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Sherwood reviews FY 2026–2027 budget; cable-fee revenue down, snow-plow stipend set
Summary
At a March 3 special meeting, Sherwood Township supervisors reviewed the FY 2026–2027 budget, noting a decline in Cablevision franchise-fee revenue, increasing election costs, and approving a $150-per-plow reimbursement (capped at $1,500) for a resident who plows township parking areas; a motion was made to add a one-year weed-control contract extension to the agenda.
Sherwood Township supervisors reviewed components of the FY 2026–2027 budget at a special meeting March 3, 2026, noting a drop in Cablevision franchise-fee revenue, an increase in election-related costs for the election year and a decision to reimburse a resident for snow-plowing at $150 per plow with a $1,500 annual cap.
Supervisor Stanton opened the budget discussion and said the Cablevision Franchise Fee is "down from what it was in previous years," which the board identified as a revenue concern for the coming fiscal year. The minutes show the elections line item was increased to account for the upcoming election cycle.
The board also added a snow-plowing reimbursement for Doug, who had previously plowed the township parking lot without compensation. The minutes state the board "decided on $150 per plow with a cap of $1,500." The record does not specify a formal motion or vote text approving that specific line item beyond the minutes' summary.
During the meeting a motion was made to amend the agenda to add consideration of a one-year extension from Progressive for Union Lake weed control; the minutes record the motion but do not provide a mover, seconder, or the outcome of that amendment. No members of the public spoke during the public-comment period. The meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m. after a motion by Supervisor Stanton and a second by Trustee Brott.
