August 9, 2007
Meeting called to order at 7:02 p.m. Pledge to flag. Present: Peterson, Topping, Mahler, Krueger, Cowan. Absent: none. Motion Krueger support Peterson to approve agenda. Carried. Motion Krueger support Cowan to approve consent agenda items, including minutes of July 12 and payment of bills as amended. Carried. Call to Public: None. Planning report by Krueger. Police Report by Chief Cook. Motion Krueger support Topping to hire Kevin Kopacz as new officer to replace officer Keitzman who resigned. Carried. Fire Report by Chief Schroeder. Motion Krueger support Peterson to approve three new firemen, Daniel Culver, Sean Hitchcock, Daniel Ray. Carried. Motion Krueger support Cowan to approve $700.00 per year salary for captain position. Currently Stoffer has been working this position and putting in a lot of time and energy. Krueger requests this be retroactive to start of position, Topping states can’t do retroactive, but can start right away. Carried. Discussion of travel to spec new fire truck for two firemen. Motion Krueger support Cowan to approve travel. Carried. Recreation Committee report by Cowan. Discussion of concrete bids, Peterson to work on specs for Saturday and contact bidders. Senior Report by Mahler. Seniors held picnic Wednesday, was well attended. Zoning Report available, including permits and violations. Correspondence: Civil infractions ordinance discussion sent by attorney Burns, for board review. Attorney Drick seeking overseas addresses of Livingston County Military persons serving in combat zones to mail packages and supplies. Unfinished Business: Motion Mahler support Topping to approve GIS addressing ordinance. Carried. Motion Topping support Peterson to approve Home Based Business Ordinance. Opposed Cowan, Krueger. Carried. Show Cause for Tilli illegal trailer, no septic, or well, began at 7:48 p.m. Discussion, County Health Dept. refuses to go on property because of threats, tentatively set inspection for Aug. 17th. Mr Lewis was told to meet zoning official on Saturday to discuss. He has until next Thursday to comply or this will go to attorney. Motion Peterson support Krueger to send to attorney. Carried. Show cause ended at 7:55 p.m. Mutual Law Enforcement Aid Agreement tabled to next meeting for review. Final Call to Public: C. Escher questions about concrete at pavilion, thanks to Brad Holloway for staining pavilion. Motion Krueger support Mahler to adjourn at 8:09 p.m. Carried.
Linda Topping, Clerk