Kalamazoo Township - December 08, 2025 Board of Trustees Meeting

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Chaired by Clerk Mackie in the absence of Supervisor Combs the Board passes resolutions related to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) coordinator stipend and board compensation for officers. They discuss and approve year-end budget adjustments and authorize financial institutions as depositories for township funds. Additionally, Metro public transportation updates include grant awards for low-emission buses and expanded holiday services. The meeting concludes with board member reports and public comments.

Chapters

Call to Order (00:00:10)
The meeting of the Charter Township of Kalamazoo Board of Trustees is called to order, with a temporary chair appointed in the absence of the supervisor.

The meeting is called to order for the Charter Township of Kalamazoo Board of Trustees. In the absence of the supervisor, a temporary chair is appointed to preside over the meeting until a chair pro tem is selected.
Pledge of Allegiance (00:00:21)
Trustee Sherwood leads the board in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Trustee Sherwood leads the board members and attendees in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
Roll Call (00:00:50)
Roll call is conducted, noting the absence of Supervisor Combs. All other trustees are present.

A roll call is conducted to verify the presence of board members. Trustee Sherwood, Trustee Robinson, Trustee Leonard, Trustee Glass, Treasurer Miller, and Clerk Mackey are present. Supervisor Combs is absent, and a motion is made to excuse the absence.
Approval of Supervisor's Absence (00:01:08)
A motion is made and carried to excuse Supervisor Combs' absence from the meeting.

A motion to excuse Supervisor Combs from the meeting due to absence is proposed, seconded, and approved by voice vote, with all members present voting in favor.
Appointment of Chair Pro Tem (00:01:26)
Clerk Mackie is appointed as the chair pro tem for the meeting, with the motion being carried unanimously.

A motion is made to appoint Clerk Mackie as the chair pro tem to preside over the meeting in the absence of Supervisor Combs. The motion is seconded and approved by voice vote.
Additions and Deletions to Agenda (00:02:00)
Two additions to the agenda are proposed: a resolution for the FOIA coordinator stipend and board compensation for officers.

Treasurer Miller proposes two additions to the agenda: a resolution regarding the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) coordinator stipend and another for board compensation for officers. The agenda is amended accordingly.
Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items (00:02:41)
Opportunity for public comment is given, with no participants in the room or on Zoom.

A period for public comment is opened, inviting members of the public to speak on agenda and non-agenda items. No one in the room or on Zoom expresses a desire to comment, and the public comment period is closed.
Consent Agenda Approval (00:03:05)
The consent agenda is approved as recommended by the superintendent, with unanimous support.

A motion is made to approve the consent agenda as recommended by the superintendent. The motion is seconded and approved by voice vote, with all members present voting in favor.
New Business: Resolution on Trustee Robinson (00:03:39)
A motion is made to revise a resolution appointing Trustee Robinson, which includes employee compensation adjustments.

An amendment to the resolution appointing Trustee Robinson is discussed, allowing for certain administrative staff to be included, and includes employee compensation adjustments. The motion is moved, seconded, and passed by roll call vote.
New Business: Year End Budget Adjustment (00:05:05)
A motion is approved to allow the superintendent to prepare year-end budget adjustments as needed.

The superintendent presents a motion for approval to prepare necessary budget adjustments at the end of the fiscal year in preparation for audits. The motion is moved, seconded, discussed briefly, and approved by voice vote.
New Business: Financial Institutions as Depositories (00:06:12)
The board approves a list of financial institutions as depositories for Township funds.

Treasurer Miller presents a resolution to approve a list of financial institutions to serve as depositories for Township funds. The resolution is moved, seconded, and approved by roll call vote.
New Business: Board of Trustees Pay (00:07:39)
A motion is passed to set the Board of Trustees' pay annually, beginning in January.

The board discusses and approves a resolution to establish the pay for the Board of Trustees on an annual basis, starting in January. This is intended to simplify administrative procedures. The motion is passed following a roll call vote.
New Business: Officers Salary Adjustments (00:09:22)
Separate motions are made and passed to approve salary adjustments for trustees and officers.

The board discusses and approves separate motions for salary adjustments for trustees and each officer position. Each motion is moved, seconded, and passed by roll call vote, ensuring each officer's salary is addressed individually.
New Business: FOIA Coordinator Stipend (00:12:12)
Resolution is passed authorizing the superintendent to appoint a FOIA coordinator with an annual stipend.

A resolution is brought forward by the superintendent to authorize the appointment of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) coordinator, along with an associated annual stipend. The resolution is moved, seconded, and approved by roll call vote.
Board Member Reports (00:14:19)
Board members provide updates, including community events, road safety, and public transportation news.

Each board member gives an update. Topics include local events such as Christmas Card Lane, road safety reminders, updates from the Central County Transportation Authority, and community efforts in snow removal.
Superintendent's Report (00:22:01)
The superintendent indicates there are no additional updates to provide at this time.

When prompted, the superintendent states there are no further updates or reports to provide to the board at this meeting.
Final Public Comment Period (00:22:07)
The final opportunity for public comment is opened and closed with no participants.

The chair opens the floor for a final public comment period, inviting attendees to speak. As no one comes forward, the comment period is closed.
Adjournment (00:22:21)
The meeting is adjourned with all business concluded.

With no further business before the board and following the final public comment period, the meeting is formally adjourned.