RICHLAND  TOWNSHIP                                      Founded 1862
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RICHLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

 

March 30, 2009

 

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:   Kevin Kreger, Sup.      Christine Beckrow, Clerk
                                         
Daniel Preuss, Treasurer      John Gudaitis, Trustee
                                          Brian R. Frederick, Trustee 

 

CALL TO ORDER: The Public Budget meeting of the Richland Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Kreger at 7:30 P.M. with the Pledge to the Flag.

PUBLIC HEARING: This Hearing is being held in order to adopt the Proposed

2009-2010 Budget.

ADJOURN HEARING: Motion by Brian R. Frederick second by Daniel Preuss, to adjourn and move into special meeting. Unanimous vote. Public hearing adjourned – 7:33 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER: The special meeting of the Richland Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Kreger at 7:33 P.M.

BILLS: Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by Christine Beckrow, to pay the bills as listed, total of $7,406.36. Roll call vote Gudaitis, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None.

OLD BUSINESS –

FIRE PROTECTION AGREEMENT - INGERSOLL:

Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by Christine Beckrow, to enter into agreement with Ingersoll Township for fire protection services, effective April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2010, authorizing Supervisor Kreger, Clerk Beckrow and Fire Chief Wade to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS -

POLICY UPDATES:

Motion by John Gudaitis, second by Christine Beckrow, to change Policy Number 312, Use of Township Vehicles And Mileage Allowance, effective April 1, 2009 Board Members will calculate the actual costs of using their vehicle as a personal deduction on their income tax. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by Brian R. Frederick, to change Policy Number 410, Township Hall Facilities, effective April 1, 2009 hall rental for Richland Township Residents will be at a rate of $75.00 and allowing non-residents to rent the hall at a rate of $100.00. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by Brian R. Frederick, to not make any changes to Policy Number 411, Use of Administration Building Conference Room. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 09-2009, SCHEDULE OF FEES:

Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Christine Beckrow, to by Resolution 09-2009 to approve the fee schedule as presented, effective with the new budgetary fiscal year April 1st, 2009 authorizing Clerk Beckrow to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 10-2009, ADOPT 2009-2010 BUDGET:

Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by John Gudaitis, adopting the 2009-2010 Budget as presented, a balanced budget with total revenues/expenditures of $3,443.445, authorizing Clerk Beckrow to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes; Frederick, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

REQUEST FOR ROAD CLOSURE:

Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by Brian R. Frederick, authorizing Manager Herhold to file the "Request for Road Closure" for the Bill Agresta Scholarship Hustle (B.A.S.H.) to be held Saturday April 25th for approximately a two hour period, 9:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., submitting for approval to the Saginaw County Road Commission. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS: Written communications was received and filed

PUBLIC COMMENT: Comments and questions were received and answered.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Christine Beckrow, to adjourn. Unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned – 8:18 P.M.

Respectfully submitted by:
Christine Beckrow Clerk

Next Township Board of Trustees meeting is April 14, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.