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.

AMEND AGENDA: Motion by Christine Beckrow, second by Brian R. Frederick, to move Item A. 2009-2010 Audit under New Business before Old Business. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Daniel Preuss, to approve and file Minutes of September 27, 2010 Special, October 5, 2010 Joint Thomas/Richland, October 12, 2010 Regular as written. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

BILLS: Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by Christine Beckrow, to pay the bills as listed, total of $46,501.81 Roll call vote Gudaitis, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

REPORTS: Motion by John Gudaitis, second by Christine Beckrow, to receive and file the following written reports: Financial/Transaction/Budget Amendments, Police/Fire, Library, Park, Election Commission and Township Manager’s. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None.

NEW BUSINESS -

2009-2010 AUDIT:

Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by Brian R. Frederick, to receive and file the 2009-2010 Audit as presented. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS:

ORDINANCE 2010-1, HEALTH CARE COVERAGE:

Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by Brian R. Frederick, to adopt Ordinance 2010-1, allowing the group insurance plan to cover all "Active" Members of the Township Board and their dependents with Board Members to contribute 100 per centum of the portion of the premium or charges arising under such insurance contract for each person, effective on the date of publication, authorizing Supervisor Kreger and Clerk Beckrow to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Roll call vote Gudaitis, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, No; Beckrow, No. (3) yeas, (2) nays. Motion carried.

AMENDMENTS TO PERSONNEL POLICY – HEALTH INSURANCE:

Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Daniel Preuss, to approve Amendments to Personnel Policy 906 as submitted. Roll call vote Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, No; Beckrow, No; Gudaitis, Yes. (3) yeas, (2) nays. Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS -

RESOLUTION 14-2010, REJECT PROPERTY TRANSFER:

Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Christine Beckrow, by Resolution 14-2010, to reject the transfer of the property to Richland Township, 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 15-2010, MDOT PERFORMANCE RESOLUTION:

Motion by Christine Beckrow, second by Brian R. Frederick, to adopt Resolution 15-2010, allowing Richland Township to obtain permits through the Michigan Department of Transportation to construct, operate, use and/or maintain utility or other facilities, or to conduct other activities on, over, and under the State highway right of way, 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.

CORRESPONDENCE: Written correspondence was received and filed.

PUBLIC COMMENT: County Commissioner Ron Sholtz gave us an update on the budget situation with Saginaw County.

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

Respectfully submitted by:
Christine Beckrow Clerk

Next Township Board of Trustees meeting is December 14, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.