MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE GEORGETOWN
CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD HELD JULY 24, 2006, 7:30 p.m.
The
meeting was called to order at
Prayer
for guidance by
Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag
Roll
Call
Present:
Dale Mohr, Stanley Sterk
Absent: none
#060724-01 - Public Comments
Corny VanderKam, County Commissioner, stated that he
is running for the 74th District House of Representatives.
Jeff Larabel, 1664 Cedarlane Dr., commented on
establishing an off-leash dog park.
#060724-02 - Approval of
agenda as
presented for July 24, 2006
Moved by
MOTION CARRIED.
#060724-03 - Communications,
letters and reports: Received for information, to be filed:
A.
Planning Commission agenda for August
2, 2006
B.
Planning Commission meeting minutes
for July 19, 2006
C.
Planning
Commission Review Comments for July 2006
D. Sheriff
Department Report for June 2006
E.
Library
Report for June 2006
F.
The August 24, 2006 public hearings
scheduled for the 2007 special assessment
districts
for Rushmore and Sunnyview Lakes at the April 24, 2006 meeting with motion
#060424-06 are cancelled because legal council informed the Township that no
additional public hearings are necessary.
#060724-04 - Consent agenda
Moved
by
a. Approval
of minutes of the regular board meeting held on July
10, 2006
b. Approval
of Monthly
Bills
MOTION
CARRIED.
#060724-05 - Budget Adjustments
Moved
by Daniel Carlton, seconded by
Note: The
Finance Committee recommended approval
MOTION CARRIED.
#060724-06 - Senior Center Bus
Moved
by
Note: The
Finance Committee recommended approval
MOTION CARRIED.
#060724-07 - New Roof for Library
Moved
by
Note: The
Finance Committee recommended approval
(bids) (bid from Langerak Roof
Systems Inc. does not include curbs)
MOTION CARRIED.
#060724-08 - Ordinance Amendments Sec. 25.6(B)(3)d.,
Sec. 25.6(B)(3)e., Sec. 3.7, Sec. 2.63(A),
Sec. 2.91, Illustrations
Moved
by
Sec. 25.6(B)
(3) WALL SIGN, one (1) wall sign per
business subject to the following restrictions:
a. The sign shall be placed flat against
the building and shall front on the principal street.
b. Such sign shall not exceed one and one-half
(1-1/2) square feet for each one (1) lineal foot of wall frontage on which the
sign is to be placed or two hundred (200) square feet whichever is less.
c. Businesses which have wall frontage on
more than one (1) street shall be permitted to have one (1) wall sign per
street frontage, subject to the size limitation contained in paragraph b,
above.
d. The one (1) wall sign permitted above
may be divided into two (2) wall signs with
each one placed
on a separate wall of the building, provided that the sum of the
square
footage of the two signs equals 75% or less of the overall square footage
permitted
above.
e. One wall sign may be permitted in
addition to those permitted above if the
freestanding
sign permitted in Sec. 25.6(B) is eliminated and the square footage
of the
additional wall sign equals 75% or less of the square footage permitted
for the
freestanding sign, provided further that a guarantee is provided to the
Township
that the freestanding sign permitted in Sec. 25.6(B) would not be
constructed
unless the additional wall sign is removed.
The
required front yard shall be measured from the right-of-way line or any road street easement line
as established by the Road Commission for a street road to an
imaginary line across the width of the lot which represents the minimum
required front setback distance for that district provided that where an
average setback line less than required has been established by existing
buildings on the same side of the street and within two hundred (200) feet of
the proposed building, such established setback shall apply. However, no reduction in the minimum required
front yard setback shall be permitted along those streets identified in Chapter
XXIV, footnote (b). Unenclosed porches,
steps, or similar facilities may project into a required front or rear yard for
a distance not to exceed twelve (12) feet. (revised August 1996) In the
case of a handicap wheelchair ramp (not to exceed a width of five (5) feet),
the Zoning Administrator may waive any setback requirements at his/her
discretion, if no other options are available to provide a ramp, provided that
the applicant agrees to remove the ramp if it is no longer necessary on the
property. A performance letter or
performance guarantee may be required.
(revised 6-27-2005)
The
property lines bounding the lot.
(A) Front Lot Line. In the case of an interior lot, abutting upon
one public or private street or
easement, the front lot line shall mean the line separating such lot from
such street right-of-way or easement. In the case of a corner or through lot, the
front lot line shall be that line separating said lot from that street which is
designated as the front street by the Zoning Administrator (See Double Frontage
Lot.) For purposes of determining
required yards only, any side lot line may be designated by the Zoning
Administrator as a front lot line. (Revised April 1997)
A public or private thoroughfare which affords traffic circulation
and principal means of access to abutting property, including avenue, place,
way, drive, lane, boulevard, highway, road, and other thoroughfare; except an
alley.
IN THE ILLUSTRATIONS: Take
out public and add easement. Public
right-of-way or easement
worded: right-of-way or
easement
Note: The Planning Commission
recommended approval
MOTION CARRIED.
#060724-09 - Trail Planning
Moved
by Daniel Carlton, seconded by Dale Mohr, to approve the installation of trails
for 44th St. (Kenowa to 8th Ave.), for approximately
$325,000, as soon as can be completed in 2006.
Note-the
following is provided for information:
44th
St. (8th Ave. to Chicago Dr.) 2007 for approximately $480,000
28th
Ave. (Baldwin to city limits) 2007
(with County project)
12th
Ave. (Chicago Dr. to existing) 2007
(with County project)
44th
St.
(8th
Ave., 14th Ave., & 18th Ave.) 2008
Note: The
Water/Sewer Committee recommends approval
MOTION CARRIED.
#060724-10 - Review Policy 2006-01
Moved
by Dale Mohr, seconded by Stanley Sterk, to approve changing Policy 2006-01 as
follows:
Per Diem
Per
Diem for trustees (other than the Supervisor, Clerk and Treasurer) is an amount
of money as established by the Township Board per half day, where the start of
the first meeting until completion of the last meeting is four or less
consecutive hours elapsed time, regardless of the number of assignments. For a full day the per diem is an amount of
money as established by the Township Board where assignments involve more than
four consecutive hours elapsed time, regardless of the number of
assignments. Record of attendance at
meetings should be submitted on an “Expense Voucher” to the clerk. Meetings that qualify for per diem are: board, board committees, MTA State sanctioned
or affiliated or sponsored, MTA Regional, planning commission,
library, WCET-TV, Historical Society.
Note: The
Water/Sewer Committee recommends approval
Moved
by
Conferences and Other Meetings
Trustees
are encouraged to attend conferences and other meetings pertaining to township
business. All travel must have prior
approval of the committee that the trustee is currently serving on or from the
personnel officer. A written or oral
report of conferences and meetings should be submitted to the Township Board
with 30 days after returning.
Yeas: Richard VanderKlok,
Nays: Dale Mohr, Stanley Sterk
AMENDMENT
TO MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED.
#060724-11 - Annual Curbside Fall Pick-up
Moved
by
Note: The
Services Committee recommended approval
Members
of the Board requested that additional information relating to costs be
provided at the next Board meeting.
Moved
by Dale Mohr, seconded by Stanley Sterk, to postpone action until the August
14, 2006 Board meeting.
Yeas: Dale Mohr, Stanley Sterk, Daniel Carlton,
Nays:
MOTION CARRIED.
#060724-12 - Purchase of Snow Plow Blade
Moved
by
Note: The
Services Committee recommended approval.
Other bids include Reeman
Farm
Equip-$5,190.00 and Band B Truck-$4,448.00
MOTION CARRIED.
#060724-13 - Request to Use Grant Money
Moved
by Dale Mohr, seconded by
Note: The
Services Committee noted a concern with the certification of operators and
the
absence of a certified person when it’s use was necessary. Unskilled operator and Township liability
could be an issue.
Attachment: letter
from Senior Center Director
MOTION CARRIED.
#060724-14 – Public Comment
No
one was present to make comments at this time.
#060724-15 – Board Open Discussion
There
was no open discussion
#060724-16 - Announcement of any scheduled meeting of
interest to board members
#060724-17 - Reports from Standing Committees
Water/Sewer committee minutes
of July 10, 2006
Services
Committee meeting minutes of July 17, 2006
Finance
Committee meeting minutes of July 20, 2006
#060724-18 - Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
William Holland, Supervisor