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ELMIRA TOWNSHIP
COUNTY OF OTSEGO
ELMIRA, MICHIGAN
DECEMBER 11, 2003
A regular meeting of the Elmira Township board was held on December 11, 2003 at the Elmira Township hall commencing at 7:00 p.m. with Supervisor, Ralph Robarge calling the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members in attendance were Supervisor, Ralph Robarge, Clerk, Susan Schaedig, Treasurer, Diane Purgiel and Trustees, Leonard Skop and Theresa Plachta. Others attending were Carl Essenmacher, Don Franckowiak, Al Bentz, Ron Geiger and Bob DeLong.
NEW BUSINESS:
Bob DeLong of Dunn’s Business Solutions gave a presentation on three new copy machines and one used.
Leonard made a motion to purchase the used Ricoh 200 copy machine for $1,650.00 and a Full Service Maintenance Agreement at .021 cents a copy($42.00 a quarter) from Dunn’s Business Solutions. Seconded by Diane and carried unanimously.
The board decided to hold on to the assessor’s old laptop computer since the Fire Department is having trouble with theirs.
Ralph and Leonard reported on the Road Commission meeting they had attended. Mike Roper explained the T-21 funding procedures and that the name is being changed. He had a priority list of Primary Roads and mentioned that the projected dates are being pushed back a year or more due to lack of funds. OCRC used their future funds on West Otsego Lake Drive, on a new salt shed and a loader.
A committee of one member of each governmental unit in the county will meet at 9:00 a.m. on January 6, 2004 at the Road Commission office to develop a plan to place road millage on the ballot in 2004. Leonard will represent Elmira Township.
Everyone is encouraged to write our legislators to support SB 387 which would put the same road tax on diesel fuel as gasoline.
CenturyTel is filing a petition with the Michigan Public Service Commission to approve an adjacent exchange calling plan which will allow 546 customers to call Alba, Boyne Falls, Boyne City and East Jordan for a fee around $5.00. They would like the township to pass a resolution to support this petition. The board discussed the issue and decided not to support it.
The minutes were accepted as presented.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
101-119 CD9630002815 @1.80 102,651.93
GEN FUND 1ST NAT’L 15,427.51
TOTAL $200, 957.33
GEN FUND CD 82,877.89
Diane was given permission to send tax receipts to the taxpayers.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT:
The next PC meeting will be held on January 27, 2004. The board discussed the 2004 proposed budget of $13, 085.00 and John Wiacek’s absences.
Diane made a motion to accept the proposed Planning Commission budget for 2004. Seconded by Leonard and carried.
Ralph stated that he has tried contacting John Wiacek by telephone several times and has never received an answer so the board reviewed the list of former applicants for the PC and will contact Jack Middleton and Paul Coon for interviews at the next township board meeting.
Theresa made a motion to inform John Wiacek by certified mail that he no longer is a member of the Elmira Township Planning Commission. Seconded by Leonard and carried unanimously.
ASSESSOR’S REPORT:
No land divisions. Form 4408, Assessing Officer’s Report of Property Taxes Levied for Revenue Sharing completed and sent into the State Tax Commission Property Tax Division. December Board of Review went well. Five homestead corrections and three description corrections as Equalization did not pick up land transfers.
ORDINANCE OFFICER’S REPORT:
Still working on junk vehicles from a year ago.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Ralph sent an e-mail to Michigan Townships Association with the copy of the 1994 legal opinion to reaffirm that public funds cannot be used on private roads. Ryan Dobrzelewski will be informed that Elmira Township cannot help him with Thompson Road improvement.
Leonard made a motion in the form of a resolution to adopt ELMIRA TOWNSHIP NUISANCE ORDINANCE NO 4 OF 2003. Seconded by Diane and carried unanimously.
AYES: RALPH, SUSAN, DIANE, THERESA, LEONARD
NAYES: NONE ABSENT: NONE
Diane made a motion in the form of a resolution to adopt ELMIRA TOWNSHIP DANGEROUS STRUCTURES ORDINANCE NO 5 OF 2003. Seconded by Leonard and carried unanimously.
AYES: RALPH, SUSAN, DIANE, THERESA, LEONARD
NAYES: NONE ABSENT: NONE
Leonard made a motion in the form of a resolution to adopt ELMIRA TOWNSHIP DISMANTLED OR INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLE ORDINANCE NO 6 OF 2003. Seconded by Theresa and carried unanimously.
AYES: RALPH, SUSAN, DIANE, THERESA, LEONARD
NAYES: NONE ABSENT: NONE
Diane made a motion to rescind her motion made in November to write a check for $3,942.50 to the Fire Authority and ask for reimbursement to the township in December when taxes are collected. Seconded by Leonard and carried unanimously.
Diane made a motion to write a check for $5.677.20 to the Fire Authority for the township’s share of the $7,200 grant.(check written for $3,942.50, another check for $1,734.70 will be written) Seconded by Theresa and carried unanimously.
READING OF THE BILLS:
1721 Elmira-Warner Fire Authority 3,942.50
1722 Ron Geiger, ordinance officer, liquor inspector 163.52
1723 Gloria Torello, PC meeting 55.00
1724 Theresa Plachta, trustee 160.00
1725 Suzzane Bannister, PC meeting 50.00
1726 Susan Schaedig, clerk 820.00
1727 Ralph Robarge, Supv 651.16
1728 Leonard Skop, trustee 210.00
1729 Jill Kassuba, assessor 1,392.43
1730 Duane Hoffman, PC meeting 50.00
1731 Diane Purgiel, treasurer 920.00
1732 Dan Sevenski, hall cleaning 112.50
1733 Ralph Robarge, reimb 25.00
1734 Herald Times, minutes publication 27.48
1735 Otsego County Equalization 123.87
1736 Michigan Society of Planning 55.00
1737 Dunn’s Business Solutions 8.88
1738 Waste Management 56.49
1739 Diane Purgiel, reimb 63.51
1740 Young, Graham & Elsenheimer, P.C. 750.00
1741 Ralph Robarge, hall rental, Rd Comm meeting 75.00
1742 VOID
1743 Gaylord Gas, Inc. 312.92
1744 Michigan Twp Association, conference registrations 635.00
1745 Dunn’s Business Solutions, used Ricoh 200 1,650.00
1746 Diane Purgiel, workshop 110.00
1747 Susan Schaedig, workshop 110.00
1748 Centurytel 95.81
1749 Jill Kassuba 88.66
1750 Great Lakes Energy 223.21
1751 Jake Kurth, hall dep reimb 50.00
1752 Elmira-Warner Fire Authority 1,734.70
14,722.64
Diane made a motion to pay the bills. Seconded by Theresa and carried.
Sue made a motion to pay for the registration, mileage, hotel rooms and per diem for the MTA Conference in January, 2004 for any board member. Seconded by Diane and carried.
Diane made a motion to allow $100.00 for meals for the 2004 MTA convention.
Seconded by Theresa and carried.
There being no further business to come before the board, Sue made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Diane and carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m..
Susan Schaedig, Clerk
ELMIRA TOWNSHIP
COUNTY OF OTSEGO
ELMIRA, MICHGIAN
NOVEMBER 13, 2003
A regular meeting of the Elmira Township board was held on November 13, 2003 at the Elmira Township hall commencing at 7:00 p.m. with Supervisor, Ralph Robarge calling the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance.
All members present.
Diane made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Seconded by Theresa and carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
CD 102,651.93 Gen Fund 22,382.82 Gen Fund CD 82,877.89
TOTAL 207,912.64
Diane reported that there will be an adjustment of $100.00 by Young, Graham & Elsenheimer, P.C. on the RFB Cellular matter.
Diane had Dunn’s look at the copy machine at the township hall and has invited them to come to the meeting in December to present offers.
Leonard made a motion to pay Otsego County Equalization Department 1.30 per parcel for the monthly maintenance fee of the tax roll and printing of tax bills for the next contract year and then a 3% increase over the next three years of a four year contract. Seconded by Diane and carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT:
Diane read the minutes of the October 28, 2003 meeting. John Wiacek has missed several meetings and this issue will be addressed. Next meeting on November 25, 2003 at 7:00 p.m.. No December meeting.
The Otsego County Planning Commission is intending to amend the County Master Plan and is requesting cooperation and any comments to assist in this process.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A copy of the Nuisance Ordinance was sent to Bryan Graham and he feels that the 1987 ordinance should be repealed. The estimated fees to enact a new nuisance ordinance and a dangerous structure ordinance are $500.00
Theresa made a motion to retain Bryan Graham to prepare a Nuisance Ordinance and a Dangerous Structure Ordinance and to prepare a repeal of the 1987 Nuisance Ordinance. Seconded by Sue and carried.
Ralph received a 1994 opinion from the MTA legal staff in regard to the Thompson Road improvement which stated since it is private property no township funds may be spent. Leonard suggested that the township try to obtain a later opinion in regard to this matter. Issue tabled.
Ralph made a motion to appoint the Elmira-Warner Fire Authority as collecting agent for the Fire Charges Ordinance. Seconded by Diane and carried.
Ralph and Leonard checked the playground equipment and found no problem with loose boards. They suggested that the top be taken down. Matter tabled.
NEW BUSINESS:
Diane made a motion to write a check for $3,942.50 to the Fire Authority and ask for reimbursement to the township in December when taxes are collected. Seconded by Leonard and carried.
The current taxable value for Elmira is $55,305,939(.7885);Warner’s Taxable Value is $14,835,516(.2115/$1,057.50).
The board reviewed Verizon North’s application under the Metro Act for rights-of-way.
Leonard made a motion to approve Verizon North Inc. application for access to and ongoing use of public ways by telecommunications providers under Metropolitan Extension Telecommunications Rights-Of-Way Oversight Act 2002 PA 48 MCLA Sections 484.3101 to 484.3120. Seconded by Diane and carried unanimously.
Michigan Townships Association would like all townships to join them in an effort to stop revenue sharing cuts by sending a message to Lansing through our local media.
A workshop will be conducted by Keskine, Cook, Miller, Smith & Alexander to aide the audit process on December 11, 2003 at the University Center from 10:00 to 2:00.
Diane made a motion to pay the registration and half a days wages for Diane and Sue to attend the workshop given by the Learning Center on December 4, 3003. Seconded by Leonard and carried.
READING OF THE BILLS:
1685 Theresa Plachta, trustee 110.00
1686 Suzzane Bannister, PC meeting 50.00
1687 Susan Schaedig, Clerk’s Salary 820.00
1688 Ralph Robarge, Supv Salary 711.16
1689 Leonard Skop, Trustee 220.00
1690 John Ernst, PC meeting 50.00
1691 Jill Kassuba, assessor 1,392.43
1692 Gloria Torello, PC meeting 55.00
1693 Diane Purgiel, Treasurer’s Salary 870.00
1694 Dan Sevenski, hall cleaning 125.00
1695 Great Lakes Energy 10.52
1696 Ralph Robarge, reimb 25.00
1697 Diane Purgiel, reimb 69.49
1698 United States Postal Service, postage 37.00
1699 United States Postal Service, postage 74.00
1700 Young, Graham & Elsenheimer, PC 241.22
1701 The University of Michigan, internet services 750.00
1702 Carquest 22.16
1703 Otsego County Equalization Dept 123.87
1704 Gaylord Gas 105.45
1705 Municipal Underwriters of Mich, Inc 380.00
1706 Michigan Assessors Association, dues 55.00
1707 Gaylord Sewer & Septic 90.00
1708 Waste Management 56.38
1709 Ron Geiger, Ordinance Officer, Liquor Inspector 57.75
1710 Ron Geiger 153.90
1711 Walmart 118.34
1712 Ralph Robarge 50.00
1713 United States Postal Service 32.00
1714 First National Bank of Gaylord, taxes Oct 632.54
1715 Ralph Robarge, reimb 4.20
1716 First National Bank of Gaylord, taxes Nov 628.02
1717 United States Postal Service 421.80
1718 CenturyTel 96.05
1719 Great Lakes Energy 278.95
1720 United States Postal Service 184.63
9,101.86
Diane made a motion to pay the bills, seconded by Leonard and carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the board, Sue mad a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Diane and carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
ELMIRA TOWNSHIP
COUNTY OF OTSEGO
ELMIRA, MICHIGAN
OCTOBER 9, 2003
A regular meeting of the Elmira Township board was held on October 9, 2003 at the Elmira Township hall commencing at 7:00 p.m. with Supervisor, Ralph Robarge calling the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members in attendance were Supervisor, Ralph Robarge, Clerk, Susan Schaedig, Treasurer, Diane Purgiel and Trustees, Leonard Skop and Theresa Plachta. Others attending were Ryan and Bob Dobrzelewski, EMS Medical Service Director, Jon Deming and Assessor, Jill Kassuba.
Jon Deming asked the board to consider purchasing a generator for the township hall in order to use it in an emergency. At this time there are no grants. The board will consider the generator in the next budget year.
Ryan Dobrzelewski owns Block 16 in Elmira. There is a platted road(Thompson Rd) which was never developed into a road. He is asking the board to consider making this a road which would make it open for possible development. Tabled.
Diane made a motion to accept the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Theresa and carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
CD 102,651.93 GEN FUND 1ST NAT’L 15,118.57
GEN FUND CD 82,877.89
Diane moved funds over to Northwestern Bank. The township is covered up to 100,000.00 at First Nat’l so she left funds there. Diane also spoke to officials at First National who said that there were some bad loans made and that they are trying to collect them.
No Planning Commission meeting since there was not a quorum. Diane and Gloria were present and also advisor, John Ernst.
ASSESSOR’S REPORT:
Jill working with Jim Theisen to fix the lap top computer so it is capable of backing up the records from 2000 – 2004 which are on the windows program. Awaiting the BSA program diskette to install in the new computer and current back ups to be made.
The County Treasurer has signed the Homestead audit form.
No Land Divisions.
Have not been advised by the State Tax commission on the Skibinski Case as to date. Received a MTT on Small Claims division of Michigan Electric Transmission Company vs. ElmiraTownship(obtaining information to respond to claim). Has not been advised on the Dale Smith cases.
Jill is requesting a phone card for long distance calling since she is removing the coverage on her home phone.
The Map training program was great. Jill picked up a set of training booklets for the office and to let her know if anyone would like one.
The L-4029 Form was completed and signed with the value of the loss taken from my assessment roll. Bill Kerr advised that I use a different number that he used in establishing the value in May for a State report. His number was established with a loss of the split parcels, IFT’s, class changes, etc. I have redone a revised copy for signatures.
Diane made a motion to allow Jill to purchase a phone card for township business. Seconded by Sue and carried unanimously.
Diane made a motion to accept the figures of the L-4029 as completed by Jill on 9-27-03. Seconded by Leonard and carried unanimously.
Ralph and Jim Theisen purchased a laptop with a zip drive from Circuit City for $1,309.90 with a rebate for $230.00. A case from Wal Mart, 18.88. Total Cost $1098.78.
The board discussed payment to Jim Theisen for assisting with the assessor’s computer.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Elmira Township has a shelter agreement with the Salvation Army to provide space in the event of an emergency. Ralph provided Ron Chavey with the Supervisor’s, Clerk’s and Treasurer’s telephone numbers.
The board addressed the Fire Charge Ordinance. It was agreed to 40 acres of property involving fires of extraordinary costs.
Leonard made a motion to adopt the Elmira Township Fire Charges Ordinance which establishes charges for certain fire protection services pursuant to Act 33 of the Public Act of 1951, as Amended (MCL 41.801 ET SEQ) to provide exemptions from those charges, and to provide methods for the collection of such charges. Seconded by Diane and carried unanimously.
AYES: RALPH, SUSAN, DIANE, THERESA, LEONARD
NAYES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Sue made a motion in the form of a resolution to establish charges for the Fire Charges Ordinance. $150.00/hr pumper; $75.00/hr tanker; $50.00/hr utility vehicle for full runs plus wages and all actual extraordinary costs incurred by the Fire Department. Seconded by Diane and carried unanimously.
AYES: RALPH, SUSAN, DIANE, LEONARD, THERESA
NAYES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
The tables have been purchased; the wall repair completed and Leonard and Ralph will erect the new township signs on October 10, 2003.
NEW BUSINESS:
Diane made a motion to have Great Lakes Energy install an overhead light at C-42 and Camp Ten Road. Seconded by Sue and carried unanimously.
Since the Nuisance Ordinance was enacted in 1987 a copy will be sent to Bryan Graham to review it.
Leonard made a motion to accept Huff Excavating bids for snowplowing in 2003 –2004. Plow Truck, $45.00/hr; End Loader, $70.00/hr. Seconded by Diane and carried unanimously. Charges are the same as last year and the township has received a copy of Huff’s workmen’s compensation insurance.
Ralph and Leonard will check on the complaints of the condition of the playground equipment.
READING OF THE BILLS:
1649 Circuit City, computer 1,309.90
1650 Theresa Plachta, Trustee, Oct meeting 110.00
1651 VOID
1652 Ron Geiger, Ordinance Office, Liquor Inspector 163.52
1653 Susan Schaedig, Clerk 820.00
1654 Ralph Robarge, Supv 651.16
1655 Leonard Skop, Trustee Oct meeting 110.00
1656 John Ernst, PC meeting 50.00
1657 Jill Kassuba, assessor 1,442.43
1658 Gloria Torello, PC meeting 55.00
1659 Diane Purgiel, Treasurer, PC meeting 870.00
1660 Dan Sevenski, hall cleaning 137.50
1661 Young, Graham & Elsenheimer, P.C. 649.34
1662 Ralph Robarge, reimb use fax & computer 25.00
1663 Diane Purgiel, reimb Norton Internet Security 77.40
1664 Diane Purgiel, reimb 64.04
1665 Dan Sevenski, reimb soap dispensers 21.16
1666 Municipal Underwriters of Mich, insurance 6,194.00
1667 Dunn’s Business Solutions 32.00
1668 Great Lakes Energy 42.09
1669 WalMart 2.43
1670 Herald Times 27.48
1671 Jill Kassuba, reimb 112.84
1672 Waste Management 56.56
1673 Elmira Township, funds transfer to NW 1,000.00
1674 Gillespie Lawn Care 350.00
1675 Elmira Township, funds tranfer 500.00
1676 Dunn’s Business Solutions, copier 1,500.00
1677 Leonard Skop, reimb tables 444.31
1678 Otsego County Historical Society 100.00
1679 VOID
1680 Centurytel 93.31
1681 Otsego County Equalization Dept 123.87
1682 Great Lakes Energy 260.08
1683 Nemcog 1,054.00
1684 M C Planning & Design 1,486.72
18,436.74
Diane made a motion to pay the bills. Seconded by Theresa and carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the board Diane made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Sue. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
ELMIRA TOWNSHIP
COUNTY OF OTSEGO
ELMIRA, MICHIGAN
SEPTEMBER 11, 2003
A regular meeting of the Elmira Township board was held on September 11, 2003 at the Elmira Township hall commencing at 7:05 p.m. with Supervisor, Ralph Robarge calling the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members in attendance were Supervisor, Ralph Robarge, Clerk, Susan Schaedig, Treasurer, Diane Purgiel, Trustees Leonard Skop and Theresa Plachta. Others attending were Peter Slominski, Will and Rex Savory, assessor Jill Kassuba, Jeff Ratcliff and Jack
Thompson.
Jeff Ratcliff of Otsego County Economic Alliance gave a presentation on a county wide growth management process. The board reviewed a resolution on growth management. The board made it clear that they do not wish to participate financially at this time since Elmira is already working with a planner but do support the concept.
Leonard Skop made a motion in the form of a resolution that Elmira Township Board of Trustees agrees to support and participate, subject to final determination of cost, in a county-wide growth management process including the first step which will entail building awareness and developing a comprehensive community vision for Otsego County. Seconded by Theresa and carried.
AYES: RALPH ROBARGE, SUSAN SCHAEDIG, DIANE PURGIEL, THERESA PLACHTA
NAYES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Will Savory presented an Eagle Scout project for Hallock Cemetery. He would like to locate and unearth all the markers and mark the driveway so that vehicles would not drive over gravesites. The scouts have their own liability insurance and would use their own supplies and equipment.
Theresa made a motion to support the Eagle Scout project in Hallock Cemetery. Seconded by Leonard and carried unanimously.
Ralph met with Adam Cowan, an appraiser hired by Kenwick Corporation, the township’s insurance company to appraise township property.
An M-DOT workshop will be held at the Otsego County Road Commission on 9-18-03 at 1:00 p.m..
Diane made a motion in the form of a resolution to urge Governor Jennifer Granholm to enact Senate Bills 464 and 466 and House Bills 4627, 4630 and 463l which will provide consistent and stable funding to ensure the future of Mackinac Bridge. Seconded by Theresa and carried unanimously.
AYES: RALPH ROBARGE, SUSAN SCHAEDIG, DIANE PURGIEL, LEONARD SKOP, THERESA PLACHTA
NAYES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Leonard and Ralph met with Tom Deans of the Road Commission to observe the completed Camp Ten Road project. OCRC received a grant to tar and chip Parmater Road at the Eagle Point entrance area due to the lakes and drainage.
Still waiting for a recommendation on fees from the Fire Authority on the Fire Charge Ordinance. Ralph said he will suggest the Authority adopt the Ordinance and approve fees later.
Ralph picked up the signs and flag on 8-21-2003. Ralph and Pat Robarge will grant the township an easement for the placement of the sign on M-32 across from St. Thomas church. Everything is in place to erect the signs. Miss Dig has been notified. Ralph and Leonard will erect the signs.
Leonard will purchase the tables from Sams Club and be reimbursed by the township since there is no benefit to obtaining a membership for Elmira Township.
The hall wall repair will be completed the week of September 15th.
No information on the Lamar issue at this time.
Leonard made a motion to accept the August minutes. Seconded by Theresa and carried.
Sue made a motion to accept the July minutes. Seconded by Diane and carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
CD 102,651.93 General Fund 1,459.09 CD 102,397.16
Diane read the PC’s August minutes. Diane made a motion to approve a $25.00 purchase by Suzanne Bannister for “The Planning Commission Toolkit”. Seconded Theresa and carried unanimously.
Diane suggested that board members take turns being on the Planning Commission for one year or have a zoning board.
Diane read a letter from Northwestern Bank in regard to the financial services they have to offer. The board discussed a rumor about the feds being called in to investigate First National Bank on their banking practices. The board directed Diane to check into the situation and take funds out of First National if necessary since she has always made sound decisions in the past. Diane stated that we have always had good service from First National and they are a local bank we could keep up to 100,000.00 there since it is insured and invest the rest at Northwestern.
ASSESSOR’S REPORT:
Bill Kerr requests Jill attend a training on the mapping program on September 25th from 8:00 until 12:00 at the MTEC building. Seeking township approval.
Patricia Osborne requests that Elmira review the Elmira Plat and get back with her.
Skibinski case was submitted by Mr. Skibinski to the Tax Tribunal and Jill spoke with them to say that it is being handled at the State Tax Commission level and she is waiting for Mr. Schnelle to respond to the numbers and figures she presented to him in July.
Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative Inc has motion ed to add the 2003 Tax year to their Case. Michael A. Stimpson will be the presiding Tribunal Judge.
Jill received a quote of $1,395.00 for a computer from Cliff. Since Cliff has been slow on responding in regard to repairs the board directed Jill to check with Jim Theisen for a quote.
Theresa made a motion to allow Jill to purchase a computer system through Jim Theisen up to $1,500.00. Seconded by Diane and carried unanimously.
Diane made a motion to allow Jill and any Planning Commission member to attend the mapping program with wages paid. Seconded by Leonard and carried unanimously.
Ralph received several estimates on LP gas for the 2003-2004 season. Gaylord Gas offered 107.9 for the season. No one else would give a cap. Elmira Township will continue to purchase LP from Gaylord Gas.
Ralph suggested that the septic system at the township hall should be checked and pumped. Ralph will locate and dig up the area for $25.00.
READING OF THE BILLS:
1617 Diane Purgiel, Summer tax collection 1,666.66
1618 Theresa Plachta, Trustee, Sept meeting 110.00
1619 Suzanne Bannister, PC meeting, July, Aug 100.00
1620 Susan Schaedig, Clerk 820.00
1621 Ron Geiger, Ordinance Officer, Liquor Inspector 158.71
1622 Ralph Robarge, Supv 601.16
1623 Leonard Skop, Trustee, Sept meeting 110.00
1624 John Ernst, July PC meeting 50.00
1625 Jill Kassuba, Assessor 1,392.43
1626 Gloria Torello, PC meetings, July, August 110.00
1627 Duane Hoffman, PC meeting July, August 100.00
1628 Diane Purgiel, Treasurer 1,030.00
1629 Dan Sevenski, hall cleaning 125.00
1630 First National Bank of Gaylord, Sept taxes 1,018.11
1631 Ralph Robarge, reimb use of fax & computer 25.00
1632 Diane Purgiel, reimb 196.54
1633 Gillespie Lawn Care, lawn mowing 410.00
1634 Otsego County Equalization 123.87
1635 Keskine, Cook, Miller, Smith & Alexander, F65 785.00
1636 WalMart 40.54
1637 Michigan Townships Association, booklet 15.00
1638 Great Lakes Energy, street light Hallock & M32 10.52
1639 Waste Management 53.86
1640 Ralph Robarge, reimb 772.43
1641 United States Postal Service, postage 74.00
1642 Otsego County Road Commission, Camp Ten Rd 63,524.35
1643 Michigan Dept of Treasury, July, Aug, Sept taxes 752.96
1644 Great Lakes Energy 307.73
1645 CenturyTel 92.53
1646 Hangin In There, hall repair 262.54
1647 Young, Graham & Elsenheimer 828.00
1648 United States Postal Service, postage 74.00
75,740.94
Leonard made a motion to accept the bills as presented. Seconded by Diane and carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the board, Diane made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Sue and carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
ELMIRA TOWNSHIP
COUNTY OF OTSEGO
ELMIRA, MICHIGAN
AUGUST 14, 2003
A regular meeting of the Elmira Township board was held on August 14, 2003 at the Elmira Township hall commencing at 7:00 p.m. with Supervisor, Ralph Robarge calling the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Board members present were Supervisor, Ralph Robarge, Trustees, Theresa Plachta and Leonard Skop. Clerk, Susan Schaedig and Treasurer, Diane Purgiel were absent. Deputy Clerk, Sara Schaedig, Ron Geiger, Robert & Jean Brown, Tim McPhearson and sons, Zander and Miles were also present.
Leonard made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Ralph.
Theresa did not vote since she had not attended the July meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Bob Brown questioned why the repeal of the garbage ordinance was not in the paper. Note : the July synopsis of the Elmira Township minutes and the Ordinance to Repeal the Garbage Ordinance were both in the Gaylord Herald Times.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
CD 129000455 $97,443.37 GEN FUND $67,110.10 CD $102,397.16
ORDINANCE OFFICER REPORT:
Ron reported that things are going well with the foreclosed property and he is still working on the junk cars complaint.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
The Camp Ten Road paving project is complete. The striping and some other touch ups will complete the project.
Still waiting for a recommendation from the Fire Authority on fees for the Fire Charge Ordinance. Tabled.
Ralph reported that the Township signs and flag are completed and received a permit from M-Dot.
Leonard reported that he has not yet purchased the tables for the hall.
Board members Ralph and Diane, and attorneys, Bryan Graham and John Mulvihill met with Attorney, Tom Cecil of Lamar Signs on August 11, 2003. Ralph, Diane and Bryan gave depositions to Mr. Cecil in regard to the Lamar Advertising lawsuit.
NEW BUSINESS:
Jeff Ratcliffe of the Otsego County Economic Alliance will give a presentation on September 11, 2003 on the county wide growth management process to Elmira Township. He has a resolution for the township to sign supporting the process.
The next Township Association meeting will be held on September 21, 2003 at Chester Township at 7:00 p.m..
Tim McPhearson asked the board if they would be interested in having the Boy Scouts find all the metal markers in Hallock Cemetery. He stated that they need projects.
Vicky Savory is the contact person.
READING OF THE BILLS:
1574 Theresa Plachta, Trustee 160.00
1575 Susan Schaedig, Clerk 870.00
1576 Ralph Robarge, Supv 601.16
1577 Leonard Skop, Trustee 160.00
1578 Jill Kassuba, Assessor 1,392.43
1579 Diane Purgiel, Treasurer 920.00
1580 Diane Purgiel, Summer Tax Collection-Treas 1,666.66
1581 Otsego County Equalization 123.87
1582 1852 </