October 8, TOWNSHIP BOARD. PRESENT: Richard Bohjanen, Max Engle, Ben Zyburt, David Lynch, Don Rhein, Judy White, Mark Maki. ABSENT: None.

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1 October 8, 2018 A Regular meeting of the Chocolay Township Board was held on Monday, October 8, 2018 at the Chocolay Township Hall, 5010 U S 41 South, Marquette, MI. Supervisor Bohjanen called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. TOWNSHIP BOARD. PRESENT: Richard Bohjanen, Max Engle, Ben Zyburt, David Lynch, Don Rhein, Judy White, Mark Maki. ABSENT: None. STAFF PRESENT: Jon Kangas, Suzanne Sundell, Dale Throenle, Scott Jennings, Lisa Perry, Brad Johnson, Nick Carter, Zane Weaver MINUTES September 10, 2018 REGULAR MEETING. Lynch moved Zyburt seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of September 10, 2018 as presented.. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS. Rhein moved Zyburt seconded that the agenda be approved as presented.. PUBLIC COMMENT. Deborah Mulcahey, 633 Lakewood Lane suggested that the Township Board read the book WAMPUM on how the Indian gaming empire was created. She also felt that the Township should be keeping the 2% funds for the Township, and not other communities. Mulcahey also feels there appears to be financial improprieties in relation to the water tank being built at the casino is this a pass thru? In regards to the 2019 budget, she was concerned to learn the police department needs additional police, although there is a likelihood for this need with the increased activity that will be associated with the Casino. She was happy to see that the police officer budget does not include zoning. Also does not feel that there is a need to have one or more police officers at the Board Meeting. She feels the Township would benefit from a police bike patrol. Mulcahey also brought up the public safety issue of the rate of speed along M-28. She is looking to the Board to support changes for the reduction of speed. Also questioned road millage money and what work has been done. Mulcahey would also like the Board to support the County Road Commission s resolution to fight against Senator Casperson s proposed Senate Bill. Police Chief Scott Jennings, Chocolay Township introduced the two new police officers Zane Weaver and Nick Carter to the Township Board. 1

2 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE. Zyburt moved Engle seconded that bills totaling $23, including checks numbered and bills totaling $36, including checks numbered are approved for payment.. PAYROLL. Rhein moved Zyburt seconded that payroll for September 6, 2018 for $34, including checks numbered and and ACH payments for Federal tax, State tax and MERS and September 20, 2018 for $36, including checks numbered and and ACH payments for Federal tax, State tax and MERS, are approved for payment.. FINANCIAL REPORT AUGUST Lynch moved Rhein seconded to approve the August Financial Report.. TREASURER S REPORT AND FUND WITHDRAWAL AND DEPOSIT REPORT. Treasurer Zyburt stated there were two fixed income investments mature the first being at 1.35%, $250,000, Flagstar Bank. This was reinvested in a 4-year government agency call a Step- Up, where the coupons bump up each year, beginning with 2.6% the first year, 3.0% the second year, 3.5% in 2021, and 4.5% in Secondly, there was a $225,000 agency that matured at 1.05%, and a 6-month First National Bank of East Lansing at 2.5%. Engle moved White seconded to accept the Treasurer s report.. Zyburt moved Lynch seconded to accept the fund withdrawal and deposit report.. PRESENTATIONS LIFE SAVING AWARD TO OFFICER CARTER A letter of commendation was read by Police Chief Jennings regarding an assist to EMS by Officer Carter. The Life Saving Award was presented to Officer Carter for his efforts. PRESENTATIONS SENATE BILL 396, JIM IWANICKI MRCR Jim Iwanicki from the Marquette County Road Commission made a presentation to the Township Board regarding Senate Bill 396. The bill was introduce about 1 ½ years ago by Senator Casperson. This bill would be very detrimental to the road system. Senate Bill 396, Substitute 5 would allow all types of weight exceptions for the logging industry on roads anytime of the year. These things are very dis-concerning to the Road Commission, as it is taking control from the Road Commission. Senate Bill 396 as written is not a good thing for taxpayers. Industry is not paying their fair share, with things such as license plates. Iwanicki is asking for Township support of this Resolution. Similar resolutions have been adopted by the Marquette County Township Association, Marquette County Board, and the Marquette County Road Commission. 2

3 PRESENTATIONS 2019 DRAFT BUDGET Manager Kangas presented the draft budgeted. There should be an increase in taxable value moving into He is anticipating increases in some of the fees and garbage tags. Kangas is forecasting a reduction in the fund balance transfer. On the expenditure side, Kangas is recommending a salary increase of 3%. The employee share of the health care premium will go from 17.5% to 20%, which would get the Township to the State-mandated health care portion, without have to Opt-out. Based on things happening in the Township, we do believe that our wages are falling behind. Kangas is also proposing that staffing levels stay the same. Kangas proceeded to go over the rest of the budget. Highlights Kangas was looking at were the BS&A Accounting package, a new telephone system, landscaping and sign improvement, and the sewer fund, which will be the largest anticipated expenditure in the coming year. White asked about an updated fee schedule Kangas replied it would be forthcoming in November. Assuming the Board has no monetary changes, it is planned that the Budget will be going to Public Hearing at the November 12 meeting. The Fee Schedule is planned to go on a separate Public Hearing. Maki asked for a change in the Asseessor budget - Professional Services for $5,000. He feels it should read, Professional appraisal services and attorney fees for property tax appeals before the entire Tax Tribunal as approved by the Township Board. Not a change in the budget, just a changed in the narrative. Zyburt moved Lynch seconded that the Budget be brought forward to Public Hearing and to make the necessary notifications. APPOINTMENTS / RESIGNATIONS NONE. SUPERVISOR S REPORT NONE. CLERK S REPORT NONE. AWARD ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR LIFT STATION REHABILITATION PROJECT Lynch moved Rhein seconded to award the Engineering Services for the Lift Station Rehabilitation Project to GEI Consultants of Michigan for the as recommended bid amount of $227,

4 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 396 Chocolay TOWNSHIP BOARD SENATE BILL 396 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Roads are the backbone to the social, cultural and economic stability of Marquette County and the Upper Peninsula;and WHEREAS, Senate Bill (SB) 396 (S-5) passed and reported out of the Senate Transportation Committee on September 6, 2018 allows exemptions from seasonal weight restrictions (aka "frost laws") to the forest product industry during the spring thaw when roads are the most vulnerable to damage from heavy loads;and WHEREAS, It is a fact in Marquette County and throughout the northern states that roads become soft in the spring and applying unrestricted 164,000-pound truck loading on soft roads, is fool hardiness that defies common sense and a law allowing such nonsense is poor public policy; and WHEREAS, SB-396 also grants exemptions to the forest industry that will allow the hauling of forest products and transport of equipment on the public road system without obtaining proper permits from road authorities at all times of the year;and WHEREAS, the provisions of SB 396 WILL result in damage to the public road system;and WHEREAS, the provisions of SB 396 WILL negatively impact the traveling public accessing the road system, resulting in burdening road authorities with expensive reactive maintenance repairs and significantly increased taxpayer costs to maintain the public road system;and WHEREAS, the provisions in SB 396 and subsequent impacts to the local road system WILL negatively impact the health, safety and welfare of Marquette County residents and the traveling public;and WHEREAS, the Marquette County Road Commission and the other road commissions throughout the Upper Peninsula work closely with the logging industry to keep the economic vitality of the County and the Upper Peninsula moving by continuously monitoring road conditions and permitting the logging industry to move equipment and material on roads 4

5 when the roads can structurally support such loading without negatively impacting the road system and the traveling public; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the _C_ho_c_ola_y Township Board hereby STRONGLY opposes SB 396; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a vote hereon be taken by aye and nay and spread at large on the minutes of the Board. White moved Lynch seconded therefore, be it resolved, that the Chocolay Township Board hereby STRONGLY opposes SB 396; and be it further resolved, that a vote hereon be taken by aye and nay and spread at large on the minutes of the Board. PROPOSED MERS HEALTH CARE SAVINGS PROGRAM AGREEMENT FOR PATROLMAN HIRED AFTER JULY Maki moved, White seconded that the MERS participation agreement for Patrolman hired after July 2018 be approved CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND, BUDGET AMENDMENT #3 TO REFLECT RECEIPT OF FUNDS FROM THE UTILITY REVIEW COMMITTEE. Lynch moved Zyburt seconded that Whereas, a budget was adopted by the Chocolay Township Board to govern the anticipated Capital Improvement Fund receipts within the Township on December 11, 2017 for fiscal year 2018, and Whereas, as a result of receipt of unanticipated revenue it is necessary to modify the aforesaid budget, Now Therefore, Be It Hereby Resolved, that the budget be modified as follows: ACCOUNT PREVIOUS CHANGE AMENDED BUDGET BUDGET REVENUE Miscellaneous Revenue $0 +$1, $1, EXPENDITURE Streets Land Improvements $32, $1, $34,

6 2018 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND, FUND BUDGET AMENDMENT #4 TO REFLECT DONATION FROM THE CHOCOLAY COED SOFTBALL LEAGUE. Zyburt moved Lynch seconded that Whereas, a budget was adopted by the Chocolay Township Board to govern the anticipated Capital Improvement Fund receipts within the Township on December 11, 2017 for fiscal year 2018, and Whereas, as a result of receipt of unanticipated revenue it is necessary to modify the aforesaid budget, Now Therefore, Be It Hereby Resolved, that the budget be modified as follows: ACCOUNT PREVIOUS CHANGE AMENDED BUDGET BUDGET REVENUE Miscellaneous Revenue $ 45, $3, $ 48, EXPENDITURE Recreation Beaver Grove Ballfield Improvement Project $ 6, $3, $ 9, AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS COPY MACHINE. Zyburt moved Engle seconded that we purchase a Konica Minolta from Cooper Office Equipment for the price of $6, and a Maintenance Agreement for approximately $ per month. This will be paid for from Capital Improvement Fund CONSIDERATION OF 2018 MEETING ROOM AGREEMENT. Lynch moved Rhein seconded that the meeting fees be set at $150 per year for 1 meeting per month or $12.50 per meeting for additional meetings. 6

7 AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS BIG CREEK DRY HYDRANT. Zyburt moved Rhein seconded to award the Big Creek dry hydrant repairs to Associated Constructors, LLC for the bid amount of $4, with funds coming from account number (Water Supply Improvements, Fire water supplies.) AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS 2018 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT APPLICATION. White moved Zyburt seconded to authorize the expenditure of Capital Improvement funds from account , Grant Projects in the amount of not-to-exceed $1,000 for the 2018 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, specifically to assist with grant writing per Fire Chief Gould s request. PUBLIC COMMENT. Sean Beckman, 120 Little Lake Road representing GEI Consultants. Thanked everyone for the opportunity to work on the sewer project. With their working knowledge, they will be able to start right away. The meeting was adjourned at 6:53 pm. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS. A. Minutes Chocolay Township Planning Commission, Regular Meeting of September 24 th, 2018, Draft. B. Minutes Marquette County Solid Waste Management Authority, Regular Meeting of September 19 th, 2018, Draft C. Minutes Marquette Area Wastewater Treatment Facility Advisory Board, Regular Meeting of August 16 th, D. Minutes US 41 Corridor Group, Regular Meeting of August 14 th, E. Minutes Northern Michigan Public Service Academy, May 31 st, 2018 Final and September 28 th, 2018 Draft. F. Minutes Marquette County Township Association, April 18 th, 2018 Final. 7

8 G. Correspondence Marquette Area Wastewater Treatment Facility Advisory Board, 2019 Meeting Schedule. H. Correspondence Marquette County Planning Commission, Notice to Prepare a Master Plan, September 25 th, I. Press Release Michigan Infrastructure Council, September 28 th, Max Engle, Clerk Richard Bohjanen, Supervisor 8