Regular Board Meeting October 5th, 2026
GRANT TOWNSHIP MONTHLY MEETING
OCTOBER 5, 2026
Meeting was called to order by T. Torrey at 6:00pm
Pledge of Allegiance was said by all in attendance
ROLL CALL was completed by T. Torrey, V. Jennett, B. Freeman
Excused Absent A. Bettis, J. Emry
C. Finley was present and gave Township updates on what has been happening within the county.
Recycling, Housing Grants, Officers got body cameras, evaluate condition of County Wide buildings, C. Finley invited to Lansing to represent our district for 911 memorial.
AGENDA for October was approved with one addition to the agenda – Storm Drain for Rear Parking Lot. T. Torrey made motion and seconded by B. Freeman, All in favor
MINUTES for September: Motion by V. Jennett and T. Torrey, accept the minutes as printed – All approved
TREASURY REPORT: Motion made by V. Jennett and seconded by B. Freeman to accept the Treasurers report – All approved
BILLS PAYABLE: B. Freeman made motion and seconded by V. Jennett to accept the reading of the bill’s report. All approved
FIRE REPORT: Report on File. Motion by V. Jennett and seconded by B. Freeman to accept the Fire Report as presented – all approved
Added – J. Brink asked if the remainder of the money for the Fireman Memorial could come from the Fire Department General Fund? They currently have ½ of what Is needed. To Made Motion and B. Freeman seconded – all in favor
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: report by B. Freeman that they had received the final draft of the Zoning Ordinances. Stated that we need to approve the Draft of the Zoning book so we can finalize by the End of December. T. Torrey made motion to approve and seconded by B. Freeman. All approved
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Report was available for all to review. Motion made by T. Torrey and seconded by B. Freemanto accept the report as presented. All approved.
BLIGHT REPORT: V. Jennett reviewed the Bight report on the various issues she had addressed. Motion by To Torrey and seconded by B. Freeman to accept as presented. All approved
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Many topics were discussed
- Bill McKenize asked about the Trash Container – V. Jennet will look at the situation
- Bill McKenzie – asked that if the public could refrain from using their high beams on their car when pedestrian is Insite wearing a reflective vest (especially at dusk). It makes it very difficult for the person walking to see their surroundings and what is coming in their direction.
- Laurie Muldoon – read to the Township board her request to rescind the resolution that made at the previous month’s meeting. Stating that the resolution is a direct violation of Michigan law and should be rescinded. Request that it be placed in the meeting minutes for acknowledgement. V. Jennett made motion not to decide at this time, needing more time to review the request and discuss it at next month’s meeting. T. Torrey seconded and all were in favor. (See copy of letter presented on file in Clerks office)
- Sherrie Quinkert shared that the truck off Old State Road is on another property owner’s property. Stateddoes not meet the blight ordinance since it does not have an update State of Michigan license. V. Jennett will check this out.
- Sherrie Quinkert asked for clarification on permit regarding a request for shed permit use.
CORRESPONDANCE: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS / Added agenda
Job Descriptions – Tabled
Committee to advise Blight Officer – V. Jennett presented finding in regarding the function of member of a Blight Committee. The information stated that the Advisory Board is to provide general advice and recommendations to the Grant Township Board regarding Blight related matters. The members have NO enforcement, investigation, inspection, administrative or decision-makingauthority It was stated that with this type of recommendation that we did not have a need for a Blight committee at this time. Motion was made to rescind the motion to set up a Blight Advisory Committee for Grant Township at this time. V. Jennett made the motion and B. Freeman seconded – all in favor
NEW BUSINESS
T. Torrey made a motion to appoint T. McIntyre to the Planning Commission B. Freeman Seconded all in favor
With the resignation of D. Chad as chair of the Planning commission the remaining members nominated and elected G. Botos to be Chair. T. Torrey confirmed the appointment of G. Botos as Chair of the Planning Commission. B. Freeman seconded – all in favor.
Approved draft copy of New Zoning Book. Tabled till T. Torrey was able to speak to D. Cline regarding various topics.
Drain for Rear Parking Lot – T. Torrey explained the need for the drain with the installation of the Recycling containers and the traffic that will be utilizing that area. V. Jennett made motion to accept the quote from Sand Lake Excavating and B. Freeman seconded to move forward with the drain. All in favor
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Sue Duncan shared that the Sunday’s Sunday gathering was very nice – C. Martin was very knowledgeable and helpful. Shared a lot of good information on disasters and how we can prepare.
Darla – asked more about the recycling – unsure of timeline at this time.
Motion to Adjourn
Motionby T. Torrey Seconded by B. Freeman – 6:49pm