The New Haven Township Board met on July 6, 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, Sexton Gary Felker, Jenny Jackson, Ed and Pat Minarik. 
 

Motion was made by Trustee Foster, seconded by Treasurer LeCureux to approve the agenda with an addition to the agenda, adding Discussion and Motion on Cemetery Fee Schedule.

All Ayes.

Motion Carried. 
 

Motion was made by Trustee LeCureux, seconded by Trustee Foster, to approve the minutes from June 1, 2009.

All Ayes.

Motion Carried. 
 

Treasurer Eickholt gave the following report; General Fund  $ 91,622.56, 2-Mill Road Account $ 53,337.73, Township Investment Account $116,031.17, Perpetual Care $ 33,859.38, Revolving Improvement Account (H) $ 9,607.00, Fire Account $ 41,933.81, Ambulance Account $ 14.97 and Tax Checking Account $ 313.99. 
 

Motion by Trustee Foster, seconded by Trustee LeCureux to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented.

All Ayes.

Motion Carried 
 

It was noted by Supervisor Dickinson that Deputy Richardson would be attending future meetings quarterly due to budget reductions. 
 

Motion by Clerk Owen, seconded by Trustee LeCureux to authorize the payment in the amount of $ 41,876.02 to Owosso Charter Township and said funds to be expended from the New Haven Township Fire Account.

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 $ 25.00 to Twin Township Ambulance and said funds to be expended from the General Fund.

A roll call vote was taken.

It was unanimously approved.

Motion Carried. 
 

Motion by Trustee Foster, seconded by Trustee LeCureux to leave regular session at 7:15 and enter into the public hearing for the Cemetery Ordinance.

A roll call vote was taken.

It was unanimously approved.

Motion Carried. 
 
 

Supervisor Dickinson indicated that all board members had a copy of the proposed Cemetery Ordinance Amendments. 
 

Trustee Foster asked about the transfer fee of cemetery lots from the owner to other individuals in the amount of $ 25.00 and asked if residents could have that fee waived.  It was noted that the fees are to offset the costs associated with completing the transfer. 
 

Ed Minarik noted that if the cemetery lot was sold, the amount had to remain the same as what the original purchase transaction was. 
 

Sexton Gary Felker agreed that the amendments to the ordinance were as previously discussed by the township board during prior meetings. 
 

Motion by Trustee LeCureux, seconded by Trustee Foster to leave the Public Hearing and enter back into regular session .

A roll call vote was taken.

It was unanimously approved.

Motion Carried. 
 

Motion by Trustee Foster, seconded by Trustee LeCureux to approve the Amendments to the New Haven Township Cemetery Ordinance effective thirty days from the date of publication, and to authorize Clerk Owen to publish the Ordinance in the Owosso Argus Press.

Document Attached.

A roll call vote was taken.

It was unanimously approved.

Motion Carried. 
 

Motion by Trustee LeCureux, seconded by Treasurer Eickholt to set and approve the New Haven Township Cemetery Fee Schedule.

Document Attached.

A roll call vote was taken.

It was unanimously approved.

Motion Carried. 
 

Motion by Trustee LeCureux, seconded by Trustee Foster to accept the price quote from Michael Thornburg and not to exceed $ 1,582.14 for Parking Lot Lighting at the New Haven Township Hall and an additional amount of $ 81.00 for a permit fee and said funds to be expended from the Township Hall  Revolving Improvement Account (H).

A roll call vote was taken.

It was unanimously approved.

Motion Carried. 
 

Motion by Trustee Foster, seconded by Trustee LeCureux to authorize Clerk Owen to establish an account with Sherman Williams and to authorize the expenditures for purchasing supplies for the curb painting at the New Haven Township Hall.

A roll call vote was taken.

It was unanimously approved.

Motion Carried. 
 

Motion by Clerk Owen, seconded by Trustee LeCureux to approve the agreement with Beck’s Propane to lock in the rate of  $ 1.69 per gallon for future propane purchases for the New Haven Township Hall and to verify if the rates are comparable to other companies.

A roll call vote was taken.

It was unanimously approved.

Motion Carried. 
 

Motion by Treasurer Eickholt, seconded by Trustee Foster to authorize payment in the amount of $ 150.00 to Rodney Leslie for repairs to the New Haven Township Hall for damages incurred during a hall rental on June 20, 2009 and to authorize Clerk Owen to send a letter to the responsible party for collection of all repair services charged to New Haven Township.

A roll call vote was taken.

It was unanimously approved.

Motion Carried. 
 

Motion by Trustee LeCureux, seconded by Treasurer Eickholt to authorize payment in the amount of $ 2,400.00 to the Shiawassee County Road Commission for replacement of the Ridley Road Culvert.

A roll call vote was taken.

It was unanimously approved.

Motion Carried. 
 

Motion by Clerk Owen, seconded by Treasurer Eickholt to authorize mileage payments to Dawn Hudecek in the amount of $ 22.00, Treasurer Eickholt in the amount of $ 89.10, and Sexton Felker in the amount of $ 82.50.

A roll call vote was taken.

It was unanimously approved.

Motion Carried. 
 

The next regular board meeting will be August 3, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. 
 

Motion by Trustee LeCureux, seconded by Treasurer Eickholt to adjourn at 9:30 p.m.

All Ayes.

Motion Carried. 
 

Respectfully Submitted, 
 
 
 

Marilyn L. Owen

New Haven Township Clerk