A work session of the Fruitport Charter Township Board began at 6:30pm on Monday, January 24, 2022, in the township board room.
Members Present: Todd Dunham, Supervisor; Andrea Anderson, Clerk; Rose Dillon, Treasurer; Trustees Jim Fichtel, Greg Hulka, Terry Knoll
Members Absent: David Markgraf, excused
At 7:00pm, Todd Dunham opened the regular meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Also Present: 0- residents; 1- employees; 0- guests; Director of Public Utilities, Steve Biesiada; Public Safety Director, Brian Michelli; Attorney, Ron Bultje.
The motion by Rose Dillon, seconded by Terry Knoll was carried unanimously, to approve the minutes of January 10, 2022.
The motion by Andrea Anderson, seconded by Rose Dillon was carried unanimously, to approve the agenda as presented with the following addition:
Item 8-C: Reappointment of Geoff Newmyer and Kyle Osterhart to the Planning Commission
CORRESPONDENCE / REPORTS:
- Steve Biesiada reported that the DPW is working on winter operations at full staff.
- Brian Michelli reported that the Public Safety departments have been busy with weather related accidents and retail theft; several staff members are out on COVID related reasons; the truck that was ordered is on its way to Emergency Services and should be in-service this spring.
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS: none
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: none
NEW BUSINESS:
22-006 Replacement of Township Computers
Quoted from Central Dispatch IT Department at $15,824.00 for the replacement of 16 Dell computers for all town hall offices and the DPW garage. The current computers are 8 years old and are incapable of a necessary Microsoft Office suite update without further costly updates, among other issues. The purchase of new computers would allow for better service to the residents and is an approved ARPA expenditure.
Rose Dillon moved, seconded by Greg Hulka, MOTION CARRIED, to approve the purchase of new computers for town hall and the DPW, including other expenses that may accompany the computer purchase to be paid for using ARPA funds.
Ayes: Knoll, Anderson, Dunham, Dillon, Hulka, Fichtel
Nays: none
22-007 Replacement of Town Hall Surveillance Cameras
The current camera system is no longer functioning and needs to be replaced. A Reolink 12 camera system with the necessary features can be purchased for $1,189.95.
Terry Knoll moved, seconded by Greg Hulka, MOTION CARRIED, to approve the purchase of the new camera system using ARPA funds.
Ayes: Knoll, Anderson, Dunham, Dillon, Hulka, Fichtel
Nays: none
22-008 Reappointment of Geoff Newmyer and Kyle Osterhart to the Planning Commission
The motion by Greg Hulka, seconded by Rose Dillon, was carried unanimously, to accept the Supervisors reappointment of Geoff Newmyer and Kyle Osterhart to the Planning Commission for a three year term ending January 2025.
22-009 Payment of Bills
Andrea Anderson moved, Terry Knoll seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve bills as presented for payment in the following amounts: General Fund $16,871.03; Public Safety $13,544.02; Water $58,382.86; Sewer $18,087.82; Trust & Agency $645.00; Street Lights $14,096.15
Totaling: $121,626.88
Ayes: Knoll, Anderson, Dunham, Dillon, Hulka, Fichtel
Nays: None
ADDITIONAL REPORTS:
- Rose Dillon shared that the Supervisor applied for an opioid settlement in the amount of $38,636 that may be paid over 18 years; Rose also shared a news article about the abandon hotel project.
- Andrea Anderson shared a letter received from the Fruitport Area Churches group that highlighted some of the ways that area churches support the community and also thanked various departments within the Township for their partnership.
PUBLIC COMMENTS PART II: none
The motion by Rose Dillon, seconded by Greg Hulka, was carried unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 7:23pm.
ANDREA ANDERSON, CLERK
TODD DUNHAM, SUPERVISOR