Summary
The Solon Township Board meeting held on February 12, 2026, primarily focused on public comments regarding the adoption of the Master Plan, financial allocations, and several committee reports. The board unanimously agreed to adopt a resolution for poverty exemption guidelines, and there were discussions on salaries and upcoming township meetings.
Public Comments
Several community members expressed strong support for the adoption of the Master Plan as presented by the Planning Commission:
- **Tim Johnson**, **Jim Johnson**, **Karen Smith**, **Judy Janosik**, **Dan Petroskey**, and **Bryan Brzezinski** all voiced their endorsement of the Plan during public comment.
- **Tim Johnson** suggested that trees planted at Vlack’s Park should be of native species.
- Concerns were raised by **Melinda Lautner** about potential traffic increases due to residential developments.
Responses from the board included confirming that a corrected version of the Master Plan will be available prior to the Public Hearing, as well as acknowledging the comments about meeting agenda errors.
Parks and Recreation Matters
The Parks and Recreation Committee reported discussions on scheduling and goals; however, no formal decisions were made due to a lack of quorum. The next meeting is set for February 24, 2026. Discussions included:
- Planning for tree planting at Vlack’s Park and ensuring the area is safe from fire hazards.
Infrastructure Projects
There were no specific discussions on infrastructure projects such as marina, cell phone towers, or water/sewer updates detailed in the minutes.
Other Business
- The board adopted the **Poverty Exemption Resolution**, approving income guidelines and asset tests.
- Salary resolutions were passed for various township positions, including maintaining the Supervisor and Treasurer's salaries and increasing the Clerk's salary to $26,000.
- The Annual Meeting date was changed to March 19, 2026, and a budget workshop is scheduled for March 12, 2026.
- The board engaged Tobin & Co. for the annual audit for a fee not to exceed $4,200.
Financial Summary
The Treasurer provided a detailed report with key figures for various funds:
- **Total Current Assets**: $458,144.66
- **Voucher Payments**: Approved reimbursement of vouchers numbered 16256-16289 unanimously.
- The resolution adopted for the following salaries:
- Supervisor: $14,000
- Treasurer: $21,000
- Clerk: $26,000
- Trustee per diem: $135
Action Items
- The Planning Commission will prepare corrections for the Master Plan, aiming for completion by March 12.
- Supervisor Chris Comeaux and Clerk Shirley Mikowski will follow up on township hall repairs and concerns raised during the public comments regarding tree planting and traffic considerations.
- Kelly Claar will contact Deering Tree Service for fire hazard management at Vlack’s Park.
- A special meeting date will be scheduled to finalize preparations for the upcoming Annual Meeting and to ensure all public comments are addressed adequately.