Gladwin Township Board Meeting

August 17, 2022

Meeting called to order at 6:30 by Supervisor Weaver. All board members present. Pledge to the flag. Other people present were Jennifer Slabic, Fred Short, Banton Heister. Motion by John Mella seconded by Doug Ritchie to approve minutes from the July meeting. M/C Treasurer’s report was given and the general account is $331,935.01 and the money market account is $41,056.69. Motion by Kristie Simrau seconded by Doug Ritchie to accept and file the treasurer’s report as presented. The clerk presented the bills to be paid in the amount of $49,712.06. Motion by Jodie Klamer seconded by John Mella to pay the bills in the amount of $49,712.06. M/C.

County Commissioner, Kyle Grove, was absent but did have a report for the board in writing.

Clerk commented that our election went very well for the primary. She had very good election workers no issues. The clerk reported that she is in need of a new computer her current laptop is very slow. The treasurer had received one estimate and the clerk and treasurer will get more estimates for the next meeting. The treasurer got an estimate from Sam’s Club for new table and chairs for the township hall. We would use some of our ARPA funds for them. The clerk will check with MTA and the auditor for the final details on spending the ARPA funds. So this will be tabled until the September meeting. Clerk will be checking with the surveyors for cemetery. The treasure commented on talking to someone to replace the windows and the door on the North end of the hall.

Cemetery report from Jennifer. Mowing was done and they had a full burial and a cremation. Jennifer commented about the container sizes of the cremations. Some people are using containers larger than a child casket. She would like anything over the normal size container would pay for a full burial. The board will address the fee schedule next meeting. Mr Lennon has decided to purchase two cemetery lots but would still like to get those other lots in his name. Supervisor commented that he was contacted by Ida Swirles and she would like to donate 4 cemetery lots in Ridge Cemetery back to the township.

Fred Short from Ven-Energy was present to introduce himself and his company. His company is a solar panel company and they are in the township talking to people. The county does have a solar ordinance in place. He stated there were around 2000 acres in Gladwin Township that have signed contracts for solar panels.

John Mella gave the fireboard report. He also requested that our township allow the fire dept., David Sprang to apply for a grant through the Gladwin Foundation in the township name to utilize the $2,000 the township is allowed to be used toward a new fire truck. Motion by Kristie Simrau seconded by John Mella to allow David Sprang to apply for grant for $2,000 allotted to Gladwin Township for this year only to be put toward a new fire truck. M/C. John also commented on the Hazard Mitigation meetings that he has been attending. Thank you to John for representing our township at those meetings.

The Road Commission will have their annual meeting. John Mella and Bob Weaver will attend the meeting. They will also be doing their fall ride around.

The clerk had been approached about the excessive of automobiles being moved in on the house on the corner of Wagarville and Hockaday. There are new owners there and the clerk suggested maybe having supervisor stop by and inquire about all the automobiles. John stated he would go with the supervisor if he would like him to.

Motion to adjourn at 7:18 by Doug Ritchie seconded by John Mella. M/C

Respectfully Submitted,

Kristie Simrau, Township Clerk