Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Board Members Present: Supervisor Adams, Clerk Husby, Treasurer Thelen, Trustees Maahs, Mitchell, Weitzel, and Zay. Staff present: Tubbs, Polverento

Consent Agenda: Husby has handed out the minutes from the Looking Glass Regional Fire Authority meeting of August 15, 2007. The proposed budget found under Board Reports #5 needs to be moved to new business. The board received a letter of resignation from Chief Fabiano effective September 9, 2007. A committee was set up to hire a new chief. Clinton County Community Alliance has received support from the County and DeWitt Township. They will be visiting all of the townships for support and they have advertised for a CEO. The SCCMUA agenda was handed out. Motion by Thelen and seconded by Husby to approve the consent agenda as amended. Motion carried

Agenda Approval: Adams noted the addition of the Looking Glass Regional Fire Authority proposed budget as item #16 and the Township manager’s report which will be #17. An additional list of special assessments from the treasurer is to be included under new business item 7 and an additional bill list for approval.

Motion by Thelen and seconded by Weitzel to approve the Board of Trustees agenda as amended. Motion carried

Approval of bills: Motion by Thelen and seconded by Zay to approve the bill lists as presented. Motion carried

Motion by Weitzel and seconded by Mitchell that Larry Barr be appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring on June 9, 2010. Motion carried

Motion by Weitzel and seconded by Mitchell that Larry Barr be appointed to the Environmental Affairs Committee for a term expiring on December 31, 2009. Motion carried

Motion by Thelen and seconded by Maahs to appoint Troy Font to the Parks and Recreation Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2009. Motion carried

2. Case #06-0108 PPLT, Lakeside Preserve, LLC. Polverento explained that the plat had been approved previously, but the DEQ approval had not been received. The approval was not valid. The effective date becomes the new approval date. Motion by Weitzel and seconded by Maahs to rescind the preliminary plat approval for Lakeside Preserve, Case #06-0108 PPLT, at the northwest corner of Airport Road and Herbison Roads granted on December 18, 2006 as the approval was premature and in conflict with the Land Division Act. Motion Carried

Motion by Weitzel and seconded by Maahs that the Board of Trustees concurs with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the Township Board approves Case #06- 108 PPLT for Lakeside Preserve LLC at the northwest corner of Airport and Herbison Roads granting an amendment to the preliminary plat for the Lakeside Preserve development provided that conformance to conditions 1-12, as noted below, is achieved to the satisfaction of the Township zoning administrator as being in accordance with the requirements of the Watertown Charter Township Zoning Ordinance. This recommendation is effective August 20, 2007. Motion carried

1. The Amended Preliminary Plat revised on September 11, 2006 by Fred White Engineering Company, Inc. (depicting a total number of units of 358) shall serve as the Overall Preliminary Plat. Any changes to the Overall Preliminary Plat shall be subject to the re-review and approval of the Planning Commission and Township Board.

2. The applicant must comply with requirements of the Clinton County Drain Commissioner and written approval shall be submitted.

3. A Final Grading Plan shall be submitted subject to the review and approval of the Clinton County Drain Commissioner and the Township.

4. The applicant must comply with requirements of the Clinton County Road Commission and written approval shall be submitted.

5. The applicant must comply with requirements of the Township Engineer to the satisfaction of the Township zoning administrator.

6. Public utilities (sewer & water) must be planned and approved by the Township engineer and the Southern Clinton County Municipal Utilities Authority.

7. The applicant must comply with requirements of the Lansing Board of Water & Light and written approval shall be submitted.

8. The applicant shall comply with the applicable requirements of the State of Michigan Building Codes to the satisfaction of the Township building inspector, Municipal Inspection Services, Inc.

9. Landmark trees (living trees equal to or greater than 36 inches in diameter) shall be replaced with an equivalent type of tree having a diameter of not less than four inches. The replacement ratio shall be four (4) replacement trees for every landmark tree removed. Replaced trees shall be kept in a living condition or replaced. The Planning Commission or zoning administrator shall approve the location(s) of replacement trees.

10. Street lights shall be required to be installed throughout Phase II of the Site Condominium Subdivision. The Township Board shall approve the design and style of the street lights per Section 5.4.11 of the Watertown Charter Township Subdivision Control Ordinance, which shall conform to the requirements of the public utility (Consumers Energy) providing the lighting.

11. The applicant must submit a copy of the recorded Master Deed and Declaration of Restrictions for Phase XIII (or Phase XIV) as required under Section 19.4.NN (item 4.b.11.e) of the Watertown Charter Township Zoning Ordinance.

12. The applicant must comply with all applicable State, Federal, and Township laws.

3. Design & Build, Inc.-Oade, Stroud & Kleiman. Ted Stroud addressed the Board of Trustees to request assurance that Design & Build Inc. has the right to proceed according to

the site plan approval received December 7, 2005 from the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission agreed that there was no public sewer available and one of the conditions was the requirement that they connect when it is available. They are concerned about the zoning ordinance amendment recently approved. The Planning Commission agreed that Design & Build Inc. had been "grandfathered in" (vested rights) and not subject to the zoning amendment. He provided detailed information to Mr. Yeadon concerning the position of Design & Build Inc. Mr. Stroud wrote a letter to the Township requesting assurance that they are not subject to the zoning amendment. They are waiting for confirmation of that position and to receive assurance. Tubbs is working with the Township Attorney. Stroud explained that they need to receive confirmation of their position in order to proceed. Adams requested that this item be on the agenda for the September 17^th regular Board meeting.

4. Capital Area Humane Society-request for fee reduction. Michelle Reynaert addressed the Board on behalf of the CAHS. The well is contaminated and they need to have a water supply that is free of contamination of the health of the staff and the animals. They are requesting the connection fee of $2200 be reduced. They are also requesting a reduction of fees from the Board of Water and Light. They are a non-profit group, supported primarily by private contributions. Drilling a new well has been considered but it could also be contaminated. They are connected to the public sewer. Motion by Maahs and seconded by Zay that Watertown Charter Township reduces the water connection fee to the Capital Area Humane Society to $220.00 in compliance with Section 6 of the Water Ordinance.

Yes: Zay, Husby, Mitchell, Adams, Maahs, Weitzel. No: Thelen. Motion carried

Request for establishment of fee for temporary structure. Polverento explained that the Zoning Ordinance allows the Board of Trustees to set a permit fee for temporary structures. The fee for a zoning permit is $65.00. Temporary structures are permitted for twelve months. If a temporary structure permit is requested, she would also like to have an agreement concerning the removal of the temporary structure signed. Motion by Adams and seconded by Maahs that the Board of Trustees establishes a fee of $65.00 for a temporary structure permit with a fee of $65.00 for any extensions granted by the zoning administrator effective immediately. Motion carried

6. Probationary status-Planning Director. Motion by Weitzel and seconded by Maahs that in compliance with Board Policy 1.1 Hiring Procedure, move to end the probationary status of Planning director, Andrea Polverento, as recommended by the Township Planning Commission. Motion carried

7. 2007 Special Assessment Installments. Treas. Motion by Weitzel and seconded by Maahs that the 2007 Special Assessment Installments presented by the treasurer dated August 1, 2007 and the Special Assessment Installments dated August 17, 2007 be approved. Motion carried

8. Internet Service Hits, Annual Report. Treasurer Thelen explained she would like to have tax and assessing information updated more often, monthly at the very least. She will get more current information about the actual costs and put it in the budget.

Treasurer Thelen would like the copier quote to include folding and stuffing functions.

1. Codification of Ordinances-Ordinance No. 28. Husby explained that Ordinance No.

28 is an ordinance to adopt the Code of Ordinances. It becomes a part of the Code. Motion by Thelen and seconded by Mitchell to adopt Ordinance No. 28 with an effective date of September 17^th. Motion carried

2. Resolution No. 08-202007-2-Credit/Debit Card Resolution. Motion by Thelen and seconded by Maahs to waive the reading of resolution No. 08-202007-2. Motion carried

4. Survey. Tubbs received it today and hasn’t had a chance to read it to see all of the changes have been incorporated into the document. She will get it to Board members as soon as possible.

Discussion and Public Comment: Husby announced that the Habitat for Humanity board will be drafting a letter of intent to purchase the Herbison Road property. Thelen informed the Board about the loss of Tony Noyola, the husband of Nancy Noyola, who is on the Parks and Recreation Committee.

Maahs reported that the committee for recognition of a model citizen is making progress.

Adjournment- The meeting was adjourned at 10:28 P.M.

Date approved: ________________ _____________________________

Deb Adams, Supervisor

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Jean Husby, Clerk