Budget Public Hearing June 10, 2026
Supervisor Oxley called the Budget Public Hearing to order at 6:00 p.m. Members present – Oxley, Bitely, Nesbitt, Packer, and Smith. Also present – Attorney Schuitmaker and four guests.
Supervisor Oxley closed the Budget Public Hearing at 6:15 pm.
Fire Special Assessment District Public Hearing June 10, 2026
Supervisor Oxley called the Fire Special Assessment District Public Hearing to order at 6:15 p.m. Members present – Oxley, Bitely, Nesbitt, Packer, and Smith. Also present – Attorney Schuitmaker and four guests.
Supervisor Oxley closed the Fire Special Assessment District Public Hearing at 6:30 pm.
Road Special Assessment District Public Hearing June 10, 2026
Supervisor Oxley called the Road Special Assessment District Public Hearing to order at 6:30 p.m. Members present – Oxley, Bitely, Nesbitt, Packer, and Smith. Also present – Attorney Schuitmaker and five guests.
Supervisor Oxley closed the Road Special Assessment District Public Hearing at 6:45 pm.
Bankson Lake Weed Special Assessment District Public Hearing – June 10, 2026
Supervisor Oxley called the Bankson Lake Weed Special Assessment District Public Hearing to order at 6:45 p.m. Members present – Oxley, Bitely, Nesbitt, Packer, and Smith. Also present – Attorney Schuitmaker and fifteen guests.
Supervisor Oxley closed the Bankson Lake Weed Special Assessment District Public Hearing at 7:00pm.
Regular Meeting June 10, 2026
Supervisor Oxley called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m. Members present – Oxley, Bitely, Nesbitt, Packer, and Smith. Also present – Attorney Schuitmaker and fifty five guests.
Motion by Packer with support by Nesbitt to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on May 13, 2026. Voice vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Bitely with support by Packer to approve the Treasurer’s report subject to audit. Voice vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Packer with support by Bitely to approve the bills as presented. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Smith with support by Packer to sign a 3-year contract with Best Way Disposal for township hall weekly garbage service, at an annual cost not to exceed $1300. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Nesbitt with support by Smith to approve an up to 6-month moratorium on Large Scale Solar Energy Systems, to allow Planning Commission to review the current ordinance. Roll call vote – Nesbitt, Smith, Bitely, Packer – yes, Oxley – no. Motion passed.
Motion by Smith with support by Bitely to utilize Bauckham, Thall, Seeber, Kaufman, & Koches PC to work with Attorney Schuitmaker to provide legal council relating to the Large Scale Solar Energy Systems. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Smith with support by Nesbitt to approve an up to 2-year moratorium for Planning Commission to research and create a Data Center ordinance, and to utilize Bauckham, Thall, Seeber, Kaufman & Koches PC to work with Attorney Schuitmaker to provide legal council relating to a Data Center ordinance. Smith amended motion to an up to one-year moratorium. Amended motion supported by Bitely. Roll call vote – Nesbitt, Packer, Bitely, Smith – yes, Oxley – no. Motion passed.
Motion by Packer with support by Nesbitt to approve and authorize execution of Cass County sewage disposal system (Lakes Area Sewer Authority Section – Extension No. 2) bond contract and to provide for certain other matters pertaining thereto. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Smith with support by Packer to accept the Truth in Taxation reduction for 2026. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Smith with support by Nesbitt to approve the General Fund Budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 in summary form. Total revenue of $1,119,865 less total expenditures of $1,138,345 for the proposed net decrease in fund balance of $18,480 together with the projected beginning fund balance of $1,371,125.30 for the projected year end 2027 fund balance of $1,352,645.30. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Smith with support by Bitely to approve the Fire Fund Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 in summary form. Total revenue of $306,700 less total expenditures of $203,160 for the proposed net increase in fund balance of $103,540 together with the projected beginning fund balance of $616,275.59 for the projected year end 2027 fund balance of $719,815.59. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Smith with support by Bitely to amend the General Fund Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 in summary form. Total revenue of $1,180,240 less expenditures of $1,462,039 for a net decrease in fund balance of $281,799. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Smith with support by Packer to amend the Fire Fund Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 in summary form. Total revenue of $294,400 less total expenditures of $166,330 for a net increase in fund balance of $128,070. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Smith with support by Nesbitt to reaffirm township-wide Special Assessment District for the cost of construction, improvement and maintenance of public roads at a rate of 1.0 mil (one mil) for tax year 2026. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Packer with support by Nesbitt to renew township-wide Special Assessment District and spread the roll for fire protection at a rate of 1.5 mils (one and one-half mils) for tax year 2026. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Bitely with support by Packer to approve Supervisor Oxley’s recommended 2026 Road Projects, at a cost not to exceed $298,915. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Packer with support by Nesbitt to contract Zoning Enforcement services with the County Sheriff, at a cost not to exceed $15,000 year, and to authorize Supervisor Oxley to sign contact for services when the contact is received and reviewed. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
The Bankson Lake Weed Special Assessment District Public Hearing to set the assessment roll will be held July 8, 2026 at 6:45 pm.
Motion by Packer with support by Bitely to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 pm. Voice vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Respectfully Submitted,
Heather Smith
Porter Township Clerk
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