Regular Meeting
12/8/2015 Board of Trustees Meeting
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF GARFIELD
Synopsis of Minutes of December 8, 2015
Township Board Meeting
A Township Board Meeting of the Charter Township of Garfield was held on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, beginning at 6:00p.m., at the Garfield Township Hall, 3848 Veterans Drive, Traverse City, Michigan.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. and the Board transacted the following business:
- Public Comment – Jack Noland and Michael Kazmierski spoke.
- Approved Minutes from November 24, 2015, Township Board meeting.
- Approved the Agenda as presented.
- Approved the Consent Calendar as presented.
- Received Sheriff’s report from Lieutenant Barsheff.
- Received County Commissioner Chris Maxbauer’s report regarding the Senior Center, Soil Erosion ordinance, and the County budget.
- Received the Personnel Committee report from Denise Schmuckal regarding the Office Coordinator position. Approved the hiring of Dorothy Petroskey.
- Received Clerk’s Report in writing from Lanie McManus.
- Received Supervisor Korn’s report regarding ongoing discussions regarding drainage issues and sewer and water benefits.
- Held a public hearing on the Garfield Township Budgets for 2016.
- Discussed options for a Special Assessment District (SAD) for Oak Terrace.
- Approved Resolution 2015-19-T, 2016 General Appropriation Act Resolution.
- Approved Resolution 2015-20-T, 2016 Fire Fund Budget.
- Approved Resolution 2015-21-T, 2016 Park System Fund Budget.
- Approved Resolution 2015-22-T, 2016 Clerk’s Salary.
- Approved Resolution 2015-23-T, 2016 Treasurer’s Salary.
- Approved Resolution 2015-24-T, 2016 Supervisor’s Salary.
- Public Comment – Mike Gillman spoke.
The Meeting was adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
Lanie McManus, Clerk
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