November 13, 2006

1. The Regular Meeting of the Saline Township Board was called to order by Supervisor James Marion on November 13, 2006 at 7:34pm at the Saline Town Hall, 5731 Braun Road, Saline, MI 48176
   
   
2. Members present: Supervisor Marion, Clerk Baldus, Treasurer Gordon, Trustees R. Marion and Bohnett. Thirteen other citizens were present.
   
   
3. Mr. Bohnett led the Pledge of Allegiance.
   
   
4. Mr. Bohnett moved, supported by Mr. R. Marion, to correct the agenda with the following changes: correct consent item 5c. Approve Accounts Payable in the amount of $41,712.30. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Motion carried.
   
   
5. Mr. Bohnett moved, supported by Mrs. Gordon, that the consent agenda be approved as revised.
   
   1. Approve minutes from October 9regular meeting
   2. Receive Clerk's budget, Financial Report.
   3. Approve Accounts Payable in the amount of $41,712.30.
      
      
6. Citizens were offered a chance to address the Board regarding items not already on the agenda. Mr. Robert Santure received a letter from MDEQ regarding a waste water treatment plant and asked the Board to elaborate on the situation.
   
   
7. Mrs. Baldus read the candidate winners in each category that were in the November election. Results are also posted at the Township Hall.
   
   
8. Supervisor Jim Marion commented on the following:
   
   1. MDEQ also mailed the Township a letter regarding a waste water permit from Biltmore LLC. Saline Township attorney Fred Lucas will be writing a response back to MDEQ objecting the permit due to 1. there will be no economic value to the Township and 2. Biltmore has not used all alternatives.
   2. Dan Cabage, Township Engineer also commented on the MDEQ regarding Austin Commons II. MDEQ reported that Mark Lewis completed construction of the distribution system water mains and started construction of its proposed well and iron removal plant without first obtaining the required construction permit. The DEQ will not allow placement of the Austin Commons water supply system in service until all of the terms of the order and all Capacity Development requirements are met. Mr. Cabage will also be writing a letter of response to the MDEQ informing them of the Townships assistance if needed.
   3. Washtenaw County Road Commission has made some budget cuts which include no snowplowing if these than 3 inches and a cost sharing of 50% for any Local Bridge replacement and /or rehabilitation of local road bridges within their jurisdiction.
   4. Planning Commission is working on updating the Master Plan and Zoning Ordinances with Township Planner Don Pennington and his associate Rodney. Commission is making great progress and will forward on the proposed and updates to the Clerk as soon as possible.
   5. Supervisor Marion and Trustee Bohnett will be meeting with the facilitator on November 30th at 10 a.m. to discuss Biltmore litigatioin.
      
      
9. Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary position is available. Any interested parties please mail a letter of intent to the Clerk so the Board can make an appointment of the position at the December meeting. Township needs to consider not more than two Alternates that can be appointed to the Board of Review.
   
   
10. Trustees reported that estimates are being looked into to update the Townships parking lot. Additional spaces and gravel are needed to improve the parking area.
    
    
11. No Zoning/Building Administrator report.
    
    
12. No Fireboard report.
    
    
13. No Township Hall Manager report. Trustee reported minor furnace problems. The old furnace was converted to natural gas years ago; the Township may need to start budgeting for a new furnace.
    
    
14. Mrs. Baldus reported that the www.salinetownship.org is updated.
    
    
15. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm.