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January 14, 2008
  1. The Regular Meeting of the Saline Township Board was called to order by Supervisor Marion on January 14, 2008 at 7:30pm at the Saline Town Hall, 5731 Braun Road, Saline, MI 48176.

  2. Members present: Supervisor Marion, Clerk Baldus, Treasurer Gordon, Trustees Bohnett and R. Marion. Four other citizens were present.

  3. Mr. Bohnett led the Pledge of Allegiance.

  4. Mr. Bohnett moved, supported by Mrs. Gordon, that the agenda be approved with the following change: 5d. Additional accounts payable of $332.07 for office supplies. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Motion carried.

  5. Mr. R. Marion moved, supported by Mrs. Gordon, that the consent agenda be approved as corrected.
    1. Approve minutes from December 10 regular meeting.
    2. Receive Clerk's budget, Financial Report.
    3. Decline 2008 River Raisin Watershed Council Dues $260.40.
    4. Approve Accounts Payable in the amount of $28,318.41.

  6. Citizens were offered a chance to address the Board regarding items not already on the agenda. No comments.

  7. Supervisor Marion commented on the following:
    1. MDOT responded to our request for a light at the end of Marion Road and U.S. 12. They will not provide any financial help; Township may put a light there following all of their specifications. MDOT is responsible for a green road sign like the Dell Road sign.
    2. PDR resolution will be presented and discussed at the February meeting.
    3. MTA reports that a Planning Commission only has to meet at a minimum of 4 meetings per year. Possible future discussion of cutting back on monthly Planning Commission meetings; possibility of every other month. Discussion of also changing the fee schedule for the up coming fiscal year.
    4. Mrs. Baldus read an e-mail from James McFarland on the Wireless Washtenaw discussion that was held at the Lodi Township Hall December 18, 2007.
    5. Township Engineer, Dan Cabage, reported that the waste water permit for Austin Commons II has finally been issued. Some minor repairs located within the new Condo site will be address with the developer. Additional paperwork was received from the Clerk regarding Township gravel pits.
    6. Washtenaw County Commissioner, Jessica Ping, will be present at the March meeting.

  8. Motion by Mr. Bohnett, supported by Mrs. Baldus, to support Resolution 2008-001, Adopt New Saline Township Zoning Ordinance Text. Roll call was taken. Ayes: Baldus, Bohnett, Gordon, J. Marion and R. Marion. Nays: None. Absent: None. Resolution Passed.

  9. Trustees reported that the Planning Commission by laws were not passed at the last monthly meeting but will be addressed again in February. Numerous road complaints were addressed and completed by Washtenaw County Road Commission.

  10. No Zoning/Building Administrator report.

  11. Fireboard reported that there will be a meeting in February to elect the at large position.

  12. Township Hall Manager reported that the outside corner bulb has been replaced.

  13. Annual clean up date still needs to be determined and posted on the web page. Primary election will be tomorrow from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

  14. The meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm.