Comstock Charter Township - September 8, 2025 Township Special Board Meeting

Updated about 5 hours ago

During the Special Board Meeting of Charter Township of Comstock, the board conducts a closed session under section 8(1)(h) of the Open Meetings Act to consult with attorneys regarding a legal opinion. The motion to enter the closed session passes with six votes in favor and one against, from Treasurer Bloomfield. After the closed session, the board directs Supervisor Martin to respond to an inquiry and request a subsequent meeting.

Chapters

Welcome and Call to Order (00:01:00)
The meeting began with a welcome and was officially called to order.

Welcome to the special board meeting of Charter Township of Comstock. This meeting is now called to order.
Pledge of Allegiance (00:01:12)
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by the attendees.

The attendees stood for the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, pledging to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible.
Approval of Agenda (00:01:37)
The agenda was approved after a motion and a vote.

A motion to approve the agenda was made by Clerk Bechamp and supported by Treasurer Bloomfield. The motion was carried with a unanimous vote in favor.
Public Comments (00:01:56)
Public comments were invited on agenda and non-agenda items.

The floor was opened for public comments on both agenda and non-agenda items, giving the public an opportunity to voice their concerns or opinions.
Closed Session (00:02:08)
The board entered a closed session to discuss legal matters.

A motion was made to enter a closed session under section 8(1)(h) of the Open Meetings Act to consult with attorneys regarding a written legal opinion. The motion was supported and carried after a roll call vote.
Exit Closed Session (01:11:42)
The board exited the closed session after a motion and vote.

A motion to exit the closed session was made by Trustee Cherry and supported by Trustee Amos. The motion was carried unanimously.
Instruction to Supervisor (01:12:00)
Supervisor Martin was instructed to respond and request a meeting.

A motion was made by Clerk Bechamp, supported by Trustee Amos, to instruct Supervisor Martin to respond and ask for a meeting. The motion was carried unanimously after a roll call vote.
Final Public Comments (01:12:28)
Final public comments were invited on agenda and non-agenda items.

The floor was opened again for public comments on both agenda and non-agenda items before concluding the meeting.
Member Comments (01:12:38)
Board members provided their final comments before adjournment.

Each board member was given an opportunity to make final comments. Most members had no additional comments to add at this time.
Adjournment (01:12:55)
The meeting was adjourned after all items were addressed.

After all agenda items were addressed and final comments were made, the meeting was officially adjourned.