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APPROVED MINUTES
APPROVED MINUTES
GROSSE ILE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
August 14, 2006
Grosse Ile Township Hall – Merle Solomon Board Room
9601 Groh Road
The Regular Meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Township Supervisor Kobiljak.
Present: Supervisor Kobiljak, Treasurer Raithel, Trustees Wojewodzic, Forrester, Pociask. Trustee Will arrived at 6:38 p.m. and Clerk O’Connor arrived at 6:56 p.m.
Absent: Forrester
Pledge of Allegiance
SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Airport Commerce Park Marketing Plan
A presentation was given by Jeff Purdy of LSL Planning on the proposed marketing plan for the Airport Commerce Park. Those in attendance included Airfield Manager Derek Thiel and three members of the Commerce Park Commission. Supervisor Kobiljak opened the floor to hear public and Board comments.
1. Ron Moran, Chairman of the Commerce Park Commission advised the Board that the Commission spent many hours developing the plan and approved it and he urged the Board to approve the plan.
Supervisor Kobiljak praised the Commission’s efforts and Treasurer Raithel asked what part of the plan would be implemented first.
Mr. Purdy suggested the Zoning Ordinances should be reviewed with the Planning Commission first and suggested a Planning/Zoning sub-commission be formed.
Motion Raithel, second Pociask, to adjourn the Public Hearing at 6:55 p.m.. All aye.
Hearing adjourned.
Regular meeting will reconvene at 7:30 p.m.
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Regular meeting was Called to Order by Supervisor Kobiljak at 7:30 p.m.
Additions/Deletions to Agenda:
Motion Pociask, second Raithel, to add Action Item # 6, Appointment to the Community Recreation Commission. All aye.
Motion Raithel, second O’Connor, to move Action Item # 5 to before Action Item # 1 in order to accommodate the Planning Consultant. All aye.
Motion Raithel, second Wojewodzic, to accept the agenda as amended. All aye. Motion carried.
Final Agenda
CONSENT AGENDA 06-072:
1. Minutes of July 24, 2006 Board Meeting
2. Cash Requirements List dated August 14, 2006
3. Purchase Order Summary dated August 14, 2006
4. Authorization to Pay Bills through September 11, 2006
Clerk’s Report
1. August Primary Election Update
Treasurer’s Report
Supervisor’s Report
1. Electric Outages - DTE
2. Bridge Update
Township Manager’s Report
1. Extreme Warrior information update
2. Four Corner’s Sign Board
3. Confirmation of Sharkey’s Tavern Lease Amendment
ACTION ITEMS
Action Item # 5 was moved to the beginning of the Action Items in order to accommodate the schedule of the Township Planner.
5. Commerce Park Marketing Plan
1. 33rd District Court Audit
2. Hire Finance/Taxing Assistant
3. Community Recreation CDBG Block Grant Required No Board Action
4. Public Safety Surveillance System
6. Appointment to Community Recreation Commission
Discussion Items-
Extended Public Comment: Limited to 5 Minutes per person
Adjourn
Regular Meeting
Presentations:
Supervisor Kobiljak, Fire Department Liaison Wodjewodzic and Fire Chief Duncan Murdock presented Assistant Fire Chief Peter Payette a Certificate of Appreciation honoring his 50 years of service to the Fire Department and the community and offered him heartfelt congratulations on his long career. Chief Murdock thanked Assistant Chief Payette for being his mentor and called him “Grosse Ile’s Hero”. Mr. Payette thanked the community and said, “ It all went faster than expected”.
The Fire Department has named their new fire truck for Peter Payette in honor of his longtime service.
Public Comment: Non-agenda items limited to 3 minutes per person
1. W. Clark, Parke Lane, asked when grass would be planted on the sled hill and voiced concerns about trash pick-up.
2. T. Burkhart, Elbamar, concerned about a large crow in the township hall parking lot, commented on the Township Supervisor’s Guest Column in the Ile Camera.
3. K. Risko, Island Watch.org., read her letter of response to the Ile Camera article by Supervisor Kobiljak. Ms. Risko exceeded the 3 minute time limit and was advised she could finish her comments during extended Public Comment at the end of the meeting.
4. G. Jones, Macomb St., asked about items included in the payables list on the Consent Agenda.
5. R. Janowski, Groh Road, asked the Board if they respond to resident questions during public meetings.
6. D. Ledbetter, 6th Street, Asked about litigation fees for the toll bridge and construction lawsuits and about the generator located behind the Middle School. Mr. Ledbetter also mentioned some areas that need tree clearing and asked for consideration of a reduced speed limit on Parkway from the bridge to Meridian.
The following items will be adopted without discussion; however, at the request of any Board Member or Citizen, items may be removed for Board discussion or explanation.
Consent Agenda # 06-072:
Motion Will, second Pociask, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All aye.
1. Minutes of July 24, 2006
2. Cash Requirements List dated August 14, 2006
3. Purchase Order Summary dated August 14, 2006
4. Authorization to Pay Bills through September 11, 2006
Clerk’s Report:
1. Election update: Clerk O’Connor reported that the Primary Election went well and that she herself was fortunate to have spent Election Day working at a precinct with a great staff of Precinct Inspectors working a very long day. She noted that impatience occurs with many voters and asked voters to be patient & cooperative when going to the polls in November. Clerk O’Connor informed residents that the township now has AutoMark Voter Assist Terminals to assist physically handicapped voters and that although many voters voiced their displeasure with the Primary Election System; the only way to obtain changes to that system is through the actions of Political Party Officials and the Legislature.
Treasurer’s Report:
1. Treasurer Raithel reminded residents that September 14th is the deadline to pay property taxes without penalty. Mr. Raithel also announced that Annette Wurtsmith will be hired tonight as the Finance and Taxing Assistant and that he is pleased to announce that she will also serve as the Deputy Treasurer.
Supervisor’s Report:
1. Supervisor Kobiljak announced that DTE officials will be in attendance at the September 11th Board Meeting to address recurring electric outages.
2. Bridge update: The engineering process continues and April, 2007 remains the target date for the start of the County Bridge project.
3. Supervisor Kobiljak reported that the work on Church Road and Meridian is progressing on drainage issues with paving scheduled for August 24th. Water service in the area will be affected for about 10-12 hours for some residents who have already been notified.
4. The Supervisor reported that to date the township has removed approximately 350 diseased or dead trees island wide.
5. Report from Wayne County Community College District that they have adopted a Resolution which will provide 1.586 million dollars from township taxes to the Community College District.
6. There will be Public Study Sessions held on the fourth Monday in September for Fire, Police and Planning Commissions; Finance Department and State of the Township in October and Emergency Planning in November.
7. Supervisor Kobiljak reported that 68 homes and 6 vacant parcels have sold recently.
Township Manager’s Report
1. Township Manager Reaume thanked the following people and companies for their support and assistance in hosting the Extreme Warrior cable television show in the township between August 2nd to 4th.
Cyngus Systems, Inc. - Alex Burkulas
Brooklyn Air- Rick Shermer
Accumed Billing – Michele and Chris Edelbrock
Sharkey’s Tavern – Brian and Deb Sharkey
Grosse Ile Pilot House
Grosse Ile Yacht Club- Tim and Kathy Walker
Grosse Ile Airport Staff – Derek Thiel, Caryn Johnson, Rod Eastom & Jim Farrell
Township Administration Office – Carol Knopp & Caitlin Poling
Grosse Ile Police Department
Grosse Ile Fire Department – all volunteers and specifically Wanda Ryan for her help in pulling everything together for safety, police, fire and EMT.
2. Mr. Reaume presented a proposed plan for a signboard at the northeast corner of Parkway and Meridian from the Island Beautification Committee and sought Board input on the potential project which may require a Special Land Use review. This project is designed to help curb the sign blight that occurs at Four Corners (Grosse Ile Parkway and Meridian) by providing one permanent location for community groups to post signs of the same size in a neat manner. Further meetings will be conducted with the Grosse Ile Rotary and Island Beautification Committee to further explore the idea.
3. Confirmation of Sharkey’s Tavern Lease Amendment
An Amendment to the lease agreement with Sharkey’s Tavern was required in order to receive a liquor license. The State of Michigan objected to the Township receiving over 10% of sales as rent when liquor sales are involved. However, having a base rent figure and a percentage on top
of the base rent would be acceptable under State guidelines for liquor licenses. Due to the urgency of the matter and in an attempt to obtain the liquor license without further delay, the
changes were made to the lease agreement administratively and now requires the Board to confirm the lease amendment.
Motion 06-073, Motion Pociask, second O’Connor, to confirm the Sharkey’s Tavern Lease Amendment as follows: Monthly base rent in the amount of $2,000 and 10% of the grosse revenues received, less tenant obligations for sales tax. The base rent is reviewable annually. All aye. Motion carried.
ACTION ITEMS:
Action Item # 5 was moved forward in the Action Items in order to accommodate the Township Planner.
5. 06-074 Motion Raithel, second O’Connor, at the recommendation of the Airport Commerce Park Commission, the Township Board hereby adopts the Marketing and Land Use Plan developed by LSL Planning, Inc. as the official marketing and land use plan for the Commerce Park. This adoption is contingent upon LSL Planning, Inc. considering all suggestions and recommendations formulated in the second public hearing held on August 14th, 2006.
All aye. Motion carried 6-0.
1. 06-075 Motion O’Connor, Second Will to accept the 33rd District Court Financial Audit Report. All aye. Resolution adopted.
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT 33RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2005
WHEREAS, the governing body for the Township of Grosse Ile has received
and reviewed the Annual Financial Report submitted by Darnell & Meyering, P.C.,
for the 33rd District Court for the year ending December 31, 2005.
NOW THEREFORE, the Township of Grosse Ile hereby resolves that the
Annual Financial Report be accepted as submitted.
I, Ute O’Connor, Clerk of the Township of Grosse Ile, Wayne County,
Michigan hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the
Township of Grosse Ile at a meeting held on August 14, 2006.
2. 06-076 Motion Raithel, second O’Connor, to appoint Annette M. Wurtsmith as the full time, bargaining unit Finance/Taxing Assistant at an hourly rate of $22.11, subject to the terms and conditions as detailed in the August 7, 2006 letter of offer from the Township Manager. All aye. Motion carried.
06-077 Motion Raithel, second O’Connor, to appoint Annette M. Wurtsmith as Deputy Treasurer. All aye. Motion carried.
3. Supervisor Kobiljak read a notice from Recreation Director Rooney regarding the 2006 CDBG Sub-recipient Agreements which indicates that no Board action is required at this time.
4. 06-078 Motion Wojewodzic, second Pociask, recommendation that the Township Board authorize Cyngus Systems, Inc. upgrade existing VHS tape security camera system to digital
format and install wireless camera at the intersection of Meridian Road and Grosse Ile Parkway. Further, if the purpose presented and intended changes in any fashion; the Police Commission will seek approval from the Township Board before implementing any changes. There was discussion at the Board level and comments from members of the audience.
Motion carried 5-1, Treasurer Raithel voted no.
5. This item was moved forward in the agenda.
6. 06-079 Motion Pociask, second Wojewodzic, to appoint Mr. Randy Thomas to the Community Recreation Commission for the term length of August 14, 2006 to April 3, 2008.
All aye. Motion carried.
Discussion Items: None
Extended Public Comment: Limited to 5 minutes per person.
1. T. Burkhart, Elbamar, commented on the budget Stabalization Fund Act and asked when the next Brownfield Authority meeting will be held.
2. G. Jones, asked if Brownfield Grants have been reviewed by the Commerce Park Commission.
3. K. Risko, continued reading her letter of response to the Township Supervisor’s article in the Ile Camera and asked for another explanation of the undesignated fund balance.
4. D. Ledbetter, 6th St., Likes the idea of the Four Corners Sign Board and suggested the township have maintenance staff maintain the lawns at Centennial Farm instead of outside contractors.
5. R. Kanjorski, Groh Road, informed the Board that Southgate does not prosecute any violations caught on camera system and commented that he wants the Board to provide response to audience questions and comments before them.
Supervisor Kobiljak, remarked that pending litigation is not something discussed publicly; if there are specific questions by members of the community he will be happy to meet with them by appointment.
Mr. Kobiljak also stated that Public Comment is Public Comment and is not intended to be a debate.
Adjourn
Motion Raithel, second O’Connor, to adjourn the Regular Meeting. Meeting adjourned at
9:40 p.m.
Ute O’Connor, Township Clerk
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