Monday June 21, 2010
Draft Minutes
1. The
meeting was called to order at
2.
Supervisor Mann opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and offered prayer.
3. The
minutes of the May Regular Board meeting were presented. MOTION Mann, Rubingh, CARRIED to approve the
minutes with an amendment in article 18, adding “YEAS: 4, NAY: None, Abstain:
Rubingh.”
4. The
treasurer’s written report of incomes and balances was given. General Fund Balance: $354,596.39 with $40,000
due from the Fire Fund; Fire Fund Balance: $78,409.32; Roads Fund Balance: $57,287.14;
Liquor Fund Balance: $1169.71; Grand Total: $497,462.56. Treasurer reported that the 2010 tax data is
down a little. She expects to mail out
the summer tax bills by the end of the month.
5. Public Comment: Ron Gielda of Wolverine
Fireworks Display Inc. addressed the Board to update on the plans for fireworks
display over St Clair Lake on July 3.
The completed permit application has been filed with the Township Clerk
and will be acted on later in the meeting.
6. Public
comment was closed @
7. Fireworks Permit: MOTION Mann, Heeres,
CARRIED to approve the permit application by David Rasmussen for fireworks
display on
8. Fire Dept: Jon Kelly & Darrell Richards
recently completed FFI & MFR classes.
Darrell achieved perfect attendance and Jon missed only one class due to
work obligations. Darrell placed first
on Drill Day. They were both
congratulated by the Board for their achievements and thanked for their
dedication to the community. Chief
Groenink reported on the Board’s questions on the reimbursement report of last
month. He said that costs were up in spite
of number of runs being down due to 1.5 more volunteers, on average, responding
to the runs. The Department was thanked
by the Board for their dedication. Chief
Groenink reported that all ordered equipment has arrived and is in use. The department assisted with Pig Roast
activities including the Fun Run and the parade. Concern was expressed over the trees at the
9. Zoning Administrator: Andy Veenstra reported
two permits have been issued, one for a sign, one for a new house. He reported that the Right to Farm Act covers
the application by the Zimmermans (see last month’s minutes).
10. Planning Commission: Rubingh reported that
Heritage Wind Energy is working on a contract with an energy company for
transmission distribution and sale of the electric power. They are also negotiating with property
owners for transmission lines and a substation.
Sue Kessler has resigned from the Planning Commission as she is moving
from the area. She has been an asset to
the community and PC and will be greatly missed. Bill Austin was elected chairman of the
Planning Commission. Ordinance Number 1
of 2010 to allow for bed and breakfast facilities in the Village District was
approved by the PC and favorable comments were received from the Antrim County
Planning Commission. MOTION Rubingh,
DeKorne to adopt Ordinance Number 1 of 2010 to amend section 6.06.2 of the
Zoning Ordinance: Postmus: Yes, Rubingh: Yes, Mann: Yes, DeKorne: Yes, Heeres:
Yes. AMENDMENT declared adopted. It will be published in the Antrim Review and
will be effective 8 days after publication.
11. Gas & Oil Leases: Rubingh reports
negotiations continue for non-development leasing of Township Properties.
12.
13. Township Hall Energy Audit: The Clerk was asked to solicit bids for
lighting retrofits for the lower level of the Township Hall and for
modification of the heating/AC ductwork to improve efficiency. Bids will be opened at the July meeting. Bids for sealing of air infiltrations areas
and addition of insulation to the attic will be solicited and be opened at the
August meeting.
14. Information Items: Phragmites education program
set for Tuesday, June 22 @
15. PC Appointments: Supervisor Mann announced
that due to the resignation of Susan Kessler from the Planning Commission a
vacancy has occurred. Supervisor
appoints Jack Costolo to the Planning Commission effective immediately and for
an additional three years beginning
16. ZBA Appointments: Supervisor Mann appoints
Dennis Penfold, Mike McDuffie, Jack Danbert and Jack Costolo to one year terms,
beginning
17. Roads: Doctor and
18. Cemeteries: Letter from County Prosecutor
Charles Koop reminding municipalities of their legal responsibilities to
provide flags and flag holders on the graves of veterans was read. If veterans graves are not decorated, the
family should contact the Township Office with a request for same.
19. Deputy Clerk: Heeres reported she has asked
Jan Olach to serve as deputy clerk to assist with voter registration and
election duties. MOTION Heeres, Mann,
CARRIED to approve the appointment, effective immediately.
20. Breezeway Cruise: Supervisor Mann reported on
a very successful cruise night again this year.
He awarded John Hastings the distinctive award of Banks Township Citizen
of the Year. Congratulations John!
21. Bills
represented by the attached list were presented for approval for payment. MOTION Mann, DeKorne, CARRIED to approve the
bills as presented.
22. The next meeting will be Monday, July 19 @
23.
The meeting was adjourned at
Respectfully
submitted,
Donna
L. Heeres