Trustees on the Independence Township Board had little to say about the Intergovernmental Fire Agreement presented at the Feb. 21 meeting.
In fact, trustees voted unanimously without hesitation to pass the three-year fire service agreement. Trustee Dan Travis made the motion, which was supported by Treasurer Jim Wenger.
The Clarkston City Council approved the fire agreement at their Jan. 9 meeting; however, several council members were unhappy with the 10 percent administration charges. The council discussed a total payment of $216,084.97 for fire, library, police and spring clean up fees, as well as approximately $19,621.36 in administration fees. The council approved paying the amount for 2005, but is currently still discussing the cost for library usage. A new library contract has yet to be approved.
Clarkston City Mayor Sharron Catallo was on hand during the Independence Township board meeting.
‘We would like to have discussions about the escalating cost of the 10 percent administration charge,? said Catallo during the meeting. ? We would like to look at a flat rate. I think three years will be enough time for us to look at the issue.?
Supervisor Dave Wagner agreed with holding discussions; however, no Independence Township board members expressed an opinion on the subject.
In other township business, the board approved the purchase of a 1991 Ford boom/crane truck from Northstar Automotive for the Department of Public Works at a cost of $11,600.
According to DPW Director Linda Richardson, the vehicle will be used to help reset township street lights and lift sewer pumps.