BOARD OF TRUSTEES

AGENDA AND MINUTES

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Members Present/ Members Absent

Call to the Public

1. Approval of Agenda  

2.   Consent Agenda

a.)    Approval of October 13, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes

b.)    Approval of October 10, 2011 Special Meeting Minutes

c.)    HAPRA Report

d.)    HAFA Agenda/Minutes/Budget

e.)    MHOG Agenda/Minutes

3. 2011-2012 Snow Plow Bids

4. Crystal Wood/ Foxfire Connection

5. Marion Retail Center

6. Livingston County Economic Development/Ann Arbor SPARK

7. New/Used Tabulator Purchase

Correspondence/ Updates:  

·        Pending Litigation

MINUTES

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Bob Hanvey, Scott Lloyd, Les Andersen, Dan Lowe, Tammy Beal, Paula Wyckoff,

                                   and Travis Hodge

MEMBERS ABSENT:   None

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CALL TO ORDER

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

The board members introduced themselves. 

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

Susan Dahlberg thanked the board for the opportunity to bid on the 2011-12 snow plowing. 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Tammy Beal added item #8—Roads and item #9—Cemetery Donation.  Les Andersen motioned to approve the agenda as amended.  Paula Wyckoff seconded.  Motion carried 7-0.

CONSENT AGENDA

Paula Wyckoff motioned to approve the consent agenda.  Travis Hodge seconded.  Motion carried 7-0.

2011-12 SNOW PLOW BIDS

Four bids were received.  Tammy Beal said the fire department will maintain their own sidewalks.  Scott Lloyd motioned to select the bid from Ever So Green for the 2011-12 snow plowing.  Les Andersen seconded.  Roll call vote:  Lowe, Lloyd, Beal, Hanvey, Wyckoff, Andersen, Hodge—all yes.  Motion carried 7-0.

CRYSTALWOOD/FOXFIRE CONNECTION

Bob Hanvey updated the board members on this item and a handout is provided in the packet.  Dan Lowe motioned to have the township petition the MHOG board to jointly participate with the township in the proposed water main loop between Crystal Court and Foxfire Drive, with the engineering costs borne by MHOG.  Bob Hanvey seconded.  Roll call vote:  Wyckoff—yes; Hodge—yes; Hanvey—yes; Lloyd—yes; Beal—yes; Andersen—no; Lowe—yes.  Motion carried 6-1.

MARION RETAIL CENTER

The items requested by the township have been completed and site plan is included in the packet.  Travis Hodge motioned to consider submission of the Marion Retail Center as approved and to authorize issuance of a waiver for ventilation.  Les Andersen seconded.  Motion carried 7-0.

LIVINGSTON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/ANN ARBOR SPARK

Bob Hanvey provided information on this endeavor.  He will provide additional documents at the next board meeting, along with a sample agreement.  Tammy Beal motioned to postpone discussion on the Ann Arbor SPARK program until the November 10 meeting.  Paula Wyckoff seconded.  Motion carried 7-0.

NEW/USED TABULATOR PURCHASE

Tammy Beal said she can get a tabulator at no charge from Green Oak Township; it would require updating.  Scott Lloyd motioned to authorize the clerk to spend up to $500 for an additional tabulator.  Les Andersen seconded.  Roll call vote:  Hanvey, Lowe, Wyckoff, Beal, Lloyd, Hodge, Andersen—all yes.  Motion carried 7-0.

ROADS

Tammy Beal motioned to pay the Livingston County Road Commission $311,719.99 for the County Farm Road project.  Les Andersen seconded.  Roll call vote:  Hodge, Beal, Andersen, Lowe, Hanvey, Lloyd, Wyckoff—all yes.  Motion carried 7-0.

CEMETERY DONATION

Tammy Beal said that Putnam Township isn’t interested in a joint venture for the cemetery; however, she would still like to pursue.  A meeting is scheduled prior to the next board meeting, November 10 at 6 pm.

CORRESPONDENCE/UPDATES

Bob Hanvey said the deeds were received today for the Copperfield lots, and he and Tammy Beal attended an association meeting last week.

A letter was received from Central Dispatch suggesting a county-wide ordinance for addressing standards.  A meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 9 at 10 am.

The Livingston County Traffic Summit meeting with MDOT is scheduled for November 30 at 9 am.

Local townships, Advantage Livingston, and the Livingston County chapter of MTA are continuing work on a standard land use permit for use in the county.  Bob Hanvey has a spreadsheet available if board members would like to review.

The MTT/STC case with Hometown Village of Marion has been settled.

A letter was sent to residents of Hometown Village explaining the farming and harvesting operation.

A letter from Neil Goodman is included in the packet explaining the Highland resolution.  The agreement has been signed by both parties.

Les Andersen asked who is responsible for the new street light on Coon Lake Road; no one was sure.

Paula Wyckoff provided the board members with a copy of a letter sent to Dan Lowe from the township attorney regarding the personal property judgment.

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

No response.

ADJOURNMENT

Tammy Beal motioned to adjourn at 8:26 p.m.  Les Andersen seconded.  Motion carried 7-0.