Budget Public Hearing June 12, 2024
Supervisor Oxley called the General and Fire Fund Budgets Public Hearing to order at 6:15 pm. Members present – Oxley, Bitely, Nesbitt, Packer, and Smith. Also present – Attorney Moraitis and one guest.
Supervisor Oxley closed the Budget Public Hearing at 6:30 pm.
Road Special Assessment District Public Hearing June 12, 2024
Supervisor Oxley called the Road Special Assessment District Public Hearing to order at 6:30 pm. Members present – Oxley, Bitely, Nesbitt, Packer, and Smith. Also present – Attorney Moraitis and one guest.
Supervisor Oxley closed the Road SAD Public Hearing at 6:45 pm.
Fire Special Assessment District Public Hearing June 12, 2024
Supervisor Oxley called the Fire Special Assessment District Public Hearing to order at 6:45 pm. Members present – Oxley, Bitely, Nesbitt, Packer, and Smith. Also present – Attorney Moraitis and three guests.
Supervisor Oxley closed the Fire SAD Public Hearing at 6:55 pm.
Regular Meeting June 12, 2024
Supervisor Oxley called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m. Members present – Oxley, Bitely, Nesbitt, Packer, and Smith. Also present – Attorney Moraitis and ten guests.
Motion by Packer with support by Nesbitt to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on May 8, 2024. Voice vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Packer with support by Smith to approve the Treasurer’s report subject to audit. Voice vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Nesbitt with support by Bitely to approve the bills as presented. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Smith with support by Packer to sign agreement with the Van Buren Conservation District to partner with them on the 2024 Van Buren County Resource Recovery & Recycling Program, and also to contribute $500 toward the program. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Smith with support by Packer to adopt a resolution to reaffirm township-wide special assessment district for the cost of construction, improvement and maintenance of public roads at a rate of 1.0 mil (one mil), for tax year 2024. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Nesbitt with support by Packer to adopt a resolution to renew township-wide special assessment district and spread the roll for fire protection at a rate of 1.0 mil (one mil), for tax year 2024. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Nesbitt with support by Bitely to approve the hiring of MuniVate at a rate not to exceed $3,819 to do setup and update work in the BS&A database. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Bitely with support by Packer to approve the mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and building applications and fee schedules as presented by Building Official Garrett Reitenour. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Nesbitt with support by Packer to hire Teresa Shields to install 15” form lettering on the fire building, at a rate of $3,390. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Smith with support by Nesbitt to amend the General Fund Budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 in summary form. Total revenue of $1,029,180 less total expenditures of $1,183,930 for a net decrease in fund balance of $154,750. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Smith with support by Packer to amend the Fire Fund Budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 in summary form. Total revenue of $182,500 less total expenditures of $164,160 for a net increase in fund balance of $18,340. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Smith with support by Nesbitt to approve the General Fund Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 in summary form. Total revenue of $1,056,560 less total expenditures of $1,097,910 for the proposed net decrease in fund balance of $41,350 together with the projected beginning fund balance of $1,197,472.80 for the projected year end 2025 fund balance of $1,156,122.80. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Smith with support by Packer to approve the Fire Fund Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 in summary form. Total revenue of $192,500 less total expenditures of $179,920 for the proposed net increase in fund balance of $12,580 together with the projected beginning fund balance of $593,237.35 for the projected year end 2025 fund balance of $605,817.38. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Nesbitt with support by Packer for Supervisor Oxley to purchase a new laptop computer at a cost not to exceed $2,000. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Election Commission meeting for the August 6, 2024 election is scheduled for July 10, 2024 at 6:45 pm.
Motion by Bitely with support by Packer to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 pm. Voice vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Respectfully Submitted,
Heather Smith
Porter Township Clerk
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