MEMBERS PRESENT:  Kevin Kreger, Clerk            Linda Luplow, Treasurer
                                           Christine Beckrow, Trustee   Brian Frederick, Trustee  

MEMBERS ABSENT:    Joel F. Wardin, Supervisor

APPOINT CHAIRMAN: Motion by Linda J. Luplow, second by Christine Beckrow to appoint Kevin J. Kreger acting chairman. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Richland Township Board of Trustees was called to order by acting chairman Kevin J. Kreger at 7:30 P.M. with the Pledge to the Flag.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Christine Beckrow, to approve and file Minutes of the Special and Regular Meetings September 9, 2008 as written. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

BILLS: Motion by Linda J. Luplow, second by Christine Beckrow, to pay the bills as listed, total of $173,945.47. Roll call vote Frederick, Yes; Luplow, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Kreger, Yes. (4) yeas, (0) nays, (1) absent. Motion carried.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT: None.

OLD BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS -

AMERICA RECYCLES DAY PROCLAMATION: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Linda J. Luplow, that Saturday, November 15, 2008 be proclaimed as "America Recycles Day 2008", urging residents to participate in recycling and to purchase recycled goods, authorizing Supervisor Wardin and Clerk Kreger to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 2008-11, CLASS C LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSE: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Linda J. Luplow, by Resolution 2008-11 to approve the request to transfer ownership of the 2008 Class C Licensed business with dance-entertainment permit, located at 13675 Gratiot, Richland Township, Saginaw County, from Cowboy Ugly, Inc. to Ed & Pam’s, L.L.C, authorizing Clerk Kreger to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Roll call vote Luplow, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Kreger, Yes. (4) yeas, (0) nays, (1) absent. Motion carried.

IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION POLICY: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Christine Beckrow, to adopt the policy regarding Identity Theft Prevention, adding it to the Richland Township Policy Book, effective October 14, 2008. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

MANAGER EVALUATION: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Linda J. Luplow, to table until next meeting due to the Supervisor’s absence. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

CORRESPONDENCE: Written correspondence was received and filed.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Linda J. Luplow, second by Brian R. Frederick, to adjourn. Unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned – 7:37 P.M.

Respectfully submitted by:
Kevin J. Kreger Clerk

Next Township Board of Trustees meeting is November 11, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.