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September 10, 2007
  1. The Regular Meeting of the Saline Township Board was called to order by Supervisor Marion on September 10, 2007 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. Twelve other citizens were present.

  3. Mr. Bohnett led the Pledge of Allegiance.

  4. Mr. R. Marion moved, supported by Mr. Bohnett, that the agenda be approved as presented. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Motion carried.

  5. Mr. Bohnett moved, supported by Mr. R. Marion, that the consent agenda be approved as presented.
    1. Approve minutes from August 13 regular meeting.
    2. Receive Clerk's budget, Financial Report.
    3. Approve 3rd quarter Payroll $16,820.29.
    4. Approve Accounts Payable in the amount of $13,072.43.

  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. City of Saline has hired Carl Barr of Ypsilanti to help them with some of the legal issues regarding Biltmore. Attorney Lucas has been in contact with the City and has discussed the consent agreement along with the 425 possibilities. Attorneys Lucas, Barr and Greene will be meeting on Friday to have further discussion regarding the law suit.
    2. Washtenaw County Road Commission has lowered many of the rural bridge load limits. Some apprehension regarding this limit because the weight of current fire trucks may be over the allowable limit. Road Commission will have only 3 members versus the proposed discussion of having a board of 5 members.
    3. Washtenaw County Permits Building had a meeting discussing the possibilities of increasing permit rates, cutting back staff or not providing services to local areas which would include Village of Dexter, Augusta, Lodi, Scio, and Saline Townships.
    4. Clerk Baldus handed out a draft copy of an Employee Manual. Members will read and discuss any issues next month. Attorney Lucas will receive a copy for review. Manual should be established in January 2008.

  8. Jacqueline Oakley of Ypsilanti would like the Board to grant her permission to photograph and post Oakhill Cemetery tombstones to the internet. Mrs. Gordon would like Jacqueline to be present at the October meeting to ask questions and be present with credentials.

  9. Trustees report consisted of inquiries regarding the completion of Willow Road culvert and a residential fence complaint.

  10. No Zoning/Building Administrator report.

  11. No Fireboard Meeting report.

  12. Township Hall Manager reported fixing one more window.

  13. Mrs. Gordon reminded residents that September 14th is the due date for summer deferments or payment of taxes. Mrs. Gumtow reminded citizens that Fall cleanup is cancelled.

  14. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm.