Township Board Minutes - March 2010
MINUTES OF THE ATTICA TOWNSHIP BOARD
Held on March 4th, 2010
Nancy Herpolsheimer, Clerk
At a meeting of the Attica Township Board held on March 4th, 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: The public per the Sign-In Sheet attached.
The minutes of the February 11th, 2010 regular Board meeting were reviewed by the Board; and there being no additions, corrections or deletions;
MOTION by Madeline, seconded by Mason to approve the February 11th, 2010 Attica Township Board minutes as presented. A vote was taken. Ayes: All; Nays: None. Absent: One (Lacey). MOTION CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE: None
TREASURER’S REPORT: Treasurer Mason gave the following Treasurer’s Report: Beginning Balance of $327,801.36 receipts of $107,672.69; Interest of $54.03; Distributions of $45,566.97 for a New Balance of $389,961.11. Public Safety has $141,758.53; Fire Millage has $96,444.55 and there is $33,301.02 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 Mason to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented. A vote was taken. Ayes: All; Nays: None Absent: One (Lacey).MOTION CARRIED.
POLICE REPORT: None
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Property Acquisition:
Supervisor Ochadleus reported that he has offered $75,000 to the owners of the 10 acres behind the park adjacent to the Township land. There is not a purchase agreement yet.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. DDA Potential:
Supervisor Ochadleus explained what a Downtown Development Authority is and various programs that the Township could participate in to generate money. Supervisor Ochadleus asked the Director of the Almont DDA to gather information to see if a DDA would benefit Attica Township.
2. Sheriff’s Contract:
Supervisor Ochadleus reported that the Sheriff’s department has gone from pre-billing to post billing and giving detailed line item information on costs. This will be a substantial savings.
3. Budget Forecast:
Supervisor Ochadleus went over the assessment roll report and explained changes and classification. Clerk Herpolsheimer will give up to date budget numbers at the next Board meeting (April 8th). The budget workshop will be April 22nd.
4. Reappoint Kent Gierman & Bob Stockwell to the Planning Commission:
Supervisor Ochadleus recommended reappointing Kent Gierman and Bob Stockwell to the Planning Commission.
MOTION by Mason, seconded by Madeline to reappoint Kent Gierman and Bob Stockwell to the Planning Commission for a three year term. A vote was taken.Ayes: All; Nays: None. Absent: One (Lacey). MOTION CARRIED.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. FIRE: Fire Chief Warford reported:
a) There were 6 runs in the month of February.
b) The Fire Department assisted at the Champion Bus fire for 13 hours
c) The Fire Department assisted EMS by breaking into a home where a sick resident was unable to open the door. The Fire Department also put out a snowmobile fire, assisted at a structure fire in Lapeer and assisted an elderly couple whose car rolled over on I-69.
d) There will be a pancake breakfast at the Fire Hall on March 20th and a Spaghetti Dinner/Auction in April.
e) Requested direct deposit of the Fire Department’s pay checks beginning with the next fiscal year.
2. PARK: Park Manager Madeline reported that diamond dust has been put on the baseball fields.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION: Planning Commission Secretary Bud Fackler reported:
a) There was not a Planning Commission meeting in March.
b) He will meet with Barrett and Birchler on March 11th.
c) Supervisor Ochadleus and Secretary Fackler had a meeting with Planner Birchler regarding the economy and the need to reduce planning fees.
4. ATTORNEY REPORT: Attorney Gildner provided a written report with details of the complaint against Richard Upleger, the owner/landlord of the property occupied by Dean Campbell.
5. AMBULANCE: None.
6. CEMETERY: None.
7. COMMISSIONER REPORT: Commissioner Linda Jarvis reported:
a) There will be a Road Commission meeting Mach 24th at 6 p.m.
b) There will be a dinner at the Center Building on March 18th featuring all Michigan made products with a presentation by Farm Bureau.
c) She will be unable to attend 911 meetings because of scheduling conflicts and will not vote to put it on the August ballot.
8. BOARD: Supervisor Ochadleus reported that the Township roads will receive one less brining this year and that the Township is committed to spending $50,000 less this year on roads.
PUBLIC: None.
REVIEWING AND PAYING BILLS:
The bills were reviewed by the Board for the General Fund for the amount of $41,764.82, Public Safety for the amount of $8,978.54 and for the Fire Fund for the amount of $10,632.86 and there being no questions:
MOTION by Mason, seconded by Madeline to approve the bills as presented. A roll call vote taken. Herpolsheimer: Aye; Mason: Aye; Ochadleus: Aye and Madeline: Aye. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Absent: One (Lacey). MOTION CARRIED.
There being no further business before the Board, MOTION by Mason seconded by Madeline to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 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