1 __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Items Highlighted are Action Items A COPY OF THE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING RULES OF ENGAGEMENT CAN BE FOUND ON THE COUNTER AT THE BACK OF THE ROOM Meeting called by Supervisor Rob DeWard Attendees: Supervisor Rob DeWard, Clerk Michael Brew, Treasurer Laurie Lemke, Trustees Tim Haagsma, Crystal Osterink, Dan Fryling, Kathy VanderStel CALL TO ORDER AND ATTENDANCE AT 7:00 PM Declaration of any Conflict of Interest Approval of Agenda I. CUSTOMARY ITEMS 1) Recognition of Individuals and/or Delegations -*3 minute time limit for unscheduled speakers a. Deputy Jason Vander Molen – Monthly Report ____________________________________________________________________________________ Consent agenda items are listed under item II, including payment of the bills. All items are considered to be routine by the Board. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda upon request of any Board Member. If you would like any item removed from the consent agenda so that it may be considered separately; please contact Kim by 10:00 a.m., the day of the meeting. II. CONSENT AGENDA 1) Board Meeting Minutes A. Meeting Minutes from January 13, 2020 and February 10, 2020 2) Building Department A. Building Department February 2020 Revenue Report– Summary for Mechanical & Plumbing Permits, Electrical Revenue Reports - (In an effort to condense the size of meeting packets, we will be providing a Summary Report each month. A copy of the full report is on file and can be obtained by contacting Kim Triplett at [email protected]. PRELIMINARY * AGENDA GAINES CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING March 9, 2020 Opening Prayer 6:55 PM ~ Crystal Osterink Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
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B. Payments of the bills from in the amount of $ 199,061.45
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda - ACTION ITEM
III. DEPARTMENT/OFFICE REPORTS
1) Clerk’s Office –
a) Professional Development Request
2) Planning - NONE
3) Treasurer’s Department
4) Assessing Department – None Action - Annual Report
5) Water & Sewer Department –
a) 1117 Peaceful – sewer bill relief request
6) Building Department - NONE
Recognition of Individuals and/or Delegations Limit 3 Minutes
IV. SUPERVISOR’S OFFICE
1) Action Items:
a) Invoice submitted by Dan Fryling
b) Township Planner Position
c) Renewal of Township Liquor Licenses
i. Applebees
ii. Briarwood
iii. Carmelo’s
iv. Celebration Cinema
v. Grinning Mitten
1. Microbrewer
2. Small wine maker
vi. Logan’s Roadhouse
vii. Peppino’s
viii. Watermark
d) Resolution – Consumers Energy regarding Explorer Estates
e) Purchase of BS&A Server
f) Never the Same – request for road closure
g) Township Manager Position
h) Recommendation to grant South Christian High School a reduced rate for community
room rental
i) Recommendations for Water & Sewer Committee
2) NON ACTION
a) LED Lighting in Township
b) CDBG request awarded to Township
c) Employee Health Insurance Benefits update
d) CF February 2020 report
e) Dutton Fire February 2020 Report
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f) Website stats for February 2020 10,926 views
V. COMMENTS & DISCUSSION
1) Township Board
2) Supervisor
3) Miscellaneous
VI. ADJOURNMENT
1) The next regular Township Board meeting will be held April 13, 2020
Any interested persons are invited to attend and participate. Persons with disabilities needing any special
accommodations should contact the Township offices one week prior to the meeting to request mobility, visual
or any other assistance. *Preliminary Agenda – Subject to Change*
MARCH 2020 GAINES TOWNSHIP REPORT
FEBRUARY 2020 COMPLETED
-Parking Complaint of a RV at Friendship CRC
-Assisted a M.O.P.S. group from an area Church to set up some training
-Attended Kentwood Public Schools Safety meeting at Pinewood Middle School
-Assisted with serving a warrant in Green Meadow MHP
-Investigated an Ordinance Parking Violation on Eaststone Dr SE
-Met with the Township Supervisor and Planners to go over Ordinance violation process
-Completed 4 sex offender verifications
-Had a warrant arrest while doing speed enforcement 68th / S Division
-Followed up with the RV Parking ordinance violation 700blk of Coleman SE – RV
removed finally
-Held first National Night Out Committee meeting here at Gaines Township complex
-Met with Legacy Christians Administrator and went over newly updated emergency
plans
-Investigated a neighbor dispute on Turtle Dove SE in Brookshire MHP
-Assisted in a VCSA investigation on Woodfield Dr SE
ONGOING
-Sex offender verifications
-Speed enforcement around the township as weather improves
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UPCOMING FOR MARCH 2020
-Meet with Trinity United Reformed Church safety team in reference to emergency
response plans
-“Breakfast with the Badge” event at Chick Fil A
-Community Policing Association of Michigan training
-CRASE / Stop the Bleed for Kent District Library employees
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Gaines Township Board Minutes February 10, 2020
MINUTES OF GAINES CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
February 10, 2020
Present: Fryling, Brew, DeWard, Lemke, Haagsma, VanderStel, Osterink Absent with notice: None Engineer Gritter was also present Opening prayer was given by Fryling and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Supervisor DeWard
2. Question of Conflict of Interest
Fryling declared he had a conflict because of his invoice under the Supervisor’s office; VanderStel declared that she had a potential conflict with the Parks & Trails Committee Resolution under the Supervisor’s office; Haagsma declared that he had a potential conflict with Kent County Road Commission item under public comment. DeWard called for VOICE VOTE that VanderStel did not have a conflict: All Ayes. DeWard called for VOICE VOTE that Haagsma did not have a conflict: All Ayes.
3. Proposed Agenda
DeWard added to the agenda two additional purchases of cameras and tires and discussion on the manager/superintendent position.
Motioned by Haagsma and supported by VanderStel to approve the agenda as amended.
VOICE VOTE: All Ayes. Motion carried.
4. Recognition of Individuals and/or Delegations.
• Steve Roon and Paul Murphy – Kent County Road Commission – discussed future road projects, the Pacer System of road evaluation, and the partnership with Gaines Township for funding projects
• Jason VanderMolen, Community Policing Officer, gave an update
5. Consent Agenda
Osterink asked about the progress of the Sun & News post card to residents not in the current delivery zone as well as where copies of the paper were made available to the public at no cost. DeWard will follow up with the Sun & News.
Motioned by VanderStel and supported by Haagsma to approve the consent agenda including payment of bills for 01/06/2020 through 1/31/2020 in the amount of $259,457.42.
VOICE VOTE: All Ayes. Motion carried.
6. Department/Office Reports
A. Planning Department
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1) Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Remove Minimum Size Requirements for PUDs
Motioned by Haagsma and supported by VanderStel to approve the resolution to change the current Zoning Ordinance.
Motioned by Haagsma and supported by VanderStel to approve Ordinance 2020-03 amending the Zoning Ordinance regulating size minimums for Planned Unit Developments.
DeWard noted Amazon job postings and the attention that has generated in the media. Osterink noted pages 3 and 5 of the report with the increases and decreases in construction and building costs.
Motion by Haagsma and seconded by VanderStel to approve the 2019 Planning Department Annual Report
2) Resolution Authorizing A Resident Taxpayer To File A Protest Before The Board Of Review Via Letter
Motion by Lemke and supported by Haagsma to approve the Resolution authorizing a resident taxpayer to file a protest before the Board of Review via letter.
C. Resolution – Consumers Energy regarding Explorer Estates
Motioned by Haagsma and supported by Fryling to place the resolution on the table pending more information on payment and type of light being installed.
Motioned by Haagsma and supported by VanderStel to approve the Target Solution expenditure of $2,175 for the on-line training platform and maintenance fees.
Motioned by Haagsma and supported by VanderStel to approve the Rescue Resources expenditure of $7,680.50 for replacement of airbags at the Dutton station.
Motioned by Lemke and supported by VanderStel to approve the 5 Alarm expenditure of $14,700 for two thermal imaging cameras as the existing cameras are no longer NFPA compliant.
DeWard commented on the status of the manager position. Item was referred back to the subcommittee to finalize the job description and bring to the March 9, 2020 Township Board meeting for vote.
10. Adjournment
Motion by Haagsma and supported by VanderStel to adjourn the meeting at 8:58 p.m.
VOICE VOTE: All Ayes. Meeting adjourned.
________________________ ________________________ Michael Brew, Clerk Robert DeWard, Supervisor
CHECK REGISTER FOR GAINES CHARTER TOWNSHIP 1/2Page: 03/02/2020 10:35 AMUser: MBREWDB: Gaines Township
CHECK DATE FROM 02/01/2020 - 02/29/2020
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Bank GEN CHEMICAL BANK
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13,186.29 LED LIGHTS AND STREETLIGHTS, BLAINE CEMECONSUMERS ENERGYTWP-CONSUM28044GEN02/06/202030.89 ADOBE AND CHAMBER MEETINGFIRST BANKCARD CENTERFIRST BANK28045GEN02/06/2020
465.44 DUTTON FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICE AND CLEANIFIRST BANKCARD CENTERFIRST BANK28046GEN02/06/202014.80 PARTS FOR REPLACED DOORFIRST BANKCARD CENTERFIRST BANK28047GEN02/06/2020
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2,977.30 CEMETARY TREATMENTSGREEN GRASS INCGREEN GRAS28051GEN02/06/20203,121.88 PLANNING CONSULTING FEES FOR JANUARYHORIZON COMMUNITY PLANNING LLCHORIZON 28052GEN02/06/2020
107.83 OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTSINTEGRITY OFFICE INTEGRITY28053GEN02/06/20203,151.13 SNOW PLOWING TOWNSHIP OFFICE, DUTTON FIRJACK'S LAWN & SNOWPLOWING, INCJACK'S28054GEN02/06/2020
250.00 DRINKING WATER TESTING AT TOWNSHIP OFFICKENT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTKC HEALTH28055GEN02/06/202030.00 REMONUMENTATION FEE 6990 EASTERN AVENUE KENT COUNTY TREASURERKCTREASURE28056GEN02/06/202058.99 CAKE, CELL PHONE JAN FEBKIM TRIPLETTTRIPLETT28057GEN02/06/2020
333.17 COVERAGE MARCH APRILMEDMUTUAL LIFEMEDMUTUAL28058GEN02/06/202030.00 CLASS FOR BUILDING INSPECTORMETRO BUILDING INSP ASSOCIATIONMETRO BLDG28059GEN02/06/2020
2,086.00 CLEANING TOWNSHIP WITH SUPPLIES AND LIBRMEYERS CLEANING SERVICE INCMEYERS CLE28060GEN02/06/202022.05 MI SPACE SAVER UNLAMINATED LABOR POSTERPERSONNEL CONCEPTSPERSONNEL28061GEN02/06/2020
1,675.00 ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION, TECH SUPPORT, CMS SREVIZE LLCREVIZE LLC28062GEN02/06/2020978.38 DOOR FOR LIBRARYS A MORMAN & CO.SA MORMAN28063GEN02/06/2020172.50 RESTORE FILE AND PORT FORWARDTEAMLOGIC IT 62203TEAMLOGIC28064GEN02/06/202095.04 PUBLIC NOTICE - POSTING OF ORDINANCETHE SUN AND NEWSSUN NEWS28065GEN02/06/2020
3,385.76 ELEVATOR SERVICE MAINTENTANCE CONTRACT LTHYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR CORPTHYSSENKRU28066GEN02/06/2020413.87 JANUARY FUEL FOR DUTTON FIRE DEPARTMENTWEX BANKMARATHON28067GEN02/06/2020450.00 RACKS FOR STORAGE FOR LOWER LEVEL STORAGMEADOWGREENMEADOW28068GEN02/12/2020
2,852.27 MARCH WORKERS COMPENSATIONACCIDENT FUNDACCIDENT28069GEN02/14/2020158.62 TRASH SERVICE TOWNSHIP OFFICE, DUTTON FIARROWASTE INCARROW28070GEN02/14/2020
4,339.50 JANUARY LEGAL FEESBLOOM SLUGGETT BLOOM28071GEN02/14/20207,678.39 TRADITIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD TRADITIONALBLUE CROSS28072GEN02/14/20205,160.70 HSA, HEATH INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR MARCHBLUE CROSS HSABLUE HSA28073GEN02/14/2020
75.00 SERVICE CALL AND LABORBOSTON SQUARE LOCK & KEY INCBOSTON SQU28074GEN02/14/2020436.00 MAINTENANCE OF A POLE ON DIVISION AVENUEBUIST ELECTRIC INCBUIST28075GEN02/14/2020101.96 JANUARY FLOOR MATSCINTAS CORPORATION #301CINTAS28076GEN02/14/2020
1,389.33 MARCH DENTAL INSURANCEDELTA DENTALDELTA DENT28077GEN02/14/202037.25 BOTTLE WATERGORDON WATERGORDON28078GEN02/14/2020
4,054.07 GO BUS AND RUAL LINEHAUL SERVICEINTERURBAN TRANSIT PARTNERSHIPITP28079GEN02/14/202015.00 ICS 400 CLASS HOLMESKENT COUNTY FIRE CHIEFS' ASSOCKC FIRE CH28080GEN02/14/2020
4,910.00 FIRE MANUALS IMPLEMENTATION SERVICELEXIPOL LLCLEXIPOL28081GEN02/14/20201,500.00 BOARD ROOM LIGHTSMEEKHOF ELECTRIC INCMEEKHOF EL28082GEN02/14/2020
33.00 RENEWAL INVOICE MICHIGAN TOWNSHIP FOCUSMICHIGAN TOWNSHIP ASSOCIATIONMTA28083GEN02/14/2020153.09 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES FOR TOWNSHIP OFFICEMINER SUPPLY COMPANYMINER28084GEN02/14/202090.52 JANUARY PUBLIC NOTICES AND AFFIDAVITSMLIVE MEDIA GROUPMLIVE28085GEN02/14/2020
1,629.00 WINDOWS 2019 SERVER LICENSE UPGRADEOMEGA SYSTEMS, OCEAN INC.OMEGA SYST28086GEN02/14/2020500.00 INCREASE LIMIT ON PITNEY BOWES MACHINEPITNEY BOWES RESERVE ACCOUNTPITNEY BOW28087GEN02/14/2020250.00 PARTIAL COMPENSATION FOR INTERVIEW TRAVERICHARD SMITHSMITHR28088GEN02/14/2020
2,175.00 PREMIER MEMBERSHIP PLATFORM AND MAINTENATARGETSOLUTIONS LEARNING LLCTARG SOL28089GEN02/14/2020289.54 FEBRUARY TELEPHONETDS METROCOMTDS28090GEN02/14/2020
12,000.00 BCTV EDUCATION ACCESS TELEVISIONBYRON CENTER PUBLIC SCHOOLSBCPS28091GEN02/21/20201,008.00 LEGAL SERVICES FOR ASSESSING DEPARTMENTCLARK HILLCLARK28092GEN02/21/20202,000.00 PHASE 1 ASSESSMENT FOR 8665 KALAMAZOO AVDIXON ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING INCDIXON28093GEN02/21/20202,806.77 FEBRUARY HEAT FOR TOWNSHIP OFFICE, LIBRADTE ENERGYDTE28094GEN02/21/2020
92.00 FEBRUARY PEST CONTROL AT TOWNSHIP OFFICEIPM SERVICESIPM28095GEN02/21/202091.44 OVERPAYMENT OF AFLAC INSURANCEJON WALLACEJONWALLACE28096GEN02/21/202090.00 BD Payment RefundMC DONALD PLUMBING INCBDREFUND28097GEN02/21/2020
CHECK REGISTER FOR GAINES CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2/2Page: 03/02/2020 10:35 AMUser: MBREWDB: Gaines Township
CHECK DATE FROM 02/01/2020 - 02/29/2020
AmountDescriptionVendor NameVendorCheckBankCheck Date
135.00 RESTROOM FOR WOLF PARKPLUMMERS DISPOSAL SERVICEPLUMMERS28098GEN02/21/20207,200.00 JANUARY BILLING 2020 CORRECTEDPROFESSIONAL CODE INSPECTIONS INCPROF CODE 28099GEN02/21/2020
155.00 BD Payment RefundWILLIAMS DISTRIBUTINGBDREFUND28100GEN02/21/2020581.84 LONG & SHORT TERM DISABILITY PREMIUMS FOUNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYUNUM28102GEN02/26/2020
1,937.50 LEGAL FEES FOR FIRE DEPARTMENTBYRON TOWNSHIP TREASURERBYRONTREAS28103GEN02/28/2020101.96 FEBRUARY FLOOR MATSCINTAS CORPORATION #301CINTAS28104GEN02/28/2020151.29 DUTTON FIRE TELEPHONECOMCASTCOMCAST28105GEN02/28/2020
4,579.33 FEBRUARY TWP OFFICE LIBRARY DUTTON FIRE CONSUMERS ENERGYTWP-CONSUM28106GEN02/28/202084.00 NEW FIRE EXTINGUISHER LIBRARYFIRE FIGHTER SALES & SERVICEFIRE SALES28107GEN02/28/2020
1,075.64 ASSESSMENT POSTAGEKENT COMMUNICATIONS INCKCI28108GEN02/28/202079,490.45 TOWNSHIP CP OFFICER AND TOWNSHIP LAWKENT COUNTY TREASURERKC TREAS28109GEN02/28/2020
136.80 SALT DELIVERY REDMAYNARDS WATER CONDITIONING LLCMAYNARDS28110GEN02/28/2020153.61 CLEANING PRODUCTSMINER SUPPLY COMPANYMINER28111GEN02/28/2020486.25 FEBRUARY CELL PHONE BILLSPRINTNEXTEL28112GEN02/28/2020150.17 BATTERY BACKUP AND FORMSSTAPLESSTAPLES 328113GEN02/28/2020
1,047.11 TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS FOR DUTTON AND STAR 2 STAR COMMUNICATIONSSTAR28114GEN02/28/20209,242.02 MISCELLANEOUS ENGINEERINGVRIESMAN & KORHORN LLCVRIESMAN28115GEN02/28/20201,054.57 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE TOWNSHIP OFFICE LIWAYNE BOURDOWAYNE B28116GEN02/28/2020
GEN TOTALS:
199,051.45 Total of 75 Disbursements:
0.00 Less 0 Void Checks:199,051.45 Total of 75 Checks:
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Professional Development Seminar/Accreditation/Workshop/Conference
On behalf of myself and the MAMC Board of Directors we are pleased to welcome you to the 21st Annual MAMC Conference, “Lights, Camera, Clerking!”
Your Conference and Education Committee Chairs have been hard at work almost from the moment we left Kalamazoo last year in June. It’s exciting we’re able to get back to Mackinac Island for this year’s summer conference. The island is definitely “Pure Michigan” as it is such a unique location and offers so many opportunities for entertainment and adventure when you’re not in class learning new things. I know everyone is going to enjoy the outstanding speakers and educators we have lined up who will be sharing their knowledge with us throughout the week.
Thank you for your support of MAMC and I look forward to seeing you on Mackinac Island.
Jeremy HowardMAMC President
CONFERENCE PROCEDURES AND POLICIESMAMC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Scholarships are available for those individuals that would like to attend conference but do not have the financial means to do so. Applications must be postmarked no later than March 31, 2020. Additional information is available at www.michiganclerks.org.
HOTEL RESERVATIONSEach vendor is responsible for making their own room reservations at Mission Point Resort. Reservations must be made by Friday, May 8, 2020. Call 800.833.7711 to book your reservations and mention you are with MAMC.
Rooms are $179 + 6% sales tax + 2% local assessment & 10% resort levy. A one-time charge of $6.00 per person will apply for luggage transfer from the mainland to the resort and back.
An advanced deposit of one night’s room, tax and luggage fee is required to confirm your reservation.
Reservations must be canceled at least 14 days prior to arrival to receive full refund.
FERRY SERVICE TO THE ISLANDShepler’s Mackinac Ferry is offering a discounted rate of $19 per adult and $10 per child (ages 5-12) roundtrip. You can purchase tickets at the time of arrival (be sure to reference MAMC) or in advance from their website using the following code: CLERKS2020 (code is case sensitive).
HORSE DRAWN SHUTTLE SERVICEWith every ferry that pulls into the harbor is a hotel shuttle that transports guests and luggage to the resort. This service is $5.50 per person and CASH is paid directly to the driver. This service is not owned or operated by Mission Point Resort. The distance between the ferry dock and resort is approximately 3/4 mile for those who wish to walk. Please note the carriage changes horses between 12:30-2:00pm. There will be a delay in luggage delivery and shuttles will not be available.
REGISTRATIONRegister online by clicking here. Eventbrite Password: MAMC2020
Registration deadline is May 1st.
Late Registration: May 2nd - May 15th (additional fees apply)
Payment must accompany the online registration. No registration will be processed without payment.
Registration is open to all municipal and county Clerks and Deputy Clerks in Michigan. If you are not a Clerk or a Deputy Clerk within your organization, a letter of endorsement from the Clerk is required from your organization in order to attend any educational events conducted by the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks, including but not limited to: Institute, Master Classes, Clerking 101, Free Education Day and Annual Conference.
SPOUSE | GUEST REGISTRATION Fee provides spouses and guests admission for selected meals only and must be pre-arranged during the registration process. Note that due to limited space, spouses and guests may not attend educational sessions.
MEALS Your conference registration includes: Lunch Wednesday, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Thursday, and Breakfast Friday.
CANCELLATIONS | REFUNDSCancellation requests must be e-mailed, mailed or faxed in writing to the MAMC. The cancellation deadline is May 22, 2020. Cancellation requests received by 5:00pm on May 22, 2020 will incur a $100.00 fee. Cancellation requests received after May 22, 2020 or no shows will be charged the full registration fee and are not entitled to any refund.
Member substitutions within the same organization are permitted at no additional cost. All substitutions must be made in writing and be accompanied by a completed MAMC Conference Registration form prior to May 22, 2020.
THURSDAYEDUCATIONAL COURSES• Absent Voter Counting Board - No Reason AV• Ballot Proofing• Cemetery Class• Election Best Practices• Emergency Preparedness• FOIA/OMA• Lean Process Improvement• Notary Public• Risk Limiting Audits• Voter Registration thru Election Day
FRIDAY• MAMC Meeting & Swearing in new Board of Directors• SOS, BOE and Legislative Update
5K FUN RUN/WALKWednesday, June 10: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.Annual MAMC 5K Walk Run: Enjoy Mackinac Island as you walk/run a designated 5K course. The entry fee is $20.00 and includes a race t-shirt and bottled water. Winners will be announced during the Opening Session.
VENDOR SHOWCASE Thursday, June 11: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.Take a few moments to visit each vendor to complete your game card for a chance to win great prizes. Each conference registrant will receive 2 complimentary drink tickets to use during this time. Appetizers will also be served!
Valet Parking – Star Line is the ONLY ferry service that offers Valet Parking in both Mackinaw City and St Ignace. Let us park your car in a fenced in area while you enjoy your stay on the Island. Text your valet number listed on your claim check 60 minutes before your departure and we will have the vehicle waiting on our dock. Outdoor Valet Parking is $24.00 per night and Indoor Valet Parking is $38.00 per night (limited availability).
Premium Dockside Day or Overnight Parking – Park on the dock near the ferry for your trip to Mackinac Island, $15.00 per vehicle per day or $15.00 per vehicle per night located in Mackinaw City Only. Space is limited, first come, first serve.
Self-Park Secured – For our guests wanting to park their own car, we have a fenced in area located across the street and just to the right of the dock. We are happy to pick you up at that location after you have parked your vehicle. Self-Park Secured is $5.00 per night. (Mackinaw City only)
Free Parking – Star Line offers both day and overnight, free, unsecured off site parking. Our Star Line shuttles will pick you up and bring you to where you board the ferry.
Handicap Parking – Handicap parking is available in Mackinaw City as well as St Ignace. Please inquire when pulling into one of our docks for more information and exact location.
Over-sized Vehicles – If you have a motor home or vehicle with attached trailer please call 800-638-9892 a few days in advance and we will have an offsite parking space waiting for you upon arrival, (cost varies).
Once tickets are purchased, they are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Ticket Options fastPASS Star Line’s Signature Hydro-Jet or Catamaran Ferry Service to Mackinac Island. Fastest way to and from island. Adults $27.00 per person Round Trip (ages 13 and up), Children $15.00 per person Round Trip (ages 5 to 12), as always Children 4 and under ride FREE!! (If traveling to Mackinac Island November thru April, there will be an additional $5.00 Winter Surcharge Ticket needed per person, that can be purchased at the dock prior to boarding the ferry.) PURCHASE TICKETS
classicPASS Classic Service for leisurely or budget conscious travelers. Enjoy our 30 to 40 minute ride to and from Mackinac Island. This ticket does have a limited schedule and is only available from June 21st to August 25th, 2019 and August 31st and September 1st, 2019. Departures from Dock #1 in Mackinaw City or Dock #1 in St Ignace. Adults $19.00 per person Round Trip (ages 13 and up), Children $10.00 per person Round Trip (ages 5 to 12), as always Children 4 and under ride FREE!! PURCHASE TICKETS
flexPASS Hybrid Flex Pass features Classic Service on the trip to Mackinac Island and your choice of boats on the return back to the mainland. This ticket does have a limited schedule and is only available from June 21st to August 25th, 2019 and August 31st and September 1st, 2019. Adults $23.00 per person Round Trip (ages 13 and up), Children $13.00 per person Round Trip (ages 5 to 12), as always Children 4 and under ride FREE!! PURCHASE TICKETS
mackPASS Make the most of your trip with our mackPASS ticket. This ticket includes a round trip fastPASS as well as a Mackinac Island Carriage Tour Ticket. You are also able to add on Fort Mackinac, Grand Hotel Lunch Buffet/Admission or Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House Tickets (additional costs do apply for add on activities). Adults $TBD per person Round Trip and Mackinac Island Carriage Tour (ages 13 and up), Children $TBD per person Round Trip and Mackinac Island Carriage Tour (ages 5 to 12), as always Children 4 and under ride FREE!!
Once our tickets are purchased, they are non-refundable.
❖ Taxable value increased by 10% from 2019 to 2020 (March Board of Review Values)
❖ Assessed value increased by 11% from 2019 to 2020 (March Board of Review Values)
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GAINES CHARTER TOWNSHIP
Water Sewer Department 8555 Kalamazoo SE, Caledonia MI 49316 Phone 616-698-6640 - Fax 616-698-2490
MEMO To: Gaines Charter Township Board of Trustees
From: Tracy Lawrence, Water & Sewer Administrator
Date: March 6, 2020
Re: 1117 Peaceful – Utility Bill Sewer Relief Request
The Water & Sewer Department was recently contacted by the homeowner of 1117 Peaceful after she and her husband found an outside spigot had been left on at their home. She has requested relief from the sewer charges related to this issue that are above their normal usage. The Township Water & Sewer Ordinance allows for the Township Board to grant utility bill relief when the water is clearly not going into the sewer system.
The Water & Sewer Committee passed a motion recommending that the Township Board approve the request for a bill reduction for sewer usage in the amount of $607.50. This amount represents the cost of sewer that was charged but did not go into the sewer system, instead it leaked into the ground.
February 20, 2020
Daniel Wells 1451 Robinson Road SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Dan, At this time I am pleased to offer you the position of Planner for Gaines Charter Township. The position will be for a base of 40 hours per week, Monday thru Friday. Compensation will be at a rate of $65,000.00 annually. A Benefit Summary is attached. This offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a full background check, Township Board approval, and your ability to satisfy the job requirements detailed in the job description you have been provided. I sincerely hope that you will accept this offer, and look forward to welcoming you aboard. As Supervisor, you will report directly to me. Your hire date will be March 2, 2020. After careful review, using the space provided below, please indicate whether you accept/decline this offer, sign, date, and return to my attention. Should you accept the position, please also sign the release form granting us permission to run a full background check, and return it with your acceptance. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you, Robert DeWard Gaines Charter Township Supervisor Cc: Michael Brew, Clerk Laurie Lemke, Treasurer --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By signing and dating this letter, I Daniel Wells Accept Decline this job offer of Planner for Gaines Charter Township. ________________________________________ __________________________ Daniel Wells Date
Gaines Charter Township
Memo To: Gaines Charter Township Board
From: Robert DeWard, Township Supervisor
Date: March 5, 2020
Re: Renewal of Liquor Licenses
The township has received a Renewal Application for Liquor license and the required renewal fee from the following entities:
• Briarwood Golf Club • Logan’s Restaurant #531 • JD Holdings, LLC - Peppino’s • TSF Apple Venture, LLC – Applebee’s • Watermark Holdings, LLC – Stonewater Country Club • Carmelo’s Italian Pizza – Tavern License • Grinning Mitten (Railtown) – Microbrewer Manufacturers License and
Small Wine Maker Manufacturers License • Celebration Cinema
The Township Treasurer has provided that all taxes are paid in full and there are no outstanding assessments, fees, or taxes owed to Gaines Charter Township. The Township Board is now required to either approve or deny each application for renewal.
Gaines Charter Township
Memo To: Gaines Charter Township Board
From: Robert DeWard, Township Supervisor
Date: February 24, 2020
Re: Installation of Streetlight – Explorer Estates
Last month you were advised Consumers Energy has determined a streetlight is required on Peerpoint Dr., SE between the cross streets of Prairie Point Ct., SE, and Dew Pointe Ave., SE in Explorer Estates.
Explorer Estates consists of lots owned by Kentwood Public Schools (not all lots have been improved).
Board members were skeptical, doubting Kentwood Public Schools would be billed for the light.
Attached you will find a copy of a letter from Consumers Energy to Kentwood Public Schools advising them (third paragraph) “A monthly energy charge associated with this lighting installation for 1 Luminaire(s) is approximately $11.68. This charge is subject to change based on current rates. After the installation is complete, you will begin receiving a separate monthly bill for the above energy charge.” There is also a copy of the bill from Consumers Energy to Kentwood Public schools for the installation of this light.
As Consumers Energy will be billing Kentwood Public Schools directly; it will not be necessary for the Township to create a special assessment district. However, the Township is required to sign the standard “Authorization for Change in Standard Lighting Contract” (form 547) and pass a resolution authorizing Consumers to make changes to the lighting service. Without this, Consumers will be obligated to bill the Township rather than Kentwood Public Schools (due to a long-standing existing contract). Some Board members questioned why Consumer’s Energy did not opt for an LED light. When speaking with them, Consumers stated the main reason was aesthetics. All existing lighting in the housing development is HPS (high pressure sodium vapor lights). These lights have a warm yellow hue versus the bright white of an LED. Although LEDs are more efficient overall, low- and high-pressure sodium lights are the only light whose source efficiency compares to LEDs.
February 5, 2020 NOTIFICATION #:1051509416
KENTWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS5820 EASTERN AVE SEKENTWOOD, MI 49508-6200
REFERENCE:
Dear Valued Customer,
$11.68
The estimated cost for your energy request is as follows:105.00$
Winter Construction Costs: -$ Installation Charge ($100.00 per Luminaire): 100.00$ Additional Costs Total Estimated Cost: 205.00$ Less Prepayment Received: -$ Total Estimated Cost Due: 205.00$
DAMION D WHITE at (844) 316-9537 .
Enclosed for approval and signature is the original Authorization for Change and Resolution covering the replacement and/or installation of streetlight(s). In conjunction with the work, a non-refundable payment of $100.00 per luminaire is required.
Please sign and return the original Authorization for Change and Resolution in the enclosed self-addressed envelope or email to: [email protected]. Payment in full is required before the installation can be scheduled for construction.
CEM Support Center
A monthly energy charge associated with this lighting installation for 1 Luminaire(s) is approximately
EXPLORER ESTATES SUBDIVISION, CALEDONIA
Non Refundable Agreement for Installation of Electric Facilities:
Please review all attached materials carefully and direct inquiries for your request to:
Thank you for contacting Consumers Energy for your energy needs. Please note the Notification Number above and include it on any correspondence you send. Please note the Account Number, located above the Account Name on your invoice, when submitting payment.
Consumers Energy, CEM Support Center, Lansing Service Center, Rm. 122, 530 W. Willow St., P.O. Box 30162 Lansing, MI 48909-7662
This charge is subject to change based on current rates. After the installation is complete, you will begin receiving a separate monthly bill for the above energy charge. You are responsible for the final restoration
STLT 6‐16
AGREEMENT FOR INSTALLATION (Please return all pages of contracts)
ELECTRIC SERVICE NOTIFICATION: 1051509416
GAS SERVICE NOTIFICATION:
ELECTRIC OH DISTRIBUTION NOTIFICATION:
ELECTRIC UG DISTRIBUTION NOTIFICATION:
GAS MAIN NOTIFICATION:
STREETLIGHT NOTIFICATION: 1051509416
CEM Support Center
(Form 861, Form 862 and Form 230 ‐ 4 Page Document Each)
(Form 93, Form 94 and Form 95 ‐ 2 Page Document Each)
STANDARD LIGHTING CONTRACT(MUST BE CERTIFIED BY CLERK)
SIGNED CUSTOMER ATTACHMENT PROGRAM (CAP) CONTRACT(PLEASE ENSURE TO CHECK PAYMENT OPTION ON CONTRACT)
GO READY FORM (FORM 1250)TO EXPEDITE SERVICE, RETURN VIA EMAIL TO:[email protected]
SITE READY PHOTO(S)
PAYMENT WITH INVOICE STUB
A CMS Energy Company
BP CL 9‐18
Electric Streetlights-CIAC 1.0 EA $100.00 $100.00Electric Streetlights-Trench 15.0 EA $7.00 $105.00
6 330027002515 000000205005 0000 2056 1 300016861233 H
CONSUMERS ENERGYCEM Support Ctr - Lansing RM 122PO Box 30162Lansing, MI 48909-7662 PREPAYMENT REQUEST
3000 1686 1233
$205.00
February 19, 2020
KENTWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS5820 EASTERN AVE SEKENTWOOD MI 49508-6200
$205.00February 19, 2020
9317562439
02/05/20
3000 1686 1233
EXPLORER ESTATES SUBDIVISION CALEDONIA - ELECTRIC UTILITY INSTALLATION - NOTIFICATION NUMBER (s):1051509416 - 1051509416 -
Form 3808 11-2018Page 1 of 2
DAMION D WHITE -(844) 316-9537 -
TOTAL DUE: $205.00
Form 3808 11-2018Page 2 of 2
AUTHORIZATION FOR CHANGE IN STANDARD LIGHTING CONTRACT (COMPANY-OWNED) FORM 547
Contract Number: 100000373470
Consumers Energy Company is authorized as of , by the of , to make
changes, as listed below, in the lighting system(s) covered by the existing Standard Lighting Contract between the Company and the of , dated .
5/1/2014 Township Gaines
Township Gaines 2/4/2020
Lighting Type:
General Service Unmetered Lighting Rate GUL, Standard High Intensity Discharge
Notification Number(s):
1051509416
Construction Work Order Number(s):
Except for the changes in the lighting system(s) as herein authorized, all provisions of the aforesaid Standard Lighting Contract dated shall remain in full force and effect.2/4/2020
of Township Gaines
By:
(Signature)
(Printed)
Its
(Title)
This Agreement may be executed and delivered in counterparts, including by a facsimile or an electronic transmission thereof, each of which shall be deemed an original. Any document generated by the parties with respect to this Agreement, including this Agreement, may be imaged and stored electronically and introduced as evidence in any proceeding as if original business records. Neither party will object to the admissibility of such images as evidence in any proceeding on account of having been stored electronically.
Form 547 11-2014
Page 1 of 3
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that it is hereby deemed advisable to authorize Consumers Energy Company to make changes in the lighting service as provided in the Standard Lighting Contract between the Company and the of
, dated , in accordance with the Authorization for Change in Standard Lighting Contract
dated ,
heretofore submitted to and considered by this commission council board ;and
RESOLVED, further, that the Clerk be and are authorized to execute such authorization for change on the behalf of the .
TownshipGaines 2/4/2020
5/1/2014
Township
STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF Kent
I, , Clerk of the of , do hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution was duly adopted by the commission council board of said municipality, at the meeting
held on .
Township Gaines
Dated: Municipal Customer Type: Township
Form 547 11-2014
Page 2 of 3
GENERAL SERVICE UNMETERED LIGHTING RATE GUL, STANDARD HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE
Number of Luminaires
Nominal Watts
Luminaire Type
Fixture Type Fixture Style Install Remove
Location
1 100 HPS Post Top Traditional Install 2326 Peerpoint Dr SE
Form 547 11-2014
Page 3 of 3
8555 Kalamazoo Ave.,SE Caledonia, MI 49316
Phone: 616-698-6640 Fax: 616-698-2490
TO: Gaines Charter Township Board of Trustees DATE: February 12, 2020 FROM: Robert DeWard, Supervisor RE: Purchase of New BS&A Server Over 98% of Michigan municipalities use one or more of the modules offered by BS&A. Virtually every Department in our Township utilizes BS&A software, as do our many residents to make online payments or to look up other information such as taxes, assessments, zoning, etc. The Township has utilized a separate server for BS&A for many years. Our existing BS&A server was installed in 2015. Since that time we have added BS&A modules, upgraded existing modules, and the amount of data we are uploading has increased significantly. The general lifespan of an average server is about 3-5 years. Periodic upgrades and part replacements can extend this range of years. Given that, the Township has been very diligent when it comes to maintenance, updates, etc. on our existing server. We have simply reached the point where it can no longer keep up with the demand being put on it. This results in slow uploads and slow responses when looking up data. Not only does this affect productivity here in the office, it also becomes frustrating for residents trying to use the system. Knowing we were quickly approaching the point where the server would need to be replaced, we did budget for it for 2020. We have received a quote from Ocean Omega of $8,900 for the server itself, plus the cost of installation. The install will take approximately 35-40 hours. This works out to just over a day and a half for three workers, which includes testing each PC after the install to make sure their needed module(s) is working properly. The normal labor cost is $122.00 per hour/per person, unless we purchase 50 hours in advance, which reduces the hourly rate to $99, which would result in a savings of approximately $1,150.00.
Purchasing service hours in advance to secure a lower rate is something we have taken advantage of many times in the past. Total cost for the new server will be between $12,000 and $13,000. This quote was reviewed by an unbiased IT professional (who asked to remain anonymous), who felt it was a fair quote. This price includes a 3 year warranty on the server’s mother board. Although the cost was included in our 2020 General Fund budget, this is a large purchase, which is why we are bringing it to the Board. It should be noted that the BS&A software being utilized by the Township is not in question, it has proven its worth many times over. However, the software cannot function to its intended capability if our server is not able to keep up with the demand being made on it. *Note: We only solicited a quote from Ocean Omega as they installed and maintain our existing network and servers.
MInutes of February 21, 2020 7:00 am meeting of “Township Manager committee” Present: Tim Haagsma, Kathy VanderStel, Crystal Osterink The goal and mandate for the meeting was to discuss and recommend a process and schedule for hiring of a Township Manager for Gaines Township It is the recommendation of the committee that the Board of Trustees give final approval to hiring a Township Manager, adjusting the Township Supervisor’s hours to 20 hours per week for 2021 (with reevaluation toward the end of 2021) and that the process begin immediately with a goal of having someone in place at the beginning of June. Time line suggested: Begin advertising immediately in appropriate publications and locally, conduct interviews the second and third week of April (dependent on responses to advertising), hire by June 1. While it is understood there may be some adjustments due to various factors the goal is to move forward as quickly as possible while being deliberate about the search and selection process. Crystal for the “committee”
Gaines Charter Township
Memo To: Gaines Charter Township Board
From: Robert DeWard, Township Supervisor
Date: March 3, 2020
Re: South Christian High School – rental of community rooms
South Christian High School is interested in renting our community rooms (A, B & C) on four separate dates in May. The rooms will be used by students taking the 2020 AP (Advanced Placement) exams, which are college-level exams on specific subjects which are administered in May upon the completion of an AP course taken at the student’s high school. There are very specific requirements for the testing environment (such as how far students set apart, visibility of a clock, etc.). All dates are weekdays, during normal business hours. They were quoted $80 for rooms A & B. They will only be using one side because of the testing environment requirements. Tables must all face one direction with students seated only on one side of the table, at least 4 feet apart. Because of the nature of the event it wouldn’t be feasible to rent the other side out to another party. Adding room C would be an additional $50 per date. For the four days the total is $520.00. I would like to suggest the Township offer the rooms at a discounted rate of $300.00.
Gaines Charter Township
Memo To: Gaines Charter Township Board
From: Robert DeWard, Township Supervisor
Date: March 6, 2020
Re: Appointments to the Water & Sewer Committee
With Matt McKernan’s resignation, and Jan Boone stepping back from serving on the Water & Sewer Committee, we currently have two vacancies.
I would like to recommend our new Planner, Dan Wells, take Matt’s position, and Tracy Lawrence fill the spot left open by Jan Boone.
Gaines Charter Township
Memo To: Gaines Charter Township Board
From: Robert DeWard, Township Supervisor
Date: February 24, 2020
Re: LED Lighting in the Township
At our February Board meeting, an accounting of savings from installing LEDs along the Division Avenue Corridor was requested.
Below you will find data showing the reduction in metered electricity, and in maintenance fees for the Division Avenue Corridor.
From 2015 thru 2020, the Township realized a reduction of 78% in metered electricity costs, and a reduction of 173% in corridor maintenance fees. The year 2015 was chosen (as a comparison point) because it was the last year the corridor lighting operated without LEDs (with the exception of one test bulb). Twelve LED bulbs were installed in 2016, and the remainder of the corridor was upgraded in 2017, with 2019 being the most recent full year to use for comparison. I have also included a recap of our expenses for the Township office since we have upgraded to LEDs. Going to our archives room and going thru monthly bills for each location for multiple years, would be the only way to determine actual KWHs used. The annual electrical Consumers billing totals and annual maintenance costs data was more readily available. The recap will show a reduction from 2015 to 2019 of 18.5% for actual electrical costs, and 158% for maintenance fees. It has been less than one year since we began the upgrades, and there are many factors (in addition to LEDs themselves) that have to be considered; such as weather (temperatures /sunny vs overcast) and the use of the building (which has increased substantially). We are showing a reduction even though the cost per KWH has increased approximately 12%. Please note that all figures are actual invoiced costs, any reimbursements are not reflected.
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Gaines Charter Township
Memo To: Gaines Charter Township Board
From: Robert DeWard, Township Supervisor
Date: March 6, 2020
Re: Township Awarded Community Development Block Grant
Last August this Board approved a request from my office to apply for Community Development Block Grant funds for multiple sidewalk projects and a permanent restroom facility for Prairie Wolf Park. From August to December (when the application was released) the grant funding criteria changed quite a bit and we decided to apply for funding for just one project; Phase II of the 60th Street Sidewalk Project. Of the five projects identified by Vriesman & Korhorn, this project was listed as the top priority. The week of February 16th, my office was advised our grant request would be funded. We will be receiving $110,000.00 toward the projected cost of $240,000.00 (plus Engineering fees). The grant request package was put together very well. The presentation followed all guidelines, and contained all requested information. Requests were “graded” on a point system, with the highest point value available being 100. Gaines Charter Township scored 78.7, the 5th highest presentation of the 21 requests the County received. Points were deducted from our total because we had been awarded CDBG funding within the past five years. Those funds were used for Hope Network services in the Township and Phase I of the 60th Street Sidewalk project (Ridgebrook east to Kalamazoo Ave.) Kent County will not receive the grant dollars until sometime this summer, so construction of the sidewalk will be most likely not begin until the Spring of 2021. In the interim, the Township will be working with Kent County and Vriesman & Korhorn behind the scenes, doing prep-work for the project (engineering, putting the contract out to bid, etc.).
Gaines Charter Township
Memo To: Gaines Charter Township Board
From: Robert DeWard, Township Supervisor
Date: February 24, 2020
Re: Annual Renewal of Employee Health Benefits
Each year, during the month of March, staff begins to review options for renewing our employee health insurance benefits. Our plan year runs June to June, not on a calendar year.
The Township has been very fortunate in past years, realizing only minimal increases in premiums. However, that does not seem to be the case for the 2020-2021 renewal. The initial quotes we received reflect an increase of approximately 10%, or just under $25,000 for the year (June to June). When preparing the 2020 budget we anticipated a change, and incorporated an increase of 10%. The renewal quotes we received are just a starting point and we will be exploring our different options. I will keep the Board informed as we move thru the process.
for
GAINES CHARTER TOWNSHIP
Customer ID: 164756
Renewal Package
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MichiganGroup Divisions:
007012749-0000, 0001
Publication Date: 02/28/2020
For Renewal Period Beginning: June, 2020
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.
Rate Effective:
Agency: BURNHAM & FLOWER AGENCY
164756CID:
06/01/2020
9.12%
$14,383.09
33
Total Renewal Monthly Premium
$14,383.0
Total Medical & Pharmacy Premium3
Total Medical & Pharmacy Premium3
Total Dental Premium
Total Annual Premium
$172,597.08
Projected Change in Monthly Premium
Total Billable Members2
$188,335.08
Total Annual Premium
$15,694.5
$15,694.59
Current Premium1
Renewal Premium1
Total Vision Premium
Total Current Monthly PremiumTotal Vision PremiumTotal Dental Premium
Total Billable Members2 33
01_GrotenhuisManagingAgent: JOHN P SCHMITZ
Rate Renewal Change
Reference number: 08419115
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network reserve the right to adjust rates if any of the assumptions orcalculations used to develop the rates are incorrect.
GAINES CHARTER TOWNSHIP
Count based on snapshot as of 02/28/2020.Premiums are based on enrollment at the time of renewal development.
2.
1.
Medical includes Pediatric Vision.3.
DIV:
Rate Effective:
GRAND RAPIDS C O CEndorsed by:Agency: BURNHAM & FLOWER AGENCY
007012749-0000
06/01/2020
10.00%
$7,711.00
15
Total Renewal Monthly Premium
$7,711.00
Total Medical & Pharmacy Premium3
Total Medical & Pharmacy Premium3
Total Dental Premium
Total Annual Premium
$92,532.00
Projected Change in Monthly Premium
Total Billable Members2
$101,782.56
Total Annual Premium
$8,481.88
$8,481.88
Current Premium1
Renewal Premium1
Total Vision Premium
Total Current Monthly PremiumTotal Vision PremiumTotal Dental Premium
Total Billable Members2 15
01_GrotenhuisManagingAgent: JOHN P SCHMITZ
Rate Renewal Change
DentalMedical3 & Pharmacy VisionComponents of Rate Change
Components of Rate Change4
-Area -0.03%
-Age Factor Changes -0.00%
-Dependent Cap -0.00%
-Total Rate Change -10.00%
-Age -2.36%
-Value of Product Differences5 -2.32%
-Index to Current Rate -5.00%
Reference number: 08419115
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network reserve the right to adjust rates if any of the assumptions orcalculations used to develop the rates are incorrect.
GAINES CHARTER TOWNSHIP
Count based on snapshot as of 02/28/2020.Medical includes Pediatric Vision.
Premiums are based on enrollment at the time of renewal development.
3.
2.
1.
4. The figures reflect commercial plans only.5. Percent changes due to members aging out of pediatric dental and/or members aging into adult vision plans are accounted for
in the Value of Product Differences.
DIV: 007012749-0000
Current BenefitsMedical CB PPO Platinum $500
Deductible (Individual) $500/$10001
10%Coinsurance1
$20Primary Care Office Visit Copay1
Emergency Room Copay $1501
Drug $5 $40 $80 RXCM
DentalVision
$7,711.00Total Monthly Premium
CB PPO Platinum $500Medical$500 for one member/$1,000 for one memberDeductible (Individual)1
10% of approved amount/30% of approved amountCoinsurance1
$20 copay for each office visit/70% after out-of-networkdeductible
Primary Care Office Visit Copay1
Emergency Room Copay $150 copay per visit (copay waived if admitted)/$150copay per visit (copay waived if admitted)
1
Drug $5 $40 $80Metal Level Platinum
DentalVision
$8,481.88Total Monthly Premium
Benefit Summary Description
Metal Level Platinum
For a more detailed description of benefits, please refer to the Agent Portal or contact your Managing Agent.2
Renewal Compliant Benefit Conversion
1 BCBSM plans will display values to represent “In-Network/Out-of-Network”
GAINES CHARTER TOWNSHIP
2. BAAGs and SBCs can be found on the Agent Portal or by contacting your Managing Agent.
Other
Benefit Summary Description
DIV: 007012749-0000
Rates noted below are based on a snapshot of membership and should only be used as estimates.Our quoting tools are available for small group quoting.
CB PPO Gold $1500MedicalDeductible (Individual) $1,500 for one member/$3,000 for one member1
Coinsurance 20% of approved amount/40% of approved amount1
Primary Care Office Visit Copay $30 copay for each office visit/60% after out-of-networkdeductible
1
$250 copay per visit (copay waived if admitted)/$250copay per visit (copay waived if admitted)
Emergency Room Copay1
Drug $10 $40 $80GoldMetal Level
$7,005.72Total Monthly Premium
VisionPremium
DentalPremium
Simply Blue PPO Gold $500MedicalDeductible (Individual) $500 for one member/$1,000 for one member1
Coinsurance 20% of approved amount/40% of approved amount1
Primary Care Office Visit Copay $30 copay for each office visit/60% after out-of-networkdeductible
1
$250 copay per visit (copay waived if admitted)/$250copay per visit (copay waived if admitted)
Emergency Room Copay1
Drug $20 $60 50% 20% 25%GoldMetal Level
$6,691.69Total Monthly Premium
VisionPremium
DentalPremium
1 BCBSM plans will display values to represent “In-Network/Out-of-Network”
GAINES CHARTER TOWNSHIP
Product coexistence rules will be waived for groups that accept the mapped plan. For groups choosing anything otherthan the mapped plan in 2016 or with future renewals, product coexistence rules will be enforced.
Other
Benefit Summary Description
DIV: 007012749-0000
Rates noted below are based on a snapshot of membership and should only be used as estimates.Our quoting tools are available for small group quoting.
Blue Cross Physician Choice PPO Gold $1000MedicalDeductible (Individual) $1,000 for one member/$2,500 for one member/$5,000
for one member1
Coinsurance 20% of approved amount/20% of approved amount/50%of approved amount
1
Primary Care Office Visit Copay $20 copay for each office visit/$40 copay for each officevisit/After Ded then 50% out-of-network coinsurance
1
$150 copay per visit (copay waived if admitted)/$150copay per visit (copay waived if admitted)/$150 copayper visit (copay waived if admitted)
Emergency Room Copay1
Drug $15 $50 50% 20% 25%GoldMetal Level
$6,187.35Total Monthly Premium
VisionPremium
DentalPremium
1 BCBSM plans will display values to represent “In-Network/Out-of-Network”
GAINES CHARTER TOWNSHIP
Product coexistence rules will be waived for groups that accept the mapped plan. For groups choosing anything otherthan the mapped plan in 2016 or with future renewals, product coexistence rules will be enforced.
DIV:
Rate Effective:
GRAND RAPIDS C O CEndorsed by:Agency: BURNHAM & FLOWER AGENCY
007012749-0001
06/01/2020
8.10%
$6,672.09
18
Total Renewal Monthly Premium
$6,672.09
Total Medical & Pharmacy Premium3
Total Medical & Pharmacy Premium3
Total Dental Premium
Total Annual Premium
$80,065.08
Projected Change in Monthly Premium
Total Billable Members2
$86,552.52
Total Annual Premium
$7,212.71
$7,212.71
Current Premium1
Renewal Premium1
Total Vision Premium
Total Current Monthly PremiumTotal Vision PremiumTotal Dental Premium
Total Billable Members2 18
01_GrotenhuisManagingAgent: JOHN P SCHMITZ
Rate Renewal Change
DentalMedical3 & Pharmacy VisionComponents of Rate Change
Components of Rate Change4
-Area -0.03%
-Age Factor Changes -0.00%
-Dependent Cap -0.04%
-Total Rate Change -8.10%
-Age -1.43%
-Value of Product Differences5 -1.43%
-Index to Current Rate -5.00%
Reference number: 65079271
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network reserve the right to adjust rates if any of the assumptions orcalculations used to develop the rates are incorrect.
GAINES CHARTER TOWNSHIP
Count based on snapshot as of 02/28/2020.Medical includes Pediatric Vision.
Premiums are based on enrollment at the time of renewal development.
3.
2.
1.
4. The figures reflect commercial plans only.5. Percent changes due to members aging out of pediatric dental and/or members aging into adult vision plans are accounted for
in the Value of Product Differences.
DIV: 007012749-0001
Current BenefitsMedical Simply Blue HSA Gold $2700 0%
Deductible (Individual) $2700/$54001
0% of approved amount/20% of approved amountCoinsurance1
100% after in-network deductible/80% after out-of-network deductible
Primary Care Office Visit Copay1
Emergency Room Copay Covered at 100% after in-network deductible/Covered at100% after in-network deductible
1
Drug HSA_After deductible is met you pay $15 $50 50% 20%25% copay
DentalVision
$6,672.09Total Monthly Premium
Simply Blue HSA Gold $2800 0%Medical$2,800 for one member/$5,600 for one memberDeductible (Individual)1
0% of approved amount/20% of approved amountCoinsurance1
100% after in-network deductible/80% after out-of-network deductible
Primary Care Office Visit Copay1
Emergency Room Copay Covered at 100% after in-network deductible/Covered at100% after in-network deductible
1
Drug HSA_After deductible you pay $15 $50 50% 20% 25%copay
Metal Level GoldDentalVision
$7,212.71Total Monthly Premium
Benefit Summary Description
Metal Level Gold
For a more detailed description of benefits, please refer to the Agent Portal or contact your Managing Agent.2
Renewal Compliant Benefit Conversion
1 BCBSM plans will display values to represent “In-Network/Out-of-Network”
GAINES CHARTER TOWNSHIP
2. BAAGs and SBCs can be found on the Agent Portal or by contacting your Managing Agent.
Other
Benefit Summary Description
DIV: 007012749-0001
Rates noted below are based on a snapshot of membership and should only be used as estimates.Our quoting tools are available for small group quoting.
Simply Blue HSA Silver $3000MedicalDeductible (Individual) $3,000 for one member/$6,000 for one member1
Coinsurance 20% of approved amount/40% of approved amount1
Primary Care Office Visit Copay 80% after in-network deductible/60% after out-of-network deductible
1
Covered at 80% after in-network deductible/Covered at80% after in-network deductible
Emergency Room Copay1
Drug HSA_After deductible you pay $15 $50 50% 20% 25%copaySilverMetal Level
$6,591.28Total Monthly Premium
VisionPremium
DentalPremium
Simply Blue HSA Silver $3500MedicalDeductible (Individual) $3,500 for one member/$7,000 for one member1
Coinsurance 0% of approved amount/20% of approved amount1
Primary Care Office Visit Copay 100% after in-network deductible/80% after out-of-network deductible
1
Covered at 100% after in-network deductible/Covered at100% after in-network deductible
Emergency Room Copay1
Drug HSA_After deductible you pay $20 $60 50% 20% 25%copaySilverMetal Level
$6,794.99Total Monthly Premium
VisionPremium
DentalPremium
1 BCBSM plans will display values to represent “In-Network/Out-of-Network”
GAINES CHARTER TOWNSHIP
Product coexistence rules will be waived for groups that accept the mapped plan. For groups choosing anything otherthan the mapped plan in 2016 or with future renewals, product coexistence rules will be enforced.
Other
Benefit Summary Description
DIV: 007012749-0001
Rates noted below are based on a snapshot of membership and should only be used as estimates.Our quoting tools are available for small group quoting.
Blue Cross Physician Choice PPO Gold $1000MedicalDeductible (Individual) $1,000 for one member/$2,500 for one member/$5,000
for one member1
Coinsurance 20% of approved amount/20% of approved amount/50%of approved amount
1
Primary Care Office Visit Copay $20 copay for each office visit/$40 copay for each officevisit/After Ded then 50% out-of-network coinsurance
1
$150 copay per visit (copay waived if admitted)/$150copay per visit (copay waived if admitted)/$150 copayper visit (copay waived if admitted)
Emergency Room Copay1
Drug $15 $50 50% 20% 25%GoldMetal Level
$7,696.71Total Monthly Premium
VisionPremium
DentalPremium
1 BCBSM plans will display values to represent “In-Network/Out-of-Network”
GAINES CHARTER TOWNSHIP
Product coexistence rules will be waived for groups that accept the mapped plan. For groups choosing anything otherthan the mapped plan in 2016 or with future renewals, product coexistence rules will be enforced.
Small Group Glossary
- Change in the age level of the company census.Age
- A group’s rating area will be determined based on the employer’s primary location.Area
- A subscriber, the spouse, or an eligible dependent of the subscriber entitled to benefits under the subscriber'scertificate. Only the three oldest children under the age of 21 are included as a billable member.Billable Member
- A rate renewal certification is sent to a select number of Blue Cross Blue Shield ofMichigan (BCBSM) and Blue Care Network (BCN) groups to determine whether a group is small or large.Rate Renewal Certification (RRC)
Index to Current Rate
- Document available to subscribers describing their covered benefits, cost sharing,and coverage limitations and exceptions.Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC)
- A process through which insurance plans that enroll a disproportionate number of sick individuals arereimbursed for that risk by other plans who enroll a disproportionate number of healthy individuals.Risk Adjustment
- Trend is the expected increase in the average claim per member from one year to the next.Trend
- Health Care Reform regulations require a child rate cap of no more than three children under the ageof 21, on a family contract. For example, a family with five children under the age of 21 would only be charged for the three oldestchildren. All dependents 21 and older will be rated.
Dependent (Child) Cap
- The Full Time Equivalent employee count is calculated using data from the previous calendaryear.1. Determine the number of: a. Full-time employees for each month (must work at least 130 hours per month) b. Full-time equivalent employees for each month (must work at least 120 hours per month) c. Total hours that all other employees worked (each must have worked less than 120 hours per month). Divide this total by120 to convert hours to number of employees.2. Add together the number of full-time employees, full-time equivalents and all other employees for each month.3. Add the monthly totals together to get the annual total.4. Divide the annual total by 12, and round down to the nearest whole number. The result is your full-time equivalent employeecount.
Seasonal employees (those working fewer than 120 days per year) and employees who have medical coverage under TRICAREor certain Veterans Administration programs are excluded from full-time equivalent employee counts.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
- Overall change in the rate levels from year to year including risk pool charge, risk adjustment, trend,transition impact, etc.
- Each member within a group will be rated based on their own age.Member Level
- Health Care Reform regulations require all small groups to have Health Care Reform compliantproducts. Small Groups will be mapped to Health Care Reform compliant products at each renewal.Renewal Compliant Benefit
Small Group Rating Type
- Changes in benefits and/or product pricing relativity from the prior year.Value of Product Differences
- Groups with 50 or fewer FTE count with at least one eligible employee enrolling.
GAINES CHARTER TOWNSHIP
JOHN P SCHMITZ315 S KALAMAZOO MALLKALAMAZOO MI 49007
Run Date:
GAINES CHARTER TOWNSHIP
GAINES CHARTER TOWNSHIP8555 KALAMAZOO AVE SECALEDONIA MI 49316
June
BENEFIT AND RATE SCHEDULE
Rate Effective: Renewal06/2020
02/2020
164756Customer ID:
Endorsed By:
Group Division:
Rating Type:
Cluster Code:007012749-0000
County: KentGRAND RAPIDS C O C
FL12
Small Group
CERTIFICATES
CB SG COMMUNITY BLUE GROUP BENEFITS CERTIFICATE SG
HCR-ODC SG ADMINISTRATIVE RIDER HCR-ODC SG - HEALTH CARE REFORM - DENTAL OTHER CARRIER
PDRX SG PREFERRED RX PROGRAM CERTIFICATE SG
BV-PEDS BLUE VISION PEDIATRIC GROUP BENEFITS CERTIFICATE SG
BC-COMP GROUP MEDICARE PART A COMPLEMENTARY BENEFIT CERTIFICATE
BS 65 OPTION 1 BLUE SHIELD 65
MEDICAL RIDERS
ADM PLANYR JUN ADMINISTRATIVE RIDER PLAN YEAR - JUNE
CB-$500-2015 SG RIDER CB-$500-2015 SG - COMMUNITY BLUE COST-SHARING REQUIREMENTS
SMALL GROUP PEDIATRIC DENTAL ESSENTIAL HEALTH BENEFITS REMINDER In connection with the Small Group Pediatric Dental Essential Health Benefits Acknowledgement, recall that certain pediatric dental benefits are among the 10 categories of essential health benefits (EHBs) required under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). A failure to provide the pediatric dental EHB could result in the Group being non-compliant under PPACA.
Also recall that Qualified Health Plans (QHPs), as defined by PPACA, purchased through BCBSM/BCN do not include the pediatric dental EHB needed to comply with PPACA requirements and that pediatric dental coverage must be purchased separately through BCBSM/BCN or through another carrier.
This renewal has been provided per the Acknowledgement that was executed and is on file, whereby the Group represented that it has purchased the required pediatric dental EHB through a separate qualified dental plan through another carrier that automatically provides the pediatric dental EHB to all Members.
If the required pediatric dental EHB purchased through a separate qualified dental plan is or will no longer be in effect, Group must purchase the required pediatric dental EHB through BCBSM/BCN or another carrier effective on the first day the prior plan was not in effect.
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In no event may any portion of this document be copied or reprinted and used for commercial purposes byany party other than Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network unless express writtenpermission has been given by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network. Groupcustomers of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network may make copies for theirpersonal use.
CUTLERVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
FEBRUARY 2020 REPORT
FEB 2020 2019 YTD
2020 YTD YTD CHANGE
Fires 4 9 10 -10.0%
Explosion/Excessive Heat 0 0 0 0.0%
EMS 124 253 256 -1.2%
Hazadous Condition (No Fire) 3 8 15 -46.7%
Service Call 5 12 14 -14.3%
Good Intent 8 20 40 -50.0%
False Alarm/False Call 9 19 36 -47.2%
Severe Weather/Natural Disaster 0 0 0 0.0%
Special Incident Type 0 0 0 0.0%
TOTAL 153 321 371 -13.5%
FEB 2020 2019 YTD
2020 YTD YTD CHANGE FEB 2020 2019 YTD
Full-Time 106 222 219 1.4% 2020 YTD YTD CHANGE
Full-Time/POC 47 99 152 -34.9% Mutual aid received 6 10 9 11.1%
TOTAL 153 321 371 Automatic aid rec 3 5 12 -58.3%
Mutual aid given 4 5 5 0.0%
Automatic aid given 2 7 5 40.0%
FEB 2020 2019 YTD Other aid given 0 0 0 0.0%
2020 YTD YTD CHANGE 138 294 340 -13.5% CFD-Byron - Cutlerville Fire District Byron
Township67 150 146 2.7%
CFD-Gaines - Cutlerville Fire District
Gaines Township78 155 207 -25.1%
Byron - Byron Twp Fire District 5 5 0 0.0%
Dutton - Dutton Fire District 2 2 6 -66.7% FEB 2020 2019 YTD
Kentwood - Kentwood Fire District 1 6 6 0.0% 2020 YTD YTD CHANGE
Leighton - Leighton Twp Fire District 0 0 1 -100.0% 431 749 180 316.11%