The Polk Township Supervisors revisited the topic of the American Rescue Plan at a special meeting Thursday.

“So, we’ve been talking about this, and I think we are prepared,” said Supervisors’ Chairman Brian Ahner.

Three things are required for municipalities to be eligible for the coronavirus relief funds, and the Polk Township Supervisors approved all the requirements at the meeting.

A motion was made to hire Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC to advise the township of the best way to use the funds they receive.

“I think we should hire the consultant throughout the whole process,” Ahner said. Supervisors Carl Heckman and Vice Chairman Michael Hurley agreed.

Next was the approval of a separate bank account for the funds.

“For this year, we need a separate bank account just to hold that money in,” Ahner said. They chose First Northern Bank and Trust in Gilbert.

The last step to qualify for the funding was to submit an application to the Department of Community and Economic Development, which Polk did earlier in the process.

The DCED fosters opportunities for businesses to grow and for communities to succeed and thrive in a global economy.

Other news

• A motion passed to pay the $1,700 due now on the memorial plaques and $500 due at delivery. The supervisors also approved the $105 to the Copy Corner for the programs printed for Memorial Day.

Ahner mentioned the Memorial Committee has been very successful with its fundraisers to help contribute to the costs.

• The township is applying for a recycling grant to include paving the parking/driveway, concrete pad by the loading dock, 20-yard roll-off container, signs and an outdoor forklift.