Pledge of Allegiance

Absent: Tom Yost; Bob Smith; T.J. Swihart; Tony McKerchie; Henry Hatter;

Previous Minutes: Motion made by Ike Ferrier, supported by Laurel Coe to approve the minutes of July 29, 2004 and August 26,2004 with any corrections.

Kathy Taylor stated that the July 29^th minutes needed to show that if anyone wanted to visit other senior centers to let Ann Anderson or Kathy Ridley know.

All yea’s; Motion Passed

Old Business:

John Dahle was going to talk with Jeff Wright regarding the water line going to the property. (Routing of water and sewer line, short cut). Also, discuss with the Drain Commission about taking on some of the cost. (7-29-04)

Herb Nelson was going to talk to Greg Mason about comparing maintenance costs of a 17,000 sq. ft. structure Vs 12,500 sq. ft.

Waiting for fax from Greg. (8-26-04)

New Business:

We discussed having a Finance Committee and finding sources for funding. Dick and Kathy Taylor said that they would like to be on the committee. It was suggested that at our Oct. meeting, we discuss who we have contacted and what action we would like to take.

Jack would like information on whether the roadwork on M-57 next year, will impact our property (sewer, etc). We would like Tony to respond on this. Kathy will ask Tony to respond.

Herb approached Vienna Township and asked them to purchase the SHIP’S property, for the purpose of building a new senior center.

The Township Board voted unanimously to approve buying the SHIP’S property. Lawyers from both sides will work out the terms.

Ann Anderson will contact the ‘East Side’ Senior Center and set a date, to visit the facility.

Laurel was wondering when we would see the revised plans for the center? It was commented that the services for each revision would cost us more money, so we wanted to wait, before calling the architect again.

Jack asked about getting floor plans from various centers. Make comparisons and changes to fit our needs.

Herb will contact other centers for their floor plans.

Suggested was to take a digital camera to the various senior center sites and show what we like, dislike, etc.

John Dahle will put a book together, with the various information.

Ann will ask for “Impact” letters on how the new senior center will impact the Clio Community.

We need to make our plea to “Common Ground” and the “Regional Planning Board” for help, in finding funding.

We need to contact Eileen of the Regional Planning Board and inform her as to what is going on, at our level.

We would like to have all our ideas set by the end of the year so we can present it to the public.

At our next meeting we will discuss making concessions with the present drawing.

We will lay out the original concept and the newer concept drawings and make changes.

Next Meeting: Thursday October 28, 2004 at 10:00 a.m.

Vienna Township Hall

Adjourn: 11:20 a.m.