Gladwin Township Board Meeting

May 15, 2024

Meeting called to order at 6:30 by Supervisor. All board members were present except John Mella. Pledge to the flag. Other people present were Ron Taylor, Corey Cuddie, Jeremy Cuddie, Jennifer Slabic and Constance Thurlow-White. Motion by Doug Ritchie seconded by Jodie Klamer to approve minutes from the April minutes. M/C Treasurer’s report was given and the general account is $376,568.07 and Members First Credit Union Savings Account $6,090.77 Members First Credit Union CD $36,849.64. Motion by Kristie Simrau seconded by Doug Ritchie to accept and file the treasurer’s report as presented. M/C. The clerk presented the bills to be paid in the amount of $17,513.71, Motion by Jodie Klamer seconded by John Mella to pay the bills in the amount of $17,513.71. M/C.

County Commissioner- Ron Taylor was present and gave report. County working on the Master Plan and recycling.

Constance Thurlow-White was present and announced her candidacy for Gladwin County Clerk as a Republican.

Motion by Kristie Simrau seconded by Jodie Klamer for Resolution # 24-18 to allow the Gladwin County Drain Commissioner the authority to levy the funds to do maintenance on the Johnson Drain in Gladwin Township. Roll call vote Klamer- yes; Simrau-yes; Weaver-yes; Ritchie-yes; Mella absent. 4 ayes 1 absent Ayes carried M/C.

Jennifer Slabic gave the cemetery report. Two burials, mowing done for Mother’s Day, cemetery clean up and trees and brush removed. The new driveway has been put in at Ridge Cemetery.

Supervisor reported that Greaves trucking removed all the brush from the burn area for a charge while they were there doing the driveway. Supervisor asked if we could add the bill for Greaves to our monthly bills to be paid before next meeting. Greaves bill is $6,000 for the driveway and the brush removal. Motion by Kristie Simrau seconded by Doug Richie to pay Greaves Trucking $6,000 M/C.

Corey Cuddie stated that there are 3 amish schools in Gladwin Township and 2 are exempt.

Motion by Doug Ritchie seconded by Jodie Klamer to adjourn. M/C.

Respectfully Submitted,

Kristie Simrau, Township Clerk