WINDSOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD

REGULAR MEETING

FEBRUARY 10, 2026 – 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, Pray, and Slucter

Absent: None

 

Shaw moved, and Gardner seconded, to amend the agenda by adding Tri-County Regional Trail Connections under New Business. The motion carried unanimously.  Myers moved, and Gardner seconded, approving the amended agenda. The motion carried unanimously. 

 

Barnhart-Smith moved, and Slucter seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda, removing the General Fund Bills for further review. The motion carried unanimously.

The Payroll Report consists of Voucher #42808 through 42819 and Direct Deposit #DD6552 through DD6636, plus digital payments, for a grand total of $118,860.25.

After a short discussion, Rumsey moved, and Slucter seconded the approval of the General Fund Bills. The motion carried unanimously.

The General Fund consists of Voucher # 36425 through 36477, totaling $54,672.41, plus digital transfers and payments of $46,477.71, for a grand total of $101,066.12.

 

Reports:

 

Sheriff’s Report:  None. 

    

     Planning Commission: A public hearing is scheduled for February 11, 2026, regarding RCT Holdings' rezoning, master plan amendment, and corridor review.

 

     Sewer Board: No new business anticipated, so likely no meeting this month. The budget has been approved by both boards.

     

Emergency Service Department:  Chief Miller reported: (1) 76 calls since the last meeting and other significant incidents; (2) a successful autism safety event was recently held and may become an annual event; and (3) requested approval to hire Colin Buckley as an EMT trainee. Rumsey moved, and Gardner seconded to approve the hiring of Colin Buckley. The motion carried unanimously.

Assessor/Preston Community Services:  1) Assessment Notices mailed on the 23rd; 2) The Assessor will be available March 3rd, 2026, from 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. prior to the Board of Review organizational meeting at 5:00 p.m. 3) The Building Department issued 24 permits in January.

Public Service Department:  None

 

Supervisor’s Report:  1) Supervisor completed asset management class. 2) She has been working with Don Heck and Matt Hannahs on the Grand Pointe water issue and has had engagement with some neighborhood nuisances there as well. 3) Had a meeting with RCT Holdings regarding their intentions, and some developers that are interested in the Harvest Park area with by-right uses intended.

 

 

Public Officials:  None

 

 Other Reports & Announcements:  None

 

Hear Public Present for Agenda Items:  None

 

Unfinished Business:  None

 

New Business:

A review of the Resolution to Adopt Poverty Exemption Eligibility Requirements, Income Standards/Asset Test, and Application 26-001 for 2026 was conducted. The eligible income and maximum asset standards were examined. Slucter moved, and Pray seconded the approval of Resolution 26-001 to Adopt Poverty Exemption Eligibility Requirements, Income Standards/Asset Test, and Application for 2026.

Ayes:  Myers, Gardner, Barnhart-Smith, Shaw, Rumsey, Pray, and Slucter

Nays:  None

Motion carried unanimously; Resolution adopted.

 

Motion by Slucter, seconded by Rumsey, to approve the Uniform Video Service Local Franchise Agreement between Windsor Charter Township and Wide Open West Mid-Michigan, LLC, as presented, authorizing the Supervisor to sign on behalf of the Township and recognizing the change of ownership. The motion carried unanimously.

 

Trustee Slucter moved to table the approval of the ownership transfer for Mitten Distro X, LLC, pending attorney review. The motion failed for lack of a second.

Rumsey moved, and Pray seconded to approve the ownership transfer application for Mitten Distro X, LLC (Path 20 Holdings, LLC), as reviewed by the Township Attorney and confirmed to meet applicable ordinance and background check requirements. The motion carried unanimously.

 

Motion made by Slucter, seconded by Myers, to forward a letter to Mr. James Snell, Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, and the MDOT Transportation Alternatives Program Selection Committee, understanding that we are in no way making a financial commitment to the trail.

The motion carried unanimously.

 

Hear Public Present on any subject:  Public comment heard.

 

With no further business, Supervisor Shaw adjourned the meeting at 8:11 pm.

 

                                                                                    Meredith Barnhart-Smith

                                                                                    Windsor Charter Township Clerk