Board of Trustees Minutes
April 24, 2005
Supervisor Reaume called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and led in the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Richard Reaume, Supervisor
Ron Edwards, Treasurer
Marilyn Massengill, Clerk
Kay Arnold, Trustee
Charles Curmi, Trustee
Robert Doroshewitz, Trustee
Steven Mann, Trustee
ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT:
Thomas Tiderington, Police Chief
Michael Bailey, Dietrich Bailey Associates
Timothy Cronin, Township Attorney
Alice Geletzke, Recording Secretary
52 members of the public
Certificates were presented to the Citizens Police Academy graduates by Jamie
Senkbeil, Community Resource Officer.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Regular Meeting - Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Mrs. Massengill moved to approve the Agenda for the Board of Trustees Regular
Meeting of Tuesday, April 26, 2005, as presented. Seconded by Ms. Arnold.
Ayes all.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
E.1 Approval of Minutes
Regular
Meeting - Tuesday, April 12, 2005
E.2 Approval of Township Bills
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Year 2005 |
| General Fund |
(101) |
$ 804,215.10 |
General Fund
Loan to Downtown Development Authority |
(101) |
- |
| Water/Sewer |
(592) |
288,582.41 |
| Improvement Revolving |
(246) |
123,614.42 |
| SWD |
(226) |
5,845.06 |
| Trust and Agency |
(701) |
36,548.83 |
| Tax Pool |
(703) |
- |
| Drug Forfeiture |
(265) |
43.51 |
| Special Assessment Capital Project Fund
|
(805) |
996.75 |
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Total:
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$1,259,846.08 |
E.3 Approval of Utility Easements
Vacation of
Easement – Koyo Corporation of USA
E.4 Communications-Resolutions-Reports
A.
Communications
Thank you note to Assistant Fire Chief Wendel from Elaine Gerarge,
Schoolcraft College
Thank you letter from Captain Commander Annemarie H. Gibson,
Michigan State Police to Detective Brian Schaefer
B.
Resolutions – N/A
C.
Reports
Treasurer's Investment Report
March, 2005, Monthly Report, Building Department
March, 2005, Monthly Report, Police Department
January, 2005, Monthly Report, Fire Department
February, 2005, Monthly Report, Fire Department
March, 2005, Monthly Report, Fire Department
March, 2005, Monthly Report, Department of Public Works
Mrs. Massengill moved to approve the Consent Agenda for the Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting of Tuesday, April 26, 2005, as presented. Seconded by Ms.
Arnold.
Ayes all.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT AND QUESTIONS
Mr. Don Schnettler asked questions regarding the ongoing negotiations with
the City of Plymouth concerning the 425 agreement. Mr. Reaume stated he would be
updating the Board on this issue under Supervisor Comments.
G. PUBLIC HEARING
G.1 Approval of Fire Station No. 2 Brownfield
Plan
Attorney Cronin indicated the Brownfield Authority passed Resolution No.
B-2005-01 at their meeting of April 12, making recommendation for the plan and
approving the use of local site remediation revolving funds.
Supervisor Reaume opened the Public Hearing at 7:27 p.m. There being no public
comment, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:28 p.m.
Ms. Arnold moved to approve the Brownfield Plan for Fire Station No. 2
underground storage tank monitoring and free product recovery and authorization
of the expenditure of local site remediation revolving funds by the Brownfield
Authority to pay for the additional response activities established in the Plan,
all as recommended by the Brownfield Authority. Seconded by Mr. Edwards.
Ayes all.
H. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – N/A
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
I.1 Travel Policy and Procedure
Supervisor Reaume noted the changes to the current policy.
Ms. Arnold moved to amend the Township’s Travel Policy and Procedure as follows:
Item 2 under Transportation will read:
“Own automobile – reimbursement will be calculated at the IRS prevailing rate,
plus tolls and parking.”
Third paragraph under Meals will read:
“Meals will only be paid if travel is greater than 50 miles from the Township
Hall. Breakfast expenses will be paid only if travel commences before 6:30 a.m.
and dinner will be paid only if travel extends beyond 7:00 p.m.”
Second paragraph under Prepayments and Advances will read:
“Township employees are encouraged to use Township-issued credit cards. If an
employee does not have the credit card, the employee may request a travel
advance of up to $40 per day. This will be handled by presenting a Check Request
to the Accounting Department.”
Seconded by Mr. Edwards.
AYES: Arnold, Edwards, Doroshewitz, Curmi, Massengill, Reame
NAYS: Mann
Motion carried.
J. NEW BUSINESS
J.1 Amendment to Article III of Chapter 73, Water
and Sewer System
Ordinance
Ordinance No. C-2005-04
Aaron Sprague, Director of Operations for WTUA, and Attorney Tim Cronin
explained the need for amending the Ordinance.
Mr. Edwards moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. C-2005-04, the
amendment to Article III of Chapter 73, the Water and Sewer System Ordinance.
Seconded by Mr. Curmi.
Ayes all on a roll call vote.
A copy of the Ordinance is on file in the Clerk’s office for public perusal.
J.2 Wastewater Discharge Delegation Agreement
Attorney Cronin addressed the Board and answered questions.
Mrs. Massengill moved to authorize the Supervisor and Clerk to execute the
Wastewater Discharge Ordinance Delegation Agreement – Ypsilanti Community
Utilities Authority and Township of Plymouth. Seconded by Mr. Curmi.
Ayes all.
The Board recessed briefly at 7:47 p.m. and resumed the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
J.3 General Fund Budget
Resolution No.
05-04-26-13
Supervisor Reaume gave a PowerPoint presentation, explaining the distribution of
revenues and expenditures and the reasons for the requested budget amendments.
Ms. Arnold moved to approve Resolution No. 05-04-26-13, adopting the Amended
General Fund Budget for 2005. Seconded by Mr. Edwards.
AYES: Arnold, Edwards, Doroshewitz, Mann, Massengill, Reaume
NAYS: Curmi
Motion carried.
A copy of the Resolution is attached to the official copy of the minutes and is
on file in the office of the Clerk for public perusal.
K. SUPERVISOR COMMENTS
Supervisor Reaume gave a pictorial presentation of the work being done on the
new Township Hall site.
He noted that April is Autism Month.
He gave updates on joint negotiations regarding the 425 agreement, the Sheldon
Road underpass, the easement for the water tower, and the solid waste contract.
He cited negotiations with SBC regarding the phone service contract, resulting
in $3,000 per month savings and pointed out improvements made in the park.
Mr. Reaume also answered Mr. Curmi’s questions regarding various Township bills.
He indicated the Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring Ann Arbor Road Days on
July 16-24.
L. TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Ms. Arnold asked about infill plantings between the Township Hall property
and neighboring houses. She also said her requested completed layout drawings
have not been received from A3C.
Mrs. Massengill asked whether plans were being made for a groundbreaking
ceremony for the new Township Hall.
M. PUBLIC COMMENT – There was none.
N. ADJOURN
Mrs. Massengill moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Mr.
Edwards.
Ayes all.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 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
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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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