2010-12-13 Dog Licensing Ordinance
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Thursday, December 30, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
2010-11-08 Minutes
Printed as submitted
Page 1 of 7 - Regular Board Meeting – November 08, 2010
State of Michigan
County of Shiawassee
Charter Township of Owosso
Be it known that the Owosso Charter Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Monday November 08, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. in the Township Board Room, located at 2998 W. M 21, Owosso, Michigan 48867.
Call to Order: Supervisor Miller led the Pledge to the Flag.
Introduction: Lily Frink a sophomore at O.E. is in attendance as part of her leadership award.
Members in attendance: Roll Call: Supervisor Miller-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Clerk Gute-Yes, Trustee Archer- Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes.
Others Present: Attorney Bowne, Fire Chief Johnson, Asst. Chief Thornburg, and MMR Manager MacDonald, Assessor Schweikert.
Agenda: Miller requests to address Williamston Products after the first public comment as item 6 A. and to remove the “number 2” and change it to “14” under New Business item A so that it reads “14 Results – Assessor”. Moved Treasurer Cudney, Second Trustee Schultz to accept the agenda as printed with those changes. Roll Call: Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Supervisor Miller-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Clerk Gute-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes.
Minutes-Previous Meeting: Board members Gute, Campbell and Krajcovic wish to strike “of them” from line 18 on page 5 of item D, to strike “Trustee Campbell-Yes” from the roll call vote under Payment of Bills line 25 and to strike “Trustee Campbell” and insert second by “Treasurer Cudney” under Adjournment on page 7 line 7. Moved Trustee Archer, Second Treasurer Cudney to approve the October 11, 2010 minutes with the corrections. Roll Call: Supervisor Miller-NO, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Clerk Gute-Yes, Trustee Schultz-NO, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes.
Treasurer’s Report: Attached to minutes. Krajcovic inquires as to who absorbs the credit card charges when taxpayers pay on line by credit card. Cudney states the taxpayer. Moved Trustee Schultz, Second Clerk Gute to accept the September 30, 2010 treasurer’s report as printed. Roll Call: Trustee Campbell-Yes, Supervisor Miller-Yes, Clerk Gute-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes.
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Public Comments: Opened at 7:10 pm and closed at 7:28 pm.
Resident Richard Zemcik states he is having trouble with a lady on Ruess Rd. thinking she is beautifying the ditch by filling it in with rocks. He states the lady’s home is actually built on the ditch right of way and he wanted the board to be aware of these things. He also tried calling the township but there is no listing in the new phone book. He found the number in an old phone book but no one was at the hall, though there was a recording that said if you want to get a hold of Supervisor Dick Gute to call this number.
Miller states he had a company change the recordings and the company even charged us to switch everything. He does realize it still states Supervisor Gute and he is waiting for the company to call him back to fix it. He hopes to have it fixed this week.
Mr. Zemcik states he is working with SCDC Tony Neuman regarding the ditch. He also heard Miller was going to go out there. Mr. Zemcik’s concern is that he is going to lose 100 acres if it floods. Six (6) houses could also be lost to flooding if it isn’t taken care of.
Miller states he had been to the lady’s home 3 to 5 times. He also went there with SCRC Manager Lonny Latunski.
Miller states the lady could petition for the drain to be cleaned out, though it would be necessary for her to collect signatures from 50% of the property owners in the drain district to be approved. His opinion is that it would be difficult for her to obtain enough signatures because it would be necessary for the property owners to pay for it. The Township would also be liable for the at-large portion as well.
Gute states the lady has requested her to visit the site as well, though Gute was not able to do so until after the election. She asked if anyone had checked where the drain was plugged towards Wilkinson Rd.
Miller states the lady would not allow him on her property to do that.
Gute states township phone numbers had not been listed in the phonebook since the township changed to Charter Communications phone service. She will contact Charter regarding this. She states it was the main (menu) recording that Miller had the company change. It is Miller’s personal voicemail recording that he needs to change and how to do that is in his instruction booklet.
Resident Jeff Sines states nothing has been done regarding 659 Hollywood Dr. They’ve not painted, sided, filled the holes in, etc. The township has spent money to have Mr. Bowne send the homeowner a letter but nothing has been done. He brought this up 10 months ago and felt 10 months had been long enough.
Bowne states he spoke with Bob on this last week. He told Bob to go there, interview the people to see if it is done and that he would need to bring it to the Township board if they are still in violation. If they are in violation, then the Township needed to take action.
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Public Comments (cont.):
Miller states he and Administrator Delaney visited the home and the homeowner stated he had been without work for some time. However, he was just getting back to work so Miller and Delaney gave him an extension.
Gute can’t understand why tickets were not being used like they use to.
Miller asked Mr. Sines to be patient. He and Administrator Delaney worked with Mr. Lee for 2 or 3 years to clean up his place. It looks nice now and we didn’t give him a ticket.
Mr. Signs felt a job wasn’t necessary to make the homeowner fill in the holes he has dug in his yard since the dirt is already there. Nor was a job necessary to have him remove the pile of wood he has piled against the fence.
Resident Mike Thornton realizes there are numerous violations with Mr. Siminski and would like to know the status of Mr. Siminski’s special use permit.
Attorney Bowne states it is still going to court, though the process-server can never catch Mr. Siminski at home.
Mr. Thornton states he inquired about the special use permit 2 meetings ago and can understand what Mr. Sines is saying. We’re going nowhere. He feels everyone in the Township is afraid of this guy and wants to know why. Just go out there and get it done he said.
6a) Williamston Products – Public Hearing: Brent Jones from SEDP explained the intricacies of CDBG Grant. Williamston Products CFO Mike Isaacs gave a brief history of Williamston Products and the purpose and use of the grant. Public comments were addressed, though no objections.
Resolution Trustee Krajcovic, Second Trustee Archer to resolve the resolution as presented:
Whereas, Owosso Charter Township has submitted a Notice of Intent for a Job Training Community Development Block Grant for Williamston Products, Inc.; and
Whereas, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation has reviewed above mentioned Notice of intent, and has invited the Township to submit a grant application for said project; and
Whereas, the Township has determined that it is in its best interest to accept said invitation and directed the Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership to submit a Job Training Community Development Block Grant application on its behalf in support of Williamston Products, Inc. hiring and training of 76 individuals.
Whereas, the total cost of the project is anticipated to be $695,300, of which $304,000 will be reimbursed via the job Training Community Development Block Grant, and the remainder to be privately funded by Williamston Products, Inc.; and
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Resolution (Cont.)
Whereas, said project is consistent with the community development plan outlined in the application; and
Whereas, it is anticipated that at least 51% of beneficiaries of this project will be low to moderate income persons; and
Whereas, project costs shall not be incurred prior to a formal grant award; prior to completion of the environmental review procedures; and prior to formal, written authorization to incur costs being received from Program Administration, Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Board of Owosso Charter Township hereby formally authorizes the submission of a Job Training Community Development Block Grant application in support of the Williamston Products, inc. expansion.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Board authorizes Township Supervisor Danny Miller to sign all required Application forms and execute any and all documents required for the execution and administration of said grant.
ALL RESOLUTIONS AND PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS INSOFAR AS THEY CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION BE AND THE SAME ARE HEREBY RESCINDED.
Roll Call: Clerk Gute-Yes, Supervisor Miller-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes.
Sheriff’s Dept. Rep./County/State Rep. Comments SCSD Report attached to minutes. The SCSD responded to two hundred and forty three (243) incidents within the Township during the month of October 2010.
Cemetery Report: Report on file. Two (2) open/close burials and two (2) foundations reported for the month of October 2010, for a total income of $800.00.
Assessor Report: Report on file. Assessor Schweikert states he received a passing score of 95 out of 100 on the 14 point mini review from the State of Michigan Tax Commission (Department of Treasury).
Fire Report: Report on file. The department responded to sixteen (16) alarms during the month of October 2010.
Ambulance Report: Report on file. MMR responded to forty-three (43) medical calls for the month of October 2010. Manager MacDonald researched the complaint Mr. Crawford had reported last month regarding an MMR ambulance running with siren on but no lights. Because Manager MacDonald was not given the specific date and time he could not find anything, though all MMR personnel have been informed of the situation.
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Building Inspector/Code Enforcer: Report on file. 2 Building, 6 Mechanical, 2 Electrical, 1 lot split and 1 other (Sign) permits were issued for the month of October 2010. Total amount collected for permits fees is $1,838.00.
Unfinished Business:
A) Williamston Products – Public Hearing: Moved and addressed under Public Comments item 6. A.
B) Website Proposal – Doug Cornell: Original design and submit for approval (5 hrs). Create initial website layout and user interface (up to 5 additional pages) (10 hours). Train 2 end-users to create and add content (4hours). Total estimated time allowance of 15hours, the cost will not exceed $950. Does not include e-commerce or a database (available at additional cost). There are additional website ownership and domain costs. Additional quotes will be provided at the next meeting.
C) M 21 Property Zoning Change: Additional information will be available at the December meeting.
D) Cemetery – 1) Tree Removal, 2) Fence, 3) Leaves, 4) Rules: Tree: Wienert is busy right now. It could be another 5 weeks before they remove the tree. Scott Sparks would like the wood, though it would be necessary for him to cut the logs and remove them from the cemetery. It is Gute’s opinion that the Township should post a notice for the free wood in the Township outdoor bulletin board than to arbitrarily give the wood to one person and questions whether Mr. Sparkes would have insurance if he were injured cutting the wood in the cemetery. She will contact the insurance agency.
Fence: Gute’s opinion is that it was wrong to place the fence where it is and states the board needs to correct the mistake, though she did not feel the entire fence needed to be moved. Her reason to have it moved is because the Township spent money digging the ditch, paid attorney fees for the contracts that were signed giving the property owner’s “possession” of the ditch and they (property owner’s) are to maintain the ditch.
A bid was provided from BELIEVERS Tree Service and Maintenance (solicitation unknown). Gute believes she can get volunteers to move it.
Miller informs the board that he would vote no on moving the fence. Schultz agrees with Miller.
No action was taken to move the fence.
Leaves: Schultz and Krajcovic feel Mr. Blevins is doing a good job taking care of the leaves.
Miller states the reason he placed leaves on the agenda is because Krajcovic mentioned the board would allocate a certain amount for raking.
Krajcovic states the board did discuss it, though she could not remember the amount discussed.
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D) Cemetery – 1) Tree Removal, 2) Fence, 3) Leaves, 4) Rules (cont.):
Gute’s opinion is that the board is again picking on Mr. Blevins because the board paid persons to assist previous maintenance personnel with leaf raking without limiting the price and; no other maintenance person was required to obtain burning permits and; no other maintenance person was made to haul the leaves across the road or to the back of the cemetery.
Gute states it had been decided at the last meeting that the board would leave the raking price alone this year because the trees had been trimmed and the board was allowing Mr. Blevins to burn the leaves again instead of having him haul them elsewhere, therefore she could not understand why Miller brought the issue up again.
Miller states he brought it up again because Krajcovic had brought it up. Gute states “and we already decided to leave it alone this year”! Then, we will leave it at that said Miller.
Rules: Some board members wish to obtain additional cemetery rules outside of those presented by Gute. Gute explained the reason she addressed the 1ft diameter maintenance around headstones by loved ones is because it states such in the cemetery ordinance. To be addressed again next month.
Krajcovic states it is time for the board to look at lot prices again for non-residents.
E) Demis & Wenzlick Auditors: Miller obtained the 3year lock-in audit price agreement from Demis & Wenzlick PC, CPA and states it is up to the board if they want to do this. Gute reminds the board they already voted to do this at the October meeting.
New Business:
A) 14 Results – Assessor: Assessor Schweikert addressed the results during his report.
B) MTA Conference – Grand Rapids Jan 26, 27, 28: Miller announces both the MTA Conference and the Shiawassee County MTA Annual Dinner.
Payment of Bills: Krajcovic and Schultz question a Reeves Wheel Alignment statement that does not list what work was done, it only reflects an amount due. Schultz questions if it was for the township blazer. Gute states she pays by invoice not statement and the particular statement in question is for the towing and repair of a fire department jeep. Gute further states she is usually at the hall between 5:30 and 6:30pm before meetings and board members are welcome to review bills before the meeting. Moved Trustee Schultz, Second Treasurer Cudney to approve the November 8, 2010 checklists for the payment of bills. Roll Call: Clerk Gute-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes, Supervisor Miller-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes.
Cemetery checks – 1037 – 1042, Fire checks 3835 – 3869 (void 3856, 3864 & 3865), Fire 2 check – 139, General Fund checks 4644 – 4691, Sewer checks 382, T & A checks 2048 – 2051 and Water checks 593 – 594 shall be released for payment.
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Public Comments: Opened @ 8:52 P.M. Closed @ 8:53 P.M.
Mike Thornton thanks Gute for going out of her way to assist people in voting.
Board Reports and Comments: Miller -MTA events. Schultz – Provided two sets of Utility Authority minutes to the board. Trustee Krajcovic - Would like the minutes emailed to her. Gute states that was asked before and she had asked everyone to get their email addresses to her. Gute - Finally met face to face with an engineer from Frontier. Frontier installed a pole for the streetlight at Sherman and M21 though they installed the wrong size pole. The engineer was on site to write the order for a larger pole. No idea when the new pole will be installed. Does the Building Inspectors contract expire this year? (2011).
Adjournment: Moved Trustee Schultz, Second Trustee Campbell to adjourn at 9:02 p.m. Ayes: All. Nayes: None.
Respectfully Submitted,
Judy K. Gute
Owosso Charter Township, clerk
Danny C. Miller
Owosso Charter Township, supervisor
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