HANDY TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

APRIL 20, 2004

The Handy Township Special Board meeting was called to order by Supervisor Denby at 7:30 p.m. in the Handy Township boardroom. Members present:

Tesch, Vaupel, Denby, Eisele, and Krebs (arriving at 8:01 p.m). Absent:

None. Also Present: Township Attorney Kehoe, Zoning Administrator Anderson, Deputy Treasurer Ward, Planning Commission members Robert Redinger and T.

Eftaxiadis, Ken, Brendan and Maureen Cousino-Engineering Technologies, Brian Oppmann-Carlisle/Wortman Assoc., Diane Deel-Detroit News, Joe White-Wolverine Engineers, David Boehm, Mike Stock, Tony Casali, Rose Pushies, and Mary Helfmann-Village of Fowlerville, and residents Ray Thomas, Tom and Nancy Stamp, Bernie and Colleen Graham, Joyce Lober, Gerry Glenn, Scott and Debi Nelson, Ward and Peggy Dey, Deborah and Guy Ott, Charlotte and Elwood Ott, Kim Franks, Dorothy Lott, W. Nelson, Peggy Coon, Cheryl Rose, Alan Sienkiewicz, and Cindy Krebs.

Approval of Agenda:

MOTION VAUPEL SUPPORT TESCH TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION

CARRIED.

Public Meeting, Discussion on Possible Phase Two for Sewer Service:

Supervisor Denby introduced Ken Cousino-Engineering Technologies and explained that the reason for this meeting is to gather interest for a possible expansion of the waste water treatment plant. This expansion would be considered as Phase II of the possible four phase project.

Mr. Cousino explained the history of the Waste Water Treatment plant and stated that Phase I is approximately 80% finished and will be in operation soon. Phase II is now under consideration but a showing of interest from residents and companies involved is needed before any further action can be taken.

Mr. Cousino reviewed all options that are available for utility services.

These options included an annexation into the Village of Fowlerville to obtain their utilities, expansion of the Handy Township Plant, and individual treatment plants for larger developments.

He stated that the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality prefers that utilities are provided by municipalities.

Brendan Cousino reviewed the service area options which included Van Buren Road to Gregory Rd. to Grand River, or Van Buren Rd. to Nicholson Rd. to Grand River. Residents also expressed an interest in the expansion of utilities to the east side of the Village.

Ken Cousino reported that the Handy Township expansion would only involve interested residents. Those who do not want to participate would not be obligated to do so. He requested that residents contact the township to show any possible interest.

Handy Township Special Board Meeting Minutes of 4-20-04 Page 2 (Public Meeting, Continued)

Questioning and discussion followed of: Residential Equivalency Unit (REU) costs; property values with and without sewer availability; how property taxes would be affected by the availability of sewer and water; that unused REU’s could not be transferred from property to property but could be sold back to the township; the number of proposed new homes in the township; the homeowner is not monetarily responsible for additional costs incurred with the laying of the sewage line across their property; industrial REU usage; rezoning issues; this would be a 20 year bond; and the possibility of water services.

A lengthy discussion followed concerning the possibility of a co-operative effort between Handy Township and the Village of Fowlerville for providing sewer and water to area residents. Also discussed was the Village of

Fowlerville’s plans for the current lagoon system. Further review followed

of the areas that may be interested in sewer expansion. Residents were again asked to contact Handy Township in an effort to gather an expression of interest.

Pending Business:

A) Fowlerville Recreation Board/Soccer Fee Reduction:

Clerk Eisele reported that she had contacted Mr. Art Currey who stated that the soccer participation rates were lowered due to an overall complaint from participants. He state that the lowering of rates would in no way cause additional fees to Handy Township.

MOTION VAUPEL SUPPORT KREBS TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT WITH THE FOWLERVILLE RECREATION BOARD REDUCING THE COSTS OF IN- HOUSE SOCCER TO $50, AND TRAVEL

SOCCER TO $90 ($75 IF A UNIFORM IS ALREADY OWNED). MOTION CARRIED.

B) Fowlerville Fire Authority Resolution:

Review of the amended Articles of Incorporation. The authority would consist of Conway, Handy, Iosco Townships and the Village of Fowlerville.

Cohoctah and Howell townships would contract for services. The 1.1 mill increase proposal would be filed with the State and be on the August primary ballot. A discussion of equity reimbursement to Howell and Cohoctah townships followed. Clerk Eisele expressed concern in respect to the time allowed for review of this amended resolution.

Handy Township Special Board Meeting Minutes of 4-20-04 Page 3 (Fowlerville Fire Authority, Continued)

MOTION VAUPEL SUPPORT KREBS TO OFFER A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION FOR THE FOWLERVILLE AREA FIRE AUTHORITY.

ROLL CALL VOTE: TESCH-AYE, EISELE-NAY, VAUPEL-AYE, DENBY-AYE,

KREBS-AYE. 4-AYES, 1-NAY, 0-ABSTAIN. RESOLUTION ADOPTED.

C) Treasurer’s Report (BS&A Software/Computer Purchase):

Treasurer Tesch reported that the new BS&A software will be needed to be installed by the July 1st summer tax collection. Review of the $1,465.00 estimated cost of the new computer needed to handle this program.

Discussion that the township should be assured that this computer would adequately handle the new BS&A software. More information of the computer’s capacity is needed before a purchase can take place. Consideration of the BS&A software and the computer purchase postponed until next regular meeting.

Extended Public Comments:

Residents living on Cemetery Road, south of Grand River, complained of excessive dust and speeding traffic due to the diverted village construction traffic. Discussion that the Village of Fowlerville Police Dept. does not have jurisdiction in this area, but a request can still be made to them to monitor the area and slow traffic. Supervisor Denby reported that she will also put a request into the Livingston County Sheriff’s Dept.

Deputy Treasurer Ward reported that she was informed that Grand River will not be paved this year.

Ray Thomas expressed his feelings that the major growth would be in the west side of Handy Township.

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Adjournment:

MOTION EISELE SUPPORT VAUPEL TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT

9:31 P.M. MOTION CARRIED.

Sandra J. Weaver

Recording Secretary

Laura Eisele

Handy Township Clerk