Gladwin Township Board Meeting

October 18, 2023

Meeting called to order at 6:30 by Supervisor. All board members were present. Pledge to the flag. Other people present were Jennifer Slabic, Ron Taylor, Bernadette Weaver John Vanderhagen and Chuck Frisbie. Motion by Jodie Klamer seconded by John Mella to approve minutes from the September minutes. M/C Treasurer’s report was given and the general account is $313,517.67 and Members First Credit Union Savings Account $6,083.13 Members First Credit Union CD $35,915.47. Motion by Doug Ritchie seconded by Kristie Simrau to accept and file the treasurer’s report as presented. M/C. The clerk presented the bills to be paid in the amount of $10,836.21. Motion by John Mella seconded by Doug Ritchie to pay the bills in the amount of $10,836.21. M/C.

County Commissioner- Ron Taylor was present and gave report. Ron reminded everyone of the Law Enforcement millage in November.

Bernadette Weaver, Assessor reported on AMAR audit. She did very well just a few minor issues that she resolved. Thank you to Bernadette.

Fireboard report given by John Mella.

Cemetery report from Jennifer. She had 2 full burials and one cremation. She sold a couple lots. Laphams are scheduled to start next week with surveying out the lots.

Clerk will have the exact price for tables and chairs for the township hall. Clerk also mentioned that Garold Klein said he will be getting the window sills and the door wrapped up yet this fall.

Chuck Frisbie, Gladwin Community Schools Superintendent, was present to report on the error the tax bills. He explained how that money will be returned to the taxpayers it effects.

John Vanderhagen was present and asking for suggestions on what to do with the neighborhood on end of Parkway. Our supervisor has sent letters to residents down there and visited homes a while back. John wanted the board to all drive down there and see what he is talking about. The township board is limited in what we can do. We did refer him to the County Zoning.

Motion to adjourn by Doug Ritchie seconded by John Mella at 7:35. M/C.

Respectfully Submitted,

Kristie Simrau, Township Clerk