Sunday, March 8, 2009

2009-02-09 Approved


Page 1 of 6—Regular Board Meeting—February 09, 2009

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 February 09, 2009 at 7:02 P.M. in the Township Board Room, at 2998 W. M 21, Owosso, Michigan 48867.

Call to Order: Supervisor Miller led the Pledge to the Flag.

Members in attendance: Roll Call: Supervisor Miller-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes, Clerk Gute-Yes. Others Present: Attorney Bowne, Fire Chief Greger, Bldg. Administrator Delaney, Assessor Steve Schweikert and OCTMMR Manager Jason MacDonald.

Agenda: Moved Trustee Second to approve the agenda with the following additions under Unfinished Business: d) BS&A Online and Under New Business: a.) Place road commission at the beginning of public comments. Ayes: All. Nayes: None. Agenda approved.

Minutes-Previous Meeting: Moved Trustee Archer, Second Trustee Schultz to approve the January 12, 2009 minutes as printed. Roll Call: Clerk Gute-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Supervisor Miller-Yes. The Regular Board meeting Minutes of January 12, 2009 stand as printed.

Moved Trustee Schultz, Second Trustee Krajcovic to approve the February 09, 2009 minutes as printed. Roll Call: Clerk Gute-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Supervisor Miller-Yes. The Budget Workshop Meeting Minutes of February 03, 2009 stand as printed.

Treasurer Report: Moved Trustee Archer, Second Trustee Schultz to accept the Treasurer’s Report as printed. Roll Call: Trustee Archer-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Supervisor Miller-Yes, Clerk Gute-Yes. The December 31, 2008 Treasurer Report stands as printed.

Public Comments: Opened at 7:07 p.m. - Closed at 7:30 p.m. Shiawassee Road Commission Manager Lonnie Latunski.

County/State Rep Comments – Commissioner Stewart update on business before the county commissioners.

Sheriff Department: SCSD Deputy Keith Hansen answered questions and concerns from the public.

Cemetery Report: Attached to minutes.

Assessor Report: Attached to minutes. Resolution to Adopt Poverty Exemption Income Guidelines and Asset Test:

Resolution Trustee Archer, Second Trustee Schultz, Resolved:




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WHEREAS, the homestead of persons who, in the judgment of the supervisor and board of review, by reason of poverty, are unable to contribute to the public charges is eligible for exemption in whole or part from taxation under the General Property Tax Act; and
WHEREAS, the township board is required by Section 7u of the General Property Tax Act, Public Act 206 of 1893 (MCL 211.7u), to adopt guidelines for poverty exemptions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, pursuant to MCL 211.7u, that Owosso Charter Township, Shiawassee County, adopts the following guidelines for the supervisor and board of review to implement.

The guidelines shall include but not be limited to the specific income and asset levels of the claimant and all persons residing in the household, including any property tax credit returns, filed in the current or immediately preceding year.To be eligible, a person shall do all the following on an annual basis:1) Be an owner of and occupy as a homestead the property for which an exemption is requested. 2) File a claim with the supervisor or board of review, accompanied by federal and state income tax returns for all persons residing in the homestead, including any property tax credit returns filed in the immediately preceding year or in the current year. 3) Produce a valid drivers' license or other form of identification if requested. 4) Produce a deed, land contract, or other evidence of ownership of the property for which an exemption is requested if requested. 5) Meet (the federal poverty income guidelines as defined and determined annually by the United States Office of Management and Budget OR the current poverty income guidelines adopted by the township board). 6) Meet additional eligibility requirements as determined by the township board, including: BE IT ALSO RESOLVED that the board of review shall follow the above stated policy and federal guidelines in granting or denying an exemption, unless the board of review determines there are substantial and compelling reasons why there should be a deviation from the policy and federal guidelines and these are communicated in writing to the claimant.The foregoing resolution offered by Board Member Archer and supported by Board Member Cudney.Upon roll call vote, the following voted Aye: J. Campbell, D. Krajcovic, J. Cudney, J. Gute, D. Miller, J. Archer, G. Schultz. Nay: None.
The Supervisor declared the resolution adopted.I, Judy K. Gute , the duly elected and acting Clerk of Owosso Charter Township, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the township board of said township at the regular meeting of said board held on February 09, 2009, at which meeting a quorum




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was present by a roll call vote of said members as hereinbefore set forth; that said resolution was ordered to take immediate effect.

Note: A copy of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, Asset Test and Application are attached to these minutes.

Fire Report: Attached to minutes. The department responded to thirteen (13) alarms in January. Moved Trustee Krajcovic, Second Trustee Schultz to direct Chief Greger to obtain quotes for 12 pagers. Ayes: All. Nayes: None.

Ambulance Report: Attached to minutes. Responded to forty-two (42) medical calls for the month of January 2009.

Building Report: Attached to minutes.

Unfinished Business:
a.) Planning Commission Resignation: Moved Trustee Schultz, Second Clerk Gute to accept the resignation of Planning Commission member Jeremy Dwyer. Ayes: All. Nayes: None. Planning Commission Nomination: Moved Trustee Archer, Second Treasurer Cudney to appoint Larry Jones as a member to the Owosso Charter Township Planning Commission. Ayes: All. Nayes: None.
b.) Set date for Annual Meeting: Moved Trustee Krajcovic, Second Trustee Schultz to hold the Annual Meeting on Saturday March 14, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. Ayes: All. Nayes: None.
c.) Owosso Redi Mix: Attorney Bowne presented an update in regards to the lawsuit.
d.) BS&A Online: Moved Treasurer Cudney, Second Trustee Schultz to authorize and direct Treasurer Cudney to sign up with the free BS&A Online tax and assessing service and allow BS&A to collect $2.00 per hit. Ayes: All. Nayes: None.

New Business:
b.) SEDP-Justin Horvath: Requesting that the Township support SEDP in the coming fiscal year.
C.) Budget Submission/Adoption:

Ambulance Fund: Moved Trustee Krajcovic, Support Trustee Schultz to Adopt the Proposed 2009-10 Ambulance Budget with revenues and expenditures totaling $183,040.00. Roll Call: Trustee Campbell-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes Supervisor Miller-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Clerk Gute-Yes, Trustee Archer.

Cemetery Fund: Moved Treasurer Cudney, Support Trustee Campbell to Adopt the Proposed 2009-10 Cemetery Budget with revenues and expenditures totaling $30,310.00. Roll Call: Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Clerk Gute-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Supervisor Miller.

Fire 1 Mil Fund: Moved Trustee Schultz, Support Trustee Archer to Adopt the Proposed 2009-10 Fire 1 Mil Budget with revenues and expenditures totaling $1,155,600.00. Roll Call: Supervisor Miller-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Clerk Gute-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Treasurer Cudney- Yes., Trustee Archer.

Fire 1/2 Mil Fund: Moved Trustee Krajcovic, Support Clerk Gute to Adopt the Proposed 2009-10 Fire ½ Mil Budget with revenues and expenditures totaling $243,700.00. Roll Call: Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Clerk Gute-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Supervisor Miller-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes.

General Fund: Moved Trustee Campbell, Support Trustee Schultz to Adopt the Proposed 2009-10 General Fund Budget with revenues and expenditures totaling




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$1,275,800.00. Roll Call: Clerk Gute-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Supervisor Miller-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes.

Sewer Fund: Moved Trustee Schultz, Support Treasurer Cudney to Adopt the Proposed 2009-10 Sewer Fund Budget with revenues and expenditures totaling $1,164,000.00. Roll Call: Clerk Gute-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Supervisor Miller-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes.

Water Fund: Moved Trustee Krajcovic, Support Trustee Archer to Adopt the Proposed 2009010 Sewer Fund Budget with revenues and expenditures totaling $138,400.00. Roll Call: Trustee Campbell-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Supervisor Miller-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Clerk Gute-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes.

d.) Discussion of Water Contract:

Discussion was held in regards to the proposed water agreement drafted by the City of Owosso. Wherein, the City has determined the size of three (3) water districts within the Township that they would sell water to. Supervisor Miller stated that Trustee Schultz and Trustee Krajcovic were two competent Board representatives that did a wonderful job negotiating this contract with the City.

Trustee Archer felt it was a good agreement because the fire department would continue to rent fire hydrants from the City and not have to pay for the use of water to fight fires. Resident Paul Kruger stated everyone in the Township would want this agreement even though everyone knows they may never receive water. Asst. Chief Dave Johnson thought it was a good idea because it was a start. State Rep. Richard Ball stated he had some involvement with the negotiations and felt the agreement was a win, win situation.

After much discussion, Trustee Schultz felt since prior Supervisor Gute helped negotiate the contract that it was a good contract. Clerk Gute stated that is not the case. The prior Supervisor did the best he could, negotiating with the City. However, the prior Supervisor said he would not approve the contract.

Moved Clerk Gute, that because it has taken 30 years to negotiate a water contract with the City there was no hurry and; because some language in the contract was not beneficial to the Township and; because this is a 20 year contract that the Board hold a special water workshop after the annual meeting. Supervisor Miller did not acknowledge the motion and continued to state what a great job the two (2) trustees had done negotiating.

Clerk Gute did not agree with the City forcing the Township to invest $100,000 within three (3) years in district 3 when the City has collected double water rates for the maintenance and repairs to that district for well over 16 years now and claim they never made enough to upgrade those lines in that time frame. Yet the city has never paid the Township 25% of the double water rate collections they made from that district either. Attorney Bowne agreed that paragraph 14 was a mandatory obligation but the intent was not clear.

Clerk Gute read #2 of the Memorandum of Understanding and informed the Board that she had spoken with an MTA attorney about this. The attorney advised that the Township





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needed to have a franchise agreement in regards to the infrastructure the City has placed in the Township. He also said the city should not have crossed Township borders (right of ways) without Township knowledge or without an agreement.

Resident Larry Jones had concern with double water rates. This is the first he has heard that
Township customers would be charged double rates. He had concern if the City were to raise their water rates like Detroit did to Flint.

Clerk Gute stated that was one of her reasons for contacting an MTA attorney. The MTA attorney stated there was no reason for a City to charge a Township double water rates if the
City is making money off water that traverses through a Township. The water tower and loop the City placed in the Township is integral to the City system. Therefore, there is no reason for the City to charge double rates to Township residents.

Gute stated she recently found where the city had connected Township businesses to water without Township knowledge. Since the city did this without Township knowledge the Township has not received any revenue in return either. Owosso Utilities Director Gary Burke stated those businesses wanted water and that was just part of doing business. But the City had no right to do that without coming to this Board first, said Gute.

Resident William Kilburn stated he felt it was a good contract and that the City had probably come before the Board and asked to cross borders. Clerk Gute offered the names of businesses that the city has connected water to over the past two years and asked Board members if they recall the City ever coming before the Board prior to the connections. They had not.

Clerk Gute stated the MTA attorney advised that the Township obtain a map of where all City infrastructure and water connections were located in the Township. If the Township did not do that the Township would never know the exact boundaries of each district. Nor, would the Township know if they were collecting 25% back on everything. Gary Burk said he would furnish the Board with copies of such map.

The clerk inquired whether the City had wells in the Township south of Hopkins Lake or on the former O’Dell property. Gary Burk said no. The clerk informed the board if the contract were signed and the Township ever needed access to their own right of ways that City pipes could very well be in the way.

Trustee Archer stated there were two competent people from the Board that negotiated the contract and he felt they did a good job. Clerk Gute reminded Archer that he worked for the city too, but tonight he is supposed to work for the Township and she did not feel it was fair to the other Board members who just received the agreement not to have a say in this. This makes it sound like the rest of the Board is considered incompetent. Archer stated he did not mean it to sound that way.

Supervisor Miller stated this was only an open discussion tonight and the Board will vote Yes or No on the agreement at the March meeting. Clerk Gute reminded Miller that she had a motion on the floor to hold a special workshop. Again Supervisor Miller would not acknowledge her motion and stated what a good job the two trustee’s did negotiating and the Board should trust their judgment.

Clerk Gute asked why the Board would vote on the agreement without allowing the Township Engineer to review it first. The consensus of the Board was to contact Tom Newhoff to have him review the agreement and report his findings.




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Kay Lauro stated the Township has been working on a water agreement for 30 years, this committee of 3 has been working on it for 4 years, it is a 20 year agreement and it is not reasonable not to allow the other Board members enough time to get comfortable with it.

Not an Agenda Item: Phone Township Building/Zoning Administrator: Discussion was held in regards to furnishing a cell phone for Building Administrator Delaney. Clerk Gute felt it would be better for the township to consider a phone allowance. Supervisor Miller stated that Mr. Delaney doesn’t do much anymore regarding his personal business and therefore would not be using his phone for personal business. Moved Trustee Archer, Second Treasurer Cudney to authorize and direct the Township to pay for any and all cell phone bills and to include paying for any additional minutes over and above the 450-minute limit for one (1) year. Roll Call: Trustee Campbell-No, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Supervisor Miller-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Clerk Gute-No, Trustee Archer-Yes.
e.) Wage Resolutions 2009-10: Resolved Trustee Schultz, Second Trustee Archer to keep the salaries of the Supervisor and the Trustees at the current rate and to retain the current rate for the Treasurer and Clerk unless the members of the public vote for an increase for them at the Annual Meeting. Ayes: All. Nayes: None.
f.) Weed Bid Notice: Clerk to place bid in the paper in March.
g.) Planner/Calendar Updates: Moved Trustee Krajcovic, Second Trustee Schultz to adopt the 2009-10 Planner/Calendar. Ayes: All. Nayes: None.


Payment of Bills: Moved Trustee Schultz, Second Trustee Archer to accept the Febrary 09, 2009 checklist as printed and to release all checks. Roll Call: Treasurer Cudney-Yes,
Trustee Schultz-Yes, Clerk Gute-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes, Supervisor Miller-Yes.
Cemetery checks 878-884,
Fire checks 3138-3166,
General Fund checks 4000 – 4023,
Sewer checks 334 – 335,
T & A checks 1965-1968 and
Water checks 524 – 525 shall be released for payment.

Public Comments: Opened at 10:27 p.m. – Closed at 10:27 p.m.

Communications/BoardComments/Reports:
Clerk Gute commented that Board committee appointments ended November 20, 2008 and OCTMMR Manager would like to meet with the Sub Committee.
Trustee Miller said he kept all committees the same and that the Sub Committee would continue to consist of Trustee Campbell, Trustee Krajcovic and Clerk Gute.
Clerk Gute felt Trustee Campbell needed to be reappointed to the Z/P Commission and she would need to be reappointed to the ZBA (by vote).

Adjournment: Moved Trustee Schultz, Second Trustee Campbell to adjourn at 10:32 p.m. Ayes: All. Nayes: None.

Respectfully Submitted,



Judy K. Gute Danny Miller
Owosso Charter Township, clerk Owosso Charter Township, supervisor



These minutes were approved as printed as corrected on this the ________day

of_______________, 2009.

Sunday, February 15, 2009

2009-02-03 Budget Workshp Approved

Page 1 of 2—Special Budget Workshop—February 03, 2009


State of Michigan

County of Shiawassee

Charter Township of Owosso

Be it known that the Owosso Charter Township Board of Trustees held a special budget workshop on Tuesday February 03, 2009 at 6:30 P.M. in the Township Board Room, at 2998 W. M 21, Owosso, Michigan 48867.

Call to Order: Supervisor Miller led the Pledge to the Flag.

Public Comments: None.

Members in attendance: Roll Call: Supervisor Miller-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-(Absent due to injury), Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes, Clerk Gute-Yes.

Special Business: a) 2009-10 Budget Workshop – After lengthy discussion proposed budgets were set for the Cemetery Fund, Fire 1 Mil, Fire ½ Mil, General Fund, Sewer Fund and Water Fund. The budgets will be approved at the regular February 09, 2009.

Public Comments: None.

Board Comments: None.

Adjournment: 9:20 P.M.

Respectfully Submitted,



Judy K. Gute, clerk
Owosso Charter Township



Danny C. Miller, supervisor
Owosso MI 48867


These minutes were approved as printed as corrected on the 9th day of

February 2009.

2009-01-12 Approved

Page 1 of 2—Regular Board Meeting—January 12, 2009

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 January 12, 2009 at 7:02 P.M. in the Township Board Room, at 2998 W. M 21, Owosso, Michigan 48867.

Call to Order: Supervisor Miller led the Pledge to the Flag.

Members in attendance: Roll Call: Supervisor Miller-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes, Clerk Gute-Yes. Others Present: Attorney Bowne, Fire Chief Greger and Bldg. Administrator Delaney and OCTMMR Manager Jason MacDonald.

Agenda: Moved Trustee Archer, Second Treasurer Cudney to approve the agenda as printed with the addition of
B.) Amend November 10, 2008 minutes ( be placed under 4)
Minutes – Previous Meeting – December 08, 2008). Ayes: All. Nayes: None. Agenda approved.

Minutes-Previous Meeting: Moved Treasurer Cudney, Second Trustee Schultz to approve the December 12, 2008 minutes as printed. Ayes: All. Nayes: None. The Regular Board meeting Minutes of December 12, 2008 stand as printed.

Williamston Products Inc address is 615 S. Delaney Road not 615 Chestnut St. and needs to be corrected in the November 10, 2008 minutes. Moved Clerk Gute, Second Trustee Schultz to amend the November 10, 2008 minutes under New Business item a.) on page two (2) by striking Chesnut St. in the first sentence and insert Delaney Road as the correct address for Williamston Products Inc. Ayes: All. Nayes: None. The Regular Board meeting Minutes of November 10, 2008 stand corrected.

Public Comments: Opened at 7:07 p.m. - Closed at 7:11 p.m. Pat McCarthy – Commercial Parking in an A1 zoning district.

County/State Rep Comments – Commissioner Sparkes – Board of Commissioners were seeking interested and qualified persons to serve on a number of Boards and Committees. Interested persons may contact Margaret McAvoy.

Sheriff Department: SCSD Deputy Rob Herrick reported 171 incidents in the township for the month of December 2008.

Treasurer Report: Moved Trustee Schultz, Second Trustee Archer to accept the Treasurer’s Report as printed. Ayes: All. Nayes: None. The November 30, 2008 Treasurer Report stands as printed.

Cemetery Report: Attached to minutes.

Assessor Report: Attached to minutes. Moved Trustee Krajcovic, Second Treasurer Cudney to send the members of the Board of Review to a training class in Frankenmuth on February 6, 2009 at a cost of $70.00 per member. Trustee Krajcovic amended her motion to include the Supervisor also, Second Treasurer Cudney. Ayes: All. Nayes: None.




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Fire Report: Attached to minutes. The department responded to nine (9) alarms in December 2008. Move Trustee Schultz, Second Trustee Archer authorizing and directing the fire department to order 15 additional traffic control safety vests. Ayes: All. Nayes: None.

Moved Trustee Schultz, Second Trustee Archer to hire Michael Olsey as an at-will-employee to the Owosso Charter Township Fire Department. Ayes: All. Nayes: None.

Ambulance Report: Attached to minutes. Responded to forty-four (44) medical calls for the month of November 2008.

Building Report: Attached to minutes.

Old Business:
a.) Owosso Redi Mix: To be addressed during the February 06, 2009 meeting.
b.) Charter Communications: Moved Trustee Archer, Second Trustee Schultz to authorize and direct the clerk to have the cable installed for cable television at fire station #2 at the best price available either through Charter Communications or any other electrical business.

New Business: Set date for 2009-2010 Budget Workshop – Salary Resolutions:
a.) A budget workshop for the 2009-10 Budget will be held on February 03, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. A public hearing for the purpose of adopting the Purposed 2009-10 Budget will be held during the February 09, 2009 regular monthly board meeting.
b.) Planning Commission Nomination: To be addressed at the February 09, 2009 board meeting.
c.) Water Negotiations Update: In addition to the original water contract the city has designed an additional Memorandum of Understanding and/or set of conditions that will be necessary for the township to agree to and adhere to in order to receive water from the city. The Memorandum of Understanding was distributed to the board. On Tuesday February 10, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. the Intergovernmental Committee will host a special meeting for constituents in the Township Industrial Park who are currently on the township water system.

Payment of Bills: Moved Treasurer Cudney, Second Trustee Archer to authorize and direct the clerk to cut another payroll check to make up the pay difference that was shorted on Trustee Schultz’s check. Ayes: All. Nayes: None. Moved Treasurer Cudney, Second Trustee Archer to accept the January 12, 2009 checklist as printed and to release all checks. Roll Call: Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Clerk Gute-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes, Supervisor Miller-Yes. Cemetery checks 872-877, Fire checks 3109-3137, General Fund checks 3484 – 3540, Sewer checks 332 – 333, T & A checks 1960 – 1964 and Water checks 520 – 523 shall be released for payment.

Public Comments: Opened at 8:25 p.m. – Closed at 8:27 p.m. John Brady – How to figure cable needs.

Communications/Board Comments & Reports: None

Adjournment: Moved Trustee Schultz, Second Trustee Campbell to adjourn at 8:28 p.m. Ayes: All. Nayes: None.

Respectfully Submitted,


Judy K. Gute Danny Miller
Owosso Charter Township, clerk Owosso Charter Township, supervisor

These minutes were approved as printed as corrected on this the ________day

of_______________, 2009.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

2008-12-08 Approved

Page 1 of 2—Regular Board Meeting—December 08, 2008

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 December 08, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. in the Township Board Room, at 2998 W. M 21, Owosso, Michigan 48867.

Call to Order: Supervisor Miller led the Pledge to the Flag.

Members in attendance: Roll Call: Supervisor Miller-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes, Clerk Gute-Yes. Others Present: Attorney Bowne, Fire Chief Greger and Bldg. Administrator Delaney.

Agenda: Moved Trustee Archer, Second Trustee Krajcovic to remove SEDP Proposal from the agenda and move the remaining business b., c., d., up to a., b., and c. under New Business and to accept the remaining agenda as printed. Ayes: All. Nayes: None. Agenda approved.

Minutes-Previous Meeting: Moved Treasurer Cudney, Second Trustee Schultz to approve the November 10, 2008 minutes as printed. Ayes: All. Nayes: None. The Regular Board meeting Minutes of November 10, 2008 stand as printed.

Public Comments: Opened at 7:04 p.m. - Closed at 7:04 p.m. No Comments.

County/State Rep Comments – No representation.

Sheriff Department: No representation.

Treasurer Report: Moved Clerk Gute, Second Trustee Schults to accept the Treasurer’s Report as printed. Ayes: All. Nayes: None. The October 31, 2008 Treasurer Report stands as printed.

Cemetery Report: Attached to minutes.

Assessor Report: Attached to minutes.

Fire Report: Attached to minutes. Nine (9) alarms.

Ambulance Report: Attached to minutes. (Note: Manager MacDonald was unable to attend because of a seminar being held at MMR Headquarters. However, he will review the report with the board at the next meeting)

Building Report: Attached to minutes.

Old Business: a.) Internet Service: Moved Trustee Krajcovic, Second Trustee Archer to secure a one (1) year contract for internet and phone service with Charter Communications. Roll Call: Supervisor Miller-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Clerk Gute-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes. b.) Billing from M. Berthume-New Fire Hall No. 2: Moved Clerk Gute, Second Trustee Schultz to not pay Berthume Construction Invoice #0214. Roll Call: Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Clerk Gute-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes, Supervisor Miller-Yes. c.) WPI – Williamston Products Inc. (Public hearing create a district, IFT): Clerk Gute asked if the board was able to create the district since the work had



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been completed prior to the request. Attorney Bowne advised that it was up to the State to make that decision. Moved Trustee Schultz, Second Trustee Archer to create an Industrial Development District for property located at 615 S. Delaney Road. Roll Call: Supervisor Miller-Yes, Clerk Gute-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes. Williamston Products Inc. has invested $453,976.92 in property improvements and personal property purchases to the building they are renting at 615 S. Delaney Rd to utilize the facility for manufacturing automotive car parts. At this time WPI is requesting a 12-year, tax abatement (IFT). Moved Trustee Krajcovic, Second Trustee Schultz to grant Williamston Products Incorporated located at 615 N. Delaney Rd a 6-year IFT tax abatement.

New Business: a.) Gary Schultz – Maintenance replacement: Moved Treasurer Cudney, Second Trustee Krajcovic to accept with regret, Gary Schultz’s resignation from the maintenance position. Ayes: All. Nayes: None. Moved Trustee Campbell, Second Trustee Archer to hire Bob Delaney as an at will employee to the maintenance position at $7.40 per hour. Roll Call: Trustee Campbell-Yes, Clerk Gute-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Trustee Schultz-No, Supervisor Miller-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes. b.) MTA Conference – Detroit: Moved Treasurer Cudney, Second Trustee Schultz to reimburse all board members for their cost of the MTA Detroit Educational Conference and their hotel room. Ayes: All. Nayes: None. d.) American Recycling: Moved Trustee Archer, Second Treasurer Cudney to wave penalties and interest fees in the amount of $1,257.13 owed by Regal Plastics for their 2006 IFT tax collection. Ayes: All. Nayes: None.

Payment of Bills: Moved Treasurer Cudney, Second Trustee Schultz to accept the December 08, 2008 checklist as printed and to release all checks. Roll Call: Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Clerk Gute-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Trustee Archer-Yes, Supervisor Miller-Yes.

Cemetery checks 865-871, Fire checks 3064-3108, General Fund checks 3450 – 3483, Sewer checks 330 – 331, T & A checks 1956 – 1959 and Water checks 518 - 519 shall be released for payment.

Public Comments: Opened at 8:44 p.m. – Closed at 8:46 p.m. Paul Kruger: Asked why there was a special zoning meeting on Wednesday night for T-Mobile instead of doing it tonight.

Communications/Board Comments & Reports: Business to come before the board in January.

Adjournment: Moved
Trustee Schultz, Second Trustee Campbell to adjourn at 8:52 P.M. Ayes: All. Nayes: None.

Respectfully Submitted,


Judy K. Gute
Owosso Charter Township, clerk


Danny Miller
Owosso Charter Township, supervisor


These minutes were approved as printed on this the ______day of_______________, 2008.

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

2008-11-10 Approved


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 10, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. in the Township Board Room, at 2998 W. M 21, Owosso, Michigan 48867.

Call to Order: Supervisor Gute led the Pledge to the Flag.

Members in attendance: Roll Call: Supervisor Gute-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Miller-Yes, Clerk Gute-Yes. Others Present: Attorney Bowne, Fire Chief Greger, OCTMMR MacDonald and Bldg. Administrator Delaney.

Agenda: Moved Trustee Schultz, Second Trustee Krajcovic to accept the agenda as printed. Ayes: All. Nayes: None. Agenda approved as printed.

Minutes-Previous Meeting: Moved
Treasurer Cudney, Second Trustee Schultz to approve the October 13, 2008 minutes as printed. Ayes: All. Nayes: None. The Regular Board meeting Minutes of October 13, 2008 stand as printed.

Public Comments: Opened at 7:02 p.m. – No Comments - Closed at 7:02 p.m.

County/State Rep Comments – County Commissioner Dan Stewart – Update regarding business before the commissioners.

Sheriff Department: No representation.

Treasurer Report: Moved Trustee Krajcovic, Second Trustee Miller to accept the Treasurer’s Report as printed. Ayes: All. Nayes: None. The September 30, 2008 Treasurer Report stands as printed.

Cemetery Report:
Attached to minutes.

Assessor Report: Attached to minutes.

Fire Report: Attached to minutes. Ten (10) alarms.

Ambulance Report: Attached to minutes. Forty-eight (48) transports. Moved Supervisor Gute, Second Trustee Campbell to extend the contracted ambulance service agreement with MMR through August 23, 2013 under the same terms and conditions currently written and authorize and direct the Supervisor to sign the extended contract. Roll Call: Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Supervisor Gute-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Clerk Gute-Yes, Trustee Miller-Yes.

Building Report: Attached to minutes.

Old Business: a.) Internet Service: Moved Supervisor Gute, Second Trustee Schultz to have the Clerk and Treasurer compare prices with other services and present 2 choices of comparative price range at the December meeting. Ayes: All. Nayes: None.

New Business: a.) SEDP/WPI: Ashir Patel explained that Williamston Products Inc. (WPI) plans to invest $453,976.92 in building repairs/remodel and equipment purchases at their




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615 S. Delaney Rd. facility. The expenditures will provide 70 new jobs. WPI is currently renting the Chestnut St. facility and the lease agreement will expire on May 31, 2011 at which time WPI will then have 3 - 3-year renewal options on the building (total of 12 years). Because of the investment WPI is making Mr. Patel is seeking an IFTEC for WPI. He asked that the board consider holding a public hearing regarding the IFT at their December 2008 meeting. It is also necessary that the Township hold a public hearing for the purpose of creating an industrial district for this building. Moved Trustee Krajcovic, Second Trustee Schultz to hold both public hearings regarding the industrial district and the request for the ITF at the December 2008 Township Board meeting. Roll Call: Clerk Gute-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Supervisor Gute-Yes, Trustee Miller-Yes. b.) Snow Bids: The Clerk received 3 snowplow bids for the 2008-09 plowing season. None of which were solicited through newspaper advertisement. Supervisor Gute asked if the board wished to save the bids until an advertisement was placed in the paper or did they prefer to go with the bids currently received. Moved Treasurer Cudney, Second Trustee Campbell to go with the bids currently received. Ayes: All. Nayes: None. Moved Treasurer Cudney, Second Schultz to award the snowplow bid to R & M Snow Removal Inc, provided they provide proof of liability insurance to the clerk. Ayes: All. Nayes: None.

Payment of Bills: Clerk Gute asked the board members to revise their October 2008 General Fund checklist (last months) to reflect the checks begin with check numbers 3356 through 3392 in the order they were printed. Moved Treasurer Cudney, Second Trustee Schultz to accept the November 10, 2008 checklist as printed and to release all checks. Roll Call: Treasurer Cudney-Yes, Trustee Schultz-Yes, Clerk Gute-Yes, Trustee Krajcovic-Yes, Trustee Campbell-Yes, Trustee Miller-Yes, Supervisor Gute-Yes. Ambulance check 1355, Cemetery checks 857-864, Fire checks 3039-3063, Fire 2 check 127, General Fund checks 3393 – 3449, Sewer checks 328 – 329, T & A checks 1954 – 1955 and Water checks 514 - 517 shall be released for payment.

Public Comments: Opened at 8:12 p.m. – Closed at 8:18 p.m.

Communications/Board Comments & Reports: Supervisor Gute issued an outstanding bill regarding new fire station 2. He explained what he felt should be considered for payment and asked that the board make, the final determination at the next board meeting. Supervisor Gute thanked the residents for supporting him throughout his 16 years of elected service. Treasurer Cudney, Bldg. Administrator Delaney, MMR Manager MacDonald thanked Supervisor Gute for his assistance over the years and stated it was a pleasure working with him. Fire Chief Greger also thanked Supervisor Gute and stated he has worked with a lot of Supervisors over the years and Trustee Miller had some mighty big shoes to fill.

Adjournment: Moved Trustee Schultz, Second Trustee Miller to adjourn at 8:23 P.M. Ayes: All. Nayes: None.

Respectfully Submitted,


Judy K. Gute Danny Miller
Owosso Charter Township Clerk Owosso Charter Township Supervisor


These minutes were approved on this the ___________day of __________________, 2008.

note: address of 615 S Chestnut was incorrect, corrected to 615 S Delaney Rd
minutes will have to be amended at the next meeting

Monday, November 10, 2008

2008-10-13 Synopsis

as published in The Independent 11/09/08
State of Michigan
County of Shiawassee
Charter Township of Owosso
Minute Synopsis

Be it known that the Owosso Charter Township Board met in regular session on Monday Oct. 13, 2008 at 7:00 P.M., at 2998 W. M 21, Owosso, Michigan 48867.

Members Present: Supervisor Gute, Treasurer Cudney, Trustee Krajcovic, Trustee Schultz, Trustee Miller, Trustee Campbell, Clerk Gute.

Board Action - Approved:
1) Agenda.
2) Minutes of 09/08/08.
3) 08-31-2008 Treasurer report.
4) Sign Ordinance 2nd Hearing: Language adopted and inserted into the Owosso Charter Township Land Development Code.
5) Add trees or fence panels to north side of the N. M 52 fire station.
6.) Payment of bills.
7.) Replace tree at 2998 W. M 21.
8) Cost to attend Shiawassee MTA Annual Meeting.
Adjourned: 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Gute
Owosso Charter Township, clerk
A complete copy of these minutes, are available to the public upon request by contacting 989 725-1709 ext. 2. The next regular township board meeting is scheduled for November 10, 2008 at 7:00 P.M @ 2998 W. M 21.

Thursday, November 6, 2008

2008-06-11 Zoning and Planning

Minutes of Owosso Charter Township Planning Commission meeting held Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in Owosso Charter Township Hall, 2998 West M-21, Owosso.

Chairman Buchmayer called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL:
Present: Ed Buchmayer, Jayne Campbell, Ryan Kioski, Mike Zemla
Absent: Jeremy Dwyer

Building Inspector Bob Delaney also in attendance.

Campbell moved to approve minutes of April 17, 2008, Planning Commission meeting as presented (after spelling corrections to “Krause” Road and “sell”); motion seconded by Zemla. Motion carried.

Building Inspector Bob Delaney introduced new commissioner, Ryan Kioski, and new recording secretary, Debbie Whipple.

OLD BUSINESS:

Campbell asked that the sign ordinance be signed and given to Building Inspector Delaney to get back to the township board; the ordinance was signed and dated by Buchmayer and Whipple, and it was given to Delaney.

Staff reports were called for, but none given.

Campbell asked the date of the next meeting, as she would be gone in July. A possible August meeting was discussed.

NEW BUSINESS:

Joan Huber, 2504 W. Mason Road, requesting a conditional use permit for Shiawassee Auto Sales to sell used cars on parcel 006-15-400-008 located at 2110 W. M-21.

Joan Huber and her daughter, Wendy Morence, discussed and answered questions from the board. No more than three cars from the auto auction would be parked on grassy area facing M-21 in front of the section of building housing Doug’s Glass; Wendy Morence pointed out on a map of the site where the cars would be parked, indicating there was 110 feet, or just over feet 20 per car for five cars. She stated that there would be a small sign on the side of the building, and that hours of operation would be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Office space would be shared with Doug’s Glass (Wendy part owner with ex-husband). Servicing of the used cars would be by Dedic’s Body.

In the discussion, it was suggested that the permit include up to five cars instead of three so that it would not have to come back to the board if, in the future, more than three cars were wanted on the site.

Buchmayer pointed out that no residential homes are in the area – all commercial – and the property is currently zoned C-2 which does allow for the conditional use.

Chairman Buchmayer called for public comment; no one spoke at this time.

Back to the board, Buchmayer read conditions for use from the zoning guide, and there were no concerns from the board about the conditional use permit meeting those requirements.

It was reopened for public comment; no discussion.

Zemla made motion to approve conditional use permit for maximum of five cars parked and for sale at any one time at Shiawassee Auto Sales. Campbell seconded, and the motion carried to recommend to the Owosso Township Board that a conditional use permit be granted for 2110 W. M-21.


Bill Goff, 550 W. Dewey Road, requesting a conditional use permit for a dog kennel on parcel 006-25-300-013 located at 550 W. Dewey Road, currently zoned A-2 (agricultural).

Resident Bill Goff gave details of a plan to operate a dog kennel out of a pole barn on his property in order to board hunting dogs. Mr. Goff stated that he had kennels in Coldwater in Branch County for six years.

The plan is for a total of nine animals, maximum, at any one time to be boarded. Mr. Goff stated that he owns five acres and all activity would be done at the 12x48-foot pole barn. Hours of the year-round operation for drop-off and pick-up would be from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily. There would be a total of nine runs -12 x 3 feet for small dogs and 12 x 6 feet for larger dogs. The 12x48 foot pole barn would be heated and lighted, with heated mats for each dog.

Dogs would be kept outside in runs during the day, weather permitting, until 8-9 p.m., at which time they would be taken inside the pole barn. Dogs would be kept inside during inclement weather.

Mr. Goff stated that he already has been approved by the health department for a 1,000 gallon septic tank system, and solid waste would be picked up by Waste Management.

There will be no sign to advertise the kennel, just on a “race trailer” that will be gone on weekends.


Public comments:

Laurie Baker of 500 W. Dewey Road discussed a letter from her husband, Mike, voicing their concerns. It was noted that the letter had been received by the board.

Al Remenec of 650 W. Dewey Road voiced his concerns about noise, dogs getting out of the kennels, and waste water going to Hopkins Lake. His property is less than 300 yards from the proposed kennel. Mr. Remenec stated he didn’t think it was the right area for a kennel.

It was noted that there is currently another dog kennel (Bemis) about two miles down the road. Mr. Goff said that the health department and animal control would be policing.

Kay-Lorraine Lauro of Cook Road questioned why the health department is involved, because they have no jurisdiction over kennels. She went on to advise that according to the dog law of 1919, the Department of Agriculture is in charge of kennels and rules governing property zoned A-2 (agriculture), which includes cattle, etc.

Ms. Lauro said that kennels are allowed in A-2 zones and if Mr. Goff meets the criteria then he has the right to have the kennel. He’s not asking to change the zoning.

Back to the board, Chairman Buchmayer read the criteria of A-2 zoning and asked for issues or concerns on each item.

It was noted that there is no ordinance on barking dogs. Mr. Goff said he would do his best to keep the dogs quiet.

Discussion: Kennel would need to be inspected before permit issued. Mr. Goff would need to come back before the board if he wants more than nine runs. There will be only one dog per run. Mr. Goff owns one dog of his own that is licensed.

Discussion open to floor again; no comments; back to board.

Zemla made motion to approve the conditional use permit for a dog kennel with a maximum nine dogs. Campbell seconded the motion, and the motion carried.

Mr. Goff commented that the kennel may not even happen, but that he wanted to be sure all his bases were covered if he decided to go ahead with the plan.

Campbell moved to adjourn, Zemla seconded the motion and it was carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.


_______________________________ _______________________________
Ed Buchmayer, Chairman Debbie Whipple, Recording Secretary
Signed official copy is on file at the township hall