FRUITPORT CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES OF January 27, 2020
A work session of the Fruitport Charter Township Board began at 6:30pm on Monday, January 27, 2020, in the township board room.
Members Present: Andrea Anderson, Clerk; Rose Dillon, Treasurer; Trustees Greg Hulka, Jeff Jacobs, Terry Knoll, Denise Winebarger
Members Absent: Heidi Tice, excused
At 7:00pm, Rose Dillon opened the regular meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a prayer.
Also Present: 1- residents; 2- employees; 2- guests; Director of Public Utilities, Steve Biesiada; Director of Public Safety, Brian Michelli; Attorney, Ron Bultje.
The motion by Terry Knoll, supported by Greg Hulka, was carried unanimously, to approve the minutes of January 13, 2020 as presented with the following addition:
Item 20-006: Add “This will be a 5 year renewal.”
The motion by Denise Winebarger, supported by Greg Hulka, was carried unanimously, to approve the agenda as presented with the following change:
Item 8-A: The Prosecutor will not be in attendance, Kris Collee from Age Well will take his place.
CORRESPONDENCE / REPORTS
1. Rose Dillon shared a house bill that has been introduced that would eliminate fees associated with FOIA requests.
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS: none
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: none
NEW BUSINESS:
20-008 Kris Collee presentation regarding senior services
Kris Collee is the Executive Director of Age Well services. She shared a way for Fruitport to partner with Age Well to provide memberships that include social interaction, fitness opportunities, and meals to Fruitport seniors with the funds allocated to Fruitport Township from Muskegon County’s senior millage.
Decisions on how the funds will be used must be made by July 2020 and must be allocated by September 2020.
20-009 Resolution for George Lakatos’ 100 Birthday
George Lakatos, a long-time Fruitport Resident, will be presented a resolution to honor his 100th Birthday.
The motion by Terry Knoll, seconded by Jeff Jacobs, was carried unanimously, to adopt the resolution honoring George Lakatos on this 100th birthday.
20-010 Library Board Appointment
The Library Board recommends that Angela Johnson be appointed to replace Marjorie Stonecypher who has resigned due to residential relocation. Angela would complete Marjorie’s term that will expire January 2021.
The motion by Denise Winebarger, seconded by Terry Knoll, was carried unanimously, to appoint Angela Johnson to the FDL Board to complete the term ending January 1, 2021.
20-011 Resolution for West Michigan Regional Water Authority
Bonds financed with Muskegon County are set to be repaid-in-full as of May 1, 2020. The City of Norton Shores, the Township of Fruitport, and the County of Muskegon have agreed to transfer all of their rights and responsibilities related to the water supply infrastructure and certain lease agreements to the West Michigan Regional Water Authority.
Terry Knoll moved, Greg Hulka seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to adopt the resolution transferring rights and responsibilities to the WMRWA.
Ayes: Knoll, Jacobs, Anderson, Dillon, Winebarger, Hulka
Nays: none
20-012 Local Road Project Contract with MCRC
The motion by Andrea Anderson, seconded by Terry Knoll, was carried unanimously, to TABLE this agreement tentatively until the budget is adopted with the funds allocated for such.
20-013 AT&T Local Franchise Renewal
AT&T has requested a local franchise renewal. The agreement is for 10 years with the franchise fee and PEG fee remaining the same.
Denise Winebarger moved, supported by Greg Hulka, MOTION CARRIED, to approve the AT&T Local Franchise Renewal as presented.
Ayes: Hulka, Winebarger, Dillon, Anderson, Jacobs, Knoll
Nays: none
20-014 Resolution for Board of Review dates
The March Board of Review dates conflict with the March 10th Presidential Primary. All available public meeting spaces will be needed for the election. MCL 211.30 affords the governing body the opportunity to set alternate start dates be it the Tuesday or Wednesday following the second Monday in March.
Denise Winebarger moved, supported by Rose Dillon, MOTION CARRIED, to adopt the resolution to move the start date of the March 2020 Board of Review to Wednesday, March 11, 2020.
Ayes: Hulka, Winebarger, Dillon, Anderson, Jacobs, Knoll
Nays: none
20-015 Payment of bills
Terry Knoll moved, Andrea Anderson seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve bills as presented for payment in the following amounts:
General Fund $26,091.82;
Public Safety $27,678.56;
Water $9,737.59;
Sewer $19,932.93;
Street Lights $319.43;
Revolving Road $405.26;
T&A $2,359.00
Totaling: $86,524.59
Ayes: Knoll, Jacobs, Anderson, Dillon, Winebarger, Hulka
Nays: none
ADDITIONAL REPORTS: none
PUBLIC COMMENTS PART II: none
The motion by Terry Knoll, supported by Greg Hulka, was carried unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 7:43pm.
ANDREA ANDERSON, CLERK
HEIDI TICE, SUPERVISOR