Summary
The Centerville Township Board met June 10, 2026, with Ronald Schaub, Elizabeth Chiles, Katrina Pleva, and Jolyn Arens present (Kerry O'Non absent). The board approved the amended agenda, prior meeting minutes, invoices, and the Treasurer's report, all by 4-0 votes. Key discussions included a possible data center moratorium, the Northgate mediation, Brian Rogers' longstanding property case, and a septage/raw sewage issue on farmland.
Public Comments
Neil Deizdeic asked the Planning Commission to declare a moratorium on data centers until an ordinance can be studied, and offered to help draft the moratorium language. He also urged that Fire and Rescue department changes not burden residents, and suggested new firefighter hires commit to the job for several years. Rolf von Walthausen, speaking during public comment, noted he has known Brian Rogers for seven years and believes Rogers has made progress cleaning up his property while farming in an environmentally friendly way.
Infrastructure Projects
The Planning Commission reported that roads were built without permits at the Schomberg Road development site under an incomplete application; the road will be private. The Commission authorized Jenn Cram to use Beckett & Raeder's engineer for this case only, with future situations requiring an RFP for an engineer, funded through escrow. The board also planned to invite Chris Bzdok to the July 8, 2026 meeting to address a septage situation; Deb Kuhn, representing Citizens for Sewage Safety, asked the township to refer to it as "raw sewage on farmland" rather than "Williams and Bay."
Other Business
Commissioner Alan Campbell submitted a written report (read by Schaub) noting Jim Dyer is on indefinite paid administrative leave and Lauren Cypher was appointed interim administrator. The Planning Commission's chair, Lindy Kellogg, resigned effective immediately; Vice Chair Rolf von Walthausen will serve as Chair through December 2026, with Kellogg becoming Vice Chair. Scott Sheehan proposed a fee schedule; an error was noted in a previously approved database contract. Cedar Area Fire and Rescue reported many May calls, an unpassed strategic plan from Solon, and an audit finding three overbudget cost centers; Tim Stine will present cost explanations to each board. Brian Rogers reported the Supreme Court denied his case; the township now has authority to clean up his property at township expense, though Rogers believes he can secure a loan to do it himself. The board deferred the matter to the July agenda.
Financial Summary
Treasurer Pleva reported a matured CD to be reinvested, likely with Chase Bank. The board approved (4-0) a proposal from KCI of Grand Rapids to print and mail a county flyer with 1,041 winter tax bill parcels. Expenses so far include legal fees and a Hall upgrade funded by ARPA money; some budget categories will need amending.
Action Items
Arens will determine what is required to resolve Brian Rogers' property cleanup, while Rogers secures financing; the matter returns to the July agenda. The board will attempt to get Chris Bzdok to attend the July 8, 2026 meeting to address the septage/raw sewage situation. Schaub, Arens, and von Walthausen will represent Centerville, with counsel, at the Northgate mediation on June 22, 2026. Election workers must complete required training June 25. Next Planning Commission meeting is June 22, 2026; next Fire and Rescue meeting is July 1, 2026; next Board meeting is July 8, 2026.