SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE GEORGETOWN CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD HELD JANUARY 12, 2026.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Jim Wierenga at 7:00 p.m.
Prayer for guidance by John Schwalm
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Roll Call
Members present: Jim Wierenga, Kelly Kuiper, Gene DeWitt, Gary Veldink, Amy Grasman, Kevin Kelly, John Schwalm
Also present: Justin Stadt, Superintendent; Andy Rienstra, Assistant Superintendent, Chelsea Chandler, Deputy Clerk
Absent: None
#260112-01 – Update from Michigan State Representative for the 85th District, Brad Slagh
#260112-02 – Approval of Agenda as Presented for January 12, 2026-Approved
#260112-03 – Fire Department Monthly Update
#260112-04 – Communications, Letters, and Reports Received for Information to be Filed
#260112-05 – Public Hearing and Resolution to Terminate the Industrial District at 1765 Chicago Dr., 6722
18th Ave., and 1725 Port Sheldon St.-public hearing held and approved to termination
#260112-06 – Public Hearing and Resolution to Terminate the Industrial District at 2700 Chicago Dr.
-public hearing held and approved to termination
#260112-07 – Public Hearing and Resolution to Terminate the Industrial District at 4101 Chicago Dr.
-public hearing held and approved to termination
#260112-08 – Public Hearing and Resolution to Terminate the Industrial District at 6778 18th Ave.
-public hearing held and approved to termination
#260112-09 – Public Comments for Items Remaining on the Agenda
#260112-10 – Consent Agenda-Approved
#260112-11 – Front Office Remodel-quote approved
#260112-12 – Lawn Care Package Bid-partially approved, fertilization quote referred to Services
Committee
#260112-13 – Port Sheldon Sewer Main Repair-contract approved
#260112-14 – Public Comment
#260112-15 – Discussion and General Information
#260112-16 – Closed Session for Property Acquisition Under MCL 12.268(D)-approved
The Board members went into closed session in the conference room.
#260112-17 – Open Session-approved
#260112-18 – Meeting Adjourned
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Wierenga, Supervisor
Kelly Kuiper, Clerk
Posted Thursday, January 15, 2026, 11:00 a.m.