Brevort Township will monitor the electric bill of the new Brevort Township Fire Hall and determine if its automatic lights are consuming too much electricity. Planning commission chair and secretary Rosemary Irwin's resignation announcement and the delay in the erection of the Nodin wireless tower were also addressed during the township board's Monday, November 2 meeting.

The seven outdoor lights on the new fire hall have light sensors that activate them at night and deactivate them in the morning. Township Supervisor Ed Serwach said he is concerned that some residents may believe the lights may create an unnecessary cost and he has explored the idea of changing them to a different system.

Switching the lights to motion sensors was considered, Mr. Serwach said, but the building's contractor from Whiskey River Construction advised against it. Motion sensors require constant maintenance and do not last long, Mr. Serwach said. Another option would be to install a standard light switch for $570.

The board decided to observe the building's electric bill and learn how the lights will affect it before making any changes. Other trustees said they believe with current technology the lights may not consume large amounts of electricity.

Planning Commission

Chair Resigns

Rosemary Irwin, chair and secretary for the Brevort Township Planning Commission, announced her resignation during the meeting Monday, citing a lack of time. The board members thanked her for her service and said they would seek volunteers for the vacant positions.

Anyone interested in applying for either position can mail an application to Brevort Township, post office box 119, Moran Michigan, 49760.

Injury Stalls Tower Construction

Walter Walsh, of Nodin Wifi, is still recovering from a back injury, which has led to the delay in the erection of the new wireless tower. The tower will be constructed behind the township sewer building upon Mr. Walsh's recovery. Construction has been stalled since last month when construction was expected to begin.