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RICHLAND
TOWNSHIP
Founded 1862
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Richland Township Board of Trustees
Special Meeting November 20, 2008
Members Present: Kevin Kreger – Supervisor Christine Beckrow – Clerk Daniel Preuss – Treasurer Brian R. Frederick – Trustee John Gudaitis - Trustee
CALL TO ORDER: The special meeting of the Richland Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Kreger at 6:33 pm with the Pledge to the Flag. Oath of Office administered just prior to meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT: None OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION – JOEL WARDIN: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Daniel Preuss to recognize Joel Wardin for his service to Richland Township. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION – LINDA LUPLOW: Motion by Christine Beckrow, second by Brian R. Frederick to recognize Linda Luplow for her service to Richland Township. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. DAY/TIME BOARD MEETING: Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by John Gudaitis to set the regular Richland Township Board of Trustee meetings to the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm, at the Richland Township Administration Building, 1180 North Hemlock Rd. Roll call vote: Frederick, No; Preuss, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes. (4) yeas, (1) nays. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSON: Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by Christine Beckrow, concurring with Supervisor Kreger’s recommendation, to appoint Brian Frederick as ex-officio to the Planning Commission, term expiring on November 20, 2012 or until replaced by the Township Board upon recommendation of the Township Supervisor. Roll call vote: Preuss, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Frederick, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT TO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS: Motion by Christine Beckrow, second by Brian Frederick concurring with Supervisor Kreger’s recommendation to appoint John Gudaitis as ex-officio member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, replacing Kevin Kreger, term expiring on November 20, 2012 or until replaced by the Township Board upon recommendation of the Township Supervisor. Roll call vote: Gudaitis, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 13-2008 BANK DEPOSITORY: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Daniel Preuss, by Resolution 13-2008, the following was offered: the Township of Richland designates Isabella Bank, depository of this municipality authorizing the following officers of this municipality to sign without inquiry as to the circumstances of issues of the deposition of the proceeds thereof on behalf of Richland Township: Treasurer Preuss, Clerk Beckrow, Deputy Treasurer Coulson, and Deputy Clerk, Letts. Roll call vote: Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 14-2008 BANK DEPOSITORY: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Christine Beckrow, by Resolution 14-2008, the following was offered: the Township of Richland designates Citizens Bank, depository of this municipality authorizing the following officers of this municipality to sign without inquiry as to the circumstances of issues of the deposition of the proceeds thereof on behalf of Richland Township: Treasurer Preuss, Clerk Beckrow, Deputy Treasurer Coulson, and Deputy Clerk, Letts. Roll call vote: Beckrow, Yes; Frederick, Yes: Preuss, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes; Kreger, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 15-2008 BANK DEPOSITORY: Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by Brian R. Frederick, by Resolution 15-2008, the following was offered: the Township of Richland designates Chase Bank, depository of this municipality authorizing the following officers of this municipality to sign without inquiry as to the circumstances of issues of the deposition of the proceeds thereof on behalf of Richland Township: Treasurer Preuss, Clerk Beckrow, Deputy Treasurer Coulson, and Deputy Clerk, Letts. Roll call vote: Frederick, Yes: Preuss, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried. EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATION COMMITTEE AND EMPLOYEE BENEFIT COMMITTEE: Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by John Gudaitis concurring with Supervisor Kreger’s recommendation to appoint John Gudaitis, Brian Frederick, and Renee Herhold to the employee negotiation committee and appoint Kevin Kreger, Christine Beckrow and Renee Herhold to serve on the employee benefits committee. Daniel Preuss will serve as an alternate to both committees. Roll call vote: Preuss, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Frederick, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried. GENERAL DISCUSSION/GOAL SETTING: Topics of concern were discussed. Road program and sidewalk policy is a concern by all board members. Discussion on office hours, board packets, agendas, public notices and payroll procedures and direct deposit were also discussed. A request was made to the Township Manager to get written quotes on moving the sign in front of the Township Office to face North and South. PUBLIC COMMENT: Comment received regarding cost sharing for sidewalk repair. ADJOURNAMENT: With no other business to come before the board, without objection, Supervisor Kreger adjourned meeting – 7:15 pm. Respectfully Submitted by: Christine Beckrow, Clerk Next Township Board of Trustees meeting is December 9, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
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