The New Haven Township Board met on June 1, 2009 at the New Haven Township Hall. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Dickinson at 7:00 p.m. with the pledge to the flag.
A roll call was taken, members present, Supervisor Dickinson, Clerk Owen, Treasurer Eickholt, Trustee LeCureux and Trustee Foster.
Guests, Dan Winters, Bill Spike, Gary Felker, Tim LeClair and Deputy Paul Richardson.
Motion was made by Trustee LeCureux, seconded by Treasurer Eickholt to approve the agenda as presented.
All Ayes.
Motion Carried.
Motion was made by Trustee LeCureux, seconded by Treasurer Eickholt, to approve the minutes from May 4, 2009.
All Ayes.
Motion Carried.
Motion was made by Trustee LeCureux, seconded by Trustee Foster, to approve the minutes from May 20, 2009.
All Ayes.
Motion Carried.
Motion was made by Trustee LeCureux, seconded by Treasurer Eickholt, to approve the minutes from May 22, 2009.
All Ayes.
Motion Carried.
Treasurer Eickholt gave the following report; General Fund $ 89,921.68, 2-Mill Road Account $ 77,801.05, Township Investment Account $116,031.17, Perpetual Care $ 33,759.38, Revolving Improvement Account (H) $ 9,607.00, Fire Account $ 39,117.66, Ambulance Account $ 252.21 and Tax Checking Account $ 583.56.
Motion by Trustee LeCureux, seconded by Clerk Owen to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented.
All Ayes.
Motion Carried
Deputy Richardson presented the township board with a police report on township activity.
Motion by Trustee LeCureux, seconded by Treasurer Eickholt to schedule a Public Hearing for the Cemetery Ordinance on July 6, 2009 at 7:15 p.m.
All Ayes.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Clerk Owen, seconded by Treasurer Eickholt to table the Parking Lot Lighting for a future date.
All Ayes.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Trustee Foster, seconded by Trustee LeCureux to authorize the purchase of a copier with expenditure not to exceed $ 1,100.00.
A roll call vote was taken.
It was unanimously approved.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Clerk Owen, seconded by Treasurer Eickholt to authorize the purchase of paint and materials for curb marking at the New Haven Township Hall and to authorize payment for the curb painting to Andrew Foster at ten dollars per hour and not to exceed $ 100.00.
A roll call vote was taken.
It was unanimously approved.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Trustee LeCureux, seconded by Clerk Owen to table the Hall Sign for a future meeting.
All Ayes.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Trustee LeCureux, seconded by Trustee Foster to authorize the final payments to Twin Township Ambulance and Corunna Area Ambulance for the remaining balances due and payable from the funds received from the delinquent tax payment received from the Shiawassee County Treasurer.
A roll call vote was taken.
It was unanimously approved.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Trustee LeCureux, seconded by Clerk Owen to table the Owosso Charter Township Fire Assessment payment for a future meeting.
All Ayes.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Trustee LeCureux, seconded by Treasurer Eickholt, to authorize the cleaning of the township hall by Katie Brown for a total amount to be expended up to $ 200.00 per year.
A roll call vote was taken.
It was unanimously approved.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Clerk Owen, seconded by Trustee Foster to reimburse Supervisor Dickinson for the amount of $ 125.80 for the changing of locks at the New Haven Township Hall.
A roll call vote was taken.
It was unanimously approved.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Trustee Foster, seconded by Trustee LeCureux to authorize the payment in the amount of $ 29,975.00 to the Shiawassee County Road Commission for the graveling of Seymour Road.
A roll call vote was taken.
It was unanimously approved.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Trustee Foster, seconded by Trustee LeCureux to authorize the payment to the Corunna Post Office for the use of a post office box in the amount of $ 60.00 per year.
A roll call vote was taken.
It was unanimously approved.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Clerk Owen, seconded by Trustee LeCureux to reimburse Trustee Foster for the bench fee payment made to Owosso Copier in the amount of $ 35.00.
A roll call vote was taken.
It was unanimously approved.
Motion Carried.
Motion was made by Treasurer Eickholt, seconded by Trustee LeCureux to authorize the payment of mileage to Clerk Owen in the amount of $ 32.45, and to Sexton Felker in the amount of $ 148.50
A roll call vote was taken.
It was unanimously approved.
Motion Carried.
Motion was made by Clerk Owen, seconded by Trustee LeCureux to authorize payment in the amount $ 839.56 to the Michigan Township Association for annual dues.
A roll call vote was taken.
It was unanimously approved.
Motion Carried.
July 6, 2009 will be the next regular board meeting.
A motion was made by Treasurer Eickholt, seconded by Trustee LeCureux, to adjourn at 9:45 p.m.
All Ayes.
Motion Carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Marilyn L. Owen
New Haven Township Clerk