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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

AGENDA AND MINUTES

Thursday, August 23, 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 August 9, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes

                        b.) Peavy Road Flow Meter Readings

                        c.) August 15, 2012 MHOG Agenda/Minutes

                        d.) August 15, 2012 HAFA Agenda/Minutes

3.)    Lakeside Cemetery

4.)    Marion Township Wastewater Rates

5.)    Township Engineer

6.)    Township Facilities Improvements

7.)    Time Payments for REU’s

8.)    Marion Township Roads

9.) Dog Park

Correspondence/Updates

  • Pending Litigation

Call to the Public

Adjournment

MINUTES

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

                                   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. 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

The board members introduced themselves. 

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

No response.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Paula Wyckoff asked to have item #10—Park #1 Walking Path added to the agenda.  Bob Hanvey asked to have the HAFA fire hall lease moved to #11.  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.  Jim Murray seconded.  Motion carried 7-0.

LAKESIDE CEMETERY

Tammy Beal said it was discovered that a cemetery lot in Lakeside Cemetery had been sold twice, and is now occupied.  The original owner of the lot also owns the adjacent two lots, but would like to have two other lots together.  Jim Murray motioned to exchange two lots in Lakeside Cemetery for Lot 340 W6, already occupied, owned by the Beatenhead family.  Les Andersen seconded.  Motion carried 7-0. 

Tammy Beal, Mrs. Roth (Beatenhead family representative), and the sexton will meet next week at the cemetery to select the lots.

TOWNSHIP WASTEWATER RATES

Bob Hanvey reported on a recent meeting with the City of Howell.  A rate analysis study is included in the packet. Dan Lowe suggested having Ken Palka review the study. 

TOWNSHIP ENGINEER

Bob Hanvey reported that Phil Westmoreland will attend the next board meeting. Mr. Hanvey also pointed out that the firm Phil works for also has planners on staff.

TOWNSHIP FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS

Asphalt:  Dan Lowe reported that two quotes were received for the parking lot work: one from Tom Rogers and one from Alan’s Asphalt.  Les Andersen motioned to select Tom Rogers’ quote for $3480; if the work cannot be done within 30 days, the job will be offered to Alan’s Asphalt. Scott Lloyd seconded. Roll call vote: Lowe, Lloyd, Beal, Hanvey, Wyckoff, Andersen, Murray-all yes.  Motion carried 7-0.  Dan Lowe will contact Tom Rogers (AI #1.)

Drainage:  Dan Lowe and Scott Lloyd looked at the drainage issue; Scott Lloyd will get prices for gutters (AI #2.)  Jim Murray motioned to accept the quote from EPG Nurseries, with the amount not to exceed $2200.  Les Andersen seconded.  Roll call vote:  Wyckoff, Murray, Hanvey, Lloyd, Beal, Andersen, Lowe—all yes.  Motion carried 7-0.

Flagstone:  Tammy Beal motioned to accept the bid from EPG Nurseries for $3,800.  Les Andersen seconded.  Roll call vote: Beal, Andersen, Murray , Wyckoff , Lowe, Hanvey, Lloyd—all yes. Motion carried 7-0.

Outdoor Lighting: Tammy Beal received a quote from Crampton for $8,875. She would like to put this item on hold until she hears back from DTE.

TIME PAYMENTS FOR REUs

A proposed policy is included in the packet.  Bob Hanvey said the township attorney hasn’t approved it yet, and a contract would need to be written.  Scott Lloyd motioned to approve the proposed policy for extended time payment of sanitary sewer and/or water REU capital fees, pending approval by the township attorney. Dan Lowe seconded. 
Motion carried 7-0.

TOWNSHIP ROADS

Jim Murray said he’s received questions from residents on why only some of the roads are treated with dust control, not all of them.  Dan Lowe said because they all don’t need it.  Tammy Beal said she talked with Tim Johnson and he prefers to do the entire township rather than piecemeal.  Jim Murray motioned to authorize the clerk or supervisor to instruct the Livingston County Road Commission representative when to apply dust control to all of the township roads, to be completed within six days.  Les Andersen seconded.  Roll call vote:  Hanvey—yes; Lowe—no; Beal—yes; Wyckoff—yes; Lloyd—no; Murray—yes; Andersen—yes.  Motion carried 5-2.

DOG PARK

Bob Hanvey updated the board members on this project.

PARK #1 WALKING PATH

Les Andersen motioned to accept the quote from EPG Nurseries for $620 to clear the walking path at Park #1.  Tammy Beal seconded.  Roll call vote:  Murray, Beal, Andersen, Lowe, Hanvey, Lloyd, Wyckoff—all yes.  Motion carried 7-0.

HAFA FIRE HALL LEASE

Jim Murray motioned to approve the fire hall lease for five years at $1 per year. Les Andersen seconded.
Motion carried 7-0
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CORRESPONDENCE/UPDATES

A preliminary conceptual plan for Crystalwood is included in the packet; no action is required.  Les Andersen said the planner should review the plan, and Scott Lloyd said a public hearing should be held.

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

Charlie Musson asked for clarification on the dog park, which Bob Hanvey provided. 

ADJOURNMENT

Tammy Beal motioned to adjourn at 8:56 pm.  Les Andersen seconded.  Motion carried 7-0.