The Delhi Charter Township Board met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 in the Multipurpose Room at the Community Services Center, 2074 Aurelius Road, Holt, Michigan. Supervisor Stuart Goodrich called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

Members Present:
Clerk Evan Hope, Treasurer Harry Ammon, Trustees Steve Anderson, Paul Krepps, Roy Sweet 
Trustee Marsha Bowers arrived at 7:35 p.m.

Members Absent: Supervisor Stuart Goodrich

Others Present:

John Elsinga, Twp. Mgr.
Robert Scheuerman, P. E., Twp. Engineer
Sandra Diorka, POTW Superintendent
Al McFadyen, DDA Exec. Dir./ Dir. of Community Development
Tricia Vander Ploeg, Administrative Sec’y./Deputy Supervisor
Barbara Prater, Assistant Twp. Clerk/Recording Secretary

HOPE MOVED TO APPOINT ROY SWEET CHAIRMAN PRO-TEM.

A Voice Poll was recorded as follows: All Ayes

Absent: Goodrich, Bowers

AMMON MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 18, 2004 REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWNSHIP BOARD AS PRINTED.

A Voice Poll was recorded as follows: All Ayes

Absent: Goodrich, Bowers

 A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:

Ayes: Hope, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Anderson

Absent: Goodrich, Bowers

 Includes the following to be reimbursed from separate bank accounts:

 
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:

Ayes: Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Anderson, Hope

Absent: Goodrich, Bowers

Trustee Bowers arrived at 7:35 p.m.

Diana Burns, 4650 Ammon Dr., Holt – expressed concern about the house next door to her that was started in November 2002 and isn’t finished yet. Ms. Burns gave a brief synopsis of the progress to date on the unfinished house. In November 2002 a basement was poured. In December 2003 a house was moved from Willoughby Road and placed on the basement. As of March 2004 the house did not have electric or water hooked-up. In May 2004 electric was hooked up, and it is unknown whether or not the water is hooked up yet. Ms. Burns commented that due to the recent rains water is draining from of a pipe leading from a sump pump from the unfinished house that is flooding her side yard. Ms. Burns further commented that she called the Township relative to her concerns and that she received periodic updates from the Township. On Friday, May 28, 2004 she called the Ingham County Drain Commissioner’s Office and was told that they would check it out.

Treasurer Ammon gave a Power Point presentation of his 2003 Treasurer’s Office Report, which included a pie chart indicating where property tax dollars go. Delhi Twp. only receives 13% of the property tax dollars.

Treasurer Ammon also reported that an enrollment form is available in the Treasurer’s Office for electronic payment of summer 2004 taxes. The signed form gives authorization for Delhi Twp. to deduct summer 2004 taxes directly from a property owner’s checking or savings account.

HOPE MOVED TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE TOWNSHIP INITIATED ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR PAGEANT WAY TO DETERMINE ITS NEED AND NECESSITY.

A Voice Poll was recorded as follows: All Ayes

Absent: Goodrich

Robert Scheuerman, P. E., Twp. Engineer commented that every year the Ingham County Road Commission (ICRC) provides the Township with a list of the roadways in the Township that they believe need to be repaired. The Township received the ICRC’s list of streets on February 9, 2004. The ICRC recommended eight streets. The eight streets were put into five districts, which include:

Pageant Way
Arvida Drive & Moreno Drive
Dean Street
Pleasant River Drive
Trumbull Street, Renfrew Way & Halifax Drive

Mr. Scheuerman commented that the Road Improvement Program includes a five-step process with five resolutions for each district and he spoke about the first two resolutions.

Mr. Scheuerman also spoke about the letter and the legal notice that he mailed (on 5/17/04) to all the benefiting property owners, which included a tentative assessment roll so that every benefiting property owner would know what their cost would be based on the preliminary estimates. The letter also informed the property owner that they could petition to stop the road improvement project if a petition was signed by record owners of land constituting more than 20% of the total frontage on the road within the proposed special assessment district.

Mr. Scheuerman commented that no petitions were received to stop the road improvements project for Pageant Way.Mr. Scheuerman further commented that the cost to be assessed for the road improvements for Pageant Way is $12,992.00. There are 27 property owners in the Pageant Way district and one of those properties was assigned two benefits; therefore, there are 28 benefits. The cost for each benefiting property owner for Pageant Way road improvements is $464.00 to be spread over five years.

Trustee Bowers asked what the amount of the interest rate would be over the five-year period. Treasurer Ammon responded that the interest rate has not been established yet. Mr. Scheuerman commented that he has informed property owners who have asked about interest rates that the interest rate would not exceed 8%. Eight percent has been the Township’s policy; however, the Township Board will determine the exact amount of the interest rate for the 2004 Road Improvements Project.

Judy Sigeklko, 1903 Pageant Way – expressed concern about her proposed assessment of $928 for two benefiting lots. Ms. Sigeklko commented that one of the lots is a swamp area with a large dome-type drain and that it is covered with water about nine months out of the year. Ms. Sigeklko further commented that they are being assessed for the potential that the lot could be sold, but it is a dead-end road, so she believes that they are being asked to pay for road improvements to a road that doesn’t exist.

Brad Dietrick, 1923 Pageant Way – spoke in opposition to the proposed Pageant Way road improvements.

Doug Brown, 1900 Pageant Way – asked what determines a "benefit". Mr. Scheuerman responded that a typical lot on Pageant Way is 80 ft., other than one of the lots on the corner of Holt Road. At the end of the street there are two large out lots. Judy Sigeklko owns the last lot on the street plus Ms. Sigeklko owns a 204 ft. long out lot. The second benefit to the Sigeklko property is the north 80 ft. of that 204 ft. long lot. The road does not extend beyond the southerly 124 ft. of the 204 ft. lot, which is a wet area. Trustee Krepps asked if the north 80 ft. lot is usable for building. Mr. Scheuerman responded that the road right-of-way extends across the whole 204 ft. of the out lot, and that the only part that he is showing in the assessment district is the north 80 ft. of the 204 ft. lot. Mr. Scheuerman commented that someone did sell off 80 ft. of the out lot on the eastside of the road and built a home. Mr. Scheuerman further commented that the north 80 ft. of the 204 ft. lot that is owned by Ms. Sigeklko is potentially buildable per Township staff.

Treasurer Ammon commented that the Public Hearing this evening is to determine the need and necessity for the proposed road improvements and not the special assessment.

Chris Rockwell, 1932 Pageant Way – spoke in opposition to the proposed Pageant Way road improvements.

A Voice Poll was recorded as follows: All Ayes

Absent: Goodrich

A Voice Poll was recorded as follows: All Ayes

Absent: Goodrich

Robert Scheuerman, P. E., Twp. Engineer, commented that Arvida Dr. and Moreno Dr. are the two streets on the entrance off from Grovenburg Road into Grovenburg Farms Subdivision. Mr. Scheuerman further commented that he has not received any petitions to stop the proposed road improvements for Arvida Dr. and Moreno Dr. Mr. Scheuerman also commented that there are 18 parcels with one benefit each at an estimated assessment cost of $736.00 for each individual benefiting property owner. This is the largest assessment of the five street improvement districts. The high assessment may be due to the fact that Arvida Dr. is an extremely wide entrance road into the subdivision, which is 40% - 50% wider than many of the other streets. The typical lot size in the Arvida/Moreno Drive Assessment District is 85 ft. – 90 ft.

There were no written or verbal comments received from the public regarding the proposed Township initiated road improvements for Arvida Dr. and Moreno Dr.

A Voice Poll was recorded as follows: All Ayes

Absent: Goodrich

The Board reviewed two memorandums dated May 24, 2004 from Twp. Mgr. Elsinga and Sandra Diorka, POTW Superintendent (ATTACHMENT I).

KREPPS MOVED TO APPROVE THE PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS (POTW) EXPENDITURE FOR LABORATORY SUPPLIES FROM FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,212.25.

A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:

Ayes: Sweet, Ammon, Anderson, Bowers, Hope, Krepps

Absent: Goodrich

The Board reviewed memorandums dated May 24, 2004 from Twp. Mgr. Elsinga and May 20, 2004 from Robert Scheuerman, P. E., Twp. Engineer (ATTACHMENT II).

A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:

Ayes: Ammon, Anderson, Bowers, Hope, Krepps, Sweet

Absent: Goodrich

The Board reviewed memorandums dated May 24, 2004 from Twp. Mgr. Elsinga and May 20, 2004 from Robert Scheuerman, P. E., Twp. Engineer (ATTACHMENT III).

A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:

Ayes: Anderson, Bowers, Hope, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon

Absent: Goodrich

The Board reviewed two memorandums dated May 25, 2004 from Twp. Mgr. Elsinga and Robert Scheuerman, P. E., Twp. Engineer (ATTACHMENT IV).

A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:

Ayes: Hope, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Anderson, Bowers

Absent: Goodrich

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated May 25, 2004 from Twp. Mgr. Elsinga and May 24, 2004 from Robert Scheuerman, P. E., Twp. Engineer (ATTACHMENT V).

Twp. Mgr. Elsinga commented that there are five street improvement districts before the Board this evening, and it is quite conceivable that the Board may not vote in favor of the street improvement district for Trumbull Street, Renfrew Way and Halifax Drive due to a petition that the Township received with signatures from benefiting property owners of land constituting more than 20% of the total road frontage. Therefore, Resolution No. 2004-039, and any other of the resolutions relative to the proposed road improvements projects that may be applicable, may be edited to exclude Trumbull Street, Renfrew Way and Halifax Drive.

A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:

Ayes: Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Anderson, Bowers, Hope

Absent: Goodrich

The Board reviewed two memorandums dated May 25, 2004 from Twp. Mgr. Elsinga and Robert Scheuerman, P. E., Twp. Engineer (ATTACHMENT VI).

A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:

Ayes: Sweet, Ammon, Anderson, Bowers, Hope, Krepps

Absent: Goodrich

The Board reviewed two memorandums dated May 25, 2004 from Twp. Mgr. Elsinga and Robert Scheuerman, P. E., Twp. Engineer (ATTACHMENT VII).

A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:

Ayes: Ammon, Anderson, Bowers, Hope, Krepps, Sweet

Absent: Goodrich

A Voice Poll was recorded as follows: All Ayes

Absent: Goodrich

Robert Scheuerman, P. E., Twp. Engineer, commented that this proposed road improvement is for Dean Street from Holt Road to Sycamore Street. There are 36 lots and all the benefiting property owners received one benefit except for three parcels. There were three parcels that covered four platted lots. One of the three parcels was

99 ft. wide; therefore, they received 1½ benefits and the other two parcels are 82½ ft. and they received 1¼ benefits. All the other lots on Dean Street are 66 ft. wide lots. The unit of assessment that was used as a benefit for road improvements for Dean Street is a 66 ft. lot. The cost per benefit for property owners with 66 ft. lots is $431.00. The cost per benefit to the property owner with the three parcels is $538.00 for two parcels and $646.00 for the third parcel.

There were no written or verbal comments received from the public regarding the proposed Township initiated road improvements for Dean Street.

A Voice Poll was recorded as follows: All Ayes

Absent: Goodrich

The Board reviewed the recommendation of the Planning Commission.

Clerk Hope commented that the Community Development staff recommended approval of this Petition for Change of Zone and the Planning Commission approved it based on C-1 zoning being consistent with the Master Plan.

Treasurer Ammon asked if any consideration was given to rezoning the property to Town Center District zoning since the property is bounded on each side by residential even though there is commercial within a close proximity of the property. Al McFadyen, Dir. of Community Development, responded that he is not certain if consideration was given to Town Center. However, Town Center zoning would not permit the proposed usage for the building; therefore, Town Center zoning would not have been of any particular use in this case.

Trustee Bowers asked if the use would also require a Special Use Permit (SUP) because it would be a non-conforming use. Trustee Anderson commented that the property has to be rezoned before consideration is given to a SUP. Trustee Bowers expressed concern about whether or not the lot would accommodate the proposed business.

Trustee Sweet asked about the comments that Planning Commissioner Donaldson made at the May 10, 2004 Planning Commission meeting about the property not being large enough for the proposed C-1 zoning. Al McFadyen, Dir. of Community Development, responded that the zoning petition was originally for conversion to C-2 zoning, but the property does not have sufficient frontage for C-2 zoning. Therefore, at the Planning Commission meeting the petition was revised to C-1 zoning. The use is permitted within a C-1 zone with a SUP.

Trustee Krepps commented that the proposed business is called a Pet Wellness Clinic and he asked if the clinic is a veterinary operation.

Petitioner, Cassie Runyon, 6958 Meese Dr., Lansing – commented that she intends to use the building for a wellness center for dogs. It is not a veterinary clinic. Ms. Runyon further commented that the Township does not have any existing ordinances that are linked to a pet wellness center so she is trying to be considered under C-1 zoning. Basically, the business is based on socialization, exercise, daily health checks and other items that a regular pet owner could do themselves but don’t have the time.

Trustee Bowers asked if the existing fences are considered the 10 ft. buffers, and Ms. Runyon responded that she doesn’t know, because it has not been discussed at the Planning Commission level yet.

Trustee Bowers asked if the proposed property could meet all of the C-1 requirements, including parking and traffic requirements. Mr. McFadyen responded that it can meet the ingress/egress and parking requirements for C-1, but it would have to have a SUP as part of that and a site plan needs to be filed to demonstrate how the petitioner would meet those requirements.

Trustee Bowers asked if it is conceivable to approve the zoning request for the C-1 zoning, but not for a SUP and Mr. McFadyen responded in the affirmative. Mr. McFadyen commented that he doesn’t believe staff has formulated the conditions yet under which a SUP would be presented to the Planning Commission.

Trustee Bowers asked if the neighboring residents were notified of the proposed rezoning, and Mr. McFadyen responded in the affirmative, and he commented that there are letters on file from some of the neighboring residents supporting the rezoning.

A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:

Ayes: Hope, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Anderson, Bowers

Absent: Goodrich

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated May 26, 2004 from Dena Fitzgerald, Secretary, Community Development Dept. (ATTACHMENT VIII).

A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:

Ayes: Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Anderson, Bowers, Hope

Absent: Goodrich

The Board reviewed two memorandums dated May 25, 2004 from Twp. Mgr. Elsinga and Robert Scheuerman, P. E., Twp. Engineer (ATTACHMENT IX).

A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:

Ayes: Anderson, Bowers, Hope, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon

Absent: Goodrich

The Board reviewed two memorandums dated May 25, 2004 from Twp. Mgr. Elsinga and Robert Scheuerman, P. E., Twp. Engineer (ATTACHMENT X).

A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:

Ayes: Hope, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Anderson, Bowers

Absent: Goodrich

Treasurer Ammon commented that the Ingham County Chapter, MTA picnic is going to be held on July 28, 2004, and Delhi Twp. has been asked to sponsor the picnic. The Board concurred that the Township will sponsor the Wednesday, July 28^th MTA picnic and supply the meat. The picnic will be held in the Community Services Center Community Park.

A Voice Poll was recorded as follows: All Ayes

Absent: Goodrich

Robert Scheuerman, P. E., Twp. Engineer, commented that Pleasant River Drive does not have curb and gutter; therefore, the road improvements would include raising the manholes, capping the road with two inches and tapering into the driveways and aggregate shoulders. There are 25 benefits at $328.00 per benefit. Of the 25 benefiting property owners, 15 have single lots and five have double lots. Those benefiting property owners with double lots were assessed two benefits each.

Mr. Scheuerman commented that he has not received any petitions, to date, to stop the proposed road improvement project for Pleasant River Drive.

There were no written or verbal comments received from the public regarding the proposed Township initiated road improvements for Pleasant River Drive.

HOPE MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.

A Voice Poll was recorded as follows: All Ayes

Absent: Goodrich

Treasurer Ammon reported that the Administrative Review Committee met this evening at 7:15 p.m. at the request of Lucille Walker, 2220 Washington Rd. A water pipe in the house broke and stopped the hot water furnace from heating the house and allowing 412 ccf’s of water to be deposited in the home while the owner was in Florida. The Township Inspector reviewed the status of where the water went and concluded that the water did not enter the sewer system for processing. The Administrative Review Committee approved to adjust Ms. Walker’s $1,485 sewer bill to the average of the last three months, which is $11.00 per month and remove any penalty if paid by June 15, 2004.

The Board reviewed two memorandums dated May 25, 2004 from Twp. Mgr. Elsinga and Robert Scheuerman, P. E., Twp. Engineer (ATTACHMENT XI).

A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:

Ayes: Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Anderson, Bowers, Hope

Absent: Goodrich

The Board reviewed two memorandums dated May 25, 2004 from Twp. Mgr. Elsinga and Robert Scheuerman, P. E., Twp. Engineer (ATTACHMENT XII).

A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:

Ayes: Sweet, Ammon, Anderson, Bowers, Hope, Krepps

Absent: Goodrich

Clerk Hope reported that the Clerk’s Office is preparing for the Holt Public Schools Election on June 14, 2004. Over 1,100 AV ballots were mailed out last week, which is a record number for a school election. One of the reasons for the increase in AV ballots is because the permanent AV list increased by about 600 voters in the past few months.

The Clerk’s Office will be open on Saturday, June 12, 2004 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., which is the last day AV ballots can be taken out of the Clerk’s Office. Election Day, June 14^th, the voting polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. If anyone has any questions about where they need to go to vote, they can check the Township’s Web Site at www.delhitownship.com or call the Clerk’s Office (517/694-2135).

Trustee Bowers reported that there are several incidents that have come up that seem to be raising the cost of the drain in the Fay/Tolland area, and she asked who absorbs those costs. Robert Scheuerman, P. E., Twp. Engineer, responded that the engineering firm is actually paying for some of the resurfacing and they have already paid to have some asphalt removed. The engineering firm is also going to pay for some additional work to be done. Mr. Scheuerman also commented that all the issues are being addressed individually, and he commented that the Ingham County Drain Commissioner has a sizeable contingency fund for the project so it should not be necessary to increase any of the storm sewer assessments.

A Voice Poll was recorded as follows: All Ayes

Absent: Goodrich

Robert Scheuerman, P. E., Twp. Engineer, commented that Trumbull Street, Renfrew Way and Halifax Drive are connected east of Gilbert Rd. and south of Bishop Rd. There are 34 lots that abut these three roads, and each benefiting property owner received one benefit at a cost of $619.00 per benefit. Mr. Scheuerman further commented that the Township previously received a petition to stop the proposed road improvement project by one of the property owners (Frank Mraz) who circulated his own petition, and Mr. Mraz was asked to resubmit the petition to the property owners on the Township’s petition form, which he did. Thirteen of the 34 property owners signed the petition to stop the project, which exceeds the 20% of the property owners along road frontage. Mr. Scheuerman commented that the petition to stop the project is a valid petition.

Treasurer Ammon asked about the reasons why the property owners are opposed to the proposed road improvements for Trumbull Street, Renfrew Way and Halifax Drive. Mr. Scheuerman responded that there was some concern that the smaller frontages paid as much as other larger lots. The typical lot in this road improvement district is 80 ft., but there are some pie-shaped and smaller lots.

Mr. Scheuerman gave a brief history of proposed road improvements beginning in 1999 with informational meetings, which included Trumbull Street, Renfrew Way and Halifax Drive.

Treasurer Ammon commented that based on the petition to stop the road improvement project, he is not going to support moving forward with this project.

Trustee Krepps asked if it is necessary that petitions have to be on the Township’s petition form. Twp. Mgr. Elsinga responded that it isn’t necessary, but there have been problems in the past with multiple petitions that contained different preambles, and subsequently, they may or may not have incorporated the same district, technically. Therefore, the Township is very careful about the preamble wording so that each individual person that signs the petition understands what it is that they are signing. Trustee Krepps asked if the first petition that was submitted by the property owner was unclear. Mr. Scheuerman responded that it was fairly clear. However, there was some ambiguity between the letter and the legal notice. Mr. Scheuerman commented that if the Township petition form is used, then staff knows what petitions are being circulated, and the instructions that are included with the Township petition form are helpful.

Frank Mraz, 2663 Renfrew Way – commented that he is the person who circulated the first petition, and he expressed concern about having to circulate a second petition because the first one was not on the Township petition form. Mr. Mraz further commented that he told the Township Engineer that some of the property owners with smaller lots are concerned that they are paying the same amount as property owners with larger lots. Mr. Mraz also commented that his general consensus from talking to property owners is that they do not believe that the road needs repaired. Some of the property owners who have lived in the neighborhood for 16 years said that they were promised when the road was first paved that there would be a second layer and it was never done, and the property owners believe that they paid for the second layer at that time. Mr. Mraz further commented that he felt threatened by the Township Engineer telling him that he may have to pay double or triple whenever they do decide to have the road repaired.

Trustee Sweet commented that the cost of road improvements are determined by the Ingham County Road Commission.

Ray King, 6140 Halifax Drive – submitted his letter of protest to the proposed Trumbull St., Renfrew Way and Halifax Dr. road improvements project (letter on file in Clerk’s Office). Mr. King expressed concern about comments he received that he felt were threatening relative to costs for future road improvements being doubled or tripled, and he spoke in opposition to the proposed road improvements project.

Stan Granger, 2636 Gilbert Road – commented that his home is at the corner of Halifax Dr. and Gilbert Rd. Mr. Granger spoke in opposition to the proposed road improvements for Trumbull St., Renfrew Way and Halifax Dr.

Michael Fairless, 2644 Renfrew Way – commented that he concurs with what his neighbors just said about the proposed road improvements project. Mr. Fairless commented that he attended the 1999 informational meeting that was held at the Community Services Center regarding the proposed road improvements, and he said that people did not want the road improvements at that time either. Mr. Fairless further commented that he does not believe that it is fair and equitable that someone with an 80 ft. frontage is paying the same as somebody with a 200 ft. frontage.

A Voice Poll was recorded as follows: All Ayes

Absent: Goodrich

The Board reviewed two memorandums dated May 25, 2004 from Twp. Mgr. Elsinga and Robert Scheuerman, P. E., Twp. Engineer (ATTACHMENT XIII).

Trustee Sweet commented that he concurs with Treasurer Ammon’s previous comments about not voting in favor of this proposed road improvements project based on the valid number of signatures on the petition to stop the project.

Treasurer Ammon commented that he is in favor of doing what the property owners are asking the Township to do.

Trustee Krepps commented that he believes that if the Township receives a petition from residents, as long as it is clearly understood and has the required number of signatures, the petition should be accepted without having to use the Township petition form. Trustee Krepps further commented that the Township’s ordinance requires a petition, but it does not state that it must be in a certain form. Trustee Krepps encouraged Township staff to avoid making comments that could be conceived as threatening.

Twp. Mgr. Elsinga commented, for clarification, that just resurfacing the roads was a 50% increase in cost. Neglect of roads subsequently can lead to deterioration of the road base, and that is where the costs escalate; there is no intent to threaten. There is only an intent to educate, and if it appears as though it is a threat, it is not meant to be, and the Township apologizes for that. The point being is that this topic is all about road resurfacing to protect the hard surface and protect the base from water intrusion and with subsequent frost heaving. If the base is not protected there could be potholes within two or three years. Twp. Mgr. Elsinga further commented that roads are under the jurisdiction of the Ingham County Road Commission (ICRC) who are the technical people that provides the Township with the list of the roads that need to be resurfaced. Twp. Mgr. Elsinga also commented that when the time comes when the roads need resurfaced, both Township staff and ICRC would be more than willing to assist the property owners with the re-evaluation process.

Trustee Krepps asked if the ICRC would continue to keep these three streets (Trumbull St., Renfrew Way & Halifax Dr.) on their annual list of streets that need to be improved. Twp. Mgr. Elsinga responded that he and Mr. Scheuerman traveled all of these streets and they made the observation that they believe the recommendation of the ICRC is legitimate and; therefore, Township staff will review this road system on an annual basis. Mr. Scheuerman commented that this road system has been on the ICRC’s road improvement list since 1998.

Mr. Scheuerman apologized to the property owners if they took any of his comments as a threat. Mr. Scheuerman commented that when the informational meetings were held in 1998 and 1999, the Managing Director of the ICRC indicated that if a road had to be rebuilt rather than resurfaced, that it would cost two to three times as much.

Trustee Krepps asked if a road ever reaches a state where the ICRC would just say that the road is going to be repaired whether the property owners want it or not. Twp. Mgr. Elsinga responded that the ICRC has no funding mechanism for subdivision roads other than they provide funds to the Township to spend in whatever way the Township so chooses in a collaborate effort on local roads. The ICRC’s primary function is secondary and other roads.

A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:

Nays: Hope, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Anderson, Bowers

Ayes: None

Absent: Goodrich

A Township Board Goals and Objectives Workshop is scheduled with MSU Professor Lynn Harvey on June 10, 2004 at 7:30 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room at the Community Services Center.

The following information was distributed to the Board for the June 10^th Goals and Objectives Workshop: Minutes of 10/27/2003 Joint Mtg. of Twp. Board & Planning Commission, Minutes of 3/9/2004 Joint Special Mtg. of Twp. Board & Holt Public Schools Board of Education, 4/27/2004 Minutes of Joint Special Mtg. of Twp. Board & Delhi Downtown Development Authority Board, and copies of Departmental 2003 Accomplishments, 2004 & 2005 Goals for the Accounting, Assessing, Clerk’s Office, Community Development, Data Processing, Engineering, Fire Dept., Holt-Delhi Library, Maintenance/Safety/Cemeteries, Parks and Recreation, POTW, and Delhi Division, Ingham County Sheriff’s Office.

Trustee Bowers asked if the expenditure and revenue reports through May 2004 would be made available to the Board prior to the June 10^th Goals and Objectives Workshop, and Twp. Mgr. Elsinga responded in the affirmative.

Trustee Krepps asked about the incident that occurred at Rocky’s Roadhouse on May 20, 2004. Twp. Mgr. Elsinga reported that there was a misunderstanding by the Enforcement Division of the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office about a notice that they received from the MI Liquor Control Commission relative to Rocky’s Roadhouse proof of liability insurance. Twp. Mgr. Elsinga commented that he and Supervisor Goodrich would be meeting with Vicki Harrison, Chief Deputy, Ingham County Sheriff’s Office, to discuss their enforcement approach procedures.

2.  5/25/04 Accounts Payable totaling $516,561.89.

3.  Minutes of 5/10/2004 Delhi Twp. Planning Commission meeting.

AMMON MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.

A Voice Poll was recorded as follows: All Ayes

Absent: Goodrich

Meeting adjourned at 9:43 p.m.