Casco Township
Regular Meeting Minutes
December 6, 2011
7:00 p.m. Call to Order
Present: K. Holk, D.Goulston, P. Allagreen, J. Stevens and C. Stover. 10 Visitors
Mr. Dave Rushing, St. Clair County Commissioner and his wife. 12 Township residents.
Motion by P. Allagreen to approve Regular Meeting Minutes of November 1, 2011. Supported by G. Goulston. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.
Motion to accept Financial Report by J. Stevens. Supported by D. Goulston. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.
County Commissioner Dave Rushing addressed the Board and provided information as to the proposed I-69 International Trade Corridor and the proposed contract the commissioners will be discussing. He advised the Board that he is not in favor of the proposed contract and outlined some of the provisions that he has particular concern with. K. Holk stated that at this time Casco Township wouldn’t be in favor of it. William Ruemenapp inquired as to any possible matching funds.
J. Stevens inquired of Mr. Rushing as to recycling. Mr. Rushing advised that at present recycling costs the county $300,000.00 annually and was funded by a grant that has run out. The commissioners are considering a private company who will charge residents, with oversight by the County. K. Holk advised that residents can still use the Smiths Creek Landfill.
Mr. Rushing then presented K. Holk with a Proclamation for Years of Service on behalf of the
St. Clair County Board of Commissioners. After Mr. Rushing made his presentation, C. Stover
Reiterated certain portions of the Proclamation regarding courage, intelligence and heart and thereafter presented K. Holk with framed artwork of the Wizard of Oz as a token of sincere appreciation and friendship for her past 23 years of service to Casco Township. K. Holk thanked everyone present and acknowledged her family.
1. Correspondence
A. Thank you from Stacey and Jack Yeager
J. Stevens read thank-you communication from the Stacey and Jack Yeager
regarding the free programs offered to Casco Township residents at the
Richmond Aud.
B. St. Clair County Sheriff Department/Adair Salvage, Inc.
K. Holk read November 30, 2011 communication from Mary Pat Dunn, St. Clair
County Sheriff’s Department stating that Adair Salvage, Inc. has completed the
necessary paperwork for operation of Precious Metals and Gem Dealer.
2. New Business
A. 2012 Meeting Dates
K. Holk advised that all meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of each month at
7:00 p.m. with the exception of the following dates: Monday, July 2, 2012, due to the
4th of July holiday; Monday, August 6, 2012, due to election day and Monday,
November 5, 2012 due to election day.
B. Appoint Supervisor for Remaining term ending November 20, 2012
Motion by J. Stevens to appoint Bill Ruemenapp to complete term of K. Holk as
Supervisor. Supported by D. Goulston. 4 Ayes. 1 Abstention (K. Holk).
Motion carried. J. Stevens commended K. Holk on the years of service she gave
to the Township and stated that Bill Ruemenapp is the most qualified to serve as
Supervisor.
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C. RESA
Collect 100% Levy of taxes on Summer Taxes for 2012
C. Stover stated that she will collect 100% of the school millage on the summer tax
bill for St. Clair County RESA.
D. MISD
Collect 100% of taxes on Summer Taxes for 2012
C. Stover stated that she will collect 100% of the school millage on the summer tax
bill for Macomb County ISD. She also stated that she will collect 100% of school millage on the summer tax bill for East China Schools, Richmond Schools and 50% of Anchor Bay Schools Millage will be on the summer collection.
E. Ordinance #30-79 to Amend Sections 10.02 and 9.03
Indoor Gun Ranges and Fire Arm Sales in Industrial and ROS Zoning
Motion by P. Allagreen to adopt Ordinance #30-79 to Amend Sections 10.02 and
9.03, Indoor Gun Ranges and Fire Arm Sales in Industrial and ROS Zoning.
Supported by J. Stevens. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.
F. Ordinance #30-80
Amend Section 8.02 Gun Sales and Indoor Shooting Uses in B-2
Motion by K. Holk to adopt Ordinance #30-80 to Amend Section 8.02 Gun
Sales and Indoor Shooting Uses in B-2. Supported by P. Allagreen.
5 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.
G. Accept Resignation of Pat Tuscany as Recording Secretary of Planning
Commission Effective December 31, 2011.
Motion by J. Stevens to accept Pat Tuscany’s resignation effective December
31, 2011. Supported by P. Allagreen. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.
J. Stevens commended Pat and said that she did an excellent job as recording
Secretary.
H. Appoint Lorene Lomerson as Recording Secretary for Planning Commission
at $50.00 per meeting.
Motion by J. Stevens to appoint Lorene Lomerson as Recording Secretary for
Planning Commission at $50.00 per meeting. Supported by D. Goulston.
5 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried. K. Holk inquired as to if Lorene will be
be paid as a vendor. P. Allagreen said yes she would be.
I. Office Closing for Christmas and New Year Holiday
K. Holk stated that the Township follows the Court holiday calendar and therefore
the office will be off the same days the Courts are closed.
Motion by J. Stevens to close the office on December 26, 2011 and January 2, 2012.
Supported by D. Goulston. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.
J. Resolution #2011-09
Casco Funds Previously Advanced to/or Parks and Recreation for Purchase of
Properties
K. Holk explained that $130,000.00 monies from the general fund previously used topurchase park and rec property will be transferred back into the general fund to be used
for payment of the Township’s fee for the Pelton Drain project. There will be a balance
of $38,000.00 owing. Motion by D. Goulston to transfer $130,000.00 from the parks
and rec fund (funds previously taken from the general fund), into the general fund for the
payment on the Pelton Drain project. Supported by J. Stevens.
Roll call vote: C. Stover – Yes, K. Holk – Yes, P. Allagreen – Yes, D. Goulston – Yes,
J. Stevens – Yes. Motion carried.
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K. Appoint NEMC Cable Reps
K. Holk explained that there will be 2 voting members and 1 alternate; and that letters
Were received from Wayne Baumgarten, Bill Ruemenapp and Dick Liedecker.
Motion by J. Stevens to appoint Wayne Baumgarten, Bill Ruemenapp and Dick
Liedecker to be Casco Township’s NEMC Cable Reps. The three gentlemen will
determine amongst themselves who will be voting members and who will serve as
Alternate. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.
Payment of Bills
Motion by P. Allagreen to approve payment of bills submitted (#24677-24691); after the November 1 4, 2011 meeting including one (1) debit card purchases, totaling $47,867.15; and bills submitted for the December 6, 2011 meeting (#24692-24720), e-file First State Bank Withholding, Michigan Department of State, totaling $37,518.54. Also, check #1020 to M. Czenkus for $316.00 for liquor inspections and mileage. Supported by C. Stover. Roll call vote K. Holk – Yes, P. Allagreen – Yes, C. Stover – Yes, D. Goulston – Yes, J. Stevens – Yes. Motion carried.
Citizens Comments: Wayne Baumgarten advised the Board that the light in the back is out and has been for a couple of months. P. Allagreen told him she would contact Quint tomorrow.
C. Stover thanks those who donated coats for the Achatz coat drive. She also advised of the collection of socks for our troops and for a homeless shelter in Port Huron being taken at her office.
Motion to adjourn at 7:58 p.m. by K. Holk. Supported by P. Allagreen. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays.
Motion carried.
Patricia M. Allagreen, Clerk