NOTICE OF SECOND READING
AMENDMENTS TO ZONING MAP, ORDINANCE NO. 26
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a SECOND READING at its Regular Meeting on Thursday, August 14, 2008, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI to consider the following proposed amendments to Springfield Township’s Zoning Map, Ordinance No. 26:
P.I. #07-18-251-009, owned by Springfield Township and located at 12000 Davisburg Rd. between Davisburg Rd. and the CN Railroad tracks, is proposed to be rezoned as follows:
1. The circular-shaped area encompassing the Springfield Township Library and General Office facilities (called the Civic Center) is proposed to be rezoned in its entirety to PS – Public Service from its current mixed zoning of RC – Resource Conservation, PR – Parks and Recreation, and PS – Public Service.
2. The remainder of the Township-owned property located between Davisburg Rd. and the CN Railroad tracks, and known as the Shiawassee Basin Preserve, is proposed to be rezoned in its entirety to PR – Parks and Recreation, from its current mixed zoning of RC – Resource Conservation, PR – Parks and Recreation, and PS – Public Service

The purpose of the proposed rezonings is to align zoning boundaries/designations with existing and future uses.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that documents related to the proposed rezonings may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours. Written comments may be submitted to the Springfield Township Clerk up until the time of the Second Reading . Those persons needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510.
NANCY STROLE, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Publish 7-23-08

NOTICE OF SECOND READING
AMENDMENTS TO ZONING MAP, ORDINANCE NO. 26
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a SECOND READING at its Regular Meeting on Thursday, August 14, 2008, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI to consider the following proposed amendments to Springfield Township’s Zoning Map, Ordinance No. 26:
P.I. #07-18-251-009, owned by Springfield Township and located at 12000 Davisburg Rd. between Davisburg Rd. and the CN Railroad tracks, is proposed to be rezoned as follows:
1. The circular-shaped area encompassing the Springfield Township Library and General Office facilities (called the Civic Center) is proposed to be rezoned in its entirety to PS – Public Service from its current mixed zoning of RC – Resource Conservation, PR – Parks and Recreation, and PS – Public Service.
2. The remainder of the Township-owned property located between Davisburg Rd. and the CN Railroad tracks, and known as the Shiawassee Basin Preserve, is proposed to be rezoned in its entirety to PR – Parks and Recreation, from its current mixed zoning of RC – Resource Conservation, PR – Parks and Recreation, and PS – Public Service

The purpose of the proposed rezonings is to align zoning boundaries/designations with existing and future uses.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that documents related to the proposed rezonings may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours. Written comments may be submitted to the Springfield Township Clerk up until the time of the Second Reading . Those persons needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510.
NANCY STROLE, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Publish 7-23-08

NOTICE OF SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 80 MINING CONTROL ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a SECOND READING at its Regular Meeting beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 to consider adoption of, and receive comments on, the following proposed new ordinance, Ordinance No. 80, Mining Control Ordinance.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
ORDINANCE NO. 80
MINING CONTROL ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE MINING OPERATIONS WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD ORDAINS:
SECTION 1 – NAME
This Ordinance shall be known as the Springfield Township Mining Control Ordinance.
SECTION 2 ? PURPOSE
The purpose of this Ordinance is to protect the health, safety and welfare of citizens and persons within Springfield Township by regulating mining operations.
SECTION 3 ? definitions
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Applicant? means the person making application for a permit under this article.?
Hazardous wastes? means a solid waste, or a combination of solid wastes, which because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics may:?
(1) Cause, or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality, or an increase in serious irreversible, or incapacitating reversible illness; or
(2) Pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, or disposed of, or otherwise managed.
Industrial waste? means any waste substance or combination thereof resulting from any process of industry, manufacturing, trade, or business, or from the development of any agricultural or natural resource, excluding common rubbish and garbage.?
Mineral mining? or? mining? means the excavation, stripping, removal or processing of gravel, sand, clay, stones, rock, aggregates, or other soils, including overburden, or the storage or transporting of such minerals and soils on a mining site, or the reclamation of the site after removal, excavation, stripping, and/or processing of the minerals or soil.?
Owner? means any person with an ownership interest in the site.?
Permit holder? or? operator? means the person receiving a permit under this article.?
Sewage? means water-carried human or animal wastes from septic tanks, water closets, residences, building, industrial and municipal establishments, or other places, together with such groundwater infiltration, subsurface water, mixtures of industrial wastes or other wastes as may be present.?
Site? means a parcel or unit of land on which mining operations have been, are, or are proposed to be conducted.?
Special solid waste? means hazardous wastes, radioactive waste, agricultural waste, industrial waste or sludges and sewage residues, whether or not compounded, mixed, combined, bound, or contained with or within, or bonded to, captured or fixed by, or entrained within any other material through any chemical or physical process or a combination thereof, or in any other fashion.?
SECTION 4 – Permits
(a) Permit requirements.? From and after the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived, no person shall own or operate a mineral mining site in the Township, except in accordance with a permit issued pursuant to this article and in accordance with the requirements of this article. A permit issued pursuant to this article shall be nontransferable.?
(b) Compliance with other ordinances and regulations.? The grant of a permit under this article does not relieve the applicant from compliance with, as well as from applying for and receiving any approvals required by, the Township Zoning Ordinance, or any other applicable law, ordinance or regulation.?
(c) No permits required. No permit shall be required for any of the following:
(1) Excavations for the construction buildings and structures for which a building permit has been issued;
(2) For the moving, grading or leveling of earth or rock materials by a property owner solely upon his residential property as required for home construction or improvement, landscaping, lawn maintenance, or gardening. Whether or not a permit is required for any activity described in this subsection, any fill should be placed so it will not exceed a minimum slope ratio of 4 feet horizontal to 1 foot vertical from any adjacent property owner and not block any natural drainage course;
(3) For the filling of land for purposes of construction or land balancing where the land is low (but is not considered a wetland pursuant to applicable law) and in need of fill so long as the fill does not contain any refuse, is not a commercial operation and not more than 1,000 cubic yards of fill are deposited in any calendar year; provided further that in no event shall a permit under this ordinance be required for repair or construction of a private driveway.
(4) For the removal of soil when no more than 1,000 cubic yards are removed in any calendar year;
(5) Excavations or land balancing in connection with development of property pursuant to a site plan, condominium plan, or subdivision plan previously approved by the Township;
(6) Excavations or land balancing in connection with the installation or repair of a septic system for which any required permit has been secured from the Oakland County Health Division.
(d) Administrative review. Where a permit is required due to the volume of cubic yards to be distributed yet a minimum impact is apparent, an administrative review performed by the Township Supervisor or his/her designee will be allowed to prevent unnecessary and costly information from being submitted. A minimum administrative review fee, as established by resolution of the Township Board, will be charged for this review. The Township Supervisor or his/her designee may allow the processing of an application with less than all the information otherwise required by this ordinance.
section 5 – Application procedure for mining permit
(a) Mining permit application procedure.? The following application procedure shall be complied with prior to the commencement or continuation of any mining which exists or is proposed as of or after the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived. The application form shall be obtained from the Township clerk.?
(1) All applicants shall use the form provided by the Township clerk, accompanied by the documents listed on that form. All licenses are annual in nature and all licenses expire on May 15 of each license year. To be considered for renewal, 15 copies of the proper application with required attachments must be submitted to the Township on or before November 30 of the year preceding the applied for renewal is to commence May 15.
(2) Upon receipt of any application, the Township engineer shall review the application and attachments, physically inspect the premises to determine compliance with the previous year mining and reclamation plans, and report to the Planning Commission on compliance with an engineering feasibility of the respective reclamation plans and to the Township Board on the compliance with the previous year’s mining operation plan and engineering considerations, an estimate of the cost of reclamation upon abandonment for bond amount purposes, and general safety, drainage and other engineering considerations of the permit application. The report by the Township engineer to the Planning Commission shall be rendered no later than the regular February meeting of the Planning Commission and to the Township Board, no later than the regular March meeting of the Township Board.
(3) Planning commission recommendation.? The initial and/or subsequent applications for a mining permit shall be referred by the Township Board to the Township Planning Commission for study and recommendation. The Planning Commission shall issue a recommendation based upon (i) the effect of the proposed mining operation and the proposed reclamation plan on the site, adjacent, and surrounding properties, and the Township as a whole; and (ii) the relationship between the proposed mining operation and proposed reclamation plan and the Township’s Zoning Ordinance and the master plan.?
(4) The Township Planning Commission shall report its recommendation to the Township Board on or before the regular March meeting of the Township Board. The Township Board shall make final determination on issuance, renewal or nonrenewal of the mining license on or before May 15 of the respective year. Failure of the Township Planning Commission or Township Board to act by the time frames mandated above shall not result in an automatic renewal for a one-year renewal period, but such failure merely results in an extension of the existing annual license for an additional period up to the time of final determination by the Township Board.
(b) Application contents.? The contents of an application for a for mining permit shall be as follows:?
(1) Name of the owner, or owners, of land from which removal is to be made;
(2) Name and address of applicant making a request for such permit;
(3) Name and address of the person who will be conducting the actual removal operation;
(4) Location, size, and legal description of the area from which the removal is to be made;
(5) Location of the processing plant and type of plant to be used;
(6) Detailed statement as to the exact type of materials or resources to be removed, and the estimated number of cubic yards;
(7) Proposed method of removal, general haul route, and whether blasting or other use of explosives will be required;
(8) General description of types of equipment to be used;
(9) Duration of proposed operation, and location, timing, and any other relevant details with respect to the phasing and progression of work on the site;
(10) Proposed method of filling excavation where mining results in extensive under-surface extension.
(11) A vertical aerial photograph (submitted on an annual basis), enlarged to a scale to fit on a 24-inch by 36-inch blueprint, from original photograph flown at a negative scale no smaller than one inch equals 660 feet. The date of the aerial photograph shall be certified, and shall have been flown at such time as the foliage shall be off of onsite trees. If there are changes in the topography from the date of the photograph, an accompanying text shall be provided explaining each change. The photograph shall be provided from an aerial flight having occurred within six months prior to the application filing date. The vertical photograph shall cover:
a. All land anticipated to be mined in the application, together with adjoining land owned by the applicant;
b. All contiguous land which is or has been used by the owner or leasehold applicant for mineral extraction and/or processing and/or storage, and all contiguous land in which the applicant or any affiliate has a current interest;
c. All lands within 200 feet of a proposed mining area;
d. All private and public roads from which access to the property may be immediately gained;
e. Boundary of the entire planned mining area by courses and distance;
f. Site topography and natural features including location of watercourses within the planned mining area;
g. Means of vehicular access to the proposed operation.
(12) A mining and reclamation plan incorporating the updated contour base map drawn to a scale of no greater than one inch equals 200 feet and containing elevation contours at a maximum five-foot interval. The mining and reclamation plan shall show final elevation contours for the entire site and shall identify areas to be mined and reclaimed under the mining year in which a permit is being applied for. The mining and reclamation plan shall contain the following general information:
a. General area of completely reclaimed land;
b. General area of reclamation underway;
c. General area currently used for topsoil and overburden storage;
d. General area proposed for reclamation during the mining permit year;
e. General area proposed for topsoil and overburden storage during the mining permit year;
f. The acreage for each area shown on the mining and reclamation plan;
g. A description of the methods and materials proposed for reclamation including placement of topsoil and planting materials.
h. A schedule for reclamation activities.
(13) A surety performance bond to cover full reclamation for current and past operations at the site (including any mining activities prior to the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived) in an amount approved by the Township based upon recommendation of the Township engineer, which bond shall be continued until all property where mining was conducted is fully reclaimed, at which time the bond shall be released. The form and content of the bond shall be approved by the Township attorney. As acreage is reclaimed, the permit holder’s bonding requirements will be reduced on a per acre basis. Mining activity shall only be permitted in areas of the subject properties for which the bond was posted, and there shall be no mining in any area which was not taken into consideration in the determination of the bond amount. The bond amount shall remain in effect for three years from the date of issuance of the initial permit. The Township may review and adjust the bond amount annually.
(14) Any other information deemed necessary by the Planning Commission and/or Township Board in order to make its recommendation or decision.
(15) The signature of the owner of the site, consenting to the application and agreeing to be bound by all the provisions of the permit and this article.
(c) Fees.? The application and any renewal permits shall be accompanied by a processing fee, to be paid by the applicant in an amount established by the Township Board.?
(d) Renewal of annual permit.? The mining permit shall be annual in nature and shall expire on May 15 of each year. To renew the mining permit for the parcel or parcels being mined the Township Board shall receive a report from the Township engineer as to compliance with the originally proposed plan by the applicant. Upon finding the applicant has complied with the plan, another mining permit may be issued, subject to compliance with the provisions of this article. In the event of a dispute regarding the renewal of a mining permit, the Township Board may refer the matter to the Township Planning Commission for study and recommendation.?
(e) Standards for approval and requirements.? ?
(1) The Township Board shall grant or renew a permit under this article only if it finds that the applicant has demonstrated all of the following:
a. The proposed mining operation shall not result in a probable impairment, pollution, and/or destruction of the air, water, natural resources and public trust therein.
b. The proposed mining operation shall not result in a probable impairment to the water table and/or private wells of property owners within the reasonably anticipated area of impact during and subsequent to the operation.
c. The proposed mining operation shall not create a probable impairment and/or unreasonable alteration in the course, quantity, and quality of surface water, groundwater and/or the watershed anticipated to be impacted by the operation.
d. The proposed mining operation shall be compatible with surrounding land uses currently in existence, or reasonably anticipated to be in existence during the operation of the mining operation, based upon application of generally accepted planning standards and principles.
e. The proposed mining operation shall not unreasonably burden the capacity of public services and facilities.
f. The proposed mining operation shall have immediate and direct access to a road having the necessary and appropriate load bearing and traffic volume capacity in relation to the proposed intensity of the use.
g. The proposed mining operation shall not unreasonably impact surrounding property and/or property along all routes, endurance of noise, dust, air, water, odor, light and/or vibration, and further, shall not unreasonably impact upon persons receiving the operation in terms of aesthetics.
(2) If, in the opinion of the Township Board, approval should be granted, it shall establish the following:
a. Identify the person, contractor or subcontractor who will be doing the removal and indicate that no other individuals shall be allowed to work on the site.
b. Set a reasonable time limit for all mining and hauling operations and a reasonable time extension for the land to be completely restored.
c. Indicate hours of operation.
d. Set the amount of the bond to ensure final restoration of the property as provided by subsection (b)(13) of this section.
e. Establish the frequency of engineering reports to be prepared by a local engineering firm and to be reviewed by the Township engineer.
f. Establish the frequency of on-site inspections to be made by the Township engineer and establish the amount of cash deposit necessary to cover such on-site inspections.
g. Establish any other reasonable conditions and requirements as deemed necessary to adequately protect the general health, safety, and welfare of the Township.
SECTION 6 – Standards, required improvements and reclamation
(a) Fencing and screening.? A permit holder shall maintain and install/repair as necessary a four-foot high farm type fence along the outside perimeter of all areas where mining activities have or are to occur. Fencing shall not be required along the common property lines for sites owned by the permit holder. The fencing must be continuous and in good repair so as to secure the subject property from trespassers.?
(1) During the mining and reclamation period, the permit holder shall maintain such fence. Any necessary repairs to the fencing shall be promptly made by the mining operators so as to maintain the integrity and continuity of the fence along the outside perimeter of the mining site properties.
(2) All fenced areas shall be conspicuously posted with ‘NO TRESPASSING? signs, which shall be of sturdy and rigid material. A permit holder shall replace any missing signs on or about April 15, June 15, August 15, and October 15 of each year during the mining period.
(b) Hours of operation.? A permit holder may carry on mining activities during the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., except during daylight savings time when the closing time can be extended to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and as the hours may be amended from time to time. Mining activities are defined as the operation of mining machinery and the processing plant. Mining and/or trucking activities shall not occur on Sunday without advance authorization from the Township Supervisor or his/her designee. The limitation of operations on legal holidays (determined by resolution of the Township) shall be the same as the limitation applicable to Sundays.?
(c) Road access.? The proposed mining operation shall have immediate and direct access to a paved road having a planned right-of way of not less than 120 feet, and having necessary and appropriate load bearing and traffic volume capacity in relation to the proposed intensity of the use.?
(d) Road maintenance.? Access roads (excluding roads under the jurisdiction of the Road Commission for Oakland County) to and within the subject properties shall be maintained by the permit holder so as to maintain the roads in adequate condition for access purposes and to minimize the dust arising from the use of such roads. Such maintenance shall be accomplished through the application of chloride, water, and/or similar dust retardant material. In the event notification is received from any other county and/or state agency having jurisdiction over the affected public roadway regarding maintenance requirements, the notified mining operators shall promptly take whatever appropriate action is necessary to address the agency’s requirements.?
(e) Operation of use.? All equipment and facilities used in the production, processing, or transportation of sand, gravel, or stone on the subject properties by the permit holder shall be constructed, maintained, and operated in such a manner as to eliminate, insofar as practicable, noises, vibrations, or dust which interfere with the reasonable use and enjoyment of surrounding property. Where feasible, the processing plants and accessory equipment shall be located below the average grade of the surrounding parcels so as to effectuate screening from sight, noise, dust, and vibration.?
(f) Noise standards.? The permit holder shall not operate any equipment on the subject properties at any time or under any condition so as to cause a level of sound which exceeds that allowable by Section 17.03 of the Township Zoning Ordinance. All measurements shall be made at the property line. Noise levels may be increased by ten decibels for a period of not to exceed 15 minutes in any one hour period. The Township Supervisor/designee may grant a temporary waiver of this requirement for a period not in excess of 30 days.?
(g) Lighting.? All lighting used on the subject properties to illuminate the mining area, access roads, stockpile area, and similar use area shall be directed away from all surrounding property. Shielding of lighting may be required by the Township where such lighting shines directly toward a residential use and/or a county road.?
(h) Drainage.? Proper drainage shall be provided at all times on the subject properties by the permit holder to prevent the collection and stagnation of water, and surface water shall at all times be directed in such a manner so as not to create an adverse impact to the adjoining properties; provided, however, that the maintenance of the natural flow of surface water shall not be deemed an adverse impact. There shall be no creation of an adverse impact to the water table in the area.?
(i) Termination and reclamation.? The mining sites shall be reclaimed in a manner such that no final slopes shall have grades in excess of one foot vertical to three feet horizontal except with regard to submerged slopes which shall be graded from the waters edge at a grade not in excess of one foot vertical to seven feet horizontal for a distance of not less than ten feet, nor more than 50 feet. In such cases as the reclamation plan provides for a permanent water area, excavations shall be made to a water depth of at least ten feet below the low water mark, for at least 80 percent of the entire water area. All mining activities are to occur at least 100 feet from the nearest property line (exclusive of a common property line with other permit holders or active mining operators), provided all processing and stockpiling shall be conducted at least 200 feet from the nearest property line (exclusive of common property line with other permit holders or active mining operators). Where the property is currently disturbed within the exterior 25-foot setback, as indicated on the submitted mining and reclamation plan, the disturbed property shall be fully reclaimed in accordance with the reclamation plan details. Reclamation activities shall consist of the grading necessary to effectuate a smooth transition in site grades and stabilization of all disturbed areas with topsoil, seed, and mulch and may extend up to the 25-foot setback line. The submitted mining and reclamation plan shall include turf establishment specification acceptable to the Township engineer.?
(j) Excavation filling.? In the event filling of the mined area is necessary in the course of reclamation, the fill material shall be inert materials only and shall not consist of and/or contain any organic waste, hazardous waste, radioactive waste, agricultural waste, industrial waste, or sludges and sewage residues, whether or not compounded, mixed, combined, bound, or contained within any other material through any chemical or physical process or a combination thereof, or in any other fashion; and moreover, such fill material shall not contain any other material which will, or is likely to, impair or harm the air, water, and natural resources, and public trust therein, and/or the public health and safety.?
(k) Cessation of mining.? Upon cessation of all mining operations, except stockpiles, the operator within a reasonable period of time not exceeding 12 months thereafter, shall remove all plant structures, buildings, stockpiles, and equipment unless such building or structures can be lawfully used in the district in which the structures, buildings, stockpiles and equipment are located. Storage and stockpiling of mined products after cessation of mining activities may be permitted by the Township Board by annual permit for that purpose only. In no event shall any additional materials be allowed to be added to these stockpiles and such a permit shall not interfere with or excuse reclamation as provided by this article.?
(l) Monitoring.? Three times during each mining year, upon seven days? notice provided to the owner, permit holder, or designated agent. The Township engineer shall inspect the mining sites with the permit holder and his representative present if possible. The detail of the inspection shall be determined in a reasonable exercise of discretion by the Township engineer. All efforts shall be made toward a mutual cooperation during such inspections, toward the ends of allowing such inspection to be expeditiously and accurately undertaken, and minimizing interference with the operation. The Township engineer shall be responsible for inspections hereunder, and shall, at all times, have the right to peaceably enter upon the subject property for the purpose of conducting inspections to ensure compliance. In the event the Township engineer shall determine that a violation of any of the provisions of this article exists, notice of such fact shall be sent to the permit holder with a copy of such notice to the Township Board. Such monitoring by the Township engineer shall in no way limit access to the mining sites by authorized Township personnel, subject to applicable laws and ordinances, in the exercise of their official Township duties.?
(m) Failure to implement reclamation plan.? In the event the permit holder fails to implement the reclamation plan in accordance with the approved reclamation schedule, then upon 15 days? notice to the owner and the permit holder, the Township shall be entitled to enter onto the subject property and take all actions necessary to comply with the reclamation plan. The Township may use any or all of the bond proceeds to accomplish the reclamation. In the event the Township is unable to utilize the bond proceeds for any reason, or if the bond proceeds are insufficient to complete the restoration, the Township shall have a lien against the site to recover all of the Township’s expenses in reclamation, including any court costs, fees, attorney fees and engineering fees, which lien shall be enforceable in the same manner as provided by law for the collection of special assessments, or using the then applicable provisions of state law for foreclosure of mortgages by advertisement, or by suit against the permit holder and/or the owner. The election of any remedy shall be at the sole option of the Township and election of one remedy shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other remedy.?
SECTION 7 – Operational requirements during mining activities; authority to direct future action
In the preparation of this article, it is recognized that it is impossible to foresee all of the activities in connection with the mining operation which could potentially result in hazards to the public health, safety and welfare. Therefore, the Township Board shall be authorized to direct that actions of the permit holder be taken or ceased in order to prevent immediate and identified harm to the public health, safety and welfare in connection with the mining operation. The permit holder shall comply with such directive. However, in the event such a directive is given, the permit holder shall: (i) be entitled to a written notice identifying the reason for the directive, and specifying the action which is to be taken or ceased; and (ii) be entitled to a hearing before the Township Board upon request. Such hearing shall be conducted at the next regular Township Board meeting, or at a special meeting the Supervisor/designee may call for this purpose. Without limitation, hazards which could trigger the application of this section would include the effect of the mining operation on the water table of the subject property and surrounding and adjacent properties, including effects on private wells in the area.
SECTION 8 – Violations and penalties; revocation of permit; nuisance as municipal civil infraction
(a) Revocation of permit.? The Township Supervisor/designee or the Township engineer as authorized by the Township Board, may at their discretion notify the owner and/or operator of any violation of the permit and/or of this article and upon failure of the owner and/or operator to abate such violation within a reasonable time stated in the notice after mailing of such notice, such mineral mining site may be summarily closed, and the permit therefor, suspended or revoked, and resort had to the bond for restoration. Any owner and/or operator aggrieved by any notice sent pursuant to this section, may file a written request for a hearing before the Township Board. The request should set forth why the operation site should not be summarily closed, the permit suspended or revoked, and/or resort had to the bond. If a request for a hearing is received, by the Township Board, the Board shall accord rudimentary due process to the owner and/or operator who requested the hearing by giving such owner and/or operator notice of the time and place of the hearing, an opportunity to be heard through counsel or otherwise, and shall make an impartial determination of whether a violation of this article has occurred and whether the health and safety of persons and/or property require the suspension or revocation of such license. Upon receipt of a request for a hearing, the Township Board may, at the request of the Township Supervisor/designee or engineer properly authorized by the Township, summarily close the site pending the hearing, if it is determined that the health and safety of person and/or property require such action.?
(b) Nuisance; municipal civil infraction.? Any violation of this article is hereby determined to be a nuisance per se, and the Township Board, or any aggrieved person, may institute suit to have such nuisance abated. A violation of this article is deemed to be a municipal civil infraction.?
SECTION 9 – Interpretation, conflicting regulations, restrictions
The provisions of this article shall be liberally interpreted in order to promote and accomplish the purposes of this article as set forth in the preamble to the ordinance from which this article is derived. Any limitations set forth in this article shall be construed as the minimum limitations. Whenever any provision of this article imposes more stringent requirements, regulations, restrictions or limitations than are imposed or required by the provisions of any other ordinance or law, then the provisions of this article shall govern. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this article and the applicable sections of the zoning regulations dealing with mineral mining and extractive operations, those provisions which are deemed more restrictive shall apply.
SECTION 10 – SEVERABILITY
The various parts, sections and clauses of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 11 ? REPEALER
Ordinance No. 70 Excavation and Extraction ordinance is hereby repealed and additionally, all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect.
SECTION 12 ? SAVINGS CLAUSE
Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court or any rights acquired or any liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Section 11 o

NOTICE
BOARD OF REVIEW
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
The Charter Township of Springfield Board of Review will meet at the Springfield Township Hall, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg Michigan for the purpose of hearing appeals for the year 2003 assessments.
Any questions regarding the value or classification placed on properties may be reviewed with the assessing staff prior to this meeting. Anyone wishing to appeal the assessment or classification before the Board of Review must make an appointment In advance. Appointments may be made from 8:30 to 4:30 daily by phoning 248-846-6530. All appointments should be made before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 12th , 2003.
The Board of Review meetings are scheduled as follows:
Tuesday, March 4th: *9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(*Organizational meeting ONLY)
Monday, March 10th: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 12th: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tentative Equalization Ratio: Tentative Equalization Factor:
Real: 50% Real: 1.00000
Personal: 50% Personal: 1.00000
You may appeal by letter to the Board of Review. Springfield Charter Township, 12000 Davisburg Road, P.O. Box 1038, Davisburg, Michigan 48350-1038, All letters must be received before 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 12th, 2003. Anyone needing a special accommodation at a Board of Review meeting should contact the Assessor’s Office at least two (2) business days prior to the meeting at 248-846-6530.
Greg F. Zamenski, CMAE III, Chief Assessor
Springfield Charter Township

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
NOTICE OF HEARING ON SOFTWATER LAKE IMPROVEMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
1. That the Township Board of the Charter Township of Springfield has tentatively declared its intention to have Softwater Lake improved during 2004, 2005 and 2006 by the eradication or control of aquatic weeds and plants by harvesting weeds in selective locations of the lake, as needed, and to hire a consultant to perform a Lake Study to determine the condition of the lake, success of treatment, recommended short and long range treatment measures, and other information pertinent to the eradication and control of aquatic weeds and plants.
2. That plans as described in item #1 were prepared by the Township Supervisor, at an estimated $35,000.00 cost of improvement over three years, and are on file with the Township Clerk.
3. That the Township Board has tentatively designated all lots, parcels or condominium units with direct frontage on Softwater Lake, except any condominium’s common areas used for access for non lakefront units, and excluding that portion of Softwater Lake Condominiums lying east of Blue Water Dr. constituting the special assessment district against which the costs of the above-described improvements are to be assessed.
4. That the Township Board shall meet at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, Michigan on September 11, 2003, at 6:30 p.m. to hear and consider any objections to the improvement and to said special assessment district.
5. That the owner of or party in interest in property to be assessed, or his or her agent, may appear in person to protest or object to the improvement or special assessment, or may protest or object by letter filed with the Township Clerk at or prior to the date and time of the hearing, in which case appearance in person is not required.
6. That the Township Board may, after consideration of any objections, proceed to carry out the improvements, unless written objections to the improvement are filed by the record owners of land constituting more than 20% of the total land area in the proposed special assessment district at or before the hearing an September 11, 2003.
7. If the Township approves the making of the improvements, a special assessment may be levied against properties that benefit from the improvements. Act 186 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1973, as amended, provides that the special assessment must be protested at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming the special assessment roll before the Michigan Tax Tribunal may acquire jurisdiction of any dispute involving the special assessment. The hearing for the purpose of confirming the special assessment roll will be held, if at all, at some time in the future pursuant to notice given as required by law. Appearance and protest at such hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that records pertaining to the proposed lake improvement may be examined at the Clerk’s Office, Charter Township of Springfield, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, Michigan during regular office hours, Monday through Friday, until the date of the Public Hearing. Anyone needing special accommodation should contact the Township Clerk at least two (2) business days in advance of the meeting.
Nancy Strole, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield

NOTICE OF CHANGE
Effective January 1, 2012 the Oakland Press will be the official publication of legal notices for the Charter Township of Springfield.
Laura, Moreau, Clerk
Published: December 28, 2011

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 26
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a PUBLIC HEARING at its Regular Meeting on Monday, January 16, 2012, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 to receive comments on the following proposed amendments to Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND
ORDINANCE NO. 26, ZONING ORDINANCE
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ORDAINS:
Ordinance No. 26, the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Springfield is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION ONE’Amendments
ARTICLE IX ? C-1 LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, Subsection 9.01-Principal Uses Permitted is amended as follows:
Add:
9. Public utility buildings, such as telephone exchanges, electronic transformer stations, and similar uses, excluding outdoor storage.
ARTICLE X ? C-2 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, Subsection 10.01-Principal Uses Permitted is amended as follows:
Add:
12 . Public utility buildings, such as telephone exchanges, electronic transformer stations, and similar uses, excluding outdoor storage.
SECTION TWO’Balance of Ordinance Remains in Effect
The balance of Ordinance No. 26 shall remain in full force and effect, except as specifically modified herein.
SECTION THREE’Repealer
All ordinances or portions of ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION FOUR’Savings Clause
Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court or any rights acquired or any liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Section Three of this ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired, or affected by this ordinance.
SECTION FIVE’Severability
Should any provision or part of this Ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION SIX’Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect following publication in the manner prescribed by law. This Ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by law.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the complete text of Zoning Ordinance No. 26 and documents related to the proposed amendments may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours. Written comments may be submitted to the Springfield Township Clerk up until the time of the Public Hearing. Those persons needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510.
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Publish 12/28/11 Charter Township of Springfield

NOTICE OF SECOND READING
AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 26
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a SECOND READING at its Regular Meeting on Thursday, January 12, 2012, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 to consider the following proposed amendments to Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 26, ZONING ORDINANCE
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ORDAINS:
Ordinance No. 26, the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Springfield is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 1. Amendments
ARTICLE XVI ‘GENERAL PROVISIONS, Section 16.24 – Transient and Seasonal Display of Products or Materials Intended for Sale is hereby amended as follows:
1. Permit Requirements.
a. The outside sale of seasonal items which may include, but not be limited to, Christmas Trees, flowers and plants, pumpkins and other such seasonal items, and the temporary sale of any other merchandise and special events shall require a permit from the Township, unless such outside sales have received site plan approval. Special Events may include, but are not limited to, promotional sales, community events, or ceremonies.
b. Applications for seasonal or temporary sales or events shall be accompanied by a scaled drawing depicting the location of the proposed use, parking, drives, and signage.
c. Applications shall be filed with the Township a minimum of ten (10) days prior to the intended commencement of the sale or the event
d. Permits may be approved by the Township for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days.
e. Outside sales shall be confined to the area designated on an approved site plan and/or through the issuance of a permit as set forth in this Section.
f. Provided all other provisions in this Section are met, an organization or business that holds a number of events throughout the calendar year, which term ‘events? shall not be interpreted to mean a ‘sale?, may apply for an annual permit in accordance with the following additional provisions:
(1) Upon application to the Township for an annual permit, such organization shall provide a list and the date(s) of each event. An applicant who has been approved for an annual permit shall notify the Township not later than fourteen (14) days prior to an event which was not listed on the annual permit application. Exceptions to the fourteen (14) day requirement may be granted by the Township for fundraising events for disasters or emergencies.
(2) Provided such organization has been in compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance, it shall be allowed to apply for a renewal of its permit on an annual basis by application to the Township in accordance with the requirements of this section.
2. Sales Permitted in All Districts Without Permit.
a. Retail sale of products grown on the premises, provided that such retail sales are operated by the occupants of the premises.
3. Standards and Conditions.
a. Seasonal or temporary sales and events at the discretion of the Township may be located no closer to a public road right-of-way than the required front setback or existing building, whichever is less.
b. Seasonal or temporary sales and events shall not occupy or obstruct the use of any fire lane or more than ten (10) percent of the required off-street parking, provided use of such area does not materially affect the functioning of the site.
c. Ingress and egress shall be provided in a manner so as not to create a traffic hazard or a nuisance.
d. The Township will determine whether adequate access, circulation and off-street parking is available on the site to accommodate both the principal use and seasonal and temporary sales.
e. Signage for seasonal or temporary sales operations and events shall comply with the standards for temporary signs in Section 16.07.8 c. Pennants, streamers, and other prohibited signs are listed in Section 16.07.2.d.
f. Temporary tents and other temporary items used in conjunction with outdoor sales or events shall be approved by the Township. Upon discontinuance of the event or seasonal use, any temporary items shall be removed.
ARTICLE XVI ‘GENERAL PROVISIONS, Section 16.07 – Signs is hereby amended as follows:
Amend Subsection 16.07.2 General Conditions as follows:
2. General Conditions:
a. Location ? All signs must direct attention to a business or profession conducted on the premise or to a commodity, service or entertainment primarily sold, offered, manufactured, processed, or fabricated thereon.
b. Illumination ?
(1) No sign shall be illuminated by other than electrical means.
(2) The light from illuminated signs shall be directed in a manner that will not interfere with vehicular traffic or with the enjoyment or use of adjacent properties, nor directly shine onto adjacent or abutting properties.
c. Safety ?
(1) All permanent signs shall be erected and maintained in compliance with all applicable building codes, and other applicable ordinances governing construction within the Township. In the event of conflict between this Ordinance and other laws, the most restrictive shall govern.
(2) All signs shall be so placed as to not interfere with the visibility or effectiveness of any official traffic sign or signal; driver vision at any access point or intersection; or, pedestrian movement on any public sidewalk or safety path.
(3) No sign shall be erected, relocated or maintained so as to obstruct fire fighting or prevent free access to any door, window or fire escape.
d. Signs Prohibited Under this Ordinance. All signs not expressly permitted under this Ordinance are prohibited in the township. Such prohibited signs include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) Beacons;
(2) Pennants and/or streamers;
(3) Portable Signs, except those permitted in Section 16.07(8)(c) Temporary Signs;
(4) Roof Signs;
(5) Flags, except those representing the insignia of any nation, state, college or university, or other government organization.
(6) Inflatable signs and tethered balloons;
(7) Animated signs including: signs containing flashing, intermittent or moving lights or with moving or revolving parts. This provision is not intended to exclude those signs which give the time or temperature, provided no other animated messages are displayed.
(8) Signs affixed to utility poles or to trees, rocks, shrubs or natural features, provided signs on a rock denoting a site of historical significance or a person being honored may also be allowed.
(9) Signs which imitate traffic signals, traffic direction signs, or similar traffic control devices or signs which make use of words such as ‘Stop?, ‘Look?, ‘Danger?, or any other words, phrases, symbols or characters, in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
(10) Permanent signs (other than those erected by a public agency) which are located within or overhang the public right-of-way or on public property.
(11) Any strobe, flashing, or oscillating lights either from the interior or exterior of a building.
e. Signs Permitted in All Districts Without a Permit.
(1) Incidental signs which are intended to direct the flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic on private property. Incidental signs shall not exceed two (2) square feet in area and four (4) feet in height, shall contain no advertising and may be illuminated.
(2) Signs erected for traffic safety purposes by public road agencies.
(3) Federal, State, County or Local required signs on private property not to exceed six (6) square feet.
(4) Real estate and political signs subject to provisions of paragraph eight.
(5) Signs with no commercial message intended to display garage sales, family reunions, and other similar activities in the Township. These types of signs are allowed to be posted for a maximum of three (3) consecutive days and must be removed at the end of that time period.
Amend Subsection 16.07.4 Building Signs as follows:
4. Building Signs
a. General Requirements
(1) Within all non-residential zoning districts, a combination of building signs, not including window signs, are not to exceed the maximum sign area per table 4(b) for each zoning lot. Signage for multiple tenant shopping centers shall not exceed the total maximum square footage allowed for building signs in that district per zoning lot. If the maximum building sign size for a zoning lot on which a multiple tenant shopping center is located creates a condition where individual tenants within a shopping center have a maximum building sign size less than that enjoyed by a similar business on a separate zoning lot, the maximum building signage may be increased by the Township during site plan review. However, in such cases where the Township allows an increase of the maximum building signage for a multiple tenant shopping center, the maximum sign area (square feet) per tenant shall not exceed one (1) square foot of sign area per one (1) lineal foot of building frontage.
(2) Within all PUD Districts, the number and size of all signs shall be determined by the intended use of the premises, subject to the review and approval of the Township, during PUD plan review.
b. Maximum area requirements for building signs shall be applied within each Zoning District according to the following schedule:
Area (sq. ft.) Per One (1) Maximum Area
District Foot of Building Frontage in Sq. Ft.
OS 1 100
C-1 1 100
C-2 1 100
M-1 1 100
M-2 1 100
RC .5 50
c. Window Signs. Window signs are not counted towards total building signage and shall be permitted on the inside in commercial and office districts provided that the total combined area of such signs shall not exceed one-quarter (1/4) or twenty-five percent (25%) of the total window area.
Amend Subsection 16.07.6 Administration as follows:
6. Administration
a. Site Plan Review ? For new development subject to site plan review under the provisions of Section 18.07, the final site plan shall include a comprehensive sign plan including ground, building and directional sign locations and details. Any sign, other than directional signs and temporary signs, not included in the comprehensive sign plan at the time of final site plan approval shall be subject to Planning Commission approval.
b. Permits Required
(1) It shall be unlawful to display, erect, relocate, or make structural or dimensional alterations to any sign without obtaining a sign permit.
(2) A permit shall be issued by the Township only if the proposed sign meets all the requirements of the Ordinance.
(3) If a proposed alteration is limited to the information to be communicated on the sign, and structural modification shall not be required, no permit shall be required.
(4) Each application for a sign permit shall be accompanied by fees, established by the Township Board.
(5) The application for a sign permit shall be made by the owner or tenant of the property on which the sign is to be located, or his authorized agent, or a sign contractor. Such applications shall be made in writing on forms furnished by the Township and shall be signed by the applicant and owner.
Amend Subsection 16.07.8 Other Permitted Signs as follows:
8. Other Permitted Signs. The following temporary signs shall be permitted in accordance with the regulations herein.
a. Permitted Real Estate
(1) One (1) non-illuminated sign of six (6) square feet or less shall be allowed without permit for advertising land or buildings for rent, lease, or sale, provided such signs are located on the property intended to be rented, leased, or sold.
(2) One (1) non-illuminated sign in excess of six (6) square feet used for advertising land or buildings for rent, lease or sale may be permitted by the Township in any district provided such signs are located on the property intended to be rented, leased, or sold. Such signs shall not exceed an area of sixteen (16) square feet and height of four (4) feet in all single family residential districts, an area of thirty-two (32) square feet and height of six (6) feet in all other districts, and be removed upon the completion of sale or full rental or leasing of the property. Signs of this type require a sign permit and review by the Township, taking into consideration the general conditions described in subsection (2); the size of such sign to be that as reasonably determined by the Township to allow the sign to be visible to traffic, taking into consideration traffic speed, roadway width, zoning district, and any other relevant factors.
(3) One (1) non-illuminated free standing sign listing persons or firms connected with construction work being performed may be permitted upon application to the Township provided such signs are located on the property under construction. Such signs shall not exceed thirty two (32) square feet in area, a height of six (6) feet, and will be removed upon the completion of construction or after one (1) year whichever comes first.
b. Political Signs
(1) Political signs shall be allowed without permit provided such signs are located on property whose owner(s) have granted permission and that the signs do not violate subsections 16.07.2.d(1), 16.07.2.d(2), 16.07.2.d(7), 16.07.2.d(8), 16.07.2.d(9), 16.07.2.d(10) or 16.07.9.
(2) Political signs placed within the township in advance of an election where the candidates or issue will be on the ballot must be removed within fifteen (15) days after the election.
c. Temporary Signs. A temporary sign permit can be issued by the Township if all of the following criteria have been met.
(1) A temporary sign shall have a maximum height of four (4) feet in residential areas, or six (6) feet in commercial areas, from the natural grade to the top of the sign.
(2) Only one (1) temporary sign per business is allowed at one time. Temporary signs from different businesses on the same property may be located on the same parcel at the same time, provided they must be at least fifty (50) feet apart. Each temporary sign must be setback at least fifteen (15) feet from the road right-of-way.
(3) Temporary signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet per side in residential areas, or sixteen (16) square feet per side in commercial areas, with a maximum of two (2) sides per sign.
(4) Except as otherwise provided in Section 16.24, each temporary sign shall remain in place no longer than fourteen (14) consecutive days and the posting of any temporary sign on the property shall not cumulatively exceed sixty (60) days within a calendar year.
(5) Sandwich or A-frame signs are permitted, if they meet the criteria for temporary signs outlined herein. Additionally, sandwich or A-frame signs can only be placed during business hours and must be removed each day upon closing. All sandwich and A-frame signs cannot block or impede pedestrian traffic.
(6) ‘Help Wanted? signs not exceeding six (6) square feet in area and four (4) feet in height, which may be displayed on private property for a period for up to four (4) weeks at a time, and not more than four (4) times within such a calendar year.
(7) Temporary signs placed upon property in the Township in violation of this Ordinance may be removed by the Township, the owner of the sign, or the owner of the property where a sign has been placed, or their designees. A temporary sign that has been removed by the Township will be kept for five (5) days, at which time the sign may be destroyed or disposed of by the Township.
(8) All temporary signs must be maintained in a condition similar to that which existed at the time of their erection.
SECTION 2. Balance of Ordinance Remains in Effect
The balance of Ordinance No. 26 shall remain in full force and effect, except as specifically modified herein.
SECTION 3. Repealer
All ordinances and portions of ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. Savings Clause
Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court or any rights acquired or any liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Section 3 of this ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired, or affected by this ordinance.
SECTION 5. Severability
Should any provision or part of this Ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 6. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect following publication in the manner prescribed by law. This Ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by law.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the complete text of Zoning Ordinance No. 26 and documents related to the proposed amendments may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours. Written comments may be submitted to the Springfield Township Clerk up until the time of the Second Reading. Those persons needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510.
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
December 8, 2011 SYNOPSIS
CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. by Supervisor Walls
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
AGENDA ADDITIONS & CHANGES: None
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
a) Approved Minutes: November 10, Regular Meeting with bills and additional disbursements of $181,514.40
b) Accepted November 2011 Treasurer’s Report
c) Received November 2011 Monthly Reports: Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Ordinance, Police, Fire, Assessing, IT and Comp Time Report
d) Authorized payment of bills as amended, totaling $44959.98
e) Established 2012 Township Board Meeting Dates ? Second Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm at the Springfield Township Civic Center
f) Approved 2012 Clinton River Watershed Council membership at a cost of $225
g) Received Communications and placed on file
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. None
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Second Reading: Amendment to Ordinance No. 15A ? Adopted Amendment
NEW BUSINESS:
1. First Reading: Amendments to Zoning Ordinance 26 ? Section 16.24 and 16.07: Set for Second Reading
2. Budget Amendments ? Adopted amendments to 2011 Budgets: General Fund Total Revenues unchanged at $1,895,800; Total Expenditures unchanged at $1,894,050. Fire Fund: Total Revenues unchanged at $715,165; Total Expenditures unchanged at $680,565. Building Department Fund: Total Revenues increase $8,000 from $64,950 to $72,950; Total Expenditures increase $8,000 from $64,950 to $72,950. Parks and Recreation Fund: Total Revenue unchanged at $670,656; Total Expenditures unchanged at $670,656. Parks and Recreation Dedicated Stewardship Fund: Total Revenues increase $275 to $275; Total Expenditures increase $275 to $275
3. Set 2012 Salaries ? Approved salary increase to $42,000 for Property Manager effective January 1, 2012; Approved salary increase for Deputy Clerk and Deputy Treasurer to $39,800 effective January 1, 2012; Set Elected Officials Salaries for 2012: Supervisor $63,800, Clerk $54,700, Treasurer $54,700 and Trustees $1,200 plus $100 per meeting. Increased 2012 General Fund Budget in Clerk’s and Treasurer’s cost center to reflect Deputies salary increases and reduced contingency by equal amount.
4. 2012 Legal Publication ? Designated the Oakland Press as 2012 Legal Publication
5. 2012 Poverty Guidelines and Standards ? Tabled 2012 guidelines and standards
6. Convene to closed session re: Attorney Client Privilege ? Entered closed session at 9:10. Reconvened to open session at 9:45. Moved to authorized Supervisor and attorney to proceed as discussed in closed session
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
ADJOURNMENT: 9:46 pm Laura Moreau, Clerk

NOTICE OF ADOPTION
AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 15A AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE TRAFFIC CODE ORDINANCE FOR THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, IN ITS ENTIRETY.
Notice is hereby given that at a regular board meeting on December 8, 2011, the Charter Township of Springfield adopted an amendment to the Springfield Township Ordinance No. 15-A, the Traffic Code Ordinance, adopting by reference the Uniform Traffic Code, which purpose is to regulate traffic safety; the Michigan Vehicle Code, which purpose is to cope with the problems of motor vehicle registrations, licensing, and traffic safety; the Motor Carrier Safety Act, which purpose is to regulate the operation of certain vehicles, to provide consistent regulation, to establish the qualifications of persons necessary for the safe operation of such vehicles, and to establish certain violation and penalties therefore; and Chapter 324, Part 821 of the Natural Resource Environmental Protection Act, which purpose is to cope with the problems of snowmobile registrations, licensing, and traffic safety.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD ORDAINS:
Ordinance No. 15-A, the Uniform Traffic Code Ordinance of the Township of Springfield is hereby amended in its entirety, adopting by reference the Uniform Traffic Code, the Michigan Vehicle Code, Chapter 324, Part 821 of the Natural Resource Environmental Protection Act, and the Michigan Motor Carrier Safety Act.
ARTICLE I ? ADOPTION OF UNIFORM TRAFFIC CODE
Section 1 ? Code Adopted
The Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages 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 to the Uniform Traffic Code when they are promulgated and effective in this state are incorporated by reference, and its provisions will be effective in this Township from the effective date of this Ordinance.
Section 2 ? References in Code
References in the Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages to a ‘governmental unit? shall mean the Charter Township of Springfield.
Section 3 ? Notice
The Township Clerk shall publish this Ordinance in the manner required by law and shall publish, at the same time, a notice stating the purpose of the Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages and the fact that a complete copy of the Code is available to the public at the Office of the Clerk for inspection.
Section 4 ? Penalties
The penalties provided by the Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages are adopted by reference.
ARTICLE II ? ADOPTION OF MICHIGAN VEHICLE CODE
Section 1 ? Code Adopted
The Michigan Vehicle Code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.1 to 257.923, as amended, and all future amendments and revisions to the Michigan Vehicle Code when they are promulgated and effective in this State are incorporated by reference, and its provisions will be effective in this Township from the effective date of this Ordinance.
Section 2 ? References in Code
References in the Michigan Vehicle Code to ‘local authorities? shall mean the Charter Township of Springfield.
Section 3 ? Notice
The Township Clerk shall publish this Ordinance in the manner required by law and shall publish, at the same time, a notice stating the purpose of the Michigan Vehicle Code and the fact that a complete copy of the Code is available to the public at the Office of the Clerk for inspection.
Section 4 ? Penalties
The penalties provided by the Michigan Vehicle Code are adopted by reference, provided, however, that the Township may not enforce any provision of the Michigan Vehicle Code for which the maximum period of imprisonment is greater than 93 days.
ARTICLE III – ADOPTION OF NATURAL RESOURCE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, CHAPTER 324, PART 821. SNOWMOBILES
Section 1 ‘Act Adopted
Chapter 324, Part 821 of the Natural Resource Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.82101 to 324.82160, as amended, and all future amendments and revisions to Chapter 324, Part 821 of the Natural Resource Environmental Protection Act when they are promulgated and effective in this State are incorporated by reference, and its provisions will be effective in this Township from the effective date of this Ordinance.
Section 2 ? References in Act
References in Chapter 324, Part 821 of the Natural Resource Environmental Protection Act to ‘local unit of government? shall mean the Charter Township of Springfield.
Section 3 ? Notice
The Township Clerk shall publish this Ordinance in the manner required by law and shall publish, at the same time, a notice stating the purpose of Chapter 324, Part 821 of the Natural Resource Environmental Protection Act. A complete copy of Chapter 324, Part 821 of the Act is available to the public at the Office of the Clerk for inspection.
Section 4 ? Penalties
The penalties provided by Chapter 324, Part 821 of the Natural Resource Environmental Protection Act are adopted by reference, provided, however, that the Township may not enforce any provision of Chapter 324, Part 821 of the Act for which the maximum period of imprisonment is greater than 93 days.
ARTICLE IV ? ADOPTION OF MICHIGAN MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ACT
Section 1 ? Act Adopted
The Michigan Motor Carrier Safety Act, 1963 PA 181, MCL 480.11 to 480.25, as amended, and all future amendments and revisions to Michigan Motor Carrier Safety Act when they are promulgated and effective in this state are incorporated by reference, and its provisions will be effective in this Township from the effective date of this Ordinance.
Section 2 ? References in Act
References in the Michigan Motor Carrier Safety Act to ‘local authorities? shall mean the Charter Township of Springfield.
Section 3 ? Notice
The Township Clerk shall publish this Ordinance in the manner required by law and shall publish, at the same time, a notice stating the purpose of the Michigan Motor Carrier Safety Act and the fact that a complete copy of the Act is available to the public at the Office of the Clerk for inspection.
Section 4 ? Penalties
The penalties provided by the Michigan Motor Carrier Safety Act are adopted by reference, provided, however, that the Township may not enforce any provision of the Michigan Vehicle Code for which the maximum period of imprisonment is greater than 93 days.
ARTICLE V – SEVERABILITY
Should any provision or part of this Ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
ARTICLE VI ? REPEALER
All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect.
ARTICLE VII – SAVINGS CLAUSE
Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court or any rights acquired or any liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Article VI of this Ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired, or affected by this Ordinance.
ARTICLE VII – EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall take effect following publication in the manner prescribed by law. This Ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by law.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct summary of amendments to Ordinance No. 15A adopted at the Regular Meeting of the Springfield Township Board held on the 8th day of December 2011. Documents pertaining to the adopted amendments may be inspected or obtained at the office of the Springfield Township Clerk, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350, at all times said office is open for business. Anyone needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510.
Laura Moreau, Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 26
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a PUBLIC HEARING at its Regular Meeting on Monday, December 19, 2011, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 to receive comments on the following proposed amendments to Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND
ORDINANCE NO. 26, ZONING ORDINANCE
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ORDAINS:
Ordinance No. 26, the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Springfield is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION ONE’Amendments
ARTICLE III ? ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAP: CONFORMITY TO ORDINANCE REGULATIONS is amended as follows:
A new Section 3.05 is added to read in its entirety as follows:
SECTION 3.05 – Conformance With Other Laws and Ordinances: Uses for enterprises or purposes that are contrary to federal, state, county or local laws or ordinances are prohibited.
SECTION TWO’Balance of Ordinance Remains in Effect
The balance of Ordinance No. 26 shall remain in full force and effect, except as specifically modified herein.
SECTION THREE’Repealer
All ordinances or portions of ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION FOUR’Savings Clause
Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court or any rights acquired or any liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Section Three of this ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired, or affected by this ordinance.
SECTION FIVE’Severability
Should any provision or part of this Ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION SIX’Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect following publication in the manner prescribed by law. This Ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by law.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the complete text of Zoning Ordinance No. 26 and documents related to the proposed amendments may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours. Written comments may be submitted to the Springfield Township Clerk up until the time of the Public Hearing. Those persons needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510.
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield

NOTICE
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a meeting on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, Michigan for the following purpose:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Request from Chad and Kelly Russell, 11048 Andersonville Road, Davisburg, 48350 to allow the construction of a pole barn resulting in a total accessory area of 246 square feet greater than the total allowable amount of 1050 square feet per section 16.14 of the Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
` The property that is the subject of this request is located at 11048 Andersonville Road, Davisburg in Springfield Township and is zoned R1, one family residential. P.I.#07-22-304-003.
2. Request from Robert Breen, 9990 Rattalee Lake Road, Clarkston, 48348 to allow the construction of an addition to a detached accessory structure resulting in a total accessory area of 583 square feet greater than the total allowable amount of 1497 square feet per section 16.14 of the Zoning Ordinance No. 26 and resulting in a rear setback of fifteen (15) feet rather than the thirty-five (35) feet required per Section 25 of Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
The property that is the subject of this request is located at 9990 Rattalee Lake Road, Clarkston in Springfield Township and is zoned R-1A, one family residential. P.I. #07-02-351-007.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the maps and variance requests may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours, Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk’s Office until the date of the meeting. Anyone needing a special accommodation at the meeting should contact the Township Clerk at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Publish: 11/23/11 ZBA

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
November 10, 2011 SYNOPSIS
CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. by Supervisor Walls
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
AGENDA ADDITIONS & CHANGES: Added New Business ? Consider local proposal at Presidential Primary
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
a) Approved Minutes: October 25, 2011 Special Workshop Meeting and October 13, 2011 Regular Meeting with bills and additional disbursements of $377,187.24
b) Accepted October 2011 Treasurer’s Report
c) Received October 2011 Monthly Reports: Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Ordinance, Police, Fire, Assessing, IT and Comp Time Report
d) Authorized payment of bills as amended, totaling $26,969.78
e) Authorized attendance at 2012 MTA Conference and set budget of up to $400 per attendee
f) Received First Reading: Amendment to Ordinance 15-A Traffic Code Ordinance and authorize Clerk to publish for Second Reading
g) Adopted Resolution to waive Recapture of 2009 CDBG Funds and authorize Supervisor to complete and submit Waive Recapture form
h) Reappointed Dean Baker and William Leddy to the Planning Commission, terms ending November, 2014 and reappointed Dean Baker to the Zoning Board of Appeals, term ending November, 2014
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 2012 Budgets ? Presented 2012 proposed budgets: No comments received
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Second Reading: Amendment to Zoning Ordinance26, Article XI-OS District – Adopted amendment
2. Second Reading: Amendment to Zoning Ordinance 26, Article II ? Family – Adopted Amendment
3. Second Reading: Amendment to Ordinance 42 ? Parks and Recreation – Adopted amendment
4. Second Reading: Amendment to Ordinance 47 ? Metroparks ? Adopted amendment
5. Propose Endowment Fund Agreement: Board Review and approval ? Approved draft agreement received from Springfield Sit Action Committee with addition of attorney clarifying that fund monies can be used for bank charges directly related to the fund
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Proposed 2012 Budgets: Adopted 2012 Budgets as follows: General Fund: Revenue $2,088,100, Expense $2,059,050; Fire Fund: Revenue $817,000, Expense $716,500; Police Fund: Revenue $1,596,000, Expense $1,593,700; Parks & Recreation Fund: Revenue $578,176, Expense $578,176; Parks & Recreation Restricted Stewardship Fund: Revenue $1,000, Expense $1,000; Cemetery Fund: Revenue $700, Expense $700; Lake Improvement Fund: Revenue $261,200, Expense $261,200; Softwater Lake Improvement Fund: Revenue $15,000, Expense $15,000; Eliza Lake Improvement Fund; Revenue $15,000, Expense $15,000; Cable TV Fund: Revenue $129,900, Expense $129,900; Building Department Fund; Revenue $70,700, Expense $67,150; Civic Center Debt Fund: Revenue $371,000, Expense $369,000; Softwater Sewer SAD: Revenue $121,000, Expense $121,000
2. Township Medical Plan: Review/Renew Plan, Discuss employee contribution, address Publicly Funded Health Insurance Act ? Determined to continue same health insurance plan with no employee contribution. Moved to opt-out of Publicly Funded Health Insurance Act.
3. Appointment to Zoning Board of Appeals ? Accepted resignation from Jim Carlton and appointed Virginia Fishbach to remainder of term ending 12/31/2012
4. Purchase a 48 port Power Over Ethernet switch ? Approved purchase, cost not to exceed $2,300
5. Consider Local Proposal at Presidential Primary ? Board determined not to present local proposal at February 28 Presidential Primary
6. Convene to closed session re: Attorney Client Privilege ? Entered closed session at 9:53. Reconvened to open session at 10:10. Authorized Supervisor and attorney to proceed as discussed in closed session
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
ADJOURNMENT: 10:11 pm Laura Moreau, Clerk
Publish: 11/23/11 TB

NOTICE OF ADOPTION
AMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCE NO. 47 AN ORDINANCE REGULATE GENERAL CONDUCT OF METROPARK VISITORS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a regularly-scheduled meeting held on November 10, 2011, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Springfield adopted amendments to Springfield Township Ordinance No. 47 which amendments are set forth herein and shall take effect upon publication of the Notice of Adoption.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ORDAINS:
Ordinance No. 47, An Ordinance Regulate General Conduct of Metropark Visitors, is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 1. Amendments
Section 1’Control of Swimming and Wading, Subsection 1.0 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 1.1 Swimming and bathing are prohibited within the boundaries of the Metropark except in specially constructed swimming pool facilities or in areas marked as swimming areas. No person shall use any swimming pool facility or marked swimming area except in accordance with posted rules and regulations governing such use.
Section 2’Dangerous or Obnoxious Materials or Equipment, Subsection 2.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2.3 No person shall have in his possession or control any rifle, shotgun pistol or other firearm, slingshot, bow, arrow, crossbow, pellet gun, air rifle, noxious gas ejecting devices, fireworks, explosive or other dangerous devices or materials within the boundaries of the Metropark; provided, that a law enforcement officer duly appointed by the United States, the State of Michigan or by a political subdivision thereof may otherwise lawfully possess and carry a firearm. Further, this section shall not apply to those otherwise permitted by the Authority. Nothing in this provision shall pre-empt Public Act 319 of 1990.
Section 6’Dogs, Pets, Horses and Livestock, Subsection 6.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 6.2 No person shall bring into, or have in his possession or control any dog or pet, in any area of the Metropark except in picnic areas and other areas designated by the Authority by posted notices, provided, that this Section shall not apply to leader dogs, guide dogs and assistance dogs or to dogs under the control of the Authority.
Section 9’Off-the-Road Vehicles and Motor-driven Cycles is hereby amended to read as follows:
No person shall operate, or have in his possession within the boundaries of the Metropark any bicycle or off-the-road motor-driven vehicle, including, by way of example but not by way of limitation, any minibike, moped, motorcycle, dunemobile, snowmobile, converted snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, amphibious vehicle or similar motorized device; provided, that bicycles, motorcycles and other motor-drive vehicles lawful for operation under the Uniform Traffic Code or Michigan Vehicle Code may be used to provide transportation to the Metropark if promptly parked in a designated parking lot upon arrival or if operated on the surfaced area of a roadway excluding any roadway posted for use of authorized vehicles only; and provided, further, that bicycles may be used on designated bicycle paths.
Section 13’Disorderly Conduct, Subsection 13.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 13.3 No person shall within the boundaries of the Metropark;
(a) Obstruct, resist, hinder, assault or oppose any police officer, ordinance officer, township officer, sheriff deputy or Michigan State police trooper in the performance of his or her official duties; or
(b) Provide or furnish false identification concerning himself or herself to any police officer, ordinance officer, township officer, sheriff deputy or Michigan State police trooper engaged in the performance of his or her official duties; or
(c) Remain within the boundaries of the Metropark after being requested by a police officer, ordinance officer, township officer, sheriff deputy or Michigan State police trooper in the performance of his or her official duties to leave the Metropark for violation of a rule or regulation of the Authority or for violation of the Ordinance.
SECTION 2. Balance of Ordinance Remains in Effect
The balance of Ordinance No. 47 shall remain in full force and effect, except as specifically modified herein.
SECTION 3. Repealer
All ordinances and portions of ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. Severability
Should any provision or part of this Ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 5. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect following publication in the manner prescribed by law. This Ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by law.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct summary of amendments to Ordinance No. 47 adopted at the Regular Meeting of the Springfield Township Board held on the 10th day of November 2011. Documents pertaining to the adopted amendments may be inspected or obtained at the office of the Springfield Township Clerk, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350, at all times said office is open for business. Anyone needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510.
Laura Moreau, Clerk
Publish: 11/23/11 ZBA

NOTICE OF SECOND READING AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 15A AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE TRAFFIC CODE ORDINANCE FOR THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD,
IN ITS ENTIRETY.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a SECOND READING at its Regular Meeting on Thursday, December 8, 2011, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI to consider adoption of the following proposed amendment to Ordinance No.15A.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD ORDAINS:
Ordinance No. 15-A, the Uniform Traffic Code Ordinance of the Township of Springfield is hereby amended in its entirety, adopting by reference the Uniform Traffic Code, the Michigan Vehicle Code, Chapter 324, Part 821 of the Natural Resource Environmental Protection Act, and the Michigan Motor Carrier Safety Act.
ARTICLE I ? ADOPTION OF UNIFORM TRAFFIC CODE
Section 1 ? Code Adopted
The Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages 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 to the Uniform Traffic Code when they are promulgated and effective in this state are incorporated by reference, and its provisions will be effective in this Township from the effective date of this Ordinance.
Section 2 ? References in Code
References in the Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages to a ‘governmental unit? shall mean the Charter Township of Springfield.
Section 3 ? Notice
The Township Clerk shall publish this Ordinance in the manner required by law and shall publish, at the same time, a notice stating the purpose of the Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages and the fact that a complete copy of the Code is available to the public at the Office of the Clerk for inspection.
Section 4 ? Penalties
The penalties provided by the Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages are adopted by reference.
ARTICLE II ? ADOPTION OF MICHIGAN VEHICLE CODE
Section 1 ? Code Adopted
The Michigan Vehicle Code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.1 to 257.923, as amended, and all future amendments and revisions to the Michigan Vehicle Code when they are promulgated and effective in this State are incorporated by reference, and its provisions will be effective in this Township from the effective date of this Ordinance.
Section 2 ? References in Code
References in the Michigan Vehicle Code to ‘local authorities? shall mean the Charter Township of Springfield.
Section 3 ? Notice
The Township Clerk shall publish this Ordinance in the manner required by law and shall publish, at the same time, a notice stating the purpose of the Michigan Vehicle Code and the fact that a complete copy of the Code is available to the public at the Office of the Clerk for inspection.
Section 4 ? Penalties
The penalties provided by the Michigan Vehicle Code are adopted by reference, provided, however, that the Township may not enforce any provision of the Michigan Vehicle Code for which the maximum period of imprisonment is greater than 93 days.
ARTICLE III – ADOPTION OF NATURAL RESOURCE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, CHAPTER 324, PART 821. SNOWMOBILES
Section 1 ‘Act Adopted
Chapter 324, Part 821 of the Natural Resource Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.82101 to 324.82160, as amended, and all future amendments and revisions to Chapter 324, Part 821 of the Natural Resource Environmental Protection Act when they are promulgated and effective in this State are incorporated by reference, and its provisions will be effective in this Township from the effective date of this Ordinance.
Section 2 ? References in Act
References in Chapter 324, Part 821 of the Natural Resource Environmental Protection Act to ‘local unit of government? shall mean the Charter Township of Springfield.
Section 3 ? Notice
The Township Clerk shall publish this Ordinance in the manner required by law and shall publish, at the same time, a notice stating the purpose of Chapter 324, Part 821 of the Natural Resource Environmental Protection Act. A complete copy of Chapter 324, Part 821 of the Act is available to the public at the Office of the Clerk for inspection.
Section 4 ? Penalties
The penalties provided by Chapter 324, Part 821 of the Natural Resource Environmental Protection Act are adopted by reference, provided, however, that the Township may not enforce any provision of Chapter 324, Part 821 of the Act for which the maximum period of imprisonment is greater than 93 days.
ARTICLE IV ? ADOPTION OF MICHIGAN MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ACT
Section 1 ? Act Adopted
The Michigan Motor Carrier Safety Act, 1963 PA 181, MCL 480.11 to 480.25, as amended, and all future amendments and revisions to Michigan Motor Carrier Safety Act when they are promulgated and effective in this state are incorporated by reference, and its provisions will be effective in this Township from the effective date of this Ordinance.
Section 2 ? References in Act
References in the Michigan Motor Carrier Safety Act to ‘local authorities? shall mean the Charter Township of Springfield.
Section 3 ? Notice
The Township Clerk shall publish this Ordinance in the manner required by law and shall publish, at the same time, a notice stating the purpose of the Michigan Motor Carrier Safety Act and the fact that a complete copy of the Act is available to the public at the Office of the Clerk for inspection.
Section 4 ? Penalties
The penalties provided by the Michigan Motor Carrier Safety Act are adopted by reference, provided, however, that the Township may not enforce any provision of the Michigan Vehicle Code for which the maximum period of imprisonment is greater than 93 days.
ARTICLE V – SEVERABILITY
Should any provision or part of this Ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
ARTICLE VI ? REPEALER
All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect.
ARTICLE VII – SAVINGS CLAUSE
Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court or any rights acquired or any liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Article VI of this Ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired, or affected by this Ordinance.
ARTICLE VII – EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall take effect following publication in the manner prescribed by law. This Ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by law.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the entire ordinance and documents related to the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 15A may be examined at the Clerk’s Office, Charter Township of Springfield, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI during regular office hours Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted to the Springfield Township Clerk, Davisburg, MI 48350 until the time of the Second Reading. Those persons needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510.
Publish: 11/23/11 Laura Moreau, Clerk

NOTICE OF ADOPTION
AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 26
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a regularly-scheduled meeting held on November 10, 2011, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Springfield adopted amendments to Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26, which amendments are set forth herein and shall take effect seven (7) days after publication of the Notice of Adoption:
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ORDAINS:
Ordinance No. 26, the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Springfield is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 1. Amendments
ARTICLE II ‘Definitions is hereby amended as follows:
FAMILY:
A. A family shall be defined as meeting one of the following:
1. One (1) or more persons related by blood, marriage, adoption or guardianship living together as a single housekeeping unit.
2. Not more than four (4) persons plus their offspring living as a single housekeeping unit.
3. A group of not more than twelve (12) unrelated disabled persons, each of whom is handicapped within the meaning of the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 3602(h), living together as a single housekeeping unit in an adult foster care home licensed by the State of Michigan, with such nonresident staff as may be needed to assist the residents with their daily life acitivites, but not receiving funding through a contract with any State or community health or social service agency.
B. For purposes of subsections A.1. and A.2.:
1. To be considered a ‘single housekeeping unit?, the relationship must be of a permanent and distinct character with a demonstrable and recognizable bond characteristic of a cohesive unit, and
2. ‘Single housekeeping unit? does not include any society, club, fraternity, sorority, association, lodge, organization or group of students or group of individuals where the common living arrangement or basis for the establishment of the housekeeping unit is on a temporary basis.
SECTION 2. Balance of Ordinance Remains in Effect
The balance of Ordinance No. 26 shall remain in full force and effect, except as specifically modified herein.
SECTION 3. Repealer
All ordinances and portions of ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. Savings Clause
Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court or any rights acquired or any liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Section 3 of this ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired, or affected by this ordinance.
SECTION 5. Severability
Should any provision or part of this Ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 6. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect following publication in the manner prescribed by law. This Ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by law.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct summary of amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 26 adopted at the Regular Meeting of the Springfield Township Board held on the 10th day of November 2011. Documents pertaining to the adopted amendments may be inspected or obtained at the office of the Springfield Township Clerk, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350, at all times said office is open for business. Anyone needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510.
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Publish: 11/23/11

NOTICE OF ADOPTION
AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 26
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a regularly-scheduled meeting held on November 10, 2011, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Springfield adopted amendments to Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26, which amendments are set forth herein and shall take effect seven (7) days after publication of the Notice of Adoption:
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ORDAINS:
Ordinance No. 26, the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Springfield is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 1. Amendments
ARTICLE XI’O-S OFFICE-SERVICE DISTRICT, SECTION 11.02 Principle Uses Permitted Subject to Special Conditions is hereby amended as follows:
ADD: 7. Churches
SECTION 2. Balance of Ordinance Remains in Effect
The balance of Ordinance No. 26 shall remain in full force and effect, except as specifically modified herein.
SECTION 3. Repealer
All ordinances and portions of ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. Savings Clause
Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court or any rights acquired or any liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Section 3 of this ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired, or affected by this ordinance.
SECTION 5. Severability
Should any provision or part of this Ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 6. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect following publication in the manner prescribed by law. This Ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by law.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct summary of amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 26 adopted at the Regular Meeting of the Springfield Township Board held on the 10th day of November 2011. Documents pertaining to the adopted amendments may be inspected or obtained at the office of the Springfield Township Clerk, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350, at all times said office is open for business. Anyone needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510.
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Publish: 11/23/11

NOTICE OF ADOPTION
AMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCE NO. 42
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF PARK AND RECREATION LANDS WITH SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a regularly-scheduled meeting held on November 10, 2011, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Springfield adopted amendments to Springfield Township Ordinance No. 42 which amendments are set forth herein and shall take upon publication of the Notice of Adoption.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ORDAINS:
Ordinance No. 42, Ordinance Establishing Regulations for the Use of Park and Recreation Lands with Springfield Township, is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 1. Amendments
Article III’GENERAL RULE, Section 3.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Commercial solicitation in any park and recreation area is prohibited. For purposes of this section, ‘solicitation? shall mean any activity which seeks to obtain customers or orders for the purchase of goods, wares, merchandise, food stuffs, or services of any kind, character or description whatever, for any kind of consideration.
Distribution of noncommercial handbills or similar printed materials may be distributed within the park and recreation areas only by hand distribution and only in automobile parking lots, or in any other specific areas for such distribution as designated by the Commission. Distribution of these materials may only be done by individuals who have received written permission from the Parks Director to do so. Application for permission shall be made at least seven (7) days in advance.
No person shall post, fasten, paint, or affix any placard, bill, notice, sign, or similar materials upon any structure, tree or automobile within the park and recreation areas, except that temporary directional signs for group picnics or similar events may be placed in areas designated for such purposes by the Commission, which must be removed at the conclusion of the event.
This section shall not apply to any solicitation conducted by the Commission, or that is approved in conjunction with an activity or event sponsored by the Commission.
SECTION 2. Balance of Ordinance Remains in Effect
The balance of Ordinance No. 42 shall remain in full force and effect, except as specifically modified herein.
SECTION 3. Repealer
All ordinances and portions of ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. Severability
Should any provision or part of this Ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 5. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect following publication in the manner prescribed by law. This Ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by law.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct summary of amendments to Ordinance No. 42 adopted at the Regular Meeting of the Springfield Township Board held on the 10th day of November 2011. Documents pertaining to the adopted amendments may be inspected or obtained at the office of the Springfield Township Clerk, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350, at all times said office is open for business. Anyone needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510.
Laura Moreau, Clerk
Publish: 11/23/11

Springfield Township is Requesting Proposals Under Community Development Block Grant (HUD) Guidelines to Provide the Following Services for the 2011 Program Year (September 2, 2011 through September 2, 2013)
1. Provide emergency food, clothing, medical assistance or financial aid to low income households.
2. Provide educational and recreational events and dinners for disabled adults. (postage, food, nametags, tableware, and access fee for activity space).
Send proposals to: Springfield Township Supervisor’s Office, Attn: Erin Mattice, Administrative Assistant, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, MI 48350 by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, November 28, 2011 or email proposal to: emattice@springfield-twp.us
Publish: November 16, 2011

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 26
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a PUBLIC HEARING at its Regular Meeting on Monday, November 21, 2011, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 to receive comments on the following proposed amendments to Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND
ORDINANCE NO. 26, ZONING ORDINANCE
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ORDAINS:
Ordinance No. 26, the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Springfield is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION ONE’Amendments
1. ARTICLE II ‘Definitions, subsections e. and u. of the SIGNS definition are amended as follows:
e. Building Sign: Any sign attached to any part of a building, as contrasted to a freestanding sign. Building signs shall include the following types of signs as defined in this section: Banner, Canopy, Projecting and Wall.
u. Window Sign: Any sign, picture, symbol, or combination thereof, designed to communicate information about an activity, business, commodity, event, sale, or service that is placed inside a window and is visible from the exterior of the window.
2. ARTICLE XVI ‘General Provisions, Subsection 16.07’Signs, is hereby amended in subsection 16.07.2. General Conditions as follows:
Subsection c. Safety is amended as follows:
(1) All permanent signs shall be erected and maintained in compliance with all applicable building codes, and other applicable ordinances governing construction within the Township. In the event of conflict between this Ordinance and other laws, the most restrictive shall govern.
Subsection d. Signs Prohibited Under this Ordinance, is amended as follows:
d. Signs Prohibited Under this Ordinance. All signs not expressly permitted under this Ordinance are prohibited in the township. Such prohibited signs include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) Beacons;
(2) Pennants and/or streamers;
(3) Portable Signs, except those permitted in Section 16.07.8.c. Temporary Signs;
(4) Roof Signs;
(5) Flags, except those representing the insignia of any nation, state, college or university, or other government organization.
(6) Inflatable signs and tethered balloons;
(7) Animated signs including: signs containing flashing, intermittent or moving lights or with moving or revolving parts. This provision is not intended to exclude those signs which give the time or temperature, provided no other animated messages are displayed.
(8) Signs affixed to utility poles or to trees, rocks, shrubs or natural features, provided signs on a rock denoting a site of historical significance or a person being honored may also be allowed.
(9) Signs which imitate traffic signals, traffic direction signs, or similar traffic control devices or signs which make use of words such as ‘Stop?, ‘Look?, ‘Danger?, or any other words, phrases, symbols or characters, in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
(10) Permanent signs (other than those erected by a public agency) which are located within or overhang the public right-of-way or on public property.
(11) Any strobe, flashing, or osculating lights either from the interior or exterior of a building.
Subsection e. Signs Permitted in All Districts Without a Permit, (5) is amended as follows:
(5) Signs with no commercial message intended to display garage sales, family reunions, and other similar activities in the Township. These types of signs are allowed to be posted for a maximum of three (3) consecutive days and must be removed at the end of that time period.
3. ARTICLE XVI ‘General Provisions, Subsection 16.07’Signs, is hereby amended in subsection 16.07.4. Building Signs, as follows:
Subsection a. General Requirements, (1) is amended as follows:
(1) Within all non-residential zoning districts, a combination of building signs, not including window signs, are not to exceed the maximum sign area per table 4(b) for each zoning lot. Signage for multiple tenant shopping centers shall not exceed the total maximum square footage allowed for building signs in that district per zoning lot. If the maximum building sign size for a zoning lot on which a multiple tenant shopping center is located creates a condition where individual tenants within a shopping center have a maximum building sign size less than that enjoyed by a similar business on a separate zoning lot, the maximum building signage may be increased by the Township during site plan review. However, in such cases where the Township allows an increase of the maximum building signage for a multiple tenant shopping center, the maximum sign area (square feet) per tenant shall not exceed one (1) square foot of sign area per one (1) lineal foot of building frontage.
New subsection c. Window Signs, is added as follows:
c. Window Signs. Window signs are not counted towards total building signage and shall be permitted on the inside in commercial and office districts provided that the total combined area of such signs shall not exceed one-quarter (1/4) or twenty-five percent (25%) of the total window area.
4. ARTICLE XVI ‘General Provisions, Subsection 16.07’Signs, is hereby amended in subsection 16.07.6. Administration, as follows:
Subsection a. Site Plan Review, is amended as follows:
a. Site Plan Review ? For new development subject to site plan review under the provisions of Section 18.07, the final site plan shall include a comprehensive sign plan including ground, wall and directional sign locations and details. Any sign, other than directional signs and temporary signs, not included in the comprehensive sign plan at the time of final site plan approval shall be subject to Planning Commission approval.
Subsection b. Permits Required, (2) is amended as follows:
(2) A permit shall be issued by the Township only if the proposed sign meets all the requirements of the Ordinance.
5. In ARTICLE XVI ‘General Provisions, Subsection 16.07’Signs, is hereby amended in subsection 16.07.8. Other Permitted Signs, as follows:
Subsection b. Political Signs, is amended as follows:
b. Political Signs
(1) Political signs shall be allowed without permit provided such signs are located on property whose owner(s) have granted permission and that the signs do not violate subjections 16.07.2.d(1) or 16.07.9.
(2) Political signs placed in advance of an election where the candidates or issue will be on the ballot must be removed within fifteen (15) days after the election.
New Subsection c. Temporary Signs, is added as follows:
c. Temporary Signs. A temporary sign permit can be issued by the Township if all of the following criteria have been met.
(1) A temporary sign shall have a maximum height of four (4) feet in residential areas, or six (6) feet in commercial areas, from the natural grade to the top of the sign.
(2) Only one (1) temporary sign per business is allowed at one time. Temporary signs from different businesses on the same property may be located on the same parcel at the same time, provided they must be at least fifty (50) feet apart. Each temporary sign must be setback at least fifteen (15) feet from the road right-of-way.
(3) Temporary signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet per side in residential areas, or sixteen (16) square feet per side in commercial areas, with a maximum of two (2) sides per sign.
(4) Except as otherwise provided in Section 16.24, each temporary sign shall remain in place no longer than fourteen (14) consecutive days and the posting of any temporary sign on the property shall not cumulatively exceed sixty (60) days within a calendar year.
(5) Sandwich or A-frame signs are permitted, if they meet the criteria for temporary signs outlined herein. Additionally, sandwich or A-frame signs can only be placed during business hours and must be removed each day upon closing. All sandwich and A-frame signs cannot block or impede pedestrian traffic.
(6) ‘Help Wanted? signs not exceeding six (6) square feet in area and four (4) feet in height, which may be displayed on private property for a period for up to four (4) weeks at a time, and not more than four (4) times within such a calendar year.
(7) Temporary signs placed upon property in the Township in violation of this Ordinance may be removed by the Township, the owner of the sign, or the owner of the property where a sign has been placed, or their designees. A temporary sign that has been removed by the Township will be kept for five (5) days, at which time the sign may be destroyed or disposed of by the Township.
(8) All temporary signs must be maintained in a condition similar to that which existed at the time of their erection.

6. In ARTICLE XVI ‘General Provisions, Subsection 16.24’Seasonal and Temporary Display of Products, Materials Intended for Sale, and Special Events, is hereby amended as follows:
1. Permit Requirements.
a. The outside sale of seasonal items which may include, but not be limited to, Christmas Trees, flowers and plants, pumpkins and other such seasonal items, and the temporary sale of any other merchandise and special events shall require a permit from the Township, unless such outside sales have received site plan approval. Special Events may include, but are not limited to, promotional sales, community events, or ceremonies.
b. Applications for seasonal or temporary sales or events shall be accompanied by a scaled drawing depicting the location of the proposed use, parking, drives, and signage.
c. Applications shall be filed with the Township a minimum of ten (10) days prior to the intended commencement of the sale or the event
d. Permits may be approved by the Township for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days.
e. Outside sales shall be confined to the area designated on an approved site plan and/or through the issuance of a permit as set forth in this Section.
f. Provided all other provisions in this Section are met, an organization or business that holds a number of events throughout the calendar year, which term ‘events? shall not be interpreted to mean a ‘sale?, may apply for an annual temporary sign permit in accordance with the following additional provisions:
(1) Such organization shall provide a list of each event and the date(s) of such event not later than fourteen (14) days prior to the event for which a temporary sign will be erected. Exceptions to the fourteen (14) day requirement may be granted by the Township for fundraising events for disasters or emergencies.
(2) Provided such organization has been in compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance, it shall be allowed to apply for a renewal of its temporary sign permit on an annual basis by application to the Township in accordance with the requirements of this section.
2. Sales Permitted in All Districts Without Permit.
a. Retail sale of products grown on the premises, provided that such retail sales are operated by the occupants of the premises.
3. Standards and Conditions.
a. Seasonal or temporary sales and events at the discretion of the Township may be located no closer to a public road right-of-way than the required front setback or existing building, whichever is less.
b. Seasonal or temporary sales and events shall not occupy or obstruct the use of any fire lane or more than ten (10) percent of the required off-street parking, provided use of such area does not materially affect the functioning of the site.
c. Ingress and egress shall be provided in a manner so as not to create a traffic hazard or a nuisance.
d. The Township will determine whether adequate access, circulation and off-street parking is available on the site to accommodate both the principal use and seasonal and temporary sales.
e. Signage for seasonal or temporary sales operations and events shall comply with the standards for temporary signs in Section 16.07.8 c. Pennants, streamers, and other prohibited signs are listed in Section 16.07.2.d.
f. Temporary tents and other temporary items used in conjunction with outdoor sales or events shall be approved by the Township. Upon discontinuance of the event or seasonal use, any temporary items shall be removed.
SECTION TWO’Balance of Ordinance Remains in Effect
The balance of Ordinance No. 26 shall remain in full force and effect, except as specifically modified herein.
SECTION THREE’Repealer
All ordinances and portions of ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION FOUR’Savings Clause
Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court or any rights acquired or any liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Section Three of this ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired, or affected by this ordinance.
SECTION FIVE’Severability
Should any provision or part of this Ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION SIX’Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect following publication in the manner prescribed by law. This Ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by law.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the complete text of Zoning Ordinance No. 26 and documents related to the proposed amendments may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours. Written comments may be submitted to the Springfield Township Clerk up until the time of the Public Hearing. Those persons needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510.
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Publish: 11/2/11

NOTICE OF SECOND READING
AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 26
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a SECOND READING at its Regular Meeting on Thursday, November 10, 2011, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 to consider the following proposed amendments to Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND
ORDINANCE NO. 26, ZONING ORDINANCE
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ORDAINS:
Ordinance No. 26, the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Springfield is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 1. Amendments
ARTICLE XI’O-S OFFICE-SERVICE DISTRICT, SECTION 11.02 Principle Uses Permitted Subject to Special Conditions is hereby amended as follows:
ADD: 7. Churches
SECTION 2. Balance of Ordinance Remains in Effect
The balance of Ordinance No. 26 shall remain in full force and effect, except as specifically modified herein.
SECTION 3. Repealer
All ordinances and portions of ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. Savings Clause
Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court or any rights acquired or any liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Section 3 of this ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired, or affected by this ordinance.
SECTION 5. Severability
Should any provision or part of this Ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 6. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect following publication in the manner prescribed by law. This Ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by law.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the complete text of Zoning Ordinance No. 26 and documents related to the proposed amendments may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours. Written comments may be submitted to the Springfield Township Clerk up until the time of the Second Reading. Those persons needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510.
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Published: October 26, 2011

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a Public Hearing to receive oral and written comments on the Township’s proposed 2012 budgets.
The Public Hearing will be held at the Regular meeting of the Springfield Township Board on Thursday, November 10, 2011 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, MI.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a copy of the proposed 2012 budgets may be examined at the Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. Written comments may be submitted to the Township Clerk at the above address up until the time of the hearing. Anyone needing a special accommodation at the hearing should contact the Township Clerk at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510
LAURA MOREAU, CLERK
Charter Township of Springfield
Published: October 26, 2011

NOTICE OF SECOND READING
AMENDMENTS TO
ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 26
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a SECOND READING at its Regular Meeting on Thursday, November 10, 2011, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 to consider the following proposed amendments to Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND
ORDINANCE NO. 26, ZONING ORDINANCE
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ORDAINS:
Ordinance No. 26, the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Springfield is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 1. Amendments
ARTICLE II ‘Definitions is hereby amended as follows:
FAMILY:
A. A family shall be defined as meeting one of the following:
1. One (1) or more persons related by blood, marriage, adoption or guardianship living together as a single housekeeping unit.
2. Not more than four (4) persons plus their offspring living as a single housekeeping unit.
3. A group of not more than twelve (12) unrelated disabled persons, each of whom is handicapped within the meaning of the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 3602(h), living together as a single housekeeping unit in an adult foster care home licensed by the State of Michigan, with such nonresident staff as may be needed to assist the residents with their daily life acitivites, but not receiving funding through a contract with any State or community health or social service agency.
B. For purposes of subsections A.1. and A.2.:
1. To be considered a ‘single housekeeping unit?, the relationship must be of a permanent and distinct character with a demonstrable and recognizable bond characteristic of a cohesive unit, and
2. ‘Single housekeeping unit? does not include any society, club, fraternity, sorority, association, lodge, organization or group of students or group of individuals where the common living arrangement or basis for the establishment of the housekeeping unit is on a temporary basis.
SECTION 2. Balance of Ordinance Remains in Effect
The balance of Ordinance No. 26 shall remain in full force and effect, except as specifically modified herein.
SECTION 3. Repealer
All ordinances and portions of ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. Savings Clause
Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court or any rights acquired or any liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Section 3 of this ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired, or affected by this ordinance.
SECTION 5. Severability
Should any provision or part of this Ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 6. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect following publication in the manner prescribed by law. This Ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by law.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the complete text of Zoning Ordinance No. 26 and documents related to the proposed amendments may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours. Written comments may be submitted to the Springfield Township Clerk up until the time of the Second Reading. Those persons needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510.
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Published: October 26, 2011

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
October 13, 2011 SYNOPSIS
CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. by Supervisor Walls
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
AGENDA ADDITIONS & CHANGES: None
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
a) Approved Minutes: September 27, 2011 Special Meeting and September 8, 2011 Regular Meeting with bills and additional disbursements of $217,093.59
b) Accepted September 2011 Treasurer’s Report
c) Received September 2011 Monthly Reports: Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Ordinance, Police, Fire, Assessing, IT and Comp Time Report
d) Authorized payment of bills as amended, totaling $54,350.26
e) Reappointed the following Lake Board Township Representatives for 3 year terms: Susin Lake ? Mike Forst; Big Lake ? Skip Wendt; Dixie Lake ? Judy Hensler and Waumegah Lake ? Mike Trout
f) Reappointed Randy Ford & Allen Ross to Fire Appeals Board term expiring 9-9-14
g) Adopted Resolution approving new member to the Holly Area Youth Assistance Board, Megan Durgan
h) Adopted Resolution designating Supervisor Collin Walls as authorized coordinator for accepting Federal Surplus property
i) Appointed Semcog Representatives, Delegate Collin Walls, Alternate Laura Moreau
j) Approved 2011-2012 Snow Plow Plan
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. CDBG 2012 Reprogramming and 2009 Home Repair Fund ? Hearing opened at 7:34 pm. No Comments received. Hearing closed at 7:37 pm
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Medical Reimbursement Policy Amendment ? Policy amended to require employer verification of medical coverage and expense
2. Set 2012 Budget Public Hearing Date ? Public Hearing set for November 10, 2011 at Regular Township Board Meeting
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Davisburg Cemetery Management Policy ? Board members concurred with Clerk’s interpretation of current policy
2. CDBG 2012 Reprogramming and 2009 Home Repair Fund ? Board approved CDBG Sub Recipient Agreement, determined not to reprogram 2009 Home Repair Funds and allocated 2012 funds 15% Public Service distribution for Emergency Services and balance of funds for Road Improvements in Low/Mod income areas
3. First Reading ? Amendment to Zoning Ord. No. 26, Article XI ? Office Service District: Authorized Clerk to publish for Second Reading
4. First Reading ? Amendment to Zoning Ord. No. 26, Article II ? Family definition: Authorized Clerk to publish for Second Reading
5. First Reading ? Amendment to Ord. No. 42 ? Parks & Rec.: Authorized Clerk to publish for Second Reading
6. First Reading ? Amendment to Ord. No. 47 ? Metroparks Ord.: Authorized Clerk to publish for Second Reading
7. Lot Split and combination request ? Lots 11&12 Supervisors Plat #6: Approved applicant’s request for lot split/combination contingent on all taxes current including payment of winter 2011 taxes and setback condition being rectified
8. 2010 Fire FEMA Grant equipment purchase: Authorized Fire Department and Chief Oaks purchase equipment and submit for reimbursement as requested
9. Civic Center Phone System: Board determined to seek bids for phone system replacement
10. Meeting Room AV Equipment: Board determined to seek bids for meeting room audio, visual, presentation and Board table meeting equipment
11. Planning Commission Appointment: Appointed Kevin Sclesky to Planning Commission to complete term expiring November 2013
12. FSA Flexible Savings Plan Renewal 2012: Authorized Supervisor to renew plan through December 31, 2012 and set maximum employee contribution amount for the year at $1,500
13. Sign Ordinance ? Proposed Amendments review: Board discussed proposed changes to Sign Ordinance prepared by the Planning Commission and provided feedback and direction to Supervisor for further consideration by the Planning Commission
14. Approve 2012 Sheriff Dept. Contract: Authorized the 2012 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office
15. Authorization to purchase a Salt Spreader for GMC Pickup: Authorized purchase of salt spreader, cost not to exceed $1,300
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
ADJOURNMENT: 10:17 pm
Publish: 10/26/11 Laura Moreau, Clerk

NOTICE OF SECOND READING
AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 42 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF PARK AND RECREATION LANDS WITH SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a SECOND READING at its Regular Meeting on Thursday, November 10, 2011, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI to consider adoption of the following proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 42, Ordinance Establishing Regulations for the Use of Park and Recreation Lands with Springfield Township.
SECTION 1. Amendments
Article III’GENERAL RULE, Section 3.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Commercial solicitation in any park and recreation area is prohibited. For purposes of this section, ‘solicitation? shall mean any activity which seeks to obtain customers or orders for the purchase of goods, wares, merchandise, food stuffs, or services of any kind, character or description whatever, for any kind of consideration.
Distribution of noncommercial handbills or similar printed materials may be distributed within the park and recreation areas only by hand distribution and only in automobile parking lots, or in any other specific areas for such distribution as designated by the Commission. Distribution of these materials may only be done by individuals who have received written permission from the Parks Director to do so. Application for permission shall be made at least seven (7) days in advance.
No person shall post, fasten, paint, or affix any placard, bill, notice, sign, or similar materials upon any structure, tree or automobile within the park and recreation areas, except that temporary directional signs for group picnics or similar events may be placed in areas designated for such purposes by the Commission, which must be removed at the conclusion of the event.
This section shall not apply to any solicitation conducted by the Commission, or that is approved in conjunction with an activity or event sponsored by the Commission.
SECTION 2. Balance of Ordinance Remains in Effect
The balance of Ordinance No. 42 shall remain in full force and effect, except as specifically modified herein.
SECTION 3. Repealer
All ordinances and portions of ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. Severability
Should any provision or part of this Ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 5. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect following publication in the manner prescribed by law. This Ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by law.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the entire ordinance and documents related to the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 42 may be examined at the Clerk’s Office, Charter Township of Springfield, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI during regular office hours Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted to the Springfield Township Clerk, Davisburg, MI 48350 until the time of the Second Reading. Those persons needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510.
Laura Moreau, Clerk
Published: October 26, 2011

NOTICE OF SECOND READING
AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 47 AN ORDINANCE REGULATE GENERAL CONDUCT OF METROPARK VISITORS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a SECOND READING at its Regular Meeting on Thursday, November 10, 2011, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI to consider adoption of the following proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 47, An Ordinance Regulate General Conduct of Metropark Visitors.
SECTION 1. Amendments
Section 1’Control of Swimming and Wading, Subsection 1.0 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 1.1 Swimming and bathing are prohibited within the boundaries of the Metropark except in specially constructed swimming pool facilities or in areas marked as swimming areas. No person shall use any swimming pool facility or marked swimming area except in accordance with posted rules and regulations governing such use.
Section 2’Dangerous or Obnoxious Materials or Equipment, Subsection 2.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2.3 No person shall have in his possession or control any rifle, shotgun pistol or other firearm, slingshot, bow, arrow, crossbow, pellet gun, air rifle, noxious gas ejecting devices, fireworks, explosive or other dangerous devices or materials within the boundaries of the Metropark; provided, that a law enforcement officer duly appointed by the United States, the State of Michigan or by a political subdivision thereof may otherwise lawfully possess and carry a firearm. Further, this section shall not apply to those otherwise permitted by the Authority. Nothing in this provision shall pre-empt Public Act 319 of 1990.
Section 6’Dogs, Pets, Horses and Livestock, Subsection 6.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 6.2 No person shall bring into, or have in his possession or control any dog or pet, in any area of the Metropark except in picnic areas and other areas designated by the Authority by posted notices, provided, that this Section shall not apply to leader dogs, guide dogs and assistance dogs or to dogs under the control of the Authority.
Section 9’Off-the-Road Vehicles and Motor-driven Cycles is hereby amended to read as follows:
No person shall operate, or have in his possession within the boundaries of the Metropark any bicycle or off-the-road motor-driven vehicle, including, by way of example but not by way of limitation, any minibike, moped, motorcycle, dunemobile, snowmobile, converted snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, amphibious vehicle or similar motorized device; provided, that bicycles, motorcycles and other motor-drive vehicles lawful for operation under the Uniform Traffic Code or Michigan Vehicle Code may be used to provide transportation to the Metropark if promptly parked in a designated parking lot upon arrival or if operated on the surfaced area of a roadway excluding any roadway posted for use of authorized vehicles only; and provided, further, that bicycles may be used on designated bicycle paths.
Section 13’Disorderly Conduct, Subsection 13.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 13.3 No person shall within the boundaries of the Metropark;
(a) Obstruct, resist, hinder, assault or oppose any police officer, ordinance officer, township officer, sheriff deputy or Michigan State police trooper in the performance of his or her official duties; or
(b) Provide or furnish false identification concerning himself or herself to any police officer, ordinance officer, township officer, sheriff deputy or Michigan State police trooper engaged in the performance of his or her official duties; or
(c) Remain within the boundaries of the Metropark after being requested by a police officer, ordinance officer, township officer, sheriff deputy or Michigan State police trooper in the performance of his or her official duties to leave the Metropark for violation of a rule or regulation of the Authority or for violation of the Ordinance.
SECTION 2. Balance of Ordinance Remains in Effect
The balance of Ordinance No. 47 shall remain in full force and effect, except as specifically modified herein.
SECTION 3. Repealer
All ordinances and portions of ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. Severability
Should any provision or part of this Ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 5. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect following publication in the manner prescribed by law. This Ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by law.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the entire ordinance and documents related to the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 47 may be examined at the Clerk’s Office, Charter Township of Springfield, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI during regular office hours Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted to the Springfield Township Clerk, Davisburg, MI 48350 until the time of the Second Reading. Those persons needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510.
Laura Moreau, Clerk
Published: October 26, 2011

NOTICE
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a meeting on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, Michigan for the following purpose:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Request from Malia and Donald Heroux, 3670 Georgetown Place, Dulles, VA 20189 and Caitlin and Aaron Aumann, 12445 Shaffer Road, Davisburg, MI 48350 to create a shared driveway originating at Bigelow Road and extending four hundred sixty-five (465)feet. This proposed shared driveway will provide access to both parcels #07-10-351-023 (10845 Bigelow Road, Davisburg, 48350) and #07-10-351-024 (10837 Bigelow Road, Davisburg, 48350) and is prohibited by section 16.20 of the Springfield Township Ordinance No. 26. Both properties are located in Springfield Township and both are zoned R-2.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the maps and variance requests may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours, Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk’s Office until the date of the meeting. Anyone needing a special accommodation at the meeting should contact the Township Clerk at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Publish: 9/28/11 ZBA Charter Township of Springfield

NOTICE
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP PARKS AND
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC VISIONING WORKSHOP
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION will be holding a Public Visioning Workshop on Thursday, October 6, 2011 beginning at 7:00 pm at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, Michigan, to receive comments for the goals and objectives of the Parks Commission’s Springfield Township Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Written comments may be submitted to Springfield Township Parks and Recreation Department at 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, MI 48350 until October 13, 2011 and telephone inquiries regarding the Workshop may be directed to the Director of Parks and Recreation at (248) 846-6558. Those persons needing special accommodations at the Workshop should contact the Parks and Recreation office at least two business days in advance.
Jennifer Tucker, Director
Publish: September 28, 2011

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
September 8, 2011 SYNOPSIS
CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. by Supervisor Walls
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
AGENDA ADDITIONS & CHANGES: Add Old Business #3 CDBG Agreement, Remove New Business #4 Zoning Ordinance Sign Provision, Remove CDBG Report from Consent Agenda
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
a) Approved Minutes: July 28, 2011 Special Meeting and August 11, 2011 Regular Meeting with bills and additional disbursements of $323,450.47
b) Accepted August 2011 Treasurer’s Report
c) Received August 2011 Monthly Reports: Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Ordinance, Police, Fire, Assessing, IT and Comp Time Report
d) Authorized payment of bills as amended, totaling $43,167.84
e) Approved 2011 millage rates of .9950 General Fund, 1.000 Fire Fund, .7163 Police Fund expiring 12-31-15, 1.5000 Police Fund expiring 12-31-17, .7500 Parks & Rec. Fund, and .6400 Bond
f) Approved Planning Commission and Township Board attendance at the Michigan Association of Planning Conference, October 19-21st, Grand Rapids, cost not to exceed $725 per person
g) Approved 2012 SMART Municipal Credit Contract and transfer funds to Independence Township to be used for Van Service
h) Approve General Fund Budget Amendment to reflect Grant received and expenditures for 2 Tornado Sirens by Increasing Other Units of Government revenue from $90,000 to $134,500, Increasing total revenue from $1,851,300 to $1,895,800 and Increasing Public Works expense from $247,000 to $291,500, Increase Total Expense from $1,849,550 to $1,894,050
i) Authorized Fire Chief to purchase two (2) Motorola Quantar Base Stations from Used Radio.com at a cost of $7,500
j) Approved Lake Improvement Fund Budget Amendment: Reduce Revenue $10,000 from $299,000 to $289,000 (Contract Services ? Waumegah Berm)
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
OLD BUSINESS:
1. AED Purchase ? Fire and Police: Authorized Fire Chief to purchase 3 AED’s from Physio Control cost not to exceed $7,500. Authorized Fire Chief to transfer 2 of 3 retiring AED’s to Oakland County Sheriff, Springfield Substation
2. Ordinance Enforcement Update: Received update from Supervisor Walls
3. CDBG Agreement: Approved addendum as presented for contract between Springfield Township and Independence Township Senior Center
NEW BUSINESS:
1. 2011 Heritage Festival ? Township contribution and involvement: Authorized contribution up to $1,500
2. Software and Equipment upgrades ? Clerk and Treasurer Offices: Accept proposal from BS&A for Financial Management Systems at a cost of $24,715 and spread cost over two budget years. Further authorized Supervisor to purchase and install computer equipment as outlined
3. Job Descriptions ? Property Manager, Clerical Support, Ordinance Officer and Supervisor Administration Assistant: Approved job descriptions
4. 2012 and 2013 Budget Priorities ? Discussed budget priorities
5. Gravel Program ? Allocated Metro Act funds and $56,160 from General Fund Public Works budget for 2011
6. Convened to closed session to consider Attorney-Client Privilege Communication: Authorized Attorney to work with Supervisor on items discussed in closed session
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
ADJOURNMENT: 9:45 pm Publish: 9/14/11 Laura Moreau, Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2012 BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
AND REPROGRAMMING OF PY2009 HOME REPAIR FUNDS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD will hold a Public Hearing at its Regular Meeting Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in the Springfield Township Civic Center meeting room located at 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, Michigan. The purpose of the public hearing is to review community development and housing needs, inform citizens of the availability of funds and eligible uses of 2012 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, and receive comments on proposed activities, particularly from low- and moderate- income persons. Approximately $28,785.00 may be available to Springfield Township to fund eligible projects that principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons. The Springfield Township Board will consider all written or verbal comments at this time. The hearing is open to the public to voice their views or submit written comments. Funds must be used to benefit low and moderate-income populations, prevention or elimination of slum and blighted conditions or meet an urgent community need.
At this hearing, the Township Board will also receive written and verbal comments regarding the Reprogramming of PY2009 CDBG funds in the amount of $17,240.00 which are currently designated for Minor Home Repair, account #731227.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any questions may be referred to Erin A. Mattice, Administrative Assistant, (248-846-6502) Charter Township of Springfield, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, Michigan 48350 during regular office hours Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. The Township Board meeting room is handicap accessible. Anyone needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk at least two (2) days prior to the meeting. (Phone number: 248-846-6510)
Laura Moreau, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Publish: September 21, 2011

NOTICE
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a meeting on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, Michigan for the following purpose:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Request from James Miller, 9916 King Road, Davisburg, MI, 48350 to construct a deck resulting in a side setback of ten (10) feet rather than the fifteen (15) feet required per Section 25 of Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
The property that is the subject of the request is located at 9916 King Road in Springfield Township and is zoned PUD Planned Unit Development. P.I. #07-11-351-017.
2. Request from Nicolette Heister, 1210 Washington Blvd., Birmingham, MI 48009 for the following variances to construct a home:
a. Allow a porch resulting in a front yard setback of forty-two (42) feet rather than the fifty (50) feet required per Section 25 of Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
b. Allow a deck resulting in a setback from Waumegah Lake of thirty-eight (38) feet rather than the fifty (50) feet required per Section 18.11.6(d) of Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
The property that is the subject of the request is located at 8695 Ellis Road in Springfield Township and is zoned R-1 One Family Residential. P.I. #07-12-427-022
3. Request from Paul Raymer, 10829 Bigelow Road, Davisburg, 48350 to allow the construction of a pole barn resulting in a total accessory area of 490 square feet greater than the total allowable amount of 1444 square feet per section 16.14 of the Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
The property that is the subject of this request is located at 10829 Bigelow Road, Davisburg in Springfield Township and is zoned R2, one family residential. P.I.#07-10-351-013.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the maps and variance requests may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours, Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk’s Office until the date of the meeting. Anyone needing a special accommodation at the meeting should contact the Township Clerk at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Publish: 8/31/11 Charter Township of Springfield

NOTICE
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a meeting on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, Michigan for the following purpose:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Request from James Miller, 9916 King Road, Davisburg, MI, 48350 to construct a deck resulting in a side setback of ten (10) feet rather than the fifteen (15) feet required per Section 25 of Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
The property that is the subject of the request is located at 9916 King Road in Springfield Township and is zoned PUD Planned Unit Development. P.I. #07-11-351-017.
2. Request from Nicolette Heister, 1210 Washington Blvd., Birmingham, MI 48009 for the following variances to construct a home:
a. Allow a porch resulting in a front yard setback of forty-two (42) feet rather than the fifty (50) feet required per Section 25 of Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
b. Allow a deck resulting in a setback from Waumegah Lake of thirty-eight (38) feet rather than the fifty (50) feet required per Section 18.11.6(d) of Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
The property that is the subject of the request is located at 8695 Ellis Road in Springfield Township and is zoned R-1 One Family Residential. P.I. #07-12-427-022
3. Request from Paul Raymer, 10829 Bigelow Road, Davisburg, 48350 to allow the construction of a pole barn resulting in a total accessory area of 490 square feet greater than the total allowable amount of 1444 square feet per section 16.14 of the Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
The property that is the subject of this request is located at 10829 Bigelow Road, Davisburg in Springfield Township and is zoned R2, one family residential. P.I.#07-10-351-013.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the maps and variance requests may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours, Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk’s Office until the date of the meeting. Anyone needing a special accommodation at the meeting should contact the Township Clerk at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Publish: 8/31/11 Charter Township of Springfield

NOTICE
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a meeting on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, Michigan for the following purpose:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Request from James Miller, 9916 King Road, Davisburg, MI, 48350 to construct a deck resulting in a side setback of ten (10) feet rather than the fifteen (15) feet required per Section 25 of Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
The property that is the subject of the request is located at 9916 King Road in Springfield Township and is zoned PUD Planned Unit Development. P.I. #07-11-351-017.
2. Request from Nicolette Heister, 1210 Washington Blvd., Birmingham, MI 48009 for the following variances to construct a home:
a. Allow a porch resulting in a front yard setback of forty-two (42) feet rather than the fifty (50) feet required per Section 25 of Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
b. Allow a deck resulting in a setback from Waumegah Lake of thirty-eight (38) feet rather than the fifty (50) feet required per Section 18.11.6(d) of Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
The property that is the subject of the request is located at 8695 Ellis Road in Springfield Township and is zoned R-1 One Family Residential. P.I. #07-12-427-022
3. Request from Paul Raymer, 10829 Bigelow Road, Davisburg, 48350 to allow the construction of a pole barn resulting in a total accessory area of 490 square feet greater than the total allowable amount of 1444 square feet per section 16.14 of the Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
The property that is the subject of this request is located at 10829 Bigelow Road, Davisburg in Springfield Township and is zoned R2, one family residential. P.I.#07-10-351-013.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the maps and variance requests may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours, Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk’s Office until the date of the meeting. Anyone needing a special accommodation at the meeting should contact the Township Clerk at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Publish: 8/31/11 Charter Township of Springfield

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 26
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a PUBLIC HEARING at its Regular Meeting on Monday, September 19, 2011, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 to receive comments on the following proposed amendments to Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND
ORDINANCE NO. 26, ZONING ORDINANCE
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ORDAINS:
Ordinance No. 26, the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Springfield is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 1. Amendments
ARTICLE II ? Definitions is hereby amended as follows: FAMILY:
A. A family shall be defined as meeting one of the following:
1. One (1) or more persons related by blood, marriage, adoption or guardianship living together as a single housekeeping unit.
2. Not more than four (4) persons plus their offspring living as a single housekeeping unit.
3. A group of not more than twelve (12) unrelated disabled persons, each of whom is handicapped within the meaning of the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 3602(h), living together as a single housekeeping unit in an adult foster care home licensed by the State of Michigan, with such nonresident staff as may be needed to assist the residents with their daily life acitivites, but not receiving funding through a contract with any State of community health or social service agency.
B. For purposes of subsections A.1. and A.2.:
1. To be considered a ‘single housekeeping unit?, the relationship must be of a permanent and distinct character with a demonstrable and recognizable bond characteristic of a cohesive unit, and
2. ‘Single housekeeping unit? does not include any society, club, fraternity, sorority, association, lodge, organization or group of students or group of individuals where the common living arrangement or basis for the establishment of the housekeeping unit is on a temporary basis.
SECTION 2. Balance of Ordinance Remains in Effect
The balance of Ordinance No. 26 shall remain in full force and effect, except as specifically modified herein.
SECTION 3. Repealer
All ordinances and portions of ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. Severability
Should any provision or part of this Ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 5. ? Savings Clause
Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court or any rights acquired or any liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Section 3 of this ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired, or affected by this ordinance.
SECTION 6. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect following publication in the manner prescribed by law. This Ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by law.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the complete text of Zoning Ordinance No. 26 and documents related to the proposed amendments may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours. Written comments may be submitted to the Springfield Township Clerk up until the time of the Public Hearing. Those persons needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510.
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Published: 8-24-11 Charter Township of Springfield

NOTICE OF ADOPTION
AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 29 OMNIBUS CRIMINAL ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a regularly-scheduled meeting held on August 11, 2011 the Township Board of the Charter Township of Springfield adopted amendments to Springfield Township Ordinance No. 29, which is set forth herein and shall take effect upon publication of the Notice of Adoption:
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ORDAINS:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
ORDINANCE NO. 29
Ordinance No. 29, Omnibus Criminal Ordinance, is amended as follows:
SECTION 1 ? AMENDMENT
Article V, Section 5.07 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 5.07: Failure to Maintain Control of Animal
Any person within the Township who shall keep or harbor any dog and allows or permits, whether by act or omission to act, the following conduct shall be guilty of a misdemeanor: (1) loud, frequent or habitual barking, yelping, howling or other noise that materially disturbs the peace and quiet of the neighborhood or public, or causes annoyance to persons in the neighborhood who are of reasonable and ordinary sensibilities; or (2) any dog to stray unless held properly in leash, except working dogs such as leader dogs, guard dogs, farm dogs, hunting dogs, and other such dogs, when accompanied by their owner or his authorized agent, while actively engaged in activities for which such dogs are trained.
SECTION 2 – SEVERABILITY
Should any provision or part of this Ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3 ? REPEALER
All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and effect.
SECTION 4 – SAVINGS CLAUSE
Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court or any rights acquired or any liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Section 3 of this ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired, or affected by this ordinance.
SECTION 5 – EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication of Notice of Adoption, in the manner prescribed by law. This Ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by law.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of amendments to Springfield Township Ordinance No. 29, Omnibus Criminal Ordinance, adopted at the Regular Meeting of the Springfield Township Board held on the 11th day of August, 2011. A true copy of the entire Ordinance No. 29 may be inspected or obtained at the office of the Springfield Township Clerk, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350, at all times said office is open for business. Anyone needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance.
Laura Moreau, Clerk
Published: August 24, 2011

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 26
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a PUBLIC HEARING at its Regular Meeting on Monday, September 19, 2011, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 to receive comments on the following proposed amendments to Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND
ORDINANCE NO. 26, ZONING ORDINANCE
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ORDAINS:
Ordinance No. 26, the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Springfield is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 1. Amendments
ARTICLE XI’O-S OFFICE-SERVICE DISTRICT, SECTION 11.02 Principle Uses Permitted Subject to Special Conditions is hereby amended as follows:
ADD: 7. Churches
SECTION 2. Balance of Ordinance Remains in Effect
The balance of Ordinance No. 26 shall remain in full force and effect, except as specifically modified herein.
SECTION 3. Repealer
All ordinances and portions of ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. ? Savings Clause
Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court or any rights acquired or any liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Section 3 of this ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired, or affected by this ordinance.
SECTION 5. Severability
Should any provision or part of this Ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 6. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect following publication in the manner prescribed by law. This Ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by law.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the complete text of Zoning Ordinance No. 26 and documents related to the proposed amendments may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours. Written comments may be submitted to the Springfield Township Clerk up until the time of the Public Hearing. Those persons needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510.
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Published: 8-24-11

NOTICE OF ADOPTION
ORDINANCE NO. 83 SOLICITATION ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a regularly-scheduled meeting held on August 11, 2011 the Township Board of the Charter Township of Springfield adopted Springfield Township Ordinance No. 83, which is set forth herein and shall take effect upon publication of the Notice of Adoption:
The Charter Township of Springfield, Oakland County, Michigan ordains:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
ORDINANCE NO. 83
SOLICITATION ORDINANCE
SECTION 1 ? TITLE
This Ordinance shall be known as the Springfield Township Solicitation Ordinance.
SECTION 2 – PURPOSE
The purpose of this Ordinance is to improve and protect the public health, safety, and welfare by protecting the privacy of citizens, protecting the quiet enjoyment of citizens? homes and protecting citizens from unwanted solicitation. It prevents fraud and deceptive practices, prevents crime, and protects citizens and solicitors from personal injury. It protects citizens from excessive noise, regulates conduct in and around streets for the appropriate use of streets without interference, prevents danger to person and property, prevents delays, and avoids interference with traffic flow. It is intended to avoid distractions for drivers and to protect the public from abusive conduct of persons engaged in solicitation by imposing reasonable restrictions on solicitation while respecting the constitutional rights of free speech for all citizens. It protects citizens from aggressive conduct which causes fear, intimidation, disorder, and impairs citizens? use of public areas. It will inform the public and citizens of the nature, purpose, and background of charitable, service, religious, and other organizations that seek to solicit donations from occupants of vehicles on streets and roadways.
SECTION 3 – DEFINITIONS
As used in this Ordinance:
(1) ‘Charitable purpose? means philanthropic, religious, political, or other non-profit objectives, including the benefit of poor, needy, sick, refugees, or handicapped persons; the benefit of any church or religious society, section, group, or order; the benefit of a patriotic or veterans? association or organization; the benefit of any fraternal, social service, or civic organization, or the benefit of any education institution. ‘Charitable purpose? does not include: a) the direct benefit of the individual making the solicitation; and b) the benefit of any political group or political organization that is subject to financial disclosures under state or federal law.
(2) ‘Charitable solicitation? means using spoken, written, or printed words, gestures, pictures, or other means with the goal of obtaining the donation of money, property, or anything of value, or the selling or offering for sale of any property whether of any value or not, upon the express or implied representation that the proceeds will be used for a charitable purpose.
(3) ‘Commercial solicitation? means using spoken, written, or printed words, gestures, pictures, or other means with the goal of selling or offering for sale a thing of value or soliciting the sale of goods or services. Commercial solicitation includes the conduct of a ‘hawker? or ‘peddler.? ‘Commercial solicitation? does not apply to any person engaged in the wholesale sale or distribution of goods, wares, or merchandise to a merchant or dealer in those goods, or to any person selling the products of his or her own farm, orchard, or garden.
(4) ‘Drummer? means any person who solicits or takes orders for a merchant employer whether or not that person exhibits samples for the purpose of effecting such sales.
(5) ‘Person? means any individual person, firm, partnership, corporation, or association.
(6) ‘Public place? means a place to which the public or a substantial group of persons has access, and includes, but is not limited to, streets, highways, sidewalks, parking lots, schools, parks, playgrounds and any publicly accessible portions of business premises.
(7) ‘Solicit? or ‘solicitation? means using spoken, written, or printed words, gestures, pictures, or other means with the goal of obtaining a donation of money or other thing of value or soliciting the sale of goods or services. ‘Solicit? or ‘solicitation? includes commercial or charitable solicitation as defined in this Ordinance.
SECTION 4 – SOLICITATION IN GENERAL
Any person engaged in solicitation is subject to the following provisions:
(1) A person shall not call upon, go upon the property of, or in any way disturb the occupant of a building to solicit, whether residential or commercial, if that building has prominently displayed on or near the front door or front window of the building a sign with letters at least one and one-half inches high stating: ‘No Solicitors,? ‘No Soliciting,? or substantially equivalent language.
(2) A person shall not solicit in an aggressive manner in any public place. ‘Aggressive manner? means any of the following:
(A) Approaching or speaking to a person, or following a person before, during or after soliciting, if that conduct is intended or is likely to cause a reasonable person to:
(i) Fear bodily harm to oneself or to another, damage to or loss of property, or
(ii) Otherwise be intimidated into giving money, or any other thing of value, or purchasing any thing whether it has value or not;
(B) Intentionally touching or causing physical contact with another person or an occupied vehicle without that person’s consent in the course of soliciting;
(C) Intentionally blocking or interfering with the safe or free passage of a pedestrian or vehicle by any means, including unreasonably causing a pedestrian or vehicle operator to take evasive action to avoid physical contact;
(D) Using violent or threatening gestures toward a person solicited either before, during, or after soliciting;
(E) Persisting in closely following or approaching a person, after the person solicited has been solicited and informed the solicitor by words or conduct that such person does not want to be solicited or does not want to give money or any other thing of value to the solicitor; or,
(F) Using profane, offensive, or abusive language which is inherently likely to provoke an immediate violent reaction, either before, during, or after solicitation.
(3) A person shall not solicit between the hours of 9:00 p.m. ? 8:00 a.m.
(4) A person shall not solicit within 15 feet of any entrance or exit of any financial institution, automated teller machine or check cashing business during business or operating hours. This paragraph does not prohibit the lawful vending of goods and services within these areas.
(5) A person shall not solicit in any outdoor or indoor dining area of a restaurant or other establishment serving food for immediate consumption. A person is guilty of a municipal civil infraction under this paragraph if he or she continues to solicit after being asked to leave by the owner, manager, or owner’s agent.
(6) A person shall not solicit within the limits of Springfield Township using either audible sound in excess of 55 decibels in residential areas, 65 decibels in commercial areas, and 70 decibels in industrial or other areas, or by a visible signal which is unreasonably distracting to operators of vehicles, pedestrians, or bicyclists, or which poses a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
SECTION 5 – COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION
(1) A person shall not engage in commercial solicitation within the limits of Springfield Township without obtaining a license in accordance with this Ordinance.
(2) A person shall not act as an agent, helper, or assistant to a person engaging in commercial solicitation without obtaining a commercial solicitation license.
(3) A person may apply for a commercial solicitation license by applying to the Township Clerk, on an application form to be furnished by the Clerk. An application must be signed by the applicant and state the manner in which the applicant intends to travel, trade, and conduct business. An application must include the applicant’s address, physical description, name, and type of solicitation license desired two current photographs of the applicant, and a completed fingerprint card.
(4) Applicants seeking to engage in commercial solicitation shall pay a non-refundable fee as established by resolution of the Township Board, except:
(A) There is no fee required for a license to pursue the business of drummer within the limits of Springfield Township; and,
(B) Persons who are veterans and who have procured a State Peddler’s License under MCL 35.441 et seq., are exempt from paying a fee for or procuring a license under this Ordinance while engaged in activity allowed under a State Peddler’s License.
(5) The Clerk shall issue a license upon determining that an applicant has properly and accurately completed the application and that:
(A) The goods or services to be sold, or for which orders are to be solicited, do not constitute a threat to the health, safety, or welfare of the citizens of Springfield Township;
(B) The manner in which the goods or services are to be sold or for which orders are to be solicited does not constitute a threat to the health, safety, or welfare of the citizens of Springfield Township;
(C) All applicable Federal, State, and local laws have been complied with;
(D) Any previous license issued under this Ordinance has not been revoked or not renewed because of a violation of an ordinance or law within the previous year;
(E) A citation or complaint has not been issued by law enforcement or the Township of Springfield against the applicant or his or her employer or employees; and,
(F) There is no other cause or reason to deny the applicant’s request for a license.
(6) If the Clerk determines, after a review of an application and all other relevant factors, that a license cannot be issued under this Section of the Ordinance, the applicant may request that the Township Board consider the application in the same manner prescribed for bringing all matters before the Board.
(7) Each license granted under this Section shall contain a current photograph of the licensee, the address, physical description and the type of license granted.
(8) Licensees shall carry licenses with them at all times while engaging in the licensed activity.
(9) A licensee shall not alter, remove, or obliterate any information on a license.
(10) All licenses issued under this Section shall expire on December 31st following the date of issue, unless a different date of expiration has been determined by the Clerk.
(11) The Clerk may suspend any license issued under this Section if the licensee violates a Springfield Township Ordinance or any condition or regulation under which the license was granted. The Clerk shall report all suspensions to the Township Board, which may, for cause shown, revoke or reinstate the license after giving the licensee reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard. A person whose license has been revoked shall not be granted another license for a period of one year after a revocation. In the event of revocation, the license fee shall not be refunded.
(12) All commercial solicitation is prohibited in the following specified locations:
(A) A person shall not approach an operator or occupant of a motor vehicle for the purpose of commercial solicitation while the vehicle is located in any public place.
(B) A person shall not stand, sit, or remain next to the traveled part of any street in Springfield Township for the purpose of commercial solicitation of the operators or occupants of vehicles using the street.
SECTION 6 ? CHARITABLE SOLICITATION
(1) A person shall not engage in charitable solicitation on the streets or roadways within the limits of Springfield Township without first obtaining a charitable solicitation license from the Township Clerk in accordance with this Section.
(2) A person shall only engage in charitable solicitation within time periods and locations granted in and shown on the license that authorizes his or her charitable solicitation.
(3) An individual person engaged in charitable solicitation shall carry his or her license at all times during the licensed activity and must display a copy of the license to police or Township officials upon request, and provide positive identification upon request.
(4) A person engaged in charitable solicitation on behalf of a licensed partnership, corporation, or association shall carry a copy of the partnership, corporation, or association’s license, and must display a copy of the license to police or Township officials upon request, and provide positive identification upon request.
(5) A person may apply for a charitable solicitation license by applying to the Township Clerk, upon an application form to be furnished by the Clerk. An application must be signed by the applicant and state the following:
(A) The name of the individual or organization applying for a license to solicit funds for charitable purposes.
(B) A brief description of the charitable purpose for which the funds are to be solicited and an explanation of the intended use of the funds towards that purpose.
(C) Whether the person registering is an individual, partnership, corporation, or association;
(1) If an individual, the business and residence addresses and telephone numbers of the individual must be given;
(2) If a partnership, the names of all partners, the principal business address, the telephone numbers of all partners;
(3) If a corporation, the jurisdiction in which the corporation is organized, the name, address, and telephone number of the corporation’s Michigan Registered Agent, the mailing address, business location, telephone, name of the individual in charge of the Michigan office; and,
(4) If an association, the principal business address and telephone number, a list of all association members and their telephone numbers if there are less than 10 or a list of the officers and directors and telephone numbers of the officers and directors if the members are more than 10. If the association is a multi-state entity, the name, address, and telephone number of its central office.
(D) The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the person or persons in direct charge of the charitable solicitation of funds, if more than one individual will be soliciting; and,
(E) A daily schedule of the manner of solicitation, the location or locations, dates, times, and names of persons who will be soliciting funds.
(6) The manner in which the applicant and any agents intend to travel and conduct the charitable solicitation.
(7) The charitable solicitation license fee, if any, shall be provided as established by resolution of the Township Board. Applicants seeking to engage in charitable solicitation in the streets and roadways will not be charged a license fee.
(8) The Clerk shall issue a license within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a properly and accurately completed application and endorse upon it the location(s), days, and times Charitable solicitation is authorized upon determining that an applicant has properly and accurately completed the application and that:
(A) The manner in which the Charitable solicitation is to be conducted does not constitute a threat to the health, safety, or welfare of the citizens of Springfield Township;
(B) All applicable Federal, State and local laws have been complied with;
(C) Any previous license issued under the provisions of this or a previous ordinance has not been revoked or not renewed by reason of violation of ordinance or law in the previous year;
(D) A complaint has not been filed by anyone against the applicant or his employer or employees; and,
(E) There is no other cause or reason to deny the applicant’s request for a license.
(9) If the Clerk determines, after a review of an application and all other relevant factors, that a license cannot be issued under this Section of the Ordinance, the applicant may request that the Township Board consider the application in the same manner prescribed for bringing all matters before the Board.
(10) A licensee, agent, or helper shall not alter, remove or obliterate any information on a license.
(11) All licenses issued under this Section shall authorize Charitable solicitation by a given individual, partnership, corporation, or association for no more than 3 days within the calendar year during which the solicitation on the roadway may occur. For purposes of this paragraph, a ‘day? means the period of daylight beginning one hour after sunrise and ending one hour before sunset. Any solicitation conducted on a particular calendar date shall be deemed to be a ‘day.?
(12) The Clerk may suspend any license issued under this Section if the licensee violates a Springfield Township Ordinance or any condition or regulation under which the license was granted. The Clerk shall report all suspensions to the Township Board, which may, for cause shown, revoke or reinstate the license after giving the licensee reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard. A person whose license has been revoked shall not be granted another license for a period of one year after a revocation. In the event of revocation, the license fee shall not be refunded.
SECTION 7 – PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
All license applications filed with the Clerk, whether or not a license has been granted, shall be a public record available for inspection in the Clerk’s Office during regular business hours and copies may be obtained at a cost as established by resolution of the Township Board.
SECTION 8 – PENALTIES
A violation of the Township of Springfield Solicitation Ordinance shall be deemed to be a municipal civil infraction.
8.1 Violations and Penalties.
A. Civil Fines. In the event of a determination of responsibility for a municipal civil infraction, the civil fine shall be assessed as follows:
a) The First Offense. The civil fine for a first offense violation shall be in an amount of Seventy-Five Dollars ($75.00), plus costs and other sanctions, for each offense.
b) First Repeat of Offense. The civil fine for any offense which is a first repeat offense shall be in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00), plus costs and other sanctions, for each offense.
c) Second (or any subsequent ) Repeat of Offense. The civil fine for any offense which is a second or subsequent repeat offense shall be in an amount of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), plus costs and other sanctions, for each offense.
B. Other Remedies. In addition to ordering the defendant determined to be responsible for a municipal civil infraction to pay a civil fine, costs, damages and expenses, the Judge or Magistrate shall be authorized to issue any judgment, writ or order necessary to enforce, or enjoin violations of this Ordinance.
C. Continuing Offense. Each act of violation and each day upon which any such violation shall occur, shall constitute a separate offense.
D. Remedies Not Exclusive. In addition to any remedies provided for in this Ordinance, any equitable or other remedies available may be sought.
E. Costs, Damages, and Expenses. The Court shall also be authorized to impose costs, damages, and expenses as provided by law.
F. Default on Payment of Fines and Costs. A default in the payment of a civil fine, costs, or damages or expenses ordered under Subsection A or B or an installment of the fine, costs, or damages or expenses as allowed by the court, may be collected by the Township of Springfield by a means authorized for the enforcement of a judgment under Chapters 40 or 60 of the Revised Judicature Act, MCL 600.101, et. seq., MSA 27A.101, et seq., as amended.
G. Failure to Comply With Judgment or Order. If a defendant fails to comply with an order or judgment issued pursuant to this section within the time prescribed by the court, the court may proceed under Section I.
H. Failure to Appear in Court. A defendant who fails to answer a citation or notice to appear in court for a violation of this Ordinance is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), plus costs and/or imprisonment not to exceed ninety (90) days.
I. Civil Contempt.
(1) If a defendant defaults in the payment of a civil fine, costs, damages, expenses, or installment as ordered by the district court, upon motion of the Township of Springfield or upon its own motion, the court may require the defendant to show cause why the defendant should not be held in civil contempt and may issue a summons, order to show cause, or bench warrant of arrest for the defendant’s appearance.
(2) If a corporation or an association is ordered to pay a civil fine, costs, or damages or expenses, the individuals authorized to make disbursements shall pay the fine, costs, or damages or expenses, and their failure to do so shall be civil contempt unless they make the showing required in this subsection.
(3) Unless the defendant shows that the default was not attributable to an intentional refusal to obey the order of the court or to a failure on his or her part to make a good faith effort to obtain the funds required for payment, the court shall find that the default constitutes a civil contempt and may order the defendant committed until all or a specified part of the amount due is paid.
(4) If it appears that the default in the payment of a civil fine, costs, or damages or expenses does not constitute civil contempt, the court may enter an order allowing the defendant additional time for payment, reducing the amount of payment or of each installment or revoking the fine, costs, or damages or expenses.
(5) The term of imprisonment on civil contempt for nonpayment of a civil fine, costs, damages or expenses shall be specified in the order of commitment and shall not exceed one day for each Thirty Dollars ($30.00) due. A person committed for nonpayment of a civil fine, costs, damages or expenses shall be given credit toward payment for each day of imprisonment and each day of detention in default of recognizance before judgment at the rate of Thirty Dollars ($30.00) per day.
(6) A defendant committed to imprisonment for civil contempt for nonpayment of a civil fine, costs, or damages or expenses shall not be discharged from custody until one of the following occurs:
(a) Defendant is credited with an amount due pursuant to Subsection I(5).
(b) The amount due is collected through execution of process or otherwise.
(c) The amount due is satisfied pursuant to a combination of Subsections I(6)(a) and (b).
(7) The civil contempt shall be purged upon discharge of the defendant pursuant to Subsection I(6).
SECTION 9 ? SEVERABILITY
Should any provision or part of this ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 10 ? REPEALER
All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and effect.
SECTION 11 – SAVINGS CLAUSE
Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court or any rights acquired or any liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Section 10 of this ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired, or affected by this ordinance.
SECTION 12 – EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall take effect upon publication of Notice of Adoption, in the manner prescribed by law. This ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by law.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 83 adopted at the Regular Meeting of the Springfield Township Board held on the 11th day of August, 2011. Documents pertaining to the adopted Ordinance may be inspected or obtained at the office of the Springfield Township Clerk, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350, at all times said office is open for business. Anyone needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510.
Laura Moreau, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Published: August 24, 2011

PARKS AND RECREATION
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The Springfield Township Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking proposals for the purchase and installation of ADA compliance doors for the Parks and Recreation Department west entrance. The Parks and Recreation offices are located at 12000 Davisburg Road, Michigan 48350.
Those interested in submitting a proposal may contact Jennifer Tucker, Director of Parks and Recreation at (248) 846-6558 for information concerning specification components. The closing date for submittal of bid proposals is Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 4:00 pm. The Springfield Township Parks Commission reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bid proposals. Bidders must meet all applicable state and federal regulations. This municipality is an equal opportunity employer, businesses owned by women or minorities are strongly encouraged to bid.
JENNIFER TUCKER, C.P.R.P.
Director of Parks and Recreation
Published: August 17, 2011

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP
BOARD MEETING August 11, 2011 SYNOPSIS
CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. by Supervisor Walls
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
AGENDA ADDITIONS & CHANGES: None
PUBLIC COMMENT: Supervisor Walls introduced new Sheriffs Sgt Baldes.
Supervisor Walls thanked the Board and residents for giving him the opportunity to serve. It is an honor. He also appreciates effort of staff, Clerk and Treasurer for keeping the business of Supervisors office running well during the period when there was no Supervisor
CONSENT AGENDA:
a) Approved Minutes: July 14, 2011 Special Meeting and July 14, 2011 Regular Meeting with bills and additional disbursements of $220,749.77
b) Approved Minutes: July 7, 2011 Special Meeting, July 19, 2011 Special Meeting and July 25, 2011 Special meeting
c) Accepted July 2011 Treasurer’s Report
d) Received July 2011 Monthly Reports: Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Ordinance, Police, Fire, CDBG, Assessing, IT and Comp Time Report
e) Authorized payment of bills as amended, totaling $133,439.72
f) Approved Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce membership renewal
g) Approved 2011 West Nile Fund Resolution requesting reimbursement
h) Approved Assessing Department 2011 MAA Continuing Education Courses and overnight expenses not to exceed $1,225
i) Approved Fire Department purchase of 6 Alert Receivers at a cost not to exceed $2,410 through the Oakland County Program
j) Rescind July 14, 2011 award of AED purchase and authorize Fire Chief to rebid
k) Authorize the Township Clerk to pay comp hours earned to Payable Clerk in the amount of $586.92, with total expense charged to Election cost center of $631.82
l) Received Communications and placed on file
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Second Reading: Ordinance 83, Solicitation Ordinance, Adopted Ordinance as published for Second Reading
2. Second Reading: Amendment to Ordinance 29, Omnibus Criminal Ordinance, Adopted amendment to Section 5.07 as amended, to move exception for working dogs to end of subsection 2
3. 2011 CDBG ? Planning Allocation Division: Allocated reduced amount of planning funds of $5757 to Parks and Rec.
4. DTE Tree Grant: Authorized Supervisor to submit to DNR to change location to Civic Center drive, cash balance of Township match not to exceed $2,000
5. The River fee reduction request: Authorized project cost computed at completion based on $2960 plan review and actual time for Building permits charged based on $75 per hour and a 15% Township administration fee
NEW BUSINESS:
1. New Dance ? Entertainment Permit ? Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority: Recommended for issuance
2. Dixie Hwy at Kroger ? Traffic Safety Improvements: Determined to continue to explore possible internal and external solutions
3. Maintenance/Storage Building Construction Management: Awarded bid to Mark’s Homes, pre-construction phase as proposed and construction phase subject to review and revision after site plan and construction plans are prepared
4. Set budget workshop plan/dates: Set dates for Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 7:00 pm and Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 7:00 pm
5. 2000 Sonoma: Determined not to make repairs and pursue selling vehicle
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
ADJOURNMENT: 9:35 pm Laura Moreau, Clerk

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
July 14, 2011 SYNOPSIS
CALL TO ORDER: 7.31 p.m. by Clerk Moreau
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
AGENDA ADDITIONS & CHANGES: Added New Business #7, Dixie/Davisburg Traffic Signal
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
a) Approved Minutes: June 16, 2011 Special Meeting, June 9, 2011 Special Meeting and June 9, 2011 Regular Meeting with bills and additional disbursements of $252,156.91
b) Accepted June 2011 Treasurer’s Report
c) Received June 2011 Monthly Reports: Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Ordinance, Police, Fire, CDBG, Assessing, IT and Comp Time Report
d) Authorized payment of bills as amended, totaling $147,614.65
e) Adopted Resolution designating July as Park & Recreation month
f) Adopted resolution to approve appointment of Katy Hughes to Holly Area Youth Assistance Board of Directors
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Lumberyard property improvement ? Authorized to contract for one additional day of tree work and award bid to Arbor View Tree Service at a one day rate of $1600
2. Medical Marijuana Moratorium extension ? Authorized attorney to prepare a Resolution to extend Moratorium for a 6 month period from date of meeting
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Medical Reimbursement for Michael G. Trout, June 2011 ? Authorized payment in the amount of $589.85
2. Purchase of Automated External Defibrillator ? Authorized Fire Chief to purchase three AED’s based on unit cost of $6735 and additional $100 for shipping
3. First Reading: Solicitation Ordinance ? Authorized Clerk to publish for 2nd reading
4. First Reading: Amendment to Ordinance 29, Omnibus Criminal Ordinance, Section 5.07 ? Authorized Clerk to publish for 2nd reading
5. CDBG allocation reduction ? Tabled to August meeting for additional information
6. Supervisor Vacancy: Interview Questions ? Set interview format and presentation topics
7. Dixie/Davisburg Traffic Signal ? Authorized Treasurer to confirm project with Road Commission with a revised cost of $234,151
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
ADJOURNMENT: 9:17 pm TB Laura Moreau, Clerk
Publish 8/10/11

Springfield Township
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Maintenance Storage Building
12000 Davisburg Road,
Davisburg, MI 48350
The Charter Township of Springfield hereby requests proposals for Construction Management Services to be provided for the proposed construction of a Maintenance Storage Building at the Springfield Township Civic Center, Davisburg, MI. The proposal shall provide both preconstruction and construction phase services. The complete Request for Proposals, a draft Construction Management Contract to assist in the preparation of the scope of services, and preliminary building drawings can be obtained at the Township Offices, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, Michigan 48350.
A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at the Springfield Township Civic Center, lower level on Monday, August 1, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. Proposals must be submitted to the Township no later than 2 p.m. Thursday, August 4, 2011.
Springfield Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals.
Laura Moreau, Clerk
Published: July 27, 2011

NOTICE OF SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 83 SOLICITATION ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a SECOND READING at its Regular Meeting on Thursday, August 11, 2011 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI to consider the following proposed Ordinance:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
ORDINANCE NO. 83
SOLICITATION ORDINANCE
The Charter Township of Springfield ordains:
SECTION 1 ? TITLE
This Ordinance shall be known as the Springfield Township Solicitation Ordinance.
SECTION 2 – PURPOSE
The purpose of this Ordinance is to improve and protect the public health, safety, and welfare by protecting the privacy of citizens, protecting the quiet enjoyment of citizens? homes and protecting citizens from unwanted solicitation. It prevents fraud and deceptive practices, prevents crime, and protects citizens and solicitors from personal injury. It protects citizens from excessive noise, regulates conduct in and around streets for the appropriate use of streets without interference, prevents danger to person and property, prevents delays, and avoids interference with traffic flow. It is intended to avoid distractions for drivers and to protect the public from abusive conduct of persons engaged in solicitation by imposing reasonable restrictions on solicitation while respecting the constitutional rights of free speech for all citizens. It protects citizens from aggressive conduct which causes fear, intimidation, disorder, and impairs citizens? use of public areas. It will inform the public and citizens of the nature, purpose, and background of charitable, service, religious, and other organizations that seek to solicit donations from occupants of vehicles on streets and roadways.
SECTION 3 – DEFINITIONS
As used in this Ordinance:
(1) ‘Charitable purpose? means philanthropic, religious, political, or other non-profit objectives, including the benefit of poor, needy, sick, refugees, or handicapped persons; the benefit of any church or religious society, section, group, or order; the benefit of a patriotic or veterans? association or organization; the benefit of any fraternal, social service, or civic organization, or the benefit of any education institution. ‘Charitable purpose? does not include: a) the direct benefit of the individual making the solicitation; and b) the benefit of any political group or political organization that is subject to financial disclosures under state or federal law.
(2) ‘Charitable solicitation? means using spoken, written, or printed words, gestures, pictures, or other means with the goal of obtaining the donation of money, property, or anything of value, or the selling or offering for sale of any property whether of any value or not, upon the express or implied representation that the proceeds will be used for a charitable purpose.
(3) ‘Commercial solicitation? means using spoken, written, or printed words, gestures, pictures, or other means with the goal of selling or offering for sale a thing of value or soliciting the sale of goods or services. Commercial solicitation includes the conduct of a ‘hawker? or ‘peddler.? ‘Commercial solicitation? does not apply to any person engaged in the wholesale sale or distribution of goods, wares, or merchandise to a merchant or dealer in those goods, or to any person selling the products of his or her own farm, orchard, or garden.
(4) ‘Drummer? means any person who solicits or takes orders for a merchant employer whether or not that person exhibits samples for the purpose of effecting such sales.
(5) ‘Person? means any individual person, firm, partnership, corporation, or association.
(6) ‘Public place? means a place to which the public or a substantial group of persons has access, and includes, but is not limited to, streets, highways, sidewalks, parking lots, schools, parks, playgrounds and any publicly accessible portions of business premises.
(7) ‘Solicit? or ‘solicitation? means using spoken, written, or printed words, gestures, pictures, or other means with the goal of obtaining a donation of money or other thing of value or soliciting the sale of goods or services. ‘Solicit? or ‘solicitation? includes commercial or charitable solicitation as defined in this Ordinance.
SECTION 4 – SOLICITATION IN GENERAL
Any person engaged in solicitation is subject to the following provisions:
(1) A person shall not call upon, go upon the property of, or in any way disturb the occupant of a building to solicit, whether residential or commercial, if that building has prominently displayed on or near the front door or front window of the building a sign with letters at least one and one-half inches high stating: ‘No Solicitors,? ‘No Soliciting,? or substantially equivalent language.
(2) A person shall not solicit in an aggressive manner in any public place. ‘Aggressive manner? means any of the following:
(A) Approaching or speaking to a person, or following a person before, during or after soliciting, if that conduct is intended or is likely to cause a reasonable person to:
(i) Fear bodily harm to oneself or to another, damage to or loss of property, or
(ii) Otherwise be intimidated into giving money, or any other thing of value, or purchasing any thing whether it has value or not;
(B) Intentionally touching or causing physical contact with another person or an occupied vehicle without that person’s consent in the course of soliciting;
(C) Intentionally blocking or interfering with the safe or free passage of a pedestrian or vehicle by any means, including unreasonably causing a pedestrian or vehicle operator to take evasive action to avoid physical contact;
(D) Using violent or threatening gestures toward a person solicited either before, during, or after soliciting;
(E) Persisting in closely following or approaching a person, after the person solicited has been solicited and informed the solicitor by words or conduct that such person does not want to be solicited or does not want to give money or any other thing of value to the solicitor; or,
(F) Using profane, offensive, or abusive language which is inherently likely to provoke an immediate violent reaction, either before, during, or after solicitation.
(3) A person shall not solicit between the hours of 9:00 p.m. ? 8:00 a.m.
(4) A person shall not solicit within 15 feet of any entrance or exit of any financial institution, automated teller machine or check cashing business during business or operating hours. This paragraph does not prohibit the lawful vending of goods and services within these areas.
(5) A person shall not solicit in any outdoor or indoor dining area of a restaurant or other establishment serving food for immediate consumption. A person is guilty of a municipal civil infraction under this paragraph if he or she continues to solicit after being asked to leave by the owner, manager, or owner’s agent.
(6) A person shall not solicit within the limits of Springfield Township using either audible sound in excess of 55 decibels in residential areas, 65 decibels in commercial areas, and 70 decibels in industrial or other areas, or by a visible signal which is unreasonably distracting to operators of vehicles, pedestrians, or bicyclists, or which poses a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
SECTION 5 – COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION
(1) A person shall not engage in commercial solicitation within the limits of Springfield Township without obtaining a license in accordance with this Ordinance.
(2) A person shall not act as an agent, helper, or assistant to a person engaging in commercial solicitation without obtaining a commercial solicitation license.
(3) A person may apply for a commercial solicitation license by applying to the Township Clerk, on an application form to be furnished by the Clerk. An application must be signed by the applicant and state the manner in which the applicant intends to travel, trade, and conduct business. An application must include the applicant’s address, physical description, name, and type of solicitation license desired two current photographs of the applicant, and a completed fingerprint card.
(4) Applicants seeking to engage in commercial solicitation shall pay a non-refundable fee as established by resolution of the Township Board, except:
(A) There is no fee required for a license to pursue the business of drummer within the limits of Springfield Township; and,
(B) Persons who are veterans and who have procured a State Peddler’s License under MCL 35.441 et seq., are exempt from paying a fee for or procuring a license under this Ordinance while engaged in activity allowed under a State Peddler’s License.
(5) The Clerk shall issue a license upon determining that an applicant has properly and accurately completed the application and that:
(A) The goods or services to be sold, or for which orders are to be solicited, do not constitute a threat to the health, safety, or welfare of the citizens of Springfield Township;
(B) The manner in which the goods or services are to be sold or for which orders are to be solicited does not constitute a threat to the health, safety, or welfare of the citizens of Springfield Township;
(C) All applicable Federal, State, and local laws have been complied with;
(D) Any previous license issued under this Ordinance has not been revoked or not renewed because of a violation of an ordinance or law within the previous year;
(E) A citation or complaint has not been issued by law enforcement or the Township of Springfield against the applicant or his or her employer or employees; and,
(F) There is no other cause or reason to deny the applicant’s request for a license.
(6) If the Clerk determines, after a review of an application and all other relevant factors, that a license cannot be issued under this Section of the Ordinance, the applicant may request that the Township Board consider the application in the same manner prescribed for bringing all matters before the Board.
(7) Each license granted under this Section shall contain a current photograph of the licensee, the address, physical description and the type of license granted.
(8) Licensees shall carry licenses with them at all times while engaging in the licensed activity.
(9) A licensee shall not alter, remove, or obliterate any information on a license.
(10) All licenses issued under this Section shall expire on December 31st following the date of issue, unless a different date of expiration has been determined by the Clerk.
(11) The Clerk may suspend any license issued under this Section if the licensee violates a Springfield Township Ordinance or any condition or regulation under which the license was granted. The Clerk shall report all suspensions to the Township Board, which may, for cause shown, revoke or reinstate the license after giving the licensee reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard. A person whose license has been revoked shall not be granted another license for a period of one year after a revocation. In the event of revocation, the license fee shall not be refunded.
(12) All commercial solicitation is prohibited in the following specified locations:
(A) A person shall not approach an operator or occupant of a motor vehicle for the purpose of commercial solicitation while the vehicle is located in any public place.
(B) A person shall not stand, sit, or remain next to the traveled part of any street in Springfield Township for the purpose of commercial solicitation of the operators or occupants of vehicles using the street.
SECTION 6 ? CHARITABLE SOLICITATION
(1) A person shall not engage in charitable solicitation on the streets or roadways within the limits of Springfield Township without first obtaining a charitable solicitation license from the Township Clerk in accordance with this Section.
(2) A person shall only engage in charitable solicitation within time periods and locations granted in and shown on the license that authorizes his or her charitable solicitation.
(3) An individual person engaged in charitable solicitation shall carry his or her license at all times during the licensed activity and must display a copy of the license to police or Township officials upon request, and provide positive identification upon request.
(4) A person engaged in charitable solicitation on behalf of a licensed partnership, corporation, or association shall carry a copy of the partnership, corporation, or association’s license, and must display a copy of the license to police or Township officials upon request, and provide positive identification upon request.
(5) A person may apply for a charitable solicitation license by applying to the Township Clerk, upon an application form to be furnished by the Clerk. An application must be signed by the applicant and state the following:
(A) The name of the individual or organization applying for a license to solicit funds for charitable purposes.
(B) A brief description of the charitable purpose for which the funds are to be solicited and an explanation of the intended use of the funds towards that purpose.
(C) Whether the person registering is an individual, partnership, corporation, or association;
(1) If an individual, the business and residence addresses and telephone numbers of the individual must be given;
(2) If a partnership, the names of all partners, the principal business address, the telephone numbers of all partners;
(3) If a corporation, the jurisdiction in which the corporation is organized, the name, address, and telephone number of the corporation’s Michigan Registered Agent, the mailing address, business location, telephone, name of the individual in charge of the Michigan office; and,
(4) If an association, the principal business address and telephone number, a list of all association members and their telephone numbers if there are less than 10 or a list of the officers and directors and telephone numbers of the officers and directors if the members are more than 10. If the association is a multi-state entity, the name, address, and telephone number of its central office.
(D) The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the person or persons in direct charge of the charitable solicitation of funds, if more than one individual will be soliciting; and,
(E) A daily schedule of the manner of solicitation, the location or locations, dates, times, and names of persons who will be soliciting funds.
(6) The manner in which the applicant and any agents intend to travel and conduct the charitable solicitation.
(7) The charitable solicitation license fee, if any, shall be provided as established by resolution of the Township Board. Applicants seeking to engage in charitable solicitation in the streets and roadways will not be charged a license fee.
(8) The Clerk shall issue a license within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a properly and accurately completed application and endorse upon it the location(s), days, and times Charitable solicitation is authorized upon determining that an applicant has properly and accurately completed the application and that:
(A) The manner in which the Charitable solicitation is to be conducted does not constitute a threat to the health, safety, or welfare of the citizens of Springfield Township;
(B) All applicable Federal, State and local laws have been complied with;
(C) Any previous license issued under the provisions of this or a previous ordinance has not been revoked or not renewed by reason of violation of ordinance or law in the previous year;
(D) A complaint has not been filed by anyone against the applicant or his employer or employees; and,
(E) There is no other cause or reason to deny the applicant’s request for a license.
(9) If the Clerk determines, after a review of an application and all other relevant factors, that a license cannot be issued under this Section of the Ordinance, the applicant may request that the Township Board consider the application in the same manner prescribed for bringing all matters before the Board.
(10) A licensee, agent, or helper shall not alter, remove or obliterate any information on a license.
(11) All licenses issued under this Section shall authorize Charitable solicitation by a given individual, partnership, corporation, or association for no more than 3 days within the calendar year during which the solicitation on the roadway may occur. For purposes of this paragraph, a ‘day? means the period of daylight beginning one hour after sunrise and ending one hour before sunset. Any solicitation conducted on a particular calendar date shall be deemed to be a ‘day.?
(12) The Clerk may suspend any license issued under this Section if the licensee violates a Springfield Township Ordinance or any condition or regulation under which the license was granted. The Clerk shall report all suspensions to the Township Board, which may, for cause shown, revoke or reinstate the license after giving the licensee reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard. A person whose license has been revoked shall not be granted another license for a period of one year after a revocation. In the event of revocation, the license fee shall not be refunded.
SECTION 7 – PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
All license applications filed with the Clerk, whether or not a license has been granted, shall be a public record available for inspection in the Clerk’s Office during regular business hours and copies may be obtained at a cost as established by resolution of the Township Board.
SECTION 8 – PENALTIES
A violation of the Township of Springfield Solicitation Ordinance shall be deemed to be a municipal civil infraction.
8.1 Violations and Penalties.
A. Civil Fines. In the event of a determination of responsibility for a municipal civil infraction, the civil fine shall be assessed as follows:
a) The First Offense. The civil fine for a first offense violation shall be in an amount of Seventy-Five Dollars ($75.00), plus costs and other sanctions, for each offense.
b) First Repeat of Offense. The civil fine for any offense which is a first repeat offense shall be in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00), plus costs and other sanctions, for each offense.
c) Second (or any subsequent ) Repeat of Offense. The civil fine for any offense which is a second or subsequent repeat offense shall be in an amount of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), plus costs and other sanctions, for each offense.
B. Other Remedies. In addition to ordering the defendant determined to be responsible for a municipal civil infraction to pay a civil fine, costs, damages and expenses, the Judge or Magistrate shall be authorized to issue any judgment, writ or order necessary to enforce, or enjoin violations of this Ordinance.
C. Continuing Offense. Each act of violation and each day upon which any such violation shall occur, shall constitute a separate offense.
D. Remedies Not Exclusive. In addition to any remedies provided for in this Ordinance, any equitable or other remedies available may be sought.
E. Costs, Damages, and Expenses. The Court shall also be authorized to impose costs, damages, and expenses as provided by law.
F. Default on Payment of Fines and Costs. A default in the payment of a civil fine, costs, or damages or expenses ordered under Subsection A or B or an installment of the fine, costs, or damages or expenses as allowed by the court, may be collected by the Township of Springfield by a means authorized for the enforcement of a judgment under Chapters 40 or 60 of the Revised Judicature Act, MCL 600.101, et. seq., MSA 27A.101, et seq., as amended.
G. Failure to Comply With Judgment or Order. If a defendant fails to comply with an order or judgment issued pursuant to this section within the time prescribed by the court, the court may proceed under Section I.
H. Failure to Appear in Court. A defendant who fails to answer a citation or notice to appear in court for a violation of this Ordinance is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), plus costs and/or imprisonment not to exceed ninety (90) days.
I. Civil Contempt.
(1) If a defendant defaults in the payment of a civil fine, costs, damages, expenses, or installment as ordered by the district court, upon motion of the Township of Springfield or upon its own motion, the court may require the defendant to show cause why the defendant should not be held in civil contempt and may issue a summons, order to show cause, or bench warrant of arrest for the defendant’s appearance.
(2) If a corporation or an association is ordered to pay a civil fine, costs, or damages or expenses, the individuals authorized to make disbursements shall pay the fine, costs, or damages or expenses, and their failure to do so shall be civil contempt unless they make the showing required in this subsection.
(3) Unless the defendant shows that the default was not attributable to an intentional refusal to obey the order of the court or to a failure on his or her part to make a good faith effort to obtain the funds required for payment, the court shall find that the default constitutes a civil contempt and may order the defendant committed until all or a specified part of the amount due is paid.
(4) If it appears that the default in the payment of a civil fine, costs, or damages or expenses does not constitute civil contempt, the court may enter an order allowing the defendant additional time for payment, reducing the amount of payment or of each installment or revoking the fine, costs, or damages or expenses.
(5) The term of imprisonment on civil contempt for nonpayment of a civil fine, costs, damages or expenses shall be specified in the order of commitment and shall not exceed one day for each Thirty Dollars ($30.00) due. A person committed for nonpayment of a civil fine, costs, damages or expenses shall be given credit toward payment for each day of imprisonment and each day of detention in default of recognizance before judgment at the rate of Thirty Dollars ($30.00) per day.
(6) A defendant committed to imprisonment for civil contempt for nonpayment of a civil fine, costs, or damages or expenses shall not be discharged from custody until one of the following occurs:
(a) Defendant is credited with an amount due pursuant to Subsection I(5).
(b) The amount due is collected through execution of process or otherwise.
(c) The amount due is satisfied pursuant to a combination of Subsections I(6)(a) and (b).
(7) The civil contempt shall be purged upon discharge of the defendant pursuant to Subsection I(6).
SECTION 9 ? SEVERABILITY
Should any provision or part of this ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 10 ? REPEALER
All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and effect.
SECTION 11 – SAVINGS CLAUSE
Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court or any rights acquired or any liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Section 11 of this ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired, or affected by this ordinance.
SECTION 12 – EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall take effect upon publication of Notice of Adoption, in the manner prescribed by law. This ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by law.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that documents related to the proposed ordinance, may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI during regular office hours. Written comments may be submitted to the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, Davisburg, MI 48350 up until the time of the Second Reading. Those persons needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance.
Published: July 27, 2011 Laura Moreau, Clerk

NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Springfield’s Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI will be open on Saturday, July 30, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving Absentee Ballot Applications and issuing Absentee Ballots for the August 2, 2011 Special General Election.
Electors who wish to receive an absent voter ballot for the August Special General Election by mail must submit absent voter application by Saturday, July 30, 2011, at 2 pm.
Monday, August 1, 2011 is last day for qualified Electors to obtain an absent voter ballot for the August Special General and it must be voted in-person in the Clerk’s office.
For additional information, contact the Clerk’s Office at (248) 846-6510.
Laura Moreau, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Published: July 20 & 27, 2011

NOTICE OF SECOND READING AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 29 OMNIBUS CRIMINAL ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a SECOND READING at its Regular Meeting on Thursday, August 11, 2011, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI to consider adoption of the following proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 29, Omnibus Criminal Ordinance
ARTICLE I ? AMENDMENT
Article V, Section 5.07 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 5.07: Failure to Maintain Control of Animal
Any person within the Township who shall keep or harbor any dog and allows or permits, whether by act or omission to act, the following conduct shall be guilty of a misdemeanor: (1) loud, frequent or habitual barking, yelping, howling or other noise that materially disturbs the peace and quiet of the neighborhood or public, or causes annoyance to persons in the neighborhood who are of reasonable and ordinary sensibilities; or (2) any dog, except working dogs such as leader dogs, guard dogs, farm dogs, hunting dogs, and other such dogs, when accompanied by their owner or his authorized agent, while actively engaged in activities for which such dogs are trained, to stray unless held properly in leash.
ARTICLE II – SEVERABILITY
Should any provision or part of this Ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
ARTICLE III – EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication of Notice of Adoption, in the manner prescribed by law. This Ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by law.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the entire ordinance and documents related to the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 29 may be examined at the Clerk’s Office, Charter Township of Springfield, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI during regular office hours Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted to the Springfield Township Clerk, Davisburg, MI 48350 until the time of the Second Reading. Those persons needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510.
Published: July 27, 2011 Laura Moreau, Clerk

NOTICE
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a meeting on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, Michigan for the following purpose:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Request from Jim Cai, GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.,19500 Victor Parkway, Livonia, MI 18152 to construct a fence to enclose an area of approximately 5600 square feet around an existing groundwater treatment building. Fence will be nine (9) foot high rather than the six (6) foot allowed per Section 16.13 of the Zoning Ordinance.
The property that is the subject of this request is located at 12955 Woodland Trail, Davisburg, in Springfield Township and is zoned R1A, Suburban estates. P.I.#07-32-300-009.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the maps and variance requests may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours, Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk’s Office until the date of the meeting. Anyone needing a special accommodation at the meeting should contact the Township Clerk at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Publish: 7-27-2011 Charter Township of Springfield

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
AGENDA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a Special meeting on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, Michigan for the following purpose:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 15, 2011
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Tabled from June 15, 2011 meeting: Request from Steven C. Reschak, 7501 Stonevalley Bluff, Clarkston, MI 48348 to allow the construction of an accessory building resulting in a total accessory floor area greater than the 1200 square feet allowed per section 16.14 of the Zoning Ordinance.
The property that is the subject of this request is located at 7501 Stonevalley Bluff, Clarkston in Springfield Township and is zoned R1, one family residential. P.I. # 07-13-453-008.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the maps and variance request may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours, Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk’s Office until the date of the meeting. Anyone needing a special accommodation at the meeting should contact the Township Clerk at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Published: July 20, 2011

NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Springfield’s Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI will be open on Saturday, July 30, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving Absentee Ballot Applications and issuing Absentee Ballots for the August 2, 2011 Special General Election.
Electors who wish to receive an absent voter ballot for the August Special General Election by mail must submit absent voter application by Saturday, July 30, 2011, at 2 pm.
Monday, August 1, 2011 is last day for qualified Electors to obtain an absent voter ballot for the May Special primary and it must be voted in-person in the Clerk’s office.
For additional information, contact the Clerk’s Office at (248) 846-6510.
Laura Moreau, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Published: July 20 & 27, 2011

NOTICE
PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Accuracy Test on the M-100 Voting Equipment to be used for the Special General Election scheduled for Tuesday, August 2, 2011 will be conducted on Friday, July 15, 2011 at 1 p.m., Michigan time at the Springfield Township Civic Center, Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, Oakland County, MI.
The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer program used to count the votes cast at the election meets the requirements of the law.
LAURA MOREAU, CLERK
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
Publish: July 13, 2011

NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL ELECTION
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Special General Election will be held in the
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
County of Oakland, State of Michigan
TUESDAY, August 2, 2011
THE POLLS will be open 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Precinct Polling Places below:
1 – Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd.
2 – Springfield Township Fire Station #2, 10280 Rattalee Lake Rd.
3 – Andersonville Elementary School, 10350 Andersonville Rd.
4 – Oakland Technical Center, 8211 Big Lake Rd
5 – Springfield Plains Elementary School, 8650 Holcomb Rd.
6 – Springfield Plains Elementary School, 8650 Holcomb Rd.
7 – Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd.
All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities. To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available on audio tape and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the Township Clerk in advance of this election.
Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the Township Clerk to obtain an application for absent voter ballot by calling 248-846-6510 or appearing at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, MI, 8:30 am ? 4:30 pm.
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A CANDIDATE FROM ALL POLITICAL PARTIES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICE:
COUNTY County Commissioner 2nd District
Laura Moreau, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Publish: July 13, 2011

NOTICE
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a meeting on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, Michigan for the following purpose:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Request from Steven C. Reschak, 7501 Stonevalley
Bluff, Clarkston, 48348 to allow the construction of an
accessory building resulting in a total accessory floor area
greater than the 1200 square feet allowed per section 16.14
of the Zoning Ordinance.
The property that is the subject of this request is located at
7501 Stonevalley Bluff, Clarkston in Springfield Township
and is zoned R1, one family residential. P.I.#07-13-453-008.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Request from Jim Cai, GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc., 19500 Victor Parkway, Livonia, MI 18152 to construct a fence to enclose an area of approximately 5600 square feet around an existing groundwater treatment building. Fence will be nine (9) foot high rather than the six (6) foot allowed per Section 16.13 of the Zoning Ordinance.
The property that is the subject of this request is located at 12955 Woodland Trail, Davisburg, in Springfield Township and is zoned R1A, Suburban estates. P.I. #07-32-300-009.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the maps and variance requests may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours, Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk’s Office until the date of the meeting. Anyone needing a special accommodation at the meeting should contact the Township Clerk at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield

NOTICE OF HEARING
ON THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL ELIZA LAKE IMPROVEMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Springfield Township Board will meet at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, Michigan at: 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2011. The meeting will be to review, to hear any objections to, and to confirm a ONE YEAR Special Assessment Roll for the purpose of financing weed and algae control through an aquatic weed management program. Any person may appeal and be heard at the said Hearing, which is called pursuant to the provisions of PA 188 of 1954, as amended. The total proposed Special Assessment Roll is $15,000. The Special Assessment Roll is on file at the Springfield Township Offices for public examination. An owner of or party in interest in property to be assessed, or his or her agent, may appear in person to protest the Special Assessment, or may protest the Special Assessment by letter filed with the Township
Clerk, Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, MI 48350 at or prior to the time of review, in which case personal appearance is not required. Appearance and protest of the Special Assessment at the time and place of review is required in order to appeal the amount of the Special Assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. If the Special Assessment is protested as provided above, the owner or any party having interest in the real property may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the confirmation of the Special Assessment Roll has been published in the newspaper of general circulation.
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD
Publish: 6/29/2011 &7/6/2011

Charter Township of Springfield
NOTICE
Supervisor Vacancy
Deadline 4:00 pm on July 1, 2011 for Application Submittal
Due to a vacancy in the office of Township Supervisor, the Springfield Township Board will accept applications for an appointment to the office for the remainder of the four-year term ending November 20, 2012.
Under State Law, candidates for the office of Supervisor must be a qualified elector of the Township and be registered to vote. To be a qualified elector, a person must be 18 years of age, a U.S. citizen, and have lived in the Township at least 30 days prior to the appointment.
The Township Supervisor is charged with directing and coordinating the administration of the township government according to both State Law and policies set forth by the Township Board. Essential responsibilities include chairing/moderating Township Board meetings to ensure compliance with Board rules of procedure, preparing and administering the township’s annual budget and keeping the Board advised of the financial condition of the township, and overseeing and administering the enforcement of township ordinances and laws.
For a complete job description, contact the Clerk’s Office at 248-846-6510 or visit the Springfield Township website at springfield-twp.us.
To be considered, interested candidates shall submit a letter of interest and resume no later than 4:00 pm on July 1, 2011 to the following address:
Laura Moreau, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
12000 Davisburg Road
Davisburg, MI 48350
Published: June 22, 2011 TB

NOTICE OF
CLOSE OF REGISTRATION Tuesday, July 5, 2011 FOR SPECIAL GENERAL ELECTION
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
To the Qualified Electors of
Springfield Township ?
Oakland County, michigan
Notice is hereby given that Tuesday, July 5, 2011 is the last day to register to vote or change your address for the above stated election.
Qualified electors may register to vote or change their address in the following manner:
In Person:
? At the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI, 48350 during normal business hours: 8:30 a.m. ? 4:30 p.m.
Monday ? Friday, Tel. 248-846-6510
? At the office of the County Clerk during normal business hours.
? At any of the Secretary of State Branch offices located throughout the state during normal business hours.
? At the military recruitment offices for persons enlisting in the armed forces.
? At specified agencies of the Department of Human Services, the Department of Community Health and the Department of Career Development.
By Mail:
? By obtaining and completing a Mail Voter Registration Application and forwarding to the election official as directed on the application by the close of registration deadline. Mail voter registration applications may be obtained by contacting:
Springfield Township Clerk’s Office
12000 Davisburg Rd.
Davisburg, MI 48350
(248) 846-6510
Note:
A person who registers to vote by mail is required to vote in person unless they have previously voted in person in the township where they live or are at least 60 years of age or are handicapped.
THE August 2nd, 2011 SPECIAL GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN ALL VOTING PRECINCTS OF SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A CANDIDATE FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICE:
COUNTY County Commissioner 2nd District
Laura Moreau, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Published: June 15, 2011

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
June 9, 2011 SYNOPSIS
CALL TO ORDER: 7.30 p.m. by Supervisor Trout
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
AGENDA ADDITIONS & CHANGES
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
a) Approved Minutes: May 12, 2011 Regular Meeting with bills and additional disbursements of $197,095.24
b) Accepted May 2011 Treasurer’s Report
c) Received May 2011 Monthly Reports: Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Ordinance, Police, Fire, CDBG, Assessing, IT and Comp Time Report
d) Authorized payment of bills as amended, totaling $40,131.34
e) Approved payment of annual membership dues to MTA, in the amount of $5,417
f) Authorized $3,000 contribution for 2011 to Andersonville Cemetery Association
g) Approved request from HAYA for 2011 contribution in the amount of $2,000
h) Approved invoice from Schleade Hampton Associates in the amount of $3,590
i) Approve the Resolution to participate in Oakland County’s Urban County Community Development Block Grant programs for the years 2012, 2013 and 2014
j) Approved Resolutions and certificates recognizing the two retiring principles, Barbara Bloom and K.C. Leh, who have served our community with honor and distinction
PUBLIC HEARINGS: Industrial Development District ? IBC North America: Open 7:53, No Comments Received, Closed 7:54
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Establishment of Industrial Development District ? IBC North America: Adopted Resolution 2011-5 subject to applicant applying for a proper split and combination so that the building is located on one parcel and further providing a metes and bounds legal description of building at 4750 Clawson Tank
2. Solicitors Ordinance ? Discussion: Set Ordinance for First Reading
3. Failure to Maintain Control of Dogs ? Amendment to Section 5.07 of Omnibus Criminal Ordinance: Set Amendment for First Reading
4. General Fund Budget Amendment ? Elections, Expenditures: Increased Election cost center $11,000 to $14,700 and decreased contingency $11,000 to $23,000. Total General Fund Expenditures remain at $1,849,550. General Fund Revenues are unchanged at $1,851,300
5. Appoint Liaison to Holly Area Youth Assistance Board: Appointed Clerk Laura Moreau as Township Board Liaison
6. Approve Fireworks Display Permit: Approved permit contingent on applicant purchasing and providing documentation of Certificate of Insurance
7. Tree Trimming and Removal ? Davisburg Cemetery and Lumberyard Property: Authorized tree trimming and removal at Davisburg Cemetery and awarded bid to Arbor View Tree Service, cost not to exceed $1,900 and further authorized tree trimming and removal at ‘lumberyard? property and awarded bid to Arbor View Tree Service for a one day rate as outlined in the bid cost not to exceed $1,600
8. Endowment Fund Discussion: Moved that Springfield Township Board express its general consent to entering into agreements for the creation of an endowment fund as outlined in the draft agreement as provided by the Springfield Site Action Committee with the understanding that revisions would be required before the establishment of the fund
9. River Church: Tabled request for reduction of building permit fees
PUBLIC COMMENT: Cliff Powell, the River Church, expressed his frustration at the Board for tabling his request and indicated that the list of outstanding items for the building permit is not accurate.
Steve Forney, 8740 Waumegah Lake Rd, expressed disappointment in how the Board is working for his Church ? The River
Caleb Combs, The River Church, stated that he is anxious to begin using the activity building and just wants to know what’s needed
John Sanchez, 4497 Red Oak, Waterford also stated frustration with Township for getting building permit
William Sash, 10086 King Rd, commented about the building lights at 9861 Dixie Highway and his efforts to have light shielded or removed
Jim Miller, 1196 King Rd, commented that the lights at 9861 Dixie Highway have already been addressed and are not in violation
ADJOURNMENT: 9:43 pm Published: June 15, 2011 Laura Moreau, Clerk

NOTICE
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a meeting on Wednesday, June 15 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, Michigan for the following purpose:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Request from Steven C. Reschak, 7501 Stonevalley Bluff, Clarkston, 48348 to allow the construction of an accessory building resulting in a total accessory floor area greater than the 1200 square feet allowed per section 16.14 of the Zoning Ordinance.
The property that is the subject of this request is located at 7501 Stonevalley Bluff, Clarkston in Springfield Township and is zoned R1, one family residential. P.I.#07-13-453-008.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the maps and variance requests may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours, Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk’s Office until the date of the meeting. Anyone needing a special accommodation at the meeting should contact the Township Clerk at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Publish 5/25/11

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
MAY 12, 2011 SYNOPSIS
CALL TO ORDER: 7.30 p.m. by Supervisor Trout
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
AGENDA ADDITIONS & CHANGES
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
a) Approved Minutes: April 14, 2011 Regular Meeting with bills and additional disbursements of $226,047.06
b) Accepted April 2011 Treasurer’s Report
c) Received April 2011 Monthly Reports: Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Ordinance, Police, Fire, CDBG, Assessing, IT and Comp Time Report
d) Authorized payment of bills as amended, totaling $26,388.89. (Removed invoice #120186 from Schleede Hampton)
e) Received 2010 audit from Pfeffer, Hanniford & Palka
f) Approved Group Membership Dues for Michigan Association of Planners in the amount of $675
g) Officially recognized May as Mental Health Awareness month in Partnership with OCCMHA
h) Presented Certificate of Commendation to Jeffrey Andrew Patterson, Eagle Scout
i) Received Communications and placed on file
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Reschedule Eliza Lake SAD Hearing on Practicability – set date for Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 7 pm
NEW BUSINESS:
1. IBC Resolution ? Adopted Resolution to approve Project Plan
2. Request form Harding Leasing to establish a Industrial Development District ? accepted request to establish district and to notice and hold Public Hearing for parcels 07-36-401-001 and 07-36-401-002 at the earliest date
3. Parks & Recreation Furniture Purchase ? Authorized Supervisor to move forward with furniture purchase and installation, cost not to exceed $11,000.
4. CHP Grant ? Authorized Supervisor to apply for grant
5. Workers Comp. MTA Self-insurance – Accepted proposal to join fund beginning July 2011 at annual premium of $24,232.46
PUBLIC COMMENT: Supervisor Trout noted excellent report for 2010 Audit. Trustee Vallad explained that the Rotary Park bridge demolition took place on Saturday, May 7 and was a successful effort. Supervisor Trout gave reminders of the Spring Clean-up on Saturday, May 14 and Davisburg Beautification Day on Saturday, May 21.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:38 pm Laura Moreau, Clerk
Publish 5/25/11

NOTICE OF HEARING OF PRACTICABILITY
ELIZA LAKE IMPROVEMENT
HEARING RE-SCHEDULED-
PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE!
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Springfield Township Board will meet at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, Michigan at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2011 to determine the practicability of implementing an aquatic management program for the purpose of controlling nuisance aquatic weeds/algae for Eliza Lake, for treatment year 2012.
This Hearing is called pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 188 of 1954, as amended.
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD
Publish: May 11 & 18, 2011

NOTICE OF HEARING OF PRACTICABILITY
ELIZA LAKE IMPROVEMENT HEARING RE-SCHEDULED-
PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE!
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Springfield Township Board will meet at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, Michigan at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2011 to determine the practicability of implementing an aquatic management program for the purpose of controlling nuisance aquatic weeds/algae for Eliza Lake, for treatment year 2012.
This Hearing is called pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 188 of 1954, as amended.
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD
Publish: May 11 & 18, 2011

Springfield Charter Township, Oakland County Michigan
Property Disposition
The Charter Township of Springfield intends to dispose of various items of property by sealed bid on Friday May 6, 2011, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the following locations:
1. Miscellaneous electronics and office equipment at the Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, 48350
2. Pre-owned air packs, tool boxes, televisions, and various hose adaptors at Fire Station #2, 10280 Rattalee Lake Road, Davisburg, 48350
Interested parties may view the items during the above posted time. A full list is available at www.springfield-twp.us or at the Township Offices during normal business hours. Inquiries can be made by contacting the Supervisor’s office at 248-846-6502.
Successful bidders will be notified by phone or email on Friday evening May 6th. Payment by certified funds or cash and pick up will be required on Saturday May 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon or Monday May 9th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Springfield Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids, to waive irregularities, and to accept a Bid which, in the Owner’s opinion, is in the Owner’s own best interests.
Published: April 27 & May 4, 2011

NOTICE OF ADOPTION
AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 26
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a regularly-scheduled meeting held on April 14, 2011, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Springfield adopted amendments to Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26, which amendments are set forth herein and shall take effect seven (7) days after publication of the Notice of Adoption:
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ORDAINS:
Section 1. Amendments
ARTICLE XVIII ‘ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT, Section 18.07’Site Plan Review Required in Specific Districts is hereby amended as follows:
Amend Section 18.07.4.b.(6) as follows:
(6) Expiration of Approval. Final site plan approval is valid for a period of one year from the date of Township action within which time all necessary Building or Construction Permits shall be secured and construction substantially commenced. The Township Supervisor or designee may grant extensions of final site plan approval upon good cause shown. The Township Supervisor or designee has the discretion to request the Planning Commission or, in the case of applications and site plans requiring Township Board review, to review the request for site plan extension. The Township Supervisor or designee shall provide a report to the Planning Commission on each site plan approval extension including the rationale for granting the extension. No single extension shall be granted for a period of more than one year, and multiple extensions are allowed. All requests for extensions shall be made in writing and include a statement of why the extension is necessary and confirmation of ability to complete construction in conformity with the final site plan as approved.
Add new Section 18.07.4.c. as follows:
c. Administrative Approval. The Township may approve the site plan without submission to the Planning Commission, subject to all of the criteria in Section 18.07.2. Criteria of Site Plan Review, requirements and standards in the following cases, but in no other:
(1) Accessory uses incidental to a conforming use where said use does not require any variance and where said site plan conforms with all the requirements of this Ordinance.
(2) Expansion and/or addition to an existing conforming use where said site plan conforms with all the requirements of this Ordinance.
(3) The following specific cases:
(a) Provision of accessory storage buildings in all zoning districts.
(b) Provision of increases in off-street parking areas, parking buildings and/or structures, increases in loading/unloading spaces in commercial and industrial zoning districts, and landscape improvements as required by this Ordinance.
Section 2. Balance of Ordinance Remains in Effect
The balance of Ordinance No. 26 shall remain in full force and effect, except as specifically modified herein.
Section 3. Repealer
All ordinances and portions of ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 4. Severability
Should any provision or part of this Ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 5. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect following publication in the manner prescribed by law. This Ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by law.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 26 adopted at the Regular Meeting of the Springfield Township Board held on the 14th day of April, 2011. Documents pertaining to the adopted amendments may be inspected or obtained at the office of the Springfield Township Clerk, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350, at all times said office is open for business. Anyone needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510.
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Published: April 27, 2011

NOTICE
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a meeting on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, Michigan for the following purpose:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Request from John Shell, 11291 Bigelow, Davisburg, 48350 to allow applicant to retain a ground sign that directs attention to a business or profession not conducted on the premises which is in violation of Section 16.07.2(a) of the Zoning Ordinance and to retain a ground sign resulting in a zero (0) foot setback from the road right-of-way, rather than the required fifteen (15) feet per Section 16.07.3.a(5) of the Zoning Ordinance.
The property that is the subject of this request is located at 9304 Dixie Highway in Springfield Township and is zoned C-2, General Business. P.I. #07-14-430-035.
2. Request from Jessica Schmidt, 10560 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, 48350, to construct a fence along the front property line that is six (6) foot high rather than the three (3) foot allowed per Section 16.13 of the Zoning Ordinance.
The property that is the subject of this request is located at 10560 Davisburg Road in Springfield Township and is zoned R-2, one family residential. P.I.#07-10-376-017.
3. Request from Ray Myatt, 10180 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, 48350 to allow more than one principal building on a residential lot during the construction of a new dwelling unit which is not permitted per Article III, Section 3.03 of the Zoning Ordinance.
The property that is the subject of this request is located at 10180 Davisburg Road, Davisburg in Springfield Township and is zoned R2, one family residential. P.I.#07-10-476-056.
4. Request from Steven C. Reschak, 7501 Stonevalley Bluff, Clarkston, 48348 to allow the construction of an accessory building (swimming pool, pool house and patio) resulting in a ten (10) foot rear yard setback rather than the required thirty-five (35) foot setback required per Section 25.00 of the Zoning Ordinance.
The property that is the subject of this request is located at 7501 Stonevalley Bluff, Clarkston in Springfield Township and is zoned R1, one family residential. P.I.#07-13-453-008.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the maps and variance requests may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours, Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk’s Office until the date of the meeting. Anyone needing a special accommodation at the meeting should contact the Township Clerk at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Published: 4-27-11 Charter Township of Springfield

NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Springfield’s Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI will be open on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving Absentee Ballot Applications and issuing Absentee Ballots for the May 3, 2011 Special Primary Election.
Electors who wish to receive an absent voter ballot for the May Special primary by mail must submit absent voter application by Saturday, April 30, 2011, at 2 pm.
Monday, May 2, 2011 is last day for qualified Electors to obtain an absent voter ballot for the May Special primary and it must be voted in-person in the Clerk’s office.
For additional information, contact the Clerk’s Office at (248) 846-6510.
Laura Moreau, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Published: April 20 & 27, 2011

NOTICE OF ADOPTION
AMENDMENTS TO
ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 26
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a regularly-scheduled meeting held on April 14, 2011, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Springfield adopted amendments to Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26, which amendments are set forth herein and shall take effect seven (7) days after publication of the Notice of Adoption:
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ORDAINS:
Section 1. Amendments
ARTICLE XVI ‘GENERAL PROVISIONS, Section 16.24’Transient and Seasonal Display of Products or Materials Intended for Sale is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 16.24 ? Seasonal and Temporary Display of Products, Materials Intended for Sale, and Special Events.
1. Permit Requirements.
a. The outside sale of seasonal items which may include, but not be limited to, Christmas Trees, flowers and plants, pumpkins and other such seasonal items, and the temporary sale of any other merchandise and special events shall require a permit from the Township, unless such outside sales have received site plan approval. Special Events may include, but are not limited to, promotional sales, community events, or ceremonies.
b. Such activities shall be permitted within any non-residential zoning district.
c. Applications for seasonal or temporary sales and events shall be accompanied by a scaled drawing depicting the location of the proposed use, parking, drives, and signage.
d. Applications shall be filed with the Township a minimum of ten (10) days prior to the intended commencement of sales.
e. Permits may be approved by the Township for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days.
f. Outside sales shall be confined to the area designated on an approved site plan and/or through the issuance of a permit as set forth in this Section.
2. Sales Permitted in All Districts Without Permit.
a. Retail sale of products grown on the premises, provided that such retail sales are operated by the occupants of the premises.
3. Standards and Conditions.
a. Seasonal or temporary sales and events at the discretion of the Township may be located no closer to a public road right-of-way than the required front setback or existing building, whichever is less.
b. Seasonal or temporary sales and events shall not occupy or obstruct the use of any fire lane or more than ten (10) percent of the required off-street parking, provided use of such area does not materially affect the functioning of the site.
c. Ingress and egress shall be provided in a manner so as not to create a traffic hazard or a nuisance.
d. The Township will determine whether adequate access, circulation and off-street parking is available on the site to accommodate both the principal use and seasonal and temporary sales.
e. Signage for seasonal or temporary sales operations shall comply with the standards for permanent ground signs in Section 16.07.3. Pennants, streamers, and the like are prohibited pursuant to Section 16.07.2.d.
f. Temporary tents and other temporary items used in conjunction with outdoor sales shall be approved by the Township. Upon discontinuance of the seasonal use, any temporary items shall be removed.
Section 2. Balance of Ordinance Remains in Effect
The balance of Ordinance No. 26 shall remain in full force and effect, except as specifically modified herein.
Section 3. Repealer
All ordinances and portions of ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 4. Severability
Should any provision or part of this Ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 5. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect following publication in the manner prescribed by law. This Ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by law.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 26 adopted at the Regular Meeting of the Springfield Township Board held on the 14th day of April, 2011. Documents pertaining to the adopted amendments may be inspected or obtained at the office of the Springfield Township Clerk, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350, at all times said office is open for business. Anyone needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510.
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Published: April 27, 2011

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
April 14, 2011 SYNOPSIS
CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. by Supervisor Trout
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA ADDITIONS & CHANGES: Added New Business #11, DTE Tree Planting Grant
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
a) Approved Minutes: March 10, 2011 Regular Meeting with bills and additional disbursements of $274,230.57
b) Accepted March 2011 Treasurer’s Report
c) Received March 2011 Monthly Reports: Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Ordinance, Police, Fire, CDBG, Assessing and IT
d) Authorized payment of bills as presented, totaling $15,148.23
e) Accepted FEMA Grant Agreement and authorize Fire Chief to complete projects
f) Authorized Supervisor to submit proposed West Nile project to Oakland County for approval
g) Adopted Resolution to approve Holly Area Youth Assistance member Debbie Miller
h) Received Communications and placed on file
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Ordinance Codification ? Legal Review and Policy discussion: Recommended definition of Family to the Planning Commission for consideration.
2. 2011 Dust Control Program: Accepted bid from Road Maintenance Corp. for all Township gravel roads.
3. Second Reading: Amendments to Zoning Ordinance 26, Section 18.07 ? Site Plan Review: Adopted amendments.
4. Second Reading: Amendments to Zoning Ordinance 26, Section 16.24 ? Seasonal and Temporary Display: Adopted amendments.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Budget Amendments: Adopted amendments to the following funds: General Fund, Revenue $1,851,300, Expenses $1,849,550; Fire Fund, Revenue $715,165, Expenses $680,565
2. Eliza Lake SAD: Adopted Resolution tentatively declaring intention to establish the Eliza Lake Special Assessment District and set Public Hearing on Practicability for May 12, 2011 at 7:00 pm.
3. Rotary Park Bridge project: Authorized contribution in the amount of $1,000 for bridge replacement project.
4. Lumberyard Plan: Accepted proposal from Carlisle/Wortman, cost not to exceed $5,600.
5. The River Church Fees: Moved to establish escrow account in the amount of $7,710 for plan review fees. Difference to either be refunded or put toward building permit fees.
6. FY 2011 Tri-Party Program: Discussed 2011 tri-party program and funds allotted to Springfield Township in the amount of $49,565.
7. Code Enforcement Services Agreement: Approved agreement with Code Enforcement Services.
8. Disposition of Property: Authorized Supervisor to publish notice of Township intent to dispose of property and to carry out plan as proposed.
9. IBC North America: Issues related to potential Facilities Exemptions were discussed.
10. New Proposed Ordinances: Referred proposed solicitors and Animal Control ordinance to Township Attorney for review.
11. DTE Tree Planting Grant: Accepted DTE grant in the amount of $2,000 and Township match in the amount of $4,200.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Supervisor Trout noted Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant Funds information in the Library display case. Encouraged participation in Davisburg Beautification Day on May 21 and Township Clean Up on May 14.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:19 pm Laura Moreau, Clerk

Springfield Charter Township, Oakland County Michigan
Property Disposition
The Charter Township of Springfield intends to dispose of various items of property by sealed bid on Friday May 6, 2011, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the following locations:
1. Miscellaneous electronics and office equipment at the Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, 48350
2. Pre-owned air packs, tool boxes, televisions, and various hose adaptors at Fire Station #2, 10280 Rattalee Lake Road, Davisburg, 48350
Interested parties may view the items during the above posted time. A full list is available at www.springfield-twp.us or at the Township Offices during normal business hours. Inquiries can be made by contacting the Supervisor’s office at 248-846-6502.
Successful bidders will be notified by phone or email on Friday evening May 6th. Payment by certified funds or cash and pick up will be required on Saturday May 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon or Monday May 9th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Springfield Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids, to waive irregularities, and to accept a Bid which, in the Owner’s opinion, is in the Owner’s own best interests.
Published: April 27 & May 4, 2011

Springfield Charter Township, Oakland County Michigan
Property Disposition
The Charter Township of Springfield intends to dispose of various items of property by sealed bid on Friday May 6, 2011, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the following locations:
1. Miscellaneous electronics and office equipment at the Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, 48350
2. Pre-owned air packs, tool boxes, televisions, and various hose adaptors at Fire Station #2, 10280 Rattalee Lake Road, Davisburg, 48350
Interested parties may view the items during the above posted time. A full list is available at www.springfield-twp.us or at the Township Offices during normal business hours. Inquiries can be made by contacting the Supervisor’s office at 248-846-6502.
Successful bidders will be notified by phone or email on Friday evening May 6th. Payment by certified funds or cash and pick up will be required on Saturday May 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon or Monday May 9th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Springfield Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids, to waive irregularities, and to accept a Bid which, in the Owner’s opinion, is in the Owner’s own best interests.
Published: April 27 & May 4, 2011

NOTICE OF HEARING OF PRACTICABILITY
ELIZA LAKE IMPROVEMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Springfield Township Board will meet at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, Michigan at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2011 to determine the practicability of implementing an aquatic management program for the purpose of controlling nuisance aquatic weeds/algae for Eliza Lake, for treatment year 2012. This Hearing is called pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 188 of 1954, as amended.
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD
Published: April 20, 2011

NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Springfield’s Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI will be open on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving Absentee Ballot Applications and issuing Absentee Ballots for the May 3, 2011 Special Primary Election.
Electors who wish to receive an absent voter ballot for the May Special primary by mail must submit absent voter application by Saturday, April 30, 2011, at 2 pm.
Monday, May 2, 2011 is last day for qualified Electors to obtain an absent voter ballot for the May Special primary and it must be voted in-person in the Clerk’s office.
For additional information, contact the Clerk’s Office at (248) 846-6510.
Laura Moreau, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Published: April 20 & 27, 2011

NOTICE OF SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Special Primary Election will be held in the
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
County of Oakland, State of Michigan
TUESDAY, May 3, 2011
THE POLLS will be open 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Precinct Polling Places below:
1 – Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd.
2 – Springfield Township Fire Station #2, 10280 Rattalee Lake Rd.
3 – Andersonville Elementary School, 10350 Andersonville Rd.
4 – Oakland Technical Center, 8211 Big Lake Rd
5 – Springfield Plains Elementary School, 8650 Holcomb Rd.
6 – Springfield Plains Elementary School, 8650 Holcomb Rd.
7 – Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd.
All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities. To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available on audio tape and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the Township Clerk in advance of this election.
Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the Township Clerk to obtain an application for absent voter ballot by calling 248-846-6510 or appearing at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, MI, 8:30 am ? 4:30 pm.
FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOMINATING CANDIDATES OF ALL PARTICIPATING POLITICAL PARTIES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICE:
COUNTY County Commissioner 2nd District
Laura Moreau, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Published: April 13, 2011

NOTICE
PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Accuracy Test on the
M-100 Voting Equipment to be used for the Special Primary Election scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, 2011 will be conducted on Monday, April 18, 2011 at 10 a.m., Michigan time at the Springfield Township Civic Center, Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, Oakland County, MI.
The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer program used to count the votes cast at the election meets the requirements of the law.
LAURA MOREAU, CLERK
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
Publish: April 13, 2011

Springfield Charter Township,
Oakland County Michigan
Request for Proposals ? Provide Chloride Service for Dust Control on Gravel Roads
The Charter Township of Springfield will receive sealed proposals to provide Chloride Service for Dust control on 46.83 miles of gravel roads at the Supervisor’s office located at 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, 48350, until 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Friday, March 25, 2011 at which time they will be publicly opened and available for inspection.
Bid Documents may be obtained from the Township office during regular business hours or downloaded at www.springfield-twp.us beginning Friday, March 18, 2011; No deposit is required. Inquiries can be made in person or by calling 248-846-6502.
Springfield Township continually strives to develop quality sources for goods and services and encourages all prospective bidders to respond to the Invitation to Bid.
Springfield Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids, to waive irregularities, and to accept a Bid which, in the Owner’s opinion, is in their own best interests.
Published:March 23, 2011

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
March 10, 2011 SYNOPSIS
CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. by Supervisor Trout
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA ADDITIONS & CHANGES: Remove consent items d and e (Budget and Finance Report and EECBG Report) add consent item MATS conference
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
a) Approved Minutes: February 10, 2011 Regular Meeting with bills and additional disbursements of $226,133.34
b) Accepted February Treasurer’s Report
c) Received February 2011 Reports: Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Ordinance, Police, Fire, CDBG, Senior Transportation, Assessing and IT
d) Authorized payment of bills as presented, totaling $113,229.72
e) Establish 2011 Davisburg Beautification day for Saturday, May 21st
f) Authorize HVAC Repairs by Mechanical Comfort, not to exceed $4,870
g) Authorize Supervisor Trout to attend Michigan Association of Township Supervisors Spring Education Conference, cost not to exceed $500
h) Received Communications and placed on file
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Divine Mercy Parish Final Site Plan Extension ? Extended site plan until March 12, 2012
2. Reschedule 2011 Annual Spring Clean-up for May 14, 2011 at Springfield Oaks, Designate Clean-Up Partners ? Rescheduled date and established Smith Disposal, Shred Max and First Class Tire Shredders as clean up partners. Authorized related expenditures not to exceed $500
3. First Reading: Amendments to Zoning Ordinance 26, Section 18.07 ? Site Plan Review: Authorized Clerk to set for Second Reading
4. First Reading: Amendment to Zoning Ordinance 26, Section 16.24 ? Seasonal and Temporary Display: Authorized Clerk to set for Second Reading
5. Medical Reimbursement, Comp Time Policy and Procedure, FSA: Policy Manual Amendment ? Amended Employee Handbook as presented adding that comp time payments must be approved by Township Board
6. Revised Poverty Exemption Standards ? Adopted changes as proposed
7. Softwater Lake Bids ? Accepted bid from PLM Lake and Land Management for 2011 at a cost not to exceed $9,000
8. Lumber Yard Prescribed Burn ? Authorized to contract with David Borneman, cost not to exceed $1,900
9. 2011 Dust Control Program and Budget Amendments ? Tabled to April Board Meeting for additional information from Road Maintenance Corporation
10. Maintenance Storage Building ? Authorized Supervisor to procure architectural plans necessary to bid out maintenance storage building, cost not to exceed $7,500
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
ADJOURNMENT: 9:23 p.m.
Publish 3-23-11 TB Laura Moreau, Clerk

NOTICE OF SECOND READING AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 26
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a SECOND READING at its Regular Meeting on Thursday, April 14, 2011, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 to consider the following proposed amendments to Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND
ORDINANCE NO. 26, ZONING ORDINANCE
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ORDAINS:
Ordinance No. 26, the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Springfield is hereby amended as follows:
Section 1. Amendments
ARTICLE XVIII ‘ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT, Section 18.07’Site Plan Review Required in Specific Districts is hereby amended as follows:
Amend Section 18.07.4.b.(6) as follows:
(6) Expiration of Approval. Final site plan approval is valid for a period of one year from the date of Township action within which time all necessary Building or Construction Permits shall be secured and construction substantially commenced. The Township Supervisor or designee may grant extensions of final site plan approval upon good cause shown. The Township Supervisor or designee has the discretion to request the Planning Commission or, in the case of applications and site plans requiring Township Board review, to review the request for site plan extension. The Township Supervisor or designee shall provide a report to the Planning Commission on each site plan approval extension including the rationale for granting the extension. No single extension shall be granted for a period of more than one year, and multiple extensions are allowed. All requests for extensions shall be made in writing and include a statement of why the extension is necessary and confirmation of ability to complete construction in conformity with the final site plan as approved.
Add new Section 18.07.4.c. as follows:
c. Administrative Approval. The Township may approve the site plan without submission to the Planning Commission, subject to all of the criteria in Section 18.07.2. Criteria of Site Plan Review, requirements and standards in the following cases, but in no other:
(1) Accessory uses incidental to a conforming use where said use does not require any variance and where said site plan conforms with all the requirements of this Ordinance.
(2) Expansion and/or addition to an existing conforming use where said site plan conforms with all the requirements of this Ordinance.
(3) The following specific cases:
(a) Provision of accessory storage buildings in all zoning districts.
(b) Provision of increases in off-street parking areas, parking buildings and/or structures, increases in loading/unloading spaces in commercial and industrial zoning districts, and landscape improvements as required by this Ordinance.
Section 2. Balance of Ordinance Remains in Effect
The balance of Ordinance No. 26 shall remain in full force and effect, except as specifically modified herein.
Section 3. Repealer
All ordinances and portions of ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 4. Severability
Should any provision or part of this Ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 5. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect following publication in the manner prescribed by law. This Ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by law.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the complete text of Zoning Ordinance No. 26 and documents related to the proposed amendments may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours. Written comments may be submitted to the Springfield Township Clerk up until the time of the Second Reading. Those persons needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510.
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Publish 3-23-11 Charter Township of Springfield

NOTICE OF SECOND READING AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 26
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a SECOND READING at its Regular Meeting on Thursday, April 14, 2011, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 to consider the following proposed amendments to Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND
ORDINANCE NO. 26, ZONING ORDINANCE
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ORDAINS:
Ordinance No. 26, the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Springfield is hereby amended as follows:
Section 1. Amendments
ARTICLE XVI ‘GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 16.24’Transient and Seasonal Display of Products or Materials Intended for Sale is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 16.24 ? Seasonal and Temporary Display of Products, Materials Intended for Sale, and Special Events.
1. Permit Requirements.
a. The outside sale of seasonal items which may include, but not be limited to, Christmas Trees, flowers and plants, pumpkins and other such seasonal items, and the temporary sale of any other merchandise and special events shall require a permit from the Township, unless such outside sales have received site plan approval. Special Events may include, but are not limited to, promotional sales, community events, or ceremonies.
b. Such activities shall be permitted within any non-residential zoning district.
c. Applications for seasonal or temporary sales and events shall be accompanied by a scaled drawing depicting the location of the proposed use, parking, drives, and signage.
d. Applications shall be filed with the Township a minimum of ten (10) days prior to the intended commencement of sales.
e. Permits may be approved by the Township for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days.
f. Outside sales shall be confined to the area designated on an approved site plan and/or through the issuance of a permit as set forth in this Section.
2. Sales Permitted in All Districts Without Permit.
a. Retail sale of products grown on the premises, provided that such retail sales are operated by the occupants of the premises.
3. Standards and Conditions.
a. Seasonal or temporary sales and events at the discretion of the Township may be located no closer to a public road right-of-way than the required front setback or existing building, whichever is less.
b. Seasonal or temporary sales and events shall not occupy or obstruct the use of any fire lane or more than ten (10) percent of the required off-street parking, provided use of such area does not materially affect the functioning of the site.
c. Ingress and egress shall be provided in a manner so as not to create a traffic hazard or a nuisance.
d. The Township will determine whether adequate access, circulation and off-street parking is available on the site to accommodate both the principal use and seasonal and temporary sales.
e. Signage for seasonal or temporary sales operations shall comply with the standards for permanent ground signs in Section 16.07.3. Pennants, streamers, and the like are prohibited pursuant to Section 16.07.2.d.
f. Temporary tents and other temporary items used in conjunction with outdoor sales shall be approved by the Township. Upon discontinuance of the seasonal use, any temporary items shall be removed.
Section 2. Balance of Ordinance Remains in Effect
The balance of Ordinance No. 26 shall remain in full force and effect, except as specifically modified herein.
Section 3. Repealer
All ordinances and portions of ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 4. Severability
Should any provision or part of this Ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 5. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect following publication in the manner prescribed by law. This Ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by law.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the complete text of Zoning Ordinance No. 26 and documents related to the proposed amendments may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours. Written comments may be submitted to the Springfield Township Clerk up until the time of the Second Reading. Those persons needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510.
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Publish 3-23-11 Charter Township of Springfield

NOTICE OF CLOSE
OF REGISTRATION
Monday, April 4, 2011
FOR
SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION Tuesday, MAY 3, 2011
To the Qualified Electors of
Springfield Township ?
Oakland County, michigan
Notice is hereby given that Monday, April 4, 2011 is the last day to register to vote or change your address for the above stated election.
Qualified electors may register to vote or change their address in the following manner:
In Person:
? At the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI, 48350 during normal business hours: 8:30 a.m. ? 4:30 p.m. Monday ? Friday, Tel. 248-846-6510
? At the office of the County Clerk during normal business hours.
? At any of the Secretary of State Branch offices located throughout the state during normal business hours.
? At the military recruitment offices for persons enlisting in the armed forces.
? At specified agencies of the Department of Human Services, the Department of Community Health and the Department of Career Development.
By Mail:
? By obtaining and completing a Mail Voter Registration Application and forwarding to the election official as directed on the application by the close of registration deadline. Mail voter registration applications may be obtained by contacting:
Springfield Township Clerk’s Office
12000 Davisburg Rd.
Davisburg, MI 48350
(248) 846-6510
Note:
A person who registers to vote by mail is required to vote in person unless they have previously voted in person in the township where they live or are at least 60 years of age or are handicapped.
THE MAY 3RD, 2011 SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN ALL VOTING PRECINCTS OF SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOMINATING CANDIDATES OF ALL PARTICIPATING PARTIES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICE:
COUNTY County Commissioner 2nd District
Laura Moreau, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Published: March 16, 2011

NOTICE
BOARD OF REVIEW
The Charter Township of Springfield Board of Review will meet at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, Michigan for the purpose of hearing appeals for the year 2011 assessments.
Any questions regarding the value or classification placed on properties may be reviewed with the assessing staff prior to the hearings. Anyone wishing to appeal the assessment or classification before the Board of Review must make an appointment in advance. Appointments may be made Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. by phoning the Assessing office at 248-846-6530. The Board of Review has established a ten minute time limit for hearing assessment appeals.
Board of Review Hearings
The following dates and times are scheduled for appointments:
Tuesday March 8, 2011: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday March 9, 2011: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thursday March 10, 2011: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday March 11, 2011: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday March 14, 2011: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday March 15, 2011: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 16, 2011: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The following dates and times are scheduled for review only (no appointments):
March 8, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
March 9, 17 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tentative Equalization Ratio: Real & Personal 50%
Tentative Equalization Factor: Real & Personal 1.00000
Property owners may also appeal by sending a letter to the Board of Review at Charter Township of Springfield, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, Michigan 48350. All letters must be received before 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 16th, 2011. Representatives must submit written authorization from the property owner to protest on their behalf.
Anyone needing a special accommodation at a Board of Review meeting should contact the Assessor’s Office at least two (2) business days prior to the meeting at 248-846-6530.
Vicki L. Sievers, MAAO III
Chief Assessor, Springfield Township
Publish: 2/16, 2/23 & 3/2/11

NOTICE
BOARD OF REVIEW
The Charter Township of Springfield Board of Review will meet at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, Michigan for the purpose of hearing appeals for the year 2011 assessments.
Any questions regarding the value or classification placed on properties may be reviewed with the assessing staff prior to the hearings. Anyone wishing to appeal the assessment or classification before the Board of Review must make an appointment in advance. Appointments may be made Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. by phoning the Assessing office at 248-846-6530. The Board of Review has established a ten minute time limit for hearing assessment appeals.
Board of Review Hearings
The following dates and times are scheduled for appointments:
Tuesday March 8, 2011: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday March 9, 2011: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thursday March 10, 2011: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday March 11, 2011: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday March 14, 2011: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday March 15, 2011: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 16, 2011: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The following dates and times are scheduled for review only (no appointments):
March 8, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
March 9, 17 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tentative Equalization Ratio: Real & Personal 50%
Tentative Equalization Factor: Real & Personal 1.00000
Property owners may also appeal by sending a letter to the Board of Review at Charter Township of Springfield, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, Michigan 48350. All letters must be received before 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 16th, 2011. Representatives must submit written authorization from the property owner to protest on their behalf.
Anyone needing a special accommodation at a Board of Review meeting should contact the Assessor’s Office at least two (2) business days prior to the meeting at 248-846-6530.
Vicki L. Sievers, MAAO III
Chief Assessor, Springfield Township
Publish: 2/16, 2/23 & 3/2/11

NOTICE
BOARD OF REVIEW
The Charter Township of Springfield Board of Review will meet at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, Michigan for the purpose of hearing appeals for the year 2011 assessments.
Any questions regarding the value or classification placed on properties may be reviewed with the assessing staff prior to the hearings. Anyone wishing to appeal the assessment or classification before the Board of Review must make an appointment in advance. Appointments may be made Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. by phoning the Assessing office at 248-846-6530. The Board of Review has established a ten minute time limit for hearing assessment appeals.
Board of Review Hearings
The following dates and times are scheduled for appointments:
Tuesday March 8, 2011: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday March 9, 2011: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thursday March 10, 2011: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday March 11, 2011: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday March 14, 2011: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday March 15, 2011: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 16, 2011: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The following dates and times are scheduled for review only (no appointments):
March 8, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
March 9, 17 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tentative Equalization Ratio: Real & Personal 50%
Tentative Equalization Factor: Real & Personal 1.00000
Property owners may also appeal by sending a letter to the Board of Review at Charter Township of Springfield, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, Michigan 48350. All letters must be received before 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 16th, 2011. Representatives must submit written authorization from the property owner to protest on their behalf.
Anyone needing a special accommodation at a Board of Review meeting should contact the Assessor’s Office at least two (2) business days prior to the meeting at 248-846-6530.
Vicki L. Sievers, MAAO III
Chief Assessor, Springfield Township
Publish: 2/16, 2/23 & 3/2/11

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
February 10, 2011 SYNOPSIS
CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. by Supervisor Trout
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA ADDITIONS & CHANGES: None
PUBLIC COMMENT: Springfield Township Library Director Cathy Forst presented awards to Ruth Gruber and Kristy Bower in recognition of their 35 years of service on the Library Board
CONSENT AGENDA:
a) Approved Minutes: January 13, 2011 Regular Meeting with bills and additional disbursements of $298,878.86
b) Accepted January Treasurer’s Report
c) Received January 2011 Reports: Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Ordinance, Police, Fire and IT
d) Received December 2010 Reports: Police
e) Authorized payment of bills as presented, totaling $27,916.88
f) Establish Spring Clean up date, May 7, 2011 8am ? 2pm @Springfield Oaks Activity Center
g) Received Communications and placed on file
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Davisburg Community Sewer System ? Davisburg Action Committee update: Received downtown septic update and property owner feedback to sewer district proposal. Based on feedback, Board consensus was to discontinue investigation into community wastewater solution
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Healthcare Plan ? Flexible Spending Account Approval: Approved plan for full time and regular part time employees
2. Ordinance Codification ? Legal review and policy discussion: Considered policy action regarding setting fees by Resolution versus by Ordinance, solicitation on Parks property and political sign regulations
3. Office Utilization Plan: Considered plan to provide space for building department functions within main Township office and to reconfigure space for the Parks and Recreation department
4. Huron Creek site plan approval extension: Authorized one year extension
5. Agreements for consulting services ? Planning & Building: Authorized Supervisor and Clerk to enter into 3 year Planning Services Agreement with Carlisle/Wortman Associates. Supervisor to obtain addition detail regarding building agreement
6. Police Millage discussion: Board reached consensus not to add a Police Millage question on the August 2011 special election ballot
PUBLIC COMMENT: Brian Howe 2135 Woodbridge Ct, Highland Twp, explained that he is in attendance to support Ruth Gruber and also to introduce himself to the Board. He is running for open District 2 County Commission seat and looks forward to serving the community.
Raymond Miller, 10350 Oakhill requested information regarding the Oak Hill paving project.
Supervisor Mike Trout recognized the efforts of Mike Forst, Greg Kazmierski and Chris Benedict to plow township property. Mr. Trout said they have done a great job and he believes it was a good decision to have Township staff provide this service.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:00 p.m.
Publish: 2/16/11 TB Laura Moreau, Clerk

Oakland County Michigan
Request for Proposals ? Professional Lake Management Services on Softwater Lake
The Charter Township of Springfield will receive sealed proposals to provide Professional Lake Management Services on Softwater Lake at the Supervisor’s office located at 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, 48350, until 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Monday, February 28, 2011 at which time they will be publicly opened and available for inspection.
Bid Documents may be obtained from the Township office during regular business hours or downloaded at www.springfield-twp.us beginning Monday, February 7, 2011; No deposit is required. Inquiries can be made in person or by calling 248-846-6502.
Springfield Township continually strives to develop quality sources for goods and services and encourages all prospective bidders to respond to the Invitation to Bid.
Springfield Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids, to waive irregularities, and to accept a Bid which, in the Owner’s opinion, is in their own best interests.
Published: February 9, 2011

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 26
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a PUBLIC HEARING at its Regular Meeting on Monday, February 21, 2011, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 to receive comments on the following proposed amendments to Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND
ORDINANCE NO. 26, ZONING ORDINANCE
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ORDAINS:
Ordinance No. 26, the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Springfield is hereby amended as follows:
Section 1. Amendments
ARTICLE XVIII ‘ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT, Section 18.07’Site Plan Review Required in Specific Districts is hereby amended as follows:
Amend Section 18.07.4.b.(6) as follows:
(6) Expiration of Approval. Final site plan approval is valid for a period of one year from the date of Township action within which time all necessary Building or Construction Permits shall be secured and construction substantially commenced. The Township Supervisor or designee may grant extensions of final site plan approval upon good cause shown. The Township Supervisor or designee has the discretion to request the Planning Commission or, in the case of applications and site plans requiring Township Board review, to review the request for site plan extension. The Township Supervisor or designee shall provide a report to the Planning Commission on each site plan approval extension including the rationale for granting the extension. No single extension shall be granted for a period of more than one year, and multiple extensions are allowed. All requests for extensions shall be made in writing and include a statement of why the extension is necessary and confirmation of ability to complete construction in conformity with the final site plan as approved.
Add new Section 18.07.4.c. as follows:
c. Administrative Approval. The Township may approve the site plan without submission to the Planning Commission, subject to all of the criteria in Section 18.07.2. Criteria of Site Plan Review, requirements and standards in the following cases, but in no other:
(1) Accessory uses incidental to a conforming use where said use does not require any variance and where said site plan conforms with all the requirements of this Ordinance.
(2) Expansion and/or addition to an existing conforming use where said site plan conforms with all the requirements of this Ordinance.
(3) The following specific cases:
(a) Provision of accessory storage buildings in all zoning districts.
(b) Provision of increases in off-street parking areas, parking buildings and/or structures, increases in loading/unloading spaces in commercial and industrial zoning districts, and landscape improvements as required by this Ordinance.
Section 2. Balance of Ordinance Remains in Effect
The balance of Ordinance No. 26 shall remain in full force and effect, except as specifically modified herein.
Section 3. Repealer
All ordinances and portions of ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 4. Severability
Should any provision or part of this Ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 5. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect following publication in the manner prescribed by law. This Ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by law.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the complete text of Zoning Ordinance No. 26 and documents related to the proposed amendments may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours. Written comments may be submitted to the Springfield Township Clerk up until the time of the Public Hearing. Those persons needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510.
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Published: February 2, 2011

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 26
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a PUBLIC HEARING at its Regular Meeting on Monday, February 21, 2011, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 to receive comments on the following proposed amendments to Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND
ORDINANCE NO. 26, ZONING ORDINANCE
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ORDAINS:
Ordinance No. 26, the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Springfield is hereby amended as follows:
Section 1. Amendments
ARTICLE XVI ‘GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 16.24’Transient and Seasonal Display of Products or Materials Intended for Sale is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 16.24 ? Seasonal and Temporary Display of Products, Materials Intended for Sale, and Special Events.
1. Permit Requirements.
a. The outside sale of seasonal items which may include, but not be limited to, Christmas Trees, flowers and plants, pumpkins and other such seasonal items, and the temporary sale of any other merchandise and special events shall require a permit from the Township, unless such outside sales have received site plan approval. Special Events may include, but are not limited to, promotional sales, community events, or ceremonies.
b. Such activities shall be permitted within any non-residential zoning district.
c. Applications for seasonal or temporary sales and events shall be accompanied by a scaled drawing depicting the location of the proposed use, parking, drives, and signage.
d. Applications shall be filed with the Township a minimum of ten (10) days prior to the intended commencement of sales.
e. Permits may be approved by the Township for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days.
f. Outside sales shall be confined to the area designated on an approved site plan and/or through the issuance of a permit as set forth in this Section.
2. Sales Permitted in All Districts Without Permit.
a. Retail sale of products grown on the premises, provided that such retail sales are operated by the occupants of the premises.
3. Standards and Conditions.
a. Seasonal or temporary sales and events at the discretion of the Township may be located no closer to a public road right-of-way than the required front setback or existing building, whichever is less.
b. Seasonal or temporary sales and events shall not occupy or obstruct the use of any fire lane or more than ten (10) percent of the required off-street parking, provided use of such area does not materially affect the functioning of the site.
c. Ingress and egress shall be provided in a manner so as not to create a traffic hazard or a nuisance.
d. The Township will determine whether adequate access, circulation and off-street parking is available on the site to accommodate both the principal use and seasonal and temporary sales.
e. Signage for seasonal or temporary sales operations shall comply with the standards for permanent ground signs in Section 16.07.3. Pennants, streamers, and the like are prohibited pursuant to Section 16.07.2.d.
f. Temporary tents and other temporary items used in conjunction with outdoor sales shall be approved by the Township. Upon discontinuance of the seasonal use, any temporary items shall be removed.
Section 2. Balance of Ordinance Remains in Effect
The balance of Ordinance No. 26 shall remain in full force and effect, except as specifically modified herein.
Section 3. Repealer
All ordinances and portions of ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 4. Severability
Should any provision or part of this Ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 5. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect following publication in the manner prescribed by law. This Ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by law.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the complete text of Zoning Ordinance No. 26 and documents related to the proposed amendments may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours. Written comments may be submitted to the Springfield Township Clerk up until the time of the Public Hearing. Those persons needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510.
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Published: February 2, 2011

NOTICE OF ADOPTION
AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 42
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF PARK & RECREATION LANDS WITH SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a regularly-scheduled meeting held on December 9, 2010 the Township Board of the Charter Township of Springfield adopted amendments to Springfield Township Ordinance No. 42, which is set forth herein and shall take effect seven (7) days after publication of the Notice of Adoption:
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ORDAINS:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
ORDINANCE NO. 42
Ordinance No. 42, Ordinance Establishing Regulations for the Use of Park and Recreation Lands With Springfield Township, is amended as follows:
ARTICLE I ? AMENDMENTS
1. The following definition is added as a new Section 2.10
‘Shiawassee Basin Preserve? shall mean that property more particularly described as tax identification numbers 07-07-400-005, 07-08-351-004, and 07-18-251-009.
2. Section 2.10 is hereby renumbered as Section 2.11
3. Section 7.1 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
Carry or have in his or her possession a firearm, unless that individual possesses a valid license or is not required to possess a license under State law.
4. Section 7.2 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
Discharge of a firearm, air gun, gas gun, spring-loaded gun, slingshot, or another weapon that propels projectiles.
5. A new section 8.7 is added to read as follows:
Bring, maintain, ride or have in his or her possession any pack or saddle animals within the Shiawassee Basin Preserve, including, without limitation, horses, ponies and similar animals.
ARTICLE II ? SEVERABILITY
Should any provision or part of this ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
ARTICLE III ? REPEALER
All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and effect.
ARTICLE IV – EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance Amendment shall be effective seven (7) days after publication. This Ordinance Amendment shall be published in the manner provided by law.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of amendments to Springfield Township Ordinance No. 42, Ordinance Establishing Regulations for the Use of Park and Recreation Lands With Springfield Township, adopted at the Regular Meeting of the Springfield Township Board held on the 9th day of December, 2010. A true copy of the entire Ordinance No. 42 may be inspected or obtained at the office of the Springfield Township Clerk, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350, at all times said office is open for business. Anyone needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance.
Published: Dec. 22, 2010 TB Laura Moreau, Clerk

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
December 9, 2010 SYNOPSIS
CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. by Supervisor Trout
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA ADDITIONS & CHANGES: Add New Business #15 New Liquor Control Law
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
a) Approved Minutes: November 8, 2010 Special Workshop Meeting and November 11, 2010 Regular Meeting with bills and additional disbursements of $55,497.00
b) Accepted November Treasurer’s Report
c) Received November 2010 Reports: Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Ordinance, Fire and IT
d) Authorized payment of bills as presented, totaling $138,088.14
e) Authorized participation in Rotary Club Flag program for Civic Center and Davisburg Cemetery
f) Established 2011 Township Board Meeting Dates ? Second Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm at the Springfield Township Civic Center
g) Designated 2011 Legal Publication to the Clarkston News
h) Authorized contribution to Andersonville Cemetery for 2010 in the amount of $3,000
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 2011 Budget: Received public comments on proposed budgets
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Second Reading: Amendments to Ordinance No. 42 ? Adopted Amendments
2. Medical Marijuana ? Adopted Resolution establishing moratorium
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Adopted 2011 Budget as follows: General Fund: Revenues $1,781,300, Expenses $1,777,050; Fire Fund: Revenues $765,165, Expenses $730,565; Police Fund: Revenues $1,559,500, Expenses $1,559,200; Cemetery Fund: Revenues $700, Expenses $0; Parks & Recreation Fund: Revenues $670,656, Expenses $670,656; Lake Improvement Fund: Revenues $299,000, Expenses $299,000; Softwater Lake Improvement Fund; Revenues $15,000, Expenses $15,000; Cable Fund: Revenues $125,000, Expenses $122,450; Building Department Fund: Revenues $65,350, Expenses $64,950; Civic Center Debt Fund: Revenues $376,000, Expenses $374,000; Softwater Sewer (SAD) Fund: Revenues $130,000, Expenses $130,000
2. Farmers Market Discussion ? Concurred with committee recommendation that Parks & Recreation will establish Farmers Market at the Shiawassee Basin Preserve
3. Bids for Annual Financial and Compliance Audit ? Accepted proposal from Pfeffer, Hanniford, Palka for Fiscal years 2010, 2011 and 2012
4. Bids for Professional Services ? Authorized Supervisor to continue professional service agreements with Carlisle/Wortman Associates for Planning, Adkison, Need & Allen for Legal and Hubble Roth & Clarke for Engineering
5. Sheriff’s Department Contract ? Authorized Supervisor to execute agreement upon concurrence of Township Attorney
6. EECBG Bids ? Authorized the Supervisor to complete energy efficiency projects based on grant funding available of $54,540 and authorized Supervisor to waive permit fees required to complete the projects
7. Liquor License Transfer Request: Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority ? Adopted Resolution to transfer classification of on premises license from Tavern to Class C
8. Healthcare Coverage Options ? Authorized Supervisor to execute documents to change Township healthcare plan to BCN10 Plan
9. 2011 Salaries ? Changed status of Supervisor’s Administrative Assistant from part time to full time beginning January 1, 2011 at a salary of $30,300; Established that all 2011 salaries for positions under jurisdiction of the Township Board with the exception of the Supervisor’s Administrative Assistant will remain the same as 2010; Established that elected officials salaries would remain unchanged from 2010- Supervisor $63,800, Clerk $54,700, Treasurer $54,700 and Trustees $1,200 per year plus $100 per meeting
10. 2010 Budget amendments: General Fund: Revenues increase $30,350 to $2,242,250, Expenses increase $29,250 to $2,239,950; Fire Fund: Revenues decrease $36,500 to $999,250, Expenses decrease $35,150 to $997,500; Police Fund: Revenues increase $15,600 to $1,544,800, Expenses increase $3,600 to $1,532,800; Cable Fund: Revenues increase $3,000 to $66,000, Expenses increase $3,500 to $44,500; Building Fund: Revenues increase $12,000 to $84,850, Expenses no change at $64,350; Parks and Recreation: Revenues no change, Expenses increase Commission Personnel $1,000, increase Programs/Events Instructors $4,000, decrease Administration Personnel $5,000 Total expenses remain $564,873
11. 9489 Cherrywood ? Discussion ? Directed Township Attorney to record restriction on property based on ZBA action in August 1994
12. Contingency Snow Removal Agreement ? Authorized Supervisor to execute contingency contract with North Oakland Landscaping
13. Lumberyard Property Survey ? Authorized Supervisor to enter into agreement with Kieft Engineering to complete survey, cost not to exceed $3,000
14. AT&T Metro Act Right of Way Permit Extension ? Approved permit extension
15. New Liquor Control Laws ? Declined to take action that would restrict issuance of early morning Sunday Sales permits
PUBLIC COMMENT: Supervisor Trout reminded Board members of the ‘early bird? registration deadline for the Michigan Township Association conference, Dec 15, 2010
ADJOURNMENT: 9:29 p.m. Published: Dec. 22, 2010 TB Laura Moreau, Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a Public Hearing to receive oral and written comments on the Township’s proposed 2011 budgets.
The Public Hearing will be held at the Regular meeting of the Springfield Township Board on Thursday, December 9, 2010 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, MI.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a copy of the proposed 2011 budgets may be examined at the Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. Written comments may be submitted to the Township Clerk at the above address up until the time of the hearing. Anyone needing a special accommodation at the hearing should contact the Township Clerk at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510
LAURA MOREAU, CLERK
Charter Township of Springfield
Published: November 24, 2010

NOTICE
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a meeting on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 beginning at 8:00 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, Michigan for the following purpose:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Request by James McClorey, 10851 Bigelow Road, Davisburg, 48350 for a variance, as required by Section 16.20.2 of Zoning Ordinance 26, for a land division resulting in two (2) parcels that do not meet the minimum lot width requirement as follows: one parcel approximately 5 acres with an access strip 20 feet wide and 300 feet deep and a second parcel approximately 17 acres with an access strip 40 feet wide and 350 feet deep.
The property that is the subject of this request is located at 10851 Bigelow Road in Springfield Township and is zoned R-2 One Family Residential. P.I. #07-10-351-018.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the maps and variance requests may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours, Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk’s Office until the date of the meeting. Anyone needing a special accommodation at the meeting should contact the Township Clerk at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Published: November 24, 2010

NOTICE OF SECOND READING AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 42
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF PARK & RECREATION LANDS WITH SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a SECOND READING at its Regular Meeting on Thursday, December 9, 2010 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI to consider the following proposed amendment:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
ORDINANCE NO. 42
The Charter Township of Springfield ordains:
Ordinance No. 42, Ordinance Establishing Regulations For The Use of Park and Recreation Lands With Springfield Township, is amended as follows:
ARTICLE I ? AMENDMENTS
1. The following definition is added as a new Section 2.10
‘Shiawassee Basin Preserve? shall mean that property more particularly described as tax identification numbers 07-07-400-005, 07-08-351-004, and 07-18-251-009.
2. Section 2.10 is hereby renumbered as Section 2.11
3. Section 7.1 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
Carry or have in his or her possession a firearm, unless that individual possesses a valid license or is not required to possess a license under State law.
4. Section 7.2 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
Discharge of a firearm, air gun, gas gun, spring-loaded gun, slingshot, or another weapon that propels projectiles.
5. A new section 8.7 is added to read as follows:
Bring, maintain, ride or have in his or her possession any pack or saddle animals within the Shiawassee Basin Preserve, including, without limitation, horses, ponies and similar animals.
ARTICLE II ? SEVERABILITY
Should any provision or part of this ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
ARTICLE III ? REPEALER
All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and effect.
ARTICLE IV – EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall take effect following publication in the manner prescribed by law. This ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by law.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that documents related to the proposed amendment, may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI during regular office hours. Written comments may be submitted to the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, Davisburg, MI 48350 up until the time of the Second Reading. Those persons needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance.
Laura Moreau, Clerk
Published: November 24, 2010

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
November 11, 2010 SYNOPSIS
CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. by Supervisor Trout
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA ADDITIONS & CHANGES: Move New Business #2 Medical Marijuana to Old Business #2. Remove New Business #5 Liquor License transfer
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
a) Approved Minutes: October 11, 2010 Budget Workshop Meeting and October 14, 2010 Regular Meeting with bills and additional disbursements of $369,720.42
b) Accepted October Treasurer’s Report
c) Received October 2010 Reports: Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Ordinance, Fire and IT
d) Authorize payment of bills as presented, totaling $11,094.41
e) Authorized attendance for Township Board members to attend the MTA Conference, January 26-28, 2011 at a cost not to exceed $650.00 per person
f) Presented of Achievement award to Jason Michael Dunn, Eagle Scout
g) Approved HAYA Board of Directors as presented
h) Confirmed Supervisor’s reappointments to Planning Commission: John Steckling and Ruth Ann Hines for three (3) year terms expiring November 30, 2013
i) Reappointed William Whitley to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three (3) year term expiring December 31, 2013
j) Reappointed Sheryl Wendt, Ronald Eaton and Elizabeth LaVallee to the Board of Review for two (2) year terms expiring December 31, 2012
k) Authorized 2011 Poverty Tax Exemption Standards
l) Adopted Resolution authorizing transfer of stock interest in 2010 Resort Class C Liquor License located at 12450 Andersonville from E.A. Fuller Oak Management Corporation to existing and new stockholders as requested
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Cemetery Software Proposal Update ? Authorized Clerk to purchase BS&A Cemetery Management System and to contract with Eastern Michigan University to create GIS mapping for Davisburg Cemetery, cost not to exceed $5,000
2. Medical Marijuana ? Directed Township Attorney to prepare draft Resolution to adopt a moratorium
NEW BUSINESS:
1. 2011 Budget: Public Hearing Date ? Set Budget workshop for November 29, 2010 at 6:30 pm. Set 2011 Budget Public Hearing for December 9, 2010 Regular Meeting at 7:30 pm
2. First Reading: Amendments to Ordinance No. 42, Regulations for the use of Park and Recreation Lands
3. CDBG: Oakland County recapture $2,100 ? PY 2007, Waiver recapture form for $1,259 ? PY 2008 Designated recaptured PY 2007 funds in the amount of $2,100 for the Home Improvement program. Adopted Resolution to waive recapture of PY 2008 funds in the amount of $1,259
4. Sunset Bluffs ? Amendment to Condominium Sewer Escrow Fund Agreement ? Approved First Amendment
5. Closed Session: Consider Attorney Client Privilege Communication ? Entered Closed Session at 8:13 pm, Reconvened to Open Session at 8:49 pm
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
ADJOURNMENT: 8:51 p.m. Publish: 11-17-10 TB Laura Moreau, Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
DIXIE HIGHWAY CORRIDOR STUDY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD will present the updated Dixie Highway Corridor Study at its regular meeting on Monday, November 15, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the Springfield Township Civic Center meeting room located at 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, Michigan.
The Planning Commission is primarily interested in hearing comments from Springfield Township businesses and property owners located on Dixie Highway regarding signage issues as they relate to the study, however all residents are encouraged to attend and comment.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any questions or written comments may be referred to Mike Trout, Supervisor (248-846-6502) Charter Township of Springfield, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, Michigan 48350 during regular office hours Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Meeting. Anyone needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk at least two (2) days prior to the meeting. (Phone number: 248-846-6510)
Laura Moreau, Clerk
Publish: November 10, 2010

NOTICE
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a meeting on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 beginning at 8:00 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, Michigan for the following purpose:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Request from Howard Carlson, 9014 Patrick, Davisburg, MI, 48350 that was tabled from October 20, 2010 meeting to allow the applicant to resubmit dimensional data that demonstrates possible alternative locations for the desired garage. The original request was for the following variance: Allow the applicant to construct a garage resulting in a side yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the fifteen (15) feet required per Section 25 of Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
The property that is the subject of this request is located at 9014 Patrick in Springfield Township and is zoned R-3 One Family Residential. P.I. #07-10-253-016.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Review of a variance granted August 18, 1994 for the property at 9489 Cherrywood (Sidwell No. 07-11-402-018) and consideration of draft deed restrictions as required by that variance approval.? The variance granted allowed an existing home to remain on the lot as an accessory residential structure after a new home was constructed, and to restrict usage of the existing home to an accessory building.
The property that is the subject of this request is located at 9489 Cherrywood in Springfield Township and is zoned R-2 One Family Residential. P.I. #07-11-402-018.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the maps and variance requests may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours, Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk’s Office until the date of the meeting. Anyone needing a special accommodation at the meeting should contact the Township Clerk at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Publish 11-03-10 ZBA

Springfield Charter Township,
Oakland County Michigan
Request for Proposals ? Professional Services
Planning & Zoning, Legal, Engineering, and Auditing Services
The Charter Township of Springfield will receive sealed proposals to provide Professional Planning & Zoning, Legal, Engineering, and Auditing Services to Springfield Township, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, 48350, until 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Monday, November 15, 2010 at which time they will be publicly opened and available for inspection.
Prospective bidders may obtain Bid Documents from the Township office beginning November 1, 2010 during regular business hours; No deposit is required. Inquiries can be made in person or by calling 248-846-6500.
Springfield Township continually strives to develop quality sources for goods and services and encourages all prospective bidders to respond to the Invitation to Bid.
Springfield Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids, to waive irregularities, and to accept a Bid which, in the Owner’s opinion, is in the Owner’s own best interests.
Laura Moreau, Clerk
Springfield Township
Published in the Clarkston News on: 10/27/2010

NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Springfield’s Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI will be open on Saturday, October 30, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving Absentee Ballot Applications and issuing Absentee Ballots for the November 2, 2010 General Election.
Electors who wish to receive an absent voter ballot for the November General Election by mail must submit absent voter application by Saturday, October 30, at 2 pm.
Monday, November 1, 2010 is last day for qualified Electors to obtain an absent voter ballot for the November General Election and it must be voted in-person in the Clerk’s office.
For additional information, contact the Clerk’s Office at (248) 846-6510.
Laura Moreau, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Publish: October 20 & 27, 2010

NOTICE
PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Accuracy Test on the M-100 Voting Equipment to be used for the General Election scheduled for Tuesday, November 2, 2010 will be conducted on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 10 a.m., Michigan time at the Springfield Township Civic Center, Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, Oakland County, MI.
The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer program used to count the votes cast at the election meets the requirements of the law.
LAURA MOREAU, CLERK
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
Publish: October 20, 2010

PARKS AND RECREATION REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The Springfield Township Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking proposals for the update and revision of the Springfield Township Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The Parks and Recreation offices are located at 12000 Davisburg Road, Michigan 48350.
Those interested in submitting a proposal or reviewing the current master plan may contact Jennifer Tucker, Director of Parks and Recreation at (248) 846-6558 for information concerning specification components. The closing date for submittal of bid proposals is Friday, October 29 at 4:00 pm. The Springfield Township Parks Commission reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bid proposals. Bidders must meet all applicable state and federal regulations. This municipality is an equal opportunity employer, businesses owned by women or minorities are strongly encouraged to bid.
JENNIFER TUCKER, C.P.R.P.
Director of Parks and Recreation
Publish: October 20, 2010

NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Springfield’s Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI will be open on Saturday, October 30, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving Absentee Ballot Applications and issuing Absentee Ballots for the November 2, 2010 General Election.
Electors who wish to receive an absent voter ballot for the November General Election by mail must submit absent voter application by Saturday, October 30, at 2 pm.
Monday, November 1, 2010 is last day for qualified Electors to obtain an absent voter ballot for the November General Election and it must be voted in-person in the Clerk’s office.
For additional information, contact the Clerk’s Office at (248) 846-6510.
Laura Moreau, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Publish: October 20 & 27, 2010

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
October 14, 2010 SYNOPSIS
CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. by Supervisor Trout
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA ADDITIONS & CHANGES: Added New Business #5 Planning Commission Appointment and New Business #6 Planning Conference
PUBLIC COMMENT: Sue Julian, NOHLC President, commended Springfield Township for its longstanding commitment to conservation and thanked the Board for recent partnership to purchase and preserve 71 acre parcel known as Wilderness Estates using special endowment fund monies
CONSENT AGENDA:
a) Approved Minutes: August 12, 2010 Special Workshop Meeting, August 25, 2010 Special Workshop Meeting and September 9, 2010 Regular Meeting with bills and additional disbursements of $268,666.43
b) Accepted September Treasurer’s Report
c) Receive August 2010 Reports: Police
d) Received September 2010 Reports: Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Ordinance, Fire and IT
e) Authorize payment of bills as presented, totaling $29,629.82
f) Appointed Denny Vallad as Township Board Representative to the Susin Lake Improvement Board for a term ending on 10/31/2013, Appointed Dale Ermshler as Township Board Representative to the Big Lake Improvement Board for a term ending on 10/31/2013, Appointed Craig Hawes as Township Board Representative to the Dixie Lake Improvement Board for a term ending on 10/13/2013
g) Approved request from HAYA for a balance of 2010 contribution in the amount of @2,000
h) Approved request from CAYA for 2010 contribution in the amount of $3,500
i) Appointed Ruth Ann Hines as Planning Commission Representative to the Davisburg Action Committee
j) Received Communications and placed on file
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 2011 Community Development Block Grant Funds ? Opened at 7:34 pm Received comments. Closed Public Hearing at 7:46
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. 2011 Community Development Block Grant Funds ? Approved the 2011 CDBG agreement and authorized the Supervisor to execute agreement. Allocated funds in the approximate amount of $34,890 as follows: $5,467 for Emergency Services, $2,500 for Senior Services, $2,500 for Disabled Services, $6,978 for Planning and $17,445 for sidewalks
2. Budget Amendments ? Adopted amendments to the following funds: General Fund, Revenues $2,211,900, Expenses $2,210,700; Fire Fund, Revenues $1,035,750, Expenses $1,032,650; Police Fund, Revenues $1,529,200, Expenses $1,529,200; Lake Improvement Fund, Revenues $293,760, Expenses $293,750; Building Dept. Fund, Revenues $72,850, Expenses $64,350; Civic Center Debt Fund, Revenues $386,000, Expenses $377,000; Softwater Sewer Fund, Revenues $208,000, Expenses $208,000; Parks & Recreation Fund, Revenues $564,875, Expenses $564,873
3. Demolition Bids ? 9212 Cherrywood: Authorized Attorney to work with Supervisor to obtain a Court Order to demolish structures at 9212 Cherrywood
4. Requested Fire Chief to review Fee Schedule
5. Planning Commission Appointment: Confirmed Supervisor’s appointment to Planning Commission for Beverly Shaver to serve remainder of term ending November 2012
6. Planning Conference: Approved an amount up to $500 per attendee for Board members and Planning Commissioners to attend Michigan Association of Planning fall conference
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dave Feichtner, 9820 Clark Rd, voiced concern regarding tree removal for paving project on Clark Road.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:55 p.m. Laura Moreau, Clerk
Publish: October 27, 2010 TB

NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a General Election will be held in the
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
County of Oakland, State of Michigan
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010
THE POLLS will be open 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Precinct Polling Places below:
1 ? Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd.
2 ? Springfield Township Fire Station #2, 10280 Rattalee Lake Rd.
3 ? Andersonville Elementary School, 10350 Andersonville Rd.
4 ? Oakland Technical Center, 8211 Big Lake Rd
5 ? Springfield Plains Elementary School, 8650 Holcomb Rd.
6 ? Springfield Plains Elementary School, 8650 Holcomb Rd.
7 ? Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd.
All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities. To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available on audio tape and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the Township Clerk in advance of this election.
Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the Township Clerk to obtain an application for absent voter ballot by calling 248-846-6510 or appearing at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, MI, 8:30 am ? 4:30 pm.
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING CANDIDATES OF ALL PARTICIPATING PARTIES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES:
STATE Governor & Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General
CONGRESSIONALRepresentative in Congress 8th District
LEGISLATIVE State Senator 26th District and Representative in State 44th District
STATE BOARDS Member of the State Board of Education
Regent of the University of Michigan
Trustee of Michigan State University
Governor of Wayne State University
COUNTY County Commissioner 2nd District
TOWNSHIP Park Commissioner, Partial Term Ending 11-20-2012
JUDICIAL Justice of Supreme Court
Judge of Court of Appeals ? 2nd District – Incumbent
Judge of Circuit Court ? 6th Circuit – Incumbent
Judge of the Probate Court ? Incumbent
Judge of the Probate Court ? Non-Incumbent
Judge of District Court ? 52nd District/2nd Division – Incumbent
LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Brandon Schools – Board Members
Clarkston Community Schools ? Board Members
Holly Area Schools ? Board Members
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Oakland Community College ? Board of Trustees
AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS:
STATEWIDE PROPOSAL(S)
Proposal 10-1: A proposal to convene a constitutional convention for the purpose of drafting a general revision of the state constitution.
Proposal 10-2 A proposal to amend the state constitution to prohibit certain felons from holding elective office and specified types of public employment positions.
The full text of the proposal(s) may be obtained from:
Springfield Township Clerk’s Office
Laura Moreau, Clerk
12000 Davisburg Road
Davisburg, MI 48350
248-846-6510
Laura Moreau, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Published: October 13, 2010

LEGAL NOTICE
Lake Improvement Board for Waumegah Lake,
Springfield Township,
Oakland County, Michigan
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF PRACTICABILITY
Notice is hereby given that at a Public Hearing held on September 21, 2010, the Lake Improvement Board for Lake Waumegah, by resolution, determined that the proposed 3-year Lake Improvement Program and costs were practicable and determined to proceed with the projects for the years 2011 – 2013.
This Notice of Determination is sent pursuant to the provisions of Act 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, as amended, Part 309.
LAKE IMPROVEMENT BOARD FOR LAKE WAUMEGAH
Published: 9-29-10

LEGAL NOTICE
Lake Improvement Board for Waumegah Lake,
Springfield Township,
Oakland County, Michigan
NOTICE OF CONFIRMATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL
Notice is hereby given that at a Public Hearing held on September 21, 2010, the Lake Improvement Board for Lake Waumegah, by resolution, adopted and confirmed the special assessment roll for implementing ongoing lake improvements for 3 years in the annual assessment amount of $40,000.
This Notice of Confirmation is published pursuant to the provisions of Act 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, as amended, Part 3
LAKE IMPROVEMENT BOARD FOR LAKE WAUMEGAH
Published: 9-29-10

NOTICE
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a meeting on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 beginning at 8:00 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, Michigan for the following purpose:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Tabled from September 15, 2010 meeting: Request from Dave Parker, 7603 Stonevalley Bluff, Clarkston, 48348 for the following variance: Allow the applicant to construct a pool at the above address resulting in a rear yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the thirty-five (35) feet required per Article XXV, Schedule of Regulations of Springfield Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
The property that is the subject of this request is located at 7603 Stonevalley Bluff in Springfield Township and is zoned R-1 One Family Residential. P.I. #07-13-453-005.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Request from Howard Carlson, 9014 Patrick, Davisburg, MI, 48350 for the following variance: Allow the applicant to construct a garage resulting in a side yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the fifteen (15) feet required per Section 25 of Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
The property that is the subject of this request is located at 9014 Patrick in Springfield Township and is zoned R-3 One Family Residential. P.I. #07-10-253-016.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the maps and variance requests may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours, Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk’s Office until the date of the meeting. Anyone needing a special accommodation at the meeting should contact the Township Clerk at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2011 BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD will hold a Public Hearing at its regular meeting Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the Springfield Township Civic Center meeting room located at 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, Michigan. The purpose of the public hearing is to review community development and housing needs, inform citizens of the availability of funds and eligible uses of 2011 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, and receive comments on proposed activities, particularly from low- and moderate- income persons. Approximately $34,890.00 may be available to Springfield Township to fund eligible projects that principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons. The Springfield Township Board will consider all written or verbal comments at this time. The hearing is open to the public to voice their views or submit written comments.
Funds must be used to benefit low and moderate-income populations, prevention or elimination of slum and blighted conditions or meet an urgent community need.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any questions may be referred to Erin A. Mattice, Administrative Assistant, (248-846-6502) Charter Township of Springfield, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, Michigan 48350 during regular office hours Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. The Township Board meeting room is handicap accessible. Anyone needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk at least two (2) days prior to the meeting. (Phone number: 248-846-6510)
Laura Moreau, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Publish: September 22, 2010.

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
September 9, 2010 SYNOPSIS
CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. by Supervisor Trout
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA ADDITIONS & CHANGES: None
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
a) Approved Minutes: August 12, 2010 Regular Meeting with bills and additional disbursements of $203,509.51
b) Accepted August Treasurer’s Report
c) Received July 2010 Reports: Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Ordinance and Fire
d) Authorized payment of bills as presented, totaling $39,896.78
e) Approved 2011 SMART Funds ? Municipal Credit Contract
f) Adopted Resolution for Heritage Festival Road Closure
g) Approved Two Year Maintenance Agreement with Mechanical Comfort not to exceed $8,440 per year
h) Received Communications and placed on file
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Second Reading: Ordinance No. 82 Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance: Adopted as published for Second Reading with corrections
2. Cemetery Management Software Update proposal and demonstration: Tabled to the October 2010, Township Board meeting for additional information regarding on-site training/implement and GIS mapping
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Downtown Davisburg Recent efforts and future direction: Received summary of meeting with property owners. Established Davisburg Action Committee
2. PEG Funds Cable Programming Proposal: Considered proposals for community education program and new content on cable channel. Authorized Parks and Recreation to produce 10 new episodes of Team Reptile, cost not to exceed $4,000
3. Medical Marihuana Regulations: Discussed regulation options and requested additional information from Township Attorney
4. Softwater Sewage Disposal System: Authorized payment of invoice
5. Purchase of air packs for the Fire Department: Authorized Fire Chief to purchase air packs through West Shore Fire and approved paying the Township grant share of $5,727.50
6. Lumberyard Property Demolition Contract: Authorized payment of invoice in amount of $13,090
7. Cost Participation agreement for drainage and paving project at Clark Rd and Ridgewood: Authorized Supervisor to execute agreement utilizing Tri-Party funds at a cost not to exceed $75,000
8. 2010 Millage Rates: Adopted 2010 Millage Rates: General Fund: .9950; Fire: 1.00; Police: .7163 and 1.50; Parks & Recreation: .75; Bond: .62
9. Parks and Recreation Budget Amendment: Adopted budget amendments to the 2010 Parks and Recreation fund as presented: Revenue: $536,875, Expenses: $536,873
10. Set next budget workshop: Set for October 11, 2010 at 6:30 pm
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
ADJOURNMENT: 10:16 p.m. Laura Moreau, Clerk
Published 9-22-10 TB

NOTICE OF ADOPTION
ORDINANCE NO. 82 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a regularly-scheduled meeting held on September 9, 2010 the Township Board of the Charter Township of Springfield adopted Springfield Township Ordinance No. 82, which is set forth herein and shall take effect upon publication of the Notice of Adoption:
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ORDAINS:
SECTION 1 ? TITLE
This Ordinance shall be known as the Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance.
SECTION 2 ? INTERNATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION CODE
The International Fire Code, 2009 Edition, together with appendices A, B, C, D, E, F and G, as promulgated by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference in its entirety herein, except for those deletions and additions set forth below.
SECTION 3 ? PURPOSE
The purpose and intent of this Ordinance is to prescribe minimum requirements and controls to safeguard life, property, or public welfare from the hazards of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of substances, materials or devices, and to establish regulations preventing conditions hazardous to life or property in the use or occupancy of buildings or premises. One complete copy of the International Fire Code, 2009 Edition, shall be made available for use and inspection by the general public at the office of the Clerk in the Township of Springfield during regular business hours.
SECTION 4: REFERENCES IN CODE
A. Where the words ‘name of jurisdiction? is used in the International Fire Code, they shall be held to mean the Charter Township of Springfield.
B. Where reference is made in the Code to the ‘International Building Code,? it shall be held to mean the Michigan Building Code.
C. Where reference is made in the Code to the ‘International Mechanical Code,? it shall be held to mean the Michigan Mechanical Code.
SECTION 5: STATE REGULATIONS PREVAIL
When state law or regulations apply a higher standard or requirement than is provided in this Code, the higher requirement or standard of state law shall prevail.
SECTION 6: FALSE ALARMS
It shall be unlawful for any person and/or entity to summon in any way the Fire Department, unless a valid reason for their response is present, or for any person or entity to fail to maintain a properly operating alarm system.
SECTION 7: ACTIVATION OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
A person or entity shall not activate a fire alarm system in any building or place within the Charter Township of Springfield unless a valid fire emergency exists within that building or place. A fire alarm system is any system which, upon activation, warns the occupants of the building or place that a fire emergency exists.
SECTION 8: CHANGES IN THE CODE
The following sections and subsections of the International Fire Code are hereby amended or deleted as set forth, and additional sections and subsections are added as indicated. Subsequent section numbers used in this chapter shall refer to like-numbered sections of the International Fire Code.
Section 101.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
101.1 TITLE. These regulations as set forth herein shall be known as the Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance of the Charter Township of Springfield and are herein referred to as such or as ‘this Code.?
Section 103.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
103.1 GENERAL. The department of fire prevention is established within the jurisdiction under the direction of the Fire Code Official. The function of the department shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provision of this Code. It shall be the duty and responsibility of the Fire Chief as the designated Fire Code Official to enforce the provisions of this Code.
Section 103.1.1 shall be added to read as follows:
103.1.1 AUTHORIZATION. Any fire official, as designated by the fire chief of the Springfield Township Fire Department, is hereby authorized to issue and serve misdemeanor appearance tickets pursuant to the Springfield Township Appearance Ticket Ordinance, with respect to any violation of this code.
Section 104.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
104.1 GENERAL. The Fire Code Official is hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of this code and shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code, and to adopt policies, procedures, rules and regulations in order to clarify the application of its provisions. However, if an interpretation of a provision is in conflict with other township ordinances, the Township Board of the Township shall retain final jurisdiction of the provision requirements.
Section 104.10.2 shall be added to read as follows:
104.10.2 OPEN BUILDINGS DUE TO FIRE. The Fire Code Official or his duly authorized representative is empowered to order the securing of fire damaged buildings. If the owners of the affected building are present, this order shall be given to them. If no owners or representatives of the building are present, the Fire Code Official or his duly authorized representative may have the building secured. The expense of securing shall be a debt to the Township from the responsible owner and shall be collected as any other debt to the Township.
Section 104.11 shall be amended to read as follows:
104.11 AUTHORITY AT FIRES AND OTHER EMERGENCIES. The Fire Code Official, or his duly authorized representative, is empowered to direct such operations as may be necessary to extinguish or control any suspected or reported fires, hazardous conditions or situations or taking any other action necessary in the reasonable performance of their duty. The Charter Township of Springfield Fire Department may prohibit any person, vehicle or object from approaching the scene of an emergency situation and may remove or cause to be removed from the scene any person, vehicle or object which may impede or interfere with the operations of the Fire Department. The Police or Fire Official may remove or cause to be removed any person, vehicle or object from hazardous areas. All persons ordered to leave a hazardous area shall not re-enter the area until authorized to do so by the Police or Fire Official in charge.
Section 104.11.2.1 shall be added to read as follows:
104.11.2.1 DAMAGE OR INJURY TO FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT OR PERSONNEL. It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully damage or deface or attempt to conspire to damage or deface any Fire Department emergency vehicle at any time, or to injure, or conspire to injure Fire Department personnel while performing departmental duties.
Section 104.11.2.2 shall be added to read as follows:
104.11.2.2 VEHICLE CROSSING FIRE HOSE. A vehicle shall not be driven or propelled over any unprotected fire hose of the Fire Department when laid down on any street, alley way, private drive or any other vehicular roadway without consent of the Fire Official in command of said operations.
Section 105.6 shall be amended to read as follows:
105.6 REQUIRED OPERATIONAL PERMITS AND ASSOCIATED FEES. The Fire Chief is authorized to issue operational permits for the operations set forth in Section 105.6.2, 105.6.4, 105.6.14, 105.6.28, 105.6.30, and 105.6.36. A permit fee must accompany any application. The fee shall be determined by Resolution of the Township Board.
Section 105.6.1 shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 105.6.3 shall be deleted in its entirety.
Sections 105.6.5 through 105.6.13 shall be deleted in their entirety.
Sections 105.6.15 through 105.6.27 shall be deleted in their entirety.
Section 105.6.29 shall be deleted in its entirety.
Sections 105.6.31 through 105.7.13 shall be deleted in their entirety.
Section 108.2 shall be amended to read as follows:
108.2 LIMITATIONS ON AUTHORITY. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the intent of this code or the rules legally adopted hereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equivalent method of protection or safety is proposed. The Springfield Township Board of Trustees shall have the authority to waive the requirements of this code.
Section 109.3 shall be amended to read as follows:
109.3 VIOLATION PENALTIES. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code, or fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof, or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the Fire Code Official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment not exceeding ninety (90) days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
Section 111.4 shall be amended to read as follows:
111.4 FAILURE TO COMPLY. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to those penalties and fines as set forth in Section 109 ? VIOLATIONS.
Section 114.1 shall be added to read as follows:
114.1 RESTITUTION. When the Fire Department or any persons authorized to enforce this Ordinance are called to respond to any emergency or incident which was the result of a violation of federal, state or local regulation governing fire safety, or from gross negligence, the responsible person or entity shall reimburse the Charter Township of Springfield for all expenses of the response.
Section 114.2 shall be added to read as follows:
114.2 ARSON. In any case in which arson takes place, the person(s) convicted of that crime, or of any lesser charge, or by way of a plea bargain, shall be financially responsible for all costs of investigation, fighting and extinguishing the fire and/or for any EMS service, for any board-up services and/or for any other security procedures performed by the Charter Township of Springfield or its agents.
Section 114.3 shall be added to read as follows:
114.3 SPECIAL RESPONSE UNIT. In any case where a Special Response Unit (SRU) is required, the person(s) responsible for the need for such unit to arrive at a call shall be financially responsible for the usage of such unit. An SRU is a truck that carries special equipment for hazardous materials incidents, building collapse and/or elevated, confined and subterranean spaces and needs.
Section 114.4 shall be added to read as follows:
114.4 UTILITY COMPANIES. In any case where a response results from an actual or possible hazard created by the construction, operation, maintenance, and/or act of God involving any public or private utility company operating within the Township of Springfield, the utility company shall reimburse Springfield Township for all expenses of the response, including utility stand-bys. The decision to render such services or provide such personnel and/or equipment, shall be based either upon the request of a utility, a Springfield Township resident, or upon the sole and exclusive discretion of Springfield Township officials.
Section 114.5 shall be added to read as follows:
114.5 EMS TRANSPORT. In any case where a response necessitates transport to a hospital or other medical facility by the Springfield Township Fire Department, due to the immediate unavailability of a private transport company, Springfield Township shall be entitled to recover all expenses of the medical transport.
Section 202 shall be amended to include the following definition:
‘Expenses of the response? shall mean the direct and reasonable costs incurred by the Township when responding to a request for services, including but not limited to, all salaries and wages of Township personnel who responded to the incident and/or engaged in the investigation, supervision, and report preparation regarding the response; and all other costs incurred in the response, including such items as disposable materials and supplies used during the response, the use, rental, or leasing of vehicles or equipment used for the response, special technical services, and laboratory costs, and services and supplies purchased for any specific evacuation relating to the response.
Section 302.1 shall be amended to include the following definition:
302.1 COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. Any material that will ignite and burn when sufficient heat is applied, including, but not limited to, dwelling units or homes, garages, and wooden privacy fences.
Section 307 shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 503.3.1 shall be added to read as follows:
503.3.1 POSTING. All fire apparatus access roads shall be conspicuously posted with uniform ‘NO PARKING FIRE LANE? signs in keeping with the standard established in the Michigan Manual of Traffic Control Devices, as revised, and as prescribed by the Fire Code Official and erected on both sides of the fire apparatus access roads. Signs shall be erected no farther than one hundred feet (100?) apart in all areas designated as fire apparatus access roads. Signs shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility.
Section 503.4.1 shall be added to read as follows:
503.4.1 AUTHORITY TO REMOVE OBSTRUCTIONS. If any vehicle, trailer or other object is so located within a fire apparatus access road or at any other location is prohibited by this Ordinance at a time the Fire Department is responding to an alarm which necessitates use of such fire apparatus access road and/or other said location, then any member of the Charter Township of Springfield Fire Department may move or cause same to be moved by any means necessary without liability for any damage being incurred by the Charter Township of Springfield or any officer, agent or employee thereof.
Section 506.1.2 shall be added to read as follows:
506.1.2 LOCATION. Key boxes shall be installed at an accessible location as determined by the Fire Code Official. Location shall be maintained free of obstruction.
Section 506.1.3 shall be added to read as follows:
506.1.3 TYPE, CONTENTS, INSTALLATION. The key box shall be of a type approved by the Fire Code Official, shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the Fire Code Official and shall be installed in a manner approved by the Fire Code Official. The Springfield Township Fire Department shall have possession of the only keys to the box. In the event the locks are changed for which keys have been provided, the Fire Department shall be notified immediately. Emergency contact names and telephone numbers shall be provided for the key box.
Section 507.5.4 shall be amended to read as follows:
507.5.4 BLOCKING FIRE HYDRANTS AND FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS. It shall be unlawful to obscure from view, damage, deface, obstruct or restrict the access to any fire hydrant or Fire Department connection for the pressurization of fire suppression systems, including fire hydrants and Fire Department connections that are located on public or private streets and access lanes or on private property. No parking shall be permitted and/or no obstruction shall be placed or constructed within fifteen feet (15?) of any fire hydrant or Fire Department connection, public or private.
If, upon the expiration of time mentioned in a notice of violation, obstructions or encroachments are not removed, the Fire Code Official shall proceed to remove the same. The expense incurred shall be a debt to the Charter Township from the responsible person and, if necessary, the legal authority of the municipality shall institute appropriate action for recovery of such costs.
Section 507.5.6 shall be amended to read as follows:
507.5.6 PHYSICAL PROTECTION. Where fire hydrants or Fire Department connections are subject to impact by a motor vehicle, guard posts or other approved means shall comply with Section 312.
Section 901.2.2 shall be added to read as follows:
901.2.2 REVIEW FEES. When, at the discretion of the Fire Code Official, the plans and specifications are to be reviewed in-house, or by an outside consultant, the person or firm submitting the plans and specifications shall be responsible for the total consulting fees and administrative charges, as established by Resolution of the Township Board. The Fire Code Official shall select the consultant. Consulting fees or charges shall be submitted in full, prior to the review, with the plans and specifications.
Section 903.3.7.1 shall be added to read as follows:
903.3.7.1 UTILITIES. Gas meters, propane tanks, overhead electrical services and transformers shall not be located on the same side of the building or structure as the Fire Department connection unless a clear distance of one hundred fifty feet (150?) can be maintained between the utilities and the Fire Department connection. (When feasible, utilities shall be installed underground.)
Section 903.3.7.2 shall be added to read as follows:
903.3.7.2 FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION TYPE. All required Fire Department connections shall be equipped with a single four inch (4″) storz metal-faced adapter fitting with thirty degree (30?) to forty-five degree (45?) downturn.
Section 903.3.7.3 shall be added to read as follows:
903.3.7.3 VISUAL. A red rotating beacon light shall be installed as directed by the Fire Code Official and shall be connected to the water flow alarm valve or water flow switch. A water flow alarm valve or water flow switch activation shall activate the red rotating beacon.
Section 3204.3.1.1.3 shall be amended to read as follows:
3204.3.1.1.3 LOCATION. Stationary containers shall be located in accordance with Section 3204.3. Containers of cryogenic fluids shall not be located within diked areas containing other hazardous materials.
Storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is prohibited in accordance with NFPA 50B.
Section 3308.1.1 shall be added to read as follows:
3308.1.1 PERMIT REQUIRED. A permit to conduct indoor pyrotechnic displays shall be required. The permit shall be obtained from the Fire Code Official prior to the display. All applicable fees shall be submitted to the Charter Township of Springfield prior to the display. The permit fee shall be established by resolution of the Township Board.
Section 3401.3 shall be amended to read as follows:
3401.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS. The provisions of this chapter, the Michigan Mechanical Code and NFPA 30 and 30A listed in Chapter 45 shall apply to the storage, handling and processing of flammable and combustible liquids in addition to the requirements of Chapter 27.
Section 3404.2.9.6.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
3404.2.9.6.1 LOCATIONS WHERE ABOVE-GROUND TANKS ARE PROHIBITED. Storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited in accordance with NFPA 30.
Section 3406.2.4.4 shall be amended to read as follows:
3406.2.4.4 LOCATIONS WHERE ABOVE-GROUND TANKS ARE PROHIBITED. The storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks is prohibited in accordance with NFPA 30.
Section 3506.2 shall be amended to read as follows:
3506.2 LIMITATIONS. Storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is prohibited in accordance with NFPA 50B.
Section 3804.2 shall be amended to read as follows:
3804.2 MAXIMUM CAPACITY WITHIN ESTABLISHED LIMITS. The storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas is prohibited in accordance with NFPA 58; however, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 2,000 gallons (7570 L).
Exception: In particular installations, this capacity limit shall be determined by the Fire Code Official, after consideration of special features such as topographical conditions, nature of occupancy, and proximity to buildings, capacity of proposed containers, degree of fire protection to be provided and capabilities of the local fire department.
SECTION 9 ? FEES
The fees for permits, inspections, and examinations shall be established by Resolution of the Charter Township of Springfield Board.
SECTION 10 ? SEVERABILITY
Should any provision or part of this ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 11 ? REPEALER
All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and effect.
SECTION 12 – SAVINGS CLAUSE
Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court or any rights acquired or any liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Section 11 of this ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired, or affected by this ordinance.
SECTION 13 – EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall take effect following publication in the manner prescribed by law. This ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by law.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 82 adopted at the Regular Meeting of the Springfield Township Board held on the 9th day of September, 2010. Documents pertaining to the adopted Ordinance may be inspected or obtained at the office of the Springfield Township Clerk, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350, at all times said office is open for business. Anyone needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510.
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Publish: 9-22-10

NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGISTRATION
Monday, October 4, 2010
FOR GENERAL ELECTION Tuesday, November 2, 2010
To the Qualified Electors of
Springfield Township ?
Oakland County, michigan
Notice is hereby given that Monday, October 4, 2010 is the last day to register to vote or change your address for the above stated election.
Qualified electors may register to vote or change their address in the following manner:
In Person:
? At the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI, 48350 during normal business hours: 8:30 a.m. ? 4:30 p.m. Monday ? Friday, Tel. 248-846-6510
? At the office of the County Clerk during normal business hours.
? At any of the Secretary of State Branch offices located throughout the state during normal business hours.
? At the military recruitment offices for persons enlisting in the armed forces.
? At specified agencies of the Department of Human Services, the Department of Community Health and the Department of Career Development.
By Mail:
? By obtaining and completing a Mail Voter Registration Application and forwarding to the election official as directed on the application by the close of registration deadline. Mail voter registration applications may be obtained by contacting:
Springfield Township Clerk’s Office
12000 Davisburg Rd.
Davisburg, MI 48350
(248) 846-6510
Note:
A person who registers to vote by mail is required to vote in person unless they have previously voted in person in the township where they live or are at least 60 years of age or are handicapped.
THE NOVEMBER 2, 2010 GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN ALL VOTING PRECINCTS OF SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING CANDIDATES OF ALL PARTICIPATING PARTIES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES:
STATE Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General
CONGRESSIONAL Representative in Congress 8th District
LEGISLATIVE State Senator 26th District and Representative in State 44th District
STATE BOARDS Member of the State Board of Education (2)
Regent of the University of Michigan (2)
Trustee of Michigan State University (2)
Governor of Wayne State University (2)
COUNTY County Commissioner 2nd District
TOWNSHIP Park Commissioner, Partial Term Ending 11-20-2012
NON PARTISAN SECTION
JUDICIAL Justice of Supreme Court (2)
Judge of Court of Appeals ? 2nd District (1)
Judge of Circuit Court ? 6th Circuit (5)
Judge of the Probate Court ? Incumbent (1), Non-Incumbent (1)
Judge of District Court ? 52nd District/2nd Division (1)
LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Brandon Schools – Board Members (2)
Clarkston Community Schools ? Board Members (1)
Holly Area Schools ? Board Members (3)
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Oakland Community College ? Board of Trustees (3)
AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS:
STATEWIDE PROPOSAL(S)
Proposal 10-1: A proposal to convene a constitutional convention for the purpose of drafting a general revision of the state constitution.
Proposal 10-2 A proposal to amend the state constitution to prohibit certain felons from holding elective office and specified types of public employment positions.
The full text of the proposal(s) may be obtained from:
Springfield Township Clerk’s Office
12000 Davisburg Road
Davisburg, MI 48350
248-846-6510
Laura Moreau, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Published: September 15, 2010 TB

NOTICE
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a meeting on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 beginning at 8:00 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, Michigan for the following purpose:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Tabled from July 21, 2010 meeting: Request by Dr. Scott VanDerveen, 7558 ME Cad Boulevard, Clarkston, MI 48348 to relocate an existing ground sign at the above address to another location on same property resulting in a zero (0) foot setback from the road right-of-way, rather than the required fifteen (15) feet per Section 16.07.3.a(5) of the Zoning Ordinance.
The property is located at 7558 ME Cad Boulevard in Springfield Township and is zoned OS-Office Service. P.I. #U 07-14-478-032.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Request from Roger Heacock and Roberta MacDonald, 11415 Big Lake Road, Davisburg, 48350 for the following variance: Allow the applicant to build an addition resulting in a rear yard setback of twenty-two (22) feet rather than the thirty-five (35) feet required per Section 25 of Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
The property that is the subject of this request is located at 11415 Big Lake Road in Springfield Township and is zoned R-2 One Family Residential. P.I. #07-28-202-064.
2. Request from Dave Parker, 7603 Stonevalley Bluff, Clarkston, 48348 for the following variance: Allow the applicant to construct a pool at the above address resulting in a rear yard setback of five (5) feet rather than the thirty-five (35) feet required per Article XXV, Schedule of Regulations of Springfield Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
The property that is the subject of this request is located at 7603 Stonevalley Bluff in Springfield Township and is zoned R-1 One Family Residential. P.I. #07-13-453-005.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the maps and variance requests may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours, Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk’s Office until the date of the meeting. Anyone needing a special accommodation at the meeting should contact the Township Clerk at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Published: 8-25-2010

NOTICE OF SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 82 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a SECOND READING at its Regular Meeting on Thursday, September 9, 2010 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI to consider the following proposed Ordinance:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
ORDINANCE NO. 82
FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE BASIC FIRE CONTROL MEASURES AND REGULATIONS BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2009 EDITION, AS PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, INC. FOR THE PURPOSE OF SAFEGUARDING LIVES AND PROPERTY FROM HAZARDS OF FIRE AND EXPLOSIONS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATIONS THEREOF.
The Charter Township of Springfield ordains:
SECTION 1 ? TITLE
This Ordinance shall be known as the Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance.
SECTION 2 ? INTERNATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION CODE
The International Fire Code, 2009 Edition, together with appendices A, B, C, D, E, F and G, as promulgated by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by referenced in its entirety herein, except for those deletions and additions set forth below.
SECTION 3 ? PURPOSE
The purpose and intent of this Ordinance is to prescribe minimum requirements and controls to safeguard life, property, or public welfare from the hazards of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of substances, materials or devices, and to establish regulations preventing conditions hazardous to life or property in the use or occupancy of buildings or premises. One complete copy of the International Fire Code, 2009 Edition, shall be made available for use and inspection by the general public at the office of the Clerk in the Township of Springfield during regular business hours.
SECTION 4: REFERENCES IN CODE
A. Where the words ‘name of jurisdiction? is used in the International Fire Code, they shall be held to mean the Charter Township of Springfield.
B. Where reference is made in the Code to the ‘International Building Code,? it shall be held to mean the Michigan Building Code.
C. Where reference is made in the Code to the ‘International Mechanical Code,? it shall be held to mean the Michigan Mechanical Code.
SECTION 5: STATE REGULATIONS PREVAIL
When state law or regulations apply a higher standard or requirement than is provided in this Code, the higher requirement or standard of state law shall prevail.
SECTION 6: FALSE ALARMS
It shall be unlawful for any person and/or entity to summon in any way the Fire Department, unless a valid reason for their response is present, or for any person or entity to fail to maintain a properly operating alarm system.
SECTION 7: ACTIVATION OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
A person or entity shall not activate a fire alarm system in any building or place within the Charter Township of Springfield unless a valid fire emergency exists within that building or place. A fire alarm system is any system which, upon activation, warns the occupants of the building or place that a fire emergency exists.
SECTION 8: CHANGES IN THE CODE
The following sections and subsections of the International Fire Code are hereby amended or deleted as set forth, and additional sections and subsections are added as indicated. Subsequent section numbers used in this chapter shall refer to like-numbered sections of the International Fire Code.
Section 101.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
101.1 TITLE. These regulations as set forth herein shall be known as the Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance of the Charter Township of Springfield and are herein referred to as such or as ‘this Code.?
Section 103.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
103.1 GENERAL. The department of fire prevention is established within the jurisdiction under the direction of the Fire Code Official. The function of the department shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provision of this Code. It shall be the duty and responsibility of the Fire Chief as the designated Fire Code Official to enforce the provisions of this Code.
Section 103.1.1 shall be added to read as follows:
103.1.1 AUTHORIZATION. Any fire official, as designated by the fire chief of the Springfield Township Fire Department, is hereby authorized to issue and serve misdemeanor appearance tickets pursuant to the Springfield Township Appearance Ticket Ordinance, with respect to any violation of this code.
Section 104.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
104.1 GENERAL. The Fire Code Official is hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of this code and shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code, and to adopt policies, procedures, rules and regulations in order to clarify the application of its provisions. However, if an interpretation of a provision is in conflict with other township ordinances, the Township Board of the Township shall retain final jurisdiction of the provision requirements.
Section 104.10.2 shall be added to read as follows:
104.10.2 OPEN BUILDINGS DUE TO FIRE. The Fire Code Official or his duly authorized representative is empowered to order the securing of fire damaged buildings. If the owners of the affected building are present, this order shall be given to them. If no owners or representatives of the building are present, the Fire Code Official or his duly authorized representative may have the building secured. The expense of securing shall be a debt to the Township from the responsible owner and shall be collected as any other debt to the Township.
Section 104.11 shall be amended to read as follows:
104.11 AUTHORITY AT FIRES AND OTHER EMERGENCIES. The Fire Code Official, or his duly authorized representative, is empowered to direct such operations as may be necessary to extinguish or control any suspected or reported fires, hazardous conditions or situations or taking any other action necessary in the reasonable performance of their duty. The Charter Township of Springfield Fire Department may prohibit any person, vehicle or object from approaching the scene of an emergency situation and may remove or cause to be removed from the scene any person, vehicle or object which may impede or interfere with the operations of the Fire Department. The Police or Fire Official may remove or cause to be removed any person, vehicle or object from hazardous areas. All persons ordered to leave a hazardous area shall not re-enter the area until authorized to do so by the Police or Fire Official in charge.
Section 104.11.2.1 shall be added to read as follows:
104.11.2.1 DAMAGE OR INJURY TO FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT OR PERSONNEL. It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully damage or deface or attempt to conspire to damage or deface any Fire Department emergency vehicle at any time, or to injure, or conspire to injure Fire Department personnel while performing departmental duties.
Section 104.11.2.2 shall be added to read as follows:
104.11.2.2 VEHICLE CROSSING FIRE HOSE. A vehicle shall not be driven or propelled over any unprotected fire hose of the Fire Department when laid down on any street, alley way, private drive or any other vehicular roadway without consent of the Fire Official in command of said operations.
Section 105.6 shall be amended to read as follows:
105.6 REQUIRED OPERATIONAL PERMITS AND ASSOCIATED FEES. The Fire Chief is authorized to issue operational permits for the operations set forth in Section 105.6.2, 105.6.4, 105.6.14, 105.6.28, 105.6.30, and 105.6.36. A permit fee must accompany any application. The fee shall be determined by Resolution of the Township Board.
Section 105.6.1 shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 105.6.3 shall be deleted in its entirety.
Sections 105.6.5 through 105.6.13 shall be deleted in their entirety.
Sections 105.6.15 through 105.6.27 shall be deleted in their entirety.
Section 105.6.29 shall be deleted in its entirety.
Sections 105.6.31 through 105.7.13 shall be deleted in their entirety.
Section 108.2 shall be amended to read as follows:
108.2 LIMITATIONS ON AUTHORITY. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the intent of this code or the rules legally adopted hereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equivalent method of protection or safety is proposed. The Springfield Township Board of Trustees shall have the authority to waive the requirements of this code.
Section 109.3 shall be amended to read as follows:
109.3 VIOLATION PENALTIES. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code, or fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof, or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the Fire Code Official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment not exceeding ninety (90) days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
Section 111.4 shall be amended to read as follows:
111.4 FAILURE TO COMPLY. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to those penalties and fines as set forth in Section 109 ? VIOLATIONS.
Section 114.1 shall be added to read as follows:
114.1 RESTITUTION. When the Fire Department or any persons authorized to enforce this Ordinance are called to respond to any emergency or incident which was the result of a violation of federal, state or local regulation governing fire safety, or from gross negligence, the responsible person or entity shall reimburse the Charter Township of Springfield for all expenses of the response.
Section 114.2 shall be added to read as follows:
114.2 ARSON. In any case in which arson takes place, the person(s) convicted of that crime, or of any lesser charge, or by way of a plea bargain, shall be financially responsible for all costs of investigation, fighting and extinguishing the fire and/or for any EMS service, for any board-up services and/or for any other security procedures performed by the Charter Township of Springfield or its agents.
Section 114.3 shall be added to read as follows:
114.3 SPECIAL RESPONSE UNIT. In any case where a Special Response Unit (SRU) is required, the person(s) responsible for the need for such unit to arrive at a call shall be financially responsible for the usage of such unit. An SRU is a truck that carries special equipment for hazardous materials incidents, building collapse and/or elevated, confined and subterranean spaces and needs.
Section 114.4 shall be added to read as follows:
114.4 UTILITY COMPANIES. In any case where a response results from an actual or possible hazard created by the construction, operation, maintenance, and/or act of God involving any public or private utility company operating within the Township of Springfield, the utility company shall reimburse Springfield Township for all expenses of the response, including utility stand-bys. The decision to render such services or provide such personnel and/or equipment, shall be based either upon the request of a utility, a Springfield Township resident, or upon the sole and exclusive discretion of Springfield Township officials.
Section 114.5 shall be added to read as follows:
114.5 EMS TRANSPORT. In any case where a response necessitates transport to a hospital or other medical facility by the Springfield Township Fire Department, due to the immediate unavailability of a private transport company, Springfield Township shall be entitled to recover all expenses of the medical transport.
Section 202 shall be amended to include the following definition: ?
‘Expenses of the response? shall mean the direct and reasonable costs incurred by the Township when responding to a request for services, including but not limited to, all salaries and wages of Township personnel who responded to the incident and/or engaged in the investigation, supervision, and report preparation regarding the response; and all other costs incurred in the response, including such items as disposable materials and supplies used during the response, the use, rental, or leasing of vehicles or equipment used for the response, special technical services, and laboratory costs, and services and supplies purchased for any specific evacuation relating to the response.
Section 302.1 shall be amended to include the following definition:
302.1 COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. Any material that will ignite and burn when sufficient heat is applied, including, but not limited to, dwelling units or homes, garages, and wooden privacy fences.
Section 307 shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 503.3.1 shall be added to read as follows:
503.3.1 POSTING. All fire apparatus access roads shall be conspicuously posted with uniform ‘NO PARKING FIRE LANE? signs in keeping with the standard established in the Michigan Manual of Traffic Control Devices, as revised, and as prescribed by the Fire Code Official and erected on both sides of the fire apparatus access roads. Signs shall be erected no farther than one hundred feet (100?) apart in all areas designated as fire apparatus access roads. Signs shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility.
Section 503.4.1 shall be added to read as follows:
503.4.1 AUTHORITY TO REMOVE OBSTRUCTIONS. If any vehicle, trailer or other object is so located within a fire apparatus access road or at any other location is prohibited by this Ordinance at a time the Fire Department is responding to an alarm which necessitates use of such fire apparatus access road and/or other said location, then any member of the Charter Township of Springfield Fire Department may move or cause same to be moved by any means necessary without liability for any damage being incurred by the Charter Township of Springfield or any officer, agent or employee thereof.
Section 506.1.2 shall be added to read as follows:
506.1.2 LOCATION. Key boxes shall be installed at an accessible location as determined by the Fire Code Official. Location shall be maintained free of obstruction.
Section 506.1.3 shall be added to read as follows:
506.1.3 TYPE, CONTENTS, INSTALLATION. The key box shall be of a type approved by the Fire Code Official, shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the Fire Code Official and shall be installed in a manner approved by the Fire Code Official. The Springfield Township Fire Department shall have possession of the only keys to the box. In the event the locks are changed for which keys have been provided, the Fire Department shall be notified immediately. Emergency contact names and telephone numbers shall be provided for the key box.
Section 507.5.4 shall be amended to read as follows:
508.5.4 BLOCKING FIRE HYDRANTS AND FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS. It shall be unlawful to obscure from view, damage, deface, obstruct or restrict the access to any fire hydrant or Fire Department connection for the pressurization of fire suppression systems, including fire hydrants and Fire Department connections that are located on public or private streets and access lanes or on private property. No parking shall be permitted and/or no obstruction shall be placed or constructed within fifteen feet (15?) of any fire hydrant or Fire Department connection, public or private.
If, upon the expiration of time mentioned in a notice of violation, obstructions or encroachments are not removed, the Fire Code Official shall proceed to remove the same. The expense incurred shall be a debt to the Charter Township from the responsible person and, if necessary, the legal authority of the municipality shall institute appropriate action for recovery of such costs.
Section 507.5.6 shall be amended to read as follows:
507.5.6 PHYSICAL PROTECTION. Where fire hydrants or Fire Department connections are subject to impact by a motor vehicle, guard posts or other approved means shall comply with Section 312.
Section 901.2.2 shall be added to read as follows:
901.2.2 REVIEW FEES. When, at the discretion of the Fire Code Official, the plans and specifications are to be reviewed in-house, or by an outside consultant, the person or firm submitting the plans and specifications shall be responsible for the total consulting fees and administrative charges, as established by Resolution of the Township Board. The Fire Code Official shall select the consultant. Consulting fees or charges shall be submitted in full, prior to the review, with the plans and specifications.
Section 903.3.7.1 shall be added to read as follows:
903.3.7.1 UTILITIES. Gas meters, propane tanks, overhead electrical services and transformers shall not be located on the same side of the building or structure as the Fire Department connection unless a clear distance of one hundred fifty feet (150?) can be maintained between the utilities and the Fire Department connection. (When feasible, utilities shall be installed underground.)
Section 903.3.7.2 shall be added to read as follows:
903.3.7.2 FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION TYPE. All required Fire Department connections shall be equipped with a single four inch (4?) storz metal-faced adapter fitting with thirty degree (30?) to forty-five degree (45?) downturn.
Section 903.3.7.3 shall be added to read as follows:
903.3.7.3 VISUAL. A red rotating beacon light shall be installed as directed by the Fire Code Official and shall be connected to the water flow alarm valve or water flow switch. A water flow alarm valve or water flow switch activation shall activate the red rotating beacon.
Section 3204.3.1.1.3 shall be amended to read as follows:
3204.3.1.1.3 LOCATION. Stationary containers shall be located in accordance with Section 3204.3. Containers of cryogenic fluids shall not be located within areas containing other hazardous materials.
Storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is prohibited in accordance with NFPA 50B.
Section 3308.1.1 shall be added to read as follows:
3308.1.1 PERMIT REQUIRED. A permit to conduct indoor pyrotechnic displays shall be required. The permit shall be obtained from the Fire Code Official prior to the display. All applicable fees shall be submitted to the Charter Township of Springfield prior to the display. The permit fee shall be established by resolution of the Township Board.
Section 3401.3 shall be amended to read as follows:
3401.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS. The provisions of this chapter, the Michigan Mechanical Code and NFPA 30 and 30A listed in Chapter 45 shall apply to the storage, handling and processing of flammable and combustible liquids in addition to the requirements of Chapter 27.
Section 3404.2.9.6.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
3404.2.9.6.1 LOCATIONS WHERE ABOVE-GROUND TANKS ARE PROHIBITED. Storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited in accordance with NFPA 30.
Section 3406.2.4.4 shall be amended to read as follows:
3406.2.4.4 LOCATIONS WHERE ABOVE-GROUND TANKS ARE PROHIBITED. The storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks is prohibited in accordance with NFPA 30.
Section 3506.2 shall be amended to read as follows:
3506.2 LIMITATIONS. Storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is prohibited in accordance with NFPA 50B.
Section 3804.2 shall be amended to read as follows:
3804.2 MAXIMUM CAPACITY WITHIN ESTABLISHED LIMITS. The storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas is prohibited in accordance with NFPA 58; however, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 2,000 gallons (7570 L).
Exception: In particular installations, this capacity limit shall be determined by the Fire Code Official, after consideration of special features such as topographical conditions, nature of occupancy, and proximity to buildings, capacity of proposed containers, degree of fire protection to be provided and capabilities of the local fire department.
SECTION 9 ? FEES
The fees for permits, inspections, and examinations shall be established by Resolution of the Charter Township of Springfield Board.
SECTION 10 ? SEVERABILITY
Should any provision or part of this ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 11 ? REPEALER
All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and effect.
SECTION 12 – SAVINGS CLAUSE
Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court or any rights acquired or any liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Section 11 of this ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired, or affected by this ordinance.
SECTION 13 – EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall take effect following publication in the manner prescribed by law. This ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by law.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that documents related to the proposed ordinance, may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI during regular office hours. Written comments may be submitted to the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, Davisburg, MI 48350 up until the time of the Second Reading. Those persons needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance.
Laura Moreau, Clerk
Published: August 18, 2010

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING August 12, 2010 SYNOPSIS
CALL TO ORDER: 7:33 p.m. by Supervisor Trout
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA ADDITIONS & CHANGES: Remove New Business #3: Public Safety Millage Proposal
PUBLIC COMMENT: Grant Ward, 655 Broadway, commented that his Gingko Tree survived. Nancy Strole, 11990 Davisburg Rd, representing Friends of the Parks expressed her admiration to Springfield Township voters for passing the Parks & Recreation Millage.
CONSENT AGENDA:
a) Approved Minutes: July 12, 2010 Special Workshop and July 8, 2010 Regular Meeting with bills and additional disbursements of $380,125.38
b) Accepted July Treasurer’s Report
c) Received July 2010 Reports: Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Ordinance, Police, Fire and IT
d) Received Committee Reports: Budget & Finance
e) Authorized payment of bills as presented, totaling $12,071.59
f) Authorized payment of Clarkston Chamber of Commerce membership renewal
g) Authorized Supervisor Trout to attend 2010 Michigan Township Supervisors Fall Education Conference at a cost not to exceed $500
h) Authorized Fire station payoff
i) Authorized cable franchise fees revenue distribution
j) Received Communications and placed on file
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Dangerous Building: 9212 Cherrywood ? Received Comments
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Wilderness Estates Property update ? Approved Deed Restriction; Authorized Supervisor and Clerk to execute Quit Claim Deed to provide 1% ownership interest to Springfield Site Action Committee; Authorized Supervisor to conduct ALTA survey, cost not to exceed $5,800.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Dangerous Building Enforcement Action ? Affirmed Hearing Officer’s order under Township Ordinance #62 Dangerous Buildings, to demolish all structures and clean up the site as required to comply with the order
2. Dixie Corridor Plan Update Presentation ? Received presentation by Dick Carlisle of Carlisle/Wortman Associates
3. Accept Vehicle Bids ? Authorized Supervisor to carry out the purchase of a 1 ton regular cab pick-up truck and 8? plow, at a cost of $32,057.32
4. Fire Prevention & Protection Ordinance: First Reading ? Authorized Clerk to set for Second Reading
5. Rotary Park Bridge Replacement: Building permit fee waiver request ? Waived permit fee
6. First & Second Amendments to Clarkston Woods Master Deed: Amended Article VI, Section 1 of Bylaws
7. Davisburg Community Sewer System: Received presentation by Hubbell, Roth & Clark and Water Resources Commission
8. Set next budget workshop date: Tentative date set for Wednesday, August 25th at 6:30 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Grant Ward, 655 Broadway, commented that he has been a Surveyor for many years and has an office in Davisburg since 1988 and wants the opportunity to quote on survey projects when they come up.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:23 p.m.
Publish: 8/18/10 TB Laura Moreau, Clerk

NOTICE OF HEARING OF
PRACTICABILITY AND REVIEW OF
DIXIE LAKE
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL
TAKE NOTICE that the Dixie Lake Improvement Board will hold a public hearing on the practicability of a three-year management plan for Dixie Lake consisting of nuisance aquatic plant control, plant control inspections and oversight, information dissemination and education, administration, contingencies, and dam spillway improvements. The project would begin in 2011 and continue through 2013, with an annual cost of $68,530. The hearing will be held in the Civic Center Meeting Room, 12000 Davisburg Road in Davisburg, Michigan, on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a special assessment roll has been prepared and will be on file beginning August 23, 2010, at the office of Springfield Township located in the Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, Michigan for public examination during normal business hours. Said special assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing the cost of the improvement project to benefiting properties.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Dixie Lake Improvement Board will hold a hearing 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 the Dixie Lake Improvement Board care of Judy Hensler, 10520 King Road, Davisburg, MI 48350. Notice is also given that the owner of any real property within the Dixie 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.
Dixie Lake Improvement Board
Publish: August 11 & 18 Oakland County, Michigan

NOTICE OF HEARING OF
PRACTICABILITY AND REVIEW OF
DIXIE LAKE
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL
TAKE NOTICE that the Dixie Lake Improvement Board will hold a public hearing on the practicability of a three-year management plan for Dixie Lake consisting of nuisance aquatic plant control, plant control inspections and oversight, information dissemination and education, administration, contingencies, and dam spillway improvements. The project would begin in 2011 and continue through 2013, with an annual cost of $68,530. The hearing will be held in the Civic Center Meeting Room, 12000 Davisburg Road in Davisburg, Michigan, on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a special assessment roll has been prepared and will be on file beginning August 23, 2010, at the office of Springfield Township located in the Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, Michigan for public examination during normal business hours. Said special assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing the cost of the improvement project to benefiting properties.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Dixie Lake Improvement Board will hold a hearing 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 the Dixie Lake Improvement Board care of Judy Hensler, 10520 King Road, Davisburg, MI 48350. Notice is also given that the owner of any real property within the Dixie 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.
Dixie Lake Improvement Board
Oakland County, Michigan
Publish: August 11 & 18

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Regarding 9212 Cherrywood, Clarkston, MI 48348
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD will hold a Public Hearing at its regular meeting Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the Springfield Township Civic Center meeting room located at 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, Michigan. The purpose of the public hearing is to provide an opportunity for the homeowner to show just cause why he/she failed to take any action with regard to the Dangerous Building Order received in January 2010 which was the result of a Dangerous Building hearing held on December 18, 2009. The Springfield Township Board will consider all written or verbal comments at this time. The hearing is open to the public to voice their views or submit written comments.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any questions may be referred to Mike Trout, Supervisor, (248-846-6502) Charter Township of Springfield, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, Michigan 48350 during regular office hours Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. Anyone needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk at least two (2) days prior to the meeting. (Phone number: 248-846-6510)
Laura Moreau, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Publish: July 28, 2010

NOTICE
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a meeting on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 beginning at 8:00 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, Michigan for the following purpose:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Tabled from July 21 meeting: Request by Dr. Scott VanDerveen, 7558 ME Cad Boulevard, Clarkston, MI 48348 to relocate an existing ground sign at the above address to another location on same property resulting in a zero (0) foot setback from the road right-of-way, rather than the required fifteen (15) feet per Section 16.07.3.a(5) of the Zoning Ordinance.
The property is located at 7558 ME Cad Boulevard in Springfield Township and is zoned OS-Office Service. P.I. #U 07-14-478-032.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Request from Roger Heacock and Roberta MacDonald, 11415 Big Lake Road, Davisburg, 48350 for the following variance: Allow the applicant to build an addition resulting in a rear yard setback of twenty-two (22) feet rather than the thirty-five (35) feet required per Section 25 of Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
The property that is the subject of this request is located at 11415 Big Lake Road in Springfield Township and is zoned R-2 One Family Residential. P.I. #07-28-202-064.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the maps and variance requests may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours, Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk’s Office until the date of the meeting. Anyone needing a special accommodation at the meeting should contact the Township Clerk at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Publish: July 28, 2010

NOTICE
PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Accuracy Test on the M-100 Voting Equipment to be used for the Primary Election scheduled for Tuesday, August 3, 2010 will be conducted on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 10 a.m., Michigan time at the Springfield Township Civic Center, Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, Oakland County, MI.
The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer program used to count the votes cast at the election meets the requirements of the law.
LAURA MOREAU, CLERK
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
Published: 7/21/2010

NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Springfield’s Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI will be open on Saturday, July 31, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving Absentee Ballot Applications and issuing Absentee Ballots for the August 3, 2010 Primary Election.
Electors who wish to receive an absent voter ballot for the August primary by mail must submit absent voter application by Saturday, July 31, at 2 pm.
Monday, August 2, 2010 is last day for qualified Electors to obtain an absent voter ballot for the August primary and it must be voted in-person in the Clerk’s office.
For additional information, contact the Clerk’s Office at (248) 846-6510.
Laura Moreau, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Published: 7/21/2010

Springfield Charter Township,
Oakland County Michigan
Request for Bids ? Township Vehicles
The Charter Township of Springfield will receive sealed bids for 2010 Model Vehicles at the Supervisor’s office until 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on Monday, August 2, 2010. Bidders may obtain Bid Documents from the office of the Charter Township of Springfield beginning Monday, July 13, 2010 during regular business hours; or downloaded at www.springfield-twp.us. No deposit is required. The offices of Springfield Township are located at 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, MI 48350. 248-846-6500.
Springfield Township continually strives to develop quality sources for goods and services and encourages all prospective bidders to respond to the Invitation to Bid.
Springfield Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids, to waive irregularities, and to accept a Bid which, in the Owner’s opinion, is in the Owner’s own best interests.
Published: 7/21/2010

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
July 8, 2010 SYNOPSIS
CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. by Supervisor Trout
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA ADDITIONS & CHANGES: Remove New Business #2: Fire Prevention & Protection Ordinance
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
a) Approved Minutes: June 10, 2010 Regular Meeting with bills and additional disbursements of $406,165.48
b) Accepted June Treasurer’s Report
c) Received June 2010 Reports: Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Ordinance, Police, Fire and IT
d) Received Committee Reports: Budget & Finance
e) Authorized payment of bills as presented, totaling $139,961.77
f) Received Communications and placed on file
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Tool & Die Recovery Zone Resolution: Adopted Resolution to establish Tool & Die Recovery Zone for a period of five years for Carbide Form Master
2. Internship job description approval: Authorized internship program and job description as presented
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Budget Amendments: Adopted amendments as follows: General Fund Revenues increase to $2,211,300, Expenditures increase to $2,195,700; Fire Fund Revenues decrease to $897,750, Expenditures decrease to $873,650; Police Fund Revenues remain unchanged at $1,547,200, Expenditures decrease to $1,528,200
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
ADJOURNMENT: 7:45 p.m. Publish: 7/14/10 TB Laura Moreau, Clerk

NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That a Primary Election will be held in the
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
County of Oakland, State of Michigan
TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2010
THE POLLS will be open 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Precinct Polling Places below:
1 ? Springfield Township Civic Center,
12000 Davisburg Rd.
2 ? Springfield Township Fire Station #2,
10280 Rattalee Lake Rd.
3 ? Andersonville Elementary School,
10350 Andersonville Rd.
4 ? Oakland Technical Center, 8211 Big Lake Rd
5 ? Springfield Plains Elementary School,
8650 Holcomb Rd.
6 ? Springfield Plains Elementary School,
8650 Holcomb Rd.
7 ? Springfield Township Civic Center,
12000 Davisburg Rd.
All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities. To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available on audio tape and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the Township Clerk in advance of this election.
Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the Township Clerk to obtain an application for absent voter ballot by calling 248-846-6510 or appearing at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, MI, 8:30 am ? 4:30 pm.
FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOMINATING CANDIDATES OF ALL PARTICIPATING POLITICAL PARTIES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES:
STATE GOVERNOR
CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS-8TH DISTRICT
LEGISLATIVE STATE SENATOR -26TH DISTRICT
STATE REPRESENTATIVE ?
44TH DISTRICT
COUNTY COUNTY COMMISSIONER ?
2ND DISTRICT
TOWNSHIP PARK COMMISSION ?
PARTIAL TERM ENDING 11-20-12
AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLACING IN NOMINATION CANDIDATES PARTICIPATING IN A NON-PARTISAN PRIMARY ELECTION FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES:
JUDICIAL JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT-NON INCUMBENT POSITION
AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTIING
DELEGATES TO THE COUNTY CONVENTION OF THE
REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC PARTIES
COUNTY PROPOSAL
Oakland County Parks & Recreation
Renewal of .2415 mills, for (10) years from 2012 to 2021 for the purpose of operating, maintaining, improving and acquiring parks and recreation areas and facilities in Oakland County.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Oakland Community College
Renewal of .7811 mills for (10) years beginning
July 1, 2012 for providing funds for all Community College purposes authorized by law.
TOWNSHIP
Springfield Township Parks and Recreation Proposition of .75 mills for (4) years from 2010 to 2013 for the purpose of developing, maintaining, and operating the parks, preserves, recreational sites, facilities, trails, programs, and services managed and/or owned by the Township.
FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSAL
MAY BE OBTAINED FROM:
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP CLERK’S OFFICE
12000 DAVISBURG ROAD
DAVISBURG, MI 48350
248-846-6510
LAURA MOREAU, CLERK
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
PUBLISHED: 7-14-2010
COUNTY TREASURER’S STATEMENT AS REQUIRED
BY ACT NO. 62 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1933
AS AMENDED
I, Andrew E. Meisner, County Treasurer of the County of Oakland, State of Michigan, do hereby certify that according to the records in my office, as of June 11, 2010, the total of all voted increases in the tax rate limitation above the 18 mills established by Section 6 of Article IX of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 affecting taxable property in the Township of Springfield, in said County, is as follows:
VOTED YEARS INCREASE
LOCAL UNIT INCREASE EFFECTIVE
Springfield Township .50 Unlimited
.7289 2006 ? 2015 Incl.
1.00 2007 ? 2016 Incl.
1.50 2008 ? 2017 Incl.
.1 2008 ? 2017 Incl.
Clarkston 19.2491 2006 – 2015 Incl.
Community Schools Holly Area Schools 18.00 2004 – 2013 Incl.
Brandon School District 17.9496 2010 ? 2012 Incl.
County School District Of
Oakland County 3.6483 Unlimited
County of Oakland .25 2002 to 2011 Incl.
Oakland Community College 1.00 Unlimited
.80 2002 to 2011 Incl.
Dated: June 11, 2010
ANDREW E. MEISNER, TREASURER
OAKLAND COUNTY

NOTICE
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE(S)
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a meeting on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 beginning at 8:00 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, Michigan for the following purpose:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Request from Nicolette Heister, 1210 Washington Blvd., Birmingham, MI 48009 for a one year extension of the variance granted on August 19, 2009 to:
a. Allow a deck resulting in a setback from Waumegah Lake of Thirty-eight (38) feet rather than the fifty (50) feet required per Section 18.11.6(d) of Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
b. Allow a porch resulting in a front yard setback of forty-two (42) feet rather than the fifty (50) feet required per section 25 of Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
The property that is the subject of this request is located at 8695 Ellis Road in Springfield Township and is zoned R-1 Single Family Residential. P.I. #07-12-427-022. The original variance will expire on August 19, 2010. Pursuant to the provisions of Zoning Ordinance #26 the applicant is asking for a one year extension which will expire on August 19, 2011.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Request by Dr. Scott VanDerveen, 7558 ME Cad Boulevard, Clarkston, MI 48348 to relocate an existing ground sign at the above address to another location on same property resulting in a zero (0) foot setback from the road right-of-way, rather than the required fifteen (15) feet per Section 16.07.3.a(5) of the Zoning Ordinance.
The property is located at 7558 ME Cad Boulevard in Springfield Township and is zoned OS-Office Service. P.I. #U 07-14-478-032.
ADJOURNMENT:
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the maps and variance requests may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours, Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk’s Office until the date of the meeting. Anyone needing a special accommodation at the meeting should contact the Township Clerk at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Publish 6/20/10 ZBA

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
June 10, 2010 SYNOPSIS
CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. by Supervisor Trout
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA ADDITIONS & CHANGES: Add New Business #8, Budget Planning and Timing
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
a) Approved Minutes: May 13, 2009 Regular Meeting with bills and additional disbursements of $187,791.51
b) Accepted May Treasurer’s Report
c) Received May 2010 Reports: Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Ordinance, Police, Fire and IT
d) Received Committee Reports: Budget & Finance
e) Authorized payment of bills as presented, totaling $248,396.98
f) Authorized a Resolution to accept Receiving Boards
g) Authorized payment of Annual MTA Dues not to exceed $5,604
h) Authorized Resolution to request reimbursement under West Nile Fund Program
i) Received Communications and placed on file
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
OLD BUSINESS:
1. International Fire Code: Will hold First Reading at the July 2010 Township Board meeting
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Oakland County Parks & Recreation Presentation: Received presentation by Mike Donnellon and Jim Dunleavy
2. Internship Program Approval: Reviewed program guidelines and requested Supervisor to prepare a job description and investigate workers comp and liability for student worker
3. Tool & Die Recovery Zone ? Carbide Form Master request: Reviewed recovery zone program and requested additional information from Treasurer
4. DTE Street Lighting cost estimates and discussion: Discussed need for improved lighting at Davisburg and Ormond Roads and Dixie Highway and E. Holly Road
5. Received Bids for Township Vehicle: Reviewed bids and discussed condition of Township Vehicles, Supervisor to obtain additional bids
6. Accepted Bid for demolition and removal of lumberyard structures: Authorized supervisor to carry out demolition of four buildings, foundations and concrete pads at former lumberyard property and awarded bid to Rogers Excavating, cost not to exceed $12,000
7. Authorize Township Attorney to retain appraiser for Tax Appeal: Authorized Attorney to retain services of expert appraiser
8. Budget Planning and Timing: Set budget workshop meeting for July 12th at 6:00 pm
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
ADJOURNMENT: 9:53 p.m.
Laura Moreau, Clerk
Publish 6/23/10

NOTICE OF
CLOSE OF REGISTRATION
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
FOR
PRIMARY ELECTION Tuesday, August 3, 2010
To the Qualified Electors of
Springfield Township ?
Oakland County, michigan
Notice is hereby given that Tuesday, July 6, 2010 is the last day to register to vote or change your address for the above stated election.
Qualified electors may register to vote or change their address in the following manner:
In Person:
? At the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI, 48350 during normal business hours: 8:30 a.m. ? 4:30 p.m. Monday ? Friday, Tel. 248-846-6510
? At the office of the County Clerk during normal business hours.
? At any of the Secretary of State Branch offices located throughout the state during normal business hours.
? At the military recruitment offices for persons enlisting in the armed forces.
? At specified agencies of the Department of Human Services, the Department of Community Health and the Department of Career Development.
By Mail:
? By obtaining and completing a Mail Voter Registration Application and forwarding to the election official as directed on the application by the close of registration deadline. Mail voter registration applications may be obtained by contacting:
Springfield Township Clerk’s Office
12000 Davisburg Rd.
Davisburg, MI 48350
(248) 846-6510
Note:
A person who registers to vote by mail is required to vote in person unless they have previously voted in person in the township where they live or are at least 60 years of age or are handicapped.
THE AUGUST 3, 2010 PRIMARY ELECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN ALL VOTING PRECINCTS OF SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOMINATING CANDIDATES OF ALL PARTICIPATING PARTIES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES:
STATE Governor
CONGRESSIONAL Representative in Congress 8th District
LEGISLATIVE State Senator 26th District and Representative in State 44th District
COUNTY County Commissioner 2nd District
TOWNSHIP Park Commissioner, Partial Term Ending 11-20-2012
AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING DELEGATES TO COUNTY CONVENTION OF THE REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC PARTIES;
AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOMINATING CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING NONPARTISAN OFFICES:
JUDICIAL Judge of the Probate Court, Non-Incumbent Position
AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS:
COUNTY Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Renewal of .2415 mills, for (10) years from 2012 to 2021 for the purpose of operating, maintaining, improving and acquiring parks and recreation areas and facilities in Oakland County.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE Oakland Community College
Renewal of .7811 mills for (10) years beginning July 1, 2012 for providing funds for all Community College purposes authorized by law.
TOWNSHIP Springfield Township Parks and Recreation Proposition of .75 mills for (4) years from 2010 to 2013 for the purpose of developing, maintaining, and operating the parks, preserves, recreational sites, facilities, trails, programs, and services managed and/or owned by the Township.
The full text of the proposal(s) may be obtained from:
Springfield Township Clerk’s Office
12000 Davisburg Road
Davisburg, MI 48350
248-846-6510
Laura Moreau, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Published: June 16, 2010
COUNTY TREASURER’S STATEMENT AS REQUIRED
BY ACT NO. 62 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1933
AS AMENDED
I, Andrew E. Meisner, County Treasurer of the County of Oakland, State of Michigan, do hereby certify that according to the records in my office, as of June 11, 2010, the total of all voted increases in the tax rate limitation above the 18 mills established by Section 6 of Article IX of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 affecting taxable property in the Township of Springfield, in said County, is as follows:

YEARS INCREASE
LOCAL UNIT VOTED INCREASE EFFECTIVE
Springfield Township .50 Unlimited
.7289 2006 ? 2015 Incl.
1.00 2007 ? 2016 Incl. 1.50 2008 ? 2017 Incl. .1 2008 ? 2017 Incl.
Clarkston 19.2491 2006 – 2015 Incl.
Community Schools
Holly Area Schools 18.00 2004 – 2013 Incl.
Brandon School District 17.9496 2010 ? 2012 Incl.
County School District
Of Oakland County 3.6483 Unlimited
County of Oakland .25 2002 to 2011 Incl.
Oakland Community College 1.00 Unlimited
.80 2002 to 2011 Incl.
Dated: June 11, 2010
ANDREW E. MEISNER, TREASURER
OAKLAND COUNTY

Oakland County Michigan
Request for Bids ? Building demolition & removal
The Charter Township of Springfield will receive sealed bids for the demolition and removal of up to four (4) structures located at 13170 and 13180 Andersonville Road and 625 Broadway at the Supervisor’s office until 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on Monday, June 7, 2010. Bidders may obtain Bid Documents from the office of the Charter Township of Springfield beginning Wednesday, May 26, 2010 during regular business hours; or downloaded at www.springfield-twp.us. No deposit is required. The offices of Springfield Township are located at 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, MI 48350. 248-846-6500.
Springfield Township continually strives to develop quality sources for goods and services and encourages all prospective bidders to respond to the Invitation to Bid.
Springfield Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids, to waive irregularities, and to accept a Bid which, in the Owner’s opinion, is in the Owner’s own best interests.
Published: June 2, 2010

NOTICE
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE(S)
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a meeting on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 beginning at 8:00 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, Michigan for the following purpose:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
OLD BUSINESS:
a. Tabled from May 19 Meeting: Request from Corey O’Kane, 8709 Sherwood, Davisburg, MI, 48350 for the following variance: Allow the applicant to retain an existing addition resulting in a south side yard setback of eighteen inches (18″) and a north side yard setback of nine feet, two inches (9? 2″) for a total of ten feet, eight inches (10? 8″) rather than the required thirty (30) feet combined side yard setback, with at least one side being fifteen (15) feet, per Section 25 of Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
The property that is the subject of this request is located at 8709 Sherwood in Springfield Township and is zoned R-3 One Family Residential. P.I. #07-10-401-040.
b. Tabled from May 19 Meeting: ‘Amended? request from Mark Powers, 9653 Norman Road, Clarkston, MI, 48348 for the following variance: Allow the construction of a garage with a front yard setback of forty (40?) [Amended from thirty-seven feet, six inches (37? 6″)] rather than the required fifty (50) feet, and side yard setbacks of seven (7) feet and nine (9) feet [Amended from five (5) feet and eleven (11) feet] rather than the required thirty (30) feet combined side yard setback, with at least one side being fifteen (15) feet, per Section 25 of Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
The property that is the subject of this request is located at 9653 Norman Road in Springfield Township and is zoned R-3 One Family residential. P.I. #07-11-327-027.
NEW BUSINESS:
ADJOURNMENT:
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the maps and variance requests may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours, Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk’s Office until the date of the meeting. Anyone needing a special accommodation at the meeting should contact the Township Clerk at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Published: June 2, 2010

NOTICE OF ADOPTION AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 26
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a regularly-scheduled meeting held on May 13, 2010, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Springfield adopted amendments to Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26, which amendments are set forth herein and shall take effect seven (7) days after publication of this Notice of Adoption.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ORDAINS:
Ordinance No. 26, the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Springfield is hereby amended as follows:
Section 1. Amendments
ARTICLE II ? DEFINITIONS, is hereby amended to read as follows:
WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM (WECS) shall mean any structure such as a wind charger, windmill, or wind turbine that converts wind energy to a form of usable energy.
a. Private WECS shall mean any WECS that is accessory to a principal dwelling or use located on the same zoning lot, is designed and built to serve the needs of the principal use and that provides power to an electric utility’s grid as a function secondary to supporting electricity to the principal dwelling.
b. Commercial WECS shall mean any WECS that is designed and built to provide electricity as an ongoing commercial enterprise.
ARTICLE XVI ? GENERAL PROVISIONS, Section 16.10 ? Exception to Height Limits is hereby amended to read as follows:
SECTION 16.10 ? Exception to Height Limits: No building or structure shall be erected, converted, enlarged or structurally altered to exceed the height limit hereinafter established for the district in which the building is located. Exceptions shall be subject to the following provisions:
1. Roof structures for the housing of elevators, stairways, tanks, ventilating fans, or similar equipment required to operate and maintain the building, and fire or parapet walls, skylights, towers, steeples, stage lofts, and screens, flagpoles, chimneys, individual domestic radio and television aerials, energy conservation devices, roof-mounted Wind Energy Conversion Systems, water tanks, or similar structures may be erected above the height limits herein prescribed. However, no such structure may be erected to exceed by more than fifteen (15) feet the height limits of the district in which it is located; nor shall such structure have a total area greater than ten (10) percent of the roof area of the building; nor shall such structure be used for any residential purpose or any commercial or industrial purpose other than a use incidental to the main use of the building.
2. Public communication or public utility microwave towers shall be subject to the provisions of section 16.09.
ARTICLE XVI ? GENERAL PROVISIONS, Section 16.27 ? Wind Energy Conversion Systems is hereby amended to read as follows:
SECTION 16.27 ? Wind Energy Conversion Systems.
1. Intent – It is the intent of Springfield Township to permit the effective and efficient use of Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS) by regulating the siting, design, and installation of such systems to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. In no case shall this ordinance guarantee the wind rights or establish access to the wind.
2. Approval Required – Except where noted in this Section, it shall be unlawful to construct, erect, install, alter, or locate any WECS project within Springfield Township unless:
a. For a private WECS, A permit is obtained from the Township.
b. For a commercial WECS, A Special Land Use has been obtained pursuant to Section 18.08 and this section.
3. General Standards – The following standards shall apply to all private and commercial wind energy conversion systems in Springfield Township:
a. Design Safety Certification. The safety of the design of all private and commercial WECS structures shall be certified by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Michigan and reviewed by the Township. The standard for certification shall be included with the permit application. If approved, the Professional Engineer shall certify that the construction and installation of the private or commercial WECS project meets or exceeds the manufacturer’s construction and installation standards, and any applicable State and Federal regulations.
b. Controls and Brakes. All commercial WECS structures shall be equipped with manual and automatic controls to limit rotation of blades to a speed not to exceed the designed limits of the WECS. The Professional Engineer must certify that the rotor and overspeed control design and fabrication conform to applicable design standards. No changes or alterations from certified design shall be permitted unless accompanied by a Professional Engineer’s statement of certification. Brakes are not required for a private WECS.
c. Setbacks. All private and commercial WECS structures must be setback from property lines at a distance equal to or greater than one and one half (1.5) times the height of the structure, measured from the base of the structure to its highest point, including any blades.
d. Climb Prevention. All private and commercial WECS structures must be protected by one or more of the following anti-climbing devices as determined by the Township:
(1) Fences with locking portals at least six (6) feet high;
(2) Anti-climbing devices twelve (12) feet from base of pole; or
(3) Anchor points for guy wires supporting tower shall be enclosed by a six (6) foot high fence or shall be located within the confines of a yard that is completely fenced.
e. Interference. All private or commercial WECS structures shall be designed and operated to minimize or mitigate interference with existing electromagnetic communications, such as radio, telephone, microwave or television signals.
f. Noise Levels. The noise level for either a private or commercial WECS structure shall comply with the standards set forth in Section 17.03 – Noise.
g. Signs. Use of the WECS shall be limited to conversion of wind energy to a form of usable energy and shall not provide any other function, including signage for purposes other than safety.
4. Additional Standards for Commercial WECS Structures – The following additional standards shall apply to all commercial wind energy conversion systems in Springfield Township.
a. Color. Towers and blades shall be finished in a permanent non-reflective neutral color that is approved by Springfield Township or otherwise required by law.
b. Compliance with FAA. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the appropriate FAA permits for the WECS structure, or to obtain a determination of no significant impact to air navigation from the FAA.
c. Warnings. A visible warning sign of High Voltage shall be required to be placed at the base of all commercial WECS structures. The sign must have at a minimum six (6?) inch letters with ?-inch stroke. Such signs shall be located a maximum of three hundred (300) feet apart and at all points of site ingress and egress.
d. Annual Inspection. Every commercial WECS structure must be inspected annually by a Professional Engineer to certify that it is in good working condition and not a hazard to the public. Such records shall be submitted to Springfield Township and considered a part of the continuing special use permit.
e. Liability Insurance. The owner or operator of a commercial WECS structure shall maintain a current insurance policy with coverage limits acceptable to the Township to cover installation and operation of the WECS project. The amount of the policy shall be established as a condition of special use permit approval.
f. Security. The application shall include a description of security to be posted at the time of receiving a building permit for the facility to ensure removal of the WECS when it has been abandoned or is no longer needed, as provided in section 4. In this regard, the security shall be in the form of: cash or irrevocable letter of credit.
g. Removal. A condition of every approval of a commercial WECS structure shall be adequate provision for removal of all or part of the facility by users and owners upon the occurrence of one or more of the following events:
(1) When the WECS structure or portion of a structure has not been used for 180 days or more. For purposes of this section, the removal of equipment, or the cessation of operations shall be considered as the beginning of a period of non-use. The applicant shall notify the Township upon cessation of operations or removal of equipment.
(2) Upon the occurrence of one (1) or more of the events requiring removal, specified in paragraph (1) above, the property owner or persons who had used the facility shall immediately apply or secure the application for any required demolition or removal permits, and immediately proceed with and complete the demolition/removal, restoring the premises to an acceptable condition as reasonably determined by the Township.
(3) If the required removal of a facility or a portion thereof has not been lawfully completed within sixty (60) days of the applicable deadline, and after written notice, the Township may remove or secure the removal of the facility or required portions thereof, with its actual cost and reasonable administrative charge to be drawn or collected from the security posted at the time application was made for establishing the facility.
5. Ecological Impact. The Township may require a study to be conducted by a qualified professional, such as an ornithologist or wildlife biologist, to determine any potential impacts the commercial WECS structure may present to migratory birds, bats or any other species.
6. Ancillary Structures and Uses. Approval of a special land use under this provision does not extend to any accessory structures or uses to the WECS. All other such accessory structures or uses must be a lawful land use and meet all applicable requirements of the ordinance.
Section 2. Balance of Ordinance Remains in Effect
The balance of Ordinance No. 26 shall remain in full force and effect, except as specifically modified herein.
Section 3. Repealer
All ordinances and portions of ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 4. Severability
Should any provision or part of this Ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 5. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect following publication in the manner prescribed by law. This Ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by law.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 26 adopted at the Regular Meeting of the Springfield Township Board held on the 13th day of May, 2010. Documents pertaining to the adopted amendments may be inspected or obtained at the office of the Springfield Township Clerk, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 at all times said office is open for business. Anyone needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510.
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Published: May 26, 2010

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
May 13, 2010 SYNOPSIS
CALL TO ORDER: 7:33 p.m. by Pro Tem Chairperson Lamont
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA ADDITIONS & CHANGES: Removed New Business #1: Internship program approval
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
a) Approved Minutes: April 15, 2009 Regular Meeting with bills and additional disbursements of $372,488.39
b) Accepted April Treasurer’s Report
c) Received April 2010 Reports: Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Ordinance, Police, Fire and IT
d) Received Committee Reports: Budget, Finance & Pathways
e) Authorized payment of bills as presented, totaling $135,793.07
f) Received 2009 Audit from Pfeffer, Hanniford & Palka
g) Adopted Resolution Approving Submission of Parks & Recreation Millage Proposition to Electors
h) Designated Supervisor Trout and Chief Oaks as Township Coordinators for the Federal Surplus Program
i) Accepted Fema Grant Agreement and authorize Fire Chief to complete projects
j) Authorized Chief Oaks to purchase six sets of turn out gear from Douglas Safety Equipment not to exceed $8,370
k) Received Communications and placed on file
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Second Reading, Amendments to Ordinance No. 26, Article II and Article XVI, Sections 16.10 and 16.27: Adopted amendments
2. International Fire Code: Tabled to June meeting pending review by Fire Chief and continued assembly of fee information
3. Lumberyard Property: Received status report regarding utilities at site. Board requested property manager to obtain bids for demolition and roof repair
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Parks & Recreation Presentation: Stewardship and management plan ? Received presentation by Director Tucker
2. Budget Amendments: General Fund and Parks & Recreation Fund ? Adopted amendments as follows: General Fund Revenues increased to $2,134,900 Expenditures increase to $2,123,900. Parks & Recreation Fund Revenues increase to $532,875 and Expenditures increase to $532,873
3. Energy Efficiency Block Grant: Accept Bids ? Adopted Resolution to collaborate with the Charter Township of Independence and the Village of Clarkston to enter into an agreement with Energychek to conduct energy audits, conservation strategies and public education programs at a cost not to exceed $25,120
PUBLIC COMMENT: Treasurer Dubre commented that the Springfield Township Spring Clean-up was held on Saturday, May 8th, while the event was not very busy, the Township collected $1,212 in fees.
Clerk Moreau commented that the Davisburg Beautification Day held on April 24 was a great success and thanked the more than 70 volunteers who helped. Also Smith’s Disposal was recognized for their partnership effort and responsiveness
ADJOURNMENT: 8:59 p.m. Laura Moreau, Clerk

Request for Bids
? Township Vehicles
The Charter Township of Springfield will receive sealed bids for 2010 Model Vehicles at the Supervisor’s office until 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on Monday, June 7, 2010. Bidders may obtain Bid Documents from the office of the Charter Township of Springfield beginning Monday, May 24, 2010 during regular business hours; or downloaded at www.springfield-twp.us. No deposit is required. The offices of Springfield Township are located at 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, MI 48350. 248-846-6500.
Springfield Township continually strives to develop quality sources for goods and services and encourages all prospective bidders to respond to the Invitation to Bid.
Springfield Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids, to waive irregularities, and to accept a Bid which, in the Owner’s opinion, is in the Owner’s own best interests.
Published: May 26, 2010

SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY
Saturday, May 8, 2010, Time: 8 a.m. ? 2 p.m.
Springfield Oaks Youth Activity Center
12451 Andersonville Road. Davisburg, MI 48350
NO TRASH PICKING, DUMPSTER DIVING
OR SCAVENGING ALLOWED.
Proof of Residency or Property Ownership Required
FEES
Cars: $1.00 Trailers $10.00 & $15.00 (depending on size)
SUV/Minivan $5.00 Batteries $5.00 each
Pick-up Truck $10.00 Freon Appliances $15.00 each
Large Truck $15.00 Tires ? No Charge
(no tires on rims)
Items not allowed are: brush, farm tractor tires, leaves or grass clippings, stumps, oil, propane tanks, paint, flammable liquids, concrete or bricks. No hazardous waste will be accepted. Information regarding household waste disposal is located on our website at: springfield-twp.us. If possible, bag, box or bundle all trash.
No Commercial Dumping.
QUESTIONS: Call the Springfield Township Supervisor’s Office at (248) 846-6502
Working in conjunction with Smith’s Disposal for a cleaner community!
Publish: April 28 and May 5.

SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY
Saturday, May 8, 2010 Time: 8 a.m. ? 2 p.m.
Springfield Oaks Youth Activity Center
12451 Andersonville Road. Davisburg, MI 48350
NO TRASH PICKING, DUMPSTER DIVING
OR SCAVENGING ALLOWED.
Proof of Residency or Property Ownership Required
FEES
Cars: $1.00 Trailers $10.00 & $15.00 (depending on size)
SUV/Minivan $5.00 Batteries $5.00 each
Pick-up Truck $10.00 Freon Appliances $15.00 each
Large Truck $15.00 Tires ? No Charge
(no tires on rims)
Items not allowed are: brush, farm tractor tires, leaves or grass clippings, stumps, oil, propane tanks, paint, flammable liquids, concrete or bricks. No hazardous waste will be accepted. Information regarding household waste disposal is located on our website at: springfield-twp.us. If possible, bag, box or bundle all trash.
No Commercial Dumping.
QUESTIONS: Call the Springfield Township Supervisor’s Office at (248) 846-6502
Working in conjunction with Smith’s Disposal for a cleaner community!
Publish: April 28 and May 5.

NOTICE
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a meeting on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 beginning at 8:00 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, Michigan for the following purpose:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
a. Request from Corey O’Kane, 8709 Sherwood, Davisburg, MI, 48350 for the following variance: Allow the applicant to retain an existing addition resulting in a south side yard setback of eighteen inches (18″) and a north side yard setback of nine feet, two inches (9? 2″) for a total of ten feet, eight inches (10? 8″) rather than the required thirty (30) feet combined side yard setback, with at least one side being fifteen (15) feet, per Section 25 of Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26. This addition was built by the previous homeowner without any approved permits.
The property that is the subject of this request is located at 8709 Sherwood in Springfield Township and is zoned R-3 One Family Residential. P.I. #07-10-401-040.
b. Request from Mark Powers, 9653 Norman Road, Clarkston, MI, 48348 for the following variance: Allow the construction of a garage with a front yard setback of thirty-seven feet, six inches (37? 6″) rather than the required fifty (50) feet, and side yard setbacks of five (5) feet and eleven (11) feet rather than the required thirty (30) feet combined side yard setback, with at least one side being fifteen (15) feet, per Section 25 of Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
The property that is the subject of this request is located at 9653 Norman Road in Springfield Township and is zoned R-3 One Family residential. P.I. #07-11-327-027.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the maps and variance requests may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours, Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk’s Office until the date of the meeting. Anyone needing a special accommodation at the meeting should contact the Township Clerk at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
April 15, 2010 SYNOPSIS
CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. by Supervisor Trout
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA ADDITIONS & CHANGES: None
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
a) Approved Minutes: March 11, 2009 Regular Meeting with bills and additional disbursements of $182,405.87
b) Accepted March Treasurer’s Report
c) Received March 2010 Reports: Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Ordinance, Police, Fire and IT
d) Received Committee Reports: Budget & Finance
e) Authorized payment of bills as presented, totaling $24,493.09
f) Authorized participation in RCOC dust control program @ 28?/linear foot for five applications on public roads; authorize contracting with Road Maintenance Inc. for dust control on private roads @ 40?/linear foot for 4 applications
g) Authorized annual sponsorship of Holly Area Youth Assistance in the amount of $1,500 for FY 2010
h) Approved Property Manager job description
i) Approved resolution to adopt Fair Housing Policy
j) Approved request from Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority to recognize May 2010 as Mental Health Month
k) Received Communications and placed on file
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. West Nile Program: Authorized Supervisor to submit proposed project to Board of Commissioners
2. Car Wash Proposal: Discussed proposal and requested additional information regarding well, septic & electric at former car wash and lumberyard property
3. Budget Amendments: Adopted budget amendments to General Fund and Parks and Recreation Fund as presented, General Fund Revenue: $2,129,500 Expenses: $2,118,500, Parks and Recreation Fund Revenue: $512,875 Expenses: $512,873
4. First Reading ? Zoning Ordinance No. 26 ? Wind Energy Conversion Systems: Set for Second Reading
5. Davisburg Beautification: Discussed goals and participation at April 24, 2010 event International Fire Code: Tabled for additional information
PUBLIC COMMENT: Tony Mayhew, 13856 North Ridge, Expressed frustration and disappointment with Board of Review appeal process
ADJOURNMENT: 8:39 p.m. Laura Moreau, Clerk
Published: 4/21/2010

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 26
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a SECOND READING at its Regular Meeting on Thursday, May 13, 2010, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 to consider the following proposed amendments to Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND
ORDINANCE NO. 26, ZONING ORDINANCE
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ORDAINS:
Ordinance No. 26, the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Springfield is hereby amended as follows:
Section 1. Amendments
ARTICLE II ? DEFINITIONS, is hereby amended to read as follows:
WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM (WECS) shall mean any structure such as a wind charger, windmill, or wind turbine that converts wind energy to a form of usable energy.
a. Private WECS shall mean any WECS that is accessory to a principal dwelling or use located on the same zoning lot, is designed and built to serve the needs of the principal use and that provides power to an electric utility’s grid as a function secondary to supporting electricity to the principal dwelling.
b. Commercial WECS shall mean any WECS that is designed and built to provide electricity as an ongoing commercial enterprise.
ARTICLE XVI ? GENERAL PROVISIONS, Section 16.10 ? Exception to Height Limits is hereby amended to read as follows:
SECTION 16.10 ? Exception to Height Limits: No building or structure shall be erected, converted, enlarged or structurally altered to exceed the height limit hereinafter established for the district in which the building is located. Exceptions shall be subject to the following provisions:
1. Roof structures for the housing of elevators, stairways, tanks, ventilating fans, or similar equipment required to operate and maintain the building, and fire or parapet walls, skylights, towers, steeples, stage lofts, and screens, flagpoles, chimneys, individual domestic radio and television aerials, energy conservation devices, roof-mounted Wind Energy Conversion Systems, water tanks, or similar structures may be erected above the height limits herein prescribed. However, no such structure may be erected to exceed by more than fifteen (15) feet the height limits of the district in which it is located; nor shall such structure have a total area greater than ten (10) percent of the roof area of the building; nor shall such structure be used for any residential purpose or any commercial or industrial purpose other than a use incidental to the main use of the building.
2. Public communication or public utility microwave towers shall be subject to the provisions of section 16.09.
ARTICLE XVI ? GENERAL PROVISIONS, Section 16.27 ? Wind Energy Conversion Systems is hereby amended to read as follows:
SECTION 16.27 ? Wind Energy Conversion Systems.
1. Intent – It is the intent of Springfield Township to permit the effective and efficient use of Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS) by regulating the siting, design, and installation of such systems to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. In no case shall this ordinance guarantee the wind rights or establish access to the wind.
2. Approval Required – Except where noted in this Section, it shall be unlawful to construct, erect, install, alter, or locate any WECS project within Springfield Township unless:
a. For a private WECS, A permit is obtained from the Township.
b. For a commercial WECS, A Special Land Use has been obtained pursuant to Section 18.08 and this section.
3. General Standards – The following standards shall apply to all private and commercial wind energy conversion systems in Springfield Township:
a. Design Safety Certification. The safety of the design of all private and commercial WECS structures shall be certified by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Michigan and reviewed by the Township. The standard for certification shall be included with the permit application. If approved, the Professional Engineer shall certify that the construction and installation of the private or commercial WECS project meets or exceeds the manufacturer’s construction and installation standards, and any applicable State and Federal regulations.
b. Controls and Brakes. All commercial WECS structures shall be equipped with manual and automatic controls to limit rotation of blades to a speed not to exceed the designed limits of the WECS. The Professional Engineer must certify that the rotor and overspeed control design and fabrication conform to applicable design standards. No changes or alterations from certified design shall be permitted unless accompanied by a Professional Engineer’s statement of certification. Brakes are not required for a private WECS.
c. Setbacks. All private and commercial WECS structures must be setback from property lines at a distance equal to or greater than one and one half (1.5) times the height of the structure, measured from the base of the structure to its highest point, including any blades.
d. Climb Prevention. All private and commercial WECS structures must be protected by one or more of the following anti-climbing devices as determined by the Township:
(1) Fences with locking portals at least six (6) feet high;
(2) Anti-climbing devices twelve (12) feet from base of pole; or
(3) Anchor points for guy wires supporting tower shall be enclosed by a six (6) foot high fence or shall be located within the confines of a yard that is completely fenced.
e. Interference. All private or commercial WECS structures shall be designed and operated to minimize or mitigate interference with existing electromagnetic communications, such as radio, telephone, microwave or television signals.
f. Noise Levels. The noise level for either a private or commercial WECS structure shall comply with the standards set forth in Section 17.03 – Noise.
g. Signs. Use of the WECS shall be limited to conversion of wind energy to a form of usable energy and shall not provide any other function, including signage for purposes other than safety.
4. Additional Standards for Commercial WECS Structures – The following additional standards shall apply to all commercial wind energy conversion systems in Springfield Township.
a. Color. Towers and blades shall be finished in a permanent non-reflective neutral color that is approved by Springfield Township or otherwise required by law.
b. Compliance with FAA. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the appropriate FAA permits for the WECS structure, or to obtain a determination of no significant impact to air navigation from the FAA.
c. Warnings. A visible warning sign of High Voltage shall be required to be placed at the base of all commercial WECS structures. The sign must have at a minimum six (6?) inch letters with ?-inch stroke. Such signs shall be located a maximum of three hundred (300) feet apart and at all points of site ingress and egress.
d. Annual Inspection. Every commercial WECS structure must be inspected annually by a Professional Engineer to certify that it is in good working condition and not a hazard to the public. Such records shall be submitted to Springfield Township and considered a part of the continuing special use permit.
e. Liability Insurance. The owner or operator of a commercial WECS structure shall maintain a current insurance policy with coverage limits acceptable to the Township to cover installation and operation of the WECS project. The amount of the policy shall be established as a condition of special use permit approval.
f. Security. The application shall include a description of security to be posted at the time of receiving a building permit for the facility to ensure removal of the WECS when it has been abandoned or is no longer needed, as provided in section 4. In this regard, the security shall be in the form of: cash or irrevocable letter of credit.
g. Removal. A condition of every approval of a commercial WECS structure shall be adequate provision for removal of all or part of the facility by users and owners upon the occurrence of one or more of the following events:
(1) When the WECS structure or portion of a structure has not been used for 180 days or more. For purposes of this section, the removal of equipment, or the cessation of operations shall be considered as the beginning of a period of non-use. The applicant shall notify the Township upon cessation of operations or removal of equipment.
(2) Upon the occurrence of one (1) or more of the events requiring removal, specified in paragraph (1) above, the property owner or persons who had used the facility shall immediately apply or secure the application for any required demolition or removal permits, and immediately proceed with and complete the demolition/removal, restoring the premises to an acceptable condition as reasonably determined by the Township.
(3) If the required removal of a facility or a portion thereof has not been lawfully completed within sixty (60) days of the applicable deadline, and after written notice, the Township may remove or secure the removal of the facility or required portions thereof, with its actual cost and reasonable administrative charge to be drawn or collected from the security posted at the time application was made for establishing the facility.
5. Ecological Impact. The Township may require a study to be conducted by a qualified professional, such as an ornithologist or wildlife biologist, to determine any potential impacts the commercial WECS structure may present to migratory birds, bats or any other species.
6. Ancillary Structures and Uses. Approval of a special land use under this provision does not extend to any accessory structures or uses to the WECS. All other such accessory structures or uses must be a lawful land use and meet all applicable requirements of the ordinance.
Section 2. Balance of Ordinance Remains in Effect
The balance of Ordinance No. 26 shall remain in full force and effect, except as specifically modified herein.
Section 3. Repealer
All ordinances and portions of ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 4. Severability
Should any provision or part of this Ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 5. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect following publication in the manner prescribed by law. This Ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by law.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the complete text of Zoning Ordinance No. 26 and documents related to the proposed amendments may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours. Written comments may be submitted to the Springfield Township Clerk up until the time of the Second Reading. Those persons needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510.
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Published: 4/21/2010

PUBLIC NOTICE
At the request of the Springfield Charter Township Board, Oakland County, State of Michigan and by the authority conferred on the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment by Public Act 451 of 1994, Part 419, as amended, and Section 250, Public Act 380 of 1965, and Section 41, Public Act 306 of 1969, a hearing will be held in the Springfield Charter Township Hall Meeting Room 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, Michigan at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 29, 2010.
At this hearing the Department of Natural Resources will gather information from the public concerning possible changes in the interest of public safety to current laws concerning hunting and the discharge of firearms in the Eliza Lake area, Springfield Charter Township, Oakland County.
Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact the Township Clerk at 248/634-3111, a week in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance.
All interested persons are invited to attend and offer comments orally at the public hearing. Interested persons unable to attend this hearing may, within 30 days after the hearing, submit written comments to:
Department of Natural Resources and Environment
Law Enforcement Division
Attn: Specialist Peggy Ruby
P.O. Box 30031
Lansing, Michigan 48909

PUBLIC NOTICE
At the request of the Springfield Charter Township Board, Oakland County, State of Michigan and by the authority conferred on the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment by Public Act 451 of 1994, Part 419, as amended, and Section 250, Public Act 380 of 1965, and Section 41, Public Act 306 of 1969, a hearing will be held in the Springfield Charter Township Hall Meeting Room 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, Michigan at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 29, 2010.
At this hearing the Department of Natural Resources will gather information from the public concerning possible changes in the interest of public safety to current laws concerning hunting and the discharge of firearms in the Eliza Lake area, Springfield Charter Township, Oakland County.
Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact the Township Clerk at 248/634-3111, a week in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance.
All interested persons are invited to attend and offer comments orally at the public hearing. Interested persons unable to attend this hearing may, within 30 days after the hearing, submit written comments to:
Department of Natural Resources and Environment
Law Enforcement Division
Attn: Specialiest Peggy Ruby
P.O. Box 30031
Lansing, Michigan 48909

NOTICE OF ADOPTION
AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 26
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a regularly-scheduled meeting held on March 11, 2010, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Springfield adopted amendments to Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26, which amendments are set forth herein and shall take effect seven (7) days after publication of this Notice of Adoption.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ORDAINS:
Ordinance No. 26, the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Springfield is hereby amended as follows:
Section 1. Amendments
In ARTICLE XVIII ? ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT, Section 18.07.4.b. ? Site Plan Review Procedures, subsection (2) Technical Review is hereby amended to read as follows:
(2) Technical Review: The purpose of Technical Review is to secure written comments and recommendations on a proposed plan from the Planner, Engineer and other township consultants. The township shall review those comments and recommendations, along with the proposed plan, for conformance with the Criteria For Site Plan Review in Section 18.07.2, other applicable ordinances, regulations, standards, policies or laws.
The applicant shall submit to the Clerk the number of copies of the site plan, application and other required information specified on the application after receiving the township’s checklist review. The applicant shall also submit plans to any County, State or Federal agencies having jurisdiction and request that a copy of their review comments for compliance with agency rules, policies or laws be forwarded to the Clerk. A copy of the transmittal letter forwarding plans to the agencies shall be included with the Technical Review application information submitted to the Clerk.
(a) The Clerk shall forward copies of the plans, documents and checklist review to the Planner and Engineer for review.
(b) The Planner and Engineer shall review the plans and other information submitted for compliance with applicable ordinances, policies, laws and standards and shall furnish written comments, opinions and recommendations to the Clerk, the applicant and the applicant’s plan preparer.
(c) After the Clerk receives written responses from the Planner and Engineer, the plan may be submitted to the Planning Commission for review.
(d) Any plan revised in response to comments from the Engineer, Planner or agencies having jurisdiction shall not be placed on a Planning Commission agenda until written comments on the revision have been received by the Clerk.
Section 2. Balance of Ordinance Remains in Effect
The balance of Ordinance No. 26 shall remain in full force and effect, except as specifically modified herein.
Section 3. Repealer
All ordinances and portions of ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 4. Severability
Should any provision or part of this Ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 5. Effective Date
These Ordinance amendments shall take effect following publication in the manner prescribed by law. These Ordinance amendments shall be published in the manner provided by law.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 26 adopted at the Regular Meeting of the Springfield Township Board held on the 11th day of March, 2010. Documents pertaining to the adopted amendments may be inspected or obtained at the office of the Springfield Township Clerk, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 at all times said office is open for business. Anyone needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510.
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Published: March 17, 2010

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
March 11, 2010 SYNOPSIS
CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. by Supervisor Trout
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA ADDITIONS & CHANGES: None
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
a) Approved Minutes: February 11, 2009 Regular Meeting with bills and additional disbursements of $347,774.56
b) Accepted February Treasurer’s Report
c) Received February 2009 Reports: Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Ordinance, Police, Fire and IT
d) Received Committee Reports: Budget & Finance
e) Authorized payment of bills as presented, totaling $21,023.98
f) Authorized Supervisor to attend 2010 MATS Spring Education Conference at a cost not to exceed $500
g) Adopted Resolution to drop Stony Creek Golf Course, Inc. as co-licensee in on-premise tavern license at Indian Springs Metro Park
h) Received Communications and placed on file
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Ordinance Codification: Follow-up and Municipal Code Corporation presentation ? Authorized Clerk to enter into agreement with Municipal Code to codify all Township Ordinances cost not to exceed $11,500
2. Second Reading: Zoning Ordinance No. 26, Article XVIII ? adopted amendments
3. Property Manager Job Description ? created Property Manager position effective April 1, 2010 to transition existing contract employee to full time
4. Proposed Parks and Recreation Millage: Approved ballot language subject to legal review by Township Attorney
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Business Excellence Award: Lowrie’s Landscape ? presented award to Tom Lowrie
2. Divine Mercy Site Plan Extension Request ? Extended site plan approval from 3/12/10 to 3/12/11
3. Request for hunting controls around Eliza Lake ? Adopted resolution to request DNR to investigate need for hunting controls
4. Budget Amendments ? Adopted amendments as follows: General Fund Revenues increase to $2,129,500, Expenditures increase to $2,118,500; Fire Fund Expenditures decrease to $880,350; Police Fund Revenues decrease to $1,547,200, Expenditures decrease to $1,534,200; Lake Improvement Fund Expenditures increase to $310,650
5. Holcomb and Bridge Lake Roads Speed Limit ? Board expressed strong opposition to speed limit increase. Supervisor to request additional information from Road Commission for Oakland County
6. Safety Path Presentation ? Received presentation from Supervisor Trout
PUBLIC COMMENT: Supervisor Trout acknowledged great work of Assessing staff during a difficult year working on Board of Review
ADJOURNMENT: 9:37 p.m. Laura Moreau, Clerk
Published: March 17, 2010 TB

NOTICE
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a meeting on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, beginning at 8:00 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, Michigan to hear the following appeals:
PUBLIC COMMENT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 16, 2009
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1. Request by Howard O’Brien, 13560 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, MI 48350 for a variance, as required by Section 16.20.2 of Zoning Ordinance 26, to create from the combination of a 70+/- acre parcel and a 10+/- acre parcel, two new parcels consisting of a 50+/- acre’main parcel (A), and a 29+/- acre’secondary parcel (B)’that includes a 1.5+/- acre access strip 110? wide by 650? deep from Davisburg road.
The secondary parcel (B) and access strip being the subject of the variance request.
The properties that are the subject of the variance request are located on the North side of Davisburg Road, west of Clemae and east of Eagle Road and both are zoned R1A Suburban Estates (2.5 acre). P.I. #07-18-176-005 and P.I. #07-18-251-001.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the maps and variance requests may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours, Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk’s Office until the date of the meeting. Anyone needing a special accommodation at the meeting should contact the Township Clerk at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Published 2-24-2010

NOTICE
BOARD OF REVIEW
The Charter Township of Springfield Board of Review will meet at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, Michigan for the purpose of hearing appeals for the year 2010 assessments.
Any questions regarding the value or classification placed on properties may be reviewed with the assessing staff prior to the hearings. Anyone wishing to appeal the assessment or classification before the Board of Review must make an appointment in advance. Appointments may be made Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. by phoning the Assessing office at 248-846-6530. The Board of Review has established a ten minute time limit for hearing assessment appeals.
Board of Review Hearings
The following dates and times are scheduled for appointments:
Tuesday March 9, 2010: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 10, 2010: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday March 11, 2010: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday March 15, 2010: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday March 16, 2010: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 17, 2010: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The following dates and times are scheduled for review only (no appointments):
Monday March 8, 2010: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday March 10, 2010: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thursday March 11, 2010: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday March 16, 2010: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 17, 2010: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thursday March 18, 2010: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tentative Equalization Ratio: Real & Personal 50%
Tentative Equalization Factor: Real & Personal 1.00000
Property owners may also appeal by sending a letter to the Board of Review at Charter Township of Springfield, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, Michigan 48350. All letters must be received before 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 17th, 2010. Representatives must submit written authorization from the property owner to protest on their behalf.
Anyone needing a special accommodation at a Board of Review meeting should contact the Assessor’s Office at least two (2) business days prior to the meeting at 248-846-6530.
Vicki L. Sievers, CMAE III
Chief Assessor, Springfield Township
Publish: February 10, 17, 24, 2010

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 26
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Springfield will hold a PUBLIC HEARING at its Regular Meeting on Monday, March 15, 2010, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Springfield Township Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 to receive comments on the following proposed amendments to Springfield Township Zoning Ordinance No. 26.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND
ORDINANCE NO. 26, ZONING ORDINANCE
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ORDAINS:
Ordinance No. 26, the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Springfield is hereby amended as follows:
Section 1. Amendments
ARTICLE II ? DEFINITIONS, is hereby amended to read as follows:
WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM (WECS) shall mean any structure such as a wind charger, windmill, or wind turbine that converts wind energy to a form of usable energy.
a. Private WECS shall mean any WECS that is accessory to a principal dwelling or use located on the same zoning lot, is designed and built to serve the needs of the principal use and that provides power to an electric utility’s grid as a function secondary to supporting electricity to the principal dwelling.
b. Commercial WECS shall mean any WECS that is designed and built to provide electricity to the electric utility’s power grid as an ongoing commercial enterprise.
ARTICLE XVI ? GENERAL PROVISIONS, Section 16.10 ? Exception to Height Limits is hereby amended to read as follows:
SECTION 16.10 ? Exception to Height Limits: No building or structure shall be erected, converted, enlarged or structurally altered to exceed the height limit hereinafter established for the district in which the building is located. Exceptions shall be subject to the following provisions:
1. Roof structures for the housing of elevators, stairways, tanks, ventilating fans, or similar equipment required to operate and maintain the building, and fire or parapet walls, skylights, towers, steeples, stage lofts, and screens, flagpoles, chimneys, individual domestic radio and television aerials, energy conservation devices, roof-mounted Wind Energy Conversion Systems, water tanks, or similar structures may be erected above the height limits herein prescribed. However, no such structure may be erected to exceed by more than fifteen (15) feet the height limits of the district in which it is located; nor shall such structure have a total area greater than ten (10) percent of the roof area of the building; nor shall such structure be used for any residential purpose or any commercial or industrial purpose other than a use incidental to the main use of the building.
2. Public communication or public utility microwave towers shall be subject to the provisions of section 16.09.
ARTICLE XVI ? GENERAL PROVISIONS, Section 16.27 ? Wind Energy Conversion Systems is hereby amended to read as follows:
SECTION 16.27 ? Wind Energy Conversion Systems.
1. Intent – It is the intent of Springfield Township to permit the effective and efficient use of Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS) by regulating the siting, design, and installation of such systems to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. In no case shall this ordinance guarantee the wind rights or establish access to the wind.
2. Approval Required – Except where noted in this Section, it shall be unlawful to construct, erect, install, alter, or locate any WECS project within Springfield Township unless:
a. For a private WECS, A permit is obtained from the Township.
b. For a commercial WECS, A Special Land Use has been obtained pursuant to Section 18.08 and this section.
3. General Standards – The following standards shall apply to all private and commercial wind energy conversion systems in Springfield Township:
a. Design Safety Certification. The safety of the design of all private and commercial WECS structures shall be certified by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Michigan and reviewed by the Township. The standard for certification shall be included with the permit application. If approved, the Professional Engineer shall certify that the construction and installation of the private or commercial WECS project meets or exceeds the manufacturer’s construction and installation standards, and any applicable State and Federal regulations.
b. Controls and Brakes. All commercial WECS structures shall be equipped with manual and automatic controls to limit rotation of blades to a speed not to exceed the designed limits of the WECS. The Professional Engineer must certify that the rotor and overspeed control design and fabrication conform to applicable design standards. No changes or alterations from certified design shall be permitted unless accompanied by a Professional Engineer’s statement of certification. Brakes are not required for a private WECS.
c. Setbacks. All private and commercial WECS structures must be setback from property lines at a distance equal to or greater than one and one half (1.5) times the height of the structure, measured from the base of the structure to its highest point, including any blades.
d. Climb Prevention. All private and commercial WECS structures must be protected by anti-climbing devices such as:
(1) Fences with locking portals at least six (6) feet high;
(2) Anti-climbing devices twelve (12) feet from base of pole; or
(3) Anchor points for guy wires supporting tower shall be enclosed by a six (6) foot high fence or shall be located within the confines of a yard that is completely fenced.
e. Interference. All private or commercial WECS structures shall be designed and operated to minimize or mitigate interference with existing electromagnetic communications, such as radio, telephone, microwave or television signals.
f. Noise Levels. The noise level for either a private or commercial WECS structure shall comply with the standards set forth in Section 17.03 – Noise.
g. Signs. Use of the WECS shall be limited to conversion of wind energy to a form of usable energy and shall not provide any other function, including signage for purposes other than safety.
4. Additional Standards for Commercial WECS Structures – The following additional standards shall apply to all commercial wind energy conversion systems in Springfield Township.
a. Color. Towers and blades shall be finished in a permanent non-reflective neutral color that is approved by Springfield Township or otherwise required by law.
b. Compliance with FAA. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the appropriate FAA permits for the WECS structure, or to obtain a determination of no significant impact to air navigation from the FAA.
c. Warnings. A visible warning sign of High Voltage shall be required to be placed at the base of all commercial WECS structures. The sign must have at a minimum six (6?) inch letters with ?-inch stroke. Such signs shall be located a maximum of three hundred (300) feet apart and at all points of site ingress and egress.
d. Annual Inspection. Every commercial WECS structure must be inspected annually by an Authorized Factory Representative or Professional Engineer to certify that it is in good working condition and not a hazard to the public. Such records shall be submitted to Springfield Township and considered a part of the continuing special use permit.
e. Liability Insurance. The owner or operator of a commercial WECS structure shall maintain a current insurance policy with coverage limits acceptable to the Township to cover installation and operation of the WECS project. The amount of the policy shall be established as a condition of special use permit approval.
f. Security. The application shall include a description of security to be posted at the time of receiving a building permit for the facility to ensure removal of the WECS when it has been abandoned or is no longer needed, as provided in section 4. In this regard, the security shall be in the form of: cash or irrevocable letter of credit.
g. Removal. A condition of every approval of a commercial WECS structure shall be adequate provision for removal of all or part of the facility by users and owners upon the occurrence of one or more of the following events:
(1) When the WECS structure or portion of a structure has not been used for 180 days or more. For purposes of this section, the removal of equipment, or the cessation of operations shall be considered as the beginning of a period of non-use. The applicant shall notify the Township upon cessation of operations or removal of equipment.
(2) Upon the occurrence of one (1) or more of the events requiring removal, specified in paragraph (1) above, the property owner or persons who had used the facility shall immediately apply or secure the application for any required demolition or removal permits, and immediately proceed with and complete the demolition/removal, restoring the premises to an acceptable condition as reasonably determined by the Township.
(3) If the required removal of a facility or a portion thereof has not been lawfully completed within sixty (60) days of the applicable deadline, and after written notice, the Township may remove or secure the removal of the facility or required portions thereof, with its actual cost and reasonable administrative charge to be drawn or collected from the security posted at the time application was made for establishing the facility.
5. Ecological Impact. The Township may require a study to be conducted by a qualified professional, such as an ornithologist or wildlife biologist, to determine any potential impacts the commercial WECS structure may present to migratory birds, bats or any other species.
6. Ancillary Structures and Uses. Approval of a special land use under this provision does not extend to any accessory structures or uses to the WECS. All other such accessory structures or uses must be a lawful land use and meet all applicable requirements of the ordinance.
Section 2. Balance of Ordinance Remains in Effect
The balance of Ordinance No. 26 shall remain in full force and effect, except as specifically modified herein.
Section 3. Repealer
All ordinances and portions of ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 4. Severability
Should any provision or part of this Ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 5. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect following publication in the manner prescribed by law. This Ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by law.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the complete text of Zoning Ordinance No. 26 and documents related to the proposed amendments may be examined at the Springfield Township Clerk’s Office, 12000 Davisburg Rd., Davisburg, MI 48350 during regular office hours. Written comments may be submitted to the Springfield Township Clerk up until the time of the Public Hearing. Those persons needing a special accommodation should contact the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days in advance. 248-846-6510.
LAURA MOREAU, Clerk
Charter Township of Springfield
Published 2-24-2010