SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
March 15, 2022
A. A Regular / Closed Session 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: Fisher, Neubeck, Loughrin, Aliaga, Brown, Nallamothu, Ritchie
Absent: None
Also Present: David McKee, DPW Director; Dave Piché, Fire Chief; Derek Smith, PRS Director; Rick Yaeger, Budget and Operations Analyst; Dan Kelly, Township Attorney
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approval of Agenda as presented
E. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Clerk Neubeck
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
G. PUBLIC HEARING: None
H. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS: None
I. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
J. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Request to Approve the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of February 15, 2022
2. Request to Approve the February 22, 2022 Check Run ($562,127.39), Approve the March 8, 2022 Check Run ($1,289,610.59), Ratify the February 18, 2022 Payroll ($265,052.52) and the March 4, 2022 Payroll ($276,625.95) and Ratify the January 2022 External Wire / EFT / ACH Transfer Activity ($671,912.69)
3. Request to Approve Out-of-State Travel for National Association of Broadcasters Conference – Stephen Merk
4. Request to Approve 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Service Contract with Clarkston Area Youth Assistance (CAYA)
5. Request to Approve 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Service Contract with Springfield Township
K. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
L. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Brady Lodge Rental Agreement (with Alcohol) for Chapman Wedding
2. Acceptance of Bids – 2022 ITPRS Youth Baseball and Softball Shirts, Hats and Pants
3. Reconsideration of Previously Adopted Motion #2022-02-023, Amendment and Approval of Agreement for Emergency Medical Services Debt Collection
4. Approval of 2022 Budget Amendment #5: Re-appropriate Unspent 2021 Funds into 2022 for Fire Operating and Fire Capital Improvement Plan Funds
5. Approval of 2022 Budget Amendment #3: Adjust Salaries & Benefits in the Building Department
6. Approval of 2022 Budget Amendment #4: Add Salary, Benefits and Expenses to the IT Department Budget
7. Acceptance of Proposal – Hydraulic Sewer System Model Development, Calibration & Maintenance – DLZ Michigan
8. Acceptance of Proposal for Construction Engineering Services – 2022 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Project for Rehabilitation of Hidden Ln, Meyers and Major Pumping Stations – DLZ Michigan
9. Acceptance of Quote for Professional Well and Pump Maintenance Services – Clarkston Bluffs Booster Pump #1 Repair – Peerless Midwest
10. Acceptance of Quote for Professional Well and Pump Maintenance Services and Approve Budget Adjustment – Hillview Pump #3 Repair – Peerless Midwest
11. Approval of 2022 CCTV Sewer Preventative Maintenance Services and Blanket PO- Oakland County Cooperative Purchasing Program-Pipeline Management Co. Inc.
12. Approval of Sewer Maintenance Service Repairs and Blanket PO- Oakland County Cooperative Purchasing Agreement- Pipeline Management
13. Approval of the Purchase of Gravel from Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) – Repair of Township Dirt Roads
14. Waived the Township Procurement Policy, Accepted Quote and Approved Budget Adjustment – 2022 Road Chloride Program
M. CLOSED SESSION / BUDGET SESSION / STUDY SESSION:
1. Closed Session to Discuss Written Confidential Attorney Opinion pursuant to MCL 15.243(1)(g) and MCL 15.268(h)
Entered into Closed session at 7:00 P.M.
Resumed the Regular meeting at 7:19 P.M.
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Oakland County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) Monthly Report – February 2022
2. Minutes: Video Center Administrative Board Minutes – Final, November 17, 2021
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 7:20 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cari J. Neubeck, MiPMC II / CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, March 23, 2022