Minutes: February 10, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Presented for approval at the March 11, 2026, Board Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chair Michelle Meis, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Supervisors present included Joe Heidelberger, Branden Mell and Doug Johnson and Treasurer Angela Krejchik were present. Supervisor Betsy Rising and Clerk Heather Sward were absent.

Agenda

Motion to approve the agenda with the addition of donation requests by Joe Heidelberger, seconded by Doug Johnson. Approved.

Board Meeting Minutes

Motion to approve the January 13th, 2026 regular board meeting minutes by Branden Mell, seconded by Joe Heidelberger. Approved.

Motion to approve the January 29th, 2026 Board of Audit meeting minutes by Branden Mell, seconded by Doug Johnson. Approved.

Treasurer’s Report

Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report by Branden Mell, seconded by Joe Heidelberger. Approved.

Motion to approve paying the bills in the amount of $9,747.62 by Branden Mell, seconded by Doug Johnson. Approved.

The Treasurer discussed an upcoming CD that will mature on March 1st. Motion to reinvest the funds of the CD held at Unity, currently in the amount of $29,183.92, into the CD at Frandsen Bank by Branden Mell, seconded by Joe Heidelberger. Approved.

Motion to move $450,000.00 from our general account to Ehlers to invest into an 18-month CD at 3.89% interest by Branden Mell, seconded by Joe Heidelberger. Approved.

Variance/Plat/Interim Use Permit Requests

There were no requests to review.

Open Forum

Mr. Bougie – see new business.

Road Maintenance Report

Muddy Gap Hollow spent time ice chipping, providing drift cleanup, and cutting ice. They will possibly start working on ditch trimming if it gets warm.

Committee Reports

  1. A. Road Committee
  2. • There was one (1) driveway permit issued.
  3. • We need to work on a timeline and priorities for blacktop projects.
  1. B. Budget Committee
  2. • The proposed budget & levy was reviewed and discussed.
  3. • Motion to approve the presented 2027 budget in the amount of $1,022,102.00 by Branden Mell, seconded by Joe Heidelberger. Approved.
  4. • Motion to approve the presented 2027 levy in the amount of $909,354.00 by Branden Mell, seconded by Michelle Meis. Approved.
  5. C. Contract Committee
  6. • None at this time.
  1. D. Policy Committee
  2. • None at this time.
  1. E. Clerk’s Township Update
  2. • CenterPoint Energy Service plan has been cancelled and Waste Mgmt is cancelled effective March 27th.
  3. • Public notices approved in January have been completed.
  4. • We had two (2) hall rentals in January.

Old Business

  1. A. No old business.

New Business

  1. A. Nessel Township Gravel Pit: A inquiry was made by Matt Bougie to the Board of the possibility to purchase the township owned gravel pit in Rusheba Township. After discussion, it was determined that the township is not in the market to sell the property at this time. Michelle will follow up with the party.
  1. B. Approve the Annual Meeting Agenda: Motion to approve the Annual Meeting agenda as presented by Branden Mell, seconded by Joe Heidelberger. Approved.

Discussion was had if the Clerk can provide the duties of the Treasurer at the Annual Meeting, in the Treasurers absence. Angela will look into this.

  1. C. Donation Requests: Per resolution, Nessel Township does not do donations.

Motion to adjourn at 8:00 pm by Branden Mell, seconded by Joe Heidelberger. Approved.