Regular Meeting
12/8/2020 Board of Trustees Meeting
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF GARFIELD
Synopsis of Minutes of December 8, 2020
Virtual Township Board Meeting
A Township Board Meeting of the Charter Township of Garfield was held virtually via the Zoom Application on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, beginning at 6:00 p.m., at the Garfield Township Hall, 3848 Veterans Drive, Traverse City, Michigan. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. and the Board transacted the following business:
- Public Comment –
- Matt Cowall, thanked the Board for their support of the Recreation Authority ballot measure
- David Shafer expressed concerns with his tax bill
- Blood Law declared a conflict with Bills. Board members dismissed the conflict and approved the Amended Agenda as presented
- Approved the Minutes from the November 10, 2020 Regular Board Meeting, and the November 18 and December 1, 2020 Special Board Meetings
- Approved Resolution 2020-28-T – a resolution for adoption of Poverty/Hardship Exemption Policy
- Approved Resolutions 2020-41-T, 2020-42-T, and 2020-43-T – resolutions amending the budget
- Removed items 3.b.(i) Bills from the Consent Calendar and approved the Consent Calendar as amended
- After clarification of an item, approved 3.b.(i) Bills, General Fund.
- Received the County Commissioner’s Report from Brad Jewett
- Received the Construction Report from Jennifer Hodges
- Received the GT Metro Report from Chief Pat Parker
- Received the North Flight Report from Paul Owens
- Received the Parks & Recreation Report from John Sych
- Received the Planning Department Monthly Report from John Sych
- Received the Clerk’s report from Lanie McManus
- Received the Supervisor’s report from Chuck Korn
- Held Public Hearing on Oakleaf Village of Garfield Township:
- Elizabeth Pomeroy, Laura, Chuck Wheeler, Teri McFarlan, and Sue Swift commented
- Board adopted the Findings of Fact and approved Application PUD 2020-01 subject to the condition noted in PD Report 2020-159
- Held Public Hearing on the Township Budgets for 2021 – no public comments
- Approved scheduling a public hearing for the January 12, 2021 Township Board Meeting on proposed Requirements for Siting Solar Energy Systems, Amendment 25 to Ordinance No. 68 (Zoning Ordinance)
- Adopted Resolution 2020-27-T, a resolution refusing the ownership, operation, maintenance, and administrative responsibilities for the drinking water system at Meadow Lane Mobile Home community
- Approved Resolution 2020-30-T, the 2021 General Fund Budget
- Approved Resolution 2020-31-T, the 2021 Fire Fund Budget
- Approved Resolution 2020-32-T, the 2021 Public Improvement Road Fund Budget
- Approved Resolution 2020-33-T, the 2021 Budget Stabilization Fund Budget
- Approved Resolution 2020-34-T, the 2021 DPW Fund Budget
- Approved Resolution 2020-35-T, the 2021 Park System Fund Budget
- Approved Resolution 2020-36-T, the 2021 Street Light Fund Budget
- Approved Resolution 2020-37-T, the 2021 Special Assessment District Fund Budget
- Approved Resolution 2020-38-T, the Clerk’s Salary
- Approved Resolution 2020-39-T, the Supervisor’s Salary
- Approved Resolution 2020-40-T, the Treasurer’s Salary
- Approved Resolution 2020-29-T, the Annual Exemption Option as Set Forthin 2011 Public Act 152, The Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act
- Approved the Michigan Township Par Plan insurance renewal and payment of the $12,573 renewal fee
- Adopted Resolution 2020-44-T – a resolution approving the 20-year Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for Village Glen Apartments and a service charge of 4.5% of Annual Shelter Rents
- Approved the following Commission/Committee Appointments:
- Planning Commission: Molly Agostinelli (1-year term), and Joe Robertson and John Racine (3-year terms)
- GT Metro: Chuck Korn, Steve Duell, Molly Agostinelli (alternate I), and Chris Barsheff (alternate II)
- Zoning Board of Appeals: Kent Rozycki and Scott Swan (3-year terms)
- Board of Review: Gary Rousseau, Cherry Wolf, Gil Uithol, and Daniel Ladd (alternate)
- Parks and Recreation Commission: Denise Schmuckal (1-year term), and Andrew Hoort (3-year term)
- Building and Grounds Committee: Bill Mouser, Steve Duell, and Denise Schmuckal
- Finance Committee: Chuck Korn, Lanie McManus, Jeane Blood Law, and Betty Tezak
- Elections Committee: Lanie McManus, Molly Agostinelli, and Denise Schmuckal
- Law Enforcement Committee: Denise Schmuckal, and Chuck Korn
- Ethics Committee: Chuck Korn, Denise Schmuckal, and Chris Barsheff
- Joint Recreation Authority: Appointed Steve Duel to complete Molly Agostinelli’s term
35.Discussed a Resolution to amend the Trustees per Diem Policy from $100 for assigned meetings to $125
36. Approved the 2021Township Board meeting dates.
37. Public Comment – None.
The Meeting was adjourned at 9:14 pm
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