LOCKE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES Draft 03-16-2023
March 14, 2023 Approved___________
The Locke Township Board met March 14, 2023 in the Locke Township Hall, 3805 Bell Oak Road.
Present: Hart, Turner, Rambo, Shepler, Davis. Also present: Approx 50 individuals, see attached sign-in sheet.
Absent: None.
Call to order at 7:00 PM by Supervisor Hart followed by pledge to flag.
Additions to agenda/approval of agenda: Motion Turner, second Rambo to approve the agenda. PASSED {5-0}.
Action on February 14, 2023 meeting minutes. Motion Shepler, second Davis to approve the minutes of February 14, 2023 Board of Trustees meeting. PASSED {5-0}.
Action on Accounts Payable Independent Bank checks #5792-#5822 totaling $22,822.13. Motion Shepler, second Turner to approve accounts payable checks #5792- #5822 in the amount of $22,822.13. PASSED {5-0}.
Open Public Hearing at 7:02 PM. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to hear public comment on the General Budget and Millage for Fiscal Year April 1, 2023-March 31, 2024. Explanation on recommended 2023-24 Budget with suggested updates given by Supervisor Hart.
Public Comment: Kathy Coffey, Haslett Rd questioned amounts/purpose for legal expense, professional fees and amount budgeted for contract grounds.
Public Hearing closed at 7:06 PM.
Public Comment:Individuals commented on results from survey sent to residents, Solar systems and Landfill Ordinance.
New Business:
Selection of Lawn Mowing Contractor. Review of bids and references. Motion Turner, second Rambo to enter into agreement with Nicks for Locke Township Hall mowing for 2023 season. PASSED {5-0}.
Motion Turner, second Shepler to enter into agreement with Strongs for cemetery mowing for 2023 season. PASSED {5-0}.
Process for selecting Township Planner-2023 Feb. summary Planner/Attorney Survey discussed.
Action on Trustee $65 additional meeting compensation-Feb 23rd Wind/Solar meeting (Davis and Shepler). Motion Turner, second Rambo to compensate Davis and Shepler $65 additional meeting and mileage for attending the Feb 23rd presentation on wind/solar. PASSED {5-0}.
Action on Dep. Zon. Adm. $200 compensation for SLU reviews for PC-Rollins & Smith. Motion Davis, second Turner to compensate Dep. Zon. Adm $200 for SLU reviews for PC-Rollins & Smith. PASSED {5-0}.
Resolution 2023-04 General Fund Budget/General Appropriation Act Fiscal Yr 4/1/23-3/31/24. Motion Shepler, second Hart to adopt Resolution 2023-04 General Fund Budget/General Appropriation Act Fiscal Yr 4/1/23-3/31/24with suggested updates, Estimated Revenues totaling $513,700.00 and Estimated Expenditures totaling $609,000.00. Roll call vote; Yes-Turner, Shepler, Hart, Rambo, Davis. No-None. PASSED {5-0}.
Ordinance 2023-01 Moratorium-whether to proceed. Consensus to refer Wind & Solar Moratorium to the PC.
Unfinished Business:
2023 Local Road Program-recommendations/suggestions. Suggested to include Herrington-Royce to Mohrle and Moyer Rd-52 to Webberville Rd and 3 mi of gravel road improvement to the 2023 Local Road program. Will submit recommendations to ICRD for an agreement.
Reports: All elected officials attended the Feb 23rd ICC/MTA Wind and Solar presentation in East Lansing.
*Treasurer- Feb Treasurers report distributed; collected 95% of 2022 taxes; beginning ‘settlement with County; 3/2 met w/Kevin Decker-ins review.
*Clerk- Feb Rev/Exp report distributed; reviewed Marion Twp/Homier video; 3/2 met w/Kevin Decker-ins review; mailed 271 AV ballot applications for May 2, 2023 Webberville Schools election.
*Trustee- Davis reported that he contacted Ingham County Drain Commission-no applications for Landfills have been submitted. Shepler reported she has been in contact with Attorney Homier.
*Supervisor-Attended 02/09/23 NIESA meeting, Feb NIESA calls report [dk pink]; attend 02/23
4 easy steps to hire the best candidate webinar.
*Zoning Administrator- Feb report distributed, building permits update.
Public Comment: Individuals commented on Landfill moratorium, concern with fire issues in reference to Solar panels, concern with property values and selection of a Township Planner.
Communications, seminars, etc.:
20230305 email from resident Witgen-suggested motion retain Atty Homier with Foster Swift [green].
20230305 email from resident Witgen-suggested motion 6 mo moratorium Landfill/Solar/Wind [green].
Ingham Co Sheriff Dept Sgt Chad Doyle report for Feb.- 3 calls: 1 petition for someone w/mental health issues, a family trouble complaint, a vehicle crash.
Apr 17-20, 2023 MTA Annual Conference, Traverse City.
May 1 deadline for 2023 Ing County Trails/Parks Millage Grant Program application.
Community Project Funding grant.
Aug 16-18, MI Assoc of Cemeteries Conference, Traverse City, $149 registration by Aug 4.
Any Other Business/Board member comments: None.
Adjournment: Motion Turner, second Davis to adjourn meeting. PASSED {5-0}. Meeting adjourned at 8:29 by Supervisor Hart.
Glenda S Turner
Locke Township Clerk
