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Eagle Township adopts interim zoning amendment, updates sick-leave and approves contracts, budgets and appointments
Summary
At its March 20 meeting Eagle Township adopted an interim zoning ordinance amendment (Ordinance 03-2025), approved sick-leave and work policy resolutions, authorized road contracts worth $63,112.42, accepted a $2,050 cemetery cleanup quote, and approved several other routine budget and support items. Most measures passed by roll call; Trustee Michelle Hoppes was recorded absent on roll calls.
The Eagle Township Board approved a package of routine and policy measures at its March 20, 2025 meeting, including adoption of an interim zoning ordinance amendment, updates to personnel policies, road project contracts, cemetery maintenance, grant support letters and budget adjustments.
Key actions taken by recorded vote or motion:
- Interim Zoning Ordinance amendment (Ordinance 03-2025) — Adopted by Resolution 03-20-2025-03. The ordinance amends the Interim Zoning Ordinance with several edits (correcting the resolution title, incorporating Clinton County Planning Commission comments, removing a shipping-container section, renumbering sections, changing pond language to refer to "State of Michigan regulations," and a grammatical correction). Roll call yes votes: Clerk Laurie Briggs-Dudley, Treasurer Chelsea Hoppes, Trustee Rob Currie, Supervisor Troy Stroud; absent: Trustee Michelle Hoppes. Outcome: adopted.
- Work Policy and Sick Leave Policy updates — Resolution 03-20-2025-01 (Work Policy updates) and Resolution 03-20-2025-02 (Sick Leave Policy update) were adopted by roll call; yes votes recorded and Trustee Michelle Hoppes absent. Outcome: adopted.
- Clinton County Road Commission contracts for 2025 — Board authorized the Supervisor, Clerk and Treasurer to sign contracts covering chloride, overband, mowing and Tallman Road culvert replacement totaling $63,112.42. Roll call yes votes: Laurie Briggs-Dudley, Rob Currie, Chelsea Hoppes, Troy Stroud; absent: Michelle Hoppes. Outcome: approved.
- Niles Cemetery cleanup — Accepted J&R Lawn and Snow LLC quote for $2,050 for FY 2025–26; roll call yes votes recorded. Outcome: approved.
- Tri-County Metro Narcotics Squad contribution — Approved a $500 contribution for FY 2025–26. Outcome: approved.
- Support letter for HomeWorks Tri-County BEAD grant application — Board authorized the Supervisor to sign a letter supporting the BEAD application to expand broadband in Eagle Township. Outcome: approved.
- Budget amendments — The board accepted multiple line-item adjustments across general funds and the Whispering Winds street-light fund (including a $600 increase to street light budget). Outcome: approved.
- Planning Commission appointment — Courina Feldpausch was appointed to the Planning Commission to complete a term through July 20, 2025; training attendance authorized and reimbursement after course completion approved. Outcome: appointed.
- McKenna contract amendment — The board discussed and declined to approve a proposed addendum for a monthly flat rate covering communications with applicants and recordkeeping services. Outcome: no action/declined.
Most measures were routine and passed unanimously among present members; roll-call tallies in the minutes record all Yes votes and list Trustee Michelle Hoppes as absent for roll calls shown.
The board adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
