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
NOVEMBER 13, 2007

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

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

CITIZENS’ COMMENTS:             

MINUTES:  *October 16, 2007 – Regular Board Meeting Minutes

Motion made by G. Keeler to approve the October 16, 2007 Regular Board Meeting Minutes as presented.  Second by J. Newcomer.  All ayes. Motion passed.

REVENUE/EXPENDITURE REPORT:                 (Report on file).

PRESENTATION OF BILLS:         (Report on file).

Motion made by G. Keeler to pay the bills as presented.  Second by D. Sullivan.  Roll call:  J. Newcomer – Yes, F. Domine – Yes,
G. Keeler – Yes, D. Sullivan – Yes, K. Yuhos – Yes.  Motion passed.

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

BUSINESS:

Motion made by J. Newcomer to adjust the agenda by moving item #8 to #1.  Second by G. Keeler.  All ayes.  Motion passed. 

  1. Fire Department Promotions

           Motion made by G. Keeler to accept the Fire Committee’s recommendations for promotions as stated and adjust the 2007
            budget to accommodate the additional expenditures associated.  Second by K. Yuhos.  Roll call:  J. Newcomer – Yes,
            F. Domine – Yes, G. Keeler – Yes, D. Sullivan – Yes, K. Yuhos – Yes.  Motion passed.  

  1. City of Montrose Assessment, Additional Work and Final Payment

            Motion made by J. Newcomer to authorize payment to the City of Montrose in the amount of $7,877.72, for the additional work
            and final payment of the improvements made by the City and to adjust the 2007 budget to cover this expenditure.  Second by
            G. Keeler.   Roll call:  J. Newcomer – Yes, F. Domine – Yes, G. Keeler – Yes, D. Sullivan - Yes, K. Yuhos – Yes.  Motion passed.

  1. Resolution Opposing Countywide Fire Authority

            Motion made by D. Sullivan to adopt the Resolution Opposing the Countywide Fire Authority as presented.  Second by
            G. Keeler.  All ayes.  Motion passed.  

  1. Elms and Vienna Roads Drain

           Motion made by J. Newcomer to approve the Resolution with regard to the drain located on Elms and Vienna Roads.
            Second by K. Yuhos.  All ayes.  Motion passed.  

  1. Leach Drain

           Motion made by G. Keeler to approve the Resolution with regard to Leach Drain.  Second by D. Sullivan.  All ayes.
            Motion passed.  

  1. BS&A Software Proposal

           Motion made by K. Yuhos to authorize the purchase of the BS&A Software in the amount up to $24,180.00, to be spread
            over a 3 year period.  Second by D. Sullivan.  Roll call:  J. Newcomer – Yes, F. Domine – Yes, G. Keeler – Yes,
            D. Sullivan – Yes, K. Yuhos – Yes.  Motion passed.  

  1. Fire Department Policy & Procedural Manual

           Motion  made by G. Keeler to accept the Fire Committee’s recommendations regarding the changes to the Fire
            Department Policy & Procedural Manual.  Second by K. Yuhos.  All ayes. Motion passed.  

  1. Cummings Enterprises Donations

           Motion made by J. Newcomer to accept the donation of equipment in the amount of $4,562.81 to the Fire Department,
            from Cummings Enterprises and authorize a letter to be given to Cummings Enterprises reflecting this donation.  Second
             by D. Sullivan.  All ayes.  Motion passed.  

  1. Overhead Projector for the Fire Department

           Motion made by D. Sullivan to table this issue until the December Regular Board Meeting.  Second by G. Keeler.  All ayes.
            Motion passed.

  1. FEMA Grant Applications

           Motion made by G. Keeler to allow the Fire Department to submit a grant application to FEMA for bunker gear.  Second
            by K. Yuhos.  All ayes.  Motion passed.  

  1. Temporary Account Authorization

           Motion made by F. Domine to allow J. Necomer to purchase up to $150.00 monthly for the Fire Department at Gillroys,
            Iversons and Sav-On Drugs, until the new purchase order procedure is implemented.  Second by D. Sullivan.  Roll call:
            D. Sullivan – Yes, G Keeler – Yes, J. Newcomer – Abstain, F. Domine – Yes, K. Yuhos – Yes.  Motion passed.  

  1. Jennings Foundation Bunker Gear Denial

            Information was provided to advise the Board of the denial.  

  1. Home Occupations

           Motion made by J. Newcomer to accept the grace period as proposed by the Building Inspector with regard to
            compliance on Home Occupations within the Township.  Second by G. Keeler.  All ayes.  Motion passed.  

           Motion made by F. Domine to amend the Schedule of Fees to reflect Home Occupation yearly renewal at $25.00 if paid
            prior to January 31 of each year and $50.00 if paid after January 31 and $135.00 for those that need to be reviewed by
            the Planning Commission.  Second by K. Yuhos.  All ayes.  Motion passed. 

CITIZENS’ COMMENTS:  

Motion made by J. Newcomer to adjourn the meeting at 8:29 p.m. Supported by G. Keeler.  All ayes. Motion passed.

 

            Mark Emmendorfer, Supervisor                                                  Kelly S. Yuhos, Clerk