WINDSOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD

REGULAR MEETING – JULY 9, 2024

MEETING ROOM – 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, Pisano

Absent: None

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

Piper moved and Pisano seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. It was noted that the check voucher list included Windsor Township At-Large prepayment of the Lemon Drain project. Motion carried unanimously.

General Fund consisting of Voucher #35408 through Voucher #35454 equaling: $234,591.13 plus digital transfer and payments of $2,404.34 making a Grand Total of $236,995.47

Payroll Report consisting of Voucher #42597 through #42616 and direct deposits #DD4958 through #DD5031 plus digital payments for a Grand Total of $102,756.94

Reports:

 

Sheriff’s Reports:  None

 

Planning Commission:  None

 

Sewer Board:  New generator was installed in the lift station at the corner of Lansing and Canal Road.  Next meeting is scheduled for July 18, 2024.

 

Emergency Services Department:  Chief Miller reported 1) There were many significant runs, especially over the July 4th long holiday weekend, including traffic accidents, structure fires, and assisting Delta Township with an engine during the fireworks on July 3rd.  2) The Eaton County Training Committee has received notice that the State of Michigan has budgeted $700,000 for the construction of a training facility in Charlotte to be utilized by all the Emergency Service Departments in Eaton County. 3) Our ISO rating inspection is coming this fall.  Training and documentation have been updated to improve rating, but consideration is needed to amend our existing Fire Code Ordinance to include a more recent NFPA 1, Fire Code. 4)  An arrest has been made for the Diamond Back Motorcycle Club’s fire in December of 2023.

 

Assessor/Preston Community Services:  1) The July Board of Review is to be held on July 16th.  2)  The last year disabled veterans will need to file for exemption is in 2025.  Beginning in 2026, disabled veterans will only need to file if they become ineligible.  3) Response to the request for additional information on our building department application has been submitted to the State of Michigan. 

 

Public Service Department: 1) This year there have been 12 burials, 7 full burials and 5 cremains. 2) Jim Bogi, Public Service Director, is preparing for retirement.  Piper moved and Pisano seconded to promote Kyle Baker to Associate Director of the Public Service Department.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Supervisor’s Report:  1) Update was provided on the building department application. Requested responses and additional documentation have been submitted.  The State of Michigan Construction Code Commission will review at their next meeting, July 17, 2024.  2)  Consumers Energy’s site plan has been delayed due to a traffic study, which has now been completed, and the need for approval of additional funding for the increase in construction costs.  3) The newly installed fire hydrants along Creyts Road and Billwood Hwy are operational.

 

Public Officials:  None

 

Other Reports & Announcements:  None

Hear Public Present for Agenda Items:  None

 

Unfinished Business:

Rumsey moved and Piper seconded to adopt Ordinance 25 (KK) the change of zoning for Parcel 080-009-100-090-00, commonly known as 6690 Guinea Rd, from A-1 to M-1.  Said Ordinance shall become effective upon the date of final publication as provided by law.

Roll Call:

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

Nays:  None                                                                          

Absent:  None                                                                       

Motion carried unanimously.

 

New Business:  None

 

Hear Public Present on any subject:  Public comment heard.

 

With no further business Supervisor Slucter adjourned the meeting at 7:27 pm.

                                                                                      Lisa A. Rumsey