REGULAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
CALL
TO ORDER:
Supervisor Thomas Zoner called the meeting to order at
PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG
ROLL
CALL:
Present: Thomas K. Zoner,
Supervisor
Sandra
Abrams, Clerk
Susan
Gross, Treasurer
Debra
Kirkwood, Trustee
Robert
Long, Trustee
Rick
Sovel, Trustee
Absent:
Daniel Munro, Trustee
Also Present: Phillip Adkison, Township Attorney
Hans
Rentrop, Township Attorney
Loren
Crandell, Giffels-Webster Engineers
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES
MOTION by
Abrams, supported by
PRESENTATIONS:
MOTION by Sovel, supported by Abrams, to approve the Resolution
recognizing Todd Martin for dedicating 30 years of public service in
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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PRESENTATIONS
(continued):
MOTION by Sovel, supported by Abrams, to approve the Resolution
recognizing Susan Gross for dedicating 35 years of public service in
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
PETITIONS:
None
ITEM
1:2-12 APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by
Gross, supported by Abrams, to approve the Agenda with the addition adding the
appointment of Marvin Lee to the Parks and Recreation Committee under Item 4
Board Appointments.
MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ITEM 2:2-12 PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
ITEM 3:2-12 PUBLIC HEARINGS
Special Projects #27 Establish and Maintain the SAD
Supervisor Zoner
opened the Public Hearing
One resident
questioned the legal fees and why there was an increase in the connection
charge. Supervisor Thomas Zoner referred
him to Jeff Bowdell, Building and Zoning Director regarding the increase in the
connection charge and legal fees.
Supervisor Zoner
closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION by
Gross, supported by Abrams, to approve the Resolution Confirming Special
Assessment Roll for the Special Assessment District Designated Special Projects
No. 27.
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ITEM 3:2-12 PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued)
Special Projects #27 Establish and Maintain the SAD
(Motion continued)
ROLL
CALL VOTE:
AYES: Gross, Abrams,
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Munro
ITEM
4:2-12 BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Board
of Review
MOTION by
Abrams, supported by
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Parks
and Recreation Committee
MOTION by
Gross, supported by Abrams, to approve the appointment of Marvin Lee to the
Parks and Recreation Committee for a three year term expiring on
ITEM
5:2-12 CONTRACTS AWARDS AND AGREEMENTS
AT&T
Local Franchise Agreement
Phillip Adkison, Township Attorney gave a review
of the agreement.
MOTION
by
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ITEM
6:2-12 INTRODUCTIONS
Hans Rentrop, Township Attorney gave a review of
the Ordinance.
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ITEM
6:2-12 INTRODUCTIONS (continued)
Rusty Rosman, Chairperson of the Board of Review
also commented.
MOTION
by Gross, supported by Abrams, to Introduce an Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No.
73-95-0, The Charter Township of Commerce Hardship Tax Exemption Ordinance.
Ordinance to be known as 73-08-2 and to post and publish according to
law and bring back for Adoption at the next regular Township Board of Trustees
Meeting. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Phillip Adkison, Township Attorney gave a review
of the Ordinance.
Jeff Bowdell, Building and Zoning Director gave comment.
MOTION by Abrams, supported by Gross, to Introduce an Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 62, The
Charter Township of Commerce Water 7 Sewer Ordinance. Ordinance to be known as 62-08-38 2 and to
post and publish according to law and bring back for Adoption at the next
regular Township Board of Trustees Meeting.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Supervisor Thomas Zoner introduced Lieutenant
Clay Jansen of the Oakland County Sheriffs Department whom presented a monthly
report to the Board.
Supervisor
Thomas Zoner introduced Joseph
Schornack, Fire Chief whom presented a monthly report
to the Board.
ITEM
7:2-12 ADOPTIONS
ITEM
8:2-12 SITE CONDOMINIUMS AND PLATS
None
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ITEM
9:2-12 CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Banking Services
B.
Use of Improvement Revolving Funds for Payment
of Project Costs in SAD Districts
C.
5K Walk, Run
MOTION by
Sovel, supported by Abrams, to approve the Resolution of the Township Board of
the Charter Township of Commerce Consent Agenda.
ROLL
CALL VOTE:
AYES: Sovel, Abrams, Long,
NAYS: None
ABSENT:
Munro
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ITEM
10:2-12 PURCHASES
None
ITEM
11:2-12 OLD BUSINESS
None
ITEM
12:2-12 NEW BUSINESS
MOTION
by Abrams, supported
by Gross, to approve LLC Class C Liquor License Transfer from GEC Entertainment
L.L.C. located at 3100 E. West Maple,
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Loren
Crandell, Giffels-Webster Engineers gave a review of
the project.
MOTION
by Gross, supported
by
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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ITEM
12:2-12 NEW BUSINESS (continued)
Randy Hall, Chairperson of Union Local 2154,
I.A.F.F. was present and stated the Union supports the Contract.
MOTION
by Sovel, supported
by Abrams, to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Township
Board of the Charter Township of Commerce and the Charter Township of Commerce
Professional Fire Fighters Union Local 2154, I.A.F.F. for a two year extension
(April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2010) and authorize the appropriate
signatures.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Susan Gross gave a review of the Resolution.
MOTION by
Gross, supported by Abrams, to approve the Resolution Amending Resolution
Confirming Special Assessment Roll for the Special Assessment District
Designated Special Projects No. 26 and authorize the appropriate signatures.
ROLL
CALL VOTE:
AYES: Gross, Abrams,
NAYS: None
ABSENT:
Munro
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Susan Gross gave a review of the Resolution.
MOTION by
Gross, supported by Abrams, to approve the Resolution Amending Resolution
Confirming Special Assessment Roll for the Special Assessment District
Designated Wildwood Commons Off-Site Sewer Special Assessment District and
authorize the appropriate signatures.
ROLL
CALL VOTE:
AYES: Gross, Abrams, Sovel, Long,
NAYS: None
ABSENT:
Munro
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ITEM
12:2-12 NEW BUSINESS (continued)
MOTION
by Sovel, supported by
MOTION by
Long supported by Sovel, to Table the Tri-Party Funds for overlays on three
primary roads in
ROLL
CALL VOTE:
AYES: Long, Sovel,
NAYS: Zoner
ABSENT:
Munro
Emily Dubey, Parks and Recreation Director, gave a review of the Motion made by the Parks and Recreation Committee regarding Dodge Park V irrigation.
William Petsch,
Discussion by Board
members followed.
MOTION by Zoner, supported by Abrams to direct Emily Dubey, Parks and Recreation
Director, to pursue installation of a well to supply irrigation at Dodge Park V
for the athletic fields. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ITEM
14:2-12 ORDERS
MOTION
by Abrams, supported by Gross, to approve the orders with additions. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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ITEM
15:2-12 OTHER MATTERS
Phillip Adkison, Township Attorney apprised the Board on the expansion of the wastewater treatment plant.
Rick Sovel stated that the discussion meeting
scheduled for April 2008 between the Township Board and the Library Board needs
to be rescheduled due to lack of attendance.
An alternative date will be brought before the Township Board for approval.
ITEM 13:2-12 EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION by Abrams, supported by
ROLL CALL
VOTE:
AYES: Abrams,
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Munro MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Entered into
Executive Session at 8-45 p.m.
Returned from
Executive Session at
ITEM
16:2-12 ADJOURNMENT
MOTION
by Gross, supported by Abrams, to adjourn the meeting at
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
______________________________
Sandra Abrams, CMC
Clerk,