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 November 10, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. in the Township Board Room, at 2998 W. M 21, Owosso, Michigan 48867.
Call to Order: Supervisor Gute led the Pledge to the Flag.
Members in attendance: Roll Call: Supervisor Gute-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Miller-Yes, Clerk Gute-Yes. Others Present: Attorney Bowne, Fire Chief Greger, OCTMMR MacDonald and Bldg. Administrator Delaney.
Agenda: Moved Trustee Schultz, Second Trustee Krajcovic to accept the agenda as printed. Ayes: All. Nayes: None. Agenda approved as printed.
Minutes-Previous Meeting: Moved Treasurer Cudney, Second Trustee Schultz to approve the October 13, 2008 minutes as printed. Ayes: All. Nayes: None. The Regular Board meeting Minutes of October 13, 2008 stand as printed.
Public Comments: Opened at 7:02 p.m. – No Comments - Closed at 7:02 p.m.
County/State Rep Comments – County Commissioner Dan Stewart – Update regarding business before the commissioners.
Sheriff Department: No representation.
Treasurer Report: Moved Trustee Krajcovic, Second Trustee Miller to accept the Treasurer’s Report as printed. Ayes: All. Nayes: None. The September 30, 2008 Treasurer Report stands as printed.
Cemetery Report: Attached to minutes.
Assessor Report: Attached to minutes.
Fire Report: Attached to minutes. Ten (10) alarms.
Ambulance Report: Attached to minutes. Forty-eight (48) transports. Moved Supervisor Gute, Second Trustee Campbell to extend the contracted ambulance service agreement with MMR through August 23, 2013 under the same terms and conditions currently written and authorize and direct the Supervisor to sign the extended contract. Roll Call: Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Supervisor Gute-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Clerk Gute-Yes, Trustee Miller-Yes.
Building Report: Attached to minutes.
Old Business: a.) Internet Service: Moved Supervisor Gute, Second Trustee Schultz to have the Clerk and Treasurer compare prices with other services and present 2 choices of comparative price range at the December meeting. Ayes: All. Nayes: None.
New Business: a.) SEDP/WPI: Ashir Patel explained that Williamston Products Inc. (WPI) plans to invest $453,976.92 in building repairs/remodel and equipment purchases at their
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615 S. Delaney Rd. facility. The expenditures will provide 70 new jobs. WPI is currently renting the Chestnut St. facility and the lease agreement will expire on May 31, 2011 at which time WPI will then have 3 - 3-year renewal options on the building (total of 12 years). Because of the investment WPI is making Mr. Patel is seeking an IFTEC for WPI. He asked that the board consider holding a public hearing regarding the IFT at their December 2008 meeting. It is also necessary that the Township hold a public hearing for the purpose of creating an industrial district for this building. Moved Trustee Krajcovic, Second Trustee Schultz to hold both public hearings regarding the industrial district and the request for the ITF at the December 2008 Township Board meeting. Roll Call: Clerk Gute-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Supervisor Gute-Yes, Trustee Miller-Yes. b.) Snow Bids: The Clerk received 3 snowplow bids for the 2008-09 plowing season. None of which were solicited through newspaper advertisement. Supervisor Gute asked if the board wished to save the bids until an advertisement was placed in the paper or did they prefer to go with the bids currently received. Moved Treasurer Cudney, Second Trustee Campbell to go with the bids currently received. Ayes: All. Nayes: None. Moved Treasurer Cudney, Second Schultz to award the snowplow bid to R & M Snow Removal Inc, provided they provide proof of liability insurance to the clerk. Ayes: All. Nayes: None.
Payment of Bills: Clerk Gute asked the board members to revise their October 2008 General Fund checklist (last months) to reflect the checks begin with check numbers 3356 through 3392 in the order they were printed. Moved Treasurer Cudney, Second Trustee Schultz to accept the November 10, 2008 checklist as printed and to release all checks. Roll Call: Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Clerk Gute-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Trustee Miller-Yes, Supervisor Gute-Yes. Ambulance check 1355, Cemetery checks 857-864, Fire checks 3039-3063, Fire 2 check 127, General Fund checks 3393 – 3449, Sewer checks 328 – 329, T & A checks 1954 – 1955 and Water checks 514 - 517 shall be released for payment.
Public Comments: Opened at 8:12 p.m. – Closed at 8:18 p.m.
Communications/Board Comments & Reports: Supervisor Gute issued an outstanding bill regarding new fire station 2. He explained what he felt should be considered for payment and asked that the board make, the final determination at the next board meeting. Supervisor Gute thanked the residents for supporting him throughout his 16 years of elected service. Treasurer Cudney, Bldg. Administrator Delaney, MMR Manager MacDonald thanked Supervisor Gute for his assistance over the years and stated it was a pleasure working with him. Fire Chief Greger also thanked Supervisor Gute and stated he has worked with a lot of Supervisors over the years and Trustee Miller had some mighty big shoes to fill.
Adjournment: Moved Trustee Schultz, Second Trustee Miller to adjourn at 8:23 P.M. Ayes: All. Nayes: None.
Respectfully Submitted,
Judy K. Gute Danny Miller
Owosso Charter Township Clerk Owosso Charter Township Supervisor
These minutes were approved on this the ___________day of __________________, 2008.
note: address of 615 S Chestnut was incorrect, corrected to 615 S Delaney Rd
minutes will have to be amended at the next meeting
