LOCKE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES Draft 11-11-2021
November 9, 2021 Approved___________
The Locke Township Board met November 9, 2021 in the Locke Township Hall, 3805 Bell Oak Road.
Present: Hart, Turner, Rambo, Shepler, Davis. Also, present: David Carlson, Michael Meagher.
Absent: None.
Call to order at 7:00 PM by Supervisor Hart followed by pledge to flag.
Additions to agenda/approval of agenda: Addition of Agreement for collection of Summer Taxes for Livingston Educational Service Agency under New Business.
Action on Accounts Payable Independent Bank checks #5299-#5319 totaling $13,184.86. Motion Hart, second Shepler to approve accounts payable checks #5299- #5319 in the amount of $13,184.86. PASSED {5-0}.
Action on October 12, 2021 meeting minutes. Motion Rambo, second Hart to approve the minutes of October 12, 2021 Board of Trustees meeting. PASSED {5-0}.
Public Comment/Presentation: None.
Unfinished Business:
American Rescue Plan (ARP) federal funding, Locke has received $97,237.00. Treasurer has started the process to open account at Huntington for the ARP funds. The following policies will need to be adopted by Locke Township for the ARP federal funds:
- Texting Prohibited While Driving.
- Seatbelt Use.
- Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace.
Cemetery Software-No new info.
New Business:
Meeting Dates in 2022. Motion Turner, second Davis to approve the following meeting dates for 2022; Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 8, Apr 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, Aug 9, Sept 13, Oct 11, Nov 1*, Dec 14; all meetings the 2nd Tues of month @ 7 PM [except as noted]. PASSED {5-0}.
Action to pay $25 registration for Clerk Turner to attend Nov MTA Now You Know webinar. Motion Hart, second Shepler to approve the $25 registration fee for Clerk Turner to attend the Nov MTA Now You Know webinar. PASSED {5-0}.
Resolution 2021-13 Glen Dor Street Lighting District Special Assessment. Motion Turner, second Shepler to adopt Resolution 2021-13 Glen Dor Street Lighting District Special Assessment. Roll Call vote; Yes-Davis, Rambo, Shepler, Hart, Turner. No-None. Absent-None. PASSED {5-0}.
Agreement for Collection of Summer Taxes for Fowlerville Schools. Motion Shepler, second Rambo to enter into agreement for Collection of Summer Taxes for Fowlerville Schools. PASSED {5-0}.
Agreement for Collection of Summer Taxes for Livingston Educational Service Agency. Motion Turner, second Hart to enter into agreement for Collection of Summer Taxes for Livingston Educational Service Agency. PASSED. {5-0}.
Security camera info from MTA [attached] & Par Plan [no guidelines, signage not required].
Proclamation request for recognizing Jan 23-29 as School Choice Week in Locke Twp. No action.
Resignation of Laurens Montgomerie from the Zoning Board of Appeals [moving]. Motion Hart, second Rambo to accept the resignation of Laurens Montgomerie from the Zoning Board of Appeals. PASSED [5-0}.
Reports:
*Treasurer- Oct Treasurers report distributed.
*Clerk- Oct Rev/Exp report distributed; 11/05 attended MTA Tax Collection webinar; 10/27 attended ICC/MTA zoom meeting; 11/02 Special Election results-59 voters (24%), Perry and Fowlerville both passed millages.
*Trustee- Davis attended 11/09 Fahey, Schultz Attys webinar; distributed information pertaining to discharge of explosives in vehicles creating damage and rubbish to nearby property owners, including a list of persons who have contacted him.
*Supervisor-Attended 10/14/21 NIESA meeting; attended 11/09 Fahey, Schultz Attys webinar; distributed draft of Township newsletter.
*Zoning Administrator- Oct report distributed, building permits update.
Communications, seminars, etc.:
MTA, thank you letter for renewing Association membership.
Par Plan grant cycle open Oct 1-Nov 30 [spring cycle Apr 1-May 31].
Tri-County ‘No Senior without Christmas’ 2021 referral opportunity.
Ingham County Sheriff Dept Sgt Chad Doyle Oct report, reply to ‘blown up car’ inquiry.
Public Comment
Any Other Business/Board member comments: None.
Adjournment: Motion Davis, second Shepler to adjourn meeting. PASSED [5-0}. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM.
Glenda S Turner
Locke Township Clerk
