May 14, 2007

1. The Regular Meeting of the Saline Township Board was called to order by Supervisor James Marion on May 14, 2007 at 7:30pm at the Saline Town Hall, 5731 Braun Road, Saline, MI 48176.
   
   
2. A moment of silence was dedicated to the sudden death of Planning Commission member Keith Girbach.
   
   
3. Members present: Supervisor Marion, Clerk Baldus, Treasurer Gordon; absent were Trustees Bohnett and R. Marion. Eighteen other citizens were present.
   
   
4. Mrs. Baldus led the Pledge of Allegiance.
   
   
5. Mrs. Gordon moved, supported by Mrs. Baldus, that the agenda be approved with the following changes: addition of item 10.5 Washtenaw County Road project designation. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Motion carried
   
   
6. Mrs. Gordon moved, supported by Mr. J. Marion, that the consent agenda be approved as presented.
   
   1. Approve minutes from April 9 regular meeting and April 26 special meeting.
   2. Receive Clerk's budget, Financial Report.
   3. Approve Accounts Payable in the amount of $13,701.14.
      
      
7. Citizens were offered a chance to address the Board regarding items not already on the agenda. No Comments.
   
   
8. Washtenaw Recycle/Waste representative Jeff Kremarik briefly presented the idea of implementing a single hauler system for the Township. Washtenaw Recycle would assist the Township in preparing a contract that would go out for bid to local trash companies. Advantages to a Franchise Preferred Hauler are not limited to just trash pickup but services in addition such as, recycling, yard waste, bulk items, educational material, data reporting, and community incentives. Contracts can specify spring and fall cleanups as well. Washtenaw County has assisted the following municipalities: Scio Township, Dexter Township, York Township and a joint contract for Ypsilanti City, Ypsilanti Township and Superior Township. Jeff will be mailing a sample contract to the Clerk.
   
   
9. Motion by Mrs. Baldus, supported by Mrs. Gordon to accept the Master Participation Agreement for Wireless Washtenaw. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Motion carried.
   
   
10. Comcast has issued a new 10 year franchise agreement. Mrs. Baldus will be forwarding the contract onto Attorney Lucas for review.
    
    
11. Discussion regarding the potential resolution supporting the Drive MI Campaign and the efforts of the Michigan Transportation Team to ensure that the future of our road network is maintained with an ample funding level, and to eliminate any future off-the-top transfers to non-road related agencies. Mrs. Gordon moved, supported by Mr. J. Marion to table discussion until a full board is present.
    
    
12. Supervisor Jim Marion commented on the following:
    
    1. Mr. Eugene Heusel will be attending a public hearing regarding the Washtenaw Road Commission Committee possible expansion of 2 additional members to the Board for a total of 5 members versus 3.
    2. Planning Commission vacancy with a term expiring 12/31/2007. Please send letter of interest to Saline Township Clerk.
       
       
13. No Trustees report.
    
    
14. No Zoning/Building Administrator report.
    
    
15. No Fireboard Meeting report.
    
    
16. Township Hall Manager reported that the basement window has been replaced.
    
    
17. Mrs. Gordon commented that language that is being requested to go on the summer tax bills are in very soon. Mrs. Baldus commented on the School Board election results as follows: David Friese and Suzanne Klein; Proposal was Yes 28, No 97. Dan Cabage, Township Engineer was present and commented that Austin Commons is still on hold due to MDEQ permit problem.
    
    
18. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.