Board of Trustees Minutes
February 8, 2005

Supervisor Reaume called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.


MEMBERS PRESENT:
Richard Reaume, Supervisor
Marilyn Massengill, Clerk
Ron Edwards, Treasurer
Kay Arnold, Trustee
Robert Doroshewitz, Trustee
Steven Mann, Trustee
Charles Curmi, Trustee, arrived at 7:10 p.m.

ABSENT: None

OTHERS PRESENT:
James Anulewicz, Public Service Director
Mark Lewis, Chief Building Official
Randy Maycock, Fire Chief
Thomas Tiderington, Police Chief
Michael Bailey, Dietrich Bailey Associates
Ron Witthoff, Township Attorney
Alice Geletzke, Recording Secretary
28 members of the public

Ms. Arnold presented a proclamation to Larry Pulkownik, honoring him for ten years of service to the Plymouth Township Board of Review.

D.  APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Regular Meeting - Tuesday, February 8, 2005

Mrs. Massengill moved to approve the agenda for the February 8, 2005, Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees as submitted. Seconded by Ms. Arnold.

Ayes all, with Trustee Curmi absent.

E.  CONSENT AGENDA

    E.1  Approval of Minutes

           Special Meeting - Thursday, January 6, 2005
           Work Session - Thursday, January 6, 2005
           Regular Meeting - Tuesday, January 11, 2004

    E.2  Approval of Township Bills

    E.3  Approval of Utility Easements –N/A

    E.4  Communications-Resolutions-Reports

           A. Communications
                Thank you note from Beverly Bettega to the Plymouth Community
                Fire Department
                Thank you letter to the Plymouth Community Fire Department and
                the Plymouth Township Police Department from Jon Sabo,
                Highland Lakes Condominium Association
                Thank you letter to Captain Jim Haar from Beverly Venables,
                Academic Gardens
                Thank you letter to the Plymouth Community Fire Department from
                James Lee

           B.  Resolutions - N/A

           C.  Reports- N/A

Mrs. Massengill moved to approve the Consent Agenda for the February 8, 2005, Board of Trustees Regular Meeting as presented, with the exception of the Township Bills. Seconded by Ms. Arnold.

Ayes all, with Trustee Curmi absent.

Ms. Arnold questioned a bill from Architects A3C and another from Dietrich Bailey & Associates, which were answered to her satisfaction.

Ms. Arnold moved to approve the Township Bills as presented. Seconded by Mr. Mann.

Ayes all.

F.  PUBLIC COMMENT AND QUESTIONS

Mr. Don Schnettler asked if the Fire Department is going to a MERS retirement system and Mr. Reaume answered that they are.

He also had questions regarding the possible Police and Fire Millage renewal, which appears later on the agenda.

Mr. Richard Sharland questioned various items in the proposed Noxious Weeds ordinance, another agenda item.

Mr. Mel Moore was invited to attend the Special Board Meeting the following night, February 9, in response to his questions regarding the Township Hall building project.

G.  PUBLIC HEARING – N/A

H.  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

    H.1  Rezoning Request for property on the north side of North Territorial Road, between Ridge Road and Beck Road from R-1-E, Single Family Residential to R-1-H, Single Family Residential. (This item was postponed at the January 11, 2005 meeting to the February 8, 2005, meeting)

Mr. Jim Anulewicz addressed the Board and answered questions. He noted the consensus was, after meetings with the developers and property owners, to return the item to the Planning Commission in light of new legislation regarding contract zoning.

Mr. Terry Seaver, representing the sellers and the developer, also addressed the Board.

Ms. Arnold moved to postpone the rezoning of Parcels 038-99-0001-000 and 038-99-0002-000 requested under Application 1857/1004 to the Regular Board Meeting of February 22, 2005, with the Planning Commission to reconsider the application at their Regular Meeting of February 16, 2005. Seconded by Mrs. Massengill.

Ayes all.

I.  UNFINISHED BUSINESS

    I.1  Repeal of Ordinance No. C-93-05, Chapter 32 Noxious Weeds
         Ordinance No. C-05-01

Attorney Ron Witthoff addressed the Board and answered questions.

Mr. Edwards moved to approve the second reading of Ordinance #C-05-01, repealing Ordinance #C-93-05, the Noxious Weeds Ordinance. Seconded by Mrs. Massengill.

ROLL CALL:
AYES: Edwards, Massengill, Arnold, Doroshewitz, Mann, Reaume.
NAYS: Curmi

Motion carried.

A copy of the Ordinance is on file in the Clerk's office for public perusal.

    I.2  Noxious Weeds Ordinance – Second Reading
         Ordinance No. C-05-02

Mr. Doroshewitz moved to approve the second reading of Ordinance #C-05-02 dealing with noxious weeds, striking “crab grass” from Section 1, Paragraph 32.010, and striking “ten rods” from Section 1, Paragraph 32.030.

ROLL CALL:
AYES: Doroshewitz, Edwards, Arnold, Mann, Massengill, Reaume..
NAYS: Curmi

Motion carried.

A copy of the Ordinance is on file in the Clerk's office for public perusal.

J.  NEW BUSINESS

    J.1  Appointment of Thomas Booth to the Downtown Development Authority

Mr. Booth, General Manager/Managing Partner of Steak and Ale Restaurant, was introduced to the Board.

Mr. Edwards moved to approve the appointment of Thomas Booth to the Downtown Development Authority, with a term expiring on February 12, 2009.

Ayes all.

    J.2  Appointment of Joseph Barone to the Downtown Development Authority

Mr. Barone, a resident of Plymouth Township and an attorney, was introduced to members of the Board.

Ms. Arnold expressed her preference for appointing a resident who lives within the corridor area to the DDA.

Mr. Mann moved to approve the appointment of Joseph Barone to the Downtown Development Authority, with a term expiring on February 12, 2009. Seconded by Mr. Reaume.

AYES: Mann, Reaume, Doroshewitz, Massengill.
NAYS: Arnold, Curmi, Edwards.

Motion carried.

    J.3  Appointment of Carol A. Leroue to the Board of Review

Ms. Leroue was introduced to the Board.

Mrs. Massengill moved to approve the appointment of Carol Leroue to the Board of Review, with a term expiring on December 31, 2005. Seconded by Ms. Arnold.

 Ayes all.

    J.4  2005 Community Development Block Grant Funds
          Set date for public hearing

Mrs. Massengill and Mr. Anulewicz addressed the Board and answered questions.

Mrs. Massengill moved to establish February 22, 2005, for the public hearing concerning the Community Development Block Grant funds for FY 2005. Seconded by Ms. Arnold.

Ayes all.

    J.5  Expanded Duties and Salary Increase for Thomas Hollis

Mr. Reaume and Mr. Anulewicz addressed the Board and answered questions.

Mr. Edwards moved to approve the expanded duties for Thomas Hollis to include supervision of Hilltop Golf Course, the all Township Parks, Lake Pointe Soccer Park, and Miller Park, with an increase in salary of $6,000. Seconded by Ms. Arnold.

AYES: Edwards, Arnold, Doroshewitz, Mann, Massengill, Reaume.
NAYS: Curmi.

Motion carried.

    J.6 Hiring of an employee in the Department of Public Works

Mr. Reaume and Mr. Anulewicz addressed the Board and answered questions.

Ms. Arnold moved to approve the hiring of one additional employee in the Department of Public Works. Seconded by Mr. Mann.

AYES: Arnold, Mann, Doroshewitz, Edwards, Mann, Massengill
NAYS: Curmi

Motion carried.

    J.7  Request from Clips & Clamps Industries, for a twelve-year Industrial Facilities
          Exemption Certificate for new machinery and equipment
          Set date for public hearing

Mrs. Massengill moved that March 8, 2005, be established for public hearing on the request from Clips & Clamps Industries for a twelve-year Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for new machinery and equipment to be installed in their existing facility located at 15050 Keel Street, Lots 27 and 28, Metro West Industrial Park No. 2, Plymouth Township, Wayne County, Michigan. Seconded by Ms. Arnold.

Ayes all.

    J.8  Police and Fire Millage
          Resolutions No. 05-02-08-04

Mr. Reaume and Mr. Edwards addressed the Board and answered questions.

Mr. Doroshewitz moved to approve Resolution No. 05-02-08-04 as amended by removing “(1 mill renewal and 1 mill new)” establishing the ballot language for the police and fire millage renewal and increase (Headlee override) and establish the election date of May 3, 2005. Seconded by Ms. Arnold.

ROLL CALL:
AYES: Doroshewitz, Arnold, Mann, Massengill, Reaume
NAYS: Curmi, Edwards

Motion carried.

The resolution reads as follows:

WHEREAS, in 1985 the voters of the Charter Township of Plymouth approved 2 mills police and fire services for the Charter Township of Plymouth for the period of 1985 through 2005; and

WHEREAS, the above described police and fire services millage expired in 2005; and

WHEREAS, Article IX, Section 6, of the Michigan Constitution authorizes an increase in the millage limitation on general ad valorem taxes up to a maximum of 50 mills for a period of not to exceed 20 years at any one time if approved by a majority of the qualified electors voting on the question; and

WHEREAS, Compiled Law 211.203 (MSA 7.63) describes the manner in which such increase can be accomplished. It requires that the ballot state the amount in dollars per $1,000 state equalized value by which it is proposed that the limitation be increased in the number of years such increase shall be effective. MCL 211.24F(5) provides that where a millage is about to expire and a renewal of the millage as rolled back by Headlee as well as an increase are proposed (i.e., overriding the Headlee rollback) the ballot may be presented as both a renewal and an increase of the previous millage for a specified number of years provided the increase is less than .5 mills. The ballot must specify the intended purpose of the funds and may earmark such funds for a specific purpose. Under the recent statutory amendments, such taxes are now based on ‘TAXABLE VALUE” rather than “SEV”; and

WHEREAS, Public Act 248 of 199, effective March 10, 2000, further requires that any ballot for a millage increase or renewal shall also indicate an estimate of the revenue the Township shall collect in the first calendar year of the increase or renewal if approved by the electorate (MCL 211.24f); and

WHEREAS, the situation herein involves the renewal of a previous levy and picking up the rollback reduction (Headlee Reduction) which is .5 mills or less;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the ballot language shall be as follows:

Shall the previous voted 2.00 mill increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6, of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within the Charter Township of Plymouth which has been reduced by the required Headlee Amendment rollback to 1.6348 mills be renewed at 1.6348 mills and increased 0.3652 (overriding the Headlee rollback) mills for a total of 2 mills ($2.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2006 through 2025, inclusive, and the funds thereby derived to be used for police and fire services for the Charter Township of Plymouth, thereby raising in the first year $____________.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it further resolved that the above described ballot question shall be presented at an election to be held on the 3rd day of May, 2005.

K.  SUPERVISOR COMMENTS

Mr. Reaume welcomed Living Word Church, a new church in the community having recently moved into the former Assembly of God building on North Territorial Road.

He indicated the City of Plymouth directed their legal counsel to look at being removed from participation in the Sheldon Road underpass project.

He pointed out the WTUA annual report and the 2004 annual reports from the Township departments available at the Board members places.

He highlighted the new training focus sessions being given by Information Systems for employees and the booklet prepared noting those.

The Ann Arbor Road corridor work has continued with underground electrical being placed and some lamp bases being installed in spite of the ground conditions.

Plymouth Township was one of five townships to receive an excellence award for constituent communications and that was for the Township calendar that is distributed to all the residents.

The Building Department successfully completed their software conversion.

The next meeting of the Board of Trustees is February 22, at which State Senator Bruce Patterson and a state representative of the Office of Management and Budget will appear regarding an easement they will present to Plymouth Township on Five Mile and Beck for the proposed elevated water tower.

L.  TRUSTEE COMMENTS

Ms. Arnold commented that the people in the Beacon Hill assessment area might want to check with their income tax preparers concerning 2005 changes in deductions regarding special assessments for improvements.

Mr. Edwards felt recognition should be given resident Don Clark, who was heavily involved in bringing out the embezzlement of funds from the Canton baseball group. Mr. Clark has now been removed from the group.

Mr. Edwards also requested that his name be removed from invoices that he’s not involved with.

He also reminded everyone that the last day to pay winter taxes is February 14.

M.   PUBLIC COMMENT

Mr. Roy Banks suggested that both the 2-mill and the 1.6348-mill renewal questions be placed on the May 3 ballot to save the cost of an election that would have to be held if the 2-mill question didn’t pass.

N.  CLOSED SESSION

At 9:25 p.m., it was moved by Mrs. Massengill and seconded by Ms. Arnold that a closed session be called for the purpose of

RE: Discussing written Legal Opinion from legal counsel concerning the Firefighters Contract

This is a permissible purpose under the Michigan's Open Meeting Act, Public Act No. 267, Article 15.268, Section 8, Paragraphs (c) and/or (h)

Ayes all on a roll call vote.

At 10:33 p.m., it was moved by Ms. Arnold and seconded by Mrs. Massengill to return to open session.

Ayes all on a roll call vote.

O.  ADJOURN

Mrs. Massengill moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Ms. Arnold. Ayes all.

Mr. Reaume adjourned the meeting at 10:34 p.m.



__________________________
Marilyn Massengill, Clerk
Charter Township of Plymouth


PLEASE TAKE NOTE; The Charter Township of Plymouth will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at all Township Meetings, to individuals with disabilities at the Meetings/Hearings upon two weeks notice to the Charter Township of Plymouth by writing or calling the following: Human Resource Office, 42350 Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth, MI 48170.
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