



November 2013 minutes
11/14/2013November 2013 minutes
ELMIRA TOWNSHIP
OTSEGO COUNTY
NOVEMBER 14, 2013
A regular meeting of the Elmira Township board was held on November 14, 2013 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.
Members present were Supervisor, Diane Franckowiak, Clerk, Susan Schaedig, Treasurer, Diane Purgiel and Trustees, Leonard Skop and Dale Holzschu.
Others in attendance were Ron Geiger, Dave Johannigsmeir and County Commissioner, Bruce
Dale made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Leonard and carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE OFFICER REPORT:
Ron Geiger reported that the property on Stoneycroft that had the trailer recently removed has not been cleaned up entirely and he will wait until spring to send a letter.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT:
Dale reported that the PC held a hearing on the Master Plan at their last meeting.
FIRE AUTHORITY REPORT:
Diane F presented the 2014 fire department budget. She also stated that the department received a $6,000.00 grant from the Don Morath Foundation. It will be used on the tankers.
RECYCLE COMMITTEE REPORT:
Diane F reported that the new bin was placed at the Gaylord sight.
READING OF THE BILLS:
10376 Susan Schaedig, clerk salary 1,059.91
10377 Ron Geiger, ordinance officer, liquor inspector wages 242.26
10378 Paul Hartmann, October PC meeting 110.00
10379 Leonard Skop, trustee wages 128.83
10380 Jay Maufort, October PC meeting 110.00
10381 James Theisen, October PC meeting 110.00 10382 Duane Hoffman, prepare RRGP grant 75.00
10383 Diane Purgiel, treasurer salary 1,563.49
10384 Diane Franckowiak, supervisor salary 1,483.66
10385 Dale Holzschu, trustee wage, PC mtg, Ass’n mtg 268.83
10386 Calvin Thomas, hall cleaning 100.00
10387 United States Postal Service, postage 138.00
10388 Michigan DEQ, noncommunity public water supply annual fee 130.14
10389 Waste Management 102.90
10390 D & D Assessing 1,700.00
10391 Great Lakes Energy 10.08
10392 Diane Purgiel, reimb mileage, phone & internet 133.55
10393 Susan Schaedig, reimb mileage, internet, phone, bush 66.01
10394 Diane Franckowiak, reimb use of computer, internet, phone 50.00
10395 Gloria Torello, October PC mtg 114.52
10396 Northern Michigan Review Inc., Master Plan, bids park 67.50
10397 Water Systems Management, retainer fee & bacteria samples 124.98
10398 Susan Schaedig, reimb fax cartridge 35.49
10399 United States Postal Service, POB 117 38.00
10400 Diane Franckowiak, reimb assessor renewal cert fee 175.00
10401 United States Postal Service, tax bill postage 624.68
10403 Centurylink 44.82
10404 Stuckman Tree Service, Inc 4,000.00
10405 Great Lakes Energy 412.23
E-Pay November taxes 507.06
13,742.42
Leonard made a motion to pay the bills. Seconded by Diane F and carried unanimously.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Diane P reported that she has only one delinquent personal(.73) and will write it off.
M Bank CD 99,031.79 M Bank Svgs 81,838.55 NWST CD 109,758.86
First Fed ICS 200,516.21 First Fed Ckg 33,506.01 TOTAL 524,651.42
First Merit Tax Dep 5,365.18 Ckg 5,981.79 TOTAL 11,346.97
OLD BUSINESS:
The township received three bids for tree removal and trimming at the park. Shawn Thomas Tree Service(4,800) All Aspects Forestry(6,500) Stuckman Tree Service(4,000).
Leonard made a motion to accept the Stuckman Tree Service bid of $4000.00 for tree removal in the Township park. Seconded by Dale and carried unanimously.
Sue made a motion in the form of a resolution in support of a $5,000.00 Risk Reduction Grant Program(RRGP) from Michigan Township Participating Plan. Seconded by Diane P and carried unanimously.
AYES: Diane Franckowiak, Susan Schaedig, Diane Purgiel, Leonard Skop, Dale Holzschu
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
Elmira Township submitted a grant application for the RRGP grant to eliminate the liability exposure and completely bring the Three Story Jungle Gym(Memorial Structure) up to the latest design standards reducing the liabilities for children to sustain injuries.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Elmira Township Planning Commission adopted the Elmira Township Master Plan Update at its meeting on October 28, 2013.
Sue made a motion in the form of a resolution to approve the Elmira Township 2013 Master Plan Update, including all associated charts and maps. Seconded by Leonard and carried unanimously.
AYES: Diane Franckowiak, Susan Schaedig, Diane Purgiel, Leonard Skop, Dale Holzschu
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
Diane P presented a Waiver for Right of Refusal of the foreclosed 14 properties in Eagle Point and a small 50’ piece in Elmira. The purchase price would be $10.00 per parcel plus payment of the 2013 taxes.
The board discussed the issue and decided to sign the Waiver for Right of Refusal of the foreclosed properties.
The December Board of Revue will be held on December 10, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the board Sue made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Dale and carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m..
Susan Schaedig, Clerk