FRIENDSHIP TOWNSHIP
BOARD MEETING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2005 @ 7:00 P.M.
@ Friendship Township Hall

Meeting called to order by Supervisor Scott. Board members present were Major, Troup, Scott, Ward and Van Divner.
List of visitors attached.
Agenda approved with addition.
Minutes stood approved as presented.
Treasurer’s report received.

Henry Rokicki appeared regarding ongoing dust problem on South Hurd Lane, a private road/drive which runs along the eastern border of his property. Scott to draw up a letter for board to send to the homeowners on South Hurd Lane and bring it for the board’s review at the December meeting.

Recreation Committee report- committee brought recommendation for ash flooring for hall at a cost of $5,278.50. No action.

Middle Village Park report given by Gary Abent. Letters from the following people were read into the minutes and are attached : Nancy Buskirk; K. Frederick Hoffmann; Ron Krause; Merilee Sprague; Cynthia Donahey; Dale Scott; Dale Scott e-mail; DNR letter.

Scott moved, Major seconded, PASSED, that Friendship Township seek to join Readmond Township, Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians and Middle Village Park Management Committee in a mediation exercise. Van Divner to contact the other entities . Scott will help. (5-0)

The township’s zoning change request from RR2 to FF2 was passed by Emmet County Planning Commission and the Emmet County Board of Commissioners.

Van Divner moved, Major seconded, PASSED, to authorize Scott to contact Chris Bzdok regarding the water tank for the Mooradian Development on Beacon Hill Lane as to the responsibility for long term maintenance and replacement of underground tank and to review the township’s fire ordinance in general. (5-0)

Van Divner moved, Scott seconded, PASSED, to approve payment of $5.00 per patron to the Petoskey Library in fulfillment of Agreement dated November 2, 2005, total amount $345.00. (5-0)

Ben Veling wrote letter to board regarding timber, which is attached to the minutes.

Troup checked bills and checks for accuracy.

Van Divner moved, Major seconded, PASSED, to pay bills. Checks # 5116-5135 were written in the amount of $5,399.37. (5-0)

Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.


Janell Van Divner, Clerk
Minutes 110205.wps
Minutes 110205.doc