January 8, 2007

1. The Regular Meeting of the Saline Township Board was called to order by Supervisor James Marion on January 8, 2007 at 7:35pm at the Saline Town Hall, 5731 Braun Road, Saline, MI 48176
   
   
2. Members present: Supervisor Marion, Clerk Baldus, Treasurer Gordon, and Trustees R. Marion and Bohnett. Eight other citizens were present.
   
   
3. Mr. Bohnett led the Pledge of Allegiance.
   
   
4. Mr. R. Marion moved, supported by Mrs. Gordon, to accept the agenda as presented. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Motion carried.
   
   
5. Mr. R. Marion moved, supported by Mrs. Gordon, that the consent agenda be approved as presented.
   
   1. Approve minutes from December 11 regular meeting
   2. Receive Clerk's budget, Financial Report.
   3. Decline The River Raisin Watershed Council membership.
   4. Approve Accounts Payable in the amount of $6,251.50.
      
      
6. Citizens were offered a chance to address the Board regarding items not already on the agenda. No comments were made.
   
   
7. Supervisor Jim Marion commented on the following:
   
   1. February 22, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. there will be a public hearing by the MDEQ regarding Riverwood Waste Water Treatment Plant.
   2. An attorney letter will be sent to Mark Lewis regarding the Austin Commons II escrow funding issue that needs to be deposited into Township fund. Mr. R. Marion moved, supported by Mr. Bohnett, to pay CCJM $14,000 as a partial payment for their engineering fees regarding Austin Commons II. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Motion carried.
   3. February 12, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. all Board members are requested to be present for the Settlement Conference at the Washtenaw County Court House in Ann Arbor, speaking with Judge Shelton, regarding Biltmore Holdings LLC vs. Saline Township.
   4. Board of Review met in January. Notes shall be passed on to Mrs. Gordon for further tax record keeping. Training opportunity for all Board of Review and alternates is available on February 26, 2007 in Ann Arbor.
      
      
8. Trustees reported that the furnace is not operating again. R.G. Wahl will be contacted for repair. Companies will be contacted to submit bids on replacing the furnace.
   
   
9. Zoning/Building Administrator reported that a bond certificate for $350,000 was submitted by RR&J Properties, LLC for the Marion gravel pit instead of a letter of credit. Attorney Lucas should review and make recommendations regarding this issue.
   
   
10. Fireboard next meeting is in February 2007.
    
    
11. Township Hall Manager reported that a lock needs to be replaced.
    
    
12. Mr. Bohnett commented on that the Planning Commission will be meeting on Wednesday to continue on updating the ordinances and master plan. He will also bring up the PDR and Towers to the commission for further discussion.
    
    
13. The meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm.