The Sullivan Township Board of Trustees met Monday, December 30,2024 and was called to order by Supervisor Glavich. Glavich led in the pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Courtney Glavich, Supervisor; Heather Brown, Clerk; Brooke VanHouten, Treasurer; Angela Himber, Trustee; Michael Hazekamp, Trustee
SUBJECT: Approval of Agenda
Motion by Glavich to approve the agenda of today’s special meeting as presented. Hazekamp supported the motion, and the motion was carried by the following votes. AYES: (5)
Old Business
SUBJECT: BS&A Training
Motion by Hazekamp to approve the BS&A Training. VanHouten supported the motion, and the motion was carried by the following votes. AYES: (5)
SUBJECT: Approval of Bills
Motion by Hazekamp to approve the current bills. VanHouten supported the motion, and it passed by the following roll call votes: Himber, Hazekamp, Brown, VanHouten and Glavich (5)
SUBJECT: Resolution 2024-12-30(a) for Board meeting dates change
Motion by VanHouten to set regular board meeting dates for calendar year 2025. Sullivan Township 2025 regular board meetings will take place on the second Tuesday of each calendar month at 5:30 P.M. at Sullivan Township Hall 8138 Heights Ravenna Road, Ravenna MI 49451. Brown supported the Resolution, and it was passed by the following roll call votes: Himber, Hazekamp, Brown, VanHouten and Glavich (5)
SUBJECT: Planning Commission Vacancy
Motion by VanHouten to Appoint Heather Rios to Planning Commission until term ending 12/31/2027. Hazekamp supported the motion, and the motion was carried by the following votes. AYES: (5)
New Business
SUBJECT: Deputies
Motion by VanHouten to approve a line item in budget for the Deputy Treasurer for rest of fiscal year of not to exceed $2500.00. Hazekamp supported the motion, and it was passed by the following roll call votes: Himber, Hazekamp, Brown, VanHouten and Glavich (5)
SUBJECT: POVERTY EXEMPTION
Discussion to bring to next meeting.
SUBJECT: ARPA
Motion by VanHouten to approve the recognized intent of purchasing the Generac system and the new playground equipment was to expend ARPA funds. Any leftover funds can be used for general expenditures that provide benefit to Sullivan Township. Hazekamp supported the motion, and it was passed by the following roll call votes: Himber, Hazekamp, Brown, VanHouten and Glavich supported
SUBJECT: HOURLY WAGES AND OPTIONS
Motion by Himber to raise Tim Decker (Maintenance Tech) to $20.00 an Hour Himber also stated that we would like a log of maintenance performed. Glavich supported the motion, and it passed by the following roll call votes: Himber, Hazekamp, Brown, VanHouten and Glavich (5)
Motion by Himber to approve a $1.00 and hour raise to Nikki McWilliams effective January 1, 2025, with intention to complete annual reviews going forward on date of hire anniversary. Hazekamp supported the motion, and it was passed by the following roll call votes: Himber, Hazekamp, Brown, VanHouten and Glavich supported
Motion by VanHouten to allow part time/Hourly employees the option to participate in MERS 457 and contribute their own money. Brown supported the motion, and it passed by the following roll call votes: Himber, Hazekamp, Brown, VanHouten and Glavich (5)
Public Comment
No public comment.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS:
Himber mentioned she would like to see an official Facebook page or a source to get information out to the public in a timely manner.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by VanHouten to adjourn at 6:45 P.M. Glavich supported the motion, and the motion was carried by the following votes. AYES: (5)
