MARION TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

REGULAR MEETING

Thursday, July 25, 2013

7:30 p.m.

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Members Present/Members Absent

Call to the Public

1.)    Approval of Agenda

2.)    Consent Agenda

                       a.) Approval of July 11, 2013 Regular Meeting Minutes

                        b.) HAFA Agenda/Minutes-July 2013

                        c.)  MHOG Agenda/Minutes July 2013

                        d.)  Ann Arbor Spark Report

                        f.)   Heritage Days Report

            3.)    Turtle Creek

            4.)    Proposed Rezoning RZN#01-13

            5.)    Proposed Rezoning RZN#02-13

            6.)    Proposed Text Amendment TXT #02-13

7.)    Pardiac Site Plan  

8.)    Set Date for SAD Public Hearing

            a.) Rurik Drive

            b.) Loves Creek and Sesame Drive

            c.) Brent Drive

9.)    Marion Township Roads

10.)   Fee Schedule

11.)    Recycling

12.)    2013-2014 Insurance   

13.)    Howell/Highland

 Correspondence/Updates

             Call to the Public

             Adjournment

MARION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING JULY 25, 2013

MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Hanvey, Scott Lloyd, Les Andersen, Dan Lowe (arrived at 7:35 pm), Paula Wyckoff, Tammy Beal, and Jim Murray

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

No response.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Paula Wyckoff motioned to approve the agenda as presented. Jim Murray seconded. Motion carried 6-0.

CONSENT AGENDA

Les Andersen motioned to approve the consent agenda. Tammy Beal seconded. Motion carried 6-0.

TURTLE CREEK

Diagrams are included in the packet. The board members discussed the various options to provide service to Mr. Harris' property. Les Andersen motioned to authorize the township engineer to identify the most efficient and economical way for the connection to be made for Mr. Harris' property. Tammy Beal seconded. Roll call vote: Lowe, Lloyd, Beal, Hanvey, Wyckoff, Andersen, Murray-all yes. Motion carried 7-0.

PROPOSED REZONING RZN #01-13

The request is for two lots to be rezoned from Public Land to Suburban Residential. The Livingston County Planning Department and township's Planning Commission have reviewed and recommended approval. Mark Leahy, Construction Trades instructor, was present on behalf of this request, along with Jason Schrock, Principal of Howell High School, and Don Cortez, representing the Howell Education Foundation. Dan Lowe said the first step should have been having perk tests done. Kara Cotton, 2976 High Meadows, asked if perk tests are normally required for rezoning; the answer was no. Bob Hanvey motioned to approve RZN #01-13 as presented. Paula Wyckoff seconded. Roll call vote: Wyckoff, Murray, Hanvey, Lloyd, Beal, Andersen-all yes; Lowe-no. Motion carried 6-1.

PROPOSED REZONING RZN #02-13

Les Andersen motioned to approve RZN #02-13 as presented. Paula Wyckoff seconded. Roll call vote: Beal, Andersen, Murray, Wyckoff, Lowe, Hanvey, Lloyd-all yes. Motion carried 7-0.

PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT TXT #02-13

Bob Hanvey said this amendment is to clarify language in the zoning ordinance. Jim Murray motioned to approve TXT #02-13 as presented. Les Andersen seconded. Roll call vote: Hanvey, Lowe, Wyckoff, Beal, Lloyd, Murray, Andersen-all yes. Motion carried 7-0.

PARDIAC SITE PLAN

Scott Lloyd said the site plan shows two-way traffic on both driveways, and it should show the entrance on the east side and exit on the west side. Les Andersen motioned to approve the Pardiac site plan with the modification on the driveways. Paula Wyckoff seconded. Roll call vote: Murray, Beal, Andersen, Lowe, Hanvey, Lloyd, Wyckoff-all yes. Motion carried 7-0.

SET DATE FOR SAD PUBLIC HEARING

Rurik Drive

Les Andersen motioned to adopt a resolution to schedule a public hearing to create a special assessment district for Rurik Drive snow removal on August 22, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. Scott Lloyd seconded. Roll call vote: Lowe, Wyckoff, Lloyd, Murray, Andersen, Beal, Hanvey-all yes. Resolution passed 7-0.

Love's Creek and Sesame Drive

Paula Wyckoff motioned to adopt a resolution to schedule a public hearing to create a special assessment district for Love's Creek and Sesame Drive snow removal on August 22, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. Les Andersen seconded. Roll call vote: Lowe-yes; Lloyd-abstain; Beal-yes; Hanvey-yes; Wyckoff-yes; Andersen-yes; Murray-yes. Resolution passed 6-0 (1 abstention.)

Brent Drive

Paula Wyckoff motioned to adopt a resolution to schedule a public hearing to create a special assessment district for Brent Drive snow removal, grading and dust control on August 22, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. Les Andersen seconded. Roll call vote: Wyckoff, Murray, Hanvey, Lloyd, Beal, Andersen, Lowe-all yes. Resolution passed 7-0.

ROADS

Dan Lowe asked what exactly the LCRC has been told about dust control on the roads. He feels that the limestone roads are being ruined. Tammy Beal said the board authorized her to schedule dust control with the LCRC.

FEE SCHEDULE

The zoning administrator has asked the board to review the fee schedule to provide consistency. Jim Murray will provide the zoning administrator with a copy of the fee schedule from Huron Township. Tammy Beal said she'll have Annette get information from other municipalities and work up a fee schedule for the board to review at the next meeting.

RECYCLING

Les Andersen motioned to approve the recycling proposal on a trial basis. Jim Murray seconded. Roll call vote: Beal, Andersen, Murray, Wyckoff, Lowe, Hanvey, Lloyd-all yes. Motion carried 7-0.

2013-14 INSURANCE

Les Andersen motioned to approval the proposal from Burnham & Flower to continue with the current insurance coverage beginning September 15, 2013, with a 5.21% increase. Jim Murray seconded. Roll call vote: Hanvey, Lowe, Wyckoff, Beal, Lloyd, Murray, Andersen-all yes. Motion carried 7-0.

HIGHLAND-HOWELL

Bob Hanvey updated the board on this item and payment on the delinquent sewer and water special assessments. The sale has been finalized, but no money has been received yet.

CORRESPONDENCE/UPDATES

Bob Hanvey passed out a letter from the City of Howell on the new sewer rates. The township's engineer is working on a study to evaluate the systems status which along with the consideration of Howell City rates will allow us to determine a fee schedule, which could begin in the fourth quarter.

Les Andersen said discussion at the Planning Commission about an ordinance on fireworks was not favored by a majority of the members. Bob Hanvey passed out a copy of PA 65 of 2013, effective June 19, 2013.

Paula Wyckoff said 1028 park passes have been distributed.

Bob Hanvey updated the board members on a recent MTA Livingston meeting with the Sheriff's Department, Michigan State Police and Green Oak P.D.

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

Stacy Griffin asked for clarification on location of the water service for the group home.

ADJOURNMENT

Les Andersen motioned to adjourn at 9:22 pm. Tammy Beal seconded. Motion carried 7-0.

Submitted by: S. Longstreet