DAYTON TOWNSHIP
Proposed Regular Meeting Minutes
August 1, 2011

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 July 5, 2011 meeting were motioned for approval by Steele and seconded by Mocniak. Motion carried, minutes were approved with 5 yes.

Public Comment: There were questions again in regards to the roadside mowing and Bob had informed the residents and the board that Kappan has sold all of their tractors and mowers due to Townships not having the funds to hire them for the roadside mowing. Gary Harmon was questioning when the roads would be graded that they are really rough right now with washboard bumps. Bob had stated that they had started to grade some roads this week. Another resident is concerned about Chantiny Rd. and would like Bob to get this road repaired. This road will be repaired at a later date, Bob is aware of the problem.

Planning Commission: Doug reported that they will be meeting in two weeks on the 15th of August, at which time they will be going over a medical marijuana ordinance along with wind energy. They have completed the zoning book and have made the necessary updates. Doug had stated that once they get a medical marijuana ordinance then they will have a public hearing some time this fall. After all this has been completed then the ordinance will be ready for the zoning book.
Bob has an appointment with the Township attorney to discuss the definition for “conflict of interest” that is needed for the zoning book, and he will also take the medical marijuana ordinances from the other townships to see if they will work for our township.

Zoning Administrator: Bob had issued two permits and a land division.

Blight Enforcement Officer: Bob has been taking care of more issues at Shay Lake and residents are getting areas cleaned up. He said that there were a couple of people that were dragging their feet, but most of them were doing a good job.

Cemetery: St. Agatha cemetery was vandalized, and Stacy received the phone call on Sunday from Gene Hergendreder, whom mows the lawn, in regards to the incident. Bob had met Gene at the cemetery along with a State Trooper. The trooper said that he will look into the incident and will be getting back with Bob if he finds out anything. Ron (sexton) will repair the damages when he gets back from vacation.

Supervisor: Bob had mentioned that the Silverwood post office will possibly be closing.

Treasurer: There has been $89,928.53 collected so far in summer taxes. There is an income of $5,827.50 and expenses of $36,973.31. With totals of $12,121.65 in checking, $94,993.59 in money market, $221,269.69 face value of CD’s, and a total on hand of $328,384.93.

Clerk: There is $14,996.81 due with the AUTO EFT, and checks #6243 - #6252, Steele motioned to pay these invoices, seconded by Mocniak. Motion carried with 5 yes. Stacy then had mentioned that on August 19th she will be attending a training seminar, at which time she will be getting a laptop computer that will be used for elections. This is a project that is funded by the State, and there will not be any expense to the Township.

With no other discussion there was a motion for adjournment at 8:25 p.m.