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Board Meeting Agenda for 03-22-10

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FRUITPORT CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
   FRUITPORT TOWNSHIP HALL
6543 AIRLINE ROAD, FRUITPORT, MI 49415
MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2010
Board Meeting
6:30 P.M. – Work Session
7:00 P.M. – Continuation of Board Meeting


01.   Pledge of Allegiance
02.   Roll Call
03.  Approval of Board Minutes: March 08, 2010—regular meeting
04.  Approve / Amend Agenda  
05.  Correspondence / Reports    
06.  Public Comment

Unfinished Business
07.   Adoption of the 2010-2011 Township Budgets
08.   Adoption of Fruitport Township Park and Recreation Plan

New Business
09.  Resolution in Support of Sheringer Soccer Park, Phase I Improvements
       Development Project and Grant Application
10.  Reappointment of Randy Lee to Planning Commission
11.  DPW Director’s Employment Contract
12.  Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement
13.  Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Municipal Services Agreement
14.  Approval of Bills
15.  Reports
16.  Public Comments
17.  Adjournment








The Township will provide necessary reasonable aids and services for this meeting to individuals
with disabilities by writing or telephoning the following Township Clerk:  Carol Hulka, Fruitport Township Hall, 6543 Airline Road, Fruitport, MI  49415 – (231) 865-3151








 

03-08-2010 Township Board Meeting Minutes

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                            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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Township Hall closed for Monday, Feb 15th for Presidents Day

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By law, taxes are due Sunday, February 14th, however should that day fall on a weekend or holiday the next business day is used to conduct business. On Monday, February 15, 2010 the Fruitport Township Hall will be closed for President's Day.  The township offices will reopen Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 8am. Anyone wishing to pay their taxes on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 will not incur a penalty, however penalty will be added for any payment made thereafter.

March 1, 2010 will be the last day to pay taxes or purchase a dog license at the Fruitport Township offices. At close of that day taxes will go delinquent to the Muskegon County Treasurer and dog tags must be purchased, with penalties, at the Muskegon County Health Department or Vector Control.

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6543 Airline Road, Fruitport, MI 49415

 

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Welcome to the Fruitport Charter Township, Michigan's official website. Please be patient as we continue to update and insert information into our new site.  In the mean time feel free to contact us with any comments, suggestions or inquiries.
Fruitport Charter Township
6543 Airline Road
Fruitport, MI 49415
231 865-3151
Fax: 231 865-3118
Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm


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