August 9, 2010 Meeting & Workshop Minutes

LINCOLN TOWNSHIP
CLARE COUNTY
P.O. BOX 239
LAKE GEORGE, MI 48633
989-588-9841

Minutes for August 9, 2010

Supervisor, Dennis R. Zimmerman
Clerk, Carol L. Majewski
Treasurer, Maggie Carey
Trustee, Stella Hardin
Trustee, Mike Tobin

Minutes
Regular Meeting
Lincoln Township Board
09 August, 2010

Supervisor Zimmerman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance.

Present were, Zimmerman, Tobin, Hardin, Carey and Majewski. Also present were 28 other interested community members, county officials and township employees and appointees.

Zimmerman announced that long time Lincoln Township resident Fred Harman has passed away. Fred Harmon was the owner/operator of Lincoln Sanitation for many years. Fred was a generous contributor to many township clubs and organizations.

Minutes of the 12 July 2010 meeting approved as read.
Treasurer’s report was accepted as presented.

Motion by Tobin to pay the monthly bills, second by Hardin, roll call vote, 5 yea, motion carried.

Zimmerman read correspondence from the attorney regarding a meeting on Zoning as it pertains to Medical Marijuana. He also read correspondence from the DNR on the Lowell Howard seawall replacement and a letter from the Health Dept. regarding the property located at 658 W. Shingle Lake Dr. that explained that the property does not currently meet the requirements to be considered a public health hazard.

Commissioners Grim and Lockmiller gave the County report. The County is partnering with Waste Management and will collect hazardous household waste again this year on Sept. 22nd. Interested persons can now access the County website to retrieve election results. The Moving Wall opening ceremony was attended by 1500 people.

Road Commission Engineer Stocking reported that the Downtown Enhancement project will begin on Sept. 07, 2010 with a completion date of prior to November 15, 2010. Utility work will start right away.

County Controller Newkirk explained the broad band project. The project is to establish an intergovernmental network. There are several entities already participating. The board expressed its interest in participating in the network.

Chief Majewski reported 31 rescue, 1 weather and 1 gas line related runs for the month of July, 198 year to date.

Clerk Majewski presented a bill from Lapham for $2000.00. The board concluded that Lapham must provide a full break down and reconciliation of 4 bills they have submitted as well as the grading plan that they charged for. Carey had asked for the grading plan some months back and it is yet to be presented. Carey will send Lapham a letter requesting the desired information.

Motion by Majewski to change the township hall and fire hall phone service to Charter, second by Zimmerman, all in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Majewski to approve a general fund expenditure of $570.00 for the purpose of purchasing 6 blow molded tables from Staples ($95.00 each), second by Zimmerman, all in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Carey to adopt resolution number 080910-C, a resolution to approve a cost of living increase of 4% for the general fund employees, appointees and nonelected officials, second by Zimmerman ; Tobin requested that his Cemetery Commissioner hourly rate not be included in the increase, Zimmerman and Carey agreed to amend their motions to reflect that request, roll call vote, 5 yea, resolution adopted.

Motion by Carey to adopt resolution number 080910-D, a resolution to approve a cost of living increase of 4% for the fire department personnel, retroactive to 01 June 2010, second by Zimmerman, roll call vote, 5 yea, resolution adopted.

Motion by Zimmerman to appoint Pat Graham to the Planning Commission, second by Tobin, all in favor, motion carried.

There will be an informational meeting regarding the W. Lake George Drive proposed Special Assessment on 04 September 2010 at 2:00 p.m.

Public Comment: Tom Gadau asked who would attend the informational meeting. Zimmerman said that any interested person may attend, Zimmerman will attend and Stocking will attend. It is information only, there will be no action. A citizen asked about the sign and trash can at the end of Newsom St. the sign and the trash can will be removed without delay. Rolf Hudson inquired about the Eel grass on Lake George. Zimmerman explained that the plant is native to the lake and is not harmful; in fact it is quite good for the lake providing habitat, food and nutrients. Due to the sunny, warm weather the plant is prolific, but will soon drop to the bottom. It is too late to harvest this year, but should it be as prolific next year the board will consider harvesting. Tobin reminded everyone that there is a wake law on Lake George. High speed boating is allowed from 11:00 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. only. The brush pile at the compost field was discussed. The compost field is currently left open at all times with attendant present on Wednesdays from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. and Sundays 9:00 a.m. until noon.

Motion by Hardin to adjourn the meeting, second by Tobin, all in favor, meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

Carol L. Majewski, Clerk

Minutes
Workshop
Lincoln Township Board
09 August, 2010

Supervisor Zimmerman called the workshop to order at 7:03 p.m.
Present were – Carey, Hardin, Tobin, Zimmerman and Majewski. Also present was Steve Stocking and 5 other interested persons.

Zimmerman explained the reason for the workshop was do discuss and consider the Downtown Enhancement project. Stocking presented an informational packet.

Stocking reported that the township share of the road project was coming in under budget at $63,000.00 and the road commission share would also be $63,000.00. The Enhancement portion of the project is also under budget and the township share of the $157,000.00 is $63,000 (40%).

The 1700 feet of road from Lake George Ave to Mannsiding is estimated at an amount not to exceed $63,000.00.
We could save about $10,000.00 if the contractor agrees to the county bid price of $42.42 a ton for paving.

Motion to adopt resolution number 080910-A, a resolution regarding the Enhancement portion of the project, second by Carey, roll call vote, 5 yea, resolution adopted.

Motion by Zimmerman to adopt resolution number 080910-B, a resolution regarding the Paving portion of the project, second by Tobin, roll call vote, 5 yea, resolution adopted.

Carey inquired about the billing process. Stocking said that the road commission will pay and we will reimburse the road commission.

Tobin inquired about a timeline. Stocking said he would get a progress schedule from the contractor.

Stocking will present a plan for the sidewalk to the park at our September meeting as we would like to do that at the same time as the rest of the improvements.

Motion by Tobin to adjourn the meeting, second by Hardin, all in favor, meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

Carol L. Majewski, Clerk