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SYNOPSIS of JANUARY 17, 2012 meeting
January 25, 2012
SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
JANUARY 17, 2012
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:32 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Lohmeier, Rosso, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Bart Clark, Superintendent; Steve Ronk, Fire Chief; Carol Gabris, HR Director; Susan Hendricks, Finance Director; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Ken Elwert, Parks & Recreation Director; Kristen Sieloff, Assessor; Dave Belcher, Building Director
Approval to appoint Acting Chair
D. Approval of Agenda as amended
The meeting recessed at 6:36 PM
E. CLOSED SESSION: Union Negotiations (Fire), as permitted by MCL 15.268(c)
Trustee Lohmeier arrived at 6:55 PM
The meeting reconvened at 7:42 PM
F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
G. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
H. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Superintendent's Report Presented: Bart Clark, Superintendent
2. Review of 2011 Budget Process and Role of Budget Analyst: Postponed to Regular Meeting of February 7, 2012
I. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
J. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. 2012 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Schedule
2. 2012 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule
3. Postage and Handling for Winter Tax Statements
K. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
4. MTA Annual Conference: Approved
L. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Second Reading – Ordinance Amendment for Code Provisions Relating to the Office of the Supervisor: Approved
Trustee Petterson arrived at 8:56 PM
2. Award of Bid to Metropolitan Power and Lighting, Inc. for CHS Traffic Signal / Tri-Party Project: Approved
3. Corrective Actions for Building Department: Approved
4. Appointment of DPW Director and P&R Director to Safety Path Committee: Approved
5. Adoption of Board of Review Resolution for the Granting of Hardship Exemptions and Establishment of Beginning Date for Proceedings: Approved
6. Budget Amendment for Health Insurance Claims Tax: Approved
7. Request to Approve 2012 Electrical and Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector Contracts for the Building Department: Approved
8. Amendment to the CDBG 2012 Application: Approved
9. Approval of Parks and Recreation, Chief of Parks Position: Failed
10. Parks and Recreation Service Assessment Report: Accepted
11. 2012 Cell Phone Plan for Parks and Recreation: Approved
12. Parks and Recreation Master Plan: Approved
13. "Court Order" for Enforcement of Township Meeting Rules: No Action
14. Appointment of Constable or Township Marshall: No Action
15. Proposed Boundary Changes Associated with the Consolidation of Precincts 12 and 15: Accepted
16. Request to Erect a Banner for Two Weeks at the Sashabaw Church: Approved
17. Scheduling of a Special Meeting for Interviews for the Position of Township Superintendent: Failed
18. Accounts Payable Check Run in the Amended Amount of $168,056.31: Approved
M. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. REPORT: 2011 Budget Adjustment from December 20, 2011 Regular Meeting – Payments to Clinton-Oakland Sewage Disposal (Linda Richardson, DPW Director)
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 11:35 PM.
Published: January 25, 2012