Township Board Minutes - June 2009
MINUTES OF THE ATTICA TOWNSHIP BOARD
Held on June 11th, 2009
Nancy Herpolsheimer, Clerk
At a meeting of the Attica Township Board held on June 11th, 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, Trustee Richard Lacey and Trustee Phillip Madeline. ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: Attorney Michael Gildner and the public per the Sign-In Sheet attached.
PUBLIC HEARING:
a) TRUTH IN TAXATION FISCAL YEAR 2008-2010:
Supervisor Ochadleus opened the Public Hearing at 7:00 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 Herpolsheimer, 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 2009-2010:
Supervisor Ochadleus reviewed the July 1st, 2009 – June 30th, 2010 budget explaining how the figures were arrived at.
There being no questions or comments the Truth in Taxation Fiscal Year 2009-2010 and the 2009-2010 Budget Public Hearings were closed at 7:10 p.m. and the regular Attica Township Board meeting commenced.
REGULAR BOARD MEETING:
The minutes of the May 14th, 2009 regular Board meeting and the May 28th, 2009 Special Board meeting were reviewed by the Board; and there being no additions, corrections or deletions;
MOTION by Lacey, seconded by Mason to approve the May 14th 2009 Board meeting and the May 28th, 2009 Special Board meeting Attica Township Board minutes as presented. A vote was taken. Ayes: All; Nays: None. MOTION CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE: Al reviewed the Charter Bankruptcy notice received in the m mail.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Treasurer Mason gave the following Treasurer’s Report: Beginning Balance of $397,567.20 receipts of $102,478.39; Interest of $79.08 Distributions of $33,946.46 for a New Balance of $466,178.21. Public Safety has $10,553.59; Fire Millage has $33,940.75 and there is $2,238.38 in the Lake George Road Special Assessment account. The C.D. had $709.16 interest added for a total C.D. of $70,178.68.
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: Deputy Kardell gave the following police report: 189 calls were received in the month of May, with 116 of them handled by the Township’s deputies.
OLD BUSINESS:
Ride for Hope was canceled because of lack of participation.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Zoning Training:
Zoning Administrator Bud Fackler would like to attend the MTA 2009 Planning & Zoning workshop.
MOTION by Madeline, seconded by Mason to authorize Zoning Administrator Bud Fackler to attend the MTA 2009 Planning & Zoning workshop in Frankenmuth on July 8th, 2009 at a cost not to exceed $200.00. A roll call vote as taken. Madeline: Aye; Mason: Aye; Lacey: Aye; Herpolsheimer: Aye and Ochadleus: Aye. Ayes: All; Nays: None. MOTION CARRIED.
2. Thank you to Michele Dougherty:
Supervisor Ochadleus thanked Michele Dougherty on behalf the Township Board for the great job she did planting flowers for the Township.
3. Dry wall bid:
Supervisor Ochadleus received a bid for installing a drywall ceiling in the Township hall and offices from Tri-County Drywall, Inc. for $3,975.00. There was discussion and an assessment will be done to make a decision on what direction to go with the ceiling and lighting. Supervisor Ochadleus will follow up on this.
4. DDA Board Issue:
Supervisor Ochadleus reviewed a letter from the Lapeer County Board of Commissioners regarding “capture” of revenues. Commissioner Jarvis advised the Board that this issue does not affect Attica Township because Attica does not “capture” revenues.
5. ZBA Appointment:
There is a vacancy on the ZBA because member Leasa Sparks no longer lives in Attica Township. Supervisor Ochadleus recommended Bill Winslow to fill the vacancy on the ZBA.
MOTION by Madeline, seconded by Mason to appoint Bill Winslow to the Attica Zoning Board of Appeals. A vote taken. Ayes: All; Nays: None. MOTION CARRIED.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. FIRE: Chief Warford reported:
a) He attended a Fire Chiefs Meeting to discuss the future of 911. There was discussion of the need to replace the analog 911 system with digital.
b) He has given a copy of the Fire Department’s by laws and procedures to Attorney Gildner for his review regarding non-residents on the fire department. Attorney Gildner stated that he will provide a draft on the non-resident fire department policy to be approved at the next board meeting.
2. PARK: Park Manager Madeline reported:
a) The dugouts built by the Scout Dan Holbrook are complete.
b) He is working on finding a new mower.
c) New tops have been placed on all of the garbage cans in the park and weights have been placed in the bottom of the cans.
d) There have been quite a few pavilion rentals and the baseball fields are being used.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION: Planning Commission Secretary Fackler reported:
a) The Planning Commission approved Sam Frayer’s request for an accessory building in the front yard at their June 4th, 2009 meeting.
b) Planner Bessey gave the Planning Commission members a draft of ordinance changes.
c) Planner Bessey has prepared a Wind Generator ordinance draft.
d) Lapeer County has approved clearzoning® and amendments. The Planning Commission has also approved clearzoning®, Attorney Gildner would like a month to review it before the Township Board approves it.
4. ATTORNEY REPORT: Attorney Gildner reported that May was relatively quiet.
5. AMBULANCE: None.
6. CEMETERY: Supervisor Ochadleus reported that he is pleased with the job Bill Winslow is doing taking care of the cemetery.
7. COMMISSIONER REPORT: Commissioner Jarvis reported that money is very tight; the Commissioners have been working for the last three months on cut backs. There was discussion regarding the police contract.
8. BOARD:
a) Supervisor Ochadleus reported that State revenue for the 1st quarter is down 52% and that sales tax is down by 22.6%, and that he feels the state of Michigan is in a financial crisis.
b) June 16th the MTA will be meeting at the Attica Township Hall at 7 p.m. and the Township Supervisors will be having a dinner at the hall at 5 p.m.
c) There was discussion regarding revenue and costs for the cemetery and the need for a way to show direct correlation. Supervisor Ochadleus will work on a spread sheet to track this information.
d) Clerk Herpolsheimer reviewed budget adjustments for July 2008-June 2009.
MOTION by Lacey, seconded by Madeline to approve the transfer of funds as recommended by Clerk Herpolsheimer. A vote taken. Ayes: All; Nays: None. MOTION CARRIED.
10. PUBLIC: None.
REVIEWING AND PAYING BILLS:
The bills were reviewed by the Board in the amount of $135,749.77 and there being no questions:
MOTION by Lacey, seconded by Madeline to approve the bills as presented. A roll call vote taken. Ochadleus: Aye; Madeline: Aye; Lacey: Aye; Mason: Aye and Herpolsheimer: 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 8:00 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