Sheridan Township Board of Trustees Meeting
February 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. Present 2025-2026 Budget to Public/Open for discussion: Public hearing opened at 7:01 pm. There was no public comment on the budget.
IV. Close Public Hearing/Open February Board Meeting. A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott, to close the public hearing. All in favor; the motion passed. Public hearing closed at 7:02 pm.
V. Approval of Agenda: A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott, to accept the agenda as written. All in favor; the motion passed.
VI. Approval of previous township board minutes: A motion was made by Scott, 2nd by Rusty, to accept the January 21st meeting minutes as presented. All in favor; the motion passed.
VII. 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.
VIII. Treasurers Report: A copy of the Treasurer’s report is supplied to the board members.
IX. Correspondence: Clarence Township will not be working with Springport and would like to meet with our Fire Department and Board Members to discuss options for partnering with Sheridan Township.
X. Committee Reports:
Planning Commission/Roads - Scott Frederick. Planning went through our solar ordinance and will be adding wind and battery storage. They also went back over the Master Plan. If the Board approves the next step, the Master Plan will be distributed. A new ordinance for land mining was also discussed.
Fire - Chief Lance Lohrke. Chief Lohrke goes over his report for January. Training for January covered inventory and truck set-up. Brantwood solar donated a fire cabinet for the Department. The pancake breakfast needs to be put on the schedule.
Deputy - Jack Williamson. Jack presents his reports for January.
XI. Public Comment: Public comment was taken at this time. Janet Cuatt asks when someone will call her back about the hidden driveway sign needed on C Drive. Gary Tompkins makes a public comment and updates us on current county issues and events.
XII. Unfinished Business:
1. Master Plan/next steps. The Board needs to decide if they would like to be the final authority on the Master Plan or allow the Planning Commission to be the final authority. An edited copy of the Master Plan is presented to the Board. A motion was made by Rusty, 2ndby Hayley, to approve moving to the next stage with the Master Plan. All in favor; the motion passed.
2. Review/Award bid for re-siding the original section of Township Hall. Hayley recused herself from this item due to personal interest. A motion was made by Scott, 2nd by Rusty, to award the bid to England Construction. Roll call vote. All in favor; the motion passed.
XIII. New Business:
1. Resolution 2025-01 to approve poverty guidelines. A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott, to approve Resolution 2025-01 approving Sheridan Township poverty guidelines. Roll call vote. All in favor; the motion passed.
2. Discuss 2025-2026 Budget. Suggestions are made for the 2025-2026 Budget.
3. Resolution 2025-02 Mileage rate for 2025. A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott, to approve Resolution 2025-02 approving the mileage rate for 2025. Roll call vote. All in favor; the motion passed.
XIV. Adjourn: A motion was made by Hayley, 2nd by Stephanie, to adjourn at 8:12. All in favor; the motion passed.
Stephanie Craig, Secretary