The meeting was brought to order by Schultz.   All board members present: Hanchek, King, Moraska, Nelson and Schultz.   Guests: Frank Gaber, Gerald Kleiman, David LeBoeuf, Chris LeBoeuf, and Dan Hammerberg.    The agenda was approved by John and Sandy.   Motion carried.  The regular minutes wee approved by Jim and John and the meeting on the 21st was approved by Jim and John. Motions carried.  The treasurer’s report was read by Hanchek and put on file.  

No liquor reports were presented by Oslund.  The fire report had one run with zero dollars in damages.
Memo #1—The thermal imaging camera we purchased in 2003 has stopped working.   It is too expensive to repair.  We can get another for about $9, 000.  Jim and Phyllis made a motion to purchase a new Imaging Camera for approximately $9,000. Motion carried.
Memo #2. The fire dept requested to have the park reserved for July 21 for a picnic fund raiser. A motion for support was made by John with Sandy supporting. Motion carried.
Memo #3—Hannahville has approved our grant for 4 mobile radios with a cost of about $2500.   The radios are in and the bill should be soon to follow.     Two grant applications have been submitted for a new pumper truck to replace Engine 1.  The estimated cost and amount I am applying  for is $275,000. Our share if awarded will be $13,750.  Also to replace our turnout gear for structural and wild land with a cost of $48,500 our cost $2425.00   Waiting on the award.  DNR grant applied for.

OLD AND NEW BUSINESS;
A subscription for Road and Bridges was renewed for free.
A copy of a letter to MEDC presented in request to Mr. West/Mr. Hanna to meet with Spalding Township in regards to a meeting with Spalding Township on January 18th, 2012.   All previous administrative personnel have always met with us each year.
Notification of a meeting for Michigan Stormwater Floodplain Association Annual Conference on February 29-March 2, in Detroit.
Annual meeting with the road commission will be held on February 1, at the Spalding Township Hall at 6:00.   Lil will call and confirm this.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources grant is due by April 2, 2012.  Lil will check and apply for help in removing old cement abutment in the river.
A copy of a plan from CUPPAD in regards to the Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan.  The plan has to be renewed every 5 years.
Board of Review Training will be held in Quinnesec on February 9th from 1-4 p.m. CST. Need check for $50.00 that will cover all board of review members, alternate and assessor and supervisor.   Much cheaper than the school held by MTA.
The annual convention will be held in Detroit on January 25-27.
Michigan Township Par Plan Risk Reduction Grant Program was due in December and sent out by Hannula Insurance.  A proof of protection was also sent out for the Ice Rink on Mr. Moraska’s property.
A letter and bill was received from Cedar River Lumber.  
Blight Ordinance was gone over.   A motion by Phyllis and seconded by John was made in regards to the passing of the Blight Ordinance with a roll call vote:  Sandy:   Yes   Phyllis:   Yes   Lilllian:   Yes   John:   Yes   James:   Yes.   Resolution carried.  Blight Ordinance will be printed in the Eagle Herald and within 30days it will be effective.
A meeting with CUPPAD on Feb. 21 at 9:00 in regards to discuss the Economic Development of Transportation with the road commission.
The Farmland Preservation Act in regards to the Dean Ernest Farm has been renewed.
A motion to pay the bills was made by Jim and John.   Roll Call Vote:  Jim:   Yes   John:   Yes  Lil:   Yes   Phyllis:   Yes   Sandy:   Yes    Motion carried.

Public Comment:  David LeBoeuf requested notification on the answer as to who is the head of HUD.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:55.
BUDGET HEARING was brought to order and adjustments were made with a motion from Jim and John.   Motion carried.    Hearing was adjourned at 8:25

Respectfully submitted,
Phyllis King, Clerk

The meeting was brought to order by Nelson. Schultz couldn’t talk.  All board members present:  Hanchek, King, Moraska, Nelson, and Schultz.   Guests:  Dan Hammerberg, Wayne Miller, John Anderson.
Public Comment:  Blight ordinance questioned.  Hall promised two months ago that he would get it done and still hasn’t got around to it.  Something needs to be done.  This has gone on long enough.  

The agenda was approved by Moraska and King. Motion carried.

The minutes from last month were approved by Moraska and Hanchek.  Motion carried.
Treasurer’s report stated that the taxes were coming in.
There will be a meeting on December 21, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. in regards to the LeBoeuf property and the RFL loan.

No liquor reports received.

Fire report had 6 runs with zero dollars in damages.

Memo #1 in regards to Insurance Recommendation Discussion and Membership Status.

There are some members that do not have certification for firefighter I or II which allows them to actively participate in fire calls.  Some do have difficulty attaining this certification.   They should be ready to achieve certification at the next county test.   Four active members need to be certified out of 21 active members.

John Nelson moved to have the Spalding Township Volunteer Fire Department members that need to be certified accomplish this certification with a six month grace period which will expire on June 30, 2012 or they will be dismissed with support from James Moraska.  Motion carried.
Memo #2 Grants    No changes from the last board meeting.

Old/New Business
December Board of Review—December 13—two corrections were taken care of by board and assessor.
No building permits have been received.
A notice from U.S. Department of Commerce Boundary and Annexation Survey update records regarding changes to legal boundaries, names and governmental status of all governmental units effective on or before January 1st of the survey year.   Changes were not made to Spalding Township boundaries this year.
Merit Network, Inc insurance coverage liability
MTPP Risk Reduction Grant Program.  It is a type of loss control and effective risk management.
Attorney Hall is faxing a lease for Mr. Moraska concerning the skating rink on his property.  All information has been sent with legal descriptions, etc.
Notice from Charter for a FCC date of November 9, 2011 for testing the National Emergency Alert System.  It failed and no word or update on the next step.
The Village of Powers and the Water Authority will be cooperating with Mr. James Moraska to supply the water for the skating rink.
Hannula Insurance did not see a problem for insurance coverage for the skating rink.
A motion to pay the bills was made by Jim with Sandy supporting.   Roll Call Vote:  Lil:   Yes   Phyllis:   Yes   Sandy:   Yes   Jim:   Yes   John:   Yes   Motion carried.    

Meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Phyllis King, Clerk

Meeting was brought to order by Schultz.  All board members present:  Hanchek, King, Moraska, Nelson, and Schultz.  

Public Comment:   King suggested December meeting be held on December 13th.   Board agreed.   

John Anderson stated a woman called about a copy of a property card.  It would be $30.00 out of work hours, but nothing if done during work hours on Wednesday.  There will be a meeting on December 10th and a meal that the township would pay for at the casino.  The township will also pay for the assessor’s meal.  Nelson moved to accept John Anderson’s new 4 year contract as Spalding Townships Assessor after receiving the LLC with support from Sandy.  Motion carried.
Lil and John went out and did new building permits.

The agenda was approved with additions by Jim and John.  Motion carried.
The clerk’s minutes were accepted by Jim and Sandy.  Motion carried.
Liquor reports were presented for October and November.
David LeBoeuf read the fire report with 1 run and zero dollars in damages.

Memo 1 stated that an Emergency Apparatus Maintenance person was here on Thursday and Friday to conduct the annual pump tests and pump maintenance.  We did have some valves replaced in Engine 1 and the pump packing tightened on each truck as well as pump oils changes. This year there was minimal repairs that needed to be completed.

The cemetery is snow covered and quiet.

The park has been having some vandalism problems.  Writing on walls and excrement on floor is taking place.   Water has been shut off and Pat has to haul water from home.  Board has decided to close bathroom down for the winter.   If it continues, we will keep bathrooms shut down.

Old/New Business
Adjustments have been made on the tax bill for American Towers after tax tribunal
A census survey has been sent in for the Department of Commerce.
Building permits for Robert Benson and Janet Kell have been received.
Kleiman Well Drilling was hired to shut down the water system at Veterans Park and the hand pump has been disabled and capped.
Letter from the State of Michigan Department of Licensing Regulatory Affairs Uniform Video Services Local Franchise Act in regards to our responses that need to be handed in by November 30th.  Clerk felt this didn’t pertain to us.
Information from CUPPAD in regard to funds requested for the state of Michigan for information and education targeting Prevention and Mitigation in the Wildland Urban Interface.
Charter has reported that there will be 25 more HD channels by December 4 of this year.
The skating rink this year will be placed by James Moraska’s Saw Shop.  John and Sandy gave Lil permission to spend $2000 for the skating rink as is needed.
John made a motion with Phyllis supporting to have the township provide a Stenberg Sitter for the months the skating rink is open.   Motion carried.  Lil will call board members in regards to the water that will be needed.     The rink will be 100 x 125.
A motion to pay the bills was made by John with Sandy supporting.  Roll Call Vote  Jim:   Yes   John:   Yes    Lil:   Yes   Phyllis:   Yes   Sandy:   Yes   Motion carried.

Mike Shannon would like to see Picturesque Signs for the entrance to the communities.

Meeting was adjourned by John and Jim at 7:25 p.m.

GOOD LUCK HUNTING AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING.

Respectfully,
Phyllis King, clerk

The meeting was brought to order by Schultz.   Board members present:  Hanchek, King, Moraska, Nelson, and Schultz.  Guests:  Gerald Kleiman, David LeBoeuf.
Board members requested a change of meeting date.   It has been changed to November 9th at 6:30.  
The agenda was approved with additions by John Nelson and Jim Moraska.   Motion carried.
The minutes were approved by John Nelson with Sandy Hanchek supporting.   Motion carried.
The treasurer’s report was read, accepted and put on file.
The fire report was read by David LeBoeuf with 2 runs and zero dollars in damages.
Memo #1—-Grants for Hannahville have been awarded for 4 mobile radios and 1 base radio.  The total request was $2500 and we are waiting for the radios to come in.  Dan has submitted two grant applications.   One for a new pumper truck and for turnout gear for structural and wild land.   Also an application for a DNR grant with a 50-50 match has been made.   We are waiting award announcements
Memo#2—Emergency Apparatus Maintenance will be here either Thursday afternoon or Friday morning this week to conduct our annual pump testing on Engine 1 and Engine Tanker 2.
Park and Cemetery are good and all picked up and ready for winter.
Assessment report—we won the tax tribunal on personal property for American Tower Transmission Co.
Snow plow bids were opened.   Only one was received from Gerald Kleiman for $45.00 per plow of two inches.  Moraska moved to accept the bid with Nelson supporting.   Motion carried.
The skating rink was discussed.   David LeBoeuf complained about the vandalism that was done to his Laudermat due to skaters coming into his place of business with their skates on and damaging his flooring to the tune of about $2500.00.  Most of the board members did not know about this damage.  There is not a place at this time to put the ice rink.  Jim did state that maybe it could be placed by his place of business.

OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
-A letter from AT&T in regards to the Metro Act right of way permit extension which will take us to October 31, 2014.  It has been signed by Lil and sent.
-MTA announcement of Xmas Party to be held at Hannahville on December 10 for $20.00 per person with a $25.00 gift from the township.
-Dan Menacher has requested a copy of our cell tower ordinance which was adopted on June 21, 2011 and put on file with the Building Code Department.
-Building permits applied for from James and Julie Marsicek and Thomas Pipkorn.
-A DEQ complaint was received in regards to a violation by Don Johnson and Ted Hanchek with an order to remove all fill in wetlands by September 30, 2011.
-First American Title Insurance Co. has requested a tax certification for property on Ash Lane in Spalding Township.
-Announcement that we should be receiving a Government Units Survey from the Census Bureau.
-In regards to Michigan Strategic Funds, all Fund Managers must have approval for all disbursements from RLF Funds.  That would happen after the 6/23/11 email that was sent.
-A letter from public health with a following phone call and a copy of the water testing that was presented to them.  We had our water tested by Kleiman Well Drilling before Veterans Park was opened this season and we do have a copy and payment proof.  We have to disable the well with the pump handle located by the playground.
-We have contacted CUPPAD in regards to upcoming projects for 2012.
-A Michigan Public Safety Survey needs to be filled out and sent in.
-We have received a check from Rodrquez Insurance Company from Canada
-A tax request form L4029 from North Central Area Schools has been received.
-A notification from Charter in regards to the removal of youtoo by November 15, 2011.

A motion to pay the bills was made by Moraska with Nelson supporting.   Roll Call Vote:  Sandy:   Yes   Phyllis:   Yes   Lil:   Yes  John:   Yes   Jim:   Yes   Motion carried.
John with Jim supporting adjourned the meeting at 8:00.
BUDGET HEARING 2ND QUARTER

Nelson gave King permission to do the adjustments with Moraska supporting.   Motion carried.
Adjourned @ 8:15 by Nelson and Moraska.

Respectfully submitted,
Phyllis King, Clerk

The meeting was brought to order by Schultz.   All board members present: Hanchek, King, Nelson, Schultz absent Moraska.   Guests: Dan Hammerberg, Puffy Miller, Pat Grondin, John Anderson, Jared Hafemen@7:50, Gerald Kleiman,
Assessor stated the Mulador Tax Tribunal is set.   Puffy asked about the Blight Ordinance.   Lil has called.   John Nelson offered to call him to see if he could step it up.  

       Nelson moved to approve the agenda with Sandy supporting.  Motion carried.  
       The minutes for the August 23 meeting were approved by Nelson with Hanchek supporting.  Motion carried.
       The regular meeting minutes were approved by Nelson with Hanchek supporting. Motion carried.  
        The treasurer’s report was read and approved and filed.  
       The fire report was read by Hammerberg.  Memo # 1 in regards to grants.  Hannahville grant was approved.   The check has been received and radios have been ordered.   The AFG grants have opened and will close this week.  Engine one would be replaced for a grant of $275,000.   Our share if awarded would be $13,750.  Dan also applied for turn out gear grant for structural and wild land for approximately $48,500 our share would be $2425,    Dan also made a grant app. for a DNR 50-50 match.   We are waiting an award announcement.
Memo #2 is in regard to starting Cadet Program.  Boards concern was liability.  Dan will check with the school.
CEMETERY CLOSE OF CLEANING WILL BE ON OCTOBER 20 AND WINTER DECORATION CAN BE PUT ON NOVEMBER 1, 2011.

Pat reported the gates are up and some curbing has been installed

OLD/NEW BUSINESS
       PIPR form has been submitted to state regarding possible purchase of 11.2 acres for an Industrial Park.   Public meeting minute’s historical and environmental review has been done and also sent.
       CDBG regionalization of areas of Michigan for these RFL funds has been decided.  We will be in Region 1 and there are 5 regions.  It is already a done deal.  The state is taking back the funds as of January 1, 2012
       Building permits were received for Scott Chouninard, Craig and Heidi Potter.
       MTA Christmas party will be held on December 10, 2011.  Price is $20.00 per person and $25.00 gift is expected to be donated by the township.
       Charter Communications has announced a change of office hours in Kingsford which will be effective on October 4 of this year.   Also a raise for late fees of $3.00.  They will also be providing HD new channels as of October 4, 2011/
       Menominee County Board of Commissioners has announced that all members appointed by the board to committees will be considered volunteers and will not be compensated for meeting fees.  Mileage allowance will be provided at the IRS rate.  They have changed their by laws.
       A receipt from the road commission was received for $5,018.21 which is our share of the three way road program.
       McKesson Governmental Entity Class Action Notice to us in regards if we paid for brand name prescription drugs.   We do not have this insurance.   We only pay social security.   Our township does not provided retirement insurance.
       CUPPAD has notified us in regards to a notice of intent for work force and Michigan Jobs for a $150,000 grant applied for from the Federal Government.  Senator Casperson was requested by an open letter endorsing economic activities.   He has been asked to meet with us. Representative McBroom has also been requested for a meeting with township by request of Schultz and Board.
       Notification from CUPPAD in regards to the Economic Vitality Incentive Program Grant if two governmental units voluntarily elect to combine government operations on or after October 1, 2011 it gives the units the ability to apply for grants that are structured to offset costs associated with mergers, inter-local agreements and cooperative efforts for cities, villages, townships, and counties. This is supplied by the Michigan Department of Treasury.  All information was given out to board members.
       Fire Department credit cards for Wells Fargo have been cancelled.   Money was not refunded.
       MI Department of Treasury Form L4029 has been received from the ISD in regards to a Tax Rate Request
       A notification from Alger Delta in regards to an Energy Optimization Plan.
       NMU sent an economic development form survey.
       There will be a MTA meeting tomorrow at the Nadeau Township Hall @7:00
       A flag was ordered for Garris Fleetwood.  We need to raise the cost of flags for the cemetery.  John made a motion to raise the price to $100.00 per memory flag with support from Phyllis.   Motion carried.
       A meeting with Casperson should be preferably held on a Friday night or Saturday morning.   Lil will call and set up a meeting.
A motion to pay the bills was made by John with Sandy supporting.   Roll Call Vote:  John:    Yes    Lil:    Yes    Phyllis:    Yes    Sandy:   Yes    Motion carried.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. by John and Sandy.

Respectfully submitted,
Phyllis King, Clerk

Meeting was brought to order by Lillian Schultz.  Board members present:  Hanchek, King, Moraska, Nelson, Schultz.  Guests: John Anderson,  Gerald Kleiman, Frank Gaber, Puffy Miller, Kevin Oslund. David LeBoeuf, Dan Hammerberg.

John Anderson has to appear for a tax tribunal hearing in Marquette on October 5.  We will pay John $20.00 per hour with a motion made by Phyllis and John supporting.  Motion carried.  Lil, John and Peggy went out to check properties.

Puffy asked about the Blight Ordinance as the tower ordinance has been passed and enforced long before the blight ordinance and needs to be taken care of.   Lil will call Russ tomorrow.

Jim made a motion to accept the agenda with additions supported by John.  Motion carried.

The minutes were approved with changes by John with Jim supporting.   Motion carried.

The treasurer’s report was read, accepted and put on file.

In regards to the RFL re-use plan, money is not being spent fast enough and that is the reason they are taken it back to the state.  The regional place will be Marquette which will be bad for Spalding Township as we will never see it loaned out to our residents.

The liquor reports were given by Kevin.   All is okay at Fazers, LaBelles, and LaBranche.   The reports were accepted and put on file.

The fire report was given by Dan with 2 runs and 0 dollars in damages.  The report was accepted and put on file.

Pat gave the board his wish list.  *Pavilion barriers.   Curbing was destroyed at Fazers.  *North Pavilion wall needs to be extended by stage about 8 feet.* Gates need to be installed by truck pull entry such as farm gates. Nelson moved to contact and buy 12 barriers with Moraska supporting.   Motion carried.    Gerald and Pat will work on this project.   * Fire rings—about 14   *Camp sites need to be enlarged with tree removal and gravel.  *Playground equipment upgrades.  *Paint and repair bathrooms.   Bathroom floor in one needs cement repair.   * All buildings need to be painted.  White or brown and green for exterior paint.  * Door stops for pavilion.   * Resolve wet area problem on Highway bathroom side.  * Interior finish on 2 bathrooms by River.  * Bridge Maintenance.  *   Ball field upgrade.

OLD/NEW BUSINESS

• Skateboard Park in Gladstone was a donation from the YMCA.  Lil is checking on insurance liability. A problem seems to be keeping litter off the ground at skateboards parks; people tend to leave trash lying around.  Lil needs to get pricing for the skateboard forms and maintenance on it.
• Morgan Stanley monies were from Municipal Derivatives Settlement-filled out and returned.  These were our Wells Fargo Investments.
• Lil contacted Mr. Hanson from Wells Fargo in regards to our earnest money deposit of $1,000. on the bank building.   They will be returning it to us.
• Three way funding handout was presented at the July MTA meeting.  Proposed billing for funds was discussed.    Bills will be sent to the Menominee County Road Commission.   John Nelson and James Moraska attended the monthly Road Commission meeting.   Thanks for taking time out of your busy days. 
• Lil attended a meeting with Casperson and McBroom to discuss the RFL loans in regards to the state taking the monies away and putting them in a regional center.   The state would take over the funds and monies would be going to the big cities.  
• Notification of a public hearing in regards to intent for Energy Optimization Plan. 
• Notification from WE energies requesting an increase of approximately $8.27 for a typical customer using 750 kilowatt hours per month
• Building Permits applied from Mike Bouty.
• Menominee Equalization Director Peggy Schroud has revised L4029 2011 Tax Rate Request, for Menominee County Allocation, Road Patrol, and Senior Center Pegged Millage.
• CUPPAD has requested an Economic Development Planning grant increase for Federal Funding of $30,000 applicant $12,857. for a total of $42,857.  These monies are used in a six county area.
• The Treasury Department is asking for reports on Statutory Revenue Sharing that must be returned by October 1, 2011.
• The DNR approved our Recreation Plan.
• A violation notice was received from the DEQ for an order to restore for Donald Johnson and Ted Hanchek.
• A survey was filled out and sent in for the U.S. Department of Commerce.
• A certified letter with return receipt requested was sent with our check for the three way road funding.
• A meeting will be held on August 31, 2011 in Marquette for the CDBG and RFL grants and loans. 
• Charter Communications will be adding a new channel.
• The charge card for the fire department is costing us $2.50 per month.   It needs to be replaced with something more feasible.   Nelson moved to cancel cards and get our money back with Moraska supporting.   Motion carried.
• Moraska with Nelson supporting moved to transfer funds to last years budget from General Fund Invest.  Motion  carried.

Moraska with Nelson supporting moved to pay the bills.   Roll Call Vote:  Jim:    Yes   John:   Yes    Lil:   Yes   Phyllis:   Yes    Sandy:   Yes.  Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Jim asked about RFL loan for Cedar Bend Property.   Board will meet on August 23 @l:00 p.m. to work on this process.

The Blight Ordinance has not had an response since 2-23-11.   Lil will call Russ to see why. 

Meeting was adjourned at 8:15.

Respectfully submitted,

Phyllis King, Clerk

The meeting was brought to order by Schultz.   Board members present: Hanchek, King, Moraska, Nelson and Schultz.  Guests present were: Gerald Kleiman, John Anderson, Wayne Miller, Pat Grondin, Kevin Oslund, Dan Hammerberg, James Nowack, and Ed Paquin.

Public Comment:    
John Anderson:   The Board of Review had 4 people.  In regards to the comment by Mr. Furlong at last months meeting per Peggy he hasn’t been to the equalization department in over two years.    Reminder to board members that at the next MTA meeting there will be discussion in regards to space needs in the county.   Please try to attend.

Pat Grondin complained about the air rides at the Park on the 4th of July.  He took his grand children and bought bracelets.   It didn’t cover the main ride and he had to pay extra.   It wasn’t advertised and felt the Legion should check into this.   It is really up to the people who run the air rides to charge what they want.
Jim Moraska stated that the bathrooms are immaculate thanks to Pat Grondin.   Good job Pat.

The agenda was approved by Jim and seconded by John. Motion carried.

John made motion to accept the April 27th minutes with Sandy supporting.  Motion  carried.

John made a motion to change the July 11 minutes from Menominee County Road Commission to Menominee County

Board of Commissioners with support from Lil.  Motion carried.

Sandy made a motion to accept the June 13, 2011 minutes with support from John.  Motion carried.

John made a motion to accept the minutes for the June 21, 2011 meeting with support from Sandy.  Motion carried.

The regular meeting from last month was accepted by Sandy with John supporting.   Motion carried.

The financial report was presented, accepted and put on file.

The liquor reports were read.   All is okay at LaBelles, LaBranche and Fazers.

The fire report was read with two runs and zero dollars in damages.

Memo #1 in regards to grants.  Hannahville grant has been awarded and the check received.   The radios will be ordered this week.    AFG grants are available. We will be applying for a new truck with permission from the board with a motion from Jim and support from John with the understanding that we will need to do something to have a place were the truck will be able to be stored. Motion carried.

DNR grant has been applied for with a 50-50 matching grant.  We are awaiting award announcement

There have been many burials in the cemetery over the summer.

The park has a toilet paper vandal.   At least 35 rolls in a week.   This needs to stop and vandals will be prosecuted. An ad with a reward will be put in Lufts.  Hinge on serving window is broken.  We need to put up curbing to keep cars out of inside of pavilion.  Lil will check with Fazers.

OLD AND NEW BUSINESS.

The three way road program for Spalding Township will be $46,745.08.  We need to contribute $5,018.21 to the County
Board of Commissioners. A big Thank you goes out to John Nelson for going the extra mile on this project.

A corrected Promissory Note has been signed by Southern Trends Fitness which was a typo error and the township has also signed.

A flag was ordered for Garis Fleetwood and paid for by Nancy Kaiser

The townships recreation plan will be delivered to Menominee County Planning Commission and the Board of Commissioners to be put on file.

Building permits were received by Charlene Denzine, David Arkens, James Smith and Arthur  Bauer.

Jim Yoder from Rural Development requested a copy of this year’s budget in regards to the fire truck. Information was faxed.

Synaro was spread on the Robert Hanchek and Dean Ernest farms.  It is organic soil residuals.

Mineral well brine was used at .37 cents a gallon for the dust oil control.  Thanks to Puffy Miller and Ed Paquin for riding the oil trucks.  

There will be a July Board of Review on July 19, 2011 at the hall.

A copy of the 1st and 2nd quarters for RFL is requested to be put on file.

Veterans Park in regards to basketball court needs to be fixed and Lil is looking at pricing for a Skateboard Park.

A letter in regards to a Municipal Derivatives Settlement which needs to be filled out in regards to Morgan Stanley monies.   Lil will take care of this.

Park fees are as follows:  $250 per event with a $100.00 deposit which is non-refundable.  Non profit organizations are $50.00.   This applies to everyone.   There are no exceptions.   A proof of home insurance is needed or rental will be denied. Must also cleanup reasonable.

There will be a meeting in regards to RFL loans in Marquette on August 31, 2011.

A tree for Frank Farmer Nowack has been purchased to be planted in the park.   A discussion was held as to where in the park it should be planted.  Jim and Pat will choose where to put it.

A motion to pay the bills was made by Jim with John supporting.   Roll Call Vote.  Sandy:   Yes   Phyllis:   Yes   Lil:   Yes  John:   Yes     Jim:   Yes   Motion carried.  

Public Comment:
Jim stated the cutting of the ditches was not done all over.   Lil will call the road commission.
Lil stated that Gary Gagne has outdoor lights if we need them.   He is willing to donate them.   We need to let him know.   Pat will check with Gary.

Meeting was adjourned at 8: 20.

Respectfully submitted,
Phyllis King, Clerk

BUDGET MEETING

Hearing was brought to order by Schultz.
A motion to allow the clerk to make adjustments was made by Jim and seconded by John.   Motion carried.      Adjustments were made for the first quarter and the hearing was adjourned at 8:36 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Phyllis King, Clerk

The meeting was brought to order by Schultz.   All board members present Hanchek, King, Nelson, Schultz absent Moraska.   Guests:  James Furlong, Mike Shannon, Gerald Kleiman, Pat Grondin, Dave LeBoeuf, Jim Nowack, John Anderson, Kevin Oslund, Gary Eichhorn.

Public Comment:
Mr. Furlong stated that as a police officer he had never seen the administrator’s office.   When he got in as a commissioner he didn’t think that it was in  a good place.  At the beginning space needs were studied.  He felt the way it was juggled that it had the most common sense.  At the beginning the placing of offices was turned over to the administrator as he had $5,000 to spend without approval.    Neither Mark Jasper nor Meintz knew about it as it was turned over to the administrator to take care of the space needs.  He plans to keep a good relationship with Peggy.   The move was not political.   He doesn’t have a political bone in his body.   There will be a county board meeting on June 28th in Harris Township.

The agenda was accepted by Nelson and Hanchek.   Motion carried.

The clerk’s minutes were accepted by Sandy and John.  Motion carried.

The treasurer’s report was read, accepted, and put on file.

The assessor reported all reports have been turned in.   Alger Delta tax tribunal case has been dismissed.

The liquor reports were read. All is okay at LaBelles, Fazers, and LaBranche.

The fire report was read with 3 runs and zero dollars in damages.

Memo 1—grants—we have received a grant from Hannahville for 4 mobile radios and 1 base radio.   All documents have been signed by clerk and sent back with signatures from the tribal unit.   Applications have been received from the DNR in regards to Wildland turnout gear being one of their priorities.

The Carney Rodeo people have taken our bleachers and leveled our sand pile without permission.   Lil will check into this situation.   If they leveled the sand pit it should be replaced.  Someone is writing on the walls and threatening Pat with notes.  We need to put up a fence so individuals can’t drive on pavilion floor.   This is getting to be habit and must be stopped.   It needs to be blocked off.

OLD AND NEW BUSINESS.
A letter to Menominee County Administrator and Mark Jasper requesting their presence at our June Meeting had no response from either gentleman.

Lil has sent application and approval letter to Merit Network for right away fiber optic infrastructure.

Year end reporting for the fire truck has been sent in to Rural Development.

Building permits have been received from Ricky Vandenhouten.

Notification from Charter Communications of technical upgrades to their digital network which also means an increase in rates.

A notification from the State of Michigan and the DEQ of a wetland violation by Mr. Donald Johnson of a road through a wetland by Kirschner Lake
Hannahville 2% grant monies have been denied for Powers Spalding Hermansville Little League.

Report was received from the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Census with a profile of the general population and housing.

Lil walked through the bank building on June 7 along with Jerry Bartnicki. Jerry pointed out some interesting items if we do decide to bid on this building.

Spoke with Attorney Hall who could send in the purchase agreement with an earnest money deposit.

Community Day for our area  school was held on May 20th and the students did a terrific day in the park.   Thank you to the school, students and faculty.

Synagro papermill waste has been put down in certain areas in our part of the township.

Public Comment:
Furlong thanked the township for inviting him.   He will come anytime to answer any questions the board may have.
Anderson commented the building permits will be sent to the assessor and supervisor thru e-mail.

The July Board of Review will be held on July 19th.
David LeBoeuf asked why we didn’t advertise for the meeting in regards to the bank.  The meeting was posted and the bid price can not be revealed before bidding.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

SPECIAL   MEETING
The meeting was brought to order by Schultz at 8:50.p.m.

RE:   TO ADOPT A 5 YEAR RECREATION PLAN FOR SPALDING TOWNSHIP.

WHERAS THE SPALDING TOWNSHIP BOARD MAKES A MOTION TO ADOPT THE 5 YEAR RECREATION PLAN BY PHYLLIS KING WITH SUPPORT FROM JOHN NELSON.   WHEREAS THE MOTION HAS PASSED WITH THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:   SANDY HANCHEK    YES    PHYLLIS KING    YES     LIL SCHULTZ     YES    JOHN  NELSON   YES      MOTION CARRIED.

Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Phyllis King, Clerk

The meeting was brought to order by Schultz. All board members presents:Hanchek, King,Moraska, Nelson, and Schultz. Guests: Brandon Tarris, Mary LeBoeuf, Jessica Naser, Mike Shannon, Puffy Miller, Nick Stankevich, Rosalie Naser, Jeff Naser, David Naser, Neil Naser, Andy Webber, Gary Eichhorn, Josh Eichhorn, Brenda LeBoeuf, Greg LeBoeuf, Cathy Phelps, Jeff Land, Daniel Hammerberg, and Joe Kirschner.

PUBLIC COMMENT:
PUFFY—asked about rental after 4th of July. Bathrooms can’t be cleaned in time. Clean up takes most of the day. This is not fair to the park worker. May be rented on Sunday.
GARY EICHHORN—asked who paid for the ad in the Lufts in regards to support of the millage. Township did not pay. The ad was paid for by the members themselves.
NEIL NASER asked about the water cleanup by his house. Check with Road Commission.
JEFF LAND AND JOE KIRSCHNER—asked about chip seal being put on their road. Three people would go in on the price. It is ¼ mile. It would be possible if township had funds.
BRENDA LEBOEUF asked about Blight Ordinance. It is still being worked on. We might have to add cell towers and windmills. Lil will see if this is possible.
DAVID NASER—thanked the board for all the help in regard to the cell tower that maybe go up by his house. The board will do anything to help him and his family further. We need to keep on this as soon as possible.
On April 27th at 4:00 p.m. we will have a meeting for the Blight Ordinance and the RFL funds.
The agenda with additions was accepted by John with Jim supporting. Motion carried.
John Anderson stated that there is tax appeal going on in regards to the two towers at LaBranche. He has filed an appeal.
Also the CountyCommissioners have taken away the money for roads.
Mr. Jasper told us there would be no moving the equalization department to the cubbyhole and as of now it has moved. We will write a letter and ask him why he has lied to us and invite him to another meeting to explain himself.
Sandyread the treasurer’s report and swamp tax has been received.

The fire report was read by Hammerberg with 10 runs and 0 dollars in damages. The report was accepted and put on file.

 Memo 1—Hannahville Grants for 2 per cent. Purchase of 4 mobile radios and l base radio. Total requested is $2500. The second is for a plastic card reader. Grant applied for is $2900. AFG Grants will most likely start to be accepted soon. A motion by Jim to approve applying for a grant with support from John was made. Motion carried.

OLD/NEW BUSINESS
 Firework forms have been received, but their will be no fire works this year.
 Notification of U.P. Communications selling franchise to Packerland Broadband Cable Services. If a government entity asks for a service fee it is added onto the customer’s bill.
 The RFL Loans with the township has new forms to fill out. Quarterly forms now have to be filled out.
 In regards to Southern Trends Fitness, the tax return has been filed, but we still need a list of assets requested by the state and township attorney. The state would like to close by the end of the month provided all paperwork is in and approved by them and the township board has to meet per attorneys’ request in letter dated April 7th.
 The new Recreation Plan will be on display at the township hall for 30 days before adoption.
 Proof of coverage was received from McClure and Associates for the 4th of July Celebration at Veterans Park.
 Received a 2010 Census Count Question Resolution from the Census Bureau.
 A form for the U.S. D.A. fire truck year end reporting requirements has been received. Treasurer and Clerk will help Supervisor fill this out.
 A public meeting was held for the Escanaba to Hermansville Rail Trail. Jim attended. He reported they need letters of support.
 Notification of a hearing for Alger Delta on May 24 in Lansing. Meeting will start at 9:00 a.m.
 A letter of thanks was sent to Phillip Insurance for submitting a bid even though they were far past the deadline for submission. The township went with our current carrier, Hannula Insurance for a 3 year quote.
 Mr. Eric Hanna requested a loan plan which the township has followed since March of 1999. We should probably do a new one.
 The three way funding program would entitle us to about $46,750. It has been turned down. Thank you Jim for checking the roads.
 Attorney Hall has sent us and David LeBoeuf a purchase agreement for the Cedar Bend property. Board needs to study the agreement. There are some mistakes.
 Building permit received from George Robinson.
 PIRS for has been sent to the State of Michigan via certified mail for request of RLF monies for the possibility of being able to use for an Industrial Park. Waiting for review.
 SpaldingTownship has sink holes, one has been found by the Cedar Bend Apartment Building, near the road on the backside and one over by the Catholic Church parking lot. Perhaps, people should be checking their property. Sink holes can be very dangerous for children or adults.
 CellcomTower at Naser property needs to be solved. We will have a meeting next week.
 LeBoeuf’s would like to cut out brush and trees before property is bought. Motion was made by John with Phyllis supporting to give permission to cut trees and brush with Jim Moraska’s approval at Cedar Bend. Motion carried.
 Shoulders in Spalding Townshipneed to be taken care of before their ruined. Lil will call road commission.
 A DEQ wetland violation was filed against Don Johnson.
 A FEMA open house will be held at the Extention Office on May 10 from 2:30 to 4:30.
 Lil presented a CUPPAD shared services survey.
A motion was made to pay the bills by Sandy with Jim supporting. Roll Call Vote Jim:yes John: yes Lil: yes Phyllis: yes Sandy: Yes Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 8:35. p.m.

Respectfully submitted:

Phyllis King, Clerk

4th quarter 2011 BUDGET HEARING.
The meeting was brought to order by Schultz.
Budget was discussed. Some of our tax income has not been settled by the county. This needs to be taken care so we know where we are in regards to expenses versus revenue.
Adjustment will have to be made at a later date. Meeting was adjourned at 9:14 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Phyllis King, Clerk

The meeting was brought to order by Schultz. All board members present: Hanchek, King, Moraska, Nelson, and Schultz.
Guests: David LeBoeuf, Mary LeBoeuf, Puffy Miller, Cathy Phelps, Greg LeBoeuf, Brenda LeBoeuf, Tom Draze, Dave Ashby, Jayne Eichhorn, Bruce Fazer, Mitchell Poupore, Gary Eichhorn, Mike Shannon, Mark Hannula, Gerald Kleiman, Russell W. Hall, Jim Nowack, Jordan Hafeman, Danny Hammerberg, Bonnie Hafeman.

The agenda was accepted with additions by Moraska and Hanchek. Motion carried.
The minutes were accepted by Moraska and Nelson. Motion carried.

The liquor reports were read by Hammerberg, accepted and put on file.

The fire report was read by Dan with 5 runs and 0 dollars in damages.

The 2 percent Hannahvillie Grant has been done and clerk will sign. Grant is due on March 31, 2011.

Gerald Kleiman reported all is fine at the cemetery and park. John Anderson is at a Board of Review meeting.

OLD/NEW BUSINESS

Tom Draze passed out flyers in regards to the renewal and increased mileage. We are waiting on Sheriff Marks.

There will be an election on May 3, 2011.

Small Cities Revolving Loan Funds has new rules and regulation. We will be getting a rules and guideline book. Tabled until next month

John Nelson had a phone conversation with Eric Hanna concerning RFL for a purchase of property from LeBoeuf’s for an Industrial Park with 11.46 acres. There are some stipulations with using these funds to purchase this property. We can use the funds, but if we do not get any business to purchase and build within 3 years the township has to pay back the loan using General Funds. The amount is $5,000 per acre, totaling $57,300. Russ Hall warned that we need to protect ourselves from using general fund money to pay this back. It could be a financial burden to the township. We should keep money in the RFL fund to attract businesses. “Board has looked at the past resolution of the meeting held on March 7, 2011 and realizes that if no one puts up a business we pay the money back to the revolving loan fund. Jim Moraska stated he would put up something possibly an ice cream shop. No different motion was filed.

Recreation Plan for the Veterans Memorial Park is almost finished. It is a 5 year plan. Lil met with CUPPAD. It will be published and we will need to approve at a public hearing held 30 days from publishing.

Charter Broadcast to surcharge up to .07 and every piece of equipment returned the price is dropped for HD digital receiver and standard DVR HD digital receiver cable card and TiVo tuning adapter.

Insurance quotes were gone over and Hannula sat down and explained the difference between quotes. His quote was $6,189.00 for three years.

Rural Development called Lil in regards to paying extra on our fire truck. We will decide at the end of our fiscal year how much extra we can pay. Any extra revenue above expense goes into fund balance. Fund balance is where the extra payment will come from.

Tony Revord Post 244 is requesting $300 for flags for the cemetery. John and Jim moved to purchase $300 worth of flags for the cemetery. Motion carried.

Packerland Broadband will be providing cable service to Powers instead of U.P. Communications, Inc. Lil will be checking on the cable franchises.

A bid package will be received by May 1, from the Wells Fargo bank

A meeting will be held with the Village on March 23, at 3:00 at the village hall.

The election is a one shot deal according to Sheriff Marks. If it fails only 3 officers will remain Sheriff, Under Sheriff and Detective Nast. He read the ballot language.

The Blight Ordinance Changes will be made and passed out at the next meeting.

A motion to pay the bills was made by John with Sandy supporting. Roll Call Vote Jim: yes John yes Lil yes Phyllis yes Sandy yes. Motion carried.

Public Comment Dan Why is workers comp so high. It is established by the insurance companies.

Cathy Phelps Why are we doing the bank papers before Cedar Bends. We aren’t doing any bank papers. The bid package has been ordered and will be here by May 1.Cedar Bends paperwork will get started this week.

Puffy stated the Sheriffs Department did a good job explaining the millage.

Meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Phyllis King, Clerk