Minutes From Hamlin Township Board Meeting 11/13/97 UNofficial web page  You will see the initials RC AA MC throughout this document. They mean Roll Call (RC); All Approve (AA); Motion Carried (MC). This is how it appears on the Township Minutes. Some motions do not require a roll call, just an "all in favor say Aye". 
REGULAR MEETING            November 13, 1997
The Hamlin Township Board met Thursday, November 13, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hamlin Townhall.
Present: Griffith, Lewis, Anderson, Petersen, Voelker. Approximately 6 people in attendance, including B. Forgue, K.Lemke, M.&R. Rodriguez, B. Sadler, A. Griffing
Ms. Griffith called the meeting to order and then led the Pledge to the Flag. 
COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR. Andy Griffing discussed the noise and liability concerns over the dirt bike track near his property on Fountain Road west of Jebavy Drive. S. Armstrong will check into the situation. 
On the MOTION of Voelker, supported by Petersen, the Minutes of the October 9, 1997
meeting wereapproved. AA MC 
The Treasurer's Report through October 1997, General Fund: $254,524.54 was approved on the MOTION of Lewis, supported by Petersen. RC AA MC 
Budget amendments totaling $1,100 in an increase in revenue in accounts 665 - Interest and 667 Townhall Rentals were approved on the MOTION of Lewis, supported by Petersen. RC AA MC 
Bills totaling $17,695.49 in the General Fund were approved for payment on the
MOTION of Anderson, supported by Voelker. RC AA MC 
Bills totaling $2,420.90 in the Fire Operation Fund were approved for payment on the
MOTION ofAnderson, supported by Petersen. RC AA MC 
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Fire Department:
1) The Board tabled discussion on the Hamlin Fire Dept. Workman's Compensation Policy until further study is completed.
2) The portable tanks ordered over a month ago have not been shipped. A. Casperson will check to see what the hold up is.
3) New employees have received copies of "The Essentials of Fire Fighting" manuals.
4) Phase II and Fire Officer I classes may be offered beginning in January. Those interested need to sign up.
5) S. Vandervest indicated the purchasing of hand held radios is on hold.
6) Thank you cards were received from Victory School thanking fire dept. personnel for their program during fire prevention week.
7) Maintenance on the vehicles was completed. It was discovered that a poor job was done servicing the trucks. S. Vandervest will speak to the company and report back. It was also noted that an air brake chamber needs to be replaced on the tanker soon.
8) A price of $999.00 was received from Sorensen Excavating to bury the water tank. Two more bids are expected.
9) Discussion was held regarding establishing committees for non essential items such as cleaning the station, checking into prices for equipment, etc. More discussion to follow.
10) A. Casperson is scheduling meeting with vendors to see what type of turn out gear is available and at what cost. Current turn out gear is becoming aged and needs replacing.
11) On the MOTION of Voelker, supported by Lewis, the Board agreed to purchase a weather station for the fire station at a cost not to exceed $215.00. RC AA MC
13) A. Casperson will check into the operations of 911. Questions arise as to what policies the dept. can request to 911. It is unclear as to who is making, and who is capable of making policies for radio communications. Andy will report back. 
Assessor:
1) The Michigan State Dept. of Treasury has determined the rate of inflation for determining 1998 taxable values is 2.7 percent.
2) The final Board of Review relative to the 1997 tax roll will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 1997 at 9 a.m. at the Townhall.
3) The 1998 property tax roll is currently on schedule for completion. 
Zoning Administrator:
1) The zoning office is currently working on several zoning violations including a major violation of section 14 (water overlay district) of the current zoning ordinance. The Township is working with Mr. John Quiring, purchaser of Camp Douglas Smith, preparing an application for a special land use under section 9.03 (K) of zoning ordinance 34. Mr. Quiring hopes to partially reopen Camp Douglas Smith during the summer of 1998. 
Lake Board: No Report. 
Lake Association: No Report. 
OLD BIJSINESS:
1) On the MOTION of Lewis, supported by Voelker, the Board approved Bob Anderson's recommendation to purchase 15 new 8 foot long tables. RC AA MC The tables will be grey glace with black vinyl siding. 
NEW BUSINESS:
1) On the MOTION of Voelker, supported by Petersen, the Board approved proposed Amendment 97-1 to the Mason County Solid Waste Management Plan which allows trash to be taken to another county. RC AA MC
2) On the MOTION of Voelker, supported by Petersen, the Board appointed C. Lewis and A. Anderson to serve as township representatives on the Hamlin Lake/Pere Marquette Sewer and Water Authority Board. Lewis and Anderson will serve two year terms expiring December 31, 1999. RC AA MC 
CORRESPONDENCE: None. 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) State of Michigan will hold a public hearing on the proposed revision to Rule 37 of the Building Officials, Plan Reviewers, and Inspectors Rule on Wednesday, December 3, 1997.
2) The Department of Environmental Quality has received an application for a permit from
James W. Miller, Jr. and one from Rednalis L.P.
3) Department of Environmental Quality permits have been issued to:
*Ed & Judy Busch, 5906 Maple Lane;
*William Collins, 6108 Barnhart Rd;
*Ronald J. Dykstra, 4907 Nurnberg. 
On theMOTION of Lewis, supported by Voelker, the meeting was adjourned at 8:47p.m. AA MC
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Lewis, Clerk