All Board Members present:
D. Mann
V. Gates
C. Draper
S. Young
J. Fairbanks
D. Mann explained his budgets. Budgets discussed.
Meeting adjourned.
Budget Hearing & Adoption will precede Annual Meeting, March 31st @ 10am @ township hall
Thursday, March 15, 2012
ORV Ordinance available for the public's info...
ORV Ordinance and map for 2012 goes into effect on April 1.
All roads in Sweetwater and Yates Township are closed EXCEPT the roads at the Township boarders.
Golf carts are allowed but they must have an ORV license/sticker and abide by ALL of the rules in the ordinance.
The typical sun shade on a golf cart is not roll over protection.
ORV Ordinance map may be obtained from the clerk during office hours, Thurs 9-1pm
All roads in Sweetwater and Yates Township are closed EXCEPT the roads at the Township boarders.
Golf carts are allowed but they must have an ORV license/sticker and abide by ALL of the rules in the ordinance.
The typical sun shade on a golf cart is not roll over protection.
ORV Ordinance map may be obtained from the clerk during office hours, Thurs 9-1pm
Friday, March 9, 2012
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Great Election Results for Elk Township
When the rest of Michigan was predicting 15-16% voter turnout, Elk Township came in around 20% depending on if you want to count the voters who should not be on the "list" because they have moved (some right outa this world). With 158 voters, Elk Township's unofficial results were 63 votes for Rick Santorum, 59 for Mitt Romney, and a minority for other candidates. Complete results are posted on the notice board outside of the township hall.
Thanks for a great election voters!
Monday, February 27, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES:
ELK TOWNSHIP
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
February 14, 2012
Douglas Mann, supervisor, asked Johnny Gates to offer a prayer for guidance at 6:59pm
He then called the meeting to order at 7:00pm with Clerk, Vicki Gates, leading the Pledge of Allegiance
Members present:
Douglas Mann, Supervisor
Vicki Gates, Clerk
Carol Draper, Treasurer
John Fairbanks, Trustee
Members absent: Sharon Young, Trustee
Public Comments for future consideration-none
J. Fairbanks-motion to approve January 10, 2012 minutes, C. Draper-seconded; all in favor
Treasurer’s Report-C. Draper (attached): J. Fairbanks-motion to accept the treasurer’s report, V. Gates seconded; all in favor; treasurer will be accepting property tax payments with 1% interest until March 1, 2012, after that property taxes must be paid to the county with interest
Clerk’s Report-V. Gates (attached): J. Fairbanks-motion to approve the bills, D. Mann seconded; all in favor
D. Mann-motion to accept the precinct inspectors for the Presidential Primary:
Kay Macdonald, Republican
Pat Bishop, Democrat
Sharon Puff, Independent
Vicki Gates, Independent
C. Draper-seconded; all in favor
Correspondence: Letter/email read from MTA (Michigan Township Association) relating that the state does not have the ability to withhold any constitutional revenue sharing due the townships no matter how much cash reserves they show, and MTA will continue to monitor the state’s reach
Letter to Jim Abbott read expressing the board’s appreciation for making & labeling the garbage collection box placed at the corner of 10 ½ mile & Granger Rds for yellow bags, at his own cost
Dignitary Reports
· Fire Dept- given by Marilyn Zdebski (attached)
· Commissioner-J. Fairbanks discussed upcoming 911 millage vote; and stated the commissioners will be adopting the ORV ordinance at their upcoming March 22nd meeting
· Cemetery- D. Mann discussed the roundtable talk from the last cemetery board meeting; J. Fairbanks-motion to accept Blossom Fairbanks resignation from the cemetery board, C. Draper seconded; all in favor
J. Fairbanks-motion to appoint Donna Kott to the cemetery board, V. Gates seconded; all in favor
D. Mann will contact MTA to see if we must legally seek bids on the old tractor that has a bent shaft
Supervisor-D. Mann: there have been two townhall style meetings concerning a small hall renovation using existing monies, but no money has been spent to date; as a courtesy, the supervisor would like to be apprised of any materials passed out at meetings; a new light has been installed at the back of the township hall (at no charge); a budget meeting/workshop is scheduled for March 15th at 10am at the township hall; and he reminds the public there will be an annual meeting March 31st at 10am at the township hall
Old Business
· Commercial Property Evaluation-assessor has looked at all properties on the list in question except for Enchanted Acres because he was denied access to the property by the owner; J. Fairbanks-motion to direct the supervisor to direct the assessor to turn the property of Enchanted Acres into 100% commercial property and they will have the opportunity to go to the Board of Review, C. Draper seconded; roll call vote: C. Draper, Yes; J. Fairbanks, Yes; D. Mann, No; V. Gates, Yes-motion passed
· Payment to Dennis VanVleet-the board has learned it needs contracts for all workers, and supervisory controls should be in place; board has instructed the clerk to pay this outstanding bill
· Yellow Bag Trash Pick Up Sites-board is looking for volunteers to construct more boxes to be used at various locations around the township
· Technology updating-assessor would like to purchase a laptop computer for $975 which will be used for township business for the assessor and remain the property of Elk Township; the treasurer will shop around for herself; V. Gates-motion to allow the assessor & treasurer to purchase their own computers, not to exceed $1,000/each, and bills to be submitted in the next fiscal year beginning April 1st; C. Draper seconded; all in favor
New Business
· C. Draper requested that V. Gates put a disclaimer on her blog that this is not an official website; V. Gates has agreed to do so with the understanding that this is not necessary as it is a personal blog with personal opinions
· Request from Marilyn Zdebski to subsidize Sauble’s recycling program: D. Mann will look in to this
· Security of the hall: J. Fairbanks will look into a keyless entry and/or a new door
V. Gates-motion to adjourn, C. Draper seconded; all in favor
Respectfully submitted,
Vicki Gates, Clerk
2.16.12
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
AV BALLOTS AVAILABLE FOR PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY FEB. 28th
Yup! The county got us our ballots already, but it is a "closed" primary which means you will have to declare which party (democrat/republican) you want a ballot for...
And you still have to fill out an AV application available from the clerk during office hours: Thursdays 9-1pm, or write:
Clerk
P.O. Box 298
Irons, MI 49644
And you still have to fill out an AV application available from the clerk during office hours: Thursdays 9-1pm, or write:
Clerk
P.O. Box 298
Irons, MI 49644
January Mtg 2012
Wow! Those Holidaze went by really fast...
sorry I haven't written much....
but here's the new meeting notes for January 10, 2012 meeting...and check the sidebar for the newest calendar of meetings:
sorry I haven't written much....
but here's the new meeting notes for January 10, 2012 meeting...and check the sidebar for the newest calendar of meetings:
ELK TOWNSHIP
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
January 10, 2012
Douglas Mann, supervisor, asked Dave Kott to offer a prayer for guidance at 6:59pm
He then called the meeting to order at 7:00pm with Clerk, Vicki Gates, leading the Pledge of Allegiance
Members present:
Douglas Mann, Supervisor
Vicki Gates, Clerk
Carol Draper, Treasurer
John Fairbanks, Trustee
Sharon Young, Trustee
Public Comments for future consideration-yellow trash bags off the roads
S. Young -motion to approve December 13, 2011 minutes, 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
Clerk’s Report-V. Gates (attached): J. Fairbanks-motion to approve the bills, S. Young seconded; all in favor
C. Draper-motion to accept the Budget Reclassifications for General Fund: Election Supplies; and Cemetery Fund: Maintenance/Repairs, S. Young seconded; all in favor
C. Draper-motion to put up two (2) signs for Freesoil at the intersection (within 500’) of Bass Lake & 8 Mile roads, not to exceed $50, J. Fairbanks seconded; 4 ayes, 1 no (D. Mann)
Correspondence: Burnham & Flowers: Terrorism Insurance; no board action
DNR: found “no special controls are warranted at this time” for Bluegill Lake
Dennis VanVleet: letter of resignation from grounds keeping at the Lakeview Cemetery; board instructed D. Mann to discuss issues with D. VanVleet
Supervisor’s Report-D. Mann: S. Young-motion to accept 2012-2013 calendar (posted), J. Fairbanks seconded; all in favor
J. Fairbanks-motion to approve 2012 Federal Poverty Guidelines (attached), C. Draper seconded; all in favor
Resolutions to Establish Elk Township Officer’s Salaries, which board voted to remain the same:
D. Mann-resolution to accept Supervisor’s salary at $8,500, supported by J. Fairbanks; all in favor
D. Mann-resolution to accept Clerk’s salary at $9,500, supported by S. Young; all in favor
D. Mann-resolution to accept Treasurer’s salary at $11,500, supported by V. Gates; all in favor
These resolutions will go before the electors at the annual meeting March 31, 2012
Trustee’s Report-S. Young made board aware of the Township Association meeting coming up January 26, 2012 at Chase Twp at 7:30pm
Dignitary Reports
· Fire Dept- given by Marilyn Zdebski (attached)
· Cemetery- S. Young reported that there will be a cemetery board meeting February 6th @ 3pm @ Sauble twp
Old Business
· Yellow Bags Trash Pickup site: test site at 10 ½ mile & Granger roads, with volunteer labor to construct a wooden box with wire to protect the bags from animal damage because the raccoons will not pick up their mess or pay the fines
· New laptops for Supervisor, Treasurer, and Assessor to go in 2012-2013 budget; the current computer & tower will be used for cemetery records
· Whetherall Survey is still completing cemetery survey due to errors on the first run document
· ORV survey has been tabulated and certified by the clerk: 400 in favor, 215 opposed, 1 unvoted; S. Young-motion to open roads to ORV traffic by adopting Ordinance No. 24, J. Fairbanks seconded; roll call vote: S. Young, Yes; V. Gates, Yes; D. Mann, Yes; J. Fairbanks, Yes; C. Draper, No; motion carried
· Kitchen/Hall renovations-Thanks to Roger Buckingham, Lou Fitz & Johnny Gates for their help in expanding the usable space in the township hall; a community meeting will be held January 17, 2012 at 10am at the township hall to discuss further renovations of the township hall
New Business
· Additional handicap parking at township hall: will continue to be addressed
· Additional parking in township parking lot
· Publically presented letters of appreciation, possibly in conjunction with token of appreciation paid for by donations
Public Comments: Jackie McKellar wondered about the work accomplished by the Citizens Advisory Committee concerning street signs that were missing; Lou Fitz recalls that previous board made a motion for citizens to request signs; and C. Draper recalls some citizens not wishing signage for their private roads
Frances Arquette would like Great Lakes Energy to be contacted concerning another light in parking lot at township hall
Roger Buckingham would like handrails reinstalled at the township hall along the sidewalk
John Bone wondered about the notice requirements to the county road commission for the ORV ordinance; Dave Kott responded that all this board has to do is pass the ordinance, and put it in writing to the Lake County Board of Commissioners, and deliver the letter
Charlie Steigmeyer would like speed bumps at the end of his road (he was just kidding, folks)
Lou Fitz wanted to know when the ORV ordinance would go into effect; Dave Kott said March 31, 2012
Jackie McKellar wondered who would enforce this ORV ordinance; the county sheriff’s department handles the enforcement
S. Young-motion to adjourn, C. Draper & J. Fairbanks seconded; all in favor
Respectfully submitted,
Vicki Gates, Clerk
1.11.12
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