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April 1, 2013
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 March 21, 2013, the Board of Commissioners for Oakland County entered into an agreement per MR #13070 Sheriff’s Office – Contract Amendment #1 for Law Enforcement Services in the Charter Township of Independence 2013-2015.
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 Charter Township of Independence 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 Dale Cunningham, Business Manager, Oakland County Sheriff’s Department
Barbara Pallotta, Clerk, Charter Township of Independence Enclosures
Regular Meeting
Charter Township of Independence
Township Board Minutes - FINAL
February 19, 2013
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REGULAR MEETING
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
TOWNSHIP BOARD MINUTES
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
A. CALL TO ORDER:
Clerk Pallotta called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Independence Township Hall, 6483 Waldon
Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
Paul A. Brown, Treasurer
Jose Aliaga, Trustee
David A. Lohmeier, Trustee
Ronald A. Ritchie, Trustee
Andrea K. Schroeder, Trustee
Absent: Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor
Others Present: David Belcher, Building Director
Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director
Lt. Dirk Feneley, Oakland County Sheriff’s Sub-Station
Linda Richardson, DPW Director
Steve Ronk, Fire Chief
Mitch Petterson, Deputy Fire Chief
Gary Sharp, Deputy Fire Chief
Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst
Richard Carlisle, Carlisle / Wortman, Assoc.
There was a quorum present.
Motion to Designate Acting Chair:
Motion #2013-02-049: Clerk Pallotta moved to DESIGNATE Paul Brown, Treasurer as Acting Chair due
to the absence of the Supervisor. Seconded by Trustee Ritchie. VOTE: Yes: All-6; No: None; Absent:
Kittle. Motion CARRIED 6 to 0.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Motion #2013-02-050: Trustee Lohmeier moved to APPROVE the February 19, 2012 Regular Meeting
Agenda as presented. Seconded by Trustee Ritchie. VOTE: Yes: All-6; No: None; Absent: Kittle. Motion
CARRIED 6 to 0.
E. CLOSED SESSION: None scheduled
F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Barbara Pallotta, Clerk announced that Clarkston Area
Youth Assistance is holding the following events: Annual Benefit Play at Clarkston’s Village Players
on May 2, 2013; Annual Bowl-A-Thon on February 24, 2013; and Annual Golf Outing at Fountains on
June 14, 2013.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
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H. PUBLIC HEARING: None scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS: None
J. CARRYOVER/POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion #2013-02-051: Trustee Lohmeier moved to APPROVE the Consent Agenda with the exception of
Consent Agenda Item 1 – Acceptance of Quote for Laboratory Services for Unregulated Contaminants
Monitoring Regulation 3 (UCMR 3). Seconded by Trustee Ritchie. VOTE: Yes: All-6; No: None; Absent:
Kittle. Motion CARRIED 6 to 0.
1. Request to Accept Quote for Laboratory Services for Unregulated Contaminants Monitoring
Regulation 3 (UCMR 3) (Linda Richardson, DPW Director) – Removed by Trustee Aliaga
2. Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with Oakland County for Over-the-Counter
Payments via Credit Card (Paul A. Brown, Treasurer)
Motion #2013-02-051-002: Moved to APPROVE the Agreement for I.T. Services Between Oakland
County and Charter Township of Independence for over-the-counter payments and DIRECT the
Supervisor to sign as the authorized representative of the Township.
3. Approval of Request Recognition as a Nonprofit Organization Status Received from Brenda
Savage of Birth Choice - Pregnancy Resource Center (Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk)
Motion #2013-02-051-003: Moved to APPROVE the request from Birth Choice, Clarkston, Michigan -
County of Oakland, asking that they be recognized as a nonprofit organization operating in the community
for the purpose of obtaining a charitable gaming license as recommended by Township Management.
4. Approval of Board of Trustee Regular Meeting Minutes of January 29th and February 5th, 2013
(Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk)
Motion #2013-02-051-004: Moved to APPROVE Board of Trustee Regular Meeting minutes of January
29, 2013 and February 5, 2013 as presented.
5. Approval of Payrolls of February 1st and February 15th, 2013 and the Check Run of February
13th, 2013 for a Total Amount of $1,172,911.05 (Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk)
Motion #2013-02-051-005: Moved to APPROVE payrolls of February 1st in the amount $215,161.53 and
February 15th, 2013 in the amount of $205,621.04, and the check run of February 13th, 2013 in the
amount of $752,128.48 for a total amount of $1,172,911.05.
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Acceptance of Quote for Laboratory Services for Unregulated Contaminants Monitoring
Regulation 3 (UCMR 3) (Linda Richardson, DPW Director) – Removed by Trustee Aliaga
Trustee Aliaga asked if there were any bids received from Michigan companies. Ms. Richardson replied
that the lowest bid was received from ALS Environmental in Holland, Michigan. This laboratory service
requires EPA certification and none of the local laboratories are certified.
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Treasurer Brown asked Ms. Richardson what the previous cost was for this service. Ms. Richardson
replied approximately $13,000.00. Treasurer Brown emphasized that this bidding process will save
money.
Motion #2013-02-052: Moved by Trustee Aliaga to ACCEPT the quote received from ALS
Environmental of Holland, Michigan for laboratory services for Unregulated Contaminants Monitoring
Regulation 3 (UCMR 3) to comply with the August 2013 and the February 2014 monitoring schedule as
required by the Safe Drinking Water Act, amended in 1996 in an amount not to exceed $9,324.00 and
DIRECT the Supervisor to sign the agreement as the authorized representative of the Township.
Seconded by Trustee Ritchie. VOTE: Yes: All-6; No: None; Absent: Kittle. Motion CARRIED 6 to 0.
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of 2nd Reading and Adoption of Comprehensive Zoning Amendment to Chapter 50 -
Zoning of the Code of Ordinances (David Belcher, Building Director)
Mr. Carlisle stated that he is here to present this for approval and the only revisions since the first reading
are those that they were specifically instructed to include. These were minor changes to definitions and
minor wording changes. The issue of political signs was not included and this language will remain as it
has been for many years and will be sent back to the Planning Commission for further study.
Motion #2013-02-053: Trustee Schroeder moved to the Second Reading and ADOPTION of the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance amendment to update, amend and re-format Chapter 50, “Zoning,” of
the Charter Township of Independence Code of Ordinances for purposes of incorporating formatting
changes and clarifying certain provisions. Seconded by Trustee Ritchie. ROLL CALL VOTE: Yes:
Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Ritchie, Schroeder; No: Lohmeier; Absent: Kittle. Motion CARRIED 5 to 10.
2. Reinstatement of One Afternoon Shift (1) Patrol Officer Position (Lt. Dirk Feneley, Commander,
Oakland County Sheriff’s Substation)
Lt. Feneley stated that he lost three and one-half deputies in 2009 and the afternoon shift is the busiest
time of the day for the department. The safety of the officers is of utmost importance and he would like to
have four cars on the road during this time.
Trustee Ritchie asked how it fits into the budget and where the money is coming from. He asked for more
explanation about the overtime provision.
Lt. Feneley stated that the overtime provision is $10,000.00 per deputy and this covers special events,
late calls and court appearances. He stated that this is budgeted out to 2018 and he has spoken to Mr.
Yaeger about this item.
Mr. Yaeger stated that they added the whole cost for the officer plus the $10,000.00 additional for
overtime cost to the 2013 budget. In years 2014-2018, they first asked the Assessing Director about
property tax values and they were told that in 2014 it was going to be flat, 2015 was projected to go up
one percent and in 2016, 2017 and 2018, a two percent increase was projected. They looked at the
projected increases from Oakland County and incorporated this into the budget. This will give them deficit
budgets for the next several years and they will be forced to use the fund balance.
Trustee Lohmeier asked about the fifty two percent increase in home invasions and burglaries that the
Township has experienced.
Lt. Feneley answered that this is approximately sixty total in number.
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Trustee Lohmeier stated that the twenty percent policy is not an official policy for the police fund, but this
is a good number to use. He is stated that he would rather see them get to a point where this person’s
wage can be offset in a different way. He would like to see the budget flatten out by 2017 and would feel
more comfortable at that point.
Trustee Ritchie agreed that he is not comfortable relying on the tax base and they need to find an efficient
way to do it.
Trustee Schroeder asked about the hours of the afternoon shift.
Lt. Feneley answered that the afternoon shift is from 3:00 pm until 11:00 pm.
Motion #2013-02-054: Trustee Ritchie moved to REINSTATE one (1) afternoon shift patrol officer
position at the Deputy II (no/fill) rate as listed in “SCHEDULE A” of the 2013-2015 Law Enforcement
Services Agreement between the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and the Charter Township of
Independence EFFECTIVE April 1, 2013. Seconded by Clerk Pallotta. VOTE: Yes: All-5; No: Lohmeier;
Absent: Kittle. Motion CARRIED 5 to 10.
3. Approval to Extend Premises License Agreement with Hydaker-Wheatlake (Linda Richardson,
DPW Director)
Ms. Richardson stated that Hydaker-Wheatlake is asking for a two year extension on the license
agreement and for each new contract they automatically add a five percent increase.
Treasurer Brown explained that this is a subcontractor for DTE who is leasing property in the Township
and they have done this since 1985.
Motion #2013-02-055: Treasurer Brown moved to APPROVE the First Amendment to the Premises
License Agreement with Hydaker-Wheatlake for DTE’s overhead subcontractors use as a satellite facility
for the period of February 1, 2013 through February 1, 2015 with a 5% increase amounting to a new
monthly payment of $1,818.60 retroactive to February 1, 2013, and DIRECT the Supervisor to sign the
agreement as the authorized representative of the Township. Seconded by Clerk Pallotta. VOTE: Yes:
All-6; No: None; Absent: Kittle. Motion CARRIED 6 to 0.
4. Approval of Transfer of AFSCME Laborer Position and Reassign Employee (Linda Richardson,
DPW Director)
Ms. Richardson stated that they currently have one person to clean the Town Hall. The DPW is in need of
additional personnel so that they have a two man crew to go out and clean the sewers. She proposed that
they take the current AFSCME position and move it from the Town Hall to the sewer department. They
would take the two laborers and give them two hours in the morning in which to clean the Town Hall. The
rest of their paid time would be spent sewer cleaning. This would be a reduction to the general fund and
an increase to the sewer department.
Trustee Lohmeier asked about the figures provided on Mr. Yaeger’s spreadsheet.
Board members discussed the figures provided.
Motion #2013-02-056: Treasurer Brown moved to APPROVE the transfer of one (1) AFSCME Laborer
position and employee from the General Fund (Town Hall) to the Sewer Department and APPROVE the
following budget adjustments:
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GENERAL FUND INCREASES / (DECREASES)
Beginning Fund Balance $4,409,603.00
Beginning F’13 Contribution to Fund Balance (Amended) 142,954.00
Revenues
- None
Expenditures
- Reduce Town Hall Labor to Zero (66,259.00)
- Add Custodial Services to Town Hall Building & Grounds Maintenance 38,582.00
Ending F’13 Contribution to Fund Balance 170,631.00
Ending Fund Balance $4,580,234.00
SEWER FUND
Beginning F’13 Contribution to Fund Balance (2,269,361.00)
Revenues
- Add Custodial Labor Reimbursement 33,823.00
Expenditures
- Add Town Hall Employee Salary & Benefits Transferred to Sewer 66,259.00
Ending F’13 Contribution to Fund Balance $(2,301,797.00)
Seconded by Trustee Ritchie. VOTE: Yes: All-6; No: None; Absent: Kittle. Motion CARRIED 6 to 0.
5. Approval of Request to Contract for Professional Custodial Services for Township Hall (Linda
Richardson, DPW Director)
Ms. Richardson stated that it is difficult for one laborer to do the entire Township Hall. The Township Hall
needs a deep cleaning occasionally including the windows and carpets. She suggested accepting the
quote from Jani-King International, Inc. of Farmington Hills. She also suggested that the cleaning
contractor go through the cleaning supplies and train the daily cleaning staff which was a part of the bid
request.
Treasurer Brown stated that it is important to take care of the building and the failure to perform some of
the maintenance cleaning on an annual basis will hurt them in the long run.
Motion #2013-02-057: Clerk Pallotta moved ACCEPT the quote and APPROVE the contract received
from Jani-King International, Inc. of Farmington Hills, Michigan for professional cleaning services at
Township Hall in an annual amount not to exceed $4,759.00; and DIRECT the Supervisor to sign the
contract as the authorized representative of the Township. Seconded by Trustee Ritchie. VOTE: Yes: All-
6; No: None; Absent: Kittle. Motion CARRIED 6 to 0.
Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director announced that a fundraiser is being held in memory of
Ryan Kennedy on March 2, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at Buck Shots on Andersonville Road.
6. Allocate Funds for Parks, Recreation & Seniors 2013 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) (Ken
Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director)
Mr. Elwert stated that they are requesting $64,000.00 for items in the Capital Improvement Plan as
outlined in the memo provided to the Board members.
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Trustee Ritchie asked about the motor for the spray park.
Mr. Elwert answered that this motor would upgrade the system. The park was forced to shut down several
times last season because of the inefficient motors that they were using.
Clerk Pallotta asked if the water is recycled through the spray park.
Mr. Elwert responded that it is driven off a well system.
Motion #2013-02-058: Trustee Ritchie moved to ALLOCATE funds in an amount not to exceed
$64,000.00 to fund the Parks, Recreation & Seniors 2013 Capital Improvement Plan projects as follows:
ITEM LOCATION
PURCHASE
YEAR
USEFUL
LIFE
% OF USEFUL
LIFE
NOT TO
EXCEED
Replace 8 Computers ALL 2008 5 100% $ 8,000
New Spray Park 20 HP motor Clintonwood 2003 10 100% $ 5,000
Replace 2 Printers Seniors & Parks 1998 7 214% $ 2,000
Tables & Chairs in Lakeview Room Bay Court 2001 7 171% $ 4,000
Replace wind destroyed tent Special Events 1998 10 150% $ 5,000
Playground stained Bay Court 2005 3 267% $ 5,000
NON-GRAVEL SUB-TOTAL: $29,000
ITEM LOCATION
PURCHASE
YEAR
USEFUL
LIFE
% OF USEFUL
LIFE
NOT TO
EXCEED
Re-gravel Parking Clintonwood 1992 10 370% $ 20,000
Re-gravel Parking Sashabaw 1988 10 250% $ 5,000
Re-gravel Primary Parking Baycourt 1988 10 250% $ 5,000
Trail Re-gravel Clintonwood 1982 15 310% $ 5,000
GRAVEL SUB-TOTAL: $35,000
TOTAL: $64,000
and APPROVE the following budget adjustments:
PRS FUND INCREASES / (DECREASES)
Beginning F’13 Contribution to Fund Balance (Amended) $(4,896.00)
Revenues
- Increase Contribution from General Fund 64,000.00
Expenditures
- Parks Equipment Admin. 50,000.00
- Equipment 14,000.00
Ending F’13 Contribution to Fund Balance (4,896.00)
GENERAL FUND
Beginning Fund Balance $4,409,603.00
Beginning F’13 Contribution to Fund Balance (Amended) 170,631.000
Revenues
- None
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PRS FUND INCREASES / (DECREASES)
Expenditures
- Transfer to PRS 64,000.00
Ending F’13 Contribution to Fund Balance 106,631.00
Ending Fund Balance $4,516,234.000
Seconded by Trustee Aliaga. VOTE: Yes: All-6; No: None; Absent: Kittle. Motion CARRIED 6 to 0.
7. Approval to Reinstate Full-Time AFSCME Laborer Position for the Parks Division (Ken Elwert,
Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director)
Mr. Elwert stated that in 2009, two full time positions were eliminated. They would also be eliminating
$29,000.00 of seasonal labor costs with the hiring of this position. They are asking for $25,860.00 from
the general fund this year and they would be cutting their seasonal wages at Clintonwood by $23,490.00.
The meeting RECESSED at 7:52 PM.
The meeting RECONVENED at 8:06 PM.
Trustee Lohmeier stated the creation of this position would be impacting a $106,000.00 surplus that they
had planned for the general fund budget. This would not create a deficit budget with the creation of this
position.
Motion #2013-02-059: Trustee Schroeder moved to APPROVE the creation and posting of the Parks
Laborer position and the HIRING of the most qualified candidate as presented in the job description
and further APPROVE the following budget adjustment:
INCREASES / (DECREASES)
PRS FUND
Beginning F’13 Contribution to Fund Balance (Amended) $(4,896.00)
Revenues
- Increase Contribution from General Fund 25,860.00
Expenditures
- Parks Full Time Labor and Benefits 25,860.00
Ending F’13 Contribution to Fund Balance (4,896.00)
GENERAL FUND
Beginning Fund Balance $4,409.603.00
Beginning F’13 Contribution to Fund Balance (Amended) 106,631.00
Revenues
- None
Expenditures
- Transfer to PRS 25,860.00
Ending F’13 Contribution to Fund Balance 80,771.00
Ending Fund Balance $4,490,374.00
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Seconded by Trustee Lohmeier. VOTE: Yes: All-6; No: None; Absent: Kittle. Motion CARRIED 6 to 0.
8. Approval of Promotions and Reclassification for Fire Department Personnel (Steve Ronk, Fire
Chief)
Deputy Chief Petterson described the job selection process including testing and a job task analysis that
was performed.
Motion #2013-02-060: Treasurer Brown moved to APPROVE the promotion of Lieutenant/Paramedic
Bruce Harbin to the position of Fire Marshall SUBJECT to the terms and conditions provided for in the
January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2014 Labor Agreement between the Independence Professional Fire
Fighters Association and the Charter Township of Independence EFFECTIVE February 25, 2013.
Seconded by Trustee Schroeder. VOTE: Yes: All-6; No: None; Absent: Kittle. Motion CARRIED 6 to 0.
Motion #2013-02-061: Treasurer Brown moved to APPROVE the promotions of the four highest ranking
candidates: Engineers/Paramedics Donald Herbert; Mark Brown; Daniel White and Ross Green, to the
position of Lieutenant SUBJECT to the terms and conditions provided for in the January 1, 2011 –
December 31, 2014 Labor Agreement between the Independence Professional Fire Fighters Association
and the Charter Township of Independence EFFECTIVE February 25, 2013.Seconded by Trustee
Ritchie. VOTE: Yes: All-6; No: None; Absent: Kittle. Motion CARRIED 6 to 0.
Motion #2013-02-062: Treasurer Brown moved to APPROVE the reclassification of Temporary Full-time
Firefighter, Frankie Cruz to the classification of Permanent Full-time Firefighter SUBJECT to the terms
and conditions provided for in the January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2014 Labor Agreement between the
Independence Professional Fire Fighters Association and the Charter Township of Independence
EFFECTIVE February 19, 2013. Seconded by Trustee Schroeder. VOTE: Yes: All-6; No: None; Absent:
Kittle. Motion CARRIED 6 to 0.
9. Approval to Reconsider Motion #2012-12-497; Approval to Elevate Part-Time Office Assistant
Position to Administrative Assistant for Supervisor’s Office (Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor)
Treasurer Brown explained that the original motion did not restore the fund in the Supervisor’s 2013
budget that was eliminated but not reallocated resulting from the incoming Supervisor’s waiver of
employment benefits. The reconsideration of the original motion is required to properly fund the position.
MOTION TO RECONSIDER:
Motion #2013-02-063: Treasurer Brown moved to RECONSIDER Motion #2012-12-497: Supervisor
Kittle moved to REASSIGN the current part-time Office Assistant to full-time Administrative Assistant
reporting directly to the Township Supervisor for a net increase to the Township’s 2013 Budget of
approximately $5,000.00.Seconded by Trustee Ritchie. Seconded by Clerk Pallotta. VOTE: Yes: All-6;
No: None; Absent: Kittle. Motion CARRIED 6 to 0.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Motion #2013-02-064: Treasurer Brown moved to AMEND Motion #2012-12-497 by STRIKING
“approximately $5,000.00” and INSERTING “$26,200.00”. Seconded by Clerk Pallotta. VOTE: Yes: All-6;
No: None; Absent: Kittle. Motion CARRIED 6 to 0.
MOTION TO VOTE ON RECONSIDERED MOTION AS AMENDED:
Motion #2012-12-497: Supervisor Kittle moved to REASSIGN the current part-time Office Assistant to
full-time Administrative Assistant reporting directly to the Township Supervisor for a net increase to the
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Township’s 2013 Budget of $26,200.00. Seconded by Trustee Ritchie. VOTE: Yes: All-6; No: None;
Absent: Kittle. Motion CARRIED 6 to 0.
10. Appointment of Planning Commission Representative to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)
(Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor)
Motion #2013-02-065: Treasurer Brown moved to APPOINT George E. Krull as the Planning
Commission Representative to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) effective immediately with a term
scheduled to expire on December 31, 2013. Seconded by Trustee Ritchie. VOTE: Yes: All-6; No: None;
Absent: Kittle. Motion CARRIED 6 to 0.
11. Approval to Create a Water & Sewer Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee and Appointment of
Members (Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor)
Motion #2013-02-066: Trustee Lohmeier moved to CREATE a Water & Sewer Ad-Hoc Advisory
Committee consisting of the Supervisor, Treasurer, Finance Director and DPW Director by virtue of their
positions and three resident members to develop a recommendation to the Township Board for a long-
term budgeting and communications strategy for waste disposal. Seconded by Treasurer Brown. VOTE:
Yes: All-6; No: None; Absent: Kittle. Motion CARRIED 6 to 0.
Motion #2013-02-067: Trustee Lohmeier moved to APPOINT Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor; Paul
Brown, Treasurer; Susan Hendricks, Finance Director, and Linda Richardson, DPW Director to the
Water & Sewer Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee by virtue of their positions. Seconded by Trustee Schroeder.
VOTE: Yes: All-6; No: None; Absent: Kittle. Motion CARRIED 6 to 0.
Motion #2013-02-068: Trustee Lohmeier moved to APPOINT Jeff Gibbs as a resident member to the
Water & Sewer Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee. Seconded by Trustee Ritchie. VOTE: Yes: All-6; No: None;
Absent: Kittle. Motion CARRIED 6 to 0.
Motion #2013-02-069: Trustee Lohmeier moved to APPOINT William J. Popp as a resident member of
the Water & Sewer Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee. Seconded by Trustee Ritchie. VOTE: Yes: All-6; No:
None; Absent: Kittle. Motion CARRIED 6 to 0.
Motion #2013-02-070: Trustee Lohmeier moved to APPOINT Richard Gutowski as a resident member
of the Water & Sewer Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee. Seconded by Trustee Ritchie. VOTE: Yes: All-6; No:
None; Absent: Kittle. Motion CARRIED 6 to 0.
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
O. COMMUNICATIONS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS/REPORT:
1. Communication: Resolution from the City of Farmington Hills; Supporting a Better System for
Mental Health Services
2. Report: Building Department Monthly Report for January 2013
3. Report: Sheriff’s Department Monthly Report for December 2012
4. Report: 2013 January Incident Summary-Fire Department
5. Report: 2012 Corridor Improvement Authority Annual Report
6. Report: Independence Television Update for February 2013
7. Report: January 2013-Financial Update
8. Report: Minutes Corridor Improvement Authority-October 4, 2012
9. Report: Minutes Clarkston Area Youth Assistance-January 8, 2013
10. Report: Minutes Senior Adult Activity Center Advisory Committee-January 9, 2013
11. Report: Minutes Safety Path Advisory Committee-January 9, 2013
(Noted and Filed)
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P. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion #2013-02-071: Treasurer Brown moved to ADJOURN the Charter Township of Independence
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting at 8:26 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2013. Seconded by Trustee
Lohmeier. VOTE: Yes: All-6; No: None; Absent: Kittle. Motion CARRIED 6 to 0.
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk Paul A. Brown, Treasurer – Acting Chair