Township Information, Forms & Ordinances
Homestead Township Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
Homestead Township Hall
11508 Honor Highway
Honor, MI 49640
September 2, 2008 at 7:00P.M.
A regular meeting of the Homestead Township Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Chair Cathy Demitroff.
Present: Cathy Demitroff, Shelley Rosa, Mary Geetings, and Matt Miller. Absent Zelda Gray.
Also present: Roger Hubbell, Frank Walterhouse, and Bob Rosa.
The entire audience participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVE AGENDA : Motion by Rosa to adopt the amended agenda to include the Zoning Admin Report, and the August 13 minutes. Support Miller. All Ayes. Motion Carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES : Motion by Rosa to accept the August 4th minutes, not the 5 th , as presented. Support Miller. All Ayes. Motion Carried.
TREASURER'S REPORT : Motion by Miller, support Demitroff to accept the Treasurer's Report as presented. All Ayes. Motion Carried.
CLERK'S REPORT : Motion by Miller, support Rosa to accept the Clerk's Reports as presented. All Ayes. Motion Carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS :
General Fund - Motion by Miller to pay the General Fund Bills. Support Rosa. Roll Call. All Ayes. Motion Carried.
Fire Millage - Motion by Miller, support Rosa to pay the Fire Department Bills. Roll Call. All Ayes. Motion Carried
Park Bills: - Motion by Miller, support Rosa to pay the Park and Rec Bills. Roll Call. All Ayes. Motion Carried.
CORRESPONDENCE: - Thank you note from John R. Brakora.
GT Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians letter denying us grant money 8/12/2008. L
Letter from Benzie Co Road Commission regarding O.R.V Ordinance
NEW BUSINESS - Tony Hawk Grant - Todd Warren reviewed the Tony Hawk Grant and Letter of support. Motion by Rosa to approve and submit the Letter and Application for the Tony Hawk Grant. Support Miller. All Ayes. Motion Carried.
L4029 - Tax Rate Request - Motion by Geetings to approve the L4029 report as presented. Support Miller. All Ayes. Motion Carried.
March 3 rd Minutes - A motion to approve the Truth and Taxation set by the state was approved at the March 3, 2008 meeting, but was missed in the minutes. Motion by Rosa to amend the March 3, 2008 minutes to included the “Truth and Taxation in the minutes. Support Demitroff. All Ayes. Motion Carried.
Bids for Firemen Grant - Only 1 bid from “CHIEF” was submitted with a quote for $8,183.03 (eight thousand one hundred eighty three dollars and three cents), for new protective gear that will be purchased through grant money from the Nation Park Service Rural Fire Assistance program. Motion by Rosa to accept CHIEF's bid for $8,183.03 for Fire protective Gear. Support Miller. Roll Call. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Full payment will be made to “CHIEF”, and then the Department will be reimbursed.
OLD BUSINESS - Park and Rec - Nothing.
Fire Dept - 3 Runs
The locks on the Fire doors were switched in August
The case involving our fireman is in the case of the Prosecuting Attorney.
Gas Cards - The board had proposed last month that each person gets their own gas card, so we can better track the fuel bills. The fire Chief needs to act on this immediately.
Joint Planning - The Joint Planning books are currently at the county. They have thirty days from the letter to respond back.
PUBLIC IN-PUT -Bob Rosa - three years ago I suggested to this board that they should look into surveillance cameras to be placed inside and outside of this building. Cathy to research.
Any Other Business to Come before the Board -
Sign in the Park - A sign from the Cub Scouts has been placed on the walking trail behind the school that leads into the park. “Welcome to the Karen Lyon Nature & Fitness Trail.”
Stove Vent - Cathy to get a bid to have the Stove Vent cleaned. -
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Geetings, Clerk Cathy Demitroff, Supervisor
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