GENESEE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES

MAY 12, 2015

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Supervisor Fuhr.

All present gave Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Present: Fuhr, Bates, Mannor, Burrus, Jean, Sutton, Witte

Absent: None

Also Present: Township Attorney Amanda Doyle

Margaret Kato, Exec. Director Habitat for Humanity

Moved by Bates and Burrus to approve the agenda as presented. Vote taken. Motion carried.

Moved by Sutton supported by Witte to approve the minutes of the April 14, 2015 regular board meeting without corrections. Vote taken. Motion carried.

CLERK

Moved by Fuhr supported by Sutton to approve resolution Supporting Genesee County HOME Program Project. Discussion held. Vote taken. Motion carried. Resolution 15-06

Moved by Fuhr supported by Witte to approve renewal of Used Car License for one year for the following: Auto Mo Beals Inc, 7315 N. Dort Hwy; Auto Buyer’s Connection LLC, 6369 N. Dort Hwy; D&W Auto Parts Inc, G-5009 N. Dort Hwy; K&D Used Car Co, G-5320 N. Dort Hwy; Skidmore Auto Center, 7293 N. Dort Hwy; 7293 N. Dort Hwy; Capitol Fleet, G-5192 Richfield Road; Superior Motors, 7017 N. Dort Hwy; Boshaw Auto Mart, 6152 N. Genesee Rd; Quality Used Cars and More, 4461 Richfield Road. Vote taken. Motion carried.

Moved by Sutton supported by Burrus to approve renewal of Junk Yard Permit for one year for the following: D&W Auto Parts Inc, G-5009 N. Dort Hwy. Discussion held. Vote taken. Motion carried.

Moved by Sutton supported by Mannor to approve Peddlers Permit for Thomas Joubran to sell fireworks June 11, 2015 through July 7, 2015 at 7441 N. Genesee Road. Discussion held. Vote taken. Motion carried.

Moved by Mannor supported by Sutton to approve Memorial Day Parade permit for Genesee Lion’s Club, May 25, 2015. Discussion held. Vote taken. Motion carried. Resolution 15-07

SUPERVISOR

Moved by Bates supported by Sutton to approve second reading of Ordinance No. 559-to amend Ordinance No. 420 which establishes a system for enforcement of municipal civil infractions. Roll call vote: All yes. Motion carried.

Moved by Sutton supported by Burrus to approve second reading of Ordinance No. 560-amending Ordinance No 475, penalty provision (Section 1709) of Ordinance No. 475. Roll call vote: All yes. Motion carried.

Moved by Bates supported by Sutton to approve Poverty Guidelines for 2015. Discussion held. Roll call vote: All yes. Motion carried. Resolution 15-05

Moved by Bates supported by Sutton to approve hiring Travis Whitman as part time police officer pending passing pre-employment requirements. Discussion held. Roll call vote: All yes. Motion carried.

Moved by Bates supported by Witte to approve hiring Mark Foster as part time police officer pending passing pre-employment requirements. Roll call vote: All yes. Motion carried.

Moved by Bates supported by Burrus to approve hiring Alex Garcia as part time police officer pending passing pre-employment requirements. Roll call vote: All yes. Motion carried.

Moved by Bates supported by Witte to approve transferring $41,900.00 to Richfield Township, Road Commission 50/50 funds. Discussion held. Roll call vote: All yes. Motion carried.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Mrs. Witte gave a report.

FINANCE

Moved by Bates supported by Sutton to approve bill list date May 12, 2015 in the amount of $574,987.69. Roll call vote: All yes. Motion carried.

FIRE

Mr. Burrus gave a report on the May 2015 meeting.

Move by Burrus supported by Jean to approve the purchase of 5 sets of turn out gear for Station #1 from Apollo for $7,925.00. Roll call vote: All yes. Motion carried.

POLICE

Mrs. Sutton gave a report of the May 2015 meeting.

DPW

Mr. Jean gave a report of the May 2015 meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

Moved by Witte supported by Mannor to approve repurchasing 7509 Brockway on land contract. Discussion held. Roll call vote: All yes. Motion carried.

Moved by Bates supported by Sutton to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m. Vote taken. Motion carried.

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Wayne Bates, Clerk Steven Fuhr, Supervisor