Regular Meeting
6/14/2016 Board of Trustees Meeting
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF GARFIELD
Synopsis of Minutes of June 14, 2016
Township Board Meeting
A Township Board Meeting of the Charter Township of Garfield was held on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, beginning at 6:00 p.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 – None
- Approved Minutes from May 24, 2016, Township Board meeting.
- Removed item 8.d from the agenda and approved the Agenda as amended.
- Approved the Consent Calendar as presented.
- Received a report from the Traverse City District Library Director Gail Parsons.
- Received the Construction Report from Jennifer Hodges.
- Received the Sheriff’s report in writing.
- Received the GT Metro Fire Department report from Terry Flynn.
- Received the Personnel Committee’s report from Denise Schmuckal.
- Received the County Commissioner’s Report from Christine Maxbauer regarding the GFOA financial conference she attended.
- Received the Treasurer’s report from Jeane Blood Law regarding the funding of future projects.
- Received Clerk’s report in writing.
- Received Supervisor’s report from Chuck Korn regarding a Venture North economic development conference, the West Boardman trail joint proposed meeting, a meeting with the DNR regarding the “State 40” property, as well as, meetings with the City regarding water supply.
- Received the County Commissioner’s Report from Christine Maxbauer regarding the unfunded pension liability and the proposed $5 million payment to MERS. Alisa Kroupa reported on the proposed creation of a Pension Board.
- Approved resolution 2016-19-T, a resolution of support for a New Micro Brewer and Outdoor service Area liquor license for Earthen Ales at 1371 Gray Drive, Suite 200, Traverse City, Michigan 49684.
- Approved Resolution 2016-20-T, a resolution in support of Tribal Council 2% grant request.
- Postponed the awarding of bid for demolition of Keystone Road structures.
- Approved Resolution 2016-22-T, a resolution adopting a revised Fee Schedule covering various Planning, Zoning, Land Use, Mapping and License fees.
- Approved a Sewer and Water Benefits Deferral Agreement between Copper Ridge at Copper Village, LLC and Garfield Township.
- Public Comment – None
The Meeting was adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
Lanie McManus, Clerk
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