MEYER TOWNSHIP

W5480 FIRST STREET

P.O. BOX 185

HERMANSVILLE, MI 49847

906-498-2251

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

JANUARY 18, 2012

  1. Meeting was called to order by Bob Gurgall at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
  2. Present: Bob Gurgall, Paul Dani, Ray Charlier, Myrna Malone, Barb Kell, Deputy Treasurer: Jan Ducat
  3. Visiting: George Kell, Clancy Kell, Gerald Kell, Katelyn Lauscher,.George Caliaro, Bruce Phillips
  4. Approval/Additions to Agenda: A motion to approve the agenda was made by Myrna Malone, supported by Ray Charlier. Motion carried 5-0.
  5. Guests:
  6. Assessor: John Anderson was unable to attend.
  7. Sportsmen’s Club: Paul Dani stated that the Sportsmen’s club would be sponsoring a free fishing weekend on the Hermansville Lake February 18th.
  8. Public Comment: Bruce Phillips asked if the Township had ever considered contracting out for garbage pickup. He said that where he used to live the cost was added to the tax bill and came out considerably cheaper than paying by the bag. Barb Kell stated that three or four years ago the two area garbage companies were contacted but neither one came back with a bid.
  9. Consent Agenda: Gurgall stated that the Co Road Commission payment was lower than usual. Kell said that was the final payment at this time. Dani made a motion to accept the bills, minutes, and reports, supported by Charlier. Motion carried 5-0
  10. Action Items:
  11. The Senior Center had a test done that came back positive for mold. They want consent to have Community Action come down from Escanaba to perform an air quality test at no cost to the Township. If anything was found, they would do the necessary cleanup. Dani stated that he felt that the only times there may have been an air quality issue was when the floors in the kitchen and Library were bad. Kell said that they should have the test done to confirm that the air quality is good. Charlier made a motion to allow the Senior Center to get the air quality test done, supported by Kell. Motion carried 5-0. Dani stated that he would first like to talk to Marlene and get something in writing. As it was explained to Bob Gurgall, any cleanup would be done at no cost to the Township.
  12. A copy of an Auto Value bill for the Fire Department was faxed just before the meeting. Because it was from December, Malone asked for approval to pay it this month. Kell made a motion to approve paying it now, supported by Charlier. Motion carried 5-0.
  13. The Hermansville sign cost share is tabled again because we are still waiting on the money from the Point project. Everything was submitted to the state on time but they are still waiting for the aerial photo. Dani stated that it is time to consider legal action since the engineering co. isn’t honoring their contract.
  14. Dani made a motion that the Board meeting schedule for 2012 will be every third Wednesday at 7:00p.m. supported by Charlier. Motion carried 5-0.
  15. Board Comment: Malone received a call from Menominee County on holding county board meetings in Hermansville on April 10th and 24th. Dani stated that he would get back to her about any conflicts with the hall. Kell asked if the contract with Experience Works had been renewed last month since she hadn’t seen anything about it in the minutes. Gurgall stated that he had signed it and returned it. It was brought up that Experience works expects Kathy Reis to be getting supervised training but there is no one in the office to train her. Kell asked what is happening with the EDC deeds. Gurgall stated that they are with Menominee County Abstract Co. for the quitclaim deeds. The abstract co. said they would need surveys of the three lots in question as the measurements are incorrect. Kell said that the Register of Deeds should have accurate descriptions of the property. Dani stated that it’s not a few feet that they are off but large chunks of land that are incorrect. We need to find out what the actual size of the three parcels are and get them registered correctly with the quitclaim deeds with the correct descriptions. He will call Darlene Bertolini to find out which parcels are wrong and how she knows they are wrong. Dani stated that he is looking for someone to run concessions at Gold Medals. Kell stated that Festival of Lights did it last year. Dani said that he would check with the Fire Department to see if they could do it to make funds for the fireworks. If not, he will check with NCA Guarantee fund, then Project Play.
  16. Public Comment: Gerald Kell said the Board should discuss the Experience Works contract. Although Hermansville tax payers aren’t paying for it directly their tax dollars are still paying for it. Dani said there is no one here to train Kathy Reis and it’s a training program. The Township is benefiting from her answering phones but she isn’t getting the training she should be. Barb Kell stated that much of what is done in the office she can’t do legally because she is not a deputy or bonded. It was decided to stay with the program to finish the cemetery data entry. Dani brought up the Road Commission meeting to be held on January 30th. The Board has already approved work on Vega road and the first ¼ mile of Kluba road. He brought up Anderson Road, which has considerably more traffic including trucks than Vega Road. Also, West 3rd Street by the Catholic Church needs ditches and culverts. Also bad are Park Street and County Road 579. We can’t afford to blacktop Vega Road. It was decided that the priorities in order, based on condition and usage, would be Vega Road and ditching and adding gravel to the first 1/4th mile of Kluba Road which have already been approved by the Board, Anderson Street to South main Street, West 3rd Street, Park Street, and sections of Co. Rd. 579.
  17. Adjournment: There being no further business before the Board, A motion to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. was made by Ray Charlier, supported by Barb Kell. Motion carried 5-0.

UNAPPROVED MINUTES

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Myrna Malone, ClerkBob Gurgall, Supervisor