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

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion by Kevin J. Kreger, second by Linda J. Luplow, to approve and file Minutes of December 11, 2007 as written. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

BILLS: Motion by Linda J. Luplow, second by Kevin J. Kreger, to pay the bills as listed, total of $60,301.67. Roll call vote Beckrow, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Luplow, Yes; Wardin, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

REPORTS: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Linda J. Luplow, to receive and file the following written reports: Financial/Transfer, Police/Fire, Library, Planning, Park, Board of Review, Election Commission and Township Manager’s with the following correction Joel F. Wardin was in attendance at the Board of Review, adding his name to the Members Present. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Dan Preuss presented that he was given a petition from the Saginaw County Road Commission to change the name of Pruess Road to Preuss. After petition signatures were collected, and a filing fee of $400 there would still be no guarantee of the change. He felt that spelling error was their mistake, and should be corrected by them at their cost.

OLD BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS -

EXTEND DUE DATE – 2007 TAX: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Linda J. Luplow, to extend the 2007 winter tax from February 14^th to February 29, 2008, payable without late penalties. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

REVIEW PER MEETING PAY FOR TRUSTEES: After discussion, Motion by Kevin J. Kreger, second by Linda J. Luplow, to increase the Trustee pay by $5.00, bringing the current pay to $75.00 per meeting, effective with the new fiscal year, April 1^st, 2008. Roll call vote Luplow, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Wardin, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

REVIEW PER MEETING PAY BOARDS/COMMISSIONS: After discussion, Motion by Kevin J. Kreger, second by Brian R. Frederick, to adjust the Zoning Board of Appeals to $30.00 per meeting effective with the new fiscal year, April 1^st, 2008. Roll call vote Frederick, Yes; Luplow, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Wardin, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

After discussion, Motion by Kevin J. Kreger, second by Christine Beckrow, keeping the Planning Commission Chairman at $45.00 per meeting, Members at $41.00 per meeting; this remains the same as their current pay. Roll call vote Luplow, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Wardin, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

Clerk Kreger excused himself to close the Polls at 8:00 p.m.

Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Linda J. Luplow, the Board of Review Members remain at $55.00 per meeting; the same as their current pay. Roll call vote Luplow, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Wardin, Yes. (4) yeas, (1) absent. Motion carried.

Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Linda J. Luplow, to adjust the Park Board Chairman to $45.00 per meeting, Secretary to $43.00 per meeting, Members to $41.00 per meeting; this is a $5.00 increase, effective with the new fiscal year, April 1^st, 2008. Roll call vote Luplow, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Wardin, Yes. (4) yeas, (1) absent. Motion carried.

Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Linda J. Luplow, to keep the Election Inspectors at $8.00 per hour, plus a additional $10.00 per day for Chairman; this remains the same as their current pay. Roll call vote Beckrow, Yes; Luplow, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Wardin, Yes. (4) yeas, (1) absent. Motion carried.

ASSESSING SERVICES PAY REQUEST: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Christine Beckrow, to deny Jack Burd’s request for a change in compensation, and seek bids for Assessing Services. (4) yeas, (1) absent. Motion carried.

SIDEWALK ORDINANCE: Tabled until next meeting for further review.

SET PUBLIC HEARINGS: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Linda J. Luplow, to set a public hearing at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 12^th to consider creating the Industrial Development District with a second public hearing at 7:15 p.m. to consider the tax abatement request for R&R Ready Mix. Both public hearing notices will be published in The Township Times as required. (4) yeas, (1) absent. Motion carried.

IFT TAX ABATEMENT POLICY: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Christine Beckrow, to adopt Policy Number 716, Industrial Facility Tax Abatement. (4) yeas, (1) absent. Motion carried.

WELL PUMP EQUIPMENT PURCHASE: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Christine Beckrow, authorizing Leddy Electric to install, labor and material included, a soft start control for the water well pump motor, total expenditure of $3,300.00 out of the Water Fund, Capital Outlay line item; with the second soft start control to be purchased out of the ’08-’09 fiscal year. (4) yeas, (1) absent. Motion carried.

CORRESPONDENCE: Written correspondence was received and filed.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Bob Weiskirch asked when the next Planning Commission meeting was regarding information for the proposed substation. Meeting is scheduled for February 5^th at 7:00 p.m.; this is an informational meeting only.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Linda J. Luplow, to adjourn. (4) yeas, (1) absent. Meeting adjourned – 8:35 P.M.

John J. Letts Deputy Clerk