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May 31, 2012 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 April 18, 2012, the Board of Commissioners for Oakland County entered into an agreement per MR
#12068 – Sheriff’s Office – Marine Patrol Services Agreement in the Charter Township of Highland - 2012. As required by Urban Cooperation Act 7 of 1967 - MCL 124.510(4), a copy of the signed agreement with the
Charter Township of Highland 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, Corporation Counsel, Oakland County Mary L. McDonell, Charter Township of Highland Clerk Enclosures
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND
REGULAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
205 N. JOHN STREET – HIGHLAND, MICHIGAN
March 14, 2012 – 7:30 P.M.
Supervisor Pilchowski called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Patricia Pilchowski, Supervisor
Mary L. McDonell, Clerk
Judith A. Kiley, Treasurer
Mary Pat Chynoweth, Trustee
Russ Tierney, Trustee
Raymond Polidori, Trustee (absent)
Barry Sherman, Trustee
Also Present: James Crunk, Fire Chief
Karen Beardsley, Recording Secretary
Visitors: 22
Consent Agenda Approval:
a. Approve: February 8, 2012 Regular Board Meeting Minutes and February 15, 2012
Special Joint Meeting Minutes
b. Receive and file: Building Department Report–January 2012; Building &
Ordinance Synopsis Report-2011; Financial Report–2011 Year End Report; Fire
Department Report – February 2012; Library Board Minutes-February 2012;
Library Director’s Report-February 2012; Ordinance Department Report-January
2012; Treasurer’s Report – January 2012
Mrs. Kiley moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Mrs. Chynoweth supported and
the motion carried with a unanimous voice vote: (six yes votes).
Announcements and Information Inquiry:
a. Easter Egg Hunt on March 31, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Duck Lake Pines Park.
b. Township-wide compost pick-up starts April 1, 2012.
c. Severe Weather Awareness Week April 15, 2012 through April 21, 2012 –
Outdoor Warning System Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
Oakland County is still conducting training for spotters; see website for details.
d. Public Comment was moved to end of meeting to allow for presentations.
Pending Business:
a. None.
Charter Township of Highland Page 2 of 4
Approved Minutes from the Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
March 14, 2012
New Business:
a. Plante and Moran Audit Presentation.
Mr. Brian Camiller of Plante and Moran reported that Highland Township received an
unqualified opinion, which is the highest level, for the 2011 Audit. He then reviewed a summary
of the audit with the audience.
b. Oakland County Presentation.
Mr. Robert Daddow of Oakland County presented a review of what has been happening in the
region, specifically Oakland County. He covered employment, state finances and budget
issues, foreclosures which impact values and revenue, and Oakland County budgeting.
c. Hiring of Part-Time Position for Treasurer’s Office
Mrs. Kiley recommends the hiring of Chantelle Green as a part-time employee, working 25 to 30
hours per week, as a ‘Level 5 Employee’ at an entry level of $16.37 per hour to replace Sue
Gibson, who is retiring from her full-time position. Mrs. Kiley recommends that Ms. Green begin
next week, March 19, 2012 to work with Sue for 3 hours per day to learn the position. After
some discussion, Mrs. McDonell moved that the Township hire Chantelle Green as
recommended, for 25 to 30 hours per week, depending on the workload. Mrs. Kiley supported
and the motion carried with a roll call vote: Sherman-yes; Kiley-yes; Pilchowski-yes; McDonell-
yes; Chynoweth-yes; Tierney-no.
d. Oakland County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol Services Agreement
Supervisor Pilchowski shared that this year the White Lake Citizens League and the White Lake
Citizens Board wishes to contract these services for this summer boating season. They have
already met with the White Lake Improvement Board for approval for directing the funds. The
language remains the same and has been reviewed.
Mrs. Chynoweth moved to approve the Oakland County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol Services
Agreement as presented. Mr. Sherman supported and the motion carried with a roll call vote:
Sherman-yes; Kiley-yes; Pilchowski-yes; McDonell-yes; Chynoweth-yes; Tierney-yes.
e. Oakland County’s 2012 Dust Control Program
Supervisor Pilchowski stated that the cost for this program has gone down this year from .39 per
lineal foot to .37 per lineal foot, with Highland Township’s portion remaining at .19 per lineal foot.
We also participate in boundary roads, working with other communities, and that further
discussion should be had in the near future regarding offering this to private road residents.
Charter Township of Highland Page 3 of 4
Approved Minutes from the Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
March 14, 2012
Mr. Sherman moved to approve Oakland County’s 2012 Dust Control Program as presented.
Mr. Tierney supported and the motion carried with a roll call vote: Sherman-yes; Kiley-yes;
Pilchowski-yes; McDonell-yes; Chynoweth-yes; Tierney-yes.
f. Tri-Party Agreement
Supervisor Pilchowski recommended directing the Township’s 2012 allotment to the North John
Street Project, and combining it with the 2011 allotment, designating $39,537 of Tri-Party funds
going to the project, lowering the Township’s contribution to $78,027. Supervisor Pilchowski
also recommended directing Tri-Party allocation to the Cooley Lake Road paving project,
lowering the Township’s total cost for this project to $9,966.
Mrs. Chynoweth moved to approve the Tri-Party Agreement recommendations as presented in
the memo dated March 6 from Supervisor Pilchowski. Mrs. Kiley supported and the motion
carried with a roll call vote: Sherman-yes; Kiley-yes; Pilchowski-yes; McDonell-yes; Chynoweth-
yes; Tierney-yes.
g. Planning Commission Appointment
Mr. Sherman moved to approve the appointment of John Miller, a Highland resident, and a well-
credentialed attorney to the Planning Commission. Mrs. McDonell supported and the motion
carried with a unanimous voice vote (6 yes votes).
h. Budget Amendments
Mrs. McDonell reviewed the proposed budget amendments. Mrs. Kiley moved to approve the
budget amendments as presented and Mrs. Chynoweth supported. The motion carried with a
roll call vote: Sherman-yes; Kiley-yes; Pilchowski-yes; McDonell-yes; Chynoweth-yes; Tierney-
yes.
List of Bills:
Mrs. McDonell stated that a bill for substation duct cleaning should have been under the police
fund, not under general fund.
Mrs. Chynoweth moved to approve the list of bills as corrected. Mrs. Kiley supported and the
motion carried with a roll call vote: Sherman-yes; Kiley-yes; Pilchowski-yes; McDonell-yes;
Chynoweth-yes; Tierney-yes.
Supervisor Pilchowski commended the audience for their interest, participation, and willingness
to be involved in their community.
Public Comment:
Charter Township of Highland Page 4 of 4
Approved Minutes from the Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
March 14, 2012
Comments were received regarding garbage trucks leaking oil in Timber Ridge Subdivision.
Supervisor Pilchowski will contact Richfield and report this to them.
The Board was asked to consider the appointment of one of their trustees to the Zoning Board
of Appeals.
Adjourn: Supervisor Pilchowski adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary L. McDonell, CMC
Highland Township Clerk
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