SPALDING TOWNSHIP These minutes are unapproved
POWERS, MICHIGAN 49874
December 16th, 2020 – 6:30 PM
This meeting was virtual using Zoom
The meeting was brought to order by Supervisor Moraska. The following Board members were present: Jim Moraska, Jerry Bartnicki, Cherryl Mencinger, Kevin LaBonte and Chris LeBoeuf. Guests included: Leon Felch, John Anderson and Dan Hammerberg.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
No public comment
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
The motion was made by Chris to approve the agenda with Kevin supporting. All in favor, Aye, Motion carried. Roll Call Vote: Jim, yes, Cherryl, yes, Jerry, yes, Kevin, yes, Chris, yes, Motion approved.
CLERKS REPORT:
All bills are up to date. A motion was made to accept the Clerks Report by Kevin and was seconded by Chris. Kevin and Chris looked over the expense statements. Minutes of the monthly meetings can be viewed on the Township website located at www.powers-spalding.org Motion approved. Roll Call Vote: Jim, yes, Cherryl, yes, Jerry, yes, Kevin, yes, Chris, yes, Motion approved.
TREASURERS REPORT:
Jerry gave the financial hand out showing the Township’s monthly balances and went over the report. A motion to accept the treasurer’s report was made by Jim and seconded by Cherryl. All in favor, Aye. Motion approved. Roll Call Vote: Jim, yes, Cherryl, yes, Jerry, yes, Kevin, yes, Chris, yes, Motion approved.
LIQUOR REPORT:
All is well at both taverns and at the grocery store for December.
FIRE REPORT/FIRE CHIEF & FIRE DEPT:
The Department responded to 6 calls costing $0 dollars in losses and spending a total of 10 hours and 46 minutes.
1 memo was submitted.
Memo #1 Grants
Hannahville Grants
The members present at the September business meeting asked that I request permission to apply for two dual band VHF/800mhz radios, chargers, etc., through the September 2020 grant. Just requesting permission for Rich to submit the grant request. Rich as submitted the grant request. The grant was awarded for one radio. The radio has been ordered from JS Electronics and has a 2-3 month lead time on delivery.
AFG Grants
I understand the next fiscal year (FY2020) of AFG grants will open soon. I am asking permission to apply for the grant again to replace engine 1 on the next grant cycle.
A motion was made by Chris to apply for this grant and was seconded by Jim.
Roll Call Vote: Jim, yes, Cherryl, yes, Jerry, yes, Kevin, yes, Chris, yes, Motion approved.
DNR Grant
I did apply for 2 dual band portable radios as first priority and one dual band portable radio as a second priority. We are waiting on the award announcement.
CEMETERY/PARK REPORT: No Cemetery or Park report
ASSESOR’S REPORT:
John received the 4018 report which is the % of assessed sales in our Township. All are up to date and entered in the computer. John sent all Board members a notice of his retirement. He has recommended Leon Felch who he has been working with for the last year.
SHERIFF’S REPORT:
No report was presented.
OLD BUSINESS:
ROAD COMMISSION LETTER AND PROJECTS
The Board received a letter from the Road Commission stating their date for all the Townships to meet to talk about their future projects. It was agreed by our Board to have them come to our hall one hour before our Board meeting to discuss these items. This has been done in past years.
NEW BUSINESS:
AGREEMENT FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR
We discussed this in our past Board meeting agreeing to approve Peggy Schroud as the County Assessor. A motion was made to approve Peggy as our County Assessor by Cherryl and was seconded by Jerry. Roll Call Vote: Jim, yes, Cherryl, yes, Jerry, yes, Kevin, yes, Chris, yes, Motion approved.
JOHN ANDERSON RETIREMENT LETTER
All Board members received a letter from John Anderson announcing his retirement. A motion was made by Kevin and seconded by Jerry to approved John’s retirement. Roll Call Vote: Jim, yes, Cherryl, yes, Jerry, yes, Kevin, yes, Chris, yes, Motion approved.
GOOD LUCK JOHN ON YOUR RETIREMENT…
CONTRACT APPROVAL FOR NEW ASSESSOR LEON FELCH
Leon sent a copy of his contract to all the Board members, basically the same contract as what John had. Jerry made a motion to accept Leon’s contract with Kevin seconding. Roll Call Vote: Jim, yes, Cherryl, yes, Jerry, yes, Kevin, yes, Chris, yes, Motion approved. WELCOME ABOARD LEON.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH NEW ASSESSOR
A separate employment agreement to have Leon on our Township tax roll listing him as a member of Spalding Township for a total of $300.00 per year. A motion was made by Chris and supported by Jerry. Roll Call Vote: Jim, yes, Cherryl, yes, Jerry, yes, Kevin, yes, Chris, yes, Motion approved.
OUR TOWNSHIP ATTORNEY HAS RETIRED
Our attorney Russ Hall has retired. He never told us about this. We will have to look for a new attorney. It was decided to ask other Townships as to who they use.
NEW INFO ON ROAD RALLY REQUEST FROM THE ROAD COMMISSION
The Township will have to pass a resolution authorizing the temporary road closure of River Road to allow the Road Rally to use it. This will be done at our next Board meeting.
MOTION TO PAY THE BILLS (ROLL CALL VOTE)
Motion was made to pay the bills by Jim and seconded by Jerry. Motion approved. Roll Call Vote: Jim, yes, Cherryl, yes, Jerry, yes, Kevin, yes, Chris, yes, Motion approved.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
John reminded Jim that the letter for supporting the County Assessor is time sensitive.
ANY OTHER COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWNSHIP
No comment
A motion was made to adjourn by Jerry with Chris seconding. Meeting adjourned at 7:23 P.M. CST Roll Call Vote: Jim, yes, Cherryl, yes, Jerry, yes, Kevin, yes, Chris, yes, Motion approved.
Respectfully submitted, Cherryl Mencinger, Township Clerk
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