Imlay Township Hall July 19, 2006 7:30
p.m.
Members Present: Supervisor Steve Hoeksema, Clerk Dawn Childers, Trustee Larry Kennel, Trustee John Mulder.
Members Absent: Treasurer Debra Burns
Others Present: Attorney Gary Davis, Recording Secretary Tina Marotz, Building Inspector Paul Wilcox, and members of the public per attached sheet.
1. Call to Order: Supervisor Steve Hoeksema called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., the Pledge of Allegiance was recited and a moment of silence was observed for area service people.
2. Roll Call: Recording Secretary, Tina Marotz called the roll
3. Minutes: The Board reviewed the minutes of the June 14, 2006 meeting.
Larry Kennel moved
to accept the minutes as corrected, seconded
by John Mulder, Motion Carried.
4. Treasurer’s Report: A copy of the treasurers was presented to the board.
Dawn Childers moved
to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented, seconded by Larry Kennel, Motion Carried.
5. Planning Commission Report: Larry Kennel gave a brief overview that the Commission is currently revisiting the sign ordinance. The next Planning Commission Meeting is scheduled for September 12, 2006 due to the election on August 8, 2006..
6. Public Time: Time allowed for things not on the agenda. Much discussion from Mr. Ron Hudson regarding demolition of home, lawn care. Mr. Hudson also brought up some concern along with neighbors regarding the building of the new church/complex that is to be constructed behind their homes.
7. Old Business:
A. Millage - August 29, 2006 is the deadline. Mr. Hoeksema had questions for Mr. Davis regarding the wording that could be placed on the ballot regarding garbage pickup. Mr. Davis stated that he would look into this issue and get back with Mr. Hoeksema within the week. Larry Kennel made a motion to proceed with Millage proposals which would include Garbage Pickup, Road Millage, OEFMP fund, and Fire Protection. Seconded by John Mulder. Motion Carried.
B. Brush
Mowing at Township Hall – Discussion regarding having the field cut
behind the Township Hall. Quote received by Prieh’s Landscaping for lawn
mowing. Larry Kennel made a motion to allow John Mulder to spend up to the
amount of $500.00 to hire someone to come in and cut the field behind the
Township Hall. Motion Seconded by Dawn Childers.
Motion Carried. John Mulder
had some discussion regarding moving the park equipment from the
C. Section Book – The cost to have a new section book produced would be at the cost of about $0.70 per section. There are approximately 1,725 section at the cost to be about $1,200.00. This project would take approximately three months to complete. Larry Kennel made a motion to have a new section book printed. Seconded by John Mulder. Motion carried.
8. New Business:
A. Fill Dirt for Parking and
Road to back property at Hall – Wayne Tobey may have access to a large
amount of dirt that could be used behind the hall. This would be a clay type material and be
hauled in at no cost to the Township.
The only cost to the Township would be the leveling of the
material. Larry Kennel made a motion
that the Township authorizes Wayne Tobey to bring in material and dump behind
the Township Hall. Seconded by Dawn Childers.
Motion carried.
B. Audit Report – Mr. King presented to the board a copy of the current audit. Mr. King stated the township has a very healthy fund balance. Steve Hoeksema question Mr. King about the $20,000.00 in the Revolving Improvement Fund and how these monies can be spent.
9. Cemetery: Tree trimming has been completed.
11. Attorney’s Report: Gary Davis reported that he has a Circuit Court
complaint regarding the dogs on
12. Other Business for the Board: Dawn Childers made a motion to add Barb Stimpson to be a worker in the August voting. Seconded by Larry Kennel. Motion carried.
Larry Kennel made a motion for the board to pay the expenses if a board member would like to attend the workshop in Frankemuth this fall. Seconded by John Mulder. Motion carried. Steve Hoeksema recommended to the board that John Mulder be named the chairperson of the Park Committee. Those also on the board would be Nancy Schiller, Dick Wilson and Terry Gebhardt. Moved by Larry Kennel, seconded by John Mulder to accept the appointments. Motion Carried
Dawn Childers reported that she is still looking into a new/or used copy machine for the office. Ian Kempf reported to the board on possible money available regarding remonumentation. .
13. Public Time: Mr. Delisi was present and had more questions regarding the Mud Bogs on his property. Gary Davis reported that a gate charge or donation at the gate does not make any difference. Larry Kennel Moved, Second by Mulder to have the Planning Commission look at the zoning requirements for this activity. Motion carried.
14. Bills to be Paid:
John Mulder moved, Larry Kennel Seconded to pay the bills with $128,113.93 from the General Fund, $5,712.37 from Cemetery Fund, $60.00 from Perpetual Care Fund, $2,476.65 from Permit Fund, $1,306.25 from the OEF/MP Fund, for a total of $137,669.20 Motion Carried.
Larry Kennel Moved, John Mulder seconded a motion to adjourn. Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
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Tina Marotz recording secretary Dawn Childers, clerk