REGULAR BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 15, 2006
MEMBERS PRESENT: Donald Green, Supervisor; Colleen Schwartz, Clerk; Cynthia Dagenhardt, Treasurer; Trustees Randal Busick, William Mazzara, Dale Wiltse, Brien Worrell
ALSO PRESENT: Jennifer Elowsky,
Township Attorney; Larry Waligora, Fire Chief; Wayne Walli, Police Chief; Jerry
Pesick, Tim Adams, Eight Audience Members, Aileen Wingblad, The
Supervisor Green called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
PUBLIC HEARING, SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (SAD) ROLL FOR
Trustee Worrell moved, Trustee
Wiltse seconded to open the public hearing at 7:31 p.m. Vote
unanimously carried.
Supervisor Green announced that a special assessment roll has been prepared for assessing the cost of a proposed water system, which includes a 900,000 gallon elevated storage tank, well house with treatment facility and 15,000 feet of distribution mains to service those properties located within the SAD. The estimated project cost is $10,700,000.00
Supervisor Green asked for public comments regarding the SAD. There was no response from the public.
Treasurer Dagenhardt moved,
Trustee Busick seconded to close the public hearing at 7:32 p.m. Vote
unanimously carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES, JANUARY 18, 2006 (REGULAR)
APPROVAL OF BILLS: GENERAL FUND, $162,511.80; FIRE DEPARTMENT, $32,355.11; SENIOR CENTER, $3,827.09; SEMIS, $256,549.01; SEMWI, $30,566.18
APPROVAL, HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY COLLECTION PROPOSAL, MAY 20, 2006 – SQS, INC.
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APPROVAL RULES & REGULATIONS (COMBINED), OAKGROVE & MILFORD MEMORIAL CEMETERIES
Treasurer Dagenhardt moved,
Trustee Wiltse seconded to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call vote: Yes – Dagenhardt, Wiltse, Busick, Schwartz, Worrell, Mazzara,
Green.
Vote unanimously carried.
SUPERVISOR’S REPORT
Supervisor Green requested to add Authorize Purchase Offer for Bryan Property, 16-34-300-020 & 16-34-300-021
Clerk Schwartz moved, Trustee
Mazzara seconded to amend the agenda as requested. Vote
unanimously carried.
Supervisor Green reported the following:
An ad-hoc
committee will be formed for the Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the Levy
property located on
The residents
living adjacent to the township-owned parcel at
Revised final plans for the traffic improvements at Dawson and Milford Roads have been submitted however easements have not been secured yet.
The installation
of a new signal at Pontiac Trail and
Senator Nancy Cassis has sent a letter to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) requesting that they name liable parties in the Milford Sanitary Landfill.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
Chief Waligora reported the following:
Runs for the month of January 2006 total 73.
The Department has been sized for new turnout gear, with an expected delivery date of 120 days.
Chief Waligora
has been asked to represent the Southeast Michigan Fire Chiefs Association at
the Congressional Fire Service Institute in
The shingles on the roof at Station 2 are coming off because the ice dam damage was never repaired.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
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NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 5, SAD - SEMWI PHASE 1
Trustee Wiltse moved, Treasurer Dagenhardt seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5, SAD for SEMWI Phase 1 as presented. Roll call vote: Yes – Wiltse, Dagenhardt, Busick, Schwartz, Worrell, Mazzara, Green. Vote unanimously carried.
RESOLUTION, BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE (BAN), SEMWI
Treasurer Dagenhardt moved,
Trustee Wiltse seconded to adopt the resolution for the BAN for SEMWI Phase 1
as presented and authorize the Supervisor or Treasurer to sign the note. Roll call vote: Yes – Dagenhardt, Wiltse, Busick, Schwartz, Worrell, Mazzara,
Green. Vote unanimously carried.
SITE PLAN APPROVAL, S-05-5020, METRO PCS, CELLULAR TOWER COLOCATION, 16-35-451-023
Trustee Mazzara commented that the applicant will need a variance to locate a maintenance shed within a fenced area, which is outside the building envelope.
Trustee Mazzara moved, Trustee
Worrell seconded to approve S-05-5020, Metro PCS
SITE PLAN APPROVAL, S-03-5017, WILLOWAY DAY CAMP, 16-35-401-008
Mr. Jerry Pesick, applicant’s attorney, was present to answer any questions the Board my have.
Trustee Mazzara commented that the applicant has agreed to the five provisions as noted in the Planning Commission’s recommendation for approval at their meeting of January 26, 2006.
Trustee Mazzara moved, Clerk
Schwartz seconded to approve S-03-5017, Willoway Day Camp, 16-35-401-008 with
the provisions indicated by the Planning Commission.
Discussion:
Trustee Wiltse asked when the camp has to be in compliance with the conditions. Trustee Mazzara replied that June 20, 2006 would be the required completion date for compliance.
Trustee Wiltse questioned the number of vans allowed to be parked at the site. Mr. Pesick responded that the site plan addressed this issue.
Vote unanimously carried.
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SITE PLAN APPROVAL, S-03-5014,
STONECREST LAND DEVELOPMENT,
Mr. Tim Adams, Stonecrest Land Development, was present to answer any question of the Board.
Trustee Busick moved, Trustee
Wiltse seconded to approve S-03-5014,
REQUEST, BALLOT PROPOSAL FOR MAY 2, 2006 ELECTION - POLICE DEPARTMENT
Supervisor Green read the ballot language for the millage proposal as follows:
Shall the previous voted 3.25 mill increase
in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6, of the Michigan
Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within the Charter Township of Milford
which has been reduced by the required Headlee Amendment rollback to 3.0417
mills be renewed with no increase for a total of 3.0417 mills ($3.0417 per
$1,000 of taxable value) for the period of ten (10) years, 2008 through 2017,
inclusive, and the funds thereby derived to be used for police services for the
Charter Township of Milford, thereby raising in the first year an estimated
$2,704,900.00.
Supervisor Green stated that the resolution was only to authorize that the ballot question would be placed on the ballot for the Consolidated Election to be held Tuesday, May 2, 2006.
Chief Walli gave a brief summary of the millage request and expressed confidence that the Police Department could operate sufficiently with the 3.0417 mills for several more years but he could not guarantee that the dollar amount raised would be enough for the entire ten years covered in the renewal.
Trustee Busick moved, Trustee
Mazzara seconded to adopt the resolution as presented. Roll call vote: Yes – Busick, Mazzara, Wiltse, Dagenhardt, Schwartz, Worrell,
Green. Vote unanimously carried.
REQUEST FOR FUNDS, ANNUAL LABOR
DAY 30K RACE,
Treasurer Dagenhardt moved,
Clerk Schwartz seconded to approve the request for sponsorship funds in the
amount of $1,000.00 for the Labor Day 30K Race as recommended by the Parks
& Recreation Commission with the stipulation that no spray paint markings
will be done to any trees or roadways or private property.
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Discussion:
Trustee Mazzara noted that the Township would continue to be at the Platinum Sponsorship Level this year although the “advertising investment” minimum for that level was increased for 2006 from $1,000.00 to $1,500.00.
Vote unanimously carried.
REQUEST FOR FUNDS, VILLAGE FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION (VFAA) – 2005
Supervisor Green stated that although funds were budgeted for this in 2005, a request was never received.
Treasurer Dagenhardt moved, Trustee Wiltse seconded to deny the request.
Discussion:
The Board discussed the request and felt they did not want to make a retroactive donation due to the 2005 budget year being over.
Roll call vote: Yes – Dagenhardt, Wiltse, Busick,
Schwartz, Worrell, Mazzara, Green. Vote unanimously carried.
REQUEST FOR FUNDS, VILLAGE FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION – 2006
Treasurer Dagenhardt moved,
Clerk Schwartz seconded to approve the request for 2006 in the amount of
$2,000.00 providing the VFAA submits a new agreement with that amount. Roll call vote: Yes – Dagenhardt, Schwartz, Wiltse, Busick, Worrell, Mazzara, Green. Vote
unanimously carried.
CODIFICATION BIDS FOR TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE
Supervisor Green explained that Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) regulations require competitive services, such as ordinance codification, are bid upon in order to qualify as a valid use of those funds. He said the following bids were received (on file in the Township Office):
1. American Legal Publishing Corporation
2. General Code Corporation
3. Municipal Code Corporation
Supervisor Green stated that the bids covered various products and services and he felt the bid from Municipal Code reflected the best price for services. He noted also that the township has used Municipal Code for many years.
Treasurer Dagenhardt moved,
Trustee Worrell seconded to approve the bid with Municipal Code Corporation as
presented. Roll call vote: Yes – Dagenhardt, Worrell, Wiltse,
Busick, Schwartz, Mazzara, Green. Vote unanimously carried.
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MOBILE STAGE RENTAL FOR CONCERT IN THE PARK, JULY 6, 2006
Trustee Mazzara moved, Treasurer Dagenhardt seconded to approve the mobile stage rental for the Concert in the Park to be held on July 6, 2006, in the amount of $300.00.
Discussion:
The Board briefly discussed the possibility of purchasing a large movie screen for movies in the park. Trustee Mazzara noted that the Parks & Recreation Commission is pursuing this issue.
Vote unanimously carried.
DIRECT PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVIEW PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) ORDINANCE
Trustee Wiltse moved, Trustee
Mazzara seconded to direct the Planning Commission review a PUD Ordinance. Vote
unanimously carried.
RESOLUTION, SET ASSET LEVELS FOR BOARD OF REVIEW (BOR) HARDSHIP APPEALS
Supervisor Green stated that a new law stipulates the asset level of a BOR hardship applicant must be no higher than $25,000.00, excluding their car and house.
Clerk Schwartz moved, Trustee
Worrell seconded to set the BOR asset level at $25,000.00. Roll call vote: Yes – Schwartz, Worrell, Mazzara, Dagenhardt, Busick, Wiltse,
Green. Vote unanimously carried.
RESOLUTION ALLOWING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR BOR APPEALS
Supervisor Green explained this would allow for a township resident to designate a representative to appeal their assessment if they are unable to attend in person.
Treasurer Dagenhardt moved,
Trustee Busick seconded to adopt the resolution as presented. Roll call vote: yes – Dagenhardt, Busick, Wiltse, Schwartz, Worrell, Mazzara,
Green. Vote unanimously carried.
Supervisor Green said a proposal from Mrs. Leah Groya, Wade Trim, dated February 2, 2006, was received to assist in the preparation and re-submittal of the MNRTF grant application for the Milford Recreational Trail. He said the cost would be $1,100.00 with a submittal deadline of April 1, 2006.
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Trustee Worrell moved, Trustee
Wiltse seconded to approve the contract with Wade Trim in the amount of
$1,100.00 as presented. Roll call
vote: Yes – Worrell, Wiltse,
Mazzara, Schwartz, Dagenhardt, Busick, Wiltse, Green. Vote
unanimously carried.
SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR RE-SUBMITTAL OF MNRTF GRANT APPLICATION – MARCH 15, 2006
Clerk Schwartz moved, Trustee
Mazzara seconded to set a Public Hearing for the re-submittal of the MNRTF
Grant application for the next regular board meeting of March 15, 2006. Vote
unanimously carried.
GRANT CONTRACT FOR COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION OF
Trustee Busick moved, Trustee
Mazzara seconded to authorize the Supervisor to sign the contract with CFSEM
for grant in the amount of $75,000. Vote unanimously carried.
STATE OF THE TOWNSHIP DINNER
Trustee Busick moved, Trustee
Mazzara seconded to allocate $2,500.00 for the State of the Township Dinner to
be held in May, 2006. Roll call
vote: Yes – Busick, Mazzara, Wiltse,
Dagenhardt, Schwartz, Worrell, Green. Vote unanimously carried.
AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OFFER FOR
Treasurer Dagenhardt moved,
Trustee Wiltse seconded to allocate funds in the amount of $230,000 for the
purchase of the
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
There was no response from the public.
BOARD MEMBERS REMARKS
Trustee Wiltse commended the Police Department for apprehending the person responsible for various criminal activities in the area.
Supervisor Green asked the Board to review the new Engineering Design Standards from Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Township Engineers, and be prepared to comment at next month’s meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT
Treasurer Dagenhardt moved,
Trustee Wiltse seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 p.m. Vote
unanimously carried.
Charter
Colleen Schwartz, MMC
Clerk