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| Grant Township, Cheboygan County, Michigan www.granttwp.com |
| January, 2010 Grant Township Board Meeting January 9, 1010 |
| The meeting was called to order at 7:03 P.M. by Supervisor Wooden, with all board members present - K. Hempenstall, Clerk, R. Vallance, Treasurer and K. Hart, Trustee. Sixteen other residents were in attendance. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Supervisor Wooden. The agenda was presented with the following additions:
Clerk's minutes of December 16, 2009 were presented with a motion by Treasurer Vallance to accept the Clerk's minutes, supported by Trustee Hart and approved by all. Motion carried. Treasurer's Report: IMMA $28,862.32. General Fund $18.67. Investments on Depost $156,774.25. Total Worth $185,655.24. Motion by Trustee Hart to accept the Treasurer's report, supported by Clerk Hempenstall and approved by all. Motion carried. Assessor Update: Poverty Guidelines for 2010 handed out for review by Assessor Gandolfi. Cheboygan County conducted a 14 point review in regards to Diane Gandolfi, Assessor, with Grant Township passing. Assessor contract expires March 30, 2010. Assessor Gandolfi submitted bid for the Assessor position, however requested it remain sealed in the event the board places the contract out for bids. Bid decision to be decided at February's meeting. Speakers: Commission Update: Commissioner Page spoke on the Cheboygan County Commissioners meeting, which included approval of monies for the Senior Millage, County on Aging, Senior Center in Mackinaw City and ambulance. Correspondence: CCRC minutes reviewed by board and filed. Library minutes reviewed by board and filed. Auditors update with mileage changed from .55 per mile to .50 for the 2010 year. Wolverine Power Cooperative reviewed by board and filed. Cheboygan Humane Society thank you letter reviewed by board and filed. Cheboygan County Recycling Center map reviewed by board, made available to residents and filed. Notice of Bureau of Construction Code public hearing reviewed by board and filed. PIE & G meeting notice reviewed by board and filed. Clerk's Report: Clerk Hempenstall requested the implementation of an expense form to support proper documentation for payment. MTA will be at the Grant Township Hall January 21, 2010. 2010 Township meeting dates reviewed by board and filed. Motion by Trustee Hart, supported by Treasurer Vallance to accept the 2010 Township Meeting Dates and approved by all. Motion Carried. Clerk Hempenstall to advertise in the Cheboygan Tribune. Clerk Hempenstall reviewed her goals in placing the Township on the Pontem Municipality Program, to be up and running hopefully by April 1, 2010. Hall rental of $30.00 received for December and forwarded to Treasurer Vallance. Old Business - Trustee Position Supervisor Wooden nominated Sharon Churchill for the position of Trustee, supported by Treasurer Vallance. Roll call was taken with 4 yeas and 0 nay votes. Sharon Churchll was appointed Grant Township Trustee. Oath of office was presented by Clerk Hempenstall to Sharon Churchill at this time. New Business: Policy's: Supervisor Wooden spoke on the need to have policy's in place and updated for the township. Recycling: Following discussion, a motion was made by Treasurer Vallance to continue to rebate the residents of Grant Township participating in the recycling program the difference between the Cheboygan County opt out Township charge and current opt in Township charge. To be reviewed annually. Supported by Trustee Hart and approved by all. Motion Carried. Flood Insurance: Supervisor Wooden spoke on the changes regarding flood insurance in Grant Township. Cemetery Board Meeting: Supervisor Wooden advised that the annual Cemetery Board Meeting is scheduled for February 23, 2010 at Mullet Township Hall at 7: 00 P.M. Board of Review: The Organizational Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. Public Appeal Hearings are scheduled for March 8, 2010 from 3 P.M. - 9 P.M. and March 9, 2010 from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. Michigan Emergency Management Resolution: A motion was made by Supervisor Wooden to adopt a resolution on behalf of the Grant Township Board for the Michigan Emergency Management Assistance Compact, supported by Treasurer Vallance. A roll was was taken with 4 yeas, 0 nays and 1 absent. Motion carried. Resolution adopted. Audit: General discussion regarding having the Elliott & Sanger Auditing Form appointed to conduct the Grant Township Audit this year. It was agreed that Clerk Hempenstall will contact Elliott & Sangster and inquire on timetable and fees. To be tabled until February's meeting. Fax Line: Clerk Hempenstall requested the board support her request for a separate fax line at her office. Clerk Hempenstall to advice at February's meeting costs involved. 2010 Poverty Guidelines: A motion was made by Clerk Hempenstall to accept the State of Michigan's 2010 Tax Commission Poverty Guidelines, supported by Trustee Hart and approved by all. Poverty Guidelines filed. Motion Carried. Clerk Plaque: Supervisor Wooden advised that a plaque will be presented to former Clerk, Kathy Hart at the Annual Meeting scheduled for March 27, 2010. Hall Rental: Discussion took place regarding the need to have a separate person to handle the rental of the Township Hall, possibly to be incorporated into the Trustee's responsibilities and/or separate entity. To be tabled until February's meeting. Public Comment: None Pay Bills: Bills were paid in the amount of $8,515.91. Adjourn: A motion was made by Trustee Hart to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 P.M. Supported by Treasurer Vallance and approved by all. Motion Carried. Karen Hempenstall Grant Township Clerk |