Cross Village Township
Board Meeting
Minutes
5-13-08
Present: Howard Wood, Maria Krupa, Gene Reck, Steve Keller, Catherine Schlapp

Call to order: The regular meeting of the Cross Village board was called to order by Supervisor Wood at 7:00 p.m.

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

Move to Public Hearing on Millage Proposal at 7:02
The meeting was opened by Supervisor Wood to public comment.  Comments similar to those of the April 24, 2008 meeting were heard.  In additions several comments were offered on alternatives to a mileage.  Could existing Township funds be used to off set the cost of the land?  There was some feeling that the ballot language needed to include provision for non-development of the land.  Perhaps a site plan is needed so voters know exactly what will be done with the land.  Other sources of funding need to be explored.  Move to return to Regular Meeting at 7:55

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

Motion: to approve the special April 24 minutes made by Clerk Reck and supported by Trustee Schlappi.  Motion carried.

Motion: to approve the regular April 1 minutes made by Clerk Reck and supported by Trustee Schlappi.  Motion carried.

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

Total bills paid April 2008-$ 66,515.77

Announcements/Correspondence: Public comments: None
 
 Public comments: A comment was made about the apparent failure to supply invoices       for a DNR grant from 2004.  The board will look into resolving this issue.

Committee Reports: None

Boat Ramp: A representative of the Engineering firm Fleis & Vandenbrink, James B. Schiffer , P.E. was present and discussed possibilities for improving our current portable ramp.  L. Keller and T. Samuels were on hand to supply details of the needs of users.

Old Business:
a. Cross property: A discussion of a resolution to go on the August ballot was undertaken.  It was decided to change the wording for the ballot to include provisions for preserving the land as undeveloped and come back to the discussion at a later date.
b. Motion: to approve 2007-2008 Budget amendments made by Trustee Schlappi and supported by Clerk Reck.  Motion carried.
c. Motion: to approve the Amended 2008-2009 Revenue Budget made by Clerk Reck and supported by Trustee Keller. A roll call vote was taken and the resolution passed unanimously.
d. Motion: to approve the Resolution 2008-003-revized made by Clerk Reck and supported by Supervisor Wood. A roll call vote was taken and the resolution passed unanimously.
e. Library Contract: No action was taken.

New Business:
a. Road Commission contract for Division road.  Motion: Clerk Reck moved that Supervisor Wood be authorized to sign the road contract and was supported by Treasurer Krupa. Motion carried.
b. Auditor’s contract: Motion: Clerk Reck moved that Supervisor Wood be authorized to sign the Auditor’s contract and was supported by Trustee Schlappi. Motion carried.
c. Kornmeier variance: Motion: Clerk Reck moved and Supervisor Wood seconded the motion that the variance be granted.  Motion carried.
d. Letter to the Road Commission about fire signs: Motion: Clerk Reck moved and Trustee Schlappi seconded the motion that the letter by the Clerk be sent..  Motion carried.
e. Cemetery : Motion: Trustee Schlappi moved and Clerk Reck seconded the motion that one tree in the cemetery be cut by L. Keller. Motion carried.

Second Public comments:  A question was asked about the possibility of road sweeping in the village.

Motion to adjourn at 8:47 pm the meeting made by Trustee Schlappi and supported by Clerk Reck.  Motion carried. 


__________________Supervisor- H.  Wood ___________________Clerk –Gene Reck