Greenwood Township Monthly Meeting Minutes May 3, 2017 Greenwood Township Hall The meeting among Greenwood board members was called to order by Al at 7:00 P.M. Pledge of Allegiance was presented. ROLL CALL: Al Mohler (Supervisor,) Terry Garbrecht (Trustee,) Joanne Cerka (treasurer,) and Maggie Veenstra (Clerk,) Absent: Jim Veenstra (trustee) Public present: Robert Mowrey, Jim Arlt, Jennifer and Richard Draper, and Rhonda Jonas Minutes were presented. Terry made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Al. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS Zoning It was reported the joint planning commission is interviewing for a part time person to assist Bob Hall. He is currently hired for 16 hours per week. Most of his time is spent issuing permits. If anyone has any problems they are still recommended to contact Bob Hall. Two alternates are needed to serve on the board of appeals. Al made a motion to appoint Richard Draper to serve as an alternate of this board. The alternates represent the entire board, not the individual township they reside in. Joann Reminder that cleanup day is scheduled for May 13 th between 10 and 1. Public comment: Rhonda would like to build a garage, but is unsure of what restrictions the zoning ordinance states. She tried to contact Bob Hall by phone, but he wanted her to send an email instead.
NEW BUSINESS: Joann made a motion to waive the township hall rental fee for all township residents who wish to use the hall after funerals. Terry Maggie made a motion to appoint April in charge of all hall rentals. Joann Al made a motion to not rent out chairs or tables outside of the hall. Terry Maggie made a motion not to renew the warranty on our John Deer riding mower. Terry Supervisor/Fire Chief Report: There will be a benefit concert Saturday, September 16 from 7-10 at Manton High School. The proceeds will be split between three fire departments, Manton, Cedar Creek, and our Colfax-Greenwood. A flyer will be displayed on our bulletin board. Three final bids for our new truck were presented. The fire board is ready to move forward with one of the bids. More information will be reported later. Cemetery Report Bob reported that Bruce Spark s funeral was to take place on Friday, at 1:30. Signs are needed to remind drivers to stay on the driveway. Bob received bids from Kelgraphics for the cost of these signs. He proposed buying 3 signs at $25.00 each. Al made a motion for Bob to purchase the signs. Terry seconded. Motion approved. The Greenwood Cemetery sign also needs to be repainted. Trees on the Northeast side of the driveway were removed due to a liability hazard. The roof on the Vault needs to be replaced. Bob will contact the Amish to get a bid.
The remains of a grave still need to be moved. Bob applied for a permit to do so. He also contacted the family for their approval. The cost to move the remains will be $250.00. Treasurer s report was presented. Maggie made a motion to accept the report as presented. Seconded by Joann. Motion carried. Bills were presented. Maggie made a motion to pay the bills (check #21365 21385 and ACH #98-104.) Joann Public Comment: Jennifer Draper wanted to make sure all of the monthly meetings were posted on the website. She wasn t aware of the April meeting. *On a side note it was posted on the bulletin board outside of the hall. Terry made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Joann Meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM. Respectfully submitted, Maggie Veenstra, Clerk
Greenwood Township Bills June 6, 2017 Checks #21403-21423 Al Mohler (supervisor) $458.33 Joann Cerka (Treasurer) ACH 105 and check # 21422) $559.58 Maggie Veenstra (Clerk) $600.00 Terry Garbrecht (Trustee) $129.17 Jim Veenstra (Trustee) $129.17 April Domanski ( 12.5 hrs. cemetery, 2.5 cleaning) $150.00 Bob Mowrey (Fire board mtg, cleanup 83 hrs) $1046.00 Sherry Thompson (election worker) $130.00 Joann Cerka (internet reimbursement) $40.00 Maggie Veenstra (internet reimbursement) $40.00 Jim Foor (leveling black dirt for cemetery) $200.00 Jordan Emery (black dirt delivery) $175.00 Beckman Brining $2703.60 MTA annual dues $344.43 Bo MCCurdy computer sales (treasurer computer repair) $162.50 Great Lakes Assessing $576.58 Maggie Veenstra (mileage for May election will be reimbursed) $55.00 Manton disposal (clean up day) $2181.37 Wexford Joint Planning Commission $2809.25 ACH #105-#113 Midphase renewal for website domain $23.28 Midphase renewal for website hosting $70.80 Shamrock (election food) $30.50 Consumers (cemetery)-may $22.57 Consumers (hall) May $43.28 Consumers (cemetery)-june $22.57 Consumers (hall) May $43.28
Notice: The Greenwood Township Board has openings for a clerk and trustee starting in July 2017. Anyone interested should contact Al Mohler 824-3446 and attend the next regularly scheduled meeting on July, 11 th at 7:00 PM at the Greenwood Township Hall.