Elmira Township Minutes December 8, 2011
12/08/2011Elmira Township Minutes December 8, 2011
ELMIRA TOWNSHIP
OTSEGO COUNTY
DECEMBER 8, 2011
A regular meeting of the Elmira Township board was held on December 8, 2011 at the Elmira Township hall commencing at 6:00 p.m. with Supervisor, Diane Franckowiak calling the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Board members present were Supervisor Diane Franckowiak, Clerk Susan Schaedig, Treasurer Diane Purgiel, Trustee Leonard Skop and Trustee Dale Holzschu.
Others present were Assessor, Debbie Dunham, Duane Hoffman, John Ernst, Paul Hartmann, Randy Stoltz, Kevin Makarewicz, Gloria Torello and John Arevalo.
A recess was called at 6:01 p.m.
Kevin Makarewicz of C2AE called the public hearing to order at 6:02 p.m. for the purpose of receiving public comments regarding the updated recreation plan specific to Elmira Township.
In July, Elmira Township contacted the Otsego County Parks and Recreation Commission inquiring if the Township could specifically be included in the Otsego County Recreation Plan Update. The Parks and Recreation Commission agreed and C2AE verified the same with the MDNR. Including Elmira Township in the Otsego County Plan will allow the Township to submit Grant Applications for recreation projects on their own.
The 95% Draft has been available for public review at the Otsego County Library and on the Township Web Site during the period of October 31, 2011 to November 30, 2011.
Makarewicz called for comments:
Two comments were received via e-mail and were entered into the record. One of the meeting attendees asked if snowmobile trails have been included in the plan. C2AE responded that they were.
Makarewicz called for comments two more times and none was received.
Makarewicz reviewed the remaining items to complete the Plan Update:
Parks & Recreation Commission Resolution December 12, 2011.
County Board of Commissioners Resolution December 13, 2011.
Submit the Plan to the MDNR by December 16, 2011.
Diane Purgiel made a motion in the form of a resolution that the Elmira Township Board does approve, agree to the goals and hereby adopt the Otsego County Recreation Plan 2012-2016 as a guideline for improving recreation for the residents of the Elmira Township community. Seconded by Leonard Skop and carried unanimously.
AYES: Diane Franckowiak, Susan Schaedig, Diane Purgiel, Leonard Skop, Dale Holzschu
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The Public Hearing was closed at 6:10 p.m..
Meeting called back to order at 6:10 p.m..
ASSESSOR’S REPORT:
Debbie reported that Ag is at 49.78% with no change, commercial at 52.4% with no sales. Residential is 51.86% which is about 3.75% - 4% decrease.
These figures are based on appraisal studies since there have been no sales.
There will be four or five changes at the December 13, 2011 Board of Revue.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT:
PC chairperson, Duane Hoffman reported that he had met with Warner Township asking for a resolution of support for improvements to the Elmira Township Park.
Duane also explained the Mixed Use Zoning in Elmira Township and invited the board to attend the meeting on January 24, 2012.
READING OF THE BILLS:
5093 Susan Schaedig, Clerk’s wages 1,066.91
5094 Ron Geiger, Ordinance Officer, Liquor Inspector wages 239.51
5095 Paul Hartmann, PC 110.00
5096 Leonard Skop, Trustee wages 125.08
5097 John Middleton, PC 110.00
5098 James Theisen, PC 110.00
5099 Gloria Torello, PC 130.00
5100 Duane Hoffman, PC 110.00
5101 Diane Purgiel, Treasurer’s wages 1,391.66
5102 Diane Franckowiak, Supervisor’s wages 1,308.16
5103 Dale Holzschu, Trustee wages 125.08
5104 Calvin Thomas, hall cleaning 150.00
5105 Waste Management 74.62
5106 Diane Franckowiak, reimb assessing license,internet,phone 175.00
5107 Diane Purgiel, reimb mileage, phone, internet 121.84
5108 Ron Geiger, reimb mileage 33.15
5109 Gloria Torello, reimb use of computer 9 months 225.00
5110 D & D Assessing 1,700.00
5111 Great Lakes Energy 12.22
5112 Dunn’s Business Solutions, wax for floors 86.09
5113 D & H Excavating, plowing 45.00
5114 Apex Software 215.00
5115 Family Heating & Cooling, tune up furnace, safety inspection 103.90
5116 Northern Michigan Review, Inc. 41.25
5117 M.C. Planning & Design 1,184.72
5118 Michigan Townships Association, BOR class 237.00
5119 Safechecks, tax checks 248.03
5120 Centurylink 41.31
5121 Great Lakes Energy 249.08
5122 Susan Schaedig, reimb phone & internet 29.99
5123 GBS, election supplies 116.93
5124 Susan Schaedig, reimb Intuit Payroll 276.50
31 EFTPS, payroll taxes Dec 2011 491.30
5125 State of Michigan, taxes Oct, Nov, Dec 624.27
11,308.60
Leonard made a motion to pay the bills. Seconded by Dale and carried unanimously.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
CD’s 107,398.04 95,000.00 65,444.47 64,425.27
MBank Savings 15,103.26 5/3 Savings 117,740.05 Gen Fund 20,050.90
TOTAL 485,161.99
Tax Acct 2786 4,523.42, 2787 1,058.93 Northwestern
Citizens Tax Savings 9017 61,352.09 Tax Checking 6086 5,000.00 Total 71,934.44
Diane reported that tax payments can now be made at Citizens Bank at no charge.
OLD BUSINESS:
Family Heating and Cooling has checked the boiler in the township hall and stated that it is operating at 50% efficiency. They are going to give an estimate for replacement. Sue will contact another contractor for a bid also.
NEW BUSINESS:
Sue made a motion to appoint Dale Holzschu as a township representative to the Elmira Township Planning Commission for one year. Seconded by Diane Franckowiak and carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the board, Diane P made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Leonard and carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m..
Susan Schaedig, Clerk