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HomeMy WebLinkAboutInterlocal Agreements - 2016.06.16 - 31189 Memorandum To: Pat Davis, Oakland County Corporation Counsel CC: Deanna Fett-Hylla, Oakland County Corporation Counsel From: Ida Logan – Clerk/Register of Deeds – Elections Division Date: 8/11/2016 Re: MR #16147 Enclosed is a copy of the Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services with the Township of Rose They have been sent to the Office of the Great Seal. If you have any questions, please call 248-858-9454. Memorandum To: Kimberly Hampton, Equalization, Oakland County CC: From: Ida Logan – Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds – Elections Division Date: 8/11/2016 Re: MR #16147 On June 16, 2016, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution #16147 – Department Of Management And Budget / Equalization Division –Approval Of Contract For Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services With The Charter Townships Of Commerce, Highland, Lyon, Milford, Oakland, Orion, Oxford And Royal Oak, And The Townships Of Groveland, Holly, Novi, Rose And Southfield, And The Cities Of Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Village Of Clarkston, Clawson, Farmington, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lathrup Village, Madison Heights, Orchard Lake Village, Pleasant Ridge, Rochester, South Lyon And Walled Lake. A copy of the agreement is enclosed. They have been filed with the Office of the Great Seal. If you have any questions, please call 248-858-9454. August 11, 2016 Michigan Department of State Office of the Great Seal Richard H. Austin Building, 1st Floor 430 W. Allegan Lansing, MI 48918 Dear Office of the Great Seal: On June 16, 2016, the Board of Commissioners for Oakland County entered into an agreement per MR #16147 – Department of Management and Budget/Equalization Division – Approval of Contract for Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services with the Rose Township. As required by Urban Cooperation Act 7 of 1967 - MCL 124.510(4), a copy of the signed agreement with the County of Oakland and the Rose Township and the authorizing Board of Commissioners Resolution are enclosed for filing by your office. Send confirmation of receipt of this agreement to: Mr. Joseph Rozell, Director of Elections Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds County Service Center, Building #12 East 1200 N. Telegraph Rd. Pontiac, MI 48341 (Please include our Miscellaneous Resolution number on the confirmation of receipt letter for filing purposes.) Contact our office at (248) 858-0564 if you have any questions regarding this matter. Sincerely, COUNTY OF OAKLAND Joseph J. Rozell, CERA Director of Elections Cc: Pat Davis, Corporation Counsel, Oakland County Deanna Fett-Hylla, Corporation Counsel, Oakland County Kimberly Hampton, Technical Assistant, Equalization Division Paul Gambka, Supervisor, Township of Rose Enclosures Memorandum To: Paul Gambka, Supervisor, Township of Rose CC: From: Ida Logan – Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds – Elections Division Date: 8/11/2016 Re: MR #16147 On June 16, 2016, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution #16147 – Department Of Management And Budget/Equalization Division –Approval Of Contract For Oakland County Equalization Division Assistance Services With The Charter Townships Of Commerce, Highland, Lyon, Milford, Oakland, Orion, Oxford And Royal Oak, And The Townships Of Groveland, Holly, Novi, Rose And Southfield, And The Cities Of Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Village Of Clarkston, Clawson, Farmington, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lathrup Village, Madison Heights, Orchard Lake Village, Pleasant Ridge, Rochester, South Lyon And Walled Lake. A copy of the agreement is enclosed. They have been filed with the Office of the Great Seal. If you have any questions, please call 248-858-9454. {00241479}} Page 1 ROSE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES– 4.13.2016 ROSE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING April 13, 2016 The following residents and guests signed in as present: Darlyne Stanczyk Donna Boshell GE Noble Tom Wirth Teresa Blaska Rod Wyman Jan Jensen Tom Willwerth Tim Claus Mark Bolan Maura Jung Jeremy Lintz Christine Lintz Marilee Carstens Dior Rushton Linda Dagenhardt Other(s) present: Susan Weaver (recording secretary), John Mulvihill, Esq. (Township Attorney) Supervisor Gambka called the regular meeting of the Rose Township Board of Trustees to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Rose Township Hall, 9080 Mason Street, Rose Township, Michigan and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Moment of silence to observe the passing of Treasurer, Trish Lumley. Board Members Present: Gambka, Miller, Kemp, Scheib-Snider Not Present: None. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A. Approval of Proposed Agenda for April 13, 2016 Moved by Scheib-Snider, seconded by Kemp, motion carried to approve the Agenda as submitted. Voting Yes: Scheib-Snider, Miller, Kemp, Gambka Voting No: None APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: A. Approval of Regular Board Meeting Minutes of March 9, 2016. B. Receipt of Monthly Reports - Building Department - Constable - NOCFA - HAYA - Financial Reports - Treasurer’s Report - CDBG Report C. Payment of Bills Miller adds line item: New Business, Line item K. Interim Treasurer. Scheib-Snider adds line item: New Business, L. Discussion of Other Vacant Boards. {00241479}} Page 2 ROSE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES– 4.13.2016 Moved by Scheib-Snider, seconded by Miller, motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Voting Yes: Kemp, Scheib-Snider, Miller, Gambka Voting No: None PRESENTATIONS: None. BRIEF PUBLIC COMMENTS/AGENDA ITEMS ONLY (limit comments to 3 minutes each item): G.E. Noble, Resident states in the past, there were questions as to the services NOCFA provides to Rose Township. Resident states the Board should obtain, in writing, services NOCFA will be providing and staffing at Rose Center Road. Resident also requests that Rose Township maintain its status quo as it pertains to Dust Control. Tom Willwerth, Resident states the Rose Township should amend mowing contract to begin in March. Residents feels the Board should prevent Plewes’ control within the Township. Resident asks if the Board has read the mowing contract, states the Board is violating the ordinance. Cemeteries are required to be cleaned up by April 1st yearly. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. Dangerous Building – 4250 Wakewood Ct., Holly, Michigan Received report from Code Enforcement. NEW BUSINESS: A. Selection of 2016 Gross Mowing Contractor Gambka states two (2) bids were received: TPC - $8,965.00 and All-N-One - $12,740.00. Moved by Kemp, seconded by Miller, motion carried to award the 2016 Rose Township lawn mowing contract to TPC in the amount of $8,965.00. Voting Yes: Kemp, Scheib-Snider, Miller, Gambka Voting No: None B. Resolution Approving Holly Area Youth Assistance Board Members: Catherene Behrens and Karen Kluwe ROSE TOWNSHIP RESOLUTION 2016-04 APPOINTMENTS TO THE HOLLY AREA YOUTH ASSISTANCE MEMBERSHIP WHEREAS, Holly Area Youth Assistance has been the primary prevention program serving and located in the geographic area of the Holly Area Public School District since 1963, and {00241479}} Page 3 ROSE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES– 4.13.2016 WHEREAS, HAYA receives financial and various in-kind contributions from the Village of Holly and the Townships of Groveland, Holly, Rose and Springfield, and the Family Division of Oakland County Circuit Court which assists in meeting the expense associated with operations of a local office and casework staff, and WHEREAS, the efforts of numerous citizen volunteer provide significant service to the youth of the greater Holly area in projects promoting the prevention of juvenile delinquency, child neglect and child abuse, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Rose Township hereby supports the efforts of the HAYA Board of Directors and approves it’s following new members: Cathrene Behrens and Karen Kluwe. Moved by Scheib-Snider, seconded by Kemp, motion carried to approve the appointment of Cathrene Behrens and Karen Kluwe to the Holly Area Youth Assistance Board. Voting Yes: Miller, Kemp, Scheib-Snider, Gambka Voting No: None C. Zoning Board of Appeals Appointments (Three (3) Year Term): Linda Living-Hawley and Penelope (Penney) Sharich. ROSE TOWNSHIP RESOLUTION 2016-05 TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WHEREAS, several appointments to the Rose Township Zoning Board of Appeals expiring in December of 2012, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rose Township Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Linda Living-Hawley and Penelope Sharich to the Zoning Board of Appeals to serve a three (3) year term beginning in May 2016 and ending in May 2019. Moved by Scheib-Snider, seconded by Kemp, motion carried to approve the appointment of Linda Living-Hawley and Penelope Sharich to the Zoning Board of Appeals to serve a three (3) year term. Voting Yes: Scheib-Snider, Miller, Kemp, Gambka Voting No: None D. Discussion and Vote on 2016 Road Funding in the Amount of $75,000.00. Moved by Kemp, seconded by Scheib-Snider, motion carried to approve the 2016 Road gravelling program in the amount of $75,000.00. Voting Yes: Kemp, Scheib-Snider, Miller, Gambka Voting No: None E. Resolution Approving the Renewal of Funding of the North Oakland County Fire Authority (“NOCFA”), Proposal #1 and Proposal #2 for the August 2, 2016 Election. Mileage has expired and requires a renewal, no tax increase. {00241479}} Page 4 ROSE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES– 4.13.2016 ROSE TOWNSHIP RESOLUTION 2016-06 EMERGENCY SERVICES WHEREAS, the township Board of Rose Township wishes to provide Fire Department Services including, but not limited to, Emergency Medical Response and Medical Transport; and WHEREAS, the township may provide Fire Department Services including Emergency Medical Response and transport, as authorized by Public Act 33 of 1951, Public Act 57 of 1988 (MCL 142.601 et seq) ; and WHEREAS, townships may impose and levy ad valorem property taxes to finance lawful public services, as authorized by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and other laws; and WHEREAS, The Township Board of Rose Township wishes to levy 2.1085 mills to provide fire department services including emergency medical response and transport; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Board of Rose Township, Oakland County, approves the following millage ballot question language and direct the Clerk to submit it to be placed on the August 2, 2016 election ballot: Rose Township Proposal #1 Shall the expired previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Rose Township of 1.3585 mills ($1.36 per $1,000 of taxable value), reduced to 1.3549 (approximately $1.35 per $1000 of taxable value) by the required millage rollbacks, be renewed at 1.3549 mills and levied for six (6) years, 2016 through 2021 inclusive, to provide fire department services including, but not limited to, emergency medical response and ambulance transport, raising an estimated $330,040 in the first year the millage is levied of which a portion will be disbursed to the North Oakland County Fire Authority? If adopted, Rose Township Proposal #1 would renew the expired 1.3549 mils levied in 2015 to be used only for fire department operations and services including, but not limited to, fire suppression and prevention, advanced life support emergency medical response and ambulance transport (approximately $1.35 for each $1,000 of taxable value). [ ] Yes [ ] No Rose Township Proposal #2 Shall the expired previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Rose Township of .75 mills ($.75 per $1,000 of taxable value), reduced to .7480 ($0.7480 per $1000 of taxable value) by the required millage rollbacks, be renewed at 0.7480 mills ($0.7480 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for six (6) years, 2016 through 2021 inclusive, to provide fire department services including but not limited to, fire suppression and prevention, emergency medical response and ambulance transport, raising an estimated $182,209 in the first year the millage is levied of which a portion will be disbursed to the North Oakland County Fire Authority? If adopted, Rose Township Proposal #2 would renew the expired $.7480 mills levied in 2015 (approximately 75 cents for every $1,000 of taxable value) on the taxable value of property in Rose Township for the sole purpose of continuing to fund all fire department operations and services including, but not limited to, advanced life support emergency medical response and ambulance transport. [ ] Yes [ ] No Moved by Scheib-Snider, seconded by Kemp, motion carried to approve Rose Township’s Resolution renewing the funding of NOCFA Proposal #1 and Proposal #2 for the August 2, 2016 primary election ballot. Fire Chief - Jeremy Lintz states there are two (2) proposals: one (1) for fire services and one (1) for EMS services. Both proposals are renewals for same level of services. Chief Lintz states NOCFA provides services to several municipalities equally, placing focus where need(s) arise. Station #3 (located in Rose Township) is not staffed during the day due to financial and other {00241479}} Page 5 ROSE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES– 4.13.2016 constraints, staffed in the evening/night (6:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.) with staff. However, during the day, personnel is available from their homes, etc. and response time is the same. Miller states the new Rose Township Proposal #1 is $330.040 and new Rose Township Proposal #2 is $182.209, $512,249.00, asks if this is the yearly budget. Chief Lintz responds no, the Current budget is $465,000.00 and excess monies will be held in NOCFA fire fund by Rose Township. Voting Yes: Kemp, Scheib-Snider, Miller, Gambka Voting No: None F. Resolution Restricting the Sale of Specified Cemetery Lots for Sale at Rose Center Cemetery ROSE TOWNSHIP RESOLUTION 2016-07 AUTHORIZING SPECIFIED CEMETERY LOTS NOT FOR SALE WHEREAS, the Rose Township Cemetery Committee members reviewed the Cemetery and Burial records and found items requiring corrections. WHEREAS, the Rose Center Cemetery “Certificate of Burial” records indicate that Lots 363, 364, 365, 366, 367 have interments that require corrections. WHEREAS, the Rose Center “Cemetery Records” indicate plots on Lots 363, 364, 365, 366, 367 available for sale. WHEREAS, the Rose Center Cemetery Committee is in favor of requesting that plots on Lots 363, 364, 365, 366, 367 shall not be available for sale due to the previous incorrect burials. WHEREAS, the designated plots on Lots 363, 364, 365, 366, 367 would be sold to “family”, “estate” or “purchased for heirs.” NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rose Township “Certificate of Burial” records on Lots 363, 364, 365, 366, 367 shall indicate the corrected plot interments and plots that were previously designated available “For Sale” shall be recorded “Not For Sale”’ Available to “family”, “estate” or “heirs” use only. Janet Jensen, Chairperson of the Rose Township Cemetery Committee Moved by Scheib-Snider, seconded by Kemp, motion carried to approve Rose Township’s Resolution restricting the sale of specified cemetery lots within Rose Center Cemetery, except for immediate family/heirs. Voting Yes: Miller, Kemp, Scheib-Snider, Gambka Voting No: None G. Resolution to Declare April Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month in Oakland County ROSE TOWNSHIP RESOLUTION 2016-08 CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS MONTH WHEREAS, abuse and neglect are suffered by children in our communities, regardless of age, race, {00241479}} Page 6 ROSE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES– 4.13.2016 gender, or economic situation; WHEREAS, one in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused before the age of 18; WHEREAS, this reported maltreatment is only a portion of the overall problem threatening our children, for so many cases go unreported, and today’s technology has brought with it a new and dangerous form of child endangerment, the online predator; WHEREAS, the devastating consequences of physical and emotional abuse of our children affects the community as a whole and finding solutions needs to be attended to by the community as a whole; WHEREAS, THE State of Michigan has mandatory reporting by professionals working with children of any suspected abuse and neglect incidences – a major step- but more is needed in the community; WHEREAS, CARE House of Oakland County works to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect; provides a protective circle of light and hope for a better life; and advocates for the safety and protection of children; WHEREAS, CARE House of Oakland County partners with community organizations and agencies to offer programs and services aimed at preventing child abuse and neglect, knowing that effective programs succeed because of the involvement and partnerships created among schools, social service agencies, religious and civic organizations, the business community, and law enforcement agencies; Children deserve to grow and thrive in an environment that nurtures and keeps them safe. Therefore, we, Rose Township Board of Trustees, do hereby proclaim April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month in the Township of Rose, Holly, Michigan. We call upon all citizens, community agencies, organizations, and businesses to increase their participation in our efforts to prevent the abuse of our children, thereby strengthening and protecting the community in which we live. Moved by Scheib-Snider, seconded by Kemp, motion carried to approve Rose Township’s Resolution declaring April, Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month in Oakland County. Voting Yes: Miller, Kemp, Scheib-Snider, Gambka Voting No: None H. Discussion and Vote of 2016 Oakland County Dust Control Program. Moved by Scheib-Snider, seconded by Miller, motion carried to approve the 2016 Oakland County Dust Control (chloride) Program for five (5) applications in the amount of $83,114.80. Voting Yes: Kemp, Scheib-Snider, Miller, Gambka Voting No: None I. Discussion and Vote on Renewal of Contract for Assessing Services with Oakland County for the Three (3) years Starting July 1, 2016 Through June 30, 2019 Moved by Scheib-Snider, seconded by Miller, motion carried to approve the renewal of the Oakland County Assessing Services Contract for three (3) years, July 1, 2016-June 30, 2019. Voting Yes: Kemp, Scheib-Snider, Miller, Gambka {00241479}} Page 7 ROSE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES– 4.13.2016 Voting No: None J. Application for Fireworks Display Permit Moved by Miller, seconded by Kemp, motion carried to approve the Great Lakes Fireworks application for Braemar Lake scheduled for July 2, 2016. Voting Yes: Miller, Kemp, Scheib-Snider, Gambka Voting No: None K. Rose Township/Interim Treasurer In light of Ms. Lumley’s passing, Gambka called MTA and was informed Rose Township has forty-five (45) days to appoint/elect an Interim Treasurer. Scheib-Snider states MTA informed her that it is a Board decision as to how to fill the position. Job posting of Treasurer position will be in the paper April 23, 2016 and Rose Township Treasurer resumes due by May 4, 2016 by 4:00 p.m. If more than five (5) applications are received, they will be narrowed down to five (5) applicants on May 5, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. Rose Township Interim Treasurer position interview(s) will be conducted on May 10, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. L. Vacant Boards Scheib-Snider states there are vacant positions on NOCFA and HAYA. Wait until next NOCFA meeting on May agenda, before Board position appointed. ANNOUNCEMENTS: A. Next Regular Planning Commission Meeting – April 7, 2016 - 7:30 p.m. B. Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, April 5, 2016 – 7:30 p.m. - (Cancelled) C. NOCFA Board Meeting – April 21, 2016 – 6:30 p.m. – Rose Township Offices D. Assessing Office – 2nd Tuesday every month – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Rose Township E. Next Township Board Meeting – May 11, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. F. Cemetery Committee Meeting – April 5, 2016- Rose Township Offices G. 24/7 Rose Township Recycling – 9080 Mason Street, Holly, MI H. Rose Township Construction Board of Appeals – April 5, 2016 – 5:00 p.m. I. Public is invited to visit the Old Township Hall, April 13, 2016 after the meeting. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS: A. NOCFA – None. B. Planning Commission – Barn wedding/receptions issue, public hearing held, good attendance and positive comments. Planning Commission will send amended Ordinance to the Board. C. Holly Area Youth Assistance (HAYA) – Received HAYA’s budget. D. Cemetery Committee – Discussed above. Voted on resolution. E. Parks and Recreation – Scheib-Snider would like to order picnic tables, requests funds. F. Supervisor’s Report – None. BRIEF PUBLIC COMMENT – General Items NOT on Agenda (limit comments to 3 minutes each {00241479}} Page 8 ROSE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES– 4.13.2016 item): Mark Bolan, Resident states as to Mr. Willwerth’s concerns about grass cutting contract and Mr. Plewe’s being paid monthly for cemetery work that is not being done, no discussion/explanation has been provided tonight. Unidentified Residents (several residents interjecting) state Mr. Plewes is a salaried employee and we are also paying a contractor to do his work. Gambka states Mr. Plewes is paid $200.00/month to check on cemeteries, not expected to do a lot of work. Gambka states Mr. Plewes was appointed by the Board, lawn mowing contract was assumed by the Clerk’s office as of April 2016. Resident states Mr. Plewes has a job description and it was provided to the Board. Resident wants to know why Mr. Plewes is paid twice and why Mr. Plewes isn’t doing anything at cemeteries. Marilee Carstens, Resident asks if there will be a public hearing on the budget. Gambka responds yes, will draft proposed budget, hold a public hearing to hear resident input. Resident states Rose Township residents should consider becoming a delegate as Oakland County is short on delegates. Tom Willwerth, Resident states he saw Mr. Plewes at the cemetery recently and informed him the Ordinance states cemeteries are to be cleaned out by April 1st yearly. Reiterates that the cemeteries are a mess/mismanaged. Linda Dagenhardt, Resident states residents should visit the town hall to see the progress. Resident states Buckhorn Lake levels are worse, called railroad, they came out to clean. Resident states trees are being lost around the lake due to the high levels and this should be corrected/reduced. Resident states CSX installed culverts too high (over 6”). The Culverts under Demode Rd., needs to be cleaned out. Several discussions regarding this problem with the Supervisor, to date, no results/action. Resident states cemeteries were not taken care of last year, many complaints, no results, mowing bad. Tim Claus, Resident states the beaver’s may be a contributing factor, high water levels. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Approved/Corrected