MARION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

                                       AGENDA AND DRAFT MINUTES

                                          Thursday, February 8, 2007

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Members Present/ Members Absent

Call to the Public

1.      Approval of Agenda

2.   Consent Agenda

All items listed are considered to be routine by the Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member or Citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.

a.)    Approval of January 11, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes

b.)    Complaint Report

c.)    DPW Report

d.)    January 30, 2007 Planning Commission Report

e.)    Treasurers Report

f.)     Zoning Report

3. Patrick & Judy Keough Show Cause Hearing
4. Proposed Amendment to Section 3.02

·        Figure 3-2 delete Flat & Mansard roofs from diagram

·        Figure 3-6 Show Utility Easement on diagram

5. Proposed Amendment to Section 4.03 E

·        Add final inspection to receive Certificate of Compliance

6. Proposed Amendment to Section 6.08

·        One Building to a Lot

7. MHOG Waterline

   8. Approval of Banking Institutions and Investments

  10. Burnham & Flower Insurance Invoice

  12.Observance of Presidents Day

  13. Resolution for Livingston County Wireless

  14. Marion Township Road Committee Report

  15. Township wide Rubbish Removal Report

  16. ZBA Report

Correspondence/ Updates

          Pump Station and Township Hall Outdoor Lighting

          McCracken Case

          Supreme Court Case

          Township Issues

a.)    Cable Franchise

For the Good of the Township

Call to the Public

Adjournment

MEMBERS PRESENT:      Bob Hanvey, Dave Hamann, Tammy Beal, Travis Hodge, Les Andersen, and

                                        Paula Wyckoff

 MEMBERS ABSENT:       Dan Lowe

OTHERS PRESENT:         Dave Schroeder, OHM

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CALL TO ORDER

Bob Hanvey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 

PLEDGE TO FLAG

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

The board members introduced themselves. 

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

None.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Dave Hamann motioned to approve the agenda as presented. Tammy Beal seconded.  Motion carried 6-0.

CONSENT AGENDA

Dave Hamann motioned to approve the consent agenda.  Paula Wyckoff seconded.  Motion carried 6-0.

KEOUGH SHOW CAUSE HEARING

Bradford Maynes, attorney representing the Keoughs, said his client has submitted an application to the Zoning Board of Appeals and would like this item tabled until after the ZBA hearing.  Dave Hamann motioned to table this item until after the ZBA hearing in April.  Travis Hodge seconded.  Motion carried 6-0.

TEXT AMENDMENTS

Dave Hamann summarized the text amendments for the Board.  Dave Hamann motioned to approve text amendment #13-06, Section 3.02, figures 3-2 and 3-6.  Les Andersen seconded.  Motion carried 6-0.  Dave Hamann motioned to approve text amendment #14-06, Section 4.03 E.  Travis Hodge seconded.  Motion carried 6-0.  Dave Hamann motioned to approve text amendment #15-06, Section 6.08.  Les Andersen seconded.  Motion carried 6-0.

MHOG PIPELINE

Bob Hanvey provided the board members with a summary of a meeting he and the clerk attended.  The attorney for MHOG will draft a proposal for the township attorney and board members to review.  The agreement will be signed by two members from each unit:  the MHOG chairman and treasurer, and Marion Township ’s supervisor and clerk.

APPROVAL OF BANKING INSTITUTIONS AND INVESTMENTS

Paula Wyckoff motioned to adopt a resolution to approve the list of Marion Township approved banking institutions, dated 2/2007.  Les Andersen seconded.  Roll call vote:  Dave Hamann, Tammy Beal, Bob Hanvey, Paula Wyckoff, Les Andersen, Travis Hodge—all yes.  Resolution passed 6-0.

Dave Hamann motioned to adopt a resolution to approve the Marion Township Investment Policy, dated September 11, 1998.  Paula Wyckoff seconded.  Roll call vote:  Paula Wyckoff, Travis Hodge, Bob Hanvey, Dave Hamann, Tammy Beal, Les Andersen—all yes.  Resolution passed 6-0.

AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET

A spreadsheet showing profit & loss budget vs. actual for 7/1/06 through 2/6/07 is included in the board packet.  Bob Hanvey asked the board members to review the proposed amendments.  He suggested keeping litigation as a separate line item.

BURNHAM & FLOWER INSURANCE INVOICE

Dave Hamann motioned to approve the Burnham & Flower invoice, dated January 31, 2007, for $56,186.  Les Andersen seconded.  Roll call vote:  Tammy Beal, Bob Hanvey, Travis Hodge, Les Andersen, Paula Wyckoff, Dave Hamann—all yes.  Motion carried 6-0.

PARKS & RECREATION

Paula Wyckoff provided the board members with information on how the Authority could be funded using a three-tiered system of fees.  Dave Hamann questioned if the original Articles of Incorporation for the Parks & Recreation Authority will have to be redone. 

OBSERVANCE OF PRESIDENT’S DAY

Tammy Beal said that President’s Day is a government holiday and asked whether the township offices should be closed.  Livingston County offices, other municipalities and the post office are all closed.  Tammy Beal motioned to observe President’s Day as a paid holiday.  Les Andersen seconded.  Roll call vote:  Paula Wyckoff—yes; Tammy Beal—yes; Dave Hamann—no; Bob Hanvey—no; Travis Hodge—no; Les Andersen—yes.  Motion failed 3-3.

RESOLUTION FOR LIVINGTON COUNTY WIRELESS

A proposed resolution to support the Livingston County Board of Commissioners to become actively involved in creating Livingston Wireless to provide wireless internet services to the entire county at one time is  included in the board packet.  Tammy Beal motioned to adopt a resolution to allow the clerk to sign the resolution to explore countywide wireless internet services.  Paula Wyckoff seconded.  Roll call vote:  Travis Hodge, Tammy Beal, Les Andersen, Bob Hanvey, Paula Wyckoff—all yes; Dave Hamann—no.  Resolution passed 5-1.

TOWNSHIP ROAD COMMITTEE REPORT

Les Andersen reported on the January 19 meeting with the Livingston County Road Commission.  The LCRC would like to have a list of projects by March 1, will provide cost estimates by April 1, and final decisions made by May 1. The board discussed the areas that will be affected by the new high school.  Les Andersen will contact Tim Johnson to schedule a drive by the roads.  Tammy Beal motioned to have the Township Road Committee get estimates for Jewell Road, County Farm Road (in segments), and Keddle/Sexton Roads.  Dave Hamann seconded.  Motion carried 6-0.

TOWNSHIP-WIDE RUBBISH REMOVAL REPORT

A report of responses received to date is included in the board packet.  Dave Hamann asked if this should be put on a ballot.  Tammy Beal said that MTA advised that this is not a ballot issue.  Les Andersen motioned to not pursue township-wide rubbish removal.  Dave Hamann seconded.  Motion carried 6-0.

ZBA REPORT

In Dan Lowe’s absence, Bob Hanvey reported that the ZBA heard one appeal at its last meeting.  The item was tabled until the applicant can get more information from the Livingston County Health Department.

CORRESPONDENCE/UPDATES

Pump Station and Township Hall Outdoor Lighting:   Tammy Beal reported this item is complete.

McCracken Case:  This item has been scheduled for trial in February.

Supreme Court Case:  The briefs haven’t been received yet.

Cable Franchise:  A template is provided in the board packet for the Uniform Video Service Local Franchise Agreement.

FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWNSHIP

Charlie Musson, 333 Triangle Lake Road :  Mr. Musson wanted to share that the provider of satellite television are offering a good deal for new customers.

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

None.

ADJOURNMENT

Dave Hamann motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:01 p.m.  Tammy Beal seconded.  Motion carried 6-0.