Kalamazoo Township - October 14, 2025 Board of Trustees Board Meeting

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Gavel to gavel coverage of the October 14, 2025 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Charter Township of Kalamazoo.

The Board reviews the budget with minor changes, approval of ordinance repeals, and the integration of BSNA cloud software. The meeting also involves discussions on the appointment to the building authority and the execution of an intergovernmental agreement for early voting services in compliance with Michigan state requirements. The board expresses gratitude towards staff for their hard work and dedication.

Chapters

Call to Order (00:00:12)
The meeting of the Charter Township of Kalamazoo board of trustees was officially called to order by the Township clerk.

The meeting was called to order by the Township clerk, who will preside until a chair pro tem is appointed due to the supervisor's absence.
Pledge of Allegiance (00:00:35)
Trustee Robinson led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

The attendees of the meeting were asked to rise and join in the Pledge of Allegiance. Trustee Robinson led the Pledge, which was recited by all present.
Roll Call (00:01:04)
Roll call was conducted, noting the presence of board members and the absence of Supervisor Combs and Trustee Sherwood.

During roll call, Treasurer Miller, Trustee Leonard, Trustee Glass, Clerk Mackey, and Trustee Robinson were marked as present. Supervisor Combs and Trustee Sherwood were noted as absent.
Approval of Absences (00:01:24)
A motion was made and carried to excuse the absences of Supervisor Combs and Trustee Sherwood from the meeting.

A motion was made to excuse the absences of Supervisor Combs and Trustee Sherwood from the meeting, which was supported and carried unanimously.
Appointment of Chair Pro Tem (00:01:44)
Clerk Mackey was appointed as the chair pro tem to preside over the meeting in the supervisor's absence.

A motion was made to appoint Clerk Mackey as the chair pro tem for the meeting. The motion was supported and carried with all in favor.
Agenda Approval (00:02:09)
The agenda for the meeting was approved as presented with no additions or deletions from board members or the superintendent.

The board reviewed the agenda and found no need for any additions or deletions. The agenda was approved to stand as presented.
Public Comment (00:02:29)
The floor was opened for public comment on both agenda and non-agenda items, but no comments were made.

Members of the public were invited to comment on both agenda and non-agenda items. Each speaker was asked to limit their remarks to three minutes.
Consent Agenda (00:02:59)
The consent agenda was approved as recommended by the superintendent and supervisor without any objections.

A motion was made to approve the consent agenda as recommended by the superintendent and supervisor, which was supported and carried with all in favor.
Public Hearing (00:03:20)
A public hearing was opened and closed without comments regarding Township policies before formal adoption.

The public hearing provided an opportunity for members of the public to comment on Township policies before the board's formal adoption. No public comments were made.
Old Business (00:04:09)
There was no old business to discuss at this meeting, so the board moved on to new business.

The agenda item for old business was addressed, and it was noted that there was no old business to discuss at this meeting.
New Business - Resolution (00:04:18)
The board discussed and approved a resolution related to Township budget and policies with a roll call vote.

The board reviewed a resolution concerning Township budget and policies. Discussion included appreciation for the superintendent's effort. A roll call vote was conducted, and the resolution was approved unanimously.
New Business - Ordinance Repeal (00:06:54)
The board voted to repeal outdated ordinances after discussion of their irrelevance.

The board discussed the repeal of outdated ordinances that were no longer relevant to the Township. The repeal was supported by the board members and passed with a roll call vote.
New Business - BSNA Cloud Software (00:08:55)
The board approved the transition to BSNA cloud software, noting the advantages of accessibility and efficiency.

The board discussed the benefits of transitioning to BSNA cloud software, emphasizing improved user accessibility and efficiency. The motion to approve the transition was supported and passed with a roll call vote.
Appointments and Nominations (00:12:57)
Scott Jackson was appointed to the Kalamazoo Township Building Authority by the board.

The board moved to appoint Scott Jackson to the Kalamazoo Township Building Authority. The motion was supported and carried with a voice vote.
Election Intergovernmental Agreement (00:13:54)
The board authorized the clerk to execute the agreement for early voting services with Kalamazoo County.

The board discussed and approved the intergovernmental agreement for early voting services with Kalamazoo County. The clerk was authorized to execute the agreement and prepare necessary budget adjustments.
Board Member Reports (00:16:32)
Board members expressed appreciation for staff efforts and reported on various Township matters.

During board member reports, members expressed gratitude for the staff's hard work and dedication, especially in light of challenges faced. They also reported on Township matters and welcomed Trustee Robinson back to the board.
Public Comment (00:21:11)
The second public comment session was opened, but no comments were received.

The floor was opened for a second round of public comments, allowing attendees to speak on any topic. No comments were made during this session.

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