Minutes from the October 6, 2008 meeting were motioned for approval by Steele and seconded by Mocniak. Motion carried minutes are approved.

Public Comment: Frances Mock commented about getting a monthly report from Landmark Appraisal and Dale Wood. She was told that Landmark Appraisal gives the Township a monthly report. Bob Cook had remarked that the only report received is how many parcels are completed each month. She also commented about an up to date report from Dale Wood.
Carol Harmon also reminded residents about the video for sale from the Mayville Museum and that she had order forms and some videos with her to sell.

Ambulance Report: Glenn Fox reported that they had their annual meeting, Ron Gromak was the president, and they approved the minutes from the last annual meeting on October 9, 2007. Their regular meetings are on the second Tuesday of every other month. The minutes and financial report from the August and September meetings were approved. The new ambulance went into service on 09-22-08, and they will be getting new computers with the remainder monies received from the Arlene Western Estate. They are also purchasing a new machine to help handle the oxygen tanks. September financial report: $31,946.00 savings, $85,925.53 checking due to the Arlene Western Estate of $70,000, owe $101,064.00 on building. They had 35 calls for the month and 283 YTD.

At this time Bob Cook commented that if anyone is interested in representing the Kingston Library please call the clerks office at 989-683-2282.

Planning Commission: Nancy Chin was present to give the report for Doug Graham. The planning commission had a public hearing prior to the regular schedule board meeting on October 20th at 7:00 p.m. at which time they discussed amending the zoning ordinance 19.23 section B, which would be as follows a mobile home must come manufactured with a minimum 2 ½:12 pitch roof. They also discussed the planning commission requirements for a year end report and annual budget which needs to be finalized by December 2008.

Zoning Administrator: Bob reported that he had 3 permits for the month, and we do not need a demolish permit for the hall, but he did file for a septic and well permit. Septic will be the very minimum allowed, 1,000 gallon tank. There is no permit issued yet.

Cemetery: There was one burial at the Dayton Center Cemetery for a George Hall. No other business.

Supervisor: Road Commission sent a contract for the bridge replacement on Brown Rd. west of Hurds Corner Rd. Our portion of the completed project would be around $2,000.00 and completion is set for 2009.
Bob then had mentioned the letter that was received from the Village of Mayville in regards to the property that they had annexed from the Township. He had mentioned that the Township Clerk or Board did not receive any notification that this matter had taken place until it was completed. It is 80 acres located south of the tracks by the Village of Mayville near the water treatment plant. Mocniak would like to have a letter sent to the Village stating that we did not receive a letter prior to this occurring.

Treasurer: There is an income of $23,384.00 due to revenue sharing received, expenses of $30,834.92 due to Landmark Appraisal, garbage, wages, and $7,000.43 in checking, $117,947.39 in money market, $314,093.85 in CD’s and $439,041.67 on hand.
The winter taxes will be going out soon.

Clerk: There are invoices to be paid check #5472 - #5496 in the amount of $35,201.64 mostly due to Landmark Appraisal, wages, and garbage. Mocniak motioned to pay these said invoices, seconded by Steele. Motion carried bills will be paid.
Then Stacy read the letter from Landmark Appraisal that stated the balance of the field work which should be completed by Friday the 31st, and the review and data entry will be down to 250 parcels. They plan to start the valuations the first of November and the process should be completed by the end of the month.

There is a wind energy workshop December 9th in Caro at the Tech. Center from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for $55 per person.

Unfinished Business: Garbage Collection Contracts were then discussed and both Waste Management and Republic Waste had representatives present to give their speech. Waste Management was $8.15 per unit for the first year and Republic Waste was $8.05 per unit. With a difference of .84 cents a unit a year for the five year contract, because all five years have a different unit amount charged per year between both companies. Both companies also have a base fuel charge that they work around.
At this time Steele motioned to continue on with Waste Management, seconded by Mocniak. Motion carried the contract with Waste Management will be signed for another five (5) years.

New Business: The zoning amendment recommendation to amend 19.23, section B was motioned for acceptance by Mocniak and seconded by Steele. Motion carried with a roll call vote to follow: Steele – yes, Mocniak – yes, Kilmer – yes, Phillips – yes, Cook – yes. The amendment will read as follows: A mobile home must come manufactured with a minimum 2 ½: 12 pitch roof shall be installed pursuant to the manufacturers set up instructions.

At this time both Robert Adams and Robert Cook had given a speech in regards to their campaign for Supervisor.