Regular Meeting
9/24/2019 Board of Trustees Meeting
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF GARFIELD
Synopsis of Minutes of September 24, 2019
Township Board Meeting
A Township Board Meeting of the Charter Township of Garfield was held on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, beginning at 6:00 p.m., at the Garfield Township Hall, 3848 Veterans Drive, Traverse City, Michigan. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. and the Board transacted the following business:
- In Chuck Korn’s absence, Steve Duell was elected as Chairperson for this meeting.
- Public Comment – None.
- Added the Par Plan under Item 6. Reports. Approved the amended Agenda.
- Approved the Minutes from September 10, 2019 Special Board Meeting and Regular Board Meeting.
- Approved the Consent Calendar as presented.
- Paul Olsen and Glen Lile with The Par Plan presented Garfield Township with a grant for $5,000 for the purchase of e-Bikes.
- Received the Construction Report from Jennifer Hodges, Gourdie-Fraser.
- Received GT Metro’s written report.
- Received North Flight’s report from Tim Newton.
- Received County Commissioner’s Report from Brad Jewett.
- Received the written Treasurer’s report.
- Approved the 2019 Operating Millage Rate of 2.0%.
- Approved Resolution 2019-21-T, a resolution creating a Silver lake Milfoil Special Assessment and calling for a public hearing on 10/8/2019.
- Accepted the base bid of $132,728 from Elmer’s Crane and Dozer for Eaglehurst Subdivision SAD.
- Approved Temperature Control’s base bid of $31,480 and $1,824 for an extended 10-yr warranty for air conditioning repair.
- Approved Resolution 2019-22-T, a resolution supporting a grant application to the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy regarding the Mitchell Creek Watershed.
- Public Comment: Tom Cash asked about the audio-visual equipment in the meeting room.
- The Clerk and Treasurer will be switching offices in October.
The Meeting was adjourned at 7:03 pm
Lanie McManus, Clerk
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