Regular Meeting
Republic Township Board
10-26-06
PRESENT: Adams, Hurst, Johnson, Mattila, Skogman
VISITORS: T. Tuominen, N. Currie, B. Payne, T. Sandbloom
1. Supervisor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00pm in the Township Hall.
2. Salute to Flag
3. Agenda was presented for approval.
Motion by Adams, seconded by Mattila, to approve the agenda as presented. CARRIED.
4. Minutes of the 09-28-06 regular meeting were presented for approval.
Motion by Mattila, seconded by Adams, to approve the minutes as presented. CARRIED.
5. PAYMENT OF BILLS:
Motion by Adams, seconded by Hurst, to pay the bills in the amount of $76,399.92. CARRIED.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT: none offered
7. REPORTS:
a) Trustee Hurst- attended & reported on a “Business After Hours” meeting re: the Heritage Trail.
b) Trustee Adams- attended & reported on the County Solid Waste meeting.
c) DPW- filter plant is working; needs some final adjustments.
d) Ambulance- received 2 additional 800mgz radios [with grant monies]; facility & vehicle were inspected; reflective striping on ambulance is coming off.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
9. NEW BUSINESS:
a) Schaedig Garbage Bill- request’s that one of his two seasonal garbage bills be voided.
Motion by Hurst, seconded by Skogman, to deny Mr. Schaedig’s request. CARRIED.
b) Budget Amendments-
BUDGET AMENDMENTS – FOR OCTOBER 26, 2006
Function
Account Number
Account Description
Amount
Increase Revenue Account - CREDIT
101-000-667 Rents 450
101-000-677 Reimburse-Insurance 1,150
101-000-694 CD’s/Bonds 314,325
Total=315,925
Increase Expenditure Account- DEBIT
101-101-801 Twp Bd-Prof. Services 1,800
101-101-956 Twp Bd-Dues/Memb. 100
101-191-801 Elections-Prof. Services 275
101-191-860 Elections-Travel/Meals 50
101-209-736 Assessor-Op. Expenses 25
101-258-736 Data Proc-Op. Expenses 275
101-258-801 Data Proc-Prof. Services 650
101-276-726 Cemetery-Main/Repair 750
101-336-736 Fire Dept.-Op. Expenses 6,100
101-336-741 Fire Dept.-Gasoline 200
101-336-945 Fire Dept.-Insurance 250
101-410-860 Plan.Comm.-Travel/Meals 25
101-442-736 Vehicles-Op. Expenses 3,250
101-442-970 Vehicles-Capital Outlay 9,200
101-651-736 Ambulance-Op. Expenses 4,700
101-651-960 Ambulance-Train/Educ. 4,150
101-750-704 Recreation-Wages 1,100
101-750-708 Recreation-Soc. Sec. 50
101-750-736 Recreation-Op. Expenses 75
101-895-955 Ac.Not Prov.Elwe-Misc 282,900
Total= 315,925
Motion by Adams, seconded by Mattila, to approve the budget
amendments as presented. CARRIED.
c) Land Purchase- CCI lots by Munson Park - $24,500
Motion by Johnson, seconded by Adams, to pursue the purchase of said lots, contingent on financial assistance. CARRIED.
d) January Meeting- needs to be rescheduled due to MTA conference.
Motion by Adams, seconded by Johnson, to reschedule the January 2007 Board Meeting to Monday January 15th. CARRIED.
e) Munson Park Donation- The Township has received a $500 donation for maintenance of Munson Park from the Munson family.
f) Zoning Upgrade- there is a need to upgrade the Township’s Zoning Ordinance; CUPPAD would assist.
Motion by Adams, seconded by Hurst, to authorize a total revision of Republic Township’s Zoning Ordinance, with the contract to specify that we would not have to pay for the work until after the start of the 2007-2008 budget year. CARRIED.
g) ECI/Matting- matter to be reviewed by the Planning Commission.
h) Zoning Administrator-
Motion by Hurst, seconded by Adams, to accept, with deep regret, the resignation of Zoning Administrator Leslie Hurst, effective November 24, 2006. CARRIED.
Motion by Hurst, seconded by Adams, to appoint Assistant Zoning Administrator Bill Payne to the position of Zoning Administrator, effective November 25, 2006, with his new term to expire December of 2009. CARRIED.
i) Heritage Trail-
Resolution to Support Creation of a Marquette County Recreation Authority to provide for development and operation of the Iron Ore Heritage Trail
WHEREAS, the Township of Republic endorses the concept of the Recreation Authority to develop, manage and maintain the Iron Ore Heritage trail, and…
WHEREAS, the Township of Republic will work with its neighbors for the development of a connected trail system, and…
WHEREAS, the Township of Republic endorses the Iron Ore Heritage Trail as an interpretative trail with signage and interpretation of our history and traditions, and…
WHEREAS, the Township of Republic endorses the Iron Ore Heritage Trail as a tool for economic development through the preservation of our history and traditions…
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Township of Republic supports the formation of the Recreation Authority for the development, management and maintenance of the Iron Ore Heritage Trail.
Motion by Adams, seconded by Mattila, to approve the above resolution.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Adams-yes, Hurst-yes, Johnson-yes, Mattila-yes,
Skogman-yes. CARRIED.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT: length – 9 minutes
11. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was declared adjourned at 8:06pm.
APPROVED: _______________________________
DATE : _______________________________
SIGNED : _______________________________
Special Meeting
Republic Township Election Commission
10-30-06
PRESENT: G. Johnson, F. Mattila, V. Skogman
VISITORS: N. Wenberg
1. Clerk Skogman called the meeting to order at 1:02pm in the Township Office.
2. PURPOSE OF MEETING: To appoint election workers for the November 7, 2006 general election and to set compensation for said workers.
Motion by Johnson, seconded by Mattila, to appoint the following people as election workers for the November 7, 2006 general election: CARRIED.
Margaret Lahtela Marcy Rankinen
Carol Nicholas Marlene Russo
Donna Venn Marsha Durant
Nancy Wenberg Ethel Valenzio
Motion by Mattila, seconded by Johnson, to authorize compensation for the election workers at $11 per hour for precinct captains and $10 per hour for election workers. CARRIED.
Motion by Johnson, seconded by Mattila, to authorize the purchase of four election workers’ evening meal. CARRIED.
3. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was declared adjourned at 1:04pm.
APPROVED: _________________________________
DATE : _________________________________
SIGNED : _________________________________
Special Meeting
Republic Township Board
11-07-06
PRESENT: Adams, Johnson, Mattila, Skogman
ABSENT: Hurst
VISITORS: N. Kuppin, J. Durant
1. Supervisor Johnson called the meeting to order at 1:03pm in the Township Office.
2. PURPOSE OF MEETING: Bid/sale of old ambulance.
Motion by Adams, seconded by Mattila, to sell the ambulance at the highest bid price received of $4,555. CARRIED.
3. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was declared adjourned at 1:05pm.
APPROVED: _____________________________
DATE : _____________________________
SIGNED : _____________________________
