Berlin Township Board Minutes
May 5th, 2025 7:00 PM
Members’s present: R Bennett, P Rust, R Alexander, and WM Vaarberg.
Member’s absent: W Marcussen
Guests: Deputy Clerk Kim Denny, Stephanie Buway – Dan Nelson w/ Cordelio Power, Michael & Gail Gesselman, Detective C Kasul w/ Ionia County Sherrif’s Department, Heather Platte, Dan Trieweiler, Daniel Mitchell – Ann Martinez w/ Merchantile Bank, Gordon & Jane Walkington, David Higgins w/ western Land Services, Clint Rudd
Meeting called to order by Supervisor R Bennett
Pledge recited
Minutes were approved as read.
Treasurer’s report was approved as read.
Report from Detective Kasul
Presentation by Stephanie Buway from Cordelio Power regarding turbine information.
Presentation from Heather Platte regarding Ordinance 26 Emergency Response Cost Recovery Ordinance.
Presentation by Mr. Walkington regarding improvements and recent historical findings of Lett’s Cemetery. Sincere thanks to Mr & Mrs Walkington for a donation to the cemetery and all of the work they continue to do to improve Lett’s Cemetery. Sincere thanks also to M Palmer for the work she continues to do to improve Lett’s Cemetery and update the records.
Motion made by R Bennett and supported by P Rust to pass First Amendment to Berlin Township and City of Ionia Public Act 425 of 1984 Agreement. Motion passed.
Yes: P Rust, WM Vaarberg, R Alexander, and R Bennett.
No:
Absent: W Marcussen
Motion made by P Rust and supported by R Bennett to pass Berlin Township Credit Card Policy. Motion passed 4 yes, 0 no, and 1 absent.
Motion made by WM Vaarberg and supported by R Alexander to accept payment of the township bills as submitted. Motion passed 4 yes, 0 no, and 1 absent.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 pm
Rachael Alexander, Clerk