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.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Kevin J. Kreger, to approve and file Minutes of August 14, 2007 and August 27, 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 $78,315.40. 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/Transaction, Police, Planning, Park, Library, and Township Manager’s. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None.

OLD BUSINESS:

POLICY BOOK: Further discussion was held regarding updating the current Policy Book. Updates and changes will be approved at an upcoming meeting.

NEW BUSINESS -

INTERNET CREDIT CARD/DEBIT CARD TAX PAYMENT SERVICE: Motion by Kevin J. Kreger, second by Linda J. Luplow, authorizing tax payments through the internet, using Official Payments Corporation, authorizing Treasurer Luplow to sign the agreement on behalf of Richland Township. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

TRASH RATES – 2007 WINTER TAX: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Kevin J. Kreger, to assess $103.00 per residence (same rate as 2006) on the 2007 winter tax roll for residential trash disposal service. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

DELINQUENT WATER/SEWER ON 2007 TAX ROLL: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Linda J. Luplow, authorizing Treasurer to place the delinquent sewer, as presented, on the 2007 winter tax roll for collection. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE 2007-1, NOISE & PUBLIC NUISANCE: This matter has been tabled to make language changes relevant to the matters being addressed.

RESOLUTION 10-2007 – ZONING ORDINANCE: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Linda J. Luplow, by Resolution 10-2007, to adopt the Richland Township Interim Zoning Ordinance as amended as the final Richland Township Ordinance document, authorizing Clerk Kreger to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. (Copy of Resolution 10-2007 attached)

ORR ROAD UPDATE: HSC has approached both Richland and Thomas Township, regarding possible upgrades to Orr Road, between Gratiot and Geddes, to be used as a truck route for their facility. HSC has not brought any final agreement back to the Township’s yet.

CORRESPONDENCE: Written correspondence was received and filed.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Complaint was voiced regarding the patch work done on Lunney Road by the Road Commission.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Kevin J. Kreger, to adjourn. Unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned – 8:33 P.M.

Respectfully submitted by:

Kevin J. Kreger, Clerk

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Joel F. Wardin, Supervisor    Kevin J. Kreger, Clerk
                                            Linda Luplow , Treasurer      Christine Beckrow, Trustee
                                            Brian Frederick, Trustee  

CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Wardin called the special meeting of the Richland Township Board of Trustees to order at 7:20 P.M. with the Pledge to the Flag.

PUBLIC HEARING: Supervisor Wardin stated the purpose of the Public Hearing is to determine millage rates for both the police and fire special assessments to be levied on the 2007 winter tax roll for funding operation for the 2008-2009 fiscal year. Notice of the Hearing was posted and published in The Township Times. Information was presented. No written comments were received.

ADJOURN HEARING: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Kevin J. Kreger, to adjourn the Public Hearing. Unanimous vote. Hearing adjourned -7:25 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Wardin called the special meeting to order at 7:25 P.M. following the Public Hearing to establish police and fire special assessment millage rates to be levied on the 2007 winter tax roll for operation during the fiscal 2008-2009 year.

NEW BUSINESS -

FIRE MILLAGE: Motion by Kevin J. Kreger, second by Linda J. Luplow, to levy one (1) mill for the fire special assessment on the 2007 winter tax roll (same rate as 2006) for operation during the 2008-2009 fiscal year, projected revenue of $114,269. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

POLICE MILLAGE: Motion by Kevin J. Kreger, second by Brian R. Frederick, to levy 3.4 mills for the police special assessment on the 2007 winter tax roll (same rate as 2006) for operation during the 2008-2009 fiscal year, projected revenue of $388,516. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Christine Beckrow, second by Brian R. Frederick, to adjourn. Unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned – 7:27 P.M.

Respectfully submitted by:

Kevin J. Kreger Clerk