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CA 01 20260323 BOARD MEETING DRAFT.PDF
CA 02 GENERAL VOUCHERS.PDF
CC 01 _03312026-1975.PDF
CORR DEWITT CHARTER TOWNSHIP PRELIM GOV LTR 2025.PDF
PH 01 MEMO - SIDEWALK PROGRAM PUBLIC HEARING-MERGED.PDF

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

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Monday, April 13, 2026
7:00 PM
1401 W. Herbison Rd.
DeWitt, MI 48820

AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR BOARD MEETING 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Monday, April 13, 2026

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
1.
2.

Board of Trustees regular meeting draft minutes, March 23, 2026
General Vouchers 79266-79341

BRIEF PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS*
PRESENTATION
1.

Ethics – Harmony Fierke-Gmazel, AICP, MSU Extension

PUBLIC HEARING
1.

Public Hearing – Sidewalk Repair and Replacement Program

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT
1.

Clinton County Board of Commissioners March 31, 2026, meeting minutes

CORRESPONDENCE
1.

DeWitt Charter Township Preliminary Governance Letter 2025 Audit

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS - None
Note:

PUBLIC** & STAFF COMMENTS
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT

Public Participation Policy adopted 9/11/89 provides:

*Public Comments on agenda items shall be limited to three (3) minutes. Any citizen
may address the Board regarding any agenda item at this time, or they may reserve the right to
address the Board when the agenda item is discussed. Each citizen is limited to a total of 3
minutes on any one issue.
**Extended Public Comments - limited to five (5) minutes. Any topic of Township
interest can be addressed.
DeWitt Charter Township will provide individuals with disabilities, reasonable auxiliary aids and
services which are needed to fully participate in any Township meeting, providing a 72-hour
notice is received by phone or in writing. Contact DeWitt Charter Township, Clerk’s office, 1401
W. Herbison Road, DeWitt, MI 48820, or phone (517) 668-0270 to request the necessary
assistance.
Board policy prohibits the use of cellular phones, pagers, and the noise emitted from
the same. Please disengage ringers on cell phones and pagers and leave the meeting
room if you need to have a phone conversation.

1401 W. Herbison Road, DeWitt, MI 48820
March 23, 2026, Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

The Regular Meeting of the DeWitt Charter Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Clerk
Cramton at 7:00 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance.
MEMBERS PRESENT Clerk Adam Cramton, Treasurer Sandy Stump, and Trustees Lisa Barrone, Tom
Hamp, and Lori Fox. Trustee Steven Smith attended via conference call from DeWitt
Township in accordance with State of Michigan Attorney General opinion 7318.
MEMBERS ABSENT

Supervisor Brian Ross.

ALSO PRESENT

Manager Amanda Bright McClanahan, Police Chief Matt Merony, Fire Chief Dave
DeKorte, Community Development Director Tanner White, and several citizens.

MEETING CHAIR

Clerk Cramton opened the floor for nominations for meeting chairperson.
Fox moved, Hamp seconded, to nominate Treasurer Stump as meeting
chairperson for the remainder of tonight’s meeting.
Motion voted and carried.

AGENDA

Barrone moved, Fox seconded, to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion voted and carried.

CONSENT AGENDA

Hamp moved, Barrone seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda which
included the following: Board of Trustees regular meeting draft minutes,
March 9, 2026; Board of Trustees special meeting draft minutes, March
12, 2026; and General Vouchers 79198-79265, Tax Vouchers 1008710099.
Motion voted and carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT
PRESENTATION
Clinton Transit

None.
MaLissa Schutt, Executive Director, and Gail Watkins, Board Chairperson, presented
the Clinton Transit Annual Report. They reported that construction has begun on a
new maintenance facility, supported by $2.5 million in federal grant funding. A 25th
anniversary celebration is scheduled for September 26 at the Clinton Transit facility.
Clinton Transit plans to launch a microtransit service, “Blugo,” in June, which will
operate similarly to a rideshare service. The organization continues to collaborate
with CATA to establish connector routes to communities south of Clinton County.

DeWitt Charter Township Board Minutes
March 23, 2026
Page 2

Ms. Schutt noted that, as ridership continues to grow, recruitment and funding
remain the organization’s primary challenges.
PUBLIC HEARING

None.

COUNTY
COMMISSIONER
REPORT

The Clinton County Board of Commissioners March 12, 2026, meeting minutes were
provided.
Commissioner Brian Hurtekant reported that the Ways and Means Committee will
meet on Thursday. He further reported that the Board of Commissioners voted to
continue providing planning and zoning services in Clinton County and, following
that decision, appointed two new members to the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Hurtekant discussed the funding options that the County will consider
to support planning and zoning services moving forward.

CORRESPONDENCE

UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
Ordinance 2026-0201 Possession of
Tobacco by Minors

Correspondence included the following: DeWitt Township Police Department
February 2026 activity report; DeWitt Township Fire Department February 2026
activity report; and Clinton County Sheriff’s Office February 2026 jail billing.

In 2022, Michigan law was updated to raise the legal sales age for tobacco, vaping
products, and other nicotine products from 18 to 21, aligning with federal law. It is
illegal for retailers to sell or furnish tobacco or nicotine products to anyone under
21, and sellers must verify the buyer’s age. This also includes cigarettes, cigars,
smokeless tobacco, e-cigarettes, and liquid nicotine.
MCL 722.641 provides the guidance from which the Township’s local ordinance is
derived. Currently, the minimum age for possession and use of tobacco products in
ordinance is 18 years of age. This needs to be amended to 21 years of age to be in
accordance with state law.
First reading and approval occurred during the Board of Trustees meeting on
February 19, 2026
Barrone moved, Hamp seconded, to adopt Ordinance 2026-02-01 on
second reading, to update the Township Code of Ordinances to amend
section 26-202 changing the minimum age to purchase or possess
tobacco products from 18 to 21 years of age, and to direct the Clerk to
publish and post same.
AYES: Hamp, Barrone, Fox, Stump, Cramton, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ross.
Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS

DeWitt Charter Township Board Minutes
March 23, 2026
Page 3
Application for PA
The Township has received an Application for a Farmland Agreement, under Public
116 Farmland
Act 116, From Eric and Melinda Voisinet. They are requesting 36.82 acres to be
Agreement – Eric
considered. If the application is approved by the State, the applicants will enter into
and Melinda Voisinet a development rights agreement to ensure that the property remains in agricultural
use and will be eligible for income tax credits through the state. The applicant is
requesting the minimum term for the agreement, which is 10 years.
Before the applicant can seek approval from the State of Michigan, they must
receive approval from the Township. The State requires that the County Planning
Commission and local Soil Conservation District be notified and be given 30 days to
review and provide comments on the application.
The property meets eligibility in the program because it is a farm that is less than
40 acres but more than 5 acres in size with at least 51 percent of land being active
agriculture and a gross income from agriculture of more than $200 per tillable acre.
The goals of the PA 116 Farmland Agreement program are consistent with current A
(Agricultural) zoning and the agricultural preservation goals described in the
Comprehensive Development Plan. The development rights agreement ensures that
the property remains in agricultural use, and the tax credits support the farmer,
thus helping to preserve the farm. Therefore, staff recommends approval of the
application.
Hamp moved, Fox seconded, to approve the Application for PA 116
Farmland Agreement from Eric and Melinda Voisinet as referenced by
Parcel ID (050-011-100-015-50) for a period of 10 years.
Motion voted and carried.
Road Project
Approval- 2026
Proposed Projects
and Maintenance

Each year, the Township works with the Clinton County Road Commission to
identify priority projects based on road condition and funding availability. The
Township also funds annual maintenance projects to extend the life of our roads.
The Township is traversed by approximately 103 miles of roads, with about 18% of
those being designated local roads. The remainder are state and primary roads,
where state and county funds support their maintenance and updates. A sample of
our roads are rated annually using the standardized PASER scale. From the latest
ratings available, 28% of our local roads are rated as in good condition, 44% are in
fair condition, and 28% are in poor condition.

The 2026 Township Budget includes $470,000 in funding for annual maintenance
and road projects. The Manager’s Office is recommending, with the Clinton County

DeWitt Charter Township Board Minutes
March 23, 2026
Page 4
Road Commission’s concurrence, three road projects, along with re-graveling and
annual maintenance as described in the table below.
The county’s cost share will be just over $128,000, and the Township’s costs will be
just under $400,000.
The project designated for Solon Road does not have a contract at this time; an
estimate is being included here as additional soil borings were required before a
final quote could be issued to the Road Commission.
The contracts received to date were provided for Board review.

Cramton moved, Hamp seconded, to approve the identified projects as
recommended and authorize the Township Supervisor and Township
Clerk to execute the necessary contracts with the Clinton County Road
Commission. If the remaining contract is more than 10% above the
estimate, the Manager’s Office will return for additional approval.
Motion voted and carried.
Budget Adjustment – The final payment for debt service on the 5-year Remy Chandler intercounty drain
Remy Chandler
district maintenance note is due April 1, 2026. Drain assessments to property
Intercounty Drainage owners were collected over the 2023, 2024, and 2025 property tax seasons. The
District
final principal and interest payments, due on April 1, were inadvertently omitted
from the 2026 Budget. Therefore, this budget adjustment authorizes the final
payment on the note owed to the Ingham County Treasurer. Funding is readily
available within the Township’s Remy Chandler Drain Fund.
Barrone moved, Fox seconded, to approve a 2026 budget adjustment for
the Remy Chandler Intercounty Drain long-term maintenance note
annual payment.

DeWitt Charter Township Board Minutes
March 23, 2026
Page 5

From: 803-000-801-000 - Contracted Services/Drain District - $35,031
Motion voted and carried.
School Agreements
for Collection of
Property Taxes

The Township enters into collection agreements with school units that elect to
collect millages on the summer tax roll. Pursuant to 1976 PA 451, as amended, the
Township is directed to negotiate a reasonable fee for expenses incurred in
assessing and collecting school taxes on the summer levy. The following public
schools will collect tax on the 2026 summer roll. The fee is calculated on a cost-perparcel basis.

Schools and local units of government that collect 100% of their millages on the
winter tax roll (when the Township’s millages are levied) are not charged a
collection fee.
Stump moved, Hamp seconded, to approve executing agreements for
collecting summer property taxes at a rate of $3.00/per parcel for school
districts and $1.25/per parcel for intermediate school districts and
Lansing Community College; and authorize the Supervisor and Treasurer
to execute the agreements as presented.
Motion voted and carried.
Resolution R2026-03- In January 2020, the DeWitt Township Fire Department, with authorization from the
02 Michigan Mutual Township Board, entered into an agreement with the Michigan Mutual Aid Box
Aid Box Alarm
Alarm System (MABAS). The agreement has proven successful; however, it requires
System
formal approval through an adopted Board resolution.
Cramton moved, Barrone seconded, to approve Resolution No. R2026-0302 authorizing the continued membership of the DeWitt Township Fire
Department in the Michigan Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) and
authorize Fire Chief DeKorte and Clerk Cramton to execute any necessary
documents on behalf of the Township.

DeWitt Charter Township Board Minutes
March 23, 2026
Page 6
Motion voted and carried.
EXTENDED PUBLIC,
STAFF, & BOARD
COMMENTS

Public Comment
Brian Byers, current appointed member of the DeWitt District Library Board,
informed the Board that the Library will hold a mural dedication on April 29. He also
noted that he has been appointed to the Clinton County Planning Commission.
Josh Taft introduced himself to the Board as a candidate for Township Supervisor in
the August primary election.
Fire Department Report
Fire Chief Dave DeKorte reported on a recent apartment fire that remains under
investigation, as well as a vehicle accident involving a disabled bus on US-127. He
noted that the Department conducted a fire drill and emergency response team
training at DeWitt High School.
Chief DeKorte reported that hotel and motel inspections will be conducted this
week, and that the Department will host a tour of MBS for a group of Woodlands
residents.
He further reported that Lansing Public Schools has approved the Department’s use
of Sheridan Road School as a temporary training facility prior to its scheduled
demolition and reconstruction.
Planning Department Report
Community Development Director Tanner White reported an increase in project
meetings related to potential developments. He also noted that the Planning
Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Corridor Improvement Authority each
received ethics training provided by MSU Extension.
Police Department Report
Police Chief Matt Merony reported steady activity within the Department and noted
that two new patrol vehicles are currently being outfitted. He also reported that he
was invited to conduct a church safety presentation on the 15th of this month.
Manager’s Report
Manager McClanahan referenced the email update provided to the Board. She
reported that cleanup at the former Rotunda Trailer Park has been completed and
that remaining residents at Kristana are being relocated pursuant to an agreed
settlement.
She noted that a blood drive will be held in the Boardroom on May 11, organized as
a friendly competition between the Police and Fire Departments.
Manager McClanahan further reported that Phase 1 of the sidewalk improvement
program is underway. Markings for Phase 2 are expected to be completed next
week, followed by a public hearing.

DeWitt Charter Township Board Minutes
March 23, 2026
Page 7
Clerk’s Report
Clerk Cramton reported that the AARP Tax-Aide program is full and that his office is
directing clients to other available programs in the area. He further reported that
sign-ups for the annual Clean Sweep program are underway, with approximately
120 vouchers issued to date.
Clerk Cramton also noted that preparations for the May 5 election are ongoing, with
absentee ballots scheduled to be mailed this week.
ADJOURNMENT

Hamp moved, Fox seconded, to adjourn 8:27 PM.
Motion voted and carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Adam Cramton, Clerk

Brian Ross, Supervisor

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INVOICE GL DISTRIBUTION REPORT FOR DEWITT CHARTER TOWNSHIP
POST DATES 03/26/2026 - 04/08/2026
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNALIZED
BOTH OPEN AND PAID

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Vendor

Invoice Description

Amount

Check #

PILGRIM HOLINESS CHURCH

COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSIT REFUND 3/29/2026

100.00

79332

General Voucher # 79266 - 79341
79341FUND
Fund 101 GENERAL
Dept 000
101-000-667-002

RENTALS - COMMUNITY CENTER

Total For Dept 000
Dept 172 MANAGER
101-172-727-000
101-172-727-000
101-172-853-000
101-172-853-000

SUPPLIES - GENERAL OFFICE
FORESIGHT GROUP
C.C. SECRURITY SYSTEM CLOSET KEY VET'S ACE HARDWARE
TELEPHONE/INTERNET
VERIZON WIRELESS
TELEPHONE/INTERNET
WBI, INC

100.00
SUPERVISOR STAMP
VARIOUS CHARGES
PHONES
PHONE/INTERNET

Total For Dept 172 MANAGER
Dept 173 TOWNSHIP HALL
101-173-727-000
101-173-727-000
101-173-930-000
101-173-958-000
Dept 215 CLERK
101-215-853-000
101-215-900-000
101-215-930-000

SUPPLIES - GENERAL OFFICE
SUPPLIES - GENERAL OFFICE
MARCH - IT SUPPORT
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES 2026

TELEPHONE/INTERNET
PRINTING/PUBLISHING
REPAIR/MAINTENANCE/LICENSING

STAPLES
STAPLES
VC3 INC
LANSING REGIONAL CHAMBER

AUDIT

TONER, PENS, HIGHLIGHTER
HIGHLIGHTERS
ANNUAL IT SUPPORT CONTRACT
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES 2026

5,406.31

WBI, INC
USA TODAY NETWORK
SKELTON SERVICES

34.91
1,493.10
620.50

PHONE/INTERNET
PUBLISHING- ASSESSING, CLERK, ELECTIONS
PRINTER REPAIR CLERKS OFFICE

Dept 257 ASSESSOR
101-257-727-000
101-257-853-000
101-257-900-000
Dept 262 ELECTIONS
101-262-900-000

SUPPLIES - GENERAL OFFICE
TELEPHONE/INTERNET
REPAIR/MAINTENANCE/LICENSING

SUPPLIES - GENERAL OFFICE
TELEPHONE/INTERNET
PRINTING/PUBLISHING

PRINTING/PUBLISHING

Dept 265 PHYSICAL PLANT BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
101-265-727-000
POWER STRIP
101-265-740-000
TRAILER BLK PLAS CLAMPS
101-265-740-000
SUPPLIES - OPERATING
101-265-740-000
DRILL BITS 7/32
101-265-740-001
ICE MELT
101-265-751-000
GASOLINE
101-265-920-000
UTILITIES
101-265-920-000
UTILITIES
101-265-920-000
UTILITIES

STAPLES
WBI, INC
SKELTON SERVICES

79278
79278
79280
79271

79341
79338
79277

2,148.51
2025 AUDIT PLANNING ANF FIELDWORK

Total For Dept 223 AUDIT
Dept 253 TREASURER
101-253-727-000
101-253-853-000
101-253-930-000

3.22
4.59
4,923.50
475.00

Total For Dept 173 TOWNSHIP HALL

MANER COSTERISAN

79322
79340
79281
79341

124.31

Total For Dept 215 CLERK
Dept 223 AUDIT
101-223-804-000

41.50
3.30
37.62
41.89

10,500.00

79272

10,500.00
TONER, PENS, HIGHLIGHTER
PHONE/INTERNET
PRINTER REPAIR TREASURERS OFFICE

197.52
41.89
449.25

Total For Dept 253 TREASURER

688.66

STAPLES
WBI, INC
USA TODAY NETWORK

8.00
34.91
785.90

TONER, PENS, HIGHLIGHTER
PHONE/INTERNET
PUBLISHING- ASSESSING, CLERK, ELECTIONS

Total For Dept 257 ASSESSOR

828.81

USA TODAY NETWORK

178.70

PUBLISHING- ASSESSING, CLERK, ELECTIONS

Total For Dept 262 ELECTIONS

178.70

VET'S ACE HARDWARE
VARIOUS CHARGES
GILBERTS HARDWARE & RENTAL VARIOUS CHARGES
LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC.
50LB PERMNT ASPHALT
VET'S ACE HARDWARE
VARIOUS CHARGES
SALTING SOLUTIONS, LLC
BULK SALT
EISELER OIL COMPANY
GASOLINE
BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT
WATER 1401 W HERBISON
CONSUMERS ENERGY
GAS 1080 E WIELAND
CONSUMERS ENERGY
ELEC 1080 E WIELAND RD

11.99
180.31
113.88
42.97
523.59
832.02
202.28
952.11
175.94

79278
79341
79277

79278
79341
79338

79338

79340
79323
79330
79340
79302
79320
79309
79315
79315

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INVOICE GL DISTRIBUTION REPORT FOR DEWITT CHARTER TOWNSHIP
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Check #

Fund 101 GENERAL FUND
Dept 265 PHYSICAL PLANT BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
101-265-930-000
SPRINKLER HEADS & PIPING FLOW TESTS
JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTION
REPLACELP
SPRINKLER HEADS & BATTERIES/UNDERGROUND FLOW
4,540.32
TEST
101-265-930-000
REPLACE BATTERIES/SPRINKLER SYSTEM
JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTION
REPLACELP
SPRINKLER HEADS & BATTERIES/UNDERGROUND FLOW
951.66
TEST
101-265-930-000
REPAIR/MAINTENANCE/LICENSING
JOHN E GREEN COMPANY
MTNCE CLEANNING OF HHW SYSTEM
9,231.00
101-265-977-000
COMPUTER/MOUSE/KEYBOARD/PRINTER VC3 INC
COMPUTER/PRINTER/MONITOR/KEYBOARD MTNCE BLDG
1,561.00
101-265-977-000
INSTALL COMPUTER/PRINTER
VC3 INC
COMPUTER/PRINTER/MONITOR/KEYBOARD MTNCE BLDG
600.00

79270
79295
79326
79280
79339

GL Number

Invoice Line Desc

Vendor

Invoice Description

Total For Dept 265 PHYSICAL PLANT BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
Dept 266 LEGAL
101-266-803-000
101-266-803-000
Dept 701 PLANNING
101-701-802-000
101-701-802-001
101-701-853-000
101-701-853-000

LEGAL
LEGAL

FAHEY, SCHULTZ, BURZYCH, RHODES
AUDIT PLC
PREP
THRUN LAW FIRM, P.C.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

50.00
492.00

Total For Dept 266 LEGAL

542.00

CONSULTANT
WILLIAMS & WORKS
COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN UPDATE
WILLIAMS & WORKS
TELEPHONE/INTERNET
VERIZON WIRELESS
TELEPHONE/INTERNET
WBI, INC

ONGOING PLANNING SERVICES
COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN UPDATE
PHONES
PHONE/INTERNET

Total For Dept 701 PLANNING
Dept 751 PARKS AND RECREATION
101-751-727-444
FERTILIZER/ROUND #1/VFP/SOFTBALL PURE GREEN LAWN AND TREE PROFESIONA
LAWN CARE/VALLEY FARMS PARK SOFTBALL FIELD
101-751-740-000
PARK BATHROOM GOO GONE, PAINT SUPPLIES
GILBERTS HARDWARE & RENTAL VARIOUS CHARGES
101-751-801-000
2ND QTR CONTRIBUTION/DARA
D.A.R.A.
DARA CONTRIBUTION - 2026
101-751-920-000
UTILITIES
CONSUMERS ENERGY
ELEC 1275 GRANGER MDWS LN
101-751-920-000
UTILITIES
CONSUMERS ENERGY
ELEC 1745 GRANGER MEADOWS LN
101-751-920-000
UTILITIES
CONSUMERS ENERGY
SIREN 629 E SHERIDAN RD
101-751-920-000
UTILITIES
EISELER OIL COMPANY
GASOLINE
101-751-930-000
REPAIR/MAINTENANCE/LICENSING
KNIGHT WATCH INC
INSPECT AND TEST CALL BOX GRANGER MEADOWS
Total For Dept 751 PARKS AND RECREATION
Dept 755 COMMUNITY CENTER
101-755-740-000
101-755-740-000
101-755-853-000
101-755-853-000
101-755-930-000
101-755-930-000
101-755-930-000

Fund 206 FIRE FUND
Dept 336 FIRE
206-336-740-000
206-336-740-002
206-336-740-003
206-336-751-000
206-336-853-000
206-336-853-000
206-336-920-000
206-336-920-000
206-336-930-000

19,919.07

1,200.63
1,907.75
37.64
34.91

79282
79282
79281
79341

3,180.93
180.00
52.95
21,606.75
361.85
187.21
36.01
317.40
725.00

79333
79323
79316
79314
79314
79314
79320
79327

23,467.17

C.C. WOOD ANCHORS, NUTS, BOLTS, SCREWS
GILBERTS HARDWARE & RENTAL VARIOUS CHARGES
100.09
C.C. LIGHTS
VET'S ACE HARDWARE
VARIOUS CHARGES
14.18
FAX LINE
TDS METROCOM
CC FAXLINE
35.36
TELEPHONE/INTERNET
WBI, INC
PHONE/INTERNET
69.83
REPAIR/MAINTENANCE/LICENSING
SUPERIOR ELECTRIC OF LANSING,
COMMUNITY
INC. CENTER LIGHT POLE TROUBLESHOOT & REPAIR 445.00
C.C. RND VENT CAP, SS HOSE CLAMP GILBERTS HARDWARE & RENTAL VARIOUS CHARGES
17.48
REPAIR/MAINTENANCE/LICENSING
JOHN E GREEN COMPANY
COMM CENTER REPLACE HEAT EXCHANGER
17,943.00
Total For Dept 755 COMMUNITY CENTER

18,624.94

Total For Fund 101 GENERAL FUND

85,709.41

SUPPLIES - OPERATING/MEDICAL
PENN CARE, INC
HOT & COLD PACKS, TEST STRIPS & SOLUTION
TIRE FOAM CLEANER AND MICROFIBER GILBERTS
TOWELS
HARDWARE & RENTAL VARIOUS CHARGES
SUPPLIES-OPERATING MBS
MICHIGAN GRAPHICS & SIGNS TRAINING ROOM SIGNS
GASOLINE
EISELER OIL COMPANY
GASOLINE
TELEPHONE/INTERNET
ACD.NET
16164 S BUSINESS 27 INTERNET
TELEPHONE/INTERNET
WBI, INC
PHONE/INTERNET
UTILITIES - MBS
BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT
WATER 16164 S HIGHWAY 27
UTILITIES
BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT
WATER 1445 W HERBISON
PM ON BATTERY EXTRICATION TOOLS RESCUE RESOURCES LLC
PREVENTIVE MAINT ON BATTERY EXTRICATION TOOLS

79321
79336

82.05
38.97
53.75
1,393.05
379.80
97.75
444.63
243.34
430.00

79323
79340
79335
79341
79306
79323
79326

79274
79323
79300
79320
79307
79341
79285
79310
79301

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Fund 206 FIRE FUND
Dept 336 FIRE
206-336-930-000
206-336-930-000
206-336-931-000
206-336-931-000
206-336-931-000
206-336-958-000
206-336-977-000

REPAIR/MTNCE/LICENSING-STATION/EQPT
KNIGHT WATCH INC
REMOVE AND REINSTALL EQUIPT
1,321.09
FERTILIZER/ROUND #1/FS#1 - 16164 PURE
S US GREEN
27
LAWN AND TREE PROFESIONA
LAWN CARE/FS #1 16164 S US 27
127.00
REPAIR/MTNCE-APPARATUS/VEHICLES SIMON BROTHERS, INC
2010 SPARTAN GLADIATOR REPLACE BATTERIES
863.40
KUSSMAUL AUTO CHANGE 1000 PP PLC FIREPENNY
BATTERY CHARGER FOR ENGINE 51
708.25
E51 REPAIR- STEEL PLATE, NUTS, BOLTS
GILBERTS HARDWARE & RENTAL VARIOUS CHARGES
28.49
DUES/MEMBERSHIPS/PUBLICATIONS
INTERNATIONAL ASSOC OF ARSON
MEMBERSHIP
INVEST INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ARSON INVESTIGATORS
103.00
GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL - ROLLING LADDER
GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL
ROLLING LADDER
1,063.99

79327
79333
79276
79291
79323
79294
79292

Fund 207 POLICE FUND
Dept 301 POLICE
207-301-727-000
207-301-740-000
207-301-740-000
207-301-742-000
207-301-751-000
207-301-801-000
207-301-801-000
207-301-853-000
207-301-853-000
207-301-920-000
207-301-920-000
207-301-931-000
207-301-931-000
207-301-931-000
207-301-956-000
207-301-958-000
207-301-960-100

Invoice Description

Total For Dept 336 FIRE

7,378.56

Total For Fund 206 FIRE FUND

7,378.56

SUPPLIES - GENERAL OFFICE
SMART BUSINESS SOURCE
COPY PAPER
188.97
9' STOP STICK WITH TRAY
STOP STICK LTD
STOP STICK 9' WITH TRAY
562.50
NUTS, BOLTS, SCREWS
GILBERTS HARDWARE & RENTAL VARIOUS CHARGES
1.10
UNIFORMS FOR NEW OFFICER GILLMORELANSING UNIFORM COMPANY
UNIFORMS FOR M. GILLMORE
969.45
GASOLINE
EISELER OIL COMPANY
GASOLINE
4,179.26
CONTRACTED SERVICES
MAURER'S SANITARY CLEANERS DRYCLEANING
228.10
CONTRACTED SERVICES
TRANSUNION RISK & ALTER. DATA
MARCH
SOL.
BILLING
124.00
TELEPHONE/INTERNET
VERIZON WIRELESS
PHONES
641.58
TELEPHONE/INTERNET
WBI, INC
PHONE/INTERNET
279.28
UTILITIES - MBS
BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT
WATER 16164 S HIGHWAY 27
190.55
UTILITIES
BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT
WATER 1401 W HERBISON
202.27
REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE/VEHICLES
DEWITT SERVICE CENTER
2023 DODGE DURANGO L/O/F WATER PUMP THERMOSTAT COOLANT
1,135.84
REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE/VEHICLES
DEWITT SERVICE CENTER
2025 FORD INTERCEPTOR 2 NEW TIRES
530.00
REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE/VEHICLES
DEWITT SERVICE CENTER
2024 FORD INTERCEPTOR L/O/F
91.83
MISCELLANEOUS
BRANDON SHELLBERG
REIMBURSMENT - RANGE PROPANE AND FUEL FOR GENERATOR 34.66
DUES/MEMBERSHIPS/PUBLICATIONS
THE HUNDRED CLUB OF GREATER
2026
LANSING
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MERONY
100.00
9' STOP STICK TRAINING KIT
STOP STICK LTD
STOP STICK TRAINING KIT
472.50

Fund 219 STREET LIGHT FUND
Dept 000
219-000-920-000
UTILITIES
219-000-920-000
UTILITIES
219-000-920-000
UTILITIES

Fund 249 BUILDING DEPARTMENT FUND
Dept 000
249-000-202-000
Commercial Plan Review Fee
Dept 371 BUILDING
249-371-751-000
249-371-853-000
249-371-853-000
249-371-920-000

Vendor

GASOLINE
TELEPHONE/INTERNET
TELEPHONE/INTERNET
UTILITIES

Total For Dept 301 POLICE

9,931.89

Total For Fund 207 POLICE FUND

9,931.89

BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT
CONSUMERS ENERGY
CONSUMERS ENERGY

14,777.32
5,411.33
5,035.06

STREETLIGHTS
STREETLIGHTS
STREETLIGHTS

Total For Dept 000

25,223.71

Total For Fund 219 STREET LIGHT FUND

25,223.71

RISE & SHINE HOSPITALITY, LLC
BD Payment Refund

2,598.00

Total For Dept 000

2,598.00

EISELER OIL COMPANY
VERIZON WIRELESS
WBI, INC
BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT

GASOLINE
PHONES
PHONE/INTERNET
WATER 1401 W HERBISON

165.78
114.44
62.84
44.95

79303
79305
79323
79298
79320
79331
79337
79281
79341
79285
79309
79268
79268
79268
79267
79279
79305

79308
79314
79314

79275

79320
79281
79341
79309

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POST DATES 03/26/2026 - 04/08/2026
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNALIZED
BOTH OPEN AND PAID

Invoice Line Desc

Fund 249 BUILDING DEPARTMENT FUND
Dept 371 BUILDING
249-371-958-000
DUES/MEMBERSHIPS/PUBLICATIONS
249-371-960-000
TRAINING AND SEMINARS

Vendor

Invoice Description

Fund 701 CUSTODIAL FUND
Dept 000
701-000-265-000
701-000-272-000
701-000-272-000
701-000-273-000
701-000-273-000
701-000-273-000
701-000-273-000
701-000-273-000
701-000-273-000
701-000-273-000
701-000-273-000
701-000-274-000
701-000-274-000
701-000-274-000
701-000-274-000
701-000-274-000
701-000-274-000
701-000-274-000
701-000-274-000
701-000-274-000
701-000-283-098

CONSULTANT

COURT BONDS PAYABLE
UNDISTRIBUTED TRAILER TAXES
UNDISTRIBUTED TRAILER TAXES
UNDISTRIBUTED QHERPP
UNDISTRIBUTED QHERPP
UNDISTRIBUTED QHERPP
UNDISTRIBUTED QHERPP
UNDISTRIBUTED QHERPP
UNDISTRIBUTED QHERPP
UNDISTRIBUTED QHERPP
UNDISTRIBUTED QHERPP
UNDISTRIBUTED DLQ PP
UNDISTRIBUTED DLQ PP
UNDISTRIBUTED DLQ PP
UNDISTRIBUTED DLQ PP
UNDISTRIBUTED DLQ PP
UNDISTRIBUTED DLQ PP
UNDISTRIBUTED DLQ PP
UNDISTRIBUTED DLQ PP
UNDISTRIBUTED DLQ PP
DUE TO STATE/SOR FUND

4/5

Amount

Check #

MID-MICHIGAN CODE OFFICIALS
2026
ASSOC.
CODE OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP HUFNAGEL170.00
& DEVEREAUX
LYNN SMITH
IAEI MICHIGAN EDUCATIONAL MEETING REIMBURSMENT 50% 77.50
Total For Dept 371 BUILDING

Fund 590 SEWER FUND
Dept 000
590-000-802-000

Page:

635.51

Total For Fund 249 BUILDING DEPARTMENT FUND

3,233.51

C2AE

1,299.28

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Total For Dept 000

1,299.28

Total For Fund 590 SEWER FUND

1,299.28

58TH DISTRIC COURT
INTERIM BOND #26-00330 DANYEL ALLEN BLAKE
CLINTON COUNTY TREASURER TRAILER TAX JAN-MAR 2026
DEWITT CHARTER TOWNSHIP
TRAILER TAX JAN-MAR 2026
CLINTON AREA TRANSIT
QHERPP 4-1-2026
CLINTON COUNTY TREASURER QHERPP 4-1-2026
DEWITT CHARTER TOWNSHIP
QHERPP 4-1-2026
DEWITT PUBLIC LIBRARY
QHERPP 4-1-2026
INGHAM INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS
QHERPP 4-1-2026
LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE QHERPP 4-1-2026
LANSING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
QHERPP 4-1-2026
STATE OF MICHIGAN
QHERPP 4-1-2026
CLINTON AREA TRANSIT
DELINQ PP TAX DISBURSMENT 4-8-2026
CLINTON COUNTY RESA
DELINQ PP TAX DISBURSMENT 4-8-2026
CLINTON COUNTY TREASURER DELINQ PP TAX DISBURSMENT 4-8-2026
DEWITT CHARTER TOWNSHIP
DELINQ PP TAX DISBURSMENT 4-8-2026
DEWITT PUBLIC LIBRARY
DELINQ PP TAX DISBURSMENT 4-8-2026
DEWITT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DELINQ PP TAX DISBURSMENT 4-8-2026
INGHAM INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS
DELINQ PP TAX DISBURSMENT 4-8-2026
LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE DELINQ PP TAX DISBURSMENT 4-8-2026
LANSING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DELINQ PP TAX DISBURSMENT 4-8-2026
STATE OF MI
SOR REGISTRATION

240.00
5,725.00
1,145.00
2,184.86
20,805.97
20,340.26
3,056.52
13,725.07
11,911.08
22,302.48
38,055.22
109.01
729.49
2,890.63
1,346.30
150.61
2,274.79
216.26
882.49
583.86
30.00

Total For Dept 000

148,704.90

Total For Fund 701 CUSTODIAL FUND

148,704.90

Fund 803 REMY-CHANDLER FUND
Dept 000
803-000-801-000
CONTRACTED SERVICES/DRAIN DISTRICT
INGHAM COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSION
2026 REMY CHANDLER DRAIN LONG TERM MAINTENANCE

79273
79299

35,030.79

Total For Dept 000

35,030.79

Total For Fund 803 REMY-CHANDLER FUND

35,030.79

79286

79266
79288
79289
79287
79288
79289
79290
79293
79296
79297
79304
79311
79312
79313
79317
79318
79319
79325
79328
79329
79334

79269

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Vendor

Invoice Description
Fund Totals:

Page:

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Amount

Fund 101 GENERAL FUND
85,709.41
Fund 206 FIRE FUND
7,378.56
Fund 207 POLICE FUND
9,931.89
Fund 219 STREET LIGHT FUND
25,223.71
Fund 249 BUILDING DEPARTMENT FUND 3,233.51
Fund 590 SEWER FUND
1,299.28
Fund 701 CUSTODIAL FUND
148,704.90
Fund 803 REMY-CHANDLER FUND
35,030.79
Total For All Funds:

316,512.05

Check #

CLINTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Chairperson
Bruce DeLong
Vice-Chairperson
Zach Rudat
Members
Nicole Fickes
Brian Hurtekant
Robert Showers
John Andrews
Dwight Washington

COURTHOUSE
100 E. STATE STREET
ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN 48879-1571
989-224-5120
Administrator/Controller
John F. Fuentes
Clerk of the Board
Debra A. Sutherland

This meeting is posted to the Clinton County Meetings YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ClintonCounty-MI

DATE 03/31/2026

The Clinton County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, March 31,
2026 at 9:00 a.m. with Chairperson Bruce DeLong presiding.

MOMENT OF SILENCE AND
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Chairperson DeLong called for a moment of silence. The pledge of
allegiance was given to the flag of the United States of America.

ROLL CALL

Roll was called with a quorum of the members in attendance:
Zach Rudat, Bruce DeLong, Brian Hurtekant, Robert Showers, John Andrews
and Dwight Washington. Nicole Fickes was excused.

COUNTY PERSONNEL

John Fuentes, Todd Campbell, Craig Thelen, Sheriff Sean Dush, Kate
Rademacher, Lt. Dan Spitzley, Captain Tim McGuckin, Tony Spagnuolo and
Marion Bernstein-Underwood.

VISITORS

Keith Jones, Sharon Feldman, Anne Hill, Ron Balzer, Dawn Lawless, Jim
Lawless, Theresa Owen, Bruce Ferguson, Maggie Sayles, Melany Mack, Rob
Mack and Matthew Samuels.

AGENDA

The agenda was presented for review and approval.
BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Showers moved, seconded by
Commissioner Rudat to approve the agenda as printed. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The following minutes were presented for review and approval:
 March 12, 2026 Board of Commissioners’ Special Meeting Minutes
BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Hurtekant moved, seconded by
Commissioner Washington to approve the minutes as printed. Motion
carried.

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COMMUNICATIONS

The following communications were received:
1. Eagle Township Resolution Adopting an Ordinance Amending the Interim
Zoning Ordinance
2. Eagle Township Resolution Imposing a Moratorium on the Issuance of
Permits, Licenses, or Approvals for Data Centers and Direct the Planning
Commission to Study Data Center Uses
3. Victor Township Planning Commission Resolution Regarding Clarification
and Amendment of Clinton County Kennel Ordinance, Licensing, and
Inspection Practices
4. Victor Township Resolution Regarding Clarification and Amendment of
Clinton County Kennel Ordinance, Licensing and Inspection Practices
5. Wexford County Resolution in Support of Repealing MCL 46.415(2)
6. Washtenaw County Resolution Supporting State Legislative Action for
Fiscal Accountability and Local Zoning Authority
7. LEAP Letter of Support
BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Washington moved, seconded by
Commissioner Rudat to acknowledge receipt of the communications and
place on file. Motion carried.

ADMINISTRATOR/
CONTROLLER’S REPORT

Administrator/Controller Fuentes referenced Communication #7, a LEAP
Letter of Support. A draft letter of support from Clinton County, as requested,
was provided for review and consideration.
BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Rudat moved, seconded by Commissioner
Andrews to approve the letter of support of the proposed USDA-NIFA
Sustainable Agricultural Systems project, “AI-Optimized Distributed BioDigital Infrastructure for National Data Services, Resource Recovery, and
Rural Resilience in U.S. Animal Agriculture”. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Chairperson DeLong called for public comments. The following individuals
offered public comments:
 Maggie Sayles, Victor Township;
 Jim Lawless, Bingham Township;
 Anne Hill, East Lansing;
 Tony Spagnuolo, Prosecuting Attorney;
 Marion Bernstein-Underwood, Indigent Defense Administrator;
 Matthew Samuels, Indigent Defense Attorney;
 Theresa Owen, Greenbush Township.

CLINTON COUNTY
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
2025 ANNUAL REPORT

Chairperson DeLong welcomed Sheriff Sean Dush to present the Clinton
County Sheriff’s Office 2025 Annual Report.

MID-MICHIGAN DISTRICT
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
UPDATE

Liz Braddock, Mid-Michigan District Health Department Officer provided a
written report which was included in the board agenda packet.
BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Rudat moved, seconded by Commisioner
Showers to accept the Health Department report. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF
COMMISSIONERS’
EXPENSE ACCOUNTS

Commissioners’ expense accounts were presented for review and approval.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

The following are reports of Committee meetings:

BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Rudat moved, seconded by Commissioner
Hurtekant to approve the expense accounts, subject to review by the Chair
and Clerk. Motion carried.

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WAYS AND MEANS
COMMITTEE MEETING

Commissioner Rudat, Chairperson of the Ways and Means Committee,
reported on a meeting held Thursday, March 26, 2026.

ATTENDANCE AT
COMMITTEE MEETING

Members Present:
Zach Rudat, W&M Committee Chairperson
John Andrews
Brian Hurtekant
Dwight Washington
Robert Showers
Bruce DeLong, Ex-Officio Member
Members Excused:
Nicole Fickes
Staff Present:
John Fuentes
Penny Goerge
Kate Rademacher
Kate Neese
Tony Spagnuolo
Marion Bernstein-Underwood

Todd Campbell
Rob Wooten
Craig Thelen
Kyle Thornton
Sean Dush

Others Present:
Amy Pocan
MaLissa Schutt
Gail Watkins
Mike Frederick
Anne Hill
Cora Decker
Pat McPharlin
Dan Skorich
Jody Smith
Theresa Owen
Kathy George
CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL
OF AGENDA

1. Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Rudat called the meeting to
order at 9:00 a.m. Commissioner Showers moved, seconded by
Commissioner Hurtekant, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion
carried.
Addition to Agenda: Planning and Zoning Cost Sharing Formula - 11A

PUBLIC COMMENTS

2. Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Rudat requested limited public
comments.
 The following individuals offered public comments:
 Anne Hill, East Lansing;
 Tony Spagnuolo, County Prosecutor;
 Marion Bernstein-Underwood, Indigent Defense Administrator;
 Sean Dush, County Sheriff;
 Kathy George, Essex Township.

CLINTON AREA TRANSIT
ANNUAL UPDATE

3. Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Rudat introduced MaLissa
Schutt and Gail Watkins from Clinton Area Transit to provide an annual
update.
 MaLissa Schutt and Gail Watkins from Clinton Area Transit
provided an overview and answered questions regarding
Clinton Transit’s 2025 Annual Report.
No action required.
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VETERANS AFFAIRS
UPDATE

4. Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Rudat introduced Amy Pocan
from Ingham and Clinton County Department of Veteran Affairs to provide
an update regarding Veteran Affairs.
 Ms. Pocan discussed the service agreement model for veteran
services noting the current per-case billing model no longer reflects
the full cost of service delivery and requires activity tracking;
 A revised agreement is necessary to ensure sustainability,
transparency, and accurate cost recovery while supporting
competitive staffing and consistent service delivery;
 In addition, the grant-funded position serving Clinton County veterans
has experienced turnover due to non-competitive wages and
workload demands, impacting service continuity;
 Ms. Pocan provided an overview of the current per-case
methodology and presented a revised cost model to improve staff
retention and service quality for veterans in Clinton County;
 The proposed CY26 Service Agreement is for $106,177.95 and
includes a position upgrade for the Veterans Benefits Counselor
position.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Commissioner Showers moved,
seconded by Commissioner Andrews, to recommend approving the
proposed CY26 Service Agreement in the amount of $106,177.95 including a
position upgrade for the Veterans Benefits Counselor position. Motion
carried.
BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Rudat moved, seconded by Commissioner
Hurtekant to concur with the committee recommendation. Voting on the
motion by roll call vote, those voting aye were Commissioners Showers,
Andrews, Washington, Rudat, Hurtekant and DeLong. Commissioner Fickes
was absent. Six ayes, zero nays, one absent. Motion carried.

ROAD COMMISSION
UPDATE

5. Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Rudat introduced Clinton
County Road Commissioners, Gail Watkins and Mike Frederick, to
provide an annual update.
 The members were notified that Mike Frederick was nominated as
Board Chair for 2026;
 The members received an annual update, and discussion took place
regarding road projects.
No action required.

PARKS AND GREEN SPACE
COMMISSION

6. Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Rudat introduced Kyle
Thornton, Parks and Green Space Coordinator, to discuss a proposed
letter of support.
 Parks and Green Space Coordinator Thornton briefly discussed a
recommendation from the Parks and Green Space Commission
(PGSC) to provide a letter of support to Tri-County Regional Planning
Commission and PEA Group for the City of Lansing & DeWitt
Township non-motorized regional trail connections project.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Commissioner Washington moved,
seconded by Commissioner Andrews, to recommend authorizing a letter of
support to Tri-County Regional Planning Commission and PEA Group to
support the first phase of the City of Lansing & DeWitt Township nonmotorized regional trail connections project. Motion carried.
BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Rudat moved, seconded by Commissioner
Washington to concur with the committee recommendation. Motion carried.

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WASTE MANAGEMENT
RECYCLING SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH
GRANGER FOR SPECIAL
COLLECTION EVENTS

A. Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Rudat introduced Kate Neese,
Waste Management Coordinator, to discuss the service contract for trash
disposal for the upcoming 2026 special collection events.
 The proposed service contract with Granger for trash disposal at the
special waste collection events is for two years and allows for a 5%
annual increase.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Commissioner Showers moved,
seconded by Commissioner Andrews, to recommend authorizing a two year
service contract with Granger as presented for trash disposal for the
upcoming special collection events. Motion carried.
BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Rudat moved, seconded by Commissioner
Washington to concur with the committee recommendation. Motion carried.

APPROVE PARTICIPATION
IN SCRAP TIRE GRANT
OPPORTUNITY

B. Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Rudat introduced Kate Neese,
Waste Management Coordinator, to discuss a scrap tire grant opportunity
for Clinton County.
 The Department of Waste Management is seeking support to
utilize the Michigan Departmental of Environment, Great Lakes
and Energy’s (EGLE) annual scrap tire grant for calendar year
2026;
 This grant would cover the cost of one scrap tire collection trailer
for the fall collection event scheduled for Saturday, September
26th and would allow the department to accept car & light truck
tires free of charge from Clinton County residents;
 This is a regional effort with Barry and Eaton Counties, and
Eaton County will once again be acting as fiduciary and primary
contact for the scrap tire grant, and a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) will be presented to the Board for approval
once the grant details have been released;
 Commissioner Hurtekant stated for the record that he supports
this effort, however he will be abstaining from voting due to a
conflict of interest with his employer, EGLE.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Commissioner Showers moved,
seconded by Commissioner Andrews, to recommend approving Clinton
County’s participation in the Michigan Departmental of Environment, Great
Lakes and Energy’s annual scrap tire grant. Motion carried. Commissioner
Hurtekant abstained from voting due to a conflict of interest with his
employer, EGLE.
BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Rudat moved, seconded by Commissioner
Showers to concur with the committee recommendation. Commissioner
Hurtekant abstained from voting. Motion carried.

FACILITY AND FLEET
SERVICES – 2026 MAJOR
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT STATUS UPDATE

8. Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Rudat introduced Rob Wooten,
Facility and Fleet Services Director, to provide a status update regarding
the 2026 Major Capital Improvement Projects.
 Facility and Fleet Services Director Wooten reviewed and discussed
the status of the 2026 Major Capital Improvement Projects.
No action required.

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REVIEW RFP FOR JAIL
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES AND COST
ESTIMATES

9. Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Rudat introduced Rob Wooten,
Facility and Fleet Services Director, to review a RFP for Jail design
development services and cost estimates.
 The members reviewed and discussed a proposed RFP for
Architectural and Engineering professional services to develop an
updated program, schematic designs, and construction cost
estimates focused on the Jail booking area;
 Discussion followed regarding developing an RFP for an Owners
Representative to protect Clinton County’s interest and manage any
potential project on Clinton County’s behalf.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Commissioner Showers moved,
seconded by Commissioner Washington, to recommend authorizing the
Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Clinton County Jail Remodel Architecture
and Engineering Services as presented. Motion carried.
BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Rudat moved, seconded by Commissioner
Andrews to concur with the committee recommendation. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Commissioner Hurtekant moved,
seconded by Commissioner Showers, to recommend directing
Administration to develop a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an Owner’s
Representative, to assist the County in the development of a jail project, to be
considered for approval in April. Motion carried.
BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Rudat moved, seconded by Commissioner
Hurtekant to concur with the committee recommendation. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 2026-2
OPIOID LITIGATION
SETTLEMENT

10. Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Rudat introduced discussion
regarding a settlement resolution relating to Clinton County’s lawsuit
regarding the opioid epidemic.
 As a result of Clinton County’s lawsuit regarding the opioid epidemic,
there has been a new settlement that has been reached with six
regional distributors/dispenser defendants and their subsidiaries;
 These defendants will pay a combined $97,625,000 in cash for
purposes of abating the opioid epidemic, resulting in a very small
one-time payment to each eligible entity;
 The Board of Commissioners has previously given the County
Administrator/Controller authority to approve settlements referenced
as “defendants” but given that these parties were not actually
defendants in the County’s litigation, Administration recommends the
Board of Commissioners formally approve a resolution authorizing
Clinton County’s entry into the participation agreement for this
settlement.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Commissioner Showers moved,
seconded by Commissioner Washington, to recommend approving a
resolution authorizing the execution of a participation agreement for the
Remnant Defendants Settlement as recommended by County’s legal
counsel. Motion carried.
BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Rudat moved, seconded by Commissioner
Washington to concur with the committee recommendation. Motion carried.
(INSERT RESOLUTION)

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PLANNING UPDATE

11. Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Rudat introduced discussion
regarding a planning and zoning update.
 Deputy Administrator Campbell notified the members that the
following agenda items were acted upon at the March Planning
Commission Meeting:
 Initiate the process to hold a public hearing for a Zoning
Ordinance amendment to place a moratorium on Data Centers;
 Draft language for a Zoning Ordinance amendment placing a
moratorium on Data Centers for review and consideration at the
April 9th Planning Commission Meeting;
 Direct County Administrator to authorize a contract work order for
OHM Advisors to develop text amendment language in reference
to adding storage facilities to A-2 permitted uses, kennel
provisions, and changing zoning enforcement to a ticket
procedure, within the current contract approved by the Board of
Commissioners;
 Discussion regarding the five-year Master Plan review; the
consensus of the members of the Planning Commission was to
continue the discussion at the April 9, 2026 Planning
Commission Meeting to allow members each to complete a
thorough review of the current plan.
No action required.

PLANNING AND ZONING
COST SHARING FORMULA

11A. Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Rudat introduced discussion

regarding a cost sharing formula relating to the Planning and Zoning
Department.
 Discussion took place regarding an equitable cost sharing formula for
the County’s departmental general fund subsidy for Planning and
Zoning with the townships under County planning and zoning
jurisdiction;
 The members reviewed an example that was developed for
discussion and is based on an estimated general fund subsidy of
$200,000; the cost-recovery example includes a portion of the cost
considered to be administrative in nature to be shared equally;
 To account for differences in activity the example includes costsharing based equally in part on the proportional taxable values and
development activity within each jurisdiction from the preceding year;
for example, the development activity included zoning permits,
planning commission and zoning board of appeals cases and
enforcements;
 It was noted the general law townships have a fiscal year and annual
budget that begin April 1 compared to the County’s January 1 budget
cycle;
 Discussion followed regarding the methodology of the cost-sharing
formula example used for proposed participation fees from
Townships;
 Questions were raised regarding the townships that are currently
administering their own zoning, and Administration was asked to
obtain the most current planning agreements that are in place with
Eagle, Bengal and Dallas Townships;
 Discussion took place regarding the current fee schedule that took
effect in 2023; and Administration was asked to compare Clinton
County’s fee schedule with neighboring jurisdictions.
No action taken.

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APPROVAL OF 2027
BUDGET CALENDAR

12. Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Rudat introduced discussion
regarding the 2027 Budget Calendar.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Commissioner Showers moved,
seconded by Commissioner Washington, to recommend the adoption of the
2027 Budget Calendar. Motion carried.
BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Rudat moved, seconded by Commissioner
Washington to concur with the committee recommendation. Motion carried.

APRIL 2026 COMMITTEE
MEETING CALENDAR

13. Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Rudat introduced discussion
regarding the proposed April 2026 Open Meetings and Events Calendar.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Commissioner Hurtekant moved,
seconded by Commissioner Washington, to recommend approval of the
April 2026 Open Meetings and Events Calendar. Motion carried.
BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Rudat moved, seconded by Commissioner
Hurtekant to concur with the committee recommendation. Motion carried.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
INVOICES PAID TOTALS

14. Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Rudat introduced discussion
regarding the accounts payable invoices to be paid.
COMMITTEE ACTION: Commissioner Hurtekant moved, seconded by
Commissioner Showers, to approve the invoices paid from February 7
through March 6 , 2026, in the amount of $1,451,171.68. Motion carried.

COMMISSIONERS’
COMMENTS

15. Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Rudat requested
Commissioners’ comments.
 Discussion took place about adding language to the Board’s Bylaws
to provide clear directions on who is designated to chair a committee
meeting in the absence of the committee chairperson.

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

16. Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Rudat requested the
administrator’s report from Administrator/Controller Fuentes.
 Administration has developed a proposed animal control ordinance
as directed by the Board; it is currently being reviewed by legal
counsel and should be available for review in April.

ADJOURNMENT OF
COMMITTEE MEETING

17. Ways and Means Committee Chairperson Rudat adjourned the meeting
at 11:28 a.m.

COMMISSIONER
DISCUSSION INVOLVING
INDIGENT DEFENSE
COUNSEL

Commissioner Rudat introduced discussion regarding the removal of an
indigent defense attorney as requested by the prosecuting attorney.

RECESS

Chairperson Delong called for a break at 10:40 a.m. The meeting resumed at
10:43 a.m.

BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Showers moved, seconded by
Commissioner Hurtekant to pause the independent contractor in question and
to direct the county administrator to contact county legal counsel for a legal
opinion regarding the county Board of Commissioners’ authority over the
MIDC program. Motion carried.

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HUMAN RESOURCES
COMMITTEE MEETING

Commissioner Hurtekant, Chair pro tempore of the Human Resources
Committee, reported on a meeting held Thursday, March 26, 2026.

ATTENDANCE AT
COMMITTEE MEETING

Members Present:
Brian Hurtekant, Chair Pro Tempore
Robert Showers
Dwight Washington
Zach Rudat
John Andrews
Bruce DeLong, Ex-Officio Member
Members Excused:
Nicole Fickes
Staff Present:
John Fuentes
Penny Goerge
Todd Campbell
Steph Dush
Kate Rademacher
Craig Thelen
Sheriff Dush
Tony Spagnuolo
Others Present:
Anne Hill

CALL TO ORDER/ APPROVE
OF AGENDA

1. Commissioner Hurtekant, Chair pro tempore, called the meeting to order at
11:36 a.m. Commissioner Showers moved, seconded by Commissioner
Rudat, to approve the agenda. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

2. Commissioner Hurtekant, Chair pro tempore, requested limited public
comments. There were none.

RESOLUTION 2026-3
NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY
TELECOMMUNICATORS
WEEK IN APRIL

3. Commissioner Hurtekant, Chair pro tempore, introduced discussion
regarding a Resolution of Appreciation to Clinton County 911 Central
Dispatch Telecommunicators.
 Discussion took place regarding a Resolution of Appreciation to
honor the Clinton County 9-1-1 Telecommunicator professionals for
their crucial role in the protection of life and property, and to declare
the week of April 12-18, 2026 as National Public Safety
Telecommunicators week in Clinton County.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Commissioner Washington moved,
seconded by Commissioner Showers, to recommend authorizing a
Resolution of Appreciation in honor of the Clinton County 911 Central
Dispatch Telecommunicators and declare the week of April 12-18, 2026 to be
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Clinton County. Motion
carried.
BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Hurtekant moved, seconded by
Commissioner Washington to concur with the committee recommendation.
Motion carried. (INSERT RESOLUTION)

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PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
REQUEST

4. Commissioner Hurtekant, Chair pro tempore, introduced discussion
regarding a personnel request from the Prosecuting Attorney.
 Prosecuting Attorney Spagnuolo is requesting consideration to hire
an Investigator at the top of the pay scale, based on the candidate’s
specialized training and twenty-four years of experience in law
enforcement;
 Administration supports this request based on the candidate’s
experience; however, the County Administrator/Controller is only
authorized to approve hiring at the one-year rate.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Commissioner Showers moved,
seconded by Commissioner Washington, to recommend approving the hiring
of an Investigator in the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office at a three-year rate
based on candidate’s background training and experience. Motion carried.
BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Hurtekant moved, seconded by
Commissioner Andrews to concur with the committee recommendation.
Motion carried.

COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER
OF DEEDS REQUEST

5. Commissioner Hurtekant, Chair pro tempore, introduced discussion
regarding a request from the County Clerk/Register of Deeds.
 A qualified candidate has been identified to fill the Chief Deputy
Clerk/Register position;
 The recommended applicant is highly experienced in the required
duties with a strong background in administering elections, clerking
meetings and assisting with annual budget preparation;
 The Board is being asked to take the candidate’s extensive
experience into consideration for starting the candidate at the top of
the pay scale.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Commissioner Showers moved,
seconded by Commissioner Rudat, to recommend authorizing the
Clerk/Register of Deeds Office to fill the vacancy of Chief Deputy
Clerk/Register of Deeds (Grade 10) position at the year 3 pay scale effective
immediately, based on candidate’s level of experience and qualifications.
Motion carried.
BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Hurtekant moved, seconded by
Commissioner Rudat to concur with the committee recommendation. Motion
carried.

PLANNING AND ZONING –
HR CONSULTING
PROPOSAL

6. Commissioner Hurtekant, Chair pro tempore, introduced discussion
regarding an HR Consulting Proposal.
 JL HR Consulting has provided a proposal to partner with the County to
design and implement a structured, skills-based hiring process for a
Community Development Director or Planning & Zoning Director role,
as outlined in the proposal;
 Questions and comments were discussed regarding the Board’s role in
the hiring decision included within the proposal;
 No action was taken on the proposal presented.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Commissioner Showers moved,
seconded by Commissioner Washington, to recommend that the County
Administrator/Controller be authorized to utilize JL HR consulting for services
as determined necessary. Motion carried.
BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Hurtekant moved, seconded by
Commissioner Rudat to concur with the committee recommendation. Motion
carried.
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COMMITTEE/COMMISSION
APPOINTMENTS

7. Commissioner Hurtekant, Chair pro tempore, introduced discussion
regarding committee/commission appointments.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Commissioner Rudat moved,
seconded by Commissioner Showers, to recommend referring the
recommendations for representatives on the ZBA and Solid Waste
Committees back to the Planning Commission (PC) to give the newly
appointed PC members the opportunity to participate in voting. Motion
carried.
BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Hurtekant moved, seconded by
Commissioner Showers to concur with the committee recommendation.
Motion carried.

COMMISSIONERS’
COMMENTS

8. Commissioner Hurtekant, Chair pro tempore, requested Commissioners’
Comments.
 Commissioner Showers, Commissioner Washington, Commissioner
Rudat all offered comments.

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

9. Commissioner Hurtekant, Chair pro tempore, requested the
administrator’s report.
 Discussion took place regarding a courthouse-related interaction
involving defense counsel and staff; the Administrator/Controller
reported he will continue to work with the County Prosecutor and
Indigent Defense Coordinator to attempt to seek resolution.

ADJOURNMENT OF
COMMITTEE MEETING

The meeting was adjourned at 12:34 p.m.

END OF COMMITTEE
REPORTS
COMMISSIONERS’
COMMENTS

Chairperson DeLong called for Commissioners’ comments.
 Commissioner Showers and Commissioner Hurtekant offered
comments.

ADJOURNMENT

BOARD ACTION: With no further business to come before the Board,
Chairperson DeLong declared the meeting adjourned at 10:53 a.m.

___________________________
Debra A. Sutherland, Clerk of the Board
NOTE: These minutes are subject to approval on April 21, 2026.

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March 23, 2026
To the Board of Trustees
DeWitt Charter Township
DeWitt, Michigan
We are engaged to audit the financial statements of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, the
discretely presented component unit, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of DeWitt
Charter Township for the year ended December 31, 2025. Professional standards require that we provide you with
the following information related to our audit. We would also appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to
discuss this information further since a two-way dialogue can provide valuable information for the audit process.
Our Responsibility under U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
As stated in our engagement letter dated November 30, 2022, our responsibility, as described by professional
standards, is to express opinions about whether the financial statements prepared by management with your
oversight are fairly presented, in all material respects, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting
principles. Our audit of the financial statements does not relieve you or management of your responsibilities.
Our responsibility is to plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that the
financial statements are free from material misstatement. As part of our audit, we will consider the internal
control of DeWitt Charter Township. Such considerations will be solely for the purpose of determining our audit
procedures and not to provide any assurance concerning such internal control.
We are responsible for communicating significant matters related to the audit that are, in our professional
judgment, relevant to your responsibilities in overseeing the financial reporting process. However, we are not
required to design procedures specifically to identify such matters.
Generally accepted accounting principles provide for certain required supplementary information (RSI) to
supplement the basic financial statements. Our responsibility with respect to the management’s discussion and
analysis, budgetary comparison information, and historical retirement information, which supplement the basic
financial statements, is to apply certain limited procedures in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. However, the RSI will not be audited and, because the limited procedures do not provide us with
sufficient evidence to express an opinion or provide any assurance, we will not express an opinion or provide
any assurance on the RSI.
We have been engaged to report on other supplementary information, which accompany the financial
statements but are not RSI. Our responsibility for this supplementary information, as described by professional
standards, is to evaluate the presentation of the supplementary information in relation to the financial
statements as a whole and to report on whether the supplementary information is fairly stated, in all material
respects, in relation to the financial statements as a whole.

Planned Scope, Timing of the Audit, and Other
An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements; therefore, our audit will involve judgment about the number of transactions to be examined and the
areas to be tested.
Our audit will include obtaining an understanding of the entity and its environment, including internal control,
sufficient to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and to design the nature,
timing, and extent of further audit procedures. Material misstatements may result from (1) errors, (2)
fraudulent financial reporting, (3) misappropriation of assets, or (4) violations of laws or governmental
regulations that are attributable to the entity or to acts by management or employees acting on behalf of the
entity. We will communicate our significant findings at the conclusion of the audit. However, some matters
could be communicated sooner, particularly if significant difficulties are encountered during the audit where
assistance is needed to overcome the difficulties or if the difficulties may lead to a modified opinion. We will
also communicate any internal control related matters that are required to be communicated under professional
standards.
We have identified the following significant risk(s) of material misstatement as part of our auditing planning:
According to GAAS, significant risks include management override of controls, and GAAS presumes that revenue
recognition is a significant risk. Accordingly, we have considered these as significant risks.
We expect to begin our year-end audit procedures the week of March 2, 2026 and issue our report on or before
May 31, 2026. Aaron M. Stevens, CPA, CGFM, is the engagement partner and is responsible for supervising the
engagement and signing the report or authorizing another individual to sign it.
This information is intended solely for the use of management and the Board of Trustees of DeWitt Charter
Township and is not intended to be, and should not be, used by anyone other than these specified parties.
Very truly yours,

Lansing, Michigan

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