Michael Steinbacher

The board meeting included discussions and actions on various topics. The Clerk's and Treasurer's reports were accepted, and bills were approved for payment. The GFL contract was extended for 5 years starting in January 2026, and an annual fee of $163 for garbage pickup was assessed due to cost increases from GFL. Updates were provided by the County Commissioner on MSU Extension, Community Mental Health, and airport upgrades. The Blight Officer discussed posting a notice to repeal a charge in the fire ordinance and presented a quote for a recycle dumpster pad, which was tabled. The board denied a county bid to fix Little Lake George Road and discussed plans for Forest Rd. Issues with Go Daddy and SSL were addressed, and a motion was passed to pay $190 to cover SSL for 2 years. Therese Haley and Lanee Tagliamonte will work the November 4th school election, with a public accuracy test scheduled for October 11th.

The meeting included the Treasurer's report, which detailed the balances in the General Fund, Rubbish Fund, and Road Fund, along with the acceptance of the report and approval to pay bills. The Clerk's report and the June minutes were also approved. The Road Commission discussed the potential impact of Lansing's actions on the road fund and updates on the new building construction. The Supervisor mentioned checking area roads and a possible road project for the following year, as well as a resident's request to fix narrow spots on Athey Road. The County Commissioner discussed the county budget, airport allocation, and the approval of yearly contracts. New business included discussions on public notices, the potential dissolution of ELCOA, concerns about the speed limit in Meredith, and the presentation and acceptance of a new rental agreement with discussed changes.

The meeting included a treasurer's report with details on the General Fund, Rubbish Fund, and Road Fund balances, along with approvals for paying bills and road projects. The fire contract was discussed, and a motion was passed to pay it in April 2026. The clerk's report involved correcting ALCOA to ELCOA and approving the minutes with the correction. The County Commissioner discussed tax reductions for spongy moth millage and county employee health insurance and pensions. Old business included the hazard spills ordinance, repealing the fire run charge, posting the ordinance in the local paper, and a motion to vote on a new ordinance for hazard cost recovery. New business involved a question about a GFL dumpster for the fire barn, complaints about campers on Woods Rd, and a school millage renewal. Erie High discussed the website domain renewal and coordinating youth safety classes with the DNR.

The board discussed road commission agreements, garbage pickup contracts, and the need for a fire millage due to low general funds. They amended the Clerk's budget, adding funds for office supplies and internet, and adjusted the Deputy Clerk's pay. The possibility of acquiring a laptop with Quick Books for the clerk was explored. Updates to Poverty Exemption Guidelines were reviewed and amended. Information on census worker positions was shared, including application details and requirements. The board reviewed and approved a list of bills.

The board discussed various topics including problems with QuickBooks, updates from the road commission, trash removal, fire protection millage, and moving CDs to another bank for a better interest rate. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved the treasurer's report and various bills.