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May 8, 2006
  1. The Regular Meeting of the Saline Township Board was called to order by Supervisor James Marion on May 8, 2006 at 7:35pm 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. Twenty one other citizens were present.

  3. Mr. Bohnett led the Pledge of Allegiance.

  4. Mr. Bohnett moved, supported by Mr. R. Marion, that the agenda be approved with the following changes: 5c. Delete purchase of 1 new flag; 5d. Increase Accounts payable to a total of $12,237.01 reflecting 2 spring clean up bills; addition of 5f. Approve Election Inspectors pay of $690. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Motion carried.

  5. Mrs. Baldus moved, supported by Mrs. Gordon, that the consent agenda be approved as follows:
    1. Approve minutes from April 10th regular meeting.
    2. Receive Clerk's budget, Financial Report.
    3. Approve purchase of 1 new handicap ramp sign.
    4. Approve Accounts Payable in the amount of $12,237.01.
    5. Approve Election Inspectors pay of $690.

  6. Michigan State Police did not show. Mr. J. Marion will contact the Post to see if they can arrange to come quarterly; therefore, the remaining dates to schedule would be June 12th, September 11th and December 11th.

  7. Citizens were offered a chance to address the Board regarding items not already on the agenda. Carrie DeJonghe briefly spoke to inform citizens the day of spring clean up. The responses from the majority of citizens were opposed to the Biltmore Development. Mr. Tom Green spoke briefly about an article in the Saline Reporter, written by Brian Cox, informing the residents of who contributed money to the non profit organization that published signs against Saline Township ballot proposition.

  8. Supervisor Jim Marion commented on the following:
    1. Residents may request to have their mailbox moved. US 12 residents are encouraged to contact Sheryl Brown, Saline Postmaster, at 429-9194 or Delivery Supervisor, Vinita Williams. This process may be difficult, but the residents' safety is more important. Will pass along to the Planning Commission.
    2. Washtenaw County Road Commission needs to be contacted for brine application. Road projects need to be decided by June 16th before the Township losses the matching funds. Mohart road is a potential project.
    3. Thank you to all citizens that helped spring cleaned the two cemeteries.
    4. Need to contact Mary Gumtow regarding recycle bin signs and new bin.
    5. Carl Girbach will be attending a Planning Seminar this month.

  9. Saline Area Greenway Alliance representative, Laurie Leinbach, made a brief presentation regarding their commitment to the Saline River preservation.

  10. Resolution 2006-007, August ballot proposition was read by Mrs. Baldus; after further discussion, motion by Mr. R. Marion, supported by Mrs. Gordon to hold special meeting with attorney for clarification on the specific wording used in the ballot proposition. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Motion carried.

  11. Mrs. Baldus informed citizens the Board needs to add to areas to the Cemetery Ordinance. One being cremation preferences and second a perpetual care trust fund language. Further discussion will take place next month.

  12. Mrs. Baldus informed citizens that the Private Road Ordinance needs to be reviewed and updated. Discussion of hiring a new Planner for new Township work was discussed. Mrs. Baldus will contact Carlisle Wortman Associates to see if they are taking new clients. Further discussion will take place next month.

  13. No Trustees report.

  14. Zoning/Building Administrator reported that the problem still exits at Oak Park Drive. Letters to residents regarding non licensed vehicles have been sent out. Still waiting to hear from Donald Pennington regarding new ordinance on dumping.

  15. Nothing new from the Fireboard.

  16. Township Hall Manager reported minor repairs regarding the Hall.

  17. Board Member Mr. Marion asked Dan Cabage to report briefly on the Lewis Condo project. All is going well according to the consent judgement. Mrs. Gordon reported that WCC was charged twice to Clinton residents. Money has been reimbursed to residents. Mrs. Gordon also reported that she was informed by residents that solicit mailers were being attached to mailboxes; this is illegal and please mail information according to the laws. Mr. J. Marion and Mrs. Gordon have depositions coming up this week. Mr. Mark Reading submitted a donation to the Township in the amount of $435.

  18. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.