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January 11, 2010
  1. The Regular Meeting of the Saline Township Board was called to order by Supervisor Marion on January11, 2010 at 7:30pm at the Saline Town Hall, 5731 Braun Road, Saline, MI 48176.

  2. Members present: Supervisor Marion, Clerk Marion, Treasurer Gordon, Trustee
    R. Prehn and R. Marion. Two other citizens were present.

  3. Mr. R. Prehn led the Pledge of Allegiance.

  4. Mr. R. Prehn moved, supported by Mrs. Marion that the agenda be approved as presented.

  5. Mr. R. Marion moved, supported by Mrs. Gordon, that the consent agenda be approved as presented.
    1. Approved minutes from December 14 regular meeting.
    2. Receive Clerk's budget, Financial Report.
    3. Approved Accounts Payable in the amount of $3,169.42.
    4. Approved the 4th quarter payroll for the month of January in the amount of $4,655.67.

  6. Citizens were offered a chance to address the Board regarding items not already on the agenda. Mr. Zahn mentioned that some townships are looking into banning the use of bicycles on certain roads. He also brought to the board's attention that a few traffic signs were missing or taken down in the township. Mr. Zahn contacted the WCRC who responded in a timely manner to insure that the signs were put back up.

  7. Board members paid monthly - A motion was made by Mr. R. Marion and supported by Mr. R. Prehn that the board receives payroll monthly instead of quarterly. Currently the IRS is requiring the township to make monthly liability payments, therefore paying the board at the same time will allow bookkeeping for the Clerk more manageable.

  8. 8. Supervisor's Report:
    1. WCRC - will attend the March meeting to address the public on the upcoming year. In addition, there may be matching funds available this year for ditching, berm work, etc.
    2. Fred Lucas - reviewing leases for Dakota Oil, township board will be signing as soon as they have the go ahead from Fred. The township is still waiting on whether or not the injunction for Rita Fatel is still in effect.
    3. Rate of inflation will be a negative number this year. Some township residence may see a decrease in their taxes.
    4. Don Pennington will be invited to attend the next Planning Commission Meeting.
    5. Re-appointed to the Planning Commission are Richard Zahn, Laurie Leinbach and Trudy Feldkamp; and to the Zoning Board of Appeals is Carrie DeJonghe.

  9. Trustee Report - Mr. R. Prehn is trying to get a report from the Michigan State Police as to the current activity in the township; it is the boards hope that are there will be something to report at the February meeting.

  10. Zoning/Building Administrator Report - none.

  11. No Fireboard Report - budget meeting will take place this month.

  12. Township hall manager reported that the motor on the furnace was not working. As a result, it was fixed on January 11, 2010.

  13. Board Member Comments- None.

  14. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm.