FEBRUARY 2025 BOARD MINUTES
LINCOLN TOWNSHIP
FEBRUARY 11,2025
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:
Supervisor, Mark Brock
Clerk, Sherry Blackrick
Treasurer, Martha (Marty) Modene
Trustee, Rachel Killingbeck
Trustee, Kathaleen (Kathy) Yost
OFFICIALS PRESENT:
Commissioner, Gregory (Greg) Gydesen
FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMBERS’ PRESENT:
Chief, David Belden
Assistant Chief, Phillip (Phil) Cornelius
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There were not any comments.
AGENDA:
There was a motion by Sherry and seconded by Martha to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried.
MINUTES:
There was a motion made by Kathy and seconded by Rachel to approve the minutes as read. Motion carried.
COMMISSIONERS REPORT:
Greg presented the minutes from the January 21st and the February 4th Commissioner’s meetings. (See attached)
Some of the bullets that were addressed are as follows:
1.) The Board approved collecting RFPs for the Professional Construction Services to build a garage at the Hersey C.O.A. Facility with the submissions to be reviewed by Health, Safety. and the Grounds Committee.
2.) The Board approved the updated appointments to various boards, authorities, and committees as proposed.
3.) The Board approved the request to post, advertise, and fill an Administrative Assistant position in the Administrative Office.
4.) The Board approved the Animal Control Director to advertise and fill a part-time Custodial Position.
5.) Commissioners approved the Resolution to dissolving the “Parks Commission” and transferring the oversight of the Parks to the Osceola County Board of Commissioners.
Other Notes and Reminders:
1.) If any taxpayers are having difficulty paying their taxes, they should contact the County Treasurer’s Office to work out a payment plan rather than going into default and risk losing their property.
2.) WIC Assistance is available from the County Health Department; a family of four (4) can qualify with an annual income limit of $57,720.00
3.) FUNDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE, from our CHILL GRANT PROGRAM. Contact information has been distributed. Please DO NOT LOSE your chance on this wonderful opportunity.
The previous information was submitted by our District 1 County Commission, Gregory (Greg) Gydesen.
TREASURER REPORT: There was a motion by Mark and seconded by Rachel to approve the report as read. Motion carried.
BUDGET AMMENDMWENTS: Sherry reported that after speaking with our Auditor, Angie Kopriva, we are able to use the election reimbursement from the 2023-2024 fiscal period towards the elections during this fiscal period 2024-2025.
ASSESSORS REPORT: Kimber submitted her monthly report. (See attached) and they are also available on our township website.
She wanted to remind everyone of the dates and times of the March Board of Review (BOR):
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12TH 3:00PM TO 9:00PM
THURSDAY, MARCH 13TH 9:00AM TO 3:00PM
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to her or you can also contact the BOR Secretary, Mark Brock.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT:
David submitted his monthly report. (See attached)
1.) SKID-UNIT: During the January Board Meeting the Board approved for David to accept bids on a Skid-Unit that they could currently use on their Utility Task Unit (UTV) Bids were to be received by our Clerk on or before 5:00pm, February 7th. The following bid listed below was received.
A.) Dinges: $16,646.95
B.) Kimtech: $9170.00
C.) Firefighting Supply: $9580.00
There was a motion made by Mark and seconded by Kathy to accept the bid from Kimtech. Motion carried.
2.) MTPP (Michigan Township Participation Plan): RESOLUTION 2025 – NO:06 PAR PLAN GRANT by a ROLL CALL VOTE of 5 – 0; the Board gave David permission to apply for a grant from MTPP where the township would have to pay half of the $4200.00 which would be the remaining cost of “GUARDIAN ANGEL (LED) WARNING LIGHTS and ATTACHMENT reimbursement after the GRANT closes on March 15th. * PLEASE NOTE: that all purchases would be after the new fiscal period begins on 04/01/2025.
BILLS:
There was a motion made by Martha and seconded by Rachel to pay the bills as presented. Motion carried.
HALL CONTRACTS:
There were no contracts presented.
OLD BUSINESS:
1.) ARPA MONEY: We currently have $19,670.24 before the following amounts were deducted. Removal of the chimney $1000.00 and the new kitchen ceiling $2323.86 =$3323.86 with these amounts subtracted from the above ARPA balance. We currently have $16,346.38. We were not able to finish with the proposed estimates due to some of the bids not being received because of email issues. The decision was made that Mark would contact each Board Member by the 17th of February with the remaining bids.
2.) OSCEOLA COUNTYU ROAD COMMISION (OCRC): There was a motion made by Rachel and seconded by Kathy to pay $38,762.50 which is half of the total amount of $77,525.00 for the 7 Mile Rd. project. Motion carried.
3.) 2025 SALARY RESOLUTIONS: The following raises were approved during February 2025.
Supervisor $1200.00 Annual Increase
Treasurer $2400.00 Annual Increase
Assessor $2000.00 Annual Increase
Sexton $900.00 Annual Increase
4.) POVERTY GUIDELINES: There was a 5 – 0 ROLL CALL VOTE to approve and adopt the 2025 Federal Poverty Guidelines.
NEW BUSINESS:
1.) Linda Marshall introduced herself to the Board and she wanted the township to know of her intent to purchase the Methodist Church and her intent to make it her business warehouse.
2.) CUSTODIAL AND MAINTENANCE POSITION: Mark suggested that the current position be posted on the township facebook page. Letters of Interest need to be postmarked by February 28th and/or emailed by February 28th.
BOARD COMMENTS:
There were two (2) comments.
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Sherry Blackrick, Clerk
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Approved By:
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Mark Brock, Supervisor
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Sherry Blackrick, Clerk