Sauble-Elk-Eden Twp Fire Dept doing their thing...

 Tanker truck on a grass fire

 Grass rig

 Water pack for grass fires

 Forestry brings in big toys for fire containment

 It is definitely wild fire season...do not leave campfires unattended...

Where are the fire department personnel? Well, working the fire, of course!  Enjoy Spring! Safely!

Annual Budget Hearing & Annual Meeting...March 31, 2012

ELK TOWNSHIP

ANNUAL BUDGET HEARING

March 31, 2012

Douglas Mann, supervisor, called the meeting to order with Clerk, Vicki Gates, leading the Pledge of Allegiance

Members present:         

                                                Douglas Mann, Supervisor

                                                Vicki Gates, Clerk

                                                Carol Draper, Treasurer

                                                Sharon Young, Trustee

                                                John Fairbanks, Trustee

Minutes-motion to approve Annual Budget minutes from March 26, 2011, offered by J. Fairbanks, S. Young-seconded; all in favor

Salary Resolutions-all to remain the same as last year

                Supervisor-$8,500, motion offered by John Gorys, seconded by Phil VanVleet, passed

                Treasurer-$11,500, motion offered by Phil VanVleet, seconded by Charlie Young, passed

                Clerk-$9,500, motion offered by Charlie Young, seconded by John Gorys, passed

                Trustees remain as a Per Diem/Per Day wage @ $95 as reflected in the budget

Proposed budget for 2012-2013 fiscal year, beginning April 1, 2012 (see attached)

Various public comments ensued

J. Fairbanks offered motion to approve budget, S. Young seconded, all in favor

Adjourn-motion to adjourn offered by J. Fairbanks, V. Gates seconded; all in favor

Respectfully submitted,

Vicki Gates, Clerk

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ELK TOWNSHIP

ANNUAL MEETING

March 31, 2012

Douglas Mann, supervisor, called the meeting to order with Clerk, Vicki Gates, leading the Pledge of Allegiance

Members present:         

                                                Douglas Mann, Supervisor

                                                Vicki Gates, Clerk

                                                Carol Draper, Treasurer

                                                Sharon Young, Trustee

                                                John Fairbanks, Trustee

Minutes-motion to approve Annual Meeting minutes of March 26, 2011 offered by S. Young, J. Fairbanks seconded; all in favor

Treasurer’s Report-C. Draper (attached): S. Young-motion to accept the treasurer’s report, V. Gates seconded; all in favor

                                                                                                                                                                               

Dignitary Reports

·         Fire Dept- Webber Twp Fire Dept, Open House, Saturday, April 21^st, 12-6pm @ Fire Station

·         Road Commission-Charlie Young-engineer met with the DEQ for the 6 mile rd project, and they did not see any issues; Wilcox is completing the testing report and will send a basic estimate

·         Commissioner-John Fairbanks-various issues at the county level

Supervisor-D. Mann-State of the Township report & a big thanks to the Board of Review for all their efforts

Trustees-S. Young-believes the township board has worked well together & that the budget looks good

Public Comment-Rob Brenner spoke because he believes he was wronged by the Board of Review

Adjourn-motion offered by S. Young, V. Gates seconded; all in favor

Respectfully submitted,

Vicki Gates, Clerk

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