Clayton Township

February 9th, 2026

The Clayton Township Board met in regular session on January 12th, 2026, at the Clayton Township Hall.

Members present include: Robyn Fogarasi, Dave Bowen, Patti Berry, Byron Fogarasi, and Billy Daniels Jr.

Zoning Administrator: Frank Malenski

Assessor: Ronda Parks -Absent

Cemetery Clerk - Sandra Bowen

Public Attendance: See Attached.

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

The minutes from the January 12th meeting.

Motion for minutes:

Dave Bowen made the motion to approve the January 12th Regular Township Meeting minutes with corrections.

Billy Daniels supported the motion. The motion carried.

Next, public comment was offered. Sandra Bowen asked about progress on the discussion of memorial benches at the township cemetery and getting quotes from B&B Fabricating to build the benches.

Byron Fogarasi presented the supervisor's report. Byron mentioned the annual township meeting with the Road Commission was scheduled for February 23rd, at 6:45 pm. Byron also discussed some changes to the cost-share program

for the 2026 road work season.

Byron mentioned that the Board of Review will be held in the second week of March. The meeting dates are scheduled for March 11th, 3 pm-9 pm, and March 12th, 9 am-3 pm.

Robyn Fogarasi presented the Clerk's report. Robyn presented the principles of governance from MTA, which needed to be adopted.

Robyn also mentioned that the deadline for wording of township ballot proposals is May 12th. If trash collection is going to be on the ballot in August, it will need to be completed before then.

Robyn also discussed the upcoming township budget meeting. Robyn discussed a possible date to hold the meeting. In the past, we have held the meetings on Saturday morning to provide the public with the easiest chance to attend.

Patti Berry, Treasurer, presented the Treasurer's report:

Garbage Account - $120,643.35

General Fund - $497,531.80

Road Account - $31,609.20

Patti discussed conversations with GFLa bout issues with two of the township's dumpsters not being picked up. Patti also mentioned that the township is being billed for 339 cans, but only 289 are paid through the township service. Patti will work with GFL to correct the issue.

Billy Daniels, as trustee, discussed the recent public hearing held by the fire board on the joint venture with Standish.

Next, Dave Bowen, as trustee, had nothing to report.

Sandra Bowen presented her report on the activities at the cemetery - see attached report.

Frank Malenski discussed zoning issues for the month.

Ronda Parks, assessor, was absent.

Motions:

Dave moved to approve the principles of governance from MTA. Byron supported the motion, and the motion carried.

Billy moved to hold the Calyton Township budget meeting on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 11:00 am. Patti seconded the motion, and the motion carried.

Billy moved to authorize the fireboard to begin the process of merging fire protection with Standish on Clayton Township's behalf. Dave seconded the motion. Roll call Vote, all yes, the motion carried.

Dave made the motion to pay the bills as presented; Patti supported the motion. The motion carried.

Finally, Dave made the motion to adjourn, and Billy seconded it. The motion carried, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

Robyn Fogarasi, Clerk Byron Fogarasi, Supervisor

Sandra Bowen

Clayton Township Cemetery Secretary

4530 Maple Ridge Rd.

Sterling, Mi 48659

989-654-3249

01/13/2026·02/11/2026

01/26/2026

Received a call from Joe of Lee Ramsey Funeral Home requesting information regarding the cost of a cremation burial and full burial. I told him the cremation cost but referred him to Caleb for the full

burial cost.

01/30/2026

Received a call from Mark Lewis, Gr.Gr. Grandson of William Henry lewis who is a Civil War Veteran buried in our cemetery. He stated he was working on his family history and asked if I had any information I could share with him. I found documents regarding William Henry Lewis, Phillip Marvin and Luther Johnson, both men being connected to Mr. Lewis . I forwarded all info to him.

02/01/2026

Received a phone call from Rodney Bergeron stating he would be bringing a payment of $125.00 from Faron Bergeron to cover the burial cost of his son Faron. The funds were given to Patti our Treasurer tonight.

02/05/2026

I received a notice from the company that supplies our veteran flags. The flags were discounted from $3.29 to $2.05 with an additional 20% off, making the cost per flag $'1.74 each. The flags are double sided also. I ordered 140 as we have 136 veterans in our cemetery. I do have a supply of new flags from previous orders that will cover any need for replacements.

Sandra Bowen

Clayton Township Cemetery Secretary