At Tuesday’s meeting, the Montague Township board proposed using a portion of this year's senior millage to offer green mile markers to senior township residents. The mile markers would aid in emergency medical situations, helping first responders find the home more easily. The board is thinking of asking for input from the senior center to see how many township residents would be interested.
With the remaining money, the board plans to put handrails on the ramp outside of town hall, as well as adding a 3 feet by 6 feet informational shadowbox to the outside of town hall.
A community member voiced concerns about extreme flooding in Clear Springs. Supervisor Jeff King said the township had previously put in some boards at the dam to temporarily address the issue, but they seem to have weathered. The board feels there are two choices - either fill the space with dirt or sand, or “let nature take its course” and eventually build a bridge over what would then be considered a creek. The water is now an estimated 4-5 feet deep, but the board does not believe the flooding poses any serious danger to pedestrians.
With the new adult soccer league starting this summer and playing in the outfield of the softball fields, the idea of knocking down the surrounding trees was discussed. This would allow for more parking to be put in.
The board approved the chip and seal of Walsh Road for this fiscal year. The total cost will come to $59,000, but the township will only have to pay half of the cost with Muskegon County picking up the remainder. The board said doing the chip and seal will add seven or eight years of life to the road.
Trustee Jay Goodrich shared a heavy update from the White Lake Fire Authority. He said the fire department has received 162 calls so far this year, most of them medically related. He proposed staffing two people on different overnight shifts With five people retiring in the next few years, Goodrich and other fire board members believe this would allow appropriate time to properly train new volunteers.
Goodrich also shared the news that the WLFA will have to replace one of its fire trucks in the next year. This will cost approximately $800,000. He said the fire department is not eligible for any grants for this since the department is volunteer-led and not a full-time staff. The truck will not be purchased within this fiscal year.
With the remaining money, the board plans to put handrails on the ramp outside of town hall, as well as adding a 3 feet by 6 feet informational shadowbox to the outside of town hall.
A community member voiced concerns about extreme flooding in Clear Springs. Supervisor Jeff King said the township had previously put in some boards at the dam to temporarily address the issue, but they seem to have weathered. The board feels there are two choices - either fill the space with dirt or sand, or “let nature take its course” and eventually build a bridge over what would then be considered a creek. The water is now an estimated 4-5 feet deep, but the board does not believe the flooding poses any serious danger to pedestrians.
With the new adult soccer league starting this summer and playing in the outfield of the softball fields, the idea of knocking down the surrounding trees was discussed. This would allow for more parking to be put in.
The board approved the chip and seal of Walsh Road for this fiscal year. The total cost will come to $59,000, but the township will only have to pay half of the cost with Muskegon County picking up the remainder. The board said doing the chip and seal will add seven or eight years of life to the road.
Trustee Jay Goodrich shared a heavy update from the White Lake Fire Authority. He said the fire department has received 162 calls so far this year, most of them medically related. He proposed staffing two people on different overnight shifts With five people retiring in the next few years, Goodrich and other fire board members believe this would allow appropriate time to properly train new volunteers.
Goodrich also shared the news that the WLFA will have to replace one of its fire trucks in the next year. This will cost approximately $800,000. He said the fire department is not eligible for any grants for this since the department is volunteer-led and not a full-time staff. The truck will not be purchased within this fiscal year.
