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 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
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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
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
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
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:
|
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
=====================
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
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