Imlay Township Board Meeting

Imlay Township Hall Wednesday, May 16, 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. A moment of silence was observed for those servicemen and women fighting for the freedom of our country.

2. Roll Call: Tina Marotz, recording secretary called the roll.

3. Minutes: The Board reviewed the minutes of the April 18, 2007 meeting.

Moved by Debra Burns supported by Larry Kennel, to accept the minutes as

corrected. Motion Carried.

4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer's Report was presented by Treasurer Debra Burns. 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 at the last Planning Commission meeting the existing zoning map was corrected to show the property east of Dorrow Road on Imlay City Road (currently known as Jackson Brothers Trucking) to Light Industrial from Agricultural. It had inadvertently been changed with the adoption of a previous zoning map. The board also recognized Harold Gass for his 50 years of service in Imlay Township with a certificate of appreciation and refreshments following the Planning Commission Meeting.

6. Park Committee - John Mulder reported that the park committee was notified that the playground equipment at the VFW part cannot be moved because it will not be able to be certified. They are currently in the process of pricing out new equipment. There will be a work bee on June 1st. Steve Hoeksema questioned about having the lawn mowed. Moved by John Mulder, supported by Dawn Childers to have the lawn mowed from whomever provided the lowest quote. Motion Carried.

7. Public Time: Mr. Hasken, N. VanDyke voiced his concern regarding the hauling of dirt from the neighbor’s property. Mr. Connell, Reek Road voiced his concern regarding the quality of the road and water that is flowing onto his property. Mr. Reaves commented on the dry hydrant at Birch Lake Estates and how well it functioned when they tested it. Ms. Laurie, N. Blacks Corners voiced her concern regarding her chickens and ducks.

8. Old Business:

A. Public Entertainment License - Moved by Debra Burns, supported by Larry Kennel to drop this item at this time. Motion Carried.

B. Outdoor Assembly Ordinance - Tabled until next months meeting.

C. School Tax Collection Agreement - Debra Burns reported to the board that she has a signed agreement with Imlay Schools.

D. Amendment to Section 1610 Sign Regulations - Moved by Dawn Childers, supported by Debra Burns to accept the Amendment to Section 1610 pertaining to political signs. Motion Carried.

9. New Business:

A. Detroit Water 0 Greater Lapeer County Utilities Authority - Moved by Larry Kennel, supported by John Mulder to adopt the resolution regarding the Detroit water supply. Motion Carried. Moved by Debra Burns, supported by Larry Kennel to accept the water contract with Detroit water. Motion Carried.

B. Attorney - After discussion among the board members and Attorney Gary Davis it was agreed upon to try and have our attorney attend a meeting every other month alternating between the Planning Commission and the Imlay Township. Moved by Debra Burns, supported by Dawn Childers to have Attorney Gary Davis present at every other board meeting with him in attendance at the Planning Commission meetings on the opposite months. The rotation is to start with Planning Commission on June 12, 2007. Motion Carried.

C. Road Commission - Board members discussed the gravel that is to be purchased for the township. Moved by Debra Burns, supported by Larry Kennel that Steve Hoeksema purchase up to 1,000 tons of gravel for the township at the best price. Motion Carried. Moved by John Mulder, supported by Dawn Childers to pay for half of the price of having ditch work done on Summers Road off Newark Road to the north. Attica Township is willing to pay the other half of this project. Motion Carried. Moved by Debra Burns, supported by John Mulder to have one application of brine scheduled for the township roads. Motion Carried.

10. Cemetery - The front door has been repaired. There are only 27 nitches left for purchase in the Mausoleum.

11. Building Inspector's Report - The board reviewed the report that Inspector Paul Wilcox distributed to the Planning Commission.

12. Attorneys report -

A. Mud Bog - Attorney Gary Davis reported that this has been to court. The judge would like a more define report. June 4, 2007 is the next scheduled court date on this item.

B. Fire Runs - Policies for businesses in section 7 in the second paragraph needs to be have businesses added.

C. Pit Bulls - Attorney Gary Davis discussed this with John Young and has not heard back from him yet.

D. Saw Mill - Attorney Gary Davis has talked with the other attorney involved in this case and was instructed by the board to submit his closing statements to the Arbitrator as soon as possible.

13. Public Time - None

14. Other business to be brought before the Board - The board will look at the Lapeer County Hazard Plan at the work session that will be held on June 6, 2007.

15. Bills: Moved by Debra Burns, Supported by John Mulder to pay the bills General Fund,

$13,258.57, Cemetery $5,574.37, Permit Fund $1,130.32, OEF/MP $1,149.00 Combined Grand total of $21,112.26 Motion carried.

16. Adjournment - Moved by Debra Burns supported by Larry Kennel to adjourn the Township Board meeting at 8:50 p.m.. Motion Carried.

Respectfully submitted by,

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Tina Marotz, recording secretary Dawn Childers, clerk