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ELMIRA TOWNSHIP
COUNTY OF OTSEGO
ELMIRA, MICHIGAN
DECEMBER 8, 2005
A regular meeting of the Elmira Township Board was held on December 8, 2006 at the township hall commencing at 7:00 p.m. with Supervisor, Diane Franckowiak calling the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance.
All board members present with the exception of Diane Purgiel who was excused. Assessor, Jill Kassuba and Mr & Mrs Ron Geiger were also present.
Leonard made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Seconded by Theresa and carried.
ORDINANCE OFFICER REPORT:
Ron reported that he was contacted by attorney, Peter Wendling in regard to the Northern Land Company violation. He is waiting for an answer from Peter if there is a conflict of interest on his part and if not will proceed.
PLANNING COMMISSION:
The PC would like to know what action can be taken on the burned Zaremba building in Elmira. Dorothy Layman is the contact person for Otsego County.
The budget for 2006 will be $14,750.00. The increase of $1,615.00 is for projected work on developing the draft ordinance language to match the master plan.
ASSESSOR'S REPORT:
No land divisions. Jill reported that she has 100 computerized photos, there are seven December BOR corrections. The appraisal study lists Commercial at 46%; Ag at 45% and Residential at 49%. Jill made improvements to the Parcel Division Application.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
CD 95,024.16 CD 64,000.00 CD 50,000.00 CD 50,000.00 Gen Fund 78,761.14
TOTAL 337,785.30
READING OF THE BILLS:
2600 Theresa Plachta, trustee 113.30
2601 Susan Schaedig, Clerk wages 844.50
2602 Ron Geiger, Ordinance Officer, Liquor Inspector 169.99
2603 Jill Kassuba, assessor 1,502.43
2604 Diane Purgiel, Treasurer wages 844.50
2605 Diane Franckowiak, Supervisor wages 644.15
2606 Diane Franckowiak, reimb use fax & computer 25.00
2607 Susan Schaedig, reimb mileage 20.00
2608 Diane Purgiel, reimb 57.74
2609 Holton's LP Gas 168.60
2610 Great Lakes Energy 18.63
2611 Waste Management 57.17
2612 Dunn's Business Solutions 119.24
2613 Young, Graham & Elsenheimer, P.C. 20.00
2614 Michigan Townships Association, registration conf 398.00
2615 Susan Schaedig, reimb W2 envelopes 6.88
2616 Warner Township, reimb Maple Hill Cemetery 1,350.00
2617 Dan Sevenski, hall cleaning 99.22
2618 Leonard Skop, trustee, PC mtg 223.30
2619 John Middleton, PC mtg 110.00
2620 John Ernst, PC mtg 110.00
2621 James Theisen, PC mtg 110.00
2622 Gloria Torello, PC mtg 180.00
2623 Duane Hoffman, PC mtg 260.00
2624 D & H Excavating, snowplowing 172.00
2625 Carquest, bowl cleaner & towels 40.79
2626 Jill Kassuba, reimb mileage 78.57
2627 Great Lakes Energy 188.97
2628 Roderick Wright, BOR 50.00
2629 Eugene Fleming, BOR 50.00
2630 Doreen Ostrander, hall cleaning 100.00
2631 Cynthia Prusakiewicz, BOR 50.00
2632 Vi Davis, hall cleaning 100.00
2633 Independent Bank, Dec taxes 777.72
2634 Michigan Dept of Treasury, Oct, Nov, Dec taxes 576.46
9,788.54
Theresa made a motion to pay the bills. Seconded by Leonard and carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
Leonard made a motion to pay registration fees, mileage and wages for BOR members, Supervisor and assessor to attend the training on February 23, 2006 in Grayling. Seconded by Theresa and carried.
Leonard made a motion to pay wages for Sue to attend the free seminar sponsored by Keskine, Cook, Miler & Alexander, LLP on December 14, 2005. Seconded by Theresa and carried.
The next township association meeting will be held at Bagley on January17, 2006.
There being no further business to come before the board Leonard made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Theresa and carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m..
Susan Schaedig, Clerk
ELMIRA TOWNSHIP
OTSEGO COUNTY
ELMIRA, MICHIGAN
NOVEMBER 10, 2005
A regular meeting of the Elmira Township Board was held on November 10, 2005 at 7:07 p.m. with Clerk, Susan Schaedig calling the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance.
All members present with the exception of Supervisor, Diane Franckowiak who was excused. Ron Geiger, Ordinance Officer was also in attendance.
The meeting was turned over to Leonard to chair.
Diane P. made a motion to approve the October minutes. Seconded by Theresa and carried.
ORDINANCE OFFICER REPORT:
Ron stated that he has issued citations to Northern Land Company, the owner of the house on M32 in Elmira and has never received an answer. The board directed him to turn the problem over to the township attorney.
ASSESSOR'S REPORT:
Jill was excused. There was one Land Division, Randall Webber.
PLANNING COMMISSION:
Leonard provided township board members with a copy of the PC's By-Laws.
He stated that the PC dropped plans to form a DDA and will continue to investigate forming some other authority.
The PC will meet on December 6, 2005 which will combine the November and December meetings due to the holidays.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
CD 95,024.16 CD 64,000.00 CD 50,000.00 CD 50,000.00
CD 84,967.85 343,992.01
READING OF THE BILLS:
2569 Ron Geiger, Ordinance Officer, Liquor Inspector 176.47
2570 Theresa Plachta, Trustee 163.30
2571 Susan Schaedig, Clerk Salary 894.50
2572 Leonard Skop, Trustee, PC 273.30
2573 John Ernst, PC 110.00
2574 Jill Kassuba, Assessor 1,542.43
2575 James Theisen, PC 110.00
2576 Gloria Torello, PC 130.00
2577 Duane Hoffman, PC 110.00
2578 Diane Purgiel, Treasurer Salary 844.50
2579 Diane Franckowiak, Supervisor Salary 694.15
2580 Dan Sevenski, hall cleaning 62.50
2581 Gaylord Herald Times 62.03
2582 Alice Traylor, hall dep refund 50.00
2583 Diane Franckowiak, reimb use fax & computer 25.00
2584 Don Sevenski, hall dep refund 50.00
2585 Diane Purgiel, reimb 89.99
2586 Jill Kassuba, mileage 136.08
2587 United Postal Service, postage-taxes 393.00
2588 The University of Michigan, Web 750.00
2589 Waste Management 58.86
2590 Sam's Club, renewal membership 30.00
2591 Great Lakes Energy 18.63
2592 Independent Bank, taxes-Nov 675.96
2593 Holton's LP Gas ` 240.57
2594 Otsego County Equalization Dept 596.01
2595 United States Postal Service, PO Box 117 36.00
2596 United States Postal Service, postage 37.00
2597 United States Postal Service, postage taxes 490.25
2598 CenturyTel 88.92
2599 Great Lakes Energy 295.58
9,235.03
Diane P. made a motion to pay the bills, seconded by Theresa and carried.
Leonard made a motion to rescind his motion on September 8, 2005 to adopt Ordinance No 2 of 2005(Cable System Franchise Ordinance). Seconded by Theresa and carried unanimously.
Theresa made a motion to adopt Ordinance No 2 of 2005, Cable System Franchise Ordinance which grants a non-exclusive franchise to CC VIII operating, LLC, DBA Charter Communications in Elmira Township to use local public ways and transact a local cable system business in the township. Seconded by Leonard Skop and carried unanimously.
AYES: SUSAN SCHAEDIG, DIANE PURGIEL, THERESA PLACHTA, LEONARD SKOP
NAYES: NONE
ABSENT: DIANE FRANCKOWIAK
There being no further business to come before the board Diane P made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Theresa and carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m..
Susan Schaedig, Clerk
ELMIRA TOWNSHIP
COUNTY OF OTSEGO
ELMIRA, MICHIGAN
OCTOBER 13, 2005
A regular meeting of the Elmira Township board was held on October 13, 2005 at the Elmira Township Hall commencing at 7:00 p.m. with Supervisor, Diane Franckowiak calling the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Board members present were Supervisor, Diane Franckowiak, Clerk, Susan Schaedig, Treasurer, Diane Purgiel, Trustee, Theresa Plachta and Trustee, Leonard Skop.
Others attending were Don Cherry, Jill Kassuba and Rocky Wright.
Diane P. made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Theresa and carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Don Cherry thanked the township for cleaning up the mess in the Village of Elmira.
ASSESSOR'S REPORT:
Working on one Land Division for October(awaiting completed application and fee.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT:
The PC decided not to support Conditional Rezoning at this time and would like to know how the township board stands on this issue. Discussion followed.
Diane P. made a motion to approve the amended By-Laws of the Planning Commission. Seconded by Theresa and carried.
FIRE AUTHORITY
Diane F stated that the Fire Authority will not be receiving any FEMA funds this year and the ambulance has not yet arrived.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
CD 95,024.16 CD 64,000.00 CD 50,000.00 CD 50,000.00 Gen Fund 65,705.77
TOTAL 324,729.93
READING OF THE BILLS:
2538 Sandra Purgiel Deputy Treasurer 257.50
2539 Theresa Plachta Trustee-Oct 163.30
2540 Ron Geiger Ordinance Officer, Liquor 167.83
2541 Leonard Skop PC, Trustee-Oct 433.30
2542 John Middleton PC mtg 110.00
2543 Jill Kassuba Assessor 1,472.43
2544 James Theisen PC mtg 110.00
2545 Gloria Torello PC mtg 130.00
2546 Duane Hoffman PC mtg 110.00
2547 Diane Purgiel treasurer 844.50
2548 Diane Franckowiak Supv 989.15
2549 Dan Sevenski hall cleaning 143.75
2550 Dunn's Business Solutions 70.79
2551 Susan Schaedig clerk 844.50
2552 Holton's LP gas 313.11
2553 Diane Franckowiak reimb use fax & computer 25.00
2554 Diane Purgiel reimb 121.08
2555 Leonard Skop reimb mileage 8.91
2556 Susan Schaedig reimb 6.48
2557 Michigan Dept of Treasury, taxes 747.30
2558 Dan Sevenski reimb 44.46
2559 Carquest hall cleaning supplies 66.83
2560 Michigan Townships Association, registration 80.00
2561 Waste Management 50.16
2562 Great Lakes Energy 49.46
2563 Independent Bank taxes-Oct 726.95
2564 Complete Lawn Care 355.00
2565 Jill Kassuba, reimb 110 miles 44.55
2566 Jill Kassuba reimb 131 miles 53.06
2567 Great Lakes Energy 297.13
2568 Centurytel 88.92
8,925.45
Theresa made a motion to pay the bills. Seconded by Diane P and carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Leonard made a motion in the form of a resolution to transfer ownership of a 2005 Class C licensed business with Dance Permit, located at 50l Underwood, Elmira, Michigan 49730, Elmira Township, Otsego County from Czykoski's, Inc to Elmira Assets, Inc.. Seconded by Diane Purgiel and carried unanimously.
AYES: Diane Franckowiak, Susan Schaedig, Diane Purgiel, Theresa Plachta, Leonard Skop
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
Diane reported that she will not be at the November meeting and appointed Leonard to run the meeting.
The board discussed allowing other governmental entities the use of the hall at no cost on an occasional basis.
The next Township Association meeting will be held on November 1 at the Gaylord Fire Hall.
The board received three sealed bids for the 2005-2006 snowplow season.
A & D Snow & Landscape, Mark's Handyman Service and D & H Excavating.
After reviewing the bids Leonard made a motion to accept D & H Excavating's bid for the 2005-2006 season. Plow township and fire hall $43.00/hr. Tractor & blower to move snow piles or deep snow $55.00/hr. Seconded by Theresa and carried unanimously. Proof of Insurance to be provided.
Diane P made a motion to allow any board member to attend the MTA convention in January. Registration, wages, hotel accomadations, $100.00 meal allowance and mileage to be paid by the township. Seconded by Diane Franckowiak and carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the board Diane P made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Theresa and carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m..
Susan Schaedig, Clerk
ELMIRA TOWNSHIP
COUNTY OF OTSEGO
ELMIRA, MICHIGAN
SEPTEMBER 8, 2005
A regular meeting of the Elmira Township board was held on September 8, 2005 at the Elmira Township Hall commencing at 7:04 p.m. with Supervisor, Diane Franckowiak calling the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Board members present were Supervisor, Diane Franckowiak, Clerk, Susan Schaedig, Treasurer, Diane Purgiel, Trustee, Leonard Skop and Trustee, Theresa Plachta. Others attending were Assessor, Jill Kassuba, Ordinance Officer, Ron Geiger, Dorothy Layman, Jeff Ratcliff, Sally Skop, Matt Dobzrlewski and Carl Essenmacher.
Diane P. made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Seconded by Theresa and carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Dorothy Layman reported that Jerry Kyles' motion was denied by Judge, Patricia Morse and a court order was issued to clean up his property. Elmira Township will be responsible for the clean up bills and can recoup costs on the sale of anything that violates the ordinance.
Leonard made a motion to allow Dorothy Layman and Richard Edmonds of Otsego County to co-ordinate a cleanup of Jerry Kyles' property with the expenses paid by Elmira Township. Seconded by Theresa and carried unanimously.
The Sheriff's Department, County Animal Control, Diane F. and Leonard will also be on site. The whole process will be video taped.
Jeff Ratcliff explained that a DDA is a valuable tool but there a lot of obligations. He stated that there are different avenues available and his office would assist the township.
ASSESSOR'S REPORT:
Jill reported that she is working on the Kotwicki Land Division, 6070 M-32 W 060-021-400-025-00 and awaiting a completed application and fees from Donald Walther-3420 North Townline 060-013-400-010-00.
Jill returned the 35mm camera to Sue and was issued a new digital camera. The old computer case, books and papers were also handed over.
Michigan Tax Tribunal cases: Fred Britt, Norbert Skibinski, Great Lakes Energy Corp and Wolverine Power. No changes in status.
ORDINANCE OFFICER REPORT:
Ron reported that there are two complaints on M-32. One has been satisfied and he is working on the other.
PLANNING COMMISSION:
Leonard made a motion to accept the PC's improvements to the Internal Procedures, Billboard Application Review. Seconded by Diane P and carried unanimously.
FIRE AUTHORITY:
Diane F. recommended Carl Essenmacher be reappointed to the Fire Authority.
Leonard made a motion to reappoint Carl Essenmacher to the Elmira-Warner Fire Authority for a three year term. Seconded by Theresa and carried unanimously.
The Authority has received a 1994 diesel ambulance through Warner Township from Antrim Ambulance Authority for a dollar.
Diane P. made a motion to send the registration along with fees for a workshop on "The Nuts & Bolts of Fire Departments" for the Fire Authority. Seconded by Leonard and carried unanimously.
The workshop is sponsored by the MTA and the Authority is not a member. Reimbursement will be made to the township.
Firefighters are selling raffle tickets so that they may purchase a Thermal Imaging Camera.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
CD 95,024.16 CD 64,000.00 CD 50,000.00 CD 50,000.00 Gen Fund 76,907.44
TOTAL 335,931.60
READING OF THE BILLS:
2500 Diane Purgiel, Treasurer's Salary, summer taxes 1,166.66
2501 Theresa Plachta, Trustee salary 113.30
2502 Susan Schaedig, Clerk's Salary ` 844.50
2503 Sandra Purgiel 102.50
2504 Ron Geiger 167.83
2505 Leonard Skop, trustee salary 223.30
2506 John Middleton, PC salary 110.00
2507 Jill Kassuba, assessor's salary 1,392.43
2508 Gloria Torello, PC Salary 130.00
2509 Duane Hoffman, PC Salary 110.00
2510 Diane Purgiel, Treasurer's Salary 844.50
2511 Diane Franckowiak, Supv Salary 619.15
2512 Dan Sevenski, hall cleaning 312.50
2513 Susan Schaedig, reimb postage 4.42
2514 Great Lakes Energy 18.63
2515 Waste Management 68.27
2516 Keskine, Cook, Miller, Smith & Alexander 750.00
2517 Diane Purgiel, reimb 58.55
2518 Municipal Underwriters of Mich, Inc 7,591.00
2519 WalMart 281.43
2520 All About Play, three picnic tables 2,090.52
2521 Dunn's Business Solutions, copier maint 44.00
2522 Herald Times 53.63
2523 Nick Purgiel, taxroll preparation 22.50
2524 Diane Franckowiak, mileage reimb 32.00
2525 Roderick Wright, labor & Materials 531.41
2526 Diane Franckowiak, reimb use fax & computer 25.00
2527 Complete Lawn Care 490.00
2528 Independent Bank, Sept taxes 1,038.92
2529 Pat & Bud's 54.21
2530 Great Lakes Energy 326.43
2531 Centurytel 88.92
2532 Jill Kassuba, reimb class & mileage 117.48
2533 D & H Excavating 355.00
2534 Arrow Sanitation 2,400.00
2535 Alpine Auto Parts & Services 1,500.00
2536 Otsego Lake Service, Inc 900.00
2537 Michigan Townships Association 320.00
25,798.99
Leonard made a motion to pay the bills. Seconded by Theresa and carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
Leonard Skop made a motion to adopt Ordinance No 2 of 2005, Cable System Franchise Ordinance which grants a non-exclusive franchise to CC VIII operating, LLC, DBA Charter Communications in Elmira Township to use local public ways and transact a local cable system business in the township. Seconded by Theresa Plachta and carried unanimously.
AYE: DIANE FRANCKOWIAK, SUSAN SCHAEDIG, DIANE PURGIEL,
THERESA PLACHTA
NAY: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Since Elmira Township is bound by a contract with Waste Management the board will continue using their services at 52.50 per month until August, 2008. A 90 day notice is required at that time or the contract will continue for another year. Waste Management promised to send notice.
Diane F and Sue traveled all the roads in Elmira Township to check on their condition. Mt. Jack and North Camp Ten are badly deteriorated.
NEW BUSINESS:
Theresa made a motion to accept the figures from Bill Kerr of Otsego County Equalization on form L-4029. Allocated .8930, Voted Fire Operating .9884. Seconded by Diane P and carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the board, Leonard made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Diane P and carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
Susan Schaedig, Clerk
ELMIRA TOWNSHIP
OTSEGO COUNTY
ELMIRA, MICHIGAN
AUGUST 11, 2005
A regular meeting of the Elmira Township Board was held on August 11, 2005 at the township hall commencing at 7:05 p.m. with Supervisor, Diane Franckowiak calling the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance.
All board members present. Assessor, Jill Kassuba was excused. John Ernst, Matt Dobzrlewski and Rocky Wright were also present.
John Ernst spoke to the board regarding the purpose, development and goals of a Downtown Development Authority(DDA). He explained that if Elmira and Warner each created their own DDA it would have more influence.
Matt invited John to attend the Warner Township meeting to explain a DDA to his board.
Theresa made a motion to accept the minutes of July, 2005 as presented. Seconded by Diane P. and carried.
Diane F. introduced Rocky Wright as the new handyman for Elmira Township.
FIRE AUTHORITY REPORT:
Diane F. reported that the FA approved a non-smoking policy. Officers for the fire department are Ken Figiel, Chief; Ed Coon, Ass't Chief and Diane Franckowiak, EMS co-ordinator. There are two additional persons on the department staff.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
CD 95,024.16 64,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 Gen Fund 76,360.16
TOTAL 335,384.32
READING OF THE BILLS:
2466 Diane Purgiel, summer tax wages 1,666.66
2467 Cynthia Prusakiewicz, BOR 50.00
2468 Theresa Plachta, trustee 163.30
2469 Susan Schaedig, clerk salary 894.50
2470 Ron Geiger, ordinance officer, liquor inspector 167.83
2471 Roderick Wright, BOR 50.00
2472 Leonard Skop, trustee 163.30
2473 John Middleton, PC seminar 50.00
2474 Jill Kassuba, assessor 1,392.43
2475 Gloria Torello, PC seminar 50.00
2476 Duane Hoffman, PC seminar 50.00
2477 Doreen Ostrander, hall cleaning-flower beds 287.50
2478 Diane Purgiel, Treasurer's salary 894.50
2479 Diane Franckowiak, Supervisor's salary 694.15
2480 Dan Sevenski, hall cleaning 150.00
2481 Diane Purgiel, reimb 59.31
2482 Diane Franckowiak, reimb use fax & computer 25.00
2483 Diane Franckowiak, mileage 31.19
2484 Pat Robarge, hall dep refund 75.00
2485 Otsego County Equalization Dept 597.60
2486 Waste Management 67.51
2487 Great Lakes Energy 18.63
2488 Gaylord Herald Times 46.41
2489 BS & A Software, assessing system support fee 420.00
2490 Jill Kassuba, reimb 96.80
2491 United States Postal Service 70.00
2492 Hefco Farms, handyman labor & materials 265.11
2493 Pat Robarge, hall dep refund 25.00
2494 Doreen Ostrander, reimb 5.00