Casco Township
Regular Meeting Minutes
June 1, 2010
Draft
7:00 p.m. Call to Order
Pledge to the Flag
Present: K. Holk, C. Stover, D.Goulston, P. Allagreen. J. Stevens, 4 Township residents.
Motion by D. Goulston to approve Agenda. Supported by J. Stevens. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.
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Motion by J. Stevens to approve Minutes of Regular Board meeting of May 4, 2010. Supported by C Stover. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.
Motion by J. Stevens to accept Financial Report. Supported by D. Goulston.
5 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.
1. Correspondence
A. Drain Commission/Upcoming Drain Projects
K. Holk advised that the drains involved are the Jerome County Drain, Hessen County
Drain and the Townline of Ira Drain. C. Stover advised that the information would be
Available tomorrow. D. Goulston and J. Stevens inquired as to what the amounts
involved may be. C. Stover said not a lot of the Township will be affected; and the
amounts will go on the winter tax roll. K. Holk stated that the Intercounty Drain
project is separate.
B Health Department/ Conservation of Natural Features
K. Holk stated that Casco Township doesn’t have any Natural Features. It was
Discussed by the Board that there are no coastal areas in Casco, just ditches
and drains. J. Stevens inquired about the white oaks, and K. Holk stated that
they were in the County Conservancy. It was the general consensus of the Board
that Casco Township will not be going.
C. Office Closed on July 5, 2010
K. Holk advised that in conjunction with the St. Clair County Court schedule,
the Township offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2010 in observance
of the 4th of July.
D. MTA Quarterly Meeting
C. Stover stated she would try to attend; and that if any members of the Board
had anything they would like her to address to let her know.
2. New Business
A. Belle River Watershed Advisory Group Agreement
K. Holk stated that she thinks the Board should approve the Operating Agreement.
Motion by P. Allagreen to approve Belle River Watershed Advisory Operating
Agreement. Supported by D. Goulston. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.
Upon discussion, wherein K. Holk in reviewing the Operating Agreement, noted that
in St. Clair and Macomb Counties, individual Townships were listed, but in Lapeer
County, the Drain Commissioner, Health Department, Planning Commission,
Conservation District, Parks and Rec and Michigan State University Extension
were listed, and no townships. It was the general consensus of the Township Board
that contact should be made to inquire as to why that why in St. Clair County there
are no agencies listed, just the individual townships.
Motion by P. Allagreen, that in light of the information discussed to withdraw her
previous Motion. Supported by K. Holk. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.
Motion by K. Holk to table matter until the next Board meeting. Supported by P.
Allagreen. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.
K. Holk will make the calls.
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B. Request to Farm Township Park Property
K. Holk advised that the Park property had been rezoned Recreation Open Space
and therefore could not be used for farming. Mr. Phil Kotranza, the gentleman who
was interested in farming the property addressed the Board, stating that if left un-
attended, the property will become overgrown, and will be quite costly to clear if
the property will later be used for park purposes.
There was discussion as to what may happen if the millage doesn’t pass in November
for Parks and Rec money. C. Stover stated that there is approximately $500,000.00
in Parks and Rec money and if the millage doesn’t pass, then the Township would
have to develop and maintain a park for the $500,000.00.
C. Change Name on Assessor’s Contract
K. Holk advised that the name has been changed to LH Assessing Services LLC, and
other than that, the Contract remains unchanged.
D. Resolution 2010-09/Master Plan Update
The total is not to exceed $4,400.00. If more work is needed, there will be additional
charges.
Motion by J. Stevens to adopt Resolution 2010-09. Supported by P. Allagreen. 5 Ayes.
0 Nays. Motion carried.
E. Purchase of Mower for Cemetery/$888.00
There was discussion and three (3) bids submitted by Quent Dental for purchase of
new lawn mower for use in the Township cemetery. The bids were from Home Depot
for a Poulon 38” 12 hp mower for $899.00; from Zimmer’s Sales for a Simplicity
38” 19 ˝ hp mower for $2,199.00; and from Farm and Pond a McCulloch 38” 13 ˝ hp mower for $899.00. It was the general consensus of the Board to allow Quent to decide
Between the McCulloch or the Poulon mower at the cost of $899.00/
Motion by K. Holk to allow Quent to decide between the McCulloch or the Poulon mower for a cost of $899.00. Supported by J. Stevens. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays.
Motion carried.
F. Approve Lorene Lomerson for Temporary Office Assistance – Tax Mailing and
Absentee Voter mailing
Motion by D. Goulston to hire Lorene Lomerson at the rate of $10.00 per hour to assist in tax mailings and absentee voter mailings. Supported by J. Stevens. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays.
Motion carried.
Payment of Bills
Motion by C. Stover to approve payment of bills submitted (#23715-23729; after the May 4, 2010 meeting totaling $9,529.80; and bills submitted (#23730-22760), e-file First State Bank Withholding, Michigan Department of State; and one (1) debit card purchase totaling $29,894.91; and check #1002 to Donald Scheuer for $278.00 for Liquor inspections and mileage. Supported by D. Goulston. Roll call vote – D.Goulston – Yes, J. K. Holk – Yes, P. Allagreen – Yes, D. Goulston – Yes, J. Stevens – Yes. Motion carried.
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Citizens Comments
J. Holk asked if Quent had enough weed wackers for the cemetery. K. Holk advised that he does. K. Holk also commented that Quent will be working on the shed at the cemetery and it
should cost less than $500.00
J. Stevens commented that he had sent in the check to the Aud for the tile.
C. Stover inquired as to questionnaire for the MTA Quarterly Meeting.
P. Allagreen announced that she is in need of election inspectors. She asked that anyone
interested come into the office for an application, go to the elector inspector school and then
you are good to go.
Motion to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. by K. Holk. Supported by J. Stevens. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays.
Motion carried.
Patricia M. Allagreen
Casco Township Clerk