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Breitung plans better lighting for ‘south junction’

QUINNESEC — The Breitung Township Board on Monday authorized installing new street lighting at the U.S. 2/U.S. 141 junction for better visibility.

Supervisor Denny Olson said poor lighting at the “south junction” was a common concern that has repeatedly been raised since construction finished in 2018.

The project will include a new utility pole and street light as well as the addition of a light to an existing pole.

The Michigan Department of Transportation recommended the change but said intersection lighting was not its responsibility. The work will cost Breitung Township $2,372.59, plus $35.37 monthly for energy fees.

“I don’t know if it’s going to solve all the lighting problems, but it’s a step in the right direction,” Olson said.

In other business, the board:

— Approved a revised ordinance prohibiting the retail sale and production of cannabis in the township. The original proposal used two different spelling variations of the word “marijuana.” The revision corrects all instances of the word, which now appears as it does in Michigan legislation as “marihuana.” The ordinance will officially be adopted Feb. 25.

— Will allow board members to attend the Michigan Townships Association’s annual conference and legislative advocacy sessions Feb. 27 in Lansing, including paying registration, mileage, lodging, meals and per diem.

— Welcomed Jessica Lidbeck as a caretaker for the Quinnesec ice rink.

— Authorized $5,000 for the installation of electrical outlets on an indeterminate number of utility poles in Quinnesec.

— Applied for grant funding to demolish and clean up a dangerous structure at Breitung Avenue and Fisher Street in East Kingsford.

— Requested the Road Commission prepare bids for road work in Quinnesec. Bids will estimate the cost of asphalt overlay. Mullen Road is expected to have the surface crushed, shaped and paved.

— Passed a resolution supporting legislators closing the “dark store” tax loophole in Michigan, which allows big box retailers to reduce their property taxes by appraising stores as though they were closed or vacant.

— Appointed Trustees Rich Wales and David Soderbloom to the Recreation Committee.

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