Board of Trustees Minutes
October 25, 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, arrived at 7:07 p.m.
Robert Doroshewitz, Trustee
Steven Mann, Trustee, arrived at 7:50 p.m.
ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT:
James Anulewicz, Director of Public Service
Mark Lewis, Chief Building Official
Randy Maycock, Fire Chief
Thomas Tiderington, Police Chief
Michael Bailey, Dietrich Bailey Associates
Timothy Cronin, Township Attorney
Alice Geletzke, Recording Secretary
30 members of the public
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Regular Meeting - Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Mrs. Massengill amended the agenda to add under the Closed Session portion a
letter from Eric Cholak concerning long-term disability. She then moved to
approve the agenda for the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October
25, 2005, as amended. Seconded by Ms. Arnold.
Ayes all, with Mr. Curmi and Mr. Mann absent.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
E.1 Approval of Minutes
Regular
Meeting - Tuesday, October 11, 2005
E.2 Approval of Township Bills
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Year 2005
|
| General Fund |
(101) |
$351,702.64 |
| General Fund Loan to Downtown Development Authority |
(101) |
- |
| Water/Sewer |
(592) |
719,739.11 |
| Improvement Revolving |
(246) |
15,630.58 |
| SWD |
(226) |
3,799.76 |
| Trust and Agency |
(701) |
39,930.64 |
| Tax Pool |
(703) |
4,355.60 |
| Drug Forfeiture |
(265) |
14.00 |
| Special Assessment Capital Project Fund |
(805) |
8,514.50 |
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Total: |
$1,143,686.83 |
E.3 Approval of Easements
DDA
Streetscape – (20) Twenty Easements
E.4 Communications-Resolutions-Reports
A.
Communications
Thank you note to Plymouth Community Fire Department from
USA Credit Union
B.
Resolutions – N/A
C.
Reports
September, 2005, Monthly Report, Building Department
September, 2005, Monthly Report, Fire Department
September, 2005, Monthly Report, Police Department
September, 2005, Monthly Report, Department of Public Works
Mrs. Massengill moved to approve the Consent Agenda for the Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting of October 25, 2005, as submitted. Seconded by Ms. Arnold.
Ayes all with Mr. Curmi and Mr. Mann absent.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT AND QUESTIONS - There
was none.
G. PUBLIC HEARING
G.1 Precision.com
Resolution
No. 05-10-25-35
Timothy Cronin, Township Attorney, Nevin Rose, Tax Appeal Attorney and John
McLenaghan, Wayne County Appraisal, addressed the Board and answered questions.
Supervisor Reaume opened the Public Hearing at 7:16 p.m. Attorney Randy Whately,
representing Precision.com, and Ms. Kirkland, Tax Director of Precision.com,
spoke, giving reasons for their appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. They
indicated delivery of the public hearing notification was made to the factory
address rather than the office, thus Mr. Plawecki, General Counsel for
Precision.com, was unaware of the process until late.
There being no further comment, the public hearing was closed at 7:35 p.m.
Mr. Curmi moved to postpone until November 8, 2005, the approval of Resolution
No. 05-10-25-35, recommending to the State Tax Commission revocation of
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate No. 2001-1267 previously granted to
Precision.com. Seconded by Mr. Mann.
Ayes all.
H. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – N/A
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
I.1 Amendments to the Water and Sewer
Ordinance – Second Reading
Ordinance No. C-2005-08
Ms. Arnold moved to approve the second reading of Ordinance #C-2005-08,
approving the Amendments to the Water and Sewer Ordinance. Seconded by Mr.
Doroshewitz.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Arnold, Doroshewitz, Curmi, Mann, Massengill, Reaume
NAYS: Edwards
Motion carried.
A copy of the Ordinance is on file in the Clerk’s office for public perusal.
J. NEW BUSINESS
J.1 Reappoint Teresa Somercik to Compensation
Commission
Mrs. Massengill moved to reappoint Teresa Somercik to the Compensation
Commission for a five-year term, expiring on August 14, 2010. Seconded by Ms.
Arnold.
AYES: Massengill, Arnold, Doroshewitz, Mann, Edwards, Reaume
NAYS: Curmi
Motion carried.
J.2 Appoint Steve O’Connor to the Compensation
Commission
Mr. Mann moved to appoint Steve O’Connor to the Compensation Commission to fill
a vacancy for the term expiring on August 14, 2009. Seconded by Mrs. Massengill.
AYES: Mann, Massengill, Arnold, Doroshewitz, Edwards, Reaume
NAYS: Curmi
Motion carried.
J.3 Appoint Daniel Herriman to the Compensation
Commission
Mr. Mann moved to appoint Daniel Herriman to the Compensation Commission to
serve the remainder of a five-year term expiring on August 14, 2006. Seconded by
Mrs. Massengill.
AYES: Mann, Massengill, Arnold, Doroshewitz, Reaume
NAYS: Curmi, Edwards
Motion carried.
J.4 New Township Hall Update and Bid Approval for
the Finish Carpentry and Millwork
Work
John DeMattia of the DeMattia Group distributed updated status reports to Board
members.
The Board discussed with Mr. DeMattia the gap between the March 29 estimate of
$96,911 and the low bid of $309,000. Mr. DeMattia indicated the Boardroom
portion of the building had been inadvertently left out of the original
estimate.
Mr. Edwards moved to postpone until the November 8, 2005, Regular Meeting, the
award for Bid Category #6A, Finish Carpentry and Millwork. Seconded by Ms.
Arnold.
Ayes all.
J.5 Bid Approval for the Hard Tile Work
Ms. Arnold moved the authorization to Award Bid Category #6B, the Hard Tile
Work, to Marble Restoration of Toledo, Ohio, for the amount of $86,700. Seconded
by Mr. Edwards.
Ayes all.
J.6 Bid Approval for the Carpet and Resilient
Tile Work
Mr. Curmi moved the authorization to award Bid Category #6C, the Carpet and
Resilient Tile Work, to Conventional Carpet of Sterling Heights, Michigan, for
the amount of $157,000; and to have Ms. Arnold investigate the alternate carpet,
Style Artesa, for a possible reduction of $31,300. Seconded by Mr. Edwards.
Ayes all.
J.7 Bid Approval for the Toilet Partitions and
Accessories Work
Mr. Mann moved authorization to award Bid Category #6H, the Toilet Partitions
and Accessories Work, to R.E. Leggette Company of Dearborn, Michigan, for the
amount of $16,240. Seconded by Ms. Arnold.
Ayes all.
The Board then discussed the Generator Cost/Budget Revision increase of
$42,058.00 presented by Mr. DeMattia.
Mr. DeMattia then presented options for pond detention wall signage.
Mr. Mann moved to authorize Alternate #2, backlit letters without any other
lighting, for a cost not to exceed $7,500. Seconded by Mr. Edwards.
AYES: Mann, Edwards, Arnold, Massengill, Reaume
NAYS: Curmi, Doroshewitz
Motion carried.
Mr. DeMattia then updated the Board on sally port costs.
J.8 Consider Adoption of Bylaws for the Alliance
of Rouge Communities (ARC)
Resolution No.
05-10-25-36
Director of Public Service Anulewicz addressed the Board and answered questions.
Board members felt he should be recognized for his work in organizing this
program.
Mr. Curmi moved to adopt Resolution #05-10-25-36, formally adopting the bylaws
for and accepting membership into the Alliance of Rouge Communities. Seconded by
Mr. Edwards. Ayes all on a roll call vote.
A copy of the Resolution is on file in the Clerk’s office for public perusal.
J.9 Fire Training Liability, Claims or Damages
Fire Chief Maycock addressed the Board and answered questions.
Ms. Arnold moved to approve the Hold Harmless Agreement for Solid Rock Bible
Church (owner/tenant) of 680 Church Street located in the City of Plymouth,
Michigan, from and against any liability, claims or damages of any kind that may
occur as a result of the Plymouth Community Fire Department training between
October 24 and November 28, 2005, and have the Supervisor and Clerk sign the
Hold Harmless document. Seconded by Mr. Edwards.
Ayes all.
Mr. Edwards asked that no civilians be allowed on the property.
K. SUPERVISOR COMMENTS
Supervisor Reaume asked Mr. Anulewicz to update the Board on the Rockwell
statues repairs. He indicated DeLuca Concrete is donating concrete for pouring
new foundations for two of the statues. The third will be removed and stored
because of cracks in the Italian marble.
Township Engineer Bailey indicated there is still a wait for the legislature to
approve the property transfer and granting of the easement for the new water
tower.
There will be more information for the Board at the next meeting regarding the
COPS grant.
The MTA Conference is to be held in January in Grand Rapids.
Mr. Anulewicz asked the Board to review the proposed park reservation policy
changes.
The yard waste and compost collection dates have been extended to the second
week of January.
There is preparation to explain to Township residents the single-source
recycling collection. Ms. Arnold asked if a video of the new procedure could be
put on cable to educate residents.
Mr. Doroshewitz reported on the golf course bids, with 9 bidders responding. The
golf course committee will be meeting to consider the bids.
A joint meeting on the Fire Department merger agreement is set for 5 p.m. on
Wednesday, October 26.
Mr. Doroshewitz felt that a small group from each community should negotiate,
with boundaries set. It was proposed to have three members from each side meet
in closed session to work through a proposal.
L. TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Mr. Edwards had questions regarding A3C’s wanting an additional $3,000-$5,000
for reviewing two additional furniture bids. He thinks a response is needed,
saying the Township is not willing to pay additional monies.
He also objected to the Planning Commission approving the elimination of
sidewalks at the condominium project at Northville Road and Hines Park.
Mr. Edwards mentioned seeing many Miller Woods signs. He also felt more pressure
should be put on the School Board to build a school on the acreage west of
Miller Woods.
M. PUBLIC COMMENT
Roy Banks complimented the Board for getting the new garbage disposal
company. They had a truck break down which resulted in an oil spill on his
street and he was impressed with their quick response and how well they cleaned
the street.
Janice Litwin reported on walking the area where the Plymouth Towne Square
condos are to be built. She felt the residents on Waverly could be more impacted
by the development than the residents on Gold Arbor. There is less vegetation in
the 80-foot setback between the proposed development and Waverly . Mr. Reaume
stated he has spoken to the Waverly Street residents and they have no concerns
with this project.
N. CLOSED SESSION
At 10:29 p.m., it was moved by Mrs. Massengill and seconded by Mr. Edwards
that a closed session be called for the purpose of
RE: Discuss updated status of POAM, COAM and AFSCME negotiations/ contracts and
the letter from Eric Cholak concerning long-term disability.
This is a permissible purpose under the Michigan's Open Meeting Act, Public Act
No. 267, Article 15.268, Section 8, Paragraph (c)
Ayes all on a roll call vote.
At 11:20 p.m., it was moved by Mrs. Massengill and seconded by Mr. Edwards to
return to open session.
Ayes all on a roll call vote.
Mr. Edwards moved to approve the POAM Contract, as recommended by the Township
Attorney. Seconded by Ms. Arnold.
AYES: Edwards, Arnold, Doroshewitz, Mann, Massengill, Reaume
NAYS: Curmi
Motion carried.
Mr. Edwards moved to approve the Dispatch Contract. Seconded by Mr. Mann.
AYES: Edwards, Mann, Arnold, Doroshewitz, Massengill, Reaume
NAYS: Curmi
Motion carried.
Mr. Edwards moved to approve the COAM Contract. Seconded by Mr. Mann.
AYES: Edwards, Mann, Arnold, Doroshewitz, Massengill, Reaume
NAYS: Curmi
Motion carried.
O. ADJOURN
Mrs. Massengill moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Ms.
Arnold.
Ayes all.
Meeting adjourned at 11:24 p.m.
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Marilyn Massengill, Clerk
Charter Township of Plymouth
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