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| September, 2010 Board Meeting Minutes Sept. 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. 9 residents were in attendance.
A motion was made by Treasurer Vallance to approve the agenda with the addition of the Twin Lakes Boat Launch and Page Rd.
/N. Black River Rd. crash statistics. Supported by Trustee Hart and approved by all. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Trustee Churchill to approve the minutes of August 10, 2010 with the correction of the General Fund
Checking disbursements totaling $12,010.05. The balance on hand as of July 31, 2010 being $6.80. Total Worth of $218,997.39.
Supported by Trustee Hart and approved by all. Motion carried.
Clerk's Report:
Clerk Hempenstall reported on the following:
Action:
Treasurer' Report:
Treasurer Vallance reported on the following:
by all. Motion carried.
Speakers:
Commissioner Page reported on:
Policy and Procedures:
It was the consensus of the board for Clerk Hempenstall to prepare the policy's per MTA's Policy and Procedure book, then to bring
to next meeting and the policy will be reviewed and/or revised according to Grant Township's needs.
Old Business:
Fire Board Reorganization: Discussion took place regarding Grant Township's contribution to the Alverno Fire Dept. It was the
consensus of the board that Grant Township continue to contribute 1 mil to the Alverno Fire Dept.
New Business:
Susan Page, President of the Twin Lakes Assoc. presented a request for Grant Township's monetary assistance in replacing the
Twin Lakes Boat Launch. After much discussion, it was recommended that the T win Lakes Association get actual costs for the
project and re-address the board. Supervisor Wooden to contact the Cheboygan County Road Commission to address
responsibility and/or possible help with the project and report at next meeting.
Clerk Hempenstall reported on the statistics she received from 911 and the Cheboygan County Road Commission on vehicle/injury
crashes at Page Road/N. Black River Rd. Clerk Hempenstall to continue to gather additional information on possible remedies for
the curve on behalf of Grant Township in an effort to eliminate future vehicle crashes and injuries.
Public Comment:
General discussion regarding the fire on Reynolds Rd. and the need to have the underground tank installed at Fire Station #5.
Pay Bills:
Trustee Hart made a motion to pay the bills as presented as well as the PIE&G bill when received. Supported by Treasurer Vallance
and approved by all. Motion carried.
Adjourn:
A motion was made by Supervisor Wooden to adjourn the Grant Township Board meeting at 9:30 P.M. Supported by Treasurer
Vallance and 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. 9 residents were in attendance.
A motion was made by Treasurer Vallance to approve the agenda with the addition of the Twin Lakes Boat Launch and Page Rd.
/N. Black River Rd. crash statistics. Supported by Trustee Hart and approved by all. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Trustee Churchill to approve the minutes of August 10, 2010 with the correction of the General Fund
Checking disbursements totaling $12,010.05. The balance on hand as of July 31, 2010 being $6.80. Total Worth of $218,997.39.
Supported by Trustee Hart and approved by all. Motion carried.
Clerk's Report:
Clerk Hempenstall reported on the following:
- Elliott/Sangster Sept. 2010 Newsletter - filed
- NEMCOG - requested participation in the County Hazard Mitigation Plan.
- Library Minutes - filed
- DNRE - proposed project by Ms. Anne Kade - denied by DNR
- DNRE - proposed project by RG Johnson Trust at 7975 Sawmill Rd. - filed
- PIE&G - hearing regarding approval to reconcile energy plan for 2010 - filed
- Dumpsters - Friday, 9/17/10 and Saturday 9/18/10 from 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.
- Absentee Ballot requests - available
- Snow Plowing - Sam Beck to continue snow plowing at Township Hall - liability insurance submitted
- PIE&G - budget amounts to begin in October, 2010. Hall = $46.00 mo. Street Lights - $52.00 mo.
Action:
- It was agreed by all board members that Grant Township participate in the County Hazard Mitigation Plan - Participation Plan
signed and dated this date. - A motion was made by Treasurer Vallance to approve the PIE&G budget amounts for the Grant Township Hall and the street
lights. Supported by Clerk Hempenstall and approved by all. Motion Carried.
Treasurer' Report:
Treasurer Vallance reported on the following:
- Municipal Money Market cash on hand $60,204.00. August deposits total $2,082.91. Transfers to General Checking
$19,155.00. The balance on hand as of August 31, 2010 $43,132.53. - General Fund checking cash on hand $6.80. August deposits total $19,155.00. August disbursements total $19,398.76. The
balance on hand as of August 31, 2010 $.91. - Investments on deposit $158,786.59. Total worth $201,920.03.
by all. Motion carried.
Speakers:
Commissioner Page reported on:
- Cheboygan County's need to cut 10% of their budget for next year.
- Authorization of the repaving project behind the Cheboygan County Building.
- Project Fresh - senior food.
- Approved Senior Millage allocation.
- Commissioners tabled request by Drain Commissioner to appoint Deputy Drain Commissioner.
Policy and Procedures:
It was the consensus of the board for Clerk Hempenstall to prepare the policy's per MTA's Policy and Procedure book, then to bring
to next meeting and the policy will be reviewed and/or revised according to Grant Township's needs.
Old Business:
Fire Board Reorganization: Discussion took place regarding Grant Township's contribution to the Alverno Fire Dept. It was the
consensus of the board that Grant Township continue to contribute 1 mil to the Alverno Fire Dept.
New Business:
Susan Page, President of the Twin Lakes Assoc. presented a request for Grant Township's monetary assistance in replacing the
Twin Lakes Boat Launch. After much discussion, it was recommended that the T win Lakes Association get actual costs for the
project and re-address the board. Supervisor Wooden to contact the Cheboygan County Road Commission to address
responsibility and/or possible help with the project and report at next meeting.
Clerk Hempenstall reported on the statistics she received from 911 and the Cheboygan County Road Commission on vehicle/injury
crashes at Page Road/N. Black River Rd. Clerk Hempenstall to continue to gather additional information on possible remedies for
the curve on behalf of Grant Township in an effort to eliminate future vehicle crashes and injuries.
Public Comment:
General discussion regarding the fire on Reynolds Rd. and the need to have the underground tank installed at Fire Station #5.
Pay Bills:
Trustee Hart made a motion to pay the bills as presented as well as the PIE&G bill when received. Supported by Treasurer Vallance
and approved by all. Motion carried.
Adjourn:
A motion was made by Supervisor Wooden to adjourn the Grant Township Board meeting at 9:30 P.M. Supported by Treasurer
Vallance and approved by all. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Hempenstall
Grant Township Clerk