Berlin Township Board Minutes
August 6th, 2024 7:00 PM
Member’s Present: R Bennett, M Palmer, R Alexande (Left early to return to election), W Marcussen, Wm Vaarberg
Special Guests: Clinton Rudd, Patrick Lewis, Michael and Shirly Kilpatrick, and Eric McKeever
Board Meeting called to order by Supervisor R Bennett.
Pledge recited.
Minutes were approved as read minus correction.
Treasurer’s report was approved as read.
Discussion on Ionia County Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Fire Special Assessment 1) Proposed Budget 2) Proposed Special Assessment Roll 3) Certificate of Township Supervisor Signed
Resolution made by M Palmer and supported by Wm to accept cost estimate and special assessment roll and establishing hearing to confirm roll 2024 for Fire Special Assessment. Motion passed 5 y, 0 n, 0 absent.
Discussion on sewer rate study-Tabled.
Eric McKeever from Franklin Metals attended the meeting to see if the Twp had any questions for the new project-Aluminum Smelter plant.
Motion made by M Palmer and supported by R Alexander to approve chip and fog seal Reimer Dr, Holiday Dr, Westover Dr, Northland Dr, Aldon Ln, and Greenfield Dr. Motion passed 5 yes, 0 no, 0 absent.
Mike and Shirley Kilpatrick would like their portion of Ainsworth Rd made into a private drive. Supervisor Bennett will contact ICRD.
Patrick Lewis wanted an update of drains behind his house. Waiting on state approval.
Discussion on City of Ionia tap in fee-Tabled.
Discussion on water issues on Hart St. Supervisor Bennett to continue to look into issues.
Discussion on Compatible Renewable Energy Ordinance-CREO-Tabled.
Motion made by W Marcussen and supported by Wm Vaarberg to accept payment of the township bills as submitted. Motion passed 4 yes, 0 no, and 1 absent.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
Rachael Alexander, Township Clerk & Marilyn Palmer, Township Treasurer