Casco Township

Regular Meeting Minutes

February 2, 2010

7:00 p.m.  Call to Order

Pledge to the Flag

Present:    K. Holk, C. Stover,  D.Goulston,  P. Allagreen.  J. Stevens; Township Attorney, James V. Dubay,   12 Township residents/visitors and , Attorney  Gary Gendernalik..   

Motion by P. Allagreen  to approve Agenda with two (2) additions – Under New Business, “D” Dispatch Services; and “E” Notice of Reappraisal. Supported by  C. Stover. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays.  Motion carried.

Motion by C. Stover to approve Minutes of  Special Board meeting of January 5, 2010.   Supported by P. Allagreen.  5 Ayes.  0 Nays.  Motion carried.    

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

0 Nays.  Motion carried. 

C. Stover reviewed the Interest and Income Report and requested permission from the Board to transfer four (4) Township (General Fund, Parks and Rec, Liquor Fund and Trust and Agency) accounts from National City to First State Bank.  James Holk inquired why she wanted to transfer the accounts.  She explained that she had done comparison between banking institutions and that based on the balance requirements, First State Bank would meet the Township’s needs with fees that are two-thirds less than National City.Motion by C. Stover to transfer above-referenced accounts from National City Bank to First State Bank.  Supported by P. Allagreen.  5 Ayes.  0 nays.  Motion carried.

 AMEND BUDGET

Motion by K. Holk  to  amend the Budget by transferring  from the Contingency Fund to the following accounts:  702-Electee Earnings/$170.00; 807-Audit Fees/$500.00; 827-Contracted Assessing Services/$5,000.00; 833-Tax Roll and Statement Prepare/$125.00; 860-Transportation/$200.00; 864-Conferences and Workshops/$200.00; 919-Employee Life Insurance and Pension/$1,300.00; and 926-Overhead lighting/$732.00, totaling $7,227.00, reducing the Contingency Fund to $8,879.44.  Supported by P. Allagreen.  Roll call vote:  C. Stover – Aye; K.  Holk – Aye, P.  Allagreen – Aye, D. Goulston – Aye, J. Stevens – Aye.  Motion carried.

 1.         Old  Business

      A.  Proposed Consent Agreement/Sattler: Motion by K. Holk to go into Executive Session at 7:13 p.m. Supported by P. Allagreen. Roll call vote:  C. Stover – Aye, Holk – Aye, P. Allagreen – Aye, D. Goulston – Aye, J. Stevens – Aye.  Motion carried. 

Regular Meeting was resumed at 7:45 p.m.

Motion by D. Goulston to authorize James Dubay to incorporate language to remove Mrs. Sattler from case as requested by Mr. Sattler.  Supported by K. Holk.  5 Ayes.  0 Nays. 

Mr. Dubay commented that language had been agreed upon that he will incorporate. 

 2.         New Business

 A.  St. Clair County Road Commission/Annual Meeting: P. Allagreen read communication of January 7, 2010 from Greg Owens of the St. Clair County Road Commission

advising of times for two sessions on February 23, 2010.  Motion by K. Holk for Township Board to attend the 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. session.  Supported by  C. Stover.   All

Board members plan to attend.  5 ayes.  0 Nays.  Motion carried. A resident inquired as to if the public could attend.  K. Holk provided him with telephone number that he could

call to find out.

B.  Resignation of Paul Vincent as Assessor: Motion by P. Allagreen to accept Mr. Vincent’s resignation.  Supported by D. Goulston. 5 Ayes.  0 Nays.  Motion carried.

 C.  Census/Donation of Space:  K. Holk advised the Board that the Census Bureau is requesting permission to use the Township Hall to assist Township residents in filling out

the Census forms.  The times are between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on dates in March and April.  Motion by D. Goulston to allow the Census Bureau the use of the Township hall

as requested.  Supported by J. Stevens.  5 ayes  0 Nays.  Motion carried.

D.  Dispatch Services: K. Holk explained that $8,645.00 will be taken from the County Match Money, if the Township doesn't pay the invoice.  The question was raised as to why

the amounts aren't being divided between the municipalities as discussed by Mr. Groden when he adderessed the Board.  Upon review of the documentation, it was discovered

that the amounts are divided, and the amount had been reduced.

E.  Notice of Reappraisal:  P. Allagreen read aloud the Notice of Reappraisal from K. Holk.  K. Holk explained how the reappraisal process will be conducted.  There was further

discussion as to Land Value Maps and Economic Condition Factors.  She advised that Assessor Lynn Houston will be assisting this week at the Township offices.

Payment of Bills

Motion by P. Allagreen to approve bills, submitted (#22719-22735), after the January 5, 2010 meeting totaling $8,209.13; and bills submitted for the February 2, 2010 meeting including e-file  Michigan Dept. Of Treasury and taxes withheld;   (#22739-22773), totaling $23,218.80; and check #1076 for $245.00 and check #1077 for $245.00 to D. Sheuer for Liquor Inspections and mileage.  Supported by  D. Goulston.  Roll Call Vote:  Holk - Aye, C. Stover – Aye,  Holk –Aye, Allagreen – Aye, Goulston – Aye, J. Stevens – Aye.  5 Ayes.  Motion carried.

Citizens Comments

Denise Page thanked the Township Board for making the Agenda available on the Township’s website.  She also inquired as to Assessor duties.  J. Stevens acknowledged the passing of Casco Township resident, David Raska.  There was also much discussion as to the proposed ORV issue.  Mr. Rhoades addressed the board at length.  He was advised that if he requested to be  addressed by the Board, he should request to be put on the Agenda.  Motion to adjourn at 8:36 p.m. by P. Allagreen.  Supported by J. Stevens.  5 Ayes.  0 Nays. Motion carried.

 Patricia M. Allagreen

Casco Township Clerk

Special Board Meeting

Casco Township

February 24, 2010

Minutes

Called meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. by Supervisor Karen G. Holk.

Pledge to the Flag.

Approved agenda with no additions.  Motion by C. Stover Supported by D.Goulston Motion Carried.  4 Ayes.

Present:  P. Allagreen, K. Holk, C. Stover, and D. Goulston.

Absent: J. Stevens.

New Business:

1.      Motion by D. Goulston supported by C. Stover to appoint Roger Sloan to the Board of Review for two years (2010-11).  Motion Carried.  4 Ayes.

2.      Motion by P. Allagreen supported by C. Stover to appoint John Kretzchmar to the Board of Review for two years (2010-11).  Motion Carried.  4 Ayes.

3.      Motion by D. Goulston supported by K. Holk to appoint Chris Stevens to Board of Review for two years (2010-11).  Motion Carried.  4 Ayes.

Citizens Comments: None

Adjournment:  Motion by D. Goulston to adjourn, supported by P Allagreen.  Adjourned at 3:40 p.m.  4 Ayes.   Motion Carried.

Submitted by: 

Patricia M. Allagreen, Clerk