WINDSOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD

REGULAR MEETING

JANUARY 14, 2025 – 7:00 PM

APPROVED

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Supervisor Shaw with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Present: Shaw, Barnhart-Smith, Gardner, Myers, Pray and VanElls.

Absent: Rumsey.

Barnhart-Smith moved and Myers seconded to approve the agenda as written. Motion carried unanimously.

Shaw moved and Myers seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

General Fund consisting of Voucher #35761 through Voucher #35808 equaling: $78,343.71 plus digital transfers and payments of $1313.01 making a Grand Total of $79,656.72.

Payroll Report consisting of Voucher #42666 through #42681 and Direct Deposit #DD5441 through #DD5541 plus digital payments for a Grand Total of $143,410.81.

Reports:

Sheriff’s Report: None

Planning Commission: 1) At the last meeting, two Public Hearings were scheduled for February 12th regarding SUPs for The Tarrington and Billie & Gary Fish, with the latter involving a daycare. 2) DJ Landscape’s Special Use Permit was recommended for renewal.

Sewer Board: None

Emergency Service Department: Chief Miller reported: 1) Significant runs were described. 2) Reviewed the 2024 Annual Report for Emergency Services.

Assessor/Preston Community Services: The assessment role is being finalized with notices expected to be mailed by February 24th.

Public Service Department: 1) Noted no new burials. 2) Been focused on managing snowfall.

Supervisor’s Report: 1) The supervisor discussed office relocation. 2) Zoning Referral Forms. 3) Had several meetings with property owners. 3) Mentioned a potential project with Interstate Capital. 4) Had a meeting with BWL about the Grand Pointe project.

Public Officials: Eaton County Treasurer Daris Raynette, introduced himself and discussed his transition into the role.

Other Reports & Announcements: None

Hear Public Present for Agenda Items: None

Unfinished Business:

A resolution was offered by Board Member VanElls and seconded by Myers to accept Resolution No. 25-002 Windsor Charter Township Emergency Services Supplemental Rules & Regulations in its entirety.

Roll Call:

Yeas:  Myers, Shaw, Barnhart-Smith, Gardner, Pray and VanElls.

Nays:  None

Absent:  Rumsey

Resolution adopted.

New Business:

Myers moved and Pray seconded that the Windsor Township Board approve the application for a marijuana licensing permit submitted by Mitten Distro X, located at 9410 Davis Highway, subject to compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

Roll Call:

Yeas:  Myers, Shaw, Barnhart-Smith, and Pray.

Nays:  Gardner and VanElls

Absent:  Rumsey

Motion Carried.

Barnhart-Smith moved and Myers seconded to approve the Resolution No. 25-001 for the Acceptance of Payments by Financial Transaction Device as written.

Roll Call:

Yeas:  Myers, Shaw, Barnhart-Smith, Gardner, Pray and VanElls.

Nays:  None

Absent:  Rumsey

Resolution adopted.

Barnhart-Smith moved and Myers seconded to approve an amendment to the Resolution 24-008 to include the Building Department in the Budget 2025 Resolution.

Roll Call:

Yeas:  Myers, Shaw, Barnhart-Smith, Gardner, Pray and VanElls.

Nays:  None

Absent:  Rumsey

Resolution adopted.

Pray moved and VanElls seconded to approve the renewal of Special Use Permit for DJ Landscape Management located at 5855 North Michigan Road under the following conditions:  1) All original and currently applicable conditions.  

Ayes:  Myers, Pray, Barnhart-Smith, Shaw, Gardner, and VanElls

Nays:  None

Absent: Rumsey

Motion carried unanimously

Hear Public Present on any subject: Public comment heard.

With no further business Supervisor Shaw adjourned the meeting at 8:08 pm.

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Meredith Barnhart-Smith, Township Clerk Beth Shaw, Supervisor