MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE IRA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES APRIL 5, 2021

The Ira Township Board of Trustees met in the board room of the Ira Township Hall on April 5, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order with a moment of silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL:

Board members present: James Endres, Jr., Thomas Lauer, James Jacob and Jean Corbat Absent: Thomas Eder.

MINUTES:

T. Lauer moved to approve the minutes of the 3/1/2021 regular meeting as amended, and the 3/17/2021 special meeting, supported by J. Jacob.

All voting yes. Opposing: None MOTION CARRIED.

CORRESPONDENCE:

• Darga Letter RE: Deputy Assessor Position

Acknowledged

OLD BUSINESS:

Letter of Interest RE: Township Owned Vacant Lot on Dixie Highway (74-23-120-0012-000)

J. Endres Jr., moved to deny the request to sell the vacant lot on Dixie Highway, supported by J. Jacob. All voting yes. Opposing: None MOTION CARRIED.

NEW BUSINESS:

St. Clair County Road Commission Agreement RE Swath Mowing

J. Jacob moved to approve the Agreement with the St. Clair County Road Commission for swath mowing on all local roads and authorize the Supervisor to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Township, supported by T. Lauer. All voting yes. Opposing: None MOTION CARRIED.

St. Clair County Road Commission Agreement RE Shoulder Patch

T. Lauer moved to approve the Agreement with the St. Clair County Road Commission for shoulder patch on local hard surface roads and authorize the Supervisor to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Township, supported by J. Jacob. All voting yes. Opposing: None MOTION CARRIED.

St. Clair County Road Commission Agreement RE Rubber Crack Repairs

J. Jacob moved to approve the Agreement with the St. Clair County Road Commission for rubber crack repairs on Meldrum Road between Short Cut Road and M-29 and authorize the Supervisor to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Township, supported by T. Lauer. All voting yes. Opposing: None MOTION CARRIED.

Parks & Recreation Program Requests RE: Pow Wow in the Park Events

T. Lauer moved to accept the recommendation of the Parks & Recreation Director and approve the Pow Wow in the Park events to be held on the 3rd Saturday of the month from May through October 2021, supported by J. Endres Jr. All voting yes. Opposing: None MOTION CARRIED.

Parks & Recreation Program Requests RE: Music in the Park Events

J. Corbat moved to accept the recommendation of the Parks & Recreation Director and approve the six (6) Music in the Park events and authorize use of the Fire Hall as an alternate rain location, supported by J. Jacob. All voting yes. Opposing: None MOTION CARRIED.

Clay Police – Monthly Additional Charges

T. Lauer moved to approve the additional monthly charge of $1,444.00 from the Clay Township Police Department, for additional services rendered during the month of March 2021, supported by J. Jacob. All voting yes. Opposing: None MOTION CARRIED.

Budget Revision 20/21 #7

General Fund

Revenue

101-000-681 - Donations Parks & Recreation - 4,000

Expenses

Executive Activities

101-173-754 - Office Supplies - 1,000

101-173-957 - Dues & Publications - 2,000

101-173-970 - Capital Outlay - 2,000 Digital Orthoimagery

Treasurer

101-253-754 - Office Supplies - 2,000

Building Department

101-371-704.002 - Wages Code Enforcement - 2,000

Parks & Recreation

101-751-816 - Recreation Programs - 2,500

Net effect on budget will be a $ 7,500.00 increase to the expenses.

Water/Sewer

Sewer

592-536-960 - Bank & Other Miscellaneous Charges - 600

Water

592-537-756 - Supplies Tools & Hardware - 500

592-537-960 - Bank & Other Miscellaneous Charges - 500

Net effect on budget will be a $ 1,600.00 increase to the expenses.

T. Lauer moved to approve Budget Revision 20/21 #7 for the General Fund and Water/Sewer, supported by J. Jacob. All voting yes. Opposing: None MOTION CARRIED.

Budget Amendment 20/21 #1

Budget Amendment 20/21 #1 4/5 Meeting

General Fund

Building Dept.

101-371-702 - Wages Full Time Employees - (10,000)

101-371-844 - Building Inspector - 10,000

Water/Sewer

Expense

592-537-818 - Contractual Services - 2,000

592-537-818.001 - Contractual Services Computers - (2,000)

J. Jacob moved to approve Budget Amendment 20/21 #1 for the General Fund and Water/Sewer, supported by J. Endres Jr. All voting yes. Opposing: None MOTION CARRIED.

REPORTS:

Police Run Report– March 2021

Building Permits – March 2021

DPS

• Update on Sewer Lift Station projects;
• Water levels projected to be 15 inches lower than 2020;
• Obtaining quotes for fill / crack seal/ seal coat and striping of Township Hall parking lot;

Parks & Rec Director’s Report – March 2021

• Multiple Sponsorship for events;
• Easter Egg Hunt update;
• New Eagle Scout considering Memorial;
• Safety Check and inspection to be scheduled;
• Community Service Workers; 

Fire Run Report

• March Report;
• CPR Classes for MGM and donation to Department;
• Notification from Health Department RE increase in COVID-19 cases;
• Additional Office Emergency Management meetings at County;

Supervisor: 

• Update on meeting with County Executives RE possible funds available for shovel ready project;
• 26 Mile Road Corridor update;
• Renovations continuing at Township Hall;
• Obtaining Quotes for Exterior Renovations;
• Meeting with Road Commission RE: Limestone haul for Township Park parking lot;
• PTM – Bethuy Road Clean-up is May 1st;
• In discussions with property owner RE: acquisition of additional Municipal Park property through DNR Trust grant;
• St. Clair County Declaration of State of Emergency now in effect through June 30, 2021;
• Developer letter of interest to Anchor Bay School District RE: 28 Acre Parcel;

Treasurer:

• Bank Balances as of March 31, 2021;
• Water / Sewer Adjustments – March 2021; - Building Department Adjustment – March 2021;
• Planning Commission meeting in person on April 12, 2021 to meet new Planner;

DISBURSEMENTS:

J. Jacob moved to pay the following disbursements totaling $123,924.10 and supported by T. Lauer. All voting yes. Opposing: None MOTION CARRIED.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Larry Palmer of 6370 Hessen RE: Condition of neighbor’s property and is it legal to use Tannerite in the County. Katherine Palmer of 6370 Hessen RE: Police presence on rural road in the Township;

ADJOURNMENT:

With no further business to discuss and on the motion of J. Endres Jr., the meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m. 

Respectfully Submitted,

Jean Corbat, Clerk