BENNINGTON TOWNSHIP
Regular Board Meeting

March 11, 2019

 

The Bennington Township regular board meeting was called to order by Supervisor Lee Ash on March 11, 2019, 7:00pm at the Township Hall. 


Present:
Jim Forsythe, Matt Dutcher, Lee Ash, Donna Ash.
Not Present: Nancy Zdunic.

Dutcher moved to approve the agenda with additions. Seconded by L. Ash. Motion carried.
Forsythe moved to approve the minutes for the February 4, 2019 regular board meeting as printed. Seconded by L. Ash. All board members present in favor. Motion carried.
L. Ash moved to approve the Treasurers report as presented. Seconded by Forsythe. All board members present in favor. Motion carried.
Dutcher moved to pay bills as presented in the amount of $20,717.91. Seconded by Forsythe. All board members in favor. Motion carried.

Public Comment:
Co. Comm. Garber – Gave an update.
Dan McMaster – Spoke regarding the County Jail Ballot Proposal.

Board Reports:
Library – C. Garber – Discussion of digitizing the local newspapers.
Plan Comm- D. Ash – Reviewed one Site Plan Review Revision and one variance request.
Forsythe moved to concur with the Township Planning Commission and recommend approval of variance application #PZBA19-005 for Cindy Garber to allow the creation of a parcel located in the A-2 Zoning district that exceeds the maximum lot size requirements of 2.5 acres and is less than 20 acres located at 3522 S. Friegel Rd., Owosso, parcel #010-06-200-002. Second by Dutcher. All board members present in favor. Motion carried.
Roads – L. Ash – Discussed potential 2019 road projects.

Unfinished Business: None.

New Business:
Owosso Twp Fire Contract – L. Ash moved to approve the new fire contract with Owosso Charter Township as printed. Seconded by Dutcher. All board members present in favor. Motion carried. (Complete wording of contract is available at the Township Hall.)
M.A.G.N.E.T. – Letter received requesting a contribution.
Seventh-Day Adventist Church – Letter received informing the Township of a project that will take place in the area from Jun 3, 2019 – August 11, 2019. Will forward to the local police as requested.
Charter Franchise Agreement – Review for next meeting.
Hall Roof – Shingles need to be replaced.

Forsythe moved to adjourn. Seconded by L. Ash. Motion carried.
Adjournment at 8:54pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Donna Ash, Clerk