The Bennington Township Regular Board meeting was called to order by Supervisor Lee Ash on November 6, 2006, 7:00pm at the Bennington Township Hall.
Present: Ray Wirth, Nancy Zdunic, Lee Ash, Gerald Sayles, Donna Ash.
Sayles moved to approve the agenda with the addition of the Brewer Road construction bill. Second by Wirth. Motion carried.
Zdunic moved to approve the minutes for the November 6, 2006 regular board meeting as printed. Second by Sayles. Motion carried.
L. Ash moved to approve the Treasurer’s report as presented. Second by Sayles. Roll call vote: All board members in favor. Motion carried.
Sayles moved to pay bills in the amount of $14,541.72 as presented. Second by Wirth. Roll call vote: All board members in favor. Motion carried.
COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR:
W. Roszman- Co. Comm. Update.
F. Gregory- Questions if there was Ambulance Assessments on vacant property. The Treasurer stated there was not and if he was assessed for vacant property to let her know.
BOARD REPORTS:
Sheriffs Dept- 100 complaints handled in November in the Township.
Fire/Ambulance- G. Hubbard - SSESA - October there were 1 fire, 3 MFR, 3 ALS and 2 no transport. The Fire Fighters Award Banquet is scheduled for January 20.
Library - F. Gregory- Report on file. Rush Twp did not vote to withdraw from the library.
Plan Comm- Sayles moved to concur with the Planning Commission and approve 7 land divisions for Rodman/Foreman on parent parcel #010-20-400-002. Sayles moved to concur with the Planning Commission and approve the Special Use Permit Application for a Commercial and Training Facility proposed by John L. Stoker, D.O. at 7303 S. Delaney Rd., Owosso, Section 27 of Bennington Township for a Dog Kennel. Second by L. Ash. Motion carried. L. Ash moved to concur with the Planning Commission and approve the Rezoning for Hefner/Dutcher from A-2 to B-2. Second by Sayles. Roll call vote: All board members in favor. Motion carried.
Drain Commissioner Gary Holzhausen present to answer any questions. Mr. Holzhausen fielded many questions from the Board and residents regarding the drain assessments. Mr. Holzhausen answered questions and provided information regarding the drain assessments.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Cemetery Signs- No new information as of this time.
Cable Service- No new information as of this time.
Drain Assessment- Gary Holzhausen previously answered questions regarding drain assessments. There is currently no past drains being assessed to Bennington Twp. residents over three years old.
NEW BUSINESS:
Burnham & Flower- Insurance Renewal- Requesting that the Township increase its liability from 4 million to 5 million. L. Ash moved to renew the policy as it stands at 4 million dollars for liability and check into the need for an increase in liability. Second by Sayles. Roll call vote: All board members in favor. Motion carried.
Soil Erosion Permit- Sayles moved to obtain a Soil Erosion Permit Application for review at the next meeting. Second by L. Ash. Roll call vote: All board members in favor. Motion carried.
Bd. of Review- A notice will be placed in the paper requesting a letter of interest from anyone who may be interested.
Wirth moved to adjourn. Second by Sayles. Motion carried.
Adjournment at 9:10pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Donna Ash, Clerk