LOCKE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES               Draft 08-10-2023

August 8, 2023 Approved___________

The Locke Township Board met August 8, 2023 in the Locke Township Hall, 3805 Bell Oak Road.

Present:  Hart, Turner, Rambo, Shepler, Davis. Also present:  Approximately 10 individuals (see attached sign in sheets), Tiffany Johnson, P.E. and Gary Schwerin, P.E. (EGLE Representatives).

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 July 11, 2023 meeting minutes.  Motion Rambo, second Shepler to approve the minutes of July 11, 2023 Board of Trustees meeting.  PASSED {5-0}.

Action on Accounts Payable checks. Motion Turner, second Rambo to approve accounts payable checks #5952-#5989 totaling $25,865.71.  PASSED {5-0}.

      Note: Foster Swift pymts to date total $6471.10 [Apr-June 2023].

      J & M Well Drilling-emergency well repair-motor, switch, check valve, chlorination $1846.00.

Presentations:  Informational presentation given by EGLE representatives concerning Materials Management Planning/Approval Process and Landfill Siting and Permitting. 

Public Comment:  Kelly Malone (Infinity Dance Co) introduced business and inquired on Hall Rental.

Unfinished Business:

Resolution 2023-05 Acceptance of Payments by Financial Transaction Device.  No action.

  What are the 12 requirements of PCI DSS Compliance?  [from June] And Point and Pay [from   

  May].

Resolution 2023-06 ARPA funds obligation to road improvements.  Motion Turner, second Davis to adopt Resolution 2023-06 ARPA funds obligation to road improvements.  

Roll call vote; Yes-Turner, Shepler, Rambo, Hart, Davis.  No-None.  PASSED {5-0}.

New Business:

Action on approval of Treas registration for MTA ‘Now You Know’ webinar “Spending Public Money” $25, Aug 9th.  Motion Turner, second Davis to approve $25 registration fee for Treas to attend Aug 9th  MTA “Now You Know’ webinar.  PASSED {5-0}.  

Action on L-4029 2023 Tax Rate Request [1 mil reduced to .9785 due to “headlee”].  Motion Rambo, second Turner to approve Locke Township L-4029 2023 Tax Rate Request. 

 PASSED {5-0}.

Resolution 2023-07 Authorize the Acceptance & Adoption of the 2023 Tri-County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.  Motion Turner, second Hart to adopt Resolution 2023-07 2023 Tri-County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.  Roll call vote; Yes-Rambo, Hart, Davis, Turner.  No-Shepler.  PASSED {4-1}.

Resolution 2023-08 Cemetery Fees.  Motion Turner, second Rambo to adopt Resolution 2023-08 Cemetery Fees.   Roll call vote; Yes-Davis, Rambo, Hart, Shepler, Turner.  No-None.  PASSED {5-0}. 

Action on approval of Sprvsr $125 registration plus mileage to attend MTA workshop “Emerging Issues in Emergency Services”, Sept 12 in Frankenmuth 9am-4:45 pm.  Motion Rambo, second Turner to approve $125 registration plus mileage for Spvsr to attend Sept 12 MTA workshop in Frankenmuth.  PASSED {5-0}.

Discussion of where PC is at with Foster Swift solar/wind ordinances.  Shepler reported PC will be meeting in August and September to finalize drafts of Solar/Wind Ordinances submitted by Foster Swift.

Reports:  

*Treasurer- July 31 treasurers report; 7/12 attend Cap. Area Treas mtg; 7/13 submitted qtr Census report; 7/19 attended CoreLogic webinar; registered for Now You Know: “Spending Public Money”.

*Clerk- July Rev/Exp report distributed; preparing for Aug 8 Morrice School Election-mailed 26 AV ballots to registered voters in Morrice School District; attend 7/27 local Clerks meeting-Vevay Twp Hall; updated MTA database list of contacts.

*Trustee- Davis reported on mail theft.

*Supervisor-July NIESA report [dk pink].

*Zoning Administrator- July report distributed, building permits update. 

Public Comment:  Residents commented on election process/inspectors.

Communications, seminars, etc.:  

Consumers Energy animal relocation update from pipeline replacement work.

Ingham Co Sheriff Dept Sgt Chad Doyle – July calls-No report.

MI Twp Assoc, thank you for membership renewal letter.

MTA workshop “Emerging Issues in Emergency Services”, Frankenmuth Sept 12, $125 early bird reg.

Any Other Business/Board member comments:  None.

Adjournment:  Motion Davis, second Rambo to adjourn meeting.  PASSED {5-0}.  Meeting adjourned at 8:55 by Supervisor Hart.

Glenda S Turner

Locke Township Clerk