Trustee Bitely called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present – Meade, Bitely, Nesbitt and Packer. Also present – Attorney Schuitmaker and six guests.
Motion by Nesbitt with support by Packer to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on February 8, 2023. 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 by Meade with support by Nesbitt to approve 2023 Poverty Exemption Policy and Guidelines. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Meade with support by Packer to approve payment of Apex Software bill and add it to this month’s bill payments. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Meade with support by Nesbitt to sign a resolution of support for
Midwest Energy & Communications’ Application to the ROBIN Grant program for broadband internet in township. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Meade with support by Packer to authorize Clerk Meade and Trustee Bitely to sign a final memorandum of agreement for the ROBIN Grant Program for broadband service provided it is rewritten to state it will serve all currently unserved parcels in the township. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Bitely with support by Nesbitt to upgrade gas supply pipe line from the meter to the generator, at a cost not to exceed $10,000. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Packer with support by Nesbitt to adopt a resolution to authorize Clerk Meade and Treasurer Nesbitt to enter into Treasury Notes through Consumers Credit Union and CUSO Financial. Roll call vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Motion by Nesbitt with support by Packer adjourn the meeting at 8:52 pm. Voice vote – all yes. Motion passed.
Respectfully Submitted,
Charles Meade, Jr.
Porter Township Clerk
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