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The
Genoa Township Board
Regular Meeting
(Tuesday) September 7, 2004
AGENDA
Consent Agenda:
1. Payment of Bills.
2. Approval of Minutes of August 11, 2004; August 16, 2004; August
18, 2004.
3. Request for approval of an amendment to the General Fund Budget
for fiscal 2004/05 – adding $65,000.00 to attorney fees and reducing the
end balance.
4. Request for approval of an amendment to the Parks & Recreation
Budget as submitted.
5. Request to approve a bid of $64,500.00 with Ultimate Construction
for construction of 400 lineal feet of bridge along Bauer Road, south of
Brighton Road in relation to the bike/walk path.
6. Request for approval of a resolution for the Township Hall Park
Michigan Natural Resource Trust Fund Grant Application.
7. Request for approval of a Michigan Society of Planning Conference
Budget for 2004.
Action Items for Discussion:
8. Discussion of A Genoa Township Fire Prevention Code.
9. Request for approval of the impact assessment corresponding to a
request to rezone from LDR (Low Density Residential) to SR (Suburban
Residential) approximately 7.7 acres located in Section 33, on the south
side of Brighton Road and east of Chilson Road (4466 Brighton Road),
petitioned by Pheasant Development LLC, and discussed by the
Planning Commission July 12, 2004.
10. Request for approval of the C.I.P. (capital improvement plan) as
submitted by Archinal.
11. Ratify Supervisors request to apply for a rezoning of Tax
Code numbers 11-17-400-015 and 11-17-200-006 from AG (agricultural) to
CE (country estate).
12. Authorize Mr. Joseph Galvin to represent the Township
before the Zoning Board of Appeals in the Faulkwood Shores application.
MINUTES
Supervisor McCririe called the meeting to order at 7:00 and led the
Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The following Board members were present constituting a quorum for
the transaction of business: Anthony Combs, Robin Hunt, Jean Ledford,
Gary McCririe, H. James Mortensen and Todd Smith. Also present were
Township Manager, Michael Archinal and Township Attorney, Richard
Heikkinen. There were two persons in the audience.
Moved by Smith, supported by Hunt to approve the Consent Agenda with
the exception of Item #1 Payment of Bills that will be moved to the
Action Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
Consent Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes of August 11, 2004; August 16, 2004; August
18, 2004.
3. Request for approval of an amendment to the General Fund Budget
for fiscal 2004/05 – adding $65,000.00 to attorney fees and reducing the
end balance.
4. Request for approval of an amendment to the Parks & Recreation
Budget as submitted.
5. Request to approve a bid of $64,500.00 with Ultimate Construction
for construction of 400 lineal feet of bridge along Bauer Road, south of
Brighton Road in relation to the bike/walk path.
6. Request for approval of a resolution for the Township Hall Park
Michigan Natural Resource Trust Fund Grant Application.
7. Request for approval of a Michigan Society of Planning Conference
Budget for 2004.
Action Items:
8. Discussion of a Genoa Township Fire Prevention Code
The Board discussed the applicability of the ordinance across the
entire Township with service by both Howell Area and Brighton Are Fire
Departments. The ordinance has been reviewed by the attorneys and is
ready for adoption.
Moved by Hunt, supported by Combs, to approve the Fire Prevention
Code Ordinance with the Township Attorney making the necessary changes
to incorporate applicability to both the Howell and Brighton Area Fire
Departments. The motion carried unanimously.
9. Request for approval of the impact assessment corresponding to a
request to rezone from LDR (Low Density Residential) to SR (Suburban
Residential) approximately 7.7 acres located in Section 33, on the south
side of Brighton Road and east of Chilson Road (4466 Brighton Road),
petitioned by Pheasant Development LLC, and discussed by the Planning
Commission July 12, 2004.
Jim Barnwell of Desine Engineering represented Pheasant Development.
The proposal is to rezone the 7.7 acres from one acre zoning to one-half
acre zoning. The property is to be served by the expanded Oak Pointe
water and sewer service delivery area.
Moved by Mortensen, supported by Hunt to approve the Environmental
Impact Assessment with the condition that the extinguishment of the
easement described in item I (2) will be recorded. The motion carried
unanimously.
10. Approval of the Capital Improvement Program.
Deleted at the request of Manager Archinal.
11. Ratify Supervisor’s request to apply for a rezoning of Tax Code
numbers 11-17-400-015 and 11-17-200-006 from AG (Agricultural) to CE
(Country Estate).
The long-term goals for this part of the Township were discussed. The
consensus was that an area larger than the two parcels should be
considered.
Moved by Mortensen, supported by Combs, to direct staff to prepare
statutory notice to rezone all remaining agricultural property in
sections 8 and 17 from Agricultural to Country Estate. The motion
carried unanimously.
12. Authorize Mr. Joseph Galvin to represent the Township before the
Zoning Board of Appeals in the Faulkwood Shores application.
Moved by Hunt, supported by Mortensen, to authorize Mr. Joseph Galvin
to represent the Township before the Zoning Board of Appeals in the
Faulkwood Shores application. The motion carried: Ayes – Combs,
Hunt, McCririe, Mortensen and Smith. Abstain Ledford due to her position
on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
13. Payment of Bills.
Moved by Mortensen, supported by Smith, to approve payment of bills
in the amount of $167,407.77. The motion carried unanimously.
Member Discussion
Township Attorney Heikkinen discussed the need to vacate a portion of
Noble Drive. Action taken in 1980 was incomplete and needs to be
ratified.
Moved by Smith, supported by Ledford to authorize the Township
Attorney to take necessary action to vacate a portion of Noble Drive
while preserving a utility easement. Such action may include filing
suit. The motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Smith, supported by Hunt, to approve costs associated with
Level 4 training for the Assessor and Level 3 training for the Deputy
Assessor in Grand Rapids. The motion carried unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM.
Michael Archinal
Township Manager
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