Summary
The Kasson Township Board held a special meeting on March 21, 2026, chaired by Supervisor Greg Julian, with Treasurer Julia Carter, Clerk Dana Boomer, and Trustees Roger Noonan and Tad Carter present. The board held a public hearing on the budget, received no public comment, and then adopted two resolutions: the Truth in Taxation Resolution (08-2026) and the 2026-2027 Budget Resolution (09-2026), both by unanimous 5-0 roll call votes.
Public Comments
Julian opened the public hearing on the budget at 11:00 am and asked for comments; none were offered. Under the later Public Comment agenda item, again there were no comments from the public.
Other Business
The board noted there was no other business before it. In board comments, Trustee Noonan summarized major increases in taxable value in the township over the past 10 years. Treasurer J. Carter noted that population growth in the county and properties coming "uncapped" have contributed to rising property values. Noonan stated he hopes millage revenues are being used wisely, including at the county level.
Financial Summary
Resolution 08-2026 (Truth in Taxation) authorized a total levy of .6118 mills for township operating purposes for FY2026-2027, plus a voter-approved 2.5 mills for fire and emergency services, and a 1% property tax administration fee, for a combined total millage rate of 3.1118 mills. This was approved by roll call vote: Noonan, T. Carter, J. Carter, Boomer, and Julian all voting yes.
Resolution 09-2026 (2026-2027 Budget) was also approved unanimously by roll call vote (Noonan, T. Carter, J. Carter, Boomer, Julian all yes). Key figures: General Fund revenues estimated at $505,740, including $81,000 from the 1.0-mill allocation (reduced by Headlee to .6118 mills). Fire & Emergency Services Fund revenues estimated at $401,918 from the 2.5-mill voter-approved levy. General Fund expenditures totaling $505,740 were broken down by cost center, including Township Board ($263,360), Supervisor ($17,370), Clerk ($27,525), Board of Review ($3,665), Treasurer ($29,400), Assessor ($28,615), Elections ($8,875), Township Hall ($20,600), Cemetery ($11,500), Planning Commission ($18,180), Zoning ($64,750), and Parks and Recreation ($11,900). Fire and Emergency Services Fund expenditures were estimated at $401,918. The budget resolution also established transfer authority limits (up to $1,000 or 5% of a line item, whichever is less, without prior board approval) and required quarterly/monthly fiscal reporting to the board.
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 each month of the fourth quarter, per Section 12 of the Budget Resolution. The Chief Administrative Officer must notify the board of any transfers made under the $1,000/5% threshold at the board's next meeting.