Jack Enderle reported that they have a contract for physician services at the jail. The deputies perform some medical examiner services to facilitate services at the scene of an accident. The county is close to finalization of the budget. The GIS director position is currently vacant.

Scott Eavey, Wacousta Road, asked about the issue of barking dogs and enforcement of the noise ordinance. Adams responded that the township received and forwarded the opinion of our attorney advising the township not proceed on a civil complaint. Adams explained that a contract would need to be arranged with the sheriff’s department to enforce township ordinances.

Billy Crego, Clark Road, introduced the new circuit court judge for Clinton County and Gratiot County, Michele Rick.

Michele Rick, circuit court judge, provided highlights of her career.

Sgt. Knight reported on the complaints for Girl Scout Camp in regard to rentals. The Girl Scout council plans address the rental problems. There have been several B & E’s, but it appears that the suspects have been apprehended.

Steve Fabiano, Looking Glass Regional Fire Authority chief, reported that they responded to 50 requests for service in August. 25 calls were for EMS with five motor vehicle accidents. They responded to 25 fire calls. Watertown Charter Township had 23 of the calls and Eagle Township had 17 of the calls. Year to date about 63% of the calls have been in Watertown Charter Township and 37% in Eagle Township. On October 13^th, they will have an Open House from 9 a.m. – noon. During fire prevention week, October 8^th through the 14^th , they will visit preschools and Wacousta Elementary school.

4. Zoning Ordinance Amendments-Polverento explained that the Planning Commission has been working on the definitions for "sanitary sewer service" and "public water supply." Jack Keys from SCCMUA, suggested that they merely reference the definition for sanitary sewer service contained in the Sewer Ordinance since it is lengthy and complex. Motion by Maahs and seconded by Thelen that the Watertown Charter Township Board of Trustees concurs with the Planning Commission to approve the zoning amendments to sections 2.17 and 2.19 (Section 28-7) as amended and described in Case #06-10 TXT, for the following reasons and findings of fact:

1.) The zoning amendments are necessary to provide clarification and improvement to the existing Watertown Charter Township Zoning Ordinance.

2.) The zoning amendments address areas of the Zoning Ordinance where existing language does not adequately cover current zoning issues.

3.) The new zoning amendments clarify section 3.22 and make it easier for developers, residents, and staff to understand all requirements in each zoning district.

Tubbs commented that ordinance amendments must be approved by resolution.

Maahs withdrew his motion and Thelen withdrew her support. Husby commented that the new sections in the codification of ordinances need to be referenced in the resolution.

The item will be tabled until the next regular meeting.

Planning Commission Bylaw Updates - Motion by Weitzel and seconded by Maahs to remove Planning Commission Bylaw Updates and Revisions from the table. Motion carried

Motion by Weitzel and seconded by Maahs to approve the recommended changes to the Planning Commission Bylaws and the Bylaw Updates. Motion carried

5. State Farm Insurance donation transfer to Looking Glass Regional Fire Authority. Motion by Weitzel and seconded by Maahs to issue a check for $1000.00 from the General Fund account #101-283.000 to Looking Glass Regional Fire Authority to pass on the donation for equipment from State Farm Insurance. Motion carried

6. Review of SCCMUA Proposed 2008 Operating Budget & Capital Improvement Plan. Motion by Weitzel and seconded by Maahs that the Watertown Charter Township Board of Trustees approves the proposed 2008 Southern Clinton County Municipal Utilities Authority Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan. Motion carried

7. Budget adjustments. Motion by Thelen and seconded by Maahs to approve budget adjustments presented September 17, 2007 to the Board of Trustees in the amount of $2,935.00. Motion carried

8. Township manager’s report. Tubbs requested the board consider an employee's request for vacation approval, to be taken before the one year anniversary. Motion by Weitzel and seconded by Maahs to authorize the Township Personnel Director to make arrangements to allow the Planning Director to take vacation time prior to the one year anniversary date. Motion carried

9. Compensation Commission. Thelen commented that the Board of Trustees needs to call the Compensation Commission to action. Motion by Thelen and seconded by Mitchell to call the Compensation Commission to convene. Motion carried

1. Codification of Ordinances-Ordinance No. 29. Motion by Thelen and seconded by Zay to waive the reading of the resolution. Motion carried

Motion by Husby and seconded by Thelen to adopt Ordinance no. 29, an ordinance adopting and enacting a new code of ordinances for the Charter Township of Watertown, Clinton County, Michigan, providing for the repeal of certain ordinances not included therein; providing a penalty for the violation thereof; providing for the manner of amending such code; and providing when such code and this Ordinance shall become effective.

Yes: Mitchell, Zay, Weitzel, Maahs, Thelen, Adams, Husby

No: none

Motion carried and ordinance adopted unanimously

Husby informed the Board that it will be published on Sunday, September 23, 2007 and will become effective on that date.

3. Survey. Adams suggested that a special meeting be held to address the survey and the proposed budget for 2008. The special meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at 6:00 P.M.

5. Copier. Tubbs handed out a memo with three bids. Motion by Weitzel and seconded by Maahs to approve the purchase of the Solution KM6030P4 with the addition of the hole punch accessory from CBI, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $12,805.00 from account number 101.393.022. Motion carried

Motion by Maahs and seconded by Thelen that consolidating government bidding be referred to the Policy and Personnel Committee for the purposes of review and recommendation. Motion carried

10. Closed session. Motion by Weitzel and seconded by Thelen that the Board of Trustees go into closed session for the purpose of discussing attorney/client privileged information. Motion carried

Motion by Weitzel and seconded by Thelen that the township manager and the planning director be invited into the closed session. Motion carried

Closed Session commenced at 8:30 P.M.

Returned from Closed Session at 8:50 P.M.

Motion by Weitzel and seconded by Thelen to direct the Township Supervisor to provide language to Design and Build Inc. regarding their site plan as provided by the township attorney. Motion carried

Maahs suggested that Board members provide pertinent information prior to Board meetings for items on the agenda.

Thelen asked about the hardship property exemption guidelines. Tubbs said that they are working on them. Thelen has been working diligently with Tec-Mar.