This meeting was held virtually via Webex due to COVID-19.

A work session of the Fruitport Charter Township Board began at 6:30pm on Monday, May 11, 2020, via Webex electronic meeting.

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

At 7:04pm, Heidi Tice opened the regular meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Also present via web: 0- residents; 1- employees; 3- guests; Director of Public Utilities, Steve Biesiada; Director of Public Safety, Brian Michelli.

The motion by Greg Hulka, supported by Terry Knoll, was carried unanimously, to approve the minutes of March 23, 2020 as presented.
Ayes: Knoll, Jacobs, Anderson, Tice, Dillon, Winebarger, Hulka
Nays: none

The motion by Andrea Anderson, supported by Heidi Tice, was carried unanimously, to approve the agenda as presented.
Ayes: Knoll, Jacobs, Anderson, Tice, Dillon, Winebarger, Hulka
Nays: none

CORRESPONDENCE / REPORTS
1. Brian Michelli shared local COVID-19 statistics; reported all Public Safety staff to be healthy and working.
2. Steve Biesiada reported that the smiley water tower valve project was postponed due to COVID-19; a brass and copper water service supplies purchase was made; a grand option is being explored for the erosion problem at the water filtration plant; the DPW crew will being working full staff on May 18th with precautions in place.

PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS: none

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: none

NEW BUSINESS:

20-044 First Reading: Zoning Map Amendment Ordinance
On April 21, 2020, the Planning Commission made a recommendation to the Township Board to approve the zone change from R-6 Single Family Residential District to the R-1 Medium Density Residential District for parcel number #61-15-126-100-0005-00 or 6205 Walker Rd, Fruitport, MI 49415. The change would be consistent with the Master Plan. This constitutes the first reading. Final action will take place at the next regular scheduled board meeting on June 8, 2020.

20-043 Payment of bills
Terry Knoll moved, Heidi Tice seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve bills as presented for payment in the following amounts: General Fund $102,667.40; Public Safety $173,574.23; Water $415,599.50; Sewer $88,971.51; Street Lights $14,652.90; Trust & Agency $4,428.78
Totaling: $799,894.32
Ayes: Knoll, Jacobs, Anderson, Tice, Dillon, Winebarger, Hulka
Nays: none

ADDITIONAL REPORTS:
1. Andrea Anderson reported that burials have proceeded as needed at the cemetery.

PUBLIC COMMENTS PART II: none

The motion by Andrea Anderson, supported by Rose Dillon, was carried unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 7:33pm.
Ayes: Knoll, Jacobs, Anderson, Tice, Dillon, Winebarger, Hulka
Nays: none

ANDREA ANDERSON, CLERK
HEIDI TICE, SUPERVISOR