BOARD MINUTES FROM MARCH 2025 BOARD MEETING
LINCOLN TOWNSHIP
MARCH 3, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
LINCOLN TOWNSHIP HALL
The meeting was called to order by our Supervisor, Mark Brock, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
BOARD MEMBERS’ PRESENT:
Mark Brock, Supervisor
Sherry Blackrick, Clerk
Martha Modene, Treasurer
Rachel Killingbeck, Trustee
Kathaleen Yost, Trustee
FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMBERS’ PRESENT:
David Belden, Chief
Phil Cornelius
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
AGENDA:
There was a motion made by Kathaleen and seconded by Martha to approve the agenda as read with the addition of adding the Spring Cleanup in New Business. Motion carried.
MINUTES:
There was a motion made by Rachel and seconded by Kathaleen to approve the minutes as read with a “slash” through wording “half of $4200.00”. Motion carried.
COMMISSIONERS REPORT:
With regards to Greg, not being present his report from the February 18th and the March 4th Commissioners meetings were read by our Supervisor, Mark. The following highlights were read as reminders for Osceola County Residents.
1) Any taxpayers that are having difficulty paying their taxes should contact the Osceola County Treasurer’s Office.to work out a payment plan rather than being default and risk losing your property.
2) WIC (Woman, Infant, and Children) assistance is available from the Osceola County Health Department. A family of four (4) can qualify for the assistance with an income limitation of $57,720.00.
3) There are still funds available from the CHILL grant program. This program is designed to help individuals who may be seeking assistance with home repairs. Please call 231-734-3301 for more information.
4) Consumers Energy is currently offering grant opportunities to help with putting small communities on the map. For more information, please contact Patrick Tiedt at 231-383-3840.
TREASURERS REPORT:
There was a motion made by Sherry and seconded by Rachel to approve the report as presented. Motion carried.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT:
Dave presented his current report for more information or for a copy of the report this contact our Clerk. (See attached)
BILLS:
There was a motion made by Mark and seconded by Rachel to pay the bills as presented. Motion carried.
HALL CONTRACTS:
There was a motion made by Rachel and seconded by Kathaleen to approve the contracts presented. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. There was a motion made by Rachel and seconded by Martha to approve and oblige the ARPA projects that were presented during the February board meeting. Motion carried.
2. There was a motion made by Sherry and seconded by Rachel to hire Marsha Cornelius for the Custodian & Maintenance position. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. 2024-2025 Budget: There was a motion made by Rachel and seconded by Martha to approve the presented budget of $301, 900.00. Motion carried.
2. Mowing & Trimming: We will be accepting bids for the position, and they must be postmarked or emailed by April 04, 2025. All bids will be opened, and the position will be appointed during the April 8th board meeting.
3. Spring Cleanup: Will be held on June 7th from 7:00am to 11:00am.
BOARD COMMENT:
There were two (2) board comments.
There was a motion made by Rachel and seconded by Kathaleen to adjourn the meeting at 8:17pm. Motion carried.
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Sherry Blackrick, Clerk
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Approved Date:
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Mark Brock, Supervisor
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Sherry Blackrick, Clerk