DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP
BOARD
OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2006
The Delhi Charter Township Board of Trustees met in
a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 in the Multipurpose Room
at the Community Services Center, 2074 Aurelius Road, Holt,
Michigan. Supervisor Goodrich called the meeting to order at 7:34
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.
James Lenon, POTW Maintenance Supervisor
Pete Stoughton, Planner
Wendy Thielen, Assist. Twp. Mgr. of Human Resources
Tricia Vander Ploeg, Admin. Assistant/Deputy Supervisor
Amy Finch, Assistant Twp. Clerk/Deputy Clerk
2005 ANNUAL REPORT – CLERK’S OFFICE
Evan Hope, Township Clerk, gave the 2005 Annual Clerk’s office
report. (ATTACHMENT I).
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-009 – SUPPORT OF RETAINING LOCAL CONTROL
OF CABLE FRANCHISING
The Board reviewed a memorandum dated March 29, 2006 from Twp. Mgr.
Elsinga (ATTACHMENT II).
KETCHUM MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2006-009 WHICH SUPPORTS RETAINING LOCAL CONTROL OF CABLE FRANCHISING.
Trustee Hayhoe stated that AT&T desires to take over
local control of cable franchising..
Trustee Krepps questioned what the difference is between AT&T
control and Comcast control. Twp. Mgr. Elsinga stated that the issue
is twofold. One being that AT&T may only provide cable service to
densely populated areas that would provide a return to AT&T. Twp.
Mgr. Elsinga stated that that is where franchising comes into play.
Townships allow a cable company into their jurisdiction providing
that the Cable Company allows service to the entire area. The second
issue is that the franchising fees would go to the state, and the
state would distribute the fees to the municipalities. Currently,
the Township receives $133,000 per year in franchise fees.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope, Ketchum, Krepps, Sweet
MOTION CARRIED
PURCHASE OF THREE (3) WORKSTATIONS FROM ALLIED OFFICE
INTERIORS
The Board reviewed a memorandum dated March 30, 2006 from Twp. Mgr.
Elsinga (ATTACHMENT III).
HAYHOE MOVED TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) WORKSTATIONS FROM ALLIED OFFICE INTERIORS IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,113.60.
Twp. Mgr. Elsinga stated that every attempt is being
made to use the existing Township furniture. However, there is not
enough furniture for several of the offices. The
Manager’s/Supervisor’s office desires wood based furniture as
opposed to steel based furniture. The wood based furniture is of the
same quality (Class A) but less expensive than the steel based
furniture.
Trustee Sweet questioned if this purchase was budgeted for in the
remodel project. Twp. Mgr. Elsinga answered in the negative.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope, Ketchum, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon
MOTION CARRIED
ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT
PETITION FOR CHANGE OF ZONE – CASE NO. 06-807 – SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF CEDAR PARK DRIVE AND MAIN STREET – TAX PARCEL
#33-25-05-15-126-016 (17.46 ACRES) – RM-1, MULTIPLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL TO RM, MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, INTRODUCTION AND
FIRST CONSIDERATION
The Board reviewed a memorandum dated March 28, 2006 from the Delhi
Twp. Planning Commission (ATTACHMENT IV).
AMMON MOVED UPON INTRODUCTION AND FIRST CONSIDERATION, TO APPROVE THE REZONING OF CASE NO. 06-807, SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CEDAR PARK DRIVE AND MAIN STREET, TAX PARCEL #33-25-05-15-126-016 (17.46 ACRES), FROM RM-1, MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO RM, MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION AT THEIR FEBRUARY 9, 2006 MEETING, BASED ON THE PROPOSED ZONING BEING CONSISTENT WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF THE TOWNSHIP’S MASTER PLAN.
Pete Stoughton, Planner, stated that these zone
changes (Case 06-807 and 06-808) are due to the elimination of the
RM-1 zoning that took place several years ago. The Township
initiated this change to RM, which is the only multiple-family
residential zoning left in the zoning ordinance.
Trustee Hayhoe stated that under the RM-1 zoning, twelve units were
allowed per acre. Under the RM zoning, six (6) units per acre are
allowed. Additional units could be allowed under a Special Use
Permit.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Hayhoe, Hope, Ketchum, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich
MOTION CARRIED
PETITION FOR CHANGE OF ZONE – CASE NO. 06-808 – DELL ROAD EAST
OF THE RAILROAD TRACKS AND WEST OF THREE LAKES SUBDIVISION – TAX
PARCEL #33-25-05-11-326-001 (23.61 ACRES) – RM-1, MULTIPLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL TO RM, MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, INTRODUCTION AND
FIRST CONSIDERATION
The Board reviewed a memorandum dated March 28, 2006 from the Delhi
Twp. Planning Commission (ATTACHMENT V).
HAYHOE MOVED UPON INTRODUCTION AND FIRST CONSIDERATION, TO APPROVE THE REZONING OF CASE NO. 06-808, DELL ROAD EAST OF THE RAILROAD TRACKS AND WEST OF THE THREE LAKES SUBDIVISION, TAX PARCEL #33-25-05-11-326-001 (23.61 ACRES), FROM RM-1, MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO RM, MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION AT THEIR FEBRUARY 9, 2006 MEETING, BASED ON THE PROPOSED ZONING BEING CONSISTENT WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF THE TOWNSHIP’S MASTER PLAN.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Hope, Ketchum, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe
MOTION CARRIED
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes – Committee of the Whole Meeting of March 21,
2006
B. Approval of Minutes – Regular Meeting of March 21, 2006
C. Approval of Minutes – Special Joint Township Board/Holt Board of
Education Meeting of March 13, 2006
D. Approval of Claims – March 28, 2006 (ATTACHMENT VI).
E. Approval of Payroll – March 23, 2006 (ATTACHMENT VII).
F. Resolution No. 2006-007 – Streetlight Special Assessment
District/Roll – Aspen Center, Phase I (ATTACHMENT VIII).
G. Resolution No. 2006-008 – Consumers Energy Change in Standard
Streetlighting Contract – Request No. 02768146 – Aspen Center, Phase
I (ATTACHMENT IX).
KREPPS MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
Trustee Sweet stated that under item C. - Approval
of Minutes – Special Joint Township Board/Holt Board of Education
Meeting of March 13, 2006, Superintendent Thomas Davis was not
listed as being present under the heading Others Present. Mr. Davis’
name will be added to the minutes.
A Roll Call Vote was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Ketchum, Krepps, Sweet, Ammon, Goodrich, Hayhoe, Hope
MOTION CARRIED
REPORTS
SUPERVISOR
JOINT BOARD/DDA BOARD MEETING – THURSDAY, APRIL 20TH AT 6:00
P.M.
Supervisor Goodrich reminded the Board of the joint Board of
Trustees and DDA meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 20th at 6:00
p.m. in the multipurpose room of the Community Services Center.
MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS
Supervisor Goodrich stated that he attended the Michigan Association
of Township Supervisors quarterly meeting and classes on March 24th.
There were approximately 60 Supervisors in attendance.
RED TEAM MEETING
Supervisor Goodrich stated that there will be a RED Team meeting on
April 6th at Lansing Community College at 8:00 a.m. The program will
consist of the City of Lansing, Lansing Township and Delta Township
discussing regionalization.
SKATE/BIKE PARK
Supervisor Goodrich stated that the concrete for the new skate/bike
park has been poured. The grand opening of the park will take place
during the Holt Hometown Festival.
TREASURER
WINTER TAX COLLECTION
Treasurer Ammon stated that the Treasurer’s office has officially
settled with Ingham County for the winter tax collection.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE - VALLEY BROOK ESTATES
The Administrative Review Committee met on April 4th regarding a
letter received by Valley Brook Estates requesting some relief on
their sewer bill. Treasurer Ammon stated that a water line broke in
early March, which was not discovered for approximately 2 to 3
weeks. Valley Brook’s sewer usage went from 300 ccfs to 720 ccfs in
a single month. The Administrative Review Committee reduced the ccfs
to 290 for the months of April and May, which is the average of the
last three months.
CLERK
INGHAM COUNTY CHAPTER MICHIGAN TOWNSHIPS ASSOCIATION MEETING
The Board reviewed a letter dated March 23, 2006 from the Ingham
County Chapter, Michigan Townships Association (ATTACHMENT X).
Clerk Hope reminded the Board of the Ingham County Chapter of the
Michigan Townships Association potluck dinner on April 26th at 6:30
p.m. at the Stockbridge Township Hall.
TRUSTEES
HAYHOE
LOCAL SERVICE CLUB ACTIVITIES
Trustee Hayhoe stated that the Kiwanis Club of Holt will be holding
their paper drive on April 7th and 8th for anyone interested in
recycling their newspapers. The Kiwanis will also be sponsoring the
Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Valhalla Park on April 15th. On April 28th
the Kiwanis will be holding their semi-annual chicken barbecue
dinner. The money raised will be put back into the community.
On April 12th, the Holt/South Lansing Rotary will be hosting Three
Men and a Tenor at the Holt High School. Money raised will be used
for scholarships for area youth.
Supervisor Goodrich mentioned that the Holt Lions will be selling
potted Easter flowers. The money raised will be put back into the
community.
TOWNSHIP MANAGER
MONTHLY REPORT – MARCH 2006
The Board reviewed the March 2006 Manager’s office monthly report
(ATTACHMENT XI).
Twp. Mgr. Elsinga stated that one of the number one items on site
selection in the Township is the Township’s up-to-date website,
which is critically important for national and international
companies looking at the Township.
CSC REMODEL UPDATE
Twp. Mgr. Elsinga stated that the new Community Development office
remodel should be completed by the end of April. The Library
construction has begun.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES CENTER
Twp. Mgr. Elsinga stated that the inspection of the Community
Activities Center to be purchased from the Holt Public Schools has
not been completed. Closing on this property will take place after
completion of the inspection.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m.