The Delhi Charter Township Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 in the Multipurpose Room at the Community Services Center, 2074 Aurelius Road, Holt, Michigan. Supervisor Goodrich called the meeting to order at 7:57 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:
John Elsinga, Twp. Mgr.
Rick Royston, Fire Chief
Sandra Diorka, POTW Superintendent
Tracy Carney-Miller, Dir. of Community Development
Wendy Thielen, Assist. Twp. Mgr. of Human Resources
Tricia Vander Ploeg, Admin. Assistant/Dep. Supervisor
Amy Finch, Assistant Twp. Clerk/Deputy Clerk



2005 ANNUAL REPORT – FIRE DEPARTMENT

Fire Chief Rick Royston gave the 2005 Annual Fire Department Report (ATTACHMENT I).



NEW BUSINESS

RESCHEDULE FEBRUARY 21, 2006 MEETING OF THE DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated February 1, 2006 from Clerk Hope (ATTACHMENT II).

HOPE MOVED TO RESCHEDULE THE FEBRUARY 21, 2006 TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETINGS TO WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2006 DUE TO THE SPECIAL ELECTION ON FEBRUARY 21ST.

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


PURCHASE OF A 2006 FORD EXPEDITION FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT

The Board reviewed memorandums dated February 3, 2006 from Twp. Mgr. Elsinga and Rick Royston, Fire Chief (ATTACHMENT III).

KETCHUM MOVED TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A 2006 FORD EXPEDITION FROM CENTRAL FORD SALES FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,940.96 AND TO DISPOSE OF THE 1996 CHEVY LUMINA (VIN #2G1WL52M1T9253314) IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN AUCTION.

Trustee Krepps questioned the State bid process. Fire Chief Royston stated that any automobile dealer that desired could get into the State incentive bid process.

Trustee Ketchum questioned the vehicle replacements. Fire Chief Royston stated that the Chevy Lumina would be replaced and the Dodge Durango would be passed down to the weekend on-call officers and the Fire Inspector.

Nick Hurwitch, Michigan State University Journalism student asked what the cost of the vehicle would be. Supervisor Goodrich stated $24,940.96.

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


AGREEMENT FOR FIRE SERVICES BETWEEN DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP AND ALAIEDON TOWNSHIP

The Board reviewed memorandums dated February 2, 2006 from Twp. Mgr. Elsinga and January 16, 2006 from Rick Royston, Fire Chief (ATTACHMENT IV).

HAYHOE MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT FOR FIRE SERVICES BETWEEN DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP AND ALAIEDON TOWNSHIP, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2006.

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


AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP AND KEYSTONE DESIGN GROUP – CSC REMODEL PROJECT BIDDING AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated February 2, 2006 from Twp. Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT V).

SWEET MOVED TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP AND KEYSTONE DESIGN GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,315 FOR BIDDING AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION RELATIVE TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER REMODEL PROJECT.

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


AGREEMENT BETWEEN DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP AND MOORE TROSPER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER (CSC) REMODEL PROJECT

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated February 3, 2006 from Twp. Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT VI).

AMMON MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP AND MOORE TROSPER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER (CSC) REMODEL PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $265,000 SUBJECT TO LEGAL COUNSELS REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS.

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


AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO RESOLUTION NO. 2006-003 – RESCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT – HUNTLEY SQUARE AND BERKLEY SQUARE AREA

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated February 1, 2006 from Twp. Mgr. Elsinga (ATTACHMENT VII).

HAYHOE MOVED TO ADOPT AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO RESOLUTION NO. 2006-003, WHICH RESCHEDULES THE PUBLIC HEARING ORIGINALLY SET FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2006 AT 8:00 P.M. AND MOVES IT TO WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2006 AT 8:00 P.M. TO HEAR OBJECTIONS TO THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT ROLL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE HUNTLEY SQUARE AND BERKLEY SQUARE AREA DUE TO THE SPECIAL ELECTION ON FEBRUARY 21, 2006.

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


RESOLUTION NO. 2006-004 – CHANGE OF STREET NAME

The Board reviewed memorandums dated February 3, 2006 from Twp. Mgr. Elsinga and January 31, 2006 from Tracy Miller, Director of Community Development (ATTACHMENT VIII).

KREPPS MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2006-004 WHICH CHANGES THE NAME OF GATEWAY DRIVE TO YARROW DRIVE WITHIN CENTENNIAL ESTATES PHASE I.

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



ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT

PETITION FOR CHANGE OF ZONE – CASE NO. 04-768 – 2700 BLOCK OF GROVENBURG ROAD – TAX PARCEL NUMBER 33-25-05-08-152-007 – SPENCE BATTEN – A-1, AGRICULTURAL, TO R-1C, ONE-FAMILY MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, SECOND CONSIDERATION (PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE 590)

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated January 10, 2006 from Tracy Miller, Director of Community Development (ATTACHMENT IX).

SWEET MOVED UPON SECOND CONSIDERATION, TO APPROVE THE REZONING OF CASE NO. 04-768, 2700 BLOCK OF GROVENBURG ROAD, TAX PARCEL NUMBER 33-25-05-08-152-007 (6.45 ACRES), SPENCE BATTEN, 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 (ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 590).

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


PETITION FOR CHANGE OF ZONE – CASE NO. 05-785 – 2754 GROVENBURG ROAD – TAX PARCEL NUMBER 33-25-05-08-152-008 – SPENCE BATTEN – A-1, AGRICULTURAL, TO R-1C, ONE-FAMILY MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, SECOND CONSIDERATION (PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 591)

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated January 10, 2006 from Tracy Miller, Director of Community Development (ATTACHMENT X).

KETCHUM MOVED UPON SECOND CONSIDERATION, TO APPROVE THE REZONING OF CASE NO. 05-785, 2754 GROVENBURG ROAD, TAX PARCEL NUMBER 33-25-05-08-152-008 (2.05 ACRES), SPENCE BATTEN, 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 (ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 591).

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


AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39 – CASE NO. 05-782 – CONDITIONAL ZONING, SECOND CONSIDERATION (PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39.115)

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated January 11, 2006 from Tracy Miller, Director of Community Development (ATTACHMENT XI).

HOPE MOVED UPON SECOND CONSIDERATION, TO ADOPT CASE NO. 05-782 AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39, SECTION 9.3.1, PETITION TO TOWNSHIP BOARD, WITH REGARDS TO CONDITIONAL ZONING AND THE CORRECTION OF THE TITLE OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, IF NECESSARY, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION (ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39.115).

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


AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39 – CASE NO. 05-797 – USES PERMITTED BY SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN C-3 HIGHWAY SERVICES DISTRICT, SECOND CONSIDERATION (PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39.116)

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated January 12, 2006 from Tracy Miller, Director of Community Development (ATTACHMENT XII).

HAYHOE MOVED UPON SECOND CONSIDERATION, TO ADOPT CASE NO. 05-797 AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39, SECTION 5.11.5 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDING OUTDOOR STORAGE OF MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY AND OTHER SIMILAR USES TO USES PERMITTED BY SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN AREAS ZONED C-3, HIGHWAY SERVICES, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION (ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39.116).

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


AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39 – CASE NO. 05-798 – LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS, SECOND CONSIDERATION (PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39.117)

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated January 12, 2006 from Tracy Miller, Director of Community Development (ATTACHMENT XIII).

KREPPS MOVED UPON SECOND CONSIDERATION, TO ADOPT CASE NO. 05-798 AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39, SECTION 6.10.1.7, OFF-STREET PARKING AREAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ALTERNATIVE PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING WHEN PAVING TECHNIQUES ARE PROPOSED THAT PROVIDE FOR STORMWATER STORAGE OR DRAINAGE, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION (ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39.117)

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


AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39 – CASE NO. 05-799 – PRIVATE ROADS, SECOND CONSIDERATION (PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39.118)

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated January 12, 2006 from Tracy Miller, Director of Community Development (ATTACHMENT XIV).

AMMON MOVED UPON SECOND CONSIDERATION, TO ADOPT CASE NO. 05-799 AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39, SECTION 6.13, PRIVATE ROADS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING PRIVATE ROADS ONLY WHEN THEY SERVE CONDOMINIUMS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION (ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39.118).

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


AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39 – CASE NO. 05-800 – SIDE YARD SETBACKS, SECOND CONSIDERATION (PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39.119)

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated January 12, 2006 from Tracy Miller, Director of Community Development (ATTACHMENT XV).

AMMON MOVED UPON SECOND CONSIDERATION, TO ADOPT CASE NO. 05-800 AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39, SECTIONS 5.21.5, 5.3.4, 5.4.3, AND 5.5.3 PERTAINING TO SIDE YARD SETBACKS WITHIN A-1, AGRICULTURAL; R-1B, ONE-FAMILY LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL; R-1C, ONE-FAMILY MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND R-1D, ONE AND TWO-FAMILY HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION (ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39.119).

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


AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39 – CASE NO. 05-801 – PERMITTING OF SIGNAGE IN ASSOCIATION WITH HOME OCCUPATIONS, INTRODUCTION AND FIRST CONSIDERATION

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated January 30, 2006 from Tracy Miller, Director of Community Development (ATTACHMENT XVI).

HAYHOE MOVED UPON INTRODUCTION AND FIRST CONSIDERATION, TO ADOPT CASE NO. 05-801 AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39, SECTION 5.1.11, WHICH PERMITS THE USE OF SIGNAGE (AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 6.9.9 (B)) IN ASSOCIATION WITH HOME OCCUPATIONS FOR WALL SIGNS ONLY, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.

Tracy Miller, Director of Community Development, stated that Section 6.9.9 of Ordinance No. 39 was changed to specially permit limited size wall signs associated with home occupations. However, section 5.1.11 was not simultaneously changed to bring the two sections into compliance. By approval of this case, the two sections will be in compliance.
Trustee Krepps questioned what constituted a “wall sign”. Ms. Miller stated that a wall sign is a sign that could be mounted on the wall of a building.

Trustee Ketchum questioned the size limitations on these signs. Ms. Miller stated that the size limitation is four (4) square feet.

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


AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39 – CASE NO. 05-803 – ADDITION TO THE LIST OF “ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS”, INTRODUCTION AND FIRST CONSIDERATION

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated January 30, 2006 from Tracy Miller, Director of Community Development (ATTACHMENT XVII).

KETCHUM MOVED UPON INTRODUCTION AND FIRST CONSIDERATION, TO ADOPT CASE NO. 05-803 AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 39, SECTION 5.1.1, WHICH ADDS R1-E, ONE-FAMILY HIGH-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, TO THE LIST OF “ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS”, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.

Tracy Miller, Director of Community Development, stated that the R1-E district is a district that has been in existence for a long time but was left off the establishment of districts list. This district needs to be added to the list to make it comprehensively accurate.

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


AMENDMENT TO SUBDIVISION CONTROL ORDINANCE NO. 88 – CASE NO. 05-806 – FINANCIAL GUARANTEES AND THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS, INTRODUCTION AND FIRST CONSIDERATION

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated January 30, 2006 from Tracy Miller, Director of Community Development (ATTACHMENT XVIII).

AMMON MOVED UPON INTRODUCTION AND FIRST CONSIDERATION, TO ADOPT CASE NO. 05-806 AMENDING SUBDIVISION CONTROL ORDINANCE NO. 88, SECTIONS 3.4.3, 5.5.1, 5.5.2 AND 5.5.3, PERTAINING TO THE USE OF FINANCIAL GUARANTEES AND THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS PRIOR TO FINAL PLAT OR CONDOMINIUM APPROVALS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.

Tracy Miller, Director of Community Development, stated that discussion was held (September 6, 2005 Public Administration meeting and September 20, 2005 Committee of the Whole meeting) on this issue. Ms. Miller stated that the proposed modifications state that the Township would continue to accept financial guarantees limited to irrevocable letters of credit or cash escrows. Bonds would not be accepted due to the fundamental difficulty in accessing the bonds if the need arose. In the circumstance of a platted subdivision, four (4) building permits would be issued after final plat approval by the Township Board. Certificates of Occupancy would not be issued for those structures until the public improvements were completed, inspected and accepted.

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


FINAL PLAT – MEADOW RIDGE SUBDIVISION NO. 5

The Board reviewed a memorandum dated January 30, 2006 from Tracy Miller, Director of Community Development (ATTACHMENT XIX).

SWEET MOVED TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT FOR MEADOW RIDGE SUBDIVISION NO. 5, A PART OF THE NORTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 20, T3N, R2W, DELHI TOWNSHIP.

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


CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approval of Minutes – Committee of the Whole Meeting of January 17, 2006

B. Approval of Minutes – Regular Meeting of January 17, 2006

C. Approval of Claims – January 17, 2006 (ATTACHMENT XX)

D. Approval of Claims – January 31, 2006 (ATTACHMENT XXI)

E. Approval of Payroll – January 26, 2006 (ATTACHMENT XXII)

F. Petition the Lansing Board of Water and Light for Water District – Wooded Valley Estates (ATTACHMENT XXIII).

AMMON MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED.

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



REPORTS

SUPERVISOR

RED TEAM

The Board reviewed the RED Team February Forum (ATTACHMENT XXIV).

Supervisor Goodrich stated that the RED Team meeting is scheduled for February 16, 2006 at the MSU University Club on Forest Road. Supervisor Goodrich stated that if any Board member would like to attend reservations are required.

INGHAM COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION 2006 PROJECTS

The Board reviewed the Ingham County Road Commission Notice of Public Hearing-2006 Proposed Construction (ATTACHMENT XXV).

Supervisor Goodrich stated that this summer (2006), the Ingham County Road Commission will be replacing the bridge over Sycamore Creek on College Road. Supervisor Goodrich stated that if the Township did not take the initiative
on replacing the Pine Tree Road bridge in 2005, it would have been added to the Ingham County Road Commission's 2006 proposed construction list.

CATA REQUEST FOR LETTER OF SUPPORT

The Board reviewed a letter dated January 23, 2006 from Sandra L. Draggoo, Executive Director, CATA (ATTACHMENT XXVI).

Supervisor Goodrich stated that the Capital Area Transportation Authority has asked the Board to send a letter of support for the Capital Area Transportation Authority’s FY 2007 federal funding request. Supervisor Goodrich stated that letters will be sent to Representative Mike Rogers and Senator Debbie Stabenow showing the Township’s support.

HOLT LIONS CLUB SPAGHETTI DINNER

Supervisor Goodrich stated that the Holt Lions Club will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner Fund Raiser on February 24, 2006 from 4:30-7:00 p.m. at the Holt United Methodist Church.


TREASURER

4TH QUARTER 2005 INVESTMENT REPORT

Treasurer Ammon gave his 4th quarter investment report (ATTACHMENT XXVII).

STEVE KIRINOVIC-INTERIM DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING – GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING STANDARD BOARD (GASB40)

Treasurer Ammon stated that Steve Kirinovic, Interim Director of Accounting, will be attending the February 22, 2006 Board of Trustees meeting to explain the requirements of GASB40. This is a change that will be affecting the accounting system. In addition, a part of this change will affect how the Treasurer’s report and investment policies will transpire.


CLERK

ELECTIONS

Clerk Hope stated that the Clerk’s office will be extra busy with elections this year. Clerk Hope stated that he will discuss the elections further at future meetings.


TRUSTEES

TRUSTEE HAYHOE

HOLT COMMUNITY NEWS ARTICLE

Trustee Hayhoe thanked Fran Wilcox, Staff Writer, Holt Community News, for the article printed in the Community News regarding the lack of citizen attendance at Township Board meetings.

SERVICE CLUB FUNCTIONS

Trustee Hayhoe stated that Board members should, as representatives of the Township, attend fundraising functions hosted by the area service clubs.


SUPERVISOR cont’d

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TRAINING

Supervisor Goodrich stated that he and Fire Chief Royston attended an Emergency Management training on Wednesday evening (February 1, 2006) at the Ingham County Sheriff’s office.


TOWNSHIP MANAGER

MONTHLY REPORT – DECEMBER 2005 / JANUARY 2006

The Board reviewed the December 2005/January 2006 Manager’s Office monthly report (ATTACHMENT XXVIII).

Twp. Mgr. Elsinga stated that the Capital Area District Library (CADL) will be asking for At lease a renewal millage of 1.46 mills for either four (4) or eight (8) years (probably four (4) years). A tenth of a mill (total 1.56 mills) could be asked for to maintain the level of services currently provided with increased technology. An additional .04 mills may be requested (total 1.60 mills) to budget for optional capital improvements at the branches, for an additional for $300,000 per year. Twp. Mgr. Elsinga stated that if the Board does not object, he will present to CADL, as a Delhi Township representative, that Delhi takes care of their own library and that it is his opinion that Delhi Township citizens would probably not support the additional .04 mills. There was consensus from the Board regarding the additional .04 mills.


INGHAM COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION DENIAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR WOODED VALLEY ESTATES UPDATE

The Board reviewed a letter dated January 25, 2006 from Tracy Miller, Director of Community Development (ATTACHMENT XXIX).


LIMITED COMMENTS

Frank Badalamente, 1900 Persimmon Path, Holt - asked if there were any thoughts of increasing the fire department millage. Supervisor Goodrich stated that there is a six (6) year Fire Department Replacement & Training millage that was approved two (2) years ago.


EXECUTIVE SESSION – TOWNSHIP MANAGER REVIEW

Enter into Executive Session – 9:10 p.m.

HOPE MOVED TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING
THE TOWNSHIP MANAGER PERFORMANCE REVIEW.

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

Regular meeting reconvened at 9:48 p.m.


ADJOURNMENT

Meeting Adjourned at 9:48 p.m.

FYI
1. Letter dated January 18, 2006 to Steve Anderson, re: group health insurance.
2. Letter dated January 18, 2006 from Ingham County Treasurer Eric Schertzing re: 2005 year in review.
3. Consumer Energy Winter 2005-2006 Newsletter.