Board of Trustees Minutes
November 1, 2005
Supervisor Reaume called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
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
ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT:
Joe Bridgman, Deputy Clerk
Randy Maycock, Fire Chief
Thomas Tiderington, Police Chief
Robert Smith, Assistant Police Chief
3 members of the public
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Special Meeting - Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Mrs. Massengill moved to approve the agenda for the Board of Trustees Special
Meeting of Tuesday, November 1, 2005, as presented.
Ayes all.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
E.1 Approval of Minutes – N/A
E.2 Approval of Township Bills – N/A
E.3 Approval of Utility Easements – N/A
E.4 Communications-Resolutions-Reports – N/A
F. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS –
There were none.
G. PUBLIC HEARING – N/A
H. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – N/A
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – N/A
J. NEW BUSINESS
J.1 Communications System for new Police
Station
Police Chief Tiderington and Assistant Police Chief Smith presented material
denoting pros and cons and estimated average costs for the following three
options:
1. 195’ Tower at Township Hall
2. Michigan State Police Radio System
3. Water Tower and 100’ Tower at Township Hall
Board members then discussed the options and other possibilities with Chief
Tiderington and Assistant Chief Smith.
J.2 COPS Grant
Chief Tiderington informed the Board of the availability of the COPS Grant that
would provide $25,000 for three years to pay for the cost of a new police
officer. The COPS funded position must be retained for at least one full budget
cycle beyond the budget year in which the federal funding concluded.
The Board discussed the possibilities of a departmental retirement and long-term
disability as factors in hiring an additional officer and whether funds for the
Township costs are available.
J.3 Non-Represented & Retired Employees Health
Plan Options
The Board discussed the policy and medical care plans for non-represented and
retired employees and reviewed current and estimated renewal rates.
J.4 Intergovernmental Fire Service Agreement
Supervisor Reaume, Treasurer Edwards and Trustee Doroshewitz discussed with
Board members the differing positions of the City and the Township. Mr. Edwards
presented figures for 27 Firefighters, 4 Administrators and 1 Administrative
Assistant and figures for 24 Firefighters, 3 Administrators, and 1
Administrative Assistant. The next meeting with the City is scheduled for
November 8.
K. SUPERVISOR COMMENTS
Mr. Reaume indicated a tour of the new Township Hall complex is scheduled for
9 a.m. on Saturday, November 5. Those interested in the tour should meet at the
site.
The Board discussed attempts to assist Consumer’s Power in obtaining a current
pipeline easement.
Mr. Reaume noted trying to obtain Plymouth Youth Commission bylaws from Mrs.
Durosh, who is out of the country for a month.
L. TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Mr. Mann asked when the street lights would be activated in the Ann Arbor
Road corridor. Mr. Reaume noted MDOT would be activating them as soon as
possible.
Mr. Curmi presented an idea for the next newsletter regarding requiring trash
cans to be stored so they’re not visible from the road based on a request from a
resident..
Ms. Arnold reported that the alternate carpet for the Township Hall she was
asked to inspect was of inferior quality and color.
M. PUBLIC COMMENT – N/A
N. ADJOURN
Mr. Edwards moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Mr.
Reaume.
Ayes all.
Meeting adjourned at 10:10 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.
Phone number (734) 354-3202 TDD units: 1-800-649-3777 (Michigan Relay Services)
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