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Allendale Charter Township approves new wastewater and water rate schedules and a streetlight contract change
Summary
On March 9, 2026, the Allendale Charter Township Board approved Resolutions 2026-03 and 2026-04 establishing wastewater and water rates and Resolution 2026-05 authorizing a streetlight contract change for Hidden Shores West Phase 5; the consent claims package was also approved.
The Allendale Charter Township Board of Trustees on March 9 approved new rate schedules for the township’s wastewater and water systems and authorized a change to the lighting contract for Hidden Shores West Phase 5.
Mr. Vander Wall moved, with support from Mr. MacDonald, to approve Resolution 2026-03, establishing the wastewater rate schedule; the motion passed. Mr. Zeinstra moved, with support from Mr. Vander Wall, to approve Resolution 2026-04, establishing the water rate schedule; that motion also passed. The board additionally approved Resolution 2026-05, authorizing a change in the standard streetlighting contract with Consumers Energy Company for Hidden Shores West Phase 5 after a motion from Ms. Schuitema with support from Mr. MacDonald. The transcript records each motion as "passed" but does not record roll-call vote counts or a tally.
The board approved several consent items earlier in the meeting, including the minutes of the Feb. 23, 2026 meeting and a claims summary. The consent agenda reported general claims of $145,751.62 and interim payments of $617,662.35, which the board approved as presented.
Staff provided several informational reports that were received without action: the Wastewater Cost of Service Report, the Water Cost of Service Report, the February Sheriff’s Department Report, and the February Fire Department Report.
The board closed public comment after no members of the public spoke on agenda items. The meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
Votes at a glance: Resolution 2026-03 (Wastewater rates) — approved (motion carried; tally not specified). Resolution 2026-04 (Water rates) — approved (motion carried; tally not specified). Resolution 2026-05 (Hidden Shores West Phase 5 streetlight contract) — approved (motion carried; tally not specified).
