REGULAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Thomas Zoner called the meeting to order at
ROLL CALL: Present: Thomas K. Zoner, Supervisor
Sandra Abrams,
Clerk
Susan
Gross, Treasurer
Robert J.
Long, Trustee
Cheryl
Magalski, Trustee
Daniel
Munro, Trustee
Absent: Rick Sovel, Trustee (excused)
Also Present: Phillip Adkison, Township Attorney
Loren Crandell, Giffels-Webster Engineers
Jay James, Giffels-Webster Engineers
Christina Michaels, Township Attorney
MOTION by Abrams, supported by Gross, to
approve the Regular Township Board Meeting minutes of
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Received
and filed
PRESENTATIONS:
None
Lt.
Dennis Davis, Oakland County Sheriff’s Department
Joseph
Schornack, Fire Chief
Jeffrey
Bowdell, Building-Zoning Director
Constance
Guest, Planning Director
Kathleen
Pogarch, Assessing
Kelly Knight,
Senior Center Director
Jay James, Giffels-Webster Engineers
Supervisor
Thomas Zoner welcomed students from
ITEM 1:2-10
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Munro,
supported by Magalski, to approve the Agenda with the following changes: move
item 12B to Item 4 and in the Consent Agenda, add Item B - Fire Station Number 1 – Amendment of Purchase
Agreement and add Item C - Resolution Authorizing Deed Restrictions and the
Amendment of Purchase Agreement for Sale of Property to Fire Station No. 1 LLC.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ITEM 2:2-10
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Glen
Short –
·
Passed out a brochure explaining the new Fertilizer
Ordinance. There will be a public
information meeting on
·
Working with Kelly Knight on an educational program for
township residents.
Susan
Auerbach 9005
Richard
Walter 864 Dunreath,
Library
issue - Supervisor Thomas Zoner asked for any comments regarding library
services. No comments were made.
A. Barbara Rosman, Re-appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals
for a 3-Year Term ending March 9, 2007.
MOTION by Munro, to
appoint Barbara Rosman to the Zoning Board of appeals for a 1-Year Term ending
FAILED DUE TO LACK OF SUPPORT
MOTION by Munro, to
table Barbara Rosman, Re-appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals until Rick
Sovel is present.
FAILED DUE TO LACK OF SUPPORT
MOTION by Abrams,
supported by Long, to appoint Barbara Rosman to the Zoning Board of appeals for
a 3-Year Term ending
ROLL CALL VOTE
AYES: Magalski,
Gross, Abrams, Long, Zoner
NAYS: Munro
ABSENT: Sovel MOTION CARRIED
ITEM 12:2-10 NEW BUSINESS (moved)
B.
MOTION by Gross,
supported by Magalski, to approve the Charter Township of Commerce, Michigan
Installment Purchase Agreement (
ROLL CALL VOTE
AYES: Munro,
Magalski, Gross, Abrams, Long, Zoner
NAYS:
ABSENT: Sovel MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ITEM 4:2-10
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Gypsy Moth 2004 Special Assessment District Roll Resolution
Supervisor Thomas Zoner opened the
Public Hearing
Opposed:
·
Steven Sechelar 2096 Golfcrest. He said that he never saw any gypsy moths in
the area and is also concerned how the areas were selected.
·
Eller Pizarek 3875 Balmony. He does not believe this is an effective way
of treatment because the spray cannot get to hidden moths and egg masses.
Gypsy Moth
2004 (continued)
In support:
·
Chris Darrin,
·
Marie Schroader
·
Harold Fox 5435 Inverarry
·
Kelly Staron
·
William Gulf
Michael Derum
Linda Baldwin 1948 Oakside Court asked
what type of trees gypsy moths attack.
She lost three (3) trees to gypsy moths and said the program does not
work.
Letters received in opposition:
Joseph Deinek
Anthony Jordan 4180 E. Commerce Road
John and Sarah Kanowski
Danny Callahan
Arlene Wrask
Jay Herdman
Letters received in support:
Keith and Kathy Attar 2200 Glen Iris
Supervisor Thomas Zoner closed the
Public Hearing
MOTION by Gross,
supported by Magalski, to approve the Resolution Confirming Special Assessment
Roll for the Special Assessment District Designated Gypsy Moth 2004 Special
Assessment District.
ROLL CALL VOTE
AYES: Munro,
Magalski, Gross, Abrams, Long, Zoner
NAYS:
ABSENT: Sovel MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B. Mimosa Estates Sanitary Sewer Special Assessment District
Roll Resolution
Supervisor Thomas Zoner opened the
Public Hearing
No one was present.
Supervisor Thomas Zoner closed the
Public Hearing
Mimosa Estates
(continued)
MOTION by Gross,
second by Magalski, to approve the Resolution Confirming
the Special Assessment Roll for the Special Assessment District to be Known as
Mimosa Estates Sewer Special Assessment District.
MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C. Special Projects No. 21 Special Assessment District Roll
Resolution
Supervisor Thomas Zoner opened the
Public Hearing
No one present had any objections or
comments
Supervisor Thomas Zoner closed the
Public Hearing
MOTION by Abrams,
supported by Magalski, to approve the Resolution Confirming Special Assessment
Roll for the Special Assessment District Designated Special Projects No. 21.
ROLL CALL VOTE
AYES: Munro,
Magalski, Gross, Abrams, Long, Zoner
NAYS:
ABSENT: Sovel MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ITEM 5:2-10
CONTRACTS AWARDS AND AGREEMENTS
A. Seeley Drain Improvement Contract Award
Jay James, Giffels-Webster Engineers
explained the contract.
MOTION by Munro,
supported by Gross, to approve the recommendation of Giffels-Webster Engineers
to award the Seeley Drain Improvement Contract to Michigan Aquatic Control,
Inc. at an amount not to exceed $23,164.00.
This is subject to obtaining a license agreement or necessary easements
with property owners. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
None
Ordinance
55-04-158 (continued)
MOTION by Munro,
supported by Gross, to Adopt an Amendment to the Charter Township of Commerce
Ordinance No. 55, to Amend Article XX, Section 2011 to be known as Ordinance
55-04-158 and to give publication in the manner prescribed by law. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B. An Amendment to the Charter Township of Commerce Ordinance
No 55, the Zoning Ordinance, to Amend Articles IV, V, VII, and XX, to Revise
Locations and Requirements of Child Care Organizations, to be known as
Ordinance 55-04-159.
MOTION by Munro,
supported by Abrams, to Adopt an Amendment to the Charter Township of Commerce
Ordinance No. 55, the Zoning Ordinance, to amend Articles IV, V, VII and XX to
be known as Ordinance 55-04-159 and to give publication in the manner
prescribed by law. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C. An Amendment to the Charter Township of Commerce Ordinance
No 55, the Zoning Ordinance, to Re-zone the Southeast Corner of M-5 and Maple
Roads, to be known as Ordinance 55-04-160.
MOTION by Abrams,
supported by Gross, to Adopt an Amendment to the Charter Township of Commerce
Ordinance No. 55, the Zoning Ordinance, to Re-zone the Southeast corner of M-5
and Maple Roads, to be known as Ordinance 55-04-160 and to give publication in
the manner prescribed by law.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
D. An Amendment to the Charter Township of Commerce Ordinance
No 55, the Zoning Ordinance, to Rezone the Southwest Corner of M-5 and Maple
Roads, to be known as Ordinance 55-04-161.
MOTION by Abrams,
supported by Gross, to Adopt an Amendment to the Charter Township of Commerce
Ordinance No. 55, the Zoning Ordinance, to Rezone the Southwest corner of M-5
and Maple Roads, to be known as Ordinance 55-04-161 and to give publication in
the manner prescribed by law.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E. An Amendment to the Charter Township of Commerce Ordinance
No 79, the Fee Ordinance, to Amend Sections 12, 13, 14 and 15, to Set Forth
Revised Fees, to be known as Ordinance 79-04-23.
MOTION by Gross,
supported by Abrams, to Adopt an Amendment to the Charter Township of Commerce
Ordinance No. 79, the Fee Ordinance, to Amend Sections 12, 13, 14 and 15, to be
known as Ordinance 79-04-23 and to give publication in the manner prescribed by
law. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ITEM 8:2-10 SITE CONDOMINIUMS AND PLATS
A.
MOTION by Abrams, supported by Gross, to
approve Claran Industrial Park Final Preliminary Plat Approval for a one (1)
year extension.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B.
Ladd Industrial Subdivision Final Preliminary Plat Approval Extension
MOTION by Abrams, supported by Gross, to
approve Ladd Industrial Subdivision Final Preliminary Plat Approval for a one
(1) year extension.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ITEM 9:2-10 CONSENT AGENDA
A.
B.
Fire Station Number 1 – Amendment of Purchase Agreement