A work session of the Fruitport Charter Township Board began at 6:30pm on Monday, March 8, 2021, in the township board room.
Members Present: Todd Dunham, Supervisor; Andrea Anderson, Clerk; Rose Dillon, Treasurer; Trustees Jim Fichtel, Greg Hulka, Terry Knoll, David Markgraf
Members Absent: none
At 7:00pm, Todd Dunham opened the regular meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Also Present: 5- residents; 2- employees; 0- guests; Director of Public Safety, Brian Michelli; Director of Public Utilities, Steve Biesiada.
The motion by Terry Knoll, seconded by Rose Dillon was carried unanimously, to approve the minutes of February 22, 2021 as presented.
The motion by Terry Knoll, seconded by Andrea Anderson was carried unanimously, to approve the agenda as presented.
CORRESPONDENCE / REPORTS: none
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS: none
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: none
NEW BUSINESS:
21-016 Request from Sue Halter, Dancing into Sunset
The township attorney has advised that the township may not simply donate to a charitable or worthwhile cause. The treasurer shared that we do not know what senior millage funding will look like in the coming years and all current funds are committed.
David Markgraf moved, Jim Fichtel seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to deny the request.
Ayes: Markgraf, Knoll, Anderson, Dunham, Dillon, Hulka, Fichtel
Nays: None
21-017 Adopt Schedule of Public Meetings
Terry Knoll moved, Todd Dunham seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to adopt the schedule of public meetings for the 2021-2022 fiscal year as presented.
Ayes: Markgraf, Knoll, Anderson, Dunham, Dillon, Hulka, Fichtel
Nays: None
21-018 Appointment of Citizen to DDA Board
It was brought to the board’s attention that a citizen living within the DDA district boundaries must serve on the DDA Board.
Todd Dunham moved, Rose Dillon seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to appoint Frank Matice to a one (1) year term on the DDA Board.
Ayes: Fichtel, Hulka, Dillon, Dunham, Anderson, Knoll, Markgraf
Nays: None
21-019 Resolution to Adopt Millage Renewal Ballot Language
The public safety and police department millages are expiring this year. It is proposed that a renewal be placed on the August 2021 ballot.
Rose Dillon moved, Todd Dunham seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to adopt the resolution approving the ballot language recommended by the Public Safety Committee for a millage renewal.
Ayes: Fichtel, Hulka, Dillon, Dunham, Anderson, Knoll, Markgraf
Nays: None
21-020 2021-2022 Budget Discussion
The proposed 2021-2022 fiscal year budget was presented and discussed.
21-021 Payment of bills
Greg Hulka moved, Terry Knoll seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve bills as presented for payment in the following amounts: General Fund $40,497.62; Public Safety $26,126.32; Water $67,221.87; Sewer $15,862.08; Trust & Agency $4,015.00
Totaling: $153,722.89
Ayes: Markgraf, Knoll, Anderson, Dunham, Dillon, Hulka, Fichtel
Nays: None
ADDITIONAL REPORTS:
1. Andrea Anderson shared that the township employees participated in the “CAN” fundraiser for food pantries through the Women’s Division of the Chamber of Commerce. Collectively the staff from all departments donated over $400 for the cause.
PUBLIC COMMENTS PART II:
1. Mary and Brian Race of 4041 Le Clare St shared their disappointment with the lack of action taken against their neighbors who will not cease to ride loud dirt bikes around their house. They brought this to the attention of the Board in 2020 and asked that something be done to stop the noise and dust.
The motion by Rose Dillon, seconded by David Markgraf, was carried unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 7:52pm.
ANDREA ANDERSON, CLERK
TODD DUNHAM, SUPERVISOR