LITTLE TRAVERSE TOWNSHIP
EMMET COUNTY, MICHIGAN

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES, AUGUST 9, 2006


Regular Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Dohm at 7:00 p.m.

Roll Call: Board members present, Allerding, Arman, Dohm, Garver, O誰eill. Also present Jane Taylor, and Newspaper Reporter.

Distribution of Correspondence: Minutes of H.S.A.S.D.A. of July 13,2006 and Operations Reports: Letter from Emmet County, repealing County Storm Water Ordinance #03-30: Minutes of Emmet County DPW of July 13, 2006 and Curbside Recycling Program 2nd Qtr. Activity report: Minutes of Emmet County Road Commission of July 14, 2006: Minutes of Township Zoning Board of June 10, 2006.
Supervisor and board Members reviewed the Correspondence.

Approve Minutes: Motion by Garver supported by O誰eill and carried, Regular Meeting Minutes of July 12, 2006 was approved as presented by the Clerk.

Public Comment: None.

Report on Work in Progress:
Roads in the Township are mostly completed.
Cemetery records are now on the Township Computer.
Waiting for the paper work on the Guisinger Property.
Storm Sewer is installed on Cook Street in Conway.
Two Parking lot lights are now installed at Township Hall.
Title work complete on property near the Americana Restaurant.

Proclamations of Eagle Scout Awards: Motion by Allerding supported by Garver and carried board adopted Proclamations in recognition of Richard M. Allen and Jason V. Laporte for earning their Eagle Scout Award.

Conway Community Center: Board discussed the Conway Community Building. Being that the building is not used to its potential and it is in need of much repair, it was resolved that the building be removed from the property and leave property as open space. Motion by Garver supported by O誰eill and carried advertise for the building to be removed based on proposals received.

Termination of unneeded Easement for Water Line: Supervisor reviewed the unneeded water line easement. It was stated that the easement was not necessary and the owners of the properties will install separate individual water lines to the Township water system. Motion by Allerding supported by O誰eill and carried termination of Water line easement was accepted.


Agreement with Bear Creek Township: Board discussed Act 8, 1967 agreement with Bear Creek Township for properties on Graham Road (map attached herein). Upon discussion no action was taken at this time.

Sewer Infiltration Findings: Supervisor gave update on the sewer infiltration findings. Motion by O誰eill supported by Allerding and carried board authorized continuing to use Michigan Back Flow Prevention, specifically Mike Smith to enforce sewer use and rate ordinance violations.

Other Business: No other business was brought before the board.

Approval of Bills: Upon review of the bills, motion by Garver supported by Allerding and carried board approved payment of the following bills: General Fund $123,995.17: Sewer Fund $53,569.22: Water Fund $9,247.70. Reference to breakdown attached herein.

Being of no further business brought before the board, Supervisor declared the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.





Lynda L. Arman
Township Clerk