Webster Twp: Board Mtg Synopsis 2-20-24

SYNOPSIS - Webster Township Board Meeting

February 20, 2024, 7:00 P.M.

The Webster Township Board Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor John Kingsley on February 20, 2024, at the Webster Township Hall, 5665 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI 48130. Members present: Supervisor John Kingsley; Clerk Barbara Calleja; Treasurer John Scharf; Trustees Dan Munzel, Jeff Harms; Shelly Vrsek; Zoning Administrator Sri Komaragiri; Assessor Bill Sinkule; Deputy Supervisor Rick Kleinschmidt; Deputy Clerk Donna Whitney, and 60 citizens. Trustee Westman absent.

Motion to approve the minutes of the Webster Township Board of Trustees Regular Meeting held on January 16, 2024, and the Webster Township Board of Trustees Special Meeting between the Board of Trustees and the Washtenaw County Road Commission held on January 16, 2024, as presented. Carried.

Motion to approve the agenda, as amended, adding AV discussion to be part of Old Business item D. Carried.

Motion to accept the Treasurer’s report and pay bills as presented, as well as those anticipated bills received before our next meeting scheduled for March 19, 2024. Carried.

Motion to accept and file the Consent Agenda Reports as presented. Carried.

Discussion on sirens. Will compare both quotes at the March 19, 2024 meeting.

Discussion on Consumers Energy Company Gas Franchise Ordinance. Under review by township legal team.

Motion to approve the PDR Consultant Baseline Documentation rate increase from $60/hour to $70/hour. Carried.

Discussion on Architect Draft Floor Plan and Audio-Visual system upgrade. Trustee Vrsek recommends an Audio-Visual upgrade, along with the garage renovation. The township election administrators reported that the plan with the ramp and steps will work.

Motion to approve the expenditure of PDR funds, not to exceed $28,500, for the purchase of a conservation easement on property described in application 2023-3, and to approve the expenditure of PDR funds, not to exceed $5,000, for closing costs on property described in application 2023-3, and to authorize the Supervisor to execute all associated documents. Carried.

Motion to approve the expenditure of PDR funds, not to exceed $3,000, for environmental survey on property described in application 2023-3, and to approve the expenditure of PDR funds, not to exceed $5,000, for the survey of property described in application 2023-3. Carried.

Motion to approve the expenditure of PDR funds, not to exceed $43,120, for the purchase of a conservation easement on property described in application 2021-3, and to approve the expenditure of PDR funds, not to exceed $5,000, for closing costs on property described in application 2021-3, and to authorize the Supervisor to execute all associated documents. Carried.

Motion to approve the expenditure of PDR funds, not to exceed $3,000, for environmental survey on property described in application 2021-3, and to approve the expenditure of PDR funds, not to exceed $5,000, for the survey of the property described in application 2021-3. Carried.

Discussion on PDR Millage Renewal. The current PDR millage expires on 12/31/24. The deadline to get a renewal millage on the November 5, 2024 General Election ballot is August 13, 2024. The proposed millage language needs to come before the board by the July 16, 2024 board meeting at the latest.

Discussion on Q & A Forum. A Special Meeting of the Township Board has been called for Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. The format will be a question and answer forum between the township board and residents.

Motion to adopt Resolution No. 01-24, Amendment to Webster Township Zoning Ordinance No. 08-11, as presented. Carried.

Discussion on FY 2025 Budget. The final budget will be presented at the March 16, 2024 Board Meeting.

Motion to amend PDR line item 211-265-976.000, Development Rights Purchase, from $180,000 to $580,000, and PDR line item 211-000-569.000, State Grants, from $0 to $365,000. Carried.

Motion to provide a $700 food budget for election workers for the February 27, 2024 Presidential Primary Election. Carried.

Concerns of Board Members - Trustee Vrsek recognized the long-time service of Jennifer Simonds to the Zoning Board of Appeals for Webster Township.

Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Carried.

Respectfully submitted, Barbara Calleja, Clerk

Full minutes are available at www.webstermi.us