RICHLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

March 3, 2010

CALL TO ORDER:  A special board meeting of the Richland Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Kreger at 6:00 pm with the Pledge to the Flag. Purpose of special meeting is to review legal opinions with Township Attorney.

PUBLIC COMMENT:  Comments were received and answered.

OLD BUSINESS:  None

Motion by Christine Beckrow, second by Kevin Kreger, to go into closed session to discuss two legal opinions with Township Attorney.  Roll call vote Gudaitis, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes.  (5) yeas, (0) nays.  Motion carried.

Adjourned Open Meeting at 6:12 pm.

Closed Session called to order at 6:14 pm.

Discussion was held on two legal opinions.

Board members left closed session at 7:01 pm.

Motion by John Gudaitis, second by Daniel Preuss, to reconvene open meeting.  Roll call vote Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes; Beckrow, Yes.  (5) yeas, (0) nays.  Motion carried.

Open Meeting was reconvened at 7:03 pm.

PUBLIC COMMENT:  Comments were received and answered.

Respectfully submitted by:
Christine Beckrow Clerk

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

March 9, 2010

CALL TO ORDER:  A special board meeting of the Richland Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Kreger at 4:00 pm with the Pledge to the Flag.

PURPOSE OF SPECIAL MEETING: The purpose of this special meeting is a hearing to discuss personnel matters relating to Police Chief and appropriate action if required. Police Chief Dalton was asked if he would like to go into a closed session and he declined, meeting was continued in open session.

PUBLIC COMMENT:  Comments were received and discussion was held.

HEARING – Regarding Personnel Matters Relating to Police Chief – Discussion was held in open session.

 BOARD ACTION

Motion by Brian Frederick, second by Daniel Preuss, to give Police Chief Dalton a written reprimand, work with Police Chief Dalton to fix the errors and then review Police Chief Dalton in 6 months from today’s date.

AMEND MOTION: Motion by John Gudaitis, second by Daniel Preuss, to have civilian access removed to police reporting systems, outstanding and incorrectly classified police reports for the last two (2) years corrected and resubmitted.

Amendment: Roll call vote Gudaitis, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, No.  (4) yeas, (1) nays.  Motion carried.

Original motion as amended: Roll call vote Gudaitis, Yes: Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, No; Beckrow, No. (3) yeas, (2) nays. Motion carried.

APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERGANT:

Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by Brian Frederick to table the appointment of an Administrative Sergeant for the Richland Township Police Department. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Comments were received and discussion was held.

ADJOURNMENT:  Motion by Brian Frederick, second by Dan Preuss, to adjourn.  Unanimous vote.  Meeting adjourned 5:38 pm.

Respectfully submitted by:
Christine Beckrow Clerk

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Public Hearing - Proposed 2010-2011 Fiscal Year Budget

March 9, 2010

CALL TO ORDER:  The public hearing for the proposed 2010-2011 Fiscal Year Budget was called to order by Supervisor Kreger at 7:30 pm with the Pledge to the Flag.

PUBLIC HEARING: The purpose of this public hearing is to review the proposed 2010-2011 Fiscal Year Budget.

PUBLIC COMMENT:  Comments were received and discussion was held.

CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING: Motion by Christine Beckrow, second by Brian Frederick to close the public hearing. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. Public hearing closed at 7:44 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Richland Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Kreger at 7:44 pm.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion by Christine Beckrow, second by Brian Frederick, to approve and file Minutes of February 9, 2010 as written. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

BILLS: Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by Christine Beckrow, to pay the bills as listed total of $61,228.40. Roll call vote Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nay. Motion carried.

REPORTS: Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by Brian Frederick, to receive and file the following written reports: Financial/Transaction, Police/Fire, Library Board, Park Board, Planning Commission and Manager’s. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Comments were received and answered.

OLD BUSINESS:

Resolution 04-2010, Road Advisory Committee Recommendation:

Motion by Brian Frederick, second by Daniel Preuss, by Resolution 04-2010 to approve the road millage ballot question as submitted by Road Advisory Committee, directing Clerk Beckrow to file with Saginaw County Clerk to be placed on the August 3, 2010 Primary Election Ballot, authorizing Clerk Beckrow to sign on behalf of Richland Township and to also thank and dissolve the Road Advisory Committee. Roll call vote Preuss, Yes; Kreger, No; Beckrow, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes; Frederick, Yes. (4) yeas, (1) nay. Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

Firefighter Compensation Increase Request:

Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by Brian Frederick to leave the Firefighters and Commanders per run/training pay at Firefighters $9.00 and Commanders $10.00. Roll call vote Kreger, No; Beckrow, No; Gudaitis, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes. (3) yeas, (2) nays. Motion carried.

2010-2011 Road Program:

Motion by Christine Beckrow, second by John Gudaitis to adopt the 2010-2011 Road Program as recommended by Supervisor Kreger. Amendment motion by Brian Frederick, second by Daniel Preuss to remove the $20,000.00 as recommended by Supervisor Kreger for cold patch/hot patch from the 2010-2011 Road Program. Amendment Roll call vote: Beckrow, No; Gudaitis, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, No. (3) yeas, (2) nays. Motion carried. Original motion as amended: Roll call vote: Beckrow, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 05-2010 CITIZENS BANK:

Motion by Brian Frederick, second by Daniel Preuss to designate Citizens Bank as a bank depository for the 2010-2011 fiscal year for Richland Township authorizing Treasurer Preuss, Deputy Treasurer Coulson, Clerk Beckrow and Deputy Clerk Letts to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Roll call vote Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 06-2010 CHEMICAL BANK:

Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by Brian Frederick to designate Chemical Bank as a bank depository for the 2010-2011 fiscal year for Richland Township authorizing Treasurer Preuss, Deputy Treasurer Coulson, Clerk Beckrow and Deputy Clerk Letts to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Roll call vote Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 07-2010 CHASE BANK:

Motion by John Gudaitis, second by Christine Beckrow to designate Chase Bank as a bank depository for the 2010-2011 fiscal year for Richland Township authorizing Treasurer Preuss, Deputy Treasurer Coulson, Clerk Beckrow and Deputy Clerk Letts to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Roll call vote Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 08-2010 ISABELLA BANK:

Motion by Christine Beckrow, second by Brian Frederick to designate Isabella Bank as a bank depository for the 2010-2011 fiscal year for Richland Township authorizing Treasurer Preuss, Deputy Treasurer Coulson, Clerk Beckrow and Deputy Clerk Letts to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Roll call vote Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

FIRE PROTECTION – INGERSOLL TOWNSHIP:

Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by Brian Frederick to approve the Fire Protection Agreement with Ingersoll Township as presented, effective April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011, authorizing Supervisor Kreger, Clerk Beckrow and Fire Chief Wade to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Roll call vote Gudaitis, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

FIRE PROTECTION – FREMONT TOWNSHIP:

Motion by Brian Frederick, second by Daniel Preuss to approve the Fire Protection Agreement with Fremont Township as presented, effective April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011, authorizing Supervisor Kreger, Clerk Beckrow and Fire Chief Wade to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Roll call vote Gudaitis, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

FINAL BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS:

Motion by Brian Frederick, second by Daniel Preuss to authorize Township Manager to make final budget adjustments in order to close the books for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

SET BOARD MEETING DATE/TIMES:

Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by Christine Beckrow to set the day and time for the 2010-2011 fiscal year Board of Trustee meetings to remain the same, the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm at the Richland Township Administrative Building. Roll call vote Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 09-2010 – SCHEDULE OF FEES:

Motion by Brian Frederick, second by John Gudaitis to approve Resolution 09-2010 – Fee Schedule as presented, effective April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011, authorizing Clerk Beckrow to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Roll call vote Gudaitis, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

LEGAL OPINION ON PARK BOARD:

Supervisor Kreger was asked to seek township options on eliminating and/or reducing the Richland Township Park Board. Township Attorney Campbell has supplied written procedures in which to dissolve the Park Board and also to reduce the Park Board to not fewer than five (5) members. Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by Brian Frederick, to keep the Park Board at the current size of seven (7) members. Roll call vote Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, No; Beckrow, No; Gudaitis, Yes. (3) yeas, (2) nays. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 10-2010 – ADOPT 2010-2011 BUDGET:

Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by John Gudaitis to adopt the 2010-2011 Budget with any and all amendments as discussed and presented, with total revenues/expenditures of $3,317,932, authorizing Clerk Beckrow to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Roll call vote Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes; Frederick, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

CORRESPONDENCE: Written correspondence was received and filed.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Comments were received and answered.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Christine Beckrow, second by Daniel Preuss, to adjourn. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned – 8:45 pm.

Respectfully submitted by:
Christine Beckrow, Clerk

Next Township Board of Trustees meeting is April 13, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.