we almost needed our sleeping bags, as we didn't adjourn until after 10:30pm...
but we got a lot accomplished...
skinny version:
passed a Cemetery Ordinance for Lakeview Cemetery (we have existed without one);
new well approved for Lakeview Cemetery, work to commence soon;
preliminary construction drawings approved to be obtained by Nordlund to include one basic “L” shaped plan, with an option to have either a concrete slab, or a crawl space
(since there has been no opposition to an addition to the existing township hall, the board is under the impression that the public approves this possible renovation)...
and if you have the time, here are the extended minutes:
ELK TOWNSHIP
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MAY 14, 2013
Lou Fitz, Supervisor,
called meeting to order with a moment of silence @ 7pm
Pledge of Allegiance, led
by L. Fitz
Roll call, all officials
present: Lou Fitz,
Supervisor-266.5040
Vicki Gates, Clerk-266.8248
Brandy Myers, Treasurer-970.9030
John Fairbanks, Trustee-266.8023
Sharon Young,
Trustee-266.8432
J. Fairbanks -motion to
approve MARCH 12, 2013 minutes; B. Myers seconded; passed 5-0
S. Young-motion to approve
APRIL 9, 2013 minutes; J. Fairbanks seconded; passed 5-0
Board Member Reports:
·
L. Fitz, Supervisor:
none
·
V. Gates, Clerk: Requesting
board approval on bills
S. Young -motion to pay
March bills; L. Fitz seconded; passed 5-0
J. Fairbanks-motion to
approve April bills, including SAD bills; S. Young seconded; passed 5-0
Correspondence: Lake
County Community Foundation denied grant for a new well @ Lakeview, but the
board gives a big shout-out to Dave Kott for all the hours spent on writing the
grant
Free fishing weekend will be June 8-9th
·
B. Myers,
Treasurer: Read Treasurer’s report for April
J. Fairbanks-motion to accept
Treasurer’s report, S. Young seconded; passed 5-0
·
S. Young,
Trustee-next Lake County Township Association meeting @ Sauble on Aug 22nd
@ 7:30pm
Public Comments:
Marilyn Zdebski discussed
trash issues regarding the yellow bin pickups
Judy Bass asked for
clarification regarding Allied Waste vs. Independent Rural Waste
Johnel Buckingham wondered
if it was time to have a township wide tax for waste service
Dignitary Reports:
·
Fire Dept- M.
Zdebski: fire department is looking for
a new tanker truck; new chief, Greg Bombich is hoping to use his “connections”
to obtain 25 SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) at a greatly reduced
cost per firefighter
·
Commissioner-J.
Fairbanks: MSU Extension Annual Report
online @ www.msue.msu.edu;
Blight
grant denied for Lake County; 911 committee is considering recommending
consolidation for dispatch services
·
Cemetery
Committee-S. Young: Beth Ruby resigned; next meeting will be June 3rd
@ 3:30pm
Old Business:
·
Trash Day-July 13th
from 9-1pm:
J.
Fairbanks-motion to accept Option #2 contract with Independent Rural Waste
(Total Services estimate for 2 compactors & 2 operators=$3,300); B. Myers
seconded; passed 5-0
J.
Fairbanks-motion to put an ad in the Bulletin Board News for Trash Day; B.
Myers seconded; passed 5-0
·
New Well @
Lakeview Cemetery:
J.
Fairbanks-motion to accept Peterson Well Drilling bid to put in a new well for
$4341.67; S. Young seconded; passed 5-0 by roll call vote
·
Approval of job
description for trash receptacle cleanup & repair:
J.
Fairbanks-motion to accept job description & contract with Pat &
Katrina Boik for $10/receptacle/cleanup as directed by the Supervisor or Clerk;
V. Gates seconded; passed 5-0
J.
Fairbanks-motion to approve job description for trash receptacle maintenance;
S. Young seconded; passed 5-0
·
Amend agenda:
J.
Fairbanks-motion to move additional lighting for the new parking area &
flag pole lighting into the discussion for renovations of township hall; S.
Young seconded; passed 5-0
·
Cemetery
Ordinance:
After
discussing new ordinance and obtaining public feedback, J. Fairbanks offered a
resolution to adopt the ordinance as written; S. Young seconded; passed 5-0 by
roll call vote
·
Renovations of
township hall:
After
much discussion, including public input, and 3 contractor estimates of costs J.
Fairbanks made motion to turn drawings over to Nordlund to do preliminary
construction drawings to include one basic “L” shaped plan, with an option to
have either a concrete slab, or a crawl space, not to exceed $2500 for plans;
B. Myers seconded; passed 5-0 by roll call vote
New Business:
J. Fairbanks would like to discuss the 6 Mile “Sink Hole”
at the regular meeting in June
Public Comment:
Darryl F. from Independent
Rural Waste mentioned that the blue bags are for sale @ Sweetfern, Na-tah-ka
corner store, and Fairbanks Power Equipment Repair and may be put into garbage
cans for animal control
Johnel Buckingham said she
thought the board did a good job during a long meeting
S. Young -motion to
adjourn @ 10:40pm, J. Fairbanks-seconded; passed 5-0
Respectfully submitted,
Vicki Gates, Clerk
5.15.13
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