[0:13] [laughter]

[0:23] [clears throat] >> Good evening. Welcome to the Charter

[0:26] Township of Brownstown Township Board Meeting for July 20th, 2026. Please

[0:32] stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

[0:36] » I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America

[0:41] and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with

[0:47] liberty and justice for all. >> This was going to be earlier.

[0:52] Will the clerk please call the roll? Supervisor Brough?

[0:57] » Here. >> Clerk Printer? Here.

[1:00] Treasurer Ebersole? >> Here.

[1:02] » Trustee Allen is excused. Trustee Chapman?

[1:05] » Here. >> Trustee Jones?

[1:07] » Here. >> Trustee Killian?

[1:08] » Here.

[1:11] » Also in front of you is the regular board meeting minutes from July 6th,

[1:15] 2026. May I have a motion?

[1:19] » Motion to approve the regular board meeting from July 6th, 2026.

[1:23] » Support. >> Motion by Chapman, supported by Jones.

[1:27] Any discussion?

[1:31] All those in favor signify by saying aye.

[1:33] » Aye. >> [clears throat]

[1:34] » Opposed? Passes with six votes.

[1:40] Also is the agenda approval for tonight. May I have a motion to accept?

[1:45] » Motion to approve the agenda tonight. >> Support. [clears throat]

[1:49] » Any discussion?

[1:52] All those in favor signify by saying aye.

[1:54] » Aye. >> Opposed?

[1:56] Motion carried, 6-0. Um, first we have a present-

[2:02] Circuit Court of Michigan. If you'd like to come up to the phone, let me

[2:06] apologize um, introduce myself so I don't know

[2:09] your name. >> [clears throat]

[2:10] » Okay. Good evening, everyone. I am Judge Shalina Anderson and my

[2:16] apology for having my back to all of you,

[2:20] but I am here to give a brief presentation.

[2:27] I sit on the 3rd Circuit Court in the Criminal Division,

[2:31] uh, down in the Criminal Justice Center. And the reason why I am here is just to,

[2:38] let you all know that the Circuit Court, um, is available to the community. Um,

[2:44] we, uh, want to be involved in the

[2:47] community. We want to know, we want you all to know,

[2:51] what we can provide, for your communities. And so, we have been going

[2:55] out to all of the communities within Wayne County, to their, uh, Council

[3:00] meetings, Trustee meetings, just giving a 10-minute presentation about our

[3:05] court.

[3:08] We have several events that we participate in, that we celebrate

[3:13] Adoption Day, Reunification Day, uh, New Lawyer Swearing In, and Law Day,

[3:20] and other activities that we are involved in, with respect to the

[3:23] community. And we've been receiving a lot of

[3:27] feedback from our jurors, um, that have received summons. And we

[3:33] are in a new facility. Uh, prior to, we were at the Frank Murphy Hall of

[3:37] Justice, in terms of the Criminal Division. We've since moved to the

[3:41] Criminal Justice Center, which sits on Russell, in the City of Detroit, and

[3:46] it's a little bit off of I-75 and Warren Avenue. And there, there's

[3:52] more space, there's uh more technology uh that the jurors can take advantage of

[3:58] and they feel more comfortable in that space. That's been the feedback that we

[4:02] have received. Um additionally, we um have

[4:06] um worked out services for the jurors. And

[4:10] so, if they feel like they need uh mental health services or counseling or

[4:16] anything of that nature because they have sat on a jury that maybe

[4:20] um was a lot for them to handle mentally, then we do offer mental health

[4:24] services for them. And that's something that is new that we haven't always

[4:28] had.

[4:31] So, the Third Judicial Circuit Court is our trial court in Wayne County, and it

[4:37] sits above the District Court, the Probate Court, and the Municipal Courts.

[4:43] Um decisions from any of our Third Circuit Courts can be appealed to the

[4:47] Michigan Court of Appeals, and then ultimately to the Michigan Supreme

[4:52] Court.

[4:56] Of course, there have been celebrations going on throughout the year um to

[5:01] celebrate uh the 250th birthday of the United States, and the court has also

[5:07] taken part in celebrations and continued throughout the year to um engage in

[5:13] celebrations that um celebrate the unique differences from

[5:18] within Wayne County. Our mission is to serve the community by

[5:24] providing accessible and equal justice for all. And our vision is to be an

[5:28] exemplary and innovative court leading with integrity and providing justice and

[5:33] public service. We recently had a um survey and questionnaire that we had

[5:41] out. So, anyone who came to our courtrooms or within our buildings, or

[5:45] even if you had a Zoom hearing, you were able to click on the QR code and give

[5:52] your feedback about what your experience is with the 3rd Circuit Court and the

[5:57] leadership for the 3rd Circuit Court. They're interested in hearing from the

[6:00] community and what that feedback is. At the 3rd Circuit Court, we have

[6:05] approximately 60 judges. We have more than 25 referees. Those

[6:11] referees are usually found in the family division that would make some decisions

[6:18] so that the docket can move along and everything doesn't have to necessarily

[6:22] go through a judge. We have more than 500 total employees and our normal

[6:28] business hours run from 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday.

[6:34] There are some judges that maybe start a little earlier, some that start a little

[6:38] later. For me, I am a judge that starts at 9:00.

[6:44] We do have four locations. We have the Coleman A. Young Building, which we

[6:48] refer to as the K-Mac Building. And in that building, we deal with our civil

[6:52] matters, our family matters, domestic matters. We have the Lincoln Hall of

[6:58] Justice, which also sits off of I-75 in Warren, and that deals with the juvenile

[7:04] matters. And then, of course, I've already

[7:07] mentioned the Criminal Justice Center, which deals with all of our criminal

[7:11] felony matters after they've been bound over from our local district court. And

[7:16] then, we have the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice, which is where most of our

[7:20] friend of the court matters are handled.

[7:24] The Wayne County Circuit Court is funded, a portion of that funding comes

[7:29] from Wayne County, and the other portion of that funding comes from the state of

[7:33] Michigan. We work in conjunction with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. That

[7:38] is the office that provides uh security for the courtroom

[7:44] as well as it provides a supervision for the Wayne County Jail. We also work in

[7:50] conjunction with the Wayne County Clerk's Office and of course the Clerk's

[7:54] Office is the keeper of all of the records for Wayne County.

[7:59] When considering all of the divisions that the Third Circuit Court is

[8:02] responsible for, again, there is the civil, criminal, family, domestic, and

[8:07] family juvenile units. The civil unit um involves any type of

[8:12] non-monetary damages that are above 25,000, election disputes, property

[8:17] disputes, contracts, um things of that nature.

[8:21] Of course, as I said, the criminal division we deal with adult felonies,

[8:26] um any criminal appeals from District Court, those parties that may not have

[8:30] been satisfied at the local level can then appeal to the Circuit Court and we

[8:35] essentially serve as the court of appeals for the District Court.

[8:39] And we also deal with search warrants, so there is always a emergency judge

[8:45] that is on call 24/7 and so if there is a situation where a search warrant needs

[8:52] to be executed um to search within a home or an arrest warrant or things of

[8:58] that nature, those can always um be signed.

[9:01] Uh there's also someone that is always on call to deal with personal protection

[9:06] orders and also um the new orders where if you feel like there is an individual

[9:13] who has a mental health issue who maybe perhaps should not be

[9:18] um in possession of weapons, there is a method for which you can contact an

[9:22] emergency judge to have um order signed so that those weapons can

[9:28] be taken away from those who may be suffering from a mental health crisis.

[9:33] We also have the family domestic division which again um deals with

[9:38] divorce, child support, custody, parenting time, the PPOs, and the ERPOs

[9:43] that I just mentioned, um, and friend of the court.

[9:47] And we also have the family juvenile division, which of course deals with all

[9:51] of our juvenile delinquency matters for those individuals who are under the age

[9:55] of 18, uh, those vulnerable individuals who may

[9:59] be suffering from neglect and abuse. Those cases are heard there. Adoption,

[10:04] guardianship, and truancy matters when we have, um, students who may not be

[10:09] necessarily attending school the way they should be.

[10:15] The Third Circuit Court also wants you, um, to know that there are free legal

[10:20] resources that are available within Wayne County. And so, if you come across

[10:25] people within your community that are in need of any type of consultation, that

[10:30] they can reach out to the Detroit Legal Services Clinic, the Lakeshore Legal

[10:34] Aid, the William Booth Legal Aid Clinic, and the Michigan Legal Help. And that

[10:39] contact information is listed, um, should you come into contact with

[10:43] someone who may be in need of free legal resources.

[10:49] I previously indicated that the Third Circuit Court is the busiest court in

[10:53] Michigan. And just looking at our 2025 statistics, there have been a total of

[10:58] 56,742 cases that were filed in 2025. And

[11:04] actually in 2026, there have been an uptick in the cases that have been

[11:09] filed.

[11:12] » [clears throat] >> Certainly, as I indicated previously,

[11:15] the Third Circuit Court is looking for any feedback, uh, that any of the our

[11:20] community members and partners may have. There is an email address that is

[11:25] specifically designed to receive those communications and feedback, and that is

[11:30] communications, plural at 3rdcc.org. The bottom line and what the takeaway

[11:38] should be from this presentation is that third circuit

[11:43] court and its judges are available. We want everyone to

[11:47] » [clears throat] >> have access to justice and we want

[11:49] everyone to understand the process and the system. I in fact have gone to

[11:55] several high schools within Wayne County giving presentations not only on the

[12:00] third circuit court and what we do, but just

[12:04] students in the law, how the laws impact you, thinking about the things that you

[12:10] put on our social media, maybe taking a second look at your social media,

[12:15] letting them know that everyone to some extent has some access to social media,

[12:19] you should be careful what you're putting on there, reminding them very

[12:24] simple things, things that even adults can take heed of and for example, if

[12:29] you're going out of town, perhaps waiting till you return before posting

[12:34] the images so that people aren't aware that you are actually out of your home

[12:39] and that your home is empty. So things like that we just try to touch on with

[12:43] the youth and so if there's ever any type of program that you feel like a

[12:48] judge could come for a law day or anything like that, certainly myself or

[12:53] one of my colleagues would be available. So that is the extent of our

[12:57] presentation for the third circuit court and if any questions that I could

[13:01] answer, certainly I'm available to answer those questions. Are there any?

[13:11] » Yeah, thank you so much for doing this. In my whole career, I don't know how

[13:14] long it's been, I don't know how been, I I've never had the circuit court come in

[13:17] and address us. That's great. There's a lot of information there that I feel a

[13:21] lot of people aren't aware of. >> All right.

[13:23] » So I appreciate your time. >> Thank you. Thank you for having me. We

[13:25] left some packets over there so if you have other community members that might

[13:30] benefit from the materials, certainly they can have them. Thank you.

[13:39] » Next we have the public forum.

[13:43] Please address the podium, come up to the podium, give us your name and

[13:46] address. And

[13:55] Okay, we're moving on to the agenda.

[14:00] » [clears throat] >> First we have resolution 2026-24

[14:05] to accept the 33rd judicial district circuit district court sorry not circuit

[14:10] court on my annual financial report for the year

[14:13] ending December 31st, 2025. >> Motion to approve resolution 2026-24.

[14:21] » Motion by Ebert, supported by Jones. Any discussion?

[14:26] Roll call vote, please. Jones. >> Yes.

[14:30] » Killian. >> Yes.

[14:31] » Brinker. >> Yes.

[14:32] » Ebert. >> Yes.

[14:33] » Catlin. >> Yes.

[14:35] » Prius. >> Yes.

[14:37] » Next we have the resolution 2026-25 to schedule a public hearing for the

[14:42] confirmation of special assessment district SAD roll for Mill Creek

[14:47] subdivision road maintenance and improvement programs.

[14:50] » Motion to approve the 20 resolution 2026-25

[14:55] for the confirming special assessment district

[15:00] for Mill Creek subdivision. >> Support.

[15:05] » Discussion? Question. Don't we usually have the date

[15:10] that the public hearing will be when we um

[15:15] motion >> The answer to your question is yes.

[15:19] » So that would be the third meeting in August, correct?

[15:25] If I'm not mistaken. >> Right.

[15:27] August the 17th. >> Yeah.

[15:29] » August 17th, correct? >> Can we Can we amend that to August 17th?

[15:33] » I believe it's in there. It's in the second in the resolution.

[15:37] » Oh, I apologize. I thought we put it on the record. Sorry.

[15:41] Um Did you have a problem with that?

[15:44] » No. >> Mr. Killian, Trustee Killian.

[15:47] » So, just to add the date of August 17th. >> I just want it. I thought we always put

[15:52] it on the record when we do the motion. Okay. Um

[15:55] » [clears throat] >> roll call vote, please.

[15:57] Killian. >> Yes.

[15:59] » Eber. >> Yes.

[16:00] » Brinker. >> Yes.

[16:01] » Allen. I'm sorry.

[16:04] He's excused. Jones. >> Yes.

[16:06] » Chapman. >> Yes.

[16:07] » Bory. >> Yes.

[16:09] » Next, we have Resolution 2026-26, certified resolution of the membership

[16:16] of Board of Directors authorizing a special liquor license application for

[16:20] the Brownstown Professional Firefighters Union for Brownstown Summer Festival on

[16:25] August 14th and 15th. >> Motion to approve. Support.

[16:29] » Motion by Jones, supported by Killian. Any discussion?

[16:33] Roll call vote, please. Brinker, yes. Killian.

[16:36] » Yes. >> Jones.

[16:37] » Yes. >> Chapman.

[16:39] » Yes. >> Eber.

[16:40] » Yes. >> Bory.

[16:41] » Yes.

[16:44] » Next, we have second reading of Ordinance 141-86

[16:48] to amend Ordinance 141-45 Section 302-110-6-1508-2507

[16:59] and Excuse me, 25 -11

[17:05] by adding regulations of definitions for short-term rentals.

[17:10] » Fix it. >> Motion to

[17:11] » Fix it. >> second reading of Ordinance 141-86

[17:15] to amend Ordinance 141-45 Section 3.0

[17:20] 11.06, 15.01, 25.07, 25.1,

[17:26] and any regulations and definitions for short-term rentals.

[17:30] » Support. >> Any discussion?

[17:33] » Through the chair, I just wanted to read those sections again. 3.02,

[17:38] 11.06, 15.01,

[17:42] 25.07, and 25.11.

[17:47] » Mhm. >> There is something wrong with the

[17:49] number.

[17:53] » Okay, motion by Chapman, supported by Jones. Any further discussion? Roll call

[17:58] vote, please. >> Chapman.

[18:00] » Yes. >> Killion.

[18:01] » Yes. >> Eber.

[18:03] » Yes. >> Brinker.

[18:04] » Yes. >> Jones.

[18:05] » Yes. >> Burris.

[18:06] » Yes.

[18:09] » Next, we have first reading ordinance 141-87,

[18:13] an amendment to ordinance 141-45, section 11.02A,

[18:19] amending the use conditions for children daycare children's care centers.

[18:25] » Motion to approve. >> Support, but I think it was section

[18:28] 11.09. >> That's right.

[18:30] Thank you. >> I'm sorry.

[18:33] » Thank you. >> So, motion by Jones, supported by Eber.

[18:38] Any discussion? Roll call vote.

[18:41] » Eber. >> Yes.

[18:42] » Jones. >> Yes.

[18:43] » Brinker. Yes. >> Killion.

[18:45] » Yes. >> Chapman.

[18:46] » Yes. >> Burris.

[18:47] » Yes.

[18:51] » Next, we have um the

[18:54] use permit for the ProTechnico

[19:00] Fireworks Inc. requested for the Brownstown Summer Festival firework

[19:04] permission permit for August 14th and August 15th, 2026.

[19:10] » Motion to approve. >> Motion by Ebert.

[19:13] » Support. >> Supported by Killian. Any discussion?

[19:17] All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I.

[19:20] » Opposed? Motion carries. Supervisor, looks like we weren't busy

[19:26] this week. No reports submitted. Clerk, board information only.

[19:31] Motion >> Motion to receive and file for board

[19:35] information. >> Support.

[19:37] » Motion by Chapman supported by Jones. Any discussion?

[19:41] All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I.

[19:44] » Opposed? Motion carries. Next we have disbursements for the

[19:48] meeting of July 20th, 2026 in the amount of $2,719,7

[19:57] $189.55. >> Motion to approve disbursements for the

[20:02] meeting of July 20, 2026 in the amount of $2,719,798.55.

[20:10] » Support. >> Motion by Ebert supported by Brinker.

[20:13] Any discussion? Roll call vote, please.

[20:17] Jones. >> Yes.

[20:18] » Chapman. >> Yes.

[20:19] » Ebert. >> Yes.

[20:20] » Brinker. >> Yes.

[20:22] » Killian. >> Yes.

[20:23] » Reese. >> Yes.

[20:25] » Next we have a request for permission to obtain Brownstown's

[20:30] » [clears throat] >> 2026 right of refusal for parcel

[20:34] 70-023-01-008-5-000

[20:42] from the Wayne County Treasurer's for the purchase price of $1,497.15.

[20:51] » Motion to approve but with the purchase price of $1,497.15.

[20:58] » Two I'm sorry. I said two but I'm trying to correct the amount.

[21:01] » Let's try again. >> I got three different things up.

[21:03] » $2,000 >> $2,000

[21:04] » $497.15.

[21:08] » Support. >> Motion [clears throat] to approve.

[21:10] » Supported by Eberg. >> Okay,

[21:12] supported by No, motion by Brinker.

[21:17] » Brinker. >> Supported by Eberg.

[21:18] » Supported by Eberg. Any discussion? All those in favor signify by saying I.

[21:23] » I. >> Opposed? Motion carries. Next we have

[21:26] board information. >> Motion to receive and file.

[21:29] » Support. >> Motion by Killian, supported by Jones.

[21:34] Any discussion? All those in favor signify by saying I.

[21:37] » I. >> Opposed? Motion carries. Next we have

[21:41] the recreation department, which looks like they didn't

[21:44] do anything either, but I'm sure they did.

[21:46] No report submitted. Next we have public works.

[21:51] Approved to send two 250

[21:55] » Through through the chair, I think we missed community services report.

[21:59] » Board information. >> I have um

[22:04] Motion by Jones. >> That was me.

[22:07] » Oh, I apologize. I apologize.

[22:10] Okay, so we're going to go back to community center or community services

[22:14] um board information.

[22:16] » Motion to approve. >> Support.

[22:18] » Motion by Eberg, supported by Chapman. All those in favor signify by saying I.

[22:22] » I. >> Opposed? Motion carries. I apologize.

[22:26] Next we have the recreation um department. No report submitted. Next

[22:32] we have the public ser- public works. Approval to send two 250 trucks to

[22:37] auction with VIN number 1 FTSX21R2T28AE05756.

[22:52] Got that. And number 1 FTS

[23:00] X21 R48EE0

[23:07] » Motion to disapprove sending two F150 trucks to auction.

[23:13] » Support. >> Motion by Chapman, supported by Eberth.

[23:18] You okay down there? >> [laughter]

[23:21] » All those in favor signify by saying aye.

[23:23] » Aye. >> Opposed? Motion carries.

[23:26] Next we have the Township Manager update.

[23:32] » Good evening, everyone. Um

[23:36] Just one thing of note I wanted to start with is

[23:39] seems like we're in the time of year where we're into

[23:42] negotiating lots of different contracts. Obviously, I mean several collective

[23:47] bargaining agreements up to the end of this year, which we're in the process of

[23:51] doing. We completed our negotiations with GLWA, which was

[23:57] approved by the board recently. Um we're also

[24:01] sitting down and meeting with our waste hauling contract, trying to

[24:05] negotiate good services and rates on that. This has taken a number of

[24:09] meetings and we're continuing to pursue. Um and earlier today had our first

[24:13] meeting to begin looking at health care renewals for for this year. So, a lot of

[24:19] moving parts on some big issues um that we're just slowly but surely going to

[24:24] work our way through. Um so, these are all things that

[24:28] we're beginning to uh work on trying to get ahead of the

[24:32] game on because we have to have them all completed by the end of this year and

[24:36] they'll creep up on us quicker than we think. So, as we continue down with

[24:41] these um obviously this evening we'll be providing an update on one of those,

[24:46] but we'll continue to provide updates on status on all of these. Um so, a lot of

[24:51] these that will be going on at the same time.

[24:53] Um the other thing I wanted to to mention

[24:56] earlier at the meeting the board approved a first reading for an update

[25:00] to our ordinance relative to child care centers.

[25:03] Just for a little uh background on that,

[25:07] you know, we had been contacted by uh well, first of all,

[25:12] there's such a huge need for child care right now in every community. It comes

[25:17] up frequently when when residents are looking for

[25:21] services in the area, looking for child care centers there.

[25:24] Um we had uh

[25:27] some people looking at our ordinance and just

[25:30] you know, mentioned that you know, ours is pretty restrictive, which you know,

[25:34] you don't really know unless you start comparing them. So, we we tried to do

[25:37] some work comparing ordinances and realized that

[25:40] the guts of what we have in our ordinance currently is really a standard

[25:44] that was used back in the 1950s through the '70s on some of the spacing

[25:49] requirements. And when we started reviewing that up against other

[25:53] communities and and really just focused on Southeast Michigan, we found that

[25:58] there was only one other community that was left that had not changed the basis

[26:02] for their their ordinance the same that we had.

[26:06] Um so, what we did is is try to modernize that ordinance in a way that

[26:11] meets current needs. What child care was in the 1950s is not the same as it is

[26:15] now. Um and now with the state requirements for licensing, there's a

[26:20] lot that's handled at the state level that doesn't necessarily have to also be

[26:25] piled on the local level. So, um appreciate the approval of first

[26:28] reading. Uh we're going to uh

[26:31] you know, looking forward to that getting in place so that we can have a

[26:34] good ordinance on child care centers in the sub committee.

[26:38] Um and I also wanted to thank planning commission for their quick work with

[26:42] that and they're basically recommending approval.

[26:46] Um another item that I know we've gotten

[26:50] some questions on for residents relative uh to there's a a ballot

[26:56] initiative on the smart knowledge coming up. We have received some information

[27:02] from SMART just providing information on what the ballot initiative is seeking to

[27:09] do, what it would achieve, all of those types of things

[27:13] that we are going to be sharing just so that residents have as

[27:17] much information as they they need to understand what is being requested of

[27:22] them in that ballot initiative. So, that's something that will be will

[27:26] be putting out uh probably later this week.

[27:31] I also wanted to mention since obviously our next I know it's under our

[27:36] uh board information later, but uh

[27:39] we all have our our meeting or we have our meeting canceled due to the election

[27:43] for the first meeting in August. So, there's a lot that will be happening

[27:47] between now and then. And one of the main obviously our our summer festival

[27:51] will be coming up. So, I wanted to at least uh make note of our summer

[27:55] festival at the at this meeting will be coming up on August 14th and 15th. Um

[28:01] we've uh tried to concentrate our efforts on that. I think it'll be a fun

[28:05] event, two nights fireworks, music, uh all the the fun stuff that we've had in

[28:10] the past. And just looking forward to having the community come out and enjoy

[28:15] that. It's always a lot of work to get together, but something that's very

[28:19] rewarding. So, hope to see you all there.

[28:23] With that, that completes my report. >> Mr. Supervisor

[28:26] » Just that summer festival, it's a great time. It's a the people who organize it

[28:31] and the different and people in this room who work

[28:35] work it, different departments. Um it is really a lot of fun. I've heard

[28:39] from people not even from our community, communities all around it that show up

[28:44] now and they're regulars. Um and it's great for kids. I mean,

[28:48] really it's an excellent if you want something to do that's going to be fun

[28:52] and family-friendly and entertaining, that's the place to be. So, keep up the

[28:56] good work. I I recommend everybody who's aware of it just stop by. And you might

[29:01] have the police chief or the fire chief drive you in

[29:04] when you park long distances. They're driving around in their cars, picking

[29:08] people up. Although, every year they pass by me for some reason, but

[29:12] » [laughter] >> they are driving people to and from.

[29:15] It's It's really good job for everybody and it's a lot of

[29:18] fun for the citizens that they can show off.

[29:21] » Thank you. I just wanted to um to jump on what Mr. Peters was talking

[29:26] about. I have been getting a lot of calls from residents and the proposed

[29:30] millage on the ballot for August for Brownstown

[29:34] residents, it is a new tax. It is not a renewal.

[29:38] Brownstown has opted out of this for many years. In 2025, a law was passed

[29:42] that does not allow municipalities to opt out anymore. So, it is a new tax for

[29:46] Brownstown residents and it's for 10 years.

[29:51] Any other discussion? >> Mr. Chair, we can't get through tonight

[29:54] without saying something. Pickleball question.

[29:57] » Yay! >> You cannot get it I'm very excited. A

[30:01] lot of people out there are making sure that they know coming out and joining

[30:04] us. It's a lot of fun.

[30:06] » I heard it was pretty busy Saturday night.

[30:08] » A lot of fun. A lot of joy. It's They're beautiful. They're fantastic. I mean, at

[30:12] night the lights is fantastic. So, make sure you come out and see it.

[30:16] » It's fantastic. >> Lovely.

[30:18] » Thank you. So happy to see you.

[30:20] Any other discussion?

[30:24] Okay. Um I'm going to go into the board awareness first. Um

[30:28] just a reminder is uh Township Manager Peters said the regular scheduled

[30:34] Township Board Meeting on August 3rd, 2026 is canceled due to the election on

[30:39] August 4th. The next Township Board meeting will be

[30:44] on Monday, August 17th at 6:00 p.m. here at the Township Hall. And please pass

[30:49] the word on the festival. We need a good turnout. That would be great. We don't

[30:53] want um make horse flat races as you can and

[30:57] pay. The fairgrounds is where we camp.

[31:01] So, all right. Next, can we consider closed session pursuant to MCL 15 or

[31:08] 15.67 1 All right, let me start over. MCL

[31:13] 15.2681c

[31:18] to collective bargaining negotiations update for IAFF union.

[31:25] » Motion to close session. Clark.

[31:29] » Motion by Ebert, supported by Chapman. Did I say that right? Did you catch

[31:33] that? Um roll call vote, please.

[31:37] » Brinker, yes. Chapman. >> Yes.

[31:40] » Ebert. >> Yes.

[31:41] » Gowan. >> Yes.

[31:42] » Killian. >> Yes.

[31:43] » Reese. >> Yes.

[31:46] » They will reconvene when we are done.

[34:34] » Mhm.

[36:29] » Mhm.

[37:59] » Whatsoever. I mean that's a really good point.

[38:03] » I stand by that. >> Did we reach a happy medium?

[38:07] » Always. >> [laughter]

[38:09] » Yeah, so it it it You have to do a U-turn.

[38:13] What do you mean? So then your approach is like that.

[38:17] You can't wait. Okay. Yeah.

[38:21] Excuse us. >> Oh, when did you turn that off? Did I

[38:25] miss that? >> Yeah, I did.

[38:26] » You turned You unmuted it? >> Yeah.

[38:30] » When did you do that? >> Just right now.

[38:33] Just this second as they were walking in.

[38:38] But only that this >> Yeah.

[38:42] » Oh, for sure. >> And he does a great job.

[38:45] Hi. >> Hey.

[38:46] » You guys trying to wake up?

[38:58] » [laughter]

[39:08] » Oh, I can turn this off now. I had to keep it on so I would hear it.

[39:20] » 20 hours.

[39:23] » Um >> Yeah, I'll let him in. Yeah, I'll let

[39:26] him in. He came in at 6:30.

[39:30] Ready? >> Yep.

[39:33] » Um can I have a motion to uh close close session close session?

[39:38] » Motion to close the close session. >> Support.

[39:41] » Motion by Chapman and supported by Jones. Any discussion?

[39:46] All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I.

[39:49] » Uh opposed? It's six yeses.

[39:53] Um motion to adjourn, please. >> Motion to adjourn.

[39:56] » Uh >> Support.

[39:57] » There needs to be a word that you know >> Uh there is one. I can't think of it. Uh

[40:02] motion by Jones supported by Killian. Any discussion?

[40:08] All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I.

[40:10] » Opposed? Motion carries.

[40:17] » So, you want me to wait to do it or >> No, any minute.

[40:21] And uh >> Oh, damn it.

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