November 08, 2012
11/08/2012November 08, 2012
TOWNSHIP OF ELMIRA
OTSEGO COUNTY
NOVEMBER 8, 2012
A regular meeting of the Elmira Township Board was held on November 8, 2012 at the Elmira Township hall commencing at 6:00p.m. with Supervisor, Diane Franckowiak calling the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members in attendance were Supervisor, Diane Franckowiak, Clerk, Susan Schaedig, Treasurer, Diane Purgiel and Trustees, Dale Holzschu and Leonard Skop. Dave Johanningsmeier was also present.
Diane P made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Dale and carried.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT:
Dale stated that there will be a PC meeting November 19, 2012. The PC did not meet in October. Mary Campbell of M.C. Planning & Design will discussing the updating of the Master Plan and a property owners survey.
Dale made a motion to engage the Services of M.C. Planning & Design. This Agreement, entitled Professional Planning Services will assist with the Elmira Township Master Plan Update and survey. The cost not to exceed amount of $7,985.00 for the scope of work described in the proposal memo. Seconded by Leonard and carried.
Leonard made a motion to reappoint Paul Hartmann to the Otsego County Planning Commission. Seconded by Diane P and carried.
FIRE AUTHORITY REPORT:
Diane F reported that the Fire Authority feels confident with the budget for 2013. They have 41,713.00 in Savings, 91,340.00 in Money Market and 10,231.00 in the checking. Emily Dobzrlewski will continue to do the books.
The board discussed the passing of the recycling proposal in Otsego County. The Committee will meet on November 13, 2012. Diane F will attend.
READING OF THE BILLS:
5484 Susan Schaedig, Clerk’s salary 1,079.91
5485 Ron Geiger, Liquor Inspector, Ordinance Officer 235.94
5486 Leonard Skop, Trustee salary 128.83
5487 Diane Purgiel, Treasurer’s salary 1,853.49
5488 Diane Franckowiak, Supv & Assessor’s Assist salaries 1,303.66
5489 Dale Holzschu, Trustee salary 128.83
5490 Safechecks 369.91
5491 Diane Franckowiak, reimb use of computer, phone & computer 50.00
5492 Diane Purgiel, reimb mileage, internet & phone 273.19
5493 D & D Assessing 1,700.00
5494 Waste Management 89.63
5495 State of Michigan, DEQ, water supply annual fee 130.69
5496 Great Lakes Energy 37.87
5497 WalMart 49.97
5498 GBS, election supplies-without US Citizen Question 28.38
5499 American Waste-Arrow, Clean Up Day 8,025.00
5500 Heidi Mead, replace check 5283 26.99
10001 Heidi Mead, election inspector, 11-6-2012 election 315.00
10002 Doreen Ostrander, election inspector, 11-06-2012 election 292.50
10003 Calvin Thomas, hall cleaning 75.00
10004 Dunn’s Business Solutions, copier 928.79
10005 Janelle Crawford, election inspector, 11-06-2012 election 186.00
10006 Margaret Hall, election inspector, 11-06-2012 election 186.00
10007 Barbara Fleming, election inspector, 11-06-2012 election 186.00
10008 Sally Holly, election inspector, ll-06-2012 election 186.00
10009 Americas Propane, 1.89 gallon 91.47
10010 Susan Schaedig, mileage, postate,internet,phone, election lunch 168.98
10011 State of Michigan, renewal DF Assessment Admin Certification 150.00
10012 Anthony Esson, Playstructure improvements & bell structure 353.86
10013 US Postal Service, Box 117 yearly fee 36.00
10014 Young, Graham & Elsenheimer, P.C., review VPS contract 145.00
10015 Diane Franckowiak, reimb reg MTA convention 279.00
10016 Great Lakes Energy 206.76
10017 CenturyLink 44.28
10018 Diane Purgiel, reimb postage-tax bills 587.70
E-Pay November taxes 403.79
19,933.64
Leonard made a motion to pay the bills, seconded by Dale and carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Diane P reported that the Gen Fund checking at 1st Federal will be used to pay bills. The checking account at Independent Bank will be closed after all checks have been cleared.
MBank CD’s 99,031.79 65,444.47 64,425.27 SAVGS 15,190.47
NWST CC 109,266.33 Gen Fund 1st Fed Ckg 47,538.95 ICS 95,072.23
Gen Fund Independent Bank 3,382.49 TOTAL 499.352.00
Tax Savings 1,012.36 Ckg 6,001.05 TOTAL 7,013.41
Attorney, Bryan Graham reported to Diane P that he felt that VPS will provide quality services to the township in regard to taxpayers paying their taxes by credit card.
OLD BUSINESS:
Sue reported that 960 voters turned out for the 11-06-2012 election.
NEW BUSINESS:
Diane F reported that Hayes will be hosting the Township Association meeting on November 20, 2012. Elmira will host the meeting on January 15, 2013.
Sue made a motion to pay the $150.00 fee for Renewal of Assessment Administration Certification for Diane F. Seconded by Diane P and carried.
Sue made a motion to amend the Parks & Recreation Budget $2,500 to come from the Fund Balance. Seconded by Diane P and carried.
Sue made a motion to amend the Elections Budget 1317.24 to come from the Fund Balance. Seconded by Diane P and carried.
There being no further business to come before the board, Leonard made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Dale and carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:55p.m..
Susan Schaedig, Clerk