Comstock, MI

Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission

The Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 5858 King Highway. The agenda includes a public hearing and discussion on the Comstock Center Text Amendment, plus discussions on zoning ordinance provisions for data centers and solar regulations. The Commission will also consider approval of its agenda and draft minutes from the September 10, 2026 meeting. Citizen comment is scheduled twice, with a three-minute limit per speaker.

• Public hearing and discussion on the Comstock Center Text Amendment
• Discussion of zoning ordinance provisions for data centers
• Discussion of zoning ordinance provisions for solar regulations
• Approval of draft September 10, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Two citizen comment periods, three minutes per speaker

Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission

The Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission meets Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 5858 King Highway. The agenda lists old business on a CIP - Swan / Cygnet BESS Project Proposal and a Comstock Center text amendment, plus other business on data center provisions and utility scale solar provisions. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and draft August 27, 2026 minutes, citizen comment, updates from other boards, training updates, and informational building permits. No decisions or dollar amounts are stated in the agenda text.

• CIP - Swan / Cygnet BESS Project Proposal listed under Old Business
• Comstock Center - Text Amendment listed under Old Business
• Data Center Provisions listed under Any Other Business
• Utility Scale Solar Provisions listed under Any Other Business
• Draft August 27, 2026 meeting minutes up for approval

The Planning Commission approved a special land use and site plan request for a 400MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with conditions. The commission also discussed fire department equipment needs and proposed a public hearing for Comstock Center text amendments in October.

• Approved special land use and site plan request for 400MW BESS with conditions
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved August 27, 2026 meeting minutes as revised (6-0)

Charter Township of Comstock Parks & Recreation

The Charter Township of Comstock Parks & Recreation is holding a special meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 5858 King Highway, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. The agenda lists a position vacancy discussion and business items on the Park Director job description, the hiring process, and an interim Park Director. The meeting also includes routine items: call to order, approval of the agenda and minutes, public comment, member comments, and adjournment.

• Position vacancy discussion
• Park Director job description
• Hiring process for Park Director
• Interim Park Director
• Public comment: one speaker per person, up to three minutes

The Parks & Recreation Commission voted to name Program Coordinator Katie Justa as interim Parks Director for 12 weeks or until a new director is hired, at the same salary she received as acting director. The commission also reviewed a draft Parks Director job description and discussed the steps and participants involved in filling the vacancy. Commissioner Rizzolo gave an update on his research into Parks Department SOP documents. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Named Katie Justa interim Parks Director for 12 weeks or until a new Director is hired, at her acting-director salary (motion carried)
• Approved the agenda as amended to add an SOP Update as the last business item (motion carried)
• Reviewed and commented on a draft Parks Director job description (no vote recorded)
• Discussed the hiring process for the Parks Director vacancy (no vote recorded)

Charter Township of Comstock Parks & Recreation

The Charter Township of Comstock Parks & Recreation board meets Monday, August 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 5858 King Highway, Kalamazoo. The agenda includes approval of the agenda, public comments, a consent agenda, and business items covering park issues, Neal Street Park boulders, the Wenke Softball Field, and park hours. Reports include the July Revenue and Expenditure Report and the August Director's Report. No dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinances appear in the agenda text.

• Consent agenda: July 13, 2026 meeting minutes, July General Ledger Distribution Report, July Mercantile Bill
• Business item: Neal Street Park Boulders
• Business item: Wenke Softball Field discussion
• Business item: Park Hours
• Reports: July Revenue and Expenditure Report and August Director's Report

The Commission approved a contract for landscaping work at Neal Street Park. Members discussed issues at Robert Morris Park and the potential for new park property related to a proposed BESS facility.

• Approved $5,400 quote from Mulder's Landscaping for boulders at Neal Street Park
• Approved July 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved July 2026 GL Distribution Report
• Approved July 2026 Mercantile Bill

Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission

The Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission meets Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 5858 King Highway to review a site plan for 5315 Wynn Road and continue discussion of the Swan / Cygnet Battery Energy Storage System proposal, including supplemental materials, resident communication, and documents from CEDAM Corp. The agenda also lists approval of the August 13, 2026 draft minutes and two citizen comment periods. Future items noted for review include a Comstock Center text amendment, data centers, and utility-scale solar facilities. No decisions or dollar amounts are stated in the agenda text.

• Site Plan Review for 5315 Wynn Road
• Continuation of the Swan / Cygnet Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) proposal, with supplemental materials, resident communication, and CEDAM Corp documents
• Approval of August 13, 2026 draft meeting minutes
• Future review considerations: Comstock Center text amendment, data centers, utility-scale solar facilities
• Training updates on the Michigan Association of Planning - Planning Michigan Conference

The Planning Commission approved a site plan for a prefabricated building at 5315 Wynn Road. The commission also elected new leadership and declined to move forward with a proposal from CEDAM Corp.

• Approved agenda as revised (6-0)
• Appointed Larry Nichols as Planning Commission Chair (6-0)
• Appointed Greg Nowak as Vice-Chair (6-0)
• Approved July 27, 2026 meeting minutes as revised (6-0)
• Approved site plan and maintenance plan for 5315 Wynn Road (6-0)
• Tabled Swan Energy / Cygnet Energy BESS project discussion until September 10, 2026
• Declined to move forward with CEDAM Corp proposal

Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission

The Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission meets Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 5858 King Highway to hold a public hearing on a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility proposed by Swan Energy / Cygnet Energy. The agenda also lists a proposed text amendment to the Comstock Center District regarding a Foster Care Emergency Shelter, plus approval of the July 23, 2026 draft minutes and citizen comment periods. No dollar amounts, votes, or decisions are stated in the agenda text.

• Public hearing: Swan Energy / Cygnet Energy Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility
• Proposed text amendment: Comstock Center District — Foster Care Emergency Shelter
• Approval of July 23, 2026 draft meeting minutes
• Supplemental documents listed for Swan Energy / Cygnet Energy
• Two citizen comment periods, three minutes per speaker

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on Swan Energy / Cygnet Energy's request for special land use and site plan approval for a 400MW battery energy storage system at 91 North 30th Street, then closed the hearing at 8:28 p.m. without voting on the request. The Commission approved the agenda with a revision to add MEDC correspondence (6-0) and approved the minutes (6-0). It also discussed a proposed text amendment for a foster care emergency shelter in the Comstock Center District, with no decision made. About 50 members of the public attended and many spoke for and against the project.

• Approved agenda with revision to add MEDC correspondence (6-0)
• Approved minutes as presented (6-0)
• Opened BESS public hearing (6-0)
• Closed BESS public hearing at 8:28 p.m. (6-0); no vote taken on the special land use and site plan request
• Discussed draft text amendment for foster care emergency shelter; no decision made
• Adjourned at 9:23 p.m.

Charter Township of Comstock Parks & Recreation

The Charter Township of Comstock Parks & Recreation Board meets Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 5858 King Highway, Kalamazoo. The agenda includes a joint meeting with the Township Board to discuss parks emergency funding, a closed session on park safety, and routine business such as meeting minutes and financial reports. The agenda is largely procedural and does not include the text of any ordinance or funding proposal.

• Joint meeting with the Township Board on Parks Emergency Funding
• Closed session on Park Safety
• Consent agenda: June 8, 2026 meeting minutes and July 1, 2026 special meeting minutes
• Consent agenda: June General Ledger Distribution Report and May/June Mercantile Bills
• Security Report presentation and June Revenue and Expenditure Report plus July Director's Report

The Comstock Parks & Recreation Commission approved the meeting agenda, consent agenda, and a closed session to discuss a personnel evaluation. Following the closed session, the commission issued a vote of confidence for Parks Director Katie Bush. The commission also held a joint meeting with the Township Board and heard a presentation on security proposals.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved consent agenda (Rizzolo abstained)
• Held closed session under Open Meetings Act to discuss personnel evaluation
• Issued a vote of confidence for Parks Director Katie Bush

Charter Township of Comstock Parks & Recreation

The Charter Township of Comstock Parks & Recreation Commission meets Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 5858 King Highway, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. The agenda lists a call to order, public comment, one business item on park staff and park safety incidents, and adjournment. No decisions, contracts, dollar amounts, or ordinances appear on the posted agenda.

• Business item: park staff and park safety incidents
• Public comment period on the agenda
• Meeting location: 5858 King Highway, Kalamazoo, MI 49048

The Parks & Recreation Commission discussed safety incidents at Robert Morris and Merrill Parks. They authorized Director Katie Bush to request additional security for the upcoming July 4th weekend. Bush was also granted discretion to close the park or operate it without staff if necessary.

• Authorized Director Bush to speak with Township Supervisor about hiring additional security for July 4th weekend
• Authorized Director Bush to close the park or keep it open without staff at her discretion

Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission

The Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission meets Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 5858 King Highway. Under new business, the commission is scheduled to continue a wireless communications facility proposal at 67 Van Bruggen and to take up a Battery Energy Storage System proposal. The agenda also includes approval of the July 9, 2026 draft minutes, citizen comment, updates from other boards, and training updates. No decisions or dollar amounts are stated in the agenda text.

• Continuation of a Wireless Communications Facility Proposal at 67 Van Bruggen
• Battery Energy Storage System Proposal listed under new business
• Approval of July 9, 2026 draft meeting minutes
• Citizen comment periods with a three-minute limit per speaker
• Updates from other boards and training updates

The Planning Commission approved a special land use and site plan for a wireless communications facility at 67 Van Bruggen, conditioned on the Township Attorney reviewing and approving decommissioning language. The vote was 5-0. The Commission also received an informational presentation on a proposed 400 MW battery energy storage system by Swan Energy, LLC and Cygnet LLC at the Hickory Ridge Golf Course; Chair Lawrence stated no decisions would be made and the matter was set for a public hearing on August 13. The Commission approved the July 9 minutes with a correction and approved the agenda, both 5-0.

• Approved special land use and site plan for wireless communications facility at 67 Van Bruggen, conditioned on Township Attorney review and approval of decommissioning language (5-0)
• Approved July 9 meeting minutes with correction adding 'vice chair' title to Larry Nichols (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• No decision made on Swan Energy/Cygnet battery energy storage system; informational presentation only, public hearing scheduled for August 13

Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission

The Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission meets Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 5858 King Highway. The agenda includes public hearings and discussion on a proposed 3,200 square-foot accessory structure at 5441 E. ML Avenue and a Wireless Communications Facility (WCF) special land use at 67 Van Bruggen. The Commission will also hear an information item on the UpJohn Institute's Comstock Township Housing Plan and consider approval of the June 11, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on a proposed 3,200 square-foot accessory structure at 5441 E. ML Avenue
• Public hearing on a Wireless Communications Facility (WCF) special land use at 67 Van Bruggen
• Comstock Charter Township Code Enforcement listed under new business
• UpJohn Institute Comstock Township Housing Plan presented as an information item
• Approval of June 11, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes

The Comstock Charter Township Planning Commission met on July 09, 2026 and took no final action approving or denying either special land use request before it. A request for a 3,200 square foot accessory building at 5441 E ML Avenue was tabled 6-0 pending supplemental information, including dimensions from the proposed structure to property boundaries. A request for a wireless communications facility (cellular tower) at 67 Van Bruggen Street was not acted on after a motion to waive the commission's by-laws failed 5-1; the item is set for the next meeting date of July 23 unless the applicant requests a different timeline. The commission also heard a code enforcement presentation and discussed the UpJohn Institute housing plan, noting four items including eliminating objectives within the Housing Plan and including its goals in the Master Plan update.

• Approved the agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved June 11, 2026 meeting minutes with clerical changes (6-0)
• Opened and closed the public hearing for 5441 E ML Avenue special land use request (6-0 each)
• Tabled the 5441 E ML Avenue accessory building special land use application 6-0 pending supplemental information
• Opened and closed the public hearing for 67 Van Bruggen Street wireless communications facility (6-0 each)
• Motion to waive by-laws to take action on the 67 Van Bruggen Street item failed 5-1 (Weintraub voted no); item moved to July 23 meeting
• No action taken on the 67 Van Bruggen Street wireless communications facility application
• Commission noted housing plan items: eliminate objectives within the Housing Plan, include the Plan's goals in the Master Plan update, and transmit proposed Planned Unit Development Ordinance revisions and revised R-1C standards to MSHDA

Charter Township of Comstock Township Board

The Charter Township of Comstock Township Board meets Monday, July 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 5858 King Highway, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. The board will consider a construction bid for Fire & Rescue New Station 9-3, tentative approval of a Mobile Barrier and Chassis for over $566,000.00 through a State of Michigan appropriations request via Senator Sean McCann's office, and Resolution #2026-11 to adopt millage ballot language. Other items include a first reading of Ord 571 (Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Planning Unit Development), a Sheriff contract, and a Casper Street traffic calming study. The agenda header lists the meeting date as 2026-07-27 while the notice text says July 20, 2026.

• Fire & Rescue New Station 9-3 construction bid approval request (Consent Agenda)
• Tentative approval for a Mobile Barrier and Chassis for over $566,000.00 through the State of Michigan Appropriations Request - Senator Sean McCann's Office
• First Reading of Ord 571 - Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Planning Unit Development (PUD)
• Resolution #2026-11 to Adopt Millage Ballot Language
• Sheriff Contract & Possible Action; Casper Street Traffic Calming Study

The Board approved a construction contract for Fire Station 9-3 with CSM Group for up to $11,146,057 and authorized $111,760 for Phase 3 architectural services. Additionally, the Board approved the first reading of a zoning ordinance amendment for Planned Unit Developments and passed a resolution to place a law enforcement millage renewal on the November 2026 ballot.

• Approved $11.1M construction bid for Fire Station 9-3 (Unanimous)
• Approved $111,760 for Phase 3 architectural services for Station 9-3 (6-1)
• Approved joining the Kalamazoo Technical Rescue Team (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Zoning Ordinance 571 (Unanimous)
• Approved $37,000 for Casper St. traffic calming project (Unanimous)
• Appointed Wellhead Protection Ordinance administrators (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2026-11 for law enforcement millage ballot (Unanimous)
• Approved EPS Security Agreement for panic and lockdown features (Unanimous)

Special Joint Township Board & Parks Commission

The Comstock Township Board and Parks Commission meet jointly on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM at Comstock Township Hall, 5858 King Highway. The agenda lists parks emergency funding and a possible action, an ordinance official and possible action, general joint board member discussion, and addressing public comment from the July 6th Township Board meeting. The agenda does not state dollar amounts, ordinance details, or what action, if any, will be taken.

• Parks Emergency Funding & Possible Action
• Ordinance Official & Possible Action
• General Joint Board Member Discussion
• Address Public Comment from July 6th Township Board Meeting

The Comstock Township Board and Parks Commission approved the agenda and voted unanimously to create a hiring panel for a new full-time ordinance officer position. The meeting also included discussions on parks emergency funding, ordinance enforcement matters at Robert Morris, and a public comment regarding trespassing orders. No formal action was taken on parks emergency funding or the trespassing order discussion.

• Approved agenda as presented (Unanimous)
• Created a hiring panel for a full-time ordinance officer position consisting of Katie Bush, Ben Martin, and Dakota Szczepanski (Unanimous)

Charter Township of Comstock Election Commission

The Charter Township of Comstock Election Commission meets July 9, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Township Hall, 5858 King Highway. The only substantive agenda item is election inspector assignments for the August 4 election. The rest of the agenda is procedural: call to order, approval of agenda, public comment, and adjournment.

• Election inspector assignments for the August 4 election
• Public comment period
• Approval of the meeting agenda

The Election Commission approved the list of election inspectors for the August 4, 2026, election. The commission also authorized the Clerk to make necessary adjustments to the inspector list as needed.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved election inspector list for August 4, 2026 (3-0)
• Authorized Clerk to adjust inspector list as needed (3-0)

Charter Township of Comstock Township Board

The Charter Township of Comstock Township Board meets Monday, July 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 5858 King Highway, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. The agenda includes an audit presentation, a consent agenda of meeting minutes and bills payable, and business items such as Wesley Farms Step 3 approval, an August 4th election report, a senior millage discussion, a deputy treasurer full-time position, and a possible closed session. The agenda also lists reports, FOIA requests, and public comment periods. Note: the meeting header says 2026-07-13 while the agenda text states Monday, July 6, 2026.

• Audit presentation
• Wesley Farms Step 3 approval
• Senior millage discussion
• Deputy Treasurer full-time position
• Possible closed session

The Township Board approved the final phase of the Wesley Farms condominium project contingent on legal review. The Board also hired a full-time Deputy Treasurer and approved a pay increase for the Ordinance Officer.

• Approved Wesley Farms Step 3 conditional on attorney review of master deed and bylaws (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring Deputy Treasurer William Knight at $40,000 base salary plus benefits, contingent on background, drug, and credit checks (Unanimous)
• Authorized Attorney Rob Thall to attend one Homeless Committee Meeting in person (Unanimous)
• Approved pay increase for Dakota Szczepanski to $30 per hour (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including June 15 and June 18 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Bills Payable for July 7, 2026 (5-1)

Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission

The Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission meets Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 5858 King Highway to consider new business including a public hearing on a Mobile Vendor Ordinance, a by-law update, and a University of Michigan solar and wind presentation. Old business includes a housing study feedback discussion. The agenda also includes approval of April 23, 2026 draft minutes, two citizen comment periods, updates from other boards, and training updates.

• Public hearing on a Mobile Vendor Ordinance
• By-Law Update
• UMICH Solar and Wind Presentation
• Housing Study Feedback Discussion
• Approval of April 23, 2026 draft meeting minutes

The Planning Commission recommended the approval of amended mobile vendor ordinance language to the Township. The commission also adopted a by-law update regarding social media conduct and scheduled a public hearing for June regarding firework tents on vacant lots.

• Recommended approval of amended mobile vendor ordinance to the Township (5-0)
• Adopted by-law update regarding social media conduct (5-0)
• Approved April 23, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Directed staff to schedule a public hearing in June regarding firework tents on vacant lots

Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission

The Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission meets Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 5858 King Highway. The agenda lists two public hearings under new business: Planned Unit Development revisions and a rezoning request for 8546 East G Ave. Under old business, the commission will discuss feedback on the Housing Study Final Draft. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the April 9, 2026 draft minutes, citizen comment, and commissioner updates.

• Public hearing on Planned Unit Development revisions
• Public hearing on a rezoning request at 8546 East G Ave
• Housing Study Final Draft discussion and feedback
• Approval of April 9, 2026 draft meeting minutes
• Citizen comment periods with a three-minute limit per speaker

The Planning Commission recommended approval of the planned unit development ordinance, including updates to treat it as a rezone. The commission tabled decisions on a rezoning request for 8546 E G Avenue and feedback on the Housing Study final draft.

• Recommended approval of planned unit development ordinance updates (6-0)
• Tabled rezoning request for 8546 E G Avenue (6-0)
• Tabled feedback on Housing Study final draft
• Approved April 9, 2026, meeting minutes as amended (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission

The Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission meets Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 5858 King Highway, Comstock Township Hall. The agenda lists new business on revisions to temporary sales and services and a discussion on vacant lot structures, plus continued discussion of a housing study under old business. The meeting also includes approval of the May 14, 2026 draft minutes, two citizen comment periods, updates from other boards, and training updates. No specific ordinances, dollar amounts, or decisions are stated in the agenda text.

• New business: Temporary Sales and Services Revisions
• New business: Vacant Lot Structure Discussion
• Old business: Continued Housing Study Discussion
• Approval of May 14, 2026 draft meeting minutes
• Two citizen comment periods, three minutes per speaker

The Planning Commission reached a consensus to prohibit structures on vacant lots and discussed revisions to temporary sales and services regulations. Commissioners also reviewed housing study grant requirements and directed staff to seek a grant extension from MSHDA. No formal ordinances were adopted during this meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved May 14, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)

Charter Township of Comstock Parks & Recreation

The Charter Township of Comstock Parks & Recreation Board meets Monday, June 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 5858 King Highway, Kalamazoo. The agenda includes a prescribed burn report, business items on the Merrill Park River Edge, Neal Grass Seeding Quotes, and Neal Street Boulders, plus May meeting minutes and financial reports. Public comments are limited to three minutes per citizen. The agenda lists no dollar amounts or formal decisions beyond agenda approval and consent agenda items.

• Prescribed burn report presentation
• Merrill Park River Edge business item
• Neal Grass Seeding Quotes
• Neal Street Boulders
• Consent agenda: May meeting minutes, May GL Distribution Report, Mercantile Bill

The Commission approved a contract for grass seeding at Neal Street Park. A proposal to add boulders to the same park was deferred pending additional quotes.

• Approved $34,355 quote from Landscape Plus for Neal Street Park grass seeding
• Approved May 11, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved May 2026 GL Distribution Report
• Deferred decision on Neal Street Park boulders to obtain more quotes

Charter Township of Comstock Township Board

The Charter Township of Comstock Township Board meets on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 5858 King Highway, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. The only substantive agenda item is a second reading of Ordinance No. 570, Temporary Outdoor Sales and Services. The rest of the agenda is procedural: call to order, pledge, agenda approval, public comment, members' comments, and adjournment. The agenda does not state whether the ordinance will be voted on or what it would change.

• Second Reading of Ordinance No. 570, Temporary Outdoor Sales and Services
• Public comment on agenda items, limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, limited to 3 minutes per speaker

The Charter Township of Comstock Board held a special meeting on June 18, 2026, and approved the second reading of Ordinance No. 570, Temporary Outdoor Sales and Services. Under the ordinance, permits are valid for 30 days and may be renewed up to three times, with approval required from Township zoning, building and fire officials. The vote was unanimous among the four members present, with three trustees absent. The minutes otherwise record only procedural items, including approval of the agenda and adjournment.

• Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 570, Temporary Outdoor Sales and Services (4-0, unanimous; three trustees absent)
• Approved the meeting agenda

Charter Township of Comstock Township Board

The Charter Township of Comstock Township Board meets Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 5858 King Highway, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. The board will consider a bond authorizing resolution tied to a new Fire & Rescue Station 9-3 presentation, and will hold second readings of Ordinance No. 568 (Landscaping) and Ordinance No. 569, plus a first reading of Ordinance No. 570 on Temporary Outdoor Sales and Services. Other items include fire department radio purchases, a request to hire three part-time/on-call probationary firefighters, an EMS agency license upgrade, a superintendent contract, a deputy treasurer salary increase, and a procurement policy. The agenda also lists routine consent items (June 1, 2026 minutes and June 16, 2026 bills payable) and monthly reports.

• Bond authorizing resolution for new Fire & Rescue Station 9-3
• Second Reading of Ordinance No. 568 - Landscaping
• Second Reading of Ordinance No. 569
• First Reading of Ordinance No. 570 Temporary Outdoor Sales and Services
• Request to hire 3 part-time/on call probationary firefighters

The Comstock Township Board approved a bond resolution for a new fire station, authorized radio purchases, and hired three probationary firefighters. The board also passed landscaping and mobile vendor ordinance revisions, and updated the employee manual to replace superintendent duties.

• Approved agenda and consent agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-10 for Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds Series 2026 (6-1)
• Authorized Fire Chief to purchase portable and mobile radios and chargers for $335,099.72 (Unanimous)
• Hired three part-time on-call probationary firefighters (Unanimous)
• Approved Second Reading of Ordinance No. 568 - Landscaping (Unanimous)
• Approved Second Reading of Ordinance No. 569 - Mobile Vendor (Unanimous, with Supervisor Martin abstaining)
• Approved First Reading of Ordinance No. 570 - Temporary Outdoor Sales and Services (Unanimous)
• Approved retaining Bret Padgett on an hourly basis at $22 per hour for up to two months (Unanimous)

Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission

The Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission meets Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 5858 King Highway. The main item is a public hearing on revisions to rules for temporary outdoor sales and services. The agenda also includes approval of the May 28, 2026 meeting minutes, citizen comment, updates from other boards, and training updates. No other decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Public hearing on Temporary Outdoor Sales and Services Revisions
• Approval of May 28, 2026 meeting minutes (draft)
• Citizen comment periods, three minutes per speaker
• Updates from other boards and training updates

The Comstock Charter Township Planning Commission held a public hearing on proposed changes to temporary outdoor sales and services rules under Ordinance 570. No members of the public spoke for or against the changes. The Commission voted 6-0 to recommend that the Township Board accept the proposed changes. The rest of the meeting was procedural or informational, including notice that the Zoning Administrator's last day was June 11 and that a commissioner had resigned.

• Approved the agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved the May 28, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Opened the public hearing on temporary outdoor sales and services changes (6-0)
• Closed the public hearing after no public comment (6-0)
• Recommended Township Board acceptance of proposed changes to Ordinance 570 (6-0 roll call)

Charter Township of Comstock Parks & Recreation

The Charter Township of Comstock Parks & Recreation Board meets Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 5858 King Highway, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. The agenda includes a 2025 Annual Report, special event requests from Hi-Tech Electric, Community Living Options, and Great Lakes Disc, plus items on the Merrill Park River's Edge Project, management of the "Old Football Field" property, and removeable speed bumps. The Board will also consider routine consent agenda items and receive revenue, expenditure, and Director's reports.

• 2025 Annual Report presentation
• Special event requests from Hi-Tech Electric, Community Living Options, and Great Lakes Disc
• Merrill Park River's Edge Project
• "Old Football Field" property management
• Removeable speed bumps

The Commission approved three special event requests for Green Meadow and Robert Morris Parks. It also authorized the Parks Director to seek quotes for clearing the old football field property and approved the purchase of removable speed bumps.

• Accepted 2025 Annual Report for presentation to Township Board
• Approved Hi-Tech Electric special event request for Green Meadow Park
• Approved Community Living Options special event request for Robert Morris Park
• Approved Great Lakes Disc special event request for Robert Morris Park
• Authorized Director Bush to obtain quotes for clearing 55 School St. entrance
• Approved purchase of removable speed bumps for Merrill and Robert Morris Parks

Charter Township of Comstock Parks & Recreation

The Charter Township of Comstock Parks & Recreation is holding a regular meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 5858 King Highway, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. The board will consider routine consent items (April 13, 2026 minutes, a General Ledger Distribution Report, and the April Mercantile Bill) and one business item on management of the "Old Football Field" property. Reports include a Revenue and Expenditure Report and the May Director's Report. The agenda also allows up to three minutes of public comment per citizen.

• Business item: "Old Football Field" property management
• Consent agenda: April 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• Consent agenda: General Ledger Distribution Report
• Consent agenda: April Mercantile Bill
• Reports: Revenue and Expenditure Report and May Director's Report

The Commission approved the agenda and the consent agenda, including April meeting minutes and financial reports. No action was taken regarding property-clearing cost quotes for the "Old Football Field" property following reports of litter and safety hazards.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved consent agenda including April 13 minutes, GL Distribution Report, and Mercantile Bill
• Took no action on property-clearing cost quotes for "Old Football Field" property

Charter Township of Comstock Township Board

The Charter Township of Comstock Township Board meets Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 5858 King Highway, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. The agenda includes first readings of Ordinance No. 568 (Landscaping) and Ordinance No. 569 (Mobile Vendor Ordinance), a Superintendent contract item, and requests to submit regional Department of Homeland Security Firefighters and Fire Prevention grants. The Board will also consider a consent agenda with budget adjustments, out-of-state travel, meeting minutes, and bills payable, and will receive April 2026 Fire and Fire Department Public Relations reports. A June 15 Police Millage Discussion is listed as a future action item.

• First Reading of Ordinance No. 568 — Landscaping
• First Reading of Ordinance No. 569 — Mobile Vendor Ordinance
• Superintendent Contract listed under Clerk
• Request to submit regional DHS Fiscal Year 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) request
• Request to host and submit regional DHS Fiscal Year 2025 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grant request

The Comstock Township Board voted to approve Resolution 2026-9 terminating the Superintendent's contract without cause, with Supervisor Ben Martin abstaining. The board also approved first readings of two ordinances on landscaping and mobile food vendors, and approved two regional fire department grant applications. A motion to postpone the superintendent termination failed 3-4, and the board voted to remove a $57,854 DDA budget adjustment from the consent agenda.

• Approved Resolution 2026-9 terminating Superintendent contract without cause (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Motion to postpone superintendent termination failed (3-4)
• Approved First Reading of Ordinance No. 568 - Landscaping (unanimous)
• Approved First Reading of Ordinance No. 569 - Mobile Vendor Ordinance (vote not recorded in minutes)
• Approved submitting regional DHS FY2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant request (unanimous)
• Approved hosting and submitting regional DHS FY2025 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant request (unanimous)
• Approved removing $57,854 DDA budget adjustment from consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as amended, excluding DDA budget adjustment (unanimous)

Charter Township of Comstock Township Board

The Charter Township of Comstock Township Board is holding a regular meeting on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 5858 King Highway, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes and bills payable, plus reports and several discussion items. Listed business items include a closed session, an early warning siren discussion, an ordinance report, and a Board of Review date adjustments resolution. The agenda text does not state what decisions will be made on these items.

• Consent Agenda: approval of April 27, 2026 meeting minutes and Bills Payable dated May 19, 2026
• Board of Review Date Adjustments Resolution #2026-8
• Closed Session listed under Business
• Early Warning Siren Discussion
• Reports: April 2026 Sheriff's Reports, April 2026 KABA Reports, and April 2026 cash summaries

The Board approved a resolution to adjust the July and December Board of Review dates. Following a closed session, the Board authorized the township attorney to take action on a privileged legal matter.

• Approved Resolution #2026-8 to adjust July and December Board of Review dates (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including April 27, 2026 minutes and May 19, 2026 bills payable (Unanimous)
• Authorized attorney to take action as discussed in closed session (Unanimous)
• Supervisor Ben Martin abstained from discussion regarding a Planning Commission letter and Soil Friends allegation (Unanimous)

Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission

The Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission meets Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 5858 King Highway. The main item is a Step One Review and Public Hearing on a Leigh Avenue Site Condominium. The commission will also continue old business on landscaping with sample ordinances and Planned Unit Development revisions, and will take citizen comment twice.

• Public hearing: Step One Review of the Leigh Avenue Site Condominium
• Old business: landscaping with sample ordinances
• Old business: Planned Unit Development revisions
• Approval of draft minutes from February 19, 2026 and February 26, 2026 meetings
• Citizen comment limited to three minutes per speaker, one time

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the Leigh Ave Site Condominium project to the Township Board, noting that the Commission only makes recommendations and does not have final authority. The Commission also voted 5-0 to move revisions to landscaping and Planned Unit Development ordinances to a public hearing. Residents voiced concerns about traffic, property taxes, and street length, while the developer addressed setbacks and fire safety compliance.

• Recommended approval of Leigh Ave Site Condominium to Township Board (5-0)
• Waived bylaws to take action on condominium review (5-0)
• Moved landscaping ordinance revisions to public hearing (5-0)
• Moved Planned Unit Development ordinance revisions to public hearing (5-0)
• Approved agenda and previous meeting minutes (5-0)

Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission

The Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission meets Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 5858 King Highway to consider new business including public hearings on Planned Unit Development revisions and landscaping revisions. Old business includes continued discussion on Soil Friends conditions and a mobile vendor ordinance discussion. The agenda also lists a data center presentation and a housing study final draft under any other business.

• Public hearing on Planned Unit Development revisions
• Public hearing on landscaping revisions
• Continued discussion on Soil Friends conditions
• Mobile vendor ordinance discussion
• Data center presentation and housing study final draft

The commission recommended adopting landscaping revisions to the Township Board and approved several requested condition changes for Soil Friends. Additionally, the commission updated its by-laws regarding public comments and scheduled a public hearing for mobile vendor ordinance amendments.

• Recommended adoption of landscaping revisions to Township Board (7-0)
• Approved Soil Friends hours expansion to 7am–10pm daily (6-0-1)
• Approved removal of Soil Friends access limit to East Main Street (6-1-1)
• Approved removal of Soil Friends annual review requirement (6-0-1)
• Approved removal of Planning Commission approval for Soil Friends license type changes (6-0-1)
• Approved removal of Planning Commission approval for Soil Friends production increases (6-0-1)
• Approved scheduling a public hearing for mobile vendor ordinance amendments (7-0)
• Approved by-law update classifying public comments on applicant matters outside meetings as malfeasance (7-0)

Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission

The Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission meets Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 5858 King Highway to consider new and old business. New items include a special land use request and public hearing for 8850 E H Ave, revisions to the Mobile Vendor Ordinance, and the final draft of a housing study by the Upjohn Institute. Old business includes planned unit development and landscaping with sample ordinances. The agenda also lists citizen comment periods, updates from other boards, training updates, and a Step One Site Condominium item on Leigh Avenue.

• Special land use request and public hearing for 8850 E H Ave
• Mobile Vendor Ordinance revisions
• Housing Study Final Draft by the Upjohn Institute
• Planned Unit Development and landscaping, with sample ordinances (old business)
• Step One Site Condominium - Leigh Avenue listed under informational/future action items

The Planning Commission approved a special land use request for a pole barn and recommended two temporary moratoriums. Members also workshopped a Planned Unit Development ordinance and discussed mobile vendor regulations.

• Approved special land use request for 4,252 sqft pole barn at 8850 E H Ave (7-0)
• Recommended adopting a temporary moratorium on data center applications (7-0)
• Recommended adopting a temporary moratorium on principal use renewable energy facilities zoning applications (7-0)
• Approved amended agenda (7-0)

Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission

The Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission meets Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 5858 King Highway. New business includes a site plan review for 276 Sparks and the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals 2025 Annual Report. Old business includes continued discussion of a Planned Unit Development, landscaping ordinances, a data center, and the Master Plan. A rezone request from Mark Zanotti is listed under Any Other Business.

• Site Plan Review for 276 Sparks
• Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals 2025 Annual Report
• Continued Data Center Discussion
• Planned Unit Development and landscaping with sample ordinances
• Mark Zanotti rezone request listed under Any Other Business

The Planning Commission established a one-year moratorium on data centers to allow for further study and preparation. The board also approved a site plan for a parking lot expansion at 276 Sparks and adopted the 2025 Annual Report.

• Approved one-year moratorium on data centers (7-0)
• Approved site plan review for parking lot expansion and accessory structure at 276 Sparks (7-0)
• Approved 2025 Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals Annual Report (7-0)
• Approved December 11, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved amended January 22, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Agreed to reduce internal landscaped area width requirement from 15 to 10 feet
• Decided to use South Haven sample ordinance for Planned Unit Developments

Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission

The Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission meets Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 5858 King Highway to consider a rezoning request and public hearing for 5057 E Main and 1654 Leigh Ave. The agenda also lists a Tim Kerney text amendment request under other business and informational items on solar, wind, and data center information. The meeting includes standard procedural items: approval of the agenda and the March 12, 2026 draft minutes, two citizen comment periods, updates from other boards, and training updates.

• Public hearing and rezoning request for 5057 E Main and 1654 Leigh Ave
• Tim Kerney text amendment request listed under other business
• Informational/future action item on solar, wind, and data center information
• Approval of March 12, 2026 draft meeting minutes
• Two citizen comment periods, three minutes per speaker

The Planning Commission recommended the approval of a rezoning request for two properties to the Township Board. The commission also directed the township attorney to update bylaws regarding social media use and approved a letter of good standing for Soil Friends.

• Recommended approval to Township Board for rezoning of 5057 E Main and 1654 Leigh Ave (7-0)
• Requested comstockmi.gov email addresses for Planning Commissioners and the Chair
• Directed Attorney Thall to draft bylaw additions addressing social media commentary (7-0)
• Approved request for Chair Lawrence to write a letter of good standing for Soil Friends (4-2-1)
• Approved March 12, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)