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, August 24, 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 7:00pm, Heidi Tice opened the regular meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a prayer.
Also Present: 0- residents; 2- employees; 1- guests; Director of Public Safety, Brian Michelli; Director or Public Utilities, Steve Biesiada; Attorney, Ron Bultje.
Heidi Tice moved, Terry Knoll seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve the minutes of August 10 and 13, 2020 as presented with the following change:
1. List Greg Hulka and Andrea Anderson as excused from the meeting.
Ayes: Hulka, Winebarger, Dillon, Tice, Anderson, Jacobs, Knoll
Nays: None
Andrea Anderson moved, Rose Dillon seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve the agenda as presented with the following addition:
Item 8-B: Backhoe Transmission Repair
Ayes: Hulka, Winebarger, Dillon, Tice, Anderson, Jacobs, Knoll
Nays: None
CORRESPONDENCE / REPORTS
1. Brian Michelli reported that the Police Department has gotten complaints regarding gatherings that outnumber the Governor’s Executive Order.
2. Steve Biesiada thanked Roosevelt Park for use of their backhoe.
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS: none
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: none
20-087 Approval to Hire Officers Brendan Zandi and Noah Robart
Both candidates passed physical and psychological exams and are recommended for hire by the Public Safety Committee.
Terry Knoll moved, Greg Hulka seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to hire Brendan Zandi and Noah Robart as full-time Police Officers.
Ayes: Knoll, Jacobs, Anderson, Tice, Dillon, Winebarger, Hulka
Nays: none
NEW BUSINESS:
20-088 Reappointment of Jason Franklin to Planning Commission
Heidi Tice moved, Greg Hulka seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to TABLE this topic until it is confirmed that Jason Franklin is planning to continue on the Planning Commission.
Ayes: Hulka, Winebarger, Dillon, Tice, Anderson, Jacobs, Knoll
Nays: None
20-089 Backhoe Transmission Repair
The DPW Committee recommends having the backhoe repaired by McCann Industries. The repairs are estimated to cost $10,258.25.
Heidi Tice moved, Terry Knoll seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to accept the DPW’s recommendation to use McCann for the repairs to the backhoe.
Ayes: Hulka, Winebarger, Dillon, Tice, Anderson, Jacobs, Knoll
Nays: None
20-090 Payment of bills
Andrea Anderson moved, Heidi Tice seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve bills as presented for payment in the following amounts: General Fund $17,348.17; Public Safety $8,575.56; Water $2,686.88; Sewer $23,564.07; Trust & Agency $645.00; Street Lights $14,380.31
Totaling: $67,199.99
Ayes: Knoll, Jacobs, Anderson, Tice, Dillon, Winebarger, Hulka
Nays: none
ADDITIONAL REPORTS: none
PUBLIC COMMENTS PART II:
1. Chris Herweyer was representing Brian Hosticka as his campaign manager for State House. Brian is running to be a representative for everyone in the 91st district (including Fruitport Twp). If anyone has any questions for Brian or Chris he welcomed them to reach out to them.
The motion by Andrea Anderson, supported by Rose Dillon, was carried unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 7:24pm.
ANDREA ANDERSON, CLERK
HEIDI TICE, SUPERVISOR