Nadeau Township Board Meeting
For the Regular Board Meeting
March 9th 2026, at 6:00pm
Call Meeting to order with Pledge to the Flag 5:59 pm
Roll Call: Let the record show Board Members present or absent
Acknowledge others in attendance
Supervisor- Lyle Gearhart Present _X__ Absent ___
Clerk – Nick Kasbohm Present _X__ Absent ___
Treasurer- Kathy Betters Present _X__ Absent ___
Trustee- Shirley Johnson Present _X__ Absent ___
Trustee- Gerald Piche Present _X__ Absent ___
Others- Joe Linder, Pat Johnson, Gerry Hoduski (Sexton), and Chris Poupore (Fire Chief)
Approval of Agenda:
Motion Shirley 2nd Kathy
( 5 -Ayes, 0 -Nays)
Approval of Minutes of the , February 9th, 2026 Regular Meeting
Motion Kathy 2nd Gerald
( 5 -Ayes, 0 -Nays)
Assessor Report:
Not present.
Public Comment:
Written Communication-
Treasurer’s Report:
Given by Treasurer Kathy Betters:
Income for February 2026:
Fire Department – Interest MM $172.11 IFFCU, Interest Concessions $38.19, and Property Taxes $25,008.40 for total $25,218.70
General Fund – Interest MMA $103.54 IFFCU, Property Taxes $38,332.70 Trust & Agency, $22,450.00 Fire Department, and Revenue Sharing $16,182.00 State of Michigan for total $77,068.24
Motion Gerald 2nd Shirley
( 5 -Ayes, 0 -Nays)
Ordinance Officer Report:
Lyle tried to call Danielle Wahnesky about their blighted property again. No return call.
Box elder trees – Nadeau Park and other spots in Nadeau
Bonnie Klingenmier – Has 1 bid now and the other is coming. Possibility of the house coming down this winter.
Other properties for blight letters to be sent: Belcher properties, Pete Hudson property on M3 lane (trucks, cars, and old farm equipment), Steve Mouford on M3 lane, Dudas in Nadeau for scrap metal all over the yard, W3753 33Rd Kimberly Caswell (garbage bags), and Emily Holle in Nadeau by the cemetery.
Sexton/Groundskeeper:
Over size grave/vault price $500, $300 digging, and $200 sexton in addition to regular price. Will review fees at budget meeting.
Fire Department:
1 call for the month P1 US 41.
Water Board:
Pumped 324,400 and sold 245,300.
Nadeau Township Development Planning Committee:
Old Business
New Business:
Motion Nick Second Kathy
Meetings for fiscal year 2026 – 2027 starting April 1st second Monday of each month at 6:00 pm.
(Aye 5 Nay 0)
Action Items
Parcel Reconfiguration Application Combination of Paracels 012-114-014-00 and 012-123-005-00.
Motion Lyle Second Shirley
( 5 Aye 0 Nay)
Resolution of Support Michigan Participating Plan Grant Application
Motion Nick Second Lyle
Roll call vote:
Lyle _Aye__ Kathy _Aye__ Nick _Aye__ Shirley _Aye__ Gerald _Aye__
Board Member Comment:
Nick – lights out front and grants
Shirley – community cleanup garbage on a Saturday. Joe Grinsteiner $300 driver and $1000 each truck. Wast Management $560 20 yard, $88 per ton, and time ½ for driver.
Gerald – County Board meeting
Lyle – none
Kathy – none
Motion to Pay bills:
Motion ___________Kathy_____________ 2nd ____________Shirley ______________
( 5 -Ayes, 0 -Nays)
Motion to Adjourn:
Motion __________Gerald______________ 2nd __________Shirley_________________
Time: _6:43 pm _____
( 5 -Ayes, 0 -Nays)
Nadeau Township Board Meeting
For the Regular Board Meeting
February 9th 2026, at 6:00pm
Call Meeting to order with Pledge to the Flag 6:00 pm
Roll Call: Let the record show Board Members present or absent
Acknowledge others in attendance
Supervisor- Lyle Gearhart Present __X_ Absent ___
Clerk – Nick Kasbohm Present __X_ Absent ___
Treasurer- Kathy Betters Present __X_ Absent ___
Trustee- Shirley Johnson Present __X_ Absent ___
Trustee- Gerald Piche Present ___ Absent __X_
Others- Leon Felch (assessor), Chris Poupore (fire chief), and Jerry Hoduski (sexton)
Approval of Agenda:
Motion Kathy 2nd Shirley
( 4 -Ayes, 0 -Nays)
Approval of Minutes of the , January 12th, 2025 Regular Meeting
Motion Shirley 2nd Kathy
( 4 -Ayes, 0 -Nays)
Assessor Report:
Jason Dupont completed BOR training in Spalding Township. Land studies are done. Change notices sent and need to be out 14 days prior to BOR. Personnel property delay until 2/20. BOR dates are 3/3 organizational meeting 9:45 am – 10:50 am, 3/11 9 – 3pm, and 3/13 3 – 9pm.
Public Comment:
none
Written Communication-
Treasurer’s Report:
Given by Treasurer Kathy Betters:
Income for January 2026 –
Fire Department: interest MM $197.06 IFFCU, interest Concessions $42.25 IFFCU, and property taxes $14,785.09 Trust & Agency for total $15,024.40
General Fund: interest MM $79.07 IFFCU, property taxes $22,328.78 Trust & Agency, misc. income $1,288.89 Election Reimbursement CN Public School, and misc. income $125 roll up pavilion door Ron Vivio.
Motion Shirley 2nd Lyle
( 4 -Ayes, 0 -Nays)
Ordinance Officer Report:
Lyle tried to call Danielle Wahnesky about their blighted property again. No return call.
Box elder trees – Nadeau Park and other spots in Nadeau
Bonnie Klingenmier – Has 1 bid now and the other is coming. Possibility of the house coming down this winter.
Other properties for blight letters to be sent: Belcher properties, Pete Hudson property on M3 lane (trucks, cars, and old farm equipment), Steve Mouford on M3 lane, Dudas in Nadeau for scrap metal all over the yard, W3753 33Rd Kimberly Caswell (garbage bags), and Emily Holle in Nadeau by the cemetery.
Sexton/Groundskeeper:
2 more bodies in mausoleum.
Fire Department:
To receive the Fire Fighter yearly payment 6 meetings and 6 trainings must be attended.
Fire Chief will be purchasing torniquets to keep on hand.
Motion Lyle Second Shirley
$4,196 for the purchase of new hoses
4 ayes 0 nays
Water Board:
Pumped 295,400 and sold 231,100
Nadeau Township Development Planning Committee:
Jerry Hoduski requests new people be recruited and a meeting needs to be set. Notice will be put on Facebook to see if anyone is interested in joining.
Old Business
New Business:
Action Items
Approval of the February 1st, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes
Motion Shirley Second Lyle
( 4 Aye 0 Nay )
Board Member Comment:
Nick – will submit ParPlan grant for bollards
Shirley –
Gerald –
Lyle –
Kathy –
Motion to Pay bills:
Motion ________Kathy _________________ 2nd ____________Lyle ______________
( 4 -Ayes, 0 -Nays)
Motion to Adjourn:
Motion _________Lyle________________ 2nd _________Kathy__________________
Time: __7:54 pm _____
( 4 -Ayes, 0 -Nays)
Nadeau Township Board Meeting
For the Regular Board Meeting
January 12th, 2026, at 6:00pm
Call Meeting to order with Pledge to the Flag 6:00 pm
Roll Call: Let the record show Board Members present or absent
Acknowledge others in attendance
Supervisor- Lyle Gearhart Present _X__ Absent ___
Treasurer- Kathy Betters Present _X__ Absent ___
Trustee- Shirley Johnson Present _X__ Absent ___
Trustee- Gerald Piche Present _X__ Absent ___
Others- Gerry Hoduski, Leon Felch (assessor), Pat Johnson, and Chris Poupore (fire chief)
Approval of Agenda:
Motion Shirley 2nd Kathy
( 5 -Ayes, 0 -Nays)
Approval of Minutes of the , December 8th, 2025 Regular Meeting
Motion Shirley 2nd Lyle
( 5 -Ayes, 0 -Nays)
Assessor Report:
BOR training 2/4/2026 at Spalding Township Hall (Jason Dupont will be attending as new BOR). L-1018 appraisal studies numbers will stay the same with new Equalization Director. 8% Ag up, ½% commercial up, 2% industrial down, and 8.5% residential. 2026 personal property payments to be paid.
Public Comment:
none
Written Communication-
Treasurer’s Report:
Given by Treasurer Kathy Betters:
Income for December 2025
Fire Department – Interest MM $183.57 IFFCU, Interest Concessions $42.21 IFFCU, and Property Taxes $9,652.21 Trust & Agency for total $9,877.99
General Fund – Interest MM $40.30 IFFCU, Property Taxes $14,432.22 Trust & Agency, Revenue Sharing $16,478 State of Michigan, and Swamp Tax $3,156 for total $34,106.52
Motion Gerald 2nd Lyle
( 5 -Ayes, 0 -Nays)
Ordinance Officer Report:
Lyle tried to call Danielle Wahnesky about their blighted property again. No returned call.
Box elder trees – Nadeau Park and other spots in Nadeau
Bonnie Klingenmier – Has 1 bid now and the other is coming. Possibility of the house coming down this winter.
Other properties for blight letters to be sent: Belcher properties, Pete Hudson property on M3 lane (trucks, cars, and old farm equipment), Steve Mouford on M3 lane, Dudas in Nadeau for scrap metal all over the yard, W3753 33Rd Kimberly Caswell (garbage bags), and Emily Holle in Nadeau by the cemetery.
Sexton/Groundskeeper:
5 cremations and 3 bodies in the mausoleum.
Fire Department:
7 calls for the month. DNR grant $4,200 with $2,100 match approved for grass fire truck equipment. May fire class will be done.
Water Board:
Pumped 278,400 gallons and sold 224,600 gallons.
Nadeau Township Development Planning Committee:
None – need to have a meeting soon
Old Business
New Business:
Action Items
none
Board Member Comment:
Nick – payroll (Federal Taxes) and security cameras. 1/1/2026 Minimum wage for Rachelle $13.73. * Motion Rachelle Eichhorn $14 per hour starting 1/1/2026 – Lyle Second Gerald (Aye 5 Nay 0) *
Shirley – MTA. Township cleanup. Dumpster for spring cleanup at the hall. Will get quotes for a dumpster.
Gerald Piche – Sworn in as Trustee. Thanked Chris Poupore for assistance.
Lyle – Working on mail coming to Township timely.
Motion to Pay bills:
Motion ________Kathy_________________ 2nd ____________Shirley______________
( 5 -Ayes, 0 -Nays)
Motion to Adjourn:
Motion _________Shirley________________ 2nd _________Gerald__________________
Time: ____7:03 pm ct___
( 5 -Ayes, 0 -Nays)
Nadeau Township Board Meeting
For the Regular Board Meeting
December 8th 2025, at 6:00pm
Call Meeting to order with Pledge to the Flag 6:00 PM
Roll Call: Let the record show Board Members present or absent
Acknowledge others in attendance
Supervisor- Lyle Gearhart Present _X__ Absent ___
Clerk- Nick Kasbohm Present _X__ Absent ___
Treasurer- Kathy Betters Present _X__ Absent ___
Trustee- Shirley Johnson Present _X__ Absent ___
Trustee- Joe Linder Present _X__ Absent ___
. Others- Leon Felch assessor, Chris Poupore fire chief, Pat Johnson, and Pete Hudson
Approval of Agenda:
Motion Joe 2nd Shirley
( 5 -Ayes, 0 -Nays)
Approval of Minutes of the, November 10th, 2025, Regular Meeting
Motion Joe 2nd Lyle
( 5 -Ayes, 0 -Nays)
Assessor Report:
No BOR for December. Waiting for training date for BOR February by the State of Michigan. Taxable value increase
for 2026 will be 2.7%. Residential going up 40.4%, Agricultural going up 9%, Commercial going up $3.3%, and
Industrial is going up .8%.
Public Comment:
none
Written Communication-
Court of Appeals, State of Michigan
Wetland Permit
CUPPAD
Treasurer’s Report:
Given by Treasurer Kathy Betters
Income for November 2025
Fire Department – Interest MM $175.85 IFFCU and Interest Concessions $40.82 IFFCU for total $216.67
General Fund – Interest MM $49.12 IFFCU, Property Taxes (Admin. Fees) $103.52 Trust & Agency, Pavilion Rent
$350 Sandra Kuntze, Donation $200 New Way of Living, and Dividend $242.25 Accident Fund for total $944.89
Motion Shirley
2nd Joe
( 5 -Ayes, -Nays)
Ordinance Officer Report:
Geraldine Murray 012-301-008-00 Section 3.2 3,4,5, and 6 needs cleanup talked to
Danielle Washnesky 012-031-016-00 3.2 1,2, and 3 will visit property. Did not make contact with. Lyle try to call Danielle Wahnesky about their blighted property again.
Box elder trees
Bonnie Klingenmier is waiting for 2 bids on tear down and has money ready to pay for tear down. Letter will be sent in December if no action. Is getting the bids.
Other properties for blight letters to be sent: Belcher properties, Pete Hudson property on M lane (trucks, cars,
and old farm equipment), Steve Mouford on M lane, Dudas in Nadeau for scrap metal all over the yard, W3753
33Rd Kimberly Caswell (garbage bags), and Emily Holle in Nadeau.
Sexton/Groundskeeper:
After hunting season for the pine trees to come down
Last cremation and no more burials for the year.
Fire Department:
• Monthly Activity Report given by Fire Chief
Volunteer Firemen attend at least 8 meetings per Year, and they will receive $300.00 with a start date 4/1/2026.
Motion Joe Second Lyle
(5 AYE and 0 NAYS)
Water Board:
• Monthly report given by Lyle Gearhart
Pumped 384,400 and Sold 218,900
Nadeau Township Development Planning Committee:
none
Old Business
Central Upper Peninsula Materials Management Planning Commission 12/18/2025 3pm ET
ADA $10,000 grant with Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks (MAMC) membership working on.
Submitted for slab under ballot box and broken sidewalk. Might find out in April 2026
Tower Road to G18 cost share with Holmes Township (P1 – G18) Lyle is going to get the cost for the next
meeting. Nothing yet possible for January 2026 meeting
Street Signs will email
Cooler in pavilion is broken – Cindy Swille is checking on one. Purchased and in the Pavilion. The broken
one needs to have the fan repaired.
Old garage door in the pavilion – will put up for bids. Bids received 3. Winners were Gerry Hoduski $125
and Ron Vivio $125.
Rodeo building replacement – will contact Rodeo when their meeting is or have them come to the
December meeting. Lyle is going to contact the Rodeo and will meet with them since they were unable to
make the meeting.
COLA increases ongoing for Fire Chief pay will be looked at during the March budget meeting. Like the
yearly Social Security increase. February meeting.
Cemetery wages to be looked at during the December meeting. Hours to be set for cemetery, hall, parks,
and walking path. Maintenance on machines to flat rate and weekly rate for fuel to be looked at. February
meeting.
New Business:
Old 41 South – Village line south 100 feet is ruff and looking to pulverize the blacktop. Will be reviewed at
the January meeting with MCRC.
Walking Trail Presentation by Kathy Betters
Action Items
none
Board Member Comment:
Nick – payroll and security cameras will be setup at the end of the month
Joe – has resigned from the Board as of this month.
Motion Lyle Second Nick
For Gerald Pichie to fill the Trustee position starting January 1st 2026
(5 AYES 0 NAYS)
Motion to Pay bills:
Motion __________Kathy_______________ 2nd _________Shirley_________________
( 5 -Ayes, 0 -Nays)
Motion to Adjourn:
Motion _______Joe__________________ 2nd ____________Shirley_______________
Time: ___7:21 PM____
( 5 -Ayes, 0 -Nays)
Nadeau Township Board Meeting
For the Regular Board Meeting
November 10th, 2025, at 6:00pm
Call Meeting to order with Pledge to the Flag 6:00 pm
Roll Call: Let the record show Board Members present or absent
Acknowledge others in attendance
Supervisor- Lyle Gearhart Present _X__ Absent ___
Clerk- Nick Kasbohm Present _X__ Absent ___
Treasurer- Kathy Betters Present _X__ Absent ___
Trustee- Shirley Johnson Present _X__ Absent ___
Trustee- Joe Linder Present _X__ Absent ___
. Others- Leon Felch assessor, Chris Poupore fire chief, Jerry Pichie ordinance officer, and Geraldine Murray.
Approval of Agenda:
Motion Joe 2nd Shirley
( 5 -Ayes, 0 -Nays)
Approval of Minutes of the , October 13th, 2025 Regular Meeting
Motion Kathy 2nd Joe
( 5 -Ayes, 0 -Nays)
Assessor Report:
Winter tax file out. Opt out letter for county assessor. Faber case is still pending.
Public Comment:
none
Written Communication-
Treasurer’s Report:
Given by Treasurer Kathy Betters
Income for October 2025
Fire Department: Interest MM $192.86 IFFCU and Interest concessions $42.14 IFFCU for total $235.00
General Fund: Interest MM $40.56, Property taxes Admin Fees $1,059.22 Trust & Agency, and Revenue Sharing $17,948.00 State of Michigan for total $19,047.78
Motion Joe 2nd Shirley
( 5 -Ayes, 0 -Nays)
Ordinance Officer Report:
Properties were visited 11/7. Murray’s ideas were given for building plan tear down. Put up yellow safety tape.
Lyle is going to call Danielle Wahnesky about their blighted property.
Letter from attorney about Murray’s blight – no action needed at this time
Box elder trees
Bonnie Klingenmier is waiting for 2 bids on tear down and has money ready to pay for tear down. Letter will be sent in December if no action.
Other properties for blight letters to be sent: Belcher properties, Pete Hudson property on M lane (trucks, cars, and old farm equipment), Steve Mouford on M lane, Dudas in Nadeau for scrap metal all over the yard, and Emily Holle in Nadeau.
Sexton/Groundskeeper:
Grave in the wrong place
After hunting season for the pine trees to come down
Fire Department:
4 called for the month: Fire alarm Miscauno Island Rd, EMS assist Earls Lane, Grass fire 41 Carney, and Structure fire assist Daggett.
Guard road will be snow plowed and graded
New dusk to dawn light was installed by Michigan Broadband and purchased by Chris.
Water Board:
Pumped 580,100 and sold 222,400.
Nadeau Township Development Planning Committee:
none
Old Business
New Business:
Wages – minimum wage 1/1/2026 $13.73 and 1/1/2027 $15.00.
Nick Motion for Chief Election Inspector pay to $16.00 per hour for April 1, 2026. Second Lyle (5 aye 0 nays)
Nick Motion for Fire Chief pay to $425.00 per month for April 1, 2026. Second Lyle (5 aye 0 nays)
COLA increases ongoing for Fire Chief pay will be looked at the March budget meeting. Like the yearly Social Security increase.
Cemetery wages to be looked at during the December meeting. Hours to be set for cemetery, hall, parks, and walking path. Maintenance on machines to flat rate and weekly rate for fuel to be looked at.
Action Items
Agreement Opt-Out of Appointing a Designated County Assessor
Motion ___Lyle______ Second ___Joe______
( 5 – Ayes, 0 -Nays)
Board Member Comment:
Joe – cemetery problems fixed and plots fixed
Nick – QuickBooks installed, Election Security Camera for 1/1/2026, Nadau Park trees cut with Lyle, and monitor/scanner gun purchased for elections.
Motion to Pay bills:
Motion __________Joe_______________ 2nd ____________Kathy______________
( 5 -Ayes, 0 -Nays)
Motion to Adjourn:
Motion __________Joe_______________ 2nd _________Shirley__________________
Time: _______7:17 pm ___________
( 5 -Ayes, 0 -Nays)
A regular meeting of the Nadeau Township Board was held on August 11, 2025.
A regular meeting of the Nadeau Township Board was held on July 14, 2025.
A regular meeting of the Nadeau Township Board was held on June 9, 2025.
A regular meeting of the Nadeau Township Board was held on May 12, 2025.
A regular meeting of the Nadeau Township Board was held on April 14, 2025.
A special budget meeting of the Nadeau Township Board was held on March 31, 2025.