January 12,2010

BUILDING PLANS CONTINUE....
January 12, 2010

Pledge began at 7 pm with all board members present.
Minutes for Dec. 8th approved.

Reports:
Treasurer’s Report by C. Draper showed a complete township balance of $340,240.71.
Assessor’s report by Bob Englebrecht mentioned that our tax base is decreasing.
Clerk’s report: None
Commissioner’s report by P. Maiville, nothing noteworthy.
Cemetery report: None
Fire Board report by M. Zdebski: None.
Citizens Advisory Committee report by L. Fitz:
This committee has been meeting to discuss board directives, and next meeting will be held at the town hall on Jan. 18, 2010 at 2pm
Supervisor report by L. VanDolsen, nothing noteworthy.
Correspondence: None

Public comment:
Johnel Buckingham read a letter of concern regarding new building plans.

Under Old Biz:
1 The bid for furnace installation was awarded to Jack VanMannen Heating.
2 Land use objectives were approved as written by the CAC
3 Proposed Office Building-it was moved and supported that Mr. Peterson, a licensed engineer be retained for $60/hr to produce building plans, not to exceed 9% of cost of the building. There was some discussion by the board concerning a special meeting of the public to get input for or against a new building, but no date was set. (hmmmm....)

Under New Biz:
1 ORV ordinance-no change for Elk
2 PeachTree software update approved for $250
3 Election scanner for ballots approved for $271
4 MTA seminar and instruction for new Board of Review member approved
5 Official transfer of documents to the township clerk
6 MTA grant seminar approved for one board member (J. Fairbanks) and one CAC member

Public Comment-None

Motion to adjourn was seconded, and passed at 8:43pm.

Extras:
Budget meeting by the board on Jan. 14, 2010
Midget Lake SAD meeting set for Jan. 16, 2010 at 10am
Brownsfield grant meeting at Elk on Jan. 19, 2010 at 6:30pm