BUDGET HEARING

Township Supervisor Ed Roddy Brought the budget hearing and the truth in taxation meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.  The meeting was short – there were no attendees other than four board members.

• MOTION OLIN/DAILEY TO CLOSE THE BUDGET HEARING AT  6:15 P.M. ROLL CALL VOTE — MOTION CARRIED

 

 

  Greenbush Township Regular Board

Supervisor Roddy called meeting to order on Tuesday March 6, 2012 at 7:00 P.M., at the township hall.  Five (5) 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

ABSENT

Trustee                  -     Gary Abraham

 

• MOTION DAILEY/OLIN TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED – ALL AYES  MOTION CARRIED
• MOTION WINTER/OLIN TO ACCEPT  THE FEBRUARY  MINUTES AS WRITTEN  – MOTION CARRIED
• MOTION WINTER/OLIN  TO APPROVE THE FINANCIAL REPORT AND PLACE ON FILE FOR AUDIT – MOTION CARRIED
• MOTION OLIN/DAILEY TO ADOPT AS PRESENTED BUDGET AMENDMENT 2011-2012.2 – -ROLL CALL VOTE ALL AYES  ABRAHAM ABSENT
• MOTION OLIN/RODDY  TO PAY FEBRUARY BILLS AS PRESENTED – CHECKS # 14378-14408 – GRAND TOTAL  $17,678.09-  FIRE – $928.43 –REMAINDER – $16,749.66  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 level.   Some discussion.

2.   Chief Franks who stated four (4) first responder calls for the month of February and no fire calls.  The chief stated that he has changed to two fire meetings a month for the winter months and has three new members on the fire department.  Some discussion.

3.  Zoning Administrator Major stated no permits and no complaint for the month of February.  The problem with tarps as a fence has surfaced again in the township and will be turned over to the township attorney.  Some discussion.

4.    Hall rentals –Supervisor Roddy stated one rental this month.

5.    Assessor Schwickert not present at this meeting.

. CORRESPONDENCE:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   6.   Supervisor Roddy had correspondence that he shared with the board.  Some discussion.

7.         Clerk had notice from Consumers Energy that they are changing meters on the  houses.

PENDING BUSINESS:

8.   Roads  -  New road supervisor at the road commission.

9.   MOTION OLIN/DAILEY  TO APPROVE THE 2012-2013 BUDGET – -ROLL CALL VOTE  -ALL AYES – - ABRAHAM ABSENT – CARRIED

10.  Pat Dailey, Treasurer, being new on the township board, questioned how bids for the township were requested and how much were the amounts we went out for bids.  Supervisor Roddy answered her questions.  Much discussion.

OLD BUSINESS:  

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS: 

President Nebbie Kushmaul stated the condition of our flag at the hall.  Clerk Winter stated he would get a new one.  Some discussion

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/DAILEY TO ADJOURN AT 7:50 P.M.

       Art Winter

                                                                                                                                                            Greenbush Township Clerk

 

• DENOTES MOTION

cc: Board/attorney

 

NOTE:  PUBLISHED PRIOR TO BOARD APPROVAL – NEXT REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING TUESDAY APRIL 03, 2012   NEXT REGULAR SCHEDULED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, THURSDAY MAY 3RD , 2012  AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL.