Sidney Township Minutes

January 5, 2009  

Supervisor Peterman called the Sidney Township Board meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 

ATTENDANCE:  All Present

AGENDA:  Motion by Ek to approve the agenda, supported by Petersen.  Motion carried, agenda approved.  

MINUTES:  Motion by Petersen to approve the minutes of December 1, supported by Ek.  Motion carried. 

CORRESPONDENCE: 

SHERIFF’S REPORT:  Montcalm County Sheriff’s Deputy, Charlie Mahar reported on his activity in the Township during November and December. 

GUEST SPEAKERS: 

CITIZEN’S COMMENTS: 

TREASURER’S REPORT:  Treasurer Petersen reported a balance on hand as of 12/31/08 of $42,933.65.  Motion by Thomsen, supported by Ek to approve the report, motion carried. 

Motion by Ek, supported by Petersen for payment of the bills.  Motion carried. 

REPORTS: Montcalm County Commissioner, John Johansen, reported on County issues involving the Township. Township Planning Commission will have a meeting at 7 p.m. on January 12.  Neighborhood Watch will have a meeting at 7 p.m. on January 15 at the Township Hall. 

Supervisor Peterman gave updated information on the Derby, Nevins Lakes, MCC sewer project.      

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:  Approved appointing Ray Leyrer, Randy Lund, and Coleen Venema to the Township Board of Review with alternate being Dave Buckner. 

Approved a resolution authorizing an alternative starting date for the December, March, and July Township Board of Review meetings. Scheduled next months meeting for Monday, February 2, 2009, 7:00 p.m.  

ADJOURNMENT:  Motion by Barber, supported by Ek to adjourn, motion carried.     

Wesley L. Thomsen

Sidney Township Clerkse