BUENA VISTA CHARTER TOWNSHIP
Regular Board Meeting
July 9, 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, Trustee Martin, Trustee Carter and Trustee Ritter.

MEMBERS ABSENT Clerk Montgomery, Treasurer Williams and Trustee Orange

AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS Paul Broussard, Trinity Village Housing

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None

(07-09-01-07) Motioned by Martin second by Ritter for the approval of the

June 25, 2007 Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Buena Vista Charter Township Board of Trustees. Motion carried unanimously.

(07-09-02-07) Motioned by Carter second by Martin for approval to review and approve the statements for accounts payable and payroll as listed below:

General Fund $136,602.34

Sewer Fund $ 20,569.64

Water Fund $ 22,513.34

Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(07-09-03-07) Motioned by Martin second by Ritter to approve and award bid from Miracle Recreation of Michigan for a September 2007 build of the Buena Vista Parks & Recreation Playground in the amount not to exceed $48,856.00. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(07-09-04-07) Motioned by Carter second by Martin to approve the first (1st) reading of the amendment to Buena Vista Charter Township Ordinance #236 section #5 to replace the current language to reflect "for the first 15 years" for Mapleview Apartments II. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(07-09-05-07) Motioned by Martin second by Carter to approve/disapprove the transfer of a Liquor License for the Saginaw Business, Inc. also known as the Best Western Hotel, located at 1408 South Outer Drive, Saginaw, MI. Please see attached letter from the State of Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services, Liquor Control Commission and Resolution.

Motioned by Martin second by Carter to table agenda item 07-09-05-07 for further information reviewed by Fire and Police Departments. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

Motioned by Martin second by Ritter to accept agenda items 07-09-06-07 through 07-09-11-07 collectively. Motion carried unanimously.

(07-09-06-07) Motioned by Martin second by Ritter to receive and file the monthly report for the Parks & Recreation Department for June 2007. Motion carried unanimously.

(07-09-07-07) Motioned by Martin second by Ritter to receive and file the Foster, Swift, Collins and Smith P.C. Township Law newsletter for June 2007. Motion carried unanimously.

(07-09-08-07) Motioned by Martin second by Ritter to receive and file the MTA Grassroots Alert, discussing threats to Township Government dated June 27, 2007. Motion carried unanimously.

(07-09-09-07) Motioned by Martin second by Ritter to receive and file the NATaT America’s Town meeting 2007 Legislative Conference September 5 & 6, 2007 in Washington, DC. Motion carried unanimously.

(07-09-10-07) Motioned by Martin second by Ritter to receive and file the June 2007 monthly report for the Buena Vista Charter Township Fire Department. Motion carried unanimously.

(07-09-11-07) Motioned by Martin second by Carter to receive and file the June 2007 monthly report for the Buena Vista Charter Township Police Department. Motion carried unanimously.

(07-09-12-07) Motioned by Martin second by Carter to approve to go into closed session for the purpose of discussing a legal opinion regarding land acquisition by council for the Township. Motion carried unanimously.

Motioned by Martin second by Carter to add agenda item 07-09-13-07 to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

(07-09-13-07) Motioned by Martin second by Carter to approve to go into closed session for the purpose of discussing the current status of labor negotiations with Council. Motion carried unanimously.

The Board of Trustees went into Closed session at 7:43 p.m.

The Board of Trustees discussed the land acquisition and the status of labor negotiations with Council.

Motioned by Martin second by Ritter to resume the Regular Board Meeting at 8:24 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

SUPERVISOR’S REPORT

Supervisor Parker: I just wanted to kind of give the Board an update as to the Secretary of State matter. The Manager and I have met with State Representative Coulouris and State Senator Roger Kahn and we requested to have a meeting with Terry Lynn Land, Secretary Of State and Roger Kahn that will coordinate, but more importantly we’re looking at planning to meet with a number of stakeholders, such as Bridgeport Township, Spaulding Township, City of Saginaw and some other folks and begin to map out and plan a direction as to where we are going to go. In a nut shell, the word is that it’s a done deal. However, the talk with some of the legislators that they said it is still an opportunity. So, we just have to be diligent and not waver, more to come. It’s probably going to be a press conference once we get some organization as to how this call to action campaign is going to go. So, more to come to the Board.

TRUSTEE’S REPORT

Trustee Martin: First of all, let me pass this out to everybody. The Senior Track and Field is going to be August 3, 2007, so if you all don’t have anything to do, I would very much appreciate if you would be in attendance and when you’re there if you see anything that needs to be done where the old folks are concern just exercise your rights that I am giving you to take care of business. You don’t have to ask anybody. I had planned on recruiting volunteer, however I was told by the athletic director of Buena Vista High School that he had already recruited volunteers, his staff and different people that work with and for him.

MANAGER’S REPORT

Mr. Williams: Yes I have two. The playscape build with take place the week of September 17, 2007. National City has volunteered and committed to help out with the build. And we are trying to get some other businesses involved. With the Board approval tonight we can get those monies from the Foundation to Miracle Equipment to actually be build. Number two we are going to have public forums that will spread throughout July and August for our Water & Sewer rate increases. We will get those started and we will have those posted at all of our different sites throughout the Township. Finally, will be the Rib Cook Off on next Saturday and Sunday, 12noon to 8 p.m. We will have a lot of entertainment and we are looking forward to this being one the biggest events.

ADJOURNMENT: Motioned by Martin second by Ritter to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY

BARBARA MONTGOMERY, TOWNSHIP CLERK

DULY ATTESTED BY

DWAYNE PARKER, TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR