The New Haven Township Board met on February 1, 2010, 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, Jim and Darlene Fitzgerald, Tim LeClair, Dave Eickholt, Fred Gray, John Pajtas, Dave Johnson, Mike Thornburg, Mike Constine, Steve Zemcik, John Michalec, Lonny Latunski and Brent Friess.
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 Trustee Foster, to approve the minutes from January 4, 2010.
All Ayes.
Motion Carried.
Treasurer Eickholt gave the following report; General Fund $ 43,844.82 2-Mill Road Account $32,298.51, Township Investment Account $81,031.17, Perpetual Care $ 34,071.87, Revolving Improvement Account (H) $ 7,803.73, Fire Account $ 17,149.96, Ambulance Account $ 5,166.15 and Tax Checking Account $ 84,616.33.
Motion was made by Trustee LeCureux, supported by Clerk Owen, to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented.
All Ayes.
Motion Carried.
The new Owosso Charter Township Fire Chief, Dave Johnson and his Assistant were introduced.
It was noted that that township board will discuss the Shiawassee County Drain Commissioners alleged past due drain assessments in future meetings.
Clerk Owen addressed the township board concerning the Assessor’s Position. She recommended that the position be made a W-2 employee and felt that was to the best interest for the township.
Motion by Clerk Owen, seconded by Trustee LeCureux, that effective April 1, 2010 the Assessor’s Position will become an employee of the township and will be issued a W-2, and to authorize the advertising of the assessor’s position as an W-2 Employee.
A roll call vote was taken.
It was unanimously approved.
Motion Carried.
Supervisor Dickinson indicated that the Property Cards needed to be brought back to the township hall for Board of Review Dates and that we needed to look into purchasing fireproof cabinets for the cards and other township data.
Managing Director Lonny L. Latunski presented that township board with suggested projects for 2010.
Motion by Clerk Owen, supported by Trustee LeCureux to rescind the following motion from January 4, 2010:
Motion by Clerk Owen, supported by Trustee LeCureux to authorize the transfer of Cemetery Lot 515, consisting of four spaces, located in West Haven Cemetery Old Part from Charles Sr. and Arlene Bukovick located at 320 W. Henderson Road, Owosso Michigan 48867 to Charles Jr. and Diane Bukovick residing at 5175 N. Hintz Road, Owosso Michigan 48867. Said transfer fee of $ 25.00 was paid on receipt #3160 dated 11-20-2009.
A roll call vote was taken.
It was unanimously approved.
Motion Carried.
A roll call vote was taken.
It was unanimously approved.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Clerk Owen, supported by Treasurer Eickholt to authorize the transfer of Cemetery Lot 518, consisting of four spaces, located in West Haven Cemetery Old Part from Charles Sr. and Arlene Bukovick located at 320 W. Henderson Road, Owosso Michigan 48867 to Charles Jr. and Diane Bukovick residing at 5175 N. Hintz Road, Owosso Michigan 48867. Said transfer fee of $ 25.00 was paid on receipt #3160 dated 11-20-2009.
A roll call vote was taken.
It was unanimously approved.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Clerk Owen, supported by Treasurer Eickholt to set a Budget Workshop Meeting for February 22, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
A roll call vote was taken.
It was unanimously approved.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Clerk Owen, supported by Trustee LeCureux to set the Annual Meeting and Budget Hearing for March 27, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
A roll call vote was taken.
It was unanimously approved.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Trustee LeCureux, supported by Trustee Foster to authorize payment to the Shiawassee County Treasurer for the appropriation of $ 2,000.00 for the Re-Monumentation Program established in Shiawassee County with County Surveyor Norman Caldwell.
A roll call vote was taken.
It was unanimously approved.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Trustee LeCureux, supported by Treasurer Eickholt to authorize the payment of $ 11.00 for mileage to Clerk Owen.
A roll call vote was taken.
It was unanimously approved.
Motion Carried.
The next regular township board meeting will be March 1, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion by Trustee LeCureux, supported by Trustee Foster to adjourn at 9:12 p.m.
All Ayes.
Motion Carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Marilyn L. Owen
New Haven Township Clerk