CALL MEETING TO ORDER – Chairman Marc Couey called the annual meeting to order at 6:36pm.
ROLL CALL – Chairperson Marc Couey, Supervisor Don Stanke, Supervisor Joe Halverson, Clerk Abigail Ewing, Treasurer Denise Ewing, and Randy Olson. Electors & Guests included Catherine Killam, James Jeffries, Barbara Jeffries, Ken Thiede, Curtis Heise.
AGENDA PROPERLY NOTICED – Clerk Abigail Ewing reported that the meeting was properly noticed.
APPROVE AGENDA – Chairman Marc Couey read the agenda as printed. A motion to approve the agenda was made by Supervisor Don Stanke, seconded by Supervisor Joe Halverson. Motion carried
APPROVE 2025 ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES – Chairperson Marc Couey asked if there were any changes or additions to the minutes for the April 2025 Annual Meeting. Hearing none, Chairperson Marc Couey called for a motion to approve the minutes as presented, Motion made by Elector James Jeffries, and seconded by Elector Catherine Killam. Motion carried.
ROADS – Discussed during April Regular Meeting.
PUBLIC INPUT/ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/OTHER BUSINESS –
- BUDGET – Chairman Marc Couey presented the financial reports including the 2024 beginning and ending budget, the 2025 beginning and ending budget, and the 2026 Proposed budget. The projected 2026 budget indicates total revenues of $305,395.00 and total expenses of $305,395.00.
- TRASH COLLECTION – Chairman Marc Couey discussed the closing of the Richland Center Dump and how that leaves Town of Orion residents without options to dispose of their trash. Discussion of options available, such as getting rates for Town of Orion trash pickup or having an annual spring cleanup dumpster for residents. Clerk Abigail Ewing will reach out for rates.
- RESOLUTION FOR APPOINTING TREASURER – Chairman Marc Couey explained how previous gaps had occurred in the Treasurer’s position due to it being an elected position. He asked the Electors to vote on adopting the resolution for appointing the Treasurer, instead of being an Elected position. Elector James Jeffries made a motion to give the Board approval to adopt the resolution of appointing a Treasurer. Randy Olson seconded the motion. Electors unanimously voted yes. Motion carried.
- RESOLUTION FOR EMS/FIRE TAX LEVY – Chairman March Couey discussed the potential need for a resolution for EMS/Fire Tax Levy. The Board agreed that until there is a decision from Richland County on how they will proceed, it doesn’t make sense to have a resolution for EMS/Fire Tax Levy. Richland County expects to have something approved by June 2026 if possible. They’re currently looking at costs.
- SET NEXT YEARS TAX LEVY – Chairman Marc Couey asked the Electors if they would approve the Board setting the tax levy for 2027. Elector Ken Thiede made a motion to allow the board to set the tax levy for 2027, seconded by James Jeffries. Motion Carried.
NEXT ANNUAL MEETING: April 21, 2027
AGENDA ITEMS/PUBLIC INPUT – None
ADJOURN – Motion made by Elector Catherine Killam, seconded by Elector James Jeffries. Motion carried.