CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CLAYTON-----WHEN GIVING OUT DRAFT MINUTES INCLUDE DISCLAIMER

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

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The regular Board of Trustees meeting of the Charter Township of Clayton was called to order by Supervisor Gehringer at 7:00 p.m. September 8, 2016 at the Clayton Township Hall.

Board MEMBERS:

Supervisor Chris Gehringer Trustees: Greg Childers

ClerkDennis Milem Mike Crockett

Treasurer Rick Caruso Tammy Kapraun

Rich Tesner

Pledge to Flag

ROLL CALL: Members Present: Caruso, Gehringer,Tesner, Kapraun, Milem and Crockett. Childers absent.

AGENDA: MOTION by Tesner and seconded by Kapraun to approve amended agenda to add Cost Recovery for Fire Department.ROLL CALL: YES: Gehringer, Tesner, Crockett, Kapraun, Milem and Caruso. MOTION CARRIED.

MINUTES: MOTION by Carusoand seconded by Crockettto approve the Augustmeetingsminutes. ROLL CALL: YES: Gehringer, Milem,Caruso,Tesner, Crockett and Kapraun. MOTION CARRIED.

BILLS LIST: MOTION by Kapraunand seconded by Tesnerto approve the Bill’s List as presented. ROLL CALL: YES: Caruso, Gehringer and Tesner. NO: Kapraun, Milem and Crockett. MOTION DENIED.

MOTION by Caruso and seconded by Milem to approve Bill’s List except for check #18615- Credit Cards. ROLL CALL: YES: Tesner, Kapraun, Milem, Cro9ckett, Caruso and Gehringer. MOTION CARRIED.

TREASURER’S REPORT: MOTION by Carusoand seconded by Crockettto approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented. ROLL CALL: YES: Milem, Tesner,Caruso, Kapraun, Crockett, and Gehringer. MOTION CARRIED.

2016 BUDGET REVIEW: MOTION by Kapraun and seconded by Tesner to approve adjustments to 2016 budget: $3112.87 to 101-191.000-727 Office Supplies. $3112.87 from 101-265-000-727.000 Office Supplies. $300.00 to 101-919.000-725 Other Election Workers, $300.00 from 101-191-000-964.000 Miscellaneous. $500.00 to 101-265-000-853.000 Telephone, $500.00 from 101-265.000-976.000 Building Improvements. $300.00 to 101-101.000-720.000 Life Insurance, $300.00 from 101-101.000-804.000 Conference and Workshop.ROLL CALL: YES: Gehringer, Kapraun, Milem, Crockett, Caruso and Tesner. MOTION CARRIED.

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PUBLIC COMMENT:

BOARD COMMENT:

CORRESPONDENCE: Genesee County Siren Project.

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

PUBLICLY FUNDED HEALTH INSURANCE ACT: MOTION by Milem and seconded by Caruso to adopt resolution 16-0908-01 to opt out of Publicly Funded Health Insurance Act. ROLL CALL: YES: Gehringer, Kapraun, Milem, Crockett, Caruso and Tesner. MOTION CARRIED.

1033 GOVERNMENT PROGRAM-PROPERTY ACQUISITION POLICY: Discussion. No Board action.

L-4029: MOTION by Milem and seconded by Caruso to adopt resolution 16-0908-02 to adopt 2016 L-4029. ROLL CALL: YES: Gehringer, Tesner, Kapraun, Milem, Crockett, and Caruso. MOTION CARRIED.

CHARITABLE GAMING LICENSES FOR EASTERN MICHIGAN HOCKEY ASSOC: MOTION by Milem and seconded by Kapraun to adopt resolution 16-0908-03 Gaming License for Eastern Michigan Hockey Assoc. ROLL CALL: YES: Gehringer, Tesner, Kapraun, Milem, Crockett and Caruso. MOTION CARRIED.

FICK COMPOSTING: MOTION by Caruso and seconded by Kapraun to allow Fick Composting to apply for renewal of DEQ permit having complied with ordnances of Clayton Township having to do with noxious odors. ROLL CALL: YES: Tesner, Kapraun, Milem, Crockett, Caruso and Gehringer. MOTION CARRIED.

POLICE DEPARTMENT HOURS: Discussion to have Police Department open 50 hours per week. To be reviewed at later date. No Board action.

SPONSOR FOR BUILDING INSPECTOR: MOTION by Caruso and seconded by Milem to have Clayton Township sponsor Lorne Knault for State of Michigan Building Inspectors licenses. ROLL CALL: YES: Milem, Crockett, Caruso, Gehringer, Tesner and Kapraun. MOTION CARRIED.

EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATION POLICY: MOTION by Milem and seconded by Kapraun to adopt resolution 16-0908-04, Eyewitness Identification Policy. ROLL CALL: YES: Gehringer, Tesner, Kapraun, Milem, Crockett and Caruso. MOTION CARRIED.

REIMBURSEMENT OF TOWING FEES (POLICE DEPARTMENT): MOTION by Kapraun and seconded by Caruso to refund $150.00 dollars to Dennis Richey for Towing expense. ROLL CALL: YES: Tesner, Kapraun, Milem, Crockett, Caruso and Gehringer. MOTION CARRIED.

LANDMARK APPRAISAL COMPANY CONTRACT: MOTION by Milem and seconded by Tesner to extend Landmark Appraisal Companies contract for 2017 and 2018 for Township Assessing. $35,500.00 per year, $71,000.00 total for two years. ROLL CALL: YES: Kapraun, Milem, Crockett, Caruso, Gehringer and Tesner. MOTION CARRIED.

COST RECOVERY FOR SWARTZ CREEK AREA FIRE DEPARTMENT: Cost recovery to be handles by Township Attorney though office of the Supervisor.

CLOSED SESSION: Motion by Milem and seconded by Gehringer to recess regular meeting of Board at 8:26p.m.to meet in closed session under MCL 15.268(a) to consider the dismissal, suspension or disciplining of or to hear complaints or charges brought against, or to consider a periodic personnel evaluation of a public officer, employee, staff member, which was requested in writing by Janet Swerszcz.

MOTION by Gehringer and seconded by Kapraun to reconvene regular Board meeting from closed session at 9.03 p.m. ROLL CALL: YES: Caruso, Gehringer, Tesner, Kapraun, Milem and Crockett. MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION by Milem and seconded by Caruso to terminate employment of Janet Swarszcz as of September 9, 2016 close of business day. ROLL CALL: YES: Caruso, Gehringer, Tesner, Kapraun, Milem and Crockett. MOTION CARRRIED.

PUBLIC COMMENT

BOARD COMMENT

REPORTS:

ATTORNEY: Ken Tucker

ROADS AND BRIDGES: Chris Gehringer

WATER AND WASTE: Rick Caruso

FIRE BOARD: Tammy Kapraun

PLANNING COMMISSION: Denny Milem

METROPOLITAN ALLIANCE: No Meeting

911: Chris Gehringer

POLICE REPORT: Chief Tucker

Meeting Adjourned: 9:21 p.m.

Minutes byMinutes Accepted by

Dennis Milem, ClerkChris Gehringer, Supervisor