1. The meeting was called to order at
2. The
meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Trustee Rubingh
offered prayer.
3. The minutes of the August Regular Board meeting
were read by Treasurer Postmus. MOTION Mann, Postmus,
CARRIED to approve the minutes with the deletion of “CARRIED” in
item 15, and restate the fourth sentence in item 16 to read “Sue Kessler,
PC Chair, had reported that the Planning Consultant, Mary Campbell, had
suggested the PC review the county’s recommendations as a group in
September.”
4. The treasurer’s report of incomes and
balances was given. General Fund
Balance: $320,208.70 with $80,000.00 due from the Fire Fund; Fire Fund: $121,701.81;
Liquor Fund: $2,090.15; Road Fund: $33,951.84; Grand Total: $477,952.50. Summer Tax Collection continues. Approximately 77% of the taxes have been
collected, a total of $749,594.74.
5. Phragmites: Bryan Graham, the township’s legal
counsel, addressed the Board on the necessary procedures to control the phragmites on the lakeshore. A permit from the DEQ is needed for spraying
the herbicide. He advised the Board to
adopt an ordinance to specify plans for the treatment of the invasive plant
species. An inspector should be hired to
determine the presence of the plants, prepare a written report for the board
and treat the pests. Funding methods were
discussed. Attorney Graham will send a
copy of the ordinance adopted by the two townships on
6. Timberlane Terrace/White Pine Shores Dispute: Rubingh reported on
legal battle between property owners over property lines for a common lake
access parcel.
7. Planning
Commission: Rubingh reported that the Planning
Commission has reviewed the recommendations from Antrim County Planning
Commission on the proposed amendment B for Article VIII, Section 8.03,
subsection 13.a and Article II Definitions (Tower Setback & Safety
Zone). The PC recommends adoption of
this amendment. MOTION Rubingh, DeKorne,
CARRIED to adopt this amendment. YEAS: Rubingh, DeKorne, Mann, Postmus. NAYS:
None. Absent: Heeres. Also, the PC reviewed the recommendations
from the Antrim County Planning Commission on the proposed amendment A for
Article VI, Section 6.09, footnote a. (Lot Sizes). The PC recommended rejection of this
amendment. MOTION Rubingh, DeKorne,
to adopt this amendment. YEAS:
None. NAYS: Rubingh,
DeKorne, Mann, Postmus. Absent: Heeres. MOTION WAS DEFEATED. The PC is working on language for a
Farm/Forest zoning district and provisions for accessory structures to be
constructed under certain circumstances without a primary structure.
8. Fire
Department Report: The Fire Board met this evening. Recommendation was received for purchase of 6
signs for emergency traffic control @ $250 each ($1500 total). MOTION Mann, Postmus,
CARRIED to purchase the signs. Also,
recommended purchase of NFPA/OSHA required safety vests for 20 personnel @ cost
of $27 each ($540 total). MOTION Mann, DeKorne, CARRIED to approve the purchase. Chief Groenink
voiced concerns over the safety of the
9. Rescue/EMS
Report: Don Frosty reported that the application for licensure as a Basic Life
Support non-transport unit is ready to be filed. The
10. Bills
represented by the attached list were presented for approval for payment. MOTION Mann, Postmus,
CARRIED to approve the bills as presented.
11. Zoning
Administrator Report: Andy Veenstra reported that he had a tour of the new
facilities @
12.
Investment Designation Resolution: Postmus
reported she will present a revised investment policy at our October meeting.
13. Cemeteries:
DeKorne reported that the water tanks are filled at
the Cemeteries. He delivered a bouquet
of flowers to Pete VanderArk, who is recuperating at
home.
20.
Supervisor Report: The letters to property owners west of US 31
regarding the invasion of the phragmites plant
species and the change in ambulance providers have been sent out. There have been many phone calls with
questions about the letters. The
Breezeway Task Force grant application has been filed by Jan Kellogg of the
NLEA on our behalf. The Historical
Society is in need of new furniture in their building. Currently, they are using all folding chairs
and tables. Supervisor plans to talk
with them about obtaining more appropriate furnishing to enhance their
museum.
21. PTAF: Postmus reported that PTAF can only be levied annually at
the budget hearing, not mid tax season.
22. The next
meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 20.
23. The
meeting was adjourned at
Respectfully submitted,
Hellen Allen
Deputy Clerk