A work session of the Fruitport Charter Township Board began at 5:30pm on Monday, December 22, 2025, in the township board room.
Members Present: Todd Dunham, Supervisor; Andrea Anderson, Clerk; Rose Dillon, Treasurer; Trustees Jim Fichtel, David Henry, David Markgraf
Members Absent: none
At 6:00pm, Todd Dunham opened the regular meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Also Present: 9- residents; 5- employees; 1 guest; Public Safety Director, Brian Michelli; DPW Director, Dale Lee; Interim Finance Director, Brook Schiller.
The motion by David Henry, seconded by Rose Dillon was carried unanimously, to approve the minutes of December 8, 2025 as presented.
The motion by Andrea Anderson, seconded by David Markgraf was carried unanimously, to approve the agenda as presented.
CORRESPONDENCE / REPORTS:
1. Dale Lee reported that they will be seeking bids soon for the Airline sewer extension; a new subdivision project is looking to be put in behind Fortenbacher.
2. Brian Michelli shared that the Public Safety departments have been busy with seasonal events.
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS:
Kim Cole, Mason County Sheriff, introduced himself as candidate for Senate.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
25-146 Trustee Appointment
Each member of the board wrote down their top two candidates in order of preference and the Clerk read each Trustee’s choices aloud. The votes were tallied. Greg Hulka received the most number one votes and Mike Wolffis with the second most number one votes.
David Markgraf moved, David Henry seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to appoint Greg Hulka to the open Trustee position.
Ayes: Henry, Dillon, Dunham, Anderson, Markgraf, Fichtel
Nays: none
Greg Hulka was sworn into his position as Trustee by the Clerk. He then took his seat among the board. Congratulations Mr. Hulka. Mr. Hulka is appointed to fill the vacancy until the next Primary and General election (August and November 2026) in which he must run to retain that office, if he wishes to, until the end of the term (November 2028).
NEW BUSINESS:
25-147 Budget Amendments
The motion by Todd Dunham, seconded by Rose Dillon, was carried unanimously, to TABLE budget amendments.
25-148
Reappoint Mike Michelli to Planning Commission. Mike Michelli is the current Chairman of the Planning Commission and has served since 2005.
Rose Dillon moved, seconded by Jim Fichtel, MOTION CARRIED, to ratify the supervisor’s re-appointment of Mike Michelli for a three-year term on the Planning Commission, beginning January 2026 and ending January 2029.
Ayes: Fichtel, Markgraf, Anderson, Dunham, Dillon, Henry, Hulka
Nays: None
25-149 Approval to Accept Construction Quote for PS Building Remodel
1. Quote for Police Department bathroom from Newmyer Plumbing $12,850.00
2. Quote for Police Department general renovations from DL Morse and Associates $106,784.00
Todd Dunham moved, Jim Fichtel seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve the quotes for work to be completed at the Police Department with Newmyer Plumbing and DL Morse and Associates.
Ayes: Fichtel, Markgraf, Anderson, Dunham, Dillon, Henry, Hulka
Nays: none
25-150 Approval to Sell 2016 Police Cruiser
The 2016 cruiser has 178,000 miles and has been removed from our active fleet rotation.David Henry moved, Rose Dillon seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve the sale of the cruiser via sealed bid.
Ayes: Hulka, Henry, Dillon, Dunham, Anderson, Markgraf, Fichtel
Nays: none
25-151 Payment of Bills
David Markgraf moved, Jim Fichtel seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve bills as presented for payment in the following amounts:
• General Fund $31,387.46
• Public Safety $55,794.16
• Water $32,681.65
• Sewer $27,754.56
• Trust & Agency $9,096.47
• Streetlights $14,911.80
• Revolving Road $0.00
Totaling: $171,626.10
Ayes: Fichtel, Markgraf, Anderson, Dunham, Dillon, Henry, Hulka
Nays: none
ADDITIONAL REPORTS: none
PUBLIC COMMENTS PART II:
Lela Miller inquired if the Township is still seeking applicants for the permanent Financial Director position and about the discrepancy in pay that was approved by the board and what was listed in the job posting. The motion by David Henry, seconded by Jim Fichtel was carried unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 6:15pm.
ANDREA ANDERSON, CLERK
TODD DUNHAM, SUPERVISOR