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                                                                                                     Meeting Minutes

The Township Board meets on the first Monday of each month (if Monday is a holiday we meet the following day) at 7:30 p.m. There is always opportunity for Township residents to comment on anything relating to the Township. This means you are welcome to the meetings.

 

 

A regular meeting of the Assyria Township Board was held at the Assyria Township Hall on March 1, 2010.  The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

Members present: Massimino, J. Miller,  B. Miller, Timmons, Waterbury

Members absent:   None

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

-Mr. Ron Angus reported quit claim deed for Assyria Cemetery recorded improperly.  Supervisor Timmons advised Mr. Angus to submit specific documentation supporting his claim of impropriety.  Mr. Timmons further assured Mr. Angus that the Township will investigate claims against the township when specifics (who, what, when, where, why, & how) are provided.  

 

Previous minutes were reviewed and approved as written.

The bills were reviewed.  Motion by Jim Miller, Support from Timmons to pay the bills.  Roll call taken, all members vote yes.

 

CLERK:

-Received ballot for 911 Administrative Board  Motion Timmons, support Massimino to vote for Supervisor Timmons to this four year term.

 

TREASURER:

-Financial Statements presented

 

TRUSTEE:

 

SUPERVISOR

-Discussed tax exemption form for acceptability – no changes needed at this time.

- Reiterated that petitions for Board of Review must be personally presented, that household

   income is set at twice (200%) the Federal Poverty Guidelines and that the Asset Level Test is

   set at $100,000.

-Discussed mail returned from Township Hall (no mailbox).  Address has been changed at Bellevue Post Office

-Trial for Resident violating junk ordinance has been postponed due to weather

-Charges from Bellevue Community Fire Board to be $90,163.50 for Fiscal Year 2011.  $20,000 for regular township portion, $70.163.40 for water tender.  The Fire Board expects to expend about $2,000 (from its equipment fund) for special fittings after arrival of the new truck.  There will be a budget meeting on Monday, March 15, 2010 at 7pm and an annual meeting April 19.

 

OLD BUSINESS

-Annual meeting to be held Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 7:30 pm @ Township Hall.  April’s regular meeting will be held immediately after the Township’s Annual meeting.

 

NEW BUSINESS: None

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Bills paid:

CHECK #        VENDOR                                  AMOUNT

8342

Dennis McKelvey

820.53

8343

Hastings City Bank

432.56

8344

Barry Co. Telephone

74.56

8345

Bellevue Township

1,600.00

8346

Mulder Lawn and Snow

1,050.00

8347

Elizabeth Miller

311.29

8348

Consumers Energy

33.10

8349

Barry County Treasurer Assoc

10.00

8350

Mike Timmons

268.50

8351

Progressive Graphics

53.00

Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m

 

Respectfully submitted,  Debbie Massimino,  Assyria Township Clerk

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A regular meeting of the Assyria Township Board was held at the Assyria Township Hall on February 1, 2010.  The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

Members present: Massimino, J. Miller,  B. Miller, Timmons

Members absent:   None-Resignation of Trustee Bylsma was accepted by the board.  Mr. Bylsma  moved out of state.

 

Previous minutes were reviewed and approved as written.

The bills were reviewed.  Motion by Massimino.  Support from B. Miller to pay the bills.  Roll call taken, all members vote yes.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT: None

 

CLERK:

-Received request from AT&T to extend METRO Act.  Clerk to sign

-Letter from Township of Bellevue to continue First Responder Contract.  No rate increase Motion Timmons, Support Massimino to approve signing the contract  

-File cabinets are ready for delivery

-Insurance carrier recommends that township officials do not become a notary public for their township.

 

TREASURER:

-Financial Statements presented

-Property Taxes due March 1.

 

TRUSTEE: None

 

SUPERVISOR:

-Received unsigned complaint regarding junk on Lacey Road

-Received letter from Drain Commissioner reporting illegal dam built is out of his jurisdiction.  A petition must be signed in order to come to the Barry County Board

-Union Cemetery report given.  $1,800 per township for upkeep.  Next meeting 1/20/2011

-Fire Board will receive proposals this week for new fire equipment

-Discussed road maintenance prioritization

-Board of Review will not charge for nominal copies at Board of Review meeting

-Dates for Board of Review are as follows:

       March 2, 2010 (Tuesday)  7p to 8p to receive the assessment roll

       March 8, 2010 (Monday)  9am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm to receive petitions

       March 9, 2010 (Tuesday)  6pm to 9pm to receive petitions

       March 11, 2010  (Thursday)  6pm to 9pm to receive petitions

       March 15, 2010  (Monday)  6pm until business is completed

       July 20, 2010  (Tuesday) to receive special petitions if any     

 

OLD BUSINESS: None

 

NEW BUSINESS:

Resolutions for Township Board Member salaries

Supervisor:  Current Salary $6,377  Motion Timmons Support Massimino  to maintain this salary. Roll call all members vote yes

Treasurer:  Current Salary $10,177  Motion Timmons Support  B. Miller to maintain this salary. Roll call all members vote yes

Clerk:   Current Salary $8,823  Motion Timmons Support  Massimino to maintain this salary.  Roll call all members vote yes

Trustee #1 Current Salary $1,331  Motion Jim Miller Support Timmons to maintain this salary. Roll call all members vote yes

Trustee #2 Current Salary $1,331 Motion Timmons  Support B. Miller to maintain this salary. Roll call all members vote yes

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

-Commissioner Jeff VanNortwick reported the following

    -Holly Steinert, Veterans Affairs representative has information available for veteran’s needing assistance

    -Animal Shelter had nominal rate increases this year- rates available on the website

    -Development District being to be discussed at Committee of the Whole meeting

    -MSU Extension is reorganizing through out the state to be more regional in nature

    -Presented copies of Charlton Park newsletter

-Mr. Clyde Morgan reported that there will be a hearing on February 22 to allow for public comment in regards to Nashville coming under the scope of Barry County Planning and Zoning

-Motion Jim Miller to appoint Eugene Waterbury as Trustee in replacement of Fred Bylsma who has resigned.   Support Massimino.  Roll call all members vote yes.  Mr. Waterbury was sworn into office.

 

Bills paid:

 

CHECK #      VENDOR                  AMOUNT

8335

Barry County Telephone

37.39

8336

Barry County Treasurer

7.23

8337

Postmaster

484.00

8338

Dennis McKelvey

820.53

8339

Hastings City Bank

432.56

8340

Deborah Massimino

127.10

8341

Mulder Lawn and Snow

900.00

 

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m,

Respectfully submitted, Debbie Massimino, Assyria Township Clerk

 

 

A regular meeting of the Assyria Township Board was held at the Assyria Township Hall on January 4, 2010.  The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

Members present: Bylsma, Massimino, J. Miller,  B. Miller, Timmons

Members absent:   None

 

PUBLIC COMMENT: None

 

Previous minutes were reviewed and approved as written.

The bills were reviewed.  Motion by Timmons, Support from E. Miller to pay the bills.  Roll call taken, all members vote yes.

 

CLERK:

-Expect delivery of fire safe cabinets in the very near future.

 

TREASURER:

-Financial Statements presented

 

TRUSTEE:

-Two Michigan State Troopers that were laid off will be coming back to work.

 

SUPERVISOR

-Supervisor Timmons presented research information to the Community Fire Board water tender.  Expected cost to be approximately $85,000 for Assyria Twp.

-Union Cemetery will have a meeting this month.  Resolutions are needed by the other municipalities involved.

-Green Gables has not yet submitted the agreed upon annual report for services provided to Assyria Township.

-Barry County Road Commission meeting for Assyria Township will be held Jan 14, 2010 at 1pm

-April’s 2010 regular meeting will be held immediately after the Annual meeting on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 7:30 pm

 

OLD BUSINESS: None

 

NEW BUSINESS: None

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

-Discussion on cost of fire equipment

-Commissioner Jeff VanNortwick reported the following:

            -Committee selection/appointment meeting to be held 1/5/10

            -Discussion on report not received from Green Gables

 

Bills paid:

 

CHECK #      VENDOR                   AMOUNT

8319

Consumers Energy

31.26

8320

MTA

235.00

8321

Kent Oil

322.92

8322

Barry County Clerks Assoc.

10.00

8323

MTA

25.00

8324

Mulder Lawn and Snow

950.00

8325

Dennis McKelvey

804.16

8326

Mike Timmons

1,383.52

8327

Elizabeth Miller

2,222.85

8328

Deborah Massimino

1,967.89

8329

James Miller

307.30

8330

Fred Bylsma

307.30

8331

Hastings City Bank

1,580.02

8332

State of Michigan

352.85

 

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:56  p.m

 

Respectfully submitted, Debbie Massimino, Assyria Township Clerk

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A regular meeting of the Assyria Township Board was held at the Assyria Township Hall on December 7, 2009.  The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

Members present: Bylsma, Massimino,  B. Miller, Timmons

Members excused:  J. Miller

PUBLIC COMMENT:  None

Previous minutes were reviewed and approved as written.

The bills were reviewed.  Motion by Timmons, Support from B. Miller to pay the bills.  Roll call taken, all members vote yes.

 

CLERK:

-Maps received from Mapping Dept. of cemeteries.  Needs final walk through for accuracy.

-MTA will be holding Board of Review training in  February.

-Budget workshop to be held after February 2010 meeting

 

TREASURER:

-Taxes were mailed on December 1

-Financial Statements presented

 

TRUSTEE: No report

 

SUPERVISOR

-MTA Training in January…supervisor

-Road Commission meeting January 14, 2010 at 1pm at the Barry County Road Commission

 

OLD BUSINESS

-Motion by Timmons, support from Massimino to purchase two fire proof filing cabinets at a price of $3,329.98 which includes shipping.  Roll call taken all members approve.

 

NEW BUSINESS

-Clerk Massimino to check on the cost of obtaining Notary Public for Treasurer and/or Clerk.  Clerk will bring back information to next meeting.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

-Mr. Dale Augustine discussed “Fire Truck Sale” in Indiana

 

Bills paid:

CHECK #               VENDOR                                  AMOUNT

8309

Bellevue Community Fire Dept

5,000.00

8310

Barry County Telephone

74.78

8311

Consumers Energy

59.15

8312

Dennis McKelvey

804.16

8313

Hastings City Bank

432.56

8314

Deborah Massimino

1,071.40

8315

Joan Bair

25.00

8316

Accident Fund

785.00

8317

Mulder Lawn and Snow

1,500.00

8318

Elizabeth Miller

285.11

 

 

Meeting adjourned at  7:57 p.m

 

Respectfully submitted, Debbie Massimino, Assyria Township Clerk

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A regular meeting of the Assyria Township Board was held at the Assyria Township Hall on November 2, 2009.  The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

Members present: Bylsma, Massimino, J. Miller, B. Miller, Timmons

Members absent:   None

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:  None

 

Previous minutes were reviewed and approved with the following correction:  $45,000 per municipality should be changed to $90,000 per municipality for fire pumper/tanker.

 

The bills were reviewed.  Motion by Massimino, Support from Timmons to pay the bills.  Roll call taken, all members vote yes.

 

CLERK: None

 

TREASURER:

-Financial Statements presented

 

TRUSTEE:

-Trustee Miller sent letter to Representative Calley requesting use of GVSU students and equipment for Checkered cemetery

-Trustee Bylsma reported 11% reduction in crime as reported from Michigan State Police. 

 

SUPERVISOR:

-Reported to the Bellevue Community Fire Dept. that Assyria Township feels the cost is excessive for pumper/tanker.  Community Fire Board is expanding it’s search for a more cost effective water tender.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

-Commissioner VanNortwick reported the following:

     -Discussed County Clerk charging local townships for ballot

     -Addition to animal shelter nearly finished

     -Budget will be adopted in the very near future

     -Planning and Zoning ticketing resident for violation of ordinance

     -H1N1 vaccine is being rationed

     -Nashville Dam has been completely removed

     -Soil and water conservation district was discussed to be eliminated by State of Michigan which could negatively impact Barry County.  MSU extension received the funding at the last minute.

 

Bills paid:

 

CHECK #      VENDOR                  AMOUNT

8300

Mulder Lawn and Snow

975.00

8301

Johnstown Twp.

3,675.00

8302

Kent Oil

589.01

8303

Barry County Telephone

37.39

8304

Bellevue Township

400.00

8305

Consumers Energy

29.76

8306

Dennis McKelvey

804.16

8307

Hastings City Bank

432.56

8308

Postmaster

440.00

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:18  p.m

 

Respectfully submitted, Debbie Massimino, Assyria Township Clerk

 

 

A regular meeting of the Assyria Township Board was held at the Assyria Township Townhall on October 5, 2009.  The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

Members present:  Bylsma, J. Miller, B. Miller,  Timmons

Members excused:   Massimino

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

-Question by a resident on post mark date being accepted on taxes.  Assyria Township does not accept post mark dates.  The tax payment must be received by the Treasurer on the date due or it is subject to penalty.

 

Previous minutes were reviewed and approved as written.

The bills were reviewed.  Motion by Timmons, Support from J. Miller  to pay the bills.  Roll call taken, all members vote yes.

 

CLERK: None

 

TREASURER:

-Financial Statements presented

 

TRUSTEE:

-Trustee Miller reported cemeteries appear in good shape.

 

SUPERVISOR:

-Maple Grove and Baltimore Townships are in agreement with proposed Union Cemetery resolution.  Waiting for response from Johnstown Township.

-Supervisor Timmons received complaint from resident regarding post mark not being accepted by Township for tax payment

-Discussion on “gapped land”

-Bellevue Community Fire Board requesting purchase of 3,500 gallon tanker/pumper truck at a cost of approximately $325,000.  Assyria Township portion would be approximately $90,000.  Discussion tabled.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

-Commissioner VanNortwick reported the following:

     -Barry County Health Department now receiving seasonal flu and H1N1 vaccines

     -The removal of the dam in Nashville is going as planned

     -Charlton Park will be having a Halloween celebration Oct. 24

     -Library deal still on hold

     -Tickets are being issued for resident violating ordinance for junk on property

-Resident reports that gravel roads are slippery because of the amount of clay in the gravel and too much crown in road. 

 

Bills paid:

 

CHECK #      VENDOR                       AMOUNT

8287

Consumers Energy

25.96

8288

West Michigan Business Forms

164.65

8289

CyberMIND

89.80

8290

Elizabeth Miller

44.00

8291

Dennis McKelvey

804.16

8292

Mulder Lawn and Snow

900.00

8293

Mike Timmons

1,383.52

8294

Elizabeth Miller

2,222.85

8295

Deborah Massimino

1,967.89

8296

James Miller

307.30

8297

Fred Bylsma

307.30

8298

Hastings City Bank

1,580.02

8299

State of Michigan

352.85

 

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m

 

Respectfully submitted, Joan Bair, Assyria Township Deputy Clerk

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A regular meeting of the Assyria Township Board was held at the Assyria Township Hall on September 8, 2009.  The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited

 

Members present: Bylsma, Massimino, J. Miller,  B. Miller, Timmons

Members absent:   None

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:  None at this time.

 

Previous minutes were reviewed and approved as written.

The bills were reviewed.  Motion by Timmons, Support from Jim Miller to pay the bills.  Roll call taken, all members vote yes.

 

 

CLERK:

-Engagement letter from Walker, Fluke and Sheldon to do interim financial monitoring and annual F65 to State.  Cost not to exceed $1,400.   Township is required to have audits bi-annually, this being an off year.  Discussion by Board to forego this and have audit next year. 

-Request to be excused from 10/5/09 meeting.  Deputy Clerk will be asked to attend meeting.

 

TREASURER:

-Financial Statements presented

-Taxes are payable on September 14, 2009.  Questions were raised by Mr. Ron Angus regarding legal descriptions and property lines.  Supervisor will work with Mr. Angus to resolve issues.

 

TRUSTEE:

-Trustee Miller met with County Surveyor at Checkered Cemetery.  County Surveyor was not able to assist with finding graves with the equipment he has.  Trustee Miller has composed a letter to Representative Calley to request his influence in obtaining assistance from Grand Valley State University archaeology department in locating graves.  This would allow for the possibility of researching expansion of the cemetery for future burials.  

-Trustee Miller reported cemeteries look good, with excessive mole damage

-Trustee Bylsma reported no report from the Michigan State Police.

 

SUPERVISOR

-Community Fire Department is looking for 3,000 – 4,000 gallon water tender

-Union Cemetery

-Representative Calley will address MTA at Irving Township on 9/15/09 at 7pm

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

-Commissioner VanNortwick reported the following:

  -County is looking at 3.5 percent budget cuts

  -County has no interest in pursuing address ordinances changes in the future.

  -Attended Business/Industry Education luncheon with MSU extension.  Presentation on how to maintain residents that have went away to college in the community after graduation

  -9/10/09 United Way Day of Caring

  -9/9/09  Circus at Charleton Park

  -9/19 and 9/20 Walk in the Spirit Pow Wow at Charleton Park

  -9/22 Potowatomi Research Conservation presentation on wind energy meeting at Mooville

  -Continued enforcement of removal of junk from property on M-78.

 

 

Bills paid:

 

CHECK #                  VENDOR                  AMOUNT

8277

Bellevue Community Fire Dept

5,000.00

8278

Dennis McKelvey

804.16

8279

Mulder Lawn and Snow

900.00

8280

Elizabeth Miller

52.80

8281

Barry County Road Commission

12,000.00

8282

Consumers Energy

22.98

8283

Barry County Telephone

37.44

8284

BS&A Software

715.00

8285

Bellevue Township

200.00

8286

Hastings City Bank

432.56

Meeting adjourned at  8:33 p.m, Respectfully submitted, Debbie Massimino, Assyria Township Clerk

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A regular meeting of the Assyria Township Board was held at the Assyria Township Hall on August 3, 2009.  The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

Members present: Bylsma, Massimino, J. Miller,  B. Miller, Timmons

Members absent:   None

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

-Mr. Dale Augustine reported Bellevue is hosting a tractor show 8/7 and 8/8/09

-Mr. Wilson reported dissatisfaction for the amount of trees being removed in the township.

-Mr. Jeff VanNortwick introduced Mr. Rick Jones who is running for Senate next year.

 

Previous minutes were reviewed and approved as written.

The bills were reviewed.  Motion by Timmons, Support from Massimino to pay the bills.  Roll call taken, all members vote yes.  Discussion on checks not previously reported

 

CLERK:

-No report at this time

 

TREASURER:

-Financial Statements presented

 

TRUSTEE:

-Trustee Bylsma reported break-ins in the north part of the township.

 

SUPERVISOR

-Board of Review met in July and approved one tax exemption

-Discussed open meetings act

-Bellevue Community Fire Dept discussed obtaining water tender.  Supervisor to research appropriate size to adequately cover the needs of the Dept.

-Received call from Drain Commissioner to report beaver dams blocking drains.  Supervisor found volunteer to provide trapping

-Supervisor has sent communication to other townships regarding Union Township Cemetery and has received no feedback.  Will attend meetings to discuss involvement.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

-Commissioner Jeff VanNortwick reported the following:

   - Barry County Fair had great success

   - Barry County United Way Day of Caring is Sept. 10th.  Looking for volunteers

   - Health Dept. is preparing for flu vaccinations for H1N1 Pandemic -

   - Nashville is currently converting Planning and Zoning to be part of the Barry County       Planning and Zoning

   -Dam removal in Nashville has begun

   - Tuesday – Thursday meetings will be held in various locations regarding Thornapple River Watershed Water Review.  A plan has developed and once in effect will allow funds to be obtained from Department of Environmental Quality.

   - Trail improvement grants have been submitted to improve the Paul Henry trail.  Parks and Rec meeting is held the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 at the Courts and Law building

    - Will attend Michigan Assoc. of Counties meeting

 

 

Bills paid:

 

CHECK #              VENDOR                             AMOUNT

8245

Barry County Telephone

       37.45

 8348

Consumers Energy

23.21

 

8261

Fred Bylsma

332.75

8262

Dennis McKelvey

804.16

8263

Mulder Lawn and Snow

900.00

8264

Ted Wilkinson

69.26

8265

Laurie Carpentier

69.26

8266

Mike Boles

69.26

8267

Elizabeth Miller

414.87

8268

Hastings Reminder

32.94

8269

Hastings Banner

18.85

8270

Barry County Telephone

37.44

8271

Consumers Energy

22.61

8272

Hastings City Bank

467.00

8273

Heritage Flag & Banner

119.52

8274

CyberMIND

29.95

8275

Barry Co. Road Commission

21,530.00

8276

Joshua Massimino

315.00

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m

 

Respectfully submitted, Debbie Massimino, Assyria Township Clerk

 

A regular meeting of the Assyria Township Board was held at the Assyria Township Hall on July 6, 2009.  The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

Members present: Massimino,  B. Miller, Timmons

Members excused:  Bylsma, J. Miller

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

-Mr. Dale Augustine reported his satisfaction with this years dust control application

-Mr. Ted Wilkinson commented on extended dust control on Jones Road

 

Previous minutes were reviewed and approved as written.

The bills were reviewed.  Motion by Massimino, Support from Timmons to pay the bills.  Roll call taken, all members vote yes.

 

CLERK:  None

 

TREASURER:

-Financial Statements presented

-State shared revenue anticipated to be down by 4% this year

 

TRUSTEE:  None

 

SUPERVISOR

-Received calls from residents that like the Township newsletter

-Discussed summer tax deferment – this is not an exemption and if residents qualify, the taxes are due with the Winter Tax 2009

-Presented audit for Bellevue Community Fire Control Board

-Concrete work at the Fire Barn approved by Fire Board

-Discussed new tanker for Fire Dept.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

NEW BUSINESS

-Application received for poverty exemption.  Meeting scheduled for July 21, 2009 at 7pm to address this and other clerical and data errors.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

-Commissioner Jeff VanNortwick discussed the following:

-Farmers Market is every Saturday at Courthouse lawn

-Presented events at Charlton Park

-Discussed “Barry County Passport”

-County Fair July 20-25

-Dental Clinic is on hold due to Medicaid reimbursement

-State is proposing huge cut in Soil and Conservation District

            -Needs full list of public destinations – please send any ideas to Mr. VanNortwick

-Supervisor Timmons discussed possible well addition at township for fire safety

-Sent Supervisors copy of resolution for Union Cemetery.  Asked for copies of other entities resolutions, but have not yet received. 

 

 

 

 

 

Bills paid:

 

CHECK #                  VENDOR                        AMOUNT

8249

6/30/09

Mulder Lawn and Snow

1,020.00

8250

6/30/09

Bellevue Township

1,000.00

8251

6/30/09

Dennis McKelvey

804.16

8252

6/30/09

Mike Timmons

1,383.52

8253

6/30/09

Elizabeth Miller

2,363.66

8254

6/30/09

Deborah Massimino

1,967.89

8255

6/30/09

James Miller

332.75

8256

6/30/09

Fred Bylsma

332.75

8257

6/30/09

Hastings City Bank

1,580.02

8258

6/30/09

State of Michigan

352.85

8259

6/30/09

Postmaster

44.00

8260

6/30/09

Assyria Twp

1,181.55

 

 

Meeting adjourned at  8:28 p.m

 

Respectfully submitted,  Debbie Massimino,  Assyria Township Clerk

 

A regular meeting of the Assyria Township Board was held at the Assyria Township Hall on June 1, 2009.  The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

Members present: Bylsma, Massimino, J. Miller,  B. Miller, Timmons

Members absent:   None

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:  None

 

Previous minutes were reviewed and approved with the correction of Massimino as member present, ex Treasurer Jarrard not present.

 

The bills were reviewed.  Motion by Timmons, Support from J. Miller to pay the bills.  Roll call taken, all members vote yes.

 

CLERK: None

 

TREASURER:

-Financial Statements presented

 

TRUSTEE:

-Trustee Miller reported  cemeteries look good and well groomed. 

-Trustee Bylsma reported no significant issues from law enforcement

 

SUPERVISOR

-Representative of Green Gables could not attend this months meeting, but will come to a future meeting.  Motion by Timmons, support from Bylsma to support contract as read.  Roll call with all members voting yes.    Discussion followed with Mr. Mike Boles objecting to the use of public funds for this purpose.

-Discussion of cost of cemetary foundation pouring.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

-Trustee Miller still trying to touch base with County Surveyor

 

NEW BUSINESS:  None

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

-Commissioner Jeff VanNortwick presented the following:

    -Tickets will be written for removal of junk material for property on M-78

    -Annual report for Road Commission  presented

    -Information coming out on “Barry County Passport” that allows residents to visit tourism spots throughout the county.

    -6/6/09 Dune Buggy show at Charlton Park

    -6/5-6/7/09 in Cerulean Warbler Weekend

    -Will be attending strategic planning session on 6/4/09

 

 

 

Bills paid:

CHECK #                 VENDOR                         AMOUNT

 

8235

5/31/09

Barry Co. Drain Comm.

71.40

8236

5/31/09

MTA

1,004.88

8237

5/31/09

Consumers Energy

23.46

8238

5/31/09

Dennis McKelvey

804.16

8239

5/31/09

Hastings City Bank

432.56

8240

5/31/09

Mulder Lawn and Snow

900.00

8241

5/31/09

Sally Bivens

142.00

8242

5/31/09

Joan Bair

129.25

8243

5/31/09

Nora Peake

129.25

8244

5/31/09

Joshua Massimino

665.00

xxxx

xxxx

xxxx

xxxx

8246

5/31/09

Barry Co. Telephone

37.35

8247

5/31/09

Green Gables

2,000.00

 

Meeting adjourned at  8:15 p.m

 

Respectfully submitted, Debbie Massimino, Assyria Township Clerk

A regular meeting of the Assyria Township Board was held at the Assyria Township Hall on  May 4, 2009.  The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

Members present: Bylsma, Jarrard, J. Miller,  B. Miller, Timmons

Members absent:   None

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

-Mr. Brad Lambert, Representative of the Barry County Road Commission gave a presentation.

 

Previous minutes were reviewed and approved as written.

The bills were reviewed.  Motion by Massimino, Support from Timmons to pay the bills.  Roll call taken, all members vote yes.

 

CLERK:

-Township is ready for School Board election tomorrow, 5/5/09

 

TREASURER:

-Financial Statements presented

 

TRUSTEE:

-Trustee Bylsma had no report from law enforcement agencies

-Trustee Miller reported that he was still trying to set a date with County Surveyor to provide equipment and services for Checkered Cemetery project.

 

SUPERVISOR:

-Johnstown Twp. has reported response to ten calls to date in 2009

-Bellevue Community Fire Board reports a need for the replacement of a new tanker in 2010.   Community Fire Board will also continue to train and provide staff respond to downed power line and toxic/bio hazards, although not required to by law.

-Agreement presented by Green Gables to provide homeless/protective services to women and children of Assyria Township.  Further discussion on language of contract to be continued.

-A proposed amendment to the Barry County Planning Commission for the counties Master Plan will have a meeting on 6/8/09

-Supervisor Timmons attended gravel road tour with Barry County Road Commission.   Recommendations were supplied to Township Board.  Motion by Timmons for resolution to approve $21,530 for dust control on gravel roads and $18,588 for the improvements of gravel roads, to be determined as needed by Barry County Road Commission.  No support for this motion.   Motion by J. Miller, support from Massimino for resolution to provide $21,530 for dust control on gravel roads and $13,000 for gravel road improvement, to be determined by the Barry County Road Commission.   Roll call taken, all members vote yes on this resolution. 

 

OLD BUSINESS None

 

NEW BUSINESS None

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

-Commissioner Jeff VanNortwick reported the following:

-Hazardous waste pickup will be held 5/30/09

-Federal government stimulus dollars will be used to provide work crews.

-Barry County Animal Shelter Stakeholders are discussing an after hours     drop off

-Community Action agency flyer discussion weatherization was presented

-Charlton Park officially opens 5/23/09 with many events throughout the  year

-Trustee Bylsma discussed the use of fund balance

 

Bills paid:

CHECK #      VENDOR                                          AMOUNT

8224  Dennis McKelvey                                      $804.16

8225  Hastings City Bank                                     432.56

8226  Mulder Lawn and Snow                        1,000.00

8227  Barry County Telephone                                        74.57

8228  Consumers Energy                                      45.44

8229  Hastings Reminder                                      52.70

8230  Hastings Banner                                           60.34

8231  Bellevue Township                                     350.00

8232  CyberMind                                                       29.95

8233  Johnstown Twp. Treasurer                 5,950.00

8234  Postmaster                                                   428.94

 

 

Meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m,  Respectfully submitted,

 Debbie Massimino,  Assyria Township Clerk

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BUDGET, ANNUAL, & REGULAR MEETING FOR APRIL ROLLED INTO ONE

 

A regular meeting of the Assyria Township Board was held at the Assyria Township Townhall on March 30, 2009.  The meeting was called to order at  7:55 p.m

 

Members present:  Bylsma, Massimino, Beth Miller, Jim Miller Timmons

Members excused:

 

Motion by Massimino, support from Timmons to approve fiscal year 2009-2010 budget

Roll call taken, all members vote yes.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

-Mr. Dennis Mapes reported his displeasure that he did not receive a return call from the Township Assessor after a message requesting a return call.

 

Previous minutes reviewed and approved as written.    Bills reviewed.  Motion Massimino, support Bylsma.   Roll call, all approve.

 

CLERK: No report

 

TREASURER:   Financial statements presented

-Taxes have been turned into the county.

-Treasurer new email address:  Assyriatownshiptreas@hotmail.com

 

TRUSTEE: 

-Trustee Miller reported that cemeteries look great.   County Surveyor Brian Reynolds will walk through Checkered Cemetery with sonar machine to look for graves and give estimate for cost of the machine use.   Trustee Miller measured the cemetery. 

-Mr. Miller also found 25 abandoned tires.   

 

SUPERVISOR:

-Board of Review :  22 residents approached Board of Review.   Six were approved, Eight were clarified and Seven were denied.   Copies of normal Board of Review documents will not be charged to residents.   Costs for Freedom of Information requests will be evaluated on an individual basis by the Board.  2010 dates of Board of Review will be as follows:  March 3, March 9, March 10, March 12 and March 16, 2010.  July 21 will be used for special petitions.

-Motion Timmons to approve Barry County Central Dispatch Authority Board proposal.  Support Bylsma.  Roll call taken all members vote yes to accept.

-Supervisor Timmons received call from resident who was unhappy about charge for fire run and that she was notified that she would be responsible.  She indicated that she had never seen a newsletter from the Township.   Township Treasurer sends this with each tax bill.

-Motion by Timmons to approve submitted resolution to recognize Union Cemetery Association as an entity.  Support Bylsma.  Roll call, all members approve.

-Gravel road tours by Barry County Road Commission will be held in April. 

 

NEW BUSINESS:

-Trustee Bylsma requested recording of capital equipment serial number. 

-Previous Treasurer still has table.   Sexton has agreed to pick up and bring to next meeting.

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm, Respectfully submitted, Debbie Massimino, Assyria Township Clerk

 

A budget hearing of the Assyria Township Board was held at the Assyria Township Townhall on March 30, 2009.  The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

Members present:  Bylsma, Massimino, B. Miller, J. Miller, Timmons

Members excused:   None 

Residents:  Three

 

Previous minutes were reviewed and with the change noted that Trustee Bylsma was not in attendance.

 

2009-2010 budget presented. Motion by Massimino, support from Jim Miller to approve 2009-2010 budget.  Roll call taken, all members vote yes.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT: 

-Mr. Mike Boles noted that he would not like to see contractual money to go to Green Gables without a request and report of what services they have provide.

-Mr. Mike Boles reported that he did not feel that it was money will spent to use township dollars for dust control and road maintenance.

 

Meeting adjourned at  7:42 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted, Debbie Massimino, Assyria Township Clerk

 

The Annual Meeting of the Assyria Township Board was held at the Assyria Township Townhall on March 30, 2009.  The meeting was called to order at 7:42 p.m.

 

Members present:  Bylsma, Massimino, Miller, Timmons

Members excused: None

Residents:  Three

 

Previous minutes were reviewed and approved with the following change:  Trustee Bylsma was not in attendance.

 

2009-2010 financial statements presented with an ending fund balance of $437,017.93.

 

Motion by Timmons, support from Miller to maintain meeting dates.  Those dates are the first Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m.  If the first Monday is a federally observed holiday, the meeting will be held the Tuesday following the Monday that is a holiday at 7:30 pm.   With the inclusion that Monday, March 29, 2010 will be the Township annual meeting, budget and regular meeting.  There will be no regular meeting in April 2010.     Roll call taken, all members vote yes.

 

Motion by Beth Miller, support by Bylsma to maintain current financial institutions of Hastings City Bank, Chemical Bank, Eaton Federal Savings Bank, Mainstreet Bank,  First Bank, Independent Bank, and Comerica.  Roll call taken and all members vote yes.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:   None

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted, Debbie Massimino, Assyria Township Clerk

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A regular meeting of the Assyria Township Board was held at the Assyria Township Hall on March 2, 2009.  The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

Members present: Bylsma, Jarrard, B. Miller, Timmons

Members excused:   J. Miller

 

PUBLIC COMMENT: None

 

Previous minutes were reviewed and approved as written.

The bills were reviewed.  Motion by Timmons, Support from Massimino to pay the bills.  Roll call taken, all members vote yes.

 

CLERK:

-Bellevue Township has sent a letter requesting reimbursement rate of $200 per run for First Responder services beginning 4/1/09.  Motion by B. Miller, support from Bylsma to approve increase.   Roll call taken, all members approve.

-Census bureau has sent information to encourage committee development to enhance participation in the 2010 census.

-Motion by Massimino, support from Timmons to approve the following budget transfers from contingency.   $350 to Treasurer expense and $1,500 for cemetery expense.   Roll call taken, all members vote yes.

-Reminder that the Assyria Township annual meeting will be held on 3/30/09 at 7:30

 

TREASURER:

-Financial Statements presented

-Treasurer requested information for summer tax newsletter

 

TRUSTEE:  No report

 

SUPERVISOR:

-Advisory committee for 911 service plan has completed the document and submitted it for approval.

-Supervisor Timmons has sent proposed resolution for the operation and governance of Union Cemetery to the Supervisor’s of the participating Townships.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

-Mr. Ted Wilkinson discussed procedure for hearing poverty tax exemption requests to ensure privacy.   Mr. Wilkinson also requested board support to hear all residents appeals who sign in prior to posted ending time requiring Board of Review members to stay longer if needed to hear all appeals.  Board members supported suggestion.

-Commissioner Jeff VanNortwick presented the following:

            -Attended Michigan Association of Counties meeting and found it very informative

           -The County Commissioners are reviewing department capacity county wide for maximum effectiveness

            -Community Action Agency had Walk for Warmth 2/28/09

            -There have been several appointments to various county boards

            -There will be a development of a Tourism Council to utilize natural resources for economic opportunity

            -Attended the Intergovernmental meeting at Pierce Cedar Creek

            -Pottawatomie Indian Resource Conservation District has received a request from Washington DC to present 50 shovel ready projects for possible stimulus spending

            -Senator Birkholz has presented Senate Bill 45 requesting mandatory 10 year inspections on wells and septic tanks

-Mr. Clyde Morgan discussed that the city of Nashville is considering transferring Planning and Zoning to the County level.

 

OLD BUSINESS

-Proposed depreciation policy presented.  Motion by Massimino, support from Bylsma to approve as written.

The salvage value and useful life shall be determined by the following schedule:

 

Asset Type         Salvage Value % of purchase price        Useful life

Land Improvements                                 10%                                                    20 years

Buildings                                         10%                                                    15-50 years

Furniture & Equipment               10%                                                    7-10 years

Data Processing Equipment     5%                                                      5 years

 Roll call taken, all members approve.

 

-Proposed capital outlay policy presented.  Motion by Massimino, support from Bylsma to approve as written.   “The capital outlay monetary threshold shall be $1,000 for any one item of equipment purchased and shall be $1,500 for any one item for improvements.  Any item purchased below this dollar amount shall be recorded in the appropriate expenditure account.  All items purchased that are equal to or greater than this amount shall be recorded in a fixed asset account and added to the fixed asset listing/depreciation schedule.  All fixed assets shall be depreciated based on the depreciation policy.

 Roll call taken, all members approve.

 

NEW BUSINESS: None

 

Bills paid:

 

CHECK #                              VENDOR                  AMOUNT

8193           Dennis McKelvey                             $804.16

8194            Hastings City Bank                           432.56

8195            Mulder Lawn and Snow              1,300.00

8196              Baltimore Township                               1,850.00

8197            Mike Timmons                                                282.23

8198              Elizabeth Miller                                              65.19

8199 MTA                                                                   85.00

8200           Barry Co. MTA                                                  15.00

8201         Consumers Energy                               15.00

8202           Walker, Fluke & Sheldon             4,150.00

8203 Bellevue Township                                      350.00

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m

 

Respectfully submitted, Debbie Massimino,  Assyria Township Clerk