Helena Township Board of Trustees
Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Helena Township Community Center
8751 Helena Road, Alden, MI 49612
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Remote Participation: https://zoom.us/j/92078395122
Meeting ID: 920 7839 5122 | Passcode: 8751
- Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
- Approval of Agenda
- Conflicts of Interest
- Public Comment — 3 minute limit per speaker
- Approval of Minutes — June 11, 2026, HTBOT Regular Meeting Minutes
- Treasurer Report
- Presentation of Bills
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Fire Chief / Sheriff / County Commissioner / TAA Reports
- South Torch Lake Fire & Rescue — Fire Chief P. Fabiano
- Antrim County Sheriff’s Office — Sheriff K. Hoch
- Antrim County Commissioner — T. VanAlstine
- Township Ambulance Authority — M. Robinson
- Speaker
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Communications
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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 - Alden Days — Run / Parade: Gurr Farm, tree clearance, directional signage
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Election Update — August 4, 2026 Primary
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Committee Reports
- Zoning — R. Logee
- 2026 Assessing Audit Results
- Parks and Recreation
- Planning Commission — D. Hunstad
- Roads — B. Bartz
- Zoning — R. Logee
Old Business
- Municipal Civil Infractions Ordinance Adoption — Bzdok approved language
- Speed Signage Programming Update
- Ball Park Update — Final fencing, Judson property; south-side security; $15,000 Township / $15,000 donation match
- MOU — Historical Society Update
- Wage Resolutions — Budget Hearing held on June 22, 2026
New Business
- Bridge / Walkway — Township expense, concrete / sidewalk approach; Township welder addition to handrail, north side
- Tennis Park — Removal of leaning locust trees; Northern Tree, Bellaire — $2,500 bid
- Parks & Recreation — S. Dell resignation as Chair; B. Apley resignation; volunteer positions open
- Planning Commission — New Member Appointment
- Zoning Administrator — New Staff Member Appointment, laptop and A/C unit
- Anavon IT — Router and cabling install for Starlink connection to entire building
- New Purchase Policy Draft
- Announcements
- Public Comment on above items — 3 minute limit per speaker
- Motion to Pay Bills
- Adjournment
Notes
Posted on Township Bulletin Board and at www.helenatownshipmichigan.gov
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