BOARD OF TRUSTEES

AGENDA and MINUTES

Thursday, March 22, 2012  

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Members Present/Members Absent

Call to the Public

1.)    Approval of Agenda

2.)    Consent Agenda

                        a.) Approval of March 8, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes

                        b.) February 20, 2012 Heritage Days Minutes

                        c.) March 8, 2012 Heritage Days Minutes

                        d.) Peavy Road Flow Meter Reading for 2/27/2012

            3.)    Copperfield Emergency Gate

4.)    Crystalwood/Foxfire (Bring Back)

5.)    Crystalwood/Foxfire/Lowe Easement

6.)    Planning Commission Appointment

7.)   Michigan Liquor Control Resolution

8.)    Electrical Upgrade

9.) Closed Session for Prusak Mediation

 Correspondence/Updates

• Pending Litigation
• Next Meeting is April 12; agenda will  ready April 9^th after 3:00 pm

 Call to the Public

Adjournment

MINUTES

MEMBERS PRESENT:               Bob Hanvey, Scott Lloyd, Les Andersen, Dan Lowe, Jim Murray, Tammy Beal, and Paula Wyckoff

MEMBERS ABSENT:                 None

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CALL TO ORDER

Bob Hanvey called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.  

PLE DGE OF ALLEGIANCE

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

The board members introduced themselves. 

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

Welcome new Trustee Jim Murray to the Marion Township Board.

 APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Bob Hanvey added Roads, Hometown Escrow Agreement and to move the closed session to after the last call to the public. Les Andersen motioned to approve the agenda as amended.  Paula Wyckoff seconded.  Motion carried 7-0.

CONSENT AGENDA

Paula Wyckoff motioned to approve the consent agenda.  Les Andersen seconded.  Motion carried 7-0.

COPPERFIELD EMERGENCY GATE

Need to remove garbage and repair gate. Dan Lowe estimated approximately 100 yards of fill for sides of the gate. He will check into prices before the next meeting. (Action Item #1)

CRYSTALWOOD/FOXFIRE

Mr. Doyen has signed the Easement Agreement pertaining to him.  Bob Hanvey passed out the Easement agreement between Dan Lowe and Marion Township. Dan Lowe should come in and sign his portion and have it notarized. (Action Item #2)

Tetra-Tech will be asked to send out plans for bids. Motion to approve by Les Andersen, seconded by Paula Wyckoff. Motion carried 7-0.

PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT

Jim Murray has to step down from the Planning Commission because of his appointment to the Board of Trustees. Bob Hanvey nominated Charles Musson to the Planning Commission. Motion by Jim Murray to appoint Charles Musson to the Planning Commission, Les Andersen seconded. Roll call vote: Lowe, Lloyd, Beal, Hanvey, Wyckoff , Andersen, Murray-all yes. Motion carried 7-0.

MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL

Les Andersen motioned to adopt a Resolution to allow Heritage Days to have a wine and beer tasting event. Paula Wyckoff seconded. Roll call vote: Wyckoff, Murray, Hanvey, Lloyd, Beal, Andersen, Lowe-all yes. Resolution passed 7-0.

Les Andersen motioned to adopt a resolution that the organization, through its duly authorized officers, make application to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission for a Special License for the sale of beer and wine samples, for consumption on the premises to be in effect Saturday, June 9, 2012 from 6-10 pm at the Marion Township grounds, 2877 West Coon Lake Road, Howell, MI 48843. Paula Wyckoff seconded. Roll call vote: Beal, Andersen, Murray , Wyckoff , Lowe, Hanvey, Lloyd-all yes. Resolution passed 7-0.

ELECTRICAL UPGRADE

Motion by Les Andersen to approve of Tri Star Electrical installing two new dedicated 120-volt, 20-amp circuits to the northeast corner of the fire station. Tammy Beal seconded. Roll call vote: Hanvey, Lowe, Wyckoff , Beal, Lloyd, Murray, Andersen-all yes. Motion carried 7-0.

MARION TOWNSHIP ROADS

Brine for dust control was discussed, it was decided to wait and see when it should be applied.

HOMETOWN ESCROW AGREEMENT

Les Andersen motioned to accept the proposed escrow agreement and authorize the supervisor and clerk to sign.  Scott Lloyd seconded.  Roll call vote: Murray, Lowe, Lloyd, Beal, Hanvey, Wyckoff, Andersen—all yes.  Motion carried 7-0.

CORRESPONDENCE/UPDATES

Resignation letter was passed out from Assessor Victoria Moellman. Motion by Les Andersen to accept Assessor Victoria Moellman’s resignation, seconded by Paula Wyckoff. Motion carried 7-0.

Treasurer settled with the County and 93% of the taxes have been collected.

Park Meeting will be held at 6 pm on March 27, 2012.

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

None heard.

CLOSED SESSION

Les Andersen motioned to go into a closed session at 8:12 pm to consult with our attorney regarding the Prusak mediation in connection with specific pending litigation because an open meeting would have a detrimental financial effect on the mediation or settlement position of the township. Paula Wyckoff seconded. Roll call vote: Murray, Beal, Andersen, Lowe, Hanvey, Lloyd, Wyckoff- all yes.  Motion carried 7-0.

Les Andersen motioned to come out of closed session at 8:32 pm.Paula Wyckoff seconded. Roll call vote: Lowe, Wyckoff, Lloyd, Murray, Andersen, Beal, Hanvey-all yes. Motion carried 7-0.

ADJOURNMENT

Jim Murray motioned to adjourn at 8:33 pm. Les Andersen seconded.  Motion carried 7-0.