Township Board Minutes - May 2009
MINUTES OF THE ATTICA TOWNSHIP BOARD
Held on May 14th, 2009
Nancy Herpolsheimer, Clerk
At a meeting of the Attica Township Board held on May 14th, 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 Trustee Phillip Madeline. ABSENT: Trustee Richard Lacey. ALSO PRESENT: Attorney Michael Gildner and the public per the Sign-In Sheet attached.
The minutes of the April 9th, 2009 regular Board meeting were reviewed by the Board; and there being no additions, corrections or deletions;
MOTION by Herpolsheimer, seconded by Mason to approve the April 9th, 2009 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 $383,543.23 receipts of $45,974.22; Interest of $62.06 Distributions of $32,012.73 for a New Balance of $397,567.20. Public Safety has $10,544.42; Fire Millage has $39,239.59 and there is $2,238.38 in the Lake George Road Special Assessment account.
MOTION by Madeline, seconded by Herpolsheimer to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented. A vote as taken. Ayes: All; Nays: None. Absent: One (Lacey). MOTION CARRIED.
POLICE REPORT: Deputy Kardell gave the following police report: 201 calls were received with 134 of them handled by the Township’s deputies.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Barrett Paving: Supervisor Ochadleus reported that Attorney Gildner has reviewed the Barrett Paving file and his legal opinion is that Barrett Paving, Inc. has lost their nonconforming status and they should apply for a special land use. Barrett Paving, Inc. will have until next spring to provide the township with a site plan and application for special land use. There was discussion.
2. Dumpster Day: Dumpster day will be May 30th, 2009, 8 a.m. until noon. In future years Dumpster Day will always be the third Saturday in May and will be from 9 a.m. to noon.
3. Revenue Sharing: Supervisor Ochadleus explained the Revenue Sharing process and stated that the Attica Township Board is ultra conservative in spending therefore the reduced Revenue Sharing will not affect the Township this year.
4. Budget Process: The budget work session will be held May 28th, 2009 at 7 p.m. Supervisor Ochadleus advised all department heads get their numbers in to Clerk Herpolsheimer as soon as possible. Supervisor Ochadleus also recommended the Board not consider and pay raises. The budget will be presented to the public in June. There was discussion.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Municipal Civil Infractions: Attorney Gildner recommended that all infractions be classified as Municipal Civil Infractions and explained the advantage of Municipal Civil Infractions. Attorney Gildner also explained that this would not be part of the zoning ordinance but is a stand alone ordinance. There was discussion and:
MOTION by Mason, seconded by Herpolsheimer to adopt the Municipal Civil Infraction ordinance. A roll call vote as taken. Madeline: Aye; Herpolsheimer: Aye; Ochadleus: Aye and Mason: Aye. Ayes: All; Nays: None. Absent: One (Lacey). MOTION CARRIED.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. FIRE: Chief Warford reported:
a) April was a slow month with 4 runs, assisted Imlay City on 2 structure
fires and a couple of grass fires.
b) Discussed looking outside of the Township for fire fighters. Attorney Gildner will look at the original Fire Dept. Charter to see if it is allowed.
2. PARK: Park Manager Madeline reported:
a) The park is being mowed.
b) The park is getting a lot of usage.
c) The porta johns have been installed for the summer.
There was lengthy discussion regarding the Ride for Hope event that is scheduled for Saturday, June 27th, 2009. Paperwork is needed showing that it is a non-profit organization. Attorney Gildner will look into this.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION: Planning Commission Secretary Fackler reported that the Planning Commission recommends the Township Board approve the clearzoning® ordinance.
4. ATTORNEY REPORT: Attorney Gildner reported that April was a busy month
and that he has worked on the Barrett Paving opinion, the Dean Campbell case, the zoning opinion and a hearing regarding a vicious dog.
5. AMBULANCE: None.
6. CEMETERY: Supervisor Ochadleus reported that there is finally water in the cemetery and explained the struggles to get water.
7. COMMISSIONER REPORT: None.
8. BOARD:
a) Supervisor Ochadleus reported that he is looking for a person to fill the ZBA vacancy.
b) Clerk Herpolsheimer requested approval for herself and Deputy Clerk Schultz to attend the MTA Clerk’s conference scheduled for June 16th – June 19th, 2009 in Frankenmuth.
MOTION by Mason, seconded by Madeline to authorize the Clerk and Deputy Clerk to attend the MTA Clerk’s conference June 16th - June 19th, 2009 in Frankenmuth at a cost of $1,075. A roll call vote was taken. Herpolsheimer: Aye; Ochadleus: Aye; Madeline: Aye and Mason: Aye. Ayes: All; Nays: None. Absent: One (Lacey). MOTION CARRIED.
10. PUBLIC:
a) Resident Elaine Thayer asked for an update on the rabbit farm and the pizza restaurants that are in progress.
b) Resident Ken Kolodge asked for information regarding internet providers available in the Township.
REVIEWING AND PAYING BILLS:
The bills were reviewed by the Board in the amount of $53,338.59 and there being no questions:
MOTION by Madeline, seconded by Mason to approve the bills as presented. A roll call vote taken. Madeline: Aye; Herpolsheimer: Aye; Ochadleus: Aye and Mason: Aye. Ayes: All; Nays: None. Absent: One (Lacey). MOTION CARRIED.
There being no further business before the Board, MOTION by Madeline seconded by Mason to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 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