At-a-Glance
- Hazard Mitigation Plan adopted — makes the township eligible for FEMA disaster-recovery grants.
- Election workers get a raise — inspectors will earn $15/hr and chairpersons $16/hr beginning with the August primary.
- Leaf-blower purchase approved — caretaker John may spend up to $15,000 on a stand-on blower to speed park and sports-field clean-up.
- Boundary swap explored with Whitehall Twp. — proposal would shift several parcels along Weesies Rd. to improve road maintenance and emergency response.
- Payables of $155,591 and treasurer’s report filed.
Discussion Highlights
Senior Millage – Green Address Markers
Seventeen residents have ordered reflective address signs; the board will buy 30 to meet anticipated demand.
Parks & Facilities
- New TV displays are installed upstairs and downstairs; a protective frame and sign-up policy will be drafted.
- Outdoor bulletin/message board on order; installation details pending.
- Ongoing vandalism: vulgar stickers in restroom facilities prompted talk of exterior security cameras and warning signs.
Roads & Drainage
- Weesies Road chip seal: joint project with Whitehall Twp. stalls because each township owns half the roadway. The proposed parcel exchange would simplify future maintenance, dispatch confusion, potential delayed services, and legal clarity.
- Steel Road logging and Clear Springs drainage remain open issues; engineer quotes will be solicited.
Community Events & Notices
- Ragnar Relay returns Sept. 19-20 (north-to-south route).
- White River Solar Meeting – July 17, 5 p.m. at Montague Christian School.
- Henderson Lake Disc-Golf Open – Saturday, July 12; residents encouraged to watch or volunteer.
Board & Department Reports
- White Lake Fire Authority: 253 runs YTD (210 same period ’24), including eight calls during Electric Forest; three new firefighters completed FF I/II academy.
- White Lake Ambulance: 97 calls in May (average P1 response 6.84 min). FY run revenue $1.41 M; healthy fund balance earmarked for future ambulance purchase.
- Wastewater, Parks & Recreation, and Library representatives noted routine operations and budget approvals.
Looking Ahead
- Staff will draft resident-notification plans if the Weesies Rd. boundary adjustment proceeds.
- Clerk Drew Roesler will implement new election-pay scale for August 6 primary.
- Caretaker John will source demo or lightly-used blowers before purchasing new.
- The board will revisit restroom-security options (signage vs. cameras) in August.
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, August 24, 2025, 7 p.m. — Montague Township Hall.
Montague Township Board Meeting Recap – June 10, 2025
