August 25, 2026 (UNAPPROVED)

DUNDEE TOWNSHIP

AUGUST 25, 2026 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

A Regular Meeting of the Dundee Township Board was held Tuesday August 25, 2026. Supervisor Charter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All present recited The Pledge of Allegiance.

Present were Trustees: Alana Horkey, Ken Jaworski, Timothy Miles, Gary Lazette, Supervisor Ronald Charter, Clerk Karla Ziesmer, and Treasurer Lisa Ost. Clerk Ziesmer did roll call.

  • Trustee Jaworski moved to revise the agenda by adding Sunset Security Systems and Entrance Mats to New Business. Trustee Horkey seconded. Motion carried.
  • Supervisor Charter moved to revise the agenda by adding BESS Information Session to New Business and moving Fire Truck Financing to Old Business. Trustee Horkey seconded. Motion carried.
  • Trustee Jaworski moved to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes held on of August 11, 2026, and waive the reading of such. Trustee Miles seconded. Motion carried. Supervisor Charter, Treasurer Ost and Trustee Horkey abstained.

CORRESPONDENCE: None

PUBLIC COMMENT:

  • Maria Zagorski introduced herself to the Board and announced her candidacy for the judicial seat being vacated by Judge White at the end of the year.
  • Micaela Bogi discussed the recent DTE power plant meeting held in Milan and suggested the Township consider reviewing ordinances relating to power plants. Provided an update regarding the Ad Hoc Committee and Master Plan Survey.
  • Nancy VanDevelde addressed concerns regarding the proposed PNC Bank financing resolution for the new fire truck.
  • Mary Hanna informed the Board of an upcoming Michigan Townships Association online seminar regarding data center ordinances and stated that she had forwarded the sample ordinance information to members of the Planning Commission.

OFFICIAL REPORTS

LIBRARY:  No report at this time.

ASSESSING: No report at this time.

BUILDING DEPARTMENT: No report at this time.

FIRE DEPARTMENT: No report at this time.

TREASURER LISA OST: No report at this time.

TRUSTEE GARY LAZETTE: Discussed the Township Clerk’s current authorization to make purchases up to $500 without prior Board approval and proposed increasing that amount due to rising costs.

Trustee Lazette moved to increase the Clerk’s authorized spending limit from $500 to $1,000 without prior Board approval, with purchases to be presented to the Board at the next regular meeting. Trustee Horkey seconded. Roll Call vote: Trustee Horkey: Yes, Trustee Jaworski: Yes, Trustee Miles: Yes, Supervisor Charter: Yes, Trustee Lazette: Yes, Treasurer Hunt: Yes, Clerk Ziesmer: Yes. Motion carried.

CLERK KARLA ZIESMER: Reported that she had been working with Holli Vallade regarding updates to the Township website. An Ad Hoc Committee page has been created and minutes will be available soon. Also reported that the Township’s ballot order for the November 2026 election had been submitted.

TRUSTEE TIM MILES: No report at this time.

TRUSTEE KEN JAWORSKI: Reported receiving a complaint regarding cemetery monuments that had reportedly been moved by the contractor. Upon inspection, what was believed to be paint on a monument was determined to be moss. Larry Kreps was contacted to readjust the larger monument, and Trustee Jaworski stated he would address the smaller monument.

TRUSTEE ALANA HORKEY: The Zoning Board of Appeals recently held a meeting with two items on the agenda and has received another variance application for an upcoming meeting. She reported that the new ZBA member is adjusting well and that the Board continues to stay busy.

SUPERVISOR CHARTER:

  • Discussed the upcoming road millage renewal and requested that information regarding projects completed with road millage funds over the past ten years be placed on the Township website and social media to educate residents regarding the renewal. The Board expressed support.
  • Supervisor Charter also discussed Fire Department payroll expenses. July payroll exceeded $20,000, with the July storm accounting for approximately $7,250 in payroll expenses alone, excluding additional compensation for calls lasting more than two hours. Supervisor Charter stated he would obtain additional year-to-date payroll information from Chief Motylinski to better monitor the Fire Department budget.

OLD BUSINESS:

  • Fire Truck Purchase: The Board continued discussion regarding the purchase of a new fire engine to replace the truck recently decommissioned due to a blown engine. The Fire Department had reduced several line items from the proposed truck in an effort to shorten the expected production timeline. Equipment from the decommissioned truck has been retained and will be transferred to the new truck where possible. With the advance payment discount of $115,186, the purchase price of the fire engine from Reliant Fire Apparatus, Inc. was presented at $1,022,705. Treasurer Ost moved to purchase the fire truck from Reliant Fire Apparatus, Inc. for $1,022,705. Supervisor Charter seconded. Roll Call vote: Trustee Horkey: Yes, Trustee Jaworski: Yes, Trustee Miles: Yes, Supervisor Charter: Yes, Trustee Lazette: Yes, Treasurer Hunt: Yes, Clerk Ziesmer: Yes. Motion carried.
  • Fire Truck Financing: The Board reviewed updated financing options from PNC Bank. Trustee Horkey moved to enter into a 10-year tax-exempt lease-purchase agreement with PNC Bank in the amount of $1,025,493, subject to review by Township legal counsel. Trustee Miles seconded. Roll Call vote: Trustee Horkey: Yes, Trustee Jaworski: Yes, Trustee Miles: Yes, Supervisor Charter: Yes, Trustee Lazette: Yes, Treasurer Hunt: Yes, Clerk Ziesmer: Yes. Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • American Turf Care – Cemetery Maintenance: Trustee Jaworski presented proposals from American Turf Care for brush cleanup and spraying at Oak Grove and Maple Grove Cemeteries.

The proposed total for both cemeteries was $1,852. Trustee Jaworski moved to accept the American Turf Care proposals for Oak Grove and Maple Grove Cemeteries in the total amount of $1,852, to be paid from the cemetery budget. Trustee Lazette seconded. Motion carried.

  • Resolution No. 2026-7 – PNC Bank Lease Purchase: The Board considered Resolution No. 2026-7, required in connection with the PNC Bank lease-purchase financing for the new fire truck. The resolution identifies Dundee Township as the municipality/lessee and provides for a principal financed amount not to exceed $1,025,493. Trustee Horkey moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-7 as presented. Trustee Miles seconded. Roll Call vote: Trustee Horkey: Yes, Trustee Jaworski: Yes, Trustee Miles: Yes, Supervisor Charter: Yes, Trustee Lazette: Yes, Treasurer Hunt: Yes, Clerk Ziesmer: Yes. Motion carried.
  • Township Hall Entrance Mats: The Board discussed replacing worn entrance mats at the front and rear entrances of the Township Hall. Trustee Jaworski moved to purchase replacement entrance mats for the Township Hall at a cost not to exceed $350. Trustee Horkey seconded. Motion carried.
  • Sunset Security Systems: Trustee Jaworski presented a proposal from Sunset Security Systems to improve security at the Township Hall. The proposal included approximately $730 in equipment and setup costs, along with a $35 monthly monitoring fee under a three-year agreement. Alternative security systems and options were discussed. Supervisor Charter moved to postpone the Township Hall security system decision pending further investigation and receipt of an additional quote. Trustee Horkey seconded. Motion carried.
  • BESS Information Session: Supervisor Charter reported that Township Attorney Chris Patterson recommended an educational presentation regarding Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Sutton Technical Services was identified as an independent presenter capable of providing approximately a one-hour presentation followed by an hour of questions and answers. The cost for the two-hour presentation, including travel and mileage, was $838.50. The Board discussed potentially partnering with the Village of Dundee so the presentation could be held at a larger venue and accommodate additional members of the public. Trustee Horkey moved to accept the quotation from Sutton Technical Services in the amount of $838.50 for a BESS 101 educational presentation. Treasurer Ost seconded. Roll Call vote: Trustee Horkey: Yes, Trustee Jaworski: Yes, Trustee Miles: Yes, Supervisor Charter: Yes, Trustee Lazette: Yes, Treasurer Hunt: Yes, Clerk Ziesmer: Yes. Motion carried.

Additional board comments: Additional comments were made regarding the Township Hall security proposal and the benefits of using an established local security provider. No additional action was taken.

Treasurer Ost moved to pay bills dated August 20, 2026, in the amount of $31,087.67 Trustee Horkey seconded. Motion carried.

Treasurer Ost motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 p.m. Trustee Lazette seconded. Motion carried.

The next Regular Township meeting will be September 8, 2026, at 7:00 P.M.

Respectfully Submitted,

Karla Ziesmer

Dundee Township Clerk

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Attested:                                                

Ronald Charter                                                           

Dundee Township Supervisor                                      

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