Kalamazoo Township - Board of Trustees - June 22, 2026 Kalamazoo Charter Township Board of Trustees

Updated about 20 hours ago

The board addressed ongoing road projects in the Westwood neighborhood and the construction of a new sewer for the Township building. The board ratified new procedures for property tax collection and discussed the potential sale of township property. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to establishing guidelines for waiving penalties related to property tax payments. Additionally, the board addressed a potential conflict of interest involving zoning board member Sean Blue, who has retained legal counsel against the Township. A hearing is scheduled for the second meeting in July to discuss this matter further. The meeting concluded with announcements regarding upcoming educational sessions and an invitation for residents to apply for open positions on various township boards.

Chapters

Call to Order and Roll Call (00:00:30)
The meeting was called to order and roll call was conducted, confirming a quorum.

The meeting was officially called to order by the board of trustees. Roll call was conducted by Treasurer Robinson, confirming the presence of key members including Clerk Mackey, Trustee Martin, Trustee Glass, Trustee Sherwood, Supervisor Colms, and Trustee Leonard. A quorum was declared.
Pledge of Allegiance (00:00:46)
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, led by Treasurer Robinson.

Treasurer Robinson led the board and attendees in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, affirming allegiance to the Republic and its values of liberty and justice.
Approval of Agenda (00:01:19)
No additions or deletions were made to the agenda, which was then approved.

The agenda for the evening was reviewed. No members requested any additions or deletions, and the agenda as presented was approved unanimously.
Consent Agenda Approval (00:01:28)
The consent agenda was approved with all voting in favor and none opposed.

Clerk Mackey presented the consent agenda which was moved by the superintendent and supervisor. A vote was conducted with all members present voting 'aye', indicating unanimous approval of the consent agenda.
Public Comments - First Session (00:01:54)
Public comments were made regarding road and sewer projects, and the new planner's work.

The first of two public comment sessions was held. A community member expressed thanks for continued road projects in the Westwood neighborhood and noted ongoing sewer work for the new Township building. Compliments were given to the new planner, Ben, for his effective work.
New Business Item 1: Property Sale Discussion (00:03:17)
The board discussed a previously authorized property sale and potential motion to proceed.

The board revisited discussions on selling a property previously approved for sale. The superintendent outlined the steps for obtaining a market appraisal and assessing interest before moving forward. A motion was proposed and unanimously approved to proceed with the necessary steps.
New Business Item 2: Property Tax Procedures (00:04:44)
Tax collection procedures and waivers were discussed and a resolution was passed.

The board considered a resolution to establish property tax collection procedures and limitations on waiving penalties and interest. Discussions included the handling of payments, dropbox usage, and postmark policies. The resolution was approved following a roll call vote.
Executive Session Consideration (00:10:31)
A closed session was proposed to discuss legal settlement strategy, requiring a two-thirds vote.

The board proposed entering a closed session to discuss settlement strategy related to ongoing litigation (Charter Township of Kalamazoo v. Shereen Marie Miller). It was noted that discussing this in open session could harm the Township's position. A roll call vote was conducted, achieving unanimous approval for the closed session.
Public Comments - Second Session (00:11:40)
No additional public comments were made during the second session.

The second public comment session was opened, but no attendees stepped forward to make comments. It was noted that the meeting was not being conducted over Zoom, and no further comments were received.
Superintendent and Board Member Reports (00:12:07)
Reports were given on upcoming events, tax bills, and board openings. Discussion on zoning board member issue.

Superintendent and board members provided various reports. Announcements included upcoming events, tax bill distribution timelines, and reminders about fireworks safety. A significant discussion was held regarding a zoning board member who had taken legal action against the Township, leading to scheduled hearings and potential resignation.
Adjournment (00:19:11)
The meeting was adjourned following a motion and unanimous vote.

A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded, and all members voted in favor, resulting in the meeting being officially adjourned.