Minutes of Meetings

Minutes of regular meeting of Charlton Township Board - February 6, 2002

The regular February meeting of the Charlton Township Board was called to order by Clerk Ivan Maschke at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2002.

Those present recited the pledge to the flag.

The meeting was moved from the 2nd Monday of the month to Wednesday, February 6, because of the possibility of a lack of quorum.

Maschke turned the meeting over to Keith Huff.

Board members present: Huff, Milbocker, Samkowiak and Maschke.

Board members absent: Walker.

Others present: Gary and Nancy Haskill, Lee Olsen, Robert Floury, Jos. Edwardtowski, Jeff Radcliffe, Tammy Myers, Chester Koronka and Matt Nowak.

Milbocker moved, Samkowiak supported, to accept the minutes of the previous regular meeting as printed. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Maschke moved, Milbocker supported, to accept the Treasurer's report as presented with the following balances on hand: General Operation, $ 92,103.78; Roads Account, $ 211,303.03. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Huff asked the audience if there were any items to bring up.

Commissioner Olsen gave a brief report on county activities. He stated that the county is getting a new printer for tax forms and that the form will be more user friendly. Talked about county finances. He stated that the county may seek as much as a 0.7 mill increase in August.

Talked about computer problems with assessing. Matt stated that we may need to purchase a new 'windows' program at a cost of approximately $ 540.00.

Robert Fleury gave a report on meetings he attended for planning and zoning.

Old Business:

Jeff Radcliffe was present at the meeting to talk about the Community Block Grant Program. He talked about the streetscape project we have been interested in. This could be done in conjunction with the upgrade to M-32 by the Michigan D.O.T. He has gotten ballpark estimates from an engineer and has met with MDOT. He says he has plans to get an overlay on the MDOT drawings to show the outline of the streetscape. We need to get a 'notice of intent' in to get the grant process going. We also need to show potential for development and jobs. The cost estimate Jeff has come up with is $ 371,000.00 with the township being responsible for at least 107, matching. Jeff says to be prepared for rejection. Discussed MDOT work.

Milbocker moved, Samkowiak supported, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Charlton Township Board of Trustees approves the submission of a Notice of Intent (NOI) to apply for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to improve the appearance of the M-32 streetscape within the Johannesburg Town Center. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that Kim Samkowiak of the Charlton Township Board of Trustees, is authorized to execute the NOI application. Ayes, all. Walker absent. Resolution declared adopted.

Talked about a billboard ordinance. Milbocker will check with Chester Township.

Discussed software for the Fire Department. Deb gave info on what other townships are doing. Kim wants to check out other software.

Tammy Myers gave a brief report on EMS activities. She stated that Denise Hoy and Amy Pohutsky are active now and that Connie Szocinski has withdrawn her application at this time.

Talked about EMS By-Laws. Milbocker moved, Maschke supported, to accept the EMS By-Laws as printed and to table the 'Guidelines for Hiring' portion. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Talked about the generator for the new fire truck. The generator was on the vehicle when it arrived in August. Gary Koronka has given us a bill for the generator on January 24, 2002. He wants us to pay him $ 1897.00. We need a bill from West Shore Fire. It's not the policy of the board to buy new equipment from individuals.

New Business:

Gary and Nancy Haskill were present at the meeting and wanted to talk about alley closure in the village of Johannesburg. The Atkinson's are planning to vacate alleys on their property at Paul's Pub. Haskill's property adjoins the Atkinson's property and they were wanting to know if the entire alley was being vacated or just a portion of the alleys. Matt Nowak stated that they may need to go through the court system to see that their needs are met in this case.

Talked about a recommendation to the Otsego County Board of Commissioners for a planning commission member from Charlton Township. Names discussed include Jos. Edwardtowski, Jim Quandt, Larry Campbell and Robert Fleury. Will try to have someone picked out by the March 11, 2002, regular meeting.

Deb gave a report on the Road Commission meeting she attended. We will be getting a quote on work on Melvindale Camp Road. Crapo Lake Road is being worked on by the county. Hetherton Road work has been rescheduled for the summer of 2005.

Talked about trail marking for snowmobile trails.

Maschke moved, Samkowiak supported, to transfer $ 6,000.00 from 101-451 (Local Roads and Signs) to 335-977 (Fire/EMS New Equipment) to cover overspending in the Fire/EMS Activity. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Maschke moved, Milbocker supported, to pay the General Operation bills presented in the amount of $ 14,241.92. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 9:20 pm.

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