NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP BOARD

March 17, 2003 at 7:30 P.M.

17425 RED ARROW HIGHWAY

NEW BUFFALO, MICHIGAN

Supervisor Conway called the meeting to order at 7:30 Call to Order

Also present were: Rahm, Steinke, Braden, Zabicki

Rahm led the Pledge of Allegiance

Privilege of the Audience

PRESENTATION

Representative Neal Nitz

CORRESPONDENCE

ComCast

Connected Communities

MTA

OLD BUSINESS

Dockside Nautical

NEW BUSINESS

Conway moved, Zabicki seconded to adopt the following Rules of Order to be Adopt Rules of Order

adhered to by the New Buffalo Township Board during its Regular Meetings

and Workships.

Motion Carried

Place Treasurers Report on file. Treasurers Report

Rahm moved, Conway seconded to approve the bills as presented; Bills

General Fund $41,327.09; Building Fund $12,529.70; Liquor Fund $302.41;

Sewer Fund $29,510.16; Water Fund $235,448.47; Ambulance $8,869.67

Motion Carried

Braden moved, Rahm seconded to approve the minutes of the Minutes

February 17, 2003 Regular Meeting.

Motion Carried

Conway moved, Zabicki seconded, to approve offering AFLAC Insurance to Employee Insurance

Township Employees at their expense through payroll deduction.

Motion Carried

Rahm moved, Zabicki seconded the formation of the New Buffalo Township Fire Administration

Fire Administration Board. Board

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS the New Buffalo Township Board has discussed and wishes to create a Fire Administration Board, and;

WHEREAS the New Buffalo Township Board has advertised for residents to apply to the Board to be members of the Fire Administration Board, and;

WHEREAS the duties of the Fire Administrative Board shall include recommending a Fire Chief to preside over both Fire Stations; submitting an annual budget for review, modification and approval by the Township Board; assist with and review By-Laws & Standard Operating Procedures of the Fire Department; handle equipment, uniform and other purchase requests from the Fire Department; review and recommend New Fire Fighter applications; and other duties as delegated by the New Buffalo Township Board.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the New Buffalo Township Board is Establishing the New Buffalo Township Fire Administrative Board pursuant to MCL 41.812.

Roll Call Ayes Nays

Rahm X

Braden X

Conway X

Steinke X

Zabicki X

Motion Carried

Conway moved, Rahm seconded, to appoint Myron Warshaw to the New Fire Board Apt

Buffalo Township Fire Board, term to expire June 30, 2004 Myron Warshaw

Motion Carried

Conway moved, Rahm seconded, to appoint Charles Stevens to the New Fire Board Apt

Buffalo Township Fire Board, term to expire June 30, 2004 Charles Stevens

Motion Carried

Conway moved, Zabicki seconded to appoint Claire Warshaw to the New Fire Board Apt

Buffalo Township Fire Board, term to expire June 30, 2006 Claire Warshaw

Motion Carried

Conway moved, Rahm seconded, to appoint Larry Frankle to the New Fire Board Apt

Buffalo Township Fire Board, term to expire June 30, 2006 Larry Frankle

Motion Carried

Conway moved, Zabicki seconded to appoint Victoria Cooper to the New Fire Board Apt

Buffalo Township Fire Board, term to expire June 30,2008 Victoria Cooper

Motion Carried

Zabicki moved, Rahm seconded to set the Zoning Compliance fees at $40 Zoning Compliance

For the initial visit and any and all subsequent visits @ $25; fees to be deposited Fees

In the General Fund.

Motion Defeated

Steinke moved, Conway seconded to set the Zoning Compliance fees at $25 Zoning Compliance

For the initial visit and any and all subsequent visits @ $25; fees to be deposited Fees

In the General Fund.

Motion Carried

Rahm moved, Conway seconded to set the Buildability determination fee Buildability

@ $40, fees to be deposited in the General Fund. Determination Fee

Motion Carried

Zabicki moved, Conway seconded to adopt the new Zoning Application form New Zoning Application

Motion Carried

Conway moved, Zabicki seconded to authorize the Township Attorney to Whittaker Woods

send a letter to Whittaker Woods regarding Kluver Road watermain problems. Letter Authorization

Motion Carried

Zabicki moved, Conway seconded to authorize the Township Board to hire Hire Engineer to

an Engineer to oversee the Whittaker Woods Project. Oversee Whittaker

Woods Project

Motion Carried

Rahm moved, Zabicki seconded to authorize a letter to be sent to Mr. Nelson Authorize Letter

US Department of Interior. US DOI

Motion Carried

REPORTS

Fire

Park

Building

GRSA

Medic 1

Sheriff

Rahm moved, Zabicki seconded to adjourn at 8:55 p.m.

Motion Carried

Submitted,

Judith Handley Zabicki

Clerk