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Board approves FY25–26 commission chair appointments after brief discussion
Summary
Trustees approved chairperson appointments for township commissions for fiscal years 2025–26 as recommended by the commissions. Board members debated whether to vote each chair individually but ultimately approved the slate as presented.
The Grosse Ile Township Board on March 24 approved chairperson appointments for township commissions for fiscal years 2025–26, accepting commission recommendations and appointing the chairs as a slate after a brief discussion about procedure.
The motion presented a list of chairpersons and their commissions; trustees debated whether to vote on each appointment individually or approve the slate as a group. Trustee conversation focused on procedure and whether any individual appointment warranted separate discussion. One resignation of a construction-board chair was reported and will be addressed at a later date.
The board approved the list as presented. Appointments included (as read at the meeting): Ron Moran (Brownfield Authority, Airport Commerce Park Commission and Downtown Development Authority chairpersons); William Kostick (Public Services Commission chairperson); Bill Stevenson (Greenways and Open Space Committee chairperson); Scott Longton (Police Commission chairperson); Chad Novak (Community Recreation Commission chairperson); Duncan Murdoch (Board of Review chairperson); John Swigert (Planning Commission chairperson); Kurt Kobolak (Fire Commission chairperson); Anthony Krause (Construction Board of Appeals chairperson); Michael Pemberton (Airport Advisory Commission chairperson); Brian Pollock (Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission chairperson); Pete Clunder (Municipal Ordinance Violation Bureau chairperson); and Charles Wojno (Zoning Board of Appeals chairperson).
Why it matters: Commission chairs set agendas and lead citizen advisory processes on topics from planning and zoning to public services and open space. Board acceptance of commission recommendations allows commissions to begin their work for the year.
Procedure note: The board recorded that commissions made recommendations; trustees had the option to remove or discuss individuals separately but no trustee raised a specific objection to the presented slate during the meeting.
Action recorded: Motion to appoint the listed chairpersons to their respective commissions for FY25–26; motion seconded and approved by voice vote.
