May 18, 2005

 

 

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE

REGULAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

Tuesday, May 10, 2005

2840 Fisher Avenue

Commerce Township, Michigan 48390

 

 

CALL TO ORDER: Supervisor Thomas Zoner called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and introduced the members of the Board.

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG

 

ROLL CALL:   Present:              Thomas K. Zoner, Supervisor

                                                        Sandra Abrams, Clerk

                                                        Susan Gross, Treasurer

                                                        Debra Kirkwood, Trustee

                                                        Robert Long, Trustee

                                                        Daniel Munro, Trustee

                                                        Rick Sovel, Trustee

 

                           Also Present:     Phillip Adkison, Township Attorney

Jay James, Giffels-Webster Engineers

Christina Michaels, Township Attorney

 

                                                       

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

MOTION by Abrams, supported by Gross, to approve the Regular Township Board Meeting minutes of April 12, 2005 with a correction to page 4 Item 9 Consent Agenda – “No action taken on B” and the Motion shall read: “MOTION by Long, supported by Munro, to approve that Commerce Lake Association can apply for a goose round up.” MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS:

Received and filed

 

 

PRESENTATIONS:

Library Logo/Slogan Award Announcement – Eric Suess, Library Director

 

Slogan:

1st place: Enriching Our Community One Page at a Time (Annette Quaderer)

2nd place: Develops Minds, Builds Community (Marc Waldman)

3rd place: Tomorrow’s Future Today (Richard D. Perry)

 

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PRESENTATIONS (continued)

 

Logos:

1st place: L8 – square inside diamond with cattail design (Stephanie Armstrong)

2nd place: L10 – name between columns (Greg Sancricca)

3rd place: L28 – globe/book graphic with library name (Al Tanimto)

 

Library Construction/Renovation Evaluation

Chuck Kummer, O’Brien Waterford Construction

 

 

PETITIONS:

Carpenter Court Paving Petition

 

Phillip Adkison, Township Attorney said the Township could require 100% approval of those who hold an interest in the easement or utilize the broad reading of the interpretation clause.

 

Supervisor Thomas Zoner advised the public that he would like to meet with a representative of the homeowners to discuss their request to pave Carpenter Court.

 

 

DIRECTOR REPORTS:

Joseph Schornack, Fire Chief

Todd Martin, Fire Marshall

Lt. Dennis Davis, Oakland County Sheriff’s Department

Jeffrey Bowdell, Building-Zoning Director

Kelly Knight, Senior and Community Services Director

Eric Seuss, Library Director

Jay James, Giffels-Webster Engineering Report

Kathleen Pogarch, Assessing Director

Kathleen Bartoluzzi, Interim Planning Director

 

 

ITEM 1:5-10 APPROVAL OF AGENDA

MOTION by Sovel, supported by Abrams, to approve the Agenda with the following additions: New Business; E. Township e-mail, F. Acceptance of Internship Program, G. Plumbing and Mechanical Inspectors Position

and re-title Consent Agenda Item 9E Downtown Development Authority Bond Resolution.                                                                   MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

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ITEM 2:5-10 PUBLIC COMMENTS

Glen Short, 5140 Driftwood Drive is requesting the use of a projector for a pubic meeting that will be held by the Watershed Advisory Group.

 

Hanna Donnigan 630 Commerce Road would like to see a new larger structure in place of the Byers home.

 

ITEM 3:5-10 BOARD APPOINTMENTS

A.     Appointment of Library Board

 

MOTION by Gross, supported by Kirkwood, to approve the recommendation of the Township Supervisor to appoint the following to the Library Board:

 

Jason Pernick, 1 year term

Betsy Lafond, 1 year term

Barb Garbutt, 2-year term

Carol Keeler, 2-year term

Ann Marie Kelly, 3 year term

Judy Sternburg, 3 year term

Rick Sovel, Trustee, end of his term.

                                                                                                                                                                                    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

B.    Norman Levine – Downtown Development Authority Reappointment – 4 year term

Mr. Levine was not present.

 

C.    James Gotts – Downtown Development Authority Reappointment – 4 year term

 

MOTION by Gross, supported by Munro, to approve the recommendation of the Township Supervisor to reappoint James Gotts to the Downtown Development Authority for a 4-year term expiring May 10, 2009.

 

ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES:                        Gross, Munro, Long, Sovel, Abrams, Zoner

NAYS:                                                    Kirkwood

                                                                                                                                                                                    MOTION CARRIED

 

MOTION by Abrams, supported by Zoner, to reappoint Norman Levine, to the Downtown Development Authority for a 4-year term expiring May 10, 2009.

                                                                                                                                                           

ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES:                                          Abrams, Zoner, Long

NAYS:                                 Sovel, Munro, Kirkwood, Gross                                            

                                                                                                                                                                                    MOTION FAILED

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ITEM 3:5-10 BOARD APPOINTMENTS (continued)

 

D.    Mary Ston– Parks and Recreation Committee Reappointment – 3 year term

 

MOTION by Gross, supported by Kirkwood, to reappoint Mary Ston to the Parks and Recreation Committee for a 3-year term, expiring May 10, 2008.

                                                                        MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

ITEM 4:5-10 PUBLIC HEARINGS

A.  Mount Royal Polvadera/Creedmore Bridges Special Assessment District Establishment Resolution.

 

Jay James, Giffels-Webster Engineers reviewed the SAD.

 

Supervisor Thomas Zoner opened the Public Hearing.

 

Rusty Rosman 1081 Island Drive in favor.

 

Richard Roback 160 Polvadera against the bridge but will go along with it. 

 

Joe Derderian1045 Commerce Road with objections.

 

Henry Derderian 1075 Commerce Road with objections.

 

Andy Kowall 1185 South Lake Drive, Novi (owner of a lot in the subdivision) he stated he received a letter but his sidwell number is not on the roll.  He has objections.

 

Pete Lesner 1050 Polvadera was present with questions.

 

Ilene Rehse 3141 Ridgemont with objections.

 

Gary Hooverson 3163 Ridgemont with objections and challenges the efficiency of the petition.

 

Lisa Carr 4651 Sundew with objections to the Polvadera project but not the Creedmoor project.  Would like this project to be separate.

 

Susan Holden 4293 Creedmoor in favor.

 

Frederick Weber 4955 Whitlow Court in favor.

 

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Mount Royal Polvadera/Creedmore Bridges (Public Hearing continued)

John Brennan 4609 Alban.

 

Brian 320 Creedmoor in favor.

 

Jack Holden 4293 Creedmoor in favor.

 

Bob Husak 4690 Catalina in favor.

 

Rob Haworth 627 Sherwood in favor.

 

Mark Mandrake 910 Sherbrook in favor.

 

George Manor 876 Ridgemont in favor.

 

Charles Lodge 4920 Whitlow in favor

 

Supervisor Thomas Zoner closed the Public Hearing.

 

The following letters of objections were received:

Andrew Kowal, Lot 3 Polvadera

Gary Hooverson 3163 Ridgemont

Carmel & Roseanne Attard, Joseph & Diane Pace, Joseph Pace Jr. 4381 South Commerce Road

Carmel & Roseanne Attard and Joseph & Diane Pace 4417 South Commerce Road

Barbara Gaul Sidwell 17-10-177-012

William R. Schumacher II and Sheryl L. Schumacher 4866 Sundew St.

Justine Brennecke 245 Foxbury

Joan Cook 877 Commerce Road

Al Szymanski 723 Sherbrooke Drive

Steve Jagusch 4691 Camelina

 

Letter of approval:

Charlene Clucas 4758 Sundew

 

MOTION by Gross, supported by Munro, to approve the Resolution of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Commerce Determining to Undertake an Improvement Project and to Establish and Maintain a Special Assessment District to Pay Costs Associated Therewith and Approving the Plans and Estimates of Costs Therefore, known as Mt. Royal Polvadera/Creedmore Bridge Special Assessment District.

                                                                                                                                                                                    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

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ITEM 5:5-10 CONTRACTS AWARDS AND AGREEMENTS

A.     Microbial Testing/Inspection for Byer’s Residence

 

MOTION by Sovel, supported by Munro, to approve Microbial Testing/inspection for Byer’s Residence by Santi-Air, cost not to exceed $2,700.00, funds to come from the Parks and Recreation Millage.     

 

ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES:                             Sovel, Munro, Zoner, Gross, Abrams

NAYS:                                               Long, Kirkwood

MOTION CARRIED

 

B.  Library Cleaning Service

 

MOTION by Munro, supported by Zoner, to approve the Library Cleaning Service to Executive Building Services at a monthly cost of $1,135.00 to include carpet and floor.                                                                              MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

B.     Consider Library Vending Contract

 

MOTION by Munro, supported by Abrams, to approve a contract with Vendtek for a snack and drink machine for the library and to monitor the service.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES:                    Munro, Kirkwood, Abrams, Gross, Sovel, Zoner

NAYS:                                                        Long

MOTION CARRIED

 

C.    Intergovernmental Water Service Agreement

Jay James, Giffels-Webster Engineers reviewed the Agreement.

 

MOTION by Zoner, supported by Sovel, to approve the Intergovernmental Water Service Agreement between the Charter Township of Commerce and the Village of Wolverine Lake.                                                           MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

ITEM 6:5-10 INTRODUCTIONS

A.     An Amendment to Ordinance No. 79, the Charter Township of Commerce Fee Ordinance, Section 23.1-A and 23.4D Water and Sewer Charges, to be known as Ordinance No. 79-05-26

 

MOTION by Munro, supported by Sovel, to Introduce the Charter Township of Commerce an Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 79, Fee Ordinance to be known as Ordinance No. 79-05-26 and publish and post in the manner

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Ordinance No. 79-05-26 (Motion continued)

prescribed by law and bring back for Adoption at the next scheduled Township Board Meeting.                                                         MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

ITEM 7:5-10 ADOPTIONS

A.     An Amendment to Ordinance No. 55, the Charter Township of Commerce Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Text Amendment in Section 1500, Light Industrial-Principal Uses Permitted, to be known as Ordinance No. 55-05-171.

 

MOTION by Munro, supported by Gross, to Adopt the Charter Township of Commerce an Ordinance to Amend Article XV of the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Commerce, to be known as Ordinance No. 55-05-171 and publish and post in the manner prescribed by law.

                                                                                                                                                                                    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

B.    An Emergency Services Cost Recovery Ordinance to Authorize the Collection of Fees for Emergency Police, Fire, Medical and Rescue Services, to be known as Ordinance No. 98-05-0.

 

MOTION by Munro, supported by Kirkwood, to Adopt the Charter Township of Commerce Emergency Services Cost Recovery Ordinance to be known as Ordinance No. 98-05-0 and publish and post in the manner prescribed by law.

                                                                                                                                                                                    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

C.    An Amendment to Ordinance No. 25, the Charter Township of Commerce Curfew Ordinance, to control the Gathering of Minor Children on Streets and in Certain Public Establishments, to be known as Ordinance No. 25-05-02.

 

MOTION by Abrams, supported by Munro, to table the Charter Township of Commerce an Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 29, Curfew Ordinance to be known as Ordinance No. 25-05-02.        MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

ITEM 8:5-10 SITE CONDOMINIUMS AND PLATS

None

 

 

ITEM 9:5-10 CONSENT AGENDA

A.     Lake Sherwood Fireworks Application with Fire Marshall Recommendation

 

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ITEM 9:5-10 CONSENT AGENDA (continued)

 

B.    Resolution to Acquire Easement Interests in the Mt.