Township Board Meeting Minutes
Inwood Township Meeting Minutes
For June 19, 2019 submitted on July 17, 2019
Amended August 21, 2019
Pledge of allegiance was said
Meeting was called to order at 7 P.M. by Supervisor Kelly Silkworth.
Board members present:
Cindy Watchorn, Bonnie Elliott, Bryan Landis, Kelly Silkworth, and
Sara Roberts.
Acceptance of previous meeting minutes presented by Clerk Sara
Roberts. Motion B. Elliott Support B. Landis AIF M/C
Accepted the financial report as presented by Treasurer. Motion S.
Roberts Support B. Elliott AIF M/C
Old Business
- Opened the floor for public comment on agenda items.
- Jim Hardy asked for help on northern roads (Mintonye Rd)
- Pat Carley spoke about his concerns on medical marijuana. He
advises against a dispensary because even though the federal
government says they will give you money back for the township it
doesn’t happen that way
- Lisa Slavinski played a sound clip of barking dogs from the Farmer
residence from 2/19/19 missing information
- Bill Anderson spoke about the possible barking dog ordinance and
his concerns on the issues it may cause putting one into place.
- Jordan Farmer (owner of hunting dogs) spoke on how he has been
trying since last year to improve the barking of his dogs. Purchased
bark collars, has given his phone number to neighbors so they may
contact him if there was an issue when he wasn’t home etc.
- Jami Benard spoke on how she was at the Farmer residence and only
heard one dog bark, one time.
- Ed Rondeau spoke on his concerns with a barking dog ordinance and
if putting one in place would cause more problems
- Jim Hardy asked what the finances looked like for road expenses in
Inwood Township. He said the road washes out every spring and
upgrades can’t wait
- Walt Thompson (UPS delivery) had delivered to the Farmer’s
residence and never had any issues with the dogs barking.
- Alexis Farmer spoke about her dogs and how when she is home, she
doesn’t want to listen to dogs barking all the time either. She
mentioned that when she is home if they were barking she would do
something about it.
- Becky Knoph spoke about her concerns with a possible ordinance,
and all the residents in Inwood Township who own dogs will now have
to be careful with having any dogs out in the country.
New Business
-Fire truck purchase of $179,850. Swivel pump option for $2,600 –
Fire Department to purchase out of their own account. Fire
Department will have to add more options to the truck to meet the
$185,000 requirement to receive $50,000 grant money. Fire chief
indicated they need more detailing on the new fire truck so it will
cost more. The new 2000 gallon tanker cost is 185,000. Funds will be
shared as followed…50,000 grant from USDA, 10,000 from Sault Tribe
donation and 70,000 from Fire Department, 30,000 Twp funds and the
75,000 balance from the Twp. fund balance amendment
Bids were as follows:
-Osco - $179,850 + $2,600 swivel options=182,450.00
-Danko - $171,655
-Pomasel - $196,000
15% down ($27,750) to start the build and will take approximately
six months to build. Fire Department will longer need to give half
of Corn Roast money.
B. Landis Motion to accept Osco bid Support S. Roberts AIF
-Roll call Cindy Watchorn – yes Sara Roberts - yes Kelly Silkworth –
yes Bryan Landis – yes Bonnie Elliott -yes M/C
Mintonye Road – will have to amend the budget to spend the
$45,432.63 to fix it. Motion B. Landis Support C. Watchorn AIF M/C
Dog ordinance – Sara Roberts stated that Jordan Farmer has the
option to have upwards of twenty dogs at his home at one time but
Jordan said he will no longer have more than just his dogs at his
residence. Kelly Silkworth stated that if an ordinance is put in
place there will need to be an extra police officer on duty to just
accommodate a barking dog ordinance and will need to be paid for by
Inwood Township. There are many loopholes and expenses that come
with putting in an ordinance and all costs will be paid for by the
township. If there is a hearing pertaining to an ordinance, any
court and lawyer fees would also come back on the township. Cindy
Watchorn made a motion to vote on Dog barking ordinance. Roll Call
on Dog ordinance-No Cindy Watchorn – No Sara Roberts – No Kelly
Silkworth – No Bryan Landis – Yes Bonnie Elliott –… motion denied
New Clerk position – Robin Double and Julie Malloy spoke on their
behalf on becoming the new clerk.
Cindy Watchorn made a motion to vote on new clerk. Roll call
on new clerk. Cindy Watchorn – Robin. Sara Roberts – Julie, Kelly
Silkworth – Robin, Bryan Landis – Julie, Bonnie Elliott – Robin.
Robin Double to be new Inwood Township Clerk with Kelli Stapleton as
new Deputy Clerk. Motion carried
-Medical marijuana resolution supposed to be tabled until July’s
meeting, but all parties involved were contacted and decision to be
made tonight.
-Green Door – cities and townships starting to opt in. More
dispensaries to be opening downstate. Discussed financial ups and
travelers passing through.
-Recreational to be passed by December 1, 2019. There is an
option to opt in or out for both medical and recreational. Motion to
opt out of recreational marijuana C. Watchorn Support B. Elliott.
AIF M/C
FD/EMS
F.D. – had a residential fire on Thunder Lake Road.
EMS – N/A
Correspondence
Public Comment
Payment of Outstanding Bills
Payment of outstanding bills in the amount of $59,647.87 and
deposits of $42,153.90. Motion to accept C. Watchorn Support S.
Roberts AIF M/C
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:28pm was made by C. Watchorn
support B. Landis AIF M/C
Others present for the regular meeting at the Inwood Township hall
were: Ed Rondeau, Keith/Mary Rochefort, Don/Dorothy Rochefort,
Barbara Foor, Jim Hardy, Sandy Roder, John Pistulka, Jordan/Alexis
Farmer, Kim Rochefort, Julie Malloy, Loren Swayer, Jan Unger, Kelli
Stapleton, Robin Double, Walt Thompson, Becky Knoph, Bill, Anderson,
Terry/Sandy Brooks, Amber Ansell, Bert Chandler, and Jami Benard.
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Approved on August 21, 2019