WINDSOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD

REGULAR MEETING

MAY 14, 2024 – 7:00 PM

APPROVED

 

The meeting was called to order at 7 pm by Supervisor Slucter with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Present: Slucter, Fritts, Meyers, Piper, Pray, Pisano

Absent: Rumsey

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

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

General Fund consisting of Voucher #35295 through Voucher #35340 equaling: $77,430.54     plus digital transfer and payments of $3197.58 making a Grand Total of $80,628.12

Payroll Report consisting of Voucher #42565 through #42583 and direct deposits #DD4813 through #DD4887 plus digital payments for a Grand Total of $103,632.79

Reports:

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

 

Planning Commission:  At the May 8th meeting, public hearings were set for June 12, 20024, on an amendment to the Master Plan and a zoning change request for a Guinea Road property.

 

Sewer Board:  May meeting was cancelled due to lack of business.

 

Emergency Service Department: Chief Miller reported 1) Significant runs. 2) An audit for Medicare was completed. 3) Piper moved and Myers seconded to approve the hiring of Mitchell Robinson as full-time firefighter/EMT.  Motion carried unanimously. 4) After several out-of-control grass fires caused by high wind conditions, permits were updated, obligating permit holders to be responsible for checking wind speeds and direction. 5) A total of 10 new air packs, 20 bottles and 18 SCBA masks were received due to a regional FEMA grant.

 

Assessor/Preston Community Services: 1) The State finalized all their information on May 1st 2) All Principal Resident Exemption will be turned over in the first part of June.

 

Public Service Department: 1) The department has been busy getting ready for Memorial Day. 2) The 3rd Annual Community Cleanup is this upcoming weekend, Saturday May 18th.

 

Supervisor’s Report: Supervisor Slucter reported that he had a conversation with Consumers Energy’s site engineer regarding their site plan review submission. Engineer reported that the site plan was on hold until the Road Commission traffic study is completed.

 

Public Officials: County Commissioner Jacob Toomey reported 1) Funds from FEMA were received from storm damage in August 2023.  2) May 18th is Recycling Day in Eaton County 3) Youth facility expansion is on schedule and below budget.

Other Reports & Announcements:  None

Hear Public Present for Agenda Items:  Public comment heard.

 

Unfinished Business:  

Slucter moved and Myers seconded to approve an Addendum to Assistance Services Agreement with Preston Community Services, LLC, to better reflect our respective intentions and obligations and to maintain all other terms contained therein, specifically adding a Conflict of Interest paragraph.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Discussion was held on Michigan Construction Code Ordinance. Previously adopted Ordinance No. 49 Michigan Construction Code Ordinance required changes to comply with the State of Michigan requirements. Supervisor Slucter moved and Trustee Myers supported to adopt Michigan Construction Code Ordinance  No. 50, an Ordinance to promote the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of Windsor Charter Township, Eaton County, Michigan, by enforcing the Michigan Construction Code pursuant to the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act, Act 230 of 1972, MCL 125.1501 et seq. (the “Act”), to designate the Windsor Charter Township Building Official as the enforcing official to discharge the responsibilities of the Township under the provisions of the Act, to establish a violation of any provision of this Ordinance as a municipal civil infraction, and repeal all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance in their entirety. Roll Call:

Yeas:  Myers, Piper, Slucter, Fritts, Pray and Pisano

Nays:  None

Absent:  Rumsey

Motion Carried Unanimously.

 

New Business:

Pray moved and Pisano seconded pursuant to the Windsor Township Zoning Ordinance to approve the annual renewal of Marley Crops’ Special Use Permits, under the following conditions:  1) All original and currently applicable conditions.  2) The Licensee maintaining their SUP renewal for the property with any and all conditions provided within their SUP renewal.

Roll Call:

Yeas:  Myers, Piper, Slucter, Fritts, Pray and Pisano

Nays:  None

Absent:  Rumsey

Motion Carried Unanimously.

 

Based on the materials reviewed Pray moved and Fritts seconded pursuant to the Windsor Township Zoning Ordinance to approve the annual renewal of Premier Meds’ Special Use Permits, under the following conditions:  1) All original and currently applicable conditions.  2) The Licensee maintaining their SUP renewal for the property with any and all conditions provided within their SUP renewal.

Roll Call:

Yeas:  Myers, Piper, Slucter, Fritts, Pray and Pisano

Nays:  None

Absent:  Rumsey

Motion Carried Unanimously.

 

A renewal application was received from Premier Meds LLC for an Adult-Use Marihuana Grow Facility Permit.  There have been no changes to the operation since the previous submission. Based upon the materials reviewed and information discussed by the Board, Slucter moved and Pisano seconded, pursuant to Windsor Township’s Medical/Adult-Use Marihuana Ordinance to approve the renewal of one (1) each of a Class C Grower Adult-Use Marihuana Permit for Premier Meds LLC, under the following conditions: 1)  All original and currently applicable conditions.  2) The License Permittee maintaining their SUP renewal for the property with any and all conditions provided within their SUP renewal.

Roll Call:

Yeas:  Myers, Piper, Slucter, Fritts, Pray and Pisano

Nays:  None

Absent:  Rumsey

Motion Carried Unanimously.

 

Fresh Coast Cannabis Group, LLC has submitted a renewal for Adult-Use Marihuana Grower Facility Permit.  They attested no changes since the previous submission. Based upon the materials reviewed and information discussed by the Board, Slucter moved and Myers seconded to approve the renewal of two (2) Class C Grower Adult-Use Marihuana Permits for Fresh Coast Cannabis Group, LLC under the following conditions: 1) All original and currently applicable conditions.  2) The License Permittee maintaining their SUP renewal for the property with any and all conditions provided within their SUP renewal.

Roll Call:

Yeas:  Myers, Piper, Slucter, Fritts, Pray and Pisano

Nays:  None

Absent:  Rumsey

Motion Carried Unanimously.

 

Rooted and Zooted Processing, LLC has submitted a renewal Application for a Medical and an Adult-Use Marihuana Processing Facility.  While the company has had no changes since the previous submission, the facility has added specialized equipment tailored for processing and preserving cannabis products.  Based upon the materials reviewed and information discussed by the Board, Slucter moved and Pisano seconded to approve the renewal of Medical and Adult-Use Marihuana Processing Facility Permits under the following conditions: 1) All original and currently applicable conditions.  2) The License Permittee maintaining their SUP renewal for the property with any and all conditions provided within their SUP renewal.

Roll Call:

Yeas:  Myers, Piper, Slucter, Fritts, Pray and Pisano

Nays:  None

Absent:  Rumsey

Motion Carried Unanimously.

 

Hear Public Present on any subject: Public comment heard.

With no further business Supervisor Slucter adjourned the meeting at 7:47pm.

                                                                                      Lisa A. Rumsey

Windsor Charter Township Clerk