All items listed are considered to be routine by the Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member or Citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.

a.) Approval of April 23, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes

b.) Cemetery Preservation Committee

c.) Design Invoice

d.) Investments

e.) HAPRA Update

3. Health Insurance

4. Flexible Savings Accounts-May 1, 2009

5. Budget

6. Marion Township Road Projects

7. Marion Retail Center

8. Red Flag Policy

9. Cemetery Preservation Committee (Officers)

10. Heritage Days (Officers)

11. Buck Pole

12. Marion Township Park II Property

Correspondence/Updates

Call to the Public

Adjournment

DRAFT MINUTES

MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Hanvey, Paula Wyckoff, Tammy Beal, Les Andersen, Travis Hodge,

Scott Lloyd, and Dan Lowe

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

OTHERS PRESENT: Phil Westmoreland, OHM

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CALL TO ORDER

Bob Hanvey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

PLEDGE TO FLAG

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

The board members introduced themselves.

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

None.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Bob Hanvey asked to have the item on Marion Retail Center follow the health insurance discussion. Tammy Beal motioned to approve the agenda as amended. Travis Hodge seconded. Motion carried 7-0.

CONSENT AGENDA

Paula Wyckoff motioned to approve the consent agenda. Travis Hodge seconded. Roll call vote: Lowe, Lloyd, Beal, Hanvey, Wyckoff , Andersen, Hodge—all yes. Motion carried 7-0.

HEALTH INSURANCE

Tammy Beal motioned to approve Blue Cross/Blue Shield Community Blue PPO #12 as presented by Burnham & Flower, effective June 1, 2009 . Paula Wyckoff seconded. Roll call vote: Wyckoff —yes; Hodge—yes; Hanvey—yes; Lloyd—yes; Beal—yes; Andersen—no; Lowe—yes. Motion carried 6-1.

Tammy Beal motioned to change the office visit and chiropractic co-pays to $10, and the prescription co-pay to $10/$25. Travis Hodge seconded. Roll call vote: Beal—yes; Andersen—no; Hodge—yes; Wyckoff —yes; Lowe—yes; Hanvey—yes; Lloyd—yes. Motion carried 6-1.

MARION RETAIL CENTER

Phil Westmoreland updated the board members on this project. Bob Hanvey said there was a recent overflow and a cleaning needs to be done as soon as possible. An estimate from Advanced Underground is included in the packet. Mike Powell was present on behalf of the developer, George Jappaya. Mr. Powell said they are pursuing reimbursement from C.D. Cole’s insurance company for the repair work. They would like to request the township’s assistance by documenting costs and having OHM write a letter. Mr. Jappaya declined to do the cleaning at this point in time. Les Andersen motioned to authorize the City of Howell to have Advanced Underground do the work, as outlined in the estimate, as soon as possible. The cleaning should be done up to the point where it was cleaned last, videotaped at that point, and proceed only if necessary. Travis Hodge seconded. Discussion: Dan Lowe will follow-up with the City of Howell (AI #1.) Roll call vote: Hanvey, Lowe, Wyckoff , Beal, Lloyd, Hodge, Andersen—all yes. Motion carried 7-0.

Mike Powell will work with the township to recover the money. Dan Lowe motioned to send a bill to George Jappaya to include costs incurred as a result of manhole settlement, plus OHM expenses, and support the effort to recover funds from C.D. Cole. Les Andersen seconded. Roll call vote: Hodge, Beal, Andersen, Lowe, Hanvey, Lloyd, Wyckoff —all yes. Motion carried 7-0.

FLEXIBLE SAVINGS ACCOUNT

Tammy Beal reminded the board members that this information is due by Monday, April 27. There is a waiver to be signed for those who don’t wish to participate. She also passed out a survey regarding prescription drugs.

BUDGET

Bob Hanvey updated the board members on this item and asked for any additional input.

TOWNSHIP ROAD PROJECTS

An estimate from the Livingston County Road Commission is included in the packets.

Dan Lowe said he believes that County Farm Road needs to have some ditching and drainage work done, and wait until next year for the repairs. After discussion, the board will request estimates for ditching and also get estimates for limestone on Triangle Lake Road between South Oaks and Pinckney Road .

RED FLAG POLICY

Paula Wyckoff motioned to approve the Marion Township Identity Theft Prevention Program policy and procedure as presented. Tammy Beal seconded. Motion carried 7-0.

CEMETERY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE

Les Andersen motioned to approve the volunteers selected for officer positions on the Cemetery Preservation Committee. Paula Wyckoff seconded. Motion carried 7-0.

HERITAGE DAYS

Paula Wyckoff motioned to approve the volunteers selected for officer positions on the Heritage Days Committee. Travis Hodge seconded. Motion carried 7-0.

BUCK POLE

Tammy Beal motioned to table this item until more information is presented. Paula Wyckoff seconded. Motion carried 7-0.

MARION TOWNSHIP PARK #2 PROPERTY

Bob Hanvey updated the board members on the progress of this item. The township is also seeking permission to use the parcel adjacent to the township hall property for expanded parking for the steam engine show.

CORRESPONDENCE/UPDATES

A letter is included in the packet from Jack Lowe asking for approval to have perk tests done, drain field system evaluation at Parker Drive, and to remove trees behind the township hall. Tammy Beal motioned to authorize the work proposed by Jack Lowe, not to exceed $250. Paula Wyckoff seconded. Roll call vote: Lowe, Wyckoff , Lloyd, Hodge, Andersen, Beal, Hanvey—all yes. Motion carried 7-0.

Bob Hanvey said he talked with the attorney about bidding procedures and the attorney said bids solicited by invitation are acceptable. Tammy Beal motioned to authorize Jack Lowe to solicit bids not to exceed $3000 for clean-up of the fence row and stumps, and buck pole tree removal. Les Andersen seconded. Roll call vote: Lowe, Lloyd, Beal, Hanvey, Wyckoff , Andersen, Hodge—all yes. Motion carried 7-0.

Mr. Hanvey updated the board members on the Herren case and said a court date is scheduled for April 12, 2010 .

Mr. Hanvey said he talked with an appraiser regarding the Highland property.

Dan Lowe asked Mr. Hanvey if he received information from the attorney regarding the storm water program. Mr. Hanvey said he hasn’t heard anything yet. Mr. Lowe feels there’s no sense in participating and Mr. Hanvey said he feels it’s worthwhile.

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

Barney Cole, 918 Francis Road , said he would like the township to consider Francis Road for repairs. Dan Lowe said he will evaluate and report back to the board (AI #2.) Mr. Cole also asked if road repair is included in the amount to be paid by Marion Retail Center . Mr. Hanvey said the Livingston County Road Commission is aware of the situation and there is a bond with the Drain Commission to ensure to integrity of the drains.

ADJOURNMENT

Les Andersen motioned to adjourn at 8:35 p.m. Travis Hodge seconded. Motion carried 7-0.