June 17, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
- Stephanie Craig
- Jun 16
- 3 min read
Updated: Sep 17
Sheridan Township Board of Trustees Meeting
June 17, 2025
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 Rusty Smith.
II. Present: Richard Porter, Scott Frederick, Rusty Smith, Hayley England and Stephanie Craig.
Absent: None.
III. Approval of Agenda: A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott 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 April 15th meeting minutes as presented. All in favor, the motion passed. A motion was made by Scott, 2nd by Rusty to accept the April 28th special meeting minutes as presented. All in favor, the motion passed. A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott to accept the May 20th special 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: Treasurers report is provided for the board.
VIII. Correspondence: Gary Tompkins has not gotten back to the Supervisor about the amount of money that was given to the County by the Solar Companies for the roads. The Supervisor will have our attorney send a FOIA request if we do not hear back from Gary soon.
IX. Committee Reports:
1. Planning Commission/Roads - Scott Frederick. At their most recent meeting, The Planning Commission did a quick review of the ordinance book. Discussion about battery storage was included in the meeting. The new TV and Owl were used during the meeting, and it worked well. Blair Williams called wanting to thank everyone on the Board for fighting for J Drive.
2. Fire - Chief Lance Lohrke. Chief Lohrke goes over his reports for April and May. Training for April covered brush fires and traffic management; training for May covered the new radios. We received a Par Plan grant to install HAAS alerting system in Brush 16, Rescue 16, and Engine 16-2. The pancake breakfast went well, over 100 people were served.
3. Deputy - Jack Williamson. Deputy Williamsons presents his reports for April and May.
X. Public Comment: Janet Cuatt was asked for an update on her “Hidden Drive” sign request. After discussion, a motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott to purchase a hidden drive sign for C Drive. Roll call vote; all in favor. The motion passed.
XI. Unfinished Business: None.
XII. New Business
1. Presentation Calhoun County Services. Rod Auton gave a Calhoun County senior services update. They currently have 22 different programs for seniors. There are updated brochures for residents, and next month is the annual Centenarian event. They are looking for a volunteer “senior ambassador” in Sheridan Township that would help older adults in need in our area.
2. Approve 2025 Tax Rates. A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott to approve the 2025 Tax Rates. Roll call vote; all in favor. The motion passed
3. Approve carpeting quote. A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott to approve the carpeting quote from Christoff & Sons for $12,265.54. Roll call vote; all in favor. The motion passed.
4. Approve amended Township Hall rental policy. A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott to approve the new Township Hall rental policy on the condition that the Clerk and Office Administrator correct any errors. All in favor, the motion passed.
5. Approve quote for painting Fire Department day room, bathroom and bunk room. A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott to approve the painting of the Fire Department day room, bathroom and bunk room. Roll call vote; all in favor. The motion passed
6. Start review of recommended ordinance amendments. Scott recommends that we hold off on approval of the ordinance amendments until the Board Members have had a chance to look at the changes that have been made.
XII. Adjourn: A motion was made by Stephanie, 2nd by Scott, to adjourn at 7:36. All in favor, the motion passed.
Stephanie Craig, Secretary
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