AGENDA CHOCOLAY TOWNSHIP BOARD Electronic Board Room January 11th, 2021 – 5:30 P.M.
I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL: Richard Bohjanen (Supervisor), Max Engle (Clerk), Ben Zyburt (Treasurer), Dave Lynch, Kendra Symbal, Donald Rhein, Judy White (Trustees). IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Additions/Deletions. V. PUBLIC COMMENT VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting – Regular Meeting December 14, 2020. B. Approve Revenues and Expenditure Reports – Unaudited December 2020 C. Approve Bills Payable, Check Register Reports – December 9, 22, and 29, 2020 D. Approve Bills Payable, Regular Payroll – December 3,10,14, and 23, 2020 E. Approve Treasurer’s Report, Certificates of Deposit and Investment Reports – December 30, 2020 VII. SUPERVISOR’S REPORT VIII. CLERK’S REPORT IX. PUBLIC HEARING X. PRESENTATIONS XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS XII. NEW BUSINESS A. Consider the Purchase of a New Portable Noxious Gas Measuring Meter for Public Works. B. Consider Purchase of New Laptop for the Manager C. Consider Budget Amendment to Accept the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community 2% Funds D. Discussion About Line 5 Impacts E. Discussion Priorities for the Next Four Years F. Manager Update about Fire Hall and Sewer Projects XIII. BOARD MEMBER’S COMMENTS XIV. PUBLIC COMMENT XV. CORRESPONDENCE, MEETING MINUTES AND INFORMATION A. Information – Iron Ore Heritage Trail Updates B. Correspondence – Mark Maki, 3027 M28 East XVI. ADJOURNMENT
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December 14, 2020
A Regular meeting of the Chocolay Township Board was held on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Chocolay Township Hall. Supervisor Bohjanen called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
TOWNSHIP BOARD. PRESENT: Richard Bohjanen, Max Engle (joined at 5:45 pm), Ben Zyburt, David Lynch, Judy White, Don Rhein, Kendra Symbal ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: William De Groot, Suzanne Sundell OTHERS ATTENDING: Eve Lindsey, Rebecca Sloan, Roger Zappa (Township Attorney) APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Lynch moved, White supported that the agenda be approved as presented. MOTION CARRIED
PUBLIC COMMENT - NONE
CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting – Regular Meeting of November 9, 2020. B. Approve Revenue and Expenditure Reports – November 2020. C. Approve Bills Payable, Check Register Reports – November 12, 2020 (Check #’s 24357 - 24378, in the amount of $104,586.16), and November 24, 2020 (Check #’’s 24379 - 24399, in the amount of $31,182.23). D. Approve Bills Payable - Regular Payroll, November 12, 2020 (Check #’s DD1154 – DD1189 and Check #’s 11004 - 11008, Federal, State, and MERS for a total of $39,465.08), and November 25, 2020 (Check #’s DD1190 – DD1219 and Check #’s 11009 - 11013, Federal, State, and MERS for a total of $39,040.54). E. Approve Treasurer’s Report, Certificates of Deposit and Investment Reports – November 30, 2020. F. Approve Treasurer’s Report, Fund Withdrawal and Deposit Report – November 30, 2020.
Rhein moved, Lynch supported to approve the Consent Agenda as corrected on Meeting Minutes, page 2, 2nd paragraph from the bottom, “Supervisor Bohjanen the presented a “Proclamation of Appreciation” for his Trustee Maki’s service to the Township for the past 39 years.”
AYES: Symbal, Rhein, White, Lynch, Zyburt, Bohjanen NAYS: None ABSENT: Engle MOTION CARRIED
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SUPERVISOR’S REPORT Supervisor Bohjanen welcomed Kendra Symbal as the newly elected Board Trustee. Supervisor Bohjanen also introduced Eve Lindsey and Rebecca Sloan, who are his suggestions to fill the open Planning Commission seats.
COVID update – the roll out for the COVID-19 vaccine has begun. It will probably be awhile before we see anything in Marquette. The Governor has extended the order on public meetings through December 20. On December 11, the legislature extended the ability to have remote meetings through March 31, 2021.
An email was sent out regarding education materials that are available online through our Michigan Township Association membership.
CLERK’S REPORT
PUBLIC HEARING – NONE
PRESENTATIONS – GENERAL ENFORCEMENT ZONING, POLICE POWER – ATTORNEY ROGER ZAPPA Attorney Zappa was asked to give a refresher on how the zoning ordinance works, focusing on enforcement. The primary reason for a zoning ordinance is to allow the township to grow in a compatible manner. The zoning ordinance also needs to be consistent with the Township Master Plan. Zoning enforcement is used to correct violations not only from the past, but to foresee issues that may come up in the future. Voluntary compliance works much better that heavy- handed enforcements. Ordinances are made to promote and protect the health, safety, and welfare of its residents. There is a need to have enforcement when enforcement is necessary, but this should not be the first resort. Enforcement is not about the fine – it’s about fixing the problem.
Supervisor Bohjanen summarized the steps that the Township goes through: - Need clearly worded ordinance, protecting the health, welfare, and safety of the residents. - Notify property owner of violation and work out a remediation plan. - Assess the property for compliance. - A possible citation if not complying.
Supervisor Bohjanen indicated that the Township is in the process of working on the ordinance.
REVIEW OF MAKI CONCERNS FROM NOVEMBER Trustee Rhein indicated that the Planning Commission is in the process of looking at the sign ordinance right now. He also feels that there needs to be some type of feedback on what the Assessor is accomplishing.
Supervisor Bohjanen indicated that the Assessor is reviewed on a regular basis, along with the State assessment.
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Clerk Engle apologized for being late. Engle indicated he agrees with Rhein on the sign ordinance, and that he does not feel that the signs are obtrusive or a distraction to drivers going by.
Trustee Lynch feels the Township is on the right path to simplify and clarify the sign ordinance. Mr. Maki has been asking the same questions for many years, but is not getting the answer he wants.
M. Maki asked joined in the conversation asking Supervisor Bohjanen if he was able to comment. Supervisor Bohjanen indicated Maki could make comment at the final public comment. Maki continued to make comment. Supervisor Bohjanen called for the Board to invoke censorship on the continued rant of Maki. K. Symbal indicated she was not for censorship but did feel that the Board should stick with the agenda.
Symbal moved, Zyburt supported that there was not a need for censorship, and the Board would continue with the agenda. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: Symbal, White, Rhein, Lynch, Zyburt, Engle, Bohjanen NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED
CONSIDER COMBINING THE PENSION AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE White moved, Zyburt supported to combine the Personnel Committee and the Pension Committee. In this act, the Board is dissolving the personnel committee and requiring the manager to perform all the functions of personnel administrator. The Board also assigns: Treasurer Ben Zyburt Trustee Judy White Employee Suzanne Sundell Township Manager (ExOfficio Member) ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: Symbal, White, Rhein, Lynch, Zyburt, Engle, Bohjanen NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED
CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION White moved, Lynch supported to appoint Eve Lindsey, Rebecca Sloan, and Kendell Milton to the Planning Commission serving 3- year terms. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: Symbal, White, Rhein, Lynch, Zyburt, Engle, Bohjanen NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED
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CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Zyburt moved, Lynch supported to appoint Kendell Milton to the Zoning Board of Appeals serving a 3-year term. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: Symbal, White, Lynch, Rhein, Zyburt, Engle, Bohjanen NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED
CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES: BOARD OF REVIEW NEW PENSION COMMITTEE TOWNSHIP’S ASSOCIATION ELECTION COMMISSION NORTHERN MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE ACADEMY BOARD PETER WHITE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD Lynch moved, Rhein supported to approve the appointments presented by Supervisor Bohjanen and listed on the “Boards, Committees, Commissions – 2021” worksheet within this packet. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: Symbal, White, Lynch, Rhein, Zyburt, Engle, Bohjanen NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED
CONSIDER BOARD MEETING CALENDAR FOR 2021 Lynch moved, Zyburt supported to approve the proposed Township Board Meeting Schedule for the calendar year 2021, with the change of the August meeting from August 2nd to August 16th at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: Symbal, White, Lynch, Zyburt, Engle, Bohjanen NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED
CONSIDER TOWNSHIP OFFICE HOLIDAY CLOSURE DATES White moved, Engle supported to approve the proposed Township Office Closure dates in recognition of major holidays within the calendar year of 2021. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: Symbal, White, Lynch, Rhein, Zyburt, Engle, Bohjanen NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED
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MANAGER’S UPDATE ON THE SEWER LIFT STATION PROJECT AND THE FIRE HALL PROJECT 1. Fire Hall – did a punch list walk thru on Friday. There is a final inspection schedule for December 15th. Anticipate moving in next week. 2. Sewer Project – two lift stations have had the pumps and electronics replaced (east most and west most). There is a meeting scheduled with SCADA and the wireless team on December 15th. All equipment has been ordered for delivery as soon as we are able to start in the spring.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS Don Rhein – None. Ben Zyburt – None. Judy White – welcomed Eve and Rebecca to the Planning Commission. Dave Lynch – asked about the letter in the correspondence section. Manager De Groot indicated that there have been a number of correspondence with this resident. Noise and vibration has been addressed, but the answer is not being accepted by the resident. This goes back to a site plan approved by the Planning Commission in 2017. Kendra Symbal – asked about the damage to the above person’s residence. Manager De Groot indicated that the provability has not been established. Legally, the Township would not be involved – this would be an insurance claim to the neighboring property as a civil action. Also indicated she has a lot to learn. She feels that the Board need to collectively move forward and not dwell on the past – focus on the future. Max Engle – looking at getting an announcement type system for next year – email, text messages Richard Bohjanen – February 12th meeting is a joint meeting with the Planning Commission to set priorities – what the Township Board vision is.
PUBLIC COMMENT Mark Maki – made comments on the zoning violations in 2008, the work on the sign ordinance in the past, complaint on Lakenenland in 2017, his name is still showing on the website, Assessor’ contract, made some uncomplimentary remarks against Board.
Rhein moved, Lynch supported that the meeting be adjourned. MOTION CARRIED
The meeting was adjourned at 7:06 pm.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS.
A. Minutes – Chocolay Township Planning Commission, Meeting of November 16, 2020, Draft
B. Minutes – Marquette Area Wastewater Treatment Facility Advisory Board Meeting of October 15, 2020.
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C. Minutes – Marquette County Solid Waste Management Authority, Regular Meeting of November 18, 2020, Draft.
D. Information – Chocolay Township Newsletter – October / November 2020.
E. Correspondence – Elizabeth Delene, 232 Kawbawgam Road.
______Max Engle, Clerk Richard Bohjanen, Supervisor
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01/06/2021 11:58 AM REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CHOCOLAY TOWNSHIP Page: 1/1 User: SUZANNES PERIOD ENDING 12/31/2020 VI.B DB: Chocolay Township % Fiscal Year Completed: 100.00 ACTIVITY FOR 2020 YTD BALANCE MONTH AVAILABLE % BDGT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMENDED BUDGET 12/31/2020 12/31/2020 BALANCE USED Fund 101 - GENERAL FUND 000.000 1,705,000.00 722,132.33 12,498.76 982,867.67 42.35
TOTAL REVENUES 1,705,000.00 722,132.33 12,498.76 982,867.67 42.35
103.000 - TOWNSHIP BOARD 128,000.00 117,198.07 9,649.03 10,801.93 91.56
175.000 - TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR 14,500.00 12,355.84 1,021.37 2,144.16 85.21
190.000 - ELECTION DEPARTMENT 35,000.00 31,820.36 1,241.55 3,179.64 90.92
202.000 - ASSESSOR 74,000.00 54,097.03 4,000.00 19,902.97 73.10
215.000 - CLERK 115,500.00 104,606.76 8,087.77 10,893.24 90.57
247.000 - BOARD OF REVIEW 3,000.00 1,100.00 240.00 1,900.00 36.67
253.000 - TREASURER 70,000.00 57,342.99 3,881.23 12,657.01 81.92
258.000 - TECHNOLOGY 28,000.00 21,233.92 1,350.41 6,766.08 75.84
265.000 - TOWNSHIP HALL & GROUNDS 18,000.00 16,263.33 921.66 1,736.67 90.35
285.000 - OTHER GENERAL GOVERNMENT 439,500.00 317,497.00 12,316.72 122,003.00 72.24
305.000 - POLICE DEPARTMENT 418,000.00 353,698.34 24,364.16 64,301.66 84.62
340.000 - FIRE DEPARTMENT 137,000.00 101,278.36 10,771.44 35,721.64 73.93
440.000 - STREETS 22,000.00 19,730.38 2,011.89 2,269.62 89.68
526.000 - SANITARY LANDFILL 34,100.00 21,215.22 2,102.94 12,884.78 62.21
756.000 - RECREATION AND PROPERTIES 115,000.00 94,893.12 12,675.57 20,106.88 82.52
800.000 - ZONING 65,700.00 59,417.66 5,532.76 6,282.34 90.44
805.000 - ZONING/PLANNING COMMISSION 9,000.00 2,864.30 0.00 6,135.70 31.83
815.000 - ZONING/APPEALS BOARD 3,700.00 626.10 0.00 3,073.90 16.92
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,730,000.00 1,387,238.78 100,168.50 342,761.22 80.19
Fund 101 - GENERAL FUND: TOTAL REVENUES 1,705,000.00 722,132.33 12,498.76 982,867.67 42.35 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,730,000.00 1,387,238.78 100,168.50 342,761.22 80.19 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES (25,000.00) (665,106.45) (87,669.74) 640,106.45 2,660.43 VI.C.1 12/09/2020 CHECK REGISTER FOR CHOCOLAY TOWNSHIP CHECK DATE FROM 12/09/2020 - 12/09/2020
Check Date Check Vendor Name Amount
Bank GEN GENERAL CHECKING 12/09/2020 24400 ALGER-DELTA CO-OPERATIVE 1,825.70 12/09/2020 24401 AMAZON.COM 384.92 12/09/2020 24402 BRAD JOHNSON 165.55 12/09/2020 24403 CHOCOLAY TOWNSHIP 1,769.12 12/09/2020 24404 CITY OF MARQUETTE 4,863.92 12/09/2020 24405 ELECTION SOURCE 930.00 12/09/2020 24406 FRED'S RUBBER STAMP 28.53 12/09/2020 24407 LAKESTATE INDUSTRIES 97.75 12/09/2020 24408 LASCO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 200.00 12/09/2020 24409 MARQUETTE COUNTY ROAD COMM. 381,809.39 12/09/2020 24410 MENARDS 43.54 12/09/2020 24411 PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCIAL 158.64 12/09/2020 24412 RANGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS 36.70 12/09/2020 24413 THE STITCH WITCH LLC 10.00 12/09/2020 24414 TOTAL TOOL 11.06 12/09/2020 24415 VERIZON 75.06 12/09/2020 24416 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN 1,860.00 12/09/2020 24417 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN 242.94 12/09/2020 24418 WOLVERINE DOOR SERVICE 82.00
GEN TOTALS: Total of 19 Checks: 394,594.82 Less 0 Void Checks: 0.00 Total of 19 Disbursements: 394,594.82
GENERAL FUND 6,420.43 ROAD FUND 381,809.39 SEWER FUND 6,365.00
394,594.82 394,594.82 VI.C.2
12/22/2020 CHECK REGISTER FOR CHOCOLAY TOWNSHIP CHECK DATE FROM 12/22/2020 - 12/22/2020
Check Date Check Vendor Name Amount
Bank GEN GENERAL CHECKING 12/22/2020 24419 ACE HARDWARE 9.18 12/22/2020 24420 AMAZON.COM 886.42 12/22/2020 24421 BENSINGER, COTANT, & MENKES,PC 1,436.40 12/22/2020 24422 DALCO 171.34 12/22/2020 24423 GEI CONSULTANTS 5,507.28 12/22/2020 24424 GREAT LAKES TESTING, INC. 447.50 12/22/2020 24425 HOLIDAY COMPANIES 1,074.52 12/22/2020 24426 JEFFERSON FIRE & SAFETY 8,023.33 12/22/2020 24427 KRIST OIL COMPANY 75.17 12/22/2020 24428 LEE GOULD 137.47 12/22/2020 24429 LISA PERRY 25.00 12/22/2020 24430 MENARDS 100.03 12/22/2020 24431 MEYER YAMAHA LLC 317.67 12/22/2020 24432 MICHIGAN STATE POLICE 33.00 12/22/2020 24433 MIDWAY RENTALS INC 399.98 12/22/2020 24434 PAT BECK 9.20 12/22/2020 24435 POMASL FIRE EQUIPMENT 72.51 12/22/2020 24436 RANGE BANK CARDMEMBER SERVICES 781.15 12/22/2020 24437 SPECTRUM BUSINESS 684.84 12/22/2020 24438 SUPERIOR WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP 5,000.00 12/22/2020 24439 UPAWS 58.00 12/22/2020 24440 VERIZON 249.73 12/22/2020 24441 VSP-VISION SERVICE PLAN 193.66
GEN TOTALS: Total of 23 Checks: 25,693.38 Less 0 Void Checks: 0.00 Total of 23 Disbursements: 25,693.38
GENERAL FUND 19,201.99 SEWER FUND 6,491.39
25,693.38 VI.C.3
12/29/2020 CHECK REGISTER FOR CHOCOLAY TOWNSHIP CHECK DATE FROM 12/29/2020 - 12/29/2020
Check Date Check Vendor Name Amount
Bank GEN GENERAL CHECKING 12/29/2020 24442 AMERICAN NAMEPLATE 23.00 12/29/2020 24443 ANDERSON, TACKMAN & CO. 776.00 12/29/2020 24444 MARQUETTE BD OF LIGHT & POWER 3,762.89 12/29/2020 24445 MENARDS 57.91 12/29/2020 24446 NAPA AUTO PARTS 192.03 12/29/2020 24447 PITNEY BOWES - PURCHASE POWER 1,000.00 12/29/2020 24448 RENT-A-FLASH 445.17 12/29/2020 24449 SEMCO ENERGY GAS COMPANY 1,522.76 12/29/2020 24450 STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPT OF 540.00 12/29/2020 24451 TOTAL TOOL 99.00 12/29/2020 24452 YELLE MECHANICAL SERVICES 352.66
GEN TOTALS: Total of 11 Checks: 8,771.42 Less 0 Void Checks: 0.00 Total of 11 Disbursements: 8,771.42
GENERAL FUND 6,087.89 CAPITAL FUND 853.40 SEWER FUND 1,830.13
8,771.42 VI.D
Chocolay Township Payroll
Date Amount Check Numbers
December 3, 2020 $ 2,149.47 DD1220 - DD1226 LONGEVITY $ 496.88 Federal ACH $ 87.55 Michigan ACH $ 325.00 Mers ACH Employer/Employee $ 3,058.90 Total Payroll
December 10, 2020 $ 19,769.14 DD1227 - DD1240 BIWKLY $ 2,812.85 11014 - 11018 $ 6,778.48 Federal ACH $ 1,022.92 Michigan ACH $ 3,369.41 Mers ACH Employer/Employee $ 33,752.80 Total Payroll
December 14, 2020 $ - REPRINT AFLAC CHECKS $ 328.38 11019 - 11020 $ - Federal ACH $ - Michigan ACH $ - Mers ACH Employer/Employee $ 328.38 Total Payroll
December 23, 2020 $ 23,288.66 DD1241 - DD1267 BIWKLY / MTHLY $ 2,820.44 11021 - 11025 $ 7,443.24 Federal ACH $ 1,183.01 Michigan ACH $ 3,445.78 Mers ACH Employer/Employee $ 38,181.13 Total Payroll VI.E.1
Chocolay Township Board Bennett Zyburt, Treasurer Investments
11/30/2020
Charter Township of Chocolay
Certificates of Deposit
Interest Purchase Maturity Financial Institution Amount Rate Date Date
First Bank $ 250,000.00 0.80% 7/22/2020 7/22/2021 MCFCU $ 250,000.00 0.50% 10/9/2020 10/9/2022 Embers Cu $ 250,000.00 1.00% 8/18/2020 8/18/2023
First Bank ($market) $ 1,116,000.00 0.12% 4/17/2018 First Bank ($market) $ 298,000.00 0.12% 7/1/2018 interest $ 24,414.68 Opening Acct Fee $ 10.00 Total $ 2,188,424.68
Total of $ 4,693,418.03 3 Investment pages This report is as required by Public Act 20 as amended VI.E.2
Chocolay Township Board Bennett Zyburt, Treasurer Investments
11/30/2020 Charter Township of Chocolay
Investments
Interest Purchase Maturity Premium Total Financial Institution Face Value Rate Date Date Payment Paid
UBS
UBS-Fed Farm Cr Bk $250,000.00 1.60% 10/28/2019 12/28/2021 $250,000.00
unrealized G/L $5,551.40 subtotal $ 255,551.40 $250,000.00
$0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Stifel-UP State Bank $150,000.00 2.70% 6/11/2018 11/30/2020 $150,000.00 Stifel-Northpointe Bank $250,000.00 2.50% 3/19/2018 3/19/2021 $250,000.00 Stifel Sterling Bk & Trust $250,000.00 1.65% 2/6/2020 8/6/2021 $250,000.00 Stifel-W Mi Community $100,000.00 0.95% 4/13/2020 4/25/2022 $100,000.00 Stifel1st Nat'l Kalamazoo $250,000.00 1.30% 4/9/2020 10/10/2023 $250,000.00 $0.00 unrealized G/L $14,207.79 subtotal $ 1,014,207.79 $ 1,250,000.00 Total $ 1,269,759.19 $0.00 $ 1,269,759.19
This report is as required by Public Act 20 as amended VI.E.3
Chocolay Township Board Bennett Zyburt, Treasurer Investments
11/30/2020 Charter Township of Chocolay
Investments 2nd brokerage page
Interest Purchase Maturity PremiumTotal Financial InstitutionInstitution Face Value Rate Date Date PaymentPaid
$ - FNC-Flagstar $ 245,000.00 2.45% 5/22/2019 5/24/2021 $ 245,000.00 FNC-1st Nat'l Bk America $ 150,000.00 2.45% 4/17/2019 4/29/2022 $ 150,000.00 SNC- Grand River Bank $ 250,000.00 0.20% 7/24/2020 7/25/2022 $ 250,000.00 FNC-W. MI Community Bk $ 150,000.00 1.00% 4/14/2020 4/24/2023 $ 150,000.00 FNC-Commercial Bk Alma $150,000.00 1.70% 1/29/2020 7/31/2023 $ 150,000.00 FNC-UP State Bank $ 100,000.00 0.20% 11/24/2020 11/24/2023 $ 100,000.00 FNC-UP State Bank $ 150,000.00 0.25% 11/16/2020 3/13/2024 $ 3.08 $ 150,003.08 unrealized G/L $40,231.08 $40,231.08 subtotal $1,235,231.08 $1,235,234.16
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 unrealized G/L subtotal Total $1,235,231.08 $3.08 $1,235,234.16
This report is as required by Public Act 20 as amended XII.A.1
Motion: Capital Budget Purchase of a Potable Gas Monitoring Meter for the Public Works Department
Meeting: January Board Meeting Date: January 11, 2020
Proposed Motion:
______moved ______supported to allocate $5,400.00 of Township Capital Funds to the Public Works Department for the purchase of a new sewer portable noxious gas meter/ monitor kit.
ROLL CALL. – Zoom Required
Author: William De Groot Date: 1/06/20 Reviewed by: Richard Bohjanen
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Issue Brief: Capital Budget Purchase of a Potable Gas Monitoring Meter for the Public Works Department
Meeting: Discussion January Board Meeting Date: January 11, 2020
Issue Summary: Should the Board pass a recommendation to amend the 2021 Sewer Capital Budget for the purchase of a new noxious gas meter/ monitor?
Background: The Public Works Department is required to maintain the Township sewer system. As part of those duties from time to time it is necessary to enter the manholes and lift stations for proper maintenance, repair, and inspection. As part of this process the Michigan Department of Occupational Safety requires the measurement of noxious gas and oxygen levels for the safety of our workers.
Analysis: This is a requirement for workplace compliance. There are also additional benefits for the Township. The Fire Department can use this tool as a back-up to the current meter/ monitor they use for inspections.
Recommendation: The Township Board should consider amending the Sewer Capital Budget for the purchase of a new noxious gas meter/ monitor.
Author: William De Groot Date: 1/06/20
1 XII.A.3 Quotation QUOTE# 05216364 GB TOTAL TOO[ 601 LAKESHORE DR ISHPEMING, Ml 49849 Phone: 906485-6343 Fax: 906485-6365
BILL TO SHIP TO 1021015 1 lcHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CHOCOLAY I CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CHOCOLAY 5010 us 41 S 5010 us 41 S MARQUETTE, Ml 49855-9001 MARQUETTE, Ml 49855-9001
QUOTE DATE IEXPIRE DATE SALES REP CUSTOMER P/0 NUMBER PAYMENT TERMS 12/09/20 01/08/21 226/ 1 % 10 DAYS NET 30 I vv~, 1 1 c:r CT vVNl /o\vl SHIP VIA LINDBERG, KYLE K.
I PRODUCT/DESCRIPTION QUANTITY PRICE I U/M EXTENSION. I MSA10116926 1 2022.30 EA 2,022.30 KIT:AL T5X W/PRB,MONO,LEL/02/CO MSA10128627 1 2077.86 EA 2,077.86 GALAXYGX2,ALTAIR5/5X,4VALVE,NA MSA10105756 1 956.74 EA 956.74 CYLINDER HOLDER ASSY:GX2 MSA 10048280 1 260.00 EA 260.00 CALIBRATION GAS 34L
MERCHANDISE TOTAL HANDLING MISC CHARGE TAX FREIGHT QUOTE TOTAL
5,316.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,316.90 XII.B.1
Motion: Capital Budget Purchase of a Potable Gas Monitoring Meter for the Public Works Department
Meeting: January Board Meeting Date: January 11, 2020
Proposed Motion:
______moved ______supported to allocate $2,000.00 of Township Capital Funds to the Administration Department for the purchase of a new laptop assigned to the Township Manager.
ROLL CALL. – Zoom Required
Author: William De Groot Date: 1/06/20 Reviewed by: Richard Bohjanen
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Issue Brief: Capital Budget Purchase of a New Laptop Computer for the Township Manager
Meeting: Discussion January Board Meeting Date: January 11, 2020
Issue Summary: Should the Board pass a recommendation to amend the 2021 Administrative Capital Budget for the purchase of a new laptop for the Township Manager?
Background: The laptop that was assigned to the Township Manager has suffered a non-repairable fault within the motherboard. The laptop was inspected by LASCO, the Township IT Consultants, and diagnosed as unrecoverable.
Analysis: This purchase was not part of the 2021 Capital IT Department of Administrative Departments. The replacement of this computer was scheduled for 2022. The Township does not have an extra replacement laptop at this time.
Recommendation: The Township Board should consider amending the Administration Department Capital Budget by $2,000 for the purchase and setup of a new laptop assigned to the Township Manager.
Author: William De Groot Date: 1/06/20
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Motion: Capital Budget Amendment to Accept the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community 2% Funds
Meeting: January Board Meeting Date: January 11, 2020
Proposed Motion:
______moved ______supported to allocate the distribution of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community 2% Funds in the amount of $95,000.00 into the Recreation, Police, Fire, and Public Works Capital Budgets for 2021.
ROLL CALL. – Zoom Required
Author: William De Groot Date: 1/06/20 Reviewed by: Richard Bohjanen
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Issue Brief: Capital Budget Amendment to Accept the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community 2% Funds
Meeting: Discussion January Board Meeting Date: January 11, 2020
Issue Summary: Should the Board pass a recommendation to allocate the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community 2% Funds in the amount of $95,000.00 into the Recreation, Police, Fire, and Public Works Capital Budgets for 2021?
Background: Twice a year the Township submits a request to the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community for the payment of 2% Funds. These funds help defray investments made by the Township in responding to conditions arising from the operation of the casino.
Analysis: The Township has a right to receive up to 2% of casino revenue from the floor collections. The past request was for $72,000.00. They have submitted more funds than requested by $23,000.00.
Recommendation: The Township Board should allocate the distribution of the full amount of $95,000.00 into the Recreation, Police, Fire, and Public Works Capital Budgets for 2021.
Author: William De Groot Date: 1/06/20
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Background Information
Submitted by Richard Bohjanen, Supervisor
Re: Enbridge Line 5
It is incredible to me that the essential provision of necessary energy supply for the people of the Upper Peninsula becomes a political issue along the lines of environmentalist’s issues. There seems to be more of an emotional issue than a factual issue. There are, of course, pros and cons as with any issue. I think it behooves all of us to know the facts, which in this day and age are difficult to confirm. I think as representatives of our citizens it would be reasonable and prudent to provide information to our citizens, but not make statements that don’t necessarily represent a consensus. Who really knows if we have more people whose lives would be impacted by closing down Line 5 because they rely on propane, versus those who feel the environmental risks are too high keeping it open. Who knows whether the alternative of transporting Propane by truck or train would be a larger impact on our environment, besides increasing user’s costs. Are we sure we can have an adequate supply of propane? Will more people have to resort to wood burning with its increased emissions, to have adequate heating? With the prospect of the pipeline tunnel, in the not very distant future, which would greatly enhance the safety issue, can we risk having the project shut down. All of these are questions which should be answered before making a policy statement. I do think we should prepare a fact sheet, have a discussion at the board level, and seek public input, and then consider sending a resolution to our legislators. I would like to begin this discussion at our January board meeting if possible.
Below I have put together a few facts and figures for you to chew on. I believe many of the “facts” are taken out of context to support the view of the purveyor, such as the estimate of Governor Whitmer’s of us using only ½ of 1% of the materials transported by line 5, to 65% of UP’s propane cited by Rep Markkanen, to as high as 87.6% by an independent Energy Task Force. It is estimated that one in five households use propane for heating in the UP, burning 15,000 barrels of liquid propane per day. This would translate to 2000 trucks, or 800 rail cars per day. This contrasts with FLOW’s estimates of 4-5 tanker trucks or 1-2 Rail cars. Below is a comparison of percentage of households that utilize propane per county in the UP.
Percentage of households using Propane in each U.P. county Upper Peninsula Counties Households Propane Percentage Alger County 26.2% Baraga County 21.1% Chippewa County 21.0% Delta County 18.6% Dickinson County 13.5% Gogebic County 15.4% Houghton County 14.2% Iron County 25.1% Keweenaw County 33.0% Luce County 22.8% Mackinac County 28.4% Marquette County 12.8% Menominee County 24.2% Ontonagon County 27.6% Schoolcraft County 25.5% Michigan Statewide 8.3% Total Upper Peninsula 18.6% Total Lower Peninsula 7.9% (Upper Peninsula Energy Task Force Committee Recommendations, July 6, 2020)
I am including websites for two opposing points of view from our State Representatives, so you can see how differently people look at the issue; One is a Republican, One a Democrat. Each also provide additional links. Rachel Hood, D-Rep, Grand Rapids, MI https://www. bridgemi.com/guest-commentary /opinion-clock- ticking-line-5
Greg Markkanen R-Rep Hancock, MI https://www. bridgemi.com/guest-commentary/opinion-poor- decision-line-5
November 17, 2020 FLOW https://forloveofwater.org/fact-check-when-line-5-shuts-down-detroit-jets-will-still-fly-and-union- refinery-jobs-will-still-exist-2/
I also have included a number of quotes provided by Enbridge from numerous sources, including our own Chamber of Commerce representative, and CEO of Lake Superior Community Partnership, Amy Clickner
Dec. 8, 2020 "The devastating consequences of shutting down Line 5 cannot be overstated. It would put at risk and possibly cause the shutdown of refineries served by Line 5 in Ohio and elsewhere, resulting in the loss of over $5.4 billion in annual economic output and tens of thousands of jobs. Commerce in the region would be threatened since the fuel supply to Detroit Metro Airport, which receives at least 50 percent of its fuel supplies from refineries served by Line 5, would be disrupted." —Ohio Congressman Bob Latta and nine fellow Congressmen from Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio and Oklahoma, in a letter to PHMSA Dec. 5, 2020 "Political posturing aside, the renewal of the nearly 70-year-old permit for Line 5 should have been a slam dunk. The pipeline, which runs beneath Lake Michigan, transporting fuel from Wisconsin to Ontario, has been a model of safety during its lifetime. Just as important, it generates more than $5 billion in economic activity annually in southeast Michigan and Ohio, supplies more than half the state’s demand for propane, and has helped meet a growing appetite in the region for light crude oil." —Greg Markkanen, a Republican member, of the Michigan House of Representatives
Dec. 4, 2020 "What is shocking is why the governor would choose now to deliberately create an unnecessary energy crisis in the height of the growing pandemic and economic crisis. Line 5’s closure will jeopardize the nearly 47,000 Michigan jobs currently connected to Michigan’s small energy producers, but the economic hardship will reach much deeper than just our companies. Line 5 is part of an international energy delivery system that serves many needs throughout the Great Lakes Region. Its closure will affect jobs throughout Michigan, the region and far beyond the energy sector." —Brian Dorr and Jason Geer, chairman and president, respectively, of the Michigan Oil and Gas Association Nov. 19, 2020 "Line 5 in its current form could disappear from the lakes as soon as 2024 if Whitmer would honor the deal the state made with Enbridge build the tunnel. Continuing to fight this sensible solution prolongs the timeframe and increases the risk to the Great Lakes." —Detroit News editorial
Nov. 18, 2020 "We have to quit obstructing these hard workers—I have full faith that Enbridge will keep the line safe while moving forward with a modernized tunnel buried beneath the earth’s surface." —Michigan State Rep. Michele Hoitenga Nov. 17, 2020 "The Governor’s actions to shut down Line 5 will trigger a propane shortage in the Upper Peninsula; 300,000 Michiganders live in the Upper Peninsula, and depend on propane to heat their homes. . . . This is a direct effort to cancel building the Great Lakes Tunnel. Hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of construction jobs, mostly union construction jobs, will be lost. Potentially thousands and thousands of jobs in Michigan’s energy industry will be lost. And that’s without considering . . . that there is no alternative to Line 5. "The question for the Governor and Dana Nessel today is, in addition to a propane shortage for UPers, what option are you in favor of? Oil barges on the Great Lakes? Miles and miles and miles of trains pulling tanker cars . . . that don’t exist in that quantity today? Or are they in favor of an endless convoy of tanker trucks over the Mackinac Bridge? A truly stunning development." —Rich Studley, Michigan Chamber of Commerce president and CEO, on the Steve Gruber Show
Oct. 4, 2020 "The time for fighting about the Tunnel project needs to be over. We should embrace significant infrastructure investments that don’t cost taxpayers a dime. The Great Lakes Tunnel is what is best for Michigan families, workers and our economic future. That’s why Republicans and Democrats support it. It’s why business groups like SBAM stand arm in arm with labor unions to back construction." —Brian Calley, former Michigan Lt. Governor and current president, Small Business Association of Michigan Sept. 8, 2020 "Without energy from Line 5, the energy that Michigan residents and businesses rely on would be much more difficult to obtain and much more costly, as well. Cutting off this essential energy supply would be devastating to Michigan’s economy, and that includes Michigan’s gas stations and convenience stores. We don’t do ourselves any favors if we aren’t honest about the challenges the state will face without the Great Lakes Tunnel." —Mark Griffin, President of Michigan Petroleum Association and Michigan Association of Convenience Stores
Aug. 29, 2020 "The tunnel would house a replacement segment of Line 5 deep below the lakebed in the Straits. This would increase safe operation of Line 5 and virtually eliminate risk of a spill. It also would enable Line 5 to continue to provide us the energy and fuel on which we rely every day. There is only one solution: Build the Great Lakes Tunnel." —Geno Alessandrini, business manager, Laborers' Local 1329, Iron Mountain, MI Aug. 27, 2020 "Taking Line 5 and burying it far below the lakebed will ensure that this essential energy source (propane) is safe to use for the foreseeable future. We must utilize long-term solutions to protect Line 5 because it meets 55 percent of our state’s propane needs. If we were to face a Line 5 closure, it would be impossible to find a good alternative, especially not an affordable one. Our economy would be devastated, and families would be left scrambling. That is the last thing anyone wants." —Grand Blanc's David Lowe, former propane company owner and current consultant to Michigan's propane industry
July 21, 2020 "If someone is truly an environmentalist, how can they look at me and tell me: “Joe, 2,000 trucks a day—the amount it would take to transport the liquid in the pipeline now—is more environmentally friendly than a pipeline buried 100 feet below the lake bed, in bed rock.” How can that be safer? Not to mention, we don’t have enough truck drivers to do that, even if we wanted." —Michigan State Rep. Joe Bellino July 13, 2020 "Despite the many safety measures built into the pipeline and assurance it will continue to be closely monitored, environmental extremists like Attorney General Dana Nessel and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer continue to spread misinformation about the project. Fact: Shutting down Line 5 would require an additional 2,000 trucks a day on Michigan roads to transport the liquid in the pipeline now. This would be much more dangerous for our environment, yet where is the uproar from those who claim to protect the environment?" —Second-term Michigan State Rep. Daire Rendon, who represents Missaukee, Crawford, Kalkaska, Roscommon and Ogemaw counties July 6, 2020 "The courts have said—repeatedly—that the Tunnel project can move forward. Republicans and Democrats across the state back it. Michigan communities are counting on it. Workers, families, and conservationists are asking for it. Now it’s time to take the next step, and to end the stall tactics. Our communities agree. Building the Great Lakes Tunnel just makes sense." —Amy Clickner, CEO, Lake Superior Community Partnership and Jim Holcomb, senior executive VP, Michigan Chamber of Commerce
The question for the board is: What should we do? What can we do? How would we do it?
2020 UPDATES XV.A
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2020 Overview We'd like to take this opportunity to thank our many partners- 2020 can be summed up Michigan DNR, all of our as difficult but municipal members, Moose heartening. During a Country Snowmobile Club, U.P. worldwide pandemic, Central Snowmobile Club, stay at home orders, Superior Watershed Partnership, social distancing, snow U.P. Trail Riders, NMU, MARESA, covered trail for 7 Sanders & Czapski Associates, straight months, Michael Lempinen, Joe expanding beaver Ishpeming. Trai/head Ribbon Cutting LaBrecque, Beth Millner, Daric populations causing flooding in new Christian, Shiras Institute, and Kathy places, Lake Superior high-water levels, and a foray Peters. It was a super effort this year to accomplish into Zoom meetings, we had our share ofchallenges. goals and these people and organizations provided However, this year really taught us how important heavy trails are to our residents' mental and physical health. lifts. Our trail counts went way up and we met many new fans out on the trail. It seems everyone needed an outdoor activity this year to relieve cabin fever and walking, biking, ORVing, xc skiing, and skateboarding became popular past times.
We accomplished most of our goals this year which were well received by the public. (See 2nd Page for list).
ORVers enjoying new gravel & grading IRON ORE HERITAGE TRAIL UPDATES 2020 I 2
With a capital improvement budget of $870K, in 2020, we accomplished these projects:
• Carp River Kiln Gateway Project-The restoration of historic beehive kiln on a historic site of the Carp River Furnace adjacent to the mouth of the Carp River in Marquette. Coordinated with City of Marquette, Superior Watershed Partnership volunteers, MARESA welding class, U.P. Fabricating and NMU Construction process to upgrade a one-mile section Class. Designed by Sanders & Czapski. between County Road 492 and Northwoods Lane from crushed stone to pavement. • Lake Superior Shoreline Protection and Connects with new paved underpass of US 41. Stabilization- Hired A. Lindberg & Sons through a • ORV Gravel/Grading bid process to provide Work-Several miles of gravel armor stone and rebuild and grading along the slopes for stabilization and Greenwood Grade and between Ishpeming and Negaunee that future protection along 5 high priority spots between were heavily used this year. Marquette's South Lake • Tilden Township Street and the Welcome parking lot - A new gravel Center. Funding came from parking area on Stoneville Road DNR snowmobile program, to accommodate trail users in RIF funds, City of the vicinity with safer parking. Marquette, Chocolay Township, and IOHRA. • Ishpeming Ski Club XC Ski Grooming Contract • Ishpeming Trailhead Entered into new contract to Pavilion - Contributed groom the xc ski trail between funds and artwork to the Ishpeming and Negaunee with new indoor pavilion near ISC snow-cat. the Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum to cater to area Three Sons of residents and IOHT users • Ishpeming Plaza Partner - with parking, indoor Provided funding to provide restrooms, signage, maps, upgrades between 1st and 2 11d water, sitting area. A. Lindberg & Sons working on armor stone Streets in Ishpeming long the placement along Lake Superior shoreline IOHT that also hosts the new • Marquette Township Paving Project - Hired Paisano Paving through a bid IRON ORE HERITAGE TRAIL UPDATES 2020 I 3
Sons of Ishpeming artwork.
• Interpretive Signs - Two new interpretive signs dedicated to "Samuel Tilden" and "Women on the Iron Range"
• Negaunee/Negaunee Township weather shelters/fishing piers (project awarded 202.0 but work delayed until 2021.)- Awarded the contract to Wuebben Contractors through bid process to provide a weather shelter with stairs down to the Pine Hill Pond in Negaunee Township and a Weather Shelter and 3 accessible fishing piers at the Biker enjoying new pavement Marquette Township Ishpeming Ski Club Snowcat 492 lo Northwoods Lane Carp River Bridge in Negaunee
• Timber Cutting- Hired Holli Forest Products through bid process to do planned timber cutting in Negaunee on IOHRA owned property
• General Maintenance - includes tree cutting, mowing, sweeping, culvert cleaning, culvert replacements/repairs, gate repairs
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Samuel Tilden Sign Installed in Tilden Township - Women on the Tron Range -Ishpeming Namesake of Tilden Township and Tilden Mine IRON ORE HERITAGE TRAIL UPDATES 2020 I 4
Marketing/ Operations • Underwent annual audit and provided to all municipal members
• Rewarded a Michigan Recreation Passport • Sold 3 mile markers and 2 benches Grant for $73,300 for new Negaunee • Worked with media on stories in Minneapolis Township Trailhead at corner of 492/35 Star Tribune, Click on Detroit, mLive, and • Submitted Trust Fund Grant Request for Only in Your State lighting between Ishpeming and Negaunee (which was not funded) • Added one Adopt-A-Mile Trail Sponsors: Marquette Community Foundation Youth • Submitted Grant Request to MDARD for Group Superior Erosion Control in 2021 • Facebook Posts • Worked with Governor's Representative and State Representative Sarah Cambensy on changes to Trust Fund Board
• New lnstagram Account
• Daric Christian ,•('i.41M'WfW~"'-'•"l....,.m1-• VIEWS FROM THE TRAILS Poster ;---=-:-;~~~«U';;'t~ Fund raiser - -.1 1 r raised s750 ~-- ~-"' - 'tj.J
• Beth Millner • Approved 2021 budget with s365K in capital Fund raising outlay including: Negaunee Township Trailhead Pendant development, Lakeshore erosion work, new Project raised s3585. aggregate in Republic Township, pavement l fixes, ORV gravel and grading, and annual \ ~ ~,.,,.t-······" maintenance.
• Lastly, we'd like to recognize Gary Johnson, a previous board member, who passed away in April due to COVIO. And we'd like to acknowledge Jim Thomas, who chaired the • Held a Carp River kiln turn-over ceremony to IOHRA for 12 years, for his role in the hand back the kiln to City of Marquette development and success of the IOHRA. Jim stepped off the board this year after serving for 13 years!
• Provided trail information for Republic Township trailhead center XV.B
------Original Message ------Subject: Open Meeting Problems ,Zoning Violations and Corrections to draft minutes From: JoAnne Maki
To all Board members
This e-mail is requested to be on the agenda for the January 2020 meeting.
First thank you for changing the service rendered to 39 1/2 years in the draft as a result of my correction comment.
Second. my public comment is poorly described and does not address what my public comment was. I will elaborate to clarify in a separate letter as these comments were important. The meeting was also not accessible to the public. I called the number listed twice and no recognition was the response. Zoom meetings are poor to begin with but no excuse for denying the public access, What was the access problem with the phone number?
I e-mailed Bill Degroot and he did get me in on a phone call but it was 30 minutes after the meeting had started and I missed he first public comment as a result. An agenda item was on the agenda entitled Maki information but I was not able to speak to it (Seems rude to me) as I entered the meeting which was not open to the public in terms of accessing the zoom meeting..
I am not sure why this was "Maki information" was on the agenda at this time in the first place and I would request a response from the Supervisor why my letters to the Board was not in the agenda packet and therefore not available to the public . Why ? What is the policy to get a letter on the agenda and what was the purpose of this agenda item?
Thirdly, I did not say I was still listed as the Assessor. I did note that I was still listed as a Trustee on the Chocolay Township Board on the website as my term ended 11-20-2020.
I also mentioned that the Board had acted in August to discuss the Assessor contract. Supervisor Bohjanen wanted the Board to offer as 5 year contract with some changes ( additional Costs) and I informed the Board then that they could not enter into a contract beyond the term of office of the Board. The Board agreed and by motion and approval was to place this on the agenda for the new Board at its first meeting. This did not happen . Why ?
The Supervisor upon questioning admitted that the Assessor had not fulfilled the one year contract requirements and others on the Board indicated he was not in the office as per the contract? Is this true?
Regarding Lakenenland sign in violation the Zoning Ordinance is clear
The Zoning Ordinance lists: Prohibited Signs
SIGNS AFFIXED TO A MOTOR VEHICLE, TRAILER OR OTHER WHEELED DEVICE PARKED WITH THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF DISPLAY.
This language was specific and two former Township Managers, the Chair of the ZBA, and Chocolay Township Clerk as well as myself have all indicated it is a sign. In addition I know it is violation and has been since November 2017. I am asking the same question as I get the wrong answer and the communications prove the fact that there was delay and excuses. The Township is afraid of Tom Lakenen( owner of Lakenenland )as he has threatened a former Zoning Administrator ( not me) and has always done what he wants.
Why does the Township Board not require the zoning ordinance be enforced fairly and equitably?
If there was confusion per Supervisor why was not the Zoning Board of Appeals requested to review as this is what the Zoning acts require. I know there is no confusion but why was this stalled for over three years?
No effort to clarify or amend the zoning ordinance was taken although the lie is that the Planning Commission is taking this up. While three years after the fact nothing has been done.
I made my complaint in November of 2017 No response from the Zoning Administrator until April 25, 2018. Over six months Is this an acceptable timely response? What does the Board think? Even this response stated:
From Dale Throenle-April 25,2018-Notice will be sent in the near future.
The in July 6,2020 Dale stated in his apparent solution - The Trailer will be moved on a regular basis, thus not violating section 18.1 F7 which is the language which specifically prohibits said sign. The trailer and or sign have not moved since November 2017 over three years.
Is this the type of Zoning enforcement acceptable to the Township Board?
Please respond as a Board to these questions at your January 2020 meeting and in writing within 14 days of the meeting as required by Township Board policy after the Board takes action on these questions.
I have been told several times that the Planning Commission has been reviewing the sign ordinance and that this was sent to them by the ZBA. Yet when I ask for any proof and or minutes of the CTPC discussing signs I get no evidence.
Any individual response is also appreciated or a call at 1-906-446-3335 if you have any questions.
Thank you, Mark Maki