July Meeting Minutes

​LYONS TWP REGULAR MEETING
JULY 1, 2019
 
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Supervisor Babcock with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.  Board members present were:  J. Heckman, R. Scheurer, J. Thelen, T. Thelen.  Absent: None.  Four citizens were present.
 
Minutes of the meeting of June 3, 2019 were presented for review.   A motion was made by Treasurer Thelen, supported by Trustee Thelen to approve the minutes with the addition of $715.00 expenses paid from General Fund for a total of $ 21,396.69 and addition of $88.22 paid from Building Fund for a total of $1,664.72.  Motion carried.
  
Correspondence:  None
 
Cemetery:  Clerk Heckman reported on behalf of Wickman Cemetery Care that one burial took place in June.  They will be spraying for weeds the second week of July.  Trustee Scheurer requested that they also spray the roads for weeds.  Clerk will contact Wickham.   Bernard Russell stated that he had three appointments and sold six lots. 
 
R. Scheurer reported that he had requested bids from Triple J., Feehan Excavating, Kevin Dunn Excavating and C & L Trucking & Excavating as well as Williams Asphalt for installation of crushed asphalt on cemetery road.  C & L and Williams Asphalt were the only two responding.  Scheurer moved to accept the bid from C&L in the amount of $10,450.00 with the stipulation that the project be completed by October 1st.  Motion was supported by Clerk Heckman.  Motion carried.
      
 
TREASURER’S REPORT:  It was moved by Trustee Thelen, supported by R. Scheurer to approve the Treasurer’s report as presented.  Motion carried.
 
Bills in the amount of $30,803.79 to the General Fund and $556.50 to the Building Fund were presented for payment.  A motion to pay the bills was made by T. Thelen, and supported by J. Thelen.  Motion carried.
 
TOWNSHIP BUSINESS: Motion was made by R. Scheurer, supported by T. Thelen to approve the request from representatives of the Pewamo Fire Dept to fund the removal of seat in Pewamo Fire Dept grass rig and replace with two pack seats for a cost of $3,290.22. The change will allow more flexibility in use of rig.  Motion carried.
Trustee Thelen inquired as to status of installation of stand pipes.  No progress has been made.  Fire chiefs were instructed to bring information to the Board at the August meeting.
 
The contract with Lebanon Township for fire coverage was discussed at length.  Clerk Heckman will provide information to all Board for review prior to August meeting.
 
 
BUILDING FUND:  Supervisor Babcock has received bids from K & K Finishing to paint, caulk and seal windows and also paint several areas in the building for a total cost of $2,365.00.  Motion was made by R. Scheurer, supported by T. Thelen to approve. Motion carried.
 
OTHER TOWNSHIP BUSINESS:  Clerk Heckman informed the Board of a request from Pewamo Fire Chief for $400.00 to fund the continued training to receive Officer 3 status.  Board consensus was not to approve at this time.
 
Supervisor Babcock informed the Board that Larry Teijema will attend August meeting to present audit report.
 
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
 
ADJOURNMENT:  There being no further business, it was moved by J. Thelen, supported by T. Thelen to adjourn at 8:30 pm.  Motion carried.
 
Respectfully submitted,
 
Connie Scheurer, Deputy Clerk