The Grant Township meeting was called to order by Trustee Hart at 6:57 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all.
Present were: Treasurer Vallance; Clerk Hempenstall and Trustee Hart. Absent were Supervisor Wooden and Trustee Churchill. A quorum was present. 4
residents were in attendance.
A motion was made by Treasurer Vallance to approve the agenda with the addition of PIE & G liaison. Supported by Clerk Hempenstall and approved by
all. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Trustee Hart to approve the minutes of January 11,2011. Supported by Treasurer Vallance and approved by all. Motion carried.
Clerk's Report:
Clerk Hempenstall reported on the following:
- 12/16/10, 01/06/11 and 01/20/11 CCRC minutes - filed.
- Municipal Law News - filed
- DNR Grant application. Public Outdoor Recreation Facilities. Reviewed and filed.
- 01/13/11 Library minutes. Filed.
Treasurer's Report:
Treasurer Vallance reported on the following:
- Municipal Money Market cash on hand $37,924.97. January deposits total $9,999.73. Transfers to General Checking $9,000.00. The balance on
hand as of January 31, 2011 is $38,924.70.
- General fund checking cash on hand $0.78. December deposits total $9,000.00. December disbursements total $8,997.37. The balance on hand
as of January 31, 2011 is $3.57.
- Investments on deposit are $160,804.20. Total worth is $199,732.47.
A motion was made by Clerk Hempenstall to accept the Treasurer's report as presented. Supported by Trustee Hart and approved by all. Motion carried.
Speakers:
Commissioner Matelski spoke on the following:
- Stephen Churchill appointed to the Planning Commission.
- Update on Drain Commissioners proposals regarding county reform.
Old Business:
None
New Business:
- Board of Review: Diane Berden states that a recent BOR training, it was recommended that Townships adopt a resolution regarding the Board of
Review accepting phone calls, e-mails and letters regarding protests. Clerk Hempenstall to check with MTA regarding regulation and
recommendation.
- Second party representation form for Board of Review protest requested by Stephen Churchill.
- Election Chairman - it was agreed that Kathy Hart was never reimbursed as chairman for the past election, therefore should be reimbursed at the
chairman additional wage. A motion was made by Trustee Hart to approve the additional wage of $50.00 be paid to the election chairman.
Supported by Clerk Hempenstall and approved by all. Motion carried. Kathy Hart to be reimbursed $50.00 for past election.
- MTA Conference - Clerk Hempenstall, Treasurer Vallance and Trustee Churchill all attended the MTA Conference in Grand Rapids. Clerk
Hempenstall spoke on workshops she attended.
- PIE&G Liaison - Trustee Hart appointed as PIE&G Liaison for 2011.
- Salary Resolution - Grant Township resolution to establish township salaries was reviewed and completed. A motion to approve the Resolution to
Establish Township Salaries was made by Treasurer Vallance. Supported by Trustee Hart and approved by all.
- Roll Call Vote taken: 3 Yeas, 0 Nays, 2 Absent. Resolution adopted 02/08/2011.
Public Comment:
None
Pay Bills:
A motion was made by Trustee Hart to approve the bills as presented. Supported by Treasurer Vallance and approved by all. Motion carried.
Adjourn:
A motion was made by Trustee Hart to adjourn the Grant Township Board meeting at 7:48 P.M. Supported by Clerk Hempenstall and approved by all.
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Hempenstall
Grant Township Clerk
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