Gladwin Township Board Meeting

March 19, 2025

Meeting called to order at 6:30 by Supervisor Weaver. All board members present except Doug Ritchie. Pledge to the flag. Other people present were Corey Cuddie, John Mella and Alan Donaldson. Motion by Jodie Klamer seconded by Jennifer Slabic to approve minutes from the February meeting. M/C Treasurer’s report was given and the general account is $252,184.29 and Members First Credit Union Savings Account $6,314.53 Members First Credit Union CD $38,362.71. Motion by Kristie Simrau seconded by Jennifer Slabic to accept and file the treasurer’s report as presented. The clerk presented the bills to be paid in the amount of $67,878.87 which includes the reimbursement for Jodie Klamer for the computer she purchased for her office. Motion by Jodie Klamer seconded by Jennifer Slabic to pay the bills in the amount of $67,878.87 M/C.

Alan Donaldson, County Commissioner was present and gave a report. Alan reported on statewide recycling mandatory by July 2026. Commented on the Hazardous Waste Day watch for the flyers.

Motion by Kristie Simrau seconded by Jodie Klamer to close the regular session and go into 2025-2026 budget hearing at 6:45 . M/C The clerk reviewed the budget. Motion to close the budget hearing and go back into regular session by Kristie Simrau seconded by Jodie Klamer. M/C. Motion by Jennifer Slabic seconded by Jodie Klamer to accept the 2025-2026 budget. M/C

The 2025-2026 Resolutions. Motion by Kristie Simrau seconded by Jodie Klamer for Resolution 25 - 2-8 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, Slabic- yes Ritchie absent. Ayes carried motion carried.

Motion by Kristie Simrau seconded by Jennifer Slabic for Resolution 25-9 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, Slabic-yes, Ritchie-absent Ayes carried motion carried. M/C.

Motion made by Kristie Simrau seconded by Jodie Klamer for Resolution 25-10 to set the regular township board meeting on the third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm for the year of 2025-2026. Roll call Klamer- yes, Simrau –yes, Weaver-yes, Slabic-yes, Ritchie-absent. Ayes carried motion carried

Motion made by Kristie Simrau seconded by Jennifer Slabic for Resolution 25-11 for General Appropriation Act with the General Revenue of $323,400.00 and expenditures of $301,933.50 and a contingency of $21,466.50. Bills to be paid prior to board approval are Consumers Energy. Roll call Klamer- yes, Simrau –yes, Weaver-yes, Slabic-yes, Ritchie-absent Ayes carried motion carried.

Motion by Kristie Simrau seconded by Jodie Klamer for Resolution 25-12 to adopt the millage request to be levied for 2025 tax year of 1-mill assessment on real property for the Gladwin Rural Urban Fire District. Roll call Klamer- yes, Simrau –yes, Weaver-yes, Slabic-yes, Ritchie-absent. Ayes carried motion carried.

Clerk gave the budget amendments for the 2024-2025 budget. Motion by Kristie Simrau seconded by Jennifer Slabic for Resolution #25-13 to approve the budget amendments for 2024-2025 as follows: Township Board Professional - $4,748.31; Office Equipment and Supplies $6.46; Election Wages - $1,027.00; Election Supplies & Expense $2,639.37; Clerk Supplies - $658.85; Reimbursement for Township - $413.75; Opening/closing - $3,500. Roll call Klamer- yes, Simrau –yes, Weaver-yes, Slabic-yes, Ritchie-absent. Ayes carried motion carried. M/C

Motion by Jennifer Slabic seconded by Jodie Klamer for Resolution #25-14 to approve the ARPA Budget from 2021-2025. Roll call Klamer- yes, Simrau –yes, Weaver-yes, Slabic-yes, Ritchie-absent. Ayes carried motion carried.

Jennifer gave the cemetery report. One full winter burial and one lot sale. Jennifer is checking on prices for computerized program for cemeteries.

John Mella gave the fireboard report.

Treasurer settled with the county for the 2024 tax year and all good.

Supervisor commented that two people came to Board of Review. Supervisor commented on Doug Ritchie being in a farm accident earlier in the day and currently in the hospital. Also commented that Don Hale passed away. Don was currently on our Board of Review board and previously served the township as treasurer and trustee. He will be missed. The township board will need to replace Don on the Board of Review before next spring.

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

Respectfully Submitted,

Kristie Simrau, Township Clerk