Porter Township Van Buren County, Michigan
Budget Workshop, May 11, 2022
Supervisor Oxley called the Budget Workshop to order at 6:30 p.m. Members present- Meade, Nesbitt, Oxley and Packer. Also present – Attorney Schuitmaker.
Supervisor Oxley closed the Budget Workshop at 7:07p.m.
Porter Township Van Buren County, Michigan
Regular Meeting, May 11, 2022
Supervisor Oxley called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. Members present – Meade, Oxley, Packer and Nesbitt. Absent – Bitely. Also present – Attorney Schuitmaker and five guests.
Motion by Nesbitt with support by Packer to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on April 13, 2022. Voice vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Meade with support by Packer to approve the Treasurer’s report subject to audit. Voice vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Nesbitt with support by Packer to approve the bills as presented. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Meade with support by Nesbitt to accept the franchise agreement granting a revocable non-exclusive franchise to Indiana Michigan Power Company. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Meade with support by Packer to distribute funds from GW Jones Bank to new accounts at Huntington Bank and Honor Credit Union, with Custodians Clerk Meade & Treasurer Nesbitt. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Meade with support by Nesbitt to approve Supervisor Oxley’s recommendation to appoint Jeff Stull to the Planning Commission. Voice vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Nesbitt with support from Packer to accept Supervisor Oxley’s recommendation to start the 2022 Road Program, including gravel work to various roads estimated at $115,300, Fog Seal 2.86 total miles on Shaw Road & CR 652 estimated at $17,875, Dust control on gravel roads 12.56 miles estimated at $34,364, Boom Mowing various roads estimated at $11,000, De-berming 6.8 miles of various roads estimated at $23,120, Sealcoat various roads estimated at $55,625, total estimated and not to exceed $257,284. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Nesbitt with support from Packer to approve J.C. and Sons to provide tree trimming from CR 352 from 29th St to CR 652 at $18,000. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Nesbitt with support by Packer to approve placing a trash container in Frosty Acres for clean up, first container cost not to exceed $635. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
The Budget Hearing will be held Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 6:30 pm. The Public Hearing will be held Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 6:30 pm for road and fire assessments.
Motion by Packer with support by Nesbitt to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Voice vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Respectfully Submitted,
Charles Meade, Jr.
Porter Township Clerk
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