August 18, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
Sheridan Township Board of Trustees Meeting
August 18, 2026
Corrected at Special Meeting held on September 23, 2026
7:00 pm
I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Richard Porter at 7:00 pm.
The pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States: Led by Gary Tompkins.
II. Present: Richard Porter, Rusty Smith, Scott Frederick, Hayley England and Stephanie Craig.
Absent: None
III. Approval of Agenda: Ajax heating will be discussed in correspondence, item VIII. A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott to accept the agenda as presented. All in favor, the motion passed.
V. Approval of previous township board minutes: A motion was made by Scott, 2nd by Rusty to accept the July 21st meeting minutes as presented. All in favor, the motion passed.
VI. Payment of Bills: A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott to approve the payment of bills. Roll call vote; all in favor. The motion passed.
VII. Treasurers Report: A copy of the Treasurers report is provided for the board.
VIII. Correspondence: Ajax will be replacing the heating unit. The cost for the new unit is $13,460.00.
IX. Committee Reports:
Planning Commission/Roads - Scott Frederick. Our current moratorium on data centers is coming to an end. The Planning Commission is looking to see if we can extend this. They need more time to work out and research this issue.
Fire - Chief Lance Lohrke. Tyler Collins goes over the Fire Department report for July. Training for July covered water rescue and boom deployment.
Deputy - Jack Williamson. Deputy Williamsons report for July is provided forp the board.
X. Public Comment: Gary Tompkins makes a public comment. Mark Tourangeau introduces himself. He owns property on 24 Mile Rd. There are a lot of issues in this area. He would like to see the Township invest more to clean up and make this area safe.
XI. Unfinished Business: None
XII. New Business
1. Approve PC and County recommendation to change C Drive North and 27 Mile Road from Agricultural Light Industrial to Medium Density Residential. A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott to approve ordinance 2026-04 changing C Drive North and 27 Mile Road from Agricultural Light Industrial to Medium Density Residential. Roll call vote; all in favor. The motion passed.
2. Appoint board member to be on Albion Economic Development revolving loan committee. Scott Frederick has agreed to be this member on a trial basis. The Supervisor appoints Scott Frederick to be on Albion Economic Development revolving loan committee.
XII. Adjourn: A motion was made by Hayley, 2nd by Stephanie at to adjourn at 7:31. All in favor, the motion passed.
Stephanie Craig, Secretary
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