Summary
The Kasson Township Board met May 13, 2026, with Supervisor Julian presiding; Trustee Roger Noonan was absent. The board approved April minutes and bills, adopted new land division/property line fees, approved a Beckett & Raeder hourly services contract, approved the 2026-2030 Cedar Fire Strategic Plan, and discussed the pending sale of the historic Maple City Community Church at length without taking formal action.
Public Comments
Agnes Carter read a statement, with an attached history of the Maple City Community Church, raising concerns about its sale for $795,000.00. She questioned who legally holds title, who originally deeded the land, and who would receive sale proceeds, noting no taxes have ever been paid on the property and urging the township to investigate or seek the sale proceeds. Chase Pasicznyk delivered final transfer documents and a bank bag for the move to Honor Bank, with brief discussion on accessing older title documents via the Register of Deeds. Later in the meeting, Sandy Noonan thanked the board for re-hanging the honor roll display, and Mike Lanham recommended appointing Anne Magoun as the Kasson Township Library representative.
Infrastructure Projects
The Maple City Road Project (2026/2027) was discussed; no timing information has been received. Treasurer J. Carter needs details by end of May to include on tax bills. Clerk Boomer will contact Mullane for updates; the LCRC will handle timing, signage, and detours. The board approved a $1,467.93 summer tax bill printing quote (about $200 extra for double-sided printing) to include Maple City road project information, with bills to be sent without it if information isn't received in time.
Parks and Recreation Matters
Supervisor Julian reported he will contact Williams and Bay to arrange placement of a porta-potty at the park.
Financial Summary
Treasurer’s Report: Receipts totaled $23,276.46; disbursements totaled $145,879.79; balance stood at $1,043,485.12 (tax/debit fund balances were noted as reversed on the report, though totals were correct). Accounts are being established with Honor Bank; some funds remain in Huntington's general account during transition, with CDs to transfer as they mature. Bills were approved as presented (motion by J. Carter, seconded by T. Carter). New land division fees were approved: $450 for four parcels or fewer, plus $50 per additional parcel, and $250 for property line adjustments.
Other Business
The board approved a contract with Beckett & Raeder for hourly planning services related to zoning administrator Sheehan's work. Regarding the Fire Station, communications between attorneys Bieganowski and Grier and Supervisor Julian were extensively discussed; the board reached consensus that Julian would inform Grier that Kasson will not authorize payment for his work on Interlocal Agreement language until all four townships agree to open the agreement. The board also discussed a Library Board recommendation to appoint Anne Magoun as Library Advisor; Boomer raised concerns that other candidate names were not forwarded, and the board agreed to request the full candidate list. The Planning Commission may consider a moratorium on property splits and PUDs, which would require Township Board approval. Julian reported the new flag has been installed at the hall.
Action Items
Clerk Boomer to contact Mullane regarding Maple City road project timing information. Treasurer J. Carter requires road project details by end of May for tax bill inclusion. Supervisor Julian to contact Williams and Bay regarding the park porta-potty. Julian to inform Attorney Grier that Kasson will not authorize fee payment for Interlocal Agreement work absent four-township agreement. Clerk Boomer to request full candidate list from the Library Board before further action on the library representative appointment. T. Carter and the Carters will continue researching the Maple City Community Church ownership and sale issue; T. Carter requested Attorney Grier look into questions raised by Agnes Carter, though Boomer stated the township cannot yet authorize funds for this research absent documentation of township ownership interest.