Board of Trustees Minutes
April 11, 2006
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
Marilyn Massengill, Clerk
Ron Edwards, Treasurer
Kay Arnold, Trustee
Robert Doroshewitz, Trustee
Steven Mann, Trustee
ABSENT:
Charles Curmi, Trustee, Excused
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
Joe Bridgman, Deputy Clerk
Alice Geletzke, Recording Secretary
11 members of the public
Proclamation recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week,
April 9-15, 2006
This item was delayed until later in the meeting.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Regular Meeting - Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Mrs. Massengill moved to approve the Agenda for the Board of Trustees Regular
Meeting of April 11, 2006, as submitted. Seconded by Ms. Arnold.
Ayes all.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
E.1 Approval of Minutes
Regular
Meeting - Tuesday, March 28, 2006
E.2 Approval of Township Bills
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Year 2006 |
| General Fund |
(101) |
$269,219.69 |
| General Fund Loan to Downtown Development Authority |
(101) |
- |
| Water/Sewer |
(592) |
236,367.06 |
| Improvement Revolving |
(246) |
699,337.65 |
| SWD |
(226) |
(373.12) |
| Trust and Agency |
(701) |
- |
| Tax Pool |
(703) |
- |
| Drug Forfeiture |
(265) |
144.98 |
| Special Assessment Capital Project Fund |
(805) |
- |
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Total:
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$1,204,696.26 |
E.3 Approval of Easements – N/A
E.4 Communications-Resolutions-Reports
A.
Communications
Thank you note from Chris Keetie to Captain Haar
B.
Resolutions – N/A
C.
Reports – N/A
Mrs. Massengill moved to approve the Consent Agenda for the Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting of April 11, 2006, as presented. Seconded by Ms. Arnold.
Ayes all.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT AND QUESTIONS
Dan Atkins, representative for the Firefighters local, asked for closure
regarding the offer made in January by Chief Maycock to Charles Mann whereby he
would be promoted to Lieutenant during the period the present Lieutenant remains
on long-term disability. Mr. Mann was asked to sign a letter stating he would
return to his former position if and when the present Lieutenant returns to
active duty. The offer was made, but nothing transpired further.
Mr. Reaume indicated the matter would be investigated and discussed at a meeting
already scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday.
G. PUBLIC HEARING – N/A
H. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – N/A
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – N/A
J. NEW BUSINESS
J.1 Township Hall Update
Jack Michael of DeMattia Group discussed the Project Status Report, the Budget
Update, the Project Contingency Status Update, and the Owner Contingency Status
Update with Board members. He indicated a Certificate of Occupancy is expected
on June 19.
Mr. Mann moved to approve finishing two additional bathrooms in the Police
Department at a cost of $5,565. Seconded by Mr. Edwards.
AYES: Mann, Edwards, Doroshewitz, Reaume
NAYS: Massengill, Arnold
Motion carried.
Mr. Mann moved to install a gas line to the Fire Station patio at a cost of
$729. Seconded by Ms. Arnold.
Ayes all.
Mr. Michael was asked to investigate the possibility of installing a gas line
behind
Township Hall.
Mr. Michael presented prices received for various concrete floor treatments. The
Board wished to study this material further.
J.2 First Amendment to Consent Judgment/Plymouth
Associates, LLC
(Massey) v.
Plymouth Township
James Anulewicz, Director of Public Service, addressed the Board, presented
plans and answered questions. He introduced Jacob Bacall and Mark LaFave,
developers of the shopping center.
Wording of the last paragraph on Page 7 of the First Amendment to Consent
Judgment was changed to read as follows:
** The “Revised Concept Site Plan” approved by the Plymouth Township
Board on March 14, 2006, attached hereto as Exhibit “C-1”, illustrates
a stand alone building consisting of approximately 4,000 to 7,000 sq.
ft. east of the most westerly right turn in and right turn out only
driveway. Anything over 4,000 square feet shall be subtracted
from the aggregate 157,355. This building shall be constructed only
if an upscale restaurant user is found. The Township Board shall have
final approval of the Restaurant as to the type and size of restaurant user,
which approval will not be unreasonably withheld.
Mr. Mann received permission from the Board to abstain from voting on the item
below because of his employment with the firm of Miller, Canfield.
Ms. Arnold moved to waive the conflict of interest from Miller, Canfield’s
Joseph Fazio as presented in his letter of request. Seconded by Mr. Edwards.
Ayes all, with Mr. Mann abstaining.
Attorney Cronin recommended the Clerk keep the original and a copy be provided
to Mr. Fazio.
Mr. Greg Green, a resident of Gold Arbor, registered his objections to the
amendment and opposed the addition of any additional residential area to the
consent agreement. Mr. Anulewicz answered several questions Mr. Green had
regarding emergency and pedestrian access, the rezoning of the additional
residential property, the tree survey, whether lighting would be as required by
the Zoning Ordinance, and the paving of Gold Arbor and Southworth.
Mr. Mann received permission from the Board to abstain from voting on the
following motion to prevent any possible connotation of conflict of interest
because of his employment with the Miller, Canfield firm.
Ms. Arnold moved to approve the First Amendment to Consent Judgment, subject to
the revised language, for the Bacall Development/Plymouth Associates, LLC,
project, and authorize the Supervisor and Clerk to execute same. Seconded by Mr.
Edwards.
Ayes all, with Mr. Mann abstaining.
The Board recessed briefly at 8:35 p.m. and returned at 8:50 p.m.
J.3 Return of Earnest Money Deposit to Fairmount
Properties
Mr. Reaume indicated the two highest bidders are working seriously with the
Township, and it is recommended that the $30,000 earnest money be returned to
Fairmount Properties of Southfield, the lowest bidder.
Mr. Mann moved to remove the Fairmount Properties purchase agreement offer from
the most favorable offers list and return their earnest money deposit of
$30,000. Seconded by Ms. Arnold.
Ayes all.
J.4 Water and Sewer Rate Increase – First Reading
Ordinance No.
C-06-02
Mr. Joe Heffernan of Plante and Moran, LLC, presented his revised Water and
Sewer Rate Forecast of April 2006, which recommended an 18% increase for a total
of $5.74, $2.51 for water and $3.23 for sewer per 1,000 gallons. The current
rates are $2.14 and $2.72, totaling $4.86. There are three reasons for rate
revision consideration at this time: Detroit will be passing along about a 14%
increase for water purchase and sewer is going up approximately 6%, it’s been
four years since the last Township rate increase with four years of inflation
affecting internal costs, and a slight increase over a five to six year period
of the debt service obligation on the sewage treatment plant with WTUA. Although
there are adequate reserves, Mr. Heffernan recommended equating revenues with
expenditures.
Mr. Edwards said he believed the new debt payment for expansion to the YUCCA
plant was not taken into consideration when the last rates were set. This is
currently about $1.325 million. Mr. Edwards said he did not feel the expansion
at WTUA was necessary. He didn’t believe numbers were looked at then with
Detroit charging approximately $1.40 and Ypsilanti, with the capital costs,
charging a little over $3, averaging $2.29.
Mr. Edwards read from Mr. Curmi’s campaign literature for 2004 and requested it
be put into the record:
“Initiated and led reopening WTUA sewage treatment capacity negotiations with
Ypsilanti - saved $40 million and will reduce Township sewage disposal rate
increases.”
Mr. Edwards said he did not see a $40 million savings or a decrease in sewage
costs to the Township. The other two communities involved were not getting out
of the Detroit system.
The Board discussed various aspects of increasing the rates, including any
possible impact of the additional water tower, possible decreased volume because
of weather or increased rates, and the impact of the WTUA expansion.
The Board then discussed the financial impact of passing on two-thirds of the
recommended increases with Mr. Heffernan.
Ms. Arnold moved to approve for first reading Ordinance C-2006-02, adopting the
amendment to the water and sewer rates, with the water rate increasing $.22 to
$2.36 and the sewer rate increasing $.34 to $3.06, totaling $5.42 per 1000
gallons. Seconded by Mr. Doroshewitz.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Arnold, Doroshewitz, Mann, Reaume
NAYS: Edwards, Massengill
Motion carried.
A copy of the Ordinance is on file in the Clerk's office for public perusal.
K. SUPERVISOR COMMENTS
Mr. Reaume indicated the deed was received this week from the State of
Michigan for the water tower property.
He reminded the Board that the contract with A3C, the architects for the new
Township Hall complex, terminates on April 21. After that point, they will be on
a time and materials basis. They’ve requested a hold harmless letter.
Township Engineer Michael Bailey updated the Board on the proposed improvements
to the golf course parking lot.
The Board discussed using the current telephone numbers at the new Township Hall
vs obtaining a new block of numbers. Mr. Doroshewitz recommended obtaining a
fresh block of numbers.
L. TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Mr. Doroshewitz inquired whether the oak wilt prevention information was
being made available. Mr. Reaume assured him it was on the web site and will be
published in the upcoming newsletter.
Mrs. Massengill questioned the need for thirteen employees to drive Township
cars home or to use them as their personal cars, with only two filing the proper
paperwork as to personal use.
The Board agreed to obtain an opinion from their labor attorney regarding use of
the cars, including use by members of the Building Department that started prior
to unionization.
Proclamation recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week,
April 9-15, 2006
Mr. Reaume read the Proclamation and presented it to Police Chief Tiderington,
who accepted it on behalf of the Communications Department.
M. PUBLIC COMMENT – There was none.
N. ADJOURN
Mrs. Massengill moved to adjourn the meeting. Supported by
Mr. Edwards.
Ayes all.
Meeting adjourned at 9:59 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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