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St. James Township board adjusts millages and approves FY 2026–27 road fund amendments
Summary
At a special meeting April 16, the St. James Township Board approved adjusted millages for the August ballot and passed amendments to the FY 2026–2027 Road Fund budget, actions the board said will affect funding available for roads and local services.
Supervisor Welke on April 16 introduced a resolution, supported by Trustee Peirano, to revise three millage rates proposed for the August ballot; the board adopted the resolution during its special meeting at Township Hall.
The changes reduce the Road Fund millage from 2.0000 mills to 1.2500 mills and increase two health-related millages: BIRHC from 2.0000 mills to 2.5000 mills and BIHS from 0.25000 mills to 0.5000 mills. Board members discussed the adjustments in the context of upcoming ballot deadlines and local service funding.
Separately, the board approved budget amendments for the FY 2026–2027 Road Fund after a motion by Trustee Cole, supported by Trustee Peirano. That motion passed on a roll-call vote with Cole, McDonough, Peirano and Welke voting yes.
Why it matters: millage adjustments determine the property tax rate presented to voters in August and affect revenue available for road maintenance and the named local service organizations. The board did not provide a detailed revenue estimate in the minutes.
Next steps: the adjusted millage rates will be placed on the August ballot as authorized; additional budget details or revenue estimates were not specified in the minutes.
