LINCOLN TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

 JUNE 12, 2007

The regular meeting of the Lincoln Township Board was called to order at 7 p.m. by the Supervisor with the following regular board members present:

                        Kevin Wray �              Supervisor

                        Kimberly Oswald �     Treasurer

                        Sue Ensign -                Trustee

                        Gary Briggs -              Trustee

The following regular board members were absent:

Larry Hughes -            Clerk

Eleven guests were present.

Agenda was amended to include the following items under �New Business�:
 

-                      Informational Flyer for inclusion in summer tax bills

-                      MTA zoning seminar and MTA Legislative forum

The agenda was accepted as amended after motion from Ensign/seconded by Oswald.

There was public comment concerning the height of weeds at the Stark Road exit ramp, and possible remedies for same.

Correspondence was read. 

The minutes of the May 8, 2007 meeting were approved as presented after motion from Oswald/seconded by Ensign.

The Treasurer�s report was given.  Report stands as presented.

Motion to pay bills on hand by Ensign and seconded by Oswald. 

Roll call vote:              Briggs � YES              Wray � YES        Oswald � YES         Ensign - YES

The fire department, planning commission, building inspector, ordinance enforcement officer, water authority and transfer station reports were given. 

New Business

Township Government Support Resolution was discussed.  Resolution was drafted, stating that Lincoln Township supports the continuation of township governments, and is against the elimination of any townships or reassignment of township responsibilities such as assessment and election oversight responsibilities within the State of Michigan.  Proposed by Wray; seconded by Oswald that the township authorize the passing of this resolution. 

Roll call vote:              Briggs � YES              Wray � YES                Oswald � YES          Ensign -  YES

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The proposed solid waste ordinance was read aloud by Wray.  Wray asked that board members review this ordinance language and be prepared to discuss it at next month�s meeting.  It was explained that commercial property is exempt from inclusion in the solid waste ordinance because the ordinance is designed to specifically deal with residential garbage pickup.  Recycling services are included in the residential garbage pickup.

A date was set for holding the public informational meeting on the solid waste pickup for the township.  Meeting will be held on July 24, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the township hall.  Meeting was moved by Oswald, seconded by Ensign.  Vote taken.  Motion to have the meeting on July 24, 2007 approved unanimously.  Representative from Republic will be present at the meeting.

The lawn care for the hall property and fire department was discussed.  Requirements:  lawn mowing at the hall and fire buildings (including cutting the ditches) and the recreational field/clippings be disposed of offsite.  Periodic edge trimming and occasional tree pruning to be included.  No chemical treatment for grass/weed removal.  Sweep walkways to remove grass clippings.  Seasonal removal of leaves in fall; removal of sticks and branches in spring.  Wray will draft a letter containing the aforementioned guidelines, and send it to the lawn care professional for the township.  If there is an increase in fees proposed, an RFP for lawn care services will be sent out.

Electing a Par Plan Director for Zone 6 was discussed.  Background on Par Plan was explained by Wray.  Each board member is permitted to cast a ballot, and is encouraged to return their vote on a recommended candidate to Par Plan.

Private Road Maintenance Agreement for Pine Ridge Drive was discussed.  This maintenance agreement has been in effect for a number of years.  For $510/year, the residents receive 4 instances of plowing in the winter, and a single instance of brine application.  Current agreement is for three-year period, expiring 12/31/09.  Wray moved to accept agreement, seconded by Oswald.  Motion carried unanimous.

The informational flyer was discussed.  This flyer was proposed by Oswald, and is intended to be included in the summer tax bills sent out ~July 1.  Input on the flyer language was solicited from those present at the meeting. 

Upcoming MTA seminars were discussed.  Zoning workshops are held in late July; early bird payment must be sent by July 10.  Offered to ZBA members, code enforcement officers, and any other interested township personnel.

MTA Forum 8/8 through 8/10 held at Shanty Creek.  Several topics to be discussed, including elections and planning/zoning. 

Attendance proposed.  Motion/Oswald, seconded/Ensign.

Roll call vote:              Briggs � No                 Wray � YES                Oswald � YES          Ensign -  YES

Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

Barb Wilson

Deputy Clerk