1. The meeting was called to order at
2.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Trustee Rubingh offered prayer.
3.
Supervisor Mann presented the Citizen of the Year Award for 2008 to Mary
Peterson. A brief recess was held for
the reception for Mary.
4.
The Board reconvened at
5. The minutes of the May Regular Board
meeting were reviewed. MOTION DeKorne, Rubingh, CARRIED to
approve the minutes amending item #10 “guide” wires to be
“guy” wires.
6. The treasurer’s report of
incomes and balances was given. Fund
Balances: General Fund: $332,583.74 with $120,000 due from the Fire Fund; Fire
Fund: $132,343.48; Liquor Fund: $1,120.71; Roads Fund: $70,688.65; Grand Total:
$536,736.58.
7.
The Public Hearing on the Grand Traverse Pallet Company petition for
establishment of an Industrial Development District on property at
8.
The regular meeting was reconvened at
9.
Discussion was held regarding the possibility of enlarging the district
to include the entire township. A
RESOLUTION was offered by Mann, Supported by Postmus,
to establish an Industrial Development District as presented at
10.
Fireworks: Jerry Rasmussen addressed the Board asking for approval on a
permit application by David Muha for a public display
of fireworks over
11.
12.
Zoning Administrator: Andy Veenstra addressed the Board and reported on
a workshop he attended. He recommended
members of the Planning Commission be encouraged to attend to learn of the many
changes that have been made to the State’s Planning & Zoning
Acts. He also attended a meeting with
FEMA last week on flood areas within the township. The Township needs to re-apply to FEMA by
October 1 for property owners to be able to obtain flood insurance. The DEQ/Cadillac office presented the information. Andy announced that he will out of town June
22 to August 1. Marv Rubingh
agreed to handle permits during that time with the exception of July 10-19 when
he will be out of town. Donna Heeres will handle permits during Marv’s
absence. There have been only 8 permits
issued so far this year.
13.
Fire Truck Loan: MOTION Postmus, DeKorne, CARRIED to gift $42,400 from the General Fund to
the Fire Fund. MOTION Postmus, Mann, CARRIED to transfer $40,000 as Principal
Payment on the Fire Truck Loan and $2400 as Interest Payment on the Fire Truck
Loan from the Fire Fund to the General Fund.
14.
Clean Up Day: Clerk presented a spreadsheet of the costs of the clean up
days since begun in 1993.
15. Planning Commission: Rubingh reported the Planning Commission will meet on June
17 for a Public Hearing on the proposed amendments. He invited the Board to attend the Centennial
Farms Celebration at his farm on Friday June 27 from
16.
ZBA: Clerk reported that application for variance to allow parcel
divisions by the Estate of Lois Stott, Barbara Pitkin, administrator, was filed
and the public hearing is scheduled for July 7 @
18.
Electric Use at Township Hall: Clerk shared the annual use history for
the prior two years. A large increase
was identified with probable sources being the Christmas lights, the air
conditioning, and the electric heat in the offices. MOTION Mann, Rubingh,
CARRIED to purchase and install programmable timers in the two offices to
reduce the wasted energy. Also, measures
will be taken to avoid heating the large meeting room with the electric heater
in the office room. A timer will be
installed on the Christmas lights when they are illuminated during the
Christmas season. Rental Rates were
discussed and need to be revised.
19. Correspondence: Letter from Unison
regarding a proposal for the
20.
21. Audit Report was distributed. Clerk will contact the auditor to present the
information at the July 21 Board Meeting.
22. Roads: Supervisor reported that the
ACRC will not allow us to hire another firm to maintain our gravel roads. MOTION Mann, DeKorne,
CARRIED to hire the ACRC to place gravel on Bennett, Brown, Church and Doctor
Roads as per the estimates contingent upon completion by
23. Farmers Market: The first weekly
farmers market will be held in downtown Ellsworth on Saturday, August 2 from
24. Breezeway/Task Force Meeting:
Supervisor Mann updated the Board on the meeting held by the group. Next meeting is scheduled for June 17 @
26. Bills represented by the attached
list were presented for approval for payment.
MOTION DeKorne, Postmus,
CARRIED to pay the bills as presented.
27.
Next meeting Monday July 21 @
28. The meeting was adjourned at
Respectfully submitted,
Donna L. Heeres
Resolution Establishing Industrial Development District
At the regular meeting of the Banks Township Board held on
Present: Supervisor Mann, Clerk Heeres,
Treasurer Postmus, Trustee Rubingh,
Trustee DeKorne.
Absent: None.
The following preamble and resolution were offered by
Supervisor
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No.198 of 1974, as amended, the
Banks Township Board of Trustees has the authority to establish
“Industrial Development Districts” within the Township; and
WHEREAS, Grand Traverse Pallet petitioned Banks Township to
establish an Industrial Development District on property located in Banks
Township hereinafter described; and
WHEREAS, construction, acquisitions, alternations or
installation of a proposed facility has not commenced at the time of filing the
request to establish this district; and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by mail to all owners
of real property located within the district, and to the public by newspaper
advertisement in the Antrim Review and/or
public posting of the hearing on the establishment of the proposed district;
and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on
WHEREAS, the Banks Township Board of Trustees deems it to be
in the public interest of
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Banks Township Board of
Trustees that the following described parcel of land situated in
Parcel Number
Legal Description:
BEG AT THE E-W 1/4 LINE OF SEC 23, 883.05 FT E OF
THE CENTER 1/4
be and here is established as an Industrial Development
District pursuant to the provision of Act No. 198 of the Public Acts of 1974 to
be known as the 7161 Essex Road Industrial Development District.
Ayes: Heeres, Postmus,
DeKorne, Mann, Rubingh
Nays: None
Resolution declared adopted.
I certify that the foregoing constitutes a true and complete
copy of a resolution adopted by the Banks Township Board of Trustees,
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Donna Heeres,