Meetings

Township Board, Tuesday, October 13, 2026Township Board

7:00 PM, Lincoln Township Hall, 1882 N. Hope Rd.

These unapproved minutes of the October 13, 2026 Lincoln Township Board meeting record approval of the agenda, the September 8, 2026 minutes, payment of bills, a Retreat special assessment district, a brush truck payment schedule, hiring of recruits Griffin and Duby, and a proposal for a Midland County Fire Service Consolidation Assessment. The board adjourned at 7:33pm.

Township Board, Tuesday, September 8, 2026Township Board

7:00 PM, Lincoln Township Hall, 1882 N. Hope Rd.

The board approved paying bills, a purchase agreement and an installment purchase resolution for a brush truck, and hiring new fire fighter Samuel Forshee. It tabled the BS&A Timesheets Module until October.

Planning Commission, Tuesday, September 1, 2026Planning Commission

5:30 PM, Lincoln Township Hall

The Planning Commission approved the agenda 4-0. It also voted 4-0 to approve the minutes of the August 25, 2026 special meeting, with the meeting date corrected. There was no new or old business, and the next meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2026.

Planning Commission special meeting, Tuesday, August 25, 2026Planning Commission, special meeting

5:30 PM, Lincoln Township Hall

The Planning Commission approved the site plan for a proposed post-framed building for the Midland County Road Commission at 2334 N. Meridian Rd, Sanford (Parcel 110-028-200-050-00), 4-0. It also approved the amended agenda with a corrected parcel number and the July 7, 2026 minutes, each 3-0.

Township Board, Tuesday, August 11, 2026Township Board

7:00 PM, Lincoln Township Hall, 1882 N. Hope Rd.

The board approved the agenda, July minutes, bills, the nomination of Brett Fales for the Board of Public Works, a Delinquent Personal Property Tax Agreement, and a Certified Abandoned Property Resolution.

Planning Commission special meeting, Tuesday, July 28, 2026Planning Commission, special meeting

6:30 PM, Lincoln Township Hall

The Planning Commission approved a Special Use Permit for a temporary wireless communication facility at 74 E. Price Road, on condition that the tower be removed by July 28, 2027. It also approved the agenda and deferred approval of the July 7, 2026 minutes to September 1, 2026.

Board of Review, Tuesday, July 21, 2026Board of Review

5:30 PM, Jerome Township Hall, 737 W Beamish Road

Township Board, Tuesday, July 14, 2026Township Board

7:00 PM, Lincoln Township Hall, 1882 N. Hope Rd.

The board approved bills, financing of a 2026 Chevy Silverado 2500 with an additional $17K budget amendment, a Sanford Historical Society roof project, security cameras, and fire department insurance renewal.

Planning Commission, Tuesday, July 7, 2026Planning Commission

6:30 PM, Lincoln Township Hall, 1882 N. Hope Rd.

The Planning Commission approved the agenda and the May 5, 2026 minutes (3-0). A special meeting with a public hearing on a temporary communications tower will be scheduled for the week of July 27, 2026.

Township Board, Tuesday, June 9, 2026Township Board

7:00 PM, Lincoln Township Hall, 1882 N. Hope Rd.

The board approved the agenda, prior minutes, and bills, approved a roof saddle installation for $8,100, and set a tire drive for July 18.

Township Board, Tuesday, May 12, 2026Township Board

7:00 PM, Lincoln Township Hall, 1882 N. Hope Rd.

The board approved the agenda, prior minutes, bills, budget amendments of $2,758, a new GL ledger of $2,365, two MCTOA appointments and a firefighter application.

Planning Commission, Tuesday, May 5, 2026Planning Commission

6:30 PM, Lincoln Township Hall, 1882 N. Hope Rd.

The Planning Commission approved the agenda and the March 3, 2026 minutes, both 4-0, and Russ Mathews was appointed to replace David Dauer. The next meeting is July 7, 2026.

Township Board, Tuesday, April 14, 2026Township Board

7:00 PM, Lincoln Township Hall, 1882 N. Hope Rd.

The page is marked UNAPPROVED.

Township Board budget meeting, Tuesday, March 24, 2026Township Board, budget meeting

6:00 PM, Lincoln Township Hall

Unapproved minutes of the March 24, 2026 special board meeting: the amended and proposed budgets were approved, an operating millage extension of 1.2798 was approved, and a Truth in Taxation hearing was held.

Township Board, Tuesday, March 10, 2026Township Board

7:00 PM, Lincoln Township Hall, 1882 N. Hope Rd.

The board approved the agenda, the February 10 minutes, bills and David Dauer's resignation from the planning committee, and scheduled a Budget & Truth and Taxation meeting for March 24 at 6 p.m.

Board of Review, Tuesday, March 10, 2026Board of Review

4:00 PM, Jerome Township Hall, 737 W Beamish Road

Board of Review, Monday, March 9, 2026Board of Review

9:00 AM, Jerome Township Hall, 737 W Beamish Road

Planning Commission, Tuesday, March 3, 2026Planning Commission

6:30 PM, Lincoln Township Hall, 1882 N. Hope Rd.

The Planning Commission approved the agenda and the January 6, 2026 minutes, both 4-0. David Dauer announced his resignation, and the next meeting is May 5, 2026.

Board of Review special meeting, Tuesday, March 3, 2026Board of Review, special meeting

5:00 PM, Jerome Township Hall, 737 W Beamish Road

Township Board, Tuesday, February 10, 2026Township Board

7:00 PM, Lincoln Township Hall, 1882 N. Hope Rd.

The board approved the agenda, the January 13 minutes, bills, a 3% across-the-board employee raise for 2026, and a poverty guidelines resolution, and set a Budget & Truth and Taxation meeting for March 24 at 6 p.m.

Township Board, Tuesday, January 13, 2026Township Board

7:00 PM, Lincoln Township Hall, 1882 N. Hope Rd.

The board approved bills, 2026 Sanford Road projects (as amended), the MC Hazard Mitigation Plan, the Purchasing and Expense Reimbursement Policies, and a township credit card for the Assessor.

Planning Commission, Tuesday, January 6, 2026Planning Commission

6:30 PM, Lincoln Township Hall, 1882 N. Hope Rd.

The Planning Commission approved the agenda and the November 6, 2025 minutes, and re-elected Jamie Crockett as Chairperson, Andrew Acker as Vice Chairperson and Reid Duford as Secretary, all 5-0. The next meeting is March 3, 2026.

Board of Review, Tuesday, December 9, 2025Board of Review

5:30 PM, Jerome Township Hall 737 W Beamish Road (989) 374 2220

Township Board, Tuesday, December 9, 2025Township Board

7:00 PM, Lincoln Township Hall, 1882 N. Hope Rd.

The board approved a $10K fire engine repair/tire expense, a Sanford Road project fund transfer, an MTA Online subscription at $1900/year, 2026 meeting dates, and several reappointments.

Township Board, Tuesday, November 11, 2025Township Board

7:00 PM, Lincoln Township Hall, 1882 N. Hope Rd.

The agenda was amended, the October 14 minutes and bills were approved, and the board approved support for the Sanford Historical Society and attendance at two events.

Planning Commission, Thursday, November 6, 2025Planning Commission

6:30 PM, Lincoln Township Hall, 1882 N. Hope Rd.

The Planning Commission approved the agenda and the September 4, 2025 minutes, and adopted its 2026 meeting dates (all 5-0). A member asked for a 4-way stop at N. Hope Road and E. Sanford Road.