April

Casco Township

Regular Meeting Minutes

April 6, 2010

7:00 p.m. Call to Order

Pledge to the Flag

Present: K. Holk, C. Stover, D.Goulston, P. Allagreen. J. Stevens, 8 Township residents,

3 visitors - Attorney James Downey, Jr., Attorney John McNamee, and Allen Reichle.

Motion by C.Stover to approve Agenda with on (1) addition, under Correspondence add "C"

Lynne Houston / Needed Equipment for Assessing. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.

Motion by P. Allagreen to approve Minutes of Regular Board meeting of March 2, 2010.

Supported by 1. Stevens. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.

Motion by J. Stevens to accept Financial Report. Supported by D. Goulston.

5 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.

Final Amendment to 2009-2010 Budget

K. Holk explained that the following amounts will be transferred from the Contracted Building

Inspector (account 101-371-821) funds to the following accounts: 101-371-707/$147.23;

101-101-708/$20.00; 101-101-715/$170.79; 101-265-819/$198.00; 101-101-826/$8,183.31;

101-101-853/$11.18; 101-371-853/$41.07; and 101-101-980/$16.05 totaling $8,787.63.

Motion by D. Goulston to transfer funds as outlined. Supported by J. Stevens. Roll call vote:

C. Stover - Yes, K. Holk - Yes, P. Allagreen - Yes, D. Goulston - Yes, J. Stevens - Yes.

Motion carried.

1. Correspondence

A. Cindy Babisz - Richmond Youth Initiative

Ms. Babisz addressed the Board and advised that the RYI had purchased three (3) 12 inch by 12

inch commerative tiles for the City of Richmond, Richmond Community Schools and Casco

Township for their sponsorship of the Aud. The Township Board will purchase a $50.00 tile

with their names on it. K. Holk requested that the 12 inch by 12 inch tile be designated from the

Casco Township residents as the money was donated with taxpayer money. Ms. Babisz said

that would be done. The Board members will each give J. Stevens $10.00 for the purchase of

the tile. Ms. Babisz advised also that basketball registration is now forming; and that the

summer program Shakespeare in the Park is underway.

B. St. Clair County Emergency Services Breakfast

K. Holk read March 31, 2010 communication from Jeffrey Friedland, St. Clair County Office of

Homeland Security /Emergency Management, regarding breakfast on May 14, 2020 at Fore

Lakes Golf Club. W. Baumgarten and J. Stevens will attend. K. Holk advised that anyone

from the ZBA, Planning Commission or Township Board interested in attending should RSVP

on their own. P. Allagreen will give invitations to J. Stevens.

C. Lynne Houston / Equipment needed for Assessing

P. Allagreen read April 2, 2010 communication from Lynne Houston. There was discussion as

to the location of filing cabinets. J. Stevens said he and his brother Chris would come to the

office and move them. P. Allagreen asked if 1. Stevens could check at Selfridge as to the

purchase of additional cabinets. He said he would check. The Qualified Voter File computer

will be put back in the front office; and P. Allagreen may purchase new desk equipment so as to

make more efficient use of office space. K. Holk advised that the Township cannot afford to

purchase the ArcView programs at this time, but a new computer and monitor will need to be

ordered as soon as possible. P. Allagreen will get prices.

Motion by P. Allagreen for purchase of computer, monitor and software for assessing not to

exceed $2,500.00. Supported by K. Holk. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.

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2. New Business

A. Consent Judgment/Andre and Carly DeMil

K. Holk advised that the DeMils had signed; and they are getting rid ofthe commercial stuff.

Mr. DeMil will get licenses for the trailers as he needs them for personal use for his two (2)

cows. She added that they will meet the Ordinance requirements.

Motion by P. Allagreen to go ahead with Consent Judgment as presented. Supported by J.

Stevens. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.

B. Adopt 2010-2011 Budget

K. Holk made recommendation to decrease $10,000.00 from Revenue Sharing and increase Prior

Year Fund Balance Unspent by $10,000.00.

Motion by Pallagreen to approve Budget as submitted with two (2) changes. Supported by D.

Goulston. Roll Call Vote: C. Stover - Yes, K. Holk - Yes, P. A1lagreen - Yes, D. Goulston-

Yes, J. Stevens - Yes. Motion carried.

C. Approval to Change Office Phones to Comcast

K. Holk advised that by changing to Comcast, the Township will save about $1,000.00 a year.

Motion by J. Stevens to approve change to Comcast. Supported by C. Stover. 5 Ayes.

o Nays. Motion carried.

Payment of Bills

D. Page inquired as to check #23611 - Cable Rep fee being $97.59 for K. Holk. P. Allagreen

explained that the amount was for cable rep and K. Holk's travel to Court for Township matters,

not for mileage to the cable meetings.

Motion by P.Allagreen to approve payment of bills submitted (#23600-23619; and one (1) debit

card purchase) after the March 2, 2010 meeting totaling $12,287,53; and bills submitted

(#23620-22660), e-file First State Bank Withholding, Michigan Department of State; and one

(1) debit card purchase totaling $22,550.64; and check #002 to Donald Scheuer for $245.00 for

Liquor inspections and mileage. Supported by D. Goulston. Roll call vote - C. Stover - Yes,

K. Holk - Yes, P. A1lagreen - Yes, D. Goulston - Yes, J. Stevens - Yes. Motion carried.

Citizens Comments

Attorney Jim Downey from Algonac addressed the Board and audience; and introduced himself

advising that he is seeking the Circuit Court Judge vacancy upon Judge Deegan's retirement.

He gave a brief description of his legal background. Attorney John McNamee introduced

himselfto the Township Board, and advised that will be representing Casco Township in full tax

tribunal matters. He also endorsed Mr. Downey.

Motion to adjourn at 7:47 p.m. by K. Holk. Supported by D. Goulston. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays.

Motion carried.

Patricia M. Allagreen

Casco Township Clerk