DRAFT:

Casco Township

Regular Meeting Minutes

November 3, 2009

7:00 p.m.  Call to Order

Pledge to the Flag

Present:    K. Holk, C. Stover,  D.Goulston, J. Stevens. P. Allagreen 8 Township residents, 2 visitors; James Dubay, Township Attorney; Jeff White, Director – Richmond Lenox EMS.   

Motion by J. Stevens   to approve Agenda with two  (2) additions – 1 under Correspondence  add“C”,  - Noreen Gasparetto – resignation from ZBA; and 1 under New Business  - move “2A” to follow Financial Report as Township Attorney must leave.  Supported by  C. Stover.

5 Ayes. 0 Nays.  Motion carried.

Motion by C. Stover to approve Minutes of  October 6, 2009.   Supported by J. Ste4vens. 

5 Ayes.  0 Nays.  Motion carried.  C. Stover commented that she and J. Stevens had attended meeting regarding the Marine City Dock and things went well for the County Road Commission. 

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

0 Nays.  Motion carried. 

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Township Attorney/Sattler and 425 Agreement litigation

Motion for Executive Session by C. Stover.  Supported by P. Allagreen.  Roll Call Vote:

C. Stover – Aye, K. Holk – Aye, P. Allagreen – Aye, D. Goulston – Aye, J. Stevens – Aye.

Motion carried.  Began Executive Session at 7:03 p.m.

Return from Executive Session at 7:36 p.m.

Motion by K. Holk for entry of Consent Judgment under MCR 2.602 by the Township.  Supported by P. Allagreen.  5 Ayes.  0 Nays.  Motion carried.

Motion by K. Holk to have Township Attorney file with St. Clair County Circuit Court to dissolve the 425 Agreement, as the 90 days are up.  Supported by D. Goulston.  5 Ayes.  0 Nays.  Motion carried. 

1.   Correspondence

A.  Bethuy Road Culvert Delay

      K. Holk read information as received from Tom Kammer.  Gas line must be moved           before culvert can be placed.  It may be spring of 2010.

B.  Mark Brochu/Spending of Millage for Parks and Rec

      J. Stevens read 10/12/09 communication from Mark Brochu, Director of St. Clair

      County Parks and Rec. J. Stevens commented that he was satisfied with the explanation

      That monies from Casco’s Parks and Rec fund can be used for the Regional Youth

      Initiative.   K. Holk advised that Mr. Brochu could not attend this

      month’s meeting, but will attend the December meeting to discuss the 70 mile

      Macomb County Trail, and his comment that even if the trail runs on the Macomb

      County side, Casco would still have to share costs.

      C. Stover advised that she had deposited an additional $9,000.00 plus from St. Clair

      County Parks and Rec as received from monies set aside for the Detroit Edison

      lawsuit that was not spent.

C.  Noreen Gasparetto/Resignation from the ZBA

      P.  Allagreen read November 1, 2009 letter from N. Gasparetto tending her

      Resignation from the Zoning Board. 

      Motion by K. Holk to accept Noreen’s  resignation.  Supported by J. Stevens

      5 Ayes.  0 Nays.  Motion carried. 

2.   New  Business

   A.  Moved to follow Financial Report – Township Attorney

            Sattler/425  litigation  *   SEE ABOVE

Casco Township

Regular Board Meeting

November 3, 2009

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New Business Continued

B.        Exchanging Veteran’s Day (Nov. 11) for Wednesday, November 25th

            before Thanksgiving

            Motion by G. Goulston to approve exchange.  Supported by J. Stevens.

            5 Ayes.  0 Nays.  Motion carried.

C.        Website Discussion

            J. Stevens advised that he had had a Township resident comment that the

            Township website is not updated.  P. Allagreen advised that she had not been

            able to maintain the site since she has been out, and that she’s been behind this

            year.  General discussion by the Board as to options for website maintenance,

            It was the general concensus that Hi-Tech Systems be contacted, as well as

            other companies to obtain pricing information for future discussion

Payment of Bills

Motion by P. Allagreen to approve bills, with correction regarding check number 22555 to identify Patricia M. Allagreen as Clerk and not Cable Rep,  submitted (#22554-22575),  after the October 6, 2009 meeting totaling $7,819.31 (checks 22560-22568 being voided); and bills submitted for the November 3, 2009 meeting including e-file  Michigan Dept. Of Treasury and taxes withheld; and two (2) debit purchases  (#22576-22613), totaling $24,504.09.  Also, check #1074 to Don Scheuer for $278.00 for liquor inspections and  mileage. (J. Stevens inquired if Enforcement Officer is paid monthly or case by case.  P. Allagreen advised that he is paid monthly).   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. Allagreen read notification from NEMC regarding temporary Comcast office for cable box return; and provided address and telephone number information; Jeff White, Director, Richmond-Lenox EMS, provided Board members with monthly report and gave update information as to new EMS equipment, flu vaccinations, theft of ambulance; and Mr. Dan Soaud inquired as to Sattler Consent Judgment.  K. Holk advised that the Consent Judgment is to be entered by the Court.

Motion to adjourn at 8:05 p.m. by P. Allagreen.  Supported by D. Goulston.  5 Ayes.  0 Nays.

Motion carried.

Patricia M. Allagreen

Casco Township Clerk