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Home My WebLink AboutResolutions - 2003.10.02 - 27306REPORT (misc. /03272) October 2, 2003 BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson IN RE: MR #03272- BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MILFORD - FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The General Government Committee, having reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #03272 on September 22, 2003, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be adopted. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report. GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE (iVx„ General Government Committee Vote: Motion carried on a roll call vote with Bullard and Hatchett absent. • XISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION tk 03272 BY Christfne Long, District 47 IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MILFORD - FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established a West Nile Virus Fund Disbursement Policy per Miscellaneous Resolution 403060 in an effort to assist cities, villages and townships (CVTs) with mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus and to help protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Oakland County: and WHEREAS pursuant to the Disbursement Policy, the Charter Township of Milford has submitted a resolution of authorization to the County for reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with an eligible mosquito control project; and WHEREAS the FY 2003 authorized amount of funding for the Charter Township of Milford is $7,325.97 from the West Nile Virus Fund as repayment to the Charter Township of Milford for expenses incurred in connection with mosquito control projects. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the project submitted by the Charter Township of Milford as eligible for reimbursement from the West Nile Virus Fund. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the FY 2003 appropriation in the amount of $7,325.97 from the West Nile Virus Fund (Account 490-21000G-23030-9098) to repay the Charter Township of Milford for expenses incurred in connection with the mosquito control project, once proper invoices are presented. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. COUNTY MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SLAVICES HEALTH DIVISION 0eur9e.1. NU,la MA. Maaager n=1n11IMMIED n•=MMSW COANL IAND jv.k L. BROOKS PATTERSON, OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE September 3, 2003 Timothy J. Soave, Manager Oakland County Fiscal Services Division Executive Office Building 1200 North Telegraph Road, Department 403 Pontiac, Michigan 48341-0403 Dear Mr. Soave: I am in receipt of a West Nile Virus fund reimbursement request from the Charter Township of Milford dated August 14, 2003. After having reviewed their documentation, I find them in compliance with Oakland County Board of Commissioners Miscellaneous Resolution 03060 and they are now in compliance with the four major categories for reimbursement. This letter will, therefore, certify that all expenses submitted for reimbursement to date are for qualifying mosquito control projects. Should you have any questions, please direct them to me at 248-858- 1410. Sincerely, OAKLAND COUNTY HEALTH DIVISION Departing& of Human Services 1-ge Mapagert)al Officer GJM:cjh cc: Thomas J. Gordon, Ph.D., Director Oakland County Department of Human Services Donald D. Green, Supervisor Charter Township of Milford Commissioner Christine Long District #7 BLDG 06 EAST 1200 N TELEGRAPH RD DEFT 432 250 ELIZACETH IA RD 27725 GREENFIELD RD 1010 E WEST MAPLE RD PONTIAC MI 48341-0432 • PONTIAC MI 48341-1050 • SOUTHFIELD MI 48076-3625 • WA' I Pr) LANE MI 48390-3588 (248) 858-1280 (248) 424-7000 (248)926-3300 PlUtf 2001 -in- =-111'' FOUNDED 1832 CHARTER TOWNSHIP Of MILFORD Cakrand our2t.y August 14, 2003 Mr. Timothy J. Soave Manager, Oakland County Fiscal Services Division Executive Office Building 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Dept. 403 Pontiac, MI 48341 Dear Mr. Soave: Re: West Nile Virus Statement of Project Purpose and Scope Attachment A To educate and inform residents of Milford Township. Our newsletters cover West Nile Virus and are mailed to all Township residents, to insure additional protection ultimately resulting in reduced breeding sites. The Township will use larvacide packets and briquettes in all catch basins in our jurisdiction_ Donald D. Green, Supervisor Colleen Schwartz, Clerk Cynthia Dagmhardt, Treasurer 1100 Atlantic Street • Randal K. Busick, Trustee Brien ft Worrell, Trustee William E. Mazzoni., Trustee Dale X Wiltsc, Trustee Milford, Michigan 48381-2000 • (248) 685-8731 • Fax (248) 685-9236 Website: inilfordtownship.eom CHARIER TOWNSHIP Of MILFORD cOaktand Count y FOUNDED 1832 August 14, 2003 Mr. Timothy I. Soave Manager, Oakland County Fiscal Services Division Executive Office Building 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Dept. 403 Pontiac, MI 48341 Dear Mr. Soave: Re: Attachment C Expense Invoice Estimated cost of the project and support information. Component Personal mosquito protection measures Newsletter Design to be completed by Township 2 Hrs at $18.50 per hour x 2 hours Printing: Litho Services Plymouth, MI Invoice Enclosed. Postage: 3458 printed for distribution Bulk rate postage Invoices enclosed $74.00 $1009.32 $875,60 Total Cost of Newsletter and Postage $1958.92 Component: Mosquito Larvaciding Granular Pouches and Briquettes For ponds, detention basins and catch basins Invoice Enclosed $1407.17 Distribution: Over counter and by employee distribution at sites Estimated $500.00 Total Estimated cost to purchase and distribute mosquito larvacide $1907.17 Donald D. (rem, Supervisor Randal K. Busick, Trustee Brien R. Worrell, Trustee Colleen Schwartz. Clerk William E. Mazzara, Trustee Cynthia Dagenhardt, Treasurer Dale R Wiltse, Trustee 1100 Atlantic Street • Milford, Michigan 48381-2000 • (248) 685-8731 • Fax (248) 685-9236 Website: railfordtownship.com Total Estimated cost for West Nile Project to date. $5825.01 1 more printing and mailing estimated at $9.42.80 TOTAL $6767.81 0 0 0 VILLAGE OF MILFORD „TOWNSHIP OF MILFORD 1100 ATLANTIC STREET MILFORD, MI 48381 VILLAGE OF MILFORD MILFORD VILLAGE CLERKS 1100 ATLANTIC STREET MILFORD, MI 48381 AMOUNT 972.00 50.00 QUANTITY 6,650 COMMUNITY HEWS 8/03 1 TRAY FOR CARRIER ROUTE DELIVERY DESCRIPTION ME= • 972.00 50.00 LITHO SERVICES 14680 Jb Street Plymouth, MI 48170 734-454-3602 - FAX 454-8981 INVOICI INVOICE NO.:27583 DATE:07/24/03 CUSTOMER'S ORDER NO.:BECKY TERMS:Net 30 OUR JOB NO.:16694 izo p 6/zi 53h4Li i(ay. 5/8°4 g-ilo.sie, Subtotal Net Due 1,022.00 --------- 1,022.00 6,400 1 SORT BY CARRIER ROUTES 869.00 50.00 869.00 50.00 MAY COMMUNITY NEWS % P Olilot)t. 5 ut 9.19.00 919.00 Subtotal Net Due LITHO SERVICES 14680 Jib Street Plymouth, MI 48170 734-454-3602 FAX 454-8981 INVOICE INVOICE NO.:27457 DATE:04/28/03 CUSTOMER'S ORDER NO.: TEFiMS:Net 30 OUR JOB -NO.:16596 0 0 fit 0 VILLAGE OF MILFORD MILFORD VILLAGE CLERKS 1100 ATLANTIC STREET MILFORD, MI 48381 VILLAGE OF MILFORD MILFORD VILLAGE CLERKS 1100 ATLANTIC STREET MILFORD, MI 48381 QUANTITY DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 010 WILLIE M. COX 'Id Tr. 07/14/03 08880 DONALD GREEN 05355 07/15/03 i173450 550.000 .1,100.00 53.00 265.00 ! 3A) istCOUNT tr. -- Shippin0 Total 0,01.0 MISNOSS: AMSRICAN MOSQUITO CONTROL ASSOCIATION ri0s,1„i(0 Control 15 l GIiN An. P.O. Box 72197 Ronal, IL 60172 TE1 OW694-2000 PAGE 1 SKID SAME TO BILL CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MILFORD To 1100 ATLANTIC STREET MILFORD MI 48381 2 1155 1103 VECTOLEX WSP CASE/20PKS/40X1OGRAMS LOT#: 876-2438 DTI BRIQUETS CASE LOTON 30526 42.17 1,407.17 PEA MONTH INTEREST WILL SE CHARGED AFTER 30 DAYS ALL CLA11413 FOR DAMAGES IN TRANSIT MUST SE MADE BY PURCHASER. OUR RESPONSIBILITY CEASES UPON OkLIVERY OF SHIPMENT TO CARRIER. REMITTANCE ADVICE IARTER TOWNSHIP' OF MILFORD -FORD, MICHIGAN 4-5381 • 7r,Ve—; Mi* Nen • • TTW Tpolemw TmW 1TetWir , 0 . Maw MIAOW rniiiini) otos not-Oantaie any -matter pRiotibi.d by In reClutstecl ori INs form may be subject to. 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IRK MA, Manager August 4,2003 - L. BROOKS PATTERSON, OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE - Timothy J. Soave, Manager Oakland County Fiscal Services Division Executive Office Building 1200 North Telegraph Road, Department 403 Pontiac, Michigan 48341-0403 Dear Mr. Soave: I am in receipt of a resolution from the Charter Township of Milford pertaining to West Nile Virus reimbursement funds. However, at this time, they are missing two sections of the required documentation per the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Miscellaneous Resolution MR03060. They are as follows: 1. They are missing description of the program. ' 2. They have not provided expense invoices. At this time. I am unable to approve the Charter Township of Milford for reimbursement. Should you have any questions, please direct them to me at 8-1410. Sincerely, OAKLAND COUNTY HEALTH DIVISION Deostment of Human Services -elorge J/Iiller, M.A. Manageealth Officer GIM:cjh cc: Thomas J. Gordon, Ph.D., Director Oakland County Department of Human Services Donald D. Green, Supervisor Charter Township of Milford Commissioner Christine Long District #7 BLDG 36 EAST 12013 N TF....LEGRAPH RD DEPT 432 250 EUZABETH LK RD 27725 GREENFIELD RD -1010 E WEST MAPLE RD POINMAC MI 48341-0432 • P01nMAC MI 48341-1050 • SOUTHFIELD MI 48076-3625 • IIVALIED LAKE MI 411290-3688 (248) 868-1280 (248) 424-7000 (248) 826-3300 I. -Mt a 260 CHARTER TOWNSHIP Of MILFORD n &Zan," eoudi RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REQUEST FOR EXPENSE 110121DED 188B REIMEIURSEMENT FOR THE WEST NILE VIRUS FUND PROGRAM • At a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Milford, Oakland County, Michigan, held on May 21, 2003 in the Township Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The blowing preamble and resolution was offered by Clerk Schwartz and supported by Trustee Worrell. WHERAS, upon the recommendation of the Oakland County Executive. .the-Oakland County Board of Commissioners has established a West Nile Virus Fund Program to assist Oakland County cities, villages and townships in addressing mosquito control activities; and WHE,RAS, Oaldand County's West Nile Fund Program authorizes Oakland County cities, villages, and townships to apply for reimbursement of eligible expenses Incurred in connection with personal mosquito protection measures/activity, mosquito larviciding or focused adult mosquito insecticide spraying In designated community green areas; and WHERAS, the Charter Township of Milford, Oakland County, Michigan, has incurred. epenses in connection with mosquito control activities believed to be eligible for reimbursement under Oakland County's West Nile Virus Fund Program. • NEW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, II at this Board authorizes and directs its Supervisor as agent for the Charter Township of Word, in the manner and to the extent provided under Oakland County Board of Commissioner Miscellaneous Resolution 03060, to request reimbursement of eligible mosquito control activity under Oakland Counts West Nile Virus Fund Program. Roll Gall Vote: Ayes: Schwartz, Worrell, Mazzara, Dagenhardt, Busick, Wiltse, Green Mayes: Zen (0) Pass-ir a;c Nola WTI 13.1.11/110;1111111 Date: May 22, 2003 Pirmi l4111111 Co O dr 4T signed: ,,,s,tor..e.vie.seJelotee.4„,__ "ict W ' ' • fliall111111111. Certified: C.42.0? • . Cr CC: Christine Long, County Commissioner, Dullald D. Green, Supervisor Cailleco. Schwartz, clerk • Cynthia. Dagcnhardt, Tresal xrer 1100 Atlantic Sirect Milford, Michigan 48381-2000 • (248) 685-8731 • Fax (248) 68 5-9236 Webaite: nrilfuirdtownaliip.com , Signed: Handal K. Busick, Trustee Brien R Wairell, Trust Willi= E. Manersi Trustee DaleIL Wiltse, Trustee PST STD (a) US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT rs 6 MILFORD, MI Village of Milford CharterTownship of Milford 1100 Atlantic Milford, MI 48381 itifstinee' RESIDENTIAL POSTAL PATRON CHAPTER TOWNSHIP OF MILFORD: Lone 2z,E -C25-?73 - LeL;F: '0 r ;:t :"' D:inrc,cr. azar'a er V7o,Tul C Wct6:: 1E,r The Milford DDA is looking forward to sponsoring the 2003 Milford Farmers' Market. The market will be located along Main Street between Commerce and Liberty every Thursday from 3 p.m. — 8 p.m. beginning June 5 until September 25. The vendors will be placed in the parking spaces, selling toward the sidewalk, with the court area being exclusive to organic products. The market will offer locally grown produce and plants, herbs/spices, honey, jams, and fresh baked goods. An "Our Home Town" opening day event is being planned for Thursday, June 5. The event will feature family entertainment and activities with a summer garden theme. What better way to spend an afternoon on Main Street vihile greeting neighbors and meeting new friends? This is truly what "our home sown" is all about. Interested vendors may contact Laurie Demko, Village of Milford, at 248-684-1515. Dates to Remember May 2—Senior Center Spa- ghetti Dinner, 5-7 p.m. May 17—Household Hazard- ous Waste Day, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 26—Memorial Day; Parade at 11 a.m.; Village and Township Offices and library closed. June 5—Farmers Market on Main Street begins, 3 to 8 p.m. June 6—Senior Center Spa- ghetti Dinner June 21 & 22—Garden Club Garden Walk July 1 —Taz Bias Mailed July 3—Summer Band Con- cert Series begins at 7:30 p.m.. at Central Park July 4—Independence Day, Parade at 11 a.m.; Village and Township Offices and Library closed. July 11 & 12—Sidewalk Sales Downtown Milford Pleu8c do tie FIRM r loge la L. Volume 11 May 2003 Construction Begins in Village The 2003 road construc- tion season in the Village will begin in June this year, with several small projects planned. One project is South Main Street from Byron to the end of the pavement. This street is scheduled to have the asphalt pavement removed, new stone added to improve the base material, concrete curb replacement in many areas, then a new asphalt road surface. Another project is East Huron Street from Main Street to the Huron River Bridge, which is scheduled The annual Village/ Township household hazardous waste day (11MW) has been sched- uled for Saturday, May 17,2003, at the Civic Center, Due to the high level of participation from the community, the hours have been extended this year to 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., rather than starting at 9:00 MIL. as has been done in the past. In addition, staffing has been increased so that eight cars can be unloaded at one-timeTrather_than the for heavy maintenance. The project calls for the milling down of the top several inches of asphalt, base repairs as needed, and a new asphalt sur- face. Also scheduled for this summer are improve- ments to E. Commerce Street, from Summit Street east to the Village limits at Manor Drive. This will be a total reconstruction of the asphalt road surface with new concrete curbs replacing the asphalt curbs. Storm water runoffwill be improved in this area as well. These four to five cars that could be unloaded in previous years. It's hoped that these changes will help move the line along more quickly. All Village and Township residents will receive an information brochure/ registration form by early May. Residents are asked to bring this brochure with them. Containers should not exceed 5 gallons of liquid or 40 pounds of solid three projects will be done consecutively, but neces- sarily in the order listed. All three are expected to be complete by mid August. The final project is located in Fairview Hills Subdivi- sion off N. Milford Road. The concrete roads of Panorama, Panorama Court. and Birdsong will be repaired starting in late August through Septem- ber. Broken and crum- bling sections of the concrete road will be dug out and replaced through- out the neighborhood. waste, Please do not mix chemicals together. If possible, keep them in their original containers with the original labels intact. Please be aware that any type of paint that can be cleaned up with soap and water is not considered hazardous waste; cans should be left open to dry and can be disposed of with the regular trash. Car wax, furniture polish, and window cleaner can also be disposed of with the regular trash. Hazardous Waste Day Set for May 17 . • PAGE 2 MILFORD COMMUNITY NEWS VOLUME I I Dogs are required to be licensed at four months of age. You can come into the Milford Township offices to obtain a license that is good County- wide. Checks should he payable to "Milford Township". The licenses are renewable on December 1st of each year and are considered delinquent If not renewed by May 31. Licenses cost $15.00 each, unless the dog has been spayed or neutered, in which case the licenses are $7.50 mach. Starting June 1, all licenses are $30,00 each. You must bring a copy of the dog's most recent rabies vaccination report. Let us know if you are 65 years of age or older and you will receive a discount, a penalty for the summer Township taxes will be Monday, September 15th, 2003. The Village bills once a year in July. The final day to pay Village taxes without a penalty is usually August 31, however, due to the Labor Day holiday, this year the last day to pay without penalty will be September 2. The final day to pay without a penalty for the winter Township taxes will he February 16, 2004. Take a look at the charts to see exactly where the taxes collected by the Township go! Milford Township 2002 Winter Tax 11Combined County 24% Ell State Ed.15% •HVAL School Otter. 21% •CVT ()per 5% ai Police 15% Fire 5% Library 4% 13 Library Oper. 2% El Lib/Pot Debt 4% Property Tax Information will be sent to the correct Owner at the correct address. The Township bills for school taxes twice a year, with the final day for payment without a penalty always on the 14th of September for the summer tax and the 14th of February for the winter tax. When the 14th occurs on a weekend, the final day will be the fust if your 2003 summer tax bill appears to be larger than expected, it is because the State Education Tax (SET) will now be collected 100% in the summer. The Governor reduced the SET, for this year only, to 5 mills total, instead of the usual 6 mills. We will resume collecting the 6—mill SET in the summer of 2004. If you do not receive your SIELLiner tax bill in July Or your winter tax bill in December, please call _„--1 the Milford Township offices at (248) 685-8731 so a copy can be mailed to you. immediately. Village residents who do not receive a Village tax bill in July should call (248) 684- 1515. We need to find out why you did not receive your bill and correct any problems with the owner's name, address, or mortgage information. New Resident? If you are a new resident to Milford Township or Village, or have moved to a new address within the Township or Village, please be sure to fill out your Property Transfer Affidavit and your Homestead Exemption Affidavit and bring them in to the Milford Township Offices. The changes must be recorded and filed as soon as possible an that tax bills and other important information New residents should stop in at the Township and Village Offices to meet the people there who will answer your auestions about taxes, ordinances, zoning, building, etc. While you're there, pick up a community calendar of events; maps of Milford, Oakland County, and Michigan; an Oakland County directory; and the Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce directory. We look forward to meeting you .1mullOMOSIrmmif ORMIMOMO WRISMOW OOOOOO a OOO sem, P•IIMB•im OOOOO pp OO 1 • ,' Monday after that weekend. For the 2003 taxes, the final day to pay without LLYME I I MILFORD COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 3 and writing in the profession. 'once Annual Report Released lthough sonic statistics remained !!arly constant and others varied -Daily, the Milford Police Department 3ticed no unusual trends 2002. Calls the Department were down slightly om 2001 levels. Eighteen sworn fficers handled 7,185 calls for service L 2042, and of those calls, 1,025 were :spouses to incidents of a criminal ature. Officers made 468 arrests, of tich 34 were juvenile offenders. )fficers continued to 3y bu.sy enforcing •ife laws, issuing over 750 traffic violations. nforeement included 11 GUM (drunk riving) arrests, 950 peed violations and 73 seat belt citations. le Department handled total of 610 crashes, acluding 86 car—deer crashes. Thank- there were no fatalities resulting rom crashes in 2002. Each officer completed at least 40 hours if refresher training in a broad spectrum &classes, Our K-9 officer continued vith the weekly training required to maintain the effectiveness of her police dog, Chip. Other training included child death investigations, field sobriety training, traffic crash investigation, and violent criminal apprehension. Our dispatchers and records clerk also continued training in the areas of gun registrations and sex crimes registra- tions, as well as attending dunes in the statewide Law Enfurcement Information Network (LEIN) and Countywide records management system. — Milford Police Depart- ment is connected to the Oalmet fiber optic cable network, which provides high—speed connectivity among all police agencies in Oakland County. Mobile Data Computers are installed in all marked police cars, allowing information to be transmitted instantly among the hundreds of officers through- out the County, including wanted persons, bulletins, vehicles, and war- rants. For more information on the Milford Police Department, visit our web site, www.milfotdpnlice.com. Township Clerk • Earns Master Clerk Title Milford Township Clerk Colleen Schwartz has earned the designation of Master Municipal Clerk (vf_MC). The MlvIC designation is the highest title given by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. It recognizes Colleen's exemplary performance as a municipal clerk at the local, state, national, and global levels. To receive this title, one must display a personal conuninnent to life—long learning and mentoring, completing numerous academy and university— based programs, advanced seminars and workshops, and proficiency in teaching In receiving the MIVIC designation, Colleen joins an elite group of niunici- pal clerics in the State of Michigan and only 2.50 active clerks throughout the world who have achieved this level. Congratulations, Colleen! PAGE 4 MILFORD COMMUNITY NEWS vOLLIME I I Powerhouse Restoration Update Ad Hoc Committee Formed Tri April, an ad hoc committee comprised of Powerhouse Committee members and Village representatives was formed_ With the completed construction drawings in hand and preliminary estimates of restoration costs, it is obvious that the project will not be able to meet the original May 31 start date. Strategies for additional fund raising and the question of requesting an extension are two topics the ad hoc committee will be considering. .1n-kind Donations Vital A number of construc- tion items have been identified as potential in-kind donations that would substantially reduce the cost of preserving the Pettibone Creek Hydroelectric Station in Central Park. Members of the commu- nity are being asked to donate in the following areas; site work (tree and brush removal, grindstone stairs and paving, plantings), carpentry material and labor, mechanical and electrical work Village Planning Update Mozart Homes came before Planning Commission with a revised site plan to build an additional 10 units on their West Commerce site, making elate of 47 units. Planning Commission ap- proved the addition to the Subway restaurant on North Main Street for retail use, and also approved an addition to Our Blessings Consignment store. Other recent action included the approval of a site plan for a Wine Bar to be located on North Main Street. A revised site plan was approved for renovations to the former Milford Lanes building and the Commission also approved the site plan for a Fifth Third Bank to be located on the corner of Liberty and Union Streets. Community Supports Preservation An on-going Paint--a--Tile fundraiser enjoyed a huge response. Parents with babes in arms and retired long-time residents contributed their time, money, and creative efforts. Some 185 tiles have been painted so far, representing over 300 people, including parents and children from the "Huron Valley Moms Club", four elementary and two middle schools, and a Brownie troop, The Milford Times has reported on every scheduled event. Five Milfordbusinesses and the Huron Valley Council of the Arts have provided for the display of the fired tiles in the stores and at events. Future tile painting events are being planned. The tiles will be displayed inside the restored Power- house, West Nile Virus Spring is here and with the blossoming of flowers and budding of trees comes the mosquito. Residents are asked to check their property for mosquito breeding sites, Any item containing standing water such as old tires, bird baths, wheelbarrows, clogged gutters or even a bottle cap is a prime spot for the Culex mosquito to lay its eggs. Reduc- ing breeding sites and using a larvacide in ponds, ornamental pools, and catch basins helps reduce adult mosquito populations. A capful of hydrogen peroxide in smaller areas such as bird baths will also prevent breeding. People over 50 years of age or with immune problems or other chronic illnesses are at the highest risk for serious illness from West Nile Virus. Children arc not considered high risk. Informational pamphlets are available in the lobby of the Civic Center or you can call Oakland County Health Dept, at (248) 858--1280 for more information. INV Council For the Arts Spring Events The Huron Valley Council for the Arts announces its spring 2003 events. Friday, May 9 at 7:30 p.IL,Yuki and Tomoko Mack. DI.10 Pianists, will perform at the Milford High School Center for the Performing Arts, 2390 S. Milford Road, Highland.. The two- piano performance is a unique musical experience for the audience. Tickets are $15 and are available at Read Between the Lines Bookstore, Huron Valley Schools Credit Union, and Picture Perfect Frames, or by calling the HVCA office at (248) 889-8660, Chautauqua 2003 comes to Highland Friday, May 16 at 7;30 p.m, A storytelling Chautauqua Tales presenta- tion will kick off the event at the Highland Station House on W. Livingston Road. Four local storytellers will entertain, and refreshments will be available. Tickets are $3 and all ticket stubs will be entered in a drawing and two lucky people will win trips on the June 8 Tall Ship Sail. Saturday, May 17, main-event activities will start after the Highland Community/Hi White Opening Day Parade, east of the Hi White baseball diamonds. Admission is free and parking is avail- able in local school parking lots. Activities include demonstrations by artisans, musicians, and area civic organizations. Highlights include a vintage baseball game, as well as a Civil War encampment. Historic figures such as Annie Oakley will be on hand to entertain, as will local equestrian groups. Chautauqua is an outdoor event and will go on rain or shine. MILFORD COMMUNITY NEWS Downtown Development Authority Update PAGE S VOLUME I I Milford Garden Club Hosts Garden Walk and Plant and Bake Sale Don't miss the Garden Club's annual Plant and Bake Sale Saturday, May 10. The event is held at Johnson Elementary School, 515 General Motors Road, from 9 a.m. to noon. But go early—they sell out fast! The Garden Walk is scheduled for Saturday, June 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday. June 22 from noon to 4 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance and can be purchased at Read Be- tween the Lines, Yankee Peddler, The Pond Place and the Chamber of Commerce. Tickets will also be available at Johnson elementary school on Saturday and Sunday for $10. For more information, contact Delores Donnellon at (248) 685-1687 or Jackie Seitz at (248) 685-7186. We're looking forward to a beautiful spring downtown. Flowers should be planted by the end of April and the Beautification Commission will be adding twenty additional overhead fiONVOr containers. Look forward to new trash containers, new pedestrian crossing signs and some additional crosswalk lighting as the finishing touches to the Main Street '02 project. This spring, the Board of Directors is focusing on the hotel recruit- ment for the old Kelsey Hayes site next to the Mill Pond, assisting in the design and plan- ning for a new senior housing facility at the old "Gazebo's- site next to the railroad at Summit, and the relocation of several businesses. The Bowling alley is undergoing extensive renovation and will house another Chris Angelosante (Appeleaser, Flat's Grill, Lou and Carl's) restaurant called "Lou and Ruby's". Also opening there is Blockbuster's, Quinos, a dry cleaner, an electronics store and the Milford Dance Academy, among others. The Coffee Works is relocating to the old Breadstnith building on Main and (about) Liberty. "The Wine Bar of Milford" will move into the space the dance academy is leaving. . Also opening this summer is a new restaurant by Jimmy Eggl of Hector and Jimmy's at the old Great American Pizza location on Main. Fifth Third Bank is opening a signature building at the Spartan Tire site (we'll miss the guys). Undergoing renovation this spring is Shelton Windows and the old Red Dug building next to Legend's of Time. All good stuff happening. On the horizon for the DDA is the implementation of the Liberty Street Underpass Project, re-design of Central Park and discussions regarding the re- opening of Peter's Road Bridge. Volume 12 August 2003 Village residents connected to the sewer system who use a significant amount of water outdoors may be eli- gible for a credit on the sewer por- tion of their bill. The Village approves credits for uses such as watering lawns and gardens and filling swimming pools. While residents must pay for the water they use, they may request a credit CID the sewer portion of their bill for water that does not go through the sewer system. Credits are calculated individually and are based on a per- centage of the difference between the average winter water use compared to the actual summer water use. Last year, the Village approved credit fcr over 20 million gallons of water used outdoors. The Village begin processing credit requests after September 1. While we can't guarantee that your application will be processed before your bill is due, if we have the ap- plication by September 1, chances are good that the credit will be processed by the due date. Credit are approved after the bill is issued; we have to run the bills to determine the amount of water used before we can calculate the credit. A separate notice of the ap- proval or denial of the request is mailed after the bill goes out. The maximum credit allowed is 100,000 gallons. If you use more Road Construction Begins in August The 2003 road construc- tion season should begin after the Milford Memo- ries Festival, around Au- gust 11. Three projects are planned in the Vil- lage. East Huron Street from Main Street to the Huron River bridge is scheduled for heavy maintenance this summer. The project calls for the milling down and removal of the top several inches of asphalt, repairing the base as needed, then placing a new asphalt surface on the road. Work is ex- pected to be completed in two to three days. East Commerce Street, from Summit Street east to the Village limits at „Manor Drive, will be to- tally reconstructed with an asphalt surface. The existing asphalt curbs will be replaced with con- crete curbs. Storm water runoff will be improved in this area as well R.econ- struction is also expected to begin around August 11 and should be com- pleted in two weeks. The third road construc- tion project is located on the north end of the Vil- lage in the Fairview Hills Subdivision off North Milford Road and Sweet- briar Street. The con- crete roads of Panorama, Panorama Court, and Birdsong will be repaired starting in late August or early September, Broken and crumbing sections of the concrete road will be dug out and replaced throughout the neighbor- hood. Construction is ex- pected to take approxi- mately one month, weather permitting. Applications for Watering Credits Available than this amount of water for wa- tering, you should consider install- ing a second meter to measure your outdoor usage. Applications are available at the Village offices or on the Village web- site milford.lib.rni.us , under Milford Community Information, Govern- ment, Village of Milford, Watering Credit Form. For more information or to request a form, contact the Treasurer's Office at 248-684-1515 or send an email to bjae- ques@villageofmtlford.org . Many people call the Township offices searching for the name and phone number of local homeowner associations. To date the Township does not keep a list of these organizations, but we see the value in this. If you are a president or board member of a homeowner association, please call the Township Offices and register your organization with us. This will be very useful to us for informing your board of pertinent information that comes up from time to time. It will also be a tool from one association to another to compare bylaws or how enforcement of bylaws is handled. They say "two heads • are better than one"; perhaps your input to another association could be the tool they need to be as successful as you are! GiN,,,T) Rilc ' ';'''7, Mi-rffaWi7Z-1. V -ARA:A0 • - EMET,Z1Z3E7 le Milford Fire Department is accepting applications for the posi- 'on of "Paid-on-Call" firefighter. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, be 18 years of age or older, have a clean •ving record and be in excellent health. Applicants must complete • efighter level U training and become a State-licensed EMT-B 'thin two years of hire. Applications are available at the Milford ownship Offices, 1100 Atlantic Street or at Milford Fire Station #1, 325 W. Huron on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Call 248-684-1000 for more information. PAGE 2 VOLUME 12 It's Never Too Early to _Homeowners Associations Register to Vote! Although the State of Michi • an has can- celled the 2004 Presidential Primary Elec- tion, the Township will still hold an Au- gust 2004 Primary and November 2004 General Election. If you are not currently registered to vote (or have changed your address), you may do so at the Township Clerk's office or at the office of any County Clerk during normal business hours; at any of the Secretary of State branch of- fices; at the specified agency for clients re- ceiving services through the Family Inde- pendence Agency, the Department of Com- munity Health, Michigan Jobs Commis- sion and some offices of the Commission for the Blind; and at the military recruit- ment offices for Persons enlisting in the armed forces. You may also register by mail by obtaining and completing a Mail Voter Registration Application and forwarding it to the Town- ship Clerk's Office (1100 Atlantic, Milford MI 48381). Also please note that effective April 1, 2000, Public Act 118 of 1999 amended the Michigan Vehicle Code to clarify that a - person's driver license address must corre- spond to his or her voter registration ad- dress. An address change submitted by an individual on a voter registration applica- tion form will automatically carry over to the individual's driver license record. Similarly, an address change submitted by an individual to update his or her driver license record will automatically carry over to the individual's voter registration re- cord. Persons must register at their address of residence. MCL 168.11 Section 11 (1) de- fines "residence" for registration and vot- ing purposes as that place at which a per- son habitually sleeps, keeps his or her per- sonal effects and has a regular place of lodging. If you any questions regarding voter regis tration, please contact the Township Clerk's office at (248) 685-8731. VOLUME 12 PAGE 3 Village Building and Planning Update It goes without saying that con- struction activity is very strong in the Village of Miiford. It seems buildings are going up or down or remodeling is taking place in every corner of the Village. Many new residential sites remain under construction, including: • Boulder Hills Condomini- ums off of S. Main, 18 units • Hillside Condominiums off of E. Commerce, 25 units • Tower Ridge Condominiums off of Summit Street, 15 units • Riverwood Condominiums off of E. Huron, 12 units • Stonewood Condominiums near Crystal and E. Com- merce, 18 units • Milford Glen condominiums off of E. Liberty, 14 new units (7 existing) • Creekwood Condominiums off of Monteagle, 12 units • Uptown Milford, off of N. Milford Road, an 80-unit brownstone type development Milford Knolls, located off of W. Commerce and across from the YMCA, is soon to start their Con- struction. Milford Knolls is the condominium development that was originally approved for 37 units; they purchased additional acreage from the Liberty Chris- tian Church and the site was ex- panded to 47-units. There is also the occasional va- cant lot that has a new home be- ing built on it. Commercial projects under way are the Fanner Jack shopping cen- ter, which is located behind the former bowling alley site, with several lease spaces. The bowling alley site is also being revamped to make way for several lease spaces. The forma Red Dog building on Main Street continues to be rebuilt for tenants currently unknown. Real Estate One has begun their addition on the north side of their building. Our Bless- ings has just moved a house off of their site to begin their addition. Construction has started on the addition on the west side of the Subway sub shop. The Liberty Building, owned by Keith Mohr, is in the final stages of construc- tion on their building. The Fifth Third Bank has cleared their site of the Spartan Tire Store at the corner of Liberty and Union Streets and is soon to begin con- struction on their building. Planning Commission has just conditionally approved the Wendy's/Tim Horton's drive- thni to be built off of S. Milford Road directly south of the former Milford Lanes site. At the August meeting Planning Commission will be reviewing plans for a con- tinuum care facility to be built by Singh Development off of Sum- mit,Street directly north of the Rite Aid Pharmacy, They also recently approved language for single-family design standards that will, soon be discussed by Council. Senior Center News Spaghetti Dinner—Mama Alia! What a dinner it is. The Milford Senior host gra dhpiti iiinno.r on the first Friday of every month (excluding July). The cost is S5.50 for adults and $3.00 for children 5- 10; under age 5 is free. It's all you can eat and includes your choice of meat sauce or mushroom sauce, garlic bread, salad, beverage AND desert. Dinner is served from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Milford Senior Center on Atlantic Street, Bowling League—The Senior Center is looking for people who are interested in bowling this fall. The league will be at Olympic Lanes in Highland. Bowling starts at 1:00 p.m. (with the day to be determined) at a cost of $6.00 If you are interested in having fun, meeting people, and getting some exercise call 248-686-9008. Moving Better Day By Day—Awareness Through Move- ment{) Classes will be offered at the Senior Center from October 1 through December 17. The classes are verbally-lead movement les- sons. The goal is to help you move your body without pain; classes are open to all ages. Cost is 810 per class or $8 each for 10 or more classes. Call the Senior Center at 248-685-9008 for class information. Rare cases have been reported in dogs and cats, but they cannot spread the infection to people and other animals. What can I do to reduce my risk of becoming infected with West Nile Virus? The following steps should be taken to reduce the risk of 'becoming infected: • Limit outdoor activity primarily at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active. • Avoid outdoor areas where mosqui- toes may be present (i.e. shaded, wooded areas including areas with weeds or tall grasses). • Wear protective clothing such as long sleeve shirts and pants. • Use insect repellents containing up to 35% DEET. Use repellents contain- ing not more than 10% DEET sparingly on children 2-6 years of age. Do not use repellents containing DEET on chil- dren under two years. Mosquito populations can be reduced on your property by eliminating standing water that collects in birdbaths, boats, buckets, tires, unused pools, roof !gutters and other containers. What is the Village and Township Mosquito Control Program? Public education - The Village and Township will be educating citizens and staff on bite avoidance, and how to eliminate breeding areas on their prop- erty through brochures, newsletters, and future web site information. For more information on West Nile Virus or to report dead crows, call the Oakland County Health Division's Hotline at 1-877-377- 3041 or visit their website at .www. co. oaldandmi. us/h eaith. PAGE 4 VOLUME 12 West Nile Virus—InformationYou Should Know What is WEST NILE VIRUS? West Nile is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause mild flu-like syrnp- toms, and in a few cases, can result in encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord). It first appeared in the U.S. in 1999 in New York City. How is West Nile Virus spread? West Nile Virus (VVVN) is spread to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. A mosquito becomes in- fected by biting a bird that carries the virus. You or your child cannot get WNV from a person that has the dis- ease. WNV is not spread by person- to-person contact such as touching, kissing, or caring for someone who is infected. Emerald Ash Borer Alert Emerald ash borer is a wood- oring beetle that kills ash trees. 6e new invasive pest may have ,Ilipped into southeast Michigan a ew years ago, probably in un- eatecl wood from Asia. It can re- infest ash trees through movement .f infested firewood. Oakland •County has been designated a quar- antined area. Sim- Ply put, don't move ash ftrewood out of the quarantined - a. Don't spread this pest by aking it to your favorite camping .r vacation spot—imagine how it ould look without the trees. For Ili ore info, contact the Dept. of Ag- 'culture at (517) 373-1087 or at , • .rnichigan.gov/mda, keyword h borer. Who is most at risk for WNV? While the chance of anyone be- coming infected with WNV is very low, most cases have occurred in people older than 50. People in this age group and those with com- promised immune systems are also more likely to develop the severe • forms of the disease if they become infected. Can you get WNV directly from birds? There is currently no evidence that WNV can be spread directly from birds to people_ However, dead birds can carry a variety of dis- eases and, therefore, should never be handled with bare hands. Use gloves or double plastic bags to pick up the dead bird and carefully place it in the double plastic bag. You can then dispose of the dead bird by placing it in the outdoor trash. Dead crows that are found should be reported to the Oakland County Health Division at: (877) 3T7-3641 What are the symptoms of WNV infection? Most people who are infected with WNV either have no symptoms or experience West Nile Fever, a mild illness with symptoms such as fe- ver, headache, and body aches be- fore fully recovering. Some per- sons may develop a mild rash or swollen lymph glands. In some in- dividuals, particularly the elderly or those with compromised immune systems. WNV can cause serious disease that affects brain tissue. Symptoms of the encephalitis form of the disease include rapid onset of severe headache, high fever, stiff neck, disorientation, loss of con- sciousness, tremors, muscle weak- ness, paralysis, and may be fatal. Can my dog or cat become ill from WNV? VOLUME 12 PAGES Oakland Count' Health DWision Mpsotttieta Stun rEs Where Do mosovitoes 4row? The pictures heloW am places -'have mosquilins can grow around iour house. If iou has' e an of these , things in tour /ard be sum to dieck them for alater at least once a Week. If Water is found, dump it cull whedba rrows Tree H-oLes For more intonnafion on West Palo Vines contact 1-877.3774641' tair OA our minks at wintega.raithriddiuladlosith tOICIONIP 1411.3:4•.• :t1t .tora INOOPOSIOO OP olall Th, ow', ma* amp waif 4.4 *of iwasipomiOirpirms hoodoo nife. es, ahem raOrmi prvor, ior ardmially ompibermliadidiv repoiresspppfrwiempripmb PAGE 6 VOLUME 12 Village Council Adopts Meeting Rules of Procedure 6 313 Have you ever attended a munici- pal meeting and wondered what was going on at the Council table? Sometimes the proceedings are rou- tine and there is no discussion, while other times there can be very heated discussion! To make things more understandable and to help residents participate more effec- tively at Village Council meetings, procedural rules have been adopted. To encourage public participation in an orderly manner which gives everyone a reasonable opportunity to present their point of view, the public will he invited to speak on agenda items during Public Hear- ings and during general audience participation when requested by Council_ Individuals who wish to address Council about an item that is not on the agenda will have the opportunity to do so during "Call to the Public'. Council may establish a time limit to be sure that everyone has an op- portunity to speak and that presen- tations do not become repetitious. In those cases where a group is in attendance, it is suggested that one or two spokespersons be selected. Village Council attempts to make informed decisions based on all in- formation available rather than simply on the number of people who offer the same information 'or arguments. Rules of Procedure L An individual shall not address the Council without first hav- ing been recognized by the Council President 2. Upon being recognized, the in- dividual should proceed to the front of the room to use the mi- crophone and state their full name, address and the topic to be discussed. 3- Speakers may be placed under a time limit, if so determined by Council prior to opening the floor to public comments. 4. An individual will not be given an opportunity to speak a sec- ond time on the same issue un- til all others wishing to speak on the subject have bad an op- portunity to do so. 5. If a person becomes unruly, the President may declare said per- son in the audience to be out of order and, may rule that the individual has forfeited the op- portunity to speak further. A person may be excluded from the meeting for breach of the peace committed at the meet- ing. Milford Memorial Cemetery The hardest thing there is to do is stand at our counter and have to tell a person who is grieving that they are in violation of cemetery rules. Milford Memorial Cemetery was built in a manner that would require low maintenance, The rules that a purchaser receives ex- plain what is allowed and what is tot. Unfortunately, people who sre in violation feel that the Town- -ship or maintenance people are aeing insensitive to their grief. klthough we have to enforce the rules in order to keep the cemetery ; aeat and clean, we are not insensi.-: :ive to the grief you may be experi-', slicing- If we didn't remove the I spent-flowers, or the photographs, ialloons, and tree hangings these things would be free to blow all )ver the grounds. Our enforce- runt must be equal among all If rou allow the smallest variance rem the rules, then they will not ipply to anyone. Please under- stand our hearts go out to every- me who faces the loss of someone hey love. Also understand that it s the hardest part of our job to nake sure that the rules are fol- owed to keep maintenance cost nanageable. In an effort to keep citizens in- formed there will be new signs placed in the cemetery a week be- re maintenance is scheduled, asking that your flowers or any- thing not allowed he removed be- fore the maintenance people take it from the grave. This is an effort to show compassion for those of yau who feel items are removed before their time and an opportu- nity to pick up anything you want to keep. If you need a new copy of the rules they can be obtained in the Township offices, or at the en- trance to Milford Memorial Ceme- tery. VOLUME 12 PAGE 7 July Tax Bills Have Been Mailed We are off and running into the 2003-2004 tax season. Both Vil- lage and partial school tax state- ments were mailed on June 30 th to insure delivery by July 1, 2003. Always open your bill immedi- ately to make sure all the informa- tion is correct. Double-check the name, address, and zip code. Of most importance is the "homestead" status of the bill. If your home in Milford is your "principle residence" then the I Milford Township 2003 Summer Tax } • 14.0205 Mills minim 11 : 24% 11 . i 40.00% -; 4 ,4,,,,,,, ,:nC011610, 11% 30.00% 1 aim 20.00% II Slide Ed. 1 0.00% 1 35% Inbton_ Going, Stift Ed. HVAL, • I . • SZWet 111 35% School. - U HVAL 1 24% nig WW1 . 28% Debt 25% i Milford Public Library News The Milford Public Library celebrated its grand opening on Sunday, June 1st with a flag raising by local veterans and a truly spontaneous singing of the national anthem by the hundreds of residents in atten- dance. Following a brief ceremony, the doors to the new library facility were opened and the crowd invited in. Our first month featured a nearly 48% increase in items checked out compared to June of 2002! Effective with the grand opening, the Library is now open on Sundays year round, 12:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Watch the library's fall newslet- ter for announcements of exciting new programs. When you stop by the library, be sure to visit Friendly Finds. Friendly Finds is a used bookstore and gift shop operated by volunteers from the Friends of the Library. The store is generally openon Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. until noon, and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Tues- days 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Thursdays 10:00 a.m. until noon and 3;00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Proceeds from the Friends' store are used to sup- port library programming. the Civic Center. Please do not leave cash in the drop box. If you do not receive a paid receipt from the Town- ship within 14 days, please call the Treasurer's office at 248-685-8731. The Village mails receipts upon re- quest, 248-684-1515. We do not accept credit card pay- ments at this time. The Village bill is normally due by August 31, however, this falls on a Sunday and Monday is Labor day, so payments will be ac- cepted without penalty or interest on September 2 this year. The Town- ship bill is normally due by Septem- ber 14th; however, it falls on Sunday this year so we will extend the due date to the following, Monday which is September 15 th. Failure to receive your tax bill does not exempt you from being responsi- ble for payment by the due date. homestead box should read 100%. If your tax bill is much higher than expected it never hurts to call the Town- ship or Village office and we will be happy to go over the bill with you to make sure that everything is correct. Payments can be made in per- son, by mail, at the Milford branch of National City bank, or our drop box located on the right hand side of the front of 11•nn•n.•n••,.. PST STD (a) us POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #36 MILFORD, MI August 8, 9„ 10—Milford Memories Summer Festival, 685-7129 August 14,21, 28—Summer Band Concerts, 7:30 p.m. Central Park August 16—Huron River Cleanup, 685-7129 September 1—Labor Day; Village/ Township offices & Library closed September 2—Last day to Fay Vil- lage taxes without penalty September 15—Last day to pay Township tuxes without penalty September 20—Historical Society Home Tour, 685-7129 October 5-11—National Fire Pre- vention Week. Check your smoke detectors! October 25—Downtown Trick or Treat, 685-7129 Village of Milford ' CharterTownship of Milford' 1100 Atlantic Milford, MI 48381 POSTAL PATRON CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MILFORD: Eoa,t1',/ ' Li. Dates to Remember Community Survey Due in September Six hundred households within the Village will have the opportunity to share their thoughts regarding a va- riety of Village services, projects and appearance issues. A community survey has been commissioned by the Village through Eastern Michigan University (EMU) and 600 house- holds are being selected at random from tax and utility billing records to be respondents. All responses will he confidential and handled only by the survey group at EMU. A survey committee made up of Vil- lage Council members and represen- tatives from many of the boards and commissions worked with Professor Joseph Oiiren and his staff from EMU to create the survey, Dr. Ohren and the EMU group have as- sisted with many municipal projects throughout the state including a re- cent community survey in Novi. The survey itself should take 12-15 minutes to complete and is then mailed directly to EMU for evalua- tion. The survey is to be mailed to recipients in early September, with scoring to take place in October and results available November 1. FISCAL NOTE (M.R. 403272) October 2, 2CO3 BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE, CHUCK MCSS, CHAIRPERSON IN RE: WEST NILE VIRUS FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MILFORD - FISCAL YEAR 2003 ALLOCATION TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Comm;:ttee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds: 1. Funding of $7,325.97 is available in the West Nile Virus Fund for FY 20J3 to reimburse the Charter Township of Milford for this project; no additional appropriation is required. 2. The Committee recommends adoption of this resolution. FINANCE COMITTEE FINANCE COMMITTEE: Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Resolution #03272 September 18. 2003 The Vice-Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee and Finance Committee, There were no objections, Resolution #03272 October 2, 2003 Moved by Wilson supported by Crawford the resolutions on the Consent Agenda, be adopted (with accompanying reports-tem-accepted). AYES: Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas. Gregory, Hatchett, Jarnian, Knollenberg, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer, Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez. Webster, Wilson, Zack. (23) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefore. tne resolutions on the Consent Agenoa, were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). STATE OF MICHIGAN) C.`,OUNTY OF OAKLAND) I. G. William Caddell. Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on October 2, 2003 with the original record thereof now rerna:ning in my office, in Testimony Whereof. I have riereunto set my hand and affixedffie seajefif the County of Oakland at Pontiac, Michigan this 2nd day of October, 2003. G. William Caddell, County Clerk