BUENA VISTA CHARTER TOWNSHIP
Regular Board Meeting
May 22, 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, Trustee Martin, Trustee Carter and Trustee O’Steen.

MEMBERS ABSENT Treasurer Williams and Trustee Orange

AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS Brian Booker, BVCT Chief of Police

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Wayne Squanda

(05-22-01-06) Motioned by Martin second by Carter for the approval of the

May 8, 2006 Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Buena Vista Charter Township Board of Trustees. Motion carried unanimously.

(05-22-02-06) Motioned by Carter second by Martin for approval to review and approve the statements for accounts payable and payroll as listed below:

General Fund $175,463.51

Sewer Fund $ 31,865.84

Water Fund $ 49,292.55

Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(05-22-03-06) Motioned by Martin second by Carter to consider, approve and adopt a resolution regarding the authorization submission of a Michigan Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Infrastructure Grant through Saginaw Future, Inc. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(05-22-04-06) Motioned by Martin second by Montgomery to consider, approve and adopt a resolution regarding the transfer of Existing Incentives for Delphi Steering. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(05-22-05-06) Motioned by Montgomery second by Carter to approve a resolution to remove 2.04 Acres of land, including improvements, from Act 116 Farmland Agreement No. 73-0778-123111 with the State of Michigan. This property is owned by Wayne and Denise Schian Squanda of 5385 Indiantown. The property is located in Section 02, Town 12 North; Range 5 East on Indiantown Road assigned Tax ID #10-12-5-02-4004-000 in Buena Vista Charter Township. Local Government approval is a requirement of the States Act 116 application & removal process. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(05-22-06-06) Motioned by Carter second by Martin to approve to sell Buena Vista Charter Township owned property being parcel #10-12-5-20-4725-000; Lot 185 James Manor Subdivision, in the amount of $100.00 plus filing and administration fees of not less than $25.00; to Mr. & Mrs. Leo H. & Lilia M. Ford of 555 South 30th Street. This parcel is located at 3315 Walnut and is directly across the street to purchaser’s property. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(05-22-07-06) Motioned by Martin second by Montgomery to approve the complete rebuilding of an influent pump located at the Waste Water Treatment Plant at a cost not to exceed $14,575.00 by Hydrodynamics. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

Motioned by Martin second by O’Steen to accept agenda items 05-22-08-06 through 05-22-11-06 collectively. Motion carried unanimously.

(05-22-08-06) Motioned by Martin second by O’Steen to receive and file the transfer of the remaining funds in the Public Safety Debit Service Fund and the Community Center Debit Service Fund plus any accrued interest to date to the Township General Fund. Motion carried unanimously.

(05-22-09-06) Motioned by Martin second by O’Steen to receive and file the monthly correspondence from Charter Communications regarding Customer Service Initiatives. Motion carried unanimously.

(05-22-10-06) Motioned by Martin second by O’Steen to receive and file an updated regarding the ongoing cable franchising issues with Telecommunications Giants ATT and Verizon. Motion carried unanimously.

(05-22-11-06) Motioned by Martin second by O’Steen to receive and file the monthly report from Wade-Trim for April 2006. Motion carried unanimously.

Motioned by Martin second by O’Steen to add agenda 05-22-12-06 and 05-22-13-06 to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

(05-22-12-06) Motioned by Montgomery second by Carter to approve to enter into a professional service agreement with McKenna Associate, Inc. for ongoing Planning and Economic Community Development position on an hourly basis. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(05-22-13-06) Motioned by Martin second by Montgomery to approve the Township Manager’s appointments to the Buena Vista Charter Township Brownfield Redevelopment Authority effective immediately. Members are as follows: Trustee Robert L. Martin, Trustee Gregory Carter, Trustee Cleveland O’Steen, DDA-Gregory Causley, Saginaw Future-Steve Jonas and Supervisor Dwayne Parker as Ex Officio. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

SUPERVISOR’S REPORT

Supervisor Parker: I just have one thing to report and ask that Trustee Martin and Clerk Montgomery to consider and think about meeting with the Personnel committee sometime this week if at all possible. It is about time to plan our Manager’s Evaluation.

ADJOURNMENT: Motioned by Martin second by Montgomery to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY

BARBARA MONTGOMERY, TOWNSHIP CLERK

DULY ATTESTED BY

DWAYNE PARKER, TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR