Kalamazoo Township - September 28, 2026 Kalamazoo Township Board

Updated about 20 hours ago

The Board reviews personnel policy revisions, financial policy updates, and a proposed fee schedule. The board also discusses a recent boil water advisory affecting the township and the city of Kalamazoo, emphasizing the need for better communication with the city. Additionally, they plan a special meeting to address the township's annual budget and management proposals for the golf course. Absentee ballots for the upcoming election are discussed, along with reminders about the software conversion impacting township operations.

Chapters

Call to Order (00:01:27)
The meeting of the board of trustees was called to order.

The meeting was called to order by the board of trustees, signifying the official start of the meeting proceedings.
Pledge of Allegiance (00:01:34)
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by the attendees.

Clerk Mackie led the meeting attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
Roll Call (00:01:55)
Roll call was conducted to document attendance of trustees and officials.

Trustee Glass, Trustee Martin, Clerk Mackie, Supervisor Combs, and Treasurer Robinson were present. Trustee Sherwood was excused.
Approval of Agenda (00:02:18)
Discussion on additions or deletions to the agenda.

Attendees discussed potential changes to the evening's agenda. A notation was made to table an item.
Public Comment Period (00:02:35)
First public comment period was opened for attendees.

The floor was opened for public comments. Attendees were invited to step up to the podium to speak.
Consent Agenda Approval (00:02:50)
Consent agenda was approved by the board.

A motion was made to approve the consent agenda as recommended by the superintendent and supervisor. The motion carried without opposition.
New Business - Revised Personnel Policies (00:03:17)
Discussion on the revised personnel policies was tabled.

A potential motion to approve revised personnel policies was tabled to a later date for further discussion.
New Business - Revised Financial Policies (00:03:39)
Revised financial policies were discussed and approved.

A motion was made and approved to adopt the revised financial policies, including changes to Township payroll and T-bans.
New Business - Published Fee Schedule (00:04:12)
Approval of the published fee schedule was discussed.

The board discussed and approved the proposed published fee schedule, including a reduction in planning and zoning fees.
New Business - MERS Vesting Age Resolution (00:06:06)
Resolution to change MERS auto vesting age was adopted.

A motion was made and carried to adopt the MERS resolution to change the auto vesting age in the defined contribution plan.
Board Member Reports (00:08:19)
Board members provided updates on various topics.

Board members gave updates, including reminders about software conversion schedules, absentee ballots, and election information.
Discussion on Boil Water Advisory (00:10:55)
Discussion about communication during a recent boil water advisory.

The recent boil water advisory was discussed, with emphasis on the need for better communication from the city to the township.
Announcement of Special Budget Meeting (00:12:57)
Announcement of a special meeting to discuss the annual budget.

A special meeting was announced to dive into the annual budget details and consider proposals for golf course management.
Adjournment (00:14:04)
The meeting was adjourned after completion of all agenda items.

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made, supported, and passed, officially ending the meeting.

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