April 12, 2012 Minutes
04/12/2012April 12, 2012 Minutes
ELMIRA TOWNSHIP
OTSEGO COUNTY
APRIL 12, 2012
A regular meeting of the Elmira Township Board was held on April 12, 2012 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.
All board members were present. Others in attendance were Commissioner, Bruce Brown, OCRC, Roberta Tholl and Jim and Linda Reinhardt.
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as presented. Moved by Diane P and seconded by Leonard.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Linda Reinhardt asked the board where they stood in regard to Otsego County Recycling.
The board pointed out that there are issues and additional costs with the billing. The township would have to mail bills only to primary residences, the billing cannot be put on with the tax bill and the township has no recourse to collect unless it is taken to small claims. There is also the issue of which board member would administer it and additional compensation.
Bruce Brown stated that the commissioners would have to approve to have it placed on the ballot.
The recycling issue was tabled until additional information can be obtained.
Roberta Tholl, road commissioner gave an update of their projects for 2012.
Bruce Brown, county commissioner commented on the Groen project in Joburg and the foreclosure rate is down but the economy is slowly recovering and possibly in three years the gap could become smaller.
ASSESSOR’S REPORT:
Diane F reported that there were 15 protests at the March, 2012 Board of Revue. They were mostly about the assessed value being down but the taxable went up.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT:
Dale reported that the PC discussed the play structure needs for safety compliance in the township park. The spring toys need to be removed since they are not safety compliant.
He stated that Duane Hoffman’s term is up on May 31, 2012.
READING OF THE BILLS:
5233 Forman Mechanical LLC, boiler 7,225.00
5234 Ron Geiger, liquor Inspector, ordinance officer 239.51
5235 James Theisen, PC meeting 110.00
5236 Susan Schaedig, clerk salary 1,079.91
5237 Roderick Wright, BOR 270.00
5238 Paul Hartmann, PC meeting 110.00
5239 Leonard Skop, trustee salary 188.83
5240 John Middleton, PC meeting 110.00
5241 Gloria Torello, PC meeting 130.00
5242 Eugene Fleming, BOR 270.00
5243 Duane Hoffman, PC meeting 110.00
5244 Diane Franckowiak, Supervisor Salary 1,388.66
5245 Dale Holzschu, trustee salary 298.83
5246 Cynthia Prusakiewicz, BOR 270.00
5247 D & D Assessing 1,700.00
5248 Diane Franckowiak, reimb use internet & computer 50.00
5249 Walmart, BOR lunches and supper 54.07
5250 Diane Purgiel, Treasurer’s salary 1,553.49
5251 VOID
5252 Association of Public Treasurers-US & Canada, membership 46.67
5253 Waste Management 75.07
5254 Diane Purgiel, reimb mileage, phone & internet 124.79
5255 Great Lakes Energy 92.34
5256 Calvin Thomas, hall cleaning 87.50
5257 Alpine Web, quarterly website hosting 105.00
5258 D & H Excavating, snowplowing, March 157.50
5259 Holton’s Gas 250.53
5260 Susan Schaedig, reimb mileage, phone, internet, changing tables 422.48
5261 M.C. Planning & Design, park improvement 2,363.16
5262 Centurylink 42.56
5263 Great Lakes Energy 186.74
5264 United States Postal Service, postage 90.00
5265 Moore Power Electric, generator inspection 237.00
5266 Citizens Bank, transfer to tax account 6086 1,000.00
5267 Great Lakes Energy 200.29
5268 Forman Mechanical LLC, final pymt on boiler 7,225.00
5269 Spartan Sewer & Septic, April-May 85.00
5270 Susan Schaedig, reimb 38 Acrylic light covers, office supplies 301.55
5271 Michigan Townships Association, registration MTA on the Road 237.00
5272 Spartan Sewer & Septic, May-June 85.00
5273 Otsego County Treasurer, chargebacks 227.31
EPay United States Treasury, payroll taxes employer 161.96 20,962.75
Leonard made a motion to pay the bills. Seconded by Dale and carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Diane P reported that she has balanced with the County Treasurer and will meet with Citizens Bank to try & set up the credit card payment for taxes through them.
M Bank CD’s, 99,031.79 65,444.47, 64,425.27 M Bank Savings 15,152.40
5/3 Savings 117,763.98 Northwestern CD 109,266.33 Gen Fund 81,771.38
TOTAL 552,855.62
Tax Acct’s Northwestern 4,524.20 1,059.11 Citizens 1,989.17 5,036.50
TOTAL 12,578.98
Diane will closing the tax accounts out at Northwestern.
OLD BUSINESS:
Diane F sent a letter to Mr. Coan stating that the township is interested in purchasing his property next to the township park.
Diane F contacted Mark Puroll to inspect the lights in the township hall. He suggested new ballasts and bulbs.
Leonard made a motion purchase replacement ballasts & bulbs from Standard Electric. Seconded by Dale and carried.
Dale suggested that we hire someone who is insured.
Sue stated that Moore Electric has inspected the generator and has placed the township on a yearly inspection.
Diane P made a motion to contract with Mark Rygwelski of Complete Lawn Care for the 2012 season. Seconded by Sue and carried unanimously.
Mark’s bid is the same as 2011.
Diane P made a motion to contract with the Otsego County Road Commission for $46,l55.00(township share) to upgrade W. Martin Lake Road. Seconded by Leonard and carried unanimously.
The board discussed the request for more money from the townships to support the Otsego County Economic Alliance. Members felt that they would like more information and where is the need. Matter tabled.
NEW BUSINESS:
Sue made a motion to pay for registration and wages for any board member to attend the Michigan Townships on The Road seminar at Treetops in Gaylord on May 15, 2012. Seconded by Dale and carried unanimously.
Leonard made a motion to reappoint Duane Hoffman to a new three year term to the Elmira Township Planning Commission. Seconded by Dale and carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the board Dale made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Sue and carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m..
Susan Schaedig, Clerk