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ARMADA TOWNSHIP BOARD Regular Meeting Minutes 23121 East Main Armada, MI 48005 November 9, 2022 7:00 p.m. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: 7 p.m. by Supervisor Paterek. MEMBERS PRESENT: Murray, Goetzinger, Grembi, Swiacki, Paterek MEMBERS ABSENT: None MINUTES: Motion by Swiacki seconded by Murray to approve October 12 regular minutes as presented. Motion CARRIED Motion by Swiacki seconded by Murray to approve October 19 special meeting minutes as presented. Motion CARRIED Motion by Swiacki seconded by Paterek to approve October 20 election commission minutes as presented. Motion CARRIED SET/AMEND AGENDA: Motion by Swiacki seconded by Goetzinger to approve agenda as amended. Motion CARRIED BILLS: Motion by Swiacki seconded by Murray to pay bills as presented. FIRE TOWNSHIP Previously Paid $11,764.13 $11,125.47 Open Invoices $4,286.86 $13,190.01 Payroll $81,071.63 $26,958.34 Tax Disbursements $163,928.17 Trust & Agency $3,150.00 Open: $75.00 Total $297,200.22 All Ayes Motion CARRIED PUBLIC COMMENTS: Gail Hicks CORRESPONDENCE/INFORMATION: Professional Services Review: The board reviewed current service contracts for Attorney, Auditor, Engineering, Planner and Liability Insurance carrier. 1 ARMADA TOWNSHIP BOARD Regular Meeting Minutes 23121 East Main Armada, MI 48005 November 9, 2022 7:00 p.m. REPORTS: • Fire Department Chief Krotche • Code Official John Paterek • Planning Commission Sara Murray • Building Department Cris Martin • Macomb Agricultural P.D.R. No report • Parks & Recreation Gary Goedtel • Water/sewer No report • Macomb Orchard Trail No report • Senior Center Donna Peitz • Treasurer Sara Murray • Internet Sub-committee No Report Motion by Swiacki seconded by Murray to receive and file reports. Motion CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Fire Dept: Two new full-time firefighter/paramedic hires: Motion by Swiacki seconded by Paterek to hire Katie Lesosky full-time firefighter/paramedic effective November 13, 2022 with a starting wage of $16.48. All Ayes Motion CARRIED Motion by Swiacki seconded by Paterek to hire Joseph Felton effective November 14, 2022 with a starting wage of $16.48. All Ayes Motion CARRIED Clerk Swiacki administered the Firefighter’s Oath to Katie Lesosky and Joseph Felton. Planning Commissioner Resignation: Motion by Paterek seconded by Murray to accept Norm Wieske’s resignation with respect. All Ayes Motion CARRIED Planning Commissioner appointment for remaining term of resigning commissioner: Motion by Paterek seconded by Swiacki to appoint Stephen Arnold for the remainder of Norm Wieske’s term through March 2025. Clerk Swiacki administered Oath. All Ayes Motion CARRIED Zoning Board of Appeals Appointment: Motion by Paterek seconded by Swiacki to nominate James Moegle to the Zoning Board of Appeals through April 2025 replacing Richard Tharp. Clerk Swiacki administered Oath. All Ayes Motion CARRIED Fire Dept: Purchase fire gear: Motion by Swiacki seconded by Murray to purchase up to two sets of gear with Phoenix Safety outfitters in the amount of $3,377 each for a total of $6,754 from line item 206.336.799.000 Personal Protective Equipment. All Ayes Motion CARRIED Ordinance No. R2022-02: Amendment to Waste Collection and Disposal Ordinance to repeal Ordinance No. R2022-01. Motion by Swiacki seconded by Murray to adopt Ordinance #R2022-02 as presented and to publish summary as required. All Ayes Motion CARRIED 2 ARMADA TOWNSHIP BOARD Regular Meeting Minutes 23121 East Main Armada, MI 48005 November 9, 2022 7:00 p.m. FY23 General Fund Budget Amendment(s): Motion by Swiacki seconded by Paterek to approve amendments as presented. From 101.371.724.000 Inspections: Retirement move $1,060 to line 101.371.695.000 Inspections – Refunds From 101.371.724.000 Inspections: Retirement move $ 255 to line 101.371.850.000 Inspections – Cellphone From 101.301.704.000 Wages: Code Official move $4,800 to line 101.794.771.000 Seniors – Bingo/Crafts/Event tickets Batch Amendments: 101.000.758.000 Senior Smart Municipal Credits previous balance $2,572 increase of $544 to $3,116.00 101.000.759.001 Senior Smart Community Credits previous balance $4,861 increase of $3,022 to $7,883 101.371.707.000 Inspections: Mechanical Wages previous balance $6,000 increase of $2,000 to $8,000 All Ayes Motion CARRIED GFL – Waste Service Extension for Transfer site: Motion by Swiacki seconded by Goetzinger to approve Year 2 monthly service fee of $5,755.38 per month effective February 1, 2023 as presented at a cost of $69,064.56. All Ayes Motion CARRIED Motion by Swiacki seconded by Paterek to approve Year 3 monthly service fee of $5,899.26 effective February 1, 2024 as presented at a cost of $70,791.12. Ayes: Swiacki, Paterek, Goetzinger Nays: Murray, Grembi Motion CARRIED Transfer Site: Treasurer Murray suggested that those using the transfer site pay an annual fee. Residents would be issued a sticker for identification to use the transfer site. No action at this time. GoToMeetings: Motion by Swiacki seconded by Murray to discontinue with GoToMeetings effective immediately. Ayes: Swiacki, Murray, Goetzinger Nays: Grembi, Paterek Motion CARRIED Planning: McKenna – Master Plan update: Motion by Swiacki seconded by Goetzinger to approve Master Plan Update at a cost of $12,500 as presented with McKenna. All Ayes Motion CARRIED Planning: McKenna – Zoning Ordinance reformat: Motion by Murray seconded by Swiacki to postpone. All Ayes Motion CARRIED BOARD COMMENTS: Trustee Goetzinger, Trustee Grembi, Treasurer Murray, Clerk Swiacki, Supervisor Paterek. CLOSED SESSION: None ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Paterek seconded by Swiacki to adjourn at 8:43 p.m. Motion CARRIED ________________________________ _____________________________ Mary K. Swiacki, CMMC, MiPMC John W. Paterek Armada Township Clerk Supervisor Published: 11.16.22 3