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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD - A G E N D A – PRAYER:
Rev. James Combs of Faith Baptist Church ANNOUNCEMENTS: AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS: REPORTS: FIRST INTRODUCTION: OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS:
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
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Minutes of the Waterford Township Board Meeting, held February 14, 2000 at 7:30 PM in Town Hall Auditorium, 5200 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, Michigan. PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Flo Bolchi
Teri Balbier
Darrell Dowdy Jr. Supervisor Katherine Innes called the meeting to order at 7:31 PM. Rev. James Combs of Faith Baptist Church was present to lead prayer on behalf of the Board. Supervisor Innes then led the Pledge of Allegiance. Moved by Deni, Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Shea, Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Deni, Motion carried unanimously. Supervisor Innes made the following announcements:
Police Captain Bev Wolf was scheduled to receive a 25-Years-of-Service Award at the January 24, 2000; it was tabled until tonight. Moved by Fortino, Motion carried unanimously.
Supervisor Innes presented Captain Wolf with a plaque commemorating 25 Years of Service; congratulations were offered.
Owner’s Representative O’Brien Construction gave an update on the Fire, Police and DPW construction projects. A written report was also provided.
The following reports were presented:
Moved by Deni, Motion carried unanimously.
Rezoning Case #99-11-1 (C1 to R1C), Marlington, was on the agenda for First Introduction. This request is to rezone a vacant lot from Local Business District to Duplex District. The 105’ X 150’ lot is located on the east side of Marlington, north of and adjacent to the Hatchery Market. The applicant intends to build a residential duplex unit. The Planning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning. Moved by Scott, Motion carried unanimously.
Rezoning Case #99-11-2 (SF to R1A), Cooley Lk Rd, was on the agenda for First Introduction. This request is to rezone and subsequently split two parcels from Suburban Farm District to Single Family Residential District. The two lots are vacant and located on the south side of Cooley Lake Road, east of Jay Street. The Planning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning. Moved by Scott, Motion carried unanimously.
Rezoning Case #99-11-3 (R01 to R2) Crescent Lk Rd, was also on the agenda for First Introduction. This request is to rezone the southwest corner of Crescent Lake and Highland Roads behind the Kroger Store from Restricted Office District to Multiple Family District. The area adjacent to the south has been rezoned for senior housing. This additional land would provide green space to the front of the building and parking would be located on the side of the building. The Planning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning. Moved by Deni, Motion carried unanimously.
Rezoning Case #99-11-4 (C2 and C1 to C2), Pontiac Lake Road, was also on the agenda for First Introduction. This request is to rezone the east half of the parcel from Local Business District to General Business District, in keeping with the west half of the parcel, and Special Approval, under Section 1304.3 for the construction and operation of a tunnel car wash with four (4) self-service car wash bays. This vacant property is located on the south side of Pontiac Lake Road, east of Cass Lake Road and west of Village Green Apartment complex. The entire property is currently split-zoned, 2.10 acres in size, with each half containing approximately 1 acre. The Planning Commission recommended denial of this rezoning request as it would not be in keeping with the Master Plan. Moved by Fortino, Motion carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing had been scheduled for the road vacation of Fairmont Avenue. The application for road vacation was filed with the Clerk in November, 1999 for Fairmont Avenue. The applicants, Mr. Ray Bolchi and Ms. Teresa Balbier, intend to build a garage when the vacation is complete. This road was abandoned by the Oakland County Road Commission. The property to be vacated lies between Mr. Bolchi and his father, Carl Bolchi. Carl Bolchi presented a letter to the Board indicating the 25 feet that will be granted to him upon the road vacation’s completion be given to his son. All departmental approvals have been granted for this vacation request. Supervisor Innes opened the hearing at 8:01 PM. There were no objections to the vacation; the hearing was closed at 8:02 PM. Moved by O’Shea,
Motion carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing had also been scheduled for the road vacation of Highbank Drive. The application was filed with the Clerk in November of 1999. The applicant, Richard Schaeffer, provided proof of Oakland County’s abandonment and all other required documents. All departmental approvals had been granted for this vacation request. Supervisor Innes opened the hearing at 8:05 PM. There were no objections to the vacation; the hearing was closed at 8:06 PM. Moved by Deni,
Motion carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing had also been scheduled for a Right of Way Permit for McLeod USA Network Services. On May 10, 1999, the Board approved the issuance to McLeod USA of a Disruption Permit and a use and Occupancy Permit for above and below ground right-of-way installations, totaling 45,322 lineal feet. The permits were issued September 7, 1999. The request by McLeod set for tonight’s public hearing is to expand McLeod’s improvements and install improvements for Oakland County and Oakland Schools under the contracts McLeod has with them. Based on a review of the Township’s ordinance and consultations with McLeod and the Township Engineer, it was determined that, although a new Disruption Permit is called for, approval of the expanded use and occupancy can be accomplished by amendment of the existing use and occupancy permit. The Disruption Permit is substantially the same form of permit approved in May, 1999 with certain refinements, and deals only with the new installations. The proposed bond amount of $20,000.00 has been approved by the Township Engineering Department.
Supervisor Innes opened the hearing at 8:05 PM. John Mahoney from Oakland County Data Processing and a (county) consultant spoke, describing work to be performed by the County. Supervisor Innes closed the hearing at 8:15 PM. Township Attorney Gary Dovre provided the following recommendations regarding the permit:
That the above ground installation proposed on existing utility poles, being consistent with the co-location requirement of Section 14.5-57(8), of the Ordinance is approved as a permissible exception from the underground installation requirement of Ordinance Section 14.5-103. That the Permit be issued in the form of the Right-of-Way Disruption Permit that is attached, with any modifications necessary to conform to this motion. The amount of the required Performance Bond as described in the Permit of $20,000.00 is approved and shall be provided prior to Permit issuance. The Permit shall be valid for a period of four weeks. That the required Disruption Permit Fee be paid prior to Permit issuance and any work. That any fees that are due and owing under the Disruption and Use and Occupancy Permits issued to Permittee on September 7, 1999, be paid prior to Permit issuance. That the Disruption Permit Application Fee of $2,500.00 be paid prior to Permit issuance.
a. The annual fixed and variable cost to the Township in maintaining the right-of-way in or under or over which the Permittee’s use occurs. b. The total amount of area that the Permittee will be using and occupying in the Township right-of-way, including, but not limited to, the length in lineal feet of right-of-way being occupied by the Permittee, and the size of improvements authorized to be constructed. c. The frequency and unit cost of monitoring the rights-of-way in or under or over on a regular basis to ensure that the use by Permittee conforms with applicable law, ordinance and permit conditions, and that such use has not created the need for public attention. d. The proportionate cost of maintaining and administering records of right-of-way use, including administration to assist in the avoidance of conflicts in the use of the rights-of-way by other users, and auditing of the extent of Permittee’s use. e. Any unique aspects of Permittee’s use or improvements that are likely to increase the cost of the Township of Permittee’s use of the rights-of-way. 5. That annual permit fees for 2000 and 2001 shall not be charged for the Oakland County improvements, described as "OCM" and depicted in green on Exhibit A1 and the Oakland Schools Intermediate School District improvements described as "OISD" and depicted in blue on Exhibit A1.
Moved by Birkle, Motion carried unanimously. Bids for a telephone system and campus cabling had been received and analyzed. The following memo is from Staff Analyst Bill Smith:
Moved by O’Shea, Motion carried unanimously. The Board was asked to authorize change orders for Fire Department construction. Moved by Deni, Motion carried unanimously. Moved by O’Shea, Motion carried unanimously.
A Bid Opening was scheduled for Wireless/Remote Network for the Information Systems Department. (This is a rebid from January 24, 2000 meeting. ) The following bid was opened:
Moved by Fortino, Motion carried unanimously.
A Bid Opening was also scheduled for the construction of Lochaven Watermain/Sanitary
Sewer Extension. (Johnson and Anderson Engineering)
Moved by Scott, Motion carried unanimously. Another bid opening had been scheduled for energy lighting for Township buildings. The following bids were opened:
Moved by Scott, Motion carried unanimously. A bid opening had also been scheduled for window film for Township buildings. American Glass
Tinting $17,077.98 Moved by Fortino, Motion carried unanimously.
The following memo was received from DPW Director Terry Biederman:
Moved by Deni, AYES: Innes, Fortino, Minton, Deni, O’Shea, Scott Motion carried.
Clerk Betty Fortino presented the following resolution: MICHIGAN QUALIFIED VOTER FILE SYSTEM WHEREAS, in response to the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, the State Legislature enacted a new voter registration statute, 1994 PA 441; and WHEREAS, prior to implementation of PA 441 Michigan’s municipal Clerks had responsibility for and maintained local voter registration systems; and WHEREAS, by action of the State Legislature, a State Qualified Voter File (QVF) was established under the control of the Secretary of State and the Bureau of Elections; and WHEREAS, the decisions and dictates by the Secretary of State have eliminated the feasibility of effectively maintaining local voter registration systems; and WHEREAS, the Waterford Township Clerk’s office, like other municipal Clerk’s offices, has worked conscientiously and expended thousands of dollars to assist the State in making the QVF system operational; and WHEREAS, the State has failed to reimburse Waterford Township and other municipalities for the substantial costs they have already incurred; and WHEREAS, the Headlee Amendment to the State Constitution prohibits the State from imposing new unfunded mandates on local governments; and WHEREAS, the Secretary of State’s office has issued a memorandum to local Clerks, advising that it now intends to require local government warranty contracts for maintenance and upkeep of equipment imposed on local governments by the State, thereby imposing yet another unfunded mandate. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Charter Township of Waterford strongly opposes this most recent unfunded mandate. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: To comply with the State Constitution, the State must provide the funds through the Secretary of State’s budget or through special appropriations to maintain and replace as necessary the QVF System hardware and software that is under its control. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That copies of this Resolution be forwarded to Governor John Engler, Secretary of State Candice Miller, State Senator Mat Dunaskiss, State Representative Mike Kowall, Senate and House Appropriations Subcommittees, Michigan Townships Association, Michigan Association of Clerks and Oakland County Clerks. Moved by Scott, Motion carried unanimously.
The following memo was presented from Fiscal & Human Resources Director Seeterlin:
The breakdowns are as follows: Moved by Birkle, Motion carried unanimously.
The following memo was received from Community Planning and Development‘s Planning Division Head Larry Lockwood:
Moved by Birkle,
The following memo was received from Supervisor Innes:
Moved by Scott, Motion carried unanimously.
The follow memo was received from Supervisor Innes:
Many of the residents adjacent to the property spoke in opposition to the sale of this property. No action was taken.
The Clerk had received an application for the transfer of ownership of a 1999 Class C Liquor License from Millennium Adventures, Inc. All requirements have been met. Moved by Deni, Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Deni, Motion carried unanimously.
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