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HomeMy WebLinkAboutInterlocal Agreements - 2008.09.04 - 5802Charter Township of Orion Oakland County, Michigan Township Board Minutes, Regular Meeting, Monday, June 16, 2008 1. – 3. CALL TO ORDER. The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Monday, June 16, 2008, at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan. Supervisor Dywasuk called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Dywasuk, Bastian, Garlicki (8:30 p.m.), Gibb, Porter, Steimel, Young. OTHERS PRESENT: Shannon Ozga Carl Walker Bruce Proper Nick Cucinelli Lynn Harrison Kathy Klein Joseph Havrilla Karen Krzyzanowski Jim Delavan Suzanne Turpen Joe Fraga George Hanley JoAnn Van Tassel Tracy Jensen Cindy Fraga Roy Blankenburg Stephen Bock Kathleen Lester Ralph Nunez Rob Pote Edward Peters Bette Bowen Lil Hutchison Rachel Sunde Dan Myslakowski Gary Thede Pamela Hutchison Kristofer Enlow Rev. Gregory Guice Nancy Thede Frank Kunz Dan Boorstein Don Dixon Lisa Proper Lisa Sokol Dee Myslakowski Chuck Lester James Stevens John Attwell Michelle LaRose Robert Czachorski Tony Bryson Jan Ripple Bill Ripple Kim Kayak Bill Ireland Carol Thurber Scott McCarty Sandy Walker Stacy Cerget All rose for the Pledge of Allegiance. Pastor Tony Bryson, of First Baptist Church, gave the Invocation. 4. APPROVAL OF BILLS. Moved by Porter, seconded by Young, to authorize payment of the bills dated June 10, 2008 and June 16, 2008 in the amount of $532,812.33; and payrolls dated June 6, 2008 in the amount of $77,505.44, for a total disbursement of funds of $610,317.77, as presented. AYES: Steimel, Porter, Young, Bastian, Gibb, Dywasuk. ABSENT: Garlicki. NAYS: None. MOTION CARRIED: 6-0. Motion by Young, seconded by Porter, to authorize, as part of Approval of the Bills, upcoming expenditures, June 17 – July 7, 2008, as presented in the Clerk’s memo of June 12, 2008, for which payment will be required prior to the next Township Board meeting. MOTION CARRIED. Trustee Steimel asked why the truck repair bill needed to paid as part of upcoming expenditures. Buildings & Grounds Director Reenae Tulip replied that the repairs were done and felt they should be paid without having to wait. 5. BRIEF PUBLIC COMMENT. Presentation: “Look for the Good”, Unity Church of Lake Orion. Rev. Gregory Guice, Unity Church of Lake Orion, asked for Township Board support with their “Looking for the Good” community campaign. He stressed that it is not a religious or political program. It was developed as a positive response to negative thoughts and actions in our country. It encourages people from all walks of life to “look for the good” in people and in situations. There will be a public meeting on Wednesday, June 18th, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the library and he is looking to set aside October 2, 2008 as “Look for the Good Day”. Dan Myslakowski, 2566 Browning Dr., commended Rev. Guice; he complimented Lt. Naile and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department for a great job directing traffic during the recent power outage. Jim Delavan, citizen of Orion Township, responded to a comment by Supervisor Dywasuk at the end of the last meeting: he (Mr. Delavan) cares about the Township and when he sees something negative, he speaks out about it; people’s opinions need to be respected. He spoke against taxes. Lil Hutchison noted that the straw placed along the safety path that she spoke about during a recent meeting, as part of restoration, has been taken care of and looks nice. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA. [Clerk Bastian noted there were typos on two memos (7. H and 7.M) and supplied corrected copies. She also distributed information on the location of the tornado siren referred to in the Interlocal Agreement with Oakland County and Oakland Township.] Moved by Gibb, seconded by Steimel, to approve the Agenda, with the following amendments: 7.J. Tornado Siren Interlocal Agreement – acknowledge the location, as part of Consent Agenda action. 9.B. Supervisor’s Report – delete from the Agenda (it won’t be ready until the next meeting) Move 7.G. 2008 Budget Adjustment: Elections to 8.F. Move 7.I. Tree Donation to 8.G. Move 7.M. Employee Compensation for June 9, 2008 to 8.H. Remove 7.F. Accept Lift Station Generators Bid (it will be on a future Agenda) MOTION CARRIED. 7. CONSENT AGENDA. A. Minutes, Regular Meeting, Monday, June 2, 2008.. Approved the June 2, 2008, regular meeting minutes, as submitted. B. Outdoor Assembly License: Premier Self-Storage “Green Meet”. Approved the request for an Outdoor Assembly License from Dan Boorstein of Premier Self-Storage, 101 & 116 Premier Drive, for a “Green Meet” event on August 7, 2008, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., featuring electronics recycling and paper shredding for businesses and their employees, at their site, and acknowledged that the event is open to general public, also, per Mr. Boorstein’s letter of June 6, 2008; with approval contingent, as usual, upon compliance with the Fire Marshal’s comments. C. Outdoor Assembly License: Senior Center Classic Car Cruise. Approved the request for an Outdoor Assembly License from Lisa Sokol, Director of Orion Senior Center, to conduct the 2nd Annual Orion Senior Center Classic Car Cruise on Saturday, September 13, 2008, at Golling Pontiac-GMC, 1491 S. Lapeer Road, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., contingent, as usual, upon compliance with the Fire Marshal’s comments; and waived the $100 application fee. D. Penalty for Late Property Tax Payments. Adopted the Waiver of Penalty on Delinquent Property Taxes Resolution, as presented, thereby waiving late penalty charges in 2008 or any year thereafter unless revoked or rescinded by resolution of the Board of Trustees. E. Accept Lift Station Generator Installation Bid. Accepted the Lift Station Generator Installation Bid from Lotus Electric, Inc., low bidder, in the amount of $175, 007.70, including soil erosion control and restoration, as recommended by OHM, Township engineers, and DPW Director Bill Ireland. F. Accept Lift Station Generators Bid. Removed. (It will be on a future Agenda.) G. 2008 Budget Adjustment: Elections. Moved to 8.F. H. Construction Board of Appeals Appointment: Correction. Re-appointed Stephen Auger to a term on the Construction Board of Appeals expiring on December 31, 2012. I. Tree Donation. Moved to 8.G. J. Tornado Siren Interlocal Agreement. Authorized the Supervisor to sign the Severe Weather Warning System Interlocal Agreement between Oakland County and the Townships of Orion and Oakland, on behalf of Orion Township, for installation of one (1) new tornado siren to be jointly funded by Orion ($8,625) and Oakland Townships and Oakland County, contingent upon the satisfactory review by Township legal counsel; further, with the understanding that the siren is to be located just south of the Orion Road/Kern Road intersection in the road right-of-way in front of the Knights of Columbus Hall. K. Request for 3-Way Stop: Millcrest & Leewood. Authorized the Supervisor to correspond with the Road Commission for Oakland County, indicating Township support of a residents’ request for a 3-Way Stop at Millcrest and Leewood Drives. L. Howarth School Bill of Donation. Approved the Bill and Terms of Donation between Howarth United Methodist Church, donor, and Orion Township, donee, and authorized the Supervisor and Clerk to sign the document on behalf of the Township. M. Employee Compensation for June 9, 2008. Moved to 8.H. N. Authorization to Sign Checks. Authorized the Clerk and Treasurer to sign checks to pay invoices and payrolls in the interim, between the meetings of June 16, 2008 and July 7, 2008, with the understanding that all such invoices and payrolls will be brought before the Board of Trustees at the July 7, 2008 meeting for ratification. O. Employee Resignation. Received and filed the notice of resignation from Ruth Sand, former Building Department Coordinator, effective June 4, 2008. Moved by Gibb, seconded by Porter, to approve the Consent Agenda, with the clarifications offered by the Clerk, as amended. AYES: Bastian, Gibb, Porter, Steimel, Young, Dywasuk. ABSENT: Garlicki. NAYS: None. MOTION CARRIED: 6-0. 8. PENDING BUSINESS. A. Citizen Request to Address the Board: Sunset Hills SAD. Gary Thede, Vice-President of the Sunset Hills Homeowners Association was present on behalf of Association President Nathan Butki. They are seeking Township Board assistance in processing their road maintenance SAD request. The roads in their two (2) subdivisions are indicated on a 1920’s plat as dedicated to the property owners; hence, they are considered “private” roads. Public Act 139 dictates that road maintenance SAD’s for private roads must be assessed on front linear footage. The Association and its homeowners are requesting that it be figured per property owner, which would result in a more “equal” assessment because they all use the roads and some properties have irregular shapes with considerable frontage, much of which is comprised of wetlands. This SAD process was last before the Township Board in 1994, after which time it was withdrawn by the residents because of the issue of how the assessment is determined. It was noted that the homeowners association collects dues on a voluntary basis and that only approximately 52% are paying their annual dues. As this is a matter of safe roads with proper drainage, they are hoping to get this assessment on their 2009 taxes and, therefore, are working to meet an August 31, 2008 deadline for approval of the SAD. After Mr. Thede spoke, a taped statement was heard from Mr. Butki, who was unable to attend the meeting. Tracy Jensen, a fellow resident, was available to answer questions. Supervisor Dywasuk responded that the Township will cooperate anyway that it legally can and informed the Board that it will probably have to authorize the use of Township legal counsel in this matter. Shannon Ozga, Township attorney, provided a legal opinion dated June 11, 2008. There are two public acts that authorize the establishment of SADs for road maintenance within a township. Public Act 139 specifically pertains to road maintenance of private roads and property owners in the special assessment district are assessed on a frontage basis. This is the Public Act that the Township has been following. Public Act 188 addresses all public improvements and the cost is allocated on a “benefit” basis. This Public Act gives more room for interpretation but could potentially lead to challenges by residents who do not agree with the determination of benefit. A final option would be to establish an SAD by contract whereby all residents would have to agree (or all residents paying for the assessment would have to agree), on a particular assessment method and enter into a contract agreeing to that method. She noted that the Township Board also has the option of refusing to establish any SAD. Attorney Ozga further noted that the petition that was submitted specifically provides for the assessment to be spread on a pro rata frontage basis; if they intend to seek a different assessment method, a new petition would have to be submitted. Per a question by Trustee Porter, Ms. Jensen responded that homeowners do not want to be assessed per linear footage because lots are not the same shape although they may be the same size in area; hence, some homeowners could be required to pay significantly more than their neighbor. Also, there are wetlands as part of some properties, which would add to their assessment. It is the feeling of the homeowners that being assessed per linear foot would not be an option. She further noted that there are residents who do not pay the voluntary dues because of their frustration with the current road / drainage situation; but they would be willing to pay an assessment for improvements. Ideally, they would like to maintain all of their common areas, as part of the SAD, but roads and drainage are the most important. It was her opinion that homeowners would agree to pursue the “by benefit” option. Clerk Bastian commented that there would be no guarantees that the SAD process could be completed [for 2009 taxes] because of the provisions in the law with regard to noticing, etc., that the Township has to adhere to and she was doubtful that the August 31, 2008 deadline could be met. She further noted that if they went with another assessment method rather than linear footage, there could be the potential that a future homeowner could object to their assessment. [As a Board member who had wondered if there were other options to how properties could be assessed, she was satisfied with the Township attorney’s letter outlining each option, with the pros and cons of each.] Supervisor Dywasuk suggested that Ms. Jensen and a couple of other homeowners meet with Attorney Ozga, Township Assessor John Attwell, and Julie Savard, who administers SAD’s in the Supervisor’s office. Jan Ripple, Kempster, expressed frustration and concern about safety issues, i.e., not being able to get emergency vehicles down some of the roads. Frank Kunz, 1220 Kempster, stated that property owners own the roads in this subdivision and are all equally responsible and liable; he feels that they all benefit equally. Moved by Bastian, seconded by Steimel, to table the matter until after the scheduled public hearing. MOTION CARRIED. The Board was in temporary recess from 8:10 p.m. to 8:50 p.m. in order to hold a public hearing regarding the SRF Project (S2 Grant) – Sanitary Sewer Improvements. [Trustee Garlicki arrived at 8:30 p.m.] Moved by Gibb, seconded by Young, to take the tabled matter off the table and resume the discussion on the proposed Sunset Hills SAD. MOTION CARRIED. Bette Bowen, 20-year Sunset Hills resident, thanked the Board for listening and sees some progress; she hopes the Township can find a way to help them, as the roads are deteriorating badly. Bill Ripple,1340 Kempster, feels that an assessment based on benefit is reasonable; some of the benefits would be: residents can get to their property, garbage is able to be picked up, mail delivered, and emergency vehicles will come when needed. Everyone has the same benefit. John Attwell, Township Assessor, was concerned that PA 188 wouldn’t provide for “equal share” treatment (only equal “benefit”) and about the legal issues that such an assessment might cause the Township; he noted a specific case in West Bloomfield. It is his opinion that the Township must follow Public Act 139. He also explained to Ms. Jensen that the August 31st deadline is not flexible (in order to get the assessments on the December tax bills). Moved by Gibb, seconded by Porter, through the Supervisor, to authorize $1,500, if needed, for the Township attorney to assist with drafting language for the petition as requested by the Sunset Hills Homeowners Association and that it be transmitted to the Association as quickly as possible; further, that the above-referenced meeting be held within seven (7) days so that the [petition] language can be reviewed. MOTION CARRIED. [A time of 9:15 a.m. on Friday, June 20, 2008 was set for the meeting. The Township attorney reminded everyone that, even with the change in petition language, there is no guarantee that the SAD will be approved by the Township.] D. SRF Project Plan: Resolution for Wastewater System Improvements. There was Board member concern, following the public hearing, about having to take out a loan when there is money in the Water & Sewer Fund to do these projects; about the exorbitant cost for the seventy-seven (77) sump pump disconnections; if this is the only area of the Township with sump pump connections; and what would happen if the allocated flow amount is exceeded. Jim Stevens, OHM, Township engineers, responded that a low-interest loan is required as part of the S2 grant that the Township received to conduct the sanitary sewer system study [for which Orion Township only paid 10%]; that cost estimates for the work are broad-based and actual design work has not been done. He acknowledged that there could be other possible areas of concern; and that, if the allocated flow amount is exceeded, Oakland County could require the Township to enter into a contract, possibly requiring the Township to remove any excess flow or to not allow any further connections. [He noted that a resolution by the Township Board is needed to accompany the SRF Project Plan loan application that is due to be submitted to the State by July 1, 2008 and referenced the two (2) versions that have been provided for Board consideration.] Further Board discussion that, even without doing the sump pump disconnections at the present time, the Township can reduce 2 c.f.s. of the 3.c.f.s. that is projected to be in excess of the allocated flow amount by doing the other three (3) projects; and that, by including all the projects in the loan application, the State would be guaranteed that the Township is going to proceed to do the work. It was decided to act on the first three (3) recommendations from the sanitary sewer study [manhole rehabilitation, pipe rehabilitation, and removal of a stormwater connection on school property] and to include them in the loan application, and to continue to pursue sump pump disconnections at a later time. JoAnn Van Tassel, 2726 Saturn Drive and a water and sewer customer, reminded the Board that Water & Sewer Fund monies can not be used for storm sewer improvements. Bill Ireland, Director of Public Works, supports a resolution excluding the sump pump disconnections; but that they still should be pursued. Moved by Steimel, seconded by Porter, to adopt the Alternative #2 Resolution, stating that the Township will adopt the SRF Project Plan, less, at this time, the sump pump disconnections and associated storm sewer work; but to further investigate these issues for possible future projects. AYES: Steimel, Garlicki, Bastian, Young, Porter, Dywasuk. NAYS: Gibb. MOTION CARRIED: 6-1. B. Request for Street Light: Waldon Road & Waldon Ridge Drive. Don Dixon, 3118 Waldon Ridge Drive, Treasurer of the Homeowners Association, was in attendance to present the request: a letter from Douglas Boddy, President of the Homeowners Association, which gave reasons for the request for a streetlight at the intersection of their street and Waldon Road. Mr. Dixon explained that the light would be at the only entrance to their subdivision, noted where bus stops in the neighborhood are located, and commented that there is often fog present along that stretch of Waldon Road. Board members discussed the Township criteria for new streetlights. It was noted that there are no other streetlights in the vicinity. Moved by Porter, seconded by Young, to approve the request for a streetlight at Waldon Road and Waldon Ridge Drive; further, to request an installation cost estimate from Detroit Edison, at which time, the matter would come back to the Board for a final decision. MOTION CARRIED. C. Request for Conditional Zoning: Baldwin & Maybee Roads. Carol Thurber, Ralph Nunez, and Stacy Cerget were in attendance to represent the petitioner. Since the Township has never processed a “conditional zoning” (although they are now allowed by a law enacted in 2004) and does not have a procedure in place for handling such a request, it was suggested that this item be tabled and the Township attorney be asked to prepare a legal opinion on recommended ways to proceed. The applicants were allowed to give a brief presentation on their proposed project: a CVS pharmacy and a 68-unit senior housing / assisted living development on non-contiguous lots. Reference was made to the zoning and uses of properties in the area and to the 5-year update that will be going on with regard to the Township Master Plan; that there is a growing population of citizens 85 years old and older; that they are proposing a development that is not currently allowed in the Zoning Ordinance and which doesn’t meet the Township standards for a PUD; and that the project would be adjacent to the Gingellville area, which is proposed as a “walkable” community. Rob Pote, 3755 Forest Spring Dr., Gingellville, and former Planning Commissioner for seven (7) years, believes that the developer has been trying different means to gain approval for a CVS on that particular corner; it was turned down several months ago, using proper procedure; and he noted that the area in question is not in the Gingellville Overlay District. JoAnn Van Tassel, 2726 Saturn, is looking forward to seeing what the attorney’s recommenda- tion will be as it relates to the State Planning Act. Jim Delavan expressed his opinion that the Board wasted the applicant’s time and money by not knowing how to proceed. Dan Myslakowski is concerned about the existing vacant tenant space in the Township; he questioned if there is a need for more senior housing and if there is enough sewer capacity. Moved by Bastian, seconded by Porter, to have Township legal counsel work with the Supervisor’s office to prepare written correspondence for the Board with regard to this request for “conditional zoning”, prior to any Board discussion. MOTION CARRIED. E. Keyhole/Lake Access Ordinance. Trustee Gibb was seeking Board interest in the idea of a keyhole or lake access ordinance, wondering if Orion Township needs one or wants one. He prepared a draft ordinance, with input from other such ordinances in Michigan and Wisconsin. If enacted, it would not only pertain to Lake Orion but to all Township lakes. He explained keyholing: allowing access to a lake by those other than riparian property owners, through a specified lot or property. It was noted that the Village of Lake Orion already has such an ordinance that restricts the number of boats per property. If the Township Board is interested, it was Trustee Gibb’s thought that the matter needs to be referred to the Planning Commission for their review and recommendation. Clerk Bastian expressed concern about whether such an ordinance is needed or wanted; that ordinances are under the jurisdiction of the Supervisor; that lakes are under the jurisdiction of the DNR and, therefore, would be a stand-alone ordinance and not a part of the Zoning Ordinance. She was concerned about the cost, in time and money, of such a proposal to enact a “keyhole” ordinance, when what is needed first is to determine what restrictions are already in place for lakes in Orion Township. Moved by Bastian, seconded by Young, to receive and file the request by Trustee Gibb for consideration of a Keyhole/Lake Access Ordinance. MOTION CARRIED. F. 2008 Budget Adjustment: Elections. (Moved from 7.G) Trustee Gibb wanted to see more information in the packet on where the requested $50,030 would be spent, as he is not sure that the dollars are necessary. Clerk Bastian explained that the request is to restore the Elections budget to the originally requested amount, as proposed for 2008, which she was assured would be done if the Clerk’s office had to administer 4 elections (instead of the usual two (2)). Even if the Township is reimbursed for expenses of the January Presidential Primary and the May “School” Election, those monies are accounted for on the Revenue page of the budget; the total amount of expenses for all elections is accounted for on the Expenditures page, including those for which the Township receives reimbursement; and the Township must maintain a balanced budget. In response to a question as to why more funds are needed than in 2004, Clerk Bastian explained that all costs have increased but, primarily, the type and amount of election equipment has changed and needs to be tested, housed, maintained and transported at a much higher cost than before. Motion by Steimel, seconded by Garlicki, to amend the 2008 General Fund Budget by increasing the Elections Department budget in the amount of $50,030 and restoring it to the $154,330 amount originally proposed, with the funds to come from the General Fund fund balance. MOTION CARRIED: 6-1 (Gibb). Motion by Garlicki, seconded by Porter, to extend the meeting until 11:30 p.m. MOTION CARRIED. G. Tree Donation (Moved from 7.I.) Scott McCarty was seeking a receipt from the Township for an alleged donation of trees which he stated he had transplanted onto the Township park property on Squirrel Road. He commented that he had been promised screening by Jim Faycurry, the developer of the adjacent property and donor of the property to the Township; that, when it wasn’t forthcoming, he had permission from Mr. Faycurry to plant the trees as screening between his property and the park; and that he wasn’t sure when the Township took ownership of the property. Board discussion to clarify the request; that Mr. McCarty did not follow the Township gift policy; that he did not get prior Board approval for the donation before transplanting the trees; and questioning the benefit to the Township because vegetation already exists on that side of the park property between Mr. McCarty’s property and park facilities. Moved by Bastian, seconded by Young, to follow the opinion of Township legal counsel and the Supervisor’s memo dated June 16, 2008 and reject the donation of trees and decline to give Mr. McCarty a receipt for the alleged donation. MOTION CARRIED. 8.H. Employee Compensation for June 9, 2008. (Moved from 7.M.) Per Supervisor Dywasuk’s memo, dated June 11, 2008, the Township Hall was closed on Monday, June 9, 2008 due to power failure. Employees who showed up for work but were sent home are entitled to be compensated, per the Personnel Policy; those who did not come in will be required to use personal or vacation time. Per Township policy, there needs to be Board approval for the compensation, as it is an expenditure. Moved by Porter, seconded by Young, to authorize that employees affected by the closure of Township Hall on June 9, 2008 be compensated per the Personnel Policy, as appropriate. MOTION CARRIED. 9. REPORTS. A. Investment Report. [Treasurer Young commented that the Treasurer’s Quarterly Report for the second quarter of 2008 should be available at the second meeting in July.] Moved by Bastian, seconded by Gibb, to receive and file the Investment Report dated June 16, 2008, as presented. MOTION CARRIED. B. Supervisor’s Report. (It will be available at the next regular Board meeting.) C. DWSD Water Main Route Update & Resolution. Clerk Bastian thanked Supervisor Dywasuk for the update; however, she was not aware that the project was going to be done in phases. She requested a report back at the next meeting regarding Phase II of the project, including the proposed route and a resolution for Board consideration. Moved by Garlicki, seconded by Young, to receive and file the DWSD 96” Water Main Route Update, dated June 16, 2008, as presented by the Supervisor. MOTION CARRIED. Moved by Bastian, seconded by Steimel, to adopt the Resolution Regarding Route of DWSD 96-Inch Transmission Water Extension Through Orion Township, as presented (with amendments as to actual alignments on Silverbell, Lapeer, and Brown Roads). AYES: Porter, Garlicki, Gibb, Young, Bastian, Steimel, Dywasuk. NAYS: None. MOTION CARRIED: 7-0. D. Polly Ann Trail Extension – June 2008 Update. [Trustee Gibb inquired about the delay caused by the title defect. Attorney Ozga responded that they had 60 days to resolve the defect and she will check into it.] Moved by Garlicki, seconded by Gibb, to receive and file the Polly Ann Trail Extension – June 2008 Update, as presented. MOTION CARRIED. 10. PUBLIC COMMENT. Pamela Hutchison, citizen of Orion Township, inquired about the area at Friendship Park, in the road right-of-way outside the safety path, that is not being mowed; and noted that it was mowed, previously. [Supervisor Dywasuk will check into it.] Jim Delavan criticized Trustee Gibb’s action to authorize $1,500 for the Township attorney to assist citizens with the proposed Sunset Hills SAD. 12. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS. Trustee Garlicki noted a section of safety path / retaining wall by Paul Blvd. on Conklin Road that needs to be mowed; commended the Fire Department, the Sheriff’s Department, and the DPW Department for their response during the recent storm, especially those involved in removing a tree from Indian Lake Road; he noted that there could possibly be better traffic control during power outages. Trustee Porter felt that the Township is not responding properly to Mr. Shaw on Indianwood Road with regard to his excessive sewer bill and to Mr. Ziegler on E. Clarkston Road regarding a Building Department permit violation; he stated that he will “look for the good”. Clerk Bastian commented that the Safety Path Advisory Committee is taking on responsibilities related to budget and maintenance issues and that plans are under way for a 20th anniversary celebration of safety paths in Orion Township; a survey is being prepared by the Solid Waste / Recycling Committee and will be published in the fall issue of the Township newsletter for citizens to respond to. Trustee Steimel suggested that a directional sign be posted on the safety path at Greenshield Road and Lapeer Road (M-24); he also thought that the Township should get back in contact with MDOT about pedestrian safety at that intersection, with regard to the location of the safety path. Trustee Gibb noted a pig roast at Hamlin Pub and a breakfast at the Lake Orion Boat Club to support the fireworks. Treasurer Young reminded everyone that tax bills will be going out July 1st. Supervisor Dywasuk commented on an upcoming customer service seminar for Township employees. 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION. A. Scypinski vs. Orion. B. McNabb vs. Orion Township ZBA. Moved by Garlicki, seconded by Porter, to go into Executive Session to discuss Scypinski vs Orion and McNabb vs Orion Township ZBA. AYES: Gibb, Bastian, Porter, Steimel, Garlicki, Young, Dywasuk. NAYS: None. MOTION CARRIED: 7-0. The Board was in Executive Session from 11:15 p.m. until approximately 11:40 p.m. Moved by Gibb, seconded by Garlicki and Young, in the matter of Scypinski vs. Orion, to authorize the Township attorney to proceed as directed. MOTION CARRIED. Moved by Garlicki, seconded by Porter, in the matter of McNabb vs Orion Township ZBA, to authorize the Township attorney to proceed as directed. MOTION CARRIED. 13. ADJOURNMENT. Moved by Steimel, seconded by Garlicki, to adjourn. MOTION CARRIED. The meeting was adjourned at 11:40 p.m. Home | Back to Index | Questions? POSTED: