The regular meeting of the Lincoln Township Board was called to order by the Supervisor with all board members present and 22 guests.

The agenda was approved by motion from Hughes and seconded by Ensign.

Public comment was heard.

New County Commissioner Tom Neuenfeldt addressed the board.

Minutes of December's meeting were approved by motion from Briggs and seconded by Ensign. Approved unanimously. The treasurer's report was given.

Motion by Oswald and seconded by Ensign to pay bills on hand. Roll call vote: Briggs-YES, Wray- YES, Oswald-YES, Hughes-YES, Ensign-YES. Approved unanimously.

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

Wray motioned and Hughes seconded for code enforcement officer attendance of annual conference on March 9, 10, 11, in Mt. Pleasant. Roll call vote: Ensign-YES, Hughes-YES, Oswald- YES, Wray-YES, Briggs-NO. Motion approved.

Planning commission asked to make recommendation to board for use of and variance for old township hall.

Resolution by Wray and seconded by Ensign to set 2005-6 supervisor's salary at $15,318.00. Roll call vote: Ensign-YES, Hughes-YES, Oswald-YES, Wray-YES, Briggs-NO. Approved

Resolution by Wray and seconded by Ensign to set 2005-6 clerk's salary at $14.756.00. Roll call vote: Wray-YES, Hughes-YES, Oswald-YES, Ensign-YES, Briggs-NO. Approved.

Resolution by Hughes and seconded by Ensign to set treasurer's salary at $14,085.00 and $5,000.00 for summer tax collection. Roll call vote: Hughes-YES, Briggs-NO, Oswald ?YES, Wray-YES, Ensign-YES. Approved.

Resolution by Wray and seconded by Hughes to set trustee's per-diem at $87.34. Roll call vote: Briggs-NO, Ensign-YES, Hughes-YES, Wray-YES, Oswald-YES. Approved.

Motion by Wray and seconded by Ensign to appoint Hughes to Water District Board. Approved unanimously.

Motion by Hughes and seconded by Ensign to appoint Wray to Water District #1 Board. Approved unanimously.

Proposed Stark Road water line extension discussed.

Meeting adjourned at 8:02pm.

Larry Hughes, Clerk