Minutes of Meetings

Minutes of regular meeting of Charlton Township Board - April 9, 2001

Walker led those present in the pledge of allegiance.

All board members present.

Others present:  Lee Olsen, Marian Walker, Matt Nowak, Bob Fleury, Pat Kundrat, George and Cheryl Klein, Tammy Myers, Chet Koronka, and Skip Diercks.

Huff moved, Samkowiak supported, to accept the minutes of the March 12 regular and special meetings and the March 20 public hearing as printed.  Ayes, all.  Motion carried.

Walker asked if there was anything to bring up from the audience.

Lee Olsen gave a brief report on the activities of the county.  He stated that there is not a lot going on at this time.  Lee talked about funding for the proposed new animal shelter.  Talked about the new 800 MHZ radios.  Schooling has not been completed yet.  Lee also stated that the tower request for the Milbocker property needs to go to the Planning Commission first and then back to the township and the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Fire Chief Koronka stated that bids are out for the new fire truck and we should hear something by the end of April.  Will discuss at the next board meeting.

New Business.

Pat Kundrat talked to those present about recycling.  Appears that it is on hold at this time because there is no company wanting to pick up the material.

Discussed the meeting we had previously with M-DOT regards to streetscape in Johannesburg.  This could be done in conjunction with the proposed improvements to M-32 in 2003.  Talked about applying for a grant.  M-Dot representative stated at the meeting that approximately 1/3 of grant applications are awarded.  Discussed speed limits in Johannesburg and by the school, turning lanes and passing lanes.

After more discussion, Milbocker moved, huff supported to table the streetscape project at this time.  Ayes all.  Motion carried.

Since the 7 year road millage has expired, there was a discussion about whether we should try to run a millage election again.  It was more or less decided that a renewal of the expired millage would not pass since most people now live on hard surface roads.  Decided to use some General Fund monies for roadwork in the near future.

Walker brought up the old fire/bus barn on M-32 for discussion.  It appears that there is a need to clear up the title to the property on the south side.

Huff  moved, Milbocker supported, to sign a warranty deed for transfer of the S 18 ft. of Lot 7, Block 5, Village of Johannesburg, to Mark C. & Kendra K. Sable.  Ayes, all.  Motion carried.

Discussed the linen service we have at the hall.  Currently, Royal Linen supplies us with towels, aprons, etc.  The contract with them is now up for renewal.  Kim stated that we are paying a lot of money during the winter off-season when we should be paying little.  Kim will check out other options.  Decided not to sign the agreement at this time.

Discussed EMS.  Huff moved, Milbocker supported, to hire Lisa Lane as a member of the Charlton Township EMS squad.  Ayes, all.  Motion carried.

Tammy wants an article in the Herald Times for EMS week.

Samkowiak moved, Milbocker supported, to pay the General operation bills presented in the amount of $22,362.82.  Ayes, all.  Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm.

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