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1. The meeting was called to
order at
2. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Trustee DeKorne offered prayer.
3. The minutes of the May 15 Regular Board meeting were reviewed. MOTION DeKorne, Postmus, CARRIED to approve the minutes as presented. The minutes of the May 22 Special Board meeting were reviewed. MOTION Heeres, Mann, CARRIED to approve the minutes as presented.
4. The treasurer’s report of incomes and balances was given.
5. Public Comment: Jerroll Drenth introduced himself to the Board & audience. He announced that he is running for District 1 Commissioner. He explained the reasons he has decided to run at this time as being linked to the expiration of his appointment to the Antrim County Road Commission. He wishes to stay active in service to the community. He explained the changes in road funding that will soon take effect. This will dramatically increase the cost of road improvements for the townships. Burt Thompson will outline these changes at the MTA County Chapter meeting on June 27.
6. Public Comment: Blair Coutant, financial director, & Mike Paradis, chairman of the board of directors, representing Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility, addressed the Board explaining the decision to ask for a renewal of millage for Meadowbrook. The request for 1 mil for operations will appear on the August 8 ballot.
7. Public Comment: Bill Carpenter addressed the Board asking
for reconsideration of the Board’s decision to pave (only) 425 ft of
8. Cemeteries: VanderArk reported that water is needed in the
tanks at the Atwood & Ellsworth Cemeteries to allow visitors to water
flowers there. He was advised of
the repairs needed at the
9. Non-Sufficient Funds Checks: Postmus discussed charges for NSF checks. She has learned from MTA that we are not able to assess fees to recover these costs.
10. Pension Plan: Postmus reported on the proposal from Burnham & Flower and explained the retirement account choices including 457 and 401(a) plans. The Board members will review the proposals and decide later if a formal presentation by the vendor is desired.
11. Planning Commission: Rubingh reported that there has not been any activity on the Antrim Dells project. Another presentation is expected on July 11. He stated that the PC will not take any action until at least August 8 as materials need to be provided at least 30 days, for PC & consultant review, before action is taken. The Merrifield Special Approval was granted, with conditions, on June 13 for a home based business for engine repair.
12. Cemeteries: DeKorne reported that the rock is in place at
the
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15. Zoning Administrator Contract: Attorney Bryan Graham drafted a contract agreement for Jessica Marsh. She has reviewed it and a couple minor modifications were made. She will be an “at will” employee with an annual salary of $5,000.
16. Doris Pearl: Discussed appreciation letter, etc. for former ZA Doris Pearl. She was ZA from 1990 until 2006. The Board decided to send her a letter of appreciation and present her with a small plaque or clock to commemorate her years of service.
18. Bills represented by the attached list were presented for approval for payment. MOTION Mann, Postmus, CARRIED to approve the bills as presented.
19. Clerk will be out of town July 4 through July 12. Next meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 17.
20. The meeting was adjourned at
Respectfully submitted,
Donna L. Heeres