Charlton Township Minutes of Meetings

The regular September meeting of the Charlton Township Board was called to order by Chairman Willis Walker at 7:00 pm on Monday, September 13, 2004.

All board members present.

Others present: Henry Engels, Lee Olsen, Marian Walker, Mike Townsend, Ann Proctor, Tammy Myers, Matt Nowak, Jim and Donna Quandt.

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.

Maschke moved, Milbocker supported, to accept the Treasurer's report as presented with the following balances on hand: General Operation, $118,088.41; Roads Account, $205,644.15. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Lee Olsen gave a report on county activities. He mentioned the loss of deputy John Gunsell in a rollover accident on Sunday, September 12, 2004. He reported that Judy Koronka was upset that no one opened the fire hall for a 'community safety day' last Saturday. No one could recall Judy asking about opening the hall.

Jim Quandt talked about zoning and special use permits. Planning/Zoning is working on wind generation. Discussed open space vs rezone for business. Keith wondered why some of the old buildings that were vacated in Gaylord have not been utilized.
It appears that most big chain stores want to build new to continue their same building look.

Tammy reported that five (5) people (Pam, Ann, Tammy. Matt and Steven) will be attending the UP-EMS conference in Marquette on October 1,2004.

Matt Nowak stated that the 4th of July Committee may try to have an outdoor movie on July 3, 2004, at the park.

Old Business: Talked about equalization charges. This was discussed at the last county commissioner meeting and the charges have been dropped.

Discussed the proposed private road ordinance. Matt and Deb are on the committee. They have met once. There has been much discussion regards to sprawl, fire access, EMS access and the road commission taking over such roads.

Kim stated that she is still waiting on the Rotary Club to see if the fence at the ballfield will be repaired.

Discussed a letter of August 27.2004, whereby Shawn and Wanda Richards resigned their jobs as custodian at the hall and attendant at the waste station.

Huff moved, Milbocker supported, to accept the resignations of Shawn and Wanda Richards as custodians and waste station attendant effective with the date of the letter of resignation. Ayes. all. Motion carried.

Willis thought that we should advertise the position immediately and hire someone as soon as possible. Kim thought that we should wait until the 1st of the year. It was decided that we would advertise now and interview candidates after the October board meeting. Possibly hire by November meeting.

Talked about roadwork. Maschke mentioned that a resident of Beckett Road near Gingell Road would like to see Beckett Road hard surfaced so that they could put in a paved driveway. There are no plans at this time to hard surface Beckett Road. Talked about doing some work in the Heffernan Subdivision on Big Bear Lake. This area is prone to erosion. Grade and gravel for 8th thru 12th Streets would be $58,143 and paving with curbs. spillways would be $43,938.00 additional. There was no mention in the contract about 13th Street which should be included.

Kim Samkowiak moved, Huff supported, to table discussion on roadwork for Heffernan Subdivision until we get a firm price that includes 13th Street. Ayes, all.

Milbocker moved, Huff supported, to adjust the General Operation Budget as follows: transfer $700.00 from 101-811 (Town Board Professional Services) to 191-702 (Elections Salaries). Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Talked about private road signs (red signs). The county road commission and the township have not considered purchasing these signs. After discussion, Milbocker moved, Huff supported, to contact 9-1-1 to see of they would be interested in purchasing red private road signs. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Kim Samkowiak reported that the Roads Account CD ($200,000) has expired. It was decided that she should try to find the best rate and still be able to withdraw funds as needed for roadwork.

Discussed a personal property tax audit. Matt Nowak presented a copy of a grant that was approved by the Michigan Dept. of Treasury for $34,300.00 for a personal property tax audit in the township. The grant of $34,300.00 is for the first year of work and is for one-half of the project with another grant to be applied to the second year of work. First one-half of the work to be completed by September 30, 2005. There will be no cost to the township. Ayes, 4. Nays, 1. (Huff) Motion carried.

Milbocker moved, Huff supported, to pay the General Operation bills presented in the amount of $20,745.76. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 9:35 pm.

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