April 14, 2026 (UNAPPROVED)
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April 14, 2026 (UNAPPROVED)

DUNDEE TOWNSHIP

APRIL 14, 2026 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

 

A Regular Meeting of the Dundee Township Board was held Tuesday April 14, 2026. Supervisor Charter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All present recited The Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Present were Trustees: Ken Jaworski, Timothy Miles, Gary Lazette, Supervisor Ronald Charter, Clerk Karla Ziesmer, and Treasurer Lisa Ost. Clerk Ziesmer did roll call. Trustee Alana Horkey was excused.

 

·         Treasurer Ost moved to revise the agenda to add Planning Commission appointments under New Business and to add a public comment period for agenda items following New Business. Supported by Trustee Miles. Motion carried.

·         Trustee Jaworski moved to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2026 and waive the reading. Supported by Treasurer Ost. Motion carried.

·         Trustee Lazette moved to approve the Truth in Taxation Meeting Minutes of March 30, 2026 and waive the reading. Supported by Treasurer Ost. Motion carried.

·         Treasurer Ost moved to approve the 2026 Budget Adoption Meeting Minutes of March 30, 2026 and waive the reading. Supported by Clerk Ziesmer. Motion carried.

·         Treasurer Ost moved to approve the January 2026 Treasurer's report. Supported by Clerk Ziesmer. Motion carried.

 

CORRESPONDENCE:

·         Supervisor Charter moved to accept DTE Case No. U22058 and place on file. Supported by Trustee Jaworski. Motion carried.

·         Supervisor Charter moved to accept DTE Case No. U22061 and place on file. Supported by Trustee Jaworski. Motion carried.

                 

OFFICIAL REPORTS

 

LIBRARY:  Jennifer Grudnoski’s report provided highlighting March programming, tax assistance services, and upcoming events.

 

ASSESSING: No report at this time.

 

BUILDING DEPARTMENT: No report at this time

 

FIRE DEPARTMENT: Chief discussed ongoing training requirements and staffing updates.

TREASURER LISA OST:

TRUSTEE GARY LAZETTE: Cleanup Day scheduled for April 25. Trustee Lazette moved to approve $4,000 for hauling and spreading donated stone at Rod Park. Supported by Trustee Jaworski. Motion carried.

CLERK KARLA ZIESMER: May Election Absentee Ballots were mailed out. Also posted on Website and Message Board about Clean-up Day.

SUPERVISOR CHARTER: Road Commission updates on Irish, Dunbar, and Pumpkin Hook Roads.

TRUSTEE TIM MILES: Ad Hoc Committee update; upcoming public meeting planned.

TRUSTEE KEN JAWORSKI: Clarified township is not responsible for cemetery decorations.

TRUSTEE ALANA HORKEY: Excused

OLD BUSINESS:

Monroe County Road Commission Contracts:

  • Trustee Jaworski moved to approve Contract #504004-260409 (Cake Road cross tile replacement) for $4,941. Supported by Trustee Lazette. Motion carried.
  • Trustee Jaworski moved to approve Contract #504004-260410 (Cake Road cross tile replacement west section) for $4,941. Supported by Clerk Ziesmer. Motion carried.

·         Trustee Jaworski moved to approve Contract # 504004-26040 (West Lloyd Road, Dixon to Dead End Double Single Chip Seal) for $37,961. Supported by Clerk Ziesmer. Motion carried.

·         Trustee Jaworski moved to allocate $100,000 from the road millage building projects fund to the Excess Right-of-Way Fund. Supported by Clerk Ziesmer. Motion carried.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

·         Library Painting Bids: Trustee Lazette moved to accept bid from EB Enterprises, LLC in the amount of $7,803. Supported by Clerk Ziesmer. Motion carried.

·         Fire Apparatus Lease Payoff: Supervisor Charter moved to pay off lease #98999241-2 to PNC Bank in the amount of $630,977.56 using fire millage funds. Supported by Trustee Miles. Motion carried.

·         Fire Apparatus Replacement Planning: Treasurer Ost moved to authorize Fire Chief to begin specifications for a replacement fire apparatus. Supported by Trustee Lazette. Motion carried.

·         Budget Resolution Reaffirmation: Treasurer Ost moved to reaffirm Resolution 2026-3 (2026–2027 Budget). Supported by Trustee Jaworski. Motion carried.

·         Dust Control: Supervisor Charter moved to table for further clarification from Road Commission. Supported by Trustee Jaworski. Motion carried.

·         MTA Principles of Governance: Supervisor Charter moved to adopt with corrections to Supervisor and Treasurer names. Supported by Trustee Lazette. Motion carried.

·         Planning Commission Appointments: Treasurer Ost moved take Supervisor Charters recommendations, and appoint Travis Horkey, Christi Rogers, and Steve McAreavy to the Planning Commission. Supported by Trustee Jaworski. Motion carried.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT: Resident Christi Roger introduced herself to the Township Board.

 

Additional board comments: Discussion regarding reinstating “Road Runners” program for road condition reporting. Planning Commission Meeting will be held Wednesday Apri 15, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

 

Treasurer Ost moved to approve payment of bills in the amount of $24,389.39. Supported by Clerk Ziesmer. Motion carried

 

Trustee Jaworski moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. Treasurer Ost seconded. Motion carried.

 

The next Regular Township meeting will be April 28, 2026, at 7:00 P.M.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Karla Ziesmer

Dundee Township Clerk

 

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Attested:                                                

Ronald Charter                                                           

Dundee Township Supervisor                                      

 

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