November 2011 – Regular Board Meeting Minutes
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Greenbush Township Regular Board
Supervisor Roddy called meeting to order on Tuesday Nov 1, 2011 at 7:00 P.M., at the township hall. Eight (8) guests were present who joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT:
Supervisor - Ed Roddy
Clerk – Art Winter
Treasurer - Pat Dailey
Trustee - Sally Olin
Trustee - Gary Abraham
- MOTION OLIN/ABRAHAM TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS CORRECTED – ALL AYES MOTION CARRIED
- MOTION OLIN/DAILEY TO ACCEPT THE OCTOBER MINUTES AS WRITTEN – MOTION CARRIED
- MOTION WINTER/OLIN TO APPROVE THE FINANCIAL REPORT AND PLACE ON FILE FOR AUDIT – MOTION CARRIED
The treasurer stated that she will hold office hours to pay taxes on Friday December 30, 2011 at her home at 3843 S US Hwy 23 Greenbush, MI 48738 . Any questions, contact Pat @ (989) 739-5088.
- MOTION OLIN/DAILEY TO PAY OCTOBER BILLS AS PRESENTED – CHECKS # 14270-14293 – GRAND TOTAL $15,730.79- FIRE – $5,950.31 –REMAINDER – $9,780.48 BEING GENERAL FUND – ROLL CALL VOTE – ALL AYES – CARRIED
MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS:
1. Carolyn Brummund, county commissioner, brought the board up to speed on what is happening at the county. Commissioner Brummund stated that the “Heritage route ”in Alcona County won state and national recognition. Some discussion.
2. Chief Franks stated nine (9) first responder calls for the month of October and two fire calls. Chief Franks stated that in a fire that occurred in the month of July (4th weekend) he injured his shoulder and will possibly need surgery on the shoulder. He is going for consultation in December of this year. Some discussion.
3. Zoning Administrator Major stated 2 permits and no complaints for the month of October. Lee stated he is getting off to a fast start. The cottage that is being rented in R-1 has been turned over to the courts again. Some discussion.
4. Hall rentals –Supervisor Roddy stated one rental this month.
5. Assessor Schwickert not present at this meeting.
6. Sally Olin, GRAC Chairperson, stated that the committee is looking for a member for the GRAC. Check out our park(s) in the township, they are neat. Some discussion.
7. Planning commission met and are getting ready to close down for the winter season. The planning commission did hold a public hearing for a piece of property on US 23 to be changed from ,commercial to residential and the property owner did not show up. After much discussion and some unanswered questions the change was denied. The commission has some homework to do this winter if they desire. Some discussion.
CORRESPONDENCE:
8. Supervisor Roddy had correspondence that he shared with the board. Some discussion. 9. Clerk Winter read a letter from the insurance company pertaining to terrorism. Clerk will check with Steve Lappan pertaining to his recommendation. Supervisor to get a calendar for the hall. Some discussion
PENDING BUSINESS:
10. Roads - New road engineer as of March, 2012
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Greenbush Township Residents
With a desire to keep the township running smooth. We(Greenbush Township) are in need of people to serve on the zoning board of appeals, planning commission, GRAC
If interested, please contact Art Winter, clerk, at (989) 724-6771 or a letter of intent to:
Greenbush Township
C/O Art Winter
2779 S.US Hwy 23
Greenbush, Mi 48738
Or any member of the Greenbush Township Board.
- MOTION ABRAHAM/OLIN TO ADJOURN AT 7:57 P.M.
Art Winter
Greenbush Township Clerk
- DENOTES MOTION
cc: Board/attorney
NOTE: PUBLISHED PRIOR TO BOARD APPROVAL – NEXT REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING TUESDAY DECEMBER 6TH, 2011 NEXT REGULAR SCHEDULED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, THURSDAY MAY3RD , 2012 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL.
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