MEMBERS PRESENT: Joel F. Wardin, Supervisor                              Kevin J. Kreger, Clerk

                                          Linda J. Luplow, Treasurer                             Christine Beckrow, Trustee

                                         Brian R. Frederick, Trustee

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.

AMEND AGENDA: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Kevin J. Kreger, to add G. Union Negotiation Request – Police Officers Labor Council to New Business. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion by Kevin J. Kreger, second by Linda J. Luplow, to approve and file Minutes of June 10, 2008 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 $56,494.31. 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 Brian R. Frederick, to receive and file the following written reports: Financial/Transaction/Investment, Police and Township Manager’s. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Comments and questions were received and answered.

OLD BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS -

RESOLUTION 2008-10 ALLOW ALTERNATE DATE FOR BOARD OF REVIEW: Motion by Kevin J. Kreger, second by Brian R. Frederick, by Resolution 2008-10, allowing the Board of Review to set an alternate date for the July and/or December Board of Review, authorizing Clerk Kreger to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

POLICE POLICIES: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Linda J. Luplow, to approve the police policies pertaining to low frequency events as recommended by Michigan Township Participating Plan, Risk Control Department, authorizing Clerk Kreger to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

2007-2008 AUDIT: After discussion, motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Kevin J. Kreger, to receive and file the 2007-2008 audit as prepared by Yeo & Yeo. Roll call vote Luplow, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Wardin, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

PROPOSED AUDIT AGREEMENT: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, to enter into a (two) year extension with Yeo & Yeo for audit services, authorizing the Township Manager to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Discussion held. Motion dies due to lack of support.

Motion by Kevin J. Kreger, second by Linda J. Luplow, for bids to be solicited by publication and letters for a three year period. Bids to be accepted beginning October 1, 2008 through November 15, 2008. Discussion held. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

MI MUNICIPAL LEAGUE WORKERS COMP BALLOT: Motion by Linda J. Luplow, second by Brian R. Frederick, to re-elect the nine incumbents to serve as Trustees of the Michigan Municipal League Workers’ Compensation Fund, authorizing Clerk Kreger to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

CORRESPONDENCE: Written correspondence was received and filed.

UNION NEGOTIATION REQUEST – POLICE OFFICERS LABOR COUNCIL: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Christine Beckrow, to enter into labor negotiations with the Union employees, appointing a wage committee along with Township Manager to work with Union Labor Representative. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Comments and questions were received and answered.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Kevin J. Kreger, to adjourn. Unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned – 8:14 P.M.

Respectfully submitted by:
Kevin J. Kreger Clerk