September 13, 2012 minutes
09/13/2012September 13, 2012 minutes
TOWNSHIP OF ELMIRA
OTSEGO COUNTY
SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
A regular meeting of the Elmira Township Board was held on September 13, 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.
Members in attendance were Supervisor, Diane Franckowiak, Treasurer, Diane Purgiel and Trustees, Leonard Skop and Dale Holzschu. Clerk, Susan Schaedig was excused. Others attending were Deputy Clerk, Doreen Ostrander, Branden Curran, Duane Hoffman and Alan Jaroneski.
Attorney, Branden Curran spoke about his background and qualifications in regard to running for Otsego County Prosecutor in the General Election held on November 6, 2012.
Diane F. made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Dale and carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE OFFICER REPORT:
Ron Geiger was not present but he has not had any complaints.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT:
PC discussed the e-mail from Mary Campbell. She is looking for additional letters of support and contribution of materials to send to the DNR which she hopes will gain additional points in scoring for the park grant. Notes in regard to the Austin Behling request for a special use permit were given to Joe Ferrigan.
FIRE AUTHORITY REPORT:
Diane F stated that the Fire Department Open House was a success. $2,400 was raised with the several donations.
READING OF THE BILLS:
5414 James Theisen, PC meeting 110.00
5415 Paul Hartmann, PC meeting 110.00
5416 John Middleton, PC meeting 110.00
5417 Gloria Torello, PC meeting 130.00
5418 Duane Hoffman, PC meeting 110.00
5419 Dale Holzschu, Trustee wages 238.83
5420 Susan Schaedig, Clerk wages 959.91
5421 Ron Geiger, Ordinance Officer, Liquor Inspector 239.51
5422 Leonard Skop, Trustee wages 128.83
5423 Diane Purgiel, Treasurer wages 1,433.49
5424 Diane Franckowiak, Supervisor wages 1,328.66
5425 Barbara Lewandowski, deputy treasurer wages 35.00
5426 Spartan Sewer & Septic 85.00
5427 Diane Franckowiak, reimb internet, use of computer & phone 50.00
5428 Doug Zarovy, hall dep refund 50.00
5429 Diane Purgiel, reimb office supplies, mileage, phone-internet 163.80
5430 Municipal Underwriters of Mich, Inc, insurance 6,728.00
5431 Walmart, paint & graffiti remover 10.31
5432 D & D Assessing 1,760.00
5433 D & D Assessing, mileage-tribunal 29.60
5434 Duane Hoffman, reimb registration & mileage 112.28
5435 Calvin Thomas, hall cleaning 90.00
5436 Crossroads Industries, Inc, clean up day post cards 393.80
5437 Waste Management 85.24
5438 Great Lakes Energy 37.87
5439 United States Postal Service, postage-election 78.00
5440 Susan Schaedig, reimb internet & phone 29.99
5441 United States Postal Service, postage-tax roll 450.00
5442 Great Lakes Energy 383.90
5443 Ass’n of Public Treasurers, Diane P membership 145.00
15,727.02
Dale made a motion to pay the bills. Seconded by Leonard and carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Diane P reported that taxpayers will not be able to pay their taxes by credit card because there is a problem with the company. She is seeking a new company.
Taxpayers have been paying taxes at Citizens Bank.
M Bank CDs 99,031.79 65,444.47 64,425.27 MBank Svgs 15,181.00
NWST 109,266.33 First Federal Checking 25,002.67 First Fed ICS 95,032.53
Gen Fund Independent Bank 65,059.56 TOTAL 538,443.62
Tax Savings 409,659.36 Tax Checking 6,000.71 TOTAL 415,660.07
OLD BUSINESS:
Leonard made a motion to accept the Release and Waiver of Liability for Township Volunteers drawn up by Attorney, Bryan Graham. Seconded by Dale and carried unanimously.
Duane Hoffman, Elmira PC stated that Austin and Angela Behling requested a special use permit on two parcels in Elmira Township to be used as an Agricultural Equipment Auction site. The Elmira PC addressed several concerns and wanted contingencies added.
Diane P made a motion to support a special use permit for Austin and Angela Behling on parcels 060-020-300-005-03 and 060-020-300-005-04 in Elmira Township to be used as an Agricultural Equipment Auction site with the following contingencies:
Auction items will not be delivered two (2) weeks prior to their auction date and will be removed by two(2) weeks after said auction date. The intention is to prevent the property looking like a perpetual “junk yard”. Diane P felt that one week prior to the auction was sufficient.
Temporary “No Parking” signs will be placed along M-32 to prevent and/or discourage parking along M-32. The intention is to keep the traffic along M-32 flowing smoothly and to prevent accidents from pedestrians getting in and out of their vehicles while vehicles are traveling in speeds of 55 mph or more.
The Behlings will create a berm and greenbelt area to keep some equipment hidden and to keep the area “green”.
The hours of operation will not begin before 8 am and will end by 10 p.m. The intention is to prevent noise from loud speakers to reach neighbors, or potential neighbors, in the early hours and late evening.
Seconded by Leonard and carried unanimously.
Diane F, Diane P, Leonard, Dale Yes Nayes 0 Absent Susan Schaedig
Adam Gandolphi, Risk Manager at Municipal Underwriters of Michigan, Inc. updated board members of the township insurance coverage package.
He explained the Grant Program and the next application will be available October 1st, 2012.
Duane explained to the board that he is awaiting input from the Puroll family in regard to the tower on the play structure in the Park. There are safety issues.
Diane F made a motion to approve the 2012 Tax Rate Request (L-4029). Township allocated .8850 mill and the Fire Department 1.00 mill. Seconded by Diane P and carried unanimously.
Leonard made a motion to purchase 2 refurbished fire extinguishers at $25.00 each. Seconded by Dale and carried unanimously.
The Township Clean Up day will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2012 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Arrow Sanitation.
There being no further business to come before the board Leonard made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Dale and carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m..
Doreen Ostrander, Deputy Clerk/Susan Schaedig, Clerk