Galesburg Reporter

Elba Township Board met Aug. 13.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

held at the Elba Township Hall, located at 4717 Lippincott Rd, Lapeer, Michigan 48446. The meeting was called to Order by Supervisor Boskee at 9:00 a.m.

Roll Call: Michael Boskee, Rena Fountain, Timothy Lintz, Charles Franckowiak, Michael Stockman-Present Nate Eashoo, Kelly Bales-Absent

Opening Comments: None.

Approval of Agenda and Minutes: Motion Franckowiak/Seconded by Fountain to approve the Agenda for 8-13-18 and the Minutes of 7-23-18 as presented. Motion Carried.

Approval of Bills: 

General Fund: $53,448.10

Fire Fund: $2,874.50

Golf Vista $2,089.38

Lk. Nep. Sewer $51,097.23

T&A Ckg. $532.60

Potter Lake $2,178.76

Total: $112,220.57

Motion Lintz/Seconded by Franckowiak to pay the bills as presented. Roll Call Vote: Boskee-Y, Fountain-Y, Lintz-Y, Franckowiak-Y, Stockman-Y. All in Favor-Motion Carried.

Correspondence: Thank you note from The Lake Lapeer Association for the contribution to the firework display.

Reports:

Supervisor's Report:

-Deputy Dave Hill has retired; Deputy Ken Paul is our new Township Deputy.

-TNU has been very busy.

-Thumb Alarm will be in to rewire system to try to solve multiple alarm issues.

-Met with the LCRC and CN Railroad representatives to try and solve the Genesee/Hayes roads flooding issue.

Treasurer's Report:

-None

Clerk's Report:

-Busy with election, 37% turnout.

Planning Commission: Liaison Mike Stockman

-No meeting held since last General Board meeting.

Fire Chief Mike Burke:

-No major issues, the annual softball tournament was held this weekend.

County Commissioners: Dyle Henning and Rick Warren

-Dyle updated the Board on several County issues.

G.L.T.A. Report: John Kosiara

-None.

E.M.S. Report: Dr. Charles Franckowiak

-No meeting, next meeting is 8-16-18.

Agenda Items:

A. Assessor Contract: Discussion. Motion Lintz/Seconded by Stockman to approve Excel Appraisals contract as presented, $36,500 annually for 5 years. Roll Call Vote: Stockman-Y, Boskee-Y, FountainY, Lintz-Y, Franckowiak-Y. Motion Carried.

B. ICX Devices: Discussion. Motion Lintz/Seconded by Franckowiak to purchase 3 new ICX Devices with cases as presented, not to exceed $13,500.00 and amend the budget as presented, to line 101- 191-979.000-$8,000.00. from 101-000-699.100. Roll Call Vote: Franckowiak-Y, Stockman-Y, Boskee-Y, Fountain-Y, Lintz-Y. Motion Carried

C. Park Benches: Discussion. Motion Franckowiak/ Seconded by Fountain to allow the Clerk’s office to purchase park benches upon receipt of completed order form and payment in full for purchase and installation. Motion Carried.

D. Budget Amendment for Park Expenses: Discussion. Motion Stockman/Seconded by Fountain to approve the Budget Amendment as presented, $51,031.15 to line 101-752-974.000 from 101-000- 699.100. for Park expenses. Roll Call Vote: Fountain-Y, Lintz-Y, Franckowiak-Y, Stockman-Y, Boskee- Y. Motion Carried.

E. Budget Amendment for Hall Improvements/Parking Lot Expansion/Drain Tile: Discussion. Motion Fountain/Seconded by Stockman to approve the Budget Amendment as presented, $25,000 to line 101-265-945.000 from 101-000-699.100. for Hall improvements, parking lot expansion, and drain tile. Roll Call Vote: Lintz-Y, Franckowiak-Y, Stockman-Y, Boskee-Y, Fountain-Y. Motion Carried.

F. Senior Guidance Information on the Website: Discussion. Board Consensus to not allow links on our website are not to another government entity.

G. Ground Penetrating Radar for Bird Cemetery: Discussion. Motion Lintz/Seconded by Franckowiak to approve the ground penetrating radar for Bird Cemetery not to exceed $2000.00. Motion Carried.

Public Time: Open at 9:45 a.m. Louis Swift raised concerns regarding drainage and his property across from the Hall. Robin Schalte commented on how nice and safe the new stairs are behind the Hall. Closed at 9:48 a.m.

Additional items: None.

Adjournment: Having gone through the Agenda, Supervisor Boskee adjourned the meeting at 9:49 a.m.

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