MINUTES OF THE ATTICA TOWNSHIP BOARD

 

Held on February 12^th, 2009

Nancy Herpolsheimer, Clerk

 

At a meeting of the Attica Township Board held on February 12^th, 2009, 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 Trustees Richard Lacey and Phillip Madeline.  ALSO PRESENT: Attorney Michael Gildner and the public per the Sign-In Sheet attached.

 

The minutes of the December 11th, 2008 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 8^th, 2009 Attica Township Board minutes as presented.  A vote was taken.  Ayes: All; Nays: None.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

CORRESPONDENCE:    There will be a Lapeer County MTA meeting Tuesday,

 February 17^th at 7 p.m. at the Almont Fire Department. The Road Commission will

be at this meeting.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT:   Treasurer Mason gave the following Treasurer’s Report:  Beginning Balance of $191,414.03 receipts of $176,371.07; Interest of $37.32; Distributions of $43,193.43; for a New Balance of $324,628.99.  There is a C.D. in the amount of $69,469.52; Public Safety has $74,724.30; Fire Millage has $74,163.51 and there is $12,672.33 in the Lake George Road Special Assessment account.

 

MOTION by Lacey, seconded by Madeline to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented. A vote as taken. Ayes: All; Nays: None.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

POLICE REPORT:    Supervisor Ochadleus reported that 133 calls were received 81 of the calls were handled by Township deputies.

 

OLD BUSINESS:  

 

1.         Historical Museum:

 

There was discussion of the two motions from the September 11^th, 2008 Township Board meeting and the January 8^th, 2009 Township Board meeting regarding the expenditures for the Historical Museum.

 

MOTION by Lacey, seconded by Herpolsheimer to clarify the meeting minutes of September 11^th, 2008, and January 8^th, 2009, to reflect that the Township’s total expenditures for completing the Historical Museum will not exceed $19,990.00 as follows:

 

Engineering               $ 1,180.00     DAS Architects

Contract Work           $15,000.00    M&M Construction

HVAC                         $  2,000.00    Materials supplied

HVAC labor                           0.00    Hill Heating

Contigency                 $   1,810.00  

                        TOTAL                       $19,990.00

 

A roll call vote was taken. Ochadleus: Aye; Mason: Aye; Lacey: Aye; Herpolsheimer: Aye and Madeline: Aye. Ayes: All; Nays: None.  MOTION CARRIED.

 

NEW BUSINESS:  

 

1.         Hiring and Compensation Policy:

 

The Board discussed the Attica Township Hiring and Compensation Policy No. 09-01. Attorney Gildner will review the policy and the policy will be on the agenda for March’s Board meeting.

 

2.         Cemetery Contract:

 

The Board discussed the cemetery contract proposal from B.J.’s Maintenance. Attorney Gildner will review the contract and the contract will be on the agenda for March’s Board meeting.

           

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

1.         FIRE:  

 

            a)         Chief Warford went over statistics for the Fire Department for 2008. The Fire Department went on 67 runs and put out 12 building fires.

 

            b)         Chief Warford thanked the Board for the approval of funding for the rescue vehicle, it was most recently used February 10^th to release an accident victim.

 

            c)         Chief Warford would like to find a new place to store the antique fire truck that is being stored at the fire hall.

 

 2.        PARK:   Supervisor Ochadleus explained that the water surge system that was used to refill the Fire Department’s fire trucks prior to installation of wells associated with the new fire hall has been abandoned.

 

3.         PLANNING COMMISSION:  

 

            a)         Planning Commission secretary Bud Fackler reported that the Planning Commission elected the following officers at their meeting on February 5^th:  Dave Penzien-Chairman, Bob Stockwell-Vice-Chairman, Bud Fackler-Secretary and Nancy Szerlag-Representative on the Zoning Board of Appeals.

 

            b)         The Planning Commission recommends to the Board the approval of Jon Burkhart’s Special Land Use transfer from Metamora Canine Academy to Metamora Canine Kennel. Mr. Burkhart has agreed to all terms in the previous Special Land Use.

 

MOTION by Madeline, seconded by Mason to approve the Special Land Use transfer of Metamora Canine Academy to Metamora Canine Kennel as recommended by the Planning Commission. A vote was taken. Ayes:  All; Nays:  None. MOTION CARRIED.

 

            c)         Rebecca Bessey will have information on the clearzoning® program that she is working on for the Township at the next Planning Commission meeting.

 

4.         ATTORNEY REPORT: Attorney Gildner gave a verbal report.

 

5.         AMBULANCE:   None.

 

6.         CEMETERY:   None

 

7.         COMMISSIONER REPORT:   

 

            a)         Commissioner Jarvis gave the Lapeer County Annual Budget for 2009 and the Lapeer County Sheriff’s Office Annual Report to the Board.

 

b)         Commissioner Jarvis discussed the Polly Ann Trail walk which will begin in Imaly City this year.

 

            c)         The County Commissioners would like to hold their April 23^rd meeting at the Attica Township Hall. Supervisor Ochadleus said that the Attica Board welcomes the Commissioners to use the Township hall.

 

            d)         Commissioner Jarvis is walking for the Walk for Warmth charity and asked for a donation.

 

8.         STATE REPRESENTATIVE:   Representative Kevin Daley reported that he has settled into his office in Lansing and has a good staff. He welcomes all calls or visits to his office and is available to residents for any concerns.

 

9.         BOARD:   Nothing.

 

10.       PUBLIC:  

 

            a)         Linda Jarvis stated that she is very proud of all the Fire Department’s accomplishments.

 

            b)         Chris Warford received an email from a Boy Scout who is working on his Eagle Scout and would like to build dug outs for the baseball fields in the park. Chris will get more information.

                                                                                                                              REVIEWING AND PAYING BILLS:

 

The bills were reviewed by the Board in the amount of $91,987.54, there being no comments or questions:

 

MOTION by Lacey, seconded by Madeline to approve the bills as presented. A roll call vote taken. Madeline: Aye; Herpolsheimer: Aye; Ochadleus: Aye; Lacey: Aye & Mason: 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 8:05 p.m. A vote was taken. Ayes: All. Nays: None. MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

 

 

 

Submitted by:                                                            Respectfully Submitted By:

 

 

 

                                                                        ___________________________

Valerie Schultz, Recording Secretary                 Nancy Herpolsheimer, Clerk

 

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