Marion Township - Livingston County Michigan

Thursday, March 23, 2006

AGENDA and DRAFT MINUTES

Call to Order

Members Present/ Members Absent

Call to the Public

1. 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 Agenda

b.) Approval of March 9, 2006 Minutes

c.) Approval of March 16, 2006 Closed Meeting Minutes

Small Way Private Road Final Site Plan
Zoning Map Approval
Marion Township Roads
Basement Floor Prices
Clark Hill Invoice
Cable Franchise
Fire Authority Budget

For the Good of the Township

Call to the Public

Adjournment

DRAFT MINUTES

MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Hanvey, Sue Lingle, Dave Hamann , Tammy Beal, and Dan Lowe

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

OTHERS PRESENT: Phil Westmoreland , OHM

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CALL TO ORDER

Bob Hanvey called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

PLEDGE TO FLAG

MEMBERS PRESENT

The members of the board introduced themselves.

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

None.

CONSENT AGENDA

Bob Hanvey and Sue Lingle asked to have items added to the agenda and consent agenda. Tammy Beal motioned to

approve the agenda as amended. Sue Lingle seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Sue Lingle motioned to approve the

consent agenda. Dave Hamann seconded. Motion carried 5-0.

SMALL WAY PRIVATE ROAD FINAL SITE PLAN

Dave Hamann said that Small Way private road has been given preliminary final approval with the Planning Commission.

The attorney has approved the road maintenance agreement. Sue Lingle asked about the issue of the legal descriptions.

The applicant, Shawn Morrison, said it has been provided. Dave Hamann motioned to approve Small Way Private Road.

Sue Lingle seconded. Motion carried 5-0.

ZONING MAP APPROVAL

Dave Hamann referenced Mike Kehoe’s suggested motion and language for publication of the zoning map. Bob Hanvey

said Mr. Kehoe wasn’t sure if the township needed to republish the whole map. The township still doesn’t have the formal

agreement with the City of Howell regarding the 425 parcels. Mr. Hamann said the township should have a signed copy

of the map available at the office. Mr. Hanvey will review the map with the attorney and have a copy signed.

TOWNSHIP ROADS

Tammy Beal provided the board members with prices from Dave Barr for brine applications, 15 cents/gallon.

Tammy Beal motioned to adopt a resolution to authorize up to three brine applications, as directed by the township.

Dan Lowe seconded. Roll call vote: Dave Hamann , Sue Lingle, Bob Hanvey, Tammy Beal, Dan Lowe—all yes.

Resolution passed 5-0.

Bob Hanvey said that although there isn’t any GRIP money available, Cedar Lake Road should be a long-term goal.

Dave Hamann said that should be considered during the budget process. Dan Lowe said he will talk with Tim Johnson

from the LCRC, and Bob Hanvey said he would visit the LCRC. Barney Cole asked what is going to happen with

Wright Road . Mr. Hanvey said it would be paved up to the entrance of the new high school.

BASEMENT FLOOR PRICES

Tammy Beal provided carpet samples along with a price sheet with estimates from four vendors. Tammy Beal motioned

to accept the estimate from Hooks Carpet Mart. Sue Lingle seconded. Roll call vote: Dan Lowe, Dave Hamann ,

Sue Lingle, Tammy Beal, Bob Hanvey—all yes. Motion carried 5-0.

CLARK HILL INVOICE

Sue Lingle motioned to approve the Clark Hill invoice for $200. Dave Hamann seconded. Roll call vote: Bob Hanvey,

Sue Lingle, Tammy Beal, Dan Lowe, Dave Hamann —all yes. Motion carried 5-0.

CABLE FRANCHISE

The MTA sent an alert about the proposed legislation regarding the cable business. Mr. Hanvey said he read HB 5895

and SB 1157 and they look the same. Mr. Hanvey said he’s not sure that taking a template resolution and sending it

would have as much effect as an individual letter. Dave Hamann suggested putting a link to HB 5895 on the township

website.

Dan Lowe motioned to adopt a resolution that Marion Township does not support the proposed legislation HB 5895 and

SB 1157. Sue Lingle seconded. Roll call vote: Dave Hamann —no; Sue Lingle, Bob Hanvey, Tammy Beal,

Dan Lowe—yes. Resolution passed 4-1.

FIRE AUTHORITY BUDGET

A copy of the budget for fiscal year 7/1/06-6/30/07 is included in the packets. Bob Hanvey said the budget is balanced

and assumes a millage rate that was limited by Headlee. Mr. Hanvey said the board is being asked to approve the

budget and send it back to the Fire Authority. Dan Lowe motioned to table this item until the next meeting. Sue Lingle

seconded. Motion carried 5-0.

LISA MAHER SEWER EXTENSION

Bob Hanvey said Lisa Maher has the easement for the Peavy Road pump station. As part of the agreement to allow the

township to use the easement, she received one sewer REU and two water REUs . At the time the agreement was

signed, it was assumed there would be a sewer pipe coming down Peavy, and that didn’t happen. The force main and

gravity main that go across her easement are actually too far away from her house to hook-up. When Sunridge was

approved, an extension was approved from the cul-de-sac to Bernie Maher’s house. Some boring needs to be done, and

the township will be having work done on Peavy. Dan Lowe said he thought Lisa Maher had already been refunded the

sewer REU. Dave Hamann motioned to table this item for further review by the treasurer, and Phil Westmoreland will get

a price for boring. Tammy Beal seconded. Motion carried 5-0.

CORRESPONDENCE TO BOARD

Sue Lingle read the following letter, dated March 23, 2006 , into the record:

Please accept my resignation as Marion Township Treasurer and all other related boards and commissions as of May 11, 2006 .

As you are all aware I recently married James Kerr and have experienced many life changes. I plan on moving out of Marion

Township in the near future, which would make me ineligible to hold office. I have enjoyed serving as Treasurer over the

past 9 ½ years and hope that I have been a credit to the Board. I will miss my friends at the Township Hall and the many

acquaintances I have made during my stay here. Sincerely, Sue E. Lingle, Marion Township Treasurer.

Tammy Beal motioned to accept the resignation letter from Sue Lingle. Dave Hamann seconded.

Motion carried 4-0-1 abstention.

Discussion: Bob Hanvey asked if there were any thoughts on finding a replacement. Sue Lingle said a current employee

as expressed interest. Ann Belknap would like to stay on as deputy treasurer. She’s very devoted to the job and is an

asset to the township. The replacement will finish out Ms. Lingle’s term. Bob Hanvey asked who the person is.

Ms. Lingle said the person is Paula Wyckoff, the current deputy clerk.

FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWNSHIP

Bob Hanvey reported on the MHOG meeting. A 1400-amp circuit breaker needs to be replaced at the water plant and the

issue was whether it should be a new construction item related to the new plant or a maintenance issue on the old plant.

Craig Buchanan, 2677 Magnolia Garden Drive , asked if this is an item put out for bid. Mr. Hanvey said the company doing

the construction of the new plant would be doing the work. Darrell LaChapell, 2598 Magnolia Garden Drive , asked if a

change order was submitted. Mr. Buchanan said fault current testing should have been done. Mr. LaChapell said a power

study should have been done.

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

Barney Cole, 918 Francis Road : Mr. Cole asked whether the township knows how many homes are getting cable

service and does it match up with the amount the township is receiving for the franchise fee. Mr. Hanvey said that one a

year, they send a report of all of the monthly billings.

ADJOURNMENT

Dave Hamann motioned to adjourn at 8:52 p.m. Tammy Beal seconded. Motion carried 5-0.