The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
December 11th, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the following:
FILE #PC 2003-032
Robert C. Schlatterbeck, Petitioner
Section 5.15
REQUEST SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
Home Occupation
R-1R (Rural Residential District)
Article XI, Section 11.5,1., section 8.04,6
Special Land Use Request: Residential Home Occupation
Parcel Identification Number: 08-03-102-019
Common Description: Horseshoe Circle, Lot 33
Equestrian Lake Village
Approx 3 Acres
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, Clerk

SYNOPSIS
Supervisor Stuart called the November 18, 2003 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wenger
Absent: Wagner
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the agenda as amended.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended.
– Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of November 4,
2003.
– Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $46,901.29
– Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount
of $603,400.73.
3. Approval motion to accept the withdrawal of the court’s use of McCord property in Independence Township and declaring the property not available for use by the Court for gardening purposes.
4. Approved motion reimbursing the Clarkston Rotary, Robert Fleming and five other organizations that gave donations to the alternative sentencing/garden program.
5. Approval of budget transfer with regard to reimbursement of McCord garden donations.
6. Approved motion to rescind the previous Resolution to Set Public Hearing -Andersonville Sewer S.A.D.
7. Approval of expenditure of $8,200 for Landscape Concept Plans/Construction Documents for Holcomb Road.
8. Approval motion of budget transfer for above expenditure.
9. Approved Independence Township 2004 General Appropriations Act.
10. Approved First Reading of a Rezoning Request from R1R to R1A Mann Rd., East of Clintonville Rd., @ 20 acres, 08-36-300-020,021,025,026
11. Approved purchase of vehicles for Fire Department.
12. Approved Liquor License Transfer – Liberty Golf and Banquet.
13. Approved Agreement far Van Norman Lake Special Assessment Collection including a one percent fee.
14. Approved Agreement for Walters Lake Special Assessment Collection including a one percent fee.
15. Approval or 2004 Board Meeting schedule.
16. Approved motion to enter into Closed Session at 9:05 p.m.
17. Approved motion to reopen the Regular Meeting at 10:12 p.m.
18. Approved motion to adjourn at 10:13 p.m.
Published 11/26/2003 Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: December 2, 2003
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes – November 18, 2003
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Second Reading and Adoption of a Rezoning Request from R1R to R1A, Mann Rd., East of Clintonville Rd., @ 20 acres, 08-36-300-020,021,025,026
New Business
1. Request Final Plat Approval -Hidden Acres
2. Certified Business Park Program Proposal
3. MDOT Annual Application/Permit for ROW
4. Appointment to Planning Commission
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

At a Regular meeting of the Township Board held on November 18, 2003 the Board authorized a First Reading of a Rezoning Request from R1R to R1A, Mann Rd., East of Clintonville Rd., @ 20 acres, 08-36-300- 020,021,025,026 as follows:

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
TEST/PRODUCTION WELLS
CONTRACT NO. 1
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
Sealed proposals for the construction of the Water System Improvements Project. Test/Production Wells, Contract 1A, will be received by the Township Clerk for the Charter Township of Independence, 90 North Main Street, P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, Michigan 48347, until 10:00 a.m., Local Time on Wednesday, December 12, 2003, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read.
Bidders shall review and comply with the Instructions to Bidders, which are incorporated by reference, and carefully review all Contract Documents, as defined in the Instructions to Bidders. Bids submitted after the exact time specified for receipt will not be considered.
The Contracts will consist of the following principal items of work and appurtenances as specified herein and shown on the Contract Drawings.
Description of Work
1. Construct four (4) new minimum 12″ diameter test/production wells with nominal capacities ranging from 750 gpm to 1000 gpm.
2. Perform hydrogeologic assessments, water quality and radiological testing all in accordance with the requirements of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
The project will be fast-tracked and will require the services of a well driller with appropriate experience, equipment and labor to complete the project on schedule.
Copies of the Plans and Specifications and Proposal Forms may be secured on or after Thursday, December 4, 2003 at the offices of Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc., Consulting Engineers, 555 Hulet Drive, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302-0360.
A non-refundable payment of Ten ($10.00) Dollars, CHECK ONLY, payable to “Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc.” will be required for each set of Drawings and Specifications. Drawings and Specifications can be shipped by U.P.S. ground for a shipping and handling charge of Ten ($10.00) Dollars, CHECK ONLY, nonrefundable, to Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc.
Proposals submitted by Contractors who have been debarred, suspended, or made ineligible by any Federal Agency will be rejected.
Each bidder agrees to waive any claim it has or may have against the Owner, the Architect/Engineer, and their respective employees, arising out of or in connection with the administration, evaluation, or recommendation of any bid.
Each bid proposal shall be submitted on the proposal forms provided and shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond, executed by the bidder and Surety Company, payable to the Township in the amount of Five Percent (5%) of the accompanying bid. Proposal Guarantee shall provide assurance that the bidder will, upon acceptance of the bid, execute the necessary Contract with the Township. No bid may be withdrawn after scheduled closing time for receiving bids for at least sixty (60) days.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Performance, Labor and Material, and Maintenance and Guarantee Bonds.
The Owner reserves the right to accept any bid, or reject any or all bids, to waive any or all informalities not involving price, time, or changes in the work, to negotiate contract terms with the successful bidder, and the right to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive, unbalanced, or conditional bids. Also, the Owner reserves the right to reject the bid of any bidder if the Owner believes it would not be in the best interest of the project to make an award to that bidder, whether because the bid is not responsive or the bidder is unqualified, of doubtful financial ability, or fails to meet any other pertinent standard or criteria established by the Owner.
No Proposal will be received unless made on blanks furnished and delivered to the Township Clerk on or before 10:00 a.m., Local time, December 12, 2003.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Ms. Joan McCrary, Township Clerk
Published in Clarkston News, on December 3, 2003

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, December 17, 2003 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #03-0119 Robert Fender, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY (LACKS LOT WIDTH AND T-TURNAROUND)
Townview, Acreage, R-1B
08-20-304-007
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE examined at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111 .
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: December 16, 2003
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes – December 2, 2003
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
New Business
1. Project Plan – Bid Award Test Production Wells
2. Request Final Plat Approval – Hidden Acres
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY TOWNSHIP BOARD
Supervisor Stuart called the December 2, 2003 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the agenda as amended.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended.
– Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of November 18, 2003.
– Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $21,297.12.
-Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $715,585.77.
– Second Reading and Adoption of Rezoning Request from R-1R to R-1A Mann Road, East of Clintonville, approximately 20 acres, 08-36-300-020,021,025,026.
3. Approval motion awarding bid – Pressure Tank Repair, Deerwood to Dave Cole Decorators.
4. Approved motion for MDOT Annual Application/Permit for ROW.
5. Approval of Appointment to Planning Commission.
6. Approved motion to adjourn at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk
Published 12/10/2003

At a Regular meeting of the Township Board held on December 2, 2003 the Board authorized a Second Reading and Adoption of a Rezoning Request from R1R to R1 A, Mann Rd., East of Clintonville Rd., @ 20 acres, 08-36-300- 020,021,025,026 as follows:
The motion to approve this amendment was offered by Travis, supported by Rosso, the vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes.: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger. Nays: None. Absent: None. The motion carried.
The ordinance amendment is effective immediately upon publication.

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP
OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the December 16, 2003 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis,
Wagner, Wenger
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the agenda as submitted.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended.
– Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of De-
cember 2, 2003.
– Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of
$505,268.05.
3. Approval motion of Bid Award for Test Production Wells.
4. Approved motion entering into contract with Inland Lake Landscaping for Hillview/Waldon Creek Phase III Driveway Proposals.
5. Approved motion of Second Reading and Adoption Request of Revised Concept Development Plan, Eagle Ridge at Morgan Lake PUD.
6. Approved motion of Final Plat Approval for Hidden Acres.
7. Approved motion to adopt the Emergency Response Cost Recovery – Schedule of Costs.
8. Approved motion authorizing the signing of the RCOC Agreement – Sashabaw Road Drainage.
9. Approval of Accounts payable Check Run in the amount of $583,825.13.
10. Approved motion to enter into Closed Session at 8:10 p.m.
11. Approved motion to reopen the Regular Meeting at 9:22 p.m.
12. Approved motion to adjourn at 9:23 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk
Published 12/24/2003

StATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY of OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE aMENDING
THE MORGAN Lake
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMEnt
An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 83, as amended, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, for the purpose of amending the Morgan Lake Planned Residential. Development situated in Sections 25 and 36 of the Township, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to amend the concept development plan for the undeveloped residential and clubhouse phases of the PRD and to amend the regulations applicable to and infrastructure for the development and use of the property under the PRD.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
The approximately 336 acres of property in the Northwest and Southwest 1/4s of Section 25, the East 1/2 of Section 36 of the Charter Township of independence more particularly described on the attached legal description (the “Property”), was previously re-classified in the Zoning Ordinance and on the Zoning Map as PRD, Planned Residential Development, subject to and in accordance with that certain amendment to the Zoning Ordinance entitled “Ordinance Granting Morgan Lake Planned Residential Development,” adopted on November 1, 1994, and amended on October 17, 1995, inclusive of a Concept Development Plan (as previously supplemented), Concept Development Plan Text/Narrative (as previously supplemented), Permit Conditions (as previously supplemented), Development Agreement (as previously supplemented) and other documentation (as previously supplemented) set forth in said amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (the “Original Morgan Lake PRD Ordinance, as amended?).
Section 2 of Ordinance
An amendment to the Morgan Lake Planned Residential Development rezoning is granted subject to, and all development and use of the Property shall be under and in conformity with, the Original Morgan Lake PRD Ordinance, as amended, and the following documents, plans, permits, agreements and amendments to the Morgan Lake Planned Residential Development Concept Development Plans (as previously supplemented), Narrative (as previously supplemented), Permit Conditions (as previously supplemented), Development Agreement (as previously supplemented), Conservation Easements (as previously supplemented), and PRD Affidavit (as previously supplemented):
1. The Amended Concept Development Plan Narrative/Text and Amended Concept Development Plans, dated October 13, 2003, as revised to-date, and only as approved by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees.
2. The First Amendment to Permit Conditions for the Morgan Lake Planned Residential Development.
3. The First Amendment to Development Agreement for Morgan Lake Planned Residential Development.
4. The Conservation Easement — Open Space and Conservation Easement — Wetlands, and Escrow Agreement (pertaining to said Conservation Easements), dated October 25, 1995, which are reflected in that certain Affidavit Providing Notice of Escrow Agreement recorded at Liber 15787, Pages 512-514, Oakland County Records, and further referenced at Liber 23566, Page 220 Oakland County Records.
5. Agreement Implementing Tree Preservation and Clearing Plan, dated March 1, 1996.
6. Any and all permits issued by the Township within the Morgan Lake PRD subsequent to approval of the Original Morgan Lake PRD Ordinance, as amended.
7. Any and all other written agreements entered into between the Township and owners of property within the Morgan Lake PRD subsequent to approval of the Original Morgan Lake PRD Ordinance, as amended.
8. Any and all conditions of approval of the Independence Township Board of Trustees and Planning Commission pertaining to the proposed amendments to the Morgan Lake Planned Residential Development.
9. Recordation with the Oakland County Register of Deeds Office of an Affidavit by the owner of the Property affected prior to commencement of construction and prior to the sale of any property in the as yet undeveloped portions/phases of the Morgan Lake Planned Residential Development Property, containing the legal description of the entire Morgan Lake PRD, specifying the date of approval of this amendment to the Morgan Lake Planned Residential Development and declaring that all future development of the Property has been authorized, restricted and required to be carried out in accordance with the Original Morgan Lake PRD Ordinance, as amended, and this ordinance.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Amended only as specified in this Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, including without limitation the Original Morgan Lake PRD Ordinance, as amended, shall retrain in full force and effect.
Section 4 of Ordinance
The provisions of this Ordinance a shall become effective eight (8) days from the date of publication, unless a notice of intent to file a petition requesting submission of this Ordinance to a vote of the Township electors is filed within seven (7) days of publication. If the notice of intent is filed within seven (7) days of publication, the Ordinance shall take effect thirty-one (31) days from the date of publication, unless a petition determined to be adequate by the Township Clerk is filed within thirty (30) days of publication, the Ordinance shall be submitted to a vote of the Township electors, and if approved, the effective date of the Ordinance will be the date that voter approval is determined. A petition requesting submission of this Ordinance to a vote of the township electors shall be deemed adequate by the Township Clerk if it is signed by a number of registered electors residing in the portion of the Township outside the limits of cities and villages equal to not less than fifteen (15%) percent of the total vote cast for all candidates for governor at the last preceding general election at which a governor was elected.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of independence on the 16th day of December, 2003.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Joan E. McCrary, Clerk
INTRODUCED: 07/15/03
ADOPTED: 12/16/03
EFFECTIVE: 01/08/04
PUBLISHED: 12/24/03
Property Description Exhibit
T4N, R9E, SEC 25 & 36 OAKLAND COUNTY CONDOMINIUM PLAN NO 975 THE RIDGE AT MORGAN LAKE GOLF CLASSIC CONVERTABLE AREA L 16227 P 193
5-14-96 FR 001 TO 004, 007, 401-001, 007 &426-033
5-15-02 CORR TO 245.41 A
T4N, R9E, SEC 25 S 1/2 OF SE 1/4 OF NW 1/4 20 A J266

Charter township of independence
TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: January 6, 2004
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes — December 1 6, 2003 and December 18, 2003
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
New Business
1. Clinton River Watershed Council- 2004 Membership
2. Discussion Regarding Proposed Pipeline Route
3. Sashabaw Plains Cemetery
4. DPW Reclassification
5. Non-Union Salary Discussion
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
January 8th, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the following:
FILE #PC 2002-043
Andrew Manning, Detroit Edison Co., Petitioner
REQUEST SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
Wireless Communication Facilities
Section 5.11., Section 5.15
OS-2 Zone (Office Service Two District)
Article XXVIII
Special Land Use Request: Communications Tower for De- troit Edison Co Use Only
Parcel Identification Number: 08-27-251-008
Common Description: NE Corner Sashabaw & Bow Pointe Drive
Approx 3 Acres
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, Clerk

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, January 21, 2004 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #03-0064 Mary and Robert Bauer, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST EXTENSION OF VARIANCE
PREVIOUSLY GRANTED ON JULY 16, 2003 FOR A FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 38′ FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY, SIDE YARD SET- BACK VARIANCE OF 25 FEET, PLUS SIZE VARIANCE OF 45 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT ATTACHED GARAGE
ON NON CONFORMING LOT of RECORD
Clintonville Rd., R-1R
08-36-300-003
Case #04-0001 Wendell Stringer, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 201 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT 2nd GARAGE (DETACHED)
Waldon Rd., Lot 2, R-1A
Pine Knob Estates
08-26-126-003
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further
Information call (248) 625-8IIl .
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary, Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

Township Board Agenda 7 p.m., January 20, 2004
7:00 p.m. Closed Session – Real Estate Contract
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes – January 6, 2004
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
1. Clarkston Creek Transaction
2. Second Payment Approval for Carlisle/Wortman & Associates for 2004-2008 Master Plan Updating
New Business
1. Appeal of Wetland Board Decision: Lots 84 and 85, Round Lake Woods
2. Liberty Investments First Rights of Refusal
3. First Reading of a Rezoning Request, from C-1 to OS-2, NE corner Sashabaw & I-75, 6+ acres of 20 Acres, Part of 08-22-400-005
4. First Reading of a Rezoning Request, from R1A to PUD, Sashabaw Orchard Acres, Lot 1,2,3 and Part of 4 & 5, 08-27-100-017, 024, 025, 026, 027
5. Amend Liberty PUD Final Site Plan (to Include Additional Property) West side of Sashabaw Rd. N. of Maybee Rd., 08-27-300-007, 028, 08-27-326-001 thru 065, 08-28-400-005 & 007
6. Ambulance Purchases
7. North Oakland County Mutual Aid Interlocal Agreement
8. Safety Path Committee Recommendations for 2004 Path Construction
9. Adoption of Revised Safety Path Master Plan
10. Appointments
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP
Of INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the January 6, 2004 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at tire Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger
Absent: Kelly
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of Resolution Observing the School Board
Recognition Month.
2. Approval of the agenda as submitted.
3. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended.
-Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of December
16, 2003 and the Special Meeting dated December 18,
2003.
-Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of
$257,095.53.
-Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the
amount of $354,788.20.
4. Approval motion of Clinton River Watershed Council
2004 Membership.
5. Approved motion of DPW Reclassification.
6. Approved motion to adopt the Non-Union Salary recommendations as submitted.
7. Approved motion to adjourn at 8:00 p.m.
Published 1/14/2004 Respectfully Submitted,
Joan. E. McCrary
Township Clerk

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, February 4, 2004 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following case:
Case #04-0002 Mary Halpin, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY (PROPOSAL DIMINISHES LOT WIDTH AND AREA
OF ONE PARCEL – NON CONFORMING)
Lakeview Blvd., Lots 62 & 63, R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club
08-12-377-005
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-5111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

Township board agenda 7:30 p.m. DATE: February 3, 2004
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes – January 20, 2004
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
1. Clarkston Creek Transaction
2. Discussion of Certified Industrial Park Designation
3. Second Reading and Adoption of a REzoning Request, from OS-2 to PUD Tom Althoff, Vision Development, Petitioner Proposed Sashabaw Car Wash, 1/35 Acres on Sashabaw Road, S. of Waldon, 08-27-201-022.
New Business
1. One Day Liquor License – Everest Academy
2. Ambulance Purchases
3. North Oakland County Mutual Aid Interlocal Agreement
4. Library REclassifications
5. Update of DWRF Project Plan
6. Water and Sewer Rate Study
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

synopsis taken by the township board: January 20, 2004
the charter township of independence
Supervisor Stuart called the January 20, 2004 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approved motion to enter into Closed Session at 7:00 p.m.
2. Approval of the Agenda as amended.
3. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended.
-Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 6,
2004.
– Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of
$987,780.85.
– Approval of Blanket Purchase Requisitions for 2004.
– Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $1,145,065.83.
4. Approved decision of Wetland Board regarding request for Wetland Permit for Round Lake Woods Subdivision.
5. Approved motion of a First Reading of a Rezoning Request from C-1 to OS-2, Sashabaw & I-75, part of 08-22-400-005.
6. Approved motion of a First Reading of a Rezoning Request from R1A to PUD, Sashabaw Orchard Acres, 08-27-100-017, 024 through 027.
7. Approved motion of a First Reading of an Amendment to Liberty PUD Final Site Plan, 08-27-300-007, 028, 08-27-326-001 through 065; 08-28-400-005 & 007.
8. Approved motion of Safety Path Committee Recommendations for 2004 Path Consturciton and Engineering costs for a total of $561,763.13.
9. Approved motion of Revised Safety Path Master Plan.
10. Approved motion of REquest to apply for Specialized Services Grant with SMART.
11. Approved motion of Planning Commission reappointments.
12. Approved motion to adjourn at 9:50 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk
Published 1/25/2004

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals twill meet Wednesday, February 18, 2004 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #04-0003 Douglas Meyers Petitioner for ACO Inc.,
APPLICANT REQUESTS OUTDOOR STORAGE OF SEASONAL PRODUCTS (MARCH 1st THRU AUGUST 31st) PLUS ALLOWANCE OF PERMANENT PROPANE HOLDING CAGE TO
SIDE OF BUILDING
Sashabaw Road, C-2 Zone
ACO Inc.
08-217-300-022
Case #04-0004 Troy and Shivonne Bloomenrader, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST 2nd FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 50′ TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION ON NON CONFORMING LOT
OF RECORD (CONSTRUCTION STARTED)
Ortonville Rd., & Hickory Trail, Part of Lot 24, R-1R
Independence Farms
08-08-400-006
Case #04-0005 Terry Nunley, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 8? TO CONSTRUCT DECK (ALREADY CONSTRUCTED)
Village Ct., Lot 11, PUD
Parks of Stonewood., Village Park
08-30-401-028
Case #04-0006 Robert Johnston, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 5′ TO CONSTRUCT DECK
North Village Dr., Lot 41, PUD
Parks of Stonewood, Village Park
08-30-451-026
Case #04-0007 Noland and Angela Golub, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 11′ TO CONSTRUCT NEW HOME ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Whipple Lake Rd., Lot 21, R-1R
Supervisor’s Plat No. 7
08-11-100-024
Case #04-0008 Jefrey McClure, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS ALLOWANCE TO PARK COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ON PROPERTY
Clintonville Rd., R-1A
08-35-426-002
Case #04-0009 Brian Miller, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 159 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT ATTACHED GARAGE ON NEW HOME
Clarkston Rd., Lot 6, R-1A
Walter’s Clarkston Orion Acres
08-13-301-006
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

PUBLIC NOTICE
Charter Township of Independence
Bid Request
ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN-UP DAYS
The Charter Township of Independence is seeking a three (3) year contract for the disposal of non hazardous waste collected from the Township’s annual Spring Clean-up Days, held two (2) Saturdays in May. Included is the year-round 20 cyd Roll off at the DPW that gets emptied on a call in basis.
Sealed bids will be opened at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 9, 2004 at the Clerk’s Office, 90 N. Main Street, PO Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347.
Bids will be awarded at the March 16, 2004 regular Board Meeting.
Specifications can be picked up at the Dept. of Public Works. For further details, contact Linda Richardson at (248) 625-8222.
The Charter Township of Independence reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
Joan E. McCrary, Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE
Charter Township of Independence
Bid Request
ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
The Charter Township of Independence is seeking a three (3) year contract for the disposal of household hazardous waste collection from the Township’s annual Spring Clean-up Days, held one (1) Saturday in May.
Sealed bids will be opened at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 9, 2004 at the Clerk’s Office, 90 N. Main Street, PO Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347,
Bids will be awarded at the March 16, 2004 regular Board Meeting.
Specifications can be picked up at the Dept. of Public Works. For further details, contact Linda Richardson at (248) 625-8222.
The Charter Township of Independence reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
Joan E. McCrary, Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE
Charter Township of Independence
Bid Request
YEAR-ROUND RECYCLING CENTER
The Charter Township of Independence is seeking a three (3) year contract for the hauling of recyclables collected from the township’s recycling center at the DPW that is open daily and Saturdays.
Sealed bids will be opened at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 9, 2004 at the Clerk’s Office, 90 N. Main Street, PO Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347.
Bids will be awarded at the March 16, 2004 regular Board Meeting.
Specifications can be picked up at the Dept. of Public Works. For further details, contact Linda Richardson at (248) 625-8222.
The Charter Township of Independence reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
Joan E. McCrary, Clerk

The Charter Township of Independence Department of Public Works is looking for seasonal help for mowing Township properties and other miscellaneous tasks. Applicants must be 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license.
Applications are available at the Department of Public Works office located at 6050 Flemings Lake Road, Clarkston. April 1 is the approximate start date and wages are $10/hr.
Joan E. McCrary, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence

At a Regular meeting of the Township Board held on January 20, 2004 the Board authorized a First Reading of a Rezoning Request from C-1 to OS-2, NE Corner of Sashabaw & I-75, part of parcel 08-22-400-005 as follows:

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: February 17, 2004
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes – February 3, 2004
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Second Reading and Adoption of Rezoning Re- quest from C-1 to OS-2, NE Corner of Sashabaw & I-75, part of 08-22-400-005.
Unfinished Business
1 DWRF Project Plan Proposed Revisions
2. Approval of 2004-2008 Parks and Recreation Master Plan
New Business
1. Request for Promotion – Assessing Department
2. Support for Oakland County Historical Connections Grant
3. DPW – Post A New Position
4. Permission To Purchase New Truck – DPW
5. Approval of Festival of Fun Fireworks
6, Request to Purchase SMART Message Sign
7. 2003 Investment Report
8. Discussion of Non-Union Benefits
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business,
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called. the February 3, 2004 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the. Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the Agenda as amended.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended.
– Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of Janu- ary 20, 2004.
– Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $301,007.72.
– Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $490,152.68.
3. Approved motion entering into agreement of the Clarkston Creek: Transaction.
4. Approved motion of an initial investigation into the Certified Industrial Park Program to determine eligibility and benefit to the Township.
5. Approved motion of a Second Reading and Adoption of a Rezoning Request from OS-2 to PUD, Proposed Sashabaw Car Wash, 08-27-201-022.
6. Approved motion of a One-Day Liquor License – Everest Academy.
7. Approved motion of Ambulance Purchases.
8. Approved motion of North Oakland County Mutual Aid Interlocal Agreement without the modifications requested by Springfield Township.
9. Approved motion of Library Reclassifications,
10. Approved motion of transfer from Township General Fund to the Library Fund for Library Reclassifications.
11. Approved motion of Water/Sewer Rate Study in its entirety and approval of new rates as outlined.
12. Approved motion to increase user fees effective March 16, 2004 for all users.
13. Approved motion to enter into Closed Session at 9:55 p.m.
14. Approved motion to reopen the Regular Meeting at 10:35 p.m.
15. Approved motion to ratify the I.A.F.F. Union Contract for the term 1/1/03 to 12/31/05.
16. Approved motion to adjourn at 10:37 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk
Published 2/11/2004

ZONING BOARD OF APPeALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #04-0010 David Bonomo, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 3′ SETBACK VARIANCE FROM BODY OF WATER TO CON STRUCT SUNROOM ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Andersonville Rd., R-1A
08-31-452-004
Case #04-0011 Chris Morgan, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS A FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FOR 5.5′ TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION TO ATTACHED GARAGE
Greene Haven Dr., Lot 109, R-1A
Cranberry Lake Estates
08-17-451-019
Case #04-0012 Milzow Building Company, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR TEMPORARY SALES TRAILER AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION TRAILER
Maybee Rd, and Lorac Dr., Acreage; R-2
Trillium Village of Clarkston
08-29-454-003
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE GRANTING SASHABAW CAR WASH PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
(Text and Map Amendment to Zoning Ordinance)
An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 83, as amended, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, for the purpose of re-classifying certain property situated in Section 27 of the Township to PUD, Planned Unit Development, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, and to provide regulations for the development and use of such property.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ‘ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
The approximately 1.35 acres of property in Section 27 of the Charter Township of Independence, known as Parcel Nos. 08-27-201-022 and more particularly described on the attached legal description (the “Property”), is hereby reclassified in the Zoning Ordinance and on the Zoning Map, from OS-2, Office Service 2, to PUD, Planned Unit Development, subject to and in accordance with this amendatory ordinance.
Section 2 of Ordinance
This amendment to the Zoning Ordinance is granted subject to, and all improvement and use of the Property shall be subject to and in conformity with, the following:
1. Article XXV of the Independence Township Zoning Ordinance, as amended.
2. The PUD Plans for the Sashabaw Car Wash Planned Unit Development, inclusive of the Elevations and Plan Sheets S-1, S-2, S-3, S-4, S-5, S-6, and A-1, as revised to date, and only as approved by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees on the date of adoption of this Ordinance Amendment by the Independence Township Board of Trustees.
3. The Permit Conditions for the Sashabaw Car Wash Planned Unit Development, dated February 3, 2004.
4. The Development Agreement for the Sashabaw Car Wash Planned Unit Development, dated February 3, 2004.
5. The Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for the Sashabaw Car Wash Planned Unit Development, dated February 3, 2004.
6. Any and all conditions of the approval of the Independence Township Board of Trustees and Planning Commission pertaining to the Sashabaw Car Wash Planned Unit Development as reflected in the official minutes of such meetings.
7. All applicable Township ordinances and all design standards.
8. Recordation with the Oakland County Register of Deeds Office of an Affidavit by the owners of the Property prior to the sale or lease of any portion of the Property, containing the legal description of the Property, specifying the date of approval of the Planned Unit Development, and declaring that all future development of the Property has been, authorized, restricted and required to be carried out in accordance with this Ordinance.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Amended only as specified in this Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4 of Ordinance
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become effective eight (8) days from the date of publication, unless a notice of intent to file a petition requesting submission of this Ordinance to a vote of the Township electors is filed within seven (7) days of publication. If the notice of intent is filed within seven (7) days of publication, the Ordinance shall take effect thirty-one (31) days from the date of publication, unless a petition determined to be adequate by the Township Clerk is filed within thirty (30) days of publication. If an adequate petition is filed within thirty (30) days of publication, the Ordinance shall be submitted to a vote of the Township electors, and if approved, the effective date of the Ordinance to a vote of the Township electors shall be deemed adequate by the Township Clerk if it is signed by a number of registered electors residing in the portion of the Township outside the limits of cities and villages equal to not less than fifteen (15%) percent of the total vote cast for all candidates for governor at the last preceding general election at which a governor was elected.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence on the 3rd day of February, 2004.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By:Joan McCrary, Clerk
INTRODUCED: 10/7/03
ADOPTED: 02/03/04
EFFECTIVE: 02/26/04
PUBLISHED: 02/18/04
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT
A Part of the NW ? of the NE ? of Section 27, T4N, R9E, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan; More particularly described as commencing at the North ? Corner of Section 27, thence S 01? 41′ 28″ E 455.00 FT. along the N-S ? line to the Point of Beginning; Thence N 87? 47′ 32″ E 318.87 FT.; Thence S 01? 41′ 28″ E 184.43 FT.; Thence S 87? 47′ 32″ W 318.87 F.T, to a point on the N-S ? line of Section 27; Thence N 01? 41′ 28″ W 184.43 FT. along said ? line to the point of beginning.
Parcel Identification Number 08-27-201-022.

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
OFFICIAL NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 2, 2004 at 9:00 am.
The Board of Review will meet for public hearings at the Township Fire Station # 1 Training Room, 6500 Citation Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear year 2004 assessment appeals of value, classification and poverty on March 8, and 10, 2004 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, and on March 9, 2004 from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
The year 2004 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
If you wish to appeal your assessment, it is required that you have an appointment with the Board of Review. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office at (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. If none of the posted hours are convenient for you please call the Assessor’s Office for an alternative date and time. Please use your parcel identification number when referring to your property so that your records can be quickly accessed.
Please note that taxes are levied against the TAXABLE VALUE.
Sincerely,
David J. Kramer, ASA, CMAE3, Assessor

Agenda: March 2, 2004
7:30 p.m.township library
DATE: March 2, 2004
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum – Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes – February 17, 2004
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Presentation: www.clarkstoncalendar.org
Unfinished Business
1. Consumer’s Energy Pipeline
New Business
1. Promotion Requests – Assessing
2. Permission to Hire Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Technician
3. Non-Union Benefits
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

Synopsis taken by the Township Board: February 17, 2004
the charter township of independence
Supervisor Stuart called the February 17, 2004 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the Agenda as amended.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended.
– Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 3, 2004.
– Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $471,565.91.
– Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $550,955.95.
– Approval of Second Reading and Adoption of a Rezoning Request from C-1 to OS-2, NE corner of Sashabaw & I-75, 08-22-400-005.
3. Approved motion of revised DWRF Project-Phase I Water System Improvements as recommended.
4. Approved motion of Resolution to Adopt 2004-2008 Parks and Recreation Department Master Plan.
5. Approved motion of reclassification-Assessing Department.
6. Approved motion authorizing Library Director to apply for O.C. Historical Connections Grant.
7. Approved motion authorizing DPW permission to post Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Technician position.
8. Approved motion authorizing purchase of new truck for DPW Department.
9. Approved motion ot create a Fireworks Committee for 2004.
10. Approved motion waiving bid procedure and to purchase a SMART VMS with computer for the Sheriff Department.
11. Approved motion to hire HRC to conduct a traffic study of Spring Lake North Subdivision/Lake Waldon Village Road connection.
12. Approved motion to enter into Closed Session at 9:15 p.m.
13. Approved motion to reopen the Regular Meeting at 9:25 p.m.
14. Approved motion to adjourn at 9:26 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCreery
Township Clerk
Published 2/25/04

At a Regular meeting of the Township Board held on January 20, 2004 the Board authorized a First Reading of a Rezoning Request from C-1 to OS-2, NE Corner of Sashabaw & I-75, part of parcel 08-22-400-005 as follows:
The motion to approve this amendment was offered by Travis, supported by Wagner, the vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger. Nays: None. Absent: None. The motion carried.
The ordinance amendment is effective immediately upon publication.

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
OFFICIAL NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 2, 2004 at 9:00 am.
The Board of Review will meet for public hearings at the Township Fire Station # 1 Training Room, 6500 Citation Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear year 2004 assessment appeals of value, classification and poverty on March 8, and 10, 2004 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, and on March 9, 2004 from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
The year 2004 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
If you wish to appeal your assessment, it is required that you have an appointment with the Board of Review. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office at (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. If none of the posted hours are convenient for you please call the Assessor’s Office for an alternative date and time. Please use your parcel identification number when referring to your property so that your records can be quickly accessed.
Please note that taxes are levied against the TAXABLE VALUE.
Sincerely,
David J. Kramer, ASA, CMAE3, Assessor

charter township of independence
ZONING BoARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases.
Case #04-0013 Kathryn Caruso, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARI- ANCE OF 8′ TO CONSTRUCT NEW GARAGE
Wellesley Terrace, Lot 24, R-1-A
Waterford Hill Manor
08-32-452-008
Case #04-0014 Lindhout Associates Architects, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO ALLOW MOUNTED LIGHTING ON THE BUILDING
Clarkston Road, R-1A
Clarkston Community Church
08-21-181-004
Case #04-0015 Clarkston State Bank, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS THE FOLLOWING VARIANCES TO CONSTRUCT BANK WITH DRIVE-THRU SERVICE 1) LOT AREA
2) LOT WIDTH
3) 2ND FRONT YARD SETBACK
4) SIDE YARD SETBACK
5) PARKING AND DRIVE-THRU LANES IN GREENBELT AND SETBACK AREAS
6) NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES TO BE CONSIDERED SEE PLAN FOR DETAILS
Ortonville Road and Citation Drive, Lot 9, C-2 Zone Supervisor’s Plat No. 9
Clarkston State Bank 08-29-453-001
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

charter township of independence
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence Department of Public Works is looking for seasonal help for mowing Township properties and other miscellaneous tasks. Applicants must be 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license.
Applications are available at the Department of Public Works office located at 6050 Flemings Lake Road, Clarkston. April 1 is the approximate start date and wages are $10/hr.
Joan E. McCrary, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
OFFICIAL NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 2, 2004 at 9:00 am.
The Board of Review will meet for public hearings at the Township Fire Station # 1 Training Room, 6500 Citation Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear year 2004 assessment appeals of value, classification and poverty on March 8, and 10, 2004 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, and on March 9, 2004 from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
The year 2004 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
If you wish to appeal your assessment, it is required that you have an appointment with the Board of Review. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office at (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. If none of the posted hours are convenient for you please call the Assessor’s Office for an alternative date and time. Please use your parcel identification number when referring to your property so that your records can be quickly accessed.
Please note that taxes are levied against the TAXABLE VALUE.
Sincerely,
David J. Kramer, ASA, CMAE3, Assessor

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP board
the charter township
of independence
Supervisor Stuart called the March 2, 2004 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present; Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval motion appointing Mr. Travis as Chair for the meeting.
2. Approval of the Agenda as amended.
3. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended.
– Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $473,125.76.
4. Approved motion authorizing the Township Attorney to intervene on behalf of the Township regarding the Consumer’s Energy Pipeline.
5. Approved motion of reclassification – Assessing Department.
6. Approved motion authorizing promotion requests for Assessing Department.
7. Approved motion authorizing permission to hire Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Technician position.
8. Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $232,625.11.
9. Approved motion of minutes of the February 17, 2004 Regular Meeting as amended.
10. Approved motion to adjourn at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Joan E. McCrary
Published 3/10/2004 Township Clerk

CHARTER TOWNSHIP Of INDEPENDENCE
TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: March 16, 2004
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that Is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes – March 2, 2004
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
1 . First Reading of a Rezoning Request, from R1A to PUD, Sashabaw Orchard Acres, Lot 1,2,3, and Part of 4 & 5, 08-27-100-017,024,025,026,027
2. Amend Liberty PUD Final Site Plan (to Include Additional Property) West side of Sashabaw Rd. N. of Maybee Rd., 08-27-300-007,028, 08-27-326-001 thru 065 08-28-400-005 & 007
New Business
1. Bid Award – Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collec tion
Year-Round Recycling Center
Annual Spring Clean-Up Days
2. Goose Round Up – Cranberry Lake
3. Goose Round Up – Deer Lake
4. Springfield Township Participation: Household Waste Drop Off Program
5. Resolution – P.O.H. Hospital Location
6. Permission to Post Clerk Position – D.P.W.
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business,
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OE INDEPENDENCE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
April 8, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.
Located at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
PC #2003-034
TEXT AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE #83
SECTION 5. 03. Accessory Buildings, Subsection 1. g. Swimming Pools
SECTION 5.22. Site Condominium Projects
SECTION 5.24. Cluster Lot Development
SECTION 7.02.,4.a. Table of Off-Street Parking
SECTION 18.02.1. Permitted Principal Uses
SECTION 25.10. Site Specific Relief Authorization
ARTICLE XXX. Schedule of Regulations, FOOTNOTE, e
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may Be obtained at the Township Building and Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, or by phone at 248 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

CHARTER TOWNSHIP Of INDEPENDENCE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, April 8th, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to hear the following:
PC #2004-007
Richard D. Linnell, South Oakland Dev., Petitioners
rezoning request
from: r-1r (Rural Residential District)
TO: R-1A (Single family Residential District)
Parcel Identification Number: 08-30-300-006, 008, 010, 012, 013, 014, 015, 016 & 017
Common Description: 59.46 Acres
NE Corner Mann Road & Clintonville Roads
Intended Use: Residential Development
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence Department of Public Works is looking for seasonal help for mowing Township properties and other miscellaneous tasks. Applicants must be 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license.
Applications are available at the Department of Public Works office located at 6050 Flemings Lake Road, Clarkston. April 1 is the approximate start date and wages are $10/hr.
Joan E. McCrary, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence

STATE of MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ANDERSONVILLE SEWER IMPROVEMENT AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Date: April 6, 2004
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI
The Charter Township of Independence has received petitions from the record owners of more than 50% of the land within a proposed special assessment district requesting the extension and construction of public sanitary sewer improvements (the “improvements”) to servo the properties along Andersonville Road, Lake Forest Drive, Williams Drive and Lake Lane within the proposed district, and to defray the costs of such improvements by special assessment against the benefited properties. Based upon such petitions, the Township Board has tentatively declared its intent to proceed with the extension and construction of public sanitary sewer improvements to serve such properties and has tentatively decided to establish a special assessment district to defray a portion of the costs of such improvements by special assessment against the benefited properties. The improvements are intended to provide special benefits to the properties identified on the attachment to this Notice, which properties together tentatively constitute the “special assessment district.” Prior public hearing were held on June 3, 2003, and October 7, 2003, concerning this matter, however additional petitions have been received for expansion of the special assessment district and improvements and the above additional public hearing is being held concerning the proposed revised improvements project, revised special assessment district and added petitions. The revised cost estimate and plans describing the improvements, as amended, are on file and available for public inspection at the Township Clerk’s Office, which is located at 90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, Michigan.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the above time, date and location, the Township Board of Trustees shall meet for the purpose of hearing statements and objections by any interested person with respect to the petitions, proposed improvements and the proposed special assessment district.
Appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the matters to be considered at the hearing to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest, or shall be permitted to file his or her appearance or protest by letter at or before the hearing and his or her personal appearance in such. case shall not be required.
JOAN MCCRARY, CLERK
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
DATED: 3/16/04
PUBLISHED: 3/17/04
MAILED: 3/17/04

Zoning board of appeals
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, April 7, 2004 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #04-0016 Theresa Petherbridge, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR OUTDOOR SALES OF LAWN FURNITURE FROM MAY THRU SEPTEMBER PLUS SIGNAGE
Dixie Highway, Lots 77, 78, and 79, C-3
Townends Sub, (Waterford Hill Florist and Green House)
08-33-302-010 & 011
Case #04-0017 Ann Bahri, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO ALLOW TEMPORARY BANNER ON BACK OF BUILDING
Maybee Rd., C-1
Pine Knob Wine Shoppe
08-27-400-008
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP
OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the March 16, 2004 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the Agenda as amended.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended.
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $510,015.24.
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $473,175.76.
3. Approved Second Reading and Adoption of Amendments to the Liberty PUD Zoning, including map amendments to add parcels 08-27-300-007,028, 08-27-326-001 thru 065, 08-28-400-005 & 007 to the Liberty PUD by rezoning from R-1A to PUD and text amendments applicable to such added property and the existing retail/commercial phases of the Liberty PUD.
4. Approved bid award for Sunny Beach No. 2 Drainage Improvements.
5. Approved bid award for Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection
6. Approved bid award for Year-Round Recycling Center
7. Approved bid for Annual Spring Clean-Up Days.
8. Approved motion authorizing Goose Round-Up for Cranberry Lake.
9. Approved motion authorizing Goose Round-Up for Deer Lake.
10. Approved motion authorizing Goose Round-Up for Van Norman Lake.
11. Approved resolution to Set the Public Hearing for Andersonville Road Sewer SAD.
12. Approved motion to enter into negotiations with Springfield Township regarding Household Waste Drop Off Program.
13. Approved resolution of P.O.H. Hospital Location.
14. Approved motion to post Clerk position for DPW.
15. Approved motion of Non-Union Benefits as submitted.
16. Approved motion to waive procedures regarding Wetland permit – Oakland County Sportsman’s Club.
17. Approved motion to consider Request to Purchase Time for Retirement under MERS.
18. Approved motion to approve the minutes of March 2, 2004 as amended.
19. Approved motion to adjourn at 9:40 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk
Published 3/24/2004

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNShip of INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO.
AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE GRAnTING THE LIBERTY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
(Text and Map Amendment to Zoning Ordinance)
An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 83, as amended, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, for the purposes of: (1) re-classifying certain property situated in Section 27 of the Township to PUD, Planned Unit Development, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance; (2) adding such rezoned properties to the existing Liberty PUD; and (3) providing amended regulations applicable to the development and use of such rezoned property and applicable to the retail/commercial phases of the existing Liberty PUD.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS )FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
The approximately 177.5 acres of property in Sections 27 and 28 of the Charter Township of Independence, known as the Liberty PUD, was previously re-classified in the Zoning Ordinance and on the Zoning Map as PUD, Planned Unit Development, subject to and, in accordance with an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance adopted on October 16, 2001 (re-adopted on April 19, 2002), inclusive of a Site Plan, Permit Conditions, Development Agreement and other documentation set forth in said amendment to the Zoning Ordinance (“Original Liberty PUD Ordinance”).
The approximately 24.81 acres of property in Section 27 of Independence Township known as parcels numbers 08-27-100-017, -024, -025, -026 and -027, and more particularly described in the attached Rezoned Property Description Exhibit is hereby added to the Liberty PUD and re-classified in the zoning ordinance and on the zoning map from OS-2 and R-1A to PUD, Planned Unit Development, subject to and in accordance with this amendatory ordinance.
Section 2 of Ordinance
This amendment to the Township Zoning Ordinance and the Original Liberty PUD Ordinance is granted subject to, and all development and use of the properties described in Section 2 of this Ordinance shall be subject to and in conformity with the following:
(A) Article XXV of the Independence Township Zoning Ordinance, as amended.
(B) The PUD Plans for the Liberty Planned Unit Development Amendment, including Elevations Drawings, Plan Sheet Nos. Kleft 1 through 7, TCF LP1-00, A1-00, A5-00 and SP1-00 Landscape Plans L-1 and L-2 and the PUD Binder dated December 2003, all as revised to the date of adoption of this Ordinance and only as approved by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees and its Planning Commission.
(C) The “Permit Conditions for the Liberty PUD Amendment,” dated March 16, 2004.
(D) The “Amended Development Agreement for. the Liberty Planned Unit Devolopment,” dated March 16, 2004.
(C) Any and all conditions of the approval of the Independence Township Board of Trustees pertaining to the Liberty PUD as reflected in the official minutes of such meetings.
(F) Recordation with the Oakland County Register of Deeds office of an Affidavit by the owner prior to commencement of construction and prior to the sale or- lease of any portion of the property within the amended Liberty PUD, containing the legal description of the property, specifying the date of approval of the amendments to the Liberty PUD and adoption of this Ordinance, and declaring that all future development of the property has been authorized, restricted and required to be carried out only in accordance with this Ordinance.
(G) All applicable Township ordinances and all Township design standards for the Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District, of which this Planned Unit Development is a. part.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Amended only as specified in this Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, including without limitation the Original Liberty PUD Ordinance, shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4 of Ordinance
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become effective eight (8) days from the date of publication, unless a notice of intent to file a petition requesting submission of this Ordinance to a vote of the Township electors is filed within seven (7) days of publication. If the notice of intent is filed within seven (7) days of publication the Ordinance shall take effect thirty-one (31) days from the date of publication, unless a petition determined to be adequate by the Township Clerk is filed within thirty (30) days of publication If an adequate petition is filed within thirty (30) days of publication, the Ordinance shall be submitted to a vote of the Township electors, and if approved, the effective date of the Ordinance to a vote of The Township electors shall be deemed adequate by the Township Clerk if it is signed by a number of registered electors residing in the portion of the Township outside the limits of cities and villages equal to not less than fifteen (15%) percent of the total vote cast for all candidates for governor at the last preceding general election at which a governor was elected.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence on March 26, 2004.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Joan McCrary, Clerk
INTRODUCED: 01/20/04
ADOPTED: 03/16/04
PUBLISHED: 03/24/04
EFFECTIVE: 04/01/04
REZONED PROPERTY DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT
J-08-27-100-017
T4N, R9E, SEC 27 SASHABAW ORCHARD ACRES PART OF LOTS 4 & 5, BEG AT SW COR LOT 4, TH N 89-46-00 E 680.00 FT, TH N 363.02 FT, TH N 89-58-00 W 692.12 FT, TH SLY ALG W LINE OF LOT 4 & 5 366.20 FT T0 BEG
J-08-27-100-024
T4N, R9E, SEC 27 SASHABAW ORCHARD ACRES LOT 3
J-08-27-100-025
T4N, R9E, SEC 27 SASHABAW ORCHARD ACRES LOT 2
J-08-27-100-026
T4N, R9E, SEC 27 SASHABAW ORCHARD ACRES N 200 FT OF LOT 1
J-08-27-100-027
T4N, R9E, SEC 27 SASHABAW ORCHARD ACRES LOT 1 EXC N 200 FT

ORDINANCE NO. AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE GRANTING THE LIBERTY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
(Text and Map Amendment to Zoning Ordinance)
An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 83, as amended, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, for the purposes of: (1) re-classifying certain property situated in Section 27 of the Township to PUD, Planned Unit Development, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance; (2) adding such rezoned properties to the existing Liberty PUD; and (3) providing amended regulations applicable to the development and use of such rezoned property and applicable to the retail/commercial phases of the existing Liberty PUD.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
The approximately 177.5 acres of property in Sections 27 and 28 of the Charter Township of Independence, known as the Liberty PUD, was previously re-classified in the Zoning Ordinance and on the Zoning Map as PUD, Planned Unit Development, subject to and, in accordance with an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance adopted on October 16, 2001 (re-adopted on April 19, 2002), inclusive of a Site Plan, Permit Conditions, Development Agreement and other documentation set forth in said amendment to the Zoning Ordinance (“Original Liberty PUD Ordinance”).
The approximately 24.81 acres of property in Section 27 of Independence Township known as parcels numbers 08-27-100-017, -024, -025, -026 and -027, and more particularly described in the attached Rezoned Property Description Exhibit is hereby added to the Liberty PUD and re-classified in the zoning ordinance and on the zoning map from OS-2 and R-1A to PUD, Planned Unit Development, subject to and in accordance with this amendatory ordinance.
Section 2 of Ordinance
This amendment to the Township Zoning Ordinance and the Original Liberty PUD Ordinance is granted subject to, and all development and use of the properties described in Section 2 of this Ordinance shall be subject to and in conformity with the following:
(A) Article XXV of the Independence Township Zoning Ordinance, as amended.
(B) The PUD Plans for the Liberty Planned Unit Development Amendment, including Elevations Drawings, Plan Sheet Nos. Kleft 1 through 7, TCF LP1-00, A1-00, A5-00 and SP1-00 Landscape Plans L-1 and L-2 and the PUD Binder dated December 2003, all as revised to the date of adoption of this Ordinance and only as approved by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees and its Planning Commission.
(C) The “Permit Conditions for the Liberty PUD Amendment,” dated March 16, 2004.
(D) The “Amended Development Agreement for the Liberty Planned Unit Devolopment,” dated March 16, 2004.
(C) Any and all conditions of the approval of the Independence Township Board of Trustees pertaining to the Liberty PUD as reflected in the official minutes of such meetings.
(F) Recordation with the Oakland County Register of Deeds office of an Affidavit by the owner prior to commencement of construction and prior to the sale or- lease of any portion of the property within the amended Liberty PUD, containing the legal description of the property, specifying the date of approval of the amendments to the Liberty PUD and adoption of this Ordinance, and declaring that all future development of the property has been authorized, restricted and required to be carried out only in accordance with this Ordinance.
(G) All applicable Township ordinances and all Township design standards for the Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District, of which this Planned Unit Development is a. part.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Amended only as specified in this Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, including without limitation the Original Liberty PUD Ordinance, shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4 of Ordinance
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become effective eight (8) days from the date of publication, unless a notice of intent to file a petition requesting submission of this Ordinance to a vote of the Township electors is filed within seven (7) days of publication. If the notice of intent is filed within seven (7) days of publication the Ordinance shall take effect thirty-one (31) days from the date of publication, unless a petition determined to be adequate by the Township Clerk is filed within thirty (30) days of publication If an adequate petition is filed within thirty (30) days of publication, the Ordinance shall be submitted to a vote of the Township electors, and if approved, the effective date of the Ordinance to a vote of The Township electors shall be deemed adequate by the Township Clerk if it is signed by a number of registered electors residing in the portion of the Township outside the limits of cities and villages equal to not less than fifteen (15%) percent of the total vote cast for all candidates for governor at the last preceding general election at which a governor was elected.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence on March 26, 2004.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Joan McCrary, Clerk
INTRODUCED: 01/20/04
ADOPTED: 03/16/04
PUBLISHED: 03/31/04
EFFECTIVE: 04/08/04
REZONED PROPERTY DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT
J-08-27-100-017
T4N, R9E, SEC 27 SASHABAW ORCHARD ACRES PART OF LOTS 4 & 5, BEG AT SW COR LOT 4, TH N 89-46-00 E 680.00 FT, TH N 363.02 FT, TH N 89-58-00 W 692.12 FT, TH SLY ALG W LINE OF LOT 4 & 5 366.20 FT T0 BEG
J-08-27-100-024
T4N, R9E, SEC 27 SASHABAW ORCHARD ACRES LOT 3
J-08-27-100-025
T4N, R9E, SEC 27 SASHABAW ORCHARD ACRES LOT 2
J-08-27-100-026
T4N, R9E, SEC 27 SASHABAW ORCHARD ACRES N 200 FT OF LOT 1
J-08-27-100-027
T4N, R9E, SEC 27 SASHABAW ORCHARD ACRES LOT 1 EXC N 200 FT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
April 8, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.
Located at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
PC #2003-034
TEXT AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE #83
SECTION 5. 03. Accessory Buildings, Subsection 1. g. Swimming Pools
SECTION 5.22. Site Condominium Projects
SECTION 5.24. Cluster Lot Development
SECTION 7.02.,4.a. Table of Off-Street Parking
SECTION 18.02.1. Permitted Principal Uses
SECTION 25.10. Site Specific Relief Authorization
ARTICLE XXX. Schedule of Regulations, FOOTNOTE, e
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may Be obtained at the Township Building and Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, or by phone at 248 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Date: April 6, 2004
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road
Clarkston Mi
The Charter Township of Independence has received petitions from the record owners of more than 50% of the land within a proposed special assessment district requesting the extension and construction of public sanitary sewer improvements (the “improvements”) to serve the properties along Andersonville Road, Lake Forest Drive, Williams Drive and Lake Lane within the proposed district, and to defray the costs of such improvements by special assessment against the benefited properties. Based upon such petitions, the Township Board has tentatively declared its intent to proceed with the extension and construction of public sanitary sewer improvements to serve such properties and has tentatively decided to establish a special assessment district to defray a portion of the costs of such improvements by special assessment against the benefited properties. The improvements are intended to provide special benefits to the properties identified on the attachment to this Notice, which properties together tentatively constitute the “special assessment district.” Prior public hearings were held on June 3, 2003, and October 7, 2003, concerning this matter, however additional petitions have been received for expansion of the special assessment district and improvements and the above additional public hearing is being held concerning the proposed revised improvements project, revised special assessment district and added petitions. The revised cost estimate and plans describing the improvements, as amended are on file and available for public inspection at the Township Clerk’s Office, which is located at 90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, Michigan.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the above time, date and location, the Township Board of Trustees shall meet for the purpose of hearing statements and objections by any interested person with respect to the petitions, proposed improvements and the proposed special assessment district.
Appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the matters to be considered at the hearing to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest, or shall be permitted to file his or appearance or protest by letter at or before the hearing and his or her personal appearance in such case shall not be required.
JOAN MCCRARY, CLERK
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
DATED: 3/16/04
PUBLISHED: 3/17/04 & 3/31/04
MAILED: 3/17/04
08-31-427-036
08-31-427-037
08-31-427-038
08-31-427-039
08-31-427-044
08-31-427-047
08-31-427-048
08-31-427-049
08-31-427-050
08-31-427-051
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08-31-478-010
08-31-477-006
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08-31-479-017
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08-31-478-020
08-32-301-002
08-32-353-008

April 6, 2004 Township board agenda
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: April 6, 2004
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Public Hearing – Special Assessment District
1. Andersonville Sewer Improvement and SAD
Presentation
Unfinished Business
1. Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling
2. Permission to Hire Clerk
New Business
1. Andersonville Sewer Improvement and SAD
2. Discussion Regarding Limitation of Docks on Lakes
3. Approval of Wetland Permit
4. Poppy Sales
S. Sanitary Pump Station Improvements
8. Approval of Plant -a-Row Community Garden
7. 2004 Road Chloride Program
8. MMRMA Risk Insurance Renewal
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ZONING BOARD Or APPEALS
The Independence Township Board, of Appeals will meet Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #04-0018 Richard Brozovich, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 13′ FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY AND REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 11′ TO CONSTRUCT DECK
Perry Lake Rd., R-1A
08-20-278-035
Case #04-0019 Scott Blomberg, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE OF 37′ FROM A BODY OF WATER FOR SEPTIC
Vandewater Ave., Lots 93 & 94, R-1A
Lakeland Vale
08-33-327-006 & 007
Case #04–0020 Richard Walker, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 57′ FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT Of WAY TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Hadley Rd,, Lot 8, R.-1R
Irisli Meadows
08-04-300-038
Case #040021 Charles and Annette Krecek, Petitioners
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO SPLIT PROPERTY
(WT-DTI–f TO DEPTH) AND TO KEEP EXISTING DETACHED
GARAGE ON PARCEL WITHOUT A PRINCIPAL USE, EXISTING PLACEMENT AND SETBACKS TO BE CONSIDERED
Eastview Rd., Lot 32, R-1A
Supervisor’s Plat No, 6
08-35-226-014
Case #04-0022 Ron Almas, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 24′ TO CONSTRUCT NEW HOME
Harding Ave., .Lots 29 & 30, R-1A
Lakeland `Wale
08-33-328-022
Case #04-0023 Timothy and. Fran Warner, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 28′ FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY TO CONSTRUCT NEW HOME
Maybee Rd., Pt, of Lot 35, Parcel B, R-1A
Supervisor’s Plat No. 6
08-35-226-051
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

PUBLIC NOTICE
Charter Township of Independence
Re-Bid Request ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
The Charter Township of Independence is seeking a three (3) year contract for the disposal of household hazardous waste collected during the Township’s annual Spring Clean-up Days, held one (1) Saturday in May from 8:00 am. to 3:00 p.m.
Sealed bids will be opened at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 14, 2004 at the Clerk’s Office, 90 N. Main Street, PO Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347.
Bids will be awarded at the April 20, 2004 regular Board Meeting.
Specifications can be picked up at the Dept. of Public Works. For further details, contact Linda Richardson at (248) 625-8222.
The Charter Township of Independence reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
Joan E. McCrary, Clerk

TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: April 20, 2004
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes – April 6, 2004
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
1. Bid Award – Household Hazardous Waste
New Business
1. DTE Energy-Outdoor Gathering Approval, 2nd & 3rd Stage Events.
2.Sewer Rate Increase
3. Wetland Ordinance Amendments
4. Fire Millage Proposals
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the April 6, 2004 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the Agenda as submitted.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended.
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $902,792.29.
Approval of A.P. Check Run in the amount of $1,053,515.76.
Approval of Heather Lake Goose Round Up.
3. Approved motion authorizing the Supervisor to sign the petition of Bay Court for Andersonville Sewer Improvement SAD.
4. Approved motion to rescind March 16, 2004 motion awarding 3 year contract for Household Hazardous Waste Day to Genesee Waste Services with permission to re-bid with a recommendation at the next meeting.
5. Approved motion to collect al! three colors of glass and stay with original motion to award the contract for recycling to Waste Management.
6. Approved lateral transfer from Parks and Recreation Department to Department of Public Work’s clerk position.
7. Approved motion to adopt Amended Resolution Approving Petitions, Improvements Project and Special Assessment District and Directing the Preparation of a Special Assessment Roll.
8. Approved motion authorizing Township Attorney to prepare information on the Limitation of Docks on Lakes.
9. Approved motion granting permission to the American Legion to distribute poppies May 13-15 for poppy sales.
10. Approved motion authorizing DPW Director to have preparation of plans and go out for bids regarding Sanitary Pump Station Improvements.
11. Approved motion of Plant-A-Row Community Garden in concept only.
12. Approved motion to enter into contract with Road Maintenance for 2004 Chloride Program at a cost of $.06/foot per application.
13. Approved motion to renew MMRMA Risk Insurance Agreement effective April 15, 2004.
14. Approved motion to approve the minutes of March 16, 2004 as amended.
15. Approved motion to adjourn at 10:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Published 4/14/2004 Township Clerk

Independence Township NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2

Independence Township NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: May 20, 2003
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Old Business
1. 1st year review of A.L.S.
2. Resolution to set Public Hearing – Andersonville Sewer S.A.D.
3. Resolution to set Public Hearing – Sashabaw Regional Drain S.A.D
4. Amendment – R.O.W, Disruption Permit for Consumers Energy Dixie Hwy/White Lake Rd
New Business
1. Purchase of new stove for Senior Center
2. Fire Suppression System for Senior Center
3. Vehicle Purchase for Fire Department
4. Approval for Landscape Proposal – Fire Station #3
Items removed from Consent Agenda-for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the May 6, 2003 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Wagner, Wenger.
Absent: Travis arrived – 8:06 pm
There is a quorum.
1 . Amended the Agenda. – removed New Business No. 3, added New Business No. 6-Request to sell Poppies, V.F.W. ; New business No. 7-Approval to renovate Fire Station No. 3; New Business No. 8 Ratification of chipper contract.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as presented,
3. Approved Bid Award – Installation of Oakhurst Booster Station.
4. Approved Request Extension of Final Approval – American House P.U.D., Sashabaw Rd. parcel 8-27-100-030 & -031.
5. Approved Post Board of Review Assessor’s Report.
6. Approved Six Month Review/Salary Adjustment-Assistant Assessor
7. Approved Request to Sell Poppies, V.F.W.
8. Approved Renovation of Fire Station No. 3.
9. Approved Ratification of Chipper Contract.
10. Approved motion to adjourn at 8:20 pm
Published 05/14/2003 Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, February 13th , 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the following:
FILE PC #2002-041
Kenneth Davis, Mansur Real Estate Services, Petitioner
REQUEST AMENDMENT of OAKHURST PUD
Phase 10 (Middlesboro)
(Planned Unit Development)
Amendment to include: Amended plan – Residential Development of 105 single family homes
Common Description: NE Corner of Clintonville & Waldon Roads
Parcel Number: 08-24-200-003
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am. to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
joan e. mccrary, clerk

charter township of independence
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, February 13th, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the following:
FILE PC #2002-042
Steve Robinson, Silverman Companies, Petitioner
REQUEST AMENDMENT OF
WALDON VILLAGE TOWN, CENTER PUD
(Planned Unit Development)
(Formerly: Lake Waldon Village PUD)
Amendment to include: Amended Final Site Plan
Common Description: Sashabaw & Waldon Roads
Parcel Number: 08-27-100-028 & 038
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, February 5, 2003 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #03-0002 Roland Barrett, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE
OF 6′ AND VARIANCE OF 7′ BETWEEN STRUCTURES
TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION
Griggs Dr., Lot 67, R-1A
Goodrich Farm Sub
08-26-351-009
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

The Charter Township of Independence Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at 9:00 am.
The Board of Review will meet at the Township Fire Station # 1 Training Room, 6500 Citation Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear year 2003 assessment appeals of value, classification and poverty on March 10, and 12, 2003 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and on March 11, 2003 from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
The year 2003 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
If you wish to appeal your assessment, it is required that you have an appointment with the Board of Review. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office at (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. If none of the posted hours are convenient for you please call the Assessor’s Office for an alternative date and time. Please use your parcel identification number when referring to your property so that your records can be quickly accessed.
Please note that taxes are levied against the TAXABLE VALUE.
Sincerely,
David J. Kramer, ASA, CMAE3, Assessor

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: February 18, 2003
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Opening Statements and Correspondence
Minutes of Previous Meeting
Approval of Purchase Orders
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Approval of Agenda
Public Forum
Public Hearing – Consumer’s Energy Disruption, Permit Application, Maybee Road to Service Sashabaw Creek Preserve Condominium
New Business
1. Consumer’s Energy Right-of-Way Permit
2. Bid Award for Pre-purchase of the Oakhurst Booster
3. MERS – Appointment of Officers/Delegates
4. Resolution – Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce
5, Resolution – Compliance of Computerized Tax Roll
6. Investment Report for 2003
7. Request for Revision of Investment Policy to Meet Certification Standards
8. Reclassification – Building Department
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

Supervisor Stuart called the February 4, 2003 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger.
Absent: None.
There is a quorum.
1. Approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 21, 2003 as submitted.
2. Approved the payment of the revised list of distributions in the amount of $75,800.64.
3. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $406,453.22.
4. Approval of agenda as amended.
5. Approved motion Second Reading and Adoption of a Rezoning Request from R-1R to R-1C, Eston Road and Olde Oaks, 08-12-200-010.
6. Approved motion Second Reading and Adoption of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment – State Mandated Open Space Option.
7. Approved motion allocation of monies for the West Circle Drive project.
8. Approved motion of Resolution Tentatively Declaring Intention to Make Improvements Tentatively Approving a Special Assessment District and Setting a Public Hearing for March 4, 2003.
9. Approved motion to hire Appraiser Aide.
10. Approved motion of Performance Review and Salary Increase for Ben Weeks.
11. Approved motion authorizing Request to Apply for Specialized Services Grant with SMART.
12. Approved motion to adjourn at 8:20 p.m.
Published 2/12/03 Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

At a Regular meeting of the Township Board held on February 4, 2003 the Board authorized a Second Reading and Adoption of a Rezoning Request from R1R to R-1C, NE. corner Eston Road & Olde Oaks, 4.48 acres, 08-12-200-010 as follows:
The motion to approve this amendment was offered by Travis, supported by Rosso, the vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Travis, Wagner, Wenger. Nays: Stuart. Absent: None. The motion carried.
The ordinance amendment is effective immediately upon publication.

SASHABAW ROAD IMPROVEMENT AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Date: March 4, 2003
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE has tentatively declared its intent to proceed with making improvements to Sashabaw Road, including the widening of Sashabaw Road from a two-lane road to a four-lane boulevard between 1-75 and Maybee Road. The Township has decided to establish a special assessment district to defray a portion of the costs of such improvements by special assessment against the benefited properties. The improvements are intended to provide special benefits to the properties identified on the attachment to this Notice, which properties together tentatively constitute the “special assessment district.” The cost estimate and plans describing the improvements are on file and available for public inspection at the Township Clerk’s Office, which is located at 90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, Michigan.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the above time, date and location, the Township Board of Trustees shall meet for the purpose of hearing statements and objections by any interested person with respect to the proposed improvements and the proposed special assessment district.
Appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the matters to be considered at the hearing to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest, or shall be permitted to file his or her appearance or protest by letter at or before the hearing and his or her personal appearance in such case shall not be required.
JOAN MCCRARY, CLERK
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
DATED, 2/4/03
PUBLISHED- 2/12/03 & 2/19/03
MAILED – 2/7/03
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
(Properties to be included within the District)
J -08-27-100-021 J -08-21-100-024 J-08-27-201-023
J -08-27-251-004
J -08-27-100-025 J -08-27-100-026 J-08-27-251-008
J -08-27-252-001
J -08-27-100-027 J -08-27-100-028 J -08-27-252-002
J -08-27-252-005
J -08-27-100-030 J -08-27-100-031 J -08-27-300-010
J -00-27-300-015
J -08-27-100-038 J -08-27-100-044 J -08-27-300-016
J -08-27-300-020
J -08-27-100-045 J -08-27-201-005 J -08-27-300-021
J -09-27-300-022
J -08-27-201-013 J -08-27-201-014 J -08-27-300-023
J -08-27-300-027
J -08-27-201-016 J -08-27-201-017 J -06-21-400-001
J -08-27-400-004
J -08-27-201-018 J -08-27-201-020 J -08-27-400-020
J -08-27-400-024
J -08-27-201-021 J -08-27-201-022 J -08-27-400-028

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
BELOW GRADE OAKHURST PACKAGE BOOSTER STATION
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN
Sealed proposals for the construction of the below grade Oakhurst Package Booster Station will be received by the DPW Supervisor, Linda Richardson, at the Township DPW office, 6050 Flemings Lake Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48347, until 1:00 p.m., Local Time on Wednesday, February 26, 2003, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read.
Bidders shall review and comply with the Instructions to Bidders, which are incorporated by reference, and carefully review all Contract Documents, as defined in the Instructions to Bidders. Bids submitted after the exact time specified for, receipt will not be considered.
The Contracts will consist of the following principal items of work and appurtenances as specified herein and shown on the Contract Drawings.
Description of Work
The booster system shall include all the necessary piping, pumps, motors, valves, valve operators, electrical and instrumentation controls, and all other necessary appurtenances installed on a fabricated steel vault and field located as shown on the plans and as specified herein. The water booster station shall be complete when delivered and will not require additional contractor modification except as required to install and level the unit within the excavation, interconnect electrical power service, and make piping connections to other field installed piping as shown on the Drawings or as specified herein.
Document Deposit
Copies of Plans and Specifications and Proposal Forms may be secured on or after Wednesday, February 19, 2003 at the offices of Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc., Consulting Engineers, 555 Hulet Drive, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302-0360.
A non-refundable payment of twenty ($20.00) Dollars, CHECK ONLY, payable to “Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc.” will be required for each set of Drawings and Specifications. Drawings and Specifications can be shipped by U.P.S. ground for a shipping and handling charge of Ten ($10.00) Dollars, CHECK ONLY, nonrefundable, to Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc.
Proposal Guarantee
Proposals submitted by Contractors who have been debarred, suspended, or made ineligible by any Federal Agency will be rejected.
Each bidder agrees to waive any claim it has or may have against the Owner, the Architect/Engineer, and their respective employees, arising out of or in connection with the administration, evaluation, or recommendation of any bid.
Each bid proposal shall be submitted on the proposal forms provided and shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond, executed by the bidder and Surety Company, payable to the Charter Township of Independence in the amount of five Percent (5%) of the accompanying bid. Proposal Guarantee shall provide assurance that the bidder will, upon acceptance of the bid, execute the necessary Contract with the Township of Independence. No bid may be withdrawn after scheduled closing time for receiving bids for at least sixty (60) days.
Award of Contract
The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Performance, Labor and Material, and Maintenance and Guarantee Bonds.
The Township of Independence reserves the right to reject all bids and to waive irregularities in bidding.
No Proposal will be received unless made on blanks furnished and delivered to the DPW Supervisor on or before 1:00 p.m., Local time, Wednesday, February 26, 2003.
Charter Township of Independence
Published in the Clarkston News, on Wednesday, February 19, 2003.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, March 5, 2003 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #03-0009 Richard Wood, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK
VARIANCE OF 11′ TO CONSTRUCT ATTACHED
GARAGE AND COVERED PORCH
Griggs Dr., Lot 63, R-1A
Goodrich Farm Sub
08-26-351-013
Case #03-0010 Victor Kubani, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SECOND FRONT YARD
SETBACK VARIANCE Or 25′, PLACEMENT IN FRONT
YARD, AND SIZE VARIANCE OF 95 SQ FT TO
CONSTRUCT 2nd GARAGE (DETACHED)
Allen Rd., Lot 3, R-1R
Bessie Forman Estates
08-06-476-006
Case #03-0011 Nick Lucaj, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE
SPLITTING OF PROPERTY, SETBACKS FOR CURRENT
STRUCTURES, SIZE, AND USE TO BE CONSIDERED
(ALL 3 PARCELS WIDTH AT SETBACK LINE AND
PARCEL A WIDTH TO DEPTH)
Ortonville Rd., Lots 4 & 5, R-1R
Supervisor’s Plat No. 10
08-05-300-042 and 043
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

OFFICIAL NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at 9:00 am.
The Board of Review will meet at the Township Fire Station # 1 Training Room, 6500 Citation Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear year 2003 assessment appeals of value, classification and poverty on March 10, and 12, 2003 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and on March 11, 2003 from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
The year 2003 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
If you wish to appeal your assessment, it is required that you have an appointment with the Board of Review. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office at (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. If none of the posted hours are convenient for you please call the Assessor’s Office for an alternative date and time. Please use your parcel identification number when referring to your property so that your records can be quickly accessed.
Please note that taxes are levied against the TAXABLE VALUE.
Sincerely,
David J. Kramer, ASA, CMAE3, Assessor

SASHABAW ROAD IMPROVEMENT AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Date: March 4, 2003
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE has tentatively declared its intent to proceed with making improvements to Sashabaw Road, including the widening of Sashabaw Road from a two-lane road to a four-lane boulevard between I-75 and Maybee Road. The Township has decided to establish a special assessment district to defray a portion of the costs of such improvements by special assessment against the benefited properties. The improvements are intended to provide special benefits to the properties identified on the attachment to this Notice, which properties together tentatively constitute the “special assessment district.” The cost estimate and plans describing the improvements are on file and available for public inspection at the Township Clerk’s Office, which is located at 90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, Michigan.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the above time, date and location, the Township Board of Trustees shall meet for the purpose of hearing statements and objections by any interested person with respect to the proposed improvements and the proposed special assessment district.
Appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the matters to be considered at the hearing to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest, or shall be permitted to file his or her appearance or protest by letter at or before the hearing and his or her personal appearance in such case shall not be required. If the record owners of land constituting more than 20% of the frontage upon the road in the proposed special assessment district file written objections to the improvements with the Township Board at or before this hearing then the improvements shall not be made without petition of the record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total frontage in the proposed special assessment district.
JOAN MCCRARY, CLERK
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
DATED: 2/20/03
PUBLISHED: 2/26/03
MAILED: 2/21/03
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
(Properties to be included within the District)
08-27-100-017
08-27-100-021 08-27-300-010 09-27-326-034
08-27-100-024 08-27-300-015 08-27-326-035
08-27-100-025 08-27-300-016 08-27-326-036
08-27-100-026 08-27-300-020 08-27-326-037
08-27-100-027 08-27-300-021 08-27-326-038
08-27-100-028 08-27-300-022 08-27-326-039
08-27-100-030 08-27-300-023 08-27-326-040
08-27-100-031 08-27-300-027 08-27-326-041
08-27-100-038 08-27-326-001 08-27-326-042
08-27-100-044 08-27-326-002 09-27-326-043
08-27-100-045 08-27-326-003 08-27-326-044
08-27-201-003 08-27-326-004 08-27-326-045
08-27-201-004 08-27-326-005 08-27-326-046
08-27-201-005 08-27-326-006 08-27-326-047
08-27-201-007 08-27-326-007 08-27-326-048
08-27-201-008 08-27-326-008 08-27-326-049
08-27-201-009 08-27-326-009 08-27-400-001
08-27-201-013 08-27-326-010 08-27-400-004
09-27-201-014 08-27-326-011 08-27-400-020
08-27-201-016 08-27-326-012 08-27-400-024
08-27-201-017 08-27-326-013 08-27-400-028
08-27-201-018 08-27-326-014
08-27-201-020 08-27-326-015
08-27-201-021 08-27-326-016
09-27-201-022 08-27-326-017
08-27-201-023 08-27-326-018
08-27-201-024 08-27-326-019
08-27-201-025 08-27-326-020
08-27-251-003 08-27-326-021
08-27-251-004 08-27-326-022
08-27-251-005 08-27-326-023
08-27-251-008 08-27-326-024
08-27-251-009 08-27-326-025
08-27-252-001 08-27-326-026
08-27-252-002 08-27-326-027
08-27-252-003 08-27-326-028
08-27-252-004 09-27-326-029
08-27-252-005 08-27-326-030
08-27-276-002 08-27-326-031
08-27-276-003 08-27-326-032
08-27-276-004 08-27-326-033

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER, TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the February 18, 2003 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger.
Absent. Rosso.
There is a quorum.
1. Approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 4, 2003 as submitted.
2. Approved the payment of the revised list of distributions in the amount of $46,854.97.
3. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $446,884.07.
4. Approval of agenda as amended.
5. Approved motion of Consumer’s Energy Right-of-Way Permit with determinations and conditions.
6. Approved motion for One-Day Liquor License at Everest Academy.
7. Approved motion of MERS Officer/Delegate Appointments.
8. Approved motion of Resolution in Recognition of Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce Fifteenth Year Anniversary.
9. Approved motion of Resolution – Compliance of Computerized Tax Roll.
10. Approved motion of Reclassification in Building Department.
11. Approved motion authorizing purchase of Library Security System.
12. Approved motion of Resolution of Support for Safety Path/Streetscape on Sashabaw Road.
13. Approved motion to adjourn at 9:40 p.m.
Published 2/26/03 Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: March 4, 2003
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Opening Statements and Correspondence
Minutes of Previous Meeting
Approval of Purchase Orders
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Approval of Agenda
Public Forum
Public Hearing – Sashabaw Road Improvement and Special Assessment District
Unfinished Business
1. Consideration of Changes in Investment Policy
New Business
1. Sashabaw Road Improvement and S.A.D.
2. Bid Award Oakhurst Booster Station Facility
3. First Reading of a Rezoning Request Approval for Amendment of Oakhurst P.R.D. Phase X – Middlesboro, parcel 08-24-200-003, northeast corner of Clintonville Road and Waldon Roads.
4. Community Garden 52nd District Court – Oakland Food Bank
5. Sensitive Material Policy
6. Discussion: Planned Rezoning Overlay
7. Fire Records Management Agreement
8. Fire Department Promotions
9. Permission to Post Clerical Position – D.P. W.
10. Permission to Purchase 4×4 Truck – D. P. W.
11. Appointment to Board of Review
12. Discussion – 2003 Non-Union Benefits
13.Resolution in Support of M-15 Improvements
14.Resolution – Huron River Watershed Council
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, March 13th, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following-,
FILE #2003-002
Mark Karavite, Oakland Shores Development, Petitioner
REQUEST SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
For Cluster Lot Development
Section 5.24, Zoning Ordinance 83
Parcel Identification Number: 08-34-476-001
3.16 Acres, R-1A Zone
Common Description: Meyers Road, east off Sashabaw
Outlot A of Kleinsteuber Subdivision
Of Outlot A, Lake Oakland Hills
Intended Use: NORTH BAY SHORES
Single Family Residential
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board, of Appeals will meet Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #03-0012 Richard Esckelson Jr., Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK
VARIANCE OF 10′ AND 2ND FRONT YARD
SETBACK VARIANCE OF 27′ TO CONSTRUCT FRONT
DECK ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Mohawk Blvd. & Eston Ave., Lots 23-25, R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club Sub
08-12-330-049
Case #03-0013 Gordon Lang, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE
SPLITTING OF PROPERTY PLUS SETBACK AND SIZE
FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (PARCEL B WIDTH
AT SETBACK LINE AND WIDTH TO DEPTH)
Clarkston Rd. R-1A
08-21-251-023
Case #03-0014 Van Hunt and Mary Dilworth, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST FRONT YARD SETBACK
VARIANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 7′ TO CONSTRUCT
NEW HOME (EXISTING HOME TO BE
DEMOLISHED, FOUNDATION/FOOTINGS TO
REMAIN)
Church Ave. and Eastlawn Ave., Lots 25-27, R-1A
Clarkston Park Sub
08-20-482-001 & 002
Case #03-0015 Scott Quality Homes, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK
VARIANCE OF 1 FOOT 5 INCHES TO CONSTRUCT
NEW HOME (ALREADY CONSTRUCTED)
Barrington Lane and Cranberry Lake Rd., Lot 3, R-1A
Brookstone
08-17-179-003
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, March 13th, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following-,
FILE #2003-002
Mark Karavite, Oakland Shores Development, Petitioner
REQUEST SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
For Cluster Lot Development
Section 5.24, Zoning Ordinance 83
Parcel Identification Number: 08-34-476-001
3.16 Acres, R-1A Zone
Common Description: Meyers Road, east off Sashabaw
Outlot A of Kleinsteuber Subdivision
Of Outlot A, Lake Oakland Hills
Intended Use: NORTH BAY SHORES
Single Family Residential
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on;
Thursday, March 27th, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the following;
FILE PC #2003-004
Bernard Fekete, Victor International Corp, Petitioner
REZONING REQUEST
FROM: R-1B (Suburban Residential)
TO: PUD (Planned Unit Development)
29.83 Acres
also
AMEND Parks of Stonewood PUD
Final Site Plan and include Additional Property
Amendment to include: Additional 29.83 Acres for
Attached Single Family Residential Development
Common Description: Clement Road, West of White Lake Road
Parcel Number: 08-31-151-001 & 00-31-126-004
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to hear the following petition;
FILE PC#2003-007
James Powers, Petitioner
REZONING REQUEST
FROM: R-1R (Rural Residential)
TO: R-1B (Suburban Residential)
Parcel Identification Number: 08-15-352-008
Common Description: 5835 Clarkston Read
Lot 6, Supervisor’s Plat #5
3.9 Acres
Intended Use: Residential
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board, of Appeals will meet Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #03-0012 Richard Esckelson Jr., Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK
VARIANCE OF 10′ AND 2ND FRONT YARD
SETBACK VARIANCE OF 27′ TO CONSTRUCT FRONT
DECK ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Mohawk Blvd. & Eston Ave., Lots 23-25, R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club Sub
08-12-330-049
Case #03-0013 Gordon Lang, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE
SPLITTING OF PROPERTY PLUS SETBACK AND SIZE
FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (PARCEL B WIDTH
AT SETBACK LINE AND WIDTH TO DEPTH)
Clarkston Rd. R-1A
08-21-251-023
Case #03-0014 Van Hunt and Mary Dilworth, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST FRONT YARD SETBACK
VARIANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 7′ TO CONSTRUCT
NEW HOME (EXISTING HOME TO BE
DEMOLISHED, FOUNDATION/FOOTINGS TO
REMAIN)
Church Ave. and Eastlawn Ave., Lots 25-27, R-1A
Clarkston Park Sub
08-20-482-001 & 002
Case #03-0015 Scott Quality Homes, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK
VARIANCE OF 1 FOOT 5 INCHES TO CONSTRUCT
NEW HOME (ALREADY CONSTRUCTED)
Barrington Lane and Cranberry Lake Rd., Lot 3, R-1A
Brookstone
08-17-179-003
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: March 18, 2003
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Opening Statements and Correspondence
Minutes of Previous Meeting
Approval of Purchase Orders
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Approval of Agenda
Public Forum
Unfinished Business
1. Resolution -Sashabaw Road Improvements and S.A.D.
2. Discussion: Sensitive Material Policy
3. Fire Records Management Agreement
4. Splash Playground Concept
5. Consideration of Investment Policy Revision
New Business
1. First Reading of a Rezoning Request Approval for Amendment of Oakhurst P.R.D. Phase X – Middlesboro,- parcel 08-24-200-003, northeast corner of Clintonville Road and Waldon Roads.
2. Goose Roundup – Van Norman Lake
3. Goose Roundup – Deer Lake
4. Request to Lease Copiers – Parks and Recreation
5. Non-Union Benefits
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Charter Township of Independence will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed Final Project Plan for Water System Improvements for the purpose of receiving comments from interested persons. The hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m., April 15, 2003 at the following location:
Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, Michigan 48346
The purpose of the proposed project is to upgrade the local municipal water system to meet new arsenic standards, provide iron removal and sequestering, and implement disinfection. The project would also increase overall system reliability and capacity.
Project construction will involve installation of new well sites, pressure booster stations, elevated storage, new transmission water mains, iron and arsenic removal treatment facilities, and iron sequestration and disinfection at existing facilities.
Copies of the plan, detailing the proposed project, will be available for public inspection on and after April 1, 2003 at the following locations:
Independence Township Hall –
Clerk’s Office
90 North Main Street
Clarkston, MI 48346
Department of Public Works
6050 Flemings Lake Road
Clarkston, MI 48346
Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc.
555 Hulet Drive
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
Written comments will be accepted up to and including seven (7) days after the date of the Public Hearing and should be sent to:
Charter Township of Independence
Clerk’s Office
90 North Main Street
P.O. Box 69
Clarkston, Michigan 48346

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the March 4, 2003 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger.
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 18, 2003 as submitted.
2. Approved the payment of the revised list of distributions in the amount of $48,230.79.
3. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $394,024.84.
4- Approval of agenda as amended.
5. Approved motion to table Sashabaw Road Improvement and S.A.D.
6. Approved motion to table Sensitive Materials Policy and Fire Records Management Agreement to next scheduled Board meeting.
7. Approved motion of bid award – Oakhurst Booster Station Facility.
8. Approved motion to endorse concept of a community garden at McCord Farm.
9. Approved motion to support Planned Rezoning Overlay in concept with reference to Planning Commission review.
10. Approved motion to promote Tom McDonald to Captain effective March 10, 7,2003.
11. Approved motion authorizing purchase of truck for D.P.W.
12. Approved motion of appointments to Board of Review.
13. Approved motion to adopt Resolution in Support of M-15 Improvements.
14. Approved motion to adopt Resolution of Huron River Watershed Council.
15. Approved motion to adopt Resolution Declaring Athletes with Physical Disabilities Week.
16. Approved motion of appointments to Construction Board of Appeals.
17. Approved motion to table Splash Playground Concept until March 18 Board Meeting.
18. Approved motion to table Consideration of Changes in Investment Policy.
19. Approved motion to adjourn at 10:40 p.m.
Published 3/12/03 Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, April 2, 2003 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #003-0016 Richard Brozovich, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK
VARIANCE OF 12′ FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF
WAY AND REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 12′
TO CONSTRUCT NEW HOME
Perry Lake Rd., R-1A
08-20-278-035
Case #03-0017 Erich Luichinger, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK
VARIANCE OF 8′ AND REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE
OF, 2′ TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION TO ATTACHED
GARAGE
Muskoday Rd., and Shawnee Dr., Lots 1-4, R-1A
Thendara Park Country Club
08-12-163-009 & 014
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-9111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the March 18, 2003 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger.
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1 . Approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 4, 2003 as submitted.
2. Approved the payment of the revised list of distributions in the amount of $6,029.00.
3. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $424,458.10.
4, Approval of agenda as amended.
5. Approved motion of Spray Park concept in Clintonwood Park and permission for committee to proceed with fund raising.
6. Approved motion for consideration of Investment Policy revision.
7. Approved motion of First Reading of a Rezoning Request for Amendment of Oakhurst P.R.D. Phase X-Middlesboro, parcel. 08-24-200-003, northeast comer of Clintonville Road and Waldon.
8. Approved motion of Resolution for Goose Round-up – Van Norman Lake.
9. Approved motion of Resolution for Goose Round-up – Deer Lake.
10. Approved motion to lease copiers for Parks and Recreation.
11. Approved motion, authorizing Mike Turk to apply for grant – Deer Lake Boat Launch.
12. Approved motion to enter into Closed Session at 9:01 p.m.
13. Approved motion to reopen The Regular Meeting at 9:35 p.m.
14. Approved motion to proceed to condemnation DTE- Sasbabaw Road.
15. Approved motion to adjourn at 9:37 p.m.
Published 3/26/03 Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
At a Regular meeting of the Township Board held on March 18, 2003 the Board authorized a First Reading of a Rezoning Request for Amendment of Oakhurst P.R.D. Phase X – Middlesboro, parcel 08-24-200-003, northeast comer of Clintonville Road and Waldon Roads. Map is in the Clarkston News, 3-26-03 issue.

TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: April 01, 2003
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Second Reading and Adoption of a Rezoning Request Approval for Amendment of Oakhurst P.R.D. Phase X – Middlesboro, parcel 08-24-200-003, northeast corner of Clintonville Road and Waldon Road.
Unfinished Business
1. Fire Records Management
New Business
1. METRO Act
2. M.M.R.M.A. Risk Insurance Membership Renewal
3. Cross-Connection Control Program Contract Proposal
4. DPW Building Addition
5. Adjournment
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Charter Township of Independence will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed Final Project Plan for Water System Improvements for the purpose of receiving comments from interested persons. The hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m., April 15, 2003 at the following location:
Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, Michigan 48346
The purpose of the proposed project is to upgrade the local municipal water system to meet new arsenic standards, provide iron removal and sequestering, and implement disinfection. The project would also increase overall system reliability and capacity.
Project construction will involve installation of new well sites, pressure booster stations, elevated storage, new transmission water mains, iron and arsenic removal treatment facilities, and iron sequestration and disinfection at existing facilities.
Copies of the plan, detailing the proposed project, will be available for public inspection on and after April 1, 2003 at the following locations:
Independence Township Hall –
Clerk’s Office
90 North Main Street
Clarkston, MI 48346
Department of Public Works
6050 Flemings Lake Road
Clarkston, MI 48346
Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc.
555 Hulet Drive
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
Written comments will be accepted up to and including seven (7) days after the date of the Public Hearing and should be sent to:
Charter Township of Independence
Clerk’s Office
90 North Main Street
P.O. Box 69
Clarkston, Michigan 48346

PUBLIC NOTICE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
6050 Flemings Lake Road
2003 SPRING CLEAN-UP &
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
COLLECTION DAY
Spring Clean Up Days are May 10 and May 17, 2003.
Hazardous Waste Collection Day is May 17, 2003 only.
For residents of Independence Township
and the City of Clarkston only.
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Call DPW at 248-625-8222 for fees
and further details.
Joan E. McCrary, Clerk

Zoning BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #03-0018 Donald and Leah Mattise, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST FRONT YARD SETBACK
VARIANCE OF 16′ TO CONSTRUCT DECK
(REPLACEMENT) ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF
RECORD
Lakeview Blvd., and Clarkston Rd., Lots 35-37, R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club Sub No. 2
08-13-151-044
Case #03-0019 Michael Hooper, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE BETWEEN
STRUCTURES OF 4′ TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION
Cecelia Ann Ave., Lot 60, R-1A
Sunshine Acres
08-35-176-010
Case 403-0020 Anthony Contor, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK
VARIANCE OF 28′ FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF
WAY TO CONSTRUCT ATTACHED GARAGE AND
2110 STORY ADDITION
Whipple Lake Rd., Part of Lots 46-48, R-1A
Supervisors Plat No. 2
08-02-452-022
Case #03-0021 A.A.C. Pine Knob Enclaves, L.L.C., Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO ALLOW OFF
PREMISE TEMPORARY SIGN (2nd SIGN ON
PROPERTY)
Waldon Rd., Sashabaw, and 1-75, REC Zoning
08-22-400-008
Case #03-0022 Valley Turf Inc., Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO ALLOW
MOBILE DESIGN OFFICE (TEMPORARY MOBILE
OFFICE TO BE ON SITE PERIODICALLY, SEVERAL
MONTHS AT A TIME, FOR TWO TO THREE YEARS)
Dixie Highway, C-3
Michigan Equipment Rental and Sales Inc.
08-32-226-016
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, April 24th, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6493 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE #2002-013
Tom Althoff, Vision Development, Petitioner
REQUEST REZONING
From: 09-2 (Office service Two)
To: PUD (Planned Unit Development)
Proposed Sashabaw Car Wash
Parcel Identification Number: 09-27-201-022
1.35 Acres, (Old Larson Building)
Common Description: East Side of Sashabaw Road, South of Waldon
Intended Use: Drive Through Car Wash
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on;
Thursday, April 24th 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE #2002-013
Tom Althoff, Vision Development, Petitioner
REQUEST REZONING
From: 09-2 (Office Service Two)
To: PUD (Planned Unit Development)
Proposed Sashabaw Car Wash
Parcel Identification Number: 08-27-201-022
1.35 Acres, (Old Larson Building)
Common Description: East Side of Sashabaw Road, South of Waldon
Intended use: Drive Through Car Wash
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, May 7, 2003 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #03-0023 Paul Bachor, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT
DECK SETBACKS TO BE CONSIDERED, PLUS
VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION (2 STORY)
ON NON CONFORMING LOT
OF RECORD
Lakeview Blvd,, Lots 1, 2 and Pt. of 3, R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club Sub
08-12-376-013 and 061
Case #03-0024 Joseph Singles, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK
VARIANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 10′ AND SIDE YARD
SETBACK VARIANCE OF 2′ TO CONSTRUCT
ADDITION AND ATTACHED GARAGE ON NON
CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Monterey Ave, Lots 19-21, R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club Sub
08-12-453-032
Case #03-0025 Stefan Zbarcha, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SETBACK
VARIANCE OF 19′ AND SIZE VARIANCE OF 13 SQ
FT TO CONSTRUCT A 2nd GARAGE (DETACHED)
Rama Ct., Lot 16, R-1R
Oakhill Meadows No. 2
08-05-200-050
Case #03-0026 Matthew Bechtold, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 250 SQ
FT TO CONSTRUCT A DETACHED GARAGE
SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH CONVERTING EXISTING
GARAGE INTO LIVING SPACE
Georgetown Ct., Lot 123, R-1A
Waterford Hill Manor No. 1
08-32-403-014
Case #03-0027 Scott Bailey, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 432 SQ
FT TO CONSTRUCT 2ND GARAGE (DETACHED)
Deerview Ct., Lot 12, R-1R
Independence Groves
08-07-401-003
Case #03-0028 Harrell Builders, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 700 SQ
FT TO CONSTRUCT GARAGE ADDITION
Edgewood Dr., Lots 1-4 and Pt of 5, R-1A
Merrie Oakes Gardens
08-35-379-012
Case #03-0029 Greg Parsons, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 1006 SQ
FT, HEIGHT VARIANCE OF 1 FOOT, PLUS VARIANCE
TO CONSTRUCT 2nd GARAGE (DETACHED) IN
FRONT YARD ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF
RECORD
Waldon Rd., Acreage, R-1R
08-23-300-003
Case #03-0030 Vic Habersmith, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO ALLOW OFF
PREMISE TEMPORARY SIGN
Sashabaw Rd., Waldon Rd., and I-75, C-1
08-22-400-005
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the April 15, 2003 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger.
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1 . Approved the Agenda as submitted.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as presented.
3. Approved Resolution for Fire Records Management Agreement.
4. Approved Variance at Waterford Hill Raceway – W. Bloomfield Police.
5. Approved Resolution for Project Plan for Water System Improvements.
6. Approved motion to enter into contract with M.M.R.M.A.
7. Approved motion of First Reading of an Amendment to the Uniform Traffic Code 2002.
8. Approved motion of First Reading to Adopt the State Vehicle Code.
9. Approved motion to enter into contract with Road Commission of Oakland County for road chloriding – 2003.
10. Approved motion authorizing the Township to contribute funding for chloriding of private roads.
11. Approved motion to adjourn at 9:20 p.m.
Published 4/23/03 Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

SUMMARY OF AMENDMENT TO GENERAL RIGHTS-OF-WAY MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE
Public Notice is hereby given that, at its April 15, 2003 Regular Meeting, the Charter Township Board of Trustees adopted an Ordinance to amend the Charter Township of Independence Code, Chapter 17.5, Streets, Sidewalks, and Other Public Places, to amend Article III, Sections 17.5-41,17.5-42, 17.5-52,17.5-54,17.5-55, 17.5-71, and 17.5-72, which is summarized below, so as to bring said Article of the Code into compliance with the Metropolitan Extension Telecommunications Rights-of-Way Oversight Act (Act No. 48 of the Public Acts of 2002, the “Act”) and other applicable law, and to ensure that the Township qualifies for distributions under the Act.
A full copy of this Ordinance is on file in the Township Clerk’s Office for public review and inspection.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
Section 1.
Chapter 17.5, Streets, Sidewalks, and Other Public Places, is hereby amended to amend Article III, General Rights-of-Way Management, Sections 17.5-41, 17,5-42, 17.5-52, 17.5-54, 17.5-55, 17.5-71, and 17,5-72, as follows:
Section 17.5-41 Short Title.
Section 17.5-42 Purpose/Legislative Findings.
Section 17.5-52 Permit Application Process.
Section 17.5-54 Disruption Permit Term And Extension.
Section 17.5-55 Permit Terms and Conditions.
Section 17.5-71 Use Permit Required.
Section 17.5-72 Exemption.
Section 2. Repealer.
Section 3. Severability.
Section 4. Enactment.
JOAN E. MCCRARY, Township Clerk
Charter Township of Independence

SUMMARY OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS RIGHTS-OF-WAY OVERSIGHT ORDINANCE
Public Notice is hereby given that, at its April 15, 2003 Regular Meeting, the Charter Township Board of Trustees adopted an Ordinance to amend the Charter Township of Independence Code, Chapter 17.5, Streets, Sidewalks, and Other Public Places, to add a new Article IV, Telecommunications Rights-of-Way Oversight, which is summarized below. The purposes of this ordinance are to regulate access to and ongoing use of public rights-of-way by telecommunications providers for their telecommunications facilities while, protecting The public health, safety, and welfare and exercising reasonable control of the, public rights-of-way in compliance with, the Metropolitan Extension Telecommunications Rights-of-Way Oversight Act (Act No. 48 of The Public Acts of 2002) (“Act”) and other applicable law, and, to ensure that the Township qualifies for distributions under the Act by modifying the fees charged to providers and complying with the Act.
A full copy of this Ordinance is on file in the Township Clerk’s Office for public review and inspection.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
Section 1.
Chapter 17.5, Streets, Sidewalks, and Other Public Places, is hereby amended to add a new Article IV, Telecommunications Rights-of-Way Oversight, inclusive of Sections 17.5-101 through 17.5-119, as follows:
Section 17.5-101 Purpose.
Section 17.5-102 Conflict.
Section 17.5-103 Definitions.
Section 17.5-104 Permit Required.
Section 17.5-105 Issuance of Permit.
Section 17.5-106 Construction/Engineering Permit.
Section 17.5-107 Conduit or Utility Poles.
Section 17.5-108 Route Maps.
Section 17.5-109 Repair of Damage.
Section 17.5-110 Establishment and Payment of Maintenance Fee.
Section 17.5-111 Modification of Existing Fees.
Section 17.5-112 Savings Clause Under the Act.
Section 17.5-113 Use of Funds.
Section 17.5-114 Annual Report.
Section 17.5-115 Cable Television Operators.
Section 17.5-116 Existing Rights.
Section 17.5-117 Compliance.
Section 17.5-118 Reservation of Police Powers.
Section 17.5-119 Violation.
Section 2 Repealer.
Section 3. Severability.
Section 4. Enactment.
JOAN E. MCCRARY, Township Clerk
Charter Township of Independence

At a regular meeting of the Township Board held on April 15, 2003 the Board authorized a First Reading of an Ordinance Amendment to the Uniform Traffic Code 2002 as follows:
UNIFORM TRAFFIC CODE 2002 EDITION ADOPTION ORDINANCE
An Ordinance to amend, Chapter 19, Article II, Division I, Section 19-16 to adopt by reference the October 2002 Edition of the Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages (UTC) for the purpose of regulating traffic and motor vehicles in the Charter Township of Independence.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
Chapter 19, Article II of the Ordinance Code is amended by amending the Title of Division I, and the Heading that precedes it to read as follows;
ARTICLE II. TRAFFIC CODE
DIVISION I. UNIFORM TRAFFIC CODE
Section 2 of Ordinance
This Ordinance is adopted for the purpose and intent to adopt by reference the October 2002 Edition of the Uniform Traffic Code, for Cities. Townships, and Villages (UTC) promulgated by the director of the Michigan Department of State Police pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328 and made effective October 30, 2002, and all future amendments and revisions to the Uniform Traffic Code when they are promulgated and effective in this state, for the regulation of traffic and motor vehicles in the Charter Township of Independence . The further purpose and intent of this Ordinance is to rescind the previous version of the Uniform Traffic Code, Section 19-16 of the Ordinance code shall be amended to read as follows:
See. 19-16. Adoption.
The Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages is in full force and effect as promulgated by the Director of the Michigan Department of State Police pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328 and made effective October 30, 2002, and all future amendments and revisions of the Uniform Traffic Code when they are promulgated and effective in this state, are incorporated by reference.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Chapter 19 of the Ordinance Code is further amended hereby by adding Sections 19-16.1 through 19-16.3 as follows:
See. 19-16.1. References.
References to “municipality” or “governmental unit” in the Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages shall mean the Charter Township of Independence.
Sec. 19-16.2. Copies.
Printed complete copies of the October 2002 edition of the Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages shall be kept on file in the office of the Township Clerk and made available to the public at all times the office is open.
See, 19-16.3. Penalties.
The penalties provided in the Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages are adopted by reference.
Section 4 of Ordinance
If any provision of this Ordinance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions that can be given effect without the invalid provision, All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this Ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law when they were commenced.
Published: 4/23/03 Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

At a regular meeting of the Township Board held on April 15, 2003 the Board authorized a First Reading of the State Vehicle Code as follows:
STATE VEHICLE CODE ADOPTION ORDINANCE
An Ordinance to adopt by reference the Michigan Vehicle Code (MVC), MCL 257.1, et seq., as amended, now and in the future, for the purpose of regulating traffic and motor vehicles in the Charter Township of Independence.
TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 Ordinance
Chapter 19, Article II of the Ordinance Code is amended by adding Division II, Sections 19-16.4 through 19-16.8 for the purpose and intent to adopt by reference the Michigan Vehicle Code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.1, et seq., as amended now and in the future, to regulate traffic and motor vehicles in the Charter Township of Independence follows:
DIVISION II. MOTOR VEHICLE CODE
Sec. 19-16.4. Adoption.
The Michigan Vehicle Code, being Act 300 of the Public Acts of 1949, MCL 257.1 to MCL 257.923 as amended now and ‘in the future is hereby adopted by reference as an Ordinance of the Charter Township of Independence.
Sec. 19-16.5. References.
Where necessary to the enforcement of the Michigan Vehicle Code or the collection of fines, costs and penalties for violations as a Township Ordinance, references in the Michigan Vehicle Code to “local authorities”, “local authority” or “authority having jurisdiction” shall mean the Township of Independence Board; references to “municipality” shall mean the Township of Independence references to “municipal charter” shall mean the Charter of the Township of Independence; references to “local ordinances” shall mean the Code Of Ordinances of the Township of Independence and references to the “Township” shall mean the Township of Independence.
Sec. 19-16.6. Copies
Printed copies of the Michigan Vehicle Code shall be kept on file in the office of the Township Clerk and made available to the public at all times the office is open.
See. 19-16.7. Limitations
Violations of the Michigan Vehicle Code for which the maximum period of imprisonment is greater than 93 days shall not be enforced by the Township of Independence as an ordinance violation.
See. 19-16.8. Penalties
The penalties provided in the Michigan Vehicle Code are adopted by reference subject to the limitations stated in Section 5.
Section 2 of Ordinance
The Code of Ordinances of the Township of Independence shall remain in full force and effect, except that Section 19-18 of the Ordinance, which conflicts with the Michigan Vehicle Code, is repealed, with the Michigan Vehicle Code to be controlling.
Section 3 of Ordinance
If any provision of this Ordinance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions that can be given effect without the invalid provision, All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this Ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law when they were commenced.
Published: 4/23/03 Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: May 6, 2003
I. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum – Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Second Reading and Adoption of an Amendment to the Uniform Traffic Code 2002
e. Second Reading and Adoption to Adopt the State Vehicle Code
New Business
1. Bid Award – Installation of Oakhurst Booster Station
2. Request Extension of Final Approval – American House P.U.D., Sashabaw Rd. parcel 08-27-100-030 & 031.
3. Resolution Setting Public Hearing for Sashabaw Regional Drain S.A.D.
4. Post Board of Review Assessor’s Report
5. Six Month Review/Salary Adjustment – Assistant Assessor
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joan McCrary
Township Clerk

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
WALDON ROAD TREE PLANTING PROJECT
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
Sealed proposals for the construction of the Waldon Road Tree Planting Project will be received by the Township Clerk for the Township of Independence, 90 North Main Street, PO Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48346, until 2:00 p.m., local time on Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read.
Bidders shall review and comply with the Instructions to Bidders, which are incorporated by reference, and carefully review all Contract Documents, as defined in the Instructions to Bidders. Bids submitted after the exact time specified for, receipt will not be considered.
The Contracts will consist of the following principal items of work with approximate quantities as specified herein and shown on the Contract Drawings.
Acer rubrum (Red Maple) 1 ?” – 2″ cal. 2 ea.
Acer rubrum (Red Maple) 2″ – 2 ?” cal. 9 ea.
Acer rubrum (Red Maple) 2 1/2″ – 3″ cal. 4 ea.
Celtis occidentalis (Common Hackberry) 2″ – 2 1/2″ cal. 8 ea.
Celtis occidentalis (Common Hackberry) 2?” -3″ cal. 5 ea.
Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple) 1?” – 2″ cal, 12 ea.
Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple) 2″ – 2?” cal. 13 ea.
Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple) 2?”- 3″ cal. 2 ea.
Quercus bicolor (Swamp White Oak) 2?” – 3″ cal. 6 ea.
Quercus palustris (Pin Oak) 2?” – 3″ cal. 14 ea.
Quercus palustris (Pin Oak) 2?” – 3″ cal. 8 ea.
Quercus palustris (Pin Oak) 3″- 3?” cal. 5 ea.
Quercus rubrum (Red Oak) 1?” – 2″ cal. 12 ea.
Quercus rubrum (Red Oak) 2″ – 2?” cal. 13 ea.
Tilia americana (Basswood) 1?” – 2″ cal. 12 ea.
Tilia americana (Basswood) 2″ – 2?” cal. 13 ea.
Tilia americana (Basswood) 2?” – 3″ cal. 2 ea.
Amealanchier canadensis (Shadblow Serviceberry)
5? – 6′ ht. 12 ea.
Amelanchier canadensis (Shadblow Servicesberry)
6? – 7′ ht. 12 ea.
Carpinus caroliniana (American Hornbeam)
1″ – 1 ?” cal. 1 ea.
Carpinus caroliniana (American Hornbeam)
1?” – 1?” cal. 7 ea.
Carpinus caroliniana (American Hornbeam)
1?” – 2″ cal. 4 ea.
Cercis canadensis (Eastern Redbud) 5′ – 6′ ht. 10 ea.
Cercis canadensis (Eastern Redbud) 6′ – 7′ ht. 15 ea.
Corylus americana (American Hazelnut) 1? – 1?” cal. 6 ea.
Corylus americana (American Hazelnut) 1?” – 2″ cal. 6 ea.
Crataegus crus-galli inermis (Cockspur Hawthorn) 6′ – 7′ ht. 2 ea.
Crataegus crus-galli inermis (Coakspur Hawthorn) 7′ – 8′ ht. 13 ea.
1 year warranty
Alternate – 2 year warranty
*Note: Price includes installation, staking and mulching.
Copies of Plans and Specifications and Proposal Forms may be secured on or after 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2003 at the offices of the Township Clerk, Independence Township, 90 North Main Street; PO Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48346.
Proposals submitted by Contractors who have been debarred, suspended, or made ineligible by any Federal Agency will be rejected.
Each bidder agrees to waive any claim it has or may have against the Owner,, the Architect/Engineer, and their respective employees, arising out of or in connection with the administration, evaluation, or recommendation of any bid.
Each bid proposal shall be submitted on the proposal forms provided and shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond, executed by the bidder and Surety Company, payable to the Township in the amount of Five Percent (5%) of the accompanying bid. Proposal Guarantee shall provide assurance that the bidder will, upon acceptance of the bid, execute the necessary Contract with the Township. No bid may be withdrawn after scheduled closing time for receiving bids for at least ninety (90) days.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Performance, Labor and Material Payment Bonds, and insurance certificates.
The Owner reserves the tight to accept any bid, or reject any or all bids, to waive any or all informalities not involving price, time, or changes in the work, to negotiate contract terms with the successful bidder, and the right to disregard all non-conforming non-responsive, unbalanced, or conditional bids. Also, the Owner reserves the right to reject the bid of any bidder if the Owner believes it would not be in the best interest of the project to make an award to that bidder, whether because the bid is not responsive or the bidder is unqualified, of doubtful financial ability, or fails to meet any other pertinent standard or criteria established by the Owner.
No Proposal will be received unless made on blanks furnished and delivered to the Township Clerk on or before 2:00 p.m., local time, Wednesday May 14, 2003.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Published in Tri-City Builders Exchange, May 3, 2003 and CAM, May 1 thru May 13, 2003.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joan McCrary
Township Clerk

CHARTER TOWNSHIP Of INDEPENDENCE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, May 21, 2003 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #03 -0031 Champion Window Company, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK
VARIANCE OF 9′ TO CONSTRUCT SUNROOM PLUS
SIDE YARD VARIANCE OF 2′ TO CONSTRUCT DECK
Onandaga Rd., Lots 40,41, and Pt of 42, R-1A
Thendara Park Country Club
08-12-353-031
Case #03-0032 Nick Lucaj, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE
SPLITTING OF PROPERTY, SETBACKS FOR
CURRENT STRUCTURES, SIZE, AND USE TO BE
CONSIDERED (ALL 3 PARCELS WIDTH AT SETBACK
LINE AND PARCEL A WIDTH TO DEPTH)
Ortonville Rd., Lots 4 & 5, R-1R
Supervisor’s Plat No. 10
08-05-300-042 and 043.
Case #03-0033 Theresa Petherbridge, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR OUTDOORS
SALES OF LAWN FURNITURE FROM MAY THRU
SEPTEMBER PLUS SIGNAGE
Dixie Highway, Lots 77, 78, and 79, C-3
Townsends Sub, (Waterford Hill Florist and Green
House)
08-33-302-010 & 011
Case #03-0034 Clarkston Community Church, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO ALLOW
CONSTRUCTION TRAILER (ALREADY ON SITE-)
Clarkston Rd., R-IA
Clarkston Community Church
08-21-181-004
Case #03-0035 Arremony Properties, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR GROUND
SIGN, PLACEMENT TO BE CONSIDERED (REPLACE-
MENT SIGN)
Dixie Highway, C-3
6559 thru 6573 Dixie Highway
08-32-276-004
Case #03-0036 David Onifer, Representative for
Robertson Independence L.L.C.,Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO ALLOW
CONSTRUCTION OFFICE TRAILER (MOVE AND RELOCATE)
Baypointe Blvd., PUD
Links of Independence, Part of Liberty PUD
08-27-300-027
Case #03-0037 Robertson Independence L.L.C., Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR SIGNAGE
VERTICAL TWO SIDED SIGN (SIZE AND PLACEMENT
TO BE CONSIDERED) PLUS BANDIT SIGNS AND
MODEL/OPEN FLAGS TO BE CONSIDERED
Sasbabaw Rd., PUD
Links of Independence, Part of Liberty PUD
Commons Area
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, June 12th, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the following:
FILE PC #2003-004
Bernard Fekete, Victor International Corp, Petitioner
REZONING REQUEST
FROM: R-1R (Suburban Residential)
TO: PUD (Planned Unit Development)
29.83 Acres
also
AMEND Parks of Stonewood PUD
Final Site Plan and include Additional Property
Amendment to Include: Additional 29.83 Acres for Attached Single Family Residential Development
Common Description: Clement Road, West of White Lake Road
Parcel Number: 08-31-151-001 & 08-31-126-004
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, June 12th, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to hear the following petition;
FILE PC#2003-007
Mike Clark, Petitioner
REZONING REQUEST
FROM: R-1R (Rural Residential)
TO: R-2 (Multiple Family Residential)
Parcel Identification Number: 08-36-300-020, 021, 025 & 026
Common Description: Mann Road, East of Clintonville Road 20 Acres
Intended Use: Residential
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence is accepting bids for the sale of:
Item Minimum Bid
1991 Chevy Pickup Extended Cab $500.00
1990 Astro Van $500.00
Sealed bids will opened at the Clerks Office located in the Town Hall, 90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2003.
Bids will be awarded at the regular Township Board Meeting held at 7:30 p.m. on July 1, 2003.
The vehicles May be inspected at the Department of Public Works, located at 6050 Flemings Lake Road, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Vehicles will be sold As is” with no guarantees. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
Joan E. McCrary, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence

STATE OF Michigan
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ANDERSONVILLE SEWER IMPROVEMENT AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Date: Juno 3, 2003
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI
Having received petitions from the record owners of more than 50% of the land within a proposed district, the Charter Township of Independence has tentatively declared its intent to proceed with the extension and construction of public sanitary sewer improvements to serve such properties along Andersonville Road and Lake Lane (the “improvements”). Based upon such petitions, the Township has tentatively decided to establish a special assessment district to defray a portion of the costs of such improvements by special assessment against the benefited properties. The improvements are intended to provide special benefits to the properties identified on the attachment to this Notice, which properties together tentatively constitute the “special assessment district.” The cost estimate and plans describing the improvements are on file and available for public inspection at the Township Clerk’s Office, which is located at 90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, Michigan.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the above time, date and location, the Township Board of Trustees shall meet for the purpose of hearing statements and objections by any interested person with respect to the proposed improvements and the proposed special assessment district.
Appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the matters to be considered at the hearing to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest, or shall be permitted to file his or her appearance or protest by letter at or before the hearing and his or her personal appearance in such case shall not be required.
JOAN MCCRARY, CLERK
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
DATED: May 22, 2003
PUBLISHED: May 28, 2003 & May 23, 2003
MAILED: May 22, 2003
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
(Properties to be included within the District)
PARCEL NOS.
08-31-451-001
08-31-451-002
08-31-451-007
08-31-451-008
08-31-451-011
08-31-452-003
08-31-452-004
08-31-452-005
08-31-452-006
08-31-452-007
08-31-452-008
08-31-476-003
08-31-476-004
08-31-476-005
08-31-476-006
08-31-476-009
08-31-476-010
08-31-479-004
08-31-479-005
08-31-479-008
08-31-479-011
08-31-479-017
08-31-479-018
08-31-479-019
08-31-470-020

TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: June 03, 2003
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum – Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board an an issue that is not an the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes – May 20, 2003
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Public Hearing- Special Assessment District
1. Sashabaw Road Regional Drainage Improvements
2. Andersonville Road Pressure Sewer
Old Business
1. Sashabaw Road Regional Drain S.A.D. – Resolution Approving the Improvement Project and District Boundaries
2. Andersonville Road Pressure Sewer S.A.D. – Resolution Determining the Necessity of the Project, Designating S.A.D. and Authorizing Township Supervisor to prepare Special Assessment Roll
New Business
1. Board Determination of Building Size – Regency Independence Center Sashabaw & Maybee Rds. 08-27-400-004 028 & pt of 100
2. Request Approval of 2nd & 3rd Stage Events (Outdoor Gatherings) DTE Energy Music Theatre
3. Approval for Landscape Proposal – Fire Station #3
4. Resolution to Approve Electronic Fund Transfers
5. Policy consideration of ACH (Automated Clearing House) and Electronic Transfer of Funds
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the May 20, 2003 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Wagner, Wenger, Travis
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Amended the Agenda. – Removed Old Business Item No. 5 Amendment of R.O.W. Disruption Permit for Consumers Energy – Dixie Hwy/White Lake Rd. Removed New Business Item No. 1-Purchase of New Stove for Senior Center, Item No. 2 – Fire Suppression System for Senior Center, Item No. 3 – Vehicle Purchase for Fire Department and Item No. 4 – Landscape Proposal for Fire Station #3
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as presented.
-Approval of Minutes Dated – May 01, 2003;
May 06, 2003; May 13, 2003 as amended
-Approval of Purchase Orders
-Approval of Accounts Payable, Check Run
3. Approved Resolution to Set Public Hearing – Andersonville Sewer District – Tentatively declaring intentio to make improvements, tentatively approving a S.A.D. and setting a Public Hearing
4. Approved Resolution of Sashabaw Regional Drain S.A.D. and Set Date for Public Hearing – June 03, 2003
5. Approved Motion to adjourn at 8:35 p.m.
Published 05/28/2003 Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
SASHABAW CORRIDOR DRAIN SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Date: June 3, 2003
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI
Having received petitions from the record owners of more than 50% of the land within a proposed district, the Charter Township of Independence has tentatively declared its intent to proceed with the installation of a publicly owned, operated and maintained system of drainage improvements, including pipes, detention and retention ponds, weirs, drainage ways and other drainage facilities, to serve the properties described on the attached exhibit (the “improvements”). Based upon such petitions, the Township has tentatively decided to establish a special assessment district to defray 0 portion of the costs of such improvements by special assessment against the benefited properties. The improvements are intended to provide special benefits to the properties identified on the attachment to this Notice, which properties together tentatively constitute the “special assessment district.” The cost estimate and plans describing the improvements are on file and available for public inspection at the Township Clerk’s Office, which is located at 90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, Michigan.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the above time, date and location, the Township Board of Trustees shall meet for the purpose of hearing statements and objections by any interested person with respect to the proposed improvements and the proposed special assessment district.
Apprearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the matters to be considered at the hearing to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest, or shall be permitted to file his or appearance or protest by letter at or before the hearing and his or her personal appearance in such case shall not be required.
JOAN MCCRARY, CLERK
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
DATED: May 22, 2003
PUBLISHED, May 28, 2003 & May 23, 2003
MAILED: May 22, 2003
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
(Properties to be included within the District)
08-22-351-009
08-22-351-010
08-22-351-011
08-22-351-016
08-22-351-017
08-22-351-018
08-22-351-021
08-22-351-022
08-22-351-023
08-22-351-056
08-22-351-057
09-22-351-058
08-27-100-017
08-27-100-024
08-27-100-025
08-27-100-026
08-27-100-027
08-27-100-028
08-27-100-030
08-27-100-031
08-27-100-034
08-27-100-038
08-27-100-044
08-27-100-045
08-27-100-050
08-27-126-001
08-27-126-002
08-27-126-003
08-27-128-001
08-27-300-007
08-27-300-025
08-27-300-026
08-27-326-001
08-27-326-002
08-27-326-003
08-27-326-005
08-27-326-006
08-27-326-007
08-27-326-008
08-27-326-009
08-27-326-010
08-27-326-011
08-27-326-012
08-27-326-013
08-27-326-014
08-27-326-015
08-27-326-016
08-27-326-017
08-27-326-018
08-27-326-019
08-27-326-020
08-27-326-021
08-27-326-022
08-27-326-023
08-27-326-024
08-27-326-025
08-27-326-026
08-27-326-027
08-27-326-028
08-27-326-029
08-27-326-030
08-27-326-031
08-27-326-032
08-27-326-033
08-27-326-034
08-27-326-035
08-27-326-036
08-27-326-037
08-27-326-038
08-27-326-039
08-27-326-040
08-27-326-041
08-27-326-042
08-27-326-043
08-27-326-044
08-27-326-045
08-27-326-046
08-27-326-047
08-27-326-048
08-27-326-049
08-28-400-005
08-28-400-007

NOTICE Or PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, June 12th, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to hear the following petition;
FILE PC#2003-017
Mike Clark, Petitioner
REZONING REQUEST
FROM: R-1R (Rural Residential)
TO: R-2 (Multiple Family Residential)
Parcel Identification Number: 08-36-300-020, 021, 025 & 026
Common Description: Mann Road, East of Clintonville Road 20 Acres
Intended Use: Residential
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or by phone at (248)625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on.
Thursday, June 26th, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the following:
FILE PC #2003-019
Robert E. Shell, Oakhill Corners LLC, Petitioner
REQUEST AMENDMENT OF FINAL SITE PLAN
FOR OAKHILL CORNERS PUD
TO INCLUDE A MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Amendment to Include: Preschool of 75 students, and Staff of 6 To occupy building #1 (which is currently vacant) and Add approx. 5100 sq ft of Play Area
Common Description: SW Corner Oakhill & M-15
Parcel Number: 08-05-101-056
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
June 12, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the following:
FILE #PC 2003-016
Nancy Murphy, Lallybroch LLC, Petitioner
REQUEST SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
For EQUESTRIAN TRAINING FACILITY
In accordance with Section 5.15
IN R-1R (Rural Residential) Zone
ARTICLE XI, SECTION 11.05
Special Land Use Request: Horse Training Facility and Single Family Residence
Parcel Identification Number: 08-08-152-003
Common Description: E side of Allen, S of Rattalee Lake Road 36+ Acres
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
June 26th, 2003, at 8:30 p.m.
at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 46346, to consider the following;
FILE PC#2003-020
Mr. Kevin Christianson, Victor International, Petitioner
REQUEST REZONING
FROM: MH (Heavy Industrial)
TO: PUD (Planned Unit Development)
Also
AMEND PARKS OF STONEWOOD FINAL SITE PLAN
TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL PROPERTY
Parcel Identification Number: Pt of 08-31-301-001
Intended Use: Residential
Common Description: 52 of 6 Acre Parcel,
off White Lake Road, S of Clement
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases
Case #03-0045 Wayne Maciejewski, Petitioner for Farmer Jack
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR OUTDOOR SALES FROM APRIL THRU AUGUST
Dixie Highway & White Lake Rd., C-2
Farmer Jack – White Lake Commons
08-29-351-020
Case #03-0046 Pat Dimattia, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SE TBACK VARIANCE OF 3′ TO CONSTRUCT DECK (VARIANCE EXPIRED)
St. Andrew Drive, Unit 10, R-2
The Bluffs of Pine Knob
08-23-303-010
Case #03-0047 Matthew Rouse, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 384 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT 2nd GARAGE (DETACHED)
Center St., Pt of Lot 5, R-1A
Grandview Subdivision
08-33-226-020
Case #03-0048 Melba Humphrey
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT DETACHED GARAGE IN FRONT YARD
Dora Lane, Block 11 & 12, R-1A
Supervisor’s Plat of Morgan Lake Sub
09-25-476-025
Case #03-0049 Stewart Trepte, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE Of 25′ TO CONSTRUCT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
Horseshoe Circle, Lot 10, R-1R
Equestrian Lake Village
08-03-101-010
Case #03-0050 Gerald Darling, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 5′ PLUS SIZE VARIANCE OF 252 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT 2nd GARAGE (DETACHED) ON DOUBLE FRONTAGE LOT
Maplewood Ave., & Eston Rd,, Lots 21-25 and 38-42, R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club
08-12-335-044
Case #03-0051 Eva Cooper-Bonderczuk, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 34′ TO CONSTRUCT DECK
Kootima Dr., & Wabun Dr.,
Lots 1-5, R-1A
Thendara Park Country Club
08-11-281-012
Case #03-0052 Robert Hill, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO BUILD DETACHED GARAGE PRIOR TO DEMOLITION AND REBUILD OF EXISTING HOME
Mary Sue Ave., Pt of Lots 75 & 76, R-1A
Sunshine Acres
08-35-176-007
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (249) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: June 17, 2003
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum – Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes – June 3, 2003
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Second Reading and Adoption – Storm Water Regulation and Sashabaw Corridor Drainage System Ordinance
Public Hearing- Consumer’s Energy
1. Sashabaw Road Powers Professional Building – Disruption Permit
2. Clarkston and Eston Road – Disruption Permit
New Business
1. Consumer’s Energy Disruption Permit – Sashabaw Road Powers Professional Building
2. Consumer’s Energy Disruption Permit – Clarkston and Eston Road
3. Request Extension of the Final Preliminary Plat – Hidden Acres Sections 8 & 9
4. Approval of Fireworks for DTE Music Theatre ADD
5. Approval of Fireworks for Lake Oakland ADD
6. Approval of Fireworks for Clintonwood Park ADD
7. Discussion – Clarkston School Liaison Officer
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

SYNOPSIS
BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the June 3, 2003 meeting to order to 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Wagner, Wenger, Travis
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the agenda as amended.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as presented.
-Approval of Minutes Dated – May 20, 2003 as presented
-Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $149,506.20
-Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $285,992.11
3. Approved Resolution of Sashabaw Drain – Approving Petitions, Improvements Project, and Special Assessment District and Directing the Preparation of a Special Assessment Roll.
4. Approved Resolution of Andersonville Road – Determining the Necessity of the Project, Designating S.A.D. and Authorizing Township Supervisor to prepare Special Assessment Roll.
5. Appoved motion to amend the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of April 15, 2003 regarding chloriding.
6. Approved motion granting Regency Center a waiver of building size.
7. Approved motion for 2nd and 3rd Stage Events for DTE Energy Music Theatre.
8. Approved motion to accept bid for Fire Station #3 Landscape Proposal.
9- Approved Resolution For Electronic Payments.
10. Approved motion to adopt the Policy for Automated Clearing House (ACH) and Electronic Transfer of Funds.
11. Approved First Reading of the Storm Water Regulation and Sashabaw Corridor Drainage System.
12. Approved motion of budget adjustment for Lighting Improvements – Sheriff’s Parking Lot.
13. Approved motion authorizing Supervisor and Clerk to sign Perry Lake Road S.A.D. Agreement.
14. Approved motion to enter into Closed Session at 9:40 p.m.
15. Approved motion to reopen the Regular Meeting at 10:05 p.m.
16. Approved motion authorizing Supervisor and Clerk to sign Lease Agreement and Lease Area Improvement Agreement with Comcast Cablevision based on a verbal agreement with Mr. Dovre.
17. Approved Motion to adjourn at 10:10 p.m.
Published 06/11/2003 Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED STORM WATER REGULATIONS ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its meeting on June 17, 2003 at 7:30 p.m., the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees will be considering the adoption of an Ordinance which is summarized herein, to establish regulations for storm water management in the Township, and to provide for special regulations applicable to the Sashabaw Corridor Drain, including the establishment, operation and maintenance of a system to carry out such special regulations. A true copy of the proposed Ordinance can be inspected or obtained at the office of the Charter Township of Independence Clerk, 90 North Main Street, P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, Michigan, 48347.
Section 1 of Ordinance
A new Chapter 8.2 of the Ordinance Code shall be enacted, summarized as follows:
Chapter 8.2
STORM WATER REGULATION
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
SECTIONS AND CATCHLINES SUMMARIES
Section 8.2 – 1. Findings, Purpose States the findings, purposes and intent of The Township in connection with adopting the Ordinance, as well as the manner in which the Ordinance shall be interpreted.
Section 8.2 – 2. Definitions. Defines terms used in Ordinance.
ARTICLE ii. TOWNSHIP-WIDE REGULATIONS
SECTIONS AND CATCHLINES SUMMARIES
Section 8.2 – 21. General Standards Provides the general standards, regulations, requirements, and best management practices that are applicable to all developments of land, including all modifications of existing developments, Township-wide in connection with on-site and off-site storm water management, soil erosion control, discharge of storm water runoff to wetlands, site grading plans, engineered grading plans, labeling of best management practices on plans, flagging of best management practices in the field, and performance guarantees.
Section 8.2 – 22. Storm Water Provides special storm water management practices, regulations and standards, including best management practices, applicable to developments that are located within 75 feet of a water course or in close proximity to other natural resources determined to be of significance that are likely to be subjected to adverse consequences in the absence of special storm water management.
ARTICLE III. SASHASAW CORRIDOR DRAINAGE REGULATIONS
SECTIONS AND CATCHLINES SUMMARIES
Section 8.2 – 31 Establishment of Establishes the Sashabaw Corridor Drainage System to provide a voluntary alternative regulation and means of conveying and managing storm water with regard to those properties shown on the Sashabaw Corridor Drainage Map, and states that the System is intended to provide a voluntary alternative to on-site storm water storage in order to achieve certain purposes.
Section 8.2 – 32. Use of System States that connection and use of the System shall be voluntarily elected and proposed with regard to property meeting the standards of this Article.
Section 8.2 – 33. Administration of States that the System shall be administered by the Department of Public Works.
the System
Section 8.2 – 34. Authority for Proposal Provides that in lieu of on-site storm water detention or retention, connection and use of the Sashabaw Corridor Drainage System., providing off-site storm water conveyance, infiltration, and/or storage, may be proposed with regard to those properties situated within the Sashabaw Corridor Drainage District, as described, and shown on the Sashabaw Corridor Drainage Map, with requirements concerning application and fees in connection with conceptual site plan review, and the non-requirement of an application for properties that previously contemplated connection as part of an already approved development plan or prior change in drainage.
Section 8.2 – 35, Township Action Provides the process, standards and limitations for Township Planning Commission and Township Board of Trustees review and approval of proposals for connection to the System, and provides that certain information must be made part of the connection permit, including site plans, maximum capacity allowed from the property, and other information.
Section 8.2 – 36. Conditions to be Requires as conditions for connection and use of the System that the permit include specifications of the maximum amount of water to be contributed to the System from the property and use, specifications for the facilities, land and structures to be constructed and utilized, and an agreement providing for payment of fees, rates and Iien on property.
Section 8.2 -37. Capital Charge for States that unless the property has been specially assessed for the Sashabaw Corridor Drainage System, connection to the System shall require the payment of a capital charge in an amount established by resolution of the Township Board.
Section 8.2 -38. Rates for Usage of the Provides for the establishment of rates for usage of the System by
System; Modification; Adjustments resolution of the Township Board, for modification of the rates in the reasonable exercise of discretion of the Township Board following certain determinations, and the method of billing and paying the rates.
ARTICLE IV. PENALTIES AND INTEREST; LIEN; VIOLATIONS
SECTIONS AND CATCHLINES SUMMARIES
Section 8.2 -51. Penalties and, Interest Establishes penalties, interest and liens in connection with delinquent payments of fees and rates.
Section 8.2 -52. Violations: Municipal Establishes that a violation of the Ordinance constitutes a municipal civil infraction punishable by a fine of $300.00 for the first violation and $500.00 for each and every subsequent violation, plus restitution in an amount equivalent to the costs of and repairs of any damage to private property, the System and sensitive environmental features caused by the violation. Also provides that the Township may institute any appropriate action or proceeding to prevent, abate or restrain the violation, and that each day’s continuance of a violation shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense.
Section 2 of Ordinance
This Ordinance shall be effective upon publication in the manner prescribed by law.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
BY: Joan E. McCrary, Township Clerk
Published: 6/11/03

PUBLIC NOTICE DECLARATION OF WATER SUPPLY EMERGENCY AND NOTICE OF WATERING RESTRICTION
Independence Township has received notification that the supply or pressure demand for water in the Hillview Estates area cannot be satisfactorily accommodated and general welfare is likely to be endangered. in the community. Therefore, pursuant to Section 2028 of the Charter Township of Independence Code of Ordinances, a water supply emergency is hereby declared in Hillview Estates Subdivision, the following water use restrictions shall apply: (1) It is unlawful for any person to utilize water from the Township water supply system for The water of lawns or landscaping or for any other outdoor use between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. except on an alternate day basis for such water usage may occur on even numbered days solely for properties with even-numbered addresses and on odd-numbered days solely for properties with odd numbered addresses. This Declaration of Water Supply Emergency and the above water usage restrictions are effective immediately and shall remain in effect 24-hours per day, 7 days per week until further notice.
DALE STUART, Supervisor
Charter Township of Independence
Dated: June 17, 2003

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, June 26th, 2003 at 7.30 p.m.
At Independence TownshipLibrary, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2003-019
Robert E. Shell, Oakhill Corners LLC, Petitioner
REQUEST AMENDMENT OF FINAL SITE PLAN
FOR OAKHILL CORNERS PUD
TO INCLUDE A MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Amendment to include: Preschool of 75 students, and Staff of 6 To occupy building #1 (which is currently vacant) And Add approx. 5100 sq. ft of Play Area
Common Description: SW Corner Oakhill & M-15
Parcel Number: 08-05-101-056
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on;
June 26th, 22Q3 at 7.30 p.m.
at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the following:
FILE PC#2003-020
Mr. Kevin Christianson, Victor International, Petitioner
REQUEST REZONING
FROM: MH (Heavy Industrial)
TO: PUD (Planned Unit Development)
Also
AMEND PARks OF STONEWOOD Pud FINAL SITE PLAN
TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL PROPERTY
Parcel Identification Number: Pt of 08-31-301-001
Intended Use: Residential
Common Description: .52 of 6 Acre Parcel,
off White Lake Road, S
of Clement
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248)625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
1. Call to Order DATE: July 1, 2003
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Presentation – Plante & Moran 2002 Audit
Unfinished Business
1. DPW Addition
2. Clarkston Community Schools Liaison Officer
New Business
1. Acceptance of 2002 Audit
2. Sewer Usage Rate Increase
3. Deer Lake Boat Launch Grant
4. Appointment to Z.B.A.
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the June 17, 2003 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart Wagner, Wenger, Travis
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the agenda as amended.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as presented.
-Approval of Minutes Dated – June 3, 2003 as presented
-Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $140,669.42
-Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $762,590.54
3. Approved motion for Right-of-Way Disruption Permit – Sashabaw Road Powers Professional Building.
4. Approved motion for Right-of-Way Disruption Permit – Clarkston and Eston Road.
5. Approved motion for Extension Request of Final Preliminary Plat – Hidden Acres Section 8 & 9.
6. Approved motion granting approval for fireworks at DTE Energy Music Theatre.
7. Approved motion granting approval for fireworks at Clintonwood Park.
8. Approved motion granting approval for fireworks at Lake Oakland.
9. Approved motion to obtain a commitment with a district payback from the Superintendent of Schools regarding the School Liaison Officer.
10. Approved motion amending previous motion to add Clarkston Schools to take action toward Springfield Township for monetary contributions in regard to the School Liaison Officer.
11. Approved Motion to adjourn at 8:30 p.m.
Published 06/25/2003 Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. STATE VEHICLE CODE ADOPTION ORDINANCE
An Ordinance to adopt by reference the Michigan Vehicle Code (MVC), MCL 257.1, et seq., as amended, now and in the future, for the purpose of regulating traffic and motor vehicles in the Charter Township of Independence.
THE TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
Chapter 19, Article II of the Ordinance Code is amended by adding Division II, Sections 19-16.4 through 19-16.8 for the purpose and intent to adopt by reference the Michigan Vehicle Code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.1, et seq., as amended now and in the future to regulate traffic, and motor vehicles in the Charter Township of Independence follows:
DIVISION II. MOTOR VEHICLE CODE
Sec. 19-16.4. Adoption.
The Michigan Vehicle Code, being Act 300 of the Public Acts of 1949, MCL 257.1 to MCL 257.923 as amended now and in the future is hereby adopted by reference as an ordinance of the Charter Township of Independence.
Sec. 19-16.5. References.
Where necessary to the enforcement of the Michigan Vehicle Code or the collection of fines, costs and penalties for violations as a Township Ordinance, references in the Michigan Vehicle Code to “local authorities”, “local authority” or “authority having jurisdiction” shall mean the Township of Independence Board; references to “municipality” shall mean the Township of Independence, references to “municipal charter? shall mean the Charter of the Township of Independence, references to “local ordinances” shall mean the Code of Ordinances of the Township of Independence and references to the “Township” shall mean the Township of Independence.
Sec. 19-16.6. Copies
Printed copies of the Michigan Vehicle Code shall be kept on file in the office of the Township Clerk and made available to the public at all times the office is open.
Sec. 19-16.7. Limitations
Violations of the Michigan Vehicle Code for which the maximum period of imprisonment is greater than 93 days shall not be enforced by the Township of Independence as an ordinance violation.
Sec. 19-16.8. Penalties
The penalties provided in the Michigan Vehicle Code are adopted by reference subject to the limitations stated in Section 5.
Section 2 of Ordinance
The Code of Ordinances of the Township of Independence shall remain in full force and effect, except that Section 19-18 of the Ordinance, which conflicts with the Michigan Vehicle Code, is repealed, with the Michigan Vehicle Code to be controlling.
Section 3 of Ordinance
If any provision of this Ordinance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions that can be given effect without the invalid provision. All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this Ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law when they were commenced.
Section 4 of Ordinance
A summary of this Ordinance shall be published in accordance with the Charter of the Township of Independence and this Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon the publication of the summary.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting duly called and held on the 6th day of May, 2003.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Joan McCrary, Clerk
Introduced: 4/15/03
Adopted: 5/06/03
Published: 6/18/03
Effective: 6/18/03

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of independence Township, Oakland County Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on;
July 10, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the following:
FILE #PC 2003-022
Pastor Curt Demoss, Bridgewood Church, Petitioner
REQUEST SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
For CHURCH IN RESIDENTIAL ZONE
In accordance with Section 5.15
R-1R (Rural Residential) Zone
ARTICLE XI, SECTION 11.05, ARTICLE III, SECTION 8.04,1
Special Land Use Request: Church and Related Uses
Parcel Identification Number: 06-08-126-002 & 007
Common Description: Southwest Corner M-15 Rattalee Lake Road 12+ Acres
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE
PINE KNOB WELL SYSTEM DECLARATION OF WATER SUPPLY EMERGENCY
AND NOTICE OF WATERING RESTRICTIONS
Independence Township has received notification that the supply or pressure demand for water in the areas of the Township served by the Pine Knob well system cannot be satisfactorily accommodated arid general welfare is likely to be endangered in that portion of the township. Therefore, pursuant to Section 20-28 of the Charter Township of Independence Code of Ordinances, a water supply emergency is hereby declared in the areas of Independence Township supplied by the Pine Knob Well System: Pine Knob Manor Homes, Pine Knob Village, Bluffs at Pine Knob, Enclaves at Pine Knob, Fairways at Pine Knob, Oakhurst, and any residences along Waldon Road between Royal St. George and Clintonville Road.
As to such areas of Independence Township, pursuant to Section 20-28 of the Township Code of Ordinances it shall be unlawful for any person to utilize water from the Pine Knob well system for the water watering of lawns or landscaping or for any other outdoor use except on an alternate day basis such water usage may occur on even-numbered dates solely for properties with even-numbered addresses and an odd-numbered dates solely for properties with odd-numbered addresses. This Declaration of Water Supply Emergency and the above water usage restrictions are effective immediately and shall remain in effect 24-hours per day, 7-days per week until further notice.
Dated: June 25, 2003 Dale Stuart, Supervisor
Charter Township of Independence

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on;
July 24th, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the following:
FILE #PC 2002-021
Mike Mosharo, Petitioner
REQUEST ZONING
From: R-1R (Rural Residential)
T0: R-1A (Single Family Residential)
Parcel Identification Number: 08-20-101-001
13 Acres
Common Description: Holcomb Road at Allen, South of I-75
Intended Use: Residential
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, Clerk

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #03-0060 Sherry Haskins, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS ALLOWANCE OF 6’8″ PRIVACY FENCE ON WEST PROPERTY LINE (ALREADY CONSTRUCTED)
Havelock Dr., and Paramus,
Lots 305 & 306, R-1A
Clarkston Estates No. 2
08-29-203-011
Case #03-0061 Anthony Barnes, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 204 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT 2″ GARAGE (DETACHED)
Maybee Rd., Lot 133, R-1A
Sunshine Acres
08-35-102-013
Case #03-0062 Douglas Losee, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 258 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT ATTACHED GARAGE (REPLACE EXISTING) WITH AN ADDITIONAL 200 SQ FT FOR BREEZEWAY Sasbabaw Rd., Lot 2, R-1A
Lakeview Sub
08-10-251-002
Case #03-0063 Thomas Plunkett Jr., Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 51 FEET TO CONSTRUCT 1024 SQ FT DETACHED GARAGE PRIOR TO TURNING EXISTING ATTACHED GARAGE (576 SQ FT) INTO LIVING SPACE
Iroquois Ct. and Michigamme Rd., R-1R
08-11-251-005
Case #03-0064 Mary and Robert Bauer, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 38′ FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY, SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 25 FEET, PLUS SIZE VARIANCE OF 45 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT ATTACHED GARAGE ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Clintonville Rd., R-1R
08-36-300-003
Case #03-0065 Virginia Friday, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY (INSUFFICIENT WIDTH AT THE SETBACK LINE)
Eston Rd. and Olde Oaks, R-1C
08-12-200-010
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE, ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing, For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence has mailed the Yearly Consumer Confidence Report with the 2002 Water Quality Results to all the water customers. If you have not received your copy, you can pick one up at the Department of Public Works located at 6050 Flemings Lake Road across from the new Clarkston High School, Monday through Friday. Normal business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Joan E. McCrary, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence

TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7.30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: July 15, 2003
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board an an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval Of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
1. Approval for Landscape Bid for Comcast
2. Discussion – Waldon Road Paving Project
New Business
1. Amendment of Final Site Plan, Oakhill Corners, PUD, southwest corner of Oakhill/M-15, 08-05-101-056
2. Amendment of Waldon Village Town Center, PUD, southwest corner of Sashabaw/Waldon Road, 08-27-100-028 & 038.
3. First Reading of a Rezoning Request from R-1R to R-2, Mann Road, east of Clintonville Road, 20 acres, 08-36-300-020, 021, 025, 026.
4. First Reading of a Rezoning Request from R-1B to PUD and amend Parks of Stonewood PUD to include additional properties, Clement Road, west of White Lake Road, 29.83 acres, 08-31-151-001 & 08-31-126-004.
5. First Reading of a Rezoning Request from MH to PUD and amend Parks of Stonewood PUD to include additional properties, Clement Road, west of White Lake Road, .52 acre, part of 08-31-301-001,
6. Request Approval of revised Concept Development Plan, Eagle Ridge at Morgan Lake PUD, Maybee Road, east of Clintonville Road, 08-25-100-022 & 08-35-201-008.
7. Emergency Response Vehicle Inter-local Agreement
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, August 20, 2003 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #03 -0071 Bridgewood Church, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS EXTENSION OF VARIANCE- GRANTED ON 9/24/02 TO ALLOW (1) TEMPORARY TRAILER FOR MINISTRY PROGRAMS
Sashabaw Road, Lot 1, R-1A
08-27-100-026
Case #03-0072 Gary Stanczuk, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 672 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT ATTACHED GARAGE ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Hadley Rd., R-1R
08-04-100-055
Case #03-0073 Alan Rush, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 572 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT 2″ GARAGE (DETACHED)
Eston Rd., Lot 1. 6, R-1A
Walter’s Clarkston – Orion Acres
08-13-301-020
Case #.03-0074 Lane Rupright, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 33′, SIZE VARIANCE OF 211 SQ FT, AND HEIGHT VARIANCE OF 3′ TO CONSTRUCT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE ON NONCONFORMING LOT OF RECORD CORD
Perry Lake Rd., R-1R
08-16-300-027
Case #03-0075 Michael & Markel Thompson, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST VARIANCE TO ALLOW SITE CONDOMINIUMS TO FRONT ON EXISTING PRIVATE ROAD
Onandaga Blvd. & Mohawk Blvd., Pt of Outlot 3, R-1A
Thendara Park Country Club
08-12-304-009
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, August 20, 2003 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #03 -0071 Bridgewood Church, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS EXTENSION OF VARIANCE- GRANTED ON 9/24/02 TO ALLOW (1) TEMPORARY TRAILER FOR MINISTRY PROGRAMS
Sashabaw Road, Lot 1, R-1A
08-27-100-026
Case #03-0072 Gary Stanczuk, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 672 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT ATTACHED GARAGE ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Hadley Rd., R-1R
08-04-100-055
Case #03-0073 Alan Rush, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 572 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT 2″ GARAGE (DETACHED)
Eston Rd., Lot 1. 6, R-1A
Walter’s Clarkston – Orion Acres
08-13-301-020
Case #.03-0074 Lane Rupright, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 33′, SIZE VARIANCE OF 211 SQ FT, AND HEIGHT VARIANCE OF 3′ TO CONSTRUCT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE ON NONCONFORMING LOT OF RECORD CORD
Perry Lake Rd., R-1R
08-16-300-027
Case #03-0075 Michael & Markel Thompson, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST VARIANCE TO ALLOW SITE CONDOMINIUMS TO FRONT ON EXISTING PRIVATE ROAD
Onandaga Blvd. & Mohawk Blvd., Pt of Outlot 3, R-1A
Thendara Park Country Club
08-12-304-009
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

notice of public hearing
for
improvements to walters lake
Independence township,
oakland county, michigan
TAKE NOTICE that the Walters Lake Improvement Board will hold a public hearing on the practicability of continuing an aquatic plant control program on Walters Lake for an additional five years (2004 to 2008). The public hearing will be held at the Independence Township Library located at 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston MI at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, September 8, 2003.
This notice is being published pursuant to provisions of Part 309 (Inland Lake Improvements) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, PA 451 of 1994, as amended.
Walters Lake Improvement Board

OAKHILL CORNERS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 83, as amended, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, for the purpose of amending the Oakhill Corners Planned Unit Development situated in Section 5 of the Township, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, to add, as a permitted use a pre-school and/or day care within an existing building on such property.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. of Ordinance
The approximately 4.22 acres of property in Section. 5 of the Charter Township of Independence, known as Parcel No&. 02-05-101-056, particularly described on the attached legal description (the “Property”), was previously re-classified in the Zoning Ordinance and an the Zoning Map, as PUD, Plumed Unit Development, subject to and in accordance with an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance adopted an November 19, 1991, inclusive of a Site Plan, and certain Permit Conditions.
Section 2 of Ordinance
An amendment to the Oakhill Corners Planned Unit Development rezoning is granted subject to, and all improvement and use of the, Property shall be subject to and in conformity with, the following,
(A) Article XXV of the Independence To-,Amship Zoning Ordinance, as amended.
(B) The Site Plans for the Oakhill Corners Planned Unit Development, approved by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees an November 19, 1991, as subsequently amended by the property owner and approved by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees on the date of adoption of this ordinance (referred to herein as the “Site Plans”).
(C) The Permit Conditions for the, Oakhill Corners Planned Unit Development., dated October 10, 1991, as amended by the First Amendment to Permit Conditions for the Oakhill Comers Plumed Unit Development, dated August 5, 2003 .
(D) Any and all conditions of the approvals of the Independence \ Township Board of Trustees and Planning Commission pertaining to the development on the Property as reflected in the official minutes of such meetings.
(F) All applicable Township ordinances.
Section 3 of Ordinance A
Amended only as specified in this Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section of Ordinance
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become effective eight (9) days from the date of publication, unless a notice of intent to file a petition requesting submission of this Ordinance to a vote of the Township electors is filed within seven (7) days of publication. If the notice of intent is filed within seven (7) days of publication, the Ordinance shalt take effect thirty-one (3 1) days from the date of publication, unless a petition determined to be adequate by the Township Clerk is filed within thirty (30) clays of publication. 1-1 an adequate petition is filed within thirty (30) days of publication, the Ordinance shall be submitted to a vote of the Township electors, and if approved, the effective date of the Ordinance to a vote of the Township electors shall be deemed adequate by the Township Clerk- if it is signed by a number of registered electors residing in the portion of the Township outside the limits of cities and villages equal to not less than. fifteen (15%) percent of the total vote cast for all candidates for governor at the last preceding general election at which a governor was elected,
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence on the 5th day of August 2003.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By:
joan McCrary, Clerk
INTRODUCED: 7/15/03
ADOPTED: 8/05/03
PUBLISHED: 8/13/03
EFFECTIVE: 9/14/03
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT

NORTHERN PARCEL DESCRIPTION:

PART OF THE NORTHWEST 114 OF THE SOUTHWEST 114 OF SECTION 27, AND PART OF THE EAST 112 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 28, T4-N, R-9-E, INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, BEGINNING AT THE WEST 114 CORNER OF SECTION 27, THENCE N 89’39’33” E 1336.68 FEET (RECORDED N 89’34-50- E 1337,47 FEET) ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF “LAKE WALDON VILLAGE ii” CONDOMINIUM, OAKLAND COUNTY CONDOMINIUM PLAN NO. 852, TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF “SASHABAW ORCHARD ACRES’, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 114 OF SECTION 27, T-4-N, R-9-E, INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, RECORDED IN LIBER 61 OF PLATS, PAGE 43, OAKLAND COUNTY RECORDS; THENCE N 89’2445’E 1257-00 FEET (RECORDED N 69’46’E ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID “SASHABAW ORCHARD ACRES” TO A POINT ON THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SASHABAW ROAD; THENCE ALONG SAID LINE S 00’03’33’E 1127.52 FEET,, THENCE S 69136’02’ W 300.00 FEET; THENCE N 16’59’32K E 112.28 FEET; THENCE ALONG A CURVE 1*0 THE LEFT 152.62 FEET, SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 640.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 13’39-48- AND A LONG CHORD BEARING OF N 83’40’02’ W 152,26 FEET; THENCE S 89’36’02’ W 65.66 FEET; THENCE S 02’29’25’E 125.08 FEET; THENCE S 89’36102’W 788.71 FEET; THENCE S 89’38’30’W 1327.45 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 27; THENCE N 69’17’00″W 1310,07 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF “SPRING LAKE NORTH” LIBER 230, PAGES 18-24, OAKLAND COUNTY RECORDS; THENCE ALONG SAID LINE N 00’10’21’ W 1104.50 FEET TO A POINT ON EAST-WEST 114 LINE: THENCE ALONG SAID LINE N 89’5719′ E 1313.30 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, EXCEPTING A PARCEL OF LAND CONVEYED TO INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP LOCATED IN THE NORTH 112 OF THE SOUTHWEST 114 OF SAID SECTION 27 BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING A POINT LOCATED N 89,39’330 E 1011,64 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF “LAKE WALDON VILLAGE Ill CONDOMINIUM, OAKLAND COUNTY CONDOMINIUM PLAN NO. B52, AND S 00’20’27’E 33,00 FEET FROM THE WEST 114 CORNER OF SECTION 27, T-4-N, R-9-E, INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE N 89’39’33’ 325, 10 FEET; THENCE N 89’24’45’ E 666.78 FEET; THENCE S 00’03’50” E 432.37 FEET; THENCE S 44141 a’ E 272.62 FEET; THENCE S 53’01’41″E 150,04 FEET” THENCE, S 00’03’50’ E 201.34 FEET (RECORDED AS 201.21 FEET); THENCE ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT 139.41 FEET, SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 700,00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 112438″ AND A LONG ) CHORD BEARING OF N 84’41’39’W 139.18 FEET; THENCE S 89’36’02’ W 59.93 FEET: THENCE N 00’04’13” W 99.48 FEET; THENCE N 1943’22R W 85.00 FEET; THENCE N 53’10’33’W 40,00 FEET; THENCE N 822178, W 65,00 FEET; THENCE N 44″11’44’ W 90,00 FEET; THENCE N 60’26’01’ W 120.00 FEET; THENCE N 53’n 40’W 283,32 FEET; THENCE N 6645’48’ W 235.94 FEET; THENCE N 33’2356″W 100-00 FEET, THENCE N 53’55’35″W 105.97 FEET; THENCE S 83’57’23W 65.97 FEET; THENCE N 79’28’301 W 49.62 FEET; THENCE N 26’55’30” W 40,07 FEET; THENCE N 58’31’26’ W 101.08 FEET; THENCE N 10’07’16w W 6t06 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 89,99 ACRES AND SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD,

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, September 3, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #03-0076 Patricia Halpin and Shawn Carver, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 4′ TO CONSTRUCT DECK, PLUS VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION TO HOME AND GARAGE ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Lakeview Blvd., Lots 62 & 63, R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club
08-12-377-005
Case #03-0077 Anthony Kaczmarek, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS PERMISSION TO RESIDE IN EXISTING HOME WHILE NEW HOME IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
(EXISTING HOME TO BE REMOVED)
Dora Lane, Lots 13 & 14, R-1A
Supervisor’s Plat of Morgan Lake
08-25-476-020
Case #03-0078 Rite-Way Building & Development LLC, Petitioner APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY PLUS ALLOWANCE OF 572 SQ. FT DETACHED GARAGE WITH SETBACKS TO BE CONSIDERED ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD WITHOUT A PRINCIPAL USE
Thendara Blvd., & Onandaga Ct., Lots 21, Pt of 20, 53, 54, & 55, R-1A
Thendara Park Country Club
08-12-356-035, 08-42-356-041, and 08-12-354-007
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS-MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted.,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel,
Director

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its meeting on September 2, 2003 at 7:30 pm., the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees will consider adoption of Ordinance, which is summarized herein, to prohibit the purchase, possession or consumption of alcohol by minors, to require compliance with the Michigan Liquor Control Act of 1998, and to provide penalties and sanctions for violations thereof. A true copy of the full text of the Ordinance can be inspected or obtained at the office of The Charter Township of Independence Clerk 90 North Main Street, P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, Michigan 48347.
Section 1 of Ordinance
Sections 3-1 and 3-7 of Chapter 3 of the Independence Township Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
SECTIONS AND CATCHLINES SUMMARIES
Section 3-1. Compliance with State Liquor Control Coide of 1998 Requires compliance with the Michigan Liquor Control Code of 1998 as amended, within the Township.
Section 3-7. Persons Under 21 Provides that it is unlawful for persons under 21 years of age to
Unlawful Purchase Consumption or purchase, possess, or consume, or attempt to purchase, possess,
Possession of Alcoholic Beverages erages or consume alcohol, Defines The term “consume”, creates a
presumption of consumption based on bodily alcohol content
levels, and provides penalities and license sanctions Authorizes
a peace officer to administer % preliminary breath test or other
alcohol test to determine bodily alcohol content, provides for the
admissibility of such tests in court, identifies a penalty for
refusing to submit to a preliminary breath test, and authorizes
peace officers to notify the parents, custodian or guardian of a
person under. IS of the alleged offense. Provides employment,
educational, religious and law enforcement exceptions.
Section 2 of Ordinance
The provisions of this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon. publication as provided by law,
Section 3 of Ordinance
All ordinances or puts of ordinances conflicting with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, however, such repeater shall be to the limited extent of express conflict and shall not terminate the full force and effect of an ordinance to the extent that it regulates subject matter outside the scope of this Ordinance,
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Joan E. McCrary, Township Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
On September 16, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library, located at 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the Application by Consumers Energy for a Disruption Permit under the Right-of-Way Regulation Ordinance, to install approximately 715 feet of 2-inch plastic medium pressure gas main along Allen Road and Darcy Lane to serve new development on Darcy Lane in Section 18 of Independence Township. The application is on file With the Township Clerk’s Office and may be inspected during hours said office is open for business.

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD on August 19, 2003
Supervisor Stuart called the August 19, 2003 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Wagner, Wenger, Travis
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the agenda as amended.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended,
-Approval of Minutes of August 12, 2003.
-Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $634,731.52.
-Approval of Second Reading and Adoption -Amendment of Waldon Village Town Center PUD
3. Approval of motion to authorizing cost for Dixon Engineering to set up plans for Pressure Tank Rehabilitation – Deer Wood I & II Well House.
4. Approved motion of Bond Counsel and Financial Advisor – Water System Improvements.
5. Approved motion to accept variance from Development Design Standards, AAT Communication Tower, I-75 & M-15.
6. Approved motion to accept Carlisle/Wortman & Associates for 2004-2008 Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update.
7. Approved motion of First Reading of Amendment to Alcohol Beverage Ordinance.
8. Approved motion to table Discussion of McCord Property.
9. Approved motion of August 5, 2003 minutes as amended.
10. Approved motion to adjourn at 8:55 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Published 08/27/2003 Township Clerk

NOTICE OF HEARING OF PRACTICABILITY AND REVIEW OF
WALTERS LAKE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL
TAKE NOTICE that the Walters Lake Improvement Board will hold a public hearing on the practicability of continuing an improvement program on Walters Lake for an additional five years (2004 to 2008). The public hearing will be held at the Independence Township Library located at 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston MI at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, September 8, 2003. The improvement program is proposed to include the following:
WALTERS LAKE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET
2004 – 2008?
Improvement Annual Cost
Aquatic Plant Control $23,500
P(Herbicide Treatments and Harvesting)
Watershed Management $3,000
Fish Stocking $500
Project Oversight and Newsletter $5,500
Administration and Contingency $5,000
TOTAL $37,500
‘The amount of herbicide use and harvesting in any given year will depend on the type and distribution of plants in Walters Lake and Department of Environmental Quality permit conditions.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special assessment roll has been prepared and is on file at the office of the Oakland County Drain Commissioner located at No. 1 Public Works Drive, Waterford, Michigan for public examination during normal business hours. Said special assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing the cost of the Walters Lake Improvement Program to benefiting properties.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Walters Lake Improvement Board will meet at the Independence Township Library located at 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston Michigan immediately following the aforementioned hearing of practicability for the purpose of reviewing said special assessment roll and for hearing any objections thereto. An owner of or party with interest in real property to be assessed or his/her agent may appear in person to object to the special assessment or may protest such special assessment by letter filed with the Lake Board at or prior to the time of the hearing. Written objections may be filed with or mailed to Walters Lake Improvement Board, c/o Gayle Murphy, Oakland County Drain Commissioner’s Office, No. 1 Public Works Drive, Waterford, MI 48328-1907. Notice is also given that the owner of any real property within the Walters Lake Special Assessment District who, having made an objection to said special assessment either in person or in writing, may, within thirty (30) days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll, appeal such special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal or other court of competent jurisdiction.
Walters Lake Improvement Board
Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the September 2, 2003 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Wagner, Wenger, Travis
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the agenda as amended.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended.
-Approval of Minutes of August 19, 2003.
-Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $136,622.48.
-Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $318,679.17.
-Approval of Second Reading and Adoption-Amendment to Alcohol Beverage Ordinance.
3. Approval of motion authorizing H.R.C. to prepare plans/ specifications for water system.
4. Approved motion of Amended Resolution Tentatively Ap- proving and Setting Public Hearing Regarding SAD- Andersonville Road, Lake Lane and Lake Forest.
5. Approved motion to purchase R.F.I.D. System-Library.
6. Approved motion to hire Head of Circulation-Library.
7. Approval of Resolution Opposing House Bill No. 4919.
8. Approved motion to adjourn at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Published 09/10/2003 Township Clerk

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ANDERSONVILLE SEWER IMPROVEMENT AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Date: October 7, 2003
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI
Having received petitions from the record owners of more than 50% of the land within a proposed district, the Charter Township of Independence has tentatively declared its intent to proceed with the extension and construction of public sanitary sewer improvements to serve such properties along Andersonville Road, Lake Forest Drive and Lake Lane (the “improvements”). Based upon such petitions, the Township has tentatively decided to establish a special assessment district to defray a portion of the costs of such improvements by special assessment against the benefited properties. The improvements are intended to provide special benefits to the properties identified on the attachment to this Notice, which properties together tentatively constitute the “special assessment district.” A prior public hearing was held on June 3, 2003, concerning this matter, however additional petitions have been received for an expansion of the special assessment district and improvements to include Lake Forest Drive. The revised cost estimate and plans describing the improvements, as amended to include Lake Forest Drive, are on file and available for public inspection at the Township Clerk’s Office, which is located at 90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, Michigan.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the above time, date and location, the Township Board of Trustees shall meet for the purpose of hearing statements and objections by any interested person with respect to the petitions, proposed improvements and the proposed special assessment district.
Appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the matters to be considered at the hearing to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest, or shall be permitted to file his or her appearance or protest by letter at or before the hearing and his or her personal appearance in such case shall not be required.
JOAN McCRARY, CLERK
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
DATED: 09/02/03
PUBLISHED 09/10/03
MAILED: 09/03/03
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
(Properties to be included within the district)
08-31-451-001
08-31-451-002
08-31-451-007
08-31-451-008
08-31-451-011
08-31-452-003
08-31-452-004
08-31-452-005
08-31-452-006
08-31-452-007
08-31-452-008
08-31-476-003
08-31-476-004
08-31-476-005
08-31-476-006
08-31-476-009
08-31-476-010
08-31-479-004
08-31-479-005
08-31-479-008
08-31-479-011
08-31-479-017
08-31-479-018
08-31-479-019
08-31-479-020
08-31-452-010
08-31-452-011
08-31-452-012
08-31-452-013
08-31-452-014
08-31-452-015
08-31-452-016
08-31-452-017
08-31-452-018

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its meeting on September 2, 2003 at 7:30 p.m., the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees adopted an amendment to Ordinance No. 28 & 74, which is summarized herein, to prohibit the purchase, possession or consumption of alcohol by minors, to require compliance with the Michigan Liquor Control Act of 1998, and to provide penalties and sanctions for violations thereof. A true copy of the full text of the Ordinance can be inspected or obtained at the office of the Charter Township of Independence Clerk, 90 North Main Street, P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, Michigan, 48347.
Section 1 of Ordinance
Sections 3-1 and 3-7 of Chapter 3 of the Independence Township Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
SECTIONS AND CATCHLINES
Sections 3-1. Compliance with State Liquor Control Code of 1998.
Section 3-7. Persons Under 21, Unlawful Purchase, Consumption or Possession of Alcoholic Beverages
SUMMARIES
Requires compliance with the Michigan Liquor Control Code of 1998, as amended, within the Township.
Provides that it is unlawful for persons under 21 years of age to purchase, possess, or consume, or attempt to purchase, possess, or consume alcohol. Defines the term ‘consume?, creates a presumption of consumption based on bodily alcohol content levels, and provides penalties and license sanctions. Authorizes a peace officer to administer a preliminary breath test or other alcohol test to determine bodily alcohol content, provides for the admissibility of such tests in court, identifies a penalty for refusing to submit to a preliminary breath test, and authorizes peace officers to notify the parents, custodian or guardian of a person under 18 of the alleged offense. Provides employment, educational, religious and law enforcement exceptions.
Section 2 of Ordinance
The provisions of this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication as provided by law.
Section 3 of Ordinance
All ordinances or parts of ordinances conflicting with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, however, such repealer shall be to the limited extent of express conflict, and shall not terminate the full force and effect of an ordinance to the extent that it regulates subject matter outside the scope of this Ordinance.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
BY: Joan E. McCrary, Township Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
October 9th, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the following:
FILE PC#2003-006
Mr. Manny Kniahynycky, Liberty Investment, LLC, Petitioner
REQUEST REZONING
FROM: R-1A (Single Family Residential)
TO: PUD (Planned Unit Development)
Sashabaw Orchard Acres, Lot 1, 2, 3, and part 4 & 5
08-27-100-017, 024, 025, 026 & 027
Also
AMEND LIBERTY PUD FINAL SITE PLAN
08-27-300-007, 028, 08-27-326-001 thru 065, 08-28-400-005 & 007
TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL PROPERTY
Intended Use: Mixed Use
Common Description: West side of Sashabaw Road, North of Maybee Road
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
October 9th, 2002 at 7:30 p.m.
Located at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2003-023
TEXT AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE #83
SECTION 5.30., ARTICLE V
SASHABAW TOWN CENTER OVERLAY DISTRICT
Specific Design Standards within the Town Center Overlay District
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may Be obtained at the Township Building and Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, or by phone at 248 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, October 9th , 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to hear the following petition:
FILE PC#2003-027
Mr. Michael Clark, Twenty First Century Development,
Petitioner
REZONING REQUEST
FROM: R-1R (Rural Residential)
TO: R-1A (Single Family Residential)
Parcel Identification Number: 08-36-300-020, 021, 025 & 026
Common Description: Mann Road, East of Clintonville Road
20 Acres
Intended Use: Residential
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: September 16, 2003
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum-Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board an an issue that is not an the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes-September 9, 2003
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
New Business
1. Bid Award – Sunny Beach #2 Drainage Improvements
2. Approval of 2004 Millage Rates
3. Bid Results: Waldon Road Re-Vegetation
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.