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St. James Township board approves posting two volunteer committee vacancies and releases road‑work letters
Summary
At its Feb. 4 special meeting, the St. James Township board voted to post two volunteer openings on the Harbor, Parks and Recreation Committee for two weeks and to send neighborhood letters about 2026 work on Freesoil Road and Maple Street, to be released Feb. 13, 2026.
The St. James Township board voted on two administrative items at a Feb. 4 special meeting called to order by Supervisor Welke at 1:00 p.m.
Board business began with a motion from board member McDonough to post two volunteer openings on the Harbor, Parks, and Recreation Committee. The motion, supported by Julie Gillespie, township clerk, specified that the positions are volunteer and that the postings will remain open for two weeks; the motion carried.
The board then considered neighborhood notification letters about the township's 2026 road projects. Julie Gillespie moved to approve letters drafted for property owners on Freesoil Road and Maple Street outlining construction activity; the motion was supported by board member Peirano. The board approved releasing the letters on Feb. 13, 2026.
During the public comment period, attendees raised questions about the Harbor, Parks, and Recreation Committee vacancies; the board addressed those questions. No changes to the motions or implementation timelines were recorded in the minutes.
Board member Peirano moved to adjourn the meeting at 1:10 p.m.; the motion, supported by McDonough, carried. The minutes were submitted by Julie Gillespie, St. James Township Clerk.
