September 16, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
- Stephanie Craig
- Sep 16
- 3 min read
Sheridan Township Board of Trustees Meeting
September 16, 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 Scott, 2nd by Rusty accept the agenda as presented. All in favor, the motion passed.
V. Approval of previous township board minutes: A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott to accept the August 19th meeting minutes as presented. All in favor, the motion passed.
VI. Payment of Bills: A motion was made by Scott, 2nd by Rusty to approve the payment of bills for August. Roll call vote; all in favor. The motion passed.
VII. Treasurers Report: A copy of the Treasurers report is provided for the board.
VIII. Correspondence:
1. EGLE Sheridan Landfill: They have detected a low level of PFAS which is being monitored. They will be testing select residential wells to monitor drinking water.
2. Thank you, Janet Cuatt: Janet Cuatt sent a "Thank you" note from her neighborhood for the new “Private Drive” sign on C Drive that was purchased by the board.
3. Road Department Meeting September 22nd (update): The Road Department would like to review the Township’s project list for next year.
4. Twin Pines trailer park: The Township has received complaints about the facility from the residents. There are complaint forms in the office for those interested.
5. Solar Tour U of M October 9, 2025: U of M will be offering a tour of our solar facilities. There will be luncheon following hosted at the Township Hall.
6. Consumers will be spraying under their line. The Township received a letter from Consumers letting us know that they will be doing maintenance under their power lines.
IX. Committee Reports:
Planning Commission/Roads - Scott Frederick. The next meeting will be a public hearing for the ordinance updates.
Fire - Chief Lance Lohrke. Chief Lohrke goes over his report for August. Training for August covered hose test and hose deployment. The department has hosted a few CPR classes. They are still figuring out the logistics of the classes before posting them for the public.
Deputy - Jack Williamson. Deputy Williamson presents his report for August.
X. Public Comment: April Savickas makes a presentation about the Mile-A-Minute weed. A resident asks about protocol for solar field maintenance. The weeds are out of control in the solar fields near his residence. Gary Tompkins updates about current county events. Janet wants to let Deputy Williamson know about a couple of issues in her neighborhood.
XI. Unfinished Business:
1. Continue review of recommended ordinance amendments. The ordinance updates will be coming to the board next month.
XII. New Business
1. Budget amendments 2025-2026. 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.
2. Resolution 2025-13 Mutual Aid. This is a DNR mutual aid agreement. A motion was made by Scott, 2nd by Rusty to approve Resolution 2025-13. Roll call vote; all in favor. The motion passed.
3. Trash pick-up $1,400. A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott to approve a trash pick-up by Walt Obrinske for $1,400. Roll call vote; all in favor. The motion passed.
4. Resolution 2025-14 Letter of support for Economic Development. A motion was made by Scott, 2nd by Rusty to approve Resolution 2025-14. Roll call vote; all in favor. The motion passed.
XII. Adjourn: A motion was made by Hayley, 2nd by Stephanie, to adjourn at 7:51. All in favor, the motion passed.
Stephanie Craig, Secretary
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