Board of Trustees Minutes
June 13, 2006
Supervisor Reaume called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. and led in the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the observance of a moment of silence in
honor of the policeman from Dearborn Heights, Jason Makowski, killed in the line
of duty.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Richard Reaume, Supervisor
Marilyn Massengill, Clerk
Ron Edwards, Treasurer
Kay Arnold, Trustee
Robert Doroshewitz, Trustee
Charles Curmi, Trustee
Steven Mann, Trustee
ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT:
Randy Maycock, Fire Chief
Sally Hodges, McKenna Associates
Timothy Cronin, Township Attorney
Michael Bailey, Dietrich Bailey & Associates
Robert Antal, Police Lieutenant
Alice Geletzke, Recording Secretary
21 Members of the Public
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Regular Meeting - Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Mrs. Massengill amended the agenda by removing the IAFF Contract Negotiations
Update from the closed session subjects. She then moved to approve the agenda
for the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting of June 13, 2006, as amended. Seconded
by Ms. Arnold.
Ayes all.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
E.1 Approval of Minutes
Regular Meeting -
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Special Meeting -
Thursday, May 30, 2006
Special Meeting -
Thursday, June 1, 2006
E.2 Approval of Township Bills
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Year 2006 |
| General Fund |
(101) |
$400,810.18 |
| General Fund Loan to Downtown Development Authority |
(101) |
- |
| Water/Sewer |
(592) |
1,290,079.51 |
| Improvement Revolving |
(246) |
1,162,932.84 |
| SWD |
(226) |
22,601.70 |
| Trust and Agency |
(701) |
622.79 |
| Tax Pool |
(703) |
- |
| Drug Forfeiture |
(265) |
130.00 |
| Special Assessment Capital Project Fund |
(805) |
- |
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Total:
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$2,877,177.02 |
E.3 Approval of Easements – N/A
E.4 Communications-Resolutions-Reports
A.
Communications – N/A
B.
Resolutions – N/A
C. Reports –
N/A
Mrs. Massengill moved to approve the consent agenda for the Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting of June 13, 2006, as presented. Seconded by Ms. Arnold.
Ayes all.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT AND QUESTIONS
Roy Banks of Hackberry Street asked whether the weeds would be cut on the
property west of CVS along Ann Arbor Road because it makes a terrible impression
at the entrance to the township and is not in keeping with all the streetscape
improvements along Ann Arbor Road.
Mr. Curmi said the terrain is uneven and the weeds are so long that it would
take specialized equipment to cut it.
G. PUBLIC HEARING
G.1 Request from Karmann Manufacturing, LLC
for an Industrial Facilities Exemption on a
speculative
building, located at 15035 Pilot Drive, to be completed for production of a
convertible
roof system for a domestic OEM
Resolution
No. 06-06-13-21
Mr. Tim Olind, CEO of Karmann USA, addressed the Board and answered questions.
He indicated the possibility has arisen that another existing facility might be
used rather than this facility.
Mrs. Massengill recommended proceeding with the public hearing, and then
postpone action indefinitely until the applicant decides which facility they
will occupy. If Karmann decides to occupy the other site, the process would
start from the beginning with the submission of a new application, application
fee and required materials.
Mr. Reaume opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. There being no public comment,
the hearing was closed at 7:18 p.m.
Mr. Edwards moved to postpone indefinitely the request for tax abatement from
Karmann Manufacturing, LLC, at 15035 Pilot Drive. Seconded by Mr. Mann.
Ayes all.
H. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
H.1 Approval of the Single Cluster Housing Option
for Edinburgh Estates
Sally Hodges of McKenna Associates noted the Planning Commission recommendation
for approval, and previous approval by the Board; however, the time limit for
site plan approval and contract ran out after that approval.
Ms. Arnold moved to approve the Cluster Housing Option for Edinburgh Estates,
Application 1921-0306, for property located on the northwest corner of Beck Road
and Edinburgh Drive (property address is 12731 Beck Road), as recommended by the
Planning Commission. Seconded by Mr. Curmi.
Ayes all.
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
I.1 Fire Department Lieutenant
Fire Chief Randy Maycock addressed the Board and answered questions.
Mr. Edwards moved to offer the position of Fire Lieutenant to the next candidate
on the Fire Lieutenant Promotion List, Charles Mann. The IAFF Union
representatives have signed the Letter of Understanding that was approved by the
Township labor attorney, stipulating and providing for the demotion and return
to rank and pay of Firefighter/Paramedic if Lt. James Valensky returns to duty,
and authorize the Supervisor and Clerk to sign the Letter of Agreement. Seconded
by Mrs. Massengill.
Ayes all.
J. NEW BUSINESS – N/A
K. SUPERVISOR COMMENTS
Mr. Reaume discussed with Board members findings compiled by the state
commission on local government services, the report of the 35th District Court,
pending legislation regarding state-wide or national cable franchises, and fire
cost recovery.
The Board discussed the possibility of canceling the Board’s regular meeting of
June 27 because of the move to the new facility taking place the previous
weekend. They also considered the possibility of an early morning meeting to
approve payment of bills if the meeting is canceled.
L. TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Doroshewitz asked Attorney Cronin for an update on the liquor license
transfer to the golf course.
Mr. Cronin indicated the license has been transferred, with the help of the head
of the LCC. He felt the Board might want to send a letter thanking her for her
assistance.
Mrs. Massengill asked the status of updating and enforcing the policy limiting
employees who take Township vehicles home.
M. PUBLIC COMMENT
Leo Gonzales, representing the Original Pancake House, asked the Board to
make a decision on their proposal to purchase the Ann Arbor/Lilley Road property
at $3.2 million or return the earnest money. He felt the delay was discouraging
and the Township was missing a unique opportunity.
Thomas Kato of Capital Acquisitions; Howard Luckoff of Honigan, Miller,
Schwartz, and Cohn; and John Kauppila made a presentation regarding their
progress in obtaining MDOT and Wayne County permits, and Planning Commission
tentative site plan approval. They have a commitment from Fifth Third Bank for
the corner location.
They are prepared to exercise an option agreement which calls for a purchase
price of $3,350,000. There would be an option period with a $100,000
non-refundable deposit that would be applicable to the purchase price. This
would be delivered to the Township at the time the option agreement is delivered
to the Township. With the Township presently having $30,000 earnest money, they
are prepared to present a check this evening for $70,000 additional which would
comprise the option payment. There would be a 4-month option period with a
closing 20 or 30 days after the option would be exercised. If they fail to
obtain approvals or if, for any reason, they do not wish to close, the Township
retains the $100,000. They also presented a letter of commitment to fund the
purchase from a bank in Oakland County.
N. CLOSED SESSION
At 8:12 p.m., it was moved by Mrs. Massengill and seconded by Ms. Arnold that
a closed session be called for the purpose of
RE: IAFF Contract Negotiations Update (This item was removed from the agenda.)
Discussing the Purchase or Lease of Real Property
This is a permissible purpose under the Michigan's Open Meeting Act, Public Act
No. 267, Article 15.268, Section 8, Paragraph (d)
Ayes all on a roll call vote.
At 8:50 p.m., it was moved by Mrs. Massengill and seconded by Ms. Arnold to
return to open session. Ayes all on a roll call vote.
Mr. Curmi moved to return the earnest money, in full, to the Original Pancake
House (OPH) and Capital Acquisitions and Development deposited at the time of
bid opening for the purchase of the current Township Hall property. Seconded by
Mr. Edwards.
Ayes all.
O. ADJOURN
Mr. Mann moved the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Mr.
Edwards.
Ayes all.
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Marilyn Massengill, Clerk
Charter Township of Plymouth
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