July 21, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
- Stephanie Craig
- Jul 21
- 3 min read
Sheridan Township Board of Trustees Meeting
July 21, 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 Richard Porter.
II. Present: Richard Porter, Scott Frederick (late), Hayley England and Stephanie Craig.
Absent: Rusty Smith
III. Approval of Agenda: Richard would like to add Ajax Heating to unfinished business. A motion was made by Richard, 2nd by Hayley to accept the agenda. All in favor, the motion passed.
V. Approval of previous township board minutes: A motion was made by Hayley, 2nd by Richard to accept the June 16th meeting minutes as presented. All in favor, the motion passed.
VI. Payment of Bills: A motion was made by Hayley, 2nd by Richard 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. A new Fire Fund CD was opened at Homestead Savings Bank.
VIII. Correspondence: None
IX. Committee Reports:
Planning Commission/Roads - Scott Frederick. Not present.
Fire - Chief Lance Lohrke. Chief Lohrke goes over his report for June. Training for June covered pumping and drafting.
Deputy - Jack Williamson. Deputy Williamson presents his report for June
X. Public Comment: None
XI. Unfinished Business: Ajax heating and cooling has informed us that we need to replace one of our heating units. We have been expecting this and have budgeted for its replacement for the last few years. A motion was made by Stephanie, 2nd by Hayley to allow the Supervisor to order a replacement heating unit. Roll call vote; all in favor. The motion passed.
XII. New Business
1. Presentation of annual audit by Markowski & Company. Scott McLane from Markowski presents the 2025-2026 audit.
2. Resolution 2026-18 Memorandum of agreement between Sheridan Township and Calhoun County Road Department for 24 Mile Road bridge. Richard explains the agreement and why it is necessary. A motion was made by Hayley, 2nd by Scott to approve Resolution 2026-18. Roll call vote; all in favor. The motion passed.
3. Resolution 2026-19 Non-Disclosure Agreement for 425. The Board of Economic Development would like to form a committee with the Township to work together on a 425 agreement. The members will include Richard Porter, Scott Frederick, and David Martin. This committee agreement includes an anti-non-disclosure clause, meaning that none of the parties involved will be allowed to sign a non-disclosure agreement. This will be an open and transparent committee. A motion was made by Stephanie, 2nd by Scott to approve Resolution 2026-19. Roll call vote; all in favor. The motion passed.
4. Approve PC and County recommendation to change C Drive North and 27 Mile Road from agricultural to medium density residential. This item will be tabled until the next meeting as the ordinance was not received from the attorneys in time for the meeting.
5. Discuss relocating and downsizing of office safe. There will be sealed bid auction for the current safe with a minimum bid to be determined later. The buyer will be responsible for removal in a timely manner and will also be liable for any damage that might occur during removal. A motion was made by Scott, 2nd by Richard to approve the purchase of a new safe and auctioning off the old safe. Roll call vote; all in favor. The motion passed.
6. Discuss adding Board Comments as an agenda monthly item. The board does not feel that this item is necessary
XII. Adjourn: A motion was made by Hayley, 2nd by Stephanie at to adjourn at 7:45. All in favor, the motion passed.
Stephanie Craig, Secretary
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