BUENA VISTA CHARTER TOWNSHIP
Regular Board Meeting
May 9, 2005

Supervisor Parker called the Board Meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. in the Township Hall.

Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Board of Trustees.

MEMBERS PRESENT Supervisor Parker, Treasurer Williams, Trustee Martin, Trustee Carter, Trustee Orange and Trustee O’Steen.

MEMBERS ABSENT Clerk Montgomery

AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS Father Schramm

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mr. Gerald Johnson

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

Motion carried unanimously.

7:00 P.M. Public Hearing for Merrill Fabricators, Inc.

Motioned by Martin second by Carter to close the public hearing at 7:10 p.m.

Motion carried unanimously.

(05-09-01-05) Motioned by Orange second by Williams for the approval of the

April 20, 2005 Special Board Meeting Minutes and the April 25, 2005 Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Buena Vista Charter Township Board of Trustees. Motion carried unanimously.

(05-09-02-05) Motioned by Martin second by Orange for approval to review and approve the statements for accounts payable and payroll as listed below:

General Fund $159,983.51

Sewer Fund $ 26,603.78

Water Fund $ 63,531.14

Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(05-09-03-05) Motioned by Carter second by Martin to approve the request of Merrill Fabricators, Inc. to grant an Industrial Facilities Certificate for 12 years granting 50% tax abatement under Public Act 198 for the new facility locating at 3010 Holland Avenue. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(05-09-04-05) Motioned by Carter second by Martin to approve the final plat for Phase III of the Buena Vista Charter Township Downtown Development Authority Commerce Centre. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(05-09-05-05) Motioned by Carter second by Martin to approve the resolution celebrating Stevens Van Lines 100^th Anniversary in October 2005 with the kick-off starting May 26, 2005. Motion carried unanimously.

(05-09-06-05) Motioned by Carter second by Orange to approve the resolution proclaiming May 21, 2005 "Cross the Street Day" within Buena Vista Charter Township. Motion carried unanimously.

(05-09-07-05) Motioned by Carter second by Martin to approve the resolution to adopt the National Incident Management System, commonly known as NIMS. Motion carried unanimously.

(05-09-08-05) Motioned by Martin second by Williams to approve an amendment under #4 Conditions of Employment within the Personnel Policy to be effective June 1, 2005. Motion carried unanimously.

(05-09-09-05) Motioned by Martin second by Carter to approve a 7-year lease to own program through Motorola for the leasing of 15 portable radios for the Buena Vista Charter Township Police Department. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(05-09-10-05) Motioned by Martin second by Carter to approve acceptance of the low bid by Herbert Roofing & Insulation, Inc. of $5,200.00 to repair the deteriorating roof over the drying bed at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Motion carried unanimously.

(05-09-11-05) Motioned by Martin second by Carter to approve an agreement with Aqua-Line Leak Detection Services in an amount not to exceed $10,560 for the purpose of providing leak detection services on all water owned by Buena Vista Charter Township. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

Motioned by Martin second by Carter to accept agenda items 05-09-12-05 through 05-09-17-05 collectively. Motion carried unanimously.

(05-09-12-05) Motioned by Martin second by Carter to receive and file the April 2005 monthly report for the Buena Vista Charter Township Police Department. Motion carried unanimously.

(05-09-13-05) Motioned by Martin second by Carter to receive and file the April 2005 monthly report for the Buena Vista Charter Township Fire Department. Motion carried unanimously.

(05-09-14-05) Motioned by Martin second by Carter to receive and file the March and April monthly reports for the Department of Public Works, Sewer Department and Water Maintenance Department. Motion carried unanimously.

(05-09-15-05) Motioned by Martin second by Carter to receive and file the April 2005 monthly report for the Buena Vista Charter Township Community Development Department. Motion carried unanimously.

(05-09-16-05) Motioned by Martin second by Carter to receive and file BVCT’s 2005 Annual Spring Clean-Up Day Flyer slated for Saturday, May 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the DPW Building and Public Safety Building. Motion carried unanimously.

(05-09-17-05) Motioned by Martin second by Carter to receive and file MMWA Recycling Initiative with Scrap Computers. There will be a drop off site in BVCT, May 9-13 and May 16-20 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the DPW Building. Motion carried unanimously.

Motioned by Martin second by Orange to add agenda item 05-09-18-05 to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

(05-09-18-05) Motioned by Martin second by Carter to approve resolution allowing repairs to the Boulton Drain, pursuant to Section 196 of the Michigan Drain Code (MCL 280.196; MSA 11.1196). Repairs to be performed by lowest bidder. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

Supervisor Parker: I just had too much and a lot of stuff has come in the mail, so I just simply want to pass it out real quickly and it’s just information of material. What the purple folders are just some information from the Department of Labor and Economic growth. Their was a meeting that was held with myself and the manager along with representatives from Department of Labor. It is for you review. Also, I received some information from the Michigan Black Legislative Caucus and it is pertaining to a program that they have and our own Carl Williams, State Representative, will be speaking on this Thursday, May 12, 2005 in Lansing. So it is there for your amusement. Then I receive a thank you letter from Duro-Last and it is to the Board and just want to make sure that you have a copy. And lastly, another letter from the County Road Commission. Trustee O’Steen, I know that you champion the Roads Committee. There’s an informational meeting coming up in the next two weeks or so and the Board members are welcome to attend.

Treasurer Williams: I just want to update the Board. I have passed out a list of the information that I have shared with you in the past regarding (inaudible). I just wanted to thank them for their cooperation and 30% goes to our School District.

Trustee Martin: I want to use my report as a question to you Mr. Manager. Do you still think that is feasible to have a Special Board Meeting on the Waste Water Treatment Plant? Maybe I am slow on whatever, but I’ve been on this Board since 1998 and I really don’t know all about the Waste Water Treatment Plant and we spend millions of dollars on it and I just want to have a better understanding of it.

Mr. Williams: I have four. Just want to announce the grand opening of Under the Sun Restaurant will be opened on this coming Monday, May 16, 2005 at 6:00 a.m. Secondly, to continue to improve the Township’s image we have some polo shirts. There are two colors to choose from and it is a sheet that is being past down to the Board members to select the size that will work for them. Thirdly, is in your packet, your presence is requested at the 13^th Annual Mayor’s Scholarship Ball and it is happening, Saturday, May 14^th, 2005 at the Horizon’s Center at 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and the cost is $50.00 per person. Finally, we have the ICS International Conference and we are going and in addition to the conference we are taking two Executive Board members, our Clerk and Treasurer. Last meeting the DDA agreed to pay for the Supervisor and Manager’s trip.

Trustee Orange: Last week during our Planning Commission meeting and we had the Zoning Board of Appeals present and I think that Mrs. Carter can explain it.

Mrs. Carter: On May the 5^th, the Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals had a combination meeting. We had a hearing for the Zoning Board of Appeals on two variances.

Motioned by Parker second by Carter to remain steadfast with those that are now serving on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Motioned carried unanimously.

Motioned by Parker second by Martin to rescind the motion for further information. Motion carried unanimously.

Motioned by Martin second by Williams to table issue until further information. Motion carried unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT: Motioned by Martin second by Parker to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.