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RICHLAND
TOWNSHIP
Founded 1862
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RICHLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING February 12, 2008 MEMBERS PRESENT: Joel F. Wardin, Supervisor Kevin J.
Kreger, Clerk Brian R. Frederick, Trustee CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Wardin called the meeting of the Richland Township Board of Trustees Public Hearing to order at 7:00 P.M. with the Pledge to the Flag. PUBLIC HEARING: Supervisor Wardin stated the purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider the establishment of a proposed industrial district as requested by R & R Ready Mix, Inc., 432 South Pine Street, parcel located in Section 22-12-2-28-0208-000. Written notice of the Hearing was sent as required along with publication in The Township Times. Treasurer Luplow arrived at 7:08 P.M. ADJOURN HEARING: Supervisor Wardin adjourned the Public Hearing. Public Hearing adjourned - 7:15 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Wardin called the meeting of the Richland Township Board of Trustees Public Hearing to order at 7:15 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: Supervisor Wardin stated the purpose of the Public
Hearing is to consider the Industrial Facilities Exemption Tax Abatement per
request of R & R Ready Mix, Inc., 432 South Pine Street. This tax abatement
provides a 50% abatement of real and personal property for up to the number of
years granted on the new plant and/or machinery and equipment. This exemption
would only cover the specific project that is the subject of the application;
buildings and equipment prior to construction of the new facility are not
exempt. All structures and equipment added after completion of the project are
fully taxable. R & R Ready Mix, Inc. is requesting a 12 year, fifty percent
(50%) tax abatement for both real property ($832,955 for new construction) and
personal property (860,740 for new equipment purchases). According to the Policy
716 adopted at the January meeting, with building value and personal property
value at the above amounts, they could receive abatement for nine (9) years. ADJOURN HEARING: Supervisor Wardin adjourned the Public Hearing. Public Hearing adjourned – 7:26 P.M. 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. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion by Kevin J. Kreger, second by Brian R. Frederick, to approve and file Minutes of January 15, 2008 as written. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. BILLS: Motion by Linda J. Luplow, second by Brian R. Frederick, to pay the bills as listed, total of $37,061.73. Roll call vote Beckrow, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Luplow, Yes; Wardin, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried. REPORTS: Motion by Kevin J. Kreger, second by Linda J. Luplow, to receive and file the following written reports: Financial/Transfer, Police, Fire, Library, Planning, Park, Annual Building Report and Township Manager’s. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENT: Ron Wenzel voiced concerns of dirt being moved on the Voorheis property for what he believes to be a North/South air strip, and is requesting further action by the Township to stop the construction of an airstrip without proper permits and licenses. OLD BUSINESS: SIDEWALK ORDINANCE: After discussion, Motion by Kevin J. Kreger, second by Linda J. Luplow, to table this matter until next meeting. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS - RESOLUTION 01-2008, ESTABLISH INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Linda J. Luplow, to adopt by Resolution 01-2008, authorizing the establishment of the Industrial Development District Number One for R & R Ready Mix, Inc., property number 22-12-2-28-0208-000, authorizing Clerk Kreger to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 02-2008, IFT EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Linda J. Luplow, to adopt by Resolution 02-2008, to grant the Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate to R & R Ready Mix, Inc., for both real and personal property at fifty percent (50%) for nine years, authorizing Clerk Kreger to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. ASSESSING SERVICES: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Christine Beckrow, to table this matter until next meeting. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES – SAGINAW FUTURE, INC.: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Linda J. Luplow, to enter into Agreement for Services with Saginaw Future, Inc. for calendar year 2008 for $1,000.00, authorizing Supervisor Wardin and Clerk Kreger to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. SET SPECIAL MEETING(S): Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Kevin J. Kreger, to set the budget workshop for proposed 2008-2009 Budget for March 11, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. Followed by regular board meeting at 7:30 p.m. and to set the special meeting for the 2008-2009 Budget Hearing along with adoption for March 25, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE: Written correspondence was received and filed. PUBLIC COMMENT: Ron Sholtz, County Commissioner was available for questions. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Kevin J. Kreger, second by Brian R. Frederick, to adjourn. Unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned – 8:23 P.M. Respectfully submitted by: Kevin J. Kreger Clerk
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