New Haven Township board OKs second brine application on 46.12 miles of gravel road
The five-member board voted unanimously at a June 18 special meeting that lasted eight minutes, according to the clerk's minutes.
The New Haven Township Board voted unanimously on June 18 to approve a second application of mineral well brine to 46.12 miles of gravel roads in the township, according to minutes signed by Clerk Colleen Horton.
Treasurer Eickholt made the motion and Trustee Gray supported it. The minutes record a roll call vote with "All Ayes." All five board members were present for the roll call taken by Horton: Supervisor DeLong, Treasurer Eickholt, Trustee Richardson, Trustee Gray and Horton.
The minutes do not list a cost for the second brine application or name a supplier.
The special meeting was held at New Haven Township Hall, 2705 Easton Road, Owosso. Supervisor DeLong called it to order at 6:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes list three guests: Heather Wirwicki, Bruce Westerlund and Marjorie Westerlund.
No one spoke during the first public participation period. During the second public participation period, the minutes record that Bruce Westerlund commented on culvert replacement. The minutes do not describe the substance of that comment or any board response.
The brine application was the only action item on the special meeting agenda as recorded in the minutes. Trustee Richardson moved to adjourn, supported by Treasurer Eickholt, and the meeting ended at 6:38 p.m. on a voice vote of all ayes.
What happens next
The minutes do not set a date for the brine application or schedule further action on culvert replacement. The board's next regular meeting date is not listed in this document; the township posts meeting records at newhavenshiami.gov.
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