THREE OAKS TOWNSHIP – BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR & BUDGET HEARING MINUTES – MARCH 9, 2020

Three Oaks Township Board of Trustees
Budget Public Hearing & Regular Meeting Minutes March 9, 2020

Public Hearing on the proposed 2020/2021 Budget opened at 7:00 pm. The Township will levy the following millage for the 2020/2021 Budget year .

. 7481- Operating 1.4724- Library .3656 – Roads

The millage rates are the maximum allowable millage by law to be levied. There was not any public comments. The Public Hearing closed at 7:10 pm. The regular meeting called to order at 7:10 pm. Present; Mangold, Osburn, Gordon
Absent; Mitchell and Zabel Motion by Gordon, supported by Osburn, to approve the agenda with the additions of Village grant letter of support request and Michigan Association of Municipal Cemeteries, Inc. request. Motion carried. Motion by Mangold, supported by Gordon, to approve the consent agenda and the adjusted March bills to be paid total of $65,758.54.

Ayes: Mangold, Gordon, Osburn
Nays: None
Absent; Zabel and Mitchell Motion carried 3-0-2

Old Business;
Spring Creek School – Architect Bill Mccollum and General Contractor Gary Geist gave an update of the progress. Main hall dry wall and flooring has been completed. Phase One on schedule for April completion. Old Township Hall Status- Twp. has received from the Twp. Attorney both the Purchase Agreement and Resolution to approve the purchase from The Region of Three Oaks Museum (TROTOM). Motion Mangold, supported by Gordon, to approve resolution authorizing the Township Supervisor and Township Clerk to sign all necessary documents to facilitate the transfer of the property at 8 East Linden Street.

Ayes: Osburn, Gordon Mangold
Nays: None
Absent: Mitchell and Zabel Motion carried 3-0-2

Presentation of copy of email sent to State Senator LaSata of Township opposition to SB 431. New Business;
Proposed 2020/2021 Township Budget- Supervisor Mangold will call for a Special Meeting on Tuesday, March 31, 2020@ 7:00 pm to consider the proposed budget, amendments to the 2019/2020 Township Budget and approve wording for the proposed millage for Ambulance Service, Fire Protection and Township Police Patrol. Auditor – A proposal for audit services has been received from Maner Costerisan CPAs and interest has been indicated by Kruggel Lawton CPAs. Search will continue. Resolutions – Motion by Gordon, supported by Osburn, to adopt the following Resolutions for 2020/2021; Post Audit Twp. Bills, Attorney, Depositories and Twp. Investment & Depository Designation.

Ayes: Osburn, Mangold, Gordon
Nays: None
Absent: Mitchell and Zabel Motion carried 3-0-2

Motion by Mangold, supported by Gordon, to adopt the Resolution Regarding Public Information Coordinator and Policy of Charges for public Information.

Ayes: Osburn, Mangold, Gordon
Nays: None
Absent: Mitchell and Zabel Motion carried 3-0-2

Motion by Mangold, supported by Osburn, to adopt the Trustee Salary Resolution at $2,320.80 annually.

Ayes: Mangold, Gordon, Osburn
Nays: None
Absent: Mitchell and Zabel Motion carried 3-0-2

Motion by Gordon, supported by Osburn, to adopt the Supervisor Salary Resolution at $11,005.18 annually.

Ayes: Osburn, Gordon, Mangold
Nays: None
Absent: Mitchell and Zabel Motion carried 3-0-2

Motion by Mangold, supported by Gordon, to adopt the Clerk Salary Resolution at $18,597.00 annually.

Ayes: Gordon, Osburn, Mangold
Nays: None
Absent: Mitchell and Zabel Motion carried 3-0-2

Motion by Gordon, supported by Mangold, to adopt the Treasurer Salary Resolution at $14,788.00 annually.

Ayes: Mangold, Gordon, Osburn
Nays: None
Absent: Mitchell and Zabel Motion carried 3-0-2

Motion by Mangold, supported by Gordon, to adopt the Election Workers Compensation Resolution as presented.

Ayes: Osburn, Mangold, Gordon
Nays: None
Absent: Mitchell and Zabel Motion carried 3-0-2

Motion by Mangold, supported by Gordon, to adopt the Attendance at Educational Meetings Resolution as presented.

Ayes: Mangold, Osburn, Gordon
Nays: None
Absent: Mitchell and Zabel Motion carried 3-0-2

Reviewed request from Village of Three Oaks for a Letter of Support of their grant application from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for ADA
compliant recreational upgrades at Watkins Park. Supervisor will contact Village President to get more information. Motion by Mangold, supported by Osburn, to join the Michigan Association of Municipal Cemeteries 2020 Membership at $40.00.
Ayes: Osburn, Gordon, Mangold

Nays: None
Absent: Mitchell and Zabel

Motion Carried 3-0-2

Meeting adjourned @ 8:20 pm. Next regular meeting, Monday, April 13, 2020

Minutes submitted by; George A. Mangold