The Bennington Township regular board meeting was called to order by Supervisor Lee Ash on January 2, 2006, 7:00pm at the Bennington Township Hall.
Present: Ray Wirth, Nancy Zdunic, Lee Ash, Donna Ash.
Gerald Sayles was not present.
Wirth moved to approve the agenda as printed. Second by L. Ash. Motion carried.
Zdunic moved to approve the minutes for the December 5, 2005 regular board meeting as printed. Second by Wirth. Motion carried.
Zdunic moved to approve the minutes for the December 28, 2005 special board meeting as printed. Second by L. Ash. Motion carried.
L. Ash moved to accept the Treasurer’s report as presented. Second by D. Ash. Motion carried.
Zdunic moved to pay bills as presented in the amount of $29,610.76. Second by Wirth. Roll call vote: All board members present in favor. Motion carried.
COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR:
W. Roszman- Co. Comm. Update.
BOARD REPORTS:
Sheriff Deputy C. Carson- Update.
Perry Ambulance/Fire- G. Hubbard- 2 fire, 4 MFR, 5 ambulance runs for November 2005.
Library- F. Gregory- Had election of officers. The Argus Press will be the libraries official paper. Received the results from the Consumer Survey. Received a Gates grant.
Plan Comm- D. Ash- No meeting in December.
Roads- A special meeting was held to discuss roads. Minutes are on file.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Ron Salander - Cemetery Issue- Write another letter to Mr. Salander.
NEW BUSINESS:
Board of Review Training- D. Ash moved to pay for the Board of Review members to attend training provided by MTA at a cost of $60.00/member for all members who can attend. Second by L. Ash. Roll call vote: All board members present in favor. Motion carried.
Benn. Greens Extension- L. Ash moved to grant Eyde Company, Bennington Greens, an extension for final plat approval to expire on December 31, 2006. Second by Zdunic. Roll call vote: All board members present in favor. Motion carried.
Cemetery Space Price- Zdunic moved to increase the cost of one cemetery space for non Township residents to $400.00 per space effective immediately. Second by L. Ash. Roll call vote: All board members present in favor. Motion carried.
Cemetery Snow Plowing- A resident has requested that the Cemeteries be plowed during the winter. The board discussed plowing the Cemeteries prior to Christmas for people to be able to place items for Christmas. This subject will be brought up this coming fall.
Pension Fund Costs- Pension Fund costs at the last meeting. Costs were provided and discussed. Board will try to set up a meeting with the Pension company to discuss costs and options.
Budget- L. Ash moved to transfer $3000.00 from Cemetery Capital Outlay, 101-276-970, to Cemetery Repairs and Maintenance, 101-276-930. Second by D. Ash. Roll call vote: All board members present in favor. Motion carried.
L. Ash moved to adjourn. Second by Wirth. Motion carried.
Adjournment at 9:15pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Donna Ash, Clerk