The Delhi Charter Township Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 20, 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, Jerry Ketchum, Paul Krepps, Roy Sweet

Others Present:
Al McFadyen, DDA Executive Dir.
Sandra Diorka, POTW Superintendent
Tracy Carney-Miller, Dir. of Community Development
Wendy Thielen, Assist. Twp. Mgr. of Human Resources
Tricia Vander Ploeg, Admin. Sec’y./Dep. Supervisor
Amy Finch, Assistant Twp. Clerk/Deputy Clerk


INTRODUCTIONS

Supervisor Goodrich recognized students from Holt High School; Steve Dougan, Ingham County Commissioner, District 14 and Eric Schertzing, Ingham County Treasurer that were in the audience for this evening’s meeting.


COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

Karen Conroy, Property Tax Coordinator, Ingham County Treasurer’s Office – presented the Property Tax Foreclosure: Financial Hardship Policy for Ingham County that was passed in August, 2005. Ms. Conroy stated that this financial hardship policy establishes the guidelines to assist delinquent taxpayers who want to maintain their property. The Treasurer’s goal is to assist taxpayers throughout the year to achieve their real property tax obligation, and to avoid foreclosure on parcels by taxpayers who demonstrate financial hardship contributed to their inability to meet real property tax obligations. Ms. Conroy stated that there are nineteen (19) properties in Delhi Township that are up for foreclosure this year. The County is working with some of these property owners by placing them on payment plans, which extends the March 31, 2006 deadline to pay.

Eric Schertzing, Ingham County Treasurer – stated that there are 143 properties this year that the State of Michigan foreclosed on. Next year, Mr. Schertzing stated that he expects half that figure. To deal with these parcels, under Michigan statute in 2003, the ability for a county to set up a Land Bank Authority was established. Mr. Schertzing, along with concurrence of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, has set up a Land Bank Authority, which the State Land Bank Fast Track Authority approved. This is a strategic economic development tool to deal with tax reverted properties, along with other properties that for various reasons may be brought in to the Land Bank for redevelopment, fix-up or new development, then turned back into the private sector to be put back on the tax rolls. Mr. Schertzing stated that the County Board of Commissioners has appointed four (4) members (County Commissioners within the County) to sit on the Authority along with himself. The Authority will be coming to Delhi Township, as well as other larger units within the County, asking for an official representative for a Housing Task Force to deal with housing issues throughout the County. Mr. Schertzing stated that many foreclosed parcels (odd shaped parcels, etc.) that are auctioned continue to come back through the foreclosure process. The Land Bank will try to intercede between the foreclosure and the auction process. To do this, the Land Bank Authority will try to acquire some of these properties and fix them rather than have them continue cycling through adding extra expense for the County in administrative overhead.
Steve Dougan, Ingham County Commissioner, District 14, 2455 Pine Tree Road, Holt –
stated that he appreciated the good work that the Delhi Township Board does for him as a citizen of Delhi Township. Supervisor Goodrich stated that Mr. Dougan is appreciated in the Township by keeping in touch with the Board.

Judge Thomas Boyd, 55th District Court – stated that he was appointed to the District Bench by Governor Granholm to replace Pamela McCabe, who retired this past summer. Judge Boyd introduced himself to the Board, stating that he previously worked in the Attorney General’s office as a Prosecutor for approximately ten (10) years, in addition to practicing civil law. Judge Boyd invited the public to stop by and visit the District Court.

Renee Sumerix – 2616 Frank St., Lansing – questioned whether the letters from Attorney Doug Austin dated December 15 and December 20, 2005 were placed on tonight’s agenda.


SET/ADJUST AGENDA

HOPE MOVED TO REVERSE ITEMS NO. 2 AND 3, ADD LATE AGENDA ITEM NO. 18 – AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO RESOLUTION NO. 2004-086, ADD LATE AGENDA ITEM NO. 19 – AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO RESOLUTION NO. 2004-080 AND REMOVE EXECUTIVE SESSION.

A Voice Poll was recorded as follows: All Ayes
MOTION CARRIED

In response to the two (2) letters being added as late agenda items (Renee Sumerix’s question under Public Comment), Clerk Hope stated that the letters pertained to an agenda item and any discussion, question, correspondence, etc. pertaining to an agenda item is given to each Board member for their review and would not be added as a separate agenda item.

Renee Sumerix – 2616 Frank St., Lansing – questioned whether the two (2) letters were placed in the agenda packets. Clerk Hope answered in the affirmative.


UNFINISHED BUSINESS

AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39 – CASE NO. 05-789 – SECTION 6.2.4 – FENCES, WALLS AND SCREENS, SECOND CONSIDERATION (PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39.114

The Board reviewed memorandums dated November 10, 2005 from Twp. Mgr. Elsinga and November 10, 2005 from Tracy Miller, Dir. of Community Development (ATTACHMENT I).

AMMON MOVED UPON SECOND 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 (TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39.114).

A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope, Ketchum, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon
MOTION CARRIED


NEW BUSINESS
DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 111 – MOTOR VEHICLE CODE, SECOND CONSIDERATION

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated November 28, 2005 from Twp. Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT II).

HOPE MOVED UPON SECOND 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: Hayhoe, Hope, Ketchum, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich
MOTION CARRIED


RESOLUTION NO. 2005-066 – APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT J. ROBINSON AS SPECIAL TOWNSHIP COUNSEL TO PROSECUTE ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated December 12, 2005 from Twp. Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT III).

HAYHOE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2005-066 WHICH APPOINTS ROBERT J. ROBINSON AS SPECIAL TOWNSHIP COUNSEL TO PROSECUTE VIOLATIONS TO TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 111 (MOTOR VEHICLE) AND ANY OTHER ORDINANCES AS DEEMED NECESSARY.

A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Hope, Ketchum, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe
MOTION CARRIED


RESOLUTION NO. 2005-060 – INCREASE IN MONTHLY SANITARY SEWER COMMODITY CHARGE

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated December 12, 2005 from Twp. Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT IV).

SWEET MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2005-060 – FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCREASING THE MONTHLY SANITARY SEWER COMMODITY CHARGE TO $3.75, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2006.

A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Ketchum, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope
MOTION CARRIED


PROPOSED DELHI TOWNSHIP POLICY NO. 125 – SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER PRIVACY

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated November 30, 2005 from Twp. Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT V).

KREPPS MOVED TO ADOPT DELHI TOWNSHIP POLICY NO. 125 – SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER PRIVACY.

A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope, Ketchum
MOTION CARRIED


2006 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated December 14, 2005 from Twp. Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT VI).

AMMON MOVED TO APPROVE THE 2006 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE FOR FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME EMPLOYEES OF DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP, WHICH INCLUDES A 2.6% INCREASE EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 26, 2005.

A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope, Ketchum, Krepps
MOTION CARRIED

Phil McGill, 4657 Richard St., Holt – questioned whether the increase included the Paid On-Call Fire Department staff. Wendy Thielen, Assist. Twp. Mgr. of Human Resources, stated that full-time regular, part-time employees and some seasonal Parks & Recreation employees are included in this pay schedule. Volunteer Paid-On Call employees are paid per run and are not included in this compensation schedule.

Marsha Bowers, 4626 Krental Ave., Holt – asked if the 2.6% increase was based on the Cost of Living Increase (CPI). Ms. Thielen stated that 1.6% is based on the 2004 CPI and 1% is based on a market increase to remain competitive within the region for wages. Ms. Bowers questioned who made this determination (the 1% market increase). Ms. Thielen stated that this was an item discussed during the preparation of the 2006 Budget.


2006 COMPENSATION FOR DELHI TOWNSHIP BOARD MEMBERS - SUPERVISOR

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated December 14, 2005 from Twp. Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT VII).

HAYHOE MOVED TO APPROVE A 2.6% INCREASE IN COMPENSATION FOR THE DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR FOR AN ANNUAL SALARY OF $22,215.80, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 26, 2005.

A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope, Ketchum, Krepps, Sweet
MOTION CARRIED

Kim Visscher, 4786 Furney St., Holt – stated that this question is for the next four (4) agenda items. Ms. Visscher questioned why the Board was getting a raise in 2006 when a raise was given last year (2005), which included a raise from the previous year (2004). Supervisor Goodrich stated that there were no raises approved in 2004 for the Board members. For 2005, the Supervisor’s compensation was increased for only one year. Ms. Visscher asked which Board members received the extra year increase. Supervisor Goodrich stated the Treasurer and Clerk.


2006 COMPENSATION FOR DELHI TOWNSHIP BOARD MEMBERS - TREASURER

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated December 14, 2005 from Twp. Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT VIII).

KETCHUM MOVED TO APPROVE A 2.6% INCREASE IN COMPENSATION FOR THE DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP TREASURER FOR AN ANNUAL SALARY OF $59,714.31, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 26, 2005.

A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope, Ketchum, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon
MOTION CARRIED


2006 COMPENSATION FOR DELHI TOWNSHIP BOARD MEMBERS - CLERK

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated December 14, 2005 from Twp. Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT IX).

HAYHOE MOVED TO APPROVE A 2.6% INCREASE IN COMPENSATION FOR THE DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP CLERK FOR AN ANNUAL SALARY OF $59,714.31, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 26, 2005.

A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Hayhoe, Hope, Ketchum, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich
MOTION CARRIED


2006 COMPENSATION FOR DELHI TOWNSHIP BOARD MEMBERS - TRUSTEE

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated December 14, 2005 from Twp. Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT X).

AMMON MOVED TO APPROVE A 2.6% INCREASE IN COMPENSATION FOR THE DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES FOR AN ANNUAL SALARY OF $10,093.26, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 26, 2005.

A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Hope, Ammon, Goodrich
Nays: Ketchum, Krepps, Sweet, Hayhoe
MOTION DEFEATED


PROPOSED TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 112 – WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT, FIRST CONSIDERATION

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated December 15, 2005 from Twp. Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT XI).

AMMON MOVED UPON FIRST CONSIDERATION, TO ADOPT TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 112 – WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT.

A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Ketchum, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope
MOTION CARRIED

Sandra Diorka, POTW Superintendent, stated that the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) required the Delhi Township Waste Water Treatment Plant to make revisions to its Sewer Use Ordinance. This Ordinance states the rules by which people are allowed to use the sewer. Part of the revision was to include the Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP).


RESOLUTION NO. 2005-064 – NEED AND NECESSITY – ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT – HUNTLEY SQUARE/BERKLEY SQUARE AREA

The Board reviewed memorandums dated December 15, 2005 from Twp. Mgr. Elsinga and November 23, 2005 from Tracy Miller, Dir. of Community Development (ATTACHMENT XII).

KREPPS MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2005-064, WHICH IS THE FIRST OF FIVE RESOLUTIONS, TO INITIATE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT TO DEFRAY FIFTY PERCENT (50%) OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS IN HUNTLEY SQUARE AND BERKLEY SQUARE SUBDIVISIONS.

A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope, Ketchum
MOTION CARRIED

Tracy Miller, Director of Community Development, stated that this is the second phase of a project that was started a couple of years ago that provided resurfacing of paved streets within Huntley Square/Berkley Square Subdivisions. The roads that are specified within this project will complete all of the roads that needed upgrading. The Ingham County Road Commission (ICRC) estimates that the total cost of the project will be $271,685.00. The Township/ICRC share of this would be 50% ($135,842.50). Two hundred and forty (240) properties, or three hundred and seven (307) benefits would benefit from the road improvement. Ms. Miller stated that the reason the benefits are higher than the properties are because the apartments are included in the benefits and the individual units of the apartments gain access off these roads. The estimated cost per benefit is $445.39. If approved, the project would go forward this summer (2006).

Trustee Ketchum asked if corner lots would be charged as two (2) benefits. Ms. Miller stated that corner lots are one (1) benefit. Trustee Ketchum asked what the conditions of the roads currently are. Ms. Miller stated that these roads are at the critical point where less expensive resurfacing can repair them. If these roads are let go a year or so, you would have a much higher cost to produce the same results because of the rate at which these roads are deteriorating. Trustee Ketchum asked if these roads would be overlaid. Ms. Miller stated that it is her understanding from the ICRC that the roads would be milled.


RESOLUTION NO. 2005-065 – SET PUBLIC HEARING – ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT/ROLL HUNTLEY SQUARE/BERKLEY SQUARE AREA

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated December 15, 2005 from Twp. Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT XIII).

SWEET MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2005-065, WHICH IS THE SECOND OF FIVE RESOLUTIONS IN WHICH PLANS AND ESTIMATES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE PROPOSED HUNTLEY SQUARE AND BERKLEY SQUARE AREA SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT BE FILED WITH THE TOWNSHIP CLERK, AND SETS A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 17, 2006 AT 8:00 P.M. TO DETERMINE ITS NEED AND NECESSITY.

A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope, Ketchum, Krepps
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, SECOND CONSIDERATION (PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 586)

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated November 23, 2005 from the Delhi Charter Township Planning Commission (ATTACHMENT XIV).

AMMON MOVED UPON SECOND 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 (ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 586).

A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope, Sweet
Nays: Ketchum, Krepps
MOTION CARRIED

Trustee Krepps stated that he had a question based on the letter dated December 19, 2005 (from Attorney Douglas Austin). Trustee Krepps asked if the point that was trying to be made through the letter was that the potential changes to the Land Use Map were made without that particular property (2363 Cedar Street) being mentioned in the hearings and proceedings. Ms. Miller stated that there is no requirement in the legislation that the Notice of Public Hearing contain every change that is being made, that the adoption of the document is in its entirety. Ms. Miller further stated that discussion was held with Delhi Township Attorney J. Richard Robinson regarding the process that was followed. Ms. Miller stated that she also provided Attorney Robinson with the documentation that the appropriate noticing requirements were completed. Ms. Miller stated that Attorney Robinson found that everything was done properly and that the document was adopted according to what the law requires. Trustee Krepps questioned an amendment or change that was made that Peter Stoughton, Assistant Planner, referred to as “housekeeping changes”. Ms. Miller stated that early on in the process, there were a number of workshops held where members of the public, members of the Board and members of the Planning Commission attended to talk about the possible scope of changes to the Land Use Plan. One of the things that came out of the discussions was that there were a number of properties in existence that were initially zoned or rezoned prior to the 2005 amendments that were different than shown on the Future Land Use Map. It is appropriate to bring these changes into the Master Plan when an amendment is done. These types of changes were things that would fall under the housekeeping category. This particular property has always been zoned multiple family and there was significant discussion from the residents of the area and the community that commercial was probably not the appropriate future land use. The Planning Commission considered it a housekeeping issue to make the Master Plan consistent with what the zoning of the property was and the future use that would most likely remain. The designation was changed from commercial on the Future Land Use Plan to high density residential, which includes multiple family. Trustee Krepps stated that he felt that the people that are challenging this idea would assert that the opposition at that time to commercial on that property was specifically tied to the Wal-Mart plan. Trustee Krepps questioned if you take that out of the equation, were there other discussions, meetings or Public Hearings where people expressed opposition to commercial in general for that area in order to make that determination. Ms. Miller stated that she could not speak to whether any one individual appeared or not, but that there were ample opportunities, including formally noticed public hearings, where members of the public were invited to review the drafts of the plan which included the modification. Trustee Ketchum stated that during the Wal-Mart rezoning, the question of rezoning that property to commercial was brought up. At that time, the residents that lived in the mobile home park did not want to lose their homes, so they were against the rezoning to commercial. Trustee Ketchum stated that it was his recall that the Board made a consensus (possibly during the discussion regarding the stop light at the end of Delhi Commerce Drive) that the whole area would eventually be commercial. Trustee Hayhoe stated that he realizes commercial properties bring more tax dollars into the community as opposed to residential, however, there are currently nine (9) empty spots in the Cedar Park Plaza and he would not want to see another commercial building with more empty spots. Trustee Hayhoe stated that he would like to keep this area zoned multiple residential. Clerk Hope stated that in regards to Trustees Ketchum and Krepps comments, he could understand why the residents in 1999 were against commercial zoning because they were not in favor of Wal-Mart and why they would be in favor of it today because they don’t want apartments. However, as a Board, the members could not deny the rezoning because of Wal-Mart, the decision had to be made on the rezoning only and nothing else. The decision was made to not allow commercial rezoning. In response to Trustee Hayhoe’s comment, Trustee Krepps agreed that another strip mall type feature would not be good for this area. However, Trustee Krepps stated that there are other opportunities, such as medical complexes or other possibilities that could be good for the Township

Renee Sumerix, 2616 Frank St., Lansing - spoke in opposition to the Change of Zone Case No. 05-794.

Marsha Bowers, 4626 Krental Ave., Holt - spoke in opposition to the Change of Zone Case No. 05-794.

Kim Visscher, 4786 Furney St., Holt - spoke in opposition to the Change of Zone Case No. 05-794.

Trustee Ketchum stated that he feels the Board should pay attention to what kind of development the residents want in the community. Trustee Ketchum further stated that the results of the Citizen Survey showed that the majority of the residents in the Township do not want more high density residential in the Township, they want more commercial. Trustee Ketchum stated that by leaving the zoning as it currently is (RM-1), everything on that property would remain the same. If at some point, commercial rezoning were requested, the request would have to come back to the Board. Trustee Ketchum stated that possibly that area cannot support commercial at this time but maybe five (5) to ten (10) years from now it could. If a residential development were allowed in this area, there would be no chance of putting a commercial development in that area. Trustee Ketchum stated that he is not in favor of this rezoning.

Treasurer Ammon stated that he does not disagree with low-impact commercial zoning for this property, but he stated that he does not see anyone asking for that rezoning. Treasurer Ammon continued, stating that there are empty buildings in the Cedar Park Plaza and vacancies in the L & L Plaza because of the lack of support, whether from residents that live close or in the outlying subdivisions. The high-density residential zoning could be a potential for people to help support the businesses. Treasurer Ammon stated that he is in favor of the rezoning.

Trustee Hayhoe stated that the Board could table this case and wait for a developer to come in or be proactive and rezone this property.

Trustee Sweet stated that he used to live in the mobile home park and at that time there were two to three hundred people living there. Over the last 20, years more than half of the mobile homes have left and it appears that there is not a demand to move more homes into the park. Trustee Sweet feels that redeveloping this property is a good idea.

Supervisor Goodrich stated that he spoke with Mr. Levandowski of L & L Food Centers, in addition to employees of Kroger, who are excited about the fact that there may be more people coming in to help offset and use the facilities in the area. Supervisor Goodrich stated that he believes this rezoning would be an asset to the gateway of the Township.

Richard Bashore, 2375 Main St., Holt – questioned who was requesting the rezoning of this property. Mr. Bashore also spoke in opposition of the Change of Zone Case No. 05-794.

In response to Mr. Richard Bashore’s question regarding who requested this rezoning, Treasurer Ammon referred to a letter dated October 17, 2005 from Joseph S. Ajlouny, Jr., Co-Owner and General Manager of the Holt Manor Mobile Home Park, Inc. The letter stated “the owners of Holt Manor Mobile Home Park fully and confidently support the prospective rezoning of our parcel from RM-1 to RM”.

Trustee Krepps stated that if the owner of the Mobile Home Park is requesting that the parcel be rezoned, he should be at this meeting. Trustee Krepps stated that he is voting no on this rezoning because he feels that the property is ripe for redevelopment and there is opportunity there. If the property owner is willing to do this, the next question should be what is the highest and best use for this property.

Tamara Berg, 3831 Cornice Falls Dr., Holt – spoke in opposition to the Change of Zone Case No. 05-794. Ms. Berg stated that from living in the community for as long as she has and having been part of the earlier activities talking about the use of this property, she is very confused. Ms. Berg stated that what she has heard tonight is not what she recalls. Ms. Berg stated that she is not really sure why this is occurring and that she is extremely disappointed and shocked.

Mike Hamilton, 4541 Sycamore – stated that the Board should table this Change of Zone for further review.


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, SECOND CONSIDERATION (PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 587)

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated November 23, 2005 from the Delhi Charter Township Planning Commission (ATTACHMENT XV).

HOPE MOVED UPON SECOND 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 ON IT BEING CONSISTENT WITH THE MASTER PLAN (ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 587).

A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope, Ketchum, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon
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, SECOND CONSIDERATION (PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 588)

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated November 29, 2005 from the Delhi Charter Township Planning Commission (ATTACHMENT XVI).

AMMON MOVED UPON SECOND 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 (ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 588).

A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Hayhoe, Hope, Ketchum, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich
MOTION CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approval of Minutes – Committee of the Whole Meeting of December 6, 2005

B. Approval of Minutes – Regular Meeting of December 6, 2005

C. Approval of Claims – December 6, 2005 (ATTACHMENT XVII)

D. Approval of Payroll – December 15, 2005 (ATTACHMENT XVIII)

E. Appointment to Delhi Township Planning Commission – John Hayhoe
(ATTACHMENT XIX)

F. Reappointment to Delhi Township Zoning Board of Appeals – Jerry Ketchum
(ATTACHMENT XX)

G. Resolution No. 2005-062 – Streetlight Special Assessment District/Roll – Watts
Landing Condominiums (ATTACHMENT XXI)

H. Resolution No. 2005-063 – Consumers Energy Change in Standard Streetlighting Contract – Request No. 06240069 – Watts Landing Condominiums Acceptance of Sanitary Sewer System – Aspen Centre, Phase I (ATTACHMENT XXII)

I. Acceptance of Sanitary Sewer System – Aspen Centre, Phase I (ATTACHMENT XXIII)

HAYHOE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED.

A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Hope, Ketchum, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe
MOTION CARRIED


AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO RESOLUTION NO. 2004-086 – FY 2005 SEWER FUND BUDGET

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated December 20, 2005 from Twp. Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT XXIV).

AMMON MOVED TO ADOPT AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO RESOLUTION NO. 2004-086 – FY 2005 SEWER FUND BUDGET.

A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Ketchum, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope
MOTION CARRIED


AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO RESOLUTION NO. 2004-080 – FY 2005 GENERAL FUND BUDGET

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated December 20, 2005 from Twp. Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT XXV).

HOPE MOVED TO ADOPT AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO RESOLUTION NO. 2004-080 – FY 2005 GENERAL FUND BUDGET.

A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope, Ketchum
MOTION CARRIED


REPORTS

SUPERVISOR

TOWNSHIP MANAGER ELSINGA

Supervisor Goodrich informed the Board that Township Manager Elsinga is absent from this evenings meeting due to an illness in the family.


INGHAM COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT – RECYCLING

The Board reviewed a letter dated December 8, 2005 from the Ingham County Health Department (ATTACHMENT XXVI).

Supervisor Goodrich stated that he received information from the Ingham County Health Department regarding the closing of the Ingham County Regional Recycling centers in Webberville, Leslie and Mason. Also received was information regarding remaining recycling sites in Ingham and Eaton Counties in addition to recycling site locations for items such as household batteries, waste oil, etc.


POTTER PARK ZOO WONDERLAND OF LIGHTS, DELHI TOWNSHIP NIGHT

Supervisor Goodrich stated that the Potter Park Zoo Wonderland of Lights, Delhi Township night (December 9, 2005) was very well attended. Trustee Krepps, Sweet and Hayhoe, Clerk Hope and himself handed out candy canes.


LANSING MAYOR ELECT VIRG BERNERO

Supervisor Goodrich stated that Lansing Mayor Elect Virg Bernero asked him to serve on a transitional regionalization team. The team is working on regional cooperation. There are approximately seven (7) to eight (8) teams along with eighteen different committees bringing forth ideas that they feel will be beneficial to Lansing and the region.



TREASURER

TAX COLLECTION

Treasurer Ammon stated that the tax collection process has started and approximately $9,000,000 of the $29,000,000 has been collected. The remainder of this week and next week will be busy for the Treasurer’s Office.



TRUSTEES

TRUSTEE KETCHUM

INGHAM COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT – RECYCLING

Trustee Ketchum stated that he appreciated the recycling information from the Ingham County Health Department.


SNOW REMOVAL

Trustee Ketchum stated that he received a complaint from a resident regarding snow removal on the sidewalks.



TRUSTEE HAYHOE

FRAN WILCOX, HOLT COMMUNITY NEWS

Trustee Hayhoe thanked Fran Wilcox, Staff Writer, Holt Community News, for the articles she has written regarding Delhi Township.


MIKE KEEN

Trustee Hayhoe stated that Mike Keen, Planning Commission member, is home from the hospital. Trustee Hayhoe stated that hopefully Mike will return to the Planning Commission soon as the members miss him.


DEPUTY BRAD DELANEY

Trustee Hayhoe stated that Deputy Brad Delaney was in attendance at this evening’s meeting. Deputy Delaney is a Holt graduate now employed with the Ingham County Sheriff’s Department. The Kiwanis put Deputy Delaney through the Police Academy during his senior year of high school. Trustee Hayhoe stated that Deputy Delaney will be a positive person in the community. Supervisor Goodrich also stated that Deputy Delaney is on the Sheriff’s dive team.



TOWNSHIP MANAGER

MONTHLY REPORT – NOVEMBER 2005

The Board reviewed the November 2005 Monthly Township Manager’s report (ATTACHMENT XXVII).


OUTFALL SEWER PROJECT UPDATE

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated December 14, 2005 from Sandra Diorka, POTW Superintendent (ATTACHMENT XXVIII).

Sandra Diorka, POTW Superintendent, stated that during the POTW Outfall Sewer Project there was some disturbance of the stream bank of the Grovenburg Drain. A change order was approved in October to correct the problem but for whatever reason, the contractor did not come out to fix the problem.

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issued a Notice of Non-Compliance on November 30, 2005 pertaining to the stream bank erosion. Ms. Diorka stated that since the change order was already in place, DEQ gave a thirty (30) day time limit to complete the work, which was met.


LIMITED COMMENTS

Mike Hamilton, 4541 Sycamore, Holt – stated that there are many vacancies in the shopping centers located in the Township. Mr. Hamilton stated that he has heard that the Board is not friendly to new businesses and it is his hope that in the New Year, the Board makes it a priority to get new businesses into the community. Supervisor Goodrich stated that he is working on this. He has met with some of the new business owners. Supervisor Goodrich stated that Al McFadyen, DDA Executive Director and the DDA members are also working on this.


ADJOURNMENT

Meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m.