Minutes of Meetings

Minutes of regular meeting of Charlton Township Board - March 11, 2002

The regular March meeting of the Charlton Township Board was called to order by Chairman Willis Walker at 7:00 pm on Monday, March 11, 2002.

All board members present.

Others present: Marian Walker, Tammy Myers, Chester Koronka, Lee Olsen, Alien Gerleski, Robert Fleury, Anne and Mike Proctor, Dennis Kwapis, Dan Kwapis.

Those present recited the pledge to the flag.

Milbocker moved. Huff 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, $178,941.46; Roads Account, $211,314.46.

Walker asked the audience If there were any items to bring up. Lee Olsen stated that the county commissioners will pass a resolution in support of the streetscape project.

Alien Gerleski came before the board to ask about getting Crapo Lake Road repaired. It's a county road, so the township has little to say about it. The county road commission is working on it when they have time.

Lee Olsen stated that the county economic alliance director is currently working on four (4) projects in the county including the streetscape project.

Talked about a new planning commission member from the township. We have no one in mind at this time. Huff moved, Milbocker supported, to table the planning commission recommendation until we have more time to interview a candidate. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Discussed Chester Township's billboard ordinance. Keith attended Chester Township's meeting. Lee Olsen says we have no say over billboards on M-32 without an ordinance. M-DOT does. Milbocker moved. Huff supported, to table discussion on the billboard ordinance. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Kim will meet in the near future with fire department members regards to software for fire program.

Talked about the generator for truck 101. This was tabled from the last meeting. Got a bill from Gary Koronka on 1-4-02 for $1897.00. Got a bill from West Shore Fire, Inc., on 1-24-02 for $1897.00. This was sent by Gary. Got a bill from West Shore Fire, Inc., on 2-7-02 for $2400.00. All these bills for the same generator. Huff moved, Milbocker supported, to table until we get a firm price from West Shore Fire on the generator. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Talked about Worker's Comp Insurance for Gary Koronka. He does mechanic work at the fire hall and is a fire fighter. We have talked to attorneys on this matter and it appears that Gary Koronka has to have Worker's Comp Insurance on his own or through West Shore Fire, Inc., to work at the fire hall on equipment.

Tammy Myers read 'Guidelines for Employment for EMS' to those present. Talked about continuing education for EMS.

Huff moved, Samkowiak supported, to accept the Guidelines for Employment for EMS along with continuing education guidelines as presented. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

New Business:

Talked about alley closures. Pohutsky's of the Old Depot asked about closing alleys on the restaurant property. These alleys have not been used since the plat was written. Charlton Township has no objection.

Huff moved, Maschke supported, to return a $200.00 deposit to the Lewiston Lions for a hall rental. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Decided to hold a large item dump day for residents of the three (3) townships included in the Tri-Township Waste Station area. Will check with Chester and Dover Townships about a date and about advertising.

Decided to set up a meeting with area business people about the streetscape project. Jeff Radcliffe needs letters of support for the grant application. Decided to hold the meeting on Weds., March 27, 2002, at 7:00 pm at the office building.

Huff moved, Milbocker supported, to advertise for the custodial/maint. and Waste Station attendant position since Pat Kundrat has resigned. Make applications due on April 8, 2002. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Milbocker moved. Huff supported, to pay the General Operation bills presented in the amount of $11,892.79. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Maschke moved, Samkowiak supported, to adopt the proposed Fiscal Year 2002-03 Budget as printed and to include elected officials salaries as follows:
Supervisor, $14,635,68; Clerk, $14,635.68; Treasurer, $15,836.76; Trustees, $220.02 per month and $78.00 for special meetings. Ayes, all. Motion carried. General Operation Budget starting balance: $ 178,941.46; expected Revenues of $285,250.00; expected expenditures of $402,260.00; expected fund equity of $61,931.46.

Maschke moved, Milbocker supported, to adopt the proposed FY 2002-03 Roads Account Budget as presented. Starting balance 4-1-02, $211,314.46; expected revenues of $12,000.00; expected expenditures of $ 0.00. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 9:05 pm.

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