LOCKE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES Draft 01-13-2022
January 11, 2022 Approved___________
The Locke Township Board met January 11, 2022, in the Locke Township Hall, 3805 Bell Oak Road.
Present: Hart, Turner, Rambo, Shepler, Davis.
Absent: None.
Call to order at 7:00 PM by Supervisor Hart followed by pledge to flag.
Additions to agenda/approval of agenda: None.
Action on Accounts Payable Independent Bank checks #5355-#5385 totaling $87,820.13. Motion Hart, second Rambo to approve accounts payable checks #5355- #5385 in the amount of $87,820.13. PASSED {5-0}.
Action on December 14, 2021 meeting minutes. Motion Turner, second Shepler to approve the minutes of December 14, 2021 Board of Trustees meeting. PASSED {5-0}.
Public Comment/Presentation: None.
Unfinished Business:
American Rescue Plan (ARP) federal funding thru Ingham County, Locke to receive $194,474.
Received $97,237. Need Policy: Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace, Compliance with Applicable Law and Regulations.
Cemetery records software:
[yellow] BS & A $3960/$365 annual maint.
[blue] Pontem [Leroy] $4695/$945 annual maint. OR $11380 w/GIS maps/$1130 one user.
[green] CemSites [Conway] $$4230/$750 annual maint. OR $13400 in Cloud/$2400 three users.
Legacy [Wmstown] not yet received.
New Business:
Appointments- Motion Davis, second Rambo to approve the appointment of Ben Howard to the Locke Township Planning Commission for a term to expire 12-31-2024. PASSED {5-0}.
Resolution 2022-01 Seatbelt Use. Motion Hart, second Turner to approve Resolution 2022-01 Seatbelt Use Policy. Roll call vote; Yes-Davis, Rambo, Shepler, Hart, Turner. No-None. Absent-None. PASSED {5-0}.
Resolution 2022-02 Ban Text Messaging While Driving. Motion Turner, second Shepler to approve Resolution 2022-02 Ban Text Messaging While Driving. Roll call vote; Yes-Shepler, Hart, Turner, Davis, Rambo. No-None. Absent-None. PASSED {5-0}.
Action to pay $103 in-person/$78 online registration & mileage for Bd of Review members training [Kitchenmaster, Shinkle & Hart registered online]. Motion Shepler, second Rambo to pay $78 registration for Bd of Review members to attend online training. PASSED {5-0}.
Action on Trustee $60 additional meeting compensation for the following dates; Shepler-Mar 24, June 8, Sept 23 and Dec 22. Davis-June 8 and Nov 9 (including mileage). Motion Hart, second Turner to pay Trustees Shepler and Davis $60 additional meeting compensation (including mileage) for dates as stated. PASSED {5-0}.
Action to pay $125 registration, lunch, mileage for Treasurer to attend Jan 13-14 BS & A training in Mason. Motion Turner, second Davis to pay $125 registration, lunch, mileage for Treasurer to attend Jan 13-14 BS & A training in Mason. PASSED {5-0).
20211223 LandPlan letter regarding Zon Ord amendment for wind/solar energy quote of $5500-$6500 [update proposed by Planning Commission].
Annual Planning Commission Report 2021
Hall Rentals summary
Discussion/Consensus to use some of our ARPA grant for lost rental revenue & hazard pay for non-elected employees.
Discussion of wages and salaries review for next budget year.
Reports:
*Treasurer- Dec Treasurers report distributed.
*Clerk- Dec Rev/Exp report distributed; attended 12/16 ICC/MTA zoom meeting re: County broadband update; Completed Chart of Accounts change with BS & A; attended 1/07 Dept of Treas SLFRF Final Rule Briefing on ARPA funds.
*Trustee- Shepler: attended 12/22 Fahey Schultz Attys webinar; Top 5 insider tips for twps., buying/selling property.
*Supervisor-Attended 12/09/21 NIESA meeting-Wieland-Davco preparing quote to upgrade Leroy Station; attended 12/16 ICC/MTA zoom meeting re; County broadband update [Ing Co Bd of Comm entered into an agreement w/Merit Network for $56,000 to assess county-wide broadband needs and planning]; attend 12/09 zoom Tri County Hazard Mitigation plan; attend/moderate Dec 14th Bd of Rev meeting.
*Zoning Administrator- Dec report distributed, building permits update.
Communications, seminars, etc.:
Ingham Co Sheriff Dept Sgt Chad Doyle report for Dec (5 calls/reports)- 2 vehicle crashes, a natural death, a suspicious situation, and a trespassing complaint.
Holiday cards from; Decker Agency, Jodi Johnson, HSC.
Decker Agency Ins-rec. $99.70 dividend return from Accident Fund Ins (10%).
MTA-Cindy Dodge 12/16 e-mail re; BOR conflict of interest “A family member is not necessarily a conflict unless they are on the deed or part of a trust having financial gain. A BOR member may choose to abstain from making decisions on family member properties for a public perception reason, but it is not required’.
MTA Annual Educational Conference, April 25-28, 2022 in Lansing [$388 in person/$199 virtual]
Public Comment: None.
Any Other Business/Board member comments: None.
Adjournment: Motion Turner, second Davis to adjourn meeting. PASSED {5-0}. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 by Supervisor Hart.
Glenda S Turner
Locke Township Clerk
