Gladwin Township Board Meeting

May 17, 2023

Meeting called to order at 6:30 by Supervisor Weaver. John Mella was absent all other board were present. Pledge to the flag. Other people present were Jennifer Slabic, Keith Fisher, Taylor Bradshaw -Invenergy. Motion by Doug Ritchie seconded by Kristie Simrau to approve minutes from the April meeting. M/C Treasurer’s report was given and the general account is $361,261.15 and the money market account is $5614.73, Members First Credit Union Savings Account $500.11 Members First Credit Union CD $35,606.12. Motion by Kristie Simrau seconded by Doug Ritchie to accept and file the treasurer’s report as presented with correction to CD at Members First. Credit Union M/C. The clerk presented the bills to be paid in the amount of $11,619.62. Motion by Doug Ritchie seconded by Jodie Klamer to pay the bills in the amount of $11,619.62. M/C.

Discussion regarding the surveying at the cemetery. Jennifer and Bob met with both companies that showed interest in surveying and they will be getting us sealed bids.

Clerk talked about the consolidated school election with the pros and cons.

Clerk presented a property split for Walter and Deidre Iciek at 3400 N. Hockaday Road. The original parcel is 49.44 acres. The split will two parcels, the first will be 5 acres which includes the house and barns at 3400 N. Hockaday Road and the second parcel will be the remaining 44.44 acres. The split in Section 6 for Walter and Deidre Iciek has been approved through zoning and the township assessor. Motion by Kristie Simrau seconded by Jodie Klamer for Resolution #13 for the property split at 3400 N. Hockaday Road for Walter and Deidre Iciek. Roll call vote Klamer-yes; Simrau-yes; Weaver-yes, Ritchie-yes; Mella-absent. Ayes carried M/C.

The clerk commented on the ARPA funds and that she had finished the yearly report. Jodie commented that we could move the ARPA funds to our general account and then use them. Motion by Doug Ritchie seconded by Jodie Klamer to move all of the ARPA funds to our general account to be used. The clerk will keep record of all of the ARPA funds and what they are spent on. M/C.

Jennifer Slabic gave the cemetery report. Jennifer commented on talking to both surveying companies at the cemetery with Bob.

Supervisor commented on putting gravel on the new driveways at the cemetery.

Public comment: Keith Fisher was asking about ARPA funds and what the township was spending them on. He was also questioning about road work. The supervisor explained the road status in our township with the funds we have to use.

Motion to adjourn by Kristie Simrau seconded by Jodie Klamer at 7:10. M/C.

Respectfully Submitted,

Kristie Simrau, Township Clerk