RICHLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

December 13, 2011

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 John Gudaitis, to approve and file Minutes of November 9, 2011, November 14, 2011 and November 21, 2011. Without objection unanimous consent authorizes the Clerk to make any necessary clerical changes.  Unanimous vote.  Motion carried.

BILLS:  Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by Brian R. Frederick, to pay the bills as listed, total of $111,949.93. 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 Daniel Preuss, to receive and file the following written reports:  Financial/Transaction, Police, Library, Planning, Board of Review and Township Manager’s.  Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT:  None.

OLD BUSINESS:   None.

NEW BUSINESS -    
 

PARK BOARD RESIGNATION:

Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by John Gudaitis, to accept Mike Glynn’s resignation from the Richland Township Park Board, thanking him for his many years of service.  Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

PARK BOARD APPOINTMENT:   

Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Daniel Preuss, to appoint Ann Marie Wudel to the Richland Township Park Board to fill the term vacated by Mike Glynn.  Roll call vote Frederick , Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, No; Beckrow, No; Gudaitis, No.  (2) yeas, (3) nays. Motion failed.  Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by Brian Frederick, to appoint Ginger ( Virginia ) Lisik to the Richland Township Park Board to fill the term vacated by Mike Glynn.  Roll call vote Frederick , Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes.  (5) yeas, (0) nays. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. 

SALARY COMPENSATION COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT:

Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Christine Beckrow, to reappoint Scott Stapleton to the Richland Township Salary Compensation Committee for a five year term, expiring January 1, 2017.  Roll call vote Frederick , Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes.  (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

SAGINAW COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION – COST AGREEMENT:

Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by John Gudaitis, to authorize Supervisor Kreger and Clerk Beckrow to sign the Cost Agreement with the Saginaw County Road Commission for placement of six “Welcome to Richland Township ” signs at the locations specified in agreement.  Roll call vote Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes; Frederick , Yes.  (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 17-2011 AUTHORIZATION FOR CHANGE IN STREETLIGHTING: 

Motion by John Gudaitis, second by Christine Beckrow, to approve Resolution 17-2011 to authorize Consumers Energy to make changes in the lighting service as provided by contract, authorizing Clerk Beckrow to sign both Resolution 17-2011 and the Authorization for Change in Standard Lighting Contract on behalf of Richland Township.  Roll call vote Frederick , Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes.  (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

PERSONNEL POLICY AMENDMENTS: 

Motion by John Gudaitis, second by Christine Beckrow, to approve the amendments to the Richland Township Personnel Policy 601 and 917 as presented.  Unanimous vote.  Motion carried. 

CORRESPONDENCE:  Correspondence was received and filed.

PUBLIC COMMENT:  None

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by Brian Frederick, to adjourn. Unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned – 7:46 P.M.
                                                               Respectfully submitted by:

                                                               Christine Beckrow, Clerk

Next Township Board of Trustees meeting is January 10, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.