DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP
BOARD
OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY DECEMBER 6, 2005
The Delhi Charter Township Board of Trustees met in
a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 6, 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, Treasurer Harry Ammon,
Clerk Evan Hope, Trustees John Hayhoe, Paul Krepps, Roy Sweet
Members Absent: Trustee Jerry Ketchum
Others Present:
John Elsinga, Twp. Mgr.
Jason Coker, Dir. of Accounting
Tracy Carney-Miller, Dir. of Community Development
James Lenon, POTW Maintenance Supervisor
Tricia Vander Ploeg, Admin. Secy./Dep. Supervisor
Amy Finch, Assistant Twp. Clerk/Deputy Clerk
SET/ADJUST AGENDA
HOPE MOVED TO ADD LATE (AGENDA) ITEM NO. 26 RESOLUTION NO. 2005-061 SUPPORT OF REGIONAL COLLABORATION EFFORTS.
A Voice Poll was recorded as follows: All Ayes
Absent: Ketchum
MOTION CARRIED
Supervisor Goodrich stated that the plaque that was to be presented
to Mike Hamilton (Certificate of Appreciation - Clarence Mike
Hamilton) did not get finished in time for this evenings
presentation. The plaque will be presented to Mr. Hamilton at the
January 3, 2006 Board of Trustees meeting.
RECOMMENDATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY AND BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY THEODORE DARBOR
The Board reviewed a memorandum dated November 22, 2005 from Stuart
Goodrich, Twp. Supervisor (ATTACHMENT I).
HAYHOE MOVED TO APPOINT THEODORE DARBOR TO THE DELHI TOWNSHIP DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD AND THE DELHI TOWNSHIP BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO FILL THE REMAINDER OF THE FOUR-YEAR TERM VACATED BY DEAN HULL, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 6, 2005; EXPIRING JULY 21, 2006.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Hayhoe, Hope, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich
Absent: Ketchum
MOTION CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39 CASE NO. 05-789
SECTION 6.2.4 FENCES, WALLS AND SCREENS, FIRST CONSIDERATION
The Board reviewed a memorandum dated November 10, 2005 from Twp.
Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT II).
AMMON MOVED UPON FIRST CONSIDERATION, TO ADOPT CASE NO. 05-789 AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39, SECTION 6.2.4, REGARDING FENCES, WALLS AND SCREENS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ADDITIONAL DETAIL REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION AND REGULATION OF FENCES, WALLS AND SCREENS WITHIN RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS OR ON PROPERTY UTILIZED FOR RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Hope, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe
Absent: Ketchum
MOTION CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING FOR ACCOUNTING SERVICES ABRAHAM AND
GAFFNEY, P.C.
The Board reviewed a memorandum dated November 30, 2005 from Twp.
Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT III).
AMMON MOVED TO APPROVE THE LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING WITH ABRAHAM & GAFFNEY, P.C., DATED NOVEMBER 18, 2005 FOR ACCOUNTING SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHED HOURLY RATES SET FORTH.
Twp. Mgr. Elsinga stated that Jason Coker, Director
of Accounting, has accepted a position with Consumers Energy
Company. Mr. Cokers last day of employment with Delhi Township will
be December 9, 2005. In the interim of hiring a new Director of
Accounting, Twp. Mgr. Elsinga stated that Abraham & Gaffney, P.C.,
will be hired to supervisor the accounting functions for the
existing Accounting Department staff.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Hope, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe
Absent: Ketchum
MOTION CARRIED
DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 111 MOTOR VEHICLE CODE,
FIRST CONSIDERATION
The Board reviewed a memorandum dated November 28, 2005 from Twp.
Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT IV).
HOPE MOVED UPON FIRST CONSIDERATION, TO ADOPT
DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 111 WHICH WOULD ADOPT THE MOTOR
VEHICLE CODE, THE UNIFORM TRAFFIC CODE AND SECTIONS 3101 AND 3102 OF
THE MICHIGAN INSURANCE CODE.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope
Absent: Ketchum
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-058 APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION TO
EXECUTE COMMERCIAL CREDIT CARD AGREEMENT
The Board reviewed a memorandum dated November 29, 2005 from Twp.
Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT V).
AMMON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2005-058, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A COMMERCIAL CARD AGREEMENT FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS WITH LaSALLE BANK.
Treasurer Ammon stated that credit cards would be
issued to Department Heads to purchase items that have previously
been approved in their budgets. Eventually, the credit cards will
also be issued to select employees.
The Managers office will be in charge of issuing the cards to
Department Heads until a Director of Accounting is hired.
Renee Sumerix, 2616 Frank St., Lansing asked the Board several
questions regarding the credit card agreement.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope, Krepps
Absent: Ketchum
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-059 REQUEST TO TRANSFER CLASS C LIQUOR
LICENSE FROM GNLF, INC. TO CITIZENS BANK
The Board reviewed a memorandum dated November 29, 2005 from Twp.
Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT VI).
KREPPS MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2005-059, APPROVING THE REQUEST FROM CITIZENS BANK TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF THE CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE, CURRENTLY IN ESCROW, FROM GNLF, INC. TO CITIZENS BANK.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope, Krepps, Sweet
Absent: Ketchum
MOTION CARRIED
RELEASE OF DEED RESTRICTION LOT 11, CEDAR HEIGHTS
SUBDIVISION
The Board reviewed memorandums dated November 17, 2005 from Twp.
Mgr. Elsinga and November 22, 2005 from Tracy Miller, Dir. of
Community Development (ATTACHMENT VII).
SWEET MOVED TO APPROVE THE RELEASE OF DEED RESTRICTION WHICH RELEASES SAID DEED RESTRICTION ON THE PREMISES DESCRIBED AT LOT 11, BLOCK E, CEDAR HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION (TAX PARCEL #33-25-05-11-353-016).
Tracy Miller, Director of Community Development
stated that in 1993, the Township received three tax reverted lots
from the State of Michigan (Lots 11, 12 & 13 of Cedar Heights
Subdivision). In 1996, the owners of Lot 10 (Jimmie and Jo Haines)
purchased Lot 11 from the Township and requested that a deed
restriction be placed on the lot. The restriction would disallow the
building of a house or duplex on this lot unless it was combined
with Lot 10.
In 2003, the Haines sold Lot 11 to Mr. Bryan Beland. At that time,
for an unknown reason, the deed restriction fell off the deed. In
2005, Mr. Beland sold Lot 11 to Michael Christie. Mr. Christie
purchased the property with the intent to build a single family home
on it. At no point did the title search reveal that the deed
restriction existed. In November 2005, Mr. Christie came into the
Community Development department to apply for a building permit.
Community Development staff was aware of this deed restriction and
were unable to issue Mr. Christie a building permit. The original
owners, the Haines who requested the deed restriction, have since
moved and Mr. Beland was unaware of the restriction, so it is
requested that the deed restriction be removed to allow Mr. Christie
to build a single family home on this property.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon
Absent: Ketchum
MOTION CARRIED
AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO RESOLUTION NO. 2004-080 FY 2005 GENERAL
FUND BUDGET
The Board reviewed a memorandum dated December 1, 2005 from Twp.
Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT VIII).
HAYHOE MOVED TO ADOPT AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO RESOLUTION NO. 2004-080 FY 2005 GENERAL FUND BUDGET.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Hayhoe, Hope, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich
Absent: Ketchum
MOTION CARRIED
AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO RESOLUTION NO. 2004-081 FY 2005 PARKS AND
RECREATION FUND BUDGET
The Board reviewed a memorandum dated December 1, 2005 from Twp.
Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT IX).
HOPE MOVED TO ADOPT AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO RESOLUTION NO. 2004-081 FY 2005 PARKS AND RECREATION FUND BUDGET.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Hope, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe
Absent: Ketchum
MOTION CARRIED
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO RESOLUTION NO. 2004-084 FY 2005 DEBT
SERVICE BUDGETS
The Board reviewed a memorandum dated December 1, 2005 from Twp.
Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT X).
KREPPS MOVE TO ADOPT AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO RESOLUTION NO. 2004-084 FY 2005 DEBT SERVICE BUDGETS.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Hope, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe
Absent: Ketchum
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-046 FY 2006 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
The Board reviewed a memorandum dated November 16, 2005 from Twp.
Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT XI).
AMMON MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2005-046, WHICH ADOPTS THE DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP FY 2006 GENERAL FUND BUDGET.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope
Absent: Ketchum
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-047 FY 2006 PARKS AND RECREATION FUND
BUDGET
The Board reviewed a memorandum dated November 16, 2005 from Twp.
Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT XII).
HAYHOE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2005-047, WHICH ADOPTS THE DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP FY 2006 PARKS AND RECREATION FUND BUDGET.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope, Krepps
Absent: Ketchum
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-048 FY 2006 FIRE EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND
APPARATUS FUND BUDGET
The Board reviewed a memorandum dated November 16, 2005 from Twp.
Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT XIII).
AMMON MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2005-048, WHICH ADOPTS THE DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP FY 2006 FIRE EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND APPARATUS FUND BUDGET.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope, Krepps, Sweet
Absent: Ketchum
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-049 FY 2006 WATER IMPROVEMENT FUND
BUDGET
The Board reviewed a memorandum dated November 16, 2005 from Twp.
Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT XIV).
HAYHOE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2005-049, WHICH ADOPTS THE DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP FY 2006 WATER IMPROVEMENT FUND BUDGET.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon
Absent: Ketchum
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-050 FY 2006 DEBT SERVICE BUDGETS
The Board reviewed a memorandum dated November 16, 2005 from Twp.
Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT XV).
SWEET MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2005-050, WHICH ADOPTS THE DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP FY 2006 DEBT SERVICE BUDGETS.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Hayhoe, Hope, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich
Absent: Ketchum
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-051 FY 2006 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND
BUDGET
The Board reviewed a memorandum dated November 16, 2005 from Twp.
Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT XVI).
KREPPS MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2005-051, WHICH ADOPTS THE DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP FY 2006 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND BUDGET.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Hope, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe
Absent: Ketchum
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-052 FY 2006 SEWER FUND BUDGET
The Board reviewed a memorandum dated November 16, 2005 from
Twp. Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT XVII).
HAYHOE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2005-052, WHICH ADOPTS THE DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP FY 2006 SEWER FUND BUDGET.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope
Absent: Ketchum
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-053 FY 2006 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY BUDGET
The Board reviewed a memorandum dated November 16, 2005 from Twp.
Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT XVIII).
KREPPS MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2005-053, WHICH APPROVES THE FY 2006 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BUDGET.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope
Absent: Ketchum
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-054 FY 2006 BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY BUDGET
The Board reviewed a memorandum dated November 16, 2005 from Twp.
Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT XIX).
HOPE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2005-054, WHICH APPROVES THE DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP FY 2006 BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BUDGET.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope, Krepps
Absent: Ketchum
MOTION CARRIED
PETITION FOR CHANGE OF ZONE CASE NO. 05-794 2363 CEDAR
STREET TAX PARCEL #33-25-05-15-201-010 DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP
RM-1, MULTIPLE FAMILY, TO RM MULTIPLE FAMILY, INTRODUCTION AND
FIRST CONSIDERATION
The Board reviewed a memorandum dated November 23, 2005 from the
Delhi Charter Township Planning Commission (ATTACHMENT XX).
AMMON MOVED UPON INTRODUCTION AND FIRST CONSIDERATION, TO APPROVE THE REZONING OF CASE NO. 05-794, 2363 CEDAR STREET, TAX PARCEL NUMBER 33-25-05-15-201-010, DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP, FROM RM-1, MULTIPLE FAMILY, TO RM, MULTIPLE FAMILY, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION BASED ON IT BEING CONSISTENT WITH THE MASTER PLAN.
Tracy Miller, Director of Community Development
stated that this is a Township initiated zoning request to change
the zoning on this property from RM-1 to RM. Ms. Miller stated that
in 1999, the Township amended the Zoning Ordinance text to stipulate
that the RM-1 and RM-2 zoning districts were no longer available for
new development. This would prevent the owner of the Holt Manor
Mobile Home Park from redeveloping the property in any fashion other
than the continued use. The Master Plan was modified in August of
2005 based on information that was gathered through workshops etc.
and more specifically, information gathered as a result of a
rezoning petition that was filed on this property in 1999 that
requested the rezoning of the property to commercial. Ms. Miller
stated that in 2005, when the Planning Commission and the
Township Board was reviewing the modifications to the Master
Plan, it was apparent that the community did not want Commercial
zoning in that area as a response to the 1999 request. The property
was kept on the Master Plan as Multiple Family.
The current zoning (RM-1) would need to be changed to RM in order
for any redevelopment to occur on this site. Ultimately, rezoning is
needed to bring this property into compliance with the Zoning
Ordinance that currently exists, as well as the Master Plan that was
adopted in 2005.
Trustee Krepps questioned why the Township initiated this request as
opposed to the owner. Ms. Miller stated that by eliminating the
ability for new or redevelopment to occur within a zoning district
(by not rezoning the property) could result in a regulatory taking
of the land.
Ms. Miller stated that there are approximately ten more cases (RM-1)
that will be brought before the Board for rezoning in the near
future.
Trustee Krepps questioned the zoning of this property on the current
Future Land Use Map. Ms. Miller stated that it is zoned Multiple
Family.
Renee Sumerix, 2616 Frank St., Lansing spoke in opposition to the
rezoning.
Rhea Buell, 2375 Main St., Holt spoke in opposition to the
rezoning.
Marsha Bowers, 4626 Krental Ave., Holt spoke in opposition to the
rezoning.
Marilyn Bashore, 2375 Main St., Holt questioned whether the letter
dated December 1, 2005 from Attorney Doug Austin, including the
attachment, are included in the record as opposition to the proposed
zoning. Supervisor Goodrich stated that the Board members received a
copy of that letter. Ms. Bashore spoke in opposition to the
rezoning.
Treasurer Ammon stated that the possibility of increased residents
in this area could be beneficial to the two shopping malls that abut
this property. The quality of the proposed development is very
important and that will be addressed as the project moves forward.
Treasurer Ammon continued, stating that the mobile home park is not
as viable as it has been in the past and he feels that this rezoning
will be beneficial to this area.
Trustee Krepps stated that commercial development would bring more
revenue to the Township in terms of both taxes and tax increment
financing from the Delhi Downtown Development Authority (DDA) as
opposed to residential. Twp. Mgr. Elsinga agreed. Twp. Mgr. Elsinga
continued stating that the two shopping centers that are in the
proximity of 2363 Cedar Street have not been economically healthy
since their inception approximately twenty-five (25) years ago. It
is observed that when residential and commercial properties are
blended it appears to have the highest and best combination use.
With the existing senior housing adjacent to Tile Mart, Twp. Mgr.
Elsinga stated that he feels that multi-family is a viable
alternative at this location.
Trustee Krepps stated he did not agree with the regulatory taking of
the land argument. If the corridor study determined that this area
would be best used for commercial as opposed to residential, which
for a financial standpoint makes more sense both for the Township
and the DDA, Trustee Krepps would like the DDA to market the
property and see what proposals arise.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope, Sweet
Nays: Krepps
Absent: Ketchum
MOTION CARRIED
PETITION FOR CHANGE OF ZONE CASE NO. 05-795 4330 KELLER
ROAD TAX PARCEL #33-25-05-14-176-015 DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP
RM-1, MULTIPLE FAMILY, TO RM MULTIPLE FAMILY, INTRODUCTION AND
FIRST CONSIDERATION
The Board reviewed a memorandum dated November 23, 2005 from the
Delhi Charter Township Planning Commission (ATTACHMENT XXI).
HAYHOE MOVED UPON INTRODUCTION AND FIRST CONSIDERATION, TO APPROVE THE REZONING OF CASE NO. 05-795, 4330 KELLER ROAD, TAX PARCEL NUMBER 33-25-05-14-176-015, DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP, FROM RM-1, MULTIPLE FAMILY, TO RM, MULTIPLE FAMILY, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION BASED IN IT BEING CONSISTENT WITH THE MASTER PLAN.
Ms. Miller stated that this is one of the properties
that are currently zoned to RM-1 that is either vacant or primed for
redevelopment and needs to be rezoned to RM in order to redevelop.
This property is set to be auctioned by the State of Michigan as a
tax reverted property in February 2006. Old Orchard Apartment has a
non-exclusive easement for use of this property and is currently
using the property for parking.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon
Absent: Ketchum
MOTION CARRIED
PETITION FOR CHANGE OF ZONE CASE NO. 05-796 4321 HOLT ROAD
TAX PARCEL #33-25-05-23-127-001 MATTHEW AND JENNIFER SCHROEDER
C-2, GENERAL BUSINESS TO TC, TOWN CENTER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST
CONSIDERATION
The Board reviewed a memorandum dated November 29, 2005 from the
Delhi Charter Township Planning Commission (ATTACHMENT XXII).
KREPPS MOVED UPON INTRODUCTION AND FIRST CONSIDERATION, TO APPROVE THE REZONING OF CASE NO. 05-796, 4321 HOLT ROAD, TAX PARCEL NUMBER 33-25-05-23-127-001, MATTHEW AND JENNIFER SCHROEDER, FROM C-2, GENERAL BUSINESS, TO TC, TOWN CENTER, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION BASED ON IT BEING CONSISTENT WITH THE MASTER PLAN.
Ms. Miller stated that the use of this property has
historically been a mixed use, which is residential and some
commercial component. As it exists today, the owner could continue
with that zoning. The owners (Matthew and Jennifer Schroeder) are
requesting the rezoning from Commercial to Town Center because they
would like to bring the use of this property into conformance with
the Ordinance.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Hayhoe, Hope, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich
Absent: Ketchum
MOTION CARRIED
SPECIAL USE PERMIT #05-244 5682 HOLT ROAD TAX PARCEL
#33-25-05-17-451-005 ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH
DAY ADVENTISTS 6,000 SQUARE FOOT CHURCH IN A-1 ZONING
The Board reviewed a memorandum dated November 23, 2005 from the
Delhi Charter Township Planning Commission (ATTACHMENT XXIII).
SWEET MOVED TO APPROVE THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT NO. 05-244, 5682 HOLT ROAD, TAX PARCEL #33-25-05-17-451-005, MICHIGAN CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS, TO PERMIT A 6,000 SQUARE FOOT CHURCH IN A-1, AGRICULTURAL, ZONED DISTRICT, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION:
1. THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION MAY REQUEST A TRAFFIC STUDY DURING THE SITE PLAN REVIEW PROCESS.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Hope, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe
Absent: Ketchum
MOTION CARRIED
SPECIAL USE PERMIT #05-245 4030 LEGACY PARKWAY TAX PARCEL
#33-25-05-02-200-048 AND 33-25-05-02-200-047 GREATER LANSING
ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS OFFICE BUILDING GREATER THAN 25,000 SQUARE
FEET
The Board reviewed a memorandum dated November 28, 2005 from the
Delhi Charter Township Planning Commission (ATTACHMENT XXIV).
AMMON MOVED TO APPROVE SPECIAL USE PERMIT #05-245, 4030 LEGACY PARKWAY, TAX PARCEL #33-25-05-02-200-047 AND 33-25-05-02-200-048, GREATER LANSING ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS, TO PERMIT AN OFFICE BUILDING GREATER THAN 25,000 SQUARE FEET, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Marsha Bowers, 7626 Krental Ave., Holt stated her
recollection as to why a Special Use Permit is required for a
building greater than 25,000 square feet.
Tim Guelsman, Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, stated that
they have been considering different properties over the greater
Lansing region for over two years. Two reasons they chose this
location was because of the location and the previous owner of the
property completed a lot of the legwork.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Hope, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe
Absent: Ketchum
MOTION CARRIED
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes Committee of the Whole Meeting of November
15, 2005
B. Approval of Minutes Regular Meeting of November 15, 2005
C. Approval of Minutes Special Joint Board/Park Commission Meeting
of November 9, 2005
D. Approval of Claims November 22, 2005 (ATTACHMENT XXV)
E. Approval of Payroll November 17, 2005 (ATTACHMENT XXVI)
F. Approval of Payroll December 1, 2005 (ATTACHMENT XXVII)
AMMON MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope
Absent: Ketchum
MOTION CARRIED
LATE AGENDA ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-061 SUPPORT OF REGIONAL COLLABORATION
EFFORTS
The Board reviewed a memorandum dated December 6, 2005 from Twp.
Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT XXVIII).
HOPE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2005-061 SUPPORTING REGIONAL COLLABORATION EFFORTS.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope, Krepps
Absent: Ketchum
MOTION CARRIED
REPORTS
SUPERVISOR
TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7TH AT 6:30 P.M.
Supervisor Goodrich reminded the Board of the Tree Lighting Ceremony
to be held on December 7, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.
POTTER PARK ZOO WONDERLAND OF LIGHTS DELHI TOWNSHIP NIGHT
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9TH FROM 5:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.
Supervisor Goodrich reminded the Board of the Potter Park Zoo
Wonderland of Lights, Delhi Township night on December 9, 2005.
Tricia Vander Ploeg, Administrative Secretary/Deputy Supervisor,
stated that every year the Zoo offers each municipality to sponsor
one night for their community. Township officials will hand out
candy canes and greet visitors, a Delhi Township Fire Engine will be
available for the children to observe.
There will be story telling and caroling. Santa and Mrs. Clause will
be in attendance greeting the children.
TREASURER
WINTER TAX BILLS
Treasurer Ammon stated that the Winter Tax process has began.
TRUSTEES
TRUSTEE KREPPS
Trustee Krepps stated that Trustee Hayhoe, Supervisor Goodrich and
himself were in attendance at a Legislative Reception sponsored by
Representative Dianne Byrum. The focus was on economic development.
The Michigan Economic Development Corporations CEO, Jim Epolito, in
addition to the LuAnna Simon, President of Michigan State
University, spoke about opportunities in the Lansing area such as
pursuing jobs in the twentieth century. Mr. Epolito stressed the
importance of regional corporation.
TOWNSHIP MANAGER
2005 BUDGET TRANSFERS
The Board reviewed a Request for 2005 Budget Transfer, General Fund
(ATTACHMENT XXIX).
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.