RICHLAND  TOWNSHIP                                      Founded 1862
                                                            1180 N. Hemlock Road  Hemlock, Michigan 48626
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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion by Kevin J. Kreger, second by Linda J. Luplow, to approve and file Minutes of October 14, 2008 as written. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

BILLS: Motion by Kevin J. Kreger, second by Brian R. Frederick, to pay the bills as listed, total of $49,234.79. Roll call vote Luplow, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Wardin, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

REPORTS: Motion by Kevin J. Kreger, second by Brian R. Frederick, to receive and file the following written reports: Financial/Transaction, Police, Fire, Library, Park, Election Commission and Township Manager’s. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Comments and questions were received and answered.

OLD BUSINESS:

MANAGER EVALUATION: Supervisor Wardin presented the results of the evaluations. Questions and comments were taken and answered.

NEW BUSINESS -

HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY REVISIONS: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Linda J. Luplow, to amend the current Health Insurance Policy with the revisions: Beginning on November 11, 2008, newly hired employees will be entitled to health care and other benefits after ninety (90) calendar days of employment. All eligible newly hired employees after November 11, 2008, will pay ten percent (10%) of the premium for health insurance coverage. Effective April 1, 2009, all full time eligible employees currently covered by group health insurance will not be reimbursed for any prescription expenses. Delete the current last paragraph of Health Insurance Policy: All eligible full-time employees will be reimbursed for prescription expenses two ($2.00) dollar deductible on all prescriptions, i.e. eight ($8.00) dollars for every ten ($10.00) dollar prescription up to one hundred fifty ($150.00) dollars per employee per fiscal year. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

MUTUAL AID INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT: Motion by Kevin J. Kreger, second by Brian R. Frederick, to enter into the Saginaw County Municipal Services Mutual Aid Interlocal Agreement, authorizing Supervisor Wardin and Clerk Kreger, as a Witness, to sign on behalf of Richland Township naming the Richland Township Supervisor, Richland Township Police Chief, and Richland Township Fire Chief as duly authorized representatives. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

COMPUTER(S) PURCHASE REQUEST: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Kevin J. Kreger, to authorizing the expenditure as bid from Abadata Computer Corporation, Inc. which includes a Dell file server, desktop computers for $8,751.30 to be expended out of the General Fund, Data Processing and Office Operating Supplies, replacing equipment dating back to 1999/2000. Roll call vote Luplow, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Wardin, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 2008-12, MID MICHIGAN WASTE AUTHORITY BOARD APPOINTMENTS.: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Linda J. Luplow, by Resolution 2008-12, to name Renee Herhold Richland Township Manager, as constituent member along with Kevin Kreger as the alternate constituent member to serve a four year term on the Mid-Michigan Waste Authority Board, authorizing Supervisor Wardin and Clerk Kreger to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

SPECIAL MEETING REQUEST: Motion by Kevin J. Kreger, second by Christine Beckrow, a special meeting to be set for Thursday, November 20^th, 6:30 p.m. for General Business, Goal Setting and Public comment. Oath of office to be done prior to start of meeting. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

CORRESPONDENCE: Written correspondence was received and filed.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Comments and questions were received and answered.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Christine Beckrow, to adjourn. Unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned – 7:09 P.M.