August 19, 2026 (UNAPPROVED)

 Dundee Township Planning Commission

Regular Meeting August 19, 2026

A regular meeting of the Dundee Township Planning Commission was held Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Chairman Rogers called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. All present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Present were Travis Horkey, Steve McAreavy, Ed Proctor, Christi Rogers, George Salenbien, Jason Delmotte and Building Inspector Dennis Kolar. List Ost excused absence.  Roll Call was taken by Steve McAreavy

Ed Proctor moved to approve the agenda. Travis Horkey seconded. Motion carried.  

Jason Delmotte moved to approve the meeting minutes from June 17, 2026. George Salebien seconded. Motion Carried. 

PUBLIC COMMENT: 

Gary Lazette provided an article for reference regarding a township in Pennsylvania that has 43 requirements for a data center ordinance.  

Micaela Bogi raised concerns regarding DTE’s planned gas fired Power Plant in Milan Township.  At Milan Township meeting there was talk about DTE looking at a second site in Dundee Township.  Micaela provided a copy of the presentation to be shared with the Board.

Nancy VanDevelde provided information regarding Michigan Law, which does not require townships to designate areas for Industrial use.  Nancy raised concerns the township may think its forced to provide Industrial area from developers when the law does not require it.  Copy of the law was provided to the Board 

SCHEDULED BUSINESS: 

  1. Master Plan Survey – Chair Rogers provided an overview of the results from the Master Plan Survey.  286 people responded to the survey.  Results were pretty much as expected with the majority of respondents wanting to keep rural and small-town characteristics.  It was noted that the township planner assisted in developing questions to address current issues and the survey would assist as documentation for community input into any changes for the Master Plan.
  • Report/review from Ad HOC Committee: Micaela Bogi, Chair, provided a recap of the public Ad Hoc meeting held on August 12th.  Approximately 15-20 people attended.  2 people provided written concerns to the committee.  7 people spoke and raised their concerns.  Micaela will add these concerns to the current list and provide them to the board at the next scheduled meeting.  
  1. Battery Storage Ordinance Review/Update: Chair Rogers provided update on proposed ordinance.  Chair Rogers and Travis Horkey have a scheduled meeting on Friday, August 21with township attorney to review the prosed ordinance.  Basic concern is; “what authority does the Township really have on such development when a developer could bypass and go to the state level for approval.”  Plan to get insight on how to balance having a “workable” ordinance that addresses community concerns without being too restrictive. Ed Proctor raised concerns around the getting input from the Fire Chief and who pays for training and equipment for potential fires.  Chair Rogers expressed concerns about location and proximately to schools. Chair Rogers will provide update from meeting at next Board meeting
  1. Building Permits:  Dennis Kolar was unable to provided Building Permit report due to technical issues.  Report will be distributed to the Board once resolved.  

NEW BUSINESS: None

PUBLIC COMMENT: 

Carol Reaume proposed the need for the Master Plan to prioritize agricultural areas.  Prioritize the use of already established government programs to assist in small farm, organic and community garden type developments.  Find incentives to promote organic farming and agricultural programs within the township

Micaela Bogi shared that she had proposed to the Village Board to have some type of representation from the township on their boards to help better align both the township and village.

Additional Board Comments:

Chair Christi Rogers thanked the Ad Hoc committee for their continued work on getting community feedback. Chair Rogers also commented on continuing to work closely with the Village to keep consistent priorities going forward.

Jason Delmotte commented on the seeing the good work that has been done so far on issues presented to the board and the status of the Master Plan Survey.

Ed Proctor thanked the Ad Hoc committee for their continued good work.  Also thanked Tanya Whitaker for the reporting being done with the Independent Newspaper regarding Data Centers, Battery Storage, and now Power Plant proposals that affect the Township and Village.

Ed Proctor motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 P.M. Travis Horkey Seconded. Motion Carried 

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Chair Christi Rogers

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Secretary Steve McAreavy

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 Date Approved