Allegan Township may land federal funding to bring city water to residents whose well water became unusable due to contamination.
“Right now, they’re not livable.
Board members voted unanimously to do so and also to add to the project a further extension of the water line to the township border.
That would bring access to industrial firm Material Transfer and the manufactured home park along the way.
“You’re looking at another $300,000 cost to the township on top of the engineering,” Schulz said, as he proposed the idea.
The budget similarly passed unanimously.
In other business, board members were pleased the Allegan County Road Commission had relented on its plans to cut down trees lining Delano Street.
Connell commended the road commission.
“I’d like to thank them for listening to the citizens, listening to the township and taking the time to reconsider.
Board members also approved the wording of the renewals of three longstanding millages.