The General Board Meeting, held at the Newberg Township Fire Department was called to order on April 11, 2022 at 7pm. Minutes from the March 14th meeting were approved as written.
Reports: Assessor: Nothing to report. Ordinance: Nothing to report. Ambulance: Ambulance Director Rifenberg reported twenty-one calls for the month of March; fourteen Newberg, two Porter, one Penn, one Marcellus, one LaGrange, one Three Rivers and one White Pigeon. Fire: Chief Forrester reported six calls for the month of March; three Porter, two mutual aid Marcellus and one Newberg. Forrester shared information about a new applicant for the Fire Department.
Motion made by Rifenberg, supported by Covey, to accept Tanner Johnson to join the Newberg Township Fire Department. Sexton: Rifenberg reported one full burial for the month of March. Building: Clerk Duff read the building report for February and March. Treasurer: Report is available for the month of March. County Commissioner: Not present. Public Comment on Non-agenda items: Tire and Hazardous Waste and Electronic Collection April 27 3-7pm at the Cass County Road Commission. Correspondence: Noted misc. correspondence.
Unfinished Business: Road Contracts- Bob Thompson from the Cass County Road Commission shared suggested road contracts with the board. Discussion was had regarding new road projects for the 2022 year.
Motion made by Covey, supported by Rifenberg, to accept the following road contracts for the 2022 road project season from the Cass County Road Commission: Patterson Hill Rd (Mann-Kinney St.) overlay, Mann St. (M40-Kaylor) crush and shape, McKinley (N. Main-M40) Crush and shape and resurface, Old 119 (Jones) Gravel, Old 119 (Marcellus) Gravel, Kirk Lake (Savage-S. Quaker) Gravel, Timberlane Dr. (Meadowcroft-end) Overlay and pavement markings. Roll call vote: ‘Aye’- Rifenberg, Covey, Harvey, Van Heukelum and Duff. Motion carried upon a roll vote.
New Business: Rainbow Farms: Supervisor Covey discussed scheduling a walk through with the owners of Rainbow Farms, a member of the board along with Newberg Fire and EMS. Covey stated that will schedule that after the meeting this evening. Members from Big Cloud Farm LLC, an independent festival venue organization, were present and reported they will be having some events this summer at Boot Hill Ranch. The Board handed them the Mass Gathering Ordinance and application.
Memorial Day Service: Newberg will be having a Memorial Day Service on May 30, 2022 at 12pm located at Poe’s Cemetery. Ordinance Enforcement: Supervisor Covey opened up discussion regarding Newberg’s Ordinance Enforcement Officer. Discussion followed.
Motion made by Rifenberg, supported by Covey, to terminate our current agreement with Mike Haydon as our Ordinance Enforcement Officer effective April 12, 2022. Roll Call Vote: ‘Aye’- Covey, Rifenberg, Harvey, Duff and Van Heukelum. Motion carried upon roll call vote.
Jason Pompey, Zoning Solutions LLC, was represented at the meeting and stated interested in the position of ordinance enforcement officer for Newberg Township. Discussion and questions followed.
Motion was made by Covey, supported by Harvey, to appoint Jason Pompey and Zoning Solutions LLC as the new Ordinance Enforcement Officer for Newberg Township effective April 12, 2022. Roll Call Vote ‘Aye’- Duff, Van Heukelum, Covey, Rifenberg and Harvey. Motion carried upon roll call vote.
Motion made by Van Heukelum, supported by Rifenberg, to amend the 2022/23 fiscal year budget for the wages of Ordinance Officer from $26.50 to $30.00 per hour. Roll Call Vote ‘Aye’-Duff, Van Heukelum, Rifenberg, Covey and Harvey. Motion carried upon roll call vote. Bills to Pay: Motion made by Duff, supported by Van Heukelum, to pay the bills for the month of April in the amount of 57,973.80. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Public Comment: A member from the community asked about the Newberg Township Mass Gathering Ordinance and wanted to know if we are working on it or if it is in effect at this time. The Board shared that it is in effect and is being enforced and the Board continues to work on it to make improvements. Motion made by Rifenberg, supported by Covey, to adjourn the meeting at 8:38pm. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
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