Henrietta Township
11120 Musbach Road
Munith, MI 49259
517-596-3374
Regular Meeting
January 12, 2011
A work session was held prior to the beginning of the Regular Meeting for the purpose of reviewing invoices and communications.
Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Henrietta Township Meeting Room, 11120 Musbach Road, Munith, MI 49259. All members present.
L. Bamm presented the agenda for review.
Moved by A. Grimes, supported by A. Faist to approve minutes of the Regular Meeting held on December 8, 2010 as presented and reviewed. Motion carried.
SPECIAL ORDER
County Commissioner D. Lutchka gave an update on events occurring at the county level including a new Policy Committee for the county and the retirement of R. Treacher.
L. Bamm presented service pin awards to members of the fire department.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
TREASURERS REPORT – S. DODGE
General Fund Balance 12-01-10$ 202,156.85
Income 26,834.95
Disbursements 49,752.92
General Fund Balance 12-31-10$ 179,238.88
Stabilization Fund 12-31-10$ 100,157.78
Delinquent Tax Account 12-31-10$ -0-
Public Improvement Fund 12-31-10$ 269,761.22
Vehicle Replacement Fund 12-31-10$ 98,517.76
Total Interest Earned 12-31-10$ 103.47
S. Dodge reported that the 2010 property taxes collected December 1 – 31 was $913,275.24 and the 2010 property taxes collected from July 1 – December 31 was $2,996,753.79.
S. Dodge noted that 2010 taxes were posted and current in tax payments to tax units. Receipts will be mailed by the end of the week. All bank accounts are covered by insurance. Next months’ report will show changes in accounts. December Board of Review changes have been implemented and new, corrected tax bills have been mailed out to residents, and three refunds are being processed. The audit response lists several ways to keep current with deadlines. The personal computer used for reports is no longer working, so S. Dodge is learning to use the office computer Microsoft Word program.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT – R. TRIPP
Building Fees Collected$ 1,485.00
Electrical Fees Collected$ 130.00
Plumbing Fees Collected$ 260.00
Mechanical Fees Collected$ 130.00
Site Plan Review Fees Collected$ 80.00
Address Fees Collected$ -0-
Total Fees Collected$ 2,085.00
Cost of Construction$ 231,000
Includes 3 building permits for 1 new house, 1 garage and breezeway with ramp, and 1 fire restoration, 1 electrical permit, 1 plumbing permit, 2 mechanical permits, and 2 site plan reviews.
ASSESSOR – VICKIE BRADLEY
V. Bradley reported that the March Board of Review would meet on March 14, 2011 and March 16, 2011. She also noted that she had received the ratios for all classes from Jackson County Equalization Department and that in general, the 2011 assessments will be lower than in 2010. The inflationary rate that will be applied to the taxable value formula is 1.017. Building permits, land values and economic condition factors are being entered into the computer, and section 28 is being reviewed. By summer 2011 we should have the entire township completed.
FIRE DEPARTMENT – R. WETMORE
R. Wetmore reported the fire department responded to 17 calls in December, including 16 medical calls and 1 call for arcing wires. Total calls for 2010 were 243, which was 45 less than 2009 and 80 less than 2008.
R. Wetmore requested the township authorize him to purchase a rope and reel for ice water rescue. He noted that the Pleasant Lake Homeowners Association donated $625 to purchase one rope and reel, and that the township needs 2 sets to secure both people during an ice water rescue. Moved by A. Faist, supported by A. Grimes to authorize Chief Wetmore to purchase a rope and reel for ice water rescue at a cost of $625.00. Motion carried.
R. Wetmore noted that a concrete pad had been completed to allow placement of a diesel tank to supply fuel to the generator during a power outage.
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT/ZONING – J. SOUTHWORTH
J. Southworth reported there was 1 site plan review, 5 ordinance complaints, no written warnings, no civil infraction issued, 6 requests for information, and 150 miles driven for a total of 23 hours.
TRANSFER STATION – A. GRIMES
Monthly Reported Income:$ 2,606.00
Northwest Refuse Trucking:$ 284.36
Jackson County Incinerator:$ 1,278.16
Salary for Month:$ 875.00
Total Expenses:$ 2,524.13
Total Recycled for December: 5.12 tons or 10,240 pounds
Total Recycled for 2010: 76.66 tons or 153,320 pounds
PLANNING COMMISSION – A. FAIST
N. Hawley reported the planning commission held a Public Hearing during it’s regular meeting on December 14th to receive public comment regarding an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to include participation in the FEMA Flood Plan program, and presented the Floodplain Management ordinance for adoption. Moved by A. Faist, supported by A. Grimes to adopt Ordinance #41 – Floodplain Management Provisions of the State Construction Code. Roll Call: A. Faist, yes; S. Dodge, yes; A. Grimes, yes; S. Keene, yes; and L. Bamm, yes. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
L. Bamm presented the 2011 Federal Poverty Guidelines for poverty exemptions for consideration. Moved by A. Grimes, supported by S. Keene to adopt the 2011 Federal Poverty Guidelines. Motion carried.
L. Bamm presented Board of Review training for discussion. Moved by S. Keene, supported by S. Dodge to approve board of review members training at a cost of $75.00 per person. Motion carried.
S. Dodge presented information on the summer tax bill collection fee, and recommended that it remain at $1.75 per parcel for Northwest Schools, East Jackson Schools, Jackson Community College and Jackson Intermediate School District. Moved by S. Keene, supported by A. Grimes to keep fees at $1.75 per parcel for the summer tax collection. Motion carried.
L. Bamm requested a quarterly budget meeting be scheduled. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 following the sewer study meeting scheduled for 5:00 p.m.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
L. Bamm reported that the sewer study team met earlier that day to review and prepare the petition for the sewer district.
OTHER REPORTS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
N. Hawley noted that anyone in the township could obtain flood insurance.
R. Troman announced that the Pleasant Lake Homeowners Association is having a chicken barbeque dinner at Hankerd’s on Saturday night, January 22, 2011. R. Tripp’s band will entertain the guests.
L. Grinage noted that the case involving T. Stevens has been postponed for 60 days.
Moved by A. Grimes, supported by A. Faist to pay the bills as submitted and reviewed. Motion carried.
Moved by A. Grimes, supported by A. Faist to adjourn. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
S. Keene, Henrietta Township Clerk
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