WINDSOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

REGULAR MEETING

DECEMBER 14, 2021 – 7:00 PM

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

 

Slucter moved and Rumsey seconded to amend the agenda by moving Stryker mechanical CPR device demonstration from unfinished business to Emergency Service Department Reports and approve the agenda as amended.  Carried 7-0.   

 

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

 

General Fund consisting of Voucher #33792 through Voucher #33835 equaling: $51,773.92 plus digital transfers and payments of $6,947.53 making a Grand Total of $58,721.45. 

 

Payroll Report consisting of Voucher #42103 through #42123 and Direct Deposit #DD2949through #DD3000 plus digital payments for a Grand Total of $71,394.84. 

 

Reports:

 

Sheriff’s Report:  Deputy Holliday reported on incidents in the township. 

    

     Planning Commission:  At last meeting on December 8th, had two public hearings; one for change of zoning and one for a special use permit and set a public hearing for change of zoning on 6 parcels on Dimondale Hwy for the January 12th meeting.

 

     Sewer Board:  Meeting on Thursday, December 16th  

 

     Emergency Service Department:  Chief Miller reported: 1) Already surpassed 2020 numbers by 120 EMS runs and 85 Fire runs. 2) Thank you was extended to the board members that attended the Emergency Services Christmas Party this past Saturday night.  It was one of the best turn outs so far.  3) A picture was distributed to the board of the personal protective equipment from the State stockpile that was mentioned last month.  4) Slucter moved and Rumsey seconded to approves the resignation of Megan March from Full-time Paramedic/Firefighter, effective January 1, 2022, and accept the offer to continue services as a Pool Medic and Paid on call member of the department. Carried 7-0.  5) Looking into the vaccine mandate and how it will affect ambulance services that receive Medicare and Medicaid funding.  Will keep the board advised.  6) Stryker demonstrated, with audience participation, the Power-Load Cot and the Chest Compression System.  Both items have many benefits and most importantly would reduce the number of staff it would need to come into contact and care for patients, which during this time of Covid-19 is a helpful tool.   Slucter moved and Piper seconded to purchase the Power-Load Cot and Chest Compression System in quantities and prices as proposed.  Carried-7-0.

   

     Assessor/Preston Community Services:  December Board of Review met this morning.  Went through 19 items which included cleaning up some old outstanding personal properties and added a few omitted properties.  Assessment notices will go out in February.

 

Supervisor’s Report: Settled two Michigan Tax Tribunal.

 

Public Officials: County Commissioner Darius Reynnet reported 1) Waiting on results of Broadband Survey. 2) Public meeting on Off-Road Vehicle Ordinance coming in February. 3) Tomorrow will be voting on whether to approve Delta Township Corridor Improvement Authority.

 

     Other Reports & Announcements:  None

 

Hear Public Present for Agenda Items:  None

 

Unfinished Business:  

After a lengthy discussion, it was decided to investigate what the enforcement of a Street Parking Ordinance would entail. 

 

New Business:

Rumsey moved and Pray seconded to accept the Planning Commission’s recommendation and Introduce the intent to rezone Parcel No. 080-017-100-175-00 on Lansing Road from B-1 (Business) to M-1 (Industrial).  Further the rezoning be considered for adoption by the Township Board at the January 11, 2022 Regular Board Meeting.

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

Nays:  None

Absent:  None

Approved the Introduction of the Intent to Rezone Parcel No. 080-017-100-175-00:  7-0-0.

 

New application was reviewed for Stillwater Brands Michigan Medical and Adult-Use Processing Facility Permit.  Still waiting on driver’s license check.  Slucter moved and Rumsey seconded to approve Stillwater Brand Michigan Marihuana Processing Facility Permits, subject to a reasonable driving record. 

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

Nays:  None

Absent:  None

Approved Stillwater Brands Michigan Marihuana Facility Permit, subject to condition:  7-0-0.

 

Pray moved and Piper seconded to authorize Planning Commission to proceed with 63 day review of the Master Plan.  Carried 7-0.

 

Pray moved and Fritts seconded to approve the 2022 Meeting Schedule.  Carried 7-0.

 

Discussion was held on the Holiday Schedule.  It was noted that Windsor Township schedule was different than the State or County.  To better serve our residents during tax season, it was thought best to break from State and County schedule and keep the township office open on Thursday, December 30, 2021 for residents to be able to make tax payments before end of year. The township office will be closed instead on Monday, January 3, 2022. Rumsey moved and Slucter seconded to approve the 2022 Holiday Schedule.  Carried 7-0.

 

Piper moved and Fritts seconded to amend the Fees for 2022 by increasing Commercial Medical Marihuana Permits to $5000.00 and approve the amended Fees for 2022.  Carried 7-0.

 

Hear Public Present on any subject: Public comment heard.

 

With no further business Supervisor Slucter adjourned the meeting at 8:54 pm.

 

                                                                                    Lisa A. Rumsey

                                                                                    Windsor Charter Township Clerk