Kalamazoo Township - Board of Trustees - June 08, 2026 Board Meeting

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The Board reviews a presentation from METRO Transit CEO Sean McBride and holds a public hearing for the KALSEC project.

Chapters

Call to Order (00:09:49)
The meeting was called to order by the chair, indicating the beginning of the session.

The chair officially called the business meeting to order, marking the start of the session. This is a formal procedure to begin the meeting and ensure all members are ready to proceed.
Pledge of Allegiance (00:09:55)
Trustee Leonard led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States.

Trustee Leonard was invited to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. This is a customary practice in many government meetings to show respect and patriotism towards the nation.
Roll Call (00:10:16)
A roll call was conducted to confirm the presence of board members, establishing a quorum.

The roll call included Trustee Glass, Trustee Leonard, Clerk Mackie, Trustee Martin, Treasurer Robinson, Supervisor Combs, and Trustee Sherwin. All members were present, confirming a quorum necessary to conduct official business.
Public Comments (00:10:35)
The first public comment period was opened, but no comments were made from the public or via Zoom.

The chair opened the floor for public comments, inviting attendees to step forward and express their views. Despite the invitation, there were no public comments either in person or from participants on Zoom.
Consent Agenda Approval (00:11:00)
The consent agenda was approved with a motion and support, indicating unanimous agreement among members.

The clerk moved to approve the consent agenda as recommended by the superintendent and supervisor. The motion received support and was carried by a voice vote, with all members indicating agreement by saying 'aye'.
Public Hearing: Metro Transit Presentation (00:11:19)
A comprehensive presentation by Metro Transit covered their services, growth, and future plans.

Mr. Sean McBride and Curtis Artema of Metro Transit presented their services, including Metro Bus, Metro Connect, and Metro Share. They discussed ridership growth, the importance of public transit for mobility and economic development, and future plans like improving the Sprinkle Road corridor.
Public Hearing: Calec Project Industrial Facilities Tax Request (00:33:37)
A public hearing was held for the Calec Project's industrial facilities tax request, with no public comments received.

This public hearing was part of the process for the industrial facilities tax request for the Calec Project. Notices were sent to tax entities, but no feedback was received. The public hearing was opened and closed without any public comments.
New Business: KCCDA Lease Agreement (00:35:40)
Discussion and approval of a lease agreement with KCCDA for backup facilities in the new building's basement.

The board discussed and approved a five-year lease agreement with KCCDA, allowing them to use a portion of the new building's basement as a backup site. This agreement also facilitates the complete build-out of the basement, with costs covered by KCCDA.
New Business: Trenches Community Church Road Closure Request (00:39:48)
Resolution passed to support Trenches Community Church's request for a road closure for a special event.

The board approved a resolution authorizing the planning zoning administrator to apply for a road closure on behalf of Trenches Community Church for their special event. This closure is for their Vacation Bible School's basketball tournament.
Resolution Vote (00:42:10)
The council held a roll call vote on a resolution, which passed unanimously.

The council proceeded to a roll call vote on a resolution. Each trustee voted 'aye', and the motion carried unanimously.
Parchment Fire Protection Service Agreement Renewal (00:42:27)
The council discussed and approved the renewal of the Parchment Fire Protection Service Agreement for five years.

The superintendent presented updates on the Parchment Fire Protection Service Agreement, noting the inclusion of cost of living adjustments and an additional capital contribution. A motion was made to approve the five-year renewal of the agreement, with an option for an additional five-year extension after the initial term. The motion was seconded and passed after a voice vote.
Resolution for IFT Request of Calec Inc. (00:44:04)
The council moved to adopt a resolution approving Calec Inc.'s IFT request.

Following a previous public hearing, the council addressed a motion to adopt a resolution approving an IFT request by Calec Inc. for building machinery and improvements. The motion was supported and passed after a roll call vote, with each member voting 'aye'. The council expressed gratitude to Calec Inc. for their continued investment in the community.
Second Public Comment Period (00:45:26)
During the second public comment period, a resident discussed conditions at Wildwood Apartments.

In the second public comment period, Marcus Johnson reported on the conditions at Wildwood Apartments, mentioning issues such as miscommunication by management, threats of court action, and problems with air conditioning. He also highlighted tenants' concerns about being intimidated into signing agreements that limit their ability to criticize management.