DAYTON TOWNSHIP
Proposed Regular Meeting Minutes
January 2, 2012

Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with the pledge to the flag. Members Bob Cook, Stacy Phillips, Eleanor Kilmer, Bob Steele and Mike Mocniak were present.

Minutes from the December 5, 2011 meeting were motioned for approval, with the correction of October 17th, in the planning commission report, by Mocniak and seconded by Steele. Motion carried with 5 yes.

Public Comment: None at this time.

Ambulance: Glenn Fox reported that they had their meeting on the 13th of December at which time they approved their minutes and financial reports. They have 3 new MFR’s and 1 new EMT. They had discussed the compensation for the upcoming year and it will remain the same for MFR’s and the EMT’s. There was a report given on the Open House and they had their Christmas party which was a good time had by all. There also will be new radios coming from Caro for the base.
They had a reported 477 runs as of 11-30-11.

Planning Commission: There meeting was the 19th of December at which time they continued to discuss the conflict of interest definition and the medical marijuana ordinance and the upcoming Public Hearing that is scheduled for the 9th of January at 7:00 p.m. They had also gone over the budget for the upcoming fiscal year and decided that there was not a need for any changes. It will be presented to the regular board to be finalized.

Zoning Administrator: Nothing to report.

Blight Enforcement Officer: Nothing to report.

Cemetery: There were no burials for the month.

Trustees: Mike Mocniak had spoken with Mr. Urban in regards to his development at Shay Lake. Mr. Urban had mentioned that he is not in bankruptcy, as some residents had mentioned, he is waiting for funding to go through. This is due to the fact that the State has required more certifications to be State qualified and this requires more funding. He is still continuing the process of completing his project.

Supervisor: No report.

Treasurer: There was an income of $22,594.00 due to revenue sharing, expenses of $16,120.27 mostly due to garbage and wages. There are totals of $27,032.42 in checking, $62,730.66 in money market, $221,269.69 face value of CD’s, with a total on hand of $311,032.82.
Taxes are coming in around ½ million for the month, which would be around 1/3 of the parcels that she collects for.

Clerk: There are invoices to pay in the amount of $18,381.90 check #6325- #6345 which also include the AUTO EFT. Stacy then explained the said invoices which include the wages, garbage, utilities, and such. Steele motioned to pay the invoices, seconded by Mocniak. Motion carried with 5 yes.
Stacy then had mentioned the election on February 28th which is a closed presidential primary. There have been 107 AV applications mailed and the ballots will be in her office on or around the 19th of January.

New Business: Bob Cook had mentioned the reappointment of the two planning commission members Bob Steele and Chris Yens. Both of their terms are up and they both would like to be reappointed. With no other discussion there was a motion by Mocniak to reappoint Chris Yens for a two year term, seconded by Phillips. Motion carried with 5 yes. Mocniak then motioned to reappoint Bob Steele for a two year term, seconded by Phillips. Motion carried with 4 yes and 1 abstain. A roll call vote to follow for Chris Yens: Steele – Yes, Mocniak – Yes, Kilmer – Yes, Phillips – Yes, Cook – Yes. A roll call vote to follow for Bob Steele: Steele – Abstain, Mocniak – Yes, Kilmer – Yes, Phillips - Yes, Cook – Yes.

At this time Jim Bondy had mentioned that he has been having quite a few problems with the web page and has not been able to load any information. With that mentioned he had would like to relinquish his duties as web designer for the township at the end of March. The township will have to look for a new member to consider keep the web page up to date. Stacy had mentioned that she would talk this over with one of her friends that take care of the IT work for the Tuscola County ISD.

Rick Seidler had mentioned that he would be interested in taking care of the roadside mowing this next summer/fall for the township. The cost he estimated to be around $6000.00 for the completed job. It was mentioned that this cost seemed a little expense, but if the township should consider he would like to put in his bid. It was tabled until some time in the future.

With no other discussion there was a motion for adjournment at 8:20 p.m.