The Leighton Township Board Thursday night unanimously adopted a resolution to approve an ordinance granting a franchise for Great Lakes Energy to provide broadband Internet services to its customers.
The 5-0 vote enables the Great Lakes electrical co-op to provide fiber optic Internet to customers on the east side of the township, particularly in the Harvest Meadows subdivision.
In other business Thursday evening, the board:
• Had a discussion on complaints about Second Street truck traffic in connection with gravel mining operations. Citizens and even board members maintain that trucks are “flying” down the road and activity seems to be greater than in the past.
Supervisor Steve Wolbrink said he has spoken with Kirk Scharphorn Jr. of Professional Code Inspections, who indicated no laws are being broken but suggested the township get in touch with the Allegan County Road Commission.
• Decided to do nothing about a proposal from a Detroit-area firm that picks up deceased deer from the side of the road. There appears to be no law that deals with disposal of road kill.
Treasurer Jaci Bultsma said, “It sounds like a fantastic service, but I think we should spend our money on other things, such as roads.”
• Tabled a resolution to establish cemetery fees.
• Heard a report from Fire Chief Matt Weston, who said the number of fire calls finally is getting back to normal, with 18 in March and 49 for the first three months of this year.
