MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
TUSCARORA TOWNSHIP BOARD
AUGUST 6, 2007

Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm by Supervisor Jacobson

Members Present: Rohr, Hahn, Jacobson, Fisher, Waldron
15 citizens were also present

Minutes of the July meeting were approved as published.

Motion by Clerk Hahn to adopt the agenda with the deletion of item #10.
Trustee Rohr seconded the motion and it carried with 5 yeas.

Police Report: Thank you to the McGinnis's for the donation of equipment to videotape interviews.

Airport Report: All going well.

Treasurers Report: $564,947.54 in general funds, $221,282.58 in tax funds.

Gordon Graham gave an update on the new memorial. Hoping to have it completed before the snow flies.

Motion by Trustee Waldron for the township to retain the piece of property that Ms. Nunnery has offered to purchase. Seconded by Trustee Rohr and the motion carried with 5 yeas.

Motion by Trustee Rohr to change firework companies and hold them on July 5, 2008, seconded by Treasurer Fisher and it carried with 5 yeas.

After discussion on the official benefits, Clerk Hahn will do research on a retirement policy for the officials.

Motion by Clerk Hahn to approve the L-4029 (mileage to be levied on the tax bill), seconded by Treasurer Fisher and it carried with 5 yeas.

A special meeting will need to be set for the adoption the Recreation plan and the public hearing on the private road project.

Commissioner Wallace asked the board to reconsider our decision on recycling. He would like the board to hold a hearing. Supervisor Jacobson would like someone to explain the process. Trustee Waldron is not against recycling, he is against forced recycling. Treasurer Fisher said she gave the board the information on the program and we were informed. Clerk Hahn mentioned that last month she asked for a public hearing and the board said no. Mr. Wallace wanted to know if the committee put on a presentation, would the board attend? Supervisor Jacobson said he would. There were many audience comments and the only comment in support was from Burt Lake Preservation Association. It was noted that many from that group do not live and pay taxes in Tuscarora. Emmit County welcomes our citizens to recycle there. When they were starting up they distributed pamphlets encouraging it.

Audience Comments:

1. Mrs. McGinnis gave an overview of the Wednesday outdoor movie night. The Saturday of Labor Day they will have 2 movies.
2. Trustee Rohr has been investigating cemetery management software for the township to use. He is prepared to present his findings at the September meeting. He repeated his offer that if the township purchase the software, he will do the data input.
3. Don Paton would like permission to proceed with the fund raising for the monument over by the fountain. It will be placed between the fountain and the slab on concrete.
4. Rebecca from the Chamber thanked the police department and use of township properties for the Summerfest. The limestone surface will be laid on our portion of the trail next Friday.

Motion to pay the bills by Treasurer Fisher, seconded by Trustee Waldron and it carried with 5 yeas.

Motion to adjourn by Trustee Waldron at 8:15 pm.

Respectfully Submitted by Clerk Diane M. Hahn

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