Washtenaw County, Michigan Res # 14-40
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PROPOSED Minutes of a Regular Meeting Pittsfield Charter Township Board of Trustees, July 9, 2014 E.A. Jackson Morris Hall, The Robert A. Lillie Service Center 6201 W. Michigan Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108 Members Present: Israel, Scribner, Krone, Lotfian, Yi. Members Absent: Grewal, Hunt. Others Present: Ernest Milligan III (Recording Clerk), Lyn Badalamenti, Trish Reilly, Attorney James Fink, Eric Humetsky, Mark Gasche, Christina Lirones, Stephen Berger, Janay Jenkins, Richard Carlisle, Edward Gatt, Barb Mcdermott, Patricia Denig, Timothy King, Joe Miriani, Rob Krochmal, Lihore Latham, Trina Gale, Nick McDuff, Jane Bassett, Craig Harvey, Zakhour Youssef, Jacques Thompson, Bill Crispin, Don LeClair, Craig Singer, Doug Woolley, Dominica Helmick, Richard Helmick, David Iaconelli, Joe Barendse, Claudia Kretschmer, Kyeena Slater, Charles Slater, Eric Murch. ______________________________________________________________________ 1. Call Meeting to Order Clerk Israel called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. A quorum was present. 2. Pledge of Allegiance Led by Clerk Israel. 3. Roll Call Members Present: Israel, Scribner, Krone, Lotfian, Yi. Members Absent: Grewal, Hunt. Moved by Trustee Krone, supported by Treasurer Scribner to elect Clerk Israel as Acting Chair for the July 9, 2014 meeting. 3.1 Approval of the Agenda Moved by Trustee Krone, supported by Treasurer Scribner to approve the agenda as submitted. MOTION CARRIED. 4. Public Comment I Timothy King resident of 1573 Mollie Street, Ypsilanti Township, precinct and state delegate, presented a bipartisan proclamation for funding a Willow Run Bomber Plant Memorial, to be presented to the Governor proposing a 2 million dollar grant for the memorial. Clerk Israel advised Mr. King to submit the proclamation to the Supervisor’s office to be placed on the agenda for a future meeting. 1 PITTSFIELD CHARTER TOWNSHIP Board of Trustees 2 Minutes for a Regular Meeting Held, July 9, 2014 Jane Bassett, candidate for probate court judge in Washtenaw County, introduced herself to the Board and provided some background about her campaign. 5. Approval of Minutes 5.1 Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on June 11, 2014. Moved by Trustee Lotfian, supported by Trustee Krone, to approve the minutes of June 11, 2014 as submitted. MOTION CARRIED. 5.2 Receive Synopsis of the Working Session held on June 11, 2014. Moved by Trustee Krone, supported by Trustee Lotfian, to receive the synopsis of June 11, 2014 as submitted. MOTION CARRIED. 6. Public Hearings/Presentations/Proclamations 6.1 Public Hearing: State Street Corridor Improvement Authority Development and Tax Increment Financing Plan. Christina Lirones, resident of 151 east textile, voiced her opposition to the State Street Corridor authority and the Tax Increment Financing Plan. Claudia Kretschmer, 1342 Darlington circle, owner of Gym America, clarified the improvements for the corridor improvement project had been paid for by local businesses in the area. Craig Singer,121 W. Swan Lake Rd, owner of undeveloped lot in Avis Farms South, expressed his support for the development of the State Street Corridor. 6.2 Adopt a Resolution Approving a Modification to the State Street Corridor Improvement Authority Development and Tax Increment Financing Plan Res#14- 40. 2 PITTSFIELD CHARTER TOWNSHIP Board of Trustees 3 Minutes for a Regular Meeting Held, July 9, 2014 Moved by Treasurer Scribner, supported by Trustee Krone, to adopt a Resolution Approving a Modification to the State Street Corridor Improvement Authority Development and Tax Increment Financing Plan Res#14-40. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Israel, Scribner, Krone, Lotfian, Yi. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Hunt, Grewal. ABSTAIN: None. MOTION CARRIED. 6.3 Public Hearing: Application for a 12-year Industrial Facilities Tax Abatement Certificate by DYNICS, Inc. 620 Technology Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108. Industrial Development District #23 established on 3/24/1987, Pittsfield Charter Township, Washtenaw County, MI in the Saline School District, parcel number L- 12-20-100-017. Edward Gatt, president of DYNICS Inc., request that the Board approval of an IFT application for the second phase of renovations at 620 Technology Drive to accommodate continued growth. Mr. Gatt expressed the company’s growth and noted that they had hired 5 new employees. 6.4 Adopt a Resolution to Approve Application of DYNICS, Inc. for an Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate. Moved by Trustee Lotfian, supported by Trustee Yi, to adopt a Resolution to Approve Application of DYNICS, Inc. for an Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Israel, Scribner, Krone, Lotfian, Hunt, Yi. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Hunt, Grewal. ABSTAIN: None. MOTION CARRIED. 7. Communications Moved by Trustee Krone, supported by Trustee Yi, to receive and file communications. MOTION CARRIED. 3 PITTSFIELD CHARTER TOWNSHIP Board of Trustees 4 Minutes for a Regular Meeting Held, July 9, 2014 8. Consent Agenda 8.1 Approve payment of Payables. Check #13372 through #13715 in the amount of $2,000,192.45. 8.2 Approve payments from Tax Checking Fund. Check #21256 in the amount of $2,483.63 8.3 Receive the May 2014 Revenue / Expenditure Report. 8.4 Receive the July 9, 2014 Personnel Report. 8.5 Receive Department of Public Safety Activity Report for May 2014. 8.6 Receive the Allied Waste Service Rubbish Collection & Total Customer Calculations Report for June 2014. Moved by Trustee Lotfian, supported by Trustee Yi, to approve consent agenda items 8.1 through 8.6. MOTION CARRIED. 9. Items from the Treasurer 9.1 Summer Taxes Billed. Moved by Trustee Krone, supported by Trustee Lotfian, to receive and file report from the Treasurer. Treasurer Scribner spoke about a tax statement summary report provided to residents through the township website. MOTION CARRIED. 10. Items from the Clerk 10.1 Application for New SDM Liquor License and Sunday Sales Permit for UMIYA, Corporation of Michigan, 6999 E. Michigan Avenue, Saline, MI 48176. Moved by Trustee Krone, supported by Treasurer Scribner, to receive and file report from the Clerk. Clerk Israel spoke to the Board about the application for a SDM liquor license being filed by the Sunoco Gas station on 6999 E. Michigan Ave, and indicated that the Clerk’s Office will be working with Attorney Andrew Fink on matters involving Liquor License within the Township. 4 PITTSFIELD CHARTER TOWNSHIP Board of Trustees 5 Minutes for a Regular Meeting Held, July 9, 2014 11. Items from the Supervisor 11.1 Authorize the Supervisor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) to provide annual road maintenance for gravel roads for an amount not to exceed $102,300.00. Moved by Treasurer Scribner, supported by Trustee Krone, to authorize the Supervisor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) to provide annual road maintenance for gravel roads for an amount not to exceed $102,300.00. Clerk Israel commented that the Supervisor’s office had received an email from Salli Christenson, a resident at 6415 Crane Rd, who was not able to attend the meeting. Her email indicated her support for the proposed agreement and expressed her concern over the deplorable conditions of Crane and Merritt Roads. Trustee Yi inquired whether the Township was able to outsource its road repairs to a contractor if the service provided by the Road Commission is subpar. Clerk Israel explained that this could not be done due to Township roads being governed by the County Road Commission. Trustee Yi requested a working session with the County Road Commission to address the services provided. MOTION CARRIED. 11.2 Approve the purchase of three Ford, F-250 Pick-Up Trucks from Signature Ford for the Utilities Department to be purchased through State Bid (Government Pricing) for an amount not to exceed $76,467. Moved by Treasurer Scribner, supported by Trustee Lotfian, to approve the purchase of three Ford, F-250 Pick-Up Trucks from Signature Ford for the Utilities Department to be purchased through State Bid (Government Pricing) for an amount not to exceed $76,467. Trustee Krone requested background information on the purchase. Director Lyon indicated that the purchases were replacement vehicles that required a conversion kit in order to burn both compressed natural gas and gasoline. Trustee Lotfian request clarification on the purchase and the vehicle policy for the Township. MOTION CARRIED. 11.3 Authorize Supervisor and Clerk to sign Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperative Illicit Discharge Elimination Program Elements, subject to Township Attorney approval. Moved by Trustee Krone, supported by Treasurer Scribner, to authorize the Supervisor and Clerk to a sign Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperative Illicit Discharge Elimination Program Elements, subject to Township Attorney approval. 5 PITTSFIELD CHARTER TOWNSHIP Board of Trustees 6 Minutes for a Regular Meeting Held, July 9, 2014 Trustee Yi inquired what an illicit discharge was. Director Lyon explained elicit discharges and explained the department’s procedure for detecting them. Trustee Krone inquired whether this was actively monitored. Director Lyon explained that part of this agreement would allow the Huron River Water Shed Council to set up monitoring stations in the Township’s local streams for detection. Trustee Lotfian inquired whether ponds were monitored. Director Lyon responded that ponds were not monitored under this agreement, though they may be investigated if they are a source of the Illicit Discharge. MOTION CARRIED. 11.4 Approve the purchase of three CNG (compressed natural gas) conversions from Venchurs Vehicle Systems Moved by Trustee Krone, supported by Trustee Lotfian, to approve the purchase of three CNG (compressed natural gas) conversions from Venchurs Vehicle Systems at a cost not to exceed $8,350.00 each. Trustee Yi inquired what the return on the investment for these conversions would be. Director Lyon responded that based on the mileage and fluctuating price of gasoline, the pay back for the investment would be approximately four to five years.