Board Meeting Minutes – May 13, 2025
Meeting: Called to order at 7:00pm by Supervisor Jager
Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Supervisor Jager
Roll call by Clerk Murat: Trustee Brant, Treasurer Halbower, Clerk Murat, Trustee Jager, Supervisor Jager all present.
Motion 1-5-25 by Trustee Jager to approve April 8, 2025 meeting minutes, supported by Trustee Brant. Motion carries.
Motion 2-5-25 by Trustee Jager to approve April 8, 2025 payment of bills as presented, supported by Clerk Murat. Motion carries.
Business from the floor:
Joyce Vincent, 7198 Swenson Rd, of the Holton Historical Society asked to have the leak in the roof fixed.
Motion 3-5-25 by Clerk Murat to get quotes to repair leak in roof at the Historical Society, supported by Treasurer Halbower, motion carries.
Holton Public School Superintendent Adam Bayne of 6500 4th St addressed the board about the upcoming renewal of the School Resource Officer (SRO) looking for the support of the township in splitting costs with them, Blue Lake Township and Cedar Creek Township. Scarlett and Rebecca Nash, 8878 Holton Duck Lake Rd, spoke on the positive effect of the SRO and the impact he has made for them. Liz Helms, 6925 Brunswick Rd, gave positive feedback on the SRO for her children and the school. Fire Chief Ted Hawk, urges the board to consider joining the school and other townships in paying for the SRO.
Motion 4-5-25 by Trustee Jager to approve treasurer’s report as presented, supported by Trustee Brant. Motion carries.
Department reports:
Library- Summer Reading begins June 16th for all ages. Local Garden Tour is June 23rd. Grow Little Readers begins May 16th. Annual book sale is July 25th & 26th. Author Meet and Greet is July 26th. Meet the Chicks is May 25th. Remodel on the bathroom and new slider install is set to begin after Memorial Day.
Inspections- 17 New permits for $4,419.00
Fire Department- 31 calls, 22 Holton Township and 9 Cedar Creek Township with 7 Mutual Aids.
Motion 5-5-25 by Treasurer Halbower to start the process to tear down building and clean up property at 8225 Holton Rd, supported by Trustee Jager. Motion carries.
Motion 6-5-25 by Treasurer Halbower to pay annual Clark Cemetery bill, supported by Supervisor Jager. Roll call vote: Clerk Murat, no. Treasurer Halbower, yes. Trustee Jager, no. Trustee Brant, no. Supervisor Jager, yes. Motion failed.
Motion 7-5-25 by Treasurer Halbower to approve resolution 02-05-25 to adopt the Muskegon County Hazard Mitigation Plan, supported by Supervisor Jager. Motion carries.
Motion 8-5-25 by Treasurer Halbower to approve the purchase of 2 turnout boots in the amount of $740 for the Fire Dept, supported by Trustee Brant. Motion carries.
Motion 9-5-25 by Clerk Murat to approve the purchase of 50 grave marker flags in the amount of $200, supported by Trustee Jager. Motion carries.
Motion 10-5-25 by Treasurer Halbower to approve Laser Line Fencing to install fence around pickle ball court at the Syer’s Rd Park in the amount of $9400.00, supported by Trustee Jager. Motion carries.
Future Business: Board discussion on special event ordinance and review of wording on permit application.
Motion 11-5-25 by Treasurer Halbower to adjourn at 8:22pm, supported by Trustee Brant. Motion carries.
Respectfully submitted by Clerk Candy Murat