December 11, 2006

1. The Regular Meeting of the Saline Township Board was called to order by Supervisor James Marion on December 11, 2006 at 7:35pm at the Saline Town Hall, 5731 Braun Road, Saline, MI 48176.
   
   
2. Members present: Supervisor Marion, Clerk Baldus, Trustees R. Marion and Bohnett. Absent was Treasurer Gordon. Twenty six other citizens were present.
   
   
3. Mr. Bohnett led the Pledge of Allegiance.
   
   
4. Mr. Bohnett moved, supported by Mr. R. Marion, to accept the agenda as presented. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. Motion carried.
   
   
5. Mr. Bohnett moved, supported by Mr. R. Marion, that the consent agenda be approved as presented.
   
   1. Approve minutes from November 13 regular meeting
   2. Receive Clerk's budget, Financial Report.
   3. Re-appoint Richard Zahn to Chairperson for the Planning Commission with a term expiring December 31, 2009.
   4. Re-appoint Trudy Feldkamp to Secretary of the Planning Commission with a term expiring December 31, 2009.
   5. Re-appoint Laurie Leinbach to the Planning Commission with a term expiring December 31, 2009.
   6. Re-appoint William Lutz, Tom Hammond and Taylor Jacobsen to the Board of Review with a term expiring December 31, 2008.
   7. Appoint Kelly Marion and William Weidmayer as Alternates to the Board of Review for Tuesday December 12, 2006.
   8. Re-appoint Kelly Marion and William Weidmayer as Alternate to the Board of Review with a term expiring December 31, 2008.
   9. Appoint Carrie Dejonghe to Secretary of the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term expiring December 31, 2009.
   10. Approve Accounts Payable in the amount of $16,975.28.
   11. Approve 4th Quarter Payroll of $16,820.33.
       
       
6. Michigan State Police Trooper Byerly spoke briefly regarding October incidents with in the Township. A total of 20 complaints which consisted of traffic incidents, poaching/conservation, 2 false alarms, 2 disorderly conducts, 1 driving under the influence and 1 breaking and entering. Two patrol cars per shift which are from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Speed limit if not posted is 55 mph or according to the road conditions. Ypsilanti Post covers the radius of Washtenaw County. Patrol workforce is down about 5 people from 5 years ago.
   
   
7. The Oath of Office for Alternates for the Board of Review was administered by Clerk Baldus to Mrs. Kelly Marion and Mr. William Weidmayer.
   
   
8. Citizens were offered a chance to address the Board regarding items not already on the agenda. No comments were made.
   
   
9. Washtenaw Wireless Representative Jason Calmbach and 20/20 Representative Bill Lockwood spoke briefly regarding the Wireless program. Project completion of this 26 million dollar project is expected late 2007. Pilots will be in Ann Arbor, Saline Community and Southwestern Washtenaw - Manchester. A 2 mile testing from the Saline water tower will be taking place any volunteers should contact Washtenaw Wireless. Frequency study will be done by March of 2007. Projected the Township will have 15 towers at the minimum with a maximum height of 85 feet. No air traffic problems are expected. Washtenaw Wireless encourages the Board to pass the MPA to help facilitate the project. A copy of the MPA was turned over to Attorney Lucas.
   
   
10. Supervisor Jim Marion commented on the following:
    
    1. Dan Cabage, Township Engineer commented on Mark Lewis and his obligations to still pay for all of the engineering services for Austin Commons II.
    2. Thank you to new Township committee members Kelly Marion, William Weidmayer and Carrie DeJonghe; as well to re-appointed members Laurie Leinbach, Trudy Feldkamp, Richard Zahn, Taylor Jacobsen, Tom Hammond and William Lutz.
    3. Planning Commission is working on updating the General Development Plan and Zoning Ordinances with Township Planner Don Pennington and his associate Rodney. Commission is making great progress and will forward on the proposed changes to Clerk. Mr. Pennington was present at the meeting and commented great progress is being made and a rough draft should be available in January 2007.
    4. d. Attorney Lucas spoke regarding the letter written on behalf of the Township concerning the objection to the issuance of wastewater discharge permit Number MI0057877 for the proposed Riverwood Wastewater Treatment Plant. A public hearing will be scheduled in February 2007. Secondly, Lucas spoke regarding the November facilitator meeting. Growth should be within the Townships vision versus a vision imposed on the Township. Need to encourage growth to the Northern boundaries not the Southern portion.
    
    
    
11. No Trustees report.
    
    
12. No Zoning/Building Administrator report.
    
    
13. Fireboard reported that $9,000 was made from the chili cook off fundraiser.
    
    
14. No Township Hall Manager report.
    
    
15. Motion by Mr. Bohnett at 8:35p.m., supported by Mr. R. Marion, to proceed to closed session with attorney Lucas and planner Don Pennington to further discuss pending Biltmore litigation. Roll was taken. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0.
    
    
16. Motion by Mr. R. Marion at 9:37 p.m., supported by Mr. Bohnett, to come back to the regular meeting. Roll was taken. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0.
    
    
17. Mrs. Baldus reported that Truman Lake is now recorded with the United States Board on Geographic Names.
    
    
18. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 pm.