Supervisor Lesinski called the work session to order at 8:00 a.m. on April 27, 2026. Board members Bray, Harris, Bednarski-Lynch, and Lesinski were present; Loveland arrived at 8:06 a.m. Rentfrow and Wyant were absent. Chief Jones also attended.

The Board discussed adjustments to the Township fee schedule due to increased costs for sewer grinder cans and tap installations, along with cemetery fee increases tied to foundation costs. The Board considered transferring responsibility for water connections from the Township to the Village. Two options for a fire millage renewal were presented, though the Board determined that clarification on ballot language is needed before voting. An extensive discussion about a potential police millage followed, including projected revenue at various rates, the Village's current police service contribution, and plans for public communication about the proposal.

The Board approved two contracts. A motion by Bray to increase election inspector wages—raising the Chairperson wage from $15 to $18 per hour and inspector wages from $14 to $17 per hour—passed 5–0. A second motion by Bray to award parking lot repairs to Direct Asphalt for $8,930 also passed 5–0.

Other topics discussed included ordinance enforcement practices, the City of Jackson's ownership of Wolf Lake bottomlands (which limits the Township's authority over dock issues), and the need to update the Township website and Facebook page to meet ADA accessibility standards. The Board will schedule a meeting with Schumaker to plan the compliance work. Lesinski will conduct a site review of private roads and residential areas in Manchester Township. The Board also discussed concerns about short-term rental growth and asked members to consider implementing a cap. The fire station parking lot requires full removal and replacement; the Board will evaluate budget capacity alongside the previously approved fire truck purchase. The parks trailer is in poor condition and may be sold or disposed of.

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