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

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

  3. Mr. Prehn led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

  5. Mr. R. Marion moved, supported by Mr. R. Prehn, that the consent agenda be approved as presented.
    1. Approve minutes from September 13 regular meeting.
    2. Receive Clerk's budget, Financial Report
    3. Approve Accounts Payable in the amount of $5,381.48.
    4. Approve Payroll for October in the amount of $5,186.99.
    5. Approve Second Quarter Operating Runs to Saline Fire Department in the amount of $21,178.18.
    6. Road Improvement Program and Second Coat of Brine to Washtenaw County Road Commission in the amount of $40,573.34 (Brine $8,993.34 RIP $31,580).

  6. Citizens were offered a chance to address the Board regarding items not already on the agenda. Mr. Pete Morris was in to express his concern of the ongoing noise coming from his neighbor's home. This has been an issue for some time and currently the township attorney has been in contact with Mr. Morris's attorney. Saline Township has done all they can do at this point from here this issue may end in court.

  7. Supervisor Marion commented on the following:
    1. Rita Fetal - there was some improvement to the exterior of Mrs. Fetal's home however Supervisor Marion and Truste Marion will have one last meeting with her on October 18, 2010. At that time there will be a decision made as to whether or not the township will be hiring their own company to complete the job.
    2. Tables & Chairs - Tables and chairs are available to the Saline Township residents however they will need to be signed in and out. A key will need to be picked up from a board member.
    3. Oak Cemetery - No news, still waiting to see what can be done with the fence.
    4. Dan Cabage - Gravel pits to be inspected within the next couple of weeks.

  8. Trustee report - The last Planning Commission ended up as a regular meeting instead of a special meeting for A& H Landscaping due to non publication of the meeting. A special meeting will be held for A&H on November 9, 2010 at 7:30pm. There are two ordinances that need attention; Mr. R. Prehn will be meeting with the township planner to finalize them. Mr. Prehn will also be meeting with Don Pennington to finalize the Master Plan. The State Police were called to the township for several violations over the last three months (July 14 calls, August 16 calls and September 11 calls). Mr. R. Marion reported that Mr. Larry Roehm is still waiting on payment from the county for the damage that was caused to his sheep by stray dogs.

  9. Zoning/Building Administrator - Mr. R Marion has received a few calls in regards to the rules and regulations of building within the township.

  10. Fireboard report - Possible union to be formed for the six full time fire fighters.

  11. Township hall manager reported that the fire extinguishers have been serviced. The cost of a new furnace would be the same as quoted three years ago; Mrs. K. Marion is looking into the previous estimate. A sign will be posted at the recycling bin asking residences not to leave their recycling outside of the bin.

  12. Board Member Comments - Mrs. Gordon will be taking an updated class for Treasurers, cost will be around $100.00. Mrs. Gordon has also purchased her new computer and informed the board that the country treasurer will be colleting the fee for dog licenses.

  13. The meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm.