3/2/2026 - Kasson Township | Special Meeting Minutes

Summary

The special meeting of the Kasson Township Board addressed critical issues related to the Zoning Administrator and Recording Secretary positions. The board approved a transition agreement for the Cypher Group and made a decision to hire Scott Sheehan as the new Zoning Administrator for a six-month contract. Additionally, Erica Pfreim was hired as the Recording Secretary for the Planning Commission (PC) and Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA).

Public comments

Mike Lanham expressed gratitude to the board for their prompt action regarding the Zoning Administrator position, stating that he has spoken with candidate Scott Sheehan and believes he would be a good fit.

Infrastructure projects

The board discussed the Zoning Administrator position extensively due to the health issues of current Zoning Administrator Tim Cypher. A draft transition agreement with the Cypher Group was agreed upon, which involves a payment of $2,000 for one month of transition services and an option to extend at $500 per week. The candidates for the new Zoning Administrator were reviewed, and Scott Sheehan was chosen for his strong connections within the community. Boomer moved to hire Sheehan for a six-month contract starting March 1, 2026, at a rate of $2,400/month, which was supported by the board.

Other Business

The board discussed scheduling their next meeting and reached a consensus to potentially move it to either March 12th or 19th, depending on the availability of Grier, who needs to provide necessary documentation.

Action Items

- Contact Scott Sheehan to initiate the transition and finalize the contract for Zoning Administrator services. - Hire Erica Pfreim as the Recording Secretary for the PC and ZBA at a rate of $30/hour. - Confirm the date for the next board meeting, preferably on March 12th, depending on Grier's documentation readiness.