Summary
The Kasson Township Board met on August 13, 2025, with Supervisor Julian presiding and all members present. The board approved the agenda, July 9 minutes, treasurer's and budget reports, and bill payments. Major actions included approving additional vegetation removal at township cemeteries, approving $25,000 for township hall interior reconstruction and re-roofing after water damage, approving up to $600 for a new election computer, and formally adopting Resolution 11-2025 to approve the CAFR Interlocal Fire Department Agreement with Centerville, Cleveland, and Solon townships via roll call vote (all ayes).
Public Comments
No public comment was offered at the start of the meeting. Later in the meeting, resident Steve Yoder commented that the county commission had reviewed the county administrator and gave him a vote of confidence. No board response was recorded.
Parks and Recreation Matters
Supervisor Julian reported that an infestation of ground hornets at the township park was addressed during the month.
Infrastructure Projects
The Valley Road project bid, forwarded by Craig Brown, came in substantially under budget. However, since the township's remaining ARPA funding was designated for this project and cannot be redesignated, unused funds would need to be returned if not applied. Julian will speak with Brown about expanding the project scope or finding other ways to utilize the ARPA funding on this project.
Other Business
The board approved an additional quote from Complete Outdoor ($1,300–$1,500) for vegetation removal at four township properties, including addressing an invasive species infestation at the East Kasson Road Cemetery, with caution needed due to neighboring horses (Noonan moved, J. Carter seconded, motion carried). Fire Station Design work continues, with Ray Kendra presenting conceptual specs to the Fire Board; open houses are planned for September, and Chris Logan is organizing a community advocacy group for the bond, still seeking a treasurer, record keeper, and social media coordinator. Zoning Administrator Cypher's contract, which expired the day of the meeting, was extended through the September meeting pending a draft renewal (Noonan moved, T. Carter seconded, carried). The Fire Board continued reviewing its 2026/27 budget, noting rising health insurance costs affecting contingency funding; no public hearing date was set. Hall use remains suspended until repairs are complete.
Financial Summary
Treasurer's report: receipts $431,330.63; disbursements $310,049.53; balance $1,203,722.90. Bills were approved as presented (J. Carter moved, Noonan seconded). The board approved $25,000 for hall reconstruction/re-roofing by Northern Reflections Construction (quotes were $5,000 for interior rebuild and approximately $19,800/$19,712.65 plus sheeting costs for roofing). Up to $600 was approved for a replacement election computer.
Action Items
Julian to contact Craig Brown regarding ARPA fund utilization on the Valley Road project. Boomer to meet with Ray Kendra to prepare for September fire station open houses (September 6 at 10 am, September 9 at 6 pm). Chris Logan continuing to organize the bond advocacy group. Cypher to present a draft contract at the September meeting. Fire Board to develop options addressing budget contingency shortfalls. T. Carter to continue pursuing vegetation removal solutions at East Kasson Cemetery.