From the meeting: January 2026 Township Meeting, Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
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2026-0113-mtg-minutes.pdf
January 13, 2026, Regular Bushnell Twp Board meeting called to order at 6 pm at Bushnell Township Hall by Supervisor Mike Fitzgerald with pledge of allegiance.
Present: Supervisor Mike Fitzgerald; Trustee Patrick Draper; Clerk Louise Belyou; Treasurer Karron Bliss; Trustee Lori Daly; Absent: None Also present: DTE rep Jeff Haines; DTE Dorothy; Sexton Laura Baker; Presented for approval Board of Review Resolutions that will be given to our Assessor. PARTIAL POVERTY EXEMPTION GUIDELINES RESOLUTION: motion by Draper, support by Daly. Motion unanimously accepted by the board.
INCOME & ASSET STANDARDS RESOLUTION: motion by Draper, support by Daly.
Motion unanimously accepted by the board.
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT ALTERNATE START DATES: motion by Draper, support by Daly. Motion unanimously accepted by the board.
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT TAXPAYERS TO PROTEST IN WRITING: motion by Draper, support by Bliss. Motion unanimously accepted by the board. It was decided to hold a Public Hearing regarding the BATTERY STORAGE for electricity from the solar farm in Bushnell Township. The meeting is scheduled for February 17, at 6 pm at Sheridan Community Center.
Motion Draper, support Daly to approve minutes for Nov 11 regular, and Nov 18 special meetings. Carried.
Motion Draper, support Bliss to approve checks 6071– 6101 in the amount of $35,231.85 dated November 1, through December 31, 2025. Carried.
Motion Draper, support Daly to accept treasurer's report showing $249,675.41 balance of which $151,598.61 is payables leaving $98,076.80 as cash on hand balance. Motion carried.
Sexton Baker reported no internments
PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment.
Motion Draper, support Bliss to purchase of computer for use by the clerk. Carried.
Motion Draper, support Daly to approve raise of $300 for each Supervisor, $9,000 to $9,300; Treasurer, $11,701 to $12,001; and Clerk, $11,470 to $11,770; and also, to raise the Trustee and special meeting, $135 to $150. Raises to begin April, 2026. Carried. Board approved 2026 Regular Meeting schedule – 2nd Tuesday/ odd months/ Township Hall/ 2983 East Boyer Road/ 6:00 pm: Jan 13; Mar 10; May 12; July 14; Sept 8; Nov 10, 2026; and Jan 12, 2027.
Montcalm County Road Commission has requested to meet with the board. It was decided to meet with the Road Commission on Monday, January 26, from 9-11 am, at Bushnell Township Hall.
Motion Draper, support Daly to adjourn. With no additional business to discuss the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted, Louise Belyou, Clerk
2026-0126-sp-mtg-RdCommminutes.pdf
January 26, 2026, Special Bushnell Twp Board meeting with Montcalm County Road Commission called to order at 9 am at Bushnell Township Hall by Supervisor Mike Fitzgerald.
Present: Supervisor Mike Fitzgerald; Trustee Patrick Draper; Clerk Louise Belyou; Treasurer Karron Bliss; Trustee Lori Daly; Absent: None Also present: Montcalm Rd Comm members – Rob Putnam; Dennis Goodenough; Road Commission presented the facts about Bushnell's road conditions. We were also apprised of how their budget is being affected with government closures, semi-closures, and tariffs. They are unable at this time to give any figures regarding price matching for the products. They wanted to give us some understanding of what the circumstances are and that when they know the facts, they will be able to pass them on to the township.
Motion Draper, support Daly to adjourn. With no additional business to discuss the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted, Louise Belyou, Clerk
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