Casco Township
Regular Meeting Minutes
April 1, 2008

7:00 p.m. Call to Order
Pledge to the Flag
Present: K. Holk, P. Allagreen, C. Stover, J. Stevens, D. Goulston .
11 Township residents, Attorney Gary Gendernalik, Attorney James V. Dubay.

Motion by P. Allagreen to approve Agenda. Supported by C. Stover. 5 Ayes.
0 Nays. Motion carried.

Motion by J. Stevens to approve Minutes of March 4, 2008 Regular Meeting.
Supported by C. Stover. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.

Motion by P. Allagreen to accept Financial Report . Supported by J. Stevens.
5 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.

1. Correspondence
A. Fort Gratiot/Resolution Opposing Increase in Taxation
D. Goulston advised that he has a problem with the proposed Resolution. He objects to the fourth Whereas, the sweeping generalization. C. Stover stated that she doesn’t think that the Resolution will be addressed , but serves as notice to the State the Township’s dissatisfaction as to how monies are being spent. D. Goulston stated that he thought the Resolution should address specific issues, such as the attempts at doing away with Township government. He went onto say that he likes the sentiment, but doesn’t like the document. J. Stevens stated that he takes great offense at the legislature’s trying to abolish Township government. Motion by P. Allagreen to approve Resolution #2008-08.
Supported by J. Stevens. 4 Ayes. 1 Nay (D. Goulston) Motion carried.

2. New Business
A. Consent Proposals for Pending Litigation
Motion by K. Holk to enter into Executive Session to discuss with
Township Attorney Consent proposals presented to the Board. Supported
by P. Allagreen. Roll call vote. K. Holk - Aye, C. Stover - Aye,
P. Allagreen - Aye, D. Goulston - Aye, J. Stevens - Aye. Motion carried.
Executive Session at 7:32 p.m.
Meeting called back to Order from Executive Session at 8:32 p.m.
Motion by K. Holk with regard to Casco Township v. Fenton, to accept
the proposed Consent proposal with revisions. Supported by C. Stover.
5 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.
Motion by K. Holk with regard to Casco Township v. Baranski to reject
the proposed Consent proposal. The Board feels that they should go through due process and go before the ZBA for any appeals. Supported
by P. Allagreen. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.

B. Appointment of Brenda Loper as Deputy Clerk
Motion by J. Stevens to appoint Brenda Loper as Deputy Clerk. Supported by D. Goulston. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.

C. Approval of Mileage Re-imbursement of 50.5 cents per mile
Motion by P. Allagreen to increase mileage re-imbursement to 50.5
cents per mile. Supported by D. Goulston. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays.
Motion carried.




Casco Township
Regular Meeting Minutes
March 4, 2008
Page Two

New Business continued
D. Public Hearing on Proposed 2008-2009 Budget.
Public hearing opened at 8:30 p.m.
K. Holk asked the audience if anyone had any questions as to the proposed
Budget. No one asked any questions. She went onto explain that the millage rate of 2008 is 77.57 cents per $1,000.00 and that it won’t go any
higher; and if Headless kicks in, it will be less. She also explained that
the budget increased $150,000.00 to $220,000.00, due to the seal
coating of St. Clair Highway. The Board also discussed obtaining bids
for repair of the vestibule. The Public hearing was closed at 8:35 p.m.

E. Adoption of the 2008-2009 Budget With or Without Changes
Motion by C. Stover to adopt 2008-09 Budget without changes. Supported by J. Stevens. Roll call vote: K. Holk - Aye, C. Stover - Aye,
P. Allagreen - Aye, D. Goulston - Aye, J. Stevens, Aye. Motion carried.

F. City of Richmond Fire Contract 2006-2011
K. Holk advised that she had called Jon Moore on March 4th regarding
B.1 as to what expenses are being referred to. She recommended paying
the bill, as the Township has not paid anything yet, but not to approve
the Contract until further discussion and agreement is reach.
Motion by P. Allagreen to pay the bill in the amount of $42,646.17 for
the 2007-2008 year, but not to approve the Contract at this time.
Supported by C. Stover. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.

Payment of Bills

Motion by C. Stover to approve bills, submitted (#21314-21332) after the February 5, 2008 meeting totaling $7,199.55; and bills submitted (#21333-21361) for bills submitted for the March 4, 2008 meeting that include payments to National City Bank of Michigan 941 e-file, Michigan Dept. of Treasury Withholding tax, totaling $18,318.52.
Also, check #1053 to Don Scheuer for 7 liquor inspections, mileage and postage. Supported by D. Goulston. Roll Call Vote: Holk - Aye, Stover - Aye, Allagreen - Aye, Stevens - Aye, Goulston - Aye. 5 Ayes. Motion carried.

Citizens Comments
Discussion with regard to the old sign. J. Stevens expressed his interest in keeping it. K. Holk advised that it had blown down, and that she’d check as to where it was put. Mr. Mini inquired s to Dave’s Disposal and K. Holk advised that he had merged with J & J. He also had a question as to his assessment and K. Holk addressed and answered it. Elaine Wolf inquired as to CPR training for Township employees. K. Holk advised that the Township officials had had the training, but that the Board Secretary had not. She went on to say that Jeff White of Richmond Lenox EMS would most likely do a refresher course for the Board members on the difibulator and train Brenda. Mrs. Wolf indicated that she and Tammy Stapleton were trained and qualified to perform such training; and that they would be glad to do the training.

Motion to adjourn at 8:55 p.m. by K. Holk. Supported by D. Goulston. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays.
Motion carried.



Patricia M. Allagreen
Casco Township Clerk