REGULAR MEETING MINUTES, APRIL 9, 2005


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, Jean Beckly, Connie Tanner, Newspaper Reporter, and several other guests.

Distribution of Correspondence: Minutes of Emmet County Road Commission of March 11, 2005:
Minutes of Township Zoning Board of April 4, 2005: Quarterly water flow report.

Approve Minutes: Motion by O’Neill supported by Garver and carried, Regular Meeting Minutes of March 12, 2005 and Special Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2005 were approved as presented.

Public Comment: None.

2005/06 Meeting Schedule: Regular Board Meetings were discussed and suggestion was made to change regular meetings from Saturdays to Wednesday evenings. Board members agreed to change the regular meeting times for the summer months to an evening time. Regular Meetings will be held on Wednesday evenings, June 15, July 20, August 17, and September 14 at 7:00 p.m. Motion by Allerding supported by Garver and carried meetings were changed.

Adoption of Comprehensive Recreation Plan: Recreation Plan attached here in. Adoption of the plan would be to satisfy planning requirements by the State in the event that Township would want to apply for a grant. Motion by Garver supported by Allerding and carried in a roll call vote as follows: Dohm aye, O’Neill aye, Garver aye, Allerding aye, Arman aye board adopted the Comprehensive Plan.

Blight #16: Board discussed the civil infraction enforcement regarding blight #16. Upon discussion consensus of the board was to turn over to legal council for court action if necessary.

Zoning Administration & Enforcement: Supervisor Dohm talked with owners of Northern Garbage Removal regarding their operation on M-119. The business has since moved trucks from yard, and the operation seems to have been cleared up. No other action was taken.

Zoning Consultant Agreement: Board reviewed and discussed the Zoning Consultant Compensation package. Upon discussion the adjustment of 3.2% increase was made. Motion by O’Neill supported by Allerding and carried.


Zoning Administrator Compensation: Board members approved the compensation of Zoning Administrator. Motion by Allerding supported by Garver and carried with Dohm adstaining the Compensation was approved with no changes.

Northern Lakes Economic Development: Board members discussed the contract. Upon discussion motion by Allerding supported by O’Neill and carried, contract was approved.

Crooked Tree Arts Council: Motion by O’Neill supported by Garver and carried board approved the Contract with Crooked Tree Arts Council.

Powell Road Project: Tri-County Excavating was awarded the bid on the Powell Road Project. Supervisor discussed the contract with board members. There are some issues in the contract that needed to be addressed. Board members authorized the Supervisor and the Clerk to sign the contract after the issues were resolved. Motion by Arman, supported by O’Neill and carried, Powell Road project was passed.

Dust Control Program: Board discussed the dust layer program and agreed to the same program as in 2004 (attached herein).

Road Priority Project: Supervisor reviewed and board discussed the priorities of road to be repaired. Supervisor Dohm and Trustee Garver will evaluate the roads for priorities. Board will discuss at the May meeting.

Election Inspectors: Board members confirmed election inspectors for the May 5, 2005 Election. Confirmed Inspectors: C. Green, V. Benson, M. Ivy, L. Murchie, N. McCarey. Clerk will select from list as needed. Motion by Allerding supported by O’Neill and carried.

McHugh-Swift Waterline Extension: Board members reviewed the waterline extension plans for the sewer line easements. Approve application with assurance that they will pay for any easement repair work. Upon discussion motion by Allerding supported by O’Neill and carried board approved the Waterline extension.

Boat Launch Ramp: Benchmark will put a proposal together for the project (attached herein).

Approve Bills: Supervisor reviewed payment voucher. Motion by Garver supported by Allerding and carried board approved payment of the following bills: General Fund $19,216.73: Sewer Fund $19,570.19: Water Fund $6,155.97, Total of $44,042.89. Reference to breakdown attached herein.

Landscape Project: Board members discussed the landscape materials to be used around the sign at the Township Hall. Board members approved the materials and project will continue.

Being of no further business brought before the board, Supervisor Dohm adjourned the meeting at 2:10 p.m.

Lynda L. Arman, Township Clerk