Grant Township, Cheboygan, Michigan

8908 Twin Lakes Road, Cheboygan, MI 49721   231-625-2055   

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June Board Meeting

June 10, 2008 

    The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Supervisor Wooden. Board members present were Clerk K.M. Hart, Treasurer Vallance and Trustee Hempenstall. Trustee K.A. Hart was absent. Twenty six other people were in attendance. 

    The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

    The agenda was presented with additions of speakers and Library Board Member Ruth Gainor. Motion by Hempenstall. Seconded by Vallance. Carried. 

    Clerk's report presented. Motion by Hempenstall to accept the report. Seconded by Vallance. Carried.

    Treasurer's Report: IMMA $28,358.32; GF $6.21; CD $206,531.45. Total Worth $234,895.98. Motion by Hempenstall to accept the report. Seconded by K.M. Hart. Carried. 

    SPEAKERS:

    Richard Hopkins, representing the Black Lake Association and the weed problem and funding needed. The first payment of $11,264.25 and a second study of the weebles in August at $2,232.25. The association to stock the lake with 3,000 walleye. Motion by Hempenstall to pay the second payment as a grant to the association. Seconded by K.M. Hart. Carried. Payment in July or August. 

    John Ressler, from Twin Lakes, running for Grant Township Supervisor. Retired from military in 2003 after 26 years.

    Ruth Gainor, Library Board. Presentation of wanting another term of office as Board Member. Motion by Vallance to appoint Ruth Gainor for another 3 year term. Seconded by Hempenstall. Carried. A letter to be sent to the libary. 

    Scott Ingersol, running for Prosecutor on the Republican ticket. He was a contractor and has a law firm for 5 years. Born in Cheboygan and raised his family here. 

    Charles Hoffman, running for 89th District Judge. He is a City Attorney and CCRC Attorney over last year. Also private practice. School board member for 7 years. 

    Dan Martin, running for 89th District Judge. Attorney for Cheboygan and Presque Isle County. 15 years a Trial Attorney. Legal counsel for the Humane Society. 

    Leonard Page, County Commissioner, gave a report.

    1. Regional Ride Audit.

    2. Counties General fund of 1.5 million last year.

    3. Zoning Ordinances on signs required the slate to stay on for 3 seconds, and reduce lighting at sunset. 

    4. MSU millage money to Senior Project for 150 people and $20 coupon for produce at Farmer's Market. 

    5. Personnell changes of a full time accounting position. 

    6. Regena Couture, Assistant Manager position for construction permit dept. 

    7. Ambulance millage request of .25 mills. No new information on CCRC request for more funds. More support from townships needed to consider millage.

    Discussion of Recycling Project with a new truck given to the position. Waverly and Burt Twp. sites are gated. Indian River and Cheboygan sites are open. 

CORRESPONDENCE:

    1. CCRC road report - filed.

    2. CCRC minutes, read and filed.

    3. Library minutes read and filed.

    4. Cheboygan Area Public Library in support of Ruth Gainor to represent Grant Twp.

    5. FEMA Meeting.

    6. DEQ-Greg Lievens - filed.

    7. DEQ - Frank Musick - filed.

    8. County Committee pool meeting. 

Discussion of web page to be linked to Cheboygan County.

OLD BUSINESS:

    Meeting with CCRC; discussion of what is road maintenance. The CCRC would fund the Townships 50/50, but has changed policy. Wooden said CCRC wants the Township to pay for culverts. He felt this was road maintenance to be paid by CCRC. Discussion of seasonal roads.

    Discussion of the surface of Gainor Bridge is in bad shape and a portion of Black River Rd. south of the fire hall with a dangerous spot. The Board would like a written request sent to the CCRC on this section of road. A patch needs to be replaced 1/2 mile north of Zolner Road on Black River Rd. where they replaced the culvert, hazardous for about 20 yards. Also the Gainor Bridge blacktop has cracked along with the pillars and expansion joints are breaking away. The residents felt the CCRC should be made aware of this. The clerk will write a letter to the CCRC.

    Discussion of a laptop computer for Board of Review, July 22 @10 A.M. Computer to price out at about $800. 

    Budget Amendments: Motion by Vallance to amend the budget 101-101-956 from $1,500 to $4,000 with the increase of $2,500 from contingency fund to pay for Black Lake Association Grant Project. Seconded by K.M. Hart. Carried. 

    Received $60.00 in hall rental.

    Duscission of homeowners insurance after the fire hall is built. Residents need to contact their insurance companies.

    Discussion of No Wake in the river. A need for some patrol on the river with problems of boaters. Sheriff Dept. does not have sufficient staff. To file a complaint you need to get pictures, trailer number and boat number. Hempenstall on behalf of the township will contact Sheriff Dept. to see if the river can be patrolled once a month. 

    Motion by K.M. Hart to pay bills #5781 to #5801 in the amount of $14,951.45. Seconded by Vallance. Carried.

    Motion by K.M. Hart to adjourne at 8:35 P.M. Seconded by Hempenstall. Carried.

Submitted by

Kathleen Hart, Grant Township Clerk 

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