Fruitport Charter Township Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2021

A work session of the Fruitport Charter Township Board began at 6:30pm on Monday, May 24, 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: 1- residents; 1- employees; 0- guests.

The motion by Rose Dillon, seconded by Terry Knoll was carried unanimously, to approve the minutes of May 24, 2021 as presented.

The motion by Terry Knoll, seconded by David Markgraf was carried unanimously, to approve the agenda as presented.

CORRESPONDENCE / REPORTS:

  1. Todd Dunham and Rose Dillon shared that the township has received a total of $1,422.00 in donations from generous residents and local organizations/businesses.
  2. Rose Dillon shared a newsletter that will be going out to residents with tax bills.
  3. Karen Johnson reported that the Parks Department is working to renew its 5 year recreation plan to be grant eligible; Parks surveys will be going out with tax bills; the parking lots need to be redone that they are looking at the possibility of a 10-12 year chip seal; the Parks Department is hoping to ask the township for a match of funds to finish the soccer park.

PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS: none

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: none

NEW BUSINESS: none

21-053 Payment of bills
Terry Knoll moved, Andrea Anderson seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve bills as presented for payment in the following amounts: General Fund $23,043.83; Public Safety $51,482.63; Water $64,965.71; Sewer $17,197.37; Street Lights $29,828.62
Totaling: $186,518.16
Ayes: Markgraf, Knoll, Anderson, Dunham, Dillon, Hulka, Fichtel
Nays: None

ADDITIONAL REPORTS: none

PUBLIC COMMENTS PART II:

  1. Dave Henry presented a donation to the flag fund from he and his wife, Judy, in honor of their fathers, Seaman David Henry Sr., US Navy and Chief Petty Officer Edward Santarelli, US Coast Guard on this Flag Day, June 14th.

The motion by Terry Knoll, seconded by Rose Dillon, was carried unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 7:13pm.

ANDREA ANDERSON, CLERK

TODD DUNHAM, SUPERVISOR