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The
Genoa Township Board
Regular Meeting
September 20, 2004
7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
Consent Agenda:
1. Payment of Bills.
2. Approval of Minutes of September 7, 2004.
Action Items for Discussion:
3. Request for approval of the impact assessment (09/07/04)
corresponding to site plan (09/07/04) for a proposed 2,400 sq. ft.
addition to existing Lynch Carpets at 5205 E. Grand River, Sec. 10,
petitioned by Donald, Mary and Steve Lynch, as discussed by the
Planning Commission 08-23-04.
4. Request for approval of the impact assessment (07/13/04)
corresponding to site plan (09/14/04) for a proposed 26,868 sq. ft.
addition to existing Cleary University located at 3750 Cleary Drive,
Sec. 5, petitioned by Cleary University, and discussed by the
Planning Commission 08-23-04.
5. Discussion of rules related to laptop computers for township
boards.
6. Consideration of the purchase of a new truck for township
ordinance enforcement.
7. Request for approval to purchase 20 laptop computers ($30,931.95)
for the Township Boards, Board Secretaries, Zoning Enforcement Officer,
Township Manager and Township Attorney.
8. Request for approval of contracts with the Livingston County Road
Commission for road improvement projects related to Prairie View and
White Pines Subdivisions.
GENOA TOWNSHIP BOARD
Regular Meeting
September 20, 2004
MINUTES
Supervisor McCririe called the public hearing and regular meeting of
the Genoa Township Board to order 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: Gary McCririe, Paulette Skolarus, Robin Hunt, Anthony Combs,
Jim Mortensen, Todd Smith and Jean Ledford. Also present were
Township Manager Michael Archinal and approximately six persons in the
audience.
A call to the public was made with no response.
Consent Agenda:
1. Payment of Bills.
2. Approval of Minutes of September 7, 2004.
Moved by Ledford, supported by Smith, to approve the consent Agenda
as submitted. The motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Hunt, supported by Combs, to approve the Agenda for action
items as submitted. The motion carried unanimously.
Action Items for Discussion:
3. Request for approval of the impact assessment (09/07/04)
corresponding to site plan (09/07/04) for a proposed 2,400 sq. ft.
addition to existing Lynch Carpets at 5205 E. Grand River, Sec. 10,
petitioned by Donald, Mary and Steve Lynch, as discussed by the
Planning Commission 08-23-04.
Moved by Hunt, supported by Smith, to approve the impact assessment
with the following conditions:
1. Exterior materials to match the existing building will be
used, specifically vinyl and brick will be used on the southeast
side of the building, and the northeast and northwest sides will be
vinyl only.
2. Landscaping will be revised to add three trees along Wildwood
Drive and three additional trees in the southern corner visible by
Grand River will be a mix of evergreens and canopy trees.
3. The Howell Area Fire Department requirements in their letter
dated August 13, 2003 will be met.
4. The dumpster enclosures will be masonry.
5. The light emission ordinance shall be met.
6. Dust control measures will be added to the construction plans.
7. The thickness of the asphalt will meet the Genoa Township
Standards of a minimum of 1 ˝” as shown on the plans.
4. Request for approval of the impact assessment
(07/13/04) corresponding to site plan (09/14/04) for a proposed 26,868
sq. ft. addition to existing Cleary University located at 3750 Cleary
Drive, Sec. 5, petitioned by Cleary University, and discussed by the
Planning Commission
08-23-04.
Moved by Hunt, supported by Smith, to approve the
impact assessment with the following conditions:
1. Heating, A/C equipment on the roof will not be visible to the
public.
2. All landscaping will be irrigated.
3. The requirement of the Howell Area Fire Department to install a
“No Parking Fire Lane” sign will be complied with prior to occupancy.
4. The permanent easement, a minimum of 25-feet wide, shall be
provided for the publicly owned water main.
5. Dust control measures during construction will be added to the
plans.
The motion carried unanimously.
5. Discussion of rules related to laptop computers for
township boards.
Moved by Smith, supported by Combs, to approve the
laptop policy with changes as discussed this evening. The motion carried
unanimously.
6. Consideration of the purchase of a new truck for
township ordinance enforcement.
Moved by Ledford, supported by Mortensen, to approve
the purchase of a new truck at a cost not to exceed $20,000.00
conditioned upon the township obtaining one additional quote and to also
pursue sealed bids. The motion carried unanimously.
7. Request for approval to purchase 20 laptop
computers ($30,931.95) for the Township Boards, Board Secretaries,
Zoning Enforcement Officer, Township Manager and Township Attorney.
Moved by Smith, supported by Mortensen, to authorize
the administrative committee to purchase 7 laptop computers not to
exceed $1,349.99 with $175.00 for “Basic Office”, Extended three year
warranty - $149.00 and Notebook carrying case $49.95. This action is
contingent upon a presentation to the Zoning Board of Appeals and
Planning Commission by the Township staff. The motion carried
unanimously.
8. Request for approval of contracts with the
Livingston County Road Commission for road improvement projects related
to Prairie View and White Pines Subdivisions.
Moved by Mortensen, supported by Ledford, to
approve the Prairie View contract contingent upon the language related
to paragraphs 1-c and 1-d being reviewed by the township attorney.
Further, provided that the township staff review the risk to the
township and that it does not exceed $22,000.00. The motion carried
unanimously.
Moved by Mortensen, supported by Smith, to approve the
contract for White Pines contingent upon review of the language related
to paragraphs 1-c and 1-d. The motion carried unanimously.
The regular meeting of the Genoa Township Board was
adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Paulette A. Skolarus
Genoa Township Clerk
PA 09/20/04)
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