Summary
The Kasson Township Board met July 9, 2025, with all members present. Key actions included closing the public hearing on the Interlocal Agreement and approving it, approving a 25-year, not-to-exceed $5,820,000 fire station bond proposal for the November 4, 2025 ballot via Resolution 10-2025, scheduling public open houses on the fire station design, approving bill payments and a debit card transfer, and approving a road closure request for the Polka Fest.
Public Comments
No public comment was offered during the initial public comment period or the Interlocal Agreement public hearing. Later in the meeting, Amede DeCruydt asked whether renovations and painting to the hall had been paid for. Clerk Boomer confirmed all completed work had been paid for. Supervisor Julian added that the roofer who installed the new park pavilion roof had inspected the hall roof and advised it should be replaced in 2-3 years; a quote will be obtained for budgeting purposes.
Parks and Recreation Matters
Trustee Noonan reported that the park pavilion has been painted and a fallen tree removed from beside it. An upcoming hall use was noted for August 7.
Infrastructure Projects
Fire Station Design/Funding: Ray Kendra reported no substantial further design progress possible until funding is secured, but offered to assist with public meetings ahead of a potential November bond request. The board scheduled open houses for September 6 at 10 am and September 9 at 6 pm. Because Treasurer J. Carter could not attend the September regular meeting on its usual date, Boomer moved (Noonan seconded) to move the September regular meeting to September 9 at 7 pm; motion carried. The board reviewed updated bond financial analysis from Warren Creamer (MFCI) and Roger Swets (Dickinson Wright). Noonan moved to proceed with the 25-year bond request; J. Carter seconded; motion carried. J. Carter moved, Boomer seconded, to adopt Resolution 10-2025 authorizing the ballot proposal for up to $5,820,000 in fire station bonds over 25 years, with estimated first-year millage of 1.8311 mills; roll call vote was unanimous (J. Carter, T. Carter, Noonan, Boomer, Julian all yes). Boomer noted a community advocacy committee to promote the bond would be helpful but could not be funded or directed by the township.
Interlocal Agreement: Public hearing opened at 7:04 pm and closed at 7:08 pm with no comment; Boomer moved, Noonan seconded, to approve the agreement; motion carried.
Road Projects: No 2026 information yet received from the Road Commission; Julian will seek updates at the quarterly supervisor's meeting. Boomer hopes for timely information to budget the township's share of the Maple City project. The board discussed the county's decision to reduce or stop maintenance on subdivision roads; Julian will try to obtain a list of affected subdivisions.
Other Business
The agenda was amended to add Fire Station Funding under Old Business; approved unanimously. Minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously. One cemetery plot was sold in early July. The Planning Commission continues working on Zoning Ordinance language. The Zoning Board of Appeals did not meet. The July Board of Review was cancelled for lack of business. The Fire Board reported June 2025 was its busiest month ever with 91 calls, is reviewing its 2026/27 budget, and plans a public hearing in September. The Polka Fest road closure request was approved (J. Carter moved, Noonan seconded). Noonan encouraged patronizing local farm stands/markets and road safety.
Financial Summary
Treasurer's Report: Receipts totaled $10,504.81; disbursements $21,138.86; balance $1,082,441.80. Bills were approved as presented (Noonan moved, T. Carter seconded). The board approved transferring $5,000 from checking to the debit card account (T. Carter moved, Noonan seconded). Resolution 10-2025 authorizes bonds not to exceed $5,820,000 for the fire station project, with estimated first-year millage of 1.8311 mills and estimated average annual millage of 1.7368 mills over 25 years.
Action Items
- Julian to seek 2026 road project information from the Road Commission at the quarterly supervisor's meeting.
- Julian to obtain a list of subdivisions affected by the county's reduced road maintenance decision.
- Boomer to work with the bond attorney on the November 4, 2025 election.
- Township to obtain a roof replacement quote for the hall for budgeting purposes.
- Fire station open houses scheduled for September 6 at 10 am and September 9 at 6 pm.
- September regular board meeting moved to September 9 at 7 pm due to J. Carter's absence on the original date.
- Fire Board to hold a public hearing in September on its 2026/27 budget.