Gladwin Township Board Meeting
August 21, 2024
Meeting called to order at 6:30
by Supervisor. All board members were
present. Pledge to the flag. Motion by Jodie Klamer seconded by John Mella to approve minutes from the July meeting. M/C
Treasurer’s report was given and the general account is $358,588.47 and Members First Credit
Union Savings Account $6,138.13 Members First Credit Union CD $37,290.56.
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 $26,061.73. Motion by
John Mella seconded by Doug Ritchie to pay the bills
in the amount of $26,061.73. M/C.
Ron Taylor, Commissioner said
there were two candidates, Alan Donaldson and Tom Lennon.
Old Business: Discussion on the guardrail in front of the
hall and parking lot. John talked to
road commission and they would not repair it.
The board said that it needs to stay.
If the posts are rotted, we can replace them.
The clerk had the Cost of Services for the Gladwin
Equalization Dept. Motion by Kriste Simrau seconded by John Mella
to sign the Cost of Services agreement for option 3, 3a and 3b. M/C.
Jennifer said they had 3 burials and the staking is completed.
John gave the fireboard report.
Supervisor said the gravel is done on Reigle Road and Weber
Road. They did weigh a couple loads of
the gravel. Supervisor asked about the check for Consumers on the street light
for M-30 and Wagarville intersection. Clerk will have the check at next meeting.
Invenergy representatives were present to give a presentation
on the Solar Leases and Solar Panel Farms.
Mike Hoadley, State Representative, was also present to answer
questions. There were many questions
asked. One of the questions was how much
land had been leased in Gladwin and Butman Township and they said around 1500
acres and 2000 is their target. The
solar company has 7 years for development stage. Invenergy is working on leasing from Nickless
Road to Hockaday and Ridge up to Butman Township.
State Representative, Hoadley, stated that the Clean Energy
Management Bill Act states that Michigan will be carbon free by 2040. He spoke about the counties master plan and
that it needs to be updated every 5 years in order to receive grants and
loans. If the township and county
decline large solar or wind operations they can go to the state to get
authority to go ahead. The only two electric
companies in the state are DTE and Consumers.
They cannot just take your property a property owner has to agree and
sign the lease agreement. He stated if
anyone has any further concerns or questions they can contact him anytime.
Invenergy passed out business cards and brochures if anyone has any further
questions to contact them. They are
happy to answer any questions.
Sheriff Shea was also present for our meeting.
Supervisor commented on talking to Jaynie Hoerouf
regarding eminent domain or adverse possession for solar and she also said no.
The board thanked Invenergy, Representative Hoadley and all of
the residents that attended this meeting.
It was a good informational meeting for all.
Motion to adjourn at 8:00 by Kristie Simrau seconded by John Mella. M/C.
Respectfully Submitted
Kristie Simrau, Clerk