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Silver Creek Township previews year-end carryovers, approves repairs and hires clerk
Summary
Supervisors reported estimated carryovers of about $160,000 for the General Fund and $600,000 for the Road & Bridge Fund, approved up to $4,500 for loader repairs, and voted to hire a clerk/treasurer at $27 per hour with a six-month review.
Supervisor Mike Helman reported a budget update at the Aug. 6 meeting, saying the township will likely need to carry about $160,000 in the General Fund and about $600,000 in the Road & Bridge Fund at year end. Helman recommended starting an equipment fund so the township would not need to take out loans for future equipment purchases; the board will receive updated budget materials monthly.
On maintenance, staff said rainfall allowed additional grading work and that a new hire is being trained on the grader. Supervisor Brandon Geyen moved (second Sandy Forsman) to authorize up to $4,500 for needed loader repairs; the motion carried 4-0. Supervisor Helman also reported that cleanup day expenses totaled $6,293.63 and receipts were $7,333.00.
On personnel, Supervisors Helman and Forsman said they will offer a candidate the clerk/treasurer position at $27 per hour with a six-month review and a possible increase to $28 per hour; Supervisor Brandon Geyen moved (second Sandy Forsman) to hire the candidate at $27 per hour, motion carried 4-0.
The board set a road tour for Aug. 20 beginning at 8 a.m. and said it will schedule a budget workshop toward the end of September. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. after a motion by Supervisor Geyen, seconded by Supervisor Forsman.
Why it matters: The carryover estimates and equipment-fund proposal frame next year’s budget choices, while the repair and hiring votes affect near-term operations and staffing.
What’s next: Board will review updated budget numbers monthly, hold a budget workshop in late September and follow up on hiring paperwork and grant applications for culvert replacement.
