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Leroy Township Board Meeting                                                        

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 – 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, Gina Whitehead, Heidi Ream, R. Scott Diederich, Loretta K. Benjamin.

Also present: Sam Schulte, Dennis Dyko, Steve & Monica Moreno.

June 3, 2025, meeting minutes approved. Motion by Ream and seconded by Benjamin.

Roll Call: Griffes-Yes, Ream-Yes, Diederich-Yes, Benjamin-Yes, Whitehead-Yes.                Motion passed.

No public comment.

Sam Shulte the Village President discussed the 425 Agreement for the property north of Aldi’s, with the Village sewer and water supply. The Village is asking the Township Board for its willingness to approve the Agreement. He is working with the property owners to develop the land with a truck stop with the capability of a water recycling truck wash. Diederich questioned if the lagoon was ready for that amount of newly added water supply and Shulte confirmed that it was all set. The 425 Agreement is in the works and has a long way to go. This is the first discussion with the Board.

NIESA Board meeting minutes were presented by Diederich. NIESA recommends the document for the DDA Agreement be returned to the Village of Webberville for correction to reflect the two-year period through 2027. Director Yatz provided his monthly report. Chief Drent shared activities involving “Pop Ups” in Webberville provide by the District Library, where 70 children attended story time that focused on ambulances and EMS. Chief Drent was also active during the Williamston Jubilee with weekend events. Diederich also stated that NIESA is running smoothly.

Car-Min-Vu Farms is a business that takes cows food waste and turns it into gas using an Anobit Digester for consumer pipelines. Chad Minnis the owner of the business would like to have a 50,000 square foot building to process the waste with a 25 truck a day pickup. A special use permit is required. The Planning Commission and planners from McKenna are in the conversation process. The Township Board would be the final approval.

Frontier’s telephone contract was finalized with the help of the Township attorneys’ letter to the company. The invoice reflected the changes, and the Board unanimously approved. Bill paid.

Hall rental damage has been happening more than in the past. The walls of the boardroom have normal wear and tears that need to be repaired and painted. The entrance was damaged by duct tape used to hang pictures, which also needs repairing and painting. Sam Shulte gave the Board a few suggested painting companies to consider. Griffes is getting quotes for labor.

The Driveway/Parking lot issue was brought to the Boards attention. The receptionist walked to the mailbox and got stones and sticky debris on her shoes that did not come off. Whitehead suggested paying for the shoes, the Board disapproved. Ream commented that the surface does not get enough traffic to smooth it out. No further discussion.

Payment of bills with discussion. Motion by Benjamin and seconded by Ream to pay the bills. Supported by Griffes, Ream, Diederich, Benjamin and Whitehead.

No Correspondence

Motion to adjourned by Ream and seconded by Benjamin. Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 7:47 pm.

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Gina Whitehead, Leroy Township Clerk