RICHLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

DECEMBER 9, 2008

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Kevin Kreger, Supervisor  Christine Beckrow, Clerk
                                       Daniel Preuss, Treasurer     John Gudaitis, Trustee
                                       Brian Frederick, 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 Frederick, second by Christine Beckrow, to approve and file Minutes of November 11, 2008 and November 20, 2008 as written. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

BILLS: Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by Christine Beckrow, to pay the bills as listed, total of $61,054.96. Roll call vote Gudaitis, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

REPORTS: Motion by Brian Frederick, second by Christine Beckrow, to receive and file the following written reports: Financial/Transaction, Police, Park, Supervisor’s, Township Manager’s and Library. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None.

OLD BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS:

PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT: Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by Christine Beckrow, concurring with Supervisor Kreger’s recommendation, to reappoint Bernard Neuenfeldt and appoint David King to the Richland Township Planning Commission for a three year term, expiring December 2011. 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, to concurring with Supervisor Kreger’s recommendation to appoint Rolland Pahl, Tim Metro, Kim Grossman as an alternate and reappoint John Rick to the Richland Township Board of Review for a two year term, expiring December 2010. Roll call vote: Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes; Frederick, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

BUILDING AUTHORITY APPOINTMENT:

Motion by Christine Beckrow, second by Daniel Preuss, to concurring with Supervisor Kreger’s recommendation to appoint Rolland Pahl, to the Buidling Authorityfor a three year term, expiring December 2011. Roll call vote: Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

SALARY COMPENSATION COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS: Motion by Brian Frederick, second by Daniel Preuss, to concurring with Supervisor Kreger’s recommendation to reappoint Pat Dorr and Jerry Shepherd for a five year term, expiring January 2014. Roll call vote: Beckrow, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

AUDIT PROPOSALS:

Motion by Christine Beckrow, second by Brian Frederick, to award the contract to Berthiaume & Company, as bid $21,490, for fiscal years ending March 31, 2009, 2010, and 2011. Roll call vote: Gudaitis, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 16-2008 CATEGORY A ROAD GRANT: Motion by Brian Frederick, second by Christine Beckrow, by Resolution 16-2008, supporting the Category A Grant for the various road and intersection improvements related to the development and expansion of the Hemlock Semiconductor Corporation, authorizing Clerk Beckrow to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Roll call vote: Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 17-2008 HEMLOCK BOOSTERS GAMING LICENSE: Motion by John Gudaitis, second by Daniel Preuss, by Resolution 17-2008, recognizing the Hemlock Boosters (Sports) as a nonprofit organization in the community for the purpose of obtaining a charitable gaming license, authorizing Clerk Beckrow to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Roll call vote: Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes; Frederick, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

PAYROLL PROCEDURES POLICY 601: Motion by Christine Beckrow, second by Brian Frederick, to amend Policy #601: Payroll procedures: Effective January 1, 2009. Amend fifth paragraph to read: All completed time sheets shall be submitted to the payroll department by 9:00 A.M. each Thursday, for the pay period ending on Wednesday. Amend first paragraph to read: All employees, except as noted in this policy are paid by check on a bi-weekly basis. All employees that are to be paid on a weekly payroll basis are required to have (mandatory) direct deposit. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

SIGN QUOTE: Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by Christine Beckrow, to award bid to Barrett Sign Company, to rotate sign to face North and South not to exceed $660.00. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

Brian Frederick stated his disappointment of the removal of the Dedication Plaque from the Administrative Building entrance.

CORRESPONDENCE: Written correspondence was received and filed.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by John Gudaitis, to adjourn. Unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned – 8:08 P.M.

Respectfully submitted by:

Christine Beckrow Clerk

Next Township Board of Trustees meeting is January 13, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.