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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES – MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2007

PRESENT: Barnett, Buckley, Devine, Payne, Roncelli, Savoie, Stefanes

Also present, Attorney Bill Hampton

ABSENT: None

Supervisor Payne welcomed the public and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ITEM #1 Approved Board Minutes of January 22, 2007 and Study Session Minutes of January 29, 2007 as printed.

ITEM #2 Proclamation to Honor Alex Rovinski, Eagle Scout

Clerk Roncelli read the resolution acknowledging Alex’s many accomplishments. Only one out of 100 Boy Scouts receives this prestigious award of Eagle Scout.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Alex Michael Rovinski has served Bloomfield Township as an election assistant on Election Day since 2005, observed numerous Bloomfield Township meetings of the Board of Trustees and worked with the Bloomfield Township Police Department on community programs; and

WHEREAS, it has come to our attention that Alex has completed the requirements for the highest Boy Scout award, the rank of EAGLE SCOUT; and

WHEREAS, Alex has participated in the scouting experience as a Tiger Cub, Bear Cub, Webelo I & II, and Boy Scout Troop1699; and

WHEREAS, Alex received his Parvuli Dei religious scouting award and the Arrow of Light, the highest award in Cub Scouting; and

WHEREAS, Alex earned 29 merit badges, held eight leadership positions, camped in Seabase and Philmont High Adventure Camps, and received the Order of the Arrow-Migisi Opawgan, Lowanue Kuwe Chapter, and

WHEREAS, for his Eagle Project, Alex’s love of reading became the basis for building a library for K-5 students at Duffield Elementary School in Detroit; and

WHEREAS, Alex built six bookshelf units, collected over 1,500 books for the library, purchased three bean bag chairs and an upholstered reading chair; and

WHEREAS, over 150 hours were donated by Alex to complete the project, including raising more than $500 through pop can drives, bake sales, cash donations, and building material contributions from Home Depot and Lowe’s.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Bloomfield Township recognizes the outstanding achievements of Alex Michael Rovinski under the guidance of his proud parents, Michael and Kim Rovinski. The Board of Trustees and Township residents do hereby extend to Alex our sincere CONGRATULATIONS.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we take this opportunity to wish Alex a bright and successful future as he pursues a college degree.

Dated this 12^th day of February 2007

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JANET M. RONCELLI

TOWNSHIP CLERK

ITEM #3 Introduction of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Graduates

This is the second certification class held for the Community Emergency Response Team. The first class had 24 graduates and the second class had 19.

Fire Chief Chartier and Lieutenant Dave Piche presented seven of the 19 graduates to the Board:

Don Miller

Eric Dobrussin

Jim Holcomb

Diana Cole

David Dinger

Barbara Lord

Greg Zimmer

The Board expressed their appreciation for these dedicated volunteers. Treasurer Devine gave a special thank you to Lieutenant Piche and his commitment to this program.

ITEM #4 Contribution Request – Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition (BBCC)

MOTION by Barnett and SUPPORT by Savoie to APPROVE the Requested Contribution of $17,240.00 to Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition (BBCC).

AYES: Barnett, Buckley, Devine, Payne, Roncelli, Savoie, Stefanes

NAYS: None

RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED.

I, JANET M. RONCELLI, TOWNSHIP CLERK of the Charter Township of Bloomfield, County of Oakland, Michigan, do hereby certify the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Board at their regular meeting held on February 12, 2007.

_______________________________

JANET M. RONCELLI

TOWNSHIP CLERK

ITEM #5 Authorize Sanitary Sewer Agreement, 715 Long Lake Rd

On this property there is an existing house and a septic field. New construction is being performed and the owners would like to connect with the sewer system. The connection would be made to the City of Bloomfield Hills sewer system until Bloomfield Township’s system is constructed as far as this property.

A complete copy of this agreement is available in the Clerk’s office.

MOTION by Buckley and SUPPORT by Stefanes to AUTHORIZE the Sanitary Sewer Agreement for 715 Long Lake Road.

AYES: Barnett, Buckley, Devine, Payne, Roncelli, Savoie, Stefanes

NAYS: None

RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED.

_______________________________

JANET M. RONCELLI

TOWNSHIP CLERK

ITEM #6 For Information Only – Codification Update

The editor at Municipal Code Corporation has completed work on codification of the Township’s ordinances. It is now scheduled to go to the proofreader and should be finished by the end of February.

ITEM #7 Approve Election Commission Through the Year 2008

MOTION by Devine and SUPPORT by Stefanes to APPROVE the Election Commission Through the Year 2008.

RESOLUTION

ELECTION COMMISSION THROUGH THE YEAR 2008

WHEREAS State of Michigan Public Act 359 of 1947 as amended, MCL 42.4 requires every Charter Township to establish an Election Commission comprised of the Township Clerk and two Trustees appointed by the Township Board, and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Charter Township of Bloomfield Board of Trustees appoints members Leo Savoie, Neal Barnett and David Buckley, alternate, as Election Commissioners to serve on the Election Commission with the Township Clerk, Janet M. Roncelli, and authorizes them to exercise such authority and perform such duties as required by applicable law through the year 2008.

AYES: Barnett, Buckley, Devine, Payne, Roncelli, Savoie, Stefanes

NAYS: None

RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED.

_______________________________

JANET M. RONCELLI

TOWNSHIP CLERK

ITEM #8 Approve Payroll and Vouchers

MOTION by Barnett and SUPPORT by Buckley to APPROVE payroll and vouchers A002091-A002148; B014529-B014769; E002140-E002174 totaling $16,537,929.15.

AYES: Barnett, Buckley, Devine, Payne, Roncelli, Savoie, Stefanes

NAYS: None

ITEM #9 Public Comment

Attorney Hampton advised the Board that the Traffic Control Order that was included in the Board packet should be approved.

MOTION by Roncelli and SUPPORT by Barnett to APPROVE the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) Traffic Control Order No. TP 130-OC-90, Revision #10.

AYES: Barnett, Buckley, Devine, Payne, Roncelli, Savoie, Stefanes

NAYS: None

RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED.

_______________________________

JANET M. RONCELLI

TOWNSHIP CLERK

ITEM #10 Adjourn to Closed Session to Discuss Pending Litigation

MOTION by Barnett and SUPPORT by Buckley to adjourn to closed session to discuss pending litigation.

Roll Call taken by Clerk Roncelli:

Barnett - yes

Stefanes - yes

Devine - yes

Payne - yes

Roncelli - yes

Buckley - yes

Savoie - yes

Included in Board Packet: Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) Traffic Control Order No. TP 130-OC-90, Revision #10

Passport Revenue Figures

Information on Historical Bloomfield Buildings

TABLED ITEMS: Innerwoods Lot Split

(Tabled Indefinitely)

　

Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

Per the Michigan Township Association Record Retention General Schedule #10, MCL 399.5, the audio recordings of Board minutes will be destroyed upon approval of the written minutes of the meeting to which the tapes refer.

　

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Janet M. Roncelli, Bloomfield Township Clerk

Charter Township of Bloomfield
4200 Telegraph Road
P.O. Box 489
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303-0489
248.433.7700
All information © 2010 Bloomfield Township, Michigan

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