Polk Township treasurer Beverly Christman gave her final financial report Monday evening during the supervisors meeting.

She is retiring this week. She was the treasurer for 10 years, and before that was the earned income tax collector for 10 years.

“We wish Bev well and thank her for 20 years of service,” said supervisor Carl Heckman.

He and chairman Brian Ahner approved Pam Thompson’s appointment as the new treasurer. Vice chairman Michael Hurley was on vacation. Thompson has been the township administrative assistant for a year and a half.

The staff celebrated Christman’s retirement with cake after the meeting.

During the meeting, supervisors also discussed the proposed 2024 township budget.

“We are holding the line. There is no tax increase,” said Ahner.

The .62 millage rate will remain the same, said Christman.

Township residents can review the budget and ask questions by contacting the office. It will be adopted at the Dec. 18 meeting which starts at 6:30 p.m.

In other business:

• Polk Township Volunteer Fire Chief Billy Tippett announced that breakfast with Santa is Sunday, Dec. 17. Santa will be there from 8 to 11 a.m.

• The next Astronomy in the Community event will be from 6-10 p.m. Dec. 23. The observatory is in the north field next to the municipal building on Township Road.

• The Parks and Recreation committee is looking for a new member. Contact the township office if interested.

• Supervisors appointed Tracy Herman as the temporary emergency management coordinator until they find a permanent one. This is a volunteer position, and it requires 75 hours of classes and training.