MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE GEORGETOWN
CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD HELD NOVEMBER 14, 2005, 7:30 p.m.
The
meeting was called to order at
#051114-01 – Appointment of
a Chairman
Moved by R. J. Poel, seconded by Del South, to
appoint Daniel Carlton as the chairman for the meeting.
MOTION CARRIED.
Prayer
for guidance by Richard VanderKlok
Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag
Roll
Call
Present: Daniel Carlton, R. J. Poel, Del
South, Richard VanderKlok,
Stanley Sterk, Dale Mohr
Absent: Bill Holland-with notice
#051114-02 - Presentation of
Award
An award of excellence was presented by Stanley
Sterk to Mike Forbes, Georgetown Ice Arena General Manager, for the Ice Arena
from Associated Builders and Contractors Inc.
#051114-03 - Public Comments
Scot DeYoung, 170 Brookwood Ct., said that he was
president of the lake association and that a letter had been submitted
regarding a special assessment district for lake maintenance. He asked the Township to maintain the lake
and to be mindful of the residents.
#051114-04 - Approval of
agenda as
presented for November 14, 2005
Moved by R. J. Poel, seconded by Richard VanderKlok,
to approve the agenda
as presented.
MOTION CARRIED.
#051114-05 - Communications,
letters and reports: Received for information, to be filed:
A. Code
Enforcement Officer’s October 2005 Monthly Report
B. Appointment
of Clerk to Community Action Agency
C. Zoning
Board of Appeals minutes for October 26, 2005
D. Fire
Department Report for October 2005
E. Senior
Center Monthly Activity Report for October 2005
#051114-06 - Consent agenda
a. Approval of minutes
of the regular board meeting held on October 24, 2005
b. Approval
of Monthly
Bills
c. Approval
of Final Plat Hunters Meadows No. 2
Moved
by R. J. Poel, seconded by Dale Mohr, to approve the consent agenda as
presented.
MOTION
CARRIED.
#051114-07 - Concessions Agreement H&C Concessions
for Soccer Bowl 2005-2006 Winter
Season
Moved
by Del South, seconded by Richard VanderKlok, to approve the concession
agreement with H & C Concessions” for the Soccer Bowl 2005-2006 winter
season. Township will receive 15% of all
sales
Note: As
recommended by the Finance Committee
MOTION
CARRIED.
#051114-08 - Water Metering Station
Moved
by Daniel Carlton, seconded by Dale Mohr, to approve the low bid of $553,958.30
from My-Con for water system improvements for the Chicago Drive Meter Station
Attachment: Bid Tabulation
Note: As
recommended by the Finance Committee and
Township
Engineer, Prein & Newhoff, recommended the low bid
It
was also noted that $60,000 was payable by the City of Wyoming because some of
the work was theirs.
MOTION CARRIED.
#051114-09 - Unfinished
Business Planned Unit Development-Preliminary Plan (PUD0502)
Youth for
Christ and Georgetown Township
Moved
by Dale Mohr, seconded by Richard VanderKlok, to approve the Preliminary Development Plan
(PUD0502) Youth for Christ and Georgetown Township to have a Planned Unit
Development for commercial, park and municipal (senior center) uses, under
Chapter 22, on parcels of land described as P.P.# 70-14-24-100-015 and
70-14-24-100-018, located at 7096
8th Ave., based on compliance with Chapter 22, with uses allowed as follows:
Uses
permitted by right in the OS district under Sec. 13.2
Uses
permitted with a special use permit in the OS under Sec. 13.3
Uses
permitted by right in the NS district under Sec. 14.2
Note: The
Planning Commission recommended approval because all the
standards
of the ordinance have been met. The
Finance Committee recommended adding the additional words to clarify what uses
would be permitted.
Del
South said that the lease states that the tunnel must be removed before the
building could be sold. Dale Mohr was
hesitant about the proposal. Del South
said that the Township wanted to get more park area. Daniel Carlton clarified that the proposed
uses were much more restrictive than what is currently permitted and the board
would have to review and approve any sale of property. Richard VanderKlok wanted more answers.
Moved
by Richard VanderKlok, seconded by Del South, to table the item.
Yeas: Richard VanderKlok, Del South, Daniel
Carlton, Dale Mohr, R. J. Poel
Nays: Stanley Sterk
Absent:
Bill Holland
MOTION CARRIED.
#051114-10 - 2006 Boards and
Commissions Meeting Dates
Moved by R. J. Poel, seconded by Richard VanderKlok,
to approve the 2006 Boards and Commissions meeting dates as follows:
GEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETINGS
All Township Board Meetings
are held the SECOND and FOURTH MONDAY OF EACH MONTH beginning at 7:30 p.m.,
*unless noted, as follows:
January 9 May 8 September
11
January 23 May 22 September 25
February 13 June 12 October 9
February 27 June 26 October 23
March 13 July 10 November 13
March 27 July 24 November 27
April 10 August 14 December 11
April 24 August 28 *no 2nd
meeting Christmas
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS
All Planning Commission
meetings are usually held on the FIRST and THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH
beginning at 7:30 p.m., *unless noted, as follows:
January 4 May 3 September
6
January 18 May 17 September 20
February 1 June 7 October 4
February 15 June 21 October 18
March 1 July 5 November
1
March 15 July 19 November 15
April 5 August 2 December 6
April 19 August 16 December 20
GEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
All Board of Appeals Meetings
are usually held on the FOURTH WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH beginning at 7:30 p.m.,
*unless noted, as follows:
January 25 May 24 September 27
February 22 June 28 October 25
*March 29 July 26 *November 29
April 26 August 23 * no meeting Christmas week
Note: As
recommended by the Finance Committee
MOTION CARRIED.
#051114-11 - 457 Deferred
Compensation Plan
Moved
by Stanley Sterk, seconded by Richard VanderKlok, to approve the agreement for
the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and Trust Adoption Agreement,
as presented.
Note: As
recommended by the Finance Committee
There
was discussion regarding the Township’s contribution.
Moved
by Dale Mohr, seconded by Del South, to amend the motion to change item number
14 from a to b, with the Township to contribute up to $100 per year.
Yeas: Dale Mohr, Del South, Daniel Carlton,
Richard VanderKlok
Nays: R. J. Poel, Stanley Sterk
Absent:
Bill Holland
MOTION
TO AMEND INITIAL MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED.
#051114-12 - Public Comment
No
one was present to make public comments.
#051114-13 - Board Open Discussion
There
was no open Board discussion.
#051114-14 - Announcement of any scheduled meeting of
interest to board members
R.
J. Poel said that the Services Committee would meet Monday at 7:30 a.m. He commended the Fire Department for the
Veteran’s program at an area church and said that Culvers was having a day of
warmth on November 15 to donate money to benefit the Community Action Agency. He provided details on the MTA annual banquet
and asked for reservations.
#051114-15 - Reports from Standing Committees
Finance
Committee meeting minutes of November 10, 2005
#051114-16 - Closed Session
Moved
by Daniel Carlton, seconded by R. J. Poel, to go to closed session to discuss
pending litigation at 8:10 p.m.
Note: Per
MCL 15.268
(e) To consult with
its attorney regarding trial or settlement strategy in connection with specific
pending litigation, but only if an open meeting would have a
detrimental financial effect on the litigating or settlement position of the
public body.
As recommended by the Finance
Committee
Yeas: Daniel Carlton, Del South, Stanley Sterk, R.
J. Poel, Richard VanderKlok, Dale
Mohr
Nays: none
Absent:
Bill Holland
MOTION CARRIED.
The
public was dismissed and the board went to closed session.
#051114-17 - Open Session
Moved
by Dale Mohr, seconded by Richard VanderKlok, to go to back to open session at
8:25 p.m.
MOTION
CARRIED.
#051114-18 - Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Daniel Carlton, Treasurer and Acting Chairman
R.
J. Poel, Clerk