Source: Sherman Publications

Independence Township
SYNOPSIS of APRIL 10, 2012 meeting

April 18, 2012

SYNOPSIS

TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD

THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE

APRIL 10, 2012

A. A Regular Budget Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:04 PM at the Independence Township Hall.

B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.

C. ROLL CALL: Present: Lohmeier, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace

Absent: Carson, Petterson, Wagner

There was a quorum present.

Also Present: Carol Gabris, Human Resources Director; Steve Ronk, Fire Chief; Mitch Petterson, Staff Captain

Appointment of Acting Chair - Approved

D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approved

E. CLOSED SESSION: Union Negotiations, as permitted by MCL 15.286(c)

The meeting RECESSED at 6:07 PM.

The meeting RECONVENED at 7:00 PM.

F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Larry Rosso, Trustee announced that the Seniors will be holding their annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at 11:00 am on Friday, April 13th at St. Daniels Catholic Church.

David Lohmeier, Trustee announced that planning is beginning for the annual 4th of July Parade.

G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None

H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled

I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:

1. Budget Presentation: Fire Department (Steve Ronk, Fire Chief; Mitch Petterson, Staff Captain)

Request to Suspend Rules – Approved

Request to Schedule a Public Hearing -

J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None

K. CONSENT AGENDA: None

L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None

M. REGULAR BUSINESS: None

N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members discussed various topics.

O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:

Larry Rosso, Trustee: Scheduling of Open Burning Ordinance

P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Budget Meeting adjourned at 9:08 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC

Township Clerk

Published: Wednesday, April 18, 2012