Berlin Township Board Minutes
February 4th, 2025 7:00 PM
Members’s present R Bennett, M Palmer, W Marcussen and Wm Vaarberg, Absent R Alexander
Guests: Chelsea Kasul from Sheriff’s office, Mr Trieweiler, Clint Rudd & Penny Rust
Meeting called to order by Supervisor R Bennett
Pledge recited
Minutes were approved as read
Treas’s report was approved as read
May election for Lakewood Schools this year
R Bennett made a motion to approve Heather Hoffman, our assessor, a new 2 year contract renewal. M Palmer seconded the motion passed 4 yes 1 absent 0 no’s
Discussed Saranac Fire Runs in Berlin Twp which had 17 Runs to one address this past year.
March Board of Review will be held March 10th 9 am to noon and 1pm to 4pm. Also, March 11th 1 to 4 pm and 6 to 9pm. The assessor will attend March 11th from 6 to 9pm
Discussed 425 regarding the City of Ionia – tabled
Wanda Marcussen made a motion to approve the purchase of a phone line for the Treasurer’s office, William Vaarberg 2nd the motion. Motion passed
Discussion on a new fire truck (Pumper) for the BO Fire Department. Preliminary estimate and cost reviewed. Board approved moving forward.
Discussed sewer billing software. Fund Balance will be retiring the current software this year. Now we need to look at other options. BSA is one of them. Tabled
Discussed charging for fire runs. tabled
Motion by Wanda Marcussen and supported by William Vaarberg to accept payment of the township bills as submitted. Motion passed
Meeting adjourned at 8:35pm
Marilyn Palmer Treas.