May 2, 2016
The Bennington Township regular board meeting was called to order by
Supervisor Lee Ash on May 2, 2016, 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.
Seconded by Zdunic. Motion carried.
Forsythe
moved to approve the minutes for the April 4, 2016 regular board meeting
a printed. Seconded by L. Ash. All board members in favor. Motion
carried.
Forsythe moved to approve the Treasurer’s report as
presented. Seconded by Garber. All board members in favor. Motion
carried.
L. Ash moved to pay bills as presented in the amount
of $23,065.45. Seconded by Forsythe. All board members in favor. Motion
carried.
Public Comment:
Ed Franks – Request to be on the agenda for the next
meeting regarding a Dry Hydrant and a Township Water Well.
Jeff Bartz – County Comm Update.
Justin Horvath – SEDP Update.
Lauri Braid – County Clerk Update. Candidate for
County Clerk
Board Reports:
Library – Humphrey – April minutes on file.
Plan Comm –
D. Ash- Home Occupation Permit approval. Forsythe moved to concur with
the Township Planning Commission and approve a Home Occupation Permit by
Edward French, of 6453 South Delaney Rd., Owosso, MI 48867, for use of
home for Office for Class W. Automotive Wholesaler Business. This
conforms to Specific Standards found under Article 5, Section 5.3.2.A.
Seconded by Zdunic. All board members in favor. Motion carried.
Roads – L. Ash – Update. Obtain a bid to trim trees on
Morrice Road.
Web Page – Forsythe- Update.
Unfinished Business:
Operating Millage – Attorney Lynn Bowne opinion is
that the Township will not need to place the Township Operating Millage
Proposal on the August ballot as the County Operating Millage includes
language that encompasses the Township.
L. Ash moved to rescind the Operating Millage Resolution from the
February 2, 2016 regular board meeting. Seconded by Forsythe. All board
members in favor. Motion carried.
Consumers Energy – Forsythe moved to adopt the
Consumers Energy Resolution to enter into a contract with Consumers
Energy Company for furnishing lighting service and authorize the
Supervisor and the Clerk to execute the contract on the behalf of the
Township. Seconded by L. Ash. All board members in favor. Motion
carried. (Complete wording of resolution and contract are available at
the Township Hall.)
New Business:
Library Board Member - The term for the current
library board member, Ed Humphrey, will expire June 2016. Mr. Humphrey
is not eligible for an additional term. A new member will need to be
appointed.
Great Lakes National Cemetery- L. Ash moved to allow
for the purchase of a wreath to placed at the Great Lakes National
Cemetery during the Memorial Day Ceremony at a cost not to exceed
$100.00. Second by Garber.
All board members in favor. Motion carried.
Flag Pole – Hold for additional bids.
Forsythe moved to adjourn. Seconded by L. Ash. Motion
carried.