Thursday, September 26, 2013

Special Meeting...and another one Thurs eve @ 7pm



ELK TOWNSHIP
SPECIAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013


Lou Fitz, Supervisor, called the meeting to order with a moment of silence
Pledge led by L. Fitz
All Board Members present:      Lou Fitz 266.5040
Vicki Gates 266.8248
Brandy Myers 970.9030
Sharon Young 266.8432
John Fairbanks 266.8023

Delete Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes from Agenda

Public Comment-none

New Business
·         Open bid (only one received) from G.E. Johnson from Reed City: Base bid=$133,351.20
·         Discussion ensued by Board, including possible changes to the bid in order to reduce costs
·         Discussion opened up to public; various comments & questions (see below)
·         V. Gates-motion to task Troy Johnson from G.E. Johnson to bring figures back to us for our next regular meeting Oct 8th @ 7pm; J. Fairbanks seconded; roll call vote: J. Fairbanks, No; B. Myers, No; S. Young, No; V. Gates, Yes; L. Fitz, No; motion failed to pass
·         J. Fairbanks-motion to discuss the new figures at a Special Meeting on Sept 26th, Thursday, @ 7pm @ township hall; S. Young seconded; roll call vote: L. Fitz, Yes; B. Myers, Yes; S. Young, Yes; J. Fairbanks, Yes; V. Gates, No (it was noted that V. Gates is not available on that date); motion passed

Public Comment-L. Fitz asked Troy Johnson when he could begin construction, Troy said he could begin as soon as the power pole is changed over

(Various public comments & discussion included…a “knock down” finish on the ceilings only with smooth on the walls; Troy will look into price difference; “knock down” finish would help with acoustics on the walls; Johnson company could begin as soon as possible and would be finished within 180 days; 2x6 studs for vault inside, no reason for metal studs in vault; Johnson company references include Tony Gagliardo, building inspector, and Darryl Fenstermacher of Independent Rural Waste, and Nordlund & Associates; no volunteer work on tear off of old “wood shed” (back part of building) because of electrical & liability issues; there is no renovating costs included for existing building; we could possibly save up to $10,000 by “backing out” painting, trim, cabinets, countertops, all interior doors, changing the kitchen sink, reusing toilet accessories; queries of a “performance bond” for the builders

J. Fairbanks-motion to adjourn, S. Young seconded; all in favor

Respectfully submitted,

Vicki Gates, Clerk
9.25.13

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