March 18, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes

Sheridan Township Board of Trustees Meeting

March 18, 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 Richard Porter.   

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

Absent:  None

III.        Approval of Agenda:  The agenda needs to be amended.  Item number 7 needs to be added as “budget adjustments for the 2024-2025 budget.”  Item number 8 needs to be added as “photos of the board.”  Item number 9 needs to be added as “discussion to repair/replace the carpet in the Supervisors office.”  A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott to accept the agenda with the amendments.  All in favor, the motion passed. 

IV.        Approval of previous township board minutes:  A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott to accept the February 18th meeting minutes as presented.  All in favor, the motion passed.  A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott to accept the March 12th special meeting minutes as presented.  All in favor, the motion passed.   

V.         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.

VI.        Treasurers Report:   A copy of the Treasurers report is provided for the board. 

VII.       Correspondence:  None.

VIII.      Committee Reports:

1.      Planning Commission/Roads - Scott Frederick.  There has not been a Planning meeting since the last board meeting, so there is no update at this time.

2.      Fire - Chief Lance Lohrke.  Chief goes over his report for February.  Training for February covered cancer prevention. 

3.      Deputy - Jack Williamson.  Jack presents his report for February.  The new vehicle will be dropped off on Thursday for upfitting. 

IX.        Public Comment:  None

X.         Unfinished Business:

1.      Resolution 2025-07 Clerk wage request.  Approved March 12, 2025, at a special meeting.

2.      Resolution 2025-08 Treasurer wage request.  Approved March 12, 2025, at a special meeting.

3.      Resolution 2025-09 Supervisor wage request.  Approved March 12, 2025, at a special meeting.

4.      Resolution 2025-03 Clerk Par Plan grant, risk reduction.  Approved March 12, 2025, at a special meeting.

XI.        New Business

1.      Resolution 2025-04 to approve 2025-2026 Township annual budget.  A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott to approve Resolution 2025-04 approving the Township annual budget.  Roll call vote.  All in favor, the motion passed.

2.      Resolution 2025-05 to approve 2025-2026 Fire Department budget.  A motion was made by Scott, 2nd by Rusty to approve Resolution 2025-05 approving the Fire Department annual budget.  Roll call vote.  All in favor, the motion passed.

3.      Resolution 2025-06 to approve 2025-2026 Board Meeting dates.  A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott to approve Resolution 2025-06 approving the Township annual meeting dates.  All in favor, the motion passed.

4.      Resolution 2025-10 Letters of support for Broadband Expansion.  A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott to approve Resolution 2025-10 approving the Broadband Expansion letters of support.  Roll call vote.  All in favor, the motion passed.

5.      Rescind Recreation Camper Vehicle Ordinance 2019-02, re-issue Recreational Camper Vehicle Ordinance 2025-11; Approve new Recreational Camper Vehicle Application.  A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott to rescind Recreational Camper Vehicle Ordinance 2019-02.  Roll call vote.  All in favor, the motion passed.  A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Hayley to approve Resolution 2025-04 approving the new Recreational Camper Vehicle Ordinance.  Roll call vote.  All in favor, the motion passed.  A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Hayley to approve the new Recreational Camper Vehicle Application.  All in favor, the motion passed.

6.      Approve Walt Obrinske bid for local trash pickup 2025.  The quote from Walt Obrinske has not yet been received.  A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott to give the Supervisor the authority to approve a trash pickup bid under $2,000.  Roll call vote.  All in favor, the motion passed. 

7.      Budget adjustments for the 2024-2025 budget.  A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott to approve the budget adjustments as presented by the Clerk.  Roll call vote.  All in favor, the motion passed.

8.      Photos of board and employees.  On April 15th, 9:30-10:00 am a photographer will be coming to take photos of the Township board members/employees.

9.      Carpet for Supervisor's office.  The Supervisor has gotten a quote for repair/replacement of the carpet in his office.  The cost would be $460 to stretch/repair the carpet, while full replacement cost is approximately $2,000.  The board might want to consider re-carpeting the hallway and the office at the same time.  This will be discussed at a later date.

XII.       Adjourn:  A motion was made by Hayley, 2nd by Stephanie, to adjourn at 7:42.  All in favor, the motion passed.

Stephanie Craig, Secretary