Meeting: Called to order at 7:00 pm by Supervisor Jager
Pledge of Allegiance: Led by All
Roll call by Clerk Murat: Trustee Brant, Trustee Jager, Clerk Murat, Treasurer Halbower,
Supervisor Jager, all present.
Motion 1-4-26 by Trustee Jager to approve March 10th, 2026 meeting minutes, support by Trustee
Brant, Motion carries.
Motion 2-4-26 by Trustee Jager to approve payment of the bills as presented, support by Trustee
Brant. Motion carries.
Business from the floor:
Dr Adam Bayne, Holton Public Schools Superintendent, and Amy Brookhouse, Holton
Public School Board President, were present for questions about the upcoming SRO vote.
Cindy Briggs, 6420 Fisk, wanted to point out that the current SRO goes to different events
for the school, including prom, to engage with students outside of the classroom.
Rose Homister, 8860 Holton Duck Lake, can overhear the students when walking on the
sidewalk. They express the positive impact and feeling of safety the SRO has given them.
Motion 3-4-26 by Trustee Jager to approve Treasurer’s report as presented, support by Clerk Murat.
Motion carries.
Department reports:
Inspections- 9 new permits for a total of $3304.00
Fire Department- 34 calls. 6 mutual aids
Ordinance- 6400 Crystal Lake Rd- (see attached)
Correspondence:
-School resource officer. Will go to Board for a vote in July’s meeting.
-Data Center Policy. Board will investigate other current policies in place in the state and
begin work on getting one in place for Holton Township.
-American Classic Transfer Station lease. The township was presented with the possibility
of leasing the transfer station out to a privately owned company. The township will provide them
with information they need to bring a formal proposal to the Board.
Unfinished Business:
None.
Motion 4-4-26 by Trustee Jager to approve the Fire Dept to purchase thermal cameras from MES in
the amount of $5444.96 plus any shipping costs, support by Clerk Murat. Motion carries
Holton Township Board Meeting Minutes -Draft
Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Motion 5-4-26 by Trustee Brant to approve the Fire Dept to use up to $3000.00 to renovate the
bathroom at the fire house, support by Trustee Jager. (Nay, Supervisor Jager)
Motion 6-4-26 by Trustee Jager to hire D&B Brine in the amount of $9425.00 as well as $1246.47 to
the County to brine the roads, support by Trustee Brant. Motion carries.
Motion 7-4-26 by Trustee Jager to adjust the 2025/2026 budget in the amounts of (see attached),
support by Trustee Brant.
Roll call vote: Clerk Murat, yes. Trustee Jager, yes. Supervisor Jager, yes. Treasurer Halbower, yes.
Trustee Brant, yes. Motion carries.
Motion 8-4-26 by Treasurer Halbower to accept the audit contract with Gabridge & Co. from
6/30/26 though 6/30/30, support by Trustee Jager. Motion carries.
2026/2027 Budget meeting was scheduled for Monday, May 18th at 6:00pm.
Motion 9-4-26 by Supervisor Jager to stop taking large items at the transfer station, support by
Trustee Jager.
Roll call vote: Treasurer Halbower, no. Supervisor Jager, yes. Trustee Jager, yes. Clerk Murat, no.
Trustee Brant, no. Motion fails.
Future business:
None.
Motion 11-2-26 by Trustee Jager to adjourn at 8:11 pm, support by Treasurer Halbower. Motion
carries.
Respectfully submitted by Clerk Candy Murat

ORDINANCE ENFORCER MARCH STATUS REPORT:

Homeowner: Charlene Pitre / Crystal Lake Rd: Complaint received that RVs are parked on back of property and are possibly being lived in.  Also, property has blight, front and back yard, property is a mess and an eyesore. For at least 4 years this property has been a nuisance. Letter is being sent to homeowner with a $350 fine. Homeowner has failed to pay previous fines. Homeowner advised that if property is not brought up to ordinance compliance there is a risk of a court order. I will monitor the progress of property once a week. If there is no progress then I ask that a court order be considered as the homeowner and residents of the property have not taken the township ordinances seriously. 

ADJUSTMENTS TO 2026 BUDGET