Summary
The Centerville Township Board convened on June 10, 2026, to discuss various township matters, with key decisions made regarding public comments, financial updates, and ongoing and future projects. Notable discussions included proposals around data centers and preparations for upcoming meetings addressing community concerns.Public Comments
Neil Deizdeic expressed his concerns regarding data centers, advocating for a moratorium to allow for comprehensive study and ordinance development. He emphasized the importance of new firefighter commitments to the community amidst department changes. The board acknowledged his concerns but did not provide specific responses during the meeting.Infrastructure Projects
Significant discussions surrounded potential proposals to establish data centers in Centerville Township. The board considered drafting a similar moratorium to that of Kasson Township to regulate such proposals effectively. There were also mentions of unauthorized road constructions without permits at the Schomberg Road development site, highlighting the need for appropriate oversight and professional engineering input for future projects.Other Business
The board accepted a proposal from KCI for printing and mailing summer tax bills, which included flyers from the County. Additionally, it was noted that the Planning Commission is restructuring its leadership and addressing procedural issues related to the new fee schedule and database contract.Financial Summary
The board discussed the financial standing with Pleva providing updates on summer tax bills and Certificate of Deposits (CDs). Actions taken included: - Approval of the KCI proposal for printing and mailing services. - Acceptance of the Treasurer’s report. - Authorization for payment of presented invoices. Overall, legal fees were highlighted as a primary expense thus far, with anticipations of amending budget categories in the future.Action Items
- Arens will investigate the specific clean-up requirements for Brian Rogers’ property as he seeks financing. - Schaub, Arens, and von Walthausen will represent Centerville at the mediation concerning Northgate on June 22, 2026. - The township is attempting to secure attendance from Chris Bzdok for a meeting scheduled on July 8, 2026, to discuss concerns about septic conditions.The board will reconvene on July 8, 2026, to continue addressing these matters and set future agendas.