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(Official Minutes for 02/04/2010)
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Submitted by: Suzanne C. Mahan
Date of Meeting: 02/04/2010
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FOREST HOME TOWNSHIP
Regular Meeting
February 4, 2010
Meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M.
Officers Present: T. Smith, S. Mahan, T. Kent, D. Crandall, D. Steiner
Guests: L. Simpkins, L Gallagher, D. Bean, M. Crawford, B. Isenbarger, K. Glasser
Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Steiner to approve the Agenda. Supported by Crandall and carried.
K. Glasser, Candidate for the 105th House District introduced himself to the Board and gave a brief overview of his credentials.
M. Crawford complained to the Board that the Ice Eaters on Clam Lake continue to be a problem and create a dangerous situation. Supervisor Smith indicated that the Planning Commission has looked into this issue but it was not felt that creating an Ordinance that would affect all of the lakes within the township to address what appears to only be a problem on one lake is the way to go. However, they will continue to explore possible solutions.
Sheriff Bean went over the January 2010 numbers, as well as total 2009 issues handled within the township by the Sheriff’s Department.
Beverly Isenbarger, Chairman of the Parks & Recreation Commission gave the Board her year-end report as well as their plans for 2010 along with their anticipated costs.
Motion by Mahan to approve the Right-of-Way Telecommunications Permit for Verizon North Inc. under the Metro Act. Supported by Kent and carried.
Motion by Steiner to approve the two year Cemetery Agreement between the Township and the Village of Bellaire. Supported by Mahan and carried.
In preparation for the Fire District’s March Budget Hearing, the Board discussed the current balance on hand of $1.16M that the Fire District showed as of January 2010. Pending a meeting with the Township’s Fire Board Representatives, it was felt that, unless there are anticipated expenditures above the ordinary that the current 1.25 mills should be reduced considerably.
Supervisor Smith discussed our current repayment schedule for the monies borrowed for the building project. Even though there is enough money in the General Fund to pay the loan off completely, it would be better to keep a balance on hand in the General Fund for other projects. It was felt that paying off a large portion of the amount borrowed in the near future would greatly reduce the amount of interest that would have to be paid.
Motion by Steiner to approve the Minutes of the 01/07/10 Meeting. Supported by Crandall and carried.
Motion by Mahan to approve expenditures in the amount of $65,893.66. Supported by Crandall and carried.
Treasurer’s Report was given.
Motion by Smith to appoint T. Sheneman to the Planning Commission to replace P. Comfort whose appointment expires in August of 2011. Supported by Kent and carried.
Planning Commission Update The Planning Commission continues to work on a Wind Energy Systems Ordinance.
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Suzanne C. Mahan, Clerk
