Board hears timeline for three property‑related cases, including pending fees motion

The board’s legal representative gave a summary of pending property litigation affecting Explore and the township. The attorney reported that the township’s motion seeking attorney’s fees (roughly $66,000 as stated on the record) remains pending, with argument scheduled for July 7. One case (identified in the meeting as "properties 2") was dismissed without prejudice; the attorney noted that dismissal without prejudice allows the plaintiff to seek amendment but the office does not expect re‑filing to succeed.

The attorney also said motions to dismiss have been filed in another matter and briefing is complete; oral argument was scheduled for July 24. Board members did not take action during the report; the attorney asked that procedural questions and next steps be handled through counsel.

Public commenters later raised concerns about how the minutes described litigation dispositions; the chair committed to revising the minutes and returning them for review in September.