Beaver Creek Township Board met July 11.
Here is the minutes as provided by the board:
The regular meeting of the Beaver Creek Township Board was held on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 10:00
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am. Board members present: Hartman, Meisner, Little, Raybuck. Absent: Van Nuck.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the clerk.
The clerk read “Rules for conduct of public comment at meetings of the Township Board” to let those
attending the meeting knows what is expected of them regarding their conduct at a meeting.
Agenda:
Motion by Meisner and seconded by Raybuck to approve the agenda as presented. Four ayes, one
absent. Motion carried.
Minutes:
Motion by Raybuck and seconded by Hartman to approve the minutes from the May 22, 2017 meeting.
Four ayes, one absent. Motion carried.
Motion by Raybuck and seconded by Meisner to approve the minutes from the June 13, 2017 meeting
with one change: second paragraph remove “& Invocation”. Four ayes, one absent. Motion carried.
Motion by Meisner and seconded by Raybuck to approve the minutes from the June 14, 2017 meeting.
Four ayes, one absent. Motion carried.
Motion by Raybuck and seconded by Little to approve the minutes from the June 26, 2017 meeting and
on front page to add last names to Carol/Meagan. Four ayes, one absent. Motion carried.
Financial Report:
Motion by Raybuck and seconded by Hartman to accept the financial report as presented. Four ayes,
one absent. Motion carried.
Treasurer Report:
The summer tax bills went out July 1, 2017. We received a bill from Chemical Bank regarding Attorney
services for purchase of fire truck, which we will not pay at this time, per Attorney Meihn.
Clerks Report:
No elections 2017.
Supervisor:
Not present.
Higgins Lake Utilities Authority:
Held election of officers for the next fiscal year and passed new budget.
Fire Department:
Aaron Pryer is now a full time firefighter, effective July 3, 2017.
The fire chief has talked to Tim from Cherry Capital/Maylone regarding a tower on the fire department
site.
The full monthly report is attached to this report.
DPW:
No report as usually given by supervisor.
Planning/Zoning:
The zoning administrator has been working on six blight issues. We have had approximately the same
number of permits issued this year as last. The zoning administrator attended a class on new marihuana
laws going into effect in December.
Beaver Creek Township/Grayling Charter Township Utilities Authority:
Everything is moving forward and we should close on the loan within 30 days.
Old Business:
Pere Cheney burials-the attorney stated that the supervisor has not finished her investigation, still
looking into whether burials were ever formally stopped.
No Correspondence
New Business:
1. The attorney presented his Investigation Report regarding the fire department.
Motion by Meisner and seconded by Raybuck to go into closed session at the request of the fire chief to
discuss personnel matters. Four ayes, one absent, motion carried. The board went into Closed Session
at 10:26 am.
Motion by Hartman and seconded by Little to return to the Open Meeting at 12:00 Noon. Four ayes,
one absent, motion carried.
Motion by Hartman and seconded by Raybuck to return to a closed session with attorney to discuss legal
matters with the board. Four ayes, one absent, motion carried.
Motion by Hartman and seconded by Meisner to return to the Open Meeting at 12:15 pm. Four ayes,
one absent, motion carried.
Motion by Hartman and seconded by Raybuck that the Board has reviewed the Investigation Report by
Attorney Greg Meihn and after having reviewed the Investigation Report and listened to responses by
the fire chief, the Board reaffirmed its support of the changes that the fire chief has put into effect and
supports the work he has done so far and future direction of the fire department.
Roll call vote with all ayes: Hartman, Meisner, Little and Raybuck. Absent: Van Neck. Motion carried.
Motion by Hartman and seconded by Little for board attorney and fire department chief to hold a
meeting no later than next Friday, to review the employees proper protocols, proper processes and
proper policies and to review any protocols, processes and policies to make sure all employees
understand them.
Roll call vote with all ayes: Hartman, Meisner, Little and Raybuck. Absent: Van Nuck. Motion carried.
Motion by Hartman and seconded by Raybuck to reaffirm the township’s policy that no fire personal
shall respond to a call if they have consumed any amount of alcohol or under an influence of any drug
that may impair their ability to perm their duties.
Roll call vote with all ayes: Hartman, Meisner, Little and Raybuck. Absent: Van Nuck. Motion carried.
2. Motion by Raybuck and seconded by Meisner to purchase the fire chiefs turn out gear from The
Highland Township Fire Department where he previously worked, in the amount of $1,899.09. Roll call
vote with four ayes, one absent, motion carried.
3. Motion by Hartman and seconded by Raybuck to have Greg Klosky fill in at the transfer site for John
Buggs when Buggs is not there. Four ayes, one absent, motion carried.
4. We will address agenda item “Sign out front” at our next meeting.
5. Motion by Little and seconded by Meisner to allow the fire chief and firemen to attend the
following seminars and conferences:
a. Chief Bourgeois and FF Arlen Murray for 2 room nights Fri-Sat to attend a confined space train the
trainer course in Newaygo, MI, 95 miles, 2 hour drive away. Class times are Fri, July 21, 18:00 to 22:00,
Sat. July 22, 09:00 to 17:00, Sun. July 23, 09:00 to 17:00 hrs. No cost for class.
b. Chief for mileage and meals to Traverse City to attend National Fire Incident reporting System
Introduction to NFIRS 5.0 July 27th and 28th 8:30 to 16:00 hrs. Class is free.
c. Chief, Daily and Murray for millage to the National Fire Academy to attend New Fire Chief II and
Decision Making for Initial Company Operations. Also included class fees of $160 each. (Membership is
$30 each, $130 class fee.) Class dates are August 25th – 27th 2017. This is out of state travel to
Maryland. Roll call vote with four ayes, one absent, motion carried.
6. Motion by Raybuck and seconded by Little to pass the Beaver Creek Township General
Appropriations Act Resolution for 2017-2018. Roll call vote with four ayes, one absent, motion carried.
7. On agenda “Trash Bag Limit” and it will be put on next month’s agenda.
8. Motion by Raybuck and seconded by Meisner to accept the Workers Compensation Insurance Policy
proposal for the next fiscal year. Roll call vote with four ayes, one absent, motion carried.
9. Motion by Raybuck and seconded by Meisner to allow the zoning administrator to attend an MTA
class on August 9th in Frankenmuth. Roll call vote with four ayes, one absent, motion carried.
10. Motion by Raybuck and seconded by Meisner to allow Secretary Pat Larson, a Leave of Absence,
effective July 17th until she can return to work. Four ayes, one absent, motion carried.
11. Discussed the motion for per diem and what it covers. Put on next month’s agenda.
12. Motion by Little and seconded by Meisner to pay the accounts payable in the amount of
$19,709.79, checks #31474 through #31512. Roll call vote with four ayes, one absent, motion carried.
Public Comments:
The zoning administrator reminded everyone that before any tower is constructed, they must bring the
plans in for review.
Motion by Meisner and seconded by Raybuck to adjourn the meeting at 12:44 pm.
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