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Minutes from the November 5, 2007 meeting were motioned for approval by Steele and seconded by Mocniak. Motion carried minutes was approved.

COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPORT: Don Mclane was present for any questions or comments. There was not any at this time so he had wished everyone happy holidays.

MAYVILLE LIBRARY REPORT: Carol Horsch was present to give her report: they had met on the 20th of Nov. at which time they lit their new sign. She wanted everyone to be informed of where the funding had come from to purchase this sign. The lions club had held a raffle which helped with a majority of the money, friends of the library and the quilt club both donated, as well as other private donors. Bob and Sue Moss donated their time and knowledge to this project.
Anyone who would like to advertise something on this sign needs to contact Jill Fox. The annual audit was presented and the auditors had said that Jill was doing a good job and was staying within the budget.
Dayton Township is in need of a new member to represent the township on the library board if any resident is interested they need to contact the clerk Stacy Phillips (989-683-2282).

ZONING BOARD: Doug Graham was present to give this report: They had a public hearing to rezone some property and to go over the plans and possible issuance of a special land use for a campground. The land owner for the campground Shawn Hughes did not have enough information and plans available at this time for his special land use so the zoning board rescheduled another public hearing on the 13th of December at 7:00p.m., for this matter. The zoning board did pass the rezoning for the property of Derrick Fells from wetlands to medium residential, and the rezoning of Frank Franzels property to agricultural for his building to be in compliance with the zoning ordinances.

ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Bob Cook had commented that he had a slow month for permits with only one issued for a pole barn.

CEMETERY: Eleanor had reported that there were not any burials (thankfully) for the month. She was contacted by the VFW, and they would like to put a wreath up at each of the cemeteries on the 15th of December at 12:00 in honor of our soldiers.

PUBLIC COMMENT: There were two different residents who voiced their concern and disapproval about the project to improve Byington Road end. Both Robert Schultz and Jeff Johnson had made these comments and/or remarks of disapproval.

SUPERVISORS REPORT: Bob at this time had made some comments in regards to the Byington Rd. end project. He had also stated that he could not give out too much information until the transcript was received from the public hearing that was held at the Road Commission. He also wanted the residents to know that the Board of Commissioners from the Road Commission had stated that we had a very professional public hearing and it went very well.
The Township board will discuss this matter and make a decision at the January 7th board meeting.

Bob also mentioned a letter that was received from the MDOT in Cass City, in regards to money that was made available for lights at our park – n – ride lots. These lots are at the intersection of M-24 and Treasurer Rd., and Hurds Corner Rd. and M-46. Mocniak expressed that we do need these lights for the safety of drivers. At this time Mocniak motioned that we have these lights installed and Steele seconded. Motion carried Bob will phone the Cass City office and get this project started.

TREASURERS REPORT: There is an income of $4707.00 due to zoning permits, and revenue sharing and expenses of $16,150.01 mostly due to garbage collection and wages. The checking has a balance of $9,934.03 and the money market has a balance of $106,637.18. There is $304,093.85 that is designated CD’s and a total on hand of $420,665.06.
Finally Eleanor wanted everyone to know that the taxes have gone out.

CLERKS REPORT: There are invoices to be paid check #5179- #5200 in the amount of $14,483.43 mostly due to garbage collection and wages. Steele motioned that we pay these said bills and Mocniak seconded. Motion carried the bills will be paid. Stacy at this time mentioned that we are going to need the end of the year taxes done and she would again agree to have Ryan King perform this job. Steel motioned that we have Ryan do the taxes and Mocniak seconded. Motion carried Stacy will call Ryan and get this set up.
There is also an upcoming BOR seminar in Frankenmuth and it was mentioned that we will send three of our members to this seminar. Bob Cook, Richard Horsch and Ralph Mock will all be attending.
There will be a correction printed in the Advertiser for the Waste Management collection misprint. The schedule did not change the new holiday schedule for 2008 is available.

NEW BUSINESS: Bob Cook at this time went over the recommendation and approval from the zoning board in regards to the rezoning of Derrick Fells property and Frank Franzels property. He also made some comments concerning both of these properties so that the board and residents were aware of the situations. At this time Steele motioned that we rezone Derrick Fells property, along with the parcels approximately south of this said property to Shay Lake Road, from wetland conservation to medium residential, Mocniak seconded. Motion carried with a roll call vote to follow: Steele – Yes, Mocniak – Yes, Kilmer – Yes, Phillips – Yes, and Cook – Yes. Be it resolved that Derrick Fells property #005-012-000-0890-01, along with the parcels approximately south of this said property to Shay Lake Road, will be rezoned to R-2 Medium Density Residential per board roll call vote approval. The discussion then was directed to the rezoning of Frank Franzels property from R-3 high density residential to agricultural conservation. At this time Steele motioned that we rezone this property and Mocniak seconded. Motion carried with a roll call vote to follow: Steele – Yes, Mocniak – Yes, Kilmer – Yes, Phillips – Yes, and Cook – Yes. Be it resolved that Frank Franzels property #79-005-031-000-1250-00 will be rezoned to Agricultural Conservation per board roll call vote approval.

With all issues taken care of Steele motioned for adjournment at 8:40p.m., Mocniak seconded.