Approved minutes of the Milan Township Board held on April 10, 2008
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Wittkop at 7:00 PM. Invocation was given and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Public Comment:
A citizen stated he heard that Mike Beazu (MCRC) was retiring. He also stated that the county has been grading the sides of roads and leaving a burm that allows the water to stand on the roads. He would like someone to speak to the MCRC.
Agenda additions or changes
Supervisor Wittkop made motion that under Old Business Larry Clever be added to Insurance Quotes, Excess Gradall Contract be added. Under New Business add Chloride Contract. Treasurer Early seconded.
Vote taken. All yeas. Motion carried
Consent Agenda, Minutes, Disbursements, Fund Balances and Building Report:
Supervisor Wittkop made motion to accept consent agenda. Trustee Mancik seconded.
Vote taken. All yeas. Motion carried.
Supervisor Wittkop stated the Consent Agenda be accepted as corrected and filed for audit.
Supervisor Wittkop asked if and changes/corrections to the March 13, 2008 minutes.
No changes or corrections. Trustee Dopkowski made motion to accept the minutes. Clerk Rock seconded.
Vote taken. All yeas. Motion carried.
Clerk Rock read the disbursements: General Fund = $ 7,151.77
Fire Fund = 1246.00
Bldg Fund = 343.13
Road Fund = 0.00
Total = $ 8,740.90
Clerk Rock made motion to pay bills. Trustee Dopkowski seconded.
Vote Taken. All yeas. Motion carried.
Treasurer Early gave fund balances. General Fund. = $ 190,545.45
Fire Fund = $ 57,977.93
Building Fund = $ -571.46
Road Fund =$ 71,760.76 Flagstar, = $ 194,473.06
MB&T = $ 43,464.95
Treasurer Early noted that one CD will be coming up for renewal in May after our board meeting. Board will discuss at next meeting.
Trustee Mancik gave the Building Report:
1 permit were issued
Total money received: $ 105.00
Total paid out: $316.67
Supervisor Wittkop stated all reports to the filed for audit.
Old Business:
MAFD proposed budget.
The board reviewed the proposed budget. Questions were asked and answered. Clerk Rock made motion to table accepting the budget until questions regarding Fire Chief pay and Insurance were received from the MAFD. Trustee Dopkowski seconded.
Vote taken. All Yeas. Motion passed.
Excess Gradall Contract
Supervisor Wittkop made motion to accept the contract. Trustee Dopkowski seconded.
Vote taken. All Yeas. Motion passed.
Insurance quote- Larry Clever –Burnham & Flowers
Mr. Clever passed out quotes and explained it.
New Business:
OHM information on handicap ramp.
Supervisor Wittkop told the board that Bill Craigmille and Wade Hoppe from OHM came to the hall and looked over the handicap ramp. Mr. Craigmille and Mr. Hoppe stated that they can draw up plans and the cost would be between $1,200.00 to $1500.00. After discussion by the board, Supervisor Wittkop made motion to have OHM draw up the plans and authorize up to $1,500.00. Treasurer Early seconded.
Vote taken. All yeas. Motion carried.
Supervisor Wittkop asked the board if they though that we should get OHM to give us a cost on a feasibility study for the hall for enlarging and bringing it up to date or what we could do with the total property. The board decided to have Supervisor Wittkop check on a price for this service.
Agreement for Planning services MCPC
The board looked over the letter from MCPC and after discussion it was found that the contract was approved in 2003 by the previous board and the first payment was made. This would include 100 copies of the new zoning ordinance books. The board decided to have only 30 copies printed at this time. Treasurer Early made motion to pay the final $8000.00 and the additional $1600.00 but not the requested mileage fee. Trustee Mancik seconded.
Roll call taken. All yeas. Motion passed.
Ann Tobin – proclamation
Supervisor Wittkop presented a proclamation asking the board to make the month of May Motorcycle Awareness Month. Supervisor Wittkop made motion to accept the proclamation. Trustee Mancik seconded.
Vote taken. All yeas. Motion carried.
Chloride Contract
Supervisor Wittkop presented the contract and the cost is $22099.00. This is for total coverage once and app. 12 miles of a second treatment. The board discussed. Trustee Dopkowski made motion to accept the contract. Trustee Mancik seconded.
Vote taken. All yeas. Motion carried.
Issues from Board Members or Officials
Trustee Mancik reminded the audience that the township Trash Day will be September 6, 2008 from 8-2 this year, one week earlier then normal.
Trustee Mancik stated that she had went to a meeting re: Farmland Preservation and after attending she thinks the township needs to do an ordinance.
Trustee Mancik also stated that she heard there are two cemetery lots for sale in Rice Cemetery.
Trustee Dopkowski asked if the township was responsible for any part of Wells Rd. Supervisor Wittkop stated that by word of mouth that London Township is to handle Wells and Dundee Township Day Rd. He will check into and get back to us.
Clerk Rock stated she received an invite to pass alone to the board members to and Open House from the Monroe County Liberty System.
Supervisor Wittkop talked about calls received by the MAFD in 2007and cancel in route.
The number of calls reduced after Cat1 to Cat 2 change is hard to calculate from reports. Estimate from 24 to 36 runs per year. Based on reports avail able now.
Public Comment
None at this time.
Adjournment
Treasurer Early made motion to adjourn. Trustee Mancik seconded.
Adjournment at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by Margaret Rock - Clerk
