Supervisor McCririe called the regular meeting of the Genoa Township Board to Order at 6:30 p.m. at the Genoa Township Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance was then said. The following board members were present constituting a quorum for the transaction of business: Gary McCririe, Paulette Skolarus, Robin Hunt, Jean Ledford, Jim Mortensen, Steve Wildman and Todd Smith. Also present were Township Manager Michael Archinal, Township Attorney Rick Heikkinen and three persons in the audience.

A call to the public was made with the following response: Mr. Dopkowski – The board allowed me 60 days to fix my home in Sunrise Park. I have just obtained financing and am asking for an extension. Moved by Smith, supported by Skolarus, to extend the request until the next regular meeting of the township board scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005 at which time the following will be provided: 1. Evidence of financing. 2. All vehicles will be removed from the site. 3. The windows will be replaced. 4. A work plan including required materials will be provided to the township board. 5. Required permits will be obtained from the county. 6. All rubbish will be removed from the site. 7. A complete list of existing violations will be provided. The motion carried as follows: Ayes – Ledford, Smith, Hunt, Wildman, Mortensen and Skolarus. Nay – McCririe.

Moved by Ledford, supported by Mortensen, to approve the Agenda with the transfer of items 2, 3, 5, 6, & 7 to Action Items for Discussion. The motion carried unanimously.

Action Items for Discussion:

Moved by Ledford, supported by Mortensen, to approve the regular agenda as modified. The motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Smith, supported by Mortensen, to approve a contract with Beverly Wilson, Laura Mroczka and Debra Rojewski as submitted with minor changes to be made by Heikkinen. The motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Ledford, supported by Mortensen, to approve the summary form and budget with the addition of a line item for the per diem fee to be paid to trustees. The motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Mortensen, supported by Smith, to approve the resolution with minor revisions. The motion carried by roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Ledford, Smith, Hunt, Wildman, Mortensen, Skolarus and McCririe. Nay – None.

Moved by Ledford, supported by Smith, to adopt the amendment as requested. Further, the amendment will take effect 30 days after publication. The motion carried by roll call vote as follows: Ayes – Ledford, Smith, Hunt, Wildman, Mortensen, Skolarus and McCririe. Nay – None.

Moved by Skolarus, supported by Wildman, to ask that the Genoa Township Planning Commission look favorably upon the construction of a water storage tank to be of a neutral or taupe color, partially buried and landscaped. The tank will be located off Brighton Road just west of the entrance to Oak Pointe. This facility will alleviate the problem of a shortage of water used for irrigation during the summer season. The motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Mortensen, supported by Ledford, to approve a joint project with Oceola Township for the construction of a sidewalk along Grand River Ave. at a cost of $69,000.00 (Genoa’s portion to be $36,915.00). The motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Hunt, supported by Mortensen, to approve the following fee schedule with L.S.L. & Associates as follows: President, Managing Partner - $115.00; Partner - $108.00; Principal Planner - $95.00 to $100.00; Senior Planner $87.00; Project Planner II - $74.00; Project Planner I - $69.00; Assistant Planner - $57.00; and Word Processor - $29.00. The motion carried as follows: Ayes: Ledford, Hunt, Wildman, Mortensen and McCririe. Nay: Skolarus and Smith.

Moved by Mortensen, supported by Smith, to approve the Minutes of the December 6, 2004 regular meeting of the board, deleting items 1 thru 3 and adding items 1 thru 6 from the Planning Commission Minutes with regard to the request for rezoning. The motion carried unanimously.