Public Notice: Synopsis, Independence Township Board of Trustees regular meeting, Nov. 15, 2022

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
November 15, 2022

A. A 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: Fisher, Neubeck, Brown, Aliaga, Moraco, Nallamothu, Ritchie
Absent: None
Also Present: David McKee, DPW Director; Brian Oppmann, Planning & Zoning Director; Dave Piché, Fire Chief; Rick Yaeger, Budget & Operations Analyst; Richard Carlisle, Carlisle Wortman Associates; Brittney Ellis, Township Attorney
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approval of Agenda as Presented
E. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Supervisor Fisher; Trustee Aliaga
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: Christy Giampetroni; Paul Giampetroni
G. PUBLIC HEARING: None
H. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: Creation and Implementation of a Downtown Development Authority to Improve the
Dixie Highway Corridor
I. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
J. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Request to Approve the Board of Trustees Regular and Special Meeting Minutes of November 1,
2022
2. Request to Approve the November 8, 2022 Check Run ($286,702.09), Ratify the 2022 External
Wire/EFT/ACH Transfer Activity of September ($1,378,151.06)
3. Request to Adopt Resolution – 2023 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Schedule
K. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
L. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Final Site Plan for the Market of Waldon Village II in Phase 3 of the PUD
2. (A) Approval of the 2nd Reading of the Amendment to the Eagle Ridge at Morgan Lake PRD with the Addition of 4.79 Acres and Final Site Plan Approval of an Amendment Phase 2 of the Development to Include 24 Single Family Homes
(B) Approval of the 1st Reading of the Amendments to Ordinance Granting the Morgan Lake PRD
3. Approval of Proposal from Nowak & Fraus for Waldon Center Drive Intersection Improvements
4. Accept the 2021 Sashabaw Corridor Improvement Authority Annual Report
5. Request to Approve the Formation of the Morgan Lake Improvement Board – No Action Was Taken
6. Approval of the 2nd Reading and Adoption of Proposed Amendment to Chapter 50, Zoning Ordinance, Section 11.08 Lake Access Regulations
7. Authorize the Disposal of Asset – Fire Department Utility Terrain Vehicle
8. Approval of Amendment to Interior Facilities Improvements Design – Fire Station #1
9. (A) Authorize Disposal of Asset – Fire Department 2007 Chevrolet Ambulance
(B) Accept Quote for the Purchase of an Ambulance – Fire Department
10. Approval of Transfer of Fire Department Funds to Municipal Employees’ Retirement System of Michigan Defined Benefit Plan
11. Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement Between Waterford and Independence Townships for Sewer and Water Services
12. Approval of 2022 Budget Amendment #27
13. Approval of 2022 Budget Amendment #28
M. CLOSED SESSION / BUDGET SESSION / STUDY SESSION:
1. Budget Session: Review of 2023 Budgets for Sewer & Water CIP, Sewer, Water and Sashabaw
Regional Drain Funds
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Building Department Monthly Report – October 2022
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Clerk Neubeck; Trustee Aliaga; Trustee Nallamothu
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 10:39 P.M.

Respectfully Submitted,
Cari J. Neubeck, MiPMC II / CMC
Township Clerk

Published: Wednesday, November 30, 2022

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