BUENA VISTA CHARTER TOWNSHIP
Regular Board Meeting
March 28, 2005

Clerk Montgomery called the Board Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Township Hall.

Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Board of Trustees.

MEMBERS PRESENT Clerk Montgomery, Treasurer Williams, Trustee Martin and Trustee Orange.

MEMBERS ABSENT Supervisor Parker, Trustee Carter and Trustee O’Steen

AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS None

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None

Motioned by Martin second by Orange for Clerk Montgomery to Chair the meeting in the absence of Supervisor Parker. Motion carried unanimously.

Motioned by Martin second by Orange to open the public hearing at 7:00 p.m.

7:00 P. M. Public Hearing for the 5 year (2005-2009) Parks & Recreation Plan

Motioned by Martin second by Orange to close the public hearing at 7:15 p.m.

(03-28-01-05) Motioned by Orange second by Martin for the approval of the

February 24, 2005 Special Board Meeting Minutes and the March 14, 2005 Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Buena Vista Charter Township Board of Trustees. Motion carried unanimously.

(03-28-02-05) Motioned by Martin second by Orange for approval to review and approve the statements for accounts payable and payroll as listed below:

General Fund $178,720.17

Sewer Fund $ 32,206.00

Water Fund $ 48,918.03

Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(03-28-03-05) Motioned by Martin second by Williams to approve the purchase of Evidence Manager Software and related hardware in the amount of $5,699.00. This purchase price is guaranteed until March 31, 2005. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(03-28-04-05) Motioned by Martin second by Montgomery to approve the first reading of Zoning Ordinance number 243 to amend tax parcel number 10-12-5-29-1312-000 from R-1 Residential, (Single Family) to B-3 Commercial, (Wholesale and Business Services) commonly known as 3070 Perkins. Motion carried unanimously.

(03-28-05-05) Motioned by Martin second by Montgomery to approve the purchase of a replacement 60 HP Variable Frequency Drive control unit at the Wastewater Treatment Plant from AEM, Inc. of Southfield, Michigan for $3,081.00 plus freight charges. A two year warranty is included. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(03-28-06-05) Motioned by Martin second by Montgomery to approve repairs of the Mectan Vortex Grit Chamber at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Parts provided by US Filter Evinex Products for $3,044.00 and repair and installation by the John E. Green Company for $7,300.00. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(03-28-07-05) Motioned by Orange second by Martin to review flyer on Access Management Training Seminar for local officials and consultants. This seminar is to be held on April 19, 2005 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Secondary Complex Training Center in Lansing. Motion carried unanimously.

(03-28-08-05) Motioned by Orange second by Martin to receive and file a flyer for Buena Vista Charter Township Fire Department’s 50^th Anniversary Dinner to be held on May 14, 2005 at the Candlelight in Bridgeport, MI. Motion carried unanimously.

(03-28-09-05) Motioned by Martin second by Montgomery to receive and file a flyer for Buena Vista Charter Township Fire Department’s 50^th Anniversary Golf Tournament to be held on July 9, 2005 at the Green Acres Golf Course in Bridgeport, MI. Motion carried unanimously.

Motioned by Williams second by Montgomery to add agenda items 03-28-10-05 to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

(03-28-10-05) Motioned by Williams second by Montgomery to approve the 5 year Parks & Recreation Plan for Buena Vista Charter Township. This 5 year plan will cover 2005-2009. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

Clerk Montgomery: I think by now all of the Buena Vista Residents have probably received their Voter ID Cards. That’s all that I have. Just that we’ve sent out all the new Voter ID Cards that coincide with the fact that our polling places have changed.

Trustee Orange: I would like to commend the Police Department, especially the officer that helped with the incident this weekend. Terry handled it very well. He went to the hospital and stayed with the people and I would like to commend him on a job well done.

ADJOURNMENT: Motioned by Martin second by Montgomery to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.