Remove ImagesIndependence Township APRIL 3, 2012 SYNOPSIS April 11, 2012 SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE APRIL 3, 2012 A. A Regular General Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:36 PM at the Independence Township Hall. B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Petterson, Rosso, Wallace Absent: Wagner There was a quorum present. Also Present: Bart Clark, Superintendent; Carol Gabris, Human Resources Director; Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation and Seniors Director; Joe Barnhart, Cable Access Program Manager Appointment of Acting Chair - Approved D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As amended. E. CLOSED SESSION: Union Negotiations, as permitted by MCL 15.286(c)-Cancelled F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Joe Wauldron: Rotary Wine Tasting; May 3, 2012; Clarkston Area Youth Assistance- Golf Outing; June 15, 2012 Sam Moraco: Governor Moses Wisner House Spring Clean-up; April 21, 2012 G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Joan McCrary; Sam Moraco; Mike Clark; Jane Boyer; Rae Luallen; Trevor Keyser, Clarkston News H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS: 1. Report: Superintendent's Update Agenda Items Removed from Regular Business: 7. Request to Adopt: CPAC Policy, PEG User Agreement; and Appearance Release- Approved 8. Request to Expend Funds for Improvements Proposed for the Clarkston Calendar- APPROVED J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Request to Establish Compensation for Supervisor's Position Effective for the 2012 Term of Office – Removed K. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Request to Attend Advanced Treasurer's Institute-Removed 2. Board of Trustees Regular General Meeting Minutes – March 6, 2012-Approved 3. Board of Trustees Regular General Meeting Minutes – March 13, 2012-Approved L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None 1. Request to Attend Advanced Treasurer's Institute-Approved The meeting RECESSED at 9:26 PM The meeting RECONVENED at 9:32 PM M. REGULAR BUSINESS: 1. Request to Approve 2012 Gravel and Limestone Participation Program – Combined with Regular Business Item M-2 2. Request to Initiate 2012 Tri-Party Fund Options-Approved with conditions 3. Request to Schedule a Special Meeting-No action taken 4. Request to Award Bid for 4th of July Fireworks Display-Approved 5. Request to Award Bid for Baseball Uniforms-Approved 6. Request to Appoint Parks, Recreation & Seniors Advisory Committee Members- Approved 9. Request to Approve Accounts Payable Check Run and Payroll in the amount of $344,553.11-Approved N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members discussed various topics. O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS: None P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular General Meeting adjourned at 11:40 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC Township Clerk Published: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 |