WINDSOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP

PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING

OCTOBER 22, 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

 

Rumsey moved and Pisano seconded to amend the agenda, adding Grand Pointe Subdivision Water Project under Unfinished Business and Closed Session to discuss real estate after Hear Public Present on any subject.  Motion carried unanimously.  Rumsey moved and Pisano seconded to approve the agenda as amended.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

The Public Hearing for the 2025 General Fund Budget was called to order by Supervisor Slucter at 7:01 pm.

 

Austin Robison, 9453 Billwood Hwy – Inquired about the increase in revenue for State Revenue Sharing, State Fire Protection and Dividend & Interest Income. Response was provided, the State Revenue Sharing & Fire Protection revenue in the proposed 2025 Budget is based on funds received during 2024.  The estimated Interest Income is based on the township having investments that have locked in interest rates.  Austin Robison expressed his thanks for being fiscally responsible.

 

Bob Haddad, 8212 E Vermontville Hwy – Questioned if the 2025 Budget included an increase in staff to accommodate the building department.  Reply was given, the building department is self-funded, so there is not an increase in staff or other expenditures for the building department in the proposed 2025 General Fund Budget.

 

With no more questions or comments from the public, Myers moved and Piper seconded to close the Public Hearing at 7:07 pm.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Myers moved and Pisano seconded to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as written.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Reports:

 

Sheriff’s Report:  None

    

     Planning Commission:  At the last meeting, tabled the site plan review of the Consumers Energy site, located at the corner of Billwood Hwy and Canal Road, to obtain additional information.

 

     Sewer Board:  Next meeting is scheduled for December 21st.

 

     Emergency Service Department:  Chief Miller reported: 1) Significant runs since last meeting.  2) Rumsey moved and Piper seconded to accept the resignation of April Parker and remove Bianca Robbins and Cheyanne Harris from trainee status.  Motion carried unanimously.   3)  Provided quotes to the township board for replacing the 2001 tanker truck as it is starting to act its age.  According to NFPA 101 standards, trucks must be moved into reserve status after 20 years and replaced after 25 years.  Currently there is a two year wait time once the tanker is ordered before its completed.

   

     Assessor/Preston Community Services:  None

 

Public Service Department:   1) There have been 22 burials to date with 5 more on the schedule.  2) Working on Fall and Winter cleanup.

 

Supervisor’s Report:  1) A  cease and desist letter has been sent to the property owners  of 6801 Creyts Road as its operation is in violation of the zoning ordinance.  2)  Received preliminary road report on Harvest Park.  Additional information is forth coming.  3)  Received a copy of an engineering contract from Wolverine Engineering pertaining to the water project for Grand Pointe Subdivision.  4) Meeting with tax appeal petitioners next week.

 

Public Officials: 

Danielle Tiedeman, Village of Dimondale manager reported 1) In the village, leaf collection will be taking place for the next three weeks.  2) Recruiting efforts have been successful, the Public Work positions have been filled and waiting on commitment for Code Enforcement officer.

 

Andy Shaver introduced himself as a candidate running for State Representative for the 76th District.

 

     Other Reports & Announcements:  None

 

Hear Public Present for Agenda Items:  Public comment heard.

 

Unfinished Business: 

Slucter offered and Myers supported the adoption of the 2025 Budget:  The General Fund Budget for a total appropriation of $2,832,985.00; Public Improvement appropriation of $0.00; Street Lights for a total appropriation of $74,300.00, Fire Hydrants for a total appropriation of $12,800.00; River Rock Landing $1,015.00 expenditures.

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

Nays:  None

2025 Budget adopted.

 

A proposal has been received for engineering work on the water project for Grand Pointe Subdivision.  This will be included in the total project cost for the water district.  An estimate for the project is forthcoming.  A grant has been approved as part of the 2024 budget by the State of Michigan.  As soon as the township receives the written estimate, the paperwork will be submitted to the State of Michigan and the grant will be released to the Township.  Piper moved and Pisano seconded to approve the engineering proposal by Wolverine Engineering, subject to receipt of the grant from the State of Michigan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

New Business:  None

 

Hear Public Present on any subject:  Public comment heard.

 

Rumsey moved and Myers seconded to go into closed session to discuss real estate in accordance with MCL.15268.

 

Roll Call was taken:  Ayes:     7       Nays:      0      Absent:     0     

Motion Carried.

Township Board went into closed session at 8:09 pm. 

 

Rumsey moved and Pisano seconded to come out of closed session.

 

Roll Call was taken:  Ayes:    7        Nays:     0       Absent:     0   

Motion Carried.

Township Board came out of closed session at 8:40 pm. 

 

Pray moved and Fritts seconded for Slucter and Rumsey to meet with the Library committee and present counter proposal on the Windsor Township office space lease agreement.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

With no further business Supervisor Slucter adjourned the meeting at 8:43 pm.

 

 

                                                                                    Lisa A. Rumsey

                                                                                    Windsor Charter Township Clerk