Gladwin Township Board Meeting

June 19, 2024

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 Corey Cuddie, Jeremy Cuddie, Garold Klein, Tom Lennon, and Keith Edick. Motion by Jodie Klamer seconded by John Mella to approve minutes from the May meeting. M/C Treasurer’s report was given and the general account is $375,227.49 and Members First Credit Union Savings Account $6,088.27 Members First Credit Union CD $36,987.66. Motion by Doug Ritchie seconded by John Mella to accept and file the treasurer’s report as presented. M/C. The clerk presented the bills to be paid in the amount of $30,193.92. Motion by John Mella seconded by Doug Ritchie to pay the bills in the amount of $30,193.92. M/C.

County Commissioner- Ron Taylor was present and gave report. Discussion on Solar Leases and the Planning commission. There was an extensive discussion regarding the solar leases in our township.

Karyn Tomczyk – candidate for 55^th Circuit Court Judge for Gladwin and Clare Counties.

John Mella had Mr. Bontrager here at the hall and they got up on the roof and John said the roof is in bad condition so Mr. Bontrager gave him an estimate to replace the roof with steel. The clerk will keep the bid and the board will ask for additional bids when the time comes to replace the roof.

The clerk requested a pay increase for the election workers for our township. They currently get paid $10 per hour which has not been raised for more many years. The clerk gave some comparisons and requested a pay raise to $12 for workers and $14 for chairperson. Motion by John Mella seconded by Jodie Klamer to raise the rates for election workers to $12 per hour for election inspectors and $14 for the chairperson per hour. M/C.

Clerk reminded of the election inspector training coming up in July. Anyone interested let her know for details.

Jennifer gave the cemetery report. There were 3 full burials and 2 cremations last month. The cemeteries were mowed for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Lee Ramsey Funeral Home was requesting the township to put temporary markers in to identify the graves before the headstone arrives. Jeff and Jennifer Slabic are putting in the markers on the cemetery lots for $5 per marker.

John gave the fireboard report.

Supervisor would like to get 10 yards of gravel for holes in existing driveways in Ridge Cemetery. The board agreed to get 10 yards of gravel.

Public comment. Keith Edick was present and asked some questions regarding the solar farms and to commissioner Taylor regarding the planning commission.

Supervisor had a statement for a $100 permit fee to Consumers to get a permit to get a stop light on M-30 /Wagarville intersection. Consumers will get us the cost for the light after they get the permit and prepare an estimate. This permit does not require us to go ahead with the light.

Clerk mentioned about a phone call from GFL regarding a resident on 420 Burwood that puts their trash can out after the driver goes by and the driver will no longer be picking up his trash after he turns around and heads back out.

Motion to adjourn at 8:10 by Doug Ritchie seconded by John Mella. M/C.

Respectfully Submitted,

Kristie Simrau, Township Clerk