For June 26, 2024
submitted on July 17, 2024
Meeting was called to order at 7 P.M. by
K. Silkworth.
Board members present: Bonnie Elliott,
Bryan Landis, Sherry Boudreau, Kelly Silkworth, Robin Double
Acceptance of meeting minutes from May –
with corrections. Motion B. Landis, Support B. Elliott AIF M/C
Acceptance of financial report as
presented by Treasurer Sherry Boudreau. Motion K. Silkworth, Support
B. Elliott AIF M/C
Public Comment
Old Business
Green cemetery- tabled
New Business
Accept Dylan Jurasin Assessor contract
for 2 more years. Current contract ends June 15th 2024.
Monthly payment will go from $1,459.50 to $1,653.70. Motion R.
Double, Support B. Elliott AIF M/C
CD Renewal from Peninsula Federal Credit
Union that matures June 28th. Renew for 1 year at 4.75%
APY. Motion S. Boudreau, Support B. Landis AIF M/C
Gail Demars is done cleaning hall
effective June 31st
30th.
Accept Kim Fields as her replacement at $60 per cleaning after
events and $17 per hour for spring/fall cleaning. Motion B. Elliott,
Support R. Double AIF M/C
Cemetery roads- Accept estimate
BID from Desjarden Excavating for $14,447.29 for build roads
though cemetery. Motion B. Landis, Support R. Double AIF M/C
FD/EMS From Brad Benard: We had three
calls last month, and the two probationary members we had in class
have officially passed their firefighter’s test. They will both be
important members for the years to come. One will even be taking an
EMT class the next time it’s offered. I would like permission to get
quotes for 6-8 sets of gear and wild land gear. The new members are
using discarded gear from previous members that are expired along
with some expired gear for some other members. I would like to get
newer gear for active members only. Lastly, I have a few thoughts on
a new building. I fully understand the demographic we have as a
township and the odds of something being successful on the ballot is
low. I don’t want to do all that work for nothing nor do I want to
rush into anything and settle for an exact replica of the building
we have now. The main limitation we have is any vehicle we look at
getting has to meet a certain length in order to fit inside. If we
can change the floor plan of the new building, we would allow the
township and department to purchase larger vehicles either new or at
auction and not have to have them specially made to a specific
length. This would set up the department for future generations
allowing them to better protect the resident and surrounding area
better as the business of fire protection evolves. That being said,
I’d like to come up with a rough size floor plan and orientation of
a future building and continue to look for other ways of funding it.
In the meantime, if we need to get a contractor in to repair some of
the issues just give me permission and I’ll get some quotes. I
understand this will be a long process and I’m willing to stick with
it. If I could please get an email or text with suggestions concerns
and decisions to my questions I would greatly appreciate it. Thank
you end of Brad report
EMS
from Ryan Knoph: 4 runs so far this month.-end of Ryan report
Correspondence Letter from CUPPAD, K.
Silkworth is calling to see what it entails
Public comment
Payment of Outstanding Bills (checking account only)
Approve payments:
Desjarden Excavating-1/2 payment for
cemetery roads $7,223.65
Robin Double-Mileage for training $111.22
Jerry Silkworth- Lawn Mowing $2275.00
Manistique Computers-updating election
computer $200
Bayview Trucking-Ambulance repairs
$430.65
Schoolcraft County Treasurer- Summer tax
preparation $397.66
Motion B. Landis, Support B. Elliott AIF
M/C
Township deposits in the amount of
$18,111.11, $17,936.11 payments in the amount of $52,537.69
$45,314.05 Motion B. Landis, Support B. Elliott AIF M/C
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:47pm
was made by Motion B. Landis, Support R. Double AIF M/C
Others present for the regular meeting at the Inwood Township Hall
were: Dylan Jurasin
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