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POKAGON TOWNSHIP BOARD MINUTES
June 11, 2014
The meeting of the Pokagon Township Board was called to order on June 11, 2014 at 7:30 PM. Roll call of members showed all members present. Supervisor opened the meeting and led the pledge of allegiance.
Motion made by B. Shaffer and supported by G. Mihills to approve May 14, 2014 regular meeting minutes and May 27, 2014 special meeting minutes as submitted.
Public Comment:
Steve Lucas, Managing Director of the Cass County Road Commission, introduced himself and gave an update from the Road Commission.
Clark Cobb gave an update from the County Commissioner’s office.
REPORTS
Supervisor: Linda reported on meetings attended in May.
Clerk: Carrie gave an update on August 5 Primary Election and on election training.
Treasurer: Kevin reported the General Fund Huntington Balance as $261,867.10.
Assessor: Bill gave a verbal update.
Motion made by B. Shaffer to purchase new BS&A software with a 10% discount. G. Mihills supported. Motion carried by voice vote.
Building Inspector: The building inspector reported 7 building permits. The Mechanical/Plumbing inspector reported 3 mechanical permits.
Zoning Administrator & Blight: Joe True gave a verbal report.
Ambulance: Carrie gave a report on SMCAS.
Fire Departments
Pokagon VFD: Indian Lake VFD:
2 Calls in May 6 Calls in May – 1 from Pokagon.
Zoning Board of Appeals: No new business.
Planning Commission: Motion made by K. Young to accept the Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve NCSC Mining permit. B. Shaffer supported. Motion carried by voice vote.
Cemetery Board: Bob gave a verbal report.
Transfer Station: Open
Motion made by G. Mihills and supported by K. Young to pay bills as submitted in the amount of $17,861.78. Motion carried by roll call vote.
Unfinished Business
1. The board recognized Eagle Scout project by Tommy Preston and presented him with a certificate of appreciation for constructing and installing 4 benches around the Township Playground.
2. Linda, Kevin and Bob gave a report from the MTA on the Road they attended.
3. Carrie and Linda submitted a grant for township security upgrades to the Par Plan Risk Reduction Program.
New Business
1. Motion made by B. Shaffer to approve METRO Act permit application received from LYNX Network Group, Inc. K. Young supported. Motion carried by roll call vote.
2. The board discussed road projects.
3. Motion made by B. Shaffer to send L. Preston to the UP Summit and pay all expenses and for Zoning Board Members to attend a zoning meeting. K. Young supported. Motion carried by roll call vote.
4. Clerk, Carrie Sandberg, announced that she would be resigning effective August 15.
Motion made by L. Preston to adjourn at 8:40 PM. G. Mihills supported. Motion carried to voice vote.
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM
Carrie Sandberg, Clerk
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