On the agenda: Grand Ledge meeting — data center (Aug 17)

MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING AGENDA & NOTICE
6:00 PM - SOUTH ROOM

12803 S. WACOUSTA RD, GRAND LEDGE, MI 48837~517-626-6593~WATERTOWNMI.GOV
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Action

Attachment

Number

Party

1.

MEETING OPENING
A. Call to Order
JM
B. Pledge of Allegiance
JM
C. Roll Call
CB
2. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minutes per person may be enforced. If your comment is related to an agenda item, there will
be an opportunity to make comment after the board has discussed, but before a vote is taken)
3. ITEMS FROM COUNTY, STATE, FEDERAL & OTHER AGENCIES
JM
Update
None
4. CONSENT AGENDA
JM
A. Board Minutes: Board of Trustees – July 20, 2026 (Approval)
4A
B. Routine Bills – August 17, 2026 (Approval)
4B
C. Board Reports (Receive & Place on File):
Motion to
1. Building Department, July 2026
4C-1
approve all
2. Treasurer Memo, July 2026
4C-2
items on the
3. Investment Report, July 2026
4C-3
consent
4. Treasurer Financial Status Report, July 2026
4C-4
agenda, minus
5. Township Manager & Interim Planning Director, July 2026
4C-5
items pulled
6. Clerk Report on Voter Turnout – August Primary
4C-6
from consent
D. Reports (Receive & Place on File):
1. Clinton County Sheriff’s Office July Report
4D-1
E. Correspondence (Receive & Place on File):
1. 2025 Clinton County Rural Recycling Annual Report
4E-1
Additional Reports & Correspondence (external links) available on the following page

5. AGENDA APPROVAL
6. APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL BILL LIST
7. PUBLIC HEARING (5 minute limit per person may be enforced)
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. A. Final Survey Question Adoption
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Special Assessments – 2026 Winter Tax Rolls
B. LGRFA Treasurer Position
C. Capital Asset Policy Amendment
10. BOARD MEMBER AND PUBLIC COMMENT
11. ADJOURNMENT

JM
CB
N/A

Motion
Motion
None

Agenda
On Table
None

JT

Motion

8A

SB
JT
CB

Motion
Motion
Motion

9A
9B
9C

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encouraged at least 72 hours in advance. Contact Watertown Charter Township Clerk, Carolyn Brokob - [email protected] or
517-626-6593 to request the necessary assistance.

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correspondence are provided through external links.

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https://www.lookingglassfiremi.gov/
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https://www.clinton-county.org/AgendaCenter/Board-of-Commissioners-2
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https://www.youtube.com/@ClintonCounty-MI
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https://www.clinton-county.org/250/Drain-Commissioners-Office
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https://ccrc-roads.com/meetings/
CLINTON COUNTY SOLID WASTE COUNCIL
https://www.clinton-county.org/AgendaCenter/Solid-Waste-Council-SWC-7
CLINTON COUNTY MATERIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN COMMITTEE
https://www.clinton-county.org/1075/Materials-Management-Planning-Committee
CLINTON TRANSIT – BLUE BUS (Board agendas and minutes)
https://www.mybluebus.com/resources/board-of-directors/past-board-meetings/
GROUND WATER MANAGEMENT BOARD
https://www.mitcrpc.org/migroundwater
LIBRARIES WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP: (Board minutes, events, announcements, lending, etc.)
DEWITT DISTRICT LIBRARY https://dewittlibrary.org/
GRAND LEDGE AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY https://gladl.org/
DELTA TOWNSHIP LIBRARY https://www.dtdl.org/

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Watertown Charter Township

July 20, 2026, Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes - DRAFT
ATTACHMENT 4A
8-17-26 BOT MTG

1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:00PM by Supervisor Maahs with the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Supervisor John Maahs, Clerk Carolyn Brokob, Treasurer Sue
Biergans, Trustee Chad Cooley, Trustee Todd Hufnagel, Trustee Holly Madill, and Trustee Ron
Overton.
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Township Manager Jennifer Tubbs and Township Planner Poorna
Vemulakonda.
PUBLIC SIGNED-IN: Matt Dedyne, Peg McLeod, Ken Mitchell, Sean Conn, Brian Hurtekant, David
Barkowiak.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Sean Conn from Big Fireworks on Grand River provided public comment on the Fireworks
Ordinance.
3. ITEMS FROM COUNTY, STATE, FEDERAL, & OTHER AGENCIES:
Sergeant Dedyne provided an update from the Clinton County Sheriff Office.
Clinton County Commissioner Brian Hurtekant provided an update.
4. CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion by Trustee Cooley, seconded by Trustee Hufnagel, to approve the consent agenda as
presented. Motion carried unanimously.
5. AGENDA APPROVAL:
Motion by Trustee Hufnagel, seconded by Trustee Cooley, to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
6. APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL BILLS:

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Motion by Treasurer Biergans, seconded by Trustee Madill, to approve the additional bill list on the
table dated July 20, 2026. Motion carried unanimously.
7. PUBLIC HEARING: None.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
9. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Reappointment of George Walter – Construction Board of Appeals
Motion by Trustee Hufnagel, seconded by Trustee Cooley, to reappointment George Walter to the
Watertown Charter Township Construction Board of Appeals for a three-year term expiring April
30, 2029. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Watertown Township CCSO Substation – Sheriff Dush
Sheriff Dush from the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) provided an update on the status of
the Watertown Township Satellite Office in the Wacousta Commons building in the old Grand
Ledge Public School (GLPS) elementary school. The Sheriff provided some historical context and
what a great partner GLPS has been. A $10,000 donation was made to the CCSO and the Sherrif
requested the allocation to assist with setup of the Satellite Office with a goal of an August 1st
opening. The funds were appropriated by the Clinton County Ways and Means Committee but
then delayed at the Board of Commissioner level. The Watertown Township Board of Trustees
conveyed their interest in moving this forward without delay. The Board of Trustees shared their
positive feedback from the community on the placement of the Satellite Office in the southern tier
of the county which will assist with faster response times, law enforcement visibility, etc.
Motion by Trustee Overton, seconded by Trustee Hufnagel, to approve up to $10,000 for direct
payment of bills, such as toilet, cabinets, carpet, etc. related to the outfitting of the Clinton County
Sheriff's Office Satellite Office in Watertown Charter Township, if the County Board of
Commissioners fail to approve the expenditure at the next Board of Commissioners meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
C. Southern Clinton County Municipal Utility Authority (SCCMUA) 2027 Operating Budget
Brad Gurski, Director of Operations at SCCMUA, summarized the proposed 2027 SCCMUA
Operating Budget and 5-year Capital Improvement Plan, highlighting Watertown Township’s

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portions. A public hearing will be held at the regular monthly SCCMUA board meeting on
September 15, 2026.
Motion by Clerk Brokob, seconded by Trustee Madill, that the board accept and place on file the
2027 Southern Clinton County Municipal Utility Authority Operating Budget and 5-Year Capital
Improvement Plan as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
D. Fireworks Ordinance No. 63 Introduction
Manager Tubbs and Clerk Brokob recommended some revisions to the proposed language for the
Ordinance No. 62 – Fireworks. Manager Tubbs will make some amendments and seek legal
review.
Motion by Clerk Brokob, seconded by Trustee Hufnagel, to approve the proposed language in
Ordinance No. 63, as will be amended, and once the attorney has approved, begin the adoption
process with the first reading at a future meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
E. Request for Proposal – Heritage Park Pavilion Construction
The Board of Trustees reviewed the Request for Proposal (RFP) to seek bids to replace the
pavilion in Heritage Park. Since the project may come in at over $30,000, the township policy
requires an invitation to bid to be published at least once in the newspaper of general circulation
and a sealed bid process opened by Township Clerk at a pre-announced dates and time. The
Manager and Trustees agreed to change the deadline to August 24, 2026, at 5PM.
Motion by Trustee Cooley, seconded by Treasurer Biergans, to approve the presented RFP for
pavilion replacement in Heritage Park and distribute it for public bidding. Upon receipt and
review of proposals, staff will return to the Board with a recommendation for contract award.
Motion carried unanimously.
F. 2026 L-4029 Tax Rate Request
Clerk Brokob noted that the Assessor provided an updated L-4029 with a change in the 2026
taxable value at $447,439,206. The original in the packet had a typo of $447,439,209 ($3 difference).
This change did not amend the tax rates. Trustee Overton highlighted the continued reduction in
the mills that are levied for fire and EMS (1.5 mills out of the original 3 mills authorized by the
voters in 2020).

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Motion by Trustee Cooley, seconded by Trustee Madill, to adopt the 2026 L-4029 Tax Rate
Request as amended and authorize the Township Supervisor and Clerk to certify the document.
Motion carried unanimously.
10. BOARD MEMBER AND PUBLIC COMMENT:
Clerk Brokob stated the Summer Newsletter was sent out last week that included many election
related items. The Election Commission met on July 8, 2026, to perform the Public Accuracy Test of
voting equipment. The Clerk encouraged the board and public to attend future testing to see the
additional security that goes into the ballots and equipment. The Treasurer and Clerk attended the
groundbreaking ceremony of the Cedar Creek Behavioral Health Hospital on July 15, 2026.
Treasurer Biergans noted that the township's tax statements are now being printed on colored
paper. Municipal treasurers who have implemented this change have reported approximately an
80% improvement in taxpayer response rates compared to statements printed on white paper.
Trustee Madill will not be at the August meeting.
11. ADJOURNMENT: Moved to adjourn by Trustee Cooley at 6:58PM.

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WATERTOWN CHARTER TOWNSHIP
BILL LIST FOR MEETING
AUGUST 17, 2026

VENDOR

ATTACHMENT 4B
8-17-26 BOT MTG

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

***PAYROLL PAID 07-31-26 ***
ELECTRONIC FEDERAL DEPOSIT
PAYROLL
MERS

GF
GF
GF

TWP SHARE SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE
PAYROLL FOR STAFF, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
TWP SHARE PENSION COSTS

TOTAL
GENERAL FUND TOTAL

$2,964.39
$41,618.96
$6,776.37
$51,359.72

$51,359.72

***BILLS PAID 08-03-26***
BUSINESS CREDIT CARD

CAROLYN BROKOB
CLINTON COUNTY TREASURER
FRONTIER
HOLLY MADILL
IIMC
JEFFREY S. MACKENZIE
JOHN E. MAAHS
LOOKING GLASS REGIONAL FIRE
MAMC
MCGINTY, HITCH, ET AL.
MICHIGAN ASSOC OF PLANNING
MICHIGAN TOWNSHIPS ASSOCIATION
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE
PITNEY BOWES SUPPLIES
QUILL CORPORATION
S.C.C.M.U.A.
SPECTRUM PRINTERS
STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY

GF
GF
GF
GF
GF
GF
GF
GF
GF
GF
GF
FF
GF
GF
GF
GF
GF
GF
GF
SF
GF
GF

BROKOB - CONFERENCE
CASE - SUPPLIES
MINTON - SCANNER, SUPPLIES
TUBBS - FILING CABINETS, ENVELOPES, SUPPLIES
MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT
MOBILE HOME TAX- MAY-AUG
BROADBAND
MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT
ANNUAL DUES
ASSESSOR 07/16-31/2026
MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT
AUGUST PAYMENT
CASE- CEMETERIES CONFERENCE
JUNE LEGAL FEES
ANNUAL DUES
ANNUAL DUES
DISABILITY INSURANCE
INK CARTRIDGE
OFFICE SUPPLIES
AUGUST PAYMENT
VOTETEST DECKS
LIFE INSURANCE

TOTAL
GENERAL FUND TOTAL

$26,478.34

SEWER FUND TOTAL

$55,041.40

FIRE FUND

$53,706.78

Printed 8/12/2026

666.10
353.94
724.13
5,825.66
998.90
750.00
85.48
238.47
195.00
4,078.80
1,610.41
53,706.78
169.00
560.00
895.00
7,318.00
1,122.56
112.87
226.49
55,041.40
226.48
321.05
135,226.52

2:18 PM

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WATERTOWN CHARTER TOWNSHIP
BILL LIST FOR MEETING
AUGUST 17, 2026

VENDOR

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

***PAYROLL PAID 08-14-26 ***
ELECTRONIC FEDERAL DEPOSIT
PAYROLL
MERS

GF
GF
GF

TWP SHARE SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE
PAYROLL FOR STAFF, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
TWP SHARE PENSION COSTS

TOTAL
GENERAL FUND TOTAL

$2,815.70
$39,675.24

$6,975.00
$49,465.94

$49,465.94

***BILLS PAID 08-14-26***
ACD.NET
ANDREW CASE
CHRISTY SOCHAY
CLINTON COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION
CONSUMERS ENERGY

CULLIGAN OF LANSING MICHIGAN
CYGNUS SYSTEMS, INC
FRONTIER
GRANGER
JEFF MACKENZIE
MENARDS
MICHIGAN FLEET FUELING
MUNICIPAL INSPECTION SERVICE
POORNA VEMULAKONDA
RON OVERTON
ROSE PEST SOLUTIONS
SUE BIERGANS
USA TODAY
VERIZON
WOW

TOTAL
GENERAL FUND TOTAL

Printed 8/12/2026

GF
GF
GF
GF
GF
GF
GF
GF
GF
GF
GF
GF
GF
GF
GF
GF
GF
GF
GF
GF
GF
GF
GF
GF
GF
GF

TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT
MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT
EXPENSE AND MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
CHLORIDE
STREETLIGHTS
PARK AND RIDE LOT
CEMETERY
LOOKING GLASS PARK
TOWNSHIP OFFICE AND GYM
HERITAGE PARK
WATERTOWN CHARTER TOWNSHIP
BOTTLED WATER
AUGUST TECHCARE
BROADBAND
TRASH REMOVAL
ASSESSOR 08/01-15/2026
PARKING LOT, OFFICE SUPPLIES, CEMETERY
FUEL
PERMITS
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT
PEST CONTROL
MEDICAL AND MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
LEGAL POSTINGS
CELL PHONES
INTERNET

235.08
458.32
88.00
15,949.86
594.74
56.39
68.43
29.50
1,310.06
45.36
2,261.49
54.25
2,046.33
100.46
37.01
4,078.80
389.04
380.03
27,978.25
91.20
1,418.69
75.00
931.57
309.10
294.05
206.71

$59,487.72
$59,487.72

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WATERTOWN CHARTER TOWNSHIP
BILL LIST FOR MEETING
AUGUST 17, 2026

VENDOR

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

***BILLS TO BE PAID 09-01-26***
JEFFREY S. MACKENZIE
LOOKING GLASS REGIONAL FIRE
S.C.C.M.U.A.

GF
FF
SF

ASSESSING SERVICES
MONTHLY PAYMENT
MONTHLY SEWER

TOTAL
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
SEWER FUND TOTAL
FIRE FUND

$4,078.80
$53,706.78
$55,041.40

$112,826.98
$4,078.80
$55,041.40
$53,706.78

***BILLS TO BE PAID AFTER BOARD APPROVAL***
CRAWFORD DOOR COMPANY
MCGINTY HITCH

TOTAL
GENERAL FUND TOTAL

Printed 8/12/2026

GF
GF

GARAGE DOORS
JULY LEGAL FEES

$6,906.00
$620.00

$7,526.00
$7,526.00

2:18 PM

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ATTACHMENT 4C-1
8-17-26 BOT MTG

Planning & Zoning Monthly Report -July 2026

Residential
New Residences
Residential Additions
Accessory Buildings/Garages
Decks and Porches
Pools/Ponds/Hot Tubs
Home Occupations
Residential Solar
Commercial/Industrial
New /Remodel/Additions
Sign Permits
Cell Towers and Related
Agricultural
Agricultural Buildings

Current Month Year to Date
1
11
2
3
2
7
6
8
4
1
3
1

Certificates of Occupancy Issued:

Residential
Commercial/Industrial

Current Month Year to Date
1
6

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TREASURER’S INVESTMENT MEMO

To: Supervisor Maahs, Clerk Brokob, Trustees Cooley, Overton, Madill, and Hufnagel
From: Sue Biergans, Treasurer
Date: August 5, 2026
During the month of July 2026, the following interest was received:
MI-Class

Total Interest added

$10,161.57

MI-Class Edge

Total Interest added

$ 8,220.92

Multi-Bank Securities

Total Interest added

$27,495.16

Horizon Bank

Total Interest added

$

Mercantile Bank

Total Interest added

$ 3,411.78

587.87

ATTACHMENT 4C-2
8-17-26 BOT MTG

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ITEM
Item #

Year

24
20
11
19
1
4
8
10
11
16
19
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22
3
4
1
2
5
7
9
11
12
13
14
15
16
18
19
20
22
24
25
26
27
29
30
31
32
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
12
14
15
16
17
18
19

2001
2026
2021
2021
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2024
2024
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2026
2026
2026
2026
2026
2026
2026
2026
2026
2026
2026
2026
2026
2026
2026

24

2001

24
2
18
19
1
7
17
20
21
3
4
6
8
17
21
23
28
10
13

2001
2021
2021
2021
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2026
2026

24
19
1
11

2001
2021
2021
2026

24
19
13
1

2001
2021
2021
2026

24

2001

24

2001

24

2001

Fund or Investment
Description

ATTACHMENT 4C-3
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS FOR JULY 2026
Purchase
Amount

Purchase
Date

Maturity
Date

Interest
%

Interest
Earned

$1,822,821.68
$1,000,000.00
$150,000.00
$900,000.00
$250,000.00
$200,000.00
$250,000.00
$249,000.00
$250,000.00
$250,000.00
$250,000.00
$248,000.00
$249,000.00
$249,000.00
$247,000.00
$200,000.00
$250,000.00
$128,834.37
$150,000.00
$101,699.93
$250,000.00
$248,000.00
$250,000.00
$100,000.00
$250,000.00
$250,000.00
$100,000.00
$250,000.00
$250,000.00
$250,000.00
$248,000.00
$250,000.00
$150,000.00
$122,500.00
$250,000.00
$249,000.00
$122,500.00
$103,449.83
$250,000.00
$100,000.00
$250,000.00
$249,000.00
$250,000.00
$240,000.00
$240,000.00
$100,000.00
$128,834.37
$150,000.00
$250,000.00
$122,500.00
$247,000.00
$122,500.00
$249,000.00
$4,821,821.68

1-Oct-07
15-Jul-26
18-Aug-21
23-Dec-21
20-Jan-23
2-Mar-23
16-May-23
30-Jun-23
27-Jul-23
27-Sep-23
14-Nov-23
14-Nov-23
12-Dec-23
21-Feb-24
16-Feb-24
3-Jan-25
7-Mar-25
18-Apr-25
5-May-25
13-May-25
30-May-25
24-Jun-25
1-Aug-25
12-Aug-25
4-Sep-25
5-Sep-25
16-Sep-25
18-Sep-25
29-Sep-25
29-Sep-25
6-Nov-25
3-Dec-25
28-Nov-25
21-Nov-25
8-Dec-25
17-Dec-25
2-Dec-25
8-Dec-25
23-Dec-25
12-Feb-26
27-Feb-26
3-Mar-26
13-Mar-26
24-Mar-26
25-Mar-26
17-Mar-26
18-Apr-26
5-May-26
15-May-26
21-May-26
4-Jun-26
4-Jun-26
30-Jun-26

PMMA
4/9/2027
18-May-26
PMMA
20-Jan-28
23-Mar-26
15-May-26
30-Jun-26
27-Jul-26
27-Sep-28
14-Aug-26
14-Feb-28
12-Dec-27
23-Feb-26
16-Feb-27
2-Jan-26
7-Mar-28
18-Apr-26
5-May-26
13-Oct-26
30-May-28
26-Jun-28
20-Aug-30
8-Feb-26
28-Aug-26
5-Sep-27
16-Mar-26
18-Sep-30
27-Sep-30
26-Sep-30
8-May-28
3-Dec-30
27-Nov-30
21-May-26
8-Jun-27
17-Dec-30
2-Jun-26
8-Dec-26
23-Dec-28
12-Feb-27
27-Feb-29
3-Sep-26
13-Mar-31
24-Mar-27
25-Mar-27
17-Sep-26
18-Jan-27
5-May-28
15-May-29
21-Nov-26
5-Jun-28
4-Dec-26
30-Jun-27

3.74%
4.07%
0.88%
3.82%
4.75%
4.80%
4.60%
4.70%
4.75%
5.00%
5.10%
4.90%
4.55%
4.00%
4.55%
4.10%
4.00%
3.83%
4.00%
3.90%
4.40%
4.40%
4.20%
3.94%
3.50%
3.75%
3.75%
4.10%
3.95%
3.90%
3.60%
4.00%
4.00%
3.75%
3.80%
4.00%
3.75%
2.96%
3.70%
3.60%
3.65%
3.75%
3.75%
3.75%
3.75%
3.50%
3.18%
3.50%
4.00%
3.50%
4.10%
3.50%
4.10%
12.51%

$369,782.26

Dec 2010

PMMA

3.74%

$6,938.59
$6,938.59

$115,000.00
$250,000.00
$100,000.00
$900,000.00
$250,000.00
$250,000.00
$250,000.00
$250,000.00
$250,000.00
$100,000.00
$250,000.00
$156,300.21
$100,000.00
$250,000.00
$250,000.00
$100,000.00
$250,000.00
$250,000.00
$156,300.21
$4,477,600.42

1-Oct-07
28-Apr-21
17-Dec-21
23-Dec-21
17-Jan-24
19-Mar-24
10-Sep-24
11-Oct-24
11-Oct-24
23-Apr-25
25-Apr-25
1-May-25
8-May-25
5-Sep-25
24-Sep-25
8-Oct-25
11-Dec-25
7-May-26
1-May-26

PMMA
28-Apr-26
17-Dec-26
PMMA
17-Jan-29
19-Mar-27
10-Sep-27
13-Apr-26
11-Mar-26
23-Apr-27
28-Apr-27
1-May-26
8-May-26
5-Dec-25
24-Mar-27
8-Apr-27
11-Dec-30
7-Nov-28
1-May-27

$237,776.20
$316,000.00
$200,000.00
$200,000.00
$953,776.20

3-Apr-06
23-Dec-21
21-Apr-21
1-May-26

$102,000.00
$10,000.00
$200,000.00
$200,000.00
$512,000.00
Bond paid in full 2021
$528,136.10
Bond paid in full 2021
$410,483.63
Bond paid in full 2021
$1,942,691.91

Value at
Maturity

Market
Value

GENERAL FUND

MI-Class
MI-Class Term Series II
MBS 5 yr Gov Bond
MI-Class EDGE
MBS 5 yr.
MBS 3 yr.
MBS 3 yr.
MBS 3 yr.
MBS 3 yr.
MBS 5 yr.
MBS 3 yr.
MBS 5 yr.
MBS 4 yr.
MBS 2 yr.
MBS 3 yr.
MBS 1 yr.
Consumers Credit Union
Horizon 1 yr.
CIBC 1 yr
FlagStar 17 months
MBS 3 year
MBS 3 year
MBS 5 year CALLABLE
Mercantile 6 months
Independent Bank
Mercantile 2 yr
Dart Bank 6 Month
MBS 5 yr
MSB 5 yr CALLABLE
MBS 5 yr
MBS 3 year
MBS 5 yr
MBS 5 yr CALLABLE
Dart Bank 6 Month
MBS 18 Month
MBS 5 yr CALLABLE
Dart Bank 6 Month
Horizon 1 yr.
MBS 3yr
Mercantile 1 yr
Consumers Credit Union 3 yr
MBS 6 month
MBS 5 yr
MBS 1 yr.
MBS 1 yr.
Dart Bank 6 Month
Horizon 9 month
CIBC 2 yr
MBS 3 yr. CALLABLE
Dart Bank 6 Month
MBS 2 yr.
Dart Bank 6 Month
MBS 1 yr.
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
CURRENT TAX
MI-Class
CURRENT TAX TOTAL
SEWER RECEIVING FUND
MI-Class
MBS 5 yr Gov Bond
MBS 5 yr
MI-Class EDGE
MBS 5 yr.
MBS 3 Yyr.
MBS 3 yr.
MBS 1.5 yr.
MBS 1.4 yr.
MBS 2 yr.
MBS 2 yr.
CIBC 1 yr
MBS 1 yr.
MBS 3 month
MBS 18 month
Mercantile 18 month
MBS 5 yr.
MBS 2.5 years CALLABLE
CIBC 1 yr.
SEWER REC TOTAL
WATER FUND
MI-Class
MI-Class EDGE
MBS 5 yr GOV BOND
MBS 2.5 years CALLABLE
WATER FUND TOTAL
T.I.R.F.
MI-Class
MI-Class EDGE
MBS 4 yr.
MBS 5yr
T.I.R.F TOTAL
STOLL ROAD PAVING

MI-Class
STOLL RD WATER

MI-Class

STOLL RD SEWER

MI-Class

$1,375,560.89
$1,000,000.00
$6,237.08 Matured
$182,005.23
$1,081,154.45
$35,662.07 Called
$26,511.72 Matured
$34,509.41 Matured
$35,141.00 Matured
$34,681.50
$250,000.00
$34,383.51
$250,000.00
$32,940.51
$250,000.00
$31,441.77
$248,000.00
$28,339.22
$249,000.00
$20,001.88 Matured
$27,593.48
$247,000.00
$8,177.53 Matured
$250,000.00
$4,931.77 Matured
$6,083.34 Matured
$101,699.93
$11,934.27
$250,000.00
$6,397.72 Called
$7,881.18
$250,000.00
$2,011.35 Matured
$250,000.00
$250,000.00
$1,908.08 Matured
$7,720.12
$250,000.00
$7,385.95
$250,000.00
$7,292.46
$250,000.00
$4,427.31
$248,000.00
$4,986.32
$250,000.00
$150,000.00
$2,278.42 Matured
$4,736.99
$250,000.00
$4,967.76
$249,000.00
$2,350.45 Matured
$1,775.54
$103,449.83
$4,054.80
$250,000.00
$100,000.00
$250,000.00
$2,353.57
$249,000.00
$250,000.00
$240,000.00
$240,000.00
$100,000.00
$1,021.10
$128,834.37
$150,000.00
$849.32
$250,000.00
$122,500.00
$247,000.00
$122,500.00
$249,000.00
$912,339.94
$11,251,699.47

$1,375,560.89
$1,000,000.00
-$1,566.00
$1,081,154.45

$251,585.00
$258,032.50
$252,270.00
$253,981.76
$252,979.02
$217.36
$200,002.00
$250,000.00

$107,239.14
$250,060.00
$99,551.81
$250,045.00
-$50,000.00
$250,000.00
$250,000.00
$250,032.50
$249,577.50
$50.00
$247,233.68
$249,975.00
$149,914.50
$250,000.00
$248,975.10
$103,449.83
$249,460.00
$100,000.00
$250,000.00
$252,979.02
$250,000.00
$240,000.00
$240,000.00
$100,000.00
$128,834.37
$150,000.00
$251,712.50
$123,760.89
$247,000.00
$122,500.00
$250,287.33
$11,036,855.15

$38,158.20
$38,158.20

$38,228.61
38228.61

3.74%
1.00%
1.15%
3.82%
4.05%
4.60%
3.75%
3.70%
4.00%
3.85%
3.75%
4.00%
3.90%
4.15%
3.80%
3.55%
4.00%
4.00%
3.60%
9.71%

$234,387.36
$939,880.15
$12,500.00 Matured
$4,600.01
$87,661.00
$182,005.21
$1,081,154.45
$24,684.72
$250,415.00
$24,992.70
$250,000.00
$14,023.97
$250,000.00
$13,913.03 Matured
$14,137.04 Matured
$4,493.46
$100,000.00
$10,945.44
$250,000.00
$6,338.84 Matured
$3,900.00 Matured
$2,586.64
$250,000.00
$4,919.18
$250,000.00
$100,000.00
$4,986.32
$250,000.00
$250,000.00
$250,000.00
$156,300.21
$547,021.78
$4,465,410.81

$939,880.15
$247,820.00
$97,706.00
$1,081,154.45
$251,895.00
$252,930.00
$250,317.50

PMMA
PMMA
21-Apr-26
1-Nov-28

3.74%
3.82%
0.90%
3.95%
12.41%

$116,836.19
$63,904.01
$8,100.00 Matured
$1,573.75
$188,840.20

$528,858.12
$378,474.33

$528,858.12
$379,605.33

$200,000.00
$907,332.45

$198,350.00
$1,106,813.45

21-May-01
23-Dec-21
28-Jan-21
30-Jan-26

PMMA
PMMA
26-Jan-26
30-Jan-30

3.74%
3.82%
0.50%
3.60%
11.66%

$28,273.98
$2,052.90
$5,612.63 Matured
$4,142.46
$40,081.97

$14,416.11
$12,043.46

$14,416.11
$12,012.88

$200,000.00
$226,459.57

$199,486.00
$225,914.99

29-Nov-06

PMMA

3.74%

$84,455.69

$229,016.63

$229,016.63

29-Nov-06

PMMA

3.74%

$13,310.90

$6,074.63

$6,074.63

29-Nov-06

PMMA

3.74%

$73,651.14

$61,110.24
$17,183,269.01

$96.50
$100,288.00
$250,422.50

$250,525.00
$100,000.00
$249,975.00
$249,945.00
$156,300.21
$4,479,255.31

$61,110.24
Total of principal

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Percent of investment portfolio per financial institution is:
CIBC
Consumers CU Dart
Flagstar
Horizon
Independent MI CLASS
MI CLASS EDGE MI CLASS TERM MBS
Mercantile
$150,000.00
$250,000.00 $100,000.00 $107,239.14 $103,449.83 $250,000.00 $1,375,560.89
$379,605.33
$1,000,000.00
-$1,566.00 $100,000.00
$156,300.21
$250,000.00 $122,500.00
$128,834.37
$14,416.11
$1,081,154.45
$251,585.00 $250,000.00
$123,760.89
$38,228.61
$12,012.88
$258,032.50 $100,000.00
$528,858.12
$1,081,154.45
$252,270.00 -$50,000.00
$61,110.24
$253,981.76
$229,016.63
$252,979.02
$6,074.63
$217.36
$939,880.15
$200,002.00
$250,060.00
$99,551.81
$250,045.00
$250,032.50
$249,577.50
$50.00
$247,233.68
$249,975.00
$149,914.50
$250,000.00
$248,975.10
$249,460.00
$252,979.02
$250,000.00
$240,000.00
$240,000.00
$251,712.50
$247,000.00
$250,287.33
$247,820.00
$97,706.00
$251,895.00
$252,930.00
$250,317.50
$96.50
$100,288.00
$250,422.50
$250,525.00
$249,975.00
$249,945.00
$198,350.00
$199,486.00
$306,300.21
$500,000.00 $346,260.89 $107,239.14 $232,284.20 $250,000.00 $3,193,145.38
$2,553,927.11
$1,000,000.00
$8,294,112.08 $400,000.00
$17,183,269.01
1.783%
2.910%
2.015%
0.624%
1.352%
1.455%
18.583%
14.863%
5.820%
48.269%
2.328%

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ATTACHMENT 4C-4
8-17-26 BOT MTG

Financial Status Report

JULY 2026

ACCOUNTS

BEGINNING
BALANCE

FUNDS
RECEIVED

FUNDS
DISBURSED

ENDING
BALANCE

GENERAL FUND
CHECKING
SAVINGS ACCOUNT
INVESTMENTS
TOTAL

$
26,243.16
$ 2,805,013.27
$ 10,028,997.52
$ 12,860,253.95

$ 478,252.05
$
83,309.00
$ 1,007,857.63
$ 1,569,418.68

$ 481,538.09
$ 1,419,716.09
$
$ 1,901,254.18

$
22,957.12
$ 1,468,606.18
$ 11,036,855.15
$ 12,528,418.45

TAX
SAVINGS ACCOUNT
INVESTMENTS
TOTAL

$
$
$

11,199.31 $
38,106.95 $
49,306.26 $

705,140.34 $
121.66 $
705,262.00 $

316,623.01 $
$
316,623.01 $

399,716.64
38,228.61
437,945.25

TIRF
SAVINGS ACCOUNT
INVESTMENTS
TOTAL

$
$
$

132,578.03 $
225,830.44 $
358,408.47 $

1,425.77 $
84.55
1,510.32 $

-

$
$
$

134,003.80
225,914.99
359,918.79

WATER DISTRICT #1
SAVINGS ACCOUNT
INVESTMENTS
TOTAL

$
$
$

191,920.44 $
1,103,908.54 $
1,295,828.98 $

978.06
2,904.91
3,882.97 $

-

$
$
$

192,898.50
1,106,813.45
1,299,711.95

SEWER RECEIVING FUND
SAVINGS ACCOUNT
INVESTMENTS
TOTAL

$
$
$

728,827.40 $
4,472,784.16 $
5,201,611.56 $

30,881.75 $
6,471.15 $
37,352.90 $

55,124.18 $
$
55,124.18 $

704,584.97
4,479,255.31
5,183,840.28

STOLL ROAD PAVING
INVESTMENTS
TOTAL

$
$

228,287.82 $
228,287.82 $

728.81
728.81 $

-

$
$

229,016.63
229,016.63

STOLL ROAD WATER
INVESTMENTS
TOTAL

$
$

6,055.31 $
6,055.31 $

19.32
19.32 $

-

$
$

6,074.63
6,074.63

STOLL ROAD SEWER
INVESTMENTS
TOTAL

$
$

60,915.78 $
60,915.78 $

194.46
194.46 $

-

$
$

61,110.24
61,110.24

GRAND TOTAL

$ 20,060,668.13 $ 2,318,369.46 $ 2,273,001.37 $ 20,106,036.22

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John Maahs, Supervisor
Carolyn Brokob, Clerk
Sue Biergans, Treasurer
Jennifer Tubbs, Manager

ATTACHMENT 4C-5
8-17-26 BOT MTG

Chad Cooley, Trustee
Todd Hufnagel, Trustee
Holly Madill, Trustee
Ron Overton, Trustee

To:
Watertown Township Board
From: Jennifer Tubbs, Watertown Township Manager
Date: August 11, 2026
RE:

Township Manager’s monthly report

This report is intended to give a brief overview of work accomplished over the last month
outside of what has been provided in the board packets for discussion and action.
Committees/Meetings:
•
•
•

Attended Looking Glass Regional Fire Authority Meeting
Attended Southern Clinton County Municipal Utility Authority
Attended Planning Commission Executive Committee Meeting

Planning Commission:
Staff reviewed and prepared changes to the Planning Commission By-Laws and presented them
at the Planning Commission Executive Committee Meeting. The Executive Committee reviewed
the changes and have forwarded them to the Planning Commission for consideration at their
September meeting.
Economic Development:
•
•
•

Site Searches – one
Related Correspondence – four
Meetings – one

A company in the Industrial area is making inquiries about a possible expansion into the area.
Office Operation:
•
•

Staff related assistance – six
Meetings - one

For the next few months, the office will be in the process of condensing file space and
redistributing cabinets for record retention. This project will impact all departments.

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Resident Relations:
•
•

Road complaints – two
Resident questions/interactions/meetings – four

The township received a road complaint on Lowell Road about lack of maintenance. CCRC
representatives toured the road and reported back that Lowell Road is in good condition.
Township Board Relations:
•
•

Board member related assistance – five
Board member meetings – three

Miscellaneous:
Looking Glass Regional Fire Authority:
Staff prepared and presented a request for proposal for accounting services for the LGRFA. The
proposal was approved by the authority board and is currently advertised. Staff also prepared
a position description for a new treasurer officer position on the LGRFA board and a
corresponding memo of explanation for both the Watertown Township and Eagle Township
Boards.
Township Survey:
After several drafts, staff have completed the review of the survey questions and they will be in
the August Board packet for review and recommendation.
Budget Season:
The department head has submitted their budgets. Staff are in the process of finishing the
draft budget for preparation to the township board.

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ATTACHMENT 4C-6
8-17-26 BOT MTG

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ATTACHMENT 4D-1
8-17-26 BOT MTG

CLINTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
1347 E. Townsend Rd
St. Johns, MI 48879

SEAN DUSH
Sheriff

TO:

CLINTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS,
TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS AND VILLAGE MAYORS

FROM:

SEAN DUSH, SHERIFF

DATE:

August 05, 2026

SUBJECT:

JULY 2026 JAIL BILLING

Phone (989) 224-5200
Fax (989) 224-1382

The average daily population of inmates for the month of July 2026 was
81 inmates. This total includes a daily average of 77 County Inmates
and a daily average of 4 Inmates Housed for Other Jurisdictions.
Revenue for the month of July was $6305.00

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MONTHLY JAIL COUNT
JULY 2026

DATE

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31

TOTALS

DAILY
AVERAGE

MALE

FEMALE

TOTAL

BOARDER

CCSO

69

12

81

4

77

64
69
71
69
72
72
69
70
70
65
67
68
68
72
69
72
70
67
64
70
68
70
68
69
70
67
69
66
68
67
69
2129

15
15
15
13
17
14
13
15
13
14
14
13
13
16
15
17
13
12
12
11
8
9
8
8
10
8
9
7
8
10
13
378

79
84
86
82
89
86
82
85
83
79
81
81
81
88
84
89
83
79
76
81
76
79
76
77
80
75
78
73
76
77
82
2507

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
126

75
80
82
78
85
82
78
81
79
75
77
77
77
84
80
85
78
74
71
76
71
74
71
72
77
71
75
70
73
74
79
2381

RECEIVABLES TOTALS AND PAYMENTS RECEIVED 2026

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JANUARY BILLING

DAYS

DATE
BILLED

AMOUNT
BILLED

DATE
RECEIVED

AMOUNT
RECEIVED

CJRP - GROUP I

63

2/3/2026 $

3,780.00

2/17/2026 $

3,780.00

CJRP - GROUP II

82

2/3/2026 $

3,690.00

2/17/2026 $

3,690.00

MDOC-DETAINERS

25

2/3/2025 $

875.00

2/18/2026 $

875.00

US FED MARSHALS - WEST
COMBINED PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS

$

7,952.40

CANTEEN

$

2,192.27

$

18,489.67

Totals

FEBRUARY BILLING

170
DAYS

$
DATE
BILLED

8,345.00
AMOUNT
BILLED

DATE
RECEIVED

AMOUNT
RECEIVED

CJRP - GROUP I

56

3/9/2026 $

3,360.00

3/23/2026 $

3,360.00

CJRP - GROUP II

82

3/9/2026 $

3,690.00

3/23/2026 $

3,690.00

MDOC-DETAINERS

29

3/9/2026 $

1,015.00

3/19/2026 $

1,015.00

COMBINED PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS

4/6/2026 $

7,952.40

CANTEEN

4/6/2026 $

2,116.62

US FED MARSHALS - WEST

Totals

MARCH BILLING

167
DAYS

$
DATE
BILLED

8,065.00
AMOUNT
BILLED

$
DATE
RECEIVED

18,134.02
AMOUNT
RECEIVED

CJRP - GROUP I

31

4/7/2026 $

1,860.00

4/13/2026 $

1,860.00

CJRP - GROUP II

58

4/7/2025 $

2,610.00

4/13/2026 $

2,610.00

MDOC-DETAINERS

31

4/7/2026 $

1,085.00

COMBINED PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS

4/29/2026 $

1,153.56

CANTEEN

5/5/2026 $

3,117.42

$

8,740.98

US FED MARSHALS - WEST

Totals

APRIL BILLING

120
DAYS

$
DATE
BILLED

5,555.00
AMOUNT
BILLED

DATE
RECEIVED

AMOUNT
RECEIVED

CJRP - GROUP I

48

5/11/2026 $

2,880.00

6/9/2026 $

2,880.00

CJRP - GROUP II

71

5/11/2026 $

3,195.00

6/9/2026 $

3,195.00

MDOC-DETAINERS

30

6/8/2026 $

1,050.00

6/15/2026 $

1,050.00

COMBINED PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS

6/1/2026 $

923.42

CANTEEN

6/1/2026 $

2,218.10

US FED MARSHALS - WEST

Totals

MAY BILLING

149
DAYS

$
DATE
BILLED

7,125.00
AMOUNT
BILLED

$
DATE
RECEIVED

10,266.52
AMOUNT
RECEIVED

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CJRP - GROUP I

6/8/2026 $

1,860.00

7/7/2026 $

1,860.00

CJRP - GROUP II

6/8/2026 $

1,845.00

7/7/2026 $

1,845.00

MDOC-DETAINERS

6/8/2026 $

630.00

6/15/2026 $

630.00

US FED MARSHALS - WEST
COMBINED PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS

7/1/2026 $

839.22

CANTEEN

7/6/2026 $

2,369.31

$

7,543.53

Totals

JUNE BILLING

0
DAYS

$
DATE
BILLED

4,335.00
AMOUNT
BILLED

CJRP - GROUP I

60

7/8/2026 $

3,600.00

CJRP - GROUP II

30

7/8/2026 $

1,350.00

13

7/8/2026 $

455.00

DATE
RECEIVED

AMOUNT
RECEIVED

CJRP - PRIS. PRESUMP.
MDOC-DETAINERS

7/13/2026 $

455.00

COMBINED PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS

8/5/2026 $

996.86

CANTEEN

8/3/2026 $

2,560.67

Totals

JULY BILLING

$
DAYS

DATE
BILLED

5,405.00
AMOUNT
BILLED

CJRP - GROUP I

62

8/5/2026 $

3,720.00

CJRP - GROUP II

31

8/5/2026 $

1,395.00

MDOC DETAINERS

34

8/5/2026 $

1,190.00

127

$

6,305.00

$
DATE
RECEIVED

4,012.53
AMOUNT
RECEIVED

US FED MARSHALS - WEST
COMBINED PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
CANTEEN
Totals

$

-

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JAIL REVENUE COMPARISONS
2021-2026
JANUARY - DECEMBER
MONTH

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

JANUARY

$

3,255.00

$

-

$

6,440.00

$

17,642.23

$

14,591.74

$

18,489.67

FEBRUARY

$

1,435.00

$

-

$

4,888.00

$

15,990.48

$

13,506.61

$

18,134.02

MARCH

$

1,730.00

$

-

$

9,780.00

$

20,241.63

$

14,575.78

$

8,740.98

APRIL

$

215.00

$

-

$

8,505.00

$

15,921.43

$

15,623.31

$

10,266.52

MAY

$

175.00

$

1,050.00

$

7,465.00

$

14,753.62

$

14,783.18

$

7,543.53

JUNE

$

105.00

$

665.00

$

8,475.00

$

13,231.51

$

13,616.75

$

4,012.53

JULY

$

525.00

$

2,900.00

$

6,970.00

$

12,359.30

$

15,320.72

$

-

AUGUST

$

1,365.00

$

4,715.00

$

11,935.00

$

16,956.28

$

15,934.75

$

-

SEPTEMBER

$

2,450.00

$

7,567.00

$

10,850.00

$

18,467.92

$

20,156.64

$

-

OCTOBER

$

1,505.00

$

9,703.00

$

9,855.00

$

20,938.50

$

17,552.91

$

-

NOVEMBER

TOTAL

$
$
$

1,225.00
1,085.00
15,070.00

$
$
$

8,347.00
7,356.00
42,303.00

$
$
$

9,830.00
8,895.00
103,888.00

$
20,622.28
$
20,289.01
$ 207,414.19

$ 17,540.81
$ 20,704.42
$ 193,907.62

$
$
$

67,187.25

AVERAGE

$

1,255.83

$

3,525.25

$

8,657.33

$

$

16,158.97

$

5,598.94

ACTUAL

$

15,070.00

$

42,303.00

$

103,888.00

$ 193,907.62

$

67,187.25

DECEMBER

Captain Tim McGuckin

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$ 207,414.19

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2026
OUT OF COUNTY REVENUES
BILLED AND RECEIVED
Average
Boarded
Inmate

Average
Local
Inmate

January

5

86

$

8,345.00

$

8,345.00

February

5

85

$

8,065.00

$

8,065.00

March

3

81

$

5,555.00

$

4,470.00

April

4

81

$

7,125.00

$

7,125.00

May

4

81

$

4,335.00

$

4,335.00

June

4

72

$

5,405.00

July

4

77

$

6,305.00

August

$

-

September

$

-

October

$

-

November

$

-

December

$

-

$

32,340.00

Month

Y-T-D

4

80

Out County
Revenues
Billed

$

Captain McGuckin

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Out County
Revenues
Received

45,135.00

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CLINTON COUNTY

SHERIFF'S OFFICE
MONTH:

July of 2026
TRAFFIC CRASHES

Fatal Crashes
Deaths
Personal Injury
Property Damage
Crash
Car/Deer

TOTAL

July 2026

0
0
11
37

YEAR TO DATE

4
5
64
310

2025

5
5
105
472

63

477

1099

111

855

1681

TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
OUIL
Seatbelt
Total Traffic
Citations
VCSA(Drugs)

Self-Initiated Calls
Calls for Service
Total Calls
Written Reports

July 2026

YEAR TO DATE

2025

2
11
COMPLAINT ACTIVITY

23

10
1
471

July 2026
1468
698
2166
302

58
20
3083

YEAR TO DATE
10636
4643
15279
2030

119
25
5738

2025
19572
8301
27873
3746

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TICKET TOTALS
Township, City,
Village

TOTAL

In Car
Tickets

Handwritten
Tickets

TICKETS

BATH

0

6

6

BENGAL

0

28

28

BINGHAM

0

51

51

DALLAS

0

16

16

DEWITT

0

43

43

DUPLAIN

0

6

6

EAGLE

0

86

86

ESSEX

0

6

6

GREENBUSH

0

46

46

LEBANON

0

1

1

MAPLE RAPIDS

0

0

0

OLIVE

0

65

65

OVID

0

12

12

RILEY

0

17

17

VICTOR

0

16

16

WATERTOWN

0

61

61

WESTPHALIA

0

5

5

VILLAGE OF ELSIE

0

2

2

VILLAGE OF MAPLE RAPIDS

0

0

0

VILLAGE OF WESTPHALIA

0

0

0

VILLAGE OF FOWLER

0

2

2

CITY OF ST. JOHNS

0

0

0

CITY OF DEWITT
CITY OF OVID

0
0
0

0
0
469

0
0
469

JULY TOTAL

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COMMUNICATIONS
Number of Events by Nature
WATERTOWN TWP - 07/2026
Nature

# Events

9-1-1 HANG UP/OPEN LINE

2

ABANDONED VEHICLE

3

ALARM

12

ANIMAL COMPLAINTS/BITES

10

ASSIST OTHER AGENCY

7

BE ON THE LOOKOUT

1

BUSINESS CONTACT/CHECK

14

CAR/DEER ACCIDENT

9

CHECK SUBJECT(S)

2

CHECK VEHICLE

3

CIVIL /NEIGHBOR DISPUTE

3

COMMUNITY POLICING

2

CONTEMPT OF COURT

2

CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT

1

DNR/HUNTING TYPE

2

DOMESTIC SITUATION

6

DRIVERS LICENSE VIOLATION

5

FAMILY DISPUTE

1

FIGHT

1

FLEEING AND ELUDING

2

FOLLOW UP

5

FOUND PROPERTY

2

FRAUD AND FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY

2

HARASSMENT AND THREATS

2

INSURANCE VIOLATIONS

2

LARCENY

1

LARCENY FROM AUTO

1

MALICIOUS DESTRUCTION OF PROPE

1

MESSAGE DELIVERY

1

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Nature

# Events

MOTORIST ASSIST

11

NEGLECT CHILD/CHILD ABUSE

2

OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED

1

PARKING COMPLAINT/PERMISSION

2

PERSONAL INJURY ACCIDENT

3

PROPERTY CHECK

30

PROPERTY DAMAGE ACCIDENT

11

PSYCHIATRIC PERSON

1

PSYCHIATRIC PERSON 2

1

REQUEST FOR SERVICE

7

ROAD CLOSED

2

SUICIDE/ATTEMPT/SUICIDAL SUBJ

1

SUSPICIOUS SITUATION

4

TRAFFIC CONTROL

1

TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT

1

TRAFFIC HAZARD

7

TRAFFIC STOP

75

TRESPASSING

1

UNKNOWN ACCIDENT

1

UNWANTED SUBJECT

1

VIN INSPECTION

3

WARRANT ARREST/PICKUP

5

WELFARE CHECK

9

Total

Number of Events by Nature

285

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8-17-26 BOT MTG

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ATTACHMENT 8A
8-17-26 BOT MTG

To:
Watertown Township Board of Trustees
From Jennifer Tubbs, Township Manager
Date: August 12, 2026
RE: Township Survey Questions
Attached are the final draft questions for the survey. It is intended that the survey will begin mid to late
September and run through October.
Recommended Action:
Move approval of the attached survey questions as presented/amended and authorize the survey to
be conducted.

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EPIC ▪ MRA / Watertown Charter Township Survey
August 2026 – Draft 5
ID NUMBER (REQUIRED): ________________

Watertown Charter Township is conducting a survey of residents to help township officials
better serve the citizens and to assist in planning for the future. An invitation to participate in this
survey was mailed to all residences. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

01. Are you currently a resident of Watertown Charter Township?
(1)
(2)
(3)

Yes
No
Undecided/Refused

02. Overall, do you think Watertown Charter Township is headed in the right direction or in the
wrong direction?
(1)
(2)
(3)

Right direction
Wrong direction
Undecided/Refused

03. Which of the following best captures what you LIKE the most about living in Watertown
Charter Township? [PLEASE MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE]
(01)
(02)
(03)
(04)
(05)
(06)
(07)
(08)
(98)
(99)

Nice parks
Conveniently located
Small town “feel”
Good services
Low crime
Low taxes
Friendly and welcoming
Rural, quiet atmosphere
Other (please specify): ___________________________________________________
Undecided/Refused

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04A-B. Watertown Charter Township is presented with any number of government service
challenges. Please indicate which TWO problems or issues - in first and second place by order
of importance - from the two identical lists below, that you are personally concerned about the
most.
PLEASE MARK ONLY ONE UNIQUE RESPONSE PER COLUMN
FIRST OF TWO TOP CONCERNS

SECOND OF TWO TOP CONCERNS

01

Lack of a variety of housing types
such as entry level and retirement
housing.

01

Lack of a variety of housing types such
as entry level and retirement housing.

02

Providing fire and ambulance
emergency services.

02

Providing fire and ambulance
emergency services.

03

Zoning Code Enforcement

03

Zoning Code Enforcement

04

Non-motorized transportation options
such as sidewalks, bike paths and
trails.

04

Non-motorized transportation options
such as sidewalks, bike paths and trails.

05

Keeping taxes and fees low.

05

Keeping taxes and fees low.

06

Availability of high-speed Cable and
Internet service.

06

Availability of high-speed Cable and
Internet service.

07

Maintaining and improving local
roads.

07

Maintaining and improving local roads.

08

Providing water and sewer service.

08

Providing water and sewer service.

09

Park Improvements

09

Park Improvements

10

Administration of Elections

10

Administration of Elections

98

Other (please specify):
______________________________

98

Other (please specify):
______________________________

99

Undecided/Refused

99

Undecided/Refused

05. Overall, how would you rate the job Watertown Charter Township is doing providing basic
services to its residents -- would you give Watertown Township a Positive Rating of excellent or
good, or a Negative Rating of fair or poor?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Undecided/Refused

POSITIVE RATING
NEGATIVE RATING

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06. When you think about the township services you receive from Watertown Charter Township
in return for the local taxes and fees you pay, do you think your township taxes and fees are
Much Too High, Somewhat Too High, About Right, or Too Low for what you get back in
township services?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

Much too high
Somewhat too high
About right
Too low
Undecided/Refused

07. Which of the following two statements comes closer to your view?
(1)
(2)
(3)

It is important to maintain existing township services and programs, even if it means
having to pay higher taxes.
It is important to keep taxes as low as possible, even if it means reducing township
services and programs.
Undecided/Refused

08. Watertown Township collects property taxes for itself and for all the government units that
levy taxes, including the county and the school district in which you live. Because of this, the
millage rates range from 34 to 39 mills, depending on where you live in the Township. However,
the actual amount of the collections that is kept by the Township for general operations is less
than 4.3 mills and continues to decrease. Additionally, township voters approved a ten year Fire
and Emergency Services millage in 2020 which has levied 1.5 mills toward the cost of Fire and
Emergency Services.
Prior to reading this, how familiar were you with the fact that the Township collects property
taxes on behalf of several governmental entities and retains a small portion for township
operations? Would you say that you are . . .
(1)
(2)

Completely familiar with the collection and distribution arrangement
Aware that the Township collected for itself and others, but not familiar with the
distribution

(3)

Unaware that the Township collected taxes for other governmental unit

(4)

Undecided/Refused

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The following is a list of the services that communities provide for their residents to address
common problems or issues. For each item, please indicate if you think Watertown Charter
Township is doing enough in that area, if you think too much is being done or if more should be
done to address a problem. If MORE needs to be done, please indicate if you think much more
or somewhat more should be done in the area.
Much
More

Somewhat
More

Enough

Too
Much

No
Opinion

09.

Providing non-motorized
transportation options such as
sidewalks, bike paths and
trails.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

10.

Providing ambulance service.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

11.

Attracting businesses to the
area.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

12.

Providing a variety of housing
choices, including entry-level
and retirement housing.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

13.

Maintaining township roads.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

14.

Working cooperatively with the
county and other local units
of government.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

15.

Maintaining parks and
recreational facilities.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

16.

Providing fair and accurate
property tax assessments.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

17.

Keeping as much of the rural
character and historic
landscape as possible.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

18.

Making recreational
opportunities available.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

19.

Providing effective fire
protection.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

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20. When it comes to local elections, how confident are you that local elections held in the Township
are free, fair, and secure?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

Very confident
Somewhat confident
Only a little confident
Not confident at all
Undecided/Refused

The following is a list of some of the services available to Watertown Charter Township residents
which are provided by the Township. For each one, please offer a rating for that service, by giving a
Positive Rating of excellent or good, OR a Negative Rating of fair or poor.
POSITIVE

NEGATIVE

21.

Tax collection.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

No
Opinion
(5)

22.

Fire protection.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

23.

Ambulance services.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

24.

Zoning code enforcement.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

25.

Local street and road maintenance.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

26.

Cemetery upkeep and maintenance.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

27.

Maintenance of township property.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

28.

Building code enforcement.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

29.

The quality of the park
system.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

30.

Holding local elections.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

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Next is a list of the offices, boards or committees that provide services to the residents of Watertown
Charter Township. For each one, please indicate if you would offer that office, board or committee a
Positive Rating of excellent or good, OR a Negative Rating of fair or poor.
POSITIVE

NEGATIVE

31.

Township Supervisor’s Office.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

No
Opinion
(5)

32.

Clerk’s Office.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

33.

Treasurer’s Office.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

34.

The Township Board.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

35.

Planning & Zoning Office.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

36.

Township Assessor’s Office.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

37.

Township Trustees.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

38.

Building Inspector’s Office.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

39.

Township Manager’s Office.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

40.

Planning Commission.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

41.

Zoning Board of Appeals.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

42

Board of Review.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

43. The legalizing of the recreational use of marijuana creates a state licensing system for retail
marijuana businesses and also allows local governments like Watertown Charter Township to
either ban such retail outlets, or to regulate where they may operate and collect revenue from
allowing these types of businesses in the township. With the passage of Proposal 1, which
statement comes closer to your view about how the Township should react to this new voterapproved law?

(2)

Allow the operation of marijuana-related retail businesses in the commercial and
business areas of the township.
Prohibit any operation of marijuana-related businesses within the Township.

(3)

Allow but limit, location, number, or type of business

(4)

Undecided/Refused

(1)

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44. If Watertown Charter Township has to cut the township budget, what ONE program or
service do you think should be cut first to balance the budget? [PLEASE MARK ONLY ONE
RESPONSE]
(01)
(02)
(03)
(04)
(05)
(06)
(07)
(98)
(99)

Economic development
Zoning code enforcement
Local road maintenance
Building code enforcement
Cemetery maintenance
Fire and ambulance services
Park maintenance
Other (please specify): ___________________________________________________
Undecided/Refused

45A-B. What one or two programs or services would you want protected the most? [PLEASE
MARK NO MORE THAN TWO RESPONSES]
(01)
(02)
(03)
(04)
(05)
(06)
(07)
(98)
(99)

Economic development
Zoning code enforcement
Local road maintenance
Building code enforcement
Cemetery maintenance
Fire and ambulance services
Park maintenance
Other (please specify): ___________________________________________________
Undecided/Refused

__46. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are small, independent residential units located on the
same lot as an existing single-family home. ADUs may be detached backyard units, attached
additions, or interior conversions such as basements, attics, or garages. They include a kitchen,
bathroom, and sleeping area. After hearing this description, how clear would you say your
understanding is of an ADU?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

Very clear
Somewhat clear
Somewhat unclear
Very unclear
Undecided/Refused

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__47A-G. Supporters of ADUs say they have several potential benefits. Which of the following
potential benefits of ADUs are most important to you? [PLEASE SELECT ALL THAT
APPLY]
(01)
(02)
(03)
(04)
(05)
(06)
(98)
(99)

More affordable housing options
Space for aging parents or other family members
Rental income opportunities for homeowners
Efficient use of existing land
Increased neighborhood diversity
Protecting the property rights of property owners
Other (please specify): ___________________________________________________
Undecided/Refused

__48. Generally speaking, should short-term rentals – such as those listed on AirBnB.com and
VRBO.com - be allowed in the township?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Short term rentals SHOULD BE allowed with no restrictions
Short term rentals SHOULD BE allowed, but have certain restrictions
Short term rentals SHOULD NOT BE allowed under any circumstances
Undecided/Refused

__49. How important do you believe zoning enforcement is for maintaining community
standards?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

Very important
Somewhat important
Not very important
Not important at all
Undecided/Refused

__50. Watertown Township currently uses a complaint-based zoning enforcement process. How
supportive are you of increasing proactive zoning enforcement efforts?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)

Very supportive
Somewhat supportive
Neutral – I am neither supportive nor opposed
Somewhat opposed
Very opposed
Undecided/Refused

__51. If increased zoning enforcement required additional funding, how supportive would you be
of allocating community resources to it?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)

Very supportive
Somewhat supportive
Neutral – I am neither supportive nor opposed
Somewhat opposed
Very opposed
Undecided/Refused

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__52. How would you prefer Watertown Township grow over the next 10–20 years?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Remain mostly rural with limited growth
Slow, controlled growth
Moderate growth with expanded services
Undecided/Refused

__53. How supportive are you of adding and funding sidewalks in certain areas of the township
(such as near schools, neighborhoods, or linking to other communities)?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)

Very supportive
Somewhat supportive
Neutral – I am neither supportive nor opposed
Somewhat opposed
Very opposed
Undecided/Refused

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In what specific areas or locations would you support adding sidewalks?
54A: _________________________________________________________________________
54B: _________________________________________________________________________
__55. Paved shoulders are defined as up to five feet of additional asphalt on either side of
township roads. How supportive are you of adding and funding paved shoulders along roads in
certain areas of the township for the purposes of non-motorized transportation and to connect the
township to neighboring cities and townships?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)

Very supportive
Somewhat supportive
Neutral – I am neither supportive nor opposed
Somewhat opposed
Very opposed
Undecided/Refused

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In what specific areas or locations would you support adding paved shoulders?
56A: _________________________________________________________________________
56B: _________________________________________________________________________

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__57. Generally speaking, how supportive would you be of a dedicated millage to fund
sidewalks and/or paved shoulders?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)

Very supportive
Somewhat supportive
Neutral – I am neither supportive nor opposed
Somewhat opposed
Very opposed
Undecided/Refused

__58. How supportive are you of allowing data centers within the Township if zoning and
infrastructure requirements are met?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)

Very supportive
Somewhat supportive
Neutral – I am neither supportive nor opposed
Somewhat opposed
Very opposed
Undecided/Refused

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Are there any restrictions that could be placed on data centers that would make you more
supportive of allowing data centers within the Township? If so, please specify.
59A: _________________________________________________________________________
59B: _________________________________________________________________________
__60. What level of solar development in Watertown Township would you support?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

Small-scale residential only
Limited commercial solar development
Utility-scale solar development
None – I do not support solar development of any kind
Undecided/Refused

__61. How important is preserving farmland for the purposes of food production in the township
to you?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

Very important
Somewhat important
Only a little important
Not important at all
Undecided/Refused

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Please rank the following events from most important (1) to least important (4). Rank each event
only once on a scale from 1 to 4. [IF A RESPONDENT VOLUNTEERS THAT THEY
HAVE NEVER HEARD OF AN EVENT, CODE “5”]

62.

Dump Your Junk

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Never
Heard
Of
(5)

63.

Dine With Santa

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

64.

Easter Egg Hunt

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

65.

Memorial Day Parade

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

[READ AND ROTATE Q.62
THROUGH Q/65]

Most
Important

Least
Important

No
Opinion

Finally, there are a few questions for statistical purposes only.
66.Are you currently registered to vote at the address to which the questionnaire/survey
notification postcard was delivered?
(1)
(2)
(3)

Yes
No
Undecided/Refused

67. How many years have you lived in Watertown Charter Township?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

5 years or less
6 to 10 years
11 to 20 years
Over 20 years
Undecided/Refused

68. Is your primary residence located east of Francis Road or west of it?
(If your residence is ON Francis Road - is it on the east side or west side of the road?)
(1)
(2)
(3)

EAST of Francis Road
WEST of Francis Road
Undecided/Refused

69. How many children, age 18 years or younger, are living in your household?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

One
Two
Three or more
None
Undecided/Refused

(6)

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70. Please indicate the range in which your age falls.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

18 to 34 years
35 to 49 years
50 to 64 years
65 or over
Undecided/Refused

71. In the past year, have you or has anyone else in your household contacted any office or
department in Watertown Charter Township?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

Yes - I have
Yes - another in the household
Yes - I and others in household
No – No one has
Undecided/Refused

72. In the past three years, have you or has anyone else in your household needed to use an
ambulance service in Watertown Charter Township?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

Yes - I have
Yes - another in the household
Yes - I and others in household
No – No one has
Undecided/Refused

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73. How satisfied were you with the response that you got from that service?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

Very satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Somewhat dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Undecided/Refused

74. In 2026 The Township had a complete overhaul and update to the Township Website that
allows for up to date information and transparency about township happenings and business.
How often do you visit the Watertown Charter Township web site? Trying to educate too?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Every day
A few times a week
Once or twice a week
A few times a month
A few times a year
Never
Undecided/Refused

GO TO Q.76
GO TO Q.76

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75. Overall, how would you rate the helpfulness of the Township website -- would you give
Watertown Township a Positive Rating of excellent or good, or a Negative Rating of fair or
poor?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Undecided/Refused

POSITIVE RATING
NEGATIVE RATING

76. Please indicate in to which of the following categories your total yearly household income
falls - including everyone in the household?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

Under $50,000
$50,000 to $100,000
$100,000 to $175,000
Over $175,000
Undecided/Refused

777. For the sake of accurate recording, would you describe your gender as …?
(01) Female
(02) Male
Do you describe your gender in another way?
(98)
(Record as preferred): ____________________________________________________
(99) Undecided/Refused
Is there anything else not covered in this survey you would like to convey to the Township?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME AND EFFORT TO OFFER YOUR
THOUGHTS!

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ATTACHMENT 9A
8-17-26 BOT MTG

MEMO FROM THE TREASURER
TO:

DATE:

Watertown Charter Township Board of Trustees, Supervisor Maahs, Clerk Brokob, Trustees,
Overton, Madill, Cooley and Hufnagel.
Sue Biergans, Treasurer
Approval of Special Assessment Amounts to be placed on the 2026 Winter
Tax Roll
August 4, 2026

Streetlights
028
029
030
031
032
033
034
036
037

Westwinds
Waterfront Farms
Watertown on the Meadow
Hidden Lakes
Klein Farms
Rosewood Hills
Lakeside Preserve
Nottingham Fields
Summer Lane

FROM:
RE:

$ 700.00
$ 338.00
$ 546.00
$1,056.00
$ 450.00
$ 590.00
$9,077.00
$ 752.00
$ 201.00

Fire Hydrants District 81, 82, 83, and 84

$132,780.90

Arcadian Special Assessment
115
Principal and Interest

$10,865.16

$13,710.00

Delinquent Utility Bills and Drain Assessments on behalf of Clinton County Drain
Commissioners Office will be in November

Suggested Motion: To approve the 2026 special assessment installment totals, to
be placed on the 2026 Watertown Charter Township winter tax statement, in the
total amount of $157,356.06.

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ATTACHMENT 9B
8-17-26 BOT MTG

Looking Glass Regional Fire Authority
7720 W. Grand River Hwy
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
August 3, 2026
To:
Watertown Charter Township Board
Eagle Township Board
Subject: Request for Approval to Establish a Treasurer Position on the Looking Glass Regional Fire
Authority Board
Dear Township Board Members,
On behalf of the Looking Glass Regional Fire Authority Board, we respectfully request the approval
of Watertown Charter Township and Eagle Township to amend the Authority's governance structure
by creating the position of Treasurer on the Authority Board.
Since the formation of the Looking Glass Regional Fire Authority, the Board has successfully
managed the operations, administration, and financial stewardship necessary to provide highquality fire and emergency services to our communities. As the Authority continues to evolve and
manage increasingly complex financial responsibilities, the Board believes that establishing a
dedicated Treasurer position will strengthen financial oversight, accountability, and transparency.
The proposed Treasurer would serve as an officer of the Authority Board and would be responsible
for duties including, but not limited to:
•
•
•
•

Reviewing monthly financial reports and bank statements and identifying any reporting any
discrepancies to the board.
Coordinating with the Fire Chief, administrative staff, auditors, and financial institutions in
assisting with the audit.
Providing regular budget updates to the Board.
Supporting compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and audit requirements.

The addition of a Treasurer position will not alter the representation of either participating township
on the Authority Board, nor will it change the voting structure established in the Authority
Agreement. Rather, it will create a designated officer role that enhances fiscal management and
aligns the Authority's governance practices with those commonly utilized by public agencies and
regional authorities.

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The Authority Board has determined that establishing this position is in the best interest of both
member communities and will contribute to the continued responsible management of public
funds entrusted to the Authority.
Accordingly, the Looking Glass Regional Fire Authority respectfully requests that the governing
bodies of Watertown Charter Township and Eagle Township approve the creation of a Treasurer
position on the Authority Board and authorize any necessary amendments to the Authority's
governing documents to implement this change.
We appreciate your consideration of this request and your continued support of regional fire and
emergency services. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please do
not hesitate to contact us.
Respectfully,

Phil Hill
Phil Hill
Looking Glass Regional Fire Authority Board Chair

ATTACHMENT 9C
8-17-26 BOT MTG

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MEMORANDUM
TO:

Watertown Charter Township Board of Trustees

FROM:

Carolyn Brokob, Clerk

DATE:

July 15, 2026

SUBJECT:

Amendment to the Capital Asset Policy

Per a recommendation from the Auditors (Maner Costerisan), staff requests that the Board of Trustees
consider amending Section 4.8(B) of the Township's Financial Reporting section of the Board Policies
regarding capitalization of capital assets.
Background
The Township's current policy defines a capital asset as an item with a cost exceeding $20,000 and an
estimated useful life of at least five (5) years.
During a review of the Township's financial policies, it was noted that Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (GAAP) define capital assets as assets that provide benefits beyond the current fiscal year
and generally have an estimated useful life of more than one year.
While the Township's capitalization threshold of $20,000 may remain appropriate, the useful life
requirement of five years is more restrictive than the general accounting guidance.
Proposed Amendment
Staff recommends that Section 4.8(B) be amended to revise the useful life requirement from "at least
five (5) years" to "more than one (1) year." This revision would better align the Township's
capitalization policy with GAAP while maintaining the Board's established capitalization threshold of
$20,000.
Suggested Motion
Move to amend Section 4.8(B) of the Township's Board Policy by revising the useful life requirement for
capital assets from "at least five (5) years" to "more than one (1) year," with all other provisions of the
policy remaining unchanged.