Draft Minutes

Draft Minutes

SUTTONS BAY TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

JUNE 11, 2008

ROLL CALL: Supervisor-Bahle (arrived at 5:18 PM), Treasurer-Herman (arrived at 5:18 PM)), Clerk-Van Huystee, Member-Drozdalski, Trustee-Send

Guests: 3

CALL TO ORDER: REGULAR MEETING: 5:15 PM. Clerk Van Huystee called the meeting to order.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:

MOVE BY SEND SUPPORT BY DROZDALSKI TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 14, 2008 REGULAR MEETING AS PRESENTED.

AYES: ALL NAYES: NONE ABSENT: 2 MOTION CARRIED

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:

MOVE BY DROZDALSKI SUPPORT BY SEND TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESNTED.

AYES: ALL NAYES: NONE ABSENT: 2 MOTION CARRIED

*Bahle and Herman arrived.

REPORTS:

Treasurer:

Treasurer Herman submitted a written report.

Zoning Administrator:

ZA Patmore submitted a written report. Patmore stated he attended a seminar on new state laws in regards to zoning and planning . Patmore stated they could be addressed when discussing the joint planning and zoning venture.

Fire Board:

Bahle reported the following:

Ÿ Accepted bid from Porter Construction to re-roof Bingham station

Ÿ Approved grant requests for the June GTB 2% grant cycle

Ÿ Removed new employees from probation

Ÿ Discussed appointing Dan Penning to the board

Parks and Recreation:

Drozdalski stated they have not received green light on the purchase agreement for Herman Park and the appraisal needs to be approved by the state. Rotary Charities has declared a $25,000 challenge grant of which funds will need to be matched. The fundraising committee is meeting weekly and is ready to go full steam ahead.

Cemetery: Under New Business

Facilities:

Bahle stated he received an email from Andy Rink and they are obtaining two estimates from contractors to do work on the Priest Building. Others are working to get additional estimates on the electrical and property appraisals.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

John Krug from the SB/Bingham District Library stated that they are installing a new drop box to meet code regulations.

OLD BUSINESS:

Review of Fee Schedule: Land Use and Land Division:

Tabled until next months meeting.

Web-site Up-grade:

Drozdalski stated the Village has no money to dedicate to this project and will work with what they have.

Fire Authority Board Opening: Dan Penning:

Bahle stated Dan Penning is new to the community and is interested in serving as a member of the Fire Authority Board.

MOVE BY BAHLE SUPPORT BY HERMAN TO APPOINT DAN PENNING TO THE SB/BINGHAM FIRE AUTHORITY BOARD TO REPLACE CATHY HERMAN.

Discussion followed and Van Huystee stated she was concerned that Penning is not a SBT resident or a registered voter. Send voiced the same concern and Bahle withdrew his motion and tabled the discussion until Penning showed he is a township resident. John Krug commented that Penning would be a great candidate. Bahle stated Penning has served on other boards.

Planner Position:

Drozdalski stated they have interviewed three candidates and the committee will make a recommendation at next months board meeting. Discussion regarding what the contract will state and how the time is shared between Bingham, SBV and SBT. Bahle stated that Jim Williams will look at the contract and put the framework together. It was stated the contract will not be much different than it is now.

NEW BUSINESS:

Payment of the Bills:

Van Huystee stated there is an additional bill of $12 to American Waste and an increase of $95 for the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Agreement that needs to be approved by the board.

MOVE BY BAHLE SUPPORT BY VAN HUYSTEE TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY WASTE AGREEMENT- AMENDMENT FOR PARTICIPATION FEE INCREASE AT AN INCREASE OF $95 TO MAKE THE NEW FEE $395. ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 3, 2004 REMAIN UNCHANGED.