The Centerville Township Board meeting held on January 8, 2025, resulted in key decisions regarding financial reports, upcoming projects, and ongoing legal matters. The Board approved several resolutions related to property tax collection and discussed the budget planning process for the upcoming fiscal year.
Public Comments
No public comments were made during the meeting.
Parks and Recreation Matters
No specific parks and recreation initiatives were discussed during this meeting.
Infrastructure Projects
During the meeting, Schaub reported on a proposal from the Cedar Area Fire and Rescue Board regarding a second fire station. The Board expressed support for the financial analysis which demonstrated viability for the project. Shared manpower arrangements with other townships were also mentioned as part of the discussion.
Other Business
Other agenda items included the approval of the Treasurer’s report, which noted successful tax collections, and the review of invoices for January. The Board began the budget process for 2025-2026, allocating funds for road reserves and legal expenses.
Financial Summary
- Total interest earned for the 2024 year exceeds $4,000.
- Resolutions were passed for tax collection agreements with local schools, specifically:
- Resolution 2025-01 for Northwest Education Services
- Resolution 2025-02 for Leland School at $2.50 per parcel
- Resolution 2025-03 for Glen Lake School at $2.50 per parcel
- No notable expenditures were discussed other than pending bills and invoice approvals.
Action Items
- Clerk Chiles will research the policy on compensating Board members for training sessions.
- Schaub to pass on the recommendations regarding the second fire station project.
- Chiles will order three additional reference books for the Board.
- Questions regarding work in a wetland at Good Harbor will be directed to Tim Cypher for further clarification.
- Repairs for the furnace and pest control measures will be executed based on findings from Lemcool.
Source Document
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