WINDSOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

REGULAR MEETING – JUNE 22, 2021 – 7:00 PM

VIA VIDEO/TELECONFERENCE – GOTOMEETING

APPROVED

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Supervisor Slucter with the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Present:  Slucter, Rumsey, Fritts, Myers, Piper, Pray and Pisano

Absent:  None

 

Rumsey moved and Pisano seconded to amend the Agenda, adding Election Equipment Maintenance under New Business.  Carried 7-0.

 

Pray moved Fritts seconded to approve the amended Agenda.  Carried 7-0.

 

Piper moved and Myers seconded to approve the Consent Agenda.  Carried 7-0.

General Fund consisting of Voucher #33508 through Voucher #33559 equaling: $59,118.15 plus digital transfers and payments of $849.97 making a Grand Total of $59,968.12. 

 

Payroll Report consisting of Voucher #41988 through #42004 and Direct Deposit #DD2610 through #DD2664 plus digital payments for a Grand Total of 70,186.60. 

 

Reports:

 

     Supervisor’s Report:  1) On Monday, June 14th a break in was discovered at the cemetery storage facility.  The dump truck and several items were taken including the John Deere Gator, which has since been recovered. Claim with the insurance company has been filed.  Discussion was held on security and replacing the stolen items. 2) There’s been a great response to the Independence Celebration Parade, with special recognition of those who lost their lives fighting for our freedom, being held on Monday, July 5 at 10 am  3) A Library Liaison Committee has been formed and will be meeting soon.  4)  Unless special circumstances warrant, this will be the last Video/Teleconference Board of Trustee Meeting.

 

Sheriff’s Report:  Deputy Holliday reported on the break in at the cemetery storage facility.

    

     Planning Commission:  Had public hearing on change of zoning and worked on master plan, analyzing the Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunity and Threats (SWOT) of the township

 

     Sewer Board:  June meeting was cancelled; however, did receive an operators report. At the Waste Water Treatment plant, a section of pipeline that goes to the river has been repaired.  Next, a video of inside the pipeline will be done in order to determine if more sections need to be repaired or replaced.

 

     Emergency Service Department:  Chief Miller reported: 1) The 2020 Eaton County Central Dispatch Report was reviewed.  The report includes good information about activities in Eaton County.  Examples were presented on some of the discrepancies reported for call information. 2) Rumsey moved and Piper seconded to accept the resignation of David Rathbun as a pool paramedic.  Carried 7-0.   3) Paperwork is in process for two trainees in the EMS division.  Both are licensed EMTs and one has fire certifications.  4) Update was given on the Coronavirus guidelines for Emergency Services.  Masks will still be worn on calls, but will no longer need to do contact tracing.  Expecting more guidance from Bureau of Health and Human Services soon.  5) An invitation was extended to the Board of Trustees to attend the Emergency Services picnic being held on July 20th.

   

     Assessor/Preston Community Services:  1) Tax roll has been given to treasurer for Summer Taxes.  2) Was able to achieve the standardizing of property classifications that was in the state’s assessor reform.  3) Starting in mid-July, field work will commence on about 200 properties.  4) Getting ready for July Board of Review. 

 

     Library:  1) On June 14th had a soft opening of the Library and officially opened on June 21st.  2) The Summer reading program kicked off this week.  3) A successful virtual event on a book review was held last night.  4) A virtual tour of Potter Park Zoo is being offered tomorrow night in connection with the Summer Reading program kickoff. 

 

Public Officials:  None

 

     Other Reports & Announcements:  None

 

Hear Public Present for Agenda Items:  None

 

Unfinished Business:  None

 

New Business:

Pray moved and Piper seconded to accept the Planning Commission’s recommendation and   Introduce the intent to rezone Parcel No. 080-018-400-115-00, commonly known as 5091 Lansing Road, from B-1 (Business) to M-1 (Industrial). Further the rezoning be considered for adoption by the Township Board at the July 13, 2021 Regular Board Meeting. 

Ayes:  Myers, Piper, Rumsey, Slucter, Fritts, Pray and Pisano

Nays:  None

Absent:  None

Approved the Introduction of the Intent to Rezone Parcel No. 080-018-400-115-00: 7-0.

 

Discussion was held on the Election Equipment Service and Maintenance renewal coming up for years 6-10.  Two options were offered, option 1 is to pay annually for the next 5 years or option 2 to advance pay for 5 years and receive a 10% discount. Piper moved and Pray seconded to approve option 2, advance pay for 5 years to receive 10% discount, on the Election Equipment Service and Maintenance Contract.  Carried 7-0.

 

Hear Public Present on any subject:  

Nathan Kark, Director of Government Affairs for Skymint Brands gave an update on the Harvest Park facility, the dedication of Harvest Park road and the Summit facility.

 

With no further business Supervisor Slucter adjourned the meeting at 7:49 pm.

 

                                                                                    Lisa A. Rumsey

                                                                                    Windsor Charter Township Clerk