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| February, 2010 Township Board Meeting Minutes February 9, 2010 |
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program that helps low income households manage the high cost
of energy. Weatherization work is performed on your home to help
you stay warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. These
services are offered at no cost to eligible households by NEMCSA.
(Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency) Not only will your
weatherized home be more comfortable year round, you could save
significantly on future energy bills. The average household saves
an estimated 400 - $500 per year on energy after the home is
weatherized.
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information, click here:
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Property Tax Poverty Exemption
Township Hall Rental
Partial Reimbursement for County Recycling Fee
2009 Black Lake Sturgeon Season
Hazardous Waste Disposal
Township Hall Rental
Partial Reimbursement for County Recycling Fee
2009 Black Lake Sturgeon Season
Hazardous Waste Disposal
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Trustee Kathy Hart, who was appointed to chair the meeting in the absence of Supervisor Wooden. Board
members present were K. Hempenstall, Clerk, R. Vallance, Treasurer, and K. Hart, Trustee. Supervisor Wooden and Trustee Sharon Churchill were absent.
Ten residents were in attendance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Trustee Hart.
The agenda was presented with the additions of:
Record Cards for Board of Review
Drain Commissioner Letter
Motion by Treasurer Vallance to accept the agenda with the additions. Supported by Trustee Hart and approved by all. Motion carried.
Clerk's Minutes of January 9, 2010 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Treasurer Vallance to accept the Clerks minutes. Supported by Clerk Hempenstall
and approved. Motion carried.
Treasurer's Report:
IMMA $30,223.49. General Fund $202.87. Investments on deposit $156,774.25. Total Worth $187,200.61. Motion by Clerk Hempenstall to accept the
Treasurer's Report. Supported by Trustee Hart and approved by all. Motion Carried.
Correspondence:
CCRC minutes reviewed by Board and filed.
Cheboygan Area Schools Summer Property Tax Levy Resolution reviewed by Board.
Dennis Lennox, Cheboygan County Drain Commissioner's letter reviewed by board and filed.
Clerk's Report:
Audit Update: Clerk Hempenstall advised that contact was made with Elliott & Sangster and they agreed to conduct the audit of Grant Township for the same
fee as in 2008.
Speakers:
U.S. Census Bureau: Joseph Cunic from the U.S. Census Bureau spoke on the upcoming census and the need for workers in our area. Jobs will be starting
up in April, 2010.
Commissioner Update:
Commissioner Page spoke on events that occurred at the Cheboygan County Commissioners meeting, which included the resignation of Scott McNeill, City
Manager for the City of Cheboygan; the re-organization of the Cheboygan County Sheriff's Dept,; possible changes in the County of Cheboygan's Health
insurance; ticketing entity for zoning violations; broadband update and the appointment of Bob Chadwick to the Cheboygan County Road Commission.
Old Business - Trustee Position:
Clerks Fax Machine: Clerk advised on the cost of installation of approximately $160.00 and monthly charge of approximately $25.00. A motion was made by
Hall Rental Manager: Tabled until the March 9, 2010 Board meeting.
New Business:
Resolution to Establish Township Salaries: Clerk Hempenstall read the resolution to establish township salaries and general discussion took place
regarding any adjustments for the 2010 fiscal year. Motion made by Treasurer Vallance to continue with the current salaries with no adjustment for the
2010/2011 fiscal year, at which time the electors may chose to raise salaries. Supported by Trustee Hart. Roll Call: 4 yeas 0 nays 2 absent.
WHEREAS, Michigan compiled Law 41.95(1) authorizes the Township Board of Grant to determine the salaries for the offices of Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer
and Trustees for the fiscal year of 2010/2011 by adopting a resolution at least 30 days prior to the Township Meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Township Board deems that no adjustments in the salary of all Board Members is warranted for the fiscal year 2010/2011,
WHEREAS, on January 9, 2010 the Township Board adopted a motion to hold the Township Annual Meeting on 3/27/10, now
BE IT RESOLVED, that as of 2/9/10 the salaries for the Township Offices shall be:
Supervisor: $9,091.00 if the supervisor is not certified at appropriate Assessor level for preparing the assessment roll.
Clerk: $8,022.00 yearly.
Treasurer: $8,022.00 yearly. Summer taxes @ $2.00 a parcel.
Trustee: $127.00 per meeting.
Per Diem: All Board Members including Library Board at $80.00.
Board of Review: $156.00/full day. $78.00/1/2 day.
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED: that this resolution shall be submitted to the electors at the Annual Meeting to be held 3/28/10 at which time the electors may modify
this resolution. Pursuant to MCLA 41.95(7), such modifications that may be made by the electors cannot result in a reduction of salary during each official term
of office. In the event that the electors fail to act on this Resolution, the officers shall be entitled to the salaries as established in this Resolution, in accordance
with State law.
MOVED BY BOARD MEMBER: Rachel Vallance, Treasurer
SUPPORTED BY BOARD MEMBER: Kathy, Hart, Trustee
ROLL CALL: 3 yeas, 0 nays, 2 absent
DECLARED THE RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED: Karen Hempenstall, Clerk, February 9, 2010.
Assessor Contract:
Following discussion of the Assessor contract being up on March 31, 2010, a motion was made by Clerk Hempenstall to accept Diane Gandolfi's contract to
serve as Grant Township's Assessor from April 1, 2010 and continuing until March 30, 2012. Supported by Trustee Hart and approved by all. Motion carried.
Fire Millage:
Clerk Hempenstall spoke on the Fire Millage being up for renewal this year. It was agreed that the millage be placed on the August Primary ballot. The millage
renewal proposition to be forwarded to Attorney, Tim MacArthur for review prior to sending it to the Cheboygan County Clerk.
Board of Review Request:
Larry Oestreich request that the record cards be updated on Supervisor Wooden's laptop computer prior to the Board of Review Organizational Meeting
scheduled for March 2, 2010. Clerk Hempenstall to contact Assessor Gandolfi with this request.
PAC Sanitation 2010 Contract:
Motion by Trustee Hart to accept PAC Sanitation's 2010 Contract presented, supported by Treasurer Vallance and approved by all. Motion carried.
Public Comment:
Public comment speaking time was inadvertantly omitted from the agenda. However no one came forward wishing to speak to the Board during the meeting.
Pay Bills:
Bills were paid in the amount of $9,268.24.
Adjourn:
A motion was made by Treasurer Vallance to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 P.M. Supported by Trustee Hart and approved by all. Motion Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Hempenstall
Grant Township Clerk
members present were K. Hempenstall, Clerk, R. Vallance, Treasurer, and K. Hart, Trustee. Supervisor Wooden and Trustee Sharon Churchill were absent.
Ten residents were in attendance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Trustee Hart.
The agenda was presented with the additions of:
Record Cards for Board of Review
Drain Commissioner Letter
Motion by Treasurer Vallance to accept the agenda with the additions. Supported by Trustee Hart and approved by all. Motion carried.
Clerk's Minutes of January 9, 2010 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Treasurer Vallance to accept the Clerks minutes. Supported by Clerk Hempenstall
and approved. Motion carried.
Treasurer's Report:
IMMA $30,223.49. General Fund $202.87. Investments on deposit $156,774.25. Total Worth $187,200.61. Motion by Clerk Hempenstall to accept the
Treasurer's Report. Supported by Trustee Hart and approved by all. Motion Carried.
Correspondence:
CCRC minutes reviewed by Board and filed.
Cheboygan Area Schools Summer Property Tax Levy Resolution reviewed by Board.
Dennis Lennox, Cheboygan County Drain Commissioner's letter reviewed by board and filed.
Clerk's Report:
Audit Update: Clerk Hempenstall advised that contact was made with Elliott & Sangster and they agreed to conduct the audit of Grant Township for the same
fee as in 2008.
Speakers:
U.S. Census Bureau: Joseph Cunic from the U.S. Census Bureau spoke on the upcoming census and the need for workers in our area. Jobs will be starting
up in April, 2010.
Commissioner Update:
Commissioner Page spoke on events that occurred at the Cheboygan County Commissioners meeting, which included the resignation of Scott McNeill, City
Manager for the City of Cheboygan; the re-organization of the Cheboygan County Sheriff's Dept,; possible changes in the County of Cheboygan's Health
insurance; ticketing entity for zoning violations; broadband update and the appointment of Bob Chadwick to the Cheboygan County Road Commission.
Old Business - Trustee Position:
Clerks Fax Machine: Clerk advised on the cost of installation of approximately $160.00 and monthly charge of approximately $25.00. A motion was made by
Hall Rental Manager: Tabled until the March 9, 2010 Board meeting.
New Business:
Resolution to Establish Township Salaries: Clerk Hempenstall read the resolution to establish township salaries and general discussion took place
regarding any adjustments for the 2010 fiscal year. Motion made by Treasurer Vallance to continue with the current salaries with no adjustment for the
2010/2011 fiscal year, at which time the electors may chose to raise salaries. Supported by Trustee Hart. Roll Call: 4 yeas 0 nays 2 absent.
WHEREAS, Michigan compiled Law 41.95(1) authorizes the Township Board of Grant to determine the salaries for the offices of Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer
and Trustees for the fiscal year of 2010/2011 by adopting a resolution at least 30 days prior to the Township Meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Township Board deems that no adjustments in the salary of all Board Members is warranted for the fiscal year 2010/2011,
WHEREAS, on January 9, 2010 the Township Board adopted a motion to hold the Township Annual Meeting on 3/27/10, now
BE IT RESOLVED, that as of 2/9/10 the salaries for the Township Offices shall be:
Supervisor: $9,091.00 if the supervisor is not certified at appropriate Assessor level for preparing the assessment roll.
Clerk: $8,022.00 yearly.
Treasurer: $8,022.00 yearly. Summer taxes @ $2.00 a parcel.
Trustee: $127.00 per meeting.
Per Diem: All Board Members including Library Board at $80.00.
Board of Review: $156.00/full day. $78.00/1/2 day.
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED: that this resolution shall be submitted to the electors at the Annual Meeting to be held 3/28/10 at which time the electors may modify
this resolution. Pursuant to MCLA 41.95(7), such modifications that may be made by the electors cannot result in a reduction of salary during each official term
of office. In the event that the electors fail to act on this Resolution, the officers shall be entitled to the salaries as established in this Resolution, in accordance
with State law.
MOVED BY BOARD MEMBER: Rachel Vallance, Treasurer
SUPPORTED BY BOARD MEMBER: Kathy, Hart, Trustee
ROLL CALL: 3 yeas, 0 nays, 2 absent
DECLARED THE RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED: Karen Hempenstall, Clerk, February 9, 2010.
Assessor Contract:
Following discussion of the Assessor contract being up on March 31, 2010, a motion was made by Clerk Hempenstall to accept Diane Gandolfi's contract to
serve as Grant Township's Assessor from April 1, 2010 and continuing until March 30, 2012. Supported by Trustee Hart and approved by all. Motion carried.
Fire Millage:
Clerk Hempenstall spoke on the Fire Millage being up for renewal this year. It was agreed that the millage be placed on the August Primary ballot. The millage
renewal proposition to be forwarded to Attorney, Tim MacArthur for review prior to sending it to the Cheboygan County Clerk.
Board of Review Request:
Larry Oestreich request that the record cards be updated on Supervisor Wooden's laptop computer prior to the Board of Review Organizational Meeting
scheduled for March 2, 2010. Clerk Hempenstall to contact Assessor Gandolfi with this request.
PAC Sanitation 2010 Contract:
Motion by Trustee Hart to accept PAC Sanitation's 2010 Contract presented, supported by Treasurer Vallance and approved by all. Motion carried.
Public Comment:
Public comment speaking time was inadvertantly omitted from the agenda. However no one came forward wishing to speak to the Board during the meeting.
Pay Bills:
Bills were paid in the amount of $9,268.24.
Adjourn:
A motion was made by Treasurer Vallance to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 P.M. Supported by Trustee Hart and approved by all. Motion Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Hempenstall
Grant Township Clerk
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