Kalamazoo Township - Board of Trustees - September 14, 2026 Board Meeting

Updated about 18 hours ago

The board discussed and approved special assessments for police operating and capital, fire department operating and capital, street lighting, and solid waste and recycling services. The meeting included public hearings for each assessment, followed by board resolutions. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of an opioid transport vehicle aimed at supporting the community's drug take-back program. The meeting concluded with a closed session to discuss a collective bargaining agreement.

Chapters

Call to Order (00:00:46)
The business meeting of the board of trustees was called to order.

The chair called the business meeting of the board of trustees to order, acknowledging the long agenda for the evening.
Pledge of Allegiance (00:01:52)
Treasurer Robinson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Treasurer Robinson led everyone in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America.
Roll Call (00:02:44)
Roll call was conducted, and a motion was made to excuse a missing trustee.

Roll call was conducted for the board members. Trustee Martin, Treasurer Robinson, Supervisor Combs, Clerk Mackie, Trustee Sherwood, and Trustee Glass were present. A motion was made and supported to excuse Trustee Leonard and was carried.
Public Comments (00:03:17)
First public comment period open, with comments on community communications and meetings.

The first of two public comment periods was held. A representative from the Westwood neighborhood association spoke about the need for better communication regarding local issues and invited Trustee Sherwood to attend a meeting. The speaker expressed concerns about misinformation and emphasized the importance of accurate communication.
Consent Agenda (00:05:21)
The consent agenda was approved as recommended by the superintendent and supervisor.

Clerk Mackie moved for the adoption or approval of the consent agenda as recommended by the superintendent and supervisor. The motion was supported, and all members voted in favor.
Public Hearings and Presentations (00:05:43)
Several public hearings on special assessments were conducted, each followed by a resolution.

Public hearings were conducted for various special assessments including police operating and community policing, police department capital, fire department operating, fire department capital, street lighting, and solid waste and recycling. Each hearing was followed by a resolution to confirm the assessments, all of which were approved after board discussion and roll call votes.
Old Business (00:15:31)
Motion to approve the purchase of an opioid transport vehicle was carried.

A potential motion to approve the purchase of an opioid transport vehicle for the drug take-back program was discussed. The motion was moved, supported, and carried by voice vote.
New Business (00:16:20)
Discussion on scheduling a special meeting for rezoning and other items.

New business included a motion to hold and notice a special meeting to discuss a potential rezoning item and other matters. The motion was supported and carried by voice vote.
Closed Session (00:17:49)
Board moved to closed session to discuss collective bargaining strategy.

Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, the board moved to a closed session to consider matters of strategy and negotiation with respect to a collective bargaining agreement. The motion was supported and carried after a roll call vote.