Montrose Charter Township
139 S. Saginaw Street, P.O. Box 3128 Montrose , MI 48457
Phone (810) 639-2021 Fax (810) 639-3207

 MONTROSE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 16, 2007 

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 PM BY CHAIRPERSON M. EMMENDORFER LEADING THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG. 

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

CITIZENS’ COMMENTS:               

MINUTES:  *September 18, 2007 – Regular Board Meeting Minutes

Motion made by G. Keeler to approve the September 18, 2007 Regular Board

Meeting Minutes as with a correction to business item #8.  Second by J. Newcomer. 

All ayes. Motion passed.

REVENUE/EXPENDITURE REPORT:                 (Report on file).

PRESENTATION OF BILLS:         (Report on file).

Motion made by J. Newcomer to approve the bills with the addition of  $1,150.00 to Otero Construction Company and $857.12 to
Iverson Lumber for siding at the Park. Second by G. Keeler. 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.

Motion made by F. Domine to amend the agenda to include Larry Clever of Burnham & Flowers Insurance Agency.  All ayes.  Motion passed.

REPORTS:       Fire Department – Fire Chief Albert Rush (September Total Runs on file)
                            Police Department – Police Chief Darrell Ellis (September Statistics on file)
                            Community Center – Sandra Parra (September Report on file)
                            Building Department – Dennis Miller, Building Inspector (September Report on file) 

BUSINESS: 

  1. Burnham & Flowers

            Mr. Clever provided information regarding the Township’s current insurance coverages.

 

  1. Public Hearing – CDBG Monies for the Senior Center

            The Public Hearing was opened to the public at 7:36 P.M.

            There were no questions or comments from the public.

            The meeting was closed to the public at 7:37 P.M.

           Motion made by G. Keeler to proceed with dedicating the $58,000.00 of CDBG funds towards the purchase of the Senior
            Center Building .  Second by D. Sullivan.  Roll call:  J. Newcomer – Yes, D. Sullivan – Yes, W. Persails – Yes, G. Keeler – Yes,
            F. Domine – Yes, K. Yuhos – Yes, M. Emmendorfer – Yes.  Motion passed.

 

  1. Public Hearing – Parks & Recreation Master Plan

            The Public Hearing was opened to the public at 7:40 P.M.

            There were no questions or comments from the public.

            The meeting was closed to the public at 7:42 P.M.

           Motion made by F. Domine to adopt Resolution 07-11 as presented.  Second by W. Persails.  All ayes.  Motion passed.

 

  1. Cemetery Gates

           Motion made by J. Newcomer to continue the current policy of leaving the Cemetery gates open.  Second by D. Sullivan.  All
            ayes.  Motion passed.

 

  1. Marshall Road Pitch Creek

            M. Emmendorfer provided information to the Board regarding an inadvertent payment made on this issue and the resolution he
            negotiated with Genesee County .

 

  1. Building  & Grounds Truck Proposal

           Motion made by F. Domine to purchase the truck from Hank Graff of Davison, for the amount of $26,650.00, from the general
            fund and amend the 2007 Budget accordingly.  Second by G. Keeler.  Roll call:  J. Newcomer – Yes, D. Sullivan – Yes,
            W. Persails – Yes, G. Keeler – Yes, F. Domine – Yes, K. Yuhos – Yes, M. Emmendorfer – Yes.  Motion passed.

 

  1. Township Hall Remodel Proposals

           Motion made by G. Keeler to award the bid to Glendale Construction in the amount of $6,195.00 and to direct Otis Stout
            to construct a contract protecting the interests of the Township, along with a waiver of lien to be signed by the contractor.

            Roll call:  J. Newcomer – Yes, D. Sullivan – Yes, W. Persails – Yes, G. Keeler – Yes, F. Domine – Yes, K. Yuhos – Yes,
            M. Emmendorfer – Yes.  Motion passed.

 

  1. Schedule of Fees for Sewer/Water Rates

           Motion made by K. Yuhos to adopt Resolution 07-12 (Water) as presented.  Second by W. Persails.  All ayes.  Motion passed.

 

           Motion made by J. Newcomer to adopt Resolution 07-13 (Sewer) as presented. Second by G. Keeler.  All ayes.  Motion passed.

 

           Motion made by K. Yuhos to adopt Resolution 07-14, Regarding Water and Sewer Supply Services, as presented.  Second
            by F. Domine.  All ayes.  Motion passed.

 

           Motion made by F. Domine to adopt the Monrose Township Schedule of Fees as presented.  Second by K. Yuhos.  All ayes.
            Motion passed.

 

  1. Sewer & Water Ordinance Update

            This issue was addressed in business item #8.

 

  1. WSSN Resolution

           Motion made by G. Keeler to adopt Resolution 07-15 as presented.  Second by W. Persails.  All ayes.  Motion passed.

 

  1. Two Firemen Appointments

           Motion made by F. Domine to extend an offer of employment to two (2) firefighters, Justin Sanborn and Jonathon Sanborn.
            Second by W. Persails.  All ayes.  Motion passed.

 

           Motion made by G. Keeler to purchase two (2) sets of gear with a cost not to exceed $2,850.00.  Second by W. Persails.
            Roll call:  J. Newcomer – Yes, D. Sullivan – Yes, W. Persails – Yes, G. Keeler – Yes, F. Domine – Yes, K. Yuhos – Yes,
            M. Emmendorfer – Yes.  Motion passed.

 

  1. Meeting Agenda in Paper

           Motion made by F. Domine to discontinue publishing the agenda.  Second by D. Sullivan.  All ayes.  Motion passed.

 

  1. Fire Hall Furnace Proposals

          Motion made by W. Persails to accept Gauge Mechanical’s proposal in the amount of $3,450.00.  Second by K. Yuhos.
            Roll call:  J. Newcomer – Yes, D. Sullivan – Yes, W. Persails – Yes, G. Keeler – Yes, F. Domine – Yes, K. Yuhos – Yes,
            M. Emmendorfer – Yes.  Motion passed.

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

 

  1. Building & Grounds Supervisor’s Wage

           Motion made by F. Domine to set the Building & Grounds Supervisor’s Wage at $20,000.00 yearly, retroactive to September
            1, 2007.  Second by G. Keeler.  Roll call:  J. Newcomer – Yes, D. Sullivan – Yes, W. Persails – Yes, G. Keeler – Yes,
            F. Domine – Yes, K. Yuhos – Yes, M. Emmendorfer – Yes.  Motion passed.

 

            Motion made by W. Persails to adjourn the meeting at 9:53 p.m. Supported by G. Keeler.  All ayes. Motion passed.

 

 

                Mark Emmendorfer, Supervisor                                               Kelly S. Yuhos , Clerk