Township of LeRoy

Regular Meeting

September 21, 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 Houseman, Alberta Houseman, Terry Hall, Pam Hall, Brent Sible, and Trevor Flint

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT –   Pam Hall commented on recount of ballots.

 

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

 

Motion was made by Anja to approve the minutes from the August 17, 2010 regular meeting, with corrections, motion supported by Heather.  All Ayes motion carried.

 

The Treasurer’s Report was read.  It was decided to void check number 4471 and call Alan Gingrich about his outstanding check.  Art made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report, supported by Dale.  All Ayes motion carried.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

Recycling Report – Art met with recycle Reed City two weeks ago and they are going to use $7000.00 to rebuild our trailer to their specifications.  If there is not trailer available for October we will be able to use Evart’s.  Lori and Amy do not want to do the recycling in January, February and March, Heather will check with the DI teams to see if maybe they would like to do it.  Art will also talk to the volunteers we have now.

 

Dan Massey cam and spoke to us about the Renaissance Zone.  Acme Pallet would like to move into the zone and are wondering if we would be willing to cover them under the Renaissance Zone for 10 years or to do a tax abatement for them.  This company will be making a 3 million dollar investment in a building and be adding about 10 new jobs to the area.  Pam Hall asked if the would be using Chemical Treatments.  Dan stated not according to their plan do they plan on using any chemicals.  The County met the morning before our meeting and has tentatively accepted the offer for Acme to go into the Renaissance Zone.  Terry Hall commented on 14 mile road and the extra traffic.  Art commented to Dan that as a group we would be willing to approve the Renaissance Zone.

 

 

 

Zoning Report – See full report attached

Question was brought up that if Kevin Wanstead moved into the basement of his model home would the zoning need to be changed?  Trevor stated he would wave the fee for this and no zoning would have to be changed.

 

A letter was received by the 77th District Court concerning the Russell Bates case; they are requesting more information regarding Trevor going on the property.  Trevor stated he is not sure if the trailers are there or not but that is what we need to find out at last count there were 13 semi trailers on the property.

 

Assessor’s Report – Using new program and it is working great.

 

Sexton’s Report – Chuck not available

 

Cemetery Lighting – Has been ordered

 

Fire District Report – Agreement submitted. 

 

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

 

Road Commission Contract – Art presented two different estimates to repair LeRoy Rd. West of the overpass.

Motion was made by Anja to repair 1450 feet of LeRoy Rd. as soon as possible.  Heather seconded the motion.  Roll call vote, Stacie – yes, Heather – yes, Art – yes, Anja – yes and Dale – yes.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Warrants – Motion was made by Anja to approve the warrants, supported by Heather.  All ayes motion carried.

 

Correspondence – Correspondence was received from Michcon for a hearing, LC Quality Blocks, Trott & Trott for the Karla Sparks case, Letter from the ADA on handicap accessibility at the hall and from the Soil Conservation.

 

Art received quotes on the air conditioning from Valley Heating, Shelton Heating & Cooling, and Van’s Heating & Cooling.  Art also received a quote from Spartan Electric on the wiring of everything.  Concerns were brought up about getting bids for projects over $1000.00.  Art will speak to the village and see what they would like to do and we will make a decision at the next meeting.

 

Cemetery Ordinance – Some things that need to be changed are prices, lot space, and maybe 25 year rule.  A decision needs to be made at the next meeting.

 

Policy Manual – Tabled until October

 

Committee for Road Projects – Discussed maybe putting an ad in the paper to find volunteers for this committee.  Art stated he would like to be involved as well as Trevor Flint and Dale Peterson.  Art will speak to other area residents to see if they would like to be involved.

 

Millage Resolution for Township – Motion made by Anja to approve the millage resolution for the Township, supported by Heather.  Roll Call vote Art – yes, Anja – yes, Stacie – yes, Dale – yes and Heather – yes. 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT –

Terry commented on the cemetery.

 

Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:50pm was made by Anja, supported by Heather.  All ayes motion carried.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACTION ITEMS

 

Ř Stacie –Call Alan Gingrich on check number 4471

Ř Art - Check with volunteers about recycling

Ř Heather – Check with DI teams on recycling

Ř Trevor – Call DNRE to see what they say about Russell Bate case

Ř Everyone – Look at Policy Manuaul and Cemetery ordinance