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Silver Creek supervisors approve mower spending, driveway request and routine items
Summary
At its May 20 meeting the Silver Creek Township Board of Supervisors approved a $20,000 allocation for a mower, granted a homeowner a second driveway approach, authorized supervisors to attend a law review and approved disbursements; minutes approval saw two abstentions.
Silver Creek Township’s Board of Supervisors on May 20 approved several routine actions, including up to $20,000 for a new mower and the addition of a second driveway approach for a resident.
The meeting opened with Chairman Mike Helman calling the session to order and the Pledge of Allegiance. Supervisor Ryan Nelson moved to approve the meeting agenda; Supervisor Sandy Forsman seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
In a contested votes entry, the board recorded approval of the May 6, 2025 minutes as “carried 3-0” with Chairman Mike Helman and Vice Chair Brandon Geyen recorded as abstaining. The transcript records the abstentions; it does not name the three affirmative voters beyond the motion and second language.
The board approved its List of Disbursements and an audit of claims. The transcript lists four audit claim entries: 193512 for $70.20; 19342 for $487.58; 19333 for $327.65; and 19362 for $879.25.
During the open forum, guest Travis Johnson requested approval for a second driveway approach to his property. Supervisor Ryan Nelson moved to approve the request; Vice Chair Brandon Geyen seconded and the motion carried 5-0.
Under Clerk-Treasurer business, Alana Paumen presented a request related to supervisor training. Supervisor Ryan Nelson moved to approve payment for supervisors to attend a law review; Vice Chair Brandon Geyen seconded and the motion carried 5-0. The transcript does not specify the cost of that attendance.
In maintenance items, Supervisor Brandon Geyen moved to authorize up to $20,000 for a mower; Supervisor Ryan Nelson seconded and the motion carried 5-0. The board also deferred grader repairs and final road specifications to the next meeting.
The agenda listed Old Business and New Business but no substantive items on those headings appear in the provided text. Supervisor Brandon Geyen moved to adjourn and Supervisor Sandy Forsman seconded; the transcript records the motion and second but does not record a recorded vote or "carried" language in the provided segments.
The meeting minutes provided in the transcript serve as the record of motions and recorded vote tallies included above.
