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BOARD MEETING AGENDA Monday, March 16, 2020 at 6:00 PM

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BLACKMAN CHARTER TOWNSHIP
BOARD MEETING AGENDA

Monday, March 16, 2020
 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

BRIEF PUBLIC COMMENTS – (two-minute limit)

ADDITIONS / DELETIONS

 

MINUTES APPROVAL

  1. Approval of the minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

CONSENT AGENDA

  1. Approval of payroll for payroll dates 2/07/20 in the amount of $129,362.26 and for 2/21/20 in the amount of $148,682.41.
  2. Receive Revenue and Expenditure Report for the month of February 2020.

 

SUPERVISOR’S UPDATE

 

TREASURER’S UPDATE

 

CLERK’S UPDATE

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

PLANNING COMMISSION

  • Approve case #1510, Conditional Use Permit for used car sales at 816 Airport Rd., (Parcel# 000-08-32-126-001-00), requested by Ben Jordan and RJ’s Auto & Tractor Sales.
  • With conditions:  Hours of operation M-F 9a-5p and maximum display of ten (10) motor vehicles.
  • Planning Commission election of officers occurred at 3/3/20 Planning Commission meeting, re-electing all officers to remain at current positions for 2020.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

 

PARKS & RECREATION

 

TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

 

UTILITIES COMMITTEE

  • See attached Solar Letter (Discussion)

 

ORDINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE

 

NEW BUSINESS

  1. Motion to Approve payment of $111,069 to MERS to fund the MERS Retiree Health Funding Vehicle.
  2. Motion to Approve Resolution #05-2020-0316 Salary Resolution for the Position of Trustee.
  3. Motion to Approve Resolution #06-2020-0316 Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources Trust Grant, Canary Lane River Access.
  4. Motion to Approve Resolution #07-2020-0316 Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources Trust Grant, Rod Mills Nature & Fitness trail.
  5. Motion to Approve Resolution #08-2020-0316 Resolution of Intent with Michigan Department of Transportation for Sidewalk Maintenance.
  6. Motion to Approve Resolution #09-2020-0316 Blackman Charter Township and its Blackman Charter Township Local Development Finance Authority (BLDFA) Resolution for Grant Application with the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Program.
  7. Motion to Authorize Supervisor to sign Jackson NW Little League Facilities Agreement.

BILLS

  • Approve payment of bills on the Board Invoice Post Audit Report dated 3/11/20 in the amount of $10,258.25 and Board Invoice Report dated 3/11/20 in the amount of $450,239.06.

 

EXTENDED PUBLIC COMMENT (Three-minute limit)

 

OPEN DISCUSSION –

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 ______________________

                                                                                                Shelly Sercombe, Clerk

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NOTICE: Noxious Weed Ordinance

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BLACKMAN CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE

TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS & OCCUPANTS IN BLACKMAN CHARTER TOWNSHIP

THIS SHALL SERVE AS ENFORCEMENT NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY THE BLACKMAN CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOXIOUS WEED ORDINANCE 55 SECTION 8.2. IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL FOR THE AGENT, OWNER, OR OCCUPANT OF ANY LAND IN THE TOWNSHIO TO CAUSE, OR PERMIT TO GROW, ON SAID LAND ANY NOXIOUS WEEDS OR GRASS HIGHER THAN 12 INCHES IN HEIGHT, STARTING ON MAY 1ST , THROUGH THE GROWING SEASON.  THE OWNER, AGENT OR OCCUPANT OF SUCH LAND SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ALL COST INCURRED BY THE TOWNSHIP IN CONNETION WITH THE CUTTING OR DESTROYING ANY NOXIOUS WEED OR GRASS, THE OWNER, AGENT OR OCCUPANT SHALL BE LIABLE FOR PAYMENT OF AN ADDITIONAL FEE OF $50.00 FOR INSPECTIONS, BILLING WILL BE SENT BY FIRST CLASS MAIL, IF NOT PAID WITHIN 30 DAYS, THE FEES WILL BE ADDED TO THE PROPERTY TAX.  THE BLACKMAN CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOXIOUS WEED ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AT THE TOWNSHIP WEBSITE.

www.blackmantwp.com

Shelly Sercombe
Blackman Charter Township Clerk

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NOTICE: Public input requested – park and recreation plans 2020 Natural Resource Trust Fund Grants

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

BLACKMAN CHARTER TOWNSHIP AND JACKSON COUNTY PARKS is seeking public input for park and recreation plans in preparation to apply for 2020 Natural Resource Trust Fund Grants.

 

DATE:  Wednesday, February 26th      TIME: 6 pm Start

LOCATION:   Blackman Charter Township Hall, 1990 W. Parnall Road, Jackson, Michigan, 49201, LOWER LEVEL

 

The Blackman Parks and Recreation Committee will review its Plans for TWO  2020 Natural Resource Trust Fund Development Grants. 

The FIRST, for the development of access to the Grand River from property located on Canary Lane in the Township for canoe / kayak launch site on the Grand River Water Trail.

The SECOND, for the development of a Fitness / Walking Trail at Rod Mills Park.

The Township will also provide an update on the approved Grant from the 2019 Michigan Natural Resource Trust Fund for the Rod Mills Park Playground Expansion project.

Questions or comments should be directed to Phil Preston, Parks & Rec Chairperson at 517-990-8226, or via email to [email protected].  Comments should be received no later than March 1, 2020.

Jackson County Parks will review its plans for TWO  2020 Michigan Natural Resource Trust Fund Grants.   The FIRST, a development grant for Jackson County, the Mike Levine Lakelands Trail State Park extension project for the development of a shared-use path proposed to extend the Mike Levine-Lakelands Trail south to the City of Jackson Arts Walk Trail through Blackman Township. The trail will run along the north side of Parnall Road, the East side of Lansing Avenue, and along Consumers Energy properties located north and south of I-94.

The SECOND Grant is an acquisition grant for the purchase of the McCabe Trust property at the confluence of the Grand and Portage Rivers.

Any questions or comments regarding the Jackson County Parks applications should be directed to Kyle Lewis, Parks Manager, at 517-788-4320 or [email protected].  Comments should be received no later than March 1,2020.

Input from the public will be used by the Blackman Parks and Recreation Committee, and Jackson County Parks to make recommendations to the Blackman Charter Township Board, and the Jackson County Commissioners respectively, at their March Board meetings.

BOARD MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, February 18, 2019 at 6:00 PM

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BLACKMAN CHARTER TOWNSHIP

BOARD MEETING AGENDA

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

BRIEF PUBLIC COMMENTS – (two-minute limit)

ADDITIONS / DELETIONS 

 

MINUTES APPROVAL

  1. Approval of the minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held on Monday, January 21, 2020.

CONSENT AGENDA

  1. Approval of payroll for payroll dates 1/10/20 in the amount of $148,236.47 and for 1/24/20 in the amount of $153,503.59.

 

  1. Receive Revenue and Expenditure Report for the month of January 2020.

 

  1. Approve Transfer $200,000.00 from General Fund to Public Safety Fund.

SUPERVISOR’S UPDATE

 

TREASURER’S UPDATE

 

CLERK’S UPDATE

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

PLANNING COMMISSION

 

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

PARKS & RECREATION

TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

UTILITIES COMMITTEE

 

ORDINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE

  • Chapter 85. Parks 85-6 Animal and Pets (First Read)
  • Part 2 Blight Article II Blight Elimination (First Read)

NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. Motion to Approve Resolution #04-2020-0218 Salary Resolution for the Position of Supervisor.

 

BILLS

  • Approve payment of bills on the Board Invoice Post Audit Report dated 2/12/20 in the amount of $34,491.05 and Board Invoice Report dated 2/12/20 in the amount of $616,269.03

 

EXTENDED PUBLIC COMMENT (Three-minute limit) 

 

OPEN DISCUSSION – 

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

______________________

Shelly Sercombe, Clerk

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December 16, 2019 DRAFT Board Meeting Minutes and Resolutions

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12-16-2019 Draft Regular Mtg Minutes

Public Notice – 2020 Budget Hearing – Dec 16, 2019 at 6:00pm

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NOTICE

The Blackman Charter Township Board will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed Township budget for fiscal year 2020 at the Township Office, 1990 West Parnall Road, Jackson, on Monday, December 16th at 6:00 p.m.

The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.  A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection at the Township Office during regular business hours.

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Utility Committee Meeting – Dec 11, 2019 at 5:00pm

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NOTICE

UTILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

BLACKMAN CHARTER TOWNSHIP

Notice is hereby given that the

Blackman Charter Township

Utility Committee

located at 1990 West Parnall Road,

will hold a Public Meeting on

DECEMBER 11, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

At which time any person interested in the Township or their duly appointed representative will be heard.
Requested by: BLACKMAN TOWNSHIP

 

BLACKMAN CHARTER TOWNSHIP
Utility Committee