HANDY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2006

The regular meeting of the Handy Township Board of Trustees was called to order in the Handy Township Board Room by Supervisor Denby at 7:30 P.M. Trustees present: Eisele, Vaupel, Tesch and Redinger. Also present: Township Attorney-Mike Kehoe, Engineering Technologies-Maureen Cousino, Chris Grzenkowicz-Desine, Inc., Carl Cyrowski & Neal Porter-Cyrowski Real Estate, Theresa Brennan and residents: Nick King, Patty & Roger King, Melissa Dzikowski, Darrell Hughes, Jack Smith, Tim Deane, Beth Budonak, J.R. Hogbin, Don & Ruth Hoag, Mark & Kate Ruttman, Mary Garvie-Porretta and Larry Hummel.

Approval of Agenda

MOTION REDINGER SUPPORT VAUPEL TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED.

Brief Public Comments

Patty King a resident on Nicholson Rd., presented a petition to the Board concerning the problem that the neighborhood is having with dogs constantly barking. The owner is unwilling to do anything about the barking and allows the dogs to get out. One of the dogs is aggressive and residents are concerned about their safety. The residents have contacted numerous officials concerning the problem and have been directed to address the Township Board about a nuisance ordinance. The Township Attorney will look into the matter to see if the Planning Commission has to address this or if it is a matter for the Board of Trustees.

Theresa Brennan-candidate for District Court requested support.

Minutes

MOTION EISELE SUPPORT REDINGER TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 14, 2006 AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED

Approval of Bills

MOTION EISELE SUPPORT VAUPEL TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS FOR SEPTEMBER 12, 2006 IN THE AMOUNT OF $211,519.09 FROM THE APPROPRIATE ACCOUNTS. MOTION CARRIED.

Pending Business

A) Michigan Spatial Reference Network

Darrell Hughes presented information concerning the remonumentation that has been taking place in the State of Michigan. They are requesting to locate an antenna at the Fire Hall on Fowlerville Road. Attorney Kehoe will review the agreement language. Board will discuss further at the regular October meeting.

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B) Auditor Contract

Brief discussion.

MOTION VAUPEL SUPPORT TESCH TO ENTER INTO A 3 YEAR AGREEMENT WITH MANER COSTERISAN TO DO THE AUDIT FOR

HANDY TOWNSHIP. MOTION CARRIED.

C) Cyrowski Commercial Real Estate

Reviewed letter and responses. Mr. Cyrowski had questions concerning purchasing REU’s for his development and whether there is capacity in the plant for the REU’s currently available. Attorney Kehoe requires proof of property ownership before an agreement for service can be done.

MOTION VAUPEL SUPPORT REDINGER TO REQUEST THE TOWNSHIP ATTORNEY AND ENGINEER PROCEED WITH DRAFTING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH CYROWSKI COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AFTER RECEIVING THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS REQUESTED BY THE ATTORNEY. MOTION CARRIED.

D) Gottschalk & Black

Discussion concerning municipal sewer, what permits, if any, are still needed by the developers in order to put in a private system, type that would be best for the developments involved, ability to connect at a later date, sewer location in road right – of – way and maintenance. Also discussed concerns from residents in area who do not want the sewer on Sharpe Road and the damage to roads and trees from construction of sewer.

MOTION VAUPEL SUPPORT REDINGER TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWNSHIP ATTORNEY AND ENGINEER TO PROCEED WITH A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH GOTTSCHALK & BLACK FOR CLARK ESTATES AND OWOSSO FARMS SHARPE ROAD SEWER EXTENSION FOR A FORCED MAIN PROJECT TO CONNECT TO SEWER WITH THE VILLAGE OF FOWLERVILLE. ROLL CALL VOTE. REDINGER – AYE, TESCH – NAY, DENBY – AYE, EISELE – NAY, VAUPEL – AYE. AYES – 3, NAYS – 2,

ABSENT – 0, ABSTAIN – 0. MOTION CARRIED.

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E) Engineer’s Report

Engineer gave update concerning interference with DTE at Nicholson Road and date for sale of bonds. Presented pay request E- 23 from Engineering Technologies in the amount of $408.00 for payment.

MOTION REDINGER SUPPORT TESCH TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF PAY REQUEST E-23 IN THE AMOUNT OF $408.00 TO BE PAID FROM THE APPROPRIATE ACCOUNTS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERVISOR’S SIGNATURE. ABSTAIN-VAUPEL. MOTION CARRIED.

Presented pay request No. 10 from Rothenberger Company in the amount of $52,102.19 for payment.

MOTION VAUPEL SUPPORT REDINGER TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF PAY REQUEST NO. 10 TO ROTHENBERGER COMPANY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,102.19 TO BE PAID FROM THE APPROPRIATE ACCOUNTS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERVISOR’S SIGNATURE. MOTION CARRIED.

Presented pay request E-10 from Engineering Technologies in the amount of $15,503.23.

MOTION REDINGER SUPPORT VAUPEL TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF PAY REQUEST E-10 FROM ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,503.23 AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERVISOR’S SIGNATURE. MOTION CARRIED.

F) Zoning Administrator’s Report

Report reviewed.

G) Assessor’s Report

Report reviewed.

H) Attorney’s Report

No report.

I) Planning Commission Communications

Trustee Redinger and Chairman Hummel gave update to Board concerning projects being reviewed by the Planning Commission.

J) Roads

No report.

K) Community Education

Report reviewed. Discussed that fees do no appear to have been calculated correctly and questioned the administration fee that was added. Clerk Eisele will contact them.

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L) Front Door Remodel

a. Selection of General Contractor

No report at this time.

NEW BUSINESS

A) Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Special Events

Brief discussion. Township Planner Enos will bring this to the Planning Commission.

B) Resolution Establishing Millage Rate

A RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY EISELE AND SUPPORTED BY VAUPEL TO ESTABLISH THE MILLAGE RATE FOR HANDY TOWNSHIP AT 1.8773 MILS TO BE LEVIED FOR 2006-07. ROLL CALL VOTE. DENBY-AYE, TESCH-AYE, REDINGER-AYE, VAUPEL-AYE, EISELE-AYE. AYES-5,

NAYS-0, ABSTAIN-0, ABSENT-0. RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED.

C) Supervisor’s Report

Presented Township Manager description to Board for their review, will discuss at October meeting, received list of possible locations for new post office, State is looking for comments on the sites, received letter from DEQ on landfill, they need additional information.

D) Treasurer’s Report

Report reviewed.

E) Clerk’s Report

a. Reschedule October regular Board meeting.

Clerk requested that the October Board meeting be rescheduled to

October 17, 2007 at 7:30 P.M. since both the Clerk and Treasurer

will be out of town.

MOTION VAUPEL SUPPORT EISELE TO RESCHEDULE THE REGULAR OCTOBER MEETING OF THE HANDY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2006 TO TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2006 AT 7:30 P.M. MOTION CARRIED.

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EXTENDED PUBLIC COMMENTS

No Response.

COMMUNICATIONS

None

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION REDINGER SUPPORT VAUPEL TO ADJOURN AT 9:27 P.M.

MOTION CARRIED.

Respectfully Submitted

Pamela J. Hibbard

Recording Secretary/Deputy Clerk

Laura A. Eisele

Handy Township Clerk