ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP, Barry
County, Michigan
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 July 6, 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:
-Clerk
Massimino commented that
Previous
minutes were reviewed and approved as written.
The
bills were reviewed. Motion by
Timmons, Support from Massimino to pay the bills.and to approve down payment on
water tenderer when documentation is received. Roll call taken, all members vote yes. Motion from Timmons, support from
Massimino to approve to pay.
CLERK:
-Received
laptop from State of Michigan.
Clerk must have training on electronic poll book before can use
officially in an election
-State
of Michigan has grants available for making voting areas handicap accessible.
Clerk to research for potential for township.
TREASURER:
-Financial
Statements presented
-Summer
Taxes were mailed.
TRUSTEE:
-Trustee
Miller discussed overlap on cemetery with Brian Reynolds the county surveyor.
SUPERVISOR
-Village
of Bellevue has discussed option of no longer being a part of ownership of the
Bellevue Fire Board within a five year period.
-Mr.
Dennis McKelvey presented list of appraisal companies to Board. He reported completing 59 assessments
in the current year. Extensive
discussion with Board regarding property cards and possibility of State 14
point review. Discussed plan to RFP or a bid process to obtain state tax commission
approved assessing company to re-assess properties not yet re-assessed by the
current township assessor (approx 400 properties)..
OLD
BUSINESS: None
NEW
BUSINESS: None
-
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Barry
County Commissioner Jeff VanNortwick reported the following:
-Events
at Charlton Park
-Assistance
with mortgage payments through Community Action for residents below poverty
level is available. Weatherization
participation has opportunities for residents of Barry County.
-MSU
Extension going through re-organization
-County
Budget continues to be worked on
-Barry/Eaton
District Health Department has broke ground on dental clinic in Charlotte
-Barry/Eaton
District Health Dept. working on getting accredited as a health clinic
Bills paid:
|
8405 |
Barry Co. Telephone |
37.20 |
|
8406 |
Cyber MIND |
32.95 |
|
8407 |
Dennis McKelvey |
804.16 |
|
8408 |
Hastings City Bank |
1,580.02 |
|
8409 |
Complete Lawn Care Plus |
917.00 |
Meeting
adjourned at 9:34 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 June 7, 2010. The meeting was called to order at 7:30
p.m and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Members
present: Massimino (arrived 7:35pm), J. Miller, B. Miller, Timmons, Waterbury
Members
absent: None
PUBLIC
COMMENT:
-Mr.
Dale Augustine reported he felt the dust control application was successful
-Mr.
Mike Bremer introduced himself as a candidate for State Representative for
District 87
Previous
minutes were reviewed and approved as written.
The
bills were reviewed. Motion by
Massimino, Support from J. Miller to pay the bills. Roll call taken, all members vote yes.
CLERK:
-Laptop
computer from State should arrive very soon.
-Motion
by Massimino to increase Election Chair to $10 per hour, and $9.00 for
inspectors and $25 per diem for meals.
No support. Motion by E.
Miller to increase rate to $8.00 per hour for inspectors, $10 for Chair person,
meals remain at $22. Support J.
Miller. Roll call all members
approve.
TREASURER:
-Financial
Statements presented
-Summer
taxes to be sent July 1.
-Discussion
on safety deposit box on bank
TRUSTEE:
-Trustee
Miller reported cemeteries look good.
SUPERVISOR
-Report
from Mr. Dennis McKelvey. Governer
has installed new tax commission.
Developed 14 point review of township records for completeness and
compliance. If found not
compliant, state can mandate a state assessment at a cost of $40 per
parcel. Discussion on possible
resolutions to avoid non-compliance. Mr. McKelvey to provide recommended list of properties
to be re-assessed and information on
-Road
usage report given to Township board by Road Commission
OLD
BUSINESS None
NEW
BUSINESS None
PUBLIC
COMMENT:
-County
Commissioner Jeff VanNortwick
-Charlton Park poster
of events
-Farmers Market in Hastings now opened on Wednesdays and
Saturdays
-6/14/10 Republican
Party meeting at Waldorf in Hastings.
-More tickets issued
to resident violating ordinance – more tickets issued
-Committee of Whole
to meet to discussed recycling
-Discussion
on Sexton contract – signed by Sexton and Board
-Mr. Clyde Morgan gave report on planning and zoning
Bills
paid:
CHECK
# VENDOR AMOUNT
|
8386 |
MTA |
1,016.64 |
|
8387 |
Bellevue Township |
1,000.00 |
|
8388 |
Barry County Telephone |
37.22 |
|
8389 |
Consumers Energy |
28.37 |
|
8390 |
Heritage Flag and Banner |
122.40 |
|
8391 |
Dennis McKelvey |
804.16 |
|
8392 |
Hastings City Bank |
432.56 |
|
8393 |
Complete Lawn Care Plus |
1,195.00 |
|
8394 |
Sally Bivens |
166.00 |
|
8395 |
Joan Bair |
151.45 |
|
8396 |
void |
|
|
8397 |
Mike Timmons |
1,383.52 |
|
8398 |
Elizabeth Miller |
2,222.85 |
|
8399 |
Deborah Massimino |
1,967.89 |
|
8400 |
James Miller |
307.30 |
|
8401 |
Eugene Waterbury |
307.30 |
|
8402 |
US Postmaster |
132.00 |
|
8403 |
Nora Peake |
151.45 |
|
8404 |
US Postmaster |
396.00 |
:
Meeting
adjourned at 9:42 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 3, 2010. The meeting was called to order at 7:30
p.m and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Members present: Massimino, J. Miller, Timmons, Waterbury
Members excused: B.
Miller
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
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:
-Clerk received copy of sales agreement for Sexton services
changing hands from Mulder Lawn and Snow to Complete Lawn Care Plus, LLC
effective 3/6/10. Check for March
Sexton was returned to Clerk.
Sale recognized by board, payment for March 2010 to reflect a pro rata
share between two companies.
Motion Massimino,
Support Jim Miller.
Roll call all approve.
-School Board election to be held May 4, 2010 for each of the
Township School Districts.
-Clerk Massimino to bring recommendations to Board next meeting for
increase pay for Election Chairperson and Inspectors.
TREASURER:
-Financial Statements presented (Treasurer excused)
TRUSTEE:
-Trustee Miller noted that there were new shrubs/bushes that
looked recently planted in the Township Cemeteries. Sexton was instructed to remove them as it violates the
Cemetery Ordinance.
-Discussed creating (lay out) new section in Ellis Cemetery.
SUPERVISOR
-Motion by Supervisor to prepare new contract for Sexton in the
amount of $11,000 annually, Support by Massimino, Roll call taken all members
vote yes. To be effective 6/1/10
with Complete Lawn Care, LLC
-Discussed future road improvements. Discussed prioritization of future road improvements for
Assyria Township.
-State recommending that 20% of parcels are re-assessed every
year.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
PUBLIC COMMENT:
-Mr. Ted Wilkinson discussed obtaining laptop for Board of Review.
-County Commissioner presented the following:
-Auditors have found $750,000 in excess, but equalizations have declined
-Charlton Park Day went very well
Bills paid:
CHECK # VENDOR AMOUNT
8374 Johnstown
Twp. $2,275.00
8375 Consumers
Energy 32.11
8376 Bellevue
Township 200.00
8377 Cyber
MIND 59.90
8378 Barry
Co. MTA 15.00
8379 Joshua
Massimino 125.00
8380
Hastings
Banner
64.11
8381 Hastings
Reminder 111.99
8382 Dennis
McKelvey 804.16
8383 Hastings
City Bank 432.56
8384 Mulder
Lawn &Snow 145.00
8385 Complete
Lawn Care Plus 1,955.00
Meeting adjourned at 9 p.m
Respectfully submitted, Debbie Massimino,
Assyria Township Clerk
A budget hearing of the Assyria Township Board was
held at the Assyria Township hall on March 31, 2010. The
meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was
recited.
Members present:
Massimino, B. Miller, J. Miller, Timmons, Waterbury
Members excused:
None
Residents: Three
Minutes of previous minutes were reviewed and approved as written.
Fiscal Year 2011 budget presented. Motion by Massimino, support
from Beth Miller to approve Fiscal Year 2011 budget. Roll call taken, all members vote yes.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
.
Meeting adjourned at
7:33 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Debbie Massimino, Assyria Township Clerk
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The Annual Meeting of the Assyria Township
Board was held at the Assyria Township hall on March 31, 2010. The meeting was called to order at 7:33 p.m.
Members present:
Massimino, Jim Miller, Beth Miller, Timmons, Waterbury
Members excused: None
Residents: Three
Fiscal Year 2010 financial statements presented with an ending
fund balance of $470,957.13.
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 Thursday,
March 31,, 2011 will be the Township annual meeting, budget and
regular (April) meeting. There
will be no regular meeting in April 2011. Roll call taken, all members vote yes.
Motion by Beth Miller, support by Jim Miller 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
7:39 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Debbie Massimino, Assyria Township Clerk
Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
A regular meeting of the Assyria Township Board was
held at the Assyria Township hall on March 31, 2010. The
meeting was called to order at
7:39 p.m
Members present:
Massimino, Beth Miller, Jim Miller, Timmons, Waterbury
Members excused: All present
Motion by Massimino, support from Beth Miller to approve Fiscal Year
2011 budget
Roll call taken, all members vote yes.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Previous minutes reviewed and approved as written. Bills reviewed. Motion Massimino, support Timmons. Roll call, all approve.
CLERK
-Help America Vote Act is providing funds to provide
TREASURER:
-Financial Statement presented at Annual Meeting
TRUSTEE:
-Trustee Miller reported cemeteries looked good.
-Trustee Miller obtained copy of deed of ownership of the Township
Hall..
SUPERVISOR:
-Board of Review met.
17 petitions received.
Seven were granted, one hardship request granted.
Dates for 2011 Board of Review are as follows-
. Tuesday, March 8,
2011 7pm to receive rolls
Monday,
March 14, 2011 9am to 12p m and 2pm to 6pm to receive petitions
Tuesday, March
15, 2011 6pm to 9pm to receive petitions
Thursday, March 17, 2011 6pm t 9pm to receive petitions
Tuesday,
March 22, 2011 to finish reviews
Tuesday,
July 19, 2011 to receive petitions.
Petitioners must notify the Township Board at or prior to the June
monthly Township Board meeting of a desire to petition the Board of Review in
July
PUBLIC COMMENT:
-Commissioner Jeff VanNortwick reported the following:
-Presented Recycling &
Hazardous Waste guide
-Soil Conservation District
met
-Planning & Zoning
continues to ticket resident for continued violations of junk
-Mr. Ted Wilkinson asked if consideration has been made for a
laptop purchase for Board of Review and screen doors for Township Hall
-Discussion on deeds and land on Township property
-Mrs. Dena Miller asked about the organization of the Union
Cemetery Board
-Mr. Clyde Morgan reported that Nashville is still contemplating
becoming part of the County Planning and Zoning.
NEW BUSINESS:
Motion by Massimino for Resolution to approve dust control on dirt
roads in Assyria Township in the amount of $21,530. Support Jim Miller.
Roll call taken, all members vote yes
-Supervisor Timmons requested we come to the May meeting prepared
to discuss priorities in paved roads.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20
pm
Respectfully submitted, Debbie Massimino, Assyria Township Clerk
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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:
|
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
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
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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
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
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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
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