WINDSOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD

REGULAR MEETING

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 – 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

 

Pisano moved and Piper seconded to approve the agenda as written.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

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

 

General Fund consisting of Voucher #35121 through Voucher #35174 equaling: $69,519.18 plus digital transfers and payments of $4,034.38 making a Grand Total of $73,553.56.

 

Payroll Report consisting of Voucher #42528 through #42541 and Direct Deposit #DD4586 through #DD4673 plus digital payments for a Grand Total of $135,795.13.

 

Reports:

 

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

    

     Planning Commission:  On the agenda for tomorrow night is a Site Plan Review for Parker Propane, planned for lots 2A and 2B in Harvest Park.

 

     Sewer Board:  Meeting cancelled.

 

     Emergency Service Department:  Chief Miller reported:  1) FEMA announced that the President has signed a declaration for individual and business assistance related to the August storms.  However, he did not sign the piece that allows for municipalities to receive funding.  The township might be able to receive some reimbursement for costs spent through State of Michigan Title 19 funds.  A meeting has been scheduled with the State of Michigan in March to get clarification.  2) The State Fire Marshal has made some changes requiring all fire department gear to meet the requirements of NFPA, which means it must be replaced after 10 years no matter how much it has been used. Currently working with several other departments on applying for another FEMA assistance to firefighter’s grant for the purchase of new turn out gear and a new washer extractor.  This is a cost sharing grant. 3) The fire at the Azzawi house is still under investigation.  A human factor certainly appears to be involved; however, it cannot be established if it was arson, accidental or otherwise.  4)  The 2023 Annual Smoke Detector Installation Report was presented.  Windsor Township Emergency Services ranked 13th in the State and 1st in the Tri County area.  Great job!  5) Pray moved and Fritts seconded to accept the resignation of Joseph Gantz from both the Emergency Services Department and from the Public Service Department effective immediately. A friendly amendment was made by Slucter and seconded by Piper to change the effective date to February 1, 2024.  Friendly amendment motion carried unanimously.  Original motion as amended carried unanimously. 

 

Assessor/Preston Community Services:  None

 

Public Service Department:  1) So far this year there as been one (1) burial.  There are however six (6) cremations scheduled in the Spring.  With the mild weather, have been cleaning up and burning dead branches from the cemeteries.

 

Supervisor’s Report:  1) The paperwork for the creation of a building department was filed with the State of Michigan on Friday, February 9th.  2)  The State of Michigan Police are making progress on their rifle ranch on Davis Hwy, West of Canal.  3) Have received a number of complaints of zoning violations and dangerous building and are looking into these matters.  4)  Announced there will not be a Township Board Meeting on Tuesday, February 27th due to the Presidential Primary Election.

 

Public Officials:  None

 

     Other Reports & Announcements:  None

 

Hear Public Present for Agenda Items:  None

 

Unfinished Business:  None

 

New Business:

The Special Use Permit renewal to operate a contracting business on the parcel located at 5855 N Michigan Rd was reviewed.  It was noted DJ Landscape Management acquired HTA Companies business that previously operated at this location.  Pray offered and Piper supported to accept the Planning Commission’s recommendation and renew the Special Use Permit for DJ Landscape Management at 5855 N Michigan Rd with previous condition to remain the same and subject to them signing the Acknowledgement and Consent to be Bound by Special Use Permit.  

Ayes:  Myers Piper, Rumsey, Slucter, Fritts, Pray and Pisano

Nays:  None

Motion carried unanimously

 

A review of the Resolution to Adopt Poverty Exemption Eligibility Requirements, Income Standards/Asset Test and application for 2024 was conducted.  The eligible income and maximum asset standards were examined.  Myers offered and Pisano supported the approval of Resolution 24-003 to Adopt Poverty Exemption Eligibility Requirements, Income Standards/Asset Test and Application for 2024.

Ayes:  Myers Piper, Rumsey, Slucter, Fritts, Pray and Pisano

Nays:  None

Resolution adopted.

 

Hear Public Present on any subject:  Public comment heard.

 

With no further business Supervisor Slucter adjourned the meeting at 7:32 pm.

 

                                                                                    Lisa A. Rumsey

                                                                                    Windsor Charter Township Clerk