DALTON TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 27th, 2010, 1:55 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chris Hall, Merle H. Hittle, James Lothschutz, Elizabeth (Petsy) Jenkins,
Mike Hiner, and Ross McCloskey.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mary Ellen Sherwood.
Supervisor, Chris Hall, called the meeting to order at the Dalton Township Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance said and roll call taken.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
BUDGET:
Motion by Ross, support by Merle, to approve job descriptions for the secretary and administrative assistant positions and insert them into the employment policy. Merle noted that this was not an agenda item. Chris said that it is part of the budget. Merle said it should be addressed at a regular scheduled board meeting as an agenda item. Ross agreed to rescind his motion and Merle rescinded his support.
Motion by Merle, support by Mike, PASSED to approve the resolution in support of the 2010-2011 final budget with the changes made during the annual meeting of the electors. YES: Merle, Mike, Jim, Ross, Petsy, Chris. NO: none.
PARKS AND RECREATION PLAN:
Motion by Ross , support by Jim, PASSED to support the resolution to approve the 2010-2015 Dalton Township Parks and Recreation Plan. YES: Ross, Jim, Petsy, Merle, Ross, Chris. NO: none.
MI NATURAL RESOURCES GRANT:
Chris explained that the Township will probably get 30% match to the $50,000.00 in the account from the Sweeter Road house. He noted that this will fund one section of handicap parking on the West end plus interior walkways by the soccer and baseball fields.
Motion by Ross, support by Jim, PASSED to support the resolution to seek the Michigan Natural Resources Grant. YES: Ross, Jim, Mike, Petsy, Merle, Chris. NO: none.
BOARD/PUBLIC COMMENT:
David Less asked if it was legal for Wanda Todd to act as Secretary. Chris said she is acting as recording secretary and that was legal. He also noted that the meeting was being tape recorded.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Merle, support by Mike, PASSED to adjourn. YES: Merle, Mike, Ross, Jim, Petsy, and Chris. NO: none.
DALTON TOWNSHIP BOARD
Chris Hall Supervisor
Mary Ellen Sherwood Clerk
Elizabeth (Petsy) Jenkins Treasurer
Michael Hiner Trustee
Merle H. Hittle Trustee
James Lothschutz Trustee
Ross McCloskey Trustee
Clerk: ______________________________
Mary Ellen Sherwood