Plainfield public meetings in 2024

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider a Brownfield Redevelopment Plan for 4965 and 4959 Plainfield Avenue. The board is also reviewing the intent to create a Corridor Improvement Authority for Plainfield Avenue.

• Public hearing and resolution for Brownfield Redevelopment Plan at 4965 and 4959 Plainfield Avenue
• Proposal from Progressive Companies for Zoning Ordinance Update project for $50,000
• Payment to Al's Excavating for $183,319.56 for Jericho Avenue and Airway Street pathway improvements
• Payment to FER-PAL Construction USA, LLC for $172,870.73 for West River Drive and 4 Mile Road water main rehabilitation
• Engineering and design services from Fishbeck for Plainfield Library Phase 2 Roof Repair not to exceed $19,000.00

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a Brownfield Redevelopment Plan for the Coit Flats multifamily housing project at 4959 and 4965 Plainfield Avenue. The board also approved a large consent agenda covering infrastructure payments, engineering contracts, and a Corridor Improvement Authority for Plainfield Avenue. A closed session was held to discuss settlement strategy in a tax tribunal case involving the West Michigan Sports Commission.

• Approved Brownfield Redevelopment Plan for Coit Flats housing (7-0)
• Approved Resolution of Intent for Plainfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority
• Approved $19,000 engineering services for Plainfield Library Phase 2 Roof Repair
• Approved $64,600 increase in fees for Grand Rogue Park project
• Approved $183,319.56 final payment for Jericho Ave/Airway St pathway
• Approved $172,870.73 payment for West River Drive/4 Mile Rd water main rehab
• Approved $208,688.58 payment for Northgate Phase 2 water supply improvements
• Approved 2025 Board Meeting Dates resolution (6-1)

Comstock Park Downtown Development Authority

The board approved a contract with Valley City Sign to repair the Community Plaza sign and granted two facade improvement funds. The board also accepted the October treasurer's report and approved the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Approved Valley City Sign bid to repair Community Plaza sign ($26,000.00) (unanimous)
• Approved facade improvement grant for John Stephan for 20% of costs totaling $1,665.00 (unanimous)
• Approved facade improvement grant for LCMU Ballpark sign for 20% of costs totaling $6,666.30 (unanimous)
• Approved October 15, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted October 2024 Treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting dates (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss the 2025 budget, zoning ordinance amendments, and a request to rezone 3955 Butternut Drive to office use. The meeting includes a public hearing and a decision regarding a Brownfield Redevelopment Plan for 4965 and 4959 Plainfield Avenue.

• Proposed 2025 Budget approval
• Public hearing and resolution for Brownfield Redevelopment Plan at 4965 and 4959 Plainfield Avenue
• Rezoning request for 3955 Butternut Drive from Residential (R-1B) to Office (O)
• Payment of $344,875.50 for Northgate Phase 2 water project
• Payment of $271,740.00 for Saddle Ridge sewer project

The Board approved the 2025 budget and a 3.9% cost of living adjustment for non-bargaining employees. Several infrastructure payments were authorized, and the Board approved a Brownfield Redevelopment Plan for a multifamily housing project.

• Approved 2025 Budget (6-0)
• Approved Brownfield Redevelopment Plan for 4959 and 4965 Plainfield Avenue (6-0)
• Rezoned 3955 Butternut Drive from Residential (R-1B) to Office (O) (6-0)
• Approved 3.9% cost of living adjustment for non-bargaining employees (6-0)
• Approved easement for Kent County Drain Commissioner pump station on Dean Lake (6-0)
• Approved $271,740 payment for Saddle Ridge sewer project (6-0)
• Approved $344,875.50 payment for Northgate Phase 2 water project (6-0)
• Approved $144,295.84 payment for Northgate Phase 1 water project (6-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review proposed rate increases for water and sewer services to fund capital improvement projects. The meeting includes a vote on purchasing a new vehicle for the Facilities and Asset Manager and a review of the September Fire Department report.

• Proposed 5% increase for water consumption and base fees
• Proposed 3.2% increase for sewer usage fees
• Purchase of a 2024 Ford Maverick XL truck from Tony Betten and Sons Ford for $28,073.00
• Approval of September Fire Department report
• Change of regular Board meeting date from December 9 to December 16, 2024

The Board approved the 2025 water and sewer rates and the purchase of a 2024 Ford Maverick XL truck. The Board also approved the accounts payable and changed the December regular meeting date.

• Approved 2025 water and sewer rates
• Approved purchase of 2024 Ford Maverick XL truck for $28,073.00
• Approved change of regular Board meeting date from December 9 to December 16, 2024
• Approved October 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved Accounts Payable
• Nominated Frank Pfaff as President Pro-tem (6-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a workshop to discuss the 2025 Budget. The meeting includes several payment approvals for water main and road projects, as well as a tentative plat approval for a residential subdivision.

• Tentative Preliminary Plat for Ravines at Inwood Plat Phase 4 (38 single-family lots)
• Payment to Milbocker and Sons, Inc. for $342,198.05 (Northgate Phase 1)
• Payment to Dean's Landscaping and Excavating for $528,854.25 (Algoma Township-Saddle Ridge)
• Payment to CIPP Lining for $299,320.00 (West River and 4 Mile Water Main Lining)
• 10-year renewal of Uniform Video Service Local Franchise Agreement with Comcast of Michigan, LLC

The Board approved a consent agenda including several payments for water service and landscaping projects. The Board also authorized a 10-year renewal of the Uniform Video Service Local Franchise Agreement with Comcast of Michigan, LLC.

• Approved Tentative Preliminary Plat for Ravines at Inwood Plat Phase 4
• Approved $14,694.00 payment to McDonald Plumbing for Area 8A water service connections
• Approved $342,198.05 payment to Milbocker and Sons, Inc. for Northgate Phase 1
• Approved $528,854.25 payment to Dean's Landscaping and Excavating for Saddle Ridge
• Approved change order no. 1 for Alpine Township - Kittery Drive, Bowdoin Pines Drive and Bingham Court
• Approved $299,320.00 payment to CIPP Lining for West River and 4 Mile Water Main Lining
• Approved 10 year renewal of Uniform Video Service Local Franchise Agreement with Comcast of Michigan, LLC
• Approved September 23, 2024 meeting minutes and Accounts Payable

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss infrastructure and consider several consent agenda items, including landscaping design for Plainfield Avenue. The meeting also includes an infrastructure workshop.

• Proposed $118,000 contract with Progressive AE for Plainfield Avenue landscaping design and oversight
• Proposed $18,650 purchase of picnic table tops and benches from RJ Thomas Manufacturing
• Resolution to ratify a streetlight agreement for Bristle Cone and Northland Drive
• Infrastructure Workshop

The Board of Trustees approved several items via a consent agenda, including a landscaping design contract and the purchase of picnic tables. The meeting also included an infrastructure workshop presentation.

• Approved $118,000 contract with Progressive AE for Plainfield Avenue landscaping improvements (7-0)
• Approved $18,650 purchase of picnic table tops and benches from RJ Thomas Manufacturing (7-0)
• Approved streetlight resolution for Bristle Cone and Northland Drive (7-0)
• Approved September 09, 2024 regular meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable (7-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold public hearings for the 2025 Budget and 2024 Master Plan revisions. The body is also considering a 2025 millage rate of 4.1706 mills and several infrastructure contracts.

• Bid from Montgomery Excavating for Northgate Phase 2 for $1,366,360.00
• Payment to FER-PAL Construction USA, LLC for West River Drive and 4 Mile Road water main rehabilitation for $897,797.50
• Payment to Dean's Landscaping & Excavating, Inc. for Algoma Township-Saddle Ridge wastewater extension for $589,888.80
• Payment to Milbocker and Sons, Inc. for Northgate Phase 1 for $566,788.64
• Purchase of two Fire Department command vehicles and upfitting not to exceed $130,758.00

The Board approved a total 2025 millage rate of 4.1706 mills and adopted the 2024 Master Plan update. Several infrastructure payments and contracts were approved via the consent agenda, including road and water main work. The Board also authorized repairs to the Rockford Trail.

• Approved 2025 general fund millage of 3.7 mills and trails/recreation millage of 0.4706 mills (7-0)
• Approved 2024 Master Plan Update (7-0)
• Approved Rockford Trail repair by Riverworks Construction not to exceed $105,000 (7-0)
• Approved Northgate Phase 2 bid from Montgomery Excavating for $1,366,360.00 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of two Fire Department command vehicles and upfitting not to exceed $130,758.00 (7-0)
• Approved West River Drive and 4 Mile Road water main payment to FER-PAL Construction USA, LLC for $897,797.50 (7-0)
• Approved Plainfield Library roof repair by Architectural Metals, Inc. not to exceed $72,500.00 (7-0)
• Approved wastewater system extension payment to Dean's Landscaping & Excavating, Inc. for $589,888.80 (7-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a workshop to discuss the proposed 2025 General Fund Operating Budget. The meeting also includes votes on water main replacement engineering and final payments for water supply extensions.

• Engineering services estimate from Prein and Newhof for Westgate Phase 3 cast iron water main replacement: $294,200
• Final payment to Montgomery Excavating for Area 10, 17 & 18 water supply system extension: $10,000
• Workshop to discuss the proposed 2025 General Fund Operating Budget

The Board approved a $294,200 engineering estimate for the Westgate Phase 3 water main replacement. A final payment of $10,000 to Montgomery Excavating was also approved. The Board held a workshop to discuss the proposed 2025 General Fund Operating Budget.

• Approved $294,200 engineering estimate for Westgate Phase 3 water main replacement (6-0)
• Approved $10,000 final payment to Montgomery Excavating for Area 10, 17 & 18 (6-0)
• Approved August 12, 2026 regular meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable (6-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review several water and wastewater infrastructure payments and a new bid for a force main replacement. The meeting includes a public hearing on sidewalk special assessments and a discussion on a brownfield redevelopment plan.

• Bid for Northland Lift Station Force Main Replacement Project to Schippers Excavating for $2,132,540.00
• Public hearing and resolution to finalize special assessment roll for Black Oaks Sidewalks
• Proposed Brownfield Redevelopment Plan for mixed-use development at 1303 Post Drive
• Payment of $595,118.83 to Milbocker and Sons for Northgate Phase 1 water supply improvements
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 26, Parks and Recreation in the Code of Ordinances

The Board approved a 25-year Brownfield Redevelopment Plan and reimbursement agreement for a mixed-use development at 1303 Post Drive. Trustees also finalized a special assessment roll for Black Oaks sidewalks and amended the Parks and Recreation ordinance. Multiple infrastructure payments and a $2.1M lift station contract were approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved Brownfield Redevelopment Plan and reimbursement agreement for 1303 Post Drive (7-0)
• Finalized special assessment roll for Black Oaks Sidewalks (7-0)
• Adopted amendments to Chapter 26, Parks and Recreation, of the Code of Ordinances (7-0)
• Approved $2,132,540.00 bid for Northland Lift Station Force Main Replacement to Schippers Excavating (7-0)
• Approved $595,118.83 payment to Milbocker and Sons for Northgate Phase 1 (7-0)
• Approved $334,165.00 payment to FER-PAL Construction USA for water supply improvements (7-0)
• Approved $320,716.35 payment to Dean's Landscaping and Excavating for wastewater extension (7-0)
• Approved $271,471.13 change order for Production Well #17 to K&R, Inc. (7-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review a proposal to restructure the fire department's administrative positions. The board is also considering a contract for renovations at Fire Station 1.

• Proposed remodel of Fire Station 1 kitchen and bathroom by Leading Construction for $83,228.92
• Proposed fire department restructure: converting Fire Inspector to Fire Marshall
• Proposed creation of a Fire and Life Safety Educator position
• Proposed creation of an Assistant Chief position

The Plainfield Charter Township Board approved a consent agenda that included a $83,228.92 contract for the remodel of Fire Station 1 and an organizational re-structure of the fire department. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes, the accounts payable, and received June reports for fire and ordinance enforcement. All items passed with a unanimous 7-0 roll call vote.

• Approved July 08, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Approved fire department organizational re-structure
• Approved Station 1 remodel by Leading Construction for $83,228.92
• Received Fire and Ordinance Enforcement reports for June
• Approved Accounts Payable
• Approved Agenda including Consent Agenda and Accounts Payable (7-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board will consider a third amendment to the Sewage Collection and Treatment Agreement to cap revenue targets. Additionally, the Board will consider the purchase of 5127 Plainfield Avenue NE and a public hearing for a Black Oaks Sidewalk Special Assessment District.

• Third Amendment to Sewage Collection-Treatment Agreement
• Purchase of 5127 Plainfield Avenue NE for $499,258.28
• Public hearing for Black Oaks Sidewalk Special Assessment District
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 26, Parks and Recreation
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 32, Article II, Sidewalks and Non-Motorized Trails

The Board approved the purchase of 5217 Plainfield Avenue NE and confirmed boundaries for the Black Oak Sidewalk Special Assessment District. The Board also enacted amendments to the sidewalk and non-motorized trails ordinance.

• Approved purchase of 5217 Plainfield Avenue NE for $499,258.28 (6-0)
• Confirmed boundaries and cost estimate for Black Oak Sidewalk Special Assessment District (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for special assessment roll for August 12, 2024 (6-0)
• Adopted amendments to Chapter 32, Article II (Sidewalks and Non-Motorized Trails) of the Code of Ordinances (6-0)
• Approved $145,400.15 payment to Al's Excavating for shared-use pathway improvements (6-0)
• Approved $229,929.12 payment to Milbocker and Sons, Inc. for Northgate Phase 1 (6-0)
• Approved $29,707.72 payment to Dykema Excavators, Inc. for Kutshill Pump Station (6-0)
• Approved Third Amendment to Sewage Collection-Treatment Agreement (6-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board will consider the first reading and public notice for proposed amendments to the Sidewalk and Non-Motorized Trails Ordinance. Additionally, the Board will review several payment applications for water and road projects and consider expenditures for the Grand Rogue Park project.

• First reading of proposed amendments to the Sidewalk and Non-Motorized Trails Ordinance
• Resolution for sidewalk public improvements at 5215, 5265, and 5295 West River Drive
• $2,500 request for Kent County Road Commission deer management study
• $8,946.00 payment to McDonald Plumbing for water service connections in Area 8B
• $25,755.02 payment to B&L Excavation Corp. for Area 9C

The Board approved a contract for Phase 1 and 2 improvements to Grand Rogue Park. The Board also passed a consent agenda including several infrastructure payments, appointments, and a budget amendment.

• Awarded Grand Rogue Park Phase 1 and 2 contract to Dan’s Excavating not to exceed $1,757,025 (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment number 1 (5-0)
• Appointed Nancy Wood to Plainfield Brownfield Redevelopment Authority through Dec 31, 2025 (5-0)
• Appointed Fire Chief Svoboda to Kent County EMS Consortium (5-0)
• Authorized first reading and publication for Sidewalk and Non-Motorized Trails Ordinance amendments (5-0)
• Approved $316,030.75 payment to Dykema Excavators for Kuttshill pump station transmission main (5-0)
• Approved $189,486.90 payment to CL Trucking, Inc. for Alpine Township projects (5-0)
• Approved $2,500 for Kent County Road Commission deer management study (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board will consider authorizing a 63-day public comment period for the Draft Master Plan Update. Additionally, the Board will consider the appointment of Kyle Svoboda as Fire Chief.

• Authorize 63-day public comment period for Draft Master Plan Update
• Appoint Janel Curry to the Planning Commission
• Appoint Diane Van Epps and Kris Ford to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
• Easement agreement for Dwight Lydell Park improvements
• Engineering proposal from Prein & Newhof for Production Well 18 and Grand Rogue Park

The Board approved the appointment of Kyle Svoboda as the new Fire Chief, effective June 7, 2024. They also adopted a new policy for placing memorials, monuments, or benches in publicly owned spaces. Additionally, the Board authorized several water infrastructure payments and approved a draft Master Plan update for public comment.

• Approved Kyle Svoboda as Fire Chief effective June 7, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved Policy for Placement of Memorials, Monuments, or Benches (7-0)
• Approved $991,205.08 payment to Dykema Excavators for water supply improvements
• Approved $365,984.05 payment to CL Trucking and Excavating for water supply improvements
• Approved $72,590.39 PEG funds for Rockford Public Schools cameras
• Approved Draft Master Plan Update for 63-day public comment period
• Approved easement agreement for Dwight Lydell Park improvements
• Approved engineering proposals for Production Well 18 and Northgate water main replacement

Board of Trustees

The Board will hold a workshop to discuss township-wide infrastructure projects. The meeting also includes the review of the consent agenda and various payment approvals for construction and utility services.

• Saddle Ridge sewer extension project bid from Dean's Landscaping and Excavating, Inc. for $2,950,322.00
• Hoekstra Roofing Company contract for Station #1 flat roofs for $157,590.00
• Rezoning of 4760 West River Drive NE from I, Industrial to CC, Commuter Commercial
• Establishment of Streetlight Special Assessment District for Eastern Meadows Plat
• Denial of Irrigation Well Appeal for Tenhave-Chapman

The Board approved a consent agenda including a major sewer extension project and roof repairs for Station #1. Several payments for private water service connections across multiple areas were also authorized.

• Approved Saddle Ridge sewer extension bid from Dean's Landscaping and Excavating, Inc. for $2,950,322.00
• Approved replacing all flat roofs at Station #1 by Hoekstra Roofing Company for $157,590.00
• Approved water service connection payments to McDonald Plumbing for Area 8B ($17,745.00), Area 8C ($9,449.00), Area 9A ($26,454.00), and Area 9C ($18,565.00)
• Approved water service connection payments to Tubergen Construction Inc. for Area 8C ($10,025.00) and Area 9B ($13,149.50)
• Approved April 08, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved Accounts Payable

Board of Trustees

The Board will consider rezoning 4760 West River Drive NE from Industrial to Commuter Commercial. Other items include a public hearing for the Eastern Meadows Plat streetlight district and a resolution regarding an irrigation well appeal for Tenhave-Chapman.

• Public hearing: Eastern Meadows Plat Streetlight Special Assessment District
• Rezoning 4760 West River Drive NE from I, Industrial to CC, Commuter Commercial
• Resolution on Irrigation Well Appeal for Tenhave-Chapman
• Payment to Dykema Excavators: $401,650.78 for Kuttshill pump station project
• Payment to CL Trucking & Excavating: $294,313.90 for Alpine Township water main project

The Board approved a rezoning request for 4760 West River Drive NE from Industrial to Commuter Commercial. It also established a streetlight special assessment district for the Eastern Meadows Plat and denied an irrigation well appeal.

• Approved rezoning of 4760 West River Drive NE from Industrial to Commuter Commercial (6-0)
• Approved Resolutions #2 and #3 to establish Streetlight Special Assessment District and Roll for Eastern Meadows Plat (6-0)
• Denied Irrigation Well Appeal for Tenhave-Chapman (6-0)
• Approved $401,650.78 payment to Dykema Excavators for Kuttshill pump station project (6-0)
• Approved $294,313.90 payment to CL Trucking & Excavating for Alpine Township project (6-0)
• Approved March 25, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted Planning Commission's 2023 Annual Report (6-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss a proposal for a trails and parks millage and receive updates on current projects. The meeting also includes the review of several consent agenda items involving equipment purchases and utility payments.

• Purchase of firefighter gear from TecGen51 for $28,679.20
• Payment to McDonald Plumbing for water service connections in Area 8C for $43,543.00
• Bid from Milbocker and Sons, Inc. for water supply system improvements at Northgate Phase 1
• Payments for utility easements for the Northland lift station force main replacement totaling $96,190.00
• Resolution requesting reimbursement from the State of Michigan for August 2023 storm damage

The Board approved a consent agenda including several infrastructure payments and the purchase of firefighter gear. The Board also reappointed three members to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and requested state reimbursement for 2023 storm damage.

• Approved $28,679.20 for firefighter gear from TecGen51 (5-0)
• Approved $43,543.00 to Mc Donald Plumbing for water service connections (5-0)
• Approved Milbocker and Sons, Inc. bid for Northgate Phase 1 water supply improvements (5-0)
• Approved $96,190.00 for Northland lift station force main utility easements (5-0)
• Approved resolution requesting State of Michigan reimbursement for August 2023 storm damage (5-0)
• Reappointed Andrew Engelbert, Walter (Wally) Gorak, and Robin Ellerthorpe to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (5-0)
• Approved March 4 and March 11, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board will consider establishing a streetlight special assessment district for Eastern Meadows Plat. The agenda also includes a $1,744,986.00 water main lining project and various private water service connection payments.

• Establish Streetlight Special Assessment District for Eastern Meadows Plat
• Water main lining project with Fer-Pal Construction for $1,744,986.00
• Public hearing scheduled for April 8, 2024, regarding Eastern Meadows Streetlight S.A.D.
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 32, Sidewalk and Non-Motorized Trail of the Code of Ordinances
• Final plats and surety bonds for Boulder View West #1 and Northbrook #8

The Board approved a water main lining contract with Fer-Pal Construction and several payments for private water service connections. Members also approved a sewer service agreement amendment with Algoma Township and two final plats.

• Approved $1,744,986.00 water main lining project with Fer-Pal Construction
• Approved First Amendment to Sewer Service Agreement with Algoma Township
• Approved final plat and surety bond for Boulder View West #1
• Approved final plat and surety bond for Northbrook #8
• Approved $9,320.00 payment to McDonald Plumbing for Area 13 - Packer Loop
• Approved $12,594.00 payment to McDonald Plumbing for miscellaneous connections
• Approved $34,240.00 to Herrington Excavating and $10,175.00 to McDonald Plumbing for Area 9A - 10 Mile Road
• Approved $20,355.00 payment to McDonald Plumbing for Area 9C

Board of Trustees

The Board conducted interviews for an open Trustee seat and appointed Nancy Wood to the position. The Board also approved a painting project for the water treatment plant.

• Appointed Nancy Wood as trustee (5-0)
• Approved $15,600.00 east floor painting project at water treatment plant by Dave Cole Decorators (5-0)
• Nominated Susan Morrow for President Pro-tem for the meeting (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees scheduled interviews for three candidates seeking the open Trustee position. The interviews will take place on February 26, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Plainfield Library meeting room.

• Nominated Susan Morrow as President Pro Tem for the meeting (4-0)
• Approved interviews for Brian Justema, Nancy Wood, and Robin Ellerthorpe on Feb. 26 (4-0)
• Set interview order via random selection: Robin Ellerthorpe, Nancy Wood, Brian Justema

Board of Trustees

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding a request to rezone 4875 Palenque Place from R-1B to R-3 and then to a Planned Unit Development. Additionally, the Board will consider adopting the 2024 Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan and a resolution to accept a State of Michigan Hazard Mitigation Grant.

• Public hearing for rezoning 4875 Palenque Place from R-1B to R-3 and then to PUD
• Proposal for engineering services for South Rogue River Trail not to exceed $258,000
• Purchase of an enclosed equipment trailer from U.S.A. Trailer for $15,699.00
• Payment to Herrington Excavating Inc. for water service connections in Area 9A ($79,128.00)
• Payment to VandenBerg Bros. Inc. for water service connections in Area 9A ($69,415.00)

The Board denied a request to rezone 4875 Palenque Place to a Planned Unit Development, citing inconsistency with the Township Master Plan. The Board also adopted the 2024 Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan and accepted a State of Michigan Hazard Mitigation Grant.

• Denied rezoning of 4875 Palenque Place from R-1B to R-3 and then to PUD (4-1)
• Approved 2024 Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of State of Michigan Hazard Mitigation Grant to purchase up to 14 parcels and demolish structures (5-0)
• Approved $258,000 engineering services for South Rogue River Trail (5-0)
• Approved $15,699 purchase of enclosed equipment trailer for Facilities Management (5-0)
• Approved water service connection payments to Herrington Excavating Inc. and VandenBerg Bros. Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Joshua Burgess and Jeannine Pond as alternate Board of Review members (5-0)
• Approved charitable gaming license request for Grand Rapids Oral Deaf PTO (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider several payments to McDonald Plumbing for private water service connections across multiple areas. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Comprehensive Plan Update and approval of the 2024-26 local road work plan.

• Payment to McDonald Plumbing for water service connections in Area 8C: $8,795.00
• Payment to McDonald Plumbing for water service connections in Area 9A: $77,130.00
• Payment to McDonald Plumbing for water service connections in Area 9C: $29,030.00
• Payment to McDonald Plumbing for water service connections in Areas 10, 17 & 18: $97,955.00
• Bid award for Bell & Peak Lane lift station to Jackson Merkey for $694,725.00

The Board held a special meeting to conduct interviews for the Township Treasurer position. Following deliberations, the Board voted to appoint Jack Hagedorn to the role.

• Appointed Jack Hagedorn as Treasurer (5-1)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review the 2023 Annual Floodplain Report and consider several payments for water supply system extensions. The meeting includes a presentation on the Grand River Greenway and an update on the South Rogue River Trail project.

• Payment to B&L Excavation for Area 9C water system extension: $153,792.98
• Payment to Montgomery Excavating for Area 10, 17, and 18 water system extension: $53,535.45
• Payments to Herrington Excavating for various water service connections: $67,058.50, $14,544.00, $110,695.00, $349,444.00, $51,082.00, $28,115.00, and $69,829.00
• Payment to McDonald Plumbing for water service connections: $27,559.00 and $30,629.00
• Payment to VandenBerg Bros. for water service connections: $10,532.50, $107,371.00, $52,424.50, and $12,624.00

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included several payments for water supply system extensions and private water service connections. The board also accepted the 2023 Annual Floodplain Report and approved the December 11, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Approved December 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Accepted 2023 Annual Floodplain Report
• Approved $153,792.98 payment to B&L Excavation Corp. for Area 9C water extension
• Approved $53,535.45 payment to Montgomery Excavating for Area 10, 17, and 18 water extension
• Approved $192,297.50 in payments to Herrington Excavating for Areas 8A, 8B, and 8C
• Approved $119,995.00 in payments to Herrington Excavating and VandenBerg Bros. for miscellaneous water connections
• Approved $359,976.50 in payments to Herrington Excavating and VandenBerg Bros. for Area 9A
• Approved $230,436.50 in payments to Herrington Excavating, McDonald Plumbing, and VandenBerg Bros. for Area 9C