September 22, 2026 (UNAPPROVED)

DUNDEE TOWNSHIP

SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

A Regular Meeting of the Dundee Township Board was held Tuesday September 22, 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 amend the agenda by adding Sunset Security under Old Business. Treasurer Ost seconded the motion, with the additional amendment to add the Sheriff’s Report under New Business. Motion carried.
  • Trustee Jaworski moved to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 25, 2026, and waive the reading. Treasurer Ost seconded. Motion carried.
  • Treasurer Ost moved to approve the July 2026 Treasurer’s report. Trustee Lazette seconded. Motion carried.

CORRESPONDENCE: None at this time

PUBLIC COMMENT:

  • Phillip Kuhn addressed the Board regarding an agricultural ordinance violation and concerns with the interpretation and enforcement of the Township’s ordinance, including nonconforming uses and Zoning Board of Appeals authority.
  • Additional comments included requests to make Board packets available prior to meetings and to record or livestream meetings for greater public access.
  • A Citizen’s Ad Hoc Committee member requested feedback from the Planning Commission regarding materials submitted for the proposed data center ordinance and whether additional work was needed.

OFFICIAL REPORTS

LIBRARY:  No report at this time.

ASSESSING: No report at this time.

BUILDING DEPARTMENT: No report at this time

FIRE DEPARTMENT: The Fire Department reported 99 calls during August, consisting of: 78 Village calls, 18 Township calls and 3 mutual aid calls.

TREASURER LISA OST: Reported that late tax payments continue to be received, with the majority paid on time. She also reported that the Citizen’s Ad Hoc Committee recommendations were distributed to the Planning Commission for review. The Planning Commission is reviewing potential ordinance amendments to clarify language and address differing interpretations.

TRUSTEE GARY LAZETTE: Attended an ITC presentation on behalf of Supervisor Charter regarding a proposed 68-mile transmission line project across southern Michigan. ITC plans to use existing corridors where possible, with public and landowner meetings anticipated as the project progresses.

CLERK KARLA ZIESMER: Ballots had been delivered and staff was preparing absentee ballots for mailing. Ballots were expected to begin mailing by Thursday. Clerk Ziesmer also clarified that Dundee Township is not responsible for individuals going door-to-door distributing absentee voter ballot applications. The applications are being distributed by a third party. Information clarifying this has been posted on the Township’s Facebook page and will also be posted on the Township website.

TRUSTEE TIM MILES: No report at this time.

TRUSTEE KEN JAWORSKI: No report at this time.

TRUSTEE ALANA HORKEY: Reported that an upcoming Zoning Board of Appeals meeting was rescheduled to October 19, 2026, due to a scheduling conflict involving the applicant.

SUPERVISOR CHARTER: The purchase process for the new fire engine has been finalized and the fire engine has been ordered. The process has now been turned back over to the Fire Chief and department personnel, who will work with the manufacturer on engineering drawings and specifications. The anticipated delivery timeline is approximately three to three-and-a-half years.

OLD BUSINESS:

  • Sunset Security: Trustee Jaworski moved to approve the Sunset Security quote of $730 for equipment and $35 per month for monitoring for three years. Trustee Lazette seconded. The Board discussed security options for the Township Hall, including Sunset Security and SimpliSafe, costs, monitoring, and safety concerns. Clerk Ziesmer noted a potential security grant opportunity in February. A roll call vote was taken: Horkey – Yes, Jaworski – Yes, Miles – No, Lazette – Yes, Charter – Yes
    Ost – Yes, Ziesmer – No. Motion carried, 5–2.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • Auxilio – Library Floor Care: The Board reviewed a proposal from Auxilio for carpet cleaning and strip-and-wax floor services at the Dundee Township Library in the estimated amount of $2,544.00. Trustee Horkey moved to approve the quote in the amount of $2544. Treasurer Ost seconded. Motion carried.
  • Auxilio – Fire Department Floor Care: The Board reviewed a proposal from Auxilio for carpet cleaning, floor cleaning, and strip-and-wax services at the Fire Department in the estimated amount of $2,596.80. Trustee Horkey moved to approve the quote in the amount of $2596.80. Treasurer Ost seconded. Motion carried.
  • BESS Presentation: Trustee Lazette provided an update regarding the canceled BESS educational presentation. The presenter withdrew due to concerns about the perception of bias. Trustee Lazette emphasized that the presentation was intended to provide factual, educational information regarding BESS technology and safety. The Board discussed pursuing another presentation and making a previously recorded BESS presentation available to residents.
  • Monroe County Sheriff’s Report: Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodenough presented Township statistics for 2022–2025 and provided updates on Animal Control and law enforcement activity. He reported that the Township received approximately $2,365 in State public safety revenue-sharing funds and discussed the option of using the funds for directed patrols through the Sheriff’s Office. The Board discussed potential uses of the funds. No action was taken.

Additional board comments: A request was made that, going forward, last-minute additions to meeting agendas be limited to pertinent or time-sensitive matters whenever possible. It was also suggested that informational items not requiring Board action remain within individual official reports and that lengthy presentations be condensed when possible.

Treasurer Ost moved to pay bills dated September 9, 2026 bills in the amount of $37,453.33. Trustee Horkey seconded. Motion carried.

Treasurer Ost moved to pay bills datedSeptember 17, 2026 bills in the amount of $1,965.62. Treasurer Ost seconded. Motion carried.

Trustee Jaworski moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 p.m. Treasurer Ost seconded. Motion carried.

The next Regular Township meeting will be October 13, 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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