On the agenda: Rush 7-14-2026 — data center (Jul 14)

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP MINUTES
July 14, 2026 Monthly Meeting
The July 14, 2026 meeting of the Sherman Township Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
with the pledge to the flag. All members were present. 7 guests attended.
Motion by Pam Will, seconded by Marty Block to accept the minutes of the June 9, 2026
meeting. Motion carried.
Total Township Funds as of June 30, 2026 were $1,011,634.74. Total bills paid for June, 2026
were $240,146.88.
Correspondence: Kathi presented a letter of thanks from the sheriff’s department.
Public Comment: Chris & Gina Lane questioned zoning on an unimproved lot.
Kathi reported for fire chief Phil Weber that the department voted to put Cole Messing & Kevin
Geiger on the department as probationary firemen, pending completion of fire training this
winter.
Dan Volmering reported that they are working on a data center ordinance and still waiting on the
lawyer for review of other ordinances.
Nathan reported that he granted 3 site permits, has a couple more lined up, and has had 2
parcels working on the complaints, while 1 has had no response.
Echo Torrez reported via email that she has a couple PA116 requests, she has had no
response from the state tax tribunal, she has reached out to Thumb Office concerning the BSA
issues. It was noted that until Huron County updates their software, she will work around it, and
requested the purchase of Pivot Point for field work at a cost of $750. This was approved by the
board. At this point, there are no issues for July Board of Review. She will cancel if nothing
changes.
Motion by Kathi Jahn, seconded by Pam Will to approve the PA116 application from Cole
Roggenbuck in Section 23 for a 40 acre parcel. Motion carried.
Kathi updated the board on the insurance questions concerning firemen vehicle coverage, roof
hail damage, and hose/nozzle replacement.
Kathi noted that the election will be August 4, 2026. The Public Test will be July 28th at 9:30
a.m. Early voting will take place in Harbor Beach from Saturday, July 25th through Sunday
August 2nd. Election inspectors are completing online training and testing.
Nathan updated the board on the drains, but no official reports have been received from the
county. It was approved to have Ladonna contact Mike Homier concerning township
involvement, along with zoning and delinquent tax questions.
All approved bills were paid.
Motion by Kathi Jahn, seconded by Pam Will to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m. Motion carried.
Submitted by:

Kathi J Jahn, Clerk

Nathan Mazure, Supervisor