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

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Daniel Preuss, to approve and file Minutes of March 8, 2011 as written. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

BILLS: Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by Christine Beckrow, to pay the bills as listed, total of $102,215.88 Roll call vote Gudaitis, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

REPORTS: Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by Brian R. Frederick, to receive and file the following written reports: Financial/Transaction/Budget Amendments/Investment, Police/Fire, Library, Planning, Park, Board of Review and Township Manager’s. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None.

OLD BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS -

HEMLOCK HEALTH CENTER - DONATION:

Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by John Gudaitis, authorizing this expense, as budgeted, $3,600.00 to the Health Healther Center. Roll call vote Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

ST. CHARLES AREA HEALTH CENTER - DONATION:

Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Christine Beckrow, authorizing a payment of $442.00 to the St. Charles Area Health Center for services rendered by Richland Township residents. Roll call vote Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes; Frederick, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES – SAGINAW FUTURE, INC.:

Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Daniel Preuss, to enter into the Agreement for Services with Saginaw Future, Inc. for calendar year 2011 for $1,000.00, authorizing Supervisor Kreger and Clerk Beckrow to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Roll call vote Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 12-2011, P.A. 116 RELEASE REQUEST:

Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Christine Beckrow, by Resolution 12-2011, to approve the request to release 3 acres from the Public Act 116 Agreement from property number 22-12-2-24-3001-000, authorizing Clerk Beckrow to sign on behalf of Richland Township.  Roll call vote Beckrow, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 13-2011, AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE:

Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Daniel Preuss, by Resolution 13-2011, to amend the Zoning Ordinance Map by approving the change in zoning classification for parcel 22-12-2-25-1006-002, Thomas and Janell Seaver 13230 Gratiot Road, from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-2 General Commercial, authorizing Clerk Beckrow to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Roll call vote Gudaitis, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

CORRESPONDENCE: Written correspondence was received and filed.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Gary Wade, Fire Chief inquired about 240 W. Saginaw and the barricades that are surrounding the building.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by John Gudaitis, second by Christine Beckrow, to adjourn. Unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned – 7:42 P.M.

Respectfully submitted by:
Christine Beckrow Clerk