MONTROSE TOWNSHIP
  REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 16, 2007

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:06 PM BY CHAIRPERSON M. EMMENDORFER LEADING THE PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG.

 

ROLL CALL:  Present: M. Emmendorfer, F. Domine,  J. Newcomer, D. Sullivan, K. Yuhos and W. Persails .

Absent:  G. Keeler

 

CITIZENS’ COMMENTS:             

 

MINUTES:  *December 19, 2006 – Regular Board Meeting Motion made by J. Newcomer to approve the December 19, 2006 Regular Board Meeting Minutes as presented.  Second by F. Domine.  All ayes.  Motion passed.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT:              (Report on file).

 

PRESENTATION OF BILLS:         (Report on file).

 

Motion made by D. Sullivan to approve the bills as presented. Second by F. Domine. Roll call: F. Domine – Yes, J. Newcomer – Yes, D. Sullivan – Yes, W. Persails – Yes, K. Yuhos – Yes, M. Emmendorfer – Yes. Motion passed.

 

REPORTS:                            Fire Department – Fire Chief Albert Rush

                                                            (December Total Runs on file)

                                                Police Department – Police Chief Darrell Ellis

                                                            (December Statistics on file)

                                                Community Center – Sandra Parra

                                                            (December Report on file)

                                                Building Department – Dennis Miller, Building Inspector

                                                            (December Report on file)

BUSINESS:

 

  1. Barth Dennis Rezoning from RF to RS – 2nd Reading

Motion made by F. Domine to accept the 2nd reading and adoption of the Ordinance to rezone parcel numbers 13-13-200-035 and 13-13-200-036, also known as 7041 W. Farrand Road , from RF (Residential Farms) to RS (Residential Suburban).  Second by J.

Newcomer.  All ayes.  Motion passed.

 

  1. Zoning Amendment/Duplex Zero Lot Line Changes – 2nd Reading

Motion made by J. Newcomer to accept the 2nd reading and adoption of the Ordinance to amend Zoning Ordinance 99 as presented.  Second by K. Yuhos.  All ayes.  Motion passed.

 

  1. Weed Ordinance – 2nd Reading

Motion made by F. Domine to accept the second reading and adoption of the Noxious Weeds & Grass Control Ordinance as presented. Second by J. Newcomer.  All ayes.  Motion passed.

 

  1. Cemetery Ordinance – 1st Reading

Motion made by J. Newcomer accept the 1st reading of the Cemetery Ordinance with the proposed changes.  Second by F. Domine.  5 ayes, 1 nay (W. Persails).  Motion passed.

 

  1. GIS Agreement Corrections

Motion made by J. Newcomer to rescind the GIS Agreement contract, with the exception of the portion that refers individuals to the County for the service.  Second by K. Yuhos.  All ayes.  Motion passed.

 

  1. Fire Department Bids

Motion made by F. Domine to reject all bids, send correspondence to all bidders with the correct specifications, to invite the bidders to inspect the truck by 2/1/2007 and to bring the new bids back to the next regular board meeting.  Second by D. Sullivan.  Abstain – J. Newcomer.  All ayes.  Motion passed. 

 

  1. Fire Hall Remodel

Motion made by F. Domine to table the issue.  Second by D. Sullivan.  All ayes.  Motion passed.

 

  1. Police Vehicle Bids

Motion made by F. Domine to table this issue until next month.  Second by K. Yuhos.  All ayes.  Motion passed.

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

 

  1. Township Office Renovations

Motion made by J. Newcomer to authorized the Supervisor and Building Inspector to prepare specifications for proposed renovations to the office and publish them for bids.  Second by F. Domine.  All ayes.  Motion passed.

 

  1. Finance Committee

The Supervisor appointed the following board members to the Finance Committee:

  1. Auditor Committee

The Supervisor advised the board of the need to review the position of Auditor for the Township and appointed a Auditor Committee of the following board members:

Motion made by J. Newcomer to authorize the Auditor Committee to prepare the specifications and send them out for a request for proposals for a Township Auditor.  Second by F. Domine.  All ayes.  Motion passed.

 

  1. Organizational Meeting on 1/30//2007

The scheduled Organizational Meeting was changed to a 2007 Budget/Organizational Meeting, to be held on 1/30/2007 at 6:00 p.m.  

 

CITIZENS’ COMMENTS

Motion made by J. Newcomer to adjourn the meeting at 9:38 p.m. Supported by D. Sullivan.  All ayes. Motion passed.

 

 

Mark Emmendorfer, Supervisor                                              Kelly S. Yuhos, Clerk