THREE OAKS TOWNSHIP – BUDGET HEARING & REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

THREE OAKS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 8, 2021 The Public Hearing on the proposed 2021/2022 Township budget opened virtually via Zoom at 7:00 pm. The Township will levy the following millage rates to support the 2021/2022 Budget year; .7448- General Operating 1.466 – Library .375 – Roads&Bridges 1.750 – Police (Township Residents only, Excludes Village) 1.500- Fire
1.000 – Ambulance
The millage rates are the maximum allowable by law to be levied. The Proposed 2021/2022 Budget was presented. There was not any public comment. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:15 pm. The regular meeting of the Three Oaks Township Board of Trustees was called to order virtually via Zoom at 7:15 pm. Roll Call, Present remotely; Gordon and Mitchell @ their respective homes, Osburn and Mangold @ their offices in the Twp. Hall and Zabel in Moore Haven, FL.
Absent, None
Guests, 7 guests viewing remotely Public Comment; None
Agendas;
A motion by Zabel, supported by Mitchell, to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried.
A motion by Zabel, supported by Gordon, to approve the Consent Agenda with the adjusted March Bills to be paid total of $59,846.43. Roll Call;
Ayes: Gordon, Mitchell, Mangold, Zabel, Osburn
Nays: None
Motion Carried 5-0 Old Business;
Village President Richard Smith presented the Amended 425 Agreement for Township approval. The amendment removes both the Village and Township of Three Oaksfrom having financial obligation in paying for Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer and Water extensions to the Transferred Area. This cost shall be the responsibility of the future owner(s) and or developer(s) of the Transferred Area. The Village of Three Oakswill consider approving the Amended 425 Agreement at their Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Council Meeting. A motion by Mitchell, supported by Osburn, for the Township to approve the Amended 425 Agreement.
The motion carried. The status of the Township’s Recreational Marijuana Establishments ordinance remains in legal review by the Township Attorney. The 2021 One Year contract with the Three Oaks Emergency Vehicle Association was signed on February 8, 2021 with the cost of service remaining at $92,000. A motion by Mangold, supported by Zabel, to accept the offer of One Hundred (100) Dollars by Mike Jelinek for the surplus lP tank located at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Roll Call;
Ayes: Mangold, Zabel, Osburn, Mitchell, Gordon
Nays: None
The motion carried 5-0 New Business;
Set date of Wednesday, March 31,. 2021, 7:00 pm for Special Meeting for Amending 2020/2021 Fiscal Budget and Approving 2021/2022 Fiscal Budget. Discussed reviewing Township Hall operation requirements with the gradual lifting of Covid 19 restrictions. The Township will check with other municipalities as to how they are handling their operations. Discussed going to Electronic bill paying on Post Audit items to ensure on time payments. The Township Clerk and Treasurer will review and report back at April’s meeting. The Board approved to seek estimates on an overhang on the West Service door at the Township Hall. Inclement weather has been causing issues with ice and rain. Mangold authorized to seek estimates and report back. For information, the Board of Review will be conducting hearings as required by law in hearing protests on assessments on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 from 3 – 9 pm and again on Wednesday, March 10,2021 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. These will be both by Zoom and In-Person meetings due to the recent lifting of Covid 19 restrictions. Final Public Comment;
None The meeting was adjourned @ 8:03 pm.
The next regular scheduled meeting, Monday, April 12, 2021 @ 7:00 pm. Respectfully submitted,
George A. Mangold
Township Supervisor