Proposed minutes of the Milan Township Board meeting held on December 11, 2008.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Philip Heath at 7:03 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Public Comment:
James Early welcomed new supervisor Philip Heath aboard.
Agenda additions or changes:
None
Consent Agenda, Minutes, Disbursements, Fund Balances and Building Report:
Motion by Treasurer Early and seconded by Clerk Rock to accept the Consent Agenda.
Motion carried.
Motion by Supervisor Heath and seconded by Clerk Rock to accept the minutes with one change under Lanny Edwards site plan, change Mr. Edmond will bring undated site plan to township clerk.
Motion carried.
Clerk Rock read the disbursements:
General Fund = $12028.36
Fire Fund = $ 1018.00
Bldg. Fund = $ 677.11
Road Fund = $ 0
Other = $ 163.22
Total = $13,886.69
Motion by Clerk Rock and seconded by Trustee Dopkowski to pay the bills of $13, 886.69.
Roll call vote: Heath – Yes, Rock – Yes, Early – Yes, Mancik – Yes, Dopkowski – Yes. Motion carried.
Treasurer Early gave fund balances:
Chase (savings) :$228,093.53
Flagstar :$198,251.15
MB&T(chkg) :$25,086.09
MB&T (savings):$16,437.08
Total: $467,867.85
Fixed Assets : $6,500.00
Total Assets :$474,367.85
Trustee Mancik gave the Building Report:
3 permits were issued
Total money rec’d :$444.00
Total paid out: $629.00
Supervisor Heath stated all reports to be filed for audit.
Old Business:
Board of Review members
Motion by Supervisor Heath and seconded by Trustee Dopkowski to appoint Jim Birchmeyer to Board of Review and Blaine Lindemann as alternate Board of Review member.
Motion carried.
Motion by Clerk Rock and seconded by Trustee Dopkowski to appoint Sam Mills for 1 year and Richard Zornow for 2 years on the Board of Review.
Motion carried.
Amended motion by Clerk Rock and seconded by Trustee Dopkowski to appoint Sam Mills for 2 year term and Richard Zornow for 1 year term to the Board of Review.
Motion carried.
Zoning Board of Appeals
Motion by Supervisor Heath and seconded by Trustee Dopkowski to appoint David Wittkop to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Motion carried.
Motion by Trustee Mancik and seconded by Clerk Rock to appoint Pat Porter as Zoning Board of Appeals alternate.
Motion carried.
Liquor Inspector
Motion by Supervisor Heath and seconded by Trustee Dopkowski to appoint William Martin as Liquor Inspector.
Motion carried.
New Business:
Garbage Bids
Discussion of the response cards from residents on garbage pick up bids. Clerk Rock stated 531 cards were mailed out, with 151 residents in favor of the pickup, 85 residents were not in favor of the pick up.
The garbage pickup topic was tabled until next month to allow Stevens Disposal to attend the meeting to answer questions.
Wireless Connection
Supervisor Heath spoke about Sprint and Verizon plans. Sprint would give a 15% discount. Looking for wireless connection for the supervisor, clerk, and Treasurer. After much discussion the issue was tabled to get further information.
Issues from Board Members or Officials
Treasurer Early – MTA conference dates the board members are attending.
Trustee Mancik – Well inspection is set for December 18 @ 1:30 P.M..
Clerk Rock – Stoneco has invited the board to a dinner. Received a bill for inspection of sirens.
Public Comment
New members of the Board of Review go to training in February and be allowed to buy book.
Question about garbage collection.
Two elections for 2009, February 24 (Bond issue) and May (School bd. Election)
Discussion of disposing of older wood chairs, metal cabinet , and two typewriters in basement.
Need for a storage building.
Adjournment
Motion by Trustee Mancik and seconded by Trustee Dopkowski to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted by: Margaret Rock
Larry Lee
