BUENA VISTA CHARTER TOWNSHIP
Regular Board Meeting
April 24, 2006

Supervisor Parker 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 Supervisor Parker, Clerk Montgomery, Treasurer Williams, Trustee Martin, Trustee Carter, Trustee Orange and Trustee O’Steen.

MEMBERS ABSENT None

AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS Stacey Erwin, Erwin Properties

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Renee Hawkins-Morris

Estella Brown

Clyde Robinson

Birdie Brown

(04-24-01-06) Motioned by Martin second by Carter for the approval of the

April 5, 2006 Special Board Meeting Minutes and the April 10, 2006 Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Buena Vista Charter Township Board of Trustees. Motion carried unanimously.

(04-24-02-06) Motioned by Carter second by Martin for approval to review and approve the statements for accounts payable and payroll as listed below:

General Fund $204,054.79

Sewer Fund $ 30,379.39

Water Fund $ 77,214.59

Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(04-24-03-06) Motioned by Martin second by Carter approve revisions to Ordinance No. 126; Weed Control Ordinance. Revision establishes 6" inch height threshold for mandatory abatement at $75.00 per hour plus a $20.00 fee for each billing. These charges and fees are in support of the 2006 and subsequent Fiscal Budgets. NOTE: This revision will move the weed cutting start date from June 1st to May 1st. This change to Ordinance No. 126 requires posting and publication ten days (10) prior to enforcements starting date. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(04-24-04-06) Motioned by Montgomery second by Martin to approve to sell the Buena Vista Charter Township owned property parcels #10-12-5-17-4587-000 and 10-12-5-17-4588-000, Lots 87 & 88 Irving Park Subdivision in the amount of $100.00 each lot, or $200.00 plus filing and administration fees of not less than $25.00; to Mr. and Mrs. Federico E. & Victoria Perez of 3221 West Place. These parcels are located at 3200 block of Sears Street. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

Motioned by Martin second by Orange to accept agenda items 04-24-05-06 through 04-24-13-06 collectively. Motion carried unanimously.

(04-24-05-06) Motioned by Martin second by Orange to receive and file an invitation to an upcoming meeting at the Saginaw City Waste Water Treatment Plant on Thursday, April 27, 2006, regarding the hiring of Raftelis to prepare an updated comprehensive financial plan, a cost of service analysis and a rate study for the City of Saginaw. Motion carried unanimously.

(04-24-06-06) Motioned by Martin second by Orange to receive and file a notification of Certificate of Completion from Michigan Economic Development Corporation for the Community Block Grant MSC 203021-EDIG, the Fast-Tek Group, LLC Infrastructure Project. Motion carried unanimously.

(04-24-07-06) Motioned by Martin second by Orange to receive and file the March 2006 monthly report for the Buena Vista Charter Township Police Department. Motion carried unanimously.

(04-24-08-06) Motioned by Martin second by Orange to receive and file the monthly report for the Buena Vista Charter Township Fire Department for March 2006. Motion carried unanimously.

(04-24-09-06) Motioned by Martin second by Orange to receive and file the monthly report from Wade Trim for March 2006. Motion carried unanimously.

(04-24-10-06) Motioned by Martin second by Orange to receive and file the schedule for the 2006 Spring Aerial Larviciding Program. Motion carried unanimously.

(04-24-11-06) Motioned by Martin second by Orange to receive and file the April 2006 edition of the Township Law Newsletter. Motion carried unanimously.

(04-24-12-06) Motioned by Martin second by Orange to receive and file a press release dated Wednesday, April 19, 2006 regarding MDOT hosting a public meeting about the Harger Line non-motorized trail. Motion carried unanimously.

(04-24-13-06) Motioned by Martin second by Orange to receive and file an invitation to attend an upcoming summit to shape the new economy. It will be held at the Horizon’s Center on May 4, 2006 from 1:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

Motioned by Martin second by Montgomery to add agenda items 04-24-14-06 through 04-24-17-06 to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

Motioned by Martin second by Orange to review and approve a resolution of support for the Prueter Street Storm Water Drainage Improvement Project. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(04-24-15-06) Motioned by Martin second by Carter to approve Northwest Pools, Inc. proposal no 12606BV in the amount not to exceed $11,700.00 for Parks & Recreation pool heater replacement. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(04-24-16-06) Motioned by Martin second by Montgomery to enter into a professional services agreement with McKenna and Associates, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $22,000.00 for assistance with Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and with ongoing Economic Development support.

Motioned by Martin second by Montgomery to table agenda item 04-24-16-06 for further recommendation and review. Motion carried unanimously.

Motioned by Carter second by Martin to accept and approve the 12 selected nominees that will make up the Buena Vista Charter Citizens District Council effective immediately. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

SUPERVISOR’S REPORT

Supervisor Parker: I have no report at this time, but to acknowledge on particular individual. Our own Robert Martin was the recipient of the Community Service Award through A. Phillip Randolph Annual Banquet. Mr. Martin has served this community for 36 years.

CLERK’S REPORT

Clerk Montgomery: I just want to remind the residents that the Election coming up on May 2, 2006. Get out and vote and get your neighbors out to vote, because it is a very important issue that we have.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Treasurer Williams: I just want to comment saying that I am real excited about the Citizen’s District Counsel and I’m looking forward to moving with a larger project. Just glad to see new people stepping out, that’s really nice and in agreement with Mrs. Brown with comments about Police and Fire, just concurring with Mrs. Montgomery that we definitely need to push the Fire and Police.

BOARD OF TRUSTEE’S REPORT

Trustee Martin: I just want to say that I appreciate Township Supervisor and this Board for what A. Phillip Randolph did for me on Saturday night. I just wanted to say, I have received a lot of rewards but this was the ultimate and awesome.

MANAGER’S REPORT

Mr. Williams: I have three. The Board has before them an invitation to SVSU Mid-Michigan Business Expo on next Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at 1:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m. As well Thursday, May 4, 2006, their will a Peculator Breakfast at the Horizon’s from 7:30 am until 9:00 am. Also, I attended the National Forum for Black Public Administrators last week and I do have a packet and report. It was an awesome networking experience. There were 1300 hundred other public administrators throughout the state and the country. It was some really stuff regarding their Police and Fire Department regarding code enforcement as well as what they are doing in their housing market.

ADJOURNMENT: Motioned by Martin second by Parker to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY

BARBARA MONTGOMERY, TOWNSHIP CLERK

DULY ATTESTED BY

DWAYNE PARKER, TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR