January 8, 2008
Feb 14th, 08
PENNFIELD CHARTER TOWNSHIP
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
January 8, 2008
7:00 P.M.
Supervisor Behnke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Pennfield Middle School Cafeteria. Present were Supervisor Behnke, Clerk Bammer, Treasurer Phillips and Trustees Bartlett, Houseman and Newman. Trustee Ensign was excused. There were 14 citizens present. Supervisor Behnke asked for a moment of silence and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CITIZENS COMMENTS/PETITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
Supervisor Behnke presented a Plaque of Appreciation to Dr. Dale Kimball as follows:
Through the presentation of this plaque, Pennfield Township hereby recognizes the years of service Dr. Dale Kimball has given to both the students of Pennfield Schools as Well as the Citizens of Pennfield Township. It is because of this commitment that Pennfield Township hereby declares January 14, 2008 as: “Dr. Dale Kimball Day”
Supervisor Behnke introduced Mr. Nicholas Infante, Senior Manager, Public Affairs, Wal-Mart Corporation. Mr. Infante indicated that Wal-Mart had now decided to reduce the construction of Wal-Mart Super center stores from 300 per year to 180 per year beginning with the 2008 construction season. This change in philosophy means that a number of sites in the State of Michigan, included Pennfield Township, will be delayed one (1) year. Those sights include the cities of Saline, Fenton, Heartland, Fowlerville, Hastings, White Lake, Monroe, Woodhaven, Canton and Traverse City.
Supervisor Behnke opened the floor for citizen's comment and four people spoke on the snow plowing and tree removal.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA:
It was moved and seconded by (Phillips/Newman) to accept the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved and seconded by (Phillips/Newman) to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of the following items:
1) Regular Board Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2007.
2) Receive and place on file the following Monthly Reports. (See addendum A)
(a) Utilities Division
(b) Assessor
(c) Code Compliance
(d) Permits Department
3) A request to enter in an agreement to collect the 2008 summer taxes for the following entities: Pennfield Schools, Harper Creek Schools, CISD and Kellogg Community College.
4) The Township Board accepted the Letter of Resignation from Paid on Call Firefighter Daniel Nelson. Motion carried.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
SHERIFF DEPARTMENT:
Lt. Eddy gave the monthly report for December 2007. The stats for the month of December are as follows: there were 279 calls for service, 146 Traffic Citations, 86 Verbal warnings, 35 Traffic crashes, 102 Arrests, 66 Self-generated complaints, 279 Dispatched complaints, 948 Property inspections.
FIRE:
There were 68 Fire runs for the month of December 2007. Monthly stats: 4 fires, 45 rescue & EMS, 8 hazardous conditions (no fire), 4 service calls, 5 good intent calls, 2 False Alarm & False Call.
PENNFIELD CHARTER TOWNSHIP RESOLUTION #08-01
(A resolution for Budget Amendment for the Pennfield Charter
Township General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2007-2008)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Pennfield Charter Township Board hereby officially approves the following budget amendment within the General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2007-2008:
1. Amend revenue to increase line item
101-000.000-671.000 Fund Balance Carryover $20,000.00
2. Amend expense to add to line item
General Office Part-time Salary
101-249.000-704.000 $ 1,000.00
3. Amend expense to increase line items
Building & Grounds
101-265.000-775.000 Repair/ Maint. Building $19,000.00
TOTALS $20,000.00 $20,000.00
Motion by Treasurer Phillips Seconded by Trustee Newman
Supervisor Behnke Yes Trustee Bartlett Yes
Clerk Bammer Yes Trustee Ensign Excused
Treasurer Phillips Yes Trustee Houseman Yes
Trustee Newman Yes
Vote shows 5 yes, 0 no and 1 excused, Resolution #08-01 is adopted.
It was moved and seconded by (Phillips/Newman) for approval to re-hire Ryan Swank as a Paid On Call Firefighter at a non-certified entry level POC Firefighter, pending a drug test and driving record check, effective January 9, 2008. Motion carried.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
December 2007, Treasurer's report shows the following balances on hand:
| General Fund |
$ 667,649.86 |
| Metro Act – Maint. |
$ 17,865.57 |
| Parks |
$ 12,063.39 |
| Public Safety |
$ 17,649.83 |
| Sewer |
$ 901,082.26 |
| Water |
$ 533,816.47 |
| Trust & Agency |
$ 6,300.00 |
| Tax Collection |
$1,551,946.55 |
| Paving Assessment |
$ 9,465.04 |
| TOTAL |
$3,717,823.90 |
It was moved and seconded by (Bammer/Newman) to receive and place on file the Treasurer's Report. Motion carried.
It was moved and seconded by (Phillips/Newman) to approve the payment of the monthly bills in the amount of $78,797.64 (See addendum #1). Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Supervisor Behnke asked Boy Scout Jaden Deoliveira to introduce himself. Supervisor Behnke opened the floor for public comment. Three people spoke: Are the meetings going to be here at the Jr. High School from now on? Yes. When will the Water & Sewer Rate Study be presented to the Public? January 30, 2008 at 6:30pm at the High School. What can the residents do to help cut down on crime? Keep your eyes and ears open.
TRUSTEE’S PERSONAL PRIVILEGE:
The Presidential Primary Election will be held Tuesday, January 15, 2008.
REQUESTS/DISCUSSIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE CHAIR:
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on February 12, 2008.
Supervisor Behnke adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
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