A work session of the Fruitport Charter Township Board began at 6:30pm on Monday, February 24, 2025, in the township board room.
Members Present: Todd Dunham, Supervisor; Andrea Anderson, Clerk; Rose Dillon, Treasurer; Trustees David Henry; David Markgraf
Members Absent: Ron Becklin & Jim Fichtel, excused
At 7:00pm, Todd Dunham opened the regular meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Also Present: 0- residents; 0- employees; 0- guests; Public Safety Director, Brian Michelli.
The motion by David Henry, seconded by David Markgraf, was carried unanimously, to approve the minutes of February 10, 2025 as presented.
The motion by David Markgraf, seconded by Rose Dillon, was carried unanimously, to approve the agenda as presented, with the following addition:
Item 8-C: Approval for Installation of Access Control System
CORRESPONDENCE / REPORTS:
1. Brian Michelli shared that the Zeller family made a donation to the Fire Department in honor of Thomas Zeller Sr.; Community Day Slip ‘n Slide dates will be coming soon; the Police Department is posting for a full-time officer position; the cadet is doing very well in the academy.
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS: none
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: none
NEW BUSINESS:
25-013 Fruitport District Library Board Appointment
The FDL has one vacancy on the Board. The Library Board recommends the appointment of Pat Walstra to a two-year term, served February 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026.
The motion by Rose Dillon, seconded by Todd Dunham, was carried unanimously, to appoint Pat Walstra to the Fruitport District Library Board for a two-year term ending December 31, 2026.
25-014 Budget Discussion
The 2025/26 budget was discussed.
25-015 Approval for Installation of Access Control System
The Clerk has presented a quote for the installation of an access control system at town hall for increased building security. The quote for $9,350.00 is from Novotny Electronics, who currently provides the building with fire alarm management. The funds for this project will come from a 2024 elections grant from the Institute for Responsive Government covering the planning and operations of secure elections, among other things.
The quote includes all doors beyond the public area. The Board would like the Clerk to acquire a quote to include the front door as well.
Todd Dunham moved, Rose Dillon seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve the access control system project, not to exceed $11,000.00.
Ayes: Henry, Dillon, Dunham, Anderson, Markgraf
Nays: none
25-016 Payment of Bills
Andrea Anderson moved, David Markgraf seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve bills as presented for payment in the following amounts:
• General Fund $41,618.13
• Public Safety $48,540.29
• Water $32,062.54
• Sewer $20,504.43
• Trust & Agency $40,585.00
• Streetlights $17,079.22
• Revolving Road $0.00
Totaling: $200,389.61
Ayes: Henry, Dillon, Dunham, Anderson, Markgraf
Nays: none
ADDITIONAL REPORTS: none
PUBLIC COMMENTS PART II: none
The motion by David Henry, seconded by Rose Dillon was carried unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 7:27pm.
ANDREA ANDERSON, CLERK
TODD DUNHAM, SUPERVISOR