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MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROPOSED
MINUTES - MARCH 1, 2016 - 7:00PM - TOPINABEE, MICHIGAN
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township
Hall in Topinabee, Michigan on March 1, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. All
Board Members were present: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn
Kathy Flory, John Brown, and Dennis Dombroski.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., with the recitation
of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment was opened at 7:01 p.m, with Mary O'Hare
announcing the annual meeting of the Topinabee Development
Association Meeting on June 25, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the
Mullett Township Hall, all are invited. Carl Muscott expressed
an interest in Mullett Township maintaining the local roads
before pursuing the paving of a county road such as North
East Mullett Road the township has already committed dollars
for the 2016 season.
Public Comment closed at 7:05 p.m.
Motion by John Brown to approve the minutes of the February 2,
2016 meeting, with a second by Dennis Dombroski, motion
passed.
Motion by John Brown to approve the minutes of February 9,
2016 meeting, with a second by Dennis Dombroski, motion
passed.
Treasurer's report is as follows:
GENERAL FUND 101 $412,899.23
FIRE FUND 206 515,818.87
LIQUOR FUND 212 809.53
LIGHT FUND 219 45,005.14
LIBRARY FUND 271 39,574.49
TAX FUNDS 818,962.97
Mullett Township Expenditures for February 2016 are as follows:
GENERAL FUND 101 $16,721.72
FIRE FUND 206 3,683.18
LIQUOR FUND 212 86.12
LIGHT FUND 219 850.11
LIBRARY FUND 271 5,612.11
Topinabee Fire Department reported 8 runs, 2 training events and
attended the Great Lakes Burn Camp at the UAW Center,
Black Lake.
East Mullett Fire Department reported 2 runs, 2 training events
and attended the Great Lake Burn Camp at the UAW Center,
Black Lake.
An agreement between Mullett Township and the Cheboygan
County Road Commission was signed for the first phase of
North East Mullett Lake Road from Devereaux Lake Road
to Cannon Drive with a match of $100,000.00 from Mullett
Township as per a motion in the December 1, 2016 minutes.
This project is slated to be completed by September 30, 2016
according to the road commission.
Motion by John Brown: Mullett Township has no objections
with the decision the Cheboygan County Road Commission
makes regarding the abandonment of the North End of Long
Point Road. Seconded by Kathy Flory. motion passed.
Motion by Kathy Flory and seconded by Mary Anne Gale to
appove the salary resolution for the trustees salary to go to
$3,000.00 per year, with a roll call vote: Ayes: John Brown,
Dennis Dombroski, Mary Anne Gale, Kathy Flory, and
Rachel Osborn. Nayes: none
Motion by Kathy Flory with a change in the Light Fund expense
line amount, seconded by Dennis Dombroski to approve the
2016-2017 Appropriations Act, upon a roll call vote:
Ayes: John Brown, Dennis Dombroski, Mary Anne Gale,
Kathy Flory, and Rachel Osborn. Nayes: none (see
department budget)
Motion by Kathy Flory with a second by John Brown to change
the meeting of May 3, 2016 to May 10, 2016 because of the
Cheboygan School Election to be held on May 3, 2016.
with a roll call vote: Ayes: John Brown, Dennis Dombroski,
Kathy Flory, Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn. Nayes:
none
Upon a motion by Kathy Flory and supported by John Brown,
the FIRE MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSITION TO BE
PUT ON THE BALLOT ON AUGUST 2, 2016 PRIMARY
with a roll call vote: Ayes: John Brown, Dennis Dombroski,
Mary Anne Gale, Kathy Flory, and Rachel Osborn
Nayes: none
A motion by Kathy Flory and supported by Dennis Dombroski
the OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSITION TO
BE PUT ON THE BALLOT ON AUGUST 2, 2016 PRIMARY
with a roll call vote: Ayes: John Brown, Dennis Dombroski,
Mary Anne Gale, Kathy Flory and Rachel Osborn
Nayes: none
Motion to retain the MacArthur Law Firm with an initial
retainer of $500.00 to be used toward the 2016-2017 fiscal
year legal expenditures, seconded by Dennis Dombroski,
motion passed.
A letter from Phil Welch was read concerning his willingness
to help with any ADA walkways that might be needed in the
Topinabee Beach Park. Thank you Phil Welch.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to pay the bills with a second
by John Brown, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
mulletttownship@mullettgov-clerk.org
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROPOSED
MINUTES - FEBRUARY 2, 2016 - TOPINABEE, MICHIGAN
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township
Hall in Topinabee, Michigan 49791 at 7:00p.m. All Board Members
were present: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, Kathy Flory,
John Brown and Dennis Dombroski.
Public Comment was opened at 7:01 p.m., with the following people
commenting: Tom O'Hare would like to continue improvements in
Beach Area Park: ie-Parking that needs up-dating, the entire comment
has been added to the record: Carl Muscott wanting the board to
comment on the Pipeline resolution: Mary O'Hare reported that
Watershed has approved plans for the parking areas: Irv Crawford
want Pipeline 5 shut down and discussed by the board, wants to
revive the Park Committee and be involved.
Public Comment was closed at 7:10 p.m.
Motion to approve the minutes of January 5, 2016 by John Brown,
Mary Anne Gale wanted the last two items struck from the 2017
project list, delete 2017 line item, move the North East Mullett
Road project to 2016, a long discussion ensued, clerk strongly
disagreed with the correction, seconded by Dennis Dombroski,
motion passed.
Treasurer's Report
General Fund 101 $434,910.05
Fire Fund 206 514,549.17
Liquor Fund 212 1,281.67
Light Fund 219 49,001.21
Library Fund 271 39,917.14
Tax Fund 364,550.53
Expenditures for January 2016
General Fund 101 $9,753.35
Fire Fund 206 4,518.84
Liquor Fund 212 86.12
Light Fund 219 819.31
Library Fund 271 3,014.65
Total $18,192.27
Topinabee Fire reported total number of incidents 11, - 3 medical
assist, 1 building fire, 3 vehical accidents, 1 no incident, 1 co
detector malfunction, 1 co detector activation, no co: 1 extraction
from machinery
East Mullett Fire reported 1 run: 1 Fire Alarm - unfounded,
2 Training sessions, received a grant from Enbridge in the
amount of $1,250.00: furnace issues in bay 2 were repaired:
attended refreser RIT training
A discuss of the possible projects for 2016 are as follows:
Burt Trail Connection - 2016 develop math and engineering
plans 2017
Clean Old School House and bat dung professionally removed
Renovate Old School House - Board discussion of usage of
school house (library, community center, firehouse)
New Fire Hall in Topinabee (design and estimate) - form
committee with fire officers and the Mullett Township
Board of Trustees to develop plans
Fire Truck for East side
Road to be graveled - Hiawatha Beach Road (Afton stone)
Brine Roads
Kayak Rack at Topinabee Beach Park
Fire Ring at Boy Scout Park
Parking for Boat Ramp at Woodruff - talk to Dave Stempky
& DEQ
Parking for Park/Trail access - North End (pavilion of
Topinabee Beach Park
Replace ceiling tile in Mullett Township Hall
Electric to Quonset Hut and or Pavilion at Boy Scout Park
Review plan for long term Boy Scout Park development
by project
Paving of North East Mullett Lake Road from Devereaux
Lake Road to Old School Road
Update Recreaation Plan which is due in 2016 to be re-
written with the updates completed by Mullett Township
Mary Anne Gale requested the Mullett Township Board
become involved with a Long Point Road abandonment
by the Cheboygan County Road Commission. It seems
that the house of John M. Kyle is sitting on a portion of
the very North end of Long Point Road: therefore, Mary
Anne Gale motioned to approve the abandonment of
that portion of Long Point Road, with a second by
Dennis Dombroski, opposed by John Brown, Rachel
Osborn, Kathy Flory for lack of information, motion
died for lack of support.
The Resolution for Pipeline 5 was presented and died
for lack of support.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to have Tim MacArthur
write a Cost Recovery Ordinance for Public and Private
companies to pay the costs of responding to emergency
calls for downed power lines, seconded by Mary Anne
Gale, John Brown abstained due to a conflict of
interest: Rachel Osborn voted no, motion passed.
Under Board Comments:
1. Oak Hill Annual Meeting on February 11, 2016 at
Aloha Township Hall at 6:00pm
2. Letter from Presque Isle Electric thanking our Fire
Departments for good work during the Christmas
storm
3. Pac-Sanitation clean-up days will be August 6, 2016
in Topinabee and August 13, 2016 on Derby Road
4. Letter from Mark and Bonnie Matus supporting the
improvements in the Topinabee area
5. Rachel Osborn presented a possible need for a house
generator because of severe storms in the area, the
town hall could be used for the public to get water
charge phones, warm-up, keep the Fire Department
running during a power outage
6. Budget Workshop - February 9, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.
7. John Brown informed the board that when Mullett
Township hosts the MTA meetings, we will need
to supply the speaker
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to pay the bills, seconded
by John Brown, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
mulletttwp@mullettgov-clerk.org
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROPOSED
MINUTES - JANUARY 5, 2016 - 7:00PM - TOPINABEE, MICHIGAN
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township
Hall in Topinabee, Michigan on January 5, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. All
Board Members were present: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, Kathy
Flory, Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., with the Pledge of
Allegiance recited by all.
Public Comment was opened at 7:01 p.m. Mary O'Hare on Bud Garlick's
passing and the need to move forward with the parking lot project in the
Topinabee Beach area: Carl Muscott on the need for a ramp on Beeson
Street with ADA parking in that area also: David Ogg thanking the
Mullett Township Board for the vision of continuing to update the
Mullett Property.
Public Comment was closed at 7:10 p.m.
On a motion by John Brown to approve the minutes of December 1, 2015
with a second by Dennis Dombroski, motion of approval was passed.
The Treasurer's report was read and is as follows:
General Fund 101 $406,725.17
Fire Fund 206 534,341.07
Liquor Fund 212 1,293.81
Light Fund 219 48,997.32
Library Fund 271 50,286.59
Tax Acct's 613,155.78
Expenditures for Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2015-2016
General Fund 101 $64,499.24
Fire Fund 206 42,056.60
Liquor Fund 212 258.36
Light Fund 219 2,749.56
Library Fund 271 26,821.85
East Mullett Fire Department reported two runs, two training session, SCBA
year maintainence, yearly Air Station maintenance for December, Two runs
and one training session for January.
Topinabee Fire Department reported 24 runs for the month of December
due to the storm that came through on Christmas Eve.
Discussion was held regarding the project list for 2016-2017 Fiscal Year:
Possible projects are as follows:
Burt Trail planning only
Clean out Old School House
Renovate Old School House (new mechanicals, etc)
New Fire Hall (Topinabee) Design & Engineering Costs
Fire Truck replacement for East Mullett Department
Brine Roads
Gravel Project for Hiawatha Beach Rd.
Kayak Rack at Topinabee Beach Park
Fire rings at Boy Scout Park
Sand Pit for Kids at Boy Scout Park
Investigate possible parking at Woodruff ramp area
Renovating the parking area North of Pavilion - Topinabee
Replacing ceiling tiles at the Mullett Township Hall
Possible Projects for 2017
Updating No. East Mullett Lake Rd from Devereaux
Lake Rd. to Old School Rd.
Electrical added to Quonset Building at Boy Scout Park
Excavating a trail from the Quonset Building down to
a beach area in Boy Scout Park
John Brown attended the meeting on road funding at the Inland Lakes
School. Funding for secondary roads is problematic and a new way needs
to be found to solve the problem with all the entities involved.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to approve a lot line adjustment between
Richard T. Greeley and William D. Conway as surveyed by Alan J
Granger, seconded by Rachel Osborn, motion passed.
Motion to pay the bills was offered by Dennis Dombroski and seconded
by John Brown, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
www.mullettgov-clerk.org
mulletttwp@mullettgov-clerk.org
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES
DECEMBER 1, 2015 - 7:00PM - TOPINABEE, MICHIGAN
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall
on December 1, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. All Board Members were present:
Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, Kathy Flory, John Brown and Dennis
Dombroski.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with the recitation of the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment was opened at 7:01 p.m. Since there were no public
comments, public comments were closed
Approval of the minutes by motion from John Brown with a second by
Dennis Dombroski for the November 3, 2015 meeting with a correction
of the spelling of the Gouine name. Motion passed.
The Treasurer's report is as follows:
General Fund 101 $471,774.74
Fire Fund 206 534,876.44
Liquor Fund 212 1,293.70
Light Fund 219 48,993.16
Library Fund 271 25,310.16
Topinabee Fire Deport reported 4 medical runs, 1 building fire, 2
power down and 1 standby.
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES RESOLUTION
2015-3 MEETING SCHEDULE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2016
WHEREAS, the Mullett Township Board of Trustees wishes to set
the following meeting schedule for the coming calendar year and,
WHEREAS, the public needs to have the information in order to
attend the open meetings of the Mullett Township Board of Trustees
and learn of the business of the township and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the following schedule
will be published in a paper of general circulation in Mullett Township
with the following dates, times, and places for the Mullett Township
Board of Trustees meetings at 7:00 p.m.
January 5, 2016 Topinabee
February 2, 2016 Topinabee
March 1, 2016 Topinabee
April 5, 2016 EAST MULLETT
May 3, 2016 Topinabee
June 7, 2016 EAST MULLETT
July 5, 2016 Topinabee
August 9, 2016 Topinabee
September 6, 2016 Topinabee
October 4, 2016 EAST MULLETT
November 1, 2016 Topinabee
December 6, 2015 Topinabee
Motion offered by: John Brown
Seconded by: Kathy Flory
Roll Call Votes: Ayes: John Brown
Dennis Dombroski
Mary Anne Gale
Kathy Flory
Rachel Osborn
The Supervisor declared the resolution adopted.
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
I, Rachel Osborn, Clerk of the Township of Mullett, Topinabee,
Michigan, do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct
copy of the resolution. This resolution was adopted on December
1, 2015 by the Mullett Township Board of Trustees at a regular
meeting.
_________________
Rachel Osborn
December 1, 2015
The Resolution for Pipeline 5 was presented and died for lack of
support.
John Brown made a motion to contribute $100,000.00 as a match
for a resurface of North East Mullett Road which will cost
approximately $261,000.00 to be done in 2016 with a second
by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed with an opposing vote
against because of the high match amount by Rachel Osborn.
The board will discuss the project list at the January 5, 2016
meeting.
The board set the meeting date of February 9, 2016 for the
Budget Workshop.
John Brown made a motion to pay the bills which was seconded
by Dennis Dombroski., motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROPOSED
MINUTES - NOVEMBER 3, 2015 - 7:00PM - TOPINABEE, MICHIGAN
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall
on November 2, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. All Board Members were present:
Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, Kathy Flory, John Brown and Dennis
Dombroski.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., with Dennis Dombroski
leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment was opened at 7:01 p.m. by Mary Anne Gale
The following people spoke:Sheery Nelson of Straits Area Concerned
Citizens for Justice and Environment on why the Pipeline 5 should be
changed or shut down: Carl Muscott on Tuscarora and Burt Townships
non-collaboration with Mullett Township regarding the DNR Trust
Fund Grant, also opposes the Great Up North Alliance and the fact that
Mullett Township is a participate: Tom O'Hare on the fact that all of
the resolutions from Mullett, Tuscarora and Burt Township have been
filed with the DNR Trust Fund for credit. Also supports the Great Up
North Alliance. Cal Goine reported the County Fair Board participation
with the Cheboygan County Commission has not changed even though
the County now owns the Fair Grounds.
Public Comment was closed at 7:20 p.m.
John Brown made a motion to approve the minutes of October 6, 2015
with a second by Dennis Dombroski, motion carried.
Topinabee Fire Department reported 8 runs and participated in the
Halloween festivities for children of Topinabee and Indian River.
East Mullett Fire Depart reported 5 runs and participated in the
Halloween festivities for children of Indian River.
Topinabee Library reported the Summer Story Time a big success
thanks to Patricia Graham and The Friends of the Library. There
will be a story time on November 21, 2015 at 11:00 a.m., at the
library. Also, on December 5, the Annual Christmas Party will be
held at the Mullett Township Hall from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with
crafts and lunch for all ages.
Dennis Dombroski motioned to adopt the revised Lot Split Ordinance
#15 and repeal Lot Split #9 with a second by Mary Anne Gale:
On a roll call vote: Ayes: Dennis Dombroski
Mary Anne Gale
Kathy Flory
Nayes: John Brown
Rachel Osborn
The Supervisor declared the Ordinance #15 passed.
There was a discussion of the Great Up North Alliance and with
consensus of previous motion for Mullett Township to grant
$2,000.00 per year through 2016, clerk to issue check.
Mary Anne Gale reported the schedule for road work for the
2016-2020 Transportation Improvement Program which will
include Devereaux Lake Road, East Mullett Lake Road from
Hackleburg to Old School Road and East Mullett Lake Road
from Onaway to Hackelburg.
A special thanks to The Friends of the Library and Mullett
Fire Departments for their volunteer spirit with the
Halloween Festivities.
Motion by John Brown to pay the bills with a second by
Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
www.mullettgov-clerk.org
mulletttwp@mullettgov-clerk.org
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PROPOSED MINUTES OCTOBER 6, 2015
EAST MULLETT FIRE HALL - 7:00PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the East Mullett
Township Hall on October 6, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., in Mullett
Township, in Indian River, Michigan 49749 with the
following Board Members in attendance: Rachel Osborn, Kathy
Flory, Dennis Dombroski and John Brown. Mary Anne Gale
was excused.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., and the Pledge of
Allegiance was recited.
The Clerk asked for a nomination of the moderator for the meeting.
Dennis Dombroski nominated John Brown to moderate the
meeting with a second by Rachel Osborn. The motion passed.
Public Comment was opened at 7:02 p.m.
Carl Muscott thought the Ordinance #9 (Lot Splits) could be good
enough for future, Nissley issue needs legal action.
Erv Crawford wanted the park committee to explore the possi-
bilities of camping on Township property.
Public Comment was closed at 7:10 p.m.
Dennis Dombroski motioned to approve the minutes of September 1
2015, with a correction of removing the words "Dennis Dombroski
believes the" in the seventh paragraph of the minutes, seconded
by Kathy Flory, motion passed.
The treasurers report is as follows:
General Fund 101 $474,968.78
Fire Fund 206 578,594.57
Liquor Fund 212 1,330.20
Light Fund 219 50,984.80
Library Fund 271 46,310.40
Expense Report for 2nd quarter of Fiscal Year 2015-2016
General Fund 101 $88,783.28
Fire Fund 206 36.454.57
Liquor Fund 212 258.36
Light Fund 219 2,453.63
Library Fund 271 10,226.96
Topinabee Fire Department Report: Total number of incidents: 12,
there were maintenance duties performed as well as training at the
Pellston Airport.
East Mullett Fire Department Report: Total number of runs was 5,
with 4 medical runs and 1 medical assist in Koehler Township, 2
training sessions, Pak Tracker in-service and power point.
Motion by John Brown to replace the water heater at the East Mullett
Township Hall, seconded by Kathy Flory, motion passed.
After a discusssion of the Timothy V. Small Lot Split application,
it was decided by consensus that Mr. Tim MacArthur of MacArthur
Law Firm would send a letter to Mr. Small outlining the steps to
take to solve the lot split question.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by Kathy Flory to have
Clayton McGovern, Assessor for Mullett Township handle all
Land Division Applications as has been done in the past. Clayton
will take care of the Bowes Land Division Application concerning
the property 5150 Woodruff in Topinabee, Michigan. Motion
passed.
The Lot Split Ordinance was discussed by the board and put on
hold until all members had a chance to look at the present Lot
Split Ordinance #9 and also the new version which was written
by MacArthur Law Firm. Both ordinance will be considered at
the November 3, 2015 meeting at the Mullett Township Hall in
Topinabee, Michigan.
Carl Muscott made an appeal to the Mullett Township Board of
Trustees for a copy of a packet which was considered at the
closed meeting on August 12,. 2015, a FOIA reply had main-
tained that entire contents of the material was "Client Previleged"
and therefore was not released to Mr. Muscott. Mr. MacArthur
released two copies from the packet: copy of the drawing of
the easement for the Nissley property and also a letter from Mr.
Carl McPherson dated July 31, 2015. No other documents could
be released since the "Attorney Client Previlege" cannot be
broken due to the Closed Meeting of the Mullett Township Board
of Trustees. Mr. Muscott maintained that the board did not have
a good reason for a closed meeting.
Kathy Flory motioned to approve the contract with the Cheboygan
County Road Commission to snowplow the DNR Public Access
at a cost of $512.86 for the winter season of 2015-2016. This
access is used to get to Mullett Lake for ice fishing and also
parking vehicles. A second was offered by John Brown, Motion
passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to re-instate Connie Ogg as a fill-in
librarian or on the regular schedule as needed at the Topinabee
Public Library, with a second by Rachel Osborn, Motion passed.
Kathy Flory approved Change Order #1 of the Fitzek bid for
soffit and ventilation for the Topinabee Public Library in the
amount of $5,080.00 bringing the total for the entire roofing job
to $11,500.00, (original quote $6420.00 before change order).
A 50% down payment will be made to get the job started. With
a second by Dennis Dombroski, the motion passed.
Letters in support of the Beach Park Improvements:
Philip and Mary Jo Welch
Marilyn Rorick
Ginny Robarge
Emily Matheny
Letters thanking Patty King and Ann Klebba at the Library
Anne L. Voice, Silver Spring, Md.
Ann Smithmier, Koehler Township
Board Comments John Brown attended Oakhill Cemetery meeting
and reported on the maintenance of the cemetery
Public Comment was opened at 8:25 p.m. Carl Muscott thanked
John Brown for a good job with the meeting
Public Comment was closed 8.27p.m.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to pay the bills, seconded by John
Brown, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned 8:33 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
www.mullettgov-clerk.org
mulletttwp@mullettgov-clerk.org
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROPOSED
SPECIAL MINUTES - AUGUST 12, 2015 - MULLETT
TOWNSHIP HALL - 7:00PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township
Hall on August 12, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. All Board Members were
present: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, Kathy Flory, Dennis
Dombroski, and John Brown.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. and the Pledge of
Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
Public Comment was opened at 7:01 p.m., with Carl Muscott
offering advice to the township board on how to handle the Nissley
property matter, Carl McPherson countered the advice, Mary
Nissley petitioned the board to handle the matter before the
board in a neighborly manner.
Public Comment was closed at 7:13 p.m.
John Brown made a motion to go into closed session regarding the
Nissley property issue with a second by Dennis Dombroski, on a
roll call vote:
Yeas: John Brown
Dennis Dombroski
Mary Anne Gale
Kathy Flory
Rachel Osborn
Nayes: None
The closed session was commenced at 7:14 p.m.
Motion by John brown to come out of the closed session at 7:39 p.m.,
seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
On a motion by John Brown to give Tim MacArthur of MacArthur
Law Firm permission to take the necessary legal steps to protect
Mullett Township Property interests, seconded by Dennis Dombroski,
motion passed unanimously.
On a new set of information, the following motion made at the June 9,
2015 special meeting is hereby rescinded:
"Motion to give the Nissley's an easement tied to the
parcel number of their property with a survey of the
driveway and to draw up a legal description including
the trees of same by Dennis Dombroski and seconded
by Mary Anne Gale, motion carried".
Mary Anne Gale rescinded her support of the motion and Dennis
Dombroski rescinded the making of the motion by withdrawing
the motion to give easement to the Nissley's on a roll call vote
to rescind the entire motion:
Yeas: John Brown
Dennis Dombroski
Mary Anne Gale
Kathy Flory
Rachel Osborn
Nayes; None
Absent: None
The supervisor declared the motion passed.
Mary Anne Gale made a motion to approve the additional amount
of $847.00 to the amount of $1353.00 to complete the hooded
gutters being proposed by "Bilt on Demand" for the Topinabee
Public Library, seconded by Kathy Flory, motion passed with two
opposing votes by John Brown and Rachel Osborn.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROPOSED MINUTES
AUGUST 4, 2015 - MULLETT TOWNSHIP HALL - 7:00PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall
in Topinabee, Michigan on August 4, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. The following
Board Members were present: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, Dennis
Dombroski and Kathy Flory.
Public Comment was opened at 7:01 p.m., with Dennis Jonski wanting to
know if the Public Access Sign at Sutherland could be put up by the Road
Commission again since it is missing.
Tom O'Hare would like to have the board think about obtaining more points
for DNRTF Grant by raising the matching fund amount.
Carl Muscott to send information regarding Independent Contractors versus
employees.
Public Comment was closed at 7:06 p.m.
Approval of the minutes was offered by Rachel Osborn with the following
corrections: amount bid by Olsen (motion) should have read $6420.00 not
$8398.00: 2015-2016 tax season should read "2015" winter tax season,
seconded by Dennis Dombroski, Motion carried
An erroneous motion to award Olsen Construction the roofing job at the
Topinabee Public Library at a cost of $8398 was rescinded by Dennis
Dombroski's support of the motion: Kathy Flory rescinded the making
of the motion to award Olsen Construction the roofing job at the
Topinabee Public Library, Motion by Kathy Flory to accept the
rescission, supported by Rachel Osborn, motion passed.
Kathy Flory motioned to award the contract for the roofing job at the
Topinabee Public Library to Fitzek in the amount of $6420.00,
seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Treasurer's report is as follows:
General Fund 101 $532,171.75
Fire Fund 206 599,987.98
Liquor Fund 212 38.06
Light Fund 219 50,976.28
Library Fund 271 46,403.58
Tax Funds 158,587.21
The Board considered two options for road maintenance: Cook Road and
Hiawatha Beach Drive. On a motion by Rachel Osborn to gravel Cook
Road at an estimated cost of $10,330.00 with a second by Dennis
Dombroski, motion passed.
Hiawatha Beach Drive will be considered in the 2016-2017 budget.
After a request for bid was e-mailed to all gutter bidders in the original
bidding process for an opportunity to rebid: hooded, heated gutter only
and option for heating gutter and hood. for the Topinabee Public
Library; there were not any bidders.
On a motion by Dennis Dombroski to add a closed top gutter at a cost
of approximately $1383.00 on the West/road side of the Topinabee
Public Library by Bilt on Demand and to add another down spout
also in the front at a cost to be determined later, seconded by Mary
Anne Gale, motion passed with one opposing vote by Rachel
Osborn.
Motion by Kathy Flory to accept the MULLETT TOWNSHIP MAINTENANCE
CONTRACT FOR MULLETT TOWNSHIP HALLS AND GROUNDS by
dating the contract to read the duration of the contract to be from April 1,
2015 to March 31, 2018.to be entered into with Home Solutions, seconded
by Dennis Dombroski and the motion carried.
Kathy Flory made a motion to accept the MULLETT TOWNSHIP
MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR TOWNSHIP GROUNDS by dating
the contract to read the duration of the contract to be from April 1,
2015 to March 31, 2018 to be entered into with Cottage Care,
seconded by Dennis Dombroski and the motion was carried.
MULLETT TOWNSHIP COLLABORATION WITH TUSCARORA
TOWNSHIP TO ESTABLISH USAGE OF BOTH TOPINABEE BEACH
PARK AND INDIAN RIVER MARINA PARK BY EACH OF OUR
TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS; on a roll call vote as follows:
Ayes: Dennis Dombroski,
Mary Anne Gale
Kathy Flory
Rachel Osborn
Nayes: None
Absent: John Brown
MULLETT TOWNSHIP RESOLUTION FOR INTER-GOVERNMENTAL
COOPERATION BETWEEN BURT TOWNSHIP AND MULLETT TOWN-
SHIP: on a roll call vote as follows:
Ayes: Dennis Dombroski
Mary Anne Gale
Kathy Flory
Rachel Osborn
Nayes: None
Absent: John Brown
Mary Anne Gale motioned to have Kevan Flory do two roofing jobs: one for
Mullett Town Hall and one for Topinabee Public Library, also the gutter job
at the Topinabee Public Library in the capacity of manager and inspector at a
rate of pay in the amount of $60.00 per hour as an Independent Contractor,
seconded by Rachel Osborn, motion passed.
There will be several engineering change notices for the ongoing roofing
projects which will need Board approval. The Board decided by consensus
that those extra charges would be handled at the conclusion of the projects.
East Mullett Fire Department gave a report for the month of July with a lot
of activity: 2 EMS calls, 2 training session, now carrying First Responder
Drug Box and attended Lake Owners Association Meeting.
Topinabee Fire Department gave their report for the month of July with 3
exposure fires, general maintenance, parade and funeral detail and off-
site training.
Kathy Flory motioned to keep the 8 can lights in front of the Mullett
Township Hall and replace with LED lighting in an amount not to exceed
$800.00 with a second by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
There will be a change order to add ventilation and a re-design of the
facia at the Topinabee Publis Library with the addition of air baffles
in the roof and ventilation vents for better air circulation or Option 'A'
as presented.
Special Meeting to be held on August 12, 2015 at the Mullett Township
Hall at 7:00 p.m.
Woodruff Launch will be complete in the Fall of 2015
Patterson project should be finished around August 14-15 of this year.
Moton by Dennis Dombroski to pay the bills with a second by Kathy
Flory, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT
TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROPOSED MINUTES JULY 7, 2015 -
MULLETT TOWNSHIP HALL - TOPINABEE, MICHIGAN - 7:00PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall in Topinabee, Michigan
at 7:00 p.m., on July 7, 2015. All Board Members were present: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn.
Kathy Flory, John Brown and Dennis Dombroski.
The call to order was at 7:00 p.m. with the public reciting the Pledge of Allegiance/
Public Comment was opened at 7:01 p.m., and was closed at 7:05 p.m.
Special Thank You to: Mary Nissley for a great job on the fountain
garden North of the Library Depot. Also, to Tom O'Hare, Mary O'Hare,
David Ogg, Graham Tillotson and Mary Anne Gale and
Jacob VanBoxel of the Indian River Chamber of Commerce for their support at the Alpena Board of Directors meeting for the Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund Application presentation by Mullett Township Clerk and Tom O'Hare.
John Brown made a motion to approve the minutes of June 2, 2015 meeting, seconded by Dennis
Dombroski, motion passed.
The Treasurer's report is as follows:
GENERAL FUND 101 $569,539.21
FIRE FUND 206 599,786.94
LIQUOR FUND 212 50.30
LIGHT FUND 219 50,971.95
LIBRARY FUND 271 38,757.50
MULLETT TOWNSHIP FIRST QUARTER EXPENSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 BY FUND:
GENERAL FUND 101 $76,158.72
FIRE FUND 206 8,183.64
LIQUOR FUND 212 258.36
LIGHT FUND 219 2,477.84
LIBRARY FUND 271 13,996.70
On a motion by Kathy Flory to have Fitzek Construction do the roofing of Mullett Township Hall and
Fire Hall at a cost of $19,700.00 provided he can provide workman's compensation insurance,
seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
On a motion by Kathy Flory to have Olsen Construction do the roofing of
the Topinabee Depot at a cost of $8398.00, seconded by Dennis Dombroski,
motion passed.
Mary Anne Gale to pursue re-bids for gutters for both the town hall and the depot.
Motion by John Brown to have Kevan Flory do inspections as needed for
each roofing job at the hourly rate per inspection as used in the
writing the bid documents, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
The Clerk will be talking to each of the Maintenance contractors: Cottage Care and Home Soltuions and working out the contracts for each with the specific duties for each discussed. Also, the clerk will discuss with the attorney the need for any sub-contractors to have
workmen's compensation when working on Mullett Township Property.
On a motion by Kathy Flory to set the Special Assessment Light District
Rate for the 2015-2016 tax season to .0000, seconded by John Brown,
motion passed.
Rachel Osborn made a motion to pass the Special Assessment Light
District Resolution to set up the new Light District so in future the
board would not have to bear the cost of starting the process all over
again with the attorney and the two special hearings when the present
Light District runs out of money. Also, with the second hearing which
could have taken place, all those in the new Light District would have
had a chance to challenge their property assessment before the Mullett
Township Board of Trustees before the new Light District was set up.
There would have been an estimated $2,500.00 savings by going ahead with the paperwork now rather then
later, which would have benefited all taxpayers., motion died for lack
of support because the board did not know the rate even though the
assessor would be able to give the board that information each year as
has been done in the past.
There has been an interest by the scouts to use Boy Scout Park for
camping in future, Rachel Osborn to check with attorney about the
liability and our responsibility to the public.
Both Topinabee Fire and East Mullett Fire Departments filed reports on their activities: reports are on file with the minutes.
John Brown made a motion to pay the bills, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45PM
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
ALL BIDS ARE ON FILE WITH THE CLERK
www.mullettgov-clerk.org
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROPOSED MINUTES
EAST MULLETT TOWNSHIP HALL - JUNE 2, 2015 - 7:00PM
The Mullet Township Board of Trustees met at the East Mullett Township Hall on the East Side of Mullett Township, Indian River, Michigan 49749. All Board Members were present: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, Kathy Flory, John Brown and Dennis Dombroski.
The call to order was at 7:00 p.m. with the public reciting the Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comment was opened at 7:01 p.m.
Carl Muscott read a letter of concern which will be recorded in the official minutes
Erv Crawford would like everyone on the West Side of Mullett Township to be in the Light District
Close of public comment was at 7:05 p.m.
John Brown made a motion to approve the minutes of May 12, 2015 with a second by Dennis Dombroski,. motion passed.
Treasurers report is as follows:
General Fund 101 $584,527.38
Fire Fund 206 599,537.91
Liquor Fund 212 662.49
Light Fund 219 50,967.48
Library Fund 271 49,317.40
Tax accounts 2.00
TOTAL $1,285,014.66
East Mullett Fire Department reported for the months of April and May, 2015, a total of 7 medical runs and a total of 2 fire runs.
Topinabee Fire Department reported for the month of May, 2015, 11 fire runs and 7 training sessions.
Both Fire Departments will be assisting with directions to the Cheboygan Road Commission for brining the roads on June 23, 2015.
On a motion by Kathy Flory, the East Mullett Township Hall Lease
Agreement was approved with up-dated requirements for the rental of the
hall, seconded by Rachel Osborn, motion passed with one opposing vote by Dennis Dombroski.
Kathy Flory made a motion to approve the lease agreement for the Mullett
Township Hall in Topinabee with up-dated requirements for the rental of
the hall, seconded by John Brown, motion passed with one opposing vote
by Dennis Dombroski.
Dennis Dombroski motioned to accept the new up-dated Freedom of
Information Policy for Mullett Township, seconded by John Brown, motion
passed.
On a motion by John Brown, a letter of denial will be sent to Mr. Jim
Haslock regarding his request to do a land division on several of his
properties, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
A motion was made by Kathy Flory to purchase a new dock for the Woodruff
launch and use the old one at Boy Scout Park boat dock, seconded by
Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
The Clerk, Rachel Osborn, was directed by the board to write a letter to
James J. Larson regarding his request to be excluded from the light
district as follows: The Mullett Township Board did not act on your request since the taxes will not be collected for several years
until the new district is set up. The light district will be funded
with the fund balance.
By consensus, the board asked Tim MacArthur, who was in attendance at
the meeting to draw up a contract document for Independent Contractors
with Hold/Harmless agreements, liability, workmen's compensation and
unemployment for the township to use in further business done with those
contractors who win bids to do work for the township.
The board directed the Clerk, Rachel Osborn, to write a letter to J
& E Cottage Care a letter to provide a certificate of the proper
insurance: liability, workmen's compensation and employment within 3
(three) business days and no more work to be performed until such
documents are received from said contractor. Letter of Record attached.
A motion was made by Rachel Osborn to contact Home Solutions if Cottage Care does not supply the proper insurances for continuance of working for the township, seconded by Kathy Flory, motion passed.
RESOLUTION 2015- 3
RESOLVED, that it is hereby deemed advisable to authorize Consumers Energy Company to make changes in the lighting service as provided in the Standard Lighting
Contract betweenthe Company and the Township of Mullett dated in
accordance with the Authorization for Change in Standard Lighting dated May 1, 2014 heretofore submitted to and considered by this board and Resolved, further the Mullett Township Clerk, Rachel Osborn be and are authorized to execute such authorization for this change on behalf of the township.
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF Cheboygan
I, Rachel Osborn, Clerk of the Township of Mullett, do hereby certify
that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Board of said
municipality at the meeting held on June 2, 2015
____________________________
Rachel Osborn, Clerk
June 2, 2015
On a roll call vote: Ayes: John Brown
Dennis Dombroski
Mary Anne Gale
Kathy Flory
Rachel Osborn
Nayes: None
Motion by John Brown to pay all the bills including the one held at the
May 12th meeting, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
(for a complete copy of documents, contact the clerk at 238-8808)
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROPOSED MINUTES
MULLETT TOWNSHIP HALL - MAY 12, 2015 - 7:00 PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall
in Topinabee, Michigan at 7:00 p.m. All Board Members were present:
Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, Kathy Flory,
John Brown and Dennis Dombroski.
A call to order was voiced by Supervisor Gale with Trustee Dombroski leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
At 7:01 p.m., the public comment portion of the meeting was opened. Bill Matus and Erv Crawford
spoke about community concerns, a question from the audience about the use of LED Street Lighting which Consumers Energy is advising of the prohibitive cost at the present time.
At 7:10 p.m., public comment was closed.
Letters read are as follows: Gary and Mary Jan Miller in favor of the new project for beach parking, Jim Earhart in favor of new project for beach parking, Jill Lutz
withdraw of previous letter of resistance to the new parking lot, an
anonymous complaint about dogs on leaches that bark viciously when
walking by the residence
Also, a letter was received from Charter alerting the township of an upcoming Franchise renewal.
John Brown motioned to approve the minutes of April 7, 2015 (East Mullett) seconded by Dennis
Dombroski, motion passed.
The Treasurer's report is as follows:
General Fund 101 $588,629.47
Fire Fund 206 599,492.35
Liquor Fund 212 674.68
Light Fund 219 54,963.24
Library Fund 271 57,324.83
Brent Shank, Manager - Cheboygan County Road Commission explained the Devereaux Lake Road delay because of the funding coming from Federal Highway Fund. Also,
offered a quote for the Crack Sealing of roads in Mullett Township as
well as the Michigan Cholride Brine Contract.
On a motion by Dennis Dombroski, the following roads will be crack sealed this summer. Bennett
Road starting at Mullett Twp. Dunp Rd and ending at Mullett-Burt: Columbus Street starting at
Beeson and ending at Newton: Newton starting at M-27 and ending at
Columbus: Woodruff starting at Hi-way 27 and ending at Portage.
Seconded by John Brown at a cost of $6,030.00, motion passed.
John Brown motioned to brine Mullett Township Roads with Michigan Cholride at a cost of $.22 per
gallon with using firemen as a labor crew to show the road commission where to use the brine with a second by Kathy Flory, motion passed.
Tim MacArthur, attorney, Mullett Township advised regarding the two lease agreements for Mullett
Township Hall and the East Mullett Township Hal both of which will be updated and returned next
meeting (June 2) for approval. A list of the East Mullett Hall items to
be listed will be forwarded to Mac Arthur for Exhibit A.
An extensive discussion regarding the FOIA Policy update which Mac
Arthur will present at the June 2, meeting patterned on MTA policy.
MacArthur to update the Street Light Resolution with dates and times for going forward with the necessary paperwork.
Jim Haslock presented his request for combining lots which he owns to
the board for approval, MacArthur suggested a further look with the
assessor to determine the legality of same. Will follow up at the next
meeting (June2).
The following parcels: 130-004-300-007-00, 130-L05-013-011-00,
130-N11-001-051-00, and 130-N11-004-025-00 were offered to Mullett
Township as "first right of refusal" to acquire tax forclosed parcels. By consensus, the board will refuse this offer.
Topinabee Fire Department reported 9 runs and 4 training sessions.
After discussion of replacing roofs on the Mullett Township Hall including the Fire Department and
also the depot, it was decided to have Mary Anne Gale go out for bids
with advertising in local newspaper. Dennis Dombroski to check on
prices for the gutters.
Mary Anne Gale motioned to pay Vieau's Tree service an additional
$500.00 for additional work done over and above the original quote for
services, seconded by Kathy Flory, motion passed.
By consensus, the board decided to repair the dock for Woodruff Launch for now and investigate the
possible purchase of a new dock at a later time, Mary Anne to check on pricing.
John Brown reported the Oakhill Cemetery Board has retained all the board members and adopted the same budget as last year.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to pay the bills except for one
contractor bill which needs to provide a proof of liability and
workmen's compensation before releasing check for same, seconded by John
Brown, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROPOSED MINUTES
EAST MULLETT TOWN HALL - APRIL 7, 2015 - 7:00PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the East Mullett Town Hall
on April 6, 2015 at 7:00pm in Mullett Township, Indian River, Michigan.
The following Board Members were in attendance: Mary Anne Gale,
Rachel Osborn, Dennis Dombroski and John Brown. Kathy Flory was
excused.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm with a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance by all in attendance.
The Supervisor opened the meeting with a public comment period: there
were two negative comments made regarding the grant application for an
addition to the beach park for an upgrade of the present parking lot.
Also, there were two people who read positive comments and their
comments will be added to the minutes. The clerk read two negative
letters and eight positive letters plus the names of 29 support letter
will be added to the minutes. Also, there was a petition circulated in
the summer of 2014 which contains the names of 52 people who favor a new
parking lot. The
Northeast Michigan Council of Governments sent a letter showing "the region 9 Clearinghouse fully
supports the proposal and recommends it for funding". The Topinabee Beach Park Improvements Project.
The public comment period was closed at 7:30 p.m.
John Brown made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 3, 2015 meeting with a second by
Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
The treasurer's report is as follows:
General Fund 101 $607,296.07
Fire Fund 206 576,765.15
Liquor Fund 212 686.87
Light Fund 219 53,439.44
Library Fund 271 57,772.07
TOTAL $1,295,959.60
Tax Accounts $200.29
The Expense Report is as follows:
General Fund 101 $30,726.23
Fire Fund 206 25,358.89
Liquor Fund 212 86.12
Light Fund 219 786.87
Library Fund 271 6,311.37
Topinabee Fire Department reported 3 exposure fires and training
efforts. East Mullett Fire Department reported 2 training sessions and 3
work details.
Clerk Osborn has submitted the budget for 2015-2016 to the Cheboygan County Allocation Board.
John Brown made a motion to rent the East Mullett Town Hall at a cost of
$10.00 to Mullett Residents and also Mullett Taxpayers only. John
Parrott to handle the paperwork for the rentals, seconded by Mary Anne
Gale, motion passed. Opposed, Dennis Dombroski.
Motion offered by John Brown to approve Elections Workers (Inspectors)
compensation of $11.00/hour and Election Managers compensation of
$12.00/hour, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
There was a discussion of the new Rental agreement which will be
reviewed by MacArthur Law Firm. On a consensus thought of adding:
"There is no difference between a private or commercial activity that rent the hall" to be added to the contract being updated.
The clerk will contact Tim Mac Arthur and work toward updating the
contract for the May 12 , 2015 meeting.
Mary Anne Gale motioned to retain MacArthur Law Firm for the coming
fiscal 2015-2016 as the legal representative for Mullett Township with a
retainer fee of $500.00 for services rendered, seconded by John Brown,
motion passed.
John Brown motion to pay the bills, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES OF MEETING
MARCH 3, 2015 - TOPINABEE, MICHIGAN - 7:00PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall
in Topinabee, Michigan at 7:00PM on March 3, 2015. All Board Memebers
were present: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn,
Kathy Flory, Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm with Trustee Dombroski leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Paul Repasky of Wade Trim, Inc., Gaylord, Michigan presented the
plans for the Topinabee Beach Park Improvements for which the Mullett
Township Board has applied to the Department of Natural Resources Trust
Fund for a grant. The plan will call for improvements in a storm water
system, more parking for those coming to the new beach area, a rain
garden, a place where kayaks and canoes can park their boats while
enjoying other aspects of the park, ADA additional sidewalk and parking
spots, native plantings, and informational signage. There were
questions of clarification answered by Mr. Repasky from the board as
well as the audience.
A public comment was opened at 7:15p.m. and was closed at 7:30p.m.
The following resolution was approved by the Mullett Township Board of Trustees:
MULLETT TOWNSHIP RESOLUTION 2015-#2
RESOLUTION TO SEEK, MICHIGAN NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND AND GRANT
PROGRAM ASSISTANCE
WHEREAS, Mullett Township has a five year Parks and Recreation Plan on
file with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, which describes
the physical and social features, existing recreation facilities and
desired action to be taken for recreation in the Township, and
WHEREAS, a public meeting was held on March 3, 2015 to provide public comment and solicit
additional input for the proposed Topinabee Beach Park Improvements Project Grant Application, and
WHEREAS, Mullett Township has identified the need to expand and improve
the park facilities at the Topinabee Beach Park property to better serve
the needs of the community, and
WHEREAS, Mullett Township acknowledges that the Township will be
required to provide 25% local match from the Township General Fund
Balance upon acceptance of this application seeking Michigan Natural
Resources Trust Funds, Michigan
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Mullett Township Board hereby agrees to
undertake the development and enhancement of the Topinabee Beach Park
Improvements Project and provide the necessary matching funds of $59,900
(25%) of a total $239,600 project cost if awarded a Michigan Natural Resouces Trust Fund Grant
AYES: John Brown
Dennis Dombroski
Mary Anne Gale
Kathy Flory
Rachel Osborn
Nayes: none
Absent: none
Date adopted 3-3-2015
I, Rachel Osborn, Mullett Townshi Clerk, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and original
copy of a resolution adopted by the Mullett Township Board at a Regular Meeting held on the 3rd day of March, 2015
___________________________
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
The public hearing for the Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 was opened at 7:30p.m. and was closed at 8:00p.m.
MULLETT TOWNSHIP GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016
RESOLUTION 2015-#1
A resolution to establish a general appropriations act for Mullett
Township, to define the powers and duties of the Mullett Township
officers in relation to the administration of the budget, and to provide
remedies for refusal or neglect to comply with the requirements of this resolution.
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees resolves:
Section 1. This resolution shall be known as the Mullett Township General Appropriations Act
Section 2. The Supervisor shall be the Chief Administrative Officer and shall perform the duties
of the Chief Administrative Office enumerated in this act.
Section 3. The Clerk shall be the Fiscal Officer and shall perform the duties of the Fiscal Officer
enumerated in this act.
Section 4. For General Law townships: Pursuant to MCLA 141,412; MCLA 1441.413,, notice of
public hearing on the proposed budget was published in the Straitsland Resorter. A publichearing on the proposed budget was held on March 3, 2015.
Section 5. Estimated township general fund revenues for fiscal year 2015-2016 is as follows:
General Fund 101 $331,170.00
Fire Fund 206 183,500.00
Liquor Fund 212 1,451.00
Street Light Fund 219 20,012.00
Library Fund 271 43,620.00
Section 6. Estimated township Fund Balances at the beginning of the fiscal year 2015-2016 are
as follows:
General Fund 101 $623,000.00
Fire Fund 206 495,000.00
Liquor Fund 212 450.00
Street Light Fund 219 38,000.00
Library Fund 271 53,000.00
Section 7. Estimated Mullett Township Expenditures for General Fund 101, Fire Fund 206, Liquor
Fund 212, Street Light Fund 219 and Library Fund 271 are listed on next page:
MULLETT TOWNSHIP GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016
GENERAL FUND BALANCE ESTIMATE 101 $623,000.00
GENERAL FUND REVENUE 101 331,170.00
GENERAL FUND EXPENSES 101
Township expense 101 52,950.00
Trustees 101-170 (2) 11,000.00
Supervisor 101-171 9,500.00
Clerk and deputy 101-215-216 22,960.00
Professional services 101-223-242-266-447 27,000.00
Board of Review 101-247 4,975.00
Treasurer and deputy 101-253-254 22,040.00
Assessor 101-257 23,650.00
Computer for taxes 101-258 4,000.00
Election 101-262 7,050.00
East Mullett and Topinabee Town Halls 101-264-265 37,500.00
Topinabee road sign 101-272 600.00
Cemeteries 101-276 11,600.00
Roads 101-446 88,000.00
Landfill 101-526 800.00
Clean up days 101-528 4,250.00
Parks 101-751 65,500.00
Old School House 101-801 10,000.00
Capital Outlay 101-901-903-904 40,000.00
Transfer to other funds 101-935 & 271790581.2 35,750.00
Expense credit 101-999 10.00
TOTAL $479,135.00
FIRE FUND BALANCE ESTIMATED 206 $495,000.00
Fire Fund Revenue 206 183,500.00
Fire Fund Expense 206 216,200.00
LIQUOR FUND BALANCE ESTIMATED 212 $450.00
Liquor Fund Revenue 212 1,451.00
Liquor Fund Expense 212 1,060.00
STREET LIGHT FUND BALANCE ESTIMATED 219 $38,000.00
Street Light Fund Revenue 219 20,012.00
Street Light Expenses 219 20,000.00
LIBRARY FUND BALANCE ESTIMATED 271 55,000.00
Library Fund Revenue 271 43,620.00
Library Fund Expense 271 77,350.00
Section 8. The general fund budget of Mullett Township is hereby
adopted by reference with revenues and activity expenditures as
indicated in Sections 5, 6, 7
Section 9. Mullett Township Board of Trustees adopts the 2015-2016
fiscal year general budget by cost center. Township official
responsible for the expenditures authorized in the budget may expend township funds up to, but not to exceed the total appropriation
authorized for each cost center and may make transfers among the various
line items contained in the cost center appropriations. However, no
transfers of appropriations for line items related to personnel or
capital outlays may be made without prior board approval by budget
amendment.
Section 10. The Mullett Township Board of Trustees shall be notified of any transfer among various cost centers and the board reserves the right to modify, amend or
nullify any such transfers made. Under no circumstances may the total
general fund budget be changed with out prior board approval.
Section 11. The fiscal officer shall transmit to the board at the end
of each of the first three quarters, and at the end of each month
occurring during the fourth quarter, a report of financial operations including, but not limited to:
a. a summary statement of the actual financial condition of the general fund at the end of the previous month
b. a summary statement showing the receipts and expenditures and encumbrances for the previous month and for the current fiscal year to the end of the previous month
Section 12. No obligation shall be incurred against, and no payment shall be made from any
appropriation account unless there is a sufficient unencumbered balance in the appropriations and sufficient funds are or will be available to the obligations.
Section 13. Any obligations incurred or payment authorized in violation
of this resolution shall be void and shall subject any responsible
officer to disciplinary action as outlined in P. A. 261 (1978)
Section 14. Motion made by Dennis Dombroski, seconded by Kathy Flory to adopt the foregoing
resolution. Upon a roll call vote, the following voted:
AYES; John Brown
Dennis Dombroski
Mary Anne Gale
Kathy Flory
Rachel Osborn
The supervisor declared the motion carried and the resolution duly adopted on March 3, 2015
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Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 3,
2015 was offered by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion
passed.
Motion to approve the minutes of the Budget Workshop meeting of February 9, 2015 was offered by Kathy Flory, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Treasurer's report is as of 2-28-15 as follows:
General Fund 101 $379,038.97
Fire Fund 206 445,609.13
Liquor Fund 212 699.05
Light Fund 219 32,397.03
Library Fund 271 66,081.53
Tax accounts 734,065.20
Expense Report for the month of February 2015 is as follows:
General Fund 101 $13,244.47
Fire Fund 206 1,748.07
Liquor Fund 212 86.12
Light Fund 219 .00
Library Fund 271 2,968.58
TOTAL $18,047.24
Motion to give the Library Director a raise from $11.50 per hour to $14.00 per hour and the Assistant Librarian a raise from $10.00 per hour to $11.00 per hour was offered by
Kathy Flory and was seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion carried.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to participate in a reciprocal agreement with the Otsego Library in
Gaylord to borrow books there for our library patrons (Topinabee) and vice a versa. Each person
would be responsible for returning the book to the library where it was borrowed. Seconded by Kathy Flory, motion passed.
Kathy Flory made a motion to raise the credit card limit to $1,000.00
for the Library Director, seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Mary Anne Gale made a motion to appoint John Brown to the Oak Hill Cemetery Board and Dennis Dombroski and Mary Anne Gale to the Burt-Mullett Cemetery Board for the next years, seconded by Kathy Flory, motion passed.
Motion to table the new Street Light District Resolution until such time
as the Mullett Township Board of Trustees needs funds to pay the street
light bill, offered by Kathy Flory and seconded by Dennis Dombroski,
motion passed.
Motion by John Brown to accept a bid for the spring flower planting at
the library and town hall from Patty King and Ann Klebba to not exceed
$375.00, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Mike English and John Parrott submitted their activity report for the month of February.
A resolution supporting the Port of Cheboygan Economic Development
Project for the City of Cheboygan was approved by consensus. copy
attached
A resolution was offered to put a street light on Giauque Beach; however, the board thought perhaps the street where the light would be placed was a private drive. Therefore, the resolution was tabled until that information can be obtained from the Road Commission.
Motion by John Brown to pay the bills, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES OF MEETING
FEBRUARY 3, 2015 - TOPINABEE, MICHIGAN 7:00PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall in Topinabee, Michigan
49791 at 6:45PM on February 3, 2015. All Board Members were present:
Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, Kathy Flory, Dennis Dombroski and John
Brown.
The meeting was called to order at 6:45PM with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
A Public Hearing was commenced to hear from the public regarding the
establishment of the Special Assessment District for Lighting Purposes.
There were various opinions regarding the light district varying from
not wanting lights to perhaps going to LED LIGHTING with a dark sky
element. There were concerns about how the lights would be maintained
and how the actual light bill would be paid. Several people expressed a
concern about safety when an ambulence has to drive in bad weather and
perhaps could use extra lighting. Some were concerned about the actual
cost of the assessment and the benefits they would derive from
establishing a light district. A further hearing will be held to hear
concerns after the light district boundaries have been established. A
letter from Richard T. Greeley was read into the record.
The Public Hearing regarding the Light District was closed at 7:20PM
The Mullett Board opened Public Comment for all other concerns in the Township and the comment portion was closed at 7:30PM.
John Brown made a motion to approve the minutes of January 6, 2015 with a second by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
The treasurer's report is as follows:
General Fund 101 $381,460.15
Fire Fund 206 448,589.94
Liquor Fund 212 711.24
Light Fund 219 32,394.54
Library Fund 271 70,361.93
TOTAL $933,517.80
The expense report for January 2015 is as follows:
General Fund 101 $11,654.90
Fire Fund 206 6,263.40
Liquor Fund 212 86.12
Light Fund 219 12.07
Library Fund 271 5,786.37
TOTAL $23,802.86
Topinabee Fire Chief, Mike English reported 14 incidents for the month of January 2015.
A Resolution of Mullett Township Board establishing a Special Assessment
District for Lighting purposes was tabled until the regular meeting of
the Mullett Township Board of Trustees on March 3, 2015 at 7:00PM. The
board wanted more time to the study the resolution.
MULLETT TOWNSHIP POLICY FOR BUSINESS HOURS
Adopted by Mullett Township at a Regular Meeting February 3, 2015
On a motion by Dennis Dombroski with a second by Kathy Flory
With a roll call vote: Ayes: John Brown, Dennis Dombroski, Mary Anne Gale, Kathy Flory, Rachel
Osborn Nayes: None Absent: None
The Supervisor declared the policy adopted
CERTIFICATION
I, Rachel Osborn, Clerk of the Township of Mullett, Topinabee, Michigan
do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of the
policy. The policy was adopted on February 3, 2015 by the Mullett
Township Board of Trustees at a regular meeting.
_______________________
Rachel Osborn
February 3, 2015
By consensus, the following was greed to go forward by the board:
approve the Clean up days with Pac Sanitation, Inc. for August 1, 2015
for the Topinabee area and August 8, 2015 for Derby Road:
to approve the price increase for the buoys for Boy Scout Park with six
buoys have a sticker saying swim area and six buoys saying no boats: to
more the May 5, 2015 regular meeting to May 12, 2015 because of the
special election on May 5, 2015.
Kathy Flory made a motion to pay Spray's $500.00 for Christmas
decorations with a second by Dennis Dombroski and the motion was passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to pay the bills with a second by John Brown, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES OF MEETING
JANUARY 6, 2015 TOPINABEE, MICHIGAN 7:00PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall
in Topinabee, Michigan on January 6, 2015 at 7:00pm. All Board Members
were present: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, Kathy
Flory, John Brown and Dennis Dombroski.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Gale at 7:00 p.m. with Trustee Dombroski leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
Emily Myerson(sic) of Gaylord, Consultant to the Department of Natural
Resources gave a presentation regarding the establishment of the Inland
Waterway Trail and the advertising which is being used to promote the Inland Waterway of Emmett and Cheboygan Counties
Public Comment was opened at 7:35 p.m. and was closed at 7:40 p.m.
On a motion by Kathy Flory to approve the minutes of December 2, 2014 with a second by John Brown, the motion was carried.
The treasurer's report was as follows:
General Fund 101 $400,833.86
Fire Fund 206 406,441.45
Liquor Fund 212 723.42
Light Fund 219 32,931.88
Library Fund 271 35,699.02
Tax Accounts 437,237.38
Expenses for Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2014-2015
General Fund 101 $114,385.79
Fire Fund 206 32,878.79
Liquor Fund 212 258.36
Light Fund 219 36.21 (Bennett Street Light only)
Library Fund 271 9,346.68
Motion by Mary Anne Gale to remove "Mobi-Mat" from the website in the
August 12, 2014 minutes and also the April 28, 2014 minutes and replace
with the word "Path-Mat, seconded by Dennis Dombroski and
the motion was passed.
Mike English, Fire Chief of Topinabee made the following report runs for December 2014, Incidents - 3
RESOLUTION OF MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO BEGIN
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR LIGHTING PURPOSES
Excerpts of a minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of
Mullett Township, County of Cheboygan, Michigan held at the Mullett
Township Hall on the 6th day of January 2015 at 7:00 o'clock p.m.
Present: Gale, Osborn, Flory, Brown, Dombroski
Absent: none
Upon Motion by Dennis Dombroski and support by John Brown, the following resolution was adopted
by roll call vote:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Township Board of Mullett Township believes that it is in the public interest to provide
lighting for certain roads and streets located within the Township and to serve certain real property located
on said roads and streets in said Township which are identified as all parcels of real estate located on or contiguous to M-27 from the Mullett Township boundary line with
Inverness Township on the north and terminating at North Park Trail on
the south and all parcels of real estate which are within (l/2) mile
westerly and (1/2 mile easterly of that portion of M-27 described herein
whether
or not located on M-27; and
WHEREAS, the Mullett Township Board further believes that it is in the
public interest to provide lighting by a special assessment district to
the aforesaid parcels of real property located on the identified roads
or streets located within the Township; and
WHEREAS, there is currently a special assessment district established by
the Township to provide collection of funds for a lighting district in
the area, but said district shall be disbanded by further resolution of
the Township Board; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the free holders so affected and the Township that such lighting be
paid for by special assessment to ensure effective collection of funds for such lighting.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Board of Mullett, in
accordance with Public Act 246 of 1931, does hereby agree to hold a
public hearing to hear objections to the lighting district, the creation
of a Special Assessment District for the same and the estimate of costs
and assessments to be held in accordance with Public Act 246 of 1931,
on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 6:45 p.m.; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Township Supervisor and the Township Clerk are hereby directed
to provide appropriate notice in accordance with said Act, to all affected property owners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the first hearing to be conducted with
regard to the establishment of a special assessment district for the
proposed lighting district, shall be in accordance with the Open
Meetings Act, and all other applicable Michigan Statutes.
Upon roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:
AYES; John Brown
Dennis Dombroski
Mary Anne Gale
Kathy Flory
Rachel Osborn
NAYES; None
Abstentions: None
Absent: None
The Supervisor declared the motion carried, the Resolution duly adopted.
CERTIFICATE
1. I am the duly elected Township Clerk, and
2. The foregoing is a true and exact copy of the excerpts of minutes of
a regular meeting of the Mullett Township Board held on January 6, 2015
Dated: January 6, 2015
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
TOWNSHIP BOARD RESOLUTION TO ADOPT POVERTY EXEMPTION INCOME
GUIDELINES AND ASSET TEST
WHEREAS, the homestead of persons who, in the judgement of the
supervisor and board of review, by reason of poverty, are unable to
contribute to the public charges is eligible for exemption in whole or
part from taxation under the General Property Tax Act, and
WHEREAS, the township board is required by Section 7u of the General
Property Tax Act, Public Act 206 of 1893 (MCL 211.7u) to adopt guideline
for poverty exemptions;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to MCL 211.7u that Mullett
Township, Cheboygan County, adopts the following guidelines for the
supervisor and board of review to implement.
The guidelines shall include but not be limited to the specific income
and asset levels of the claimant and all persons residing in the
household, including any property tax credit returns, filed in the
current or immediately preceding year.
To be eligible, a person shall do all the following on an annual basis:
1. Be an owner of and occupy as a homestead the property for which an exemption is requested.
2. Fire a claim with the supervisor or board of review, accompanied by
Federal and state income tax returns for all persons residing in the
homestead, including any property tax credit returns filed in the
immediately preceding year or in the current year.
3. Produce a valid drivers' license or other form of identification if requested.
4. Produce a deed, land contract, or other evidence of ownership of the
property for which an exemption is requested, if requested.
5, Meet the federal poverty income guidelines as defined and determined annually by the United States Office of Management
6. The maximum asset value that the person can own is $30,000.00. This excludes home, one vehicle and their land.
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED that the board of review shall follow the above
stated policy and federal guidelines in granting or denying an
exemption, unless the board of review determines there are substantial
and compelling reasons why there should be a deviation from the policy
and federal guidelines and these are communicated in writing to the
claimant.
The foregoing resolution offered by Board Member Mary Anne Gale and supported by Board Member John Brown
Upon roll call vote, the following voted AYE: John Brown, Dennis Dombroski, Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, Kathy Flory
The Supervisor declared the resolution adopted.
__________________
Rachel Osborn, Clerk
I, Rachel Osborn, the duly elected and acting Clerk of Mullett Township, hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution was adopted by the township board of said township at the
regular meeting of said board held on January 6, 2015, at which meeting a
quorum was present by a roll call vote of said members as hereinbefore
set forth; that said resolution was ordered to take immediate effect.
___________________
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
Motion by Kathy Flory to borrow $40,000.00 from the Straits Area Federal Credit Union Account which is
dedicated to the Parking Lot Savings in order to transfer said amount to the Library Fund Savings, seconded
by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Motion to pay the bills offered by John Brown with a Dennis Dombroski second, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
January 6, 2015
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES OF MEETING DECEMBER 2, 2014 TOPINABEE, MICHIGAN 7:00PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall
in Topinabee, Michigan on December 2, 2014 at 7:00pm. All Board Member
are present: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, Kathy Flory, Dennis
Dombroski and John Brown.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Gale and Trustee Dombroski led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment was opened at 7:01pm and was closed at 7:05pm]
Motion by John Brown to approve minutes of November 11, 2014, with a second by Dennis Dombroski
motion passed.
Treasurer's report:
General Fund 101 $427,147.69
Fire Fund 206 467,347.32
Liquor Fund 212 735.59
Light Fund 219 32,388.95
Library Fund 271 37,985.87
Tax Fund 20,366.20
Possible projects for the fiscal year 2015-2016: Gutter, roof for Depot
and Town Hall, Woodruff ramp dock, additional dock for Boy Scout Park.
remodeling school house, Fire Truck, Boy Scout fire pits and upgrading of playground, new fire hall, parking lot for Woodruff launch, gravel and brine for roads.
Budget workshop set for February 9, 2015 at 7:00pm.
Mary Anne Gale gave an update on Spirit Park which is presently known as
Block 5, a possible lease of DNR property will be obtained by the
township for use in the park.
Rachel Osborn motioned to appoint Warren Meyer, Roger Dombroski, and
Joyce Stroman as the Board of Review for the period of January 1, 2015
to December 31, 2016 with Teresa Remeur as the alternate member of the
Board of Review for the same period of time, seconded by John Brown,
motion passed.
On a motion by Dennis Dombroski to approve back pay for the new fire
chief and assistant fire chief to April 1, 2014 in the amount of $850 to
Chief English (Mike) and $1560.00 for Assistant Fire Chief Brian
Coffell, seconded by John Brown and the motion was carried with all member voting aye.
A review of the Parking Lot plans that will be submitted to the Michigan
Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund was given by Rachel Osborn
with elements of the retaining wall and the fact that both the lot by
restroom and pavilion will be in the application.
Chief English had two runs in November and Chief Parrott had five runs in November.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to accept the new Lease Agreement for the
Mullett Township Hall and the East Mullett Township Hall with the
following change: Lessee shall pay to the lessor a sum determined by
resolution adopted by the Mullett Township Board of Trustees, seconded
by John Brown, motion passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to accept the RESOLUTION #3 - MEETING
SCHEDULE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2015; seconded by John Brown with a roll
call vote as follows:
AYES; Mary Anne Gale
Rachel Osborn
Kathy Flory
Dennis Dombroski
John Brown
NAYES: none
Motion by Kathy Flory to accept the Street Light District Letter as written by Attorney MacArthur with a change in the Notice of Public Hearing to "1/2 mile westerly and 1/2 mile easterly" seconded by Rachel Osborn, motion passed.
Motion by John Brown to pay the bills was seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15pm
Respectfully submitted
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROPOSED MINUTES OF MEETING
NOVEMBER 11, 2014 TOPINABEE, MICHIGAN 7:00PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall
in Topinabee, Michigan on November 11, 2014 at 7:00pm. Al Board
Memebers were present: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, Kathy Flory,
Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
Supervisor Gale called the meeting to order at 7:00pm and Trustee Dombroski led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment was opened at 7:01pm and was closed at 7:05pm
Mr. Richard Mahlmeister, Township Auditor, presented the audit to the
Mullett Township Board of Trustees and informed the board that the
township is in a very good financial position. He commended the
accounting arm of the board: clerk and treasurer for their precise work
in handling the ledger and taxing functions. Our procedures are a
model for other townships which the auditor services.
John Brown made a motion to approve the minutes of October 7, 2014 with a second by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Patty King, Director of the Topinabee Public Library, requested a
meeting of the Library Board at 6:45pm on December 2, 2014 to discuss
library issues, request was granted by the board.
The treasurers report is as follows:
General Fund 101 $462,881.82
Fire Fund 206 492,302.05
Liquor Fund 212 747.77
Light Fund 219 32,386.47
Library Fund 271 42,260.77
Tax Fund 27,134.36
Environmental Excavating and Contracting, Inc. presented an invoice in
the amount of $46,051.11 which contained two change orders in the amount
of $1141.11 which was added to the original quote of $44,910.00. On a
motion by Kathy Flory to accept the invoice and issue check for same was
seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Several bids for roof work were presented by J L Construction and by a
consensus of the board, it was decided to wait until Spring to the the
Mullett Township Hall roof replaced by J L Construction. This item will
be placed on the budget for 2015-16 and then the money will be
appropriated for this work.
Motion by John brown a to pay Vieau's Tree Expert Tree Service for the
removal of a tree at the top of Chamberlain Park in the amount of
$750.00, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Rachel Osborn motioned to buy a Christmas Tree, tree stand and lights
for the pavilion at an amount not to exceed $200.00, seconded by John
Brown, motion passed.
Rachel Osborn reported to the board that the Parking Lot Grant is on
target and the time lines are being met with documentation being updated
for the deed, legal descriptions, surveys and etc. All information is
forwarded to the grant writer. The MDNRTF application forms will be
available January 1, 2015 at which time more preliminary information
will be forwarded in the form of support letters and any final changes
that might need to be made by the board in the plans which will
presented to the MDNRTF at the time of application on March 31, 2015 or
sooner.
Motion by John Brown to accept the resignation letter which was
presented to the board dated October 5, 2014, by Robert English, Fire
Chief of Topinabee Fire Department with a recommendation to appoint Mike
English , the new Fire Chief, seconded by Kathy Flory, which will be
effective immediately, motion passed.
Motion to appoint Mike English, Fire Chief of Topinabee Fire Department
and Brian Coffell as Assistant Fire Chief as set forth in the letter of
Oct 7, 2014 signed by Michael English, with the appointments being
retroactive to April 1, 2014 and also salaries and run pay offered by
Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Rich Kauffman of the East Mullett Fire Department presented a report on a
grant that the fire department received from FM Global for a laptop,
led projector, projector screen, 200 First Alert smoke detectors, porter
cable 18v cordless drill. This was a no match grant; however, due the
change in pricing since the grant was applied for, there was a shortage
of funds in the amount of $150.39 which was requested of Mullett
Township to cover the costs and that motion was made by John Brown and
seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed. Rachel Osborn will work
with Rich Kauffman to fulfill the purchasing of the above items.
There was a lengthy discussion of getting paperwork for both Fire
Departments under control of one person; however, by consensus, it was
decided a report from each Fire Department as to the activities of each
given on a monthly basis to the board would better inform the board.
Rachel Osborn made a motion to buy a laptop computer for the treasurer, Kathy Flory, seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Mary Anne Gale had received a call concerning the need for gravel on
Cook Road which she approved and the invoice from the Road Commission
has been received.
John Brown addressed the board with a request he had received from Bill
Elliott to be appointed to the Board of Review. After asking the clerk
to check on the time limits for the Board of Review and how many members
could serve, MTA advised there could be 3 regular members and 2
alternates. Mary Anne Gale expressed her displeasure with John Brown
for calling the clerk instead of her since"she is in charge of the Board
of Review". Since Board of Review must be appointed before Januarty 1,
2015 it was decided this matter would be discussed along with the
desire of Mary Anne Gale to replace a member of the Board of Review at
the December 2, 2014 meeting.
Motion by John Brown to pay the bills and seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROPOSED MINUTES OF MEETING
OCTOBER 7, 2014, EAST MULLETT TOWNSHIP HALL, INDIAN RIVER, MICHIGAN
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the East Mullett Township Hall in Mullett Township Indian River, Michigan 49749 at 7:00pm. All Board Members were present: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, Kathy Flory, Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
The meeting was opened at 7:00pm with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment was opened at 7:01pm and closed at 7:10pm with several people expressing their thanks for the new restrooms at Boy Scout Park and also concerns about Devereaux Lake Road repaving.
On a motion by John Brown to approve the minutes of September 2, 2014 with a second by
Kathy Flory, motion passed.
Treasurer's report is as follows:
General Fund 101 $503,886.03
Fire Fund 206 492,092.73
Liquor Fund 212 759.95
Light Fund 219 32,383.72
Library Fund 271 42,458.05
TOTAL $1,071,560.48
Expense Report for 2nd quarter fiscal year 2014-2015
General Fund 101 $115,555.02
Fire Fund 206 21,097.02
Liquor Fund 212 258.36
Light Fund 219 1,407.82
Library Fund 271 11,610.69
TOTAL $139,991.92
Motion by John Brown to replace all rotten boards on the Old School House roof with 7/16" O.S.B. before the new metal roof is put on at a cost of approximately $2500.00, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
The bids for the tree trimming and removal were submitted by Vieau's Tree Service and Mullett Lake Lawn and Tree. Vieau's bid was for $7,800 to $8,200. for the complete job in both the Boy Scout Park and the Old School House area. Mullett Lake was for a total of $15,500 for both jobs, therefore; a motion was offered by Kathy Flory to award the bid to Vieau's with a second by John Brown, motion passed.
John Brown motioned to have the Cheboygan County Road Commission do the snow plowing on the DNR Public Access (off Boy Scout Rd.) at a cost of $509.03, seconded by Dennis Dombroski,motion passed.
Be a consensus discussion, Ed Dombroski will be snow plowing again for the township of Mullet, with some believing we had awarded a three year contract.
Woodruff ramp is in and the survey has been completed with a title search cost being split between Bob Snyder and Mullett Township to research property lines for the property owner next to the road end, decisions to come at a later time.
Motion by John Brown to pay the bills with a second by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROPOSED MINUTES OF MEETING
SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 - 7:00PM - MULLETT TOWNSHIP HALL - TOPINABEE, MI
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall in Topinabee, Michigan on September 2, 2014 at 7:00pm. All Board Memebers were present: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn Kathy Flory, John Brown and Dennis Dombroski.
Supervisor Gale called the meeting to order at 7:00pm with Trustee Dombroski leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
After a statement from Tim MacArthur regarding the Sutherland Road End: Mary Anne Gale made a motion to authorize the township attorney to use his discretion to facilitate a transfer of jurisdiction over Sutherland Street to the Township of Mullett, seconded by Kathy Flory and the motion was carried
Public Comment was opened at 7:01pm and was closed at 7:12pm.
John Brown motioned to approve the minutes of the August 4, 2014 meeting with a second by Dennis Dombroski. Motion passed.
On a motion by John Brown to approve the minutes of August 12, 2014 with a second by Dennis Dombroski. Motion passed.
Treasurer's report as follows:
General Fund 101 $524,904.95
Fire Fund 206 478,629.64
Liquor Fund 212 1,472.12
Light Fund 219 32,381.05
Library Fund 271 46,898.12
TOTAL $1,084,285.88
There was a discussion led by Mary Anne Gale on the progress of the Woodruff ramp with the information that the survey is not yet completed and several changes have been made relative to the original plan.
By consensus of the board, Dave Ogg will have permission to plant seedums in the park along the fence rail above the playground.
Motion by Kathy Flory to raise the hall rental to $45.00 per rental with a second by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed with two votes in opposition: John Brown and Rachel Osborn
After a discussion of the town hall lease agreement, there will need to be a policy regarding the rules of who and who may not rent the hall from Mullett Township for their event? Clerk to follow up with the township attorney.
All bids for the dock work were opened: Browns' Sawmill, Cottage Care, Al West and Sturgeon Valley Lawn and Cottage. An award was made to: Cottage Care with John Brown doing the training at a rate $30.00 per hour. Clerk to notify Cottage Care and as for a three year contract.
Rachel Osborn motion to have the roof replaced on the Old School with 29ga. metal roofing rib style,using ice and water material, trash removal and labor included at a cost of $7,957.04 and also cupola with new metal roof and siding and floor at a cost of $2,503.09 with a second by John Brown to J L Construction Co. Motion passed.
Motion by John Brown to have the public be able to use the Quonset Hut at Boy Scout Park from Memorial Day to Labor Day and also replace the doors with metal doors and new locks for the winter.seconded by Kathy Flory, motion passed.
Thank you to John Brown and John Parrott for their efforts in installing a 14,000 gallon water tank for the use of the East Mullett Fire Department and also the Alverno Fire Department.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to renew our contract with the Cheboygan County Humane Shelter for the coming year in the amount of $750.00, seconded by Kathy Flory, motion passed.
The Old School House area has some 44 trees that need to be trimmed of their dead branches. If possible, the township would like to have the chips from the school house area hauled down to Block five for their use in that new park. Boy Scout Park has 34 trees which are marked with an orange X that need to be cut down and stumps ground and dead wood hauled away. Vieau's Tree Experts, Brothers Tree, and Mullett Lake Lawn and Tree will be invited to bid these projects before the next meeting on October 7, at East Mullett Town Hall. A motion by Dennis Dombroski and a second by John Brown
to proceed on the above. Motion passed.
On a motion by Dennis Dombroski to have a grant writer for Wade Trim to pursue a grant from Michigan Department of Recreation Trust Fund at a cost of $2500.00 for the parking lot which serves the library and the beach area. Seconded by Rachel Osborn, motion passed with two opposing votes: Kathy Flory and John Brown.
The Streetscape committee met with Kathy Hadden and Jeff Comps to
address their concerns as business, owners before any final plans are
submitted for a grant. Dennis Dombroski, Rachel Osborn, Mary O'Hare Tom O'Hare also attended. Kim Wilkins was out of town.
Rachel Osborn attended the Northland Co-op meeting to learn more about the trends and the needs that libraries are facing today. It was a pleasure to meet the new Michigan State Librarian who wants to help all libraries meet the needs of the public.
John Brown made a motion to pay the bills which was seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45pm
Respctfully submitted
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROPOSED MINUTES OF MEETING
AUGUST 12, 2014 - 7:00PM - MULLETT TOWNSHIP HALL - TOPINABEE, MI.
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall in Topinabee, Michigan on August 12, 2014 at 7:00pm. All Board Members were present: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn,Kathy Flory, Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
The meeting was opened by Supervisor Gale and Trustee Dombroski led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment: was opened at 7:01pm The Enbridge Company presented a grant in the amount of $1,000.00 to the East Mullett Fire Department. Mullett Township extends a Thank You for their generous gift to the township.
Public Comment was closed at 7:04pm
Minutes of the July 1, 2014 meeting was approved with a correction "highest bidder" to "lowest qualified bidder" for the bid award to Environmental Excavating Company by John Brown with a second by Kathy Flory, motion passed.
The Treasurer's report as of August 1, 2014
General Fund 101 $568,975.73
Fire Fund 206 477,499.43
Liquor Fund 212 164.49
Light Fund 219 34,379.72
Library Fund 271 50,590.10
TOTAL $1,131,609.47
Patty King, Director of the Topinabee Public Library, gave a report on the progress of the library and the fact the E-books program has been successful. The busiest month was July with over 1400 patrons using some form of the library services. Also, Ann Klebba, the Assistant Librarian, has been very successful in her new position having just completed her probationary period. A complete report is filed with the minutes.
On a motion by Dennis Dombroski, the township will purchase a Notary
Public Commission for Ann Klebba, seconded by Kathy Flory, motion
passed.
Rachel Osborn made a motion to compensate Ann Klebba with a raise to $10.00 per hour to start on August 18, 2014 with a second by John Brown, motion passed.
Bob Snyder and Penny Snyder made a presentation to the board regarding the Woodruff boat ramp to be installed by Cheboygan County Road Commission . The suggestions are as follows: dock to fit in the existing property lines, docks need to sit on concrete pad, turnaround to remain. They brought a petition to the board which was signed by 22 constituents supporting the above suggestions. Mary Anne Gale will be talking to Mike Roper on August 13, 2014 regarding these changes and presenting the petition to
the Cheboygan County Road Commission. Copies of the petition will be recorded in the minutes.
Sutherland Property issues was tabled until more information can be obtained.
A discussion of a new rental agreement for the Mullett Township Hall was entered into by the board with a consensus we will clarify the wording as to "private" meaning, clerk to check with attorney. Rental Agreement will be tabled until complete for board approval
A discussion ensued concerning the usage of the Quonset Hut for storage in the winter months for park inventory with a lock which would mean no one could use in winter. Mary Anne Gale to check with the Cheboygan County Commissioners whether they would agree to this closing of the hut or would they rather see it open for all to use year round? An answer will be forthcoming.
A new bid will need to be written for the removal of the docks, buoys, seagull prevention poles, mobi-mats, repair of docks after removal in the Fall and placing in the Spring for both the Topinabee Beach area, Woodruff Dock Area, and Boy Scout Park area. All bidders would be bidding by the section and the number of buoys to be placed and removed for the season.
On a motion by Kathy Flory, to move $700.00 from the 101 general fund to the liquor fund 212 in order to keep the inspections in place, seconded by Dennis Dombroski and motion was passed.
Because the TAP Grant does not cover the parking lot which is part of the Streetscape plans, there will need to be a separate grant which could possibly be obtained from the
Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund. Rachel Osborn will
be checking with Ann Klebba, who is a grant writer on whether she has the experience or would be interested in helping the township in the writing of a grant application to the MDNRTF for the parking lot area.
Since the DNR has approved an application for a permit at Boy Scout Park for a total of 12 buoys to mark the swimming area, we will need to approve an additional purchase of six buoys to Michigan Lake Products to be put on order immediately for the 2015 summer season. The motion was made by Kathy Flory to purchase six more swim buoys and the motion was seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
The drawing which was returned from DNR concerning the swim area at Boy Scout Park will need to be clarified as to the exact area to be covered by swim buoys and also the depth of water will need to be checked out to make sure we do have the buoys in a safe area on the lake. Rachel Osborn to check with the District Supervisor and seek his opinion of same.
On a motion by Kathy Flory to make a budget adjustment of $500.00 to the line item of 101528931 for clean up days in order to process payment, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Motion by John Brown to pay Michigan Lake Products $732 for chain which was used in the Topinabee Beach Park to repair the chain used to hold the buoys in place, seconded by Mary Anne Gale, Motion passed.
Motion by John Brown to pay the bills, seconded by Dennis Domborski, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
www.mullettgov-clerk.org
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROPOSED MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
AUGUST 4, 2014 - 1:30PM - MULLETT TOWNSHIP HALL,
TOPINABEE, MI
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROPOSED MINUTES
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
AGENDA - JULY 1, 2014 AT MULLETT TOWNSHIP HALL
TOPINABEE, MICHIGAN AT 7:00PM
Call to order: Supervisor
Pledge of Allegiance: Trustee
Public Comment:
Close of Public Comment:
Letters from the public
Approval of the minutes of July 3 meeting at East Mullett Town Hall
Treasurer's report
Expense report for First Quarter of Fiscal year 2014-2015
OLD BUSINESS
Sutherland property issues
Seal coating for Chapman, Patterson, Sutherland from CCRC
Swim Buoys (6@376.50-$2,259.00) 45 feet chain at $2.69/ft-$121.05/bucket,new 2 buckets
5 cement pads with eyes attached weighing 250 lbs ea. @11.85ea-$71.10
Total: approximate $2,572.20 cost for material
Cleaning proposal
Bid award for vault bathrooms and supply closet
Township Hall rental agreement update
NEW BUSINESS
Windshield estimate for Burt Lake Bike connect
Request from Clayton McGovern for Apex Shape File Conversion - our cost approximately $800.00
Burt-Mullett Cemetery Board Report
($7,100.00 in budget now)
Park and Rec report for Spirit Park: request of board for work
School House Ceiling
Capital outlay and Budget
Street Light District by Consumers Energy update to be approved by the board
Edward St. Pierre would like to use or rent the hall for one or two hours the first Saturday of every month
from 11:00am to 12:30pm
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROPOSED MINUTES FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING OF MAY 27, 2014 -
Published Agenda for July 1, 2013 Meeting
***** the agenda may be revised*****
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA
JULY 1, 2013 7:00PM
Opening: Supervisor
Pledge: Trustee
Public Comment:
Close of Public Comment
Letters from Public
Approval of Minutes - June 6
Approval of Minutes - June 9
Treasurer's Report
Expense Report for First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2013-2014
Approval of Terrorism Insurance Coverage for the coming year in the amount of $200.00
Discussion of quotes for East Mullett Hall roof repair
Disposing of Library Computers
Street Scape public input report - Clerk
Wade Trim quote for Engineering of Street Scape for discussion August
Wade Trim quote for Engineering of Boy Scout Park for discussion in August
RIBBON CUTTING IN TOPINABEE BEACH PARK AT 8:00PM
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROPOSED
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEE
PROPOSED MINUTES - FEBRUARY 4, 2013
7:00PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall in Topinabee, Michigan at 7:00pm. All Board Members were present: John Brown, Dennis Dombroski, Kathy Flory, Rachel Osborn and Mary Anne Gale.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Gale and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dennis Dombroski.
Public Comment was opened at 7:00pm, and closed at 7:10pm.
Motion to accept the Treasurer report was offered by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown, motion passed. The treasurer's report is as follows: Checking account $15,211.03: Savings account: $232,506.54: ETA account $1,719.59:, Fire Fund: $112,569.00: Library Fund: $63,609.98: Street Light Fund: $16,957.44: Liquor Fund: $275.11: Donation Fund: $1,004.00: Tax accounts: Savings:
$43.99, Checking $511,243.93 Investments Accounts: General Fund $280,510.02 and Fire Fund $167,495.88.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to approve Stuart Hancock hiring a part-time person for up to 20 hours a week at a compensation to be determined by the board, seconded by Kathy Flory and the motion passed.
With a consensus discussion and decision, it was decided to try to leave the restrooms open 24/7.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to hire Sullivan Construction to replace the door on the East Mullett Hall with a not to exceed $900.00. seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to approve a budget amendment in the amount of $2,000.00 for line item 101-264-930 to cover the cost of door replacement and light replacement in the East Mullett Hall, seconded by John Brown. Motion passed.
The Board discussed the Hot Dog Cart in the P)ark and by a consensus decided not to pursue same.
John Brown motioned to eliminate Ralph Florenski's job ratifying the elimination notice given to Ralph Florenski on December 10, 2012, seconded by Kathy Flory, motion passed. With one opposing vote by Rachel Osborn. Elimination effective February 6, 2013.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to approve $1,400 for the fire hall at East Mullett for light replacement, seconded by John Brown. motion passed.
Dennis Dombroski motioned to eliminate James Hill's job and was seconded by John Brown, motion passed. Elimination effective February 6, 2013.
Motion by Mary Anne Gale to eliminate Stanley Florenski's job and seconded by Kathy Flory, motion passed. Elimination effective February 6, 2013.
Motion by Mary Anne Gale to eliminate Mike Marks job and was seconded by Kathy Flory, motion passed with one opposing vote: Rachel Osborn.
Motion to fund line item 101-101-228.2 in the amount of $1,200.00 in order to pay for Ralph Florenski's claim against the township for unemployment by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Motion to approve the treasurer to move $250.00 from the general fund to the liquor fund made by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
The bids for the swing set in the Topinabee Park were opened with the Alive in Christ Methodist Church bidding $25.00 and Gerald A. Brown bidding $103.00. A motion was made by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by Kathy Flory and John Brown abstaining to award the bid to Gerald A. Brown. Motion passed.
Motion to pay the bills by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski and the motion was passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SPECIAL MEETING PROPOSED MINUTES
JANUARY 30, 2013 - 6:00 PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall in Topinabee, Michigan at 6:00pm. All Board Members were present: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, Kathy Flory, Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
The meeting was opened at 6:00pm by supervisor Gale and trustee Dombroski led with the Pledge of Allegiance.
After a discussion by the Board, the following motion was made: John Brown motioned to hire Stuart Hancock at a salary of $580.00 per week and mileage at the I. R. S. rate from workplace to workplace: also, a six month review to be determined by the board: seconded by Dennis Dombroski and the motion was passed.
Motion by John Brown, if Stuart Hancock is not acceptable, then John Lafrinere would be the alternate, seconded by Kathy Fkory and the motion was passed.
Motion to remove Irene Tryban, Helen Zimmer, Karen Morgan from the Awakon Federal Credit Union accounts and any other Mullett Township Accounts and add Rachel Osborn, (currently on all bank accounts) and add Kathy Flory, Mullett Township Treasurer, elected on November 6, 2012 by Kathy Flory and seconded by John Brown, Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PROPOSED MINUTES - JANUARY 8, 2013 - 8:00PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall on January 8, 2013 at 8:00pm in
Topinabee, Michigan. All Board Members were present: John Brown, Dennis Dombroski, Kathy Flory,
Rachel Osborn, Mary Anne Gale.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Gale at 8:00pm with Dennis Dombroski leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
Richard Mahlmeister, the township Auditor, gave a report on the bi-annual audit report to the Mullett Township Board of Trustees.
Public Comment began at 8:15pm and was closed at 8:30pm
Motion to approve the minutes of the December 4, 2012 meeting as presented by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Motion to approve Kathy Flory, the new Mullett Township Treasurer, elected in November 2012 to have her name put on all bank accounts which the township of Mullett presently owns at the following banks and also future bank accounts opened for Mullett Township during her term of office: Awakon Credit Union, First Federal Credit Union, Straitsarea Federal Credit Union, First Community Bank, Fifth-Third Bank, Citizens National Bank by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski. Motion passed.
Motion to approve the Board of Review Board Members as follows: Warren Meyer, Chairman, Roger Dombroski, Joyce Stroman and Teresa Remuer as alternate by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Motion to approve the Poverty Exemption Guidelines by Johbn Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed. policy attched
Motion to approve a person from the Mullett Township Board for day-to-day activities contact as the Mullett Township Board Representative to the Topinabee Public Library is Supervisor Gale by John Brown, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Motion to acknowledge Mullett Township receiving the easement required for the park by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Motion bhy Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown to have Supervisor Gaole sign the required documents for the lease and also approve said lease, motion passed.
Motion to approve the purchase of parcels #3 and #4 Exhibit A in the Topinabee Beach Park at the purchase price of $500.00 as per the Department of Natural Resources purchase agreement and have Mary Anne Gale, Supervisor sign all document for the DNR Trust Fund by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Motion to go out for purchase bids to remove the swing set from the Topinabee Park with the Mullett Township Board reserving the right to accept or reject any and all bids to remove the swing set by the end of March by Dennis Dombroski with a second by John Brown, motion passed with one opposing vote by Clerk Osborn.
Order of dismissal of Richard T. Greeley of Mullett Township sent by Attorney MacArthur.
Motion to change the design of the Topinabee Park to a two swing or a 4 swing set at the North end of the park and get the drawings changed by Fleis and VandenBrink, the action of putting the swings at the Northside of the park would take place with DNR approval at the time of construction or after construction if the DNR does not approve the plans for putting swings at the North End of the Park by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by Kathy Flory, motion passed.
MULLETT TOWNSHIP EXPENSE REPORT FOR THIRD
QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2012 2013
GENERAL FUND 101 $46,204.06
FIRE FUND 206 39,753.74
LIQUOR FUND 212 258.36
STREET LIGHT FUND 219 4,172.68
LIBRARY FUND 271 8,843.23
GRAND TOTAL $94,478.23
Motion by Mary Anne Gale to amend the budget for line item 101265930 in the amount of $2,000.00 and seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Motion by John Brown to amend the budget for line item 101101900 in the amount of $1,000.00 and seconded by Mary Anne Gale, motion passed.
Motion to amend the postage and office supply line item: 101101727 by $1,000.00 in order to buy postage for the tax season and also to take advantage of the lower price right now by Mary Anne Gale and seconded by Kathy Flory, motion passed.
Mullett Township Board of Trustees Resolotion #14 setting the meeting schedule for the calendar year of 2013 was offered in a motion by Dennis dombroski and seconded by Mary Anne Gale, by a roll vote as follows:
AYES: John Brown, Kathy Flory, Mary Anne Gale, Dennis Dombroski
NAY: Rachel Osborn
Trail Grant Report offered by Dennis Dombroski.
The sealed bids for snow plowing were opened and the following persons bid on the :job:
Cronan Lawn Care
Ed Dombroski Snow Removal
These bids were for the West Side of Mullett Township:
On a motion by Kathy Flory and seconded by John Brown, the board awarded the contract to Ed Dombroski Snow Removal, motion passed.
The following persons presented a sealed bid for snow removal on the Ease Side of Mullett Township:
Dave Corbin
] Mullett Lake and Tree
On a motion by Rachel Osborn and seconded by Kathy Flory, the award was made to Dave Corbin, motion passed.
The sealed bids for the employment of a Facilities/Manager were opened and the following persons/companies applied for the position:
Marc Brach
Bernard Boucher
J. L. Construction - John Lafrinere
Michael Marks
Kim Geiger
All Pro Lawn and Snow
Dale Dotski
Dnaiel G. Statchon
Stuart Hancock
By a consensus decision, the board decided to have Mary Anne Gale and John Brown interview each individual and pick three people for a final interview by the board at a special meeting to be held on January 30th, 2013 at 6:00pm in the Mullett Township Hall in Topinabee. The final decision will be announced at the February 4, 2013 regular meeting at the Mullett Township Hall at 7:00pm
Motion to pay the bills by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 11:00pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall on December 4, 2012 at 8:00pm in Topinabee, Michigan 49791. All Board Members were present: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn,
Kathy Flory, Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
Supervisor Gale called the meeting to order at 8:03pm and Dennis Dombroski led the residents in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment was opened at 8:03pm and closed at 8:15pm
Motion to approve the Minutes of November1, 2012 as presented was offered by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski. Motion passed.
Motion to approve the Minutes of Special Meeting on November 26, 2012 was offered by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown. Motion passed.
Motion to approve the Minutes of Special Meeting on November 29, 2012 was offered by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski. Motion passed.
All Board actions concerning the meeting assignments for the Mullett Township Board of Trustees were tabled until the regular meeting on January 8, 2012.
Clerk Osborn read the Credit Card Policy Resolution #12 which was passed with a roll call vote as follows:
Ayes: John Brown
Dennis Dombroski
Kathy Flory
Rachel Osborn
Mary Anne Gale
Motion to approve a budget amendment for $20,000.00 for line item 271790980 (furniture and equipment)
by Kathy Flory and seconded by Dennis Dombroski. Motion passed. (The motion was made to accommodate the receipt of a grant for Topinabee Library).
Motion to approve a credit card for the Library Director with a limit of $500.00 by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski. Motion passed with a provision to purchase from Municipal Underwriters a $150.00 bond to insure the Library Director.
Motion to approve spending limits of $500.00 for the supervisor, clerk, treasurer and trustees without board approval per month except for work involving any one of the board members' own labor, offered by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown. Motion passed.
Motion to pay two orders from the Amazon Company made by Patty King on her own visa card in the amount of $44.46 for the first order and $111.72 for the second order was offered by John Brown and seconded by Kathy Flory. Motion passed.
Motion to accept the Indemnification and Hold Harmless agreements as follows:
Rachel Osborn and Kathy Flory to wit: Mary Anne Gale
Mary Anne Gale and Rachel Osborn to wit: John Brown
Mary Anne Gale and Rachel Osborn to wit: Dennis Dombroski
Mary Anne Gale and Kathy Flory to wit: Rachel Osborn
Mary Anne Gale and Rachel Osborn to wit: Kathy Flory
Mary Anne Gale and Rachel Osborn to wit: Edward St. Pierre
by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown with a roll call vote as follows:
Ayes: John Brown
Dennis Dombroski
Kathy Flory
Rachel Osborn
Mary Anne Gale
The supervisor declared the agreements adopted.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to advertise for the Property Facilities Manager with all applications due by January 5, 2013 and seconded by John Brown and the motion was passed. All application will be mailed to the following address:
Mullett Township Clerk
P. O. Box 328
Topinabee, Michigan 49791
Consideration of applications will be addressed at the January 8, 2013 regular meeting of the Mullett Township Board of Trustees.
Rachel Osborn made a motion to go out for two bids for snow removal: one in Topinabee and the other at the East Mullett Fire Hall seconded by Kathy Flory. Motion passed.
John Brown made a motion to approve Patty King to handle the renting of the Mullett Township Hall and was seconded with a compensation of $100.00 per month. Motion passed.
Motion to approve Dave Ogg as the Liason with DNR and others as Park Project was made by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Motion to go out for bids for a door replacement, electric lights and the repairing of roof leaks at the East Mullett Fire Hall made by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion carried.
Motion to apply for a Trail Town Grant was offered by John Brown and seconded by Mary Anne Gale with one opposing vote by Rachel Osborn for lack of information in advance of the meeting. Motion passed.
Resolution for Mullett Township Board of Trustees to apply for Trail Town Grant #13 by a roll call vote as follows:
Ayes: John Brown
Dennis Dombroski
Kathy Flory
Mary Anne Gale
Nay: Rachel Osborn
The supervisor declared the resolution adopted.
Motion to change the Mullett Township Regular Meeting schedule from the first Tuesday of the month at 8:00 pm to the first Monday of the month at 7:00 pm beginning in February, 2013 with the June meeting and the October meeting being at the East Mullett Fire Hall by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski. Motion passed.
John Brown made a motion to have James Hill paint the library windows at a cost of $675.96 and seconded by Kathy Flory. Motion passed.
Motion to pay the bills by Mary Anne Gale and seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00pm
Respectfully submitted
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
www.mullettgov-clerk.org
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES - NOVEMBER 29, 2012 7:00PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the EAST MULLETT Townhall at 1642 No.East Mullett
Lake Rd., Indian River, Michigan 49749 at 7:00pm. All Board Members were present: Mary Anne Gale,
Rachel Osborn, Kathy Flory, Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
Supervisor Gale called the meeting to order and Dennis Dombroski led the constituents in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The purpose of this meeting was to offer the residents of Mullett Township an opportunity to express their priorities. About 30 people from the East Side of Mullett Township attended this special meeting and voiced their opinions to improve existing assets as well as looking at new projects.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk WWW.MULLETTGOV-CLERK.ORG
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEE MINUTES - NOVEMBER 26, 2012 7:00PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall in Topinabee, Michigan at 7:00pm on November 26, 2012. All Board Members were prresent: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn,
Kathy Flory, Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Gale with Dennis Dombroski leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
The purpose of this meeting was to gather information from the community about their desires to see improvements.
There was a piece of business that needed to be done before the beginning of the meeting for the public. There are two small parcels within the area of the Topinabee Beach site that need to be purchased from the DNR.
Motion to approve a transfer of property from Michigan Department of Natural Resources to Mullett Township in the area of the Topinabee Beach Improvement Site: Parcel number 3 and Parcel 4 was moved
by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown, motion carried.
On a motion by Dennis Dombroski to pay the Department of Natural Resources asking price of $500.00 for both parcels: Number 3 and Number 4, seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
The persons who will have the authority to sign all documents with the Department of Natural Resources will be Mary Anne Gale, Supervisor of Mullett Township or in her absence, Rachel Osborn, Clerk of Mullett Township, both of whom serve on the Mullett Township Board of Trustees was motioned by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Tabled the person who will be working with the Department of Natural Resources and reporting back to the Mullett Township Board of Trustees on a regular basis of time established by the board.
About 50 residents of Mullett Township attended this meeting to express their views and their priorities for improving the community as far as roads, parks, ordinances, upgrades of existing buildings, maintenance of the grounds within the township, signage, boat launches and etc.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15pm
Respectfully submitted
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
www.mullettgov-clerk.org
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PROPOSED MINUTES - NOVEMBER 1, 2012
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall in Topinabee, Michigan at 8:00pm on November 1, 2012. All Board Members were present: Willard E. Morgan, Jr., Rachel Osborn
Karen, Morgan, Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Morgan with Dennis Dombroski leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of the minutes as presented was offered by John Brown for the October 4, 2012 minutes, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Public Comment: The community gave a consensus Thank You to Bill and Karen Morgan for their many years of service to the Mullett Township Board of Trustees. Also a very special guest: Elizabeth Benson, Clerk from 1978 to 2008 and also the Director of the Topinabee Public Library was honored.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to initiate a right of refusal for property #130-025-300-002-0l and let the Cheboygan County Treasurer dispose of the property for taxes due, seconded by Rachel Osborn, motion passed.
Motion to pay the treasurer and deputy treasurer summer taxes in the amount of $2,585.80 for the (treasurer) and $1,108.20 for the( deputy treasurer) was offered by Karen Morgan, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Motion to offer a budget adjustment of $1,000.00 for line item 205901970 in order to cover the extra cost of clean up in the amount of $930.00 for the well at the East Mullett Fire Hall, by Bill Morgan and seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion carried.
Motion to approve two special meetings: November 26th at 7:00pm at the Mullett Township Hall and November 29th at 7:00pm at the East Mullett Township Hall with advertising to be capped at $600.00 offered by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski, Motion passed.
Dennis Dombroski offered the motion to pay the bills and John Brown seconded, motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEE MINUTES - OCTOBER 2, 2012
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall on October 2, 2012, at 8:00pm iin Topinabee, Michigan. All Board Members were present: Willard E. Morgan, Jr., Rachel Osborn, Karen Morgan, Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
Supervisor Morgan opened the meeting with Dennis Dombroski leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment: Ken Paquet, David Ogg, Carl Muscott
Library Report: Patty King: The bar coding of the books is about half way done.
Motion to approve the minutes of the September 4, 2012 meeting as presented by John Brown and seconded by Karen Morgan, motion passed.
John Brown: The new rules for Oakhill Cemetery should become available as soon as the Board completes their deliberations next month.
Dennis Dombroski reported the Burt Trail probably will get a start in the Spring of 2013, also a continued collaboration with TDA on the Streetscape.
On a motion by Dennis Dombroski to purchase new lighting for the Hall, nine of which will have parabolic lenses and six without parabolic lenses and also to include in the purchase: emergency lighting for the exit signs in the hall in the amount not to exceed $2500.00 for hardware with English Electric supplying the labor at a cost of $750.00, seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Motion to take three dead trees down in Chamberlain Park was made by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski with a cap of $2,000.00 for the completed job which will be done by Vieau Tree Removal, motion carried.
Approval of the maintenance agreement for snow removal at the DNR Public Access from October 1,2012 to September 30, 2013 in the amount of $529.44 was motioned by John Brown and seconded by Karen Morgan which will be between Cheboygan County Road Commission and Mullett Township, motion passed.
On a motion by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by Bill Morgan, the line item of 206901970 Capitol Outlay will be increased by $3500.00 in or order to pay for the new well which was invoiced by Sackrider, motion passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to have MacArthur Law Firm draw up a licensing agreement between the property owner (Cheryl P. Cooper) on Phelps Street. Parcel # 130-125-006-004-00 and Mullett Township in perpetuity so enchroachment on Phelps Street cannot be changed, seconded by John Brown ,
motion passed.
John Brown motioned to commit $500.00 for Christmas Decorations for the Hall, seconded by Karen Morgan, motion passed.
Karen Morgan motioned to use real pine boughs on the Township Hall for the Christmas Season this year, seconded by John Brown, Motion passed.
MULLETT TOWNSHIP EXPENSE REPORT SECOND QUARTER
FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 OCTOBER 2, 2012 MEETING
GENERAL FUND 101 $190,192.87
(Less reimbursement for Facade Grant) 77,587.00
TOTAL FOR FUND 101 112,605.87
FIRE FUND 206 25,161.66
LIQUOR FUND 212 258.36
STREET LIGHT FUND 219 4,114.98
LIBRARY FUND 271 8,817.21
GRAND TOTAL $150,958.08
There was a sample Fireworks Ordinance passed out to all Board Members for their consideration, which can be discussed in future.
Announcement: MASTER PLAN to be discussed with Cheboygan County Planning Commission on October 15, 2012 at 7:00pm at the Mullett Township Hall. This is a meeting open to the public.
The regular meeting of the Mullett Township Board of Trustees will be November 1, 2012, a Thursday at 8:00pm at the Mullett Township Hall because of the election on November 6, 2012.
Motion to pay the bills by John Brown, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn,
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEE MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 4, 2012
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall on September 4, 2012 at 8:00pm, in Topinabee, Michigan. All Board Members were present: Willard E. Morgan, Jr. Rachel Osborn, Karen Morgan, Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
The meeting was opened by Bill Morgan with Dennis Dombroski leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the August 2, 2012, meeting were approved as presented with one correction (Gary Miller not in favor of the swings) by a motion from John Brown, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
The Resolution for the Breach Grant was offered by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown with a roll call vote as follows:
Ayes: John Brown, Dennis Dombroski, Karen Morgan, Rachel Osborn, Willard E.Morgan, Jr.
Nays: None
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES RESOLUTION #10,
SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 - TF11-002 TOPINABEE LAKESIDE PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Resolved, that the Township of Mullett, Topinabee, Michigan does hereby accept the terms of the agreement as received from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund and that the GRANTEE, the Mullett Township Board of Trustees does hereby specificially agree, buy not by way of limitation, as follows:
To appropriate all funds necessary to complete the project during the project period and to provide One hundred and twenty thousand dollars ($120,000.00) to match the grant authorized by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund.
To maintain satisfactory financial accounts documents and records to make them available to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund for auditing at reasonable times.
To construct the project and provide such funds, services and materials as may be necessary to satisfy the terms of said agreement.
To regulate the use of the facility constructed and reserved under this agreement to assure the use thereof by the public on equal and reasonable terms.
To comply with any and all terms of said Agreement including all terms and specifically set forth in the forgoing portions of this Resolution.
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF CHEBOYGAN
PUBLIC COMMENT: Patty King presented 178 names that signed the petition TO SAVE THE SWINGS
in the new Topinabee Park.
Carl Muscott presented a petition against pole barns
Mary Anne Gale: need more signs pointing to Boy Scout Park
Library Report: Thanks to the Friends of the Library for a very successful Summer Reading Program
Topinabee Fire Report: Chief English will be working on documents required by our insurance company:
Recruiting and employment, Driving Record Review, Sexual Harassment, and Preventative Maintenance for
Vehicles.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to ask David Ogg to be the representative for the Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund Agreement, seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Attorney MacArthur presented a check for $7,749.58 recovered from the Longpoint Case.
Dennis Dombroski motioned to have Bill Morgan oppose the pole barm being asked for by Jim Haslock at the Zoning Board of Appeals based on the board not allowing pole barns for commercial use in a residential area as the original plan was to build pole barns on those lots to be used as an incentive to sell housing lots across the street. On a roll call vote:
Ayes: John Brown, Dennis Dombroski, Karen Morgan, Willard E. Morgan, Jr.
Nay: Rachel Osborn
Motion passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to contract with the Cheboygan County Humane Shelter to pick up our animals in Mullett Township in the amount of $750.00 seconded by Karen Morgan, motion passed.
John Brown motioned to accept a bid from Sackrider Option #1 for a new well at the East Mullett Firehall in the amount of $6,717.l9, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Tabled Items: Chamberlain Park Tree removal, New Restrooms in Boy Scout Park
Mullett Township has been accepted into the NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM
Motion by John Brown to pay the bills, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PROPOSED MINUTES
June 5, 2012
Dennis Dombroski Aye
Karen Morgan Aye
Rachel Osborn Naye
Willard Morgan Aye
The supervisor declared the motion adopted.
John Brown Aye
Dennis Dombroski Aye
Karen Morgan Aye
Rachel Osborn Aye
Willard Morgan Aye
The supervisor declared the ordinance adopted by the board members present.
(copy of ordinance is attached to June 5, 2012 minutes)
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PROPOSED MINUTES
MAY 1, 2012
The meeting was opened by Supervisor Morgan and Trustee Dombroski led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A motion was made by John Brown to approve the minutes of the April 3, 2012 meeting as presented, seconded by Dennis Dombroski and the motion was passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to have Fleis and Vandenbrink finish all engineering drawings and prepare for the bidding process once the contract is signed by Willard E. Morgan, Jr., with the Department of Natural Resources for the Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant to Mullett Township for the Topinabee Park and Beach Front Improvements, seconded by John Brown and the motion was passed.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to approve an addition to the budget for the Facade Grant Revenue and Expenses with 101000501 revenue number and the 101728801 expense number with funding of $100,000.00 which are pass through accounts, seconded by John Brown and the motion was passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to have Helen Zimmer do the flowers in the township for a flat sum of $500.00 for the season, seconded by John Brown and motion passed.
Clerk Osborn read the Burt Township Grant to Topinabee Library which is attached to the minutes.
Jill Lutz wants a pickle court painted on the tennis court at the school house and board agreed to let her do same.
RESOLUTION OF MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD
WHEREAS, the Township of Mullett, Cheboygan County, Michigan is the recipient of a grant for development of a township park on the shore of Mullett Lake and,
WHEREAS, a survey of proposed park area has revealed that two small parcels of real property contiguous to said development area as described on Exhibit A attached hereto, are not owned by Mullett Township and,
WHEREAS, a title search of the legal description of the parcels has revealed the Michigan Department of Natural Resources owns said parcels and,
WHEREAS, representatives of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources have been contacted and the process for attempting to purchase said parcels has been discussed and,
WHEREAS, Mullett Township will need to submit a Land Transaction Application and fees to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for the parcels that it wishes to attempt to acquire and,
WHEREAS, Mullett Township will have to pay fair market value to the Michigan Department of Natural Recources for the parcels that it wishes to attempt to acquire and,
WHEREAS, the board of Mullett Township desires to attempt to acquire said parcels from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mullett Township Board does hereby authorize that a Land Transaction Application to purchase real estate be submitted for the two parcels of real property owned by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and located contiguous to the township park being developed on the shore of Mullett Lake as described on Exhibit A attached together with a $300.00 fee for each parcel and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mullett Township Board does hereby direct the Township Attorney to submit such Land Transaction application as soon as possible
It was moved by Rachel Osborn and supported by Dennis Dombroski that the above resolution be adopted.
The supervisor declared the above resolution adopted by the board members present.
CERTIFICATE OF TOWNSHIP CLERK
Rachel Osborn
A motion was made by Dennis Dombroski to have Willard Morgan sign the Cooperative Mutual and Fire Control Agreement, seconded by John Brown and the motion was passed.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to pay the bills which was seconded by John Brown and the motion was passed.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00pm
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall in Topinabee, Michigan 49791 on April 3, 2012 at 8:05pm. All Board Members were present: Willard E. Morgan, Jr., Rachel Osborn, Karen Morgan, Dennis Dombroski, and John Brown.
The meeting was opened by Willard Morgan with Dennis Dombroski leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the March 6, 2012 meeting were approved as presented by a motion from Dennis Dombroski and seconded by Willard Morgan, motion passed.
Attorney MacArthur reported the Greeley Case is quite close to being done. If there are no appeals, then the settlement should be completed very soon.
Public Comment: Letter from Mary Jan Miller read concerning parking lots, Letter from Carl Muscott concerning beach front project. Both letter will be part of the minutes.
Library report: Patty King reported the electrical work is finished at the library.
John Brown reported the OakHill Cemetery will be contracting for work on the cemetery and will be selling off the equipment previously maintained and owned by the cemetery
Dennis Dombroski reported the Burt Trail Committee is in the final stages of completing the easement portion of the project.
Rachel Osborn read the fourth quarter expense report for the fiscal year 2011-2012 as follows:
GENERAL FUND EXPENSES 101 $68,.924.72
FIRE FUND EXPENSES 206 26,119.74
LIQUOR FUND EXPENSES 212 258.68
STREET LIGHT FUND EXPENSES 219 4,644.81
LIBRARY FUND EXPENSES 271 12,767.12
Dennis Dombroski moved to approve a budget for the beach grant expense for fiscal year 2011-2012 with approval of account numbers 101000573 on the revenue side and 101902970 on the expense side of the ledger. The budget which will fund the expense will be set at $20,000.00, seconded by John Brown and the motion passed.
Motion by John Brown to hire Tim MacArthur, Attorney at Law for the fiscal year 2012-2013 at a rate of $150.00 per hour with a retainer of $500.00 to be paid, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
A resolution of Mullett Township Board Authorizing placement of a General Operating Millage renewal proposition on the ballot for the Primary Election to be held on August 7, 2012 was offered by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski and with a roll call vote as follows:
John Brown Aye
Dennis Dombroski Aye
Karen Morgan Aye
Rachel Osborn Aye
Willard E. Morgan, Jr. Aye
Nay: None
The supervisor declared the resolution adopted by the board members present.
The millage will be for one mill ($l.00 per $l,000.00 taxable value) Resolution and ballot proposition is attached to minutes The total if collected would be $104,322.00.
A resolution of Mullett Township Board Authorizing placement of a Fire Millage renewal proposition on the ballot for the Primary Election to be held on August 7, 2012 was offered by Dennis Dombroski and with a roll call vote as follows:
John Brown Aye
Dennis Dombroski Aye
Karen Morgan Aye
Willard E. Morgan, Jr. Aye
Rachel Osborn Aye
Nay: None
The supervisor declared the above resolution adopted by the board members present.
The millage will be for one and one half mil ($l.50 per $l,000.00 taxable value). Resolution and ballot proposition is attached to minutes. The total if collected would be $156.483.00.
John Brown made a motion to approve James Hill to paint the Topinabee Pavillion at a cost of $1475.50, seconded by Dennis Dombroski and the motion was passed.
A motion was offered by Dennis Dombroski to have Willard E. Morgan, Jr. sign the Development Project for the Beach Grant and seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Dennis Dombroski proposed a motion to have Tim MacArthur pursue title or lease with the State of Michigan for both properties in the beach area to be developed on the south side and the north side of the park, Karen Morgan seconded and the motion passed.
John Brown made a motion to have the tractor owned by the township picked up and serviced by Ginop, seconded by Dennis Dombroski and the motion was passed.
John Brown made a motion to give Willard E. Morgan, Jr. permission to have Wade Trim send invitations to several contractors in the area to bid the driveway, parking lot and two ADA parking spaces with a walking ADA path to the pavillion, in Boy Scout Park, Dennis Dombroski seconded, motion passed.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to pay the bills, seconded by John Brown, motion passed,
Meeting adjourned at 10:30pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
www.mullettgov-clerk.org
MULLETT TOWNSHIP
MARCH 6, 2012 8:00PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustee met at the Mullett Township Hall on March 6, 2012 in Topinabee, Michigan. The Board Members present were: Willard E. Morgan, Jr., Rachel Osborn, Karen Morgan and Dennis Dombroski. John Brown was excused.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Morgan and Dennis Dombroski led the citizens in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Bill Morgan made a motion to approve the minutes for the Library Board Meeting on February 6, the February 13 Special Budget Workshop, the February 15 Special Beach Grant Workshop and regular meeting of February 7 as presented, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion carried.
Public Comment was Mary Jan Miller asking the support of the board for the upcoming Pride Day in May and also Patty King making a comment on the need for a parking lot in town.
The Public Hearing on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 was opened with the reading of the Appropriations Resolution as follows:
MULLETT TOWNSHIP GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 RESOLUTION 2012 - #2
A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR MULLETT TOWNSHIP. TO DEFINE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE MULLETT TOWNSHIP OFFICERS IN RELATION TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE BUDGET.
The Board of Trustees of Mullett Township resolves:
The resolution shall be known as the MULLETT TOWNSHIP GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT
Pursuant to MCLA141.412: MCLA141.143 notice of a public hearing on the proposed budget was published in the Straitsland Resorter on February 23, 2012 and public hearing was held on March 6, 2012.
The clerk shall be the Chief Administrative Officer and shall perform the duties of the Chief Administrative Officer by preparing and presenting the annual budget to the Mullett Township Board of Trustees. Periodically, the Clerk shall present budget adjustment.
The Clerk shall be the Fiscal Officer and shall not expend any monies out of any department above the amount budgeted without prior approval of the Mullett Township Board of Trustees.
GENERAL FUND 101 AMOUNT $790,420.00
FIRE FUND 206 AMOUNT 182,550.00
LIQUOR FUND 212 AMOUNT 1,100.00
STREET LIGHT FUND 219 21,000.00
LIBRARY FUND 271 39,950.00
MOTION BY: Dennis Dombroski
SECONDED BY: Karen Morgan
UPON A ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Dennis Dombroski
Karen Morgan
Rachel Osborn
Bill Morgan
NAYES: none
RESOLUTION ADOPTED MARCH 6, 2012
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
Bob English,Fire Chief reported there was a grant being awarded by FEMA for the narrow band radios to the tri-county area.
Patty King, Library Director said they are working on the new automation of the library card file and patron system.
Bill Morgan made a motion to have Architect Forum do the engineering drawings for the pavilion electric only
at a cost not to exceed $200.00. Seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Motion by Bill Morgan to approve the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 meeting schedule for the Mullett Township Board of Trustees, seconded by Karen Morgan and motion passed.
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW RESOLUTION
MARCH 6, 2012 2012 - #3
WHEREAS the Mullett Township Board of Review would like to expand their services to the permanent residents of Mullett Township and,
WHEREAS those residents who live out of town are able to protest an appeal by mail rather than in person.
This resolution will address the need to allow permanent residents the ability to protest by letter. Those residents who are not able to appear before the Board of Review to protest a tax billing and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all Mullett Township residents who are unable to attend the Mullett Township Board of Review Hearings will now be able to appeal in letter form to the Mullett Township Board of Review. The same time restraints will apply with appeals due on the last day the appeals are heard. All appeals will be addressed to Mullett Township Board of Review, P. O. Box 328, Topinabee, Michigan 49791.
The foregoing resolution offered by: Dennis Dombroski
and supported by: Karen Morgan
Upon a roll call vote: Ayes: Dennis Dombroski
Karen Moran
Rachel Osborn
Bill Morgan
Nayes; none
The supervisor declared the resolution adopted
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk March 6, 2012
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to approve a bill from Wade Trim in the amount of $1,000.00 for a survey
of NAVD83 State Plane Coordinates and NAVD88 vertical datum and provide a CAD file with the horizontal and vertical datums. Seconded by Bill Morgan and motion carried.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to approve a contact with Soils and Structures Inc. for the soil borings needed
for the beach project in the amount of $2,600.00, seconded by Bill Morgan and the motion was carried.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to approve the graveling of So. Extension Rd, North of Mail Route to Mullett-Burt Rd. in the amount of $1,250.00 being shared with Burt Township in an equal amount, seconded by Rachel Osborn, motion passed.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to have Bill Morgan go back to Wade Trim and re-do the Parking Lot Drawing for the Boy Scout Park with an accessible ADA sidewalk to the pavilion, seconded by Karen Morgan, motion passed.
Quotes for painting the pavilions in Topinabee and Boy Scout Park was tabled until the April meeting.
There was a discussion of the Beach Grant Project led by David Ogg.
Motion to pay the bills by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by Karen Morgan, Motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall on February 15, 2012 at 7:30pm.
The board members present were: Bill Morgan, Rachel Osborn, Karen Morgan and Dennis Dombroski,
John Brown was excused.
Dennis Dombroski led in the Pledge of Allegiance
Bill Morgan called the meeting to order and David Ogg, Park Member, gave an overall view of the project.
The board discussed the following subjects: Design Criteria, drainage, fixed items, docks, retaining wall, ADA pathway and pavers, stairway design and walkway to ADA pathway, fencing, park benches and picnic tables, play ground equipment, artesian well.
Fleis and Vandenbrink was in attendance along with Mr. Tim MacArthur.
Dennis Dombroski offered a motion to approve the agreement with Fleis and Vandenbrink for services
in the amount of $40,900.00 and seconded by Rachel Osborn, by a roll call vote:
Dennis Dombroski Aye
Karen Morgan Aye
Rachel Osborn Aye
Bill Morgan Aye
None Naye
The supervisor declared the motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 1050pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROPOSED MINUTES-FEBRUARY 13, 2012
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall in Topinabee, Michigan at 7:00pm
All Board Members were present: Bill Morgan, Rachel Osborn, Karen Morgan, Dennis Dombroski, and John Brown.
Bill Morgan called the meeting to order at 7:00pm
Dennis Dombroski led the meeting with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
A discussion was led by Clerk Osborn with the projected revenue stream for the fiscal year 2012-2013 for each of the five funds maintained by Mullett Township. The primary purpose of this workshop was to set the
priorities for the expenditures for the General Fund, Fire Fund, Street Light Fund , Library Fund. and
the Liquor Inspection Fund.
The Cost Center Budget Hearing will be set for the regular meeting on March 6, 2012 at 8:00pm
Meeting adjourned at 8:55pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PROPOSED MINUTES
FEBRUARY 7, 2012
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall in Topinabee, Michigan at 8:00pm on February 7, 2012. All Board Members were present: Willard E. Morgan, Jr., Rachel Osborn, Karen Morgan, Dennis Dombroski. and John Brown.
Dennis Dombroski led the citizens in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
John Brown made a motion to approve the January 3, 2012 meeting minutes as presented, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
As Mullett Township representative to the Oak Hill Cemetery Board, John Brown informed the board that Mullett Townships' payment to the cemetery should be the same as fiscal year 2011-2012 for the coming fiscal year 2012-2013 in the amount of $4500.00.
A motion to approve the baggage cart finished by John Brown's Sawmill in the amount of $2265.00 for display at the depot was made by Bill Morgan and seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion carried.
The expense report for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2011-2012 is as follows:
General Fund 101 $64,809.76
Fire Fund 206 34,041.08
Liquor Fund 212 258.36
Light Fund 219 4,549.74
Library Fund 271 13,398.81
Total $116,057.75
Motion by John Brown to approve Presque Isle of Cheboygan Sanitation Inc. for clean up days in the amount
of $580.00 per compacted load, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed. The Clean Up Days are
July 7, 2012 at the Topinabee School in Topinabee and July 14 at Derby Road on the East Side of Mullett
Lake.
John Brown made a motion to approve adding $1350.00 to the cost center of 101258814 in order to pay the invoice from the Cheboygan County Treasurer in the amount of $3814.85, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Dennis Dombroski motioned to approve Cheboygan Title going forward to do a search for the small parcels at each end of the beach area which is going to be improved in the summer of 2012 by a grant from the DNR
Trust Fund in the amount of $l,000.00, seconded by John Brown, Motion passed.
A motion to purchase automation equipment for the Topinabee Library in the amount of $1,350.00 from Alexandria of Salt Lake City, Utah was made by John Brown and seconded by Karen Morgan, motion passed.
Karen Morgan made a motion to have Patty King and Connie Ogg both obtain at township expense, Notary
Public certifications at a cost of $120.00 for both. Seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
John Brown motioned to appoint Patty King the Director of the Topinabee Public Library, seconded by
Dennis Dombroski, motion carried.
Genna Electric of Pellston, Michigan submitted a bid to do the electrical work at the library in the amount of
$2500/00 and was approved by a motion by Dennis Dombroski, and seconded by John Brown, motion
passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to open the library on Wednesdays at 10:00am, thus adding 3 hours to Connie
Ogg's schedule beginning April 1, 2012. Seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to look at a smaller phase of Block 5 development near the steps on the
north end to be accomplised by Wade Trim, John Brown seconded and the motion was carried.
Motion by John Brown to pay the bills as presented, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:35pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall in Topinabee, Michigan at 8:03pm
on January 3, 2012. All Board Members were present: Willard Morgan, Rachel Osborn, Karen Morgan,
Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
Opening with the Pledge of Allegiance was Dennis Dombroski.
Minutes of the December 5, 2011 meeting were approved with one correction as presented: "Perry Neuman
invoice should read (addition) to cost in the amount of $1244.00, motion offered by Dennis Dombroski and
seconded by John Brown, Motion passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to allow a cap of $150,000.00 matching monies for Mullett Township to contribute to a Transportation, Community, and Systems Preservation Program (TCSP) Grant filed on behalf of Mullett Township by Karyn Warsow in the amount of $1,592,926.00 seconded by Bill Morgan for a roll call vote as follows: John Brown - No, Dennis Dombroski - Yes, Karen Morgan - Yes, Rachel Osborn - Yes, Bill Morgan - Yes.
The Supervisor declared the motion passed.
Motion by John Brown to allow David Ogg to be the owner's representative for Mullett Township on the Beach/Park Grant Construction phase with Bill Morgan, Supervisor as the final arbitor and or decision maker for same. Seconded by Dennis Dombroski and motion passed.
MULLETT TOWNSHIP RESOLUTION 2012 - #1
SUMMER TAX COLLECTION FOR CHEBOYGAN AREA SCHOOLS
WHEREAS; The Cheboygan Area Schools have instituted a summer property tax levy by resolution prior
to January 1, 2012. This was done by provisions of section 1615 of the Michigan School
Code (MCL.380.1613)
WHEREAS: Mullett Township shall agree to collect summer property taxes levied by Cheboygan Area Schools in the amount of 100% of taxes set forth in form L-4029. Each parcel having identification number and not totally exempt from school taxes shall require a collection fee of $2.50 per parcel paid to Mullett Township. Mullett Township shall remit taxes to Cheboygan Area Schools as set forth in the general property tax law for distribution of tax collections and pursuant to the requirements of section 1613 of the school code.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Mullett Township will collect 100% levy of summer taxes (2012) for the Cheboygan Area Schools.
The foregoing resolution offered by: Karen Morgan and supported by: John Brown
Upon a roll call vote: AYES: John Brown, Dennis Dombroski, Karen Morgan, Rachel Osborn and Willard Morgan
The Supervisor declared the resolution adopted.
_______________________
Rachel Osborn, Clerk
CERTIFICATE
I, Rachel Osborn, the duly elected and acting clerk of:
Mullett Township hereby certify the foregoing resolution as adopted by the Township Board of said township at the January 3, 2012 regular meeting at which a quorum was present by a roll call vote of said members as
herinbefore set forth: that said resolution was ordered to take immediate effect.
Clerk, Rachel Osborn
Motion by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown to authorize Clerk Osborn and Supervisor Morgan to sign the approval of the Cheboygan County Interlocal Agreement Recycling Surcharge which will be in effect from December 2012 and will expire in 2018. Passed by a roll call vote as follows: Ayes:
John Brown, Dennis Dombroski, Karen Morgan, Rachel Osborn and Willard Morgan.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown to have Attorney MacArthur look over the service agreement from Fleis and Vandenbrink to be entered into with Mullett Township before signing same.
Motion passed.
John Brown made a motion to pay the bills which was seconded by Dennis Dombroski, Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:33pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEE PROPOSED MINUTES
DECEMBER 5, 2011
Mullett Township Board of Trustees
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall in Topinabee Michigan on August 4, 2014. The following board members were in attendance: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn and Kathy Flory.
Call to order: Supervisor Gale who led the Pledge of Allegiance
The purpose of the meeting was to get a maintenance person and or company hired to do work for Mullett Township.
On a motion by Mary Anne Gale, to hire Home Solutions owned by Hobie Kirsch, to do the general maintenance for Mullett Township, seconded by Rachel Osborn, with the fact that Hobie Kirsch will be paid as a regular employee under the Mullett Township insurance for the first two days: Sunday August 3, 2014 and Monday August 4, 2014. As of August 5, Home Solutions will present all liability insurance with Mullett Township as additionally insured. Motion passed.
Mary Anne Gale made a motion to Home Solutions a rate of $13.00/hr to be
figured into an invoice which will be given to the clerk bi-weekly
based on the various departments where the company performed the work, a review after ninety days will be excuted by the Mullett Township Board of Trustees to determine a change in payment. Seconded by Kathy Flory, motion passed.
By a consensus agreement, the supervisor will be responsible for all work done in Mullett Township. All Board Members may let the supervisor know of any work that needs to be
done and any work that hasn't been done by the company and she will then
contact Home Solutions to make them aware of existing work to be done.
The clerk will arrange all paperwork for the pay periods and keep
records of insurance for Home Solutions.
Public Comment: Carl Muscott and Erv Crawford
Meeting Adjourned at 1:50pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
www.mullettgov-clerk.org
JULY 1, 2014 7:00PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall, 1491 No Straits Highway at 7:00pm in Topinabee, Michigan 49791. All Board Members were present: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, Kathy Flory, Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
The meeting was brought to order by Supervisor Gale and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dennis Dombroski.
Public Comment was offered by: Mary O'Hare, Bob Snyder, Mrs. Snyder and Carl Muscott.
Public Comment was closed at 7:15pm
On a motion by John Brown to approve the minutes of July 3, 2014, with a second by Dennis
Dombroski, motion passed with an opposing vote by Kathy Flory.
Treasurers Report: as of July 30, 2014
General Fund 101 $579,419.17
Fire Fund 206 497,336.47
Liquor Fund 212 176.72
Light Fund 219 36,378.21
Library Fund 271 47,979.13
Tax Fund 2.00
TOTAL $1,161,291.70
Mullett Township Expense Report for First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2014-2015
General Fund 101 $71,673.48
Fire Fund 206 21,270.72
Liquor Fund 212 258.26
Light Fund 219 2,914.79
Library Fund 271 8,043.01
Total $106,160.36
Sutherland Property issue was tabled until August 12, 2014 meeting.
By consensus to move forward with the Chapman, Paterson, Sutherland seal coating project which was started in 2012 at a cost of $5,632.75, a 2% payment was made on July 16, 2012, supervisor and clerk to sign the agreement with the Cheboygan County Road Commission.
John Brown motion to order six swim buoys for Boy Scout Park from Michigan Lake Products, six cement pads from Cheboygan Cement, and chain and connectors as needed with a not to exceed $3,000.00, seconded by Kathy Flory, motion passed.
Motion by Kathy Flory to purchase High Capacity Toilet Tissue Dispensers - no charge to the township with Wausau High Capacity Bath tissue at 12 per case - $33.85 per case. Hillyard Affinity Hand SoapDispensers - no charge with Hillyard Affinity Cucumber Melon Foaming Hand Soap 4 per case at $49.50 per case with a second by John Brown, Motion passed.
Motion by Kathy Flory to award the bid for the Mullett Township Boy Scout Park New Vault Toilet and Storage Room Building to the highest bidder: Environmental Excavating and Contracting, Inc. of Alpena, Michigan at a cost of $44,910.00 with a second by Dennis Dombroski and with the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Dennis Dombroski
Mary Anne Gale
Kathy Flory
Nayes; John Brown
Rachel Osborn
Motion passed.
The new Township Hall rental agreement update was tabled until the board has a chance to read it and decide how to go forward.
No action taken on an estimate from the Cheboygan County Road Commission for a Burt Lake Bike connect on South Extension Road at a projected cost of $671.231.10
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to approve the purchase of Apex software dealing with the conversion of the digital shape files to our individual record card system which is used in the 14 point review of township practices, cost under $800.00, seconded by Kathy Flory, motion passed.
Dennis Dombroski motioned to let the Park and Rec committee clean up block 5 on only the township property with Erv Crawford as the project manager. Mary Anne will purchase the state land use permit at $50.00, second by John Brown, motion passed. (all volunteers will need to sign a hold harmless agreement with Mullett Township)
Since the old school house ceiling is falling down, it has become necessary to find a contractor to repair same, John Brown to contact J & L Contracting about doing the work.
Motion by John Brown to accept the Street Light Survey for Mullett Township which has been updated
by Consumers Energy, seconded by Kathy Flory, motion passed.
Edward St. Pierre, Constable of Mullett Township would like to use the hall one a month on a Saturday for a group gathering of retired police officers was turned down by Mary Anne and Kathy because the township can make money on a Saturday renting the hall, no vote was taken
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to approve an additional amount of $400.00 to Vieau's Tree Experts for removal of a tree in Topinbee and also in Boy Scout Park, seconded by John Brown, Motion passed.
John Brown motioned to approve the purchase of four signs for the boat launch at Woodruff to say No Parking Overnight, all boats and or cars will be town away at owners expense. seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Motion by John Brown to pay the bills, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to remove the tree in Topinabee Beach Park which is by the swings by Vieau's Tree Experts, not to exceed $1,000.00, seconded by John Brown, Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
AGENDA - JULY 1, 2014 AT MULLETT TOWNSHIP HALL
TOPINABEE, MICHIGAN AT 7:00PM
Call to order: Supervisor
Pledge of Allegiance: Trustee
Public Comment:
Close of Public Comment:
Letters from the public
Approval of the minutes of July 3 meeting at East Mullett Town Hall
Treasurer's report
Expense report for First Quarter of Fiscal year 2014-2015
OLD BUSINESS
Sutherland property issues
Seal coating for Chapman, Patterson, Sutherland from CCRC
Swim Buoys (6@376.50-$2,259.00) 45 feet chain at $2.69/ft-$121.05/bucket,new 2 buckets
5 cement pads with eyes attached weighing 250 lbs ea. @11.85ea-$71.10
Total: approximate $2,572.20 cost for material
Cleaning proposal
Bid award for vault bathrooms and supply closet
Township Hall rental agreement update
NEW BUSINESS
Windshield estimate for Burt Lake Bike connect
Request from Clayton McGovern for Apex Shape File Conversion - our cost approximately $800.00
Burt-Mullett Cemetery Board Report
($7,100.00 in budget now)
Park and Rec report for Spirit Park: request of board for work
School House Ceiling
Capital outlay and Budget
Street Light District by Consumers Energy update to be approved by the board
Edward St. Pierre would like to use or rent the hall for one or two hours the first Saturday of every month
from 11:00am to 12:30pm
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AMENDMENT TO #2013-5, MEETING SCHEDULE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2014
JUNE 3, 2014 - 7:00 PM - EAST MULLETT HALL
WHEREAS, the supervisor of Mullett Township states the public wants to change the meeting day from
the first Monday of the month to the first Tuesday of the month and,
WHEREAS, the public needs to have this change in meeting days in order to attend the open meetings of
the Mullett Township Board of Trustees and learn of the business of the township and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the following schedule will be published in the Straitsland
Resorter and the Cheboygan Daily Tribune with the following dates and times for the Mullett Township
Board of Trustees Meetings at 7:00pm
June 3, 2014 East Mullett Township Hall
July 1, 2014 Mullett Township Hall
August 12, 2014 Mullett Township Hall
September 2, 2014 Mullett Township Hall
October 7, 2014 East Mullett Township Hall
November 11, 2014 Mullett Township Hall
December 2, 2014 Mullett Township Hall
ALL MEETINGS WILL START AT 7:00PM IN THE MULLETT TOWNSHIP HALL UNLESS
NOTED IN THE ABOVE SCHEDULE
MOTION OFFERED BY: Dennis Dombroski
SECONDED BY: Kathy Flory
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Kathy Flory, Mary Anne Gale, Dennis Dombroski, John Brosn
Nayes: Rachel Osborn
The supervisor declared the resolution adopted.
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
I, Rachel Osborn, Clerk of the Township of Mullett, Topinabee, Michigan do hereby certify that the
above is a true and correct copy of the resolution. This resolution was adopted June 3, 2014 by the
Mullett Township Board of Trustees at a special meeting.
________________________
Rachel Osborn, Clerk
Sutherland Property Discussion was tabled until the July 1 meeting.
Public Restroom in Topinabee changes was tabled until the July 1 meeting
The purchasing of the safety swim buoys was tabled until the July 1 meeting.
By consensus of the board, there will be some chairs in the storage shed disposed of by offering them for
free to the public
Motion to have the clerk apply for the swim buoy permit for Boy Scout Park with the Department of
Natural Resources in Gaylord, Michigan offered by John Brown and seconded by Kathy Flory, motion
passed.
On a motion by John Brown to approve a budget adjustment in the amount of $2,000.00 to pay for the
assessor's tablet on line item 101257980, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Motion by John Brown to pay the bills, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROPOSED MINUTES FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING OF MAY 27, 2014 -
7:00PM - EAST MULLETT HALL - INDIAN RIVER, MICHIGAN
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall on the East Side of Mullett Lake at the East Mullett Town Hall in Mullett Township, Indian River, Michigan 49749 at 7:00pm. All Board Members were present. Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, Kathy Flory, Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
The meeting was opened by Supervisor Gale with Trustee Dombroski leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
The purpose of the meeting was open bids for the new Boy Scout Restrooms in the Boy Scout Park; however, no bids were offered. Paul Repasky of Wade Trim is to go back to the interested contractors] and see how the time line might have affected their ability to bid.
Also, all contractors that might be interested will be invited to bid with a suggestion that they come to the June 3, Mullett Township Board of Trustees Meeting and offer such bids.
On a motion by John Brown, to extend the bid opening to the newly scheduled Mullett Township Board of Trustees Meeting to June 3, 2014. Seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Supervisor Gale wanted to change the day of the meeting to the First Tuesday of the month since she was unable to attend the first Monday of the month in June 2014. Her desire was to have all meetings from June to December 2014 to be changed to the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm. The schedule would
be as follows:
June 3, 2014 East
June 1, 2014 Topinabee
Aug. 12, 2014 "
Sept. 2, 2014 "
Oct. 7, 2014 East
Nov. 11, 2014 Topinabee
Dec. 2, 2014 "
Motion to start meeting on the first Tuesday of the month was offered by Kathy Flory and seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed with one opposing vote by John Brown, A formal resolution will be offered at the June 3rd meeting.
Mr. Don Warren has offered to paint the lines on the tennis courts at the Old School House for a pickle ball game and would be willing to give lessons there free of charge to anyone interested. John Brown offered a motion to accept this generous offer and it was seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
All of the swim buoys in the park need to be identified by a stencil with the Mullett Township Name.These buoys are in the Topinabee Beach Park.
John Brown brought to the attention of the board that the swim docks will need to be repaired in the fall and new chain added before the season of 2015.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10pm
Respectfully submitted
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROPOSED MINUTES
MAY 5, 2014 - 7:00PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall
in Topinabee, Michigan at 7:00pm on May 5, 2014. All Board Members were
present: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, Kathy Flory, John Brown and Dennis Dombroski.
Supervisor Gale called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Trustee Dombroski led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment was opened at 7:01pm with one comment being offered by Otto Taylor concerning reporting of meetings the Township Board attends.
Public Comment was closed at 7:02pm
John Brown offered a motion to approve the minutes of April 7, 2014 with a second by Dennis Dombroski, motion carried.
The Special Meeting minutes of April 28, 2014 were approved on a motion by John Brown with a second by Kathy Flory, motion passed.
The Treasurers' Report is as follows:
General Fund 101 $647,050.42
Fire Fund 206 497,236.96
Liquor Fund 212 201.18
Light Fund 219 36,375.18
Library Fund 271 52,552.54
Tax Accounts (to keep accts open) 2.00
Erv Crawford of ABC Rustics gave a presentation to Mullett Township Board entitled A CONCEPT FOR PARKS/FRESH FOR MULLETT. Mr. Crawford's remarks and presentation were very well received.Mr. Crawford would like to see the township upgrade the properties we own such as Lot C and Block 5.
A Park and Recreation Committee will be formed and chaired by Mary Anne Gale to take a look at what improvements can be done to further the use of township property by the residents of Mullett Township as well as trail users.
Motion by Kathy Flory to enter into an agreement with the Great Up North Alliance in cooperation with the PURE MICHIGAN campaign. This campaign will promote Cheboygan County
including all nineteen townships. Mullett Township agrees to a
contractual arrangement in the amount of $2,000.00 per year for 2014-2015-2016 to support the funding of this campaign.
A new time line for Boy Scout Park because of the weather was discussed. A Special Meeting will be held at the East Mullett Hall at 7:00pm where bids for the new park restrooms will be opened.
Kathy Flory motioned to adjust the budget for line item 271790980 to
cover expenses in the amount of $4775.00 for grant money received,
seconded by Dennis Dombrosk, motion passed.
John Brown motioned to hire Cottage Care for the maintenance of the township properties for the summer of 2014 with a second by Kathy Flory, motion passed.
There was a discussion of the Sutherland Steps which was tabled until
MacArthur Law Firm can take a look at the ownership of the property on
which the steps are located.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by Kathy Flory to have Vieau's
Tree Experts remove a tree near the public bathrooms and also take out
the dead branches on the tree in front of the Mullett Township Hall with
a dollar amount not to exceed $1,600.00.
Dennis Dombroski motioned to pay the bills, seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 7:50pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROPOSED MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - APRIL 28, 2014 6:00PM - TOPINABEE
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall
in Topinabee, Michigan at 6:00pm for a special meeting to address
personnel issue. All Board Members were present: Mary Anne Gale,
Rachel Osborn, Kathy Flory, Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
Supervisor Gale opened the meeting at 6:00pm with Trustee Dombroski leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
Supervisor called for any public comments and there were none.
A request was made by the Officer of the Topinabee Fire Department for a
closed session. A motion was made by Kathy Flory and seconded by
Dennis Dombroski to offer a closed session to the Officers of the
Topinabee Fire Department which was asked by Brian Coffell to consider a
personnel issue for the department. On a motion to grant the request
by Kathy Flory and seconded by Dennis Dombroski, a roll call vote was
taken for the closed session and offered by the Mullett Township Board
of Trustees:
Ayes: John Brown
Dennis Dombroski
Mary Anne Gale
Kathy Flory
Rachel Osborn
Nayes: None
The motion was declared passed by the supervisor.
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees went into closed session at 6:05pm. The closed session was ended at 6:35pm on a motion by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to let Bob English step down as the
Topinabee Fire Chief for personal reasons with Mike English filling in
as the Acting Fire Chief for the Topinabee Fire Department for a period of time to be determined at a later date, seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Kathy Flory motioned to purchase a new computer/tablet for Clayton McGovern in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00 which is Mullett Township share. There are three other townships which share in the cost of the assessor's computer. Motion supported by John Brown, motion passed.
Gates for the staircase in the Topinabee Beach Park went over the
original cost by $400.00 and a motion was made by Rachel Osborn to
approve the additional amount, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion
passed.
The security camera for the park restroom came in at a cost of approximately $100.00 more the the original amount approved, a motion was made by John Brown to approve the additional amount, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
MICHIGAN LAKE PRODUCTS has offered a donation of a ADAWALK to be placed
in the place of the mobi-mat so the wheelchairs can enter the water more
efficiently. On a motion by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by Kathy Flory, it was decided to accept this very generous
donation from Michigan Lake Products, motion passed with a Thank You
letter to Phil Welch for his generous offer.
Meeting adjourned at 6:50PM
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROPOSED
MINUTES - APRIL 7, 2014 7:00PM - EAST MULLETT HALL
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the East Mullett Township
Hall in Mullett Township, Indian River, Michigan 49749 at 7:00pm on
April 7, 2014. The following Board Members were present:
Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, John Brown and Dennis Dombroski.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Gale and Trustee Dombroski led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Public Comment period was opened at 7:01pm and closed at 7:02pm.
A group representing the Mullett Lake Preservation Society presented an
idea to the Mullett Township Board of Trustees of putting in a fishing
pier or dock at the Topinabee Beach at their expense. They asked for
the Boards' support which was given. The pier or dock would be as far
North as possible with up to 20 feet of shoreline used. However, before
any construction could begin on Township Property, a final drawing and
engineering plan would need approval of the Mullett Township Board of
Trustees before any contracts could be awarded to the winning
contractor. All costs would be at the expense of the Mullett Lake Area Preservation Society with returning any disruption of beach area back to
its original condition. The question of placing docks in Spring and
taking out in Fall to be determined as to which organization would bear
the expense for labor costs and storage. The MAPS group will keep the
Mullett Township Board of Trustees informed of their progress periodically. Motion by Dennis Dombroski and supported by John Brown, motion passed.
On a motion by Dennis Dombroski, the minutes of the March 4, 2014
meeting were approved with a second by Mary Anne Gale, motion passed.
John Brown made a motion to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting
of March 18, 2014 with a second by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Treasurers' report as follows:
General Fund 101 $654,368.23
Fire Fund 206 475,237.41
Liquor Fund 212 231.41
Light Fund 219 35,096.79
Library Fund 271 56,434,79
Tax accounts 2.00
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to put one surveillance camera outside
the public restrooms in Topinabee to monitor those going in and out of
the restrooms at a cost not to exceed $1,500.00, with a second by John
Brown, motion passed. Mary Anne Gale will follow up with the purchasing
and installation.
John Brown motioned to approve the plans for the Boy Scout Restrooms as
the plans were drawn up by Wade Trim with a storage room which is 4 feet
by 7 1/2 feet long which was the drawing presented to the Cheboygan
County Planning Commission for the special use permit for the vault
toilet building. Seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
On a motion by John Brown: to approve the Wade Trim contract for
engineering bid processing and final approval of the project for the Boy
Scout Restrooms, in the amount of $7,950.00 with a second by Dennis
Dombroski and the motion was passed.
Mary Anne Gale motioned to purchase on desktop computer for the Board of
Review and the Election records and also one laptop for the treasurer
at a cost not to exceed $1600.00 for both computers, seconded by Dennis
Dombroski, motion passed.
John Brown motioned to approve an amount of $300.00 for flowers for the
flower boxes at the Library and the Mullett Town Hall, seconded by
Dennis Dombroski, motion passed. Mary Jan Miller to go out for bids for
same.
A slip and fall on an icy sidewalk in the Topinabee Park was reported on
March 12, 2014 by Carl Muscott who was offered medical help which he
declined.
By consensus of the board ,a special meeting will be held on April 28, 2014 at 6:00pm to discuss personnel issues.
Dennis Dombroski motioned to pay the bills and a second was offered by John Brown, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45pm
Respectfully submitted
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEE PROPOSED
MINUTES - MARCH 4, 2014 7:PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall
on March 4, 2014 at 7:00pm in Topinabee, Michigan 49791. Board Members
present are as follows: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn,Dennis Dombroski and Kathy Flory. John Brown was excused.
The meeting was opened by Supervisor Gale and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Trustee Dombroski.
Public Comment was opened at 7:01 and closed at 7:10pm A letter from Gary and Mary Jan Miller will be entered into the record.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to approve the minutes of February 4, 2014
with a correction from industrial locks to commercial locks for the
restrooms, seconded by Kathy Flory, motion passed.
Treasurers report as follows:
General Fund 101 $446,890.11
Fire Fund 206 327,341.89
Liquor Fund 212 225.64
Light Fund 219 17,957.58
Library Fund 271 60,712.34
Donation Account 1,507.87
Tax Accounts 462,695.48
Expense report for the month of February 2014 as follows:
General Fund 101 $18,196.22
Fire Fund 206 2,536.79
Liquor Fund 212 86.12
Light Fund 219 12.07
Library Fund 271 4,687.86
TOTAL EXPENSES $25,519.06
Public Hearing for the Budget Year 2014-2015 opened for comment at 7:11pm and was closed at 7:12pm. There wasn't a public comment from the audience in attendance.
The Mullett Township General Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Resolution #2014-1 was passed on a roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Dennis Dombroski, Mary
Anne Gale, Kathy Flory, and Rachel Osborn, Nayes: None. Copy of
appropriation is on record at this website under budget.
By consensus, the board approved having the attorney look at and review
the present Town Hall Rental agreement with the goal of updating to meet
liability issues. Clerk Osborn to follow-up.
An incident report was entered into the record regarding a slip and fall in front of the town hall.
Supervisor Gale did want to re-schedule another Library Board Meeting at this time.
Resolution to allow residents of Mullett Township the ability to appeal any property taxes in writing to the
Board of Review. Resolution 2014-2 as follows:
MULLETT TOWNSHIP RESOLUTION 2014-#2
MARCH 4, 2014 TO ALLOW WRITTEN
APPEALS TO THE BOARD OF REVIEW
WHEREAS, many taxpayers of Mullett Township wish to be away during the winter months when the Board of Review meets and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Review meets during the second week of March to hear appeals in person and,
WHEREAS, Mullett Township Board of Review would like to extend to the residents of Mullett Township
the ability to appeal in writing a tax bill for their property and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mullett Township Board of Trustees
in conjunction with the Mullett Township Board of Review will offer to
residents of Mullett Township the ability to appeal in writing their tax
billing, if received by the close of the second day of the appeal
dates, on property owned by
Mullett Township residents.
On a roll call vote:
Ayes: Dennis Dombroski
Mary Anne Gale
Kathy Flory
Rachel Osborn
Nayes: None
The supervisor declared the resolution adopted.
_____________________________
Rachel Osborn, Clerk
The Storage question for Boy Scout Park will be tabled until the April
7th meeting and more information is gathered by Clerk Osborn.
Motion made by Dennis Dombroski to accept the Michigan Lakes Products
gift of the "gull stopper" system for the swim docks in Topinabee,
seconded by Kathy Flory and the motion was passed.
A motion was made by Dennis Dombroski to hire Pac Sanitation for clean
up days on July 5, for the Topinabee Days clean up and July 12 for the
Derby Road clean up, motion seconded by Kathy Flory and the motion was
carried. Cost will be $690.00 per load. Each day will be from 9:00am
to 4:00pm.
Kathy Flory motioned to hire MacArthur Law Firm for the fiscal year of
2014-2015 to take care of legal issues that may arise for Mullett
Township with a retainer of $500.00, seconded by Dennis Dombroski,
motion passed.
Supervisor Gale has been working on a surveillance system and will have
more information to be discussed at the April 7. 2014 meeting to be held
at East Mullett Hall. This issue was tabled so the board could look at
the information.
Kathy Flory Motioned to add a removable decorative metal fince at the
top and bottom of the stairs in the Topinabee Beach Park which will be
placed in the Fall and removed after the snow is gone in the spring at a
cost of approximately $3,500.00, seconded by Dennis Dombroski and the
motion is passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to pay Fleis and Vandenbrink the $49,130.50
as a final payment which is owed if the donation amount in the revenue
account can be used on the expense line item 101902970 in order to pay
this invoice, seconded by Mary Anne Gale, opposed by Rachel Osborn.
Motion passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to the pay the bills, seconded by Kathy Flory. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk.
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEED
PROPOSED MINUTES - FEBRUARY 4, 2014 - 7:PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall
in Topinabee, Michigan on February 4, 2014 at 7:99pm. All Board Members
were present: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, Kathy Flory, Dennis
Dombroski and John Brown.
The meeting was called order at 7:20 by Supervisor Gale and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dennis Dombroski.
Public Comment was opened at 7:21pm and was closed at 7:35pm
Motion by John Brown to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting on January 7, 2014 was seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Motion by John Brown to approve the minutes of the Budget Workshop on
January 13, 2014 was seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Treasurers report is as follows:
General Fund 101 $239,494.58
Fire Fund 206 327,324.77
Liquor Fund 212 737.87
Light Fund 219 17,956.89
Library Fund 271 69,020.61
Old School House Fund 136,664.29
Township Parking Lots 75,930.18
Town Hall Renovation 30,948.66
The Mullett Township Expense Report is as follows for the month of January, 2014
General Fund 101 $14,273.43
Fire Fund 206 2,514.01
Liquor Fund 212 86.12
Light Fund 219 1,436.44
Library Fund 271 4,438.38
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $22,748.48
Paul Repasky of Wade Trim presented conceptual plans for Boy Scout Park
with an emphasis on getting the new restrooms placed where they would be
user friendly. With a discussion by the board as to how to move
forward, the following motion was made by John Brown and seconded by
Dennis Dombroski. To move forward witht the vault toilet design for the
Boy Scout Park with changes as to the size of the storage room to 4
feet by seven feet 6 inches, (formerly the changing room) a possible
need for a six inch sidewalk for a waste hauler truck to get in to
service the restrooms, also a 2 foot overhand on each side of the roof.
Motion passed.
A future Boy Scout Park Committee will be formed by Rachel Osborn to
develop a long term plan for future improvements to the park.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to adopt the Blight Ordinance for Mullett
Township with a second by Mary Anne Gale, who called for a roll call
vote as follows:
Ayes: Dennis Dombroski
Mary Anne Gale
Nayes: John Brown
Kathy Flory
Rachel Osborn
The Ordinance Motion failed on the roll call vote.
Motion by Mary Anne Gale to purchase light industrial locks for the restrooms in Topinabee, with a second by John Brown, motion passed.
The Annual Meeting of the Oak Hill Cemetery participants will be held at
the Aloha Township Hall on February 11, 2014 at 6:00pm. On a motion by
Mary Anne Gale with a second by Kathy Flory to appoint John Brown to represent Mullett Township as a board member to the Oak Hill Cemetery Board. Motion passed.
By consensus, it was decided to table the Budget Hearing until the March 4, 2014 regular meeting because of new information presented.
John Brown motioned to accept the offer of wooden posts by an anonymous
donor for the Topinabee Beach Park with Kathy Flory doing an analysis of
uses that can be done by the constituents in the winter, seconded by
Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
The use of poles and string to prevent seagulls from landing on the swim
docks was tabled until the engineering could be more firmly put in
place.
Motion by John Brown to hire Ann Klebbe to be the Assistant Librarian at
the Topinabee Library at an hourly rate of $9.50 to start immediately,
seconded by Mary Anne Gale, motion passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to pay the bills, seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:37pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PROPOSED MINUTES - JANUARY 13, 2014 - 7::00PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall
in Topinabee, Michigan 49791 at 7:00pm. All Board Members were
present: John Brown, Dennis Dombroski, Kathy Flory, Rachel Osborn and
Mary Anne Gale.
The Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Gale and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Trustee Dombroski.
All budget revenues and expenditures were discussed for the coming
fiscal year 2014-2015. The five accounts maintained by the township:
General Fund 101, Fire Fund 206, Liquor Fund 212, Light Fund -
219, Library Fund 271 were each given consideration. A final budget
hearing will be held on February 4, 2014 at 7:00pm to approve the
budget.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEE
PROPOSED MINUTES - JANUARY 7, 2014 7:00PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall
in Topinabee, Michigan 49791 at 7:00pm on Janaury 7, 2014. All Board
Members were present: John Brown, Dennis Dombroski, Mary Anne Gale,
Kathy Flory and Rachel Osborn.
The meeting was brought to order by Supervisor Gale and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dennis Dombroski.
Motion to approve the minutes of December 2, 2013 was offered by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown. motion passed.
The treasurers' report is as follows:
General Fund 101 $487721.34
Fire Fund 206 329254.28
Liquor Fund 212 750.08
Light Fund 219 21956.06
Library Fund 271 69308.70
(complete report attached for the record)
The expense report for third quarter Fiscal year of 2013-2014
General Fund 101 62792.76
Fire Fund 206 41178.20
Liquor Fund 212 258.20
Light Fund 219 4327.48
Library Fund 271 10952.97
TOTAL EXPENSES FOR THIRD QUARTER $119,509.61
The public comment period opened at 7:15pm and was closed at 7:20pm
Two letter were read from the following: Kevin Paridee and Keith Hadden
(letters are part of the record)
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD RESOLUTION TO ADOPT POVERTY EXEMPTION INCOME
GUIDELINES AND ASSET TEST
WHEREAS; the homestead of persons who, in the judgement of the
supervisor and board of review, by reason of poverty are unable to
contribute to the public charges is eligible for exemption in whose or
part from taxation under the General Property Tax Act: and
WHEREAS; the township board is required b Section 7u of the General
Property Tax Act, Public Act 206 of 1893(MCL211.7u) to adopt guideline
for poverty exemptions
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, pursuant to MCL.21.7u that Mullett
Township, Cheboygan County adopt the following guidelines for the
supervisor and board of review to implement.
The guidelines shall include but not be limited to the specific income
and asset levels of the claimant and all persons residing in the
household, including any property tax credit returns, filed in the
current or immediately preceding year.
To be eligible, a person shall do all the following on an annual basis:
1. BE AN OWNER OF AND OCCUPY AS A HOMESTEAD THE PROPERTY FOR WHICH AN EXEMPTION IS REQUESTED.
2. File a claim with the supervisor or board of review, accompanied by
federal and state income tax returns for all persons residing in the
homestead, including any property tax credit returns filed in the
immediately preceding year or in the current year.
3. Produce a valid drivers license or other form of identification if requested
4 Produce a deed, land contract or other evidence of ownership of the property for which an exemption is requested if requested.
5.Meet the federal poverty income guidelines as defined and determined annually by the United States Office of Management.
6. The maximum asset value that the person can own is $30,000.00. This excludes home, one vehicle and their land
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED THAT THE board of review shall follow the above
stated policy and federal guidelines in granting or denying an
exemption, unless the board of review determines there are substantial
and competing reasons why there should be a deviation from the policy
and federal guidelines and these are communicated in writing to the
claimant
The foregoing resolution offered by Board Member Dennis Dombroski and support by Board Member John Brown.
Upon roll call vote the following voted Aye: John Brown, Dennis Dombroski, Mary Anne Gale, Kathy Flory
Rachel Osborn
Naye: None
The Supervisor declared the resolution adopted
Clerk, Rachel Osborn
I, Rachel Osborn, the duly elected and acting Clerk of Mullett Township
hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the township
board of said township at the regular meeting of said board held on
January 7, 2014 at which meeting a quorum was present by a roll call
vote of said members as herinbefore set forth, that said resolution was
ordered to take immediate effect.
Rachel Osborn
Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP GASB54 AMENDMENT TO
RESOLUTION #8 OF AUGUST 2, 2012
JANUARY 7, 2014
WHEREAS; Mullett Township needs to replace funds that were used for the
Topinabee Beach Park that were originally in the Awakon Federal Credit
Union and,
WHEREAS; the funds from the Awakon Federal Credit Union were for the Mullett Townhall Renovation
Plan that were transferred to the Citizens National Bank Checking Account to cover the costs of the beach and,
WHEREAS; on December 18, 2013 $30,000.00 was removed from the First
Community Bank Account number 101000002.4 and transferred to the
Fifth-Third Bank Account number 101000003.7 Savings Account and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the assigned account will be dedicated by
the account number 101000003.7 for the Mullett Township Hall Renovation
held at the Fifth-Third Bank
Amendment moved by Kathy Flory
and supported by Mary Anne Gale
Resolution amendment adopted by roll call vote: Ayes: John Brown
Dennis Dombroski
Mary Anne Gale
Kathy Flory
Rachel Osborn
Nayes: None
January 7, 2014 Rachel Osborn, Clerk
Motion by Kathy Flory to allow the clerk to purchase a copier for the
Mullett Township offices in an amount of no more the $1500.00 seconded
by John Brown, motion passed.
Street Light Motion: to replace all Mercury Vapor lights with Hi
Density Sodium at 100 watts and there are 57 Mercury vapor which if
replaced will save $257.64 per month (175w to 100w) There are 16
Mercury Vapor which if replaced will save $128.96 per month (250w to
100w) The total savings with this new program will save $386.60 per
month with a total savings of $4,639.20 per year. Consumers Energy will
replace all bulbs at no charge. Motion offered by Kathy Flory and
seconded by Dennis Dombroski. Motion passed.
Wade Trim will give a presentation of the conceptual plans for the Boy
Scout Park at the February 4th regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Motion to pay James Hill an hourly rate of $18.00 per hour by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski. motion passed.
A Library Board meeting will take place at 6:30pm at the Mullett
Township Hall on February 4, 2014 to interview applicants for the
Library Assistany position at the Topinabee Public Library.
On a request for the board to pay for the Firemen's Christmas Party,
Mary Anne Gale will check with the attorney to check on the legality of
this expenditure.
Motion to pay the bills was made Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PROPOSED MINUTES - DECEMBER 2, 2013 7:00pm
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall
in Topinabee, Michigan 49791 at 7:00pm All Board Members were present:
Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, Kathy Flory, Dennis Dombroski and John
Brown.
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The Meeting was opened by Supervisor Gale and Trustee Dombroski led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the November 4, 2013 meeting was approved with a motion
by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Treasurers report was read as follows
General Fund 101 $471,971.17
Fire Fund 206 367,680.82
Liquor Fund 212 762.29
Light Fund 219 23,995.05
Library Fund 271 73,344.15
Tax Accounts 20,232,19
Opening of Public Comment resulted in no comments.
Opening of Public Hearing for the potential Blight Ordinance at 7:05pm with four persons commenting:
Richard D. Edwards-too expensive, delete agriculture part,one board member for officer to report
Harold Berquist-there is too much regulation now in the township, does not like the fencing around the beach
Mary Jan Miller-wants the blight ordinance because that will help to keep property values up resulting in more taxes for the township
Otto Taylo-home values are impacted by blight
Public Comment for the Hearing of Blight Ordinance was closed at 7:15pm
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
RESOLUTION #5-2013 MEETING SCHEDULE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2014
WHEREAS: the Mullett Township Board of Trustees wishes to set the meeting schedule for the coming calendar year and,
WHEREAS: the public need to have this information in order to attend
the open meetings of the Mullett Topwnship Board of Trustees and learn
of the business of the township and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE following schedule will be
published in a paper of general circulation in Mullett Township with the
following dates and times for the Mullett Township Board of
Trustee Meetings at 7:00pm
JANUARY 7, 2014 Topinabee
FEBRUARY 4, 2014 Topinabee
MARCH 4, 2014 Topinabee
APRIL 7, 2014 East Mullett
MAY 5, 2014 Topinabee
JUNE 3, 2014 East Mullett
JULY 7, 2014 Topinabee
AUGUST 11, 2014 Topinabee
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 Topinabee
OCTOBER 7, 2014 East Mullett
NOVEMBER 11, 2014 Topinabee
DECEMBER 2, 2014 Topinabee
ALL MEETINGS WILL START AT 7:00PM IN THE MULLETT TOWNSHIP HALL UNLESS NOTED IN THE ABOVE SCHEDULE.
Motion offered by: John Brown
Supported by: Kathy Flory
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn,l Kathy Flory, Dennis Dombroski, John Brown
Naryes; none
The supervisor declared the resolution adopted.
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
I, Rachel Osborn, Clerk of theTownship of Mullett, Topinabee, Michigan
do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of the
resolution. This resolution was adopted on December 2, 2013 by the
Mullett Township Board of Trustees at a regular meeting.
__________________________
Rachel Osborn,
December 2, 2013
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES GASB 54 AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION #8 OF AUGUST 2, 2012 presented on December 2, 2013
WHEREAS: Mullett Township had borrowed from the Straits Area Federal Credit Union account number
101000002.2 to pay for the Topinabee Beach Park and,
WHEREAS: Mullett Township pledged to replace all monies that were
borrowed from the dedicated fund of 101000002.2 savings account and
WHEREAS: On November 12, 2013, the $70,000.00 was replaced at the Straits Area Federal Credit Union and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: the assigned account will be
dedicated by the account number 101000002.2 and will be known as the
Topinabee Parking Lot Fund.
Amendment moved by Kathy Flory and
Support by John Brown
Resolution adopted by roll call vote: Ayes: John Brown, Dennis Dombroski, Kathy Flory, Rachel Osborn, Mary Anne Gale
The Supervisor declared the amendment adopted.
December 2, 2013 ______________________________
Rachel Osborn
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to pay Spray's Landscape Services, Inc. for Christmas Decorations for
Topinabee, seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Kathy Flory made a motion to conduct a Budget Workshop meeting on
January 14,\ 2014 at the Mullett Township Hall at 7:00pm in Topinabee,
Michigan seconded by Dennis Dombroski and the motion was passed.
Mary Anne Gale to see the MacArthur Law Firm about removing the boat hoist which is sitting on the Topinabee Beach Property.
Bob English, Fire Chief of the Topinabee Fire Department discussed the
number of runs made for Mullett Township and Burt Township and also the
first responders duties. Fire Report is part of the minutes.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to pay the bills and seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30pm
Respectfully submitted.
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
www.mullettgov-clerk.org
www,mulletttownship@yahoo.com
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PROPOSED MEETING MINUTES - NOVEMBER 4, 2013 - 7:00PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall
in Topinabee, Michigan 49791. on November 4, 2013 at 7:00pm. All Board
Members were present: John Brown, Dennis Dombroski, Kathy Flory, Rachel
Osborn, Mary Anne Gale.
The Meeting was opened at 7:00pm by Supervisor Gale and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dennis Dombroski.
Public Comment was opened at 7:01pm and was closed at 7:06pm.
The minutes of the October 7, 2013 mmeting at East Mullett Hall was
approved with the following corrections by Dennis Dombroski: East
Mullett Town Hall should not be noted in Indian River and should be
noted in Mullett Township: Also Dombroski's name had typographical
errors on the fourth line and the last line of the minutes. On a motion
by Dennis Dombroski and a second by John Brown, the minutes were
approved and passed.
The following is the Treasurer's report as of October 31, 2013
GENERAL FUND 101 $457,347.37
FIRE FUND 206 410,193.35
LIQUOR FUND 212 1,494.48
LIGHT FUND 219 23,954.10
LIBRARY FUND 271 77,619.57
TAX ACCOUNTS 21,506.43
Tim MacArthur of the MacArthur Law Firm presented a draft outline of a
possible Blight Ordinance with many questions and suggestions by the
board. It is possible a hearing could take place at the December 2,
2013 regular meeting of the Mullett Township Board of Trustees.
Also, the announcement was made for the Master County Plan for Cheboygan
County will be heard on December 18, 2013 at the Commissioners Room at
the Cheboygan County Building in Cheboygan at 7:00pm. This meeting will
be a Public Hearing.
The DECLARATION AND NOTICE for the DNR written by David Ogg was read and
approved as follows: on a motion by Dennis Dombroski and a second by
John Brown, the motion was passed.
There was a discussion of a bill from M & M Plumbing which was
encournter in July of 2013, and presented to the board for payment in
the amount of $1,724.00 for plumbing features of the fountain in the
park. On a motion by John Brown and a second by Mary Anne Gale, the
bill was approved for payment and the motion was passed.
It was decided the township should use the wishing well in the park to
protect the well head in the winter and then in summer use the stone
covering which was purchased by David Ogg for the township.
On a motion by Dennis Dombroski to purchase snow fencing and fence posts
to enclose the Topinabee Beach Park area for the winter. Seconded by
Rachel Osborn, Motion Passed.
Dennis Dombroski motioned to approve Cheboygan Title work for the Street Scape plan, seconded by Kathy Flory, motion passed.
Kathy Flory made a motion to approve a total amount not to exceed
$4600.00 for a topographic survey and a concept plan for Boy Scout Park
to be done by Wade Trim, seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Amendment to Resolution #8 to replace $100,000.00 to the First
Community Bank for the Old School House Fund which was used to pay for
the beach plan., made by Kathy Flory and seconded by Dennis Dombroski.
resolution approved.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to pay Fleis and Vandenbrink a total of
$8,300.00 for expanded costs regarding the Topinabee Beach Park,
seconded by Kathy Flory, motion passed with one opposing vote by John
Brown.
Motion by John Brown to pay Mike Marks an hourly rate of $13.00 for his
temporary help with cleaning the restrooms, seconded Dennis Dombroski,
motion passed/
A bill from the Inland Lakes Snowmobile Club was presented to the clerk
for payment of an advertising bill which was approved by Mary Anne Gale.
Motion to pay the bills by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PROPOSED MINUTES - OCTOBER 7, 2013 - 7:00PM
EAST MULLETT TOWN HALL
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the East Mullett Hall on
October 7, 2013 at 7:00pm in Indian River, Michiga. All Board Members
were present: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, Kathy Flory,
Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
Supervisor Gale called the meeting to order at 7;00pm with Dennis Dombroski leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mike Roper, Managing Director of the Cheboygan County Road Commission
gave a presentation of the state of the roads in Cheboygan County and
the budgetary problems that the commission faces with keeping the roads
in good repair.
Bob Ulrich of the Inland Lakes Snowmobil Club asked for the support of
the Mullett Township Board for a snowmobile trail from Tryban Road in
Mullett Township over to Pellston, Michigan.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to support the concept of the Inland
Lakes Snowmobile Club efforts for the new trail with the club contacting
the residents on Tryban Road for their approval, with a second by Kathy
Flory, motion passed.
Public Comment was opened at 7:30pm and closed at 7:45pm.
The treasurers report is as follows:
General Fund Checking, Saving, CD's $486,691.39
Fire Fund Savings, CD's 410,115.80
Library Fund Savings 76,774.25
Liquor Fund Savings 1,506.66
Light Fund Savings 25,953.03
Tax Savings, checking 615,664.16
Expense report for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2013 2014
General Fund 101 $234,600.31
Fire Fund 206 7,745.89
Liquor Fund 212 258.36
Light Fund 219 4,316.39
Library Fund 271 11,663.69
GRAND TOTAL $298.583.64
The Boy Scout Park Plan for preservation and renovation was discussed
with the prospect of having a site plan by the December meeting for
review by the public. Report of meeting with Wade Trim is in the
record.
Motion to pay Fleis/Vandenbrink $7,500.00 on a bill for $15,800.00 with a
negotiation for the rest by Mary Anne Gale, seconded by Kathy Flory,
motion passed with one opposing vote: John Brown.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to hire an expert to research the Gypsy Moth
problem in Mullett Township with a possible collaboration with Tuscarora
Township with a second by John Brown, motion passed.
Motion by Mary Anne Gale to accept the bid from Mike Marks to repair the
facia and gutters on the Topinabee Library at a cost of $1050.00,
seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
John Brown made a motion to allow Rachel Osborn, Clerk, to go to
Cheboygan Title to research a piece of property just south of the
Restroom if DNR cannot identify for the purpose of expanding the parking
lot for the use of the trail and beach areas, seconded by Kathy Flory,
motion passed.
Sign Ordinance was tabled until more information is obtained from Cheboygan Planning.
Kathy Flory made a motion to hire Ed Dombroski to do the snowplowing for
winter of 2013-2014, seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
John Brown motioned to have Cheboygan County Road Commission snowplow
the DNR Public Access at Jewell Road for the winter of 2013- 2014 in the
amount of $526.79, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Motion by John Brown to pay the bills, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:20pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROPOSED
MEETING MINUTES, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 7:00PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall
on September 9, 2013 at 7:00pm in Topinabee, Michigan. All Board
Members were present: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, Kathy Flory,
Dennis Dombroski, John Brown.
Supervisor Gale called the meeting to order at 7:00pm with Dennis Dombroski leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comments was opened at 7:01pm and was closed at 7:25pm.
After a presentation by Burnice Myers concerning the 211 project, a
motion was made by John Brown to grant $196.80 to the United Way to
cover costs for the Mullett Township Residents which will be designated
to a fund just for the 211 project, seconded by Rachel Osborn, motion
passed.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to have MacArthur Law Firm write a very
specific Blight Ordinance focusing on rubbish, trash and junk with a
second by Mary Anne Gale: a roll call vote was request by Mary Anne
Gale: motion passed
AYES: Dennis Dombroski
Mary Anne Gale
Kathy Flory
Rachel Osborn
NAYE: John Brown
On a motion by Dennis Dombroski, the minutes of the August 5, 2013
meeting were approved as presented with a second by Kathy Flory, motion
passed.
Kathy Flory gave the Treasurer's Report as follows:
General Funds: $415,121.15
Fire Funds 396,918.05
Liquor Fund 1,518.84
Light Fund 25,951.93
Library Fund 32,811.82
Tax Funds 235,168.42
On a motion by Rachel Osborn to award the dock bid to Brown's Mill at a
cost of $1,000.00 for placement in the Spring and $1,000.00 for removal
in the Fall, seconded by Kathy Flory, request for roll call vote by Mary
Anne Gale as follows: Motion passed
AYES; Dennis Dombroski
Kathy Flory
Rachel Osborn
NAYE: Mary Anne Gale
ABSTAIN; John Brown
Clerk Osborn gave the update for the Street Scape Project which is in
the very preliminary stage with Wade Trim working with MDOT to get the
real estate surveys in place before proceeding with a working
engineering drawing.
There was a discussion of a need to place swimming buoys at Boy Scout
Park. John Brown will follow up with a site plan for an area for
swimming only at the park.
By a consensus of the board the following will take place. AquaLawn
will be hired to shut down the sprinkler system and also the fountain in
Topinabee Beach Park. Brian Coffel will be given an opportunity to
quote the facia and gutter system at the Topinabee Library.
On a motion by Dennis Dombroski, to renew the contract with the
Cheboygan County Humane Shelter in the amount of $750.00 for the fiscal
year 2013-2014 seconded by Kathy Flory, motion passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to pay the bills was seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10pm
Respectfully submitted
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PROPOSED MINUTES, AUGUST 5, 2013
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall
on August 5, 2013 at 7:-00pm in Topinabee, Michigan. The following
board members were present: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, Kathy Flory,
Dennis Dombroski.
Supervisor Gale called the meeting to order at 7:00pm and Trustee Dombroski led with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment was opened at 7:01pm and was closed at 7:25pm
On a motion made by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by Kathy Flory, the
minutes of the July 1, 2013 meeting were approved and the motion was
passed.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 15, 2013 meeting with a second by Kathy Flory, motion passed.
Motion to accept the proposal offered by Wade Trim for the Topinabee
"Village Center" Street Scape Plan for the Conceptual Plan and design
elements, preliminary Engineering and Landscape Architecture, Storm
Sewer Design, Itemized Cost Estimating, Project meeting, MDOT TAP Grant
Application for a total cost of $33,600. offered by Dennis Dombroski and
seconded by Kathy Flory, motion passed.
On a motion by Rachel Osborn and seconded by Dennis Dombroski to approve
a total site plan for Boy Scout Park with an estimated cost for the
following items: Design Engineering, Project manual and cost
estimating, Project coordination and meetings and permit applications
with an emphasis on building new restrooms for the park, the estimated
cost of $5,470.00 for the project (engineering) plus any added costs for
other design elements for the total site plan. Motion passed.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to purchase a receptacle for dispensing
dog bags and also a garbage can for disposable of same, seconded by
Kathy Flory, motion passed.
Kathy Flory made a motion to accept a proposal from the Cheboygan County
Road Commission to put in the new boat ramp at Woodruff "Boat Launch"
in May of 2014 at a cost of approximately $49,752.00 with a 2% down
payment for same made by the township and seconded by Dennis Dombroski,
motion passed.
Mary Anne Gale made a motion to fix the stairs coming down from
Patterson Street on the Sutherland pathway with a hand rail on both
sides to the concrete steps and also adding NO PARKING SIGNS on the
Sutherland Beach Area, Seconded by Kathy Flory and the motion was
passed.
Since there were so many applications for the part-time job advertised
in the Cheboygan Daily Tribune and the Straitsland Resorter, it was
motioned by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by Kathy Flory to have Mary
Anne Gale and Rachel Osborn interview those applicants and hire the best
one for the job. Motion passed.
Rachel Osborn made a motion to accept the bid from Cottage Care as the
contractor to do the lawn care for Mullett Township, seconded by Dennis
Dombroski and the motion was carried.
Because there weren't any Dock bids received, the board will table the
awarding of the dock work and discuss with Browns Mill the possibility
of working with them to put in the docks in the Spring and out in the
Fall.
By a consensus discussion, it was decided to have the Cheboygan County
Road Commisiion apply for Safety Grants for Old School Road and also
North East Mullett Road.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to pay the bills and was seconded by Kathy Flory, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30pm
Respectfully sumbitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PROPOSED MINUTES - JULY 15, 2013
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall
on July 15, 2013 at 7:00pm in Topinabee, Michigan. All Board Members
were present: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, Kathy Flory,
Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
Supervisor Gale Opened the meeting at 7:00pm and Trustee Dombroski led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The purpose of the meeting was to decide how to go about hiring a new maintenance person for the Township of Mullett.
On a motion by John Brown to hire a person for a part-time job as a
general maintenance person for no more than 40 hours per week in the
summer and 20 hours or less per week in the winter. Also, to place an
ad to contract for the dock work and lawn work (mowing) on each side of
the lake, seconded by Kathy Flory, motion passed with two nayes: Mary
Anne Gale and Dennis Dombroski.
Motion to offer the new maintenance person an hourly rate of $13.00 with
no more than 40 hours per week was offered by John by John Brown and
seconded by Rachel Osborn. Motion passed.
By consensus: the process will proceed by putting an ad in the papers
for a maintenance person, and also the bids for dock and lawn work. All
bids will be opened at the next public meeting in August. If less than
three
(3) applications for employment, the board will interview at the next meeting in August.
On a motion by Dennis Dombroski to approve a budget adjustment for
101-935-999 transfer to other funds, an amount of $11,000.00. Seconded
by John Brown, Motion passed.
Motion to approve an amendment to adjust the budget for the line item
(101-264-930 in order to pay for the roofing that is to be done at the
East Mullett Hall in the amount of $10,000.00, offered by John Brown and
seconded by Kathy Flory, motion passed.
Motion by Rachel Osborn to accept a bid from Elmers to do the erosion
control project at a cost of $7,780.00 to correct a problem which
occurred during the last rain storm, seconded by Dennis Dombroski,
motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55pm
Respectfully submitted
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
Published Agenda for July 1, 2013 Meeting
***** the agenda may be revised*****
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA
JULY 1, 2013 7:00PM
Opening: Supervisor
Pledge: Trustee
Public Comment:
Close of Public Comment
Letters from Public
Approval of Minutes - June 6
Approval of Minutes - June 9
Treasurer's Report
Expense Report for First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2013-2014
Approval of Terrorism Insurance Coverage for the coming year in the amount of $200.00
Discussion of quotes for East Mullett Hall roof repair
Disposing of Library Computers
Street Scape public input report - Clerk
Wade Trim quote for Engineering of Street Scape for discussion August
Wade Trim quote for Engineering of Boy Scout Park for discussion in August
RIBBON CUTTING IN TOPINABEE BEACH PARK AT 8:00PM
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PROPOSED MINUTES - JULY 1, 2013
7:00PM
The Mullett township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall
on July 1, 2013 at 7:00pm in Topinabee, Michigan. All Board Members
were present: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, Kathy Flory, Dennis
Dombroski and John Brown.
Supervisor Gale opened the meeting at 7:00pm with Trustee Dembroski leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment was opened at 7:01pm and closed at 7:10pm.]
Letter received from Elizabeth Edwards was read by the board and will be added to the record.
Motion by John Brown to approve the minutes of the June 3, 2013 meeting, seconded by Dennis Dombroski and the motion was passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to approve the minutes of the Julne 9, 2013 special meeting, seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Treasurers report as of May 31, 2013 is as follows:
General Checking $ 55,895.39
General Saving 369,362.26
ETA 1,720.04
Fire Fund 274,739.56
Library Fund 42,287.05
Light Fund 29,871.77
Liquor Fund 213.96
Topinabee Aprrov.Donation 1,004.20
General CD's 280,911.30
Fire CD's 135.411.92
Expense Report for the First Quarter of the Fiscal Year 2013 - 2014
General Fund $282,086.74
Fire Fund 19,986.42
Liquor Fund 258.36
Light Fund 4,283.30
Library Fund 16,443.59
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $303,058.41
On a motion by John Brown to approve Terrorism Insurance as a rider to
our Property and Casuality policy at a cost of $200.00 for the year.
Seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
There was a report given by Rachel Osborn regarding the Street Scape
Plan input was implemented by Tom O'Hare by offering to spend six days
in the Topinabee Library to get the public opinion on the plans for the
street scape. Full copy of report will be in the record along with Tom
O'Hare's report.
A motion by Rachel Osborn to have Dennis Dombroski and John Brown look
over the two bid received for the East Mullett Hall roof repair and make
sure all items are covered. The two trustees will make the final decision as to who will be doing the work, seconded by Kathy Flory,
motion passed with trustees reporting back to the board at the August 5
meeting.
Rachel Osborn motioned to have a blanket disposal of all computers that
the township owns that are no longer working and remove the hard drives
from same with a second by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
CONSENT AGENDA:
To remove from the account number 101-000-003.5 First Community Bank an
amount of $100,000.00 which is now dedicated to the Old School House
Fund on Resolution #8 to the General Checking Fund to pay for the
Topinabee Beach Park
To remove from AWAKON (formerly Onaway Federal Credit Union)
101-000-002.3 account number which is not dedicated to the Mullett
Township Hall Renovation Fund on Resolution #8 to the General Checking
Fund to pay for the Topinabee Beach Park
To remove $65,000.00 from the CD at Citizens National Bank account
number 101-000-003.1 to General Checking Fund to pay for the Topinabee
Beach Park
To move from the General Savings 101 account to the Liquor Fund 212 savings in the amount of $720.00.
To approve a budget adjustment of $40,000.00 to pay for the Topinabee Beach Park account number 101902970
To approve the purchase of a new computer for the clerk.
To replace all funds used for the Topinabee Beach Park and removed from
the Resolution #8 GASB when the DNRFT (State of Michigan) reimburses
Mullett Township
To accept the Topinabee Logo for Mullett Township with the Clerk
approving who may use the logo, this will be a patent for Mullett
Township
Motion to accept the Consent Agenda by Kathy Flory and seconded by Dennis Dombroski. Motion passed.
Motion to pay the bills by Dennis Dombroski with the proper documents
for Flowers Unilimited and seconded by John Brown, motion approved.
Meeting adjourned at 7:50pm
Respectfully submitted
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PROPOSED MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING'
JUNE 9, 2013 - 7:00PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustee met at the Mullett Township Hall
in Topinabee, Michigan at 7:00pm on June 9, 2013. The following board
members were present: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, and Dennis
Dombroski. John Brown and Kathy Flory were excused.
The meeting was opened by Mary Anne Gale and Dennis Dombroski led with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment was opened at 7:01pm and was closed at 7:03pm.
Motion to pay for the movement of the ADA Driveway in the Topinabee
Beach Park at a cost of approximately $1,000.00 several feet West to
make room for the driveway at the Nissley Property, to plant
10 foot cedars and re-grade the slope on the East Side of the
sidewalk/driveway in the park by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by Mary
Anne Gale, motion passed.
Motion to give the Nissley's an easement tied to their parcel number of
their property with a survey of the driveway and to draw up a legal
description including the trees of same, by Dennis Dombroski and
seconded by Mary Anne GAle, motion carried.
Motion by Mary Anne Gale to pay Timothy MacArthur all attorney fees for
the settlement of the Nissley property issue, seconded by Dennis
Dombroski, motion passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to pay for the 10 foot cedars to replace
those on the West Side of the Nissley driveway with a cap of $5,000.00
for the expense of those trees. Seconded by Mary Anne Gale, motion
passed.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PROPOSED MINUTES OF MAY 6, 2013 MEETING
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall
on May 6, 2013 at 7:00pm in Topinabee, Michigan. All Board Members were
present: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, Kathy Flory,
Dennis Dombroski, and John Brown.
The meeting was opened at 7:00pm by Supervisor Gale and Trustee Dombroski led with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Citizens Comment was opened at 7:01pm and was closed at 7:25pm.
Tim MacArthur made a presentation regarding Sutherland Property:
particularly the property that is used by the waterside of Mullett
Lake. The Callaghans have a shed that has been on the "public
Sutherland area for over 80 years", the motion was made to accept the
premise of recommendations made by Mr. MacArthur to draw up a quit claim
deed, contingent on a survey to be paid for by the Callaghans for the
area which the shed has been sitting made by Dennis Dombroski and
seconded by John Brown, Motion passed. The attorney will present again
at the next meeting.
The Clerk presented the report from the Street Scape meeting which was
held on April 10, 2013. Paul Repasky from Wade Trim made a presentation
of the concept plan which will need to be completed in the near future.
Wade Trim will send a quote for services regarding Street Scape. The
public is invited to come to the hall and look at the plan. All persons
are encouraged to give their input regarding this concept plan.
There was a discussion of where the snowmobiles could come off the lake
in winter: suggestions to be Woodruff Boat Launch and Topinabee Mail
Route exits off the lake.
The treasurer's report was approved by a motion by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski:
motion passed.
Treasurer's Report as of March 31, 2013
General Checking $ 25,319.35
IMMA Savings 421,335.40
ETA 1,719.89
Fire Fund 236,751.83
Library Fund 50,771.95
Light Fund 32,869.02
Liquor Fund 238.42
Topinabee Approv.Donate 1,044.12
Tax Saving 341.40
Tax Checking 1,066.00
General CD's 282,942.30
Fire CD's 167,705.61
Motion by John Brown and Seconded by Kathy Flory to initiate the first
right of refusal for parcel 101-010-300-001-00, motion passed.
On a motion by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown, the Township
of Mullett adopted the Fireworks Display Ordinance with a roll call
vote as follows:
AYES: JOHN BROWN
DENNIS DOMBROSKI
MARY ANNE GALE
KATHY FLORY
RACHEL OSBORN
NAYE; NONE
Motion by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown to accept the
contract from Pac-Sanitation for Clean up days on July 6, 2013 in
Topinabee from 9:00am to 4:00pm and July 13, 2013 on Derby Road from
9:00am to 4:00pm, Terry Jewell will have the right to pick up the
metal. Motion passed.
Discussion of roof at East Mullett Hall, board members to get three estimates for same.
Motion to hire J & N to provide a 4 yard trash receptacle for all
the parks which the township owns on the basis of $83.00/month with once
a week pickup in the summer months of June, July, August, possible
change in the Spring and Fall to twice a month at $54.00/month and
possible change in Winter to once a month at $43.00/month. by Kathy
Flory, seconded by Dennis Dombroski. Motion passed.
Motion to purchase a cork board for the inside of the hall and a larger
bulletin board for the outside of the hall to display material for the
public such as minutes and important information regarding public
meetings by Mary Anne Gale and seconded by Dennis Dombroski with a cap
of $2,000.00 for both items, motion passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to purchase $500.00 worth of flowers and
seconded by Kathy Flory, motion passed. Mary Jan Miller will get the
vendor and pass all information on to the Clerk.
The Policy Discussion was tabled.
John Parrott expects to have six persons trained as First Responders for
the East Mullett Fire Department. Since there is a training budget for
same, he will initiate the training;
Patty King presented the plan to purchase from UpNorth Digital a program
to initiate an E-Books program for the Topinabee Library.
There was a roll call vote to go into close session at 9:15pm to discuss the purchase of land as follows:
AYES; JOHN BROWN
DENNIS DOMBROSKI
MARY ANNE GALE
KATHY FLORY
RACHEL OSBORN
NAYES; NONE
The meeting was reconvened at 9:35pm.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to hire Mr. Tim MacArthur to negotiate a
purchase agreement for the property parcel number 130-L05-010-001-00 and
be the primary contact to the owner of the property. The motion was
seconded by John Brown with the agreement that the attorney will take
care of all paperwork regarding this purchase. Motion passed.
By a consensus of all board members it was decided to have Mary Anne
Gale contact the Road Commission to have Bennett Road Crack sealed at a
cost of $1824.00.
A discussion of have Steve Snell come to the next board meeting and
present a possible overly for Topinabee zoning regarding pole barms.
Dennis Dombroski presented the Trailhead Meeting points of interest and
also said there would be a follow up meeting on May 20 at the Mullett
Township Hall at 7:00pm to discuss the details of initiating a Trailhead
Plan.
Dennis Dombroski also discussed priorities that the board should be
thinking about in the future. At the June 3rd meeting we will put
together a list of how we need to proceed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to pay the bills, seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00pm
Respectfully submitted
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
www.mullettgov-clerk.org
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROPOSED
MEETING MINUTES - APRIL 1, 2013
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall
on April 1, 2013 in Topinabee, Michigan. at 7:00pm. All Board Members
were present: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, Kathy Flory, Dennis Dombroski and John Brown
The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Supervisor Gale and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Trustee Dombroski.
Citizens Comments opened at 7:01pm and was closed at 8:40pm. The
comments centered on the need to finish the park with approximately 10
letters in support from the community.
Motion by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski to approve the
minutes of March 4, 2013, with a correction by supervisor to eliminate
all required meetings (for the clerk) by the State of Michigan and
County Clerk in paragraph six of page two, motion passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown to approve the minutes of March 11, 2013, motion passed.
Motion by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski to approve the
minutes of March 12, 2013 with the addition added by the supervisor of
the list of items removed from the budget for the park improvements.
Motion passed
John Brown made a motion to reinstate James Hill as an employee to paint
the pavilion at Boy Scout Park and when Mr. Hill completes the job, he
will be terminated. Seconded by Dennis Dombroski and the motion was
passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to purchase wi-fi internet capabilities for
the East Mullett Fire Department, seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Treasurers Report as follows: General Checking $ 20,212.36
MMMA Save 233,098.60
ETA 1,719.79
Fire Fund 100,696.55
Library Fund 54,083.17
Liquor Fund 250.65
Topinabee Donate 1,004.08
Tax Save 748,711.35 (before distributions)
Tax Checking 1,446.45
General CD's 282,942.21
Fire CD's 167,591.25
EXPENSE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR APRIL 1, 2012 THRU MARCH 31, 2013
GENERAL FUND $445,172.03
FIRE FUND 100,960.50
LIQUOR FUND 1,033.44
STREET LIGHT FUND 17,080..88
LIBRARY FUND 44,473.18
TOTAL FOR ALL FUNDS $608,720.03
Motion to have Mary Anne Gale discuss with Fleis and VandenBrink and
also the contractor the possible change order for irrigation of
$14,950.00 and also the cost of a change order on a motion by Dennis
Dombroski and seconded by Kathy Flory. Motion passed.
By consensus the following items were tabled: KIOSKS, DISCUSSION OF
SUTHERLAND PROPERTY, DISCUSSION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND PERSONNEL
POLICIES. FIREWORKS ORDINANCE.
Motion by Rachel Osborn to approve the repair of a fire truck at East
Mullett Fire Department on a quote from N and J Auto in the amount of
$1,139.38, seconded by John Brown. Motion passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to give Mary Anne Gale permission to start
the process with a letter to the Cheboygan County Road Commission to
explore the possibility of taking over road ends at Jewell Road and
Devereaux Lake Road by Mullett Township, seconded by John Brown. Motion
passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by Kathy Flory to purchase from
Michigan Chloride Sales the Continuous Application Brine at 9,500 gallon
loads at a cost of $.234/gal. 2 loads for the East Side of Mullett
Township, 2 loads for the West Side of Mullett Township and 1 load for
Topinabee. Motion passed.
Motion by John Brown to pay the bills, seconded by Kathy Flory. Motion passed
Meeting adjourned at 9:30pm
Respectfully submitted ,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SPECIAL MEETING PROPOSED MINUTES
MARCH 12, 2013 - 7:00PM (LOCAL TIME)
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall
at 7:00pm on March 12, 1013 in Topinabee, Michigan 49791. All Board
Members were present: John Brown, Dennis Dombroski, Kathy Flory,
Rachel Osborn, Mary Anne Gale.
The meeting was opened at 7:00pm by Supervisor Gale and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dennis Dombroski.
Public Comment was opened at 7:01 and closed at 7:03pm
The purpose of this meeting was to determine the bid award for the
Topinabee Beach Park. Fleis and VandenBrink along with the Department
of Natural Resources Trust Fund reviewed the bid which Fleis and
VandenBrink recommended. It was concluded by both entities the firm of
Team Elmer's out of Hillman, Michigan would be the company awarded the
bid. Team Elmer's had completed and included all required documents and
signatures. Therefore, after due diligence with the Team Elmer's
project manager for this project:: John DeVol of Fleis and VandenBrink,
determined Team Elmer's had sufficient experience to complete the
Topinabee Beach Park Project.
Dennis Deombroski made a motion to accept the recommendation of Fleis
and VendenBrink Engineering, John DeVol, P.E. Team Elmer's as the bid
winner will be incorporating the reduction of the following items:
2 benches, 2 pedestal grills, 9 (6') picnic tables, l (8') picnic table,
l (8') ADA picnic table, 3 ash urns, parking lot marking, pavilion
electrical work, park irrigation system, With the reduction of the
previous items, the initial contract value would be $379,805.00,
seconded by John Brown. Motion passed.
Dennis Dombroski motioned to have Fleis and Vendenbrink come back with a
recommendation to lower the cost of the playground equipment by at
least $25,000.00, to look for a water faucet with high spout including a
pet faucet as a stand alone unit to be installed near the present
restroom and also a swing set at the north end of the park, seconded by
Rachel Osborn, Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEE PROPOSED MINUTES
MARCH 11, 2013 6:00PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall
at 6:00pm in Topinabee, Michigan 49791 at 1491 No. Straits Highway. All
Board Members were present: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, Kathy
Flory, John Brown and Dennis Dombroski.
The meeting was opened at 6:00pm by Supervisor Gale and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dennis Dombroski.
Public Comment was opened at 6:01pm and was closed at 6:05pm
Motion to move $2,500.00 from 101447801 cost center to line item
101265702 in order to meet the payroll for Stuart Hancock was offered by
John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski. Motion passed.
By consensus: it was decided to have a special meeting on March 12, 2013 at 7:00pm to hear from Fleis/
VandenBrink regarding their recommendations for the beach grant.
Meeting adjourned at 6:20pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn'
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROPOSED
MINUTES - MARCH 4, 2013 - 7:00 PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall
inTopinabee, Michigan on March 7, 2013 at 7:00pm. All board members
were present: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, Kathy Flory,
John Brown and Dennis Dombroski.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Gale and Trustee Dombroski led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment: 7:02pm Patty King wanted the board to know the
Methodist Church in Indian River had been told the swing set would be
theirs if they removed it if the grant went through back in June of
2012. However, a bid was offered by the church and they did not prevail
when the board went out for bids in January of 2013. Clerk Osborn to
check with the township attorney, Tim MacArthur, to see how toproceed
with the church.
Public Comment closed: 7:10pm
Motion of approval of the minutes of February 4, 2013 with one
correction. Tax savings account should have read $531,343.93 and
checking account should have read: $43.99 offered by John Brown and
seconded by Dennis Dombroski.. Motion carried.
Motion of approval of the minutes of February 11, 2013 offered by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Motion of approval of the minutes of February 25, 2013 offered by Kathy Flory and seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
The following items were passed on a consent agenda motioned by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown, motion passed..
Deputy Treasurer: $10.00 per hour starting April 1, 2013
Topinabee Fire Chief: $3.000.00 per year starting April 1, 2013
East Mullett Fire Chief: $3,000.00 per year starting April 1, 2013
Topinabee Asst. Fire Chief: $2,000.00 per year starting April 1, 2013
East Mullett Fire Asst. Fire Chief: $2.000.00 per year starting April 1, 2013
Topinabee and East Mullett Firemen: $20.00 lst hour, $15.00 each add hour effective 4-1-13
Medical Asst. for the following EMT: Harold Berquist, Brian Coffell, Jim Chamberlain,Jr
Chip Holland, Mike English, Bob English: $30.00 for lst hr: $10.00 ea add hour 4-1-13
Library Director: $11.50 per hour starting 4-1-13
Library Assistant: $10.00 per hour starting 4-1-13
Motion offered by Rachel Osborn and seconded by John Brown to pay the
Topinabee Fire Chief and East Mullett Fire Chief a per run premium of
$40.00 to cover the cost of clothing and fuel., motion passed.
Rachel Osborn motion to pay the Topinabee Assistant Fire Chief and the
East Mullett Assistant Fire Chief a per run premium of $30.00 to cover
the cost of clothing and fuel, seconded by John Brown. Motion passed.
Resolution to establish the salary for the treasurer at $15,200.00 per
year starting April 1, 2013 was passed with a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, Kathy Flory, John Brown and
Dennis Dombroski: NAYES: NONE
Resolution to establish the salary for the clerk at $15,200.00 per year
starting April 1, 2013 was passed with a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, Kathy Flory, John Brown and
Dennis Dombroski: NAYES: NONE
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to pay a reasonable amount for meals
excluding alcohol when the Mullett Township Board members are fifty
miles or more away from home at the actual cost of the meal. Meal
receipts would need to accompany the expense report for said trip.
Breakfast expense for travel before 6:30am and dinner if travel is
beyond 7:00pm. This provision would exclude Board of Review, Election
workers and volunteer firemen when they exceed the eight hour work day
performing their duties, supported by John Brown, motion passed.
Motion to pay board member for meetings attended at $70.00 per meeting.
Meetings are not to exceed 2 per month except the Special Township
Board Meeting for the Trustees and one MTA meeting per month or three
days of MTA Conference by Rachel Osborn and seconded by John Brown.
Motion passed.
Motion for the Official Meeting Responsibilities: Mary Anne Gale: ZBA,
Planning Commission, Road Commission, County Commissioners Meetings:
John Brown: OakHill Cemetery, ZBA, Planning Commission, Dennis
Dombroski: TDA, Mullett-Burt Cemetery, Burt Trail, Trail Town Grant,
Rachel Osborn: Street Scape Committee and all meeting required by the
State of Michigan or the Cheboygan County Clerk: MTA Cheboygan County -
All Board Members, MTA Training and Conference - All Board Members,
Motion offered by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown. Motion
passed.
OPENING OF THE PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING; Presentation of the Cost Center Budget
Public Comment: Carl Muscott expressed an interest in the township
cutting costs. Questions the increase of the total budget, wants millage
funding for the library.
CLOSE OF THE BUDGET HEARING
MULLETT TOWNSHIP GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 - 2014
RESOLUTION 2013 #4
The following expenses are estimated: two mils @$209,699.00 for the
general fund, 1.4995 mil for the fire fund @$159.527.00: .04 mil for
the light fund at $22,934.00.
The following expenditures are estimated for the following funds:
GENERAL FUND 101 $990,680.00
FIRE FUND 206 198,100.00
LIQUOR FUND 212 1,120.00
STREET LIGHT FUND 219 21.000.00
LIBRARY FUND 271 77,200.00
The Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote: AYES; John Brown
Dennis Dombroski
Mary Anne Gale
Kathy Flory
Rachel Osborn
Trustee Brown attended the Oak Hill Cemetery Meeting and reported the board is looking to fill a position of grounds keeper.
Trustee Dombroski attended the Burt Trail Meeting and reported the trail is due to start construction by April 5, 2013
Treasurer's Report as follows: General Checking $6,844.96, General
Savings: $239,244.10, ETA Checking: $1,861.07, Fire Fund:
$112,328.10 Library Fund $59,287.01: Light Fund: $15,458.15,
Liquor Fund: $112.88, Topinabee Donation Fund $1,0004.04, Tax
Account Savings: $401,586.48,
Tax Checking: $81,562.29: General CD's $280,510.02,,Fire CD's $167,495.88.
Motion by Kathy Flory to have the bank transfers at Citizens National
Bank made with one signature from one fund to another, all withdrawals
would need two signature. Both Clerk and Treasurer would be aware of
all bank transfer among each fund (general fund to liquor fund or
general fund to library fund would need board approval). For the tax
accounts only for checking and saving accounts, the treasurer would be
the only signature: however, if the treasurer is not available and the
deputy treasurer must make transfers and or distributions, then two
signatures would be needed: the clerk and deputy treasurer could
accomplish the business the business for the township or the deputy
clerk and deputy treasure could also sign. Seconded by Dennis Dombroski
and motion is passed.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to give Mary Anne Gale and Rachel Osborn
the approval to pursue Street Scape Grants with the TDA, MDOT, Wade
Trim, Jan Kellogg (grant writer), Mike Roper and etc. This would be a
committee assignment for Clerk Osborn, seconded by Kathy Flory. Motion
passed.
Motion to pay Bill Morgan a per diem for road commission meetings as a
consultant and also mileage and allow Mary Anne Gale to call on Bill
Morgan when needed; motion by John Brown, seconded by Mary Anne Gale
and the motion was passed.
Motion to retain Timothy MacArthur as the township attorney for the
fiscal year 2013-2014 with a retainer amount of $500.00 on a motion by
John Brown with Mary Anne Gale seconding the motion was passed.
No bids were received for putting in the docks and removal of same.
A resolution regarding the Road Commission and the Michigan Legislature
was presented by Mary Anne Gale for the funding of Michigan Roads:
Mullett Township Resolution #5 and with a roll call vote was passed.
Discussion of the Fireworks Ordinance and was by consensus given as an assignment to Mary Anne Gale
contact Attorney MacArthur. He will look at writing an ordinance for
Mullett Township. She will report back to the board when finished.
Motion to pay the bills by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00pm
Respectfully submitted
Rachel Osborn
'Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROPOSED MINUTES OF SPECIAL
MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 2013 - 7:00PM - BID OPENING PARK PROJECT
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall
in Topinabee, Michigan at 7:00pm. The following members of the board
were present: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, Kathy Flory, John Brown,
Dennis Dombroski was excused.
Meeting was called to order at 7:00pm
The following companies bid on the Topinabee Beach Project:
Super M Excavating $398,250.50
J & N Excavating 484,079.01
Robiadaik & Sons Excavating 443,160.00
Sajdek Contractor 413,692.00
Graham Contractors 419,185.00
Tri County Excavating 474,246.00
Harbor Springs Excating 499,342.74
Elmers 410,331.00
Meeting adjourned at 7:15pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
FEBRUARY 11, 2013
The Mulolett Township Board met at the Mullett Township Hall in
Topinabee at 6:10p.m. on February 11, 2013. The following board members
were present: Dennis Dombroski, Kathy Flory, Rachel Osborn and Mary
Anne Gale. John Brown, Trustee, was excused because of a funeral.
The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the Mullett Township Budget
for the Fiscal Year of 2013-2014. Since this was a workshop only, there
were no board actions taken by the board. All proposed actions for the
board to consider will be discussed at the regular scheduled meeting on
March 4, 2013. Any resolutions, motions and or changes will be
presented to the public at that time.
The following funds were proposed for the Appropriations Act: 101
General Fund, 206 Fire Fund, 212 Liquor Fund, 219 Street Light Fund and
the 271 Library Fund.
Meeting adjourned at 11:45pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEE
PROPOSED MINUTES - FEBRUARY 4, 2013
7:00PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall in Topinabee, Michigan at 7:00pm. All Board Members were present: John Brown, Dennis Dombroski, Kathy Flory, Rachel Osborn and Mary Anne Gale.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Gale and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dennis Dombroski.
Public Comment was opened at 7:00pm, and closed at 7:10pm.
Motion to accept the Treasurer report was offered by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown, motion passed. The treasurer's report is as follows: Checking account $15,211.03: Savings account: $232,506.54: ETA account $1,719.59:, Fire Fund: $112,569.00: Library Fund: $63,609.98: Street Light Fund: $16,957.44: Liquor Fund: $275.11: Donation Fund: $1,004.00: Tax accounts: Savings:
$43.99, Checking $511,243.93 Investments Accounts: General Fund $280,510.02 and Fire Fund $167,495.88.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to approve Stuart Hancock hiring a part-time person for up to 20 hours a week at a compensation to be determined by the board, seconded by Kathy Flory and the motion passed.
With a consensus discussion and decision, it was decided to try to leave the restrooms open 24/7.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to hire Sullivan Construction to replace the door on the East Mullett Hall with a not to exceed $900.00. seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to approve a budget amendment in the amount of $2,000.00 for line item 101-264-930 to cover the cost of door replacement and light replacement in the East Mullett Hall, seconded by John Brown. Motion passed.
The Board discussed the Hot Dog Cart in the P)ark and by a consensus decided not to pursue same.
John Brown motioned to eliminate Ralph Florenski's job ratifying the elimination notice given to Ralph Florenski on December 10, 2012, seconded by Kathy Flory, motion passed. With one opposing vote by Rachel Osborn. Elimination effective February 6, 2013.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to approve $1,400 for the fire hall at East Mullett for light replacement, seconded by John Brown. motion passed.
Dennis Dombroski motioned to eliminate James Hill's job and was seconded by John Brown, motion passed. Elimination effective February 6, 2013.
Motion by Mary Anne Gale to eliminate Stanley Florenski's job and seconded by Kathy Flory, motion passed. Elimination effective February 6, 2013.
Motion by Mary Anne Gale to eliminate Mike Marks job and was seconded by Kathy Flory, motion passed with one opposing vote: Rachel Osborn.
Motion to fund line item 101-101-228.2 in the amount of $1,200.00 in order to pay for Ralph Florenski's claim against the township for unemployment by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Motion to approve the treasurer to move $250.00 from the general fund to the liquor fund made by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
The bids for the swing set in the Topinabee Park were opened with the Alive in Christ Methodist Church bidding $25.00 and Gerald A. Brown bidding $103.00. A motion was made by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by Kathy Flory and John Brown abstaining to award the bid to Gerald A. Brown. Motion passed.
Motion to pay the bills by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski and the motion was passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SPECIAL MEETING PROPOSED MINUTES
JANUARY 30, 2013 - 6:00 PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall in Topinabee, Michigan at 6:00pm. All Board Members were present: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn, Kathy Flory, Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
The meeting was opened at 6:00pm by supervisor Gale and trustee Dombroski led with the Pledge of Allegiance.
After a discussion by the Board, the following motion was made: John Brown motioned to hire Stuart Hancock at a salary of $580.00 per week and mileage at the I. R. S. rate from workplace to workplace: also, a six month review to be determined by the board: seconded by Dennis Dombroski and the motion was passed.
Motion by John Brown, if Stuart Hancock is not acceptable, then John Lafrinere would be the alternate, seconded by Kathy Fkory and the motion was passed.
Motion to remove Irene Tryban, Helen Zimmer, Karen Morgan from the Awakon Federal Credit Union accounts and any other Mullett Township Accounts and add Rachel Osborn, (currently on all bank accounts) and add Kathy Flory, Mullett Township Treasurer, elected on November 6, 2012 by Kathy Flory and seconded by John Brown, Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PROPOSED MINUTES - JANUARY 8, 2013 - 8:00PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall on January 8, 2013 at 8:00pm in
Topinabee, Michigan. All Board Members were present: John Brown, Dennis Dombroski, Kathy Flory,
Rachel Osborn, Mary Anne Gale.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Gale at 8:00pm with Dennis Dombroski leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
Richard Mahlmeister, the township Auditor, gave a report on the bi-annual audit report to the Mullett Township Board of Trustees.
Public Comment began at 8:15pm and was closed at 8:30pm
Motion to approve the minutes of the December 4, 2012 meeting as presented by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Motion to approve Kathy Flory, the new Mullett Township Treasurer, elected in November 2012 to have her name put on all bank accounts which the township of Mullett presently owns at the following banks and also future bank accounts opened for Mullett Township during her term of office: Awakon Credit Union, First Federal Credit Union, Straitsarea Federal Credit Union, First Community Bank, Fifth-Third Bank, Citizens National Bank by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski. Motion passed.
Motion to approve the Board of Review Board Members as follows: Warren Meyer, Chairman, Roger Dombroski, Joyce Stroman and Teresa Remuer as alternate by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Motion to approve the Poverty Exemption Guidelines by Johbn Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed. policy attched
Motion to approve a person from the Mullett Township Board for day-to-day activities contact as the Mullett Township Board Representative to the Topinabee Public Library is Supervisor Gale by John Brown, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Motion to acknowledge Mullett Township receiving the easement required for the park by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Motion bhy Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown to have Supervisor Gaole sign the required documents for the lease and also approve said lease, motion passed.
Motion to approve the purchase of parcels #3 and #4 Exhibit A in the Topinabee Beach Park at the purchase price of $500.00 as per the Department of Natural Resources purchase agreement and have Mary Anne Gale, Supervisor sign all document for the DNR Trust Fund by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Motion to go out for purchase bids to remove the swing set from the Topinabee Park with the Mullett Township Board reserving the right to accept or reject any and all bids to remove the swing set by the end of March by Dennis Dombroski with a second by John Brown, motion passed with one opposing vote by Clerk Osborn.
Order of dismissal of Richard T. Greeley of Mullett Township sent by Attorney MacArthur.
Motion to change the design of the Topinabee Park to a two swing or a 4 swing set at the North end of the park and get the drawings changed by Fleis and VandenBrink, the action of putting the swings at the Northside of the park would take place with DNR approval at the time of construction or after construction if the DNR does not approve the plans for putting swings at the North End of the Park by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by Kathy Flory, motion passed.
MULLETT TOWNSHIP EXPENSE REPORT FOR THIRD
QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2012 2013
GENERAL FUND 101 $46,204.06
FIRE FUND 206 39,753.74
LIQUOR FUND 212 258.36
STREET LIGHT FUND 219 4,172.68
LIBRARY FUND 271 8,843.23
GRAND TOTAL $94,478.23
Motion by Mary Anne Gale to amend the budget for line item 101265930 in the amount of $2,000.00 and seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Motion by John Brown to amend the budget for line item 101101900 in the amount of $1,000.00 and seconded by Mary Anne Gale, motion passed.
Motion to amend the postage and office supply line item: 101101727 by $1,000.00 in order to buy postage for the tax season and also to take advantage of the lower price right now by Mary Anne Gale and seconded by Kathy Flory, motion passed.
Mullett Township Board of Trustees Resolotion #14 setting the meeting schedule for the calendar year of 2013 was offered in a motion by Dennis dombroski and seconded by Mary Anne Gale, by a roll vote as follows:
AYES: John Brown, Kathy Flory, Mary Anne Gale, Dennis Dombroski
NAY: Rachel Osborn
Trail Grant Report offered by Dennis Dombroski.
The sealed bids for snow plowing were opened and the following persons bid on the :job:
Cronan Lawn Care
Ed Dombroski Snow Removal
These bids were for the West Side of Mullett Township:
On a motion by Kathy Flory and seconded by John Brown, the board awarded the contract to Ed Dombroski Snow Removal, motion passed.
The following persons presented a sealed bid for snow removal on the Ease Side of Mullett Township:
Dave Corbin
] Mullett Lake and Tree
On a motion by Rachel Osborn and seconded by Kathy Flory, the award was made to Dave Corbin, motion passed.
The sealed bids for the employment of a Facilities/Manager were opened and the following persons/companies applied for the position:
Marc Brach
Bernard Boucher
J. L. Construction - John Lafrinere
Michael Marks
Kim Geiger
All Pro Lawn and Snow
Dale Dotski
Dnaiel G. Statchon
Stuart Hancock
By a consensus decision, the board decided to have Mary Anne Gale and John Brown interview each individual and pick three people for a final interview by the board at a special meeting to be held on January 30th, 2013 at 6:00pm in the Mullett Township Hall in Topinabee. The final decision will be announced at the February 4, 2013 regular meeting at the Mullett Township Hall at 7:00pm
Motion to pay the bills by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 11:00pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROPOSED MINUTES
DECEMBER 4, 2012 8:00PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall on December 4, 2012 at 8:00pm in Topinabee, Michigan 49791. All Board Members were present: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn,
Kathy Flory, Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
Supervisor Gale called the meeting to order at 8:03pm and Dennis Dombroski led the residents in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment was opened at 8:03pm and closed at 8:15pm
Motion to approve the Minutes of November1, 2012 as presented was offered by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski. Motion passed.
Motion to approve the Minutes of Special Meeting on November 26, 2012 was offered by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown. Motion passed.
Motion to approve the Minutes of Special Meeting on November 29, 2012 was offered by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski. Motion passed.
All Board actions concerning the meeting assignments for the Mullett Township Board of Trustees were tabled until the regular meeting on January 8, 2012.
Clerk Osborn read the Credit Card Policy Resolution #12 which was passed with a roll call vote as follows:
Ayes: John Brown
Dennis Dombroski
Kathy Flory
Rachel Osborn
Mary Anne Gale
Motion to approve a budget amendment for $20,000.00 for line item 271790980 (furniture and equipment)
by Kathy Flory and seconded by Dennis Dombroski. Motion passed. (The motion was made to accommodate the receipt of a grant for Topinabee Library).
Motion to approve a credit card for the Library Director with a limit of $500.00 by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski. Motion passed with a provision to purchase from Municipal Underwriters a $150.00 bond to insure the Library Director.
Motion to approve spending limits of $500.00 for the supervisor, clerk, treasurer and trustees without board approval per month except for work involving any one of the board members' own labor, offered by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown. Motion passed.
Motion to pay two orders from the Amazon Company made by Patty King on her own visa card in the amount of $44.46 for the first order and $111.72 for the second order was offered by John Brown and seconded by Kathy Flory. Motion passed.
Motion to accept the Indemnification and Hold Harmless agreements as follows:
Rachel Osborn and Kathy Flory to wit: Mary Anne Gale
Mary Anne Gale and Rachel Osborn to wit: John Brown
Mary Anne Gale and Rachel Osborn to wit: Dennis Dombroski
Mary Anne Gale and Kathy Flory to wit: Rachel Osborn
Mary Anne Gale and Rachel Osborn to wit: Kathy Flory
Mary Anne Gale and Rachel Osborn to wit: Edward St. Pierre
by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown with a roll call vote as follows:
Ayes: John Brown
Dennis Dombroski
Kathy Flory
Rachel Osborn
Mary Anne Gale
The supervisor declared the agreements adopted.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to advertise for the Property Facilities Manager with all applications due by January 5, 2013 and seconded by John Brown and the motion was passed. All application will be mailed to the following address:
Mullett Township Clerk
P. O. Box 328
Topinabee, Michigan 49791
Consideration of applications will be addressed at the January 8, 2013 regular meeting of the Mullett Township Board of Trustees.
Rachel Osborn made a motion to go out for two bids for snow removal: one in Topinabee and the other at the East Mullett Fire Hall seconded by Kathy Flory. Motion passed.
John Brown made a motion to approve Patty King to handle the renting of the Mullett Township Hall and was seconded with a compensation of $100.00 per month. Motion passed.
Motion to approve Dave Ogg as the Liason with DNR and others as Park Project was made by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Motion to go out for bids for a door replacement, electric lights and the repairing of roof leaks at the East Mullett Fire Hall made by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion carried.
Motion to apply for a Trail Town Grant was offered by John Brown and seconded by Mary Anne Gale with one opposing vote by Rachel Osborn for lack of information in advance of the meeting. Motion passed.
Resolution for Mullett Township Board of Trustees to apply for Trail Town Grant #13 by a roll call vote as follows:
Ayes: John Brown
Dennis Dombroski
Kathy Flory
Mary Anne Gale
Nay: Rachel Osborn
The supervisor declared the resolution adopted.
Motion to change the Mullett Township Regular Meeting schedule from the first Tuesday of the month at 8:00 pm to the first Monday of the month at 7:00 pm beginning in February, 2013 with the June meeting and the October meeting being at the East Mullett Fire Hall by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski. Motion passed.
John Brown made a motion to have James Hill paint the library windows at a cost of $675.96 and seconded by Kathy Flory. Motion passed.
Motion to pay the bills by Mary Anne Gale and seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00pm
Respectfully submitted
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
www.mullettgov-clerk.org
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES - NOVEMBER 29, 2012 7:00PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the EAST MULLETT Townhall at 1642 No.East Mullett
Lake Rd., Indian River, Michigan 49749 at 7:00pm. All Board Members were present: Mary Anne Gale,
Rachel Osborn, Kathy Flory, Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
Supervisor Gale called the meeting to order and Dennis Dombroski led the constituents in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The purpose of this meeting was to offer the residents of Mullett Township an opportunity to express their priorities. About 30 people from the East Side of Mullett Township attended this special meeting and voiced their opinions to improve existing assets as well as looking at new projects.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk WWW.MULLETTGOV-CLERK.ORG
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEE MINUTES - NOVEMBER 26, 2012 7:00PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall in Topinabee, Michigan at 7:00pm on November 26, 2012. All Board Members were prresent: Mary Anne Gale, Rachel Osborn,
Kathy Flory, Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Gale with Dennis Dombroski leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
The purpose of this meeting was to gather information from the community about their desires to see improvements.
There was a piece of business that needed to be done before the beginning of the meeting for the public. There are two small parcels within the area of the Topinabee Beach site that need to be purchased from the DNR.
Motion to approve a transfer of property from Michigan Department of Natural Resources to Mullett Township in the area of the Topinabee Beach Improvement Site: Parcel number 3 and Parcel 4 was moved
by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown, motion carried.
On a motion by Dennis Dombroski to pay the Department of Natural Resources asking price of $500.00 for both parcels: Number 3 and Number 4, seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
The persons who will have the authority to sign all documents with the Department of Natural Resources will be Mary Anne Gale, Supervisor of Mullett Township or in her absence, Rachel Osborn, Clerk of Mullett Township, both of whom serve on the Mullett Township Board of Trustees was motioned by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Tabled the person who will be working with the Department of Natural Resources and reporting back to the Mullett Township Board of Trustees on a regular basis of time established by the board.
About 50 residents of Mullett Township attended this meeting to express their views and their priorities for improving the community as far as roads, parks, ordinances, upgrades of existing buildings, maintenance of the grounds within the township, signage, boat launches and etc.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15pm
Respectfully submitted
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
www.mullettgov-clerk.org
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall in Topinabee, Michigan at 8:00pm on November 1, 2012. All Board Members were present: Willard E. Morgan, Jr., Rachel Osborn
Karen, Morgan, Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Morgan with Dennis Dombroski leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of the minutes as presented was offered by John Brown for the October 4, 2012 minutes, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Public Comment: The community gave a consensus Thank You to Bill and Karen Morgan for their many years of service to the Mullett Township Board of Trustees. Also a very special guest: Elizabeth Benson, Clerk from 1978 to 2008 and also the Director of the Topinabee Public Library was honored.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to initiate a right of refusal for property #130-025-300-002-0l and let the Cheboygan County Treasurer dispose of the property for taxes due, seconded by Rachel Osborn, motion passed.
Motion to pay the treasurer and deputy treasurer summer taxes in the amount of $2,585.80 for the (treasurer) and $1,108.20 for the( deputy treasurer) was offered by Karen Morgan, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Motion to offer a budget adjustment of $1,000.00 for line item 205901970 in order to cover the extra cost of clean up in the amount of $930.00 for the well at the East Mullett Fire Hall, by Bill Morgan and seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion carried.
Motion to approve two special meetings: November 26th at 7:00pm at the Mullett Township Hall and November 29th at 7:00pm at the East Mullett Township Hall with advertising to be capped at $600.00 offered by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski, Motion passed.
Dennis Dombroski offered the motion to pay the bills and John Brown seconded, motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEE MINUTES - OCTOBER 2, 2012
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall on October 2, 2012, at 8:00pm iin Topinabee, Michigan. All Board Members were present: Willard E. Morgan, Jr., Rachel Osborn, Karen Morgan, Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
Supervisor Morgan opened the meeting with Dennis Dombroski leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment: Ken Paquet, David Ogg, Carl Muscott
Library Report: Patty King: The bar coding of the books is about half way done.
Motion to approve the minutes of the September 4, 2012 meeting as presented by John Brown and seconded by Karen Morgan, motion passed.
John Brown: The new rules for Oakhill Cemetery should become available as soon as the Board completes their deliberations next month.
Dennis Dombroski reported the Burt Trail probably will get a start in the Spring of 2013, also a continued collaboration with TDA on the Streetscape.
On a motion by Dennis Dombroski to purchase new lighting for the Hall, nine of which will have parabolic lenses and six without parabolic lenses and also to include in the purchase: emergency lighting for the exit signs in the hall in the amount not to exceed $2500.00 for hardware with English Electric supplying the labor at a cost of $750.00, seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Motion to take three dead trees down in Chamberlain Park was made by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski with a cap of $2,000.00 for the completed job which will be done by Vieau Tree Removal, motion carried.
Approval of the maintenance agreement for snow removal at the DNR Public Access from October 1,2012 to September 30, 2013 in the amount of $529.44 was motioned by John Brown and seconded by Karen Morgan which will be between Cheboygan County Road Commission and Mullett Township, motion passed.
On a motion by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by Bill Morgan, the line item of 206901970 Capitol Outlay will be increased by $3500.00 in or order to pay for the new well which was invoiced by Sackrider, motion passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to have MacArthur Law Firm draw up a licensing agreement between the property owner (Cheryl P. Cooper) on Phelps Street. Parcel # 130-125-006-004-00 and Mullett Township in perpetuity so enchroachment on Phelps Street cannot be changed, seconded by John Brown ,
motion passed.
John Brown motioned to commit $500.00 for Christmas Decorations for the Hall, seconded by Karen Morgan, motion passed.
Karen Morgan motioned to use real pine boughs on the Township Hall for the Christmas Season this year, seconded by John Brown, Motion passed.
MULLETT TOWNSHIP EXPENSE REPORT SECOND QUARTER
FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 OCTOBER 2, 2012 MEETING
GENERAL FUND 101 $190,192.87
(Less reimbursement for Facade Grant) 77,587.00
TOTAL FOR FUND 101 112,605.87
FIRE FUND 206 25,161.66
LIQUOR FUND 212 258.36
STREET LIGHT FUND 219 4,114.98
LIBRARY FUND 271 8,817.21
GRAND TOTAL $150,958.08
There was a sample Fireworks Ordinance passed out to all Board Members for their consideration, which can be discussed in future.
Announcement: MASTER PLAN to be discussed with Cheboygan County Planning Commission on October 15, 2012 at 7:00pm at the Mullett Township Hall. This is a meeting open to the public.
The regular meeting of the Mullett Township Board of Trustees will be November 1, 2012, a Thursday at 8:00pm at the Mullett Township Hall because of the election on November 6, 2012.
Motion to pay the bills by John Brown, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn,
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEE MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 4, 2012
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall on September 4, 2012 at 8:00pm, in Topinabee, Michigan. All Board Members were present: Willard E. Morgan, Jr. Rachel Osborn, Karen Morgan, Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
The meeting was opened by Bill Morgan with Dennis Dombroski leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the August 2, 2012, meeting were approved as presented with one correction (Gary Miller not in favor of the swings) by a motion from John Brown, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
The Resolution for the Breach Grant was offered by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown with a roll call vote as follows:
Ayes: John Brown, Dennis Dombroski, Karen Morgan, Rachel Osborn, Willard E.Morgan, Jr.
Nays: None
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES RESOLUTION #10,
SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 - TF11-002 TOPINABEE LAKESIDE PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Resolved, that the Township of Mullett, Topinabee, Michigan does hereby accept the terms of the agreement as received from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund and that the GRANTEE, the Mullett Township Board of Trustees does hereby specificially agree, buy not by way of limitation, as follows:
To appropriate all funds necessary to complete the project during the project period and to provide One hundred and twenty thousand dollars ($120,000.00) to match the grant authorized by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund.
To maintain satisfactory financial accounts documents and records to make them available to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund for auditing at reasonable times.
To construct the project and provide such funds, services and materials as may be necessary to satisfy the terms of said agreement.
To regulate the use of the facility constructed and reserved under this agreement to assure the use thereof by the public on equal and reasonable terms.
To comply with any and all terms of said Agreement including all terms and specifically set forth in the forgoing portions of this Resolution.
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF CHEBOYGAN
PUBLIC COMMENT: Patty King presented 178 names that signed the petition TO SAVE THE SWINGS
in the new Topinabee Park.
Carl Muscott presented a petition against pole barns
Mary Anne Gale: need more signs pointing to Boy Scout Park
Library Report: Thanks to the Friends of the Library for a very successful Summer Reading Program
Topinabee Fire Report: Chief English will be working on documents required by our insurance company:
Recruiting and employment, Driving Record Review, Sexual Harassment, and Preventative Maintenance for
Vehicles.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to ask David Ogg to be the representative for the Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund Agreement, seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Attorney MacArthur presented a check for $7,749.58 recovered from the Longpoint Case.
Dennis Dombroski motioned to have Bill Morgan oppose the pole barm being asked for by Jim Haslock at the Zoning Board of Appeals based on the board not allowing pole barns for commercial use in a residential area as the original plan was to build pole barns on those lots to be used as an incentive to sell housing lots across the street. On a roll call vote:
Ayes: John Brown, Dennis Dombroski, Karen Morgan, Willard E. Morgan, Jr.
Nay: Rachel Osborn
Motion passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to contract with the Cheboygan County Humane Shelter to pick up our animals in Mullett Township in the amount of $750.00 seconded by Karen Morgan, motion passed.
John Brown motioned to accept a bid from Sackrider Option #1 for a new well at the East Mullett Firehall in the amount of $6,717.l9, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Tabled Items: Chamberlain Park Tree removal, New Restrooms in Boy Scout Park
Mullett Township has been accepted into the NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM
Motion by John Brown to pay the bills, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PROPOSED MINUTES
June 5, 2012
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall
in Topinabee, Michigan on June 5, 2012 at 8:00pm. All Board Members
were present: Willard E. Morgan, Jr., Rachel Osborn, Karen Morgan,
Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
The minutes of the May 1, 2012 meeting were approved as presented on a motion by John Brown with a second by Dennis Dombroski. Motion passed.
The minutes of the May 9, 2012 special meeting were approved as presented on a motion by John Brown with a second by Dennis Dombroski. Motion passed.
Paul Repasky, Wade Trim in Gaylord, presented the bid award to the board for the Boy Scout driveway and parking lot. His recommendation was to award the bid to C & J Excavating and Trucking, LLC. in the amount of $39,246.61. On a motion by John Brown and a second by Dennis Dombroski, supervisor asked for a roll call vote which follows:
John Brown AyeThe minutes of the May 1, 2012 meeting were approved as presented on a motion by John Brown with a second by Dennis Dombroski. Motion passed.
The minutes of the May 9, 2012 special meeting were approved as presented on a motion by John Brown with a second by Dennis Dombroski. Motion passed.
Paul Repasky, Wade Trim in Gaylord, presented the bid award to the board for the Boy Scout driveway and parking lot. His recommendation was to award the bid to C & J Excavating and Trucking, LLC. in the amount of $39,246.61. On a motion by John Brown and a second by Dennis Dombroski, supervisor asked for a roll call vote which follows:
Dennis Dombroski Aye
Karen Morgan Aye
Rachel Osborn Naye
Willard Morgan Aye
The supervisor declared the motion adopted.
Since
there was not enough money budgeted in the Capitol Outlay Budget to do
the Boy Scout Project. Dennis Dombroski offered a motion to increase
the budget 101901970 by $30,000.00 to pay for the project and also
engineering services from Wade Trim for the parking lot engineering in
the amount of an additional cost of $5,900.00 not included in the bid
award, seconded by John Brown, motion passed with opposing vote by
Clerk Osborn.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to let Supervisor Morgan sign contract between Mullett Township and C & J Excavating, sign contract between Mullett Township and Wade Trim, and sign notice of award to C & J Excavating, motion passed.
Supervisor Morgan presented the Township of Mullett Cenmetery Ordinance 2012-1 between Burt Township and Mullett Township. With a motion offered by Dennis Dombroski, and supported by John Brown that the ordinance should be adopted. On a roll call vote as follows:
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to let Supervisor Morgan sign contract between Mullett Township and C & J Excavating, sign contract between Mullett Township and Wade Trim, and sign notice of award to C & J Excavating, motion passed.
Supervisor Morgan presented the Township of Mullett Cenmetery Ordinance 2012-1 between Burt Township and Mullett Township. With a motion offered by Dennis Dombroski, and supported by John Brown that the ordinance should be adopted. On a roll call vote as follows:
John Brown Aye
Dennis Dombroski Aye
Karen Morgan Aye
Rachel Osborn Aye
Willard Morgan Aye
The supervisor declared the ordinance adopted by the board members present.
(copy of ordinance is attached to June 5, 2012 minutes)
INTER-TOWNSHIP
AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION OF A JOINT CEMETERY BOARD between Burt Township
and Mullett Township was presented and on a motion offered by John
Brown and supported by Dennis Dombroski that the agreement be adopted
and that the supervisor and clerk of Mullett Township be authorized to
sign the same on behalf of Mullett Township. On a roll call vote:
John Brown Aye
Dennis Dombroski Aye
Karen Morgan Aye
Rachel Osborn Aye
Willard Morgan Aye
The supervisor declared the Inter-Township Agreement adopted by the board members present.
(copy of agreement attached to June 5, 2012 minutes)
Public Comment: Dennis Jonski, Tom O'Hare, Carl Muscott
A BIG THANK YOU to the Friends of the Library for their successful book sale on the Memorial Day Weekend.
Rachel Osborn made a motion to transfer $250.00 from the general fund to the liquor fund for liquor inspections in Mullett Township, seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Motion by Rachel Osborn to have the historical sign repainted and hung on the Township Hall, seconded by Willard Morgan, motion passed.
Motion by John Brown to have Willard Morgan check into a new well, either 4 or 6 inch, for E. Mullett Hall, also check for a cost on a filtration system, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
John Brown made a motion to approve $4,434.98 in matching funds to change out the radios at the East Mullett Fire Department, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed. This is a combined purchase initiated by Bear Creek Fire Department in order to get better pricing for a tri-county area.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to refuse the offer from Cheboygan County to purchase parcel number 130-025-300-002-01. seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski and seconded Rachel Osborn to crack-seal Mullett-Burt Road at a shared cost of $2,800.00, with Bill Morgan and Rachel Osborn to sign the contract, motion passed.
Rachel Osborn made a motion to approve Team Services as the supplier for Brine at a cost of $.13/gallon with a cap of $10,000.00 total expenditure, seconded by Dennis Dombroski. Motion passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to pay the bills, seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Meeting Adjourned at 10:00pm
Repectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
John Brown Aye
Dennis Dombroski Aye
Karen Morgan Aye
Rachel Osborn Aye
Willard Morgan Aye
The supervisor declared the Inter-Township Agreement adopted by the board members present.
(copy of agreement attached to June 5, 2012 minutes)
Public Comment: Dennis Jonski, Tom O'Hare, Carl Muscott
A BIG THANK YOU to the Friends of the Library for their successful book sale on the Memorial Day Weekend.
Rachel Osborn made a motion to transfer $250.00 from the general fund to the liquor fund for liquor inspections in Mullett Township, seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Motion by Rachel Osborn to have the historical sign repainted and hung on the Township Hall, seconded by Willard Morgan, motion passed.
Motion by John Brown to have Willard Morgan check into a new well, either 4 or 6 inch, for E. Mullett Hall, also check for a cost on a filtration system, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
John Brown made a motion to approve $4,434.98 in matching funds to change out the radios at the East Mullett Fire Department, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed. This is a combined purchase initiated by Bear Creek Fire Department in order to get better pricing for a tri-county area.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to refuse the offer from Cheboygan County to purchase parcel number 130-025-300-002-01. seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski and seconded Rachel Osborn to crack-seal Mullett-Burt Road at a shared cost of $2,800.00, with Bill Morgan and Rachel Osborn to sign the contract, motion passed.
Rachel Osborn made a motion to approve Team Services as the supplier for Brine at a cost of $.13/gallon with a cap of $10,000.00 total expenditure, seconded by Dennis Dombroski. Motion passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to pay the bills, seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Meeting Adjourned at 10:00pm
Repectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PROPOSED MINUTES
MAY 1, 2012
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the
Mullett Township Hall in Topinabee, Michigan on May 1, 2012 at 8:00pm.
All Board Members were present: Willard E. Morgan, Jr., Rachel Osborn,
Karen Morgan,
Dennis Dombroski, and John Brown.
The meeting was opened by Supervisor Morgan and Trustee Dombroski led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A motion was made by John Brown to approve the minutes of the April 3, 2012 meeting as presented, seconded by Dennis Dombroski and the motion was passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to have Fleis and Vandenbrink finish all engineering drawings and prepare for the bidding process once the contract is signed by Willard E. Morgan, Jr., with the Department of Natural Resources for the Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant to Mullett Township for the Topinabee Park and Beach Front Improvements, seconded by John Brown and the motion was passed.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to approve an addition to the budget for the Facade Grant Revenue and Expenses with 101000501 revenue number and the 101728801 expense number with funding of $100,000.00 which are pass through accounts, seconded by John Brown and the motion was passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to have Helen Zimmer do the flowers in the township for a flat sum of $500.00 for the season, seconded by John Brown and motion passed.
Clerk Osborn read the Burt Township Grant to Topinabee Library which is attached to the minutes.
MULLETT TOWNSHIP EXPENSES
FISCAL YEAR 2011 -2012
GENERAL FUND 101 $283,037.19
FIRE FUND 206 155,405.57
LIQUOR FUND 212 947.32
STREET LIGHT FUND 219 16,917.81
LIBRARY FUND 271 44,156.33
Jill Lutz wants a pickle court painted on the tennis court at the school house and board agreed to let her do same.
RESOLUTION OF MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE
FOR USE AS A TOWNSHIP PARK
WHEREAS, the Township of Mullett, Cheboygan County, Michigan is the recipient of a grant for development of a township park on the shore of Mullett Lake and,
WHEREAS, a survey of proposed park area has revealed that two small parcels of real property contiguous to said development area as described on Exhibit A attached hereto, are not owned by Mullett Township and,
WHEREAS, a title search of the legal description of the parcels has revealed the Michigan Department of Natural Resources owns said parcels and,
WHEREAS, representatives of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources have been contacted and the process for attempting to purchase said parcels has been discussed and,
WHEREAS, Mullett Township will need to submit a Land Transaction Application and fees to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for the parcels that it wishes to attempt to acquire and,
WHEREAS, Mullett Township will have to pay fair market value to the Michigan Department of Natural Recources for the parcels that it wishes to attempt to acquire and,
WHEREAS, the board of Mullett Township desires to attempt to acquire said parcels from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mullett Township Board does hereby authorize that a Land Transaction Application to purchase real estate be submitted for the two parcels of real property owned by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and located contiguous to the township park being developed on the shore of Mullett Lake as described on Exhibit A attached together with a $300.00 fee for each parcel and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mullett Township Board does hereby direct the Township Attorney to submit such Land Transaction application as soon as possible
It was moved by Rachel Osborn and supported by Dennis Dombroski that the above resolution be adopted.
Those voting aye: John Brown
Dennis Dombroski
Karen Morgan
Rachel Osborn
Willard E. Morgan, Jr.
The supervisor declared the above resolution adopted by the board members present.
CERTIFICATE OF TOWNSHIP CLERK
The
undersigned Clerk of the Township of Mullett hereby certifies that the
foregoing resolution constitutes a true and complete copy of the
resolution adopted a regular meeting of the township board of Mullett
Township, Cheboygan, Michigan, held on May 1, 2012 and that the
foregoing is a true and accurate excerpt of the minutes of said meeting
at which meeting five (5) members of the township board were present and
voted as indicated in said minutes: and that said meeting was held in
accordance with the Open Meeting Act in the State of Michigan.
Rachel Osborn
05/01/2012 Mullett Township Clerk
A motion was made by Dennis Dombroski to have Willard Morgan sign the Cooperative Mutual and Fire Control Agreement, seconded by John Brown and the motion was passed.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to pay the bills which was seconded by John Brown and the motion was passed.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
www.mulletttownship@yahoo.com
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PROPOSED MINUTES
APRIL 3, 2012
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall in Topinabee, Michigan 49791 on April 3, 2012 at 8:05pm. All Board Members were present: Willard E. Morgan, Jr., Rachel Osborn, Karen Morgan, Dennis Dombroski, and John Brown.
The meeting was opened by Willard Morgan with Dennis Dombroski leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the March 6, 2012 meeting were approved as presented by a motion from Dennis Dombroski and seconded by Willard Morgan, motion passed.
Attorney MacArthur reported the Greeley Case is quite close to being done. If there are no appeals, then the settlement should be completed very soon.
Public Comment: Letter from Mary Jan Miller read concerning parking lots, Letter from Carl Muscott concerning beach front project. Both letter will be part of the minutes.
Library report: Patty King reported the electrical work is finished at the library.
John Brown reported the OakHill Cemetery will be contracting for work on the cemetery and will be selling off the equipment previously maintained and owned by the cemetery
Dennis Dombroski reported the Burt Trail Committee is in the final stages of completing the easement portion of the project.
Rachel Osborn read the fourth quarter expense report for the fiscal year 2011-2012 as follows:
GENERAL FUND EXPENSES 101 $68,.924.72
FIRE FUND EXPENSES 206 26,119.74
LIQUOR FUND EXPENSES 212 258.68
STREET LIGHT FUND EXPENSES 219 4,644.81
LIBRARY FUND EXPENSES 271 12,767.12
Dennis Dombroski moved to approve a budget for the beach grant expense for fiscal year 2011-2012 with approval of account numbers 101000573 on the revenue side and 101902970 on the expense side of the ledger. The budget which will fund the expense will be set at $20,000.00, seconded by John Brown and the motion passed.
Motion by John Brown to hire Tim MacArthur, Attorney at Law for the fiscal year 2012-2013 at a rate of $150.00 per hour with a retainer of $500.00 to be paid, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
A resolution of Mullett Township Board Authorizing placement of a General Operating Millage renewal proposition on the ballot for the Primary Election to be held on August 7, 2012 was offered by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski and with a roll call vote as follows:
John Brown Aye
Dennis Dombroski Aye
Karen Morgan Aye
Rachel Osborn Aye
Willard E. Morgan, Jr. Aye
Nay: None
The supervisor declared the resolution adopted by the board members present.
The millage will be for one mill ($l.00 per $l,000.00 taxable value) Resolution and ballot proposition is attached to minutes The total if collected would be $104,322.00.
A resolution of Mullett Township Board Authorizing placement of a Fire Millage renewal proposition on the ballot for the Primary Election to be held on August 7, 2012 was offered by Dennis Dombroski and with a roll call vote as follows:
John Brown Aye
Dennis Dombroski Aye
Karen Morgan Aye
Willard E. Morgan, Jr. Aye
Rachel Osborn Aye
Nay: None
The supervisor declared the above resolution adopted by the board members present.
The millage will be for one and one half mil ($l.50 per $l,000.00 taxable value). Resolution and ballot proposition is attached to minutes. The total if collected would be $156.483.00.
John Brown made a motion to approve James Hill to paint the Topinabee Pavillion at a cost of $1475.50, seconded by Dennis Dombroski and the motion was passed.
A motion was offered by Dennis Dombroski to have Willard E. Morgan, Jr. sign the Development Project for the Beach Grant and seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Dennis Dombroski proposed a motion to have Tim MacArthur pursue title or lease with the State of Michigan for both properties in the beach area to be developed on the south side and the north side of the park, Karen Morgan seconded and the motion passed.
John Brown made a motion to have the tractor owned by the township picked up and serviced by Ginop, seconded by Dennis Dombroski and the motion was passed.
John Brown made a motion to give Willard E. Morgan, Jr. permission to have Wade Trim send invitations to several contractors in the area to bid the driveway, parking lot and two ADA parking spaces with a walking ADA path to the pavillion, in Boy Scout Park, Dennis Dombroski seconded, motion passed.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to pay the bills, seconded by John Brown, motion passed,
Meeting adjourned at 10:30pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
www.mullettgov-clerk.org
MULLETT TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
PROPOSED MINUTES
MARCH 6, 2012 8:00PM
The Mullett Township Board of Trustee met at the Mullett Township Hall on March 6, 2012 in Topinabee, Michigan. The Board Members present were: Willard E. Morgan, Jr., Rachel Osborn, Karen Morgan and Dennis Dombroski. John Brown was excused.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Morgan and Dennis Dombroski led the citizens in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Bill Morgan made a motion to approve the minutes for the Library Board Meeting on February 6, the February 13 Special Budget Workshop, the February 15 Special Beach Grant Workshop and regular meeting of February 7 as presented, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion carried.
Public Comment was Mary Jan Miller asking the support of the board for the upcoming Pride Day in May and also Patty King making a comment on the need for a parking lot in town.
The Public Hearing on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 was opened with the reading of the Appropriations Resolution as follows:
MULLETT TOWNSHIP GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 RESOLUTION 2012 - #2
A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR MULLETT TOWNSHIP. TO DEFINE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE MULLETT TOWNSHIP OFFICERS IN RELATION TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE BUDGET.
The Board of Trustees of Mullett Township resolves:
The resolution shall be known as the MULLETT TOWNSHIP GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT
Pursuant to MCLA141.412: MCLA141.143 notice of a public hearing on the proposed budget was published in the Straitsland Resorter on February 23, 2012 and public hearing was held on March 6, 2012.
The clerk shall be the Chief Administrative Officer and shall perform the duties of the Chief Administrative Officer by preparing and presenting the annual budget to the Mullett Township Board of Trustees. Periodically, the Clerk shall present budget adjustment.
The Clerk shall be the Fiscal Officer and shall not expend any monies out of any department above the amount budgeted without prior approval of the Mullett Township Board of Trustees.
GENERAL FUND 101 AMOUNT $790,420.00
FIRE FUND 206 AMOUNT 182,550.00
LIQUOR FUND 212 AMOUNT 1,100.00
STREET LIGHT FUND 219 21,000.00
LIBRARY FUND 271 39,950.00
MOTION BY: Dennis Dombroski
SECONDED BY: Karen Morgan
UPON A ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Dennis Dombroski
Karen Morgan
Rachel Osborn
Bill Morgan
NAYES: none
RESOLUTION ADOPTED MARCH 6, 2012
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
Bob English,Fire Chief reported there was a grant being awarded by FEMA for the narrow band radios to the tri-county area.
Patty King, Library Director said they are working on the new automation of the library card file and patron system.
Bill Morgan made a motion to have Architect Forum do the engineering drawings for the pavilion electric only
at a cost not to exceed $200.00. Seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Motion by Bill Morgan to approve the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 meeting schedule for the Mullett Township Board of Trustees, seconded by Karen Morgan and motion passed.
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW RESOLUTION
MARCH 6, 2012 2012 - #3
WHEREAS the Mullett Township Board of Review would like to expand their services to the permanent residents of Mullett Township and,
WHEREAS those residents who live out of town are able to protest an appeal by mail rather than in person.
This resolution will address the need to allow permanent residents the ability to protest by letter. Those residents who are not able to appear before the Board of Review to protest a tax billing and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all Mullett Township residents who are unable to attend the Mullett Township Board of Review Hearings will now be able to appeal in letter form to the Mullett Township Board of Review. The same time restraints will apply with appeals due on the last day the appeals are heard. All appeals will be addressed to Mullett Township Board of Review, P. O. Box 328, Topinabee, Michigan 49791.
The foregoing resolution offered by: Dennis Dombroski
and supported by: Karen Morgan
Upon a roll call vote: Ayes: Dennis Dombroski
Karen Moran
Rachel Osborn
Bill Morgan
Nayes; none
The supervisor declared the resolution adopted
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk March 6, 2012
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to approve a bill from Wade Trim in the amount of $1,000.00 for a survey
of NAVD83 State Plane Coordinates and NAVD88 vertical datum and provide a CAD file with the horizontal and vertical datums. Seconded by Bill Morgan and motion carried.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to approve a contact with Soils and Structures Inc. for the soil borings needed
for the beach project in the amount of $2,600.00, seconded by Bill Morgan and the motion was carried.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to approve the graveling of So. Extension Rd, North of Mail Route to Mullett-Burt Rd. in the amount of $1,250.00 being shared with Burt Township in an equal amount, seconded by Rachel Osborn, motion passed.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to have Bill Morgan go back to Wade Trim and re-do the Parking Lot Drawing for the Boy Scout Park with an accessible ADA sidewalk to the pavilion, seconded by Karen Morgan, motion passed.
Quotes for painting the pavilions in Topinabee and Boy Scout Park was tabled until the April meeting.
There was a discussion of the Beach Grant Project led by David Ogg.
Motion to pay the bills by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by Karen Morgan, Motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROPOSED MEETING MINUTES FOR WORKSHOP FOR DNR TRUST FUND BEACH GRANT - FEBRUARY 15, 2012
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall on February 15, 2012 at 7:30pm.
The board members present were: Bill Morgan, Rachel Osborn, Karen Morgan and Dennis Dombroski,
John Brown was excused.
Dennis Dombroski led in the Pledge of Allegiance
Bill Morgan called the meeting to order and David Ogg, Park Member, gave an overall view of the project.
The board discussed the following subjects: Design Criteria, drainage, fixed items, docks, retaining wall, ADA pathway and pavers, stairway design and walkway to ADA pathway, fencing, park benches and picnic tables, play ground equipment, artesian well.
Fleis and Vandenbrink was in attendance along with Mr. Tim MacArthur.
Dennis Dombroski offered a motion to approve the agreement with Fleis and Vandenbrink for services
in the amount of $40,900.00 and seconded by Rachel Osborn, by a roll call vote:
Dennis Dombroski Aye
Karen Morgan Aye
Rachel Osborn Aye
Bill Morgan Aye
None Naye
The supervisor declared the motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 1050pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROPOSED MINUTES-FEBRUARY 13, 2012
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall in Topinabee, Michigan at 7:00pm
All Board Members were present: Bill Morgan, Rachel Osborn, Karen Morgan, Dennis Dombroski, and John Brown.
Bill Morgan called the meeting to order at 7:00pm
Dennis Dombroski led the meeting with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
A discussion was led by Clerk Osborn with the projected revenue stream for the fiscal year 2012-2013 for each of the five funds maintained by Mullett Township. The primary purpose of this workshop was to set the
priorities for the expenditures for the General Fund, Fire Fund, Street Light Fund , Library Fund. and
the Liquor Inspection Fund.
The Cost Center Budget Hearing will be set for the regular meeting on March 6, 2012 at 8:00pm
Meeting adjourned at 8:55pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PROPOSED MINUTES
FEBRUARY 7, 2012
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall in Topinabee, Michigan at 8:00pm on February 7, 2012. All Board Members were present: Willard E. Morgan, Jr., Rachel Osborn, Karen Morgan, Dennis Dombroski. and John Brown.
Dennis Dombroski led the citizens in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
John Brown made a motion to approve the January 3, 2012 meeting minutes as presented, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
As Mullett Township representative to the Oak Hill Cemetery Board, John Brown informed the board that Mullett Townships' payment to the cemetery should be the same as fiscal year 2011-2012 for the coming fiscal year 2012-2013 in the amount of $4500.00.
A motion to approve the baggage cart finished by John Brown's Sawmill in the amount of $2265.00 for display at the depot was made by Bill Morgan and seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion carried.
The expense report for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2011-2012 is as follows:
General Fund 101 $64,809.76
Fire Fund 206 34,041.08
Liquor Fund 212 258.36
Light Fund 219 4,549.74
Library Fund 271 13,398.81
Total $116,057.75
Motion by John Brown to approve Presque Isle of Cheboygan Sanitation Inc. for clean up days in the amount
of $580.00 per compacted load, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed. The Clean Up Days are
July 7, 2012 at the Topinabee School in Topinabee and July 14 at Derby Road on the East Side of Mullett
Lake.
John Brown made a motion to approve adding $1350.00 to the cost center of 101258814 in order to pay the invoice from the Cheboygan County Treasurer in the amount of $3814.85, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Dennis Dombroski motioned to approve Cheboygan Title going forward to do a search for the small parcels at each end of the beach area which is going to be improved in the summer of 2012 by a grant from the DNR
Trust Fund in the amount of $l,000.00, seconded by John Brown, Motion passed.
A motion to purchase automation equipment for the Topinabee Library in the amount of $1,350.00 from Alexandria of Salt Lake City, Utah was made by John Brown and seconded by Karen Morgan, motion passed.
Karen Morgan made a motion to have Patty King and Connie Ogg both obtain at township expense, Notary
Public certifications at a cost of $120.00 for both. Seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
John Brown motioned to appoint Patty King the Director of the Topinabee Public Library, seconded by
Dennis Dombroski, motion carried.
Genna Electric of Pellston, Michigan submitted a bid to do the electrical work at the library in the amount of
$2500/00 and was approved by a motion by Dennis Dombroski, and seconded by John Brown, motion
passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to open the library on Wednesdays at 10:00am, thus adding 3 hours to Connie
Ogg's schedule beginning April 1, 2012. Seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to look at a smaller phase of Block 5 development near the steps on the
north end to be accomplised by Wade Trim, John Brown seconded and the motion was carried.
Motion by John Brown to pay the bills as presented, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:35pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
Topinabee Public Library Board Meeting Proposed Minutes
February 6, 2012
The Topinabee Public Library Board met at the Mullett Township Hall in Topinabee Michigan on February 6, 2012 at 5:00pm. All board members were present: Willard E. Morgan, Jr., Rachel Osborn, Karen
Morgan, Dennis Dombroski, John Brown and Warren Meyer.
The following topics were discussed and sent to the Mullett Township Board for approval at their February 7,
2012 Meeting: to purchase the automation system for the library from Alexandria of Salt Lake City, Utah,
to purchase Notary Public certification for both librarians, to approve Patty King as the Director of the
library, to open the library at 10:00am on Wednesday, to hire Geena electric to do work for the library.
Meeting adjourned at 6:30pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PROPOSED MINUTES
JANUARY 3, 2012The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall in Topinabee, Michigan at 8:03pm
on January 3, 2012. All Board Members were present: Willard Morgan, Rachel Osborn, Karen Morgan,
Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
Opening with the Pledge of Allegiance was Dennis Dombroski.
Minutes of the December 5, 2011 meeting were approved with one correction as presented: "Perry Neuman
invoice should read (addition) to cost in the amount of $1244.00, motion offered by Dennis Dombroski and
seconded by John Brown, Motion passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to allow a cap of $150,000.00 matching monies for Mullett Township to contribute to a Transportation, Community, and Systems Preservation Program (TCSP) Grant filed on behalf of Mullett Township by Karyn Warsow in the amount of $1,592,926.00 seconded by Bill Morgan for a roll call vote as follows: John Brown - No, Dennis Dombroski - Yes, Karen Morgan - Yes, Rachel Osborn - Yes, Bill Morgan - Yes.
The Supervisor declared the motion passed.
Motion by John Brown to allow David Ogg to be the owner's representative for Mullett Township on the Beach/Park Grant Construction phase with Bill Morgan, Supervisor as the final arbitor and or decision maker for same. Seconded by Dennis Dombroski and motion passed.
MULLETT TOWNSHIP RESOLUTION 2012 - #1
SUMMER TAX COLLECTION FOR CHEBOYGAN AREA SCHOOLS
WHEREAS; The Cheboygan Area Schools have instituted a summer property tax levy by resolution prior
to January 1, 2012. This was done by provisions of section 1615 of the Michigan School
Code (MCL.380.1613)
WHEREAS: Mullett Township shall agree to collect summer property taxes levied by Cheboygan Area Schools in the amount of 100% of taxes set forth in form L-4029. Each parcel having identification number and not totally exempt from school taxes shall require a collection fee of $2.50 per parcel paid to Mullett Township. Mullett Township shall remit taxes to Cheboygan Area Schools as set forth in the general property tax law for distribution of tax collections and pursuant to the requirements of section 1613 of the school code.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Mullett Township will collect 100% levy of summer taxes (2012) for the Cheboygan Area Schools.
The foregoing resolution offered by: Karen Morgan and supported by: John Brown
Upon a roll call vote: AYES: John Brown, Dennis Dombroski, Karen Morgan, Rachel Osborn and Willard Morgan
The Supervisor declared the resolution adopted.
_______________________
Rachel Osborn, Clerk
CERTIFICATE
I, Rachel Osborn, the duly elected and acting clerk of:
Mullett Township hereby certify the foregoing resolution as adopted by the Township Board of said township at the January 3, 2012 regular meeting at which a quorum was present by a roll call vote of said members as
herinbefore set forth: that said resolution was ordered to take immediate effect.
Clerk, Rachel Osborn
Motion by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown to authorize Clerk Osborn and Supervisor Morgan to sign the approval of the Cheboygan County Interlocal Agreement Recycling Surcharge which will be in effect from December 2012 and will expire in 2018. Passed by a roll call vote as follows: Ayes:
John Brown, Dennis Dombroski, Karen Morgan, Rachel Osborn and Willard Morgan.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown to have Attorney MacArthur look over the service agreement from Fleis and Vandenbrink to be entered into with Mullett Township before signing same.
Motion passed.
John Brown made a motion to pay the bills which was seconded by Dennis Dombroski, Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:33pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEE PROPOSED MINUTES
DECEMBER 5, 2011
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall on December 5, 2011 in Topinabee, Michigan at 8:00pm All Board Members were present: Willard E. Morgan, Jr., Rachel Osborn, Karen Morgan, Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance by Dennis Dombroski.
The minutes from the Board of Trustees' meeting of November 1, 2011 were approved as presented on a motion by John Brown with a second by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Public Comment: A letter regarding the Tiger Grant III support from Dale Claremont was read into the record.
Rachel Osborn made a motion to approve a dry hydrant on Mullett-Burt Road on Mullett Creek with a matching amount of $2,000.00 for a grant which came from the DNR, of which the DNR will also pay $2,000.00 for same. Motion seconded by Dennis Dombroski and passed by the board.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to purchase Terrorism Insurance at a total cost of $200.00 extra on the original policy from Municipal Underwriters of Michigan, seconded by John Brown, Motion passed.
Motion to approve the cost over run from Perry Newman for the storm doors for the Library in the amount of
$1244.00, seconded by John Brown. Motion passed..
NFPA has mandated a RAPID INTERVENTION PROGRAM for fire departments. There are four fire departments which will participate together in this project: Tuscarora, Wolverine, East Mullett and Topinabee Fire Departments. Each department will need to spend $3,500.00 for this program.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance by Dennis Dombroski.
The minutes from the Board of Trustees' meeting of November 1, 2011 were approved as presented on a motion by John Brown with a second by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Public Comment: A letter regarding the Tiger Grant III support from Dale Claremont was read into the record.
Rachel Osborn made a motion to approve a dry hydrant on Mullett-Burt Road on Mullett Creek with a matching amount of $2,000.00 for a grant which came from the DNR, of which the DNR will also pay $2,000.00 for same. Motion seconded by Dennis Dombroski and passed by the board.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to purchase Terrorism Insurance at a total cost of $200.00 extra on the original policy from Municipal Underwriters of Michigan, seconded by John Brown, Motion passed.
Motion to approve the cost over run from Perry Newman for the storm doors for the Library in the amount of
$1244.00, seconded by John Brown. Motion passed..
NFPA has mandated a RAPID INTERVENTION PROGRAM for fire departments. There are four fire departments which will participate together in this project: Tuscarora, Wolverine, East Mullett and Topinabee Fire Departments. Each department will need to spend $3,500.00 for this program.
Therefore, on a motion by Dennis Dombroski to let each department (East Mullett and Topinabee) in Mullett Township to spend up to $3,500 each for a total of $7,000.00, seconded by John Brown, Motion passed
John Brown made a motion to pay the bills as presented, seconded by Dennis Dombroski. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
John Brown made a motion to pay the bills as presented, seconded by Dennis Dombroski. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
Mullett Township Board of Trustees
PROPOSED MEETING MINUTES, November 1, 2011
Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the. Mullett. Township Hall in Topinabee, Michigan, 49791 on November 1, 2011 at 8:01 PM Al Board Members were present: Willard Morgan, Rachel Osborn, Karen Morgan, Dennis Dombroski, and John Brown.
Trustee Dombroski led the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Mullett Township Minutes of October 4, 2011 and October 23. 2011 were approved as presented on a motion by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to spend up to $500.00 for Christmas Decorations for the townhall, library and restroom was seconded by Rachel Osborn, motion passed.
Motion by Karen Morgan to hire R. J. Foth and Company at a cost of $440.00 to clean and wax the townhall floor, seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to have the Cheboygan County Road Commision give Mullett Township a quote for upgrading the boat launch in Topinabee, seconded by Karen Morgan. Motion passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski. to pay the bills seconded by John Brown. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00PM
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
Special Meeting
Sunday-October 23, 2011 Township Board of Trustees Meeting Proposed Minutes
Oct. 4,2011 Mullett Township Board of Trustees Meeting Proposed Minutes
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall at 8:00pm in
The meeting was led with the Pledge of Allegiance by Dennis Dombroski.
The Mullett Township Minutes September 6, 2011, September 8, 2011 (special meeting)
September 28, 2011 (special meeting) were presented and approved as presented by a
motion from Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
On a motion by Dennis Dombroski to have Mullett Township approve $1,000,000.00 for
the application of the Tiger Grant III with a match of 20% or $200.000.00 seconded by
Bill Morgan. Motion passed.
The expense report for the 2nd quarter of the fiscal year for Mullett Township was read
as follows:
General Fund 101 $60,415.59
Fire Fund 206 11,951.56
Liquor Fund 212 258.36
Street Light Fund 219 4,625.54
Library Fund 271 9, 642.59
Total expenses $86,893.64
For July, August, September 2011
Motion by John Brown to appoint Bill Morgan as the person to represent Mullett Township
on the Cheboygan County Trailways Advisory Council with John Brown as the alternate
for Mullett Township. Seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed. Clerk to
notify Council.
RESOLUTION - MULLETT TOWNSHIP 2011 - #8
WHEREAS, the Mullett Township Board of Trustees see a need to improve the walkable
trails, walkable sidewalks and general upgrading of facilities in the parks and
WHEREAS, the Topinabee Development Association has promoted the Streetscape Plan
for the village of Topinabee and
WHEREAS, the Complete Streets Plan will encompass the walkable plans put together by
both the Mullett Township Board of Trustees and the Topinabee Development Association and
WHEREAS, residents plan to apply for grant funds from Federal and State funds to
accomplish more user friendly walkable situations in Mullett Township facilities such as
bike trails also being used for walkable trails as well as the village of Topinabee sidewalks,
crosswalks to help make the community more attractive and
THEREFORE, now be resolved that Mullett Township Board of Trustees and Topinabee
Development Association support the Complete Streets Program effort.
Resolution offered by Board Member Dennis Dombroski
Second offered by Board Member John Brown
Upon a roll call vote: AYES: John Brown
Dennis Dombroski
Karen Morgan
Rachel Osborn
Bill Morgan
Nayes: 0
The supervisor declared the resolution adopted.
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
Upon a motion by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown to replace the water
pump at the Mullett Township Hall at a cost not to exceed $3,000.00. Motion passed.
The Mullett Township Board received a letter of Thanks from the Topinabee Firefighters
Association which was read into the record.
A thank you to the Friends of the Library for a new sign on the lake side of the Topinabee
Library.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to pay the bills, seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15pm
Respectfully submitted
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
October 4, 2011 Meeting Agenda as supplied by Mullett Township Clerk-Rachel Osborn
Sunday-October 23, 2011 Township Board of Trustees Meeting Proposed Minutes
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall at 8:00pm in the Mullett Township Hall in Topinabee, Michigan. All Board Members were present: Willard Morgan, Rachel Osborn, Karen Morgan, Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
Supervisor Morgan opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
On a motion by Dennis Dombroski to cap the Tiger Grant III at $l.2M which was seconded by Bill Morgan on a roll call vote as follows:
Ayes: Dennis Dombroski
Karen Morgan
Rachel Osborn
Bill Morgan
Nayes: John Brown
The supervisor declared the motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
Supervisor Morgan opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
On a motion by Dennis Dombroski to cap the Tiger Grant III at $l.2M which was seconded by Bill Morgan on a roll call vote as follows:
Ayes: Dennis Dombroski
Karen Morgan
Rachel Osborn
Bill Morgan
Nayes: John Brown
The supervisor declared the motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
Oct. 4,2011 Mullett Township Board of Trustees Meeting Proposed Minutes
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall at 8:00pm in
Topinabee, Michigan. All Board Members were present: Willard Morgan, Rachel Osborn,
Karen Morgan, Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
Karen Morgan, Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
The meeting was led with the Pledge of Allegiance by Dennis Dombroski.
The Mullett Township Minutes September 6, 2011, September 8, 2011 (special meeting)
September 28, 2011 (special meeting) were presented and approved as presented by a
motion from Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
On a motion by Dennis Dombroski to have Mullett Township approve $1,000,000.00 for
the application of the Tiger Grant III with a match of 20% or $200.000.00 seconded by
Bill Morgan. Motion passed.
The expense report for the 2nd quarter of the fiscal year for Mullett Township was read
as follows:
General Fund 101 $60,415.59
Fire Fund 206 11,951.56
Liquor Fund 212 258.36
Street Light Fund 219 4,625.54
Library Fund 271 9, 642.59
Total expenses $86,893.64
For July, August, September 2011
Motion by John Brown to appoint Bill Morgan as the person to represent Mullett Township
on the Cheboygan County Trailways Advisory Council with John Brown as the alternate
for Mullett Township. Seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed. Clerk to
notify Council.
RESOLUTION - MULLETT TOWNSHIP 2011 - #8
WHEREAS, the Mullett Township Board of Trustees see a need to improve the walkable
trails, walkable sidewalks and general upgrading of facilities in the parks and
WHEREAS, the Topinabee Development Association has promoted the Streetscape Plan
for the village of Topinabee and
WHEREAS, the Complete Streets Plan will encompass the walkable plans put together by
both the Mullett Township Board of Trustees and the Topinabee Development Association and
WHEREAS, residents plan to apply for grant funds from Federal and State funds to
accomplish more user friendly walkable situations in Mullett Township facilities such as
bike trails also being used for walkable trails as well as the village of Topinabee sidewalks,
crosswalks to help make the community more attractive and
THEREFORE, now be resolved that Mullett Township Board of Trustees and Topinabee
Development Association support the Complete Streets Program effort.
Resolution offered by Board Member Dennis Dombroski
Second offered by Board Member John Brown
Upon a roll call vote: AYES: John Brown
Dennis Dombroski
Karen Morgan
Rachel Osborn
Bill Morgan
Nayes: 0
The supervisor declared the resolution adopted.
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
Upon a motion by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown to replace the water
pump at the Mullett Township Hall at a cost not to exceed $3,000.00. Motion passed.
The Mullett Township Board received a letter of Thanks from the Topinabee Firefighters
Association which was read into the record.
A thank you to the Friends of the Library for a new sign on the lake side of the Topinabee
Library.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to pay the bills, seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15pm
Respectfully submitted
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
October 4, 2011 Meeting Agenda as supplied by Mullett Township Clerk-Rachel Osborn
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AGENDA, OCTOBER 4, 2011
CALL TO ORDER: WILLARD MORGAN
Pledge: Dennis Dombroski
Minutes: Board will accept as presented or read: September 6, 2011
September 8 Special Meeting, 2011
September 28, Special Meeting 2011
OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT:
Keith Phillips - Lot split
Jim Partee “” “”
LIBRARY REPORT: PATTY KING
John Brown:
Dennis Dombroski: Fire Inspection Ordinance discussion
Karen Morgan:
Rachel Osborn: Financial Report for 2 nd quarter of fiscal year: Mullett Township Appoint a member of the board to the Cheboygan Trailways Advisory Council
Reading of the support resolution for Complete Streets as requested by Tom O'Hare
Motion to approve the 20% match for the Tiger Grant III since this will be completed by October 31, 2011 and sent by Karyn Warsow:
Discussion of the Blight Ordinance and consideration of whether to go forward with same.
Burt Township has voted to give the Topinabee Public Library a $1,000.00 check for contracted services which our library supplies to them
Thank you note from Firefighters Association:
Bill Morgan: New water pump for townshall?
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL
MEETING PROPOSED MINUTES, SEPTEMBER 28, 2011
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall in Topinabee,
Michigan on September 28, 2011 in a Special Meeting at 7:30pm. The Board Members
present were Willard Morgan, Rachel Osborn, Karen Morgan, Dennis Dombroski.
Trustee John Brown was an excused absence.
The meeting was opened by Clerk Osborn at 7:31pm
David Ogg gave a presentation on the Mullett/Topinabee Beach Front DNR Grant, which
required an update of the following resolution to gain more points for the grant:
RESOLUTION TO SEEK MICHIGAN NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND AND
GRANT PROGRAM ASSISTANCE
WHEREAS, Mullett Township has a Five Year Parks and Recreation Plan on file with the
Michigan Department of Natural Resources, which describes the physical and social features
existing recreation facilities and desired action to be taken for recreation in the Township and
WHEREAS, a Special Meeting was held on September 28, 2011 at 7:30pm in the Mullett
Township Hall, Topinabee, Michigan to provide public comment and solicit additional
input for the proposed Mullett/Topinabee Lakeside Park and Beach property to better serve
the needs of the community, and
WHEREAS, Mullett Township acknowledges that the Township will be required to provide
a 30% local match from the Township's General Fund balance upon acceptance of this
application seeking Michigan Natural Resources Trust Funds, Michigan
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Mullett Township Board of Trustees hereby agrees
to undertake the development and enhancement of the Mullett/Topinabee Waterfront Part at
a projected total cost of $410,000.00 and will provide a 30% financial match if awarded a
Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant.
AYES: 4
Nayes: 0
Absent: 1
Date Adopted: 9-28-11
I, Rachel Osborn, Mullett Township Clerk, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and
original copy of a resolution adopted by the Mullett Township Board at a Special Meeting
held on the 28th day of September 2011.
___________________
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
Wade Trim of Gaylord, Michigan presented a concept plan for the Tiger Grant III and
a discussion ensued with comments from the public as well as the board.
Meeting adjourned at 10:35pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
Michigan on September 28, 2011 in a Special Meeting at 7:30pm. The Board Members
present were Willard Morgan, Rachel Osborn, Karen Morgan, Dennis Dombroski.
Trustee John Brown was an excused absence.
The meeting was opened by Clerk Osborn at 7:31pm
David Ogg gave a presentation on the Mullett/Topinabee Beach Front DNR Grant, which
required an update of the following resolution to gain more points for the grant:
RESOLUTION TO SEEK MICHIGAN NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND AND
GRANT PROGRAM ASSISTANCE
WHEREAS, Mullett Township has a Five Year Parks and Recreation Plan on file with the
Michigan Department of Natural Resources, which describes the physical and social features
existing recreation facilities and desired action to be taken for recreation in the Township and
WHEREAS, a Special Meeting was held on September 28, 2011 at 7:30pm in the Mullett
Township Hall, Topinabee, Michigan to provide public comment and solicit additional
input for the proposed Mullett/Topinabee Lakeside Park and Beach property to better serve
the needs of the community, and
WHEREAS, Mullett Township acknowledges that the Township will be required to provide
a 30% local match from the Township's General Fund balance upon acceptance of this
application seeking Michigan Natural Resources Trust Funds, Michigan
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Mullett Township Board of Trustees hereby agrees
to undertake the development and enhancement of the Mullett/Topinabee Waterfront Part at
a projected total cost of $410,000.00 and will provide a 30% financial match if awarded a
Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant.
AYES: 4
Nayes: 0
Absent: 1
Date Adopted: 9-28-11
I, Rachel Osborn, Mullett Township Clerk, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and
original copy of a resolution adopted by the Mullett Township Board at a Special Meeting
held on the 28th day of September 2011.
___________________
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
Wade Trim of Gaylord, Michigan presented a concept plan for the Tiger Grant III and
a discussion ensued with comments from the public as well as the board.
Meeting adjourned at 10:35pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP SPECIAL MEETING
PROPOSED MINUTES,SEPTEMBER 8, 2011
The Mullett Township Board met at the Mullett Township Hall at 7:30pm in Topinabee
Michigan on September 8, 2011.
All Board Members were present: Willard E. Morgan, Rachel Osborn, Karen Morgan, Dennis Dombroski, and John Brown.
Bill Morgan opened the meeting at 7:30pm with a general discussion of the Tiger Grant III
Paul Repasky, Tom O'Hare, Mary O'Hare, Karyn Warsow, Irene Tryban also attended.
By a motion from Bill Morgan and a second by Dennis Dombroski, it was moved to go
forward with an approval of a pre process application by Karyn Warsow for the Tiger
Grant III. Motion passed.
John Brown made a motion to not exceed $10,000.00 for a preliminary study by Wade
Trim and seconded by Dennis Dombroski for the following:
Survey from the South End of Block 5 to Beeson Street
Review of Conceptual Design
Detail and Itemized Cost Estimating
Motion passed,
Meeting adjourned 9:35pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PROPOSED MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall at 1491 No. Straits Highway in Topinabee Michigan at 8:00pm
All Board Members were present:
Willard E. Morgan,Rachel Osborn, Karen Morgan, Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance by Dennis Dombroski.
Motion by John Brown to accept the minutes of the August 2, 2011 meeting as presented, Seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion carried.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to accept a proposal from Brian Coffell to paint, caulk and repair the Mullett Township Hall at a cost of $5,200.00. Seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Motion by Bill Morgan to renew Mullett Township Contract with the Cheboygan County Humane Shelter at a cost of $750.00 per year. Seconded by Karen Morgan, Motion passed.
Bill Morgan made a motion to accept an engineering quote from Wade Trim to prepare design elements for Block 5 in Mullett Township at a cost of $7,850.00. Seconded by
Dennis Dombroski and motion passed.
John Brown made a motion to accept a quote from Wade Trim to prepare design elements for Boy Scout Parking Lot at a cost of $6,875.00, seconded by Rachel Osborn, Motion
passed.
John Brown made a motion to go ahead with the bid submitted by the Cheboygan County Road Commission for South Extension Road North of Numbers Rd., at a cost of
$24,912.28 as our share of this project which will be shared with Burt Township. Seconded by Dennis Dombroski. Motion passed.
A motion to pay the bills was made by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown, motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:48pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PROPOSED MINUTES, AUGUST 2, 2011
Karen Morgan, Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dennis Dombroski.
Minutes of the July 5, 2011 meeting were read and approved with a motion by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT; Dennis Lennox, Bob English, David Ogg, Tony Dauer, Carl Muscott, Patty King, Paul Chapoton copy of website report attached.
There was a discussion with Jim Haslock about doing some splits on his property on Davis Street in Topinabee. He would like to build several pole buildings on same. The information will be sent to Township Counsel for review, John Brown made a motion to deny his application to the board for the necessary split, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion carried.
Karyn Warsow, of the Marrickar Group. LLC gave a presentation regarding the Tigar Grant. A motion was made by Dennis Dombroski to let Karyn go ahead with a preliminary grant application which will be reviewed by the board before the deadline which is October 31, 2011 seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
There will be a TDA Meeting on September 14, 2011 which Dennis Dombroski will attend.
Dennis Dombroski offered a motion to increase line item 101-276001.2 $3,000.00 to hire a firm to research and reclaim lots in the Burt-Mullett Cemetery. Burt Township will share the expense for same. Seconded by John Brown, motion carried.
Once the Beach Grant is scored, the board will have a chance to go over and give the final approval sometime in September 2011.
Karen Morgan is looking into a possible lease with the owner of the lot across from the boat launch. John Brown offered a motion to offer $500.00/year for leasing the lot with Mr. MacArthur drawing up a lease should the owner accept. Seconded by Dennis Dombroski.
Motion passed.
Bill Morgan made a motion to table the painting of the townhall and the firehall, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion carried.
John Brown motioned to approve the plowing of the Boy Scout public access by the Cheboygan County Road Commission for a fee of $557.12, seconded by Dennis Dombroski. motion carried. (this access is used the fire department to use the dry hydrant)
Dennis Dombroski motioned to table the quote from Wade Trim to go ahead with the engineering and etc for Block 5, seconded by John Brown, motion carried.
John Brown motioned to table the quote from Wade Trim to go ahead with the engineering and etc. for the enhancement project for Topinabee. Seconded by Dennis Dombroski,
motion carried.
Motion Dennis Dombroski to purchase a bike rack for the townhall, seconded by John Brown. motion carried.
Bill Morgan talked about the possibility of enacting a Blight Ordinance for Mullett Township.
Mr. MacArthur will provide sample ordinances for same.
Bill Morgan will be contacting several Engineering firms about the parking lot at the Boy Scout Park and report back next month.
Bill Morgan will be attending the MAPS meeting at the Hack-Ma-Tack on Saturday, August 5 to represent Mullett Township.
The Planning Commission Meeting - August 3, 2011 - Public Hearing for the Topinabee Village re-zoning.
Rachel Osborn made a motion to purchase a laminator for the library at a cost not to exceed $1,600.00, seconded by Karen Morgan, motion carried. (there will be grants to pay for this purchase)
John Brown made a motion to pay the bills, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 10:45pm
Respectfully submitted
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
www.mulletttownship@yahoo.com
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AGENDA, AUGUST 2. 2011
OPEN WITH PLEDGE - DENNIS DEMBROSKI
MINUTES OF JULY 5, 2011
PUBLIC COMMENT: Limit to three minutes please
PRESENTATION BY WADE TRIM: TIGER GRANT,
JOHN BROWN COMMENTS:
DENNIS DOMBROSKI COMMENTS:
kAREN MORGAN COMMENTS:
RACHEL OSBORN COMMENTS:
A list of the contributions made by Paul and Debbie Chapoton are as follows:
Friends of the Library: $400.00,
TDA - $150.00($50.00 for clean-up day),
MAPS - $125.00
Topinabee Firefighters - $100.00,
Eagle Scout Project, $100.00,
Veterans Pier Project - $75.00.
Expenses for site - $50.00. This list will go into the record.
We have received a quote for plowing the Boy Scout public access from Rd Comm. At a cost of $557.12 for the winter. Need motion for same
Bill Morgan to get quotes for Boy Scout Park restrooms?
Block 5 quote from Wade Trim for topo, pre eng, cost est, permits, mtgs and etc. $7,850.00 Should we go ahead with project? Will need motion for same.
Transportation Enhancement Grant at a cost of $39.650 for topo, pre eng, cost est., mtgs, grant app and etc.
Do we go ahead with this project?
At the TDA meeting in July, someone asked why we did not have a bike rack at the townhall? It seems that since we are promoting trails, it would be appropriate to put a bike rack on the south side of the townhall? Should we do this purchase of same?
Bill Morgan comments:
TOPINABEE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
PROPOSED MINUTES, AUGUST 2, 2011
The Topinabee Public Library Board met at the Mullett Township Hall at 7:30pm on August 2, 2011. All Board Members were present: Willard E. Morgan, Rachel Osborn, Karen Morgan, Dennis Dombroski, John Brown and Warren Meyer.
Bill Morgan opened the meeting and a discussion was entered into about a book sale within the library which the librarians would hold for several days. They would need to add some hours for Connie to run this sale. A motion by Dennis Dombroski to approve the extra hours needed and seconded by Bill Morgan, motion carried.
Patty King said she would be contributing $500.00 from the TAC funds for flowers next year if we could hold the money in the savings account. Yes, we can hold the dedicated funds until needed and she will remind us in the Spring when the flowers are planted.
The bid from Oxley cannot be continued at present and with a motion by Warren Meyer to start the bidding process and Architect Forum advertise again for bids, seconded by Bill Morgan, motion carried.
Patty King reported on the circulation of the library which has been quite high. She is keeping a log of people visiting and of people actually using the library and the computers on site. The Summer Reading Program has been very successful and Friends of the Library are supporting same.
There was a discussion of the automation system which will be needed in the library in the future. It was decided that Roger Mendel should help us find a suitable vendor for the automation purchase since he has a lot of experience with library systems and MelCat.
The board is sending a motion to buy a laminator up to the regular township board for approval by Dennis Dombroski, seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00pm
Respectfully Submitted
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
PROPOSED MINUTES
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES, JULY 5, 2011
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall at 8:00pm in Topinabee, Michigan.
All Board Members were present: Willard Morgan, Rachel Osborn, Karen Morgan, Dennis Dombroski, and John Brown.
Leading the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance was Dennis Dombroski.
John Brown made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 7, 2011 meeting as read, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion carried.
OPEN FORUM: Carl Muscott, David Ogg, Dennis Jonski, Paul Chapoton, Tom O'hare, Mary O'hare.
Mr. Paul Chapoton informed the board and the public of the change of web address for the new website for Mullett Township which would now be at mullettgov-clerk.org.
Mr. Tim MacArthur, township counsel, brought to the attention of the board that the Pool Commission has disbanded for the present time because of lack of interest of the surrounding townships. He also said that the application from Merit Network is complete and the officers of the township can now sign and return the completed forms to Merit Network.
John Brown reported that the DNR would NOT have any timber land for sale in Mullett Township this year.
Dennis Dombroski brought attention to the board about the bad conditions on Mail Route Rd, So. Extension and Mullett-Burt roads. He also had met with Wade Trim in getting a quote for doing a parking lot on Block 5.
Karen Morgan explained a transfer of $250.00 from the General Fund to the Liquor Fund.
Motion to accept a quote from Brian Coffell Construction to repair the cable ends of the Townhall and Firehall with double 4"vinyl and 5/8" J Channel made by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by Karen Morgan, motion carried.
John Brown made a motion to add Irene Tryban, Deputy Clerk and Helen Zimmer Deputy Treasurer to all bank accounts, seconded by Dennis Dombroski and the motion was carried.
Rachel Osborn made a motion to pay the Chapotons $1,000.00 for their work to put together the new website for Mullett Township which will now be known as mullettgov-clerk.org, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Motion to have ABC Rustics build a library table at a cost of $325.00 was offered by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski. Motion passed.
Rachel Osborn read and explained the expenditures for the first quarter of the fiscal year: April 1, to June 30, 2011 as follows: General Fund - $599120.349 Fire Fund - $83,351.18, Liquor Fund - $172.24, Street Light Fund - $39097.929 Library Fund - $9.971.43 for a total of $155.713.11.
A bid from Dennis Belanger Concrete. LLC to repair the floor around the firehall drain at the Topinabee Firehall was presented and motioned by Dennis Dombroski to accept at $975.00 and was seconded by John Brown, motion carried.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to hire Neuman Construction to build four screen and storm doors for the Topinabee Public Library at a cost of $2700.00 with the design features and hardware to be determined at a later date, seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Motion by John Brown to hire C & J Excavating to hand dig a trench around East Mullett Firehall at a cost of $490.00, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Bill Morgan said that he and Dennis Dombroski had met with Wade Trim regarding the implementation of a parking lot on Block 5. Also, informed the board of the recent MTA insurance plan being cancelled for lack of funds.
Rachel Osborn presented DNR plans for Vault restrooms at Boy Scout Park which would replace existing ones at an estimated cost of $5,000.00. Bill Morgan will be getting quotes for both the DNR plans and also a plan which Dennis Dombroski suggested of a lined vinyl model restroom.
John Brown motioned to pay the bills as presented, seconded by Dennis Dombroski motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:40pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MEETING - JUNE 7, 2011
The regular meeting of the Mullett Township Board of Trustees was held at the Mullett Township Hall in Topinabee, Michigan at 8:00pm. All Board Members were present: Willard E. Morgan, Rachel Osborn, Karen Morgan, Dennis Dombroski and John Brown. Eighteen citizens from Mullett Township also attended.
Opening the meeting was Dennis Dombroski with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Paul Chapoton gave a presentation of the new website for Mullett Township which he and his wife: Debbie Chapoton have been working on for several months. The website was well received and the board will be considering the adoption of same at the July 5th regular meeting. The website address is as follows: www.mullettov-clerk.blogspot.com. A big thank you to the Chapotons for their work.
Public Comment: Gary Droshagen wants the Road Commission to consider reducing the scope of the Cook Road Project. Bill Morgan will discuss with Road Commission.
Others participating: Dennis Jonski, Bob English, Warren Meyer,
Mary O'hare, Carl Muscott, Connie Ogg, Patti King and Tim MacArthur, Township Attorney
There will be a new day for the Topinabee Library to open starting Saturday, June 18, 2011 will be the first day of opening from 10:00am to 2:00pm. This is an additional day of service to the community of Mullett Township.
Steve Grinnell made a presentation of the new MTA (Michigan Township Association) self insurance plan being offered to all townships in Michigan. It will be known as WCSIF Insurance Fund. He explained this new fund is for workers compensation and is unique in the fact that it is a non-profit and any monies left over at the end of the year after all claims are paid, WCSIF would rebate dividends to the member participants. The Accident Fund which Mullett Township now owns would not be paying dividends since it is a for profit company. On a motion made by Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown, the board voted to adopt the WCSIF as the new insurance for workers compensation for Mullett Township workers. Motion passed. (An upfront savings of about $800.00 will be realized immediately).
John Brown mentioned there will be a DNR Timber Cutting forum at the Tuscarora Hall on June 28" for 3-7 pm.
Dennis Dombroski had gone to a Burt-Mullett Cemetery Meeting where it was decided there will need to be a new flag pole put up to replace a wooden one.
John Brown made a motion to have Cheboygan County Treasurers' Office print, stuff and mail the summer tax bills, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Karen Morgan motioned to have Bruce Thompson and Brian Wallace put in the docks at the beach at a cost of $450.00 for three docks, $72.00 for six buoys and the cost of new chains, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Motion by John Brown to approve contract with Merit Network as reviewed by Tim MacArthur, seconded by Dennis Dombroski and passed by a roll call vote:
Ayes: John Brown Dennis Dombroski Karen Morgan Rachel Osborn Willard Morgan
Nays: NONE Motion declared passed.
It was brought to the attention of the librarian there was a mis-statement on the request for quotes for the electrical work at the library. The original request called for new outside barn lights, Dennis Dombroski will ask Architect Forum to rewrite the engineering drawings and remove the request for new outside lights.
Bill Morgan explained there will be an increase in the quote for the fire hail since there was severe damage in the ceiling and added repair work needed to be done to correct rotten boards.
Brian Coffell Builders offered a quote to put in stairs at the Sutherland Dock which will facilitate patrons coming to visit the stores at a cost of approximately $1150.00. Motion offered Rachel Osborn and seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
The township is moving forward with the rezoning effort to make Topinabee a Village Center for zoning purposes only. There will be a meeting at the Cheboygin County Planning and Zoning regular meeting which will take place at 7:00pm on July 61h. The meeting will be in the Commissioners Room on the first floor of the Cheboygan County Building..
Bob English, Topinabee Fire Chief, presented the list of needs for the Topinabee Fire Department. A discussion of the ice rescue boat which was on the list will take place at a later date.
There will be a Library Board Meeting at 7:30pm on July 5th to discuss, to add if necessary and adopt a Library Policy for the Topinabee Public Library. Also, a Library Board Meeting will be held on August 2 to discuss, to approve a new vendor for the bar coding system.
There was an extensive discussion of Block 5 regarding the possibility of going forward with the parking lot which was proposed by Flies and Vandenbrink in the site plan of several years ago. This is a much needed area for parking of boat trailers, snowmobile trailers, bicycle vans and etc, to eliminate parking on the side of highway 27. Bill Morgan will be contacting Wade Trim for engineering specifications and quotes to finish this project.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to pay the bills as presented, seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 10:50pm
Respectfully submitted, Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
New township e-mail: mulletttownship@yahoo.com
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AGENDA, MAY 5, 2011 8:00 pm
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE
FOIA POLICY MACARTHUR
LIBRARY POLICY MacArthur
MINUTES, APRIL 5, 8, 15
Public Comment:
Closing Public Comment:
Dennis Dombroski:
John Brown
Karen Morgan:
Rachel Osborn:
CONSIDER PAYING FIRE TRUCK LEASEHOLD AGREEMENT now instead of waiting until next year. The payoff is about $18,200 with an interest payment less than $200.00. The total interest payment for the year would be $1,120.39, If we pay off truck we will save about $900.00 in interest payments. We had decided to open a CD for $40K in April, however, will not see but about .04% in interest. It would be wise to pay off the truck and save the interest payment. Need motion for same.
A FOIA Coordinator line item under the clerk's budget will need to be funded on a line item number of 101-215-702.2 at a budget of $1,200.00 to be paid starting the month of May forward. Need motion for same.
Clerk will read the expense report for the last quarter of fiscal year 2010-2011
Consider the recall meeting held at Tuscarora to recall two Rd. Commissoners? Is that connected to any contracts or business we have with the Rd. Comm.? Is there a public good obtained by having and attending this meeting?
Read resignation letter from Deputy Clerk, Teresa Schepperly and introduce Irene Tryban
Discuss the proposal and bid made by Brian Coffell Builders to paint the Topinabee Fire Hall. Read the bid.
Motion to add line item to pay Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency in the amount of $758.48 on line item 101101228.2. The funding of this line item needs to be $2,000.00 for future events in the coming fiscal year. Our contribution to the state of Michigan is for 2010 calendar year.
Anyone want to attend Summer MTA at Crystal Mountain? Board Members
MULLETT TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MEETING
PROPOSED MINUTES
MAY 5, 2011
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall on May 5, 2011 at 8:00pm. All Board Members were present: Willard E. Morgan, Rachel Osborn, Karen S. Morgan, Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
Opening with the Pledge of Allegiance was Dennis Dombroski.
The minutes of the April 5, 2011 were read and approved with the following correction:
Mr. Brown will be charging $75.00/mowing and the Fire Fund CD will be labeled SCBA. Motion by John Brown to approve and seconded by Dennis Dombroski. Motion passed.
The minutes of the April 8, 2011 Special Meeting were read and approved as read by a motion from Dennis Dombroski and seconded by Karen Morgan, Motion passed.
The minutes of the April 15, 2011 Special Meeting were read and approved as read by a motion from Dennis Dombroski and seconded by John Brown. Motion passed.
Public Comment: Mr. Jonski, Mr. Muscott letter attached to minutes. Mr. O'Hare, Mrs. King, Warren Meyer
Dennis Dombroski discussed the Narrow Band Radios that will need to be purchased for the Fire Department by 2013.
John Brown said he has put in the docks at the Public Boat Launch and he will be putting in the rest of the docks in June.
A motion to pay off the Leasehold Agreement for the Fire Truck in the amount of approximately $l8,200.00 in principle and approximately $500.00 in interest to save about $900.00 in interest and fund 206990994 in the amount of $18,200.00 and 206991995 in the amount of $500.00 made by Karen Morgan and seconded by John Brown. Motion passed with the provision of putting $20,000.00 in a CD in Onaway Federal Credit Union which will satisfy the motion made in April 5, 2011 minutes.
Motion by John Brown to add line item 101-215-702.2 to fund the FOIA Co-ordinator Compensation of $1,200.00 per year. Seconded by Dennis Dombroski, Motion passed.
Rachel Osborn read all the disbursements for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2010 - 2011 as follows: General Fund: $58,491.39, Fire Fund: $22,338.68, Liquor Fund: $301.44, Street Light Fund: $6,117.08, Library Fund: $12,087.15 for a total of $99,335.74.
Attached is a letter from the Deputy Clerk who is retiring and being replaced by Irene Tryban as of May 1, 2011.
Motion made by Dennis Dombroski to hire Brian Coffell Builders to paint the Topinabee Fire Hall on the inside and also to increase line item 206901970 by $10,000.00 to cover the cost of $6,528.48. Seconded by John Brown. Motion passed.
Motion to add line item to pay Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency in the amount of $758.48 on line item 101-101-228.2 and fund the line item in the amount of $2,000.00 for future events in the coming fiscal year made by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski. Motion passed.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to do tree removal and ditching on Cook Road between Derby Road and Quail Road at an estimated cost of $28,750.73 with a 2% fee to Cheboygan County Road Commission to start the project. Seconded by Karen Morgan. Motion passed.
John Brown motioned to approve a road project on South Extension Road from Numbers North approximately 1332 feet at an estimated cost of $48,321.70 with a 2% fee to Cheboygan County Road Commission to start the project. Seconded by Karen Morgan. Motion passed. (Burt Township will pay one-half of the project).
Motion to approve Exhibit 3 FOIA FEE SCHEDULE of the Freedom of Information Act Policy and Procedures and note on page eleven of the policy that seeing EXHIBIT 3 will explain the fee schedule made by John Brown and supported by Dennis Dombroski, by roll call vote:
AYES: John Brown
Dennis Dombroski
Karen Morgan
Rachel Osborn
Willard Morgan
NAYS: NONE
Motion declared passed.
Motion to approve the FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT POLICY AND PROCEDURES with a note on page eleven to see EXHIBIT 3 for the fee schedule
offered by John Brown and supported by Dennis Dombroski with a roll call vote:
AYES: John Brown
Dennis Dombroski
Karen Morgan
Rachel Osborn
Willard Morgan
NAYS: NONE
Motion declared passed.
Motion to have only a synopsis of the monthly township minutes for Mullett Township put in the Straitsland Resorter was offered by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski.
Motion passed with one nay by Rachel Osborn
John Brown made a motion to pay the bills as presented, supported by Dennis Dombroski.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:45pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
MULLETT TOWNSHIP SPECIAL MEETING
MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APRIL 15, 2011 - 6:30PM MULLETT TOWNSHIP HALL TOPINABEE, MICHIGAN 49791
AGENDA
Call meeting to order: Willard Morgan Pledge of Allegiance:
Public Comment:
Discuss, review and consider a Freedom of Information Act policy. If board wants to adopt the policy, that will be done also
Discuss, review and adopt a resolution to appoint a FOIA co-ordinator and establish a compensation for the duties that are separate from the statutory duties presently being perfomed by the clerk
Consider and discuss a policy for the Topinabee Library
To discuss the duties of the Constable
To discuss and pass a motion to hire Stanley Florenski
To discuss and pass a motion to hire Mike Marks
Discussion of paving a pad at the drive way of the old school house
Discussion of April 8, 2011 meeting
Respectfully submitted,
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
RO/s
Mullett Township Minutes
MULLETT TOWNSHIP SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES, APRIL 15, 2011
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met in a Special Meeting on April 15, 2011 at 6.30 p.m. at the Mullett Township Hall, 1491 No. Straits Highway, Topinabee, Michigan 49791. The board members present were as follows: Willard Morgan, Rachel Osborn, Karen Morgan, John Brown, Dennis Dombroski was excused.
The meeting was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Willard Morgan.
Public comment: Dennis Jonski, Carl Muscott letter attached for the record, Mary Jan Miller, Tom O'hare
There. was an extensive discussion of the FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT policy which was led by Attorney MacArthur. A formal adoption of this policy will take place at the regularly scheduled meeting on May 5, 2001 at 8 p.m.
There was a review of the Resolution to appoint a FOIA CO-ORDINATOR for Mullett Township Also discussion of same, the Resolution is as follows:
MULLETT TOWNSHIP
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT COORDINATOR RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, Public Act 442, of 1976, MCL 15.231. et seq. provides for public access to certain public records of public bodies and prescribes the powers and duties of certain public officers and public bodies: and
WHEREAS, it is the public policy of this state that all persons, except those persons incarcerated in state or local cortectio0al facilities, are entitled to full and complete information, regarding the affairs of government And the official acts of those who represent them as public officials and public employees and that the people shall be informed so that they may fully participate in the democratic process: and
WHEREAS, section 6 of the Act requires that a township shall designate an individual as the public body's Freedom of Information Act Coordinator, who shall be responsible for accepting and processing request for the township's :PLiblic records, and for approving a denial under section 5 of the act:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that on April 15, 2011,. the Mullett Township Board designates the Mullet Township Clerk, Rachel Osborn to serve as the Township. FOIA Coordinator.
Resolution offered by Board Member John Brown
Second offered by Board Member Willard Morgan.
Upon a roll call vote the following voted: Aye: John Brown, Karen Morgan, Rachel Osborn, Willard Morgan
Nay: None
The Supervisor declared the resolution. adopted.
Rachel Osborn, Clerk
Motion by Will Morgan to pay the FOIA: Coordinator an additional $100.0 per month, for the added duties which are not-statutory duties of the clerk. Karen Morgan seconded; Motion passed. .
Motion by Will Morgan ,to hire Stanley Florenski at a rate of $9.00 per hour to be effective retroactively commencing on April 11, 2011. Seconded by John Brown, Motion passed.
Motion by Karen Morgan to hire Mike Marks for the season: May thru Sept. at a rate of $500.00 to take care of Library gardens and Chamberlain Park. 'Secondedi by John Brown Motion passed.
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Willard Morgan made a motion that all books marked DISCARD can be sold by the Topinabee Library Friends of the Library at their Book Sales and they will retain the proceeds and purchase items for the Topinabee Library as the library makes request for their needs
Seconded by Karen Morgan, Motion passed.
Library Policy, Constable duties, paving old School House Parking Lot tabled until next month.
Meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk .
ATTENTION MULLETT TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS
There will be a special meeting of the Mullett Township Board on Friday, April 8, 2011 at 6:30pm. This is an open meeting to address general business. Meeting will be held at the Mullett Township Hall, Topinabee, Michigan
Mullett Township Clerk
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Lake Township Minutes
SPECIAL MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEE MINUTES
April 8, 2011
The Mullett Township Board met at the Mullett Township Hall on April 8, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. The Board Members present were: Willard Morgan, Rachel Osborn, Karen Morgan and Dennis Dombroski. John Brown, Trustee, was excused.
The meeting was led with the Pledge of Allegiance by Dennis Dombroski.
Mr. Carl Muscott offered several reasons why the Mullett Township Board of Trustees couldnot go ahead with the special meeting.
All of the following motions were made with the provision that if the meeting was nullified, the motions Would be made at a future meeting of the board.
Dennis Dombroski made a motion to hire Stanley Florenski at a rate of $9.00/hr with no more than 20 hours as Ralph Florenski needs to do the maintenance work for Mullett Township. This motion was seconded by Karen Morgan, motion passed.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to hire Mike Mikes for eleven hours a month to take care of the flowers and fauna around the Topinabee Public Library including the fountain and park •areas at a cost of $500.00 for the summer season. This motion was seconded by Bill Morgan. Motion passed.
There was a discussion regarding Clean-up Day on July 9, 2011 in Topinabee. Bill Morgan will see about getting a pad laid in the driveway of the old school house. He will get quotes from Straits Area Paving and if not to expensive, the old school house might be a better place to have the clean up day.
Motion by Rachel Osborn to have the Mullett Township Board meet on April 15, 2011. at 6:30 p.m. at the Mullett Township Hall in Topinabee, Michigan. Seconded by Bill Morgan. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted.
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
Mullett Township Board of Trustees
Meeting, April 5, 2011
The Mullett Township Board of Trustees met at the Mullett Township Hall in April 5, 2011 at 8 p.m. All Board Mernbers were present: Willard Morgan, Rachel Osborn, Karen Morgan, Dennis Dombroski and John Brown.
Opening with the Pledge: Dennis Dombroskl
Open Forum: .Misters Chevelier, Jonski, Muscott, Chapoton, English, O'Hare and Mary Ann Gale, Mary O'Hare, Mary Jan Miller, Connie Ogg, and Patty King
Minutes were approved as read with. one correction: Karen Morgan seconded the motion regarding the raise in wages for Helen Zimmer, motion Was passed unanimously. Notion by John Brown, seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion carried.
Mr. Tim MacArthur attended the meeting and read a letter concerning: MAY A. TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE PERFORM. COMPENSATION SERVICES FOR HIS/OR HER TOWNSHIP? (a copy of letter on file With minutes) Letter answering in the affirmative.
John Brown attending the Planning Commission and stated his company would be charging $12.00 per section to put in and take out the township docks.
Dennis Dombroski attended the Burt Trail Meeting.
Karen Morgan stated the $15,000.00 was added to the Fire Truck Fund in the form of a new CD. Also, $4,000.00 was set up in a new CD Fire Fund labeled ASCEV for new air tanks to be used in the future.
Motion made by John Brown and seconded by Dennis Dombroski to transfer from the Fire Fund Savings at Citizens. National Bank $40,000.00 into a CD .at Onaway Credit Union which will earn more interest Motion passed.
Motion to retain Tim MacArthur- as the Township attorney for the fiscal year 2011-12 with a retainer of $500.00 was made by Dennis. Dombroski and seconded by John Brown, Motion passed.
John Brown made motion to add $2,500.00 to line item 101 266-81 4 which is the Attorney fees for 2010-2011. Seconded b Dennis Dombroski, motion passed.
Motion to have Architect Forum go ahead with only getting bids for the electrical work to be done at the Topinabee Publie Library at a cost of $1,500.00 made by John Brown and seconded b Dennis Dombroski. Motion passed.
Bill Morgan made a motion to accept the contract offered by Presque Isle and Cheboygan Sanitation Inc. for July 19, 2011. at Topinabee and July 16, 2011 at Derby Road, seconded by - Karen Morgan, Motion passed.
Motion made by Karen Morgan to have the Board and Deputies attend the Spring MTA at either St. Ignace or Garland at a cost of $89.00 early, bird registration. Bill Morgan seconded. Motion passed.
Motion was made: by Dennis Dombroski to have Karen Morgan purchase six table and bench combinations for the library and pavilion at a cost not to exceed $3500.00. Seconded by John Brown, motion passed.
Motion made by Rachel Osborn to hire Mike Màrks to take care of the gardens at a cost of $10.00 per hours for five hours a week and to purchase needed garden supplies not to exceed $500.00. The work would need to be done from May thru September 2011. Motion died for lack of support.
Motion by Dennis Dombroski to gravel So. Extension Road from Mullett-Burt Road south to Topinabee Mail Route at a cost of $2,500.00 for Mullett Township one half of cost, Burt Township to pay the other half. John Brown seconded. Motion passed.
Bill Morgan said he will be purchasing the brine (26%) from a company: Team Services at a cost of $13 which is a lower price.
The residents on Cook Road want (7/10 of a mile) their trees removed by the Road Commission. Bill Morqan will see about getting a quote for same at the April 7, 2011 Road Commission Meeting.
John Brown made a motion to HOLD HARMELSS AGREEMENT With Stanley Florenski between him and Mullett Township. Seconded by Dennis Dombroski, motion passed. -
Excerpts of minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Mullett Township County of Cheboygan Michigan held at the Mullett Township Hall on the 5th day of April 2011 at 8:00 o'clock pm
PRESENT Willard Morgan Rachel Osborn Karen Morgan John Brown Dennis Dombroski ABSENT None
Upon motion of Karen Morgan, and support by Rachel -Osborn, the following resolution was adopted by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION OF THE MULLETT TOWNSHIP BOARD AUTHORIZING ELECTED OFFICIALS TO PERFORM ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR MULLETT TOWNSHIP
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Township Board of Trustees of the Township of Mullett has historically allowed elected officials to perform additional services for the Mullett Township after approval of the Board or, in time sensitive cases the Supervisor;
WHEREAS, the performance of additional services is specifically authorized by Public Act 566 of 1978; and
WHEREAS, the Township Board of Trustees of the Township of Mullett believes that it is in the best interest of the Township to allow elected officials to perform such additional services; and
WHEREAS, the Township Board of Trustees of the Township of Mullett believes that if an elected official performs such additional services, they should be compensated therefore.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Board of Trustees of the Township of Mullett does hereby state that it specifically authorizes elected officials to perform additional services for the Township as authorized by Board or, in time sensitive cases, the Supervisor and or Clerk, -
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township board of Trustees of the Township of Mullett hereby determines that an elected official who performs - such additional services shall be compensated for same; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Board of Trustees of the Township of Mullett hereby ratify, affirm and approve any and all such additional services performed by the Township trustees, or any other elected officials, prior to the date of this resolution which services have been authorized by the Board or, in time sensitive cases, the Supervisor or Clerk:
Those voting aye: John Brown, Dennis Dombroski, Karen Morgan, Rachel Osborn, Willard Morgan
Those voting nay: None
CERTIFICATION OF MINUTES
The undersigned, Rachel Osborn, being the clerk for the Township of Mullett, and the keeper of the records of said township, and having been in attendance at the regular meeting of April 5, 2011, which meeting was held pursuant to the Open Meetings Act and after appropriate notice had been given hereby certifies that the above is a true and accurate copy of the resolution adopted by the board of said township at said meeting.
/s/Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
Motion by John Browns and seconded by and seconded by Dennis Dombroski to pay the bills as presented. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned
Respectfully submitted
Rachel Osborn
Mullett Township Clerk
