Summary
The Kasson Township Board met May 14, 2025, with Supervisor Julian presiding; Treasurer J. Carter was absent. The board approved minutes from April 9 and April 28, adopted Resolution 08-2025 appointing Gosling Czubak Engineering Sciences as sidewalk inspection official, approved library board appointments, and approved bids for park cleanup and gazebo restoration.
Public Comments
Amede DeCruydt reported that heavy south winds about a month earlier blew substantial trash from the landfill to the north side of the road, and asked whether the township has jurisdiction. Clerk Boomer explained the state regulates the landfill and owns the property on the north side, though she and Trustee Noonan have seen landfill employees retrieving trash there this spring. Don Drabik reported a discarded desk chair on Baatz Road park property; he offered to remove it but lacked a dumpster. Supervisor Julian asked him to drop it at the township hall, and Julian will dispose of it.
Parks and Recreation Matters
Julian presented a $225 bid from Complete Outdoor for additional park cleanup due to significant garbage and debris; Boomer moved and Noonan seconded approval, which carried. Complete Outdoor also recommended restoring the park gazebo (new shingles, fascia, paint) due to its poor condition. The board approved a $4,836 bid from Voice Exteriors for the restoration and debris removal, moved by Noonan and seconded by T. Carter. Julian will contact Williams and Bay to prepare the park bathroom for summer.
Infrastructure Projects
Road Projects: Julian is coordinating with LCRC on cost estimates for the 2026 Maple City project and with Consumers Energy on more aesthetically-pleasing light fixtures for possible installation during the project.
Fire Station Design: Julian and Doornbos met with Kendra to revise conceptual drawings, to be presented to the Fire Board in June. Boomer will help Julian research bond request timelines from other municipalities. Design quotes for the next stage will wait until after the June Fire Board meeting.
Interlocal Agreement: Bieganowski responded to Grier's letter with proposed changes, to be reviewed by the Fire Board in June; public hearings by each township may be scheduled for July.
Cell Tower: Yoder reported T-Mobile is adding service to the Valley Road tower, while AgriValley removed its equipment over the winter.
Other Business
The board approved recommendations to appoint Linda Shimek as Library Board Advisor (one-year term) and Brooke Hazael-Massieux as Library Board Trustee (three-year term); no other applicants applied. Boomer moved, Noonan seconded, motion carried. The Planning Commission approved amendments to the Lively SUP and continued Zoning Ordinance work; Noonan requested tree plantings along gravel pits on CR-669. Cemetery concerns continue regarding a potential unmarked grave, a candidate site for future ground-penetrating radar use. Clerk Boomer noted no August election and hall internet issues, with a technician scheduled for May 15.
Financial Summary
Treasurer's Report: Receipts totaled $1,480.74; disbursements totaled $107,796.88; balance stood at $1,076,190.11. Bills were approved as presented (Noonan moved, T. Carter seconded). Approved expenditures included $225 for park cleanup and $4,836 for gazebo restoration.
Action Items
- Boomer to source "no alcohol" signs for the hall.
- Julian to contact Williams and Bay regarding park bathroom setup.
- Julian to dispose of a discarded desk chair dropped off by Don Drabik.
- Boomer and Julian to research bond request timelines for fire station financing.
- Fire Board to review interlocal agreement changes in June; townships may hold public hearings in July.
- Kendra to deliver updated fire station design drawings to the Fire Board in June.