JULY 2025 BOARD MINUTES
LINCOLN TOWNSHIP
OSCEOLA COUNTY
JULY 08, 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
Phil Cornelius
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There were several questions and comments regarding the logging of timber, off the township property (Lowell Estate) located south of 11 Mile Rd. and west of 200th Avenue.
Longtime township resident, Mike Green, asked that the following question/comment be documented within the board minutes.
1. That the property is being logged discreetly and if,
2. The funds are being spent at the board’s discretion.
AGENDA:
There was a motion made by Mark and seconded by Kathaleen to approve the agenda as written with the following additions three (3) made in “New Business Category”. Motion carried.
1. OPEN MEETING ACT VIOLATION (OMA)
2. CEDAR FIRE CONTRACT
3. AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA)
MINUTES:
There was a motion made by Martha and seconded by Rachel to accept the minutes as read. Motion carried.
COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT:
The minutes from the following two (2) meetings were provided by our District (1) Commissioner, Greg Gydesen. (See attached):
1. Tuesday, June 17th
2. Tuesday, July 1st
Other Notes: FUNDS ARE SOON AVAILABLE from the CHILL GRANT PROGRAM.
TREASURERS REPORT:
There was a motion made by Sherry and seconded by Kathaleen to accept the report as read. Motion carried.
BUDGET AMENDMENTS:
The following amendments were made to the 2025 – 2026 General Fund Budget.
1. $50,315.00 for a “2025 Chevrolet Silverado Work Truck”
2. $3,500.00 for a “Nitro Wrap”
3. $6,400.00 for the “Lighting System”
4. $655.07 for the “Wiring”
5. $261.65 for the “Antenna”
By the following “Roll Call Votes” the above (Budget Amendments # 1- 5) were approved.
Kathaleen Yost, Trustee 1.YES 2. YES 3. YES 4. YES 5. YES
Rachel Killingbeck, Trustee 1.YES 2. YES 3. YES 4. YES 5. YES
Martha Modene, Treasurer 1.YES 2. YES 3. YES 4. YES 5. YES
Mark Brock, Supervisor 1.YES 2. YES 3. YES 4. YES 5. YES
Sherry Blackrick, Clerk 1.YES 2. YES 3. YES 4. YES 5. YES
ASSESSORS’ REPORT:
Kimber gave an update on her summer of 2025 fieldwork, and she confirmed that the July Board of Review (BOR) is all set for July 22nd at 7:00pm
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT:
David emailed each board member their copy of the department’s monthly report. (See attached)
With a “Roll Call Vote” of 5-0 (Budget Amendment # 6) the board made the decision to purchase three (3) of the six (6) 800mhz radio’s that were requested at $3,349.29each with a total cost of $10,047.87:
ROLL CALL VOTE: (RADIO’S)
Mark Brock, Supervisor YES
Sherry Blackrick, Clerk YES
Martha Modene, Treasurer YES
Rachel Killingbeck, Trustee YES
Kathaleen Yost, Trustee YES
With the NATIONAL FIRE INCIDENT REPORTING SYSTEM (NFIRS) being retired and being replaced by the NATIONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE INFORMATION SYSTEM (NERIS), on
January 31, 2026, the department will need to purchase “Image Trend” the software that is currently free through the State of Michigan. The initial setup fee is $1,800.00 with an annual fee of $4500.00-$5500.00 which will include training documentation.
With a “Roll Call Vote” of 5-0 (Budget Amendment # 7) the board approved the setup fee and the purchase of “Image Trend Software” totaling $6,270.00
There was a motion made by Rachel and seconded by Kathaleen to eliminate the fire department’s cadet program, as suggested by David. Motion carried with a 3-2 vote.
ROLL CALL VOTE: (NERIS SYSTEM)
Mark Brock, Supervisor YES
Sherry Blackrick, Clerk YES
Martha Modene, Treasurer YES
Rachel Killingbeck, Trustee YES
Kathaleen Yost, Trustee YES
BILLS:
There was a motion made by Martha and seconded by Rachel to approve the bills as read. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Open Meetings Act Violation (OMA Violation): A violation of the (OMA) also known as MCL 15.261 et seq, took place during the month of May. The (OMA) requires elected officials to conduct business during an open meeting environment to ensure transparency. The violation was among a quorum of board members using electronic devices outside of a properly noticed meeting site to discuss or decide on the purchase of a new brush truck for the fire department. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at:
231-388-4974
2. Truck Bids: We received the following two (2) bids for our 1998 GMC 2500. 1.) Kevin Wanstead for $2005.00 and 2.) Brian Hartsell for $1250.00. There was a motion made by Sherry and seconded by Kathaleen to award Kevin Wanstead Motion carried.
3. Cedar Township Fire Contract: There was a motion made by Rachel and seconded by Kathaleen to keep the contract with Cedar Township as written without any changes made to the wording. Motion carried.
4. ARPA Funds: There was a motion made by Rachel and seconded by Kathaleen for Sherry to contact Kaleb Brock with “Brock Builders” and Brandon Steig with “The Shop” to award them with the contracted positions that they previously placed their bid. Motion carried.
BOARD COMMENTS:
There were five (5) comments.
There was a motion made by Rachel and seconded by Sherry to adjourn the meeting at *:21pm. 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