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Minutes of Lapeer Township Board
Lapeer Township Offices and Community Building
1500 Morris Road, Lapeer, Michigan 48446
Regular Meeting
August 13, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Dawn Walker, Clerk
Supervisor Jarvis called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Clerk Dawn Walker, Supervisor Scott Jarvis, Treasurer Lori Ann
Taylor, Trustees John Rutzen and Howard Stack.
Also present:
Nancy Bradford
William Marshall
Stacy Stimson
Larry Payne
Leonard Lumley, 1031 Pine Tree Lane
Linda Jarvis, 2654 E. Newark Road
Darren Pionk
Tim Roodvoets
Representing:
Deputy Clerk
Lapeer Township Police Chief
Lapeer Township Sergeant
Lapeer Township Reserve Officer
Self
Resident/County Commissioner
Atwell Hicks, Development
representative
Resident / Planning Commission
Chairman
Everyone stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT
AGENDA:
The minutes of the July 9, 2007 regular meeting.
General correspondence for review:
Police Statistics for July 2007
Fire Report for July 2007
Statement of Auditing Standards
Supervisor Jarvis added carpet cleaning quote to the current agenda.
MOVED by Stack, support by Rutzen to approve the July 9 th board minutes as
written. A votewas taken. Yes’: Al (5).MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC TIME:
Commissioner Jarvis spoke briefly about the upcoming MTA meeting noting that
Vic Martin from 911 would be in attendance, as well as State Representative
John Stahl who would be discussing HB 410 & HB 411. Also announced Family
Preparedness Day on September 8 th , the Courthouse Gala on September 14 th ,
Senior Celebration at the Lapeer County Center Building on September 20 th ,
and the Lapeer County Budget Public hearing on September 20 th .
Treasurer Taylor shared with the Board the certificate presented to Lapeer
Township from the American Legion for the support contributed to the Vietnam
Veterans “Moving Wal”.
AGENDA:
TREASURERS
REPORT:

FUND
Closing Balance
June
Closing Balance
July
General Fund Checking $451.33 $474.28
General Fund Saving $20,122.48 $91,661.24
MONEY MARKETS
Wolverine Bank
CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT
To Wolverine CD
National City 5.2 APY Matures 7/11/07 $202,542.45 To LCBT CD & Savings
Wolverine Bank 5.15% Matures 6/4/07 To Renew $238,483.28
Wolverine Bank 5.15% Matures 8/7/07 $238,483.28
Wolverine Bank 5.2% Matures 6/6/07
To LCBT CD
LCBT #1 5.2% Matures 8/8/07 $100,997.26 $100,997.26
LCBT #2 5.2% Matures 10/30/07 $150,000.00
MERRILL LYNCH
R.I. CD Matures 5.57% 6-20-07
R.I. CD Matures 5.57% 6-20-07
COMERICA
To Revolving Imp.
To Revolving Imp.
Revolving Improvement $328,294.03 $329,659.07
Capital Improvement $141,249.10 $141,836.38
General Fund J-Account $93,682.50 $63,163.91
LASALLE BANK
State Share $23,463.29 $3,042.98
General Township Working Totals: $1,149,285.72 $1,119,274.52
RESTRICTED FUNDS
LAPEER COUNTY BANK & TRUST
Disaster Contingency $300.00 $300.00
Liquor Law Enforcement $100.00 $100.00
Cemetery Trust $34,488.05 $34,487.25
Trust & Agency $69,703.90 $69,703.90
NATIONAL CITY BANK
Tax Collection $2,450.79 $202,098.60
MOVED by Rutzen, support by Stack to accept the Treasurers reports for June &
July. A vote was taken. Yes’: Al (5). MOTION CARRIED.
CLERKS
REPORTS:
Clerk Walker presented the following:
Vouchers presented from July 16 thru August 15, 2007, including
payroll from August 6th for a total voucher payments in the amount of
$64,725.76.
Budget report.
General Fund Balance sheet.
Profit & Loss Report.
Discussion followed.
Lapeer Township
August 13, 2007
Regular Board Meeting

MOVED by Rutzen, support by Taylor to approve payment of the vouchers. A roll
call vote was taken: Rutzen; yes, Taylor; yes, Jarvis; yes, Stack; yes, Walker;
yes. MOTION CARRIED.
RESERVE
RECOGNITION:
Township Reserve Officers Larry Payne & Dennis Atwell were recognized
for there time and dedication for the 2006-2007 year. A total of 723.75 hours
were donated over the last fiscal year.
Chief Marshall, Sergeant Stimson and Reserve Officer Payne departed at 7:45
p.m.
REMOVAL OF
FIRE-RUNS:
Clerk Walker requested approval to remove the following 2003 & 2004 fire-runs
from the Township’s General ledger for a total amount of $11,750.00. They wil
remain on file at collections for possible future action.
2003-142 Arnaldo Angiano $1,650.00
2004-042 Valeri Caskey $ 775.00
2004-056 Gary & Kristy Forrest $1,650.00
2004-025 Theresa Goines $ 825.00
2004-014 Elizabeth Guerrero $ 825.00
2004-045 Michele Newsome $1,650.00
2004-041 Shelly Palm $ 250.00
2004-010 Loretta Smith $1,650.00
2004-039 Carisa Stone $1,650.00
2004-051 Roosevelt Swift $ 825.00
MOVED by Rutzen, support by Stack to approve the removal of the above
uncollectible fire runs from the Township General Ledger. A vote was taken.
Yes’: Al (5). MOTION CARRIED.
ROADSIDE
MOWING:
A contract was presented from Lapeer County Road Commission for an
annual double-cut roadside mowing in the amount of $4,300.00 per cut. One
cutting has been approved and completed. A second mowing is needed.
MOVED by Walker, support by Stack to sign the agreement for the 2 nd roadside
mowing at a cost of $4,300.00. A roll call vote was taken: Walker; yes, Stack;
yes, Taylor; yes, Jarvis; yes, Rutzen; yes. MOTION CARRIED.
PLANNING
COMMISSION
ATTENDANCE:
ORDINANCE
COMPARISON:
Planning Commission Chair Tim Roodvoets appeared before the
board to discuss issues regarding attendance of planning commissioners at
meetings. Commissioners voiced that they were still interested in serving on the
planning commission.
The need for a City of Lapeer verses Township of Lapeer ordinance comparison
was discussed based upon the areas that have been annexed to the City. This
will provide clarity as to contract language that the City will develop these
annexed areas with ordinances that are “substantialy the same” as the
Townships ordinances.
MOVED by Jarvis, support by Stack to allow Community Planning and
Management to compare the City of Lapeer and Township of Lapeer ordinances
and compile a checklist to provide the City at a cost not to exceed $500.00. A
vote was taken. Yes’: Al (5). MOTION CARRIED.
Lapeer Township
August 13, 2007
Regular Board Meeting

DEVELOPMENT
RESOLUTION:
A proposed resolutionregarding the development “Crossroads of Lapeer” at the
southeast corner of M-24 and Turrill was presented and discussed in terms of the
development being planned in accordance with the contract between the City of
Lapeer and the Township of Lapeer. It was also requested to have the attorney
review as there are concerns regarding future developments within the same
area. Development representative Darren Pionk from the Engineering firm Atwell
Hicks addressed the board.
Darren Pionk departed at 9:18 p.m.
Tim Roodvoets departed at 9:18 p.m.
CHARTER
COMMUNICATIONS:
A brief discussion regarding the response letter sent by Attorney Steve Jarvis
on behalf of Lapeer Township to Charter Communications regarding the desire to
not renew any construction performance bonds with Lapeer Township.
BUILDING
REPAIR
QUOTES:
QUICKBOOKS
UPDATE:
The previous quote supplied by R.S. Richards Custom Building needed some
clarification. This has been provided.
MOVED by Rutzen, support by Stack to accept the quote by R.S. Richards for
repair to the atrium area of the building at a cost of $7,200.00 plus the cost of
permits contingent on receiving a certificate of insurance. A roll call vote was
taken: Rutzen; yes, Stack; yes, Jarvis; yes, Walker; yes, Taylor; yes. MOTION
CARRIED.
Clerk Walker requested approval to purchase the software update for
Quickbooks.
MOVED by Stack, support by Rutzen to authorize Clerk Walker to purchase the
software update. A vote was taken. Yes’: Al (5). MOTION CARRIED.
DEPUTY
TREASURER
COMPENSATION:
CARPET QUOTE:
PUBLIC TIME:
Treasurer Taylor requested the board revisit added compensation for
Nancy Bradford for the addition of Deputy Treasurer duties. Discussion followed.
MOVED by Rutzen, support by Taylor to allow for a sixty cent per hour increase
for the additional job responsibilities. A roll call vote was taken: Rutzen; yes,
Stack; yes, Jarvis; yes, Taylor; yes, Walker; no. MOTION CARRIED.
Supervisor Jarvis presented a quote from Servpro Carpet Cleaning for regular
scheduled cleanings. Discussion followed. Need to acquire additional quotes.
TABLED.
Questions arose regarding the status of Church of the Nazarene.
Treasurer Taylor requested that other board members be available to open and
close for hall rentals when the custodian is not available. She will contact board
members if the need arises.
REPORTS:
Reports given for Planning Commission, Greater Lapeer Transportation
Authority, Construction Code Authority, Library and Election.
Lapeer Township
August 13, 2007
Regular Board Meeting

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The August 20 th , 2007 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOVED by Jarvis, support by Stack to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was
unanimously adjourned (at 9:55 p.m.).
_________________________
Dawn M. Walker, Clerk
__________________________
Nancy L. Bradford, Deputy Clerk
Lapeer Township
August 13, 2007
Regular Board Meeting