DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP
BOARD
OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2005
The Delhi Charter Township Board met in a regular
meeting on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 in the Multipurpose Room at the
Community Services Center, 2074 Aurelius Road, Holt, Michigan.
Supervisor Goodrich called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Supervisor Stuart Goodrich, Clerk Evan Hope,
Trustees John Hayhoe, Terri Jenks, Jerry Ketchum, Paul Krepps
Members Absent: Treasurer Harry Ammon
Others Present:
John Elsinga, Twp. Mgr.
Rick Royston, Fire Chief
Al McFadyen, Dir. of Community Development/DDA Exec. Dir.
Jason Coker, Dir. of Accounting
Larry Woodard, Superintendent of Maintenance/Safety Coordinator
Sandra Diorka, POTW Superintendent
Lt. Jeff Joy, Delhi Div., Ingham County Sheriff’s Office
Wendy Thielen, Assistant Twp. Mgr. of Human Resources
Tricia Vander Ploeg, Administrative Sec’y./Deputy Supervisor
Barbara Prater, Assistant Twp. Clerk
MINUTES
MINUTES OF REGULAR TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING – APRIL 19, 2005
HOPE MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 19, 2005 BE APPROVED.
A Voice Poll was recorded as follows: All Ayes
Absent: Ammon
MOTION CARRIED
MINUTES OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – PUBLIC SERVICES MEETING – APRIL
12, 2005
HOPE MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF
THE WHOLE – PUBLIC SERVICES MEETING OF APRIL 12, 2005 BE APPROVED.
A Voice Poll was recorded as follows: All Ayes
Absent: Ammon
MOTION CARRIED
MINUTES OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING –
APRIL 19, 2005
HAYHOE MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF
THE WHOLE – PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING OF APRIL 19, 2005 BE ACCEPTED.
A Voice Poll was recorded as follows: All Ayes
Absent: Ammon
MOTION CARRIED
MINUTES OF SPECIAL JOINT TOWNSHIP BOARD AND HOLT PUBLIC
SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING – APRIL 14, 2005
HOPE MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT TOWNSHIP BOARD AND HOLT SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING OF APRIL 14, 2005 BE APPROVED.
A Voice Poll was recorded as follows: All Ayes
Absent: Ammon
MOTION CARRIED
CLAIMS
PAYROLL – APRIL 21, 2005
HOPE MOVED THAT THE PAYROLL PAID, APRIL 21, 2005
TOTALING $139,122.85 HAVING BEEN REVIEWED, AUDITED,
AND APPROVED BE ACCEPTED BY THE BOARD.
| General Fund | $ 73,345.17 |
| Parks & Recreation Fund | 10,209.77 |
| DDA | 4,280.33 |
| Community Development Fund | 11,908.92 |
| Subtotal Common Savings | $ 99,744.19 |
| Sewer Fund/Receiving | 39,378.66 |
| Total Payroll | $139,122.85 |
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope, Jenks, Ketchum, Krepps
Absent: Ammon
MOTION CARRIED
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE – APRIL 26, 2005
HOPE MOVED THAT THE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PAID
APRIL 26, 2005, TOTALING $350,335.70 HAVING BEEN
REVIEWED, AUDITED, AND APPROVED BE ACCEPTED BY
THE BOARD.
| General Fund | $210,368.56 |
| Parks & Recreation Fund | 9,741.68 |
| Fire Equipment & Apparatus Fund | 5,181.75 |
| Water Improvement Fund | 15,740.00 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Fund | 700.00 |
| Downtown Development Authority | 30,664.40 |
| Trust & Agency Fund | 2,626.86 |
| CSC Bond Fund | 450.00 |
| Water Special Assessment Fund | 650.00 |
| Pine Tree Rd. Debt Fund | 500.00 |
| Community Development Fund | 5,488.65 |
| Subtotal Common Savings | $282,111.90 |
| Subtotal Sewer Fund Receiving | 68,223.80 |
| Grand Total | $350,335.70 |
| Includes the following to be reimbursed from separate bank accounts: | |
| DDA Savings Account | $ 30,664.40 |
| Water Special Assessment Account | 650.00 |
| DCT Brownfield Redevelopment Account | 700.00 |
| Pine Tree Rd. Debt Account | 500.00 |
| CSC Debt Account | 450.00 |
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Hayhoe, Hope, Jenks, Ketchum, Krepps, Goodrich
Absent: Ammon
MOTION CARRIED
SKATE PARK DONATION – ROESKE FAMILY
The Debbie Roeske family donated $3,000 to the Township to go toward
the Delhi Township Skate Park in memory of Paul Roeske who passed
away last year due to an automobile accident. Ms. Roeske commented
that this is the money that the community donated in memory of Paul
and that the Roeske family wants to give it back to the community in
the way of a skate park.
RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS
Supervisor Goodrich recognized several students in the audience from
Mrs. Carter’s government class.
2004 ANNUAL REPORT – ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT
Jason Coker, Dir. of Accounting, gave his 2004 Accounting Department
Annual Report (ATTACHMENT I).
COMMITTEE BUSINESS – PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
DELHI TOWNSHIP POLICY NO. 123, CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS
The Board reviewed a memorandum dated April 28, 2005 from Twp. Mgr.
Elsinga (ATTACHMENT II).
KETCHUM MOVED TO ADOPT DELHI TOWNSHIP POLICY NO. 123,
CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Hope, Jenks, Ketchum, Krepps, Goodrich, Hayhoe
Absent: Ammon
MOTION CARRIED
PURCHASE OF OFFICE FURNITURE FOR THE MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT,
DBI BUINESS INTERIORS
The Board reviewed memorandums dated April 26, 2005 from Twp. Mgr.
Elsinga
and April 28, 2005 from Larry Woodard, Superintendent of Maintenance
(ATTACHMENT III).
HAYHOE MOVED TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF FURNITURE FOR THE MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT FROM DBI BUSINESS INTERIORS IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,852.56.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Jenks, Ketchum, Krepps, Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope
Absent: Ammon
MOTION CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
AMENDMENT TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT, ICMA
RETIREMENT CORPORATION 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN NO. 30-1602
The Board reviewed a memorandum dated April 29, 2005 from Twp. Mgr.
Elsinga (ATTACHMENT IV).
KREPPS MOVED TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PLAN NO. 301602 BETWEEN THE INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (ICMA) RETIREMENT CORPORATION AND DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Ketchum, Krepps, Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope, Jenks
Absent: Ammon
MOTION CARRIED
SUPPLEMENTAL WATER AGREEMENT NO. 193, WATER SERVICE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN DELHI TOWNSHIP AND THE LANSING BOARD OF WATER AND LIGHT,
PINE TREE ROAD CONDOS
The Board reviewed a memorandum dated April 22, 2005 from Twp. Mgr.
Elsinga (ATTACHMENT V).
KETCHUM MOVED TO APPROVE THE REVISED SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 193 TO THE WATER SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF DELHI AND THE LANSING BOARD OF WATER AND LIGHT, WHICH CREATES A WATER DISTRICT FOR PINE TREE ROAD CONDOS AND VOIDS THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 193 FROM NOVEMBER 18, 2003.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Krepps, Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope, Jenks, Ketchum
Absent: Ammon
MOTION CARRIED
PETITION LANSING BOARD OF WATER AND LIGHT FOR WATER DISTRICT,
ASPEN ESTATES, PHASE 2
The Board reviewed a memorandum dated April 25, 2005 from Twp. Mgr.
Elsinga
and a letter dated April 18, 2005 from Roger Dean of DTN Management
Company (ATTACHMENT VI).
HOPE MOVED TO PETITION THE LANSING BOARD OF WATER AND
LIGHT TO ESTABLISH A WATER DISTRICT TO SERVE ASPEN ESTATES, PHASE 2.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope, Jenks, Ketchum, Krepps
Absent: Ammon
MOTION CARRIED
PETITION LANSING BOARD OF WATER AND LIGHT FOR WATER DISTRICT,
ASPEN CENTRE
The Board reviewed a memorandum dated April 21, 2005 from Twp. Mgr.
Elsinga and a letter dated April 13, 2005 from Roger Dean of DTN
Management Company (ATTACHMENT VII).
HAYHOE MOVED TO PETITION THE LANSING BOARD OF WATER AND LIGHT TO ESTABLISH A WATER DISTRICT TO SERVE ASPEN CENTRE.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Hayhoe, Hope, Jenks, Ketchum, Krepps, Goodrich
Absent: Ammon
MOTION CARRIED
ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT
PETITION FOR CHANGE OF ZONE, CASE NO. 05-780, 3564 HOLT ROAD, TAX
PARCEL #33-25-05-13-476-005, DAVID COLLINS, A-1, AGRICULTURAL, TO
C-1, LOW IMPACT COMMERCIAL, SECOND CONSIDERATION, ZONING ORDINANCE
NO. 578
The Board reviewed the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
KREPPS MOVED UPON SECOND CONSIDERATION, TO APPROVE
THE REZONING OF CASE NO. 05-780, 3564 HOLT ROAD, TAX PARCEL
NO. 33-25-05-13-476-005, DAVID COLLINS, FROM A-1, AGRICULTURAL,
TO C-1, LOW IMPACT COMMERCIAL, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION BASED ON IT BEING CONSISTENT WITH THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP. ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 578.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Hope, Jenks, Ketchum, Krepps, Goodrich, Hayhoe
Absent: Ammon
MOTION CARRIED
AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39, ZONING CASE NO. 05-781,
ALLOWANCE OF FUNERAL HOMES IN A-1, AGRICULTURAL, R-1A, ONE-FAMILY
RURAL RESIDENTIAL, TC, TOWN CENTER DISTRICT AND C-1, LOW IMPACT
COMMERCIAL, SECOND CONSIDERATION, ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39.111
The Board reviewed the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
HAYHOE MOVED UPON SECOND CONSIDERATION, TO ADOPT CASE NO. 05-781 AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39, SECTIONS 5.2.3, 5.9.3, 5.13.4, 5.21.3, AND 10.2 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDING FUNERAL HOMES TO USES PERMITTED BY SPECIAL CONDITIONS IN AREAS ZONED A-1, AGRICULTURAL, R-1A, ONE-FAMILY RURAL RESIDENTIAL, TC, TOWN CENTER DISTRICT, AND C-1, LOW IMPACT COMMERCIAL, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION. ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39.111.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Jenks, Ketchum, Krepps, Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope
Absent: Ammon
MOTION CARRIED
AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39, ZONING CASE
NO. 05-784, SIGNS AND ADVERTISING STRUCTURES, SECOND CONSIDERATION,
ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39.112
The Board reviewed the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
KETCHUM MOVED UPON SECOND CONSIDERATION, TO ADOPT CASE NO. 05-784 AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39, SECTION 6.9, REGARDING SIGNS AND ADVERTISING STRUCTURES,
AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION. ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39.112.
Dennis Greenman, 1660 Stonehaven Dr. – expressed
concern about the number of regulations placed on businesses within
Delhi Township. Mr. Greenman asked if there is a problem with the
Township’s existing sign ordinance and whether or not there is a
cost associated with the amended sign ordinance.
Supervisor Goodrich spoke about the previous public informational
meetings that were held relative to the proposed amendments to the
sign ordinance, and he commented that the Township received a number
of complaints regarding the existing sign ordinance, which was
drafted around 1991. Therefore, it was determined that the sign
ordinance should be reviewed to address some of the concerns of the
businesses in the community.
Trustee Hayhoe commented that he served on the Township’s Sign
Ordinance Committee and he tried to make sure that all of the
proposed changes to the sign ordinance supported the businessmen.
Al McFadyen, Dir. of Community Development, commented that the
proposed amended sign ordinance is longer than the existing sign
ordinance, because it is designed to make it more user friendly. Mr.
McFadyen further commented that he believes that the cost of
complying with the proposed sign ordinance amendments is no
different than complying with the existing sign ordinance. Mr.
McFadyen also commented that any sign that would be nonconforming
would be grandfathered, and that the proposed sign ordinance allows
for temporary signs whereas the existing sign ordinance does not.
Mr. Greenman asked if there are going to be any fees associated with
the proposed sign ordinance. Mr. McFadyen responded that the
Township Board would establish the permit fees. Typically, permit
fees are not included in the ordinance because they are periodically
subject to review.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Ketchum, Krepps, Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope, Jenks
Absent: Ammon
MOTION CARRIED
PETITION FOR CHANGE OF ZONE, CASE NO. 05-779, HIAWATHA PARK
DEVELOPMENT, A-1, AGRICULTURAL, TO R-1C, ONE FAMILY MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL, INTRODUCTION AND FIRST CONSIDERATION
The Board reviewed the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
HOPE MOVED UPON INTRODUCTION AND FIRST CONSIDERATION,
TO APPROVE THE REZONING OF CASE NO. 05-779, TAX PARCEL NUMBER 33-25-05-26-100-001, THE NORTHEAST ¼ OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 26, HIAWATHA PARK DEVELOPMENT, FROM A-1, AGRICULTURAL, TO R-1C, ONE FAMILY MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION BASED ON IT BEING CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
Al McFadyen commented that the applicant originally
requested R-1E (One-family High Density Residential) zoning and the
Planning Commission rejected it; however, the Planning Commission
supported the R-1C, One-family Medium Density Residential, zoning,
which is consistent with the Comprehensive Development Plan.
Bruce Stewart, representing L. D. Clark & the Hiawatha Group –
explained why they went along with the R-1C rezoning, which allows
for a minimum of an 80-ft. frontage and 10,000 sq. ft. side lots.
Mr. Stewart commented that the proposed site has a drain running
through it; however, no determination has been made yet on the
extent of the wetlands.
Dave Decker, 4394 Yarrow Dr. – commented that his property backs up
to the property being considered for rezoning. Mr. Decker expressed
his concerns about the wetlands on the site and he asked about a
wetland study and what the development impact would be on the
wetlands. Mr. Stewart responded that at this point there isn’t any
type of developed plan for the property. If there is regulated
wetlands, then they would go through the review process with the
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) and work around
their guidelines. Mr. Decker commented that he believes a wetland
study should be done prior to any rezoning. Mr. Stewart commented
that in order for L. D. Clark and the Hiawatha Park Development
Group to evaluate the potential of the property, they have to know
that there is potential for development. Mr. Stewart further
commented that the proposed R-1C zoning meets with the Comprehensive
Development Plan and that they would follow the Township and State
requirements in protecting the environment.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Krepps, Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope, Jenks, Ketchum
Absent: Ammon
MOTION CARRIED
PETITION FOR CHANGE OF ZONE, CASE NO. 05-783, 5400 BLOCK
OF HOLT ROAD, MIKE FELLOWS, MOZART HOMES LLC, A-1, AGRICULTURAL, TO
R-1C, ONE FAMILY MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL, INTRODUCTION & FIRST
CONSIDERATION
The Board reviewed the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
KREPPS MOVED UPON INTRODUCTION AND FIRST CONSIDERATION, TO APPROVE THE REZONING OF CASE NO. 05-783, 5400 BLOCK OF HOLT ROAD, TAX PARCEL NO.’s 33-25-05-16-300-025 AND 33-25-05-16-300-026, MOZART HOMES LLC, FROM A-1, AGRICULTURAL, TO R-1C, ONE FAMILY MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION BASED ON IT BEING CONSISTENT WITH THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP AND COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
Al McFadyen, Dir. of Community Development,
commented that there was very little discussion at the April 25,
2005 Planning Commission meeting on this rezoning request, which is
consistent with the Comprehensive Development Plan.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope, Jenks, Ketchum, Krepps
Absent: Ammon
MOTION CARRIED
SPECIAL USE PERMIT NO. 05-242, COMCAST COMMUNICATIONS, 2375
EIFERT ROAD, TO PERMIT A TOWER ON AGRICULTURALLY ZONED PROPERTY
The Board reviewed the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
HAYHOE MOVED TO APPROVE SPECIAL USE PERMIT NO. 05-242, 2375 EIFERT ROAD, TAX PARCEL #33-25-05-16-276-005, COMCAST COMMUNICATIONS, TO PERMIT A TOWER ON AGRICULTURALLY ZONED PROPERTY, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. WHEN MODIFICATIONS ARE MADE TO THE TOWER STRUCTURE, IT MUST BE BROUGHT INTO CONFORMANCE WITH THE ZONING ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR FALL ZONE AND GUY WIRE SETBACK.
2. A NEW SWITCH BUILDING WITH 3,000 SQ. FT. IS PERMITTED.
Al McFadyen, Dir. of Community Development,
commented that this Special Use Permit request would allow Comcast
the ability to replace an existing switch building with a 3,000 sq.
ft. building at their site (2375 Eifert Rd.). Mr. McFadyen further
commented that Comcast would be requesting a change in the landscape
buffering and the driveway composition at the May 9, 2005 Zoning
Board of Appeals meeting.
Michael Belt, Architect, Ledy Design Group, answered various
questions relative to the proposed modifications to the tower site,
which would include removing 11 utility poles and 10 of the 11
dishes on the site.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Hayhoe, Hope, Jenks, Ketchum, Krepps, Goodrich
Absent: Ammon
MOTION CARRIED
REPORTS
SUPERVISOR GOODRICH
MAY 10, 2005 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – PUBLIC SERVICES MEETING
– CANCELLED
The May 10, 2005 Committee of the Whole – Public Services meeting
has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items.
MAY 10, 2005 “SPECIAL” TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
A Special Township Board meeting is scheduled for May 10, 2005 at
7:00 p.m. at the Community Services Center in the Multipurpose Room
for the purpose of hearing an employee grievance.
LANSING STATE JOURNAL ARTICLE RE: CEDAR LAKE ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT STUDY
Supervisor Goodrich spoke about a recent article in the Lansing
State Journal regarding the Cedar Lake Environmental Assessment
Study.
SEWER BILLING - ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE
Twp. Mgr. Elsinga reported on the April 29, 2005 Sewer Billing -
Administrative Review Committee meeting relative to RSDC (members
include Twp. Mgr. Elsinga, Trustee Krepps & Treasurer Ammon). The
Committee approved a credit to RSDC due to a faulty water valve.
CLERK HOPE
MAY 3RD ELECTION RESULTS - HOLT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION AND LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Clerk Hope commented that the new optical scan voting equipment was
used in the May 3, 2005 Holt Public Schools Board of Education/LCC
Election. The new voting equipment was well received by voters.
There was a 6% voter turnout at the polls; however, the absentee
voters brought the total voter turnout up to 11%. Because of the new
voting equipment, all of the precincts were in and the results sent
to the county before 10:00 p.m., which is very unusual on election
night.
Dennis Greenman, 1660 Stonehaven Dr. – expressed concern about low
voter turnouts and he asked if signs could be displayed encouraging
people to vote. Clerk Hope responded that generally the school
elections has a much less turnout than a general election. An 11%
voter turnout is higher than the norm for school elections. Clerk
Hope commented that “Vote Here” signs are posted in front of the
polling locations if there is room for them.
TRUSTEES
HAYHOE
HOLT KIWANIS BARBECUE DINNER
Trustee Hayhoe thanked the Township officials and staff that
attended the Kiwanis Barbecue Dinner on Friday April 29th at the
Holt Presbyterian Church. Over 1,000 dinners were sold, which keeps
about $4,000 in the Township for fund raising projects, etc.
CIRCUS IS COMING TO DELHI TOWNSHIP
The Holt Kiwanis will be sponsoring a circus in Delhi Township
sometime during the fall of 2005.
KREPPS
BURNING PERMITS
Trustee asked if Delhi Township is issuing burning permits yet
(there was previously a ban on burning permits due to the lack of
rain), and Supervisor Goodrich responded in the affirmative.
SUPERVISOR GOODRICH
PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS (POTW) OPEN HOUSE AND REUSE
RALLY – MAY 7, 2005
In celebration of Delhi Township Water Quality Awareness Week, the
POTW will hold an Open House and Reuse Rally on May 7th from 10:00
a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
BRIDGE WORK – PINE TREE ROAD AND COLLEGE ROAD BRIDGES
Supervisor Goodrich commented that if everything goes as planned,
the Pine Tree Rd. Bridge could be under construction around August
2005 and that the College Rd. Bridge may be constructed sometime the
first part of 2006.
TOWNSHIP MANAGER ELSINGA
REQUEST FOR FOUR-WAY STOP SIGN & REDUCED SPEED LIMIT –
DELL/PINE TREE ROAD
Twp. Mgr. Elsinga referred to the petition of signatures that was
submitted to the Township Board by Julie Loveless, 4036 Dell Rd. at
the April 5, 2005 Twp. Board meeting requesting a four-way stop sign
at the intersection of Pine Tree and Dell Road and a reduced speed
limit of at least 35 mph along Dell Rd. Twp. Mgr. Elsinga commented
that he communicated this information to both the Delhi Division,
Ingham County Sheriff’s Office, and the Ingham County Road
Commission. The Sheriff’s Dept. said that they would elevate
speeding enforcement in this area.
FYI ITEMS
1. Letter dated 4/28/05 from Twp. Mgr. John Elsinga to John Midgley,
Mgr. Dir., Ingham County Rd. Commission re: four-way stop sign at
Pine Tree & Dell Rd. Intersection, speed limit on Dell Rd. between
Aurelius Rd. and Pine Tree Rd., and lack of visible road striping at
the intersection of Keller Rd. and Cedar St.
2. Lansing Board of Water & Light “Hometown People.Hometown Power”
Newsletter.
3. Newsletter from Linda Rasor, CEM, Lansing Board of Water & Light
re: Public Hearing on proposed increases in electric rates.
4. March 2005 edition of the Lansing Board of Water & Light’s
Newsletter, “the Energy Advocate”.
5. Consumers Energy Spring 2005 Newsletter “Touching Base”.
6. “Pride of Place” Article by Rob Gurwitt from the April 2005
edition of “Governing”.
7. Check Register and Warrant List dated April 26, 2005.
ADJOURNMENT
KETCHUM MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.
A Voice Poll was recorded as follows: All Ayes
Absent: Ammon
MOTION CARRIED
Meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m