7/8/2026 - Centerville Township | Regular Meeting Minutes

Summary

The Centerville Township Board meeting held on July 8, 2026, covered various administrative topics, including public comments, financial updates, and infrastructure initiatives. Key decisions included support for non-conforming land uses, the pursuit of a new fire station, and future inquiries into sewage applications on farmland. Public engagement emphasized issues such as drone regulations and the upcoming discussion about data centers.

Public Comments

Deb Kuhn expressed appreciation for the processing of her special land use application. Tim O’Non raised concerns regarding drone operations over his property, leading to a discussion about existing regulations. Neil Dziedzic thanked the Township for starting discussions about data center policies, advocating for local guidelines.

Infrastructure Projects

The Board approved the pursuit of a new fire station in conjunction with neighboring townships. A motion to amend the Interlocal Agreement to ensure equal partnership in fire department expenses was also approved. The Board is actively exploring options for the location of the new station and a substation.

Other Business

The Planning Commission focused on Northgate issues, septic concerns, and short-term rental plans. The Board also discussed and approved a change in the compensation schedule for extra duties.

Financial Summary

The Treasurer reported that summer tax bills were mailed, and a delinquent taxes check exceeding $12,000 was received later than usual. The proposed cloud migration for QuickBooks could save about $1,000 annually. Payment of invoices was approved unanimously, ensuring continuity in financial operations.

Action Items

- Trina Pleva to investigate the costs associated with transitioning to cloud-based QuickBooks software. - Preparation of clean copies of fee schedules and compensation plans for upcoming discussions. - Ongoing monitoring and action on Brian Rogers' residence to comply with clean-up requirements set by the Court of Appeals. - Public inquiry session regarding sewage applications on farmland scheduled for August 12, 2026, as initiated by Chris Bzdok.