Township of LeRoy

Regular Meeting

August 17, 2010

 

 

Art Moyses called the meeting to order at 7:00pm at the LeRoy Township Hall.

 

Board Present – Art Moyses, Heather Marks, Stacie Dvonch, Dale Peterson and Anja Wing. 

 

Guests – Rex and Alberta Houseman, Geraldine Sturdavant, Ann Lockhart, Brent Sible, Chuck Gugle, Pam Hall, and Trevor Flint

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT –   Rex Houseman commented on White Pine Trail

 

Motion was made by Anja to approve the agenda with additions, supported by Dale.  All Ayes motion carried.

 

Motion was made by Anja to approve the minutes from the July 20, 2010 regular meeting motion supported by Dale.  All Ayes motion carried.

 

The Treasurer’s Report was read.  Dale made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report, supported by Anja.  All Ayes motion carried.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

Recycling Report –Art went to the recycling center in Reed City on August 14th to see their operation, the fabricator will give Art a bid on a new trailer.  Recycle Reed City will provide monies to revamp trailer, but the township may have to provide cede money to get the job started.

 

Zoning Report – See full report attached

New affidavit signed for Russell Bates case will be sent certified mail August 18, 2010.

 

Assessor’s Report – Business as usual, BOR went well.  Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit had late filings.

 

Sexton’s Report –   Chuck just completed the 6th mowing, everything is looking good.  Chuck spoke with O’kopski relative about records.

 

Ann commented on the O’kopski lot and only one person is buried there at this time.  Art suggested maybe sending a letter to the family on the burial rights.  Ann explained the 25 year rule to everyone to the best of her knowledge.  Ann believes that the board needs to look at the old ordinance and have it updated and that maybe it is a little too strict.  The board agreed it will be looked at by the September meeting.  Stacie commented that she cannot find where the old ordinance was ever approved.  Questions were asked what if you already have a stone on the site and it is getting close to the 25 years or over it, can it be renewed?

 

Chuck stated he has some more monuments and footings that need to be repaired.

 

Cemetery Lighting – Heather cannot find anything at any local stores that compare to the ones that she found online.

Anja made a motion to purchase the solar light for $120.00.  Motion supported by Heather.  All ayes motion carried.

 

Fire District Report – A meeting was called a quorum was not present.  Rex believes the board should pressure the Fire Board into setting 4 meetings a year.  Art spoke with Mike Blanchard & Roy Kissinger about holding a Fire District meeting, where the agreement will be looked at and hopefully changed.  Other side issues may be handled that time also.  The tentative date is September 13, 2010 at 7:00pm, but Art will confirm this with Mike and Roy and get back to the board.  Rex commented that budget materials should be accessible to more that just the Fire Chief.

 

Cooperative Committee – Agreement was looked at, Art will email everyone the updated version.

 

Internment Form – The forms we have will be fine and Stacie will get the CAD program up and working.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Warrants – Stacie made a motion to move $175.00 to roads from the contingency fund.  Motion supported by Heather.  All ayes motion carried.

            Anja made a motion to use the metro fund in the amount of $4,268.60 to help pay for the road project that the County did on LeRoy Road.  Motion supported by Heather.  All ayes motion carried.  Art commented on the road mileage passing.

 

Anja made a motion to approve the warrants, supported by Dale.  All ayes motion carried.

 

Resolution for Assessment – Art made a motion to accept Assessor Record Access Policy as corrected.  Motion supported by Anja.  Dale – yes, Anja – yes, Art – yes, Heather – yes, and Stacie – yes.

 

Correspondence – MTA Pamphlet was presented.  We also received a letter from Michcon on a hearing for customers.  Michigan Floodplan News, and the Hazardous Waste for Osceola County will be held on October 9th at the Road Commission Building in Hersey.

 

Notary Needs – Art made a motion for Stacie to become a Notary.  Motion supported by Dale.  All ayes motion carried.

 

BS&A Ledger – Heather does not believe she needs the BS&A Ledger and it is way more than anything she needs to do with it.  BS&A has agreed to give her a full refund for the software.

 

Election – Anja commented on how bad we need an air conditioner in the town hall.  Art will look into how much a wall unit and a window unit would cost. 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT –

Rex would like to give a schedule on the process of the White Pine Trail to keep the board update on the process.

 

Anja asked about the minutes on the website

 

Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:30pm was made by Anja, supported by Heather.  All ayes motion carried.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACTION ITEMS

 

Ř Art – To get bid on recycling trailer from fabricator.

Ř Art – Email everyone an updated copy of agreement.

Ř Art – Email or call everyone on Fire District Meeting.

Ř Art – Get prices on air conditioner

Ř Art & Stacie – Write letter to O’Kopski Family

Ř Everyone – Look at Cemetery Ordinance

Ř Everyone – Look through policy manual