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:
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Liaison
Officer
Motion made by D. Sullivan to approve M. Emmendorfer’s
recommendation to present a payment option to the
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.
Payroll
Policy – Fire Department
No action was taken by the Board, because this issue was resolved by consolidation of bank accounts.
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.
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