WINDSOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD

REGULAR MEETING

MAY 12, 2026 – 7:00 PM

PROPOSED

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor Shaw, who led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

Absent: Myers

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

Pray moved, and Gardner seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried.

General Fund consisting of Voucher #36597 through Voucher #36642, equaling: $57962.94 plus digital transfer and payments of $22420.86, making a Grand Total of $80,383.80

Payroll Report consisting of Voucher #42841 through #42847 and direct deposits #DD6840 through #DD6880 plus digital payments for a Grand Total of $93429.89

Reports:

Sheriff’s Reports: 1) There were 106 events within the Township, mostly speeding. 2) A discussion was held regarding current animal control services. The Deputy explained that while the County does not currently have active animal control services.

Planning Commission: The Planning Commission will meet tomorrow evening. The agenda includes several Special Use Permit renewals. The Commission is also expected to set a public hearing date for the Special Use Permit application submitted by Sanctum of One God, also known as The Tarrington.

Sewer Board: The Sewer Board has not met since the last Township Board meeting.

Emergency Service Department: Chief Miller reported 1) Significant runs. 2) Rumsey moved, and Pray seconded to approve the hiring of Adrian Harrell as a paid-on-call EMT trainee. Motion carried.

Assessor/Preston Community Services: Pete Preston reported 1) The State has finalized its roll, allowing Equalization and the Township to finalize theirs. The roll is now ready to roll over, and the office has returned to preparing the tax roll for the Treasurer. 2) Thirty-five permits were issued in April, compared to eighty-five last April. Although many of last year’s permits were trade-related, permit activity has slowed significantly this year.

Public Service Department: 1) The Department is preparing for Memorial Day activities and staff are hoping to have all cemetery markers in place by Memorial Day. 2) Tree work continues, including removal of a fallen tree in West Windsor and the large cherry tree at Dimondale Cemetery.

Supervisor’s Report: The Supervisor reported 1) The Township continues exploring future office space options. 2) Several zoning referrals and nuisance complaints are being addressed, and residents were asked for patience. 3) Rumors of a proposed data center on the Nixon and Pinch property are not true at this time. 4) Today was the bid letting for the Grand Pointe water project.

Clerk Report: The Clerk reported that the Township conducted the Ingham ISD special election last Tuesday. Voter turnout was approximately 29.6%, with about 901 voters participating, which was slightly higher than the previous special election turnout.

Public Officials: Dairus Reynnet, Eaton County Treasurer, reported that the settlement process has been completed and checks were sent out. Windsor Township will receive approximately $81,000 from the revolving fund for local taxes. Danielle Tiedeman, Village Manager for Dimondale, reminded everyone that the Memorial Day Parade will take place on Memorial Day beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Other Reports & Announcements: William V. Fabijancic, Jr., Assistant Chief, reported that the Department was approved for a grant in the amount of $2,225 for security cameras. While the award was slightly less than the requested $2,500, he stated the Department was happy to receive the funding.

Hear Public Present for Agenda Items: Public comment heard.

Unfinished Business:

Discussion continued regarding temporary Township office space and the need to move forward before winter. The Board discussed balancing short-term needs with long-term planning while minimizing costs.

New Business:

Ben Dawson, newly appointed Eaton County Controller/Administrator, introduced himself to the Board and reviewed County operations, financial recovery efforts, upcoming millages, and discussions regarding police and animal control services.

Resolution No. 26-010 was offered by Shaw and supported by Rumsey for a Sewer Board budget amendment for the Dimondale-Windsor Wastewater Treatment budget. The amendment increased expenditures for Sewer Fund Capital Outlay Account No. 590-527-970 from $130,990 to $168,260 for costs associated with the fine screen replacement in the headworks building and the purchase of two RES pumps.

Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Shaw, Rumsey, Barnhart-Smith, Foster, Pray, and Gardner Nays: None
Absent: Myers

The resolution was declared adopted on May 12, 2026.

A renewal application was received from Forever Home Grown, LLC for an Adult-Use Class C Marihuana Grow Facility Permit. There have been no changes to the operation since the previous submission. Based upon the materials reviewed, Barnhart-Smith moved. Rumsey seconded, according to Windsor Township’s Medical/Adult-Use Class C Marihuana Ordinance, to approve One Class C (1) Medical and Five (5) Adult-Use Class C Growers Facility Licensing Permit for Forever Home Grown, LLC, under the following conditions: 1) All original and currently applicable conditions. The License Permittee may continue operating under the current SUP while the renewal remains tabled and must comply with any renewed SUP conditions once Harvest Park lots comply with Township ordinances or as otherwise determined by the Board.