Regular Meeting
February 15, 2011
Art Moyses called the meeting to order at 7:00pm at the LeRoy Township Hall.
Board Present – Art Moyses, Heather Marks,
Guests – Terry Hall, Brent Sible, Mike Houseman, Trevor Flint, Chuck Gugle, and Cameron Wing
PUBLIC COMMENT – No public comment
Anja would like to add General Liability Insurance under new business. Art stated that the steering committee under old business needs to be removed. Motion was made by Anja to approve the agenda with changes, supported by Heather. All Ayes motion carried.
Motion was made by Heather to approve the minutes from the January 18, 2011 regular meeting, motion supported by Anja. All Ayes motion carried.
The Treasurer’s Report was read. Heather answered questions about the administration fee for taxes. Trevor will get with Heather to give her Alan Gingrich’s address. Stacie made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report, supported by Dale. All Ayes motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Recycling Report – Art sent an email about recycling for last month and no one was able to attend. Trailer we assume is now available.
Zoning Report – See full report attached. Pioneer Broach applied for a shed permit. No calls taken. Trevor went over what was found during the search of the Russell Bates property. There were 13 trailers and 1 junk vehicle on site. Pictures were presented to the board of the area. Anja asked what the next step would be; Trevor will get with zoning board on what to do next.
Trevor was made aware of boxed that need to be gone through for zoning and he will take those and see what he can do.
Cemetery Ordinance – Tabled
Sexton’s Report –Chuck took survey tape over to the cemetery but it did not last because of the wind and snow. Nobody has plowed cemetery as of lately. Stacie is still trying to get a hold of Kelly Cater about barrels for cemetery.
Chuck spoke about natural burials and that as far as he knows they are legal to do. He has spoke with a funeral home and they do not see any reason why it cannot happen.
Fire District Report – Minutes from 2-8-11 meeting were given to the board and Art said the tentative budget that the board has come up with is 2.22 mills. The budget hearing will be held on February 22nd beginning at 7pm followed by the meeting at 9pm.
Policy Manual – Need work session no date set.
Cemetery Ordinance – Will be holding a work session on April 9th at 9am.
Road Recommendations – Art did not speak with Pine River Schools because Ray Griffee already works at the school. Anja stated that it still would have been a good idea to talk to some of the bus drivers because they are the ones who travel the roads every day. Art believes we could spend the whole amount now, but Heather is nervous about spending money that we do not have in our possession. Anja stated that maybe we could hold some money back just in case.
Road Commission meeting will be held on March 30th 7pm – 9pm
Stacie commented that she agrees with Dale’s suggestion about switching lines 5 and 6 around.
Art will talk with Cliff and get quotes on suggestions made by road committee.
NSF Policy – Anja asked if a fee could be listed right on the tax bill, Heather stated yes it can so everyone would see it.
Motion was made by heather to charge a NSF fee of $25.00 for returned checks, supported by Anja. All ayes motion carried.
Stacie received a quote from Best Trash Removal of $2800.00 and he is available the 2nd weekend in June. Anja made a motion to go with Best Trash if the village approves, supported by Art. All ayes motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Warrants – Northern Livestock Club will receive the last quarter check, Art went over all village expense. Anja made a motion to approve the warrants, supported by Heather. All ayes motion carried.
Correspondence – Stacie received correspondence from the Berthiaume Company and auditor’s newsletter, MTA-Hybrid Learning Series, Board of Commissioners on New EMS facility, unclaimed property tax information, Road Commission on upcoming meetings, Osceola Planning Commission upcoming meetings.
Budget Review – Art went over review sheets he prepared. Meeting date for March 15th that was rescheduled for March 17th is now cancelled and the Budget hearing will be held on March 8th at 6:30pm with the regular meeting to follow. Salary & employee compensation was listed in review Art went over and will be listed on budget.
Meeting dates for 2011 & 2012 was discussed to have them on the first Tuesday of the month. Will need a resolution to do this.
Poverty Guidelines – Income level of $5000.00 was established. The liquid asset threshold does not include home & primary vehicle. Anja made a motion to approve the poverty guidelines, supported by Heather. Roll call vote Dale-yes, Anja-yes, Art-yes, Heather-yes, and Stacie-yes
General Liability Insurance – Anja spoke about a company that would like to quote our insurance, Stacie said she had emailed them the information and never heard anything.
PUBLIC COMMENT –
Brent Sible asked about the Fire Department publishing the budget notice and if it will state that they are carrying over $91,000. Anja asked if this was being carried over or budgeted, Art stated we can only tax what we expect to use.
Brent also asked about a salary compensation review and Art stated he would send Brent a copy.
Mike asked who would chair the fire meeting next Tuesday. Art said it would depend who was elected to the position. Mike also asked about the account that was seized and how much was in the account. Art stated he did not know and he had spoke to George Pratt back in October and has still not received verification on a resolution. Mike stated that at the fire meeting Patty had commented on how many foreclosures were in Rose Lake Township and he was wondering how many were in LeRoy, Heather was not sure she never receives this information and she is not sure where Patty would get it.
Motion was made by Anja to adjourn at 8:12pm, supported by Heather,
all ayes motion carried.