7:03 p.m. Meeting called to order by Chairperson Blair Roll Call
Present: Blair, Chappell, Reznick, Rich, Slucter Absent: none
Also Present: Denise Parisian, Village Manager; Mike Spitler, WWTP
Operator; Betsy Kelly, Recording
Secretary Treasurer’s Report/Bills
Motion by Reznick, second Chappell, to accept the treasurer’s report
for October 18, 2007 as presented. Motion carried. Motion
by Reznick, second Slucter, to approve payment of $23,292.45 for
October 18, 2007 bills. Motion carried. Minutes
Motion by Chappell, second Reznick, to approve the minutes of the
September 20, 2007 regular meeting as written. Motion carried. Open to the Public
No public comments were received. Superintendent’s Report
Spitler reported on the following: a preliminary estimate of $200,000 -
$300,000 from Wolverine to repair the main running across the river
with a feasibility study in the process to explore all the options and
Heck available to attend the next meeting for a presentation; pump
repairs to lift station #8 on Creyts Rd; and purchase of a truck
through the Ford Government Pricing program during the next quarter. Old Business
1. Blair suggested tabling the REU transfer policy issue due to
activity on the property at the corner of Creyts and Lansing
Roads. Slucter explained the auctioning process and noted that it
is unsure at this time how the Township will be impacted by the change
in ownership. Chappell requested an explanation regarding how a
discussion on the REU transfer policy is related to the instability of
this property. Blair stated that the Township is requesting a
delay on the advice from their attorney and Slucter noted the
importance of keeping the assessed RE’s with the property so the
Township maintains control. Motion by Slucter, second Chappell,
to table discussion on the REU transfer policy indefinitely,
pending new information. Motion carried with Chappell and Rich
opposed.
2. Blair initiated discussion on development of a policy
regulating bathrooms in accessory buildings. Chappell suggested
continuing to bill at .5 RE’s for these situations. Discussion
followed regarding potential for intensification of a use in
residential districts. Slucter proposed charging a one time flat
hook-up fee rather than a monthly charge. Reznick advised against
adopting a policy due to lack of widespread activity and suggested
allowing these hookups to happen at no extra charge. Parisian
questioned how to handle the existing situation at 532 E.
Jefferson. Motion by Reznick, second Rich, to allow bathrooms in
accessory buildings at no additional charge for service, with direction
for Parisian to monitor the frequency of this type of activity and to
reduce the billing for 532 E. Jefferson to 1 RE per month beginning
with the next cycle. Motion carried unanimously. New Business
1. Blair reported that the Windsor Township Planning Commission
will forward a recommendation for approval of the truck stop SUP to the
Township Board at their next meeting. Sewer Board members
reviewed the site plan and Parisian provided a basic RE calculation
based on the preliminary plans noting a potential decrease in RE’s
utilized at the site. She also noted that the business will
remain fully functional during construction. Discussion followed
regarding the number of RE’s allocated to the properties involved in
the redevelopment area.
Motion by Slucter, second Reznick, to adjourn. Motion carried at
8:15 p.m.