Casco Township
Regular Meeting Minutes
January 5, 2010
Draft
7:00 p.m. Call to Order
Pledge to the Flag
Present: K. Holk, C. Stover, D.Goulston, P. Allagreen. J. Stevens arrived at 7:08 p.m. 5 Township residents, Attorney Gary Gendernalik and 1 visitor.
Motion by P. Allagreen to approve Agenda. Supported by C. Stover. 4 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.
Motion by C. Stover to approve Minutes of December 1, 2009. Supported by J. Stevens.
5 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.
Motion by P. Allagreen to accept Financial Report. Supported by D. Goulston. 4 Ayes.
0 Nays. Motion carried.
1. Correspondence – NO CORRESPONDENCE
2. New Business
A. State Tax Commission / Re-assessment of Township
K. Holk read communication from State Tax Commission regarding the Mini 14 point
review and discussed the meeting with Rick Watza on December 23rd. She advised
that nine (9) municipalities in St. Clair County had failed the review. She advised that
Mr. Watza had recommended a re-appraisal of Township properties. She went over the
review by Mr. Watza. She advised the Board that she had contacted an appraisal com-
pany, Landmark Appraisal and was quoted a price of $74,500.00. D. Goulston commented that what the State is asking for is a plan by the Township as to what action
the Township is going to take. K. Holk advised that they want to know by January 15th.
It was the general concensus of the Board that K. Holk will contact some of the other municipalities and ask what they are doing in response to the State. She will also do a letter to the State and ask questions.
B. Richmond Fire Contract
K. Holk advised that the contract is $41,770.89. She inquired if the Ira Township Fire
Contract had been paid. P. Allagreen advised that she thought it had been paid in
Two (2) installments, and that she would double check.
Motion by C. Stover to approve payment of the Richmond Fire Contract in the amount
of $41,770.89. Supported by J. Stevens. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.
C. Amendment to Zoning Ord. #30, Art. XIII, Section 13.08 1,3,4,6,7,10
K. Holk asked if the Planning Commission was addressing signs like Wally Evans has.
Bill Ruemenapp told her it had been addressed. There was discussion with regard to
scrolling messages.
Motion to approve Amendment to Zoning Ord. #30, Article XIII, Section 13.08
1,3,4,6,7, 10 by P. Allagreen. Supported by J. Stevens. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays.
Motion carried.
D. Emergency Road Funds for 2010
K. Holk advised that the Township usually does $40,000.00, but it was lowered to
$30,000.00 because the Township usually doesn’t use the $40,000.00.
Motion by C. Stover to approve $30,00.00 for emergency road funds for 2010.
Supported by D. Goulston. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.
E. Resolution 2010-01 / Annual Meeting and Public Hearing
P. Allagreen read Resolution 2010-01 aloud.
Upon reading Motion by P. Allagreen to approve Resolution 2010-01. Supported by D. Goulston. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.
F. Resolution 2010-02 / Supervisor’s Salary
K. Holk indicated she is not seeking a raise.
Motion by K. Holk to approve Supervisor’s salary. Supported by J. Stevens. 5 Ayes
0 Nays. Motion carried.
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Regular Board Meeting
January 5, 2010
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G. Resolution 2010-03 / Clerk’s Salary
P. Allagreen indicated she is not seeking a raise.
Motion by K. Holk to approve Clerk’s salary. Supported by J. Stevens. 5 Ayes.
0 Nays. Motion carried.
H. Resolution 2010-04 / Treasurer’s Salary
C. Stover indicated that she is not seeking a raise.
Motion by K. Holk to approve Resolution 2010-04. Supported by J. Stevens. 5 Ayes.
0 Nays. Motion carried.
I. Resolution 2010-05 / Trustee Goulston’s Salary
Trustee Goulston indicated he is not seeking a raise.
Motion by K. Holk to approve Resolution 2010-05. Supported by J. Stevens. 5 Ayes.
0 Nays. Motion carried.
J. Resolution 2010-06 / Trustee Stevens’ Salary
K. Holk advised that the Trustee’s were paid salary and a per diem for each Board meeting.
Motion by K. Holk to approve Resolution 2010-06. Supported by C. Stover. 5 Ayes.
0 Nays. Motion carried.
Payment of Bills
Motion by P. Allagreen to approve bills, submitted (#22670-22674), new printer, checks out of sequence, after the December 1, 2009 meeting totaling $54,890.10, with one (1) debit card purchase; and bills submitted for the January 5, 2010 meeting including e-file Michigan Dept. Of Treasury and taxes withheld; and one (1) debit purchase (#22675-22718) new printer – checks out of sequence, totaling $30,292.80. Supported by C. Stover. Roll Call Vote: Holk - Aye, C. Stover – Aye, Holk –Aye, Allagreen – Aye, Goulston – Aye, J. Stevens – Aye. 5 Ayes. Motion carried.
Citizens Comments
P. Sattler inquired as to information he heard on the radio with regard to Revenue Sharing.
C. Stover provided information regarding the 2010 Census taking.
Mr. Gendernalik addressed the Board with regard to his letter to Mr. Dubay. K. Holk advised that she had just received it today, that it wasn’t on the agenda, and that the Township will be
getting back to him.
Bill Ruemenapp asked J. Stevens if he had discussed Mr. Arroyo addressing the Board regarding
the digitalizing the Township Ordinances. J. Stevens advised that he had. There was discussion as to the cost. B. Ruemenapp advised that he doesn’t agree with the $20,000.00
fee and went onto say that Mr. Arroyo has started his own company aside from Birchler Arroyo; and that any time the Township amends the Ordinance and new pages are needed, there would be a charge for it. There was discussion as to expanding the capabilities of the Township website, so that P. Allagreen can scan and put the Zoning Ordinance as well as other information on line.
Motion to adjourn at 7:50 p.m. by P. Allagreen. Supported by K. Holk. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays.
Motion carried.
Patricia M. Allagreen
Casco Township Clerk