MARION TOWNSHIP

            AGENDA and DRAFT MINUTES               

                           April 13, 2006  

CALL TO ORDER:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

MEMBERS PRESENT/ ABSENT:  

CALL TO THE PUBLIC:    Agenda Items Only – 3 minute limit

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 23, 2006 Minutes

            c.) Approval of March 28, 2006 Planning Commission Minutes

            d.) Approval of April 4, 2006 Election Commission Minutes

            e.) DPW Report

            f.) Treasurers Report

            g.) Zoning Report

            h.) Parks & Recreation Report

3.Marion Township Roads

4.Cable Franchise

5.Lisa Maher Lease Agreement

6.Mayberry 25 MPH Road Sign

7.Subdivision Ordinance #5

8.Musson Hills South Preliminary Plat Review

9.Employee Handbook

10.HAVA Grant Agreement

11.Lawn Mowing Bids

12.Cemetery Ordinance

13. Appointment of New Treasurer

15. Zoning Ordinance update

16.Fire Budget Review

1. Roof Leak
2. Asphalt Approach

17. Chestnut Case Expenses

18. Complaint Log  

For the Good of the Township

Call to the Public

Adjournment

                                       DRAFT MINUTES

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

MEMBERS ABSENT:                 Sue Lingle

OTHERS PRESENT:                  Phil Westmoreland , OHM

                                                David Schroeder, 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

Phil Westmoreland from OHM asked if the agenda items he is present to discuss could be moved to the beginning.

Tammy Beal motioned to amend the agenda.  Dave Hamann seconded.  Motion carried 4-0.

CONSENT AGENDA

Dave Hamann motioned to approve the consent agenda as amended.  Tammy Beal seconded.  Motion carried 4-0.

LISA MAHER EASEMENT AGREEMENT

Bob Hanvey asked Phil Westmoreland if he had gotten prices for boring under the road and putting a live tap on the 12”.

Mr. Westmoreland said that would probably be $1500-1800, including the curb stop.  A lead to the manhole that was

added at Sunridge would cost a little more, less than $10,00 for both.  Dan Lowe motioned to postpone this item until

Ms. Maher requests service.  Dave Hamann seconded.  Motion carried 4-0.

MUSSON HILLS SOUTH PRELIMINARY PLAT REVIEW

Dave Hamann said the Planning Commission recommended approval at its last meeting, and will set a public hearing

date at the next meeting.  Dave Hamann motioned to recommend conditional approval for the tentative preliminary plat

for Musson Hills South, part of Tax ID #4710-23-200-001, referencing the Fire Department letter dated 3/16/06 , LCRC

letter dated 3/15/06 , Carlisle/Wortman letter dated 3/20/06, and OHM letter dated 3/22/06. Tammy Beal seconded. 

Motion carried 4-0.

TOWNSHIP ROADS

The LCRC sent a letter, dated April 3, 2006 , with information on improvements to Cedar Lake Road between Jewell and

Coon Lake Road, with an estimate of $288,600.  Bob Hanvey asked Steve Williams, 5118 Hinchey Road, Livingston

County Commissioner, for input.  Mr. Williams said he talked with Mike Crane about the GRIP program and that money

will not be coming to the township. He also talked with the LCRC about Schafer Road , and wanted to suggest a

cost-sharing estimate for resurfacing.  He learned that the county is going to pay to resurface Schafer Road this year

at a cost of $100,000.  Mr. Hanvey questioned the difference between the cost to resurface Schafer and the estimate

for limestone on Cedar Lake Road. Mr. Williams said he would talk with the LCRC on behalf of the township and ask

for more specific information. Charlie Musson suggested that the township supervisor go with Mr. Williams. 

Mr. Westmoreland offered to attend the meeting as well. Dave Hamann motioned to postpone this item for additional

information. Dan Lowe seconded.  Motion carried 4-0.

ZONING MAP

Bob Hanvey said a meeting is scheduled with the attorney for April 20.  Mr. Hanvey got a map from GIS with the city

and township parcels, and needs to review with the attorney.

CABLE FRANCHISE

Another MTA Grassroots Alert is included in the packets discussing MTA’s position on the cable franchising legislation.

MAYBERRY SPEED LIMIT SIGN

A petition from residents on Mayberry Road is included in the packets. Tammy Beal motioned to make a request to

the Livingston County Road Commission to install a 25-mph speed limit sign on Mayberry Road. Dave Hamann

seconded.  Motion carried 4-0.

SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE

Bob Hanvey said he would like more time for review and discussion with the township planner.  Dave Hamann motioned

to postpone this item.  Tammy Beal seconded.  Motion carried 4-0.

EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK

Tammy Beal said she contacted several other townships for information on bereavement policies, and provided

suggested verbiage for the handbook. The township attorney also suggested that the section on probationary

employees be removed. Dave Hamann motioned to approve the bereavement policy as presented, and to remove the

sections on probationary employees and performance reviews. Tammy Beal seconded.  Motion carried 4-0.

HAVA GRANT AGREEMENT

Tammy Beal said the paperwork has been sent in for this grant, and the township should have a free computer by

August.

LAWN MOWING BIDS

Tammy Beal provided the board members with a spreadsheet detailing the bid information.  After discussion,

Tammy Beal motioned to accept the bid from Wellman & Musson. Dave Hamann seconded. Motion carried 4-0.

CEMETERY ORDINANCE

Bob Hanvey said the Cemetery Preservation Committee and the township attorney have reviewed the document as

presented.  This will be a general ordinance.  Dave Hamann motioned to approve the Cemetery Ordinance. 

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

Motion carried 4-0.

APPOINTMENT OF NEW TREASURER

Tammy Beal motioned to adopt a resolution to appoint Paula Wyckoff as the township treasurer, effective

May 11, 2006. Dave Hamann seconded. Roll call vote: Dave Hamann , Bob Hanvey, Tammy Beal, Dan Lowe—all yes.

Resolution passed 4-0.

WATERSHED UPDATE

Bob Hanvey provided an update on this item. Dave Hamann motioned to support the designated manager of the

watershed and his recommendation. Tammy Beal seconded.  Motion carried 4-0.

ZONING ORDINANCE UPDATE

Bob Hanvey suggested possibly getting an intern from one of the colleges who could work full-time on updating the

zoning ordinance.  A student from EMU who has a planning major with state and local government concentration has

contacted the township. Dave Hamann motioned to support the supervisor following up on getting an intern. 

Tammy Beal seconded.  Motion carried 4-0.

FIRE BUDGET REVIEW

The budget was passed out at the last meeting.  Chief Reed said the overall operating budget, without the trucks, is

about $2.1 million.  Approximately $1.4 million of that is personnel costs.  Dave Hamann motioned to adopt a

resolution to approve the Howell Area Fire Authority budget.  Dan Lowe seconded.  Roll call vote:  Tammy Beal,

Bob Hanvey, Dave Hamann , Dan Lowe—all yes.  Resolution passed 4-0.

Bob Hanvey said there are two other items regarding the fire department:  the asphalt paving in front of the door is

caving in and needs repair, and there is a roof leak.  Chief Reed offered to coordinate a joint effort with

Cohoctah Township for the asphalt repair.  Dan Lowe motioned to adopt a resolution to determine the cause of the

roof leak and obtain bids for the approach at the fire hall.  Tammy Beal seconded. Roll call vote: Dave Hamann,

Dan Lowe, Tammy Beal, Bob Hanvey—all yes.  Resolution passed 4-0.

Chief Reed said he would be sworn in as president of the Southeastern Michigan Fire Chiefs Association on May 11.  

CHESTNUT CASE EXPENSES

An update from Midwest Claims Service on the expenses for this case is included in the packets.

COMPLAINT LOG

As required by the zoning ordinance, a copy of the complaint log is included in the packet.  This item will be included

in the consent agenda items in the future.

FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWNSHIP

Bob Hanvey provided the board with copies of the allocation budget to review.

Charlie Musson asked who would be planting the trees in the township park.  John Lowe said they had considered

asking the Sundance Meadows homeowners association.  Tammy Beal motioned to authorize John Lowe to gets bids

and proceed with installation of 450 lf of fence for the township park, not to exceed $4000, to be paid from the

Parks & Recreation fund. Dave Hamann seconded.  Roll call vote: Dave Hamann, Bob Hanvey, Tammy Beal,

Dan Lowe—all yes.  Motion carried 4-0.

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

Les Andersen introduced himself and said he would be running for township trustee.  Jim Hedgcock introduced himself

and said he would also be running for township trustee.

ADJOURNMENT

Dave Hamann motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m.   Tammy Beal seconded.  Motion carried 4-0.