WINDSOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 – 7:00 PM
APPROVED
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Supervisor Slucter with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Slucter, Rumsey, Fritts, Myers, Pray and Pisano
Absent: Piper
Myers
moved and Pisano seconded to amend the agenda, moving Library Report to the
first position under Reports and approve the agenda as amended. Motion Carried.
Myers moved and Rumsey seconded to approve
the Consent Agenda. Motion Carried.
General Fund consisting of Voucher #33885 through
Voucher #33931 equaling: $227,994.93 plus digital transfers and payments of $1,330.24
making a Grand Total of $227,994.93.
Payroll Report consisting of Voucher #42148
through #42164 and Direct Deposit #DD3064through #DD3116 plus digital payments
for a Grand Total of $76,427.85
Reports:
Library: Statistics over several years were presented and reviewed. The Library received three equipment grants. The monthly book discussion, held the second Tuesday of each month, was promoted.
Sheriff’s Report: Deputy Holliday reported on incidents in the township.
Planning Commission: Last month held a Public Hearing on rezoning of 6 parcels on Dimondale, recommended approval to township board. Tomorrow a Special Use Permit Public Hearing will be held and a request for a renewal of a Special Use Permit.
Sewer Board: Last month the budget was approved, routine changes were made to Ball Septic contract and discussion was held on the protection of relay stations during the I96 bridge construction.
Emergency Service Department: Chief Miller reported: 1) The new full-time day staffing has helped a great deal, especially in getting fire trucks out during the daytime. 2) The Lukas CPR devices were put into service last Tuesday. They have worked flawlessly and the staff really picked up using them quickly. 3) The new Power-loading cots are being built and scheduled to be delivered the last week of February or first week of March. 4) The new ambulance is finished at the manufacturer and will then be shipped to Kodiak for a bit of finish up work. The Power-load cots and radios need to be installed yet as well as getting it inspected and licensed by the State. Anticipate having it in service within the first couple of weeks in March. 5) Looking into a grant from the State of Michigan First Responder Training and Recruitment Plan Program.
Assessor/Preston Community Services: Assessment notices going out around February 20, 2022. March Board of Review is scheduled, by appointment, for Monday March 14th 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm or Tuesday, March 15th 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Will try and work drop-ins around appointment times.
Supervisor’s
Report: 1) Eaton County Road
Commission’s annual road update is scheduled for Monday, February 21st. 2) 2022 Community Events Schedule was
presented. 3) New website is ready to
launch, just waiting on new township logo. 4) The I96 bridges over Billwood Hwy
will begin construction next spring.
West bound I96 bridge construction will be in 2023 and East bound bridge
construction in 2024. Billwood Hwy will
be closed to through traffic during this time. 5) Due to recent events, Emergency Services
department is working on developing a safety training course.
Public Officials: County Commissioner Dairus Reynnet reported 1) The Opioid settlement will be paid over 18 years. 2) N95 mask are available, free of charge, through Barry Eaton County Health Department. 3) The Public Hearing for the proposed Off Road Vehicle Ordinance is scheduled for February 16, 2022, at 7:00 pm.
Other Reports & Announcements: Board of Determinations on the Lemon Drain found need to have something done with the drain.
Hear Public Present for Agenda Items: None
Unfinished Business: None
New Business:
Rumsey moved and Pray seconded to accept
the Planning Commission’s recommendation and Introduce the intent to rezone
10089, 10095, 10101, 10165, 10179 and 10193 Dimondale Hwy, Parcel Numbers. 080-014-100-105-00,
080-014-100-110-00, 080-014-100-115-00, 080-014-100-120-00, 080-014-100-125-00
and 080-014-100-130-00 respectively from A-1 (Agricultural) to R-1C (One Family
Medium Density Residential). Further the
rezoning be considered for adoption by the Township Board at the February 22, 2022,
Regular Board meeting.
Yeas: Myers,
Rumsey, Slucter, Fritts, Pray and Pisano
Nays: None
Absent: Piper
Motion
Carried.
Discussion was held on the proposed Sewer Budget. It was noted there was a deficit, but not
concerned, thoughts are that several items would probably come in under
budget. Slucter moved and Rumsey
seconded to approve the Dimondale/Windsor Wastewater Treatment Plant 2022-2023
Budget as presented. Motion Carried.
Hear Public Present on any subject: None
Motion by
Rumsey, supported by Slucter, to move into a closed session to consider legal
advice presented in a written legal opinion drafted by the Township Attorney in
connection with potential ordinance violations occurring on property located at
7845 E. Vermontville Hwy, Dimondale, Michigan 48821.
Roll Call
was taken: Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Absent: 1
Motion
Carried.
Motion by Rumsey,
supported by Pray, to move into a closed session to consider legal advice
presented in a written legal opinion crafted by the Township Attorney in
connection with a land division approval involving Harvest West.
Roll Call
was taken: Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Absent: 1
Motion
Carried.
Township Board went into closed session at 7:58 pm.
Slucter reopened the regular meeting at 8:40 pm.
Motion by
Rumsey, supported by Myers, to move that the Township Code Enforcement/Township
Supervisor be authorized to initiate formal enforcement proceedings in regard
to alleged violations of the Township’s Public Nuisances and Zoning Ordinances
with respect to the property located at 7845 E. Vermontville Hwy., Dimondale,
MI 48821.
Roll Call
was taken: Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Absent: 1
Motion
Carried.
Motion by
Pisano, supported by Pray, to accept the Township attorney’s recommendation
related to the pending land division application.
Roll Call
was taken: Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Absent: 1
Motion
Carried.
With no further business Supervisor Slucter adjourned the meeting at 8:42 pm.
Lisa A. Rumsey
Windsor Charter Township Clerk