June 16, 2026 Special Board Meeting Minutes

Sheridan Township Board of Trustees Meeting

SPECIAL

June 16, 2026

10:00 am

I.          Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Richard Porter at 10:00 am.

The pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States: Led by Richard Porter.

            Present: Richard Porter, Scott Frederick, Rusty Smith, Hayley England and Stephanie Craig.

Absent: None.

II.         Approval of Agenda: The public hearing will be moved from item 8 to item 3  to right after the approval of the agenda.  After the public hearing the meeting will pick up as normal. A motion was made by Rusty, 2^nd by Scott to accept the agenda as amended.  All in favor, the motion passed. 

III.        Approval of previous township board minutes: A motion was made by Rusty, 2^nd by Scott to accept the April 21^st meeting minutes as presented.  All in favor, the motion passed.  A motion was made by Rusty, 2^nd by Scott to accept the April 28^th special meeting minutes as presented.  All in favor, the motion passed. A motion was made by Rusty, 2^nd by Scott to accept the May 28^th special meeting minutes as presented.  All in favor, the motion passed.    

IV.        Payment of Bills: A motion was made by Rusty, 2^nd by Scott to approve the payment of bills.  Roll call vote; all in favor.  The motion passed.

V.         Treasurers Report: A copy of the Treasurers report is provided for the board.  CD for the fire came due, it was moved to Homestead.  A motion was made by Rusty, 2^nd by Scott to allow the Treasurer to move money to create a new CD.  roll call vote all in favor the motion passed.   

VI.        Correspondence: City manager met with Richard and Scott and toured the Township building. 

VII.       Committee Reports: 

Planning Commission/Roads - Scott Frederick. A Special Planning Commission meeting was held last week to approve a 40x60 storage building for KCC.  At the regularly scheduled meeting the Planning Commission approved the rezoning that was tabled at the previous meeting changing an area in the Township from light industrial to medium density residential. 

Fire - Chief Lance Lohrke. Chief Lohrke goes over his report for April and May.  Training for April was hose deployments, and training for May was drivers training. 

Deputy - Jack Williamson. Deputy Williamson presents his report for April and May.  

Zoning Administrator - David Martin. The Zoning Administrator is still working on 24 Mile Rd. 

VIII.      Open Public Hearing: Public Hearing opened at 10:02. 

IX.        Public Comment: None

X.         Public Hearing on application for Solar Energy facility.  Exemption Certificate for Pivot Energy: For the 20-year PILT it would be approximately a $500,000 loss of revenue for the Township.             

XI.        Resolution 2026-15 approve/disapprove PILT application: A motion was made by Scott, 2^nd by Rusty to deny Resolution 2026-15.  Roll call vote.  All in favor; the motion passed. 

XII.       Close Public Hearing: Public Hearing Closed at 10:10.

XIII.      Albion Economic Development/425 workshop: Albion Economic Development would like to start fresh with a new 425 agreement.  Maps are provided for the board of the current 425 agreement properties.  Sheridan Township has two 425 agreements from 1991, and both have been mapped.  Discussion ensued about the current 425 agreement, and what would be possible options for a new agreement.  The new agreement request will include approximately 330 acres.             

XIV.      Old Business: None.

XV.       New Business

1.      Approve 2026 Tax Abatement Request. A motion was made by Rusty, 2^nd by Scott to approve the 2026 Tax Abatement Request.  Roll call vote.  All in favor; the motion passed. 

2.      Approve amended Resolution 2026-16 Year 1 local road agreement with Calhoun County Road Department.  A motion was made by Rusty, 2^nd by Scott to approve amended Resolution 2026-16 Year 1 local road agreement with Calhoun County Road Department.  Roll call vote; all in favor.  The motion passed. 

3.      Approve time-off calendar for Township employees.  A motion was made by Rusty, 2^nd by Scott to approve a time-off Google calendar for Township employees.  All in favor; the motion passed.

4.      Approve Resolution 2026-17 Conditional Use Permit as recommended by Planning Commission.  The Zoning Administrator explains this item.  A motion was made by Rusty,  2^nd by Scott to approve Resolution 2026-17 Conditional Use Permit as recommended by Planning Commission.  All in favor; the motion passed.

5.      Approve Maintenance Agreement with Ajax Heating.  A motion was made by Rusty, 2^nd by Scott to approve the Supervisor to sign the maintenance agreement with Ajax Heating for $750 with an added clause that allows the Township to cancel at any time. Roll call vote; all in favor.  The motion passed.

XII.       Adjourn: A motion was made by Hayley, 2^nd by Stephanie at to adjourn at 11:31.  All in favor, the motion passed.

Stephanie Craig, Secretary