Township Board Minutes - February 2010
MINUTES OF THE ATTICA TOWNSHIP BOARD
Held on February 11th, 2010
Nancy Herpolsheimer, Clerk
At a meeting of the Attica Township Board held on February 11th, 2010, at the Attica Township Hall, 4350 Peppermill Road, Attica, Michigan. The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Supervisor Ochadleus. PRESENT:Supervisor Al Ochadleus, Clerk Nancy Herpolsheimer, Treasurer Pam Mason, and Trustee Phillip Madeline. ABSENT: Richard Lacey. ALSO PRESENT: Attorney Michael Gildner and the public per the Sign-In Sheet attached.
The minutes of the January 7th, 2010 regular Board meeting were reviewed by the Board; and there being no additions, corrections or deletions;
MOTION by Mason, seconded by Madeline to approve the January 7th, 2010Attica Township Board minutes as presented. A vote was taken. Ayes: All; Nays: None. MOTION CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE: None
TREASURER’S REPORT: Treasurer Mason gave the following Treasurer’s Report: Beginning Balance of $214,000.49 receipts of $143,801.15; Interest of $50.84; Distributions of $30,051.12 for a New Balance of $327,801.36. Public Safety has $74,203.86; Fire Millage has $53,182.32 and there is $29,829.90 in the Lake George Road Special Assessment account. There is a C.D. in the amount of $72,390.52.
MOTION by Madeline, seconded by Herpolsheimer to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented. A vote was taken. Ayes: All; Nays: None. MOTION CARRIED.
POLICE REPORT: Deputy Nick Vandenberg gave the following police report: 167 calls were received in the month of January, with 101 of them handled by the Township’s deputies.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Dean Campbell Issue:
Supervisor Ochadleus reported that he has had a complaint from a resident because Dean Campbell continues to run an illegal business at the property he leases from Richard Upleger. Supervisor Ochadleus and Zoning Administrator Fackler have met with Mr. Campbell and offered to work with him but he has disregarded there offer to help him resolve the situation. Attorney Gildner suggested proceeding with action against both Mr. Upleger and Mr. Campbell. The Township Board authorized Attorney Gildner to proceed with action against Mr. Upleger and Mr. Campbell.
2. Fee Schedule for Township Hall:
After comparing hall rental rates with the other township halls in Lapeer County it was decided that the rates for renting the Attica Township Hall will not be raised.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Lauren Hager State Senate Candidate:
Senate candidate Lauren Hager gave a brief family, education, work and political history of his life and discussed his goals for Michigan.
2. Property Acquisition:
The parcel of property adjacent to the ten acres that is owned by the Township behind the park may be come available. The owner has contacted the Township to see if there is interest in purchasing it. Attorney Gildner suggested the Board authorize Supervisor Ochadleus to negotiate purchase of the property.
MOTION by Herpolsheimer, seconded by Madeline to authorize Supervisor Ochadleus and Attorney Gildner to pursue land acquisition. A roll call vote was taken. Herpolsheimer: Aye; Mason: Aye; Madeline: Aye and Ochadleus: Aye. Ayes: All; Nays: None. Absent: One (Lacey). MOTION CARRIED.
3. Township Pension Plan:
After a meeting with the Township employees and Natalie Braden of Burnham & Flower Insurance Group Supervisor Ochadleus had reservations regarding changing the Township pension plan from John Hancock to Nationwide and recommended the Township Board rescind the resolution to change to Nationwide.
MOTION by Madeline, seconded by Mason to rescind the January 7th, 2010resolution to change the Township pension plan form John Hancock to Nationwide. A roll call vote was taken. Ochadleus: Aye; Herpolsheimer: Aye; Madeline: Aye and Mason: Aye. Ayes: All; Nays: None. Absent: One (Lacey). MOTION CARRIED.
4. Road Commission Ash Tree Removal Proposal:
Supervisor Ochadleus advised the Board of a letter faxed to the Township by the Road Commission proposing removal of infected and dead ash trees along the roads in the Township. The proposal was for $10,000 with $5,000 to be paid by the Township and the Road Commission absorbing $5,000. It was decided to decline the proposal.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. FIRE: Fire Chief Warford reported:
a) There were four fire runs in the month of January.
b) The Pancake breakfast was a success with approximately 100 people served.
c) A spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be held in April.
d) The owner of the dog that was rescued by the Fire Department is bringing the dog to the Fire Hall to meet the rescuers and give them an award.
2. PARK: Park Manager Madeline reported:
a) The tennis courts need to be dismantled because they are a safety issue. They should be blocked off until they are dismantled.
b) He gave a resident price information for donating a bench to the park.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION: Planning Commission Secretary Bud Fackler gave the Township Board the Planning Commission annual report as required by law. Secretary Fackler also reported that the CountyPlanningseminar is March 13th at Almont Middle School.
MOTION by Madeline seconded by Mason to authorize sending all interested Board members, Planning Commission members and ZBA members to theCountyPlanning seminar at Almont Middle School on March 13th at a cost of $25 per person. A roll call vote was taken. Ochadleus: Aye; Mason: Aye; Madeline: Aye and Herpolsheimer: Aye. Ayes: All; Nays: None. Absent: One (Lacey). MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION by Herpolsheimer, seconded by Mason to reappoint Carol Eisenhardt to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three year term. A vote was taken. Ayes: All; Nays: None. Absent: One (Lacey). MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION by Madeline, seconded by Mason to approve Rowe Engineering’s proposal to review the three mining operations in Attica Township. A vote was taken. Ayes: All; Nays: None. Absent: One (Lacey). MOTION CARRIED.
4. ATTORNEY REPORT: None.
5. AMBULANCE: None.
6. CEMETERY: None.
7. COMMISSIONER REPORT: Commissioner Linda Jarvis reported:
a) The Board of Commissioners is having budget discussions.
b) The county is doing well and prepared for the future.
8. BOARD:
a) The March Board meeting was moved form March 11th to March 4th at 7 p.m. after the 6 p.m. Planning Commission meeting.
b) Discussed budget cuts and the good financial condition of the Township.
PUBLIC: Resident Carol Eisenhardt of 2645 Lake George Road asked about the future plans for the proposed land acquisition.
REVIEWING AND PAYING BILLS:
The bills were reviewed by the Board for the General Fund for the amount of $37,356.88 and for the Fire Fund for the amount of $19,565.56 and there being no questions:
MOTION by Madeline, seconded by Mason to approve the bills as presented. A roll call vote taken. Madeline: Aye; Ochadleus: Aye; Mason: Aye and Herpolsheimer: Aye. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: One (Lacey). MOTION CARRIED.
There being no further business before the Board, MOTION by Mason seconded by Herpolsheimer to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. A vote was taken. Ayes: All. Nays: None. MOTION CARRIED.
Submitted by: Respectfully Submitted By:
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Valerie Schultz, Recording Secretary Nancy Herpolsheimer, Clerk