Gladwin Township Board Meeting

March 20, 2024

Meeting called to order at 6:30 by Supervisor Weaver. All board members present. Pledge to the flag. Other people present were Jennifer Slabic, Corey Cuddie, Jeremy Cuddie, Ron Taylor and Bernadette Weaver. 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 $287,116.45 and Members First Credit Union Savings Account $6,086.97 Members First Credit Union CD $36,579.54. Motion by Doug Ritchie 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 $65,104.79. Motion by John Mella seconded by Doug Ritchie to pay the bills in the amount of $65,104.79 M/C.

Ron Taylor, County Commissioner was present and gave a report. He stated that he would not be running in the next election.

Clerk gave the budget amendments for the 2023-2024 budget. Motion by Kristie Simrau seconded by Doug Ritchie to approve the budget amendments for 2023-2024 as follows: Township Board Professional - $240.00; Drains - $1200; Election Wages - $800; Election Supplies & Expense $8,310; Clerk Supplies - $1220; Reimbursement for Township - $2052.95 Professional Services - $135; Equipment & Supplies $2252; Contracted Mowing and Mtn $ 120; Contract Services -$ 500; Fire Protection Contractor - $5,182.00; Insurance Membership Fee -$14; Insurance - $703. M/C

Motion by Kristie Simrau seconded by Doug Ritchie to close the regular meeting and hold the public hearing on the 2024-2025 budget at 6:45. M/C Discussion on the 2024-2025 budget. Motion to close the public hearing on the 2024-2025 budget by Doug Ritchie seconded by Jodie Klamer at 6:48 and go back to the regular meeting. M/C.

Clerk presented the 2024-2025 Budget. Motion by Jodie Klamer seconded by Doug Ritchie to approve the 2024-2025 Budget that was presented. Roll call vote Klamer-yes; Simrau- yes, Weaver-yes, Mella-yes, Ritchie- yes. Ayes carried motion carried. The 2024-2025 Budget has been adopted.

The 2024-2025 Resolutions. Motion by John Mella seconded by Doug Ritchie for Resolution 24 - 4-10 for the salaries for the board members Supervisor $6700; junk enforcement $750; Deputy Supervisor $300; Clerk $14,000; Deputy Clerk $400; Treasurer $13,200; Deputy Treasurer $400; Trustee $100 per diem. Roll call Klamer- yes, Simrau –yes, Weaver-yes, Mella-yes, Ritchie-yes; Ayes carried motion carried.

Doug Ritchie seconded by John Mella made a motion for Resolution 24-11 to designate Huntington Bank of Gladwin to be the depository for the township general account and tax account for the fiscal year and CD and savings account in Members First Credit union. Roll call Klamer- yes, Simrau –yes, Weaver-yes, Mella-yes, Ritchie-yes Ayes carried motion carried. M/C.

Motion by John Mella seconded by Jodie Klamer for Resolution 23- 12 to adopt the millage request to be levied for 2024 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 24-13 to assess each dwelling $175 annually for garbage/refuse fee to be charged on the December 2024 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 24-14 for General Appropriation Act with the General Revenue of $321,500.00 and expenditures of $301,150.00 and a contingency of $20,350.00. 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 24-15 to set the regular township board meeting on the third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm for the year of 2024-2025. Roll call Klamer- yes, Simrau –yes, Weaver-yes, Mella-yes, Ritchie-yes Ayes carried motion carried.

The township board acknowledged Bernadette Weaver for her many years of working with the township as assessor. The board thanked her and wished her well.

Jennifer Slabic gave the cemetery report, two burials. Jennifer had prices for the grave lot markers. The prices were for 1300 markers. She had some prices of $11,500 and $12,500 and then she showed the board of some homemade ones that Jeff Slabic made out of stainless. The charge for the homemade ones would be $7800 for product and labor. Motion by Doug Ritchie about the gravel for the roads at the cemetery. Greaves quote is $5710 and Arden Shell is $8750. Motion by John Mella seconded by Jodie Klamer to hire Greaves trucking for the gravel and making the roadways in the cemetery. M/C.

John Mella reported that there is a new bulletin board at the Ridge Cemetery. John Mella gave the fireboard report.

Supervisor commented talked to Christy VanTiem the county treasurer regarding the landbank grant for blight. Motion by Kristie Simrau seconded by John Mella to work with Gladwin County Landbank on parcel of property on 2742 Parkway Ct. parcel # 080-031-400-013-00. Supervisor also commented on checking with Consumers on the traffic light at Wagarville and M-30 intersection they will get us an estimate.

Supervisor commented on the gravel work for this year. He suggested one mile on Riegle Road and finish the remaining 2 miles of Weber Road east of Hockaday. Motion by Kristie Simrau seconded by John Mella to do the gravel jobs and use ARPA funds for the amount above our budget. M/C.

Supervisor commented that one person came for Board of Review and they had two hardship cases.

The clerk commented on having Klein Construction get prices for new toilets and sinks in the restrooms. Kristie said she will do the painting and decorating. The board can use the $800 contribution to the township to cover some of the cost.

Motion to adjourn by John Mella seconded by Doug Ritchie at 7:58. M/C.

Respectfully Submitted,

Kristie Simrau, Township Clerk