MONTCALM TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES
1880 S Greenville Rd, Greenville, MI 48838
August 9, 2017
MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Adams, Supervisor; Rosemary Hyde, Treasurer; Amy Richards, Clerk; Tim Rau, Trustee; and Steve Sprague, Trustee.
MEMBER ABSENT: None.
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Michael Adams, Supervisor
Pledge to the Flag
A Motion was made by Sprague to approve the Agenda, Second Rau. Motion carried.
A Motion to approve the July 12, 2017 Township Board Meeting minutes was made by Hyde, Second Rau. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: The report was distributed to the audience and Board Members. A Motion was made by Richards to approve the Treasurer’s Report, Second Rau. Motion carried.
Payment of Bills: A Motion to approve Payment of Bills was made by Hyde, Second Richards. Motion carried.
Supervisor’s Comments: Supervisor Adams discussed setting a payment of bills meeting with the Clerk and Fire Chief the Thursday before the monthly meeting to produce an agenda earlier to the public. He also discussed the progress on gathering information about amending the policy to allow beer and wine on the premise, the recent pine tree removal on the grounds in front of the fire station, and the recent takeover of the County Animal Shelter by the Humane Society.
Reports:
· Sheriff Report: Deputy Justin Schafer was present to give the sheriff’s report.
· Planning Commission: Dick Karnatz, Planning Commission Chair discussed the information gathered from the public hearing and the following meeting. He informed the Board of the plethora of misinformation with regard to the Medical Marihuana ordinance amendment found posted on Facebook and other social media sites and invited all to the next Planning commission meeting on Sept 20th at 7pm.
· Zoning Board of Appeals: No report.
· Cemeteries: One burial in East Montcalm.
· Library Board: The Library Board meeting agenda and report is posted on the Township bulletin board.
· Zoning Administrator: Reported 5 new permits, provided an update on the private road, Waldorf Cir. Issue, still working toward resolve and informed the Board of the potential need for police interaction on a privacy fence violation.
· County Commissioner: County Commissioner John Johansen reported on the following: the humane society takeover and the Health Department, Law Enforcement and County Treasurers responsibilities for Animal Control. He discussed the progress of the Boy Scout project on Monroe Cemetery, and informed the Board of items that the sexton should review.
· Fire Department: Chief Dickinson discussed the Fire Board meeting. He informed the public & the Board that the Fire Engine Chassis is not complete yet, but is on schedule. He also requested approval
to replace a broken windshield on Engine One. A Motion was made by Sprague to approve the $500.00 for the replacement of the glass and turn the claim into insurance, Second Rau. Motion carried.
· Trustees: Sprague & Rau thanked the audience for attending the meeting and encouraged the public attendance.
· Clerk: Discussed the need to revisit the recycling/waste removal issue. A Motion was made by Sprague to have the Supervisor invite the trash providers in for additional information to present at the next meeting, Second Rau. Motion carried.
Public Comment – Concerning Reports: Discussion & comments were made about the possibility of a second fire station to keep homeowners insurance rates lower. Comments were also made about the placement of the old cemetery sign and possibility of putting the “opt in” vote as an election for the medical marihuana amendment.
Old Business: none.
New Business: none.
A Motion to adjourn was made by Sprague, Second Richards. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
Submitted by:
Amy A. Richards, Clerk
Posted: 8/10/17 8:55 p.m.
______Approved