May 8, 2013 Meeting Minutes - Ida Township

IDA TOWNSHIP BOARDREGULAR MEETINGWednesday, May 8, 2013The Regular Meeting of the Ida Township Board was called to order at 7:30 PM with the Pledge ofAllegiance to the flag. Members present were Supervisor Ron Iott, Clerk Don Appleman, TreasurerSherry Hilkens and Trustees Elmer Bowman and Randy Stanifer.Public Comment:An Ida West Road resident asked if the Township Board could begin formulating plans to resurfaceseveral miles of Ida West Road, west of the village of Ida.Approval of Minutes:The minutes of the Regular Township Board Meeting held April 2, 2013 were reviewed. A motion toapprove the minutes was made by R. Stanifer and supported by E. Bowman. Motion carried.Reports:The Building Department Report was submitted by Building Inspector, David Friend. Only seven (7)permits were issued in the month of April with no new home starts.The Fire Department Report was submitted by Fire Chief, Paul Metz. The Department ran a total ofthirty-eight (38) calls in the month of April. Chief Metz presented the Board with a rebate check for$1,335 as part of the cost of re-banding all of the Fire Department radios. Chief Metz also asked if anall terrain vehicle could be purchased for the Department to be used to access hard to reach areasthat the larger trucks cannot reach during brush and grass fires.The bills were presented for payment by the Clerk. Added to the bills presented were invoices fromApollo Fire Equipment in the amount of $196.24 from account 402-336-740 and Steven’s Disposal inthe amount of $4500 for the Township Spring Clean-up event from account 101-250-818. Afterreview a motion to pay the bills as amended was made by E. Bowman and supported by S. Hilkens.A roll call vote was taken and all votes were yes. Motion carried.The Treasurer’s Report was submitted by Treasurer Sherry Hilkens. After review a motion to acceptthe Treasurer’s Report was made by R. Stanifer and supported by R. Iott. Motion carried.Trustee E. Bowman and R. Stanifer called the Board’s attention to the need for a new gasolinegenerator for the Fire Hall to replace an old diesel one, a new roof on the Fire Hall building, andsidewalk repair. Supervisor R. Iott stated he is working on the roof and sidewalk quotes for repairs.The Ida Library Report was submitted by Suzanne Krueger, Ida Librarian.New Business:A motion to purchase a new 22 hp. Scagg 48” cut lawn mower for use on the cemeteries from D&DSmall Engine in Maybee, MI at a cost of $6900.00 was made by E. Bowman and supported byD. Appleman. Motion carried.A motion to contract with R&R Lawncare to trim bushes and spray weeds around the Townshipbuildings and park was made by R. Stanifer and supported by S. Hilkens. Motion carried.

IDA TOWNSHIP BOARDMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGWednesday May 8, 2013Page 2A motion to adjust the 2012-2013 fiscal year budget as follows:101-191-702 Payroll + 151.00101-191-727 Supplies + 500.00101-890-999 Contingency - 651.00101- 276-970 Capital Outlay + 7200.00101-890-999 Contingency - 7200.00101-851-810 Insurance Bonds Fringes + 2100.00101-890-999 Contingency - 2100.00101-966-999 Transfer Out + 480.00212-931-699 Transfer In - 480.00101-790-920 Utilities + 300.00101-265-930 Repair & Maintenance - 300.00was made by R. Iott and supported by E. Bowman. Motion carried.Cleaning the carpet and painting the Community Room was discussed. Estimates will be solicited forthe next Township Board meeting.Adjournment:A motion to adjourn was made by E. Bowman and supported by R. Stanifer. Motion carried. Themeeting duly adjourned at 8:25 PM.Respectfully submitted,Donald Appleman, Ida Township Clerk