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October 12, 2009
  1. The Regular Meeting of the Saline Township Board was called to order by Supervisor Marion on October 12, 2009 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 Mrs. Gordon that the agenda approved as presented. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Motion carried.

  5. Mr. R. Prehn moved, supported by Mr. R. Marion, that the consent agenda be approved with the following changes. (5c) 3,120.71 was 15,151.75; (7b) Feldkamp Bridge; (7c) Dan Cabage; (8) Robert Marion/Marvin Marion added to the Michigan Farmland Agreement.
    1. Approve minutes from September 14 regular meeting.
    2. Receive Clerk's budget, Financial Report.
    3. Approve Accounts Payable in the amount of $3,120.71. Original check to the WCRC was made out for the wrong amount so a motion was made by Mrs. Gordon and supported by Mr. Prehn that a new check be written to WCRC for the correct amount. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Accounts payable for the month would be less 12,031.04.
    4. Approve Second Quarter Fire Department Operating in the amount of $21,405.64.

  6. Citizens were offered a chance to address the Board regarding items not already on the agenda. No comments.

  7. Supervisor Marion commented on the following:
    1. WCRD - The rest of the Townships wide lime stone will be used to finish up Dell Road north of Austin.
    2. Feldkamp Bridge was submitted to the critical bridge program (State of Michigan) in June, we will not hear anything until November as to whether or not the bridge will be accepted into the program.
    3. Township Engineer Dan Cabage reported on Case Road Crown Castel cell tower situation. At this time the underground utilities are in the way however the culvert will be located around them. DTE to move and install a new pole, work was to be done on October 8, still waiting to be done.

  8. Michigan Farmland Agreement for Wilkin, Robert Marion and Marvin Marion - Mr. Robert Marion abstained from a vote. Mr. Robert Prehn moved, supported by Mrs. Gordon to accept the Michigan Farmland Agreement for Robert Marion, Marvin Marion, and Dennis and Alice Wilkin. Applications need to be forwarded onto Michigan Department of Agriculture. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. Motion carried.

  9. Trustee report - Zoning Board looking into giving the Planning Commission more flexibility with the zoning ordinance. Fred Lucas, attorney for Saline Township will be notified of any changes that the board may feel are appropriate.

  10. Zoning/Building Administrator - Carl Girbach and Pete Morris still working through issues on the vehicles being worked on at the Girbach home. Arrons Landscaping was notified that any dumping or burring in the township would require a permit.

  11. Fireboard report - Everything was in line on their audit. New tanker is being purchased.

  12. Township hall manager reported furnace is working. Mr. Gumtow is looking into estimates for having the inside of the hall painted.

  13. Board Member Comments - Mrs. Gordon is checking into software for the Saline Township web site that would provide the public with tax information

  14. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm.