Summary
The Kasson Township Board held a special meeting on March 2, 2026, chaired by Supervisor Greg Julian, to address staffing needs related to the Zoning Administrator and Recording Secretary positions. The board approved a transition agreement with Cypher Group, hired Scott Sheehan as the new Zoning Administrator, and hired Erica Pfreim as Recording Secretary for the Planning Commission (PC) and Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA).
Public Comments
Mike Lanham thanked the board for acting on the Zoning Administrator position and stated he had spoken with Scott Sheehan, whom he believes will be a good fit for the role. No other public comments were recorded.
Other Business
Trustee Roger Noonan commented on the amount of building activity and new property creation occurring in the township. The board also discussed rescheduling its next meeting due to aggregate-related agenda items requiring input from Grier by phone; Grier is unavailable on the 11th and offered the 12th or 19th as alternatives, though he may not have documentation ready by the 12th. The board reached a consensus to move the meeting, preferably to the 12th if Grier is prepared, since Treasurer Julia Carter cannot attend on the 19th.
Financial Summary
- The township agreed to pay Cypher Group $2,000 for one month of transition services for the Zoning Administrator role, with the option to extend at $500/week. Motion by Noonan, seconded by T. Carter; all in favor, motion carried. Cypher Group still needs to approve the agreement.
- Scott Sheehan was hired as Zoning Administrator for six months starting March 1, 2026, at $2,400/month plus contracted services for land divisions. Motion by Boomer, seconded by Noonan. Ayes: Boomer, Noonan, Julian. Nays: T. Carter.
- Erica Pfreim was hired as Recording Secretary for the PC and ZBA at $30/hour as a township employee. Motion by Noonan, seconded by T. Carter.
Action Items
- Cypher Group must still approve the draft transition agreement.
- Clerk Dana Boomer will contact Scott Sheehan to finalize his contract and begin the transition process.
- Board to confirm the next meeting date, likely moving it to March 12, pending Grier's readiness to provide documentation and attend by phone.
- Trustee Tad Carter requested a quote from Marv Radtke’s firm, though Radtke was not selected for the position.