Berlin Township Board Minutes
July 7, 2026 7:00 PM
Members’s present: C Rudd, P Rust, R Alexander, WM Vaarberg, and K Denny
Guests: Deputy Clerk Alysia Blough, Terry Frewen, Bradon Strong, Lloyd Cooper, Mike Kilpatrick, Michael Gesselman, and Gail Gesselman
Meeting called to order by Supervisor Clint Rudd
Pledge recited
Reminder to residents of Berlin Township: Berlin Township has partnered with Pitsch Landfill for a voucher program. Please contact P Rust to obtain a voucher good for two free pick-up load disposals. Please note that load must be covered with a tarp.
Presentation by Terry Frewen. Mr Frewen is currently running for Representative in State Legislature 78th District.
Presentation by Brandon Strong. Mr. Strong is currently running for Representative in State Legislature 78th District.
Comments and questions from resident Mike Kilpatrick and resident Lloyd Cooper regarding brine applications. Dissatisfied with current brine applications and requesting improvement.
Comments and questions from Michael and Gail Gesselman regarding upcoming MDOT M-66 project. Concerns with projected stop light at M-66 & Riverside Dr.
Discussion on water run off issue in the area of Larson Rd & Riverside Dr. Board members to research this issue and contact ICRD for potential solutions.
Discussion on potential ordinance to address properties with excessive grass growth.
Motion made by P Rust and supported by WM Vaarberg to approve June Board Meeting Minutes. Motion passed with 5 yes, 0 no, and 0 absent.
Motion made by P Rust and supported by K Denny to approve purchase of a laptop to be used for elections-Electronic Poll Book. Motion passed 5 yes, 0 no, and 0 absent.
Motion made by R Alexander and supported by K Denny to remove R Bennett as a signer at Mercantile Bank. Motion passed 5 yes, 0 no, and 0 absent.
Motion made by R Alexander and supported by K Denny to add C Rudd as a signer at Mercantile Bank. Motion passed 5 yes, 0 no, and 0 absent.
Motion made by P Rust and supported by R Alexander to approve the purchase of two container locks for the township storage container. Motion passed 5 yes, 0 no, and 0 absent.
Discussion on Fire Special Assessment regarding current fire department expenses and possible increase. A special meeting may be scheduled in June to discuss further.
Motion made by R Alexander and supported by WM Vaarberg to approve Treasurer’s report was approved as read. Motion passed 5 yes, 0 no, and 0 absent.
Motion made by P Rust and supported by K Denny to accept payment of the township bills as submitted. Motion passed 5 yes, 0 no, and 0 absent.
Motion made by P Rust and supported by R Alexander to adjourn. Motion passed 5 yes, 0 no, and 0 absent. Meeting ended at 9:08pm.
Rachael Alexander, Clerk