FRUITPORT CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 10, 2014

A work session of the Fruitport Charter Township board began at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 10, 2014, in the township board room.

Members Present: Brian Werschem, Supervisor; Carol Hulka, Clerk; Rose Dillon, Treasurer; Trustees Ron Becklin, Dave Markgraf, and Marjorie Nash.     Member Absent: Trustee Chuck Whitlow–excused

Also Present:  0–employees; 0-residents; and Director of Public Works, Farrar

At 7:00 p.m., Supervisor Werschem opened the regular meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer.

The meeting minutes of October 27, 2014, regular meeting, were approved as presented.

The board meeting agenda for November 10, 2014, was approved as presented.

CORRESPONDENCE / REPORTS
Water main at the Bridge Street & Brooks Road intersection.

 PUBLIC COMMENTS – PART 1
No comments received.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14-115 Adoption of Zoning Text Amendment Ordinance
Dave Markgraf moved, Ron Becklin seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to adopt the zoning chapter of the Code of Ordinances concerning the restatement of Division 8, 9 and 10 of Article VI of Chapter 42, concerning the B-1, B-2 and B-3 General Business Districts, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The zone change is effective eight days after publication in the Muskegon Chronicle. This constitutes the second and final reading. The new Ordinance Number is 785.

Ayes: Markgraf, Becklin, Nash, Dillon, Hulka, Werschem  Nays: none

NEW BUSINESS
14-116 Lieutenant Morningstar Contract Amendment
Ron Becklin moved, Marjorie Nash seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to add wording to Lieutenant Morningstar’s contract agreement regarding opting out of medical insurance by adding the following wording- the employee may elect to take a monthly stipend in cash payment.

Ayes: Becklin, Nash, Hulka, Markgraf, Dillon, Werschem   Nays: none

14-117 Assessing Contract with Muskegon County Board
Ron Becklin moved, Marjorie Nash seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to enter into an agreement with the Muskegon County Board of Commissioners to provide assessment services on a short term basis to be administered by the County Equalization Director, or designated representative, while Fruitport Charter Township’s assessor is incapacitated.

Ayes: Becklin, Nash, Dillon, Hulka, Markgraf, Werschem   Nays: none

14-118  Amendment to Insurance Appendix of SEIU, POLC and IAFF Union Contracts
Dave Markgraf moved, seconded by Carol Hulka, MOTION CARRIED, to adopt the insurance appendix to SEIU, POLC and IAFF Union contracts, as presented, in order to make necessary changes to the health insurance plans.

Ayes: Markgraf, Hulka, Dillon, Nash, Becklin, Werschem     Nays: none

14-119 Payment of Bills
Dave Markgeraf moved, seconded by Carol Hulka, MOTION CARRIED, to approve bills for payment in the following amounts: General Fund & Parks $4,521.87; Public Safety$14,578.85   Water $64,586.26;   Sewer $560.64.       Totaling:$ 84,247.62

Ayes: Markgraf, Hulka, Nash, Becklin, Dillon, Werschem      Nays: None

ADDITIONAL REPORTS –
Public Comments: Part II   —   None received

Adjournment
The motion by Ron Becklin, seconded by Dave Markgrf, was CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 p.m.

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CAROL HULKA, CLERK                              BRIAN WERSCHEM, SUPERVISOR