Imlay Township Board Meeting

Imlay Township Hall August 16, 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. 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 Wanda Shantz for her years of service as Imlay Township’s Clerk

2. Roll Call: Recording Secretary, Tina Marotz called the roll

3. Minutes: The Board reviewed the minutes of the July 19, 2006 meeting. Trustee Larry Kennel noted a small working correction. Larry Kennel moved to accept the minutes as corrected, seconded by John Mulder, Motion Carried.

4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer’s report was presented. John Mulder moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented, seconded by Larry Kennel, Motion Carried.

5. Planning Commission Report: Larry Kennel stated there was no August meeting due to the election. Next meeting is scheduled for September 12, 2006.

6. Public Time: Time allowed for things not on the agenda, none were brought up.

7. Old Business:

A. Park Committee Report – John Mulder reported about moving the items from the VFW Park to the Township Hall. Attorney Gary Davis recommended to John that the Parks Committee should take pictures before this removing anything. Plans are being made to start cutting paths for the walking trail.

B. Millage – The following resolutions were offered as proposals to be placed on the November 7, 2006 ballot.

1. Larry Kennel moved to ask for 1.25 mils for the roads. John Mulder seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

2. Larry Kennel moved to ask for .5 mils for fire protection fees for township residents. Dawn Childers seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

3. John Mulder moved to place a waste removal issue on the ballot not to exceed $12.50 per month per household ($150.00 per year). Larry Kennel seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

4. Dawn Childers moved to ask for a renewal of the OEFMP millege. Larry Kennel seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(see attached sheets)

8. New Business:

A. Tom Lupo – presented the tax rate request for 2006. Larry Kennel moved by resolution to accept the maximum allowed for Imlay Township being 1.4790 mils. Seconded by John Mulder. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

B. Political signs – Larry Kennel moved to direct the ordinance officer to survey political signs to see if they conform with the Township’s sign ordinance. Seconded by John Mulder. Motion carried.

9. Cemetery: None

10. Building Inspector’s Report: Reported that a few new building permits have been

issued. He has been busy with answering zoning questions. The project on Graham Road

is moving along. There have been some problems with people starting projects without permits. Larry Kennel moved to enforce late fees for permits not pulled prior to activity. Dawn Childers seconded. Motion carried.

11. Attorney’s Report: Arbitration date with Judge Priesel has been delayed.

12. Other Business for the Board: Larry Kennel moved to pay expenses for any board member who wishes to attend the September 18, 2006 MTA District meeting in Port Huron. John Mulder seconded. Motion carried.

13. Public Time: None

14. Bills to be Paid:

Larry Kennel moved, Dawn Childers Seconded to pay the bills with $47,659.87 from the General Fund, 4,469.26 from Cemetery Fund, 2,744.34 from Permit Fund, for a total of $54,873.47 Motion Carried.

Steve Hoeksema Moved, Dawn Childers seconded a motion to adjourn. Motion Carried.

Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by,

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Tina Marotz recording secretary Dawn Childers, clerk