Gladwin Township Board Meeting

January 15, 2025

Meeting called to order at 6:30 by Supervisor. All board members were present. Others present Corey Cuddie, Jeremy Cuddie, Alan Donaldson representatives from Invenergy. Pledge to the flag. Motion by Jodie Klamer seconded by Doug Ritchie to approve minutes from the December meeting. M/C Treasurer’s report was given and the general account is $250,979.89 and Members First Credit Union Savings Account $37,595.94, Members First Credit Union CD $6,188.41. Motion by Doug Ritchie seconded by Kristie Simrau to accept and file the treasurer’s report as presented. M/C. The bills were presented to be paid in the amount of $12,918.05. Motion by Doug Ritchie seconded by Jodie Klamer to pay the bills in the amount of $12,918.05. M/C.

Alan Donaldson, County Commissioner, was present and gave report. Alan reported that the county will be forming a committee to form a new master plan. Also they will be forming a master plan for the parks in the county. Alan said that they would like interest from all of the township boards.

Discussion regarding the drain assessments for the township. The clerk suggested paying all of the one year and two year assessments in our new fiscal year. The 11 year assessment we can make yearly payments. The clerk verified this plan with the drain commissioner and they approved.

The board met for their budget workshop and discussed some changes in charges for the township. Kristie Simrau made a motion seconded by Doug Ritchie to increase the Board of Review wage to $50 for half day and $100 for a full day. M/C Kristie Simrau made a motion seconded by Doug Ritchie to increase full casket burial to $650 year round, cremations over 15 x 15 will be $400, infant casket burial $300, disinterment full casket will be $1,000 and non-resident burial will be an extra $100. M/C. Kristie Simrau made a motion seconded by Doug Ritchie to increase the hall rental to $75 with a $50 deposit. M/C. All of the increases will be added to our Gladwin Township Fee Schedule effective April 1, 2025.

Cemetery report by Jennifer. She had one full burial. Also discussed was a plan moving forward in working with the funeral homes. Jennifer and staff at the Hall Kokotovich Funeral Home had some issues over a previous burial regarding lots owned by family members. The board discussed the previous policy for heirs owning lots. Supervisor will stop by the funeral home to discuss.

Supervisor stated he needed to get the brine contract in. Board wants after Memorial Day and after July 4^th.

Jodie Klamer commented on the Legislative Breakfast she attended. Jodie also commented on the Leadership course she is in and loves it.

Motion to adjourn by Doug Ritchie seconded by Jodie Klamer at 7:19.

Respectfully Submitted

Kristie Simrau, Clerk