LEROY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, April 2, 2024 – 7:00 p.m.

Township Hall – 1685 N. M-52, Webberville, MI.

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor, Earl L. Griffes.

Board members present:  Earl L. Griffes, Wilma J. Whitehead, Heidi Ream, R. Scott

Diederich.  Absent:  Loretta K. Benjamin.

Also present:  Steve Moreno, Monica Moreno.

After review, Diederich moved to accept the minutes of the March 5, 2024, regular monthly

Board Meeting, as presented.  Support, Ream. The motion passed.

Ream moved to accept the minutes of the Annual Organizational Meeting, March 27, 2024,

as presented.  Support, Diederich.  The motion passed.

Public comment:  A question was asked if a banner could be added to the Township website

home page, concerning the petitions being circulated, by Citizen’s for Local Control. Griffes

will contact the Township Attorney.

Correspondence from Ingham County Treasurer, Alan Fox, regarding the transfer of unsold reverted property, from the Treasurer to the Township, was reviewed.  After discussion, the Board agreed not to adopt the Ingham County Resolution, which objects to the transfer of

unsold property, under Public Act 123 0f 1999, from Ingham County to the Township.

Lawn Crafters 2024 Lawn Maintenance Proposal, was reviewed. A motion by Ream to
accept the contract, with the no addition of mulch in all beds and the elimination of the

monthly maintenance portion, for 2024.  Support, Diederich.  The motion passed.

After review, Whitehead moved to accept the contract with Emjay Total Lawn Solutions, to

mow the Township Hall and Park lawns, for the 2024 season. Support, Ream. Motion passed.

Strong’s Lawn Service bid to mow and trim the cemetery, for the 2024 season, was discussed.

Motion by Whitehead to accept the bid from Strong’s Lawn Service. Support, Ream. The

motion passed.

A bid from G.W. Seal Coat to seal the parking lot was reviewed and it was decided that it could wait another year, because it was sealed in 2023.

NIESA report for the March 14, 2024, regular meeting, was given by Scott Diederich. The Board

discussed M Class transfer guideline policies. Two quotes reviewed for a new boat and a new UTV, with no action taken. Appointments were made to the Personnel & Finance Committees.

After review, Ream moved to pay all bills as presented.  Support, Diederich.  Motion passed.

Ream moved to adjourn at 8:03 p.m. Support, Diederich.  The motion passed.

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Wilma J. Whitehead, Township Clerk