RICHLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

December 14, 2010

 

Members Present:  Kevin Kreger, Supervisor         Daniel Preuss, Treasurer
                            Brian Frederick, Trustee           Christine Beckrow. Clerk
                            John Gudaitis, Trustee

 

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 November 9, 2010 as written. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

BILLS: Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by Christine Beckrow, to pay the bills for a total of $60,082.43. Roll call vote Gudaitis, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

REPORTS: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by John Gudaitis, to receive and file the following written reports: Financial/Transaction, Police/Fire, Library, Planning and Township Manager’s. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None.

OLD BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS -

PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS:

Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Daniel Preuss, concurring with Supervisor Kreger’s recommendation to reappoint Frederick Clark and Matt Bray to the Richland Township Planning Commission for a three year term, expiring December 2013. Roll call vote Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

BOARD OF REVIEW APPOINTMENTS:

Motion by John Gudaitis, second by Christine Beckrow, concurring with Supervisor Kreger’s recommendation to reappoint John Rick, Rolland Pahl, Tim Metro and Kim Grossman as an alternate, to serve a two year term on the Richland Township Board of Review, expiring December 2012. Roll call vote Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes; Frederick, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEAL APPOINTMENTS:

Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by Brian R. Frederick, concurring with Supervisor Kreger’s recommendation to reappoint Ralph Frederick, Bernard Neuenfeldt, John Shields and Nelson Stapleton to serve on the Richland Township Zoning Board of Appeals, term expiring December 2013. Roll call vote Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

BUILDING AUTHORITY APPOINTMENT:

Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Christine Beckrow, concurring with Supervisor Kreger’s recommendation to reappoint Walter Rohn for a three year term to the Building Authority, expiring December 2013. Roll call vote Beckrow, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

SALARY COMPENSATION FOR BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPOINTMENT:

Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by John Gudaitis, concurring with Supervisor Kreger’s recommendation to reappoint David King for a five year term to the Salary Compensation Committee, expiring January 2016. 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.

BOARD DISCUSSION:

No action required in regards to the change of the sale of beer, wine, spirits and mixed spirit drinks between the hours of 7 am on Sunday and 2 am on Monday.

Renee has contacted Norm Bamberger to present a seminar to help place the main focus on what is in the best interest of the township. Board members need to let Renee know if they are interested in participating.

A citizen has contacted the township requesting the prohibiting of the discharge of a centerfire rifle within Richland Township. Renee did discuss with Police Chief Dalton and there have not been any issues in regards to this. Discussion was held and at this time no action was taken.

Treasurer Preuss asked if the rebate/credit that was promised from Consumers Energy has been received from the Fire Department installation of lights. Renee will follow up with Fire Chief Wade.

Clerk Beckrow inquired on how the process was going to implement ARMS and iyeTek for the police department. Renee will follow up with Police Chief Dalton.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by John Gudaitis, to adjourn. Unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned – 7:44 P.M.

Respectfully submitted by:
Christine Beckrow Clerk

Next Township Board of Trustees meeting is January 11, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.