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Board of TrusteesRegular MeetingJune 25, 2018 7:00 PM
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Township Board and will be enacted by onemotion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will beremoved from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
A. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDAA.1. Approval of the Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing Minutes of June 11, 2018
boa-min 06112018.pdfA.2. Approval of the Workshop Minutes of June 11, 2018
061118 Workshop minutes.pdfA.3. Approval of the Bills in the amount of $1,153,129.38
Bills6.25.18.pdf
B. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR AGENDA
C. SUPERVISOR/BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS
D. FINANCE DEPARTMENTD.1. 2017 Audit Report by Stewart, Beauvais and Whipple
E. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICTE.1. Adopt Resolution No. 1 for Genereaux Road SAD for Road Improvement
Road Improvement Res. No. 1.pdfE.2. Adopt Resolution No. 2 for Genereaux Road SAD for Road Improvement
Road Improvement Res. No. 2.pdf
F. BUILDING DEPARTMENTF.1. Approval for a 10-foot by 4-foot extension of an existing dock and a new 14-foot by 16-foot boat hoist,
using two spring piles, at 38722 Lakeshore Drive.38722 Lakeshore.pdf
G. PUBLIC/BOARD COMMENTS
H. ADJOURN
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Board of Trustees Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. 301Submitted by: Margaret LucidoSubmitting Department: Clerk's Office Meeting Date: June 25, 2018
SUBJECTApproval of the Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing Minutes of June 11, 2018
Background:Minutes
Cost:0
Recommendation:to approve the Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing Minutes of June 11, 2018 as presented.
ATTACHMENTS boa-min 06112018.pdf
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HARRISON
REGULAR BOARD MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING
JUNE 11, 2018
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call PRESENT: Kenneth Verkest, Supervisor
Adam Wit, CMC, CMMC, Clerk
Darrin York, CPFIM, Treasurer
Brian Batkins, Trustee
Bill Bitonti, Trustee
Bill Servial, Trustee
Larry Tomenello, Trustee
ALSO PRESENT: Rob Huth, Township Attorney
Dave Nummer, Township Engineer
Captain Daniels, Macomb County Sheriff Department
A) Approval of Consent Agenda
Motion by Darrin York, Treasurer and second by Bill Bitonti, Trustee to approve the
consent agenda as presented. MOTION CARRIED
A.1 Approval of the Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing Minutes of May
29, 2018
Motion by Darrin York, Treasurer and second by Bill Bitonti, Trustee to approve the
Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing Minutes of May 29, 2018 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
A.2 Approval of the Bills in the amount of $400,576.30
Motion by Darrin York, Treasurer and second by Bill Bitonti, Trustee to approve the Bills
in the amount of $400,576.30 as presented. MOTION CARRIED
A.3 Approval of the Revenue and Expenditure Report for May, 2018
Motion by Darrin York, Treasurer and second by Bill Bitonti, Trustee to approve the
Revenue and Expenditure Report for May, 2018 as presented. MOTION CARRIED
A.4 Approval of the Michigan Township's Association Annual Dues for 2018-19
in the amount of $5,961.64
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Motion by Darrin York, Treasurer and second by Bill Bitonti, Trustee to approve the
Michigan Township’s Association Annual Dues for 2018-19 in the amount of $5,961.64.
MOTION CARRIED
B) Approval of the Regular Agenda
Motion by Darrin York, Treasurer and second by Brian Batkins, Trustee to approve the
Regular Agenda as presented. MOTION CARRIED
C) Supervisor/Board Announcements
The Supervisor announced for upcoming library events, visit www.htlibrary.org. Beautification
Commission will be hosting an “Inspirations” Garden Tour on Saturday July 21st from 9:00 a.m.
- 4:00 p.m. Pre-purchased tickets are $10.00 and $15.00 at the door. V.I.P. tickets, which include
a guided bus tour and a lunch stop are $20.00 and are only available for pre-purchase. For more
information please call (586) 242-3868 or visit www.harrison-township.org. Macomb County is
celebrating their 200th anniversary. One of the events is a 200-mile torch relay through every
community in the county. It starts Thursday, June 21st at 5:38 a.m. and ends on Friday, June
22nd at 9:45 p.m. in Mt. Clemens. The torch is scheduled to be at the Township Offices at 6:22
a.m. on Thursday June 21st and will move to Lake St. Clair Metro Park and Selfridge Air
National Guard Base. The relay will be immediately followed by a fireworks display in
downtown Mt. Clemens. For more information on all Township events call the Supervisor’s
Office at (586) 466-1445, visit our website at www.harrison-township.org. Trustee Batkins gave
an update on the fishing derby. The Clerk gave an update on the medical marihuana application
process. The Treasurer spoke to the issue with Wow cable. Captain Daniels gave an update on
issues at Tucker Park and stated if anyone has any questions to contact him at (586) 307-9335.
D) Special Assessment District
D.1 Public Hearing No. 2 - SAD Circolo & Corto Roads
The Clerk stated at the May 29, 2018 regular board meeting, Resolution No. 4 was adopted
which set the date for a Public Hearing of Necessity, known as the second public hearing. The
notice for the Public Hearing was published in the Journal. The notice was sent to each titled
owner or party in interest of property to be assessed, whose name appears upon the last local tax
assessment records. by first class mail, addressed to such owner or party at the address shown on
said tax records, before the date of such hearing. The hearing is for individuals to speak for or
against the project.
Motion by Darrin York, Treasurer and second by Bill Servial, Trustee to open the 2nd
public hearing at 7:21 p.m.
ROLL CALL: AYES: York, Servial, Batkins, Bitonti, Tomenello, Wit, Verkest
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Ralph Birchall, 38165 Circolo, spoke to the project.
2. Terry Long, 38149 Long, spoke in favor of the project.
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Motion by Darrin York, Treasurer and second by Bill Servial, Trustee to close the 2nd
public hearing at 7:24 p.m.
ROLL CALL: AYES: York, Servial, Batkins, Bitonti, Tomenello, Wit, Verkest
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
D.2 Adopt Resolution No.5 for Circolo and Corto Roads SAD
The Clerk stated that Resolution No. 5 needs to be adopted for the Special Assessment District
for Circolo and Corto Road Improvement Project. There are 18 lots with direct access to Circolo
and Corto Roads. The project consists of crushing and reshaping the existing pavement to create
a new base material with the addition of a new 4-inch thick asphalt surface. The work also
includes ramp replacement and driveways will be sloped and drainage structures adjusted to
match with the new roadway surface. This project does not include any ditching or drainage
improvements other than the minor work noted above.
CIRCOLO AND CORTO ROADS
PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
RESOLUTION NO. 5
At a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Harrison, County of
Macomb, held on the 11th day of June, 2018, at Rosso Memorial Hall, 38255 L'Anse Creuse
Road, in said Township at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Verkest, Wit, York, Batkins, Bitonti, Servial, Tomenello
ABSENT: None
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Bill Bitonti, Trustee and supported by
Larry Tomenello, Trustee.
WHEREAS, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Harrison, Macomb County,
Michigan, after due and legal notice, reviewed a Special Assessment Roll prepared for the
purpose of defraying the cost of the following described construction project declared to be a
necessary and desirable project:
There are 18 lots within the assessment area. The proposed project consists of crushing and
reshaping the existing pavement to create a new base material with the addition of a new 4‐inch
thick asphalt surface. The work also includes ramp replacement and driveways will be sloped
and drainage structures adjusted to match with the new roadway surface. This project does not
include any ditching or drainage improvements other than the minor work noted above. The
work shall be done Circolo Street and Corto Street, Harrison Township, Macomb County,
Michigan.
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and
WHEREAS, the Township Board deems said Special Assessment Roll to be fair and equitable as
reported to it by the Clerk; and
WHEREAS, after due and legal notice, the Township Board met on June 11, 2018, for a second
time and heard all persons interested in the Special Assessment Roll with respect to the proposed
Special Assessment District and proposed project plan, including all objections thereto.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:
l. The Special Assessment Roll shall be designated as "Special Assessment No. 213."
2. Special Assessment Roll No. 213, in the amount of One Hundred Forty Three Thousand One
Hundred Thirty dollars and Fifty Five Cents ($143,130.55) estimated prepared and reported to
the Township Board by the Clerk, is hereby confirmed.
3. Said Special Assessment Roll shall be divided into ten (10) equal annual installments, the first
installment to be due on December l, 2018, and the following installments to be due on
December lst of each and every year thereafter. Upon said parcel being sold on tax sale, the
entire assessment shall be immediately due and owing and reported as such to the County
Treasurer.
4. That the installments of Special Assessment Roll No. 213 shall bear interest at a rate of three
percent (3%) per annum. The interest on the special assessment roll shall be payable annually on
each installment due date, which interest shall commence on January 1, 2019.
5. The assessments set forth in the Special Assessment Roll are hereby ordered and directed to
be collected and the Township Clerk shall deliver the Special Assessment Roll to the Township
Treasurer with his warrant attached commanding the Treasurer to collect the assessments in
accordance with the directions of the Township Board. With respect thereto, the Treasurer is
directed to collect the amount assessed as the assessment becomes due.
Motion by Bill Bitonti, Trustee and second by Larry Tomenello, Trustee to adopt
Resolution No. 5 for Circolo and Corto Roads SAD Road Improvement Project.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Bitonti, Tomenello, Batkins, Servial, York, Wit, Verkest
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
E) Clerk’s Office
E.1 Recommend approval for the request from Nafsco Investment, Inc. dba
Captain's Party Store located at 25450 North River Road to transfer stock
interest in License type Resort SDD and SDM
The Clerk stated his office has received a request from the Liquor Control Commission from
Nafsco Investment, Inc. dba Captain's Party Store located at 25450 North River Road, Harrison
Township, Macomb County, Michigan to transfer interest in License type: Resort SDD and SDM
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and to transfer 49% of stock interest to Mr. Ali Luaibi and 51% of stock interest to Ms. Raida
Antoin. All of the necessary paperwork is in order.
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
RESOLUTION
At a Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Harrison called to order by the Supervisor on
June 11, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. the following resolution was offered:
Moved by Darrin York, Treasurer and second by Brian Batkins, Trustee.
That the application to recommend approval for the request from Nafsco Investment, Inc. to
transfer interest in license type Resort (SDD) Specially Designated Distributor and (SDM)
Specially Designated Merchant Licensed Business located at 25450 North River Road, Harrison
Township, MI 48045 be considered for approval. Ms. Raida Antoin will transfer 49% of stock
interest to Mr. Ali Luaibi and Ms. Antoin will hold 51% of the stock interest. It is the consensus
of this body that it recommends this application be considered for approval.
Yeas: York, Batkins, Bitonti, Servial, Tomenello, Wit, Verkest
Nays: None
Absent: None
It is the consensus of this legislative body that it RECOMMENDS this application be
considered for approval by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
Motion by Darrin York, Treasurer and second by Brian Batkins, Trustee to approve the
request from Nafsco Investment, Inc. dba Captain's Party Store located at 25450 North
River Road, Harrison Township, Macomb County, Michigan to transfer interest in License
type Resort SDD and SDM to transfer 49% of stock interest to Mr. Ali Luaibi and 51% of
stock interest to Ms. Raida Antoin.
ROLL CALL: AYES: York, Batkins, Bitonti, Servial, Tomenello, Wit, Verkest
NAYES: None
AYES: None
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
E.2 Recommend approval for the request from Premium Sports, Inc. dba Total
Sports requesting a new SDM License in conjunction with existing Class C
License located at 40501 Production Drive
The Clerk stated his office has received a request from the Liquor Control Commission from
Premium Sports, Inc. dba Total Sports requesting a new SDM License in conjunction with
existing Class C License located at 40501 Production Drive. All of the necessary paperwork is
in order.
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MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
RESOLUTION
At a Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Harrison called to order by the Supervisor on
June 11, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. the following resolution was offered:
Moved by: Darrin York, Treasurer and second by Bill Bitonti, Trustee.
That the application to recommend approval for the request from Premium Sports, Inc. for a New
(SDM) Specially Designed Distributor License to be held in conjunction with the current Class C
License located at 40501 Production Drive, Harrison Township, MI 48045 be considered for
approval. It is the consensus of this body that it recommends this application be considered for
approval.
Yeas: York, Bitonti, Batkins, Servial, Tomenello, Wit, Verkest
Nays: None
Absent: None
It is the consensus of this legislative body that it RECOMMENDS this application be
considered for approval by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
Motion by Darrin York, Treasurer and second by Bill Bitonti, Trustee to approve the
request from Premium Sports, Inc. dba Total Sports for a new (SDM) Specially Designated
Merchant License in conjunction with existing Class C License located at 40501 Production
Drive, Harrison Twp., MI 48045, Macomb County pending the completion of minor
inspections.
ROLL CALL: AYES: York, Bitonti, Batkins, Servial, Tomenello, Wit, Verkest
NAYES: None
AYES: None
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
E.3 Award bid for Tucker Senior Center kitchen remodel project
The Clerk stated in 2017, the Board earmarked $60,061.00 in Community Development Block
Grant money to fund a remodeling the Tucker Senior Center Kitchen. At our February 12
meeting, we approved a scope of work for the project and it was put out to bid through MITN, an
online purchasing consortium, as required by the Community Development Block Grant
program. A bid opening was held on Thursday, May 31 with the apparent low bidder being Elgin
Construction at a lump sum cost of $97,500.00.The architect has reviewed the proposals and is
recommending the Township award the bid to Elgin construction at a cost of $97,500.00 plus a
contingency of 10%. The $37,439.00 plus any contingency utilized would be covered by the
General Fund. The bid includes $500.00 for permits and the Board agreed to waive all Township
permit fees.
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Motion by Darrin York, Treasurer and second by Larry Tomenello, Trustee award the bid
to the low bidder Elgin Construction at a cost of $97,000.00 plus a 10% contingency.
MOTION CARRIED
F) Supervisor’s Office
F.1 Savan Drain Cleanout Project
The Supervisor stated we have budgeted $40,000.00 for drain cleanout work in 2018. Recently
he walked the Savan Drain with Mr. Forlini from the Public Works Office and they identified
several areas that need attention. The estimate for the work is approximately $40,000.00.
Candice Miller with the Macomb County Public Works Office has instituted a grant program for
drain cleanout work. They are offering up to a 50% match for projects such as ours. The
Supervisor is proposing that we apply for a grant of up to $20,000.00 and allocate up to
$20,000.00 for the cleanout of the Savan Drain, from North Pointe Parkway eastward past
Townhall.
Motion by Adam Wit, Clerk and second by Larry Tomenello, Trustee to apply for a grant
of up to $20,000.00 and allocate up to $20,000.00 for the cleanout of the Savan Drain, from
North Pointe Parkway eastward past Townhall. MOTION CARRIED
F.2 Approval for BS&A Training
The Supervisor stated Mr. Condon recently coordinated a telephone conference with BS&A to
explore the option of using portable tablets to streamline the inspection and ordinance processes.
During the discussion we learned that there are several features of BS&A that we are currently
not utilizing. It was suggested that we first learn to use all of the current features before we
consider adding new technology. The Supervisor is recommending that we spend $3,995.00 on
training with BS&A in order to better utilize the software we have.
Motion by Bill Servial, Trustee and second by Darrin York, Treasurer the proposal from
BS&A for three days of training at a cost of $3,995.00. MOTION CARRIED
G) Public/Board Comments
1. William Bardill, resident, spoke to several issues.
2. Jennifer Raliegh, resident, spoke to an issue at the park.
3. Ken Verkest, Supervisor, responded to the residents concern.
4. Darrin York, Treasurer, stated he would get pricing on the fence and bring it back to the Board.
H) Adjourn
Motion by Darrin York, Treasurer and second by Bill Servial, Trustee to adjourn at 8:13
p.m. MOTION CARRIED
Prepared by, Submitted by,
Marge Lucido, Deputy Clerk Adam Wit, CMC, CMMC, Clerk
Charter Township of Harrison Charter Township of Harrison
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Approved by,
Kenneth Verkest, Supervisor
Charter Township of Harrison
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Board of Trustees Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. 302Submitted by: Margaret LucidoSubmitting Department: Clerk's Office Meeting Date: June 25, 2018
SUBJECTApproval of the Workshop Minutes of June 11, 2018
Background:workshop minutes
Cost:0
Recommendation:To approve the Workshop Minutes of June 11, 2018 as presented.
ATTACHMENTS 061118 Workshop minutes.pdf
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HARRISON
WORKSHOP MINUTES
JUNE 11, 2018
PRESENT: Kenneth J. Verkest, Supervisor
Adam Wit, CMC, CMMC, Clerk
Darrin S. York, CPFIM, Treasurer
Brian Batkins, Trustee
Bill Bitonti, Trustee
Bill Servial, Trustee
Larry Tomenello, Trustee
EXCUSED: None
ALSO PRESENT: Captain David Daniels, Macomb County Sheriff Department
The workshop was called to order by the Supervisor at 5:35 PM. He stated the purpose of the
workshop was to discuss the findings of the committee that looked in to the police mini-station
as well as needed renovations to Fire Department Station 1. The Supervisor presented the
concept plans for potential changes to accommodate the needs of the Sheriff and Fire
Department. Brian Batkins, Trustee, spoke to the cost estimates that were put together based on
the conceptual designs drafted by the committee. The Board had a lengthy discussion. Public
comment was heard.
ADJOURNMENT
The Supervisor announced the meeting adjourned at 6:55 PM.
Prepared & Submitted by, Approved by,
Adam Wit, CMC, CMMC, Clerk Kenneth J. Verkest, Supervisor
Charter Township of Harrison Charter Township of Harrison
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Board of Trustees Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. 300Submitted by: Dennis ClarkSubmitting Department: Finance Meeting Date: June 25, 2018
SUBJECTApproval of the Bills in the amount of $1,153,129.38
Background:Bills
Cost:$1,153,129.38
Recommendation:to approve the Bills in the amount of $1,153,129.38 as presented.
ATTACHMENTS Bills6.25.18.pdf
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Board of Trustees Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. 298Submitted by: Margaret LucidoSubmitting Department: Clerk's Office Meeting Date: June 25, 2018
SUBJECT2017 Audit Report by Stewart, Beauvais and Whipple
Background:Stewart, Beauvais and Whipple have completed the Audit for the 2017 Fiscal Year. On Tuesday, the three full timeofficials, Finance Director and Bill Bitonti met with Tammy and Paul and they presented the audit for review andchanges.The Clerk's Office will provide the audit information as soon as we receive it. If we do not receive it by Friday, theauditors will bring it to the Board meeting. Any questions please call the Clerk's Office.
Cost:0
Recommendation:To receive and file the fiscal year 2016 Audit Report as presented by Stewart, Beauvais and Whipple.
ATTACHMENTS
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Board of Trustees Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. 296Submitted by: Margaret LucidoSubmitting Department: Clerk's Office Meeting Date: June 25, 2018
SUBJECTAdopt Resolution No. 1 for Genereaux Road SAD for Road Improvement
Background:Resolution No. 1 needs to be adopted for the Special Assessment District for Genereaux Road. The proposed projectsconsists of crushing and reshaping the existing pavement to create a new base material with the addition of a new 4-inchthick asphalt surface. The work also includes ramp replacement and driveways will be sloped and drainage structuresadjusted to match with the new roadway surface. This project does not include any ditching or drainage improvementsother than the minor work noted above. Estimated total project cost $92,222.00 cost per lot (20 lots) $4,611.00 andannual estimated payment $588.00. Final assessed cost is based on actual construction and miscellaneous costs.
Cost:0
Recommendation:to adopt Resolution No. 1 for Genereaux Road SAD Road Improvement as presented.
ATTACHMENTS Road Improvement Res. No. 1.pdf
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GENEREAUX
PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
RESOLUTION NO. 1
A regular meeting of the Charter Township of Harrison Board, Charter Township of Harrison,
County of Macomb, Michigan, held on the 25th day of June, 2018 at Rosso Memorial Hall, 38255
L'Anse Creuse, in said Township, at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
The following preamble and resolution were offered by supported by .
WHEREAS, a Petition has been filed with the Township Board of the Charter Township of
Harrison, Macomb County, Michigan, pursuant to Act l88, Public Acts of Michigan, l954, as
amended, signed by the record owners of land whose frontage constitutes more than fifty-one per cent
(5l%) of the total frontage in the proposed Special Assessment District as set forth in said Petition and
hereinafter described. The Petition requests the making of an improvement to the road on
Ponchartrain Street as follows:
Jefferson Heights Subdivision, Lots 181-183, Lot 203 and Lots 440-457, Harrison Township, Macomb County, Michigan, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plats, Macomb County Records.
For the purpose of furnishing road improvements to the above described area of the Charter Township
of Harrison, Macomb County, Michigan, which is hereby declared and determined to be the special
assessment district which shall be required to pay the cost of said improvement:
There are 20 lots with direct access to Genereaux. The proposed project consists of crushing and reshaping the existing pavement to create a new base material with the addition of a new 4‐inch thick asphalt surface. The work would also include minor drainage work, ramp replacement, and driveway patching as necessary to match the drives with the new roadway surface. This project does not include any ditching or drainage improvements other than the minor work noted above.
Estimated total project cost $92,222.00, cost per lot $4,611.00 and annual estimated payment $588.00. Final assessed cost is based on actual construction and miscellaneous costs.
WHEREAS, the property to be benefited by the making of said improvement and to be
included in a Special Assessment District to pay the cost thereof, shall consist of the following
described lands and premises:
Jefferson Heights Subdivision, Lots 181-183, Lot 203 and Lots 440-457, Harrison Township, Macomb County, Michigan, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plats, Macomb County Records. 31
WHEREAS, the signatures on said Petition and ownership of the property therein described,
have been checked and verified by this Board and found to be correct; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer will be asked to get an estimate of cost and collect data from the
appropriate sources regarding the specifications for the project, and
WHEREAS, an informal hearing has been held with the affected residents, the township
engineer and board members to discuss all alternatives, and
WHEREAS, the Township Engineer has transmitted to the Township Clerk a report on the
project with a diagram showing the extent of and property included in the proposed Special
Assessment District; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT:
l. The Engineer for the Charter Township of Harrison, Macomb County, Michigan, is hereby
requested to prepare plans showing the proposed improvement, the location thereof and an estimate of
the cost thereof.
2. Said Engineer, when the plans and estimates are completed, is ordered to file same with the
Township Board.
Motion by second by to adopt Resolution No. 1 for Genereaux Road SAD project as
presented.
ROLL CALL: AYES:
NAYES:
ABSENT:
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
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CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the foregoing is a true and complete copy of the Resolution adopted by the
Township Board of the Charter Township of Harrison, County of Macomb, State of Michigan, at a
regular meeting held on June 25, 2018 and that the meeting was conducted and public notice given
pursuant to and in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, (Act 267, Public Acts of Michigan, l976)
and that minutes of the meeting have been transcribed and will be or are available as required.
___________________________
Adam Wit, CMC, CMMC, Clerk
Charter Township of Harrison
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Board of Trustees Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. 297Submitted by: Margaret LucidoSubmitting Department: Clerk's Office Meeting Date: June 25, 2018
SUBJECTAdopt Resolution No. 2 for Genereaux Road SAD for Road Improvement
Background:Adoption of Resolution No. 2 sets the date for the Public Hearing of Necessity, known as Public Hearing No. 1. Weare proposing that this be held at the board meeting on July 9, 2018.
Cost:0
Recommendation:to adopt Resolution No. 2 for Genereaux Road SAD for Road Improvement as presented.
ATTACHMENTS Road Improvement Res. No. 2.pdf
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GENEREAUX STREET
PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
RESOLUTION NO. 2
A regular meeting of the Charter Township of Harrison Board, Charter Township of Harrison,
County of Macomb, Michigan, held on the 25th day of June, 2018 at Rosso Memorial Hall, 38255
L'Anse Creuse, in said Township, at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
The following preamble and resolution were offered by and supported by .
WHEREAS, a Petition has been filed with the Township Board of the Charter Township of
Harrison, Macomb County, Michigan, pursuant to Act l88, Public Acts of Michigan, l954, as
amended, signed by the record owners of land whose frontage constitutes more than fifty-one per cent
(5l%) of the total frontage in the proposed Special Assessment District as set forth in said Petition and
hereinafter described. The Petition requests the making of an improvement to the road on Genereaux
Road as follows:
Jefferson Heights Subdivision, Lots 181-183, Lot 203 and Lots 440-457, Harrison Township, Macomb County, Michigan, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plats, Macomb County Records.
WHEREAS, the Township Board has caused to be prepared by the Engineer for the Charter
Township of Harrison, plans showing the proposed improvement, the location thereof and an estimate
of the cost thereof; and
WHEREAS, the same has been received by the Township Board; and
WHEREAS, the Township Board desires to proceed further with the proposed improvement
and schedule a public hearing on the necessity of the proposed project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
l. The plans showing the proposed improvement, the location thereof together with an estimate
of the cost, be filed with the Township Clerk and be made available for public examination.
2. The Township Board tentatively declares its intention to make the following described
improvement:
The proposed project consists of crushing and reshaping the existing pavement to create a new base material with the addition of a new 4‐inch thick asphalt surface. The work also includes ramp replacement and driveways will be sloped and drainage structures adjusted to match with the new roadway surface. This project does not include any ditching or drainage improvements
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other than the minor work noted above.
Final assessed cost is based on actual construction and miscellaneous costs.
3. The Township Board tentatively determines the Petition to be legally sufficient for the
establishment of the proposed Special Assessment District.
4. That there is hereby tentatively designated a Special Assessment District against which the
cost of the proposed improvement is to be assessed, consisting of the following described lots and
parcels of land:
Jefferson Heights Subdivision, Lots 181-183, Lot 203 and Lots 440-457, Harrison Township, Macomb County, Michigan, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plats, Macomb County Records.
5. Take further notice that the Township Board shall meet on Monday, July 9, 2018 at Rosso
Hall at 38255 L’Anse Creuse, Harrison Township, MI 48045 for the purpose of determining the
necessity of the project, and for the hearing of any objections to the Petition, and to the proposed
improvement and/or to the establishment of a special assessment district.
6. The Township Clerk is hereby ordered to cause notice of such hearing to be published twice
prior to said hearing in the Journal a newspaper of general circulation in the Township, the first
publication to be at least ten (l0) days before the time of the hearing. The Clerk is to give notice of
such hearing to each title owner or party in interest in the property to be assessed, and whose name
appears upon the last local tax assessment records, by first class mail, addressed to such owner or party
at the address shown on said tax records, at least ten (l0) days before the day of such hearing.
7. Said notice shall be in substantially the following form:
NOTICE OF HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BY
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HARRISON BOARD OF TRUSTEES
TO THE OWNERS OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
Jefferson Heights Subdivision, Lots 181-183, Lot 203 and Lots 440-457, Harrison Township, Macomb County, Michigan, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plats, Macomb County Records.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Harrison has
tentatively declared its intention to make the following described improvement:
There are 20 lots with direct access to Genereaux. The proposed project consists of crushing and reshaping the existing pavement to create a new base material with the addition of a new 4‐inch thick asphalt surface. The work would also include minor drainage work, ramp replacement, and driveway patching as necessary to match the drives with the new roadway surface. This project does not include any ditching or drainage improvements other than the minor work
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noted above.
and has tentatively designated the special assessment district against which the cost of said
improvement is to be assessed, as consisting of all the lots and parcels of land set forth above.
Estimated total project cost $92,222.00, cost per lot (20 lots) $4,611.00 and annual estimated payment $588.00. Final assessed cost is based on actual construction and miscellaneous costs.
Plans and estimates of cost have been prepared and are on file with the Township Clerk for public
examination.
TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board shall meet on, Monday, July 9, 2018 at 7:00
p.m. at Rosso Hall, 38255 L’Anse Creuse, Harrison Township, MI 48045 for the purpose of
determining the necessity of the project, and for hearing of objections to the petition, to the proposed
improvement and/or to the establishment of a special assessment district.
TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that appearance and protest at this hearing is required in order to appeal
the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal if an appeal should be desired. A
property owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest
the special assessment or may file his or her appearance by letter delivered to the Clerk by Tuesday,
July 9, 2018 by the close of business at 4:30 p.m. and his or her personal appearance shall not be
required. The property owner or any person having an interest in the property subject to the proposed
special assessments may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal
within thirty days after confirmation of the special assessment roll if that special assessment was
protested at this hearing.
Motion by and second by to adopt Resolution No. 2 for Genereaux Road
SAD project as presented.
ROLL CALL: AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
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CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of Resolution 2 adopted by the
Township Board of the Charter Township of Harrison, County of Macomb, State of Michigan at a
regular meeting held on June 25, 2018 and that said meeting was conducted and public notice of said
meeting was given pursuant to and in full compliance with the Open Meetings Act, being Act 267,
Public Acts of Michigan l976, and that the minutes of said meeting were kept and will be or have been
made available as required by said Act.
___________________________
Adam Wit, CMC, CMMC, Clerk
Charter Township of Harrison
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Board of Trustees Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. 299Submitted by: Sabrina ManciniSubmitting Department: Building / Inspections Meeting Date: June 25, 2018
SUBJECTApproval for a 10-foot by 4-foot extension of an existing dock and a new 14-foot by 16-foot boat hoist, using twospring piles, at 38722 Lakeshore Drive.
Background:Residents of 38722 Lakeshore have requested approval of a 10-foot x 4-foot extension of an existing dock and a new14-foot by 16-foot boat hoist, with two spring piles. The applicants have received the appropriate permits from theDepartment of the Army, Detroit District, Corps of Engineers and from the Michigan Department of EnvironmentalQuality, Water Resources Division. Attached is the recommendation letter from Wade Trim.
Cost:0.
Recommendation:to approve the 10-foot by 4-foot extension of an existing dock and a new 14-foot by 16-foot boat hoist, using twospring piles, at 38722 Lakeshore Drive.
ATTACHMENTS 38722 Lakeshore.pdf
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