WINDSOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
July 14, 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, Slucter
Absent: Myers,
Gardner
Slucter moved, and Pray seconded to approve
the agenda as written.
Shaw moved, supported by Slucter, to amend
the June 23, 2026, meeting minutes under Hear Public
Present on Any Subject to read:1) Several residents addressed the Board
regarding the rumored development of a data center. 2) Residents addressed the
Board regarding concerns related to the proposed ITC transmission line project
and its potential impacts on their property. 3) A resident also questioned
whether a required berm at the corner of the Billwood property had been
constructed in accordance with the approved site plan.
Rumsey moved, and Slucter
seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. General
Fund consisting of Vouchers #36673 through #36752, equaling $99,604.14, plus
digital transfers and payments of $55,041.04, for a total of $154,645.18. Payroll
Report consisting of Vouchers #42866 through #42868 and direct deposits #DD7024
through #DD7087, plus digital payments for a Grand Total of $159,072.08
Reports:
Sheriff’s Reports: 1) Very
quiet over the last couple of weeks; only 11 traffic stops were made, all of
which were in the Village.
Planning
Commission:
No meeting in July; the next meeting will be August 12, 2026; they will be discussing
the Tarrington / Sanctum of One God.
Sewer Board: The next meeting will be July 16, 2026
Emergency Service
Department:
Chief Miller reported high call volume. 2) They will start
interviews for the 3 full-time positions currently available on the first of
August. 3) For those who participate in the Township 401K plan, there is a
meeting with a representative from Acrisure on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 4:30
pm here at the Emergency Services Building.
Assessor/Preston
Community Services:
1) The Board of Review will meet on July 21, 2026.
Public Service
Department:
1) None
Supervisor’s
Report:
1) A Grand Pointe Water Main
Improvements homeowner information meeting was held at the First Presbyterian
Church with representatives from Wolverine Engineering and Concord Excavating
to review the project schedule and answer questions from residents. Due to
material delivery delays, the project start date has been revised from July 20
to July 27. An updated construction timeline has been provided to the
Homeowners Association President, and copies are available for residents upon
request. 2) ITC has scheduled a new series of Landowner Open Houses to be held
July 21 through July 30. 3) Miss Dig 811 is sponsoring a summer ticket giveaway
for the Lansing Lugnuts, Kalamazoo Growlers, and Great Lakes Loons. Residents
may register through the Miss Dig website for a chance to receive complimentary
tickets, which are released every other day while supplies last. 4) The Township
staff continues to work with several property owners regarding zoning ordinance
compliance. Additional updates will be provided as these matters progress. 5) The
Supervisor clarified that the Township is not being evicted from the library
and noted that both the Library and the Township are planning for future space
needs.
Public
Officials: Danielle,
Village Manager, reported that 1) the Creyts Road project is scheduled to begin
in August. 2) The repaving work on Ash Street and Hamilton Road is currently
underway.
Other Reports
& Announcements: None
Public
Comment for Agenda Items: None
6. Unfinished Business: None
7. New
Business
Motion by Barnhart-Smith,
supported by Slucter, to introduce Ordinance No. 53, the Consumers Energy
Electric Franchise Ordinance, and approve its first reading.
The proposed
ordinance grants Consumers Energy Company a 30-year non-exclusive franchise to
construct, maintain, and operate electric transmission and distribution
facilities within the public streets, highways, alleys, bridges, and other
public places of Windsor Charter Township, subject to the terms and conditions outlined
in the ordinance.
The Board further
directed that the full text of Ordinance No. 53 be included in the official
meeting minutes in accordance with Township policy.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Barnhart-Smith, Shaw, Rumsey, Pray & Slucter
Nays: None
Absent: Myers, Gardner
Motion carried.
Motion by Slucter,
supported by Barnhart-Smith, to approve Supplemental Agreement No. 14 between
Windsor Charter Township and the Lansing Board of Water & Light for the
Grand Pointe Water Main Improvement Project.
The agreement
provides for the construction of the public water main infrastructure serving
the Grand Pointe subdivision. Upon completion and acceptance, the
infrastructure will become part of the Lansing Board of Water & Light's
water system and will be owned and maintained by BWL. Approval of this
agreement does not authorize any additional Township expenditures beyond those
previously approved for the project.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Barnhart-Smith, Shaw, Rumsey, Pray & Slucter
Nays: None
Absent: Myers, Gardner
Motion carried.
Motion by Pray,
supported by Slucter, to authorize the Township Treasurer, Lisa Rumsey, to
begin discussions and negotiations with F&E Development regarding the
potential purchase of excess Residential Equivalent Units (REUs).
Any proposed
agreement resulting from these negotiations shall be presented to the Township
Board for review and approval before execution. This motion authorizes
negotiations only and does not obligate the Township to purchase any REUs.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Barnhart-Smith, Shaw, Rumsey, Pray & Slucter
Nays: None
Absent: Myers, Gardner
Motion carried.
8. Public Comment on
Any Subject:
None
9. Adjournment
The meeting
adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
Meredith Barnhart-Smith, Clerk
Windsor Charter Township