Annual Meeting
April 9, 2007

Unapproved

1. The Annual Meeting of the Saline Township Board was called to order by Supervisor James Marion on April 9, 2007 at 7:55pm at the Saline Town Hall, 5731 Braun Road, Saline, MI 48176.
   
   
2. Members present: Supervisor Marion, Clerk Baldus, Treasurer Gordon, Trustees Bohnett and R. Marion. 15 other citizens were present.
   
   
3. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Mr. Bohnett.
   
   
4. Mr. Bohnett moved, supported by Mr. R. Marion, to accept the minutes of the Annual Meeting dated April 10, 2006 as read and corrected by Mrs. Baldus. Motion passed.
   
   
5. Mrs. Gordon read and presented the Financial Statement. No further discussion was necessary.
   
   
6. Mr. Robert Prehn made a motion to accept the established Township Board salaries without any increase or decrease for fiscal year as stated in the budget for 2007-2008, supporting the motion was Mr. Robert Cook. Motion presented to the electors present, motion carried.
   
   
7. Old business consisted of the following:
   
   1. Road Commission
   1. Road Commission improvements consisted of limestone on Mohart Road.
   2. Township wide dust control consisting of 2 brine applications.
   3. Discussion of considering Macon as a primary road. Washtenaw County Road Commission will investigate the issue.
      
      
   2. Fire Department Representative, Robert Marion reported that there are no current issues. Chili cook off profit was down compared to previous years. More detail was handled at the Public Hearing for Fire Protection.
   3. Township Hall, Neil reported that caretaker is doing an excellent job. 2 bids were compiled to consider the furnace replacement. No action has been taken.
   4. Planning Commission, Neil reported the following:
      
      1. 1 special use for Dan Young Custom Woodworking business.
      2. 1 special use permit for communication tower on Case Road.
      3. Attorney Lucas is helping with the PDR language.
      4. Continuation of completing the Master Plan and Zoning Ordinances with Donald Pennington and staff.
   5. Board of Appeals, Judy reported that members met once regarding the variance application for Kirk and Marilyn Gordon. Discussion was tabled until further information is provided and compiled.
   6. Zoning Inspector, Robert Marion reported the following:
      
      1. 19 permits
      2. 4 new homes.
      3. 3 addresses.
      4. 3 pole barns
      5. 6 addition
      6. 3 miscellaneous (decks, pools, sheds, sunrooms, etc.)
      7. g. 28 letters have been sent out to old car violations.
   7. RecycleNow Coordinator, Mary Gumtow reported the following the following:
      
      1. Township is maintaining Allied Waste as the provider.
      2. Recycle has been changed to a permanent bin as of February 2006; cancellation may be necessary due to bin contamination.
      3. Spring Cleanup April 28th, from 8:00 am to 2:45 pm, fall cleanup has been cancelled due to budgeting issues.
      4. Larry the Tire guy will be used.
         
         
   8. Township is using the Michigan State Police for reported incidents. Representation from the Police Station has been very little this past year.
   9. Saline Township still has a web page at www.salinetownship.org. Mrs. Baldus reported that there have been major updates occurring on a regular basis to keep the web current. Thanks to Jeff at Fueledesign.
      
   10. Cemetery Sexton, Mr. Robert Cook, reported no cemetery burials were needed.
8. New Business was reported as follows:
   1. Depository of Township Funds.
      
      1. United Bank and Trust handles General Fund account, Tax Funds and escrow accounts.
      2. Comerica handles one escrow account.
   2. Legal Council is spoken to on a daily basis regarding Biltmore, there are 2 litigation cases currently according to Clerk, Lois reported
   3. Auditor is an every other year occurrence so the Township is not scheduled for an audit with Gary Owen for fiscal 2007-2008. Next audit will be for FYE 2008-2009.
   4. Paper of Record will be Heritage Newspaper. The Ann Arbor News will have some public notices if applicable.
   5. Township monthly meetings will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will meet every 2nd Monday of each month. Planning Commission will also begin at 7:30 p.m. and will meet the Wednesday following the 2nd Monday of the month.
   6. Mr. Bohnett reported that there are no current issues regarding the Planning Commission.
   7. Damage deposit or rental fees for the tables needs to be considered due to resident neglect.
9. Motion by Mrs. Baldus, supported by Mr. R. Marion to adjourn the meeting, motion carried.
   
   
10. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.