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Synopsis of the Oct. 2, 2012 regular meeting
October 10, 2012
SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
October 2, 2012
A. A Regular General Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Petterson, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Bart Clark, Superintendent; Joe Barnhart, Cable Access Program Manager; Randy Ford, Hubbell, Roth & Clark; Steven Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, P.C.
Appointment of Acting Chair: Approved
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As amended
E. CLOSED SESSION: None requested
F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Bart Clark: Rotary Wine Tasting Event on November 1, 2012; Joe Wauldron: Farmer's Market; Barb Pallotta, Clerk: Mailing of Absent Voter Ballots on Friday, October 5th.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Superintendent's Report
2. Report: Annual Report; Clarkston Public Access Television Committee
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Request to Adopt Open Burning Policy
PUBLIC COMMENT: Michael Catana; Dan Wheeler; Sandra Boggemes; Dave Barran; Larry Brown; John Keusch; Sam Moraco; Tracy Flood
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Request to Approve Additional Expenses for Independence Television Reconstruction Project - Removed
2. Approval Minutes of Board of Trustee's Regular Budget Meeting; August 28, 2012
3. Approval Minutes of Board of Trustee's Regular Budget Meeting; September 14, 2012
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Additional Expenses for Independence Television Reconstruction Project – Removed
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of 1st Reading of Proposed Fireworks Ordinance
2. Approval Official Payments Service Agreement: Agenda Addition
3. Approval of Tri-Party Program Agreement for Installation of Traffic Signal Light at Flemings Lake and Sashabaw Roads
4. Request to Approve 2012 Cemetery Rates: Carryover item to October 9, 2012 Regular Budget Meeting
5. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run and Payroll in the Amount of $830,177.82
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members discussed various topics.
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Park, Recreation & Seniors Advisor Committee Minutes of July 19, 2012
2. Report: Annual Report; Clarkston Public Access Television Committee
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular General Meeting adjourned at 9:43 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, October 10, 2012