Helena Township Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda

Helena Township Board of Trustees

Regular Monthly Meeting Agenda

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Helena Township Community Center

8751 Helena Road, Alden, MI 49612

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  1. Call to Order
  2. Pledge of Allegiance
  3. Roll Call
  4. Approval of Agenda
  5. Conflicts of Interest
  6. Public Comment — 3 minute limit per speaker
  7. Approval of Minutes — June 11, 2026, HTBOT Regular Meeting Minutes
  8. Treasurer Report
  9. Presentation of Bills
  10. Fire Chief / Sheriff / County Commissioner / TAA Reports
    1. South Torch Lake Fire & Rescue — Fire Chief P. Fabiano
    2. Antrim County Sheriff’s Office — Sheriff K. Hoch
    3. Antrim County Commissioner — T. VanAlstine
    4. Township Ambulance Authority — M. Robinson
  11. Speaker
  12. Communications
    1. Election Update — August 4, 2026 Primary
      Early Voting Hours: July 25 – August 2, 2026
      July 25–26 and July 30–August 2: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
      July 27–29: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    2. Alden Days — Run / Parade: Gurr Farm, tree clearance, directional signage
  13. Committee Reports
    1. Zoning — R. Logee
      1. 2026 Assessing Audit Results
    2. Parks and Recreation
    3. Planning Commission — D. Hunstad
    4. Roads — B. Bartz

Old Business

  1. Municipal Civil Infractions Ordinance Adoption — Bzdok approved language
  2. Speed Signage Programming Update
  3. Ball Park Update — Final fencing, Judson property; south-side security; $15,000 Township / $15,000 donation match
  4. MOU — Historical Society Update
  5. Wage Resolutions — Budget Hearing held on June 22, 2026

New Business

  1. Bridge / Walkway — Township expense, concrete / sidewalk approach; Township welder addition to handrail, north side
  2. Tennis Park — Removal of leaning locust trees; Northern Tree, Bellaire — $2,500 bid
  3. Parks & Recreation — S. Dell resignation as Chair; B. Apley resignation; volunteer positions open
  4. Planning Commission — New Member Appointment
  5. Zoning Administrator — New Staff Member Appointment, laptop and A/C unit
  6. Anavon IT — Router and cabling install for Starlink connection to entire building
  7. New Purchase Policy Draft
  1. Announcements
  2. Public Comment on above items — 3 minute limit per speaker
  3. Motion to Pay Bills
  4. Adjournment

Notes

Posted on Township Bulletin Board and at www.helenatownshipmichigan.gov

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