Perry Township Regular Meeting
Board: Sidney Grinnell, Supervisor; Sandra Michalek, Clerk; Troy Parmalee, Treasurer; Sue Hammond & Peggy Michalek, Trustees
Guests: Jim Smith; Justin Horvath; Bob & Phyllis Dickerson; Devin Miller; Norm Caldwell; Bill Morris; Paul Rogers; Elizabeth Wehman; Steve Reed; Buck Kuisel; Joe Hune
The meeting was opened with the pledge to the flag. All board members were present.
Parmalee moved, second by Hammond to approve the agenda. Carried
Parmalee moved, second by P. Michalek to approve the Feb. 3 & 24th minutes with corrections to the budget work session minutes. Carried
Public comments: D. Miller had information on the Laingsburg recycling.
Reports: SSESA had 21 runs in the township in January. Zoning had 1 deck permit; DDA is waiting for the State determination on the Talbot property.
S. Michalek moved, second by Hammond to approve the financial statement and pay the bills. All ayes
There were cost changes presented for the road program and they will be in the budget and presented at the budget hearing March 27th.
B. Reed, Granger commented on the drop off sites for recycling. We need community commitment and involvement. The site needs to be convenient & bin assessable. May need to erect platforms by the bins. They just charge enough to cover transportation.
R. Morris indicated the Cub Scouts, who represent Perry, Morrice, & Shaftsburg, would be willing to help with recycling. They could be part of promoting & educating the area on recycling. They could help picking up recyclables for the elderly and work with municipalities. Dickerson offered the use of the Transfer Station, but the Village has no money to help, but asked for a proposal for the Village, Twp., & City and they would see what could be done.
N. Caldwell needs to install the final cast iron stakes for monumentation when the frost is gone. There are 6 NW sections to do in 2011 and that will complete the township marking the section lines. Parmalee moved, second by P. Michalek to finish the monumentation project in 2011 at a cost of $7,000. All ayes
P. Michalek moved, second by Parmalee to contribute $2,000 to fireworks for the Morrice Community Homecoming. All ayes
Buck Kuisel, Paul Rogers, & Joe Hune, candidates for State offices this year spoke briefly to the board.
The Assessor is involved in a 14-point review by the Equalization Dept. Parmalee moved, second by S. Michalek to approve the Poverty Exemption Guidelines for 2010. All ayes. Michalek moved, second by Hammond to approve the assessment access resolution that assessment information is available at the township hall and on the website. All ayes.
Sakor Technologies is looking for expansion & growth and may be coming into the township and the decision will be made in the next few months. The board was concerned that an announcement was made in the newspaper and no board member was aware other than the supervisor. The issues that revolve around confidentiality with businesses relocating were discussed. The majority of the board felt that all board members should be aware of possible events coming down the line so that we can respond to the public if asked. A memo to all board members would be appropriate, letting them know the situation and specific names and locations could be kept out. It was also suggested that when discussing issues with a company we let them know that as a public body there are no secrets that can be kept among the board and all board meetings and correspondence to or from a company is of public record and open to anyone who requests it, per state law. The attorney or SEDP could be contacted on behalf of the township if the situation arises again.
Parmalee moved, second by Hammond to allow the Supervisor to attend the Spring Supervisor’s conference. All ayes
The clerk asked for permission to submit a letter to the Editor concerning the 2010 census. Consensus was to have the letter published.
Parmalee moved, second by P. Michalek to adjourn. Carried
Sandra Michalek Clerk
