Board of Trustees Minutes
September 27, 2005
Supervisor Reaume called the meeting to order at 7:08 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
Robert Doroshewitz, Trustee
Steven Mann, Trustee
ABSENT:
Charles Curmi, Trustee, Excused
OTHERS PRESENT:
Joe Bridgman, Deputy Clerk
Mark Lewis, Chief Building Official
Randy Maycock, Fire Chief
Robert Smith, Assistant Police Chief
Michael Bailey, Dietrich Bailey Associates
Timothy Cronin, Township Attorney
Sally Hodges, McKenna Associates
Alice Geletzke, Recording Secretary
28 members of the public
Laura Cox, Wayne County Commissioner, updated Board members on plans of the
Parks and Recreation Commission for park comfort station repairs, and the
availability of help with chores and minor home repairs for eligible senior
citizens through the Senior Alliance.
Fire Chief Randy Maycock read a proclamation recognizing Firefighter Richard
Merrill's 24 years of service in the Plymouth Community Fire Department
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Regular Meeting - Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Mrs. Massengill moved to approve the agenda for the Board of Trustees Regular
Meeting of Tuesday, September 27, 2005, as submitted. Seconded by Ms. Arnold.
Ayes all.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
E.1 Approval of Minutes
Regular
Meeting - Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Special
Meeting - Tuesday, September 19, 2005
E.2 Approval of Township Bills
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Year 2005 |
| General Fund |
(101) |
$113,500.57 |
| General Fund Loan to Downtown Development Authority |
(101) |
- |
| Water/Sewer |
(592) |
249,886.72 |
| Improvement Revolving |
(246) |
231, 594.33 |
| SWD |
(226) |
5,429.22 |
| Trust and Agency |
(701) |
20,000.00 |
| Tax Pool |
(703) |
78,117.22 |
| Drug Forfeiture |
(265) |
- |
| Special Assessment Capital Project Fund |
(805) |
245,688.69 |
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Total:
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$944,216.75 |
E.3 Approval of Easements – N/A
E.4 Communications-Resolutions-Reports
A.
Communications – N/A
B.
Resolutions – N/A
C.
Reports
August, 2005, Monthly Report, Building Department
July, 2005, Monthly Report, Fire Department
August, 2005, Monthly Report, Fire Department
July, 2005, Monthly Report, Police Department
August, 2005, Monthly Report, Police Department
August, 2005, Monthly Report, Department of Public Works
Mrs. Massengill moved to approve the Consent Agenda for the Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting of Tuesday, September 27, 2005, as submitted. Seconded by Ms.
Arnold.
Ayes all.
Supervisor Reaume read Mr. Curmi’s comments regarding some of the bills.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT AND QUESTIONS
(Non-Agenda Items Only)
Mr. Don Schnettler questioned if there will be an increase in the 2005
millage rate. He was informed that this is an agenda item and will be discussed
later in the meeting.
G. PUBLIC HEARING – N/A
H. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
H.1 Approve the General Development
Plan, PUD Contract and Documents for
Application 1891/0705, Plymouth Towne Square
Sally Hodges of McKenna Associates addressed the Board and answered questions,
as did Bruce Michael of Phoenix Development.
Ms. Arnold moved to approve Application 1891, General Development Plan, PUD
Contract and Documents for Plymouth Towne Square that is located north of Ann
Arbor Road, east of CSX Railroad, south of Firwood, and west of Gold Arbor,
subject to the Township Attorney’s approval of the Contract and Documents.
Seconded by Mr. Mann.
Ayes all.
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – N/A
J. NEW BUSINESS
J.1 Liquor License Request – Ruby Tuesday
Restaurant
Resolution No.
05-09-27-33
Assistant Police Chief Robert Smith and Scott Edwards, Attorney for Ruby Tuesday
Restaurant, addressed the Board and answered questions.
Mrs. Massengill moved to approve Resolution #05-09-27-33, approving the request
from RT Detroit Franchise, LLC, to transfer ownership of 2004 Class C licensed
business, located in escrow at 15010-15012-15016 Mack, Grosse Pointe Park MI
48224, Wayne County, from Grumpy’s, Inc.,; transfer location (governmental unit)
(MCL 436.1531(1) to Five Mile and Beck Road, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, Wayne
County. Seconded by Ms. Arnold.
Ayes all on a roll call vote.
A copy of the Resolution is on file in the Clerk’s office for public perusal.
J.2 Amended 2005 and Recommended 2006 General
Fund Budget
Board members discussed the proposed Amended 2005 and recommended 2006 General
Fund Budget as presented by Treasurer Edwards.
J.3 Millage Rate Request
Ms. Arnold moved to approve the 2005 Tax Rate Request for the Charter Township
of Plymouth, and authorize the Supervisor and Clerk to sign Form L-4029 that
denotes the millage may be levied at 4.0000. Seconded by Mr. Edwards.
AYES: Arnold, Edwards, Doroshewitz, Massengill, Reaume
NAYS: Mann
ABSENT: Curmi
Mr. Mann felt the budget should be reworked and the millage set at 3.88 mills
rather than the full 4.000 mills.
K. SUPERVISOR COMMENTS
Mr. Reaume updated members on YCUA operation of a wastewater treatment plant,
the Wayne County environmental group study estimating an average of 11 years
remaining for existing landfills. He also asked for members to consider when
Christmas and New Year’s holidays would be taken because they fall on weekend
days.
L. TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Mr. Edwards asked that the budget amendment for the gas generator purchase be
placed on the agenda for the next meeting.
Ms. Arnold indicated the red light was out at three stoplights on Ann Arbor
Road.
The Board asked the Supervisor to place a resolution, for Board approval, on the
next agenda requesting the Plymouth Canton School Board to record immediately,
the deed for the Miller Woods property on Powell Road, in accordance with an
agreement made in 1991.
The Board also discussed various aspects of the emergency transports. Mrs.
Massengill indicated she would like a trial period with the Community Fire
Department making all the transports.
Mr. Edwards indicated tax collections went well, with only 5% uncollected.
M. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Gregory Green suggested the Board look into other avenues for revenue and
promote industrial development.
Mr. Roy Banks questioned whether the School Board could sell property to a
developer that was purchased by the citizens via a dedicated debt millage.
Mr. Reaume assured Mr. Banks that the recyclables were going to the recycling
center though picked up with a garbage truck.
Mr. Banks also questioned if St. John’s Inn and banquet facilities were on the
tax rolls. He was assured they were, except the small area to the rear, which
houses the family counseling center of the Archdiocese of Detroit.
N. ADJOURN
Mr. Edwards moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Mr.
Mann.
Ayes all.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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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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