BUENA VISTA CHARTER TOWNSHIP
Regular Board Meeting
March 12, 2007

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, Treasurer Williams, Trustee Martin, Trustee Orange and Trustee Ritter

MEMBERS ABSENT Clerk Montgomery and Trustee Carter

AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS Swear-in Ceremony – Fire Chief Thomas Lynch

Introduction of New Police Officers-Chief Booker

Jason Miller - Triple M Tires

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None

(03-12-01-07) Motioned by Orange second by Martin to approve the February 26, 2007 Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Buena Vista Charter Township Board of Trustees. Motion carried unanimously.

(03-12-02-07) Motioned by Martin second by Ritter for approval to review and approve the statements for accounts payable and payroll as listed below:

General Fund $143,949.95

Sewer Fund $ 14,725.01

Water Fund $ 12,295.43

Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(03-12-03-07) Motioned by Martin second by Orange to approve an ordinance Amending the Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Buena Vista Charter Township Downtown Development Area. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(03-12-04-07) Motioned by Ritter second by Williams to approve the Bond Resolution that authorizes bonds in the amount of not to exceed $3 million Dollars and an agreement with Downtown Development Authority to fund the land acquisition and demolition costs. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(03-12-05-07) Motioned by Orange second by Martin to approve a Resolution of Necessity and Declaration of Taking in the amount of $1,855,000.00 (Town Center Development Area). Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(03-12-06-07) Motioned by Martin second by Ritter to approve Fick Excavating as lowest bidder in the amount of $112,743.25 for the 2007 Towerline Road Water Main Replacement Project. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(03-12-07-07) Motioned by Martin second by Orange to approve the resolution honoring Betty Johnson as the 25th Recipient of Buena Vista Charter Township’s "80th" Milestone Award. Motion carried unanimously.

Motioned by Martin second by Ritter to accept agenda items 03-12-08-07 through 03-12-12-07 collectively. Motion carried unanimously.

(03-12-08-07) Motioned by Martin second by Ritter to receive and file the Township Manager’s selection for the new Fire Chief of Buena Vista Fire Department. Thomas J. Lynch, III at pay grade 14 level 3. Motion carried unanimously.

(03-12-09-07) Motioned by Martin second by Ritter to receive and file the February 2007 monthly report for the Buena Vista Charter Township Fire Department. Motion carried unanimously.

(03-12-10-07) Motioned by Martin second by Ritter to receive and file the monthly report from the Public Works, Sewer and Water Maintenance Departments for February 2007. Motion carried unanimously.

(03-12-11-07) Motioned by Martin second by Ritter to receive and file the February 2007 Monthly Report for the Buena Vista Charter Township Police Department. Motion carried unanimously.

(03-12-12-07) Motioned by Martin second by Ritter to receive and file MTA’s Tune into Michigan’s New Cable Franchising Law Dates. Motion carried unanimously.

SUPERVISOR’S REPORT

Supervisor Parker: Just a couple of things. We do have a couple or I would say three vacancies I believe. One for Parks & Recreation and two for our Planning Commission. Any residents interested in being a part of or serving on any commission or committee that is governed by the Township may do so by applying. You need to pick up an application from the Clerk’s Department anytime during the day and bring back to the Township Manager. What the procedure of the Township is that the Supervisor appoints with the approval of the Board that person who would serve on that particular committee. Again we have two vacancies for the Planning Committee and one for Parks & Recreation. So if anyone who is interested who is a resident of Buena Vista Charter Township can pick up that application at the Clerk’s Office.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT

Trustee Orange: Again I would like to congratulate Fire Chief Lynch and our new Police Officers. Welcome Aboard!

Trustee Martin: I don’t know how to say this without sounding redundant; however, I have to say it anyway. First of all, I would like to commend Chief Booker and the Buena Vista Police Department on a job well done. I think that you know what I am talking about and at the same time I would like to commend Chief Lynch for the continued success of the Buena Vista Fire Department and I want you both to know that we are very proud of our Public Safety Entities. Also number two for you Chief Booker. It is good to see your comprehensive report dealing with Code Enforcement Statistics. I think that is very comprehensible and when we initiated a drive to be more forceful with our Code Enforcement Program, I think that we should report to the people just what we are doing. Thank you very much and God Bless you.

MANAGER’S REPORT

Mr. Williams: I just wanted to ask the Board to check your calendars for March 30th and 31st for the Annual Board Advancement Leadership. Again that will be March 30th at 6pm and on March 31st at 8 am with breakfast. Also, for the Honoree we have some light refreshments for you so please stick around and take lots of pictures.

OLD BUSINESS

Supervisor Parker: When you begin to network, just make sure that you that you wish a Happy Birthday to our Township Manager. He is celebrating his birthday today. He wanted to get away from that as well. Happy Birthday, Township Manager

ADJOURNMENT: Motioned by Martin second by Orange to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY

BARBARA MONTGOMERY, TOWNSHIP CLERK

DULY ATTESTED BY

DWAYNE PARKER, TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR