Board of Trustees Minutes
December 13, 2005
Supervisor Reaume called the meeting to order at 7:03 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 7:06 p.m.
Robert Doroshewitz, Trustee
ABSENT:
Steven Mann, Trustee, Excused
OTHERS PRESENT:
Joe Bridgman, Deputy Clerk
Thomas Hollis, Public Works Manager
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
19 members of the public
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Regular Meeting – Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Mrs. Massengill amended the agenda by removing under New Business, Item J.11
Wayne County Appraisal Company Contract and replacing it with Medical Insurance
for Mr. Rockwell and Spouse and added the following items: J.14 General Fund
Budget, J.15 Special Assessment District Fund Budget, and J.16 Water Tower. She
then moved to approve the agenda for the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting of
Tuesday, December 13, 2005, as amended. Seconded by Mr. Edwards.
Ayes all with Mr. Curmi absent.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
E.1 Approval of Minutes
Special
Meeting - Tuesday, November 1, 2005
Regular
Meeting - Tuesday, November 8, 2005
Special
Meeting - Tuesday, November 29, 2005
E.2 Approval of Township Bills
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|
Year 2005 |
| General Fund |
(101) |
$2,495,052.20 |
| General Fund Loan to Downtown Development
Authority |
(101) |
- |
| Water/Sewer |
(592) |
4,255,013.55 |
| Improvement Revolving |
(246) |
1,154,028.47 |
| SWD |
(226) |
104,240.76 |
| Trust and Agency |
(701) |
- |
| Tax Pool |
(703) |
- |
| Drug Forfeiture |
(265) |
104,110.00 |
| Special Assessment Capital Project Fund |
(805) |
- |
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Total: |
$8,112,444.98 |
E.3 Approval of Easements
Detroit
Edison Overhead and Underground Easement (Right of Way) No. 616273
E.4 Communications-Resolutions-Reports
A.
Communications
Thank you note to Plymouth Community Fire Department from
Eugene & Justin McNamara
Thank you note to Plymouth Community Fire Department and
Paramedics Atkins, Fox, & Mallari from Betty Fick
Thank you letter to Plymouth Township Police and Sergeants Jeff Felts,
Cal Lauria, Police Officers Steve Cheston, Ryan Krebes and Marcy Linton
from Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Daniel Roberts
Thank you letter to the Plymouth Township Police Officer Brian Schaefer
from Western Wayne Criminal Investigations Commander Edward Gerds
Letter of commendation to Fire Chief Randolph Maycock from
Risk Management
B.
Resolutions – N/A
C. Reports
November, 2005, Monthly Report, Building Department
October, 2005, Monthly Report, Fire Department
November, 2005, Monthly Report, Fire Department
November, 2005, Monthly Report, Police Department
November, 2005, Monthly Report, Department of Public Works
Mrs. Massengill moved to approve the Consent Agenda for the Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting of December 13, 2005, as presented.
Ayes all, with Mr. Curmi absent.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT AND QUESTIONS - There
was none.
G. PUBLIC HEARING
G.1 Request from Soil and Materials Engineers,
Inc., for a twelve (12) year Industrial
Facilities
Exemption for an addition to their existing leased corporate headquarters
Resolution
No.05-12-13-47
Mark Kramer, President, and Andy Emmert, CFO of Soil and Materials Engineers,
Inc., addressed the Board and answered questions.
Mr. Reaume opened the Public Hearing at 7:09 p.m. There being no public comment,
the Public Hearing was closed at 7:10 p.m.
Mr. Edwards moved to approve Resolution No. 05-12-13-47, granting the request
from Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc., a twelve (12) year Industrial
Facilities Exemption, covering an addition to their corporate headquarters
located at 43980 Plymouth Oaks Blvd., Lot 7 and part of Lot 6, Plymouth Oaks
Business Park, Plymouth Township, Wayne County, Michigan. The request includes
the cost of new machinery, equipment, furniture, and fixtures.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Edwards, Arnold, Curmi, Doroshewitz, Reaume
NAYS: Massengill
Motion carried.
A copy of the Resolution is on file in the Clerk’s office for public perusal.
G.2 Request to transfer Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate #2003-312
from Visteon
Corporation to Automotive Components Holdings, LLC, (ACH)
Sheldon Road
Plant, located at 14425 Sheldon Road, Plymouth Township,
Wayne County,
Michigan
Resolution
No. 05-12-13-48
Dan Di Sebastian, Plant Manager, addressed the Board and answered questions.
Mr. Reaume opened the Public Hearing at 7:16 p.m. There being no public comment,
the Public Hearing was closed at 7:17 p.m.
Mr. Curmi moved to approve Resolution No. 05-12-13-48, granting the request to
transfer Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate No. 2003-312 from Visteon
Corporation (Sheldon Road Plant) to Automotive Components Holdings, LLC. The
Sheldon Road Plant is located
at 14425 Sheldon Road, Plymouth Township, Wayne County, Michigan. 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.
H. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – N/A
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
I.1 Improvement Revolving Fund Budgets
Resolution No.
05-11-08-42
Board members discussed ways cost savings could be realized in 2006 by the
elimination and reduction of various items. Under “Land/Other” $100,000 was
eliminated for School Coordination and the Sidewalks area was reduced to
$50,000. Under “Park” $200,000 was eliminated for a Maintenance Building and the
Parking Lot funds were halved to $35,000.
Ms. Arnold moved to approve Resolution 05-12-13-42, adopting the Amended
Improvement Revolving Fund Budget for 2005 and Recommended Budget for 2006,
eliminating $435,000. Seconded by Mr. Edwards.
Ayes all.
A copy of the Resolution is on file in the Clerk's office for public perusal.
J. NEW BUSINESS
J.1 New Township Hall Project Update and Bid
Approval for Bid Category # 4E
the
Electronic Security System Work
Jack Michael of DeMattia Group presented the Project Status Report and updated
Board members on various aspects of work in progress.
Mr. Michael also answered questions regarding the bids for the electronic
security system and introduced Tom Leach of A.S.C. Security Systems who also
answered questions from Board members.
Ms. Arnold moved authorization to award Bid Category #4E, the Electronic
Security System Work, to A.S.C. Security Systems of Plymouth, Michigan, in the
amount of $105,146. Seconded by Mr. Edwards.
Ayes all.
J.2 Reappointments to Board of Canvassers
Mrs. Massengill moved the reappointments of Joanne Delaney (D) and Charles
Rohrborn, Jr. (R) to serve four years on the Board of Canvassers for the Charter
Township of Plymouth with terms ending December 31, 2009. Seconded by Ms.
Arnold.
Ayes all.
J.3 Board of Review Appointments
Attorney Cronin explained that the terms of the three individuals appointed
expire December 31, 2005. However, Section 211.28 of the General Property Tax
Act specifies “terms of 2 years beginning at noon on January 1 of each
odd-numbered year.” To comply with state law, current terms should be extended
for one year.
Mr. Edwards pointed out that the Tax Tribunal is overturning many of the
decisions of the Board of Review when residents appeal their decisions. This
causes unnecessary expenses for the Township.
Ms. Arnold moved to extend the terms of the current Board of Review members
Carol Leroue, Kendra Barberena, and Maryann Carey, to expire on December 31,
2006. Seconded by Mr. Edwards.
AYES: Arnold, Edwards, Doroshewitz, Massengill, Reaume
NAYS: Curmi
Motion carried.
J.4 Compensation Commission Recommendation
Resolution No.
05-12-13-49
Mr. Curmi moved to approve Resolution 05-12-13-49, rejecting the recommendations
for pay increases of the Elected Officials Compensation Commission. Seconded by
Ms. Arnold.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Curmi, Arnold
NAYS: Doroshewitz, Edwards, Massengill, Reaume
Motion defeated.
A copy of the Resolution is on file in the Clerk's office for public perusal.
Mr. Edwards thanked Chairman Roy Hart and members of the Compensation Commission
for all their efforts.
J.5 Approving the Plymouth Township Downtown
Development Authority Amended
Budget for 2005 and
Recommended Budget for 2006
Resolution No.
05-12-13-50
Mr. Edwards moved to approve Resolution 05-12-13-50, amending the Plymouth
Township Downtown Development Authority Budget for 2005 and approving the 2006
Budget. 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.6 Adoption of Solid Waste Fee
Mrs. Massengill moved to approve the Solid Waste Fee of $37.50 per quarter,
effective immediately. Seconded by Mr. Edwards.
Ayes all.
J.7 Liquor License Request, Inn at St John’s, LLC
Resolution No.
05-12-13-53
Terrence Conlin, Attorney, addressed the Board and answered questions.
Ms. Arnold moved to approve Resolution 05-12-13-53, approving the request from
Inn at St. John’s, LLC, to transfer ownership of 2005 Class C licensed business,
located in escrow at 44011 Five Mile, Plymouth, MI 48170, Plymouth Township,
Wayne County, from St. John’s Holdings, Inc.; transfer location to 43925 Five
Mile, Plymouth MI 48170, Plymouth Township, Wayne County; transfer
classification to a B-Hotel license. Seconded by Mr. Doroshewitz.
Ayes all on a roll call vote.
A copy of the Resolution is on file in the Clerk's office for public perusal.
The Board recessed at 8:58 p.m. and reconvened at 9:12 p.m.
J.8 Water and Sewer Service for a Proposed
Maintenance Facility for the
Plymouth-Canton Schools in Canton Township
Thomas Hollis, DPW Manager, addressed the Board and answered questions.
Mrs. Massengill questioned the type of maintenance building being proposed and
if it could have a negative visual impact on adjacent Plymouth Township
neighbors. Since the property will be used to store salt for winter use, she was
also concerned that truck traffic may have a negative effect on the same
neighbors.
Ms. Arnold moved to postpone consideration of water and sewer service for a
proposed maintenance facility for Plymouth-Canton Schools in Canton Township
until the Board meeting of January 10, 2006, and to request information from the
School District as to the type of building proposed. Seconded by Mrs.
Massengill.
Ayes all.
J.9 2006 Community Development Block Grant Funds
Set date for public
hearing
Mrs. Massengill moved to establish January 10, 2006, as the date for the Public
Hearing concerning the Community Development Block Grant funds for PY2006.
Seconded by Ms. Arnold.
Ayes all.
J.10 Consumers Energy Company Stipulation and
Consent Judgment
Mr. Reaume explained that the request of Consumers Energy for a different
depreciation table was upheld at the state level, and the Township had been
collecting personal property taxes from the previous table. A refund is now due
for the difference in taxes paid between 2000 and 2004.
Mrs. Massengill moved to approve the Stipulation and Consent Judgment between
Consumers Energy Company and Plymouth Township and refund $27,636.47 in taxes.
Seconded by Ms. Arnold.
Ayes all.
J.11 Medical Insurance for Herbert Rockwell and
Spouse
Mr. Reaume explained that Mr. Rockwell is retiring December 31, which is during
the interim period while the Board is finalizing the policy regarding insurance
for non-represented employees and their spouses.
Mr. Reaume moved to cover Herbert Rockwell’s spouse with medical coverage paid
by the Township upon his December 31, 2005, retirement for the month of January,
2006, and his retirement benefits will be contingent upon policy to be set
January 10. Seconded by Ms. Arnold.
Ayes all.
J.12 Sale of Township Hall Property
The Board reviewed the draft of the RFP, which was presented.
Ms. Arnold moved to continue marketing the current Plymouth Township Hall site
by advertising the property for sale and issuing the attached RFP. Seconded by
Mr. Doroshewitz.
Ayes all.
A copy of the RFP is on file in the Clerk’s office for public perusal.
J.13 Golf Course RFP and Lease Agreement
Daniel Ross and Dennis Ross, representing Fellows Creek of Canton, addressed the
Board and answered questions regarding their proposal for management of Hilltop
Golf Course.
The other finalist for the golf course management, Glendale Golf Management, was
represented by James R. Szilagyi and John Murphy.
The Board recessed at 11:00 p.m. and reconvened at 11:10 p.m.
Mr. Doroshewitz moved that the Township Attorney enter into a golf course lease
agreement negotiation with Glendale Golf Management and that the lease agreement
be brought back before the Board of Trustees for review and approval. Seconded
by Mr. Curmi.
Mr. Edwards asked for a roll call vote.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Doroshewitz, Curmi, Reaume
NAYS: Arnold, Edwards, Massengill
Motion defeated.
Ms. Arnold moved that the Township Attorney enter into a golf course lease
agreement negotiations with Fellows Creek of Canton, and that the lease
agreement be brought back before the Board of Trustees for review and approval.
Seconded by Mr. Edwards.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Arnold, Edwards, Massengill
NAYS: Curmi, Doroshewitz, Reaume
Motion defeated.
Mrs. Massengill suggested postponing the item for a Special Meeting next
Tuesday, December 20.
Mr. Curmi moved to postpone the golf course lease agreement for a Special
Meeting on Tuesday, December 20, 2005, and to authorize the Township Attorney to
seek a final and best offer from each of the candidates. Seconded by Ms. Arnold.
Ayes all.
J.14 General Fund Budget
Resolution No. 05-12-13-51
Mr. Edwards explained there was just one change, an increase in Community
Development of $60,000 to cover the cost of community planning out of McKenna
Associates office to avoid being over budget on the financial statements.
Ms. Arnold moved to approve Resolution 05-12-13-51, adopting the Amended General
Fund Budget for 2005. Seconded by Mrs. Massengill.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Arnold, Massengill, Doroshewitz, Edwards, Reaume
NAYS: Curmi
Motion carried.
J.15 Special Assessment District Fund Budgets
Resolution No. 05-12-13-52
Ms. Arnold moved to approve Resolution 05-12-13-52, adopting the Amended Special
Assessment District Fund Budget for 2005 and the Amended Special Assessment
District Fund Budget for 2006. Seconded by Mr. Edwards.
Ayes all on a roll call vote.
J.16 Water Tower
Michael Bailey, Township Engineer, explained that the bill transferring state
property has not yet been signed by the Governor. The bid price for the project
has expired, and when contacted regarding an extension, the low bidder felt it
necessary to increase the bid price approximately 4% to be held through the end
of the year. They are still $176,000 lower than the second bidder.
Mr. Curmi moved that the Township accept the revised bid from Chicago Bridge and
Iron for the Plymouth Township water tower in the amount of $1,343,325.00.
Seconded by Ms. Arnold.
Ayes all.
K. SUPERVISOR COMMENTS
Mr. Reaume asked for the lettering Board members prefer for the monument sign
at the new Township Hall site. They selected Option II with upper case
lettering.
L. TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Ms. Arnold was assured that the 2006 calendar is coming out next week.
M. PUBLIC COMMENT
Don Schnettler questioned the sidewalk budget and commented on setting of
salaries for elected officials.
N. ADJOURN
Mrs. Massengill moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Ms.
Arnold.
Ayes all.
Meeting adjourned at 11:32 p.m.
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Marilyn Massengill, Clerk
Charter Township of Plymouth
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