Webster Twp: Board Meeting Synopsis 1/20/26

SYNOPSIS Webster Township Board Meeting – January 20, 2026, 7:00 P.M.

The Webster Township Board Meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Supervisor Mike DeAngelo on January 20, 2026 at Webster Township Hall, 5665 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI 48130. Members present: Supervisor Mike DeAngelo; Treasurer John Scharf; Trustees Shelly Vrsek, Dan Munzel, Jeff Harms, Brant Savander; Zoning Administrator Sri Komaragiri; Deputy Supervisor Rick Kleinschmidt; Deputy Clerk Alayna Calleja; and 13 citizens. Absent: Clerk Tonie Brovont

Motion to approve the minutes of the Webster Township Board of Trustees Regular Meeting held on December 16, 2025 as presented. Carried.

Motion to approve the agenda as amended. Carried.

Motion to accept the Treasurer’s report and pay bills, as well as those anticipated bills received before our next meeting scheduled for February 17, 2026. Carried.

Motion to receive and file the Consent Agenda as amended. Carried.

Motion to approve and pay O’Neal invoice #12286 in the amount of $110,224.62. Carried.

Motion to recommend reappointing Dave Daily for a term to expire at the end of December 2028 to the Road Committee. Carried.

Discussion – Approval of Back Field Rental

Motion to adopt Resolution 26-01 amending Sections 3, 6, 7, and 8 of the Webster Township Public Nuisance Ordinance, as presented at tonight’s meeting, with minor revisions as discussed, including the removal of the word “farm” from “farm animals” from the first paragraph of Section 7. The Township Zoning Administrator is directed to ensure that the revisions approved at the meeting are incorporated into the final resolution of record. Carried.

Motion to approve the payment of the BS&A invoice #165868 in the amount of $7,663.00 and AF Group Invoice #1002451686 in the amount of $3,712.00. Carried.

Discussion – ZBA November and December Minutes

Motion to postpone Use of Attorney Resolution until next regular BOT Meeting on February 17, 2026. Carried.

Motion to postpone Supervision of Zoning Administrator and Enforcement Officer Resolution until next regular BOT Meeting on February 17, 2026. Failed.

Motion Vrsek second Harms to approve designating Jeff Harms as a temporary supervisor of the Zoning Administrator until a more comprehensive resolution can be made that matches the Zoning Administrator’s new contract. Carried.

Discussion – Health Insurance Ordinance from Attorney Hopkins

Motion to accept O’Neal bid for up to $37,359.30. Carried.

Discussion – Draft Budget (includes 2026 Road Maintenance Plan.

Motion to direct the Planning Commission to work on a recommendation for the Land Division Ordinance that addresses the 4:1 ratio to apply to all parcels regardless of acreage, to review the methods of measurement, to require clarity when applying these standards, and make a recommendation to start regulating boundary adjustments as to not create any nonconforming lots and structures. Carried.

Discussion – Rules and Format for Upcoming Town Hall Meeting (1/28/26)

Discussion – Conflict of Interest of Retention of Asher-Kelly Attorney

Motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:13 p.m. Carried.

Respectfully submitted, Tonie Brovont, Clerk. Full minutes are available at www.webstermi.us