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Public Comment: Richard Horsch started this session with remarks in regards to the reappraisal of properties and how the State and County come up with the figures involved to determine the assessments. He also commented that he went to the County Equalization and everything is up to date and on record in comparison with other Townships in the County and Dayton Township. Richard then went into the explanation of how they determine their figures and though he disagrees with the figures of 2008 and all the foreclosures and home sales affecting the assessments, he does encourage homeowners to come to the Board of Review meetings with their concerns.

County Commissioner: Tom Kern was not present for a report, and Bob had expressed that he will be contacting him.

Ambulance: Glenn reported that their meeting was on the 24th of February at 7:00 p.m., with all members present, at which time they approved the minutes and financial reports from the previous months. There was one member whom had to give up their position. After April they will push for more new members on the Ambulance.
The board reviewed the compensation for their staff, and has agreed to raise their pay to $1.25 for EMT’s and .65 cent for First Responders per hour, per shift. They had a committee meeting for a grant from the Arlene Western Trust, and have turned in their paperwork, now they have to wait to see if it has been accepted.
The contracts for the Townships will be mailed if they haven’t already and the price has not changed from the previous years.
The financial report for Dec. was $31,282.00 in savings and expenses of $30,711.11 with and income of $15,423.60. There were 34 runs for the month and for the year there were 384 runs. In Jan. there was $30,711.11 in savings and $23,233.00 in checking, and $94,739.00 owed on the mortgage.

Mayville Library: Gail Cook, the new representative for the Township, reported. There meeting was on the 10th of February with two new representatives herself and Karen Welke. The library’s web site is www.mayvillelibrary.org, and you can access any information that you should need through this site. Patrons can reserve books, renew books, and look up anything they may need. There is also WI- FI available at the library and 10 computers for people to use, along with the community room that is available for showers or any type of class. They also offer computer classes every Monday at 9:00 a.m. at a cost of $5.00 a class.

Planning Commission: They had a meeting on the 16th of February, at which time with nothing new on the agenda, Rick Seidler had updated the planning commission on the Blight Committee’s meeting. The upcoming agenda for the planning commission is to check into our ordinance for wind energy and what the Township might need to amend or construct this ordinance. The next meeting is April 20th at 7:30 p.m.

Zoning Administrator: There was one permit issued for the addition on the hall. Bob also gave the board and residents an update on how the addition was going and that everyone was working well together and it should be done before the BOR meetings.

Cemetery: There were no burials for the month and Eleanor was in contact again with Nancy Fritz in regards to purchasing the 2 acres. When they received their tax statement they had mentioned that they thought the property was worth more and Eleanor was successful in convincing them not to raise the price. They had stated that the survey and transfer fees would be between $2,200 and $2,300, and they were good with 2 lots/12 spaces. With some discussion between the board and floor it was decided to let them know that we are looking into some other options.

Supervisor: Contract renewals were discussed at this time. The first was the Assessors (Dale Wood’s) contract for $12,875.00 a year. With no disagreements Steele motioned to renew this contract, seconded by Mocniak, motion carried. Roll call vote to follow: Steele – Yes, Mocniak – Yes, Kilmer – Yes, Phillips – Yes, Cook – Yes.
The next contract was for the Sexton (Ron Gromak), whom gets a fee of $400.00 per regular interment, $450.00 per winter interment and $200.00 per cremations interment. At this time Steele motioned to renew this contract, seconded by Mocniak, motion carried. Roll call vote to follow: Steele – Yes, Mocniak – Yes, Kilmer – Yes, Phillips – Yes, Cook – Yes.
The next discussion was for the Lawn Maintenance contract with Eugene Hergenreder for a fee of $4,900 from April through October. Steele motioned that we renew this contract, seconded my Mocniak, motion carried. Roll call vote to follow: Steele – Yes, Mocniak – Yes, Kilmer – Yes, Phillips – Yes, Cook – Yes. .
The final discussion was the contract with Kingston Community Schools Public Library at which time Mocniak motioned that we renew this contract for the fee of $400.00 a year, seconded by Steele, motion carried. Roll call vote to follow: Steele – Yes, Mocniak – Yes, Kilmer – Yes, Phillips – Yes, Cook – Yes. .
Bob then had addressed a letter received from Jim Bondy, whom is in charge of updating our web page, in regards to his computer and the fact that it is in need of replacement. Jim had checked into a new computer for a price of $650.00 to $700.00, with no objections Mocniak motioned that the Township board covers $200.00 of this fee, seconded by Steele, motion carried.

Treasurer: The last day to pay the taxes was the 2nd and Eleanor will be settling with the county. There was an income of $23,463.54 mostly due to the revenue sharing, and expenses of $31,356.73 from garbage, wages, addition and such. There is $21,606.66 in checking, $68,970.58 in the money market, $284,093.85 in CD’s, and $374,671.09 total on hand. Clerk: There are invoices to be paid in the amount of $45,108.15 check #5564 - #5591, mostly due from the addition, garbage, Landmark Appraisal, and wages. Mocniak motioned to pay these invoices and Steele seconded. Motion carried. .
Stacy then had gone over some upcoming seminars; at this time there was not a need to attend. .
The letter from the Michigan Participating Plan Risk Control was read, that had stated what recommendations that they had for the Township.

Blight Committee: Rick commented on their last meeting and some of the progress that they had made. They are developing some definitions for such things as junk and dwellings, they also discussed violation proceedings. Their first area of concern is residential then agriculture, and business. .
The next concern is getting an enforcement officer, which is not a Township official, so that we can get matters taken care of when they arise. At this time Steele motioned to appoint a blight enforcement officer and get an ad in the newspapers for such a person, seconded by Mocniak. Motion carried.

New Business: The board then discussed the upcoming meeting dates for the budget public hearings, and with a motion by Steele and seconded by Mocniak the dates are as follows: budget workshop is March 21, at 9:00 a.m., the budget public hearing is March 28, at 9:00 a.m. each of these are located at the Township Hall at 4879 Hurds Corner Rd. Motion carried.

Meeting motioned for adjournment at 8:50 p.m.