Budget/Truth-N-Taxation Hearings
Republic Township
03-26-09

PRESENT: Hurst, Johnson, Koski, Mattila, Skogman
VISITORS: Larry & Bonnie Mattson, Tom Sandbloom

1. Supervisor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:00pm in the Township Hall.

2. PURPOSE OF MEETING: 2009-2010 fiscal year budget and Truth-N-Taxation hearing.

Truth-N-Taxation

Motion by Johnson, 2nd by Skogman, to levy the additional mills allowed by law to increase the millage levied by Republic Township to 7.4175 mills.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Hurst-yes, Johnson-yes, Koski-yes, Mattila-yes, Skogman-yes. CARRIED.

BUDGET

Question/discussion regarding library funding

3. ADJOURNMENT: the meeting was declared adjourned at 6:15pm.

 

APPROVED: _________________________________

DATE : _________________________________

SIGNED : _________________________________

 

 

 

 

 

Regular Meeting
Republic Township
03-26-09

PRESENT: Hurst, Johnson, Koski, Mattila, Skogman
VISITORS: several area residents, Brian Brady [DEQ]

1. Supervisor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00pm in the Township Hall.

2. Salute to Flag

The Board deviated from the agenda to allow Mr. Brady to give his visual presentation on outdoor wood burners.

3. Motion by Hurst, 2nd by Koski, to approve the agenda with the following additions; CARRIED.

9-h [tables-RES building] 9-I [Spring Dist. Mtg]
9-J [COPS grant] 9-K [final fy mtg]

4. Motion by Hurst, 2nd by Mattila, to approve the minutes of the following meetings as presented. CARRIED.

02-26-09 [regular] 03-04-09 [joint mtg] 03-10-09 [DPW hiring]

5. Motion by Hurst, 2nd by Koski, to pay the bills in the amount of $71,612.54. CARRIED.

6. PUBLIC COMMENT: none offered

7. REPORTS:

a) Trustee Koski- reported on EMS crew issue; he & Clerk Skogman met with present and past co-ord. Re: issues.

b) Trustee Hurst/Heritage Trail- reported on”TIFA”; purchase agreement for old bank building has been sent to realty co.

c) Ambulance- Tab Skogman, Nancy Currie;

Motion by Johnson, 2nd by Mattila to authorize repair of ambulance’s AED. CARRIED.

d) Assessing- roll is complete; $1,700,000 in new construction.

e) Website Report- written report from Mr. Nannestad.

f) DPW/Fuel Tank- no action

1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

a) Road Repair Grant- no action

b) Water Line Grant- no action

c) Evergreen St. Sewer Line- no action

d) Transfer Station Billing- no action

e) Office Leave Hours- no action

1. NEW BUSINESS:

a) LCD Projector-

Motion by Skogman, 2nd by Hurst, to approve the purchase of a LCD projector at an approximate cost of $750 – 800. CARRIED.

b) Planning Commission Secretary- has an increased work load.

Motion by Johnson, seconded by Mattila, to authorize the Planning Commission secretary receive $20 per month for secretarial duties. CARRIED.

c) BSA Software Update-

Motion by Hurst, 2nd by Mattila, to approve the update to Equalizer Assessing Net at an approximate cost of $2,800, being on a 2 year deferred payment option. CARRIED.

d) EDC Funding-

Motion by Johnson, 2nd by Skogman, to add $500 to the Planning Commission budget as an EDC line item, effective April 1st. CARRIED.

e) Transfer Station Brush Pile- Jim Carrey will remove it for us.

f) MML Insurance Pool- clerk will get more info .

g) Horseshoe Courts- no action

 

h) Additional Tables-

Motion by Koski, 2nd by Hurst, to purchase 8 new tables for the Town Hall at an approximate cost of $1,000, and to bring present tables to the RES building. CARRIED.

i) Spring District Meeting- May 19th in Marquette.

Motion by Hurst, 2nd by Koski, to authorize Board members’ attendance at the Spring District meeting in Marquette on May 19th. CARRIED.

j) COPS Grant- Treasurer Mattila will attend meeting on March 31st at 10am regarding this grant.

k) Final FY Meeting- Monday March 30th at 5pm.

1. PUBLIC COMMENT: length – 14 minutes

2. ADJOURNMENT: the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:12pm.

 

APPROVED: ____________________________________

DATE : ____________________________________

SIGNED : ____________________________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Special Meeting
Republic Township Board
03-30-09

PRESENT: Hurst, Johnson, Mattila, Skogman
ABSENT: Koski
VISITORS: none

1. Supervisor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:25pm in the Township Hall.

2. Motion by Hurst, 2nd by Mattila, to approve the special agenda as presented. CARRIED.

3. PUBLIC HEARING – School Lake Fishing Access Site Grant:

comments regarding Sportsman’s Club support
will be a nice site for children to fish
disabled people will be able to enjoy it

Resolution of Support for Republic Township’s Application
to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources
in regards to the
Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF)

 

Whereas, Republic Township is seeking grant funding for the development of the
Fishing Access to School Lake and,…

Whereas, the Republic Township Board is strongly in support of promoting the
development of fishing access At School Lake which includes a barrier free
parking, handicap accessible trail, accessible boardwalk and an accessible
fishing pier, and…

Whereas, the Republic Township Board strongly supports the Township’s financial
commitment to the project in the amount of at least 38% (MNRTF) of the total
overall cost of Phase I by commitment of force account labor and material and by
accepting a donation from the Republic Sportsman’s Club in the amount of $2,500
(cost)estimate for construction = $42,000 plus additional costs for administrative,
publication, in-kind expenses).

Now Therefore It Be Resolved that the Republic Township Board strongly supports
the MNRTF grant application for the development of Fishing Access at School
Lake.

Motion by Johnson, 2nd by Hurst, to adopt the above resolution regarding the School Lake Fishing Site.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Hurst-yes, Johnson-yes, Mattila-yes, Skogman-yes. CARRIED.
4. Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Reconciliation:

Budget Amendments:

Motion by Hurst, 2nd by Johnson, to approve the following budget amendments. CARRIED.

FINAL BUDGET AMENDMENTS
FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009

Function Account Number Amount
Increase Revenue Account –
CREDIT
GENERAL FUND 101-000-402 74,310
101-000-410 40
101-000-429 6,480
101-000-430 10
101-000-449 750
101-000-478 265
101-000-642 2,710
101-000-665 140
101-000-677 765
101-000-678 4,720
total 90,190

Increase Expenditure Account-
Debit
101-101-702 1,600
101-101-708 110
101-101-709 25
101-101-736 30
101-101-801 1,500
101-101-860 2,550
101-101-880 70
101-101-900 275
101-101-956 3,620
101-101-960 1,720
101-191-702 370
101-191-736 230
101-191-860 20
101-191-900 115
101-209-702 75
101-209-736 40
101-215-703 600
101-215-708 35
101-215-709 5
101-247-860 25
101-253-703 900
101-253-708 35
101-253-709 5
101-258-736 35
101-265-736 2,700
101-265-743 12,700
101-265-851 670
101-265-920 660
101-276-801 170
101-276-920 30
101-336-726 9,100
101-336-736 425
101-336-741 80
101-336-860 105
101-336-955 175
101-401-736 30
101-410-702 1,650
101-410-708 90
101-410-709 10
101-410-860 615
101-441-732 35
101-441-851 200
101-441-955 150
101-442-741 1,350
101-448-920 6,000
101-651-736 1,600
101-651-741 500
101-651-960 675
101-750-736 35
101-775-851 25
101-775-920 360
101-895-955 36,060
Total Credits – 90,190 Total 90,190
Total Debits – 90,190

DEBT RETIREMENT FUND
Increase Revenue Account-
Credit 320-000-435 5,000

Increase Expenditure Account-
Debit 320-905-991 5,000

SEWER RECEIVING FUND
Increase Revenue Account –
Credit
590-000-601 5,000
590-000-679 7,800
Total 12,800

Decrease Expenditure Account-
Credit
590-527-736 4,460

Increase Expenditure Account –
Debit
590-527-708 70
590-527-717 55
590-527-743 3,545
590-527-801 7,675
590-527-851 90
Total Credits – 17,260 590-527-920 5,825
Total Debits – 17,260 Total 17,260

WATER FUND
Increase Revenue Account –
Credit
591-000-601 250
591-000-672 1,000
591-000-679 80,000
Total 81,250

Decrease Expenditure Account –
Credit
591-536-710 1,050
591-536-726 4,000
Total 5,050

Increase Expenditure Account –
Debit
591-536-704 945
591-536-708 120
591-536-709 40
591-536-717 60
591-536-743 3,505
591-536-801 20,020
591-536-851 10
591-536-860 110
Total Credits – 86,300 591-925-801 61,080
Total Debits – 86,300 Total 86,300

SOLID WASTE FUND
Increase Revenue Account –
Credit
596-000-601 3,675
596-000-679 15,000
Total 18,675

Decrease Expenditure Account –
Credit
596-528-710 550
596-528-719 115
596-528-732 300
596-528-741 105
596-528-801 5,290
596-528-855 235
596-528-945 1,115
596-528-991 1,200
Total 8,910

Increase Expenditure Account –
Debit
596-528-702 380
596-528-708 20
596-528-709 10
596-528-736 2,275
596-965-999 25,000
Total Credits – 27,685 Total 27,685
Total Debits – 27,685




B & I FUND-SEWER
Increase Revenue Account-
Credit 884-000-601 4,250

Decrease Revenue Account –
Debit 884-000-679 4,250

Final Bills:

Motion by Mattila, 2nd by Johnson, to pay the final bills for fiscal year 2008-2009 in the amount of $2,638.20. CARRIED.

5. ADJOURNENT: the meeting was declared adjourned at 5:50pm

 

APPROVED: ___________________________

DATE : ___________________________

SIGNED : ___________________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REPUBLIC TOWNSHIP LIST OF EMERGENCY
SERVICES PERSONEL

FIRE DEPARTMENT AMBULANCE CREW

* Al Koski * Pat Chevrette
* Joe DuMoulin * Nancy Currie
* Patrick Dinkins * Dave Finegan
* Shawn Radcliffe * Scott Hansen
* Ron Venn * Jon Jarvi
* Scott Lofstrom * Barb Koski (on leave)
* Ed Osuzik * Jack Mattila
* Scott Hansen * Myrtle Milner
* Curt LaForge * Heather Oja
* Pete Juidici * Neil Paavola
* Dave Finegan * Tab Skogman
* Brian Gardner
* James Koski
* Randy Gardner
* Fred Mattson’
* Corey Milner
* Justin LaForge
* Casey Mattila
* Gene Gransinger
* John Hansen
* Kris Skogman