Kalamazoo Charter Township - Board of Trustees - March 10, 2025 Board Meeting

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Kalamazoo Charter Township - Board of Trustees - March 10, 2025 Board Meeting

Updated about 19 hours ago

The Board discusses ongoing and planned road projects, including funding and budget allocations. Public comments focus on concerns about sanctuary jurisdictions and local law enforcement. The meeting features a presentation by County Clerk Meredith Place on the Kalamazoo County Veteran Honor Rewards Program, which offers benefits and discounts to registered veterans. The Board also covers consent agenda items such as local road project contracts and fire station upgrades.

Chapters

Welcome and Call to Order (00:00:12)
The meeting is called to order with a welcome message to all attendees, marking the beginning of official proceedings.

Welcome everyone. We'll call this business meeting of the Kalamazoo to order.
Pledge of Allegiance (00:00:18)
Trustee Leonard leads the meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance, a traditional opening for government meetings.

Trustee Leonard care to lead us in the pledge of allegiance. Thank you.
Roll Call and Motion to Excuse Absent Member (00:00:41)
A roll call is conducted, and a motion is passed to excuse Clerk Mackey's absence from the meeting.

We will proceed to a roll call of members. Trustee Kennedy, present. Trustee Leonard, present. Trustee Glass, present. Trustee Sherwood, present. Treasurer Miller, here. Supervisor Combs, present. Clerk Mackey is absent this evening. A motion is made and passed to excuse Clerk Mackey.
Additions and Deletions to Agenda (00:01:12)
The agenda is reviewed with an opportunity for members to suggest any additions or deletions; none are made.

Move forward to additions and deletions to the agenda. Are there any additions or deletions to the agenda this evening? Hearing none, we will proceed.
Public Comment Period 1 (00:01:22)
The first public comment period begins, allowing attendees to approach the podium and share their comments or concerns.

We will proceed to the first of two public comment periods this evening. If you'd like to make a public comment, please approach the podium. You'll have three minutes and please let us know who you are and where you live.
Consent Agenda Approval (00:08:33)
The consent agenda is reviewed and approved, including several budgeted items such as road projects and fire station upgrades.

We will proceed to the consent agenda this evening. Included are budgeted items such as road projects and fire station upgrades. A motion is made to approve the consent agenda as presented, which is then supported and passed after discussion.
Public Hearing and Presentation: Honor Rewards Program (00:21:07)
County Clerk Meredith Place presents the Veteran and Honor Rewards Program, detailing benefits for veterans and how businesses can support them.

County Clerk Meredith Place presents on Kalamazoo County's Veteran and Honor Rewards Program. The program allows veterans to record their DD214s with the county and receive discounts at participating businesses. Clerk Place explains the importance of safeguarding these documents and encourages local businesses to participate.
Reports (00:33:58)
Various reports are given, including old business, new business, and reports from board members.

We can proceed relatively quickly through the next few items here. We have no old business to discuss, which brings us to new business this evening of which we also have none to discuss. Board member reports are then given.
Board Member Reports (00:34:18)
Board members provide updates and express gratitude for community engagement, discussing topics such as tax dollars and community participation.

Board members provide their reports. Trustee Leonard thanks members for their engagement and discusses understanding tax dollar use. Trustee Sherwood expresses gratitude for growing audience participation and discusses community involvement.

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