LITTLE TRAVERSE TOWNSHIP EMMET COUNTY, MICHIGAN REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 14, 2007 Regular Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Dohm at 1:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Board members present, Allerding, Arman, Dohm, Garver, O’Neill. Also present Jane Taylor and one visitor Paul Mooradian.
Correspondence: Minutes of H.S.A.S.D.A. of March 8, 2007: Minutes of H.S.A.F.A. of March 2 and April 11, 2007: Minutes of Emmet Co. DPW of March 22, 2007: MTA Spring District Meetings Registration form: 1st Qtr. Water Flow Report.
Approve Minutes: Motion by O’Neill supported by Garver and carried board approved Regular Meeting Minutes of March 12, 2007 and Special Meeting Minutes of March 31, 2007, as presented by the Clerk.
Public Comment: None.
Meeting Schedule for 2007/08: Regular Meeting schedule was discussed by the board. One change would be made that being the May Meeting will be on Wednesday, May 9th, at 7:00 p.m. Motion by Allerding supported by Garver and carried board passed the 2007/08 Meeting Schedule as amended.
MLCC Transfer Resolution: A Resolution was presented to the board for a request to transfer ownership of a Liquor Class C Licensed Business with Dance-Entertainment Permit located at 1601 M-119, Petoskey, Michigan. The transfer proposal of the license is from Justex to Audrey and Richard Mooradian. Paul Mooradian was present representing the Mooradians. Mr Mooradian stated that they are the lien holders of the property and building, and the liquor license, and not the personal property. Paul Mooradian felt that the Township should try to collect the personal property taxes from Justex and Farrington, not the Mooradians. Supervisor Dohm noted that this is not the first time the Mooradian’s have been involved in license transfers involving delinquent personal property taxes. He stated contrary to Mr. Mooradian’s comments, there was in fact personal property still on site such as the free standing sign and coolers and compressors. He stated he did not think it would be in the best interest of the Township or the Mooradians to seize and sell, or remove them. Mr. Mooradian asked if the Township had a written policy on license requests. Mr. Dohm responded there is no written policy, but the procedure consistently used was to invite the proposed new owners to meet with the Board and discuss issues pertaining to debts owing, the intended operations, and other issues affecting the Township, including compliance with Township Ordinances, rules and regulations. This has been consistently done in the past, and this review is no different. Mr. Mooradian asked members of the Board to consider the issue based on their own interpretation of the facts. Mr. Dohm polled the Board members individually for comment. It was the unanimous consensus of the Board that the transfer request should be denied since this was not the first time this same license, representing past and future operations at this same location caused a burden on the Township and the taxing jurisdictions with taxes owed. Mr. Dohm then asked Mr. Mooradian if he would like the Board to table the request until the next meeting to give him time to present our discussion to his father and mother, and possibly council to try to prevent a denial resolution. Mr. Mooradian was not supportive of this suggestion. Mr. Dohm then called for a resolution. Motion by Garver supported by Arman and carried in a roll call vote as follows: Dohm aye, O’Neill aye, Garver aye, Allerding aye, Arman aye, the Transfer Resolution was denied, (copy attached).
Election Inspectors: Motion by Allerding supported by O’Neill and carried board members confirmed the following people for Election Inspectors for the School Election to be held on May 8, 2007, Velma Benson, Connie Green, Mary Ivey and Lynda Arman.
Harbor Area Community Recreation, Trails & Open Space Plan: Board members discussed the Plan, Supervisor Dohm reviewed the Plan with Board Members and the goals of the Recreation, Trails and Open Space Plan. Upon discussion Resolution to support the implementation of the Harbor Area Community Recreation, Trails and Open Space Plan was presented, motion by O’Neill supported by Allerding and carried in a roll call vote as follows: Dohm aye, O’Neill aye, Garver aye, Allerding aye, Arman aye, Resolution in support of the Plan was passed (copy attached herein).
Fire Hall Project: Supervisor gave report on the progress of the Sub-Station Project which is next to the Township Hall. He stated that the bids have been awarded except for the masonary, (attached herein) and project is going well.
Bear Creek Sewer Treatment: Supervisor Dohm reported on the Bear Creek Sewer Treatment progress. The plan for Bear Creek to join the H.S.A.S.D.A is still being discussed and it is not final as of this Board Meeting.
Dust Control: Board Members received bid tabulation as recommended by the Emmet County Road Commission for dust control. Consensus of the board is to follow the Road Commissions bid by Team Services at $.10 per gallon (attached herein).
Lawn Fertilizer: Proposals were received from three different Companies on lawn fertilizer for the Townships properties. Consensus of the Board is to stay with Hometown Lawn Care, the lowest proposal.
Crooked Tree Arts Council Contract: Board Members agreed to provide the Crooked Tree Arts with a sum of $500.00 as the Township has done in past years. Motion by Allerding supported by O’Neill and carried the Agreement was passed (copy attached herein).
Northern Lakes Economic Alliance Contract: Motion by Allerding supported by Garver and carried board passed the Agreement for Northern Lakes Economic Alliance support services for 2007/08, (copy attached herein).
Approve Bills: Upon review of the bills, motion by Garver supported by Allerding and carried, board approved payment of the following bills: General Fund $28,181.77: Sewer Fund $20,057.65: Water Fund $6,636.74. Reference to breakdown attached herein.
