LOCKE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES Draft 10-15–2020
October 13, 2020 Approved___________
The Locke Township Board met October 13, 2020 in the Locke Township Hall, 3805 Bell Oak Road.
Present: Hart, Turner, Fuller, Shepler, VanDooren. Also present: Bob Davis, David Carlson, Josh Rockey (Z Solutions), Sheri Rambo.
Absent: None.
Call to order at 7:00 PM by Supervisor Hart followed by pledge to flag.
Additions to agenda/approval of agenda: Webster & Griffes quote for snow removal for October 13, 2020 through June 30, 2021 to be added under New Business.
Public Comment/Presentation: Josh Rockey from Z Solutions gave a presentation and proposal on Township Website.
Unfinished Business:
ADA auxiliary aid request: Discussion of quotes from Z Solutions for a VOCOPRO DIGITAL-CONF 8 Channel Wireless Conference Mic System-$1,274.26 and OSS recommended by IT Right $1054.36 rental per occurrence. Josh Rockey (Z Solutions) stated that he could provide a rental Conference Mic System on an as need basis at a lower cost. Consensus to contact Z Solutions when the need arises for a Conference Mic System.
Hall Rental Agreement draft review. Locke Township hall rentals 2014-2020 distributed.
Server battery backup quote- IT Right, $325/ Office Depot, $166- $250/ Quill, $320. Josh Rockey (Z Solutions) indicated he could provide and install a server battery backup and battery backups for individual computers.
Motion Fuller, second VanDooren to approve the purchase and installation of a server battery backup and 5 individual desktop battery backups from Z Solutions. Roll call vote; Yes- Fuller, Shepler, VanDooren, Hart, Turner. No- None. PASSED {5-0}.
New Business:
Website upgrade- Z Solutions $1062/ Schumaker Technology $1950. Motion VanDooren, second Fuller to accept the agreement with Z Solutions to build a new Township Website at a cost of $1062.00. PASSED {5-0}.
03/31/2021 audit quote-Maner Costerisan $5000/Drake CPA $4500 [green]. Motion Hart, second Shepler to enter into audit agreement with Maner Costerisan for 2021 audit. PASSED {5-0}.
Blight Ordinance [DEFINE BLIGHT] discussion.
Res. 2020-06 Karen VanDooren Appreciation. Motion Hart, second Shepler to adopt Resolution 2020-06 Karen VanDooren Appreciation. Roll call vote; Yes- Shepler, VanDooren, Hart, Turner, Fuller. No- None. PASSED {5-0}.
2021 Meeting Dates- 2nd Tues of month @ 7 PM. Consensus to schedule Locke Township Board of Trustee meeting dates for 2021 for the 2nd Tues of each month.
Webster & Griffes quote for snow removal for October 13, 2020 through June 30, 2021. Motion Turner, second Shepler to accept quote from Webster & Griffes for snow removal. PASSED {5-0}.
Reports:
*Treasurer- September treasurers report distributed. Motion Fuller, second Hart to pay accounts payable checks #4972-#5000 in the amount of $17,516.04. PASSED {5-0}.
*Clerk- September 8, 2020 meeting minutes. Motion Hart, second Fuller, to approve the minutes of September 8, 2020 Board of Trustees meeting. PASSED {5-0}. September rev/exp report distributed. Election update.
*Trustee- VanDooren reported on the Planning Commission- Review of Master Plan and Recording Secretary position.
*Supervisor- webinar attendee Sept 9 MTA ‘Now You Know’; attended Sept 9 NIESA personnel committee meeting; participated Sept. 10 NIESA zoom meeting; Rowley driveway completed; switched to Pinnacle website hosting @ $20 monthly.
*Zoning Administrator- Sept report distributed, building permits update.
*Cemetery-temporary sexton for winter burials.
Bell Oak Cemetery farm fence replacement-obtain quote. Consensus to obtain quote for
fence replacement at Bell Oak Cemetery.
Rowley Cemetery driveway asphalt completed.
Rowley Cemetery signs-Enter Here exit on Rowley Rd/ Enter Here exit on M-52. Consensus to
obtain quote.
Gravesite accessibility-funeral home could be helpful, no ADA requirement, twp responsible.
Communications, seminars, etc.
Ingham County Sheriff Sgt Chad Doyle Sept report.
Williamston Area Senior Center, Oct-Nov Activities & Events Guide.
Public Comment
Any Other Business: None.
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 8:53 PM.
Glenda S Turner
Locke Township Clerk
