LOCKE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES Draft 10-12-2023
October 10, 2023 Approved___________
The Locke Township Board met October 10, 2023 in the Locke Township Hall, 3805 Bell Oak Road.
Present: Hart, Turner, Rambo, Shepler, Davis. Also present approx 5 individuals (see attached).
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 Resolution maintaining local control to New Business.
Action on September 12, 2023 meeting minutes. Motion Shepler, second Rambo to approve the minutes of September 12, 2023 Board of Trustees meeting. PASSED {5-0}.
Action on Accounts Payable Independent Bank checks #6021-#6051 totaling $22,392.88. Motion Rambo, second Shepler, to approve accounts payable checks #6021- #6051 in the amount of $22,392.88. PASSED {5-0}.
Public Comment: Comment was made in reference to Resolution maintaining local control.
Unfinished Business:
Resolution 2023-09, Glen Dor Street Lighting District Special Assessment. Motion Shepler, second Davis to approve Resolution 2023-09, Glen Dor Street Lighting District Special Assessment. Roll call vote: Yes-Rambo, Davis, Shepler, Turner, Hart. No-None. PASSED {5-0}.
Resolution 2023-??, Authorize and Regulate the Operation of ORV’s in Locke Twp. Response not yet received from Twp attorney.
New Business:
*Snow removal for Locke Twp Hall. Quotes received from Webster & Griffes and Nicks Lawn Care. Board discussion. Motion Turner, second Davis to accept quote from Webster & Griffes for snow removal for winter 2023-2024. Roll call vote: Yes-Hart, Rambo, Turner, Davis. No-Shepler. PASSED {4-1).
*Consideration of verbal $875 quote from Briggs Mech for humidifier added to Geo. Motion Turner to accept quote of $875 from Briggs Mech for humidifier added to Geo for offices. No second. Suggested to obtain a written quote to be placed on agenda in November.
*Cemeteries tornado damage claim $3125-$1000 deductible=$2125 pd to Twp by Decker Ins.
*Meeting dates for 2024. Table for meeting in November.
*Bus Tour of Wind & Solar Facilities, Thurs. Oct 26th, 9am-5pm, cost $15, RSVP-ASAP. Motion Turner, second Rambo to pay $15 cost for Bus Tour of Wind & Solar Farms Thurs. Oct 26th. PASSED {5-0).
*Approval of Clerk $25 registration MTA webinar Now You Know ‘Elections Update 2023’. Motion Rambo, second Shepler to approve $25 registration fee for October 18, MTA webinar Now You Know ‘Elections Update 2023’. PASSED {5-0}.
*Resolution 2023-11, Resolution to Maintain Local Control over Local Land Uses for Utility-scale Renewable Facilities, including Solar, Wind and Large-Scale Battery Storage. Motion Turner, second Davis to approve Resolution 2023-11, Resolution to Maintain Local Control over Local Land Uses for Utility-scale Renewable Facilities, including Solar, Wind and Large-Scale Battery Storage. Roll call vote: Yes-Davis, Hart, Rambo, Turner, Shepler. No-None. PASSED {5-0}.
Reports:
*Clerk- Sept Rev/Exp report distributed; 9-14 attend BS&A user group; rec. $2017.93 Webberville Comm School May election re-imbursement; prepared/submitted annual F-65 report to state; prepard/submitted annual Qualifying stmt to state; prepared/submitted qtr reports.
*Treasurer- Sept 30 Treasurers report; sent e-mails to Julie Brixie and Sam Singh re: keeping decision-making local re: solar/wind, etc.; completed Civic Pulse survey re: bioethicists; completed “Growing Michigan Together” survey; sent letters to residents who may have overlooked a summer tax parcel.
*Trustee- Davis commented on the condition of Herrington Rd. Shepler gave an update on the Planning Commission.
*Supervisor-Attended 09/14/23 NIESA meeting, Sept NIESA report [pink]; Attend MTA workshop “Emerging Issues in Emergency Services” in Frankenmuth Sept 12.
*Zoning Administrator- Sept report distributed, building permits update.
Public Comment: Ingham County Commissioner Monica Schafer presented an overview of recent legislation affecting twps. as well as various governmental agencies she is involved in.
Comment from resident thanking the Board for passing Resolution 2023-11.
Communications, seminars, etc.:
Ingham Co Sheriff Dept Sgt Chad Doyle report for Sept calls- none.
Any Other Business/Board member comments: None.
Adjournment: Motion Davis, second Shepler to adjourn meeting. PASSED {5-0}. Meeting adjourned at 8:11 by Supervisor Hart.
Glenda S Turner
Locke Township Clerk
