In the minutes: Eagle Minutes , flock camera (Jul 21)

Minutes (APPROVED)
Eagle Township Board Meeting
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Eagle Twp. Hall - 14318 Michigan Street, Eagle, MI 48822
1. Call to Order: Meeting was called to order by Clerk Briggs-Dudley at 6:10 pm. Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Present: Clerk Laurie Briggs-Dudley, Treasurer Chelsea Hoppes, Trustee Rob Currie. Absent: Trustee
Michelle Hoppes, Supervisor Troy Stroud.
Motion by Clerk Briggs-Dudley supported by Treasurer C. Hoppes for the Clerk to chair the meeting.
Motion carried.
3. Others Present: Zach Rudat, Clinton County Commissioner
4. Citizens Present: Dennis Strahle, Janine Dyer, Cori Feldpausch, San Juanita Lira
5. Citizens Comments: A couple of comments were made on the Summer Tax Newsletter. The
newsletter incorrectly identified Clark Rd as a County Road. Clark Road maintenance is paid for by
the Township. A comment was made in appreciation of the tax breakdown in the newsletter.
6. Consent Agenda: Motion by Treasurer C. Hoppes supported by Trustee Currie to accept the consent
agenda as presented. Motion carried.
7. Agenda Approval: Motion by Trustee Currie supported by Treasurer C. Hoppes to approve the
agenda as amended. Motion carried.
8. County Commissioner Report: Commissioner Rudat reported that early in person voting for Clinton
County will be held between July 25 and August 2 at Bingham Township Hall and Dewitt Charter
Township offices. The Walker Solar project in Bingham Township was withdrawn, and the developer
will reapply. Broadband work is continuing in Clinton County through the ROBIN grant and BEAD
programs.
9. Looking Glass Regional Fire Authority (LGRFA) Report: No report.
10. Eagle Township Planning Commission Report: Trustee Currie reported that the Planning
Commission (PC) approved the Site Plan for the mining location on S. Clintonia Rd. Trustee Currie has
been making updates to the Interim Zoning Ordinance (IZO) based on comments from the Planning
Commission members. They are still on track for adopting a permanent zoning ordinance before the
December 31, 2026, deadline.
11. Code Enforcement Report: Motion by Clerk Briggs-Dudley supported by Treasurer C. Hoppes to have
the attorney send a letter to the homeowners at 15350 S Jones Rd to remove the structure. Motion
carried.
12. Board Members reports: Treasurer C. Hoppes reported that the summer tax bills were mailed and
included the contact information for the Treasurer.
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Clerk Briggs-Dudley reported that the auditor will attend the August meeting and will provide a draft
report sometime this week.
13. Accounts Payable: Motion by Clerk Briggs-Dudley supported by Trustee Currie to approve the bill
payment list as presented and all other regular monthly bills. Motion carried.
14. LEAP Grant for Hall Updates:
a) Update on kitchen counters/ stainless tables / sinks: Counter Fitters of Michigan completed
installing the new laminated kitchen counters and backsplash. There is no longer a sink in the
hall side of the counter. The stainless steel tables for the kitchen are in, and Trustee Currie will
pick these up and deliver to the hall.
Motion by Clerk Briggs-Dudley supported by Trustee Currie to replace both sinks and faucets in
the kitchen at a cost not to exceed $1,000. Motion carried.
Motion by Trustee Currie supported by Treasurer C. Hoppes to allow Pat to engage plumbing
assistance if needed. Motion carried.
Motion by Clerk Briggs-Dudley supported by Treasurer C. Hoppes to recycle the old sinks for
scrap value. Motion carried.
b) Milestone 1: The documentation for Milestone 1 expenditures of $40,000 has been submitted to
LEAP for $20,000 grant disbursement
15. Public Safety Revenue Sharing: No action. Waiting for further guidance from the State of Michigan.
16. Basement Exterminator: Motion by Trustee Currie supported by Clerk Briggs-Dudley to authorize up
to $200 for bat inspection. Motion carried.
17. Site Plan PUD, etc: No action.
18. Survey of Michigan Street property: No action.
19. Media Request: Motion by Trustee Currie supported by Clerk Briggs-Dudley to deny request for
interview for documentary about Eagle Township. Motion carried.
20. Cemetery Board: Motion by Clerk Briggs-Dudley supported by Treasurer C. Hoppes to approve
reappointment of Charles Byam Jr to the Niles Cemetery Board for a term of 3 years to expire July 31,
2029. Motion carried.
21. Budget Amendment FY 26-27: Motion by Clerk Briggs-Dudley supported by Treasurer C. Hoppes to
approve budget amendment for FY 26-27 as follows:
GENERAL FUND
101 253 752.000 Treasurer Supplies
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decreased by $200
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101 727 880.000 Community Improvements
101 253 806.000 Treasurer Legal Fees
Collection Services for delinquent tax bills

decreased by $1,000
increased by $1,200

With no change in current or projected ending fund balance for General Fund
Motion carried.
22. Citizen Comments: Discussion on boundary roads shared with adjoining townships. Question on
flock cameras approved by Clinton County Board of Commissioners, however the township has no
information on this.
23. Adjournment: Motion by Treasurer C. Hoppes supported by Trustee Currie to adjourn the meeting at
7:43 pm. Motion carried.
Laurie Briggs-Dudley, Clerk

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