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| Grant Township, Cheboygan County, Michigan www.granttwp.com |
| December, 2010 Board Meeting Minutes December 14, 2010 |
The Grant Township meeting was called to order by Supervisor Wooden at 7:02 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all.
Present were: Supervisor Wooden; Treasurer Vallance; Clerk Hempenstall; Trustee Hart and Trustee Churchill. A quorum was present. 7 residents were
in attendance.
A motion was made by Treasurer Vallance to approve the agenda with the additions of:
A motion was made by Treasurer Vallance to approve the minutes of November 9, 2010. Supported by Trustee Hart. Approved by all. Motion carried.
Clerk's Report
Clerk Hempenstall reported on the following:
Treasurer's Report
Treasurer Vallance reported on the following:
A motion was made by Clerk Hempenstall to accept the Treasurer's report as presented. Supported by Trustee Churchill. Approved by all. Motion carried.
Speakers
Commissioner Page spoke on the following:
Commissioner Page thanked the board for their support during his term as Cheboygan County Commissioner. Grant Township thanked Commissioner
Page for his efforts for the past 4 years.
Old Business
None
New Business
Dave Hart
Stephen Churchill
Dick Hopkins
Public Comment
None
Policies and Procedures
Pay Bills
A motion was made by Trustee Churchill to pay the monthly bills as presented. Supported by Trustee Hart. Approved by all. Motion carried.
Adjourn
A motion was made by Clerk Hempenstall to adjourn the Grant Township Board meeting at 9:16 P.M. Supported by Trustee Churchill. Approved by all.
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted
Karen Hempenstall
Grant Township Clerk
Present were: Supervisor Wooden; Treasurer Vallance; Clerk Hempenstall; Trustee Hart and Trustee Churchill. A quorum was present. 7 residents were
in attendance.
A motion was made by Treasurer Vallance to approve the agenda with the additions of:
- Cheboygan County Drain Commissioner letter
- Township Hall Waste Basket Purchase
A motion was made by Treasurer Vallance to approve the minutes of November 9, 2010. Supported by Trustee Hart. Approved by all. Motion carried.
Clerk's Report
Clerk Hempenstall reported on the following:
- Liquor Control Commission (Sunday Sales) - discussion/filed
- CCRC Minute s- filed
- Tip of the Mitt Watershed (Zebra Mussels) - filed
- DNRE Permit Approved - Ross Bates - filed
- PIE&G Hearing (12/1/10 @ 9 A.M.) - filed
- MTA - self insurance - discussion/filed
- Library Minutes - filed
Treasurer's Report
Treasurer Vallance reported on the following:
- Municipal Money Market cash on hand $27,964.82. November deposits $16,003.95. Transfers to General Checking $9,250.00. Balance on hand
as of November 30, 2010 $34,718.77. - General Fund Checking cash on hand $4.47. November deposits total $9,250.15. November disbursements total $9,243.44. Balance on hand as
of November 30, 2010 is $11.18. - Investments remain the same at $160,587.21. Total worth of $195,317.16.
A motion was made by Clerk Hempenstall to accept the Treasurer's report as presented. Supported by Trustee Churchill. Approved by all. Motion carried.
Speakers
Commissioner Page spoke on the following:
- Progress on the removal of the boats in Duncan Bay.
- Cheboygan County labor agreements ratified.
- Approval of the Cheboygan County 2011 Budget and anticipated shortfall.
- Agreement formalized between Cheboygan County and NEMI
- Hauling of recycling placed out for bids
- Newly elected Cheboygan County Commissioners taking office January, 2011.
- Reduction of seasonal launch fee at Cheboygan County Marina
- Approval of Vintage Snowmobile race Jan. 14-15, 2011.
- Approval of Cheboygan County annual Humane Society contract.
Commissioner Page thanked the board for their support during his term as Cheboygan County Commissioner. Grant Township thanked Commissioner
Page for his efforts for the past 4 years.
Old Business
None
New Business
- Interlocal Agreement for Fire Dept. - approved Dec., 2010.
- Appointment of Fire Board - Clerk Hempenstall and Supervisor Wooden.
- Appointment of Board of Review:
Dave Hart
Stephen Churchill
- Appoints of Alternates for Board of Review:
Dick Hopkins
- It was agreed that all Board of Review members will be attending the Board of Review training scheduled in Feb., 2011. Discussion regarding
Poverty Guidelines and Resolution to be signed at January meeting. Oath of office was given to Larry Oestrich and Stephen Churchill by Clerk
Hempenstall. - Metro Act Renewal: A motion was made by Trustee Hart to approve the renewal of the Metro Act between Grant Township and AT&T. Supported by
Treasurer Vallance and approved by all. Motion carried. - Township Waste Baskets - Following discussion, Trustee Churchill given authority to replace the waste baskets at the Township Hall for smaller
baskets to eliminate waste of plastic garbage bags. - Cheboygan County Drain Commissioner (letter dated 12/10/10) Discussion took place regarding Mr. Lennox's request for the Township Board
support regarding 3 reform recommendations/proposals regarding county government. It was the consensus of the board not to support Mr.
Lennox at this time. Clerk Hempenstall to forward letter of non support.
Public Comment
None
Policies and Procedures
- Township Administration - approved.
- Township Board Meetings - reviewed and changes made. To be approved at next meeting.
Pay Bills
A motion was made by Trustee Churchill to pay the monthly bills as presented. Supported by Trustee Hart. Approved by all. Motion carried.
Adjourn
A motion was made by Clerk Hempenstall to adjourn the Grant Township Board meeting at 9:16 P.M. Supported by Trustee Churchill. Approved by all.
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted
Karen Hempenstall
Grant Township Clerk