Gladwin Township Board Meeting

June 16, 2021

Meeting called to order at 6:30 by Supervisor Weaver. All board members present. Pledge to the flag. Other people present were Jennifer Slabic, Kyle Grove, VaLouis Burns and Rodney Frye, Julie Beck. Motion by John Mella seconded by Doug Ritchie to approve minutes from the May meeting. M/C Treasurer’s report was general account $171,547.58 and money market account $41,064.52. Motion by Kristie Simrau seconded by John Mella to accept and file the treasurer’s report as presented. M/C. Bills presented for payment totaling $27,171.31. Motion by Kristie Simrau seconded by Jodie Klamer to pay the bills in the amount of $27,171.3. M/C.

Kyle Grove, county commissioner was present and gave report. John Mella asked Kyle some questions about the county administrator position. Discussion was had and then the supervisor moved on with the meeting.

VaLois Burns and Rodney Frye were present and they questioned about a spruce tree at Ridge Cemetery that needs to be removed. She stated that they could check into getting it removed. The supervisor stated that we are marking trees to be removed from the cemeteries so he will take a look at that one.

Jennifer Slabic gave the cemetery report - mowing was done for Memorial Day and Father’s Day. They had a full burial, cremation and a Sunday cremation. Jodie commented that she received a compliment on how nice the cemeteries look. The board agreed mowing looks very nice.

John Mella gave the fireboard report.

Discussion on the tree removal letters for estimates. The clerk will mail out letters to local tree removal companies and get a price per tree and also a price for all the trees marked as a group. We will be removing trees at Ridge Cemetery this year.

Clerk mentioned that she received the contract from the county for Equalization services that we have had in the past. Motion by Kristie Simrau seconded by Doug Ritchie to go with Option #3 full service for fee of $2.25 per parcel plus reimbursable costs and plus additional fees and match last year’s contract. M/C.

Motion by Doug Ritchie seconded by John Mella to adjourn at 7:13 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Kristie Simrau, Township Clerk