Board Members in Attendance

John Pardue, Ronald Koldjeski and Gary Martenson

Absent

None

Board Guests in Attendance

Francine Miller, Secretary/Treasurer; Scot Haan, CEO

Meeting Called to Order

Meeting Called to Order at 7:40PM after Pledge of Allegiance.

New Business

• Road Bids - Bids were opened for the road patching project advertised by the Township. Bids were Valvano Construction - $106,765.00; E.R. Linde Construction - $109,545.00; Hanson Aggregates - $130,146.00; Locust Ridge Quarry - $141,852.60; and Gudaitis Blacktopping - $146,081.50. Motion by Koldjeski to have the bids reviewed by the engineer and solicitor before awarding, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.
• SAPA - Denise Prowell and Lee Jamison were present to discuss some questions regarding the agricultural aspects of the maps. Prowell explained there are 5 or 6 different ideas for areas that are green to stay green according to the preliminary draft. Prowell suggested that the Board talk with the Planner to get their questions answered.
• New Vista Group - Discussion ensued regarding the group meeting at the Township Building. Miller will ask Sileo to write a letter to reclaim our property due to the increase in usage of electricity, water, etc. The group will have to have an increase to $600 per month with meetings a maximum of three times a week and twelve times a month or vacate.
• Building Insulation - Motion by Koldjeski to sign and award the proposal received last month for the insulation of the Municipal Building from Tridon Industries, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.
• Conditional Use Hearing & September Meetings - Due to a lack of quorum for the September work session, the Board decided to move the Work Session to Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 7:30PM and the General Meeting to Monday, September 15, 2008 at 7:30PM. A conditional use request was received by the Planning Commission by Fran Rothka and Janet Terry for an in-home baking business at 2169 Port Royal Road. Board will conduct the hearing on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 7PM before the work session.
• Executive Session - The Board will conduct an executive session on Monday, August 11, 2008 at 7PM with Chief Reese.

Annoucements

None.

Public Input

• None

Unfinished Business

• None

CEO Report

Haan reported that the trailers on Milwaukee Road have not been removed but was told by the owner that they will be in two weeks. Board requested he send an official letter. Also, Milwaukee Cycle still has not completed removing all the quads that are outside.

Bills were signed and discussed.

Being no further discussion, meeting adjourned. Motion by Martenson to adjourn, 2nd by Koldjeski. Motion voted, all in favor.

Meeting adjourned 9:34PM

Respectfully submitted, Francine Miller