The regular meeting of
the Big Prairie Township Board was called to order
at 7:00PM
by Supervisor Wright.
The Pledge of allegiance
was said.
Roll call showed the following
Board members present. Wright, Baker, Ruehmeier, Davison
and Anderson.
Motion by Anderson
seconded by Ruehmeier to approve the minutes of the
March 11, 2008 Board meeting as received, motion
carried. Motion by Anderson
seconded by Davison to approve the minutes of the
March 13, 2008 budget workshop meeting as received,
motion carried. Motion
by Ruehmeier seconded by Davison to approve the minutes
of the March 25, 2008 public budget hearing
as received, motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report
Beginning Balance 171812.08
Income 110790.97
Disbursements 24579.30
Balance 104315.47
Report filed for audit.
Correspondence read
Zoning Administrator’s
Report reviewed. Zoning Administrator was asked about a street
light at Beech and Diane.
Discussion on non conforming buildings being
rebuilt. Wright,
Hall and Crowe will meet to discuss this problem.
Planning commission:
The Ordinance is done, finishing the map and
hope to hold public hearing on May
21, 2008.
Assessor:
Jackie stated there were 74 at Board of Review,
including mail ins. The new forms completed and given to the Clerk.
Judgment for Consumers Energy should be finalized
in 90 days. Jackie
commended the Board of Review on a good job done.
Fire Dept:
20 runs for the month, 14 medical and 6 fires.
They are working on a replacement for the medical
rig. They will use tanker and water source rigs while
rescue truck is being done.
The Board thanked them for working so hard
on best prices. Motion by Anderson seconded by Davison to approve the
cab and chassis from Borgman Ford and box refurbishment
for medical truck, funds to be drawn as needed form
fire fund.
Roll Call Vote:
Wright, yea
Baker, yea
Ruehmeier, yea
Anderson,yea
Davison, yea
Motion carried
Board reports:
Nick Ruehmeier to supply information for the
fire dept. to Mary Anderson for the web page.
Clerk was asked to check millage amount on
the Goodwell contract.
Supervisor talked with Norm Ochs.
The board could go to the farmer and ask to
buy 20 feet of land. Wright to contact the attorney on Assessors
plat. Prairie
restoration was discussed.
This is in the area of Pine and 20th
St.
Requests or comments from the audience, none.
Motion by Wright seconded
by Anderson to approve and pay bills including
fire checks when available, motion carried.
Charter Franchise agreement.
Motion by Ruehmeier seconded by Davison to
sign agreement. Roll call vote:
Wright, yes
Ruehmeier, yea
Baker, yea
Davison, yea
Anderson,
yea
Motion carried
Clean-up is set for May 10, 2008 from 9:00
a.m. to 1:00
p.m. Free to Township residents. Clerk to advertise
in the River
Valley
and the Hi-Lites 2 weeks.
Millage ballot wording
for the fire Millage: Motion by Wright seconded by Davison to accept
the wording pending Attorney approval, motion carried.
Election Commission:
Meeting opened with all present.
The following election workers were chosen:
Baker, Buckley, Calabreeze and Dood.
School election is May 6, 2008.
Wright will contact the
Park Commission on mowing the Hall again this year
and thank them for the snow plowing.
Rec Area 5 year Plan:
Park Commission would like to split the cost
of 5912.00 for the up date to the plan.
Motion by Baker seconded by Davison to split
the cost 50/50 with the Park Commission not to exceed
3,000.00, motion carried.
Anderson
asked what is the best avenue to repair the dirt roads. Supervisor will contact Jim David. Question on people picking up calcium chloride.
Assessor’s Office.
Wright will change the door around, remove
the air conditioner and have the plugs checked.
No further business to come before the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Subject to Board approval
Judith Baker, Clerk