March 17, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes

Sheridan Township Board of Trustees Meeting

March 17, 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 Stephanie Craig.

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

Absent: None.

III.        Approval of Agenda: Item needs to be added to the agenda.  Item number 11 will be a trash pickup by Walt Obrinske.  A motion was made by Rusty, 2^nd by Scott to accept the agenda with the addition.  All in favor, the motion passed. 

V.         Approval of previous township board minutes: A motion was made by Scott, 2^nd by Rusty to accept the February 17^th meeting minutes as presented.  All in favor, the motion passed.  A motion was made by Rusty, 2^nd by Scott to accept the February 18^th budget workshop minutes as presented.  All in favor, the motion passed.  

VI.        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.

VII.       Treasurers Report: A copy of the Treasurers report is provided for the board.  The Township received funds from Enbridge Vector Pipeline; it was put into a CD.    

VIII.      Correspondence: None

IX.        Committee Reports:

Planning Commission/Roads - Scott Frederick.  Planning had a quick meeting this month, nothing to discuss with the board at this time.  The Township received an email from the road department; the solar companies have provided the Township with $850,000 to be used for roads that have been affected by the addition of the solar fields.  The board would like these funds to be used this budget year for road replacement and repair. 

Fire - Chief Lance Lohrke.  Chief Lohrke goes over his report for February.  Training for February covered ropes and knots.  Five firefighters also attended ice rescue training in Clarence Township.  CPR class is coming up this Saturday.  A motion was made by Rusty, 2^nd by Scott to apply for a grant through Par Plan for tablets.  All in favor; the motion passed. 

Deputy - Jack Williamson.  Deputy Williamson presents his report for February.  

X.         Public Comment: Gary Tompkins updates on when 2026 road projects will begin.  Calhoun County will be participating in the statewide tornado drill on March 18^th.  Tompkins will be attending a meeting on April 10^th in Lee Township with Congressman Walberg about a possible 8-million-dollar grant for roads. 

Dave Blodgett has concerns about surveying and core boring in the fields in the possible 425 agreement property.      

XI.        Unfinished Business: None

XII.       New Business

1.      Resolution 2026-03 Approve 2026-2027 Board Meeting Dates.  A motion was made by Rusty, 2^nd by Scott to approve Resolution 2026-03 to approve the annual meeting dates.  All in favor; the motion passed. 

2.      Resolution 2026-04 Establish Township Supervisor Salary.  A motion was made by Rusty, 2^nd by Scott to approve Resolution 2026-04 to establish the township Supervisor salary.  Roll call vote; all in favor.  The motion passed. 

3.      Resolution 2026-05 Establish Township Clerk Salary.  A motion was made by Rusty, 2^nd by Scott to approve Resolution 2026-05 to establish the township Clerk salary.  Roll call vote; all in favor.  The motion passed.

4.      Resolution 2026-06 Establish Township Treasurer Salary.  A motion was made by Rusty, 2^nd by Scott to approve Resolution 2026-06 to establish the township Treasurer salary.  Roll call vote; all in favor.  The motion passed.

5.      Resolution 2026-07 Establish Township Trustee Salary.  A motion was made by Stephanie, 2^nd by Hayley to approve Resolution 2026-07 to establish the township Trustee salary.  Roll call vote.  Rusty abstains.  All others in favor; the motion passed.

6.      Resolution 2026-08 Establish Township Trustee Salary.  A motion was made by Stephanie, 2^nd by Hayley to approve Resolution 2026-08 to establish the township Trustee salary.    Roll call vote.  Rusty abstains.  All others in favor; the motion passed. 

7.      Resolution 2026-09 Adopt 2026-2027 Sheridan Township budget.  A motion was made by Rusty, 2^nd by Scott to approve Resolution 2026-09 to adopt the 2026-2027 Sheridan Township budget.  Roll call vote; all in favor.  The motion passed.

8.      Resolution 2026-10 Adopt 2026-2027 Sheridan Township Fire Department budget.  A motion was made by Rusty, 2^nd by Scott to approve Resolution 2026-10 to adopt the 2026-2027 Sheridan Township Fire Department budget.  Roll call vote; all in favor.  The motion passed.

9.      Resolution 2026-11 Approve 2026-2027 mileage rate.  A motion was made by Rusty, 2^nd by Scott to approve Resolution 2026-11 to approve the 2026-2027 mileage rate.  Roll call vote; all in favor.  The motion passed.

10.  Vote on joining Greater Albion Chamber of Commerce. A motion was made by Rusty, 2^nd by Scott to decline joining the Greater Albion Chamber of Commerce.  Roll call vote; all in favor.  The motion passed.

11.  Spring trash pickup quote from Walt Obrinske.  Walt Obrinske has quoted the Township $1,500 to do a roadside trash pickup in April.  A motion was made by Rusty, 2^nd by Scott to approve the $1,500 quote from Walt Obrinske.  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 7:38.  All in favor, the motion passed.

Stephanie Craig, Secretary