unapproved
DUNDEE TOWNSHIP
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 27, 2008
The regular meeting of the Dundee Township Board was held Tuesday May 27, 2008 at the Dundee Township Hall. Clerk Lupu called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion by Clerk Lupu and supported by Trustee Lazette to appoint Trustee Juckette to chair the meeting of May 27, 2008 due to the absence of Supervisor Uhl. Motion carried.
Present were Clerk Lupu, Treasurer Goetz and Trustees: Larson, Lazette, Juckette and Winkelman.
Motion by Treasurer Goetz and supported by Trustee Winkelman to approve the agenda with the revision moving new business item number 3 Eric Ferrall of Wacker Chemie AG presentation to follow the treasurer's report. Motion carried.
Motion by Trustee Larson and supported by Treasurer Goetz to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held May 13, 2008 and waive the reading of such. Motion carried.
Motion by Clerk Lupu and supported by Trustee Larson to accept the treasurer's report for April 2008. Motion carried.
A presentation was given to board members by Eric Ferrall regarding Polymar Modifed Soil (P.M.S.). This is a newly developed material that is being used as an alternate road substance. It is stronger than asphalt and with minimal maintenance has a greater life expectancy. It has been applied on roads from Canada to Argentina. It was originally developed for dust binding and control then researched for sub-base stabilization. A test plot was applied at the waste water treatment plant in Adrian in an area where heavy truck traffic occurs with favorable results. The cost for application is approximately 25% of the cost of asphalt applications. Board members will compile a list of possible test roads and contact the road commission to discuss the project.
CORREPSONDENCE
- 1. Charter Communications
- 2. Cindy Wadysz request
- 3. Caring Alternatives, Inc.
- 4. SEMCOG resource guide
- 5. Dundee Township Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of April 16, 2008
Motion by Trustee Larson and supported by Treasurer Goetz to accept the correspondence and place on file. Motion carried.
OFFICIAL REPORTS
Assessing Department
Christine Fricke and Marilyn Larson will be attending an assessor's meeting on Wednesday.
Building Department
Bob Madaski attended an Ida Planning Commission meeting on May 13, 2008 regarding a proposed private park that will allow dirt bike racing to be held. The DEQ is now involved and future meetings will be determined at a later date.
A resident located on Alford Road has requested an extension to his building permit. He is currently waiting for Edison. Motion by Trustee Winkelman and supported by Trustee Larson to extend Mr. Deutsch's building permit for 30 days. Motion carried.
Trustee Larson
A new flag was placed at the Oak Grove Cemetery for Memorial Day. A new one has been ordered for Maple Grove also.
Trustee Lazette
A planning commission meeting was held on May 21st regarding wind turbines and outside wood burning stoves. Wind turbine revisions involving noise levels, setbacks, auto breaks and stove revisions pertaining to fuel criteria and chimney height will be clarified with consultant Jeff Purdy.
Trustee Juckette
A catch basin damaged by an auto accident, is retaining water to ditches along Meanwell Road. The drain commission will be contacted for repair.
Trustee Winkelman
An estimate of $6,600.00 was received for repair of the fire department siren. A cost of $6,000.00 was also obtained for sandblasting and painting of the siren tower. Motion by Trustee Lazette and supported by Trustee Winkelman to approve the estimate for repair of the siren at a cost of $6,600.00 through Welco Industrial Ltd. and the estimated cost of sandblasting the existing tower at a cost $6,000.00. Motion carried.
Treasurer Goetz
Bank of America gave notification that they will no longer collect taxes for the township. This will leave United Bank & Trust as the only banking establishment to assist the township in tax collection.
Clerk Lupu
New voter I.D. cards will be sent to all registered voters notifying them of their new polling locations. Audit information is being finalized.
NEW BUSINESS
The committee formed to interview applicants for the remaining treasurer term received one resume from Ms. Linda Sontag. She is retired from the Milan Prison system and has done extensive work in many financial areas from her position at the prison to assisting her husband in family farming business. Motion by Trustee Larson and supported by and supported by Clerk Lupu to appoint Linda S. Sontag as Township Treasurer for the unexpired term effective May 27, 2008 through November 3, 2008. Roll call vote as follows: Trustee Winkelman yea, Trustee Lazette yea, Trustee Juckette yea, Trustee Larson yea, Clerk Lupu yea, and Treasurer Goetz abstain. Motion carried.
The Monroe County Solid Waste Management Plan has amended the plan to include Steven's Disposal & Recycling Service, Inc. as an approved solid waste disposal area. Motion by Clerk Lupu and supported by Trustee Lazette to approve the Dundee Township Monroe County Solid Waste Management Plan Amendment Resolution 2008-3. Roll call vote as follows: Trustee Larson yea, Trustee Lazette yea, Trustee Winkelman yea, Clerk Lupu yea, Trustee Juckette yea and Treasurer Sontag abstain. Motion carried.
OTHER BOARD COMMENTS
Trustee Juckette presented Treasurer Goetz with a commemorative plaque for her years of service to the township. She has been a tremendous asset to the township and the community.
Motion by Trustee Winkelman and supported by Trustee Larson to pay the bills in the amount of $9,798.00. Motion carried.
The large total associated with the manual journal entries was due to audit adjustments made annually at the fiscal year audit. Motion by Clerk Lupu and supported by Trustee Lazette to approve the manual journal entry report in the amount of $1,126,513.79. Motion carried.
Motion by Clerk Lupu and supported by Trustee Lazette to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Time of adjournment was 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tira J. Lupu
ATTEST:
Rollo A. Juckette
Township Trustee
