WHITEHALL — The Whitehall Township board announced at Monday’s monthly meeting that it will be receiving $12,000 of the senior millage allocation that was passed in August. Supervisor Dennis Kroll wants the board and others to think of ideas on what to use the money for, to be discussed at future meetings.
The board appointed a new position at the meeting. John Duff will serve as the township’s new deputy super/sewer administrator. Duff has retired and was previously in industrial management. He is also an Army vet and Kroll described him as a “computer expert.” He has also served on other boards in the past.
Consumers Energy submitted an offer of $27,000 to rent the backside of Hilt’s Landing. Consumers has been trying to get rid of lines in swamp areas, as seen throughout the White Lake community recently. They will also be expected to pay Whitehall Township for every tree they have to clear.
Kroll also announced that HarborLight Credit Union has offered $250,000 for a series of parcels in Whitehall Township with the intent to build a new location. If the sale is granted, a Whitehall Township clause states HLCU is required to break ground within one year of the purchase, otherwise the township automatically gets 75% of the parcels back. HarborLight CEO Justin Bamford said the company does not have firm dates yet on when they’d like to break ground, but is excited at the idea of growing in the White Lake community. He also shared that the company plans to include a community center in the new location, which is something not offered at any other HLCU location. The center will offer financial advisors to help guide members, educational materials and more. Kroll plans to meet with Bamford and the township’s attorney to discuss details before the board officially accepts the offer. Treasurer Madge Kraai and trustee Chuck Schmitigal both think the development would be beneficial for the township, and are excited for what the new location may bring.
Whitehall Township’s planning commission is holding a public hearing Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. regarding a proposed unit development by Prime Ventures LLC at the corner of Durham and Alice streeets. The board would also like to remind the public that there will be no December board meeting.
