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Residents raise ORV rules, tax reform concerns and community events in public comment
Summary
Local residents and officials used the public comment period to raise several issues including an ORV ordinance, a DNR shooting range construction update, Village Farmers Market activity, RCTA phone system changes, and awareness of upcoming Household Hazardous Waste collection.
During the May 27 public comment period, several residents and local officials raised a range of community concerns and announcements. Rhonda Barnhart spoke about representation at Lake, Lyon and Markey Township meetings, COA (Council on Aging) trips, and an ORV ordinance; she also mentioned the RCTA’s new AI-assisted phone system and that the authority is still hiring. Ray Wlosinski, Richfield Township Supervisor, also spoke about the ORV ordinance and reported that the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has begun construction on a shooting range.
County Treasurer Marcie Dankert summarized recent property tax reform bills adopted by the Michigan House (as described at the meeting), saying the bills would eliminate uncapping, the school aid tax, and personal property taxes; she also mentioned the Village Farmers Market. Rebecca Sova spoke about a Common Roots meet-and-greet and a survey. Board members used their comments to acknowledge the public input and to announce a Household Hazardous Waste event scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
These remarks were entered on the public record; the meeting did not record formal board actions tied directly to the public comments during this session. Several issues raised — for example, state-level tax reform proposals noted by the county treasurer and DNR construction updates relayed by a township supervisor — would require follow-up outside the county board to resolve or implement.
