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 1st 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
