LINCOLN TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

DECEMBER 9th 2003

            The regular meeting of the Lincoln Township Board was called to order by the Supervisor with all members present and 14 guests.

            Public comment was heard and agenda was amended by motion from Wray with second by Sheets. Motion carried.

            Correspondence was read from county treasurer regarding audit.

            The minutes of November�s meeting were approved by motion from Sheets and seconded by Wray.

            The treasurer�s report was given. A motion to pay bills was made by Ahearn and seconded by Sheets. Roll call vote: Wray-YES, Nightlinger-YES, Ahearn-YES, Hughes-YES, Sheets-YES. Approved unanimously.

            The fire department, planning commission, code enforcement officer and water district reports were given.

            Hughes motioned and Wray seconded the hiring of Brian Fales Sr. as  fire fighter trainee. Motion approved unanimously.

            Hughes motioned and Ahearn seconded the purchase of an EXTECH decibel meter for $1100.00. Roll call vote: Sheets-YES, Hughes-YES, Ahearn-YES, Nightlinger-YES, Wray-YES. Motion approved unanimously.

            Motion to approve a resolution to set regular meeting dates for Lincoln Township Board meetings, for 2^nd Tuesday of each month, was made by Wray and seconded by Sheets. Roll call vote: Ahearn-YES, Sheets-YES, Wray-YES, Hughes-YES, Nightlinger-YES. Resolution approved unanimously.

            A motion by Ahearn and seconded by Sheets was approved  to table the Stark Rd. water line extension until January meeting.

            A motion by Hughes and seconded by Wray was approved to allow board members attendance to the annual MTA Conference and cost for registration, lodging, and meals.

            A motion by Ahearn and second by Hughes to rescind original resolution of approval for township participation in M-30 water line extension.

            A motion by Wray and seconded by Sheets to approve resolution to participate in the M-30 water line, not to exceed $40,000, if limits of 12 REU is removed, fire hydrants are placed every 600 feet in Lincoln Township, and a signature block for Lincoln Township be placed on the 1^st amendment to the filtered water service agreement. Roll call vote: Ahearn-YES, Nightlinger-YES, Hughes-YES, Wray-YES, Sheets absent. Approved unanimously.

            A motion by Hughes with second by Wray was approved to allow generator placement by Verizon at existing tower site.

            The appointment of Joe Leigeb to 12-31-06, Sheila Mesler and Gary Elza to 12-31-05 and Kevin Wray to 12-31-04, to the planning commission, was approved by motion from Hughes and seconded by Ahearn. Motion carried.

            The appointment of Joe Leigeb to 12-31-06 and Monty McCann to 12-31-05, to the zoning board of appeals was approved by motion from Wray and seconded by Ahearn.

            A mutual aide agreement between Lincoln Township Fire Department and the DNR was approved by motion from Hughes and seconded by Ahearn.

            Motion by Wray and seconded by Hughes to approve Lyle Jacobs for snow plowing of township hall lot. Motion carried unanimously.

            Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

            Larry Hughes Clerk

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