March

Casco Township

Annual Meeting Minutes

March 1, 2011

7:00 p.m. Call to Order

Pledge to the Flag

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

Thirteen (13) Township Residents

K. Holk explained procedure of annual meeting and what can and cannot

be accomplished at an annual meeting.

Motion by C. Stover to approve Agenda. Supported by J. Stevens. 13 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried.

Motion by J. Stevens to approve Minutes of March 2, 2010 Annual Meeting. Supported by D. Goulston. 13 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried.

Elected Officials Salaries

A. Resolution 2011-02/Supervisor’s Salary

K. Holk stated that she was not asking for an increase this year.

Motion by K. Holk to approve Resolution 2011-02 Supervisor Salary of $27,176 per year.

Supported by D. Goulston.

13 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.

B. Resolution 2011-03/Clerk’s Salary

K. Holk stated that Clerk was not asking for an increase this year.

Motion by K. Holk to approve Resolution 2011-03 Clerk’s Salary of $27,176 per year (no increase). Supported by D. Goulston.

13 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.

C. Resolution 2011-04/Treasurer’s Salary

K. Holk stated that Treasurer was not asking for an increase this year.

Motion by K. Holk to approve Resolution 2010-04, Treasurer’s Salary of 27,176 per year.

(no increase) Supported by J. Stevens.

13 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.

D. Resolution of 2011-05/Trustee Goulston Salary

K. Holk stated that Trustee Goulston was not asking for an increase this year.

Motion by K. Holk to approve Resolution 2011-05, Trustee Salary of 846 per year (no increase). Supported by J. Stevens. 13 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.

E. Resolution 2011-06/Trustee Stevens Salary

K. Holk stated that Trustee Stevens was not asking for an increase this year.

Motion by K. Holk to approve Resolution 2011-06, Trustee Salary of 846 per year (no increase). Supported by D. Goulston. 13 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.

Concerns of Citizens

Mrs. Wolf inquired as to why the Township Board hasn’t received any raises. C. Stover explained that with Revenue Sharing has decreased so much, that the money needs to be used for roads and fire contracts. K. Holk advised that all that the Township receives is 77 cents for every $1,000.00 of property value and that doesn’t amount to much. C. Stover stated that if Revenue Sharing increases, that perhaps the Board will ask for a 1% increase, but that as Public Servants, the Board is not serving for the money, Mrs.Wolf stated that it was appreciated.

C. Stover commented on the good work by the Road Commission in the care of the roads this winter. She publicly thanked Teltow Contracting for personally clearing Meldrum Road in the bad weather. Mr. Parylo said they have done a great job and that he has thanked them many times.

K. Holk stated that at the in meeting she went to at the Road Commission, that in 3 years the Road Commission will be in debt.

J. Stevens commented that the telephone poles have been moved on Meisner and that the ditching will begin this summer. There was discussion as to the paving of Mesiner and J. Stevens stated that from earlier information, the paving should be completed in 2013.

Hugo Mancini and Roland Suess expressed concern regarding flooding of Church Road and onto Mr. Mancini’s property. After discussion, J. Stevens suggested that Tom from the Road Commission be contacted and be asked to check it out. Roland stated that it looks to him as though the culverts should be re-aligned. Hugo thinks that the County should shoot the grade. Roland thinks that ditching should be done on the east side of Church to Meldrum.

There was discussion as to the different type of limestone mixture being used. K. Holk explained that if the problems is the culverts, it is the property owner’s problem and they would have to pay to replace it.

Michael Sorrentino inquired as to whether SEMCO Energy will be serving any other areas of Casco Township to those who don’t have it. K. Holk stated that there is a 30 year contract in place. There was discussion as to areas receiving service and the high cost of tapping in.

Motion by K. Holk to Adjourn meeting at 7:40 p.m. Supported by D. Goulston. 13 Ayes. 0 Nays.

Motion carried.

Patricia M. Allagreen,

Casco Township Clerk

Casco Township

Regular Meeting Minutes

March 1, 2011

7:41 p.m. Call to Order

Present: K. Holk, D.Goulston, P. Allagreen. J. Stevens, and C.Stover. 7 Township residents.

Motion by J. Stevens to approve Agenda. Supported by C. Stover.

5 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.

Motion by C. Stover to approve Minutes of Regular Board meeting of February 1, 2011. Supported by J. Stevens. 5 Ayes. Motion carried.

Amend Budget

P. Allagreen outlined the following amendments to the Budget: Deducted $900.00 from Contingency Account #101-101-997 – Add $900.00 to Account #101-101-980/Cable TV Matters. Add 196.83 to Account #101-371-726/Building Department Supplies. Total from the Contingency Account #101-101-997 - $1,096.83, leaving a balance in the Contingency Account of $6,208.16. See May 3, 2011 minutes for correction. Motion by P. Allagreen to approve amendments to the Budget. Supported by K. Holk. Roll Call Vote: D. Goulston – Yes, J. Stevens – Yes, P. Allagreen – Yes, K. Holk – Yes, C. Stover – Yes. Motion carried.

Motion by J. Stevens to accept Financial Report. Supported by D. Goulston. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays.

Motion carried.

1. Correspondence

A. Court of Appeals/Publication Request Rondigo Case

K. Holk advised the Board that the request for publication had been denied by the

Court of Appeals. The Board wondered what the reason could be. K. Holk did

state that an article had appeared in the All Business News.

B. Richmond-Lenox EMS Employee Recognition Dinner and Retirement

Party for Patricia Villome

K. Holk outlined details of the event being held on March 26, 2011.

2. Old Business

A. Water Agreement with Ira Township/Legal Opinion

K. Holk inquired as to what the Board wanted to do. She advised that the user will pay

for the tap in line; and Ira Township will pay for the main line, and will be available

in commercial district for use if anyone wants to tap in. K. Holk commented that

she would like Attorney Dubay to look it over.

Motion by C. Stover to have Attorney Dubay review the proposed Agreement.

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

B. Legal Opinion/Outdoor Gathering Ordinance #31/Repeal of Ordinance #31

K. Holk reported that she and Bill Ruemenapp had met with Attorney Dloski about what

the Township currently has and what is being proposed. Mr. Dloski told them that

he thinks the Township should repeal what we have, as the events are being held

on private and county property, that if they were being held on Township

property, then the Township would need to be covered by liability insurance.

Motion by D. Goulston to repeal Ordinance #31/Outdoor Gathering Ordinance.

Supported by J. Stevens. Roll call vote: J. Stevens – Yes, D. Goulston – Yes,

P. Allagreen – Yes, K. Holk – Yes, C.Stover – Yes. Motion carried

3. New Business

A. Amend Notice of Requirements of AG Buildings

K. Holk stated that current Notice says the building will require no plans, then

referred to #2 on the Affidavit, which explained the need for plans. She said

that plans will be required in order for the assessor to properly assess the building.

Motion by K. Holk to have the Notice now read: “the building will require plans

for tax assessment purposes”. Supported by P. Allagreen. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays.

Motion carried.

B. Fill Dirt for Park Property

K. Holk explained that if Lenox Township land fill wants the free fill dirt from

Teltow Contracting, it will go to them. D. Goulston asked if we knew if the

dirt was clean. C. Stover said it is clay dirt. K. Holk asked that the Board

hold off for now, since it hasn’t gone out for bid yet. C. Stover asked if the

Township didn’t want the 100,000 yards, perhaps 20,000 yards. Bill Ruemenapp

added that 20,000 yards would cover 5 acres, 3 feet high. C. Stover said the

monies could be paid out of Park and Rec . D. Goulston inquired as to if

the Township accepted, if there would be a contract.

Motion by P. Allagreen to contact Teltow to let them know that the Township

is interested in 20,000 yards if not more. Supported by C. Stover.

5 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.

C. Public Hearing for 2011-2012 Budget/Opened at 8:18 p.m.

K. Holk handed out the projected Revenue Sharing and the previous Budget for

Roads. She stated that the Township will get $21,000.00 from the Road Commission

in match money, which may be used for more gravel than originally thought. She

stated that the Contracted Drain Services should be left at $10,000.00 until the

Township knows what will happen with the Pelton Drain. William Ruemenapp

Had a question as to page 1 of the proposed budget, account # 101-000-673/Prior Year

Fund Balance Unspent. He asked if it those monies were for General Fund expenditures

and K. Holk said yes.

Motion by P. Allagreen to close Public Hearing at 8:26 p.m. Supported by

J. Stevens. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.

D. Approve 2011-2012 Budget

Motion by P. Allagreen to approve 2011-2012 Budget. Supported by D. Goulston.

Roll call vote: D. Goulston – Yes, J. Stevens – Yes, P. Allagreen – Yes,

K. Holk – Yes, C.Stover – Yes. Motion carried.

Payment of Bills

Motion by P. Allagreen to approve payment of bills submitted (#24234-24247) check #24239 voided; after the February 1, 2011 meeting, including 3 debit card purchases, totaling $26,659.80; and bills submitted for the March 1, 2011 meeting (#24248-24271), e-file First State Bank Withholding, Michigan Department of State, totaling $28,412.38 Also, check #1011 to D. Scheuer for $218.50 for liquor inspections and mileage. Supported by D. Goulston. Roll call vote –D. Goulston – Yes, J. Stevens – Yes, P. Allagreen – Yes, K. Holk – Yes, C. Stover – Yes. Motion carried.

Citizens Comments

P. Allagreen announced NEMC’s honoring of local heroes and read communication from NEMC. She will post the information on the Casco Township website.

C. Stover made the following announcements: St. Clair County Environmental Services Department’s electronic recycle at Goodells County Park on March 12, 2011. Information will be posted on the Casco Township website; St. Paul’s Lutheran Church chili cook-off on March 6, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. at Perch Point Conservation Club including raffle and auction; St. James UCC corned beef and cabbage dinner on March 13, 2011, 4:00 p.m. on March 13, 2011; Performance at the Aud in Richmond of Suessical the Musical; and voting for Suckerfest Queen by money donations for charity at either Achatz Soup or Adair Bar.

William Ruemenapp commented on the Water Agreement with Ira Township stating that unless it is part of the grant, the water probably won’t run down Church, Bethuy and County Line Roads. He felt that the Agreement needs clarification so there is no misconception. He also asked what it will take to get the lines up those roads. K. Holk stated that she didn’t know and also that she wondered why it has to be a 30 year contract.

Motion to adjourn at 8:40 p.m. by P. Allagreen. Supported by J. Stevens. 5 Ayes. 0 Nays.

Motion carried.

Patricia M. Allagreen

Casco Township Clerk