On the agenda: Casnovia Minutes — Data Center (Jul 13)
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245 S. Canada Rd.
Casnovia, MI 49318
T: (616)-675-4064
Fax: (616)-675-5611
Casnovia Township Regular Board Meeting
July 13th, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Regular Public Hearing: Called to order with Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 PM by Supervisor Paul Black
Members Present: Supervisor Paul Black, Clerk Carrie Marlatt, Treasurer Penny Muma, Trustee Jason
Jorgensen, and Trustee Todd Willick
Members Absent: None
Approval of Agenda: Motion to approve the Agenda with the following amendments as follows: Add board
action item #5 – Addendum to Resolution 2026-09 F/D operating mileage. (Addition of exhibit A, attorney
proposal language); Add board action item #6 – Ordinance Amendment 2026 North Bay Orchards (P/C
approved June 25th); Add board action item #7 – Township Park Maintenance Quote (fallen branches / weed
control); Add board action item #8 – Township Hall Pest Control; Add board action item #9 – Township Hall
asphalt repair; Add board action item #10 – Contact Prein & Newhof for quoting a reserve off current drainfield
(per their original email 12/2023); Add board action item #11 – Board authorization to begin the procurement
process and solicit competitive quotes for the sewer operations and maintenance services of the Bailey Sewer
District. (Deadline for approved contract 2026); And finally, Add board action item #12 – Board authorization to
discuss and/or to seek attorney correspondence for the following: MCL 750.505 Misfeasance: (active
corruption) Supervisor role, MCL 750.478 Nonfeasance: (passive neglect) Supervisor role, MCL 41.3 Civil
Lawsuits and Personal Liability: Supervisor role, MCL 15.322 Conflict of Interest: Elected and Appointed
Officials role, Contract Fraud / Fraudulent inducement: Huron Environmental Consultants, made by Marlatt,
supported by Jorgensen. Voice Vote: 5 Ayes, 0 Nay, 0 Absent. CARRIED.
Motion to Approve Minutes: Motion to approve June 8th, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Minutes made by
Marlatt, supported by Jorgensen. Voice Vote: 5 Ayes, 0 Nay, 0 Absent. CARRIED.
REPORTS:
1. FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Chief Jones presented the Incident Run Log, reporting 15 calls from June 9th through July 13th, 2026.
Items noted were the purchasing of turnout gear and hosting the July senior dinner.
2. SENIOR RESOURCES: The July 9th dinner was hosted by the Casnovia Township Fire Department. The
next dinner is scheduled for August 13th, at the Casnovia Township Hall.
3. TREASURER:
Muma presented the treasurer’s report and referenced one new request for senior assistance.
“Casnovia Township is an equal opportunity provider and employer”
www.casnoviatownshipmi.gov
245 S. Canada Rd.
Casnovia, MI 49318
T: (616)-675-4064
Fax: (616)-675-5611
4. CLERK:
Marlatt prepared bills and payroll for payment approval. Motion to approve post audit bills and pending
invoices made by Jorgensen, supported by Willick. Voice Vote: 5 Ayes, 0 Nay, 0 Absent
Marlatt spoke on the upcoming August 4th, 2026, Primary Election Absent Voter mailing/requests, early
voting location and dates, and restrictions to cross-party voting.
5. ZONING REPORT:
Black presented the June 2026 Zoning Report, noting permits, land divisions, and enforcement.
6. SUPERVISOR’S REPORT:
Black presented a report addressing sewer flow rates, pump repair, and the contacting of Prein and
Newhof to provide a detailed quote for assessment/engineering services.
BOARD ACTION ITEMS:
1. Audit Review Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2026 – no action required
2. ORV Ordinance – Motion to approve Ordinance 00026 with the correction of removing a potential 3rd
restricted road, made by Marlatt, supported by Willick. Vote: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent. CARRIED
3. Public Utilities Director Appointment – no action. For the Record, Supervisor Black requested the
following statement be included for record, “I think it’s important that we move forward as
expeditiously as we can on this, and we’ll rely on the attorney’s efforts to update this ordinance to
satisfy the needs of what we need to accomplish moving forward here.”
4. Invoice #0011CTWP (12-10-2025) – no action. Board requests a meeting with Mr. Middlestadt to
review said bill.
5. Addendum to Resolution 2026-09 Fire Department Operating Millage, addition of exhibit A, attorney
proposed language to be sent to the County – Motion to approve made by Willick, supported by
Muma. Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes Muma, Jorgensen, Willick, Marlatt, Black, 0 Nays, 0 Absent. CARRIED
6. Ordinance Amendment 2026- xx North Bay Orchards zoning map amendment (P/C approved June
25th, 2026) made by Jorgensen, supported by Marlatt. Voice Vote: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent.
CARRIED
7. Township Park Maintenance quote (fallen branches/weed control) – Motion to approve quote provided
from Water Works Irrigation Service Inc. made by Marlatt, supported by Willick. Vote: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays,
0 Absent. CARRIED
8. Township Hall Pest Control – Motion to approve quote provided from Orkin with long term annual
maintenance made by Willick, supported by Jorgensen. Vote: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent. CARRIED
9. Township Hall Asphalt Repair – tabled
10. Contact Prein and Newhof for quoting a reserve off the current drainfield (per their original email
12/2023) – tabled
11. Board Authorization to begin the procurement process and solicit competitive quotes for the sewer
operations and maintenance services of the Bailey Sewer District - Motion to approve with Marlatt
being assigned the tasks required , made by Black, supported by Jorgensen. Vote: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0
Absent. CARRIED
12. Board Authorization to discuss and/or seek attorney correspondence for the following: MCL 750.505
Misfeasance: (active corruption) Supervisor role, MCL 750.478 Nonfeasance: (passive neglect)
Supervisor role, MCL 41.3 Civil Lawsuits and Personal Liability: Supervisor role, MCL 15.322 Conflict
of Interest: Elected and Appointed Officials role, Contract Fraud / Fraudulent inducement: Huron
Environmental Consultants. Motion to approve discussion with attorney made by Willick, supported by
Jorgensen. Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes Muma, Jorgensen, Willick, Marlatt, Black, 0 Nays, 0 Absent.
CARRIED
“Casnovia Township is an equal opportunity provider and employer”
www.casnoviatownshipmi.gov
245 S. Canada Rd.
Casnovia, MI 49318
T: (616)-675-4064
Fax: (616)-675-5611
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Board Comments: Black discussed his approval of the certain matters being brought to the attorney’s
attention, Data Center moratorium status, and Board Policy.
2. Next Special Regular Board Meeting – August 10th, 2026, at 7 PM.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Began at 8:14 PM 35 in attendance
Mike VanLoon spoke on recent Planning Commission Appointment
Ford Redding spoke on incorrect property tax mailing
Rachal Gort spoke on recent FOIA with sewer corrective action funding tied to ARPA funds, member of a
township board with roles outside of their appointed position and Supervisor holding EGLE correspondence
from the board.
Mike VanLoon – denied second opportunity to speak
Eldon Clough spoke on road projects with funding available through township assets
John Behler spoke on ditch repair / Muskegon County Road Commission
Katie Deboer introduced herself and identified her role in campaigning for Michigan State Senate District #33
Judy Behler spoke on potential option of sewer redirection to Muskegon County
Comment closed at 8:33 PM
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn at 8:34 PM by Marlatt, seconded by Jorgensen. CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Carrie Marlatt, Clerk
“Casnovia Township is an equal opportunity provider and employer”
www.casnoviatownshipmi.gov
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