Kalamazoo Township - July 28, 2025 Board of Trustees Meeting

Updated about 5 hours ago

The board discusses the industrial facilities tax exemption for KALSEC Inc., which seeks to expand its building and machinery. Representatives from Calec Inc. present their case, emphasizing the company's community contributions and employee support. The board also discusses upcoming community events, such as the National Night Out in Eastwood and Westwood, as well as infrastructure projects, including the progress on the Eastwood Fire Station and the I-94 interchange construction. The meeting concludes with a closed session to evaluate the superintendent.

Chapters

Call to Order (00:00:53)
Meeting called to order for the Kalamazoo Township board of trustees.

The regular meeting of the Kalamazoo Township board of trustees was called to order.
Pledge of Allegiance (00:01:01)
Trustee Leuty led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Trustee Leuty led the board and attendees in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call (00:01:21)
Roll call of board members was conducted and a quorum was confirmed.

Roll call was conducted, confirming the presence of board members and establishing a quorum for the meeting.
Consent Agenda (00:01:44)
Adoption of the consent agenda was moved, but a public comment period was held first.

The board moved to adopt the consent agenda, but first held a public comment period to allow for input from the public. No comments were made, and the consent agenda was then adopted.
Public Comment (00:02:16)
First public comment period was held with no comments from attendees.

A public comment period was opened to allow attendees to speak. However, there were no public comments made during this time.
Public Hearing and Presentations (00:03:25)
Public hearing for KalSEC Inc. regarding industrial facilities tax exemption was conducted.

A public hearing was held for KalSEC Incorporated to discuss their application for an industrial facilities tax exemption. Presentations were made by Attorney Seber and KalSEC representatives, detailing the project and its benefits. The board engaged in a discussion, asking questions about the impact and value of the exemption.
Board Discussion on KalSEC Inc. Exemption (00:19:31)
Board discussed KalSEC's application and the impact of the tax exemption.

The board engaged in a discussion regarding the application by KalSEC Incorporated for a tax exemption, asking questions about the company and the anticipated value and impact of the exemption.
Public Hearing on Calec Exemption (00:19:51)
Public hearing on KalSEC's tax exemption application was closed with no additional comments.

After board discussion, the public hearing was opened for comments on KalSEC's tax exemption application. No additional comments were made, and the hearing was closed.
New Business - Resolution for Calec Exemption (00:20:27)
Board adopted resolution granting tax exemption to KalSEC Inc.

In new business, the board considered a resolution to grant an industrial facilities tax exemption to KalSEC Inc. The motion was made, seconded, and a roll call vote was conducted, resulting in unanimous approval.
Board Reports (00:21:36)
Board members provided updates on various topics and community events.

Board members presented reports on various community initiatives, events, and updates, including energy efficiency grants, the national night out event, and community involvement opportunities.
Public Comment (00:32:14)
Second public comment period was held with no comments from attendees.

A second public comment period was opened to allow attendees to speak. However, there were no public comments made during this time.
Closed Session (00:32:42)
Motion for closed session to conduct a periodic personnel evaluation.

A motion was made to move into a closed session to conduct a periodic personnel evaluation of Superintendent Tracie Moored, with the option for the individual to rescind the request.