on May 4, 2011 at 5:01am.
Board of Trustees Meeting on April 2, 2007
AGENDA
Approval of Consent Agenda:
1. Payment of Bills
2. Approval of Minutes: March 19, 2007
3. Request for approval of an Architectural Services Contract provided by Lindhout Associates Architects AIA PC for the new Chilson Substation.
4. Request for approval of a site plan application, impact assessment and site plan for two retail buildings consisting of 50,125 sq. ft. and 6,750 sq. ft. located on the South
side of Grand River Ave., west of the 1-96 exit 141, sec. 9, petitioned by Weiss Properties. (07-10)
5. Request for approval of an extension of a Special Use Permit for a proposed outdoor display in front of the existing garden center, located at Lowe's, 100 S. Latson Road , Sec. 5, petitioned by Lowe's.
Approval of Regular Agenda:
6. Public hearing on Lake Chemung Aquatic Plant Control Project.
A. Call to property owners
B. Call to the public
C. Request for approval of Resolution #3 (approving project, cost estimates, Special Assessment District and Causing the Special Assessment Roll to be
Prepared) for the Lake Chemung Aquatic Plant Control Project.
MINUTES
Supervisor McCririe called the regular meeting of the Genoa Charter Township Board to order at 6:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was then said. The following persons were present constituting a quorum for the transaction of business: Gary McCririe, Robin Hunt, Todd Smith, Jean Ledford, Steve Wildman and Jim Mortensen. Also present were Township Manager Michael Archinal, and approximately 18 persons in the audience.
A Call to the Public was made with no response.
Approval of Consent Agenda:
Moved by Smith, supported by Mortensen, to approve items 1 & 2 listed under the consent agenda with the deletion of item 3 and with the moving of items 4, 5
& 6 to the regular agenda for discussion. The motion carried unanimously.
1. Payment of Bills
2. Approval of Minutes: March 19, 2007
Approval of Regular Agenda:
Moved by Mortensen, supported by Ledford, to approve for action items listed under the regular agenda with the addition of items 4, 5 & 6 from the Consent Agenda. The motion carried unanimously.
3. Request for approval of a site plan application, impact assessment and site plan for two retail buildings consisting of 50,125 sq. ft. and 6,750 sq. ft. located on the South side of Grand River Ave., west of the 1-96 exit 141, sec. 9, petitioned by Weiss Properties. (07-10) and discussed by the Township Planning Commission 3-12-07
Moved by Smith, supported by Wildman, to approve the impact assessment, corresponding to site plan with the following conditions:
1. The banked parking on the southeast portion of the site will be approved administratively prior to land use.
2. Page 4 of the Environmental Impact Statement to be corrected to reflect square footage of 6,750 and 48,625.
3. Additional points of the Engineer's letter, petitioner will comply with the items on Tetra Tech's letter of March 7, 2007, with the exception of item 6. If a traffic study is necessary, it will be referred to M.D.O.T.
The motion carried unanimously.
4. Request for approval of an extension of a Special Use Permit for a proposed outdoor display in front of the existing garden center, located at Lowe's, 100 S. Latson Road , Sec. 5, petitioned by Lowe's.
Moved by Mortensen, supported by Ledford, to approve a request for 8 tables and one plant rack in front of the garden center from March 15, 2007 thru November 30, 2007 and to allow future
requests to be handled administratively by the Township Manager if the size and quantity is consistent with the 2007 request. The motion carried unanimously.
5. Public hearing on Lake Chemung Aquatic Plant Control Project.
Supervisor McCririe reported for the record that the Township was in receipt of two written letters of objection, one from William & Margaret Beher and one from G. Richard Beher. Treasurer Hunt reported that the Township received one other written objection.
Lake Chemung Association president Jenny Himich reported that the gentlemen from the Weed Control companies were present for the Public Hearing. Tony Groves and Dick Pinagel introduced themselves and gave a brief overview of the program. Cost to be approximately $70.00/year for residential homes.
A call to property owners was made with the following responses:
Doris Casper-Parent reported that she was the other written objection that the Treasurer spoke about and is not happy with treatment in her area and does not want to pay if they can't do more in front of her property. Tony Groves will get a contact number and visit site to review the complaint. Ethel Goike reported that her area as well as 7 neighboring properties is never cleared - only cut 2" into water. Wants it cut and requests better effort by cutters. Todd Smith agreed they need to find a better weed cutting crew. Andy Hagel also would like improvement regarding cutters, otherwise happy with project. Michael Suciu - also very happy with project. Jack Pike read a letter regarding concerns and objections; he does not feel the costs for mechanical harvesting should be included in this project and is not pleased with costs regarding inspections. Wright - Not fair to tax back property owners.
A call to non-property owners was made with no response.
Request for approval of Resolution #3 (approving project, cost estimates, Special Assessment District and Causing the Special Assessment Roll to be Prepared) for the Lake Chemung Aquatic Plant Control Project.
Moved by Ledford, supported by Smith, to approve Resolution No. 3 with the correction of 1 absent, the second public hearing will be held Monday, May 7, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. The motion carried by roll call vote as follows: Ayes - Ledford, Smith, Hunt, Wildman, Mortensen, and McCririe. Nays - None. Absent - Skolarus.
Moved by Ledford, supported by Smith, to adjourn the regular meeting of the Genoa Charter Township Board at 7:15 p.m.
Robin L. Hunt
Genoa Township Treasurer
(Press/argus 04/11/07)