The Solon Township Board held a regular meeting on February 12, 2026, where they discussed several important matters, including public comments supporting the adoption of the Master Plan, various committee reports, and financial resolutions for salary adjustments. Key resolutions were adopted concerning poverty exemption guidelines and officers' salaries, and a Public Hearing was agreed upon to review the Master Plan before adoption.
Public Comments
Several community members expressed their support for the adoption of the Master Plan as presented by the Planning Commission:
- **Tim Johnson**, **Jim Johnson**, **Karen Smith**, **Judy Janosik**, and **Dan Petroskey** echoed sentiments favoring the adoption, emphasizing the input received from the community.
- **Bryan Brzezinski** affirmed that public feedback was taken into account during Planning Commission meetings.
Infrastructure Projects
There were no specific discussions or updates regarding infrastructure projects such as those related to services like water and sewer during this meeting.
Other Business
- The board approved to change the date of the Annual Meeting to March 19, 2026, and set a budget workshop meeting for March 12, 2026.
- Discussions on the Parks and Recreation Committee revealed no further news on Beach Park, awaiting response from the DEQ.
- The board also reviewed the need for the township hall repairs and status updates from the fire department as the Cedar Fire Station's plans were noted.
Financial Summary
- A resolution to establish poverty exemption guidelines was adopted, detailing income levels and asset values for eligible residents.
- Salary adjustments were approved for township officers as follows:
- **Supervisor**: $14,000
- **Treasurer**: $21,000
- **Clerk**: $26,000
- **Trustee per diem**: $135
- The audits for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, were approved at a fee not exceeding $4,200.
Action Items
- **Shirley Mikowski** will follow up with **Cdrey Flaska** regarding the township hall repairs.
- **Kelly Claar** to check with Deering Tree Service for fire hazard cleanup in Vlack's Park and confirm plans for tree planting and a gate installation.
- **Joan Gauthier** will contact the Equalization Department to ensure accurate statistics for the Master Plan corrections.
- Schedule the Public Hearing for the Master Plan adoption following necessary public notices.
- Ensure that the corrected Master Plan will be available prior to the Public Hearing as requested by community members.
Source Document
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