WINDSOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP

REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 2027 PROPOSED BUDGET

OCTOBER 13, 2026 – 7:00 PM

PROPOSED

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

Present: Shaw, Rumsey, Barnhart-Smith, Myers, Pray, Slucter and Gardner.
Absent: None

Barnhart-Smith moved, and Gardner seconded, to approve the agenda. Motion carried.

Supervisor Shaw called the hearing on the proposed 2027 General Fund budget to order at 7:02 p.m.

Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget

Discussion included new software and election equipment.

With no questions or comments from the public, Shaw moved, and Gardner seconded, to close the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. Motion carried.

Myers moved, and Pray seconded, to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried.

The General Fund included vouchers #36603 through #36954, plus digital transfers and payments, for a grand total of $197,275.38. Payroll included vouchers #42893 through #42904, direct deposits #DD7280 through #DD7357, and digital payments, for a grand total of $116,098.09.

Reports:

Sheriff’s Report: Lt. Dahlgren discussed 1) Illegal dumping and successful efforts by the Deputy to identify individuals responsible. 2) Deputy coverage averages 40 hours per week, varied patrol hours are to improve coverage and avoid predictable schedules.

Planning Commission: 1) This month’s meeting was canceled 2) The November meeting has been rescheduled to November 18, 2026, due to Veterans Day.

Sewer Board: None

Emergency Services Department: Chief Miller reported on 1) Significant calls since the last meeting, including the fatal October 6 accident involving a vacuum truck that struck in an Eaton County Road Commission construction zone. There were seven patients, including one fatality. Chief Miller thanked Eaton Area EMS, Grand Ledge EMS, and Benton Township Fire Department for their assistance. A critical incident stress debriefing was held for staff. 2) A meeting with an Accident Fund representative regarding workers’ compensation reported loss performance has been very good. 3) The department has activities with the elementary school, Girl Scouts and downtown trick-or-treating coming up. 4) Barnhart-Smith moved, and Rumsey seconded, to allow EMS personnel Amy Nguyen and Lindsey Henry to cross-train and become firefighter trainees. Motion carried.

Assessor/Preston Community Services: None

Public Service Department: Clerk Barnhart-Smith reported 1) Three full burials and six cremations during the month. 2) The cemetery water is scheduled to be shut off on October 15.

Supervisor’s Report: Supervisor Shaw 1) Has had discussions on site plans, dangerous buildings and arranging a meeting with ITC for residents regarding the high-voltage transmission lines.

Clerk’s Report: Early voting for Windsor Charter Township voters will be available at Delta Township Hall starting October 25. Dates and hours are available at windsortownship.com.

Public Officials: None

Other Reports & Announcements: None

Hear Public Present for Agenda Items: Public comment heard.

Unfinished Business:

Slucter moved, and Gardner seconded, to table the proposed 2027 General Fund budget until the next meeting on October 27, 2026, when all figures are finalized.

Roll Call: Motion Carried.

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

Nays: None

Rumsey moved, and Slucter seconded, to un-table and resume discussion of the HSV rezoning request from the previous meeting. Motion carried. Slucter moved, and Myers seconded, to table the HSV rezoning request until a representative of HSV can attend to answer any questions.

Roll Call: Motion Carried.

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

Nays: None

New Business:

Barnhart-Smith moved, and Pray seconded, to adopt the Resolution Establishing Additional Compensation for the Planning Commission Chairperson in the amount of $35.00 per meeting, in addition to the regular Planning Commission meeting compensation.

Roll Call: Motion Carried.

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

Nays: None

Matt Hannahs, P.E., Engineer-Manager of the Eaton County Road Commission, presented information on road conditions, and the proposed road millage replacing an expired millage.

The Board discussed migrating BS&A software to the cloud, a discussion on the approximately $59,000 proposal, anticipated price increases, support for the existing system, and a potential $5,000 discount tied to participation by Eaton County municipalities. In order to receive a discount, there is a commitment deadline of December 11, 2026. Slucter moved, and Myers seconded, to commit to the BS&A proposal prior to deadline and approve signing of agreement.

Roll Call: Motion Carried.

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Public Comment on Any Subject: Several residents expressed concern about persistent odors they attributed to the Hammond Farms composting operation. Residents described odors affecting outdoor activities, and enjoyment of their property, including locations approximately a mile away. Speakers also raised questions about compost piles, the accepted materials, that the operation had accepted poultry associated with Avian influenza and questioned whether animal composting was authorized. These statements were public comments and were not established as Board findings. Residents asked what additional steps they could take.

With no further business, Supervisor Shaw adjourned the meeting at 9:03 p.m.

Meredith Barnhart-Smith

Windsor Charter Township Clerk