Regular Meeting (Minutes)

Centerville Township

Event Date: 2025-03-12

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Executive Summary:

Sections:

1. Conflict with Williams and Bay on Septic Waste Disposal
– The township attorney, Chris Bzdok, explained that the township cannot legally stop Williams and Bay from disposing septic waste on farmland due to changes in state laws that override the township’s ordinances. The only option would be to sue, but Bzdok believes the township would lose the case.
– The board and public had extensive discussions and questions about this issue, including potential environmental impacts, EGLE regulations, and whether the township could take any other actions.

2. Financial Updates
– The treasurer’s report, invoice approvals, and ARPA fund discussion were covered.
– The board approved purchasing a mini laptop for Zoom meetings.

3. Planning Commission and Fire Department Updates
– The planning commission is reviewing the master plan for updates and looking for a new planner.
– The Cedar Area Fire and Rescue Board discussed the interlocal agreement and budget.

4. Supervisor’s Report and Upcoming Meetings
– The board amended the budget.
– Upcoming meetings include a closed session with Lauren Teichner and the annual budget meeting.

https://www.michigan.gov/egle/about/organization/materials-management/septage-waste

Internal document reference #:3051

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