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BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA and MINUTES
Thursday, August 22, 2013 Call to Order Pledge of
Allegiance Members
Present/Members Absent Call to the
Public
1.)
Approval of Agenda
2.)
Consent Agenda
a.) Approval of August 8, 2013 Regular Meeting Minutes
b.) Howell City WWTP Report
c.) General
Investments
3.) Rurik Snow Plow
SAD Public Hearing
4.) Love’s
Creek and Sesame Drive Snow SAD Public Hearing
5.) Brent
Dr. Snow, Grading and Dust Control SAD Public Hearing
6.) Turtle
Creek-Mr. Harris 7.)
Fee Schedule 8.)
Zoning Board of Appeals Report Correspondence/Updates
Economic Development 101
Call to the
Public Adjournment
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Hanvey, Scott Lloyd, Les Andersen, Paula Wyckoff, Tammy Beal, Jim Murray, and Dan Lowe MEMBERS ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Phil Westmoreland, Spicer Group
*********************************************************************************************************************************** CALL TO ORDER
Bob Hanvey called the
meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT CALL TO ORDER
Nora Hretz, 2853 Dutcher Road, said she has concerns with burning of plastic material at a neighbor’s house. Six neighbors from the area were also in attendance and had concerns about burning, trash, cat feces and roaming cats, and floodlights shining on Dutcher Road. Bob Hanvey said the township will attempt to get photos of the cats to document there are more than allowed by the ordinance. He also said the township will contact the DEQ regarding the burning. Mike Sandel, 2715 Dutcher Road, has concerns about the floodlights shining on Dutcher Road and feels they are a hazard. Mr. Hanvey said he will discuss with the Livingston County Road Commission (AI #1.) Glenn Stevenson, 4406 Adria Drive, said the township should require licenses for cats and they should have to be leashed. One of the Dutcher Road neighbors said when the subject property had a fire several years ago, 36 cats were taken out and 12 were lost in the fire, which documents that they have more than allowed. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Bob Hanvey added item #9—Roads and Paula Wyckoff added item #10—Disc Golf.
Jim Murray motioned to approve the agenda as amended.
Paula Wyckoff seconded.
Motion carried 7-0.
CONSENT AGENDA
Tammy Beal motioned to approve the consent agenda.
Les Andersen seconded.
Motion carried 7-0.
RURIK SNOW PLOW SAD PUBLIC HEARING
Prior to opening the public hearing, Bob Hanvey explained the process.
The public hearing was opened at 8:00 pm.
Bob Dymond, Rurik (vacant lot), asked if other maintenance items
could be added, because they have an issue with trees that need trimming.
Bob Hanvey said he will see if there’s an easement that would allow
the Rurik property owners to cut down the trees themselves.
Glenn Stevenson, 4406 Adria Drive, said that salting is not a good
choice—he feels sand or sugar beet juice would be better on roads around
the lake. He also asked why
the job isn’t put out for bids.
Mr. Hanvey said the township didn’t select the company and they
could choose whomever they want.
Mr. Hanvey explained the process for those who wanted to object to
the special assessment; no objections were heard.
The public hearing was closed at 8:05 pm.
LOVE’S CREEK/SESAME DRIVE SNOW PLOW SAD PUBLIC HEARING
The public hearing for Love’s Creek/Sesame Drive snow plowing was opened
at 8:05 pm. Larry Grunn voiced
some concerns about over salting, and could they select the company and
establish rules. Bonnie White,
3546 Brent Drive, said she is the liaison between the snow plowing
company, the residents and the township.
She recommended contacting all of the neighbors for input, and to
appoint someone to act as liaison.
Mr. Hanvey explained the process for those who wanted to object to
the special assessment; no objections were heard.
The public hearing was closed at 8:20 pm.
BRENT DRIVE SNOW PLOW, GRADING & DUST CONTROL SAD PUBLIC HEARING
The public hearing for Brent Drive was opened at 8:20 pm.
Paula Wyckoff said that last year, the cost was more than $5,000,
so the resolution was changed to $6,000.
Mr. Hanvey explained the process for those who wanted to object to
the special assessment; no objections were heard.
The public hearing was closed at 8:24 pm.
Les Andersen motioned to adopt a resolution to approve the Rurik, Irene,
Olympia, Adria Drive Snow Removal Special Assessment District as
presented. Paula Wyckoff
seconded. Roll call vote:
Lowe, Lloyd, Beal, Hanvey, Wyckoff, Andersen, Murray—all yes.
Resolution passed 7-0.
Les Andersen motioned to adopt a resolution to approve the Love’s
Creek/Sesame Special Assessment District as presented.
Paula Wyckoff seconded.
Roll call vote: Wyckoff—yes;
Murray—yes; Hanvey—yes; Lloyd—abstain; Beal—yes; Andersen—yes; Lowe—yes.
Resolution passed 6-0 (1 abstention.)
The resolution for Brent Drive needs to be changed to $6,000.
Tammy Beal motioned to adopt a resolution to approve the Brent
Drive Snow Removal and Maintenance Special Assessment District as amended.
Les Andersen seconded. Roll call vote: Beal, Andersen, Murray,
Wyckoff, Lowe, Hanvey, Lloyd—all yes. Resolution passed 7-0.
TURTLE CREEK—MR. HARRIS
A letter from Richard Harris and Frances Romine is included in the packet.
They are asking the board to reconsider its decision regarding
connecting to the sewer on their property.
After discussion, Dan Lowe motioned that the township will pay for
the sewer lead across the street for the property owner to connect, and
the lead will be owned by Mr. Harris and Ms. Romine for future maintenance
issues. Tammy Beal seconded.
Roll call vote: Hanvey,
Lowe, Wyckoff, Beal, Lloyd, Murray, Andersen—all yes.
Motion carried 7-0.
Phil Westmoreland said he will find a contractor.
FEE SCHEDULE
Tammy Beal passed out an updated fee schedule for the board members to
review. She and Annette will
continue to work on fees for special meetings (AI #2.)
ZBA REPORT
Dan Lowe reported that one variance request was heard at the last meeting
and was denied a variance for a sun room.
Bob Hanvey said that since that time, they have decided they can
meet the roof pitch requirement.
They have also met with the homeowner’s association and the new
proposal meets the HOA’s requirements.
Dan Lowe said the minutes from the last board meeting said the
board voted to have a planner at all ZBA meetings, and he doesn’t feel
that’s necessary. Bob Hanvey
said the budgeting process will determine whether that is realistic, and
feels the motion was intended for commercial projects.
ROADS
Bob Hanvey passed out correspondence with the LCRC regarding Norton Road
repairs—no action is required at this meeting.
Dan Lowe said that chip sealing needs to be done.
He also asked about the culvert on East Coon Lake Road and the
LCRC’s schedule. Tammy Beal
said the culvert would be placed on Wednesday; she doesn’t know the
schedule for road repairs. Les
Andersen reported on the most recent LCRC meeting.
DISC GOLF
Paula Wyckoff said that the disc golf course was never finished, and one
of the residents has talked to HAPRA about a fundraiser.
No objections were heard.
CORRESPONDENCE/UPDATES Bob Hanvey updated the board members on the dog
park. A flyer for “Economic Development 101 for Elected
Officials” is included in the packet. Paula Wyckoff showed a plaque that was given by
Gov. Snyder’s office to HAPRA in recognition of the 53rd Howell
Melon Fest. Tammy Beal said packets for the next meeting will
be ready on September 5. Les Andersen said he’s still working on the mud bog
issue. Dan Lowe asked about the Mason Road pump station
paving. Phil Westmoreland said
the township needs approval from Kim Hiller from the LCRC first. CALL TO THE
PUBLIC
No response.
ADJOURNMENT
Les Andersen motioned to adjourn at 9:30 pm.
Tammy Beal seconded.
Motion carried 7-0. |
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