August Board & PC Updates

These are just the highlights from my perspective. Everyone is always welcome to join the Board and Planning Commission Meetings. See the schedule on our Cannon Township website.

August 12 Board Meeting Highlights:

• Fire Chief Promotions:

  • Our Fire Chief promoted Captain Mike Herrington and Captain Brian Morris to Deputy Chiefs.

  • It was a special moment with their families present.

• Public Comment:

  • Two Residents affected by PFAS in their wells shared their concerns.

  • EGLE is leading the efforts to mitigate the PFAS water crisis.

  • Updates on the situation are shared on the Township website.

• Agenda and Minutes:

  • The agenda from the Board Meeting is available here.

  • Minutes will be approved on Monday and can be read in the following agenda.

August Planning Commission Meeting Highlights:

• Rezoning Request/Sewer System Discussion:

  • Discussion focused on the clarity of our sewer system’s capacity.

  • Kevin from Prein & Newhof confirmed that we currently have the capacity.

  • The study we’re using is from 2019, and there’s a question of whether a new study is needed.

  • I’ll be presenting this information to the Board on 8/26 in conjunction with the rezoning request at 7805 Young Ave NE.

  • The rezoning request would only change the number of permitted lots from 21 to 23.

    August 26 Board Meeting

  • Here’s the agenda

    If you have not read the Summer Communicator yet, here is the latest issue.