Regular Meeting
January 18, 2011
Art Moyses called the meeting to order at 7:00pm at the LeRoy Township Hall.
Board Present – Art Moyses, Heather Marks,
Guests – Rex Houseman, Albert Houseman, Pam Hall, Brent Sible, Lori Servello, Robert Houseman, Trevor Flint and Chuck Gugle.
PUBLIC COMMENT – No public comment
Motion was made by Anja to approve the agenda, supported by Dale. All Ayes motion carried.
Motion was made by Heather to approve the minutes from the December 21, 2010 regular meeting, motion supported by Dale. All Ayes motion carried.
The Treasurer’s Report was read. Heather made motes for next month on deposits. Anja wanted to know if we charged for NSF checks with taxes, Heather stated we do not but this may be something worth looking into and will be discussed at the February meeting. Anja made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report, supported by Art. All ayes motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Recycling Report – The January 1st date was not well attended but expects the February date to be heavily attended. Trailer still has not been to a recycling day.
Zoning Report – See full report attached. No permits were issued this month. Received search warrant for the Russell Bates property and Art will be going with Trevor on January 24th to inspect the property.
Brian Cool stated he has been trying to reach Howard Stratton, but he is out of state that is why he has not been at the last two planning commission meetings.
Cemetery Ordinance – Tabled
Sexton’s Report – Anja was wondering about plowing in the cemetery and if we knew who was doing it, because they are tearing up the ground. Art stated he received the cemetery book from MTA and this is covered in the book and we should discuss this later. Chuck asked about maybe blocking off certain areas with construction tape and he was informed to do what he needed to do in areas he though were bad.
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 –February 8th will be the next board meeting and they will be discussing the budget at this time. The Fire District hearing will be held on February 22nd from 7pm – 9pm with the meeting taking place afterwards. Rex stated that the 1.6 mills that we have now is not enough to keep the fire department running.
The new Chief is in place and the officers will be set within the next month. Officers are appointed by the Chief and they are and Assistant Chief, Captain, two Lieutenants, and a Training Officer.
Stacie received minutes and the new reports from Patti Gregory and are available for anyone to look at. Rex also gave us the minutes from the most recent meeting and this will be happening on a regular basis.
Art commented on the money that was suggested for the board members to receive at the meetings and this will be discussed and the meeting on February 22nd.
MEDC – Extension was approved for 6 years on 2 of 3 parcels that Acme Pallet us occupying. The reason for only 2 parcels is because he is only manufacturing on 2.
Policy Manual – Tabled until next meeting
Air Conditioning – Art stated Jerry is waiting for the weather to get better.
Joint Committee – Art has emailed the other members ad no one has responded.
NEW BUSINESS
Warrants –The rest of the road commission bill needs to be paid in February. Heather stated the road mileage is in a savings account that way we can collect interest and the money will just need to be transferred into our checking account when we need it. Motion was made by Heather to approve the warrants, supported by Anja. All Ayes motion carried.
Correspondence – Art went over the Tentative Rations that need to be published.
Road Steering Committee – Art went over the recommendations that the steering committee came up with at their meeting. Suggestions and concerns were talked about the list that Art brought to us; he will put this item on the Agenda to hopefully be decided in February.
Monies have come from FEMA to repair the bridge on
Rex commented on his concerns of
Dale thinks that items 5 and 6 should be switched around in order of importance. Heather commented that is it really hard to put gravel roads in order of importance because you cannot see the condition of the roads this time of year. Art assured Heather that other member of the board drive those roads often enough that they know the condition. Anja asked if the school has any input on the roads, Art said he would maybe talk to some of the bus drivers and see what their feelings are.
Art also stated that the road commission may be able to do most of the projects this year and we would pay some now and some in the next tax season.
Budget 2011-2012 need to look at in February. The regular meeting in March will be cancelled for the 15th and will be held on March 17th after the budget meeting that is scheduled to begin at 6:30pm.
Salary Resolution – Need to have available, Anja would like to do this in March.
Planning Commission Report – The commission is looking to do an ordinance on signage and on adult businesses.
Anja asked if we should be looking into an ordinance for
Marijuana Clinics.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Monies
for the quilt blocks have been approved and there will be 2 or 3 going into
each community in
Rex stated that the Friends of the White Pine release money
to the DNRE to pave from
Chuck asked about a meeting schedule not being in the bulletin board and Stacie stated she did not have a key and Art will work on it for her.
Motion was made by Anja to adjourn at 8:07pm, supported by Heather,
all ayes motion carried.