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		<title>March Board of Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:51:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan Wilson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Board of Review Public Hearings will be at the Township Hall on March 12th from 9am-12pm and 1-4pm as well as March 14th from 2-5pm and 6-9pm.]]></description>
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		<title>November 8, 2011 Township Board Minutes</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:05:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan Wilson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[HOLTON TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 08, 2011

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance given by all present

Roll Call: Trustee Wilson , Trustee Kittel, Clerk Johnson, and Treasurer Halbower present. Supervisor Noble absent.

Add to agenda: 12.4 Fire Department accountability system and radio package.

Agenda is set.

Review of minutes:

110111 Trustee Wilson made the motion to accept the October 11, 2011 minutes as presented. Trustee Kittel seconded. CARRIED.

110211 Trustee Wilson made the motion to accept the October 18, 2011 minutes as presented. Trustee Kittel seconded. CARRIED.

Review of Bills:

110311 Trustee Wilson made the motion to pay the bills as presented. Trustee Kittel seconded. CARRIED.

Business from the Floor: None Auditors were not present.

Treasurer’s Report:

110411 Trustee Wilson made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report as presented. Trustee Kittel seconded. CARRIED.

Department Reports:

Fire Chief Art Stevens reported November total man hours 162.5. Expenses for the 206 account $19,842.51, currently 17% under budget. Expenses for the 216 account were $100 and it is 13% under budget.
They are still doing Fire Prevention training at the school - some grades/schools are finished and they still
have others to do.

Tom West reported they are continuing to work on ordinance updates and when finished will submit them to the lawyer for recommendations.
The possibility of virtual training through MSU and MTA was discussed., as it is easier for members to train in a meeting
rather than travel. Discussion of purchase of a laptop to do virtual training on, and also to be used for Planning Commission official business, and paper work. Tom will do research on costs and report back to board.

Correspondence: None

Unfinished Business: None

New Business: Planning Commission Appointments:
Reappointment of Tom West

110511 Trustee Wilson made the motion to reappoint Tom West to the Planning Commission for a 3 year term starting January 1, 2012. Trustee Kittel seconded. CARRIED.

Appointment of Val Jensen

110611 Trustee Wilson made the motion to appoint Val Jensen to the Planning Commission for a 3 year term starting January 1, 2012. Trustee Kittel seconded. CARRIED.

Supervisor’s attendance of MTA Conference January 25-27, 2012 in Detroit.

110711 Trustee Kittel made the motion to allow Supervisor Noble to attend the MTA Conference
January 25-27, 2012 in Detroit. Trustee Wilson seconded. CARRIED.

Proposal of making the alley behind the Library a one-way going North.

110811 Clerk Johnson made the motion to table this until we have more information available.
Trustee Wilson seconded. CARRIED.

Tom West suggested that we would be wise to have a traffic study done before making any decisions because of
possible liability issues.

Art explained the Fire Department accountability system presently used, and the new system that the County is
going to. The cost of the new system is approximately $900.

110911 Trustee Kittel made the motion to allow Art to purchase the new accountability system. Trustee
Wilson seconded. CARRIED.

Radio package for Fire Department - The band is changing to narrow band Nationally, and the fire department needs to
be updated in order to be able to communicate with Central Dispatch. The total costs to replace 10 radios and reprogram
is approximately $7500.

111011 Clerk Johnson made the motion for Art to purchase the radio package and reprogramming at a cost
of approximately $7500. Trustee Kittel seconded. CARRIED.

The township truck, and township radios would also need to be replaced to keep in contact too. Cost of $369 each.

111111 Clerk Johnson made the motion to purchase radios for the Township, and township truck at $369 each. Trustee Wilson seconded. CARRIED.

Motion to Adjourn:

111211 Trustee Kittel made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:56 p.m.. Trustee Wilson seconded. CARRIED.

Meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Melanie Johnson
Holton Township Clerk]]></description>
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		<title>taxes due date</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:36:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan Wilson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Winter and summer, 2011 taxes are due February 29, 2012.]]></description>
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		<title>Holton Township Gets a New Website</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:56:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan Wilson</dc:creator>
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		<title>Agendas</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:04:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan Wilson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Agendas for the Township Board, Planning Commission, Boards of Appeal, and etc.]]></description>
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		<title>Board Meeting Minutes 10/11/11</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:54:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan Wilson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[HOLTON TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Public Hearing called to order at 7:00 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance given by all present

In the absence of Clerk Johnson, Trustee Kittel agreed to record minutes of meeting.

Roll Call: Treasurer Halbower, Supervisor Noble, Trustee Wilson, and Trustee Kittel present; Clerk Johnson absent.

Hearing closed at 7:03

Meeting called to order at 7:03 p.m. following close of Public Hearing for the Community Sidewalk Project.

Agenda– set

Review of minutes of September 13, 2011 Meeting

100111 Motion made by Treasurer Wilson to accept the minutes for September 13, 2011 minutes with correction second paragraph of Business from the floor. Should be Lori Wisniewski, not Laurie. Treasurer Halbower seconded. CARRIED.

Review of Bills:

100211 Motion made Trustee Wilson by to pay the bills as presented. Treasurer Halbower seconded. CARRIED.

Business from the Floor: None

Treasurer’s Report:

100311 Trustee Wilson made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report as presented. Trustee Kittel seconded. CARRIED.

Department Reports

Fire Department Fire Chief Stevens reported 194 paid man hours, 76 volunteer for a total of 270 hours for the month of September. Expenses for the 206 account $8,920.36, 9% of budget. Expenses for the 216 account $6,891.78, 20% of budget.

Planning Commission Tom West stated nothing to report

Unfinished Business: None

New Business:

1. Truck chassis on rescue unit.

100411 Fire Chief Stevens reported that the current rescue unit is not worth repairing any more and requested permission to purchase a 2012 Dodge chassis at a cost of $36,100. He is in the process of getting estimates for work to put the old ambulance box onto the new chassis. Trustee Wilson presented information on Website Proposal from Area Web Solutions to re-design the Holton Township Website. Trustee Kittel made a motion to authorize the purchase of the 2012 Dodge Chassis at a cost of $36,100 to replace the current rescue unit and to proceed with the estimates for the modifications. Trustee Wilson seconded. CARRIED.

2. Secretarial step increase

100511 Trustee Wilson made a motion to approve the 50 cent wage increase for the Holton Secretary. Trustee Kittel seconded. CARRIED.

Motion to Adjourn:

100611 Trustee Wilson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:18 pm. Trustee Kittel seconded. CARRIED.

Meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Anita Kittel
Holton Township Trustee]]></description>
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		<title>Board Meeting Minutes 09/13/11</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:52:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan Wilson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p align="center">HOLTON TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES</p>
<p align="center">TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2011</p>
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.

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Pledge of Allegiance given by all present

<strong>Roll Call:  </strong>Trustee Wilson, Trustee Kittel, Clerk Johnson, Supervisor Noble, and Treasurer Halbower present.

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<strong>Add to agenda:  </strong>12.3  Tree bids - cemetery

<strong>Agenda is set.</strong>

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<strong>Review of minutes:  </strong>

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090111                    Treasurer Halbower made the motion to accept the August 09, 2011 minutes as presented.  Trustee                                 Wilson seconded.  CARRIED.

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<strong>Review of Bills:</strong>

090211                    Trustee Wilson made the motion to pay the bills as presented.  Trustee Kittel                                                                         seconded.  CARRIED.

<strong>Business from the Floor: </strong> Mr. Ronal Stitt, Brunswick Road asked a question - When a compliance permit is issued to someone in the community, and the owners do work to it cosmetic, and maybe some other work that is more than cosmetic, should the building be inspected?  After discussion it was decided to check with Don Rohlck our Zoning Administrator.

Laurie Wisniewski of Marvin Road talked to the board about a new group that they have started H.E.L.P. Holton

Is Everyone’s Little Paradise.  They are a group of volunteers willing to help business and home owners clean up their properties.  They are committed to restoring and beautifying Holton.  Their first project is to work with Dwight Simmons

and his property.  They asked if the township would be willing to help with a free dump day, and any volunteer help also.

Amy Brookhouse of Holton Duck Lake Road, also asked that if we hear of anyone who is not able, or needs help to please let them know.

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<strong>Treasurer’s Report:</strong>

090311                    Trustee Wilson made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report as presented.                                                                                 Trustee Kittel  seconded. CARRIED.

<strong>Department Reports:  </strong>

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Fire Chief Stevens reported for the month of August a total of 207 man hours. Expenses for the 206 account $4,193.60,  it is 5% of budget and 10% under budget.  Expenses for the 216 account were $0.

They have interviewed Nicholas Mock - he has gone through the physical agility testing, and if he passes a physical they would like to add him as a probationary fire fighter and 1<sup>st</sup> responder.

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090411                    Trustee Kittel made the motion to authorize Art to add Nicholas Mock on as a probationary if he

passes his physical.  Trustee Wilson seconded.  CARRIED.

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Tom West reported he had nothing to report.

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<strong>Correspondence:  </strong>Mick received correspondence from Amy Malek from Prein and Newhof regarding grants for

road improvements, and there are none at this time.

He is also receiving information from a group in Ackney, MI on possible grants for areas that have Indian population.

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<strong>Unfinished Business:   </strong>Secretary request for paid holiday, sick, or personal time.  Bill and Alan met and discussed

the request, and presented to the board to allow Denise a total of 12 paid days per calendar year, at 6 hours each, to use throughout the year for vacation, holiday or sick time at her discretion.  The 12 days are to be used during the calendar year, and can not be carried over.  This is to be specific to her only, and not to the secretary position, and will start in January 2012.  Denise presently receives 6 paid days per year, and will be allowed 2 more paid 6 hour days for the

balance of 2011.

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090511                    Trustee Wilson made the motion to allow Denise a total of 12  paid - 6 hour days per year starting

In January 2012, and prorated to 8 days for 2011.  Clerk Johnson seconded.  CARRIED.

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<strong>New Business:  </strong>Inspector fees - The fees have been looked, and adjusted to try and have all inspector fees consistent.  Mick has spoken with the inspectors and they seem to be in agreement with the adjustments.

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090611                    Trustee Kittel made the motion to adopt the fee changes for the Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical                              permits.  Trustee Wilson seconded.  CARRIED.

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Tree bids for lighting damaged tree in cemetery, includes removal and clean up.  Bid #1 Tom’s Tree Service - $1600 this bid includes back fill with top soil.  Bid #2 Acme Tree and Tower - $950 with no top soil.

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090711                    Clerk Johnson made the motion to accept the bid from Acme for the tree clean up.  Trustee

Kittel seconded.  CARRIED.

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Motion to go into executive session.

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090811                    Trustee Kittel made the motion to go into executive session at 8:12 p.m. to discuss Fire Department                                             personnel.  Trustee Wilson seconded.  ROLL CALL VOTE:  Treasure Halbower - YES, Supervisor                                   Noble - YES, Clerk Johnson - YES, Trustee Kittel - YES, Trustee Wilson - YES.  CARRIED

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Back into Board Meeting at 8:27 p.m.

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Fire Chief Stevens requests permission to add Brian Norton on as a probationary fire fighter subject to passing his physical.  He has passed the interview and physical agility tests.

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090911                    Treasurer Halbower made the motion to add Brian Norton on as a probationary fire fighter subject

To his passing his physical.  Trustee Kittel seconded.  CARRIED.

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<strong>Motion to Adjourn:</strong>

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091011                    Trustee Kittel made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:29 p.m.. Trustee Wilson seconded.                                    CARRIED.

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Meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.

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Respectfully submitted,

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Melanie Johnson

Holton Township Clerk]]></description>
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		<title>Board Meeting Minutes 08/09/11</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:37:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[HOLTON TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance given by all present

In the absence of Clerk Johnson, Trustee Kittel agreed to record minutes of meeting.

Roll Call: Treasurer Halbower, Supervisor Noble, Trustee Wilson, and Trustee Kittel present; Clerk Johnson absent.

Agenda– Add new Business: 12:7 Purchase of Air Packs, 12:8 Grant information from Prein &#38; Newhof

Review of minutes of July 13, 2010 Meeting

080111 Motion made by Treasurer Halbower to accept the minutes for July 12, 2011 minutes as presented. Trustee Wilson seconded. CARRIED.

Review of Bills:

080211 Motion made by Treasurer Halbower to pay the bills as presented. Trustee Wilson seconded. CARRIED.

Business from the Floor:

Supervisor Noble recognized guests State Representative Holly Hughes and Commissioner Alan Jager.

Bob Shirk of Brunswick Road commented on last month’s meeting. Stating it took a long time to decide to pay the $700 to repair the culvert; but no time at all to approve the Fire Chief to attend the conference.

Representative Holly Hughes thanked the board for their service and stated that the salary and staffing cuts have been made to reduce costs and additional cuts will be made. They are working to increase jobs in the area, ie: Eagle Alloy has increased hiring, new Kurdziel Iron plant, and new battery companies. The new bridge between Canada and Michigan is the next issue. Bob Shirk asked how the bridge would be funded. Holly Hughes stated the Canadians are putting up $500,000,000.

Supervisor Noble asked Commissioner Jager about the funding for the festivals in the Heights. Commissioner Jager stated that the money given to the heights was not intended for that purpose and most likely would not be granted again in the future.

Supervisor Noble reported that County Drain Commissioner Dave Fisher had planned to attend this meeting; but was unable to get all of his information ready so he would attend the September meeting instead.

Treasurer’s Report:

080311 Trustee Wilson made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report as presented. Trustee Kittel seconded. CARRIED.

Department Reports

Planning Commission Planning Commissioner Tom West reported that they met to work on changes to the ordinance.

Zoning Board of Appeals Tom West Reported a variance was granted to allow Les McNeil to have a doublewide mobile home that is over four years old and meets all conditions and passes all inspections.

Unfinished Business: None

New Business:

1. Website

080411 Trustee Wilson presented information on Website Proposal from Area Web Solutions to re-design the Holton Township Website. Treasurer Halbower made a motion to proceed with the website proposal from Area Web Solutions at a cost of $1,750. Trustee Kittel seconded. CARRIED.

2. Resolution to allow consideration of Transfer of stock in 2011 Class C Licenced Business with dance permit located at 8520 Holton Road.

080511 Treasurer Halbower made a resolution to approve the transfer of stock from the two owners of Fischer’s Pub to Cathy Jo Rosick. Trustee Kittel seconded. Roll Call Vote: Treasurer Halbower: Yes, Supervisor Noble: Yes, Clerk Johnson: Absent, Trustee Kittel: Yes, Trustee Wilson: Yes. RESOLUTION PASSED.

3. Grinding of stumps on Syers Road

080611 Trustee Wilson made a motion to hire Charles Buckout to grind the five stumps on Syers Road at a cost of $300. Treasurer Halbower seconded. CARRIED.

4. Request from Secretary concerning fringe benefits
Trustee Wilson and Treasurer Halbower will review request and come back with a recommendation at the next board meeting.

5. Resignation of Robert Stitt from Construction Board of Appeals

080711 Trustee Kittel made a motion to accept Robert Stitt’s resignation for the Construction Board of Appeals. Trustee Wilson seconded. CARRIED.

6. Appointment of Tommy Monette to Construction Board of Appeals
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<p align="left"><strong>Treasurer’s Report:</strong></p>

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<p align="left">Trustee Wilson made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report as presented.  Trustee Kittel seconded.  CARRIED.</p>
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<p align="left"><strong>Department Reports </strong></p>
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<p align="left">Planning Commission</p>
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<p align="left">Planning Commissioner Tom West reported that they met to work on changes to the ordinance.</p>
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<p align="left">Tom West Reported a variance was granted to allow Les McNeil to have a doublewide mobile home that is over four years old and meets all conditions and passes all inspections.</p>
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<strong>Unfinished Business:</strong>  None
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<p align="left"><strong>New Business: </strong></p>
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<p align="left">1.       Website</p>
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<p align="left">Trustee Wilson presented information on Website Proposal from Area Web Solutions to re-design the Holton Township Website.</p>
<p align="left">Treasurer Halbower made a motion to proceed with the website proposal from Area Web Solutions at a cost of $1,750.  Trustee Kittel seconded.  CARRIED.</p>
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<p align="left">2.       Resolution to allow consideration of Transfer of stock in 2011 Class C Licenced Business with dance permit located at 8520 Holton Road.</p>

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<p align="left">Treasurer Halbower made a resolution to approve the transfer of stock from the two owners of Fischer’s Pub to Cathy Jo Rosick. Trustee Kittel seconded.  Roll Call Vote: Treasurer Halbower: Yes, Supervisor Noble: Yes, Clerk Johnson: Absent, Trustee Kittel: Yes, Trustee Wilson: Yes.  RESOLUTION PASSED.</p>
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<p align="left">3.       Grinding of stumps on Syers Road</p>

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<p align="left">Trustee Wilson made a motion to hire Charles Buckout to grind the five stumps on Syers Road at a cost of $300.  Treasurer Halbower seconded.  CARRIED.</p>
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<p align="left">4.       Request from Secretary concerning fringe benefits</p>

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<p align="left">Trustee Wilson and Treasurer Halbower will review request and come back with a recommendation at the next board meeting.</p>
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<p align="left">5.       Resignation of Robert Stitt from Construction Board of Appeals</p>

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<p align="left">Trustee Kittel made a motion to accept Robert Stitt’s resignation for the Construction Board of Appeals.  Trustee Wilson seconded.  CARRIED.</p>
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<p align="left">6.       Appointment of Tommy Monette to Construction Board of Appeals</p>]]></description>
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		<title>Board Meeting Minutes 07/12/11</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:27:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p align="center">HOLTON TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES</p>
<p align="center">TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2011</p>
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Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.

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Pledge of Allegiance given by all present
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<strong>Roll Call:  </strong>Trustee Kittel, Clerk Johnson, Supervisor Noble, and Treasurer Halbower present.  Trustee Wilson absent.

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<strong>Add to agenda:  </strong>12.8 Park

<strong>Agenda is set.</strong>

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<strong>Review of minutes:  </strong>

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070111                    Trustee Kittel made the motion to accept the June 14, 2011 minutes as presented.  Treasurer                                                 Halbower seconded.  CARRIED.

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070211                    Trustee Kittel made the motion to accept the June 16, 2011 Budget Workshop minutes as                                                               presented.  Treasurer Halbower seconded.  CARRIED.

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070311                    Trustee Kittel made the motion to accept the June 24, 2011 Budget Hearing minutes as                                                               presented with correction to change Saturday to Friday.  Treasurer Halbower seconded.  CARRIED.

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<strong>Review of Bills:</strong>
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070411                    Trustee Kittel made the motion to pay the bills as presented.  Treasurer Halbower                                                                seconded.  CARRIED.
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<strong>Business from the Floor: </strong> Mr. Dennis Straub from Main Street presented to the board a map with proposed road

changes to the downtown area of Holton for possible traffic flow improvements and safety.

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<strong>Treasurer’s Report:</strong>
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070511                    Clerk Johnson made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report as presented.                                                                                 Trustee Kittel  seconded. CARRIED.
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<strong>Department Reports:  </strong>

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Tom West reported they had no meeting so he had nothing to report.

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<strong>Correspondence:  </strong>None

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<strong>Unfinished Business:   </strong>None

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<strong>New Business:  </strong>A culvert on<strong> </strong>Brunswick Road has failed and MCRC has given us an agreement form, copy of their 1983 partnership policy and repair cost estimate of sharing repair of $707 for replacement.  Discussion on whether to share the cost,  but not sign the  policy agreement - the policy that we went to court over whose responsibility it was to repair culverts, and the court ruling was that it is MCRC’s responsibility.  We could send a letter and a check for the amount suggested by MCRC, or just a check, or not contribute at all.

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Treasurer Halbower made a motion not to pay.  More discussion.  Treasurer Halbower withdrew his motion.

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070611                    Treasurer Halbower made the motion to pay the $707 and to not sign the contract from

MCRC.  Trustee Kittel seconded.  CARRIED.

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Request for a phone for the transfer station attendant to use for issues that come up.  Discuss of Boost pay as

you go plan.  A phone is purchase and you have to put at least $10 on every 90 day.  Tom West has a phone

that he will donate.

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Request for a heater for winter use at the transfer station.  Discussion was the a small ceramic heater would

be a good option, and Marc will check for one when he is at the store.

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070711                    Trustee Kittel made the motion to accept Tom West’s generous offer of a cell phone for

use at the transfer station.  Clerk Johnson seconded.  CARRIED.

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Fire Station request for purchase of a power surge protector - there have been some recent lighting strikes

which has damaged electronic equipment that had to be replaced.  The surge protector would help to stop

some of this damage.  The cost would be $300-$400.

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070811                    Treasurer Halbower made the motion to allow Art to purchase a surge protector.

Trustee Kittel seconded the motion.  CARRIED.

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Fire Chief’s attendance at the Summer Leadership Conference.  Room cost would be approximately  $462, and the

the conference cost is $185.

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070911                    Clerk Johnson made the motion to allow Art to attend the Conference in Traverse City.

Trustee Kittel seconded.  CARRIED.

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Purchase of a small window air condition for the fire station office for around $200.

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071011                    Trustee Kittel made the motion to allow the purchase of an air conditioner for the fire

Station.  Clerk Johnson seconded.  CARRIED.

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Request from the Community Center to use the part across the street from the Center, and also use 6-8 picnic tables.

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071111                    Trustee Kittel made the motion to approve the Community Center’s use of the park, and if the

tables are available on August 20<sup>th</sup>, the use of 6-8 tables.  Clerk Johnson seconded.  CARRIED.

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Resolution to establish the dates for the Township Regular Board Meetings.

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071211                    Trustee Kittel made the motion to approve the 2011 dates of July 12, August 9, September 13,                                         October 11, November 8, December 13,  2011, and 2012 dates of January 10, February 14, March                                     13, April 10, May 8, and June 12, 2012 for the Township Regular Board Meeting.  Clerk Johnson

seconded.  ROLL CALL VOTE:  Treasurer Halbower - YES, Supervisor Noble - YES, Clerk

Johnson - YES, Trustee Kittel - YES, Trustee Wilson  - ABSENT.  CARRIED.

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Park purchases - Bill requested permission to purchase and install a drinking fountain, 4 grills, dugouts, signage, and

Finish the playground within budget.

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071311                    Clerk Johnson made the motion to allow the purchase and installation of the drinking fountain, grills,

Dugouts, signage, and completion of the playground with the park budget.  Treasurer Halbower

seconded.  CARRIED.

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Fire Department report for June was 293.5 total man-hours.

Expenses for the 206 account were $17,567.23 and it is 66% of budget and 44% under budget.

Expenses for the 216 account were $11,938.89 and it is 95% of budget and 5% under budget.

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Tom West reported that the Planning Commission 2011-2012 meeting dates were adopted at their regular meeting on May 17, 2011.  The meeting dates are September 20, November 2, 2011.  January 17, March 20, May 15, and

July 17, 2012.

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071411                    Trustee Kittel made the motion to approve the meeting dates that the Planning Commission

Approved.  Treasurer Halbower seconded.  ROLL CALL VOTE:  Trustee Kittel - YES, Clerk

Johnson - YES, Supervisor Noble - YES, Treasurer Halbower - YES, Trustee Wilson - ABSENT.

CARRIED.

<strong>Motion to Adjourn:</strong>

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071511                    Treasurer Halbower made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Kittel seconded.                                                                CARRIED.

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Meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.

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Respectfully submitted,

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Melanie Johnson

Holton Township Clerk]]></description>
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		<title>Board Meeting Minutes 06/14/2011</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p align="center">HOLTON TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES</p>
<p align="center">TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2011</p>
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Meeting called to order at 7:02 p.m.

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Pledge of Allegiance given by all present
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<strong>Roll Call:  </strong>Trustee Wilson, Trustee Kittel, Clerk Johnson, Supervisor Noble, and Treasurer Halbower present.

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<strong>Add to agenda:  </strong>12.3  Break in repairs

<strong>Agenda is set.</strong>

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<strong>Review of minutes: </strong>

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060111                    Trustee Kittel made the motion to accept the May 10, 2011 minutes as                                                                               presented.  Trustee Wilson seconded.  CARRIED.

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060211                    Clerk Johnson made the motion to accept the June 6, 2011 budget workshop minutes as                                                               presented.  Trustee Wilson seconded.  CARRIED.

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<strong>Review of Bills:</strong>
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060311                    Trustee Wilson made the motion to pay the bills as presented.  Trustee Kittel                                                                         seconded.  CARRIED.
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<strong>Business from the Floor: </strong> Mr. Jerry Seleck from Ward Street reported on the Community Center, and the

needs it is fulfilling for Holton residents.  They are a 501 C non-profit and not connected to any church.  They

help area residents with food, clothing, and classes.

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Terry Sabo newly appointed to the Road Commission introduced himself, and hoped to keep in contact with the

board and will keep an eye on the area roads.

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<strong>Treasurer’s Report:</strong>
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060411                    Trustee Kittel made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report as presented.                                                                                 Trustee Wilson seconded. CARRIED.
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<strong>Department Reports:  </strong>

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Fire Chief Stevens reported for the month of June total of 180 man hours.  Expenses for the 206 account $6,692.72 it is 59% of budget and32% under budget.  No expenses for the 216 account were 61%, and 24% under budget.

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Planning Commission Chair Tom West reported that they are continuing to work on the reports from Don and Walt.

There is a ZBA Hearing coming up.

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<strong>Unfinished Business:   </strong> Adoption of<strong> </strong>Burning Ordinance

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060511                    Trustee Wilson made the motion to adopt the Burning Ordinance.  Trustee Kittel seconded.

ROLL CALL VOTE:  Treasurer Halbower – YES, Supervisor Noble – YES, Clerk Johnson – YES, Trustee Kittel – YES, Trustee Wilson – YES.  ORDINANCE ADOPTED.

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<strong>New Business:  </strong>

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Table budget adjustments till Thursday budget workshop- meeting.

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Park reservation system:  People are requesting to use the park, and we need to set up a schedule.  The secretary will

take the reservations.  One person will sign the form, and be responsible for damages.  No deposits.  Add a few of the key rules to the form, and post a copy at the park.

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Break in repairs:  Cost of camera and replacement of window.  One option is to brick in the window rather

than replacing the glass.  We will also check on having the alarm system cover this area.

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060611                    Clerk Johnson made the motion for Mick to get estimates for repairs, and choose the better option and go ahead and have the repairs done.  Treasurer Halbower seconded.  CARRIED.

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Mick reported on the roads – the road commission is pulverizing a road in the next 3 weeks in Muskegon, and may

come,and repulverize Brunswick.  Have not heard anything on other roads at this point.  They are supposed to inform

us and constituents if they are going to do anything to them.  Art reported that Meinert is really bad with holes that are

3 feet in diameter.  Also Main Street is sinking in at the curb and separating from the curb and is a tripping hazard.

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<strong>Motion to Adjourn:</strong>

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060711                    Trustee Kittel made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:08pm.  Trustee Wilson seconded.                                    CARRIED.

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Meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.

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Respectfully submitted,

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Melanie Johnson

Holton Township Clerk]]></description>
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