Republic Township Board

April 27, 2017

Regular Meeting Minutes

  1. CALL TO ORDER:

Supervisor Ulrich called the meeting to order @ 7:00pm….All Board Members were present.

  1. SALUTE TO FLAG:
  1. WELCOME TO THE PUBLIC
  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

Motion by Supervisor Ulrichseconded by Trustee Stankusto approve the agenda with the addition of 8JHistorical Society, 9I Insight FS & 9H MCSWCall in favor, motion carried.

  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

03/23/17Budget Hearing – Motion by Trustee Stankus, seconded by Clerk Brancheau, all in favor motion carried

03/23/17Regular Meeting– Motion by Trustee Stankus, seconded by Clerk Brancheau, all in favor motion carried

  1. PUBLIC COMMENT:

Ken Salo

  1. REPORTS:
  2. TRUSTEE FELDHUSEN– Thank you to all of the people who helped out during the storm.
  3. TRUSTEE STANKUS-MCSWC, Will discuss the letter from them during 9H
  4. CLERK BRANCHEAU–Attended MTA conference and made sure we stayed in touch with our people during the Storm.
  5. TREASURER KOSKI – Nothing at this time
  6. DPW– Letter from DEQ on water supply evaluation. They strongly suggest another water main, which will be addressed in future, repairs to the water plant and repair to the missing panel on the North water tower. Both of those items are already being addressed. Appreciate all the hard work from DPW during the storm
  7. IOHT –Mr. Dean DuMoulin is no longer going to be able to attend IOHT meetings and is stepping down. Motion by Supervisor Ulrich to pay government mileage and $15.00 per meeting, Clerk Brancheau amended the motion to $30.00 per meeting, seconded by Supervisor Ulrich, all in favor motion carried. Position to be posted.
  8. FIRE/AMBULANCE–Nothing at this time.
  9. ASSESSOR– Gary Johnson finished the BOR and took the role to the County. I assumed the position on April 1 and am working on various things now.
  10. PLANNING COMMISSION–Did not hold a meeting this month due to the storm.
  1. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR–Pending complaint from Mr. John Ison.
  1. SUPERVISOR–Attended Rail Line meeting, BOR meeting
  1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
  2. Sewer Grant– Letter from Matt Treado regarding status. Also advised that grant money is available for Wellhead Protection update. Copy attached.
  3. Veteran’s Memorial – Currently has a balance of $13,703.42 to help pay for the new memorial.
  4. Mine Rail–Sent to attorneys for final review.
  5. P.C. Openings –Received 2 letters. One from Frank Haslip and one from Gary Johnson. Motion by Treasurer Koski, seconded by Clerk Brancheau toaccept both. All in favor, motion carried.
  6. Wellhead Protection –covered under 8a.
  7. DPW Hire –Brooks Fetters. Motion to hire by Supervisor Ulrich, seconded by Treasurer Koski…

Roll Call Vote:

Supervisor Ulrich __X__ Aye - _____ Nay

Treasurer Koski __X__ Aye - _____Nay

Clerk Brancheau __X__ Aye - _____ Nay

Trustee Feldhusen __X__ Aye - ____Nay

Trustee Stankus __X__ Aye - ____Nay

All in favor, Motion is carried.

  1. IOHT Millage Renewal – Election in August 2017 to request renewal.
  2. Ordinance Enforcement Officer Hire – received 4 applications/letters of interest. Mr. David Grace, Mr. Jason Barbier and Mr. Uren spoke. Motion by Treasurer Koski, seconded by Supervisor Ulrich to hire Mr. David Grace for the position… and thank you to everyone for your interest and willingness to help.

Roll Call Vote:

Supervisor Ulrich __X__ Aye - _____ Nay

Treasurer Koski __X__ Aye - _____Nay

Clerk Brancheau __X__ Aye - _____ Nay

Trustee Feldhusen __X__ Aye - ____Nay

Trustee Stankus __X__ Aye - ____Nay

All in favor, Motion is carried.

  1. Campground Grant – This paperwork should be completed by Mr. Sanders from the engineering firm.
  2. Bank Building & Historical Society – Mr. Ken Salo spoke regarding the plans the Historical Society has for their portion of the building.
  1. NEW BUSINESS:
  2. FOIA Appeal–Supervisor Ulrich made motion to consider her request, this was seconded by Trustee Stankus; there was much discussion. Supervisor Ulrich and Trustee Stankus voted Aye, Treasurer Koski, Clerk Brancheau and Trustee Feldhusen vote Nay; the motion failed. Motion by Treasurer Koski, seconded by Clerk Brancheau to deny the appeal. There was additional discussion, Clerk Brancheau repeated her support of the motion

Roll Call Vote:

Supervisor Ulrich _____ Aye - ___X__ Nay

Treasurer Koski __X__ Aye - _____Nay

Clerk Brancheau __X__ Aye - _____ Nay

Trustee Feldhusen __X__ Aye - ____Nay

Trustee Stankus _____ Aye - __X__Nay

Majority in favor, Motion is carried.

  1. UPEA-Fire Bay alterations–$4,500.00 to draw up plans. Motion by Supervisor Ulrich to accept UPEA proposal to redesign fire bay, seconded by Trustee Stankus, there was discussion, Trustee Feldhusen mentioned that the parking situation needs to be addressed. There was additional discussion

Roll Call Vote:

Supervisor Ulrich __X__ Aye - _____ Nay

Treasurer Koski _____ Aye - __X____Nay

Clerk Brancheau _____ Aye - __X___ Nay

Trustee Feldhusen _____ Aye - _X___Nay

Trustee Stankus __X__ Aye - ____Nay

Majority against, motion fails

  1. LandBank –There are three properties that are for sale due to unpaid property taxes, the Township has first right of refusal. Motion by Treasurer Koski to deny acquiring the properties and authorize the LandBank to acquire the properties for demolition, seconded by Supervisor Ulrich, All in favor, motion carried.
  2. Addition to Security –Old Fire Bay, one camera in SE corner of the room, motion by Supervisor Ulrich to approve, seconded by Trustee Stankus, there was discussion;

Roll Call Vote:

Supervisor Ulrich __X___ Aye - _____ Nay

Treasurer Koski __X__ Aye - _____Nay

Clerk Brancheau _____ Aye - _X____ Nay

Trustee Feldhusen __X__ Aye - ____Nay

Trustee Stankus __X___ Aye - _____Nay

Majority in favor, Motion is carried.

  1. Additional Twp. Attorney –Attorney Koch provided proposal, motion by Supervisor Ulrich to accept on case by case basis, seconded by Trustee Stankus, all in favor, motion carried.

Roll Call Vote:

Supervisor Ulrich __X__ Aye - _____ Nay

Treasurer Koski __X__ Aye - _____Nay

Clerk Brancheau __X__ Aye - _____ Nay

Trustee Feldhusen __X__ Aye - ____Nay

Trustee Stankus __X__ Aye - ____Nay

All in favor, Motion is carried.

  1. MTA/PAC – Treasurer Koski and Clerk Brancheau explained that this was intended for Supervisor Ulrich as an individual, that they had all received one and made their private donations, but that the Township is prohibited by law from making any donations.
  2. Cuppad –Nothing
  3. MCSWMA Recycling Agreement – There will now be flat payments made for certain tonnage turned in to the recycling center. Motion by Treasurer Koski, seconded by Supervisor Ulrich to accept the new agreement

Roll Call Vote:

Supervisor Ulrich __X__ Aye - _____ Nay

Treasurer Koski __X__ Aye - _____Nay

Clerk Brancheau __X__ Aye - _____ Nay

Trustee Feldhusen __X__ Aye - ____Nay

Trustee Stankus __X__ Aye - ____Nay

All in favor, Motion is carried.

  1. Insight FS – Jack Filizetti from Insight FS spoke about a proposal to the Township regarding new fuel tanks, new pumps, supplying fuel etc. Motion to accept by Treasurer Koski, seconded by Clerk Brancheau. There was discussion. Amended motion by Supervisor Ulrich, seconded by Treasurer Koski to go with pump option 2 r filter.

Roll Call Vote:

Supervisor Ulrich __X__ Aye - _____ Nay

Treasurer Koski __X__ Aye - _____Nay

Clerk Brancheau __X__ Aye - _____ Nay

Trustee Feldhusen __X__ Aye - ____Nay

Trustee Stankus __X__ Aye - ____Nay

All in favor, Motion is carried.

  1. PAYMENT OF BILLS– Motion by Treasurer Koski, seconded by Supervisor Ulrich

Roll Call Vote:

Supervisor Ulrich __X__ Aye - _____ Nay

Treasurer Koski __X__ Aye - _____Nay

Clerk Brancheau __X__ Aye - _____ Nay

Trustee Feldhusen __X__ Aye - ____Nay

Trustee Stankus __X__ Aye - ____Nay

All in favor, Motion is carried.

  1. PUBLIC COMMENT:

Keith Perry

Aileen Todd

ADJOURNMENT: Supervisor Ulrich adjourned the meeting @ 8:40 pm.

Sworn and Subscribed to by:

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Marilyn Brancheau, Clerk Date