REGULAR MEETING
March 24, 2026 – 7:00 PM
PROPOSED
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Supervisor Shaw with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Shaw, Rumsey, Barnhart-Smith, Pray, Myers, Gardner and Slucter
Absent: None
Gardner moved, and Myers
seconded to approve the agenda of the meeting as written. Carried unanimously.
Shaw moved, and Pray seconded
to amend the minutes of the previous meeting to correct the spelling of Deputy
Dowen from Dowlen to Dowen. Carried unanimously.
Slucter moved, and Pray
seconded to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as amended. Carried unanimously.
Reports:
Sheriff’s Report: Lieutenant Dahlgren and Deputy Dowen reported 1) Larcenies from vehicles are declining; a juvenile suspect was identified. 2) A text scam impersonating the Secretary of State is circulating; if no personal information was shared, ignore and block the sender. 3) A new sergeant promotion is in process and expected by May; the sergeant will directly supervise Dylan.
Planning Commission: None
Sewer Board: They approved a budget amendment for additional repairs to the system.
Emergency Service Department: Chief Miller reported: 1) Significant runs
since the last meeting. 2) Emergency
Services staff participated with the elementary school in a medical response
drill. The school has established a medical emergency response team, so in the
event they have an issue, they have personnel who will respond and assist EMS.
3) The phone system at the Emergency Services Building and Township Offices
will be converted to a single carrier. This upgrade will allow for better
service to our residents.
Assessor/Preston Community Services: 1) The Board of Review met and processed 10 petitions; a reduction was due to veterans’ petitions now handled administratively. 2) Thirty-nine building permits were issued in February.
Public Service Department: 1) One full burial completed; 2) Tree removal estimates approved; work to begin shortly on 28 trees. 3) The 5th Annual Community Cleanup is coming up on April 18, 2026. We will be meeting at the township Offices at 10 AM and having a cook-up from 1 to 2 PM. We need volunteers, so please spread the word.
Supervisor’s Report: 1) She has been working with the Board of Water and Light, Eagle Wolverine, and legal counsel on the Grand Pointe water project. 2) Special meeting for Grand Pointe residents scheduled for the following evening, March 25, 2026, at 7 PM. 3) Tentative meeting on March 31st to discuss the water switchover plan. 4) Several nuisance complaints are being addressed; a couch was removed from the Grand Pointe subdivision entrance.
Public Officials: None
Other Reports & Announcements: Clerk Barnhart-Smith shared that the Michigan Department of State is now accepting entries for the 2026 I Voted Sticker Contest—submit your design for a chance to have it featured on official voter stickers across Michigan.
Hear Public Present for Agenda Items: None
Unfinished Business: None
New Business:
Based upon the materials reviewed, Barnhart-Smith
moved and Slucter seconded, pursuant to Windsor Township’s Medical/Adult-Use
Marihuana Ordinance, to approve One (1) Adult-Use Class C Grow Facility
Licensing Permit for HUB Distro Lansing, LLC, under the following conditions: 1) All
original and currently applicable conditions. 2) The License
Permittee maintains their SUP renewal for the property with all conditions
provided within their SUP renewal, noting that they are allowed to continue to
operate under their current SUP.
Roll Call:
Ayes: (7) Shaw, Rumsey,
Barnhart-Smith, Myers, Pray, Gardner, and Slucter
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
The motion carried unanimously.
Barnhart-Smith made a motion, and Rumsey seconded to approve
Resolution 26-005, supporting the submission of a grant application to the
Eaton County Historical Commission for the Courter-Pray Cemetery Historical
Preservation Project. The resolution authorizes the Township Clerk to prepare,
submit, and execute all necessary documents and act as the Township’s
representative for the project.
Discussion:
The Township Board discussed the significance of preserving Courter-Pray
Cemetery, including the removal of invasive vegetation, cleaning and
stabilization of headstones using proper preservation methods, and improving
access to the site. The grant would assist with project costs while maintaining
historical integrity.
Vote:
Ayes: (7) Myers, Gardner, Barnhart-Smith, Shaw, Rumsey, Pray, and Slucter
Nays: None
Absent: None
Resolution Declared Adopted.
Hear Public Present on any subject: Public comment heard.
With no further business, Supervisor Shaw adjourned the meeting at 7:40 PM.
Meredith Barnhart-Smith
Windsor Charter Township Clerk