REGULAR MEETING OF THE CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP BOARD
October 3, 2022
Clerk Ash called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Fran Ash, Kathy VanderKolk, Michelle Quakenbush, Gail Huber
Absent: Rob Smith
PREVIOUS MINUTES
Motion by Quakenbush, supported by VanderKolk, to approve meeting minutes of Sept. 6, 2022.
Motion carried.
TREASURER'S REPORT
Motion by Ash, supported by Huber, to approve the treasurer’s report of Oct. 3, 2022, balance of $2,159,033.81 and overall balance of $3,024,675.22.
Roll call vote—Yes: Quakenbush, Huber, VanderKolk, Ash; No: None.
Motion unanimously carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT (AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION)
Public comment was held.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
APM
Benjamin Seago from APM gave the board an update on this year’s mosquito control and a proposal for the 2023 season.
Motion by Ash, supported by VanderKolk, to approve the 2023 mosquito control program for a cost of $78,915.00.
Roll call vote—Yes: Huber, Ash, VanderKolk, Quakenbush; No: None.
Motion unanimously carried.
ZONING ADMINSTRATOR – TIM BEBEE
Bebee was absent.
ELECTION INSPECTORS FOR THE NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION
Motion by Ash, supported by Quakenbush, to hire two chairpersons at $18.00/hour and twelve election inspectors at $12.00/hour $15.00/hour for the November 8, 2022, general election.
Roll call vote—Yes: VanderKolk, Huber, Ash, Quakenbush; No: None.
Motion unanimously carried.
NEW CHAIRS
Motion by Ash, supported by VanderKolk, to purchase five desk chairs from Staples at a cost of $109.99 each plus a handling fee.
Roll call vote—Yes: Ash, VanderKolk, Huber, Quakenbush; No: None.
Motion unanimously carried.
WINN TELECOM RIGHT OF WAY PERMIT
Motion by Ash, supported by VanderKolk, to approve a Metro Act Right of Way Permit for Winn Telecom.
Motion carried.
TRUSTEE RESIGNATION
Tabled due to the Supervisor’s absence.
PAY THE BILLS
Motion by Quakenbush, supported by Huber, to pay the bills.
Roll call vote—Yes: VanderKolk, Huber, VanderKolk, Ash; No: None.
Motion unanimously carried.
BALLOT BAGS
Clerk Ash stated she can purchase ballot and test ballot bags and get reimbursed by a State of Michigan Security Grant.
Motion by Huber, supported by VanderKolk, to purchase five ballot bags and three test ballot bags at a cost of $606.50 plus shipping.
Roll call vote: vote—Yes: Ash, VanderKolk, Huber, Quakenbush; No: None.
Motion unanimously carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ash, supported by Quakenbush, to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm.
Fran Ash
Chippewa Township Clerk
