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Residents press for police oversight, Right-to-Know requests and local repairs at township meeting
Summary
During public comment several residents urged increased transparency for the police department, requested Right-to-Know filings, raised road and drainage concerns, questioned equipment costs, and asked the board to pursue a playground grant for Brownstown.
Multiple residents used the public-comment period at the April 8 meeting to raise transparency and local infrastructure issues.
Terri Rodnicki requested that Right-to-Know requests be filed for the police department and urged the creation of a police oversight board, emphasizing transparency and accountability. Barb Ronyetz reported that a fence across from 1467 Ridge Road is encroaching into the roadway and should be addressed, and she also raised an age-related concern for use of amusement machines. Brian Seister objected to amusement tax permit labels and noted an old state ditch by M&M that needs attention. Jim Hovanik supported discussion of the merits of the amusement tax and asked that the fire company's monthly report be posted on the township website. Wayne Means questioned the cost of a Kubota tractor, and Joe Ranelli asked about responsibility for trees on power lines. Tracy Huffman of the Fire Department noted park-sign needs and said a Brownstown playground grant is needed.
The meeting minutes record these comments but do not show a formal board directive or immediate resolution to each concern; several items (fence encroachment, ditch maintenance, utility tree responsibility, playground grant) will require follow-up from staff or future agenda items to resolve.
