Three Oaks Township October 13, 2008 Present: LaLone, Osburn, Cummings, Sittig, Jelinek Absent: None Meeting opened at 7:00 for Public Hearing on Truth in Taxation No public comment Close public hearing at 7:05 Open regular meeting at 7:05 Public comment Chris Siebenmark questioned clerk as to why the Fire Department was not paid by the Village and why that was not relayed to the council Trustee Jelinek asked about qtrly reports Motion by LaLone supported by Osburn to approve September 8th meeting minutes w/spelling correction. Motion carried. Motion by Sittig supported by LaLone to approve minutes for September 17th special meeting. Motion carried. Treasurers report stands Motion by Sittig supported by Osburn to pay bills totaling $31260.51. Motion carried. Department reports: Ambulance: 45 Assessor sales/splits 0/1 still under review Fire: 3 Bldg/Mech: 9/1 Fire Chief Flick introduced Jeff Moses to the council for a presentation on the new grass rig being proposed for purchase. Jeff explained how the truck would be equipped and that it would take 3-4 months to build. The total cost would be $92,883.25. Motion by Jelinek supported by LaLone to purchase the truck with the funds from the township emergency fund and the overage to come from proposed Pokagon Fund when received. Roll call Ayes: Osburn, Sittig, Cummings, Jelinek, LaLone Nays: None Motion carried Parks/Recreation: Motion by Jelinek supported by LaLone to join the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy to apply for grants for signage and maintenance. Planning: George Mangold said that the Planning Commission unanimously requests the board approve the Zoning Ordinance as presented. Motion by LaLone supported by Osburn to approve the Three Oaks Township Zoning Ordinance. Roll call Ayes: Jelinek, Cummings, Sittig, Osburn, LaLone Nays: None Motion carried. Clerk will publish the ordinance Police: Complaints/ Citations 69/19 Trustee Jelinek commented that she was unhappy with the coverage in the Township as the officers are traveling too fast down the roads to even see any problems.ie break-ins Industrial Park: Schwark Drain-MI DEQ has approved the project No final plan has been presented- a summary of the plan has been sent to the Pokagon Fund Update on road work from county- Olive Branch is completed, Ray is close to completion then Starr will be next Millage rates for Headlee rollback. Motion by Jelinek supported by LaLone to adopt the 2008 millages which are roads@.3796, Twp@.7622, Library@1.5000. Roll call Ayes: Sittig, Cummings, Osburn, LaLone, Jelinek Nays: None Motion carried A request for a Commercial Rehabilitation District has been presented and a Public Hearing has been set for Oct 29th at 10:00AM. The board requests a set of complete details before the hearing. Final comments; Treasurer Osburn stated that no intent to withhold the fire check on her or the clerks part Trustee Jelinek wants auditor contacted to perform a new audit Motion by Sittig supported by Osburn to adjourn at 8:38. Motion carried Minutes submitted by Elizabeth Cummings Three Oaks Township Clerk