WINDSOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD

PUBLIC HEARING/REGULAR MEETING

OCTOBER 25, 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, Piper and Pisano

Absent: Pray

Slucter moved and Pisano seconded to amend the agenda, moving Supervisor Report after Library Report, expand the Library Report into two reports, and add Township New Logo under Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously. Rumsey moved and Fritts seconded to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously.

Supervisor Slucter called the Public Hearing to order for the 425 Agreement with the City of Lansing at 7:08 pm.

Supervisor Slucter announced Consumers Energy is building a Regional Service Center at 7000 N Canal Road (Southeast corner of Canal Road and Billwood Hwy). The 425 Agreement with the City of Lansing will allow for public water service to be extended South on Creyts Road, turning West on Billwood to Canal Road to accommodate Consumers Energy property. This opens up the opportunity for public water for future development into Lansing Road corridor and possibly beyond. The agreement is for 25 years without an automatic renewal. Taxes will be assessed and collected by the City of Lansing and the Township will receive its portion of the property taxes directly from the City in accordance with the agreement. Township services such as fire, ambulance, police protection and enforcement, zoning, planning and wastewater collection will remain under the township jurisdiction. Street and road maintenance and repair, storm drains, soil erosion and sedimentation control and administration and enforcement of the State Construction Code will all remain under Eaton County jurisdiction.

Jessica Tramontana – Introduced herself and Taylor Masters, representatives from Consumers Energy. Jessica expressed Consumers Energy’s excited in moving into Windsor Charter Township. With the property conveniently located between two major highways, it will allow quicker response times for repairs. Looking forward to partnering with the community.

Supervisor Slucter emphasized the Consumers Energy trucks will have controlled routes and will not be traveling residential areas, unless needed for repairs.

With no more comments. Supervisor Slucter Closed Public Hearing at 7:14 pm.

Rumsey moved and Myers seconded to approve the minutes of the previous regular meeting as written. Motion carried unanimously.

Reports:

Assessor: None

Sheriff’s Report: None

Planning Commission: Special meeting and public hearing scheduled for November 2, 2022, 7:00 pm on a Special Use Permit request from Canines for Change.

Sewer Board: The purchase of Silversmith Data Asset Tracking Software, by the Village of Dimondale and the Dimondale/Windsor Sewer Board, sharing cost 50/50, was approved at the last meeting. The software will help track infrastructures.

Emergency Service Department: Chief Miller reported: 1) On the EMS and Fire Runs since last meeting. 2) Monitoring the possibility of a low diesel fuel supply. 3) Having issues with transferring care to hospitals, taking an excessive amount of time. 4) Rumsey moved and Pisano seconded to approve the hiring of Jeremy Neirenberger in the 24 hour, full time Paramedic position, effective November 20, 2022 and move Robert Reedy from Special Services to Paid on Call Firefighter/Trainee. Motion carried unanimously. 5) Discussed the state wide Paramedic shortage and the steps being taken to try and reduce our current staffing shortages.

Library: Ann Sanders reported: 1) Gave update on board members - Shirley Watson relinquished President duties to Rich Runels (previously Vice President) and introductions were made on the newest board members, Lynda Meade as Secretary, replacing Inge Kyler and Vincent Tardino, replacing Rich Robbins. 2) Approved for the Federal Equipment Grant from the Library Services Technology Act at $21,000, for the solar powered WiFi enabled charging benches for the three Village parks, to be installed in May, bringing a grant total this year of over $30,000.

Library: Linda Reznick reported on the Library Committee having a productive meeting with the Township Board Library Committee.

Supervisor’s Report: An update was given on 10652 Jolly Road property. It is close to being completed. The structure has been demolished and property has been cleaned up. Just waiting on some paperwork to be finalized.

Public Officials: County Commissioner Dairus Reynnet reported on Eaton County’s Master Plan.

Village of Dimondale President Ralph Reznick gave an updated on the Village’s Manager’s position.

Other Reports & Announcements: None

Hear Public Present for Agenda Items: None

Unfinished Business:

Paige Hunter, Graphic Artist, presented a couple of option to expand upon for a new Township Logo.

New Business:

An update was given on Harvest Park road dedication. A second option to obtain Eaton County Drain Commission’s approval was started, but will still take at least several months to complete.

Slucter moved and Pisano seconded to table Green Peak Industries Special Use Permit renewals indefinitely and allow operations to continue during this period. Motion carried unanimously.

Slucter moved and Fritts seconded to table Green Peak Industries Marihuana Grower and Processor Permit Licenses for the Summit Facility until next meeting, November 22, 2022. Motion carried unanimously.

Rumsey moved and Piper second to set the Public Hearing on the 2023 Budget for the regular meeting, November 22, 2022, 7:00 pm. Motion carried unanimously.

A review was conducted on the 425 Agreement with the City of Lansing. There are a few minor changes needed. The timing of the water installation in conjunction with the I96 Bridge construction was discussed. Will be included on the agenda when the new revision is available.

Hear Public Present on any subject: Public comment was heard

With no further business Supervisor Slucter adjourned the meeting at 8:47 pm.

Lisa A. Rumsey

Windsor Charter Township Clerk