2026.04.20 SC Answer SA with Attachments & POS 26-000353.pdf
Jenna Jones, Damien Hernandez, Petitioners V Township Of Brighton, Respondent · 26-000353-TT
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES SUZANNE SONNEBORN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARLON I. BROWN, DPA ACTING DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MOAHR DOCKET NO. ____________________ Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Unit of Government: Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name M.I. Last Name Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) Section 3: Subject Property Information Parcel Identification Number(s): If multiple parcels are being appealed are they contiguous or adjoining? Yes No N/A Taxing Authority (City or Township) County Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. the special assessment confirmation roll) with this Small Claims Answer if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. 26-000353 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRIGHTON Ross K. Bower II Okemos MI 48864 517-381-0100 517-381-5051 rbower@fsbrlaw.com ✔ Charter Township of Brighton Livingston Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC 4151 Okemos Road 4712-02-400-026
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES SUZANNE SONNEBORN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARLON I. BROWN, DPA ACTING DIRECTOR Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues Did Petitioner protest the special assessment at the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? Yes No How many years is the special assessment being levied? What is the total amount of the special assessment being levied (per parcel)? What is the basis for the special assessment? Identify the applicable statutory provision. Signature *Required Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ • Municipal decisions regarding special assessments are presumed to be valid. • The Township adhered to all requirements of Act 188. (Enclosure 1). • The private Agreement referenced by Petitioner (but not attached to Petitioner’s filings) does not restrict the Township’s ability to enact the SAD under Act 188. The Township is not a party to the private Agreement and not subject to the terms therein. (Enclosure 2). • This project arises from a citizen petition initiated special assessment where 11 of the 13 landowners (84% of the neighborhood) requested the Township to pave Ridgecrest Lane, a private unpaved road. • The Township assessed costs equally upon each Ridgecrest Lane property owner and the assessments are proportional to the benefit received. (Enclosure 3). ✔ 10 yrs $16,646.15 Michigan Public Act 188 of 1954, as amended Ross K. Bower II January 26, 2026 Petitioner appeared in person and in writing at the first public hearing (Enclosure 4). Petitioner submitted a letter and did not appear in person at the second public hearing. (Enclosure 4). What was the date of the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll?
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES SUZANNE SONNEBORN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARLON I. BROWN, DPA ACTING DIRECTOR PAPER FILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ANSWER TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENT APPEAL Follow these instructions for filing the small claims answer. For any questions that are not answered in these instructions, see the Tribunal’s website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib or contact the Tribunal at 517-335-9760. Mail the completed form to: Michigan Tax Tribunal U.S. Postal Mailing Address: 611 W. Ottawa St., Lansing, MI 48933 Overnight Carrier Address (UPS, FedEx, DHL Deliveries): 2nd Floor MOAHR, 2407 N. Grand River Avenue, Lansing, MI 48906 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information: The “Respondent” is not the assessor, Respondent is the unit of government filing the answer to the petition (i.e. city or township). Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information: Respondent must be represented by an attorney or authorized representative (i.e., assessor) to file an answer to the petition. Respondent’s attorney or authorized representative must provide all information requested in Section 2 of the Answer Form. Only the attorney or authorized representative will receive notices and documents from the Tribunal. IMPORTANT: If the contact information for Respondent or the attorney or authorized representative, if listed, includes an email address, the Tribunal will use that email address to electronically serve all future documents issued by the Tribunal. A request by Respondent or Respondent’s attorney or authorized representative to opt out of electronic service once an email address is provided must be made in writing. Section 3: Subject Property Information: Use the Multiple Parcel Form for additional parcels, if necessary. x Parcel Identification Number(s): The parcel number(s) being appealed must be listed. x Are they contiguous or adjoining: If multiple parcels are being appealed, indicate whether the parcels are adjoining. x Taxing Authority: Provide the name of the city OR township (not both) where the property is located. x County: Provide the name of the county where the property is located.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES SUZANNE SONNEBORN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARLON I. BROWN, DPA ACTING DIRECTOR Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal: Provide the basis of Respondent’s answer to the appeal and any necessary explanation (i.e., “set forth the facts upon which you rely in defense of this matter”). Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues: x Did Petitioner protest the assessment at the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll: Indicate whether Petitioner protested (either in person or in writing) at the hearing to confirm the special assessment roll. x What was the date of the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll: Indicate the date the hearing was held. x How many years is the special assessment being levied: List the number of years for which the special assessment is to be levied. x What is the total amount of the special assessment being levied: Indicate the total value of the special assessment levied. x What is the basis for the special assessment: Indicate under what authority the special assessment was levied and cite the applicable statutory provision. Signature: A signature by Respondent’s attorney or authorized representative is required. REMINDERS: Pursuant to TTR 279, Respondent shall provide the Tribunal a copy of the resolution confirming attendance, either in writing or in person, at the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll. You must submit the original, signed completed answer form to the Tribunal. You should also keep a copy for yourself. It is your responsibility to provide the Petitioner, or Petitioner’s attorney or authorized representative, with a copy of any attachments submitted with the answer form. The Tribunal will not forward a copy of any attachments to the Petitioner. TTR 287 states that failure to provide the copies to the Petitioner at least 21 days in advance of the hearing may result in the exclusion of the attachments.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES SUZANNE SONNEBORN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARLON I. BROWN, DPA ACTING DIRECTOR The Tribunal will send a notice of hearing to the parties no less than 45 days in advance of the hearing. To check the status of your appeal, visit our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib and click on the “Docket Search” option.
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ENCLOSURE 1
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-035 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRIGHTON LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MICHIGAN RIDGECREST LANE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT S-1-10-2025 Public Act 188 of 1954 Proceedings At a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Brighton, Livingston County, State of Michigan, held on November 17, 2025, beginning at 6:30 p.m., there were: PRESENT: P. Michel, Supervisor; J. Riker, Clerk; R. Drouillard, Treasurer; C. Doughty, Trustee; B. VanSingel, Trustee ABSENT: D. Schifko, Trustee; S. Theis, Trustee Motion by C. Doughty and seconded by R. Drouillard to adopt Resolution No. 25-035 as presented accepting petition and scheduling a public hearing for a road improvement special assessment district for Ridgecrest Lane SAD (S-1-10-2025). RESOLUTION WHEREAS, petitions have been filed for the purpose of road paving for the private road known as Ridgecrest Lane (the “Project”), under authority of Michigan Public Act 188 of 1954, as amended, and the plans for the proposed Project requested by the petitioners are on file at the Township offices, and; WHEREAS, the Supervisor caused signatures on the petition to be checked by the Assessing Department, for the record owners of land within the Township contained within the district described above and had prepared and filed documentation setting forth the percentage of record owners of lands within the district, who signed petitions which amount to 83.04% of the total frontage of owners signing the petition, and; WHEREAS, the proposed cost estimates in the amount of $216,400 including direct costs, for properties in the special assessment district for a period of ten (10) years, to be filed with the Township Clerk for public examination. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Township Board does hereby tentatively declare its intent to initiate a special assessment district within the following described area: TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS: 4712-02-300-016 4712-02-300-018 4712-02-300-021 4712-02-400-023 4712-02-400-026 4712-02-300-017 4712-02-300-014 4712-02-400-024 4712-02-400-016 4712-02-400-013 4712-02-300-015 4712-02-300-020 4712-02-400-025 For the purpose of road paving for Ridgecrest Lane, with all work incidental thereto, all within the proposed district in accordance with the petitions of the property owners thereof. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Board does tentatively designate the special assessment district against which costs of the project is to be assessed as S-I-10-2025, Ridgecrest Lane Road Improvement Special Assessment District which shall include the lands and premises more particularly described above. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a hearing on (i) the petitions requesting the proposed Project, (ii) the scope of the Project, and (iii) the Special Assessment District proposed to be established for the assessment of the cost for the Project, shall be held on December 15, 2025 at a meeting of the Township Board at Brighton Township Hall at 4363 Buno Road, Brighton, Michigan, commencing at 6:30 p.m. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk be instructed to give the proper notice of such hearing by mailing and publication in accordance with law and statute provided. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions and parts of the resolutions insofar as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same are hereby rescinded. LASTLY, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Brighton does hereby adopt Resolution 25-035 as presented accepting petitions and scheduling a public hearing for a road improvement special assessment district for Ridgecrest Lane SAD (S8-1-10-2025). Page 1 of 2
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The Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Brighton does hereby adopt Resolution No. 25-035. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution was taken and was as follows: AYES: P. Michel, J. Riker, C. Doughty, R. Drouillard, B. VanSingel NAYS: None ABSENT: D. Schifko, S. Theis RESOLUTION WAS DECLARED ADOPTED. pe id pe Riker, Clerk Patrick V. Michel, Supervisor CERTIFICATE 1, Joseph R. Riker, Clerk of the Charter Township of Brighton, County of Livingston, Michigan, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of the Resolution adopted by the Charter Township of Brighton Board of Trustees on the 17th day of November, 2025. In witness hereof, I have hereunto affixed my official seal this 1st day of December, 2025. = Joseph R. Riker, Clerk Page 2 of 2
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-037 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRIGHTON LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MICHIGAN RIDGECREST LANE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT §-1-10-2025 Public Act 188 of 1954 Proceedings At a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Brighton, Livingston County, State of Michigan, held on December 15, 2023, beginning at 6:32 p.m., there were: PRESENT: P. Michel, Supervisor; J. Riker, Clerk; R. Drouillard, Treasurer; C. Doughty, Trustee; S. Theis, Trustee; B. VanSingel, Trustee ABSENT: D. Schifko, Trustee Motion by C. Doughty and seconded by J. Riker to adopt Resolution No. 25-037 parts (a) and (b) approving the Ridgecrest Lane S.A.D. Number S-1-10-2025, and directing the preparation of the special assessment and scheduling the public hearing on the assessment roll. RESOLUTION 25-037 (a) WHEREAS, the Township Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Brighton, Livingston County, Michigan, after due and legal notice determined to proceed under the provisions of 1954 PA 188 and Act 139 of 1972, as amended, to accept estimates of cost, proposed assessments, together with a proposed Special Assessment District for the purpose of road paving services for the property owners in the proposed Special Assessment District known as RIDGECREST LANE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT S-1-10-2025, and to schedule a public hearing upon the same for this date, and WHEREAS, the petitions for the improvements, the estimated costs for the improvement, and the proposed Special Assessment District boundaries were filed with the Township Clerk for public examination and notice of the same was published and mailed in accordance with law and statute provided as known by affidavits on file with the Township Clerk, and WHEREAS, in accordance with the notices published in the Livingston County Press & Argus and mailed to each property owner of record, a hearing was scheduled for December 15, 2025 commencing at 6:30 pm and all persons were given the opportunity to be heard in the matter, and WHEREAS, as a result of the foregoing, the Township Board believes the Special Assessment and related activities to be necessary and in the best interests of the Township and of the district proposed to be established therefore; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 1. The District Boundaries and list of included properties submitted by the supervisor and assessing officer of the Township shall hereafter be designated as the RIDGECREST LANE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT S-1-10-2025. The Township Board hereby approves the petitions for the improvements, the completion of the improvements and the plans and cost estimates for the improvements. 2. That this Township Board does hereby approve and that the Assessment Roll shall be in the amount of $216,400 to be divided amongst the properties as submitted in the petitions, for the purpose of road paving services as detailed in the submitted petitions in the proposed Special Assessment District known as RIDGECREST LANE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT S-1-10-2025, under Michigan Public Act 188 of 1954, as amended. 3. That this Township Board does hereby create, determine, and define as a Special Assessment District to be known as the RIDGECREST LANE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT S-I-10-2025, for the purpose of road paving services as detailed in the submitted petitions within which the costs of such scope of the improvements shall be assessed in accordance with the above in the following described area within said township: TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS: 4712-02-300-016 4712-02-300-018 4712-02-300-021 4712-02-400-023 4712-02-400-026 4712-02-300-017 4712-02-300-014 4712-02-400-024 4712-02-400-016 4712-02-400-013 4712-02-300-015 4712-02-300-020 4712-02-400-025 Page 1 of 3
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4. That on the basis of the foregoing, this Township Board does hereby direct the Supervisor and the Assessing Officer to make a special assessment roll in which shall be entered and described all the parcels of land to be assessed with the names of the respective owners thereof if known, and the amount of $216,400 to be assessed equally among the parcels in the district. In accordance with the petitions in the Special Assessment District the term shall be ten (10) years (2026 through 2035, inclusive), as stated in this resolution and with the Special Assessment. When the same has been completed, the Supervisor or assessing officer shall affix thereto their certificate stating that it was made pursuant to this Resolution and that in making such assessment roll, they have, according to their best judgment, conformed in all respects to the directions contained in this resolution and applicable state statutes. 5. That all Resolutions and parts of Resolutions insofar as they conflict with the provisions of the Resolution be and the same hereby rescinded. RESOLUTION 25-037 (b) WHEREAS, the supervisor and assessing officer of the Township shall, in accordance with a Resolution of the Township Board and the laws and statutes pertinent thereto, prepare a special assessment roll in the amount of $216,400 to be assessed equally among the parcels. In accordance with the petitions in the Special Assessment District the term shall be ten (10) years (2026 through 2035, inclusive), all of the parcels of land in the RIDGECREST LANE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, S-I-10-2025, are included on the basis that parcels will be assessed as described above. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 1. That said special assessment roll shall be filed with the Township Clerk and shall be available for public examination during regular working hours of regular working days from the present date until the public hearing upon the same and shall further be examined at such public hearing. 2. That the Township Board shall meet at 6:30 p.m. on January 26, 2026 at the Township Hall at 4363 Buno Road, Brighton, Michigan, within the Township, to review such special assessment roll and hear any objections thereto. 3. That the Township Clerk shall cause Notice of such hearing and the filing of such assessment roll to be published twice in the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus, a newspaper of general circulation in the Township prior to the date of the hearing with the first publication being not less than ten (10) days prior to the hearing and shall further cause Notice of such hearing to be mailed by First Class Mail to all owners of or persons interested in property within the RIDGECREST LANE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT S-I-10-2025, as shown on the current assessment roll of the Township also at least ten (10) days prior to said hearing, all in accordance with law and statute provided. 4. All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions that conflict with the provisions of this Resolution are hereby rescinded. 5. That the Township Board adopts Resolution 25-037 parts (a) and (b) approving the Ridgecrest Lane S.A.D. Number S-1-10-2025, and directing the preparation of the special assessment roll and scheduling the public hearing on the assessment roll. The Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Brighton does hereby adopt Resolution No. 25-037. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution was taken and was as follows: AYES: P. Michel, J. Riker, C. Doughty, R. Drouillard, B. VanSingel NAYS: S. Theis ABSENT: D. Schifko RESOLUTION WAS DECLARED ADOPTED. ZT Joseph R. Riker, Clerk Patrick V. Michel, Supervisor Page 2 of 3
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CERTIFICATE 1, Joseph R. Riker, Clerk of the Charter Township of Brighton, County of Livingston, Michigan, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of the Resolution adopted by the Charter Township of Brighton Board of Trustees on the 15™ day of December, 2025. In witness hereof, I have hereunto affixed my official seal this 14th day of January, 2026. Joseph R. Riker, Clerk Page 3 of 3
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-001 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRIGHTON LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MICHIGAN RIDGECREST LANE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT S-1-10-2025 Public Act 188 of 1954 Proceedings At a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Brighton, Livingston County, State of Michigan, held on January 26, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m., there were: PRESENT: P. Michel, Supervisor; J. Riker, Clerk; R. Drouillard, Treasurer; C. Doughty, Trustee; D. Schifko, Trustee; S. Theis, Trustee; B. VanSingel, Trustee ABSENT: None Motion by D. Schifko and seconded by R. Drouillard to adopt Resolution No. 26-001 confirming the assessment roll for the Ridgecrest Lane Road Improvement S.A.D. Number S-1-10-2025. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Brighton, Livingston County, Michigan, after due and legal notice, has conducted a public hearing upon a proposed assessment roll prepared by the supervisor and assessing officer of the Township for the purpose of road improvements for the assessment of an estimate of the costs of $216,400 for project costs all within the proposed Special Assessment District No. S-1-10-2025 as shown on the plans for such project. AND WHEREAS, such public hearing was preceded by proper notice in the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus, a newspaper of general circulation in the Township, and by First Class Mail notice to each property owner of record within said district and upon said assessment roll; TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS: 4712-02-300-016 4712-02-300-018 4712-02-300-021 4712-02-400-023 4712-02-400-026 4712-02-300-017 4712-02-300-014 4712-02-400-024 4712-02-400-016 4712-02-400-013 4712-02-300-015 4712-02-300-020 4712-02-400-025 AND WHEREAS, comments were received from those present at such public hearing concerning said assessment roll and opportunity to all present to be heard in the matter; AND WHEREAS, a record of those present to protest, and of written protests submitted at or before the public hearing was made a part of the minutes of the hearing; AND WHEREAS, the Township Board has duly inspected the proposed assessment roll, alternate methods of apportioning the assessment, and considered all comments and proposed amendments thereto and has found the proposed assessment roll, as amended, to be correct, just and reasonable; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 1. The assessment roll submitted by the supervisor and assessing officer of the Township shall hereafter be designated as the RIDGECREST LANE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT S-1-10-2025 and shall hereby be confirmed as the assessment roll (the “Special Assessment Roll”) for Special Assessment District No. S-1-10-2025. 2. The assessments on the Special Assessment Roll are $16,646.16 per parcel for the project. The Township Board determines that each special assessment may be paid in 10 annual installments, payable as follows: Installments No. 1 through 10, due December 1, in the years 2026 through 2034, inclusive: $1.664.62 Installment No. 10, due December 1, in the year 2035, inclusive: $1.664.58 3. Unpaid installments for the project shall bear interest, payable annually on each installment due date, at arate of 5.4%. or as otherwise determined by the Township Board in accordance Act 188, Public Acts of Page 1 of 2
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Michigan of 1954, as amended (“Act 188”). Interest on such unpaid installments shall accrue from June 1.2026. 4. Pursuant to Section 12 of Act 188, the Township Board has the right to impose additional pro-rata assessments in the event that the assessments on the Special Assessment Roll prove insufficient for any reason, including the non-collection thereof, to pay for the improvement for which they were made or to pay the principal and interest on the bonds issued in anticipation of the collection of the special assessments. 5. The assessments made in said special assessment roll are hereby ordered and directed to be collected by the Township Treasurer, with billing to occur with the December tax bills. The Township Clerk shall deliver said special assessment roll to said Treasurer with a warrant attached, directing the Treasurer to collect such assessments in accordance with the direction of the Township Board and Act 188. 6. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same are hereby rescinded. 7. That the Township Board adopts Resolution 26-001 confirming the assessment roll for the Ridgecrest Lane. The Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Brighton does hereby adopt Resolution No. 26-001. A roll call vote on the foregoing resolution was taken and was as follows: AYES: P. Michel, J. Riker, R. Drouillard, C. Doughty, D. Schifko, S. Theis, B. VanSingel NAYS: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION WAS DECLARED ADOPTED. 7 Se Pas R. Riker, Clerk Patrick V. Michel, Supervisor CERTIFICATE I, Joseph R. Riker, Clerk of the Charter Township of Brighton, County of Livingston, Michigan, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of the Resolution adopted by the Charter Township of Brighton Board of Trustees on the 26th day of January, 2026. In witness hereof, I have hereunto affixed my official seal this 13th day of February, 2026. = Pp Joseph R. Riker, Clerk Page 2 of 2
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ENCLOSURE 2
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CUES HAYS oe = - <5 Xm =m. - a9 §255 = 3 [S303 DECLARATION OF EASEMENT AND EASE MAINTENANCE AGREEM IRE om rv - ~ hd THIS EASEMENT DECLARATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT by and among Harold F. Head and Nita J. Head, husband and wife, whose address is 48095 Powell Road, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, and Christian Expansion, Inc., a Michigan Non-Profit Corporation, with its principal office located at 6946 Pebble Creek ¥oods Drive, West Bloomfield, Michigan 48322, the owners of property hereinafter designated as "Parcel A" (40 acre parcel); John J. Schlachter and Joyce D. Schlachter, husband and wife, whose address is 12671 Ridgecrest Lane, Milford, Michigan 48380; owners of property hereinafter designated as "Parcel 2"; Donald A. Renfrew and Linda J. Renfrew, husband and wife, whose address is 12619 Ridgecrest Lane, Milford, Michigan 48381, owners of property hereinafter designated as "Parcel 3"; R. Graham Martin and Mary E. Martin, husband and wife, whose address is 42200 Schoolcraft, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, Ellen L. Head, whose address is 48095 Powell Road, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, Andrew C. Dale and Janet C. Dale, husband and wife, whose address is 48351 Powell Road, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, Harold F. Head, Jr. and Laurelyn E. Head, husband and wife, whose address is 11548 Morgan, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, Jay A. Lodwick and Nancy H. Lodwick, husband and wife, whose address is 23701 Hartwood, Novi, Michigan 48374, and John L. Head and Valerie M. Head, husband and wife, whose address is 11729 Maranatha, 139G 0 | Q3gwoozy;, N
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Brighton, Michigan 48116, joint deed holders and land contract vendors of property hereinafter designated as "Parcel 4"; Stephen T. Liggett and Kathy A. Liggett, husband and wife, whose address is 5265 Rivers Edge, Milford, Michigan 48382, land contract vendees of "Parcel 4"; and Donald E. Durocher and Michelle L. Durocher, aka Michelle Durocher husband and wife, whose address is 1558 Hacker, Howell, Michigan 48843, owners of property hereinafter after designated as "Parcel 5", WHEREAS, it is the desire of the parties hereto to acknowledge and establish a reciprocal private road easement and an easement for drainage, signage, public and private utilities for the benefit of such parcels of real estate and any further divisions thereof. NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of this Agreement, and in consideration of the mutual covenants and benefits contained herein, IT IS HEREBY covenanted, declared, and agreed by and among the parties thereto as follows: EASEMENT DECLARATION AND RESERVATION: (1) The parties hereto hereby grant, transfer, establish and declare a nonexclusive, perpetual easement for ingress and egress, improved or unimproved, and for location of public and private utilities, and for drainage and signage, over and across, and for the benefit of parcels described . in the attached DESCRIPTION ADDENDUM, said easement being more particularly described in the EASEMENT DESCRIPTION ADDENDUM (commonly known as RIDGECREST LANE) attached hereto and incorporated herein, subject to the terms and 2
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conditions hereinafter set forth. . (2) The parties hereto, as grantors, specifically reserve upon or unto themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, successors, and assigns, the easement described in the attached EASEMENT DESCRIPTION ADDENDUM and the easement rights as set forth herein, and any such other rights which may accrue by operation of law by virtue of said easement, the reservation of said easement being for the benefit of the parcels more particularly described in the attached DESCRIPTION ADDENDUM, and for any further divisions thereof, including the rights to use said easement and to subsequently convey said easement and easement rights with said parcels and any divisions or modifications thereof, (3) The easement described in the attached EASEMENT DESCRIP- TION ADDENDUM shall run with the land and title, and shall be appurtenant thereto. (4) The owner or owners of such parcels may place signage in the easement for the respective addresses, directional signs, and other uses as may be permitted by the applicable zoning and other ordinances of the Township of Brighton, or its successors. Such signage shall conform to the requirements of any applicable zoning and other ordinances. Any such signage shall be at the expense of the individual property owner. The expense of any signage required by the Township of Brighton, or its successors, for traffic control or otherwise, shall be considered to be maintenance expenses and 3
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shall be shared by the property owners as hereinafter provided. (5) Any drainage originating from a parcel shall not interfere with the usage of the easement by the remaining parcel owners. Any drainage from a parcel which so interferes shall be contained by the owner of the parcel from which such drainage originates, Such containment may be enforced by the remaining property owners pursuant to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. EASEMENT MAINTENANCE: (6) The owner or owners of each parcel having rights in the easement involved hereunder shall share the cost and expenses of maintenance, repair, and improvement of the easement in accordance with the following formulas (See Exhibit "1" for illustration): (a) Undeveloped parcels, namely those parcels on which no residence or other improvement is constructed or under construction shall be allocated 30% of the total cost and this cost shall be allocated equally among all undeveloped parcels, except as may be provided otherwise below. In no case, however, shall any parcel be allocated more than 5% of the total cost, except as may be provided otherwise below. (b) Developed parcels, namely those parcels on which a residence or other improvement is constructed or is under construction, shall assume the balance of the total cost in accordance with the following formula: (i) 30% thereof to be shared equally divided and allocated to the developed parcels. (ii) 70% thereof to be based on a fraction, the numerator being the number of feet from the centerline of Pleasant Valley Road to the 4
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shall be shared by the property owners as hereinafter provided. (5) Any drainage originating from a parcel shall not interfere with the usage of the easement by the remaining parcel owners. Any drainage from a parcel which so interferes shall be contained by the owner of the parcel from which such drainage originates, Such containment may be enforced by the remaining property owners pursuant to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. EASEMENT MAINTENANCE: (6) The owner or owners of each parcel having rights in the easement involved hereunder shall share the cost and expenses of maintenance, repair, and improvement of the easement in accordance with the following formulas (See Exhibit "1" for illustration): (a) Undeveloped parcels, namely those parcels on which no residence or other improvement is constructed or under construction shall be allocated 30% of the total cost and this cost shall be allocated equally among all undeveloped parcels, except as may be provided otherwise below. In no case, however, shall any parcel be allocated more than 5% of the total cost, except as may be provided otherwise below. (b) Developed parcels, namely those parcels on which a residence or other improvement is constructed or is under construction, shall assume the balance of the total cost in accordance with the following formula: (i) 30% thereof to be shared equally divided and allocated to the developed parcels. (ii) 70% thereof to be based on a fraction, the numerator being the number of feet from the centerline of Pleasant Valley Road to the 4
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: H i (d) centerline of each parcel driveway entrance and the denominator being the total number of feet from the centerline of Pleasant Valley Road to the combined centerlines of each driveway accessed by way of the easement. As Parcels 3, 4 and 5 are subdivided, only those parcels resulting from the subdivision that front on the easement shall participate in the allocation described in Paragraphs (6) (a) and (6) (b), except as indicated in Paragraph 7 below. As Parcel A (40 acre parcel) is subdivided into smaller parcels, and the easement is extended, or divisions of Parcel A are otherwise using the easement, the following allocations of costs shall apply to the parcels resulting from the division of Parcel Al (i) Each 2.50 acre or smaller undeveloped parcel shall assume an obligation as one parcel under Paragraph (6) (a) above. (ii) Each 2.51 to 4.999 acre undeveloped parcel shall assume an obligation as two parcels under Paragraph (6) (a) above, (iii) Each 5.00 to 7.49 acre undeveloped parcel shall assume an obligation as three parcels under Paragraph (6) (a) above. (iv) Each 7.50 acre or larger undeveloped parcel shall assume an obligation as four parcels under Paragraph (6) (a) above. (v) As a residence or other improvement is constructed or is under construction on any of the parcels described in this paragraph, then that parcel shall be exempt from parcel obligations under Paragraph (6) (a) and shall assume one parcel obligation under Paragraph (6) (b). (vi) The owners of Parcels 2, 3, 4 and 5, or any divisions thereof, shall be liable for the 5
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CUES HAYS oe = - <5 Xm =m. - a9 §255 = 3 [S303 DECLARATION OF EASEMENT AND EASE MAINTENANCE AGREEM IRE om rv - ~ hd THIS EASEMENT DECLARATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT by and among Harold F. Head and Nita J. Head, husband and wife, whose address is 48095 Powell Road, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, and Christian Expansion, Inc., a Michigan Non-Profit Corporation, with its principal office located at 6946 Pebble Creek ¥oods Drive, West Bloomfield, Michigan 48322, the owners of property hereinafter designated as "Parcel A" (40 acre parcel); John J. Schlachter and Joyce D. Schlachter, husband and wife, whose address is 12671 Ridgecrest Lane, Milford, Michigan 48380; owners of property hereinafter designated as "Parcel 2"; Donald A. Renfrew and Linda J. Renfrew, husband and wife, whose address is 12619 Ridgecrest Lane, Milford, Michigan 48381, owners of property hereinafter designated as "Parcel 3"; R. Graham Martin and Mary E. Martin, husband and wife, whose address is 42200 Schoolcraft, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, Ellen L. Head, whose address is 48095 Powell Road, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, Andrew C. Dale and Janet C. Dale, husband and wife, whose address is 48351 Powell Road, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, Harold F. Head, Jr. and Laurelyn E. Head, husband and wife, whose address is 11548 Morgan, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, Jay A. Lodwick and Nancy H. Lodwick, husband and wife, whose address is 23701 Hartwood, Novi, Michigan 48374, and John L. Head and Valerie M. Head, husband and wife, whose address is 11729 Maranatha, 139G 0 | Q3gwoozy;, N
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Brighton, Michigan 48116, joint deed holders and land contract vendors of property hereinafter designated as "Parcel 4"; Stephen T. Liggett and Kathy A. Liggett, husband and wife, whose address is 5265 Rivers Edge, Milford, Michigan 48382, land contract vendees of "Parcel 4"; and Donald E. Durocher and Michelle L. Durocher, aka Michelle Durocher husband and wife, whose address is 1558 Hacker, Howell, Michigan 48843, owners of property hereinafter after designated as "Parcel 5", WHEREAS, it is the desire of the parties hereto to acknowledge and establish a reciprocal private road easement and an easement for drainage, signage, public and private utilities for the benefit of such parcels of real estate and any further divisions thereof. NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of this Agreement, and in consideration of the mutual covenants and benefits contained herein, IT IS HEREBY covenanted, declared, and agreed by and among the parties thereto as follows: EASEMENT DECLARATION AND RESERVATION: (1) The parties hereto hereby grant, transfer, establish and declare a nonexclusive, perpetual easement for ingress and egress, improved or unimproved, and for location of public and private utilities, and for drainage and signage, over and across, and for the benefit of parcels described . in the attached DESCRIPTION ADDENDUM, said easement being more particularly described in the EASEMENT DESCRIPTION ADDENDUM (commonly known as RIDGECREST LANE) attached hereto and incorporated herein, subject to the terms and 2
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conditions hereinafter set forth. . (2) The parties hereto, as grantors, specifically reserve upon or unto themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, successors, and assigns, the easement described in the attached EASEMENT DESCRIPTION ADDENDUM and the easement rights as set forth herein, and any such other rights which may accrue by operation of law by virtue of said easement, the reservation of said easement being for the benefit of the parcels more particularly described in the attached DESCRIPTION ADDENDUM, and for any further divisions thereof, including the rights to use said easement and to subsequently convey said easement and easement rights with said parcels and any divisions or modifications thereof, (3) The easement described in the attached EASEMENT DESCRIP- TION ADDENDUM shall run with the land and title, and shall be appurtenant thereto. (4) The owner or owners of such parcels may place signage in the easement for the respective addresses, directional signs, and other uses as may be permitted by the applicable zoning and other ordinances of the Township of Brighton, or its successors. Such signage shall conform to the requirements of any applicable zoning and other ordinances. Any such signage shall be at the expense of the individual property owner. The expense of any signage required by the Township of Brighton, or its successors, for traffic control or otherwise, shall be considered to be maintenance expenses and 3
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shall be shared by the property owners as hereinafter provided. (5) Any drainage originating from a parcel shall not interfere with the usage of the easement by the remaining parcel owners. Any drainage from a parcel which so interferes shall be contained by the owner of the parcel from which such drainage originates, Such containment may be enforced by the remaining property owners pursuant to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. EASEMENT MAINTENANCE: (6) The owner or owners of each parcel having rights in the easement involved hereunder shall share the cost and expenses of maintenance, repair, and improvement of the easement in accordance with the following formulas (See Exhibit "1" for illustration): (a) Undeveloped parcels, namely those parcels on which no residence or other improvement is constructed or under construction shall be allocated 30% of the total cost and this cost shall be allocated equally among all undeveloped parcels, except as may be provided otherwise below. In no case, however, shall any parcel be allocated more than 5% of the total cost, except as may be provided otherwise below. (b) Developed parcels, namely those parcels on which a residence or other improvement is constructed or is under construction, shall assume the balance of the total cost in accordance with the following formula: (i) 30% thereof to be shared equally divided and allocated to the developed parcels. (ii) 70% thereof to be based on a fraction, the numerator being the number of feet from the centerline of Pleasant Valley Road to the 4
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shall be shared by the property owners as hereinafter provided. (5) Any drainage originating from a parcel shall not interfere with the usage of the easement by the remaining parcel owners. Any drainage from a parcel which so interferes shall be contained by the owner of the parcel from which such drainage originates, Such containment may be enforced by the remaining property owners pursuant to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. EASEMENT MAINTENANCE: (6) The owner or owners of each parcel having rights in the easement involved hereunder shall share the cost and expenses of maintenance, repair, and improvement of the easement in accordance with the following formulas (See Exhibit "1" for illustration): (a) Undeveloped parcels, namely those parcels on which no residence or other improvement is constructed or under construction shall be allocated 30% of the total cost and this cost shall be allocated equally among all undeveloped parcels, except as may be provided otherwise below. In no case, however, shall any parcel be allocated more than 5% of the total cost, except as may be provided otherwise below. (b) Developed parcels, namely those parcels on which a residence or other improvement is constructed or is under construction, shall assume the balance of the total cost in accordance with the following formula: (i) 30% thereof to be shared equally divided and allocated to the developed parcels. (ii) 70% thereof to be based on a fraction, the numerator being the number of feet from the centerline of Pleasant Valley Road to the 4
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: H i (d) centerline of each parcel driveway entrance and the denominator being the total number of feet from the centerline of Pleasant Valley Road to the combined centerlines of each driveway accessed by way of the easement. As Parcels 3, 4 and 5 are subdivided, only those parcels resulting from the subdivision that front on the easement shall participate in the allocation described in Paragraphs (6) (a) and (6) (b), except as indicated in Paragraph 7 below. As Parcel A (40 acre parcel) is subdivided into smaller parcels, and the easement is extended, or divisions of Parcel A are otherwise using the easement, the following allocations of costs shall apply to the parcels resulting from the division of Parcel Al (i) Each 2.50 acre or smaller undeveloped parcel shall assume an obligation as one parcel under Paragraph (6) (a) above. (ii) Each 2.51 to 4.999 acre undeveloped parcel shall assume an obligation as two parcels under Paragraph (6) (a) above, (iii) Each 5.00 to 7.49 acre undeveloped parcel shall assume an obligation as three parcels under Paragraph (6) (a) above. (iv) Each 7.50 acre or larger undeveloped parcel shall assume an obligation as four parcels under Paragraph (6) (a) above. (v) As a residence or other improvement is constructed or is under construction on any of the parcels described in this paragraph, then that parcel shall be exempt from parcel obligations under Paragraph (6) (a) and shall assume one parcel obligation under Paragraph (6) (b). (vi) The owners of Parcels 2, 3, 4 and 5, or any divisions thereof, shall be liable for the 5
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maintenance, repair, or improvement of the * easement, as required under this agreement, only to the east property line of Parcel A (40 acres). (e) The value of a vote of any owner(s) of a parcel shall in all instances in this agreement be proportional to the obligation of the owner(s) under the provisions of Para- graphs 6 and 7 (See Exhibit 2 for illustra- tion). (7) Any branch roads or lanes developed off, or originating from the easement (Ridgecrest Lane) will not be maintained under this agreement, but any parcels on such roads or lanes will be obligated to share the maintenance of the easement (Ridgecrest Lane) as outlined in the formula above. Only the distance measured from the centerline of Pleasant Valley Road to the beginning of or the centerline of the branch road will be considered for such purpose. (8) The easement shall be maintained, repaired, and reconstructed, if necessary, so that emergency vehicles, including fire trucks, may traverse the easement premises in all seasons, cleared of snow, weeds, trees, abandoned vehicles or other obstacles at all times, drained to avoid accumulation of mud or standing water, and treated with calcium chloride or other dust palliative as the need may arise, (9) Only those owners of affected parcels specifically agreeing in writing shall be obligated to contribute to the cost of paving the easement. (10) "Maintenance" shall include, but not be limited to, snow 6
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removal, debris removal, grading and similar activities, "Repair" shall include, but not be limited to, addition of gravel, replace- ment of signage and similar activities or expenses. "Improvements" shall include, but not be limited to, installation of additional gravel, other than for maintenance or repair, installation of pavement or underground utilities, plantings, retaining walls, and similar activities. (11) Subject to Paragraph (9) above, the owners of any affected parcel shall not be obligated to contribute to the cost of improvements unless a vote of 80% of the owners of the affected parcels agree in writing to the improvement. Should the requisite vote for an improvement be obtained, the notice, costs, payment and lien provisions contained in Paragraph (12) shall apply. (12) If the owners of the affected ‘parcels are unable to voluntarily agree on maintenance or repairs pertaining to the easement, then a vote of 51% of the owners may give written notice by regular mail to the address of each non-consenting owner of the planned work to be performed, the materials to be utilized and the estimated cost thereof, and fourteen (14) days after mailing such notice, the work may be commenced and the cost subsequently spread against all parcels as provided above. Payment from each owner of the cost assessed shall be made within thirty (30) days of the date of mailing of notice of such costs. Failing timely payment, interest shall accrue at the rate of 1 1/2% per month from the date of mailing, or, if that rate be usurious or illegal at any time, 7
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then at the highest rate allowed by law. Any unpaid cost, interest, and collection expenses (including reasonable attorney fees), shall be a burden upon the land with a lien therefor against any parcel for which such costs have not been paid by the owner or owners of any such parcel. Any such lien shall attach upon the filing and recording of an affidavit by the owner or owners of two or more of the remaining parcels, whose assessments are current. Such affidavit shall set forth a description of the parcel or property against which the lien is claimed, whether the expenditure is for maintenance, repair, or improvement, a total amount of the expenditure, the portion attributable to such parcel or property, the date or dates of such expenditures, and such other information as may be required for recordation of the affidavit. A copy of such affidavit shall be sent to the owner or owners of such parcel against which the lien is claimed by regular, with postage prepaid, at the last known address of such owner or owners. A vote of 51% of owners of parcels whose assessments are current are authorized and empowered to retain a lawyer to institute suit in the name of and for the use and benefit of all the parcels owners to collect any unpaid assessments, together with interest and all actual legal fees and court costs incurred in obtaining collection of the debt. (13) The owner or owners of each parcel shall be separately responsible and liable to repair any damage caused to the easement due to extraordinary use, including the costs thereof. "Extraor- dinary use" shall include, but not be limited to, movement of heavy 8
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construction equipment, moving vans, or increased usage not ordinarily consistent with normal traffic, or extraordinary surface drainage from a parcel which interferes with the use of the ease- ment by the remaining parcel or parcels, It is hereby acknowledged that such easement is for the purpose of ingress and egress to residentially zoned and used property, and that traffic and use of the easement is expected to be that consistent with such zoning. (14) In the event that any one or more of the owners of the parcels involved shall undertake to maintain, repair, or improve the easement and not charge the remaining owner or owners for the cost thereof, such failure to charge shall not prevent or preclude such one or more owners from thereafter seeking contribution from the remaining owner or owners for further costs of maintenance, repair, or improvement, and obtaining a lien therefor as set forth herein. (15) The utility easement established hereunder shall be limited only to the installation, maintenance and control of underground utilities and no portion of the described easement shall be used for above ground or overhead utility purposes. REVOCATION AND TERMINATION OF PRIOR EASEMENT MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT (16) All parties hereto specifically revoke and terminate any prior easement and/or easement maintenance agreement involving the described easement (Ridgecrest Lane) and intend that this agreement shall wholly replace any such prior agreement. 9
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals on the day and year set forth below in their respective acknowledgments, IN THE PRESENCE OF: [972 =’ i 3 Hvis] a ews. HAROLD F. HEAD LC | hte 0 Ucad JOHN LT HEAD pa J. HE £ hertow mhiry ARTIN CHRISTIAN EXPANSION, INC., a Michigan Non-Profit Corp. eS WAM fre) ARBARA A ROE J ANDREW WW. BENFREW 7-94 ) 75. PRESIDSN 2794 Radi Kun ary TNESUIE LU. MuERY Ke eblu It rer Pruecn A. Micriey JIT. SCHLACHTER JOYCE D. SCHLACHTER Rexfoly 7. cauviLe (L220 Scone Mekssa © Horanic Hoon Lilie p te J fntiew— La Dy dren’ LINDA 37 RENFREW 10
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Fits. 7 iy STEPHEN T. LIGGETT SE 3 3 NALD[E. DUROCHER Leo , oo | co YM te— viele Dinocfien [oem rr J. we MICHELLE L. DUROCHER 2 aka Michelle Durocher STATE OF MICHIGAN) ) SS COUNTY OF OAKLAND) Subscribed and sworn to before me personally this // day of FE b + 1994, by HAROLD F. HEAD and NITA J. HEAD, HUSBAND AND WIFE, Doud F (3 ge Notary Public DAVID F BOYZS Oakland County, wicnigd OTARY PUBLIC STATE OF MICHIGAN My Commission Expires: OAKLAND COUNTY COMMISSION EXP. AUG. 301555, STATE OF MICHIGAN) ) 8s COUNTY OF OAKLAND) Subscribed and sworn to before me personally this 74 day of I “eBRInny | 1994, by ANDREW W. RENFLE osioEn/)T of CHRISTIAN EXPANSION ., a Michigan Non-Profit corp. ZR) : BARGARAA ROBINSON Nia , op— Notary Public, Oastand County, Michipnn NoEary Public My Commission Explres February 25, 1995 Oakland County, Michigan _- My Commission Expires: ¢b.251095 12
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2811 7 BAGE meg 3 OQ yi 83 Living STATE OF MICHIGAN) ) $8 COUNTY OF OAKLAND) “2 Subscribed and sworn to before me personally this Mo" aay of anch , 1994, by JOHN J. SCHLACHTER and JOYCE D. SCHLACHTER. om 0D lachiter HUSBAND AND WIFE “Notary Public Pamela A. Mackley Oakland County, Michigan My commission Expires: fiqc. lp, 1444 STATE OF MICHIGAN) ) SS COUNTY OF Lt nqs vy Subscribed and sworn to before me personally this I A gay of Moych , 1994, by DONALD A, RENFREW and LINDA J. RENFREW. Co . HUSBAND AND WIFE Le ep ere) Notary Public County, Michigan JULIE MCDONELL My Commission Expires: NOTARYPUBLIC.LVINGSTON CO, MIGH Y p HY COMMISSION EXPRES 111 oy STATE OF MICHIGAN) ) ss COUNTY OF OAKLAND) » Subscribed and sworn to before me personally this 1 day. of Feb ; 1994, by R. GRAHAM MARTIN and MARY E. MARTIN, HUSBAND AND WIFE. Poy am FO Notary Public Ri FTE Oakland County, Michigan |ygragy puBLICSTATE OF MICHIGAN My Commission Expires: OAKLAND COUNTY MY COMMISSION FP. ALG. 301993 [ STATE OF MICHIGAN) ) ss COUNTY OF OAKLAND) Subscribed and sworn to before me personally this J} day of 13
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AGREEMENT The undersigned, parties to a certain DECLARATION OF EASEMENT AND EASEMENT MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT hereby agree to modify the EASEMENT DESCRIPTION ADDENDUM to delete that portion of the easement (approximately 211.51 feet) running in a northerly and southerly direction, along the property line between Parcel No. 4, currently owned by Stephen T. Liggett and Kathy A. Liggett, and the approximately 40 acre parcel immediately west of the Liggett parcel. The 66 foot wide easement will now end at the easterly property line of the 40 acre parcel and will not jog to the south. Additionally, the undersigned agree that John J. Schlachter and Joyce D. Schlachter, owners of "Parcel 2", shall not be required to contribute to the maintenance, repair, or improvement of the easement involved. It is understood and agreed that the waiver of contribution to easement expenses applies only to John J. Schlachter and Joyce D. Schlachter and does not apply to any subsequent owner or owners of "Parcel 2". Dated: 4% Vk ? # om et HAROLD F. HEAD ta Q Ze act NITA J. HEADY CHRISTIAN EXPANSION, INC., a Michigan Non-Profit Corp. pated: 3/22 [34 BY: AK 2 Ny hla! / 7 ApS) 16 TA REI] J i5 PRESIDEN] /A
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)3/ P C DESCRIPTION ADDENDUN ACRES Northwest 1/4 of Southwest 1/4 of Section 2, T2N, R6E, Brighton Township, Livingston County, Michigan. 2 Part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2 T2N, R6E, Brighton Township, Livingston County, Michigan, described as follows: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 2, thence South 88 degrees 59 minutes 04 seconds West, 1302.13 feet, to the centerline of Pleasant Valley Road; thence South 03 degrees 31 minutes 23 seconds East 241.18 feet to the point of beginning of the parcel to be described; thence continuing along said centerline South 03 degrees 31 minutes 23 seconds East 244.56 feet; thence South 88 degrees 59 minutes 04 seconds West 304.53 feet; thence North 03 degrees 31 minutes 23 seconds West, 244.56 feet; thence North 88 degrees 59 minutes 04 seconds East, 304.53 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 1.708 acres of land more or less. Tax Parcel No. 12-02-400-013 CEL 3 Part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2, T2N, R6E, Brighton Township, Livingston County, Michigan, described as follows: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 2, thence 88 degrees 59 minutes 04 seconds West, 1302.13 feet to the centerline of Pleasant Valley Road; thence South 03 degrees 31 minutes 23 seconds East, 485.74 feet along said centerline; thence South 88 degrees 59 minutes 04 seconds West, 304.53 feet to the point of beginning of the parcel to be described; thence continuing South 88 degrees 59 minutes 04 seconds West 110.57 feet; thence North 03 degrees 31 minutes 23 seconds West, 33.05 feet; thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 59 seconds West, 847.45 feet; thence North 02 degrees 41 minutes 50 seconds West 449.53 feet; thence North 89 degrees 14 minutes 36 seconds East 951.20 feet; thence South 03 degrees 31 minutes 23 seconds East 489.11 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 10.010 acres of land more or less. Tax Parcel No. 12-02-400-014
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PARCEL 4 Part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2, T2N, R6E, Brighton Township, Livingston County, Michigan, described as follows: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 2, thence South 88 degrees 59 minutes 04 seconds West, 1302.13 feet to the centerline of Pleasant Valley Road; thence South 03 degrees 31 minutes 23 seconds East 1328.39 feet along said centerline; thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 59 seconds West 773.68 feet to the point of beginning of the parcel to be described; thence continuing South 89 degrees 41 ninutes 59 seconds West, 501.69 feet; thence North 02 degrees 41 minutes 50 seconds West, 869.90 feet; thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 59 seconds East 501,69; thence South 02 degrees 41 minutes 50 seconds East 869.90 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 10.010 acres of land more or less. Tax Parcel No. 12-02-400-015 PARCEL 5 Part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2, T2N, R6E, Brighton Township, Livingston County, Michigan, described as follows: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 2, thence South 88 degrees 59 minutes 04 seconds 1302,13 feet to the centerline of Pleasant Valley Road; thence South 03 degrees 31 minutes 23 seconds East 1010.34 feet along said centerline to the point of beginning of the parcel to be described; thence continuing along said centerline South 03 degrees 31 minutes 23 seconds East 318.05 feet; thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 59 seconds West 773.68 feet; thence North 02 degrees 41 minutes 50 seconds West 869,90 feet; thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 59 seconds East 345.76 feet; thence South 03 degrees 31 minutes 23 seconds East 557.65 feet; thence North 88 degrees 59 minutes 04 seconds East 415.10 feet to the point of beginning. containing 10,027 acres of land more or less, Tax Parcel No, 12-02-400-016
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A 66 foot wide easeent for the purpose of ingress and egress and underground utilities being a part of the South 1/2 of Section 2, TN, RE, Brighton Township, Livingston County, Michigan, the centerline of which is described as beginning at a point distant South 68 degrees 59 minutes 04 seconds West, 1302,13 feet from the Rast 1/4 corner, Section 2, TN, R6E to a point on the centerline of Pleasant Valley Road and South 03 degrees 31 minutes 23 seconds Bast, 452,71 fest along sald centerline to the beginning of the easement; thence South 88 degrees 59 minutes 04 seconds West, 415.10 feet; thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 59 seconds West, 847,45 feet, to the point of ending of this centerline description,
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JY: g24a 38 EY 1% WN SM <> bh] 12m ASSUMPTIONS! 1, Six undeveloped parcels under Paragraph (6) (a). 2, Two developed parcels with residences under Paragraph (6) (b): (a) Parcel X being 150 feet from Pleasant Valley Road (b) Parcel Y being 350 feet from Pleasant Valley Road 3. Total annual cost is presumed to be $1,000.00, CA ONS: 1, Each undeveloped parcel shall assume 1/6 of the 30% allocated under Paragraph (6) (a), namely $50.00 each. 2, Parcel X will assume 1/2 of the amount allocated under Paragraph (6) (b) (i), namely $105.00 and 150/500 of the amount allocated under Paragraph (6)(b)(i), namely $147.00, or a total allocation of $252.00, 3. Parcel Y will assume 1/2 of the amount allocated under Paragraph (6) (b) (i), namely $105,00 and 350/500 of the amount allocated under Paragraph (6)(b)(i), namely $343.00, or a total allocation of $448.00.
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RAEIELT ¢ \ BASED ON THE ASSUNPTIONS OF EXHIBIT 1: 1, Each undeveloped parcel shall have a vote the value of which 1s 5,08, 2, Parcel X shall have a vote the value of which is 25.24, 3, Parcel ¥ shall have a vote the value of which is 44,88, S1x undeveloped parcels at 5.0% = 30.0% Parcel X at 26.2% = 25.24 Parcel ¥ at 44.8% = 44,84 Total = 100%
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12/18/2025 Special Assessment Roll for TOWNSHIP OF BRIGHTON Page: 1/2 0253 BM Roll for Year 2025 oh: Brighton;Sad Population: Special Assessment District (X3310) Special Population All Active Parcels Sp. District Parcel # Principal Interest Addtl Penlty Total Prin Bal Total Heading Owner Admin Fee Penalty Cert Fee Installment Payoff Int Payoff X3310 4712-02-300-014 0.00 0.00 0.00 16,646.16 16,646.16 RIDGECREST LN RD HOLINSKI GREGORY & DEBRA 0.00 0.00 12474 RIDGECREST LN MILFORD MI 48380 X3310 4712-02-300-015 0.00 0.00 0.00 16,646.16 16,646.16 RIDGECREST LN RD REFALO JULIAN & THERESA TRUST 0.00 0.00 12440 RIDGECREST LN MILFORD MI 48380 X3310 4712-02-300-016 0.00 0.00 0.00 16,646.16 16,646.16 RIDGECREST LN RD DINKEL ERIC 0.00 0.00 12406 RIDGECREST LN MILFORD MI 48380 X3310 4712-02-300-017 0.00 0.00 0.00 16,646.16 16,646.16 RIDGECREST LN RD HUFF FAMILY TRUST 0.00 0.00 12417 RIDGECREST LN MILFORD MI 48380 X3310 4712-02-300-018 0.00 0.00 0.00 16,646.16 16,646.16 RIDGECREST LN RD MCPHEE RONALD & MONICA 0.00 0.00 12451 RIDGECREST LN MILFORD MI 48380 X3310 4712-02-300-020 0.00 0.00 0.00 16,646.15 16,646.15 RIDGECREST LN RD GJOLAJ MARK 0.00 0.00 12479 RIDGECREST LN MILFORD MI 48380 X3310 4712-02-300-021 0.00 0.00 0.00 16,646.15 16,646.15 RIDGECREST LN RD DAROCZY JOSEPH & ANITA 0.00 0.00 12503 RIDGECREST LN MILFORD MI 48380 X3310 4712-02-400-013 0.00 0.00 0.00 16,646.15 16,646.15 RIDGECREST LN RD BAYERL JOHN 0.00 0.00 12671 RIDGECREST LN MILFORD MI 48380 X3310 4712-02-400-016 0.00 0.00 0.00 16,646.15 16,646.15 RIDGECREST LN RD DUROCHER DONALD & MICHELLE 0.00 0.00 12602 RIDGECREST LN MILFORD MI 48380 X3310 4712-02-400-023 0.00 0.00 0.00 16,646.15 16,646.15 RIDGECREST LN RD LIGGETT STEPHEN 0.00 0.00 12544 RIDGECREST LN MILFORD MI 48380 X3310 4712-02-400-024 0.00 0.00 0.00 16,646.15 16,646.15 RIDGECREST LN RD RUSSANO CHARLES & ELLEN 0.00 0.00 12516 RIDGECREST LN MILFORD MI 48380
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12/18/2025 Special Assessment Roll for TOWNSHIP OF BRIGHTON Page: 2/2 D253 BY Roll for Year 2025 He FRR Population: Special Assessment District (X3310) Special Population All Active Parcels Sp. District Parcel # Principal Interest Addtl Penlty Total Prin Bal Total Heading Owner Admin Fee Penalty Cert Fee Installment Payoff Int Payoff X3310 4712-02-400-025 0.00 0.00 0.00 16,646.15 16,646.15 RIDGECREST LN RD MURAWA GARY & LYNN 0.00 0.00 12533 RIDGECREST LN MILFORD MI 48380 %3310 4712-02-400-026 0.00 0.00 0.00 16,646.15 16,646.15 RIDGECREST LN RD JONES JENNA 0.00 0.00 12619 RIDGECREST LN MILFORD MI 48380 Total Parcels: 13 0.00 0.00 0.00 216,400.00 216,400.00 0.00 0.00
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254 MINUTES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRIGHTON DECEMBER 15, 2025 BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING 4363 BUNO ROAD 6:30 P.M. BRIGHTON, MI 48114 (810) 229.0560 A. CALL TO ORDER Supervisor Michel called the meeting to order at 6:32 P.M. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. C. ROLL CALL Roll call by the Supervisor indicated the presence of a quorum. Present: P. Michel, Supervisor; J. Riker, Clerk; R. Drouillard, Treasurer; C. Doughty, Trustee; S. Theis, Trustee; B. VanSingel, Trustee Absent: D. Schifko, Trustee Also Present: B. Vick, Township Manager; Z. Dyba, Assistant to the Township Manager; K. Matthews, Township Planner; J. Harris, Township Attorney D. CALL TO THE PUBLIC None E. CONSENT AGENDA C. Doughty moved and R. Drouillard seconded to approve the consent agenda. Ayes: P. Michel, J. Riker, R. Drouillard, C. Doughty, S. Theis, B. VanSingel Nays: None Absent: D. Schifko Motion carried. F. BUSINESS 1. SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING — Article 3, Sec. 3-02, Uses Permitted, Residential Districts and Chapter 5, Animals, of the General Ordinance Clerk Read a Letter — Kathleen Murphy, 9871 Alger Drive — Not in Support Public hearing opened at 6:40 P.M. No comment. Public hearing closed at 6:40 P.M. R. Drouillard moved and B. VanSingel seconded adopt the proposed Zoning Ordinance language to be inserted into Article 3, Sec. 3-02, Uses Permitted, Residential Districts and Chapter 5, Animals, of the General Ordinance. Ayes: P. Michel, J. Riker, R. Drouillard, C. Doughty, S. Theis, B. VanSingel Nays: None
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255 Clerk Read a Letter — Thomas & Ida Schreuder 8335 Joda Drive — Not in Support Clerk Read a Letter — Dario & Paula Robinson 8320 Joda Drive — Not in Support Clerk Read a Letter — Denise Bretsik 8151 Joda Drive — Not in Support Clerk Read a Letter — Sara & Derek Macheske 8121 Joda Drive — Not in Support Clerk Read a Letter — Beth & Tom Gardner 8071 Joda Drive — Not in Support Public hearing opened at 6:51 P.M. Dario Robinson, 8320 Joda Drive — Spoke Not in Support Denise Bretsik, 8151 Joda Drive — Spoke Not in Support Public hearing closed at 6:54 P.M. J. Riker moved and R. Drouillard seconded to table Resolution 25-TBD parts (a) and (b) approving the Joda Lake Estates S.A.D. Number S-1-07-2025, and directing the preparation of the special assessment roll and scheduling a public hearing on the assessment roll. Ayes: P. Michel, J. Riker, R. Drouillard, C. Doughty, S. Theis, B. VanSingel Nays: None Absent: D. Schifko Motion carried. 3. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE DISTRICT/PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL — Walking Horse Estates Road Improvement Special Assessment District No. S-I-11-2025 Public hearing opened at 7:19 P.M. No comment. Public hearing closed at 7:19 P.M. S. Theis moved and C. Doughty seconded to adopt Resolution 25-036 parts (a) and (b) approving the Walking Horse Estates S.A.D. Number S-1-11-2025, and directing the preparation of the special assessment roll and scheduling the public hearing on the assessment roll. Ayes: P. Michel, J. Riker, R. Drouillard, C. Doughty, S. Theis, B. VanSingel Nays: None Absent: D. Schifko Motion carried. 4. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE DISTRICT/PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL — Ridgecrest Lane Road Improvement Special Assessment District No. S-1-10-2025 Clerk Read a Letter — Jenna Jones & Damian Fernandez 12619 Ridgecrest Lane — Not in Support Public hearing opened at 7:25 P.M. Charles Russano, 12516 Ridgecrest Lane — Spoke in Support Damian Fernandez, 12619 Ridgecrest Lane — Spoke Not in Support Michelle Durocher, 12602 Ridgecrest Lane — Spoke Not in Support
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256 Public hearing closed at 7:48 P.M. C. Doughty moved and J. Riker seconded to adopt Resolution 25-037 parts (a) and (b) approving the Ridgecrest Lane S.A.D. Number S-1-10-2025, and directing the preparation of the special assessment roll and scheduling the public hearing on the assessment roll. Ayes: P. Michel, J. Riker, R. Drouillard, C. Doughty, B. VanSingel Nays: S. Theis Absent: D. Schifko Motion carried. . RESTORATION UPDATE — 2025 Headstone Restoration, Pleasant Valley Cemetery Report given by the Brighton Area Historical Society. Presentation Given. . APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL & SERVICE AGREEMENT — Treasury Copier, Applied Innovation C. Doughty moved and R. Drouillard seconded to approve the proposal from Applied Innovation in the do not exceed amount of $7,088.19 and to approve Applied Innovation’s service agreement. Ayes: P. Michel, J. Riker, R. Drouillard, C. Doughty, S. Theis, B. VanSingel Nays: None Absent: D. Schifko Motion carried. . APPROVAL OF NEW TAVERN LICENSE — Michael Wainwright for Dominick’s Ristorante, LLC — 10547 E. Grand River C. Doughty moved and B. VanSingel seconded to approve a new tavern license for Dominick’s Ristorante, LLC located at 10547 E. Grand River. Ayes: P. Michel, J. Riker, R. Drouillard, C. Doughty, S. Theis, B. VanSingel Nays: None Absent: D. Schifko Motion carried. . 2026 Master Plan Discussion only. . AUTHORIZATION OF PROPOSAL — Clark Lake Conservation Area Parking, F&V C. Doughty moved and R. Drouillard seconded to authorize the Township Manager to sign the proposal from F&YV for design, bidding and construction administration toward the construction of the parking lot at the Clark Lake Conservation Area, as depicted on the F&V concept plan. Ayes: P. Michel, J. Riker, R. Drouillard, C. Doughty, Nays: B. VanSingel, S. Theis Absent: D. Schifko Motion carried. G. REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE REPORTS
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257 2. DEPARTMENTS a. Livingston County Sheriff’s Report — November 2025 3. MANAGER a. COVID Money closed out b. EGLE c. Accountant Position d. Noise Assessment — [owe Drive/Brine Pump H. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Carl Slindee Gary Butzke I. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Brighton Township v. Clearwater Development J. Riker moved and C. Doughty seconded that the Township Board meet in closed session as allowed by the Open Meetings Act for the purpose of reviewing trial or settlement strategy in connection with specific pending litigation as permitted in section 15.268 Sec. 8 (e). Ayes: P. Michel, J. Riker, R. Drouillard, C. Doughty, S. Theis, B. VanSingel Nays: None Absent: D. Schifko Motion carried. The Board went into closed session at 8:55 P.M. The Board came out of closed session at 9:29 P.M. J. ADJOURNMENT R. Drouillard moved and B. VanSingel seconded to adjourn. Ayes: P. Michel, J. Riker, R. Drouillard, C. Doughty, S. Theis, B. VanSingel Nays: None Absent: D. Schifko Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:29 P.M. Respectfully submitt a R. Riker; Clerk Patrick V. Michel, Supervisor
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266 MINUTES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRIGHTON JANUARY 26, 2026 BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING 4363 BUNO ROAD 6:30 P.M. BRIGHTON, MI 48114 (810) 229.0560 A. CALL TO ORDER Supervisor Michel called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. C. ROLL CALL Roll call by the Supervisor indicated the presence of a quorum. Present: P. Michel, Supervisor; J. Riker, Clerk; R. Drouillard, Treasurer; C. Doughty, Trustee; D. Schifko, Trustee; B. VanSingel, Trustee Absent: S. Theis, Trustee (6:32 P.M.) Also Present: B. Vick, Township Manager; Z. Dyba, Assistant to the Township Manager; K. Matthews, Township Planner; C. Widmaier, Township Attorney D. CALL TO THE PUBLIC 24 People Spoke. Trustee S. Theis arrived at 6:32 P.M. E. CONSENT AGENDA D. Schifko moved and R. Drouillard seconded to approve the consent agenda. Ayes: P. Michel, J. Riker, R. Drouillard, C. Doughty, S. Theis, D. Schifko, B. VanSingel Nays: None Absent: None Motion carried. F. BUSINESS 1. FIRST READING — Rezoning from R-2 (Residential Single Family) to Residential PUD (Planned Unit Development) — The Cove of Woodland Lake S. Theis moved and B. VanSingel seconded to accept the recommendations of the Brighton Township Planning Commission and receive the Livingston County Planning Commissions report and move the proposed rezoning to a second (2"!) reading/public hearing. Ayes: P. Michel, J. Riker, R. Drouillard, C. Doughty, S. Theis, D. Schifko, B. VanSingel Nays: None Absent: None Motion carried. 2. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL — Ridgecrest Lane Road Improvement Special Assessment District No. S-1-10-2025
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267 Clerk Read a Letter — Jenna Jones & Damian Fernandez, 12619 Ridgecrest Lane — Not in Support Public hearing closed at 8:53 P.M. D. Schifko moved and R. Drouillard seconded to adopt Resolution No. 26-001 confirming the assessment roll based for the Ridgecrest Lane Road Improvement S.A.D. Number S-1-10-2025. Ayes: P. Michel, J. Riker, R. Drouillard, C. Doughty, S. Theis, D. Schifko, B. VanSingel Nays: None Absent: None Motion carried. 3. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL — Walking Horse Estates Road Improvement Special Assessment District No. S-I-11-2025 Public hearing opened at 8:55 P.M. No comment. Public hearing closed at 8:55 P.M. S. Theis moved and C. Doughty seconded to adopt Resolution No. 26-002 confirming the assessment roll based for the Walking Horse Estates Road Improvement S.A.D. Number S-1-11-2025. Ayes: P. Michel, J. Riker, R. Drouillard, C. Doughty, S. Theis, D. Schifko, B. VanSingel Nays: None Absent: None Motion carried. 4. AUTHORIZATION OF AGREEMENT — Road Project Funding Agreement, Walking Horse Estates C. Doughty moved and D. Schifko seconded to authorize the Township Supervisor and Clerk to sign the Walking Horse Estates project agreement with the Livingston County Road Commission in the amount not-to-exceed of $108,750. Ayes: P. Michel, J. Riker, R. Drouillard, C. Doughty, S. Theis, D. Schifko, B. VanSingel Nays: None Absent: None Motion carried. 5. ACCEPTANCE OF INFRASTRUCTURE - Lift Station and Force Main, Hilton Cove D. Schifko moved and C. Doughty seconded to accept the Hilton Cove lift station and force main into the Township’s sewer system. Ayes: P. Michel, I. Riker, R. Drouillard, C. Doughty, S. Theis, D. Schifko, B. VanSingel Nays: None Absent: None Motion carried. 6. ACCEPTANCE OF INFRASTRUCTURE — Water Infrastructure, Allor Landing C. Doughty moved and R. Drouillard seconded to accept Allor Landing into the Township’s water system. Allor Landing has submitted a water M&G bond. Ayes: P. Michel, J. Riker, R. Drouillard, C. Doughty, S. Theis, D. Schifko, B. VanSingel
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268 Ayes: P. Michel, J. Riker, R. Drouillard, C. Doughty, S. Theis, D. Schifko, B. VanSingel Nays: None Absent: None Motion carried. 8. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Supervisor Michel recommended William Anderson, Planning Commission expiring December 31, 2028; Larry Herzinger, Planning Commission expiring December 31, 2026; Steve Holden, Planning Commission expiring December 31, 2028; Allan Lutes, Planning Commission expiring December 31, 2026; John Cogley, Zoning Board of Appeals expiring December 31, 2026; John Gibbons, Zoning Board of Appeals expiring December 31, 2026; Frank Grapentien, Zoning Board of Appeals expiring December 31, 2028; Brian Green, Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate expiring December 31, 2026; John Dorset, Utilities Committee expiring December 31, 2027; Bill Dunlop, Utilities Committee expiring December 31, 2027; Bob Kittridge, Utilities Committee expiring December 31, 2027; Thomas Kavanaugh, Fonda Island & Briggs Lake Water Authority expiring December 31, 2028; Mark Sebby, Fonda Island & Briggs Lake Water Authority expiring December 31, 2028. S. Theis moved and C. Doughty seconded to accept the recommendation of the Supervisor and appoint the residents listed above to the identified committees for the listed terms. Ayes: P. Michel, J. Riker, R. Drouillard, C. Doughty, S. Theis, D. Schifko, B. VanSingel Nays: None Absent: None Motion carried. G. REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE REPORTS 1. COMMITTEE LIAISONS AND BOARD MEMBERS . R. Drouillard — ZBA update b. J. Riker — BAFA update; Elections update; Clerk update c. C. Doughty — SELCRA update d. P. Michel — SELCRA update e. F&V Operations and Resource Management, Monthly Operations and Maintenance Report — October 2025 f. F&V Operations and Resource Management, Monthly Operations and Maintenance Report — November 2025 g. Livingston Community Water Authority Regular Meeting Minutes — November 19, 2025 IS) 2. DEPARTMENTS a. Treasurer’s Report — October, November, December 2025 3. MANAGER a. Memo — Veterans Park Restoration b. Collette Dump update c. Cell Tower update d. Palarchio update
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269 I. ADJOURNMENT D. Schifko moved and S. Theis seconded to adjourn. Ayes: P. Michel, J. Riker, R. Drouillard, C. Doughty, S. Theis, D. Schifko, B. VanSingel Nays: None Absent: None Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:37 P.M. Respectfully submitted, < Pe R. Riker, Cletk— Patrick V. Michel, Supervisor
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL JENNA JONES and DAMIEN HERNANDEZ, Petitioner, v CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRIGHTON, Respondent. MTT DOCKET No. 26-000353 PARCEL NO. 4712-02-400-026 ______________________________________/ Kimberly J. Bowlin (P49768) Law Offices of Kimberly J. Bowlin, PLLC Attorney for Petitioner 5058 S. Old US Highway 23 Brighton, MI 48114 (810) 844-2520 khamman@bowlinlawoffice.com Ross K. Bower II (P70574) Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC Attorneys for Respondent 4151 Okemos Road Okemos, Michigan 48864 (517) 381-0100 Rbower@fsbrlaw.com ______________________________________/ PROOF OF SERVICE Jamy A. Staffeld states that on April 20, 2026 she served a copy of Property Tax Appeal Answer form Special Assessment (with attachments), and this Proof of Service, upon the following via first class mail: Kimberly J. Bowlin Law Offices of Kimberly J. Bowlin, PLLC 5058 S. Old US Highway 23 Brighton, MI 48114 I declare that the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief. /s/ Jamy A Staffeld Jamy A. Staffeld