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Charter Township of Clinton Board of Trustees met Sept. 4.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Present:

Robert J. Cannon Supervisor

Kim Meltzer Clerk

Paul Gieleghem Treasurer

Joe A. Aragona Trustee

Mike Keys Trustee

Kenneth Pearl Trustee

Jenifer West Trustee

Absent: None

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Township Board Chambers, Clinton Township Civic Center. Also in attendance was Mr. Jack Dolan, Township Attorney. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Mrs. Meltzer stated there are four deletions from tonight’s agenda:

2. Conditional Rezoning Approval/Site Development Plan for Healing Touch Physical Therapy (formerly proposed rezoning from RML

Multiple-Family Residential (Low-Rise) to B-1 Neighborhood Business 3. Conditional Rezoning Approval/Site Development Plan for Verus Development Retail (Formerly Proposed Rezoning from RML Multiple- Family Residential (Low-Density) to B-3 General Business

5. Conditional Rezoning/Site Development: Garland Apartments (Formerly Proposed Rezoning From OS-1 Office/Services to RMH Multiple-Family Residential (High Density)

19. Request Approval of Garfield Road Water Main Crossing

Mrs. Meltzer stated there are three additions to tonight’s agenda:

24.Request Approval to Attend Conference – MUSAR Structural Collapse Tech

25.Request Approval to Attend Conference – MUSAR Structural Collapse Operations

26.Request Closed Session

Motion by Mr. Pearl, supported by Mrs. West to approve tonight’s agenda with the deletion/postponement of Items #2, 3, 5 & 19 and the addition of Items #24, 25 &26. Roll Call: Ayes – Pearl, West, Keys, Cannon, Aragona, Gieleghem, Meltzer. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

Full discussion of each item can be found on the Township’s YouTube website at https://www.youtube.com/user/CTTV.

1. UPDATE FROM MACOMB COMMUNITY ACTION ON THE MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM

Motion by Mr. Pearl, supported by Mr. Keys to receive and file the update from Macomb Community Action on the Meals on Wheels Program as presented. Roll Call: Ayes – Pearl, Keys, West, Cannon, Aragona, Gieleghem, Meltzer. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

2. CONDITIONAL REZONING APPROVAL/SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR HEALING TOUCH PHYSICAL THERAPY (FORMERLY PORPOSED REZONING FROM RML MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (LOW-RISE) TO B- 1 NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS

This item was deleted.

3. CONDITIONAL REZONING APPROVAL/SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR VERUS DEVELOPMENT RETAIL (FORMERLY PROPOSED REZONING FROM RML MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (LOW-DENSITY) TO B-3 GENERAL BUSINESS

This item was postponed to the September 17, 2018 meeting.

4. SPECIAL LAND USE: MINI-MAXI STORAGE-NORTH

Motion by Mr. Gieleghem, supported by Mr. Pearl to receive and file the letter dated August 28, 2018 from the Planning Commission Secretary and approve the Site Development Plan for Mini Maxi Storage-North, lots 20 through 23, Meadows Subdivision, being 2.59 acres of vacant land located at the northeast corner of Gratiot and Iroquois (section 23) as follows:

• Approval of sidewalk waiver along the north side of Iroquois Street

• Approval of variance allowing driveway access onto Iroquois Street

• Approval of variance allowing 10.5 foot front yard setback along Iroquois Street

• Planting of 82 trees along the north side

• Investing $12,000 toward landscaping on the south side which includes planting of approximately 24 trees

Roll Call: Ayes – Gieleghem, Pearl, West, Keys, Cannon, Aragona, Meltzer. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

5. CONDITIONAL REZONING/SITE DEVELOPMENT: GARLAND APARTMENTS (FORMERLY PROPOSED REZONING FROM OS-1 OFFICE/SERVICES TO RMH MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (HIGH DENSITY)

This item was postponed to the September 17, 2018 meeting.

6. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING WELCOMING WEEK 2018

Motion by Mr. Pearl, supported by Mrs. West to receive and file the letter dated August 22, 2018 from the Township Supervisor and adopt the resolution recognizing September 14 through September 23, 2018 as Welcoming Week 2018. Roll Call: Ayes – Pearl, West, Keys, Cannon, Aragona, Gieleghem, Meltzer. Nays – Keys. Absent – None. Motion carried.

7. PARTICIPATION IN ROAD PROJECT WITH MACOMB COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ROADS

Motion by Mr. Pearl, supported by Mrs. West to receive and file the letter dated August 29, 2018 from the Township Supervisor and approve the partnership with the Macomb County Department of Roads for the following five (5) road projects totaling $1,058,858:

• Little Mack Avenue from 15 Mile to Armanda Court

• Little Mack Drive from Weybridge Drive to Groesbeck

(Township obligation 60% each: $765,828)

• Greenfield Road from Romeo Plank to Canal (Township obligation 50%: $177,030)

• Winshall Villa Subdivision

(Township obligation 50%: $69,600)

• Rivergate Subdivision

(Township obligation 50%: $46,400)

Roll Call: Ayes – Pearl, West, Keys, Cannon, Aragona, Gieleghem, Meltzer. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried

8. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR RADIO TOWER REPAIR

Motion by Mr. Pearl, supported by Mrs. West to receive and file the letter dated August 24, 2018 from the Budget/Ways & Means Chairperson and approve the project as quoted by Great Lakes Tower and Antenna Co. Inc. in the amount of $8,050 and to waive the Bid Policy requiring three quotes. Roll Call: Ayes – Pearl, West, Keys, Cannon, Aragona, Gieleghem, Meltzer. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

9. RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROPOSED WATER & SEWER RATE INCREASE

Motion by Mr. Cannon, supported by Mr. Aragona to receive and file the presentation and letter dated August 17, 2018 from the Budget/Ways & Means Chairperson and approve the proposed rate increases effective with the October 2018 usage reflected on the November bill as presented. Roll Call: Ayes – Cannon, Aragona, West, Keys, Pearl, Gieleghem, Meltzer. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Gieleghem, supported by Mrs. West to direct the Budget/Ways and Means Committee to bring the findings of the Plant Moran study regarding the analysis of different allocations for water and sewer billing to a future Board meeting; further based on the findings the Board has the discretion of engaging other companies to conduct a similar study or accept the findings by Plant Moran.

Roll Call: Gieleghem, West, Keys, Pearl, Cannon, Aragona, Meltzer. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

10. REQUEST FOR BUDGET AMENDMENT

Motion by Mr. Pearl, supported by Mr. Keys to receive and file the letter dated August 20, 2018 from the Building Superintendent and approve the request to increase the “Overtime” line item to $5,000 as presented. Roll Call: Ayes – Pearl, Keys, West, Cannon, Aragona, Gieleghem, Meltzer. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

11. BUILDING AUTHORITY COMMISSIONER TERM ARTICLES AMENDMENT

Motion by Mr. Gieleghem, supported by Mr. Pearl to receive and file the letter dated August 21, 2018 from the Township Attorney and approve the amendment to the Article of Incorporation providing for the term of Building Authority Members to be shortened to six (6) months. Roll Call: Ayes – Gieleghem, Pearl West, Keys, Cannon, Aragona, Meltzer. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

12. REQUEST FOR BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR ELECTION WORKERS FOR THE 2018 GUBERNATORIAL GENERAL ELECTION

Motion by Mrs. West, supported by Mr. Cannon to receive and file the letter dated August 29, 2018 from the Township Clerk and approve the budget amendments in regard to the 2018 Gubernatorial General Election as presented. Roll Call: Ayes – West, Cannon, Keys, Pearl, Aragona, Gieleghem, Meltzer. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

9. RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROPOSED WATER & SEWER RATE INCREASE

Motion by Mr. Cannon, supported by Mr. Aragona to receive and file the presentation and letter dated August 17, 2018 from the Budget/Ways & Means Chairperson and approve the proposed rate increases effective with the October 2018 usage reflected on the November bill as presented. Roll Call: Ayes – Cannon, Aragona, West, Keys, Pearl, Gieleghem, Meltzer. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Gieleghem, supported by Mrs. West to direct the Budget/Ways and Means Committee to bring the findings of the Plant Moran study regarding the analysis of different allocations for water and sewer billing to a future Board meeting; further based on the findings the Board has the discretion of engaging other companies to conduct a similar study or accept the findings by Plant Moran.

Roll Call: Gieleghem, West, Keys, Pearl, Cannon, Aragona, Meltzer. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

10. REQUEST FOR BUDGET AMENDMENT

Motion by Mr. Pearl, supported by Mr. Keys to receive and file the letter dated August 20, 2018 from the Building Superintendent and approve the request to increase the “Overtime” line item to $5,000 as presented. Roll Call: Ayes – Pearl, Keys, West, Cannon, Aragona, Gieleghem, Meltzer. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

11. BUILDING AUTHORITY COMMISSIONER TERM ARTICLES AMENDMENT

Motion by Mr. Gieleghem, supported by Mr. Pearl to receive and file the letter dated August 21, 2018 from the Township Attorney and approve the amendment to the Article of Incorporation providing for the term of Building Authority Members to be shortened to six (6) months. Roll Call: Ayes – Gieleghem, Pearl West, Keys, Cannon, Aragona, Meltzer. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

12. REQUEST FOR BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR ELECTION WORKERS FOR THE 2018 GUBERNATORIAL GENERAL ELECTION

Motion by Mrs. West, supported by Mr. Cannon to receive and file the letter dated August 29, 2018 from the Township Clerk and approve the budget amendments in regard to the 2018 Gubernatorial General Election as presented. Roll Call: Ayes – West, Cannon, Keys, Pearl, Aragona, Gieleghem, Meltzer. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

17. ROOF REPLACEMENT AT DPW FACILITY ON GARFIELD

Motion by Mr. Pearl, supported by Mr. Keys to receive and file the letter dated August 14, 2018 from the Public Services Director and approve contracting Corber Construction Inc. for the roof replacement at the DPW Facility on Garfield for the budgeted amount not to exceed $8,400; further all permits and fees will be waived. Roll Call: Ayes – Pearl, Keys, West, Cannon, Aragona, Gieleghem, Meltzer. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

18. REQUEST TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER AND BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR 2018 SIDEWALK PROGRAM

Motion by Mr. Pearl, supported by Mr. Cannon to receive and file the letter dated August 30, 2018 from the Public Services Director and approve the change order and budget amendment of $75,000 being transferred from the Road/Transportation Fund for the 2018 sidewalk program so that in the case of additional slabs that were over and above the estimate, the cost to the residents is waived. Roll Call: Ayes – Pearl, Cannon, West, Keys, Aragona, Gieleghem, Meltzer. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

19. REQUEST APPROVAL OF GARFIELD ROAD WATER MAIN CROSSING

This item was deleted.

20. DISCUSSION REGARDING VETERAN’S FUND FOR FLAG POLE PERMITS PURCHASED BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT

Motion by Mr. Aragona, supported by Mr. Cannon to receive and file the letter dated August 28, 2018 from Township Trustee Keys and direct the Building Department Superintendent to waive the fees on all flag pole installations 25 feet and under. Roll Call: Ayes – Aragona, Cannon, West, Keys, Pearl, Gieleghem, Meltzer. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

21. RESOLUTION URGING THE STATE OF MICHIGAN TO IMMEDIATELY BEGIN WORK ON FIXING THE ROAD FUNDING INEQUITY OF PUBLIC ACT 51 OF 1951

Motion by Mr. Gieleghem, supported by Mr. Keys to adopt the resolution urging the State of Michigan immediately begin working on a comprehensive plan to fix the inequity of Public Act 51 of 1951; further a copy of this resolution shall be provided to the Governor, the State Senate Majority and Minority Leaders, the Speaker of the House and Minority Leader of the State House, legislators from Macomb County, the Macomb County Executive and County Commissioners; further direct the Clerk’s office to send this resolution to all Townships in Macomb County for their adoption. Roll Call: Ayes – Gieleghem, Keys, West, Pearl, Cannon, Aragona, Meltzer. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

22. CONCUR IN THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROPERTY DISPOSITION COMMITTEE AND APPROVE BID PROCESS AND LIST FOR THE SALE OF TOWNSHIP OWNED LOTS

Motion by Mr. Keys, supported by Mrs. Meltzer to receive, file and concur with the recommendation of the Property Disposition Committee and approve the bid process and list for the sale of Township owned lots as presented. Roll Call: Ayes – Keys, Meltzer, West, Pearl, Cannon, Aragona, Gieleghem. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

23. REQUEST APPROVAL TO ATTEND CONFERENCE – ROSENBAUER SERVICE SEMINAR

Motion by Mrs. West, supported by Mrs. Meltzer to receive and file the Authorization to Attend Conference from the Township Fire Chief and approve the request to attend the Rosenbauer Service Seminar as presented. Roll Call: Ayes – West, Meltzer, Keys, Pearl, Cannon, Aragona, Gieleghem. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

24. REQUEST APPROVAL TO ATTEND CONFERENCE – MUSAR STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE TECH

Motion by Mr. Pearl, supported by Mr. Aragona to receive and file the letter from the Township Fire Chief of Training and approve the request to attend the MUSAR Structural Collapse Tech conference as presented. Roll Call: Ayes – Pearl, Aragona, West, Keys, Cannon, Gieleghem, Meltzer. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

25. REQUEST APPROVAL TO ATTEND CONFERENCE – MUSAR STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE OPERATIONS

Motion by Mr. Keys, supported by Mrs. West to receive and file the letter from the Township Fire Chief of Training and approve the request to attend the MUSAR Structural Collapse Operations conference as presented. Roll Call: Ayes – Keys, West, Pearl, Cannon, Aragona, Gieleghem, Meltzer. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

26. REQUEST CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS LITIGATION

Motion by Mr. Pearl, supported by Mrs. West to schedule a Closed Session to discuss litigation immediately following the last item on tonight’s agenda. Roll Call: Ayes – Pearl, West, Keys, Cannon, Aragona, Gieleghem, Meltzer. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 20, 2018 REGULAR TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

Motion by Mr. Cannon, supported by Mr. Keys to approve the minutes of August 20, 2018 Regular Township Board Meeting as amended to include Mr. Keys interjection regarding ethics “not being learned as a young child in Clinton Township”. Roll Call: Ayes – Cannon, Keys, West, Pearl, Aragona, Gieleghem, Meltzer. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF BILLS

Motion by Mrs. West, supported by Mr. Keys to approve the bills as presented. Roll Call: Ayes – West, Keys, Pearl, Cannon, Aragona, Gieleghem, Meltzer. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

One public comment was heard regarding fireworks.

ADJOURNMENT INTO CLOSED SESSION

The meeting adjourned into Closed Session at 9:27 p.m. and reconvened at 9:29 p.m.

Motion by Mr Pearl, supported by Mr. Gieleghem to concur with the attorney’s recommendation made in Closed Session. Roll Call: Pearl, Gieleghem, West, Keys, Cannon, Aragona, Meltzer. Nays – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Mrs. West, supported by Mr. Keys to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call: Ayes – West, Keys, Pearl, Cannon, Aragona, Cannon, Gieleghem, Meltzer. Nays – None. Absent – None. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

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