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Silver Creek Township supervisors approve driveway request, authorize up to $20,000 for mower
Summary
At its May 20 meeting the Silver Creek Township Board of Supervisors approved a resident's request for a second driveway approach, authorized up to $20,000 to buy a mower, authorized supervisor training costs, and approved routine disbursements; one set of minutes was approved with two abstentions.
The Silver Creek Township Board of Supervisors on May 20 approved a resident's request for a second driveway approach and authorized up to $20,000 to purchase a mower for township maintenance.
Chairman Mike Helman convened the meeting. The board unanimously approved a permit request from resident Travis Johnson for a second driveway approach after Supervisor Ryan Nelson moved to approve and Vice Chair Brandon Geyen seconded the motion; the vote was recorded as 5-0.
In maintenance business, the board authorized the purchase of a mower with a spending cap of $20,000. Vice Chair Geyen moved the mower authorization and Supervisor Nelson seconded; that motion carried 5-0. The board also deferred action on grader repairs and final road specifications until its next meeting.
On administrative and financial items, the board approved the meeting agenda and the list of disbursements. Audit of claims was recorded with itemized entries: claim 193512 for $70.20, 19342 for $487.58, 19333 for $327.65 and 19362 for $879.25. The board approved payment of the listed disbursements by a 5-0 vote.
The board approved the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes on a motion by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Andy Christensen; that motion was recorded as carried 3-0, with Chairman Helman and Vice Chair Geyen abstaining.
The board voted 5-0 to approve payment for supervisors to attend a law review training session after a motion by Nelson and a second by Geyen.
The meeting concluded after Vice Chair Geyen moved to adjourn and Supervisor Sandy Forsman seconded. No further public hearings or contested items were recorded.
