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August 11, 2008
  1. The Regular Meeting of the Saline Township Board was called to order by Supervisor Marion on August 11, 2008 at 7:30pm 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 (R. Marion arrived at 7:42). Eight other citizens were present.

  3. Mrs. Baldus led the Pledge of Allegiance.

  4. Mr. Bohnett moved, supported by Mrs. Gordon that the agenda approved as presented. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. Motion carried.

  5. Mrs. Baldus moved, supported by Mr. Bohnett, that the consent agenda be approved as presented.
    1. Approve minutes from July 14 regular meeting.
    2. Receive Clerk's budget, Financial Report.
    3. Approve election inspectors payable $770.
    4. Approve Accounts Payable in the amount of $5,501.87.
    5. Approve 2nd qtr Saline Fire Dept Operating/Capital $34,874.79.

  6. Citizens were offered a chance to address the Board regarding items not already on the agenda. Mr. and Mrs. Bentley asked the Board to consider some repairs and maintenance at the Union cemetery. They are will to donate money to help repair the mausoleum. Board will talk to Lodi Township to see who did their repair work and will discuss further at the next month meeting.

  7. Supervisor Marion commented on the following.
    1. Recycling bin needs to be placed more in the center of the parking lot for better utilization of bin capacity. More signs need to be made to help deter abuse of the recycling bin. Board may consider discontinuing program if there are further complications with junk versus recycling material.
    2. Received check from the City of Saline for the Section 425 regarding Huntington Woods.
    3. Roy Townsend should hear from the State regarding Feldkamp Bridge and the critical funding money.
    4. With the new road maintenance millage passing, Carl Girbach was present to briefly discuss committee possibilities. One possibility is to quarter the whole Township and ask 1 to 2 volunteers from each quarter to help propose and discuss a 5 year plan for Saline Township roads. The committee would only make recommendations to the Board; they would not have any authorization or policy making authority. The committee can request a maintenance log record every quarter to help analyze current road issues and what prior maintenance has been completed on Saline Township Roads. The Board needs to establish this committee as soon as possible. One resident, Mr. Tim Dwyer, has volunteered his time to sit on the committee.

  8. No Trustees report.

  9. Zoning/Building Administrator reported that there has been some cemetery stone cleanup at Oakhill, but is not aware of who is doing the work.

  10. Fireboard report consisted of the Saline Fire Department is retiring 2 old trucks and will replace with 1.

  11. Township hall manager announced he will retire after his contract expires. Thank you Ed for all your efforts.

  12. The meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm