Summary
The Kasson Township Board met November 11, 2026, with Supervisor Julian, Clerk Boomer, Treasurer J. Carter, and Trustees T. Carter and Noonan present. Key actions included adoption of Resolution 13-2026 amending the CAFR Interlocal Fire Department Agreement with Centerville, Cleveland, and Solon townships (4-1, T. Carter opposed), adoption of Winter Tax Resolution 12-2026, adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2026-04 establishing a temporary moratorium procedure, approval of a two-year snow plowing contract with Lanham Construction, and approval of a stipend proposal for Zoning Administrator Sheehan on land division and lot line adjustment permits.
Public Comments
No public comment was offered during the general Public Comment periods. During the public hearing on the CAFR Interlocal Agreement Amendment, Sandy Noonan read a prepared statement regarding the interlocal agreement changes and necessary millages (attached to the minutes in full). No further public comment was made at the hearing.
Parks and Recreation Matters
County Commissioner Yoder reported the county approved amendments to the parks ordinance affecting Myles Kimmerly Park, including allowing alcohol at events at the Poor Farm Barn. Yoder voted no on the alcohol provision based on resident opposition. Trustee Noonan stated he did not understand why the county supports alcohol-related business at the barn while not supporting farmers.
Infrastructure Projects
Road Commission liaison Craig Brown reported via email that the Maple City road project is finished, with an invoice to follow; Fritz Road and Pettengill Road projects were postponed to spring due to contractor Elmers falling behind schedule. Sidewalk repairs in Maple City will be handled by Jensen Concrete, and Julian proposed adding a sidewalk maintenance line item to future budgets. Four bump stops were installed near the Blue Maple building. Noonan raised concerns about the county awarding projects based on lowest bid rather than contractor reliability, warning Fritz Road may need full replacement if it goes through another winter. County Commissioner Yoder reported the Fire Chiefs agreed to cover 25% of a radio project's cost, with hope the county will cover the remaining 75%; T. Carter questioned whether Fire Chiefs have authority to commit to such costs, noting it is township money regardless of budget source.
Other Business
Planning Commission, ZBA, and Board of Review appointments are due; several positions expire end of November, with appointments to be made in December. The Planning Commission continues work on renewable energy and data center zoning amendments. Fire Board update included a Cunningham Limp engineering presentation on future station development for Solon and Centerville. Clerk Boomer reported a smooth election with 995 in-person/absentee voters and 80-90 early voters. Noonan reported 11 new home permits issued this year, with 15 new lots on Tower Road.
Financial Summary
Treasurer's report: receipts $66,627.10; disbursements $822,058.19; balance $928,726.87. Bills were approved as presented. Winter Tax Resolution 12-2026 sets taxes due December 1, 2026 through February 16, 2027 without penalty, with a 3% penalty applied February 17-28, 2027. Sheehan's proposed stipend of $340 per land division and $170 per lot line adjustment, funded by application fees, was approved.
Action Items
Julian and Boomer aim to have a draft parking ordinance for the December meeting; T. Carter requested clarification on handicapped parking spots. Interested parties should contact Julian regarding expiring Planning Commission and ZBA positions, to be appointed in December. Sheehan is drafting a land-split ordinance for Planning Commission review based on new state law effective next spring. Julian continues seeking a fence repair contractor. The radio project cost-sharing item will remain on the agenda for follow-up.