Summary
The Kasson Township Board met August 12, 2026, with Supervisor Julian presiding and all members present. The board approved the July 8 minutes, paid bills, approved the FYE 2026 draft audit, adopted Ordinance 2026-01 removing Zoning Ordinance Section 7.15, approved a printer purchase, and set a not-to-exceed budget for the 2026 Maple City road project. Discussion continued on fire station needs, road projects, and building maintenance issues.
Public Comments
No public comments were recorded during either public comment period of the meeting.
Parks and Recreation Matters
Supervisor Julian reported that Steve Yoder said the tennis courts at Myles Kimmerly Park will be restructured, with one court remaining a tennis court and the other converted to a pickleball court. T. Carter noted the park gate is down again; Julian said it was never reinstalled after last breaking, and Noonan agreed to look at repairing it. The board also briefly discussed a for-sale lot next to the Blue Maple in relation to village parking.
Infrastructure Projects
Craig Brown (Leelanau County Road Commission) reported Fritz and Pettengill Roads will receive a heavy wedge treatment after Labor Day, and the Maple City project will begin after Labor Day, including a full closure for box culvert removal on Burdickville Road east of the village (traffic maintained elsewhere). The Road Commission will replace the Burdickville Road west culvert before Elmers continues work. Molon will handle the Valley Road project after Labor Day; Brown and Julian will seek striping quotes from Molon and PK Striping for village parking. The township's share of the Maple City project was estimated at $26,049; Boomer moved, J. Carter seconded, to approve not to exceed $30,000 for this work. Motion carried.
Fire Station: Lanham reported on the Interlocal Agreement. Noonan and Boomer support a second station on the western side of the service area; T. Carter doubts voters would approve a station in another township. The board agreed Kasson is not interested in funding capital work on the existing station unless a western station is included. The item will be dropped from next month's agenda unless the Fire Board requests action.
Financial Summary
- Treasurer's Report: Receipts $485,381.77; Disbursements $120,189.91; Balance $1,451,145.60. All accounts/CDs moved to Honor; Huntington accounts closed.
- Bills approved as presented (Noonan moved, J. Carter seconded).
- FYE 2026 draft audit approved (Noonan moved, T. Carter seconded).
- Treasurer printer purchase approved, not to exceed $300 (Boomer moved, Noonan seconded).
- Radio encryption mandate expected to cost ~$3.4 million countywide; fire departments currently pay 10% of radio costs, which could rise to 30% or more, potentially requiring township contributions.
Other Business
Zoning Administrator Sheehan requested his formal review be moved to the one-year mark next spring; the board agreed. Ordinance 2026-01 removing Section 7.15 passed by roll call (J. Carter, T. Carter, Noonan, Boomer, Julian all yes). The Planning Commission is preparing three public hearings in August on land use matters. Water infiltration was found in the township hall basement; Lanham recommended pressure washing and sealing, and the board agreed Julian would contact Corey Flaska or other contractors.
Action Items
- Julian to contact Corey Flaska or other contractors regarding township hall waterproofing.
- Noonan to inspect and address the park gate.
- T. Carter to investigate rebuilding/reinstalling the Maple City sign.
- T. Carter and J. Carter to research village lighting/barriers for the Maple City project.
- Zoning Administrator review scheduled for spring (one-year mark).
- Fire Station item to be removed from next agenda unless the Fire Board requests action.