May 12-16: Howell Township to consider censure of trustee over 'abhorrent' behavior
These round-ups are written on Fridays, and will not include an agenda if one hasn't been posted by 1 p.m. Municipalities are not required by the Michigan Open Meetings Act to provide an agenda in advance of a meeting, but they are required to provide notice. Please visit your local municipality website for the most updated information.
Here are the biggest topics for meetings Monday-Friday, May 12-16:
Courts, Public Safety and Infrastructure Development Committee Meeting: 6 p.m. Monday, May 12, at the Livingston County Administration Building
The agenda includes:
Consideration of a resolution authorizing board support for the designation of Lutz County Park as a Michigan Dark Skies Preserve.
Consideration of a resolution authorizing the jail to enter into a contract with Axon to provide bundled services for Jail Taser 10's, Jail Body Cameras and Jail Fleet Cameras.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/nahnszwh
Finance and Asset Management Committee Meeting: 6:15 p.m. Monday, May 12, at the Livingston County Administration Building
The agenda includes:
Hearing an update on revenue and expense status.
Hearing an update on the Capital Improvement Plan.
Hearing a presentation on the 2026 revenue forecast.
Consideration of a resolution authorizing an agreement with Ancona Controls to purchase a generator for the Livingston County Jail.
Consideration of a resolution to implement the state's non-opioid directive to enhance Emergency Medical Services.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/mr2r3y54
Board of Commissioners Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 12, at the Livingston County Administration Building
The agenda includes:
Hearing a report from State Rep. Jason Woolford.
Consideration of a resolution approving appointments to the Materials Management Planning Committee. The five-year terms will expire in 2030, according to the meeting packet.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/4fch2jrp
How to participate remotely: By calling 646-568-7788, entering ID 399 700 0062, and entering password LCBOC. You can attend via Zoom online at us02web.zoom.us/j/3997000062.
Budget Overview and Discussion: 6 p.m. Monday, May 12, at the Pinckney Village Offices
An agenda was not immediately available.
How to participate remotely: Microsoft Teams: ID: 261 458 153 747. Passcode: m3Fp77Gv.
Village Council Meeting: 7 p.m. Monday, May 12, at the Pinckney Village Offices
The agenda includes:
Consideration of a closed session to discuss pending litigation involving the Pinckney Village Police Department related to contempt of court charges.
Consideration of an ordinance amending the Village of Pinckney Property Code.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/2pkttcsb
How to participate remotely: Microsoft Teams: ID: 262 565 178 786. Passcode: VfEkiY.
City Council Meeting: 7 p.m. Monday, May 12, at Howell City Hall
The agenda includes:
A public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget.
Consideration of a resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-26 Budget.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/3vhkmr7s
Brighton Arts and Culture Commission Meeting: 6 p.m. Monday, May 12, at Brighton City Hall
An agenda was not immediately available.
City Council Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, at Brighton City Hall
An agenda was not immediately available.
Planning Commission Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 12, at Brighton Township Hall
The agenda includes:
Consideration of a preliminary site plan for Pure Energy at 5942 Whitmore Lake Road. The property is owned by Platinum Development Group, according to the meeting packet. Pure Energy plans to construct a 12,970-square-foot office and warehouse addition, loading and waste handling docks, an expanded storm water management system, additional parking areas, truck parking, drive aisles, landscaping and site lighting, according to the packet.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/45kaxyzf
Budget Public Hearing Meeting: 6 p.m. Monday, May 12, at Howell Township Hall
The agenda includes:
A discussion and hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget.
Board of Trustees Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 12, at Howell Township Hall
Consideration of a Wellhead Protection Ordinance and Overlay District. This is unfinished business from a prior meeting.
Consideration of Howell-Mason LLC v. Howell Township. This is unfinished business from a prior meeting.
Consideration of approving a Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget.
Discussion of the censure of Trustee Bob Wilson as requested by Trustee Tim Boal. According to the proposed resolution, Wilson attempted to file six ordinance violation complaints with the township ordinance officer in February "in secret." Some of the residents 'appear to have been targeted by him at random,' according to the resolution, and one was a neighbor who 'had previously spoken out against (Wilson's) abhorrent past behavior.' The resolution also outlines planning commission meetings in February in which Wilson accused commissioners of 'being rogue as hell' and 'dictators.' The resolution also alleges Wilson has made threats, including death threats, to trustees and staff, which 'has resulted in numerous law enforcement complaints and the necessity of having an armed law enforcement officer present for township board meetings for safety reasons' at 'considerable expense to the township.' Wilson is accused of violating the municipality's ethics policy. If the resolution is approved, the board expects Wilson 'to refrain from conduct that disrupts the business of Howell Township, violates ethics policy, or erodes the trust of the public."
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/msznhnys
Planning Commission Meeting: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, at Oceola Township Hall
The agenda includes:
Consideration of a site plan review application from EL Property Management Co. for vacant property located on Twin Hills Drive. The plan includes an engineered building to be used as a commercial warehouse and office with an outdoor storage yard in the M-1 Industrial Zone District. This is unfinished business from April 15.
A discussion of amending site plan requirements for special land use applications.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/4h36htbp
Planning Commission Meeting: 7 p.m. Monday, May 12, at Genoa Township Hall
The agenda includes:
Consideration of a sketch plan for an accessory building for food (ice cream) service at the existing Tap-In's located at 4444 E. Grand River Ave.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/y83ytuhp
Planning Commission Meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at Green Oak Township Hall
The agenda includes:
Consideration of a site plan submitted by Pure Energy Window Company.
Consideration of a preliminary final review for Dove Lake, a PUD on 108.51 acres.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/y9jua2xs
Planning Commission Meeting: 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at Putnam Township Hall
An agenda was not immediately available.
Planning Commission Meeting: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, at Iosco Township Hall
The agenda includes:
Consideration of conditional rezoning requests from DTE.
Consideration of a "Trigger Ordinance."
Consideration of a special meeting for reviewing the Iosco Township Master Plan at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 20.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/4bt5k3d8
Board of Trustees Meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at Iosco Township Hall
The agenda includes:
Consideration of a resolution on Unit 9 Arcadia Estates.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/z28fy3dr
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting: 7 p.m. Monday, May 12, at Tyrone Township Hall
An agenda was not immediately available.
Planning Commission Meeting: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, at Tyrone Township Hall
The agenda includes:
Consideration of a Utility-Scale Solar, Wind and Battery Storage Overlay Zoning District. This is unfinished business from a prior meeting.
Consideration of a site plan review for Roadside 23 Holdings, LLC. The application is for a building remodel at 8111 Old US-23, according to the meeting packet.
Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/3kp53spk
— Contact reporter Evan Sasiela at esasiela@livingstondaily.com. Follow him on X @SalsaEvan.
This article originally appeared on Livingston Daily: May 12-16: Howell Township to consider censure of Bob Wilson
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