Township Meeting: Minutes, September 8, 2026
Township Meeting
Minutes — Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 · 7:00 p.m. · Upstairs hall, Township Offices
Draft. Subject to approval at the next regular meeting.
Present: Samuel Kirke, Moderator; Ruth Ellery, Township Clerk; Joan Whitcomb, Treasurer; and 25 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 | $1,211,920.50 |
| Light & Water Operating | $614,495.78 |
| Road Machinery | $98,405.67 |
| Stabilization | $441,150.41 |
4. Light & Water
Superintendent Odell reported that fall hydrant flushing is scheduled for the week of the 22nd.
5. Marshal
Marshal Voss reported a routine month and had no matters for the Meeting.
6. Fire Department
Chief Lindqvist reported 4 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 culvert on the hill road has been cleaned and the ball field mowed for the fall.
8. New business
The Meeting House requested the loan of the Township's folding tables for the Harvest Supper on November 14.
Moved, seconded and voted unanimously.
9. Public comment
None.
10. Adjournment
The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Moved, seconded and voted to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted, Ruth Ellery, Township Clerk