Bedford Township,
Michigan                                       

BEDFORD TOWNSHIP BOARD MINUTES
8100 JACKMAN ROAD, TEMPERANCE, MI  48182
JUNE 3, 2008
 

PRESENT:
Walt Wilburn, Supervisor
Robert A. Schockman, Clerk
Sherri S. Meyer, Treasurer
Lawrence O’Dell, Trustee
Richard Steiner, Trustee
Paul Francis, Trustee
Dennis Steinman, Trustee

ALSO PRESENT:
Tom Graham, Attorney
Dennis Jenkins, Planning Coordinator
David Manning Finance Director

Wilburn called the Regular Meeting of the Bedford Township Board to order at 7:00 PM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC HEARING

GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS 2008/2009 – Motion by Steinman, seconded by Steiner to open the public hearing, motion carried on a roll call vote as follows:  Aye: Francis, Meyer, O'Dell, Schockman, Steiner, Steinman, Wilburn.  Nay: None.  Absent:  None.  Wilburn asked if anyone from the public would like to comment on the issue.  No one came forward.  Motion by Steinman, seconded by Steiner to close the public hearing, motion carried on a roll call vote as follows:  Aye: Francis, Meyer, O'Dell, Schockman, Steiner, Steinman, Wilburn.  Nay: None.  Absent:  None.   David Manning gave a brief report on the General Fund Appropriations for fiscal year 2008/2009.  Motion by Schockman, seconded by Steinman to adopt the General Fund Appropriations for 2008/2009 budget, motion carried on a roll call vote as follows: Aye: Francis, Meyer, O'Dell, Schockman, Steiner, Steinman, Wilburn.  Nays: None.  Absent: None.

SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION 2008/2009 - Motion by Steinman, seconded by Meyer to open the public hearing, motion carried on a roll call vote as follows: Aye: Francis, Meyer, O'Dell, Schockman, Steiner, Steinman, Wilburn.  Nays: None.  Absent: None.  Wilburn asked if anyone from the public wanted to comment on the Special Revenue Funds Appropriations for 2008/2009 fiscal year.  No one came forward.  Motion by Steinman, seconded by Steiner to close the public hearing, motion carried on a roll call vote as follows: Aye: Francis, Meyer, O'Dell, Schockman, Steiner, Steinman, Wilburn.  Nays: None.  Absent: None.  David Manning gave a brief report on the Special Revenue Funds Appropriations for fiscal year 2008/2009.  Motion by Steinman, seconded by Schockman to adopt the Special Revenue Funds Appropriations Resolution for 2008/2009 fiscal year, motion carried on a roll call vote as follows: Aye: Francis, Meyer, O'Dell, Schockman, Steiner, Steinman, Wilburn.  Nays: None.  Absent: None.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Motion by Steinman, seconded by Meyer to approve the agenda as published, motion carried.

RESOLUTIONS

ROAD CLOSURE (SUMMERFEST PARADE) - Motion by Schockman, seconded by Steiner to approve the resolution to close portions of Lewis Ave. for the Summerfest Parade on June 21, 2008 as presented, motion carried on a roll call vote as follows: Aye: Francis, Meyer, O'Dell, Schockman, Steiner, Steinman, Wilburn.  Nays: None.  Absent: None.

AMEND STEVEN’S DISPOSAL & RECYCLING SERVICE 2001 PLAN – Steinman gave a brief summary of the amendment for Steven’s Disposal & Recycling 2001 Service Plan.  Motion by Steinman, seconded by Meyer to adopt the resolution naming Steven’s Disposal and Recycling as a type A Transfer and Processing Plant in Monroe County, motion carried on a roll call vote as follows:  Aye: Francis, Meyer, O'Dell, Schockman, Steiner, Steinman, Wilburn.  Nay: None.  Absent:  None.

CONSENT AGENDA – Francis asked that the May 20, 2008 minutes be amended to reflect his reason for voting no on the Rauch Road improvement contract with the Monroe County Road Commission.  Steiner asked that the amount due from Bedford Township in the minutes of May 20, 2008, under the Rauch Road Improvement Contract be corrected to read $140,000.00.  Motion by Meyer, seconded by Schockman to approve the consent agenda as amended, motion carried on a roll call vote as follows: Aye: Francis, Meyer, O’Dell, Schockman, Steiner, Steinman, Wilburn.  Nays: None.  Absent: None.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Joan Brooks-3348 Shadywood, commented on the Summerfest parade taking place in Temperance this year.

Gail Keane- 1056 W. Temperance, commented on the Summerfest parade coming to Temperance this year.

REPORTS FROM STAFF

IT CONTRACT FOR ROB PETTREY – Jenkins advised of the progress made by Rob Pettrey in the past year and the renewal of his contract.  Discussion followed.  Motion by Steinman, seconded by Steiner to approve the IT Contract for Rob Pettrey in the amount of $720/9 hours a week; Mr. Pettrey is to provide a copy of insurance liability and his Working Agreement will be appendix A on the contract to be drawn up by the township attorney and signed by the Township Supervisor and Clerk.  Motion carried on a roll call vote as follows:  Aye: Francis, Meyer, O'Dell, Schockman, Steiner, Steinman, Wilburn.  Nay: None.  Absent:  None.

NEW BUSINESS – APPROVAL OF BILLS - Motion by Meyer, seconded by Schockman to approve the following vouchers for payment:  General Fund-$40,878.99, Fire District-$2,951.41, Police Fund-$300.95, Park Fund-$5,119.37, Building Inspection Fund-$235.35, Library Fund-$23,382.11, Sewer Operation & Main. Fund-$3,882.50, Water Fund-$4,540.00, Trust & Agency Fund-$5,922.02, motion carried on a roll call vote as follows:  Aye: Francis, Meyer, O’Dell, Schockman, Steiner, Steinman, Wilburn.  Nays: None.  Absent: None.

DISCUSSION ON REAL ESATE SOLUTIONS ARTICLE – John Cioroch-6557 Black Diamond, with Real Estate Solutions and a member of the Lions, was present to answer questions.  Francis explained the article regarding HUD’s Good Neighbor Program and combining it with the Lion’s Organization.  Discussion followed regarding participation.  Motion by Francis, seconded by O’Dell that Bedford Township participate in the HUD’s “Good Neighbor Program”, subject to all regulations and legal council regulations, motion carried on a roll call vote as follows:  Aye: Francis, Meyer, O'Dell, Schockman, Steiner, Steinman, Wilburn.  Nay: None.  Absent:  None.

MTA ANNUAL DUES FOR 2008/2009 – Motion by Schockman, seconded by Meyer to approve payment of the MTA annual dues in the amount of $6360.00 for 2008/2009 membership, motion carried on a roll call vote as follows:  Aye: Francis, Meyer, O'Dell, Schockman, Steiner, Steinman, Wilburn.  Nay: None.  Absent:  None.

APPROVAL TO SELL 2004 FORD CROWN VIC – Motion by Schockman, seconded by Steinman to award the high bid for the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria to Derek Hurst in the amount of $2,037.00, motion carried on a roll call vote as follows:  Aye: Francis, Meyer, O'Dell, Schockman, Steiner, Steinman, Wilburn.  Nay: None.  Absent:  None.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Nancy Tienvieri- Monroe County Road Commission, commented and explained the contract for Rauch Road.

REPORT FROM TOWNSHIP BOARD MEMBERS

M.C.R.C. CONTRACT FOR RAUCH ROAD IMPROVEMENT – Motion by Steinman, seconded by O’Dell for Bedford Township to enter into contract with the Monroe County Road Commission, to repair Rauch Road east of Secor Road to Jackman Road in an amount not to exceed $140,000.00, motion carried on a roll call vote as follows:  Aye: Francis, Meyer, O'Dell, Schockman, Steiner, Steinman, Wilburn.  Nay: None.  Absent:  None.

Steinman commented on Sterns Road and the weight limits.

Steiner commented on recycling and open burning.

O’Dell commented on the HUD Program in conjunction with the Lions.

Francis commented on the HUD Program and thanked the board for approving it.

ADJOURNMENT – Wilburn adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m.

Robert A. Schockman, CMC
Bedford Township Clerk

Recording Secretary:
Trudy Hershberger, Deputy Clerk