Twp Board 9-18-07

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
SEPTEMBER 18, 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: *August 21, 2007 – Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Motion made by F. Domine to approve the August 21, 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 J. Newcomer to approve the bills as presented. 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.

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

BUSINESS:
   1. Truth & Taxation Public Hearing
        The Truth & Taxation Hearing was open to the public at 7:12 P.M.
        There were no comments or concerns from the public.
        The Truth & Taxation Hearing was closed to the public at 7:17 P.M.

Motion made by D. Sullivan to approve the 2007 Tax Rate Request form L-4029 as presented. Second by G. Keeler.
All ayes. Motion passed.

2. Genesee County Drain Commission Sewer Use Agreement
Motion made by F. Domine to approve the Genesee County Drain Commission Sewer Use Agreement as presented.
Second by D. Sullivan. All ayes. Motion passed.

3. Building & Grounds Ordinance – 2^nd Reading and Adoption
Motion made by G. Keeler to accept the 2^nd Reading and Adoption of the Building & Grounds Ordinance. Second by
W. Persails. All ayes. Motion passed.

4. Police Mutual Aid Agreement
Motion made by J. Newcomer to accept the Genesee County Mutual Police Assistance Agreement as presented. Second
by W. Persails. All ayes. Motion passed.

5. Live Scan Maintenance Agreement
       Motion made by F. Domine to enter into the Indentix Maintenance Agreement for the Live Scan at a cost of $859.67.
        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.

6. Ordinance Books
       Motion made by G. Keeler to purchase the Ordinance books at a cost of $1,037.50, plus shipping and handling and to enter
        into the internet agreement at a cost of $250.00 yearly and to adjust the 2007 Budget to accommodate this expenditure.
        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.

7. An Ordinance Enacting a Code of Ordinances – 1^st Reading
        Motion by G. Keeler to adopt a Resolution Approving the Reading and Adoption of the Ordinance approving the Adoption
        of the Code of Ordinances. 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.

8. Fire Resolution Withholding Insurance
        Motion made by J. Newcomer to adopt the Resolution to Participate in the Fire Insurance Withholding Program.
        Second by W. Persails. 6 ayes. 1 nay (F. Domine). Motion passed.

9. Building & Grounds Truck Status
M. Emmendorfer advised the Board of the progress of bidding out for the purchase of the truck in conjunction with the City.

10. Christian Faith Church Update
       Motion made by F. Domine to not allow the Christian Faith Church to pay monthly payments to the Township and authorize
        M. Emmendorfer to continue negotiations for payment and for a decision to be made within 30 days. Second by W. Persails.
        All ayes. Motion passed.

11. Waterline to the Township Park
Motion made by J. Newcomer to table this issue until the October Regular Board Meeting. Second by G. Keeler. All ayes.
Motion passed.

12. Maintenance Agreement – Heating/Cooling
Motion made by F. Domine to accept Gauge Mechanical’s bid at $996.00 for a 1 year period and if there are no complaints
to extend the agreement for an additional 2 years. F. Domine withdrew this motion.

       Motion made by W. Persails to accept Gauge Mechanical’s bid in the amount of $996.00, contingent upon appropriate worker’s
        comprehensive insurance, liability insurance and references, for one year and an additional two years if there are no complaints.
        Second by J. Newcomer. 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.

13. Co-op Student – Hours/Wages
        Motion made by J. Newcomer to hire Justin Madden as a co-op student at a wage of $6.50 per hour, retroactive to the date he
        started working. 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.

14. Lake Road Culvert Update
Informational update.

OTHER BUSINESS:

1. Check Authority Resolution
Motion made by D. Sullivan to accept the Check Authority Resolution as presented, with Fred Domine as the authorized trustee
for check signing. Second by G. Keeler. All ayes. Motion passed.

2. Fire Committee Recommendations
        Motion made by W. Persails to authorize Halt Fire to repair Truck #17 in the amount of $1,931.80. 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.

Motion made by F. Domine to hire Andrew Marks as a firefighter and to fit him with bunker gear. All ayes. Motion passed.

       Motion made by G. Keeler to adjust the Fire Department’s 2007 Budget to allow for the renovation of the Fire Hall in the
        amount of $7,175.25. Second by K. Yuhos. 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 G. Keeler to purchase a Foam Ejector Nozzle attachment and 3 cases of foam, with the price not to exceed
        $700.00. 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.

3. Pitch Creek Update
       Motion made by G. Keeler to authorize an expenditure of $17,000.00 from contingent to get Genesee Township and Mundy
        Township ’s 50/50 money and to pay Genesee County for Pitch Creek $8,015.36 and authorize the ditching of Farrand Road .
        Second by W. Persails. 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.

4. Zoning Board of Appeals
Motion made by F. Domine to appoint W. Persails as an alternate to the ZBA. Second by G. Keeler. All ayes. Motion passed.

5. November Regular Board Meeting
Motion made by J. Newcomer to reschedule the November Board Meeting to November 13. Second by G. Keeler. All ayes.
Motion passed.

6. Business Item #6
Motion made by J. Newcomer to amend the fee schedule as presented. Second by G. Keeler. All ayes. Motion passed.

CITIZENS’ COMMENTS

Motion made by W. Persails to adjourn the meeting at 9:34 p.m. Supported by G. Keeler. All ayes. Motion passed.

Mark Emmendorfer, Supervisor Kelly S. Yuhos, Clerk