BOURRET TOWNSHIP

2749 SCHOOL RD

ALGER, MI 48610

SPECIAL MEETING BOARD MINUTES

February 26, 2025

CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:00P.M.  The pledge to the flag was recited.

Roll call:  Sue Morgan, Ruth Fournier, Don Hunt, Lisa Ball, Jeff Fournier

New Business

Discussion regarding the purchase of a new computer for elections.  This computer is required by the state of Michigan for use in elections for cyber security reasons.  Currently there is a grant which will cover the cost of this computer however the computer must be purchased before February 28, 2025 to qualify for reimbursement.  Motion made by Don Hunt to approve the purchase, second by Sue Morgan.  All in favor. Motion carried.

Discussion regarding the hiring of former county clerk Karrie Hulm to assist in training and the preparation for the May school elections at the rate of $20.00 per hour.  Motion made by Sue Morgan to approve and second by Jeff Fournier.  All in favor. Motion carried.

Next Regular Meeting

March 11^th, 2025 at 7:00p.m.

Motion to adjourn 8:10p.m.

REGULAR BOARD MINUTES

February 11, 2025

CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Supervisor called the meeting to order at 7:00P.M.  The pledge to the flag was recited.

Roll call:  Sue Morgan, Ruth Fournier, Don Hunt, Lisa Ball, Jeff Fournier

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

Motion by Sue, supported by Jeff to approve the regular meeting minutes for January 9, 2025. All ayes, motion carried

BILLS PAID REPORT

Motion by Sue, supported by Ruth to approve Bill Paid Report.  All ayes, motion carried.

TREASURERS REPORT

Motion by Lisa, supported by Jeff.  All ayes, motion carried. 

Ruth mentioned that she will be in the office from 9:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. on February 14, 2025 and from 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. on February 28, 2025.

New Business

Lisa Ball submitted her resignation as township Clerk.  Ruth made a motion to accept the resignation supported by Sue.  All ayes, motion carried.

Lisa made a motion to nominate Jeff Fournier for the Clerk position and to nominate Cindy Pepin for the Trustee position, supported by Sue.  4 ayes, 1 nay. Motion carried.

Sue Morgan-Supervisor, Jeffery Fournier- Clerk, Ruth Fournier- Treasurer are the official signers for all Mercantile Banking purposes.

Sue made a motion to purchase Starlink for the townships’ internet service.  The cost for this service is an initial equipment cost of $450.00 and a monthly cost of $120.00.  Supported by Jeff all ayes, motion carried.

Next Regular Meeting

March 11^th, 2025 at 7:00p.m.

Motion to adjourn by Sue, Supported by Ruth.  All ayes motion carried.

Bourret Township

Monthly Meeting Minutes

1-09-2025

Sue called the meeting to order with pledge of allegiance at 7:00pm, all board members were present Sue Morgan- supervisor, Lisa Ball- clerk, Ruth Fournier-treasurer, Jeff Fournier and Donnie Hunt both trustee’s, we also had Keith Ponak township assessor along with Doug Hackel with Wildwood Fire Department. 

Sue called for a motion to accept the minutes from December Lisa motion to accept ruth seconded MC, Lisa motioned to accept the bills paid ruth seconded MC, Lisa motioned to accept Treasurer’s report Jeff seconded MC,

There was a motion from sue to stop paying out to clean our hall( sue stated she would do it to save hall money) Ruth seconded MC, Sue motioned to accept Margaret to Board Of Review and to go to training Ruth seconded MC, There was a motion from Lisa  to accept the payment to an Attorney regarding the renovation of our hall Sue seconded MC.

Tammy O’Donnell County Commissioner came in with county updates she stated 39 people applied for CDBG -grant (chill grant) she stated 39 people applied 34 will be getting help 5 were rejected (land contract not approved).

The broad band committee has been working on a new plan for our community she will keep us updated. 

With no further business to conduct Ruth motioned to adjourn Lisa seconded MC, meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm. 

BOURRET TOWNSHIP

MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES

12-10-2024

Sue called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm all board members were present Sue Morgan-

supervisor, Lisa Ball- clerk, Ruth Fournier - treasurer, Jeff Fournier and Donnie Hunt both

trustees, Keith Ponak the township assessor along with Doug Hackel with wildwood fire

department.

Sue asked for motion to accept the minutes from november ruth motioned lisa seconded MC,

lisa motioned to accept the bills paid ruth seconded MC, lisa motioned to accept the treasurer

report jeff seconded MC, There was a roll call vote to accept the 2025 state poverty guidelines

all board members voted “yea” MC. there was a motion to replace all locks on doors in hall lisa

motioned to accept jeff seconded MC, there was a motion to accept the new elected officials to

MTA training ruth motion to accept lisa seconded MC, There was a motion to accept the raising

prices of hall rental $100.00 deposit with $100.00 fee.

Sue stated she was checking into the amendment for the grant money she has gotten for our

hall, energy efficient grant.

With no further business to conduct Lisa motioned to adjourn Ruth seconded MC meeting

adjourned 7:30pm.

Lisa ball clerk

BOURRET TOWNSHIP

MEETING MINUTES

10-8-2024

Tony called meeting to order with the pledge of allegiance at 7:00pm all board members were present Tony Marshall- supervisor, Lisa Ball- clerk, Ruth Fournier- treasurer, Sue Morgan and Terry Bruce both Trustee’s. Keith Ponak township assessor along with Doug Hackel with Wildwood Fire department,  There were 14 residents along with Tammy O’donald county commissioner. 

Tony asked for motion to accept minutes from september sue motioned to accept ruth seconded MC, Lisa motioned to accept the bills paid sue seconded MC, ruth made motion to accept the treasurer report sue seconded MC, There was a motion for ruth to go to treasurer training in gaylord this with the fee of $130.00 lisa made motion to accept sue second MC, There also was a motion to give the BOR a pay raise to $13.00 an hour. 

Bourret Township will be accepting sealed plowing bids with a copy of insurance provided.(any bids can be given to any board member).

Tammy O’Donald county commissioner came with monthly county updates. She stated there's a broadband application pending for federal grant, she also stated that four lakes is having a webinar, lawsuit still pending. MMP recycling is having a meeting in gladwin friday 18th at 10:30 am in the commissioners room at county building. 

Council of local Government is having their annual Harvest Dinner located at sage twp. Hall doors open at 6:30pm  please bring a dish to pass. 

There was a motion from lisa to accept the election workers Martha Letts election commissioner Lois Bergquest Marie Baumgras Linda Thomson workers lisa office hours. Ruth seconded MC,

We had Karen Tomczyk come talk to our residents she running for 55th circuit judge for Clare/Gladwin county, she stated she's been a general practitioner for 12 years she stated she’s not a politician and that there's a lot of things she's not happy within the court system if elected would ask for input from others she wants to eliminate unnecessary courts dates. 

With no further business to conduct tony asked for motion to adjourn lisa motioned to adjourn sue seconded MC meeting adjourned 7:30pm.