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Kalamazoo Township - Board of Trustees - April 14, 2025 Board Meeting

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Gavel to gavel coverage of the April 14, 2025 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Charter Township of Kalamazoo. Stay informed and connected to your elected officials as they discuss and make decisions affecting your hometown.

Chapters

Welcome and Call to Order (00:17:34)
The meeting of the Kalamazoo Township Board of Trustees was called to order at 7 PM.

The business meeting of the Kalamazoo Township board of trustees was called to order at 7 PM.
Pledge of Allegiance (00:17:43)
Trustee Leonard led the board in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

Trustee Leonard led the board and attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
Roll Call (00:18:05)
A roll call was conducted with all board members present, including Trustee Leonard, Treasurer Miller, Clerk Mackey, Trustee Kennedy, Trustee Sherwood, Trustee Glass, and Supervisor Combs.

A roll call of board members was conducted. Trustee Leonard, Treasurer Miller, Clerk Mackey, Trustee Kennedy, Trustee Sherwood, Trustee Glass, and Supervisor Combs were all present.
Public Comments (00:18:23)
The first of two public comment periods was opened, with speakers discussing issues of diversity and local traffic concerns.

The first of two public comment periods was held. Speakers included discussions on diversity, equity, and inclusiveness, and concerns about local traffic accidents and safety measures.
Consent Agenda (00:21:02)
The consent agenda was adopted as recommended by the superintendent and supervisor, with no items removed or opposed.

Clerk Mackey moved for the adoption of the consent agenda as recommended by the superintendent and supervisor. The motion was supported and passed with no opposition.
New Business (00:21:30)
A motion to approve an amended agreement with McKenna and Associates was discussed and approved.

The board discussed and approved a motion to amend the agreement with McKenna and Associates, following a presentation by Superintendent Moore and prior discussions in a work session.
Resolutions and MERS Contributions (00:25:30)
The board approved resolutions to reestablish MERS contributions with a schedule for incremental increases.

A motion was approved to reestablish MERS contributions with planned increments throughout the year, following an explanation from Superintendent Moore regarding prior budget adjustments.
Approval of Police Vehicles (00:27:43)
The board approved the purchase of three police vehicles previously budgeted and one additional replacement vehicle.

Following a special meeting discussion, the board approved the purchase of three police vehicles that were budgeted and an additional replacement vehicle for one that was totaled.
Board Member Reports (00:29:48)
Trustee Sherwood and other board members provided reports on various community issues and activities.

Trustee Sherwood and other board members reported on community activities, including local traffic concerns, business district revitalization, and various community projects.