FRUITPORT CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 14, 2022
A work session of the Fruitport Charter Township Board began at 6:30pm on Monday, February 14, 2022, 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: 2- residents; 1- employees; 0- guests; Director of Public Utilities, Steve Biesiada; Public Safety Director, Brian Michelli.
The motion by Terry Knoll, seconded by Greg Hulka was carried unanimously, to approve the minutes of January 24, 2022.
The motion by Andrea Anderson, seconded by Terry Knoll was carried unanimously, to approve the agenda as presented.
CORRESPONDENCE / REPORTS:
- Steve Biesiada reported that the pump for the lift station on Pontaluna is fixed and functioning; Harmony Lake development is moving along with infrastructure; Odeno utilities are in.
- Brian Michelli reported that arrests have been made in connection to two recent homicides; Warrants have been issued in connection to local retail theft.
- Heidi Tice shared that 240 people attended the Lion’s pancake dinner that raised money for the Fruitport High School Honor Society testing.
- Todd Dunham reported that the funding for the annual tire collection event is being cut by Muskegon County.
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS: none
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: none
NEW BUSINESS:
22-010 Fruitport Lions Old Fashioned Days Agreement
Heidi Tice shared that there are no changes from the last agreement.
The motion by Terry Knoll, seconded by Rose Dillon, was carried unanimously, to enter into the Old Fashioned Days agreement with the Fruitport Lion’s Club.
22-011 Precinct 5 Polling Place Approval
Fruitport Christian Reformed Church, 3520 E. Pontaluna Rd, Fruitport, MI 49415, meets all of the guidelines for polling places and accessibility set forth by the State of Michigan and has agreed to allow the township to use their facility long term for election purposes. The use of this facility comes recommended by the Election Commission.
Andrea Anderson moved, seconded by David Markgraf, MOTION CARRIED, to adopt the resolution naming Fruitport Christian Reformed Church as polling place for precinct 5 voters.
Ayes: Fichtel, Hulka, Dillon, Dunham, Anderson, Knoll, Markgraf
Nays: none
22-012 Purchase of New Fire Apparatus
Engine 542 is approaching 20 years old and at that age will lose NFPA and ISO ratings. The total cost for the new apparatus is $604,789.00. A 5% price increase will happen March 1st, therefore the Public Safety Director requests that the purchase be approved with an initial purchase of the chassis for $225,000.00 before April 1, 2022 and the balance of $379,789.00 paid within 330 days per the purchase agreement. The new engine will require a production time of 330 days. The Public Safety Director reported that he has a large portion of the funds needed for the purchase of the truck saved in restricted funds and requests that the Board look at financial options for the remainder of funds needed.
Terry Knoll moved, seconded by Rose Dillon, MOTION CARRIED, to approve the purchase of the fire engine with initial payment made from restricted funds and payment of the back end of the invoice to be determined at a later date as recommended by the Public Safety Committee.
Ayes: Markgraf, Knoll, Anderson, Dunham, Dillon, Hulka, Fichtel
Nays: none
22-013 Election Equipment and Supplies Purchase
With the growth of the Election Department and the addition of a 5th voting precinct, the Clerk requests that ARPA funds be used to purchase equipment and supplies required for the operation of that precinct.
Rose Dillon moved, seconded by Terry Knoll, MOTION CARRIED, to allow the Clerk to order the necessary supplies and equipment using ARPA funds, not to exceed $12,550.00.
Ayes: Fichtel, Hulka, Dillon, Dunham, Anderson, Knoll, Markgraf
Nays: none
22-014 Payment of Bills
Terry Knoll moved, David Markgraf seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve bills as presented for payment in the following amounts: General Fund $15,444.48; Public Safety $36,266.51; Water $78,870.86; Sewer $19,508.42; Trust & Agency $1,185.00; Street Lights $12,926.69
Totaling: $164,201.96
Ayes: Markgraf, Knoll, Anderson, Dunham, Dillon, Hulka, Fichtel
Nays: None
ADDITIONAL REPORTS:
- There will be a location change for the carnival camp ground this year.
PUBLIC COMMENTS PART II: none
The motion by Rose Dillon, seconded by Greg Hulka, was carried unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 7:21pm.
ANDREA ANDERSON, CLERK
TODD DUNHAM, SUPERVISOR