WINDSOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD

REGULAR MEETING

NOVEMBER 14, 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, Pray and Pisano

Absent:  None

 

Rumsey moved and Piper seconded to amend the agenda, removing SF Real Estate LLC Rezoning Request from agenda. A letter was received this morning, from SF Real Estate LLC, rescinding their Change of Zoning Application.  The letter also formally thanked the Planning Commission for their professionalism during the hearings and subsequent planning meetings.  They will be taking time to reconsider how they wish to develop the land at a future date. Motion carried unanimously.  Rumsey moved and Myers seconded to approve the agenda as amended.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

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

 

General Fund consisting of Voucher #34965 through Voucher #35006 equaling: $160,377.58 plus digital transfers and payments of $2,103.54 making a Grand Total of $162,481.12.

 

Payroll Report consisting of Voucher #42485 through #42497 and Direct Deposit #DD4369 through #DD4438 plus digital payments for a Grand Total of $102,044.31.

 

Reports:

 

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

    

     Planning Commission: At the last meeting, set a public hearing for December 13th on a Special Use Permit request, recommended approval to renew the Summit facility Special Use Permit and recommended denial of a rezoning request.

 

     Sewer Board: Last month’s meeting the appointment of board officers were approved.  November’s meeting has been cancelled.

 

     Emergency Service Department:  Chief Miller reported:  1) Significant runs were recounted.  2)   Informed board, there have been engine issues with both fire trucks. One is back in service, while the other one is being repaired.   3) Piper moved and Fritts seconded to approve the rehiring of Samantha Olsen as paid on call firefighter trainee and Bianca McIntosh as paid on call EMT trainee.  Motion carried unanimously. 4)  Rumsey moved and Piper seconded to accept the resignation of Kevin Maier effective immediately, Rumsey moved and Piper seconded to amend the motion to add accepting the resignation of Logan Nierenberger effective November 17, 2023.  Motion carried unanimously.  5) An invitation was extended to the Board to attend the Emergency Services Christmas Party and Awards Ceremony being held on December 2nd.

 

Assessor/Preston Community Services:  Later this week will be delivering the tax roll to the treasurer for the winter tax bills.    

 

Public Service Department:  1) To date, there have been 28 burials, 17 cremations and 11 full burials. 2) Storm cleanup is virtually completed.  3)  During the storm, the top portion of the flagpole at the Dimondale Cemetery was damaged.  We have recently installed a telescoping flagpole, donated by Holt VFW.

 

Supervisor’s Report:  Been addressing complaints and answering questions in regard to Creyts Road and Billwood Hwy road closures, water main installation and possible ordinance violations.

 

Public Officials:  County Commissioner Jacob Toomey reported: Eaton County received over $900,000 for the Sheriff’s department.  They will be investing in new equipment. There are two new deputies that will be graduating from training and will be on the road soon as there are some retirements coming up at the end of the year.  In partnership with Eaton County Clerk, put forward a resolution to waive fees for vital records, birth and death certificates, for eligible low-income individuals.     

 

     Other Reports & Announcements:  None

 

Hear Public Present for Agenda Items:  Public comment heard.

 

Unfinished Business:  None

 

New Business:

Slucter moved and Pray seconded to renew the Summit Facility’s Adult-Use Cannabis Special Use Permit for another year.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Discussion was held on creating a building department.  This is a self-funded department.  Funding will be from the building/inspection fee. The location of an office for the new department was considered. A Construction Board of Appeals will need to be established.  An Ordinance and a Resolution will need to be approved and adopted.  Possible introduction of Ordinance at the next meeting.

 

Rumsey moved and Fritts seconded to set Public Hearing for 2024 Budget for the next regular meeting, November 28, 2023, 7:00 pm.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Hear Public Present on any subject:  Public comment heard.

 

With no further business Supervisor Slucter adjourned the meeting at 8:12 pm.

 

                                                                                    Lisa A. Rumsey

                                                                                    Windsor Charter Township Clerk