October 1 thru December 31, 2025
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Solem at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
BOARD PRESENT: Supervisor Solem, Treasurer Gottschalk, Trustee Haswell, and Clerk Michalak and Trustee Bollenberg.
PUBLIC PRESENT: (11) including Randy and Bernadette Marcos, Heather Hollick, Lisa Pyne, Brooke and Brian Kaminski, Gretchen Knoblock, Scott and Catherine Vannorwick
A MOTION byGottschalk, support by Gottschalk to accept minutes from 2nd quarter; motion carried all ayes.
PUBLIC INPUT-
Scott Vannorwick: concerned about cell tower placement and the 6 bills currently in Federal legislature (HB 2289) eliminating local authority for placement of Cell Towers. Concerned about the health hazards from RF emissions that the Towers emit and people are becoming sick. Concerned as to the intention of the telecommunication industry. Vannorwick suggests residents to contact the federal representatives and oppose the telecommunication bills.
Gottschalk Thanked the Board for having the Hall open as a warming shelter last week due to the power outages.
Brian Kaminski asked if there will be a public meeting to review and comment on the Zoning rewrite-
Heather Hollick comments on the stakeholder timeline and action of the rewrite.
COMMISSIONER REPORT-
A copy of Commissioner’s report available with the minutes
COMMUNICATIONS
- Supervisor reports a purchase solicitation from United Land Pros (Ocala Fla) for the Townships’ 80 acres for $120,800.
REPORTS
- Property Transfers- east Esch Road 1,040,00.00 160 acres.
- Fire runs- 11
- Building report- none
- Road Commission- supervisor reports an asphalt overlay planned in 2026 on Fowler Road, east of Valley.
- WBJPC-
- Update– Bollenberg reports on meetings held on October 11, November 13, and December 11. The next WBJPC regular meeting is January 15, stakeholder meets January 12- Bollenberg reports on Data Center and Bitcoin legislation (HB 4085)
- Zoning Administrator report- Robert Hall sent report; clerk read highlights- available with minutes.
OLD BUSINESS
- Canopy grant- Supervisor reports being denied by Michigan Par Plan.
- Supervisor reports franchise fee from Charter received for $ 654.05.
NEW BUSINESS
- Clerk reports receiving the Township Pine Harvest is completed and a check for 22,539.00 has been received.
- A MOTION to appoint Matthew Wieber, Robert Michalak, and Raymond Franks to the Zoning Board of Appeals thru February 26, 2029; Motion carried, all ayes.
- A MOTION by Haswell, support by Gottschalk to accept the official calendar for 2026; motion carried all ayes
- A MOTION by Gottschalk support by Solem to sign the Glen Lake school summer tax collection agreement; motion carried, all ayes.
PUBLIC INPUT
Lisa Pyne – asked if the Road Commission will be requesting a new millage for the failed November millage.
BOARD ROUNDTABLE- Clerk asks consideration to update the Web
CLERK’S OPERATING STATEMENT –
A motion by Haswell, support by Michalak to accept the clerk’s operating statement as presented. Voice vote, motion carried, all ayes.
TREASURER’S OPERATING STATEMENT
A motion by Haswell, support by Michalak to accept the Treasurer’ statement as presented. Voice vote, motion carried, all ayes.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
A motion by Haswell, support by Solem to approve the bills for the 3rd quarter as presented. Voice vote, motion carried, all ayes.
Motion to adjourn by Trustee Haswell, support by Solem; All ayes, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:41 pm.
Respectfully submitted by:
Alison Michalak, clerk