Source: Sherman Publications

Independence Township
Synopsis of FEBRUARY 7, 2012 meeting

February 15, 2012

SYNOPSIS

TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD

THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

A. A Regular General Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:31 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; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Ken Elwert, Parks & Recreation Director; Barbara Rollin, Senior Center Coordinator; Gregg Schultz, Schultz & Young

Appointment of Acting Chair - Approved

D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA as amended

E. CLOSED SESSION: None Requested

F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None

M. PUBLIC COMMENT: None

G. PUBLIC HEARING: Request to Reprogram 2006-2007-2008 CDBG Funds

The Public Hearing opened at 7:35 PM

The Public Hearing closed at 7:35 PM

1. Request to Reprogram 2066-2007-2008 CDBG Funds - Approved

H. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:

1. Superintendent Report (Bart Clark, Superintendent)

I. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None

J. CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Board of Trustees Regular General Meeting Minutes – January 17, 2012 – Removed

2. 2012 Water Tower Maintenance - Removed

K. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Board of Trustees Regular General Meeting Minutes – January 17, 2012 – Approved as Amended

2. 2012 Water Tower Maintenance - Approved

L. REGULAR BUSINESS:

1. First Reading-Implementing State Law: Contractor Registration Requirements - Approved

2. AC Pipe Condition Assessment Pilot Program - Approved

3. Request to Post Parks Superintendent Position - Approved

4. Employment Agreement for Township Superintendent - Approved

5. Request to Extend Contract for IT Support Services - Approved

6. Discussion and Decision for Appropriate Disciplinary Action for Deputy Supervisor, Mike Clark – Postponed to the Regular General Meeting of February 21, 2012

7. Request to Approve the Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $355,387.01 – Approved

M. PUBLIC COMMENT: Moved to beginning of agenda

N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members discussed various topics

O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:

1. REPORT: Supplemental Report for 2011 Sewer Budget Amendments for Payments to Clinton-Oakland Sewage Disposal

P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular General Meeting adjourned at 9:07 PM.

Published: Wednesday, February 15, 2012