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DAVISON TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES April 14, 2008
MEMBERS PRESENT: Supervisor Kurt Soper, Clerk Karen Miller, Treasurer Patrick Miller, Trustees Matthew Karr and Timothy Elkins.
Attorney David Lattie
Planning/Building Administrator Randy Stewart
Chief of Police Larry Hrinik
OTHERS PRESENT: Mitch Krugielki, Rose Bogardus, Stephen DeCourval, Mike Arnholt, Kathy Davis, Brian Trevault, Jim Morey, Chris Kautz
CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Davison Township Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Davison Township Municipal Center, 1280 N. Irish Road, Davison, MI 48423. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
PREVIOUS MINUTES MOTION BY KARR, SUPPORT BY P. MILLER to approve the March 10, 2008 regular meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried.
MOTION BY KARR, SUPPORT BY P. MILLER to approve the April 2, 2008 special meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT Mr. Miller read the report for March, 2008 as follows:
General Fund $1,823,266.81 Construction Fund 322,236.23 Tax Fund 1,149.21 Total $2,146,652.25
Also the quarterly report showed $227,542.44 interest with two new CD’s and six renewed CD’s and due to the lower interest rates, larger balances will have to be kept in our checking accounts to prevent fees.
MOTION BY K. MILLER, SUPPORT BY ELKINS to approve the Treasurer’s report as presented. Roll call: Elkins, Karr, Soper, K. Miller, P. Miller. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS Mr. Soper read the bill totals for March, 2008 as follows:
General Fund $ 409,497.66 Construction Fund 407,254.78 Tax Fund 4,185,187.41 Total $5,001,939.85
MOTION BY K. MILLER, SUPPORT BY KARR to approve payment of the Board bills as presented. Roll call: Karr, Soper, K. Miller, P. Miller, Elkins. Motion carried.
Mr. Soper introduced guest, Rose Bogardus County Commissioner, Mike Arnholt the new Editor of The Davison Index, Mitch Krugielki with F.A.N.G.
NEW BUSINESS Fang Presentation, Mitch Krugielki Mr. Krugielki explained that F.A.N.G. (Flint Area Narcotics Group) is comprised of Local Law Enforcement agencies, State agencies and Federal agencies throughout Genesee County. F.A.N.G. has been operating for over 23 years. Mr. Krugielki stated he was here to give back to a community that has supported the operation with a check for $5,933.75.
EMS Discussion Mrs. Bogardus explained that the Genesee County Board of Commissioners intend on going forward with the process of the Ordinance establishing ambulance services. A letter will be sent out with the goal and the background of the plan.
Mrs. Miller asked how the County will hold the ambulance companies accountable.
Mrs. Bogardus stated a contract will be bid on and sanctions will be in place if the company can not perform the services.
Genesee County Road Commission Contract for Potter Road Mr. Soper explained the Road Commission will do a single Chip and Seal on Potter Road if the Board approves this contract. The total cost would be split between Davison and Richfield Townships after the Road Commission’s portion.
MOTION BY K. MILLER, SUPPORT BY KARR to approve the Genesee County Road Commission Road Agreement with Richfield Township and Davison Township on Potter Road with Supervisors and Clerks signature. Roll call: Soper, K. Miller, P. Miller, Elkins, Karr. Motion carried.
2008-2009 Library Budget Mr. Soper explained that the Library Budget of $46,944.00 is split between the City of Davison, Richfield Township and Davison Township. Davison Townships share will be $23,472.00.
MOTION BY ELKINS, SUPPORT BY K. MILLER to adopt the 2008-2009 Library Budget as presented in the amount of $46,944.00. Roll call: K. Miller, P. Miller, Elkins, Karr, Soper. Motion carried.
Repeal Ordinance #2 Mr. Soper said that Repeal Ordinance #2 will revise or replace Ordinances that have expired or changed.
MOTION BY K. MILLER, SUPPORT BY ELKINS to approve Repeal Ordinance #2. Roll call: P. Miller, Elkins, Karr, Soper, K. Miller. Motion carried.
Pictometry and Orthoimagery Project License Conversion and 2009 Flight Mr. Soper explained that Genesee County GIS Department coordinated the Pictometry partnership between 33 local governments and agencies within Genesee County in order to obtain the Pictometry oblique and orthogonal imagery and software for all participants. This imagery and software has been installed and will be updated with a 2009 flight. If we approve this agreement our portion will be $3,619.
MOTION BY KARR, SUPPORT P. MILLER to authorize payment of $385.00 to continue participation with Genesee County Pictometry and Orthoimagery Project License Conversion and 2009 flight. Roll call: Elkins, Karr, Soper, K. Miller, P. Miller. Motion carried.
Celeste McNally – 2353 Belle Meade – stated that the Assessing Department sent a notice that they found a deck that was missed and now their taxes have gone up because of this system.
Mr. Soper explained that this system helps our Assessing Department correct assessment cards for every property.
There was further discussion about the assessing process, the Board of Review process and the Michigan Tax Tribunal process.
Arson Awareness Week Mr. Soper stated that Arson Awareness Week is May 4 – 10, 2008 and he approves of the proclamation.
MOTION BY SOPER, SUPPORT BY KARR to approve the Proclamation for Arson Awareness Week for May 4-10, 2008. Motion carried.
Resolution for the 8th Annual “Bikin’ for Burns” Mr. Soper stated that Saturday, May 10, 2008 will be the official Motorcycle Parade for the 8th Annual “Bikin’ for Burns”.
MOTION BY K. MILLER, SUPPORT BY KARR to approve the Resolution for the 8th Annual “Bikin’ for Burns” as presented. Roll call: Karr, Soper, K. Miller, P. Miller, Elkins. Motion carried.
Ikon Proposal Mr. Stewart explained that the scanning equipment the Building Department uses is outdated and can not handle the amount of paperwork that needs to be scanned into our system. Ikon has submitted an offer for a new scanner with a document feeder for a 48 month lease at $111.00 with a service agreement of $400.00 per month or if the Board chooses to purchase the equipment the price will be $3,395.00 and Ikon will include one year service for free.
MOTION BY KARR, SUPPORT BY K. MILLER to approve the purchase of the Canon 7080C Scanner for $3,395.00 that includes the one year service contract for free and no personal property taxes to be included. Roll call: Soper, K. Miller, P. Miller, Elkins, Karr. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT Chris Kautz gave an update on the Senior Center and the partnership with Davison Community Enrichment & Recreation is going well.
Jim Morey – 1298 Cummings – asked about grading and limestone on his road.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Chief Larry Hrinik gave an update of the Employee’s walking on the Black Creek Trail. A total of 3,925 miles have been walked and that takes us to Texas.
Carol Marciniak called to let the Board know how excited she was about the sidewalk on Davison Road and hopes one will go in on Gale Road too.
Michigan Township Participating Plan newsletter update.
Charter Communications newsletter update.
Mr. Miller gave an update on the progress of the trail.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
______________________________________ Karen M. Miller, Clerk
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