Minutes of Meetings

Minutes of regular meeting of Charlton Township Board - January 14, 2002

The regular January meeting of the Charlton Township Board was called to order by Clerk Ivan Maschke at 7:00 pm on Monday, January 14, 2002.

The pledge to the flag was recited.

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

Board members absent: Walker.

Others present: Matt Nowak, Pat Kundrat, Tammy Myers, Ann Proctor, Don Wade, Lee Olsen, Chris and Amy Pohutsky, Jeff Radcliffe, Skip Diercks, Dan Kwapis, Len Pohutsky.

In the absence of Supervisor Walker, Huff was designated as interim chairperson.

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

Kim Samkowiak presented the Treasurer's report as follows: General Operation, $ 70,907.02; Roads Account, $ 211,295.86. Maschke moved, Milbocker supported, to accept the Treasurer's report as presented. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Jeff Radcliffe came before the board to discuss Community Development Block Grants. Funds are being made available for downtown development (ie, streetscapes) We have had discussion in the past with the MDOT regards to planning a streetscape program in conjunction with the improvements to M-32 in 2003. Jeff stated that he could help with the grant application. It is a 10% matching grant. Each board member seemed to be Interested in following up on this grant program. After discussion, Milbocker moved, Maschke supported, to make arrangements to meet with Jeff Radcliffe on developing a block grant application. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Lee Olsen stated that there is not much happening at the county level at this time.

Harold 'Skip' Diercks was present at the meeting and announced his resignation from the Otsego County Planning Commission. The last Monday in February will be his last meeting. The board applauded his efforts on the commission over the past years. We will need to find another person to take his place. Should recommend to the county commissioners before February 20, 2002.

Leonard Pohutsky was present at the meeting and stated that he plans to start the new restaurant very soon. Possibly by the end of January.

Talked about turfing at the park and about worker's comp insurance.

Opened bids for the used fire truck chassis/cab. Wm. Clackett III of Grayling bid $ 276.00. Chester Koronka of Johannesburg bid $ 500.00.

Samkowiak moved, Milbocker supported, to award the bid for the 1972 International cab/chassis to Chester Koronka of Johannesburg for a price of $ 500.00. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Pat Kundrat asked the board if there was a possibility of him obtaining an ID card slating that he is a township employee. Lee Olsen thought that he may be able to get one through the county.

Pat Kundrat submitted his resignation from the Charlton Township Fire Department and the EMS squad effective 1-1-02 due to personal reasons. Milbocker moved, Samkowiak. supported, to accept the resignation of Pat Kundrat from the fire department and EMS effective 1-1-02. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Tammy Myers came before the board to discuss the hiring of new EMS persons. She had three (3) applications.

After discussion, Maschke moved, Milbocker supported, to hire Amy Pohutsky as an MFR on the EMS squad effective when she has an up to date physical and her Motor Vehicle Report is satisfactory. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Milbocker moved, Maschke supported, to hire Denise Hoy as an MFR effective when she gets a physical and has her MVR checked out. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Maschke moved, Milbocker supported, to table the application of Connie Szocinski until more information is available. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Discussed EMS Bylaws by paragraph. Tammy and Kim worked on tentative wording.

Milbocker moved, Maschke supported, to table discussion on the EMS Bylaws including discussion on guidelines for hiring and continuing education. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Talked about Firehouse software for the fire department. Kim has checked out the demo and stated that it did not work. Also, still working on getting the proper forms for O.S.H.A. compliance. Kim will check with Dave Duffield.

Talked about getting a new printer for the Treasurer.

Discussed a lawsuit involving the township from Paul's Pub. They are seeking to close alleys across their property. The vacation of alleys must go through the court system. The lawsuit is more or less a formality for alley closure. Samkowiak moved, Milbocker supported, to take no action on the complaint filed by the Atkinson's of Paul's Pub regards to alley vacation. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

The Otsego County Road Commission will hold meetings with township officials in regards to roadwork for the summer of 2003.

Discussed the possibility of having a sign ordinance in the township. Debbie will check with Chester Township to see how they got the ordinance going.

Talked about updating the Fire Department Bylaws.

Decided to contact Robert Fleury regards to the Planning Commission vacancy.

Discussed the payment of presented bills. We received a bill from Gary Koronka for a generator for the new fire truck. Cost is $ 1897.00. Decided not to pay this bill at this time until we get a proper invoice from West Shore Fire and more information on the generator.

Milbocker moved, Maschke supported, to pay the General Operation bills presented in the amount of $ 25,028.66. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Milbocker moved, Samkowiak supported, to go into closed session to discuss personnel. Ayes, all. Motion carried. Time: 9:45 pm.

Milbocker moved, Maschke supported, to return to the regular meeting at 10:28 pm. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Maschke moved, Samkowiak supported, to adjourn the regular meeting of the board.
10:30 pm.

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