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January 26, 2026 Board Meeting

• Accepted the 2025 Annual Planning Report.
• Approved the 5-Year Road Capital Improvement Plan and local road contract for 2026 with the Road Commission of Kalamazoo County.
• Approved the appointment of Bronson Healthcare’s Property Director, Greg Milliken, and Southwest Michigan First’s Riley Lukomski to serve on the Master Plan Steering Committee.
• Approved payment in the amount of $500,000 to Kalamazoo County Drain Commissioner for ongoing operational costs of the Crooked-Eagle Lake Level System.
• Approved the nomination of Mike Corfman to the Public Safety Committee.

Texas Township Seeks Superintendent

Texas Township is accepting applications for the position of Township Superintendent, a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing daily township operations and supporting the Township Board.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in public or business administration (master’s preferred), at least five years of municipal or public-sector leadership experience, and demonstrated experience working with an elected governing body. Knowledge of Michigan township operations, budgeting, and labor relations is essential.

The Superintendent manages township operations in accordance with Board policies and state law; supervises department heads and staff; prepares and administers the annual budget; ensures regulatory compliance; and represents the Township in community and intergovernmental matters.

View the full job posting and application details here.

January 12, 2026 - Board Meeting

• Approved Resolution #26-01, Establishing the 2026 Poverty Exemption, Income Guidelines, and Asset Level Test Policy.
• Approved an agreement with Discover Kalamazoo for a Data Analytics Internship through May 2026.
• Approved the amended Credit Card Policy.
• Approved Resolution #26-02, adopting Ordinance No. 38, which amends the Retirement Plan, Wellhead Protection, Noise & Other Administrative Updates
• Approved Step 3 As-Built Plans and all associated site condominium documents for Applegate Pointe Phase 4 with conditions.
•  Approved the 2026-2029 Intergovernmental Fire Protection Hazardous Materials Incident Response Agreement Renewal.
• Approved Resolution #26-03, accepting the Interest Purchase Agreement bid from Mercantile Bank for $900,000 at an interest rate of 4.25% for the DDA Longhorn Drive Project.
• Approved and accepted high-pressure fuel pump replacement on Tanker 1161.
• Approved the grant agreement with Kalamazoo County for purposes of supporting the repaving of the walking path at Texas Drive Park.
• Authorized posting of the full-time permanent Superintendent position.

December 22, 2025, Board Meeting

• Approved easements from Longhorn Drive property owners.

• Approved the Development Agreement between the Township and the Downtown Development Authority for construction of Longhorn Drive.

• Awarded the Longhorn Drive bid and approved a contract with Hoffman Brothers, contingent upon release of the RCKC permit, acquisition of required easements from property owners on the west side of the project area, and final approval of easements from property owners on the east side of the project area.
• Approved the Community Development Specialist position description and authorized the promotion of Bret Willis to Community Development Specialist effective January 1, 2026.
• Approved the FY26 employee compensation plan as presented.

Texas Township has approved an extension of its existing agreement with the Kalamazoo Public Library (KPL), continuing the provision of basic library services for eligible residents from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028.

This agreement applies to residents residing within the Mattawan School District and the Schoolcraft School District, areas that do not have a library millage and therefore would not otherwise have automatic access to a public library system. For more information on how to become a patron of KPL, click here.

For further information on Library options in the township, click here. 

December 8, 2025, Board Meeting

• Approved the 2026 Township Board meeting schedule.
• Appointed 2026 Professional Service Providers.
• Adopted Resolution #25-26 for Villas at Mulberry Conditional Rezoning Agreement.
• Approved the FY26 Master Fee Schedule as presented.
• Approved a three-year agreement for library services with Kalamazoo Public Library, providing service to those without access to a district library.
• Adopted the RCKC non-motorized facility umbrella agreement and sidewalk special assessment umbrella agreement.
• Adopted the 2026-2030 Parks & Trails Master Plan, Texas Tomorrow: Preserve and Enhance.
• Adopted the Texas Charter Township Trailway Feasibility Study 2025.
• Introduced Ordinance #381 for first reading, which contains administrative amendments, aligns noise standards with the zoning ordinance, updates civil infraction fines and more.
• Discussed proposed changes to the Township Superintendent position description.
• Established a Board Policy Manual committee.