on May 4, 2011 at 4:35am.
Board of Trustees Meeting on May 6, 2002
Agenda:
1. Discussion of a first draft to amend the consent Decree between Dewey Thomas and Genoa Township for an addition to his coffee shop located on the corner of Brighton and Chilson roads. (Please pull related material from your 04-01-02 regular board-meeting packet.)
2. Request for approval of the impact assessment (12-04-01), corresponding to site plan (03-26-02) for 192 attached condominium units located in Section 4, on approximately 60.4 acres at the end of Lawson Drive north of Grand River Ave., petitioned by Adler Enterprises Co., LLC, as discussed by the Planning Commission 04-08-02.
3. Request for approval of a resolution from Oak Pointe Country Club to drop Oak Pointe Development Company as co-licensee in 2001 12 Months Resort Class C licensed business with Dance-Entertainment Permit, located at 4500 Club Brighton, MI 48116, Genoa Township, Livingston County.
4. Request for approval of resolutions for the Grand River Avenue Sewer Project for 2002 for the creation of a special assessment district.
A. Resolution No. 1 (Reimbursement)
B. Resolution No. 2 (To proceed with the project and directing preparation of the plans and cost estimates)
C. Resolution No. 3 (To approve the project, scheduling the first hearing and directing the issuance of statutory notices)
5. Request for approval of resolutions for the Southwest Lake Chemung Water project for 2002 for the creation of a special assessment district.
A. Resolution No. 1 (Reimbursement)
B. Resolution No. 2 (Scheduling a general information meeting and directing the issuance of notices)
6. Discussion of a recommendation from the Supervisor to raise the sewer and water connection fees for all sewer and water districts to $6,000.00 each.
7. Discussion of the Howell Parks and Recreation Financing:
A. Discussion of request for $54,334.00 for fiscal 2001-02
B. Discussion of budget request for fiscal 2002-03.
8. Request for approval of an amendment to the 2001-02 General Fund Budget and discussion of the general fund budget for fiscal 2002-03.
9. Consideration of a recommendation by the administrative committee for approval of a policy related to curbside pickup and disposal of bulky items with the township absorbing 50% of the cost for the first item.
10. Consideration of a recommendation from the administrative committee for the execution of a contract with Lillian Tubbs for a newly created accounting and administrative position within the township.
11. Consideration of re-appointments to the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals for terms expiring 06-30-02.
12. Discussion of a request to change the Monday, June 3, 2002 regular meeting of the board to Tuesday, June 4, 2002 as requested by the Supervisor.
13. Consideration of an interpretation by the Township Manager related to the Genoa Township Water Use and Rate Ordinance No. 110698C and his determination of denial related to the construction of private wells in established water districts.
14. Request for approval to permit a fireworks display on Lake Chemung on July 4, 2002as requested by Todd Smith.
15. Consideration of a recommendation by the Administrative Committee to purchase Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance for all township employees at a monthly premium of $76.00.
Minutes:
A regular meeting of the Genoa Township Board was called to order by Supervisor McCririe at 7:00 p.m. at the Genoa Township Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance was then said. The following board members were present constituting a quorum for the transaction of business: McCririe, Skolarus, Hunt, Ledford, Smith, and Mortensen. In addition there were Township Attorney Rick Heikkinen and six persons in the audience.
Moved by Hunt, supported by Smith, to approve the Agenda hearing petitions 13 and 10 after item five and adding item 16, for a closed session to discuss acquisition of real estate. The amended agenda was voted and carried unanimously.
A Call to the Public was made with no response.
1. Discussion of a first draft to amend the consent Decree between Dewey Thomas and Genoa Township for an addition to his coffee shop located on the corner of Brighton and Chilson roads.
Moved by Hunt, supported by Smith, to approve the amendment to the consent judgment with the following changes: Pg. 2, item 3 - changing "walking" to "walk-in"; Item 5 changing "three" to "one" and "spaces" to "space"; adding item 7 - "There will be no outdoor sales of any kind." The motion carried unanimously.
2. Request for approval of the impact assessment (12-04-01), corresponding to site plan (03-26-02) for 192 attached condominium units located in Section 4, on approximately 60.4 acres at the end of Lawson Drive north of Grand River Ave., petitioned by Adler Enterprises Co., LLC, as discussed by the Planning Commission 04-08-02.
A. Disposition of environmental impact assessment.
Moved by Mortensen, supported by Smith, to approve the impact assessment as presented. The motion carried unanimously.
B. Disposition of site plan.
Moved by Skolarus, supported by Hunt, to approve the site plan with the following conditions: Review and approval by the Township Attorney of the PUD agreement, Master Deed and By-laws. A bill of sale for the common elements for the water and sewer line will be provided. The motion carried unanimously.
C. Disposition of PUD Agreement.
Moved by Ledford, supported by Mortensen, to approve the PUD Agreement as submitted. The motion carried unanimously.
3. Request for approval of a resolution from Oak Pointe Country Club to drop Oak Pointe Development Company as co-licensee in 2001 12 Months Resort Class C licensed business with Dance-Entertainment Permit, located at 4500 Club Brighton, MI 48116, Genoa Township, Livingston County.
Moved by Ledford, supported by Mortensen, to approve the resolution as requested contingent upon a letter from Oak Point Development stating that they have no objection to the change in ownership of the license. The motion carried by roll call vote as follows: Ayes - Ledford, Smith, Hunt, Mortensen, Skolarus and McCririe. Nay - None. Absent - Combs.
4. Request for approval of resolutions for the Grand River Avenue Sewer Project for 2002 for the creation of a special assessment district.
A. Resolution No. 1 (Reimbursement)
Moved by Mortensen, supported by Hunt, to approve the resolution as submitted. The motion carried by roll call vote as follows: Ayes - Ledford, Smith, Hunt, Mortensen, Skolarus and McCririe. Nay - None. Absent - Combs.
B. Resolution No. 2 (To proceed with the project and directing preparation of the plans and cost estimates)
Moved by Skolarus, supported by Mortensen, to approve the resolution adding the language for the description as follows: Genoa Township has proposed a project which would extend the sanitary sewer along Grand River Avenue between Hughes and Kellogg Road. The proposed work consists of constructing approximately 1,300 LF of 8-inch gravity sewer, one submersible pump station, 400 LF of 4-inch force main and associated appurtenances. The motion carried by roll call vote as follows: Ayes - Ledford, Smith, Hunt, Mortensen, Skolarus and McCririe. Nay - None. Absent - Combs.
C. Resolution No. 3 (To approve the project, scheduling the first hearing and directing the issuance of statutory notices)
Moved by Ledford, supported by Smith, to approve the resolution scheduling the public hearing on 06-17-2002. The motion carried by roll call vote as follows: Ayes - Ledford, Smith, Hunt, Mortensen, Skolarus and McCririe. Nay - None. Absent - Combs.
5. Request for approval of resolutions for the Southwest Lake Chemung Water project for 2002 for the creation of a special assessment district.
A. Resolution No. 1 (Reimbursement)
Moved by Skolarus, supported by Ledford, to approve the resolution correcting the bond sale price to be 1.85 million dollars. The motion carried by roll call vote as follows: Ayes - Ledford, Smith, Hunt, Mortensen, Skolarus and McCririe. Nay - None. Absent - Combs.
B. Resolution No. 2 (Scheduling a general information meeting and directing the issuance of notices)
Moved by Ledford, supported by Smith, to approve the resolution adding the street names Wildwood, Westwood, Eckles, Glen Echo and Long Point. The improvements will consist of the installation of 8-inch and 12-inch water main, hydrants, valves and 8,000 LF of water main serving approximately 136 REU's. Adding the street names Beck, Cresthaven and Everglades for the installation of 8-inch and 12-inch water main, hydrants, valves and 3,000 LF of 12-inch water main (north of Cresthaven) and 5,000 LF of 8-inch water main along the remaining roadways serving approximately 140 REU's. The informational meeting is scheduled for May 23, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall. The motion carried by roll call vote as follows: Ayes - Ledford, Smith, Hunt, Mortensen, Skolarus and McCririe. Nay - None. Absent - Combs.
6. Discussion of a recommendation from the Supervisor to raise the sewer and water connection fees for all sewer and water districts to $6,000.00 each.
Moved by Skolarus, supported by Mortensen, to table the request until the next regular meeting of the board with a work session at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the request with the township auditors. The motion carried unanimously.
7. Discussion of the Howell Parks and Recreation Financing:
A. Discussion of request for $54,334.00 for fiscal 2001-02
It was the consensus of the board that the increase from the previous fiscal year was not warranted. Moved by Ledford, supported by Mortensen, to request that a representative of Howell Parks and Recreation address the board and justify the increase. The motion carried unanimously.
B. Discussion of budget request for fiscal 2002-03.
The board took no formal action.
8. Request for approval of an amendment to the 2001-02 General Fund Budget and discussion of the general fund budget for fiscal 2002-03.
Moved by Ledford, supported by Smith, to approve the amendment to the General Fund Budget as submitted by Skolarus. The motion carried unanimously.
No formal action was taken on the 2002-03 budget; however, it was the consensus of the board that the estimates were acceptable for the public hearing of the budget scheduled for the 2nd regular meeting in June.
9. Consideration of a recommendation by the administrative committee for approval of a policy related to curbside pickup and disposal of bulky items with the township absorbing 50% of the cost for the first item.
Moved by Smith, supported by Mortensen, to adopt the policy and approve the publication of that policy in the next township newsletter with a review by Mister Rubbish and the addition of language to the opening paragraph. The motion carried unanimously.
10. Consideration of a recommendation from the administrative committee for the execution of a contract with Lillian Tubbs for a newly created accounting and administrative position within the township.
Moved by Smith, supported by Ledford, to approve the recommendation with a starting salary of $35,800.00 commencing May 13, 2002. The motion carried unanimously.
11. Consideration of re-appointments to the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals for terms expiring 06-30-02.
Moved by Ledford, supported by Mortensen, to approve the reappointment of Bill Litogot and Jack Cahill to the Planning Commission for terms to expire 06-30-05. The motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Skolarus, supported by Smith, to approve the reappointment of Rick Staley to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire 06-30-05. The motion carried unanimously.
12. Discussion of a request to change the Monday, June 3, 2002 regular meeting of the board to Tuesday, June 4, 2002 as requested by the Supervisor.
Moved by Hunt, supported by Mortensen, to approve the request. The motion carried unanimously.
13. Consideration of an interpretation by the Township Manager related to the Genoa Township Water Use and Rate Ordinance No. 110698C and his determination of denial related to the construction of private wells in established water districts.
Moved by Skolarus, supported by Hunt, to request that the Township Engineer review with the Administrative Committee the request and make a final determination and recommendation to the township board. The motion carried as follows: Ayes - Skolarus, Hunt, Mortensen, Ledford and Smith. Nay - None. Abstain - McCririe.
14. Request for approval to permit a fireworks display on Lake Chemung on July 4, 2002 as requested by Todd Smith.
Moved by Ledford, supported by Mortensen, to approve the fireworks display with the understanding that the weather may change the date to July 5, 2002. The motion carried with Smith abstaining.
15. Consideration of a recommendation by the Administrative Committee to purchase Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance for all township employees at a monthly premium of $76.00.
Moved by Mortensen, supported by Skolarus, to approve the insurance and include all members of the Township Board. The motion carried unanimously.
16. Consideration of a request to adjourn to a closed session of the board to discuss the purchase of real estate.
Moved by Ledford, supported by Mortensen, to adjourn to a closed session. The motion carried by roll call vote as follows: Ayes - Ledford, Smith, Hunt, Mortensen, Skolarus and McCririe. Nay - None. Absent - Combs.
The regular meeting was reconvened at 9:25 p.m.
Administrative Business:
Moved by Mortensen, supported by Ledford, to approve for payment vouchers totaling $115,067.20 and adding check 17499 for $368.75 to Irene Cahill. The motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Hunt, supported by Mortensen, to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of the Genoa Township Board dated April 15, 2002. The motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Skolarus, supported by Mortensen, to approve the purchase of two benches to be used along the Brighton Road bike path at a cost of $613.00 plus installation. Further, to include an article in the newsletter that memorial plaques may be installed on the benches should any person choose to make a donation to the township to cover the cost. The motion carried unanimously.
It was the consensus of the board to provide automatic deposit of payroll checks to any employee choosing to do so. The cost is estimated to be $100.00 annually with First National Bank in Howell.
The regular meeting of the Township Board was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Paulette A. Skolarus
Genoa Township Clerk