REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 24, 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, Rumsey, Pray, Gardner, and VanElls.
Absent: Myers
Gardner
moved, and VanElls seconded, to amend the agenda by adding discussion of the
street light at Vermontville Highway and Canal Road under Unfinished Business.
The motion carried unanimously.
Pray
moved, and Gardner seconded, to approve the amended agenda. The motion carried
unanimously.
Pray
moved, and Gardner seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. Carried unanimously.
The General Fund consists of Voucher
#36009 through Voucher #36096, equaling $85203.06 plus digital transfer and
payments of $3665.17, for a Grand Total of $89,722.75.
Payroll Report consisting of Voucher #42716
through #42725 and direct deposits #DD5032 through #DD5134 plus digital
payments for a Grand Total of $107,235.50
Reports:
Sheriff’s Report: Undersheriff Cook spoke about the significance of recent incidents in the township.
Planning Commission: Pray provided an update from the Planning Commission, sharing that a Site Plan Review was conducted for JFS Investments.
Sewer Board: Ralph Reznick reported on the Sewer Board meeting held on June 20, 2025. Bills were approved for payment at the meeting, and there was discussion regarding upcoming changes to Board membership in July 2025.
Emergency Service Department: Assistant Chief Fabijancic reported on several significant calls, including the recent tragedy at Potterville High School, during which the department assisted Benton Township. He a letter that Assistant Chief Arndt of Benton Township had sent a letter expressing appreciation for the department's professionalism, teamwork, and dedication. 2) Assistant Chief Fabijancic requested that the Board accept the resignations of Naomi Kandari, a 24-hour shift medic, and Jake Lewis, a paid on-call firefighter. Rumsey moved, and Pray seconded, to accept the resignations of Naomi Kandari and Jake Lewis. The motion passed unanimously. 3) Assistant Chief Fabijancic requested that the Board accept the resignation of Brad Wilbur from his position as full-time firefighter and Deputy Chief, along with a change of status to pool paramedic. Pray moved, and VanElls seconded, to accept the resignation and change of status for Brad Wilbur. The motion passed unanimously. 4) Assistant Chief Fabijancic requested that the Board approve the promotions of Kaleb Benjamin and Justin Friesorger to the rank of Lieutenant. Pray moved, and VanElls seconded to approve Kaleb Benjamin's and Justin Friesorger's promotions to Lieutenant. The motion passed unanimously. 5) Assistant Chief Fabijancic requested that the Board approve hiring Gerald Brown as a full-time, 24-hour shift firefighter/paramedic, and Crystal Diaz as a part-time, paid on-call EMT trainee, retroactive to June 10th. Rumsey moved, and VanElls seconded, to approve Gerald Brown and Crystal Diaz's hiring. The motion passed unanimously.
Assessor/Preston Community Services: 1) All necessary documents have been submitted to the Treasurer for the Summer Tax Roll. 2) The Building Department continues to operate steadily and has scheduled a pre-construction meeting with Consumers Energy. 3) Permit activity in May remained strong, with over 60 permits issued, reflecting continued demand despite a slight decline following the initial seasonal surge.
Public Service Department: None
Supervisor’s Report: 1) The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has announced a second Community Development Block Grant round. Through the MI Neighborhood program, eligible activities have expanded, and the maximum funding request has increased to $1.5 million per local government unit. 2) Miss Dig 811 has a standard system maintenance window on Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 12:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. 3) Information was received regarding Forever Homegrown Marijuana; the business was issued a consent order and fine by the State of Michigan, which appears to have been resolved. 3) Activity remains steady with numerous zoning applications, referrals, and ongoing collaboration with the Sewer Board.
Public Officials: Raph Reznick, Village of Dimondale President 1) Thanked the Windsor Emergency Services for their exceptional job at the car show. 2) He rReported on the public meeting to discuss allowing marijuana dispensaries in the Village. The feedback was overwhelmingly against the proposal; however, no final decision has been made.
Other Reports & Announcements: None
Hear Public Present for Agenda Items: None
Unfinished Business:
Clerk Barnhart-Smith provided an update regarding the Eaton County Sheriff’s Patrol and the potential for police service coverage beginning in 2026.
There was a discussion regarding the
potential installation of an overhead street light at Vermontville Highway and
Canal Road. VanElls made a motion, and Gardner seconded, to install an
overhead white light and pursue further intervention. The motion failed to
pass, resulting in a tie vote of 3 to 3.
New Business: None
Hear Public Present on any subject: Dan Kamphuis inquired about the progress of the REU transfer agreement process.
With no further business, Supervisor Shaw adjourned the meeting at 8:03 pm.
Meredith Barnhart-Smith, Clerk
Windsor Charter Township