Grant Township, Cheboygan County, Michigan
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Grant Township Hall      8908 Twin Lakes Rd.     Cheboygan, MI 49721     231-625-2652
December, 2009 Township Board Meeting Minutes
December 16, 2009
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The Weatherization Assistance Program is an energy efficiency 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.

This program is funded in part by the State of Michigan. For more
information, click here:
http://www.nemcsa.org/weatherization/weatherize.aspx.
WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Grant Township Clerk, Kathy M. Hart has resigned from her
post, effective Dec. 31, 2009. Township Trustee Karen
Hempenstall was appointed by the Board to fill the vacancy
until the general election in Aug. 2010. Sharon Churchill
was appointed at the January board meeting to fill the
trustee position vacated by Karen Hempenstall.
GRANT TOWNSHIP BOUNDARIES
Here in Northern Michigan, especially in the winter, power outages are an unfortunate fact of life. Do you know what to do when winter weather turns off
your lights and heat? The American Red Cross has a detailed plan for dealing with power outages. Click on the following link to learn what the pros want
you to know and do when your power is out. http://www.redcross.org/www-files/Documents/pdf/Preparedness/checklists/PowerOutage.pdf
This second link provides valuable information from the Red Cross about advance preparation for a disaster or emergency situation. Get A Kit; Make A
Plan; Be Informed. http://www.redcross.org/www-files/Documents/pdf/Preparedness/checklists/Be_Red_Cross_Ready.pdf
Do you know how to cope during a power outage?
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Supervisor Wooden with all board members present, Clerk K.M. Hart, Treasurer R. Vallance, Trustee K..A. Hart
and Trustee K. Hempenstall. Thirteen other residents were in attendance.

The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

The agenda was presented with additions of Liquor License Transfer, Land Split and Board of Review schooling. Motion by Vallance to accept the agenda.
Seconded by Hempenstall with additions. Carried.

Clerk's minutes of Nov. 10, 2009 meeting were presented with a motion by Vallance to accept as presented. Seconded by K.A. Hart. Carried.

Treasurer's Report: IMMA $23,640.31. GF $3.20. Investments $155.770.09. Total worth $179,413.60. Motion by Hempenstall to accept the report. Seconded by
K.M. Hart. Carried.

Correspondence:
CCRC minutes read and filed.
Library minutes read and filed, with Director Mark Bronson to attend township meetings.
Christmas Cards and Letter of Thank You for attending meeting from Dennis Lennox Drain Commissioner. Filed.
Karen Hempenstall letter of resignation as Trustee.
Three letters of interest in Trustee position, John Ressler, Sharon Churchill, Jody McKay.

Letter of resignation from Karen Hempenstall from the trustee position as of 12/31/09. Motion by K.M. Hart to accept Hempenstall's resignation. Seconded by
K.A. Hart. Carried.

Discussion of the three people interested in the trustee position. Sharon Churchill introduced herself and qualifications with a letter. John Ressler introduced
himself and qualifications. Jody McKay introduced herself and qualifications.

Motion by K.A. Hart to nominate John Ressler for trustee position. Seconded by K.M. Hart. A vote was taken. K.A. Hart and K.M. Hart 2 yeas. Wooden and
Vallance with 2 nays.

Motion by Wooden to nominate Sharon Churchill for trustee position. Seconded by Vallance. A vote was taken with K.A. Hart and K.M. Hart 2 nays. Wooden and
Vallance with 2 yeas.

Motion by Vallance to nominate Jody McKay for trustee position. Seconded by Wooden. A vote was taken. K.A. Hart 1 yea. K.M. Hart, Vallance and Wooden 3
nays.

Nominations were tied without a quarom for one person, two nominations were tied. The position must be appointed with 45 days of resignation. Legal
counsel may be needed. Nominations will be presented at the January meeting. At that time K.M. Hart will be replaced by Hempenstall as Clerk and she may
vote on nominations. Nominations tabled until Jan. 12, 2010.

Discussion of exit signs with batteries needed for both fire halls at approximately $200.00 because of insurance underwriters wanting safety rules Motion by
K.A. Hart to purchase signs. Seconded by Hempenstall. Carried.

Wooden attended Law 101 in Gaylord, and discussion of legal rights.

Wooden presented Profit and Loss Budget from Oak Hill Cemetery with the cemetery may need additional funds. January will be a budget meeting. February
meeting all board members for budget and mapping.

Discussion of Michigan Emergency Management Assistant Compact. Clerk said this contract was adopted already and filed with Aloha Township Clerk Barb
Hall. This was to be filed with all townships involved with the Fire Dept. Wooden will check on contract.

Liquor License Local approval notice for applicant: The Dirty Duck, Inc. motion by Hempenstall and supported by Vallance, THAT  THE REQUEST FROM
The dirty Duck, Inc. to transfer stock in 2009 Class C licensed business with dance entertainment permit, located at 7015 Twin Lakes, Cheboygan, MI 49721,
Grant Township, Cheboygan County, by dropping Martha L. McCann as joint stockholder with Paul J. McCann, holding 60,000 shares of stock and wherein
Paul J. McCann transfers 30,000 shares of stock to new stockholder Michael H. Gotham. Be considered for approval. 5 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent.
Recommended for issuance. Carried. Letter sent to the Liquor Control Commssion. (resolution attached)

Discussion of Plan Administrator of the Retirement Program to be changed. Motion by K.M. Hart after Jan. 1,2010 that Superintendent Roger Wooden and
Clerk Karen Hempenstall with be the Plan Administrator of the Retirement Program. Notice to be sent to company. Seconded by Vallance. Carried.

Letter from Dept. of Treasury dated 12/10/09. The results of the 14 point evaluation review of Diane Gandolfi, Assessor, with passing score of 80 out of 100.
Filed with Clerk.

Discussion of Board of Review schooling. Motion by K.M. Hart to send Board of Review members to schooling. Seconded by Vallance. S.G. Churchill, Hart and
Ressler are available. Berden and Superintendent Wooden were not available in February.

Judgement papers from the State on Board of Review papers filed with Wooden.

Land split presented from Leonard Page. Superintendent Wooden approved the split but the assessor was not available. Motion by K.M. Hart to send a letter
of approval of the board when assessor, Diane is available for reviewing. Seconded by Hempenstall. Carried.

Received $90.00 hall rental.

Hempenstall picked Betty Schaefer for Deputy Clerk. Hempenstall took the Oath of Office for Township Clerk to be effective Jan. 1, 2010.

Pool meeting report with advisors reviewing plans. This will be at the Jan. 21, 2010 MTA meeting at Grant Hall.

Public Comment:
Questioned the lights in the parking lot always lit and the Clerk said with these lights and 3 street lights, the bill is about $46.00 monthly.

Motion by Vallance to pay bills #6203 to #6223 in the amount of $7,684.63. Seconded by Hempenstall. Carried.

Motion by K.M. Hart to adjourn at 9:00 P.M. Seconded by Vallance. Carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Kathleen Hart
Grant Township Clerk