Board of Trustees Minutes
March 14, 2006

Supervisor Reaume called the meeting to order at 7:13 p.m. and led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Richard Reaume, Supervisor
Marilyn Massengill, Clerk
Ron Edwards, Treasurer
Charles Curmi, Trustee
Steven Mann, Trustee

ABSENT:

Kay Arnold, Trustee, Excused
Robert Doroshewitz, Trustee, Excused

OTHERS PRESENT:

James Anulewicz, Director of Public Service
Joe Bridgman, Deputy Clerk
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
43 members of the public

Laura Cox, Wayne County Commissioner, gave an update on various county programs available. Mr. Curmi requested Ms. Cox help with the traffic problem at M-14, Beck Road, and Halyard.

Leslie Greeneisen of Plymouth Community Arts Council and Debbie Liberman of the Village Potters Guild, in conjunction with Pewabic Pottery, presented their offer to donate a pottery wall for the new Township Hall.

D.  APPROVAL OF AGENDA

     Regular Meeting - Tuesday, March 14, 2006

Mr. Mann amended the agenda by the addition under New Business of Item J.7, Approval of Third Lieutenant’s Position Within the Police Department, and Item J.8, Police Department New Hire, Jason Hayes. He then moved to approve the agenda as amended. Supported by Mr. Edwards.

AYES: Mann, Edwards, Massengill, Reaume
NAYS: Curmi

Motion carried.

E.  CONSENT AGENDA

     E.1  Approval of Minutes

           Regular Meeting - Tuesday, February 21, 2006
           Special Meeting - Tuesday, February 28, 2006

     E.2  Approval of Township Bills

     E.3  Approval of Easements – N/A

     E.4  Communications-Resolutions-Reports

            A.  Communications

                 Thank you e-mail from Marty Overholser to the Plymouth Community
                 Fire Department

           B.  Resolutions – N/A

           C.  Reports – N/A

Mrs. Massengill moved to approve the Consent Agenda for the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting of March 14, 2006, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Edwards.

Ayes all.

F.  PUBLIC COMMENT AND QUESTIONS

Paul Bortell, president of Plymouth Commons Homeowners Association, indicated parishioners of NorthRidge Church are still making right turns from the church’s Ridge Road exit in violation of the consent judgment.

Mr. Curmi recommended the Police Department work with the church traffic directors for the next three weeks to enforce no right turns, thus making data available.

Dan Holton of Glenview Drive registered his objections to any proposed expansion of the Township Park parking lot. He felt this would be in conflict with the Master Plan for the park and exacerbate park overcrowding, particularly in the sprayscape area.

Holly Good spoke on behalf of Sonia Meyer regarding objections of outside storage of goods, the existence of a storage structure, and trash problems with Herriman Associates on Wilcox Road.

G.  PUBLIC HEARING

     G.1  Request for a 12 year Industrial Facilities Exemption from Absopure Water
            Company for building improvements, the purchase and installation of new
            machinery, equipment, furniture and fixtures and the construction of a conveyor
            bridge that crosses the General Drive right-of-way for their facility located at
            8835 General Drive
            Resolution No. 06-03-14-06

Mr. Tom Mellnick, Sr. Tax Manager of Absopure Water Company, addressed the Board and answered questions.

Mr. Reaume opened the Public Hearing at 8:12 p.m. There being no public comment, the hearing was closed at 8:13 p.m.

Mr. Mann moved that Resolution No. 06-03-14-06 be approved per the request from Absopure Water Company for a twelve (12) year Industrial Facilities Exemption covering building improvements, new machinery, equipment, furniture and fixtures for their leased facility located at 8835 General Drive, Plymouth Township, Wayne County, Michigan, also the construction of a conveyor bridge that crosses the General Drive right-of-way. Seconded by Mr. Edwards.

Roll Call: Ayes: Curmi, Mann, Edwards, Massengill, Reaume
Nays: None
Absent: Arnold, Doroshewitz

A copy of the Resolution is on file in the Clerk's office for public perusal.

     G.2  Request from DEMCO 54, L.L.C., (DeMattia Group) to declare
            323.71 acres as an Industrial Development District (IDD)
            Resolution No. 06-03-14-07

Gary Roberts of DeMattia Group addressed the Board and answered questions.

Mr. Reaume opened the Public Hearing at 8:16 p.m. There being no public comment, the hearing was closed at 8:17 p.m.

Mr. Mann moved to approve Resolution No. 06-03-14-07, granting the request from DEMCO 54, L.L.C. (DeMattia) to declare 323.71 acres located south of Five Mile Road,
east of Napier Road and west of Ridge Road, to be known as Metro West Technology Park, Phase III, as an Industrial Development District. Seconded by Mr. Edwards.

Roll Call: Ayes: Curmi, Mann, Edwards, Massengill, Reaume
Nays: None
Absent: Arnold, Doroshewitz

A copy of the Resolution is on file in the Clerk's office for public perusal.

     G.3  Request from Comau Pico, Inc., for a twelve (12) year Industrial Facilities
            Exemption for four facilities set in a campus style on approximately 78 acres
            Resolution No. 06-03-14-08

Mr. Edward Plawecki, General Counsel for Comau Pico, Inc., addressed the Board and answered questions.

Mr. Reaume opened the Public Hearing at 8:22 p.m. There being no public comment, the hearing was closed at 8:23 p.m.

Mr. Mann moved to approve Resolution No. 06-03-14-08, granting the request from Comau Pico, Inc., for a twelve (12) year Industrial Facilities Exemption, covering the construction of four facilities set in a campus-type atmosphere, including the cost of new machinery, equipment, furniture and fixtures. The site is located east of Napier Road, south of Five Mile Road and west of Ridge Road, Metro West Technology Park, Phase III, Plymouth Township, Wayne County, Michigan. Seconded by Mr. Curmi.

Roll Call: Ayes: Curmi, Mann, Edwards, Massengill, Reaume
Nays: None
Absent: Arnold, Doroshewitz

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 Proposed Ordinance Authorizing the Sale by Auction, Live or on the Internet,
         of Township Property – Second Reading
         Ordinance No. C-06-01

Mr. Edwards moved to approve for second reading Ordinance No. C-06-01, an Ordinance authorizing the Sale by Auction, Live or on the Internet, of Township Property. Seconded by Mr. Mann.

Roll Call: Ayes: Curmi, Mann, Edwards, Massengill, Reaume
Nays: None
Absent: Arnold, Doroshewitz

A copy of the Ordinance is on file in the Clerk's office for public perusal.

J.  NEW BUSINESS

     J.1  Request from Plastipak Packaging, Inc., for a twelve (12) year Industrial
           Facilities Exemption covering the cost of new machinery, equipment,
           furniture and fixtures to be installed at 8835 General Drive
           Set date for public hearing

Mr. Curmi moved to set April 25, 2006, for public hearing per the request from Plastipak Packaging, Inc., for an Industrial Facilities Exemption for the installation of a new production line at the Absopure facility located at 8835 General Drive, Gould Industrial Park, Plymouth Township, Wayne County, Michigan. Seconded by Mr. Edwards.

Ayes all.

     J.2  Request from RMT Acquisition Company, LLC, for a twelve (12) year Industrial
           Facilities Exemption covering the cost of building improvements to an existing
           facility, including new machinery, equipment, furniture and fixtures
           Set date for public hearing

Mr. Curmi moved, to set April 25, 2006, for public hearing per RMT Acquisition Company, LLC, request for an Industrial Facilities Exemption for building improvements to an existing facility, including new machinery, equipment, furniture and fixture for a leased facility located at 45755 Five Mile Road, Lots 6, 7 and 8, Metro West Industrial Park, Subdivision No. 1, Plymouth Township, Wayne County, Michigan. Supported by Mr. Edwards.

Ayes all.

     J.3  Approving the Plymouth Township Downtown Development Authority Amended
           Budget for 2006
           Resolution No. 06-03-14-09

Mr. Reaume explained the negotiations for shared costs of the Haggerty Road and Access Road improvements with the shopping center developer and involvement of the DDA, necessitating changes in their budget.

Attorney Cronin pointed out this is appropriate usage of DDA funds.

Mr. Edwards moved to approve Resolution 06-03-14-09, amending the Plymouth Township Downtown Development Authority Budget for 2006. Seconded by Mrs. Massengill.

Roll Call: Ayes: Edwards, Massengill, Curmi, Reaume
Nays: Mann
Absent: Arnold, Doroshewitz
Motion carried.

A copy of the Resolution is on file in the Clerk's office for public perusal.

     J.4  Performance Investments, LLC – Storm Drain Agreement and Resolution
           Resolution No. 06-03-14-10

Michael Bailey of Dietrich Bailey Associates addressed the Board and answered questions regarding this requirement of Wayne County.

Mr. Edwards moved to adopt Resolution No. 06-03-14-10, authorizing Township Supervisor to sign Wayne County Permit C-43051 and approve Storm Drain Agreement with Performance Investments, LLC, and authorize Township Supervisor and Clerk to execute same. Seconded by Mr. Mann.

Roll Call: Ayes: Curmi, Mann, Edwards, Massengill, Reaume
Nays: None
Absent: Arnold, Doroshewitz

A copy of the Resolution is on file in the Clerk's office for public perusal.

     J.5  Amend Massey Consent Judgment Case No. 91-120363-OZ

James Anulewicz, Director of Public Services, addressed the Board, presented plans, and answered questions.

Jacob Bacall, shopping center developer, introduced his team and answered questions from the Board.

Mr. Edwards moved to approve the amendments to the original Consent Judgment as noted in a memo to the Supervisor dated March 7, 2006, re: Proposed Amendments to Consent Judgment Don Massey vs. Township of Plymouth, et al Case No. 91-120363-OZ and direct the Township Attorney to prepare final language to be brought back to the Board for approval on March 28, 2006. Seconded by Mrs. Massengill.

Ayes all.

     J.6  Golf Course Expenditures

Mr. Edwards addressed the Board regarding purchase orders issued and work done on structural repairs at the golf course. He felt work should have been done by American Golf or addressed by the new lessee.

Mr. Reaume agreed to bring any future repairs, renovations or improvements concerning the golf course back to the Board for approval.

Mr. Bailey gave an updated estimate for parking lot repairs of $65,000 at the golf course.

     J.7  Approval of Third Lieutenant’s Position Within the Police Department

Mr. Mann addressed the Board and answered questions regarding restructuring the Police Department.

Mrs. Massengill objected to the item being added to the agenda at the last minute with two Board members absent.

Mr. Mann moved to approve the creation of a third lieutenant position within the Police Department as presented on the attached plan dated 3/14/06 and authorize the Township Supervisor to set the first year’s salary in the manner used for the promotion of Lt. Antal, with the new lieutenant reaching the maximum/full salary after one year in the position. Seconded by Mr. Edwards.

AYES: Mann, Edwards, Curmi, Reaume
NAYS: Massengill
Motion carried.

     J.8  Police Department New Hire, Jason Hayes

The Board discussed pros and cons of hiring an additional officer now.

Mr. Mann moved to authorize the Supervisor and Police Chief to extend an offer of employment to Jason Hayes, subject to Mr. Hayes meeting all the Township hiring prerequisites for being a police officer. Supported by Mr. Edwards.

AYES: Mann, Edwards, Massengill, Reaume
NAYS: Curmi
Motion carried.

K.  SUPERVISOR COMMENTS

Mr. Reaume indicated the purchaser of the current Township Hall property wishes to put up a “For Lease” sign. The Board did not object.

L.  TRUSTEE COMMENTS

Mr. Edwards said the tax rolls have been returned to the County, with a 1.8% delinquency.

Mr. Edwards asked if the Board objected to extending the date for consideration for mail-in requests to the Board of Review beyond their meeting date of Saturday, March 18, at 11 a.m. The Board did not object, but felt this year’s date should remain because it was advertised.

M.  PUBLIC COMMENT

Roy Banks felt an extra lane should be available for right turns on Ann Arbor Road as has been done on Ford Road. He also had questions regarding how property appraisals are done for taxable value.

Rick Abraham of the Plymouth Community Fire Department asked that the Board reconsider having their labor attorney present at negotiations.

N.  CLOSED SESSION

At 11:02 p.m., Mrs. Massengill moved that a closed session be called for the purpose of discussing IAFF Contract Negotiations. Seconded by Mr. Mann.

This is a permissible purpose under the Michigan's Open Meeting Act, Public Act No. 267, Article 15.268, Section 8, Paragraph (c)

Roll Call: Ayes: Curmi, Mann, Edwards, Massengill, Reaume
Nays: None
Absent: Arnold, Doroshewitz

At 12:16 a.m., it was moved by Mr. Mann and seconded by Mrs. Massengill to return to open session.

Roll Call: Ayes: Curmi, Mann, Edwards, Massengill, Reaume
Nays: None
Absent: Arnold, Doroshewitz

O.  ADJOURN

Mrs. Massengill moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Mr. Reaume. Meeting adjourned at 12:17 a.m.

Ayes all.



_______________________________
Marilyn Massengill, Clerk
Charter Township of Plymouth

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