Board of Trustees Minutes
April 12, 2005
Supervisor Reaume called the meeting to order at 7:21 p.m. and led in the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Richard Reaume, Supervisor
Ron Edwards, Treasurer
Kay Arnold, Trustee
Charles Curmi, Trustee
Robert Doroshewitz, Trustee
Steven Mann, Trustee
ABSENT:
Marilyn Massengill, Clerk, Excused
OTHERS PRESENT:
Joe Bridgman, Deputy Clerk
Randy Maycock, Fire Chief
Thomas Tiderington, Police Chief
Michael Bailey, Dietrich Bailey Associates
Timothy Cronin, Township Attorney
Buffy McDonald, A3C Architects
Jason Rodriguez, A3C Architects
10 members of the public
Trustee Steve Mann presented a proclamation declaring April 10-16 as “National
Public Safety Telecommunications Week” to Rocky Rockwell and Kris Clark, who
were introduced by Police Chief Tiderington.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Regular Meeting - Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Ms. Arnold added Item I.2 to the Agenda under Unfinished Business, Township
Hall/Police Station and Fire Station Interior Finishes. She then moved to
approve the Agenda for the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting of Tuesday, April
12, 2005, as amended. Seconded by Mr. Mann.
Ayes all.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
E.1 Approval of Minutes
Special
Meeting - Tuesday, March 1, 2005
Regular
Meeting - Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Special
Meeting - Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Special
Meeting - Thursday, March 31, 2005
E.2 Approval of Township Bills
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Year 2005
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| General Fund |
(101) |
$289,496.40 |
General Fund
Loan to Downtown Development Authority |
(101) |
- |
| Water/Sewer |
(592) |
615,046.90 |
| Improvement Revolving |
(246) |
37,645.03 |
| SWD |
(226) |
2,216.65 |
| Trust and Agency |
(701) |
- |
| Tax Pool |
(703) |
- |
| Drug Forfeiture |
(265) |
130.00 |
| Special Assessment Capital Project Fund
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(805) |
- |
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Total:
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$944,534.98 |
E.3 Approval of Utility Easements – N/A
E.4 Communications-Resolutions-Reports
A.
Communications – N/A
B.
Resolutions – N/A
C.
Reports – N/A
Ms. Arnold moved to approve the Consent Agenda for the Board of Trustees Regular
Meeting of Tuesday, April 12, 2005, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Edwards.
Ayes all.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT AND QUESTIONS – There was
none.
G. PUBLIC HEARING – N/A
H. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – N/A
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
I.1 Travel Policy and Procedure
Mr. Edwards moved to postpone amendment of the Township’s Travel Policy and
Procedures. Seconded by Ms. Arnold.
Ayes all.
I.2 Interior Finishes for Township Hall/Police
Department and Fire Department
The Board had authorized the Supervisor and Clerk to approve modifications or
additions to the interior finishes; however, recent alternatives for flooring
and wall coverings based on the Board’s recommendations are being returned to
the Board for approval in Clerk Massengill’s absence.
Buffy McDonald and Jason Rodriguez from A3C addressed the Board and presented
plans and proposed finishes for the Police and Fire Departments, using the blue
color palette. They also showed an alternative neutral color for the Service
Center countertop, revised carpet color for the conference rooms, and larger
tile for the bathrooms in Township Hall.
The Board selected the neutral countertop for the service center in Township
Hall, rather than the green, and the Interview pattern by Bentley in the Cross
Creek color for the Police and Fire Stations. The Board felt this variegated
carpet pattern would show fewer stains and the selection would result in
$3-$4,000 in cost savings from that originally chosen.
Ms. McDonald also presented a drawing of a compass pattern in the tile for the
Township Hall entryway. It was agreed that no decision need be made at this
time.
Mr. Rodriguez updated the Board regarding progress for various phases of the
buildings. Mr. Curmi reiterated his request for a weekly status update.
Mr. Edwards noted the addendum requires A3C to be on the job through April 21,
2006. He asked when final “as built” drawings are made.
Mr. Rodriguez indicated they’re made when the Construction Manager hands the
drawings over to A3C when substantial completion is achieved, then A3C makes the
edits based upon their marks.
Mr. Edwards expressed concern that there would be additional expense because
this would be after the date scheduled for completion.
Mr. Rodriguez assured him that’s included in their original agreement. He stated
that was part of the initial negotiations when A3C was beginning the work.
Ms. Arnold asked Mr. Rodriguez to send copies of the new floor plans to be
distributed to Board members. She also discussed with Township Engineer Bailey
the need for an additional evergreen buffer area between the Township site and
the homes.
J. NEW BUSINESS
J.1 Regulation of Nuisance Animals Ordinance
Ordinance No.
C-05-03
Attorney Cronin addressed the Board and answered questions.
Mr. Doroshewitz moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. C-05-03,
Regulation of Nuisance Animals Ordinance. Seconded by Mr. Mann.
AYES: Doroshewitz, Mann, Curmi, Edwards, Reaume
NAYS: Arnold
Motion carried.
K. SUPERVISOR COMMENTS
Supervisor Reaume stated the Board would receive their quarterly report at
the next meeting. Because a law was recently passed allowing townships to
maintain their own roads, he felt Board members might be approached about this
subject. He again asked for possible nominees for the upcoming expiring Planning
Commission terms and vacancy. He had Fire Chief Maycock update Board members on
Scott Gross’s potential return to work and the process of filling the Training
Officer’s position. He indicated bidding documents were sent to Office Max which
would result in savings for office supply purchases. Board members were also
updated on the easement for the water tower, the 425 agreement with City of
Plymouth, and the lawsuit filed by a resident within the Beacon Hill Special
Assessment District.
Supervisor Reaume pointed out that a letter has been received from June and
James Coon, residents on Gold Arbor, regarding the possibility of increasing the
risk for oak wilt disease by cutting down trees for the development of the
Wycoff Steel property.
L. TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Ms. Arnold had questions regarding the new procedures for handling land
splits.
M. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Don Schnettler expressed concerns regarding aspects of the proposed
Nuisance Animals Ordinance.
N. CLOSED SESSION
At 9:04 p.m., it was moved by Ms. Arnold and seconded by Mr. Edwards that a
closed session be called for the purpose of
RE: Discussing POAM and COAM Contract Negotiations
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: Arnold, Edwards, Curmi, Doroshewitz, Mann, Reaume
NAYS: None
Motion carried.
At 11 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Mann and seconded by Mr. Edwards to return to
open session.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Arnold, Edwards, Curmi, Doroshewitz, Mann, Reaume
NAYS: None
Motion carried.
O. ADJOURN
Mr. Mann moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Mr.
Edwards.
Ayes all.
Meeting adjourned at 11:02 p.m.
__________________________
Joe Bridgman, Deputy Clerk
Charter Township of Plymouth
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