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Porter Township, Van Buren County, MI, Regular Meeting – February 8, 2023

March 14, 2023 By Marcellus News Leave a Comment

Supervisor Oxley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Members present – Meade, Oxley, Bitely, Nesbitt and Packer.  Also present – Attorney Schuitmaker and seven guests. 

Motion by Bitely with support by Packer to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on January 11, 2023 with correction. Voice vote – all yes. Motion passed.

Motion by Meade with support by Packer to approve the Treasurer’s report subject to audit. Voice vote – all yes. Motion passed.

Motion by Nesbitt with support by Packer to approve the bills as presented. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.

Motion by Nesbitt with support by Packer to support a petition for maintenance for Lake Drive on Huzzy Lake if they can get 51% of residents to sign. Motion rescinded – no vote.

Motion by Nesbitt with support by Packer to approve petition language and statute to proceed under for road maintenance on Lake Drive at Huzzy Lake. Roll call vote – Packer – yes, Oxley – yes, Nesbitt – yes, – no, Bitely – yes. Motion passed.

Motion by Bitely with support by Packer to accept Supervisor Oxley’s recommendation to reappoint Heather Smith, Andy Nesbitt, and Tonya Willis to the Planning Commission for a 3-year term. Voice vote – all yes. Motion passed.

Motion by Bitely with support by Packer to accept Supervisor Oxley’s recommendation to reappoint Gary Mencl, Norman Smith, and Bob Camfield to the 

Construction Board of Appeals for a 3-year term. Voice vote – all yes. Motion passed.

Motion by Packer with support by Bitely to accept Supervisor Oxley’s recommendation to reappoint Harry Laski, Dan Price and Bob Angle, with alternate Robert Blum, to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 3-year term. Voice vote – all yes. Motion passed. 

Motion by Nesbitt with support by Meade to accept Supervisor Oxley’s recommendation to reappoint Laura Packer and Meade Nate Bitely to the Fire Board for a 4-year term. Voice vote – all yes. Motion passed.

Motion by Meade with support by Bitely to accept Supervisor Oxley’s recommendation to reappoint Martha Wright, Harry Laski, and Norman Smith, with alternate Greg Brucks, to the Board of Review for a 2-year term. Voice vote – all yes. Motion passed.

Motion by Meade with support by Packer adjourn the meeting at 8:22 pm. Voice vote – all yes.  Motion passed.

Respectfully Submitted,
Charles Meade, Jr.
Porter Township Clerk

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