Webster Twp: Board Meeting Synopsis 6/16/24

SYNOPSIS Webster Township Board Meeting – June 16, 2026, 7:00 P.M.

The Webster Township Board Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Trustee Shelly Vrsek on June 16, 2026 at Webster Township Hall, 5665 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI 48130. 6 Board Members were present and 54 citizens.

Motion to approve May 13, May 19, June 3, June 5, 2026 Board Minutes, as amended. Carried.

Motion to approve amended agenda. Carried.

Motion to accept Treasurer’s report and pay bills as presented. Carried.

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

Motion to adopt Resolution 26-18, as amended. Carried.

Motion to continue to participate in the Washtenaw Urban County. Carried.

Motion to accept insurance premium options offered by Decker Agency. Carried.

Motion to adopt Resolution 26-20 to amend the Webster Township Zoning Ordinance No. 08-11, Article 3, Sections 3.80, 3.85, 3.90, 3.95, 3.100, 3.105, and 3.110, as amended. Carried.

Motion to adopt an amendment to the Webster Township Zoning Ordinance 08-11, by adding a new Section 12.12 to Article 12, establishing a one-year temporary moratorium, subject to an extension by resolution, on the permitting, consideration, approval, location, construction, and/or installation of any Data Center facilities or Battery Energy Storage Systems. Carried.

Discussion – Supervisor selection. Application deadline June 22, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.; Candidate Interviews June 30, 2026, 7:00 p.m.; Deliberation and Supervisor selection July 14, 2026, 7 p.m.

Motion to postpone the Private Road Ordinance until July 21, 2026 Board Meeting. Carried.

Postponed – Draft Enforcement Policy.

Discussion – Zoning and Planning Services interim needs and next steps.

Discussion – Delegation of Supervisor’s Duties

Motion to hire Rick Kleinschmidt as construction project manager at the rate he was previously making. Carried.

Motion to appoint John Scharf as temporary township facilities and security manager, until a

new supervisor is appointed. Carried.

Motion to appoint Tonie Brovont as temporary township legal agent for PDR, Metro Act/Surf Air Wireless, IVS, and others that may arise, until a new supervisor is appointed. Carried.

Motion to appoint Tonie Brovont as temporary insurance point person until a new supervisor is appointed. Carried.

Motion to put in place a moratorium of hall rentals. Carried.

Discussion – Siren Survey halfway report.

Motion to authorize signing the Surf Air Wireless application.

Motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:36 p.m. Carried.

Respectfully submitted, Tonie Brovont, Clerk

Full minutes available www.webstermi.us