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March 28, 2012 - SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
MARCH 20, 2012
A. A Regular General Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:05 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Wallace
Absent: Petterson, Rosso, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Susan Hendricks, Finance Director; Carol Gabris, Human Resources Director; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst; Steve Ronk, Fire Chief; Julie Meredith, Library Director
Appointment of Acting Chair - Approved
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
The meeting RECESSED at 6:09 PM
E. CLOSED SESSION: Union Negotiations, as permitted by MCL 15.286(c)
Trustee Rosso arrived at 6:17 PM.
The meeting RECONVENED at 7:35 PM
F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Peg Roth, DIA Installation in downtown Clarkston open to public on May 20th; Curt Carson, Water Bills on-line March 19, 2012.
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: District Library Presentation (Julie Meredith, Library Director)
2. Presentation: E-Rate Update (Julie Meredith, Library Directory)
3. Report: Superintendent's Update (Bart Clark, Superintendent)
4. Report: CPAC Update (Joe Barnhart, Cable Access Program Manager)
Public Comment: Joe Wauldron
5. Report: Monthly Budget Update (Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst)
6. Report: Budget Adjustments (Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Request to Dispose of CPAC Assets – Approved
2. Request to Amend 2012 Board Meeting Schedule – Approved
3. Approval of Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes – January 31, 2012
4. Approval of Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes – February 7, 2012
5. Approval of Board of Trustees Budget Meeting Minutes – February 14, 2012
6. Approval of Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes – February 21, 2012
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Request to Consider Special Assessment District for Winter Maintenance of Private Roads-Thendara Park – Approved
2. Request to Renew CTS Unitel Agreement – Approved
3. Request to Approve Resolution of Intent to Utilize Tri-Part Program – Approved
The meeting RECESSED at 9:12 PM
The meeting RECONVENED at 9:21 PM
4. Request to Renew CMC Telecom Agreement – Approved
5. Request for Board Direction-Township IT Department – Approved
Public Comment: Jane Boyer
6. Request to Accept Letter of Engagement for 2011 Audit Services – Approved
Board Directive to Solicit Bids for 2012 Audit Services – Approved
7. Request to Accept Letter of Engagement for OPEB Study GRS – No Action
Board Directive to Solicit Bids for OPEB Study – Approved
8. Request to Approve Budget Amendment #3 – Approved
9. Request to Approve Agreement with My Choice Energy for Purchase of Natural Gas – Approved
10. Request to Receive Board Direction Regarding Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request – Approved
11. Request to Establish Compensation for Supervisor's Position Effective for the 2012 Term of Office – Postponed to the April 3, 2012 Regular General Meeting
12. Approval of the Accounts Payable Check Run and Payroll in the amount of $1,269.754.02 – Approved
Public Comment: Fred Ritter; Jeff Decker; Jane Boyer
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members discussed various topics.
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: February-Monthly Building Report Synopsis
2. Report: January-Monthly Report Oakland County Sheriff's Office
3. Report: CIA Annual Report-Carlisle/Wortman
4. Communication: City of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular General Meeting adjourned at 11:57 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, March 28, 2012
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