LOCKE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES Draft 05-16-2024
May 14, 2024 Approved___________
The Locke Township Board metMay 14, 2024, in the Locke Township Hall, 3805 Bell Oak Road.
Present: Hart, Turner, Rambo, Shepler, Davis. Also present: Nate Lott, Jean Coe, John Fortin, Cheryl Schotter.
Absent: None.
Call to order at 7:00 PM by Supervisor Hart followed by pledge to flag.
Additions to agenda/approval of agenda
Action on April 9, 2024 meeting minutes. Motion Shepler, second Rambo, to approve the minutes of April 9, 2024 Board of Trustees meeting. PASSED {5-0}.
Action on Accounts Payable checks. Motion Rambo, second Davis to approve accounts payable checks #6237- #6273 in the amount of $31,781.33. PASSED {5-0}.
Presentation/Public Comment. None.
Unfinished Business:
*Bell Oak Cemetery-removal of 2 stumps/clean up. Removal and clean-up has been completed.
*Porta-jon in Cemetery. A request has been made to have a porta-jon in Rowley cemetery for the grounds workers as well as visitors/gatherings. Consensus to rent/install a Porta-jon in the Rowley cemetery.
*Social Media Policy sample. Board discussion with information distributed from Fahey Schultz webinar. No action at this time.
New Business:
*Williamston Senior Center millage proposal information. Board discussion. Board would like a representative from the Senior Center to attend the June Twp Bd meeting to answer questions and provide information.
*HSC Services, Inc, 2 yr extension of Assessor Agreement, $2000 monthly [current $1800]. Motion Turner, second Rambo to enter into agreement with HSC Services for assessing services from 9/30/2024 thru 10/1/2026@ $2000 per month. PASSED {5-0}.
*Funding Award from MI State Housing Dev Authority, $22,750 for Master Plan update received.
*Discussed Hall rentals [damage/responsibility]. Renters shall be responsible for any visible damage to the hall and deposit to be withheld for cost of damage. Hall rental agreement wording to be changed on page 1 to “Instead, the Township intends for all rentals to be for occasional and non-occurring recurring use only”.
*Meeting dates/times for 2025 discussed.
*Draft summer newsletter distributed for review.
*Non-statutory duties list distributed and discussed.
*Replacement printer for Treasurer. Motion Turner, second Davis to authorize the purchase of a replacement printer for the Treasurer at a cost of $437.00 + -. PASSED {5-0}.
*6’ bulletin board/painting of interior walls discussed. Consensus to purchase bulletin board for the community room. Board members to bring paint color ideas to June meeting.
Reports:
*Clerk- Apr rev/exp report distributed; $30,562 Jan/Feb Revenue Sharing received; 4/23 SAM [System for Award Mngmnt] renewal submitted; 4/24 attend Dept of Treas zoom webinar SLFRF NEU update; 4/25 NEU [non-entitlement units of govt.] ARPA expenditure annual report submitted; completed Bureau of Elections Early Voting Survey; placed 247 veterans flags in cemeteries.
*Treasurer- April30 Treasurers report distributed; 4/18 attend Fahey Schultz webinar-Avoiding Social Media Liabilility;4-23 Flagstar Bank-$250,000 CD obtained.
*Trustee- Davis reported that DTE is replacing poles and will be in the area for about 6 wks; Telephone company is placing new boxes in Locke Twp.
Shepler reported on PC Master Plan update; 4/23 & 24 MTA Annual Educational Conference overview; 5/09 Wmstn Housing Committee report.
*Supervisor- Apr NIESA report;4/22attend ICRD pre-construction meeting re: Hoxie Rd bridge rehabilitation; ordered 2 free water sensors thru Ins. Co; 5/03 met w/Wmstn Sen Cntr.
*Zoning Administrator- Apr report distributed, building permits update.
Public Comment: Comment about condition of residence on Bell Oak Rd and issues with renters.
Communications, seminars, etc.:
*ICRD May 16, 5:30 PM at Locke Twp Hall re: Dietz Rd bridge public meeting.
*Twp Board Candidate petitions received: Supervisor-Nathan Lott; Clerk-Marcy Shepler; Treasurer-Sheri Rambo; Trustee-Jean Coe, Duane Pinckney, Ty Hull.
*Par Plan News April 2024 edition.
*MTA educational offerings in 2024: June-Election Prep/Primer $100
Aug-Hot Topics Plan/Zon $100; Dec New Officials Training $149.
*Ing Co Bd of Comm-Materials Management Planning Committee positions available
Any Other Business/Board member comments:
Adjournment: Motion Davis, second Rambo to adjourn meeting. PASSED {5-0}. Meeting adjourned at 8:43 by Supervisor Hart.
Glenda S Turner
Locke Township Clerk
