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Miltona Township approves assessments and a $350,000 financing intent for planned road work
Summary
Miltona Township board adopted three resolutions approving assessment rolls for Miltona Bay Road and Smokey Timbers Road, and a declaration of intent to reimburse project expenditures from future bond proceeds; hearings on assessments were scheduled for Dec. 2.
Miltona Township supervisors on Nov. 12 approved assessment rolls and a financing intent tied to planned paving and resurfacing projects, and set public hearings for property assessments on Dec. 2.
Chair Jerome D. Haggenmiller opened the regular meeting at 7 p.m. and the board voted 3–0 on a series of motions to advance road work financing and assessments. The board accepted the treasurer’s report showing $585,388.31 in township funds and approved paying bills totaling $652,214.96 on a motion that carried 3–0 (mover: Andy Anderson; second: Matt Kugler). The board also authorized three resolutions by unanimous votes.
The board adopted Resolution 2024-12, a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulations §1.150-2, stating the township reasonably expects to reimburse prior project expenditures from the proceeds of future tax-exempt bonds. The resolution’s Exhibit A limits the maximum principal amount for the declaration to $350,000 and lists projects described as the paving of Miltona Bay Road, a portion of Smokey Timbers Road, and resurfacing of Hidden Valley Road. Chair Haggenmiller and Clerk Thomas A. Blank were identified as authorized signatories to complete bank documents related to the loan.
Supervisors then accepted Resolution 2024-13, which approves the assessment roll for Miltona Bay Road. The roll lists parcel assessments totaling $85,355.98. Property owners may pay the assessment in full to the clerk on or before Dec. 2, 2024, or elect five annual installments beginning May 15, 2025; the installments carry interest at 6.55% per annum. The clerk was directed to transmit a certified duplicate of the assessment to the county auditor for extension on property tax lists. The motion to adopt the resolution passed 3–0 (mover: Matt Kugler; second: Andy Anderson).
The board likewise adopted Resolution 2024-14, accepting the assessment roll for a portion of Smokey Timbers Road. The resolution’s Exhibit A lists parcel assessments totaling $33,707.73. Payment options mirror those for Miltona Bay Road: pay in full by Dec. 3, 2024, or choose five annual installments starting May 15, 2025, at 6.55% interest. The resolution passed 3–0 (mover: Andy Anderson; second: Matt Kugler).
The board scheduled assessment hearings at the Miltona Community Center for Dec. 2: Miltona Bay Road at 6:00 p.m., followed by Smokey Timbers Road at 6:30 p.m., prior to the regular monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. Town staff also discussed whether to move 2025 regular meetings to the second Monday of each month.
Public commenters asked procedural questions about paving petitions and drainage. Linda Doerfler inquired about the process to petition for paving of Chicago Club Lane NE, Chicago Club Road and Minnesouri Club Road NE. Charlie Bitzan raised drainage concerns at the southeast corner of Vermont Access Road; supervisors said Wade, Dave and Andy Anderson would inspect the location. Kate Phelps asked multiple questions about the Miltona Bay Road paving process. The board did not take additional action on those specific petitions at the Nov. 12 meeting.
The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn at 7:58 p.m. (mover: Jerome D. Haggenmiller; second: Matt Kugler), which carried 3–0. The township will take further public comment and consider final actions at the scheduled Dec. 2 assessment hearings.
