Thomas Township Board Meeting July 2013
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THOMASTOWNSHIP
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
8215 Shields Drive, Saginaw, MI 48609
July 8, 2013
7:00o’clock p.m.
1.The Regular Board Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor Weise.
2.PRESENT:Weise, Thayer, Radewahn, Thompson, Brosofski, Ryder-Petre, Weber
ABSENT:None
ALSO PRESENT:Fire Chief, Michael Cousins; DPW Director, Rick Hopper; Community Development Director, Dan SikaTownship Attorney, Otto Brandt; Finance Director, Deidre Frollo;Police Chief, Steve Kocsis; Parks and Recreation Director, John Corriveau; Deputy Clerk, Betsy Wietfeldtand 11interested parties.
3.The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
4.Motion was made by Thompson, seconded by Brosofskito approve the agenda aspresented. Motion carried unanimously.
AGENDA
THOMAS TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING
8215 Shields Drive, Saginaw, MI 48609
July 8, 2013
7:00 p.m. Michigan Time
1.Call to Order
2.Roll Call
3.Pledge of Allegiance
4.Approval of Agenda
5.Consent Agenda
A.Approval of Board Minutes of June 3, 2013.
B.Approval of Expenditures.
6. Communications-Petitions-Citizen Comments
It is requested that you state your name and address for the record.
7.Public Hearing
A.To hear comments pertaining to the creation of a special assessment district for the recovery of costs associated with the reconstruction of the roads in the Hardwood Estates Subdivision under the Subdivision Road Revolving Fund.
8. Unfinished Business
A.None
9.New Business
A.Approve Resolution 13-12 approving the Hardwood Estates Road reconstruction project through the Subdivision Road Revolving Fund.
B. Approve Resolution 13-13 approving the purchase of parcel 28-12-3-25-3067-700, aka 50 West Harcourt, from the Saginaw County foreclosed property list to correct a zoning problem on the corner of West Harcourt and Gratiot Road.
C.Approve Resolution 13-14 approving participation in the Fire Insurance Withholding Program.
D.Approve the amendment to Administrative Policy 422, the Credit Card Policy.
E.Award the bid for the purchase of an ADA compliant Pool Chair Lift to Cherokee Pools in the amount of $3,500.00.
10.Reports
A.Supervisor D. Manager H. Fire Dept.
B.Clerk E. Community Development I. Police Dept
C. Treasurer F. DPW J. Parks & Recreation
G. Finance K. Board Members
11. Executive Session
A.None.
12. Adjournment
5.It was moved by Weber, seconded by Radewahnto approve the consent agenda, as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
A.Approval of Township Board Minutes from the regular meeting 06/03/2013;
B.Expenditures consisting of;
General Fund $ 50,325.69 Public Safety-Fire Department 31,420.13
Fire Apparatus 0.00
Public Safety-Police Department 13,885.30 Public Safety-Drug Law Enforcement 0.00
Downtown Development Authority 6.43
Parks 34,125.65
Parks Capital Improvement Fund 0.00
Road Revolving Fund 0.00
HSC Grant Administration 0.00
Sewer Fund 135,187.31
Water Fund 204,712.52
Municipal Refuse 43,436.86 Watermain Extensions 0.00
HSC Expansion 0.00 Tax 0.00 Communications-Petitions-Citizen Comments:
A.None.
7.Public Hearing
A.To hear comments pertaining to the creation of a special assessment district in Hardwood Estates for the purpose of improving the roads under the Subdivision Road Revolving Fund. Public hearing was opened at 7:03 p.m. and closed at 7:06 p.m. with one comment:
Gary Giallonardo, 711 Timberwood, spoke about the age and condition of the roads and the fact that these roads as they are right now are the best that they will be for years to come, and that it’s not acceptable for him and some of his neighbors. He wants to protect his property values and the investment he’s made in his home.
8.Old Business
A.None
9.New Business:
A.It was moved by Thompson, seconded byRadewahn to TABLE resolution 13-12 approving the Hardwood Estates Road reconstruction project through the Subdivision Road Revolving fund. Motion carried unanimously.
B.It was moved by Radewahn, seconded by Thayer to approve resolution 13-13 approving the purchase of parcel 28-12-3-25-3067-700, aka 50 W. Harcourt, from the Saginaw County Land Bank to correct a zoning problem on the corner of West Harcourt and Gratiot Road. Motion carriedunanimously.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: Weise, Radewahn, Thompson, Weber, Ryder-Petre, Brosofski, Thayer
Nays: None
Absent: None
C.It was moved by Weber, seconded by Ryder-Petre to TABLE resolution 13-14 approving participation in the Fire Insurance Withholding Program. Motion carried unanimously.
D.It was moved by Ryder-Petre, seconded by Thompsonto approve the amendment to Administrative Policy 422, the Credit Card Policy. Motion carried unanimously.
E.It was moved by Radewahn, seconded by Thayer to award the bid for the purchase of an ADA compliant Pool Chari Lift to Cherokee Pools in the amount of $3,500.00.
10.Report of Officers and Staff:
A.Supervisor’s Report:None
B.Clerk’s Report:None
C.Treasurer’s Report: Working on getting the delinquent personal property paid.
D.Manager’s Report: None
E.Receive and file Community Development Reports.
F.Receive and file Finance Departments Reports.
G.Receive and file Fire Departments Reports.
H.Receive and file Police Departments Reports.
IReceive and file Parks and Recreations Reports.
J.Board Member Reports: None.
K.Receive and file DPW reports.
11.Executive Session:
A.None
12.It was moved by Brosofski, seconded by Ryder-Petreto adjourn the meeting at 7:22p.m. Carried unanimously.
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Edward Brosofski, Clerk
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Dated