Board of Trustee Minutes

PRESENT: Supervisor Payne, Clerk Roncelli, Treasurer Devine; Trustees Buckley, Barnett, and Savoie

The Board reviewed the application packets for sixteen candidates. The evaluation system used to rate the applicants was very thorough and all candidates did well. It was noted that the longevity of the candidates living in the Township was remarkable.

The Board agreed that each candidate had exceptional qualities and any of them would work well on other Boards such as Board of Review or Planning Commission.

The Board will make a formal decision at their meeting on Monday, January 14, 2008 and a letter will be sent to all candidates notifying them of the results.

All applications will be filed for future reference.

Supervisor Payne asked for the Board’s approval to place the West Hills Middle School Park resolution on the January 14, 2008 agenda. The resolution would state that the Township supports the project and fundraising efforts. The Board consented that they were in favor of the resolution.

It was also noted that the school would be advised that certain events require a permit in the Township, such as a silent auction or raffle.

Supervisor Payne advised the Board that a meeting had been held to discuss the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) contract. The City of Bloomfield Hills is researching the possibility of getting their water supply from the Southeastern Oakland County Water Authority (SOCWA), which may save money on their rate but they will not get the same discount as SOCWA members. Hubbell, Roth and Clark (HRC) will complete a study to determine cost effectiveness for Bloomfield Township. Most SOCWA communities pay less than those that pay DWSD directly. However, SOCWA does not have enough storage for Bloomfield Township’s needs. The Board also discussed the possibilities of installing water storage tanks for relief during peak period usage or two-tier payments for heavy users.

Supervisor Payne stated that he would get a draft copy of the Township newsletter water rates article to distribute to the Board for review.

The Board stated that they would be interested in having State Representative Moss and State Senator Pappageorge speak routinely at Township Board meetings regarding real estate, taxes and possible relief for the State of Michigan.

Meeting adjourned at 2:54 p.m.

TOWNSHIP CLERK

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