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MARION TOWNSHIP BUDGET - PUBLIC HEARING REGULAR BOARD MEETING TO FOLLOW AGENDA and DRAFT MINUTES JUNE 29, 2006
TRUTH IN TAXATION
PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING Members Present/ Members Absent Call to the Public Truth in Taxation Millage Rate (0.8216) Presentation of the 2006-2007 Budget Public Comment Adjourn
BOARD MEETING PROPOSED AGENDA
Call to OrderPledge of AllegianceMembers Present/ Members Absent Call to the Public 1. Approval of AgendaConsent Agenda All items listed are considered to be routine by the Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member or Citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
a.) Approval of June 7, 2006 Special Meeting Minutes
b.) Approval of June 8, 2006 Board Minutes
c.) Approval of June 12, 2006 Election Commission Minutes
d.) Parks and Recreation Report
e.) June 6, 2006 Planning Commission Public Meeting Report
f.) June 6, 2006 Planning Commission Special Meeting Report 2. Approval of the 2006-2007 Budget 3.
Sheriffs Coverage Presentation: Steve Williams and Dave Domas 4.
5. Foreclosed Land Purchase a.) #4710-09-401-019 b.) #4710-09-401-018 6.
Board Members and Staff Pay Rates 7.
Approval of Community Wastewater Utility Systems, General
Ordinance 8. Fire Station Lease 9. Intergovernmental
Agreement for the Water Shed Consultant 10. McCracken Violation/Court Case Call to the Public Adjournment DRAFT MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Bob Hanvey, Paula Wyckoff, Dan Lowe, MEMBERS
ABSENT:
None OTHERS
PRESENT:
David Schroeder, OHM *************************************************************************************************************************** CALL TO ORDER
Bob Hanvey called the meeting to order at PLEDGE TO FLAG
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT The board members introduced themselves. CALL TO THE PUBLIC None. APPROVAL OF AGENDACONSENT AGENDA SHERIFF’S COVERAGE PRESENTATIONSteve Williams, 5118 Hinchey Road, Planning Commissioner for District 6, introduced himself; Planning Commissioner Dave Domas, Chairman of the Public Safety Subcommittee; and Livingston County Undersheriff Michael Murphy. Mr. Williams asked for the opportunity to discuss the township’s support of sheriff’s road patrols, provide background information and answer any questions the board may have. Mr. Domas also discussed 911 services in the county. Mr. Murphy discussed contracts that the sheriff’s department has with municipalities in the area and provided board
members with a handout detailing numbers of calls, etc. APPROVAL OF 2006-07 BUDGETS ending Dave Hamann —all yes. Resolution passed 5-0. Paula
Wyckoff seconded. Roll call
vote: Bob Hanvey, Tammy Beal,
Paula Wyckoff, Resolution
passed 5-0. Paula Wyckoff motioned to adopt a resolution to approve by
activity the Sewer Fund Proposed Budget for the year ending Resolution passed 5-0. Tammy Beal motioned to adopt a resolution to approve by activity the Water New User Fund Proposed Budget Amendments for the year ending Bob Hanvey—all yes. Resolution
passed 5-0. Tammy Beal motioned to adopt a resolution to approve by activity the Water New User Fund Proposed Budget for the year ending Resolution passed 5-0. ending
Resolution
passed 5-0. Paula Wyckoff motioned to adopt a resolution to approve by
activity the Love’s Creek Fund Proposed Budget for the year ending Tammy Beal seconded. Roll
call vote: Bob Hanvey, Dan Lowe,
Resolution passed 5-0. Tammy Beal motioned to adopt a resolution to approve by activity the Road Assessment Fund Proposed Budget Amendments for the year ending Dave Hamann
—all yes. Resolution passed
5-0. Paula Wyckoff motioned to adopt a resolution to approve by
activity the Cemetery Fund Proposed Budget for the year ending Tammy Beal seconded. Roll
call vote: Resolution passed 5-0. Paula Wyckoff motioned to adopt a resolution to approve by
activity the Recreation Fund Proposed Budget for the year ending Tammy Beal seconded. Roll
call vote: Bob Hanvey, Tammy
Beal, Resolution passed 5-0. Roll
call vote: Bob Hanvey, Dan Lowe,
NATIONAL PARKS & RECREATION MONTH Paula Wyckoff motioned to adopt a resolution as follows: Whereas, parks, recreation activities, and leisure experiences provide opportunities for young people to live, grow, and develop into contributing members of society; and Whereas, parks and recreation creates lifelines and continued
life experiences for older members of our community; and Whereas, generating opportunities for people to come together and experience a sense of community through fun recreational pursuits; and Whereas, park and recreation agencies provide outlets for
physical activities, socializations, and stress reducing experiences; and Whereas, parks, playgrounds, nature trails, open spaces, community and cultural centers, and historic sites make communities attractive and desirable places to live, work, play, and
visit, in a manner that contributes to our ongoing economic vitality; and Whereas, parks, greenways, and open spaces provide a welcome respite from our fast paced, high-tech lifestyles while simultaneously protecting and preserving our natural environment; and Whereas, parks and recreation agencies touch the lives of individuals, families, groups, and the entire community, which positively impacts upon the social, economic, health and environmental
quality of our community. Now, therefore, be it resolved that we proclaim July as Recreation and Parks Month, and encourage all citizens to celebrate healthy, active lifestyles by participating in their choice of
recreation and park activities. Tammy Beal seconded. Roll
call vote: Resolution passed 5-0. FORECLOSED LAND PURCHASE Bob Hanvey motioned to adopt a resolution that the township
purchase the subject property on Roll call vote: Dan
Lowe—no; Tammy Beal—yes; Bob Hanvey—yes; Paula BOARD AND STAFF PAY RATES Tammy Beal motioned to increase the hourly pay rate by fifty cents per hour, with the exception of the assessor, deputy clerk, and intern.
Paula Wyckoff seconded. Roll
call vote: Motion carried 5-0. Paula Wyckoff motioned to adopt a resolution to increase the supervisor’s salary by 3% to $31,392. Tammy Beal seconded. Discussion: Bruce Love asked if it’s normal to raise the salary every year. Mr. Hanvey said the township has been following the Board of Review guidelines for the
inflation rate. Roll call vote:
Bob Hanvey—all yes.
Resolution
passed 5-0. Roll call vote:
Bob Hanvey, Roll call vote:
Bob Hanvey, Tammy Beal, COMMUNITY WASTEWATER UTILITY SYSTEMS GENERAL ORDINANCE At the Planning Commission’s request, finalized. Paula
Wyckoff seconded. Motion
carried 5-0. FIRE STATION LEASE Paula Wyckoff seconded.
Roll call vote: Dan Lowe,
Tammy Beal, Bob Hanvey, Paula Wyckoff, Motion carried 5-0. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE WATERSHED CONSULTANT Tammy Beal motioned to continue this agreement as it was in
the past. Paula Wyckoff
seconded. Roll call vote:
Dan Lowe, Tammy Beal, Paula Wyckoff, Bob Hanvey—all yes.
Motion carried 5-0. MCCRACKEN VIOLATION/COURT CASE Bob Hanvey provided the board members with an updated aerial view of the subject property. The violation is now at the stage where the court case is in default. The township attorney would like to review this new information. Tammy Beal motioned to postpone this item until additional information is received from the township
attorney. PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION FEE Paula Wyckoff motioned to adopt a resolution as follows: Whereas, the Township of Marion, Livingston County, Michigan is responsible for assessing of ad valorem property taxes, the collecting of property tax levies and the handling of review and appeal matters arising there from; and Whereas, PA 206 of 1893, MCL 211.44(3), provides for imposition of a property tax administration fee (PTAF) of not more than one percent (1%); and Whereas, it is the desire of this Township Board to approve and authorize the imposition of a property tax administration fee as a fee to offset the cost incurred in assessing property values,
collecting tax levies and in the review and appeal process. Now, therefore, be it hereby resolved by the Township Board of Marion Township that the Township Board does hereby approve and authorize the imposition of a property tax administration fee
of one percent (1%) on all sums voluntarily paid for property taxes. This resolution shall apply to all property tax levies that shall become due in 2006 or any year thereafter and this resolution shall continue in full force and effect unless and until revoked or
rescinded by resolution of the Marion Township Board. Bob Hanvey seconded. Discussion: Dan Lowe asked how long the township has been collecting the administration fee. Mr. Hanvey said four or five years.
Roll call vote: Resolution passed 4-1. LOVE’S etc.
Tammy Beal seconded. Motion
carried 5-0. FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWNSHIPBruce Love, installed. Tammy Beal thanked Steve Williams and the Livingston
County Road Commission for the work done on Dan Lowe asked if the LCRC had provided prices for ditching. CALL TO THE
PUBLIC
None. ADJOURNMENT
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