WINDSOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

REGULAR MEETING – MARCH 11, 2008

MEETING ROOM – 7:30 P.M.

 

Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Art St. Clair.

Present: A. St. Clair, Towsley, J. St. Clair, Blair, Kline, Marsh, Slucter

Also present: J. Richard Robinson, Township Attorney

The pledge of allegiance was led by Scout Jerod Gardner from Troop 43.  The troop was in attendance working on a merit badge.

Kline Moved and Blair seconded to approve the agenda as amended. (Adding Sewer Resolution under Old Business).  Carried unanimously.

Slucter moved and Kline seconded to approve the consent agenda for the Minutes of February 26 meeting as amended (changing due to we owe), Treasurer’s report and pay general fund bills totaling $135289.37 (vouchers 21100-21157 & 18074 – 18140).  Carried unanimously.

Blair gave report from Planning Commission and Master Plan. 

Sgt. Doug Burkhardt, Eaton County Sheriff Department, reported that in the past two weeks we have had 151 calls with 113 being traffic related.

Cribley gave report from Emergency Service Department.

J. St. Clair offered and Blair supported the Resolution Authorizing Transfer of Funds for Bond Repayment.

Ayes: Slucter, Marsh, Towsley, A. St. Clair, J. St. Clair, Blair, Kline

Nays: none

Absent: none

Resolution adopted 7-0 (copy attached)

Slucter moved and Marsh seconded to approve the Memorial Day Parade. Carried unanimously.

Al Surrink gave update on Flood Insurance Project.

Carroll “Sue” Butler, former trustee and planning commission member and chair, introduced herself as a candidate for Windsor Charter Township Supervisor.

Bob Blackburn introduced himself as a candidate for County Commission # 10.

 The Scouts asked questions about the board activities and how they can help the community.

Towsley offered Slucter supported going into closed session for discussion with Township Attorney about land purchase as allowed by 15.268(d).

Ayes:  Kline, Blair, A. St. Clair, Towsley, J. St. Clair, Marsh, Slucter

Nays: none

Absent: none

Resolution adopted 7-0

Moved into closed session at 8:08 PM.

Returned to open session at 9:02 PM

Slucter offered and Marsh supported the Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Real Property (Parcel No 080-002-100-022-00 known as the former Lange property on Creyts Road).

Ayes: A. St. Clair, J. St. Clair, Slucter, Blair, Marsh, Kline, Towsley

Nays: none

Absent: none

Resolution adopted 7-0 (copy attached)

With no further business Kline moved and J. St. Clair seconded to adjourn the meeting.  Carried unanimously.  Adjourned at 9:08 PM

                                                            Linda Towsley, Clerk