MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE IRA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES JANUARY, 4TH 2021

The Ira Township Board of Trustees met remotely on January 4, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.. when the meeting was called to order.

ROLL CALL:

Board members present via ZOOM: James Endres Jr., Thomas Lauer, Thomas Eder, James Jacob and Jean Corbat. Absent: None

MINUTES:

J. Jacob moved to approve the minutes of the 12/7/2020 regular and 12/16/20 special meetings, supported by T. Eder.

All voting yes. Opposing: None MOTION CARRIED

CORRESPONDENCE:

• EGLE Public Notice RE 8483 Dixie Highway
• St. Clair County Library System RE: Reimbursement Program Acknowledged

OLD BUSINESS:

Double D’s Marina, LLC RV Park Amended Site Plan PUD (PC19-415)

T. Lauer moved to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the Final PUD Plan for Bouvier Marina & Motorcoach Park with revision date of 1-4-2021, supported by J. Jacob. All voting: yes. Opposing: None. MOTION CARRIED

Double D’s Marina Performance Guarantee Agreement

T. Eder moved to approve refund of the sum of $45,000.00, which is currently held by the Township as a guarantee relative to the development of the Bouvier Marina & Motorcoach Park, conditioned upon payment in full by Double D’s Marina, LLC of all outstanding invoices for services provided by or on behalf of the Township relative to the development, supported by J. Corbat. All voting: yes. Opposing: None. MOTION CARRIED

Agreement for Planning Consulting Services

T. Lauer moved to approve the Agreement of Planning Consulting Services with Cassin Planning Group LLC and authorize the Supervisor to negotiate with Giffels Webster for continuation of services relative to Clearzoning, supported by T. Eder. All voting: yes. Opposing: None MOTION CARRIED

NEW BUSINESS:

Dynamic Testing Solutions Site Plan (PC 20-428 PCT Properties)

T. Lauer moved to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the revised Site Plan with an issue date of 11-19-2020 for Dynamic Testing Solutions, supported by J. Corbat. All voting: yes. Opposing: None MOTION CARRIED

Ordinance #124 – Zoning Ordinance Amendment RE Medical Marijuana Caregivers

J. Jacob moved to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and adopt Ordinance #124 an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding medical marijuana caregivers, supported by T. Eder. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: J. Endres Jr., T. Lauer, J. Jacob and J. Corbat Nays: None. MOTION CARRIED.

2021 Board of Review Appointments

J. Corbat moved to accept the Supervisor’s recommendation and reappoint Jeffery Gates, James Gruszczynski and Joseph Whitenight and appoint alternate David Furtah to a 2 year term on Board of Review and continue current annual compensation of $500.00 allocated over the March, July and December meetings for both the Board members and Recording Secretary, supported by J. Jacob. Voting: yes Endres, Eder, Jacob and Corbat. Abstaining: Lauer Opposing: None. MOTION CARRIED.

Board of Review Training

J. Endres Jr. moved to accept the Assessor’s recommendation and approve MTA Group Basic Training for the Board of Review in the amount of $90.00, supported by T. Lauer.

All voting: yes. Opposing: None. MOTION CARRIED.

Budget Revision 20/21 #4

Water/Sewer Fund

Water

592-537-818 - Contractual Services - 7,400 PCE-Grant

Net effect on budget will be a $ 7,400 increase to the expenses

J. Jacob moved to approve Budget Revision 20/21 #4 for the Water/Sewer Fund, supported by J. Corbat.

All voting: yes. Opposing: None. MOTION CARRIED.

Clay Police – Monthly Additional Charges

J. Jacob moved to approve the additional monthly charge of $988.00 from the Clay Township Police Department, for additional services rendered during the month of December 2020, supported by T. Lauer. All voting: yes. Opposing: None. MOTION CARRIED.

2021 Standard Mileage Rate

J. Endres Jr., moved to adopt the IRS 2021 Standard Mileage Rate of 0.56/mi, effective January 4, 2021, supported by T. Eder.

All voting: yes. Opposing: None. MOTION CARRIED.

RES 21-01-01 2021 Poverty Guidelines

T. Eder moved to adopt Resolution 21-01-01 2021 Poverty Guidelines, supported by J. Endres Jr.

Roll Call Vote: Ayes: James Endres Jr., Thomas Eder, Thomas Lauer, James Jacob and Jean Corbat Nays: None MOTION CARRIED.

St. Clair County Road Commission RE: Wastewater Treatment Plant

T. Lauer moved to approve payment of $19,951.51 to the St. Clair County Department of Public Works for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, supported by T. Eder.

All voting: yes. Opposing: None. MOTION CARRIED.

Wissman Lot Split (Vacant 26 Mile Road 74-23-001-1002-200)

J. Jacob moved to approve the lot split for parcel #74-23001-1002-100 as presented, supported by T. Lauer.

All voting: yes. Opposing: None. MOTION CARRIED.

Cottrellville Fire Contract

T. Lauer moved to authorize the Supervisor to negotiate renewal of a five (5) year Fire Service Agreement with Cottrellville Township providing for a yearly 2% increase in annual service fee and to be reviewed by legal counsel prior to execution, supported by J. Jacob.

All voting: yes. Opposing: None. MOTION CARRIED.

REPORTS:

Police Run Report– December 2020

Building Permits – December 2020

Code Enforcement – December 2020 DPS

DPS

• Valves are in and installation work to start;
• Lift station work to begin soon;
• Obtaining bids on parking lot replacement;

Parks & Recreation Report – December 2020

• Working with DTE to repair plugs for holiday ornaments;
• Looking forward to 2021;

Fire Run Report

• 45 calls in December;
• 649 runs for 2020 a 17.5% decrease from 2019 due to shut down; includes 50 runs for Casco Township and 23 runs for Cottrellville Township;
• AFG Grants open; working on grant application;
• Continuing to meet with OEM;

Supervisor:

• Office renovations continuing; materials ordered;
• Not planning to re-open office currently;
• Setting up meetings with Planner and Engineer and others;
• Thank you for great 2020;

Treasurer:

• Bank Balances as of December 28, 2020;
• Water / Sewer Adjustments – December 2020;
• Meeting with Chris Hiltunen to move forward with adjustment on charges;

Trustee Eder:

• Great audit and kudos to the Board;

Trustee Jacob:

• Township has done well with conservative spending;

DISBURSEMENTS:

J. Jacob moved to pay the following disbursements totaling $184,466.62 and supported by T. Eder.

All voting: yes. Opposing: None. MOTION CARRIED.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None

ADJOURNMENT:

With no further business to discuss and on the motion of J. Endres Jr., the meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Jean Corbat, Clerk