Summary
The Centerville Township Board met on March 22, 2025 for its Annual Township Budget Meeting, with Ronald Schaub, Elizabeth Chiles, Katrina Pleva, and Jolyn Arens present and Kerry O'Non absent. The board reviewed FY 2024-2025 income and expenses, presented the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget, and adopted the Centerville Township General Appropriations Act and Budget Resolution #2025-02 by a 4-0 roll call vote.
Public Comments
No public comments were made during the budget presentation.
Other Business
The board approved the meeting agenda as presented (4-0, moved by Pleva, supported by Arens) and approved the minutes of the March 23, 2024 meeting as amended after a correction was noted (4-0, moved by Schaub, supported by Chiles). It was noted that a year-end statement will be presented at the next meeting.
Financial Summary
For FY 2024-2025, income was reported as slightly less than expenses because not all income had yet been received; Schaub reviewed various income and expense line items, and interest earned on CD-Rs was noted. No amendments to the FY 2024-2025 budget were made.
The proposed FY 2025-2026 budget is approximately $15,000 higher than the prior year. No wage or salary increases were included for the coming year. Increases were noted for contractor services, including tabulator use and maintenance for elections. $8,000 is budgeted for elections, with the Township noting it receives reimbursement for school elections. Trustees will be paid $150 per meeting. The board noted it still needs to hire a planner, though planner services are anticipated to cost less than the previous year. Insurance rates were noted to be increasing.
The board adopted the Centerville Township General Appropriations Act and Budget Resolution #2025-02 by roll call vote: Ron Schaub (Yes), Elizabeth Chiles (Yes), Katrina Pleva (Yes), Jolyn Arens (Yes), Kerry O'Non (Absent). Motion carried 4-0.
Action Items
- Present a year-end statement at the next meeting.
- Continue efforts to hire a planner for the Township.