Charlton Township Minutes of Meetings

The regular August meeting of the Charlton Township Board was called to order by Chairman Willis Walker at 7:05 pm on Monday, August 9, 2004.

All board members present.

Others present: Jos. Edwartowski, Robert Fleury, Lee Olsen, Donna & Jim Quandt, Marian Walker, Matt Nowak, Tammy Myers, Shawn Richards, Mike & Ann Proctor.

Those present recited the pledge to the flag.

Milbocker moved, Samkowiak supported, to accept the minutes of the previous regular meeting with the following correction: add discussion about a letter from Joyce Clark of Frank Street in Johannesburg. She wrote that on June 16, 2004, Shawn Richards was mowing the area around the township office building with the guard tied up on the mower and hit an object that broke the rear window of her car. Shawn has been instructed to keep the guard down on the mower. The township has paid for the damage to Mrs. Clark's car. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Milbocker moved, Huff supported, to accept the Treasurer's report as follows: General Operation, $131,608.94; Roads Account, $205,643.39. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Lee Olsen gave a report on county activities. He stated that the commissioners will be discussing equalization charges at the next meeting. He also talked about the county budget.

Robert Fleury talked about natural gas prices.

Mike Townsend discussed fire department needs and stated that the new engine in truck #106 is 'ok'.

Tammy Myers stated that everything is now working on the EMS van.

Jim Quandt talked about zoning and special use cases.

New Business: Talked about the proposed private road ordinance. Mike Roper of the Otsego County Road Commission thinks we need to discuss specific items of the proposed ordinance before taking any action. Huff moved, Milbocker supported, to table discussion on the proposed private road ordinance. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Discussed proposed service rates from the equalization department. Samkowiak moved, Milbocker supported, to table discussion on rate charges by the equalization department until the county board discusses it. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Talked about the fence at the ball field at the park. Alpine Fence Co. gave a bid of $1,000.00 to fix the fence. Huff moved, Milbocker supported, to let the bid for fence repair to Alpine Fence Co. Discussion followed. Kim thought that the Gaylord Rotary Club might fix the fence as part of project they may do on the park area and ball field. Milbocker withdrew her support of the Huff motion and Huff withdrew his motion. After that, Milbocker moved, Maschke supported, to table discussion on the ball field fence until we get more information from the Rotary Club. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Talked about by-laws for Fire/EMS that the by-laws should be consistent for Fire and EMS regards to MVR. Mike, Townsend was notified that Ron Koronka needs a doctor's release before returning to work on the fire department.

Kim Samkowiak notified the board that she received a call from David Paffi regards to a fire in the SE corner of the township. He called 9-1-1. Albert Township Fire Department got to the scene in about 10 minutes and Charlton got there when the fire was out. The main thing here is that both departments responded.

Talked about a blight ordinance and township master plan.

Milbocker moved, Huff supported, to pay the General Operation bills presented in the amount of $18,348.49. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Maschke moved, Milbocker supported, to transfer $5,000.00 from 101690, Parks, to 276-974, Cemetery Land Improvements, and to adjust the budget accordingly. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm.

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