The Bennington Township regular board meeting was called to order by Supervisor Lee Ash on November 5, 2012, 7:00pm at the Township Hall.
Present: Jim Forsythe, Cindy Garber, Lee Ash, Nancy Zdunic, Donna Ash.
Forsythe moved to approve the agenda as printed. Second by Garber. Motion carried.
Zdunic moved to approve the minutes for the October 1, 2012 regular board meeting as printed. Second by Forsythe. All board members in favor. Motion carried.
Forsythe moved to accept the Treasurer’s report as presented. Second by L. Ash. All board members in favor. Motion carried.
Zdunic moved to pay bills as presented in the amount of $114,367.50. Second by Forsythe. All board members in favor. Motion carried.
Public Comment:
Frank Gregory- Questioned the final cost of the driveway and the difference of using gravel to crushed asphalt.
Jeff Bartz- Questioned how many times roads were graded and if they would be graded again this year.
Board Reports:
Library- No meeting.
Plan Comm- D. Ash- Reviewed the Final Master Plan. Approved one land division. Forsythe moved to concur with the Planning Commission and approve one land division for Matt and Kevin Dutcher on parcel #010-13-300-003. Second by Zdunic. Motion carried.
Roads- L. Ash- Update.
Web Page- Forsythe- Update.
Unfinished Business:
Shiawassee Economic Development- Justin Horvath gave a presentation.
New Business:
2011 – 2012 Audit – L. Ash moved approve the Township 2011 – 2012 Audit by Demis & Wenzlick. Second by Garber. All board members in favor. Motion carried.
Audit Letter – Forsythe moved to accept the 2011 – 2012 Audit Report on Internal Controls. Second by Garber. All board members in favor. Motion carried.
Snow Plow Bids- Three bids were received. Sunburst Gardens: Plow Hall $55, Salt $85, Hourly $45. Twin Oaks: Plow Hall $55, Salt $85, Hourly $45. Jerry Gutting: Plow Hall $65, Salt $65, Hourly $45. Zdunic moved to accept the bid from Twin Oaks Mowing and Snowplowing LLC for $55.00 per plow for the Township Hall at two inches of snow, $65.00 per salt application upon request only and $45.00 per hour for snow removal at cemeteries upon request. Second by Garber. All board members in favor. Motion carried.
Insurance Renewal- Forsythe moved to renew the Township insurance with Burnham & Flower at a cost of $5,627.00. Second by L. Ash. All board members in favor. Motion carried.
MTA Annual – Garber moved to have the Township pay the cost of board members who wish to attend the MTA County Annual Meeting at a cost of $11.00 per person. Second by Zdunic. All board members in favor. Motion carried.
L. Ash moved to adjourn. Second by Forsythe. Motion carried.
Adjournment at 8:19pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Donna Ash, Clerk