Summary
The Kasson Township Board held a special meeting on March 2, 2026, chaired by Supervisor Julian, to address the Zoning Administrator transition and the hiring of a new Recording Secretary. The board approved a transition agreement with Cypher Group, Inc., voted to hire Scott Sheehan as the new Zoning Administrator, and approved Erica Pfreim as Recording Secretary for the Planning Commission (PC) and Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA).
Public Comments
Mike Lanham thanked the board for taking action on the Zoning Administrator position, noting he had spoken with Scott Sheehan and believed he would be a good candidate. No other public comments or written letters were noted.
Other Business
The board discussed rescheduling the next meeting due to aggregate-related agenda items requiring Grier's participation by phone; Grier is unavailable on the 11th and offered the 12th or 19th as alternatives, though he was uncertain if documentation would be ready by the 12th. The board reached a consensus to move the meeting, preferably to the 12th if Grier is prepared, since Treasurer J. Carter cannot attend on the 19th. Trustee Noonan commented on the high level of building activity and new property creation in the township.
Financial Summary
- Cypher Group, Inc. transition agreement: $2,000 for one month of transition services, with optional extension at $500/week. Approved by motion (Noonan moved, T. Carter seconded); all in favor, motion carried. Cypher still needs to approve the agreement.
- Zoning Administrator services: Scott Sheehan hired for six months, starting March 1, 2026, at $2,400/month plus contracted services for land divisions. Boomer moved, Noonan seconded. Ayes: Boomer, Noonan, Julian. Nays: T. Carter.
- Recording Secretary: Erica Pfreim hired at $30/hour as a township employee for PC and ZBA duties. Noonan moved, T. Carter seconded (vote outcome not specified beyond the motion).
Action Items
- Boomer to contact Scott Sheehan to finalize a contract and begin the transition process for Zoning Administrator services.
- Cypher Group, Inc. must still approve the draft transition agreement.
- Board to finalize the next meeting date, preferably March 12, pending Grier's ability to provide required aggregate-related documentation.
- T. Carter requested a quote from Marv Radtke's firm, though this was not pursued further after Sheehan was selected.