WINDSOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD

REGULAR MEETING

JUNE 13, 2023 – 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

 

Representative Angela Witwer presented Chief Phillip Miller with a plaque expressing gratitude to Windsor Township Emergency Services for their assistance with the MSU shooting on February 13, 2023. The plaque was presented on behalf of the State of Michigan, signed by Governor Witmer, Lt Governor Gilchrist, State Senator Anthony and State Representative Witwer.

 

Rumsey moved and Piper seconded to approve the amended agenda, moving Plaque Dedication for Emergency Services to the beginning of the agenda.  Motion carried unanimously.   

 

Piper moved and Pisano seconded to approve the Consent Agenda.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

General Fund consisting of Voucher #34721 through Voucher #34787 equaling: $52,046.59 plus digital transfers and payments of $2,695.88 making a Grand Total of $54,742.47.

 

Payroll Report consisting of Voucher #42402 through #42416 and Direct Deposit #DD4003 through #DD4064 plus digital payments for a Grand Total of $95,037.70.

 

Reports:

 

Sheriff’s Report:  Deputy Holliday reported on incidents in the township

    

     Planning Commission:  None

 

     Sewer Board:  Meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 15, 2023.

 

     Emergency Service Department:  Chief Miller reported: 1)  Significant runs since last meeting were reported.  2) Piper moved and Fritts seconded to promote Robert Reedy and Blayne White from trainee status to paid on call firefighters.  Motion carried unanimously.  Followed by pinning of badges. 3) There are smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms still available for free installation.  Applications are available from the Township webpage or contact Emergency Services Department. 

 

     Assessor/Preston Community Services:  1) Tax roll has been given to treasurer for 2023 Summer Taxes.  2) Preparations are being made for field work as well as July Board of Review, scheduled for July 18th.

 

Public Service Department:  1) So far this year, there has been 9 burials, 5 cremations and 4 full burials. 2) We picked up an entire truck load of junk building materials, that was dumped along Bishop Hwy, today.

 

Supervisor’s Report:  1) Received information on The Council on Municipal Cannabis.  The Township would benefit from a membership.  They are a nonprofit organization that promotes local government cannabis regulatory frameworks that work to protect the public; conduct, administer and/or sponsor research that focuses on municipal cannabis regulations policies, leadership and economic benefits; promote competency-based education for municipal cannabis regulations leadership as well as diversity and inclusion; educate cities, townships, villages’ and the public about cannabis community benefits and social equity programs and policies

 

Public Officials:  

Village of Dimondale Manager, Denis Prisk reported 1) The Annual Oldsmobile Car Show is scheduled for Friday, June 16, 2023 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.   2) The Danford Island Park restrooms are to be open sometime in August.  3) Construction to start in September on a gazebo for Island Park. 4) Reconstruction of the basketball court was approved.

 

    Other Reports & Announcements:  None

      

 

Hear Public Present for Agenda Items:  None

 

Unfinished Business:

 

New Business:

Discussion was held the 2023 Inter-Local Agreement for Local Police Services.  It was noted that the County was asked if they could submit the agreement before we approve our annual budget. Myers moved and Piper seconded to approve and authorize the Supervisor Slucter to sign the 2023 Inter-Local Agreement for Local Police Services.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

The Lansing Board of Water and Light has submitted Supplemental Agreement No. 11 for our approval.  This agreement is for the new Watermain being installed South on Creyts Road and West on Billwood Hwy to service the Consumers Energy site.  Rumsey moved and Piper seconded to approve the Lansing Board of Water and Light Supplemental Agreement No. 11 and authorize Supervisor Slucter to sign Agreement on behalf of the Township.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

Quotes were submitted for IT service contracts.  At this time, we have been paying hourly rates for some of these services.  The cost of the service contract with security is more than we are currently paying, but it has additional benefits that are essential. Rumsey moved and Slucter seconded to approve entering into a Managed Services Monthly Plan that includes security with Thatch Computer Consulting at a monthly cost of $1965.00.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

Hear Public Present on any subject:  

Marty Long thanked Supervisor Slucter and the Township on the memorial at the Dimondale Cemetery for Bill Long.

 

It was suggested to contact State Police Cyber Security office as they may have grant money for IT security.

 

With no further business Supervisor Slucter adjourned the meeting at 7:36 pm.

 

 

                                                                                    Lisa A. Rumsey

                                                                                    Windsor Charter Township Clerk