January 2025
Regular Board Meeting January 6, 2025
- The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Supervisor Bob Kesling. Board members present were Clerk Sarah Grabowski, Trustee Jerome Papes, Trustee Wayne Andersen, Treasurer Patti Geers. There were 5 guests in attendance.
- A motion was made by Andersen with support from Papes to approve the December minutes as presented.
- A motion was made by Andersen with support from Papes to approve the payment of December bills totaling $11,066.48. Motion carried.
- Assessor Nancy Vandervest asked that we review and update policies regarding property tax administration fees and Board of Review.
- County Commissioner Janet Andersen gave county report. A memorandum of understanding to facilitate the predevelopment phase of a housing development on county property was approved through the Michigan Community Capital. Text Amendment from DTE Energy for solar parks to be denied. Fabian Knizacky to retire January 31, 2025.
- The Treasurer reported that the money market fund balance on 11/30/24 $338,162.68, Receipts were $1,011.67, Interest $1,133.59, Disbursements $11,066.48, Leaving a balance of $329,241.46 on 12/31/24.
Checking account balance 12/31/24 $300.00.
Perpetual Care Certificate remains at $62,821.14 on 12/31/24.
Public Improvement Fund Balance remains at $327,067.25 on 12/31/24.
Hall Reservation Fund Balance on 11/30/24 was $1,121.50, no receipts, no disbursements, interest was $.05 cents, leaving a balance of $1,121.60 on 12/31/24.
Tax Account Balance on 11/30/24 was $10,503.30, Receipts $310,376.30, Disbursements of $144,830.49, Interest $364.65, for a balance of $176,413.76 on 12/31/24.
- The Clerk requested a motion to sell the current Sharp laser printer for $600.00. A motion was made by Kesling and supported by Wayne. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Kesling and supported by Andersen to set a budget of up to $750.00 for a new printer to be purchased. Motion carried.
There will be a November election for the schools.
- The supervisor went on a ride along with the road commission to assess possible road repairs needed in the future.
A rollcall vote was requested to approve an agreement with the Mason County Road Commission for dust control on the roads for the 2025 season with an estimated cost of $50,836.50.
Ayes: Andersen, Papes, Kesling, Grabowski, Geers
Nays: None.
Mason County Library inquired about renting the hall for technology classes.
Junk authority met.
A rollcall vote was requested to reappoint the Board of Review members Donald Wiles, Karrie Rosso, Jeffery Ohrling, Ted Radtke.
Ayes: Andersen, Papes, Kesling, Grabowski, Geers
Nays: None.
Trustee Papes nothing new to report.
Trustee Andersen had suggestions for improvements to Victory Park new tables and signage, and Cemeteries tree removal.
Notices
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Mission
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Mason County Zoning Ordinace and Map
