FRUITPORT CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 8, 2010
A work session of the Fruitport Charter Township Board began at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 8, 2010, in the township board room.
Members Present: Brian Werschem, Supervisor; Carol Hulka, Clerk; Rose Dillon, Treasurer; Trustees Ron Becklin, David Markgraf, Marjorie Nash, and Chuck Whitlow. Members Absent: None
At 7:00 p.m., Supervisor Werschem opened the regular meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer.
Also Present: township residents and township employees, Bill Hagen-Board of Appeals, and Muskegon Chronicle, Gaertner, and Parks Director, Hulka
The board meeting minutes of February 22, 2010, regular meeting, were approved as presented.
The board meeting agenda for March 8, 2010, was approved as presented.
CORRESPONDENCE / REPORTS
Parks and Recreation Commission minutes dated January and February, 2010.
Muskegon County Road Commission annual report for 2008-2009
A notice was received from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission that an application was received from Blarney Castle Oil requesting a new Specially Designated Distributor (SDM) license to be located at 3576 Heights Ravenna Road. A SDM license permits the sale of beer and wine for consumption off the premises only.
PUBLIC COMMENTS –none received
UNFINISHED BUSINESS -- none received
NEW BUSINESS
01-017 Public Hearing—Park and Recreation 5-Year Plan and Grant Application
(a.) Dave Markgraf moved, seconded by Rose Dillon, MOTION CARRIED, to open the Park and Recreation public hearing at 7:15 p.m.
Ayes: Markgraf, Dillon, Nash, Becklin, Whitlow, Hulka, Werschem Nays: none
(b.) Public Hearing: Ken Hulka, Parks and Recreation Director, discussed the 5-year plan and grant application. No residents were in attendance to discuss this matter.
At the next Board meeting, a resolution will be presented for adoption of the Fruitport Township Park and Recreation Plan.
(c.) Rose Dillon moved, seconded by Ron Becklin, MOTION CARRIED, to close the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. and return to open session.
Ayes: Dillon, Becklin, Whitlow, Markgraf, Hulka, Werschem, Nash Nays: none
01-018 Public Hearing—Proposed 2010-2011 Township Budget and Truth-In-Taxation
(a.) Ron Becklin moved, Marjorie Nash seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to open the Budget and Truth--In-Taxation public hearing at 7:20 p.m.
Ayes: Becklin, Nash, Dillon, Werschem, Hulka, Markgraf, Whitlow Nays: none
(b.) Public Hearing: The Supervisor announced the proposed millage rates as follows: .997-general fund township operation, 1.0- police, 1.5- public safety, and .44- street lighting
Budget discussion was heard.
Budget adoption of the 2010-2011 township budgets will be done at the next meeting on March
22nd.
(c.) Dave Markgraf moved, Rose Dillon seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to close the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. and return to open session.
Ayes: Markgraf, Dillon, Nash, Becklin, Whitlow, Hulka, Werschem Nays: none
01-019 Firefighters Union Contract Ratified
Rose Dillon moved, Marjorie Nash seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to ratify the IAFF Local 2352 Firefighters Association Collective Bargaining contract, dated April 1, 2010 – March 31, 2014, with one change (omit name of Life Insurance company).
Ayes: Dillon, Nash, Becklin, Whitlow, Markgraf, Hulka, Werschem Nays: none
01-020 Police Union Contract Ratified
Dave Markgraf moved, Ron Becklin seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to ratify the Police Officers Labor Council contract, dated April 1, 2010 – March 31, 2014, as presented.
Ayes: Markgraf, Becklin, Whitlow, Hulka, Werschem, Dillon, Nash Nays: none
01-021 Police Chief Employment Contract Ratified
Ron Becklin moved, Carol Hulka seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to ratify the employment contract for Police Chief Paul Smutz, dated April 1, 2010 – March 31, 2012, with changes.
Ayes: Becklin, Hulka, Werschem, Dillon, Nash, Whitlow, Markgraf Nays: none
01-022 Service Employees International Union Contract Ratified
Dave Markgraf moved, Marjorie Nash seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to ratify the Service Employees International Union contract, dated April 1, 2010 – March 31, 2014, as presented.
Ayes: Markgraf, Nash, Dillon, Werschem, Hulka, Whitlow, Becklin Nays: none
01-023 Schedule of Board Meeting Dates for 2010-2011
The motion by Chuck Whitlow, seconded by Carol Hulka, was carried unanimously, to adopt the board meeting dates for April 1, 2010 - March 31, 2011, by adding to the schedule that a Work Session (before the Township Board meeting) meets at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise posted.
01-024 Resolution / Muskegon Area Sustainability Coalition
The motion by Chuck Whitlow, seconded by Ron Becklin, was carried unanimously, to adopt a resolution that endorses the Muskegon Area Sustainability Coalition and embraces the development of sustainability planning on a best effort basis.
The focus of Sustainability is to enrich and secure the future of the Greater Muskegon Community by preserving our natural resources, providing economic vitality and fostering social justice.
01-025 Payment of Bills
Marjorie Nash moved, Dave Markgraf seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve bills in the following amounts: General Fund: $32,767.68; Public Safety: $4,766.45; Water: $15,954.34 ; Sewer: $3,794.62; Parks: $40.30 Total: $57,323.39
Ayes: Markgraf, Hulka, Werschem, Dillon, Becklin, Nash, Whitlow Nays: None
ADDITIONAL REPORTS – none received
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bill Hagen, Ellis Road, expressed his concern for a boarded up house in the township.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
CAROL HULKA, CLERK BRIAN WERSCHEM, SUPERVISOR
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