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RICHLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES October 12, 2010 MEMBERS PRESENT: Kevin Kreger, Supervisor 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 R. Frederick, second by Daniel Preuss, to approve and file Minutes of the Regular and Special Meeting, September 14, 2010 as written. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. BILLS: Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by Christine Beckrow, to pay the bills as listed, total of $202,530.60 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 Brian R. Frederick, to receive and file the following written reports: Qtrly. Financial/Transaction/Investment, Police/Fire, Library, Planning, Park Board and Township Manager’s. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENT: Comments were received from numerous residents to show their support for our local police department. OLD BUSINESS - POLICE PROTECTION SERVICE: Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by Brian R. Frederick, to cease entering into a contract with the Sheriff Department. Roll call vote Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS - SET TRASH RATES – 2010 TAX ROLL: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Daniel Preuss, to assess $95.00 per residence on the 2010 winter tax roll for residential trash service during the 2011 calendar year. Roll call vote Preuss, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Beckrow, Yes; Gudaitis, Yes; Frederick, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried. 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 Members of the Township Board and their dependents with Board Members to contribute 100 percent 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. Personnel Policy 906, Health Insurance, would also be amended to reflect this change adopted by Ordinance. Roll call vote Kreger, No; Beckrow, No; Gudaitis, No; Frederick, Yes; Preuss, Yes. (2) yeas, (3) nays. Motion Failed. Unanimous consent request was made to make amendment changes and place Ordinance 2010-1, Health Care Coverage on next regular meetings agenda. AMENDMENTS TO PERSONNEL POLICY – HEALTH INSURANCE: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Daniel Preuss, to table this item until next meeting. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. MANAGER’S EVALUATION: Supervisor Kreger presented the results of the annual manager review submitted by each board member. The manager’s score on her annual evaluation was a 2.47 out of a possible 5. Written comments were provided to the manager and discussion was held. The 2.47 score falls into the category of Needs Improvement. Motion by Daniel Preuss, second by Brian R. Frederick, to receive and file the Manager’s Evaluation. Unanimous vote. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE: Written correspondence was received and filed. PUBLIC COMMENT: Comments from numerous residents in regards to keeping our local police department. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by John Gudaitis, second by Christine Beckrow, to adjourn. Unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned – 8:32 P.M. Respectfully submitted by: Christine Beckrow, Clerk Next Township Board of Trustees meeting is November 9, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. * Draft only, minutes approved at next meeting. |