WINDSOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD

REGULAR MEETING

DECEMBER 9, 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, Rumsey, Barnhart-Smith, Myers, Gardner, and Slucter

Absent:  Pray

 

Rumsey moved, and Gardner seconded to approve the agenda as written.  Motion carried unanimously.  

 

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

 

General Fund consisting of Voucher #36328 through Voucher #36385, equaling: $57371.55 plus digital transfers and payments of $ 23,608.98, making a Grand Total of $80,980.53. Payroll Report consisting of Voucher #42784 through #42792 and Direct Deposit #DD6372 through #DD6445 plus digital payments for a Grand Total of $102592.11.

 

Reports:

 

Sheriff’s Report:  Invited the Board to ask questions on the annual report he provided.

     Planning Commission: Pel Industries will attend tomorrow's meeting to request an adjustment to their site plan.

Sewer Board: They have not met since the last meeting, but will meet later this month.

Emergency Service Department:  Chief Miller reported:  1) Significant runs were reported. 2)  An update was provided on the ISO review. 3) Highlights from the Emergency Services Department Christmas Party and Awards Ceremony were presented. The following awards and recognitions were announced:

Ø  5-Year Service Awards were presented to Anne Marie Eastman (EMS) and Blayne White (Fire).

Ø  25-Year Service Awards were presented to Chief Phil Miller, Teresa Ducsay, and Doug Drake (Fire).

Ø  EMS Provider of the Year was awarded to Amy Nguyen.

Ø  Firefighter of the Year was awarded to Jermaine Davis.

Ø  Emergency Services Member of the Year, as voted by the membership, was awarded to Justine Friesorger.

Ø  The Raymond Murray Award of Excellence was awarded to Melissa Rowland, Kaleb Benjamin, and Jerry Nierenberger.

Assessor/Preston Community Services: The Board of Review met earlier today and finished up a few items related to property assessments.

Public Service Department:  None

Supervisor’s Report:  1) The Supervisor reported that a Public Safety Committee meeting was held last week, during which potential avenues for continuing public safety services were discussed. 2) The Supervisor also reported ongoing work with Canfield Equipment regarding properties within the Jacaranda Subdivision. Several conference calls have taken place, and an in-person meeting has been scheduled. As noted in the original site plan, buffering and tree placement were included to protect residents in the Jacaranda Subdivision. 3) Additionally, the Supervisor reported that she is currently working with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to explore potential options to assist seniors within Windsor Township.

Public Officials:  None

    Other Reports & Announcements:  Treasurer Rumsey reported that the ability to pay property taxes online is now available.  Visit the township website at www.windsortownship.com for more information.

 

Hear Public Present for Agenda Items:  During public comment, it was noted that there was an error in the previous meeting minutes. A motion was made by Rumsey, seconded by Gardner, to correct the previous meeting minutes to replace “presented” with “amended” in reference to the adoption of the Code of Conduct Policy.  The motion carried.

 

Unfinished Business:

A motion was made by Rumsey, seconded by Barnhart-Smith, to table the Police Protection Agreement. The motion carried.

 

 

New Business:

 

Rumsey moved, seconded to adopt the 2026 Salary Resolution No. 25-013, setting forth the salaries and compensation for Windsor Charter Township elected officials, appointed officials, and employees for the 2026 fiscal year, effective January 1, 2026, as presented to the Board, and to direct the Treasurer and Clerk to administer payroll consistent with the approved resolution.

Roll Call:

Yeas: Shaw, Rumsey, Barnhart-Smith, Myers, Gardner, and Slucter

Nays: None

Absent: Pray

2026 Salary Resolution No. 25-013, adopted.

 

Barnhart-Smith moved, and Myers seconded to approve the 2026 Meeting Resolution No. 25-014 as amended, setting forth the regular meeting schedule for the Windsor Charter Township Board, boards, and commissions for the 2026 calendar year, including dates, times, and meeting locations, and to direct that proper public notice be given in accordance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act.

Roll Call:

Yeas: Shaw, Rumsey, Barnhart-Smith, Myers, Gardner, and Slucter

Nays: None

Absent: Pray

2026 Meeting Resolution No. 25-014 as amended, adopted.

 

Myers moved, and Gardner seconded, approving the 2026 Committee List for Windsor Charter Township, including committee assignments for Board members and appointments to Township committees, boards, and commissions, as presented, effective January 1, 2026. Motion carried.

           

Slucter moved and Myers seconded to adopt the 2026 Holiday Policy Resolution No. 25-009 for Windsor Charter Township, setting forth the holidays to be observed by Township offices and employees during the 2026 calendar year, as presented, and to authorize administration of the policy consistent with existing personnel policies and labor agreements.

Roll Call:

Yeas: Shaw, Rumsey, Barnhart-Smith, Myers, Gardner, and Slucter

Nays: None

Absent: Pray

2026 Holiday Policy 25-009 adopted.

 

A motion was made by Rumsey, seconded by Meyer, to adopt the Fee Schedule Resolution No. 25-015 as amended. The amended fee schedule for 2026, including the addition of a Zoning Referral Fee as proposed by Supervisor Shaw, $50.00 for residential and $100.00 for commercial applications.
Roll Call:

Yeas: Shaw, Rumsey, Barnhart-Smith, Myers, Gardner, and Slucter

Nays: None

Absent: Pray

2026 Fee Schedule Resolution No. 25-015 as amended, adopted.

 

Slucter moved and Rumsey seconded to approve the 2025 budget amendments to Departments – Supervisor’s Office, Information Technology, Insurance and Bonds, and Street Lights, as presented, and to authorize the Township Clerk to make the necessary budgetary and accounting adjustments to reflect these amendments. The motion carried.

 

Hear Public Present on any subject:  None

 

With no further business, Supervisor Shaw adjourned the meeting at 8:20 pm.