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November 9, 2009
  1. The Regular Meeting of the Saline Township Board was called to order by Supervisor Marion on November 9, 2009 at 7:30pm at the Saline Town Hall, 5731 Braun Road, Saline, MI 48176.

  2. Members present: Supervisor Marion, Clerk Marion, Treasurer Gordon, Trustee R. Marion. Mr. R Prehn was absent. Five other citizens were present.

  3. Mrs. Marion led the Pledge of Allegiance.

  4. Mr. R. Marion moved, supported by Mrs. Gordon that the agenda approved with the following changes. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. Motion carried. (7a) Pete Morris/ Carl Girbach (7b) David Jedele (7c) 425 City of Saline (7d) Crown Castel Cell Tower (7e) Bower/Klink.

  5. Mrs. Gordon moved, supported by Mr. R. Marion, that the consent agenda be approved.
    1. Approve minutes from October 12 regular meeting.
    2. Receive Clerk's budget, Financial Report.
    3. Approve Accounts Payable in the amount of $3,342.95.

  6. Citizens were offered a chance to address the Board regarding items not already on the agenda. No comments.

  7. Supervisor Marion commented on the following:
    1. Pete Morris/Carl Girbach- Mrs. Morris attended the meeting addressing the board with concerns of the potential auto repair shop located at the Girbach home. At this point the board and the planning commission have done all that they can; the matter is being turned over to the township attorney, Fred Lucas. Both parties should receive a letter within the next week with regards to this matter from Fred Lucas.
    2. David Jedele - Property owners at the corner of Saline Waterworks and Parker appear to be raising wild pigs which have been seen loose over the last year. David has attempted to receive help from Lansing and the DNR. At this point Saline Township is looking into working with Lodi, Bridgewater and Webster Townships to see if we can have any impact on the animals running loose.
    3. City of Saline 425-Superisor Marion looking into when the township will receive payment.
    4. Crown Castel Cell Tower appears to be done.
    5. Klink/Bower - Mr. Klink has been notified that he will need a permit to hall in and out of the township. Mr. Bower has been bringing in an enormous amount of cement to his residence. Both parties will be receiving a letter from the township attorney.

  8. Clerks report on the November 3, 2009 election. 286 no's and 80 yes. The millage for WISD did not pass.

  9. Dakota Oil is looking to lease the township hall and all three cemeteries. No active work to take place on the properties. The board is checking with Fred Lucas as to whether or not we can sign the lease. Representative from Dakota answered several questions from the board and the residences of Saline Township.

  10. Trustees Report - No report.

  11. Zoning/Building Administrator - Mr. Helmer was looking to trade land for building sites. Currently there is nothing in our ordinance allowing this.

  12. Fireboard report - No report.

  13. Township hall manager reported that we should have bids at the next meeting with regards to painting the hall. Wood floors in need of refinishing, looking into estimates.

  14. Board Member Comments - Mrs. Gordon provided the board information with regards to tax software for the Saline Township web site. The board will review and make a decision at the December 14th meeting. Mrs. Marion will be ordering the 2010 Quick Books. A motion was made by Mrs. Gordon and supported by Mr. R. Marion that the township insurance be renewed as per last year's specifications. Ayes 4. Nays 0. Mrs. Marion announced that Marcia Marion was sworn in as the township deputy.

  15. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm.