REGULAR BOARD MEETING
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; David & Deboorah Stockbridge, Thomas Lynch, Mike Lynch, Sean Lynch, Ken Kutzli, Brent Lavanway, Ken Trevor, Paul Levine, Lt. Tom Callahan, Milford Police Dept.; Aileen Wingblad, The Milford Times; Jake Leonhardt, Spinal Column; Thirty Audience Members, Holly Brandt, Recording Secretary
Supervisor Green called the meeting to order at
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES, AUGUST 16, 2006 (REGULAR), SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 (SPECIAL); APPROVAL OF BILLS: GENERAL FUND $$233,113.92; FIRE DEPARTMENT $106,157.35; SENIOR CENTER $7,777.91; SEMIS $26,282.25; SEMWI $21,586.74; APPROVAL, 2007 LIBRARY BUDGET; ADOPTION, ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 156-A-120, SECTION 19-84, COLOR RENDERING REQUIREMENTS, SMART FUNDS TRANSFER TO VILLAGE OF MILFORD; RESOLUTION, FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT; BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
Trustee Worrell moved, Trustee Wiltse seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Roll call vote: Yes – Worrell,
Wiltse, Mazzara, Schwartz, Dagenhardt, Busick, Green. Vote
unanimously carried.
SUPERVISOR’S REPORT
Supervisor Green stated that the Michigan Natural Trust Fund (MNRTF) Grant, in the amount $400,000.00, has been denied. He said a meeting will be set with Senator Nancy Cassis to discuss the denial.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
Chief Waligora stated the following:
Runs for the month of August 2006 totaled 112 with 722 year to date.
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Station #1 roof replacement is almost completed.
Station #2 roof extensions and roof replacements are complete.
The
The Fire
Department responded to a structure fire on
The Extrication
Team competed in Roscommon on
The department
will be hosting the third annual Fire Prevention Open House on
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
SOIL EROSION
Trustee Mazzara
moved, Clerk Schwartz seconded to postpone. Vote
unanimously carried.
LAND DIVISION APPEAL, DAVID & DEBPRAH STOCKBRIDGE, 16-02-300-004
The Board and Mr. and Mrs. Stockbridge discussed at length the specifics of the appeal.
Supervisor Green reiterated that the roadway cannot be included in the acreage calculation, which means one parcel of the proposed land division, is approximately ¼ acre short in order to conform to the ordinance.
Treasurer Dagenhardt reviewed numerous documents regarding the property that were on file at the township, which indicated there was much confusion as to what was purchased and when.
Mrs. Stockbridge stated that she
contacted Mr. Rita Knight, who sold them the property originally, to purchase
the needed ¼ acre, as directed by the Board at the regular board meeting of
Discussion continued at length and it was determined that if the Stockbridges could purchase enough land to make the proposed division conform to the ordinance a variance would not be necessary.
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Trustee Mazzara
moved, Treasurer Dagenhardt
seconded to postpone. Vote unanimously carried.
ALTERNATES FOR ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (ZBA)
The issue of whether or not to appoint alternates was discussed at length. Mrs. Elowsky stated the Township ought to have guidelines regarding absences.
Trustee Wiltse
moved, Clerk Schwartz seconded to direct the Supervisor to contact the ZBA
Chairman regarding absences and establish guidelines regarding absences. Vote
unanimously carried.
NEW BUSINESS
CEMETERIES PRESENTATION – THOMAS LYNCH
Mr. Thomas Lynch,
Trustee Mazzara
moved, Trustee Wiltse seconded to from a task force
to study locating a crematorium at
SITE PLAN APPROVAL, S-06-5002, BELLA VITA SITE CONDOMINIUM, 16-27-300-004
Mr. Brent Lavanway, Boss Engineering, the applicant’s representative, presented the site plan. He explained several changes to the plan as conditioned in the Planning Commission’s recommendation for approval.
The Board, Mrs. Elowsky and Mr. Lavanway discussed lot sizes and configurations, and the conservation and preservation easement language being included in the Master Deed. Trustee Mazzara noted that the applicants received a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for lot averaging.
Supervisor Green stated that the Township Engineer would set up the maintenance escrow for the community septic system.
Trustee Mazzara
moved, Trustee Worrell seconded to approve S-06-5002, Bella Vita Site
Condominium, 16-27-300-004 as recommended by the Planning Commission with the
following conditions:
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1. Developer continues to work with the Township in the development of Detention/Retention Maintenance Agreement.
2. Applicant must continue to work with Township to develop an Operational Maintenance Agreement on the septic system.
3. Developer continues to work with Township Attorney on the Conservation and Preservation Easement until it meets the intent of the Planning Commission.
Vote unanimously carried.
Supervisor Green stated that three bids were received as follows:
1. Advantage Window Blinds $1,181.67
2. Covenant Design Alternate #1 $1,300.00
Alternate #2 $1,337.00
3. Modern Floors Alternate #1 $1,021.12
Alternate #2 $1,050.00
Trustee Mazzara
moved, Trustee Worrell seconded to approve bid
alternate #2 from Modern Floors in the amount of $1,050.00 as presented. Roll call vote: Yes – Mazzara, Worrell, Schwartz, Dagenhardt,
Busick, Wiltse, Green. Vote
unanimously carried.
APPROVAL,
Supervisor Green stated that two bids were received as follows:
1. Curtis Builders, Inc. $7,850.00
2. Franklin Partition Corp. $5,300.00
Trustee Wiltse
moved, Trustee Mazzara seconded to approve the bid
from Franklin Partition Corporation in the amount of $5,300.00 as presented. Roll call vote: Yes – Wiltse, Mazzara,
Busick, Dagenhardt,
Schwartz, Worrell, Green. Vote unanimously carried.
REQUEST FOR FUNDS, PARKS &
RECREATION COMMISSION COMMUNITY PICNIC,
Treasurer Dagenhardt
moved, Trustee Mazzara seconded to approve funds for
the Community Picnic,
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REQUEST FOR FUNDS, PARKS & RECREATION COMMUNITY PICNIC BANNER
Treasurer Dagenhardt
moved, Clerk Schwartz seconded to approve funds for
the Community Picnic Banner in the amount of $325.00 as recommended by the
Parks & Recreation Commission.
Roll call vote: Yes – Dagenhardt, Schwartz, Wiltse, Busick, Worrell, Mazzara,
Green. Vote unanimously carried.
SET DATE BUDGET WORKSHOP
It was determined to set a 2007
Budget Workshop session for
SET PUBLIC HEARING, 2007 CDBG FUNDS
Trustee Worrell moved, Clerk
Schwartz seconded to set a public hearing for 2007 CDBG Funds for Wednesday,
October 18, 2006. Vote unanimously carried.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
There was no response from the public.
BOARD MEMBERS REMARKS
Treasurer Dagenhardt felt, as a member of the Township Land Division Board, it has been difficult to apply the lot split ordinance when determining ordinance conformance to land division requests that come before the Board.
After discussion it was suggested to have the Planning Commission review the ordinance.
Trustee Busick
moved, Trustee Wiltse
seconded to add
Treasurer Dagenhardt
moved, Trustee Wiltse seconded to direct the Planning
Commission to revisit lot split ordinance’s definitions of lots for a possible
revision. Vote unanimously carried.
Clerk Schwartz stated that the Village wants an upgrade to the microphone system in the auditorium so they can record the Village Council meetings for internet listening. Trustee Wiltse said the current system is equipped to meet their needs.
ADJOURNMENT
Treasurer Dagenhardt
moved, Trustee Wiltse
seconded to adjourn the meeting at
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Charter
Colleen Schwartz, MMC
Clerk