Oak Grove Cemetery Maintenance Personnel minutes

Oak Grove Cemetery Maintenance Personnel

       Job Description

       1.) Mow.

       2.) Trim when necessary.

       3.) Minor tree trimming when necessary.

       4.) Rake and burn leaves.

       5.) I have the authority to hire additional help during the raking season and the Township will pay those that rake $7.40 per hour.

       6.) I will submit the names and total hours worked by those raking to the Township Clerk by the first Monday of the month (checks are released the second Monday of the month).

       7.) I will mark all graves for burial and place topsoil and grass seed on the graves within reasonable time after burial.

      8.) When necessary I will thaw graves for burials during the winter months.

      9.) Weather permitting I will pour all headstone foundations within two weeks after the order is placed.

     10.) For memorial weekend each year I will have the cemetery well manicured.

     11.) By memorial weekend each year I will place flags on all veteran graves and remove them approximately 3 weeks later.

     12.) I will make certain the flagpole flag is in place and presentable around April 15^th and remove it around October 15^th each year. I am to obtain new flags from the clerk as flags become tattered or torn.

      13.) When necessary, I will be in charge of the cemetery sexton’s position when s/he is on vacation. I will inform the cemetery sexton when I will be on vacation so that s/he can fulfill my duties during my absence also.

      14.) I have in my possession a Home Depot Credit Card that can only be used to purchase bags of cement and other small items necessary to maintain the care of the cemetery and I will seek Board approval prior to single item purchases over $250.

      17.) I will charge gas for all cemetery gas powered tools, mowers and etc. and propane for the grave heater with the charge card that is on file at the Exxon Mobile gas station at Baldwin Rd. and M21.

      18.) I will not misuse the charge cards. Nor will I use the charge cards for my personal use.

      19.) Weather permitting I will turn the water on approximately April 15^th each year and see that the water is shut off and will contact the Supervisor to blow the lines out sometime between October 1^st and October 25^th each year.

      20.) I will call the township clerk should I have any safety or etc. concerns in the cemetery. (725-1709 ext.2 or 725-7931). I will also make appropriate police reports when necessary.

      21.) I will make certain all equipment is put away, safely secured and the garage is locked before I leave the cemetery.

 

     To the best of my ability I will have the cemetery reasonably manicured at all times.

I ____________________________________, understand this position is considered to be a part time position and the current salary is $480 per month. I fully understand the duties required of the caretaker position and I will complete the above duties to the best of my ability. (caretakers signature) (Date)

as signed by Todd Blevins when he was hired as per portions of minutes below

May 12, 2008

Cemetery Report: Report attached to minutes.

a.) Russ Raleigh Resignation: Moved Trustee Krajcovic, Second Miller to accept Russ Raleigh’s resignation as the cemetery caretaker effective June 30, 2008 if a replacement can be made by that date and if a replacement has not been made by that date the board will extend Mr. Raleigh’s resignation to as late as August 30, 2008. Ayes: All. Nayes: None.

Moved Treasurer Cudney, Second Trustee Krajcovic to hire Todd Blevins as a temporary at-will employee to work/train with Russ Raleigh until June 9, 2008 at a rate of $240.00 and the board will consider him as a regular at-will employee at the next board meeting provided he agrees to and signs the job description. Ayes: All. Nayes: None.

Move Treasurer Cudney, Support Trustee Campbell to make Todd Blevins temporary at-will employment effective May 13, 2008. Ayes: All. Nayes: None.

June 09, 2008

Cemetery Report:a.) T. Blevins Appointment: Moved Trustee Schultz, Second Treasurer Cudney to hire Todd Blevins as an at-will-employee to the position of cemetery maintenance/caretaker effective July 1, 2008. Roll Call: Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Miller-Yes, Clerk Gute-Yes, Supervisor Gute-Yes.

The clerk will send a letter of appreciation to Mr. Raleigh thanking him for his years of service.

Regular Meeting 2/11/13

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Todd terminated........the video is less than 3 minutes, enough to make a decent person puke.

 

 

 

Todd Blevins the cemetery caretaker sent a letter to the board members requesting a raise, additional pay for additional work (the fenceline that property owners agreed to maintain in return for the drainage ditch) and mileage for various and sundry errands he has to run for supplies, etc.

He went to the Budget Workshop meetings to see if his raise would be approved during the budget process.  It was not.

 

Budget Workshop February 5, 2013

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jh23GOn-xEw&feature=youtu.be 

This meeting included board members supervisor miller, Treasurer June Cudney, Clerk Bonnie Delaney, Trustee Joy Archer, Trustee Gary Schultz, Trustee Diane Krackovic, Trustee Dave Chrenka, and from the Fire Department Fire Chief Dave Johnson, Assistent Fire Chief Mike Thornton (burg - I get those two mixed up) in the video.  Most obscured from the camera and some with their backs to the audience.

 

I couldn't get this to upload here, so I uploaded to youtube.  That is the address.  I may make better progress later, when I can get to a faster internet connection.

 

That would be Trustee Gary Schultz who states as a reason for not giving Todd a raise is that they "have to do too many things".  The only "thing" he could name was blowing out the water lines before winter.  He also stated that requirement was right there in the job description.  Please to read item 19 below.  I guess Trustee Schultz can't read very well, must have failed reading comprehension.  Maybe he was referring to a later job description that s miller wrote, but was never adopted by the board, nor did it affect the contract signed with Mr Blevins.

s miller's fingerpointing attack…….”awww, Ms Lauro, if you’d like to lay some comments that’s fine.  But do not lay that kind of a comment because you don’t agree with somethin’.  Don’t forget that you are here and I’m not and nor will I nor will this board entertain that kind of language and I thank you for smiling because I am also,  Okay………what she said two words making reference to a certain amount of a part of anatomy  ah…..”

s miller obviously had no idea what Ms Lauro might have been referring to, nor does he have the right to presume to tell anyone why they may or may not make any comment, nor does he have any right to tell anyone what kind of language they may or may not use.  Jackass through and through.

This is as signed by Mr. Blevins 

 Sunday, August 8, 2010

2008 Cemetery Maintenance-Job Description- Minutes

Oak Grove Cemetery Maintenance Personnel Job Description

1.) Mow.

2.) Trim when necessary.

3.) Minor tree trimming when necessary.

4.) Rake and burn leaves.

5.) I have the authority to hire additional help during the raking season and the Township will pay those that rake $7.40 per hour.

6.) I will submit the names and total hours worked by those raking to the Township Clerk by the first Monday of the month (checks are released the second Monday of the month).

7.) I will mark all graves for burial and place topsoil and grass seed on the graves within reasonable time after burial.

8.) When necessary I will thaw graves for burials during the winter months.

9.) Weather permitting I will pour all headstone foundations within two weeks after the order is placed.

10.) For memorial weekend each year I will have the cemetery well manicured.

11.) By memorial weekend each year I will place flags on all veteran graves and remove them approximately 3 weeks later.

12.) I will make certain the flagpole flag is in place and presentable around April 15^th and remove it around October 15^th each year. I am to obtain new flags from the clerk as flags become tattered or torn.

13.) When necessary, I will be in charge of the cemetery sexton’s position when s/he is on vacation. I will inform the cemetery sexton when I will be on vacation so that s/he can fulfill my duties during my absence also.

14.) I have in my possession a Home Depot Credit Card that can only be used to purchase bags of cement and other small items necessary to maintain the care of the cemetery and I will seek Board approval prior to single item purchases over $250.

17.) I will charge gas for all cemetery gas powered tools, mowers and etc. and propane for the grave heater with the charge card that is on file at the Exxon Mobile gas station at Baldwin Rd. and M21.

18.) I will not misuse the charge cards. Nor will I use the charge cards for my personal use.

19.) Weather permitting I will turn the water on approximately April 15^th each year and see that the water is shut off and will contact the Supervisor to blow the lines out sometime between October 1^st and October 25^th each year.

20.) I will call the township clerk should I have any safety or etc. concerns in the cemetery. (725-1709 ext.2 or 725-7931). I will also make appropriate police reports when necessary.

21.) I will make certain all equipment is put away, safely secured and the garage is locked before I leave the cemetery.

22.) To the best of my ability I will have the cemetery reasonably manicured at all times.

I ____________________________________, understand this position is considered to be a part time position and the current salary is $480 per month. I fully understand the duties required of the caretaker position and I will complete
the above duties to the best of my ability.

_____________________________________________ ___________________

(caretakers signature) (Date)

as signed by Todd Blevins when he was hired as per portions of minutes below

May 12, 2008
Cemetery Report: Report attached to minutes.

a.) Russ Raleigh Resignation: Moved Trustee Krajcovic, Second Miller to accept Russ Raleigh’s resignation as the cemetery caretaker effective June 30, 2008 if a replacement can be made by that date and if a replacement has not been made by that date the board will extend Mr. Raleigh’s resignation to as late as August 30, 2008. Ayes: All. Nayes: None.

Moved Treasurer Cudney, Second Trustee Krajcovic to hire Todd Blevins as a temporary at-will employee to work/train with Russ Raleigh until June 9, 2008 at a rate of $240.00 and the board will consider him as a regular at-will employee at the next board meeting provided he agrees to and signs the job description. Ayes: All. Nayes: None.

Move Treasurer Cudney, Support Trustee Campbell to make Todd Blevins temporary at-will employment effective May 13, 2008. Ayes: All. Nayes: None.

June 09, 2008
Cemetery Report:

a.) T. Blevins Appointment: Moved Trustee Schultz, Second Treasurer Cudney to hire Todd Blevins as an at-will-employee to the position of cemetery maintenance/caretaker effective July 1, 2008. Roll Call: Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Miller-Yes, Clerk Gute-Yes, Supervisor Gute-Yes.

The clerk will send a letter of appreciation to Mr. Raleigh thanking him for his years of service.

As to s Miller's direct attack on Mrs Lauro:

OPEN MEETINGS ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 267 of 1976

15.263 Meetings, decisions…edit… attending or addressing meeting of public body; …edit…...

Sec. 3. (5) A person shall be permitted to address a meeting of a public body under rules established and recorded by the public body.

OWOSSO CHARTER TOWNSHIP'S "RULES" as printed on their agenda

Public Comments (Comments are limited to 3 minutes per person per each public comment portion of the agenda. Please give your name and address before commenting. A public comment may be submitted in letter form to be attached to the minutes.)

Owosso Charter Township usually has two comment portions.  One near the beginning of the meeting and one near the end.  (Making sure no comments allowed when they could possibly be considered in conjunction with anything being discussed by the board.)

This Budget Workshop only had one comment period and it was at the end of the meeting, after everything to do with the budget had been decided, of course.

I don't see any language restrictions anywhere.  Wonder what happened to Freedom of Speech.....lol

2012-04-16

Owosso Charter Township

Regular Board Meeting

April 16, 2012 7:00 P.M.

Supervisor Miller called the regular meeting of the Owosso Charter Township Board of Trustees to order at 7:00 p.m. Supervisor Miller led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call:

Trustee Schultz, Trustee Krajcovic, Clerk Delaney, Supervisor Miller, Treasurer Cudney, Trustee Campbell, and Trustee Archer.

Others Present:

Attorney Lynn Bowne, Fire Chief Johnson, Assistant Fire Chief Thornburg, Assessor Steve Schweikert and Building/Zoning Administrator Bob Delaney.

Agenda:

Moved by Trustee Schultz, seconded by Treasurer Cudney to accept the agenda with the addition of Williamston Products and the Cemetery Building under Unfi nished Business as presented. Motion passed unanimously.

Minutes-Previous Meeting:

Moved by Trustee Schultz, seconded by Treasurer Cudney to approve the minutes from March 12, 2012 meeting as presented.

Roll Call:

Trustee Archer-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Supervisor Miller-Yes, Clerk Delaney-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes.

Treasurer’s Report:

Moved by Trustee Schultz, seconded by Trustee Krajcovic to accept the Treasurer’s report as presented. Roll Call: Trustee Schultz- Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Clerk Delaney-Yes, Supervisor Miller-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes.

Supervisor Miller recognized County Commissioner Dale Roszman and

County Commissioner Ron Elder. They gave reports on county activities.

Public Comments:

Brent Jones, representing the SEDP stated there is an open house at Crest Marine on April 24, 2012 to see the progress the company has made in the last two (2) years.

Sheriff’s Report:

No report given.

Cemetery Report:

On file.

Assessor’s Report:

Thirteen (13) appeals, lowest in many years. Complete report on fi le.

Fire Report:

Assistant Fire Chief Thornburg demonstrated the new fi re suits they obtained from a DNR grant. Complete report is on fi le.

Ambulance Report:

Justin McDonald introduced Janeen, supervisor of the Durand MMR. MMR also wanted to thank the Owosso Charter Township Fire Department for their assistance on some diffi cult calls. They did an excellent job.

Building Inspector/Code Enforcer: Twenty-two (22) permits totaling $4800.00.

Unfi nished Business:

A. Williamston Products-

Brent Jones, Product Specialist SEDP, gave an update on the grant project given to them by the Township and possible giving them an extension further down the road. Reimbursement of $20,000.00 was given after the fi rst twenty-fi ve (25) people were hired and the second payment is at the State to be processed.

B. Website Update-

Report will be given at the May meeting.

C. Weed-Bid-

Sealed weed bids were opened. There were three (3) bids: Richard Gute, Benjamin Redmond, and Josh Manausa. Motion by Treasurer Cudney and seconded by Trustee Schultz to have Dick Gute mow the weeds at a rate of $50.00 minimum, $53.00 an hour utilizing quarter hour increments with a monthly report to the board. 6 Ayes, 1 abstained. Motion passed.

D. Industrial Park- Bob Ardelean-Land Purchase and Survey

Mr. Bob Ardelean is in the process of purchasing property in the industrial park. There was discussion on the right of way and surveying. Mr. Ardelean stated he had the property surveyed but upon checking the survey that would make the property land locked. Mr. Ardelean gave back 100 foot plus had the property surveyed again at an extra cost. Supervisor Miller will meet with Attorney Bowne to discuss this matter and bring it back to the May meeting.

D. FEMA-

Resolution needed for Les Thomas- Motion by Trustee Schultz to adopt the FEMA fl ood plain management ordinance by the provisions of the state construction code. Seconded by Trustee Archer. Motion passed unanimously.

New Business:

A. May 2nd Sewer Authority Meeting-

Trustee Schultz stated there will be a Public Hearing May 2, 2012 at the Owosso Charter Township Hall at 6:00 P.M. to review repairing the lines of the sewer.

B. Keifer, Marion, Babcock Streets- New Water Lines and Road Work 2013

Supervisor Miller had discussion with Gary Burke about water lines and road work.

C. Discussion on Water Tower, Save or Salvage-

Supervisor Miller stated that the water tower has been shut down. Do we save it or salvage it? The cost to repair it would be $125,000.00 Discussion on salvaging it was recommended. Newholf will be contacted.

D. Approval of SATA Ballot Language-

Motion by Trustee Schultz and seconded by Trustee Krajcovic for the approval of the ballot language for SATA, up to .333 Mil for two (2) years 2012-2013. Passed unanimously.

E. Clerk to attend Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks 06/19/2012

Motion by Treasurer Cudney and seconded by Trustee Schultz for the clerk to attend the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks at Traverse City. Passed unanimously.

F. Doc Star-Update- Should we consider maintenance agreement-

Supervisor Miller will contact the Polack Corporation and report at the May meeting.

G. Cemetery Building-

Trustee Schultz stated to the board that the Township needed a new building to house the cemetery tractor and supplies. Trustee Schultz stated that a tree needed to be removed and Supervisor Miller said that the trees (2) were already down. Trustee Schultz will bring back more information on this project at the May meeting.

Payment of Bills:

Motion by Treasurer Cudney and seconded by Treasurer Schultz to approve the payment of bills. Roll Call: Trustee Archer- Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Supervisor Miller-Yes, Clerk Delaney-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes.

Public Comments:

No Comments

Communications/Board Comments/Reports:

Attorney Lynn Bowne discussed a letter sent to Jeffery McClintock at 695 Hollywood Dr. for not putting proper siding on his home. This has been an on going complaint from neighbors for some time. Motion by Trustee Schultz to authorize litigation against the owner of this property to comply with the state construction code. Seconded by Treasurer Cudney. Motion passed unanimously.

Trustee Schultz commented on the pile of debris at the back of the cemetery and also needed gravel brought in to level the driveway. Trustee Krajcovic commented on the leaves along the fence of the cemetery which need to be taken care of soon. Chad White will be in to repair the damaged markers from vandalism that occurred at the cemetery. Motion by Trustee Krajcovic to have Constines clean up the debris in the back of the cemetery and bring in gravel. Seconded by Treasurer Cudney. Motion passed unanimously.

Trustee Krajcovic contacted Mr. Fisher about cleaning up the Dick farm after the barn was taken down. Mr. Fisher will get back with Trustee Krajcovic. Another person is interested in taking some of the wood that is left over of which a waiver of liability will be needed.

Clerk Delaney suggested a spruce up day at the cemetery. A memo will be given to the board.

Clerk Delaney was given the okay to order new letters for our information board in front of the building.

Trustee Archer reported that the Wastewater Treatment will sponsor the household hazardous waste disposal next year.

There was discussion on adding a 245 construction code building fund. Motion by Trustee Schultz to establish a 245 building construction code account Seconded by Clerk Delaney. Motion passed unanimously.

There was discussion on capping the wells at the water tower. Public bids may be taken.

Motion by Trustee Schultz, seconded by Trustee Krajcovic to adjourn the meeting. Passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Bonnie Delaney

Township Clerk

2011-12-12

MEETING OF OWOSSO CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD
State of Michigan
County of Shiawassee
Charter Township of Owosso
December 12, 2011

Be it known that the Owosso Charter Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Monday, December 12, 2011, at 7:00 PM, in the Township Board Room located at 2998 W. M-21, Owosso, Michigan 48867.
1. CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Miller led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. ROLL CALL: Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Clerk Delaney-Yes, Supervisor Miller (Chair)-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes
OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Lynn Bowne, Township Assessor Steve Schweikert, Building/Zoning Administrator Robert Delaney, MMR Representative.
3. AGENDA: Supervisor Miller requested that item A. under New Business - Demis & Wenzlick P.C. - Presentation of 2011 Audit be moved to after the fi rst Public Comments item. Motion by Trustee Schultz seconded by Treasurer Cudney to approve the Agenda with requested change. No discussion. Motion passed unanimously.
4. MINUTES-PREVIOUS MEETING: Moved by Trustee Archer seconded by Trustee Krajcovic to accept the minutes of November 14, 2011. Motion passed unanimously.
5. TREASURER’S REPORT: Moved by Trustee Schultz and seconded by Trustee Campbell to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented. Roll call taken with motion passing unanimously.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Jeff Sines requested a time line as to when his concerns about his neighbor’s property would be taken care of.
7. SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT/COUNTY/STATE REP. COMMENTS
Copies of the Sheriff’s report were made available to the public.
Mr. Ron Elder, County Commissioner representing District 2, gave an update on the animal control issue, the county’s approval of the Aerotropolis Project, announced that informal meetings with the public will be held the third Monday of each month at the Ponderosa restaurant beginning on January 17, 2012 at 7:00, and that the county’s operational budget will be operating at over a $400,000.00 cut during 2012.
8. CEMETERY REPORT: Report indicated one nonresident burial which generated $775.00 Submitted report is on file at the township hall.
9. ASSESSOR’S REPORT: Steve Schweikert stated that the Board of Review for corrections will be held December 13, 2011.
10. FIRE REPORT: Chief Johnson reported: Tanker #1 was taken to Northville for repair and a DNR Assistance Grant for $3,750 to purchase Wild Land Firefighting Clothing had been approved. Complete report is on fi le at the township hall.
11. AMBULANCE REPORT: 37 transports were reported. Submitted report is on fi le at the township hall.
12. BUILDING INSPECTOR/CODE ENFORCER: Robert Delaney reported a total monthly income of $7,550.00 in permit fees. Complete report on file at the township hall.
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. Petty Cash Account
Supervisor Miller expressed a need for a petty cash fund for general offi ce expenses and moved to establish an account.
With no second the motion died due to lack of support.
B. Rails to Trails - Donation
Mr. Avery Weaver presented a history of the Rails to Trails project, explained its goals, and requested a donation from the township. Moved by Trustee Archer and seconded by Trustee Schultz to donate $5,000 in 2 year increments to the Rails to Trails Project. Roll call: Trustee Archer-Yes, Trustee Campbell- No, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Supervisor Miller-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-No, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Clerk Delaney-No. Motion passed.
C. Resolution - Baker College Diesel Project on South M-52 Supervisor Miller gave an update on the Baker College project.
D. MTA Conference - Detroit January 2012
Treasurer Cudney made a motion seconded by Trustee Schultz for anyone who would like to attend the MTA Conference to go including Lawyer Bowne to attend for one day. Motion passed unanimously.
14. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Demis and Wenzlick P.C. - Presentation of 2011 Audit
Jim Demis presented the fi ndings of the 2011 audit. Moved by Trustee Schultz and seconded by Treasurer Cudney to accept the audit and internal controls. Motion passed unanimously. After the presentation of further information which showed that the township is in solid financial standing with a more than adequate fund balance, Trustee Schultz moved and Treasurer Cudney seconded to accept the audit report as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
B . On Line Account - Treasurer Cudney
Treasurer Cudney explained that there is a $2 fee for entities other than property owners to access on line tax data. A discussion was held concerning the township assuming the fee at a cost of approximately $3,000. Roll call was taken with a unanimous decision of the board that the policy will not change.
C. Aerotropolis - Discussion & consideration joining interlocal agreement Mr. Brent Jones, a representative of the SEDP, gave a presentation explaining the Aerotropolis Project.
Attorney Bowne had several questions and expressed concern about the township entering into this agreement.
The board decided to study and investigate the project further.
D. Special Meeting - Dec. 15, 2011 to consider resolution of SewerProject Plan
Background information concerning the sewer situation was presented. A public hearing is to be held at the Caledonia Township Hall on December 15, 2011 at 7:00 PM for a presentation of the Sewer Project Plan. After which the Owosso Township Board will hold a special meeting and make a decision concerning the project.
Motion by Treasurer Cudney and seconded by Trustee Archer to pay the total cost of $44,787.90 to the Utility Authority to reimburse them for the cost of the engineering study and maintenance. Roll call vote taken and motion passed unanimously.
15. PAYMENT OF BILLS:
Motion to approve the payment of bills was made by Trustee Krajcovic and seconded by Treasurer Cudney. Roll call taken and motion passed unanimously.
Moved by Treasurer Cudney and seconded by Trustee Schultz to have members of the Board of Review attend advanced training on February 9, 2012 in Frankenmuth at a cost of $79 per attendee. Motion passed unanimously.
16. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Lee Wing inquired about the Environmental Plumbers working in the township.
Pat McCarthy inquired about MDOT’s plan to reduce N. M-52 to a 3 lane highway.
17. COMMUNICATIONS/BOARD COMMENTS/REPORTS:
A. Trustee Archer commented on the state’s plan to eliminate road commissions and expressed concern that the township make their position on that topic known.
B. Supervisor Miller pointed out the need for the township to begin consideration for the remodeling, expansion, or constructing of a new township hall.
Several township residents in attendance voiced approval of the Supervisor’s suggestion.
C. Various board members commented on the holiday decorations and extended happy holiday wishes to everyone.
18. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Trustee Schultz and seconded by Trustee Krajcovic to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Bonnie Delaney
Township Clerk
Danny Miller
Township Supervisor

2011-06-13 from Independent

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY
MEETING OF OWOSSO CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD
June 13, 2011
State of Michigan
County of Shiawassee
Charter Township of Owosso
Be it known that the Owosso Charter Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Monday, June 13, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., in the Township Board Room located at 2998 W. M-21, Owosso, Michigan 48867.
1. CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Miller led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Supervisor Miller requested a moment of silence for deceased Owosso Charter Township Clerk, Judy Gute.
Motion made by Supervisor Miller and Seconded by Treasurer Cudney to have Attorney Lynn D. Bowne take the minutes for the meeting. Motion passed: 6 yeas; 0 nays.
2. ROLL CALL: Supervisor Miller (Chair)-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes. Clerk Gute is absent as she recently passed away.
OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Lynn Bowne, Fire Chief David Johnson, Asst. Chief Mike Thornburg, Building/Zoning Administrator Robert Delaney, Director of Ambulance Operations Jason McDonald.
3. AGENDA: Motion by Treasurer Cudney to approve agenda and Seconded by Trustee Schultz: No discussion; Vote: 6 yeas; 0 nays. Motion passed.
4. MINUTES-PREVIOUS MEETING:
a. Minutes of January 10, 2011, Motion by Trustee Krajcovic and Seconded by Trustee Schultz to strike the 3rd paragraph of the Minutes and to adopt and approve the Minutes as amended; Roll Call: Supervisor Miller-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Trustee Campbell-No, Treasurer Cudney-No. Motion passed.
b. Meeting of April 13, 2011, Motion made by Trustee Schultz and Seconded by Trustee Krajcovic that the Minutes be approved as amended with the amendment to paragraph 15. Payment of Bills, Trustee Archer was absent from the meeting; and her name was, due to a clerical mistake, inserted in the vote and must be removed. Roll Call: Supervisor Miller- Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes. Motion passed.
c. Meeting of May 9, 2011, Motion by Trustee Schultz and Seconded by Trustee Archer that the Minutes be approved as presented. Roll Call: Supervisor Miller-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes. Motion passed.
5. TREASURER’S REPORT: Motion by Trustee Schultz and Seconded by Trustee Krajcovic to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented; Roll Call: Supervisor Miller-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes. Motion passed.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
a. Jeff Sines of Hollywood Drive comment with regard to shrubs blocking ingress/egress from his driveway on his neighbor’s property; and comment regarding wood siding.
b. Mike Thorton of West Wilkinson Road expressed opinion regarding deleting a paragraph from the Minutes.
7. SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT: The Sheriff’s report was read by Supervisor Miller which included the following of, 181 responses made in the township, with 7 car/deer; 4 accidents; 3 domestic; 36 traffi c stops and other matters.
8. CEMETERY REPORT: Report was accepted as submitted.
9. ASSESSOR’S REPORT: Report was accepted as submitted.
10. FIRE REPORT: Report was accepted as submitted. Request made by Fire Chief Johnson to have authorized to himself a credit card so that purchases could be timely made to achieve great price reductions to save the township money on necessary fire equipment; Motion by Treasurer Cudney and Seconded by Trustee Archer that a Visa or Mastercard be authorized with a per purchase limit of $500.00 and a limit of no more than $1,000.00 per month; Discussion: Ensued; Roll Call: Supervisor Miller-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes. Motion passed.
11. AMBULANCE REPORT: Report was accepted as submitted and given by Director of Operations Jason McDonald.
Jason McDonald reported that average response time was 7 minutes 25 seconds.
12. BUILDING INSPECTOR/CODE ENFORCER: Report accepted as submitted. Delaney stated that Baker College will commence construction of a new facility on S. M-52 within the township; a diesel repair facility. This constitutes an approximate investment of $5,000,000.00.
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. M.T.A. – Workmen’s Compensation Insurance: Supervisor Miller gave an updated report regarding the issue of Workmen’s Compensation Insurance as to what the Michigan Township Association was accomplishing.
B. Township Insurance: Supervisor Miller reported there would be no insurance provider change for the current fiscal year although an insurance committee may be appointed to investigate the matter for the next fiscal year.
14. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Appointment of Township Clerk: A letter of interest was submitted to the Board by township resident Bonnie Delaney; Motion by Trustee Archer and Seconded by Treasurer Cudney to appoint Bonnie Delaney as Township Clerk due to the death of the previous Clerk, Judy Gute; Discussion: Ensued; Roll Call: Supervisor Miller-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes. Motion passed.
B. Brownfield Resolution: A Resolution was made by Trustee Krajcovic and Seconded by Trustee Schultz to dissolve the township Brownfield Redevelopment Authority as the township has paid back all the indebtedness incurred and accordingly, the purpose for which it was organized has now ended. Discussion: Ensued; Roll Call: Supervisor Miller-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes. Resolution passed. The Resolution dissolving Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
C. Resolution – Flood Plain (FEMA): Supervisor Miller reported that FEMA has completed a new study of the township as well as the county. New mapping defining flood plains and a resolution adopting flood plains will be necessary to allow people to obtain Federal financial assistance and flood insurance. The matter will be discussed further at the July Board meeting.
D. Medical Marijuana Ordinance – 1st Reading: Motion made by Trustee Schultz and Seconded by Treasurer Cudney to proceed forward with adopting the Medical Marijuana Ordinance as presented to the Township Board and to direct publication of said ordinance so that the ordinance can have a 2nd reading at the July 11, 2011 meeting of the Township Board. Discussion: Ensued. Vote: 6 yeas; 0 nays. Motion passed.
E. Weed Ordinance Amendment – Publish in April – Begin Cutting in May. Supervisor Miller reported that due to earlier growing seasons experienced in the past years, that it might be advisable to publish a notice in April of each year that weeds have to be cut in May instead of later months. Township Attorney Lynn Bowne was directed to draft the language amendment to the Weed Ordinance, and present it to the Board.
F. Consideration of New Phone System: Supervisor Miller reported that the phone system was 10-12 years old, was not user friendly and needed to be updated. This matter will be discussed further at the Township Board meeting in July.
15. PAYMENT OF BILLS: Motion made by Trustee Krajcovic and Seconded by Trustee Archer to approve bills, with the bill of $1,155.00 from Argus Hasko (fire fund) be transferred from the May bills and authorized for payment in June. Discussion: Ensued. Roll Call: Supervisor Miller-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes. Motion passed.
16. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
A. Jeff Sines wants copies of certain township ordinances; and requested that a plaque be created to memorialize Judy Gute’s years of service.
17. COMMUNICATIONS/BOARD COMMENTS/REPORTS:
A. Trustee Archer gave a Waste Water Treatment Plant report. One issue is with downspouts running into the sanitary sewer.
B. Trustee Campbell gave a report with regard to website creation with Jim Forsyth; and also a report regarding a resident’s grass having been cut.
C Treasurer Cudney gave a report regarding farm land contracts (renting of township owned land to local farmers); also a report on writing off personal property taxes that remain uncollected in excess of five years by statutory Circuit Court action.
D. Trustee Krajcovic gave a report on Dock Star.
E. Supervisor Miller commented on reports by the Assessor and Building Inspector. They are now submitted monthly; and to consider submission quarterly. Supervisor Miller also stated that he wanted to establish certain committees; one for “insurance” until the issue was resolved; and second to establish a two-year “budget” committee to study the budget 2 years in advance; and a third, “ordinance” committee to investigate compiling the ordinances of the township.
18. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Trustee Schultz and Seconded by Trustee Krajcovic that the meeting be adjourned.
6 yeas; 0 nays. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lynn D. Bowne
Appointed as Secretary in the
absence Township Clerk, Judy Gute

2011-05-09

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY

MEETING OF OWOSSO CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD

MAY 9, 2011

State of Michigan

County of Shiawassee

Charter Township of Owosso

Be it known that the Owosso Charter Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Monday, May 9, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., in the Township Board Room located at 2998 W. M-21, Owosso, Michigan 48867.

1. CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Miller led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion made by Treasurer Cudney and Seconded by Trustee Schultz to have Attorney Lynn D. Bowne take the minutes for the meeting. Motion passed: 6 yeas; 0 nays.

2. ROLL CALL: Supervisor Miller (Chair)-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes. Clerk Gute was absent due to being hospitalized/seriously ill.

OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Lynn Bowne, fire Chief David Johnson, Asst. Chief Mike Thornburg, Building/Zoning Administrator Robert Delaney, Paramedic Supervisor Justin Farr.

3. AGENDA: Motion by Trustee Schultz to approve agenda and Seconded by Treasurer Cudney: No discussion; Vote: 6 yeas; 0 nays. Motion passed.

4. MINUTES-PREVIOUS MEETING:

a. Meeting of April 13, 2011, Motion by Trustee Krajcovic and Seconded by Treasurer Cudney to approve tentatively until all have had a chance to read. Discussion: None. Vote: 6 yeas; 0 nays. Motion passed.

5. TREASURER’S REPORT: Motion by Trustee Schultz to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented; Seconded by Trustee Krajcovic. Discussion: None. Roll Call: Supervisor Miller-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes. Motion passed.

6. Public Comments: None.

7. Sheriff’s Department Report: Sergeant Herrick reported that there were 200 calls in April, 2011. This included traffic; car/deer; hang up; domestic and others.

8. Cemetery Report: Report was accepted as submitted.

9. Assessor’s Report: Deferred until June’s meeting.

10. Fire Report: Report was accepted as submitted. The runs are down from last year. Fire Department car wash is set for May 21, 2011 at VG’s.

11. Ambulance Report: Report was accepted as submitted and given by Paramedic Supervisor Justin Farr. The runs are down in March.

12. Building Inspector/Code Enforcer: Report accepted as submitted. Permits are up.

13. Unfinished Business:

A. Roads/2011 Project: Update with regard to cost sharing made by George Zmitko.

B. M.T.A. Workmen’s Compensation: Update given with regard to moving forward: staying with the current Workmen’s Compensation Insurance or switching to the M.T.A. There was no action; general consensus was to keep the existing insurance and review in a year.

C. Second Chance Wood: Supervisor Miller will get a commitment (date) from Second Chance Wood on as to when they will be at the “Dick property”.

D. Website Review: Discussion; Trustee Campbell will contact Jim Forsythe about moving forward.

E. Planning Commission Review and Update: Trustee Campbell reported on the April Planning Commission meeting as to Conditional Use Applications and Medical Marijuana ordinances.

F. Board of Review-Per Diem: Motion by Trustee Schultz to raise the Per Diem for the Board of Review members from $75.00 to $100.00 and Seconded by Trustee Krajcovic. Discussion Ensued; Roll Call: Supervisor Miller-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes. Motion passed.

G. Weeds: Motion by Treasurer Cudney and Seconded by Trustee Campbell for Supervisor Miller to give notice to the people in violation of the “Weed Ordinance”; and submit the cost of weed cutting to the Treasurer by October 1^st each year. Discussion: Ensued. Roll Call: Supervisor Miller-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes. Motion passed.

14. New Business:

A. Supervisor Miller gave a report on his discussion with Larry Clever of Burnham and Flowers as to various insurance coverages. Copies of Burnham and Flowers coverages will be obtained and sent to Board members; and CLH will also provide a bid as to insurance coverages.

B. Cemetery Care Taker Performance Review: Discussion between Board members with regard to the existing cemetery care taker. Care taker also discussed certain aspects of his job. No further action.

15. Payment of Bills: Motion made by Trustee Schultz and Seconded by Trustee Archer to approve bills. Discussion: None. Roll Call: Supervisor Miller-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes. Motion passed.

16. Public Comments:

A. Mike Thorton had questions concerning the township’s lawn mowers.

B. Members communicated regarding cemetery signs.

17. Communications/Board Comments/Reports:

A. Supervisor Miller had a discussion with Doug Piggott of Rowe Engineering regarding Flood Plain Ordinance; also communication with regard to the industrial park water hook-in; the goal being June, 2011.

B. Discussion with regard to creating a separate account for a building fund to track monies coming into the township building department. Discussion: Ensued. Auditor, Demis & Wenzlick, P.C. by Gerri Terri will be requested to be present at the next meeting to discuss the same.

C. Trustee Schultz discussed his desire to access and understand Dockstarr.

18. Adjournment: Motion made by Trustee Schultz and Seconded by Trustee Krajcovic that the meeting be adjourned. 6 yeas; 0 nays. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Lynn D. Bowne Appointed as Secretary in the absence Township Clerk, Judy Gute