Sheridan Township Board of Trustees Meeting
November 19, 2024
7:00 pm
I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Scott Frederick at 7:00 pm.
The pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States: Led by Scott Frederick.
Present: Scott Frederick, Rusty Smith, Hayley England, and Stephanie Craig.
Absent: Richard Porter, excused.
II. Approval of Agenda: A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Stephanie to accept the agenda as presented. All in favor, the motion passed.
III. Approval of previous township board minutes. A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Stephanie to accept the October 15th meeting minutes with a correction of item number 5, the addition of the vote. All in favor, the motion passed. A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Hayley to accept the November 15th special meeting minutes as presented. All in favor, the motion passed.
IV. Payment of Bills: A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Hayley to approve the payment of bills. Roll call vote; all in favor. The motion passed.
V. Treasurers Report: A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Stephaie to accept the Treasurer’s report as presented. Roll call vote; all in favor. The motion passed.
VI. Correspondence: None.
VII. Committee Reports:
Planning Commission/Roads - Scott Frederick. There was a road meeting with the road department to work on deciding which roads the Township would like to do next year. The Master Plan has been completed and has been sent to the board for approval.
Fire - Chief Lance Lohrke. Chief goes over his report for October. Training for October covered CPR. The Chief would like to hire Jim Hoch and Zachary Dutton as paid part-time firefighters. A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Hayley to approve the hiring of Jim Hoch and Zachary Dutton. All in favor; the motion passed.
Deputy - Jack Williamson. Jack presents his report for October.
VIII. Public Comment: Gary Tompkins is getting the Township Supervisors together to talk about what the priorities are for the next fiscal year. Tommy Miller gives an update; he will be moving into the role of Water Commissioner. Jim Haadsma thanks everyone for allowing him to represent us for the last 6 years.
IX. Unfinished Business: None.
X. New Business
1. Budget amendments for 2024-2025. The Clerk presents budget adjustments that need to be made for the 2024-2025 budget. A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Hayley to approve the budget adjustments as presented. Roll call vote; all in favor. The motion passed.
2. Approve Road Agreements for 2025. Scott states that the County does not really want to repair J Drive, but if we don't fix it soon, it will be a lost cause. It will also be easier for the County to close the bridge on J Drive if the road is in disrepair. A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Hayley to approve the road agreements for 2024. Roll call vote; all in favor. The motion passed.
3. Approve Master Plan Resolution 2024-18. A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Hayley to table this item until the January Board Meeting so the board has more time to review the Master Plan. All in favor; the motion passed.
4. Approve Resolution 2024-20 to accept conditional land use for Pivot Energy. A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Stephanie to approve Resolution 2024-20 for the Conditional Land Use for Pivot Energy. Roll call vote; all in favor. The motion passed.
5. Appoint Janet Cuatt to Planning Commission 3-year term, beginning 2025. A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Hayley to approve the appointment of Janet Cuatt to Planning Commission for a 3-year term. All in favor; the motion passed.
6. Appoint Scott England to Zoning Board of Appeals as Alternate beginning 2025. 3-year term. A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Stephanie to approve the appointment of Scott England as a Zoning Board of Appeals alternate for a 3-year term. All in favor; the motion passed.
7. Christmas luncheon December 23rd. The date for the luncheon is December 19th.
8. No December Board Meeting. A reminder that there is no regularly scheduled Board Meeting in December.
9. Approve Board Meeting schedule for 2025. This item should read “Approval of Yearly Office Closings.” A motion was made by Stephanie, 2nd by Rusty to approve the yearly office closing schedule for 2025. All in favor; the motion passed.
10. Toys for Tots. There is a toy drop-off box both in the Township Lobby and in the Fire Department.
XI. Adjourn: A motion was made by Hayley, 2nd by Stephanie, to adjourn at 7:33. All in favor, the motion passed.
Stephanie Craig, Secretary
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