



July 2014 Minutes
07/10/2014July 2014 Minutes
ELMIRA TOWNSHIP
OTSEGO COUNTY
JULY 10, 2014
A regular meeting of the Elmira Township board was held on July 10, 2014 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 present were Ordinance Officer, Ron Geiger, Fred & Linda Davis, Scott Turner and Dave Johannigsmeier.
Leonard made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Dale and carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Linda Davis stated that she was a member of the Friends of the Library and is supporting the milage for the library in the August, 2014 Primary Election. It has been 10 years since the last request.
ORDINANCE OFFICER:
Ron reported that Trunk Lane has been partially cleaned. One vehicle has been moved and 2 vehicles had the junk cleaned out of them.
Ron stated that the items are buried on the Theisen Rd property and he cannot see anything. He has contacted the DEQ and has been told to take pictures when it is observed that something is being buried.
PLANNING COMMISSION:
Dale reported that Tim Woder will move the bell form the Elmira School site to the township park.
READING OF THE BILLS:
10625 Ron Geiger, Ordinance Officer, Liquor Inspector wages 242.26
10626 Paul Hartmann, PC mtg 110.00
10627 Leonard Skop, trustee salary 128.83
10628 Jay Maufort, PC mtg 110.00
10629 James Theisen, PC mtg 110.00
10630 Gloria Torello, PC mtg 130.00
10631 Diane Franckowiak, Supv salary, hall rentals, Assessor 1,553.66
10632 Dale Holzschu, trustee salary, PC mtg 238.83
10633 James Theisen, reimb fuel-tractor 60.00
10634 Spartan Sewer & Septic, porta potty 90.00
10635 D & D Assessing 1,700.00
10636 United States Postal Service, postage 147.00
10637 Diane Franckowiak, reimb phone-internet, use of computer 50.00
10638 Susan Schaedig, clerk salary 1,359.91
10639 Diane Purgiel, Treasurer’s salary 1,833.49
10640 Susan Schaedig, reimb phone-internet 30.00
10641 Diane Purgiel, reimb phone-internet 93.27
10642 Waste Management 113.55
10643 Home Depot, bldg materials-park 759.08
10644 Mid North Printing, envelopes 213.55
10645 Calvin Thomas, hall cleaning wages 112.50
10646 Skop’s Asphalt Maintenance, repair cracks, sealcoat parking lot 2,150.00
10647 Alpine Web, 1/4ly website hosting 105.00
10648 Bridgeway, generator service 354.87
10649 Mark Rygwelski, mowing 265.00
10650 Cannonsburg Wood Products, Inc 3,220.00
10651 VOID
10652 CenturyLink 44.72
10653 Great Lakes Energy 456.00
EPAY July taxes 731.50
10654 Otsego County Treasurer, charge backs 39.67
16,552.69
Leonard made a motion to pay the bills. Seconded by Diane P and carried unanimously.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Diane P stated that the tax collection is going well with only a few address changes.
First Merit Bank reimbursed all fees the township had been charged and they said it should not happen again.
Sue made a motion to enter into a 1 year lease contract with Pitney Bowes for a postage meter with a 5# scale at 39.99 per month. Included will be a free 60 day trial and there after a charge of 8.99 per month for postage refills. There will be a 2% discount on postage. Seconded by Dale and carried unanimously.
Diane P will bring the investment policy up to date.
M Bank 102,233.94 MBank Savings 81,974.30 NWST CD 110,211.39
First Federal ICS 230,876.14 Gen Fund Ckg 1st Fed 43,653.98 TOTAL 568,949.75
First Merit Tax Dep 54,828.47 First Merit Tax Ckg 6,000.23 60,828.70
NEW BUSINESS:
Diane P made a motion to purchase a 1,000 gallon propane tank from Johnson Propane at $1,900 plus two regulators at $45.00 each. The price will be 170.9 per gallon.
Seconded by Dale and carried unanimously.
Don Franckowiak offered to take the fence down at the park. The board decided to leave it up at this time.
The July Board of Revue is scheduled for July 22, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. at the township hall.
Sue made a motion to appoint Doreen Ostrander, Heidi Mead, Barb Fleming, Janelle Crawford, Peggy Hall and Jan Hoffman as election inspectors for the August, 5, 2014 Primary. Seconded by Diane P and carried unanimously.
The board decided to table the 2015-2016 renewal of the Otsego County Land Use Services until August, 2014.
The Otsego County Road Commission will host a meeting on July 28, 20l4 at noon to discuss the Pacer reports and a list of roads the board would like to have work done if the road millage passes in November.
Debbie Dunham submitted an assessor agreement/contract to the board. It was tabled until the September meeting.
Diane P stated that it had been brought to her attention that two houses in Glen Meadows have not been on the tax roll.
There being no further business to discuss Leonard made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Dale and carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m..
Susan Schaedig, Clerk