Meeting called to order by Supervisor Colin Combs at 10:03 AM with everyone standing and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call: Taken by Clerk Wilton as follows: Supervisor Colin Combs, Treasurer Jim Cooper, Clerk Kathy Wilton, Trustees Dan Barren and Gary VanWambeke were all present along with 12 interested citizens.

Public Comment: Bob Balzer from Gladwin EDC spoke about the poker run that was sponsored by EDC and the Chamber of Commerce. It was a great success with 100 participants of which 36 had never been to Gladwin County before. They road a variety of ORV designated roads and are looking forward to the connectors that will allow the crossing of M-30 to the east. He also spoke about MiSpot no longer selling service in Gladwin County and the possible effect it will have on broadband expansion. Balzer asked for everyone to check on the puremichigan.org website to see all the great events that are going everywhere.

Vince Barry asked about the phone calls coming from 3rd party providers for natural gas. Combs read a letter from Harmony Nolan from Consumers stating it is acceptable but to make sure you are making informed decisions.

Road Commissioner Larry Miller spoke about the Secord Dam bridge work that will be done within the next month. The bridge will be closed for approximately a week. Fire Chief Shaver requested that the road commission not shut 2 roads down at the same time due to the length of time it would take to get to the west side of the township. Miller stated he would bring that to the road commission's attention and see what they could do. Three Rivers road was nearly finished with work for this year and Lakeshore was still being worked on.

Carl Kerr reported on a tree service called Undercut Tree Service that he used for some trees to be taken down. They asked for the money upfront but never finished the job and he reported them to the sheriff's dept. He was told there were other complaints about the same service.

Correspondence: Read by Wilton: Minutes of various meetings were received, cooking class was being offered through MSU Extension for non-profit groups who serve food on September 29th and the color tour fly-in would be October 4th at the airport with breakfast being served from 9 to 11.

Minutes: Minutes of August 20, 2014 were reviewed. Motion by Barren/VanWambeke to accept as presented. M/C

Treasurer's Report: Treasurer Cooper gave his report as follows:

General Fund 415,082.07
Fire Fund 238,959.79
Fire Fund Capital Reserve 11,236.19
Garbage Fund 122,824.28
Road Fund 192,631.54
Mosquito Fund 34,447.39
Weed Control/Lake Imp. 200,532.88

Total All Funds $1,215,714.14

Motion by Barren/Wilton to accept the treasurer's report as presented. M/C

Bills to be paid: Wilton presented the bills to be paid as follows: General $18,975.35 Fire Fund $2,139.85 and Payroll $6,690.00

Motion by VanWambeke/Barren to pay the bills. M/C

Guests: County Commissioner Sandra Aultman reported on county business. MSU and 4H will have a millage proposal on the November ballot of .11 mills. Deputies will be attending new classes, U.S.D.A. Grants have been submitted for a new vehicle for the sheriff's dept as well as one for secondary road patrol. The library is doing well and being utilized. There will be no more night meeting due to lack of interest and there will be a classes for supervisors called chain of command through emergency management.

R&R Assessing: Kelly was unable to attend but did send the L-4029 report to be reviewed and acted upon as follows: operating: 0.6106, fire: 1.2303, road construction and maintenance: 2.25 and mosquito: .45. Resolution 14-3 offered by Combs/Cooper as follows:


Secord Township
Resolution
14-3

Whereas, the Board of Secord Township recognizes the need to establish for property tax millage, waste removal, lake weed, mosquito control and street light rates to be levied December 1, 2014, the Township Board resolves that the following rates be assessed at the Secord Twp Board meeting September 17, 2014.

Millages:

General Operating 0.6106
Fire 1.2303
Road Maintenance/Construction 2.2500
Mosquito Control 0.4500
Assessments:
Waste Removal $102.50
Lake and Weed Control
Lake Front Parcels $140.00
Back Lot Parcels $30.00
Street Lights $25.00 for existing street lights in the special assessment areas.

Motion by Combs. Second by Cooper

Roll call as follows:

Combs yes
Cooper yes
VanWambeke yes
Barren yes
Wilton yes

Kathy Wilton, Secord Twp Clerk

Discussion followed about the mosquito millage being up at the end of 2014. We will have a special election in 2015 for renewal.

Committee Reports:

Planning Commission: Carl Kerr reported for the committee. There is a special public meeting to be held on October 18th at 10 am for zoning changes in the master plan. Barren questioned the proposed change of 120 acres to commercial on the south side of Secord Dam Rd at M-30. More to be discussed at the meeting. Motion to hold public hearing on October 18th by Combs/VanWambeke. All ayes. M/C. Motion to approve Master Plan as final presented. All ayes. M/C Zoning and Ordinances will be separate plans. Kerr also reported 2 variance hearings will be coming up soon.

Fire Board: President Martin Holmes reported: 16 runs were dispatched, 13 rescue and 2 fire and 1 weather. Still looking for someone to climb the tower to put up new equipment. They would like the grant writer to apply for a rescue rig and a replacement of the 15year old pumper/tanker. Motion by Wilton/Combs to pay the grant writer $500 to write the grants with the understanding that if we don't get it this year he will reapply at no charge. All ayes. M/C

Fire Chief: Chief Fred Shaver reminded everyone to call MISS DIG if you are doing any digging in your yard to avoid gas lines and electrical. It is very costly if you accidentally hit a line without having them marked. Shaver reported on the recent drowning in the lake. They are going to be looking for a boat that can be used in all conditions. Also they are applying for a grant through the ParPlan for an upgrade to the jaws of life. They have received the new helmets already and the rest of the equipment from the recent grant will be coming in the next few weeks. Their collection of 'Fill the Boot' for MDA was $5,373.00. There will be an open house at the fire department on October 12th from 11 to 6pm. He invited everyone to participate and learn about the department and fire safety.

Constable: Hurry reported everything is in compliance and turned in her paperwork.

Roads: Lakeshore will won't be done for a few weeks yet. Bridge expansion joints on Secord Dam to be done in October and the road will be closed for a week. Once the 5 year plan is finished 97% of the residents in Secord Twp will be on paved roads. 2015 plan was reviewed. Motion by Wilton/Combs to submit plan. This is a synopsis: 3 brinings of dirt roads, sector 1 crack-seal, paving of Lakeshore 1.2 miles (from Hay Twp line north), reconstruction of Beech, Center to Youngs, UltraThin overlay on West River Dr. from M-30 to Beaver Ct and including Beaver Court. Total spending $234,500 for township share. The county will be paving Three Rivers road in the section that has been under construction.

Zoning Administrator: no report

Ordinance Officer: 1 issue is still being worked on.

Other Business:

Mosquito Spray: Done for the year. APM Mosquito control 810-766-9423 or 989-426-2320 for questions or information.

Verizon Tower: Work continues. Goal date is September 30 to be done and running.

Consumers Natural Gas Project: Questions or comments call Eric Larson 517-788-0419. The southwest corner of Secord is now being set up for a natural gas project in 2015.

Lake Weed Committee: Combs reminded everyone that if Aquatic Nuisance doesn't have your water well information, it will effect the type of spray that is allowed to be used. Treatments are done for the year. Ray will be asked at a meeting coming up to attend w/ the next treatment plan. http://www.aquaticnuisanceplantcontrol.com

ORV connectors: Still waiting for MDOT approval.

Hazardous Mitigation Plan: Wilton attended the meeting w/ Emergency Director Hill. They are requesting information on any natural event that has happened over the last 30 years. If you have something to report you are asked to contact her officer. 426-6871. This will all be documented into a plan for the future of the county.

FEMA: nothing

Wilton reminded everyone: Absentee Ballots applications are available for the general election in November.

Roof repair: 2 companies submitted bids. Lakeshore Construction gave a bid after looking at the project for just roof repair of reverse pitches of $1,750 and bid of $5,750 for roof repair and construction of 2 porch extensions over the sidewalk above each door. JP Contracting gave 2 bids: 1 of a whole roof re-shingle of $9,000 and 1 for the roof repair of reverse pitch of above both doors of $2,850. Motion by Combs/Cooper to go with the Lakeshore bid of repair and porches. Roll call vote: VanWambeke yes, Barren no, Wilton yes, Combs yes, Cooper yes. Barren would have preferred just the repair be done. 4 yes/1 no M/C

Bridge work: Combs discussed the request from the road commission that we pay the extra amount that was quoted for the bridge repair. Originally it was $25,000 and is now $33,000. Motion by Combs/Cooper not to give the road commission the extra money of $8,000 as requested. Barren, Wilton, Combs, Cooper aye. VanWambeke nay. 4 ayes/1 no. M/C

Public Comment: Jim Munro stated he has had no response from Consumer's on the the restoration. Davey's tree service has left a lot of debris to be cleaned up from trimming the trees under the power lines. Combs to give Munro different phone numbers.

LouAnn Hurry asked if more snow could be left on the road shoulders for snow snowmobiling.

Diane Tinsley asked if the mosquito millage could be a flat fee instead of being based on property value.

Mike Fagan asked about Mr. Seib's property and the proposed change in zoning and the impact it would have on him and his heirs or sale of property.

Road Commissioner Larry Miller reminded everyone he was running again for the position and asked for everyone's vote in November.

Vincent Barry requested final figures when they come in for the mosquito control spray.

Motion to adjourn by Cooper/Barren at 11:37. M/C

Kathy Wilton, Clerk
Secord Twp.