Sheridan Township Board of Trustees Meeting
September 17, 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 Rusty Smith
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 item 7 to discuss the sale of Fire Department equipment. 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 July 16th meeting minutes as presented. All in favor, the motion passed.
IV. Payment of Bills: Rusty would like to know where the streel lights are. 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:
1. U of M visit and tour September 29. Richard updates on the Township’s agreement with U of M. The students will be taking a tour of Calhoun County Solar project and the township on September 29.
VII. Committee Reports:
1. Planning Commission/Roads - Scott Frederick. There is a Planning Commission meeting Wednesday, September 18th. They are working on battery storage and wind ordinances.
2. Fire - Chief Lance Lohrke. Chief goes over his report for July and August. Training for July covered building construction, and training for August covered hose test. Four of our firefighters attended a live burn training on August 25th in Pulaski. The Chief went to the MTA conference last week and got a chance to hear a battery fire expert speak. They will be hosting classes for everyone in Calhoun County.
3. Deputy - Jack Williamson. Deputy Williamson presents his report for July and August.
4. Fire Station update - Rusty Smith. The building is complete, and all payments have been made. This will be the last report.
VIII. Public Comment: None
IX. Unfinished Business:
1. Update status of 425. Richard is working with the public library in an attempt to find any records of the Township’s previous 425 agreements.
X. New Business
1. Presentation Scott McLane 2023 Audit. Scott McLane presents the 2023-2024 audit.
2. Discuss/vote on extending Officer Williamson contract. A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott to extend Officer Williamson’s contract for the full 5 years. Roll call vote; all in favor. The motion passed.
3. Review and vote on purchase of new vehicle for Deputy Williamson. A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott to approve the purchase of a new vehicle for Deputy Williamson as presented not to exceed $80,000. Roll call vote; all in favor. The motion passed.
4. Budget amendments for 2024-2025. The clerk updates on the requested budget adjustments. A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott to approve the requested budget adjustments. Roll call vote; all in favor. The motion passed.
5. Approve appointments for Planning Commission. Still interviewing for Board of Review, and Zoning Board of Appeals. Chip Hanlon will be the new Planning Commission member to replace Harold Badger. A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott to approve the appointment of Chip Hanlon to the Planning Commission. All in favor; the motion passed
6. Discuss completing purchase of equipment for exercise room. Pivot Energy has stated that they are willing to give us $10,000 toward the exercise room equipment. A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Hayley to approve the purchase of equipment for the exercise room with the understanding that when the funds come in from Pivot and Shipsterns, we will use that money to reimburse the Township general fund. Roll call vote; all in favor. The motion passed.
7. Discuss the sale of fire equipment. Chief has provided a list of items that could be sold from the Fire Department. A motion was made by Rusty, 2nd by Scott to allow the Fire Department to sell surplus equipment with sealed bids. All in favor; the motion passed
XI. Adjourn: A motion was made by Hayley, 2nd by Stephanie, to adjourn at 8:04. All in favor, the motion passed.
Stephanie Craig, Secretary
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