LOCKE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES Draft 12-14-2023
December 12, 2023 Approved___________
The Locke Township Board met December 12, 2023, in the Locke Township Hall, 3805 Bell Oak Road.
Present: Hart, Turner, Rambo, Shepler, Davis. Also present: RaeDeane Pinckney.
Call to order at 7:00 PM by Supervisor Hart followed by pledge to flag.
Additions to agenda/approval of agenda.
Action on November 14, 2023 meeting minutes. Motion Davis, second Rambo, to approve the minutes of November 14, 2023 Board of Trustees meeting. PASSED {5-0}.
Action on Accounts Payable checks. Motion Rambo, second Shepler to approve accounts payable checks #6087-#6111 in the amount of $270,855.47. Roll call vote: Yes-Shepler, Davis, Turner, Rambo, Hart. No-None. PASSED {5-0}
Public Comment.
Unfinished Business:
*Ordinance 2023-?? Authorize and Regulate the Operation of ORV’s in Locke Township. Board discussion and review of Attorney Hitch October 24th memorandum, e-mail from Ingham County sheriffs dept and Ingham County Road dept. Ingham County sheriffs dept does not enforce any ordinances outside of state law and Ingham County Road dept is not in favor of ORV’s on public roads. Supervisor Hart to inquire about legality of ORV’s with or without an ordinance allowing them to drive within the Township.
*20231005 MI Twp Part Plan Risk Control Review discussed. Consensus to revisit in the spring of 2024.
New Business:
*Review Foster Swift Agreement and Apr 11, 2023 Twp Bd minutes language pertaining to FS. Board discussion.
*Agreement for collection of Summer School Property Taxes, Fowlerville Schools, $3 per parcel. Motion Turner, second Davis to enter into agreement with Fowlerville School District for collection of 2024 summer taxes @ $3 per parcel. PASSED {5-0}.
*Summer Tax Collection Agreement, Livingston Educational Service Agency.
Motion Turner, second Rambo to enter into agreement with LESA for the collection of 2024 summer property taxes. PASSED {5-0}.
*2024 Appointments. Motion Davis, second Rambo to accept appointment of Sarah Lackey to the Planning Commission expiring 12/31/26. PASSED {5-0}.
Motion Hart, second Turner to appoint Sarah Lackey to ZBA/Construction Board of Appeals expiring 12/31/26. PASSED {5-0}.
Motion Hart, second Shepler to appoint Jean Coe to ZBA/Construction Board of Appeals expiring 12/31/26. PASSED {5-0}.
*Approval of $150 registration & mileage for Treas, MTA Financial Fundamentals Dec 7th, Lansing. Motion Shepler, second Davis to approve $150 registration and mileage for Treasurer, MTA Financial Fundamentals Dec 7th. PASSED {5-0}.
*Approval of mileage and additional meeting wage for Davis to attend the Fahey, Schultz 2023 Elected Officials workshop in Okemos, Dec 12. Motion Hart, second Shepler to approve mileage and additional meeting wage for Davis to attend the Fahey, Schultz 2023 Elected Officials workshop in Okemos, Dec 12. PASSED {5-0}.
*Approval for Treasurer to move ARPA monies from Huntington Bank to Independent Bank.
Motion Shepler, second Turner to move ARPA monies from Huntington Bank to Independent Bank per ARPA Resolution 2023-06 in the amount est. $196,000.00. Roll call vote: Yes-Davis, Rambo, Hart, Shepler, Turner. No-None. PASSED {5-0}.
Motion Turner, second Rambo to close Huntington Bank account. PASSED {5-0}.
*Williams & Works, Master Plan Update quote $22,750 (without optional tasks). Motion Shepler, second Turner to approve Williams & Works quote of $22,750.00 for Master Plan update without optional tasks. Roll call vote: Yes-Hart, Rambo, Turner, Shepler, Davis. No-None. PASSED {5-0}.
*MI Assoc of Municipal Clerks, sample Resolution re: compensation for added duties. Board will address in January 2024.
*Williamston Schools conveyance of urgent need for additional housing inventory. No action.
*Quotes for security cameras for new ballot drop box & installation of ballot drop box. Received quote from Z-Solutions and American Video Transfer. Need more info and possibly another quote.
Reports:
*Clerk- Nov rev/exp report distributed; removed 246 Veterans flags at 3 cemeteries; rec. $303.03 from St of MI for AV ballots/Apps for 2023 elections; received delivery of new ballot drop box.
*Treasurer- Nov 30 Treasurers report distributed; 750 tax bills/newsletters mailed [approx. 1000 parcels]; Attended Dec 7th MTA Financial fundamentals.
*Trustee- Shepler attended ICC/MTA Christmas party. Davis reported on 12/12/23 Fahey, Schultz 2023 Elected Officials workshop.
*Supervisor-Attended November 9, 2023 NIESA Bd meeting; November NIESA report distributed; 11/16 civilian panel member for ICSD interviewing Correction Deputy applicants.
*Zoning Administrator- Nov report distributed, building permits update.
Public Comment: Comment on Foster Swift billing and video monitoring system at hall.
Communications, seminars, etc.:
*Ingham Co Sheriff Dept Sgt Chad Doyle – 4 Nov calls- vehicle crashes (likely car/deer).
*Nov 6 letter Williamston Comm Schools re: urgent need for housing inventory in Williamston.
*Jan 23 MTA Capital Conference, Lansing, 7:30-5PM, $85 early bird by Dec 31.
*MTA 2024 Educational conference & Expo, April 22-25, Grand Traverse Resort.
Any Other Business/Board member comments: Hart shared DTE Energy lighting products that were dropped off @ the hall.
Adjournment: Motion Rambo, second Davis to adjourn meeting. PASSED {5-0}. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 by Supervisor Hart.
Glenda S Turner
Locke Township Clerk
