A work session of the Fruitport Charter Township Board began at 5:30pm on Monday, January 12, 2026, in the township board room.

Members Present: Todd Dunham, Supervisor; Andrea Anderson, Clerk; Rose Dillon, Treasurer; Trustees Jim Fichtel, David Henry, Greg Hulka
Members Absent: David Markgraf, excused

At 6:00pm, Todd Dunham opened the regular meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Also Present: 2- residents; 5- employees; 0 guests; 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 22, 2025 as presented.
The motion by Andrea Anderson, seconded by David Henry was carried unanimously, to approve the agenda as presented.

CORRESPONDENCE / REPORTS:
1. Dale Lee would like to obtain a bid for painting hydrants; the bid opening for the sewer extension will be January 22nd.
2. Brian Michelli shared that constructions projects are underway with 5 weeks to completion on the Police side.

PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS: none

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
26-001 Budget Amendments
Budget amendments were presented by the Finance Director.
Andrea Anderson moved, Jim Fichtel seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve the budget amendments as presented.
Ayes: Hulka, Henry, Dillon, Dunham, Anderson, Fichtel
Nays: none

NEW BUSINESS:
26-002 Ken Hulka – Honored for Many Years of Service
Ken Hulka was honored with a plaque and resolution for 30+ years of service to Fruitport Township Parks.
The motion by Todd Dunham, seconded by Greg Hulka was carried unanimously, to adopt the resolution of gratitude for Ken Hulka.

26-003 Support Emergency Operations Plan
A three-year renewal of the current plan with Muskegon County.
David Henry moved, seconded by Todd Dunham, MOTION CARRIED, to adopt the agreement as presented.
Ayes: Fichtel, Anderson, Dunham, Dillon, Henry, Hulka
Nays: None

26-004 Payment of Bills
Todd Dunham moved, Andrea Anderson seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve bills as presented for payment in the following amounts:
• General Fund $9,158.83
• Public Safety $24,323.05
• Water $77,507.61
• Sewer $18,714.34
• Trust & Agency $645.00
• Streetlights $15,154.14
• Revolving Road $0.00
Totaling: $145,502.97
Ayes: Fichtel, Anderson, Dunham, Dillon, Henry, Hulka
Nays: none

ADDITIONAL REPORTS:
The Supervisor shared that the Polar Plunge will be March 7th.

PUBLIC COMMENTS PART II: none

The motion by Todd Dunham, seconded by Rose Dillon was carried unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 6:20pm.

ANDREA ANDERSON, CLERK
TODD DUNHAM, SUPERVISOR