MONTROSE TOWNSHIP

REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES

JUNE 19, 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, K. Yuhos, G. Keeler and W. Persails.

 

CITIZENS’ COMMENTS:             

 

MINUTES:  *May 15, 2007 – Regular Board Meeting Minutes Motion made by J. Newcomer to approve the May 15, 2007 Regular Board Meeting Minutes as presented.  Second by G. Keeler.  All ayes.  Motion passed.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT:              (Report on file).

 

PRESENTATION OF BILLS:         (Report on file).

 

Motion made by G. Keeler to approve the bills as presented. Second by F. Domine. 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

                                                            (May Total Runs on file)

                                                Police Department – Police Chief Darrell Ellis

                                                            (May Statistics on file)

                                                Community Center – Sandra Parra

                                                            (May Report on file)

                                                Building Department – Dennis Miller, Building Inspector

                                                            (May Report on file)

BUSINESS:

  1. Taser Presentation

Chief Darrell Ellis and Officer Jeff Przepiora volunteered for the demonstration. Motion made by F. Domine to approve the purchase of two (2) tasers and the appropriate training at a total cost of $1,828.00.  Second by D. Sullivan.  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.

 

  1. Audit Results

Motion made by J. Newcomer to accept the outcome of the audit results and Auditor recommendations as presented by Abraham & Gaffney.  Second by G. Keeler.  All ayes. Motion passed.

 

The Auditor advised the board that it would be acceptable to consolidate the bank accounts as permitted under the law.  The Board agreed with this recommendation.

 

  1. Christian Faith Church – Sewer/Water

Motion made by F. Domine to charge Christian Faith Church the old water and sewer rates for two (2) buildings at a amount of $7,200.00 tap in fees and $575.26 usage fees, with the total owing at $7,775.26. Second by G. Keeler.  All ayes.  Motion passed. 

 

  1. Ordinances

P.A. 110 Zoning Enabling Act

Motion made by G. Keeler to accept the 1st Reading of the Ordinance Amending the Montrose Township Zoning Ordinance to Comply with Public Act 110 of 2006 as presented. Second by J. Newcomer.  All ayes.  Motion passed.

 

Home Occupation

Motion made by K. Yuhos to accept the 1st Reading of the Ordinance Amending the Montrose Township Zoning Ordinance No. 99 regarding Home Occupation.  All ayes. Motion passed.

 

  1. BS & A Software

Motion made by F. Domine to purchase the Equalizer Tax System and Network Upgrade  software from BS. & A Software in the amount of $4,995.00 on the two (2) year deferred option.  Second by K. Yuhos. Second by D. Sullivan.  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.

 

  1. Liaison Officer

Motion made by D. Sullivan to approve M. Emmendorfer’s recommendation to present a payment option to the Montrose School for the continued service of the liaison program.  Second by F. Domine.  All ayes.  Motion passed.

   

  1. Cemetery Foundation Language

Motion made by J. Newcomer to accept the Cemetery Foundation Language, with a change to the time frame of installation to read November 15th to April 15th, weather permitting.  Second by G. Keeler.  All ayes. Motion passed.

 

  1. Payroll Policy – Fire Department

No action was taken by the Board, because this issue was resolved by consolidation of bank accounts.

 

  1. Fire Department Association – Tanker Use

Motion made by F. Domine to accept the Insurance Companies Risk Management recommendation and eliminate the practice of allowing the Fire Department Association the use the Township tanker. Second by G. Keeler.  All ayes, J. Newccomer – Abstain.

Motion passed.

 

  1. Park Garage Footing/Foundation

Motion made by F. Domine to reject the bid submitted by Donaldson & Sons regarding the Park Garage Footing/Foundation.  Second by G. Keeler.  All ayes.  Motion passed.

 

CITIZENS’ COMMENTS:

 

Motion made by W. Persails to adjourn the meeting at 10:38 p.m. Supported by K. Yuhos.  All ayes. Motion passed.

 

 

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Mark Emmendorfer, Supervisor                                              Kelly S. Yuhos, Clerk