Imlay Township Hall Wednesday, March 21, 2007 7:30 p.m.
Members Present: Supervisor Steve Hoeksema, Clerk Dawn
Childers, Treasurer Debra Burns, Trustee Larry Kennel, Trustee John Mulder
Members Absent:
None
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. and the Pledge of
Allegiance was recited. Opening prayer was given by Trustee John Mulder.
2. Roll Call: Tina Marotz, recording
secretary called the roll.
3. Minutes: The Board reviewed the minutes
of the February 21, 2007 meeting.
Moved by Larry Kennel supported
by John Mulder, to accept the minutes as
corrected. Motion
Carried.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer's
Report was presented by Treasurer Debra Burns. Perpetual Care
C.D.'s $180,142.69, Revolving Improvement C.D.'s $272,921.02, General Fund
C.D.'s $95,114.31. Moved by Larry Kennel to
accept the Treasurer's Report as presented. Supported by John Mulder.
Motion Carried.
5. Planning Commission Report: Larry
Kennel reported that on March 10, 2007 some members of the Planning Commission
attended the Lapeer County Planning Commission Conference held in
6. Public Time: Mr. Fredrick Schlaupitz. from S. Blacks
Corners Road presented to the board his concerns about his driveway being
affected because of a new home that was built to the west of his home. Supervisor Hoeksema and Inspector Paul Wilcox
will take a look at this after a rain and get back with the homeowner.
Ian Kempf met with Dave Schultz and a representative from the AYSO
Soccer Organization and went over progress being made at the new soccer fields.
7. Old Business:
A.
Change Name of Revolving Improvement Fire Equipment Fund - Moved by Dawn Childers to remove the words fire equipment
and to be renamed Revolving Improvement Fund to allow for any
improvements to Township property. Supported by Debra
Burns. Motion Carried by roll call vote.
B.
Firearms Discharge Ordinance - Moved by John Mulder to accept the Firearm Ordinance as presented to take
effect 30 days after publication. Supported by Larry
Kennel. Motion Carried by roll call vote.
C.
Outdoor Assembly Ordinance - Moved by Dawn Childers to table until next months meeting to give Attorney
Gary Davis a chance to revise and report back to the Township Board. Supported by Larry Kennel.
Motion Carried.
D.
Fee Schedule - Building
Inspector Paul Wilcox presented to the board the Building Fee permit schedule
and electrical department fee schedule. Added Special inspections at the cost of $65.00 for residential
inspections. Moved by Larry Kennel to accept the
building fee and electrical permit schedule as presented with the noted
amendments. Supported by Debra Burns. Motion
Carried.
Moved by Larry Kennel to accept the amount of 50% of the
building and or electrical permit fee as a surcharge for anyone starting a
project without a permit. Supported by Debra Burns. Motion
Carried.
8. New Business:
A.
Public Entertainment License - Board
members has questions for Attorney Gary Davis pertaining to a public
entertainment license. Attorney Gary
Davis stated that he will review it for meeting next month.
B. Fire Insurance Withholding Program - Moved
by Larry Kennel to adopt the Fire
Insurance Withholding Program Resolution as presented to the board. Supported by John Mulder.
Motion Carried.
C. Thumb Narcotics Report - Interlocal
agreement and Dues - Moved by Larry
Kennel to accept and sign the Interlocal Task Force Agreement between
D.
Motion to Destroy Bids for Truck and Office Addition - Moved by Debra Burns to destroy the bids for the truck and
also for the office addition. Supported by Larry
Kennel. Motion Carried.
E. Old Private Road Agreement – Explore Drive
and Belle Valley Lane Extension and others not built - Building inspector
Paul Wilcox suggested to the board that letters be sent to the builders that
have previously been approved prior to the new road ordinances that nave not
yet begun construction. The letters
should state that they need to contact
F.
Approval of the 2007 Budget - Moved by Larry Kennel to hold a
special meeting on Monday March 26, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. to approve the 2007
budget. Supported by John Mulder. Motion
Carried.
9. Cemetery - Cemetery caretaker reported that 50 of the 80 nitches have been
sold.
11. Attorneys
report - Attorney Gary Davis explained
the letter that was received from John Carlo's attorney. There will be discussion at next month’s
board meeting pertaining to the fire runs.
Gary Davis stated that he will generate a letter pertaining to the mud
bogs and will have the persons served.
The Board inquired about the pit bull dogs and will have Ordinance
Officer John Young check into it when he gets back into town.
12. Public Time - Questions from the public pertaining to the firearms
ordinance. Koyl
Company’s fire update from Fire Chief Kip Reaves. The ditch still has not been cleaned up.
13.
Other business to be brought before the Board - John Mulder reported that the Park Board is in the
process of getting the play structure moved.
Dawn Childers discussed putting a note on fire bills stating that this
in not a bill due to the fire mileage being passed.
15. Bills: Moved by John Mulder, Supported
by Debra Burns to pay the bills
General Fund, $12,913.74, Cemetery $4,701.67, Permit Fund $2,605.67, OEF/MP
$684.00 Grand total
of
$20,869.08 Motion carried.
16.
Adjournment - Moved by Debra
Burns supported by John Mulder to
adjourn the Township Board meeting at 9:50 p.m.. Motion
Carried.
Respectfully submitted by,
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Tina Marotz, recording secretary Dawn
Childers, clerk