The New Haven Township Board met on October 5, 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, Fred Gray and Assessor Tim LeClair.
Motion was made by Trustee LeCureux, supported by Clerk Owen to approve the agenda as presented.
All Ayes.
Motion Carried.
Motion was made by Trustee LeCureux supported by Treasurer Eickholt to approve the minutes from September 14, 2009.
All Ayes.
Motion Carried.
Treasurer Eickholt gave the following report; General Fund $ 41,975.28, 2-Mill Road Account $ 165.75, Township Investment Account $116,031.17, Perpetual Care $ 33,880.25, Revolving Improvement Account (H) $ 9,607.00, Fire Account $ 131.69, Ambulance Account $ 15.17 and Tax Checking Account $ 386.02.
Motion by Trustee LeCureux, supported by Trustee Foster, to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented.
All Ayes.
Motion Carried.
WHEREAS, the New Haven Township Board unanimously declines the Chesaning Public Library request to join it in forming a new District Library, and declines the request to fund it with a property tax millage in our township. We believe such a funding method places a disproportionate burden on many land owners in an agricultural district for library service. Such funding could be accomplished by charging a fee directly to library users.
BE IT RESOLVED, that this resolution adopted this 5th day of October, 2009, is properly adopted by the New Haven Township Board.
Moved by board member Trustee Foster,
Supported by board member Trustee LeCureux,
Upon a roll call vote, the motion was unanimously approved.
The Supervisor declared the resolution adopted.
WHEREAS, the New Haven Township Board unanimously opposes the Chesaning Union School District allowing the use of its voting boundaries to place a millage request for library funding on any ballot. School District demographics could put our residents at a distinct disadvantage on the voting outcome. We believe such a funding method is a disproportionate burden on many land owners in an agricultural district for a library service. Such funding could be accomplished by charging a fee directly to library users.
BE IT RESOLVED, that this resolution adopted this 5th day of October, 2009, is properly adopted by the New Haven Township Board.
Moved by board member Clerk Owen,
Supported by board member Trustee LeCureux,
Upon a roll call vote, the motion was unanimously approved.
The Supervisor declared the resolution adopted.
A motion was made by Treasurer Eickholt, supported by Trustee LeCureux, to approve the recommendation from the New Haven Township Planning Commission for the land division for Lorna Matthews, on parent parcel 78-003-25-400-001, application #1423 for two tracts, one tract 38.9 acres (buildable), second tract of 1.1 acres with existing dwelling.
A roll call vote was taken.
It was unanimously approved.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Trustee LeCureux, supported by Treasurer Eickholt, to authorize Treasurer Eickholt to transfer $ 35,000.00 from the Township Investment Account to the Township General Fund, and with the stipulation that the funds will be reimbursed to the Township Investment Account upon receipt of future budgeted revenue.
Motion by Trustee LeCureux, supported by Trustee Foster, to authorize payment from the Highways Fund to the Shiawassee County Road Commission, $ 34,909.48-Chip Seal Easton Road from State to Seymour, $ 10,042.09-Chip Seal Henderson Road from M-52 to Seymour, and $ 9,712.33-Chip Seal Seymour Road from Henderson Road to the Bridge South of 6-Mile Creek Road, said total expenditure $ 54,663.90.
A roll call vote was taken.
It was unanimously approved.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Trustee LeCureux, supported by Trustee Foster, to authorize payment from the New Haven Township Revolving Improvement Account in the amount of $ 1,803.27 to Mike Thornburg for parking lot lighting.
A roll call vote was taken.
It was unanimously approved.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Clerk Owen, supported by Trustee LeCureux to authorize Frank Hall to transfer ownership of Lot 515, consisting of four spaces, located in West Haven Cemetery Old Part, to Charles Sr. and Arlene Bukovick, located at 320 W. Henderson Road, Owosso, MI 48867, said transfer to be completed upon receipt of the transfer fee of $ 25.00.
A roll call vote was taken.
It was unanimously approved.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Clerk Owen, supported by Treasurer Eickholt to authorize the payment of mileage in the amount of $ 39.60 to Nancy Zdunic.
A roll call vote was taken.
It was unanimously approved.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Trustee Foster, supported by Trustee LeCureux to authorize the payment of mileage in the amount of $ 25.30 to Marilyn L. Owen.
A roll call vote was taken.
It was unanimously approved.
Motion Carried.
The next regular board meeting will be November 2, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion by Trustee LeCureux, supported by Treasurer Eickholt to adjourn at 8:32 p.m.
All Ayes.
Motion Carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Marilyn L. Owen
New Haven Township Clerk