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February 08, 2012 - SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
JANUARY 31, 2012
A. A Regular General Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:30 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Petterson, Wallace
Absent: Rosso, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Bart Clark, Superintendent; Carol Gabris, Human Resources Director; Ken Elwert, Parks & Recreation Director; Barbara Rollin, Senior Center Coordinator; Steven P. Joppich, Secrest/Wardle; Gregg Schultz, Schultz & Young
Appointment of Acting Chair - Approved
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA as amended
E. CLOSED SESSION: Attorney-Client Privileged Legal Opinion, as permitted by 15.268(h) – FAILED
The meeting recessed at 6:32 PM
The meeting reconvened at 6:42 PM
M. PUBLIC COMMENT: Forrest Milzow
Regular Business: L-4 Selection of Superintendent – No action taken
G. PUBLIC HEARING: None scheduled
H. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Proposed Senior Center Project (John Lowell, Friends of the Independence Township Senior Adult Activity Center)
2. Superintendent Report (Bart Clark, Superintendent)
Motion to suspend rules - Approved
Motion to authorize funding for clerical support for the Building Department – Approved
I. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
J. CONSENT AGENDA: None
K. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes – December 20, 2011 – Approved as amended
2. Board of Trustees Regular Budget Meeting Minutes – January 10, 2012 – Approved as amended
L. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Request from James Dopriak for Sound Variance for Waterford Hills Road Racing - Approved
2. Request from Kruse's Deer Lake Inn – Transfer of 2011 Resort Class C with Dance-Entertainment Permit - Approved
3. Appointment of Cable Access Program Manager – Approved
4. Selection of Superintendent – Removed and placed earlier on the agenda.
5. Reconvening of the Employees Benefit Resolution Committee – No action taken
6. Resolution Regarding Township's Publication of Notices – Approved
7. Request to Change Parks and Recreations Department Name – Approved
8. Request to Approve Parks, Recreation and Seniors Advisory Committee By-Laws - Approved
Public Comment: Joette Kunse; Carolyn Morrison
9. Request to Purchase New Tractor, Parks and Recreation – Approved
10. Request to Grant Pricing Authority by Category, Parks and Recreation - Approved
11. Request to Direct the Parks and Recreation Director to Present an Annual Year- End Cost Recover Summary Report – Approved
12. Request to Authorize Change in Cost Recover Policy for 2014 Pricing – Approved
13. Request to Waive Recapture of 2009 CDBG Funds – Approved
14. Request to Authorize the Issuance of Motor Vehicle Permits – Approved
15. Request to Approve the Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $355,443.01 - Approved
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: Joette Kunse
G. CLOSED SESSION: Attorney-Client Privileged Legal Opinion, as permitted by 15.268(h)
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members discussed various topics
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular General Meeting adjourned at 10:30 PM.
Published: Wednesday, February 8, 2012
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