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Dexter Township

6880 Dexter-Pinckney Road

Dexter, MI 48130 Telephone: 734-426-3767

Fax: 734-426-3833

www.dextertownship.org

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Harley B. Rider

Supervisor

Debra A. Ceo

Clerk

Libby Brushaber

Treasurer

William C. Gajewski

Michael R. Howard

Carl J. Lesser

Jason P. Maciejewski

Trustees “ A C o m m u n i t y F o r A l l S e a s o n s ”

Board of Trustees – Meeting Agenda 19 May, 2015 - 7:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Supervisor’s Remarks

4. 1st Call for Public Comment (Comment on items that are not on the agenda. The Board may entertain public

comments on agenda items as they come up for discussion.)

5. Approval of the Agenda

6. Approval of the Minutes – Township Board 21 April 2015

7. Reports (Oral presentation)

A. Huron River Watershed Council – Annual Report – Barry Lonik B. Western Washtenaw Area Value Express Presentation – Michaelene Pawlak, Director C. Public Safety Advisory Committee – Dominic Treglia, Chair D. Fire Sub-Station Building Committee – Supervisor Rider, Trustee Howard

8. Unfinished Business

A. Zoning Ordinance 34-16 Amendment (Signs) (Page 1) B. Road Projects (Refer to WCRC Annual Report, previously distributed) (Page 33)

9. New Business

A. Fireworks Display Applications i. Hudson Mills Metropark Fireworks Display (July 1) (Page 37)

ii. Gary Locher (Portage Lake – July 3) (Page 45) iii. PLASCO (Portage Lake – July 4) (Page 49)

B. Dexter Area Historical Society and Museum Funding Request (Page 55) C. Western Washtenaw Recycle Authority Equipment Financing (Page 59) D. Appointment of Interim Township Ordinance Enforcement Officer (Page 63) E. Amend FY 15/16 Fire Station Budget – Permits (Page 67) F. Public Safety Advisory Committee – Board Direction to PSAC (Page 69)

10. Authorization of Payments / Transfer of Funds

A. General, Fire, Police, Fire Sub-Station, Multi-Lakes Enterprise & Agency Fund Payments – Clerk Debra Ceo (Attachment page #. Second run to be distributed at Board meeting – Includes Copper Meadows Drain Payoff.) (Page 75)

B. Transfer of Funds 11. 2nd Call for Public Comment

12. Other Issues, Comments and Concerns of Board Members & Staff

13. Future Agenda Items

A. Single Trash Hauler Ordinance

Dexter Township Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda 19 May, 2015

B. 14. Adjournment

The next regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Dexter Township Board is Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.

Items in Bold are attached. Items not in bold were not received in time to be included in the packet.

Attachments – Township: NOTE: Listed items are attached to the packets for Board members, and posted on the

Township website. Others can obtain copies of the reports by making a request to Township staff.

1) Supervisor’s Report (Page 87) 2) Clerk’s Report (Page 89) 3) Treasurer’s Report (Page 91) 4) Trustees’ Report (No report) 5) Assessor’s Report (No report) 6) Director of Planning & Zoning Report / Zoning Board of Appeals Report (Page 97) 7) Planning Commission Report (No recent meeting, no report) 8) Capital Improvement Plan Committee Report (No recent meeting, no report) 9) Executive Committee Meeting Notes (No recent meeting, no report) 10) Personnel Policy Committee Report (No recent meeting, no report) 11) Public Safety Advisory Committee Report (No recent meeting, no report)

Attachments – Other: NOTE: Listed items are attached to the packets for Board members, and posted on the Township

website. Others can obtain copies of the reports by making a request to Township staff, or to originating entity.

1) Chelsea Area Construction Agency Report (No report – see note in Supervisor’s report) 2) Chelsea Area Fire Authority Report (No report) 3) Chelsea Area Planning/Dexter Area Regional Team Report (No recent meeting, no report) 4) Chelsea District Library Report (Page 109) 5) Dexter Area Fire Department Report (Page 117) 6) Dexter District Library Report (Page 119) 7) Dexter Leadership Forum (Page 123) 8) Huron River Watershed Council Report (Oral update scheduled for Board meeting)

9) Multi-Lakes Sewer Authority Report (No report) 10) Portage-Base Sewer Authority Report (Page 125) (Abbreviated report. Other documents available on request) 11) Washtenaw Area Transportation Study (WATS) Report (Page 131) 12) Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) Report(Page 133) 13) Washtenaw Broadband Committee (No report) 14) Washtenaw County Road Commission Report (Page 135) 15) Washtenaw County Sheriff Report (Page 141) 16) Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority Report (No report)

BOARD OF TRUSTEES STAFF REPORT May 19, 2015

1-A Ordinance #34-17/(15-PC-163) Dexter Township An amendment to the Dexter Township Zoning Ordinance concerning the table of contents, definitions, and signs.

1-B Project Narrative: General Summary. A review of the Zoning Ordinance has been ongoing since early 2013. To date, the Zoning Ordinance Review Committee (the Committee), including members of the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Board of Trustees, and staff, has: identified areas of the Township requiring special attention; reviewed general formatting, specific use standards, the Zoning Board of Appeals Article, definitions, signs, site plans, amendments; and has begun review of parking and administration. Amendments related to the Zoning Board of Appeals, shared parking standards, front-yard setbacks from certain streets, and lot configuration have been adopted. As part of the continuing efforts to draft a new zoning ordinance, the Committee has finished work on a revised Sign Article and believes it would be in the best interest of the Township and its residents for this Article and related amendments to be adopted at this time instead of waiting for the rest of the revisions to be completed. This amendment covers two topics. The primary topic one is signs; it would completely replace the current Sign Article (Article 22), add additional definitions related to signs, and revise the table of contents for the Sign Article. The other topic corrects definitions related to the Township Board and the Township Clerk. An earlier version of this amendment, Ordinance #34-16, was heard by the Board of Trustees on December 16, 2014, and January 20, 2015. The portion of that amendment concerning signs was returned to the Planning Commission to address three primary concerns: 1) illuminated signs in waterbody yards, 2) off-site commercial message signs, and 3) temporary signs in rights-of-way. The Planning Commission held two duly-noticed public hearings for this amendment on February 24, 2015, and March 24, 2015. Several changes were made to the draft text, and the amendment received a favorable recommendation. Public input was received concerning temporary signs within the rights-of-way. The draft that has been presented to the Board of Trustees is slightly different from that forwarded by the Planning Commission. Following the final public hearing, the Township Attorney expressed concern with the definition of signs. The definition in this draft has been amended based on the Township Attorney’s input. A letter from the Township Attorney has been attached. Because this is not the first time the Board of Trustees will be reviewing the amendment, it has the ability to make changes from the text that was forwarded by the Planning Commission. The proposed amendment is consistent with the overall goal of the Zoning Ordinance review process of making it easy for those without technical background to use and understand. The sections have been made easier to navigate, using formatting, reorganization, and simplicity, as much as possible.

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Zoning Ordinance or Police-Power Ordinance Communities have the option of either adopting a stand-alone sign ordinance, using their police powers, or adopting sign standards as part of their zoning ordinance. The major difference between these two approaches is that zoning ordinances must allow for continuation of legally-nonconforming uses and structures; whereas, it is not necessary for police power ordinances to allow continuation of nonconforming uses and structures. The Committee felt that it would be most appropriate to continue to keep the Township’s sign standards as part of the Zoning Ordinance, as there has not been an identified need to remove any existing signs and it would be easier to use. Sign Standard Limitations Sign standards are an especially tricky area of regulation for local governments because of the potential of violating Constitutionally-protected rights. Significant case law has been established, across the United States and in Michigan, outlining what the courts have considered as appropriate and inappropriate standards. In general, communities can only regulate “time, place, and manner” for signs. Basically, when can signs be displayed, where can they be displayed, and how they are constructed. In Michigan, we are further able to distinguish between commercial and non-commercial messages and on-site and off-site messages. The current draft has been written to fit within those constraints as much as possible. Status of Township Board Concerns Illuminated Signs in Waterbody Yards. The concern with illuminated signs in waterbody yards was that allowing them could have a significant negative impact on surrounding properties and the community in general. This draft has been revised to explicitly prohibit any illuminated sign intended to be viewed from a waterbody. The addition has been made in §22.15(K)(4) Waterbody Signs. Off-Site Commercial Message Signs. The concern with off-site commercial message signs was that a complete prohibition could make it difficult for certain businesses within the Township to market themselves or direct customers to their businesses. This draft has not been revised to address that concern. Dexter Township Zoning Ordinances have prohibited off-site commercial message signs since 1973; the current draft would not be more restrictive in that respect. The difficulty with allowing any type of off-site commercial message signs is that the Zoning Ordinance could not discriminate between different types of off-site commercial message signs. All off-site commercial message signs would have to be allowed. Currently, case law does not allow sign standards to distinguish between directional commercial message signs and commercial message signs. Another challenge is that allowing more commercial message signs throughout the Township appears to contradict with several provisions of the Master Plan.



The preferred option of the Committee and the Planning Commission to address this concern is to work with the Washtenaw County Road Commission to develop a wayfinding/tourist oriented destination sign system, similar to the “Pure Michigan” signs, that could be used throughout the Township. The Road Commission has expressed an interest in working with the Township to develop such a sign system. If the Township is unable to develop an appropriate sign system, it would be possible to revise the sign standards of the Zoning Ordinance as part of the overall revision process. Temporary Signs in the Rights-of-Way. The concern with temporary signs in the rights-of-way was that prohibiting them could make it difficult or impossible for some properties to display temporary signs that would be visible from the road, because of thick vegetation or extreme topography. The current draft has not been revised to address that concern. The preferred option of the Planning Commission to address this concern was for code enforcement to focus more on the intent of this standard to ensure that temporary signs be located an adequate distance from the street to reduce potential hazards to traffic. The Committee and the Planning Commission considered several options. The most-favored of those was to allow temporary signs within lots but outside of the maintained right-of-way. This would allow for temporary signs to be located within the legal right-of-way for those properties that extend to the centerline of the roadway. Those properties that do not extend into the right-of-way would still have to be outside of the legal right-of-way. This would have allowed some flexibility within the text, but it would result in properties being treated differently, leading to confusion. The Planning Commission reviewed an alternate version for the Township Board to consider if it wishes to pursue that option. §22.15(I) would be amended to “Permanent signs within the right-of-way and temporary signs within the maintained right-of-way.” A definition of “maintained right-of-way” would need to be added. §22.35(B) would be amended to “Temporary signs shall be located outside of maintained rights-of-way and within lots, as outlined in this Article.” Several changes may be necessary for §22.50 Removal of Signs. Summary of Proposed Changes The proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, with a brief description/discussion of the rationale, are outlined below. Description of changes from the draft that the Board of Trustees reviewed on December 16, 2014, and January 20, 2015, are included as italic text. Article 2: Definitions. The sign definitions have been moved from the regulatory section into the definition section. This was done to improve the usability of the text. The specific terms will have hyperlinks to the definitions (digital versions) and will have underlining (digital and printed versions). The terms in the text that will be hyperlinked are highlighted in yellow. The definition of frontage has been changed to make it clear that is possible for a lot to have multiple frontages.



The definition of sign has been changed. The definition included in this text is different from what was reviewed and forwarded by the Planning Commission. The Township Attorney expressed concern with some of the language in that definition. This text has been amended in coordination with the Township Attorney. See the letter from the Township Attorney for details. The definition of business center has been changed to require a frontage of at least 300 feet in order to qualify a business center for a larger/taller sign. This was done to reduce the possible impacts of the larger/taller sign if it were to be placed on a smaller property. The definition of confusing sign has been changed to acknowledge that the concern is signs that, because of their appearance being so similar to official signs, could confuse or distract motorists, causing a safety hazard. The definition of official sign has been changed to tie it in with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices signs (street signs). The definitions of permanent and temporary signs have been amended to include the 45 day time period. The definition of sign height has been amended to make it clearer to use. The definitions for Township Board and Township Clerk have been changed to be consistent with State statutes. §22.05: Intent and Purpose. The intent and purpose section is extremely important for sign regulation. This section has been expanded but is easier to follow. This section builds on the current purpose while incorporating identified goals from the Master Plan. (C) has been amended to include the reference to the Master Plan. §22.10: Scope and Application. This section has been located in the front of the Article to make it clear to all users the extent and application of this Article. There have been no changes to this section from the draft that was previously reviewed by the Board of Trustees. §22.15: Prohibited Signs. This section was also placed in the front to make it easier to find and reduce the amount of time that users might spend searching through the whole article. These are signs that are most likely to cause greater negative externalities than other signs. The structure of this section has been changed from the previous draft. The last version of this section was divided into two parts: one focused on prohibited signs; one focused on prohibited types of illumination. Those two parts have been combined. Prohibitions against illuminated signs intended to be viewed from a waterbody and signs within a clear-vision zone have been added.



§22.20: Sign Permit Process. The process outlined here is similar to the zoning permit process, but it is specific to the process and materials necessary for a sign permit. The intent is to make it easier for those individuals installing a sign by providing “one-stop shopping” in this Article. It also recognizes the fact that the review of signs, because of their nature, can be different than the review of other structures. This section has been amended to clarify that permits are needed for modifications of existing permanent signs but not for modifications of existing temporary signs. §22.25: General Sign Provisions. The standards in this section apply to all signs, temporary and permanent, in all zoning districts. Some of the standards in this section that applied specifically to permanent signs have been relocated to the permanent sign section. (B) Sign Maintenance has been changed to better reflect the desired condition of signs. (C)(2) Freestanding Sign Orientation has been relocated within this section to be close to the other freestanding sign standard. §22.30: Signs Not Requiring A Sign Permit. This section clearly lists the signs that, because of their nature, do not require a sign permit. It also provides a reminder that these signs still need to meet the ordinance standards. There have been no changes to this section from the draft that was previously reviewed by the Board of Trustees. §22.35: Temporary Signs. This section applies to all temporary signs, signs that will be displayed for 45 days or less (this time limit excludes “real estate signs” because, by their nature, they are likely to be displayed longer than that). Standards vary based on the zoning district. The additional temporary sign allowances are intended to not unnecessarily burden the exercise of free speech. This section has been changed to reduce the area and height of temporary signs located within the waterbody yard of non-commercial zoning districts. §22.40: Permanent Signs. This section applies to all permanent signs. Standards vary based on the zoning district and the sign type (freestanding or structure-mounted). The required front-yard setback has been reduced from 30 feet to the front lot line or 20 feet from the edge of the travelled road, whichever is greater. Larger sign areas are allowed for certain types of uses (special land uses in noncommercial districts, business centers, multiple-dwelling developments). Taller signs are allowed if landscaping is installed along the base of the sign to screen it from the front lot line. Some standards for permanent signs that were previously in the general sign provisions section have been relocated here. Standards for electronic message signs have been added.



This section has been changed to require a minimum frontage of 300 feet for a special land use to qualify for the larger sign area. This was done to reduce the possible impacts of the larger sign if it were to be placed on a smaller property. This section has been changed to only allow permanent signs in waterbody yards for Commercial (C-1) and Recreation Conservation (RC). These signs have reduced area. This section has been changed to allow additional signs near driveway entrances if the approving authority, during site plan review, makes a finding that the signs are necessary to safely direct traffic, that the signs will not block any views of drivers, and the signs are the minimum number and size necessary to safely direct traffic. This section has been changed to more clearly address concerns with electronic message signs, such as simulated movement and where to measure the brightness. §22.45: Legally Nonconforming Signs. This section is generally consistent with the existing nonconforming sign section. The regulations are similar, but the language has been changed slightly to make it easier to understand. There have been no changes to this section from the draft that was previously reviewed by the Board of Trustees. §22.50: Removal of Signs. This section outlines several processes for removing signs, depending on the specific circumstances. Signs that violate the ordinance but are not a safety hazard follow the same process as other structures in violation of the Zoning Ordinance. If a sign is an immediate threat to safety, this section allows the Township the opportunity to remove the sign immediately. It also allows for the removal of signs placed within the right-of-way without notice; this reflects the fact that the general violation noticing process does not match the nature of these signs. There have been no changes to this section from the draft that was previously reviewed by the Board of Trustees. §22.55: Violations. This section outlines how violations of this Article will be handled, including a reference to another section of the Zoning Ordinance. The current Article does not address this specifically for signs. There have been no changes to this section from the draft that was previously reviewed by the Board of Trustees.



1-C History The current Zoning Ordinance was originally adopted on April 15, 2003, with an effective date of May 1, 2003. It has been amended 16 times since then, including 4 zoning map amendments and 12 zoning text amendments. The most recent amendment was adopted on January 20, 2015, with an effective date of February 4, 2015. The last, and only, amendment to the Sign Article was Ordinance #34-1, which was adopted on October 19, 2004. The amendment was related to sign setbacks. The last amendment to §2.02(D) was Ordinance #34-15, which was adopted on April 29, 2014, with an effective date of May 13, 2014. The definition for practical difficulty was added. Previous amendments to this section include: Ordinance #34-10, Ordinance #34-9, Ordinance #34-3, and Ordinance #34-1. The sign-related portions of this amendment were reviewed by the Board of Trustees as part of Ordinance #34-16, on December 16, 2014, and January 20, 2015. That amendment was adopted, excluding the sign-related portions. The sign-related portions were returned to the Planning Commission for further review.

1-D Applicable Land Use Standards:

The general zoning ordinance amendment process is outlined in Article 5 of the Zoning Ordinance and MCL 125.3401 et seq. Planning Commission Review. In reviewing any application for an amendment to this Ordinance, the Planning Commission shall identify and evaluate all factors relevant to the application. Findings of fact shall be gathered and shall be made a part of the public records of the meetings of the Planning Commission. The matters to be considered by the Planning Commission shall include, but shall not necessarily be limited to, the following:

a. What, if any, identifiable conditions related to the application have changed which justify the proposed amendment?

b. What are the precedents and the possible effects of such precedent which might result from the approval or denial of the application?

c. What is the impact of the amendment on the ability of the Township and other governmental agencies to provide adequate public services and facilities, and/or programs that might reasonably be required in the future if the proposed amendment is adopted?

d. Does the proposed district change adversely affect environmental conditions, or the value of the surrounding property?

e. Does the proposed district change generally comply with the adopted General Development Plan, and the existing and planned future land use of adjoining municipalities?

f. Is the property in question able to be put to a reasonable economic use in the zoning district in which it is presently located.

§5.04(D)(1), Page 5-2/3.



Planning Commission Recommendation. The Township Planning Commission shall transmit its findings of fact in full, a summary of comments received at the public hearing, and its recommendations for disposition of the application to the Township Board within a period of sixty (60) days following the required public hearing in Section 3.07, Public Notice.

§5.04(D)(3), Page 5-3.

1-E Other Department Comments:

The draft language, except for the definition of sign, was reviewed by the Planning Commission at duly-noticed public hearings on February 24, 2015, and March 24, 2015, and gave it a favorable recommendation. The draft language, except for the definition of sign and Ehman’s amendments, has been reviewed and approved by the Committee. The draft language related to the Sign Article, except for Ehman’s amendments, has been reviewed and approved by the Township Attorney.

1-F Potential Conditions: If there is concern that the community needs time to learn of the amendment, the publish date and effective date could delayed. Potential conditions are developed prior to a public hearing and are intended to aid review.

1-G Statement of Facts: Planning Commission Public

Hearings on:

December 9, 2014 (as part of #34-16) February 24, 2015 March 24, 2015

1-H Attached Materials: Planning Commission Resolution Attached Separately

Letter from Township Attorney Attached Separately Draft Resolution, including draft text Attached Separately

1-I Legal Notification: Public Notice Sign Distributed

to Applicant: n/a

Legal Ad Submitted to The Sun Times News:

January 29, 2015 February 26, 2015

Legal Ad Published in The Sun Times News:

February 4, 2015 March 4, 2015

Letters to Interested Persons Sent: n/a

Public Notice Posted on Township Website:

February 12, 2015 March 12, 2015

Notes:


Dexter Township Planning Commission Resolution for a Zoning Text Amendment Concerning Signs and Definitions

(15-PC-163) Dexter Township: Ordinance 34-17

A resolution to grant approval of a FAVORABLE/ an UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION of a Zoning Text Amendment concerning Signs and Definitions and to adopt a findings of fact.

10) WHEREAS, a group of Planning Commissioners, Zoning Board of Appeals members, Township

Board Members, and Township staff (Zoning Ordinance Review Committee) have been meeting

since early 2013 to work on a revision/redraft of the Dexter Township Zoning Ordinance (Zoning

Ordinance); and

20) WHEREAS, the Zoning Ordinance Review Committee has conducted a survey of many existing

signs within the Township; and

30) WHEREAS, the Dexter Township Planning Commission (Planning Commission) has received

reports from Director of Planning and Zoning Michels, dated February 13, 2015, and March 13,

2015; and

40) WHEREAS, the Sign Article is in need of attention for changing conditions, changing needs, and

ease of use; and

50) WHEREAS, certain definitions specific to the Sign Article are not included in the current Zoning

Ordinance; and

60) WHEREAS, there is a demonstrated need to develop reasonable standards for electronic message

signs; and

70) WHEREAS, the proposed zoning text amendment would provide better clarity for individuals

wishing to install a sign and make administration of the standards easier for Township staff; and

80) WHEREAS, the proposed zoning text amendment would not negatively affect the ability of the

Township or other governmental agencies to provide adequate services or facilities; and

90) WHEREAS, the proposed zoning text amendment does not involve a district change or relate to a

single property; and

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(15-PC-163) Dexter Township: Ordinance 34-17 100) WHEREAS, the Environmental Objective #4 of the Dexter Township Master Plan (Master Plan) is

to: “Protect the visual environment and rural character of Dexter Township through management of

outdoor lighting and its impact upon traffic safety, adjacent and nearby land uses, and the night sky”;

and

110) WHEREAS, the proposed zoning text amendment is consistent with state law, specifically the

Zoning Enabling Act; and

120) WHEREAS, the proposed zoning text amendment has been reviewed by the Zoning Ordinance

Review Committee and by the Township Attorney, but not those amendments made at this meeting;

and

130) WHEREAS, in accordance with §5.06 of the Zoning Ordinance, the Planning Commission has

examined provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and recommends to the Township Board amendments

which are deemed to be desirable in the interest of public health, safety, and general welfare; and

140) WHEREAS, there is a benefit to Dexter Township and its residents to adopt zoning text amendments

to the Sign Article and definitions immediately rather than waiting for completion of the rest of the

Zoning Ordinance amendments; and

150) WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly-noticed public hearing on the proposed zoning

text amendment, Ordinance 34-17, on February 24, 2015, and received the following public input:

concerns that prohibiting off-site commercial signs would be difficult for farmers, concerns that

prohibiting signs in the right-of-way would make it difficult for some people to display signs visible

from the right-of-way; and

160) WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly-noticed public hearing on the proposed zoning

text amendment, Ordinance 34-17, on March 24, 2015, and received no public input/ the following

public input from James L Drolett and Janice Miller; and



(15-PC-163) Dexter Township: Ordinance 34-17 170) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission hereby does/ does not

adopt the above findings of fact for Ordinance 34-17, a zoning text amendment to the Zoning

Ordinance, concerning signs and definitions, and forwards the proposed amendment with the

amendments made at tonight’s meeting to the Township Board with a FAVORABLE/ an

UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION;

175) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission suggests §22.15(I) be deleted,

§22.35(B) be amended, and §22.50 be replaced with the version submitted by Ehman, if the Board of

Trustees wishes to allow temporary signs within the rights-of-way;

180) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission directs the Director of Planning and

Zoning to forward this Resolution, together with the zoning text amendment and a summary of

public comments, to the Township Board within sixty (60) days.

Resolution offered by Planning Commissioner Ehman .

Resolution supported by Planning Commissioner Dehring .

YES = 7 (Burch, Dehring, Ehman, Gajewski, Lewis, Nester, Ruhlig)

NO = 0 (NONE)

ABSENT = 0 (NONE)

ABSTAIN = 0 (NONE)

The Chair declared the resolution ADOPTED/NOT ADOPTED.

Date: 24 March 2015

_______________________________ _______________________________

Tom Lewis, Chair Date Jeff Dehring, Secretary Date


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Print Date: 5/14/2015

DEXTER TOWNSHIP RESOLUTION # 15-___

ORDINANCE NUMBER 34-17 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE 2003 DEXTER TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NUMBER 34, TO AMEND AND REVISE VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ORDINANCE, INCLUDING: TABLE OF CONTENTS, DEFINITIONS, AND THE SIGN ARTICLE. THE TOWNSHIP OF DEXTER ORDAINS:

Section 1.

The DEXTER TOWNSHIP 2003 ZONING ORDINANCE is amended by REVISION of Table of Contents, as follows: (Proposed additions are underlined; proposed deletions are in strikethrough. Actual page numbers may vary as formatting and pagination is applied.) Table of Contents: Outline: (Page numbers may change following formatting.)

ARTICLE 22: SIGNS 22-1

Section 22.0105 Intent and Purpose 22-1

Section 22.10 Scope of Article 22-1

Section 22.15 Prohibited Signs 22-1

Section 22.20 Sign Permit Process 22-2

Section 22.02 Definitions 22-1

Section 22.0325 General Sign ProvisionsStandards 22-23

Section 22.30 Signs Not Requiring a Sign Permit 22-3

Section 22.35 Temporary Signs 22-4

Section 22.40 Permanent Signs 22-5

Section 22.04 Signs Permitted in All Districts 22-2

Section 22.05 Signs in Non-Commercial Districts 22-3

Section 22.06 Signs in Commercial Districts 22-4

Section 22.07 Off-Premises Signs 22-4

Section 22.0845 Legally Nonconforming Signs 22-47

Section 22.50 Removal of Signs 22-8

Section 22.55 Violations 22-8

Section 22.09 Signs Requiring Permits and Permit Applications 22-4


DEXTER TOWNSHIP RESOLUTION # 15-___ Print Date: 5/14/2015

Section 2.

The DEXTER TOWNSHIP 2003 ZONING ORDINANCE is amended by REVISION of Section 2.02(A) (Definitions of Words and Phrases Beginning with the Letters “A” through “E”) as follows: (Proposed additions are underlined; proposed deletions are in strikethrough.)

Awning: An architectural projection that provides weather protection, identity, or decoration that is wholly supported by the structure to which it is attached and is comprised of a lightweight, rigid skeleton structure over which a covering is attached.

Canopy Structure: Any overhead protective structure that is constructed in such a manner as to allow pedestrians or vehicles to pass under.

Section 3.

The DEXTER TOWNSHIP 2003 ZONING ORDINANCE is amended by REVISION of Section 2.02(B) (Definitions of Words and Phrases Beginning with the Letters “F” through “J”) as follows: (Proposed additions are underlined; proposed deletions are in strikethrough.)

Frontage: The total continuous length of the line separating saida lot from the public or privateright-of-way or access easement and frequently identical to the front lot line. In the case of waterfront lots, the term frontage shall also apply to the total continuous length of the ordinary high-water mark, excluding manmade alterations. Lots may have multiple frontages along a right-of-way, access easement, or waterbody. (See “Lot Line, Front”)

Section 4.

The DEXTER TOWNSHIP 2003 ZONING ORDINANCE is amended by REVISION of Section 2.02(D) (Definitions of Words and Phrases Beginning with the Letters “P” through “T”) as follows: (Proposed additions are underlined; proposed deletions are in strikethrough.)

Sign: Any words, lettering, parts of letters, figures, numerals, phrases, sentences, emblems, devices, designs, trade names or marks, or other representation, or combination thereof, by which anything is made known, such as the designation of an individual, a firm, an association, a profession, a business, a commodity or product, which is located upon any land or on or in any building, in such a manner as to attract attention from outside the premises. (Refer to Article 22: Signs, for additional definitions pertaining to signs.)

Sign: Any visual device, identification, description, symbol, illustration, or structure that is intended to visually attract attention from off site or from a public or private right-of-way to identify or direct attention to a person, place, product, service, activity, institution, organization, business, or opinion. The term shall not include official flags, official signs, the minimum signs required for compliance with MCL 324.73102 (PA 451 of 1994), and public notice signs required by this Ordinance. The following words, terms, and phrases related to signs shall have the following meanings:

1) Awning Sign: A sign located on or attached to an awning.

2) Back-to-Back Sign: A sign consisting of two (2) sign faces oriented in opposite directions.

3) Business Center: A grouping of two (2) or more business establishments on one (1) or more lots with a frontage of at least three hundred (300) feet along each frontage that may share parking and access and are linked architecturally or otherwise developed as a unified grouping of businesses. A business center shall be considered one (1) use for the purposes of determination of the maximum number of free-standing signs.

4) Canopy Sign: A sign located on or attached to a canopy.



5) Commercial Message Sign: A sign that contains a commercial message that proposes or promotes a commercial transaction or pertains primarily to the economic interests or commercial identity of the message sponsor, including, but not limited to, businesses, products, services, or sales.

6) Confusing Sign: A sign that has the appearance of an official sign or uses text similar to those used on an official sign that may confuse or distract motorists.

7) Electronic Message Sign: A sign that displays changing messages or graphics using light emitting diodes.

8) Flashing Sign: A sign that contains flashing, blinking, or strobe lights or a sign that has the appearance of lighting associated with emergency vehicle lighting, traffic signals, or other official warning signs.

9) Freestanding Sign: A sign that is not attached to a principal or an accessory structure.

10) Moving Sign: A sign that moves, contains moving parts, or simulates movement, including, but not limited to, spinners, streamers, banners, balloons, spotlights, or scrolling text or moving images.

11) Non-Commercial Sign: A sign that contains a non-commercial message, including, but not limited to, designation of public telephones, restrooms, restrictions on smoking, trespassing, or hunting, or political or religious philosophies.

12) Official Flag: The flag, pennant, or insignia of any nation, state, county, city, or other similar entity.

13) Official Sign: A sign covered by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices or similar sign erected or maintained by a governmental body and signs of a noncommercial nature required by law.

14) Off-Site Sign: A sign that identifies goods, services, facilities, events, or attractions that are available or provided at a location other than the site upon which the sign is located.

15) Permanent Sign: Any sign that is displayed or intended to be displayed for an extended period of time of more than forty-five (45) days, unless otherwise noted in this Ordinance.

16) Projecting or Perpendicular Sign: A sign, other than a wall sign that is attached to and projects from a structure or building face and does not project above the roof line or cornice wall.

17) Prohibited Sign: A sign that is not permitted according to the standards of this Ordinance.

18) Roof Sign: A sign mounted on the roof of a building or structure, lying either flat against the roof or upright at an angle to the roof pitch.

19) Sign Area: The area, expressed in square feet to the nearest tenth of a square foot, measured as follows:

a. For a sign with a defined background, such as a signage panel board or other materials with a defined edge, the sign area shall be measured as the area of the defined background if it is a rectangle, circle, or oval. For all other shapes of a defined background, the sign area shall be measured as the area of the smallest rectangle, circle, or oval that encloses the defined background. See figures 2.02(D)(1) and 2.02(D)(2) below:



Figure 2.02(D)(1) Figure 2.02(D)(2)

b. For a sign without a defined background, such as individual letters, decoration, or symbols mounted directly on a structure wall or incorporated as a projecting sign, the sign area shall be measured as the area of the smallest rectangle, circle, or oval that encloses the letters, decoration, or symbols. See figures 2.02(D)(3) and 2.02(D)(4) below:

Figure 2.02(D)(3) Figure 2.02(D)(4)

20) Sign Height: The vertical distance from the average grade adjacent to the sign to the highest point of the sign or the vertical distance from the grade at the front lot line directly in front of the sign, whichever is less.

21) Sign Permit: A permit issued by Dexter Township for installation of a sign signifying compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance, which may include and set forth any conditions that must be met.

22) Sign In Right-of-Way: A sign, other than an official sign, located in, encroaching on, or overhanging a street right-of-way.

23) Sign Setbacks: The horizontal distance between any portion of a sign and lot lines, structures, and other features.



24) Sign That Obstructs Safe Vision: A sign that obstructs or interferes with an official sign, signal, or device, or obstructs or interferes with a driver’s view of approaching, merging, or intersecting traffic, even when consistent with setback and other location standards.

25) Snipe Sign: A sign attached to utility poles, light poles, or trees within the right-of-way or other public space.

26) Temporary Sign: Any sign that is displayed or designed to be displayed for a limited period of time of forty-five (45) days or less, unless otherwise noted in this Ordinance.

27) Unsafe Sign: A sign that is structurally unsafe or constructed in violation of the Building Code.

28) Vehicle Sign: A sign attached to or painted on a motor vehicle, recreational vehicle, trailer, or watercraft, whether motorized or not, that is placed, parked, or maintained at a particular location or driven for the purpose and intent of advertising.

29) Wall Sign: A sign that is attached or painted directly to a building façade with the horizontal sign surface generally parallel to the building wall, but excluding window signs.

30) Window Sign: A sign that is applied or attached to a window or located in a manner within the building that it is visible from the exterior of the building through a window, but excluding a window display.

Township Board: Elected members of the governing Board of Trustees of Dexter Township.The Dexter Township Board of Trustees.

Township Clerk: The Township official elected to the position ofDexter Township Clerk, or the Township Clerk’s appointed agent.

Section 5.

The DEXTER TOWNSHIP 2003 ZONING ORDINANCE is amended by REVISION of Article 22 (signs), as follows: (Proposed additions are underlined; proposed deletions are in strikethrough.)

Article 22

SIGNS

SECTION 22.05 - INTENT and PURPOSE

The intent and purpose of this Article is to:

(A) Ensure that signs are located, designed, constructed, installed, and maintained in a manner that protects life, health, property, and the public welfare;

(B) Reduce visual distractions and obstructions to motorists travelling along, entering, or leaving streets, thereby maintaining or improving public safety;

(C) Preserve the existing and desired residential and rural character of the Township, as identified in the Township’s adopted Master Plan;

(D) Prevent visual blight and protect the desired aesthetic qualities of the Township by preventing visual clutter, protecting views, and preventing intrusion of commercial messages into non-commercial areas;

(E) Limit the amount of light emitted by signs to protect the Township’s natural, existing, and desired dark skies; and

(F) Keep signs within a reasonable scale with respect to the buildings they identify.



SECTION 22.10 - SCOPE of ARTICLE

A sign, as defined by this Ordinance, shall not be installed, constructed, reconstructed, altered, or maintained without receiving a Sign Permit, except as outlined in this Article.

SECTION 22.15 - PROHIBITED SIGNS

The following signs and sign illumination shall be prohibited in all zoning districts:

(A) Off-site commercial message signs;

(B) Flashing signs;

(C) Confusing signs;

(D) Moving signs;

(E) Roof signs;

(F) Vehicle signs;

(G) Snipe signs;

(H) Signs that obstruct safe vision;

(I) Signs in rights-of-way, excluding official signs;

(J) Unsafe signs; and

(K) Signs with the following types of illumination:

(1) Temporary Signs:

(2) Traffic Hazards: Illumination that could distract motorists or otherwise create a traffic hazard;

(3) Glare and Non-Shielded Illumination: Use of glaring, undiffused luminaires and visible bare bulbs; and

(4) Waterbody Signs: Signs with illumination intended to be viewed from a waterbody.

(L) Signs within a clear-vision zone, unless otherwise noted; and

(M) Any other sign not expressly allowed in this Ordinance.



SECTION 22.20 - SIGN PERMIT PROCESS

Sign Permits are required for all new permanent signs and modifications of existing permanent signs, excluding changes to the sign face. Signs may also require a building permit from the Building Authority.

(A) Application: Sign Permit applications shall be reviewed and approved by the Zoning Administrator.

(1) Sign Permit Application: The application shall include a completed Sign Permit application signed by the applicant and the property owner, if different.

(2) Site or Plot Plan: The application shall include a site plan or plot plan showing the location of the proposed sign, including setbacks.

(3) Sign Details: The application shall include sign details, including, but not limited to: height, dimensions, sign area, and illumination information.

(4) Other Information: The application shall include any other information necessary to determine compliance with this Ordinance.

(B) Inspection: Signs shall be inspected by the Zoning Administrator or designee.

(1) New Signs: An inspection shall be conducted in a timely manner before and following installation of all new signs requiring a Sign Permit.

(2) Existing Signs: Signs requiring Sign Permits may be inspected periodically to ensure continued compliance with this Ordinance.

(C) Amendment: Sign Permit applications may be amended prior to installation of the sign. Amendments shall be reviewed and approved by the Zoning Administrator.

(D) Revocation: A Sign Permit may be revoked if the sign is installed in a manner inconsistent with the approval and shall be revoked if the sign is installed in a manner inconsistent with this Ordinance.

(E) Expiration: A Sign Permit shall expire if the sign has not received a final certificate of zoning compliance within one hundred eighty (180) days of the approval date. A single, thirty (30) day extension shall be granted upon request of the applicant with a demonstration that the sign will be installed during the extension period.

SECTION 22.25 - GENERAL SIGN PROVISIONS

(A) Determination of Sign Area: Signs shall not exceed the maximum sign area allowed for that type of sign and/or zoning district. The sign area shall be computed as follows:

(1) Single-Faced Signs: Sign area for single-faced signs shall be the square footage of the sign face as measured by enclosing the most protruding points or edges of the sign face within a parallelogram, rectangle, circle, or triangle, excluding any frame.

(2) Double-Faced Signs: Sign area for signs with multiple faces shall be the area of the largest of the sign faces, as described above, if all the faces are part of the same structure and are no more than eighteen (18) inches apart; otherwise, the sign area shall be the sum of all the areas of all the faces.



(B) Sign Maintenance: Signs, including frames and supports, shall be well maintained.

(C) Location: Signs shall only be placed as outlined below:

(1) Freestanding Signs: Freestanding signs shall be placed in a front or waterbody yard and shall not be located within any clear-vision zone.

(2) Freestanding Sign Orientation: Freestanding signs located in front yards are encouraged to be placed perpendicular to the front lot line.

(3) Wall-Mounted Signs: Wall-mounted signs shall be facing a front or waterbody yard or shall be facing an on-site or shared parking lot serving the site.

(4) Window Signs: Window signs shall be located on the interior of the window.

(5) Awning Signs: Awning signs shall be located on an awning attached to a building façade that faces a front or waterbody yard or an onsite or shared parking lot serving the site.

(6) Canopy Signs: Canopy signs shall be facing a front or waterbody yard or an onsite or shared parking lot serving the site.

(D) Window Sign Area: Window signs shall have a maximum sign area of twenty-five (25) percent of the glass area of that façade.

(E) Substitution: Any commercial message sign may also be used for a non-commercial message.

SECTION 22.30 - SIGNS NOT REQUIRING A SIGN PERMIT

(A) Signs Not Requiring a Sign Permit: The following signs shall not require a Sign Permit:

(1) Murals not containing a commercial message;

(2) Window signs; and

(3) Temporary signs.

(B) Maintenance: Maintenance of existing signs, including replacement of sign faces and regular maintenance, but excluding enlargement or relocation of the sign, shall not require a Sign Permit.

(C) Standards Still Apply: The standards of this Ordinance shall still apply to signs not requiring a Sign Permit.



SECTION 22.35 - TEMPORARY SIGNS

(A) Temporary Signs: Temporary signs shall meet the standards outlined in the table below.

Table 22.35(A)- Temporary Sign Standards Zoning District

Number of Temporary Signs(1)

Maximum Sign Area

Maximum Sign Height Minimum Sign Setbacks

AG, RC, PL 1 sign on each frontage 10 square

feet(2) 6 feet(3) Side-yard: 5 feet

RR, LR, CU, MH 1 sign on each frontage 6 square feet(2) 5 feet(3) Side-yard: 5 feet

C-1 1 sign on each frontage, plus 1 additional sign per unit, maximum of 4 signs

16 square feet 8 feet Side-yard: 15 feet Waterbody -yard: 20 feet

(1) Number of Signs: Additional temporary signs, beyond the number allowed in the table above, shall be allowed as follows:

a. One (1) additional temporary sign shall be allowed when the lot or a unit on the lot are offered for sale or lease.

b. Any number of additional temporary signs with a political message shall be allowed per lot for the period six (6) weeks prior to an election through three (3) days following an election. These additional signs shall have a maximum sign area of twenty-four (24) square feet each.

c. One (1) additional temporary sign shall be allowed when a commercial service is being provided to the lot for a period one (1) week prior to and one (1) week following the conclusion of the commercial service.

(2) Sign Area in Waterbody Yards- Temporary signs located in a waterbody yard in any non-commercial zoning district shall have a maximum sign area of four (4) square feet.

(3) Sign Height in Waterbody Yards- Temporary signs located in a waterbody yard in any non-commercial zoning district shall have a maximum sign height of four (4) feet.

(A)(B) Sign Locations: Temporary signs shall be located outside of right-of-ways and within lots, as outlined in this Article.

(C) Duration: Temporary signs shall be displayed for a maximum of forty-five (45) days. This does not apply to an additional temporary sign allowed when a lot or unit on the lot are offered for sale or lease.



SECTION 22.40 - PERMANENT SIGNS

(A) Freestanding Signs: Permanent freestanding signs shall only be allowed accessory to a permitted or special land use and shall meet the standards outlined below:.

Table 22.40(A)- Permanent Freestanding Sign Standards Zoning District

Number of Signs

Maximum Sign Area

Maximum Sign Height(1,2) Minimum Sign Setbacks Lighting(2)

AG, PL

1 on each frontage

28 square feet 6 feet Front-yard: front lot line or

20 feet from the edge of the travelled road, whichever is greater

Side-yard: 20 feet Yes

RR, LR, CU, MH

16 square feet(3) 5 feet

C-1, RC 32 square feet(4) 8 feet(5)

Front-yard: front lot line or 20 feet from the edge of the travelled road, whichever is greater

Side-yard: 20 feet Waterbody-yard: 20 feet

(1) Framing Height: Framing or decorative elements may extend eighteen (18) inches above the maximum sign height.

(2) Lighting: Illuminated signs shall meet the standards of this Article and the Environmental Standards Article.

(1)(3) Sign Area in Residential Districts: Signs for special land uses in residential districts that are located on lots with at least three hundred (300) feet of frontage shall have a maximum sign area of twenty-four (24) square feet.

(4) Signs in Waterbody Yards: Permanent signs in waterbody yards are only allowed in Commercial (C-1) and Recreation Conservation (RC) Districts. Permanent signs located in a waterbody yard shall have a maximum sign area of sixteen (16) square feet.

(5) Sign Height in Commercial and Recreation Conservation Districts: If year-round decorative landscaping is installed and maintained to screen the base of the sign from view from the frontage, the sign height may be increased equal to the height of the landscaping up to a maximum sign height of twelve (12) feet.

(6) Multiple-Dwelling Developments: Residential developments with more than ten (10) lots shall have a maximum sign area of thirty (30) square feet and may have one (1) sign at each entrance. Signs may be located within an island at the entrance but shall not be located within other clear-vision zones.

(2)(7) Business Center Sign: A sign located at a business center shall have an additional four (4) square feet of sign area for each unit, up to a maximum sign area of forty-four (44) square feet, and an additional sign height of one (1) foot for each unit, with a maximum sign height increase of two (2) feet.

(8) Additional Signs Near Entrances: One (1) or more additional non-commercial sign per driveway may be approved during site plan review for commercial, institutional, or public uses if the approving authority finds all of the criteria below are true. These additional signs shall have a maximum sign area of three (3) square feet.

a. The additional sign or signs shall be necessary to safely direct traffic;

b. The additional sign or signs may be located within a clear-vision zone but shall not block any views of drivers; and



c. The additional sign or signs shall be the minimum number and have the minimum sign area and sign height necessary to safely direct traffic.

(9) Ground Clearance: Signs shall be designed so as not to create a hazard to pedestrians or cyclists.

(B) Structure-Mounted Signs: Permanent wall, perpendicular, awning, and canopy signs shall only be allowed accessory to a permitted or special land use as outlined below:

Table 22.40(B)- Permanent Structure-Mounted Sign Standards Zoning District Number Maximum Sign Area(1) Lighting AG

1 on each frontage

8 square feet No PL 12 square feet

Yes(2) RR, LR, CU, MH 6 square feet

C-1, RC 1 on each frontage plus 1 per unit (3)

12 square feet or 10 percent of the façade area, whichever is greater

(1) Sign Area: This area excludes window signs.

(2) Lighting: Illuminated signs shall meet the standards of this Article and the Lighting Article.

(3) Number: One (1) additional canopy sign shall be allowed along each frontage. This additional sign shall have a maximum sign area of four (4) square feet.

(4) Depth: Wall signs shall not extend more than one (1) foot from the structure façade. Awning signs shall not extend more than one half (0.5) inches from the awning surface. Canopy signs shall not extend more than six (6) inches from the canopy façade.

(5) Ground Clearance: Awning and canopy signs shall have a ground clearance of at least eight (8) feet. Perpendicular signs shall have a ground clearance sufficient to not create a hazard to pedestrians, cyclists, or motorists.

(C) Sign Materials: Permanent signs shall be designed to be complementary with the character of the principal building and the landscaping to promote an overall unified and consistent aesthetic effect.

(D) Sign Construction Standards: The following standards shall apply to all permanent signs:

(1) Fastenings: All signs shall be erected in such a manner and with such materials to remain safe and secure during the period of use, and all bolts, cables, and other metallic parts of signs shall be kept free from corrosion.

(2) Sign Safety: All signs and support structures shall have a clearance of at least eight (8) feet from any electrical transmission lines. All signs shall comply with the minimum wind pressure and other standards of the Building Code.

(E) Illumination: Signs shall only be illuminated using approved electrical devices directed solely at the sign or internal to it, according to the following standards:

(1) Timer Controls: Illuminated signs shall be equipped with a functional timer control. Signs shall not be illuminated after 10:00 pm or one half (1/2) hour after the use of the site ends for the day, whichever is later, nor before 6:00 am or one half (1/2) hour before the beginning of the use of the site for the day, whichever is earlier.

(2) Non-glare, Shielded Lighting: Lights shall be steady, stationary, and shaded and/or shielded downward with light directed away from adjacent properties and streets.



(3) Backlighting: Signs with internal illumination shall have the lettering and graphics in a lighter color than the background to the maximum extent practical.

(4) Wiring: Electrical service to illuminated signs not attached to a building shall be located underground.

(F) Electronic Message Signs: Electronic message signs shall meet the following additional standards:

(1) Message Changes: Messages or images shall be static. There shall be no movement or simulated movement. Messages or images shall be displayed for at least one (1) hour.

(2) Light Intensity: Electronic message signs shall not display light of such intensity as to cause glare, impair the vision of an ordinary driver, or constitute a nuisance. Maximum luminance shall not exceed three-tenths (0.3) footcandles above ambient light levels at a distance, measured perpendicularly from the sign face, based on the size of the electronic message sign area as outlined in the table below. Maximum luminance shall not exceed one-tenths (0.1) footcandles above ambient light levels at adjacent lot lines of residentially-zoned or residentially-used lots.

Table 22.40(F)(2)- Light Intensity of Electronic Message Signs

Sign Area Distance Measurement is Taken

10 square feet 32 feet







(3) Dimming: Electronic message signs shall have a 16-stage or better automatic dimmer without a manual override that adjusts the intensity of light based on the ambient light levels at the sign.

(4) Certification: The applicant shall provide written certification from the sign manufacturer that the light intensity has been factory-programmed not to exceed the above light intensity.



SECTION 22.45 - LEGALLY NONCONFORMING SIGNS

The continued use of legally nonconforming signs shall be permitted, as outlined in this Section. Such signs shall not be enlarged, expanded, or extended, with the intent that legally nonconforming signs shall eventually be eliminated or replaced upon their natural deterioration or destruction. The continuance of legally nonconforming signs shall be subject to the standards of this Section.

(A) Structural Changes: The faces, supports, or other parts of legally nonconforming signs shall not be structurally changed or enlarged unless the resulting changed, altered, substituted, or enlarged sign conforms to the standards of this Ordinance.

(B) Destruction: Legally nonconforming signs that have been destroyed or damaged by more than fifty (50) percent of the replacement cost shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with the standards of this Ordinance.

SECTION 22.50 - REMOVAL OF SIGNS

(A) Permanent and Temporary Signs: Permanent and temporary signs erected or maintained in violation of this Ordinance shall be removed.

(1) Notice: The Zoning Administrator shall order the removal by delivery of a written notice to the property owner. The notice shall order removal of the sign or outline what action would bring the sign into compliance with this Ordinance and shall outline a reasonable length of time, at least fourteen (14) days, for removal or compliance.

(2) Removal: Upon failure to remove the sign or bring the sign into compliance, the Township may remove the sign immediately and without further notice, at its discretion. Any cost incurred for removal may be assessed to the property owner.

(B) Dangerous Signs: Signs that pose an immediate threat to safety shall be removed immediately.

(1) Notice: The Zoning Administrator shall order the removal by delivery of a written notice to the property owner, except as outlined in this Section. The notice shall order removal of the sign or outline what action would bring the sign into compliance with this Ordinance and shall outline a reasonable length of time for removal or compliance.

(2) Removal: Upon failure to remove the sign or bring the sign into compliance, the Township may remove the sign immediately and without further notice, at its discretion. Any cost incurred for removal may be assessed to the property owner.

(3) Emergency Removal: The Township may remove a sign that poses an immediate threat to safety without delivery of a written notice to the property owner if the Zoning Administrator certifies the nature of the immediate threat and that a delay resulting from noticing the property owner is likely to cause harm to individuals or property. Any cost incurred for removal may be assessed to the property owner.

(C) Signs in Right-of-Way: Signs erected within a right-of-way in violation of this Ordinance may be removed by the Township without notice. Any cost incurred for removal may be assessed to the sign owner.



SECTION 22.55 - VIOLATIONS

The installation, construction, reconstruction, alteration, or maintenance of a sign requiring a Sign Permit without receiving a Sign Permit or the installation, construction, reconstruction, alteration, or maintenance of a sign in any manner inconsistent with this Ordinance is a violation of this Ordinance.

(A) Party to Violation: Any person, agent, or property owner who causes a sign to be in violation of this Ordinance shall be a party to the violation.

(B) Separate Violation: Each sign in violation of this Ordinance shall be considered a separate violation. Each day a sign is in violation of this Ordinance shall be considered a separate violation.

(C) Nuisance Per Se: Any sign installed, constructed, reconstructed, altered, or maintained in violation of this Ordinance shall be a nuisance per se, as outlined in Section 3.04 of this Ordinance.

(D) Municipal Civil Infraction: Violation of the provisions of this Article shall be a municipal civil infraction.

Section 22.01: PURPOSE

The purpose of this Article is to provide a framework within which the identification and informational needs of all land uses can be harmonized with the desires and aesthetic standards of the general public. It is intended through the provisions contained herein to give recognition to the legitimate needs of business, industry and other activities, in attaining their identification and informational objectives. It is a basic tenet of this Article that unrestricted signage does not support the existing character of the Township and does not benefit either private enterprise or the community-at-large as it creates traffic safety hazards, visual clutter, confusion for vehicle drivers and visual blight. It is similarly the intent of this Article to protect the character of residential neighborhoods by discouraging the encroachment of signage which undermines the intended character of such areas.

Section 22.02: DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this Article, the following terms and phrases shall be defined as follows:

A. Business Center: A grouping of two or more business establishments on one (1) or more parcels of property which may share parking and access and are linked architecturally or otherwise developed as a unified grouping of businesses. A business center shall be considered one use for the purposes of determination of the maximum number of free-standing signs.

B. Business Sign: A sign advertising the name, services, goods or any other aspect or feature of a commercial or industrial business.

C. Freestanding Sign: A sign which is not attached to a principal or an accessory structure, including center pole signs, posts and panels, or monument signs, but excluding off-premises signs.

D. Non-Commercial Sign: A sign that contains non-commercial messages such as designation of public telephones, restrooms, restrictions on smoking, or political or religious philosophies.

E. Off-Premises Sign: A sign which identifies goods, services, facilities, events, or attractions which are available or provided at a location other than the lot or parcel upon which such sign is located.

F. Portable Sign: Any sign designed to be moved easily and not permanently affixed to the ground or to a structure or building, including but not limited to "A-frame", "T-frame", or inverted "T-shaped" devices, including those signs mounted on wheeled trailers, hot-air and gas filled balloons, sandwich boards, banners, pennants, streamers, festoons, ribbons, tinsel, pinwheels, non-governmental flags and searchlights, but excluding political signs, construction signs, signs pertaining to the sale, lease or rent of real estate, permanent changeable message signs, and regulatory/governmental signs.

G. Real Estate Sign: A temporary sign advertising a property or structure’s availability for sale, lease, or rent.

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b. Freestanding Signs: The maximum sign area of all freestanding signs on a lot shall be thirty-two (32) squarefeet for uses of a primarily office character, and sixty-four (64) square feet for uses of a primary character other than office use, except that in the case of a business center as defined in this Article which exceeds three hundred (300) feet in frontage along a single street, the maximum sign area of the business center freestanding sign shall be ninety-six (96) square feet. Freestanding signs shall not exceed a height of twelve (12) feet.

Section 22.07: OFF - PREMISES SIGNS

Off-premises signs or billboards are prohibited.

Section 22.08: NONCONFORMING SIGNS

It is the intent of this Section to permit the continuance of a lawful use of any sign existing at the effective date of adoption of this Article, although such sign may not conform with the provisions of this Article. It is also the intent that nonconforming signs shall not be enlarged upon, expanded or extended. Further, it is the intent that nonconforming signs shall be gradually eliminated and terminated upon their natural deterioration or accidental destruction. The continuance of all nonconforming signs and outdoor advertising structures within the Township shall be subject to the conditions and requirements set forth herein.

A. Structural Changes: The faces, supports, or other parts of any nonconforming sign or outdoor advertising structure shall not be structurally changed or enlarged unless the resultant changed, altered, substituted, or enlarged sign conforms to the provision of this Article for the use it is intended, except as otherwise provided for.

B. Damages: Should such sign be destroyed by any means to an extent of more than fifty (50) percent of its replacement cost, exclusive of foundations, it shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions of this Ordinance.

Section 22.09: SIGNS REQUIRING PERMITS and PERMIT APPLICATIONS

A. Signs Requiring Permits: All signs larger in area than six (6) square feet, including wall signs, shall require a zoning permit prior to construction and/or placement, except that this provision shall not apply to flags of thirty-two (32) square feet or less in area in residential districts. If site plan review is required for a proposed project which a proposed sign shall be part of, the Planning Commission shall review the proposed signage as part of the site plan review procedure for the entire project. If the proposed sign is to be part of an existing development for which site plan approval has already been granted or was not necessary, the Zoning Administrator shall review the application to assure all applicable ordinance standards have been met prior to issuing a sign permit. The Zoning Administrator may defer action on proposed signage to the Planning Commission.

B. Permit Applications: An application for a sign which is not otherwise part of a request for site plan approval shall be available from the Zoning Administrator. The application shall be accompanied by a complete description and scale drawings of the sign, including all dimensions and the sign area in square feet.

C. Exemption: Signs posted pursuant to Section 18.25 are exempt from the sign permit requirements of this Section.

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Section 6. The remaining provisions of Ordinance 34, and all amendments thereto, are hereby ratified and reaffirmed.

Section 7.

In the event that any provision of the within amending ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or void for any reason, that provision shall be struck from the amendment and severed and the remaining provisions shall be enforced according to their terms and provisions.

Section 8.

The within amending ordinance shall be effective seven (7) days after publication.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY of WASHTENAW

I, Debra Ceo, Clerk of the Township of Dexter, a Michigan Township Corporation, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting of the Dexter Township Board, held at the Dexter Township Townhall, 6880 Dexter-Pinckney Road, Dexter, MI 48130, in said Township at 7:00 pm, Eastern Time, on the 19th day of May 2015, that the above Ordinance was __ADOPTED/NOT ADOPTED__ after Public Hearing and Recommendation by the Dexter Township Planning Commission, and that the following members were present: Harley B Rider, Supervisor; Debra Ceo, Clerk; Libby Brushaber, Treasurer; Mike Howard, Carl Lesser,

Bill Gajewski, Jason Maciejewski, Trustees.

The following members were absent:

Harley B Rider, Supervisor; Debra Ceo, Clerk; Libby Brushaber, Treasurer; Mike Howard, Carl Lesser,

Bill Gajewski, Jason Maciejewski, Trustees.

That upon motion made by _NAME_ and seconded by _NAME_, said Ordinance was _ADOPTED/NOT ADOPTED_ on the following roll call vote:

AYES # ( Brushaber, Ceo, Gajewski, Howard, Lesser, Maciejewski, Rider, NONE_) NAYES # ( Brushaber, Ceo, Gajewski, Howard, Lesser, Maciejewski, Rider, NONE_) ABSENT # ( Brushaber, Ceo, Gajewski, Howard, Lesser, Maciejewski, Rider, NONE_)



I further certify that on the 27th day of May 2015, I caused a summary of the regulatory effect of said Ordinance to be published in The Sun Times News, a newspaper circulated in the Township of Dexter, and that said Ordinance and the record of publication was duly recorded in the Book of Ordinances of the Township of Dexter and is available for public use and inspection at the offices of the Dexter Township Clerk. The Ordinance shall take effect seven (7) days after publication.

DEBRA CEO

Dated: May 19, 2015 Earlier Readings: December 16, 2014, January 20, 2015 (as part of Ordinance #34-16) Final Reading: May 19, 2015 Published: May 27, 2015 Effective Date: June 3, 2015


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MEETING OF: Township Board of Trustees 19 May 2015 Agenda Item Title: Annual Road Projects Submitted by: H. Rider Explanation of Agenda Item:

Selection of Township road maintenance projects for Washtenaw County Road Commission

Fiscal or Resource Considerations: YES __x___ NO _____ Does this agenda item require the expenditure of funds? YES ___x__ NO _____ If YES, are funds budgeted? YES __x___ NO _____ Are staff or other resources required? YES _____ NO __x___ Is a budget amendment required? YES _____ NO __x___ unless projects exceed approved budget Amount of amendment $__________.______ FROM Line item # ______-______-______.______ Original Budget $________.____ TO Line item # ______-______-______.______ Original Budget $________.____

Attachments: WCRC Annual Report listing of matching funds List of recommended road projects as presented in the annual WCRC Report Email with additional project (eligible for drainage matching funds) Staff Comments:

The FY 15/16 General Fund Budget had provisions for $43,290 in funding for dust control and road projects, not including the Island Lake/Wylie project. This is in addition to the $15,974 in local road matching funds and $6,932 in drainage matching funds (total matching $22,906). This gives us a theoretical $66,196 in available funding, minus the $20,004 we approved for dust control, leaving us with $46,192 available to spend on road projects, providing we approve one or more projects that are eligible for the drainage matching funds. NOTE: The Fleming, Wylie, Stinchfield Woods ditching, etc., could be given a “not to exceed” number to stay within budget.

Motion/Action/Recommendation:

Motion to approve the following road projects (list) totaling approximately $__________, less local road and drainage matching funds.

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MEETING OF: Township Board of Trustees 19 May 2015 Agenda Item Title: Hudson Mills Fireworks Display Application Submitted by: H. Rider Explanation of Agenda Item:

Annual Hudson Mills Metropark Fireworks Display – Wednesday, July 1, 2015.

Fiscal or Resource Considerations: YES _____ NO ___x__ Does this agenda item require the expenditure of funds? YES _____ NO __x___ If YES, are funds budgeted? YES _____ NO _____ Are staff or other resources required? YES _____ NO __x___ Is a budget amendment required? YES _____ NO __x___ Amount of amendment $__________.______ FROM Line item # ______-______-______.______ Original Budget $________.____ TO Line item # ______-______-______.______ Original Budget $________.____

Attachments: Application Insurance WCSO Letter DAFD Letter Wolverine ATF info Wolverine Display info

Staff Comments:

Annual Hudson Mills Metropark Fireworks Display Wednesday, July 1, 2015 (no rain date). All paperwork submitted..


Motion to approve the Fireworks Display application for Hudson Mills Metropark on Wednesday, July 1, 2015.

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2201 Hogback Road Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105-9732 OFFICE (734) 971-8400 FAX (734) 973-4624 EMAIL [email protected] JERRY L. CLAYTON MARK A. PTASZEK

SHERIFF UNDERSHERIFF

TO: Lt. Jeff Brown FROM: Sgt. Keith Flores REFERENCE: Hudson Mills Fireworks Display 2015 DATE: April 9th, 2015 It is my understanding that this year’s firework display will be held on Wednesday July 1st, 2015 with no rain date set. The Sheriff’s Office primary function will be to provide traffic control and direction at the intersection of Dexter Pinckney and North Territorial Rd. We will also provide some random patrols related to parking issues prior to the event on Dexter Pinckney, Territorial and Huron River Drive. It is my understanding that the Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority will be able to provide traffic control and direction on the roadways adjacent to the Parks Property. As we move closer towards the date of this activity the assignments may change, but I am confident that together we will be able to address any concerns. If you should need anything prior to a final meeting, please feel free to call me anytime. Respectfully, Sergeant Keith Flores Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office cc: Harley Rider, Dexter Township Supervisor

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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY

MEETING OF: Township Board of Trustees 19 May 2015 Agenda Item Title: Gary Locher (Portage Lake) Fireworks Display Application Submitted by: H. Rider Explanation of Agenda Item:

Annual Fireworks Display presented by Gary Locher at Portage Lake – Friday, July 3, 2015.


Attachments: Application Insurance Marine Special Event Permit

Staff Comments:

Annual Portage Lake Fireworks Display Friday, July 3, 2015 (rain date Sunday, July 5). All paperwork submitted. Just waiting for DAFD letter. I have received an email from WCSO Sgt. Flores that there will be adequate coverage scheduled.


Motion to approve the Fireworks Display application by Gary Locher for Portage Lake on Friday, July 3, 2015, with a rain date of Sunday, July 5, 2015, conditioned on receipt by Dexter Township of a letter of approval from the Dexter Area Fire Department no later than noon Monday, June 29, 2015.

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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY

MEETING OF: Township Board of Trustees 19 May 2015 Agenda Item Title: PLASCO (Portage Lake) Fireworks Display Application Submitted by: H. Rider Explanation of Agenda Item:

Annual Fireworks Display presented by the PLASCO at Portage Lake – Saturday, July 4, 2015.


Attachments: Application Insurance Marine Special Event Permit

Staff Comments:

Annual Portage Lake Fireworks Display Saturday, July 4, 2015 (rain date Sunday, July 5). All paperwork submitted. Just waiting for DAFD letter. I have received an email from WCSO Sgt. Flores that there will be adequate coverage scheduled.


Motion to approve the Fireworks Display application by PLASCO for Portage Lake on Saturday, July 4, 2015, with a rain date of Sunday, July 5, 2015, conditioned on receipt by Dexter Township of a letter of approval from the Dexter Area Fire Department no later than noon Monday, June 29, 2015.

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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY

MEETING OF: Township Board of Trustees 19 May 2015 Agenda Item Title: Dexter Area Historical Society and Museum Request for Support Submitted by: H. Rider Explanation of Agenda Item:

Annual request for financial support

Fiscal or Resource Considerations: YES __x___ NO _____ Does this agenda item require the expenditure of funds? YES ___x__ NO _____ If YES, are funds budgeted? YES __x___ NO _____ Are staff or other resources required? YES _____ NO __x___ Is a budget amendment required? YES _____ NO __x___ Amount of amendment $__________.______ FROM Line item # ______-______-______.______ Original Budget $________.____ TO Line item # ______-______-______.______ Original Budget $________.____

Attachments: Letter from Dexter Area Historical Society and Museum MCL 399.161

Staff Comments:

Annual request; funds in FY 15/16 budget. NOTE: MCL 399.161 permits “The township board of any township in this state may raise and appropriate money for the purpose of fostering any activity or project which in the opinion of the board tends to advance the historical interests of the township.”


Motion to authorize support in the amount of $250.00 to the Dexter Area Historical Society and Museum in accordance with the provisions of MCL 399.161 to”…foster [an] activity or project which…tends to advance the historical interest of [Dexter] township”.

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HISTORICAL ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS (EXCERPT)Act 212 of 1957

399.161 Historical activities and projects; township appropriations.Sec. 1. The township board of any township in this state may raise and appropriate money for the purpose

of fostering any activity or project which in the opinion of the board tends to advance the historical interestsof the township.

History: 1957, Act 212, Eff. Sept. 27, 1957.

Rendered Thursday, May 7, 2015 Page 1 Michigan Compiled Laws Complete Through PA 20 of 2015

Legislative Council, State of Michigan Courtesy of www.legislature.mi.gov

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MEETING OF: Township Board of Trustees 19 May 2015 Agenda Item Title: Western Washtenaw Recycle Authority Equipment Re-finance Submitted by: H. Rider Explanation of Agenda Item:

Discussion on possible equipment refinancing for WWRA so our WWRA representative will have some direction on addressing the issue at the next WWRA Board meeting.

Fiscal or Resource Considerations: YES _____ NO __x___ Does this agenda item require the expenditure of funds? YES _____ NO ___x__ If YES, are funds budgeted? YES _____ NO _____ Are staff or other resources required? YES _____ NO __x___ Is a budget amendment required? YES _____ NO __x___ Amount of amendment $__________.______ FROM Line item # ______-______-______.______ Original Budget $________.____ TO Line item # ______-______-______.______ Original Budget $________.____

Attachments: Communication from WWRA regarding situation and options. Staff Comments:

None


Motion to support, in principle, Option 1 or Option 2 as outlined in the attached WWRA communication.

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Comments on Refinancing the Baler and Working on Saving Money I apologize in advance for the length of this document but the request was for information about the concept of refinancing the baler and adding equipment. To that end, I think it is important to understand that Phil and I have spent hours mulling over the best approach to saving money on a monthly basis and these new pieces of equipment are not an idle thought. As presented at the board meeting April 22, 2015: Current monthly cost for the baler is $5,590.79. We owe approximately $144K and have 26 months left on the contract. Option 1

Refinance the baler and add $29,500 for the purchase of a replacement garbage truck plus a new compactor for the sorting system at approximately $18,000.

Refinance for 5 years will be approximately $3,860, a savings of about $1,700 per month The trash truck we have is a 1984 and the frame is so badly rusted it is not road worthy.

Additionally the current truck is a 16 yard unit with badly leaking cylinders and can not compress trash. We keep it outside the building to take floor trash up to the transfer station. We pay for 16 yards regardless of whether it is compacted or not.

The replacement is a 20 yard unit in excellent shape for $29,500 and it can compact trash in a 3:1 ratio which means both that we can empty it less often and pay for 60 yards compacted to 20, that represents a significant savings with each dump cycle and less time taking it to the transfer station. Estimated saving is approximately $400 per month.

Also this replacement trash truck is road worthy and can provide backup for curbside in Chelsea and the cardboard collection system. We currently have no backup at all.

Originally we did not know that a trash compactor was needed for the sort line and we found a used one that worked. It is old and also has leaking cylinders so compaction is not good but more importantly, when it has to be emptied, the line has to be shut down. Rebuilding the compactor is estimated at $25K but a new replacement is about $18K and compaction will be far greater. We can then put the old one on line and drive the unit to the landfill with far more trash and without shutting the system down. Estimated saving is approximately $200 per week.

Option 2

Do everything on Option 1 plus buy a used Bobcat for $29,500. The payment will be about $4,450 representing a savings will be about $1,100 per month.

This unit we wish to buy is a 2013 with less total hours on it than we put on the equipment in a month. It already has solid tires, which we require in the building due to metal and broken glass. It does have some remaining warrantee on it.

It will replace the Kramer loader and nearly as powerful as the Kramer. For reference, the Kramer cost WWRA $3,500 in repairs in 2012, $4,200 in repairs for 2013 and $9,500 in repairs for 2014. We have already spent money on repairs this year and typically WWRA employees are performing some kind of repair every other week. The unit is junk and will be handled that way.

The savings are literally based on repair costs. Adding repair costs for 3 years plus $12,000 and you have bought the Bobcat. The Kramer is basically on life support and no matter how much we spent repairing it, the unit is far past its life expectancy.

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The question was raised at the board meeting about what happens if WWRA defaults and the investing member municipalities have to pick up the bills. Well, that is exactly what Phil and I do NOT want to happen. But keep in mind, renewing this lease for 5 years is totally consistent with the bond payment, which has at least 5 years remaining. So if we did default, this new lease represents peanuts when compared to the bond amount. But more importantly, you have salable equipment, which is not what we have currently. The savings represented above are real and not imaginary. I appreciate the fact that each board member understands the fiduciary responsibility they have to their municipality, but that responsibility is a 2-way street so to speak. Each municipality has invested a lot to make WWRA viable and this effort is to ensure we remain viable, which also represents a fiduciary responsibility for each member! One question, or concern if you like, of the board meeting is a lack of a market for glass. We are working on solutions even as I write this. Whether we can get the state involved with a solution is a question that cannot be answered yet. However, please be advised that the market will readjust itself as it did years ago. There was a time where labels had to be removed from cans and milk cartons with wax were not recyclable. That has changed, and so too will the market for glass and other plastics. And it is the intention of the manager and chair to, ensure we do survive through this…..plain and simple! Let me add that I personally was involved in the formation of WWRA in 1991 and to be blunt, I will be damned before I allow it to self-destruct. By now, my commitment should be obvious to the board.

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MEETING OF Board of Trustees: May 19, 2015 Agenda Item Title: Ordinance Enforcement Officer Appointment- Mike Auerbach

Submitted by: Zach Michels, Director of Planning and Zoning

Approved for submittal: _________________________________ Harley B Rider, Supervisor

Explanation of Agenda Item: The previous Ordinance Enforcement Officer, Bart Hamilton, resigned on March 31st. Since that time, most of the ordinance enforcement responsibilities have been covered by the Director of Planning and Zoning. The ordinance officer position has been posted on the Michigan Township Association website and the Dexter Township website, and two applications have been received.

Until the permanent replacement can be selected, it would be helpful to allow the summer intern, Mike Auerbach, to conduct some of the Ordinance Enforcement Officer Duties. These duties would be limited, according to demonstrated proficiency.

Ordinance #28 (Ordinance Enforcement Officer Ordinance) states that the Township Board appoints any person or persons to the Ordinance Enforcement Officer position through adoption of a resolution. Fiscal or Resource Considerations: YES __X__ NO __ ___ Does this agenda item require the expenditure of funds? YES __X__ NO __ ___ If YES, are funds budgeted? YES __X__ NO _____ Are staff or other resources required? YES __X__ NO __ ___

Attachments: Draft Resolution appointing Michael Aurebach as Interim Ordinance Enforcement Officer Ordinance #28, Ordinance Enforcement Officer

Staff Comments: Mike Auerbach, the planning and zoning summer intern, has demonstrated proficiency at all of the tasks he has been introduced to since beginning with the Township. It is my belief that he would be able, at this time, to conduct the necessary investigations for ordinance violations and, with training, would be able to draft and send the necessary notice of violation letters.

Court appearances and issuance of civil infractions would still be handled by the Director of Planning and Zoning.

Having Mr. Auerbach perform some of the duties would relieve pressure on the department and allow for a more thorough selection process for the long-term Ordinance Enforcement Officer.

Money to pay for his time spent acting as the Ordinance Enforcement Officer has already been allocated within the adopted budget for FY 2015/2016. Motion/Action/Recommendation: Adopt a resolution appointing Mike Auerbach as Ordinance Enforcement Officer under the direction of the Director of Planning and Zoning and authorize pay at $15.00/hr while performing the duties of Ordinance Enforcement Officer.

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Dexter Township Resolution # 15-xxx

A resolution to appoint an interim Ordinance Enforcement Officer WHEREAS, Dexter Township established the position of Ordinance Enforcement Officer by resolution in September, 1998, and

WHEREAS, Bart Hamilton served in that position from 1998 until his retirement earlier this year, and

WHEREAS, there is still the need in Dexter Township for a person to perform the duties of Ordinance Enforcement Officer, and

WHEREAS, Dexter Township has advertised the position and is still searching for an Ordinance Enforcement Officer, and

WHEREAS, Planning and Zoning Intern, Michael Auerbach, is qualified to perform many of the duties of the position of Ordinance Enforcement Officer, and

WHEREAS, Zach Michels, Director of Planning and Zoning, is willing and able to perform any duties not assigned to Mr. Auerbach;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Dexter Township Board of Trustees, by a vote of the majority at a regularly scheduled and duly noticed meeting held this 19th day of May, 2015, appoints Michael Auerbach to the position of Ordinance Enforcement Officer to perform duties as necessary, under the direction and supervision of Zach Michels, during Mr. Auerbach’s tenure as Planning and Zoning Intern, and shall be compensated at the approved starting rate for Ordinance Enforcement Officer while actually performing said duties.

Resolution offered by Board Member ?

Resolution seconded by Board Member ?

Roll call vote:

Yeas – ?

Nays – ?

Abstain – None

Absent - None

Tally Y = ?; N = ?; Abstain = 0; Absent = 0.

The Supervisor declared the resolution adopted

CERTIFICATE The undersigned, being the duly appointed and acting Clerk of the Township of Dexter hereby certifies that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the Dexter Township Board at which a quorum was present on the 19th day of May, 2015, and that the members voted thereon as hereinbefore set forth.

____________________ Debra A. Ceo, Clerk

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ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER ORDINANCE

ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 15, 1998

EFFECTIVE: SEPTEMBER 24, 1998

AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF ORDINANCE ENFORCEMNET OFFICER; TO PRESCRIBE THE DUTIES OF SAID OFFICE; TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWNSHIP BOARD TO APPOINT PERSONS TO SAID OFFICE; AND TO AMEND ANY ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP WHICH CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS HEREOF.

THE TOWNSHIP OF DEXTER ORDAINS:

SECTION I 1. ORDINANCE ENFORCMENT OFFICER. The office of Dexter Township

Enforcement Officer is hereby established.

SECTION II 1. APPOINTMENT. The Township Board of the Township of Dexter is hereby

authorized to appoint by resolution any person or persons to the office of Ordinance Enforcement Officer for such term or terms as may be designated in said resolution and for such compensation as the Board may determine. The Board may further, by resolution, remove any person from said office, in the discretion of the Board.

SECTION III 1. AUTHORITY. The Ordinance Enforcement Officer is hereby authorized to enforce

all ordinances of the Township, whether heretofore or hereafter enacted, and whether such ordinances specifically designate a different enforcing official or do not designate any particular enforcing officer. Where a particular officer is so designated in any ordinance that officer’s authority shall continue in full force and effect and shall not be diminished or impaired by the terms of this Ordinance, and the authority of the Ordinance Enforcement Officer shall be in addition and supplementary to the authority granted to such other specific officer. An Ordinance Enforcement Officer shall in the performance of the officer’s duties be subordinate and responsible to the Township Manger or such other Township Official as the Township Board may from time to time designate.

SECTION IV 1. DUTIES. The Ordinance Enforcement Officer’s duties shall include the following:

investigation or ordinance violations; issuing and serving ordinance violations; issuing and serving ordinance violation notices; issuing and serving appearance tickets as authorized under 1968 Public Act 147, as amended (MCL 764.9c); issuing and serving municipal ordinance violation notices and municipal civil infraction citations as authorized under 1994 Public Act 12, as it may from time to time be amended (MCL 600.8701 et seq); appearance in court or other judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings to assist in the prosecution of ordinance violators; and such other

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ordinance enforcing duties as may be delegated by the Township Board, Township Supervisor, or assigned by the Township Attorney.

SECTION V 1. SEVERABILTY. The provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be

severable and if any part is declared invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction it shall not affect the remainder of the Ordinance which shall continue in full force and effect.

SECTION VI 1. SUPPLEMENTARY EFFECT. All ordinances of the Township heretofore or

hereafter adopted shall be considered to be supplemented by the terms of this Ordinance.

SECTION VII 1. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication

as required by law following adoption by the Township Board.

______________________________ Township Clerk

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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY

MEETING OF: Township Board of Trustees 19 May 2015 Agenda Item Title: Budget Amendment – Fire Sub-Station Submitted by: H. Rider Explanation of Agenda Item:

Amendments to the General Fund (Fire Station Department) and Fire Sub-Station Fund

Fiscal or Resource Considerations: YES ___x__ NO _____ Does this agenda item require the expenditure of funds? YES __x___ NO _____ If YES, are funds budgeted? YES _____ NO ___x__ Are staff or other resources required? YES _____ NO __x___ Is a budget amendment required? YES __x___ NO _____ Amount of amendment $25,237.00 1) 101-270-970.001 Original Budget $0.00 – Amend to $25,237.00 2) 101-270-955.001 Original Budget $59,249.00 – Amend to $60,614.00 3) 406-900-970.000 Original Budget $2,016,080.00 – Amend to $2,031,042.00

Attachments: None

Staff Comments:

1) General Fund – Property purchase budgeted in FY 14/15, but not consummated until April, 2015 2) General Fund – Amend to reflect Soil Erosion Permit of $1,365.00 3) Sub-Station Fund – Amend to reflect Building Permit of $14,962.00


Motion to Amend the FY 2015/2016 General Fund Budget and Fire Sub-Station Fund Budget as detailed in above Agenda Item Summary to reflect purchase of property in current fiscal year and to properly account for Soil Erosion and Building Permits that are not included in construction bid by General Contractor.

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MEETING OF: Township Board of Trustees 19 May 2015 Agenda Item Title: Direction for Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) Submitted by: H. Rider Explanation of Agenda Item:

The PSAC was created by Board Resolution in April, 2010, and their Charter was amended in December, 2013. The PSAC Charter details specific charges to the PSAC and includes the catch-all “Others duties assigned by the Township Board.” The PSAC has fulfilled its original specific charges and has expanded to include reviewing the Township Hazard Mitigation Plan and studying community resident special needs in the event of a localized emergency. The PSAC is seeking direction from the Township Board for their future activities in support of public safety in Dexter Township.

Fiscal or Resource Considerations: YES _____ NO __x___ Does this agenda item require the expenditure of funds? YES _____ NO __x___ If YES, are funds budgeted? YES _____ NO _____ Are staff or other resources required? YES _____ NO __x___ Is a budget amendment required? YES _____ NO _____ Amount of amendment $__________.______ FROM Line item # ______-______-______.______ Original Budget $________.____ TO Line item # ______-______-______.______ Original Budget $________.____

Attachments: PSAC Enabling Resolution PSAC Charter excerpt Staff Comments:

None


To Be Determined.

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Dexter Township Public Safety Advisory Committee

Committee Charter

Public Safety Advisory Committee Charter Page 1 of 5 Adopted: 04-20-2010 Amended: 12-17-2013

Section I General

1.1 Committee Name

Dexter Township Public Safety Advisory (PSA) Committee

1.2 Authorization

Dexter Township Board of Trustees Resolution (10-289) April 20, 2010 Dexter Township Board of Trustees Motion, December 17, 2013

1.3 Background

Dexter Township residents receive fire protection services from three fire departments – by membership in the Dexter Area Fire Department (DAFD) and by contract with the Chelsea Area Fire Authority (CAFA) and the Putnam Township Fire Department (PTFD); police services are provided by contract with the Washtenaw County Sheriff Department to a consortium including Dexter and Webster townships and the Village of Dexter; ambulance transport services are provided by Huron Valley Ambulance. The current revenue source for these public safety services is through two extra-voted millages: a 1.5 mil fire services millage and a 1.5 mil police services millage.

Demographic changes caused by growth and development trends have significantly changed the required level and delivery of public safety services to the township. In response, all three fire departments used have converted from all volunteer, paid-on-call departments to “combination” departments that employ a mix of full-time and paid-on-call staff. CAFA has recently changed the terms of its contract services resulting in over a 300% increase in costs to Dexter Township. DAFD communities are actively involved in negotiations to regionalize fire services with the Scio Township Fire Department. Washtenaw County budget constraints may raise the cost of contracted police services 10% or more beginning in 2011. Additionally, the millages that fund public safety services expire in 2010.

The Dexter Township Board desires a continuous advisory resource to review, research and provide recommendations on any public safety issue, program, goal or other item as assigned by the Township Board.

1.4 Purpose

The purpose of the Dexter Township Public Safety Advisory Committee is to provide an assessment of the overall structure, service levels and funding requirements for the provision of fire, police and emergency medical services to Dexter Township and, further, to provide recommendations to the Dexter Township Board to support and promote the delivery of high quality, cost effective public safety services.

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Public Safety Advisory Committee Charter Page 2 of 5 Adopted: 04-20-2010 Amended: 12-17-2013

1.5 Objectives Act as a conduit between Dexter Township residents, the public service agencies

servicing the township and the Township Board by soliciting and conveying information regarding community needs and expectations, long range visions and goals, and any problems and/or specific incidents that may arise.

Be an active participant in the continuous process of advising the Township Board regarding the designing and implementing of public safety policies, plans and programs.

Functional areas include, but are not limited to: - Review of public safety services including contract performance/cost and

the possible expansion of public safety programs and services. - Fiscal soundness for public trust. - Review of service providers to ensure top quality service. - Opportunities for new or improved joint programs with other local public

agencies. - Other duties assigned by the Township Board.

Make a presentation to the Township Board at least once a year which will include but not necessarily be limited to discussions and descriptions of community needs and expectations in the public safety area, activities being carried out to address these needs and expectations, and recommendations for further progress.

1.6 Amendment of Committee Charter

This charter may be amended, added to or repealed by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Committee at any regular or special meeting, provided written notice of the amendment is given and subject to the approval of the Dexter Township Board of Trustees and conformance to such guidelines and policies as may be from time to time established by said Board of Trustees.

Section II Membership

2.1 Membership

The Committee shall be comprised of nine (9) members of the public and (2) members of the township board. Members of the township board shall serve in an ex-officio capacity and be non-voting members. To the extent possible, public membership will be representative of the major population centers and geographic areas within the township. In addition, it is preferable that at least 2 public members have professional experience in fire protection services and police services provided, however, that their current employer does not provide service to Dexter Township.

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Resolution 10-XXX Page 1 of 2

Dexter Township Resolution # 10-289

A resolution to establish a Public Safety Advisory Committee, adopt a committee charter, provide committee charges and duties and to appoint regular and ex-officio committee members.

Whereas, Dexter Township residents receive fire protection services from three fire departments as follows:

1. By membership in the Dexter Area Fire Department (DAFD) 2. By contract with the Chelsea Area Fire Authority (CAFA) 3. By contract with the Putnam Township Fire Department (PTFD)

and; Whereas, Dexter Township residents receive police services by contract with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department as part of a consortium including Dexter and Webster townships and the Village of Dexter, and; Whereas, Dexter Township finances fire protection services through a five-year, 1.5 mil, extra-voted millage approved in 2006 and expiring in 2010, and; Whereas, Dexter Township finances police protection services through a five-year, 1.5 mil, extra-voted millage approved in 2006 and expiring in 2010, and; Whereas, demographic changes caused by growth and development trends have significantly changed the required level and delivery of public safety services to the township, and; Whereas, the response time capacity of DAFD, CAFA and PTFD has improved, in varying degrees, because the departments have converted from all volunteer, paid-on-call fire departments to “combination” fire departments that employ a mix of full-time and paid-on-call staff , and; Whereas, the township’s contract (extension) with CAFA expires on June 30, 2010 and CAFA’s proposed method of cost allocation for future contracts will increase the township’s costs by more than 310%, and; Whereas, Dexter Area Fire Authority communities are actively engaged in negotiations to regionalize fire services with the Scio Township Fire Department for the purpose of providing better, more cost effective services, and; Whereas, the township’s contract with the Washtenaw County Sheriff expires on December 31, 2010 and Washtenaw County budget constraints will likely raise the cost of contracted police services, and; Whereas, the Dexter Township Board desires a comprehensive review of fire and police protection services to provide the Board guidance in making decisions regarding the provision of high quality, cost effective public safety services, Now, therefore be it resolved, the Dexter Township Board establishes a Public Safety Advisory (PSA) Committee. Be it further resolved, the Dexter Township Board adopts the Public Safety Advisory Committee Charter attached to this resolution as Appendix A.

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Resolution 10-XXX Page 2 of 2

Be it further resolved, in accordance with the PSA committee charter, the Dexter Township Board appoints the following township residents to serve on the PSA committee for two year terms, ending December 31, 2011:

1. Steve Burch 2. Brent Courson 3. Janis Miller 4. Dominic Treglia 5. David VanderYacht 6. David Waymann 7. Derek Wiseley 8. Adam Zemke 9. TBD

Be it further resolved, in accordance with the PSA committee charter, the Dexter Township Board appoints the following township board members to serve on the PSA committee in an ex-officio capacity:

1. Supervisor Pat Kelly 2. Trustee Jason Maciejewski

Be it further resolved, in addition to objectives outlined in the Committee Charter, the Dexter Township Board provides the following objectives, charges and duties for the members of the PSA committee:

1. Complete an initial report to the township board no later than October 15, 2010. The report should include, at a minimum, recommendations on the following items:

a. The fire departments that should provide service to the township and the service area boundaries for each department, if more than one.

b. The need for and optimum location for a fire substation in the township. c. Funding level and source(s) for the construction and operation of a fire

substation, if recommended. d. Funding level and source for fire protection services in the township for the

next five years. e. The level of required police services for the township. f. Funding level and source for police services in the township for the next

five years.

Resolution offered by Board Member: Maciejewski Resolution supported by Board member: Brushaber Roll call vote: Yeas: Maciejewski, Rider, Kooyers, Lesser, Knight, Kelly, Brushaber Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None Tally Y = 7 ; N = _0_; Abstain = _0_; Absent = _0_

The Supervisor declared the resolution adopted.

DATE: 20th day of April, 2010

____________________ Harley B. Rider, Clerk

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Authorization of Payments

First Distribution – May 12, 2015

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Clerk’s

Office Debra A Ceo, Clerk Authorization of Payments

May 12, 2015 First Distribution

Attachment(s):

1. May 2015 Payroll

2. General Fund Disbursements – (04/22/2015 thru 05/12/2015)

3. Fire Fund Disbursements –(04/22/2015 thru 05/12/2015)

4. Police Fund Disbursements – (04/22/2015 thru 05/12/2015)

5. Fire Substation Fund Disbursements – (04/22/2015 thru 05/12/2015)

6. General Agency Fund Disbursements – (04/22/2015 thru 05/12/2015)

May Gross Payroll $24,311.48

Disbursements April 22 thru May 12, 2015

April 22 thru May 12, 2015 Grand Total

General Fund $49,900.22 $0 $49,900.22

Fire Fund $38,907.57 $0 $38,907.57

Police Fund $67.71 $0 $67.71

Substation Fund $20,258.41 $0 $20,258.41

Agency Fund $1,980.00 $0 $1,980.00

Total $111,113.91 $0 $111,113.91

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Copper Meadows Drain Payment For the FY 15/16 General Fund Budget we appropriated $150,000 to pay off our share of the Copper Meadows Drain. The Water Resources Commissioner has informed me that the payoff on our share as of May 21, 2015, is $146,132.62. You will notice a check for this amount in the second bill run. The interest rate for this project is 4.1888%, so early payment (19 years remaining) will save us on the order of $140,000 in interest.

MERS Employer Contribution Rate Change The Employer Contribution Rate for MERS changed with the April payroll to 3.335%. We budgeted at last year’s rate of 4.62%. The change will save the Township in the neighborhood of $3,200.

Chelsea Area Construction Agency Bruce Connell, the long-time Building Official for CACA is retiring as of May 31. The CACA Board will be appointing Danny Henson, the current Mechanical Inspector, as Interim Building Official. The CACA Board is initiating a search for a permanent replacement for Bruce.

Fire Sub-Station Update Permits have been pulled and lots of dirt has been moved. The contractor anticipates starting footings during the week of the Board meeting, if all goes well. Tom Arehart and I will provide an oral update at the Board meeting

Meetings / Activities Since March Board Meeting (Bold indicates report submitted in Board packet) 4/22/15 – Fire Station Sub-Contractor Meeting – Contractor and subcontractors met to discuss

reporting and scheduling.

4/23/15 – Meeting with County Commissioner Dan Smith –discussed Prop 1

4/23/15 – Dexter Township Election Commission Meeting and Public Test of Equipment

4/28/15 – Washtenaw Area Value Express Board Meeting 4/28/15 – Zoning Ordinance Review Committee Meeting

5/2/15 – Dexter Leadership Forum 5/2/15 – Outdoor Warning System Test and Analysis

5/4/15 – Meeting with Fire Chief Selection Committee and South Lyon Police Chief and Lieutenant to discuss DAFD Fire Chief candidate.

5/5/15 – Assist with Elections – Opening and Closing

5/5/15 – Meeting at Chelsea re: WWRA labor from State Dept of Corrections – Frank Hammer, Marc Keezer, Craig Maier, John Hanifan – Strategy to get more help from MDOC for WWRA. Hammer will draft letter to MDOC requesting meeting.

Dexter Township Board Supervisor’s Report

May 19, 2015

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5/7/15 – Meeting with Fire Chief Selection Committee and Fire Dept Paid-On-Call Personnel to discuss concerns (rumors) regarding the Fire Chief candidate.

5/7/15 – Multi-Lakes Water and Sewer Authority Board Meeting

5/8/15 – Meeting at DAFD regarding response areas and protocol – DAFD Deputy Chief Robert Wagner, Scio Fire Deputy Chief Doug Armstrong (who is also a DAFD paid-on-call firefighter), CAFA Chief James Payeur, HVA representative discussed response areas and protocol for more effective public safety response across jurisdictional borders. Proposal for DAFD Board meeting in May or June.

5/11/15 – Meeting with Fire Chief Selection Committee and Chief Candidate – Discussed proposed Chief’s Contract, numerous issues, and tentative timeline.

5/12/15 – Zoning Ordinance Review Committee

5/14/15 – Group of 7 Land Conservancy (at Dexter Township Hall)

5/15/15 – Meeting with Fire Chief Candidate and Deputy Chief – Area tour

5/15/15 – Portage, Base, Whitewood Home Owners’ Association

5/18/15 – Met with investigation team regarding background on Fire Chief candidate

Respectfully submitted, Harley B. Rider, Supervisor

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REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY, 2015 BUDGET:

Target: 16.68%

General Fund to date Revenue: 0.46% Expenditures: 11.0%

Fire Fund to date Revenue: 0.0% Expenditures: 16.60%

Police Fund to date Revenue: 0.0% Expenditures: 7.75%

Fire Station Fund to date Revenue: 0.0% Expenditures: TBA%

No budget report during first month of fiscal year.

QUALIFIED VOTER FILE: The Clerk’s Office processed 32 voter registration transactions during April 2015 - 17 new valid registration applications and 19 cancellations. In Dexter Township we have 4,990 registered voters. The turnout for the May 5, 2015 elections was 1,655 voters which equals 33.17% of our voters. Of those voting 455 were by absentee ballot and 1,200 were in person. Proposal 15-1 results were 429 yes and 1226 no. The Pinckney School millage proposal results were 37 yes and 65 no. Both Proposals were defeated by a significant margin.

CORRESPONDENCE: Refer to correspondence file on corner of DeNette’s desk.

MEETINGS ATTENDED:

Respectfully Submitted,

Debra A. Ceo, Clerk

DEBRA A. CEO, CLERK

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Dexter Township 6880 Dexter-Pinckney Road


Fax: 734-426-3833

www.DexterTownship.org

_______________________________________________________________________________________

Harley Rider Supervisor

Debra Ceo Clerk

Libby Brushaber Treasurer

Bill Gajewski Mike Howard Carl Lesser

Jason Maciejewski Trustees “ A C o m m u n i t y F o r A l l S e a s o n s ”

Planning & Zoning Status Report - May 8, 2015 _______________________________________________________________________________________

April 2015

March 2015

April 2014

April 2013

April 2012

April 2011

April 2010

April 2009

Zoning Permits Issued 12 11 11 15 32 16 10 7

ZBA Applications Received

1 2 2 1 3 1 1 1

Blight Warnings/ Violatons1 3 1 0 1 0 3 0 1

Zoning Warnings/ Violations1

4 2 0 0 0 1 2 2

1) The number of blight and zoning warnings/violations listed in the table does not include the number of courtesy letters or letters of inquiry sent by the Ordinance Officer.

A recent review of records indicated that there were a significant number of zoning permits issued between January 1, 2010, and December 31, 2013, that had not received a final certificate of zoning compliance. Staff has begun reviewing and closing those zoning permits.

April: The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 28th was cancelled due to a lack of business.

May: The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 26th has been cancelled due to lack of business.

Planning Commission

Permits, ZBA Applications, & Violations

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April: The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for April 7th was cancelled due to a lack of business.

May: The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for May 5th has been rescheduled to May 6th, due to an election. It will hold a public hearing with the following agenda:

ZBA Case Zoning Project Request Result (15-ZBA-802) Toth 13741 North Lake (D-04-18-133-002)

LR Deck addition Reduced front-yard (water) setback of twenty-two point five (22.5) feet rather than the fifty (50) feet required.

Approved

(15-ZBA-803) Vogan 9730 Dexter-Pinckney (D-04-02-402-024)

RR New, detached accessory building

Increased lot coverage for accessory buildings of one thousand seven hundred eleven (1,711) feet rather than the one thousand (1,000) feet allowed.

Denied

June: The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on June 2nd. It will hold a public hearing with the following agenda:

ZBA Case Zoning Project Request

(15-ZBA-804) Huddleston 9834 Winston (D-04-02-175-014)

LR New, two-story house and attached deck

Reduced front-yard (water) setback of thirty-eight (38) feet rather than the fifty (50) feet required. Reduced waterbody setback for an at-grade deck of twenty-eight (28) feet rather than the thirty-five (35) feet required.

The Zoning Ordinance Review Committee met on April 7th and April 28th. It reviewed the Amendment Article and the Site Plan Article. Future meeting dates are May 12th, additional meeting dates may be added. All Zoning Ordinance Review Committee meetings are being noticed at the Township Hall and on the Township’s website. Materials are available to the public on the website at: http://www.dextertownship.org/BoardCommission/ZoningOrdinanceReview.aspx. Minutes from the April 7th and April 28th meetings are included. Respectfully Submitted, Zach Michels Dexter Township Director of Planning and Zoning

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Ordinance Revision

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Dexter Township

planning commission 6880 Dexter-Pinckney Road


Fax: 734-426-3833 www.DexterTownship.org

Tom Lewis

Chair Tom ehman Vice-Chair

Jeff Dehring Secretary

Bill Gajewski Township board rep.

Steven Burch Bob Nester

Marty Ruhlig Commissioners

Kimberly Jordan,

Recording Secretary

MEETING OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE (PIZZA CLUB) April 7, 2015

Present: Tom Ehman (Planning Commission), Mike Howard (Board of Trustees), Tom Lewis (Planning Commission), and Brook Smith (Zoning Board of Appeals).

Also present: DPZ Zach Michels (Director of Planning and Zoning).

Absent: James Drolett (Zoning Board of Appeals, with notice).

The meeting was called to order at 6:04 PM.

I. Approval of Agenda - The agenda was adopted without objection.

II. Public Comment - There were no members of the public present at the meeting.

III. Action Items -

1) Amendment Article

All of the references below are taken from draft 04.02.2015.

In §x.05 Intent and Purpose, the following changes were made:

(A) will be amended to include “text and zoning map” amendments.

In §x.10 General Amendment Process, the following changes were made:

The introductory sentence will be amended to include “text and zoning map” amendments.

(A) Initiation will be amended to clarify that the property owner(s) are within the Township’s zoning jurisdiction. Non-residents still have the opportunity to speak to the Township Board of Planning Commission to convince them to initiate zoning ordinance amendments.

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(G) Applicant’s Responsibilities will be amended to clarify that there may be one or more signs. It will also be amended to make marking at the discretion of the Director of Planning and Zoning because for most zoning map amendment petitions the marking may not be informative but there may be some situations where it would be.

(I) Planning Commission Review will remain in this section and will be deleted from the other sections, except for a reference to here.

(J) Township Board Actions will remain in this section and will be deleted from the other sections, except for a reference to here. The introductory sentence will be amended to be more consistent with the same in (I) Planning Commission Review.

(J)(2) First Review and (J)(3) Additional Reviews will be amended to clarify that the intent is for the Township Board to following the Planning Commission’s recommendation the first time it takes action, whether that is at one or multiple readings.

Ehman moved to delete the Conditional Zoning Map Amendment Section. There was not enough support for the motion to pass, but the topic is likely to be revisited at a later meeting with more members present.

Ehman moved to combine §x.15 Zoning Map Amendment and §x.25 Zoning Text Amendment. After much discussion about the potential benefits and negatives of such a combination, the Committee decided to postpone action to allow additional time to read Ehman’s proposed text and consider the issue further.

In §x.30 Review of Ordinance, the following changes were made:

This entire section will be deleted.

In §x.35 Amendment Required by Court Decree, the following changes were made:

This section will be amended to include a reference to MCL, as is done in §x.40 Petition.

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2) Site Plan Article


The Committee decided to go forward with no references to amended site plans in §x.35 Preliminary Site Plan Review Process, §x.40 Final Site Plan Review Process, and §x.45 Administrative Review Process. Instead, §x.50 Amended Site Plan Review Process will state that an amended site plan needs to be approved by the property owner and the original approving authority with references to the above sections, depending on what type of site plan is being amended.

In §x.05 Intent and Purpose, no changes were made.

In §x.10 Authority, no changes were made.

In§x.15 Site Plans Required, no changes were made at this time.

Ehman recommended including administrative site plan information in this section.

Attention will be given to this at a future time.

In §x.20 General Site Plan Provisions, the following changes were made:

(A) Combined Site Plan Review will be amended from “its opinion” to “their opinion.”

(C) Site Plans Requiring a Variance will be amended to require the variance before the preliminary site plan approval. “Final” and “combined” will be deleted.

(D) Site Plans for Special Land Uses will be amended by changing “time” to “meeting” and deletion of “combined.”

(E) Site Plans for Open Space Communities will be amended by changing “time” to “meeting” and deletion of “combined.”

(H) Conditions of Approval will be moved to between (K) Performance Guarantee and (L) Contact with Planning Commissioners.

In §x.25 General Site Plan Review Process, the following changes were made.

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(D) Review of Completeness will be amended to business days and acceptance date following confirmation by staff that the proposed change is consistent with state statute concerning wireless communication facilities.

(J) Timely Decisions will be amended to acceptance date following confirmation by staff that the proposed change is consistent with state statute concerning wireless communication facilities.

(J)(2) Director of Planning and Zoning will be amended for to allow for a maximum review period of 30 days.

(O)(3)b Site Plan, (O)(3)c Condition of Approval, and (O)(3)d Commitments will be combined into one item.

In §x.30 Site Plan Information, the following changes were made:

Ehman moved to add a new section after (A) Site Plan Preparation that would not require administrative site plans to be prepared and stamped by a licensed professional engineer, architect, planner, landscape architect, or surveyor. There was not enough support to make the change at this time.

Sections not referenced above were not discussed at this meeting.

IV. Public Comment - Public comment was received throughout the meeting with the consent of the Committee.

V. Approval of the Meeting Minutes - Draft minutes of the March 31, 2015, meeting were adopted without objection.

VI. Future Agenda Items -

1) Site Plan Review Article; 2) Amendment Article; 3) DPZ Choice.

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Adjournment - Meeting was adjourned at 9:35.

Respectfully submitted,

Zach Michels Director of Planning & Zoning & Zoning Ordinance Review Committee Recording Secretary

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Dexter Township

planning commission 6880 Dexter-Pinckney Road


Fax: 734-426-3833 www.DexterTownship.org

Tom Lewis

Chair Tom ehman Vice-Chair

Jeff Dehring Secretary

Bill Gajewski Township board rep.

Steven Burch Bob Nester

Marty Ruhlig Commissioners

Kimberly Jordan,

Recording Secretary

MEETING OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE (PIZZA CLUB) April 28, 2015

Present: James Drolett (Zoning Board of Appeals), Tom Ehman (Planning Commission), Mike Howard (Board of Trustees), Tom Lewis (Planning Commission), and Brook Smith (Zoning Board of Appeals).

Also present: DPZ Zach Michels (Director of Planning and Zoning).

Absent: None.

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.

I. Approval of Agenda - The agenda was adopted without objection.

There was a brief discussion about the status of the Sign Article amendment. Due to Township Attorney concerns, it was not presented to the Board of Trustees at their April 21st meeting.

II. Public Comment - Public comment was received throughout the meeting with the consent of the Committee.

III. Action Items -

1) Amendment Article


Discussion began concerning whether or not to allow for conditional zoning map amendments.

Those opposed to including it expressed the following concerns: there was a lack of transparency in the process, it could be used as extortion, problems following reversion.

Those in support of including it expressed the following benefits: it is a tool that provides flexibility for property owners, it allows for more creative applications.

Four of those present wanted to eliminate the section concerning conditional zoning map amendments. Two were opposed. One did not express an opinion.

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In §x.20 Conditional Zoning Map Amendment, the following changes were made:

Items (1) through (4) under (B) Planning Commission Review will be deleted from this section and will remain in the general process section. Similar changes will be made in other sections of this Article.

Items (1) through (2) under (C) Township Board Review will be deleted from this section and will remain in the general process section. Similar changes will be made in other sections of this Article.

(D)(5) Demonstrated Need will be deleted.

(F) Zoning Agreement will have the last sentence referencing Township Attorney review deleted. This was added to provide more information for the Planning Commission during its review, but there was concern that the Township Attorney could inappropriately direct the zoning agreement terms.

(I) Reversion will be amended to describe the reversion process in greater detail.

Ehman moved to combine zoning map amendments and zoning text amendments into section. Smith supported motion. Following discussion, no action was taken.

Drolett moved for staff to prepare an alternate version without conditional zoning map amendments and with reduced redundancies. Ehman supported. Motion passed.


2) Site Plan Article


Discussion began with the intent and functioning of administrative site plans. It was determined that an administrative site plan for commercial uses could only occur if there was a site plan that was previously approved by the Planning Commission. An administrative site plan for a non-commercial use, such as a group day care home, would not require previous site plan approval by the Planning Commission.

In §x.30 Site Plan Information, the following changes were made:

Ehman moved to add a section between (A) Site Plan Preparation and (B) Readability that would not require administrative site plans be prepared by a professional engineer, architect, planner, landscape architect, or surveyor. There was not support to make this change.

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(E) Nonapplicable Items, (F) Waiver of Information, (G) Combined Site Plan, (H) Amended Site Plan, and (D) Other Items will be relocated within this section before (C) Site Plan Data.

(F) Waiver of Information will be amended to allow the Director of Planning and Zoning, Planning Commission Chair (or designee), and the Township Engineer to grant waivers from certain information from the site plan. The Planning Commission will have the ability to rescind that waiver.

(2)e and (2)f were discussed. There was concern that the text would require this information for site plans where all of the work is within the interior of a large property. Possible options included adding language that the distances are to be measured from the area of construction or to more tightly define “site.” Eventually, it was determined that the waiver of information would allow for the appropriate safety valve.

(2)h and (2)i will be amended from “300” feet to the abutting properties.

(2)i will be amended so that the applicant need not show the proposed use of abutting properties.

(3)b will be amended to not require this information for large-caliber trees located within woodlands.

(3)m and (3)n will be deleted.

(5)a will be amended from “proposed shrubs, trees, and other live plant materials” to “required live plan materials.”

(5)i will be amended from “existing” to “remaining.”

(11)h will be deleted.


IV. Public Comment - Public comment was received throughout the meeting with the consent of the Committee.

V. Approval of the Meeting Minutes - Draft minutes of the April 7, 2015, meeting were adopted without objection.

VI. Future Agenda Items -

1) Site Plan Review Article; 2) Amendment Article; 3) DPZ Choice.

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Adjournment - Meeting was adjourned at 9:05.

Respectfully submitted,

Zach Michels Director of Planning & Zoning & Zoning Ordinance Review Committee Recording Secretary

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CHELSEA DISTRICT LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Tuesday, May 19, 2015—6:45 p.m.

McKune Room AGENDA

6:45 Welcome and Call to Order

Agenda Review and Additions

2014 Financial Audit (Roger Hitchcock & Jamie Rabe of Andrews Hooper Pavlik PLC)

7:00 Compulsory Segments Minutes Approval – April 21, 2015 Closed Session Minutes Approval – April 21, 2015 Approval of the Operational Checks

Director’s Report 7:15 Public Comment 7:20 Action Items

Audit E. Sensoli Donations E. Sensoli Director’s Benefits Approval E. Sensoli

7:25 Discussion Items

Strategic Planning Update L. Ballard Budget Adjustment L. Ballard

7:35 Reports

Friends of the Library S. Whitmarsh Policy Committee Finance Committee Personnel Committee Fundraising Committee Nominating Committee

7:55 Public Comment 8:00 Other Items 8:05 Adjourn

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Chelsea District Library Board of Trustees Minutes of Regular Meeting

Tuesday, April 21, 2015 6:45pm

Meeting Location: McKune Meeting Room Trustees in Attendance: Susan Brown, Elizabeth Sensoli, Robin Wagner, Gary Zenz Jan Carr, Charlie Taylor & Bill Harmer, Director. Trustees Absent: Jerry Wilczynski, with notice. Staff: T. Lancaster Guests: Lisa Allmendinger – Chelsea Update, Sue Whitmarsh – Friends President Welcome and Call to Order E. Sensoli called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. Agenda Review and Additions MOTION made by G. Zenz, SECONDED by S. Brown to approve the agenda as presented. Discussion: None All Ayes: 6-0 Compulsory Segments: Minutes and Approval of Checks MOTION made by G. Zenz, SECONDED by J. Carr to approve the minutes of the March 17, 2015 Board Meeting as amended. Discussion: Corrections to the draft handed out – E. Sensoli opened the meeting & in the discussion on the board retreat “secession” was spelled incorrectly and should be “succession”. All Ayes: 6-0 MOTION made by E. Sensoli, SECONDED by R. Wagner to accept the General Fund Operational checks for March 2015. Discussion: Board asked when we received State Aide & Penal fines. State Aide comes twice a year, usually around June & September and Penal fines around August. S. Brown: is the increase in the district revenue of 23% due to the new millage – Yes. E. Sensoli: what is “Lucky Day?” These are items that are restricted to a 7 day check out with no holds or renewals. This is to move them along quickly to our patrons who want to read or watch the newest items. All Ayes: 6-0 Director’s Report Update: B. Harmer updated is report: The 7th Annual Midwest Lit Walk (MLW) is this Saturday and will be at the Clock Tower Commons (old Treehouse space), the Depot, and the Chelsea Alehouse. There has been much more regional exposure this year, including WDET 101.9 FM, WDET.org, WQLM 107.1 FM & in the Detroit Free Press – online & print. B. Harmers interview was rescheduled due to a power outage at the radio station. How do we determine attendance - head count by staff. We expect more than half the attendance to be from out of town and it shows that small towns can do great things. Bill Harris had great sales during the Author’s in Chelsea (AIC) final event this year. T. Lancaster reported on our two new library aides Joanne Arnold & Jill Demske.

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The library professional exchange program is falling into place. Emily Meloche has her living arrangements set for South Africa. G. Zenz is collecting the spending money for Vidie. The meet and greet for Vidie has been set for June 1st. Library Journal contacted B. Harmer for an update on what we have done since our award in 2008 and it should be in an upcoming issue. Correction to the Directors Report: the April report on the Community Read should be “unhealthy substances.” E. Sensoli asked about Odilo – this is a second E-book provider. We continue to offer Overdrive. Public Comment: Helen Lancaster commented to G. Zenz how pleased she was to have her card renewed while in Florida. S. Brown commented on how nice it was that the Friends were awarded an Honorable Mention from the National Friends of Libraries for their 2014 membership drive. Action Item #1: Donations for March 2015 MOTION made by R. Wagner, SECONDED by S. Brown to accept and allocate the general donations for March 2015 in the total amount of $6,450.00. Discussion: None. All Ayes: 6-0 Discussion Item #1: 2014 Audit Drafts of the 2014 audit were handed out to the board. The Auditors will be at the May board meeting for their presentation. Questions for the auditors should be emailed to B. Harmer. Discussion Item #2: Library Credit Card With so many items being purchased online, specifically technology, the staff finds that we are at our $2000.00 limit before the end of the month. B. Harmer proposes that the board approve changing policy 555 Credit Card Policy to read $5000.00 limit per month. MOTION made by G. Zenz, SECONDED by R. Wagner to increase the limit on policy #555 Credit Card policy and to move it to action. Discussion: None All Ayes: 6-0 Action Item #2: Library Credit Card MOTION made by S. Brown, SECONDED by E. Sensoli to approve increasing the Library’s Key Bank credit card limit to $5,000.00 and making the change to #555 Credit Card policy. Discussion: None All Ayes: 6-0 Move to reports so the board can go into closed session for personnel discussion. Committee & Friends Reports Friends of the Library – Friends President, Sue Whitmarsh reported on the events the Friends have been involved with from March to May. They co-hosted a table at the Chelsea Spring Expo with the library. Yoda was on hand to promote the “May the 4th be with you” event at the library. Approximately 1400 to 1800 people attended the expo and the Friends handed out their book sale bookmarks. Sue was on the Lucy Ann Lance show with E. Meloche promoting the Midwest Lit Walk. The Friends will have representatives at all of the events they sponsor. The staff appreciation lunch was last week and everyone enjoyed a great meal, primroses & gift certificates to local businesses. Next year the Friends will invite the library board. The April book sale made $853.00 plus credit card sales and $300 from the friendly book cart. They also

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had some income from Amazon Smiles. Anyone can designate the Friends when they purchase items from Amazon and they get a percentage of your purchase. J. Carr reported on the income the Friends received from online book sales with Encore and Books by Chance. They make $300-$600 a month from these 2 services. The Friends are in discussion with the Friends of Michigan Libraries about hosting a workshop in 2016. Jennifer Kundak & Charlie Taylor will be attending this year’s spring workshop. The Friends will be giving the board a check for $200.00 for Vidie’s spending expenses. G. Zenz asked if all of their officer positions were filled. They still need a president-elect, but they were able to double the size of the board this year with the great membership drive they had in the fall. They signed up 25 new members and many of them have taken on leadership roles. Friends membership is about 130. There is some confusion as many volunteers don’t realize that they are not automatically Friends. Having so many Friends makes sure that the library has good working ties to the community. The Friends also joined the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce so they also have a presence in the business community. M. Bell helped they develop their own website. Policy Committee – Needs to schedule a meeting. Finance Committee – Minutes from their last two meetings are in the board packet. Personnel Committee – Reported in Discussion Item #3. Fundraising Committee – No Report. Nominating Committee – No Report Public and Board Comment: Lisa Allmendinger of the Chelsea Update congratulated the library on receiving the Large Business award from the Chelsea Chamber. We congratulated her on receiving the Small Business award. Lisa appreciates the stories that P. Roberts and the program information J. Schmidt & E. Donnell pass on to her. She wants us to know that she is there for us and would love to get more stories about the Friends & Volunteers and Amazon Smiles. Other Items: None Discussion Item #3: Director’s Annual Review G. Zenz reviewed the director’s annual review. B. Harmer asked to move the meeting to closed session. MOTION made by E. Sensoli, SECONDED by J. Carr to move the meeting to closed session for personnel discussion. Discussion: None Roll call vote: Susan Brown - Aye, Robin Wagner –Aye, Charlie Taylor – Aye, Jan Carr – Aye, Elizabeth Sensoli - Aye, Jerry Wilczynski - Absent, Gary Zenz– Aye. All Ayes: 6-0 MOTION made by C. Taylor, SECONDED by G. Zenz to move the meeting back into open session for approval of the director’s review. Discussion: None

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Roll call vote: Robin Wagner –Aye, Charlie Taylor – Aye, Jan Carr – Aye, Elizabeth Sensoli – Aye, Jerry Wilczynski - Absent, Susan Brown - Aye, Gary Zenz– Aye. All Ayes: 6-0 Personnel committee chair G. Zenz offered to Director Harmer the Board's unanimous decision to approve an annual salary increase of 6 % and 31 PTO days to be added to his current PTO bank. The salary package increase is in acknowledgement of Director Harmer's outstanding performance, leadership skills and exceeding the boards’ expectations. Director Harmer graciously accepted the Boards offer. Adjourn: MOTION made by R. Wagner, SECONDED by E. Sensoli to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m.

All Ayes: 6-0

________________________________ _________________ Gary F. Zenz, Board Secretary Date

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Chelsea District Library Director’s Report

May 2015

Did You Know?

Nearly 7 out of 10 residents of the library’s service area, which encompasses the entire Chelsea School District, own or possess a library card? Now, compare that to the national average, which is only 4 out of 10.

Questions from Last Board Meeting None

Library Board

Finance Committee o Will be meeting several times during the month of June to review the plan for the Library’s

2016 budget. Randy Fox

o We were all very saddened about the passing in April of Randy Fox, husband of long-time library board member, friend, and supporter Lynn Fox. Randy and Lynn have given so much love and support to the library and staff over the years. They have been both generous and indispensable in our success, whether serving on the board, advocating for the building bond, or simply giving generously of their time and resources in making this a world-class library. We are going to miss Randy greatly.

Budget & Finances 2016 Operating Budget Planning

o My priority in the coming weeks will be working with staff to plan the 2016 operating budget. Staff will be ready to present the first draft of the 2016 budget to the Finance Committee during the first week of June. Property values in Washtenaw County continue to progress. Although the economy is rebounding, property values in the county are still below 2010 values.

o Budget hearing for the public is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18 and final approval of the FY 2016 will be scheduled for the Board of Trustees September 15 meeting.

Audit o The Library’s administrative team has worked successfully with the auditing firm of Andrews

Hooper Pavlik to complete the 2014 annual audit of the Library’s financial statements. Representatives from the firm will present their findings and answer questions to the Board of Trustees at their May meeting.

o In the year ending 2014 for the general fund, the Chelsea District Library ended the year $69,323 under budget for total expenditures.

o Key Performance Indicators for the year ending 2014 Overdrive (downloadable circ.): 15,850. 27% increase over 2013. Number of library cards: 9,732. 1% increase over 2013. Attendance at library programs: 26,642. 7% increase over 2013. Reference transactions: 25,528. 10% increase over 2013. Wireless sessions: 145,852. 31% increase over 2013. Website visits: 148,596. 27% increase over 2013. Volunteer hours: 5,286. 2.5% increase over 2013.

Staff

Staff Members Celebrating an Anniversary o Ron Andrews, 13 years. o Emily Meloche, 5 years. o Kathy Kahler, 1 year.

Midwest Literary Walk o By all accounts, the 7th Annual Midwest Literary Walk was our most brilliant to date. Nearly

200 people participated in the event this year, doubling attendance figures from a year ago.

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Participate feedback was glowing as well. About half of the people who attended completed program evaluations, which is extraordinary. We estimated that a little less than half of this year’s attendees came from the Chelsea area, which means that the event is becoming more and more of a regional draw, especially in Ann Arbor and the Detroit area. One of the goals of the MLW is to showcase and bring in visitors to our unique community. With the increased number of visitors from outside of Chelsea, we are starting to reach some of these goals.

o The success of the event is the result of our exceptional planning team, which includes our Friends of the Chelsea District Library (esp. Sue Whitmarsh), board member Robin Wagner, ML Liebler (our former artist-in-resident), Rich and Karen Fahle of Astral Media, Aubrey Martinson of the Chelsea Alehouse, and our library team consisting of Emily Meloche and Patty Roberts. My sincere thanks to all of them.

5H Community Read 2015

o The verdict is in from the five health towns! The consensus book choice for the fall community read program is Hole in My Life by Jack Gantos. This was the title that the coalition believes will strongly support the Chelsea Wellness Foundation’s aim of “avoiding unhealthy substances.” The title will have appeal to all ages. It is a story about becoming a writer the hard way. In the summer of 1971, Jack Gantos was an aspiring writer looking for adventure, cash for college tuition, and a way out of a dead-end job. For ten thousand dollars, he recklessly agreed to help sail a sixty-foot yacht loaded with a ton of hashish from the Virgin Islands to New York City, where he and his partners sold the drug until federal agents caught up with them. For his part in the conspiracy, Gantos was sentenced to serve up to six years in prison. In Hole in My

Life, this prizewinning author confronts the period of struggle and confinement that marked the end of his own youth. On the surface, the narrative tumbles from one crazed moment to the next as Gantos pieces together the story of his restless final year of high school, his short-lived career as a criminal, and his time in prison. But running just beneath the action is the story of how Gantos - once he was locked up in a small, yellow-walled cell - moved from wanting to be a writer to writing, and how dedicating himself more fully to the thing he most wanted to do helped him endure and ultimately overcome the worst experience of his life.

o The kick-off event will take place after Labor Day on Saturday, September 12 as part of the Heritage Day festivities in Grass Lake.

Professional Exchange Program o We are busy making final preparations for the library’s exchange program. Emily Meloche will

be leaving for the Masiphumelele Community Library on May 23 as part of a month-long library exchange program in South Africa. In return, Nosiviwe Lutuli will be visiting the United States to work at the Chelsea District Library for a month-long stay as well. Nosiviwe will be arriving on May 25. We are looking forward to her visit and have lots of exciting plans for her. Please join us for a special meet & greet event at the library on June 1.

Welcome aboard summer intern! o This summer, we will be working with a new library student intern from Wayne State

University. Hannah Lesniak is a student in the Library & Information Science Program at Wayne State. She is also currently employed as a clerk at the library in Commerce Township. Hannah’s first day will be May 12. Congratulations Hannah and welcome aboard.

Professional

Michigan Library Association (MLA) – Board Election Updates o Congratulations to MLA's new 2015-16 board members as elected by the membership. Kathleen

Zaenger, Howell Carnegie District Library, was voted in as president-elect. Richard Schneider, Muskegon Area District Library was elected Treasurer. Steven Bowers, Detroit Area Library Network, was voted in as ALA Councilor. Cathy Lancaster, Traverse Area District Library and James Pletz, The Library Network, were each elected as member-at-large. Molly Freier, Northern Michigan University, was appointed by the board as ACRL Representative. All will serve three-year terms beginning July 1, 2015.

Michigan Library Association Annual Conference o Emily Meloche and I will be doing a workshop at the MLA Annual Conference. The conference

will be held October 28-30 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. Our workshop will present highlights from the library’s innovative professional exchange program with the Masiphumelele Community Library in South Africa.

Northwest Regional Library System (NRLS) Annual Conference

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o I will be the keynote speaker at NRLS Conference on Thursday, June 18. I’m going to do a talk entitled “Small Doesn’t Trump Innovative,” which will focus on how libraries, no matter the size, can and should be placing an emphasis on creativity and innovation. The conference will be held at the Edison Community College Theater in Piqua, OH.

Outreach

Lions “White Cane” Drive o Participated in the annual white cane donation drive in May. The club collected donations at

Chelsea State Bank, the post office and Country Market. Donations to the white cane drive go toward supporting projects like the Low Vision Support Center at the Chelsea District Library, the shelter at Timber Town Park, awards for outstanding students at Chelsea School District and eye screening for preschoolers within the Chelsea School District as well as providing support for the Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express transportation system.

City Council Meeting o Board member Susan Brown and I gave a brief, five minute presentation to city council on April

20. The focus of our talk was on the Midwest Literary Walk and the Professional Exchange Program.

Faith in Action Annual Fundraiser o I was the co-auctioneer at the annual fundraising event on April 25 at the hospital.

Meetings/Conferences Attended

Clayton Eshleman, MLW Author, 4/3 Midwest Lit Walk Meetings, 4/6, 4/22, 5/1 Management Team Meetings, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 Emily Meloche, 4/8 Masiphumelele Skype Conference Call, 4/9 Rotary Foundation of Chelsea, 4/13 Audit Closing Conference, 4/13 Rotary Club, 4/14 Staff Appreciation Lunch, 4/15 Randy Fox Visitation, 4/16 All Staff Meeting, 4/17 Faith in Action, 4/20 City Council, 4/20 Library Board of Trustees, 4/21 Martin Bandyke Radio Interview for MLW, 4/22, 4/23 Palmer Morrel-Samuels, 4/22 All Staff Meeting, 4/24 7th Annual MLW, 4/25 Faith in Action Annual Fundraiser, 4/25 Business Leaders Luncheon, 4/27 5H Community Read, 4/29 Proposal 1 Community Forum, 4/30 Lions White Cane Drive, 5/3 River Gallery, 5/6 Purple Rose, 5/7 Andy Ingall, School Superintendent, 5/7 PTO Ice Cream Social, South Meadows School, 5/8

Respectfully, William Harmer

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REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY, 2015

The Dexter Area Fire Board has not met since the last Township Board meeting, though the Fire Chief Search Committee has met several times regarding the background investigation and employment contract for a prospective Fire Chief.

The next meeting is scheduled for 6:00 PM on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at the Dexter Township Hall. At that meeting it is anticipated that the DAFD Board will discuss the selection of, and possibly appoint, a Fire Chief.


Harley B. Rider, Supervisor Township Representative to DAFD Board

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REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY, 2015

Since the last Township Board meeting the Dexter Leadership Forum met on May 2nd, and May 16th. (Notes from John Hansen.)

At the May 2nd

meeting we talked about roads, mostly about what comes after the

election. There were a couple of bold predictions about turnout and outcome that

virtually assure some free coffee and doughnuts at our next meeting.

We had a great beginning discussion about the Religious Freedom legislation buzzing

around various state legislatures. Lots more to learn about these issues.

We had about 30 seconds left to advise our County Commissioner on the disposition of

the former juvenile detention facility on Platt Road.

I did not attend the May 16th meeting. Instead I attended the Portage, Base, Whitewood Home Owners’ Association meeting.

The next meeting is scheduled for 8:30 AM on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the Dexter Wellness Center on Baker Road.


Harley B. Rider, Supervisor

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AGENDA Authority Board Regular Meeting May 18th, 2015 7:00 PM

1. Call to Order 2. Adoption of Agenda

3. Call to the Public

4. Correspondence 5. New Business

A. Customer Letter (Draft)

6. Old Business

7. Reports A. Operator’s Report B. Treasurer’s Report

C. Superintendent’s Report D. Approval of the March and April Bills

8. Call to the Public

9. Approval of the March 16th, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes

10. Next Meeting Date: Monday, July 20th, 2015 11. Adjournment

Portage-Base Lakes Area Water & Sewer Authority

At: Hamburg Township Hall Offices 10405 Merrill Road P.O. Box 726

Hamburg, MI 48139 810-231-5600

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05/18/15 Sewer Rates: Due to potential replacement of the rapid infiltration sand beds at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, the quarterly sewer rate has been raised from $81.00 to $90.00 per quarter. This increase will help build the capital reserves needed to pay for this project. The rate change will be reflected on the next bill which goes out on July 10th. Flushable Wipes: Section 8.1.2 of the Sewer Authority's Rules & Regulations says a user (that's you!) shall not contribute wastewater containing substances which may cause interference with the operation of the wastewater treatment facility. The Sewer Authority has determined that flushable wipes do cause such interference and therefore are prohibited to be flushed into our sewer system. Sodium Chloride in Softeners: Additionally, the Authority's regulation against using sodium chloride in water softeners continues in place even if the regeneration water does not go into the sewer system. Authority regulations are considered legal ordinances and severe penalties exist for their violation including fines of up to $500.00 plus the cost of prosecution. Continued violation could result in up to 90 days in jail. Thank you for your continued cooperation, The Sewer Authority Board

Portage-Base Lakes Area Water & Sewer Authority

At: Hamburg Township Hall Offices 10405 Merrill Road P.O. Box 726

Hamburg, MI 48139 810-231-5600

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MONTHLY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REPORT PORTAGE BASE LAKE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

March and April 2015

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

Plant Operations:

During the month of March 2015 we treated 3.979 million gallons of wastewater and discharged 4.359 Million gallon to the sand beds.

During the month of April 2015 we treated 3.937 million gallons of wastewater and 4.064 million gallon were discharge to the sand beds.

Non-compliance:

Monitoring Wells #18 exceeded the TIN limit of 5mg/l. The recorded values on February 24th 2015 sampling date were 7.72 mg/l.

The reason for this is currently unknown; this well should be an up gradient well. We are investigating this. The next monitoring period is May 2015. Possible causes are:

1 This is the result of the high TIN values discharged to the sand beds. 2 The force main running very near these wells is leaking. 3 The lagoons are leaking. 4 Other

During a DEQ inspection on the 25th of November we discussed this and Mr. Warner’s response was basically (wait and see). I have been tracking these elevated levels and graphed for your viewing pleasure. Updated 3/11/15

I am pleased to report that this facility met all other discharge limitations this period.

Plant and field Operations: On March 17th, 2015 we pulled a large pump from pump station 4 which went in for repair because of a seal failure. This was reinstalled on April 10, 2015. We continued to repair e-one pumps and respond to miss dig requests.

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PORTAGE-BASE LAKES AREA WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY BOARD

Regular Meeting Hamburg Township Hall

10405 Merrill Rd., P.O. Box 726 Hamburg, Michigan 48139

March 16, 2015 7:00 p.m.

Chairman Moody called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Other Board Members Present: Messers. Carlson, Ehman, Kleinschmidt and McCloskey Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator: Messrs. Kangas Change to Agenda:

No changes presented

It was Moved by Kleinschmidt and Supported by McCloskey to adopt agenda as presented for March 16, 2015. Voice Vote: Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Absent: 0 MOTION CARRIED Correspondence, 7:04 p.m.: Mr. Moody asked Mr. Kangas if there were any comments regarding removing vegetation from the sand beds. Mr. Kangas advised against it, and said it most likely wouldn’t happen. Mr. Kangas stated it would be discussed at the meeting on 3/17/2015 at 10:30 a.m. with Mr. Randazzo and Stantec. Mr. Ehman asked Mr. Kangas if anyone had ever responded to public comment in the past. Mr. Kangas stated they try and address any problems before the public comments. Mr. Randazzo stated he was not aware of any public comments in the past. Mr. Carlson stated that from the last version he felt a lot was taken out. Mr. Kangas stated that the sodic calculations would be completed by May 1st. It is also his understanding that Michigan State University Extension Department will come up with a dosing rate of Gypsum to put in the sand bed area to treat the sodic condition. Mr. Kangas will follow up to see the results. The sodic condition will probably be a problem in 20 years and will develop a salt crystal that layer that water will not readily penetrate through. However, there will be a test and a guideline monitor this. Correspondence Closes, 7:06 p.m.

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New Business, 7:06 p.m.: Mr. Moody asked Mr. Kangas how he liked his new position. Mr. Kangas stated he is more relaxed and enjoys his new role. Old Business, 7:07 p.m.: Mr. Moody asked Mr. Randazzo if he had heard anything from Mr. Ed McLeskey. Mr. Randazzo stated he had paid in full; an e-mail was sent in confirmation. Mr. Ehman asked if Mr. McLeskey had received an invoice from Knights Excavating for repair of the force main break. Mr. Randazzo stated the bill had been received, however has not been invoiced yet. Operator’s Report, 7:08p.m.: Mr. Kangas stated there had been a force main break caused by a contractor. The contractor had dug right through the force main and didn’t tell anyone. However, the pumps run every 4-5 hours instead of on a continuous flow. Mr. Moody asked if this only affected one house. Mr. Randazzo confirmed that it did. Mr. Kangas stated the alarm went off and the water was bubbling on the ground, so it was dealt with right away. Mr. Carlson asked how the pipe was fixed. Mr. Kangas stated he did take pictures, however did not have the current program to incorporate the pictures in to the report. Mr. Moody asked Mr. Kangas if his phone number was still the same. Mr. Kangas confirmed it was. Mr. Randazzo stated the phone will change to the Hamburg on-call number. Last, Mr. Kangas did conclude that there were only three alarms that were dealt with but were minor. Mr. Moody did mention that the number had increased. Mr. Kangas stated they were in the month of February due to the cold weather and referenced pump #24. He also mentioned there were two calls due to freeze up; one was on Portage Lake Avenue, the water came up out of the bathtub and floor drain, so it was not out of our sewers. The other one could not be remembered, but will be mentioned in next month’s report. Mr. Randazzo confirmed no force main problems remain. Mr. Kangas did want to point out that the TIN monitoring is a compliance issue that needs to be reported on every month. Mr. Moody stated that he did notice in the reports the limit was at 5 and the measured value was 4.9. Mr. Kangas stated that was true and that those two were the high wells have been tracking at 5. He is hoping that will go down once some vegetation growth in the sand beds. This should come through by the next monitor. Mr. Randazzo stated there is a meeting on 3/17/2015 with Stantec regarding the sand beds at Hamburg Township at 10:30 a.m. He will be attending with Mr. Kangas. He welcomed everyone to attend. Mr. Moody asked if it was a decision making meeting. Mr. Randazzo stated it was a pre-project meeting.


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Treasurer’s Report, 7:15 p.m.: Mr. McCloskey provided the Treasurer’s Report. Mr. Moody asked if there was a CD. Mr. McCloskey stated there was one at PNC, however there was more money in the checking account. Mr. Moody asked what the balance was in the checking account. Mr. McCloskey nor Mr. Randazzo knew the amount. However, Mr. Randazzo stated he would be able to provide it on 3/17/2015. Superintendent Report, 7:16 p.m.: Mr. Randazzo stated that everything has already been covered: force main, permit and the meeting on 3/17/2015. Approval of the January and February Bills, 7:16 p.m.: It was Moved by Ehman and Supported by McCloskey to approve the January and February Bills. Voice Vote: Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Absent: 0 MOTION CARRIED Call to the public – 7:16 p.m.: Not Applicable. Approval of the January 12th Annual and Regular Meeting Minutes, 7:17 p.m.: It was Moved by Kleinschmidt and Supported by McCloskey to approve the January 12th, 2015 Annual Meeting Minutes. Voice Vote: Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Absent: 0 MOTION CARRIED It was Moved by Ehman and Supported by Kleinschmidt to approve the January 12th, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes. Voice Vote: Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Absent: 0 MOTION CARRIED Approval of the January 23rd Special Meeting Minutes, 7:17 p.m.: It was Moved by McCloskey and Supported by Ehman to approve the January 23rd, 2015 Special Meeting Minutes. Voice Vote: Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Absent: 0 MOTION CARRIED Meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m. Rebecca K. Kroll Rebecca Kroll The minutes were approved as Recording Secretary Presented/corrected

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The W.A.T.S. Policy Committee has not met since the April Township Board meeting.

The Agenda for the May 20th W.A.T.S. Policy Committee meeting is attached. Supporting documents are available on request.

The next meeting is scheduled for 9:30 AM on Wednesday May 20, 2015, at the Washtenaw County Western Service Center.


Harley B. Rider, Supervisor Township Representative

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NOTICE OF MEETING POLICY COMMITTEE DATE: May 20, 2015 TIME: 9:30 am PLACE: Patrick Barrie Conference Room, 705 N. Zeeb Road, Scio Township AGENDA:

1. Call to Order/Introductions 2. Approval of the Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes – April 15, 2015 Policy Committee Meeting (attached) – Action 4. Public Participation 5. Communications and Announcements 6. Bills over $500

7. Old Business

8. New Business

A. 3rd Quarter Financial Statements (attached) - Action B. Expanded discussion of regional planning

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The W.A.V.E. Board met on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at the Chelsea Retirement Community, Crippen Building.

WAVE has purchased more than $5,000 worth of office and computer equipment on grants through MDOT. The new computers will provide for more efficient processing of maintenance, as well as dispatching. Also, the replacement bus for the Chelsea Community Ride should arrive in May.

Overall ridership numbers are still down somewhat for the fiscal year (numbers for October 2014 through March 2015), with a decrease of 0.91% compared with the same period last year. However, March ridership was up 6.5% compared with March of last year.

The WAVE Board heard a presentation from a representative of the Chelsea Retirement Community about the need for WAVE to participate in the CRC evacuation plan. The Board agreed in principle, as resources permit.

The WAVE Board also received the 2013 and 2014 (two-year) audit report. A hard copy is available, electronic copy will be available shortly.

WAVE Board materials are available on request, either by hard copy, or electronic.

WAVE Director Michaelene Pawlak and Board President Jim Carson plan to attend the May 19th Dexter Township Board meeting to make a presentation to the Board regarding Dexter Township ridership and funding.

The meeting originally scheduled for May 26th has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for 8:00 AM on Tuesday June 23, 2015, at the Chelsea Retirement Community, Crippen Building.


Harley B. Rider, Supervisor Township Representative to WAVE

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WASHTENAW COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Board of County Road Commissioners

May 5, 2015 – 1:00 p.m.

Washtenaw County Road Commission Boardroom 555 N. Zeeb Road Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103

AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

III. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES (Action) ....................................................................... Page 1-18

A. Board Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2015 B. Working Session Minutes of April 21, 2015

IV. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION This is the time set aside on the agenda to receive comments from the public. This is not

intended to be a period for dialogue or questions and answers. Each person will be allotted

(3) minutes to address the Board. A. Public Comment B. Written Communications ...................................................................................... Page 19-30

V. NEW BUSINESS A. Consent Agenda............................................................................................... Page 31-73

1. Ypsilanti Homefront Victory Celebration Parade – Road Closure 2. Calvary Baptist Church Festival – Road Closure 3. 2015 Sign Material Bids 4. 2015 Heavy Truck Driver Job Vacancy 5. 2015 Dexter Township Agreement 6. 2015 Salem Township Agreement 7. 2015 Superior Township Agreement 8. 2015 York Township Agreement 9. 2015 First Quarter Budget

10. Payroll & Bills for April 22, 2015 B. Action Item

1. Weed Road – Sight Distance Waiver

VII. REPORTS ................................................................................................................ Page 74-82 A. Road Commissioner’s Report B. County Commissioner’s Report C. Managing Director’s Report

1. Staff Report of 4-13-15 to 4-26-15 2. Michigan Transportation Fund Receipts

VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION

IX. ADJOURNMENT

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WASHTENAW COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION TO: Washtenaw County Board of Road Commissioners FROM: Roy D. Townsend, P.E. Managing Director SUBJECT: Staff Report – 4-13-15 to 4-26-15 DATE: April 12, 2015 TOWNSHIP REPORTS

A. Maintenance The following maintenance activities were performed in individual townships: ANN ARBOR TOWNSHIP

Limestone Patch – Chalmers Drive: 17 tons Boom Mow – Plymouth Road, Clark Road, Huron River Drive Pick-up Fallen Trees/Limbs – Dixboro Road Roadside Trash Removal – Chalmers Drive, Riverside Drive

AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP

Limestone Patch – McCrone Road, Talladay Road, Hitchingham Road, Butler Road, Judd Road, Longmeadow Lane, McKean Road, Tuttle Hill Road, Pitman Road, Liss Road, Gooding Road, Sikorski Road, Brandywine Lane, Bunton Road, Teaticket Lane, Torrey Road: 900 tons

Roadside Trash Removal – Gooding Road, Hitchingham Road, McCrone Road Guardrail Repair – Willow Road Pick-up Fallen Trees/Limbs – Talladay Road

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP

Limestone Patch – Logan Road, Burmeister Road, Sheridan Road: 43 tons Gravel Patch – Schellenberger Road: 12 tons Boom Mow – Kaiser Road, Schwab Road, Wilbur Road, Willow Road Limestone Patch Shoulders – Austin Road: 3 tons Culvert Install – Fisk Road Pick-up Fallen Trees/Limbs – Burmeister Road, Hogan Road

DEXTER TOWNSHIP

Limestone Patch Shoulders – Dexter-Pinckney Road, Dexter Townhall Road: 17 tons

Limestone Patch – Riker Road: 17 tons Berming – Dexter Townhall Road Roadside Trash Removal – Dexter Townhall Road Ditching – Dexter Townhall Road Install Centerline Drain – Dexter Townhall Road

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STAFF REPORT 4-13-15 to 4-26-15

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FREEDOM TOWNSHIP

Limestone Patch – Bemis Road: 32 tons Culvert Replacement – Hieber Road Ditching – Parker Road, Lima Center Road, Ernst Road, Hieber Road Clean Culverts – Parker Road Gravel Patch – Kothe Road, Lima Center Road, Bethel Church Road, Ellsworth

Road: 42 tons Berming – Lima Center Road, Ernst Road, Hieber Road

LIMA TOWNSHIP

Limestone Patch – Trinkle Road: 22 tons Gravel Patch – Haist Road, Trinkle Road, Sager Road, Jerusalem Road: 96 tons Clean Culverts – Trinkle Road Ditching – Trinkle Road, Steinbach Road Culvert Replacement – Steinbach Road

LODI TOWNSHIP

Limestone Patch – Zeeb Road: 15 tons Gravel Patch – Saline Waterworks Road, Grass Road: 18 tons Repair Washout – Textile Road (1 ton limestone) Berming – Surrey Drive Pick-up Fallen Trees/Limbs – Tessmer Road

LYNDON TOWNSHIP

Gravel Patch – Goodband Road, N. Lake Road: 75 tons Limestone Patch Shoulders – Hadley Road: 4 tons

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP

Cut Trees/Limbs – Herman Road Boom Mow – Schwab Road Limestone Patch – Ely Road, Boetger Road, Logan Road: 26 tons Gravel Patch – Boetger Road, Logan Road: 22 tons Grind Stumps – Herman Road

NORTHFIELD TOWNSHIP

Limestone Patch – Earhart Road, Five Mile Road, Joy Road, Maple Road, Nollar Road, Rushton Road, Six Mile Road, Spencer Road, Sutton Road: 202 tons

Pick-up Fallen Trees/Limbs – N. Territorial Road, Nollar Road, Seven Mile Road, Sutton Road

Boom Mow – Seven Mile Road

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PITTSFIELD TOWNSHIP

Limestone Patch – Crane Road, Warner Road, Morgan Road: 84 tons Limestone Patch Shoulders – Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Maple Road, Munger Road,

Campus Parkway, Carpenter Road, State Street, Platt Road: 68 tons Roadside Trash Removal – Golfside Road Repair Catch Basin – Dahlia Court Cut Trees/Limbs – Morgan Road, Lohr Road Grind Stumps – Rolling Meadow Lane

SALEM TOWNSHIP

Limestone Patch – Brookville Road, Chubb Road, Joy Road, Tower Road, Vorhies Road: 70 tons

Boom Mow – Six Mile Road, Angle Road, Seven Mile Road, Gotfredson Road SALINE TOWNSHIP

Limestone Patch – Case Road, Lindsley Road, Macon Road, Willow Road: 100 tons SCIO TOWNSHIP

Limestone Patch – Liberty Road: 9 tons Clean Culverts – E. Delhi Road Cut Trees/Limbs – Parker Road, Miller Road. E. Delhi Road Roadside Trash Removal – Liberty Road, Staebler Road Pick-up Fallen Trees/Limbs – Parker Road Guardrail Repair – Zeeb Road Berming – Wagner Court, Park Road Replace Crossroad Culvert – E. Delhi Road

SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP

Limestone Patch – Cherry Hill Road: 17 tons Boom Mow – Plymouth Road, Clark Road, Geddes Road, Gotfredson Road,

Leforge Road, Ridge Road Roadside Trash Removal – Gotfredson Road Pick-up Fallen Trees/Limbs – Geddes Road

SYLVAN TOWNSHIP

Gravel Patch – Garvey Road, Kalmbach Road, Liebeck Road: 102 tons Limestone Patch – Conway Road, Sibley Road: 54 tons

WEBSTER TOWNSHIP

Cut Trees/Limbs – Zeeb Road, Huron River Drive, Jennings Road Limestone Patch – Jennings Road, Valentine Road: 30 tons Ditching – N. Territorial Road

YORK TOWNSHIP

Limestone Patch – Bishop Road, Hack Road, Judd Road, Moon Road, Willow Road, Fosdick Road, Sheryl Drive, Steven Court, Wright Road, Crane Road: 320 tons

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YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP

Limestone Patch – Bemis Road, Tuttle Hill Road: 82 tons Cut Trees/Limbs – Oswego Avenue, Valley Drive, Borgstrom Avenue, Textile Road Limestone Patch Shoulders – Wiard Road: 12 tons Roadside Trash Removal – Whittaker Road, Wiard Road Clean Culverts – Crestwood Avenue Grind Stumps – Edison Avenue, Montreal Street, Textile Road Guardrail Repair – Oaklawn Boulevard Brush Removal – Textile Road

STATE TRUNKLINE

Patrol Patching – US-23, M-17, I-94, M-14 Guardrail/Cable Repair – US-23, M-14 Roadside Trash Removal – US-23, M-14, I-94, US-23 Clean Drains – I-94, M-14

B. Project Development

No report available.

C. Permits Review & Permit Activities Staff received 28 new right-of-way permit applications and 12 plans during this period for review. At this time there are 222 pending right-of-way permits (applied for but not issued); 65 residential, 89 commercial, 47 utility, and 21 miscellaneous permits. Currently there are 741 active right-of-way permits (issued & awaiting completion); 319 residential, 38 commercial, 280 utility, and 104 miscellaneous permits. Staff issued 12 residential driveway permits, three commercial driveway permits, seven utility permits, three miscellaneous permit, and 98 transportation permits and receipted approximately $12,500 in permit fees and surety during this period..

D. Construction Major Construction Project Activities & Status: 2015 Projects Arkona Rd Bridge over York & Saline Drain (2015) – Project is currently in the design phase. TS&L plans were submitted to the WCRC for review. Austin Rd Bridges (2015) – The bridge abutments are being constructed. Oak Valley Drive Log Job (2015) – Staff continued to work on the design of this project. Dixboro, North Territorial & Zeeb Rd Bridges (2015) – Construction (Phase 1) began on North Territorial Road and Dixboro Road.

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Wagner Rd Bridge over Rouse Drain (2015) – Trees were removed at the site. Willow Rd Bridge over Buck Creek (2015) – The preconstruction meeting was held and the Contractor began working on the site. 2016 Projects McGregor Rd Bridge over Portage Lake Outlet (2016) – Project is currently in the design phase. Soil boring information was collected. Mooreville, Jerusalem & Maple Bridges (2016) – Project is currently in the design phase. Wiard Rd Bridge over Tyler Rd (2016) – Project is currently in the design phase. The traffic study was completed by the WCRC. Miscellaneous – Staff members worked on the bridge inspections, bridge funding applications, driveway permits and permit closeouts.

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Documents

January 5, 2005dextertownship.org/Portals/46/2015 board packets/2015 05 19 Board... · A. Huron River Watershed Council – Annual Report – Barry Lonik B. Western Washtenaw Area