May 8, 2008

LENT TOWNSHIPS SPECIAL MEETING

Official Minutes

Meeting was called to order at 7:05 by Chair Gene Olson.  Also present were Attorney, Peter Tiede, Supervisor, Lyle Johnson, Supervisor Dave Milles, and Clerk, Roxanne Kahler.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Gene Olson reviewed the meeting agenda.  Meeting is intended to end at 9:00 p.m.  If not all matters are handled, another meeting may be scheduled. 

Gene Olson moves to appoint Ms. Monica (Abress) Frischkorn as the moderator.  Lyle Johnson seconds.  All in favor, Aye.  Motion approved.

Lyle Johnson moves to accept the Meeting Agenda.  Dave Milles seconded with some additions of introducing motions under the supervisor comments, even though the board may not take action on these motions.  Mr. Milles also requested to take public comments.  Lyle Johnson denies the motion with the changes.  Gene Olson motions to approve the regular meeting agenda with no changes.  Johnson, Aye, Olson, Aye, Milles, Aye.  Motion passed unanimously. 

Attorney, Peter Tiede, was introduced.

Monica Frischkorn was introduced as moderator.  She then asked Dave Milles to speak.

Mr. Milles did not want to talk and instead called Gene Olson to speak.

Gene Olson read a letter given to him by Mr. Milles.

Dave Milles stood up and admitted giving the letter to Gene.  Milles also read the notice that he sent out to residents in Lent.

Lyle Johnson stood up and spoke.

The meeting was then turned to the Public for comments.  There were many questions and comments for the board from the public. 

Dave Milles resigned from the board.

The Township will be seeking applications for appointment to the Lent Township Board of Supervisors.  There are two years left on Mr. Milles term.  The Board will appoint a supervisor now.  This person will run until March of 2009.  The elected supervisor in March will then run for one year.

Gene Olson asked Mr. Milles for his keys for the building. 

Peter Tiede, the Township Attorney, asked Mr. Milles to date his resignation. 

Lyle Johnson moved to adjourn meeting.  Gene Olson seconded. Motion approved.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:42 p.m.

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Chair Signature                                                 Clerk Signature