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ELMIRA TOWNSHIP
OTSEGO COUNTY
ELMIRA, MICHIGAN
JUNE 10, 2010
A regular meeting of the Elmira Township Board was held on June 10, 2010 at the Elmira Township hall commencing at 6:00 p.m. with Supervisor, Diane Franckowiak calling the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Board members present were Diane F, Sue, Leonard and Dale. Diane Purgiel was excused. Others present were Duane Hoffman, Bruce Brown, Tim Bingham, Charlie and Cheryl Prevo, Brett and Brenda Bingham and Triston Cole.
Leonard made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Dale and carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Tim Bingham asked the board if they would consider opening roads in Elmira Township to ATVs. There was some discussion and Dale said he planned on checking with other townships that are currently allowing ATV travel on the shoulder of the road.
The issue will be placed on the July agenda.
ASSESSOR’S REPORT:
Diane F read Debbie’s report. Debbie has started to look and try to analyze the sales for the township for the upcoming year. Not much data.
The State reinstated the qualified changes for July and December Board of Review, so if there are any corrections to be made that would be affected by 2007, 2008 or 2009, they can still be considered. The rules had sunsetted in December.
Building permits are down again this year. All indications are that we will pretty much hold our own this year with maybe some reductions. Possibly three more years before we may see an increase in property values.
ORDINANCE OFFICER REPORT:
Diane F read Ron’s report. Ron hopes to have West Lake resolved soon. He has spoken with both parties involved and progress is being made.
Ron is checking on a new problem in Franklin Farms.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT:
Duane Hoffman of the Elmira PC stated that the PC has been working on a presentation for Multiple Use Zoning in Elmira. They may be able to give the presentation in a couple of months to the township board.
The PC is looking at recreation issues and going to check with Mike Tarbutton of the County for grants.
Duane stated that he cannot be on the Otsego County Planning Commission since he is Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Duane reported that Rieth Riley is seeking renewal for a permit for a gravel pit located at the end of N Townline Rd. Their permit will expire on July 15, 2010.
The Land Use Department has not sent any formal request in writing to the Township Board to date.
Leonard made a motion to send the Rieth Riley request to the Elmira PC meeting on June 22 for their review and prep for the township July meeting. Seconded by Dale and carried.
Duane will contact Joe Ferrigan.
Triston Cole, a candidate for State Representative discussed with the board his stand on issues.
READING OF THE BILLS:
4507 Diane Purgiel, Treasurer Salary 1,831.66
4508 Susan Schaedig, Clerk Salary 1,116.91
4509 Ron Geiger, Ordinance Officer, Liquor Inspector 224.52
4510 Leonard Skop, Trustee salary 175.08
4511 John Middleton, PC meeting 110.00
4512 John Ernst, PC meeting 110.00
4513 Gloria Torello, PC meeting 110.00
4514 Duane Hoffman, PC meeting 110.00
4515 Diane Franckowiak, Supervisor Salary 1,028.16
4516 Dan Sevenski, hall cleaning 87.50
4517 Dale Holzschu, Trustee salary 175.08
4518 Diane Purgiel, reimb 492.30
4519 Diane Franckowiak, reimb 50.00
4520 Rhonda Davis, hall dep refund 50.00
4521 Susan Schaedig, reimb 29.99
4522 Sherry Downey, hall dep refund 50.00
4523 Michigan Townships Association, dues & membership 1,355.88
4524 Waste Management 53.31
4525 D & D Assessing 2,000.00
4526 WalMart 28.67
4527 Dunn’s Business Solutions 214.19
4528 Livingston Township, overpayment for street light 81.80
4529 Ing USA Annuity & Life Insurance Co retirement 1,633.56
4530 Gleaners Life Insurance Society, retirement 4,310.24
4531 Municipal Retirement Systems, Inc 185.00
4532 Great Lakes Energy 23.17
4533 Michigan Ass’n of Planning, membership 300.00
4534 Michigan Township Ass’n registration 109.00
4535 Michigan Township Ass’n registration 109.00
4536 Michigan Dept of Treasury, April, May, June taxes 930.00
4537 Dunn’s Business Solutions 349.00
4538 CenturyLink 40.94
4539 Darlene Tubbs, hall dep refund 50.00
4540 Great Lakes Energy 341.89
13 EFTPS, June taxes 486.85
18,423.70
Leonard made a motion to pay the bills. Seconded by Dale and carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Citizens CD 105,595.18 5/3 CD 80,021.02 MBank CD 95,000.00 63,379.36
63,379.36 Gen Fund 88,487.56 TOTAL 495,862.48
2786 Tax Acct 1,000.48 2787 1,890.82 TOTAL 2,891.30
OLD BUSINESS:
Sue made a motion to reappoint Gloria Torello and Jim Theisen to the Elmira Planning Commission. Seconded by Leonard and carried.
Diane F reported that the dumpster has been moved out of the roadway that was next to String of Purolls.
NEW BUSINESS:
Diane F reported that someone had torn down one of the backboards at the park.
Diane F made a motion to pay registration and wages for any board member to attend the Nine Golden Rules of Defensible Decision –making on July 14th at Treetops in Gaylord. Seconded by Dale and carried.
Bruce Brown reported that the MSU Extension has a new Regional Director.
There being no further business to come before the board, Dale made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Sue and carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m..
Susan Schaedig, Clerk
ELMIRA TOWNSHIP
OTSEGO COUNTY
ELMIRA, MICHIGAN
MAY 13, 2010
A regular meeting of the Elmira Township Board was held on May 13, 2010 at the Elmira Township hall commencing at 6:00 p.m. with Supervisor, Diane Franckowiak calling the meeting the order with the Pledge of Allegiance.
All board members were present. Others attending were Ron Geiger, Debbie Dunham, Bruce Brown and Josh Gilde.
Leonard made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Dale and carried.
ASSESSORS REPORT:
Debbie stated that she has finished the reports to the State and there are several that need to be filed after May 1 to reflect the new Pre’s. All the PRE files have been updated and she has tried to handle the fallout from the State’s audit of 2008 which included two parcels. One home owner failed to answer the letter within the 30 days. One has been settled. She has assisted a realtor in the sale of the Dobrzelewski property. It was split last year and now the sale will require another split.
There have been a couple of old (2003) Tribunal cases to deal with. They were when the State changed the personal property depreciation multipliers. They will be settled and taken off the books.
Diane F and Debbie will continue to review parcels and start new pictures and sketches in the computer.
After numerous discussions with Bill Kerr Debbie has decided that with the down turn of values in the last two years doing an actual reevaluation of the township is not necessary. Approximately half of the parcels have been reviewed and the cycle should be finished this year. The new guidelines suggest that at least 20% of the parcels are visited, and of course any new. Debbie has run a preliminary sales study and there are only two good sales and about ten sales if you include the foreclosures. Several of these are over a 100% ratio so they will not be considered in the sales study. All indication is that the values will continue to fall.
New assessors will be required to take a two year study course, 6 to 7 semesters for a total cost of $2,500. The new continuing education has not been released.
Josh Gilde of Lake City Redi-Mix presented a site plan to erect a concreter readi-mix batch plant with main silo and 2 auxiliary silos on their property located at 8715 Parmater Rd; Elmira, MI 49730. Remodel existing 1200 sq ft residence into office. Construct accessible parking and sidewalks to serve customers. Normal business hours will be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., April through October.
The Elmira PC recommended approval with conditions.
Diane Purgiel made a motion to recommend to the Otsego County Planning Commission that the L C Redi-Mix request , reference number SPR 10-001, be approved with the following conditions:
To mitigate concerns of wind blown dust, the applicant shall plant Red Pine or Jack Pine (trees) along the south side of the south retention pond to act as a wind screen. Trees shall be a minimum of 18-24 inches tall at a spacing of one (1) tree every 12 feet in two (2) alternating rows.
Regarding the dumpster enclosure, the applicant may provide dumpster screenings compliant with the Otsego County Zoning Ordinance at the time of construction.
Waste concrete shall not be stored on site in a volume greater than 150 cubic yards.
Seconded by Leonard Skop and carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE OFFICER REPORT:
Ron reported that he is having problems with the West Lake complaint and continues to work on it.
The Stoneycroft complaint is at a standstill at the moment.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT:
The PC worked on the L C Redi-Mix request.
Sue reported that the PC would like some direction on blight issues.
FIRE AUTHORITY REPORT:
Diane F reported they the new truck is still being built and could possibly expect delivery as early as August or later in October.
The tanker motor needs some work and the FA will try to get a grant to help fix it.
She also stated that they are considering purchasing an ATV for rescue work. The firefighters have a $6,000 CD and could help out with the purchase.
READING OF THE BILLS
4474 Susan Schaedig, Clerk’s Salary 1,066.91
4475 Ron Geiger, Ordinance Officer, Liquor Inspector 224.52
4476 Leonard Skop, Trustee salary 125.08
4477 John Middleton, PC meeting 110.00
4478 John Ernst, PC meeting 110.00
4479 Gloria Torello, PC meeting 130.00
4480 James Theisen, PC meeting 110.00
4481 Duane Hoffman, PC meeting 110.00
4482 Doreen Ostrander, school election inspector, flower bed 225.00
4483 Diane Purgiel, Treasurer’s salary 1,441.66
4484 Diane Franckowiak, Supervisor’s salary 948.16
4485 Dan Sevenski, hall cleaning 87.50
4486 Dale Holzschu, trustee salary 125.08
4487 Otsego County, twp contribution Planning/Zoning 5,779.40
4488 Diane Franckowiak, reimb 50.00
4489 Diane Purgiel, reimb 90.29
4490 Susan Schaedig, reimb mileage 20.00
4491 Doreen Ostrander, reimb election 21.47
4492 Janelle Crawford, inspector school election 133.00
4493 Heidi Mead, inspector school election 133.00
4494 Unemployment Insurance Agency, Jill Kassuba 1,237.84
4495 Great Lakes Energy 23.51
4496 D & D Assessing 2,000.00
4497 Waste Management 53.43
4498 GBS Inc, 4 security bags 282.56
4499 Byte Jumper, computer service & repair 90.00
4500 Mark Rygwelski, spring clean-up 1,095.00
4501 Otsego County Treasurer 16.60
4502 Association of Public Treasurers, yearly membership 130.00
4503 Susan Schaedig, reimb internet 29.99
4504 Great Lakes Energy 321.47
4505 Centurylink 41.62
4506 Tina Coon, hall dep refund 50.00
12 EFTPS, May 2010 taxes 521.58
16,934.67
Diane P made a motion to pay the bills. Seconded by Dale and carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Diane P discussed printing our own tax bills and possibly using Cross Roads.
CD’s 105,595.18 80,021.02 95,000.00 63,379.36 63,379.36 Gen Fund 96,126.83
Total 503,501.75
Tax Accounts 2786 1,000.26 2787 1,889.66 Total 2,889.92
NEW BUSINESS:
Sue made a motion to pay a half day per diem and mileage for Diane F to attend New Economy 201 in Grayling on May 14, 2010. Seconded by Dale and carried.
Diane P made a motion to pay per diem and registration for any board member to attend the Policies & Procedures for Managing Your Township held at Treetops Resort in Gaylord on June 29, 2010. Seconded by Leonard and carried.
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 7:07 p.m..
Susan Schaedig, Clerk
ELMIRA TOWNSHIP
OTSEGO COUNTY
ELMIRA, MICHIGAN
APRIL 8, 2010
A regular meeting of the Elmira Township Board was held on April 8, 2010 at the Elmira Township hall commencing at 6:00 p.m. with Supervisor, Diane Franckowiak calling the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Diane Franckowiak, Leonard Skop, Dale Holzschu and Diane Purgiel were present. Sue Schaedig was excused.
Diane P made a motion to accept the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Dale and carried unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE:
A list of seasonal roads in the county from the Otsego County Road Commission was presented.
Diane P made a motion to pay ½ day per diem for any board member to attend the free training program on the New Economy presented by NEMCOG and MSU at the Otsego Lake Township Hall on April 29, 2010 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. Seconded by Dale and carried unanimously.
ASSESSOR’S REPORT:
Debbie was absent so there was no formal report. Diane F. reported that the March BOR closed on March 10, 2010 and all answers to petitions had been sent.
ORDINANCE OFFICER REPORT:
Ron Geiger was absent but his e-mail was read.
The problem with West Lake should be resolved soon. There is an unsafe mobile home on Stonycroft that is owned by someone that lives in the State of Washington. Someone is interested in buying the property and would remove the structure. The taxes are one year in arrears. Ron is awaiting the outcome of a possible purchase before he will pursue this as a violation.
FIRE AUTHORITY:
Diane F reported that the FA has secured financing through Oshkosh Capital for the new 2009 Pierce DX pumper at the rate of 2.51% for 5 years. A down payment of $82,933.00 was made with $128,000 financed.
READING OF THE BILLS:
4448 Susan Schaedig, Clerk’s Salary 1,006.91
4449 Ron Geiger, Liquor Inspector, Ordinance Officer 224.52
4450 Leonard Skop, Trustee salary 175.08
4451 VOID
4452 Diane Franckowiak, Supervisor’s salary 853.16
4453 Dale Holzschu, Trustee Salary 125.08
4454 Walmart 60.49
4455 Diane Franckowiak, reimb 50.00
4456 Diane Purgiel, reimb 116.88
4457 D & D Assessing 2,000.00
4458 Holton’s LP Gas 325.28
4459 Diane Purgiel, Treasurer’s Salary 1,441.66
4460 Dan Sevenski, hall cleaning 87.50
4461 Fidlar Technologies, Inc. 268.19
4462 Otsego County Road Commission, Mt Jack guard rail 2,999.17
4463 Great Lakes Energy 67.55
4464 Warner Township, Maple Hill Cemetery Mowing 880.00
4465 Waste Management 53.14
4466 Susan Schaedig, reimb internet & phone 29.99
4467 Michigan Municipal Treasurer’s Institute 350.00
4468 US Postal Service, postage 132.00
4469 Great Lakes Energy 320.52
4470 CenturyLink 41.62
4471 Paul Smith, reimb hall deposit 50.00
4472 SafeChecks 355.15
4473 Michigan Townships Association, registration 89.00
11 EFTPS, April taxes 398.64
12,501.53
Diane P made a motion to pay the bills. Seconded by Leonard and carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Citizens CD 105,595.18 5/3 80,021.02 M Bank 95,000, 63,379.36, 63379.36
General Fund 99,864.82 TOTAL 507,239.74
Tax Accounts 2786 1,000 2787 1,889.50 TOTAL 2,889.50
OLD BUSINESS:
After discussing the 2011 and 2012 Zoning Funding Agreement with Otsego County Diane F made a motion to sign the agreement, but clarify the section reading:”the County shall appoint and operate a County Planning Commission for the purposes of administering the County Plan and the County Zoning Ordinance.” Also to clarify that the Townships recommend members to the board. Seconded by Leonard and carried.
Diane F reported that the County has disbanded the Recycling Committee and a county run effort for recycling. The County does not want to compete with private business efforts of Arrow Sanitation for recycling, but will offer assistance in education of recycling.
Diane P announced she would not be attending the National Treasurers Conference in Charleston West Virginia this summer due to scheduling conflict.
NEW BUSINESS:
Diane F made a motion to appoint Doreen Ostrander, Janelle Crawford and Heidi Mead to the election board for the May 04, 2010 school election. Seconded by Leonard and carried.
Diane P made a motion to pay registration and per diem for any board member to attend the MTA Spring Regional(District) Meeting held at Shanty Creek Resort in Bellaire on May 20, 2010. Seconded by Leonard and carried.
The board read and reviewed sections 6 and 7 of the Township’s Policy and Proceedure Manual. It is complete at this time. Diane P will retype and print new booklets.
There being no further business to come before the board Diane P made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Dale and carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m..
Susan Schaedig, Clerk
ELMIRA TOWNSHIP
OTSEGO COUNTY
ELMIRA, MICHIGAN
MARCH 11, 2010
A regular meeting of the Elmira Township Board was held on March 11, 2010 at the Elmira Township Hall commencing at 6:05p.m. with Supervisor, Diane Franckowiak calling the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance.
All board members were present. Others attending were Randy Stoltz and Matt Dobrzelewski.
Leonard Skop made a motion to accept the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Dale and carried.
CORRESPONDENCES:
Windlabs has rented the township hall on March 30th & 31st for presentations on wind farms. They have invited big land owners.
ASSESSOR’S REPORT:
Diane F reported on the March Board of Revue. There were 18 protests and the BOR has been closed.
PLANNING COMMISSION:
Sue reported that the PC discussed the township’s request of possible cutting back on meetings. The PC suggested possibly holding nine meetings per year.
The PC continues to work on the power point presentation to explain Mixed Use Zoning in the Village of Elmira.
FIRE AUTHORITY:
Diane F reported that the FA met with a representative from Pierce at a meeting held on March 10, 2010 and that it has been decided to purchase a new 2009 International Chassis.
Matt Dobrzelewski of Warner Township explained to the board the complete process that the FA has gone through before making their decision.
The purchase price will be about $208,000 and payments will be spread out for five years.
READING OF THE BILLS:
4411 Susan Schaedig, Clerk Salary 1,066.99
4412 Ron Geiger, Ordinance Officer 249.38
4413 Leonard Skop, Trustee salary 175.12
4414 John Middleton, PC meeting 110.00
4415 John Ernst, PC meeting 110.00
4416 James Theisen, PC meeting 110.00
4417 Gloria Torello, PC meeting 110.00
4418 Duane Hoffman, PC meeting 110.00
4419 Diane Purgiel, Treasurer salary 1,441.74
4420 Diane Franckowiak, Supervisor salary 973.24
4421 Dan Sevenski, hall cleaning 37.50
4422 Dale Holzschu, trustee salary 125.12
4423 Barbara Lewandowski, deputy treasurer 137.50
4424 Susan Schaedig, reimb 79.99
4425 Roderick Wright, reimb 25.00
4426 Cindy Prusakiewicz, reimb 64.00
4427 Jill Ostrom, reimb hall deposit 50.00
4428 Lynn Murphy, reimb hall deposit 50.00
4429 Diane Purgiel, reimb 174.95
4430 D & D Assessing 2,000.00
4431 D & H Excavating, plowing Feb 168.75
4432 Michigan Dept of Treasury, water supply annual fee 106.57
4433 Otsego County Treasurer, chargebacks 50.07
4434 WalMart, Quickbooks Pro 2 copies 289.23
4435 Byte Jumper 90.00
4436 Waste Management 52.11
4437 Great Lakes Energy 23.51
4438 Diane Franckowiak, reimb 50.00
4439 Roderick Wright, BOR 380.00
4440 Janet Hancock, BOR 380.00
4441 Eugene Fleming, BOR 270.00
4442 Cynthia Prusakiewicz, BOR 380.00
4443 Jessica Searles, replace #4277(Elaine Hart) 50.00
4444 Michigan Dept of Treasury, Jan, Feb, Mar 2010 taxes 615.97
4445 Susan Schaedig, reimb 29.99
4446 CenturyLink 41.46
4447 Great Lakes Energy 342.95
10 EFTPS, taxes for March 728.45
11,269.59
Leonard made a motion to pay the bills. Seconded by Diane P and carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
CD 105,595.18 CD 80,021.02 CD 95,000.00 CD 63,379.36
CD 63,379.36 GEN FUND 108,591.66 TOTAL 515,966.58
Diane P reported that she took 68,724.00 out of the General Fund to open a new CD.
She has balanced with the County Treasurer.
Diane Purgiel made a motion in the form of a resolution that the Elmira Township Board authorizes the Township to utilize electronic transactions in compliance with the written procedures and internal controls developed and adopted by the Treasurer as the Township’s ACH policy and presented to the Township Board on March 11, 2010. Seconded by Sue Schaedig.
AYES: Leonard Skop, Dale Holzschu, Diane Franckowiak, Diane Purgiel, Sue Schaedig
NAYES: None
Diane Purgiel made a motion in the form of a resolution that Elmira Township authorizes the use of financial transaction devices and authorizes the treasurer to implement their use according to the following policy;
Financial transactions that may be made by a financial transmission device shall include;
Real and personal property taxes
Special assessments payments
The Treasurer’s staff are authorized to accept such payments by financial transaction devices. Seconded by Leonard.
AYES: Sue Schaedig, Leonard Skop, Dale Holzschu, Diane Purgiel, Diane Franckowiak.
NAYES: None
Meeting recessed at 6:55 p.m. for the Budget Hearing. Meeting resumed at 7:25 p.m.
Diane F. made a motion to adopt the 2010-2011 budget. Seconded by Leonard and carried unanimously.
Sue made a motion to amend the General Fund Board of Revue 428.74 to come from Fund Balance Seconded by Diane P and carried unanimously.
Sue made a motion to amend the General Fund Township Board 964.07 to come from Fund Balance. Seconded by Diane P and carried unanimously.
Diane F reported that Elmira’s contribution share of the Zoning Agreement has been reduced to 5,779.40 for 2010.
NEW BUSINESS:
Diane P made a motion to collect 50% of the total school property taxes as certified by the school district for levy on July 1, 2010 on all properties within the township. Expenses have been established at $2.50 per parcel to be paid to Elmira Township by September 30, 2010. Seconded by Dale Holzschu and carried unanimously.
Diane F made a motion to set the annual clean-up day for September 25, 2010 from 7:00a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Arrow Sanitation. Seconded by Diane P and carried unanimously.
Diane F. made a motion to pay registration fee of $358.00 and per diem for Diane P to attend the National Conference of Treasurers in Charleston, North Carolina on July 25th thru July 28th. Seconded by Leonard and carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Randy Stoltz stated that the Elmira PC put a lot of time and effort into assisting Otsego County on language for Mixed Use Zoning and is a valuable asset.
There being no further business to come before the board Leonard made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Diane P and carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m..
Susan Schaedig,
Clerk
ELMIRA TOWNSHIP
OTSEGO COUNTY
ELMIRA, MICHIGAN
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
A regular meeting of the Elmira Township Board was held on February 11, 2010 at the Elmira Township Hall commencing at 6:15 p.m. with Supervisor, Diane Franckowiak calling the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Board members present were Diane Franckowiak, Susan Schaedig, Leonard Skop and Dale Holzschu. Diane Purgiel was excused. Others attending were Dave Johanningsmeier, Commissioner, Bruce Brown and Assessor, Deb Dunham.
Leonard made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Dale and carried unanimously.
Dennis Lennox of Indian River addressed the board in regard to his running for State Representative in August.
ASSESSOR’S REPORT:
Debbie stated that Elmira lost about a million six in taxable value. Ag is at 52.7 down about 5%, Commercial down 5% and residential 4 1/4 % down.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Northern Michigan Broadband will hold a meeting on February 12, 2010 at the University Center at 10:00 a.m. in regard for a grant.
Otsego County Road Commission will be holding their hearing on seasonal roads on March 8, 2010.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT:
Sue stated that the PC continues to work on the power point presentation for revitalizing the Village of Elmira.
FIRE AUTHORITY:
Diane F reported that the FA is researching the purchasing of a new pumper sometime this year.
READING OF THE BILLS:
4373 M Bank, open cds 120,000.00
4374 Diane Purgiel, treasurer’s salary 1,881.66
4379 Barb Lewandowski, deputy treasurer 120.00
4380 Susan Schaedig, Clerk’s salary 1,066.91
4381 Ron Geiger, ordinance officer 224.52
4382 Leonard Skop, trustee salary 175.08
4383 John Middleton, PC meeting 110.00
4384 John Ernst, PC meeting 110.00
4385 James Theisen, PC meeting 110.00
4386 Gloria Torello, PC meeting 130.00
4387 Duane Hoffman, PC meeting 110.00
4388 Diane Franckowiak, Supv salary 783.16
4389 Dan Sevenski, hall cleaning 68.75
4390 Dale Holzschu, trustee salary 175.08
4391 BS & A Software, taxroll support 475.00
4392 Dunn’s Business Solutions, office supplies treasurer 103.16
4393 Waste Management 52.21
4394 Great Lakes Energy 23.51
4395 Otsego County Township Officers Ass’n 720.00
4396 Dan Smith CPA, W2’s & 1099’s 350.00
4397 D & H Excavating, snowplowing January 236.25
4398 D & D Assessing, January 2,000.00
4399 Diane Franckowiak, reimb 50.00
4400 Ron Geiger, reimb mileage 30.00
4401 Chester Township, reimb hotel room MTA convention 213.03
4402 Diane Purgiel, reimb 340.23
4403 United State Postal Service, clerk postage 88.00
4404 CenturyLink 41.46
4405 Young, Graham & Elsenheimer, PC 84.00
4406 Great Lakes Energy 321.57
4407 Holton’s LP Gas 326.98
4408 Susan Schaedig, reimb 29.99
4409 United States Postal Service, postage assessment change 604.98
4410 VOID
09 EFTPS, Feb taxes 573.51
131,729.04
TREASURER’S REPORT:
CD 105,595.18 CD 80,021.02 CD 95,000.00 CD 63,379.36 CD 63,379.36
Gen Fund 68,712.00 TOTAL 476,086.92
Tax acct 2786 1,102.81 Tax Acct 2787 104,967.57 TOTAL 206,070.38
OLD BUSINESS:
Diane F reported on the zoning funding meetings. A time study has been done on zoning and building. They are working on reducing the contribution shares for 2010, possibly from 6,300.00 down to 5,000.00 for Elmira. They are also negotiating for 2011.
Diane F made a motion to enter into an agreement with Official Payments Corporation to handle our Electronic Transaction Processing. Seconded by Sue and carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Elmira Township chose to attend the OCRC annual meeting on February 22, 2010 at 9:00 a.m..
The board discussed the Health Dept proposal for annual township hall water testing. It was decided that we would do our own collection for testing.
Leonard made a motion to upgrade the BS & A for Assessing(2,600) and for taxes(2,195). Seconded by Dale and carried unanimously.
Bruce Brown stated that the county plans to go ahead with recycling.
The board discussed the upcoming budget year.
There being no further business to come before the board Leonard made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Dale and carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m..
Sue Schaedig, Clerk
ELMIRA TOWNSHIP
OTSEGO COUNTY
ELMIRA, MICHIGAN
JANUARY 14, 2010
A regular meeting of the Elmira Township Board was held on January 14, 2010 at the Elmira Township hall commencing at 6:00 p.m. with Supervisor, Diane Franckowiak calling the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members in attendance were Supervisor, Diane F., Treasurer, Diane Purgie and Trustees Leonard Skop and Dale Holzschu. Clerk, Susan Schaedig was excused.
Others present were Dave Johanningsmeier, Commissioner, Bruce Brown, Assessor, Deb Dunham and Ordinance Officer, Ron Geiger.
Leonard made a motion to accept the December minutes as presented. Seconded by Dale and carried.
ASSESSORS REPORT:
Deb reported that Equalization’s studies are in and will use an appraisal study in all three classes. There will be a 4.5% to 5% decrease in township values. It is not known how that will affect our taxable receipts.
ORDINANCE OFFICER:
Ron stated that three vehicles have been removed from West Lake. The concern of the original complaint was that there was a school bus but it is a legal licensed vehicle.
Ron continues to work on the problem.
READING OF THE BILLS:
4343 Susan Schaedig, Clerk wages 1,006.91
4344 Ron Geiger, Ordinance Officer, Liquor Inspector 224.52
4345 Roderick Wright, Dec BOR meeting 50.00
4346 Leonard Skop, Trustee 175.08
4347 Eugene Fleming, Dec BOR meeting 50.00
4348 Diane Purgiel, Treasurer, wages 1,441.66
4349 Diane Franckowiak, Supervisor wages 808.16
4350 Dan Sevenski, hall cleaning 150.00
4351 Dale Holzschu, Trustee 125.08
4352 Cynthia Prusakiewicz, Dec BOR meeting 50.00
4353 Waste Management 51.88
4354 VOID
4355 Diane Franckowiak, reimb 125.00
4356 Independent Bank, Withholding-Theresa Plachta 898.25
4357 Michigan Dept of Treasury, Oct, Nov, Dec taxes 584.62
4358 Joanne Gee, hall dep refund 50.00
4359 Darlene Persons, hall dep refund 50.00
4360 D & D Assessing 2,000.00
4361 Young, Graham & Elsenheimer, P.C. 70.00
4362 Great Lakes Energy 49.60
4363 Dunn’s Business Solutions 214.45
4364 MMTA, dues-Treasurer 50.00
4365 Michigan Townships Association, 6 registrations BOR class 420.00
4366 Diane Purgiel, reimb 126.76
4367 Theresa Plachta, pension settlement 3,593.02
4368 Janet Hancock, Dec BOR meeting 50.00
4369 D & H Excavating, snowplowing 506.25
4370 Mid North Printing, envelopes 159.20
4371 Dale Holzschu 50.00
4372 Otsego County Equalization Dept 1,364.80
4375 Susan Schaedig, reimb internet & phone 29.99
4376 Holton’s LP Gas 871.52
4377 Great Lakes Energy 328.13
4378 CenturyLink 41.46
15,766.34
Diane P made a motion to pay the bills. Seconded by Dale and carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
CD 105,569.18 CD 100,721.84 CD 80,021.02 Gen Fund 178,064.04 464,402.08
Tax Account 1,075.96 213,471.98 214,547.94
OLD BUSINESS:
There was general discussion on the zoning training that all board members had attended on January 7, 2010 at Otsego Lake Township hall. Supervisors are meeting on January 18, 2010 to discuss options.
Bruce Brown reported that the commissioners approved the addition of golf cart(orv)use in Gaylord Country Club. The public hearing may possibly be held on March 28, 2010.
NEW BUSINESS:
The board discussed the Electronic Transaction Processing Agreement. Diane P gave copies to each member to read over and bring to the February meeting to act upon.
There being no further business to come before the board Leonard made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Dale and carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
Susan Schaedig, Clerk
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