Township Board Minutes - May 2010
MINUTES OF THE ATTICA TOWNSHIP BOARD
Held on May 13th, 2010
Nancy Herpolsheimer, Clerk
At a meeting of the Attica Township Board held on May 13th, 2010, at the Attica Township Hall, 4350 Peppermill Road, Attica, Michigan. The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Supervisor Ochadleus. PRESENT: Supervisor Al Ochadleus, Clerk Nancy Herpolsheimer, Treasurer Pam Mason, Trustee Richard Lacey and Trustee Phillip Madeline. ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: Attorney Mike Gildner and the public per the Sign-In Sheet attached.
PUBLIC HEARING:
a) TRUTH IN TAXATION FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011:
Supervisor Ochadleus opened the Public Hearing at 7:40 p.m. explaining and reviewing the figures for the Township Operating Millage, The Township Fire Operating Millage and the Township Public Safety Millage. The maximum allowable millage under the Headlee Act for the township operating is 1.4653, the fire operating is 0.9042 and public safety is 1.0.
MOTION by Lacey, seconded by Mason to approve the Truth in Taxation as presented. A vote was taken. Ayes: All; Nays: None. MOTION CARRIED.
b) BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011:
Supervisor Ochadleus reviewed the July 1st, 2010 – June 30th, 2011 budget explaining how the figures were arrived at.
There being no questions or comments the Truth in Taxation Fiscal Year 2010-2011 and the 2010-2011 Budget Public Hearings were closed at 7:50 p.m. and the regular Attica Township Board meeting commenced.
REGULAR BOARD MEETING:
The minutes of the April 8th, 2010 regular Board meeting were reviewed by the Board; and there being no additions, corrections or deletions;
MOTION by Lacey, seconded by Madeline to approve the April 8th, 2010 Attica 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 $460,933.12 receipts of $116,748.91; Interest of $80.37; Distributions of $103,051.22 for a New Balance of $474,711.18. Public Safety has $141,393.24; Fire Millage has $80,063.77 and there is $2,507.60 in the Lake George Road Special Assessment account. The C.D. was cashed in to use for the Township land acquisition.
MOTION by Lacey, seconded by Madeline to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented. A vote was taken. Ayes: All; Nays: None. MOTION CARRIED.
POLICE REPORT: Supervisor Ochadleus gave the following police report: 195 calls were received in the month of April, with 120 of them handled by the Township’s deputies.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Property Acquisition:
Attorney Gildner stated that he has prepared the deed to transfer the Bollman property to the Township and a second deed to swap property. The documents have been sent to the bank.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. State Representative Phil Pavlov:
State Representative Phil Pavlov, Republican candidate running for a State Senate seat introduced himself to the Board and residents and discussed his political record.
2. Village Parking:
Residents Bruce and Jenny Holladay and Daniel and Melissa Stern came before the Board to voice their concerns regarding the dangerous parking practices on Williams Street. Many patrons of Rowley’s Grocery Store have been parking on Williams Street instead of using the lot located north of the store and use the resident’s driveways as turn-arounds. The Holladays and Sterns also brought a letter voicing their concerns and photos documenting the parking problem.
Attorney Gildner recommended the Board adopt a resolution supporting a No Parking Sign request on Williams Street, Section 15, Attica Township, T7N R11 E. Lapeer County. Attorney Gildner will research the rights of the Township to put up a sign. Attorney Gildner will prepare the draft resolution.
MOTION by Herpolsheimer, seconded by Mason to adopt a resolution supporting a No Parking Sign on Williams Street. A roll call vote taken. Lacey: Aye; Herpolsheimer: Aye; Ochadleus: Aye; Madeline: Aye and Mason: Aye. Ayes: All. Nays: None. MOTION CARRIED.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. FIRE: Fire Chief Warford reported:
a) There were 3 runs in the month of April. One was a PI rescue in front of Davlin Farms
b) The Fire Chiefs Association created a 911 committee.
c) Assistant Chief Dougherty is working on a grant for new fire equipment.
d) Chief Warford attended Fire Inspector classes and is now a certified Fire Inspector.
2. PARK: Park Manager Madeline reported:
a) The plaque for the new bench is being made and will be mounted on the ground.
b) The Little League President, Stewart Shafer, presented the Board with the Attica Little League financial report and requested permission to hold a Little League Tournament at the park in the summer of 2011 to raise money to improve the fields. There was discussion. Attorney Gildner stated that this is a policy issue and that if the tournament is held the Township should be included on the Little League’s insurance. Supervisor Ochadleus requested Mr. Shafer provide the Board with the names and positions of each person on the Little League Board and detailed information regarding the proposed tournament and bring all information to the July Township Board meeting.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION: Planning Commission Secretary Bud Fackler reported:
a) There was not a meeting in May.
b) Planner Birchler would like to change the day of the Planning Commission meetings because of conflicts with other township’s meetings.
4. ATTORNEY REPORT: Attorney Gildner reported:
a) The Court of Appeals found in favor of Imlay Township in the Asphalt paving plant case.
b) Mr. Upleger is due in court on May 24th. Mr. Upleger did not attend the preliminary injunction hearing. No commercial activity is allowed on Mr. Upleger’s property but commercial activity is taking place on the property.
5. AMBULANCE: None.
6. CEMETERY: None.
7. COMMISSIONER REPORT: Commissioner Linda Jarvis reported:
a) The Seniors are requesting a .25 mill on the August ballot.
b) The Commissioners have made cuts and balanced the budget for 2010 and are now working on the 2011 budget.
c) Answered questions regarding the 911 millage.
8. BOARD: Clerk Herpolsheimer requested permission to attend the Michigan Association of Clerk’s conference in Mt. Pleasant and the Policy and Procedure Conference in Frankenmuth.
MOTION by Mason, seconded by Madeline to authorize Clerk Herpolsheimer to attend the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerk’s conference and the Policy and Procedure Conference not to exceed a cost of $1,000. A roll call vote taken. Madeline: Aye; Mason: Aye; Lacey: Aye; Herpolsheimer: Aye and Ochadleus: Aye. Ayes: All. Nays: None. MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC: None.
REVIEWING AND PAYING BILLS:
The bills were reviewed by the Board for the General Fund for the amount of $166,953.11 as amended, Public Safety for the amount of $9,674.96 and for the Fire Fund for the amount of $9,909.36 and there being no questions:
MOTION by Lacey, seconded by Madeline to approve the bills as presented. A roll call vote taken. Lacey: Aye; Herpolsheimer: Aye; Mason: Aye; Madeline: Aye and Ochadleus: Aye. Ayes: All. Nays: None. MOTION CARRIED.
There being no further business before the Board, MOTION By Lacey seconded by Madeline to adjourn the meeting at 8:45p.m. A vote was taken, Ayes: All. Nays: None.
MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Valerie Schultz, Recording Secretary
Nancy Herpolsheimer, Clerk