Township Board Meeting Minutes
Inwood Township Meeting Minutes
For November 19, 2018 submitted on December 19, 2018
Pledge of allegiance was said
Meeting was called to order at 7 P.M. by Kelly Silkworth Supervisor.
Board members present:
Cindy Watchorn, Kelly Silkworth, Bryan Landis, Bonnie Elliot and
Sara Roberts
Accepted previous meeting minutes as presented by Clerk. Motion B.
Elliott Support S. Roberts AIF M/C.
Accepted the financial report as presented by treasurer. Motion S.
Roberts Support B. Landis AIF M/C
Old Business
-Cemetery – Meeting to be held after the holidays to match all
existing paperwork. Hoping to be ready for spring. TABLED
New Business
-Jean Frankovich from Road Commission spoke about Senate Bill 396.
This bill deals with road restrictions. Wanting the board to take a
roll call to oppose the bill, and support it being rewritten. Road
Commission just wants to help preserve roads better from bigger
trucks, logging companies, etc. Jean does not have a time frame on
acquiring an answer.
Roll call - 5 YAYS - 0 NAYS
-Advent Road sign and stop sign were cut down. Ordering new signs
and to be billed to Inwood Township.
-Inwood Township audit has been approved.
-DesJarden’s snow plowing pricing has not changed from last year.
Board will accept their bid as long as they push the snow back
further. Motion K. Silkworth Support C. Watchorn AIF M/C
FD/EMS
-Kelly contacted Becky Knoph on F.D. finances. They currently have
$1,918.31 in checking and $62,257.40 in savings. Last year they
netted $19,210.00
-EMS - absent
Correspondence
-Big Bay de Noc Class of 2019 looking for donations for their senior
over night party. Motion to donate $100 B. Landis Support C.
Watchorn AIF M/C
-Little Bear Ice Skating season has begun. Current balance is $220.
Motion to accept current balance B. Landis Support C. Watchorn AIF
M/C
-Steve Schmeck sent an article about green burials. Kelly to check
with funeral home on more details.
Public Comment
-Public comment is for comments only. If individuals want to speak
and get answers they must ask to be put on the agenda.
-Dog/Noise ordinance – things have gotten better. Dogs will bark at
feeding or hunting time. Board has asked to give it until spring to
show more improvement.
-TABLED
Payment of Outstanding Bills
Payments made in the amount of $24,868.04 and deposits in the amount
of $12,692.30
Motion B. Landis Support S. Roberts AIF M/C
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:57pm was made by C. Watchorn
support B. Landis AIF M/C
Others present for the regular meeting at the Inwood Township hall
were: Bill Anderson, Pat/Jan Carley, Sandy Roder, Jordan/Alexis
Farmer, Don/Dorothy Rochefort, Keith/Mary Rochefort, Ed/Lisa
Slavinski, Pete Crotteau, and Jean Frankovich
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