Sheridan Township Board of Trustees Meeting
October 15, 2024
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.
Present: Richard Porter, Scott Frederick, Rusty Smith, Hayley England, and Stephanie Craig.
Absent: None
II. Approval of Agenda: A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott to accept the agenda with the addition of the new fitness room rules as item 5. All in favor, the motion passed.
III. Approval of previous township board minutes. A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott to accept the September 17th meeting minutes as presented. All in favor, the motion passed.
IV. 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.
V. Treasurers Report: A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott to accept the Treasurer’s report as presented. Roll call vote; all in favor. The motion passed.
VI. Correspondence: The Supervisor gives an update on the U of M students program.
VII. Committee Reports:
Planning Commission/Roads - Scott Frederick. The Planning Commission is currently working on battery storage and wind ordinances. Carlisle Wortman is suggesting that they be combined with the Solar Ordinance, but the board feels that each ordinance should be separate.
Fire - Chief Lance Lohrke. Chief goes over his report for September. Training for September covered extrication.
Deputy - Jack Williamson. Jack presents his report for September. Jack gives an update on the newly ordered vehicle, and an estimate on when it might be completed.
VIII. Public Comment: Tommy Miller gives an update about County and local issues. He informs the Board about the TACC and how it could affect the Township in the future. Gary Tompkins makes a campaign speech. Janet Cuatt is wondering about a hidden driveway sign for C drive. The Township would need to approach the County about this issue.
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. The board discusses the amount that is necessary for the new Pivot Energy Solar budget. A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott to approve the budget adjustments as presented with the blank lines being decided with the assistance of the Zoning Administrator. Roll call vote. All in favor; the motion passed.
2. Approve appointment Robin Kidder for Board of Review. A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott to approve the appointment of Robin Kidder for Board of Review. All in favor; the motion passed.
3. Approve using grant money to purchase laptop for elections. A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott to approve the use of grant money for a new elections laptop and any essentials needed for the November election. Roll call vote. All in favor; the motion passed.
4. Discuss and vote on Eagle View photo imaging of township. A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott to approve the purchase of photo imaging of the Township with the Treasurer to decide if we pay all in advance or annually. Roll call vote All in favor; the motion passed.
5. Rules for the new Fitness Room. A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott to approve the new Fitness Room Rules presented by Chief Lance and give the Chief the authority to change them as needed. All in favor; the motion passed.
XI. Adjourn: A motion was made by Hayley, 2nd by Stephanie, to adjourn at 7:49. All in favor, the motion passed.
Stephanie Craig, Secretary
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