Casco Township
Regular Meeting Minutes
November 1, 2011
7:00 p.m. Call to Order
Present: K. Holk, D.Goulston, P. Allagreen and J. Stevens. C. Stover – Excused.
2 Visitors: Mr. Dave Rushing, St. Clair County Commissioner and Mr. Robert Wiley (arrived at approximately 7:20 p.m.). 6 Township residents.
Motion by J. Stevens to approve Regular Meeting Minutes of October 4, 2011. Supported by G. Goulston. 4 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.
Motion to accept Financial Report by J. Stevens. Supported by D. Goulston. 4 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.
Quarterly Report
Motion to approve Quarterly Report by K. Holk with the following amendments to the budget: Taken from Account #101-101-726 (Office Supplies)/$600.00 put into Account #101-265-726 (Maintenance/Supplies) making a balance of $607.42; and leaving a balance of $3.509.21 in Account #101-101-726; Taken from Account #101-101-997 (Contingency Account) $1,500.00 put into Account #101-101-900 (Printing/Publishing) making a balance of $1761.87; and leaving a balance of $18,500.00 in Account #101-101-997. Found error in Account #101-101-910 (Insurance/Bonds); balance of $3,505.00 should have been posted to Account #101-101-914 (Township Officials Liability). P. Allagreen will make proper correction.
Supported by J. Stevens. 4 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.
County Commissioner Dave Rushing and Drain Commissioner Robert Wiley/Pelton Drain Cost
Mr. Rushing addressed the Board first and provided information as to updates on current St. Clair County projects.
Mr. Wiley arrived at 7:20 p.m. and addressed the Board regarding the Pelton Drain cost. K. Holk brought up immediately the purchase of 20 acres for retention pond by St. Clair County Drain; also she pointed out that this project would not be used immediately, therefore should not be included in this drain assessment. Discussion followed and Mr. Wiley explained that the amount of $151,998.28 was charged to County at Large, which purchased the 20 acres. K. Holk and D. Goulston tried to explain to Mr. Wiley that the figures spoke for themselves. Mr. Wiley brought up that the Drain Commission is looking at getting a $500,000.00 grant. K. Holk then responded to wait for the grant money instead of putting it on the Pelton Drain assessment. Mr. Wiley finally agreed to speak with Mr. Jim Kneebone who formerly worked for the Drain Commission to help explain how these figures were calculated.
Mr. Rushing then further addressed the Board and advised that the Commissioners are working on the Central Dispatch Authority and also match money for roads. He also discussed dumping fees for the Smiths Creek Landfill; and the County Park in Columbus Township, that a warming station was put in the park. Discussion regarding Blue Water Area Convention Center that they are partnering with Thomas Edison Inn and Baker College to convert Thomas Edison Inn into the Convention Center. Mr. Rushing stated that the State Police Station in Richmond is now closed, but 12 State Police troopers are based at St. Clair County airport.
1. Correspondence
A. Glen and Molly Schweiger and Lisa Rands/Recreation Program through The Aud
J. Stevens read thank-you communications from the Schwiegers and Ms. Rands .
B. St. Clair County Road Commission/Road Commission Board Meetings
P. Allagreen is to contact Sandra Clark regarding the Township hosting a meeting
in the summer.
Casco Township
Regular Meeting Minutes
November 1, 2011
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2. Old Business
A. Comprehensive Insurance Coverage
P. Allagreen read communication from George Shepard of Nickel & Saph, Inc.
regarding comprehensive insurance coverage that advised there is no comprehensive
or collision coverage for individual and private owned vehicles of township employees.
3. New Business
A. Pat Allagreen/Resignation as Representative to NEMC
P. Allagreen read her letter of resignation dated October 18, 2011; and explained that
due to change in personal schedule, it was no longer possible for her to represent
Casco Township. Motion by J. Stevens to accept resignation. Supported by G.
Goulston. 4 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.
B. Resignation of Supervisor
P. Allagreen read letter of resignation by K. Holk as Township Supervisor dated
November 1, 2011; that she would be resigning as of December 31, 2011. Motion by
K. Holk to accept resignation. Supported by P. Allagreen. 4 Ayes. 0 Nays.
Motion carried.
C. Approve Office Closing on Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Motion by J. Stevens to close Township offices on November 23, 2011. Supported by
D. Goulston. 4 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.
Payment of Bills
Motion by K. Holk to approve payment of bills submitted (#24625-24637); after the October 4, 2011 meeting including one (2) debit card purchases, totaling $8,365.11; and bills submitted for the November 1, 2011 meeting (#24638-24676), e-file First State Bank Withholding, Michigan Department of State, and one (1) debit card purchase totaling $17,857.67. Also, check #1019 to M. Czenkus for $351.50 for liquor inspections and mileage. Supported by J. Stevens. Roll call vote – D. Goulston – Yes, J. Stevens – Yes, P. Allagreen – Yes, K. Holk – Yes. Motion carried.
Citizens Comments - J. Stevens commented what a great job K. Holk has done as Supervisor and shown support to all people she has come in contact with, always treating everyone fairly. D. Goulston commented that being Supervisor is not a very easy job, but K. Holk has always done such a great job. William Ruemenapp reminded voters to get out and vote November 8, 2011.
Motion to adjourn at 8:40 p.m. by K. Holk. Supported by D.Goulston. 4 Ayes. 0 Nays.
Motion carried.
Patricia M. Allagreen, Clerk