1. The meeting was called to order at
2. Supervisor Mann lead the Pledge of
Allegiance. Trustee DeKorne opened the
meeting with prayer.
3. The minutes of the February Regular
Board meeting were presented. MOTION Rubingh,
Postmus, CARRIED to approve the minutes amending article 23 to state: “Roads: The Antrim County Road Commission will be
asked to modify the hill on
4. The treasurer’s report of incomes
and balances was given. General Fund
Balance: $418,773.06 with $40,000 due from the Fire Fund; Fire Fund Balance: $52,732.91;
Roads Fund Balance: $164,430.23; Liquor Fund Balance: $1,793.79; Grand Total: $637,729.99. Summer Taxes are 94% collected. ($1,310,539.50) Winter Taxes are 90% collected. ($953,763.15)
5.
Public Comment: Chuck Fox addressed the Board asking for support of the
community fireworks that will be held on Saturday, July 3 this year. Jerry Rasmussen thanked the Board of the use
of the firehall property for the snowmobile trail. It was helpful to get snowmobiles into town
for gas and food. A few modifications
are planned for next year to improve the trail.
Supervisor thanked both Chuck & Jerry for their efforts to get the
trail into town and get the fireworks going.
6.
PTAF: MOTION to not collect PTAF for 2010 was made by DeKorne, supported
by Mann. Discussion was held and action
was tabled.
7.
Summer Tax levy: Postmus reported that the Ellsworth Community School
Board passed a resolution to collect ˝ of the levy with summer tax collection
at their December 2009 meeting. She has
reached an agreement with the school superintendent for
8.
Payment of bills between meetings: Postmus reported on a discussion with
our auditor regarding approval of such things as utility payments, phone
payments, postage for assessment notices, etc.
These items may be paid between meetings provided a policy is set by the
Board for payments to certain vendors.
She will work on language for such a policy.
9.
Fireworks Ordinance: Discussed need to get this in place.
10.
Fire Department: No word yet from
11.
The meeting was recessed @
12.
The Budget Public Hearing was convened at
13.
The Budget Public Hearing was adjourned at
14.
PTAF: MOTION to not collect the
PTAF for 2010 was again made by DeKorne, supported by Mann. Roll Call Vote: DeKorne: Yes; Heeres: Yes;
Mann: Yes; Postmus: Yes, Rubingh: Yes.
Resolution declared adopted.
15.
Budget Transfers: MOTION Mann,
DeKorne, CARRIED to transfer $50,000 from the General Fund to the Fire Fund as
budgeted. MOTION DeKorne, Heeres, CARRIED
to transfer $500 from the Liquor Fund to the General Fund for administration
fees as budgeted.
16.
Fire Millage: MOTION Mann, DeKorne, CARRIED to levy ˝
mil for fire protection with the 2010 tax levy. Roll Call Vote: Heeres: Yes; DeKorne: Yes; Mann:
Yes; Rubingh: No; Postmus: Yes.
Resolution declared adopted.
17.
Budget Adoptions: MOTION Heeres, Postmus, CARRIED to adopt the General
Fund Budget as proposed by Supervisor Mann.
5 YEAS.
MOTION Rubingh, Heeres, CARRIED to adopt the Liquor Fund Budget as
proposed by Supervisor Mann. 5 YEAS. MOTION
Heeres, Postmus, CARRIED to adopt the Roads Budget as proposed by Supervisor
Mann. 5 YEAS. MOTION Rubingh, DeKorne, CARRIED to adopt the
Fire Budget as proposed by Supervisor Mann.
5 YEAS.
18.
Planning Commission: Trustee Rubingh reported that the Planning
Commission will hold a public hearing on April 12 on a request from the
Ellsworth Farmers Exchange for a Special Approval under the Zoning
Ordinance. The proposal will increase
their operations on property they own in Atwood. The PC has sent the proposed amendment that
will allow Bed & Breakfast establishments in a Village zone to the
19.
PA 116 Agreement application from Marvin & Jane Rubingh was received
and forwarded to Antrim Conservation District and Antrim County Planning
Commission for review. Action will be
taken at the April 19 Township Board meeting if reviews have been completed.
20. Election Inspectors for
21.
Information Items:
23.
Phragmites: Clerk reported she met with Heidi Shaffer of the
Conservation District & developed plans for removing seed heads and
treatment for 2010. Volunteers are being
recruited to assist with these projects.
The mowing permit was received from the DNRE.
24.
Board of Review: Supervisor
reports that the BOR was fairly busy with property owners asking questions on
taxable values, uncapping of values, etc.
BOR members exhibited great professionalism in dealing with the public
and are commended for their service.
25.
Clean Up Day: Scheduled for
Saturday, May 8. Contract was received
from American Waste for $39 per compacted yard.
26.
Bills represented by the attached list were presented for approval for
payment. MOTION Mann, Postmus, CARRIED
to approve the bills as presented.
27. The meeting was adjourned at
Respectfully submitted,
Donna L. Heeres