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Flowerfield Township Meeting Minutes
FLOWERFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Supervisor Carroll Parmeter. Four board members were present, Carroll Parmeter, Jim Griffith, Ron Shaver and Teresa Ives. Pam Altimus was absent. There were also nine visitors present. AGENDA Approval of Agenda for January 5, 2009: Ron Shaver made the motion to accept the Agenda as read, seconded by Jim Griffith, motion carried. Board Member Comments Teresa Ives stated that she and her deputy, Sally Hackenberg attended an MTA workshop on 12/18/08 in Kalamazoo. They both will be attending the MTA Educational Conference & Expo on January 27-29,2009 in Detroit. MINUTES Approval of Minutes from December 1, 2008: Jim Griffith made the motion to accept the Minutes, seconded by Ron Shaver, motion carried. SPECIAL GUESTS Matt Lori, our new 59th District State Representative came to say that he is ready to get started as our representative. He also stated that everything was the same as Rick Shaffer’s, same phone number, same office and same office staff. CORRESPONDENCE It was noted that there would be a County Farmland Preservation Program meeting at our Flowerfield Township Hall on 1/13/2009 at 7pm, with Brad Neumann from the MSU Extension Office. There also will be a School Election Consolidation Plan Meeting on 1/14/09 at the St. Joseph ISD Office at 10:30am. REPORTS Assessor: Shalice Northrop was present. She stated that there isn’t an increase in Ag land. Pine View Golf Course just sold. She requested that we adopt the Federal Poverty Guidelines. She states that the landowner will have to apply every year for this program and it is decided by the Board of Review. Ron Shaver made the motion to accept the Federal Poverty Guidelines, seconded by Jim Griffith, motion carried. Rural Inspection: Tony Vaickus was not present. Carroll Parmeter stated that this year only 2 homes were built, the township averages about 10 homes a year. Planning Commission: Greg Hamelink, PCB Chairman was present. He stated that he received the final draft of the Master Plan over the weekend. He requested that the board accept a resolution of the Master Plan. Resolution- Ron Shaver made a motion to accept the final draft of The Master Plan, seconded by Jim Griffith with a roll call vote: Teresa Ives-yes, Ron Shaver-yes, Carroll Parmeter, yes and Jim Griffith-yes. R#-01-05-09 Teresa Ives will follow up on the cost of copying and binding of The Master Plan by the board, instead of by Bob Toland. Carroll Parmeter is willing to meet Bob Toland, if we do this. Dale Bent resigned effective immediately from the Planning Commission Board. Sexton: Bill Kruger stated that he had 2 burials and 1 cremation this month. Carroll Parmeter stated that he would like to have the dirt moved from the Howardsville Cemetery and wants the board to think about this in the spring. OLD BUSINESS Master Plan Update- We approved this in the Planning Commission Report. Appoint Board of Review Members- Kent Drake, Garrett Hall, Katrina Lyle. Carroll Parmeter made the motion to accept these three members, seconded by Ron Shaver, motion carried. We need an alternate member. Appoint Planning Commission Board Members- Greg Hamelink and Garrett Hall. Ron Shaver made the motion to accept these two members, seconded by Teresa Ives, motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Budget Meeting Date- Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 10am. Need to check with Pam Altimus, since she is absent tonight. Approve of Fabius, Park Fire Contract- The contract has increased from last year’s $15,000 to $18,000 this year. Jim Griffith made a motion to approve the contract, Teresa Ives seconded, with a roll call vote: Carroll Parmeter-yes, Jim Griffith-yes, Teresa Ives-yes, Ron Shaver-yes. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES Jim Griffith made a motion to approve the expenditures for the month, Ron Shaver seconded, motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Jim Griffith made the motion to adjourn, Ron Shaver, seconded, motion carried, with the meeting adjourning at 8:05pm Next Meeting Date: February 2, 2009 at 7pm
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