REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES
COTTRELLVILLE TOWNSHIP
JUNE 4, 2008
(DRAFT)
Clerk Russelburg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Trustee E. Sue Terhune, Trustee Bernie Pelc, Treasurer Dian Courtney, Clerk Lori Russelburg
ABSENT: Supervisor Thomas Raymond
GUESTS: Attorney John McNamee
Motion by Trustee Pelc that Trustee Terhune be the acting Supervisor and conduct the meeting. Second by Treasurer Courtney.
Vote on the Motion: AYES: All NAYS: None ABSENT: Supervisor Raymond
MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
ADDITIONS:
Under NEW BUSINESS:
Item 15 Bill Klaassen Request to Attend Oakland County Building Officials Association Seminar
Item 16 Community Foundation Grant for Bridge to the Bay Trail
Item 17 Addition of Two Trustees to the Board
Motion by Trustee Pelc to approve the agenda with the amendments. Second by Clerk Russelburg.
Vote on the motion: AYES: All NAYS: None ABSENT: Supervisor Raymond
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF MAY 7, 2008, REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES:
Motion by Treasurer Courtney to approve the minutes of the previous Board meeting as written. Second by Trustee Pelc.
Vote on the Motion: AYES: All NAYS: None ABSENT: Supervisor Raymond
MOTION CARRIED
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Motion by Clerk Russelburg to accept the Treasurer’s report as given. Second by Trustee Pelc.
Vote on the motion: AYES: All NAYS: None ABSENT: Supervisor Raymond
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF CHECKS WRITTEN:
Motion by Trustee Pelc to approve the checks written and the accounts payable. Second by Treasurer Courtney.
Vote on the motion: AYES: All NAYS: None ABSENT: Supervisor Raymond
MOTION CARRIED
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Motion by Trustee Pelc to approve the accounts payable list. Second by Treasurer Courtney.
Vote on the motion: AYES: All NAYS: None ABSENT: Supervisor Raymond
MOTION CARRIED
OPEN SESSION - ANYONE WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD:
The following audience members made comments and/or had questions for the Board:
Bill Steeler, 6715 S. River Road
Sylvia Watson, Indian Trail
CORRESPONDENCE - FYI:
1. Marine City Water Quality Report
2. Mid City Nutrition Program
3. Homeland Security Update
4. Emergency Support Plan
Motion by Clerk Russelburg to receive and file the correspondence. Second by Trustee Pelc.
Vote on the motion: AYES: All NAYS: None ABSENT: Supervisor Raymond
MOTION CARRIED
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Website
Trustee Terhune gave an update on the website. No motion required.
2. Newsletter
Treasurer Courtney requested all articles for the upcoming newsletter be to her no later than June 16, 2008. No motion required.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Appeal on Water District 2
Attorney McNamee gave an update on the pending appeal on Water District 2. No motion required.
2. Water District 2A Update
Motion by Treasurer Courtney to change the date on the fax from Dave Lewandowski on the Notice to Proceed to DiPonio from June 4, 2008, to June 18, 2008, when the funds are available from the County. Second by Clerk Russelburg.
Vote on the motion: AYES: All NAYS: None ABSENT: Supervisor Raymond
MOTION CARRIED
3. Treasurer’s Recommendation for Deposit of CD’s
Motion by Clerk Russelburg to accept the recommendation of the Treasurer and invest the monies as stated in her outline of which goes to which bank with the desire to stagger the due dates. Second by Trustee Pelc.
Vote on the Motion: AYES: All NAYS: None ABSENT: Supervisor Raymond
MOTION CARRIED
4. Adopt Resolution 2008-11 - Township Investment & Depository
Motion by Trustee Pelc to adopt Resolution 2008-11 and pass the depositories as described by Treasurer Courtney. Second by Clerk Russelburg.
Roll Call Vote: AYES: Trustee Pelc, Trustee Terhune, Clerk Russelburg, Treasurer Courtney
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Raymond
MOTION CARRIED
5. Adopt Resolution 2008-12 - Approval of Administration Fee
Motion by Treasurer Courtney to adopt Resolution 2008-12 as written. Second by Trustee Pelc.
Roll Call Vote: AYES: Trustee Terhune, Clerk Russelburg, Treasurer Courtney, Trustee Pelc
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Raymond
MOTION CARRIED
6. Adopt Resolution 2008-13 - Property Tax Collection/Refund Under $5.00
Motion by Treasurer Courtney to adopt Resolution 2008-13 as written. Second by Clerk Russelburg.
Roll Call Vote: AYES: Trustee Terhune, Clerk Russelburg, Treasurer Courtney, Trustee Pelc,
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Raymond
MOTION CARRIED
7. Genaw Road Water Service
Attorney McNamee explained the request for water by Genaw Road residents. No motion required.
8. Lead and Copper Testing
Trustee Pelc explained the lead and copper testing. No motion required.
9. County DPW Update - Macomb Road & Gravel Haul
Trustee Pelc gave an update on the County DPW. No motion required.
10. Board of Compensation Commission
Motion by Trustee Pelc that the Local Officials Compensation Ordinance be supported by the Cottrellville Township Board as outlined by Attorney McNamee. Second by Treasurer Courtney.
Roll Call Vote: AYES: Treasurer Courtney, Trustee Pelc, Trustee Terhune, Clerk Russelburg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Raymond
MOTION CARRIED
11. Request to Purchase Envelopes
Motion by Treasurer Courtney to proceed and purchase our envelopes from PSI with our return address as priced. Second by Clerk Russelburg.
Vote on the Motion: AYES: All NAYS: None ABSENT: Supervisor Raymond
MOTION CARRIED
12. Adopting a Consent Agenda
Motion by Trustee Pelc to support the consent agenda procedure. Second by Treasurer Courtney.
Vote on the Motion: AYES: All NAYS: None ABSENT: Supervisor Raymond
MOTION CARRIED
13. Electrical Inspector Request to Attend R.E.C.I. Education Meeting
Motion by Trustee Pelc to approve reimbursement for cost of the training class and mileage. Second by Clerk Russelburg.
Vote on the Motion: AYES: All NAYS: None ABSENT: Supervisor Raymond
MOTION CARRIED
14. Park Rental Request
Motion by Trustee Pelc to approve the park rental request contingent upon the approval of the Park Committee. Second by Treasurer Courtney.
Vote on the Motion: AYES: All NAYS: None ABSENT: Supervisor Raymond
MOTION CARRIED
15. Bill Klaassen Request to Attend Oakland County Building Officials Association Seminar
Motion by Clerk Russelburg to approve Bill Klaassen to attend the Performing Structural Plan Review all-day seminar on June 26, 2008, with reimbursement for the registration fee and mileage. Second by Treasurer Courtney.
Vote on the Motion: AYES: All NAYS: None ABSENT: Supervisor Raymond
MOTION CARRIED
16. Community Foundation Grant for Bridge to the Bay Trail
Motion by Clerk Russelburg to release the grant money and send a letter to the Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan stating the date and time of the meeting and the action taken which would be the release of the money. Second by Treasurer Courtney.
Vote on the Motion: AYES: All NAYS: None ABSENT: Supervisor Raymond
MOTION CARRIED
17. Addition of Two Trustees to the Board
Trustee Pelc requested the Board to consider the addition of two trustees to the Board when the threshold criteria is met. No motion required.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The following resident made comments and/or had questions for the Board:
Pat Runyon, Broadbridge Road
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Clerk Russelburg to adjourn the meeting at 9:37 p.m. Second by Treasurer Courtney.
Vote on the motion: AYES: All NAYS: None ABSENT: Supervisor Raymond
MOTION CARRIED.
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Lori J. Russelburg, Clerk Thomas H. Raymond, Supervisor
Cottrellville Township Cottrellville Township