REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 20, 2007
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:02 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, G. Keeler and W. Persails.
CITIZENS COMMENTS:
MINUTES: *February 20, 2006 Regular Board Meeting Motion made by G. Keeler to approve the February 20, 2007 Regular Board
Meeting Minutes, with a change to reflect that J. Newcomer voted nay on business item 7. Second by J. Newcomer. All ayes. Motion passed.
*March 15, 2007 Special Board Meeting Minutes
Motion made by F. Domine to table the March 15, 2007 Special Board Meeting Minutes until next month. Second by G. Keeler. All ayes. Motion passed.
TREASURERS REPORT: (Report on file).
PRESENTATION OF BILLS: (Report on file).
Motion made by J. Newcomer to approve the bills as presented. Second by W. Persails. Roll call: F. Domine Yes, J. Newcomer Yes, G. Keeler Yes, D. Sullivan Yes, W. Persails Yes, K. Yuhos Yes, M. Emmendorfer Yes. Motion passed.
REPORTS: Fire Department Fire Chief Albert Rush
(February Total Runs on file)
Police Department Police Chief Darrell Ellis
(February Statistics on file)
Community Center Sandra Parra
(February Report on file)
Building Department Dennis Miller, Building Inspector
(February Report on file)
BUSINESS:
Riverside
Market Recognition
The
Township Board presented Riverside Market with a plaque in recognition of the
wonderful contributions they have made towards the community, which included the
Burnham
& Flowers Presentation
A representative of Burnham & Flowers Insurance Agency made a informational presentation with regard to the additional services they provide as agents for Healthcare coverage.
Mosquito
Spraying Program
Motion made by G. Keeler to table this issue until further information and language can be obtained so that it can be put on the ballot on the next possible election. Second by F. Domine. All ayes. Motion passed.
An
Ordinance to Adopt Cable & Video Service Agreement with Charter 1st
Motion made by G. Keeler to accept the 1st Reading of An Ordinance to Adopt Cable & Video Service Agreement with Charter Communications. Second by J. Newcomer. All ayes. Motion passed.
Charter
Franchise Agreement
Motion made by G. Keeler to approve the Uniform Video Service Local Franchise Agreement with Charter Communications at 3% of gross revenue and that PEG does not apply. Second by F. Domine. All ayes. Motion passed.
Resolution
of Refusal of NPDES Phase II Annual Fees
Motion made by F. Domine to adopt the resolution for the Refusal of NPDES Phase II Annual Fees as presented. Second by G. Keeler. All ayes. Motion passed.
Cemetery
Ordinance 2nd
Motion made by G. Keeler to accept the 2nd
Agreement
for an Oversized Cemetery Memorial
Motion made by F. Domine to accept the agreement with Neal and Donna Wright, to install an oversized 72 inch foundation. Second by K. Yuhos. All ayes. G. Keeler Abstained. Motion passed.
Motion
made by D. Sullivan to approve the expenditure of $10,692.69 for the Willard
Road drainage project if needed, from the general fund.
Second by F. Domine. Roll
call: F. Domine Yes, J. Newcomer - Yes, G. Keeler Yes, D. Sullivan
Yes,
Morrish
Road Ditching Project
Motion made by G. Keeler to approve the additional expenditure of $20,000.00 for the proposed ditching projects on both Morrish Road and Willard Road and to change the 2007 Budget to reflect these changes. Second by F. Domine. Roll call: W. Persails Yes, D. Sullivan Yes, J. Newcomer Yes, F. Domine Yes, G. Keeler Yes, K. Yuhos Yes, M. Emmendorfer Yes. Motion passed.
This business item was addressed in the motion under line item 10.
Senior/Community
Center Lease
Motion made by W. Persails to enter into a 1 (one) year lease agreement with the Montrose Community Schools, with an automatic renewal, with the lease to cover March 17, 2007 through 2008. Second by D. Sullivan. All ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by F. Domine to dispose of the old Senior
Citizen bus to the
Motion made by J. Newcomer to authorize the Supervisor and the Senior Citizen Committee to proceed in negotiations with the Montrose Community School District with regard to the purchase of the Senior/Community Center Building. Second by D. Sullivan. All ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by F. Domine to expend the sum of $500.00 to the Genesee County Recycling Program. Second by D. Sullivan. Roll call: W. Persails Yes, D. Sullivan Yes, J. Newcomer Yes, F. Domine Yes, G. Keeler Yes, K. Yuhos Yes, M. Emmendorfer Yes. Motion passed.
Motion made by F. Domine to authorize the agreement for the Lake Road Culvert as presented, with the money to come out of the General fund. Second by W. Persails. Roll call: W. Persails Yes, D. Sullivan Yes, J. Newcomer Yes, F. Domine Yes, G. Keeler Yes, K. Yuhos Yes, M. Emmendorfer Yes. Motion passed.
Flag
Lot Ordinance 1st
Motion made by F. Domine to accept the 1st
Request
for Fireworks Display Jeffrey Dice
Motion made by J. Newcomer to deny the request for a fireworks display that was received from Jeffrey Dice. Second by F. Domine. All ayes. Motion passed.
Republic
Waste Services Brent Run Donation to the Police Department
The Supervisor informed the board that Republic Waste Services Brent Run made a donation in the amount of $5,693.27 to pay for the equipment on a new township police cruiser.
Harry
Powell Claim Possible Closed Session
Motion made by F. Domine to close the public meeting at 9:18 p.m. and go into closed session to discuss the Harry Powell Claim, since it could prove to be a detriment to the Township to discuss this issue in an open meeting. Second by G. Keeler. Roll call: W. Persails Yes, D. Sullivan Yes, J. Newcomer Yes, F. Domine Yes, G. Keeler Yes, K. Yuhos Yes, M. Emmendorfer Yes. Motion passed.
Motion made by G. Keeler to reopen the meeting at 10:01 p.m. Second by D. Sullivan. All ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by F. Domine to deny the Harry Powell claim in the amount of $135,000.00. Second by J. Newcomer. All ayes. Motion passed.
OTHER
BUSINESS:
The
Supervisor advised the public that there was a scheduled chicken dinner to be
held on June 10, 2007 at the
Benefit
Dinner
Information was provided regarding a benefit dinner to be held at the School Cafeteria on March 29, 2007, to benefit the family of Matthew Walentovic.
Master
Plan
Motion made by J. Newcomer to authorize requests for proposals for Master Plans. Second by K. Yuhos. All ayes. Motion passed.
Law
Firm of Harvey Kruse
Motion made by G. Keeler to authorize the retention of the law firm of Harvey Kruse for the future litigation that may arise out of the Harry Powell Claim. Second by J. Newcomer. Roll call: W. Persails Yes, D. Sullivan Yes, J. Newcomer Yes, F. Domine Yes, G. Keeler Yes, K. Yuhos Yes, M. Emmendorfer Yes. Motion passed.
GCR
Tire Fire Department
Motion made by D. Sullivan to authorize the expenditure of $1,220.00 for the purchase of new tires from GCR Tire Company for truck number 12. Second by W. Persails. Roll call: W. Persails Yes, D. Sullivan Yes, J. Newcomer Abstain, F. Domine Yes, G. Keeler Yes, K. Yuhos Yes, M. Emmendorfer Yes. Motion passed.
Motion made by F. Domine to adjourn the meeting at 10:16 p.m. Supported by J. Newcomer. All ayes. Motion passed.
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Mark Emmendorfer, Supervisor Kelly S. Yuhos, Clerk