SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
November 16, 2021
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, Ritchie
Absent: Nallamothu
Also Present: Lt. Todd Hill, OCSD Substation Commander; David McKee, DPW Director; Brian Oppmann, Planning & Zoning Director; Dave Piche, Fire Chief; Derek Smith, PRS Director; Rick Yaeger, Budget and Operations Analyst; Richard Carlisle, Carlisle, Wortman Associates; Dan Kelly, Township Attorney
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approval of Agenda as amended by relocating Item E. 1: Closed Session: Request to Enter Closed Session to Discuss a Confidential Legal Opinion pursuant to the Michigan Open Meetings Act, MCL 15.268(h) and MCL 15.243(1)(g) after M. Regular Business.
E. CLOSED SESSION / BUDGET SESSION / STUDY SESSION:
1. Closed Session: Request to Enter Closed Session to Discuss a Confidential Legal Opinion pursuant to the Michigan Open Meetings Act, MCL 15.268(h) and MCL 15.243(1)(g) – Relocated after M. Regular Business
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Derek Smith
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Public Hearing: 2022 Annual Budget
The Public Hearing opened at 6:05 PM
Comments: None
The Public Hearing closed at 6:47 PM
2. Public Hearing: PY 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application
The Public Hearing opened at 6:48 PM
Comments: None
The Public Hearing closed at 6:50 PM
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS: None
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Request to Approve the Board of Trustees Regular / Budget Meeting Minutes of November 2, 2021
2. Request to Approve the November 9, 2021, Check Run ($500,563.17) and Ratify the November 12, 2021, Payroll ($263,698.22)
3. Request to Approve Amendment to Previously Adopted Motion #2021-06-107-a – Purchase of Ambulance and Rescind Motion #2021-06-107-b – Fire Department
4. Request to Approve Amendment to Previously Adopted Motion #2021-06-108 – Purchase of Power -PRO XT and MTS Power Load Equipment – Fire Department
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of the 1st Reading and Introduction of a Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment to Chapter 50 (Zoning Ordinance), to Rezone 6232 Waldon Road from R-1R Rural Residential to R-1A Single Family Residential
2. Approval of the 1st Reading and Introduction of an Amendment to Chapter 50 (Zoning Ordinance), Revisions to Section 4.10(D) R-2 Multiple Family Residential Setbacks
3. Approval of the PY 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CBDG) Application
4. Approval of Agreement – 2021-2022 Clarkston Area Youth Assistance (CAYA) Sponsorship Funding
5. Adoption of the Parks, Recreation and Seniors Risk Management Policy and Plan – Updated 2021
6. Approval of the Brady Lodge Rental Agreement (w/Alcohol) – Wiltsie’s, Saturday, November 27, 2021
7. Approval of the Purchase of Walker Mower from Oakland Lawn Equipment-Lakeview Cemetery
8. Approval of 2021 Budget Amendment #38: PT Wages & Scanning for the Building Department and Gas for Sewer
9. Approval of One Year Extension – Professional Legal Services Agreements
Relocated Item:
E. CLOSED SESSION / BUDGET SESSION / STUDY SESSION:
1. Closed Session: Request to Enter Closed Session to Discuss a Confidential Legal Opinion pursuant to the Michigan Open Meetings Act, MCL 15.268(h) and MCL 15.243(1)(g)
Entered Closed Session at 7:55 P.M.
Returned from Closed Session at 8:15 P.M
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Oakland County Sheriff’s Department (OSCD) Monthly Report, October, 2021
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Lt. Hill, Trustee Ritchie, Trustee Brown, Clerk Neubeck
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular / Budget Meeting adjourned at 8:16 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cari J. Neubeck, MiPMCII / CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, November 24, 2021