Comstock Township - Township Board - March 16, 2026 Meeting
The board discusses the urgency of appointing members to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) to ensure a quorum for upcoming meetings. They deliberate on public comment procedures, deciding to maintain two public comment periods with the first restricted to agenda items. A significant portion of the meeting focuses on a partnership with the Kalamazoo County Land Bank to convert the Lombard property into housing for veterans, reflecting the board’s commitment to addressing affordable housing needs. Additionally, the board considers the renewal of the College Hunks clean-up contract and other community matters, illustrating the township’s efforts to enhance local services and community welfare.
00:00 Introduction
00:01:32 Welcome and Call to Order
00:01:39 Pledge of Allegiance
00:02:05 Approval of the Agenda
00:04:24 Public Comments on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items
00:24:40 Reports from Departments, Boards, and Commissions
00:29:35 Approval of the Consent Agenda
00:30:31 Fire and Rescue Requests for Funding
00:35:20 Motion for State Funding
00:36:26 New Fire Station Plans
00:37:34 Fire Department Training Presentation
00:53:18 Discussion on Fire Department Staffing and Training Needs
00:55:18 PFAS Well Testing Update
01:00:02 Public Comment Policy Discussion
01:04:38 Public Comment Discussion
01:16:56 Ordinance Moratoriums: Data Centers and Solar
01:19:15 Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Appointments
01:35:01 Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Membership Discussion
01:38:51 Superintendent’s Report on Budget and Financial Matters
01:40:43 Discussion on Affordable Housing and Land Bank Partnership
01:54:59 Proposal for Garbage Pickup Contract with College Hunks
02:05:07 Ordinance Report
02:07:19 Public Comment Session
02:19:00 Member Comments
02:20:46 Meeting Adjournment
