A work session of the Fruitport Charter Township Board began at 6:30pm on Monday, March 25, 2019, in the township board room.

Members Present: Heidi Tice, Supervisor; Andrea Anderson, Clerk; Rose Dillon, Treasurer; Trustees Greg Hulka, Jeff Jacobs, Terry Knoll, Denise Winebarger
Members Absent: none

At 7:00pm, Heidi Tice opened the regular meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a prayer.

Also Present: 1- residents; 0- employees; 0- guests; Director of Public Safety, Brian Michelli; Director of Public Utilities, Ron Langlois; Attorney Ron Bultje.

The motion by Terry Knoll, supported by Denise Winebarger, was carried unanimously, to approve the minutes of March 11, 2019 as presented

The motion by Andrea Anderson, supported by Rose Dillon, was carried unanimously, to approve the agenda as presented.

CORRESPONDENCE / REPORTS
1. Ron Langlois shared a letter with the Board announcing his retirement effective July 1, 2019 and thanking the Township for many years of employment.
2. Heidi Tice shared that she attended a seminar in Lansing for Financially Responsible Communities.

PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS: none

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

19-040 2019/2020 Budget Review
Discussion occurred. Any changes from the last meeting were reviewed.

Attorney Ron Bultje arrived at 7:20pm, during budget discussion.

19-041 Business Registration review and discussion
A proposed Business Registration Ordinance will be presented and available for first reading at the next meeting.

19-042 Annexation for City of Muskegon Development
No new information or discussion. Item TABLED.

19-043 First Reading: Marihuana Establishments and Sale and Consumption in Public Places Ordinance
The ordinance would prohibit marihuana establishments and would conform to Michigan law prohibiting the sale and consumption of marihuana in public places within Fruitport Township.

This constitutes the first reading. Final action will take place at the next regular scheduled board meeting on April 8, 2019.

NEW BUSINESS:

19-044 Budget Public Hearing
—(a.) Andrea Anderson moved, supported by Terry Knoll MOTION CARRIED, to open the Budget Public Hearing at 8:10pm.
Ayes: Hulka, Winebarger, Dillon, Tice, Anderson, Jacobs, Knoll
Nays: none

—(b.) Public Hearing: The Supervisor announced the proposed millage rates as follows: General Fund at the millage rate of .9962 mills, Public Safety at 1.50 mills, Police at 1.00 mills, and Street Lights at .40 mills.

There were no comments heard.

—(c.) The motion by Terry Knoll, supported by Rose Dillon, was carried unanimously to close the Public Hearing at 8:12pm and return to open session.

19-045 2019/2020 Budget Adoption
Rose Dillon moved, supported by Greg Hulka, MOTION CARRIED to adopt the April 1, 2019- March 31, 2020 draft budget as revised and to approve the millage rate and millage levies. Fruitport Charter Township Board of Trustees shall cause the listed millages to be levied and collected on all real and personal property within the township upon the 2019 general property tax roll an amount equal to the above shown mills as authorized under state law and approved by the electorate.
Ayes: Hulka, Winebarger, Dillon, Tice, Anderson, Jacobs, Knoll
Nays: none

19-046 Final 2018/2019 FY Budget Amendments
Rose Dillon moved, supported by Terry Knoll, MOTION CARRIED, to accept the budget amendments as presented and to allow the Supervisor and Treasurer to make minor inter account adjustments which will have no effect on the overall account balances prior to year-end.
Ayes: Hulka, Winebarger, Dillon, Tice, Anderson, Jacobs, Knoll
Nays: none

19-047 Banking and Investing Resolution
Heidi Tice moved, supported by Rose Dillon, MOTION CARRIED, to adopt the resolution approving the use of financial institutions and investments for the 2019-2020 FY.
Ayes: Knoll, Jacobs, Anderson, Tice, Dillon, Winebarger, Hulka
Nays: None

19-048 Nonpartisan Offices Resolution
Andrea Anderson moved, supported by Jeff Jacobs, MOTION CARRIED, to adopt the resolution to support legislation that would allow Township Boards the option to have its elected officers appear as nonpartisan on the ballot.
Ayes: Knoll, Jacobs, Anderson, Tice, Dillon, Winebarger, Hulka
Nays: None

The Clerk will execute the resolution and return to Michigan Townships Association.

19-049 Casino support discussion
Discussion regarding further support of the Casino project occurred.

19-050 Payment of bills
Terry Knoll moved, Heidi Tice seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve bills as presented for payment in the following amounts: General Fund $24,164.77; Public Safety $33,203.29; Water $34,018.46; Sewer $4,221.83; T&A $648.00; Street Lights 15,106.05
Totaling: $111,362.40
Ayes: Hulka, Winebarger, Dillon, Tice, Anderson, Jacobs, Knoll
Nays: none

ADDITIONAL REPORTS:
1. The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians is expected to be at the next Michigan Townships Association meeting.
2. The Board discussed the proposed kayak launch for Pomona Park in the Village of Fruitport.

PUBLIC COMMENTS PART II: none

The motion by Terry Knoll, supported by Greg Hulka, was carried unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 8:35pm.

ANDREA ANDERSON, CLERK

HEIDI TICE, SUPERVISOR