Gladwin Township Board Meeting

November 17, 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 and Bernie Weaver. Motion by John Mella seconded by Doug Ritchie to approve minutes from the October meeting. M/C Treasurer’s report was given and the general account is $196,936.07 and the money market account is $41,050.48. Motion by Kristie Simrau seconded by John Mella to accept and file the treasurer’s report as presented. Clerk mentioned that the township received ½ of the COVID relief money and MTA advises to just sit on that until they get the rules on spending straightened out. M/C. Bills presented for payment totaling $32,100.97. Motion by Jodie Klamer seconded by Kristie Simrau to pay the bills in the amount of $32,100.97. M/C.

Kyle Grove, County Commissioner was present and gave report. He reported that the concrete work in the front of the courthouse was completed, Gypsy Moth millage passed.

Supervisor commented that he has been trying to reach the tree removal company we voted on and he has not heard from them. The board will have to wait until spring and try again with tree removal companies.

Bernie Weaver presented a property split for Walter and Deidre Iciek. Motion by Kristie Simrau seconded by Jodie Klamer for Resolution #14-2021 to allow Walter and Deidre Iciek to split up 128 acres parcel # 080-006-200-002-00 located on N. M-18. The split would divide this parcel into 4 parcels, the first being 52.553 acres, the second being 22.02 acres, the third being 2 acres and the fourth being 52.005 acres. Roll call vote, Ritchie-aye, Mella- aye, Weaver-aye, Simrau-aye and Klamer- aye. Ayes carried M/C.

Cemetery report given by Jennifer Slabic. There were two cremations. A lady called Jennifer regarding parents cemetery plats and who could be buried there. The board will let the family try to work that out.

John Mella gave the fireboard report.

Supervisor commented that we would have to see what we can spend our COVID monies on when the time comes. Supervisor asked about Lanny Campbell snowplowing and the board agreed to offer him the job again this year.

John Mella commented that the flags will be removed from the cemetery. Kristie Simrau asked the board if she could use the hall for her 4-H meetings on the 3^rd Thursday of the month. The board agreed to allow the meetings.

Motion by John Mella seconded by Doug Ritchie to adjourn at 7:16 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Kristie Simrau, Township Clerk