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Votes at a glance: Silver Creek Township Board actions from Oct. 1, 2024
Summary
Recorded motions included approval of the agenda and prior minutes, authorization up to $15,000 for tree trimming, a tied vote on a culvert project, approval of laptops for supervisors with one abstention, and a motion to adjourn.
The Silver Creek Township Board recorded the following motions and outcomes on Oct. 1, 2024:
1) Approval of agenda — Motion by Supervisor Ryan Nelson; second by Supervisor Andy Christensen. Outcome: carried (4-0).
2) Approval of Sept. 17, 2024 minutes — Motion by Nelson; second by Christensen. Vice Chairman Brandon Geyen abstained. Outcome recorded as carried (3-0) with one abstention.
3) Tree trimming authorization — Motion by Chairman Mike Helman to approve up to $15,000 for tree trimming by Carr's Tree Service; second by Vice Chairman Brandon Geyen. Outcome: carried (4-0). Estimate presented was $12,000.
4) Baker Avenue culvert lowering project — Motion by Supervisor Ryan Nelson to finish the project as needed and consult the attorney about liability; second by Chairman Mike Helman. Outcome: not carried (tie vote recorded 2-2); no further directive recorded.
5) Computer equipment for supervisors — Motion by Vice Chairman Brandon Geyen to approve laptops instead of Chromebooks; second by Chairman Helman. Supervisor Andy Christensen abstained citing a conflict of interest. Outcome recorded as carried (2-1).
6) Adjournment — Motion by Vice Chairman Brandon Geyen; second by Supervisor Ryan Nelson. Motion to adjourn was recorded; no tally was transcribed.
These outcomes are based on the motions and minutes recorded during the meeting; where the transcript provided vote tallies those are listed; where tallies were not provided the minutes note the motion and second.
