Cross Village Township
Board Meeting
Minutes
7-10-07
Present: Howard Wood, Maria Krupa, Gene Reck, Catherine Schlappi, Steve Keller

Call to order: Supervisor Wood called the regular meeting of the Cross Village board to order at 7:00 p.m., July 10, 2007.

Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all present.

Motion: made by Clerk Reck supported by Trustee Keller to approve the agenda. Motion carried.

Motion: to approve June minutes made by Clerk Reck and supported by Treasurer Krupa.  Motion carried.

Motion: to approve Treasurer’s report made by Clerk Reck and supported by Trustee Schlappi.  Motion carried.

Total bills paid June 2007-$ 10,110.24.

Announcements/Correspondence: Supervisor Wood reported that the Governor and State Representative responded to the township’s letter about the proposed changes in responsibilities of the Townships.

Public comments: Comments were made praising the beach as it currently is configured and against the return of the circle drive: reminder of the mini-fair, silent auction, need for a group to begin planning for an improved boat launch:  questioning of the timing of the revision of the “reverter clause”, need for public rest rooms, need for playground, and praise for the new bear platform; praise for recycling; need for signs in area; need to move on with restoring the circle.

Committee Reports: The beach committee report will be discussed later in the agenda.

Old Business:
a.    “Reverter clause”: Jim Ramer was present to discuss the conversion of the “reverter clause to a deed restriction as proposed by the Tribe.

Motion: to move into executive session made by Clerk Reck and supported by Trustee Schlappi.  Motion carried.
Regular meeting closed at 7:15
Regular meeting opened at 7:43

Clerk Reck read resolution #2002-14 in support of tribal use of the Cross Village Township Port/Park boat launch.

Motion: made by Clerk Reck and supported by Trustee Schlappi to instruct the Township Attorney to proceed with a discussion with the Tribe to convert the “reverter clause” to a deed restriction as proposed in executive session.  Motion carried.

b.    Discussion of the plan previously moved to return the beach area to the configuration previously used was begun.  The sheriff’s office sent a letter reporting that they were not in favor of the plan. Supervisor Wood reported that he had not received a response from the state agencies as to whether or not we could reconfigure the area. Clerk Reck reported that he had a response and that we could move forward.  Supervisor Wood will arrange for the movement of the rocks.  Additionally, Supervisor Wood added T. Samuels, L. Keller and G. Reck to the recreational committee with the task of planning for a new portable boat launch.

Motion: made by Supervisor Wood and supported by Clerk Reck to require the circle have no parking signs, towing if needed, no loitering, no alcoholic beverages and that the large rocks be used on site. Upon a roll call vote the following voted YES: G. Reck, S. Keller, C. Schlappi . NO: M. Krupa, H. Wood, 
 
c. Gary Garret reported on the progress of the recycle site.  A driveway permit is required as well as a gravel base.

New Business
Supervisor Wood reported on a proposed plan by the County to provide transportation when needed in our area.

Second Public Comment:  Questions were asked about the return on the CDs and money market accounts, the need for public rest rooms and the need for the board to respond to the public comments with some form of action.

Motion to Adjourn: Supervisor Wood moved and Treasurer Krupa           supported a motion to adjourn at 8:30pm. Motion carried.


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Supervisor- H.  Wood                                                           Clerk –Gene Reck