September 10, 2009
Meeting
called to order at 7:02 p.m.
Pledge to flag. Present:
Walker, Topping, Mahler, Cowan, Weiland. Absent: None. Topping recognized
Phil Kunzelman for his many years of service as a township board member and as a
fireman, and noted his dedication to this community. He was very instrumental
in the construction of the fire station. Mahler noted he will be missed.
Motion
Walker support Weiland to approve the agenda as amended. Carried.
Motion
Walker support Cowan to approve the minutes of August 2009. Carried.
Motion
Mahler support Weiland to approve the payment of bills as presented. Carried.
Call to Public:
None. Senior Report by Mahler,
October 20th planning flu clinic, Gleaners is bringing in more food
and they have been busy enjoying trips.
Recreation Report
by Cowan, Recreation Master Plan complete.
Planning Report
by Topping, will be holding a public hearing on Article 5, noting changes to
coordinate with the PUD. Police
Report by Chief Cook, requesting
permission to dispose of light bar for $50.00.
Motion
Walker support Mahler to approve sale. Carried.
Fire Report
by Chief Schroeder, Fire Prevention Day is Oct 4th, doing the usual
demonstrations. They have been offered a piece of steel from the Twin Towers to
create a 911 memorial, info not complete at this time. They are requesting
permission to accept painting bids for fire station exterior. Motion
Mahler to approve bid from Fresh Colors Painting. Support Weiland. Carried.
Unfinished Business:
Mr. Lewis, Arnold Rd update, a land use permit was issued in error,
Supervisor was confused there was confusion on process, zoning administrator
refused to issue the permit as presented, supervisor signed in error.
Supervisor has since called him and left a message as to the chain of events
that needs to be done to proceed. Update on drain issues, nothing to
report at this time, they are looking into reassessment of area. Update on
supplying electrical service to Unadilla Park, tabled at this time to revisit at
budget time next year. New
Business: Request from Michael and
Lindy Delaney to include their property into the Multi-Lake Sewer District.
Motion Walker support Cowan to approve expansion of the Multi- Lake Sewer
District, to include property # 47-13-34-401-040, whose address is 5710 Joslin
Lake Drive, Lot 20 and 21 in the Unadilla Heights Subdivision. All in favor,
motion approved. Resolution from Multi-Lakes Sewer to amend the Sewer Use
Rules and Regulations amendment 1-E. Motion by Mahler supported by
Walker to adopt resolution as presented. Ayes: Cowan, Mahler, Walker, Topping,
Weiland. Nays: None. Resolution adopted. Discussion of changing paving
regulations in road requirements of zoning ordinance, tabled to next month.
Recreation Master Plan Public Hearing,
Walker closed regular meeting at 7:50 p.m. and opened the public hearing.
Public comments, None, Board comments a few typographical errors were noted.
Public hearing closed at 7:53 p.m.
Motion
Topping support Walker presented resolution to adopt the Recreation Master Plan
as corrected. Ayes: Cowan, Mahler, Walker, Topping, Weiland. Nays: None.
Resolution adopted. Motion
Walker support Topping to approve Group Insurance Plan Ordinance 08-09. All in
favor. Carried. Motion
Mahler support Weiland to appoint Jim Peterson as alternate to the Multi-Lakes
Sewer Board representative for Unadilla Township. Discussion from Walker on
posting position, Mahler states Joe Mahler is current member and he suggested we
stick with someone with knowledge of the entire situation and his recommendation
would be Jim Peterson. Cowan concerned with communication skills. Opposed
Cowan, Walker. Motion Carried. Discussion on public safety minutes,
consensus is that they will do a synopsis themselves of pertinent issues.
Motion
Topping support Walker to approve of L-4029, Tax Rate Request as presented, Levy
to include .6892 mills for operating, 1.5 mill for police, 1.0 mill for fire and
1.0 mill for roads. Carried.
Final Call to Public: Paul Risner,
Stockbridge Supervisor present to state he would like to attend some meetings
and offered same to our board to keep informed on community issues, since we
work together on many issues.
Motion Walker support Mahler to
adjourn at 8:10 p.m. Carried.
Linda Topping, Clerk