HANDY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2007
The regular meeting of the Handy Township Board of Trustees was called to order in
the Handy Township Boardroom by Supervisor Denby at 7:30 P.M. Members present: Eisele, Tesch, Redinger and Vaupel. Absent: None. Also present: Township
Attorney – Kehoe, Zoning Administrator – Anderson, Zoning Assistant - Hummel, Engineering Technologies –Ken Cousino, Lindhout Assoc.- Mike Kennedy, State Representative - Joe Hune, Attorney -Steve Dawson, Aisin Holdings of America- Taka Konishi, Munsell Farms -Gordon Munsell and Livingston County 911-Richard Winsett.
Approval of Agenda
Move New Business items C) and G) after Close Show Cause Hearing
MOTION VAUPEL SUPPORT REDINGER TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED.
Brief Public Comments
Representative Joe Hune briefly commented on the economy, taxes and the cost of the presidential primary election scheduled for January 15, 2008.
Public Hearing
MOTION VAUPEL SUPPORT TESCH TO GO OUT OF REGULAR BUSINESS AND OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR AISIN HOLDINGS OF AMERICA, INC. / INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE – PHASE 3 AT 7:45 P.M. MOTION CARRIED.
Brief comments from Attorney Steve Dawson concerning project and possible job creation. Resident Gordon Munsell requested that the board not approve the IFT until issues, such as continuing drainage problems, have been resolved. Discussion followed. Also discussed the 25’ berm constructed which does not match the site plan approval for an 8’ berm.
MOTION VAUPEL SUPPORT TESCH TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND RETURN TO REGULAR BUSINESS SESSION AT 7:57 P.M.
MOTION CARRIED.
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Brief discussion concerning issues brought up by Mr. Munsell. Aisin assured the Board that the issues are in the process of being resolved with Mr. Munsell.
A RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY VAUPEL AND SUPPORTED BY REDINGER TO APPROVE THE INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FOR AISIN HOLDINGS OF AMERICA, INC. – PHASE 3. ROLL CALL VOTE. DENBY – AYE, TESCH – AYE, REDINGER – AYE, EISELE – AYE, VAUPEL – AYE. AYES – 5, NAYS – 0, ABSENT – 0,
ABSTAIN – 0. RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED.
OPEN SHOW CAUSE HEARING
HANDY TOWNSHIP ZONING VIOLATION CHAPTER 18.3 (A) 1, DECK CONSTRUCTED WITHOUT A LAND USE PERMIT, RICHARD TAVORMINA,
8614 RIFLE RIVER DRIVE.
MOTION REDINGER SUPPORT VAUPEL TO GO OUT OF REGULAR BUSINESS AND OPEN THE SHOW CAUSE HEARING FOR RICHARD TAVORMINA AT 8:07 P.M. MOTION CARRIED.
Zoning Administrator Anderson gave history of violation. No representatives for Mr. Tavormina were present. The property is in the process of foreclosure, discussed possible ways of having this matter resolved. Attorney Kehoe suggested that the mortgage company be contacted to see if it can be resolved through them.
CLOSE SHOW CAUSE HEARING
MOTION REDINGER SUPPORT TESCH TO CLOSE THE SHOW CAUSE HEARING AT 8:17 P.M. AND RETURN TO REGULAR BUSINESS SESSION. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION VAUPEL SUPPORT REDINGER TO FIND RICHARD TAVORMINA 8614 RIFLE RIVER DRIVE IN VIOLATION OF THE HANDY TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE CHAPTER 18.3 (A) 1, CONSTRUCTION OF DECK WITHOUT A LAND USE PERMIT. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION EISELE SUPPORT TESCH TO DIRECT ATTORNEY KEHOE TO CONTACT THE MORTGAGE HOLDER OF 8614 RIFLE RIVER DRIVE AND WORK OUT A PLAN TO FINISH THE PAPERWORK FOR ZONING VIOLATION. MOTION CARRIED.
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Minutes
Handy Township Board Regular Meeting Minutes of 11-13-2007
MOTION EISELE SUPPORT TESCH TO APPROVE THE MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF 11-13-2007 AS PRESENTED.
MOTION CARRIED.
Handy Township Board Special Meeting Minutes of 12-03-2007
MOTION EISELE SUPPORT TESCH TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF 12-03-2007 AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED.
Approval of Bills
Two transfers are needed.
MOTION EISELE SUPPORT VAUPEL TO AUTHORIZE A BUDGET TRANSFER OF $13,318.52 FROM THE CONTINGENCY FUND ACCT.
# 101-890-999 TO ACCT. #101-247-962 TREASURER-OTHER AND SUNDRY
IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,969.40, TO ACCT. #101-265-962 OTHER/SUNDRY
IN THE AMOUNT OF $418.06 AND TO ACCT. #101-446-782 ROADS-MAINT.
IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,931.06 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CLERK.
MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION EISELE SUPPORT REDINGER TO APPROVE THE BILLS OF
12-11-2007 IN THE AMOUNT OF $119,497.65 TO BE PAID FROM THE APPROPRIATE ACCOUNTS. MOTION CARRIED.
Pending Business
Update on West Grand River project. Pay Request #2 from Northline Excavating.
MOTION VAUPEL SUPPORT EISELE TO AUTHORIZE PAY REQUEST #2
TO NORTHLINE EXCAVATING IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,136.20 AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERVISOR’S SIGNATURE. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION EISELE SUPPORT VAUPEL TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF PAY REQUEST E-20 TO ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,354.05 AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERVISOR’S SIGNATURE. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION EISELE SUPPORT REDINGER TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF PAY REQUEST E-32 TO ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,300.59 AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERVISOR’S SIGNATURE.
MOTION CARRIED. ABSTAIN-VAUPEL.
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Report presented and reviewed. Brief discussion concerning renters who have 8 German Shepherd show dogs. They are in the process of trying to obtain a kennel license.
Consumers was contacted concerning cost to hook up, cost is $2000.00 more to hook up in the winter. Board would like to wait till spring.
MOTION EISELE SUPPORT TESCH TO SIGN BID FROM CONSUMERS ENERGY TO INSTALL GAS LINE AFTER 4-15-2008. MOTION CARRIED.
Roads were supposed to be completed this fall, the letter was to make the Board aware that it would not be done until spring.
Discussed need to have this type of equipment for locating water taps in order to turn on or off the water and also to locate pipes for Miss Dig.
MOTION EISELE SUPPORT TESCH TO AUTHORIZE THE CLERK TO PURCHASE THE MAGNETIC LOCATOR # GA5 IN THE AMOUNT OF $885.00 FROM MUNICIPAL SUPPLY COMPANY TO BE PAID FROM THE WATER FUND. MOTION CARRIED.
Report presented. Board of Review met earlier today.
Report reviewed.
E) Roads No report
F) Attorneys Report
a. Update on Coffey Cemetery
Letter was sent, no response.
Letter was sent to Dick Scott concerning sewer hookup, they will be doing an expansion in the spring and would like to include the hookup with that work.
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Discussion of progress. Mike Kennedy – Lindhout Associates, gave information concerning what is next in project. There are doors that are not original that need to be bricked up, windows that are original that need to be replaced and bricks on the lower part of the building that are deteriorating and need to be replaced. Discussion followed concerning type of brick to be used, bids and purchase of awning. Mr. Kennedy also showed drawings of work proposed at the old Fowlerville Lumber location.
MOTION EISELE SUPPORT VAUPEL TO ACCEPT THE BIDS FROM ELLIOTT MASONRY IN THE AMOUNTS OF $12,800.00 AND $4,850.00 INCLUDING WINTER PROTECTION AND TO ACCEPT THE BIDS FOR THE REASONS AS STATED: 1) ELLIOTT MASONRY IS A LOCAL BUSINESS FROM HANDY TOWNSHIP, 2) THE WORK WILL BE COMPLETED DURING WINTER MONTHS AND 3) WINTER PROTECTION IS INCLUDED IN THE BIDS. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION EISELE SUPPORT VAUPEL TO ACCEPT THE BID FROM MCCAULEY GLASS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,350.00 FOR LABOR AND INSTALLATION OF DOORS, GLASS AND WINDOWS AS STATED IN THE BID. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION EISELE SUPPORT VAUPEL TO ACCEPT THE BID FROM QUALITY AWNING SHOPS FOR AWNINGS FOR BOTH BUILDINGS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,809.62. MOTION CARRIED.
New Business
Discussed revisions, fee schedules as separate not part of ordinance and some places that language still needs work. Committee will continue work on ordinance and bring back to Board at a later date.
Board will come back to this at a later date.
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Dick Winsett presented plan, all units of government have received this and need to pass resolutions adopting the plan. Brief discussion followed concerning if this has any effect on FEMA and floodplain insurance. Mr. Winsett stated that these are separate issues.
A RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY EISELE AND SUPPORTED BY REDINGER TO APPROVE THE LIVINGSTON COUNTY 911 CENTRAL DISPATCH EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN. ROLL CALL VOTE. EISELE - AYE, REDINGER - AYE, VAUPEL - AYE, TESCH - AYE, DENBY - AYE. AYES - 5, NAYS - 0, ABSTAIN - 0, ABSENT - 0.
RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED.
There is specific language that need to be in the letters before the Board can take action.
MOTION EISELE SUPPORT REDINGER TO REAPPOINT LARRY HUMMEL AND CATHY ELLIOTT TO THE HANDY TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION FOR 3 YEAR TERMS ENDING IN JANUARY 2011.
MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION EISELE SUPPORT VAUPEL TO REAPPOINT DON JAQUET, TIM GLOVER AND LARRY HUMMEL TO THE HANDY TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FOR 3 YEAR TERMS ENDING JANUARY 2011. MOTION CARRIED.
Supervisor has been attending drain meetings and is also working with Mitch Harris on a repayment plan.
Report presented and reviewed.
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No Report.
Correspondence
Supervisor Denby has attended these meetings in the past, there is a contract if we want to participate, will look at again next month.
Extended Public Comments
Gordon Munsell thanked the Board for listening, commented on problems he has had with Aisin at the Butler farm that he pays rent on, and commented on the possible historic value of the fire escape on the building.
MOTION VAUPEL SUPPORT EISELE TO ADJOURN AT 10:18P.M.
MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully Submitted,
Pamela J. Hibbard
Handy Township Deputy Clerk/Recording Secretary
Laura A. Eisele
Handy Township Clerk