The Kasson Township Board convened a special meeting on August 28, 2024, to discuss the potential construction of a new fire station. Public comments raised concerns about impact on the four township agreement and fire protection costs. Ray Kendra presented initial design steps, emphasizing the need for a programming document. The board approved a contract with Environment Architects.
Cedar Area Fire & Rescue (CAFR) is expanding to address increased demand and extended response times, especially in western service areas. This assessment, focusing on population, housing, and traffic, aims to aid in developing a new station in Kasson Township. Recommendations include locating it near M-72 on a 5-acre parcel with utility access.
The Kasson Township Board has scheduled a special meeting for Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 10:00 AM. The primary focus of this meeting will be the discussion and approval of matters pertaining to the design and construction of a new fire station within the township, addressing crucial elements including design specifications and budgetary considerations.
The Kasson Township Board convened its regular meeting on August 14, 2024, with Supervisor Julian presiding. Key actions included approving the agenda, minutes from the July meeting, and financial reports, which showed healthy receipts and balances. The board approved a quote for park maintenance and sidewalk cleaning, along with contracts for Maple City sidewalk repairs.
In July 2024, the Zoning Administrator issued 6 land use permits, totaling 25 for the year, covering diverse projects like relocating a modular home and constructing a garage. Other activities included processing a land division and conducting 14 inspections. The Administrator also engaged with the community, responding to 34 calls and 22 emails regarding permits.
The total disbursements amount to $327,072.50, while the receipts are noted to be significantly lower at $5,231.30. This results in a closing balance of $100,488.49, indicative of a challenging financial environment. The breakdown includes key financial elements such as Tax Funds at $248,011.37 and notable negative values under the “Brunel” category.
This document summarizes the bills from the Township of Kasson that are to be approved as of August 14, 2024. The total amount for all bills is $9,089.49. Key vendors include Complete Outdoor, Consumers Energy, Cypher Group Inc, and TAG Towers LLC. Each vendor has a specific memo detailing the nature of services provided.
The executive summary provides an overview of the financial transactions detailed in the document from the Township of Kasson. It lists a payment to CenturyLink, processed through Huntington Bank, recorded on August 9, 2024, amounting to $151.33. The simplicity of the financial records ensures transparency and understanding for stakeholders reviewing the township’s activities.
The financial report for the Township of Kasson reveals significant discrepancies between budgeted amounts and actual figures from April to July 2024. Total income reported is $86,896.59 against a budgeted $535,919.00, resulting in a shortfall of $449,022.41. Major contributing factors include underperformance in tax revenues and deferred revenues, emphasizing a need for reassessment.
On July 10, 2024, the Kasson Township Board met to discuss key topics including Library Board appointments, financial reports, and unfinished business items like the fire station location. Decisions made included appointing Greg Julian and Kathleen Hy to the Glen Lake Library Board, contracting PC recording secretary services, and initiating discussions on the fire station design.
