BUENA VISTA CHARTER TOWNSHIP
Regular Board Meeting
August 27, 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 Andy Colouris, 95th District State Representative

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None

(08-27-01-07) Motioned by Carter second by Martin for the approval of the

August 13, 2007 Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Buena Vista Charter Township Board of Trustees. Motion carried unanimously.

(08-27-02-07) Motioned by Martin second by Carter for approval to review and approve the statements for accounts payable and payroll as listed below:

General Fund $189,634.70

Sewer Fund $ 23,136.52

Water Fund $ 56,633.29

Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(08-27-03-07) Motioned by Carter second by Martin to approve the adoption of an amendment to Buena Vista Charter Township Ordinance #247 Section #3(b), Section #4 (a)(b), Section #5 (a)(1)(2), Section #6 (a)(1), Section #7 and Section #7 and Section #9 to replace the current language. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(08-27-04-07) Motioned by Montgomery second by Martin to approve and adopt a resolution designating 3640 Dixie Highway, Tax ID 10-12-5-32-3015-000, formerly known as Subway as Urban Blight and a public nuisance. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(08-27-05-07) Motioned by Montgomery second by Ritter to approve and adopt a resolution designating 3584 Dixie Highway, Tax ID 10-12-5-32-3012-000, formerly known as Cinema X as Urban Blight and a public nuisance. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(08-27-06-07) Motioned by Montgomery second by Ritter to approve a Resolution Rescinding the Resolution of Necessity and Declaration of Taking (Town Center Development Area) previously adopted March 12, 2007. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(08-27-07-07) Motioned by Orange second by Montgomery to approve Amended Resolution of Necessity and Declaration of Taking (Town Center Development Area). Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(08-27-08-07) Motioned by Ritter second by Montgomery to approve Amendment No. 1 to General Features and Development Plan (Town Center Development Area). Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

(08-27-09-07) Motioned by Martin second by Montgomery to approve to sell Buena Vista Charter Township owned property being parcels #10-12-5-20-1235-800; -1237-000; -1238-000 & -1245-000 which include Lots 135, 137, 138, 145 & 146 of Meadlawn Subdivision in the amount of $500.00 plus filing and administrative fees of not less than $25.00; to Eulalia V. Carter of 315 N. 25th Street. Lots 135, 137 & 138 are contiguous to buyer’s property, and Lots 145 & 146 is five parcels to the North all within the 300 Block of N. 25th Street. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

Motioned by Ritter second by Carter to add agenda item 08-27-10-07 to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

(08-27-10-07) Motioned by Ritter second by Williams to approve to go into closed session to for the purpose of discussing a legal opinion regarding a land acquisition by council for the Township. Motion carried unanimously.

The Board of Trustees went into closed session at 6:45 p.m.

Motioned by Martin second by Montgomery to reconvene the Regular Board Meeting at 7:05 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

SUPERVISOR’S REPORT

Supervisor Parker: I have one item. An invitation from the Buena Vista School Superintendent regarding a prayer dinner on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. at the High School Cafeteria. Again, it is a prayer dinner which is hosted by the Buena Vista School Superintendent, Sharon Jenkins Norman.

TRUSTEE’S REPORT

Trustee Martin: One, Mr. Manager this is excellent and all that I wanted. Number two, to piggy back on the Supervisor’s comments regarding the job that was done at the public hearing about the Water & Sewer. I would like to echo the same sentiments, being one of the senior members of the Board. I have seem quite a few public hearings since we had to raise the water rates, believe you me it was just like going to a war in Iraq. I’m telling you its recall, its recall materials but however, it was done so smoothly and nicely that I didn’t see anyone really get angry. That is really saying something for the job you did and your staff.

Trustee Orange: I just like to applaud those who took the initiative in regards to the Secretary of State’s Office. Supervisor Parker and State Representative Couloris have done a great job and have brought a lot of attention to the BV Township, but we need that Secretary of State’s Office.

MANAGER’S REPORT

Mr. Williams: I have several before you. First is the Saginaw County Road Commission. It is actually a follow up from the last meeting regarding the Special Assessment. The next one is the actually our July Revenue vs. Expenditures for the month ending in July. We should be 59% to date. Just a recap, General Fund is at 49%, Fire is at 51%, Police is at 57%, Parks & Recreation is at 52%, Sewer 54% and Water 46%. Next, you have a workshop invitation for Elected Officials for this coming Thursday at Horizon’s regarding Transportation Asset Management. The Supervisor has already covered the invite from the School District. The fifth one is the revised schedule for Township Rehabilitation Program and it brings else from where we have started in July 2004 and current. We also have a recap of the 2007 Rib Cook-Off.

ADJOURNMENT: Motioned by Orange second by Martin to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY

BARBARA MONTGOMERY, TOWNSHIP CLERK

DULY ATTESTED BY

DWAYNE PARKER, TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR