Township Meeting: Minutes, August 11, 2026
Township Meeting
Minutes — Regular Meeting
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · 7:00 p.m. · Upstairs hall, Township Offices
Approved September 8, 2026
Present: Samuel Kirke, Moderator; Ruth Ellery, Township Clerk; Joan Whitcomb, Treasurer; and 34 residents
Also present: Harlan Voss, Township Marshal; Frank Odell, Superintendent, Light & Water; Peter Lindqvist, Fire Chief; Gus Bertrand, Foreman, Roads & Grounds
1. Call to order
The Moderator called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Minutes
The minutes of the previous meeting were read.
Moved, seconded and voted unanimously to approve the minutes as read.
3. Treasurer's report
The Treasurer reported fund balances at the end of the previous month.
| Fund | Balance |
|---|---|
| General Fund | $1,213,149.18 |
| Light & Water Operating | $597,696.82 |
| Road Machinery | $80,481.17 |
| Stabilization | $462,530.82 |
4. Light & Water
Superintendent Odell reported that the Autumn Almanac will be posted August 28.
5. Marshal
Marshal Voss reported a routine month and had no matters for the Meeting.
6. Fire Department
Chief Lindqvist reported 3 calls in the previous month, all handled without injury. The response log is posted on the Fire Department page.
7. Roads & Grounds
Foreman Bertrand reported that the Main Street sidewalk repairs are complete.
8. New business
The Booster Club requested use of the football field for the Blue-Gray Game on Saturday, November 7.
Moved, seconded and voted unanimously.
9. Public comment
None.
10. Adjournment
The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
Moved, seconded and voted to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted, Ruth Ellery, Township Clerk