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Elba Township General Board met August 27.

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Elba Township General Board met Aug. 27.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

The meeting was called to

Order by Supervisor Boskee at 7:00 p.m.

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

Opening Comments: Trustees Franckowiak and Stockman are both absent due to medical procedures.

Approval of Agenda and Minutes: Motion Eashoo/Seconded by Lintz to approve the Agenda for 8-27-18 and the Minutes of 8-13-18 as presented. Motion Carried.

Approval of Bills: 

General Fund: $49,357.66

Fire Fund: $1,592.10

Potter Lk Weed $3,300.00

Lk. Nep. Weed $8,250.00

Lake Nep. $4,820.37

Potter Lake $1,719.15

Total: $69,039.28

Motion Eashoo/Seconded by Fountain to pay the bills as presented. Roll Call Vote: Boskee-Y, Eashoo-Y, Fountain-Y, Lintz-Y, Bales-Y. Motion Carried.

Correspondence: None.

Reports:

Supervisor's Report:

-There is a pile of trash in the road right-of-way at a home on Lippincott, Board consensus is to try to locate the homeowner and take care of the issue as soon as possible.

-Storm water infiltration is an issue on Oglethorpe and Annibal Drives, we need to visit the area and be prepared to discuss repairs.

-Continuing to work with Senator Paul Mitchell, LCRC and CN Railroad to resolve the flooding issue at Hayes/Genesee area.

-The DEQ revision summary is in the packet, proposed changes would impact Elba Township. Treasurer's Report:

-Will be doing the 4th payout at the end of the month.

-CDAR’S that have recently matured were reinvested at.75% and General Fund matures this week and will also get the .75% rate and an additional $150,000.00 will be added to that CDAR.

Clerk's Report:

-The Township has received a large FOIA request regarding November 2016 ballots.

-Absent voter applications will be going out next week.

-New ICX’s have been ordered.

Planning Commission: Liaison Mike Stockman

-No report.

Fire Chief Mike Burke:

-The Elba Fire Department has been accepted into the smoke detector program for another year.

-Preparing for Trucks and Treats.

County Commissioners: Rick Warren

-Lapeer Days went well.

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

-Trustee Bales reported that ridership is steady and the 5 buses ordered all had some issue and GLTA was negotiating

with Championship Bus to resolve and take delivery soon.

E.M.S. Report: Dr. Franckowiak

-No report.

Agenda Items:

A. Data Transmission Restriction Agreement: Discussion. Board consensus is that no action is necessary.

B. Side Pocket Billiards and Beer: Attorney Brian Garner represented the owners of Side Pocket Billiards and Beer and gave an overview of the business. Discussion. Motion Lintz/Seconded by Fountain to approve the Resolution for recommendation of an on-premises liquor license as requested by Side Pocket Billiards and Beer. Roll Call Vote: Bales-Y, Boskee-Y, Eashoo-Y, Fountain-Y, Lintz-Y. Motion Carried.

Public Time:

Opened at 7:32 p.m.

Hearing none.

Closed at 7:32 p.m.

Additional items: None.

Adjournment: Having gone through the Agenda, Supervisor Boskee adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m.

https://elbatwpmi.documents-on-demand.com/Document/390b2cd5-d1aa-e811-80c0-001fbc00ed85/Board%20Minutes%20August%2027,%202018.pdf

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