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HomeMy WebLinkAboutInterlocal Agreements - 2011.09.22 - 6273Bill Bullard Jr. Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds www.oakgov.com/clerkrod ________________________________________________________________________ Administrative Offices Elections Division Legal & Vital Records Register of Deeds Office 1200 N Telegraph, Dept 415 1200 N Telegraph, Dept 417 1200 N Telegraph, Dept 413 1200 N Telegraph, Dept 480 Pontiac MI 48341-0415 Pontiac MI 48341-0417 Pontiac MI 48341-0413 Pontiac MI 48341-0480 (248) 858-0560 (248) 858-0564 (248) 858-0581 (248) 858-0605 clerk@oakgov.com elections@oakgov.com clerklegal@oakgov.com deeds@oakgov.com October 10, 2011 Michigan Department of State Office of the Great Seal 108 South Washington Square, Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48918 Dear Office of the Great Seal: On September 22, 2011, the Board of Commissioners for Oakland County entered into an agreement per MR #11202 – Sheriff’s Office – Contract Amendment #2 for Law Enforcement Services in the Charter Township of Brandon - 2011. As required by Urban Cooperation Act 7 of 1967 - MCL 124.510(4), a copy of the signed agreement with the Charter Township of Brandon 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 Director of Elections Cc: Pat Davis, Oakland County Corporation Counsel B. Jean McCreery, Charter Township of Brandon Clerk Dale Cunningham, Business Manager, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Enclosures TCharter Township of Brandon 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, MI 48462 Regular Board Meeting Minutes August 1, 2011 – 7:30 p.m. Supervisor Thurman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Present: McCreery, Beltramo, Stowell, King, DePalma, Thurman Absent: Gault (with notice) Also Present: 4 Attendees Approval of Agenda: Motion by Stowell, seconded by Beltramo, to approve the agenda. All were in favor, the motion carried. Presentation: Phillip Bertoline – Wireless Oakland Phillip Bertoline, Deputy County Executive and Chief Information Officer for Oakland County gave a presentation regarding the Wireless Oakland program and an opportunity for a portion of Brandon Township to have free wireless internet services, which would require space on the township cell tower. Treasury Report Bank rates are still low and are not increasing very much. Most of our money is at the county where we are getting a good rate and we are safe there. We have collected 7% of the taxes so far. Have been following bank ratings to make sure we are safe. We are taking precautions and making plans to make sure we have backup. Building Department Report The Building Department’s revenue is slightly up from last year at this time. The following reports were received and placed on file: General Ledger Report Committed Funds Report Reconciliation Report Trustees Report Stowell: Nothing, thank you. DePalma: Nothing, thank you. King: I’m all set, thank you. Treasurer’s Report We are almost through the E-Commerce process. We are waiting for the okay from the County Commissioners. This will allow residents to pay taxes online. Charter Township of Brandon Regular Board Meeting Minutes August 1, 2011 - 7:30 p.m. Page 2 of 15 All Board of Review changes have been completed and are in the mail. Clerk’s Report The paperwork for the two Special Assessment District requests has been completed and residents have been notified. Stuart is working on the resolutions for those. Will be sending the reimbursement request for the Senior Center Roof to Oakland County. I have issued an invoice to the Village for their portion, which they have paid. Quarterly reports for SMART and Michigan Works have been completed. We are expecting a new SMART vehicle within six weeks. Continuing to work on the polling place grant. The Risograph, which was broken and beyond repair, has been replaced with a used Risograph machine. The CDBG contract has been sent to Carlisle Wortman so that we can be reimbursed for planning services. The Senior Center will be doing dinner at BB&E the next two Fridays as a fundraiser, so please attend to show your support. The Clerk will be having surgery and is getting things settled before sick leave. Supervisor’s Report Thanked Mr. Normand for giving a tour of the new OTV Cable Station facility to board members. Residents who would like a tour can stop by the OTV office on Mill Street on Monday afternoons or Tuesday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. MDOT will be resurfacing M-15 between Wolfe and Ray roads next year. We have just completed the second round of gravel road grading and chloride. The next round should begin at the end of this month. We are contracted for 5 applications of chloride. There have been complaints of thin chloride. If citizens have complaints about the roads, please contact the Supervisor’s office. The gravel project has begun again this year and gravel will be put down on Ramsey and Sherwood roads. They will be going on to Stanton, Wooley, Burrus, the Lakepoint area roads and from there to the west side of M-15. I have compiled a list of private human resource consultants to possibly issue an RFP to for these services. There will be a special meeting next Monday at 6:30 p.m. On the agenda will be resolutions for the Upper Bushman and Legault Special Assessment Districts. We will follow up with a budget workshop. We will be holding another cleanup day on August 27, 2011, which will cost $10.00. Please call the Supervisor’s office (248) 627-4918 to schedule an appointment. Mosquito repellant and larvicide is still available to residents at no charge at the Supervisor’s office. Charter Township of Brandon Regular Board Meeting Minutes August 1, 2011 - 7:30 p.m. Page 3 of 15 Correspondence CDBG Trial Balance for June 2011 Village Council Meeting Minutes of June 13, 2011 Letter from MMRMA regarding the Ortonville Skate Park SMART 3rd Quarter Specialized Services Report Late Bloomer’s Newsletter for July/August M-DOT Notification of Resurfacing Project on M-15 SMART Municipal Credit Quarterly Report Oakland County Board of Commissioners Resolution – Misc 11097 Secretary of State Regarding ADA Compliance at Polling Places MERS Quarterly Statement Citizen’s Comments for Agenda Items only None Discussion None Consent Agenda Motion by Beltramo, seconded by King, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, which included the following items: Cable Budget Amendment Township Minutes – Regular Meeting of July 5, 2011 Township Minutes – Special Meeting Minutes of July 18, 2011 Regular Bills in the amount of $28,558.50 Pre-pays in the amount of $356,822.89 Trustees’ Timesheets in the amount of $716.00 Roll Call: Ayes: DePalma, King, McCreery, Beltramo, Stowell, Thurman Nays: None Absent: Gault (with notice) Motion approved 6/0. Unfinished Business None New Business A. Supervisor – Police Liaison Contract Charter Township of Brandon Regular Board Meeting Minutes August 1, 2011 - 7:30 p.m. Page 4 of 15 Motion by McCreery, seconded by Beltramo, to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement to Provide Police Liaison Officer for Brandon Schools beginning September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 as presented and to contract with OCSO for an additional Patrol Investigator (no fill) during the corresponding time period. Roll Call: Ayes: DePalma, King, McCreery, Beltramo, Stowell, Thurman Nays: None Absent: Gault Motion approved 6/0. B. Building Department – Medical Marihuana Moratorium Extension PROCLAMATION/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCES Consider a Resolution for the Extension of the Moratorium on Medical Marihuana Facilities, Permits, Approvals, and Certificates for an Additional 180 Days. Resolution WHEREAS, on November 4, 2008, Michigan and Oakland County voters approved a state-wide initiative legalizing the medical use of marihuana; and WHEREAS, on December 4, 2008, Michigan’s Medical marihuana Act (“MMMA”); MCL 333.26421 et.seq, went into effect; and WHEREAS, on April 4, 2009, the Michigan Department of Community Health promulgated rules to implement the MMMA; and WHEREAS, on March 21, 2011, the Charter Township of Brandon adopted a 180-day moratorium on all land uses relating to the medical use of marihuana in the community and resolved that the Charter Township of Brandon Planning Commission with assistance from the Planning Consultant, Building Official, Township Attorney, Township Supervisor and the Oakland County Sheriff Department shall study, deliberate and recommend to the Township Board whether, how and where medical marihuana land uses, activities, businesses or facilities be permitted in the Township and under what conditions or circumstances. Charter Township of Brandon Regular Board Meeting Minutes August 1, 2011 - 7:30 p.m. Page 5 of 15 WHEREAS, the township administration was anticipating additional information from the county and state legislators that has not been forthcoming; and WHEREAS, there still remains a great deal of uncertainty and different approaches among municipalities as to whether and how to regulate the medical use of marihuana and related activities, businesses and facilities; and WHEREAS, the medical use of marihuana and related activities, businesses and facilities were not specifically contemplated or provided for the Charter Township of Brandon Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Charter Township of Brandon desires to determine a reasoned, appropriate and effective approach to the medical use of marihuana consistent with the MMMA and the Michigan zoning Enabling Act in order to protect and promote the public health, safety, and welfare; and WHEREAS, the Charter Township of Brandon desires to explore whether and how to best regulate the medical use of marihuana and related activities, businesses and facilities, which will require thorough study and possible amendment of the Charter Township of Brandon’s Zoning Ordinance and Master Land Use Plan pertaining to land uses, zoning classifications and other requirements; and WHEREAS, the Charter Township of Brandon Board believes that while this subject matter is under consideration and study, no new or expanded uses, activities, businesses or facilities relating to medical use of marihuana, and no zoning or building permits, approvals or certificates for such uses, activities, businesses or facilities should be allowed, established, processed or permitted to proceed; and WHEREAS, the Charter Township of Brandon Board concludes further that during the course of review and consideration of possible zoning ordinance amendments, all application for zoning or building permits, approvals, or certificates for uses, building, facilities or properties related to medical use of marihuana should be deferred; and WHEREAS, the process of exploring, developing and adopting an amendment to the zoning ordinance and/or master land use plan for land uses relating to medical use of marihuana, including proceedings and hearings before the Planning Commission and Charter Township of Brandon Board, may take up to an additional 180 days. THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Charter Township of Brandon that: 1. The moratorium is hereby declared extended an additional 180 day period effective immediately. 2. During this continued moratorium, there shall be no consideration or action by the Charter Township of Brandon of any Brandon board, commission, official, employee and/or agent on any proposal to establish a land use, activity, business or facility relating to the “medical use” (as defined in MCL 333.26423(e) of marihuana in the Township accept, process or act on any application for a zoning or building permit, approval or certificate for such a land use, activity, business or facility; nor shall medical marihuana land uses, activities, businesses or facilities be permitted in the Township. 3. The Charter Township of Brandon Planning Commission, with assistance from The Township’s Planning consultant, Building Official, Township Attorney, and Township Supervisor and the Oakland County Sheriff Department, will continue to study, deliberate and possibly recommend to the Township Board whether, how and where medical marihuana land uses, activities, businesses or facilities should be permissible in the Township and under what conditions or circumstances. Motion to adopt by:_______________Seconded by: ________________ Ayes: ____ Nays:___ Absent: ___ __________________________________ __________________________________ Kathy Thurman B. Jean McCreery, CMC Brandon Township Supervisor Brandon Township Clerk I, B. Jean McCreery, CMC, duly elected Clerk of the Charter Township of Brandon, Oakland County, Michigan, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution approved by a majority of the Brandon Township Board of Trustees at a regular meeting held on the ___day of _____, 2010 B.Jean McCreery, CMC Brandon Township Clerk Motion by Stowell, seconded by Beltramo, to extend the medical marihuana moratorium for a period of 180 days from September 21, 2011. Charter Township of Brandon Regular Board Meeting Minutes August 1, 2011 - 7:30 p.m. Page 6 of 15 Roll Call: Ayes: King, McCreery, Beltramo, Stowell, DePalma, Thurman Nays: None Absent: Gault Motion approved 6/0. C. Clerk – Foreclosed Brandon Township Properties Motion by Beltramo, seconded by King, to politely decline purchase of presented properties. Roll Call: Ayes: McCreery, Beltramo, Stowell, DePalma, King, Thurman Nays: None Absent: Gault Motion approved 6/0. Charter Township of Brandon Regular Board Meeting Minutes August 1, 2011 - 7:30 p.m. Page 7 of 15 D. Fire Department – Joint Operating Agreement Charter Township of Brandon Regular Board Meeting Minutes August 1, 2011 - 7:30 p.m. Page 8 of 15 Motion by Stowell, seconded by McCreery, to adopt the Joint Operating Agreement for the Brandon Fire Department between Brandon Township and the Village of Ortonville as presented this evening. Roll Call: Ayes: Beltramo, Stowell, DePalma, King, McCreery, Thurman Nays: None Absent: Gault Motion approved 6/0. E. Building Department – Ordinance Amendment to Zoning Ordinances Section 46-242 Second Reading. Revisions to Accessory Building Ordinance. Sec. 46-242. Accessory buildings and structures. Revise section (1) d. 5. to read as follows: 5. The total area of all detached accessory buildings in the RE district shall not exceed the total square footage of the living area of the principle building or 1,200 square feet, whichever is greater. The square footage Charter Township of Brandon Regular Board Meeting Minutes August 1, 2011 - 7:30 p.m. Page 9 of 15 of finished or unfinished basements shall not be considered when determining accessory building area. The area of detached accessory buildings may be increased by 400 square foot for each acre over 2.5 acres where additional acreage is part of a single lot or parcel. Motion by Stowell, seconded by McCreery, to approve the second reading and adopt an Ordinance to amend the Accessory Building Ordinance of the Code of Ordinances adopted August 2, 2010, by revising Article 1V General Regulations, Section 46-242 (1) d.5. as presented to be titled Ordinance #137-11. Roll Call: Ayes: Stowell, DePalma, King, McCreery, Beltramo, Thurman Nays: None Absent: Gault Motion approved 6/0. F. Building Department – Ordinance Amendment to Zoning Ordinances, Sec. 46-249, Second Reading. Revision to Home Occupation Section 46-249 (2) m. Revise section 46-249 (2) m to read as follows: 26-249 (2) m. One business vehicle may be permitted at the dwelling. Business vehicles larger than a pickup truck or domestic van meet the requirements of sections 46-246 and 46-285, if eligible. Motion by McCreery, seconded by Stowell to approve the second reading and adopt an Ordinance to amend the Home Occupation Ordinance of the Code of Ordinances adopted August 2, 2010, by revising Article IV General Regulations, Section 46-249 (2) m as presented, to be titled Ordinance #131-11. Roll Call: Ayes: DePalma, King, McCreery, Beltramo, Stowell, Thurman Nays: None Absent: Gault Motion approved 6/0 G. Building Department – Ordinance Amendment to Zoning Ordinances, Sec. 46 Appendix A, Second Reading. Charter Township of Brandon Regular Board Meeting Minutes August 1, 2011 - 7:30 p.m. Page 10 of 15 Charter Township of Brandon Regular Board Meeting Minutes August 1, 2011 - 7:30 p.m. Page 11 of 15 Charter Township of Brandon Regular Board Meeting Minutes August 1, 2011 - 7:30 p.m. Page 12 of 15 Charter Township of Brandon Regular Board Meeting Minutes August 1, 2011 - 7:30 p.m. Page 13 of 15 Motion by Beltramo, seconded by McCreery to approve the first reading of an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of Appendix A Figures presented. Roll Call: Ayes: DePalma, King, McCreery, Beltramo, Stowell, Thurman Nays: None Absent: Gault Motion approved 6/0 Charter Township of Brandon Regular Board Meeting Minutes August 1, 2011 - 7:30 p.m. Page 14 of 15 H. SMART Vehicle Contract Motion by Stowell, seconded by Beltramo to approve Specialized Services Vehicle Agreement as presented. Roll Call: Ayes: King, McCreery, Beltramo, Stowell, DePalma, Thurman Nays: None Absent: Gault Motion approved 6/0 Citizen’s Comments None Charter Township of Brandon Regular Board Meeting Minutes August 1, 2011 - 7:30 p.m. Page 15 of 15 Motion by McCreery, seconded by Beltramo, to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, ___________________________ ___________________________ B. Jean McCreery, CMC Kathy Thurman Brandon Township Clerk Brandon Township Supervisor BJM/dlb I, B. Jean McCreery, CMC, Clerk of the Charter Township of Brandon, certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the minutes of the Regular Meeting and of the motions made at the Brandon Township Meeting Board of Trustees on August 1, 2011. B. Jean McCreery, CMC Brandon Township Clerk