REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES
JULY 17, 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 and G. Keeler
Absent: W. Persails.
CITIZENS COMMENTS:
MINUTES: *June 19, 2007 Regular Board Meeting Minutes Motion made by G. Keeler to approve the June 19, 2007 Regular Board
Meeting Minutes as presented. Second by J. Newcomer. All ayes. Motion passed.
TREASURERS REPORT: (Report on file).
PRESENTATION OF BILLS: (Report on file).
Motion made by F. Domine to approve the bills as presented. Second by G. Keeler. Roll call: F. Domine Yes, J. Newcomer Yes, G. Keeler Yes, D. Sullivan Yes, K. Yuhos Yes, M. Emmendorfer Yes. Motion passed.
REPORTS: Fire Department Fire Chief Albert Rush
(June Total Runs on file)
Police Department Police Chief Darrell Ellis
(June Statistics on file)
Community Center Sandra Parra
(June Report on file)
Building Department Dennis Miller, Building Inspector
(June Report on file)
BUSINESS:
Pitney-Bowes
Postage Machine
Motion made by J. Newcomer to authorize a 60 month contract at $56.00 per month, after the approval of the contract by the Township Attorney. Second by K. Yuhos. Roll call: F. Domine Yes, J. Newcomer Yes, G. Keeler Yes, D. Sullivan Yes, K. Yuhos Yes, M. Emmendorfer Yes. Motion passed.
*
Special Recognition of the attendance of Senator John Gleason
Ordinances
Second Reading & Adoption
P.A.
110 Zoning Enabling Act
Motion made by G. Keeler to accept the 2nd
Home
Occupation
Motion
made by G. Keeler to accept the 2nd
Water
& Sewer Rates Committee
A Water and Sewer Rates Committee was formed consisting of M. Emmendorfer, K. Yuhos and J. Newcomer.
Ambulance
Proposal
Motion made by K. Yuhos to table this issue for further information. Second by D. Sullivan. All ayes. Motion passed.
Resolution
for CDBG Requests
Motion made by G. Keeler to authorize M. Emmendorfer and K. Yuhos to be the representatives for the CDBG signature card. Second by D. Sullivan. All ayes. Motion passed.
Police
Liaison Officer
The
Supervisor advised the board that the liaison officer program has been
discontinued for lack of funds from
MDNR
Mutual Aid Agreement
Motion made by F. Domine to accept the MDNR Mutual Aid Agreement with the understanding that any equipment that the Township would receive from the DNR would be pre-approved by the Township Board. Second by G. Keeler. All ayes. Motion passed.
Fire
Department Medical Authorization - Addition to the Policy Manual
Motion made by G. Keeler to authorize the medical consent letter and medical examination and evaluation as presented. Second by K. Yuhos. All ayes. Motion passed.
Photoionization
Detector Grant Application
Motion made by F. Domine that until there is a formal grant policy, that all grant applications come before the respectful committee before a decision is made to apply for them. Second by G. Keeler. 5 ayes. 1 nay (J. Newcomer). Motion passed.
Park
Garage Footing/Foundation
Motion made by F. Domine to accept the bid submitted by Otero Construction Company in the amount of $5,189.00 for the work as specified by the bid specifications, without the 30% down and 100% to be paid upon completion of the job. Second by G. Keeler. Roll call: D. Sullivan Yes, J. Newcomer Yes, G. Keeler Yes, F. Domine Yes, K. Yuhos Yes, M. Emmendorfer Yes. Motion passed.
Motion made by G. Keeler authorize an increase in the 2007 Budget for the Park Budget line item Capitol Improvements in the amount of up to $6,500.00 to accommodate the above expenditure. Second by F. Domine. Roll call: D. Sullivan Yes, J. Newcomer Yes, G. Keeler Yes, F. Domine Yes, K. Yuhos Yes, M. Emmendorfer Yes. Motion passed.
Motion made by F. Domine to proceed with the purchase of the Senior Center Building at the market value of $150,000.00, with M. Emmendorfer to explore the purchase options and to share the associated evaluation costs of the building with the school. Second by K. Yuhos. Roll call: D. Sullivan Yes, J. Newcomer Yes, G. Keeler Yes, F. Domine Yes, K. Yuhos Yes, M. Emmendorfer Yes. Motion passed.
Master
Plan Update
The Committee is to interview the four (4) Planners that submitted proposals on July 30th and to bring back their recommendation to the next Regular Board Meeting.
OTHER
BUSINESS:
Bunker
Gear Letter
The letter submitted to the Jennings Foundation was presented to the Board.
Eastside
Driveway
Motion made by G. Keeler to authorize concrete at a cost of up to $2,500.00, for the eastside drive and dumpster. Second by J. Newcomer. Roll call: D. Sullivan Yes, J. Newcomer Yes, G. Keeler Yes, F. Domine Yes, K. Yuhos Yes, M. Emmendorfer Yes. Motion passed.
Motion made by G. Keeler to adjust the 2007 Budget under maintenance for the Township Office by $2,500.00. Second by J. Newcomer. All ayes. Motion passed.
Insurance
Motion made by D. Sullivan to allow the office personnel to change health coverage to the same plan that is covering the police department employees. Second by F. Domine. All ayes. Motion passed.
Fire
Department Resignation
Motion made by G. Keeler to accept the resignation of Scott Ogden as presented. Second by D. Sullivan. All ayes. Motion passed.
CITIZENS COMMENTS:
Motion made by D. Sullivan to adjourn the meeting at 9:27 p.m. Supported by J. Newcomer. All ayes. Motion passed.
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Mark Emmendorfer, Supervisor Kelly S. Yuhos, Clerk