BUENA VISTA CHARTER TOWNSHIP
Regular Board Meeting
June 11, 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, Clerk Montgomery, Treasurer Williams, Trustee Martin, Trustee Carter, Trustee Orange and Trustee Ritter.

MEMBERS ABSENT None

AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS None

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None

(06-11-01-07) Motioned by Carter second by Orange for the approval of the

May 29, 2007 Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Buena Vista Charter Township Board of Trustees. Motion carried unanimously.

(06-11-02-07) Motioned by Martin second by Ritter for approval to review and approve the statements for accounts payable and payroll as listed below:

General Fund $142,435.49

Sewer Fund $ 18,955.69

Water Fund $ 15,102.55

Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(06-11-03-07) Motioned by Martin second by Williams to approve an amendment to Buena Vista Charter Township Ordinance #236 section #5 to replace the current language "for the first 5 years" to reflect "for the first 15 years" for Mapleview Apartments II. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(06-11-04-07) Motioned by Carter second by Martin to approve the resolution honoring Raymond Ritter as the 28th recipient of Buena Vista Charter Township’s "80th" Milestone Award. Motion carried unanimously.

(06-11-05-07) Motioned by Carter second by Ritter to approve the Resolution to adopt an Improved Release Fee of $50.00 on any vehicle taken into custody by the Buena Vista Police Department. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote with Trustee Orange voting no.

(06-11-06-07) Motioned by Martin second by Carter to approve the resolution honoring Louise Ritter as the 29th recipient of Buena Vista Charter Township’s "80th" Milestone Award. Motion carried unanimously.

Motioned by Montgomery second by Martin to accept agenda items 06-11-07-07 through 06-11-14-07 collectively. Motion carried unanimously.

(06-11-07-07) Motioned by Montgomery second by Martin to receive and file the May 2007 Monthly Report for the Buena Vista Charter Township Police Department. Motion carried unanimously.

(06-11-08-07) Motioned by Montgomery second by Martin to receive and file the May 2007 monthly report for the Buena Vista Charter Township Fire Department. Motion carried unanimously.

(06-11-09-07) Motioned by Montgomery second by Martin to receive and file the May 2007 monthly report for the Public Works, Sewer and Water Maintenance Departments. Motion carried unanimously.

(06-11-10-07) Motioned by Montgomery second by Martin to receive and file the upcoming training opportunities from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). Motion carried unanimously.

(06-11-11-07) Motioned by Montgomery second by Martin to receive and file the Michigan Prospect on Michigan’s Budget Crisis: Why we need more revenue? Motion carried unanimously.

(06-11-12-07) Motioned by Montgomery second by Martin to receive and file the information on ITC Holding Corp; there business is in electric transmission infrastructure improvements. Motion carried unanimously.

(06-11-13-07) Motioned by Montgomery second by Martin to receive and file the Foster, Swift, Collins and Smith P. C. Township Law newsletter for May 2007. Motion carried unanimously.

(06-11-14-07) Motioned by Montgomery second by Martin to receive and file the monthly report for the Parks and Recreation Department for May 2007. Motion carried unanimously.

SUPERVISOR’S REPORT

Supervisor Parker: Just a couple of things that has come to my mind. I had ask that Atonya Patterson forward you some information regarding HB, House Bill 47-88 and that has to do with a threat to Townships being targeted with the State and it’s new budget deficit. We got to keep our eyes and ears opened because a lot of things are happening and as a matter of fact this house bill was slide in at the wee hours of the night in Lansing. So they are doing things when everybody’s sleep. They’re doing things and activity, so we have to stay on top of it. I extended an invitation to Senator, Roger Kahn and Representative Couloirs to come to the Board meeting on tonight to speak on that. So I will call them again to make sure that they are here on next time. But we have to stay on top of it and make sure that you pick up the phone and call these folks and let them know that this is real serious. This is dealing with Townships having to turn over there Elections, Assessing and Tax Collections, so that is suppose to be turned over to the County. That’s taking money away from us. Keep that in mind. Secondly, it was interesting and I am really pleased Chief Booker and maybe next time you can come before us with Code Enforcement Activity and I don’t know that you have been aware, I have been riding around and seen that the junk yard on Webber is now cleaned up and some other areas, so kudos to the Code Enforcement Officer, Harold Williams and some good activity going on. That’s all that I have.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Treasurer Williams: I just want to say that this past weekend that the Supervisor of Mt. Morris passed and his wait is this Friday and the funeral is this Saturday. I just wanted to let you know if you weren’t aware of it.

TRUSTEE’S REPORT

Trustee Orange: I just like to commend Chief Booker and the BV Police Force. They had a funeral at the church not to long ago and they were out enforcing and Chief Booker was out there directing traffic. I would like to commend that he did a good job.

MANAGER’S REPORT

Mr. Williams: I have two. You have before you the May 2007 Revenue and Expenditure breakdown of the General Fund should be 42% as of May 31, 2007 and our Actual to date is 34 %. Also I want to make note that were having our Public Workshop on this coming Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. at the BV Center regarding our Sewer System Improvements and we sent out letters to 2000 residents and we are looking for a great turnout.

ADJOURNMENT: Motioned by Martin second by Parker to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY

BARBARA MONTGOMERY, TOWNSHIP CLERK

DULY ATTESTED BY

DWAYNE PARKER, TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR