Regular Meeting
October 19, 2010
Art Moyses called the meeting to order at 7:00pm at the LeRoy Township Hall.
Board Present – Art Moyses, Heather Marks,
Guests – Rex Houseman, Alberta Houseman, Pam Hall, Brent Sible, Brian Cool, Geraldine Sturdavant and Trevor Flint
PUBLIC COMMENT –
Brian Cool gave us information on the Osceola County Quilt Trail the OCLA is looking for groups to write a letter of support for the grant Dan Massey is writing about the Quilt 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 September 21, 2010 regular meeting, with corrections, motion supported by Heather. All Ayes motion carried.
The Treasurer’s Report was read. Anja made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report, supported by Art. All Ayes motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Recycling Report – The trailer will be available for the November recycling day. If anyone is interested in volunteering, October or November would be a great time to come. Heather has left messages with the DI Coordinator, but has not received any phone calls back on this.
Zoning Report – See full report attached
Art met with the owner from Acme Pallet and others to discuss the business and how things will go in the future.
Our attorneys have drafted additional documents of support for the Russell Bates case. Trevor has tried to contact the DNRE and has not been able to get a hold of anyone.
Cemetery Ordinance – Motion was made by Anja to take the ordinance off from being tabled, motion supported by Heather. All ayes motion carried.
Art spoke about the cemetery and that he and Stacie would write a letter to the O’kopski’s after the ordinance is complete.
Dale asked if we needed to change the restrictions on vaults at this time.
Stacie questioned the penalties section and if the township could actually enforce this. These are enforceable and should continue being in the ordinance.
Sexton’s Report – Chuck not present
Cemetery Flag Lighting – The flag is down and Chuck does have the light to be put up in the spring.
Fire District Report – Rex stated that the Fire Chief Mark Gregory has resigned effective the first of the year, the Fire District does not have an exact date in writing as of yet.
The dates for the Fire District Meetings will be November 9, 2010, January 11, 2011, and February 8, 2011. All meetings will be held at 7:30pm at the Fire Hall.
Rex spoke about the previous meeting and one of the Fire trucks had to have the transmission rebuilt, the budget was discussed and will be better managed.
Brent Sible asked if someone was responsible for the truck breaking down, and this item will be looked into by the Fire District.
Industrial Development District – Art met with the State Economic Development and Acme Pallet about the use of junk logs. They are going to commit to come here to produce raw materials, 10 people will be employed, and rate of pay will be $9.50 - $16.50 per hour. No chemicals will be used in the process, and all materials will be used there will be no waste left.
Policy Manual – Tabled until next meeting
Road Project – 1450 feet was completed it was not as far as Art thought is would be.
Election – Precinct Workers are Sherry Kirk, Sherri Reband, Marie Prunty, Alberta Houseman and Connie McQuestion.
Dale read and article in the MTA magazine that recommended not purchasing food for election workers. A discussion was held and it was stated that maybe we should call other townships and find out what they pay their precinct workers.
Motion was made by Anja to increase the election workers pay by .50 cents and no longer pay for meals, supported by Dale. Three ayes, two nays motion was passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Warrants – Motion was made by Anja to move $243.75 to insurance from the contingency fund, $980.65 to cemetery from the contingency fund, and $200.00 to Treasurer office supplies from treasurer seminars, supported by Heather. All Ayes motion carried.
Motion was made by Dale to approve the warrants, supported by Heather. All ayes motion carried.
Correspondence – DNRE – Citizen’s Advisory Councils
H&S Company – Auditors
Prein & Newhof – Design Engineering Grants
Committee for Road Projects – Group will meet in November or December. Dale, Art and Trevor would all like to be a part of this group. Art will post ad for LeRoy Improvement Committee.
Resolution for Quilt Trail – Motion was made by Anja to write a letter of support for the quilt trail, supported by Heather. All ayes motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT –
Dale stated the planning commission has recommended that they stay with the same budget of $5500.00
Brian Cool stated that the planning commission may revisit the ordinance for signs and adult business in our area. Pam commented that she received a letter from the landowner were the signs are located on Mackinaw Trail.
Rex asked if we received a copy of the minutes from the joint fire board and fire district meeting. The Township Board has not received anything as of the meeting time.
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:45pm was made by Anja, supported by Art. All ayes motion carried.