Regular meeting (Minutes)

The Solon Township Board convened for its regular meeting on February 15, 2024, at the Solon Township Hall in Cedar, MI. The meeting commenced at 7:00 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Supervisor Jim Lautner. Board members present included Supervisor Lautner, Treasurer Joan Gauthier, Clerk Shirley Mikowski, and Trustee Steve Yoder, with Trustee Pat Deering absent. The agenda and minutes from the previous meeting were approved, with a correction noted in the January minutes regarding a public hearing for a special land use permit. The meeting proceeded without public comments or correspondence.

Financial matters were addressed during the Treasurer’s report, which detailed the township’s current assets and funds, including the Huntington Bank Checking account and various savings and CDs. The report also covered the Road Improvement, Fire, and Sidewalk Funds, as well as non-township funds like the Cedar River Marina Project. Voucher payments were approved unanimously. Committee reports highlighted activities of the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Committee, including public hearings for special land use permits and progress on park projects. The Fire Department reported on budget performance and equipment status.

Unfinished business included updates on township hall repairs, parks, and other ongoing projects. New business involved the adoption of the Poverty Exemption Resolution and a sports use agreement for a tournament. Discussions regarding the Zoning Administrator’s contract led to considerations of advertising for the position due to potential resignation. The board also passed resolutions to establish salaries for township officers for the fiscal year 2024-2025, with increases for the Treasurer and Clerk, and set dates for the annual meeting and budget workshop. The meeting concluded with announcements about upcoming elections and adjourned at 9:15 PM.