The New Haven Township Board met on May 10, 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, Jim and Darlene Fitzgerald, Dan Winters, and Deputy  Richardson.

Motion by Trustee LeCureux, supported by Treasurer Eickholt to approve the agenda as presented.

All Ayes.

Motion Carried.

Motion by Trustee LeCureux, supported by Treasurer Eickholt, to approve the minutes from April 5, 2010.

All Ayes.

Motion Carried.

Treasurer Eickholt gave the following report; General Fund $ 37,209.19, 2-Mill Road Account $81,284.62, Township Investment Account (A) $ 81,031.17, Township Investment Account (B) $ 35,058.86,  Perpetual Care $ 34,169.21, Fire Account              $ 40,890.12,  Ambulance Account  $ 5.32 and Tax Checking Account $ 522.33.

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

All Ayes.

Motion Carried.

Call to the Public

None

Deputy Richardson presented the township board with a police report on township activity.

Motion by Trustee Foster, supported by Treasurer Eickholt to accept the 2010 recommendations by the Shiawassee County Road Commission as follows;

SEALCOAT

Johnston Road from M-52 to State Road

3.01 Miles CRS-2M Emulsion with CS-2 Aggregate

Cost Shared with Saginaw County at $ 30,350 each.                              $ 30,350.00

State Road from Johnstone Road to Easton Road

1.15 Miles CRS-2M Emulsion with CS-2 Aggregate                            $ 23,200.00

GRAVEL

Cronk Road from Cram Road to Kerby Road

1.00 miles total 2500 Tons 23A Gravel at $ 4.50 per Ton

Cost shared with Caledonia Township at $ 5,625.00 each                       $     5,625.00

Cronk Road from Hickory Road to Hintz Road

.096 miles total 2500 Tons 23A Gravel at $ 4.50 per Ton

Cost shared with Caledonia Township at $ 5,625.00 each                       $     5,625.00

Kerby Road from Easton Road to the Johnstone Road

1.16 miles total 2900 Tons 23A Gravel at $ 4.59 per Ton                        $   13,311.00

Hintz Road from Juddville Road to Riley Road

1.00 miles total 2500 Tons 23A Gravel at $ 4.59 per Ton                        $   11,475.00

CULVERT REPLACEMENT

Ridley Road over the Kurrley Drain 38” x 67” x 50’                               $     2,750.00

Henderson Road west of McCaffrey Road 140’ of 36” to

Correct and erosion problem along south side of road                              $    5,000.00

MINERAL WELL BRINE

Two wide continuous application 3,000 gallons per mile

93,500 gallons at .1675 per gallon                                                            $   23,282.50

add 1000/mile to SCRC application 46,750 gallons                                 $     7,788.75

TOTAL                                                                                                    $ 130,774.96

Motion by Trustee Foster, supported by Trustee LeCureux to table the Drains at Large bill until further review.

All Ayes.

Motion Carried.

Motion by Trustee LeCureux, supported by Treasurer Eickholt, to authorize the purchase of flags for cemetery use, and not to exceed $ 150.00.

A roll call vote was taken.

It was unanimously approved.

Motion Carried.

Supervisor Dickinson noted that May 25, 2010 the township assessing process will be reviewed by the state.

Motion by Trustee LeCureux, supported by Treasurer Eickholt to authorize payment for the purchase of bond for a Notary Commission Bond Application and filing fee for Clerk Owen in the amount of $ 64.90 to Notary Services, and $ 10.00 for the Shiawassee County Clerk’s for a filing fee.

A roll call vote was taken.

It was unanimously approved.

Motion Carried.

It was noted that the Easton Church of Christ maintains an area in the Easton Cemetery during the Memorial Day Holiday and contributes the time and expense on behalf of the township.  Jim and Darlene Fitzgerald were acknowledged for the generous donation made and asked to extend the thank you to the individuals that participate in this event.

Motion by Treasurer Eickholt, supported by Trustee LeCureux to authorize the payment of mileage to Clerk Owen in the amount of $ 17.00 and Sexton Gary Felker in the amount of $ 156.20.

A roll call vote was taken.

It was unanimously approved.

Motion Carried.

Motion by Trustee Foster, supported by Trustee LeCureux to adjourn at 8:42 p.m.

All Ayes.

Motion Carried.

Respectfully Submitted,

Marilyn L. Owen

New Haven Township Clerk