Summary
The Kasson Township Board held a special meeting on March 22, 2025, primarily to hold a public hearing and adopt two budget-related resolutions: the Truth in Taxation Resolution (06-2025) and the 2025-2026 Budget Resolution (07-2025). Both were approved unanimously by roll call vote (Noonan, T. Carter, J. Carter, Boomer, Julian all voting yes). Budget changes were also made to reflect salary increases for the supervisor, clerk, and treasurer set at the annual meeting.
Public Comments
During the public hearing on the budget, Amede DeCruydt commented that a bill is pending which would direct all gas taxes to roads rather than other budget items, and noted that local representatives are working to bring more funding to the area. No board response was recorded. No other public comments were made; the public comment period at the end of the meeting had no participants.
Infrastructure Projects
Not directly discussed, aside from the reference to a pending gas tax bill affecting road funding raised during public comment.
Other Business
The board noted there was no other business before it. There were no board comments at the end of the meeting.
Financial Summary
Resolution 06-2025 (Truth in Taxation) authorized a total levy of .6325 mills for Township operating purposes for FY2025-2026, plus a voter-approved 2.5 mills for fire and emergency services, and a 1% property tax administration fee, for a total millage rate of 3.1325 mills.
Resolution 07-2025 (2025-2026 Budget) set estimated General Fund revenues at $448,370, including $81,000 from the .6325 mill levy. Estimated Fire & Emergency Services Fund revenues totaled $427,575, including $367,000 from the 2.5 mill voter-approved levy. General Fund expenditures totaling $448,370 were allocated by cost center, including: Township Board $217,715; Supervisor $17,370; Clerk $27,525; Board of Review $3,665; Treasurer $29,250; Assessor $28,615; Elections $5,050; Township Hall $20,600; Cemetery $11,500; Planning Commission $18,680; Zoning $58,200; and Parks and Recreation $10,200. Fire and Emergency Services Fund expenditures were set at $427,575. Both resolutions passed 5-0 by roll call vote.
Action Items
Fiscal Officers (Clerk and Treasurer) are required to submit periodic fiscal reports to the board at the end of each of the first three quarters and monthly during the fourth quarter, per Section 12 of Resolution 07-2025. The Chief Administrative Officer (Supervisor) must notify the board of any inter-cost-center fund transfers made under the $1,000/5% threshold at the board's next meeting.