01-23-2012 Board Meeting Minutes
FRUITPORT CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 23, 2012 A work session of the Fruitport Charter Township Board began at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2012, in the township board room. Members Present: Brian Werschem, Supervisor; Rose Dillon, Treasurer; Carol Hulka, Clerk; Trustee Ron Becklin, Dave Markgraf, and Chuck Whitlow. Member Absent: Trustee Marjorie Nash At 7:00 p.m., Supervisor Werschem opened the regular meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer. Also Present: 0-employees; 1-resident; Public Safety Director, Doctor, DPW Director, Farrar, and Ron Bultje, township attorney The meeting minutes of January 9, 2012, were approved as presented. The meeting agenda for January 23, 2012 board meeting was approved as presented. CORRESPONDENCE / REPORTS The Board received the following: Legislative up-date from Michigan Township Association dated January 20, 2012 A written decision on a dangerous building hearing for property at 2636 E Pontaluna Road
Correspondence regarding private street maintenance in Pleasantwood Estates PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Safety Director, Doctor, reported that the 8-wheel off road search and rescue vehicle, known as an Argo, that was purchased last November, was recently used to rescue a ten year old girl at Muskegon State Park (Sugar Bowl) who had gone off a hill. It took the Fruitport Fire Department rescue crew 18-22 minutes to arrive and with the help of a sled that was fabricated by township resident, Dave Markgraf, the rescue was a success. Public Safety Director, Doctor, also told of a successful reclaiming of goods by the Fruitport Police Department, on a recent break-in in the Township. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12-003 Cline Road Property It was discussed lowering the selling price of township owned property (75 acres) on Cline Road to $199,900, plus the buyer paying all closing costs. The consensus of the Board was to lower the price as discussed. NEW BUSINESS 12-004 2012 Poverty Exemption Guidelines Chuck Whitlow moved, Ron Becklin seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to adopt the Federal Poverty Income Standards used for setting poverty exemption guidelines for 2012, as presented. Ayes: Becklin, Dillon, Hulka, Markgraf, Whitlow, Werschem Nays: None 12-005 Budget Adjustments Dave Markgraf moved, Ron Becklin seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve the budget adjustments for the Public Safety Department, as presented. The Public Safety Department recommended the adjustments. Ayes: Markgraf, Becklin, Hulka, Whitlow, Dillon, Werschem Nays: None 12-006 Crockery Township Support Resolution Crockery Township is planning to submit an application to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for an acquisition grant to purchase portions of the old Grand Trunk and Western Railroad grade in Crockery Township. Their immediate goal is to extend the North Bank Trail east through Crockery Township to 96th Avenue. The eventual goal of the North Bank Trail east from Grand Haven to the Musketawa Trail in Marne, would in turn connect to trails in and north of the Cities of Walker, Grand Rapids. Chuck Whitlow moved, Rose Dillon seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to support the concept of continuous collaboration for trail maintenance and improvement and to support the Crockery Township application to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for acquisition funds for Phase 2 of the North Bank Trail. Ayes: Whitlow, Dillon, Becklin, Hulka, Markgraf, Werschem Nays: None FRUITPORT CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES JANUARY 23, 2012 PAGE #2 12-007 Payment of Bills Dave Markgraf moved, Carol Hulka seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve bills in the following amounts: General Fund (including Parks) $11,711.98; Public Safety $31,726.85; Water $71,437.60; Sewer $2,866.16 = Grand Total $227,742.59 Ayes: Markgraf, Hulka, Becklin, Dillon, Whitlow, Werschem Nays: None PUBLIC COMMENTS / REPORTS Floyd Peplinski, the Fruitport Township Edward Jones pension representative, was in attendance and addressed the Board as to pension matters he is working on. Meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m. CAROL HULKA, CLERK BRIAN WERSCHEM, SUPERVISOR
February 28, 2012 Presidential Preference Primary
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01-09-2012 Board Meeting Minutes
FRUITPORT CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 9, 2012 A work session of the Fruitport Charter Township Board began at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, January 9, 2012, in the township board room. Members Present: Brian Werschem, Supervisor; Rose Dillon, Treasurer; Carol Hulka, Clerk; Trustees: Ron Becklin, Dave Markgraf, Marjorie Nash, and Chuck Whitlow. Member Absent: None At 7:00 p.m., Supervisor Werschem opened the regular meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer. Also Present: 1- resident: 0-employees; DPW Director, Farrar; and Public Safety Director, Doctor; The board meeting minutes dated December 12, 2011—regular meeting—were approved as presented The board meeting agenda for January 9, 2012, was approved as presented. PUBLIC COMMENTS – none received
CORRESPONDENCE / REPORT
1 The IRS announced that the standard mileage rate—the maximum amount employers can reimburse employees for business miles driven in the employee’s personal vehicle—is 55.5 cents per mile in 2012. 2 The 2012 Muskegon County Road Commission meeting notices were received. 3 MTA (Michigan Townships Association) legislative report for January 6, 2012 was received. 4 The monthly Revenue & Expenditure report for month ended 12/21/2011 5 A letter dated December 19, 2011, from David Sperry, Loss Control Consultant for Michigan Municipal League Workers Compensation Fund. Mr. Sperry’s visit to the Township was to discuss various issues that affect risk management efforts at the township. Mr. Sperry’s follow-up letter to the Township included documentation indicating he had no recommendations to the DPW, Police and Fire departments. 6 Preliminary budget for 2012-2013. OLD BUSINESS -- None received NEW BUSINESS 12-001 Resolution Authorizing Voting Precinct Changes Chuck Whitlow moved, Carol Hulka seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to adopt a resolution authorizing specific voting precinct changes as follows: 1 Change two precinct locations: A. Move Precinct #2—presently at Beach School—to (location to be determined).
B Move Precinct #3—presently at Shettler School—to Grace Lutheran Church, 6551 Shettler
Road. 2 Altering of voting precinct boundaries: A Extend Precinct #1 to include area between Pontaluna Road and Farr Road and Airline Johnson Road. B Precinct #2 boundary will drop down to Sheringer Road, but does not include Fortenbacher Subdivision. C Extend Precinct #3 to include area between S. Dangl Road and Brooks and Ellis Roads and
Hile Road. D Extend Precinct #4 to include area between S. Brooks and S. Wolf Lake roads and E. Hile and
Johnson roads. E Move Precinct #4 boundaries between US-31 north bound and Quarterline Road up to Shettler
Road. 3 Move all voters living in Fruitport Township and also living in Mona Shores School District to Precinct
#4. Effective: May 2012 Ayes: Whitlow, Hulka, Markgraf, Becklin, Nash, Dillon, Werschem Nays: None FRUITPORT CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES JANUARY 9, 2012 PAGE #2 12-002 Payment of Bills Dave Markgraf moved, seconded by Carol Hulka, MOTION CARRIED, to approve the bills for payment in the following amounts: General Fund and Parks $153,535.03; Public Safety $49,345.01; Water $76,081.53 ; Sewer $12,534.64 Totaling $291,496.21 Ayes: Nash, Becklin, Hulka, Dillon, Werschem, Markgraf, Whitlow Nays: None REPORTS -- None received PUBLIC COMMENTS—part 2 None received The motion by Chuck Whitlow, seconded by Dave Markgraf, was carried unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m. CAROL HULKA, CLERK BRIAN WERSCHEM, SUPERVISOR
11-22-2011 Planning Commission Meeting
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FRUITPORT CHARTER TOWNSHIP November 22, 2011 Meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacobs at 6:58 p.m. 01. Members present: Jeff Jacobs, Morris Dadd, Geoff Newmyer, Mark Lee, Randy Lee, Chuck Whitlow Members absent: Mike Michelli Jr. 02. Approval of meeting minutes from September 20, 2011 and October 18, 2011 meetings as presented. 03. Approval of agenda as presented – revise address of item 06. To 5200 Short Street. 04. Correspondence / Reports A letter from the Zoning Administrator to Pat Pickard was read, giving approval to Class B – Used Vehicle Dealer Request. 05. Public Comments – None New Business 06. Public Hearing / Special Use / Dave Farhat – Parcel 61-15-123-100-0013-00, 2500 Short St.- Purpose: Special use for an automotive, RV, marine repair and internet auto sales facility in a B-3 zone district. Motion by Dadd, supported by Whitlow to open public hearing – all in favor - meeting went into public hearing at 7:07 p.m. Discussion: Intends to have up to 17 vehicles parked outside Lighting needs to be limited to property – any changes must be approved by Planning Commission No storage of any parts, etc outside of building allowed Letter dated 11/20/2011 from Jeffrey and Cindy Hoff, 5150 Short Street (storage building) was read by Chairman Jacobs: Concern for others, self and view from I-96 related to storage of vehicles and boats being worked on outside of building. Motion by Jacobs, supported by R. Lee to close public hearing – all approved – public hearing was closed at 7:35 p.m. Motion by R. Lee, supported by Whitlow, to approve the special use permit as requested for site plan drafted by Westshore Consulting, dated 11/17/11 for parcel 61-15-123-100-0013-00, located at 5200 Short St. for the purpose of an automotive, RV, marine repair and internet auto sales facility, contingent upon all applicable sections of the ordinance being met. All required County, State and Local agency forms and approvals must be on file with Michigan Township Services before commencement. Additional contingencies: (1) No outside storage of equipment or parts allowed. (2) Exterior lighting must be limited to property – revisions must be approved by zoning administrator. (3) Outdoor vehicles shall be limited to 17 non handicapped spaces. (4) No salvage items shall be stored outside. General Standards for making the determination from ordinance Section 42-157 No. 5 and 6. Ayes: R. Lee, Whitlow, Dadd, Newmeyer, M. Lee, Jacobs Nays: None Unfinished Business 07. Public comments – None 08. Adjournment There being no more business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mark Lee, Secretary Attachments: (1) Attendance sheet (2) Letter from zoning administrator to Pat Pickard (3) Submittal by Dave Farhat (4) Letter from Jeff & Cindy Hoff (5) Motion for approval of special use.
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