Township trustees expected to name new Plymouth clerk
The Plymouth Township Board of Trustees was expected to confirm the appointment of Kim Gaedeke as the new township clerk at a meeting Tuesday, May 12.
If approved, Gaedeke would complete the term of former clerk Jerry Vorva who resigned in March. Vorva cited his health and a hostile working environment as his reasons for leaving his role and is currently involved in a lawsuit with board Trustee John Stewart.
Board members appeared to agree to compromise and reach a 4-2 agreement to appoint Gaedeke after an extensive meeting with multiple candidates earlier this month
Gaedeke told the board members the clerk’s position would give her the opportunity to return to public service although it would be a “significant reduction in pay.”
The Plymouth Township Clerk is currently paid an annual salary of $120,000, plus a benefit package.
“I prefer service over making a ton of money,” Gaedeke said. “I’m blessed that I’m financially in a situation where I’m able to take a pay cut.”
The appointment follows weeks of disagreement and a deadlocked vote on two clerk candidates who are also board trustees. Both Sandy Groth and Jennifer Buckley had expressed interest in the position which resulted in a tie vote of the six members eligible to vote on the appointment in recent discussions.
During the May 5 meeting, Supervisor Chuck Curmi, Treasurer Bob Doroshewitz, Trustee Mark Clinton and Buckley tentatively agreed to support Gaedeke. Groth and Stewart did not indicate their projected vote.
