THOMAS TOWNSHIP
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
8215 Shields Drive, Saginaw, MI 48609
September 9, 2013
7:00 o’clock p.m.
1.
The Regular Board Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor Weise.
2.
PRESENT:
Weise, Thayer, Radewahn, Thompson, Brosofski, Ryder-Petre, Weber
ABSENT:
None
ALSO PRESENT:
Fire Chief, Michael Cousins; DPW Director, Rick Hopper;
Township Attorney, Otto Brandt; Finance Director, Deidre Frollo; Director of
Community Development, Dan Sika; Police Chief, Steve Kocsis; Township Manager,
Russell Taylor; Parks and Recreation Director, John Corriveau; Deputy Clerk, Betsy
Wietfeldt and 7 interested parties.
3.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
4.
Motion was made by Thompson, seconded by Brosofski to approve the agenda as
presented. Motion carried unanimously.
****AMENDED AGENDA****
AGENDA
THOMAS TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING
8215 Shields Drive, Saginaw, MI 48609
September 9, 2013
7 P.M.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of Board Minutes August 5, 2013.
B.
Approval of Expenditures.
C.
Approve the hiring of Kelly Deering as a probationary Fire Fighter.
D.
Approve the hiring of Tim Woodcock as a probationary Fire Fighter.
E.
Approve the hiring of Neil Froncek as a Building Inspector.
F.
Approve the resignation of Fire Department clerical employee Roxanne Lone.
G.
Approve the hiring of Sherri Simerson as a probationary part time Fire Department clerical
employee.
Communications-Petitions-Citizen Comments
It is requested that you state your name and address for the record.
Public Hearing
A.
None.
Unfinished Business
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A.
9.
10.
11.
12.
5.
Approve Resolution 13-12 approving the Hardwood Estates Road reconstruction project through
the Subdivision Road Revolving Fund.
New Business
A.
Award the bid for the Roberts Park pavilion reconstruction to Wolgast Restoration in the amount
of $82,121.73.
B.
Approve the five year METRO Act Right of Way Permit Extension for AT&T.
C.
Approve Administrative Policy #451 Identity Theft Prevention Program.
D.
Award the study of water meters for the proposed system wide water meter replacements to OHM
in the amount of $13,500.
E.
Authorize sending a letter to the Michigan Department of Transportation, Bay City TSC office to
request a safety study of the median crossing for Gaslight Drive on Gratiot Road.
F.
Approve Ordinance 13-G-05, Use of Non-Motorized Pathways.
G.
Approve Ordinance 13-G-06, a text amendment to Title 1, Chapter 3 and Section 3 Municipal
Civil Infraction, Designation of Authorized Township Official.
H.
Approve the purchase of a copy machine for the Public Safety Building from The Document
Company in the amount of $7,028.28.
I.
Approve Resolution 13-16, allowing for giving and receiving Mutual Aid for Fire Departments
within Saginaw County along with approval of the Mutual Aid Agreement.
J.
Approve Proclamation 13-01, in honor of the Thomas Township Fire Departments 50 years in
service.
Reports
A.
Supervisor
D.
Manager
H.
Fire Dept.
B.
Clerk
E.
Community Development
I.
Police Dept
C.
Treasurer
F.
DPW
J.
Parks & Recreation
G.
Finance
K.
Board Members
Executive Session
None
Adjournment
It was moved by Ryder-Petre, seconded by Thayer to approve the consent agenda, as
amended with the addition of “F” and “G”. Motion carried unanimously.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Approval of Township Board Minutes from the regular meeting 08/05/20133;
Expenditures consisting of;
General Fund
$206,600.66
Public Safety-Fire Department
17,801.72
Fire Apparatus
0.00
Public Safety-Police Department
80,853.79
Public Safety-Drug Law Enforcement
0.00
Downtown Development Authority
5,054.33
Parks
31,896.15
Parks Capital Improvement Fund
0.00
Road Revolving Fund
90,570.33
HSC Grant Administration
0.00
Sewer Fund
143,618.69
Water Fund
300,660.60
Municipal Refuse
93,540.77
Watermain Extensions
0.00
HSC Expansion
0.00
Tax
687,607.08
Approve the hiring of Kelly Deering as a probationary Fire Fighter.
Approve the hiring of Tim Woodcock as a probationary Fire Fighter.
Approve the hiring of Neil Froncek as a Buidling Instpector.
Accept the resignation of Fire Department clerical employee Roxanne Lone.
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G.
Approve the hiring of Sherri Simerson as a Fire Department clerical employee.
6.
Communications-Petitions-Citizen Comments:
A.
None.
7.
Public Hearing
A.
None.
8.
Old Business
A.
It was moved by Weber, seconded by Thompson to TABLE resolution 13-12
approving the Hardwood Estates Road reconstruction project through the
Subdivision Road Revolving fund. Motion carried unanimously.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: Weise, Radewahn, Thompson, Weber, Ryder-Petre, Brosofski, Thayer
Nays: None
Absent: None
9.
New Business:
A.
It was moved by Weber, seconded by Thompson to award the bind for the
Roberts Park pavilion reconstruction to Wolgast Restoration in the amount of
$82,121.73
B.
It was moved by Radewahn, seconded by Ryder-Petre to approve the five year
METRO Act Right of Way Permit Extension for AT&T. Motion carried
unanimously.
C.
It was moved by Thompson, seconded by Ryder-Petre to approve Administrative
Policy #451 Identity Theft Prevention Program. Motion carried unanimously.
D.
It was moved by Ryder-Petre, seconded by Brosofski to award the study of water
meters for the proposed system wide water meter replacement to OHM in the
amount of $13,500.00. Motion carried unanimously.
E.
It was moved by Thayer seconded by Radewahn to authorize sending a letter to
the Michigan Department of Transportation, Bay City TSC office to request a
safety study of the medial crossing for Gaslight Drive on Gratiot Road. Motion
carried unanimously.
F.
It was moved by Thompson, seconded by Brosofski to approve Ordinance 13-G05, Use of Non-Motorized Pathways. Motion carried unanimously.
G.
It was moved by Thompson, seconded by Thayer to approve Ordinance 13-G06, a text amendment to Title 1, Chapter 3, Section 3 Municipal Civil Infraction,
Designation of Authorized Township Official. Motion carried unanimously.
H.
It was moved by Brosofski, seconded by Radewahn to award the purchase of a
copy machine for the Public Safety Building to The Document Company in the
amount of $7,028.28. Motion carried unanimously.
I.
It was moved by Ryder-Petre, seconded Thompson to approve Resolution 13-16,
allowing for giving and receiving Mutual Aid for Fire Departments within
Saginaw County along with approval of the Mutual Aid Agreement.
J.
It was moved by Radewahn, seconded by Weber to approve Proclamation 13-01
in honor of the Thomas Township Fire Departments 50 years in service.
10.
Report of Officers and Staff:
A.
Supervisor’s Report: None
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B.
Clerk’s Report: None
C.
Treasurer’s Report: Working on delinquent personal property.
D.
Manager’s Report: None.
E.
Receive and file Community Development Reports.
F.
Receive and file Finance Departments Reports.
G.
Receive and file Fire Departments Reports.
H.
Receive and file Police Departments Reports.
I
Receive and file Parks and Recreations Reports.
J.
Board Member Reports: None.
K.
Receive and file DPW reports.
11.
Executive Session:
A.
None
12.
It was moved by Brosofski, seconded by Thompson to adjourn the meeting at
7:34 p.m. Carried unanimously.
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Edward Brosofski, Clerk
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Dated