1. The meeting was called to order at
2. Supervisor Mann lead the Pledge of
Allegiance. Trustee Rubingh opened the
meeting with prayer.
3. The minutes of the January Regular
Board meeting were presented. MOTION Mann,
Postmus, CARRIED to approve the minutes as presented. The minutes of the February 4 Special Meeting
were presented. MOTION Rubingh, Postmus,
CARRIED to approve the minutes as presented.
The minutes of the February 15 Planning Together Workshop were
presented. MOTION Mann, Rubingh, CARRIED
to approve the minutes as presented.
Comments were made about the success of the Planning Workshop and
appreciation for participants.
4. The treasurer’s report of incomes
and balances was given. General Fund
Balance: $397,099.92 with $40,000 due from the Fire Fund; Fire Fund Balance: $61,558.25;
Roads Fund Balance: $149,450.81; Liquor Fund Balance: $1,793.51; Grand Total: $609,902.49. Summer Taxes are 93% collected. ($1,307,260.40) Winter Taxes are 89% collected. ($942,203.82)
5.
Bills represented by the attached list were presented for approval for
payment. MOTION Postmus, Rubingh,
CARRIED to approve the bills as presented.
6. Public Comment: None.
7.
Township Insurance: Adam Gandolfi of Municipal Underwriters of Michigan
outlined the coverage contained in our property and liability insurance. One change is that the liability limit has no
aggregate limit. The premium for 2010-11
is $11,358. This is reduced from $13,400
in 2009 and nearly equal to 2002 premium of $11,261. MOTION Mann, Rubingh, CARRIED to accept the
proposal from MUM and approve payment of the premium with this month’s bills.
8.
Fire Dept: Chief Groenink reported that the Fire Board meeting was not
held today due to lack of a quorum. He
requested approval for purchase of some items for the FD. 1) a circular saw to
cut steel $470. 2)
9.
The meeting was recessed @
10.
The Fire Budget Public Hearing was convened at
11.
The Fire Budget Public Hearing was adjourned at
12.
PTAF: Discussion on levy for 2010-11. Treasurer Postmus reported that PTAF may be
levied at 0% to 1% for all or some categories.
PTAF is established by resolution and is in effect until revoked by the
Township Board.
13.
Summer Tax Collection:
14.
Personal Property Tax: Trustee
Rubingh has been in communication with State Rep Kevin Elsenheimer about the
details of the issue.
15.
Planning Commission: Trustee Rubingh reported that the Planning
Commission met on February 17 with a public hearing on a wind anemometer tower
application. The tower was
approved. The PC asked that the Beemon
Escrow account be closed and refund of any unused funds be returned to Mr. Beemon. On March 8, a public hearing will be held on
a language amendment to allow Bed & Breakfast businesses in a Village zone
and a change of Ag & Conservation/Recreation zones to Farm/Forest.
16.
The next regular Township Board meeting will be held March 22 rather
than March 15 @
17.
Salary Resolution: MOTION Mann,
Heeres, to freeze salaries at the current level. Discussion was held and the Motion was
withdrawn. MOTION Mann, Postmus, CARRIED
to set salaries for 2010-11 as follows: Supervisor: $11,500; Clerk: $19,000
with deduction for Health Insurance premiums; Treasurer: $15,000 (reduction of
$1000 over 2009-10); Trustees: $2,000.
Roll Call Vote: Postmus Yes, Rubingh Yes, Mann Yes, Heeres Yes. Absent: DeKorne. Motion carried.
18.
BS&A Online: MOTION Rubingh, Mann, CARRIED to purchase BS&A
Online tax inquiry software for $2000 for 12 months.
19.
Treasurer’s Computer: Currently
is a 2002 version desktop that is running at slow speeds. MOTION Postmus, Heeres, CARRIED to purchase a
new laptop with extra monitor and printer/fax/scanner, MS Office, 3 years Norton’s
antivirus and Windows 7 operating system for up to $1500.
20.
Phragmites: Clerk reported she will meet with Heidi Shaffer of the
Conservation District on Monday to develop plans for removing seed heads and
treatment for 2010.
21.
Sheriff Report of 911 calls was reviewed.
22.
Board of Review: Supervisor reports
that Nelson Spoelman has resigned for health reasons. Supervisor appoints Miner (Jim) Veenstra to
fill the vacancy until
23.
Roads: The Antrim County Road
Commission will be asked to modify the hill on Byers Road prior to paving. A contract is expected soon for this work.
24.
Northern Lakes Economic
25.
Clean Up Day: Scheduled for
Saturday, May 8. Details will be same as
last year. The community garage sales will
be advertised for May 1.
26.
Cemetery/Park needs: A list of
equipment needs provided by Judy VanderArk was reviewed by the Board. The needs will be incorporated into the
budget for next year.
27.
Energy Audit: Discussed need for further review.
28. The meeting was adjourned at
Respectfully submitted,
Donna L. Heeres