MONTCALM TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES

1880 S Greenville Rd, Greenville, MI 48838

June 14, 2017

MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Adams, Supervisor; Amy Richards, Clerk; Tim Rau, Trustee; and Steve Sprague, Trustee.

MEMBER ABSENT: Rosemary Hyde, Treasurer

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 May 10, 2017 Township Board Meeting minutes was made by Rau, Second Sprague. Motion carried.

Supervisor’s Comments: None.

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 Richards, Second Sprague. Motion carried.

Reports:

·  Sheriff Report: Deputy Justin Schafer was present to give the sheriff’s report.

·  Planning Commission: No report.

·  Zoning Board of Appeals: No report.

·  Cemeteries: 1 Burial in East Montcalm.

·  Library Board: The Library Board meeting agenda and report is posted on the Township bulletin board.

·  Zoning Administrator: Reported 6 new permits, also discussed the private road, Waldorf Cir. that was allowed by the Equalization Department, Montcalm County. Under current Montcalm Township Zoning Laws, this is not allowed and had brought that to the County’s attention. The Zoning Administrator will be in contact with the County to correct.

·  County Commissioner: County Commissioner John Johansen reported on the following: the addition to the Boy Scout project to include the removal of the large pine trees. A Motion to allow the trees to be removed as part of the project at no additional cost to the township was made by Richards, Second Rau. Motion carried. Also reported the “non-action” of surrounding Townships in relation to the Michigan Medical Marijuana act.

·  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 will be within days.

·  Trustees: Sprague thanked the audience for attending the meeting and encouraged the public to come to the rest of the meetings this month. Rau thanked the public for attending.

·  Clerk: Discussed the project with the County GIS specialist to map the Cemeteries.

Public Comment – Concerning Reports: Discussion & comments were made about the private road/shared driveway issue.

Old Business:

New Fire Board Member. Cliff discussed the need to replace Karl KatterJohn Jr. due to his upcoming residence move.

New Business:

Fire Department Request to accept a new candidate into the Cadet Program. Connor Brecker introduced himself and his desire to be in the Fire Academy. Chief Dickenson provided supporting words. A Motion was made by Richards to accept the new candidate, Second Rau. Motion carried.

Review of Bids for New Fire Station Driveway. Bids were reviewed by the board. A Motion was made by Sprague to hire Simmons Excavating LLC with the contingency that the project be started and completed in a time frame to satisfy the need of the Contractor, Morton Buildings, INC. with Richards Septic Tank Service as a backup and hire Shook Asphalt Co. Inc. to install the asphalt. Motion carried. Roll Call Vote: Sprague, Yes; Richards, No; Adams, Yes; and Rau, Yes.

Public Comment: Public citizen asked for permission to advise the board on the allocation of the cemetery donation by the donator.

A Motion to adjourn was made by Sprague Second Rau. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

Submitted by:

Amy A. Richards, Clerk

Posted: 6/15/17 at 7:30 p.m. ______Approved