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March 30, 2022
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 December 9, 2021 the Board of Commissioners for Oakland County entered into an agreement per MR #21522 –
Sheriff’s Office – Contract Standard Law Enforcement Services with Charter Township of Oakland, January 1, 2022 –
December 31, 2024.
As required by Urban Cooperation Act 7 of 1967 - MCL 124.510(4), a copy of the signed agreement and amendment with
the County of Oakland and the Charter Township of Oakland, 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 #14 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: Donna Dyer, Corporation Counsel, Oakland County
Erika Munoz-Flores, Corporation Counsel, Oakland County
Liz Skwarczewski, Technical Specialist, OCSO
Robin Buxar, Clerk, Charter Township of Oakland
Enclosures
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OAKLAND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
DECEMBER 14, 2021 – REGULAR MEETING PAGE 1 of 7
CALL TO ORDER
The December 14, 2021 Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Oakland Board of
Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Abbate at 7:03 PM in the Township Hall,
4393 Collins Road, Rochester, MI.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL
Supervisor Abbate led the reciting of The Pledge of Allegiance.
Clerk Buxar called the Roll.
Members Present: Dominic Abbate, Supervisor
Robin Buxar, Clerk
John Giannangeli, Treasurer
Jack Elder, Trustee
Dave Mabry, Trustee
Lana Mangiapane, Trustee
Andy Zale, Trustee
Absent: None
Also Present: Adam Kline, Township Manager
Dan Kelly, Township Attorney
Roxanne Thatcher, Deputy Clerk
A quorum was present.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Supervisor Abbate and Mindy Milos-Dale had a tribute to Alice Tomboulian, who recently
passed away. She was a very active person in the Township for such a long time and she
will be greatly missed. There was also a certificate of appreciation awarded to District Chief
Chuck Beach. He has been with the Oakland Township Fire Department for 26 years and is
retiring at the end of 2021. He will be greatly missed.
AMENDMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Trustee Zale added under Pending Business – Item #11 Update Gallagher Road Easement
Agreement and Treasurer Giannangeli added under Pending Business - Item #12 Approval
for a Point and Pay contract.
MOTION by Zale, supported by Giannangeli to approve the agenda as amended.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Abbate, Buxar, Elder, Giannangeli, Mabry, Mangiapane, Zale
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 7/0.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OAKLAND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
DECEMBER 14, 2021 – REGULAR MEETING PAGE 2 of 7
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
The Board heard public comment from:
- Eric Warner – 4795 Gallagher Rd
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Bills
a) November 11, 2021 in the amount of $22,858.28
b) November 23, 2021 in the amount of $230,390.48
c) December 1, 2021 in the amount of $5,614.83
d) December 8, 2021 in the amount of $120,605.62
e) December 14, 2021 in the amount of $469,977.92
f) Payroll via ACH
2. Approval of Minutes
a) November 9, 2021
3. Vistas of Oakland Completion Agreement
4. Resolution to Participate in Opioid Settlement
MOTION by Buxar, supported by Mabry to approve the Consent Agenda as read.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Abbate, Buxar, Elder, Giannangeli, Mabry, Mangiapane, Zale
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 7/0.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no Old Business to discuss.
PENDING BUSINESS
1. FOIA Appeal 2146
Mr. Yager submitted a FOIA Appeal for #2146 that was fulfilled on November 22, 2021.
MOTION by Buxar, supported by Mabry to deny the Appeal and direct the Township
Attorney to provide a written response as required under the Michigan Freedom of
Information Act (MCL 15.240, et seq).
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Abbate, Buxar, Elder, Giannangeli, Mabry, Mangiapane, Zale
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 7/0.
2. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Approval
This is a program we participate in every year. We are required to adhere to the allocation
restrictions as outlined in the agreement.
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MOTION by Buxar, supported by Mabry to approve allocation of PY 2022 Community
Development Block Grant funds in the approximate amount of $23,348 as follows and
authorize the Supervisor to sign the application and the conflict-of-interest certification, and
submit the documents to Oakland County: Public Service (Transportation Services): $3,500,
Public Services (Battered and Abused Spouses): $3,500, Mobile Home Minor Repair:
$16,348 for a total of $23,348.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Abbate, Buxar, Elder, Giannangeli, Mabry, Mangiapane, Zale
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 7/0.
3. 2022 Preliminary Budget
This was just submitted to the Board for their review. Manager Kline also suggested a few
dates for scheduling the budget workshops in January and February.
4. Paint Creek Junction Grant Agreement
Mindy Milos-Dale, PRC Director, explained this is a grant from the Michigan Natural
Resources Trust Fund and the project period for the grant terminated on November 30,
2021. They have submitted an extension request. The project is getting very close to being
completed, but they will be running into delays now with winter approaching.
MOTION Buxar, supported by Mabry to approve resolution regarding amendment #2 to the
MNRTF Agreement for Paint Creek Junction Northern Trailhead Project TF18-0098 to
extend the time period for the project completion to May 31, 2022 and submit the request for
final reimbursement within 90 days of the project completion and to comply with all other
provisions of the agreement which shall be in full force and effect and authorize the Clerk to
sign.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Abbate, Buxar, Elder, Giannangeli, Mabry, Mangiapane, Zale
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 7/0.
5. Lost Lake Nature Park Expansion Acquisition
This is to move forward with the closing of the Township’s purchase of the Lost Lake Nature
Park Expansion Acquisition and to obtain the grant proceeds that have been applied for.
MOTION by Buxar, seconded by Elder to recuse Trustee Zale due to his conflict of interest
on this item.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Abbate, Buxar, Elder, Giannangeli, Mabry, Mangiapane
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Zale
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Motion carried 6/0.
MOTION by Buxar, seconded by Mabry to approve the resolution to purchase the properties
commonly known as Parcel # 10-09100024 1404 Lake George Road, Oakland MI 48363
and Parcel #10-04376011 and authorize the Township Supervisor and the Township Clerk
to execute all documents necessary to close on the subject properties and obtain partial
reimbursement for the purchase pursuant to the Township’s approved MNRTF Grant.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Abbate, Buxar, Elder, Giannangeli, Mabry, Mangiapane
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Zale
Motion carried 6/0.
6. Signage for Paint Creek Junction and Marsh View Park
The Board saw a presentation from Brian Blust, PRC Chair.
MOTION by Giannangeli, seconded by Buxar to approve the alternate signage for Paint
Creek Junction and Marsh View Park as presented to the Board which includes the words
“Oakland Township” on the bottom. Furthermore, that these signs be used as a template for
future Township signs where appropriate.
The Board heard public comment from:
- Emily Barkham – PRC Board
- Brian Blust – PRC Board
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Abbate, Buxar, Elder, Giannangeli, Mabry
Nays: Mangiapane, Zale
Absent: None
Motion carried 5/2.
7. Cider Mill Concessionaire Contract
The Board heard a summary from Dan Kelly, Township Attorney.
MOTION by Giannangeli seconded by Mangiapane to approve the concession agreement
as provided to the Board with the revision of paragraph 4) # 17 to indicate that the
committed hours would be from Labor Day until Halloween 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, 7 days a
week. The remaining months of the year would be from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday
through Saturday and 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Sundays and that the concessionaire would
make a good faith effort to open the first weekend of April 2022 from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, 7
days a week.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Abbate, Elder, Giannangeli, Mangiapane
Nays: Buxar, Mabry, Zale
Absent: None
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Motion carried 4/3.
8. 2022 No Haz Interlocal Agreement and Resolution
This North Oakland Household Hazardous Waste Consortium (No Haz) provides residents
with a safe, reliable and environmentally responsible way to dispose of household
hazardous waste.
MOTION by Buxar, seconded by Mabry to authorize approval of the 2022 No Haz
agreement and authorize the Township Manager to sign.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Abbate, Buxar, Elder, Giannangeli, Mabry, Mangiapane, Zale
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 7/0.
MOTION by Buxar, seconded by Mabry to approve the 2022 No Haz Resolution and
authorize the Township Manager to sign.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Abbate, Buxar, Elder, Giannangeli, Mabry, Mangiapane, Zale
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 7/0.
MOTION by Buxar, seconded by Mangiapane to appoint Assistant Manager Jamie Moore as
the Oakland Township Municipal Agent to the No Haz Board.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Abbate, Buxar, Elder, Giannangeli, Mabry, Mangiapane, Zale
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 7/0.
9. Request to Purchase Building Security System
MOTION by Buxar, seconded by Elder to table this item until the next Board meeting on
January 11, 2022 and request the Township Manager to provide all the comparable
information be compiled together in a chart.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Abbate, Buxar, Elder, Giannangeli, Mabry, Mangiapane, Zale
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 7/0.
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10. 2022-2024 Law Enforcement Contract
After an extensive negotiation process the rates will only increase an average of 1.82% for
2022, an average of 2.70% for 2023, and an average of 2.78% for 2024.
MOTION by Buxar, seconded by Mabry to approve the resolution agreement for the
Oakland County Sheriff’s office 2022-2024 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the
Charter Township of Oakland and authorize the Township Supervisor and Clerk to execute
the same.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Abbate, Buxar, Elder, Giannangeli, Mabry, Mangiapane, Zale
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 7/0.
11. Update Gallagher Road Easement Agreement
MOTION by Zale, seconded by Buxar to approve the proposed changes to the permanent
safety path easement and temporary construction easement to be granted to the Township
by Janice and Thomas Capaldi.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Abbate, Buxar, Elder, Giannangeli, Mabry, Mangiapane, Zale
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 7/0.
12. Approval for a Point & Pay contract
This contract is to set-up a new software system to process credit card payments on our
website for the Building Department for building permits.
MOTION by Giannangeli, seconded by Mabry to approve the contract for Point and Pay for
credit card processing and the associated fees for set-up and maintenance.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Abbate, Buxar, Elder, Giannangeli, Mabry, Mangiapane, Zale
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 7/0.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
There was no public comment.
TOWNSHIP MANAGER’S REPORT
The Manager’s Report was in the packet. Mr. Kline wanted to publicly thank all the first
responders that rushed to Oxford High School the day of the shooting. A special thanks to
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DECEMBER 14, 2021 – REGULAR MEETING PAGE 7 of 7
our Oakland Township Sheriff Deputies and our Oakland Township Fire Department
personnel that responded. Lieutenant Dooley addressed the Board regarding the Oxford
High School shooting.
BOARD REPORTS & CORRESPONDENCE
Supervisor Abbate – wanted to wish the Board, staff and all employees a very Merry
Christmas. He also thanked the Board for all their help in making the meetings so
productive.
Clerk Buxar – commented about the Oxford HS shooting and how thankful we are for our
fist responders. Our thoughts and prayers are with them and the community. She also
wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Treasurer Giannangeli – spoke about the Oxford HS shooting and that our thoughts and
prayers go out to them. He thanked all the first responders. He also wished everyone a
very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Trustee Elder – wanted to extend his thoughts and prayers to everyone affected by the
Oxford HS shooting and extend a thank you to all the first responders. He also wished
everyone a Blessed and Happy Holidays.
Trustee Mabry – commented about the tragedy at Oxford HS. We are thankful to the first
responders and our prayers and thoughts are with everyone touched by this. He also
pointed out that gun locks are available for free at all police stations and reminded everyone
to be a responsible gun owner.
Trustee Mangiapane – wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year. She also commented how great our first responders are.
Trustee Zale – wished everyone a Happy Holidays, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year and wished everyone the best in 2022.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Mabry, supported by Zale to adjourn the meeting at 8:57 PM.
Motion carried 7/0.
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING - Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 7:00 PM
Oakland Township Hall – 1st Floor Meeting Room
Respectfully submitted, Approved,
Robin Buxar, Clerk Dominic Abbate, Supervisor
Board of Trustees Board of Trustees
David T. Woodward (Jan 27, 2022 11:24 EST)
Jan 27, 2022
Jo Ann Stringfellow (Jan 27, 2022 11:30 EST)