WINDSOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD

REGULAR MEETING – MARCH 10, 2026

MEETING ROOM – 7:00 PM

APPROVED

Supervisor Shaw called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

Absent: None

Shaw moved, and Gardner seconded to amend the agenda to include the possible adoption of a Resolution 26-004 for the Grand Pointe Subdivision Water Project under Unfinished Business. Motion carried.

Slucter moved, and Gardner seconded to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried.

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

· General Fund: Voucher #36478 through #36547, totaling $39,866.07, plus digital transfers and payments of $25,984.55, for a Grand Total of $44,135.06.

· Payroll Report: Voucher #42821 through #42830 and Direct Deposit #DD6640 through #DD6706, plus digital payments, for a Grand Total of $131,894.56.

Reports:

Sheriff’s Report: Eaton County Sheriff’s Office thanked the Township Board for renewing the contract. Deputy Dylan Dowlen Dowen will serve as the Windsor Township Deputy. Captain Chris Coleman is available to address any issues, questions, or concerns.

Planning Commission: Planning Commission will appoint officers for 2026 at the next meeting.

Sewer Board: Ralph Reznick noted that agenda items later in the meeting relate to the Sewer Board, stemming from the last meeting regarding pump repairs. Additional equipment expenditures may be required at the next meeting.

Emergency Services Department: Chief Miller reported 1) Significant runs. 2) Rumsey moved, and Pray seconded, to hire Sean Johnson as a part-time pool paramedic. Motion carried.

Assessor/Preston Community Services: Supervisor Shaw reported on the Board of Review and the finalization of tax rolls.

Public Service Department: Clerk Barnhart-Smith reported that Kyle and Raine have returned to work in the cemetery and have begun spring clean-up. The Annual Roadside Clean-Up will be held on April 18, 2026. Volunteers will be needed; additional information will be forthcoming.

Supervisor’s Report: The Supervisor reported attending a stakeholder meeting regarding the Grand Pointe Subdivision project and meeting with the Township legal team, the Board of Water and Light, MEDC, and EGLE regarding the project.

Public Officials:
Ralph Reznick, President of the Village of Dimondale, reported a proposal to establish a Social District in the Village. The district would allow patrons to purchase alcoholic beverages from participating establishments and carry them within a designated area, with boundaries yet to be determined. Establishment would require state licensing and defined oversight. A public informational meeting will be held on March 25 at 6:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church.

Other Reports & Announcements: None

Hear Public Present for Agenda Items: None

Unfinished Business:

Motion by Rumsey, seconded by Slucter, to approve the second reading and adopt the amendment to the Windsor Township Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map to rezone Parcel Number 080-018-400-110-00 (5065 Lansing Road) from B-1 (Business) to A-1 (Agricultural). The ordinance shall become effective upon final publication as provided by law. The Supervisor took a roll call.

Aye - Myers, Gardner, Barnhart-Smith, Shaw, Rumsey, Pray, Slucter.

Nay- None

Motion carried.

Motion by Slucter, seconded by Rumsey, to adopt the resolution establishing the Grand Pointe Subdivision Improvements Special Assessment District. The Board tentatively declares its intent to make the proposed improvements (Exhibit B), designates the special assessment district (Exhibit A), accepts the plans and cost estimates for public review, and schedules a public hearing for March 25, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Windsor Charter Township Emergency Services Building. Notice will be provided by first-class mail and publication in accordance with Act 188. All prior conflicting resolutions are rescinded.

Roll Call Vote:

Aye: Myers, Gardner, Barnhart-Smith, Shaw, Rumsey, Slucter

Nay: None

Resolution adopted.

New Business:

Motion by Slucter, seconded by Gardner, to approve a budget amendment of $900 to accommodate the purchase of two pumps for Lift Station #7, as previously approved by the Sewer Board, and to approve the related expenditure.

The motion carried.

Hear Public Present on any subject:

With no further business, Supervisor Shaw adjourned the meeting at 7:31 pm.

Meredith Barnhart-Smith, Clerk

Windsor Charter Township