Gladwin Township Board Meeting

March 15, 2023

Meeting called to order at 6:30 by Supervisor Weaver. All board members present. Pledge to the flag. Other people present were Jennifer Slabic. Motion by Jodie Klamer seconded by John Mella to approve minutes from the February meeting. M/C Treasurer’s report was given and the general account is $259,434.56 and the money market account is $5,613.30, Members First Credit Union Savings Account $500.00 Members First Credit Union CD $35,000.00. Motion by John Mella seconded by Kristie Simrau to accept and file the treasurer’s report as presented. The clerk presented the bills to be paid in the amount of $62,946.83. Motion by John Mella seconded by Doug Ritchie to pay the bills in the amount of $62,946.83 M/C.

Ron Taylor, County Commissioner was present and gave a report. He discussed the broadband Ron Taylor discussed the county zoning to discuss Solar Farms. Supervisor commented on the county zoning repealing the Junk Ordinance and Sound Ordinance. He commented on an Amish man protesting his taxes using rough cut lumber at the Board of Review and about building permits.

Rick Seebeck was present to give a presentation on the upcoming school millage May 2, 2023.

The 2023-2024 Resolutions. Motion by John Mella seconded by Kristie Simrau for Resolution 23 - 3-9 for the salaries for the board members Supervisor $6500; junk enforcement $750; Deputy Supervisor $300; Clerk $13,500; Deputy Clerk $400; Treasurer $12,700; Deputy Treasurer $400; Trustee $100 per diem. Roll call Klamer- yes, Simrau –yes, Weaver-yes, Mella-yes, Ritchie-yes Ayes carried motion carried.

John Mella seconded by Kristie Simrau made a motion for Resolution 23-10 to designate Huntington Bank of Gladwin to be the depository for the township general account and tax account for the fiscal year. Roll call Klamer- yes, Simrau –yes, Weaver-yes, Mella-yes, Ritchie-yes Ayes carried motion carried. M/C.

Motion by John Mella seconded by Doug Ritchie for Resolution 23- 11 to adopt the millage request to be levied for 2023 tax year of 1-mill assessment on real property for the Gladwin Rural Urban Fire District. Roll call Klamer- yes, Simrau –yes, Weaver-yes, Mella-yes, Ritchie-yes Ayes carried motion carried.

Motion made by Jodie Klamer seconded by Doug Ritchie for Resolution 23-12 to assess each dwelling $190 annually for garbage/refuse fee to be charged on the December 2023 tax billing. Roll call Klamer- yes, Simrau –yes, Weaver-yes, Mella-yes, Ritchie-yes Ayes carried motion carried.

Motion made by Doug Ritchie seconded by Jodie Klamer for Resolution 23-13 for General Appropriation Act with the General Revenue of $310,300.00 and expenditures of $284,884.00 and a contingency of $25,416.00. Bills to be paid prior to board approval are Consumers Energy. Roll call Klamer- yes, Simrau –yes, Weaver-yes, Mella-yes, Ritchie-yes Ayes carried motion carried.

Motion made by John Mella seconded by Doug Ritchie for Resolution 23-14 to set the regular township board meeting on the third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm for the year of 2023-2024. Roll call Klamer- yes, Simrau –yes, Weaver-yes, Mella-yes, Ritchie-yes Ayes carried motion carried.

Clerk gave the budget amendments for the 2022-2023 budget. Motion by Doug Ritchie seconded by John Mella to approve the budget amendments for 2023-2024 as follows: Township Board Professional - $3,340; Contributions - $200; Clerk Supplies - $795; Reimbursement for Township - $190; Professional Services - $350; Contract Services - $740; Public Utilities - $724; Fire Protection Contractor - $1432; Gravel contribution - $1,054; Insurance Membership Fee -$25; Insurance - $156; Workman’s Comp Insurance - $565; Payroll Expenses - $711. M/C

Clerk presented the 2023-2024 Budget. Motion by Jodie Klamer seconded by Doug Ritchie to approve the 2023 -2024 Budget that was presented. Roll call vote Klamer-yes; Simrau- yes, Weaver-yes, Mella-yes, Ritchie- yes. Ayes carried motion carried. The 2023-2024 Budget has been adopted.

Nothing to report for cemetery. John gave the fireboard report.

Supervisor commented on the gravel and talking to Buckeye Township about gravel for Weber Road. Board of Review had 5 people.

Motion to adjourn by John Mella seconded by Doug Ritchie at 7:30. M/C.

Respectfully Submitted,

Kristie Simrau, Township Clerk