6/27/05 - Regular
CARROLLTON TOWNSHIP BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, June 27, 2005
Roll Call: Supervisor Kozara Present
Clerk Finazzi Present
Treasurer Riley Present
Trustee Stork Present
Trustee Dalton Present
There being a full board, Supervisor Kozara called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Acceptance of Agenda:
Kozara added #5 – Liquiforce bids to pending business. It was board consensus to accept the agenda as amended.
Public Comments:
Nathan Banks, 3577 Jefferson, questioned why the township invested their money when the interest rate was so low. Office Manager Irene Yeska explained that public funds can only be put into certain types of accounts. Taxpayers' dollars cannot be invested in the stock market. Mr. Banks asked why the annual F-65 report was not turned in on time. Assistant Office Manger Megan King explained that it was an oversight and that she had received an extension from the Michigan Department of Treasury. Mr. Banks asked if there was a cash report by fund available to view. Response: Yes. Mr. Banks questioned how long Rehmann Robson had been doing the audit. Response: Since approximately 1991.
Kathy TenWolde, 1675 Hiawatha, expressed her concern that Yeska appeared to be doing all of the work in the Clerk and Treasurer's office and that there was no check and balance. Yeska explained that each of her employees has specific duties and there is a check and balance on every task that is done on a daily basis.
Mark Myczkowiak, 3566 Church, asked the board what could be done about the horrible smell coming from Michigan Sugar. Kozara explained that Police Chief Craig Oatten was looking into the matter and should have some answers at the July 11 meeting.
Robert Gubody, 3562 N. Monroe, questioned why the project to replace all four-inch and six-inch mains was never finished. Yeska explained that the township had received a revolving loan and the project was split up into three phases. By the time Phase II began, the revolving fund money had run out. A millage was then put on the taxes to pay for the water improvements. Mr. Gubody asked what the sewer debt charge on his utility bill was for. Yeska explained that the charge was used to pay the debt for the line under the river that disposes of the township's sewage.
Dolores Edwards, 2917 Harrison, asked if an ordinance had been adopted by the board reference multiple dwellings. Response: Yes, it was adopted June 13 and will go into effect July 17. King gave Ms. Edwards a copy of the ordinance.
New Business:
Neil Turner, 1209 Ash (3895 Polk), asked the board to consider forgiving the interest on the grant that was given to the previous owner of his property.
It was moved by Kozara and supported by Finazzi to:
1. Forgive the current interest of $14,682.39 by deeming it a grant,
2. If the outstanding principal of $13,657.79 is not paid to the township by the title company, require that the property owner pay the township this full amount by means of a cashiers check, money order or cash,
3. Authorize the township attorney to prepare the discharge of mortgage once the principal has been paid in full,
4. Charge all township legal fees incurred to the property owner, and
5. Require the property owner to pay the legal fees in full before the township records the discharge of lien at the Saginaw County Register of Deeds Office.
There being all ayes, the motion carried.
Approval of Minutes:
It was moved by Finazzi and supported by Stork to approve as presented minutes for: May 23, 2005 – regular meeting, May 31, 2005 – special meeting, June 13, 2005 – departmental meeting and June 15, 2005 – special meeting as presented. There being all ayes, the motion carried.
Correspondence:
It was moved by Stork and supported by Riley to receive and file the correspondence as listed for June 2005. There being all ayes, the motion carried.
Accounts Payable:
It was moved by Stork and supported by Riley to approve payment of the June 2005 Accounts Payable for the amount of $225,937.86. There being all ayes, the motion carried.
Departmental Reports/Requests:
It was moved by Dalton and supported by Riley to authorize Kozara to extend the utility billing dates for the June billing if necessary. There being all ayes, the motion carried.
It was board consensus to have the DPW go back to cutting the grass at the entrances to the township and parks as had been done in past years. However, before cutting, the DPW is to get the Saginaw County cutting schedule.
It was moved by Stork and supported by Dalton to adopt Resolution #2005-20 to amend the FY 05-06 Recreation Fund Budget by $2,000.00 (a copy is attached to these minutes).
Roll call: Kozara Yes
Finazzi Yes
Riley Yes
Stork Yes
Dalton Yes
There being all ayes, the motion carried.
It was moved by Kozara and supported by Riley to allow Megan King to attend the 2005 New World Systems Executive Customer Conference in San Francisco October 3-4 for an amount of $845.00 plus airfare. There being all ayes, the motion carried.
It was moved by Riley and supported by Finazzi to adopt Ordinance #2005-03Z to amend the Carrollton Township Zoning Ordinance (adopted May 30, 2000 and effective July 3, 2000) and the Zoning District map attached thereto and made a part thereof is hereby amended by rezoning the following described property in Carrollton Township, Saginaw County, Michigan from the present B-2 (Business: Neighborhood) to B-3 (Business: Community):
LOT 10, BLOCK 2, EMPIRE SALT COMPANY PLAT OF VILLAGE OF CARROLLTON, ALSO SOUTH ½ OF VACATED ALLEY LYING NORHTERLY OF AND ADJACENT TO SAID LOT, CARROLLTON TOWNSHIP T12N R4&5E
Commonly described as 3415 Carrollton Road. Property description #11-12-4-05-0246-002. (A copy is attached to these minutes.)
Roll call: Riley Yes
Dalton Yes
Stork Yes
Finazzi Yes
Kozara Yes
There being all ayes, the motion carried.
It was moved by Riley and supported by Finazzi to have the Clerk's office obtain quotes from three engineering firms to write specifications for the demolition of Mershon School. There being all ayes, the motion carried.
It was moved by Kozara and supported by Riley to allow Cindy Luberda to drive the township vehicle at least twice a month to and from her home. There being all ayes, the motion carried.
Pending Business:
It was board consensus to postpone the sewer surcharge for Inflow and Infiltration ordinance to the July 11 meeting.
Yeska informed the board that the census survey was complete for the CDBG grant application. Clerk Finazzi asked that letters go out to the volunteers thanking them for their help.
It was board consensus to have Building Inspector Sharon Carroll inspect 3834 Ventura and have a report for the board at the July 11 meeting.
It was board consensus to postpone the quote for re-keying the municipal building to the July 11 meeting.
It was board consensus to have Spicer Group give a preliminary cost estimate for the seven sewer crisis projects identified by Liqui-Force Services, Inc.
It was board consensus to have Lopez get an estimate for the repair of the water and storm sewer mains at 3634 N. Michigan for the July 11 meeting.
Public Comments:
Robert Gubody, 3562 N. Monroe, requested that the flag be replaced in the front of the municipal building. It was board consensus to have the DPS replace the flag.
Randy Bronson, 335 Shattuck, expressed his concern with the fact Mr. Turner was not notified by the township of the deferred loan that was a lien against his property. He felt that the township should be aware of the additional seven properties that also received the loan and notify the property owners.
Dell McCaslin, 2997 Jackson, thanked Ms. Yeska for her recommendation to the board to start the process of demolishing Mershon School. He also informed the board that the tree removal service next to Mershon School does not have a business license.
Mark Myczkowiak, 3566 Church, expressed his appreciation of the decisions that the board had made. He commended the board members on being open to hearing the opinions of the township residents and their dedication to educating the people.
Adjournment:
It was moved by Dalton and supported by Riley to adjourn. There being all ayes, the meeting adjourned at 9:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Joseph Finazzi, Clerk
Public in attendance:
Nathan Banks 3577 Jefferson
Jack Dalton 3634 N Michigan
Robert Gubody 3562 N Monroe
Kathy TenWolde 1675 Hiawatha
Mark Myczkowiak 3566 Church
Dolores Edwards 2917 Harrison
Neil Turner 1209 Ash
Tammie Turner 1209 Ash
Dell McCaslin 2997 Jackson
Karri McCaslin 2997 Jackson
Randy Bronson 335 Shattuck
Jerry Fritz 3363 Terry
Ethel McTaggart 550 Evergreen
Raymond Jones 3675 Jackson
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