Berlin Township Board Minutes
May 5th, 2026 7:00 PM
Members’s present: P Rust, R Alexander, W Marcussen, and Wm Vaarberg
Member’s Absent: R Bennett
Guests: Clint Rudd, Alex Larson w/ Saranac Clarksville District Library, Becky Fitzpatrick w/ Saranac Clarksville District Library, Dan Trieweiler, and Mike & Gail Gesselman
Meeting called to order by Trustee Wm Vaarberg
Pledge recited
Presentation by Saranac Clarksville District Library Representatives regarding for upcoming August 2026 Millage Renewal Proposition for County-Wide Library Services.
Minutes were approved as read.
Budget minutes approved as read pending correction of Unallocated Account.
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 a free pick-up load disposal. Please note that load must be covered with a tarp.
Motion made by R Alexander and supported by W Marcussen to approve Treasurer’s report was approved as read. Motion passed 4 yes, 0 no, and 1 absent.
Motion made by P Rust and supported by Wm Vaarberg to withdrawal $231,000.00 from the General Fund Money Market Account for the deposit of a Class A Pumper, and the transfer of monies from General Fund CD amounting in $313,000.00 (plus any incurring interest) at M1 once mature on July 3rd, 2026 into the General Fund Money Market Account at Mercantile Bank. Motion passed 4 yes, 0 no, and 1 absent.
Motion made by Wm Vaarberg and supported by R Alexander to purchase a 40ft storage container for $4,900.00 delivered and set up w/ an estimate of $800.00 for the base of stone or railroad ties. Motion passed with 4 yes, 0 no, and 1 absent.
Motion made by R Alexander and supported by P Rust to approve mileage reimbursement and proposed form at the current Michigan State Mileage Rate. Motion passed 4 yes, 0 no, and 1 absent.
After 46 years of wonderful service, R Bennett has submitted notification of future resignation as Berlin Twp Supervisor. Berlin Twp Board Members would like to sincerely thank him for his many decades of serving our community.
After 30 years of wonderful service, W Marcussen has submitted notification of future resignation as Berlin Twp Trustee. Berlin Twp Board Members would like to sincerely thank her for her many decades of serving our community.
Correction to February 2026 Board Meeting Minutes. Wm Vaarberg was listed as present, correction to note that Wm was absent.
Motion made by P Rust and supported by W Marcussen to accept payment of the township bills as submitted. Motion passed 4 yes, 0 no, and 1 absent.
Motion made by Wm Vaarberg and supported by W Marcussen to adjourn. Motion passed 4 yes, 0 no, and 1 absent. Meeting ended at 8:50pm.
Rachael Alexander, Clerk