Regular Meeting
December 21, 2010
Art Moyses called the meeting to order at 7:02pm at the LeRoy Township Hall.
Board Present – Art Moyses, Heather Marks,
Guests – Rex Houseman,
PUBLIC COMMENT – No public comment
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 November 16, 2010 regular meeting, motion supported by Dale. All Ayes motion carried.
The Treasurer’s Report was read. Anja made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report, supported by Dale. All Ayes motion carried. Art explained why the Road Commission Check was not cashed. Anja asked Heather and Stacie if they have reconciled the account and they stated they have but are off by about $50.00.
BOR Members – The members Art has suggested are Terry Johnson, Tony Avery, and Keenus Sizemore there will be no alternate as of right now. Motion was made by Art to accept the BOR members, motion supported by Anja. All Ayes motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Recycling Report –The DI was not there for the December recycling day they were off by a week, but will be on hand for the January and February dates.
Zoning Report – See full report attached. Trevor has stated there will be no water or chemicals used in the industrial process at Acme Pallet this is in writing. Trevor will check on this when the company is up and running. Acme has already ordered at least one processor and is getting started on the building.
Art commented on a snowmobile business being run by Alan Gingrich on his property. Art asked Trevor if we would need a change of use permit and Trevor said that area was commercial up to that point. Alan is selling coffee and hot chocolate, so Anja was wondering he had contacted the health department. Art commented that maybe this is something the planning and zoning board should look into. Rex stated that the fire department has been informed of what entrances they should use if anything were to happen and they needed to be called.
Cemetery Ordinance – Anja believes we need to make a decision soon. Jim Beelan told Art we should look at the manual that Art is being sent. Motion was made by Anja to table the cemetery ordinance, supported by Heather. All Ayes motion carried.
Sexton’s Report – Sexton was not present
Fire District Report – Special meeting was held on December 6th and the new Chief Steve Young as appointed. Rex stated that he feels we need to increase the millage for fire protection so we can start setting money aside for new equipment. Stacie asked if anyone has tried writing grants to area businesses or other sources. This has not been done at this time. Anja commented on the grants and maybe what we need to do. Art stated a special assessment needs to be built into the budget. Rex stated turmoil was coming to an end in the fire department.
MEDC – The extension to the Renaissance Zone has been extended for six years. The owner of Acme Pallet may be looking at putting in an assembly plant in the future.
Policy Manual – Tabled until next meeting
Road Money Steering Committee – Meeting will be held on January 6th at 7pm at the town hall.
Sunday Morning Liquor Sales – County opted out of restricting Sunday Sales, the date was December 15th but that date has been extended. Anja believes it is best to leave it up to the business owner if they would like the license or not. Pam stated that the Village did not restrict. Art commented on why he thinks we should not restrict sales. Rex commented that this does not really make a difference.
Air Conditioning – Art stated Jerry is waiting for the weather to get better. Larry would like Art to call him when Jerry comes in to start installing.
Joint Committee – Keenus was able to patch the storm damage so it would not cost very much. Joanne and Carol will let Art and Stacie know which days work for them to be able to hold a meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Warrants – Motion was made by Anja to approve the warrants, supported by Dale. All Ayes motion carried.
Rex asked if we had thought about putting in a permanent portable restroom at the park and he will ask the Friends of the White Pine about maybe supplying funds to help with this. Art stated that hopefully grant money will be available to be able to buy a new building and provide this service along with it.
Questions were asked about the supervisor, and assessor’s mileage and office supplies. Stacie asked Art to turn in his receipts every quarter and please use the sheets that were provided to him.
OCTA – Dale commented on the meeting and the topic was on ground water heating and cooling. There were positive comments on this system by all who attended. They spoke about open and closed loop systems. The next meeting will be in February and Heather asked what the Agenda would consist of and was not informed at this time. A future topic may be on banking experience.
BOR – Training will be held on February 24th in Cadillac. Anja made a motion to approve the BOR members to attend this seminar, supported by Heather. All Ayes motion carried
Correspondence – Christmas cards
Art received correspondence through MTA concerning roads and the $30 per meeting question that we had that was in the book, this item is outdated and the board can be reimbursed for whatever amount that is set.
Warrants – needed to add a bill from Ferris for $55.00 for the printing of the newsletter. Motion was made by Heather, supported by Anja. All Ayes motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT – none
Motion was made by Heather to adjourn at 8:02pm, supported by Art, all ayes motion carried.