Source: Sherman Publications

Independence Township
SYNOPSIS of APRIL 10, 2012 meeting

April 25, 2012

SYNOPSIS

TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD

THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE

APRIL 10, 2012

A. A Regular General Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:17 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; Carol Gabris, Human Resources Director; Steve Ronk, Fire Chief; Kristen Sieloff, Assessor; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst

Appointment of Acting Chair - Approved

D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approved as amended

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

The meeting RECESSED at 6:20 PM.

Trustee Rosso arrived at 6:35 PM

The meeting RECONVENED at 7:30 PM.

F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None

G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Robert Clancy; Charles Valenti

H. PUBLIC HEARING:

1. Thendara Park Private Road Winter Maintenance Special Assessment District

Jeff McGee; Jon Kreucher; Brian Hartline; Tom Neal; Dan Wheeler; Michael Royce; Bruce Velisek; Jody LaLonde

I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:

1. Report: Superintendent’s Update (Bart Clark, Superintendent)

2. Report: 2012 Tax Revenue Estimates (Kristen Sieloff, Assessor)

3. Report: Budget Amendment #4 (Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst)

J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None

K. CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes – March 20, 2012 – Removed

2. Request to Accept Quote for 2012 Road Chloride - Approved

3. Request to Approve Budget Amendment #4 - Approved

L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes – March 20, 2012 – Removed

The meeting RECESSED at 9:56 PM.

The meeting RECONVENED at 10:12 PM.

M. REGULAR BUSINESS:

1. Thendara Park Private Road Special Assessment District-Request to Approve Petition, Road Maintenance Project, Cost Estimate, Duration and Special Assessment District – Approved

2. 1st Amendment to License Agreement with New Cingular Wireless - Approved

3. Bid Award Bid for M-15 Safety Path Project – Approved

4. Request to Relocate Polling Locations and Modify Precinct Numbering – Approved

5. Accounts Payable Check Run and Payroll in the Amount of: $771,098.91 - Approved

6. Late Submittal - Request to Reconsider Resolution for 2011 Resort Class C License – KJJAR, LLC - Kruse & Muer - Approved

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

O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:

1. Report: Quarterly Financial Update (Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst)

2. Future Agenda Item: May 1st Regular General Meeting: Public Hearing/Regular Business: Fire Department Millage Proposal

3. Future Agenda Item: June 5th Regular General Meeting-Regular Business: Proposed Amendments to Open Burning Regulations

P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Budget Meeting adjourned at 10:45 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC

Township Clerk

Published: Wednesday, April 18, 2012