SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
March 16, 2021
A. A virtual Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Neubeck, Loughrin, Aliaga, Brown (arrived at 6:17 p.m.), Nallamothu, Ritchie
Absent: None
Also Present: Scott Lenhart, Assistant Building Official; David McKee, DPW Director; Brian Oppmann, Planning & Zoning Manager; Derek Smith, PRS Director; Richard Carlisle, Carlisle/Wortman, Associates
Daniel Kelly, Township Attorney
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approval of Agenda presented
E. CLOSED SESSION / BUDGET SESSION / STUDY SESSION: None
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Supervisor Kittle
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Rae Luallen, Richard Moscovic, Robert Ayotte
H. PUBLIC HEARING:
1. MDNR Trust Fund Grant Application – 2021 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant – Waldon Village Park (Brian Oppmann, Planning & Zoning Manager)
Supervisor Kittle opened the Public Hearing at 6:27 p.m.
Comments: Sam Moraco; Rae Luallen
Supervisor Kittle closed the Public Hearing at 6:32 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS: None
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of March 2, 2021
2. Approval of the March 9, 2021 Check Run ($1,170,829.75), Ratify the March 5, 2021 Payroll ($251,065.21), External Wire / EFT /ACH Transfer Activity for January 2021 ($378,048.14) and February 2021 ($421,960.97)
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Adoption of Resolution for Submittal of MDNR Trust Fund Grant Application – 2021 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant – Waldon Village Park
2. Approval of 2nd Reading and Adoption of Amendment to Chapter 50 (Zoning Ordinance), Revisions to Article 2 Definitions, and replacement of Article 12 Signs in its entirety
3. Approval of 2nd Reading and Adoption of Amendment to Chapter 50 (Zoning Ordinance), Revisions to Article 2 Definitions, Section 4.06(B), Section 4.06(C), Section 4.09(B), Section 4.09(C), Section 4.10(B), Section 4.10(C), Section 4.12(B), Section 4.13(B), and Section 5.10 Home Occupations
4. Approval of Fee Schedule – Planning & Zoning Department and Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals Member Compensation Increase
5. Adoption of Resolution to Approve the Oakland County “Oakland Together Restaurant Relief Program” Interlocal Agreement
6. Approval of Speed Exhibition License Application – Michigan Midget Racing Association
7. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Independence Township and Clarkston Community Schools– Design Engineering Services Safe Route to Schools
8. Approval of 2021 Budget Amendment #7: Treasury Department Wage Increase
9. Approval of Building Department and Planning & Zoning Department Reorganization
10. Approval of Road Millage Cost Participation Agreement (2021) – Township / RCOC and allocation of cost for DPW Driveway Approach Replacement, actual percentage split to be presented at the next meeting.
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Minutes: Information Technology Oversight Committee (ITOC) – Final, January 12, 2021 and February 17, 2021
2. Report: 2020 Fourth Quarter Investment Report
3. Report: Oakland County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) Monthly Report – February 2021
4. Communication: Michigan Liquor Control Commission-Transfer of Ownership of 2020 SDM License. Applicant: My Stop, LLC – 6889 Sashabaw Rd.
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Trustee Aliaga
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cari J. Neubeck, MiPMC/CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, March 24, 2021