Charlton Township Minutes of Meetings

The regular August meeting of the Charlton Township Board was called to order by Chairman Matt Nowak at 7:00 pm on Monday, August 8, 2005.

All board members present.

Others present: Dennis Valade, Richard Edmunds, Robert Fleury, Sally Nowak, Duane & Michelle Reppuhn, Lee Olsen, Dan Kwapis, Joyce Williams, Tammy Myers, Ron Koronka & Robert Pewinski.

Those present recited the pledge to the flag.

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

Samkowiak presented the Treasurer's report as follows: General Operation, $166,960.01; Roads Account, $204,660.37. Milbocker moved, Edwartowski supported, to accept the Treasurer's report as presented. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Audience: Bob Fleury talked about the lake association meeting at the park.

Decided to move to new business: Discussed a Zoning Board of Appeals request for side yard set back. Duane and Michelle Reppuhn were present at the meeting to discuss a request for set back of side yard. Richard Edmunds gave his views on the matter and thought that it was reasonable to request the set back. His recommendation was to approve the request for variance. After discussion, Edwartowski moved, Milbocker supported, to recommend approval to the Otsego County Zoning Board of Appeals of the request of Duane & Michelle Reppuhn for side set back on their property on Little Bear Lake Sub. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Richard Edmunds stated that the next planning commission meeting will have discussion on wind generation.

Old Business: Maschke moved, Edwartowski supported, to pay $284.72 for Veteran flags for 2004-05 and to continue to pay for flags and holders in the future. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Discussed the park fence work that needs to be done.

Discussed a possible fire/EMS millage request for the November 8, 2005, ballot. There was much discussion regards to how much of a millage to request and for how long. After more discussion, Samkowiak moved, Maschke supported, to place the following request for millage on the November 8, 2005, ballot: 1.200 mills for seven (7) years for Fire/EMS equipment and operation. The request would generate approximately $117,600 in the first year. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Matt notified those present that the electrical work at the hall has been completed and that he is getting a quote on air conditioning for the old library room.

Lee Olsen gave a report on county activities. He stated that the commissioners are in support of the Bagley sewer project. Talked about some zoning problems at Clear Lake. Discussed jail overcrowding. Talked about personal use of county vehicles.

Joe Edwartowski gave a report on the commissioners meeting he attended.

Fire Department: Ron Koronka notified the board that scott air packs need to be tested. He stated that the fire department members will be voting on a new Lieutenant. Talked about job descriptions for firefighters and officers. Ron recommended Anthony Prusakiewicz for the fire department. Edwartowski moved, Maschke supported, to hire Anthony Prusakiewicz as a member of the Charlton Township Fire Department. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Kim and Tammy gave a report on EMS. Tammy stated that there will be a first responder class soon. Milbocker moved, Edwardtowski supported, to hire Michael Watson as a member of the Charlton Township EMS squad. Michael is a member of station #6 and lives on Waters Road. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Discussed a request for $334.00 from the township to go toward the matching grant for the master plan project. Edwardtowski moved, Mascke supported, to pay $334.00 toward the sum needed for a matching grant for development of a new master plan for the county. Ayes, 4. Samkowiak abstains. Motion carried.

Kim commented on the great job Bill Martindale has been doing at the Waste Station and as a custodian. Kim also stated that revenue is down at the Waste station on Saturdays and up on Sundays since we changed hours.

Sally Nowak gave a report on the personal property tax audit.

Joyce Williams talked about the new drilling procedures for natural gas called 'twinning' whereby the Antrim formation is tapped at the top and bottom of the formation.

Kim talked about qualified deferment of summer taxes.

Edwardtowski moved, Milbocker supported, to pay the General Operation bills presented in the amount of $18,287.88. Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 9:05 pm.

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