Independence Township

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: May 20, 2003
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Old Business
1. 1st year review of A.L.S.
2. Resolution to set Public Hearing – Andersonville Sewer S.A.D.
3. Resolution to set Public Hearing – Sashabaw Regional Drain S.A.D
4. Amendment – R.O.W, Disruption Permit for Consumers Energy Dixie Hwy/White Lake Rd
New Business
1. Purchase of new stove for Senior Center
2. Fire Suppression System for Senior Center
3. Vehicle Purchase for Fire Department
4. Approval for Landscape Proposal – Fire Station #3
Items removed from Consent Agenda-for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the May 6, 2003 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Wagner, Wenger.
Absent: Travis arrived – 8:06 pm
There is a quorum.
1 . Amended the Agenda. – removed New Business No. 3, added New Business No. 6-Request to sell Poppies, V.F.W. ; New business No. 7-Approval to renovate Fire Station No. 3; New Business No. 8 Ratification of chipper contract.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as presented,
3. Approved Bid Award – Installation of Oakhurst Booster Station.
4. Approved Request Extension of Final Approval – American House P.U.D., Sashabaw Rd. parcel 8-27-100-030 & -031.
5. Approved Post Board of Review Assessor’s Report.
6. Approved Six Month Review/Salary Adjustment-Assistant Assessor
7. Approved Request to Sell Poppies, V.F.W.
8. Approved Renovation of Fire Station No. 3.
9. Approved Ratification of Chipper Contract.
10. Approved motion to adjourn at 8:20 pm
Published 05/14/2003 Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, February 13th , 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the following:
FILE PC #2002-041
Kenneth Davis, Mansur Real Estate Services, Petitioner
REQUEST AMENDMENT of OAKHURST PUD
Phase 10 (Middlesboro)
(Planned Unit Development)
Amendment to include: Amended plan – Residential Development of 105 single family homes
Common Description: NE Corner of Clintonville & Waldon Roads
Parcel Number: 08-24-200-003
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am. to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
joan e. mccrary, clerk

charter township of independence
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, February 13th, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the following:
FILE PC #2002-042
Steve Robinson, Silverman Companies, Petitioner
REQUEST AMENDMENT OF
WALDON VILLAGE TOWN, CENTER PUD
(Planned Unit Development)
(Formerly: Lake Waldon Village PUD)
Amendment to include: Amended Final Site Plan
Common Description: Sashabaw & Waldon Roads
Parcel Number: 08-27-100-028 & 038
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, February 5, 2003 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #03-0002 Roland Barrett, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE
OF 6′ AND VARIANCE OF 7′ BETWEEN STRUCTURES
TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION
Griggs Dr., Lot 67, R-1A
Goodrich Farm Sub
08-26-351-009
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

The Charter Township of Independence Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at 9:00 am.
The Board of Review will meet at the Township Fire Station # 1 Training Room, 6500 Citation Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear year 2003 assessment appeals of value, classification and poverty on March 10, and 12, 2003 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and on March 11, 2003 from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
The year 2003 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
If you wish to appeal your assessment, it is required that you have an appointment with the Board of Review. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office at (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. If none of the posted hours are convenient for you please call the Assessor’s Office for an alternative date and time. Please use your parcel identification number when referring to your property so that your records can be quickly accessed.
Please note that taxes are levied against the TAXABLE VALUE.
Sincerely,
David J. Kramer, ASA, CMAE3, Assessor

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: February 18, 2003
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Opening Statements and Correspondence
Minutes of Previous Meeting
Approval of Purchase Orders
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Approval of Agenda
Public Forum
Public Hearing – Consumer’s Energy Disruption, Permit Application, Maybee Road to Service Sashabaw Creek Preserve Condominium
New Business
1. Consumer’s Energy Right-of-Way Permit
2. Bid Award for Pre-purchase of the Oakhurst Booster
3. MERS – Appointment of Officers/Delegates
4. Resolution – Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce
5, Resolution – Compliance of Computerized Tax Roll
6. Investment Report for 2003
7. Request for Revision of Investment Policy to Meet Certification Standards
8. Reclassification – Building Department
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

Supervisor Stuart called the February 4, 2003 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger.
Absent: None.
There is a quorum.
1. Approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 21, 2003 as submitted.
2. Approved the payment of the revised list of distributions in the amount of $75,800.64.
3. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $406,453.22.
4. Approval of agenda as amended.
5. Approved motion Second Reading and Adoption of a Rezoning Request from R-1R to R-1C, Eston Road and Olde Oaks, 08-12-200-010.
6. Approved motion Second Reading and Adoption of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment – State Mandated Open Space Option.
7. Approved motion allocation of monies for the West Circle Drive project.
8. Approved motion of Resolution Tentatively Declaring Intention to Make Improvements Tentatively Approving a Special Assessment District and Setting a Public Hearing for March 4, 2003.
9. Approved motion to hire Appraiser Aide.
10. Approved motion of Performance Review and Salary Increase for Ben Weeks.
11. Approved motion authorizing Request to Apply for Specialized Services Grant with SMART.
12. Approved motion to adjourn at 8:20 p.m.
Published 2/12/03 Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

At a Regular meeting of the Township Board held on February 4, 2003 the Board authorized a Second Reading and Adoption of a Rezoning Request from R1R to R-1C, NE. corner Eston Road & Olde Oaks, 4.48 acres, 08-12-200-010 as follows:
The motion to approve this amendment was offered by Travis, supported by Rosso, the vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Travis, Wagner, Wenger. Nays: Stuart. Absent: None. The motion carried.
The ordinance amendment is effective immediately upon publication.

SASHABAW ROAD IMPROVEMENT AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Date: March 4, 2003
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE has tentatively declared its intent to proceed with making improvements to Sashabaw Road, including the widening of Sashabaw Road from a two-lane road to a four-lane boulevard between 1-75 and Maybee Road. The Township has decided to establish a special assessment district to defray a portion of the costs of such improvements by special assessment against the benefited properties. The improvements are intended to provide special benefits to the properties identified on the attachment to this Notice, which properties together tentatively constitute the “special assessment district.” The cost estimate and plans describing the improvements are on file and available for public inspection at the Township Clerk’s Office, which is located at 90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, Michigan.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the above time, date and location, the Township Board of Trustees shall meet for the purpose of hearing statements and objections by any interested person with respect to the proposed improvements and the proposed special assessment district.
Appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the matters to be considered at the hearing to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest, or shall be permitted to file his or her appearance or protest by letter at or before the hearing and his or her personal appearance in such case shall not be required.
JOAN MCCRARY, CLERK
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
DATED, 2/4/03
PUBLISHED- 2/12/03 & 2/19/03
MAILED – 2/7/03
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
(Properties to be included within the District)
J -08-27-100-021 J -08-21-100-024 J-08-27-201-023
J -08-27-251-004
J -08-27-100-025 J -08-27-100-026 J-08-27-251-008
J -08-27-252-001
J -08-27-100-027 J -08-27-100-028 J -08-27-252-002
J -08-27-252-005
J -08-27-100-030 J -08-27-100-031 J -08-27-300-010
J -00-27-300-015
J -08-27-100-038 J -08-27-100-044 J -08-27-300-016
J -08-27-300-020
J -08-27-100-045 J -08-27-201-005 J -08-27-300-021
J -09-27-300-022
J -08-27-201-013 J -08-27-201-014 J -08-27-300-023
J -08-27-300-027
J -08-27-201-016 J -08-27-201-017 J -06-21-400-001
J -08-27-400-004
J -08-27-201-018 J -08-27-201-020 J -08-27-400-020
J -08-27-400-024
J -08-27-201-021 J -08-27-201-022 J -08-27-400-028

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
BELOW GRADE OAKHURST PACKAGE BOOSTER STATION
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN
Sealed proposals for the construction of the below grade Oakhurst Package Booster Station will be received by the DPW Supervisor, Linda Richardson, at the Township DPW office, 6050 Flemings Lake Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48347, until 1:00 p.m., Local Time on Wednesday, February 26, 2003, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read.
Bidders shall review and comply with the Instructions to Bidders, which are incorporated by reference, and carefully review all Contract Documents, as defined in the Instructions to Bidders. Bids submitted after the exact time specified for, receipt will not be considered.
The Contracts will consist of the following principal items of work and appurtenances as specified herein and shown on the Contract Drawings.
Description of Work
The booster system shall include all the necessary piping, pumps, motors, valves, valve operators, electrical and instrumentation controls, and all other necessary appurtenances installed on a fabricated steel vault and field located as shown on the plans and as specified herein. The water booster station shall be complete when delivered and will not require additional contractor modification except as required to install and level the unit within the excavation, interconnect electrical power service, and make piping connections to other field installed piping as shown on the Drawings or as specified herein.
Document Deposit
Copies of Plans and Specifications and Proposal Forms may be secured on or after Wednesday, February 19, 2003 at the offices of Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc., Consulting Engineers, 555 Hulet Drive, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302-0360.
A non-refundable payment of twenty ($20.00) Dollars, CHECK ONLY, payable to “Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc.” will be required for each set of Drawings and Specifications. Drawings and Specifications can be shipped by U.P.S. ground for a shipping and handling charge of Ten ($10.00) Dollars, CHECK ONLY, nonrefundable, to Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc.
Proposal Guarantee
Proposals submitted by Contractors who have been debarred, suspended, or made ineligible by any Federal Agency will be rejected.
Each bidder agrees to waive any claim it has or may have against the Owner, the Architect/Engineer, and their respective employees, arising out of or in connection with the administration, evaluation, or recommendation of any bid.
Each bid proposal shall be submitted on the proposal forms provided and shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond, executed by the bidder and Surety Company, payable to the Charter Township of Independence in the amount of five Percent (5%) of the accompanying bid. Proposal Guarantee shall provide assurance that the bidder will, upon acceptance of the bid, execute the necessary Contract with the Township of Independence. No bid may be withdrawn after scheduled closing time for receiving bids for at least sixty (60) days.
Award of Contract
The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Performance, Labor and Material, and Maintenance and Guarantee Bonds.
The Township of Independence reserves the right to reject all bids and to waive irregularities in bidding.
No Proposal will be received unless made on blanks furnished and delivered to the DPW Supervisor on or before 1:00 p.m., Local time, Wednesday, February 26, 2003.
Charter Township of Independence
Published in the Clarkston News, on Wednesday, February 19, 2003.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, March 5, 2003 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #03-0009 Richard Wood, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK
VARIANCE OF 11′ TO CONSTRUCT ATTACHED
GARAGE AND COVERED PORCH
Griggs Dr., Lot 63, R-1A
Goodrich Farm Sub
08-26-351-013
Case #03-0010 Victor Kubani, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SECOND FRONT YARD
SETBACK VARIANCE Or 25′, PLACEMENT IN FRONT
YARD, AND SIZE VARIANCE OF 95 SQ FT TO
CONSTRUCT 2nd GARAGE (DETACHED)
Allen Rd., Lot 3, R-1R
Bessie Forman Estates
08-06-476-006
Case #03-0011 Nick Lucaj, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE
SPLITTING OF PROPERTY, SETBACKS FOR CURRENT
STRUCTURES, SIZE, AND USE TO BE CONSIDERED
(ALL 3 PARCELS WIDTH AT SETBACK LINE AND
PARCEL A WIDTH TO DEPTH)
Ortonville Rd., Lots 4 & 5, R-1R
Supervisor’s Plat No. 10
08-05-300-042 and 043
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

OFFICIAL NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at 9:00 am.
The Board of Review will meet at the Township Fire Station # 1 Training Room, 6500 Citation Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear year 2003 assessment appeals of value, classification and poverty on March 10, and 12, 2003 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and on March 11, 2003 from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
The year 2003 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
If you wish to appeal your assessment, it is required that you have an appointment with the Board of Review. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office at (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. If none of the posted hours are convenient for you please call the Assessor’s Office for an alternative date and time. Please use your parcel identification number when referring to your property so that your records can be quickly accessed.
Please note that taxes are levied against the TAXABLE VALUE.
Sincerely,
David J. Kramer, ASA, CMAE3, Assessor

SASHABAW ROAD IMPROVEMENT AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Date: March 4, 2003
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE has tentatively declared its intent to proceed with making improvements to Sashabaw Road, including the widening of Sashabaw Road from a two-lane road to a four-lane boulevard between I-75 and Maybee Road. The Township has decided to establish a special assessment district to defray a portion of the costs of such improvements by special assessment against the benefited properties. The improvements are intended to provide special benefits to the properties identified on the attachment to this Notice, which properties together tentatively constitute the “special assessment district.” The cost estimate and plans describing the improvements are on file and available for public inspection at the Township Clerk’s Office, which is located at 90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, Michigan.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the above time, date and location, the Township Board of Trustees shall meet for the purpose of hearing statements and objections by any interested person with respect to the proposed improvements and the proposed special assessment district.
Appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the matters to be considered at the hearing to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest, or shall be permitted to file his or her appearance or protest by letter at or before the hearing and his or her personal appearance in such case shall not be required. If the record owners of land constituting more than 20% of the frontage upon the road in the proposed special assessment district file written objections to the improvements with the Township Board at or before this hearing then the improvements shall not be made without petition of the record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total frontage in the proposed special assessment district.
JOAN MCCRARY, CLERK
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
DATED: 2/20/03
PUBLISHED: 2/26/03
MAILED: 2/21/03
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
(Properties to be included within the District)
08-27-100-017
08-27-100-021 08-27-300-010 09-27-326-034
08-27-100-024 08-27-300-015 08-27-326-035
08-27-100-025 08-27-300-016 08-27-326-036
08-27-100-026 08-27-300-020 08-27-326-037
08-27-100-027 08-27-300-021 08-27-326-038
08-27-100-028 08-27-300-022 08-27-326-039
08-27-100-030 08-27-300-023 08-27-326-040
08-27-100-031 08-27-300-027 08-27-326-041
08-27-100-038 08-27-326-001 08-27-326-042
08-27-100-044 08-27-326-002 09-27-326-043
08-27-100-045 08-27-326-003 08-27-326-044
08-27-201-003 08-27-326-004 08-27-326-045
08-27-201-004 08-27-326-005 08-27-326-046
08-27-201-005 08-27-326-006 08-27-326-047
08-27-201-007 08-27-326-007 08-27-326-048
08-27-201-008 08-27-326-008 08-27-326-049
08-27-201-009 08-27-326-009 08-27-400-001
08-27-201-013 08-27-326-010 08-27-400-004
09-27-201-014 08-27-326-011 08-27-400-020
08-27-201-016 08-27-326-012 08-27-400-024
08-27-201-017 08-27-326-013 08-27-400-028
08-27-201-018 08-27-326-014
08-27-201-020 08-27-326-015
08-27-201-021 08-27-326-016
09-27-201-022 08-27-326-017
08-27-201-023 08-27-326-018
08-27-201-024 08-27-326-019
08-27-201-025 08-27-326-020
08-27-251-003 08-27-326-021
08-27-251-004 08-27-326-022
08-27-251-005 08-27-326-023
08-27-251-008 08-27-326-024
08-27-251-009 08-27-326-025
08-27-252-001 08-27-326-026
08-27-252-002 08-27-326-027
08-27-252-003 08-27-326-028
08-27-252-004 09-27-326-029
08-27-252-005 08-27-326-030
08-27-276-002 08-27-326-031
08-27-276-003 08-27-326-032
08-27-276-004 08-27-326-033

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER, TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the February 18, 2003 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger.
Absent. Rosso.
There is a quorum.
1. Approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 4, 2003 as submitted.
2. Approved the payment of the revised list of distributions in the amount of $46,854.97.
3. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $446,884.07.
4. Approval of agenda as amended.
5. Approved motion of Consumer’s Energy Right-of-Way Permit with determinations and conditions.
6. Approved motion for One-Day Liquor License at Everest Academy.
7. Approved motion of MERS Officer/Delegate Appointments.
8. Approved motion of Resolution in Recognition of Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce Fifteenth Year Anniversary.
9. Approved motion of Resolution – Compliance of Computerized Tax Roll.
10. Approved motion of Reclassification in Building Department.
11. Approved motion authorizing purchase of Library Security System.
12. Approved motion of Resolution of Support for Safety Path/Streetscape on Sashabaw Road.
13. Approved motion to adjourn at 9:40 p.m.
Published 2/26/03 Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: March 4, 2003
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Opening Statements and Correspondence
Minutes of Previous Meeting
Approval of Purchase Orders
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Approval of Agenda
Public Forum
Public Hearing – Sashabaw Road Improvement and Special Assessment District
Unfinished Business
1. Consideration of Changes in Investment Policy
New Business
1. Sashabaw Road Improvement and S.A.D.
2. Bid Award Oakhurst Booster Station Facility
3. First Reading of a Rezoning Request Approval for Amendment of Oakhurst P.R.D. Phase X – Middlesboro, parcel 08-24-200-003, northeast corner of Clintonville Road and Waldon Roads.
4. Community Garden 52nd District Court – Oakland Food Bank
5. Sensitive Material Policy
6. Discussion: Planned Rezoning Overlay
7. Fire Records Management Agreement
8. Fire Department Promotions
9. Permission to Post Clerical Position – D.P. W.
10. Permission to Purchase 4×4 Truck – D. P. W.
11. Appointment to Board of Review
12. Discussion – 2003 Non-Union Benefits
13.Resolution in Support of M-15 Improvements
14.Resolution – Huron River Watershed Council
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, March 13th, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following-,
FILE #2003-002
Mark Karavite, Oakland Shores Development, Petitioner
REQUEST SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
For Cluster Lot Development
Section 5.24, Zoning Ordinance 83
Parcel Identification Number: 08-34-476-001
3.16 Acres, R-1A Zone
Common Description: Meyers Road, east off Sashabaw
Outlot A of Kleinsteuber Subdivision
Of Outlot A, Lake Oakland Hills
Intended Use: NORTH BAY SHORES
Single Family Residential
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board, of Appeals will meet Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #03-0012 Richard Esckelson Jr., Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK
VARIANCE OF 10′ AND 2ND FRONT YARD
SETBACK VARIANCE OF 27′ TO CONSTRUCT FRONT
DECK ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Mohawk Blvd. & Eston Ave., Lots 23-25, R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club Sub
08-12-330-049
Case #03-0013 Gordon Lang, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE
SPLITTING OF PROPERTY PLUS SETBACK AND SIZE
FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (PARCEL B WIDTH
AT SETBACK LINE AND WIDTH TO DEPTH)
Clarkston Rd. R-1A
08-21-251-023
Case #03-0014 Van Hunt and Mary Dilworth, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST FRONT YARD SETBACK
VARIANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 7′ TO CONSTRUCT
NEW HOME (EXISTING HOME TO BE
DEMOLISHED, FOUNDATION/FOOTINGS TO
REMAIN)
Church Ave. and Eastlawn Ave., Lots 25-27, R-1A
Clarkston Park Sub
08-20-482-001 & 002
Case #03-0015 Scott Quality Homes, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK
VARIANCE OF 1 FOOT 5 INCHES TO CONSTRUCT
NEW HOME (ALREADY CONSTRUCTED)
Barrington Lane and Cranberry Lake Rd., Lot 3, R-1A
Brookstone
08-17-179-003
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, March 13th, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following-,
FILE #2003-002
Mark Karavite, Oakland Shores Development, Petitioner
REQUEST SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
For Cluster Lot Development
Section 5.24, Zoning Ordinance 83
Parcel Identification Number: 08-34-476-001
3.16 Acres, R-1A Zone
Common Description: Meyers Road, east off Sashabaw
Outlot A of Kleinsteuber Subdivision
Of Outlot A, Lake Oakland Hills
Intended Use: NORTH BAY SHORES
Single Family Residential
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on;
Thursday, March 27th, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the following;
FILE PC #2003-004
Bernard Fekete, Victor International Corp, Petitioner
REZONING REQUEST
FROM: R-1B (Suburban Residential)
TO: PUD (Planned Unit Development)
29.83 Acres
also
AMEND Parks of Stonewood PUD
Final Site Plan and include Additional Property
Amendment to include: Additional 29.83 Acres for
Attached Single Family Residential Development
Common Description: Clement Road, West of White Lake Road
Parcel Number: 08-31-151-001 & 00-31-126-004
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to hear the following petition;
FILE PC#2003-007
James Powers, Petitioner
REZONING REQUEST
FROM: R-1R (Rural Residential)
TO: R-1B (Suburban Residential)
Parcel Identification Number: 08-15-352-008
Common Description: 5835 Clarkston Read
Lot 6, Supervisor’s Plat #5
3.9 Acres
Intended Use: Residential
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board, of Appeals will meet Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #03-0012 Richard Esckelson Jr., Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK
VARIANCE OF 10′ AND 2ND FRONT YARD
SETBACK VARIANCE OF 27′ TO CONSTRUCT FRONT
DECK ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Mohawk Blvd. & Eston Ave., Lots 23-25, R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club Sub
08-12-330-049
Case #03-0013 Gordon Lang, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE
SPLITTING OF PROPERTY PLUS SETBACK AND SIZE
FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (PARCEL B WIDTH
AT SETBACK LINE AND WIDTH TO DEPTH)
Clarkston Rd. R-1A
08-21-251-023
Case #03-0014 Van Hunt and Mary Dilworth, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST FRONT YARD SETBACK
VARIANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 7′ TO CONSTRUCT
NEW HOME (EXISTING HOME TO BE
DEMOLISHED, FOUNDATION/FOOTINGS TO
REMAIN)
Church Ave. and Eastlawn Ave., Lots 25-27, R-1A
Clarkston Park Sub
08-20-482-001 & 002
Case #03-0015 Scott Quality Homes, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK
VARIANCE OF 1 FOOT 5 INCHES TO CONSTRUCT
NEW HOME (ALREADY CONSTRUCTED)
Barrington Lane and Cranberry Lake Rd., Lot 3, R-1A
Brookstone
08-17-179-003
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: March 18, 2003
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Opening Statements and Correspondence
Minutes of Previous Meeting
Approval of Purchase Orders
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Approval of Agenda
Public Forum
Unfinished Business
1. Resolution -Sashabaw Road Improvements and S.A.D.
2. Discussion: Sensitive Material Policy
3. Fire Records Management Agreement
4. Splash Playground Concept
5. Consideration of Investment Policy Revision
New Business
1. First Reading of a Rezoning Request Approval for Amendment of Oakhurst P.R.D. Phase X – Middlesboro,- parcel 08-24-200-003, northeast corner of Clintonville Road and Waldon Roads.
2. Goose Roundup – Van Norman Lake
3. Goose Roundup – Deer Lake
4. Request to Lease Copiers – Parks and Recreation
5. Non-Union Benefits
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Charter Township of Independence will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed Final Project Plan for Water System Improvements for the purpose of receiving comments from interested persons. The hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m., April 15, 2003 at the following location:
Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, Michigan 48346
The purpose of the proposed project is to upgrade the local municipal water system to meet new arsenic standards, provide iron removal and sequestering, and implement disinfection. The project would also increase overall system reliability and capacity.
Project construction will involve installation of new well sites, pressure booster stations, elevated storage, new transmission water mains, iron and arsenic removal treatment facilities, and iron sequestration and disinfection at existing facilities.
Copies of the plan, detailing the proposed project, will be available for public inspection on and after April 1, 2003 at the following locations:
Independence Township Hall –
Clerk’s Office
90 North Main Street
Clarkston, MI 48346
Department of Public Works
6050 Flemings Lake Road
Clarkston, MI 48346
Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc.
555 Hulet Drive
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
Written comments will be accepted up to and including seven (7) days after the date of the Public Hearing and should be sent to:
Charter Township of Independence
Clerk’s Office
90 North Main Street
P.O. Box 69
Clarkston, Michigan 48346

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the March 4, 2003 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger.
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 18, 2003 as submitted.
2. Approved the payment of the revised list of distributions in the amount of $48,230.79.
3. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $394,024.84.
4- Approval of agenda as amended.
5. Approved motion to table Sashabaw Road Improvement and S.A.D.
6. Approved motion to table Sensitive Materials Policy and Fire Records Management Agreement to next scheduled Board meeting.
7. Approved motion of bid award – Oakhurst Booster Station Facility.
8. Approved motion to endorse concept of a community garden at McCord Farm.
9. Approved motion to support Planned Rezoning Overlay in concept with reference to Planning Commission review.
10. Approved motion to promote Tom McDonald to Captain effective March 10, 7,2003.
11. Approved motion authorizing purchase of truck for D.P.W.
12. Approved motion of appointments to Board of Review.
13. Approved motion to adopt Resolution in Support of M-15 Improvements.
14. Approved motion to adopt Resolution of Huron River Watershed Council.
15. Approved motion to adopt Resolution Declaring Athletes with Physical Disabilities Week.
16. Approved motion of appointments to Construction Board of Appeals.
17. Approved motion to table Splash Playground Concept until March 18 Board Meeting.
18. Approved motion to table Consideration of Changes in Investment Policy.
19. Approved motion to adjourn at 10:40 p.m.
Published 3/12/03 Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, April 2, 2003 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #003-0016 Richard Brozovich, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK
VARIANCE OF 12′ FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF
WAY AND REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 12′
TO CONSTRUCT NEW HOME
Perry Lake Rd., R-1A
08-20-278-035
Case #03-0017 Erich Luichinger, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK
VARIANCE OF 8′ AND REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE
OF, 2′ TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION TO ATTACHED
GARAGE
Muskoday Rd., and Shawnee Dr., Lots 1-4, R-1A
Thendara Park Country Club
08-12-163-009 & 014
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-9111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the March 18, 2003 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger.
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1 . Approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 4, 2003 as submitted.
2. Approved the payment of the revised list of distributions in the amount of $6,029.00.
3. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $424,458.10.
4, Approval of agenda as amended.
5. Approved motion of Spray Park concept in Clintonwood Park and permission for committee to proceed with fund raising.
6. Approved motion for consideration of Investment Policy revision.
7. Approved motion of First Reading of a Rezoning Request for Amendment of Oakhurst P.R.D. Phase X-Middlesboro, parcel. 08-24-200-003, northeast comer of Clintonville Road and Waldon.
8. Approved motion of Resolution for Goose Round-up – Van Norman Lake.
9. Approved motion of Resolution for Goose Round-up – Deer Lake.
10. Approved motion to lease copiers for Parks and Recreation.
11. Approved motion, authorizing Mike Turk to apply for grant – Deer Lake Boat Launch.
12. Approved motion to enter into Closed Session at 9:01 p.m.
13. Approved motion to reopen The Regular Meeting at 9:35 p.m.
14. Approved motion to proceed to condemnation DTE- Sasbabaw Road.
15. Approved motion to adjourn at 9:37 p.m.
Published 3/26/03 Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
At a Regular meeting of the Township Board held on March 18, 2003 the Board authorized a First Reading of a Rezoning Request for Amendment of Oakhurst P.R.D. Phase X – Middlesboro, parcel 08-24-200-003, northeast comer of Clintonville Road and Waldon Roads. Map is in the Clarkston News, 3-26-03 issue.

TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: April 01, 2003
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Second Reading and Adoption of a Rezoning Request Approval for Amendment of Oakhurst P.R.D. Phase X – Middlesboro, parcel 08-24-200-003, northeast corner of Clintonville Road and Waldon Road.
Unfinished Business
1. Fire Records Management
New Business
1. METRO Act
2. M.M.R.M.A. Risk Insurance Membership Renewal
3. Cross-Connection Control Program Contract Proposal
4. DPW Building Addition
5. Adjournment
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Charter Township of Independence will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed Final Project Plan for Water System Improvements for the purpose of receiving comments from interested persons. The hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m., April 15, 2003 at the following location:
Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, Michigan 48346
The purpose of the proposed project is to upgrade the local municipal water system to meet new arsenic standards, provide iron removal and sequestering, and implement disinfection. The project would also increase overall system reliability and capacity.
Project construction will involve installation of new well sites, pressure booster stations, elevated storage, new transmission water mains, iron and arsenic removal treatment facilities, and iron sequestration and disinfection at existing facilities.
Copies of the plan, detailing the proposed project, will be available for public inspection on and after April 1, 2003 at the following locations:
Independence Township Hall –
Clerk’s Office
90 North Main Street
Clarkston, MI 48346
Department of Public Works
6050 Flemings Lake Road
Clarkston, MI 48346
Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc.
555 Hulet Drive
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
Written comments will be accepted up to and including seven (7) days after the date of the Public Hearing and should be sent to:
Charter Township of Independence
Clerk’s Office
90 North Main Street
P.O. Box 69
Clarkston, Michigan 48346

PUBLIC NOTICE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
6050 Flemings Lake Road
2003 SPRING CLEAN-UP &
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
COLLECTION DAY
Spring Clean Up Days are May 10 and May 17, 2003.
Hazardous Waste Collection Day is May 17, 2003 only.
For residents of Independence Township
and the City of Clarkston only.
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Call DPW at 248-625-8222 for fees
and further details.
Joan E. McCrary, Clerk

Zoning BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #03-0018 Donald and Leah Mattise, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST FRONT YARD SETBACK
VARIANCE OF 16′ TO CONSTRUCT DECK
(REPLACEMENT) ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF
RECORD
Lakeview Blvd., and Clarkston Rd., Lots 35-37, R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club Sub No. 2
08-13-151-044
Case #03-0019 Michael Hooper, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE BETWEEN
STRUCTURES OF 4′ TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION
Cecelia Ann Ave., Lot 60, R-1A
Sunshine Acres
08-35-176-010
Case 403-0020 Anthony Contor, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK
VARIANCE OF 28′ FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF
WAY TO CONSTRUCT ATTACHED GARAGE AND
2110 STORY ADDITION
Whipple Lake Rd., Part of Lots 46-48, R-1A
Supervisors Plat No. 2
08-02-452-022
Case #03-0021 A.A.C. Pine Knob Enclaves, L.L.C., Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO ALLOW OFF
PREMISE TEMPORARY SIGN (2nd SIGN ON
PROPERTY)
Waldon Rd., Sashabaw, and 1-75, REC Zoning
08-22-400-008
Case #03-0022 Valley Turf Inc., Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO ALLOW
MOBILE DESIGN OFFICE (TEMPORARY MOBILE
OFFICE TO BE ON SITE PERIODICALLY, SEVERAL
MONTHS AT A TIME, FOR TWO TO THREE YEARS)
Dixie Highway, C-3
Michigan Equipment Rental and Sales Inc.
08-32-226-016
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, April 24th, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6493 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE #2002-013
Tom Althoff, Vision Development, Petitioner
REQUEST REZONING
From: 09-2 (Office service Two)
To: PUD (Planned Unit Development)
Proposed Sashabaw Car Wash
Parcel Identification Number: 09-27-201-022
1.35 Acres, (Old Larson Building)
Common Description: East Side of Sashabaw Road, South of Waldon
Intended Use: Drive Through Car Wash
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on;
Thursday, April 24th 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE #2002-013
Tom Althoff, Vision Development, Petitioner
REQUEST REZONING
From: 09-2 (Office Service Two)
To: PUD (Planned Unit Development)
Proposed Sashabaw Car Wash
Parcel Identification Number: 08-27-201-022
1.35 Acres, (Old Larson Building)
Common Description: East Side of Sashabaw Road, South of Waldon
Intended use: Drive Through Car Wash
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, May 7, 2003 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #03-0023 Paul Bachor, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT
DECK SETBACKS TO BE CONSIDERED, PLUS
VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION (2 STORY)
ON NON CONFORMING LOT
OF RECORD
Lakeview Blvd,, Lots 1, 2 and Pt. of 3, R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club Sub
08-12-376-013 and 061
Case #03-0024 Joseph Singles, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK
VARIANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 10′ AND SIDE YARD
SETBACK VARIANCE OF 2′ TO CONSTRUCT
ADDITION AND ATTACHED GARAGE ON NON
CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Monterey Ave, Lots 19-21, R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club Sub
08-12-453-032
Case #03-0025 Stefan Zbarcha, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SETBACK
VARIANCE OF 19′ AND SIZE VARIANCE OF 13 SQ
FT TO CONSTRUCT A 2nd GARAGE (DETACHED)
Rama Ct., Lot 16, R-1R
Oakhill Meadows No. 2
08-05-200-050
Case #03-0026 Matthew Bechtold, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 250 SQ
FT TO CONSTRUCT A DETACHED GARAGE
SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH CONVERTING EXISTING
GARAGE INTO LIVING SPACE
Georgetown Ct., Lot 123, R-1A
Waterford Hill Manor No. 1
08-32-403-014
Case #03-0027 Scott Bailey, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 432 SQ
FT TO CONSTRUCT 2ND GARAGE (DETACHED)
Deerview Ct., Lot 12, R-1R
Independence Groves
08-07-401-003
Case #03-0028 Harrell Builders, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 700 SQ
FT TO CONSTRUCT GARAGE ADDITION
Edgewood Dr., Lots 1-4 and Pt of 5, R-1A
Merrie Oakes Gardens
08-35-379-012
Case #03-0029 Greg Parsons, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 1006 SQ
FT, HEIGHT VARIANCE OF 1 FOOT, PLUS VARIANCE
TO CONSTRUCT 2nd GARAGE (DETACHED) IN
FRONT YARD ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF
RECORD
Waldon Rd., Acreage, R-1R
08-23-300-003
Case #03-0030 Vic Habersmith, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO ALLOW OFF
PREMISE TEMPORARY SIGN
Sashabaw Rd., Waldon Rd., and I-75, C-1
08-22-400-005
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the April 15, 2003 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger.
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1 . Approved the Agenda as submitted.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as presented.
3. Approved Resolution for Fire Records Management Agreement.
4. Approved Variance at Waterford Hill Raceway – W. Bloomfield Police.
5. Approved Resolution for Project Plan for Water System Improvements.
6. Approved motion to enter into contract with M.M.R.M.A.
7. Approved motion of First Reading of an Amendment to the Uniform Traffic Code 2002.
8. Approved motion of First Reading to Adopt the State Vehicle Code.
9. Approved motion to enter into contract with Road Commission of Oakland County for road chloriding – 2003.
10. Approved motion authorizing the Township to contribute funding for chloriding of private roads.
11. Approved motion to adjourn at 9:20 p.m.
Published 4/23/03 Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

SUMMARY OF AMENDMENT TO GENERAL RIGHTS-OF-WAY MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE
Public Notice is hereby given that, at its April 15, 2003 Regular Meeting, the Charter Township Board of Trustees adopted an Ordinance to amend the Charter Township of Independence Code, Chapter 17.5, Streets, Sidewalks, and Other Public Places, to amend Article III, Sections 17.5-41,17.5-42, 17.5-52,17.5-54,17.5-55, 17.5-71, and 17.5-72, which is summarized below, so as to bring said Article of the Code into compliance with the Metropolitan Extension Telecommunications Rights-of-Way Oversight Act (Act No. 48 of the Public Acts of 2002, the “Act”) and other applicable law, and to ensure that the Township qualifies for distributions under the Act.
A full copy of this Ordinance is on file in the Township Clerk’s Office for public review and inspection.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
Section 1.
Chapter 17.5, Streets, Sidewalks, and Other Public Places, is hereby amended to amend Article III, General Rights-of-Way Management, Sections 17.5-41, 17,5-42, 17.5-52, 17.5-54, 17.5-55, 17.5-71, and 17,5-72, as follows:
Section 17.5-41 Short Title.
Section 17.5-42 Purpose/Legislative Findings.
Section 17.5-52 Permit Application Process.
Section 17.5-54 Disruption Permit Term And Extension.
Section 17.5-55 Permit Terms and Conditions.
Section 17.5-71 Use Permit Required.
Section 17.5-72 Exemption.
Section 2. Repealer.
Section 3. Severability.
Section 4. Enactment.
JOAN E. MCCRARY, Township Clerk
Charter Township of Independence

SUMMARY OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS RIGHTS-OF-WAY OVERSIGHT ORDINANCE
Public Notice is hereby given that, at its April 15, 2003 Regular Meeting, the Charter Township Board of Trustees adopted an Ordinance to amend the Charter Township of Independence Code, Chapter 17.5, Streets, Sidewalks, and Other Public Places, to add a new Article IV, Telecommunications Rights-of-Way Oversight, which is summarized below. The purposes of this ordinance are to regulate access to and ongoing use of public rights-of-way by telecommunications providers for their telecommunications facilities while, protecting The public health, safety, and welfare and exercising reasonable control of the, public rights-of-way in compliance with, the Metropolitan Extension Telecommunications Rights-of-Way Oversight Act (Act No. 48 of The Public Acts of 2002) (“Act”) and other applicable law, and, to ensure that the Township qualifies for distributions under the Act by modifying the fees charged to providers and complying with the Act.
A full copy of this Ordinance is on file in the Township Clerk’s Office for public review and inspection.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
Section 1.
Chapter 17.5, Streets, Sidewalks, and Other Public Places, is hereby amended to add a new Article IV, Telecommunications Rights-of-Way Oversight, inclusive of Sections 17.5-101 through 17.5-119, as follows:
Section 17.5-101 Purpose.
Section 17.5-102 Conflict.
Section 17.5-103 Definitions.
Section 17.5-104 Permit Required.
Section 17.5-105 Issuance of Permit.
Section 17.5-106 Construction/Engineering Permit.
Section 17.5-107 Conduit or Utility Poles.
Section 17.5-108 Route Maps.
Section 17.5-109 Repair of Damage.
Section 17.5-110 Establishment and Payment of Maintenance Fee.
Section 17.5-111 Modification of Existing Fees.
Section 17.5-112 Savings Clause Under the Act.
Section 17.5-113 Use of Funds.
Section 17.5-114 Annual Report.
Section 17.5-115 Cable Television Operators.
Section 17.5-116 Existing Rights.
Section 17.5-117 Compliance.
Section 17.5-118 Reservation of Police Powers.
Section 17.5-119 Violation.
Section 2 Repealer.
Section 3. Severability.
Section 4. Enactment.
JOAN E. MCCRARY, Township Clerk
Charter Township of Independence

At a regular meeting of the Township Board held on April 15, 2003 the Board authorized a First Reading of an Ordinance Amendment to the Uniform Traffic Code 2002 as follows:
UNIFORM TRAFFIC CODE 2002 EDITION ADOPTION ORDINANCE
An Ordinance to amend, Chapter 19, Article II, Division I, Section 19-16 to adopt by reference the October 2002 Edition of the Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages (UTC) for the purpose of regulating traffic and motor vehicles in the Charter Township of Independence.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
Chapter 19, Article II of the Ordinance Code is amended by amending the Title of Division I, and the Heading that precedes it to read as follows;
ARTICLE II. TRAFFIC CODE
DIVISION I. UNIFORM TRAFFIC CODE
Section 2 of Ordinance
This Ordinance is adopted for the purpose and intent to adopt by reference the October 2002 Edition of the Uniform Traffic Code, for Cities. Townships, and Villages (UTC) promulgated by the director of the Michigan Department of State Police pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328 and made effective October 30, 2002, and all future amendments and revisions to the Uniform Traffic Code when they are promulgated and effective in this state, for the regulation of traffic and motor vehicles in the Charter Township of Independence . The further purpose and intent of this Ordinance is to rescind the previous version of the Uniform Traffic Code, Section 19-16 of the Ordinance code shall be amended to read as follows:
See. 19-16. Adoption.
The Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages is in full force and effect as promulgated by the Director of the Michigan Department of State Police pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328 and made effective October 30, 2002, and all future amendments and revisions of the Uniform Traffic Code when they are promulgated and effective in this state, are incorporated by reference.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Chapter 19 of the Ordinance Code is further amended hereby by adding Sections 19-16.1 through 19-16.3 as follows:
See. 19-16.1. References.
References to “municipality” or “governmental unit” in the Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages shall mean the Charter Township of Independence.
Sec. 19-16.2. Copies.
Printed complete copies of the October 2002 edition of the Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages shall be kept on file in the office of the Township Clerk and made available to the public at all times the office is open.
See, 19-16.3. Penalties.
The penalties provided in the Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages are adopted by reference.
Section 4 of Ordinance
If any provision of this Ordinance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions that can be given effect without the invalid provision, All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this Ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law when they were commenced.
Published: 4/23/03 Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

At a regular meeting of the Township Board held on April 15, 2003 the Board authorized a First Reading of the State Vehicle Code as follows:
STATE VEHICLE CODE ADOPTION ORDINANCE
An Ordinance to adopt by reference the Michigan Vehicle Code (MVC), MCL 257.1, et seq., as amended, now and in the future, for the purpose of regulating traffic and motor vehicles in the Charter Township of Independence.
TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 Ordinance
Chapter 19, Article II of the Ordinance Code is amended by adding Division II, Sections 19-16.4 through 19-16.8 for the purpose and intent to adopt by reference the Michigan Vehicle Code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.1, et seq., as amended now and in the future, to regulate traffic and motor vehicles in the Charter Township of Independence follows:
DIVISION II. MOTOR VEHICLE CODE
Sec. 19-16.4. Adoption.
The Michigan Vehicle Code, being Act 300 of the Public Acts of 1949, MCL 257.1 to MCL 257.923 as amended now and ‘in the future is hereby adopted by reference as an Ordinance of the Charter Township of Independence.
Sec. 19-16.5. References.
Where necessary to the enforcement of the Michigan Vehicle Code or the collection of fines, costs and penalties for violations as a Township Ordinance, references in the Michigan Vehicle Code to “local authorities”, “local authority” or “authority having jurisdiction” shall mean the Township of Independence Board; references to “municipality” shall mean the Township of Independence references to “municipal charter” shall mean the Charter of the Township of Independence; references to “local ordinances” shall mean the Code Of Ordinances of the Township of Independence and references to the “Township” shall mean the Township of Independence.
Sec. 19-16.6. Copies
Printed copies of the Michigan Vehicle Code shall be kept on file in the office of the Township Clerk and made available to the public at all times the office is open.
See. 19-16.7. Limitations
Violations of the Michigan Vehicle Code for which the maximum period of imprisonment is greater than 93 days shall not be enforced by the Township of Independence as an ordinance violation.
See. 19-16.8. Penalties
The penalties provided in the Michigan Vehicle Code are adopted by reference subject to the limitations stated in Section 5.
Section 2 of Ordinance
The Code of Ordinances of the Township of Independence shall remain in full force and effect, except that Section 19-18 of the Ordinance, which conflicts with the Michigan Vehicle Code, is repealed, with the Michigan Vehicle Code to be controlling.
Section 3 of Ordinance
If any provision of this Ordinance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions that can be given effect without the invalid provision, All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this Ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law when they were commenced.
Published: 4/23/03 Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: May 6, 2003
I. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum – Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Second Reading and Adoption of an Amendment to the Uniform Traffic Code 2002
e. Second Reading and Adoption to Adopt the State Vehicle Code
New Business
1. Bid Award – Installation of Oakhurst Booster Station
2. Request Extension of Final Approval – American House P.U.D., Sashabaw Rd. parcel 08-27-100-030 & 031.
3. Resolution Setting Public Hearing for Sashabaw Regional Drain S.A.D.
4. Post Board of Review Assessor’s Report
5. Six Month Review/Salary Adjustment – Assistant Assessor
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joan McCrary
Township Clerk

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
WALDON ROAD TREE PLANTING PROJECT
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
Sealed proposals for the construction of the Waldon Road Tree Planting Project will be received by the Township Clerk for the Township of Independence, 90 North Main Street, PO Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48346, until 2:00 p.m., local time on Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read.
Bidders shall review and comply with the Instructions to Bidders, which are incorporated by reference, and carefully review all Contract Documents, as defined in the Instructions to Bidders. Bids submitted after the exact time specified for, receipt will not be considered.
The Contracts will consist of the following principal items of work with approximate quantities as specified herein and shown on the Contract Drawings.
Acer rubrum (Red Maple) 1 ?” – 2″ cal. 2 ea.
Acer rubrum (Red Maple) 2″ – 2 ?” cal. 9 ea.
Acer rubrum (Red Maple) 2 1/2″ – 3″ cal. 4 ea.
Celtis occidentalis (Common Hackberry) 2″ – 2 1/2″ cal. 8 ea.
Celtis occidentalis (Common Hackberry) 2?” -3″ cal. 5 ea.
Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple) 1?” – 2″ cal, 12 ea.
Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple) 2″ – 2?” cal. 13 ea.
Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple) 2?”- 3″ cal. 2 ea.
Quercus bicolor (Swamp White Oak) 2?” – 3″ cal. 6 ea.
Quercus palustris (Pin Oak) 2?” – 3″ cal. 14 ea.
Quercus palustris (Pin Oak) 2?” – 3″ cal. 8 ea.
Quercus palustris (Pin Oak) 3″- 3?” cal. 5 ea.
Quercus rubrum (Red Oak) 1?” – 2″ cal. 12 ea.
Quercus rubrum (Red Oak) 2″ – 2?” cal. 13 ea.
Tilia americana (Basswood) 1?” – 2″ cal. 12 ea.
Tilia americana (Basswood) 2″ – 2?” cal. 13 ea.
Tilia americana (Basswood) 2?” – 3″ cal. 2 ea.
Amealanchier canadensis (Shadblow Serviceberry)
5? – 6′ ht. 12 ea.
Amelanchier canadensis (Shadblow Servicesberry)
6? – 7′ ht. 12 ea.
Carpinus caroliniana (American Hornbeam)
1″ – 1 ?” cal. 1 ea.
Carpinus caroliniana (American Hornbeam)
1?” – 1?” cal. 7 ea.
Carpinus caroliniana (American Hornbeam)
1?” – 2″ cal. 4 ea.
Cercis canadensis (Eastern Redbud) 5′ – 6′ ht. 10 ea.
Cercis canadensis (Eastern Redbud) 6′ – 7′ ht. 15 ea.
Corylus americana (American Hazelnut) 1? – 1?” cal. 6 ea.
Corylus americana (American Hazelnut) 1?” – 2″ cal. 6 ea.
Crataegus crus-galli inermis (Cockspur Hawthorn) 6′ – 7′ ht. 2 ea.
Crataegus crus-galli inermis (Coakspur Hawthorn) 7′ – 8′ ht. 13 ea.
1 year warranty
Alternate – 2 year warranty
*Note: Price includes installation, staking and mulching.
Copies of Plans and Specifications and Proposal Forms may be secured on or after 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2003 at the offices of the Township Clerk, Independence Township, 90 North Main Street; PO Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48346.
Proposals submitted by Contractors who have been debarred, suspended, or made ineligible by any Federal Agency will be rejected.
Each bidder agrees to waive any claim it has or may have against the Owner,, the Architect/Engineer, and their respective employees, arising out of or in connection with the administration, evaluation, or recommendation of any bid.
Each bid proposal shall be submitted on the proposal forms provided and shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond, executed by the bidder and Surety Company, payable to the Township in the amount of Five Percent (5%) of the accompanying bid. Proposal Guarantee shall provide assurance that the bidder will, upon acceptance of the bid, execute the necessary Contract with the Township. No bid may be withdrawn after scheduled closing time for receiving bids for at least ninety (90) days.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Performance, Labor and Material Payment Bonds, and insurance certificates.
The Owner reserves the tight to accept any bid, or reject any or all bids, to waive any or all informalities not involving price, time, or changes in the work, to negotiate contract terms with the successful bidder, and the right to disregard all non-conforming non-responsive, unbalanced, or conditional bids. Also, the Owner reserves the right to reject the bid of any bidder if the Owner believes it would not be in the best interest of the project to make an award to that bidder, whether because the bid is not responsive or the bidder is unqualified, of doubtful financial ability, or fails to meet any other pertinent standard or criteria established by the Owner.
No Proposal will be received unless made on blanks furnished and delivered to the Township Clerk on or before 2:00 p.m., local time, Wednesday May 14, 2003.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Published in Tri-City Builders Exchange, May 3, 2003 and CAM, May 1 thru May 13, 2003.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joan McCrary
Township Clerk

CHARTER TOWNSHIP Of INDEPENDENCE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, May 21, 2003 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #03 -0031 Champion Window Company, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK
VARIANCE OF 9′ TO CONSTRUCT SUNROOM PLUS
SIDE YARD VARIANCE OF 2′ TO CONSTRUCT DECK
Onandaga Rd., Lots 40,41, and Pt of 42, R-1A
Thendara Park Country Club
08-12-353-031
Case #03-0032 Nick Lucaj, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE
SPLITTING OF PROPERTY, SETBACKS FOR
CURRENT STRUCTURES, SIZE, AND USE TO BE
CONSIDERED (ALL 3 PARCELS WIDTH AT SETBACK
LINE AND PARCEL A WIDTH TO DEPTH)
Ortonville Rd., Lots 4 & 5, R-1R
Supervisor’s Plat No. 10
08-05-300-042 and 043.
Case #03-0033 Theresa Petherbridge, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR OUTDOORS
SALES OF LAWN FURNITURE FROM MAY THRU
SEPTEMBER PLUS SIGNAGE
Dixie Highway, Lots 77, 78, and 79, C-3
Townsends Sub, (Waterford Hill Florist and Green
House)
08-33-302-010 & 011
Case #03-0034 Clarkston Community Church, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO ALLOW
CONSTRUCTION TRAILER (ALREADY ON SITE-)
Clarkston Rd., R-IA
Clarkston Community Church
08-21-181-004
Case #03-0035 Arremony Properties, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR GROUND
SIGN, PLACEMENT TO BE CONSIDERED (REPLACE-
MENT SIGN)
Dixie Highway, C-3
6559 thru 6573 Dixie Highway
08-32-276-004
Case #03-0036 David Onifer, Representative for
Robertson Independence L.L.C.,Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO ALLOW
CONSTRUCTION OFFICE TRAILER (MOVE AND RELOCATE)
Baypointe Blvd., PUD
Links of Independence, Part of Liberty PUD
08-27-300-027
Case #03-0037 Robertson Independence L.L.C., Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR SIGNAGE
VERTICAL TWO SIDED SIGN (SIZE AND PLACEMENT
TO BE CONSIDERED) PLUS BANDIT SIGNS AND
MODEL/OPEN FLAGS TO BE CONSIDERED
Sasbabaw Rd., PUD
Links of Independence, Part of Liberty PUD
Commons Area
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, June 12th, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the following:
FILE PC #2003-004
Bernard Fekete, Victor International Corp, Petitioner
REZONING REQUEST
FROM: R-1R (Suburban Residential)
TO: PUD (Planned Unit Development)
29.83 Acres
also
AMEND Parks of Stonewood PUD
Final Site Plan and include Additional Property
Amendment to Include: Additional 29.83 Acres for Attached Single Family Residential Development
Common Description: Clement Road, West of White Lake Road
Parcel Number: 08-31-151-001 & 08-31-126-004
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, June 12th, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to hear the following petition;
FILE PC#2003-007
Mike Clark, Petitioner
REZONING REQUEST
FROM: R-1R (Rural Residential)
TO: R-2 (Multiple Family Residential)
Parcel Identification Number: 08-36-300-020, 021, 025 & 026
Common Description: Mann Road, East of Clintonville Road 20 Acres
Intended Use: Residential
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence is accepting bids for the sale of:
Item Minimum Bid
1991 Chevy Pickup Extended Cab $500.00
1990 Astro Van $500.00
Sealed bids will opened at the Clerks Office located in the Town Hall, 90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2003.
Bids will be awarded at the regular Township Board Meeting held at 7:30 p.m. on July 1, 2003.
The vehicles May be inspected at the Department of Public Works, located at 6050 Flemings Lake Road, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Vehicles will be sold As is” with no guarantees. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
Joan E. McCrary, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence

STATE OF Michigan
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ANDERSONVILLE SEWER IMPROVEMENT AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Date: Juno 3, 2003
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI
Having received petitions from the record owners of more than 50% of the land within a proposed district, the Charter Township of Independence has tentatively declared its intent to proceed with the extension and construction of public sanitary sewer improvements to serve such properties along Andersonville Road and Lake Lane (the “improvements”). Based upon such petitions, the Township has tentatively decided to establish a special assessment district to defray a portion of the costs of such improvements by special assessment against the benefited properties. The improvements are intended to provide special benefits to the properties identified on the attachment to this Notice, which properties together tentatively constitute the “special assessment district.” The cost estimate and plans describing the improvements are on file and available for public inspection at the Township Clerk’s Office, which is located at 90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, Michigan.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the above time, date and location, the Township Board of Trustees shall meet for the purpose of hearing statements and objections by any interested person with respect to the proposed improvements and the proposed special assessment district.
Appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the matters to be considered at the hearing to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest, or shall be permitted to file his or her appearance or protest by letter at or before the hearing and his or her personal appearance in such case shall not be required.
JOAN MCCRARY, CLERK
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
DATED: May 22, 2003
PUBLISHED: May 28, 2003 & May 23, 2003
MAILED: May 22, 2003
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
(Properties to be included within the District)
PARCEL NOS.
08-31-451-001
08-31-451-002
08-31-451-007
08-31-451-008
08-31-451-011
08-31-452-003
08-31-452-004
08-31-452-005
08-31-452-006
08-31-452-007
08-31-452-008
08-31-476-003
08-31-476-004
08-31-476-005
08-31-476-006
08-31-476-009
08-31-476-010
08-31-479-004
08-31-479-005
08-31-479-008
08-31-479-011
08-31-479-017
08-31-479-018
08-31-479-019
08-31-470-020

TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: June 03, 2003
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum – Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board an an issue that is not an the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes – May 20, 2003
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Public Hearing- Special Assessment District
1. Sashabaw Road Regional Drainage Improvements
2. Andersonville Road Pressure Sewer
Old Business
1. Sashabaw Road Regional Drain S.A.D. – Resolution Approving the Improvement Project and District Boundaries
2. Andersonville Road Pressure Sewer S.A.D. – Resolution Determining the Necessity of the Project, Designating S.A.D. and Authorizing Township Supervisor to prepare Special Assessment Roll
New Business
1. Board Determination of Building Size – Regency Independence Center Sashabaw & Maybee Rds. 08-27-400-004 028 & pt of 100
2. Request Approval of 2nd & 3rd Stage Events (Outdoor Gatherings) DTE Energy Music Theatre
3. Approval for Landscape Proposal – Fire Station #3
4. Resolution to Approve Electronic Fund Transfers
5. Policy consideration of ACH (Automated Clearing House) and Electronic Transfer of Funds
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the May 20, 2003 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Wagner, Wenger, Travis
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Amended the Agenda. – Removed Old Business Item No. 5 Amendment of R.O.W. Disruption Permit for Consumers Energy – Dixie Hwy/White Lake Rd. Removed New Business Item No. 1-Purchase of New Stove for Senior Center, Item No. 2 – Fire Suppression System for Senior Center, Item No. 3 – Vehicle Purchase for Fire Department and Item No. 4 – Landscape Proposal for Fire Station #3
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as presented.
-Approval of Minutes Dated – May 01, 2003;
May 06, 2003; May 13, 2003 as amended
-Approval of Purchase Orders
-Approval of Accounts Payable, Check Run
3. Approved Resolution to Set Public Hearing – Andersonville Sewer District – Tentatively declaring intentio to make improvements, tentatively approving a S.A.D. and setting a Public Hearing
4. Approved Resolution of Sashabaw Regional Drain S.A.D. and Set Date for Public Hearing – June 03, 2003
5. Approved Motion to adjourn at 8:35 p.m.
Published 05/28/2003 Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
SASHABAW CORRIDOR DRAIN SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Date: June 3, 2003
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI
Having received petitions from the record owners of more than 50% of the land within a proposed district, the Charter Township of Independence has tentatively declared its intent to proceed with the installation of a publicly owned, operated and maintained system of drainage improvements, including pipes, detention and retention ponds, weirs, drainage ways and other drainage facilities, to serve the properties described on the attached exhibit (the “improvements”). Based upon such petitions, the Township has tentatively decided to establish a special assessment district to defray 0 portion of the costs of such improvements by special assessment against the benefited properties. The improvements are intended to provide special benefits to the properties identified on the attachment to this Notice, which properties together tentatively constitute the “special assessment district.” The cost estimate and plans describing the improvements are on file and available for public inspection at the Township Clerk’s Office, which is located at 90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, Michigan.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the above time, date and location, the Township Board of Trustees shall meet for the purpose of hearing statements and objections by any interested person with respect to the proposed improvements and the proposed special assessment district.
Apprearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the matters to be considered at the hearing to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest, or shall be permitted to file his or appearance or protest by letter at or before the hearing and his or her personal appearance in such case shall not be required.
JOAN MCCRARY, CLERK
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
DATED: May 22, 2003
PUBLISHED, May 28, 2003 & May 23, 2003
MAILED: May 22, 2003
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
(Properties to be included within the District)
08-22-351-009
08-22-351-010
08-22-351-011
08-22-351-016
08-22-351-017
08-22-351-018
08-22-351-021
08-22-351-022
08-22-351-023
08-22-351-056
08-22-351-057
09-22-351-058
08-27-100-017
08-27-100-024
08-27-100-025
08-27-100-026
08-27-100-027
08-27-100-028
08-27-100-030
08-27-100-031
08-27-100-034
08-27-100-038
08-27-100-044
08-27-100-045
08-27-100-050
08-27-126-001
08-27-126-002
08-27-126-003
08-27-128-001
08-27-300-007
08-27-300-025
08-27-300-026
08-27-326-001
08-27-326-002
08-27-326-003
08-27-326-005
08-27-326-006
08-27-326-007
08-27-326-008
08-27-326-009
08-27-326-010
08-27-326-011
08-27-326-012
08-27-326-013
08-27-326-014
08-27-326-015
08-27-326-016
08-27-326-017
08-27-326-018
08-27-326-019
08-27-326-020
08-27-326-021
08-27-326-022
08-27-326-023
08-27-326-024
08-27-326-025
08-27-326-026
08-27-326-027
08-27-326-028
08-27-326-029
08-27-326-030
08-27-326-031
08-27-326-032
08-27-326-033
08-27-326-034
08-27-326-035
08-27-326-036
08-27-326-037
08-27-326-038
08-27-326-039
08-27-326-040
08-27-326-041
08-27-326-042
08-27-326-043
08-27-326-044
08-27-326-045
08-27-326-046
08-27-326-047
08-27-326-048
08-27-326-049
08-28-400-005
08-28-400-007

NOTICE Or PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, June 12th, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to hear the following petition;
FILE PC#2003-017
Mike Clark, Petitioner
REZONING REQUEST
FROM: R-1R (Rural Residential)
TO: R-2 (Multiple Family Residential)
Parcel Identification Number: 08-36-300-020, 021, 025 & 026
Common Description: Mann Road, East of Clintonville Road 20 Acres
Intended Use: Residential
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or by phone at (248)625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on.
Thursday, June 26th, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the following:
FILE PC #2003-019
Robert E. Shell, Oakhill Corners LLC, Petitioner
REQUEST AMENDMENT OF FINAL SITE PLAN
FOR OAKHILL CORNERS PUD
TO INCLUDE A MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Amendment to Include: Preschool of 75 students, and Staff of 6 To occupy building #1 (which is currently vacant) and Add approx. 5100 sq ft of Play Area
Common Description: SW Corner Oakhill & M-15
Parcel Number: 08-05-101-056
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
June 12, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the following:
FILE #PC 2003-016
Nancy Murphy, Lallybroch LLC, Petitioner
REQUEST SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
For EQUESTRIAN TRAINING FACILITY
In accordance with Section 5.15
IN R-1R (Rural Residential) Zone
ARTICLE XI, SECTION 11.05
Special Land Use Request: Horse Training Facility and Single Family Residence
Parcel Identification Number: 08-08-152-003
Common Description: E side of Allen, S of Rattalee Lake Road 36+ Acres
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
June 26th, 2003, at 8:30 p.m.
at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 46346, to consider the following;
FILE PC#2003-020
Mr. Kevin Christianson, Victor International, Petitioner
REQUEST REZONING
FROM: MH (Heavy Industrial)
TO: PUD (Planned Unit Development)
Also
AMEND PARKS OF STONEWOOD FINAL SITE PLAN
TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL PROPERTY
Parcel Identification Number: Pt of 08-31-301-001
Intended Use: Residential
Common Description: 52 of 6 Acre Parcel,
off White Lake Road, S of Clement
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases
Case #03-0045 Wayne Maciejewski, Petitioner for Farmer Jack
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR OUTDOOR SALES FROM APRIL THRU AUGUST
Dixie Highway & White Lake Rd., C-2
Farmer Jack – White Lake Commons
08-29-351-020
Case #03-0046 Pat Dimattia, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SE TBACK VARIANCE OF 3′ TO CONSTRUCT DECK (VARIANCE EXPIRED)
St. Andrew Drive, Unit 10, R-2
The Bluffs of Pine Knob
08-23-303-010
Case #03-0047 Matthew Rouse, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 384 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT 2nd GARAGE (DETACHED)
Center St., Pt of Lot 5, R-1A
Grandview Subdivision
08-33-226-020
Case #03-0048 Melba Humphrey
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT DETACHED GARAGE IN FRONT YARD
Dora Lane, Block 11 & 12, R-1A
Supervisor’s Plat of Morgan Lake Sub
09-25-476-025
Case #03-0049 Stewart Trepte, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE Of 25′ TO CONSTRUCT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
Horseshoe Circle, Lot 10, R-1R
Equestrian Lake Village
08-03-101-010
Case #03-0050 Gerald Darling, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 5′ PLUS SIZE VARIANCE OF 252 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT 2nd GARAGE (DETACHED) ON DOUBLE FRONTAGE LOT
Maplewood Ave., & Eston Rd,, Lots 21-25 and 38-42, R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club
08-12-335-044
Case #03-0051 Eva Cooper-Bonderczuk, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 34′ TO CONSTRUCT DECK
Kootima Dr., & Wabun Dr.,
Lots 1-5, R-1A
Thendara Park Country Club
08-11-281-012
Case #03-0052 Robert Hill, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO BUILD DETACHED GARAGE PRIOR TO DEMOLITION AND REBUILD OF EXISTING HOME
Mary Sue Ave., Pt of Lots 75 & 76, R-1A
Sunshine Acres
08-35-176-007
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (249) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: June 17, 2003
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum – Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes – June 3, 2003
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Second Reading and Adoption – Storm Water Regulation and Sashabaw Corridor Drainage System Ordinance
Public Hearing- Consumer’s Energy
1. Sashabaw Road Powers Professional Building – Disruption Permit
2. Clarkston and Eston Road – Disruption Permit
New Business
1. Consumer’s Energy Disruption Permit – Sashabaw Road Powers Professional Building
2. Consumer’s Energy Disruption Permit – Clarkston and Eston Road
3. Request Extension of the Final Preliminary Plat – Hidden Acres Sections 8 & 9
4. Approval of Fireworks for DTE Music Theatre ADD
5. Approval of Fireworks for Lake Oakland ADD
6. Approval of Fireworks for Clintonwood Park ADD
7. Discussion – Clarkston School Liaison Officer
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

SYNOPSIS
BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the June 3, 2003 meeting to order to 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Wagner, Wenger, Travis
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the agenda as amended.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as presented.
-Approval of Minutes Dated – May 20, 2003 as presented
-Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $149,506.20
-Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $285,992.11
3. Approved Resolution of Sashabaw Drain – Approving Petitions, Improvements Project, and Special Assessment District and Directing the Preparation of a Special Assessment Roll.
4. Approved Resolution of Andersonville Road – Determining the Necessity of the Project, Designating S.A.D. and Authorizing Township Supervisor to prepare Special Assessment Roll.
5. Appoved motion to amend the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of April 15, 2003 regarding chloriding.
6. Approved motion granting Regency Center a waiver of building size.
7. Approved motion for 2nd and 3rd Stage Events for DTE Energy Music Theatre.
8. Approved motion to accept bid for Fire Station #3 Landscape Proposal.
9- Approved Resolution For Electronic Payments.
10. Approved motion to adopt the Policy for Automated Clearing House (ACH) and Electronic Transfer of Funds.
11. Approved First Reading of the Storm Water Regulation and Sashabaw Corridor Drainage System.
12. Approved motion of budget adjustment for Lighting Improvements – Sheriff’s Parking Lot.
13. Approved motion authorizing Supervisor and Clerk to sign Perry Lake Road S.A.D. Agreement.
14. Approved motion to enter into Closed Session at 9:40 p.m.
15. Approved motion to reopen the Regular Meeting at 10:05 p.m.
16. Approved motion authorizing Supervisor and Clerk to sign Lease Agreement and Lease Area Improvement Agreement with Comcast Cablevision based on a verbal agreement with Mr. Dovre.
17. Approved Motion to adjourn at 10:10 p.m.
Published 06/11/2003 Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED STORM WATER REGULATIONS ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its meeting on June 17, 2003 at 7:30 p.m., the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees will be considering the adoption of an Ordinance which is summarized herein, to establish regulations for storm water management in the Township, and to provide for special regulations applicable to the Sashabaw Corridor Drain, including the establishment, operation and maintenance of a system to carry out such special regulations. A true copy of the proposed Ordinance can be inspected or obtained at the office of the Charter Township of Independence Clerk, 90 North Main Street, P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, Michigan, 48347.
Section 1 of Ordinance
A new Chapter 8.2 of the Ordinance Code shall be enacted, summarized as follows:
Chapter 8.2
STORM WATER REGULATION
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
SECTIONS AND CATCHLINES SUMMARIES
Section 8.2 – 1. Findings, Purpose States the findings, purposes and intent of The Township in connection with adopting the Ordinance, as well as the manner in which the Ordinance shall be interpreted.
Section 8.2 – 2. Definitions. Defines terms used in Ordinance.
ARTICLE ii. TOWNSHIP-WIDE REGULATIONS
SECTIONS AND CATCHLINES SUMMARIES
Section 8.2 – 21. General Standards Provides the general standards, regulations, requirements, and best management practices that are applicable to all developments of land, including all modifications of existing developments, Township-wide in connection with on-site and off-site storm water management, soil erosion control, discharge of storm water runoff to wetlands, site grading plans, engineered grading plans, labeling of best management practices on plans, flagging of best management practices in the field, and performance guarantees.
Section 8.2 – 22. Storm Water Provides special storm water management practices, regulations and standards, including best management practices, applicable to developments that are located within 75 feet of a water course or in close proximity to other natural resources determined to be of significance that are likely to be subjected to adverse consequences in the absence of special storm water management.
ARTICLE III. SASHASAW CORRIDOR DRAINAGE REGULATIONS
SECTIONS AND CATCHLINES SUMMARIES
Section 8.2 – 31 Establishment of Establishes the Sashabaw Corridor Drainage System to provide a voluntary alternative regulation and means of conveying and managing storm water with regard to those properties shown on the Sashabaw Corridor Drainage Map, and states that the System is intended to provide a voluntary alternative to on-site storm water storage in order to achieve certain purposes.
Section 8.2 – 32. Use of System States that connection and use of the System shall be voluntarily elected and proposed with regard to property meeting the standards of this Article.
Section 8.2 – 33. Administration of States that the System shall be administered by the Department of Public Works.
the System
Section 8.2 – 34. Authority for Proposal Provides that in lieu of on-site storm water detention or retention, connection and use of the Sashabaw Corridor Drainage System., providing off-site storm water conveyance, infiltration, and/or storage, may be proposed with regard to those properties situated within the Sashabaw Corridor Drainage District, as described, and shown on the Sashabaw Corridor Drainage Map, with requirements concerning application and fees in connection with conceptual site plan review, and the non-requirement of an application for properties that previously contemplated connection as part of an already approved development plan or prior change in drainage.
Section 8.2 – 35, Township Action Provides the process, standards and limitations for Township Planning Commission and Township Board of Trustees review and approval of proposals for connection to the System, and provides that certain information must be made part of the connection permit, including site plans, maximum capacity allowed from the property, and other information.
Section 8.2 – 36. Conditions to be Requires as conditions for connection and use of the System that the permit include specifications of the maximum amount of water to be contributed to the System from the property and use, specifications for the facilities, land and structures to be constructed and utilized, and an agreement providing for payment of fees, rates and Iien on property.
Section 8.2 -37. Capital Charge for States that unless the property has been specially assessed for the Sashabaw Corridor Drainage System, connection to the System shall require the payment of a capital charge in an amount established by resolution of the Township Board.
Section 8.2 -38. Rates for Usage of the Provides for the establishment of rates for usage of the System by
System; Modification; Adjustments resolution of the Township Board, for modification of the rates in the reasonable exercise of discretion of the Township Board following certain determinations, and the method of billing and paying the rates.
ARTICLE IV. PENALTIES AND INTEREST; LIEN; VIOLATIONS
SECTIONS AND CATCHLINES SUMMARIES
Section 8.2 -51. Penalties and, Interest Establishes penalties, interest and liens in connection with delinquent payments of fees and rates.
Section 8.2 -52. Violations: Municipal Establishes that a violation of the Ordinance constitutes a municipal civil infraction punishable by a fine of $300.00 for the first violation and $500.00 for each and every subsequent violation, plus restitution in an amount equivalent to the costs of and repairs of any damage to private property, the System and sensitive environmental features caused by the violation. Also provides that the Township may institute any appropriate action or proceeding to prevent, abate or restrain the violation, and that each day’s continuance of a violation shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense.
Section 2 of Ordinance
This Ordinance shall be effective upon publication in the manner prescribed by law.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
BY: Joan E. McCrary, Township Clerk
Published: 6/11/03

PUBLIC NOTICE DECLARATION OF WATER SUPPLY EMERGENCY AND NOTICE OF WATERING RESTRICTION
Independence Township has received notification that the supply or pressure demand for water in the Hillview Estates area cannot be satisfactorily accommodated and general welfare is likely to be endangered. in the community. Therefore, pursuant to Section 2028 of the Charter Township of Independence Code of Ordinances, a water supply emergency is hereby declared in Hillview Estates Subdivision, the following water use restrictions shall apply: (1) It is unlawful for any person to utilize water from the Township water supply system for The water of lawns or landscaping or for any other outdoor use between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. except on an alternate day basis for such water usage may occur on even numbered days solely for properties with even-numbered addresses and on odd-numbered days solely for properties with odd numbered addresses. This Declaration of Water Supply Emergency and the above water usage restrictions are effective immediately and shall remain in effect 24-hours per day, 7 days per week until further notice.
DALE STUART, Supervisor
Charter Township of Independence
Dated: June 17, 2003

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, June 26th, 2003 at 7.30 p.m.
At Independence TownshipLibrary, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2003-019
Robert E. Shell, Oakhill Corners LLC, Petitioner
REQUEST AMENDMENT OF FINAL SITE PLAN
FOR OAKHILL CORNERS PUD
TO INCLUDE A MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Amendment to include: Preschool of 75 students, and Staff of 6 To occupy building #1 (which is currently vacant) And Add approx. 5100 sq. ft of Play Area
Common Description: SW Corner Oakhill & M-15
Parcel Number: 08-05-101-056
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on;
June 26th, 22Q3 at 7.30 p.m.
at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the following:
FILE PC#2003-020
Mr. Kevin Christianson, Victor International, Petitioner
REQUEST REZONING
FROM: MH (Heavy Industrial)
TO: PUD (Planned Unit Development)
Also
AMEND PARks OF STONEWOOD Pud FINAL SITE PLAN
TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL PROPERTY
Parcel Identification Number: Pt of 08-31-301-001
Intended Use: Residential
Common Description: .52 of 6 Acre Parcel,
off White Lake Road, S
of Clement
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248)625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
1. Call to Order DATE: July 1, 2003
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Presentation – Plante & Moran 2002 Audit
Unfinished Business
1. DPW Addition
2. Clarkston Community Schools Liaison Officer
New Business
1. Acceptance of 2002 Audit
2. Sewer Usage Rate Increase
3. Deer Lake Boat Launch Grant
4. Appointment to Z.B.A.
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the June 17, 2003 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart Wagner, Wenger, Travis
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the agenda as amended.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as presented.
-Approval of Minutes Dated – June 3, 2003 as presented
-Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $140,669.42
-Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $762,590.54
3. Approved motion for Right-of-Way Disruption Permit – Sashabaw Road Powers Professional Building.
4. Approved motion for Right-of-Way Disruption Permit – Clarkston and Eston Road.
5. Approved motion for Extension Request of Final Preliminary Plat – Hidden Acres Section 8 & 9.
6. Approved motion granting approval for fireworks at DTE Energy Music Theatre.
7. Approved motion granting approval for fireworks at Clintonwood Park.
8. Approved motion granting approval for fireworks at Lake Oakland.
9. Approved motion to obtain a commitment with a district payback from the Superintendent of Schools regarding the School Liaison Officer.
10. Approved motion amending previous motion to add Clarkston Schools to take action toward Springfield Township for monetary contributions in regard to the School Liaison Officer.
11. Approved Motion to adjourn at 8:30 p.m.
Published 06/25/2003 Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. STATE VEHICLE CODE ADOPTION ORDINANCE
An Ordinance to adopt by reference the Michigan Vehicle Code (MVC), MCL 257.1, et seq., as amended, now and in the future, for the purpose of regulating traffic and motor vehicles in the Charter Township of Independence.
THE TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
Chapter 19, Article II of the Ordinance Code is amended by adding Division II, Sections 19-16.4 through 19-16.8 for the purpose and intent to adopt by reference the Michigan Vehicle Code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.1, et seq., as amended now and in the future to regulate traffic, and motor vehicles in the Charter Township of Independence follows:
DIVISION II. MOTOR VEHICLE CODE
Sec. 19-16.4. Adoption.
The Michigan Vehicle Code, being Act 300 of the Public Acts of 1949, MCL 257.1 to MCL 257.923 as amended now and in the future is hereby adopted by reference as an ordinance of the Charter Township of Independence.
Sec. 19-16.5. References.
Where necessary to the enforcement of the Michigan Vehicle Code or the collection of fines, costs and penalties for violations as a Township Ordinance, references in the Michigan Vehicle Code to “local authorities”, “local authority” or “authority having jurisdiction” shall mean the Township of Independence Board; references to “municipality” shall mean the Township of Independence, references to “municipal charter? shall mean the Charter of the Township of Independence, references to “local ordinances” shall mean the Code of Ordinances of the Township of Independence and references to the “Township” shall mean the Township of Independence.
Sec. 19-16.6. Copies
Printed copies of the Michigan Vehicle Code shall be kept on file in the office of the Township Clerk and made available to the public at all times the office is open.
Sec. 19-16.7. Limitations
Violations of the Michigan Vehicle Code for which the maximum period of imprisonment is greater than 93 days shall not be enforced by the Township of Independence as an ordinance violation.
Sec. 19-16.8. Penalties
The penalties provided in the Michigan Vehicle Code are adopted by reference subject to the limitations stated in Section 5.
Section 2 of Ordinance
The Code of Ordinances of the Township of Independence shall remain in full force and effect, except that Section 19-18 of the Ordinance, which conflicts with the Michigan Vehicle Code, is repealed, with the Michigan Vehicle Code to be controlling.
Section 3 of Ordinance
If any provision of this Ordinance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions that can be given effect without the invalid provision. All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this Ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law when they were commenced.
Section 4 of Ordinance
A summary of this Ordinance shall be published in accordance with the Charter of the Township of Independence and this Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon the publication of the summary.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting duly called and held on the 6th day of May, 2003.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Joan McCrary, Clerk
Introduced: 4/15/03
Adopted: 5/06/03
Published: 6/18/03
Effective: 6/18/03

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of independence Township, Oakland County Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on;
July 10, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the following:
FILE #PC 2003-022
Pastor Curt Demoss, Bridgewood Church, Petitioner
REQUEST SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
For CHURCH IN RESIDENTIAL ZONE
In accordance with Section 5.15
R-1R (Rural Residential) Zone
ARTICLE XI, SECTION 11.05, ARTICLE III, SECTION 8.04,1
Special Land Use Request: Church and Related Uses
Parcel Identification Number: 06-08-126-002 & 007
Common Description: Southwest Corner M-15 Rattalee Lake Road 12+ Acres
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE
PINE KNOB WELL SYSTEM DECLARATION OF WATER SUPPLY EMERGENCY
AND NOTICE OF WATERING RESTRICTIONS
Independence Township has received notification that the supply or pressure demand for water in the areas of the Township served by the Pine Knob well system cannot be satisfactorily accommodated arid general welfare is likely to be endangered in that portion of the township. Therefore, pursuant to Section 20-28 of the Charter Township of Independence Code of Ordinances, a water supply emergency is hereby declared in the areas of Independence Township supplied by the Pine Knob Well System: Pine Knob Manor Homes, Pine Knob Village, Bluffs at Pine Knob, Enclaves at Pine Knob, Fairways at Pine Knob, Oakhurst, and any residences along Waldon Road between Royal St. George and Clintonville Road.
As to such areas of Independence Township, pursuant to Section 20-28 of the Township Code of Ordinances it shall be unlawful for any person to utilize water from the Pine Knob well system for the water watering of lawns or landscaping or for any other outdoor use except on an alternate day basis such water usage may occur on even-numbered dates solely for properties with even-numbered addresses and an odd-numbered dates solely for properties with odd-numbered addresses. This Declaration of Water Supply Emergency and the above water usage restrictions are effective immediately and shall remain in effect 24-hours per day, 7-days per week until further notice.
Dated: June 25, 2003 Dale Stuart, Supervisor
Charter Township of Independence

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on;
July 24th, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the following:
FILE #PC 2002-021
Mike Mosharo, Petitioner
REQUEST ZONING
From: R-1R (Rural Residential)
T0: R-1A (Single Family Residential)
Parcel Identification Number: 08-20-101-001
13 Acres
Common Description: Holcomb Road at Allen, South of I-75
Intended Use: Residential
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, Clerk

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #03-0060 Sherry Haskins, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS ALLOWANCE OF 6’8″ PRIVACY FENCE ON WEST PROPERTY LINE (ALREADY CONSTRUCTED)
Havelock Dr., and Paramus,
Lots 305 & 306, R-1A
Clarkston Estates No. 2
08-29-203-011
Case #03-0061 Anthony Barnes, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 204 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT 2″ GARAGE (DETACHED)
Maybee Rd., Lot 133, R-1A
Sunshine Acres
08-35-102-013
Case #03-0062 Douglas Losee, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 258 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT ATTACHED GARAGE (REPLACE EXISTING) WITH AN ADDITIONAL 200 SQ FT FOR BREEZEWAY Sasbabaw Rd., Lot 2, R-1A
Lakeview Sub
08-10-251-002
Case #03-0063 Thomas Plunkett Jr., Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 51 FEET TO CONSTRUCT 1024 SQ FT DETACHED GARAGE PRIOR TO TURNING EXISTING ATTACHED GARAGE (576 SQ FT) INTO LIVING SPACE
Iroquois Ct. and Michigamme Rd., R-1R
08-11-251-005
Case #03-0064 Mary and Robert Bauer, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 38′ FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY, SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 25 FEET, PLUS SIZE VARIANCE OF 45 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT ATTACHED GARAGE ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Clintonville Rd., R-1R
08-36-300-003
Case #03-0065 Virginia Friday, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY (INSUFFICIENT WIDTH AT THE SETBACK LINE)
Eston Rd. and Olde Oaks, R-1C
08-12-200-010
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE, ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing, For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence has mailed the Yearly Consumer Confidence Report with the 2002 Water Quality Results to all the water customers. If you have not received your copy, you can pick one up at the Department of Public Works located at 6050 Flemings Lake Road across from the new Clarkston High School, Monday through Friday. Normal business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Joan E. McCrary, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence

TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7.30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: July 15, 2003
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board an an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval Of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
1. Approval for Landscape Bid for Comcast
2. Discussion – Waldon Road Paving Project
New Business
1. Amendment of Final Site Plan, Oakhill Corners, PUD, southwest corner of Oakhill/M-15, 08-05-101-056
2. Amendment of Waldon Village Town Center, PUD, southwest corner of Sashabaw/Waldon Road, 08-27-100-028 & 038.
3. First Reading of a Rezoning Request from R-1R to R-2, Mann Road, east of Clintonville Road, 20 acres, 08-36-300-020, 021, 025, 026.
4. First Reading of a Rezoning Request from R-1B to PUD and amend Parks of Stonewood PUD to include additional properties, Clement Road, west of White Lake Road, 29.83 acres, 08-31-151-001 & 08-31-126-004.
5. First Reading of a Rezoning Request from MH to PUD and amend Parks of Stonewood PUD to include additional properties, Clement Road, west of White Lake Road, .52 acre, part of 08-31-301-001,
6. Request Approval of revised Concept Development Plan, Eagle Ridge at Morgan Lake PUD, Maybee Road, east of Clintonville Road, 08-25-100-022 & 08-35-201-008.
7. Emergency Response Vehicle Inter-local Agreement
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, August 20, 2003 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #03 -0071 Bridgewood Church, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS EXTENSION OF VARIANCE- GRANTED ON 9/24/02 TO ALLOW (1) TEMPORARY TRAILER FOR MINISTRY PROGRAMS
Sashabaw Road, Lot 1, R-1A
08-27-100-026
Case #03-0072 Gary Stanczuk, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 672 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT ATTACHED GARAGE ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Hadley Rd., R-1R
08-04-100-055
Case #03-0073 Alan Rush, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 572 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT 2″ GARAGE (DETACHED)
Eston Rd., Lot 1. 6, R-1A
Walter’s Clarkston – Orion Acres
08-13-301-020
Case #.03-0074 Lane Rupright, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 33′, SIZE VARIANCE OF 211 SQ FT, AND HEIGHT VARIANCE OF 3′ TO CONSTRUCT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE ON NONCONFORMING LOT OF RECORD CORD
Perry Lake Rd., R-1R
08-16-300-027
Case #03-0075 Michael & Markel Thompson, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST VARIANCE TO ALLOW SITE CONDOMINIUMS TO FRONT ON EXISTING PRIVATE ROAD
Onandaga Blvd. & Mohawk Blvd., Pt of Outlot 3, R-1A
Thendara Park Country Club
08-12-304-009
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, August 20, 2003 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #03 -0071 Bridgewood Church, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS EXTENSION OF VARIANCE- GRANTED ON 9/24/02 TO ALLOW (1) TEMPORARY TRAILER FOR MINISTRY PROGRAMS
Sashabaw Road, Lot 1, R-1A
08-27-100-026
Case #03-0072 Gary Stanczuk, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 672 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT ATTACHED GARAGE ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Hadley Rd., R-1R
08-04-100-055
Case #03-0073 Alan Rush, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 572 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT 2″ GARAGE (DETACHED)
Eston Rd., Lot 1. 6, R-1A
Walter’s Clarkston – Orion Acres
08-13-301-020
Case #.03-0074 Lane Rupright, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 33′, SIZE VARIANCE OF 211 SQ FT, AND HEIGHT VARIANCE OF 3′ TO CONSTRUCT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE ON NONCONFORMING LOT OF RECORD CORD
Perry Lake Rd., R-1R
08-16-300-027
Case #03-0075 Michael & Markel Thompson, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST VARIANCE TO ALLOW SITE CONDOMINIUMS TO FRONT ON EXISTING PRIVATE ROAD
Onandaga Blvd. & Mohawk Blvd., Pt of Outlot 3, R-1A
Thendara Park Country Club
08-12-304-009
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

notice of public hearing
for
improvements to walters lake
Independence township,
oakland county, michigan
TAKE NOTICE that the Walters Lake Improvement Board will hold a public hearing on the practicability of continuing an aquatic plant control program on Walters Lake for an additional five years (2004 to 2008). The public hearing will be held at the Independence Township Library located at 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston MI at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, September 8, 2003.
This notice is being published pursuant to provisions of Part 309 (Inland Lake Improvements) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, PA 451 of 1994, as amended.
Walters Lake Improvement Board

OAKHILL CORNERS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 83, as amended, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, for the purpose of amending the Oakhill Corners Planned Unit Development situated in Section 5 of the Township, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, to add, as a permitted use a pre-school and/or day care within an existing building on such property.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. of Ordinance
The approximately 4.22 acres of property in Section. 5 of the Charter Township of Independence, known as Parcel No&. 02-05-101-056, particularly described on the attached legal description (the “Property”), was previously re-classified in the Zoning Ordinance and an the Zoning Map, as PUD, Plumed Unit Development, subject to and in accordance with an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance adopted an November 19, 1991, inclusive of a Site Plan, and certain Permit Conditions.
Section 2 of Ordinance
An amendment to the Oakhill Corners Planned Unit Development rezoning is granted subject to, and all improvement and use of the, Property shall be subject to and in conformity with, the following,
(A) Article XXV of the Independence To-,Amship Zoning Ordinance, as amended.
(B) The Site Plans for the Oakhill Corners Planned Unit Development, approved by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees an November 19, 1991, as subsequently amended by the property owner and approved by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees on the date of adoption of this ordinance (referred to herein as the “Site Plans”).
(C) The Permit Conditions for the, Oakhill Corners Planned Unit Development., dated October 10, 1991, as amended by the First Amendment to Permit Conditions for the Oakhill Comers Plumed Unit Development, dated August 5, 2003 .
(D) Any and all conditions of the approvals of the Independence \ Township Board of Trustees and Planning Commission pertaining to the development on the Property as reflected in the official minutes of such meetings.
(F) All applicable Township ordinances.
Section 3 of Ordinance A
Amended only as specified in this Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section of Ordinance
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become effective eight (9) days from the date of publication, unless a notice of intent to file a petition requesting submission of this Ordinance to a vote of the Township electors is filed within seven (7) days of publication. If the notice of intent is filed within seven (7) days of publication, the Ordinance shalt take effect thirty-one (3 1) days from the date of publication, unless a petition determined to be adequate by the Township Clerk is filed within thirty (30) clays of publication. 1-1 an adequate petition is filed within thirty (30) days of publication, the Ordinance shall be submitted to a vote of the Township electors, and if approved, the effective date of the Ordinance to a vote of the Township electors shall be deemed adequate by the Township Clerk- if it is signed by a number of registered electors residing in the portion of the Township outside the limits of cities and villages equal to not less than. fifteen (15%) percent of the total vote cast for all candidates for governor at the last preceding general election at which a governor was elected,
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence on the 5th day of August 2003.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By:
joan McCrary, Clerk
INTRODUCED: 7/15/03
ADOPTED: 8/05/03
PUBLISHED: 8/13/03
EFFECTIVE: 9/14/03
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT

NORTHERN PARCEL DESCRIPTION:

PART OF THE NORTHWEST 114 OF THE SOUTHWEST 114 OF SECTION 27, AND PART OF THE EAST 112 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 28, T4-N, R-9-E, INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, BEGINNING AT THE WEST 114 CORNER OF SECTION 27, THENCE N 89’39’33” E 1336.68 FEET (RECORDED N 89’34-50- E 1337,47 FEET) ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF “LAKE WALDON VILLAGE ii” CONDOMINIUM, OAKLAND COUNTY CONDOMINIUM PLAN NO. 852, TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF “SASHABAW ORCHARD ACRES’, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 114 OF SECTION 27, T-4-N, R-9-E, INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN, RECORDED IN LIBER 61 OF PLATS, PAGE 43, OAKLAND COUNTY RECORDS; THENCE N 89’2445’E 1257-00 FEET (RECORDED N 69’46’E ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID “SASHABAW ORCHARD ACRES” TO A POINT ON THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SASHABAW ROAD; THENCE ALONG SAID LINE S 00’03’33’E 1127.52 FEET,, THENCE S 69136’02’ W 300.00 FEET; THENCE N 16’59’32K E 112.28 FEET; THENCE ALONG A CURVE 1*0 THE LEFT 152.62 FEET, SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 640.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 13’39-48- AND A LONG CHORD BEARING OF N 83’40’02’ W 152,26 FEET; THENCE S 89’36’02’ W 65.66 FEET; THENCE S 02’29’25’E 125.08 FEET; THENCE S 89’36102’W 788.71 FEET; THENCE S 89’38’30’W 1327.45 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 27; THENCE N 69’17’00″W 1310,07 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF “SPRING LAKE NORTH” LIBER 230, PAGES 18-24, OAKLAND COUNTY RECORDS; THENCE ALONG SAID LINE N 00’10’21’ W 1104.50 FEET TO A POINT ON EAST-WEST 114 LINE: THENCE ALONG SAID LINE N 89’5719′ E 1313.30 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, EXCEPTING A PARCEL OF LAND CONVEYED TO INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP LOCATED IN THE NORTH 112 OF THE SOUTHWEST 114 OF SAID SECTION 27 BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING A POINT LOCATED N 89,39’330 E 1011,64 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF “LAKE WALDON VILLAGE Ill CONDOMINIUM, OAKLAND COUNTY CONDOMINIUM PLAN NO. B52, AND S 00’20’27’E 33,00 FEET FROM THE WEST 114 CORNER OF SECTION 27, T-4-N, R-9-E, INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE N 89’39’33’ 325, 10 FEET; THENCE N 89’24’45’ E 666.78 FEET; THENCE S 00’03’50” E 432.37 FEET; THENCE S 44141 a’ E 272.62 FEET; THENCE S 53’01’41″E 150,04 FEET” THENCE, S 00’03’50’ E 201.34 FEET (RECORDED AS 201.21 FEET); THENCE ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT 139.41 FEET, SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 700,00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 112438″ AND A LONG ) CHORD BEARING OF N 84’41’39’W 139.18 FEET; THENCE S 89’36’02’ W 59.93 FEET: THENCE N 00’04’13” W 99.48 FEET; THENCE N 1943’22R W 85.00 FEET; THENCE N 53’10’33’W 40,00 FEET; THENCE N 822178, W 65,00 FEET; THENCE N 44″11’44’ W 90,00 FEET; THENCE N 60’26’01’ W 120.00 FEET; THENCE N 53’n 40’W 283,32 FEET; THENCE N 6645’48’ W 235.94 FEET; THENCE N 33’2356″W 100-00 FEET, THENCE N 53’55’35″W 105.97 FEET; THENCE S 83’57’23W 65.97 FEET; THENCE N 79’28’301 W 49.62 FEET; THENCE N 26’55’30” W 40,07 FEET; THENCE N 58’31’26’ W 101.08 FEET; THENCE N 10’07’16w W 6t06 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 89,99 ACRES AND SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD,

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, September 3, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #03-0076 Patricia Halpin and Shawn Carver, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 4′ TO CONSTRUCT DECK, PLUS VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION TO HOME AND GARAGE ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Lakeview Blvd., Lots 62 & 63, R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club
08-12-377-005
Case #03-0077 Anthony Kaczmarek, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS PERMISSION TO RESIDE IN EXISTING HOME WHILE NEW HOME IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
(EXISTING HOME TO BE REMOVED)
Dora Lane, Lots 13 & 14, R-1A
Supervisor’s Plat of Morgan Lake
08-25-476-020
Case #03-0078 Rite-Way Building & Development LLC, Petitioner APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY PLUS ALLOWANCE OF 572 SQ. FT DETACHED GARAGE WITH SETBACKS TO BE CONSIDERED ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD WITHOUT A PRINCIPAL USE
Thendara Blvd., & Onandaga Ct., Lots 21, Pt of 20, 53, 54, & 55, R-1A
Thendara Park Country Club
08-12-356-035, 08-42-356-041, and 08-12-354-007
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS-MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted.,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel,
Director

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its meeting on September 2, 2003 at 7:30 pm., the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees will consider adoption of Ordinance, which is summarized herein, to prohibit the purchase, possession or consumption of alcohol by minors, to require compliance with the Michigan Liquor Control Act of 1998, and to provide penalties and sanctions for violations thereof. A true copy of the full text of the Ordinance can be inspected or obtained at the office of The Charter Township of Independence Clerk 90 North Main Street, P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, Michigan 48347.
Section 1 of Ordinance
Sections 3-1 and 3-7 of Chapter 3 of the Independence Township Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
SECTIONS AND CATCHLINES SUMMARIES
Section 3-1. Compliance with State Liquor Control Coide of 1998 Requires compliance with the Michigan Liquor Control Code of 1998 as amended, within the Township.
Section 3-7. Persons Under 21 Provides that it is unlawful for persons under 21 years of age to
Unlawful Purchase Consumption or purchase, possess, or consume, or attempt to purchase, possess,
Possession of Alcoholic Beverages erages or consume alcohol, Defines The term “consume”, creates a
presumption of consumption based on bodily alcohol content
levels, and provides penalities and license sanctions Authorizes
a peace officer to administer % preliminary breath test or other
alcohol test to determine bodily alcohol content, provides for the
admissibility of such tests in court, identifies a penalty for
refusing to submit to a preliminary breath test, and authorizes
peace officers to notify the parents, custodian or guardian of a
person under. IS of the alleged offense. Provides employment,
educational, religious and law enforcement exceptions.
Section 2 of Ordinance
The provisions of this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon. publication as provided by law,
Section 3 of Ordinance
All ordinances or puts of ordinances conflicting with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, however, such repeater shall be to the limited extent of express conflict and shall not terminate the full force and effect of an ordinance to the extent that it regulates subject matter outside the scope of this Ordinance,
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Joan E. McCrary, Township Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
On September 16, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library, located at 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the Application by Consumers Energy for a Disruption Permit under the Right-of-Way Regulation Ordinance, to install approximately 715 feet of 2-inch plastic medium pressure gas main along Allen Road and Darcy Lane to serve new development on Darcy Lane in Section 18 of Independence Township. The application is on file With the Township Clerk’s Office and may be inspected during hours said office is open for business.

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD on August 19, 2003
Supervisor Stuart called the August 19, 2003 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Wagner, Wenger, Travis
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the agenda as amended.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended,
-Approval of Minutes of August 12, 2003.
-Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $634,731.52.
-Approval of Second Reading and Adoption -Amendment of Waldon Village Town Center PUD
3. Approval of motion to authorizing cost for Dixon Engineering to set up plans for Pressure Tank Rehabilitation – Deer Wood I & II Well House.
4. Approved motion of Bond Counsel and Financial Advisor – Water System Improvements.
5. Approved motion to accept variance from Development Design Standards, AAT Communication Tower, I-75 & M-15.
6. Approved motion to accept Carlisle/Wortman & Associates for 2004-2008 Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update.
7. Approved motion of First Reading of Amendment to Alcohol Beverage Ordinance.
8. Approved motion to table Discussion of McCord Property.
9. Approved motion of August 5, 2003 minutes as amended.
10. Approved motion to adjourn at 8:55 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Published 08/27/2003 Township Clerk

NOTICE OF HEARING OF PRACTICABILITY AND REVIEW OF
WALTERS LAKE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL
TAKE NOTICE that the Walters Lake Improvement Board will hold a public hearing on the practicability of continuing an improvement program on Walters Lake for an additional five years (2004 to 2008). The public hearing will be held at the Independence Township Library located at 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston MI at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, September 8, 2003. The improvement program is proposed to include the following:
WALTERS LAKE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET
2004 – 2008?
Improvement Annual Cost
Aquatic Plant Control $23,500
P(Herbicide Treatments and Harvesting)
Watershed Management $3,000
Fish Stocking $500
Project Oversight and Newsletter $5,500
Administration and Contingency $5,000
TOTAL $37,500
‘The amount of herbicide use and harvesting in any given year will depend on the type and distribution of plants in Walters Lake and Department of Environmental Quality permit conditions.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special assessment roll has been prepared and is on file at the office of the Oakland County Drain Commissioner located at No. 1 Public Works Drive, Waterford, Michigan for public examination during normal business hours. Said special assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing the cost of the Walters Lake Improvement Program to benefiting properties.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Walters Lake Improvement Board will meet at the Independence Township Library located at 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston Michigan immediately following the aforementioned hearing of practicability for the purpose of reviewing said special assessment roll and for hearing any objections thereto. An owner of or party with interest in real property to be assessed or his/her agent may appear in person to object to the special assessment or may protest such special assessment by letter filed with the Lake Board at or prior to the time of the hearing. Written objections may be filed with or mailed to Walters Lake Improvement Board, c/o Gayle Murphy, Oakland County Drain Commissioner’s Office, No. 1 Public Works Drive, Waterford, MI 48328-1907. Notice is also given that the owner of any real property within the Walters Lake Special Assessment District who, having made an objection to said special assessment either in person or in writing, may, within thirty (30) days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll, appeal such special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal or other court of competent jurisdiction.
Walters Lake Improvement Board
Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the September 2, 2003 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Wagner, Wenger, Travis
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the agenda as amended.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended.
-Approval of Minutes of August 19, 2003.
-Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $136,622.48.
-Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $318,679.17.
-Approval of Second Reading and Adoption-Amendment to Alcohol Beverage Ordinance.
3. Approval of motion authorizing H.R.C. to prepare plans/ specifications for water system.
4. Approved motion of Amended Resolution Tentatively Ap- proving and Setting Public Hearing Regarding SAD- Andersonville Road, Lake Lane and Lake Forest.
5. Approved motion to purchase R.F.I.D. System-Library.
6. Approved motion to hire Head of Circulation-Library.
7. Approval of Resolution Opposing House Bill No. 4919.
8. Approved motion to adjourn at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Published 09/10/2003 Township Clerk

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ANDERSONVILLE SEWER IMPROVEMENT AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Date: October 7, 2003
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI
Having received petitions from the record owners of more than 50% of the land within a proposed district, the Charter Township of Independence has tentatively declared its intent to proceed with the extension and construction of public sanitary sewer improvements to serve such properties along Andersonville Road, Lake Forest Drive and Lake Lane (the “improvements”). Based upon such petitions, the Township has tentatively decided to establish a special assessment district to defray a portion of the costs of such improvements by special assessment against the benefited properties. The improvements are intended to provide special benefits to the properties identified on the attachment to this Notice, which properties together tentatively constitute the “special assessment district.” A prior public hearing was held on June 3, 2003, concerning this matter, however additional petitions have been received for an expansion of the special assessment district and improvements to include Lake Forest Drive. The revised cost estimate and plans describing the improvements, as amended to include Lake Forest Drive, are on file and available for public inspection at the Township Clerk’s Office, which is located at 90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, Michigan.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the above time, date and location, the Township Board of Trustees shall meet for the purpose of hearing statements and objections by any interested person with respect to the petitions, proposed improvements and the proposed special assessment district.
Appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the matters to be considered at the hearing to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest, or shall be permitted to file his or her appearance or protest by letter at or before the hearing and his or her personal appearance in such case shall not be required.
JOAN McCRARY, CLERK
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
DATED: 09/02/03
PUBLISHED 09/10/03
MAILED: 09/03/03
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
(Properties to be included within the district)
08-31-451-001
08-31-451-002
08-31-451-007
08-31-451-008
08-31-451-011
08-31-452-003
08-31-452-004
08-31-452-005
08-31-452-006
08-31-452-007
08-31-452-008
08-31-476-003
08-31-476-004
08-31-476-005
08-31-476-006
08-31-476-009
08-31-476-010
08-31-479-004
08-31-479-005
08-31-479-008
08-31-479-011
08-31-479-017
08-31-479-018
08-31-479-019
08-31-479-020
08-31-452-010
08-31-452-011
08-31-452-012
08-31-452-013
08-31-452-014
08-31-452-015
08-31-452-016
08-31-452-017
08-31-452-018

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its meeting on September 2, 2003 at 7:30 p.m., the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees adopted an amendment to Ordinance No. 28 & 74, which is summarized herein, to prohibit the purchase, possession or consumption of alcohol by minors, to require compliance with the Michigan Liquor Control Act of 1998, and to provide penalties and sanctions for violations thereof. A true copy of the full text of the Ordinance can be inspected or obtained at the office of the Charter Township of Independence Clerk, 90 North Main Street, P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, Michigan, 48347.
Section 1 of Ordinance
Sections 3-1 and 3-7 of Chapter 3 of the Independence Township Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
SECTIONS AND CATCHLINES
Sections 3-1. Compliance with State Liquor Control Code of 1998.
Section 3-7. Persons Under 21, Unlawful Purchase, Consumption or Possession of Alcoholic Beverages
SUMMARIES
Requires compliance with the Michigan Liquor Control Code of 1998, as amended, within the Township.
Provides that it is unlawful for persons under 21 years of age to purchase, possess, or consume, or attempt to purchase, possess, or consume alcohol. Defines the term ‘consume?, creates a presumption of consumption based on bodily alcohol content levels, and provides penalties and license sanctions. Authorizes a peace officer to administer a preliminary breath test or other alcohol test to determine bodily alcohol content, provides for the admissibility of such tests in court, identifies a penalty for refusing to submit to a preliminary breath test, and authorizes peace officers to notify the parents, custodian or guardian of a person under 18 of the alleged offense. Provides employment, educational, religious and law enforcement exceptions.
Section 2 of Ordinance
The provisions of this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication as provided by law.
Section 3 of Ordinance
All ordinances or parts of ordinances conflicting with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, however, such repealer shall be to the limited extent of express conflict, and shall not terminate the full force and effect of an ordinance to the extent that it regulates subject matter outside the scope of this Ordinance.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
BY: Joan E. McCrary, Township Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
October 9th, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the following:
FILE PC#2003-006
Mr. Manny Kniahynycky, Liberty Investment, LLC, Petitioner
REQUEST REZONING
FROM: R-1A (Single Family Residential)
TO: PUD (Planned Unit Development)
Sashabaw Orchard Acres, Lot 1, 2, 3, and part 4 & 5
08-27-100-017, 024, 025, 026 & 027
Also
AMEND LIBERTY PUD FINAL SITE PLAN
08-27-300-007, 028, 08-27-326-001 thru 065, 08-28-400-005 & 007
TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL PROPERTY
Intended Use: Mixed Use
Common Description: West side of Sashabaw Road, North of Maybee Road
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
October 9th, 2002 at 7:30 p.m.
Located at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2003-023
TEXT AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE #83
SECTION 5.30., ARTICLE V
SASHABAW TOWN CENTER OVERLAY DISTRICT
Specific Design Standards within the Town Center Overlay District
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may Be obtained at the Township Building and Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, or by phone at 248 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, October 9th , 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to hear the following petition:
FILE PC#2003-027
Mr. Michael Clark, Twenty First Century Development,
Petitioner
REZONING REQUEST
FROM: R-1R (Rural Residential)
TO: R-1A (Single Family Residential)
Parcel Identification Number: 08-36-300-020, 021, 025 & 026
Common Description: Mann Road, East of Clintonville Road
20 Acres
Intended Use: Residential
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: September 16, 2003
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum-Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board an an issue that is not an the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes-September 9, 2003
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
New Business
1. Bid Award – Sunny Beach #2 Drainage Improvements
2. Approval of 2004 Millage Rates
3. Bid Results: Waldon Road Re-Vegetation
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

ZONING BOARD Of APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, October 1, 2003 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #03-0083 Damman Hardware, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR TENT SALE FROM OCTOBER 6th THRU OCTOBER 13th
Dixie Highway, C-3
Clarkston Oaks, Damman Hardware
08-32-201-010
Case #03-0084 Lawrence St. Croix, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT SECOND STORY ADDITION ON NON CONFORMING STRUCTURE ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Hadley Rd., Lot 6 R-1R
Irish Meadows
08-04-300-012
Case #03-0085 Keith Grable, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUEST REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 17′ TO CONSTRUCT A DECK
Onandaga Rd., Lots 1-4, R-1A
Thendara Park Country Club
08-12-303-022
Case #03-0086 Liberty Investments, L.L.C., Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 35′ TO CONSTRUCT ADDITIONAL BUILDING ON LOT WITH
NON CONFORMING WIDTH
Sashabaw Rd., Pt of Lot 1, R-1A
Sashabaw Orchard Acres
Pine Knob Missionary Church
08-27-100-027
Case # 03-0087 Road Commission for Oakland County, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE DUE TO ROAD RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION, WILL NOT MEET SIGN HEIGHT
5647 Sashabaw Rd., O Zone
Pine Knob Professional Office Building
08-27-300-010
Case #03-0088 Road Commission for Oakland County, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE DUE TO ROAD RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION, WILL NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR
SIGN AREA AND HEIGHT
5625 Sashabaw Rd., C-2 Zone
McDonalds
08-27-300-015
Case #03-0089 Road Commission for Oakland County, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE DUE TO ROAD RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION, WILL NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR
MINIMUM LOT AREA AND MINIMUM LOT WIDTH
5601 Sashabaw Rd., C-2 Zone
Bank One
08-27-300-016
Case #03-0090 Road Commission for Oakland County, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE DUE TO ROAD RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION, WILL NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING, MINIMUM LOT AREA, MINIMUM LOT WIDTH AND FRONT GREENBELT
5591 Sashabaw Rd., C-2 Zone
ACO Hardware
08-27-300-022
Case #03 -0091 Road Commission for Oakland County, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE DUE TO ROAD RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION, WILL NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR
MINIMUM LOT AREA, FRONT GREENBELT, PARKING, AND SIGN HEIGHT
5529 Sashabaw Rd., C-2 Zone
CCA (Mt. Zion Community Center)
08-27-300-023
Case #03-0092 Road Commission for Oakland County, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE DUE TO ROAD RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION, WILL NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR SIGN AREA AND HEIGHT
6215 Sashabaw Rd., C-1 Zone
Little Dana’s Deli, Hair Salon
08-27-100-021
Case #03-0093 Road Commission for Oakland County, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE DUE TO ROAD RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION, WILL NOT MEET SIGN HEIGHT/LOCATION
AND THE FRONT GREENBELT
6470 Sashabaw Rd., ML Zone
Clarkston Auto Body
08-27-201-014
Case #03-0094 Road Commission for Oakland County, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE DUE TO ROAD RIGHT Of WAY ACQUISITION, WILL NOT MEET SIGN HEIGHT, AREA, LOCATION, AND FRONT GREENBELT
6300 Sashabaw Rd., OS-2 Zone
North Sash I
08-27-201-016
Case #03-0095 Road Commission for Oakland County, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE DUE TO ROAD RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION, WILL NOT MEET FRONT BUILDING
SETBACK, SIGN HEIGHT/LOCATION, MINIMUM LOT AREA AND FRONT GREENBELT
6330 Sashabaw Rd., OS-2 Zone
Lighthouse Services
08-27-201-018
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

Notice of Public Hearing on Increasing Property Taxes
The Board of the Charter Township of Independence will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of .8288 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied in 2003.
The hearing will be held on Tuesday September 23 at 6:00 p.m. at Independence Township Fire Station 1, 6500 Citation Drive, Clarkston, Mi 48346.
The date and location of the meeting to take action on the proposed additional millage will be announced at this public meeting.
If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 12% over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved the operating revenue will increase by 20% over the preceding year’s operating revenue.
The taxing unit publishing this notice, and identified below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate.
This notice is published by:
Charter Township of Independence
Clerk’s Office
90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, MI 48346
248-625-5111

Notice of intent to issue bonds
by the
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Charter Township of Independence, Michigan, intends to issue limited tax general obligation bonds in one or more series in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $18,000,000 for the purpose of defraying all or part of the cost of acquiring, constructing and installing water supply system improvements in the Charter Township of Independence.
The bonds will bear interest from their date at a rate or rates not exceeding 8% per annum.
The bonds will be issued under and pursuant to the provisions of Act No. 34, Public Aces of Michigan, 2001, as amended, and the full faith and credit of the Charter Township of Independence will be pledged to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds as the same shall become due. The Charter Township of Independence will be obligated, as a first budget obligation, to advance moneys from its general funds or to levy ad valorem taxes on all taxable property within its corporate boundaries to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds as the same shall become due; provided., however, that the amount of taxes necessary to pay the principal and interest on the bonds, together with the taxes levied for the same year, shall not exceed the limit authorized by law. The source of payment for the bonds includes revenues to be derived from users of the water supply system of the Charter Township of Independence. The bonds also may be secured by a pledge of state revenue sharing revenues to be received by the Charter Township of Independence.
RIGHT TO PETITION FOR REFERENDUM
This notice is given, by order of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence, to and for the benefit of the electors of the Charter Township of Independence in order to inform them of their right to petition for a referendum upon the question of the issuance of the aforesaid bonds. The bonds will be issued, without submitting such a question to a vote of the electors, unless within 45 days after the date of publication of this notice a petition requesting a referendum upon such question, signed by not less than 10% or 15,000 oaf the registered electors residing within the Charter Township of Independence, whichever is the lesser, shall have been fled with the undersigned Township Clerk. In the event that such a petition is filed, the bonds will not be issued unless and until the issuance thereof shall have been approved by the vote of a majority of the electors of the Charter Township of Independence qualified to vote and voting thereon at a general or special election.
FURTHER INFORMATION Further information relative to the issuance of said bonds, the purpose of the bonds and the subject matter of this notice may be secured at the office of the Township Clerk of the Charter Township of Independence, 90 North Main Street, Clarkston, Michigan 48346.
This notice is given pursuant to the provisions of Act 34, Public Acts of Michigan, 2001, as amended.
Joan E. McCrary, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence
Dated: September 16, 2003

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland county Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
October 23rd, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the following:
FILE PC#2003-024
Mr. George Mansour, Pace Development, Petitioner
REQUEST REZONING
FROM: R-2 (Multi Family Residential)
C-1 (Local Business)
& C-4(Freeway Service)
TO: PUD (Planned Unit Development)
14.94 Acres
08-19-351-003
Proposed North Pointe of Independence
Intended Use: A Mixed Use Development
Common Description: Dixie Highway, South of I-75
Any further Information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E.McCRARY, CLERK

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, October 23rd, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346 to consider the following:
FILE #2003-028
Steven Robinson, Silverman Development Co, Petitioner
REQUEST REZONING
From: C-1 (Local Business District)
To: OS-2 (Office Service Two District)
Parcel Identification Number: Pt of 08-22-400-005
Approx 6 acres of 20 Acres Parcel
Common Description: NE corner of I-75 & Sashabaw Road
Intended Use: Restaurant & Bank
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, October 23rd, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346 to consider the following petition:
FILE #2003-029
Steven & Christina Robak, Petitioners
REZONING REQUEST
From: R-1A (Single Family Residential)
To: O (Office District)
Parcel Identification Number: 08-29-302-016 & 020
Common Description: 6950 Dixie Highway & Pinehurst Dr.
Lot 25, 26, 27, & 28, Dollar Lake Sub
Intended Use: Insurance Office
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

notice of intent to issue bonds
township of independence, Michigan
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Independence, Michigan, intends to issue limited tax general obligation bonds in one or more series in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $18,000,000 for the purpose of defraying all or part of the cost of acquiring, constructing and installing water supply system improvements in the Charter Township of Independence.
The bonds will bear interest from their date at a rate or rates not exceeding 8% per annum.
The bonds will be issued under and pursuant to the provisions of Act No. 34, Public Acts of Michigan, 2001, as amended, and the full faith and credit of the Charter Township of Independence will be pledged to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds as the same shall become due. The Charter Township of Independence will be obligated, as a first budget obligation, to advance moneys from its general funds or to levy ad valorem taxes on all taxable property within its corporate boundaries to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds as the same shall become due; provided, however, that the amount of taxes necessary to pay the principal and interest on the bonds, together with the taxes levied for the same year, shall not exceed the limit authorized by law. The source of payment for the bonds includes revenues to be derived from users of the water supply system of the Charter Township of Independence. The bonds also may be secured by a pledge of state revenue sharing revenues to be received by the Charter Township of Independence.
RIGHT TO PETITION FOR REFERENDUM
This notice is given, by order of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence, to and for the benefit of the electors of the Charter Township of Independence in order to inform them of their right to petition for a referendum upon the question of the issuance of the aforesaid bonds. The bonds will be issued, without submitting such a question to a vote of the electors, unless within 45 days after the date of publication of this notice a petition requesting a referendum upon such question, signed by not less than 10% or 15,000 of the registered electors residing within the Charter Township of Independence, whichever is the lesser, shall have been filed with the undersigned Township Clerk. In the event that such a petition is filed, the bonds will not be issued unless and until the issuance thereof shall have been approved by the vote of a majority of the electors of the Charter Township of Independence qualified to vote and voting thereon at a general or special election.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further information relative to the issuance of said bonds, the purpose of the bonds and the subject matter of this notice may be secured at the office of the Township Clerk of the Charter Township of Independence, 90 North Main Street, Clarkston, Michigan 48346.
This notice is given pursuant to the provisions of Act 34, Public Acts of Michigan, 2001, as amended.
Joan E. McCrary, Clerk
Dated: September 16, 2003 Charter Township of Independence

TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: October 7, 2003
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes – September 9, 11, 22 and 23, 2003
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Public Hearing
1. Andersonville Road, Lake Forest Drive and Lake Lane Road Improvement and Tentatively Designated Special Assessment District
Unfinished Business
1. Andersonville Road, Lake Forest Drive and Lake Lane Road Improvement and Tentatively Designated Special Assessment District.
2. First Reading of an Amendment to the Animal Control Ordinance
New Business
1. Promotion Request, Appraiser Aide to Appraiser I, Assessing Department
2. Andersonville Road, Lake Forest Drive and Lake Lane Road Improvement and Tentatively Designated Special Assessment District.
3. Participation With Waterford Hill S.A.D.
4. Liquor License Transfer Request — 6060 Maybee Road
5. Rezoning Request, from OS-2, to PUD Tom Althoff, Vision Development, Petitioner Proposed Sashabaw Car Wash, 1.35 Acres on Sashabaw Road, S. of Waldon, 08-27-201-022
6. Permission to Purchase Sewer Equipment
7. Appointment to Planning Commission
8. Appointment to ZBA
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered far action.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the September 16, 2003 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Wagner Wenger, Travis
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the agenda as amended.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended.
– Approval of Minutes of September 2, 2003.
– Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $54,915.58.
– Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $653,551.90.
1. Approved motion for Mr. Wagner and Judge Fortinberry to consider other potential locations for receipt of gift on McCord Property.
3. Approved motion to award bid of Waldon Road Re-Vegetation to WH Canon.
4. Approved motion authorizing budget adjustment for Waldon Road Re-Vegetation Project.
5. Approved motion of Resolution Approving Notice of Intent to Issue Bonds.
6. Approval motion to purchase truck for Safety Path Program.
7. Approved motion authorizing budget adjustment for Safety Path Program Truck Purchase.
8. Approved motion to enter into Closed Session at 8:22 p.m.
9. Approved motion to reopen the Regular meeting at 8:28 p.m.
10. Approved motion to adjourn at 8:29 p.m.
Published 09/30/2003 Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

LEGAL NOTICE
Lake Improvement Board For Walters Lake
Independence Township
County of Oakland, Michigan
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION AND
CONFIRMATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL
Notice Is Hereby Given that at a meeting held September 8, 2003, the Lake Improvement. Board for Walters Lake resolved to proceed with a five-year improvement program for Walters Lake (2004 – 2008) and confirmed a Special Assessment Roll for the project. Said assessments are final and conclusive unless attacked in a court of competent jurisdiction within 30 days of this notice.
This notice is being published pursuant to the provisions of Part 309 (Inland Lake Improvements) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, Public Act 451 of 1994, as amended.
Lake Improvement Board
For Walters Lake

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:

Case #03-0096 Robert R. Jones Associates, Inc., Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS EXTENSION OF VARIANCE PREVIOUSLY GRANTED FOR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION TRAILER
Deer Cross Drive, Lot 401, R-1B
Deerwood VIII
08-09-154-013
Case #03-0097 Dorothy Fischer, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 10′ TO CONSTRUCT ENCLOSED PORCH AND RAMP
Heath Ave., Lot 160, R-1A
Waterford Drayton Sub No. 1
08-34-176-003
Case #03-0098 Paula Wojtalewicz, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 390 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
Rattalee Lake Rd., Lot 5, R-1R
Bessie Foreman Estates
08-06-476-011
Case #03-0099 Joseph Sova, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY (LACKS REQUIRED WIDTH AT THE SETBACK LINE)
Hadley Rd., Acreage, R-1R
08-05-426-005
Case #03-0100 George Lang, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY:
1) WIDTH TO DEPTH
2) WIDTH AT SETBACK LINE
3) 7+ FT SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FOR EXISTING HOME
4) SETBACK AND SIZE VARIANCE FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
Clarkston Rd., R-1A
08-21-251-023
Case #03-0101 Deanna Olsen, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR GROUND SIGN, HEIGHT, SIZE, AND PLACEMENT TO BE CONSIDERED
Main St. S., O
08-29-258-012
Case #03-0102 Robert Ritchie, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 809 SQ FT FOR ADDITION TO EXISTING ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (ALREADY CONSTRUCTED) PLUS SIZE VARIANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 197 SQ FT FOR 2ND ACCESSORY BUILDING (ALREADY CONSTRUCTED)
Allen Rd., Acreage, R-1R
08-08-300-029
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA October 21, 2003 7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes – October 7, 2003
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
1. Second Reading and Adoption of an Amendment to the Animal Control Ordinance.
New Business
1. Participation With Waterford Hill S.A.D.
2. Liquor License Transfer Request – 6060 Maybee Road
3. Lake Board – Heather Lake
4. First Reading of a Text Amendment to Zoning Ord, #83, Section 5.30, Art. V Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District
5. First Reading of a Request Amendment to and Expansion of the Parks of Stonewood PUD (From R1B & MH to PUD) Clement & White Lake Rds, Approx 30+ Acres., 08-31-151-001, 08-31-126-004 & pt. of 08-31-301-001
6. Approval of Study for Subdivision Road Paving
7. MDEQ Abandoned Well Management Program
8. Approval of 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement
9. Approval of Hiring Two Sheriffs Deputies for Subdivision Patrol
10. Permission to Hire Van Driver – Senior Center
11. Replace Emergency Generator at Fire Station 2
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda Item.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the October 7, 2003 meeting to
order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Wagner, Wenger, Travis
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the agenda as amended.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended.
– Approval of Minutes of September 9, 11, 16, 22 and 23, 2003.
-Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $471,629.74.
– Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $893,628.43. Approval of Halloween Hours.
1. Approved motion of Amended Resolution Approving Petitions, Improvements Project and Special Assessment District/Directing the Preparation of a Special Assessment Roll.
2. Approved motion for First Reading of an Amendment to the Animal Control Ordinance.
1. Approved motion to Promote Appraiser Aide to Appraiser I – Assessing Department.
2. Approved motion of First Reading of a Rezoning Request, from OS -2 to PUD Tom Althoff, Proposed Sashabaw Car Wash, parcel 08-27-201-022.
3. Approval motion to purchase Stanley TracHorse from Sewer Fund Balance.
4. Approved motion authorizing budget adjustment for Purchase of Sewer Equipment – DPW.
5. Approved motion of Planning Commission Appointment.
6. Approved motion of Z.B.A. Appointment.
7. Approved motion to Hire Library Tech I – Library.
8. Approved motion to adjourn at 8:45 p.m.
Published 10/15/2003 Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
October 23, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the following:
FILE #PC 2003-031
Angelo Zervoe, Zervoe Equities, LLC Petitioner
REQUEST SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
Phase III RESIDENTIAL
Eagle Ridge of Morgan Lake PRD
Special Land Use Request: Residential
Parcel Identification Number: Pt of 08-36-201-008
Common Description: Maybee Road, East of Clintonville
Approx 16 Acres
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E . McCRARY, Clerk
Publish In The Davison Index Oct. 15, 2003

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
At a regular meeting of the Township Board held on October 7, 2003 the Board authorized a First Reading of an Amendment to the Animal Control Ordinance as follows:
AMENDMENT TO ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDINANCE CODE, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE II, SECTION 5-27 TO AMEND THE REGULATIONS CONCERNING VICIOUS AND/OR DANGEROUS DOGS THAT BITE A PERSON OR A DOMESTICATED ANIMAL.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE TOWNSHIP CODE:
Section 1 of Ordinance
Chapter 5, Article II, Section 5-27 of the Independence Township Code is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 5-27. Prospective dog bites; reporting; destruction; show cause.
(a) The owner of any dangerous and vicious dog that bites a person after May 23, 2003, or that bites a domesticated animal after November 1, 2003, shall:
(1) Report the biting incident to the Township Police Department, theTownship Animal Control Officer, if any, and to the County Animal Control Department within twelve (12) hours of the incident; and
(2) Destroy such dog humanitarianly within forty-eight (48) hours of the biting incident, except if the person bitten is a trespasser on the owner’s property or the owner is granted relief from such requirement following a show cause hearing under subsection (b).
(b) Upon a sworn complaint that an owner has failed to destroy a, dog within forty eight (48) hours of a biting incident under subsection (a), a district court or district court magistrate shall issue a summons to the owner ordering him to appear to show cause why the dog should not be destroyed or permanently removed from the Township. Failure to report the biting incident as required under subsection (a)(1) shall constitute prima facie evidence and a legal presumption that the person bitten was not a trespasser. Upon the filing of a swom
complaint as provided herein, the court or magistrate may order the owner to immediately turn the dog over to an animal control offcer, an incorporated humane society, a licensed veterinarian, or a boarding kennel, at the owner’s option, to be retained by them until a hearing is held and a decision is made for the disposition of the dog. The expense of the boarding and retention of the dog is to be borne by the owner. After a hearing, the magistrate or court shall issue its findings and opinion as to whether the dog is subject to destruction or removal under this section. If so, the court shall order the destruction of the dog at the expense of the owner, or, in the alternative, at the court’s discretion, order to have the animal permanently removed from the Township under terms and conditions which ensure such removal.
Section 2 of Ordinance
If one or more sections, provisions, phrases or words of this ordinance are declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, provisions, phrases and words of this ordinance, which shall continue in full force and effect, and to this end, this ordinance is declared to be severable.
Section 3 of Ordinance
All proceedings pending and all rights and the liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they are commenced.
Published 10/15/03 Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland county Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
October 23rd, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the following:
FILE PC#2003-024
Mr. George Mansour, Pace Development, Petitioner
REQUEST REZONING
FROM: R-2 (Multi Family Residential)
C-1 (Local Business)
& C-4(Freeway Service)
TO: PUD (Planned Unit Development)
14.94 Acres
08-19-351-003
Proposed North Pointe of Independence
Intended Use: A Mixed Use Development
Common Description: Dixie Highway, South of I-75
Any further Information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E.McCRARY, CLERK

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, October 23rd, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346 to consider the following:
FILE #2003-028
Steven Robinson, Silverman Development Co, Petitioner
REQUEST REZONING
From: C-1 (Local Business District)
To: OS-2 (Office Service Two District)
Parcel Identification Number: Pt of 08-22-400-005
Approx 6 acres of 20 Acres Parcel
Common Description: NE corner of I-75 & Sashabaw Road
Intended Use: Restaurant & Bank
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, October 23rd, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346 to consider the following petition:
FILE #2003-029
Steven & Christina Robak, Petitioners
REZONING REQUEST
From: R-1A (Single Family Residential)
To: O (Office District)
Parcel Identification Number: 08-29-302-016 & 020
Common Description: 6950 Dixie Highway & Pinehurst Dr.
Lot 25, 26, 27, & 28, Dollar Lake Sub
Intended Use: Insurance Office
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

PUBLIC HEARING
The Charter Township of Independence will hold a public hearing on November 4, 2003, at 7:30 p.m. at the Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI, for the purpose of receiving public comments on the 2004 Community Development Block Grant program year application in the approximate amount of $88,079.
Dale A. Stuart
Township Supervisor

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, November 5, 2003 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #03-0079 Theresa Petherbridge, Petitioner
(Tabled from September 17, 2003)
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR OUTDOORS SALES OF CHRISTMAS TREES PLUS SIGNAGE AND USE OF SMALL LOG CABIN FOR SHELTER
Dixie Highway, Lots 77-79, C-3
Waterford Hill Florist & Green House
08-33-302-010 & 08-33-302-011
Case #03-0103 Theodore and Michele Ginn, Petitioners
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR OUTDOORS SALES OF CHRISTMAS TREES PLUS SIGNAGE
Rattalee Lake Rd., R-1R
Corner of Rattalee Lake Rd, and M-15
08-05-300-045
Case #03-0104 Steven Herron, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION ON NON CONFORMING STRUCTURE ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Jerome Rd. and Woodhull Dr., Lots 89 & 90, R-1A
Woodhull Lake Sub No. 1
08-34-377-011
Case #03-0105 Terence Haran, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION AND DECK ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Allen Rd., Lot 15, R-1R
Allen Woods Estates
08-08-100-015
Case #03-0106 Kevin Vercauteren, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE IN FRONT YARD
Clinton Dr., Lots 146 & Pt. of 147, R-1A Drayton Highlands
08-34-404-025
Case #03-0107 Kevin Neeb, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 4′ TO CONSTRUCT COVERED FRONT PORCH
Drayton Rd., Lots 143-145, R-1A
Drayton Heights Subdivision
08-34-127-069
Case #03-0108 Scott Gilbert, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 7′, AND SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 6′ TO CONSTRUCT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Timber Ridge Trail, Lot 171, R-1A
Lake Oakland Woods No. 3
08-34-204-008
Case #03-0109 Carol Marchelletta, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 10′ TO CONSTRUCT SUNROOM
Parkridge Ct., Lot 84, R-1A
Waldon Creek
08-26-127-031
Case #03-0110 Father & Son Construction, Petitioner for William Sisk
APPLICANT REQUESTS REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 26′ AND 2nd FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 17′ TO
CONSTRUCT DECK/RA.MP/INTERIOR REMODELING ON NONCONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Cayuga Dr., and Oneida Dr., Lots 14, 15, 16 and Pt of 13, R-1A
Thendara Park Country Club
08-11-284-023
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: November 4, 2003
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not mare than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes – October 21; 2003
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Second Reading and Adoption of a Text Amendment to Zoning Ord. #83, Section 5.30, Art. V, Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District
Public Hearing
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2004 Funding Application
CDBG Reprogram 2003 Senior Center Account
Approval of 2003-2004, Sub-Recipient Agreement
Waiver of 2001 Funding
Approval of Emergency Rehab Program Guidelines
New Business
1. Authorize Supervisor to Sign 2004 CDBG Funding Application and Sub-Recipient Agreement
2. Approve Reprogramming of 2003 CDBG Senior Center Account
3. Approve Waiver of 2001 CDBG Funds
4. Approval of CDBG Emergency Rehabilitation Program Guidelines
5. Floating Retail Sales – Clarkston Youth Baseball Organization
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP Of
INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the October 21, 2003 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Wagner, Wenger
Absent: Travis
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the agenda as amended.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended,
– Approval of Minutes of October 7, 2003 ,
– Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of. $34,355,26.
Approval. of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $580,359.79.
-Approval of Blanket Purchase List.
1. Approved motion of Second Reading and Adoption of an Amendment to the Animal Control Ordinance.
2. Approved motion for First Reading of a Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance #83, Section 5.30 Art. V, Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District.
1. Approved motion of First Reading of a Request Amendment to the Expansion of the Parks of Stonewood PUD (from R1-B and MH to PUD), Clement and White Lake Roads, parcel 08-31-151-001,08-31-126-004 and part of 08-31-301-001.
2. Approved motion of Study for Subdivision Road Paving.
3. Approval motion of 2004-2008 Law Enforcement Services Agreement.
4. Approved motion authorizing hiding of two Sheriff Deputies for Subdivision Patrol.
5. Approved motion to amend Sheriff’s Department budget to allow hiring of two additional deputies.
6. Approved motion to hire Senior Center “Van Driver.
7. Approved motion to replace Emergency Generator at Fire Station #2.
8. Approved motion to participate in the Municipal Credit Grant – Senior Center.
9. Approved motion to obtain short-term financing by borrowing from the Water Fund with a long-range goal of selling bonds for Funding of the Sashabaw Regional. Drain S.A.D.
10. Approved motion to adjourn at 9:00 p.m.
Published 10/29/2003 Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
ORDINANCE NO._____
AMENDMENT TO ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Or INDEPENDENCE ORDINANCE CODE, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE II, SECTION 5-27 TO AMEND THE REGULATIONS CONCERNING VICIOUS AND/OR DANGEROUS DOGS THAT BITE A PERSON OR A DOMESTICATED ANIMAL.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE TOWNSHIP CODE:
Section 1 of Ordinance
Chapter 5, Article II, Section 5-27 of the Independence Township Code is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 5-27. Prospective dog bites; reporting; destruction; show cause.
(a) The owner of any dangerous and vicious dog that bites a person after May 23, 2003, or that bites a domesticated animal after November 1, 2003, shall:
(1) Report the biting incident to the Township Police Department, the Township Animal Control Officer, if any, and to the County Animal Control Department within twelve (12) hours of the incident; and
(2) Destroy such dog humanitarianly within forty-eight (48) hours of the biting incident, except if the person bitten is a trespasser on the owner’s property or the owner is granted relief from such requirement ,following a show cause hearing under subsection (b).
(b) Upon a sworn complaint that an owner has failed to destroy a dog within forty-eight (48) hours of a biting incident under subsection (a), a district court or district court magistrate shall issue a summons to the owner ordering him to appear to show cause why the dog should not be destroyed or permanently removed from the Township. Failure to report the biting incident as required under subsection (a)(1) shall constitute prima facie evidence and a legal presumption that the person bitten was not a trespasser. Upon the filing of a sworn complaint as provided. herein, the court or magistrate may order the owner to immediately turn the dog over to an animal control officer, an incorporated humane society, a licensed veterinarian, or a boarding kennel, at the owner’s option, to be retained by them until a hearing is held and a decision is made for the disposition of the dog. The expense of the boarding and retention of the dog is to be borne by the owner. After a hearing, the magistrate or court shall issue its findings and opinion as to whether the dog is subject to destruction or removal under this section. If so, the court shall order the destruction of the dog at the expense of the owner, or, in the alternative, at the court’s discretion, order to have the animal permanently removed from the Township under terms and conditions which ensure such removal.
Section 2 of Ordinance
If one or more sections, provisions, phrases or words of. this ordinance are declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, provisions, phrases and words of this ordinance, which shall continue in full force and effect, and to this end, this ordinance is declared to be severable.
Section 3 of Ordinance
All proceedings pending and all rights and the liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they are commenced.
Section 4 of Ordinance
This ordinance shall be effective upon publication in the manner prescribed by law.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the Ordinance set forth above was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting duly called and held on the 21st day of October, 2003 .
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK
Introduced: 10/07/03
Adopted: 10/21/03
Published: 10/15/03, 10/29/03
Effective: 10/29/03

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #03-0111 Christopher Bruce, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 14′ TO CONSTRUCT 2 STORY ADDITION PLUS REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 5? TO CONSTRUCT 3-SEASON ROOM
Washington Ave., Lots 71, 72, and Pt of 70, R-1A
Clarkston Park Subdivision
08-20-477-037
Case #03-0112 Pamela Tweed, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 5′ TO CONSTRUCT COVERED FRONT PORCH
Bluegrass Dr., Lot 28, R-1A
Clarkston Meadows Subdivision No. 3
08-20-102-007
Case #03-0113 Rockwood Bullard III, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE
SPLITTING OF PROPERTY (WIDTH TO DEPTH)
Foster Rd., R-1B
08-30-151-011 and 08-30-151-012
Case #03-0114 Randy Hosler, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS USE INTERPRETATION IN C-3 ZONE (DISCOUNT TIRE COMPANY, INC.)
Dixie Highway, C-3
08-32-201-012
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

SASHABAW TOWN CENTER OVERLAY DISTRICT AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDNANCE
(Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance)
An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 83, as amended, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, for the purpose of amending regulations concerning roofs and roof lines within the Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS
Section 1 of Ordinance
Article V, Section 5.30.5.h. (2) and 5.30.5.h.(4) of the Independence Township Zoning Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 83, shall be amended to read as follows:
5. Specific Design Standards Within the Town Center Overlay District.
a.- g. [Unchanged].
h. General Site Design and Architectural Guidelines for Non-Residential Uses. Consistent with the intent and purposes of this section set forth above, it is the intent
of the Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District to provide an environment of high quality and complementary building architecture and site design. Special emphasis shall be placed upon methods that tend to reduce the large-scale visual impact of buildings, to encourage tasteful, imaginative design for individual buildings, and to create a complex of buildings compatible with the Town Center’s streetscape.
(1) [Unchanged].
(2) Building Massing and Form.
(i) No individual building shall not exceed 50,000 square feet in size. Existing buildings in, the Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District and new buildings within the IOP. District shall be excluded from this requirement. However, the Township Board may allow buildings greater in size, provided the following minimum criteria are satisfied:
(a) Horizontal masses shall not exceed a height-width ratio of 1:3 without substantial variation in massing that includes a change in height and projecting or recessed elements.
(b) All buildings shall have variations in roof lines and roof treatment to reduce the massive scale of the structure and add visual interest. One (1) or more of the following measures shall be used: parapets of varied height, overhanging eaves, sloped or pitched roofs, front gable treatment, and/or cornice elements.
(c) The exterior of the building shall appear to have an abundance of individual uses through the inclusion of windows and varying architectural treatments, while the interior may consist of one (1) individual use.
(3) [Unchanged].
(4) Building Roofs, and Roof Mounted Mechanical Equipment.
(i) In instances where roof vents, roof-mounted mechanical equipment, pipes, and other projections and equipment on the roof, can be viewed from above, they shall be grouped together painted to match roof color to reduce their appearance, and screened from view.
(ii) In instances where flat roof areas can be viewed from below, all roof vents, roof-mounted mechanical equipment, pipes, and other projections and equipment on the root, shall be screened from view.
(iv) There shall be variations in roof lines to add visual interest.
(5) [Unchanged].
Section 2 of Ordinance
All other provisions of the Zoning Ordinance shall remain in effect, amended only as provided above.
Section 3 of Ordinance
The effective date of this Ordinance shall depend on whether the Ordinance is requested to be submitted to the Township electors for approval. A notice of intent to make such a request must be submitted within seven days of publication of the Ordinance. If such a notice has not been timely submitted, this Ordinance shall take effect on the eighth day following publication. If a notice of intent is timely filed, a petition requesting the submission of this Ordinance to the township electors must be filed within thirty (30) days of publication of the Ordinance. If such a petition has not been timely filed, this Ordinance shall take effect on the 31st day following publication. If such a petition has been timely filed, this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon the final determination by the Township Clerk that a majority of the registered electors in the Township have voted to approve it. A petition requesting submission of this Ordinance to a vote of the electors must be signed by a number of registered Township electors equal to not less than 15% of the total vote cast for all candidates for governor at the last preceding general election at which a governor was elected.
CERTIFICATION
The foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting duly called and held on the 4th day of November, 2003.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
BY JOAN E. McCRARY CLERK
INTRODUCED: 10/21 /03
ADOPTED: 11/04/03
PUBLISHED: 10/29/03, 11/12/03
EFFECTIVE: 11/20/03

TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: November 18, 2003
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more then three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes – November 4, 2003
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Public Hearing
2004 Budget
Unfinished Business
1. McCord Garden Discussion
2. Resolution to Set the Public Hearing – Andersonville Sewer S.A.D.
New Business
1. Approval of 2004 Budget
2. First Reading of a Rezoning Request from C-1 to OS2,
N.E. Corner of Sashabaw Rd & I-75, @ 6 acres, pt of
08-22-400-005
3. First Reading of a Rezoning Request from R1R to R1A,
Mann Rd., East of Clintonville Rd., @ 20 acres, 08-36-
300-020,021,025,026
4. Resolution for Van Norman Lake Special Assessment
Collection
5. Resolution for Walter’s Lake Special Assessment Collection
6. 2004 Board Meeting Schedule
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY ThE TOWNSHIP BOARD
the CHARTER TOWNSHIP
OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the November 4, 2003 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, Polidan, Rosso, Stuart Travis, Wagner,
Wenger
Absent: McCrary
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the agenda as amended.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended.
– Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of October 21, 2003.
– Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of October 21, 2003.
– Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $286,548.75.
-Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $925,001.67.
-Approval of Second Reading and Adoption of a Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance #83, Section 5.30 Art. V, Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District.
3. Approval of Resolution 2004-2005 Proposed CDBG Budget.
4. Approved motion of Reprogramming of 2003 CDBG Senior Center Account.
5. Approval of Resolution to waive Recapture of Community Development Block Grant Funds.
6. Approved motion of CDBG Emergency Rehabilitation Program Guidelines.
7. Approval of Resolution to Set Public Hearing- Andersonville Sewer S.A.D.
8. Approval motion of Sunny Beach No. 2 Drainage Improvements.
9. Approved motion to adjourn at 10:10 p.m.
Published 11/12/2003 Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

ZONING B0ARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, December 3, 2003 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Ml 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #03-0115 James Sharkey, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 25′ TO CONSTRUCT NEW HOME WITH ATTACHED GARAGE
Stone Drive, R-1R
08-05-300-051
Case #03-0116 Paul Sadows II, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 34′ TO CONSTRUCT 2 STORY ADDITION ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD Harvard Ave. E., Lot 53, R-1A
Round Lake Woods
08-01-352-008
Case #03-0117 Scott Thomas, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 8′ AND 7′ VARIANCE BETWEEN STRUCTURES FOR ACCESSORY BUILDING, ALREADY CONSTRUCTED ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Woodcreek Trail, Lot 110, R-1A
Lake Oakland Woods No. 2
08-34-228-020
Case #03-0118 Michael Petrucci, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 18′ FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY TO CONSTRUCT DECK (HANDICAP RAMP) ON COMMERCIAL BUILDING (NON CONFORMING)
Waldon Rd. & Clintonville Rd., C-1 Zone
08-25-100-001
Case #03-0102 Robert Ritchie, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS RECONSIDERATION AND CLARIFICATION OF FACTS PRESENTED AT ZBA HEARING OF OCTOBER 15, 2003 FOR SIZE VARIANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 477 SQ FT OVER THE ALOTTMENT PERMITTED FOR ACCESSORY BUILDINGS ON PROPERTY
Allen Rd., Acreage, R-1R
08-08-300-029
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
December 11th, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the following:
FILE #PC 2003-032
Robert C. Schlatterbeck, Petitioner
Section 5.15
REQUEST SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
Home Occupation
R-1R (Rural Residential District)
Article XI, Section 11.5,1., section 8.04,6
Special Land Use Request: Residential Home Occupation
Parcel Identification Number: 08-03-102-019
Common Description: Horseshoe Circle, Lot 33
Equestrian Lake Village
Approx 3 Acres
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, Clerk

SYNOPSIS
Supervisor Stuart called the November 18, 2003 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wenger
Absent: Wagner
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the agenda as amended.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended.
– Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of November 4,
2003.
– Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $46,901.29
– Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount
of $603,400.73.
3. Approval motion to accept the withdrawal of the court’s use of McCord property in Independence Township and declaring the property not available for use by the Court for gardening purposes.
4. Approved motion reimbursing the Clarkston Rotary, Robert Fleming and five other organizations that gave donations to the alternative sentencing/garden program.
5. Approval of budget transfer with regard to reimbursement of McCord garden donations.
6. Approved motion to rescind the previous Resolution to Set Public Hearing -Andersonville Sewer S.A.D.
7. Approval of expenditure of $8,200 for Landscape Concept Plans/Construction Documents for Holcomb Road.
8. Approval motion of budget transfer for above expenditure.
9. Approved Independence Township 2004 General Appropriations Act.
10. Approved First Reading of a Rezoning Request from R1R to R1A Mann Rd., East of Clintonville Rd., @ 20 acres, 08-36-300-020,021,025,026
11. Approved purchase of vehicles for Fire Department.
12. Approved Liquor License Transfer – Liberty Golf and Banquet.
13. Approved Agreement far Van Norman Lake Special Assessment Collection including a one percent fee.
14. Approved Agreement for Walters Lake Special Assessment Collection including a one percent fee.
15. Approval or 2004 Board Meeting schedule.
16. Approved motion to enter into Closed Session at 9:05 p.m.
17. Approved motion to reopen the Regular Meeting at 10:12 p.m.
18. Approved motion to adjourn at 10:13 p.m.
Published 11/26/2003 Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: December 2, 2003
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes – November 18, 2003
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Second Reading and Adoption of a Rezoning Request from R1R to R1A, Mann Rd., East of Clintonville Rd., @ 20 acres, 08-36-300-020,021,025,026
New Business
1. Request Final Plat Approval -Hidden Acres
2. Certified Business Park Program Proposal
3. MDOT Annual Application/Permit for ROW
4. Appointment to Planning Commission
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
TEST/PRODUCTION WELLS
CONTRACT NO. 1
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
Sealed proposals for the construction of the Water System Improvements Project. Test/Production Wells, Contract 1A, will be received by the Township Clerk for the Charter Township of Independence, 90 North Main Street, P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, Michigan 48347, until 10:00 a.m., Local Time on Wednesday, December 12, 2003, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read.
Bidders shall review and comply with the Instructions to Bidders, which are incorporated by reference, and carefully review all Contract Documents, as defined in the Instructions to Bidders. Bids submitted after the exact time specified for receipt will not be considered.
The Contracts will consist of the following principal items of work and appurtenances as specified herein and shown on the Contract Drawings.
Description of Work
1. Construct four (4) new minimum 12″ diameter test/production wells with nominal capacities ranging from 750 gpm to 1000 gpm.
2. Perform hydrogeologic assessments, water quality and radiological testing all in accordance with the requirements of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
The project will be fast-tracked and will require the services of a well driller with appropriate experience, equipment and labor to complete the project on schedule.
Copies of the Plans and Specifications and Proposal Forms may be secured on or after Thursday, December 4, 2003 at the offices of Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc., Consulting Engineers, 555 Hulet Drive, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302-0360.
A non-refundable payment of Ten ($10.00) Dollars, CHECK ONLY, payable to “Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc.” will be required for each set of Drawings and Specifications. Drawings and Specifications can be shipped by U.P.S. ground for a shipping and handling charge of Ten ($10.00) Dollars, CHECK ONLY, nonrefundable, to Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc.
Proposals submitted by Contractors who have been debarred, suspended, or made ineligible by any Federal Agency will be rejected.
Each bidder agrees to waive any claim it has or may have against the Owner, the Architect/Engineer, and their respective employees, arising out of or in connection with the administration, evaluation, or recommendation of any bid.
Each bid proposal shall be submitted on the proposal forms provided and shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond, executed by the bidder and Surety Company, payable to the Township in the amount of Five Percent (5%) of the accompanying bid. Proposal Guarantee shall provide assurance that the bidder will, upon acceptance of the bid, execute the necessary Contract with the Township. No bid may be withdrawn after scheduled closing time for receiving bids for at least sixty (60) days.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Performance, Labor and Material, and Maintenance and Guarantee Bonds.
The Owner reserves the right to accept any bid, or reject any or all bids, to waive any or all informalities not involving price, time, or changes in the work, to negotiate contract terms with the successful bidder, and the right to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive, unbalanced, or conditional bids. Also, the Owner reserves the right to reject the bid of any bidder if the Owner believes it would not be in the best interest of the project to make an award to that bidder, whether because the bid is not responsive or the bidder is unqualified, of doubtful financial ability, or fails to meet any other pertinent standard or criteria established by the Owner.
No Proposal will be received unless made on blanks furnished and delivered to the Township Clerk on or before 10:00 a.m., Local time, December 12, 2003.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Ms. Joan McCrary, Township Clerk
Published in Clarkston News, on December 3, 2003

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, December 17, 2003 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #03-0119 Robert Fender, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY (LACKS LOT WIDTH AND T-TURNAROUND)
Townview, Acreage, R-1B
08-20-304-007
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE examined at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111 .
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: December 16, 2003
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes – December 2, 2003
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
New Business
1. Project Plan – Bid Award Test Production Wells
2. Request Final Plat Approval – Hidden Acres
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY TOWNSHIP BOARD
Supervisor Stuart called the December 2, 2003 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the agenda as amended.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended.
– Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of November 18, 2003.
– Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $21,297.12.
-Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $715,585.77.
– Second Reading and Adoption of Rezoning Request from R-1R to R-1A Mann Road, East of Clintonville, approximately 20 acres, 08-36-300-020,021,025,026.
3. Approval motion awarding bid – Pressure Tank Repair, Deerwood to Dave Cole Decorators.
4. Approved motion for MDOT Annual Application/Permit for ROW.
5. Approval of Appointment to Planning Commission.
6. Approved motion to adjourn at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk
Published 12/10/2003

At a Regular meeting of the Township Board held on December 2, 2003 the Board authorized a Second Reading and Adoption of a Rezoning Request from R1R to R1 A, Mann Rd., East of Clintonville Rd., @ 20 acres, 08-36-300- 020,021,025,026 as follows:
The motion to approve this amendment was offered by Travis, supported by Rosso, the vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes.: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger. Nays: None. Absent: None. The motion carried.
The ordinance amendment is effective immediately upon publication.

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP
OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the December 16, 2003 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis,
Wagner, Wenger
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the agenda as submitted.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended.
– Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of De-
cember 2, 2003.
– Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of
$505,268.05.
3. Approval motion of Bid Award for Test Production Wells.
4. Approved motion entering into contract with Inland Lake Landscaping for Hillview/Waldon Creek Phase III Driveway Proposals.
5. Approved motion of Second Reading and Adoption Request of Revised Concept Development Plan, Eagle Ridge at Morgan Lake PUD.
6. Approved motion of Final Plat Approval for Hidden Acres.
7. Approved motion to adopt the Emergency Response Cost Recovery – Schedule of Costs.
8. Approved motion authorizing the signing of the RCOC Agreement – Sashabaw Road Drainage.
9. Approval of Accounts payable Check Run in the amount of $583,825.13.
10. Approved motion to enter into Closed Session at 8:10 p.m.
11. Approved motion to reopen the Regular Meeting at 9:22 p.m.
12. Approved motion to adjourn at 9:23 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk
Published 12/24/2003

StATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY of OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE aMENDING
THE MORGAN Lake
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMEnt
An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 83, as amended, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, for the purpose of amending the Morgan Lake Planned Residential. Development situated in Sections 25 and 36 of the Township, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to amend the concept development plan for the undeveloped residential and clubhouse phases of the PRD and to amend the regulations applicable to and infrastructure for the development and use of the property under the PRD.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
The approximately 336 acres of property in the Northwest and Southwest 1/4s of Section 25, the East 1/2 of Section 36 of the Charter Township of independence more particularly described on the attached legal description (the “Property”), was previously re-classified in the Zoning Ordinance and on the Zoning Map as PRD, Planned Residential Development, subject to and in accordance with that certain amendment to the Zoning Ordinance entitled “Ordinance Granting Morgan Lake Planned Residential Development,” adopted on November 1, 1994, and amended on October 17, 1995, inclusive of a Concept Development Plan (as previously supplemented), Concept Development Plan Text/Narrative (as previously supplemented), Permit Conditions (as previously supplemented), Development Agreement (as previously supplemented) and other documentation (as previously supplemented) set forth in said amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (the “Original Morgan Lake PRD Ordinance, as amended?).
Section 2 of Ordinance
An amendment to the Morgan Lake Planned Residential Development rezoning is granted subject to, and all development and use of the Property shall be under and in conformity with, the Original Morgan Lake PRD Ordinance, as amended, and the following documents, plans, permits, agreements and amendments to the Morgan Lake Planned Residential Development Concept Development Plans (as previously supplemented), Narrative (as previously supplemented), Permit Conditions (as previously supplemented), Development Agreement (as previously supplemented), Conservation Easements (as previously supplemented), and PRD Affidavit (as previously supplemented):
1. The Amended Concept Development Plan Narrative/Text and Amended Concept Development Plans, dated October 13, 2003, as revised to-date, and only as approved by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees.
2. The First Amendment to Permit Conditions for the Morgan Lake Planned Residential Development.
3. The First Amendment to Development Agreement for Morgan Lake Planned Residential Development.
4. The Conservation Easement — Open Space and Conservation Easement — Wetlands, and Escrow Agreement (pertaining to said Conservation Easements), dated October 25, 1995, which are reflected in that certain Affidavit Providing Notice of Escrow Agreement recorded at Liber 15787, Pages 512-514, Oakland County Records, and further referenced at Liber 23566, Page 220 Oakland County Records.
5. Agreement Implementing Tree Preservation and Clearing Plan, dated March 1, 1996.
6. Any and all permits issued by the Township within the Morgan Lake PRD subsequent to approval of the Original Morgan Lake PRD Ordinance, as amended.
7. Any and all other written agreements entered into between the Township and owners of property within the Morgan Lake PRD subsequent to approval of the Original Morgan Lake PRD Ordinance, as amended.
8. Any and all conditions of approval of the Independence Township Board of Trustees and Planning Commission pertaining to the proposed amendments to the Morgan Lake Planned Residential Development.
9. Recordation with the Oakland County Register of Deeds Office of an Affidavit by the owner of the Property affected prior to commencement of construction and prior to the sale of any property in the as yet undeveloped portions/phases of the Morgan Lake Planned Residential Development Property, containing the legal description of the entire Morgan Lake PRD, specifying the date of approval of this amendment to the Morgan Lake Planned Residential Development and declaring that all future development of the Property has been authorized, restricted and required to be carried out in accordance with the Original Morgan Lake PRD Ordinance, as amended, and this ordinance.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Amended only as specified in this Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, including without limitation the Original Morgan Lake PRD Ordinance, as amended, shall retrain in full force and effect.
Section 4 of Ordinance
The provisions of this Ordinance a shall become effective eight (8) days from the date of publication, unless a notice of intent to file a petition requesting submission of this Ordinance to a vote of the Township electors is filed within seven (7) days of publication. If the notice of intent is filed within seven (7) days of publication, the Ordinance shall take effect thirty-one (31) days from the date of publication, unless a petition determined to be adequate by the Township Clerk is filed within thirty (30) days of publication, the Ordinance shall be submitted to a vote of the Township electors, and if approved, the effective date of the Ordinance will be the date that voter approval is determined. A petition requesting submission of this Ordinance to a vote of the township electors shall be deemed adequate by the Township Clerk if it is signed by a number of registered electors residing in the portion of the Township outside the limits of cities and villages equal to not less than fifteen (15%) percent of the total vote cast for all candidates for governor at the last preceding general election at which a governor was elected.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of independence on the 16th day of December, 2003.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Joan E. McCrary, Clerk
INTRODUCED: 07/15/03
ADOPTED: 12/16/03
EFFECTIVE: 01/08/04
PUBLISHED: 12/24/03
Property Description Exhibit
T4N, R9E, SEC 25 & 36 OAKLAND COUNTY CONDOMINIUM PLAN NO 975 THE RIDGE AT MORGAN LAKE GOLF CLASSIC CONVERTABLE AREA L 16227 P 193
5-14-96 FR 001 TO 004, 007, 401-001, 007 &426-033
5-15-02 CORR TO 245.41 A
T4N, R9E, SEC 25 S 1/2 OF SE 1/4 OF NW 1/4 20 A J266

Charter township of independence
TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: January 6, 2004
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes — December 1 6, 2003 and December 18, 2003
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
New Business
1. Clinton River Watershed Council- 2004 Membership
2. Discussion Regarding Proposed Pipeline Route
3. Sashabaw Plains Cemetery
4. DPW Reclassification
5. Non-Union Salary Discussion
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
January 8th, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the following:
FILE #PC 2002-043
Andrew Manning, Detroit Edison Co., Petitioner
REQUEST SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
Wireless Communication Facilities
Section 5.11., Section 5.15
OS-2 Zone (Office Service Two District)
Article XXVIII
Special Land Use Request: Communications Tower for De- troit Edison Co Use Only
Parcel Identification Number: 08-27-251-008
Common Description: NE Corner Sashabaw & Bow Pointe Drive
Approx 3 Acres
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, Clerk

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, January 21, 2004 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #03-0064 Mary and Robert Bauer, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST EXTENSION OF VARIANCE
PREVIOUSLY GRANTED ON JULY 16, 2003 FOR A FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 38′ FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY, SIDE YARD SET- BACK VARIANCE OF 25 FEET, PLUS SIZE VARIANCE OF 45 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT ATTACHED GARAGE
ON NON CONFORMING LOT of RECORD
Clintonville Rd., R-1R
08-36-300-003
Case #04-0001 Wendell Stringer, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 201 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT 2nd GARAGE (DETACHED)
Waldon Rd., Lot 2, R-1A
Pine Knob Estates
08-26-126-003
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further
Information call (248) 625-8IIl .
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary, Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

Township Board Agenda 7 p.m., January 20, 2004
7:00 p.m. Closed Session – Real Estate Contract
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes – January 6, 2004
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
1. Clarkston Creek Transaction
2. Second Payment Approval for Carlisle/Wortman & Associates for 2004-2008 Master Plan Updating
New Business
1. Appeal of Wetland Board Decision: Lots 84 and 85, Round Lake Woods
2. Liberty Investments First Rights of Refusal
3. First Reading of a Rezoning Request, from C-1 to OS-2, NE corner Sashabaw & I-75, 6+ acres of 20 Acres, Part of 08-22-400-005
4. First Reading of a Rezoning Request, from R1A to PUD, Sashabaw Orchard Acres, Lot 1,2,3 and Part of 4 & 5, 08-27-100-017, 024, 025, 026, 027
5. Amend Liberty PUD Final Site Plan (to Include Additional Property) West side of Sashabaw Rd. N. of Maybee Rd., 08-27-300-007, 028, 08-27-326-001 thru 065, 08-28-400-005 & 007
6. Ambulance Purchases
7. North Oakland County Mutual Aid Interlocal Agreement
8. Safety Path Committee Recommendations for 2004 Path Construction
9. Adoption of Revised Safety Path Master Plan
10. Appointments
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP
Of INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the January 6, 2004 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at tire Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger
Absent: Kelly
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of Resolution Observing the School Board
Recognition Month.
2. Approval of the agenda as submitted.
3. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended.
-Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of December
16, 2003 and the Special Meeting dated December 18,
2003.
-Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of
$257,095.53.
-Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the
amount of $354,788.20.
4. Approval motion of Clinton River Watershed Council
2004 Membership.
5. Approved motion of DPW Reclassification.
6. Approved motion to adopt the Non-Union Salary recommendations as submitted.
7. Approved motion to adjourn at 8:00 p.m.
Published 1/14/2004 Respectfully Submitted,
Joan. E. McCrary
Township Clerk

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, February 4, 2004 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following case:
Case #04-0002 Mary Halpin, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY (PROPOSAL DIMINISHES LOT WIDTH AND AREA
OF ONE PARCEL – NON CONFORMING)
Lakeview Blvd., Lots 62 & 63, R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club
08-12-377-005
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-5111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

Township board agenda 7:30 p.m. DATE: February 3, 2004
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes – January 20, 2004
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
1. Clarkston Creek Transaction
2. Discussion of Certified Industrial Park Designation
3. Second Reading and Adoption of a REzoning Request, from OS-2 to PUD Tom Althoff, Vision Development, Petitioner Proposed Sashabaw Car Wash, 1/35 Acres on Sashabaw Road, S. of Waldon, 08-27-201-022.
New Business
1. One Day Liquor License – Everest Academy
2. Ambulance Purchases
3. North Oakland County Mutual Aid Interlocal Agreement
4. Library REclassifications
5. Update of DWRF Project Plan
6. Water and Sewer Rate Study
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

synopsis taken by the township board: January 20, 2004
the charter township of independence
Supervisor Stuart called the January 20, 2004 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approved motion to enter into Closed Session at 7:00 p.m.
2. Approval of the Agenda as amended.
3. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended.
-Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 6,
2004.
– Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of
$987,780.85.
– Approval of Blanket Purchase Requisitions for 2004.
– Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $1,145,065.83.
4. Approved decision of Wetland Board regarding request for Wetland Permit for Round Lake Woods Subdivision.
5. Approved motion of a First Reading of a Rezoning Request from C-1 to OS-2, Sashabaw & I-75, part of 08-22-400-005.
6. Approved motion of a First Reading of a Rezoning Request from R1A to PUD, Sashabaw Orchard Acres, 08-27-100-017, 024 through 027.
7. Approved motion of a First Reading of an Amendment to Liberty PUD Final Site Plan, 08-27-300-007, 028, 08-27-326-001 through 065; 08-28-400-005 & 007.
8. Approved motion of Safety Path Committee Recommendations for 2004 Path Consturciton and Engineering costs for a total of $561,763.13.
9. Approved motion of Revised Safety Path Master Plan.
10. Approved motion of REquest to apply for Specialized Services Grant with SMART.
11. Approved motion of Planning Commission reappointments.
12. Approved motion to adjourn at 9:50 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk
Published 1/25/2004

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals twill meet Wednesday, February 18, 2004 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #04-0003 Douglas Meyers Petitioner for ACO Inc.,
APPLICANT REQUESTS OUTDOOR STORAGE OF SEASONAL PRODUCTS (MARCH 1st THRU AUGUST 31st) PLUS ALLOWANCE OF PERMANENT PROPANE HOLDING CAGE TO
SIDE OF BUILDING
Sashabaw Road, C-2 Zone
ACO Inc.
08-217-300-022
Case #04-0004 Troy and Shivonne Bloomenrader, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST 2nd FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 50′ TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION ON NON CONFORMING LOT
OF RECORD (CONSTRUCTION STARTED)
Ortonville Rd., & Hickory Trail, Part of Lot 24, R-1R
Independence Farms
08-08-400-006
Case #04-0005 Terry Nunley, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 8? TO CONSTRUCT DECK (ALREADY CONSTRUCTED)
Village Ct., Lot 11, PUD
Parks of Stonewood., Village Park
08-30-401-028
Case #04-0006 Robert Johnston, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 5′ TO CONSTRUCT DECK
North Village Dr., Lot 41, PUD
Parks of Stonewood, Village Park
08-30-451-026
Case #04-0007 Noland and Angela Golub, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 11′ TO CONSTRUCT NEW HOME ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Whipple Lake Rd., Lot 21, R-1R
Supervisor’s Plat No. 7
08-11-100-024
Case #04-0008 Jefrey McClure, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS ALLOWANCE TO PARK COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ON PROPERTY
Clintonville Rd., R-1A
08-35-426-002
Case #04-0009 Brian Miller, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 159 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT ATTACHED GARAGE ON NEW HOME
Clarkston Rd., Lot 6, R-1A
Walter’s Clarkston Orion Acres
08-13-301-006
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

PUBLIC NOTICE
Charter Township of Independence
Bid Request
ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN-UP DAYS
The Charter Township of Independence is seeking a three (3) year contract for the disposal of non hazardous waste collected from the Township’s annual Spring Clean-up Days, held two (2) Saturdays in May. Included is the year-round 20 cyd Roll off at the DPW that gets emptied on a call in basis.
Sealed bids will be opened at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 9, 2004 at the Clerk’s Office, 90 N. Main Street, PO Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347.
Bids will be awarded at the March 16, 2004 regular Board Meeting.
Specifications can be picked up at the Dept. of Public Works. For further details, contact Linda Richardson at (248) 625-8222.
The Charter Township of Independence reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
Joan E. McCrary, Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE
Charter Township of Independence
Bid Request
ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
The Charter Township of Independence is seeking a three (3) year contract for the disposal of household hazardous waste collection from the Township’s annual Spring Clean-up Days, held one (1) Saturday in May.
Sealed bids will be opened at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 9, 2004 at the Clerk’s Office, 90 N. Main Street, PO Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347,
Bids will be awarded at the March 16, 2004 regular Board Meeting.
Specifications can be picked up at the Dept. of Public Works. For further details, contact Linda Richardson at (248) 625-8222.
The Charter Township of Independence reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
Joan E. McCrary, Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE
Charter Township of Independence
Bid Request
YEAR-ROUND RECYCLING CENTER
The Charter Township of Independence is seeking a three (3) year contract for the hauling of recyclables collected from the township’s recycling center at the DPW that is open daily and Saturdays.
Sealed bids will be opened at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 9, 2004 at the Clerk’s Office, 90 N. Main Street, PO Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347.
Bids will be awarded at the March 16, 2004 regular Board Meeting.
Specifications can be picked up at the Dept. of Public Works. For further details, contact Linda Richardson at (248) 625-8222.
The Charter Township of Independence reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
Joan E. McCrary, Clerk

The Charter Township of Independence Department of Public Works is looking for seasonal help for mowing Township properties and other miscellaneous tasks. Applicants must be 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license.
Applications are available at the Department of Public Works office located at 6050 Flemings Lake Road, Clarkston. April 1 is the approximate start date and wages are $10/hr.
Joan E. McCrary, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: February 17, 2004
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes – February 3, 2004
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Second Reading and Adoption of Rezoning Re- quest from C-1 to OS-2, NE Corner of Sashabaw & I-75, part of 08-22-400-005.
Unfinished Business
1 DWRF Project Plan Proposed Revisions
2. Approval of 2004-2008 Parks and Recreation Master Plan
New Business
1. Request for Promotion – Assessing Department
2. Support for Oakland County Historical Connections Grant
3. DPW – Post A New Position
4. Permission To Purchase New Truck – DPW
5. Approval of Festival of Fun Fireworks
6, Request to Purchase SMART Message Sign
7. 2003 Investment Report
8. Discussion of Non-Union Benefits
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business,
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called. the February 3, 2004 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the. Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the Agenda as amended.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended.
– Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of Janu- ary 20, 2004.
– Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $301,007.72.
– Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $490,152.68.
3. Approved motion entering into agreement of the Clarkston Creek: Transaction.
4. Approved motion of an initial investigation into the Certified Industrial Park Program to determine eligibility and benefit to the Township.
5. Approved motion of a Second Reading and Adoption of a Rezoning Request from OS-2 to PUD, Proposed Sashabaw Car Wash, 08-27-201-022.
6. Approved motion of a One-Day Liquor License – Everest Academy.
7. Approved motion of Ambulance Purchases.
8. Approved motion of North Oakland County Mutual Aid Interlocal Agreement without the modifications requested by Springfield Township.
9. Approved motion of Library Reclassifications,
10. Approved motion of transfer from Township General Fund to the Library Fund for Library Reclassifications.
11. Approved motion of Water/Sewer Rate Study in its entirety and approval of new rates as outlined.
12. Approved motion to increase user fees effective March 16, 2004 for all users.
13. Approved motion to enter into Closed Session at 9:55 p.m.
14. Approved motion to reopen the Regular Meeting at 10:35 p.m.
15. Approved motion to ratify the I.A.F.F. Union Contract for the term 1/1/03 to 12/31/05.
16. Approved motion to adjourn at 10:37 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk
Published 2/11/2004

ZONING BOARD OF APPeALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #04-0010 David Bonomo, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 3′ SETBACK VARIANCE FROM BODY OF WATER TO CON STRUCT SUNROOM ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Andersonville Rd., R-1A
08-31-452-004
Case #04-0011 Chris Morgan, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS A FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FOR 5.5′ TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION TO ATTACHED GARAGE
Greene Haven Dr., Lot 109, R-1A
Cranberry Lake Estates
08-17-451-019
Case #04-0012 Milzow Building Company, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR TEMPORARY SALES TRAILER AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION TRAILER
Maybee Rd, and Lorac Dr., Acreage; R-2
Trillium Village of Clarkston
08-29-454-003
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE GRANTING SASHABAW CAR WASH PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
(Text and Map Amendment to Zoning Ordinance)
An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 83, as amended, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, for the purpose of re-classifying certain property situated in Section 27 of the Township to PUD, Planned Unit Development, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, and to provide regulations for the development and use of such property.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ‘ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
The approximately 1.35 acres of property in Section 27 of the Charter Township of Independence, known as Parcel Nos. 08-27-201-022 and more particularly described on the attached legal description (the “Property”), is hereby reclassified in the Zoning Ordinance and on the Zoning Map, from OS-2, Office Service 2, to PUD, Planned Unit Development, subject to and in accordance with this amendatory ordinance.
Section 2 of Ordinance
This amendment to the Zoning Ordinance is granted subject to, and all improvement and use of the Property shall be subject to and in conformity with, the following:
1. Article XXV of the Independence Township Zoning Ordinance, as amended.
2. The PUD Plans for the Sashabaw Car Wash Planned Unit Development, inclusive of the Elevations and Plan Sheets S-1, S-2, S-3, S-4, S-5, S-6, and A-1, as revised to date, and only as approved by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees on the date of adoption of this Ordinance Amendment by the Independence Township Board of Trustees.
3. The Permit Conditions for the Sashabaw Car Wash Planned Unit Development, dated February 3, 2004.
4. The Development Agreement for the Sashabaw Car Wash Planned Unit Development, dated February 3, 2004.
5. The Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for the Sashabaw Car Wash Planned Unit Development, dated February 3, 2004.
6. Any and all conditions of the approval of the Independence Township Board of Trustees and Planning Commission pertaining to the Sashabaw Car Wash Planned Unit Development as reflected in the official minutes of such meetings.
7. All applicable Township ordinances and all design standards.
8. Recordation with the Oakland County Register of Deeds Office of an Affidavit by the owners of the Property prior to the sale or lease of any portion of the Property, containing the legal description of the Property, specifying the date of approval of the Planned Unit Development, and declaring that all future development of the Property has been, authorized, restricted and required to be carried out in accordance with this Ordinance.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Amended only as specified in this Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4 of Ordinance
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become effective eight (8) days from the date of publication, unless a notice of intent to file a petition requesting submission of this Ordinance to a vote of the Township electors is filed within seven (7) days of publication. If the notice of intent is filed within seven (7) days of publication, the Ordinance shall take effect thirty-one (31) days from the date of publication, unless a petition determined to be adequate by the Township Clerk is filed within thirty (30) days of publication. If an adequate petition is filed within thirty (30) days of publication, the Ordinance shall be submitted to a vote of the Township electors, and if approved, the effective date of the Ordinance to a vote of the Township electors shall be deemed adequate by the Township Clerk if it is signed by a number of registered electors residing in the portion of the Township outside the limits of cities and villages equal to not less than fifteen (15%) percent of the total vote cast for all candidates for governor at the last preceding general election at which a governor was elected.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence on the 3rd day of February, 2004.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By:Joan McCrary, Clerk
INTRODUCED: 10/7/03
ADOPTED: 02/03/04
EFFECTIVE: 02/26/04
PUBLISHED: 02/18/04
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT
A Part of the NW ? of the NE ? of Section 27, T4N, R9E, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan; More particularly described as commencing at the North ? Corner of Section 27, thence S 01? 41′ 28″ E 455.00 FT. along the N-S ? line to the Point of Beginning; Thence N 87? 47′ 32″ E 318.87 FT.; Thence S 01? 41′ 28″ E 184.43 FT.; Thence S 87? 47′ 32″ W 318.87 F.T, to a point on the N-S ? line of Section 27; Thence N 01? 41′ 28″ W 184.43 FT. along said ? line to the point of beginning.
Parcel Identification Number 08-27-201-022.

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
OFFICIAL NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 2, 2004 at 9:00 am.
The Board of Review will meet for public hearings at the Township Fire Station # 1 Training Room, 6500 Citation Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear year 2004 assessment appeals of value, classification and poverty on March 8, and 10, 2004 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, and on March 9, 2004 from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
The year 2004 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
If you wish to appeal your assessment, it is required that you have an appointment with the Board of Review. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office at (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. If none of the posted hours are convenient for you please call the Assessor’s Office for an alternative date and time. Please use your parcel identification number when referring to your property so that your records can be quickly accessed.
Please note that taxes are levied against the TAXABLE VALUE.
Sincerely,
David J. Kramer, ASA, CMAE3, Assessor

Agenda: March 2, 2004
7:30 p.m.township library
DATE: March 2, 2004
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum – Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes – February 17, 2004
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Presentation: www.clarkstoncalendar.org
Unfinished Business
1. Consumer’s Energy Pipeline
New Business
1. Promotion Requests – Assessing
2. Permission to Hire Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Technician
3. Non-Union Benefits
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

Synopsis taken by the Township Board: February 17, 2004
the charter township of independence
Supervisor Stuart called the February 17, 2004 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the Agenda as amended.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended.
– Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 3, 2004.
– Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $471,565.91.
– Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $550,955.95.
– Approval of Second Reading and Adoption of a Rezoning Request from C-1 to OS-2, NE corner of Sashabaw & I-75, 08-22-400-005.
3. Approved motion of revised DWRF Project-Phase I Water System Improvements as recommended.
4. Approved motion of Resolution to Adopt 2004-2008 Parks and Recreation Department Master Plan.
5. Approved motion of reclassification-Assessing Department.
6. Approved motion authorizing Library Director to apply for O.C. Historical Connections Grant.
7. Approved motion authorizing DPW permission to post Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Technician position.
8. Approved motion authorizing purchase of new truck for DPW Department.
9. Approved motion ot create a Fireworks Committee for 2004.
10. Approved motion waiving bid procedure and to purchase a SMART VMS with computer for the Sheriff Department.
11. Approved motion to hire HRC to conduct a traffic study of Spring Lake North Subdivision/Lake Waldon Village Road connection.
12. Approved motion to enter into Closed Session at 9:15 p.m.
13. Approved motion to reopen the Regular Meeting at 9:25 p.m.
14. Approved motion to adjourn at 9:26 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCreery
Township Clerk
Published 2/25/04

At a Regular meeting of the Township Board held on January 20, 2004 the Board authorized a First Reading of a Rezoning Request from C-1 to OS-2, NE Corner of Sashabaw & I-75, part of parcel 08-22-400-005 as follows:
The motion to approve this amendment was offered by Travis, supported by Wagner, the vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger. Nays: None. Absent: None. The motion carried.
The ordinance amendment is effective immediately upon publication.

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
OFFICIAL NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 2, 2004 at 9:00 am.
The Board of Review will meet for public hearings at the Township Fire Station # 1 Training Room, 6500 Citation Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear year 2004 assessment appeals of value, classification and poverty on March 8, and 10, 2004 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, and on March 9, 2004 from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
The year 2004 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
If you wish to appeal your assessment, it is required that you have an appointment with the Board of Review. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office at (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. If none of the posted hours are convenient for you please call the Assessor’s Office for an alternative date and time. Please use your parcel identification number when referring to your property so that your records can be quickly accessed.
Please note that taxes are levied against the TAXABLE VALUE.
Sincerely,
David J. Kramer, ASA, CMAE3, Assessor

charter township of independence
ZONING BoARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases.
Case #04-0013 Kathryn Caruso, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARI- ANCE OF 8′ TO CONSTRUCT NEW GARAGE
Wellesley Terrace, Lot 24, R-1-A
Waterford Hill Manor
08-32-452-008
Case #04-0014 Lindhout Associates Architects, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO ALLOW MOUNTED LIGHTING ON THE BUILDING
Clarkston Road, R-1A
Clarkston Community Church
08-21-181-004
Case #04-0015 Clarkston State Bank, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS THE FOLLOWING VARIANCES TO CONSTRUCT BANK WITH DRIVE-THRU SERVICE 1) LOT AREA
2) LOT WIDTH
3) 2ND FRONT YARD SETBACK
4) SIDE YARD SETBACK
5) PARKING AND DRIVE-THRU LANES IN GREENBELT AND SETBACK AREAS
6) NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES TO BE CONSIDERED SEE PLAN FOR DETAILS
Ortonville Road and Citation Drive, Lot 9, C-2 Zone Supervisor’s Plat No. 9
Clarkston State Bank 08-29-453-001
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

charter township of independence
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence Department of Public Works is looking for seasonal help for mowing Township properties and other miscellaneous tasks. Applicants must be 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license.
Applications are available at the Department of Public Works office located at 6050 Flemings Lake Road, Clarkston. April 1 is the approximate start date and wages are $10/hr.
Joan E. McCrary, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
OFFICIAL NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 2, 2004 at 9:00 am.
The Board of Review will meet for public hearings at the Township Fire Station # 1 Training Room, 6500 Citation Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear year 2004 assessment appeals of value, classification and poverty on March 8, and 10, 2004 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, and on March 9, 2004 from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
The year 2004 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
If you wish to appeal your assessment, it is required that you have an appointment with the Board of Review. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office at (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. If none of the posted hours are convenient for you please call the Assessor’s Office for an alternative date and time. Please use your parcel identification number when referring to your property so that your records can be quickly accessed.
Please note that taxes are levied against the TAXABLE VALUE.
Sincerely,
David J. Kramer, ASA, CMAE3, Assessor

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP board
the charter township
of independence
Supervisor Stuart called the March 2, 2004 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present; Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval motion appointing Mr. Travis as Chair for the meeting.
2. Approval of the Agenda as amended.
3. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended.
– Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $473,125.76.
4. Approved motion authorizing the Township Attorney to intervene on behalf of the Township regarding the Consumer’s Energy Pipeline.
5. Approved motion of reclassification – Assessing Department.
6. Approved motion authorizing promotion requests for Assessing Department.
7. Approved motion authorizing permission to hire Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Technician position.
8. Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $232,625.11.
9. Approved motion of minutes of the February 17, 2004 Regular Meeting as amended.
10. Approved motion to adjourn at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Joan E. McCrary
Published 3/10/2004 Township Clerk

CHARTER TOWNSHIP Of INDEPENDENCE
TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: March 16, 2004
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that Is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes – March 2, 2004
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
1 . First Reading of a Rezoning Request, from R1A to PUD, Sashabaw Orchard Acres, Lot 1,2,3, and Part of 4 & 5, 08-27-100-017,024,025,026,027
2. Amend Liberty PUD Final Site Plan (to Include Additional Property) West side of Sashabaw Rd. N. of Maybee Rd., 08-27-300-007,028, 08-27-326-001 thru 065 08-28-400-005 & 007
New Business
1. Bid Award – Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collec tion
Year-Round Recycling Center
Annual Spring Clean-Up Days
2. Goose Round Up – Cranberry Lake
3. Goose Round Up – Deer Lake
4. Springfield Township Participation: Household Waste Drop Off Program
5. Resolution – P.O.H. Hospital Location
6. Permission to Post Clerk Position – D.P.W.
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business,
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OE INDEPENDENCE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
April 8, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.
Located at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
PC #2003-034
TEXT AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE #83
SECTION 5. 03. Accessory Buildings, Subsection 1. g. Swimming Pools
SECTION 5.22. Site Condominium Projects
SECTION 5.24. Cluster Lot Development
SECTION 7.02.,4.a. Table of Off-Street Parking
SECTION 18.02.1. Permitted Principal Uses
SECTION 25.10. Site Specific Relief Authorization
ARTICLE XXX. Schedule of Regulations, FOOTNOTE, e
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may Be obtained at the Township Building and Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, or by phone at 248 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

CHARTER TOWNSHIP Of INDEPENDENCE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, April 8th, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to hear the following:
PC #2004-007
Richard D. Linnell, South Oakland Dev., Petitioners
rezoning request
from: r-1r (Rural Residential District)
TO: R-1A (Single family Residential District)
Parcel Identification Number: 08-30-300-006, 008, 010, 012, 013, 014, 015, 016 & 017
Common Description: 59.46 Acres
NE Corner Mann Road & Clintonville Roads
Intended Use: Residential Development
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence Department of Public Works is looking for seasonal help for mowing Township properties and other miscellaneous tasks. Applicants must be 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license.
Applications are available at the Department of Public Works office located at 6050 Flemings Lake Road, Clarkston. April 1 is the approximate start date and wages are $10/hr.
Joan E. McCrary, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence

STATE of MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ANDERSONVILLE SEWER IMPROVEMENT AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Date: April 6, 2004
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI
The Charter Township of Independence has received petitions from the record owners of more than 50% of the land within a proposed special assessment district requesting the extension and construction of public sanitary sewer improvements (the “improvements”) to servo the properties along Andersonville Road, Lake Forest Drive, Williams Drive and Lake Lane within the proposed district, and to defray the costs of such improvements by special assessment against the benefited properties. Based upon such petitions, the Township Board has tentatively declared its intent to proceed with the extension and construction of public sanitary sewer improvements to serve such properties and has tentatively decided to establish a special assessment district to defray a portion of the costs of such improvements by special assessment against the benefited properties. The improvements are intended to provide special benefits to the properties identified on the attachment to this Notice, which properties together tentatively constitute the “special assessment district.” Prior public hearing were held on June 3, 2003, and October 7, 2003, concerning this matter, however additional petitions have been received for expansion of the special assessment district and improvements and the above additional public hearing is being held concerning the proposed revised improvements project, revised special assessment district and added petitions. The revised cost estimate and plans describing the improvements, as amended, are on file and available for public inspection at the Township Clerk’s Office, which is located at 90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, Michigan.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the above time, date and location, the Township Board of Trustees shall meet for the purpose of hearing statements and objections by any interested person with respect to the petitions, proposed improvements and the proposed special assessment district.
Appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the matters to be considered at the hearing to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest, or shall be permitted to file his or her appearance or protest by letter at or before the hearing and his or her personal appearance in such. case shall not be required.
JOAN MCCRARY, CLERK
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
DATED: 3/16/04
PUBLISHED: 3/17/04
MAILED: 3/17/04

Zoning board of appeals
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, April 7, 2004 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #04-0016 Theresa Petherbridge, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR OUTDOOR SALES OF LAWN FURNITURE FROM MAY THRU SEPTEMBER PLUS SIGNAGE
Dixie Highway, Lots 77, 78, and 79, C-3
Townends Sub, (Waterford Hill Florist and Green House)
08-33-302-010 & 011
Case #04-0017 Ann Bahri, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO ALLOW TEMPORARY BANNER ON BACK OF BUILDING
Maybee Rd., C-1
Pine Knob Wine Shoppe
08-27-400-008
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP
OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the March 16, 2004 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the Agenda as amended.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended.
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $510,015.24.
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $473,175.76.
3. Approved Second Reading and Adoption of Amendments to the Liberty PUD Zoning, including map amendments to add parcels 08-27-300-007,028, 08-27-326-001 thru 065, 08-28-400-005 & 007 to the Liberty PUD by rezoning from R-1A to PUD and text amendments applicable to such added property and the existing retail/commercial phases of the Liberty PUD.
4. Approved bid award for Sunny Beach No. 2 Drainage Improvements.
5. Approved bid award for Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection
6. Approved bid award for Year-Round Recycling Center
7. Approved bid for Annual Spring Clean-Up Days.
8. Approved motion authorizing Goose Round-Up for Cranberry Lake.
9. Approved motion authorizing Goose Round-Up for Deer Lake.
10. Approved motion authorizing Goose Round-Up for Van Norman Lake.
11. Approved resolution to Set the Public Hearing for Andersonville Road Sewer SAD.
12. Approved motion to enter into negotiations with Springfield Township regarding Household Waste Drop Off Program.
13. Approved resolution of P.O.H. Hospital Location.
14. Approved motion to post Clerk position for DPW.
15. Approved motion of Non-Union Benefits as submitted.
16. Approved motion to waive procedures regarding Wetland permit – Oakland County Sportsman’s Club.
17. Approved motion to consider Request to Purchase Time for Retirement under MERS.
18. Approved motion to approve the minutes of March 2, 2004 as amended.
19. Approved motion to adjourn at 9:40 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk
Published 3/24/2004

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNShip of INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO.
AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE GRAnTING THE LIBERTY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
(Text and Map Amendment to Zoning Ordinance)
An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 83, as amended, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, for the purposes of: (1) re-classifying certain property situated in Section 27 of the Township to PUD, Planned Unit Development, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance; (2) adding such rezoned properties to the existing Liberty PUD; and (3) providing amended regulations applicable to the development and use of such rezoned property and applicable to the retail/commercial phases of the existing Liberty PUD.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS )FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
The approximately 177.5 acres of property in Sections 27 and 28 of the Charter Township of Independence, known as the Liberty PUD, was previously re-classified in the Zoning Ordinance and on the Zoning Map as PUD, Planned Unit Development, subject to and, in accordance with an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance adopted on October 16, 2001 (re-adopted on April 19, 2002), inclusive of a Site Plan, Permit Conditions, Development Agreement and other documentation set forth in said amendment to the Zoning Ordinance (“Original Liberty PUD Ordinance”).
The approximately 24.81 acres of property in Section 27 of Independence Township known as parcels numbers 08-27-100-017, -024, -025, -026 and -027, and more particularly described in the attached Rezoned Property Description Exhibit is hereby added to the Liberty PUD and re-classified in the zoning ordinance and on the zoning map from OS-2 and R-1A to PUD, Planned Unit Development, subject to and in accordance with this amendatory ordinance.
Section 2 of Ordinance
This amendment to the Township Zoning Ordinance and the Original Liberty PUD Ordinance is granted subject to, and all development and use of the properties described in Section 2 of this Ordinance shall be subject to and in conformity with the following:
(A) Article XXV of the Independence Township Zoning Ordinance, as amended.
(B) The PUD Plans for the Liberty Planned Unit Development Amendment, including Elevations Drawings, Plan Sheet Nos. Kleft 1 through 7, TCF LP1-00, A1-00, A5-00 and SP1-00 Landscape Plans L-1 and L-2 and the PUD Binder dated December 2003, all as revised to the date of adoption of this Ordinance and only as approved by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees and its Planning Commission.
(C) The “Permit Conditions for the Liberty PUD Amendment,” dated March 16, 2004.
(D) The “Amended Development Agreement for. the Liberty Planned Unit Devolopment,” dated March 16, 2004.
(C) Any and all conditions of the approval of the Independence Township Board of Trustees pertaining to the Liberty PUD as reflected in the official minutes of such meetings.
(F) Recordation with the Oakland County Register of Deeds office of an Affidavit by the owner prior to commencement of construction and prior to the sale or- lease of any portion of the property within the amended Liberty PUD, containing the legal description of the property, specifying the date of approval of the amendments to the Liberty PUD and adoption of this Ordinance, and declaring that all future development of the property has been authorized, restricted and required to be carried out only in accordance with this Ordinance.
(G) All applicable Township ordinances and all Township design standards for the Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District, of which this Planned Unit Development is a. part.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Amended only as specified in this Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, including without limitation the Original Liberty PUD Ordinance, shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4 of Ordinance
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become effective eight (8) days from the date of publication, unless a notice of intent to file a petition requesting submission of this Ordinance to a vote of the Township electors is filed within seven (7) days of publication. If the notice of intent is filed within seven (7) days of publication the Ordinance shall take effect thirty-one (31) days from the date of publication, unless a petition determined to be adequate by the Township Clerk is filed within thirty (30) days of publication If an adequate petition is filed within thirty (30) days of publication, the Ordinance shall be submitted to a vote of the Township electors, and if approved, the effective date of the Ordinance to a vote of The Township electors shall be deemed adequate by the Township Clerk if it is signed by a number of registered electors residing in the portion of the Township outside the limits of cities and villages equal to not less than fifteen (15%) percent of the total vote cast for all candidates for governor at the last preceding general election at which a governor was elected.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence on March 26, 2004.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Joan McCrary, Clerk
INTRODUCED: 01/20/04
ADOPTED: 03/16/04
PUBLISHED: 03/24/04
EFFECTIVE: 04/01/04
REZONED PROPERTY DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT
J-08-27-100-017
T4N, R9E, SEC 27 SASHABAW ORCHARD ACRES PART OF LOTS 4 & 5, BEG AT SW COR LOT 4, TH N 89-46-00 E 680.00 FT, TH N 363.02 FT, TH N 89-58-00 W 692.12 FT, TH SLY ALG W LINE OF LOT 4 & 5 366.20 FT T0 BEG
J-08-27-100-024
T4N, R9E, SEC 27 SASHABAW ORCHARD ACRES LOT 3
J-08-27-100-025
T4N, R9E, SEC 27 SASHABAW ORCHARD ACRES LOT 2
J-08-27-100-026
T4N, R9E, SEC 27 SASHABAW ORCHARD ACRES N 200 FT OF LOT 1
J-08-27-100-027
T4N, R9E, SEC 27 SASHABAW ORCHARD ACRES LOT 1 EXC N 200 FT

ORDINANCE NO. AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE GRANTING THE LIBERTY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
(Text and Map Amendment to Zoning Ordinance)
An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 83, as amended, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, for the purposes of: (1) re-classifying certain property situated in Section 27 of the Township to PUD, Planned Unit Development, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance; (2) adding such rezoned properties to the existing Liberty PUD; and (3) providing amended regulations applicable to the development and use of such rezoned property and applicable to the retail/commercial phases of the existing Liberty PUD.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
The approximately 177.5 acres of property in Sections 27 and 28 of the Charter Township of Independence, known as the Liberty PUD, was previously re-classified in the Zoning Ordinance and on the Zoning Map as PUD, Planned Unit Development, subject to and, in accordance with an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance adopted on October 16, 2001 (re-adopted on April 19, 2002), inclusive of a Site Plan, Permit Conditions, Development Agreement and other documentation set forth in said amendment to the Zoning Ordinance (“Original Liberty PUD Ordinance”).
The approximately 24.81 acres of property in Section 27 of Independence Township known as parcels numbers 08-27-100-017, -024, -025, -026 and -027, and more particularly described in the attached Rezoned Property Description Exhibit is hereby added to the Liberty PUD and re-classified in the zoning ordinance and on the zoning map from OS-2 and R-1A to PUD, Planned Unit Development, subject to and in accordance with this amendatory ordinance.
Section 2 of Ordinance
This amendment to the Township Zoning Ordinance and the Original Liberty PUD Ordinance is granted subject to, and all development and use of the properties described in Section 2 of this Ordinance shall be subject to and in conformity with the following:
(A) Article XXV of the Independence Township Zoning Ordinance, as amended.
(B) The PUD Plans for the Liberty Planned Unit Development Amendment, including Elevations Drawings, Plan Sheet Nos. Kleft 1 through 7, TCF LP1-00, A1-00, A5-00 and SP1-00 Landscape Plans L-1 and L-2 and the PUD Binder dated December 2003, all as revised to the date of adoption of this Ordinance and only as approved by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees and its Planning Commission.
(C) The “Permit Conditions for the Liberty PUD Amendment,” dated March 16, 2004.
(D) The “Amended Development Agreement for the Liberty Planned Unit Devolopment,” dated March 16, 2004.
(C) Any and all conditions of the approval of the Independence Township Board of Trustees pertaining to the Liberty PUD as reflected in the official minutes of such meetings.
(F) Recordation with the Oakland County Register of Deeds office of an Affidavit by the owner prior to commencement of construction and prior to the sale or- lease of any portion of the property within the amended Liberty PUD, containing the legal description of the property, specifying the date of approval of the amendments to the Liberty PUD and adoption of this Ordinance, and declaring that all future development of the property has been authorized, restricted and required to be carried out only in accordance with this Ordinance.
(G) All applicable Township ordinances and all Township design standards for the Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District, of which this Planned Unit Development is a. part.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Amended only as specified in this Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, including without limitation the Original Liberty PUD Ordinance, shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4 of Ordinance
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become effective eight (8) days from the date of publication, unless a notice of intent to file a petition requesting submission of this Ordinance to a vote of the Township electors is filed within seven (7) days of publication. If the notice of intent is filed within seven (7) days of publication the Ordinance shall take effect thirty-one (31) days from the date of publication, unless a petition determined to be adequate by the Township Clerk is filed within thirty (30) days of publication If an adequate petition is filed within thirty (30) days of publication, the Ordinance shall be submitted to a vote of the Township electors, and if approved, the effective date of the Ordinance to a vote of The Township electors shall be deemed adequate by the Township Clerk if it is signed by a number of registered electors residing in the portion of the Township outside the limits of cities and villages equal to not less than fifteen (15%) percent of the total vote cast for all candidates for governor at the last preceding general election at which a governor was elected.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence on March 26, 2004.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Joan McCrary, Clerk
INTRODUCED: 01/20/04
ADOPTED: 03/16/04
PUBLISHED: 03/31/04
EFFECTIVE: 04/08/04
REZONED PROPERTY DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT
J-08-27-100-017
T4N, R9E, SEC 27 SASHABAW ORCHARD ACRES PART OF LOTS 4 & 5, BEG AT SW COR LOT 4, TH N 89-46-00 E 680.00 FT, TH N 363.02 FT, TH N 89-58-00 W 692.12 FT, TH SLY ALG W LINE OF LOT 4 & 5 366.20 FT T0 BEG
J-08-27-100-024
T4N, R9E, SEC 27 SASHABAW ORCHARD ACRES LOT 3
J-08-27-100-025
T4N, R9E, SEC 27 SASHABAW ORCHARD ACRES LOT 2
J-08-27-100-026
T4N, R9E, SEC 27 SASHABAW ORCHARD ACRES N 200 FT OF LOT 1
J-08-27-100-027
T4N, R9E, SEC 27 SASHABAW ORCHARD ACRES LOT 1 EXC N 200 FT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
April 8, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.
Located at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
PC #2003-034
TEXT AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE #83
SECTION 5. 03. Accessory Buildings, Subsection 1. g. Swimming Pools
SECTION 5.22. Site Condominium Projects
SECTION 5.24. Cluster Lot Development
SECTION 7.02.,4.a. Table of Off-Street Parking
SECTION 18.02.1. Permitted Principal Uses
SECTION 25.10. Site Specific Relief Authorization
ARTICLE XXX. Schedule of Regulations, FOOTNOTE, e
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may Be obtained at the Township Building and Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, or by phone at 248 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, CLERK

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Date: April 6, 2004
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road
Clarkston Mi
The Charter Township of Independence has received petitions from the record owners of more than 50% of the land within a proposed special assessment district requesting the extension and construction of public sanitary sewer improvements (the “improvements”) to serve the properties along Andersonville Road, Lake Forest Drive, Williams Drive and Lake Lane within the proposed district, and to defray the costs of such improvements by special assessment against the benefited properties. Based upon such petitions, the Township Board has tentatively declared its intent to proceed with the extension and construction of public sanitary sewer improvements to serve such properties and has tentatively decided to establish a special assessment district to defray a portion of the costs of such improvements by special assessment against the benefited properties. The improvements are intended to provide special benefits to the properties identified on the attachment to this Notice, which properties together tentatively constitute the “special assessment district.” Prior public hearings were held on June 3, 2003, and October 7, 2003, concerning this matter, however additional petitions have been received for expansion of the special assessment district and improvements and the above additional public hearing is being held concerning the proposed revised improvements project, revised special assessment district and added petitions. The revised cost estimate and plans describing the improvements, as amended are on file and available for public inspection at the Township Clerk’s Office, which is located at 90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, Michigan.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the above time, date and location, the Township Board of Trustees shall meet for the purpose of hearing statements and objections by any interested person with respect to the petitions, proposed improvements and the proposed special assessment district.
Appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the matters to be considered at the hearing to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest, or shall be permitted to file his or appearance or protest by letter at or before the hearing and his or her personal appearance in such case shall not be required.
JOAN MCCRARY, CLERK
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
DATED: 3/16/04
PUBLISHED: 3/17/04 & 3/31/04
MAILED: 3/17/04
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April 6, 2004 Township board agenda
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: April 6, 2004
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Public Hearing – Special Assessment District
1. Andersonville Sewer Improvement and SAD
Presentation
Unfinished Business
1. Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling
2. Permission to Hire Clerk
New Business
1. Andersonville Sewer Improvement and SAD
2. Discussion Regarding Limitation of Docks on Lakes
3. Approval of Wetland Permit
4. Poppy Sales
S. Sanitary Pump Station Improvements
8. Approval of Plant -a-Row Community Garden
7. 2004 Road Chloride Program
8. MMRMA Risk Insurance Renewal
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ZONING BOARD Or APPEALS
The Independence Township Board, of Appeals will meet Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #04-0018 Richard Brozovich, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 13′ FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY AND REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 11′ TO CONSTRUCT DECK
Perry Lake Rd., R-1A
08-20-278-035
Case #04-0019 Scott Blomberg, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE OF 37′ FROM A BODY OF WATER FOR SEPTIC
Vandewater Ave., Lots 93 & 94, R-1A
Lakeland Vale
08-33-327-006 & 007
Case #04–0020 Richard Walker, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 57′ FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT Of WAY TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Hadley Rd,, Lot 8, R.-1R
Irisli Meadows
08-04-300-038
Case #040021 Charles and Annette Krecek, Petitioners
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO SPLIT PROPERTY
(WT-DTI–f TO DEPTH) AND TO KEEP EXISTING DETACHED
GARAGE ON PARCEL WITHOUT A PRINCIPAL USE, EXISTING PLACEMENT AND SETBACKS TO BE CONSIDERED
Eastview Rd., Lot 32, R-1A
Supervisor’s Plat No, 6
08-35-226-014
Case #04-0022 Ron Almas, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 24′ TO CONSTRUCT NEW HOME
Harding Ave., .Lots 29 & 30, R-1A
Lakeland `Wale
08-33-328-022
Case #04-0023 Timothy and. Fran Warner, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 28′ FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY TO CONSTRUCT NEW HOME
Maybee Rd., Pt, of Lot 35, Parcel B, R-1A
Supervisor’s Plat No. 6
08-35-226-051
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

PUBLIC NOTICE
Charter Township of Independence
Re-Bid Request ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
The Charter Township of Independence is seeking a three (3) year contract for the disposal of household hazardous waste collected during the Township’s annual Spring Clean-up Days, held one (1) Saturday in May from 8:00 am. to 3:00 p.m.
Sealed bids will be opened at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 14, 2004 at the Clerk’s Office, 90 N. Main Street, PO Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347.
Bids will be awarded at the April 20, 2004 regular Board Meeting.
Specifications can be picked up at the Dept. of Public Works. For further details, contact Linda Richardson at (248) 625-8222.
The Charter Township of Independence reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
Joan E. McCrary, Clerk

TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: April 20, 2004
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes – April 6, 2004
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
1. Bid Award – Household Hazardous Waste
New Business
1. DTE Energy-Outdoor Gathering Approval, 2nd & 3rd Stage Events.
2.Sewer Rate Increase
3. Wetland Ordinance Amendments
4. Fire Millage Proposals
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the April 6, 2004 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the Agenda as submitted.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended.
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $902,792.29.
Approval of A.P. Check Run in the amount of $1,053,515.76.
Approval of Heather Lake Goose Round Up.
3. Approved motion authorizing the Supervisor to sign the petition of Bay Court for Andersonville Sewer Improvement SAD.
4. Approved motion to rescind March 16, 2004 motion awarding 3 year contract for Household Hazardous Waste Day to Genesee Waste Services with permission to re-bid with a recommendation at the next meeting.
5. Approved motion to collect al! three colors of glass and stay with original motion to award the contract for recycling to Waste Management.
6. Approved lateral transfer from Parks and Recreation Department to Department of Public Work’s clerk position.
7. Approved motion to adopt Amended Resolution Approving Petitions, Improvements Project and Special Assessment District and Directing the Preparation of a Special Assessment Roll.
8. Approved motion authorizing Township Attorney to prepare information on the Limitation of Docks on Lakes.
9. Approved motion granting permission to the American Legion to distribute poppies May 13-15 for poppy sales.
10. Approved motion authorizing DPW Director to have preparation of plans and go out for bids regarding Sanitary Pump Station Improvements.
11. Approved motion of Plant-A-Row Community Garden in concept only.
12. Approved motion to enter into contract with Road Maintenance for 2004 Chloride Program at a cost of $.06/foot per application.
13. Approved motion to renew MMRMA Risk Insurance Agreement effective April 15, 2004.
14. Approved motion to approve the minutes of March 16, 2004 as amended.
15. Approved motion to adjourn at 10:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Published 4/14/2004 Township Clerk

independence township
OFFICIAL PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence 2016 March Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 9:00 am.
The Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall Board Room located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear appeals of 2016 assessed value (50% of market value) or classification, and review Disabled Veteran Exemption Affidavits and Hardship Applications on:
Wednesday, March 9th 2:00pm – 5:00pm
and 6pm – 9pm
Thursday, March 10th 1:00pm-5:00pm
Friday, March 11th 9:00am – 12 noon
Appeals are for the 2016 tax year only. If you wish to appeal your assessed value in person, you must have an appointment. Appointments can be made through the Assessor’s Office by calling (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
-Deadline to make an appointment is Thursday, March 10th at 4pm???
A resident or nonresident may also protest to the Board of Review by mail by submitting a completed and signed “Petition to Board of Review” (Form L-4035). This form is available on line at www.michigan.gov/documents/14035f 2658 7.pdf or at the Township Assessing Department. Completed petition forms along with any documentation supporting your opinion of value should be mailed to: Independence Township Assessing Department, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346 or emailed to assess@indtwp.com. Protests by mail must be received prior to the adjournment of the March Board of Review.
The Board of Review is an appeal process to review property values, not tax bills. The Board of Review has no jurisdiction over the millage rates that are multiplied against taxable values in order to calculate the tax bill. The year 2016 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
Stacey Bassi, MAAO
Independence Township Assessor
Publish: February 17th, February 24th and March 2nd

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
February 16, 2016
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Aliaga, Brown, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director; Richard Carlisle, Carlisle / Wortman Associates, Inc.; Steven A. Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, PC
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented.
E. CLOSED SESSION: None
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Trustee Schroeder; Supervisor Kittle; Greg Byrnes; Sharon Gardner
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Darwin Moore; Rob Namowicz; Greg Byrnes
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. REPORT: Supervisor’s Update (Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor)
2. PRESENTATION: Parks, Recreation & Seniors Annual Report (Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Review of Proposed Amendments to Board of Trustees – Special Rules of Procedure
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of February 2, 2016.
2. Approval of Payroll of February 12, 2016 and the Check Run of February 9, 2016, for a Total Amount of $588,612.02
3. Approval of Budget Amendment #2 – Senior Center Addition
4. Approval of Budget Amendment #2A ? Oakhill Road Project
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of 2015 Amendments to the Charter Township of Independence Master Plan ? Opportunities 2030
2. Designation of Employee as Responsible Party for Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan
3. Acceptance of Letter of Engagement and Approve Professional Services Agreement ? 2015 Financial Audit
4. Adoption of Resolution in Opposition of House Bill – HB 5016. No action taken
5. Approval to Discuss Non-Union Management Employee Compensation Plan
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Fiscal 2015 Actual to Budget Update ? December, 2015
2. Communication: Sashabaw / SB I-75 Ramp Signal Issue (Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc.)
3. Minutes: Election Commission Minutes ? August, 11, 2015
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Clerk Pallotta
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:48 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, March 2, 2016

PUBLIC NOTICE
A Special Meeting of the Independence Township Board of Trustees will be held on March 16th at 7:00 PM at the Township Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Independence, Michigan 48346, regarding the 4th Modification of Consent Judgment for the Encore at Deerhill Villas Project proposed on vacant Parcel #08-19-302-005 (approx. 26 acres, at northeast corner of Dixie Highway and Deerhill Drive).
Comments from the public will be received at the meeting and may be provided in writing (c/o Township Clerk) at the above address prior to the meeting.
Visit www.indtwp.com, click the link under ‘Township News? and then ‘Encore at Deerhill Details? for more info about this proposed project starting on March 4th

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR THE TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2016 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION
To the Qualified Electors of the Charter Township of Independence, County of Oakland:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Presidential Primary Election will be held in the Charter Township of Independence, County of Oakland on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of nominating candidates of all participating political parties for the following office:
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
Ballot for Republican Ballot for Democratic
Candidates: Candidates:
(Vote for One) (Vote for One)
Jeb Bush Hillary Clinton
Ben Carson Roque Rocky De La Fuente
Chris Christie Formerly: Roque
Ted Cruz De La Fuente
Carly Fiorina Martin J. O’Malley
Lindsey Graham Bernie Sanders
Mike Huckabee
John R. Kasich
George Pataki
Rand Paul
Marco Rubio
Rick Santorum
Donald J. Trump
AND for the purpose of voting on the following Waterford School District Bonding Proposal (For Precinct 12 ONLY):
WATERFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT BONDING PROPOSAL
Shall Waterford School District, Oakland County, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed One Hundred Million Dollars ($100,000,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, in one or more series, for the purpose of:
erecting, furnishing and equipping additions to and partially remodeling, furnishing and refurnishing, equipping and re-equipping school facilities; acquiring, installing, and equipping instructional technology for school facilities; purchasing school buses; constructing, equipping, developing and improving athletic facilities, playgrounds and play fields; and developing and improving sites?
The following is for informational purposes only:
The estimated millage that will be levied for the first series of proposed bonds in 2016, under current law, is .4999 mill ($0.4999 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a -0- net increase in debt millage. The maximum number of years each series of bonds will be outstanding, exclusive of any refunding, is approximately twenty (20) years. The estimated simple average annual millage anticipated to be required to retire this bond debt is 3.0936 mills ($3.0936 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation).
The school district does not expect to borrow from the State to pay debt service on the bonds. The total amount of qualified bonds currently outstanding is $96,170,000. The total amount of qualified loans currently outstanding is $-0-. The estimated computed millage rate may change based on changes in certain circumstances.
(Pursuant to State law, expenditure of bond proceeds must be audited, and the proceeds cannot be used for repair or maintenance costs, teacher, administrator or employee salaries, or other operating expenses.)
YES
NO
The election will be conducted in the following voting precincts:
PRECINCT # POLLING LOCATION
1 St. Trinity Lutheran Church – 7925 Sashabaw Road
2 First Congregational Church – 5449 Clarkston Road
3 Carriage House @ Clintonwood Park – 6000 Clarkston Road
4 Clarkston Independence District Library – 6495 Clarkston Road
5 Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church – 6805 Bluegrass
6 Clarkston Community Church – 6300 Clarkston Road
7 Oakland Woods Baptist Church – 5628 Maybee Road
8 Maranatha Baptist Church – 5790 Flemings Lake Road
9 Harvestland Church – 5848 Clintonville Road
10 & 11 Mt. Zion Church – 4900 Maybee Road
12 & 13 Senior Community Center @ Clintonwood Park – 6000 Clarkston Road
For assistance in determining the accessibility of the polling place locations and the availability of voting instructions in alternative formats such as audio and Braille, please contact the Township Clerk’s office.
Absent voter ballots may be obtained by contacting:
Township Clerk
Charter Township of Independence
6483 Waldon Center Dr.
Clarkston, Michigan 48346
The Clerk, or the Clerk’s designee, will be available in the Clerk’s office on the Saturday preceding the election, March 5, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., the deadline for requesting an absentee ballot which will be mailed.
For information, please contact the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5113.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
PUBLISHED & POSTED: Wednesday, February 24, 2016

independence township
OFFICIAL PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence 2016 March Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 9:00 am.
The Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall Board Room located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear appeals of 2016 assessed value (50% of market value) or classification, and review Disabled Veteran Exemption Affidavits and Hardship Applications on:
Wednesday, March 9th 2:00pm – 5:00pm
and 6pm – 9pm
Thursday, March 10th 1:00pm-5:00pm
Friday, March 11th 9:00am – 12 noon
Appeals are for the 2016 tax year only. If you wish to appeal your assessed value in person, you must have an appointment. Appointments can be made through the Assessor’s Office by calling (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
-Deadline to make an appointment is Thursday, March 10th at 4pm???
A resident or nonresident may also protest to the Board of Review by mail by submitting a completed and signed “Petition to Board of Review” (Form L-4035). This form is available on line at www.michigan.gov/documents/14035f 2658 7.pdf or at the Township Assessing Department. Completed petition forms along with any documentation supporting your opinion of value should be mailed to: Independence Township Assessing Department, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346 or emailed to assess@indtwp.com. Protests by mail must be received prior to the adjournment of the March Board of Review.
The Board of Review is an appeal process to review property values, not tax bills. The Board of Review has no jurisdiction over the millage rates that are multiplied against taxable values in order to calculate the tax bill. The year 2016 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
Stacey Bassi, MAAO
Independence Township Assessor
Publish: February 17th, February 24th and March 2nd

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ELECTION COMMISSION
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST
FOR THE
PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION
TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2016
Notice is hereby given that the Election Commission of the Charter Township of Independence will conduct a Public Accuracy Test of the computer equipment to be used for the tabulation of absentee and precinct ballots for the PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION to be held Tuesday, March 8, 2016.
The test will take place at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in the Township Hall Board Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr. ? Clarkston, Michigan 48346.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Clerk
PUBLISHED & POSTED: Wednesday, February 24, 2016

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES
C. ROLL CALL:
D. REVIEW OF AGENDA: Agenda additions or deletions require a majority vote of Board Members present.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
G. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Case #16-005, Matthew Shiebold, Petitioner, Requesting: A 17 foot rear yard setback variance from Section 4.06(D), Table 4.06 in order to construct a new home, North side of Oak Forest Rd, east of Deerhill Dr., Parcel #08-19-426-004, R-1A Single Family Residential.
2. Case #16-006, Thomas Wilhelm, Petitioner, Requesting: A 50 foot lot width variance from Section 4.19(D), Table 4.19 in order to create a lot split, 6585 Dixie Hwy., Parcel #08-32-201-012, C-3 Highway Commercial.
3. Case #16-007, Thomas Strat, Petitioner, Requesting: Two (2) total variances, 1) A 5 foot side yard setback variance and 2) A 15 foot rear yard setback variance, both from Section 4.06(D), Table 4.06 in order to construct a home on a legal non-conforming lot of record, 4145 Meyers Rd., Parcel #08-34-478-023, R-1A Single Family Residential.
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2016
I. DISCUSSION:
J. ADJOURNMENT:
NOTICE: The above requests may be examined at the Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the attention of the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o Charter Township of Independence ? Building Department; 6483 Waldon Center Drive ? Clarkston, Michigan 48346 prior to the Meeting / Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
NOTICE: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the Building Department at (248) 625-8111 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt shall be made to provide reasonable accommodations.

independence township
OFFICIAL PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence 2016 March Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 9:00 am.
The Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall Board Room located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear appeals of 2016 assessed value (50% of market value) or classification, and review Disabled Veteran Exemption Affidavits and Hardship Applications on:
Wednesday, March 9th 2:00pm – 5:00pm
and 6pm – 9pm
Thursday, March 10th 1:00pm-5:00pm
Friday, March 11th 9:00am – 12 noon
Appeals are for the 2016 tax year only. If you wish to appeal your assessed value in person, you must have an appointment. Appointments can be made through the Assessor’s Office by calling (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
-Deadline to make an appointment is Thursday, March 10th at 4pm???
A resident or nonresident may also protest to the Board of Review by mail by submitting a completed and signed “Petition to Board of Review” (Form L-4035). This form is available on line at www.michigan.gov/documents/14035f 2658 7.pdf or at the Township Assessing Department. Completed petition forms along with any documentation supporting your opinion of value should be mailed to: Independence Township Assessing Department, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346 or emailed to assess@indtwp.com. Protests by mail must be received prior to the adjournment of the March Board of Review.
The Board of Review is an appeal process to review property values, not tax bills. The Board of Review has no jurisdiction over the millage rates that are multiplied against taxable values in order to calculate the tax bill. The year 2016 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
Stacey Bassi, MAAO
Independence Township Assessor

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
January 26, 2016
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:02 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Lt. Dirk Feneley, Oakland County Sheriff’s Department; Lt. Bruce Harbin, Fire Department; Wendy Hillman, Finance Director; Chief Mitch Petterson, Fire Department
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As amended by removing Regular Business items M-4 and M-6 and adding Supervisor’s Updates under I-Presentations and Reports.
E. CLOSED SESSION: None
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Trustee Aliaga
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. REPORT: Supervisor’s Update ? Contaminated Wells on Maple Rd (Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor)
2. REPORT: Supervisor’s Update ? Deer Hill Encore Project (Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of January 12, 2016.
2. Approval of Payroll of January 15, 2016 and the Check Run of January 30, 2016, for a Total Amount of $825,734.07
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Ratification of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Labor Agreement – January 1, 2015-December 31, 2017
2. Ratification of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Labor Agreement – January 26, 2016-December 31, 2018
3. Approval of 2016 Budget Amendment ? Insurance Reimbursement PR&S
4. Request to Approve Agreement Regarding Retiree Health Care Funding – Charter Township of Independence and the Clarkston Independence District Library ? Removed from Agenda
5. Approval of Budget Amendment ? CIA Fund
6. Request to Adopt Amendments to Board of Trustees ? Special Rules of Procedure ? Removed from Agenda
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Monthly Report ? December, 2015
2. Report: Building Department Monthly Report ? December, 2015
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Clerk Pallotta; Trustee Lohmeier
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 7:26 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, February 10, 2016

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
February 2, 2016
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: Aliaga
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Dave McKee, DPW Director; Mitch Peterson, Fire Chief; Steven A. Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, PC
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As amended by adding Report: Supervisor’s Update Contaminated Wells Issue – Maple Road under I. Presentations and Reports.
E. CLOSED SESSION: None
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Trustee Schroeder
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Greg Byrnes; Lorrie English; Sue McLeod
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. REPORT: Supervisor’s Update – Contaminated Wells Issue – Maple Road (Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of January 26, 2016.
2. Approval of Payroll of January 29, 2016 and the Check Run of January 26, 2016, for a Total Amount of $1,601,966.99
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Appointment of Non-Union Employee Members to the Non-Union Employee Benefit Advisory Committee
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Future Agenda Item: Review of Project Proposal: Perpetual Care Fund Analysis: Actuarial Study and Recommended Changes Needed for Long Term Solvency
2. Future Agenda Item: Final Site Plan Approval – Encore at Deerhill Villas
3. Future Agenda Item: Adoption of 2015 Amendments to Master Plan
4. Communication: Resolution in Opposition of HB 5016 – City of Auburn Hills
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Trustee Lohmeier
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, February 10, 2016

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF
CLOSE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE
TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2016 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that an Election will be held in the:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
If you are not currently registered to vote or need to register at a new address, you may do so at the following locations and times by the close of registration deadline on Monday, February 8, 2016:
In Person:
? Charter Township of Independence Clerk’s Office – 6483 Waldon Center Drive – Clarkston, MI 48346
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm;
? Oakland County Elections Division – 1200 N. Telegraph Road – Pontiac, MI 48341
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm;
? Secretary of State Branch Offices;
? At specified agencies for clients receiving services through Family Independence Agency, the Department of Community Health, Michigan Jobs Commission and some offices of the Commission for the Blind; and
? At military recruitment offices for persons who are enlisting.
By Mail:
? Voter Registration Application: Mail application to the election official as directed on the application by the close of registration deadline on Monday, February 8, 2016.
Note: Persons registering by mail are required to vote in person unless they have previously voted in person in the state OR are at least 60 years of age OR are handicapped.
The election will be conducted in the following voting precincts:
PRECINCT # POLLING LOCATION
1 St. Trinity Lutheran Church – 7925 Sashabaw Road
2 First Congregational Church – 5449 Clarkston Road
3 Carriage House @ Clintonwood Park – 6000 Clarkston Road
4 Clarkston Independence District Library – 6495 Clarkston Road
5 Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church – 6805 Bluegrass
6 Clarkston Community Church – 6300 Clarkston Road
7 Oakland Woods Baptist Church – 5628 Maybee Road
8 Maranatha Baptist Church – 5790 Flemings Lake Road
9 Harvestland Church – 5848 Clintonville Road
10 & 11 Mt. Zion Church – 4900 Maybee Road
12 & 13 Senior Community Center @ Clintonwood Park – 6000 Clarkston Road
For the purpose of nominating candidates for the following office:
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
Ballot for Republican Ballot for Democratic
Candidates: Candidates:
(Vote for One) (Vote for One)
Jeb Bush Hillary Clinton
Ben Carson Roque Rocky De La Fuente
Chris Christie (Formerly Roque De La Fuente)
Ted Cruz Martin J. O’Malley
Carly Fiorina Bernie Sanders
Lindsey Graham
Mike Huckabee
John R. Kasich
George Pataki
Rand Paul
Marco Rubio
Rick Santorum
Donald J. Trump AND for the purpose of voting on the following Waterford School District Bonding Proposal (For Precinct 12 ONLY):
WATERFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT BONDING PROPOSAL
Shall Waterford School District, Oakland County, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed One Hundred Million Dollars ($100,000,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, in one or more series, for the purpose of:
erecting, furnishing and equipping additions to and partially remodeling, furnishing and refurnishing, equipping and re-equipping school facilities; acquiring, installing, and equipping instructional technology for school facilities; purchasing school buses; constructing, equipping, developing and improving athletic facilities, playgrounds and play fields; and developing and improving sites?
The following is for informational purposes only:
The estimated millage that will be levied for the first series of proposed bonds in 2016, under current law, is .4999 mill ($0.4999 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a -0- net increase in debt millage. The maximum number of years each series of bonds will be outstanding, exclusive of any refunding, is approximately twenty (20) years. The estimated simple average annual millage anticipated to be required to retire this bond debt is 3.0936 mills ($3.0936 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation).
The school district does not expect to borrow from the State to pay debt service on the bonds. The total amount of qualified bonds currently outstanding is $96,170,000. The total amount of qualified loans currently outstanding is $-0-. The estimated computed millage rate may change based on changes in certain circumstances.
(Pursuant to State law, expenditure of bond proceeds must be audited, and the proceeds cannot be used for repair or maintenance costs, teacher, administrator or employee salaries, or other operating expenses.)
YES
NO
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
PUBLISHED & POSTED: Wednesday, January 27, 2016

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
January 12, 2016
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: Aliaga
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director; David McKee, DPW Director; Mitch Peterson, Fire Chief
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented.
E. CLOSED SESSION: None
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. REPORT: Supervisor’s Report (Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of December 22, 2015.
2. Approval of Payroll of December 31, 2015 and the Check Run of January 5, 2016, for a Total Amount of $570,251.65
3. Approval of the 2016 Specialized Service Operating Assistance Program Third-Party (SMART) Contract
4. Approval of the Community Development Block Grant Public Service Contract PY2015 ? Clarkston Area Youth Assistance
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Adoption of Parks, Recreation & Seniors (PR&S) Disposal of Park Land Procedures
2. Approval of 2015 Budget Adjustment #1a – DPW Part-Time & Temporary Wages
3. Approval of Out of State Travel – DPW & Fire Department
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Monthly Report ? November, 2015
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Trustee Lohmeier; Trustee Schroeder; Supervisor Kittle
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 7:18 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, January 27, 2016

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES
C. ROLL CALL:
D. REVIEW OF AGENDA: Agenda additions or deletions require a majority vote of Board Members present.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
G. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Case #16-003, Jesus Escalante Escalante-Hernandez, Petitioner, Requesting: A 10 foot front yard setback variance from Section 4.06(D), Table 4.06 in order to construct a new home, 4906 Rattek Rd., Parcel #08-35-452-017, R-1A Single Family Residential.
2. Case #16-004, Petitioner, Thomas Cross, Requesting: Three (3) total variances; 1) A 10 foot front setback variance; 2) A 5.2 foot side yard setback variance, and; 3) A 16.7 foot rear yard setback variance, all from Section 4.06(D), Table 4.06 in order to construct a new home, 8701 Lakeview Blvd., Parcel #08-12-376-036, R-1A Single Family Residential.
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes of January 6, 2016
I. DISCUSSION:
J. ADJOURNMENT:
NOTICE: The above requests may be examined at the Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the attention of the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o Charter Township of Independence ? Building Department; 6483 Waldon Center Drive ? Clarkston, Michigan 48346 prior to the Meeting / Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
NOTICE: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the Building Department at (248) 625-8111 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt shall be made to provide reasonable accommodations.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
December 22, 2015
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: Aliaga, Lohmeier
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Stacey Bassi, Director of Assessing; Kevin Daniels, Superintendent – Safety Path; Wendy Hillman, Finance Director; David McKee, DPW Director; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst ;Joe Heffernan, Plante Moran; Steven P. Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, PC
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented.
E. CLOSED SESSION: None
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. PRESENTATION: Department Reorganization – DPW (David McKee, DPW Director)
2. REPORT: Supervisor’s Update (Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of December 8, 2015 and the Special Meeting Minutes of December 12, 20152.
2. Approval of Payroll of December 18, 2015 and the Check Run of December 16, 2015, for a Total Amount of $395,511.97
3. Approval of 2016 Regular Meeting Schedules ? Planning Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals
4. Approval of Budget Amendment ? SAW Grant Activity
5. Approval of 2015 Budget Amendment #12a
6. Approval of 2015 Budget Amendment ? Tennis Court Grant
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of the Amendment to the Neighborhood Road Incentive Program (NRIP) ? Motion #2014-07-132 and Approval of Informational Packet and Application
2. Adoption of Resolution Establishing Guidelines for Granting of Hardship Exemptions from Property Taxes and Establish Beginning Date for the Board of Review
3. Acceptance of Proposals for Professional Services ? Annual Financial Audit for Fiscal Years 2015-2016-2017
4. Adoption of Resolution ? Establishment of an Improvement Revolving Fund (IRF)
5. Rescission of Motion #2015-07-125 ? Approval of Petty Cash Policy and Request to Adopt Resolution ? Procurement, Petty Cash and Credit Card Policy
6. Approval of Transfer of Fund Balance ? Flemings Lake SAD Fund to the General Fund
7. Adoption of Resolution ? Renewal of North Oakland County Household Hazardous Waste (NO HAZ) Program FY 2016
8. Acceptance of Authorization for Change in Work; SAW Grant – Pipeline Management Company
9. Approval to Purchase Snow Removal Equipment ? Safety Path
10. Approval to Transfer Project Funds from FY2015 to FY 2016 – DPW
11. Approval of Amendment to Previously Approved Motion #2015-09-179 ? Clarkston Area Youth Assistance (CAYA)
12. Appointment/Reappointment of Members to Boards and Committees
13. Adoption of Resolution – Retirement Healthcare Benefits for Full-Time Elected Officials
14. Amendment of Special Rules of Procedure for Township Board of Trustees and Discontinue Outsourcing Transcription of Board of Trustee Meeting Minutes ? No Action Taken
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Treasurer’s 2015 3rd Quarter Investment Report (Paul A. Brown, Treasurer)
2. Report: Monthly Actual to Budget Financial Update ? November 2015
3. Communication: Steven P. Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, PC; Re: Township Attorney Legal Services
4. Communication: City of Royal Oak – Certified Resolution Opposing Senate Bill 13
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Supervisor Kittle
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 9:13 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, January 6 , 2015

PUBLIC NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
2016 REGULAR/BUDGET MEETING SCHEDULE
7:00 PM – Township Hall Meeting Room
6483 Waldon Center Drive – Clarkston, Michigan 48346
(248) 625-5111
DAY TYPE DATE
Tuesday Regular January 12 & 26, 2016
Tuesday Regular February 2 & 16, 2016
Tuesday Regular March 1 & 15, 2016
Tuesday Regular April 5 & 19, 2016
Tuesday Regular May 10 & 24, 2016
Tuesday Regular June 7 & 21, 2016
Tuesday Regular July 5 & 19, 2016
Tuesday Budget July 12, 2016
Wednesday Budget July 27, 2016
Tuesday Regular August 9 & 23, 2016
Wednesday Budget August 10,17 & 31, 2016
Tuesday Regular September 6 & 20, 2016
Wednesday Budget September 14 & 28, 2016
Tuesday Regular October 4 & 18, 2016
Tuesday Regular November 1 & 15, 2016
Tuesday Regular December 6 & 20, 2016
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
POSTED: December 29, 2015
PUBLISHED: January 6, 2016
MOTION #2015-12-236
NOTICE: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the Township Clerk (248) 625-5114 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt will be made to make reasonable accommodations.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
December 12, 2015
A. A Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at
9:08 AM at Colombiere Conference & Retreat Center ? 9075 Big Lake Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: JoAnn Trierweiler, JT Consulting Firm, LLC
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
G. AGENDA ITEMS AS INDICATED IN MOTION #2015-11-210:
1. 2016 Goal Setting Retreat
H. ITEMS NOT INDICATED IN THE MOTION: None
The meeting RECESSED at 11:40 AM
The meeting RECONVENED at 12:08 PM
I. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
J. ADJOURNMENT: The Special Meeting adjourned at 2:02 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, January 6, 2016

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive,
Clarkston, MI 48346
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES
C. ROLL CALL:
D. REVIEW OF AGENDA: Agenda additions or deletions require a majority vote of Board Members present.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
G. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Election of Officers
2. Case #16-001, Colin Botha, Petitioner, Requesting: A variance from Section 5.06(A)(4) of the Zoning Ordinance in order to construct a new accessory structure in front of the primary residence, 6550 Balmoral Terrace, Parcel #08-32-426-020, R-1A Single Family Residential.
3. Case #16-002, Petitioner, Michael Frudzinski, Requesting: A 3.8 foot variance from Section 4.06(D), Table 4.06 in order to construct an addition on the existing home, 9311 Whipple Shores Dr., Parcel #08-10-203-010, R-1A Single Family Residential.
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2015
I. DISCUSSION:
J. ADJOURNMENT:
NOTICE: The above requests may be examined at the Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the attention of the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o Charter Township of Independence ? Building Department; 6483 Waldon Center Drive ? Clarkston, Michigan 48346 prior to the Meeting / Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
NOTICE: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the Building Department at (248) 625-8111 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt shall be made to provide reasonable accommodations.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
December 8, 2015
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by State Representative Jim Tedder ? 43rd District
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst; Mitch Petterson, Fire Chief; Colleen Hill-Stramsak, Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc.; Steven P. Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, PC
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented.
E. CLOSED SESSION: Approval to enter into Closed Session for the purpose of discussion pertaining to Purchase of Real Property MCL 15.268-Section 8(d) and Authorize taking possible subsequent action in open session.
The Meeting recessed at 7:01 PM
The Meeting reconvened at 7:25 PM
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Trustee Schroeder; Trustee Aliaga
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: State Representative Jim Tedder, 43rd District
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. REPORT: Update on Sashabaw / I-75 Traffic Signals, Colleen Hill-Stramsak, Hubbell, Roth & Clark
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Special Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2015 and the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 24, 2015
2. Approval of Payroll of December 4, 2015 and the Check Run of December 1, 2015, for a Total Amount of $1,162,015.12
3. Approval of Budget Amendment – Senior Division
4. Approval of the Community Development Block Grant Public Service Contract PY2014 ? Clarkston Area Youth Assistance
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of the Renewal of Employment Agreement – Budget Analyst
2. Approval of 2016 Budget Review and Approval Process Schedule ? 2017 Budget
3. Acceptance of Proposals ? Legal Services
4. Approval of the Intergovernmental Agreements for PEG Services ? Springfield Township and First Amendment to Cooperative Video Production Intergovernmental Agreement ? Clarkston Community School District
5. Authorization to Dispose of Asset Valued at Less than $5,000 ? Elections
6. Adoption of Resolution Setting Township Board of Trustee 2016 Regular and Budget Meeting Schedule
7. Approval of Authority Agreement for Inspections of Consumer Fireworks Retail Locations
8. Request to Accept Quote and Approve Additional Expenditure on Tanker Refurbishment ? Fire Department
9. Approval of Clarkston Community Education Agreement – Clarkston Community School District
10. Approval of Request to Authorize Out of State Travel ? Parks Division
11. Approval of Request to Award Bid ? Repair Brady Lodge Bell and Supporting Structure
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Future Agenda Item: Request to Amend Special Rules of Procedure ? Board of Trustees
2. Report: CAPRA Accreditation ? November, 2015
3. Report: Building Department Monthly Report ? November, 2015
4. Minutes: Video Center Administrative Board Regular Meeting, September 23, 2015
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Trustee Lohmeier; Supervisor Kittle
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:56 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, December 16, 2015

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
November 24, 2015
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:02 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director; Barbara Rollin, Senior Center Supervisor; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst; Greg Schultz, Shultz & Young, PC
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented.
E. CLOSED SESSION: Approval to enter into Closed Session for the purpose of discussion pertaining to union negotiations as permitted by MCL 15.268(c)
The Meeting recessed at 7:03 PM
The Meeting reconvened at 7:25 PM
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING:
1. 2016 Annual Budget
The Public Hearing opened at 8:02 pm.
There was no public comment.
The Public Hearing closed at 8:02 pm.
2. PY 2016 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application
The Public Hearing opened at 8:12 PM
There was no public comment.
The Public Hearing closed at 8:12 PM
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS: None
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the November 24, 2015 Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 4. Request to Approve 2015 Budget Amendment 11b ? General, CIA. Sewer and Water Funds which will be considered under L. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2015
2. Approval of Payroll of November 20, 2015 and Check Run of November 18, 2015 for a Total Amount of $398,768.52
3. Approval of 2015 Budget Amendment #11 – Police Fund-DTE
5. Approval of 2015 Budget Amendment #11c – General and PRS Funds
6. Adoption of Resolution for Round-Up (Capture) and Hold, and Nest Destruction of Canada Geese ? Lake Oakland
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
4. Approval of 2015 Budget Amendment #11b – General, CIA, Sewer and Water Funds
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Adoption of the 2016 General Appropriations Act Resolution
2. Approval of the PY 2016 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application
a. Approval of the Program Year 2016 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application and Conflict of Interest Certification
b. Approval of Allocation for Public Services / Independence Township Senior Center Services
c. Approval of Allocation for Public Services / Youth Services (Clarkston Area Youth Assistance)
d. Approval of Allocation for Public Services / Transportation Services (Senior Center) e. Approval of Allocation for Other (Minor Home Repair)
3. Approval of the 2015 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Service Contract – Springfield Township
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Monthly Budget to Actual Financial Update ? October, 2015
2. Report: Building Department Monthly Report ? October, 2015
3. Report: Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Monthly Report ? October, 2015
4. Minutes: Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) Regular Meeting, July 23, 2015
5. Minutes: Safety Path Advisory Committee, October 14, 2015
6. Minutes: Lake Improvement Board for Van Norman Lake, August 26, 2015
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:44 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, December 9, 2015

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
November 17, 2015
A. A Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at
6:37 PM at the Independence Township Hall
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Daniel J. Kelly, Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, PC; Steven P. Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, PC; Peter M. Keenan, Karlstrom Cooney, LLP; Gregory T. Schultz, Schultz & Young, PC; Derk Beckerleg, Esq., Secrest Wardle
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
G. AGENDA ITEMS AS INDICATED IN MOTION #2015-11-211:
1. Legal Services Presentations
a) Gregory T. Schultz, Schultz & Young, PC
b) Peter M. Keenan, Karlstrom Cooney, LLP
c) Daniel J. Kelly, Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, PC
d) Steven P. Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, PC
e) Derk Beckerleg, Esq., Secrest Wardle
H. ITEMS NOT INDICATED IN THE MOTION: None
I. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
J. ADJOURNMENT: The Special Meeting adjourned at 9:38 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, December 9, 2015

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
November 10, 2015
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: Kittle
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director; Steven P. Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich P.C.
Approval to Appoint Barbara Pallotta, Clerk as Acting Chair.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented.
E. CLOSED SESSION: None Scheduled
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Lori Powell; Darwin Moore
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS: None
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2015
2. Approval of Payroll of November 6, 2015 and Check Run of November 3, 2015 for a Total Amount of $1,345,334.51
3. Approval of 2015 Budget Amendment #11a ? Recreation Special Events.
4. Approval of the 2015 Special Assessment Roll for placement on the 2015 Winter Tax Statement
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Acceptance of the Conservation Easement for Open Space – Eagle Ridge, LLC
2. Awarded Bid ? Reversible Style Athletic Soccer Jersey
3. Approval to Schedule Special Meeting, Approval of Agreements and Budget Amendment ? Goal Setting Retreat
4. Approval to Schedule Special Meeting for Legal Services Presentations
5. Establishment of Woodland/Tree Ordinance Ad-Hoc Committee
6. Authorized Legal Review – Retirement Healthcare Benefit Options for Elected Officials
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Monthly Actual to Budget Financial Update – September, 2015
2. Minutes: Senior Adult Activity Center Advisory Committee, September, 2015
3. Minutes: Walters Lake Improvement Board, August, 2015
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Trustee Schroeder; Trustee Aliaga
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:08 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, November 25, 2015

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES
C. ROLL CALL:
D. REVIEW OF AGENDA: Agenda additions or deletions require a majority vote of Board Members present.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
G. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Case #15-018, Petitioner, Jodi Smelser, Requesting: A 27.1 square foot variance from Section 12.04(B), Table 12.04 B-1 in order to install a new wall sign on the front fa’ade and move the existing sign to the north fa’ade, 6320 Sashabaw Rd., Parcel #08-27-201-020, PRO/C-1 Local Commercial.
2. Case #15-019, Petitioner, Ryan Ornsby, Requesting: A 12 foot front yard setback variance from Section 4.06(D), Table 4.06, in order to construct a front porch on an existing home, 5611 Delmas, Parcel #08-10-277-017, R-1A Single Family Residential.
3. 2016 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Schedule
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2015
I. DISCUSSION:
J. ADJOURNMENT:
NOTICE: The above requests may be examined at the Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the attention of the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o Charter Township of Independence ? Building Department; 6483 Waldon Center Drive ? Clarkston, Michigan 48346 prior to the Meeting / Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
NOTICE: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the Building Department at (248) 625-8111 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt shall be made to provide reasonable accommodations.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
2016 BUDGET
A Public Hearing will be held by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees in the Township Hall Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan 48346 beginning at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 for the purpose of presenting and receiving comment on the 2016 Budget.
A copy of the 2016 Budget is available for public viewing at the Independence Township Clerk’s Office, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346 during regular office hours. Comments can be expressed at the Public Hearing or written comments and questions can be directed to the attention of the Township Supervisor at the above address or by email to pkittle@indetwp.com mailto:bpallotta@twp.independence.mi.usno later than 4:00 p.m. on the Monday before the meeting. Questions may also be directed to the Township Clerk by phone at (248) 625-5111. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the Township Clerk (248) 625-5114 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt will be made to make reasonable accommodations.
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence
PUBLISHED: November 11, 2015

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
October 20, 2015
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:06 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: Brown
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director; Lt. Dirk Feneley, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office; David McKee, DPW Director; Chief Mitch Petterson, Fire Department; Ren’e Poole, Fire Department Business Manager; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst; Steven P. Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich P.C.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented.
E. CLOSED SESSION: None Scheduled
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Report: Revised 2016-2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) (Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst)
2. Report: 2016 Budget Revisions (Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst)
3. Report: Planning Commission Update (Ronald A. Ritchie, Planning Commission Board of Trustee Liaison)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Special Meeting Minutes of September 28, 2015 and the Regular Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2015
2. Approval of Payroll of October 9, 2015 and Check Run of October 13, 2015 for a Total Amount of $450,610.42
3. Approval of 2015 Budget Amendment #10 ? Township Hall & Parks, Recreation & Seniors Dept.
4. Acceptance of the donation received from the Friends of the Senior Adult Activity Center
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of 2016 Facility Rental Rates ? Parks, Recreation & Seniors
2. Acceptance of Quotes for the Purchase and Installation of Pumps – Morning Mist and Canterbury Lift Stations
3. Acceptance of Quotes for the Purchase of Mower/Bagger ? Department of Public Works
4. Approval of 2016 Law Enforcement Services Agreement ? Oakland County Sheriff’s Office
5. Approval of Budget Amendment ? 2015 Clerk/Elections Wages Full-Time Employee
6. Authorization of Feasibility Study and Approval of Associated Costs ? Construction of Pedestrian Safety Improvement at I-75 & Waldon Road
7. Appointment of Member to Boards and Committees ? Audit Advisory Committee
8. Recommendation of Permanent Halloween Trick-or-Treat Hours
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Monthly Actual to Budget Financial Update – August, 2015
2. Report: Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Monthly Report; September 2015
3. Report: Building Department Monthly Report; September 2015
4. Minutes: Safety Path Advisory Committee-Draft; September 9, 2015
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:48 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, October 28, 2015

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive,
Clarkston, MI 48346
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES
C. ROLL CALL:
D. REVIEW OF AGENDA: Agenda additions or deletions require a majority vote of Board Members present.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Case #15-010, Petitioner, Robert Stawarz, Requesting: A 17.1 foot front yard setback variance from Section 4.06(D), Table 4.06 in order to construct a new attached garage on an existing home, 6415 Simler Drive, Parcel #08-30-201-005, R-1A Single Family Residential.
G. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Case #15-016, Petitioner, Michael Frudzinski, Requesting: A 1.9 foot variance from Section 4.06(D), Table 4.06 in order to construct an addition on the existing home, 9311 Whipple Shores Dr., Parcel #08-10-203-010, R-1A Single Family Residential.
2. Case #15-017, Petitioner, Brent Burman, Requesting: A 44 foot front yard setback variance from Section 5.06(A)(4), Table 5.06-2, in order to construct an accessory building, 6469 Shappie Rd., Parcel #08-04-300-002, R-1R Rural Residential.
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes of October 7, 2015
I. DISCUSSION:
J. ADJOURNMENT:
NOTICE: The above requests may be examined at the Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the attention of the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o Charter Township of Independence ? Building Department; 6483 Waldon Center Drive ? Clarkston, Michigan 48346 prior to the Meeting / Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
NOTICE: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the Building Department at (248) 625-8111 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt shall be made to provide reasonable accommodations.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP
OF INDEPENDENCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That at a regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees held on October 6, 2015, the Township Board approved a Second Reading and adopted a zoning ordinance text and map amendment to the Zoning Ordinance for the purpose changing the zoning classification of approximately 20.4 acres of property known as the Patti Planned Rezoning Overlay, presently having Parcel Identification No. 08-25-200-038 from R-1B (Suburban Residential) to R-1A (Single Family Residential) with Planned Rezoning Overlay (PRO) and the zoning map designation shall read ‘R-1A/PRO

The motion to approve this rezoning, text and map amendment was moved by Trustee Lohmeier, Seconded by Trustee Aliaga; the vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: 6; Nays: 0; Absent: 1.
The motion carried.
Barbara A. Pallotta
Township Clerk
Introduced: June 23, 2015
Published: August 12, 2015 Adopted: October 6, 2015
Published: August 12, 2015; October 14, 2015 Effective: November 13, 2015

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
October 6, 2015
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: Kittle
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director; Steven P. Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich P.C.
Approval to Appoint Barbara Pallotta, Clerk as Acting Chair.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented.
E. CLOSED SESSION: None Scheduled
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Jacqueline Kennedy-Moriarty; Robert White; Greg Burns; Gary Gavulic
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of September 22, 2015 as amended and the Board of Trustees Special Meeting Minutes of September 24, 2015
2. Approval of Payroll of September 25, 2015 and the Check Run of September 29, 2015, for a Total Amount of $1,345,334.51
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of 2nd Reading – Patti Planned Rezoning Overlay (PRO)
2. Reclassification and Adjustment to Rate of Pay ? Recreation Supervisor Position
3. Adoption of the Performance Resolution Governmental Agencies – 2016 Annual Permit for Work on State Trunkline Right-of-Way
4. Scheduling of Special Meeting, Approval of Agreements and Budget Amendment ? Goal Setting Retreat – No Action Taken
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Compensation Strategy ? Brian Walby, Walby and Associates, LLC
2. Communication: Resolution Adopted by the Board of Oakland County Road Commissioners, Revision to Rules and Regulations for Plat Development, dated September, 3, 2015
3. Minutes: Video Center Administrative Board, June 3, 2015
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Jim Tedder
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, October 14, 2015

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
September 28, 2015
A. A Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at
7:06 PM at the Independence Township Hall
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Lohmeier, Ritchie
Absent: Aliaga, Lohmeier, Schroeder
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Wendy Hillman, Finance Director; Dave McKee, DPW Director; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
G. AGENDA ITEMS AS INDICATED IN MOTION #2015-09-180:
1. Review and Discussion of the 2016 Sewer Budget
2. Review and Discussion of the 2016 Water Budget
H. ITEMS NOT INDICATED IN THE MOTION: None
I. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
J. ADJOURNMENT: The Special Meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, October 7, 2015

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
September 24, 2015
A. A Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at
7:05 PM at the Independence Township Hall
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: Aliaga
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Stacey Bassi, Director of Assessing; Wendy Hillman, Finance Director; Lt. Dirk Feneley, Oakland County Sheriff’s Department; Dave McKee, DPW Director; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Lt. Dirk Feneley
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
G. AGENDA ITEMS AS INDICATED IN MOTION #2015-09-173:
1. Adoption of Truth-in-Taxation Resolution ? Millage Rates for 2016 Budget.
H. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
I. ADJOURNMENT: The Special Meeting adjourned at 7:49 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, September 30, 2015

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
September 22, 2015
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Stacey Bassi, Assessing Director; Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director; Wendy Hillman, Finance Director
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As amended (Relocated item I. 1. Presentation: Truth-in-Taxation before H. 1. Public Hearing: Truth-in-Taxation)
E. CLOSED SESSION: None Scheduled
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director; Supervisor Kittle; Trustee Aliaga
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Gene English
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Truth-in-Taxation (Stacey Bassi, Assessing Director)
H. PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Truth-in-Taxation
The Public Hearing opened at 7:31 p.m.
After receiving public comment, the Public Hearing closed at 7:32 PM
The meeting RECESSED at 7:32 p.m.
The meeting RECONVENED at 7:37 p.m.
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of September 8, 2015 as presented
2. Approval of Payroll September 11, 2015 and the Check Run of September 16, 2015, for a Total Amount of $969,020.14
3. Approval of Budget Amendment to Establish Restricted Fund for Cultural Arts
4. Approval of Budget Amendment Transferring Non-Capitalized Purchases from CIP ? Senior Center
5. Approval of Budget Amendment ? Parks Division
6. Approval of Budget Amendment ? Recreation Division
7. Approval of Budget Amendment ? Seniors Division
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Postponement of the Adoption of Truth-in-Taxation Resolution ? Millage Rates for 2016 Budget and Scheduling of Special Meeting
2. Approval of Budget Amendment – Transfer of Fund Balance; Baycourt Fund to the General Fund
3. Approval of Interlocal Agreement – Independence Safety Path Project
4. Approval to Purchase Vehicles ? Fire Department
5. Appointment of Board & Committee Members – Zoning Board of Appeals; Unexpired Terms (Alternate & Regular Members)
6. Approval of Professional Contract Services Renewal ? SAFEBuilt
7. Approval of Agreement ? Clarkston Area Youth Assistance (CAYA)
8. Scheduled Special Meeting ? 2016 Water & Sewer Budget
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Future Agenda Item: Request to Amend Special Rules of Procedure ? Board of Trustees
2. Report: 2015 2nd Quarter Investment Report (Paul A. Brown, Treasurer)
3. Report: Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Monthly Report; August, 2015
4. Report: Building Department Monthly Report; August, 2015
5. Minutes: Safety Path Advisory Committee (Draft); June 2015 and August 12, 2015
6. Minutes: Senior Adult Activity Center Advisory Committee; July 8, 2015
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Trustee Lohmeier
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:44 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, September 30, 2015

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
October 8, 2015
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
PLANNING COMMISSION
Please take notice that the Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of considering an update to the Vision 2020 Master Plan pursuant to Public Act 33 of 2008, entitled ‘Opportunities 2030: Independence Township Master Plan? at the Independence Township Hall Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston MI, 48346, to consider the following:
Opportunities 2030: Independence Township Master Plan
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48347-0069 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

Public Notice to Independence
Township Water Customers from
the Department of Public Works
FALL HYDRANT FLUSHING
Independence Township will be conducting hydrant flushing on the Township’s water system. During the fall flushing, we will be flushing the ‘dead end? hydrants only. Customers may experience some discolored water. Please run cold water to clear your lines and avoid doing laundry until the water is clear. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.
Starting: September 14th, 2015
Ending: September 28th, 2015
Schedule: This work will be performed between the hours of 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Monday thru Friday ~ Flushing will occur for 2 weeks.
For further information contact:
Independence Township Department of Public Works at 248-625-8222 or visit www.indetwp.com

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES
C. ROLL CALL:
D. REVIEW OF AGENDA: Agenda additions or deletions require a majority vote of Board Members present.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Case #15-010, Petitioner, Robert Stawarz, Requesting: A 17.1 foot front yard setback variance from Section 4.06(D), Table 4.06 in order to construct a new attached garage on an existing home, 6415 Simler Drive, Parcel #08-30-201-005, R-1A Single Family Residential.
G. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Case #15-012, Petitioner, Rick Robinson, Requesting: Two (2) total variances, 1) A 4.8 foot side yard setback variance and 2) A 0.1 foot side yard variance, both from Section 4.06(D), Table 4.06, in order to construct an addition and attached garage, 4137 Meyers Rd., Parcel #08-34-478-047, R-1A Single Family Residential.
2. Case #15-013, Petitioner, Rudy Degrandchamp, Requesting: Two (2) total variances, 1) A 7 foot side yard setback variance and 2) A 37 foot rear yard variance, both from Section 5.06(A)(4), Table 5.06-2, in order to construct an accessory building, 9240 Allen Rd., Parcel #08-08-151-001, R-1R Rural Residential.
3. Case #15-014, Petitioner, Charles Valenti, Requesting: A 13 foot front yard setback variance from Section 4.06(D), Table 4.06 in order to construct a new attached garage on an existing home, 5000 Lakeview Blvd., Parcel #08-13-106-061, R-1A Single Family Residential.
4. Case #15-015, Petitioner, Ted Vamvas, Requesting: Two (2) total variances, 1) A variance from Section 5.06(A)(4) in order to permit the construction of an accessory building and in front of the primary structure and 2) A 13 foot front setback variance from Section 5.06(A)(4), Table 5.06-2, 8200 Morningstar Dr., Parcel #08-18-128-001, R-1C Suburban Farm Residential.
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes of September 2, 2015
I. DISCUSSION:
J. ADJOURNMENT:
NOTICE: The above requests may be examined at the Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the attention of the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o Charter Township of Independence ? Building Department; 6483 Waldon Center Drive ? Clarkston, Michigan 48346 prior to the Meeting / Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
NOTICE: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the Building Department at (248) 625-8111 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt shall be made to provide reasonable accommodations.
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
September 8, 2015
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:04 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Schroeder
Absent: Ritchie
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Stacey Bassi, Assessing Director; David Belcher, Building Department Director; Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director; Wendy Hillman, Finance Director
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As amended (addition of LATE SUBMITTAL: Regular Business Item M-07)
E. CLOSED SESSION: None Scheduled
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Julie Meredith, Clarkston Independence District Library Director; Supervisor Kittle
Approval to Suspend the Special Rules of Procedure for the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees under Rule 19. Suspend Rules to increase the time limit from 5 minutes to 15 minutes under Rule 15. Members of the Public and Visitors
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: John Coe; Lisa Pawlik; Craig Hamilton; Robert White; Chelsea O’Brien; Sharon Hurlbert; Ken Gill; Jacqueline Kennedy-Moriarty; Rick Gutowski; Rob Namowicz; Michele MacWilliams; Marilyn Merit; Greg Byrnes; Luciano Anselmino; Sharon Gardner; Treasurer Brown; Trustee Lohmeier
The meeting RECESSED at 8:27 p.m.
The meeting RECONVENED at 8:35 p.m.
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Report: Independence Television Update (Joe Barnhart, Scott Banks)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Budget Meeting Minutes of August 19, 2015 as corrected and Regular Meeting Minutes of August 25, 2015 as presented
2. Approval of Payroll of August 28, 2015 and the Check Run of September 1, 2015, for a Total Amount of $887,837.66
3. Adoption of Proclamation Recognizing September 2015 as National Recovery Month
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Part #1: Rescinded Motions 2015-08-150-01; 02; 03; 04: Establishment of 2015 Millage Rates for the 2016 Budget and 2015-08-150-05; Scheduling of Truth-in-Taxation Hearing
Part #2: Approval of Proposed 2015 Millage Rates for the 2016 Budget and Scheduled a Truth-in-Taxation Hearing
2. Acceptance of Proposal and Approved Budget Amendment – Township Hall Roof Replacement
3. Approved the Building Department Permit Fee Schedule with increases as presented EFFECTIVE October 1, 2015
4. Acceptance of Proposal for Courier Services – Treasurer’s Office
5. Gifted Historical Records to the Heritage Museum – Lakeview Cemetery Records
6. Approved and Granted the Township’s Consent to the assignment of License Agreement – Co-Location on County Tower at DPW
7. LATE SUBMITTAL: Approval of Out of State Travel – National Recreation and Park Association Conference
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Communications: Clarkston Area Lions Club ? Appreciation Certificate
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 9:27 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2015

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES

The Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Independence will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of 0.2707 mills in operating tax millage rate to be levied in 2015.
The hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Charter Township of Independence Township Hall; 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan 48346.
The date and location of the meeting to take action on the proposed additional millage will be announced at this public meeting.
If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 3.55% over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved the operating revenue will increase by 1.76% over the preceding year’s operating revenue.
The taxing unit publishing this noticed, and identified below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate.

This notice is published by:

The Charter Township of Independence
6483 Waldon Center Drive
Clarkston, Michigan 48346
(248) 625-5111

PUBLISHED: Wednesday, September 16, 2015
POSTED: Wednesday, September 16, 2015

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
August 25, 2015
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: Lohmeier
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Stacey Bassi, Assessing Director; Wendy Hillman, Finance Director
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented.
E. CLOSED SESSION: None Scheduled
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Gene English
H. PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Avington Park Condominium Subdivision/Private Road Improvement Special Assessment District
Stacey Bassi, Assessing Director
Public Hearing Opened at 7:10 PM
Steven Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, LLC noted correspondence had been received in opposition
Public Hearing Closed at 7:11 PM
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS: None
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of August 11, 2015
2. Approval of Payroll of August 14, 2015 and the Check Run of August 18, 2015, for a Total Amount of $1,053,939.20
3. Approval of the Municipal Credit and Community Credit Contract for FY-2016 for Participation in the SMART Transportation Program
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Adoption of Resolution #3-Avington Park Condominium Subdivision / Private Road Improvement Special Assessment District
2. Approval of Transfer of Fund Balance-Fire Millage Fund to Fire Capital Projects Fund
3. Approval to Establish 2015 Millage Rates for the 2016 Budget
The meeting RECESSED at 7:32 pm.
The meeting RECONVENED at 7:48 pm.
Approval to Schedule a Truth-in-Taxation Hearing
4. Approval to Dispose of Assets Exceeding $5,000.00
5. Adoption of Resolution to Relocate Precincts 12 and 13
6. Acceptance of Proposal and Approval of Budget Amendment ? Department Director Compensation Development
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Monthly Actual to Budget Financial Update ? July, 2015
2. Reports: Fire Department Monthly Reports; May, 2015; June, 2015 and July, 2015
3. Minutes: Election Commission April 7, 2015
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:03 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, September 2, 2015

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
August 19, 2015
A. A Regular Budget Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:05 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: Aliaga
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director; Lt. Dirk Feneley, Oakland County Sheriff’s Department; David McKee, DPW Director; Mitch Petterson, Fire Chief; Ren’e Poole, Fire Department Business Manager; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Trustee Lohmeier
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: Robert White
G. BUDGET ITEMS:
1. Review and Discussion of the 2016 Fire Department Budget
2. Review and Discussion of the 2016 Police Budget
3. Review and Discussion of the 2016 Safety Path Budget
4. Review and Discussion of the 2016 Independence TV Budget
5. Review and Discussion of the 2016 CIA-Corridor Improvement Authority Budget
6. Review and Discussion of the 2016 CDBG-Community Block Grant Budget
H. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
I. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Budget Meeting adjourned at 8:46 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2015

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
August 11, 2015
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: Lohmeier
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Lt. Dirk Feneley, Oakland County Sheriff’s Department; Doreen Gross, GIS Specialist; David McKee, DPW Director; Mitch Petterson, Fire Chief; Linda L. Richardson Retiring DPW Director
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented.
E. CLOSED SESSION: None Scheduled
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Supervisor Kittle
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Rae Luallen; Lorrie English
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: Linda L. Richardson-38 Years of Service
2. Report: Supervisor’s Report
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Budget Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2015 and July 29, 2015 and the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2015
2. Approval of Payroll of July 31, 2015 and Check Run of August 4, 2015 for a Total Amount of $1,294,810.42
3. Approval of Budget Amendment ? Elections
4. Approval of Budget Amendment ? Trustee Tablets
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Adoption of the Proclamation Recognizing Linda L. Richardson-DPW Director for 38 Years of Service
2. Acceptance of Proposal and Exhibit A for Professional Services, and Approval of Associated Budget Amendment – IT Review & Assessment for Implementing Enterprise Wide Township IT Platform
3. Acceptance of Quotes and Approval of Budget Adjustment – Fire Hose
4. Approval to Set Salary and Approval of Budget Amendment ? Director of Assessing Position
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Communication: Michigan Liquor Control Commission; Transfer of Ownership and Location of 2015 Tavern & SDM License for APDH, LLC ? 7127 Dixie Highway
2. Communication: Van Norman Lake Improvement Board Notice
3. Report: Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Monthly Report; June, 2015
4. Reports: Building Department Monthly Reports; June, 2015 and July, 2015
5. Minutes: Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA): January 22, 2015; April 9, 2015 and April 16, 2015
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Trustee Schroeder
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:08 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2015

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
July 29, 2015
A. A Regular Budget Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:08 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Wendy Hillman, Finance Director; Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors, Director; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Supervisor Kittle; Clerk Pallotta
G. AGENDA ITEMS AS INDICATED IN THE MOTION:
1. Review and Discussion of the 2016 Budgets for General Fund ? Clerk and Elections
2. Review and Discussion of the 2016 Budgets for Parks, Recreation & Seniors Funds
3. Review and Discussion of the 2016 General Fund Budget; Changes from July 15, 2015 Meeting; Revisions and Status Update
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:31 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk

Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2015

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES
C. ROLL CALL:
D. REVIEW OF AGENDA: Agenda additions or deletions require a majority vote of Board Members present.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
G. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Case #15-010, Petitioner, Robert Stawarz, Requesting: A 17.1 foot front yard setback variance from Section 4.06(D), Table 4.06 in order to construct a new attached garage on an existing home, 6415 Simler Drive, Parcel #08-30-201-005, R-1A Single Family Residential.
2. Case #15-011, Petitioner, Steve Herron, Requesting: Two (2) total variances, 1) A 2.5 foot side yard setback variance and 2) A 2.5 foot variance for the setback from the principal dwelling, both variances from Section 5.06(A)(4), Table 5.06-2 in order to construct a new detached garage, 4697 Jerome, Parcel #08-34-377-011, R-1A Single Family Residential.
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes of August 5, 2015
I. DISCUSSION:
J. ADJOURNMENT:
NOTICE: The above requests may be examined at the Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the attention of the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o Charter Township of Independence ? Building Department; 6483 Waldon Center Drive ? Clarkston, Michigan 48346 prior to the Meeting / Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
NOTICE: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the Building Department at (248) 625-8111 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt shall be made to provide reasonable accommodations.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP
OF INDEPENDENCE
At a Regular meeting of the Township Board held on June 23, 2015, the Township Board of Trustees authorized a second reading of a rezoning request with a Planned Rezoning Overlay from R-1B (Suburban Residential) to PRO/R-1A (Single Family Residential), Parcel #08-25-200-038 (Brookshire Estates) on the north side of Maybee Road, east of Clintonville Road for a 28 unit site condominium development. Received from petitioner Thomas J. Patti, 16275 NW. 120th St., Morriston, FL 62668 as follows:
PROPOSED REZONING FROM R-1B TO R-1A/PRO
The motion to approve this rezoning was moved by Trustee Ritchie, Seconded by Trustee Aliaga; the vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: 6; Nays: 0; Absent: 1.
The motion carried.
Published: August 12, 2015 Barbara A. Pallotta
Township Clerk

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
AVINGTON PARK CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION
PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence (‘Township?) has received a petition requesting a special assessment district for improvements to the following private roads in the Avington Park Condominium Subdivision in the Township: Avington Parkway, Avington Court, Rosebud Lane, Boulderwood Ridge Drive, and Forest Valley Drive within the borders of the condominium subdivision (the ‘Road Improvement Project?). Having received such petition from the record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total frontage upon such roads (not including land that is not subject to special assessment), and based upon the request in that petition, the Township Board of Trustees has tentatively declared its intent to proceed with the Road Improvement Project and has tentatively decided to establish a special assessment district to defray all or a portion of the costs of such improvements by special assessment against the benefited properties. The improvements are intended to provide special benefits to the properties identified on the attachment to this Notice, which properties together tentatively constitute the ‘Special Assessment District.? The cost estimate, plans, and petition relating to this matter are on file and available for public inspection at the Township Clerk’s Office, which is located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Independence Township, Michigan.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at 7:00 p.m. on August 25, 2015, the Township Board of Trustees shall meet at the Township Hall, located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Independence Township, Michigan, for the purpose of hearing statements and objections by any interested person with respect to the petitions, proposed Road Improvement Project and proposed Special Assessment District. Appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the matters to be considered at the hearing to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest, or shall be permitted to file his or her appearance or protest by letter at or before the hearing and his or her personal appearance in such case shall not be required [MCL 211.741(2)(5)].
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence
Dated: July 21, 2015
Posted: July 24, 2015
Published: July 29, 2015August 5, 2015
Mailed: July 24, 2015
AVINGTON PARK CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION
PROPOSED PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
Tentative Special Assessment District
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J -08-14-126-006 J -08-14-126-008 J -08-14-201-012
J -08-11-352-006 J -08-14-201-017 J -08-11-352-008
J -08-14-100-046 J -08-14-126-005 J -08-14-126-004
J -08-14-100-038 J -08-14-100-040 J -08-14-126-007
J -08-14-100-041 J -08-14-100-044 J -08-14-100-043
J -08-14-126-010 J -08-14-126-009 J -08-14-127-002
J -08-14-100-037 J -08-11-352-005 J -08-11-352-004
J -08-11-352-003 J -08-11-352-002 J -08-11-352-001
J -08-14-201-014 J -08-14-201-011 J -08-14-201-013
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J -08-14-127-001 J -08-11-352-007 J -08-14-100-042
J -08-14-201-018

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
AVINGTON PARK
CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION
PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence (‘Township?) has received a petition requesting a special assessment district for improvements to the following private roads in the Avington Park Condominium Subdivision in the Township: Avington Parkway, Avington Court, Rosebud Lane, Boulderwood Ridge Drive, and Forest Valley Drive within the borders of the condominium subdivision (the ‘Road Improvement Project?). Having received such petition from the record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total frontage upon such roads (not including land that is not subject to special assessment), and based upon the request in that petition, the Township Board of Trustees has tentatively declared its intent to proceed with the Road Improvement Project and has tentatively decided to establish a special assessment district to defray all or a portion of the costs of such improvements by special assessment against the benefited properties. The improvements are intended to provide special benefits to the properties identified on the attachment to this Notice, which properties together tentatively constitute the ‘Special Assessment District.? The cost estimate, plans, and petition relating to this matter are on file and available for public inspection at the Township Clerk’s Office, which is located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Independence Township, Michigan.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at 7:00 p.m. on August 25, 2015, the Township Board of Trustees shall meet at the Township Hall, located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Independence Township, Michigan, for the purpose of hearing statements and objections by any interested person with respect to the petitions, proposed Road Improvement Project and proposed Special Assessment District. Appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the matters to be considered at the hearing to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest, or shall be permitted to file his or her appearance or protest by letter at or before the hearing and his or her personal appearance in such case shall not be required [MCL 211.741(2)(5)].
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence
Dated: July 21, 2015
Posted: July 24, 2015
Published: July 29, 2015
Mailed: July 24, 2015
AVINGTON PARK CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION
PROPOSED PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
Tentative Special Assessment District
J -08-14-100-039 J -08-14-100-045 J -08-14-100-047
J -08-14-126-006 J -08-14-126-008 J -08-14-201-012
J -08-11-352-006 J -08-14-201-017 J -08-11-352-008
J -08-14-100-046 J -08-14-126-005 J -08-14-126-004
J -08-14-100-038 J -08-14-100-040 J -08-14-126-007
J -08-14-100-041 J -08-14-100-044 J -08-14-100-043
J -08-14-126-010 J -08-14-126-009 J -08-14-127-002
J -08-14-100-037 J -08-11-352-005 J -08-11-352-004
J -08-11-352-003 J -08-11-352-002 J -08-11-352-001
J -08-14-201-014 J -08-14-201-011 J -08-14-201-013
J -08-14-201-010 J -08-14-201-015 J -08-14-201-016
J -08-14-127-001 J -08-11-352-007 J -08-14-100-042
J -08-14-201-018

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
July 21, 2015
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Lt. Dirk Feneley, Oakland County Sheriff’s Department; Dave McKee, DPW Director; Kristen Sieloff, Assessing Director
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented.
E. CLOSED SESSION: None Scheduled
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Supervisor Kitlte
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Michael Zwiernik
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS: None
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of July 7, 2015
2. Approval of Payroll of July 17, 2015 and Check Run of July 15, 2015 for a Total Amount of $396,743.26
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Clinton-Oakland Sewage Disposal System 2015-2016 Rates and Associated Budget Amendment
2. Adoption of the Citizen’s Guide to Special Assessment Districts (SAD)
3. Adoption of Resolutions #1 & #2 (Combined) for Special Assessment of Road Surfaces and Rescind Motion #2014-02-042 – Avington Park Condominium Subdivision
4. Approval of Full Time/Non-Exempt Administrative Department Aide Position ? Clerk-Election-Finance Department
5. Authorized Preliminary Actions Concerning Independence Road Millage Concept
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Monthly Actual to Budget Financial Update ? June, 2015 (Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst)
2. Communication: Oakland County Treasurer’s Office ? Independence Township Foreclosed Parcels for Land Sale ? July, 2015
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:03 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2015

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
July 15, 2015
A. A Regular Budget Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie
Absent: Schroeder
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Wendy Hillman, Finance Director; Dave McKee, DPW Director; Ren’e Poole, Fire Department Business Manager; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Trustee Lohmeier
G. AGENDA ITEMS AS INDICATED IN THE MOTION:
1. Review and Discussion of the 2016-2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
2. Review and Discussion of the 2016 Budgets for General Fund and Parks, Recreation & Seniors Fund
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Trustee Ritchie; Treasurer Brown; Trustee Lohmeier; Supervisor Kittle
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 9:35 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2015

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
July 7, 2015
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:02 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by State Representative Jim Tedder
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Dave McKee, DPW Director; Wendy Hillman, Finance Director; Linda Richardson, DPW
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As amended by Removing Regular Business Items 3 & 4
E. CLOSED SESSION: None Scheduled
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Trustee Schroeder; Trustee Aliaga
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: State Representative Jim Tedder
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Report: Supervisor’s Report (Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of June 23, 2015
2. Approval of Payroll of July 2, 2015 and Check Run of June 30, 2015 for a Total Amount of $1,521,247.02
3. Approval of Budget Amendment ? 2015 Invasive Species Project Plan
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Engagement Letter for Professional Services and Associated Budget Amendment – DPW Sewer Bond Project
2. Adoption of Petty Cash Policy
3. Acceptance of Proposal and Exhibit A for Professional Services, and Approval of Associated Budget Amendment – IT Review & Assessment for Enterprise Wide Township IT Platform ? Removed from Agenda
4. Approval of Clinton-Oakland Sewage Disposal System 2015-2016 Rates and Associated Budget Amendment ? Removed from Agenda
5. Approval of Budget Amendment ? Road Construction Communication Expenses
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Building Department Monthly Report; May 2015
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Trustee Lohmeier
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 7:53 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, July 15, 2015

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, August 5, 2015
at 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive,
Clarkston, MI 48346
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES
C. ROLL CALL:
D. REVIEW OF AGENDA: Agenda additions or deletions require a majority vote of Board Members present.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
G. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Case #15-009, Petitioner, Adam Christensen, Requesting: Two (2) total variances, 1) A 15 foot side yard setback and 2) A 33 foot rear yard setback variance from Section 4.24(D), Table 4.24 in order to construct a fabric building on the property, 4836 White Lake Road, Parcel #08-31-376-008, GI General Industrial.
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes of July 1, 2015
I. DISCUSSION:
J. ADJOURNMENT:
NOTICE: The above requests may be examined at the Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the attention of the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o Charter Township of Independence ? Building Department; 6483 Waldon Center Drive ? Clarkston, Michigan 48346 prior to the Meeting / Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
NOTICE: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the Building Department at (248) 625-8111 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt shall be made to provide reasonable accommodations.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
July 23, 2015
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Hall Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston MI, 48347-0069, to consider the following:
Wetland Permit File # 2015-001
Petitioner: Darwin Moore
Project Name: Wetland Permit Approval
PETITIONER REQUESTS INSTALLATION OF A TEMPORARY/SEASONAL DOCK ON WHIPPLE LAKE.
9165 Evee Road
Parcel # 08-10-252-008
R-1A Single Family Residential
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347-0069 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting.
For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
July 23, 2015
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Hall Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston MI, 48347-0069, to consider the following:
PC File # 2014-009
Petitioner: Clarkston Dix Properties
Project Name: New Multi-Tenant Retail Building
PETITIONER REQUESTS DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY UNDER PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OPTION PER SECTION 9.05(D) OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE.
Parcel # 08-29-328-008, 08-29-328-009
6756 Dixie Highway
MS Motor Vehicle Service Station (Dixie Highway Overlay District)
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347-0069 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting.
For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
July 23, 2015
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Hall Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston MI, 48347-0069, to consider the following:
PC File # 2015-004
Petitioner: Clearview Homes
Project Name: Proposed 56 Unit Single Family Site Condominium Development
PETITIONER REQUESTS REZONING WITH PLANNED REZONING OVERLAY (PRO) APPROVAL FROM R-1R RURAL RESIDENTIAL TO PRO/R-1A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL.
Parcel # 08-23-200-006, -007, -008
West side of Clintonville Road,
south of Clarkston Road
R-1R Rural Residential
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347-0069 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting.
For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
June 23, 2015
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:01 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier (Arrived at 7:45 p.m.), Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: Kittle
There was a quorum present.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: None Scheduled
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: 2014 Financial Audit (Plante & Moran, PLLC)
2. Report: Supervisor’s Update; video update presented under regular business item M-10 Request to Approve Budget Amendment for I-75 Sashabaw / Waldon Road Construction Communication
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2015
2. Approval of Payroll June 19, 2015 and Check Run of June 16, 2015 for a Total Amount of $617,466.84
3. Approval of 2015 Budget Amendment #6A
4. Approval of 2015 Budget Amendment #6B
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Daughters of the American Revolution of Michigan (DAR) for Acceptance of Donation-Brady Lodge
2. Adoption of Resolution for Michigan Liquor Control Approval to Transfer Classification from Tavern License to Class C License-APDH, LLC; dba Fort Clarkston
3. Approval of 1st Amendment to Amended and Restated Development Agreement & 1st Amendment to Amended and Restated Permit Conditions
4. Approval of 1st Reading-Patti Planned Rezoning Overlay (PRO) Project
5. Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Distribution of the 2015 Master Plan-Draft
6. Adoption of Parks, Recreation & Seniors Mission, Vision & Strategic Plan 2015-2018
7. Approval of Business Plan for Clarkston Cultural Arts and Associated Budget Amendment
8. Approval of Michigan Recreation and Park Association (MPRA) Partnership Agreement and Associated Budget Amendment
9. Amendment of Freedom of Information (FOIA) Policy, Summary and Forms-FOIA; PA 563 of 2014
10. Request to Approve Budget Amendment for I-75 Sashabaw / Waldon Road Construction Communication ? No action taken
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Communication: Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Transfer of Ownership and Relocation Request of SDD License for the Kroger Company of Michigan; 6625 Dixie Highway
2. Report: Monthly Actual to Budget Financial Update; May 2015
3. Report: Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Monthly Report; May 2015
4. Minutes: Video Center Administrative Board; February 25, 2015
5. Minutes: Safety Path Advisory Committee; May 13, 2015
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Recognition Boy Scout Kyle Kaufman of Troop #185 who earned a badge in Citizenship in the Community for attending tonight’s Township Board meeting.
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, July 1, 2015

PUBLIC NOTICE
Consumer Confidence Report with 2014 Water Quality Results was mailed June 18, 2015 to all water customers. If you do not receive your copy, you can pick one up at the Department of Public Works, 6050 Flemings Lake Road. Normal business hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. The report can also be viewed on the township website www.indetwp.com
Barb Pallotta, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
June 9, 2015
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by David Brouns, Boy Scout Troop 185
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: None Scheduled
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Trustee Schroeder; Supervisor Kittle
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Darwin Moore; Robert White
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS: None
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2015
2. Approval of Payroll June 5, 2015 and Check Run of June 3, 2015 for a Total Amount of $865,987.95
3. Approval of Fireworks Display Permit for Lake Oakland Lake Board/American Legion Post and Independence Township/Everest Academy
4. Approval of Budget Amendment #6
5. Rescission of Motion #2015-02-042-06 and Motion #2015-04-069-07 and Adoption of Resolution for the Round-Up (Capture) and Hold, and Nest Destruction of Canada Geese ? Cranberry Lake
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Appointment of Member to Boards and Committees ? Construction Code of Appeals
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: 2015 1st Quarter Investment Report
2. Communications: Thank you Letter ? Clarkston Area Lions Club
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Trustee Lohmeier; Trustee Aliaga; Supervisor Kittle; Trustee Schroeder
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 7:17 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, June 24, 2015

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES
C. ROLL CALL:
D. REVIEW OF AGENDA: Agenda additions or deletions require a majority vote of Board Members present.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
G. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Case #15-007, Petitioner, Doane Quick, Requesting: A 50 foot rear yard variance from Section 5.06(A)(4), Table 5.06-2 in order to construct an accessory structure, 10440 Hadley Road, Parcel #08-04-100-001, R-R Rural Residential.
2. Case #15-008, Petitioner, Terry Eichbrect, Requesting: Two (2) total variances in order to construct an addition to an existing garage. 1) A 5 foot, 6 inch variance from Section 4.06(D), Table 4.06 and, 2) a 95 square foot variance from Section 5.06(A)(2)(b), 7245 Deer Lake Road, Parcel #08-30-276-005, R-1A Single Family Residential.
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2015
I. DISCUSSION:
J. ADJOURNMENT:
NOTICE: The above requests may be examined at the Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the attention of the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o Charter Township of Independence ? Building Department; 6483 Waldon Center Drive ? Clarkston, Michigan 48346 prior to the Meeting / Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk

CHARTER TOWNSHIP
OF INDEPENDENCE
At a Regular meeting of the Township Board held on May 12, 2015, a 2nd reading was approved and an ordinance was adopted to amend the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of rezoning certain property situated in Section 23 of the Township to R-1A/Planned Unit Development (PUD) pursuant to Chapter 50, ‘Zoning Ordinance,? Article 9, ‘Planned Districts, Overlay Districts, and Other Special Development Regulations,? Section 9.02, ‘Planned Unit Development,? and to provide regulations for the development and use of such property.
The approximately 20.24 acres of property in Section 23 of the Township, known as Parcel 08-23-300-005 and more particularly described on incorporated legal description (referred to as the ‘Property?), is rezoned in the Zoning Ordinance and on the Zoning Map, from Rural Residential (R-1R) to R-1A/Planned Unit Development (PUD), subject to and in accordance with this amendatory ordinance, referred to as the ‘Northridge PUD Ordinance.?

(Map available in Clarkston News print edition and at Township offices)

The motion to approve this text and map amendment was moved by Trustee Ritchie, Seconded by Trustee Lohmeier. The vote on the motion was as follows: Yes: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder; Absent: None; No: 0. The motion carried.
Published: May 20, 2015 Barbara A. Pallotta
Township Clerk

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES
C. ROLL CALL:
D. REVIEW OF AGENDA: Agenda additions or deletions require a majority vote of Board Members present.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
G. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Case #15-005, Petitioner, Mark Romanowski, Requesting: A 7 foot side and 7 foot rear yard variance from Section 5.06(A)(4), Table 5.06-2 in order to construct a shed, 4691 Algonquin, Parcel #08-12-330-044, R-1A Single Family Residential.
2. Case #15-006, Petitioner, Michael Anderson, Requesting: A 16 foot front yard variance from Section 4.06(D), Table 4.06 in order to construct an attached garage to an existing home, 4570 Clinton, Parcel #08-34-452-011, R-1A Single Family Residential.
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2015
I. DISCUSSION:
J. ADJOURNMENT:
NOTICE: The above requests may be examined at the Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the attention of the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o Charter Township of Independence ? Building Department; 6483 Waldon Center Drive ? Clarkston, Michigan 48346 prior to the Meeting / Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
NOTICE: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the Building Department at (248) 625-8111 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt shall be made to provide reasonable accommodations.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That at a regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees held on May 12, 2015, the Township Board approved a Second Reading of an amendment to the to the Township’s Zoning Ordinance as follows:
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 2015-0002 GRANTING THE NORTHRIDGE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
(Text and Map Amendment to Zoning Ordinance)
An Ordinance to amend the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of rezoning certain property situated in Section 23 of the Township to
R-1A/Planned Unit Development (PUD) pursuant to Chapter 50, ‘Zoning Ordinance,? Article 9, ‘Planned Districts, Overlay Districts, and Other Special Development Regulations,? Section 9.02, ‘Planned Unit Development,? and to provide regulations for the development and use of such property.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
The approximately 20.24 acres of property in Section 23 of the Township, known as Parcel 08-23-300-005 and more particularly described on the attached and incorporated legal description (referred to as the ‘Property?), is hereby rezoned in the Zoning Ordinance and on the Zoning Map, from Rural Residential (R-1R) to R-1A/Planned Unit Development (PUD), subject to and in accordance with this amendatory ordinance, referred to as the ‘Northridge PUD Ordinance.?
Section 2 of Ordinance
This amendment to the Township Zoning Ordinance is granted subject to, and all improvement and use of the Property shall be subject to and in conformity with, the following:
(A) Chapter 50, Article 9, Section 9.02 of the Independence Township Code of Ordinances.
(B) The Permit Conditions for the Northridge Planned Unit Development, dated May 12, 2015
(C) The PUD Plans for the Northridge Planned Unit Development attached to the Permit Conditions identified in (B), above, which PUD Plans are approved by the adoption of this Northridge PUD Ordinance.
(D) The Development Agreement for the Northridge Planned Unit Development, dated the effective date of this ordinance.
(E) Any and all conditions of the approvals of the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees and Planning Commission relating to the Northridge Planned Unit Development, as reflected in the official minutes of such approvals.
(F) All applicable Township ordinances and design standards for the R-1A District of the Township Zoning Ordinance which are deemed to apply to this Planned Unit Development pursuant to Section 9.02.C.4 of the Township Zoning Ordinance, except for the following deviations, which have been approved as part of the PUD Plans and Permit Conditions: (1) deviations from the R-1A zoning requirements for minimum lot area and width; (2) deviations from the R-1A zoning requirements for setbacks; (3) deviations from the R-1A zoning requirements for distances between units; (4) deviation from the density requirements of the R-1A district; and (5) deviation from the road width standards and requirements.
(G) Recordation with the Oakland County Register of Deeds Office of the Development Agreement upon this Northridge PUD Ordinance becoming effective.
(H) All applicable Township ordinances and all Township design standards.
To the extent that there are conflicts or discrepancies between the respective provisions or contents of items (A) through (H), above, interpretation shall be based upon the more strict regulation of the Property, and interpretation shall be subject to the determination of the Township Board in its reasonable discretion.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Savings. Amended only as specified in this Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4 of Ordinance
Severability. If any section, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be declared to be unconstitutional, void, illegal or ineffective by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such section, clause or provision declared to be unconstitutional, void or illegal shall thereby cease to be a part of this Ordinance, but the remainder of this Ordinance shall stand and be in full force and effect.
Section 5 of Ordinance
Effective. The provisions of this Ordinance shall become effective eight (8) days from the date of publication, unless a notice of intent to file a petition requesting submission of this Ordinance to a vote of the Township electors is filed within seven (7) days of publication. If the notice of intent is filed within seven (7) days of publication, the Ordinance shall take effect thirty-one (31) days from the date of publication, unless a petition determined to be adequate by the Township Clerk is filed within thirty (30) days of publication, in which event the Ordinance shall be submitted to a vote of the Township electors, and if approved, the effective date of the Ordinance will be the date that voter approval is determined. A petition requesting submission of this Ordinance to a vote of the Township electors shall be deemed adequate by the Township Clerk if it is signed by a number of registered electors residing in the portion of the Township outside the limits of cities and villages equal to not less than fifteen percent (15%) of the total vote cast for all candidates for governor at the last preceding general election at which a governor was elected.
Section 6 of Ordinance
Enactment. This ordinance is declared to have been enacted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting called and held on the 12th day of May, 2015, and ordered to be given publication in the manner prescribed by law.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the foregoing ordinance was adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, at a meeting of the Board duly called and held on the 12th day of May, 2015.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By:
Barbara A. Pallotta, Township Clerk
INTRODUCED: April 7, 2015
PUBLISHED: April 15, 2015
ADOPTED: May 12, 2015
PUBLISHED: May 20, 2015
EFFECTIVE: May 29, 2015
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT
Description of 20.24 acre parcel of land located in the southwest ? of section 23, T4N, R9E, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan (as surveyed by Atwell)
Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 23, T4N, R9E, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan; thence N87?05?39″E 688.93 feet along the South line of said Section 23, lying in Waldon Road (variable width) for a PLACE OF BEGINNING; thence N03?23?49″W 1325.75 feet along the West line of the East ? of the Southwest ? of the Southwest ? of said Section 23 (as surveyed); thence N87?10?49″E (recorded as N89?47?17″E) 668.05 feet along the North line of the East ? of the Southwest ? of the Southwest ? of said Section 23 (as monumented) and the South line of the ‘Bluffs of Pine Knob? recorded in Master Deed Liber 11766, Page 483, Oakland County Records; thence S03?09;54″E 1324.71 feet (recorded as S00?33?26″E 1324.48 feet) along the East line of the East ? of the Southwest ? of the Southwest ? of said Section 23 (as monumented) and the West line of said ‘Bluffs of Pine Knob?; thence S87?05?39″W 662.67 feet along the South line of said Section 23 to the Place of Beginning, being a part of the Southwest ? of said Section 23, containing 20.24 acres of land, more or less, being subject to the rights of the public over the Southerly 33 feet thereof, as occupied by said Waldon Road, also being subject to easements, conditions, restrictions, and exceptions of record, if any.

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
AVINGTON PARK CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION
PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence (‘Township?) has received a petition requesting a special assessment district for improvements to the following private roads in the Avington Park Condominium Subdivision in the Township: Avington Parkway, Avington Court, Rosebud Lane, Boulderwood Ridge Drive, and Forest Valley Drive within the borders of the condominium subdivision (the ‘Road Improvement Project?). Having received such petition from the record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total frontage upon such roads (not including land that is not subject to special assessment), and based upon the request in that petition, the Township Board of Trustees has tentatively declared its intent to proceed with the Road Improvement Project and has tentatively decided to establish a special assessment district to defray all or a portion of the costs of such improvements by special assessment against the benefited properties. The improvements are intended to provide special benefits to the properties identified on the attachment to this Notice, which properties together tentatively constitute the ‘Special Assessment District.? The cost estimate, plans, and petition relating to this matter are on file and available for public inspection at the Township Clerk’s Office, which is located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Independence Township, Michigan.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at 7:00 p.m. on June 9, 2015, the Township Board of Trustees shall meet at the Township Hall, located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Independence Township, Michigan, for the purpose of hearing statements and objections by any interested person with respect to the petitions, proposed Road Improvement Project and proposed Special Assessment District. Appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the matters to be considered at the hearing to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest, or shall be permitted to file his or her appearance or protest by letter at or before the hearing and his or her personal appearance in such case shall not be required.
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence
Dated: May 20, 2015
Published: May 20, 2015
Mailed: May 20, 2015

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
May 12, 2015
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director; Doreen Groth, GPS Specialist; David McKee, DPW Director; Wendy Thomas, Finance Director; Gary Dovre, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, PC
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: None Scheduled
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Trustee Schroeder, Supervisor Kittle, Clerk Pallotta
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: Summary of Audit Advisory Committee April 10, 2015 Meeting (Wendy Thomas, Finance Director)
2. Presentation: DPW Presentation of CAMS & GIS (David McKee, DPW Director and Doreen Groth, GIS Specialist)
3. Report: Supervisor’s Report (Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Special Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2015 and Regular Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2015
2. Approval of Payroll of April 24, 2015 in the amount of $221,323.55 and the Payroll of May 8, 2015 in the amount of $245,947.78 and the Check Run of May 7, 2015, in the amount of $1,331,403.49 for a total amount of $1,798,674.82
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of 2nd Reading & Adoption of Ordinance – Northridge Planned Unit Development ? FKA Clairemont
2. Adoption of Proclamations Recognizing 2015 Clarkston Community Awards Recipients
3. Approval of Oakhill Road Project – Brandon and Independence Townships
4. Approval of Request for Proposals (RFP) – Legal Services
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Charter Township of Independence Quarterly Investment Report ? Quarter Ending December 31, 2014
2. Minutes: Video Center Administrative Board ? Regular Meeting November 19, 2014
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Trustee Lohmeier
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Published: Wed., May 20, 2015 Township Clerk

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
April 21, 2015
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:05 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder (Arrived 7:17 p.m.)
Absent: Brown
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors, Director; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst; Lt. Dirk Feneley, Oakland County Sheriff’s Department
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As amended (by adding Regular Business Item M-04)
E. CLOSED SESSION: None Scheduled
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: John Coe, Trustee Aliaga, Lt. Dirk Feneley
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: Summary of Audit Advisory Com
2. Report: Fiscal 2014 Actual to Budget Results (Pre-Audit) (Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of April 7, 2015
2. Approval of the Payroll of April 10, 2015 and Check Run of April 15, 2015 for a Total Amount of $431,539.61
3. Approval of 2015 Budget Amendment #4 ? Senior Center Addition Project
4. Acceptance of Estimate and Approval of Expenditure Exceeding $10,000 ? 2015 Invasive Species Project Plan
5. Adoption of Proclamation Recognizing the Month of May as Mental Health Month
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Acceptance of Quote and Approval of Budget Amendment’Roadway Compact Message Boards
2. Approval of Adjustment to Election Wages and Miscellaneous Election Costs
3. Approval to Lease Township Vehicles ? Assessing, Building and Parks Departments
4. Acceptance of Quote and Approval of Budget Adjustment ? Clintonwood Park Multipurpose Pad Project
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Monthly Actual to Budget Financial Update ? March, 2015
2. Report: Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Monthly Report ? March 2015
3. Minutes: Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) Regular Meeting – August 28, 2014 and October 23, 2014
4. Minutes: Election Commission ? September 30, 2014
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:21 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, April 29, 2015

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR THE
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2015
SPECIAL ELECTION
To the Qualified Electors of the Charter Township of Independence, County of Oakland:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Special Election will be held in the Charter Township of Independence, County of Oakland on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of voting on the following State proposal:
PROPOSAL 15-1
A proposal to amend the State Constitution to increase the sales/use tax from 6% to 7% to replace and supplement reduced revenue to the School Aid Fund and local units of government caused by the elimination of the sales/use tax on gasoline and diesel fuel for vehicles operating on public roads, and to give effect to laws that provide additional money for roads and other transportation purposes by increasing the gas tax and vehicle registration fees.
The proposed constitutional amendment would:
? Eliminate sales / use taxes on gasoline / diesel fuel for vehicles on public roads.
? Increase portion of use tax dedicated to School Aid Fund (SAF).
? Expand use of SAF to community colleges and career / technical education, and prohibit use for 4-year colleges / universities.
? Give effect to laws, including those that:
o Increase sales / use tax to 7%, as authorized by constitutional amendment.
o Increase gasoline / diesel fuel tax and adjust annually for inflation, increase vehicle registration fees, and dedicate revenue for roads and other transportation purposes.
o Expand competitive bidding and warranties for road projects.
o Increase earned income tax credit.
Should this proposal be adopted?
YES
NO
AND for the purpose of voting on the following local School District proposal:
CLARKSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
STATE OF MICHIGAN
OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL
This proposal will allow the school district to continue to levy the statutory rate of 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation allowance and renews millage that will expire with the 2015 tax levy.
Shall the currently authorized millage rate limitation of 19.2491 mills ($19.2491 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Clarkston Community Schools, Oakland County, Michigan, be renewed for a period of 10 years, 2016 to 2025, inclusive, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2016 is approximately $7,295,310 (this is a renewal of millage which will expire with the 2015 tax levy)?
Yes
No
The polling place locations for said election are as follows:
PRECINCT # POLLING LOCATION
1 St. Trinity Lutheran Church – 7925 Sashabaw Road
2 First Congregational Church – 5449 Clarkston Road
3 Carriage House @ Clintonwood Park – 6000 Clarkston Road
4 Clarkston Independence District Township Library – 6495 Clarkston Road
5 Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church – 6805 Bluegrass
6 Clarkston Community Church – 6300 Clarkston Road
7 Oakland Woods Baptist Church – 5628 Maybee Road
8 Maranatha Baptist Church – 5790 Flemings Lake Road
9 Harvestland Church – 5848 Clintonville Road
10 & 11 Mt. Zion Church – 4900 Maybee Road
12 & 13 Clarkston Community Schools Administration Building – 6389 Clarkston Road
For assistance in determining the accessibility of the polling place locations and the availability of voting instructions in alternative formats such as audio and Braille, please contact the Township Clerk’s office.
Absent voter ballots may be obtained by contacting:
Township Clerk
Charter Township of Independence
6483 Waldon Center Dr.
Clarkston, Michigan 48346
The Clerk, or the Clerk’s designee, will be available in the Clerk’s office on the Saturday preceding the election, May 2, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., the deadline for requesting an absentee ballot which will be mailed.
For information, please contact the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5113.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
PUBLISHED & POSTED: Wednesday, April 22, 2015

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST
FOR THE
SPECIAL ELECTION
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2015
Notice is hereby given that the Charter Township of Independence will conduct a Public Accuracy Test of the computer equipment to be used for the tabulation of absentee and precinct ballots for the SPECIAL ELECTION to be held Tuesday, May 5, 2015.
The test will take place at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 28, 2015 in the Township Hall Board Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr. ? Clarkston, Michigan 48346.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Clerk
PUBLISHED & POSTED: Wednesday, April 22, 2015

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
April 7, 2015
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: Lohmeier
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Richard Carlisle, Carlisle/Wortman & Associates, Inc.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: None Scheduled
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Clerk Pallotta, Trustee Aliaga, Supervisor Kittle
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: David Evancoe; Road Commission for Oakland County Update on Proposal 15-1
2. Report: Supervisor’s Report, Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor
3. Report: Planning Commission Update, Ronald Ritchie, Trustee)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of March 17, 2015
2. Approval of the Payroll of March 27, 2015 and Check Run of April 1, 2015 for a Total Amount of $1,254,143.31
3. Approval of 2015 Budget Amendment #4A ? Township Hall Generator
4. Adoption of Resolution Requesting Reimbursement under Oakland County’s West Nile Virus Fund Program
5. Approval of Sound Variance for Waterford Hills Road Racing Track
6. Amendment of Senior Adult Activity Center Advisory Committee Bylaws
7. Adoption of Resolution for Goose Round Up (Capture) and Hold ? Cranberry Lake
8. Acceptance of Quote for 2015 Road Chloriding Services ? Road Commission of Oakland County
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of 1st Reading ‘North Ridge Planned Unit Development ? FKA Clairemont
2. Approval of the Community Development Block Grant Public Service Contracts-Program Years 2013 & 2014 and Budget Amendment – Springfield Township
3. Approval to Set Salary and Approve Budget Amendment ? DPW Director Position
4. Approval of the Contract for Fire Chief Assessment Center and Budget Amendment ? Empco, Inc.
5. Approval to Purchase Gravel to Repair Township Dirt Roads ? Road Commission of Oakland County (RCOC)
6. Amendment to Previously Adopted Motion #2015-02-046 ? Fire Chief Selection Committee
7. Amendment to Previously Adopted Motion #2015-01-022 ? Non-Union Employee Benefit Advisory Committee
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Monthly Report ? February 2015
2. Report: Commission of Parks and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) Accreditation Report
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Trustee Schroeder, Supervisor Kittle
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, April 15, 2015

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive,
Clarkston, MI 48346
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES
C. ROLL CALL:
D. REVIEW OF AGENDA: Agenda additions or deletions require a majority vote of Board Members present.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
G. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Case #15-003, Petitioner, Nancy Reiss, Requesting: A 2.3 foot side yard variance from Section 4.06(D), Table 4.06 in order to construct an addition on the home, 7830 Debuque, Parcel #08-14-404-005, R-1A Single Family Residential.
2. Case #15-004, Global Signs & Awning, Petitioner, Requesting: A variance from Section 12.02(F)(2) of the Zoning Ordinance to permit an LED gas price sign, 4951 Sashabaw Road, Parcel #08-34-326-013, MS Motor Vehicle Service Station.
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2015
I. DISCUSSION:
J. ADJOURNMENT:
NOTICE: The above requests may be examined at the Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the attention of the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o Charter Township of Independence ? Building Department; 6483 Waldon Center Drive ? Clarkston, Michigan 48346 prior to the Meeting / Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
NOTICE: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the Building Department at (248) 625-8111 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt shall be made to provide reasonable accommodations.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP
OF INDEPENDENCE
At a Regular meeting of the Township Board held on April 7, 2015, the Township Board of Trustees approved a first reading and authorized second reading of a rezoning request from R-1R (Rural Residential) to R-1A /PUD (Planned Unit Development); Parcel #08-23-300-005 located on the north side of Waldon Road, east of Sashabaw Road between I-75 and Pine Knob Road. The proposed plan consists of 54 single family homes on 20 acres. Received from petitioner JLG Properties Independence Inc., 6074 Campfire Circle, Clarkston, MI 48346 as follows:
(map available in print edition of Clarkston News or at township offices)
The motion to approve this rezoning was moved by Trustee Schroeder, Seconded by Trustee Ritchie. The vote on the motion was as follows: Yes: 6; Absent: Trustee Lohmeier; No: 0. The motion carried.
Published: April 15, 2015 Barbara A. Pallotta
Township Clerk

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That at a Regular Meeting held on April 7, 2015, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees hereby approved a First Reading and authorized a Second Reading for the following:
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 2015-TBD
NOTICE OF ORDINANCE GRANTING
THE CLAIREMONT
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
(Text and Map Amendment
to Zoning Ordinance)
An Ordinance to amend the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of reclassifying certain property situated in Section 23 of the Township to Planned Unit Development (PUD) pursuant to Chapter 50, ‘Zoning Ordinance,? Article 9, ‘Planned Districts, Overlay Districts, and Other Special Development Regulations,? Section 9.02, ‘Planned Unit Development,? and to provide regulations for the development and use of such property.
A summary of the ordinance is set forth below. A true copy of the Ordinance can be inspected or obtained at the office of the Township Clerk, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Independence, MI 48346.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE: Description and Purpose. Describes the property involved, the prior PUD approval and amendment, and the purpose of this amendment.
SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE: Grant of Amendment and Conditions. Grants the amendment of the PUD and describes the amended PUD documents and other conditions related to the amendment.
SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE: Savings. Provides that the Township Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect, amended only as specified in this Ordinance.
SECTION 4 OF ORDINANCE: Severability. Provides that if any part of the ordinance is found to be void, that part is severed and the rest of the ordinance remains in place.
SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE: Publication and Effective Date. Requires publication and states that the effective date of this ordinance is 30 days after publication.
SECTION 6 OF ORDINANCE: Enactment. Declares the ordinance enacted and orders publication.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Barbara A. Pallotta, Township Clerk
INTRODUCED: April 7, 2015
PUBLISHED: April 15, 2015

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
April 23, 2015
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Hall Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston MI, 48347-0069, to consider the following:
PC File # 2015-003
Petitioner: Thomas J. Patti
Project Name: Proposed 30 Unit Single Family Site Condominium Development
PETITIONER REQUESTS REZONING WITH PLANNED REZONING OVERLAY (PRO) APPROVAL FROM R-1B SUBURBAN FARM RESIDENTIAL TO PRO/R-1A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL.
Parcel # 08-25-200-038
North side of Maybee Road, east of Clintonville Road
R-1B Suburban Residential
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347-0069 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting.
For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
March 17, 2015
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chief Pontiac Boy Scout Troop 377.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: Kittle
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Lt. Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst, Richard Carlisle, Carlisle/Wortman & Associates, Inc.
Approval to Appoint Barbara Pallotta, Clerk as Acting Chair.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: None Scheduled
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Ken Elwert, Trustee Schroeder
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS: None
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2015
2. Approval of the Payroll of March 13, 2015 and Check Run of March 11, 2015 for a Total Amount of $1,101,317.65
3. Approval of 2015 Budget Amendment #3A
4. Approval of Contract for Natural Gas Cost Recovery Services
5. Approval of New Vendor – Fuel
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of 2nd Reading & Adoption of Zoning Ordinance Text and Map Amendments ? Versa Planned Rezoning Overlay (PRO) Project
2. Approval of Renewal of Employment Agreement for Budget Analyst
3. Request to Lease Vehicles ? Assessing, Parks and Building Departments ? No Board action taken.
4. Request to Amend Previously Adopted Motion #2015-02-045 ? Purchase of Vehicle ? Parks Division ? No Board action taken.
5. Reappointment of Member to Boards and Committees ? Senior Adult Activity Center Advisory Committee
6. Adoption of Proclamation-Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month ? April 2015
7. Approval Recognizing Michigan Stars Softball, Inc. as a Nonprofit Organization for a Charitable Gaming License
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Fiscal 2015 Budgets after Capital Project Transfer
2. Report: Monthly Actual to Budget Financial Update ? February 2015
3. Report: 2014 Fire Department Incident Summary
4. Report: Building Department Monthly Report ? February 2015
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Clerk Pallotta, Trustee Schroeder
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:04 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, March 25, 2015

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a Regular meeting on March 17, 2017, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a Second Reading and Adoption of a rezoning request with a Planned Rezoning Overlay from OS-2 (Office Service Two) to C-1 (Local Commercial, as follows:
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 2015-0001
ZONING ORDINANCE
TEXT AND MAP AMENDMENT
(C-1 Rezoning with Planned Rezoning Overlay)
An ordinance to amend the ‘Zoning Ordinance? for the purpose of changing the zoning classification on certain property on the map which is a part of the Zoning Ordinance (‘Zoning Map?).
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
Subject to and in accordance with Article 15, and in particular Section 15.03, ‘Planned Rezoning Overlay (PRO),? of the Township Zoning Ordinance, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Map is amended by changing the classification of the approximately 0.80 acres of property presently having Parcel Identification No. 08-27-201-020 from OS-2, Office Service Two, to C-1/PRO, Residential Local Business One with Planned Rezoning Overlay, and the Zoning Map Designation shall read ‘C-1/PRO.? This Ordinance shall include the terms and provisions of the Planned Rezoning Overlay Agreement and the Planned Rezoning Overlay Conditions relative to this rezoning. Development and use of this parcel so classified and approved shall be restricted to the permission granted and the terms and conditions set forth in the Planned Rezoning Overlay Agreement, and no other development or use shall be permitted.
Section 2 of Ordinance
All other parts and provisions of the Zoning Ordinance shall remain in effect, amended only as provided above. If any section, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be declared to be unconstitutional, void, illegal or ineffective by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such section, clause or provision declared to be unconstitutional, void or illegal shall thereby cease to be a part of this Ordinance, but the remainder of this Ordinance shall stand and be in full force and effect.
Section 3 of Ordinance
This Ordinance shall become effective on the date provided by applicable law (specifically MCL 125.3402) and ordinance (specifically Zoning Ordinance Section 15.03.F) following publication.
Section 4 of Ordinance
This Ordinance is declared to have been enacted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting called and held on March 17, 2015, and ordered to be given publication in the manner prescribed by law.
Ayes: Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Nays: None
Abstentions: None
Absent: Kittle
STATE OF MICHIGAN )
) ss.
COUNTY OF OAKLAND )
I, the undersigned, the qualified and acting Clerk of the Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, do certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of the Ordinance adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting held on March 17, 2015, the original of which is on file in my office.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Barbara A. Pallotta, Township Clerk
INTRODUCED: January 20, 2015
RATIFIED: March 3, 2015
PUBLISHED: March 11, 2015
ADOPTED: March 17, 2015
PUBLISHED: March 25, 2015
EFFECTIVE: April 24, 2015

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF CLOSE OF
REGISTRATION FOR THE
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2015
SPECIAL ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that an Election will be held in the:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
If you are not currently registered to vote or need to register at a new address, you may do so at the following locations and times by the close of registration deadline on Monday, April 6, 2015:
In Person:
? Charter Township of Independence Clerk’s Office – 6483 Waldon Center Drive – Clarkston, MI 48346
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm;
? Oakland County Elections Division – 1200 N. Telegraph Road – Pontiac, MI 48341
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm;
? Secretary of State Branch Offices;
? At specified agencies for clients receiving services through Family Independence Agency, the Department of Community Health, Michigan Jobs Commission and some offices of the Commission for the Blind; and
? At military recruitment offices for persons who are enlisting.
By Mail:
? Voter Registration Application: Mail application to the election official as directed on the application by the close of registration deadline on Monday, April 6, 2015.
Note: Persons registering by mail are required to vote in person unless they have previously voted in person in the state OR are at least 60 years of age OR are handicapped.
The election will be conducted in the following voting precincts:
PRECINCT # POLLING LOCATION
1 St. Trinity Lutheran Church –
7925 Sashabaw Road
2 First Congregational Church –
5449 Clarkston Road
3 Carriage House @ Clintonwood Park – 6000 Clarkston Road
4 Clarkston Independence District Township Library – 6495 Clarkston Road
5 Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church – 6805 Bluegrass
6 Clarkston Community Church –
6300 Clarkston Road
7 Oakland Woods Baptist Church –
5628 Maybee Road
8 Maranatha Baptist Church –
5790 Flemings Lake Road
9 Harvestland Church –
5848 Clintonville Road
10 & 11 Mt. Zion Church – 4900 Maybee Road
12 & 13 Clarkston Community Schools Administration Building – 6389 Clarkston Road
For the purpose of voting on the following State proposal:
PROPOSAL 15-1
A proposal to amend the State Constitution to increase the sales/use tax from 6% to 7% to replace and supplement reduced revenue to the School Aid Fund and local units of government caused by the elimination of the sales/use tax on gasoline and diesel fuel for vehicles operating on public roads, and to give effect to laws that provide additional money for roads and other transportation purposes by increasing the gas tax and vehicle registration fees.
The proposed constitutional amendment would:
-Eliminate sales / use taxes on gasoline / diesel fuel for vehicles on public roads.
-Increase portion of use tax dedicated to School Aid Fund (SAF).
-Expand use of SAF to community colleges and career / technical education, and prohibit use for 4-year colleges / universities.
-Give effect to laws, including those that:
-Increase sales / use tax to 7%, as authorized by constitutional amendment.
-Increase gasoline / diesel fuel tax and adjust annually for inflation, increase vehicle registration fees, and dedicate revenue for roads and other transportation purposes.
-Expand competitive bidding and warranties for road projects.
-Increase earned income tax credit.
Should this proposal be adopted?
Yes
No
AND for the purpose of voting on the following local School District proposal:
CLARKSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
STATE OF MICHIGAN
OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL
This proposal will allow the school district to continue to levy the statutory rate of 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation allowance and renews millage that will expire with the 2015 tax levy.
Shall the currently authorized millage rate limitation of 19.2491 mills ($19.2491 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Clarkston Community Schools, Oakland County, Michigan, be renewed for a period of 10 years, 2016 to 2025, inclusive, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2016 is approximately $7,295,310 (this is a renewal of millage which will expire with the 2015 tax levy)?
Yes
No
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
PUBLISHED & POSTED: Wednesday, March 25, 2015

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
March 3, 2015
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Lt. Dirk Feneley, Oakland County Sheriff’s Department; Mitch Petterson, Interim Fire Chief; Randal Ford, Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc.; Todd Sneathen, Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As amended (reversing the order of Regular Business Items 4 & 5)
E. CLOSED SESSION: None Scheduled
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Trustee Schroeder
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Report: Planning Commission Update (Ronald Ritchie, Planning Commission Board of Trustee Liaison)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2015
2. Approval of the Payroll of February 27, 2015 and Check Run of February 25, 2015 for a Total Amount of $1,001,611.20
3. Approval of Budget Amendment (DPW) ? Addition of Funds to FY 2015 Budget
4. Ratification of 1st Reading ? Versa Planned Rezoning Overlay Project
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Amendment of the 2013-2015 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Oakland County Sheriff’s Office
2. Approval of 2015-2018 Fire Dispatch Service Agreement with Oakland County Sheriff’s Office
3. Acceptance of Estimate and Approval of Budget Amendment for Purchase Greater than $10,000.00 ? Emergency Repair at Pelton Well House
5. Acceptance of Proposal for Engineering Services ? SAW Grant Asset Management Plan
4. Approval of Budget Amendment ? SAW Grant Asset Management Plan
6. Award Bid ? Publication of the 2015 Summer, Fall and Winter Recreation Guides
7. Authorize Disposal of Asset with Cost Basis Greater than $5,000.00 ? Building Department
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Communication: State of Michigan; Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs-Michigan Liquor Control Commission: Transfer Stock Interest; Applicant: Clarkston BPA, Inc. – 6480 Sashabaw Rd., Clarkston, Michigan 48346
2. Report: Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Monthly Report; January 2015
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:19 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2015

CHARTER TOWNSHIP
OF INDEPENDENCE
At a Regular meeting of the Township Board held on March 3, 2015, the Township Board of Trustees ratified the January 20, 2015 motion authorizing a second reading of a rezoning request with a Planned Rezoning Overlay from OS-2 (Office Service Two) to C-1 (Local Commercial); Parcel #08-27-201-020 located on the east side of Sashabaw Road, north of Bow Pointe for a drive-thru restaurant. Received from petitioner Versa Development; 25900 West 11 Mile Road, Suite 250 ? Southfield, MI 48034 as follows:

(picture in print edition)

The motion to approve this rezoning was ratified and moved by Trustee Lohmeier, Seconded by Trustee Schroeder; the vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: 7; Nays: 0. The motion carried.
The ordinance amendment is effective immediately upon publication.
Published: March 11, 2015 Barbara A. Pallotta
Township Clerk

independence township
OFFICIAL PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence 2015 March Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 9:00 am.
The Board of Review will meet for public hearings at the Township Hall Board Room located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear 2015 year assessment appeals of value, classification and hardship exemption requests on March 4th with appointment times between 12:00pm and 5:00pm, on March 5th with appointment times between 1:00pm and 8:30pm, and on March 6th with appointment times between 9:00am and 1pm. ****The latest you can call to set up an appointment is Thursday, March 5th by 4pm.****
If you wish to appear in person to appeal your assessed value, it is required that you have an appointment with the March Board of Review. The Assessed Value represents 50% of market value. Appeals are for the 2015 tax year only. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office by calling (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
A resident or nonresident may also protest to the Board of Review by mail by submitting a completed and signed ‘Petition to Board of Review? (Form L-4035). This form is available on line at www.michigan.gov/documents/l4035f_2658_7.pdf and at the Township Assessing Department at the address indicated above. This form should be mailed to the Independence Township Assessing Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr, Clarkston, MI 48346. It must be received prior to the close of the March Board of Review and documentation supporting your opinion of value should be attached.
The Board of Review is an appeal process to review property values, not tax bills. The Board of Review has no jurisdiction over the millage rates that are multiplied against taxable values in order to calculate the tax bill. The year 2015 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
Sincerely,
Kristen Sieloff, MMAO (4)
Independence Township Assessor
Publish February 11, 18, 25

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
February 17, 2015
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director; Colleen Hill-Stramsak, Associate; Hubble, Roth & Clark, Inc.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: None Scheduled
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: County Commissioner Tom Middleton
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. ‘Presentation: Colleen Hill-Stramsak; Update on Reconstruction and Widening Projects: Sashabaw Road at Waldon Road and I-75
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2015 and Special Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2015
2. Approval of the Payroll of February 13, 2015 and Check Run of February 11, 2015 for a Total Amount of $762,609.40
3. Approval of Refund to Deer Lake Property Owners Association ? 2014 Marine Patrol Services
4. Approval to Amend Previously Adopted Motion #2015-02-030-Tennis Courts Construction Contract
5. Adoption of Resolution for Round-Up (Capture) and Hold and Nest Destruction of Canada Geese-Deer Lake
6. Adoption of Resolution for Goose Destruction-Cranberry Lake
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Road Commission of Oakland County (RCOC) Cost Participation Agreement (Construction)
2. Adoption of Risk Management Policy-Parks, Recreation & Seniors
3. Approval to Purchase Vehicle and Authorize Disposal of Asset with Cost Basis Greater than $5,000.00-Parks Division
4. Appointment of Interim Fire Chief
5. Acceptance of Proposal and Approval of Budget Amendment ? Refurbishment of 1989 Pierce Dash Tankers 1 and 2
6. Adoption of Proclamation ? Penny Shanks, Executive Director; Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Building Department Monthly Report; January, 2015
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:01 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, February 25, 2015

independence township
OFFICIAL PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence 2015 March Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 9:00 am.
The Board of Review will meet for public hearings at the Township Hall Board Room located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear 2015 year assessment appeals of value, classification and hardship exemption requests on March 4th with appointment times between 12:00pm and 5:00pm, on March 5th with appointment times between 1:00pm and 8:30pm, and on March 6th with appointment times between 9:00am and 1pm. ****The latest you can call to set up an appointment is Thursday, March 5th by 4pm.****
If you wish to appear in person to appeal your assessed value, it is required that you have an appointment with the March Board of Review. The Assessed Value represents 50% of market value. Appeals are for the 2015 tax year only. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office by calling (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
A resident or nonresident may also protest to the Board of Review by mail by submitting a completed and signed ‘Petition to Board of Review? (Form L-4035). This form is available on line at www.michigan.gov/documents/l4035f_2658_7.pdf and at the Township Assessing Department at the address indicated above. This form should be mailed to the Independence Township Assessing Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr, Clarkston, MI 48346. It must be received prior to the close of the March Board of Review and documentation supporting your opinion of value should be attached.
The Board of Review is an appeal process to review property values, not tax bills. The Board of Review has no jurisdiction over the millage rates that are multiplied against taxable values in order to calculate the tax bill. The year 2015 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
Sincerely,
Kristen Sieloff, MMAO (4)
Independence Township Assessor
Publish February 11, 18, 25

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
February 9, 2015
A. A Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at
7:07 PM at the Independence Township Hall
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Gregg Schultz, Schultz & Young, PC; Mitch Petterson, Deputy Fire Chief; Ren’e Poole, Fire Department Business Manager
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
G. AGENDA ITEMS AS INDICATED IN MOTION #2015-02-036:
1. Approval to enter into closed session to consult with the Township’s labor attorney regarding current contract negotiations as permitted by MCL 15.268(c).
The meeting RECESSED at 7:09 PM.
The meeting RECONVENED at 8:04 PM.
H. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
I. ADJOURNMENT: The Special Meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, February 18, 2015

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES
C. ROLL CALL:
D. REVIEW OF AGENDA: Agenda additions or deletions require a majority vote of Board Members present.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
G. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Case #15-001, Petitioner, Ray Rogers, Requesting: Six (6) total variances in order to construct a detached garage. 1) A 47 foot lot width variance from Section 4.06(D), Table 4.06; 2) An 8,858 square foot lot area variance from Section 4.06(D), Table 4.06; 3) A variance from Section 5.06(A)(4) for placement of an accessory structure in front of a principal structure; 4) A 31.3 foot front setback variance from Section 5.06(A)(4), Table 5.06-2; 5) An 8 foot side yard setback variance from Section 5.06(A)(4), Table 5.06-2; 6) A 4.5 foot variance from Section 5.06(A)(4), Table 5.06-2 for placement of the accessory structure in relation to the principal building, 8831 Lakeview Blvd., Parcel #08-12-376-004, R-1A Single Family Residential (POSTPONED JANUARY 7, 2015).
2. Case #15-002, Petitioner, Greg Kuhun, Requesting: A 30 foot variance from Section 5.06(A)(4), Table 5.06-2 in order to permit a pre-existing garage on the property, 7224 Rattalee Lake Rd., Parcel #08-06-476-007, R-1R Rural Residential.
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes of January 7, 2015
I. DISCUSSION:
J. ADJOURNMENT:
NOTICE: The above requests may be examined at the Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the attention of the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o Charter Township of Independence ? Building Department; 6483 Waldon Center Drive ? Clarkston, Michigan 48346 prior to the Meeting / Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
NOTICE: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the Building Department at (248) 625-8111 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt shall be made to provide reasonable accommodations.

independence township
OFFICIAL PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence 2015 March Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 9:00 am.
The Board of Review will meet for public hearings at the Township Hall Board Room located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear 2015 year assessment appeals of value, classification and hardship exemption requests on March 4th with appointment times between 12:00pm and 5:00pm, on March 5th with appointment times between 1:00pm and 8:30pm, and on March 6th with appointment times between 9:00am and 1pm. ****The latest you can call to set up an appointment is Thursday, March 5th by 4pm.****
If you wish to appear in person to appeal your assessed value, it is required that you have an appointment with the March Board of Review. The Assessed Value represents 50% of market value. Appeals are for the 2015 tax year only. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office by calling (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
A resident or nonresident may also protest to the Board of Review by mail by submitting a completed and signed ‘Petition to Board of Review? (Form L-4035). This form is available on line at www.michigan.gov/documents/l4035f_2658_7.pdf and at the Township Assessing Department at the address indicated above. This form should be mailed to the Independence Township Assessing Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr, Clarkston, MI 48346. It must be received prior to the close of the March Board of Review and documentation supporting your opinion of value should be attached.
The Board of Review is an appeal process to review property values, not tax bills. The Board of Review has no jurisdiction over the millage rates that are multiplied against taxable values in order to calculate the tax bill. The year 2015 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
Sincerely,
Kristen Sieloff, MMAO (4)
Independence Township Assessor
Publish February 11, 18, 25

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
February 3, 2015
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director; Lt. Dirk Feneley, Oakland County Sheriff; Linda L. Richardson, DPW Director; Steve Ronk, Fire Chief; Richard Carlisle, Carlisle/Wortman & Associates, Inc.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As amended (by adding Regular Business Item M-9)
E. CLOSED SESSION: None Scheduled
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Trustee Aliaga, Trustee Lohmeier
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Report: Supervisor’s Report (Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor)
2. Report: Planning Commission Update (Ronald Ritchie, Trustee)
3. Presentation: Brady Lodge Status Update (Ken Elwert, Parks Recreation & Seniors Director)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2015
2. Approval of the Payroll of January 30, 2015 and Check Run of January 28, 2015 for a Total Amount of $801,499.35
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Acceptance of the 2014 Sashabaw Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) Annual Report
2. Adoption of Resolutions for the Additional Purchase of Easements ? Waldon/Sashabaw Intersection
3. Acceptance of United States Tennis Association (USTA) Grant, Award Bid and Approval of Budget Amendment ? Tennis Court Restoration at Clintonwood Park
4. Approval of Purchase over $10,000 and Approval of Budget Amendment ? Emergency Repair-Parview Lift Station
5. Acceptance of Proposal and Approval of Budget Amendment ? Refurbishment of 1989 Pierce Dash Tankers 1 and 2
6. Acceptance of Quote and Approval of Budget Amendment – Fire Protective Clothing
7. Approval of Delegation of Authority Agreement – Inspections of Consumer Fireworks Retail Locations
8. Adoption of Special Event Policy and Application
9. Scheduling of Special Meeting
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Communications: Fiscal 2014 Budget Amendment #12 ? Police Fund
2. Communications: MLCC Transfer of Ownership of 2014 Class C & SDM License
3. Report: Building Department Monthly Report; December 2014
4. Minutes: Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) Minutes; August 28, 2014 and October 23, 2014
5. Minutes: Parks, Recreation & Seniors Advisory Committee; November 20, 20144
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Trustee Lohmeier
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:58 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, February 11, 2015

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
January 20, 2015
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: Aliaga, Lohmeier
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: David Belcher, Building Director; Kristen M. Sieloff, Assessing Director; Wendy Thomas, Finance Director; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst; Richard Carlisle, Carlisle/Wortman & Associates, Inc.; Gregg Schultz, Schultz and Young, P.C.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: None Scheduled
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Trustee Schroeder; Supervisor Kittle
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Report: Supervisor’s Report (Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of January 6, 2015
2. Approval of the Payroll of January 16, 2015 and Check Run of January 15, 2015 for a Total Amount of $447,120.71
3. Approval of Amendment to Previously Adopted Motion #2014-12-251d-Senior Adult Activity Center Advisory Committee
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Employment Dispute Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims ? David Belcher, Building Director
2. Approval of the 1st Reading of the Versa Planned Rezoning Overlay Project
3. Approval to Establish Beginning Date for the Board of Review and Adoption of the Resolution for the Granting of Hardship Exemptions
4. Appointment and Reappointment of Members to Boards and Committees ? Board of Review
5. Approval of 2015 Budget Amendment #1E
6. Approval of Transfer of Fund Balance from the Fire Millage Fund to Capital Projects Fund
7. Appointment of Board of Trustee Members and Acceptance of Recommendation to Appoint Non-Union Employees to the Non-Union Employee Benefit Advisory Committee
8. Authorized the Disposal of Assets with a Cost Basis Exceeding $5,000
9. Appointment and Reappointment of Members to Boards and Committees
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Monthly Report; December 2014
2. Minutes: Senior Adult Activity Center Advisory Committee Minutes; November 12, 2014
3. Minutes: Safety Path Advisory Committee; November 19, 2014
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:09 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, February 4, 2015

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
January 6, 2015
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: Aliaga, Lohmeier
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director; Mitch Petterson, Deputy Fire Chief; Ren’e Poole, Fire Department Business Manager; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Steve Ronk, Fire Chief; Steven Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, P.C.; Gregg Schultz, Schultz and Young, P.C.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: Approval to enter into Closed Session for the purpose of discussion pertaining to union negotiations as permitted by MCL 15.268(c)
The Meeting recessed at 7:02 PM
The Meeting reconvened at 7:15 PM
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Trustee Schroeder; Supervisor Kittle
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS: None
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of December 23, 2014
2. Approval of the Payroll of January 2, 2015 and Check Run of December 31, 2014 for a Total Amount of $1,289,028.69
3. Approval of Amendments to Previously Adopted Motions #2014-12-251b-1 & #2014-12-251b-2 – Parks, Recreation & Seniors Advisory Committee Appointments
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) & Appointment of Township Representative-Oakland County Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (OCCISMA)
2. Acceptance of Proposal and Approval of Budget Amendment for Professional Design/Engineering Services ? ITC Corridor Safety Path Project
3. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to Accept Donation – Friends of the Independence Township Senior Adult Activity Center
4. Appointment of Construction Manager; Approval to Waive Bidding Process and Approval of Budget Amendment – Senior Adult Activity Center Addition Project
5. Reclassification of AFSCME Employee: Building Department
6. Approval of AFSCME Geographic Information Systems/Information Technology Specialist Position ? DPW
7. Approval of Lease Agreement ? Deer Lake Beach
8. Appointment and Reappointment of Members to Boards and Committees
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS: None
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Trustee Schroeder
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:16 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, January 14, 2015

PUBLIC NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
2015 REGULAR/BUDGET MEETING SCHEDULE
7:00 PM – Township Hall Meeting Room
6483 Waldon Center Drive
Clarkston, Michigan 48346
(248) 625-5111
DAY TYPE DATE
Tuesday Regular January 6 & 20, 2015
Tuesday Regular February 3 & 17, 2015
Tuesday Regular March 3 & 17, 2015
Tuesday Regular April 7 & 21, 2015
Tuesday Regular May 12 & 26, 2015
Tuesday Regular June 9 & 23, 2015
Wednesday Budget June 17, 2015
Tuesday Regular July 7 & 21, 2015
Wednesday Budget July 15, 2015
Wednesday Budget July 29, 2015
Tuesday Regular August 11 & 25, 2015
Wednesday Budget August 12 & 19, 2015
Wednesday Budget September 2, 2015
Tuesday Regular September 8 & 22, 2015
Wednesday Budget September 16, 2015
Wednesday Budget September 30, 2015
Tuesday Regular October 6 & 20, 2015
Tuesday Regular November 10 & 24, 2015
Tuesday Regular December 8 & 22, 2015
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
POSTED: December 30, 2014
PUBLISHED: January 7, 2015
MOTION #2014-12-232

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
December 23, 2014
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: Aliaga
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst; Randal Ford, Sr. Associate-Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc., Todd Sneathen, Sr. Project Engineer-Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As amended
E. CLOSED SESSION: None scheduled
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Trustee Schroeder; Trustee Lohmeier
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Report: Supervisor’s Report (Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2014
2. Approval of the Payroll of December 19, 2014 and Check Run of December 17, 2014 for a Total Amount of $635,562.56
3. Approval of Payment of Invoice over $10,000 and Budget Amendment for DNR Invasive Species Management Grant Proposal Project Administration
4. Approval of Fire Department FY 2014 Budget Adjustments
5. Request to Approve Final Fiscal 2014 Budget Amendment #12F; removed from CONSENT AGENDA
6. Confirmation of Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals 2015 Regular Meeting Schedule
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Final Fiscal 2014 Budget Amendment #12F
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Acceptance of Proposal and Authorization of Continuation Contract for SAW Grant Televising/Cleaning and Repairs/Rehabilitation on Township Sanitary Sewer System
2. Amendment to Previously Adopted Motion #2014-10-206-DPW
3. Approval of Budget Adjustment for the Installation of Channel Grinder
4. Approval to Waive Bid Process – Valve Insertion Method for Valve Replacement in Clarkston Gardens
5. Adoption of Oakland County North Oakland Household Hazardous Waste (NO HAZ) Consortium Resolution and Approval of Interlocal Agreement
6. Acceptance of Audit Advisory Committee Recommendation – Professional Services Provider for the Annual Financial Audit for Fiscal Year Ending 2014
7. Adoption of the Performance Resolution for Governmental Agencies 2015 Annual Permit for Work on State Trunkline Right-of-Way
8. Adoption of the Non-Union Employee Policy & Benefit Manual ? No Action Taken
9. Adoption of the Personnel Policy & Procedure Manual
10. Appointment and Reappointment of Members to Boards and Committees
11. Adoption of Resolution for Approval of Brewpub License ? Clarkston Courts, LLC
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Charter Township of Independence Investment Analysis for Quarters Ending June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2014
2. Report: Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Monthly Report; November, 2014
3. Report: Building Department Monthly Report; November, 2014
4. Minutes: Video Center Administrative Board; September 17, 2014
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Trustee Lohmeier
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:52 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, January 7, 2015

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
December 9, 2014
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: Kittle
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation and Seniors, Director; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Barbara Rollin, Senior Supervisor
Approval to Appoint Clerk Pallotta as Acting Chair for the December 9, 2014 Regular Meeting.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: (Below Comment made by Trustee Schroeder under F. Board/Public Announcements)
E. CLOSED SESSION: None scheduled
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Trustee Schroeder; Approval of Agenda; Trustee Aliaga
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING:
Public Hearing opened at 7:07 PM
After receiving public comment, the Public Hearing closed at 7:11 PM
1. Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG) Program Year 2015 Application and Subrecipient Agreement
a. Approval of Program Year 2015 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Application and Subrecipient Agreement
b. Approval of Allocation of 2015 CDBG Funding for Public Services / Independence Township Senior Center
c. Approval of Allocation of 2015 CDBG Funding for Public Services / Youth Services (Clarkston Area Youth Assistance)
d. Approval of Allocation of 2015 CDBG Funding for Public Services / Transportation Services (Senior Center)
e. Approval of Allocation of 2015 CDBG Funding for Other (Minor Home Repair)
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Report: Update ? Planning Commission Update (Ronald Ritchie)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of November 25, 2014
2. Approval of the Payroll of December 5, 2014 and Check Run of December 3, 2014 for a Total Amount of $321,980.60
3. Approval of Budget Amendment for the Parks Division
4. Approval of Budget Amendment for the Recreation Division
5. Approval of Budget Amendment for the Seniors Division
6. Confirmation of the Video Center Administrative Board 2015 Meeting Schedule
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Adoption of the Board of Trustees 2015 Regular and Budget Meeting Schedule
2. Approval of the 2016 Budget Review/Approval Process
3. Amendment to Previously Adopted Motion #2014-10-191 Verizon Wireless
4. Request to Amend Previously Adopted Motion #2014-10-206; No Action Taken
5. Request to Approve Budget Adjustment and Accept Proposal for the Installation of the Channel Monster System; No Action Taken
6. Request to Accept Quote for Valve Replacement ? Clarkston Gardens; No Action Taken
7. Amendment to Previously Adopted Motion #2014-11-224 – Parks, Recreation & Seniors
8. Approval of the 2015 Specialized Services Operation Assistance Program Third-Party (SMART) Contract
9. Approval of Budget Amendment and transfer funding for pending 2014 Capital Improvement & Donation Projects for Parks, Recreation & Seniors Divisions from FY 2014 to FY 2015
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Fire Department Monthly Reports for October and November 2014
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Trustee Lohmeier
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:07 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, December 17, 2014

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
November 25, 2014
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Supervisor Kittle moved to Appoint Treasurer Brown as Acting Clerk for the November 25, 2014 Regular Meeting.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: Pallotta
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation and Seniors, Director; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Wendy Thomas, Finance Director; Randal Ford, Hubble Roth & Clark, Inc.; Colleen Hill-Stramsak, Hubble Roth & Clark, Inc.; Steven P. Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, P.C.; John DeLisle, Natural Community Services, Inc.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As amended; Removed Regular Business Item M-03 from agenda
E. CLOSED SESSION: None scheduled
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Trustee Schroeder; Trustee Aliaga
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Report: Update ? I-75 Sashabaw Road Construction Project (Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor; Randal Ford, Hubble Roth & Clark Inc.; Colleen Hill-Stramsak, Hubble Roth & Clark, Inc.)
2. Report: Update ? Police Fund (Wendy Thomas, Finance Director)
3. Report: Update ? Financial Transparency Tool (Wendy Thomas, Finance Director)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of November 18, 2014 (Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk)
2. Approval of the Payroll of November 21, 2014 and Check Run of November 19, 2014 for a Total Amount of $634,797.39 (Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk)
3. Approval to Renew RCOC (Road Commission of Oakland County) Municipality Community Event Permit (Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor)
4. Approval to Renew RCOC (Road Commission of Oakland County) Municipality Maintenance Permit (Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor)
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Contract with Clarkson Community Schools for Registration Services and Associated Budget Adjustment (Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors, Director)
2. Authorized the purchase of a 1996 GMC Top Kick 5 Yard Diesel Dump Truck and Disposal of a 1993 GMT-400 / Dump Truck ? Parks, Recreation & Seniors (Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors, Director)
3. Amendment to Previously Adopted Motion #2014-10-206 ? DPW (Linda L. Richardson, DPW Director) Removed from Agenda
4. Approved and Authorized the Letter of Commitment for the OCCISMA Project Grant? Invasive Species Management (Linda L. Richardson, DPW Director)
5. Approval of the Agreement Regarding Conveyance of Property Owned by the Township (Paul A. Brown, Treasurer)
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: CAPRA Status Report (Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director)
2. Report: Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Monthly Report, October, 2014
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Supervisor Kittle; Trustee Schroeder; Trustee Aliaga
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:55 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, December 10, 2014

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PUBLIC NOTICE
2014 DECEMBER
BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING
The Charter Township of Independence will hold its 2014 December Board of Review Meeting at the Township Hall Office on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 9:00 am. This office is located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346. The purpose of this meeting is to review Hardship Exemption Applications, Principal Residence Exemptions not timely filed, Disabled Veteran’s Exemptions, other qualifying exemptions approved by the State Tax Commission or State of Michigan and Assessor Corrections. Appeals for your Assessed Value can only go to the March Board of Review.
Sincerely,
Kristen Sieloff, MMAO (4)
Independence Township Assessor
248 625-8114

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
November 18, 2014
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie
Absent: Schroeder
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: David Belcher, Building Department Director; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: None scheduled
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Trustee Aliaga; Supervisor Kittle
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS: None
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2014 (Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk)
2. Approval of the Payroll of October 24, 2014; November 7, 2014 and Special Payroll and Check Run of November 12, 2014 for a Total Amount of $1,859,057.96 (Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk)
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Adoption of the 2015 General Appropriations Act (Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst)
2. Approval to Upgrade Pump Motors ? Parview Lift Station (Linda L. Richardson, DPW Director)
3. Acceptance of Proposal for the Purchase of an Emergency Back-Up Generator ? Township Hall (David Belcher, Building Department Director)
4. Approval of Leasing and Installation of Fleet Management System on Township Vehicles (Paul A. Brown, Treasurer)
5. Appointment of Board Member to the Construction Code Board of Appeals (Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor)
6. Denied Request for Approval of Payment for Additional Professional Services ? Audit for Year Ending December 31, 2013 (Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor)
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Monthly Actual to Budget Financial Update ? October, 2014 (Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst)
2. Report: Building Department Monthly Report, October, 2014
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Treasurer Brown; Trustee Aliaga; Supervisor Kittle
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, November 26, 2014

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
October 21, 2014
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:04 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Ren’e Poole, Fire Department Business Manager; Steve Ronk, Fire Chief; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As amended (Added Regular Business item M-8 Request to Adopt Resolution in Support of McLaren Health Care System Hospital)
E. CLOSED SESSION: None scheduled
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Trustee Schroeder
There was a consensus of the Township Board members to relocate agenda item l-1. Presentation: Fred Eaton, Senior Manager of External Affairs, COMCAST before G. PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Presentation: Fred Eaton, Senior Manager of External Affairs, COMCAST
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING:
1. 2015 Budget (Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst)
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: Fred Eaton, Senior Manager of External Affairs, COMCAST moved before G. PUBLIC COMMENT
2. Report: Supervisor’s Update (Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of October 7, 2014 (Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk)
2. Approval of the Payroll of October 10, 2014 and Check Run of October 15, 2014 for a Total Amount of $770,528.66 (Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk)
3. Acceptance of Quote and Approval of Budget Adjustment for Door Replacement at Fire Station #3 (Steve Ronk, Fire Chief)
4. Acceptance of Quote and Approval of Budget Adjustment for Replacement Concrete, Manholes and Spill Buckets at Fire Station #2 (Steve Ronk, Fire Chief)
5. Acceptance of Quote for 2015 Recreation Guides (Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director) – Removed from Consent Agenda
6. Approval of the 2014 Special Assessment Roll for Placement on the 2014 Winter Tax Statements (Paul A. Brown, Treasurer)
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Acceptance of Quote for 2015 Recreation Guides (Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director)
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval to Accept Quote for the Purchase of Stretchers and Stair Chairs ? Fire Department (Steve Ronk, Fire Chief)
2. Rescission of Motion #2014-07-134 and Acceptance of Proposal from Alternate Company for Professional Custodial Services at Township Hall (Linda L. Richardson, DPW Director)
3. Acceptance of Proposal for Natural Gas Cost Recovery Services (Linda L. Richardson, DPW Director)
4. Acceptance of Proposal for the Purchase of a Channel Grinder for Maybee Road Sewer Lift Station (Linda L. Richardson, DPW Director)
5. Approval of Leasing and Installation of LoJack Fleet Management System on Township Vehicles (Paul A. Brown, Treasurer) ? No Action Taken
6. Appointment of Board Members to the Construction Code Board of Appeals (Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor)
7. Acceptance of Quote for the Purchase Temporary Ice Rink – Bay Court Park (Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor)
8. Adoption of Resolution in Support of McLaren Health Care System Hospital (Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor)
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Building Department Monthly Report, September, 2014
2. Report: Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Monthly Report, September, 2014
3. Report: Fire Department Monthly Report Reports, August and September, 2014
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Trustee Schroeder; Trustee Aliaga; Supervisor Kittle
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 9:56 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, October 29, 2014

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
ACCURACY TEST
FOR THE
GENERAL ELECTION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014
Notice is hereby given that the Charter Township of Independence will conduct a Public Accuracy Test of the computer equipment to be used for the tabulation of absentee and precinct ballots for the GENERAL ELECTION to be held Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
The test will take place at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, October 28, 2014 in the Township Hall Board Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr. ? Clarkston, Michigan 48346.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Clerk
PUBLISHED & POSTED: Wednesday, October 22, 2014

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR THE
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014 GENERAL ELECTION
To the Qualified Electors of the Charter Township of Independence, County of Oakland:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a General Election will be held in the Charter Township of Independence, County of Oakland on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of nominating candidates for the following offices:
STATE: Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General;
CONGRESSIONAL: United States Senator, Representative in Congress – 8th District;
LEGISLATIVE: State Senator – 12th District, Representative in State Legislature – 43rd District;
STATE BOARDS: Member of the State Board of Education, Regent of the University of Michigan, Trustee of Michigan State University, Governor of Wayne State University;
COUNTY: County Commissioner ? 1st District, County Commissioner ? 4th District;
JUDICIAL: Justice of Supreme Court (8 Year), Justice of Supreme Court (Partial Term Ending 01/01/2017), Judge of Court of Appeals 2nd District (6 Year), Judge of Circuit Court 6th Circuit (6 Year), Judge of Circuit Court 6th Circuit (8 Year), Judge of Probate Court (6 Year), Judge of District Court ? 52nd-2 (6 Year);
COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Board of Trustees Member Oakland Community College;
LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT: Board Member Clarkston Community Schools (6 Year), Board Member Lake Orion Community School District (4 Year), Board Member Lake Orion Community School District (Partial Term Ending 12/31/2016), Board Member Waterford School District (6 Year);
AND for the purpose of voting on the following State proposals:
PROPOSAL 14-1
A REFERENDUM OF PUBLIC ACT 520 OF 2012, ESTABLISHING AN OPEN SEASON FOR WOLVES AND AUTHORIZING ANNUAL WOLF HUNTING SEASONS
Public Act 520 of 2012 would:
– Designate wolf as game.
– Allow an open hunting season for wolves and allow the Natural Resources Commission to schedule annual wolf hunting seasons.
– Provide criminal penalties for the unlawful possession or taking of wolves, but shield a person who lawfully captures or destroys a wolf from prosecution.
– Require a person who wishes to hunt wolves to obtain a wolf hunting license.
– Create a Wolf Management Advisory Council for the purpose of making nonbinding recommendations to the legislature regarding the proper management of wolves.
Should this law be approved?
Yes
No
PROPOSAL 14-2
A REFERENDUM OF PUBLIC ACT 21 OF 2013, GRANTING THE NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION THE POWER TO DESIGNATE WOLVES AND OTHER ANIMALS AS GAME WITHOUT LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Public Act 21 of 2013 would:
– Allow the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) to designate animals as game for hunting purposes without legislative action.
– Allow the NRC to establish the first open hunting season for newly designated game animals without legislative action.
– Allow the NRC to schedule a wolf hunt.
– Grant the Legislature the sole authority to remove a species from the list of designated game animals.
– Eliminate the $1.00 hunting and fishing licensing fee for members of the military, whether stationed inside or outside of Michigan, subject to any lottery.
– Give the NRC the sole authority to regulate fishing.
Should this law be approved?
Yes
No
AND for the purpose of voting on the following local School District proposal:
LAKE ORION COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
STATE OF MICHIGAN
OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL
This proposal, if approved by the electors, will allow the Lake Orion Community Schools to continue to levy the number of operating mills required for the School District to receive revenues at the full per pupil foundation allowance permitted by the State of Michigan.
Shall the limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, situated within the Lake Orion Community Schools, County of Oakland, State of Michigan, be increased as provided in the Michigan Constitution, in the amount of 20.25 mills, with 18 mills of this amount being the maximum levy allowed ($18 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation), for a period of ten (10) years from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2025, inclusive with the above 20.25 mills being a renewal of a previously authorized millage which would otherwise expire on December 31, 2014? This operating millage, if approved and levied, would provide estimated revenues to the School District of Seven Million One Hundred Sixty Three Thousand One Hundred ($7,163,100) Dollars during the 2015 calendar year, to be used for general operating purposes.
Yes
No
The polling place locations for said election are as follows:
PRECINCT # POLLING LOCATION
1 St. Trinity Lutheran Church – 7925 Sashabaw Road
2 First Congregational Church – 5449 Clarkston Road
3 Carriage House @ Clintonwood Park – 6000 Clarkston Road
4 Clarkston Independence District Township Library – 6495 Clarkston Road
5 Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church – 6805 Bluegrass
6 Clarkston Community Church – 6300 Clarkston Road
7 Oakland Woods Baptist Church – 5628 Maybee Road
8 Maranatha Baptist Church – 5790 Flemings Lake Road
9 Harvestland Church – 5848 Clintonville Road
10 & 11 Mt. Zion Church – 4900 Maybee Road
12 & 13 Clarkston Community Schools Administration Building – 6389 Clarkston Road
For assistance in determining the accessibility of the polling place locations and the availability of voting instructions in alternative formats such as audio and Braille, please contact the Township Clerk’s office.
Absent voter ballots may be obtained by contacting:
Township Clerk
Charter Township of Independence
6483 Waldon Center Dr.
Clarkston, Michigan 48346
The Clerk, or the Clerk’s designee, will be available in the Clerk’s office on the Saturday preceding the election, November 1, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. the deadline for requesting an absentee ballot which will be mailed.
For names of candidates or any other information, please contact the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5113.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
PUBLISHED & POSTED: Wednesday, October 22, 2014

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
October 7, 2014
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle (Arrived at 7:10 p.m.),Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Gary Dovre, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, PC; Steven Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, PC; James E. Tamm, O’Conner, DeGarzia, Tamm & O’Connor, PC
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As amended (Tabled Item I. Presentations & Reports until Supervisor Kittle Arrives)
E. CLOSED SESSION: None scheduled
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Reprogramming of 2013 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds (Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director)
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS: (Presented after Item M-8)
1. Report: Supervisor’s Update (Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2014 and the Board of Trustees Special Budget Meeting Minutes of September 30, 2014 (Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk)
2. Approval of the Payroll of September 26, 2014 and Check Run of October 1, 2014 for a Total Amount of $1,828,205.77 (Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk)
3. Approval of Budget Amendment ? Parks Division (Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director)
4. Approval of Budget Amendment ? Recreation Division (Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director)
5. Approval of Budget Amendment ? Seniors Division (Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director)
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Approve Lease Agreement with New Par dba Verizon Wireless (Linda L. Richardson, DPW Director)
2. No Action taken on the Option to Lease Agreement with New Cingular Wireless, PCS, LL dba AT&T (Linda L. Richardson, DPW Director)
Motion to Relocate Regular Business Item-6 before Regular Business Item-3
6. Approval of Settlement: Foundation for Future Prosperity vs. Charter Township of Independence (Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor)
The meeting Recessed at 7:31 p.m.; the meeting Reconvened at 7:32 p.m.
3. Acceptance of Quote for Brady Lodge Hazardous Materials Abatement (Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director)
4. Acceptance of Quote for Brady Lodge Interior Priming (Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director)
5. Authorized the Establishment of an Audit Advisory Committee and Appointed Members (Paul A. Brown, Treasurer)
7. Adoption of Resolution for the Purchase of Easement for the Waldon/Sashabaw Intersection (Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor)
8. Establishment of 2014 Halloween Trick-or Treat Hours (Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor)
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Minutes: Van Norman Lake Board, September 24, 2014
2. Minutes: Safety Path Advisory Committee, September 17, 2014
3. Minutes: Election Commission, July 8, 2014
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, October 15, 2014

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
SPECIAL MEETING
September 30, 2014
A. A Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 5:30 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: Aliaga
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Dave Belcher, Building Director; Richard Carlisle, Carlisle/Wortman, Associates, Inc.; Steven Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, PC
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
G. AGENDA ITEMS AS INDICATED IN THE MOTION OR CALL OF THE MEETING:
1. Rescission of Motion #2014-09-176; Postponement of Request for Final Site Plan and Special Land Use Approval for Eagle Ridge at Morgan Lake-Phase 1 until the Regular meeting on October 7, 2104
2. Approval of Final Site Plan and Special Land Use for Eagle Ridge at Morgan Lake-Phase 1; Extension of the October 1, 2014 Deadline in the Amendments to Permit Conditions for Phases II-V; and Payment of Financial Guarantee
H. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
I. ADJOURNMENT: The Special Meeting adjourned at 5:46 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, October 8, 2014

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
2015 BUDGET
A Public Hearing will be held by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees in the Township Hall Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan 48346 beginning at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 for the purpose of presenting and receiving comment on the 2015 Budget.
A copy of the 2015 Budget is available for public viewing at the Independence Township Clerk’s Office, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346 during regular office hours. Comments can be expressed at the Public Hearing or written comments and questions can be directed to the attention of the Township Supervisor at the above address or by email to pkittle@indetwp.com mailto:bpallotta@twp.independence.mi.usno later than 4:00 p.m. on the Monday before the meeting. Questions may also be directed to the Township Clerk by phone at (248) 625-5111. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the Township Clerk (248) 625-5114 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt will be made to make reasonable accommodations.
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence
PUBLISHED: October 8, 2014

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
September 23, 2014
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: Kittle
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Mitch Petterson, Deputy Fire Chief; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Wendy Thomas, Finance Director; Randal Ford, Hubbell, Roth & Clark; Steven Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, PC; Brian Oppmann, Carlisle/Wortman, Associates, Inc.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: None scheduled
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Report: Planning Commission Update (Ronald Ritchie, Trustee)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2014 and the Board of Trustees Special Budget Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2014 (Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk)
2. Approval of the Payroll of September 12, 2014 and Check Run of September 17, 2014 for a Total Amount of $704,684.20 (Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk)
3. Acceptance of Proposal for Updated Water System Reliability Study and General Plan-DPW (Linda L. Richardson, DPW Director)
4. Approval of Budget Amendment #9 (Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst)
5. Acceptance of Quote and Approval of Budget Adjustment over $5,000 for the Purchase of Copier/Scanner/Printer ? Building Department (David Belcher, Building Official)
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Postponement of Final Site Plan & Special Land Use for Eagle Ridge at Morgan Lake-Phase 1 until the Regular Meeting of October 7, 2014. (Brian Oppmann, Zoning Administrator)
2. Adoption of Resolution Amending the Water Distribution System and Sanitary Sewer System Master Plan (Linda L. Richardson, DPW Director)
3. Acceptance of Proposal from American Appraisal and Approval of Budget Amendments ? for Physical Inventory and Appraisal Services (Wendy Thomas, Finance Director)
4. Acceptance of Proposal from Boomershine Consulting Group for OPEB Actuarial Valuation services for FY 2015, 2016 and 2017
5. Authorized the Promotion from Engineer to Rank of Staff Lieutenant ? Fire Department (Mitch Petterson, Deputy Fire Chief)
6. Authorized the Hiring of Three (3) Full-Time Firefighters ? Fire Department (Mitch Petterson, Deputy Fire Chief)
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Monthly Budget to Actual Financial Update ? August, 2014 (Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst)
2. Report: Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Monthly Report ? August, 2014
3. Report: Building Department Monthly Report ? August, 2014
4. Minutes: Senior Adult Activity Center Advisory Committee ? July 9, 2014
5. Minutes: Video Center Administrative Board ? June 18, 2014
6. Minutes: Safety Path Advisory Committee ? July 9, 2014
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Treasurer Brown; Trustee Schroeder; Clerk Pallotta; Trustee Lohmeier
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, October 1, 2014

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF
CLOSE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014 GENERAL ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that an Election will be held in the:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
If you are not currently registered to vote or need to register at a new address, you may do so at the following locations and times by the close of registration deadline on Monday, October 6, 2014:
In Person:
? Charter Township of Independence Clerk’s Office – 6483 Waldon Center Drive – Clarkston, MI 48346
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm;
? Oakland County Elections Division – 1200 N. Telegraph Road – Pontiac, MI 48341
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm;
? Secretary of State Branch Offices;
? At specified agencies for clients receiving services through Family Independence Agency, the Department of Community Health, Michigan Jobs Commission and some offices of the Commission for the Blind; and
? At military recruitment offices for persons who are enlisting.
By Mail:
? Voter Registration Application: Mail application to the election official as directed on the application by the close of registration deadline on Monday, October 6, 2014.
Note: Persons registering by mail are required to vote in person unless they have previously voted in person in the state OR are at least 60 years of age OR are handicapped.
The election will be conducted in the following voting precincts:
PRECINCT # POLLING LOCATION
1 St. Trinity Lutheran Church – 7925 Sashabaw Road
2 First Congregational Church – 5449 Clarkston Road
3 Carriage House @ Clintonwood Park –
6000 Clarkston Road
4 Clarkston Independence District Township Library – 6495 Clarkston Road
5 Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church – 6805 Bluegrass
6 Clarkston Community Church – 6300 Clarkston Road
7 Oakland Woods Baptist Church – 5628 Maybee Road
8 Maranatha Baptist Church – 5790 Flemings Lake Road
9 Harvestland Church – 5848 Clintonville Road
10 & 11 Mt. Zion Church – 4900 Maybee Road
12 & 13 Clarkston Community Schools Administration Building – 6389 Clarkston Road
For the purpose of electing OR nominating candidates for the following offices and
STATE: Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General;
CONGRESSIONAL: United States Senator, Representative in Congress – 8th District;
LEGISLATIVE: State Senator – 12th District, Representative in State Legislature – 43rd District;
STATE BOARDS: Member of the State Board of Education, Regent of the University of Michigan, Trustee of Michigan State University, Governor of Wayne State University;
COUNTY: County Commissioner ? 1st District, County Commissioner ? 4th District;
JUDICIAL: Justice of Supreme Court (8 Year), Justice of Supreme Court (Partial Term Ending 01/01/2017), Judge of Court of Appeals 2nd District (6 Year), Judge of Circuit Court 6th Circuit (6 Year), Judge of Circuit Court 6th Circuit (8 Year), Judge of Probate Court (6 Year), Judge of District Court ? 52nd-2 (6 Year);
COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Board of Trustees Member Oakland Community College;
LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT: Board Member Clarkston Community Schools (6 Year), Board Member Lake Orion Community School District (4 Year), Board Member Lake Orion Community School District (Partial Term Ending 12/31/2016), Board Member Waterford School District (6 Year);
AND for the purpose of voting on the following State proposals:
PROPOSAL 14-1
A REFERENDUM OF PUBLIC ACT 520 OF 2012, ESTABLISHING AN OPEN SEASON FOR WOLVES AND AUTHORIZING ANNUAL WOLF HUNTING SEASONS
Public Act 520 of 2012 would:
– Designate wolf as game.
– Allow an open hunting season for wolves and allow the Natural Resources Commission to schedule annual wolf hunting seasons.
– Provide criminal penalties for the unlawful possession or taking of wolves, but shield a person who lawfully captures or destroys a wolf from prosecution.
– Require a person who wishes to hunt wolves to obtain a wolf hunting license.
– Create a Wolf Management Advisory Council for the purpose of making nonbinding recommendations to the legislature regarding the proper management of wolves.
Should this law be approved?
Yes
No
PROPOSAL 14-2
A REFERENDUM OF PUBLIC ACT 21 OF 2013, GRANTING THE NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION THE POWER TO DESIGNATE WOLVES AND OTHER ANIMALS AS GAME WITHOUT LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Public Act 21 of 2013 would:
– Allow the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) to designate animals as game for hunting purposes without legislative action.
– Allow the NRC to establish the first open hunting season for newly designated game animals without legislative action.
– Allow the NRC to schedule a wolf hunt.
– Grant the Legislature the sole authority to remove a species from the list of designated game animals.
– Eliminate the $1.00 hunting and fishing licensing fee for members of the military, whether stationed inside or outside of Michigan, subject to any lottery.
– Give the NRC the sole authority to regulate fishing.
Should this law be approved?
Yes
No
AND for the purpose of voting on the following local School District proposal:
LAKE ORION COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
STATE OF MICHIGAN
OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL
This proposal, if approved by the electors, will allow the Lake Orion Community Schools to continue to levy the number of operating mills required for the School District to receive revenues at the full per pupil foundation allowance permitted by the State of Michigan.
Shall the limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, situated within the Lake Orion Community Schools, County of Oakland, State of Michigan, be increased as provided in the Michigan Constitution, in the amount of 20.25 mills, with 18 mills of this amount being the maximum levy allowed ($18 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation), for a period of ten (10) years from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2025, inclusive with the above 20.25 mills being a renewal of a previously authorized millage which would otherwise expire on December 31, 2014? This operating millage, if approved and levied, would provide estimated revenues to the School District of Seven Million One Hundred Sixty Three Thousand One Hundred ($7,163,100) Dollars during the 2015 calendar year, to be used for general operating purposes.
Yes
No
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
PUBLISHED & POSTED: Wed., September 24, 2014

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING
September 10, 2014
A. A Special Budget Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:03 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Trustee Aliaga; Trustee Schroeder
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
G. AGENDA ITEMS AS INDICATED IN THE MOTION OR CALL OF THE MEETING:
1. Review and Discussion of the Sewer Budget for Fiscal 2015, 2016 and 2017
2. Review and Discussion of the Water Budget for Fiscal 2015, 2016 and 2017
H. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
I. ADJOURNMENT: The Special Meeting adjourned at 8:39 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, September 17, 2014

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive,
Clarkston, MI 48346
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES
C. ROLL CALL:
D. REVIEW OF AGENDA: Agenda additions or deletions require a majority vote of Board Members present.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
G. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Case #14-015, Petitioner, Zach & Sonya Leroux, Requesting: A thirty-six (36) foot variance from Section 5.06(A)(4) in order to construct an accessory building in front of the home, 7640 Bitterbush Road, Parcel #08-07-100-018, R-1R Rural Residential.
2. Case #14-016, Petitioner, Benjamin Kearns, Requesting: A six (6) foot side setback variance from Section 4.06(D), Table 4.06 in order to construct an attached garage, 5195 Mattawa Drive, Parcel #08-02-403-015, R-1A Single Family Residential.
3. Case #14-017, Petitioner, Keith Schlink, Requesting: A forty-five (45) foot side setback variance and three (3) foot height variance from Section 5.06(A)(4), Table 5.06-2 in order to construct an accessory building, 7184 Rattalee Lake Road, Parcel #08-06-476-008, R-1R Rural Residential.
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes of September 3, 2014
I. DISCUSSION:
J. ADJOURNMENT:
NOTICE: The above requests may be examined at the Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the attention of the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o Charter Township of Independence ? Building Department; 6483 Waldon Center Drive ? Clarkston, Michigan 48346 prior to the Meeting / Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
NOTICE: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the Building Department at (248) 625-8111 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt shall be made to provide reasonable accommodations.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
September 9, 2014
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Lt. Dirk Feneley, Oakland County Sheriff’s Department; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Wendy Thomas, Finance Director; James Buckley, CPA; Principal, UHY, LLC; Richard Carlisle, Carlisle/Wortman Associates, Inc.; Steven Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, PC; Michael Santicchia, CPA; Partner, UHY, LLC
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As amended (ITEM F. BEFORE ITEM E.)
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Trustee Schroeder, Trustee Aliaga, Supervisor Kittle, Lt. Dirk Feneley
E. CLOSED SESSION: Approval to enter into Closed Session to discuss pending litigation as permitted by MCL 15.268(a)
The Meeting recessed at 7:10 PM
The Meeting reconvened at 7:45 PM
AUTHORIZED MMRMA legal counsel to proceed with settlement matters in connection with Foundation for Future Prosperity vs. Charter Township of Independence, et al. as presented in Closed Session
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Darwin Moore
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: 2013 Financial Audit Prepared by UHY
2. Presentation: Proposed Amendment to Water and Sewer District
3. Update: I-75-Sashabaw-Waldon Road Improvement Project
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of August 26, 2014 and the Board of Trustees Special Budget Meeting Minutes of August 27, 2014 as presented.
2. Approval of Payroll of August 29, 2014 and Check Run of September 3, 2014 for a Total Amount of $703,831.93.
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Third Modification to the Consent Judgment with Deerhill Highlands Development
2. Approval to Establish 2014 Millage Rates for 2015 Budget
3. Approval of Budget Amendments ? FY 2013 Deficit Elimination Plan
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Weighmaster Report for August, 2014
2. Minutes: Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) – Regular Meeting, May 1, 2014
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Supervisor Kittle
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 9:36 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, September 17, 2014

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
August 26, 2014
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Ritchie
Absent: Lohmeier, Schroeder
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Randy Ford, Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: None scheduled
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Trustee Aliaga; Treasurer Brown
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mel Vaara
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS: Planning Commission Update
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Acceptance of Supplemental Sewer System Rate Study; Approval of Sewer Rate Increase and Budget Amendment
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of August 12, 2014 and The Board of Trustees Special Budget Meeting Minutes of August 13, 2014 as presented.
2. Approval of Payroll of August 15, 2014; and Check Run of August 20, 2014 for a Total Amount of $1,047,374.65
3. Approval of Budget Amendment-Recreation Division
4. Approval of the 2015 Municipal Credit and Community Credit Contract for FY 2015 for Participation in the SMART Transportation Program
5. Approval of Agreement for Services ? Stormwater Education for MS4 Stormwater Permit ? Clinton River Watershed Council
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Acceptance of Proposal for Professional Services and Approval of Budget Amendment for the Senior Center Addition
2. Approval of Request to Connect Bay Court Lakeview Room to the Township’s Water Supply and Approval of Budget Amendment
3. Amendments to Previously Adopted Motions 2014-07-130-1 & 2014-07-130-2; Reimbursement of Antenna Installation-Dixie Hwy Water Tower
4. Acceptance of Bid for Cleaning/Televising and Repairs/Rehabilitation on Township Sanitary Sewer System
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Sheriff’s Department Monthly Reports for July, 2014
2. Report: Weighmaster Report for July, 2014
3. Report: Building Department Report for July, 2014
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Supervisor Kittle
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 7:56 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, September 3, 2014

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING
August 27, 2014
A. A Special Budget Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: Lohmeier
There was a quorum present.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
G. AGENDA ITEMS AS INDICATED IN THE MOTION OR CALL OF THE MEETING:
1. Review of the General Fund and Discussion of the General Fund Budget for Fiscal 2015, 2016 and 2017
a) General Fund Summary
b) Other Revenues
c) Township Board Budget
d) Supervisor’s Office Budget
e) Elections Division Budget
f) Assessing Budget
g) Clerk’s Office Budget
h) Data Processing Budget
i) Township Hall Budget
j) Human Resources Budget
k) Cemetery Budget
l) Building Department
m) Street lighting and Drainage Budget
n) Recreation Division Budget
o) Parks Division Budget
p) Senior Budget
q) Treasurer’s Office Budget
H. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Trustee Schroeder; Trustee Ritchie
I. ADJOURNMENT: The Special Meeting adjourned at 8:51 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, September 3, 2014

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING THE
SASHABAW NORTH
OVERLAY DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on July 22, 2014, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees will hold a second reading and consider adoption of amendments to the Township’s Zoning Ordinance for purposes of adding a new Section 9.10, ‘Sashabaw North Overlay District,? and amending the Township Zoning Map to establish the boundaries of the Sashabaw North Overlay District in portions of Sections 15 and 22 of the Township. A summary of the ordinance is set forth below. A true copy of the Ordinance can be inspected or obtained at the office of the Township Clerk, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Independence, MI 48346.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE: Amendment. Amends Chapter 50, ‘Zoning Ordinance,? Article 9, ‘Planned Districts, Overlay Districts, and Other Special Development Regulations,? of the Independence Charter Township Code to add a new Section 9.10, ‘Sashabaw North Overlay District,? summarized as follows:
SECTION 9.10. SASHABAW NORTH OVERLAY DISTRICT.
A. Establishes the intent and purpose of the Sashabaw North Overlay District.
B. Establishes the applicable area and requirements of the Sashabaw North Overlay District.
C. Describes the permitted uses and structures within the Sashabaw North Overlay District.
D. Sets forth the general design principles and standards within the Sashabaw North Overlay District.
E. Sets forth specific design standards within the Sashabaw North Overlay District pertaining to the following:
1. Relationship of buildings to streets.
2. Open space and community design feature.
3. Site access, parking, and loading.
4. Pedestrian pathways and sidewalks.
5. Signage.
6. Lighting.
7. Landscaping, greenbelts, buffers, and screening elements.
8. General site design and architectural guidelines for nonresidential uses.
a. Miscellaneous design criteria.
b. Building massing and form.
c. Materials.
d. Building roofs and roof-mounted mechanical equipment.
e. Color and texture.
9. Screening of exterior electrical equipment and transformers.
10. Utilities and communication devices.
SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE: Amendment. Amends the Zoning Map of the Township to identify, add, and include the approximately 136.6 acres of property in the Township, having the Parcel Identification Numbers set forth below, as the ‘Sashabaw North Overlay District? under Section 9.10 of the Township Zoning Ordinance, being Chapter 50 of the Independence Charter Township Code: 08-22-101-015, 08-22-101-011, 08-22-101-025, 08-22-101-013, 08-22-101-012, 08-15-376-008, 08-15-376-007, 08-15-376-006, 08-22-101-018, 08-22-101-019, 08-22-101-022, 08-22-101-020, 08-22-101-017, 08-22-101-016, 08-22-101-021, 08-15-326-010, 08-15-376-014, 08-15-376-013, 08-15-376-005, 08-15-326-009, 08-15-326-011, 08-15-401-010, 08-15-401-009, 08-15-451-004, 08-15-451-003, 08-15-401-011, 08-22-200-009, 08-22-200-010, 08-22-400-008, and 08-22-201-002.
SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE: Savings. Provides that the Township Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect , amended only as specified in the Ordinance.
SECTION 4 OF ORDINANCE: Severability. Provides that if any part of the ordinance is found to be void, that part is severed and the rest of the ordinance remains in place.
SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE: Effective. Establishes the effective date of the ordinance.
SECTION 6 OF ORDINANCE: Enactment. Declares the ordinance enacted and orders publication.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Barbara A. Pallotta, Township Clerk
Published: July 16, 2014

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING
August 13, 2014
A. A Special Budget Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Therese Williams, Deer Lake Property Owners Association
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
G. AGENDA ITEMS AS INDICATED IN THE MOTION OR CALL OF THE MEETING:
1. Review and Discussion of the Police Budget for Fiscal 2015, 2016 and 2017
2. Review and Discussion of the Safety Path Budget for Fiscal 2015, 2016 and 2017
3. Review and Discussion of the Independence TV Budget for Fiscal 2015, 2016 and 2017
4. Review and Discussion of the CIA-Corridor Improvement Authority Budget for Fiscal 2015, 2016 and 2017
5. Review and Discussion of the CDBG-Community Development Block Grant Budget for Fiscal 2015, 2016 and 2017
6. Review and Discussion of the Fire Department Budget for Fiscal 2015, 2016 and 2017
H. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
I. ADJOURNMENT: The Special Meeting adjourned at 9:08 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, August 20, 2014

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive,
Clarkston, MI 48346
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES
C. ROLL CALL:
D. REVIEW OF AGENDA: Agenda additions or deletions require a majority vote of Board Members present.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
G. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Case #14-013, Petitioner, James Slade, Requesting: A twenty-five (25) foot lot width variance and 1,355.25 square foot lot area variance from Section 4.06(D), Table 4.06 in order to construct a single family home on an existing vacant lot, West side of Drayton Road, north of Pelton Road, Parcel #08-34-127-073, R-1A Single Family Residential.
2. Case #14-014, Petitioner, Christopher Smith, Requesting: A seventy (70) foot lot width variance from Section 4.06(D), Table 4.06 in order to necessitate a parcel split, 6671 Clintonville Road, Parcel #08-23-476-003, R-1A Single Family Residential.
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes of August 6, 2014
I. DISCUSSION:
J. ADJOURNMENT:
NOTICE: The above requests may be examined at the Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the attention of the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o Charter Township of Independence ? Building Department; 6483 Waldon Center Drive ? Clarkston, Michigan 48346 prior to the Meeting / Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
NOTICE: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the Building Department at (248) 625-8111 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt shall be made to provide reasonable accommodations.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
August 12, 2014
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie
Absent: Schroeder
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Richard Carlisle, Carlisle Wortman Associates
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: None scheduled
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Supervisor Kittle; Trustee Aliaga; Trustee Lohmeier
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS: None
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of July 22, 2014 as presented.
2. Approval of Payroll of August 1, 2014; and Check Run of August 7, 2014 for a Total Amount of $2,009,310.39
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Adoption and Implementation of the Dixie Highway Development Action Plan and Approval of Budget Amendment
2. Appointment of Deputy Supervisor and Approval of job description as amended
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Reports: Fire Department Monthly Reports for May, June and July, 2014
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Supervisor Kittle; Clerk Pallotta; Treasurer Brown, Trustee Lohmeier; Trustee Aliaga
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, August 20, 2014

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOTICE OF ORDINANCE
GRANTING THE ARDMORE
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
(Text and Map Amendment
to Zoning Ordinance)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That at a regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees held on July 22, 2014, the Township Board approved a Second Reading of an amendment to the to the Township’s Zoning Ordinance adopting an Ordinance to amend the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of reclassifying certain property situated in Section 15 of the Township to Planned Unit Development (PUD) pursuant to Chapter 50, ‘Zoning Ordinance,? Article 9, ‘Planned Districts, Overlay Districts, and Other Special Development Regulations,? Section 9.02, ‘Planned Unit Development,?, and to provide regulations for the development and use of such property. A summary of the ordinance is set forth below. A true copy of the Ordinance can be inspected or obtained at the office of the Township Clerk, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Independence, MI 48346.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE: Description and Purpose. Describes the property involved, the prior PUD approval and amendment, and the purpose of this amendment.
SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE: Grant of Amendment and Conditions. Grants the amendment of the PUD and describes the amended PUD documents and other conditions related to the amendment.
SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE: Savings. Provides that the Township Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect, amended only as specified in this Ordinance.
SECTION 4 OF ORDINANCE: Severability. Provides that if any part of the ordinance is found to be void, that part is severed and the rest of the ordinance remains in place.
SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE: Publication and Effective Date. Requires publication and states that the effective date of this ordinance is 30 days after publication.
SECTION 6 OF ORDINANCE: Enactment. Declares the ordinance enacted and orders publication.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the Ordinance set forth above was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting duly called and held on July 22, 2014.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Barbara A. Pallotta, Township Clerk
Introduced: May 13, 2014
Adopted: July 22, 2014
Published: July 9, 2013; August 6, 2014
Effective: September 5, 2014

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
August 14, 2014
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, August 14, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Hall Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston MI, 48347-0069, to consider the following:
PC File # 2014-007
Petitioner: Versa Development ? VAQ LLC
Project Name: Proposed Drive-Thru Coffee Facility
PETITIONER REQUESTS REZONING
WITH PLANNED REZONING OVERLAY
APPROVAL FROM OS-2 OFFICE SERVICE
TWO to C-1 LOCAL COMMERCIAL.
Parcel # 08-27-201-020
East Side of Sashabaw Road,
north of Bow Pointe Drive
OS-2 Office Service Two Zoning District
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347-0069 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting.
For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
July 22, 2014
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Dave Belcher, Building Department Director; Linda L. Richardson, DPW Director; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst; Steven P. Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, PC; Brian Oppmann, Carlisle Wortman Associates; Richard Carlisle, Carlisle Wortman Associates; Jon H. Wheatley, Bendzinski & Co., Municipal Finance Advisors
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: None scheduled
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Trustee Lohmeier; Supervisor Kittle
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Report: Monthly Actual to Budget Financial Update ? June, 2014 (Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst)
2. Report: Planning Commission Update (Ronald Ritchie, Trustee)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2014 as amended
2. Approval of Payroll of July 18, 2014; and Check Run of July 17, 2014 for a Total Amount of $618,073.13
3. Approval of Amendment to Previously Adopted Motion ? Motion #2014-05-085, 2015 Budget Review/Approval Process & Scheduling of Special Meetings
4. Request to Approve Scope of Engineering Services and Budget Amendment – Emergency Water Connection with Orion Township ? Removed from Consent Agenda
5. Request to Accept Proposal and Approve Contract Agreement ? Dixie Hwy Water Storage Tank? Removed from Consent Agenda
6. Approval of Budget Amendment ? Purchase and Sale of Tax Foreclosure Property
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
4. Approval to Accept Scope of Engineering Services and Budget Amendment – Emergency Water Connection with Orion Township
5. Acceptance of Proposal and Approval of Contract Agreement ? Dixie Hwy Water Storage Tank
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of 2nd Reading and Adoption of Ordinance; Permit Conditions & Development Agreement ? Ardmore PUD
2. Approval of 2nd Readings and Adoption of Amendments to: Vision 2020 Master Plan – Sashabaw Road Target Plan; Sashabaw Road Overlay District Expansion Map; and Sashabaw Road North Overlay District Map and Zoning Ordinance Text
3. Approval of Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement and Release Capital Connection Fees ? City of the Village of Clarkston
4. Approval to Accept Supplemental Sewer System Rate Study; Approve Sewer Rate Increase and Budget Amendment ? Postponed
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Minutes: Election Commission – March 26, 2014
2. Report: Sheriff’s Department Monthly Report for June, 2014
3. Report: Building Department Monthly Report for June, 2014
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Trustee Ritchie; Clerk Pallotta; Treasurer Brown; Supervisor Kittle.
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:56 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, July 30, 2014

NOTICE OF ELECTION
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
To the Qualified Electors of the Charter Township of Independence, County of Oakland:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Primary Election will be held in the Charter Township of Independence, County of Oakland on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of nominating candidates for the following offices:
STATE: Governor
CONGRESSIONAL: United States Senator; Representative in Congress – 8th District;
LEGISLATIVE: State Senator – 12th District; Representative in State Legislature – 43rd District;
COUNTY: County Commissioner Districts 1st and 4th;
AND for the purpose of electing:
Delegates to the County Convention of the Democratic and Republican parties;
and to vote on the following proposals:
APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL OF AMENDATORY ACT TO REDUCE STATE USE TAX AND REPLACE WITH A LOCAL COMMUNITY STABILIZATION SHARE TO MODERNIZE THE TAX SYSTEM TO HELP SMALL BUSINESSES GROW AND CREATE JOBS
The amendatory act adopted by the Legislature would:
1. Reduce the state use tax and replace with a local community stabilization share of the tax for the purpose of modernizing the tax system to help small businesses grow and create jobs in Michigan.
2. Require Local Community Stabilization Authority to provide revenue to local governments dedicated for local purposes, including police safety, fire protection, and ambulance emergency services.
3. Increase portion of state use tax dedicated for aid to local school districts.
4. Prohibit Authority from increasing taxes.
5. Prohibit total use tax rate from exceeding existing constitutional 6% limitation.
Should this law be approved?
Yes
No
AND for the purpose of voting on the following Township proposal:
RENEWAL of POLICE SERVICES operating MILLAGE
Shall the Charter Township of Independence be authorized to renew the previously authorized levy of up to 2.95 mills for a period of four (4) years, starting with the December 2014 levy, for the purpose of continuing to provide police services in the Township?
This millage will renew the voter approved 2010 millage for police services in the approximate amount of $2.95 per $1,000 of taxable value on all taxable property in the Township. It is estimated that this proposal will result in the authorization to collect $4,036,150.00 in the first year if approved and levied. It is estimated that 99.7% of the annual millage revenue would be disbursed to the Charter Township of Independence for police services and, as required by law, 0.3% (three tenths of one percent) will be disbursed to the Township’s Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority. The amount disbursed to the Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority shall be collected only from properties within the Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority District.
Yes
No
AND for the purpose of voting on the following District Library proposal:
Library Millage Proposal
Shall the Clarkston Independence District Library, County of Oakland, Michigan, levy an amount not to exceed 1.25 mills ($1.25 on each $1,000 of taxable value) against all taxable real and tangible personal property within the Clarkston Independence District Library District for a period of eight (8) years, 2014 to 2021, inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds for all District Library purposes authorized by law; and shall the District Library levy such new additional millage for said purpose? The estimate of the revenue the Clarkston Independence District Library will collect if the millage is approved and levied by the District Library in the 2014 calendar year is approximately $1,757,000. A small portion (approximately 0.3%) of the revenue collected will be subject to capture by the Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority.
Yes
No
The polling place locations for said election are as follows:
PRECINCT # POLLING LOCATION
1 St. Trinity Lutheran Church – 7925 Sashabaw Road
2 First Congregational Church – 5449 Clarkston Road
3 Carriage House @ Clintonwood Park –
6000 Clarkston Road
4 Clarkston Independence District Township Library – 6495 Clarkston Road
5 Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church –
6805 Bluegrass
6 Clarkston Community Church – 6300 Clarkston Road
7 Oakland Woods Baptist Church – 5628 Maybee Road
8 Maranatha Baptist Church – 5790 Flemings Lake Road
9 Harvestland Church – 5848 Clintonville Road
10 & 11 Mt. Zion Church – 4900 Maybee Road
12 & 13 Clarkston Community Schools Administration Building – 6389 Clarkston Road
For assistance in determining the accessibility of the polling place locations and the availability of voting instructions in alternative formats such as audio and Braille, please contact the Township Clerk’s office.
Absent voter ballots may be obtained by contacting:
Township Clerk
Charter Township of Independence
6483 Waldon Center Dr.
Clarkston, Michigan 48346
The Clerk, or the Clerk’s designee, will be available in the Clerk’s office on the Saturday preceding the election, August 2, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. the deadline for requesting an absentee ballot which will be mailed.
For names of candidates or any other information, please contact the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5113.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
PUBLISHED & POSTED: Wednesday, July 23, 2014

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST
FOR THE
PRIMARY ELECTION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2014
Notice is hereby given that the Charter Township of Independence will conduct a Public Accuracy Test of the computer equipment to be used for the tabulation of absentee and precinct ballots for the PRIMARY ELECTION to be held Tuesday, August 5, 2014.
The test will take place at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, July 29, 2014 in the Township Hall Board Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr. ? Clarkston, Michigan 48346.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Clerk
PUBLISHED & POSTED: Wednesday, July 23, 2014

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive
Clarkston, MI 48346
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES
C. ROLL CALL:
D. REVIEW OF AGENDA: Agenda additions or deletions require a majority vote of Board Members present.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
G. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Case #14-012, Petitioner, James DeSantis, Requesting: A twenty-six (26) foot front yard setback variance from Section 5.06(A)(4), Table 5.06-2 and Section 5.06(A)(7)(a) in order to install a pool, 8991 N. Eston Road, Parcel #08-12-330-047, R-1A Single Family Residential.
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2014
I. DISCUSSION:
J. ADJOURNMENT:
NOTICE: The above requests may be examined at the Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the attention of the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o Charter Township of Independence ? Building Department; 6483 Waldon Center Drive ? Clarkston, Michigan 48346 prior to the Meeting / Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
NOTICE: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the Building Department at (248) 625-8111 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt shall be made to provide reasonable accommodations.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF ORDINANCE EXPANDING SASHABAW TOWN CENTER OVERLAY DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on July 22, 2014, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees will hold a second reading and consider adoption of an amendment to the Township’s Zoning Ordinance for purposes of amending the Zoning Map and adding certain property situated in Section 22 of the Township to the Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District. A summary of the ordinance is set forth below. A true copy of the Ordinance can be inspected or obtained at the office of the Township Clerk, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Independence, MI 48346.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE: Amendment. Amends the Zoning Map of the Township and the area designated in Section 9.04.B. of Chapter 50, ‘Zoning Ordinance,? of the Independence Charter Township Code to identify, add, and include the approximately 31.7 acres of property in the Township having the Parcel Identification Numbers set forth below as part of the Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District under Section 9.04 of said Zoning Ordinance: 08-22-326-007, 08-22-326-011, 08-22-327-001, 08-22-326-004, 08-22-326-008, 08-22-200-009, 08-22-200-010, 08-22-401-002, 08-22-401-003, 08-22-401-001, 08-22-400-019, 08-22-400-021, 08-22-402-002, 08-22-402-001.
SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE: Savings. Provides that the Township Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect, amended only as specified in the Ordinance.
SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE: Severability. Provides that if any part of the ordinance is found to be void, that part is severed and the rest of the ordinance remains in place.
SECTION 4 OF ORDINANCE: Effective. Establishes the effective date of the ordinance.
SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE: Enactment. Declares the ordinance enacted and orders publication.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Barbara A. Pallotta, Township Clerk
Published: July 16, 2014

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING THE SASHABAW NORTH OVERLAY DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on July 22, 2014, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees will hold a second reading and consider adoption of amendments to the Township’s Zoning Ordinance for purposes of adding a new Section 9.10, ‘Sashabaw North Overlay District,? and amending the Township Zoning Map to establish the boundaries of the Sashabaw North Overlay District in portions of Sections 15 and 22 of the Township. A summary of the ordinance is set forth below. A true copy of the Ordinance can be inspected or obtained at the office of the Township Clerk, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Independence, MI 48346.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE: Amendment. Amends Chapter 50, ‘Zoning Ordinance,? Article 9, ‘Planned Districts, Overlay Districts, and Other Special Development Regulations,? of the Independence Charter Township Code to add a new Section 9.10, ‘Sashabaw North Overlay District,? summarized as follows:
SECTION 9.10. SASHABAW NORTH OVERLAY DISTRICT.
A. Establishes the intent and purpose of the Sashabaw North Overlay District.
B. Establishes the applicable area and requirements of the Sashabaw North Overlay District.
C. Describes the permitted uses and structures within the Sashabaw North Overlay District.
D. Sets forth the general design principles and standards within the Sashabaw North Overlay District.
E. Sets forth specific design standards within the Sashabaw North Overlay District pertaining to the following:
1. Relationship of buildings to streets.
2. Open space and community design feature.
3. Site access, parking, and loading.
4. Pedestrian pathways and sidewalks.
5. Signage.
6. Lighting.
7. Landscaping, greenbelts, buffers, and screening elements.
8. General site design and architectural guidelines for nonresidential uses.
a. Miscellaneous design criteria.
b. Building massing and form.
c. Materials.
d. Building roofs and roof-mounted mechanical equipment.
e. Color and texture.
9. Screening of exterior electrical equipment and transformers.
10. Utilities and communication devices.
SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE: Amendment. Amends the Zoning Map of the Township to identify, add, and include the approximately 136.6 acres of property in the Township, having the Parcel Identification Numbers set forth below, as the ‘Sashabaw North Overlay District? under Section 9.10 of the Township Zoning Ordinance, being Chapter 50 of the Independence Charter Township Code: 08-22-101-015, 08-22-101-011, 08-22-101-025, 08-22-101-013, 08-22-101-012, 08-15-376-008, 08-15-376-007, 08-15-376-006, 08-22-101-018, 08-22-101-019, 08-22-101-022, 08-22-101-020, 08-22-101-017, 08-22-101-016, 08-22-101-021, 08-15-326-010, 08-15-376-014, 08-15-376-013, 08-15-376-005, 08-15-326-009, 08-15-326-011, 08-15-401-010, 08-15-401-009, 08-15-451-004, 08-15-451-003, 08-15-401-011, 08-22-200-009, 08-22-200-010, 08-22-400-008, and 08-22-201-002.
SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE: Savings. Provides that the Township Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect , amended only as specified in the Ordinance.
SECTION 4 OF ORDINANCE: Severability. Provides that if any part of the ordinance is found to be void, that part is severed and the rest of the ordinance remains in place.
SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE: Effective. Establishes the effective date of the ordinance.
SECTION 6 OF ORDINANCE: Enactment. Declares the ordinance enacted and orders publication.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Barbara A. Pallotta, Township Clerk
Published: July 16, 2014

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
July 8, 2014
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Lt. Dirk Feneley, Oakland County Sheriff’s Department; Linda L. Richardson, DPW Director; Steven P. Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, PC; Richard Carlisle, Carlisle Wortman Associates
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As amended
E. CLOSED SESSION: None scheduled
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Trustee Lohmeier; Trustee Aliaga; Supervisor Kittle; Trustee Schroeder
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Darwin Moore; Supervisor Kittle
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Adoption of Performance Recognition Plan ? Department Directors (Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor)
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of June 24, 2014 as amended
2. Approval of Payroll of July 3, 2014; and Check Run of July 2, 2014 for a Total Amount of $1,050,515.09.
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
4. Motion to Rescind Offer to Purchase Foreclosed Real Estate by Authority of Public Act 123 of 1999. Sale #2014-000024 Failed
2. Awarded Bid and Approved Budget Amendment ? Exterior and Interior Painting-Water Tower
3. Tabled Request to Accept Proposal and Approve Service Contract for Custodial Services ? Township Hall
5. Adopted the 2104 Neighborhood Road Improvement Program (NRIP) and Approved Budget Adjustment
3. Accepted Proposal and Approved Service Contract for Custodial Services ? Township Hall
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Minutes: Senior Adult Activity Center Advisory Committee, May 2014
2. Minutes: Video Center Board, March 2014
3. Report: Sheriff’s Department Monthly Report for May, 2014
4. Report: Building Department Monthly Report for May, 2014
5. Communication: Resolution to Repeal Fireworks Safety Act (PA 256)-City of Clawson
6. Communication: Resolution Opposing the Solid Waste Management Plan Amendment-City of Madison Heights
7. Communication: DTE Energy Acceptance Letter of Project Funds Reserved
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Consensus of Township Board members present to permit further public comment.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Billie Pambid
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 9:28 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, July 16, 2014

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOTICE OF ORDINANCE GRANTING THE ARDMORE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
(Text and Map Amendment
to Zoning Ordinance)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That at its regular meeting on July 22, 2014, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees will hold a second reading and consider an Ordinance to amend the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of reclassifying certain property situated in Section 15 of the Township to Planned Unit Development (PUD) pursuant to Chapter 50, ‘Zoning Ordinance,? Article 9, ‘Planned Districts, Overlay Districts, and Other Special Development Regulations,? Section 9.02, ‘Planned Unit Development,?, and to provide regulations for the development and use of such property. A summary of the ordinance is set forth below. A true copy of the Ordinance can be inspected or obtained at the office of the Township Clerk, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Independence, MI 48346.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE: Description and Purpose. Describes the property involved, the prior PUD approval and amendment, and the purpose of this amendment.
SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE: Grant of Amendment and Conditions. Grants the amendment of the PUD and describes the amended PUD documents and other conditions related to the amendment.
SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE: Savings. Provides that the Township Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect, amended only as specified in this Ordinance.
SECTION 4 OF ORDINANCE: Severability. Provides that if any part of the ordinance is found to be void, that part is severed and the rest of the ordinance remains in place.
SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE: Publication and Effective Date. Requires publication and states that the effective date of this ordinance is 30 days after publication.
SECTION 6 OF ORDINANCE: Enactment. Declares the ordinance enacted and orders publication.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Barbara A. Pallotta, Township Clerk
PUBLISHED: July 9, 2014

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive,
Clarkston, MI 48346
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES
C. ROLL CALL:
D. REVIEW OF AGENDA: Agenda additions or deletions require a majority vote of Board Members present.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
G. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Case #14-010, Petitioner, Violetta Zawada, Requesting: A two (2) foot variance from Section 10.05(B) in order to construct a six (6) foot high fence in the front yard of the home, 7339 Oakstone Drive, Parcel #08-22-103-035, PUD Planned Unit Development.
2. Case $14-011, Petitioner, Donna B. Bullard c/o Clarkston Brandon Community Credit Union, Requesting: A variance from Section 12.03(A)(1) in order to permit signage on a newly constructed ATM machine and a 4 foot, 2 inch height variance from Section 12.03(B), Table 12.03 B-1, in order to place the signs on the newly constructed ATM machine canopy, 6215 Sashabaw Road, Parcel #08-27-100-021, C-1 Local Business.
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2014
I. DISCUSSION:
J. ADJOURNMENT:
NOTICE: The above requests may be examined at the Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the attention of the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o Charter Township of Independence ? Building Department; 6483 Waldon Center Drive ? Clarkston, Michigan 48346 prior to the Meeting / Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
NOTICE: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the Building Department at (248) 625-8111 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt shall be made to provide reasonable accommodations.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
July 10, 2014
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Hall Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston MI, 48347-0069, to consider the following:
PC File # 2014-004
Petitioner: AT&T Mobility by Haley Law Firm PLC
Project Name: New AT&T Wireless
Communication Facility
PETITIONER REQUESTS SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL FOR A NEW WIRELESS
COMMUNICATIONS TOWER LOCATED AT
4819 MARY SUE AVENUE.
Parcel # 08-35-351-013
4819 Mary Sue Avenue
REC Recreation Zoning District
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347-0069 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting.
For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
July 10, 2014
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Hall Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston MI, 48347-0069, to consider the following:
PC File # 2014-003
Petitioner: Eagle Ridge LLC
Project Name: Eagle Ridge at Morgan Lake Phase 1
PETITIONER REQUESTS SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL FOR PHASE 1 OF THE EAGLE RIDGE AT MORGAN LAKE PLANNED RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF
57 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS.
Parcel # 08-36-201-008
East side of Maybee Road, east of Clintonville Road
PRD Planned Residential Development District
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347-0069 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting.
For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
May 27, 2014
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Linda L. Richardson, DPW Director; Wendy Thomas, Finance Director
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: None
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Linda Richardson, Clerk Pallotta, Wendy Thomas, Trustee Schroeder
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS: None
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2014
2. Approval of Payroll of May 23, 2014; and Check Run of May 21, 2014 for a Total Amount of $852,300.40
3. Approval of Budget Amendment ? Heating/Utility Gas Line Items
4. Approval of Budget Amendment ? Bay Court Equipment
5. Approval of Budget Amendment ? Recreation Division
6. Approval of Budget Amendment ? Operating Supplies Youth Baseball
7. Approval of Budget Amendment ? Senior Division
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Amendment to previously Adopted Motion #2014-03-047 – DPW
2. Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement for Emergency Water Connection and Acceptance of Proposal for Engineering Services
3. Postponed the Second Reading of the Final Site Plan for Ardmore, a Planned Unit Development (PUD) until the Regular Meeting of June 10, 2014
4. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding / Attachment 2 to Uniform Video Service Local Franchise Agreement ? PEG Fees
5. Approval of the Charter Township of Independence Alternative Work Schedule Policy
6. Adoption of Resolution Urging the Repeal of Public Act 256 of 2011 ? Michigan Fireworks Safety Act
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Minutes: Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) – Special Meeting November 14, 2013
2. Minutes: Water & Sewer Ad-Hoc Committee April 21, 2014
3. Report: Building Department Monthly Report for April, 2014
4. Report: Fire Department Monthly Report for April, 2014
5. Report: Monthly Actual to Budget Financial Update – April 30, 2014
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Trustee Aliaga, Trustee Lohmeier, Supervisor Kittle, Trustee Schroeder
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:19 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, June 4, 2014

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
May 13, 2014
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: Kittle, Lohmeier
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Linda L. Richardson, DPW Director; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst; Lt. Dirk Feneley, Oakland County Sheriff’s Department; Richard Carlisle, Carlisle/Wortman Associates; Stephen Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, P.C.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: None
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Trustee Schroeder
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Report: Planning Commission Update (Ronald Ritchie, Trustee)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Reconsideration of Request to Authorize Treasurer to Prepare Second Resolution for Avington Park Special Assessment District for Road Improvements
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2014 as corrected
2. Approval of Payroll of April 25, 2014 and May 9, 2014; and Check Run of May 6, 2014 for a Total Amount of $2,220,234.81
3. Adoption of Proclamation Recognizing the Month of May as Mental Health Month
4. Approval of Contract for 2014 Concessions Services at Clintonwood Park
5. Approval of Emergency Well Repair at Clarkston Gardens
6. Adoption of Resolution Requesting Reimbursement Under Oakland County’s West Nile Virus Fund Program
7. Acceptance of Quote for Professional Services for 2014 Scheduled Well and Pump Maintenance Projects
8. Acceptance of Quote and Approval of Budget Amendment for the Purchase of Equipment; Safety Path
9. Approval of Budget Amendment for Purchase of Replacement Vehicle ? Fire Department
10. Approval of Budget Amendment for Purchase of Computer Equipment ? Fire Department
11. Authorization of the Disposal of Assets with a Cost Basis Exceeding $5,000
12. Approval of Budget Amendment for Office Equipment Purchase ? Township Hall
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of 1st Reading of Final Site Plan for Ardmore Planned Unit Development (PUD)
2. Adoption of the Sashabaw Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) By-Laws and Approval of the 2013 Annual Report
3. Adoption of the 2015 Budget Review/Approval Process and Approval of Scheduling of Special Meetings
4. Award Bid for Non-Hazardous Waste Collection
5. Award Bid and Authorize Contract for Household Hazardous Waste Collection
6. Award Bid to Convert Existing Outdoor Street Lighting to LED and Approval of Budget Amendment
7. Award Bid and Approve Agreement for Professional Environmental Services
8. Approval of Budget Amendment ? Finance Director Position
9. Reclassification of AFSCME Employee ? Finance Department
10. Approval of Ballot Language for Renewal of Police Services Operating Millage
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Minutes: Water & Sewer Ad-Hoc Committee of February 10, 2104
2. Communications: Independence Township Spring Clean-Up Day
3. Communications: Letter of Appreciation; Cheryl Culpepper, Finance Department
4. Report: Sheriff’s Department Monthly Report for February, 2014
5. Report: Sheriff’s Department Monthly Report for March, 2014
6. Report: Monthly Actual to Budget Financial Update for March 2014
7. Report: Van Norman Lake Board Agenda/Minutes; March 2014 (Trustee Ronald Ritchie, Lake Board Rep.)
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:19 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, May 21, 2014

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
June 12, 2014
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Hall Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston MI, 48347-0069, to consider the following:
PC File # 2014-002
Petitioner: AT&T Mobility by Haley Law Firm PLC
Project Name: AT&T Wireless Communication Facility (Clarkston Middle School)
PETITIONER REQUESTS SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL FOR A NEW WIRELESS
COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY LOCATED AT THE CLARKSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETIC FIELD.
Parcel # 08-29-226-015
6595 Waldon Road
R-1A Single Family Residential Zoning District
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347-0069 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting.
For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

PUBLIC NOTICE
Consumer Confidence Report with 2013 Water Quality Results was mailed May 19, 2014 to all water customers. If you do not receive your copy, you can pick one up at the Department of Public Works, 6050 Flemings Lake Road. Normal business hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. The report can also be viewed on the township website www.indetwp.com
Barb Pallotta, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES
C. ROLL CALL:
D. REVIEW OF AGENDA: Agenda additions or deletions require a majority vote of Board Members present.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
G. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Case #14-008, Ryan J. Coryell, Petitioner, Requesting: An eight (8) foot variance from Section 5.06(A)(6) of the Zoning Ordinance in order to construct a deck on the rear of the home, 5990 Blackberry Lane, Parcel #08-25-428-001, R-1A Single Family Residential.
2. Case #14-009, Jessica & Colin Botha, Petitioner, Requesting: A variance from Section 5.06(A)(4) of the Zoning Ordinance in order to construct a new accessory structure in front of the primary residence, 6550 Balmoral Terrace, Parcel #08-32-426-020, R-1A Single Family Residential.
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2014
I. DISCUSSION:
J. ADJOURNMENT:
NOTICE: The above requests may be examined at the Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the attention of the Planning Commission; c/o Charter Township of Independence ? Building Department; 6483 Waldon Center Drive ? Clarkston, Michigan 48346 prior to the Meeting / Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
April 15, 2014
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:02 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown,Aliaga, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors, Director; Lt. Dirk Feneley, Oakland County Sheriff’s Department; Deputy Jason Koteles, Oakland County Sheriff’s Department; Rich Yaeger, Budget Analyst; Stephen Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, P.C.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As amended
E. CLOSED SESSION: None
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Nate Knapper, Darwin Moore
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: Effects of Overweight Trucks on Roads (Lt. Dirk Feneley, Oakland County Sheriff’s Department; Deputy Jason Koteles, Oakland County Sheriff’s Department)
2. Report: Update for Period Ending December 31, 2013 (Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst)
3. Report: Supervisor’s Update (Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Board of Trustee Regular Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2014
2. Approval of Payroll of April 11, 2014; and Check Run of April 9, 2014 for a Total Amount of $389,052.05
3. Adoption of Proclamations Recognizing 2014 Clarkston Community Award Recipients
4. Approval of Budget Amendment ? Building Department
5. Approval of Budget Amendment ? Independence Television
6. Accepted Quote for 2014 Road Chloriding Services
Approval to Suspend Special Rules of Procedure for the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
6. Denial of Request to Authorize Treasurer to Prepare Second Resolution for Avington Park Special Assessment District for Road Improvements
Approval to Postpone Further Consideration of Avington Park Special Assessment District until May 13, 2014
1. Approval of the Creation of Recreation Coordinator Position and Approval of Budget Amendment – Parks, Recreation & Seniors
2. Adoption of Resolution Commemorating James A. Sherman, Sr. for his Community Support and Involvement
3. Adoption of Resolution Declaring April as Fair Housing Month
4. Approval of Budget Amendment for Purchase of Supplementary Road Repair Gravel
5. Authorized the Development of a 2014 Neighborhood Road Repair Incentive Program and Budget Amendment
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Communication: Michigan Liquor Control Commission; cancelation of application request to transfer ownership of SDD and SDM License for Clarkston Gas Express, Inc., located at 6480 Sashabaw Rd.
2. Report: Building Department Month End Report for March, 2014
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Trustee Aliaga, Supervisor Kittle
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 9:55 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, April 23, 2014

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
April 1, 2014
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Aliaga, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: Brown
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Dave Belcher, Building Department Director; Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors, Director; Lt. Dirk Feneley, Oakland County Sheriff’s Department; Ren’e Poole, Fire Department Business Manager; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Steve Ronk, Fire Chief; Stephen Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich , P.C.; Matthew Gibb, Deputy Oakland County Executive, Economic Development and Community Affairs; Linda Zabik, Public Relations/Community Involvement Manager for Genisys Credit Union
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: None
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Darwin Moore, Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: Award Presentation for the Family Snowman Building Challenge (Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director; Linda Zabik, Public Relations/Community Involvement Manager for Genisys Credit Union)
2. Presentation: One Stop Ready Program (Matthew Gibb, Deputy Oakland County Executive, Economic Development and Community Affairs)
3. Report: Update on Citizens Lake Advisory Panel Meeting (Dave Belcher, Building Department Director)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Board of Trustee Regular Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2014
2. Approval of Payroll of March 28, 2014; and Check Run of March 26, 2014 for a Total Amount of $905,534.52
3. Approval of Sound Variance for Waterford Hills Road Racing Track
4. Award Bid and Authorize Agreement for 2014 and 2015 July 4th Fireworks
5. Approval of Budget Amendment ? Elections
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Request to Reclassify AFSCME Union Employee
2. Approval of Request to Accept Grant and Approve Agreement for Polling Place Accessibility Improvements (Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk)
3. Approval of Request to Award Bid and Approve Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Parking Lot Improvement Project at Clintonwood Park
4. Approval of Request to Abolish Polling Place; Establish Polling Place and Relocate Voters
5. Acceptance of Grant and Approval of Agreement with the Bureau of Elections for Upgrade to QVF Replica Servers
6. Award Bid for the Purchase of Structural Firefighting Protective Clothing
7. Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Charter Township of Independence to Participate in Oakland County’s One Stop Ready Program
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Charter Township of Independence Investment Analysis for Quarters Ending September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2013
2. Minutes: Election Commission of November 12, 2013
3. Minutes: Video Center Administrative Board of February 19, 2014
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Trustee Schroeder, Supervisor Kittle
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 9:46 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, April 9, 2014

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
March 18, 2014
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Ritchie, Schroeder (Arrived at 7:01)
Absent: Kittle, Lohmeier
There was a quorum present.
Appointment of Clerk Barbara A. Pallotta as Acting Chair.
Also Present: Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors, Director; Marilyn Pomeroy, Clarkston Independence District Library Board President, Julie Meredith, Clarkston Independence District Library Director
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: No action taken.
E. CLOSED SESSION: None
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Trustee Aliaga
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Public Hearing #1 Avington Park Special Assessment District (SAD) Road Improvements (Paul A. Brown, Treasurer)
Public Hearing Opened at 7:04 PM
Ralph R. Safford spoke in opposition on behalf of Clarkston Holdings, LLC
Public Hearing Closed at 7:08 PM
2. Reprogramming of Unused 2011 and 2013 Community Development Block Grant Funds (Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director)
Public Hearing Opened at 7:12 PM
No public was present to comment
Public Hearing Closed at 7:12 PM
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: Clarkston Independence District Library Update (Marilyn Pomeroy, Library Board President)
2. Report: Planning Commission Update (Ronald Ritchie, Trustee)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Board of Trustee Regular Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2014
2. Approval of Payroll of March 14, 2014; and Check Run of March 12, 2014 for a Total Amount of $522,494.25
3. Approval of Budget Amendment for Parks Division 2014 FY Budget (Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director)
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Request to Reprogram Unused 2011 and 2013 Community Development Block Grant to Funds (Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director)
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Minutes: Video Center Board of December 18, 2013 and January 22, 2014
2. Minutes: Safety Path Advisory Committee of January 8, 2014
3. Future Agenda Item: Establishment of a Residential Road Improvement Incentive Policy
4. Report: Building Department Monthly Report for February 2014
5. Report: Charter Township of Independence Investment Analysis for Quarters Ending June 30, 2013 and September 30, 2013
6. Report: Monthly Actual to Budget Financial Update-February, 2014
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:04 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, March 26, 2014

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PARKS, RECREATION & SENIORS
JOB POSTING: TEMPORARY PART-TIME BUS DRIVER
DATE OF POSTING: March 11, 2014
LAST DAY OF POSTING: Open Until Filled
UNION AFFILIATION: None
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
The Charter Township of Independence, an equal opportunity employer, is seeking qualified applicants, without regard to race or other protected status, for the position of Temporary Part-Time Bus Driver.
Summary:
This position transports senior citizens and disabled adults door-to-door to doctor’s appointments, grocery stores, work and other locations as necessary. Drivers must follow a daily schedule Monday through Friday and transport residents of Independence Township, Springfield, and the City of the Village of Clarkston.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
1) Work and interact with the public.
2) Push people in wheelchairs up to four-hundred (400) pounds.
3) Assist people on and off vehicle when needed.
4) Lift bags of groceries or boxes of food for citizens.
5) Work no more than 110 hours per month.
6) Communicate regularly with dispatcher/front office regarding daily schedule (i.e. changes and cancellations).
7) Inspect vehicle that is assigned including tires, van fluid levels and overall safety. Observe and report any concerns about general maintenance needed.
8) Maintain cleanliness of buses inside and out.
9) Attend transportation meetings at center.
10) Obtain and maintain CPR and AED Certification.
11) Escort day trips when needed.
12) Submits daily report and rider fees for deposit.
13) Assists with Senior Center projects.
14) Other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent, 1 – 2 years experience driving large vans and/or mini-bus and excellent driving record required.
Licensing/Certification:
Chauffeur’s license required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
? Ability to work and interact with senior citizens and disabled people.
? Able to push people in wheelchair up to four-hundred (400) pounds.
? Judgment and decision-making.
? Seeking guidance and direction as necessary for performance of duties.
? Demonstrating good judgment in investigation problems.
? Respecting the confidentiality of company, customer, and personnel information.
? Maintaining cooperative working relationships with supervisors and other staff.
? Demonstrating the ability to tactfully handle difficult situations.
? Planning and time utilization.
? Making the best use of time during shift.
? Consistently showing ability to recognize and deal with priorities.
? Ability to perform all duties in an independent manner with little supervision.
To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit cover letter, resume, and a completed Charter Township of Independence application for employment to:
Barbara Rollin
brollino@indetwp.com
OR
6000 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48348
NOTE: Charter Township of Independence applications for employment are available on the Township’s website at www.twp.independence.mi.us or by contacting the Human Resources office.
Publish: 3/19, 2//26/14

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive,
Clarkston, MI 48346
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES
C. ROLL CALL:
D. REVIEW OF AGENDA: Agenda additions or deletions require a majority vote of Board Members present.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
G. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Case #14-002, James Kesteloot, Petitioner, Requesting: A variance from Section 12.04(A)(5), to construct a roof sign, 6565 Dixie Highway, Parcel #08-32-276-022, C-3 Highway Commercial.
2. Case #14-003, Anthony Palazzola, Petitioner, Requesting: 5 variances total, 1) A variance from Section 5.03(B) to construct a 1,300 lineal foot private road for purposes of splitting 20.15 acres of land into 6 parcels, 2) A variance from Section 4.09(D), a 34 foot front setback variance, 3) A variance from Section 5.06(A)(4), Table 5.06-2, a 13 foot front setback variance, 4) A variance from Section 5.06(A)(4), Table 5.06-2, a 36.6 front yard setback variance and, 5) A variance from Section 5.06(A)(1) to permit an existing accessory structure without a primary structure for a period not to exceed 2 years, 6371 Oakhill Road, Parcel #08-04-100-006, 08-04-100-007, R-1R Rural Residential.
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2014
I. DISCUSSION:
J. ADJOURNMENT:
NOTICE: The above requests may be examined at the Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the attention of the Planning Commission; c/o Charter Township of Independence ? Building Department; 6483 Waldon Center Drive ? Clarkston, Michigan 48346 prior to the Meeting / Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
March 4, 2014
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:02 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: Lohmeier
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: David Belcher, Building Department Director; Lt. Dirk Feneley, Oakland County Sheriff’s Department; Bruce Harbin, Fire Marshall; Susan Hendricks, Finance Director; Mitch Petterson, Deputy Fire Chief; Linda L. Richardson, DPW Director; Steve Ronk, Fire Chief; Steven P. Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, PC; Jon H. Wheatley, Bendzinski & Co., Municipal Finance Advisors
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As amended
E. CLOSED SESSION: None
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Trustee Aliaga, Trustee Schroeder
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mark Petterson, Paul Workman, Robert Namowicz
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None scheduled.
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Report: 1st Reading of Amendment to Chapter 18; ‘Environment? Article IV ? Wetlands and Watercourses (Steven P. Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, PC and Richard Carlisle, Carlisle / Wortman Associates, Inc.)
The meeting RECESSED at 8:39 PM
The meeting RECONVENED at 8:55 PM
2. Presentation: Water System Rates (Jon H. Wheatley, Bendzinski & Co., Municipal Finance Advisors
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Board of Trustee Regular Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2014
2. Approval of Payroll of February 28, 2014; and Check Run of February 25, 2014 for a Total Amount of $1,189,228.86
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Acceptance of Proposal for Professional Services to Develop Plans, Specifications and Bid Documents for Cleaning and Televising of the Township’s Sanitary Sewer System
2. Postponement of the 1st Reading of Amendment to Chapter 18; ‘Environment? Article IV ? Wetlands and Watercourses
3. Approval of Increase in Water Rates
4. Approval of Delegation of Authority Agreement for Inspections of Consumer Fireworks Retail Locations
5. Reappointment of Board and Committee Planning Commission Representative Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals
6. Reinstatement of Budget Analyst Position; Approval of Employment Agreement and Budget Amendment
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Sheriff’s Department Monthly Report for January 2014
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Supervisor Kittle
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 9:52 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, March 12, 2014

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive,
Clarkston, MI 48346
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES
C. ROLL CALL:
D. REVIEW OF AGENDA: Agenda additions or deletions require a majority vote of Board Members present.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
G. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Case #14-002, James Kesteloot, Petitioner, Requesting: A variance from Section 12.04(A)(5), to construct a roof sign, 6565 Dixie Highway, Parcel #08-32-276-022, C-3 Highway Commercial.
2. Case #14-003, Anthony Palazzola, Petitioner, Requesting: 5 variances total, 1) A variance from Section 5.03(B) to construct a 1,300 lineal foot private road for purposes of splitting 20.15 acres of land into 6 parcels, 2) A variance from Section 4.09(D), a 34 foot front setback variance, 3) A variance from Section 5.06(A)(4), Table 5.06-2, a 13 foot front setback variance, 4) A variance from Section 5.06(A)(4), Table 5.06-2, a 36.6 front yard setback variance and, 5) A variance from Section 5.06(A)(1) to permit an existing accessory structure without a primary structure for a period not to exceed 2 years, 6371 Oakhill Road, Parcel #08-04-100-006, 08-04-100-007, R-1R Rural Residential.
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes of March 13, 2014
I. DISCUSSION:
J. ADJOURNMENT:
NOTICE: The above requests may be examined at the Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the attention of the Planning Commission; c/o Charter Township of Independence ? Building Department; 6483 Waldon Center Drive ? Clarkston, Michigan 48346 prior to the Meeting / Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
AVINGTON PARK CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION
PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence (‘Township?) has received a petition requesting a special assessment district for improvements to the following private roads in the Avington Park Condominium Subdivision in the Township: Avington Parkway, Avington Court, Rosebud Lane, Boulderwood Ridge Drive, and Forest Valley Drive within the borders of the condominium subdivision (the ‘Road Improvement Project?). Having received such petition from the record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total frontage upon such roads (not including land that is not subject to special assessment), and based upon the request in that petition, the Township Board of Trustees has tentatively declared its intent to proceed with the Road Improvement Project and has tentatively decided to establish a special assessment district to defray all or a portion of the costs of such improvements by special assessment against the benefited properties. The improvements are intended to provide special benefits to the properties identified on the attachment to this Notice, which properties together tentatively constitute the ‘Special Assessment District.? The cost estimate, plans, and petition relating to this matter are on file and available for public inspection at the Township Clerk’s Office, which is located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Independence Township, Michigan.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at 7:00 p.m. on March 18, 2014, the Township Board of Trustees shall meet at the Township Hall, located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Independence Township, Michigan, for the purpose of hearing statements and objections by any interested person with respect to the petitions, proposed Road Improvement Project and proposed Special Assessment District. Appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the matters to be considered at the hearing to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest, or shall be permitted to file his or her appearance or protest by letter at or before the hearing and his or her personal appearance in such case shall not be required.
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence
Dated: February 18, 2014
Published: February 26, 2014, March 5, 2014 Mailed: February 26, 2014

Notice of Initiation of the Section 106 Process:
Public Participation
Horvath Communications proposes the construction of a 190? monopole style telecommunications tower within a 75? x 75? fenced compound at 180 Deerfield Lane, Clarkston, Oakland County, Michigan. A proposed ?337 gravel access drive will extend off Deerfield Lane. Members of the public interested in submitting comments on the possible effects of the proposed project on historic properties included in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places may send their comments to Rebekah Fuller, RESCOM Environmental Corp., 3481 Shanley Road Petoskey, MI 49770 or call 231.459.8632.

independence township
OFFICIAL PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence 2014 March Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 9:00 am.
The Board of Review will meet for public hearings at the Township Hall Board Room located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear 2014 year assessment appeals of value, classification and hardship exemption requests on March 5th with appointment times between 1:00pm and 4:30pm, on March 6th with appointment times between 5:00pm and 8:30pm, and on March 7th with appointment times between 9:00am and 12:30pm. ****The latest you can call to set up an appointment is Thursday, March 6th by 4pm.****
If you wish to appear in person to appeal your assessed value, it is required that you have an appointment with the March Board of Review. The Assessed Value represents 50% of market value. Appeals are for the 2014 tax year only. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office by calling (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
A resident or nonresident may also protest to the Board of Review by mail by submitting a completed and signed ‘Petition to Board of Review? (Form L-4035). This form is available on line at www.michigan.gov/documents/l4035f_2658_7.pdf and at the Township Assessing Department at the address indicated above. This form should be mailed to the Independence Township Assessing Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr, Clarkston, MI 48346. It must be received prior to the close of the March Board of Review and documentation supporting your opinion of value should be attached.
The Board of Review is an appeal process to review property values, not tax bills. The Board of Review has no jurisdiction over the millage rates that are multiplied against taxable values in order to calculate the tax bill. The year 2014 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
Sincerely,
Kristen Sieloff, MMAO (4)
Independence Township Assessor
Publish: 2/12, 19, 26/2014

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
FEBRUARY 18, 2014
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder (Arrived at 7:06) Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Linda Richardson, DPW Director
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As amended
E. CLOSED SESSION: None
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk; Jose Aliaga, Trustee; Linda Richardson, DPW Director
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None scheduled.
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: Proposal for Township Website Redevelopment (Joseph J. Nagrant, Revize, LLC)
2. Report: Planning Commission Update (Ronald A. Ritchie, Board of Trustees Planning Commission Representative)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Board of Trustee Regular Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2014
2. Approval of Payroll of February 14, 2014; and Check Run of February 12, 2014 for a Total Amount of $1,633,936.54
3. Approval of Budget Amendment for Fire Department
4. Approval to Dispose of Township Assets with a Cost Basis Exceeding $5,000.00
5. Approval to Amend Senior Adult Activity Center Advisory Committee By-laws
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Acceptance of Proposal for Professional Services for Cathodic Protection for Water & Sewer Sites
2. Appointment of Board and Committee Member to the Senior Adult Activity Center Advisory Committee
3. Reconsideration of Motion #2014-02-026-02 to Correct Payroll Amount
4. Adoption of Resolution Approving Interlocal Agreement between Oakland County and Independence Twp for Election Services
5. Acceptance of Petition for Special Assessment District (SAD): Private Road Improvements;
Avington Park Condominium Subdivision
6. Acceptance of Proposal for Professional Services for Township Website Redevelopment
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Communications: Certificate of Recognition from Knights of Columbus, Council 5436
2. Minutes: Water & Sewer Ad-Hoc Committee of January 13, 2014
3. Report: Building Department Monthly Report for December 2013
4. Report: Building Department Monthly Report for January 2014
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Comments were made by various Board Members
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, February 26, 2014

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
AVINGTON PARK CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence (‘Township?) has received a petition requesting a special assessment district for improvements to the following private roads in the Avington Park Condominium Subdivision in the Township: Avington Parkway, Avington Court, Rosebud Lane, Boulderwood Ridge Drive, and Forest Valley Drive within the borders of the condominium subdivision (the ‘Road Improvement Project?). Having received such petition from the record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total frontage upon such roads (not including land that is not subject to special assessment), and based upon the request in that petition, the Township Board of Trustees has tentatively declared its intent to proceed with the Road Improvement Project and has tentatively decided to establish a special assessment district to defray all or a portion of the costs of such improvements by special assessment against the benefited properties. The improvements are intended to provide special benefits to the properties identified on the attachment to this Notice, which properties together tentatively constitute the ‘Special Assessment District.? The cost estimate, plans, and petition relating to this matter are on file and available for public inspection at the Township Clerk’s Office, which is located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Independence Township, Michigan.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at 7:00 p.m. on March 18, 2014, the Township Board of Trustees shall meet at the Township Hall, located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Independence Township, Michigan, for the purpose of hearing statements and objections by any interested person with respect to the petitions, proposed Road Improvement Project and proposed Special Assessment District. Appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the matters to be considered at the hearing to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest, or shall be permitted to file his or her appearance or protest by letter at or before the hearing and his or her personal appearance in such case shall not be required.
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence
Dated: February 18, 2014
Published: February 26, 2014
Mailed: February 26, 2014

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
March 13, 2014 INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Hall Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston MI, 48347-0069, to consider the following:
PC File # 2013-009
Petitioner: JRJ Independence LLC, Joe Locricchio
Project Name: Ardmore PUD
PETITIONER REQUESTS FINAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT A 27 UNIT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Parcel # 08-15-351-002,
part of 08-15-351-003 & 08-15-351-004
13.21 Acres
R-1B & R-1R Zoning
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347-0069 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting.
For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

Independence Township
OFFICIAL PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence 2014 March Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 9:00 am.
The Board of Review will meet for public hearings at the Township Hall Board Room located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear 2014 year assessment appeals of value, classification and hardship exemption requests on March 5th with appointment times between 1:00pm and 4:30pm, on March 6th with appointment times between 5:00pm and 8:30pm, and on March 7th with appointment times between 9:00am and 12:30pm. ****The latest you can call to set up an appointment is Thursday, March 6th by 4pm.****
If you wish to appear in person to appeal your assessed value, it is required that you have an appointment with the March Board of Review. The Assessed Value represents 50% of market value. Appeals are for the 2014 tax year only. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office by calling (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
A resident or nonresident may also protest to the Board of Review by mail by submitting a completed and signed ‘Petition to Board of Review? (Form L-4035). This form is available on line at www.michigan.gov/documents/l4035f_2658_7.pdf and at the Township Assessing Department at the address indicated above. This form should be mailed to the Independence Township Assessing Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr, Clarkston, MI 48346. It must be received prior to the close of the March Board of Review and documentation supporting your opinion of value should be attached.
The Board of Review is an appeal process to review property values, not tax bills. The Board of Review has no jurisdiction over the millage rates that are multiplied against taxable values in order to calculate the tax bill. The year 2014 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
Sincerely,
Kristen Sieloff, MMAO (4)
Independence Township Assessor
Publish: 2/12, 19, 26/2014

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation and Seniors, Director; Mitch Petterson, Deputy Fire Chief, Renee Poole, Fire Department Business Manager; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Steve Ronk, Fire Chief
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: Approval to enter into Closed Session for the Consideration of a Personnel Performance Matter as permitted by MCL 15.268(a)
The Meeting recessed at 7:02 p.m.
The Meeting reconvened at 7:24 p.m.
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Clerk Pallotta; Trustee Aliaga; Trustee Schroeder; Supervisor Kittle
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None scheduled.
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: Planning Commission Update (Ronald A. Ritchie, Board of Trustees Planning Commission Representative)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Board of Trustee Regular Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2014
2. Approval of Payroll of January 31, 2014; and Check Runs of January 30, 2014 and January 31, 2014 for a Total Amount of $664,034.62
3. Budget Amendment for DPW, Emergency Water Main Repair
a. Approval of Budget Amendment
b. Authorized additional costs not to exceed $40,000
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Increase in the REU Assignment Factor for Mobile Home Parks and Approval of Budget Amendment (no action taken on Budget Amendment)
2. Acceptance of Quote and Approval of Budget Amendment for the Purchase of Replacement Vehicles for the Parks Division the 2013
3. Adoption of Resolution for the Oakland County Hazard Mitigation Plan
4. Adoption of Resolution for the Township’s Emergency Operations Plan and Designation of Liaison to the Oakland County Emergency Management Coordinator
5. Acceptance of Quote and Approval of Budget Amendment for the Purchase of Fire Hose
a. Acceptance of quote and approval of purchase of 4-inch supply hose
b. Acceptance of quote and approval of purchase of 1.75-inch fire hose
c. Approval of budget amendment
6. Award Bid and Approval of Budget Amendment for the Purchase of Ambulances for the EMS Division; Authorized the disposal of vehicles in accordance with The Township’s Asset Management Policy
7. Acceptance of Quote and Approval of Budget Amendment for the Purchase of Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillator Units
a. Acceptance of quote for the Purchase of seven (7) Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillator Units
b. Approval of Budget Amendment
c. Approval of six (6) year extended warranty/service plan for seven (7) cardiac monitor/defibrillator units
d. Authorized the disposal of five (5) cardiac monitors at in accordance with the Township’s Asset Management Policy
8. Appointment of Board and Committee Member to Assume Unexpired Term for Alternate Position on the Zoning Board of Appeals
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Minutes: Video Center Administrative Board of November 20, 2013
2. Report: 2013 Annual Senior Transportation Statistics
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Comments were made by various Board Members
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 9:08 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, February 12, 2014

independence township
OFFICIAL PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence 2014 March Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 9:00 am.
The Board of Review will meet for public hearings at the Township Hall Board Room located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear 2014 year assessment appeals of value, classification and hardship exemption requests on March 5th with appointment times between 1:00pm and 4:30pm, on March 6th with appointment times between 5:00pm and 8:30pm, and on March 7th with appointment times between 9:00am and 12:30pm. ****The latest you can call to set up an appointment is Thursday, March 6th by 4pm.****
If you wish to appear in person to appeal your assessed value, it is required that you have an appointment with the March Board of Review. The Assessed Value represents 50% of market value. Appeals are for the 2014 tax year only. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office by calling (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
A resident or nonresident may also protest to the Board of Review by mail by submitting a completed and signed ‘Petition to Board of Review? (Form L-4035). This form is available on line at www.michigan.gov/documents/l4035f_2658_7.pdf and at the Township Assessing Department at the address indicated above. This form should be mailed to the Independence Township Assessing Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr, Clarkston, MI 48346. It must be received prior to the close of the March Board of Review and documentation supporting your opinion of value should be attached.
The Board of Review is an appeal process to review property values, not tax bills. The Board of Review has no jurisdiction over the millage rates that are multiplied against taxable values in order to calculate the tax bill. The year 2014 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
Sincerely,
Kristen Sieloff, MMAO (4)
Independence Township Assessor
Publish: 2/12, 19, 26/2014

ZONING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, March 5, 2014
at 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive
Clarkston, MI 48346
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES
C. ROLL CALL:
D. REVIEW OF AGENDA: Agenda additions or deletions require a majority vote of Board Members present.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
G. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Election of Officers
2. Case #14-001, Sam Kesto, Petitioner, Requesting: A variance from Section 4.19(D), Table 4.19, 50 foot lot width variance, and Section 10.06(G) Site Landscaping, 3% variance, 6450 Dixie Highway, Parcel #08-32-226-013, C-3 Highway Commercial.
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes of January 8, 2014
I. DISCUSSION:
J. ADJOURNMENT:
NOTICE: The above requests may be examined at the Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the attention of the Planning Commission; c/o Charter Township of Independence ? Building Department; 6483 Waldon Center Drive ? Clarkston, Michigan 48346 prior to the Meeting / Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
January 21, 2014
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: David Belcher, Building Department Director; Susan Hendricks, Finance Director; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Kristen Sieloff, Director of Assessing
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As amended
E. CLOSED SESSION: None
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Andrea K. Schroeder, Trustee
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None scheduled.
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: Update to Water & Sewer System Rate Study (Jon H. Wheatley, Bendzinski & Co.)
a. Acceptance of the 2013 Water and Sewer Rate Study and Approval of a Rate Increase for 2014 Sewer Services (Linda L. Richardson, DPW Director)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Board of Trustee Regular Meeting Minutes of January 7, 2014
2. Approval of Payroll of January 17, 2014; and Check Run of January 16, 2014 for a Total Amount of $821,594.83
3. Approval of Budget Amendment for Building Department
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval to Establish Beginning Date for the Board of Review and Adoption of the Resolution for the Granting of Hardship Exemptions
2. Acceptance of the 2013 Water and Sewer Rate Study and Approval of a Rate Increase for 2014 Sewer Services? Relocated under Presentations and Reports
3. Appointment of Board and Committee Member to Assume Unexpired Term on Safety Path Advisory Committee
4. Approval to Increase Annual Wage and Associated Budget Amendment for Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director
5. Approval of Salary and Reclassification of the Deputy Treasurer Position
6. Approval of the Creation of a new Full-Time AFSCME Union Job Classification
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Communications: Michigan Liquor Control Commission; Transfer Ownership of SDD and SDM License for Clarkston Gas Express, Inc. ? 6480 Sashabaw
2. Minutes: Water & Sewer Ad-Hoc Committee of December 16, 2013
3. Report: Fire Department Monthly Report for December 2013
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Comments were made by various Board Members
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:17 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Bid Notice
Concession Operations RFQ
Independence Township has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for vendors interested in providing concessions service at Clintonwood Park for up to three years.
For the complete details please look online at www.indetwp.com in the ‘what’s new? section on the right. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will occur at Clintonwood Park, 6000 Clarkston Rd. on January 29th at 2:00 pm.
For questions after you have reviewed the RFQ, please email or call Ken Elwert, Director of Parks, Recreation & Seniors at (248) 8223 or kelwert@indetwp.com

Bid Notice: Concession Operations RFQ
Independence Township has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for vendors interested in providing concessions service at Clintonwood Park for up to three years.
For the complete details please look online at www.indetwp.com in the ‘what’s new? section on the right. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will occur at Clintonwood Park, 6000 Clarkston Rd. on January 29th at 2:00 pm.
For questions after you have reviewed the RFQ, please email or call Ken Elwert, Director of Parks, Recreation & Seniors at (248) 8223 or kelwert@indetwp.com

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
January 7, 2014
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:02 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Susan Hendricks, Finance Director; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Steven P. Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, PC; Richard Carlisle, Carlisle/Wortman Associates; Jon H. Wheatley, Bendzinski & Co.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As amended.
E. CLOSED SESSION: None
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None scheduled.
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: Comcast Proposal for Telephone/Internet Services (Miranda Arens, Senior Account Executive; Comcast Business Services)
a. Acceptance of Quote and Approval to Enter into Agreement for Telephone/Internet Services
2. Presentation: Water & Sewer System Rate Study; December 1, 2013 (Jon Wheatley, Bendzinski & Co.; Municipal Finance Advisors
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Approval of Second Reading and Adoption of Amendment to Concept Development Plan for Eagle Ridge at Morgan Lake Planned Residential Development (PRD)
2. Approval of Payment Exceeding $10,000 for Pump Repairs at Oakhurst and DPW Booster Stations
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Board of Trustee Regular Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2013
2. Approval of Payrolls of December 20, 2013 and January 3, 2014; and Check Run of December 31, 2013 for a Total Amount of $760,825.36
3. Approval of 2014 Contract from Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) for Senior and Handicap Transportation Services
4. Request to Adopt Proclamation recognizing Clarkston High School’s 2013 Varsity Football Team and Declaring January 12, 2014 as ‘Clarkston Wolves? Day – Removed
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Adoption of Proclamation Recognizing Clarkston High School’s 2013 Varsity Football Team and Declaring January 12, 2014 as ‘Clarkston Wolves? Day
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Acceptance of Quote and Approval of Purchase of 2014 GMC 2500HD 4×4 Truck for DPW
2. Appointment of Board and Committee Member to Zoning Board of Appeals
3. Authorization to Dispose of Assets with a Cost Basis Exceeding $5,000.00
4. Approval to Advance 2nd Quarter Lease Payment to Clarkston Community Schools for the Video Center
N. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Minutes: Senior Adult Activity Center Advisory Committee of December 12, 2013
2. Report: Sheriff’s Department Monthly Report for September 2013
3. Report: Sheriff’s Department Monthly Report for October 2013
4. Report: 2012-2013; New Home Permits
5. Report: 2014 Charter Township of Independence Goals
O. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Comments were made by various Board Members
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 9:07 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, January 15, 2014

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
December 17, 2013
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Ritchie, Schroeder Absent: Lohmeier
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation and Seniors Director; Lt. Dirk Feneley, Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Mitch Petterson, Deputy Fire Chief; Ren’e Poole, Fire Department Business Manager; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Barbara Rollin, Senior Center Coordinator; Steve Ronk, Fire Chief; Kristen Sieloff, Assessor; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst; Richard Carlisle, Carlisle/Wortman Associates; Randy Ford, Hubbell, Roth & Clark;
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As amended
E. CLOSED SESSION: None
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Trustee Schroeder; Supervisor Kittle
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Linda Richardson, DPW Director
H. PUBLIC HEARING:
Public Hearing opened at 7:07 PM
After receiving no public comment, the Public Hearing closed at 7:07 PM
1. Program Year 2014 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Application and Subrecipient Agreement
a. Approval of Program Year 2014 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Application and Subrecipient Agreement
b. Allocation of 2014 CDBG Funding for Battered and Abused Spouses (HAVEN)
c. Allocation of 2014 CDBG Funding for Youth Services (Clarkston Area Youth Assistance)
d. Allocation of 2014 CDBG Funding for Transportation Services (Senior Center)
e. Allocation of 2014 CDBG Funding for Other (Senior Centers)
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: Fiscal 2013 Actual to Budget Comments for Period Ending November 30, 2013 (Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Certificates of Appreciation:
a. Certificate of Service Recognizing 19 Years of Service as a Member on the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA); B. Jill Palulian
b. Certificate of Service Recognizing 30 Years of Employment with the Charter Township of Independence; Sandy Miller
2. Approval of Payment Exceeding $5,000 for the Purchase of Fuel
3. Request to Approve Payment Exceeding $5,000 for Pump Repairs; Removed to be considered under L. Items removed from the Consent Agenda
4. Approval of Payment Exceeding $5,000 for Drilling of Test Wells
5. Approval of Budget Amendments/Amendments:
a. Approval to Transfer FY 2013 Deer Lake Beach Donation to FY 2014
b. Approval to Transfer Balance of FY 2013 Senior Center Architect Funds to FY 2014
c. Approval of Budget Amendment for Seniors Division
d. Approval of Transfer FY 2013 Funds to FY 2014 for Flat Roof Repair at Fire Department Station #1
e. Approval of 2013 Budget Amendment #12A
f. Approval of 2014 Budget Amendment #1A
6. Approval of Board of Trustee Regular Meeting Minutes of December 3, 2013
7. Approval of Payroll of December 6, 2013 and Check Run of December 11, 2013 for a Total Amount of $480,321.32
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Postpone of Request to Approve Payment Exceeding $5,000 for Pump Repairs; January 7, 2014 Regular Meeting
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Adoption of Resolution for Submittal of Application for Category A. Funds ? Economic Development Fund
2. Postponement of Second Reading and Adoption of Amendment to Concept Development Plan for Eagle Ridge at Morgan Lake Planned Residential Development (PRD); January 7, 2014 Regular Meeting
3. Authorization to Circulate Information Related to Amending the Master Plan-Sashabaw Corridor
4. Appointment of Independence Township Representative Members to the Clarkston Independence District Library Board
5. Approval to Post and Hire Full-time AFSCME Position for the Assessing Department
6. Approval of Agreement for 2014 Electronics Recycling Collection
7. Approval to Purchase a Mini Push Camera for Sewer System
8. Approval to Waive Recapture of 2011 Community Development Block Grant Funds
9. Approval to Post and Hire Full-time Non Union Position for the Senior Division
10. Approval to Create New Full-time Non-Union Position / Reclassify Non-Union Employee in the Senior Division / Eliminate Senior Coordinator Position
11. Approval of Phase II of Brady Lodge Restoration Project
12. Approval of Capital Improvement Plan Funding and Authorization of Solicitation of Bids for Tennis Court Reconstruction Project at Clintonwood Park
13. Approval to Purchase Laptops and Docking Stations
14. Approval of Amendment to Special Rules of Procedure for the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees
15. Approval of Wage Increase for Administrative Assistant in the Supervisor’s Office
16. Approval of Reappointments for Board and Committee Members
a. Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA)
b. Planning Commission
c. Zoning Board of Appeals
There was a consensus of Township Board members present to move forward O. Communications/ Future Agenda Items / Reports before N. Board Member Comments
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Minutes: Senior Adult Activity Center Advisory Committee of November 13, 2013
2. Report: Liquor License Transfer-Lakes Grill, LLC; 6722 Dixie Hwy.
3. Report: Fiscal 2013 Actual to Budget Comments for Period Ending November 30, 2013 (Relocated as agenda item 1. under I. Presentations and Reports)
4. Report: November 10, 2013 High Five Races Back Roads Half Marathon and 10K / Clarkston State Bank ? Lt. Dirk Feneley provided an oral report
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Treasurer Brown, Clerk Pallotta, Trustee Aliaga, Supervisor Kittle
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 9:19 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Bid Notice
Concession Operations RFQ
Independence Township has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for vendors interested in providing concessions service at Clintonwood Park for up to three years.
For the complete details please look online at www.indetwp.com in the ‘what’s new? section on the right. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will occur at Clintonwood Park, 6000 Clarkston Rd. on January 29th at 2:00 pm.
For questions after you have reviewed the RFQ, please email or call Ken Elwert, Director of Parks, Recreation & Seniors at (248) 8223 or kelwert@indetwp.com

PUBLIC NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
2014 REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE
7:00 PM
Township Hall Meeting Room
6483 Waldon Center Drive –
Clarkston, Michigan, 48346
(248) 625-5111
January 7 & 21, 2014
February 4 & 18, 2014
March 4 & 18, 2014
April 1 & 15, 2014
May 13 & 27, 2014
June 10 & 24, 2014
July 8 & 22, 2014
August 12 & 26, 2014
September 9 & 23, 2014
October 7 & 21, 2014
November 18 & 25, 2014
December 9 & 23, 2014
PUBLISHED: January 8, 2014

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES
C. ROLL CALL:
D. REVIEW OF AGENDA: Agenda additions or deletions require a majority vote of Commission Members present.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
F. CASES TO BE UNTABLED:
G. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Case #13-021, Northern Sign Company, Petitioner, Requesting: Interpretation of Section 12.02(F)(2) of the Zoning Ordinance to permit an LED gas price sign, 6889 Sashabaw Road, Parcel #08-22-326-011, MS Motor Vehicle Service Station.
2. Case #13-022, Penny Sawyer, Petitioner, Requesting: A variance from Section 5.06(4), Table 5.06-2 to construct a new garage, 8753 Lakeview, Parcel #08-12-376-028, R-1A Single Family Residential.
3. Case #13-023, Mesquite Creek/Andiamo Express (Joe & Aldo’s), Petitioner, Requesting: A variance from Section 12.04(A)(1), Table 12.0413-1 to construct additional wall signage, 7228 N. Main St, Parcel #08-20227-007, PUD Planned Unit Development.
4. Approval of the 2014 ZBA Meeting Dates.
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes of October 12, 2013
I. DISCUSSION:
J. ADJOURNMENT:
NOTICE: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the Building Department at (248) 625-8111 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt shall be made to provide reasonable accommodations.
NOTICE: The above requests may be examined at the Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the attention of the Planning Commission; c/o Charter Township of Independence – Building Department; 6483 Waldon Center Drive – Clarkston, Michigan 48346 prior to the Meeting / Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A. Pallotta

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
December 3, 2013
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder Absent: Kittle
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: None
Approval to appoint Acting Chair.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: None
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Trustee Schroeder, Treasurer Brown, and Trustee Aliaga
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Barbara Taylor/Dean Grubbs of Chestnut Hill Farms Homeowners Association
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS: None
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Adoption of 2014 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Schedule
2. Acceptance of Quote and Approval of Payment Exceeding $5,000.00 for Purchase of Voting Booths
3. Approval of Budget Amendments:
a. Approval of 2013 Budget Amendment #12
b. Approval of 2014 Budget Amendment #1
4. Approval of Board of Trustee Regular Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2013
5. Approval of Payroll of November 22, 2013 and Check Run of November 26, 2013 for a Total Amount of $978,730.05
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS: None
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Trustee Lohmeier, Trustee Ritchie, Trustee Aliaga
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Minutes: Video Center Administrative Board of October 16, 2013
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 7:17 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, December 11, 2013

OFFICIAL NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence has their December Board of Review meeting at the Township Hall Office on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 beginning at 12:00 noon. This office is located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive in Clarkston, Michigan.
The December Board of Review will meet to review requests for Hardship Exemption Applications, Assessor Corrections and Disabled Veterans Exemption Affidavits for the current year. They will also review requests for Principal Residence Exemptions for the current year and up to 3 years prior.
Appeals for your 2013 Assessed Value cannot be considered as that value can only be appealed at the March Board of Review.
Sincerely,
Kristen M. Sieloff, MMAO (4)
Independence Township Assessor
248 625-8114

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE BUILDING, PLANNING AND ZONING
JOB POSTING ZONING ORDINANCE OFFICER
The Charter Township of Independence, an equal opportunity employer, is seeking qualified applicants, without regard to race or other protected status, for the position of Zoning Ordinance Officer.
Candidate will be responsible for understanding and enforcing Township ordinances and working closely with community residents, and business owners. Job skills include ability to learn new computer software, a solid understanding of Microsoft office and writing skills. For full job details, visit the Township website, reference the employment tab.
To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit cover letter, resume, and a completed Charter Township of Independence application for employment no later than 4:00 PM on December 9, 2013 to:
HumanResources@Indetwp.com or
Human Resources
Charter Township of Independence 6483 Waldon Center Dr. Clarkston, Michigan 48346
NOTE: Charter Township of Independence applications for employment are available on the Township’s website at www.twp.independence.mi.us or by contacting the Human Resources Office.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Ritchie, Schroeder Absent: Lohmeier
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation, and Seniors Director; Susan Hendricks, Finance Director; Mitch Petterson, Deputy Fire Chief; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Barbara Rollin, Senior Center Coordinator; Steve Ronk, Fire Chief; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: None
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Trustee Schroeder
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: Sashabaw Road Project Update
2. Presentation: Revised 204 Sewer and Water Department Budgets
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Acceptance of UHY Letter of Engagement for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2013
2. Approval of Budget Amendments #11A
3. Approval of 2013 Special Assessment Roll for Placement on the 2013 Winter Tax Statements
4. Approval of Payment Exceeding $5,000 for MDEW Annual Fee
5. Approval of Board of Trustee Regular Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2013
6. Approval of the Check Run of November 12, 2013 for a Total Amount of $152,264.00
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Adoption of 2014 General Appropriations Act Resolution
2. Termination of Agreement with Mutual of Omaha and Acceptance of Proposal from Unum for Disability and Life Insurance Benefits
3. Approval of Promotion of Driver/Engineer to the Rank of Lieutenant
4. Abolishment of Precinct 14 and Relocation of Voters to Existing Precincts
5. Support of the Election Commission’s Adoption of 2014 Precinct Boundary Amendments
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Trustee Aliaga
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Communication: Certificate of Appreciation from Clarkston Community Schools-Police Liaison Program
2. Minutes: Election Commission of July 15, 2013
3. Minutes: Safety Path Advisory Committee of October 16, 2013
4. Minutes: Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) of October 24, 2013
5. Report: Fire Department Monthly Report for September 2013
6. Report: DPW 2013 YTD Monthly Activity Report
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:06 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, November 27, 2013

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOVEMBER 12, 2013
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: David Belcher, Building Department Director; Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director; Susan Hendricks, Finance Director; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst; Richard Carlisle, Carlisle Wortman Associates; Steven Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, PC D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: None
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Supervisor Kittle
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Public Hearing and Approval of contract for conditional Transfer of Property between the Charter Townships of Independence and Springfield Public Comment: Norm Froeschke
2. 2014 Charter Township of Independence Budget
Public Comment: None
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1) Presentation and Adoption of 2014-2016 Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) Budget
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Acceptance of Quote for 2014 Recreation Guides
2. Approval of Budget Adjustments/Amendments:
a. Approval of Budget Amendment #11
b. Approval of Parks Fixed Asset Revenue Budget Adjustment for Spraypark Repair
c. Approval of End of Year 2013 Parks Division Revenue Budget Adjustment
d. Approval of End of Year 2013 Recreation Division Budget Amendment
e. Approval of End of Year 2013 Seniors Division Budget Amendment
3. Approval of Payment of Invoices Exceeding $5,000.00
a. Approval of Payment Exceeding $5,000.00 through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Reimbursement Program
b. Approval of Payment Exceeding $5,000.00 for Senior Center Opryland Christmas Trip
4. Approval of Contract/Agreement Between Older Person’s Commission (OPC) and Charter Township of Independence
5. Approval of Board of Trustee Regular Meeting Minutes of October 15, 2013 and Special Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2013
6. Approval of Payrolls of October 25 and November 8, 2013 and the Check Run of November 7, 2013 for a Total Amount of $1,932,468.80
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the SAW Grant Agreement and Approval of Proposal for Engineering Services for SAW Grant Application Assistance
2. Approval of 2nd Reading of Water Tower Self-Storage Amended PUD
3. Acceptance of Quote for the Purchase of Replacement Vehicles for the Building Department
4. Amendment to Non-Union Employee Benefits
5. Approval of 2013-2014 Thendara I Snow Removal Contract
6. Approval of 2013-2014 Thendara II Snow Removal Contract
7. Approval of Proposal and Payment for BS&A .Net Software Program
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Supervisor Kittle; Trustee Ritchie; Trustee Aliaga; and Trustee Schroeder
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Minutes: Water & Sewer Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee of August 19, 2013
2. Minutes: Water & Sewer Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee of October 7, 2013
3. Minutes: Video Center Administrative Board of September 25, 2013
4. Minutes: Senior Adult Activity Center Advisory Committee of October 9, 2013
5. Minutes: Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) of May 16, 2013
6. Report: Sheriff’s Department Monthly Report for August 2013
7. Report: Fiscal 2013 Actual to Budget for Period Ending September 30, 2013
8. Report: Building Department Monthly Report for October 2013
ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:49 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, November 20, 2013

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 2013-04 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WATER TOWER SELF STORAGE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
An Ordinance to amend the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance for purposes of amending the Water Tower Self Storage Planned Unit Development (a/k/a Top Notch Management Planned Unit Development) to allow outdoor storage of recreational vehicles in certain designated areas of the property for a period of three years.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
The approximately 7.29 acres of property in Section 27 of the Charter Township of Independence known as Parcels 08-27-201-007, 08-27-201-026 and 08-27-201-028 and more particularly described on the attached legal description (the ‘Property?), was previously re-classified under the Township Zoning Ordinance and on the Zoning Map as PUD, Planned Unit Development, subject to and in accordance with an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance adopted on March 21, 2006, as amended on January 16, 2007 (referred to herein as the ‘Water Tower Self Storage PUD Ordinance,? a/k/a the Top Notch Management PUD Ordinance). The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend the Water Tower Self Storage PUD Ordinance to incorporate amendments to the plans and development agreement for the Water Tower Self Storage PUD that have been approved by the Charter Township of Independence.
Section 2 of Ordinance
An amendment to the Water Tower Self Storage PUD Ordinance is granted subject to, and all development and use of the Property shall be under and in conformity with the original Water Tower Self Storage PUD Ordinance, and the PUD documents, plans and other conditions referenced therein and the following amendments to the Water Tower Self Storage Planned Unit Development Site Plans and Development Agreement:
1. The Site Plans, as amended by the ‘Existing Conditions & Outdoor Storage Plan,? dated April 3, 2013, as revised to-date, and only as approved by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees.
2. The Amendment to Development Agreement for the Water Tower Self Storage Planned Unit Development, dated effective on the effective date of this Ordinance.
3. Any and all conditions of approval of the Independence Township Board of Trustees and Planning Commission pertaining to the proposed amendments to the Water Tower Self Storage Planned Unit Development.
4. Recordation with the Oakland County Register of Deeds Office of the above-referenced Amendment to Development Agreement by the owner of the Property prior to commencement of any construction and use of the Property for outdoor storage.
To the extent that there are conflicts or discrepancies between the respective provisions or contents of items (1) through (4), above, between the items listed in the previously adopted Water Tower Self Storage PUD Ordinance and this Ordinance, or between any Township ordinance and any of the provisions or contents of the Water Tower Self Storage PUD Ordinance or this Ordinance, interpretation shall be based upon the more strict regulation of the Property, and interpretation shall be subject to the determination of the Township Board in its reasonable discretion.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Savings. Amended only as specified in this Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, including without limitation the original Water Tower Self Storage PUD Ordinance, shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4 of Ordinance
Severability. If any section, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be declared to be unconstitutional, void, illegal or ineffective by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such section, clause or provision declared to be unconstitutional, void or illegal shall thereby cease to be a part of this Ordinance, but the remainder of this Ordinance shall stand and be in full force and effect.
Section 5 of Ordinance
Effective. The provisions of this Ordinance shall become effective eight (8) days from the date of publication, unless a notice of intent to file a petition requesting submission of this Ordinance to a vote of the Township electors is filed within seven (7) days of publication. If the notice of intent is filed within seven (7) days of publication, the Ordinance shall take effect thirty-one (31) days from the date of publication, unless a petition determined to be adequate by the Township Clerk is filed within thirty (30) days of publication, in which event the Ordinance shall be submitted to a vote of the Township electors, and if approved, the effective date of the Ordinance will be the date that voter approval is determined. A petition requesting submission of this Ordinance to a vote of the Township electors shall be deemed adequate by the Township Clerk if it is signed by a number of registered electors residing in the portion of the Township outside the limits of cities and villages equal to not less than fifteen percent (15%) of the total vote cast for all candidates for governor at the last preceding general election at which a governor was elected.
Section 6 of Ordinance
Enactment. This ordinance is declared to have been enacted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting called and held on November 12, 2013, and a summary of this Ordinance is ordered to be given publication in the manner prescribed by law.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the foregoing ordinance was adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, at a meeting of the Board duly called and held on the twelfth day of November, 2013.
I, the undersigned, the qualified and acting Township Clerk of the Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, do certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of the Ordinance adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting held on the 12th day of November, 2013, the original of which is on file in my office.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Introduced: October 15, 2013
Adopted: November 12, 2013
Published: November 6, 2013
November 20, 2013
Effective: November 29, 2013; if a Notice of Intent to file a petition is not filed within seven (7) days of publication.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
RE: 08-27-201-007 (1.77 Acres)
T4N, R9E, SEC 27 PART OF NE 1/4 BEG AT PT DIST S 01-41-28 E 395 FT & N 87-47-32 E 333 FT & N 85-10-50 E 438.96 FT & S 01-44-50 E 60 FT FROM N 1/4 COR, TH N 87-47-32 E 200 FT, TH S 01-44-50 E 385.42 FT, TH S 87-30-30 W 200 FT, TH N 01-44-50 W 386.11 FT TO BEG 1.77 A J282B-4
RE: 08-27-201-026 (1.61 Acres)
T4N, R9E, SEC 27 PART OF NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 BEG AT PT DIST S 01-41-28 E 395 FT & N 87-47-32 E 333 FT & N 85-10-50 E 438.96 FT & S 01-44-50 E 60 FT & N 87-47-32 E 200 FT FROM N 1/4 COR, TH N 87-47-32 E 162 FT, TH S 52-33-00 E 49.04 FT, TH S 01-44-50 E 273.37 FT, TH S 87-30-30 W 80 FT, TH S 01-44-50 E 80 FT, TH S 87-30-30 W 120 FT, TH N 01-44-50 W 385.42 FT TO BEG 1.61 A
11-8-04 FR -008
RE: 08-27-201-028 (3.91 ACRES)
T4N, R9E, SEC 27 PART OF NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 BEG AT PT DIST S 01-41-28 E 455 FT & N 87-47-32 E 318.87 FT FROM N 1/4 COR, TH N 87-47-32 E 15.78 FT, TH N 85-06-55 E 143.38 FT, TH S 01-51-01 E 373.38 FT, TH S 87-24-17 W 159.99 FT, TH N 01-41-28 W 367.77 FT TO BEG, ALSO BEG AT PT DIST S 01-41-28 E 455 FT & N 87-47-32 E 334.65 FT & N 85-06-55 E 143.38 FT FROM N 1/4 COR, TH N 85-06-55 E 293.31 FT, TH S 01-51-01 E 385.10 FT, TH S 87-24-17 W 292.92 FT, TH N 01-51-01 W 373.38 FT TO BEG 3.91 A
9-25-07 FR -024 & -025

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
November 4, 2013
A. A Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:00 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga,
Ritchie, Schroeder Absent: Lohmeier
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Susan Hendricks, Finance Director; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
G. AGENDA ITEMS AS INDEICATED IN THE MOTION OR CALL OF THE MEETING:
1) Review and Discussion of Water and Sewer Funds; Fiscal 2014-2016 Budgets
H. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
I. ADJOURNMENT: The Special Meeting adjourned at 8:47 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, November 13, 2013

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WATER TOWER SELF STORAGE
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on November 12, 2013, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees will hold a second reading and consider adoption of an amendment to the Township’s Zoning Ordinance for purposes of amending the Water Tower Self Storage Planned Unit Development (a/k/a Top Notch Management Planned Unit Development) situated in Section 27 of the Township. A summary of the ordinance is set forth below. A true copy of the Ordinance can be inspected or obtained at the office of the Township Clerk, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Independence, MI 48346.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE: Description and Purpose. Describes the property involved, the prior PUD approval and amendment, and the purpose of this amendment.
SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE: Grant of Amendment and Conditions. Grants the amendment of the PUD and describes the amended PUD documents and other conditions related to the amendment.
SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE: Savings. Provides that the Township Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect, amended only as specified in this Ordinance.
SECTION 4 OF ORDINANCE: Severability. Provides that if any part of the ordinance is found to be void, that part is severed and the rest of the ordinance remains in place.
SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE: Publication and Effective Date. Requires publication and states that the effective date of this ordinance is 30 days after publication.
SECTION 6 OF ORDINANCE: Enactment. Declares the ordinance enacted and orders publication.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Barbara A. Pallotta, Township Clerk
Published: November 6, 2013

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
2014 BUDGET
A Public Hearing will be held by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees in the Township Hall Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan 48346 beginning at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 for the purpose of presenting and receiving comment on the 2014 Budget.
A copy of the 2014 Budget is available for public viewing at the Independence Township Clerk’s Office, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346 during regular office hours. Comments can be expressed at the Public Hearing or written comments and questions can be directed to the attention of the Township Supervisor at the above address or by email to pkittle@indetwp.com mail to: bpallotta@twp.independence.mi.us no later than 4:00 p.m. on the Monday before the meeting. Questions may also be directed to the Township Clerk by phone at (248) 625-5111. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the Township Clerk (248) 625-5114 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt will be made to make reasonable accommodations.
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence
PUBLISHED: October 23, 2013

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
October 15, 2013
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at the Independence Township Hall
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga,
Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director; Tom McDonald, Captain; Mitch Petterson, Deputy Fire Chief; Ren’e Poole, Fire Department Business Manager; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Steve Ronk, Fire Chief; and Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As amended
E. CLOSED SESSION: None
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Ken Elwert reminded the public about the annual Friendly Forest event scheduled to take place at Clintonwood Park on Saturday, October 19 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS: None
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Authorized Bulk Purchase Exceeding $5,000.00 from Sole Source Provider for R-900 Wall Meter Interface Units
2. Authorized Payment Exceeding $5,000.00 for Maintenance and Repair Services for Chestnut Hills Well #2
3. Approved the 2014 Municipal Credit and Community Credit Contract for FY-2014 for Participation in the SMART Transportation Program
4. Approved Contract for Brady Lodge Roofing Project at Bay Court Park
5. Awarded Bid and Approved Clintonwood Park Spray Park/Camp Building Well Replacement and Spray Park Repair
6. Request to Reclassify Fire Department Lieutenants-REMOVED
7. Adopted the 2014 Annual Permit for Work on State Trunkline Right of Way
8. Minutes: Approval of Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes: Regular Meetings of September 24 as amended and October 1, 2013 and Special Meetings of September 19 and 30, 2013
9. Approve Payroll of October 11, 2013 and the Check Run of October 9, 2013 for a Total Amount of $501,455.91
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
6. Approval of Reclassification of Fire Department Lieutenants
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approved 1st Reading of Water Tower Self Storage Amended PUD
2. Rescission of Motions #2013-05-103-1and #2013-05-103-2 and Adoption of Clinton Oakland Sewage Disposal System Resolution
3. Approval of Request for Engineering Services for SAW Grant Application Assistance and Program Development
4. Award of Bid and Acceptance of Quotes for the Purchase a Fire Department Staff Vehicle and Related Emergency Vehicle Equipment
5. Set Public Hearing Regarding Contract for Conditional Transfer of Property Between Independence and Springfield Townships
6. Approval of Request to Dispose of Fire Department Fixed Asset ? 2000 Pierce Dash
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Trustee Schroeder indicated that fraudulent telephone calls requesting personal information for Medicaid purposes were being made to senior citizen residents
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Minutes: Safety Path Advisory Committee of September 11, 2013
2. Minutes: Senior Adult Activity Center Advisory Committee of September 11, 2013
3. Minutes: Walters Lake Improvement Board of October 2, 2013
4. Report: Building Department Monthly Report for September 2013
5. Report: Fire Department Monthly Report for September 2013
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:22 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, October 23, 2013

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Contract for Conditional Transfer of Property
(Public Act 425 of 1984)
A Public Hearing will be held by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees beginning at 7:00 PM in the Township Hall Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan 48346 on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 for the purpose of receiving comment regarding the Contract for the Conditional Transfer of Property as permitted by Public Act 425 of 1984 between the Charter Township of Independence and the Charter Township of Springfield.
The property that is the subject of the proposed contract is an undeveloped parcel of approximately 15 acres located at the southeast corner of the I-75 expressway and Dixie Highway and is zoned RM’Residential Multiple. P.I. # U-07-24-276-002.
Documents related to the proposed contract may be examined at the Independence Township Clerk’s Office, 6483 Waldon Center Drive – Clarkston, MI 48346 during regular office hours. Comments can be expressed at the Public Hearing or written comments and questions can be directed to the attention of the Township Supervisor at the above address or by email to pkittle@indetwp.com mail to: bpallotta@twp.independence.mi.us no later than 4:00 p.m. on the Monday before the meeting. Questions may also be directed to the Township Clerk by phone at (248) 625-5111.
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence
PUBLISHED: October 23, 2013

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
October 1, 2013
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga,
Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: None
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Carolyn Morrison; Supervisor Kittle
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS: None
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval to Contract with IT Right for Professional
2. Approval of Payroll of September 27, 2013 and the Check Run of September 25, 2013 for a Total Amount of $797,730.48
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval to Award Bid and Approve Brady Lodge Re-Roof Project at Bay Court Park
2. Approval of Pilot Program Authorizing DPW to Replace Transite Pipe
3. Adopted Resolution to Close Roads for November 10, 2013 Marathon Hosted by Clarkston State Bank and High Five Races, LLC
4. Adopted Resolution for Purchasing Tax Sale and Foreclosure Properties
5. Approval to Rescind June 2, 2009 Resolution Establishing Interest Rates on Capital Connection Fee Loan Agreements and Adopt Resolution to Reestablish Rates
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Treasurer Brown; Trustee Lohmeier; Supervisor Kittle;
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Fire Department Monthly Report for August 2013
2. Report: Monthly Actual to Budget Financial Update: August 2013
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, October 16, 2013

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
September 30, 2013
A. A Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 4:02 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga,
Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Mitch Petterson, Deputy Fire chief, Ren’e Poole, Fire Department Business Manager; Kristen Sieloff, Assessor
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Trustee Aliaga
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
G. AGENDA ITEMS AS INDEICATED IN THE MOTION OR CALL OF THE MEETING:
1) PUBLIC HEARING: Truth-in-Taxation Hearing (Kristen Sieloff, Director of Assessing) Rae Luallen, Opposed; Richard Schwarb, Opposed
2) Request to Establish 2013 Millage Rates for Fire Fund and Safety Path 2014 Budgets
H. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Trustee Lohmeier; Treasurer Brown
I. ADJOURNMENT: The Special Meeting adjourned at 4:38 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, October 16, 2013

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
September 24, 2013
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga,
Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder (Arrived: 8:03 PM)
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Susan Hendricks, Finance Director; Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation and Seniors Director; Kristen Sieloff, Director of Assessing, Linda Richardson, DPW Director, Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: None
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rae Luallen announced that the Friends of the Library is holding its 2013 Fall Book Sale on Wednesday, September 25th through Saturday, September 28th.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Establishment an Industrial Development District (IDD) for Magneti Marelli Exhaust Systems of North America; 5600 Bow Pointe Dr
2. Granting of an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate (IFEC) for Magneti Marelli Exhaust Systems of North America; 5600 Bow Pointe Dr.
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentations: 2014 Budgets
a) 2014 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Budget
b) 2014 Safety Path Budge
c) 2014 Human Resources Budget
d) 2014 Cemetery Budget
2. Township Investment Analysis for Quarters Ending March 31 ? June 30, 201
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval to Purchase of Pitney Bowes Postage Machine and Approve Budget Amendment
2. Minutes: Approval of Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes: Regular Meeting of September 10, 2013
3. Approval of Payroll of September 13, 2013 and the Check Run of September 18, 2013 for a Total Amount of $615,011.61
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of 2013 Millage Rates for 2014 Budget
2. Ratification of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Contract
3. Approval to Rescind Motion #2012-09-364-4 and Establish 2013 Halloween Trick-or-Treating Hours
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Treasurer Brown; Trustee Aliaga; Craig Richardson, AFSCME President thanked the Township Board for their display of professionalism during contract negotiations.
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Sheriff’s Department Monthly Report for July 2013
2. Report: Building Department Monthly Report for August 2013
3. Report: Township Investment Analysis for Quarters Ending March 31’June 30, 2013: Relocated under ‘Presentations and Reports?
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 9:34 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, October 2, 2013

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON
INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES
The Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of 0.2471 mills in operating tax millage rate to be levied in 2013.

The hearing will be held on Monday, September 30, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. at Township Hall; 6483 Waldon Center Drive ? Clarkston, Michigan 48346.

The date and location of the meeting to take action on the proposed additional millage will be announced at this public meeting.

If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 2.9134% over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved the operating revenue will decrease by 0.1178% over the preceding year’s operating revenue.

The taxing unit publishing this noticed, and identified below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate.

This notice is published by:

The Charter Township of Independence
6483 Waldon Center Drive
Clarkston, Michigan 48346
(248) 625-5111

PUBLISHED: Wednesday, September 24, 2013
POSTED: Friday, September 13, 2013

If you live in Independence Township, and are interested in your millage rate you should keep this date and time in mind. A publiic hearing has been slated for Sept. 30 at 4 p.m. The Clarkston News, in the printed edition, said the meeting is at 7 p.m. This is wrong!
The meeting starts at 4 p.m. Not 7 p.m. — if you read this, please pass it on.

The official notice is on this website, and here is how it starts:

The Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of 0.2471 mills in operating tax millage rate to be levied in 2013.

The hearing will be held on Monday, September 30, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. at Township Hall; 6483 Waldon Center Drive ? Clarkston, Michigan 48346.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON
INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES
The Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of 0.2471 mills in operating tax millage rate to be levied in 2013.
The hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at Township Hall; 6483 Waldon Center Drive ? Clarkston, Michigan 48346.
The date and location of the meeting to take action on the proposed additional millage will be announced at this public meeting.
If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 2.9134% over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved the operating revenue will decrease by 0.1178% over the preceding year’s operating revenue.
The taxing unit publishing this noticed, and identified below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate.
This notice is published by:
The Charter Township of Independence
6483 Waldon Center Drive
Clarkston, Michigan 48346
(248) 625-5111
PUBLISHED: Wednesday, September 18, 2013
POSTED: Friday, September 13, 2013

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
September 5, 2013
A. A Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at
7:00 PM at the Independence Township Hall
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga,
Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Steven P. Joppich, Johnson Rosati Schultz & Joppich, PC; Peter M. Keenan, Karlstrom Cooney, LLP
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
G. AGENDA ITEMS AS INDICATED IN THE MOTION OR CALL OF THE MEETING:
1. Approval of request to hold a Closed Session for the purpose of discussing privileged attorney-client legal opinion and correspondence from the Township Attorney pursuant to MCL 15.268(h) and MCL 15.243(1)(g).
The meeting RECESSED at 7:02 PM.
The meeting RECONVENED at 8:45 PM.
H. ITEMS NOT INDICATED IN THE MOTION OR CALL OF THE MEETING: None
I. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
J. ADJOURNMENT: The Special Meeting adjourned at 8:46 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, September 18, 2013

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
September 10, 2013
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:00 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga,
Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Susan Hendricks, Finance Director; Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation and Seniors Director; Dave Belcher, Building Department Director; Linda Richardson, DPW Director, Joe Barnhart, Cable Access Program Manager, Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: Approval to enter into Closed Session for the purpose of Union Negotiations as permitted by MCL 15.268(c).
The meeting recessed at 6:02 PM
The meeting reconvened at 7:03 PM
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Supervisor Kittle asked for a moment of silence to commemorate the victims, affected families and first responders lost in the terror attacks 12 years ago on September 11th; it is a moment in our history that has affected all of us.
Additional Announcements: Andrea Schroeder, Patrick Kittle, Ken Elwert
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentations: 2014 Budgets
a. 2014 Parks, Recreation and Seniors
b. 2014 Building Department
c. 2014 Street Lighting and Drainage
d. 2014 Supervisor’s Office
e. 2014 Clerk’s Office and Elections Division
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Invoice Exceeding $5,000.00 for Senior Center Trip
2. Approval to Accept Quote and Approve Purchase of Lawn Mowers for Cemetery
3. Approval to Accept Estimate and Approve Budget Amendment for Fire Department Station #1 Roof Repair
4. Approval to Accept Proposal and Approve Budget Amendment for Fire Department Station #1 Concrete Repair
5. Approval of Budget Amendment for Professional Services for Building Department
6. 6.Approval Payment of Invoice Exceeding $5,000 for Professional Services, Building Department
7. Minutes: Approval of Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes: August 13 and 20, 2013 and Special Meeting of September 5, 2013
8. Approval of Payroll of August 30, 2013 and Check Run of September 4, 2013 for a Total Amount of $1,119,967.17
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Request to Reconsider Motion #2013-08-151 for the Purchase of Six Video Cameras
2. Approval of Request to Purchase Portable Video Production System
3. Approval to Waive Bid Process and Accept Quote for Purchase of Backhoe
4. Postponement of Request to Establish 2013 Mileage Rates for 2014 Budget
5. Approval to Adopt Amendment to Medically Based Burn Permit Restrictions
6. Approval to Amend Special Rules of Procedure for Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees
7. Approval to Schedule Joint Special Meeting with Planning Commission
8. Approval to Reschedule the November 5, 2013 Regular Meeting
9. Approval to Post and Hire Employee for New Finance Position
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Paul Brown, David Lohmeier, Ron Ritchie. Patrick Kittle, Supervisor, noted there will be a Public Hearing on September 24th for the establishment of an Industrial Development District (IDD) and Granting of an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate (IFEC) for Magneti Marelli Holding USA.
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Communication: OMID Pending Litigation
2. Future Agenda Item: Public Hearing for the Establishment of an Industrial Development District (IDD) and Granting of an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate (IFEC) for Magneti Marelli Holding USA
3. Report: Actuarial Valuation Report prepared by Tegrit Group as of December 31, 2011
4. Report: Building Department Monthly Report for July
5. Report: Sheriff’s Department Monthly Report for June
6. Report: Monthly Actual to Budget Financial Update thru July 31, 2013
7. Minutes: Senior Adult Activity Center Advisory Committee of August 14, 2013
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 9:41 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, September 18, 2013

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 7:00 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following cases:
Case #13-020 Luggar, Suzanne & Jeffery, Petitioner
APPLICANT IS REQUESTING ONE VARIANCE FROM THE ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 5, SECTION 5.06.A.4, (TABLE 5.06-2):
1) 2 FOOT HEIGHT VARIANCE
5028 Ridge Trail South, R-IC Suburban Farms Residential
08-02-302-008
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
CLERK’S OFFICE
JOB POSTING FINANCE POSITION
Charter Township of Independence is looking to add a qualified individual to our Finance Department. Primary objective for this position is to support the functions of the Finance Department by performing bookkeeping and other accounting-related transactions. Seeking an Associate’s degree holder with 2 years? experience- equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. To apply, visit the Township’s website at www.indetwp.com or contact Human Resources (248) 625-5111; Ext. 229 for further information.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
August 13, 2013
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at
7:00 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga,
Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Susan Hendricks, Finance Director; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Julie Meredith, Clarkston Independence District Library Director
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As amended
E. CLOSED SESSION: None Scheduled
F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Norbert Froeschke
H. PUBLICE HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: Thank You from the Clinton River Watershed Council
2. Presentation: Financial Report Year Ending December 31, 2012; UHY,
3. Presentations: 2014 Budgets ? REMOVED
a. 2014 Township Hall Budget
b. 2014 Data Processing Budget
c. 2014 Facilities Maintenance Budget (Linda L. Richardson, DPW Director)
4. Presentation: Monthly Actual to Budget Financial Update through June 2013-REMOVED
5. Report: H. Wallace Parker vs. Charter Township of Independence; Final Report
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of 2013 Budget Amendment to Authorize Payment of Invoices Greater than $5,000.00 for the M-15 Sewer Lift Station Project
2. Approval to Accept Proposal for Safety Path Maintenance and Repairs
3. Approval to Accept Quote and Approve Purchase of Video Cameras – REMOVED
4. Minutes: Approval of Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes: July 23, 2013
5. Approval of Payroll of August 2, 2013 and the Check Runs of August 2 & 7, 2013 for a Total Amount of $1,193,496.95
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval to Accept Quote and Approve Purchase of Video Cameras
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Adoption of Resolution to Disband the Independence TV Public Access st for Closed Session: provide further commentssing their request although it does not comply with the ordinance. handled admin
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
O. COMMUNCATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Correspondence: Water Resources Commissioner; Oakland-Macomb Interceptor Drain Drainage District: Pending Litigation
2. Correspondence: Clarkston Area Youth Assistance (CAYA); Letter of Appreciation
3. Correspondence: Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs: Closure of Performance Evaluation PE 11-004
4. Correspondence: Oakland County Economic Development & Community Affairs; Report on Findings Related to the Monitoring of the Township’s U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Program
5. Correspondence: Michigan Liquor Control Commission: Transfer of Ownership of 2013 Class C & SDM Licensed Business: Triple Tap, LLC ? 7046-7048 Gateway Park, Clarkston, MI 48346
6. Report: Fire Department Monthly Report for July 2013
7. Report: Building Department Monthly Report for:
a. April 2013
b. May 2013
c. June 2013
P. ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, August 21, 2013

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 7:00 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following cases:
Case #13-018 Palmer, Steve, Petitioner
APPLICANT IS REQUESTING ONE VARIANCE FROM THE ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 5, SECTION 5.06.A.4, (TABLE 5.06-2):
1) 50 FOOT REAR SETBACK VARIANCE
7605 Bitterbush, R-1R Rural Residential
08-07-300-003
Case #13-019 Clarkston Hotel Group, LLC, Petitioner
APPLICANT IS REQUESTING TWO VARIANCES FROM THE ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 4.16.D, (TABLE 4.16) AND ARTICLE 5, SECTION 5.05.A.2:
2) TO CONSTRUCT 3 STORIES
3) 2 FOOT, 6 INCH HEIGHT VARIANCE FOR THE PARAPET WALLS
NE Corner of Sashabaw Road & I-75
Unit 3 of “Sashabaw Crossings Condominium”, OS-2 Office Service Two
08-22-401-003
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

Independence Township is looking for a full-time Appraiser I. This is an AFSCME Union position with a full benefit package. Pay range is $17.71 – $19.68 an hour. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to measuring and collecting data on real property structures, data entry, preparing MI tax tribunal small claims appeals, and receiving and processing warranty deeds. High school diploma or equivalent, proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel, State Tax Commission MCAT certification or greater, knowledge of equalizer software, apex medina, and geographic information system required. Qualified candidates should submit cover letter, resume, and a completed application for employment no later than August 28 to HumanResources@Indetwp.com or to Charter Township of Independence, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346. Applications and full job description available at www.twp.independence.mi.us.
Lorra Smith
Human Resources

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
VIDEO CENTER
JOB POSTING
VIDEO PRODUCER
Salary and Benefits:
1. Salary Range: $40,000 – $45,000
2. This is a full-time, non-union, salaried position offers a comprehensive benefits package
The Charter Township of Independence, an equal opportunity employer, is seeking qualified applicants, without regard to race or other protected status, for the position of Video Producer.
Position Description Summary:
This position’s primary function is to create video content for playback on the local community television channels. The Video Producer is responsible for researching topics, conducting interviews, writing scripts, and operating video production equipment.
Essential Functions of the Position:
1 Create video content for playback on the local community television channels.
2 Responsible for researching topics.
3 Conduct interviews.
4 Operate video production equipment; cameras, audio mixers, video switchers, editing systems, and lighting.
5 Recruitment, supervision, and training of staff and volunteers.
6 Proper maintenance of video production equipment.
7 Write and proofread scripts.
8 Copy editing.
9 Direct video productions.
10 Teach classes on use of video equipment.
11 Assist as crew member for video productions.
12 Other duties as assigned.
13 The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Video Production or related field and 1-2 years? experience in video production required. 3 years in television production and/or operations preferred.
Selection Guidelines:
1. Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference check, job related tests may be required.
2. Must comply with Clarkston Community School District policies.
To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit cover letter, resume, and a completed Charter Township of Independence application for employment no later than
5:00 PM on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 to:
pkittle@indetwp.com
or
Patrick Kittle, Township Supervisor
Charter Township of Independence
6483 Waldon Center Dr.
Clarkston, Michigan 48346
NOTE: Charter Township of Independence applications for employment are available on the Township’s website at www.indetwp.com.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
July 23, 2013
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:10 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Senator Jim Marleau, 12th District; Gary Dovre, Johnson Rosati Schultz & Joppich PC
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: None Scheduled
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Trustee Schroeder indicated that Neiman’s Family Market held its grand opening ceremony.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Norbert Froeschke, Deer Lake; Ken Gill, Deer Lake
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Special Presentation by Senator Jim Marleau, 12th District recognizing Clerk Barbara A. Pallotta, as the recipient of the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerk’s 2013 Township Clerk of the Year award.
2. Report: Update on Cooperative Video Production Intergovernmental Agreement and Lease Agreement between Clarkston Schools and the Charter Township of Independence
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of DTE Second and Third Stage License Agreement
2. Approval of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes: June 18, 2013 as amended and July 9, 2013
3. Approval of Payroll of July 19, 2013 and Accounts Payable Check Run of July 17, 2013 for a Total Amount of $618,305.22
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of 2nd Reading to Amend and Adopt the Amendment to Chapter 30, ‘Offenses Against Public Safety?, Section 30-159, ‘Fireworks?
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Trustee Schroeder asked that the public be aware of deer when driving; Treasurer Brown reported that he will be accepting applications to fill a resident member vacancy on the Walters Lake Improvement Board; Clerk Pallotta informed the Township Board that the auditors will present the 2012 Audit at the Township Board’s August 13th regular board meeting; Supervisor Kittle indicated that the concept of entering into a 425 Agreement with Springfield Township is still being reviewed; a gas station ? Tim Horton’s combination is being proposed for the closed gas station at M-15/Dixie Hwy; a Comfort Inn is being proposed for I-75/Sashabaw; the Pines of Clarkston on Dixie Hwy has broken ground for a second building; Magnetti-Marelli facility on Bow Pointe is moving forward and are predicting there will 83 jobs by the end of the year; the Building and Sheriff’s Departments are monitoring sound levels and regularly taking measurements for DTE.
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Minutes: Senior Adult Activity Center Advisory Committee of June 12, 2013
2. Report: Minutes: Election Commission of April 29, 2013
3. Report: Fire Department Monthly Report for June 2013
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:07 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, July 31, 2013

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That at its Regular Meeting on July 23, 2013, The Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a Second Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Certain Provisions of the Independence Charter Township Code, as follows:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
ORDINANCE NO. 2013-03
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE INDEPENDENCE CHARTER TOWNSHIP CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 30, ‘OFFENSES,? ARTICLE VI, ‘OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC SAFETY,? SECTION 30-159, ‘FIREWORKS,? IN ORDER TO INCORPORATE REGULATIONS OF THE TIMES DURING WHICH CONSUMER FIREWORKS MAY BE DISCHARGED ON THE DAYS OF, BEFORE, AND AFTER SPECIFIED NATIONAL HOLIDAYS.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
Section 1 of Ordinance. Ordinance Amendment.
Chapter 30, ‘Offenses,? Article VI, ‘Offenses Against Public Safety,? Section 30-159, ‘Fireworks,? of the Independence Charter Township Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 30-159. Fireworks.
a) Definitions.
As used in this Section, the following words and phrases have the meanings set forth herein:
Act means the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act, Public Act No. 256 of 2011, MCL 28.451 et seq., as amended.
APA standard 87-1 means 2001 APA standard 87-1, standard for construction and approval for transportation of fireworks, novelties, and theatrical pyrotechnics, published by the American pyrotechnics association of Bethesda, Maryland.
Articles pyrotechnic means pyrotechnic devices for professional use that are similar to consumer fireworks in chemical composition and construction but not intended for consumer use, that meet the weight limits for consumer fireworks but are not labeled as such, and that are classified as UN0431 or UN0432 under 49 CFR 172.101.
Consumer fireworks means fireworks devices that are designed to produce visible effects by combustion, that are required to comply with the construction, chemical composition, and labeling regulations promulgated by the United States consumer product safety commission under 16 CFR parts 1500 and 1507, and that are listed in APA standard 87-1, 3.1.2, 3.1.3, or 3.5. Consumer fireworks does not include low-impact fireworks.
Display fireworks means large fireworks devices that are explosive materials intended for use in fireworks displays and designed to produce visible or audible effects by combustion, deflagration, or detonation, as provided in 27 CFR 555.11, 49 CFR 172, and APA standard 87-1, 4.1.
Firework or fireworks means any composition or device, except for a starting pistol, a flare gun, or a flare, designed for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, deflagration, or detonation. Fireworks consist of consumer fireworks low-impact fireworks, articles pyrotechnic, display fireworks, and special effects.
Low-impact fireworks means ground and handheld sparkling devices as that phrase is defined under APA standard 87-1, 3.1, 3.1.1.1 to 3.1.1.8, and 3.5.
National holiday means New Year’s Day (January 1); Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr (third Monday in January); Washington’s Birthday (third Monday in February); Memorial Day (last Monday in May); Independence Day (July 4); Labor Day (first Monday in September); Columbus Day (second Monday in October); Veterans Day (November 11); Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November); and Christmas Day (December 25).
Novelties means that term as defined under APA standard 87-1, 3.2, 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.3, 3.2.4, and 3.2.5 and all of the following:
(i) Toy plastic or paper caps for toy pistols in sheets, strips, rolls, or individual caps containing not more than .25 of a grain of explosive content per cap, in packages labeled to indicate the maximum explosive content per cap.
(ii) Toy pistols, toy cannons, toy canes, toy trick noisemakers, and toy guns in which toy caps as described in subparagraph (i) are used, that are constructed so that the hand cannot come in contact with the cap when in place for the explosion, and that are not designed to break apart or be separated so as to form a missile by the explosion.
(iii) Flitter sparklers in paper tubes not exceeding 1/8 inch in diameter.
(iv) Toy snakes not containing mercury, if packed in cardboard boxes with not more than 12 pieces per box for retail sale and if the manufacturer’s name and the quantity contained in each box are printed on the box; and toy smoke devices.
Special Effects means a combination of chemical elements or chemical compounds capable of burning independently of the oxygen of the atmosphere and designed and intended to produce an audible, visual, mechanical, or thermal effect as an integral part of a motion picture, radio, television, theatrical, or opera production or live entertainment.
b) General prohibitions; exception.
No person shall ignite, discharge, or use fireworks within the Township at any time, except that:
1) Fireworks may be discharged in strict compliance with any permit issued by the Township in accordance with the Act;
2) Consumer fireworks may be discharged between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight only on the day before, the day of, and the day after a National holiday, except on new year’s day when consumer fireworks may also be discharged between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 1:00 a.m.; and
3) This subsection b) shall not apply to low impact fireworks.
c) Additional prohibitions.
1) Consumer fireworks shall not be ignited, discharged, or used on public property (including without limitation public parks, streets, and rights-of-way), school property, church property, or the private property of another, without the express written permission from the person or entity legally in possession and control of that property to undertake such action.
2) Consumer fireworks shall not be ignited, discharged, or used by a person under the
influence of alcoholic liquor or a controlled substance or a combination of both.
3) Low impact fireworks shall not be ignited, discharged, or used by a person under the influence of alcoholic liquor or a controlled substance or a combination of both.
d) Novelties not regulated.
This Section does not apply to novelties.
e) Civil infraction; penalties; seizure of fireworks and payment of costs.
A violation of this article shall constitute a municipal civil infraction, subject to the relief provided under Section 1-9, and in addition to the fines set forth under said Section 1-9, if an enforcing official determines that a violation of this Section has occurred, the official may seize the fireworks as evidence of such violation and payment of all costs incurred by the Township or law enforcement personnel under the Act or this Section in securing, seizing, storing, and disposing of fireworks that are in violation of the Act or this Section shall be the responsibility of all persons found guilty, responsible, or liable for the violation. In recognition that the actual costs incurred by the Township and/or law enforcement personnel will include having the personnel, equipment, and facilities necessary to store fireworks in compliance with the Act and other laws and regulations, costs to be paid shall be determined in accordance with rates and methods established by resolution of the Township Board of Trustees.
Section 2 of Ordinance. Repealer.
All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or sections of the Charter Township of Independence Code of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are repealed only to the extent necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect.
Section 3 of Ordinance. Severability.
Should any section, subdivision, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance be declared by the courts to be invalid, the validity of the Ordinance as a whole, or in part, shall not be affected other than the part invalidated.
Section 4 of Ordinance. Savings.
All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this Ordinance takes effect, are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they were commenced.
Section 5 of Ordinance. Effective Date.
This ordinance shall be effective upon publication in the manner prescribed by law.
Section 6 of Ordinance. Enactment.
This Ordinance is declared to have been enacted by the Township Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting called and held on the 23rd day of July, 2013, and ordered to be given publication in the manner prescribed by law.
Ayes: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Nays: None
Abstentions: None
Absent: None
STATE OF MICHIGAN )
) ss.
COUNTY OF OAKLAND )
I, the undersigned, the qualified and acting Township Clerk of the Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, do certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of the Ordinance adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting held on the 23rd day of July, 2013, the original of which is on file in my office.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Introduced: July 9, 2013
Adopted: July 23, 2013
Published: July 17, 2013
July 31, 2013
Effective: July 31, 2013

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST FOR THE LAKE ORION COMMUNITY SCHOOLS SPECIAL ELECTION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2013
Notice is hereby given that the Charter Township of Independence will conduct a Public Accuracy Test of the computer equipment to be used for the tabulation of absentee and precinct ballots for the Lake Orion Community Schools Special Election to be held Tuesday, August 6, 2013.
The test will take place at 10:00 am, Thursday, August 1, 2013 in the Township Hall Board Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr. ? Clarkston, Michigan 48346.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Clerk
PUBLISHED & POSTED: Wednesday, July 24, 2013

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday August 8, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2013-005
Applicant: Nicholas Associates, LLC
REQUESTS SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL Drive-Through Restaurant
Section 4.21(C)(1) of the Zoning Ordinance
Special Land Use Request: Drive Through
Parcel Identification Number: 08-29-328-008, 08-29-328-009
Common Description: Northwest Corner of Dixie Highway & M-15
6756 Dixie Highway
1.29 Acres
MS Motor Vehicle Service Station Zoning District
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday August 8, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2013-006
Applicant: Clarkston Hotel Group, LLC
REQUESTS SPECIAL, LAND USE APPROVAL Hotel & Sit-Down Restaurant
Section 4.16(C)(1) of the Zoning Ordinance
Section 4.16(C)(4) of the Zoning Ordinance
Special Land Use Request: Hotel & Sit Down Restaurant
Parcel Identification Number: 08-22-401-003
Common Description: Northeast Corner of Sashabaw Road & I-75
Unit 3 of “Sashabaw Crossings Condominium”
2.97 Acres
OS-2 Office Service Two Zoning District
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2013
IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
To the Qualified Electors:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Election will be held in the:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
County of Oakland, State of Michigan
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2013
The polls will be open at 7 o’clock a.m. and will remain open until 8 o’clock p.m.
ALL POLLING PLACES ARE HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
BRAILLE AND AUDIO VERSIONS OF VOTING INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE
At the polling place listed below:
PRECINCT # POLLING LOCATION
1 St. Trinity Lutheran Church ?
7925 Sashabaw Rd.
Absent voter ballots may be obtained from:
Township Clerk
6483 Waldon Center Dr.
Clarkston, Michigan 48346
The Tuesday, August 6, 2013 Special Election will be conducted in Precinct 1, St. Trinity Lutheran Church of the Charter Township of Independence for the purpose of voting on the following proposals:
LAKE ORIONCOMMUNITY SCHOOLS
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BOND PROPOSITION A
Shall the Lake Orion Community Schools, County of Oakland, State of Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Twenty-Eight Million Six Hundred Ninety Thousand and 00/100($28,690,000) Dollars and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, in one or more series, for the purpose of paying for the cost of the following projects:-Acquiring and installing technology equipment and technology infrastructure in school buildings and other facilities;-Remodeling, equipping, re-equipping, furnishing and re-furnishing school buildings and other facilities to enhance security and for other purposes; and-Preparing, developing and improving sites at school buildings, athletic fields and other facilities? The maximum number of years the bonds may be outstanding, exclusive of refunding, is not more than twenty (20) years; the estimated millage that will be levied to pay the proposed bonds in the first year is 0.70 mills (which is equal to $0.70 per $1,000 of taxable value); and the estimated simple average annual millage that will be required to retire the bonds over twenty (20) years is 1.15 mills annually ($1.15 per $1,000 of taxable value).
(Pursuant to State law, expenditure of bond proceeds must be audited, and the proceeds cannot be used for teacher, administrator or employee salaries, repair or maintenance costs or other operating expenses.)
YES:
NO:
LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
LAKE ORION COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BONDPROPOSITION B
Shall the Lake Orion Community Schools, County of Oakland, State of Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Four Million Five Hundred Forty Thousand and 00/100 ($4,540,000)Dollars and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, in one or more series, for the purpose of paying for the cost of the following enhancement projects:-Acquiring and installing technology equipment and technology infrastructure in school buildings and other facilities;-Remodeling, equipping, re-equipping ,furnishing and re-furnishing school buildings, athletic facilities, athletic fields and other facilities;-Erecting a multi-purpose team room at the High School athletic field; and-Preparing, developing and improving sites at school buildings, athletic fields and other facilities? The maximum number of years the bonds may be outstanding, exclusive of refunding, is not more than twenty (20) years; the estimated millage that will be levied to pay the proposed bonds in the first year is 0.12 mills (which is equal to$0.12 per $1,000 of taxable value); and the estimated simple average annual millage that will be required to retire the bonds over twenty (20) years is 0.18 mills annually ($0.18 per $1,000 of taxable value).
(Pursuant to State law, expenditure of bond proceeds must be audited, and the proceeds cannot be used for teacher, administrator or employee salaries, repair or maintenance costs or other operating expenses.)
YES:
NO:
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
PUBLISHED & POSTED: Wednesday, July 24, 2013

OFFICIAL NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence July Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall Office on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 9:00 am. This office is located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346. The purpose of this meeting is to review Hardship Exemption Applications (by appointment), Principal Residence Exemptions not timely filed and Assessor Corrections. Appeals for your Assessed Value can only go to the March Board of Review.
Sincerely,
Kristen Sieloff, MMAO (4)
Independence Township Assessor
248 625-8114

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
June 4, 2013
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga,
Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Ken Elwert, Director of Parks, Recreation and Seniors; Steve Ronk, Fire Chief; Ren’e Poole, Fire Department Business Manager
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: None requested
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Trustee Lohmeier announced that the Independence Day Parade event is approaching and requested that organizations wishing to participate in the activities contact him directly.
Tom Stone announced that the Senior enter is hosting the annual veterans? event and luncheon on the Fourth of July at Clintonwood Park and veterans should contact Barb Rollin at the Senior Center to obtain their VIP pass.
Supervisor Kittle provided an update on the docking issues at Deer Lake and noted that a court date has been set for July 17th.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Received from: Rob Namowicz related to Deer Lake issue; Rae Luallen related to potential traffic light at Pine Knob and Sashabaw Roads; and Ron Wagner related to Deer Lake issue.
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: Clarkston Area Optimist Club ? Donation to Parks, Recreation & Seniors Department
2. Presentation: Review of 2014 Fire Department Budget
3. Report: Township Hall Improvements
4. Report: Building Department Organization
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Emergency Purchase of a Video Recording System and Control Surface for the Township Board Meeting Room
2. Award of Bid for the Sashabaw and Flemings Lake Road Traffic Signal Tri-Party Project
3. Approval of Letter of Understanding with Orion Township and Budget Amendment for the Maybee Road Safety Path Extension
4. Acceptance of Optimist Club Donation to Parks, Recreation & Seniors Department for Deer Lake Beach and Approval of Related Budget Amendment
5. Approval of Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes: May 14, & 21, 2013 and Special Meeting Minutes: May 13, 2013
6. Approval Payroll of May 24, 2013 and Accounts Payable Check Run of May29, 2013 for a Total Amount of $755,824.02
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Oil and Gas Lease from Jordan Development Company, LLC
2. Confirmation of the Location of the Senior Adult Activity Center Expansion
3. Adoption of the Michigan Townships Association Resolution: Principles of Governance
4. Approval to Reschedule the August 6, 2013 Regular Township Board Meeting
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS:
Supervisor Kittle reported Richard Carlisle of Carlisle / Wortman Associates will provide an update from the Sashabaw Corridor Improvement Authority at the Township Board’s June 18, 2013 Regular Meeting.
Trustee Lohmeier was impressed with Clarkston High School’s 2013 Graduation Ceremony.
Clerk Pallotta recognized Joette Kunse for her many years of service on the Senior Adult Activity Center Advisory Committee.
Trustee Schroeder thanked the community for their donations and continued support of Clarkston High Schools all night party.
Trustee Aliaga reported that Independence Television is open for public use and added that he supports the vision of the Senior Center.
Supervisor Kittle reported that the Township is getting close to finalizing an operational agreement for the integration of Independence Television and Clarkston High School’s media program.
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Minutes: Water and Sewer Ad Hoc Advisory Committee of April 11, 2013
2. Report: Minutes: Sashabaw Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) of April 18, 2013
3. Communication: MLCC Transfer of Class C Liquor License ? Clarkston Courts, LLC
4. Communication: Letter of Resignation from Senior Adult Activity Center Advisory Committee Received from Joette Kunse
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:41 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, June 19, 2013

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
May 21, 2013
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga,
Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: None requested
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Trustee Schroeder announced that the Annual Senior Picnic held at Clintonwood Park was a success.
Supervisor Kittle recognized recipients of the 28th Annual Community Awards.
Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst commented on the Road Chloriding Program.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: Review of 2014 Water and Sewer Budgets
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Approval to Refurbish a 1989 GMC Sterling White Sewer Jet
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Adoption of Resolution: 2013 West Nile Virus ? Mosquito Borne Disease Reimbursement Program
2. Approval Check Run of May 15, 2013 for a Total Amount of $206,413.78.
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval to Purchase Vaughan Chopper Pump for Ennismore Lift Station
2. Approval to Purchase Back-up Generator for Morningmist Lift Station
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS:
Supervisor Kittle announced that the Township Board will be voting on the Oil and Gas Lease from Jordan Development Company, LLC at their June 4, 2013 Regular Meeting.
Trustee Lohmeier congratulated the Clarkston High School’s graduating seniors and their families.
Treasurer Brown wished Clarkston High School’s tennis team luck as they head to the Midland for the State title a week from Friday.
Trustee Schroeder reminded the public that downtown Clarkston will be especially busy tomorrow due to picture taking at Depot Park for Clarkston High School’s Prom.
Linda Richardson, DPW Director reported that Electronic Recycling on May 17th was highly successful with 189 cars participating.
Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst summarized the Township budget for the period ending April 30, 2013.
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Future Agenda Item: Request to Approve Oil and Gas Lease from Jordan Development Company, LLC ? June 4, 2013 Regular Meeting
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 7:49 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, May 29, 2013

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF
RESOLUTION BY TOWNSHIP BOARD
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT PLEDGING
THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE TOWNSHIP AND NOTICE OF RIGHT OF REFERENDUM
TO ALL ELECTORS AND TAXPAYERS OF THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on May 14, 2013, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence adopted a resolution approving and authorizing the execution and delivery of a contract between the County of Oakland (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the ‘County?) and the City of Auburn Hills, the Charter Township of Independence, the Village of Lake Orion, the Charter Township of Oakland, the Charter Township of Orion, the Charter Township of Oxford, the Village of Oxford, the City of Rochester, the City of Rochester Hills, the Charter Township of Waterford, and the Charter Township of West Bloomfield pursuant to the provisions of Act 342, Public Acts of Michigan, 1939, as amended, relative to the acquisition, construction and financing of improvements and facilities comprising the Clinton-Oakland Sewage Disposal System Perry Street Diversion Project as more specifically set forth in the contract (the ‘Project?).
PURPOSE OF CONTRACT
The contract has for its purpose and provides for (a) the acquisition and construction of the Project at a total estimated cost of $24,399,002; (b) the increase of the estimated cost under certain circumstances; (c) the payment of their respective shares of the cost by the Municipalities to the County in annual installments with interest and expenses; (d) the financing of all or part of the cost by the issuance of County bonds in one or more series in the estimated aggregate amount of $24,399,002 (which amount may be increased under certain circumstances); and (e) the pledge of the full faith and credit of the Municipalities to the payment of their respective shares of the amounts due the County as specified in the Contract that shall be sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE’S
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION
AND SOURCE OF PAYMENT
The bonds to be issued by the County to defray the cost of the acquisition and construction of the Project will bear interest at a rate of not to exceed 7% per annum and will mature serially over a period not exceeding 30 years. The full faith and credit of the Charter Township of Independence have been pledged in the contract for the making of payments to the County in amounts sufficient to pay its share of the principal of and interest on the bonds as the same shall become due and for the payment of bond service charges incurred by the County. The Charter Township of Independence’s share of the principal of and interest on the bonds is 7.86%. Pursuant to its pledge of full faith and credit, the Charter Township of Independence has obligated itself to levy ad valorem taxes on all taxable property in the Charter Township of Independence to the extent necessary (i.e., to the extent other funds are not available for such purpose) to enable it to make such payments to the County. Taxes imposed by the Charter Township of Independence are subject to constitutional, statutory and charter tax limitations.
RIGHT TO PETITION FOR
REFERENDUM ON CONTRACT
This notice is given by order of the Township Board to and for the benefit of the electors and taxpayers residing in the Charter Township of Independence and any other interested persons in order to inform them of their right to petition for a referendum upon the contract. The contract will not become effective until the expiration of 45 days after the publication of this notice. If, within said 45-day period, a petition signed by 10% or 15,000, whichever is the lesser, of the registered electors residing within the Charter Township of Independence is filed with the Township Clerk requesting a referendum upon the contract, the contract will not become effective until approved by a majority of the electors of the Charter Township of Independence qualified to vote and voting thereon at a general or special election.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further information relative to the subject matter of the contract and this notice, including the description and location of the Project, may be secured at the office of the Township Clerk where a copy of the contract is available for examination during normal business hours.
This notice is given pursuant to the provisions of Section 5b of Act 342, Public Acts of Michigan, 1939, as amended.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Charter Township of Independence
PUBLISHED: May 22, 2013

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
May 14, 2013
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7: 00 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga,
Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Tom McDonald, Fire Department Captain; Mitch Petterson, Deputy Fire Chief; Ren’e Poole, Fire Department Business Manager; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Steve Ronk, Fire Chief; Gary Dovre, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, PC; Steven P. Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, PC; Adam Wygant, Supervisor of Permitting and Technical Services of MEDQ’s Office of Oil, Gas & Minerals
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: None requested
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Linda Richardson, DPW Director announced that the following events will take place on Saturday, May 17th: Scraps for Seniors and Senior Craft Show at Clintonwood Park; and Electronic Recycling at DPW.
Jose Aliaga complimented Kelly Hyer and Lisa Christenson for their hard work in organizing the Kids in the Park event that was held on May 11th at Clintwood Park.
Andrea Schroeder announced that the 28th Annual Community Awards Breakfast will be held on Thursday, May 16th at 7:30 am at Clarkston Community Church.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: Review Proposed Oil and Gas Lease from Jordan Development Company, LLC.
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Adoption of Proclamation Recognizing the Month of May as Mental Health Month
2. Approval of Proclamations or 2013 Clarkston Community Award Recipients
3. Approval of Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 2013-2015 Marine Patrol Services Agreement for Deer Lake
4. Approval of Appointments/Reappointments to the Safety Path and Senior Adult Activity Center Advisory Committees
5. Approval of Account Payable Payment in Excess of $5,000.00
6. Approval of Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of April 16, 2013
7. Approval Payroll of April 26 and May 10, 2013; Early Release Checks of May 3 and 10, 2013; and Check Runs of April 19 and 26 and May 7, 2013 for a Total Amount of $2,407,261.55.
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Perry Street Diversion Project and 2013 Clinton-Oakland Sewage Disposal System Contracts
2. Approval to Terminate 1998 Clintonvilla Mobile Home Park Agreement for Water Services
3. Request to Replace or Refurbish 1989 GMC Sterling White Sewer Jet: Postponed to May 21, 2013 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
4. Approval of Disposal of Fixed Asset 1993 Pierce Dash D-8000 Fire Engine
5. Approval of Additional Repair Expenditures Associated with Fire Engine Refurbishment Project
6. Approval to Hire Full-Time Firefighters
7. Approval to Set Salary and Reclassify Deputy Clerk Position
8. Approval to Relocate Precincts 3 and 4 from North Oaks Community Church to Clarkston Community School District’s Administration Building
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Various comments were made by the Township Board Members
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Communication: MLCC-New Resort SDD & SDM Licenses; Alpena Supermarket, Inc.
2. Future Agenda Item: Water Budget
3. Report: Building Department Monthly Report for March 2013
4. Report: Sheriff’s Department Monthly Report for February and March 2013
5. Report: Fire Department Monthly Report for April 2013
6. Report: Minutes: Sashabaw Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) of January 31, 2013
7. Report: Minutes: Election Commission of October 9, 2012
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 9:55 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, May 22, 2013

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
May 13, 2013
A. A Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:00 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: Lohmeier
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Steven P. Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, PC; Peter M. Keenan, Karlstrom Cooney, LLP
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
G. AGENDA ITEMS AS INDICATED IN THE MOTION OR CALL OF THE MEETING:
1. Approval of Request to Enter into Closed Session as permitted by MCL 15.268 (h) and MCL 15.243(1)(g), and MCL 15.268(e): Charter Township of Independence vs. Deer Lake Knolls Association
The meeting RECESSED at 6:03 PM.
The meeting RECONVENED at 7:09 PM
2. Consideration of Draft Consent Judgment: Charter Township of Independence vs. Deer Lake Knolls Association ? No action taken
H. ITEMS NOT INDICATED IN THE MOTION OR CALL OF THE MEETING: None
I. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
J. ADJOURNMENT: The Special Meeting adjourned at 9:02 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, May 22, 2013

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 7:00 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following cases:
Case #13-010 Phend, Nancy, Petitioner
APPLICANT IS REQUESTING TWO VARINACES FROM ARTICLE 5, SECTION 5.06 A.4.(TABLE 5.06-2) OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT DETACHED GARAGE:
1) FRONT YARD PLACEMENT VARIANCE
2) 15? FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE
5891 Rockcroft Blvd., R-1A
Townsend’s Sub Lot 60
08-33-302-018
Case #13-011 Boehm, Mark, Petitioner
APPLICANT IS REQUESTING TWO VARINACES FROM THE ZONING ORDINANCE:
1) TO ENLARAGE EXISTING NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURE (DETACHED GARAGE IS CURRENTLY LESS THAN 10? FEET FROM HOME), ARTICLE 13, SECTION 13.02, B.
2) 14? SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT ATTACHED ACCESSORY BUILDING, ARTICLE 5, SECTION 5.06 A.4.(TABLE 5.06-2)
7520 Pine Knob Rd., 3 Acres, R-1R
08-23-101-001
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday May 23, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Hall Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC # 2013-002
Petitioner: Hexagon General Contractors, Tim Affolder
Project Name: Water Tower Storage
PETITIONER IS REQUESTING TO AMEND FINAL SITE PLAN AND PUD TO ALLOW OUTDOOR STORAGE FOR THREE (3) YEARS
Common Description: Water Tower Storage
6366 Sashabaw Rd
3.38 acres/ PUD zoning
08-27-201-026, 08-27-201-007
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center, Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
April 16, 2013
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga,
Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst; Steven P. Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, PC
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: None requested
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Supervisor Patrick J. Kittle; Trustee Jose Aliaga
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: George Haywood
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: 2013-2022 Capital Improvement Plan
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Resolution for Removal and Nest/Egg Destruction of Mute Swans
2. Approval of Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes of April 2, 2013
3. Approval Payroll of April 12, 2013 and the Check Run of April 10, 2013 for a Total Amount of $705,266.92
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Request to Approve Perry Street Diversion Project and 2013 Clinton-Oakland Sewage Disposal System Contracts ? No Action Taken
2. Approval to Award Bid and Approve Letter of Engagement for Water and Sewer Rate Study
3. Approval to Fund the 2013 Capital Improvement Plan
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Various comments were made by the Township Board Members
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Minutes: Safety Path Advisory Committee of March 13, 2013
2. Report: Minutes: Senior Adult Activity Center Advisory Committee of March 13, 2013
3. Report: Minutes: Parks, Recreation & Seniors Advisory Committee of January 17, 2013
4. Report: Monthly Actual to Budget Financial Update ? March 2013
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 7:55 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, April 24, 2013

PUBLIC NOTICE
Consumer Confidence Report with 2012 Water Quality Results was mailed April 1, 2013 to all water customers. If you do not receive your copy, you can pick one up at the Department of Public Works, 6050 Flemings Lake Road. Normal business hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. The report can also be viewed on the township website www.twp.independence.mi.us.
Barb Pallotta, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP
OF INDEPENDENCE
April 2, 2013
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:02 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: David Belcher, Building Official; Steven Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, PC
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: None requested
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
General consensus of Board Members present to address Presentation item I-1 after Presentation item I-2.
2. Presentation: Clinton-Oakland Sewage Disposal System (COSDS) Project Cost Allocation Collaboration
1. Presentation: Review of Proposed Contract Received from Jordan Development Company, LLC for Oil/Gas Drilling on Township Properties
3. Township’s 4th Quarter Investment Report
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of 2013 Road Chloriding Program
2. Approval of GASB 45 Actuarial Services Agreement
3. Approval of Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes: March 19, 2013
4. Approval of Payroll in the Amount of $204,083.42 and Accounts Payable Check Run in the Amount of $356,456.13 and for a Total Amount of $560,539.55
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
The meeting recessed at 8:59 PM
The meeting reconvened at 9:06
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
Approval to suspend rules of procedure and address Regular Business item M-4 before Regular Business item M-1.
4. Approval to Create a Special Tax Abatement District for 5600 Bow Pointe Dr.
1. Approval to Adjust Fee Schedule for Contractual Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Inspections
2. Adoption of New Township Investment Policy
3. Award Bid and Approval of Contract for Human Resources and Payroll Services
5. Approval to Purchase Copiers and Sign Service Contracts
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Trustee Schroeder discussed agenda items having a budget impact on the General Fund balance.
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Building Department Monthly Report for February 2013
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:11PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, April 10, 2013

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
March 19, 2013
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Barbara Rollin, Senior Center Coordinator
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As amended
E. CLOSED SESSION: None requested
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Trustee Schroeder announced Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the Mind and Body Expo on March 20, 2012 at Deer Lake Athletic Club; Trustee Aliaga announced that the cable television station is involved with the Chamber of Commerce and is providing additional programming and free lessons on camera usage; Carolyn Morrison announced that the seniors are coordinating their Scraps for Seniors program with DPW on May 18th at Clintonwood Park; Linda Richardson added that Electronics Recycling Day will also be on May 18th; Rae Luallen announced that the Conservatives Club will meet on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM at Red Knapps.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: Friends of the Senior Adult Activity Center: Carolyn Morrison; Joe Figa
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Award of Bid for 2013 Baseball Program Shirt Purchase
2. Award of Bid and Approval of Fireworks Contract with Zambelli Fireworks (Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director)
3. Award Bid for 2013 Portable Toilet Services
4. Repurpose Utility Vehicle in the Parks Division
5. Approval of Budget Amendment #3 as Amended
6. Approval of Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes: March 5, 2013
7. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the Amount of $722,576.03 and Payroll in the Amount of $256,325.98 for a Total Amount of $978,902.01
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Award of Bid for the Purchase of Replacement Vehicles for Water and Sewer
2. Approval of Contract with VolunteerEnergy Services, Inc. for the Recovery of Natural Gas Costs
3. Award of Bid for the Purchase of Replacement Mower for Cemetery-Removed
4. Approval to Adjust Fee Schedule for Contractual Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Inspections-Removed
5. Adoption of Resolution in Support of McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development in the Charter Township of Independence
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board Members discussed various topics
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Monthly Actual to Budget Financial Update ? February, 2013
2. Report: State of Michigan Transfer of Class C Liquor License for Sagano of Clarkston
3. Report: Minutes Senior Adult Activity Center Advisory Committee-February 14, 2013
4. Report: Minutes Safety Path Advisory Committee-February 13, 2013
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, April 10, 2013

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, 7:00 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following cases:
Case #13-005 Kroger Co., Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE 8, SECTION 8.12 C.4. OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW 30 DAY EXTENSION OF OUTDOOR SEASONAL SALES (TOTAL OF 60 DAYS, MAY 1? JULY 1, 2013)
5990 Sashabaw Rd., C-2
Regency Independence Center,
Condominium Unit 1
Kroger Co.
08-27-400-032
Case #13-006 Escalante-Hernandez, Jesus, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 20? FROM ARTICLE 4, SECTION 4.06 D. (TABLE 4.06 ? R-1A) OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT NEW HOME
Vacant parcel on Rattek Rd., R-1A
Supervisor’s Plat No 4 N 130 Ft of Lot 6
08-35-452-017
Case #13-007 Nardone, Terry, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS MULTIPLE VARIANCES FROM ARTICLE 5, SECTION 5.06 4. (TABLE 5.06-2) OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT DETACHED GARAGE ON NONCONFORMING LOT OF RECORD:
1) FRONT YARD PLACEMENT VARIANCE
2) 22? FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE
3) 2? HEIGHT VARIANCE
4257 Meyers Rd., R-1A
Kleinsteuber Sub of Outlot A,
Lake Oakland Hills, Lot 37
08-34-479-003
Case #13-008 Eblenkamp, Diana, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 2? FROM ARTICLE 13, SECTION 13.05 B. OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT NEW HOME ON NONCONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
4824 Clinton, R-1A
Oakland Ridge Sub Lot 34
08-34-405-017
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
March 5, 2013
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga,
Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: David Belcher, Building Director; Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director; Richard Carlisle, Carlisle/Wortman Associates, Inc.; and Steven Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, PC
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As amended
E. CLOSED SESSION: None requested
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Trustee Schroeder announced that the Optimist Club is hosting their annual Murder Mystery fundraiser on Saturday, March 9th.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: James Reed commented on a conservancy workshop about fracking which was hosted by Jim Nash, Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner. He also requested that DPW fill the potholes in the Library’s parking lot.
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Discussion and Public Input Related to Chapter 20; Article III ? Open Burning of the Charter Township of Independence Code of Ordinances
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Award of Bid and Approval of Commercial Service Agreement for Fertilizing Services for Clintonwood Park Grounds
2. Approval of Board of Trustee Regular Meeting Minutes of February 19, 2013 as corrected
3. Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Check Run for a Total Amount of $330,329.59
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
Trustee Schroeder was recused from participating in discussion and voting on Agenda Item M-1 due a direct conflict of interest related to her homeownership and her position as the president of the Eagle Ridge Homeowner’s Association.
1. Approval of First Reading to Permit Amendment to the Concept Development Plan for Eagle Ridge at Morgan Lake Planned Residential Development (PRD)
2. Request to Adjust Fee Schedule for Contractual Building Department Inspectors and Budget Amendment #3, and Approval of Independent Contractor Arrangements to Perform Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Inspections – REMOVED
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Sheriff’s Department Monthly Report for January 2013
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:01 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, March 13, 2013

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
TOWNSHIP CLERK’S OFFICE
JOB POSTING
DEPUTY CLERK Salary and Benefits:
? Salary Range: $42,000 – $50,000
? This appointed full-time, non-union, salaried position offers a comprehensive benefits package
The Charter Township of Independence, an equal opportunity employer, is seeking qualified applicants, without regard to race or other protected status, for the position of Deputy Clerk.
Under the direction of the Township Clerk, the Deputy Clerk provides administrative support functions through supervision of support staff for the Clerk’s office, performs a variety of clerical functions, acts as the Clerk’s official designee and serves as the centralizing source of information for the Clerk’s office. The Deputy Clerk maintains confidentiality of sensitive official Township business and personal information, performs a variety of responsible administrative duties involving substantial public contact and requires a specialized knowledge of records retention, voter registration; the administration of elections, and other Clerk’s Office functions. In the absence of the Township Clerk, the Deputy Clerk assumes the responsibilities and authority of the Clerk.
The Deputy Clerk will be responsible for maintaining official Township Records; receiving and reviewing application materials for various Township licenses and permits; respond to citizen inquiries; prepare various reports and correspondence; oversight of preparation of Township Board minutes and assist in preparations for elections, including registering voters and maintaining equipment and files. The Deputy Clerk shall maintain his/her notary certification and perform related duties as assigned by the Township Clerk.
Minimum Qualifications:
? Graduation from high school supplemented by an Associate degree or substantial college-level coursework in public administration, business, communications or a related field or an equivalent level of training and experience.
? A minimum of 3-5 years of progressively administrative office experience involving supervisory experience and substantial public contact, preferably in a municipal setting.
? Possession of excellent written and oral communication skills and well developed skills in utilizing computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Adobe Professional is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
? Prior work experience in a municipal setting and knowledge of BS&A software systems.
? Additional training and/or certifications in the administration of elections, records retention, The Open Meetings Act, The Freedom of Information Act, and/or other related topics.
? Certified Municipal Clerk accreditation is highly desirable and preferred.
? Basic knowledge of Michigan Election Law and experience with the Qualified Voter File (QVF).
? Basic knowledge of the structure of municipal government and the functions of various departments.
? Basic knowledge of the Code of Ordinances, related ordinances, and the policies, procedures, regulations and laws governing municipal government.
? Ability to work effectively under stress and changes in work priorities.
? Experience in dealing professionally with people of all economic, social and ethnically diverse backgrounds.
Selection Guidelines:
? Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference check, job related tests may be required.
? The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit cover letter, resume, and a completed Charter Township of Independence application for employment no later than
5:00 PM on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 to:
bpallotta@indetwp.com
or
Barbara A. Pallotta, Township Clerk
Charter Township of Independence
6483 Waldon Center Dr.
Clarkston, Michigan 48346
NOTE: Charter Township of Independence applications for employment are available on the Township’s website at www.twp.independence.mi.us or by contacting the Township Clerk’s office.
Published: February 20 & March 6, 2013

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
February 19, 2013
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: Kittle
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: David Belcher, Building Director; Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director; Lt. Dirk Feneley, Oakland County Sheriff’s Sub-Station; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Steve Ronk, Fire Chief; Mitch Petterson, Deputy Fire Chief; Gary Sharp, Deputy Fire Chief; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst; and Richard Carlisle, Carlisle / Wortman, Assoc.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: None requested
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Barbara Pallotta, Clerk announced that Clarkston Area Youth Assistance is holding the following events: Annual Benefit Play at Clarkston’s Village Players on May 2, 2013; Annual Bowl-A-Thon on February 24, 2013; and Annual Golf Outing at Fountains on June 14, 2013.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS: None
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Request to Accept Quote for Laboratory Services for Unregulated Contaminants Monitoring Regulation 3 (UCMR3)-Removed by Trustee Aliaga
2. Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with Oakland County for Over-the-Counter Payments
3. Approval for Recognition as a Nonprofit Organization Status Received from Brenda Savage of Birth Choice ? Pregnancy Resource Center
4. Approval of Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes: January 29, 2013 and February 5, 2013
5. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run and Payroll for a Total Amount of $1,172,911.05
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Acceptance of Quote for Laboratory Services for Unregulated Contaminants Monitoring Regulation 3 (UCMR3)
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Second Reading and Adoption of Comprehensive Zoning Amendment to Chapter 50 ‘Zoning? of the Code of Ordinances
2. Approval to Reinstate One (1) Afternoon Shift Patrol Officer Position
3. Approval to Extend Premises License Agreement with Hydaker-Wheatlake
4. Approval to Transfer AFSCME Laborer Position and Reassign Employee
5. Approval of Contract for Professional Custodial Services for Township H all
6. Approval to Allocate Funds for Parks, Recreation & Seniors 2013 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
7. Request to Reinstate Full-Time AFSCME Laborer Position for the Parks Division
8. Approval of Promotions and Reclassification of Fire Department Personnel
9. Approval to Reconsider Motion #2012-12-497 Request to Elevate Part-Time Office Assistant Position to Administrative Assistant for the Supervisor’s Office
10. Approval of Appointment of Planning Commission Representative to the Zoning Board of Appeals
11. Approval to Create a Water & Sewer Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee and Appointment of Members
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Communication: Resolution from the City of Farmington Hills; Supporting a Better System for Mental Health Services
2. Report: Building Department Monthly Report for January 2013
3. Report: Sheriff’s Department Monthly Report for December 2012
4. Report: 2013 January Incident Summary-Fire Department
5. Report: 2012 Corridor Improvement Authority Annual Report
6. Report: Independence Television Update for February 2013
7. Report: January 2013-Financial Update
8. Report: Minutes Corridor Improvement Authority-October 4, 2012
9. Report: Minutes Clarkston Area Youth Assistance-January 8, 2013
10. Report: Minutes Senior Adult Activity Center Advisory Committee-January 9, 2013
11. Report: Minutes Safety Path Advisory Committee-January 9, 2013
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:26 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, February 27, 2013

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That at its Regular meeting on February 19, 2013, The Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Certain Provisions of the Independence Charter Township Code, as follows:
The Ordinance is available for inspection or purchase at the Department of Building, Zoning and Planning at the Charter Township of Independence and available on the Township’s website at: www.twp.independence.mi.us.
ORDINANCE NO. 2013-01
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
AN ORDINANCE TO UPDATE, AMEND AND RE-FORMAT CHAPTER 50, ‘ZONING? OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR PURPOSES OF INCORPORATING FORMATTING CHANGES AND CLARIFYING CERTAIN PROVISIONS.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
Section 1. Ordinance Amendment
Chapter 50, ‘Zoning,? of the Charter Township of Independence Code of Ordinances is hereby amended in its entirety to read as revised and comprehensively reformatted in the Charter Township of Independence zoning ordinance text that is attached to, part of, and adopted by this Ordinance.
Section 2. Savings
Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to prevent or affect proceedings that have begun for the prosecution or abatement of any violations of law occurring before the effective date of this ordinance, which matters are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they were commenced. Any property, use, building or structure that was unlawful or nonconforming at the effective date of this ordinance and that is also unlawful or nonconforming under this ordinance shall remain unlawful or nonconforming, as the case may be. A project approved under the terms and conditions of the prior zoning ordinance shall maintain said approval. For a site plan as part of a special land use, the rules, regulations and conditions of the original approval under the prior zoning ordinance shall remain in effect for a period as specified in the prior zoning ordinance and the lots, uses, and structures approved there under shall constitute non-conforming lots, uses and structures to the extent they or any of them are not in compliance with the requirements of this ordinance, subject to compliance with the rules, regulations and conditions of the original approval under the prior zoning ordinance. For a Planned Unit Development, Planned Residential Development, and Cluster Lot Development and Planned Rezoning Overlay, the rules, regulations and conditions of an approval under the prior zoning ordinance shall remain in effect for a period as specified in the prior ordinance and/or the approval of said project and the lots, uses, and structures approved there under shall constitute non-conforming lots, uses and structures to the extent they or any of them are not in compliance with the requirements of this ordinance, subject to compliance with the rules, regulations and conditions of the original approval under the prior zoning ordinance. If an approved plan expires under the above terms, a new plan will need to be submitted for review and approval under the terms, regulations and conditions of this ordinance. Any consent judgment entered into by the Township prior to adoption of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect under and subject to the terms and conditions of the consent judgment.
Section 3. Effective Date
The provisions of this Ordinance are hereby ordered to take effect on the date provided by applicable law following publication.
Section 4. Enactment
This Ordinance is declared to have been enacted by the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting called and held on the 19th day of February, 2013, and ordered to be given publication in the manner prescribed by law.
AYES: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
NAYES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND )ss
CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned, the qualified and acting Clerk of the Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, do certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of the ordinance adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting held on the 19th day of February, 2013, the original of which is on file in my office.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Clerk, Charter Township of Independence
Introduced: January 29, 2013
Adopted: February 19, 2013
Published: February 13, 2013
February 27, 2013
Effective: March 7, 2013

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
OFFICIAL PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence 2013 March Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 9:00 am.
The Board of Review will meet for public hearings at the Township Hall Board Room located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear 2013 year assessment appeals of value, classification and hardship exemption requests on March 8, 11, 12 & 15 from 9:00 am through 12 noon, on March 6 & 14 from 1:00 pm through 4:00 pm, and on March 7 & 13 from 5 pm through 8 pm.
If you wish to appear in person to appeal your assessed value, it is required that you have an appointment with the March Board of Review. The Assessed Value represents 50% of market value. Appeals are for the 2013 tax year only. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office by calling (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
A resident or nonresident may also protest to the Board of Review by mail by submitting a completed and signed ‘Petition to Board of Review? (Form L-4035). This form is available on line at www.michigan.gov/documents/l4035f_2658_7.pdf and at the Township Assessing Department at the address indicated above. This form should be mailed to the Independence Township Assessing Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr, Clarkston, MI 48346. It must be received prior to the close of the March Board of Review and documentation supporting your opinion of value should be attached.
The Board of Review is an appeal process to review property values, not tax bills. The Board of Review has no jurisdiction over the millage rates that are multiplied against taxable values in order to calculate the tax bill. The year 2013 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
Sincerely,
Kristen Sieloff, MMAO (4)
Independence Township Assessor
Publish 2/13, 2/20, 2/27/13

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
TOWNSHIP CLERK’S OFFICE
JOB POSTING DEPUTY CLERK
Salary and Benefits:
? Salary Range: $42,000 – $50,000
? This appointed full-time, non-union, salaried position offers a comprehensive benefits package
The Charter Township of Independence, an equal opportunity employer, is seeking qualified applicants, without regard to race or other protected status, for the position of Deputy Clerk.
Under the direction of the Township Clerk, the Deputy Clerk provides administrative support functions through supervision of support staff for the Clerk’s office, performs a variety of clerical functions, acts as the Clerk’s official designee and serves as the centralizing source of information for the Clerk’s office. The Deputy Clerk maintains confidentiality of sensitive official Township business and personal information, performs a variety of responsible administrative duties involving substantial public contact and requires a specialized knowledge of records retention, voter registration; the administration of elections, and other Clerk’s Office functions. In the absence of the Township Clerk, the Deputy Clerk assumes the responsibilities and authority of the Clerk.
The Deputy Clerk will be responsible for maintaining official Township Records; receiving and reviewing application materials for various Township licenses and permits; respond to citizen inquiries; prepare various reports and correspondence; oversight of preparation of Township Board minutes and assist in preparations for elections, including registering voters and maintaining equipment and files. The Deputy Clerk shall maintain his/her notary certification and perform related duties as assigned by the Township Clerk.
Minimum Qualifications:
? Graduation from high school supplemented by an Associate degree or substantial college-level coursework in public administration, business, communications or a related field or an equivalent level of training and experience.
? A minimum of 3-5 years of progressively administrative office experience involving supervisory experience and substantial public contact, preferably in a municipal setting.
? Possession of excellent written and oral communication skills and well developed skills in utilizing computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Adobe Professional is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
? Prior work experience in a municipal setting and knowledge of BS&A software systems.
? Additional training and/or certifications in the administration of elections, records retention, The Open Meetings Act, The Freedom of Information Act, and/or other related topics.
? Certified Municipal Clerk accreditation is highly desirable and preferred.
? Basic knowledge of Michigan Election Law and experience with the Qualified Voter File (QVF).
? Basic knowledge of the structure of municipal government and the functions of various departments.
? Basic knowledge of the Code of Ordinances, related ordinances, and the policies, procedures, regulations and laws governing municipal government.
? Ability to work effectively under stress and changes in work priorities.
? Experience in dealing professionally with people of all economic, social and ethnically diverse backgrounds.
Selection Guidelines:
? Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference check, job related tests may be required.
? The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit cover letter, resume, and a completed Charter Township of Independence application for employment no later than
5:00 PM on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 to:
bpallotta@indetwp.com
or
Barbara A. Pallotta, Township Clerk
Charter Township of Independence
6483 Waldon Center Dr.
Clarkston, Michigan 48346
NOTE: Charter Township of Independence applications for employment are available on the Township’s website at www.twp.independence.mi.us or by contacting the Township Clerk’s office.
Published: February 20 & March 6, 2013

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
OFFICIAL PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence 2013 March Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 9:00 am.
The Board of Review will meet for public hearings at the Township Hall Board Room located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear 2013 year assessment appeals of value, classification and hardship exemption requests on March 8, 11, 12 & 15 from 9:00 am through 12 noon, on March 6 & 14 from 1:00 pm through 4:00 pm, and on March 7 & 13 from 5 pm through 8 pm.
If you wish to appear in person to appeal your assessed value, it is required that you have an appointment with the March Board of Review. The Assessed Value represents 50% of market value. Appeals are for the 2013 tax year only. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office by calling (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
A resident or nonresident may also protest to the Board of Review by mail by submitting a completed and signed ‘Petition to Board of Review? (Form L-4035). This form is available on line at www.michigan.gov/documents/l4035f_2658_7.pdf and at the Township Assessing Department at the address indicated above. This form should be mailed to the Independence Township Assessing Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr, Clarkston, MI 48346. It must be received prior to the close of the March Board of Review and documentation supporting your opinion of value should be attached.
The Board of Review is an appeal process to review property values, not tax bills. The Board of Review has no jurisdiction over the millage rates that are multiplied against taxable values in order to calculate the tax bill. The year 2013 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
Sincerely,
Kristen Sieloff, MMAO (4)
Independence Township Assessor
Publish 2/13, 2/20, 2/27/13

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
OFFICIAL PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence 2013 March Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 9:00 am.
The Board of Review will meet for public hearings at the Township Hall Board Room located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear 2013 year assessment appeals of value, classification and hardship exemption requests on March 8, 11, 12 & 15 from 9:00 am through 12 noon, on March 6 & 14 from 1:00 pm through 4:00 pm, and on March 7 & 13 from 5 pm through 8 pm.
If you wish to appear in person to appeal your assessed value, it is required that you have an appointment with the March Board of Review. The Assessed Value represents 50% of market value. Appeals are for the 2013 tax year only. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office by calling (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
A resident or nonresident may also protest to the Board of Review by mail by submitting a completed and signed ‘Petition to Board of Review? (Form L-4035). This form is available on line at www.michigan.gov/documents/l4035f_2658_7.pdf and at the Township Assessing Department at the address indicated above. This form should be mailed to the Independence Township Assessing Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr, Clarkston, MI 48346. It must be received prior to the close of the March Board of Review and documentation supporting your opinion of value should be attached.
The Board of Review is an appeal process to review property values, not tax bills. The Board of Review has no jurisdiction over the millage rates that are multiplied against taxable values in order to calculate the tax bill. The year 2013 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
Sincerely,
Kristen Sieloff, MMAO (4)
Independence Township Assessor
Publish 2/13, 2/20, 2/27/13

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 7:00 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following cases:
Case #13-003 Tapper, Richard, Petitioner (Representing Phantom of Michigan)
APPLICANT REQUESTS A LOCATION VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-849 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR TENT/STAND AND STORAGE TRAILER PLACEMENT IN PARKING LOT FOR 10 DAY SALE OF FIREWORKS, ALSO REQUESTING THIS VARIANCE FOR TWO YEARS
6697 Dixie Highway, C-3
Cherry Hill North Bowling Lanes
08-29-452-008
Case #13-004 Grzymala, Keith, Petitioner for Hamlin Pub
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-861 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A ONE DAY OUTDOOR EVENT, UNDER TENT IN PARKING LOT, ON MARCH 17, 2013
6397 Sashabaw Rd., C-2
Hamlin Pub
Independence Town Square
08-27-100-045
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on February 5, 2013, The Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Certain Provisions of the Independence Charter Township Code, as follows:
The Ordinance is available for inspection or purchase at the Department of Building, Zoning and Planning at the Charter Township of Independence.
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 83A-12-01
THIRD AMENDMENT TO
ORDINANCE GRANTING
THE McLAREN HEALTH CARE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
LEGAL DESCRIPTION ?
REVISED OVERALL PARCEL
Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27, T.4N., R.9E., Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, described as:
Beginning at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 27;
thence along the East-West 1/4 line of said section 27 as monumented, S88?23?42″W, 1330.17 feet to a found concrete monument;
thence continuing along said East-West 1/4 line as monumented, S88?15?40″W, 1263.69 feet to the east line of Sashabaw Road (60 feet half width);
thence along said east line, N01?07?14″W, 740.33 feet to a point on the north line of Bow Pointe Drive (variable width);
thence along said north line, N87?01?07″E, 114.97 feet;
thence continuing along said north line, S81?43?07″E, 128.00 feet to a point on the north line of Bow Pointe Drive (70 feet wide);
thence along said north line, N87?01?07″E, 131.01 feet;
thence leaving said north line, N00?30?14″W, 364.60 feet;
thence S86?49?46″W, 376.29 feet to the east line of Sashabaw Road (60 feet half width);
thence along said east line, N01?07’14″W, 245.08 feet;
thence N88?17?07″E, 1278.90 feet;
thence N01?06?15″W, 503.95 feet;
thence N01?25?43″W, 263.61 feet to the southerly line of Interstate-75 Highway (variable width);
thence 922.16 feet along said southerly line on the arc of a curve to the left, having a radius of 5926.58 feet, a central angle of 08?54?54″, and a chord bearing S58?22?54″E, 921.23 feet;
thence leaving said southerly line of Interstate-75, S01?35?00″E, 839.62 feet;
thence 88.60 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, having a radius of 77.00 feet, a central angle of 65?55?51″, and a chord bearing S22?57?06″E, 83.80 feet;
thence N88?25?00″E 497.97 feet to a point on the east line of said section 27 as monumented;
thence along said east line of Section 27, S01?35?00″E, 668.01 feet to the Point of Beginning; containing 76.601 acres more or less, and subject to easements and restrictions of record, if any.
An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 83A-07-03, as amended, under the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 83, for the purpose of amending the McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development, also known as the McLaren Planned Unit Development.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF
INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
The property described on the attached and incorporated legal description (referred to as the ‘Property?) was previously rezoned and reclassified in and under the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance and on its Zoning Map, from Industrial Office Park (IOP) and Office Service Two (OS-2) to Planned Unit Development (PUD), subject to and in accordance with Ordinance No. 83A-07-03, approved May 14, 2007, as amended by the first amendment to said Ordinance approved November 20, 2007, and by the second amendment to said Ordinance approved May 7, 2009. Said Ordinance 83A-07-03 and the amendments thereto are referred to as the ‘McLaren PUD Ordinance.? This Third Amendment to Ordinance Granting the McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development is referred to as the ‘Third Amendment to McLaren PUD Ordinance.? The purpose of this Third Amendment to McLaren PUD is to amend the McLaren PUD Ordinance to incorporate amendments to the plans, permit conditions, and development agreement for the McLaren PUD that have been approved by the Charter Township of Independence (referred to as the ‘Township?).
Section 2 of Ordinance
This amendment to the Township Zoning Ordinance is granted subject to, and all improvement and use of the Property shall be subject to and in conformity with, the following:
(A) Chapter 50, Article III, Division 22 of the Independence Township Code of Ordinances, as amended.
(B) The PUD Plans for the McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development, as revised to date, and only as approved by the Township Board of Trustees on the date of adoption of this Third Amendment to McLaren PUD Ordinance by the Township Board of Trustees.
(C) The Amended and Restated Permit Conditions for the McLaren Planned Unit Development, dated October 16, 2012.
(D) This Amended and Restated Development Agreement for the McLaren Planned Unit Development, dated October 16, 2012.
(E) The Declaration of Easements, Covenants and Restrictions dated October 18, 2007, and recorded on October 24, 2007, at Liber 39696, Page 609, Oakland County Records, as amended by the First Amendment to Declaration of Easements, Covenants and Restrictions, dated April 20, 2009, and recorded on May 18, 2009 at Liber 41166, Page 538, Oakland County Records; and as re-recorded at Liber 41485, Page 276, Oakland County Records, and as shall be amended by the property owners, upon approval of such amendment by the Township Supervisor, for purposes of incorporating changes necessary to comply with and maintain consistency with the PUD Plans, Amended and Restated Permit Conditions, and Amended and Restated Development Agreement.
(F) Any and all conditions of the approvals of the Independence Township Board of Trustees and Planning Commission relating to the McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development, as reflected in the official minutes of such approvals.
(G) All applicable Township ordinances and design standards for the Sashabaw Corridor Town Center Area of the Township, of which the McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development is a part, except for the following items, which have been approved as part of the McLaren Planned Unit Development plan approval: (1) deviations from the setback requirement for parking to allow parking in front of certain specified buildings (2) deviations from the lighting standards which are only required to be met for those light fixtures installed along Sashabaw Road; and (3) deviations from the setback requirement for the rear property line.
(H) Recordation with the Oakland County Register of Deeds Office of the Amended and Restated Development Agreement or an affidavit by the owner of the Property upon this Third Amendment to McLaren PUD Ordinance becoming effective, containing the legal description of the Property, specifying the dates of approval and all amendments of the McLaren Planned Unit Development, and declaring that all future development of the Property has been authorized, restricted, and required to be carried out in accordance with the McLaren PUD Ordinance as amended.
(I) All applicable Township ordinances and all Township design standards.
To the extent that there are conflicts or discrepancies between the respective provisions or contents of items (A) through (I), above, between items (A) through (I) in McLaren PUD Ordinance and this Third Amendment to McLaren PUD Ordinance, or between any Township ordinance and any of the provisions or contents of the McLaren PUD Ordinance or this Third Amendment to McLaren PUD Ordinance, interpretation shall be based upon the more strict regulation of the Property, and interpretation shall be subject to the determination of the Township Board in its reasonable discretion.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Savings. Amended only as specified in this Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4 of Ordinance
Severability. If any section, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be declared to be unconstitutional, void, illegal or ineffective by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such section, clause or provision declared to be unconstitutional, void or illegal shall thereby cease to be a part of this Ordinance, but the remainder of this Ordinance shall stand and be in full force and effect.
Section 5 of Ordinance

Effective. This ordinance shall be effective on the date provided by applicable law following publication.
Section 6 of Ordinance
Enactment. This ordinance is declared to have been enacted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting called and held on the 5th day of February, 2013, and ordered to be given publication in the manner prescribed by law.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the foregoing ordinance was adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, at a meeting of the Board duly called and held on the 5th day of February, 2013.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: BARBARA A. PALLOTTA, cmc
Introduced: July 17, 2012
Adopted: February 5, 2013
Published: January 30, 2013
February 13, 2013
Effective: February 21, 2013

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
February 5, 2013
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga,
Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director
Steven Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, PC
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As amended
E. CLOSED SESSION: None requested
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None
Rescission of Motion #2012-10-414; Approval of 2nd Reading and Adoption of the Third Amendment to Ordinance Granting McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development (PUD): Agenda amended to relocate agenda item from M. Regular Business before I Presentations and Reports
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: Overview and Update: Oil/Gas Drilling on Township Properties
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Acceptance of Letter of Engagement for Professional Auditing Services for Fiscal Year 2012
2. Approval of Agreement to Utilize the Services of Oakland County Board of Canvassers
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Rescission of Motion #2012-10-414; Approval of 2nd Reading and Adoption of the Third Amendment to Ordinance Granting McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development (PUD): Agenda amended to relocate before I. Presentations and Reports
2. Approval to Award Bids for the Purchase of Replacement Utility Equipment in the Parks Division 2013 Capital Improvement Plan
3. Allocation of Funds and Approval of Pilot Program for Job Development and Employee Performance Metrics with The Metiss Group
4. Adoption of Freedom of Information Policy (FOIA)
5. Reconsideration of Appointment to Investment Advisory Committee
6. Appointments to Boards and Committees: Planning Commission; Construction Code Board of Appeals; Zoning Board of Appeals; Asset Disposal Ad-Hoc Committee
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members discussed various topics
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS: None
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:04 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, February 13, 2013

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
January 29, 2013
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga,
Lohmeier, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: David Belcher, Building Director
Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director
Gary Sharp, Deputy Fire Chief
Kristen Sieloff, Director of Assessing
Steve Ronk, Fire Chief
Steven Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, PC
Richard Carlisle, Carlisle/Wortman, Assoc.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: None requested
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Jose Aliaga, Trustee; Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Jim Tedder; David Lohmeier
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: Introduction of Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
2. Presentation: Overview and Update: Oil/Gas Drilling on Township Properties
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Request for Sound Variance at Waterford Hills Road Racing for Historical Vintage Automobile Race
2. Approval of Agreement with Oakland County Genealogical Society for Digitization of Historical Assessment Records
3. Establishment the Beginning Date for Convening of Board of Review and Adoption of Resolution for the Granting of Hardship Exemptions
4. Approval of 2013 Budget Amendment #1
5. Approval of Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes: January 8, 2012
6. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run and Payroll in the Amount of $1,197,995.76.
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Amendment – 1st Reading
2. Request to Retain Derk Beckerleg, Secrest Wardle for Legal Services for Michigan Tax Tribunal Valuation Appeals
3. Approval of Request to Create and Post Position and Hire Fire Department Business Manager
4. Approval of Request to Create and Post Position and Hire Fire Prevention Specialist I/II
5. Approval of the Oakland County Collaborative Asset Management System (CAMS) Intergovernmental Agreement
6. Appointments to Boards and Committees: Board of Review; Sashabaw Corridor Improvement Authority; and Investment Advisory Committee
7. Approval of Request to Amend Chapter 30, Article IV (Offenses Against Property) of the Charter Township of Independence Code of Ordinances – 2nd Reading
8. Approval of Increase Late Fees for Water and Sewer Bills
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members discussed various topics
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Building Department Monthly Report for December 2012
2. Report: Sheriff’s Department Monthly Report for November 2012
3. Report: Minutes Safety Path Advisory Committee Meeting-December 12, 2012
4. Report: Minutes Parks, Recreation & Seniors Meeting-November 15, 2012
5. Future Agenda Item (February 5, 2013): Presentation: Update from Jordan Development: Oil/Gas Drilling on Township Properties
6. Future Agenda Item (February 5, 2013): 2nd Reading of Third Amendment to Ordinance Granting the McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 9:20 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, February 13, 2013

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on January 29, 2013, The Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Certain Provisions of the Independence Charter Township Code, as follows:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
ORDINANCE NO. 2013-01
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
AN ORDINANCE TO UPDATE, AMEND AND RE-FORMAT CHAPTER 50, ‘ZONING? OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR PURPOSES OF INCORPORATING FORMATTING CHANGES AND CLARIFYING CERTAIN PROVISIONS.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
Section 1. Ordinance Amendment
Chapter 50, ‘Zoning,? of the Charter Township of Independence Code of Ordinances is hereby amended in its entirety to read as revised and comprehensively reformatted in the Charter Township of Independence zoning ordinance text that is attached to, part of, and adopted by this Ordinance.
Section 2. Savings
Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to prevent or affect proceedings that have begun for the prosecution or abatement of any violations of law occurring before the effective date of this ordinance, which matters are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they were commenced. Any property, use, building or structure that was unlawful or nonconforming at the effective date of this ordinance and that is also unlawful or nonconforming under this ordinance shall remain unlawful or nonconforming, as the case may be. A project approved under the terms and conditions of the prior zoning ordinance shall maintain said approval. For a site plan as part of a special land use, the rules, regulations and conditions of the original approval under the prior zoning ordinance shall remain in effect for a period as specified in the prior zoning ordinance and the lots, uses, and structures approved there under shall constitute non-conforming lots, uses and structures to the extent they or any of them are not in compliance with the requirements of this ordinance, subject to compliance with the rules, regulations and conditions of the original approval under the prior zoning ordinance. For a Planned Unit Development, Planned Residential Development, and Cluster Lot Development and Planned Rezoning Overlay, the rules, regulations and conditions of an approval under the prior zoning ordinance shall remain in effect for a period as specified in the prior ordinance and/or the approval of said project and the lots, uses, and structures approved there under shall constitute non-conforming lots, uses and structures to the extent they or any of them are not in compliance with the requirements of this ordinance, subject to compliance with the rules, regulations and conditions of the original approval under the prior zoning ordinance. If an approved plan expires under the above terms, a new plan will need to be submitted for review and approval under the terms, regulations and conditions of this ordinance. Any consent judgment entered into by the Township prior to adoption of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect under and subject to the terms and conditions of the consent judgment.
Section 3. Effective Date
The provisions of this Ordinance are hereby ordered to take effect on the date provided by applicable law following publication.
Section 4. Enactment
This Ordinance is declared to have been enacted by the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting called and held on the _____ day of _______________, 2013, and ordered to be given publication in the manner prescribed by law.
AYES:
NAYES:
ABSTENTIONS:
STATE OF MICHIGAN )ss
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
I, the undersigned, the qualified and acting Clerk of the Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, do certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of the ordinance adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting held on the ____ day of ______________, 2013, the original of which is on file in my office.
BARBARA A. PALLOTTA, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence
Introduced: 1/29/2013
Adopted:
Published: 2/13/2013
Effective:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on January 8, 2013, The Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Certain Provisions of the Independence Charter Township Code as follows:
ORDINANCE # 2013 – 01
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
PREAMBLE
The Township of Independence has determined it is appropriate and necessary for the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Township to amend Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances, Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, Chapter 30, Article IV (Offenses Against Property); to create a new section Section 30-98, ‘Breaking and entering or entering without breaking?, and to provide penalties for violation of Section 30-98 pursuant to MCL 750.115, as amended. Therefore,
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
Section 1. SHORT TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known as and may be cited as the ‘Breaking and entering or entering without breaking? Ordinance.
Section 2. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 30-98. Chapter 30 of the Independence Charter Township Code, Article IV (Offenses Against Property), Section 30-98, previously reserved, is amended by adding a new Section 30-98, which shall read as follows:
Section 30-98: Breaking and entering or entering without breaking.
(1) Any person who breaks and enters or enters without breaking, any dwelling, house, tent, hotel, office, store, shop, warehouse, barn, granary, factory or other building, boat, ship, railroad car or structure used or kept for public or private use, or any private apartment therein, or any cottage, clubhouse, boat house, hunting or fishing lodge, garage or the out-buildings belonging thereto, any ice shanty with a value of $100.0 or more, or any other structure, whether occupied or unoccupied, without first obtaining permission to enter from the owner or occupant, agent, or person having immediate control thereof, is guilty or a misdemeanor.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to entering without breaking, any place which at the time of the entry was open to the public, unless the entry was expressly denied. Subsection (1) does not apply if the breaking and entering or entering without breaking was committed by a peace officer or an individual under the peace officer’s direction in the lawful performance of his duties as a peace officer.
State law reference MCL 750.115 as amended.
Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed to limit the remedies available to the Township in the event of a violation of this Ordinance.
Section 3. SEVERABILITY. If any Section, subsection, clause, phrase or portions of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independence portion of this ordinance and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 4. SAVINGS. All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they are commenced.
Section 5. REPEALER. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and effect.
Section 6. NOTICE TO BE PUBLISHED. The Township Clerk for the Charter Township of Independence shall publish this ordinance in the manner required by MCL 42.22
Effective Date: This Ordinance section will be in effect as an Ordinance of the Charter Township of Independence immediately upon its Publication.
Adopted:_______________, 2013
Published:______________, 2013
Effective: _____________ , 2013

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on July 17, 2012 The Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Certain Provisions of the Independence Charter Township Code, as follows:
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 83A-12-01
THIRD AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE GRANTING THE McLAREN HEALTH CARE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
LEGAL DESCRIPTION ?
REVISED OVERALL PARCEL
Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27, T.4N., R.9E., Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, described as:
Beginning at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 27;
thence along the East-West 1/4 line of said section 27 as monumented, S88?23?42″W, 1330.17 feet to a found concrete monument;
thence continuing along said East-West 1/4 line as monumented, S88?15?40″W, 1263.69 feet to the east line of Sashabaw Road (60 feet half width);
thence along said east line, N01?07?14″W, 740.33 feet to a point on the north line of Bow Pointe Drive (variable width);
thence along said north line, N87?01?07″E, 114.97 feet;
thence continuing along said north line, S81?43?07″E, 128.00 feet to a point on the north line of Bow Pointe Drive (70 feet wide);
thence along said north line, N87?01?07″E, 131.01 feet;
thence leaving said north line, N00?30?14″W, 364.60 feet;
thence S86?49?46″W, 376.29 feet to the east line of Sashabaw Road (60 feet half width);
thence along said east line, N01?07’14″W, 245.08 feet;
thence N88?17?07″E, 1278.90 feet;
thence N01?06?15″W, 503.95 feet;
thence N01?25?43″W, 263.61 feet to the southerly line of Interstate-75 Highway (variable width);
thence 922.16 feet along said southerly line on the arc of a curve to the left, having a radius of 5926.58 feet, a central angle of 08?54?54″, and a chord bearing S58?22?54″E, 921.23 feet;
thence leaving said southerly line of Interstate-75, S01?35?00″E, 839.62 feet;
thence 88.60 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, having a radius of 77.00 feet, a central angle of 65?55?51″, and a chord bearing S22?57?06″E, 83.80 feet;
thence N88?25?00″E 497.97 feet to a point on the east line of said section 27 as monumented;
thence along said east line of Section 27, S01?35?00″E, 668.01 feet to the Point of Beginning; containing 76.601 acres more or less, and subject to easements and restrictions of record, if any.
An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 83A-07-03, as amended, under the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 83, for the purpose of amending the McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development, also known as the McLaren Planned Unit Development.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
The property described on the attached and incorporated legal description (referred to as the ‘Property?) was previously rezoned and reclassified in and under the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance and on its Zoning Map, from Industrial Office Park (IOP) and Office Service Two (OS-2) to Planned Unit Development (PUD), subject to and in accordance with Ordinance No. 83A-07-03, approved May 14, 2007, as amended by the first amendment to said Ordinance approved November 20, 2007, and by the second amendment to said Ordinance approved May 7, 2009. Said Ordinance 83A-07-03 and the amendments thereto are referred to as the ‘McLaren PUD Ordinance.? This Third Amendment to Ordinance Granting the McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development is referred to as the ‘Third Amendment to McLaren PUD Ordinance.? The purpose of this Third Amendment to McLaren PUD is to amend the McLaren PUD Ordinance to incorporate amendments to the plans, permit conditions, and development agreement for the McLaren PUD that have been approved by the Charter Township of Independence (referred to as the ‘Township?).
Section 2 of Ordinance
This amendment to the Township Zoning Ordinance is granted subject to, and all improvement and use of the Property shall be subject to and in conformity with, the following:
(A) Chapter 50, Article III, Division 22 of the Independence Township Code of Ordinances, as amended.
(B) The PUD Plans for the McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development, as revised to date, and only as approved by the Township Board of Trustees on the date of adoption of this Third Amendment to McLaren PUD Ordinance by the Township Board of Trustees.
(C) The Amended and Restated Permit Conditions for the McLaren Planned Unit Development, dated October 16, 2012.
(D) This Amended and Restated Development Agreement for the McLaren Planned Unit Development, dated October 16, 2012.
(E) The Declaration of Easements, Covenants and Restrictions dated October 18, 2007, and recorded on October 24, 2007, at Liber 39696, Page 609, Oakland County Records, as amended by the First Amendment to Declaration of Easements, Covenants and Restrictions, dated April 20, 2009, and recorded on May 18, 2009 at Liber 41166, Page 538, Oakland County Records; and as re-recorded at Liber 41485, Page 276, Oakland County Records, and as shall be amended by the property owners, upon approval of such amendment by the Township Supervisor, for purposes of incorporating changes necessary to comply with and maintain consistency with the PUD Plans, Amended and Restated Permit Conditions, and Amended and Restated Development Agreement.
(F) Any and all conditions of the approvals of the Independence Township Board of Trustees and Planning Commission relating to the McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development, as reflected in the official minutes of such approvals.
(G) All applicable Township ordinances and design standards for the Sashabaw Corridor Town Center Area of the Township, of which the McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development is a part, except for the following items, which have been approved as part of the McLaren Planned Unit Development plan approval: (1) deviations from the setback requirement for parking to allow parking in front of certain specified buildings (2) deviations from the lighting standards which are only required to be met for those light fixtures installed along Sashabaw Road; and (3) deviations from the setback requirement for the rear property line.
(H) Recordation with the Oakland County Register of Deeds Office of the Amended and Restated Development Agreement or an affidavit by the owner of the Property upon this Third Amendment to McLaren PUD Ordinance becoming effective, containing the legal description of the Property, specifying the dates of approval and all amendments of the McLaren Planned Unit Development, and declaring that all future development of the Property has been authorized, restricted, and required to be carried out in accordance with the McLaren PUD Ordinance as amended.
(I) All applicable Township ordinances and all Township design standards.
To the extent that there are conflicts or discrepancies between the respective provisions or contents of items (A) through (I), above, between items (A) through (I) in McLaren PUD Ordinance and this Third Amendment to McLaren PUD Ordinance, or between any Township ordinance and any of the provisions or contents of the McLaren PUD Ordinance or this Third Amendment to McLaren PUD Ordinance, interpretation shall be based upon the more strict regulation of the Property, and interpretation shall be subject to the determination of the Township Board in its reasonable discretion.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Savings. Amended only as specified in this Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4 of Ordinance
Severability. If any section, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be declared to be unconstitutional, void, illegal or ineffective by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such section, clause or provision declared to be unconstitutional, void or illegal shall thereby cease to be a part of this Ordinance, but the remainder of this Ordinance shall stand and be in full force and effect.
Section 5 of Ordinance
Effective. This ordinance shall be effective on the date provided by applicable law following publication.
Section 6 of Ordinance
Enactment. This ordinance is declared to have been enacted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting called and held on the ____ day of __________, 2012, and ordered to be given publication in the manner prescribed by law.
Introduced: July 17, 2013
Adopted:
Published: January 30, 2013
Effective:

PUBLIC NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
2013 REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE
7:00 PM (CHANGE IN TIME)
Township Hall Meeting Room
6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan
January 8 & 29, 2013
February 5 & 19, 2013
March 5 & 19, 2013
April 2 & 16, 2013
May 14 & 21, 2013
June 4 & 18, 2013
July 9 & 23, 2013
August 6 & 20, 2013
September 10 & 24, 2013
October 1 & 15, 2013
November 5 & 19, 2013
December 3 & 17, 2013
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
POSTED: Friday, December 21, 2012
NOTICE: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the Township Clerk (248) 625-5114 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt will be made to make reasonable accommodations.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
DECEMBER 18, 2012
A. A Regular General Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Brown, Kittle, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: Aliaga
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst; Barbara Rollin, Senior Coordinator; Julie Meredith, Clarkston, Independence District Library Director
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As amended.
E. CLOSED SESSION: None requested
F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: Update on Potential Oil Possibilities (Chris Bickley, Jordan Development)
2. Presentation: Update on Clarkston Independence District Library (Julie Meredith, District Library Director)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of 2013 Meeting Dates for Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals
2. Approval of Payment for Sponsorship Funding to Clarkston Area Youth Assistance
3. Approval to Carryover Balance of 2012 Architect Fees
4. Approval to Carryover Balance of 2012 Chore Program Donation
5. Approval to Carryover Unused Balance of 2012 Optimist Donation for Deer Lake Beach
6. Approval of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Budget Amendment
7. Approval of Proposed Parks, Recreation & Seniors Budget Amendment
8. Approval of Minutes of Regular Board of Trustees Meeting of November 13, 2012
9. Approval of Minutes of Special Board of Trustees Meeting of November 19, 2012
10. Approval of Minutes of Regular Board of Trustees Meeting of November 27, 2012
11. Approval of Minutes of Special Board of Trustees Meeting of November 29, 2012 as amended
12. Approval of Minutes of Regular Board of Trustees Meeting of December 4, 2012
13. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run and Payroll in the Amount of $512,053.24
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Request to Waive Recapture of 2010 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
2. Approval of Budget Amendment #13
3. Approval of Request to Extend Employment Agreement for Budget Analyst
4. Approval to Authorize Board of Trustees Attendance at MTA Conference
5. Approval to Authorize Township Supervisor and Clerk as Administrators of Township Benefit Plan
6. Approval of Board and Committee Appointments to Citizens Public T.V. Access Committee and Sunset of Operations Task Force
7. Approval to Appoint Board of Trustee Liaisons to Lake Boards
8. Approval of 2013 Township Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Schedule
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members discussed various topics
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Future Agenda Item: Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Amendment
2. Future Agenda Item: Proposed 2012-2016 Board Rules of Procedure
3. Report: Bureau of Construction Codes Summary Report
4. Report: Monthly Report of Building Department for November 2012
5. Report: November 8, 2012 Minutes of Senior Advisory Committee
6. Report: November 7, 2012 Minutes of Safety Path Advisory Committee
7. Report: September 29, 2012 Minutes of Parks, Recreation & Seniors Advisory Committee
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular General Meeting adjourned at 8:32 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, December 25, 2012

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 7:00 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following cases:
Case #13-001 Travis, Linda, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE IV, SECTION 50-919. (b) OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO STABILIZE FOUNDATION OF BOATHOUSE (REPAIR EXCEEDS 50% OF STATE EQUALIZED VALUE)
4941 Ennismore Dr., R-1A
Woodhull Lake Sub No. 3, Lot 213
08-34-352-008
Case #13-002 Kevin O’Grady, Petitioner for In Sight Building Co
APPLICANT REQUESTS A 3.28? FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HOME (ALREADY BUILT)
6846 Williamsbury Cir., R-1A
Brookstone Hills, Lot 18
08-17-153-012
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
DECEMBER 4, 2012
A. A Regular General Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Aliaga, Brown, Kittle, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Joe Barnhart, Cable Access Program Manager; Susan Hendricks, Finance Director
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: None requested
F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Joe Wauldron, Holiday Parade and Shoes for Tots
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: Independence Television On-line Video Presentation (Joe Barnhart, Cable Access Program Manager)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of 2013-2015 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Oakland County Sheriff’s Office
2. Request to Restore Budgetary Responsibilities to Township Supervisor – Removed
3. Approval of Budget Amendment for Elections
4. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the Amount of $588,862.42
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Request to Restore Budgetary Responsibilities to Township Supervisor
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Amended 2013 General Appropriations Act Resolution
2. Approval of Request to Update Internal Cash Control Policies
3. Approval of Request to Establish an Asset Disposal Committee
4. Acceptance of Supervisor’s Waiver of Benefits
5. Approval to Elevate Part-Time Office Assistant Position to Administrative Assistant for Supervisor’s Office
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members discussed various topics
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Area Agency on the Aging ? Barb Rollin Senior Coordinator
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular General Meeting adjourned at 8: 28 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, December 12, 2012

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOVEMBER 27, 2012
A. A Regular General Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Aliaga, Brown, Kittle, Lohmeier,
Pallotta, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Ken Elwert, PR&S Director; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Kristen Sieloff, Assessor; and Susan Hendricks, Finance Director
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As Amended
E. CLOSED SESSION: None requested
F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rae Luallen; Patrick Kittle; Jose Aliaga; David Lohmeier
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Rick Gutowski
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Request to Approve Professional Services Appropriations for 2013 Capital Improvement Plan – Removed
2. Approval to Solicit Bids for 2013 Capital Improvement Plan for Parks Equipment
3. Approval to Solicit Bids for Brady Lodge Roof
4. Approval of Allocate Funding for Emergency Sidewalk Repair
5. Approval Minutes of Board of Trustee’s Special Meeting; October 30, 2012
6. Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Check Run in the Amount of $477,550.35
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Professional Services Appropriations for 2013 Capital Improvement Plan
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: Brady Lodge Building (Ron Campbell; Oakland County Principal Planner and Preservation Architect)
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Request for Part-Time Employee; Assessing Department
2. Approval to Authorize Township Treasurer and Finance Director to Negotiate a Fiscal Agent Agreement with Clarkston Independence District Library
3. Approval of Funding for Network Improvement Project
4. Approval to Reinstate Authority to Building Department Director/Building Official
5. Approval to Reinstate Personnel Reporting to Supervisor
6. Approval of Appointments to Boards and Committees
Public Comment: Sam Moraco; Rick Gutowski
7. Approval to Schedule a Special Meeting with Planning Commission
8. Approval to Hire Building Inspector
9. Approval to Eliminate Human Resources Director Position and Restore Human Resources Responsibilities to Supervisor
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board Members discussed various topics
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Monthly Financial Update through October 2012 – Removed
2. Report: Oakland County Sheriff’s Office ? September 2012
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular General Meeting adjourned at 9:52 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, December 5, 2012

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOVEMBER 29, 2012
A. A Special Joint Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board and 2013 Planning Commission was called to order at 7:03 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Board of Trustees:
Present: Aliaga, Brown, Kittle, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Ritchie, Schroeder
Absent: None
ROLL CALL: 2013 Planning Commission
Present: Bushroe, Galley, Krull, Moraco, Wauldron
Absent: Tully
There was a quorum present.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approved as presented
E. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
G. AGENDA ITEMS AS STATED IN THE CALL OF THE MEETING:
1. Planning and Zoning Training for Board of Trustees and 2013 Planning Commission Presented by Richard Carlisle, Carlisle/Wortman Associates and Steven Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz and Joppich, PC.
H. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
I. ADJOURNMENT: The Special Joint Meeting adjourned at 8:52 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, December 5, 2012

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
A. A Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Petterson, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
There was a consensus of the Board members present to appoint David Lohmeier, Trustee as Acting Chair
D. AGENDA ITEMS AS STATED IN THE CALL OF THE MEETING:
7:00 PM – David Lohmeier, Trustee
? Welcome
? Opening Comment
? Recognition of Outgoing Board Members
? Certificate of Appreciation presented to Superintendent Bart Clark
? Certificates of Appreciation presented to Outgoing Board
? Closing Comments
7:15 PM – Barbara Pallotta, Clerk
? Introduction of New Board Members
? Introduction of the Honorable Kelley Kostin, 52/2 District Court
? Swearing in Ceremony: Honorable Kelley Kostin
3 Trustees
3 Treasurer
3 Clerk
3 Supervisor
Patrick J. Kittle, Supervisor Elect: Closing Remarks
E. ADJOURNMENT: The Special Meeting adjourned at 7:18 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, November 28, 2012

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence December Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall Office on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 9:00 am. This office is located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive in Clarkston, Michigan.
The December Board of Review will meet by appointment to review Hardship Exemptions, Principal Residence Exemptions (current year and up to 3 years prior) and Assessor Corrections only. Appeals for your Assessed Value can only go to the March Board of Review
Sincerely,
Kristen Sieloff, MMAO (4)
Independence Township Assessor
248 625-8114

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT
The Charter Township of Independence Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 13, 2012 in the Independence Township Hall at 6483 Waldon Center Drive. The purpose of this hearing is to consider approval of a comprehensive Zoning Ordinance text amendment encompassing all Articles of the Zoning Ordinance.
Information and complete draft of the Ordinance language regarding this matter may be inspected at the Township Clerk’s Office or Building Department during normal business hours. You may also access the proposed Ordinance on the Township website at www.twp.independence.mi.us. If you are unable to attend this hearing but wish to comment on this matter you may submit written comments to the Township Clerk’s Office prior to the time and date of the public hearing.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
NOTICE: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the Township Clerk by e-mail at bpallotta@indetwp.com or by calling (248) 625-5114, Ext. 203 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt will be made to make reasonable accommodations.
PUBLISHED & POSTED: Wed., November 28, 2012

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
A. A Regular General Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Lohmeier, Petterson, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Bart Clark, Superintendent; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Steve Ronk, Fire Chief; Beth Saarela, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, PC; Barbara Rollin, Senior Coordinator; Dave Belcher, Building Department
Appointment of Acting Chair: Approved
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: None requested
F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Barbara Pallotta, Clerk
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Marilyn Pomeroy, Clarkston Independence District Library; Joan McCrary
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: Energy Cost Recovery (Curt Carson, Treasurer; Brian Somerville, Chief Analyst; Ecore)
2. Presentation: Third Quarter Investment Report (Curt Carson, Treasurer)
3. Superintendent’s Report (Bart Clark, Superintendent)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Award of Bid for 2012 Recreation Guide as Amended
2. Acceptance of the Treasurer’s Third Quarter Investment Report
3. Approval of Budget Amendment #12
4. Approval of Budget Amendment for Township Hall
5. Request to Approve Budget Amendment for M-15 Sewer Lift Station Project – Removed
6. Approval to Refund Overpayment to Deer Lake Association for Marine Patrol Services
7. Approval of 2012 Special Assessment Roll
8. Adoption of 2013 Annual Permit for Work on State Trunkline Right-of-Way as Amended
9. Approval to Authorize New Account Signatories
10. Approval Minutes of Board of Trustee’s Regular General Meeting; October 2, 2012
11. Approval Minutes of Board of Trustee’s Regular Budget Meeting; October 9, 2012
12. Approval Minutes of Board of Trustee’s Regular General Meeting; October 16, 2012
13. Approval Minutes of Board of Trustee’s Special Meeting; October 24, 2012
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
5. Request to Approve Budget Amendment for M-15 Sewer Lift Station Project ? No Action Taken
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval to Transfer Liquor License Stock Ownership for Pine Knob Ski Resort, Inc.
2. Approval of Second Reading of Fireworks Ordinance
3. Approval to Amend the Liquor License Policy and Approve Class C Agreement
4. Approval of Service Authorization Agreement with Energy Cost Recovery ? No Action Taken
5. Approval of 2013 CDBG Funding
6. Approval to Sell Fire Department Fixed Assets
7. Approval of Contract with Pierce Midwest Refurbishment Center to Recondition Pierce Dash Engine
8. Acceptance of Proposal to Complete Water System Hydraulic Water Module
9. Approval to Authorize Hiring of Building Inspector II
10. Approval to Realign Zoning Enforcement Duties
11. Approval to Construct Safety Path Connection to Orion Township Safety Path System
12. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run and Payroll in the Amount of $692,801.66
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Curt Carson, Treasurer; Larry Ross, Trustee; Neil Wallace, Trustee
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Senior Advisory Minutes of October 10, 2012
2. Report: Building Department October 2012
3. Report: Cable TV Disposed Items
4. Report: Independence Television Update
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular General Meeting adjourned at 9:40 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, November 21, 2012

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at its regular meeting on November 13, 2012, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Certain Provisions of the Charter Township Code, as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 2012-07
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE INDEPENDENCE CHARTER TOWNSHIP CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 30, ‘OFFENSES,? ARTICLE VI, ‘OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC SAFETY,? TO ADD A NEW SECTION 30-159, ‘FIREWORKS,? IN ORDER TO INCORPORATE CHANGES TO STATE LAW REGARDING FIREWORKS AND TO ESTABLISH THAT IGNITION AND DISCHARGE OF CONSUMER FIREWORKS IS NOT PERMITTED IN THE TOWNSHIP EXCEPT ON CERTAIN DAYS.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
Section 1 of Ordinance. Ordinance Amendment.
Chapter 30, ‘Offenses,? Article VI, ‘Offenses Against Public Safety,? of the Independence Charter Township Code is hereby amended by adding a new section, to be numbered 30-159, which said section reads as follows:
Sec. 30-159. Fireworks.
(a) Definitions.
As used in this Section, the following words and phrases have the meanings set forth herein:
Act means the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act, Public Act No. 256 of 2011, MCL 28.451 et seq., as amended.
APA standard 87-1 means 2001 APA standard 87-1, standard for construction and approval for transportation of fireworks, novelties, and theatrical pyrotechnics, published by the American pyrotechnics association of Bethesda, Maryland.
Articles pyrotechnic means pyrotechnic devices for professional use that are similar to consumer fireworks in chemical composition and construction but not intended for consumer use, that meet the weight limits for consumer fireworks but are not labeled as such, and that are classified as UN0431 or UN0432 under 49 CFR 172.101.
Consumer fireworks means fireworks devices that are designed to produce visible effects by combustion, that are required to comply with the construction, chemical composition, and labeling regulations promulgated by the United States consumer product safety commission under 16 CFR parts 1500 and 1507, and that are listed in APA standard 87-1, 3.1.2, 3.1.3, or 3.5. Consumer fireworks does not include low-impact fireworks.
Display fireworks means large fireworks devices that are explosive materials intended for use in fireworks displays and designed to produce visible or audible effects by combustion, deflagration, or detonation, as provided in 27 CFR 555.11, 49 CFR 172, and APA standard 87-1, 4.1.
Firework or fireworks means any composition or device, except for a starting pistol, a flare gun, or a flare, designed for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, deflagration, or detonation. Fireworks consist of consumer fireworks low-impact fireworks, articles pyrotechnic, display fireworks, and special effects.
Low-impact fireworks means ground and handheld sparkling devices as that phrase is defined under APA standard 87-1, 3.1, 3.1.1.1 to 3.1.1.8, and 3.5.
National holiday means New Year’s Day (January 1); Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr (third Monday in January); Washington’s Birthday (third Monday in February); Memorial Day (last Monday in May); Independence Day (July 4); Labor Day (first Monday in September); Columbus Day (second Monday in October); Veterans Day (November 11); Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November); and Christmas Day (December 25).
Novelties means that term as defined under APA standard 87-1, 3.2, 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.3, 3.2.4, and 3.2.5 and all of the following:
(i) Toy plastic or paper caps for toy pistols in sheets, strips, rolls, or individual caps containing not more than .25 of a grain of explosive content per cap, in packages labeled to indicate the maximum explosive content per cap.
(ii) Toy pistols, toy cannons, toy canes, toy trick noisemakers, and toy guns in which toy caps as described in subparagraph (i) are used, that are constructed so that the hand cannot come in contact with the cap when in place for the explosion, and that are not designed to break apart or be separated so as to form a missile by the explosion.
(iii) Flitter sparklers in paper tubes not exceeding 1/8 inch in diameter.
(iv) Toy snakes not containing mercury, if packed in cardboard boxes with not more than 12 pieces per box for retail sale and if the manufacturer’s name and the quantity contained in each box are printed on the box; and toy smoke devices.
Special Effects means a combination of chemical elements or chemical compounds capable of burning independently of the oxygen of the atmosphere and designed and intended to produce an audible, visual, mechanical, or thermal effect as an integral part of a motion picture, radio, television, theatrical, or opera production or live entertainment.
(b) General prohibitions; exception.
No person shall ignite, discharge, or use fireworks within the Township at any time, except that:
(1) Fireworks may be discharged in strict compliance with any permit issued by the Township in accordance with the Act;
(2) Consumer fireworks may be discharged only on the day before, the day of, and the day after, a National holiday; and
(3) This subsection (b) shall not apply to low impact fireworks.
(c) Additional prohibitions.
(1) Consumer fireworks shall not be ignited, discharged, or used on public property (including without limitation public parks, streets, and rights-of-way), school property, church property, or the private property of another, without the express written permission from the person or entity legally in possession and control of that property to undertake such action.
(2) Consumer fireworks shall not be ignited, discharged, or used by a person under the influence of alcoholic liquor or a controlled substance or a combination of both.
(3) Low impact fireworks shall not be ignited, discharged, or used by a person under the influence of alcoholic liquor or a controlled substance or a combination of both
(d) Novelties not regulated.
This Section does not apply to novelties.
(e) Civil infraction; penalties; seizure of fireworks and payment of costs.
A violation of this article shall constitute a municipal civil infraction, subject to the relief provided under Section 1-9, and in addition to the fines set forth under said Section 1-9, if an enforcing official determines that a violation of this Section has occurred, the official may seize the fireworks as evidence of such violation and payment of all costs incurred by the Township or law enforcement personnel under the Act or this Section in securing, seizing, storing, and disposing of fireworks that are in violation of the Act or this Section shall be the responsibility of all persons found guilty, responsible, or liable for the violation. In recognition that the actual costs incurred by the Township and/or law enforcement personnel will include having the personnel, equipment, and facilities necessary to store fireworks in compliance with the Act and other laws and regulations, costs to be paid shall be determined in accordance with rates and methods established by resolution of the Township Board of Trustees.
Section 2 of Ordinance. Repealer.
All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or sections of the Charter Township of Independence Code of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are repealed only to the extent necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect.
Section 3 of Ordinance. Severability.
Should any section, subdivision, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance be declared by the courts to be invalid, the validity of the Ordinance as a whole, or in part, shall not be affected other than the part invalidated.
Section 4 of Ordinance. Savings.
All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this Ordinance takes effect, are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they were commenced.
Section 5 of Ordinance. Effective Date.
This ordinance shall be effective upon publication in the manner prescribed by law.
Section 6 of Ordinance. Enactment.
This Ordinance is declared to have been enacted by the Township Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting called and held on the 2nd day of October, 2012 and ordered to be given publication in the manner prescribed by law.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the ordinance set forth above was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting duly called and held on the 13th day of November, 2012.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC, Township Clerk
Introduced: 10/2/2012
First Read Published: 10/17/2012
Second Read Published: 11/21/2012
Adoption: 11/13/2012

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
BOARD & COMMITTEE
OPPORTUNITIES
Be advised that the Charter Township of Independence Board is seeking qualified residents for membership on various boards and committees. Applications are available on the Township’s website at www.twp.independence.mi.us or contact the Township Clerk’s office at 248-625-5114; Ext. 203 for further information.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
OCTOBER 24, 2012
A. A Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:35 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Lohmeier, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Carson, Petterson, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Susan Hendricks, Finance Director; Carol Gabris, Human Resource Director; Gregg Schultz, Schultz and Young, PC
Appointment of Acting Chair – Approved
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approved
E. AGENDA ITEMS AS STATED IN THE CALL OF THE MEETING:
1. Approval to Hold a Closed Session for the purpose of Union Negotiations as permitted by MCL 15.268(c)
The meeting RECESSED at 6:38 PM
The Meeting RECONVENED at 7:17
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
G. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
H. ADJOURNMENT: The Special Meeting adjourned at 7:18 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, October 31, 2012

NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2012
IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
To the Qualified Electors:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Election will be held in the:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
County of Oakland, State of Michigan
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2012
The polls will be open at 7 o’clock a.m. and will remain open until 8 o’clock p.m.
ALL POLLING PLACES ARE HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
BRAILLE AND AUDIO VERSIONS OF VOTING INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE
At the polling places listed below:
PRECINCT # POLLING LOCATION
1 St. Trinity Lutheran Church ?
7925 Sashabaw Rd.
2 First Congregational Church ?
5449 Clarkston Rd.
3 & 4 North Oaks Community Church ?
9600 Ortonville Rd.
5 Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church ?
6805 Bluegrass
6 Clarkston Community Church ?
6300 Clarkston Rd.
7 Clarkston Free Methodist Church ?
5482 Winell St. at Maybee Rd.
8 Maranatha Baptist Church ?
5790 Flemings Lake Rd.
9 & 10 Mt. Zion Church ? 4900 Maybee Rd.
11 Oakland Woods Baptist Church ?
5628 Maybee Rd.
12 Independence Township Public Library ?
6495 Clarkston Rd.
13 Carriage House @ Clintonwood Park ?
6000 Clarkston Rd.
14 Pine Knob Elementary School ?
6020 Sashabaw Rd.
Absent voter ballots may be obtained from:
Township Clerk
6483 Waldon Center Dr.
P.O. Box 69
Clarkston, Michigan 48347
The Tuesday, November 6, 2012 General Election will be conducted in all voting precincts of the Charter Township of Independence for the purpose of nominating candidates of all participating political parties for the following offices:
PRESIDENT / VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES;
CONGRESSIONAL: United States Senator; Representative in Congress 8th District;
LEGISLATIVE: Representative in State Legislature-43rd District;
MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION;
REGENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN;
TRUSTEE OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY;
GOVERNOR OF WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY;
COUNTY: County Executive; Prosecutor; Sheriff; Clerk/Register of Deeds; Treasurer; Water Resources Commissioner; and County Commissioner Districts 1 and 4;
TOWNSHIP: Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer and Trustee;
NON-PARTISAN JUDICIAL: Justice of the Supreme Court; Justice of the Supreme Court, Incumbent; Judge of the Court of Appeals, Incumbent 2nd District; Judge of the Circuit Court, Incumbent 6th Circuit; Judge of the Circuit Court, Non-Incumbent 6th Circuit; and Judge of Probate, Incumbent;
LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEMBER: Clarkston Community Schools; Lake Orion Community Schools; and Waterford School District
AND for the purpose of voting on the following proposals:
STATE:
PROPOSAL 12-1, A REFERENDUM ON PUBLIC ACT 4 OF 2011 ? THE EMERGENCY MANAGER LAW:
Public Act 4 of 2011 would:
– Establish criteria to assess the financial condition of local government units, including school districts.
– Authorize Governor to appoint an emergency manager (EM) upon state finding of a financial emergency, and allow the EM to act in place of local government officials.
– Require EM to develop financial and operating plans, which may include modification or termination of contracts, reorganization of government, and determination of expenditures, services, and use of assets until the emergency is resolved.
– Alternatively, authorize state-appointed review team to enter into a local government approved consent decree.
Should this law be approved?
Yes:
No:
PROPOSAL 12-2, A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING:
This proposal would:
– Grant public and private employees the constitutional right to organize and bargain collectively through labor unions.
– Invalidate existing or future state or local laws that limit the ability to join unions and bargain collectively, and to negotiate and enforce collective bargaining agreements, including employees? financial support of their labor unions. Laws may be enacted to prohibit public employees from striking.
– Override state laws that regulate hours and conditions of employment to the extent that those laws conflict with collective bargaining agreements. Define ’employer? as a person or entity employing one or more employees.
Should this law be approved?
Yes:
No:
PROPOSAL 12-3, A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH A STANDARD FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY:
This proposal would:
– Require electric utilities to provide at least 25% of their annual retail sales of electricity from renewable energy sources, which are wind, solar, biomass and hydropower, by 2025.
– Limit to not more than 1 per year electric utility rate increases charged to consumers only to achieve compliance with the renewable energy standard.
– Allow annual extensions of the deadline to meet the 25% standard in order to prevent rate increases over the 1% limit.
– Require the legislature to enact additional laws to encourage the use of Michigan made equipment and employment of Michigan residents.
Should this law be approved?
Yes:
No:
PROPOSAL 12-4, A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH THE MICHIGAN QUALITY HOME CARE COUNCIL AND PROVIDE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING FOR IN-HOME CARE WORKERS:
– Allow in-home care workers to bargain collectively with the Michigan Quality Home Care Council (MQHCC). Continue the current exclusive representative of in-home care workers until modified in accordance with labor laws.
– Require MQHCC to provide training for in-home care workers, create a registry of workers who pass background checks, and provide financial services to patients to manage the cost of in-home care.
– Preserve patients? rights to hire in-home care workers who are not referred from the MQHCC registry who are bargaining unit members.
– Authorize the MQHCC to set minimum compensation standards and terms and conditions of employment.
Should this law be approved?
Yes:
No:
PROPOSAL 12-5, A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO LIMIT THE ENACTMENT OF NEW TAXES BY STATE GOVERNMENT; and 12-6, A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF INTERNATIONAL BRIDGES AND TUNNELS:
This proposal would:
Require a 2/3 majority vote of the State House and the State Senate, or a statewide vote of the people at a November election, in order for the State of Michigan to impose new or additional taxes on taxpayers or expand the base of taxation or increasing the rate of taxation.
This section shall in in no way be construed to limit or modify tax limitations otherwise created in this Constitution.
Should this law be approved?
Yes:
No:
PROPOSAL 12-6, A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF INTERNATIONAL BRIDGES AND TUNNELS
This proposal would:
– Require the approval of a majority of voters at a statewide election and in each municipality where ‘new international bridges or tunnels for motor vehicles? are to be located before the State of Michigan may expend state funds or resources for acquiring land, designing, soliciting bids for, constructing, financing, or promoting new international bridges or tunnels.
– Create a definition of ‘new international bridges or tunnels for motor vehicles? that means, ‘any bridge or tunnel which is not open to the public and serving traffic as of January 1, 2012.?
Should this law be approved?
Yes:
No:
LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT: Waterford School District, OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL
This proposal will allow the school district to levy the statutory rate of 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation allowance and renews millage that will expire with the 2013 tax levy.
Shall the currently authorized millage rate limitation of 18 mills ($18.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Waterford School District, Oakland County, Michigan, be renewed for a period of 10 years, 2014 to 2013, inclusive, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in2014 is approximately $11,900,000 (this is a renewal of millage which will expire with the 2013 tax levy)?
Yes:
No:
DISTRICT LIBRARY:
Clarkston Independence District Library
Library Millage Proposal
Shall the Clarkston Independence District Library, County of Oakland, Michigan, levy an amount not to exceed 1.25 mills ($1.25 on each $1,000 of taxable value) against all taxable real and tangible personal property within the Clarkston Independence District Library District for a period of eight (8) years, 2012 to 2019, inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds for all District Library purposes authorized by law; and shall the District Library levy such new additional millage for said purpose? The estimate of the revenue the Clarkston Independence District Library will collect if the millage is approved and levied by the District Library in the 2012 calendar year is approximately $1,710,000. It is estimated that 99.4% of the annual millage revenue would be dispersed to the Clarkston Independence District Library for all District Library purposes authorized by law and, as required by law, 0.6% would be disbursed to the Charter Township of Independence Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority. The amount disbursed to the Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority shall be collected solely from properties within the Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority District.
Yes:
No:
COUNTY TREASURER’S STATEMENT
AS REQUIRED BY ACT NO. 62
OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1933 AS AMENDED
I, Andrew E. Meisner, County Treasurer of the County of Oakland, State of Michigan, do hereby certify that according to the records in my office, as of October 19, 2012, the total of all voted increases in the tax rate limitation above the 18 mills established by Section 6 of Article IX of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 affecting taxable property in the Township of Independence, in said County, is as follows:
VOTED YEARS INCREASE
LOCAL UNIT INCREASE EFFECTIVE
Township of 3.1688 Dec. 2008 ( 4 years)
Independence .4494 Dec. 2009 (10 years)
0.1 2008 ? 2017 Incl.
Clarkston Community 19.2491 2006 ? 2015
Schools (Non-Homestead)
Lake Orion Community 18.00 2005 ? 2014 Incl.
Schools (Non-Homestead)
2.25 2006 – 2014 Incl.
Waterford School 18.00 2004 ? 2013 Incl.
District
County School District
of Oakland County 3.6483 Unlimited County of Oakland .2415 2012 ? 2021 Incl.
Oakland Community 1.00 Unlimited
College .7811 Beg. 07/01/2012
(10 years) Andrew E. Meisner, Treasurer Dated: October 19, 2012
Oakland County
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
PUBLISHED & POSTED: Wednesday, October 24, 2012

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 7:00 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following cases:
Case #12-0017 Ratliff, Randall, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 8? FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT FRONT PORCH (CONSTRUCTION ALREADY STARTED)
5111 Iroquois Blvd, R-1A
Thendara Park Country Club, Lots 4, 5, 6 & Pt of Lot 3
08-11-284-021
Case #12-0018 Eagle Graphics, Petitioner for Everest Academy
APPLICANT REQUESTS THREE VARIANCES FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-838 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE:
1) ONE ADDITIONAL GROUND SIGN
2) HEIGHT VARIANCE OF 4 FEET
3) SIZE VARIANCE OF 116 SQ FT
5935 Clarkston Rd., R-1R / R1A
Legion of Christ, Inc., Everest Academy
08-16-476-004 and 08-21-226-001
Case #10-0006 Powers Real Estate Investments Co. II, LLC, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS EXTENSION OF VARIANCE PREVIOUSLY GRANTED ON 4/14/2010, FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-838 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW 6 (SIX) ADDITIONAL DIRECTIONAL SIGNS
5710, 5715, 5730 and 5750 Bella Rose Blvd., OS-2
08-15-376-006, 08-15-376-007
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
ACCURACY TEST
FOR THE
GENERAL ELECTION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2012
Notice is hereby given that the Charter Township of Independence will conduct a Public Accuracy Test of the computer equipment to be used for the tabulation of absentee and precinct ballots for the GENERAL ELECTION to be held Tuesday, November 6, 2012.
The test will take place at 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 1, 2012 in the Township Hall Board Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr. ? Clarkston, Michigan 48346.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Clerk
PUBLISHED & POSTED: Wednesday, October 24, 2012

NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2012
IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
To the Qualified Electors:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Election will be held in the:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
County of Oakland, State of Michigan
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2012
The polls will be open at 7 o’clock a.m. and will remain open until 8 o’clock p.m.
ALL POLLING PLACES ARE HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
BRAILLE AND AUDIO VERSIONS OF VOTING INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE
At the polling places listed below:
PRECINCT # POLLING LOCATION
1 St. Trinity Lutheran Church ?
7925 Sashabaw Rd.
2 First Congregational Church ?
5449 Clarkston Rd.
3 & 4 North Oaks Community Church ?
9600 Ortonville Rd.
5 Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church ?
6805 Bluegrass
6 Clarkston Community Church ?
6300 Clarkston Rd.
7 Clarkston Free Methodist Church ?
5482 Winell St. at Maybee Rd.
8 Maranatha Baptist Church ?
5790 Flemings Lake Rd.
9 & 10 Mt. Zion Church ? 4900 Maybee Rd.
11 Oakland Woods Baptist Church ?
5628 Maybee Rd.
12 Independence Township Public Library ?
6495 Clarkston Rd.
13 Carriage House @ Clintonwood Park ?
6000 Clarkston Rd.
14 Pine Knob Elementary School ?
6020 Sashabaw Rd.
Absent voter ballots may be obtained from:
Township Clerk
6483 Waldon Center Dr.
P.O. Box 69
Clarkston, Michigan 48347
The Tuesday, November 6, 2012 General Election will be conducted in all voting precincts of the Charter Township of Independence for the purpose of nominating candidates of all participating political parties for the following offices:
PRESIDENT / VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES;
CONGRESSIONAL: United States Senator; Representative in Congress 8th District;
LEGISLATIVE: Representative in State Legislature-43rd District;
MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION;
REGENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN;
TRUSTEE OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY;
GOVERNOR OF WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY;
COUNTY: County Executive; Prosecutor; Sheriff; Clerk/Register of Deeds; Treasurer; Water Resources Commissioner; and County Commissioner Districts 1 and 4;
TOWNSHIP: Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer and Trustee;
NON-PARTISAN JUDICIAL: Justice of the Supreme Court; Justice of the Supreme Court, Incumbent; Judge of the Court of Appeals, Incumbent 2nd District; Judge of the Circuit Court, Incumbent 6th Circuit; Judge of the Circuit Court, Non-Incumbent 6th Circuit; and Judge of Probate, Incumbent;
LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEMBER: Clarkston Community Schools; Lake Orion Community Schools; and Waterford School District
AND for the purpose of voting on the following proposals:
STATE:
PROPOSAL 12-1, A REFERENDUM ON PUBLIC ACT 4 OF 2011 ? THE EMERGENCY MANAGER LAW:
Public Act 4 of 2011 would:
– Establish criteria to assess the financial condition of local government units, including school districts.
– Authorize Governor to appoint an emergency manager (EM) upon state finding of a financial emergency, and allow the EM to act in place of local government officials.
– Require EM to develop financial and operating plans, which may include modification or termination of contracts, reorganization of government, and determination of expenditures, services, and use of assets until the emergency is resolved.
– Alternatively, authorize state-appointed review team to enter into a local government approved consent decree.
Should this law be approved?
Yes:
No:
PROPOSAL 12-2, A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING:
This proposal would:
– Grant public and private employees the constitutional right to organize and bargain collectively through labor unions.
– Invalidate existing or future state or local laws that limit the ability to join unions and bargain collectively, and to negotiate and enforce collective bargaining agreements, including employees? financial support of their labor unions. Laws may be enacted to prohibit public employees from striking.
– Override state laws that regulate hours and conditions of employment to the extent that those laws conflict with collective bargaining agreements. Define ’employer? as a person or entity employing one or more employees.
Should this law be approved?
Yes:
No:
PROPOSAL 12-3, A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH A STANDARD FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY:
This proposal would:
– Require electric utilities to provide at least 25% of their annual retail sales of electricity from renewable energy sources, which are wind, solar, biomass and hydropower, by 2025.
– Limit to not more than 1 per year electric utility rate increases charged to consumers only to achieve compliance with the renewable energy standard.
– Allow annual extensions of the deadline to meet the 25% standard in order to prevent rate increases over the 1% limit.
– Require the legislature to enact additional laws to encourage the use of Michigan made equipment and employment of Michigan residents.
Should this law be approved?
Yes:
No:
PROPOSAL 12-4, A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH THE MICHIGAN QUALITY HOME CARE COUNCIL AND PROVIDE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING FOR IN-HOME CARE WORKERS:
– Allow in-home care workers to bargain collectively with the Michigan Quality Home Care Council (MQHCC). Continue the current exclusive representative of in-home care workers until modified in accordance with labor laws.
– Require MQHCC to provide training for in-home care workers, create a registry of workers who pass background checks, and provide financial services to patients to manage the cost of in-home care.
– Preserve patients? rights to hire in-home care workers who are not referred from the MQHCC registry who are bargaining unit members.
– Authorize the MQHCC to set minimum compensation standards and terms and conditions of employment.
Should this law be approved?
Yes:
No:
PROPOSAL 12-5, A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO LIMIT THE ENACTMENT OF NEW TAXES BY STATE GOVERNMENT; and 12-6, A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF INTERNATIONAL BRIDGES AND TUNNELS:
This proposal would:
Require a 2/3 majority vote of the State House and the State Senate, or a statewide vote of the people at a November election, in order for the State of Michigan to impose new or additional taxes on taxpayers or expand the base of taxation or increasing the rate of taxation.
This section shall in in no way be construed to limit or modify tax limitations otherwise created in this Constitution.
Should this law be approved?
Yes:
No:
LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT: Waterford School District, OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL
This proposal will allow the school district to levy the statutory rate of 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation allowance and renews millage that will expire with the 2013 tax levy.
Shall the currently authorized millage rate limitation of 18 mills ($18.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Waterford School District, Oakland County, Michigan, be renewed for a period of 10 years, 2014 to 2013, inclusive, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in2014 is approximately $11,900,000 (this is a renewal of millage which will expire with the 2013 tax levy)?
Yes:
No:
DISTRICT LIBRARY:
Clarkston Independence District Library
Library Millage Proposal
Shall the Clarkston Independence District Library, County of Oakland, Michigan, levy an amount not to exceed 1.25 mills ($1.25 on each $1,000 of taxable value) against all taxable real and tangible personal property within the Clarkston Independence District Library District for a period of eight (8) years, 2012 to 2019, inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds for all District Library purposes authorized by law; and shall the District Library levy such new additional millage for said purpose? The estimate of the revenue the Clarkston Independence District Library will collect if the millage is approved and levied by the District Library in the 2012 calendar year is approximately $1,710,000. It is estimated that 99.4% of the annual millage revenue would be dispersed to the Clarkston Independence District Library for all District Library purposes authorized by law and, as required by law, 0.6% would be disbursed to the Charter Township of Independence Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority. The amount disbursed to the Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority shall be collected solely from properties within the Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority District.
Yes:
No:
COUNTY TREASURER’S STATEMENT
AS REQUIRED BY ACT NO. 62
OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1933 AS AMENDED
I, Andrew E. Meisner, County Treasurer of the County of Oakland, State of Michigan, do hereby certify that according to the records in my office, as of October 19, 2012, the total of all voted increases in the tax rate limitation above the 18 mills established by Section 6 of Article IX of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 affecting taxable property in the Township of Independence, in said County, is as follows:
VOTED YEARS INCREASE
LOCAL UNIT INCREASE EFFECTIVE
Township of 3.1688 Dec. 2008 ( 4 years)
Independence .4494 Dec. 2009 (10 years)
0.1 2008 ? 2017 Incl.
Clarkston Community 19.2491 2006 ? 2015
Schools (Non-Homestead)
Lake Orion Community 18.00 2005 ? 2014 Incl.
Schools (Non-Homestead)
2.25 2006 – 2014 Incl.
Waterford School 18.00 2004 ? 2013 Incl.
District
County School District
of Oakland County 3.6483 Unlimited County of Oakland .2415 2012 ? 2021 Incl.
Oakland Community 1.00 Unlimited
College .7811 Beg. 07/01/2012
(10 years) Andrew E. Meisner, Treasurer Dated: October 19, 2012
Oakland County
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
PUBLISHED & POSTED: Wednesday, October 24, 2012

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
October 16, 2012
A. A Regular General Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:00 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Wallace
Absent: Petterson, Rosso, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Gregg Schultz, Schultz and Young, P.C.; Bart Clark, Superintendent; Carol Gabris, Human Resources Director; Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director; Dick Carlisle, Carlisle/Wortman & Associates; Steve Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, PC; Dick Carlisle, Carlisle/Wortman Associates; Jane Graham, Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc.
Appointment of Acting Chair: Approved
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA as amended
E. CLOSED SESSION: Union Negotiations as Permitted by MCL 15.268(c)
The Regular General Meeting RECESSED at 6:03 PM
The Regular General Meeting RECONVENED at 7:31 PM
F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Curt Carson, Treasurer recognized the Clarkston High School Wolves; Bart Clark introduced Lt. Dirk Feneley as the new commander of Independence Township’s Oakland County Sheriff’s sub-station.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Superintendent’s Report (Bart Clark, Superintendent) ? Noted and Filed
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of CDBG Budget Amendment
2. Approval of Deer Lake Beach Planting Project – Removed
3. Approval of Budget Amendment for Senior Study ? Removed
4. Approval of Board of Trustee’s Regular Meeting; September 18, 2012
5. Approval of Board of Trustee’s Special Meeting; September 25, 2012
6. Approval to Approve Off-Site Back-up System for Township Servers – Removed
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of CDBG Budget Amendment
2. Approval of Deer Lake Beach Planting Project – Removed
3. Request for Budget Amendment for Senior Study ? No Action Taken
6. Approval to Approve Off-Site Back-up System for Township Servers – Removed
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
7. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run and Payroll in the Amount of $824,900.90
1. Approval of Second Reading of the Third Amendment to the McLaren Health Care PUD
2. Approval of Amendment to the Liquor License Policy
3. Approval of Elimination of Longevity Payments for Non-Union Employees
4. Approval of Budget Amendment to Appropriate Funding to Parks, Recreation & Seniors
5. Adoption of Proposed Capital Improvement Plan
8. Approval of Library Roof Maintenance Contractor Selection
9. Approval of Library HVAC Ductwork Maintenance Contractor Selection
6. Adoption of Township Hall Utilization Policy
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Monthly Report Building Department for September 2012
2. Report: Senior Advisory Committee Minutes of September 12, 2012
3. Report: Filling of Approved Clerk Position at DPW
4. Communication: Michigan Liquor Control Commission with Reference to M-15, LLC
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular General Meeting adjourned at 10:05 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, October 24, 2012

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at its regular meeting on October 2, 2012, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Certain Provisions of the Charter Township Code, as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. ___________
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE INDEPENDENCE CHARTER TOWNSHIP CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 30, ‘OFFENSES,? ARTICLE VI, ‘OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC SAFETY,? TO ADD A NEW SECTION 30-159, ‘FIREWORKS,? IN ORDER TO INCORPORATE CHANGES TO STATE LAW REGARDING FIREWORKS AND TO ESTABLISH THAT IGNITION AND DISCHARGE OF CONSUMER FIREWORKS IS NOT PERMITTED IN THE TOWNSHIP EXCEPT ON CERTAIN DAYS.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
Section 1 of Ordinance. Ordinance Amendment.
Chapter 30, ‘Offenses,? Article VI, ‘Offenses Against Public Safety,? of the Independence Charter Township Code is hereby amended by adding a new section, to be numbered 30-159, which said section reads as follows:
Sec. 30-159. Fireworks.
(a) Definitions.
As used in this Section, the following words and phrases have the meanings set forth herein:
Act means the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act, Public Act No. 256 of 2011, MCL 28.451 et seq., as amended.
APA standard 87-1 means 2001 APA standard 87-1, standard for construction and approval for transportation of fireworks, novelties, and theatrical pyrotechnics, published by the American pyrotechnics association of Bethesda, Maryland.
Articles pyrotechnic means pyrotechnic devices for professional use that are similar to consumer fireworks in chemical composition and construction but not intended for consumer use, that meet the weight limits for consumer fireworks but are not labeled as such, and that are classified as UN0431 or UN0432 under 49 CFR 172.101.
Consumer fireworks means fireworks devices that are designed to produce visible effects by combustion, that are required to comply with the construction, chemical composition, and labeling regulations promulgated by the United States consumer product safety commission under 16 CFR parts 1500 and 1507, and that are listed in APA standard 87-1, 3.1.2, 3.1.3, or 3.5. Consumer fireworks does not include low-impact fireworks.
Display fireworks means large fireworks devices that are explosive materials intended for use in fireworks displays and designed to produce visible or audible effects by combustion, deflagration, or detonation, as provided in 27 CFR 555.11, 49 CFR 172, and APA standard 87-1, 4.1.
Firework or fireworks means any composition or device, except for a starting pistol, a flare gun, or a flare, designed for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, deflagration, or detonation. Fireworks consist of consumer fireworks low-impact fireworks, articles pyrotechnic, display fireworks, and special effects.
Low-impact fireworks means ground and handheld sparkling devices as that phrase is defined under APA standard 87-1, 3.1, 3.1.1.1 to 3.1.1.8, and 3.5.
National holiday means New Year’s Day (January 1); Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr (third Monday in January); Washington’s Birthday (third Monday in February); Memorial Day (last Monday in May); Independence Day (July 4); Labor Day (first Monday in September); Columbus Day (second Monday in October); Veterans Day (November 11); Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November); and Christmas Day (December 25).
Novelties means that term as defined under APA standard 87-1, 3.2, 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.3, 3.2.4, and 3.2.5 and all of the following:
(i) Toy plastic or paper caps for toy pistols in sheets, strips, rolls, or individual caps containing not more than .25 of a grain of explosive content per cap, in packages labeled to indicate the maximum explosive content per cap.
(ii) Toy pistols, toy cannons, toy canes, toy trick noisemakers, and toy guns in which toy caps as described in subparagraph (i) are used, that are constructed so that the hand cannot come in contact with the cap when in place for the explosion, and that are not designed to break apart or be separated so as to form a missile by the explosion.
(iii) Flitter sparklers in paper tubes not exceeding 1/8 inch in diameter.
(iv) Toy snakes not containing mercury, if packed in cardboard boxes with not more than 12 pieces per box for retail sale and if the manufacturer’s name and the quantity contained in each box are printed on the box; and toy smoke devices.
Special Effects means a combination of chemical elements or chemical compounds capable of burning independently of the oxygen of the atmosphere and designed and intended to produce an audible, visual, mechanical, or thermal effect as an integral part of a motion picture, radio, television, theatrical, or opera production or live entertainment.
(b) General prohibitions; exception.
No person shall ignite, discharge, or use fireworks within the Township at any time, except that:
(1) Fireworks may be discharged in strict compliance with any permit issued by the Township in accordance with the Act;
(2) Consumer fireworks may be discharged only on the day before, the day of, and the day after, a National holiday; and
(3) This subsection (b) shall not apply to low impact fireworks.
(c) Additional prohibitions.
(1) Consumer fireworks shall not be ignited, discharged, or used on public property (including without limitation public parks, streets, and rights-of-way), school property, church property, or the private property of another, without the express written permission from the person or entity legally in possession and control of that property to undertake such action.
(2) Consumer fireworks shall not be ignited, discharged, or used by a person under the influence of alcoholic liquor or a controlled substance or a combination of both.
(3) Low impact fireworks shall not be ignited, discharged, or used by a person under the influence of alcoholic liquor or a controlled substance or a combination of both
(d) Novelties not regulated.
This Section does not apply to novelties.
(e) Civil infraction; penalties; seizure of fireworks and payment of costs.
A violation of this article shall constitute a municipal civil infraction, subject to the relief provided under Section 1-9, and in addition to the fines set forth under said Section 1-9, if an enforcing official determines that a violation of this Section has occurred, the official may seize the fireworks as evidence of such violation and payment of all costs incurred by the Township or law enforcement personnel under the Act or this Section in securing, seizing, storing, and disposing of fireworks that are in violation of the Act or this Section shall be the responsibility of all persons found guilty, responsible, or liable for the violation. In recognition that the actual costs incurred by the Township and/or law enforcement personnel will include having the personnel, equipment, and facilities necessary to store fireworks in compliance with the Act and other laws and regulations, costs to be paid shall be determined in accordance with rates and methods established by resolution of the Township Board of Trustees.
Section 2 of Ordinance. Repealer.
All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or sections of the Charter Township of Independence Code of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are repealed only to the extent necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect.
Section 3 of Ordinance. Severability.
Should any section, subdivision, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance be declared by the courts to be invalid, the validity of the Ordinance as a whole, or in part, shall not be affected other than the part invalidated.
Section 4 of Ordinance. Savings.
All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this Ordinance takes effect, are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they were commenced.
Section 5 of Ordinance. Effective Date.
This ordinance shall be effective upon publication in the manner prescribed by law.
Section 6 of Ordinance. Enactment.
This Ordinance is declared to have been enacted by the Township Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting called and held on the _____ day of ______________________, 2012, and ordered to be given publication in the manner prescribed by law.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC, Township Clerk
First Read Published: 10/17/2012

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Hall Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC # 2002-029 & 2003-031
Zervous Equities., Petitioner
REQUESTING PERMISSION TO AMEND..PRD Concept Development Plan
Common Description: Maybee Road east of Clintonville
Eagle Ridge LLC
265.28 acres PRD zoning
08-36-201-008
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Walden Center Drive PO Box 69., Clarkston, MI 48347 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 6258111.
Barbara A Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE BOARD
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING PUBLIC HEARING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2012
7:30 PM
TOWNSHIP HALL MEETING ROOM
(248) 625-5114
Be advised that the Charter Township of Independence Board will hold a Special Meeting at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 in the Township Board Meeting Room at Township Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Independence Township, Michigan, for the purpose of holding a public hearing for the presentation of the 2013 Charter Township of Independence Budget.
This notice is hereby posted as required by Section 4 of the Open Meetings Act, (MCLA 15.261 et seq.)
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
PUBLISHED: Wednesday, October 17, 2012

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
October 9, 2012
A. A Regular Budget Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL:Present: Carson (Arrived 7:02 PM),
Lohmeier, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Petterson, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Susan Hendricks, Finance Director; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst
Appointment of Acting Chair: Approved
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: No motion made to approve agenda
Treasurer Carson arrived at 7:02 PM
E. CLOSED SESSION: None requested
F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Budget: Water and Sewer
a. Approval of 2013 Sewer Rates
The meeting RECESSED at 8:35 PM
The meeting RECONVENED at 8:40 PM
Trustee Rosso left at 9:27 PM
b. Approval of 2013 Water Rates
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Approval of 2012 Cemetery Rates
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of 2013 Holiday Schedule
2. Approval of Emergency Pump Repair over $5,000
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS: None
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members discussed various topics.
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: August 2012 Monthly Report, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Budget Meeting adjourned at 10:05 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, October 17, 2012

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
October 2, 2012
A. A Regular General Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Petterson, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Bart Clark, Superintendent; Joe Barnhart, Cable Access Program Manager; Randy Ford, Hubbell, Roth & Clark; Steven Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, P.C.
Appointment of Acting Chair: Approved
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As amended
E. CLOSED SESSION: None requested
F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Bart Clark: Rotary Wine Tasting Event on November 1, 2012; Joe Wauldron: Farmer’s Market; Barb Pallotta, Clerk: Mailing of Absent Voter Ballots on Friday, October 5th.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Superintendent’s Report
2. Report: Annual Report; Clarkston Public Access Television Committee
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Request to Adopt Open Burning Policy
PUBLIC COMMENT: Michael Catana; Dan Wheeler; Sandra Boggemes; Dave Barran; Larry Brown; John Keusch; Sam Moraco; Tracy Flood
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Request to Approve Additional Expenses for Independence Television Reconstruction Project – Removed
2. Approval Minutes of Board of Trustee’s Regular Budget Meeting; August 28, 2012
3. Approval Minutes of Board of Trustee’s Regular Budget Meeting; September 14, 2012
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Additional Expenses for Independence Television Reconstruction Project ? Removed
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of 1st Reading of Proposed Fireworks Ordinance
2. Approval Official Payments Service Agreement: Agenda Addition
3. Approval of Tri-Party Program Agreement for Installation of Traffic Signal Light at Flemings Lake and Sashabaw Roads
4. Request to Approve 2012 Cemetery Rates: Carryover item to October 9, 2012 Regular Budget Meeting
5. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run and Payroll in the Amount of $830,177.82
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members discussed various topics.
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Park, Recreation & Seniors Advisor Committee Minutes of July 19, 2012
2. Report: Annual Report; Clarkston Public Access Television Committee
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular General Meeting adjourned at 9:43 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, October 10, 2012

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
A. A Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:37 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Petterson, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Carol Gabris, Human Resource Director; Steve Ronk, Fire Chief; Mitch Petterson, Deputy Fire Chief; Gary Sharp, Deputy Fire Chief; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst; Kristen Sieloff, Assessor
Appointment of Acting Chair – Approved
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approved
E. AGENDA ITEMS AS STATED IN THE CALL OF THE MEETING:
1. Approval of Contract with Lee Hecht Harrison, LLC
2. Review of 2013 Fire Department Budget
3. Approval of 2012 Millage Rates for 2013 Budget
4. Approval of Scheduling a Special Meeting on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 7:30 PM in the Township hall Meeting Room for the Purpose of Holding a Public Hearing for the 2013 Budget.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
G. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members discussed various topics.
H. ADJOURNMENT: The Special Meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, June 27, 2012

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
SEPTEMBER 4, 2012
A. A Regular General Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Petterson (Arrived: 7:40 PM) Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Bart Clark, Superintendent; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Carol Gabris, Human Resources Director; Gregg Schultz, Schultz & Young, PC
Appointment of Acting Chair – Approved
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approved
E. CLOSED SESSION: None
F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Superintendent’s Report
Trustee Petterson arrived at 7:40 PM
Power Outage 8:00 PM ? 8:02 PM
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Next Steps for the Building, Planning and Zoning Department:
Public Comment: Joe Wauldron; Kevin Rittenhouse; Joan McCrary; Mike Clark; Patrick Bayley; Tim Affolder; Darwin Moore; Fred Ritter; Rae Luallen
a. Motion to Adopt Proposed Recommendation Submitted by Township Superintendent ? Failed
b. Motion to Immediately Terminate all of David Belcher ? Failed
c. Motion to Hire a Building Inspector ? Carried
d. Motion to Reclassify the Current Building Official as the Building Inspector – Failed K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval to Accept Proposal for OPEB Study, Prepare Excel-Based Model and Authorize Clarkston Independence District Library to Expand Scope of Work
2. Approval to Authorize Filling of DPW Clerk Position
3. Approval Minutes of Board of Trustee’s Regular Meeting; August 14, 2012
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
The meeting RECESSED at 10:02 PM
The meeting RECONVENED at 10:10 PM
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Budget Amendment #11
2. Approval of Request to Direct Township Attorney to Determine Years of Service as it Applies to Elected Officials Retirement Health Care
3. Approval of Request for Additional Funding for Costs Associated with RFP for Library HVAC Ductwork Repair
4. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run and Payroll in the amount of $1,025,026.64
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members discussed various topics.
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Monthly Financial Update ? July 2012
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular General Meeting adjourned at 10:46 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, September 12, 2012

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, October 3, 2012, 7:00 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following case:
Case #12-0016 Lewis, Earl and Janet, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST A 14? FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT COVERED FRONT PORCH ON NON-CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
8290 Park Dr., R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club Sub No 2, Lots 47, 48 & 49
08-13-151-045
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
AUGUST 28, 2012
A. A Regular General Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Petterson, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Superintendent; Steve Ronk, Fire Chief; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Carol Gabris, Human Resources Director; Ken Elwart,Director PR&S
Appointment of Acting Chair – Approved
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approved as amended.
E. CLOSED SESSION: None
F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: 2012 Second Quarter Investment Report (Curt Carson, Treasurer)
2. Superintendent’s Report (Bart Clark, Superintendent)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Next Steps for the Building, Planning and Zoning Department (Barbara Pallotta, Clerk; Bart Clark, Superintendent-Postponed to the September 4, 2012 Regular General Meeting
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval to Update Meters in Independence Woods Mobile Home Prk, Sole Source Provider
2. Acceptance of Second Quarter Investment Report
3. Approval to Solicit External Candidates for the Senior Center Position
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Contract
2. Approval of Request to Direct Township Attorney to Draft Proposed Fireworks Ordinance
3. Request to Amend Liquor License Policy – No action taken
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members discussed various topics.
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: July 2012 Month End Report; Building Department
2. Report: May 2012 Monthly Report; Oakland County Sheriff’s Office
3. Communication: 2012/2013 Clinton Oakland Sewage Disposal Rates
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Budget Meeting adjourned at 8:51 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, September 5, 2012

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
AUGUST 21, 2012
A. A Regular Budget Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:04 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Petterson, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Lt. Mark Gardner, Oakland County Sub Station Commander; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst
Appointment of Acting Chair – Approved
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approved as presented.
E. CLOSED SESSION: None
F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Police Budget; Lt. Mark Gardner, Oakland County Substation Commander
2. Township Hall Budget; Linda Richardson, DPW Director
3. Safety Path Budget; Linda Richardson, DPW Director
4. Street Lighting; Linda Richardson, DPW Director
5. Facilities and Maintenance Budget; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst
6. Supervisor Budget; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst
7. Data Processing; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst
8. Drainage Budget; Rick Yaeger Budget Analyst
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Board of Trustees? Regular Budget Meeting Minutes; July 31, 2012 – Removed
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Board of Trustees? Regular Budget Meeting Minutes; July 31, 2012 – Approved
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Request to Eliminate Administrative Fees; Neil Wallace, Trustee
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members discussed various topics.
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS: None
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Budget Meeting adjourned at 9:23 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, August 29, 2012

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
AUGUST 14, 2012
A. A Regular General Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:31 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Petterson, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Bart Clark, Superintendent; Carol Gabris, Human Resources Director; Ken Elwert, Director PR&S; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst
Appointment of Acting Chair – Approved
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approved as amended
E. CLOSED SESSION: None
F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Joette Kunse; Treasurer Carson
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Darwin Moore; Rae Luallen
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: CIP Status Report (Bart Clark, Superintendent)
2. Superintendent’s Report (Bart Clark, Superintendent)
Public Comment: Darwin Moore
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Change Bid Award for Cable TV Purchase
2. Approval of SMART Contract for Municipal Credits
3. Award of Bid for Fall Recreation Guide
4. Request to Approve Purchase of 2012 GMC Sierra for Bay Court – Removed
5. Approval to Amend Parks, Recreation & Seniors Budget; Softball
6. Appointment of Member to Parks, Recreation & Seniors Advisory Board
7. Approval of Budget Adjustments #4
8. Approval of Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes; July 3, 2012
9. Approval of Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes; July 17, 2012
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Request to Approve Purchase of 2012 GMC Sierra for Bay Court – Removed
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Medical Insurance Offer to Non-Union Employees
2. Award of Bid for Dock at Deer Lake Beach
3. Award of Bid for Renovation of Deer Lake Beach Lifeguard Hut
4. Waiver of Bid Policy and Approve Purchase of Senior Center Expansion Plans and Renderings
5. Approval of Budget Amendment #10; Part 3
6. Approval of Contract for IT Service Provider
7. Approval to Eliminate Superintendent Position
8. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run and Payroll in the Amount of $1,103,485.82
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members discussed various topics.
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS: None
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Budget Meeting adjourned at 10:10 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, August 22, 2012

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
OAKLAND COUNTY
2012-2013 THENDARA SNOW REMOVAL AND SALTING PROPOSAL ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids shall be received at the Charter Township of Independence offices, 6483 Waldon Center Dr. ? P.O. Box 69 – Clarkston MI 48347 until:
Friday, September 28, 2012 at 2:00 P.M.
at which time, all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive or not waive irregularities in bids or bidding procedures, and to accept or further negotiate price, terms or conditions of any bid determined by the Township to be in its best interest whether or not the lowest bid.
Bid documents may be obtained from the Township Clerk’s Office or the MITN website.
Barbara A. Pallotta
Independence Township Clerk
PUBLISHED: August 22, 2012

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
AUGUST 14, 2012
A. A Regular General Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:31 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Petterson, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Bart Clark, Superintendent; Carol Gabris, Human Resources Director; Ken Elwert, Director PR&S; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst
Appointment of Acting Chair – Approved
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approved as amended
E. CLOSED SESSION: None
F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Joette Kunse; Treasurer Carson
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Darwin Moore; Rae Luallen
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: CIP Status Report (Bart Clark, Superintendent)
2. Superintendent’s Report (Bart Clark, Superintendent)
Public Comment: Darwin Moore
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Change Bid Award for Cable TV Purchase
2. Approval of SMART Contract for Municipal Credits
3. Award of Bid for Fall Recreation Guide
4. Request to Approve Purchase of 2012 GMC Sierra for Bay Court – Removed
5. Approval to Amend Parks, Recreation & Seniors Budget; Softball
6. Appointment of Member to Parks, Recreation & Seniors Advisory Board
7. Approval of Budget Adjustments #4
8. Approval of Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes; July 3, 2012
9. Approval of Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes; July 17, 2012
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Request to Approve Purchase of 2012 GMC Sierra for Bay Court – Removed
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Medical Insurance Offer to Non-Union Employees
2. Award of Bid for Dock at Deer Lake Beach
3. Award of Bid for Renovation of Deer Lake Beach Lifeguard Hut
4. Waiver of Bid Policy and Approve Purchase of Senior Center Expansion Plans and Renderings
5. Approval of Budget Amendment #10; Part 3
6. Approval of Contract for IT Service Provider
7. Approval to Eliminate Superintendent Position
8. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run and Payroll in the Amount of $1,103,485.82
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members discussed various topics.
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS: None
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Budget Meeting adjourned at 10:10 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, August 22, 2012

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF
INDEPENDENCE IS SEEKING BIDS FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEM:
Purchase of new 20 x 12 retractable awning to be installed on senior center rear deck similar or equal to: (Modern Unlimited) with 3 arm system frame with built in hood cover that wraps around the roller tube. Bids should include materials, installation and all permit fees.
This project is Federally Funded. The Contractor and Subcontractors on this project must comply with HUD contract provisions 24CFR part 85.36(i). This municipality is an equal opportunity employer, businesses owned by women or minorities are strongly encouraged to bid. Contractor must be licensed and insured. Independence Twp. is tax exempt.
Detailed specifications and packet can be picked up at the Independence Twp. Senior Adult Activity Center 6000 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48348 or e-mailed upon request. For more information contact Barbara Rollin, Senior Center Coordinator at 248-625-8231. Please send in your sealed bid in an envelope clearly marked ‘Senior Center Dishwasher or Awing? to: Charter Township of Independence, P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 31, 2012 in the Clerk’s office and will be opened shortly after.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF
INDEPENDENCE IS SEEKING BIDS FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEM:
Purchase and installation of new dishwasher similar or equal to: Commercial Jackson 70 inch built in stainless steel dishwasher 208/230V with dimensions of width: 24 3/16?, Depth: 25 2/8? and height33 5/16?. Bids should include materials and installation.
This project is Federally Funded. The Contractor and Subcontractors on this project must comply with HUD contract provisions 24CFR part 85.36(i). This municipality is an equal opportunity employer, businesses owned by women or minorities are strongly encouraged to bid. Contractor must be licensed and insured. Independence Twp. is tax exempt.
Detailed specifications and packet can be picked up at the Independence Twp. Senior Adult Activity Center 6000 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48348 or e-mailed upon request. For more information contact Barbara Rollin at 248-625-8231. Please send in your sealed bid in an envelope clearly marked ‘Senior Center Dishwasher or Awing? to: Charter Township of Independence, P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 31, 2012 in the Clerk’s office and will be opened shortly after.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, September 5, 2012, 7:00 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following case:
Case #12-0015 DeNio, Matthew and Jennifer,
Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST A 45? FRONT YARD (R.O.W.) SETBACK VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-837 2. (i) OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION TO AN EXISTING FRONT PORCH AND 2ND STORY DECK (CONSTRUCTION ALREADY STARTED)
9260 Pine Knob Rd., R1R
08-11-100-036
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
JULY 31, 2012
A. A Regular Budget Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:09 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Rosso (arrived at 7:22 p.m.), Wallace
Absent: Petterson, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst; Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director; Kristen Sieloff, Assessor; Dave Belcher, Building, Planning & Zoning Director
Appointment of Acting Chair – Approved
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approved as amended
E. CLOSED SESSION: None
F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Barb Pallotta, Clerk reported that the Clerk’s office will be open Saturday, August 4th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm to issue absent voter ballots for the August 7th Primary Election and provided an update on the recent precinct relocations.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Sandy Boggemes discussed her disappointment in the failure of the ordinance revision related to open burning.
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: CIP Plan: (Bart Clark, Superintendent) ? Removed
Larry Rosso, Trustee arrived at 7:22 pm.
2. Budget: Parks, Recreation & Seniors (Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director)
3. Budget: Assessing (Kristen Sieloff, Assessor)
4. Budget: Board of Review (Kristen Sieloff, Assessor)
5. Budget: Human Resources (Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst)
6. Budget: Building Department (Dave Belcher, Building, Planning & Zoning Director)
7. Budget: Clerk (Barb Pallotta, Clerk)
8. Budget: Elections (Barb Pallotta, Clerk)
9. Budget: Treasurer (Curt Carson, Treasurer)
10. Discussion Regarding Facilities & Maintenance Department (Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Cable TV Budget Adjustment
2. Approval of Clarkston Area Youth Assistance Annual Donation of $4,000.00
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run and Payroll in the Amount of $1,356,834.25
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members discussed various topics.
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS: None
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Budget Meeting adjourned at 9:13 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, August 8, 2012

NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2012
IN THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
To the Qualified Electors:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Election will be held in the:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
County of Oakland, State of Michigan
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2012
The polls will be open at 7 o’clock a.m. and will remain open until 8 o’clock p.m.
ALL POLLING PLACES ARE HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
BRAILLE AND AUDIO VERSIONS OF VOTING INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE
At the polling places listed below:
PRECINCT # POLLING LOCATION
1 St. Trinity Lutheran Church ?
7925 Sashabaw Rd.
2 First Congregational Church ?
5449 Clarkston Rd.
3 & 4 North Oaks Community Church ?
9600 Ortonville Rd.
5 Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church ?
6805 Bluegrass
6 Clarkston Community Church ?
6300 Clarkston Rd.
7 Clarkston Free Methodist Church ?
5482 Winell St. at Maybee Rd.
8 Maranatha Baptist Church ?
5790 Flemings Lake Rd.
9 & 10 Mt. Zion Church ? 4900 Maybee Rd.
11 Oakland Woods Baptist Church ?
5628 Maybee Rd.
12 Independence Township Public Library ?
6495 Clarkston Rd.
13 Carriage House @ Clintonwood Park ?
6000 Clarkston Rd.
14 Pine Knob Elementary School ?
6020 Sashabaw Rd.
Absent voter ballots may be obtained from:
Township Clerk
6483 Waldon Center Dr.
P.O. Box 69
Clarkston, Michigan 48347
The Tuesday, August 7, 2012 Primary Election will be conducted in all voting precincts of the Charter Township of Independence for the purpose of nominating candidates of all participating political parties for the following offices:
CONGRESSIONAL: United States Senator; Representative in Congress 8th District;
LEGISLATIVE: Representative in State Legislature-43rd District;
COUNTY: County Executive; Prosecuting Attorney; Sheriff; Clerk/Register of Deeds; Treasurer; Water Resources Commissioner; and County Commissioner Districts 1 and 4;
JUDICIAL: Judge of Circuit Court – 6th District (Non-Incumbent Position);
LOCAL: Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer and Trustees (4)
AND for the purpose of electing:
Delegates to the County Convention of the Democratic and Republican parties;
AND for the purpose of voting on the following County proposal:
OAKLAND COUNTY ART INSTITUTE AUTHORITY MILLAGE
The Oakland County Art Institute Authority established pursuant to Public Act 296 of 2010 to allow for continuing support of art institute services for the students, residents and visitors of Oakland County. The law allows the Authority to seek authorization from the electors to levy a tax of not more than 0.2 mill (20 cents per $1,000 of taxable value) on real and personal property to provide revenue to an art institute services provider for this purpose. Accordingly, to continue providing art institute services to benefit the residents of Oakland County, shall a 0.2 mill on all of the taxable property located within the County be imposed for a period of ten (10) years, being years 2012 through 2021? It is estimated that if approved and levied, this new millage would generate approximately $9,847,191 in 2012.
YES
NO
AND for the purpose of voting on the following Township proposals:
RENEWAL of FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES operating MILLAGE
Shall the Charter Township of Independence be authorized to continue the previously authorized levy of up to 3.1688 mills for a period of four (4) years, starting with the December 2012 levy, to provide fire protection and emergency services, including advanced life support, in the Township?
This proposed millage is a renewal of previously authorized millage for the above-stated purpose. Approval of this proposal would renew a tax limitation increase of $3.17 per $1,000 of taxable value on all taxable property in the Township. It is estimated that this proposal would result in the authorization to collect $4,217,400.00 in the first year if approved and levied. It is estimated that 95.68% of the annual millage revenue would be disbursed to the Charter Township of Independence for fire and emergency services and, as required by law, 4.32% would be disbursed to the Township’s Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority. The amount disbursed to the Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority shall be collected solely from properties within the Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority District.
Yes
No
ADDITIONAL FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES operating MILLAGE
Shall the Charter Township of Independence be authorized to levy up to .59 mills for a period of four (4) years, starting with the December 2012 levy, to be added to the above proposed millage renewal (for a total millage of 3.7588), for purposes of providing fire protection and emergency services, including advanced life support, in the Township?
This proposed millage authorizes new additional millage for the above-stated purpose. Approval of this proposal would permit an additional tax limitation increase of 59 cents per $1,000 of taxable value on all taxable property in the Township. It is estimated that this proposal would result in the authorization to collect an additional $785,240.00 in the first year if approved and levied. It is estimated that 95.68% of the annual millage revenue would be disbursed to the Charter Township of Independence for fire and emergency services and, as required by law, 4.32% would be disbursed to the Township’s Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority. The amount disbursed to the Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority shall be collected solely from properties within the Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority District.
YES
NO
COUNTY TREASURER’S STATEMENT
AS REQUIRED BY ACT NO. 62
OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1933 AS AMENDED
I, Andrew E. Meisner, County Treasurer of the County of Oakland, State of Michigan, do hereby certify that according to the records in my office, as of July 17, 2012, the total of all voted increases in the tax rate limitation above the 18 mills established by Section 6 of Article IX of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 affecting taxable property in the Township of Independence, in said County, is as follows:
VOTED YEARS INCREASE
LOCAL UNIT INCREASE EFFECTIVE
Township of Independence 3.1688 Dec. 2008 ( 4 years)
.4494 Dec. 2009 (10 years)
0.1 2008 ? 2017 Incl. Clarkston Community 19.2491 2006 ? 2015
Schools (Non-Homestead) Lake Orion Community 18.00 2005 ? 2014 Incl.
Schools (Non-Homestead)
2.25 2006 – 2014 Incl.
Waterford School District 18.00 2004 ? 2013 Incl. County School District of
Oakland County 3.6483 Unlimited
County of Oakland .2415 2012 ? 2021 Incl.
Oakland Community 1.00 Unlimited
College .7811 Beg. 07/01/2012
(10 years)
Andrew E. Meisner, Treasurer Dated: July 17, 2012
Oakland County
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
PUBLISHED & POSTED: Wednesday, April 25, 2012

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
July 17, 2012
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:00 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Petterson, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Bart Clark, Superintendent; Julie Meredith, Library Director; Joe Barnhart, Independence Television Manager; Dave Belcher, Director of Building, Zoning and Planning; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst; Gregg Schultz, Schultz & Young, PC; Steven Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, PC; Dick Carlisle, Carlisle/Wortman Associates)
Appointment of Acting Chair – Approved
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approved as amended
The Regular Meeting RECESSED at 6:02 PM
E. CLOSED SESSION:
1. Attorney-Client Privileged-Legal Opinion, as permitted by MCL 15.268(h)
2. Union Negotiations as permitted by MCL 15.268 (c)
The Regular Meeting RECONVENED at 7:30 PM
F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
1. Presentation: 2011 Audit Report (Leslie Pulver, Kris Ray; Plante Moran)
Public Comment: Mike Clark
2. Report: Fiscal 2012 Budget Presentation; Cable TV (Joe Barnhart, Independence Television Manager; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst)
3. Report: Superintendent’s Report (Bart Clark, Superintendent)
Public Comment: Darwin Moore
4. Report: Building Department Director-Final Report (Bar Pallotta, Clerk; Bart Clark, Superintendent)
Public Comment: Jim Clark, Robertson Brothers; Joan McCrary; Gary Leber; Jim Elma
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Board of Trustees Regular Budget Meeting Minutes; June 12, 2012
2. Approval of Board of Trustees Regular General Meeting Minutes; June 19, 2012- Removed
3. Approval of Board of Trustees Special Meeting Minutes; June 25, 2012
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Board of Trustees Regular General Meeting Minutes; June 19, 2012 as amended
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of First Reading of Amendment to McLaren Health Care PUD (Dick Carlisle, Carlisle/Wortman)
2. Denial of Second Read of Amendments to Chapter 20, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article III, Open Burning (Larry Ross, Trustee; Steve Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, PC)
Public Comment: Dave Baran; Mike Marr; Dan Wheeler; Theodore Ginn; Brooke Davis; John Keusch; Charlie Valenti; Joette Kunse; Joan McCrary; Michele Keusch; Andrea Hirsch; Don Coppersmith; Kathy Vandeven
3. Appointment of District Library Board Members (Julie Meredith, Library Director)
The Regular Meeting RECESSED at 11:29 PM
The Regular Meeting RECONVENED at 11:35 PM
4. Approval to Direct Superintendent to further investigate Oil/Gas Drilling on Township Properties (Bart Clark, Superintendent)
Public Comment: Nanci Anderson-Bereznicki; Joette Kunse
5. Approval of Second Reading of Code of Ordinance Amendments (Bart Clark, Superintendent; Barb Pallotta, Clerk)
6. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run and Payroll in the amount of $1,041,619.5
7. Approval of Reconsideration and Approval of Language Change to District Library Agreement (Julie Meredith, Library Director)
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Trustee Lohmeier; Treasurer Carson; Trustee Rosso; Trustee Wallace
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Monthly/Financial Update (Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst)
2. Report: Safety Path Advisory Minutes; May 7, 2012
3. Report: Building Department Monthly Report; June 2012
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 12:24 AM on Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, July 18, 2012

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its Regular Meeting of July 17, 2012 the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Certain Provisions of the Charter Township Code, as follows: ORDINANCE # 2012-05
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PREAMBLE
The Township of Independence has determined it is appropriate and necessary for the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Township to amend Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances, Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, Chapter 30, Article IV (Offenses Against Property); to amend Section 30-89(b) and create Section 30-89(c) to provide penalty for violation of Section 30-89, pursuant to MCL 750.552 as amended. Therefore,
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
Section 1. SHORT TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known as and may be cited as the ‘Amendment to Trespass Ordinance?.
Section 2. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 30-89(b). Chapter 30 of the Independence Charter Township Code, Article IV (Offenses Against Property), Section 30-89(b) is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
Section 30-89(b) In all other cases, a person shall not do any of the following:
1). Enter the lands or premises of another without lawful authority after having been forbidden to do so by the owner or occupant or the agent of the owner or occupant.
2). Remain without lawful authority on the land or premises of another after being notified to depart by the owner or occupant or the agent of the owner or occupant.
3.) Enter or remain without lawful authority on fenced or posted farm property of another person without the consent of the owner or his or her lessee or agent. A request to leave the premises is not a necessary element for a violation of this subdivision. This subdivision does not apply to a person who is in the process of attempting, by the most direct route, to contact the owner or his or her lessee or agent to request consent.
Section 3. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 30-89. Section 30-89(c). Chapter 30 of the Indepedence Charter Township Code, Article IV is hereby amended to create Section 30-89(c), which Section shall read as follows.
Section 30-89(c). PENALTY. A person who violates this Ordinance is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 30 days or by a fine of not more than $250.00, or both.
State Law Reference MCL 750.552, as amended.
Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed to limit the remedies available to the Township in the event of a violation of this Ordinance.
Section 4. BALANCE OF ORDINANCE REMAINS IN EFFECT.
The balance of Ordinance 30-89 shall remain in full force and effect except as specifically modified herein.
Section 5. SEVERABILITY. If any Section, subsection, clause, phrase or portions of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independence portion of this ordinance and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 6. SAVINGS. All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they are commenced.
Section 7. REPEALER. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and effect.
Section 8. NOTICE TO BE PUBLISHED. The Township Clerk for the Charter Township of Independence shall publish this ordinance in the manner required by MCL 42.22
Effective Date: This Ordinance section will be in effect as an Ordinance of the Charter Township of Independence immediately upon its Publication.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the ordinance set forth above was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting duly called and held on July 17, 2012.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Barbara A. Pallotta, Township Clerk
Introduced: June 19, 2012
Adopted: July 17, 2012
Published: July 25, 2012
Effective: July 25, 201

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its Regular Meeting on July 17, 2012, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Certain Provisions of the Charter Township Code, as follows:
ORDINANCE # 2012-03
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PREAMBLE
The Township of Independence has determined it is appropriate and necessary for the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Township to amend Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances, Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, Chapter 30, Article IV (Offenses Against Property); to amend and replace Section 30-97, as previously reserved, and add new Section 30-97 and to provide penalties for violation thereof. Therefore,
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
Section 1. SHORT TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known as and may be cited as the ‘Illegal Dumping? Ordinance.
Section 2. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 30-97. Chapter 30 of the Independence Charter Township Code, Article IV (Offenses Against Property), Section 30-97, previously reserved, is amended and replaced by new Section 30-97, which shall read as follows:
Section 30-97: Illegal Dumping.
Any person who shall dump, deposit or place any filth, garbage or refuse, including but not limited to rubbish, waste material, offal paper, glass, cans, bottles, trash, debris, or other foreign substances, on the grounds or premises of another, without the specific permission of the owner thereof shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
State law reference MCL 750.552a.
Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed to limit the remedies available to the Township in the event of a violation of this Ordinance.
Section 3. SEVERABILITY. If any Section, subsection, clause, phrase or portions of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independence portion of this ordinance and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 4. SAVINGS. All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they are commenced.
Section 5. REPEALER. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and effect.
Section 6. NOTICE TO BE PUBLISHED. The Township Clerk for the Charter Township of Independence shall publish this ordinance in the manner required by MCL 42.22
Effective Date: This Ordinance section will be in effect as an Ordinance of the Charter Township of Independence immediately upon its Publication.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the ordinance set forth above was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting duly called and held on the 17th day of July, 2012.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Barbara A. Pallotta, Township Clerk
Introduced: June 19, 2012
Adopted: July 17, 2012
Published July 25, 2012
Effective: July 25, 2012

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its Regular Meeting on July 17, 2012, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Certain Provisions of the Charter Township Code, as follows:
ORDINANCE # 2012-06
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 46 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE, OAKLAND COUNTY CHAPTER 46, ARTICLE II (TRAFFIC CODE) DIVISION III (MICHIGAN VEHICLE CODE),
TO ADOPT SECTION 625(1)(c) OF THE MICHIGAN VEHICLE CODE BY REFERENCE
AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF THAT SECTION,
PURSUANT TO PUBLIC ACT 8 OF 2012
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
Section 1. SHORT TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known as and may be cited as the ‘High BAC Amendment? to the Motor Vehicle Code Ordinance.
Section 2. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE. This is an ordinance to amend Chapter 46 of the Code of the Charter Township of Independence, ‘Traffic and Vehicles?, at Article II, Division III ‘Michigan Vehicle Code?, to adopt Section 625(1)(c) of the Michigan Vehicle Code by reference and to provide penalties for a violation of that Section, pursuant to Public Act 8 of 2012.
Section 3. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 46-80. Section 48-80 of the Code of the Charter Township of Independence, Article II ‘Traffic Code?, Division III ‘Michigan Vehicle Code? previously reserved, is hereby replaced and new Section 46-80 is hereby added, which Section shall read as follows:
‘Section 46-80. Operating While Intoxicated (BAC .17 or more).
Section 625(1)(c) of the Michigan Vehicle Code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.1 et seq is hereby adopted by reference as an Ordinance of the Township pursuant to Public Act 8 of 2012. State law reference (MCL 257.1 et seq) as amended; (MCL 42.21) as amended.?
Section 4. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 46-78. Section 46-78 of the Code of the Charter Township of Independence, Article II ‘Traffic Code?, Division III ‘Michigan Vehicle Code?, is hereby amended to replace Section 46-78, which Section shall read as follows:
‘Section 46-78. Limitations.
Violations of the Michigan Vehicle Code for which the maximum period of imprisonment is greater than 93 days and/or fine is greater than $500.00 shall not be enforced by the Township as an ordinance violation; provided however, that a violation of MCL 257.625(1)(c) is punishable by one or more of the following:
(i) Community service for not more than 360 hours.
(ii) Imprisonment for not more than 180 days.
(iii) A fine of not less than $200.00 or more than $700.00.?
Section 5. SEVERABILITY. If any Section, subsection, clause, phrase or portions of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independence portion of this ordinance and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 6. SAVINGS. All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they are commenced.
Section 7. REPEALER. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and effect.
Section 8. NOTICE TO BE PUBLISHED. The Township Clerk for the Charter Township of Independence shall publish this ordinance in the manner required by MCL 42.22
Effective Date: This Ordinance section will be in effect as an Ordinance of the Charter Township of Independence immediately upon its Publication.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the ordinance set forth above was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting duly called and held on July 17, 2012.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Barbara A. Pallotta, Township Clerk
Introduced: June 19, 2012
Adopted: July 17, 2012
Published: July 25, 2012
Effective: July 25, 2012

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its Regular Meeting on July 17, 2012, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Certain Provisions of the Charter Township Code, as follows:
ORDINANCE # 2012-04
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PREAMBLE
The Township of Independence has determined it is appropriate and necessary for the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Township to amend Chapter 40 of the Code of Ordinances, Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, Chapter 40, Article III (Litter); to amend Sections 40-99, 40-102 and 40-105 and to provide penalties for violation thereof. Therefore,
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
Section 1. SHORT TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known as and may be cited as the ‘Amendment to Litter Ordinance?.
Section 2. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 40-99 (Prohibition Generally). Chapter 40 of the Independence Charter Township Code, Article III (Litter), Section 40-99 is hereby amended to add general penalty provision and read as follows:
Section 40-99: Prohibition Generally.
No person shall dump, deposit, place, throw or leave, or cause or permit the dumping, depositing, placing, throwing or leaving of litter on any public or private property within the township other than on property designated and set aside for such purposes, or in receptacles provided for that purpose.
Violation of this Article is a civil infraction except as expressly provided otherwise herein.
Section 3. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 40-102. Chapter 40 of the Independence Charter Township Code, Article III (Litter) Section 40-102 is hereby amended and new Section 40-102 is hereby added, which Section shall read as follows:
Section 40-102: Throwing Dangerous Substances.
Any person who shall place or throw glass or other dangerous pointed or edged substances in or on any beach or waters adjacent thereto, highway, or walk, or on public property within 50 feet of a public highway, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
State law reference MCL 750.493a.
Section 4. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 40-105. Chapter 40 of the Independence Charter Township Code, Article III (Litter), Section 40-105 is hereby amended to add penalty and read as follows:
Section 40-105: Litter or Objects Falling in Path of Vehicles.
No person shall cause any litter or any object to fall or to be thrown into the path of or to hit a vehicle traveling on the highway.
Violation of this Section is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both.
State Law Reference MCL 324.8903
Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed to limit the remedies available to the Township in the event of a violation of this Ordinance.
Section 5. Balance of Ordinance Remains in Effect.
The balance of Article III shall remain in full force and effect, except as specifically modified herein.
Section 6. SEVERABILITY. If any Section, subsection, clause, phrase or portions of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independence portion of this ordinance and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 7. SAVINGS. All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they are commenced.
Section 8. REPEALER. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and effect.
Section 9. NOTICE TO BE PUBLISHED. The Township Clerk for the Charter Township of Independence shall publish this ordinance in the manner required by MCL 42.22
Effective Date: This Ordinance section will be in effect as an Ordinance of the Charter Township of Independence immediately upon its Publication.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the ordinance set forth above was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting duly called and held on July 17, 2012.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Barbara A. Pallotta, Township Clerk
Introduced: June 19, 2012
Adopted July 17, 2012
Published: July 25, 2012
Effective: July 25, 2012

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2012
Notice is hereby given that the Charter Township of Independence will conduct a Public Accuracy Test of the computer equipment to be used for the tabulation of absentee and precinct ballots for the PRIMARY ELECTION to be held Tuesday, August 7, 2012.
The test will take place at 10:00 AM, Thursday, August 2, 2012 in the Township Hall Board Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr. ? Clarkston, Michigan 48346.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Clerk
PUBLISHED & POSTED: Wednesday, August 25, 2012

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
July 3, 2012
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:33 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Wallace
Absent: Petterson, Rosso, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Bart Clark, Superintendent; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Julie Meredith, Library Director; Kristen Sieloff, Assessor; Joe Barnhart, Independence Television Manager; Steven Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, PC
Appointment of Acting Chair – Approved
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Consensus to approve the agenda as presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: None
F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Linda Richardson; David Lohmeier
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Cheryl Stefanac
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
1. Introduction of District Library Candidates (Julie Meredith, Library Director) Nikola M. Allen; William J. Chamberlin; Janice Gaffney; Henry Garcia; Michele Ginn; Evan Markarian; Allison McFadden-Keesling: Marilyn Pomeroy and Jeanne Molzen (via prerecorded video)
2. Presentation: Certificate of Recognition to Kristen Sieloff, Assessor (Bart Clark, Superintendent)
3. Superintendent’s Report (Bart Clark, Superintendent)
4. Presentation: Cable Television Purchase of Equipment (Joe Barnhart, Independence Television Manager)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Authorization to Prepare RFP’s for Library Maintenance Work (Bart Clark, Superintendent)
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Budget Adjustment for 2012 Safety Path Repairs
2. Request for Budget Amendment for M-15 Pump Station ? Removed
3. Request for Concession Budget Amendment ? Removed
4. Approval to Designate July as Parks and Recreation Month
5. Approval to Purchase Cable TV Equipment ? Part 1
6. Approval to Purchase Cable TV Equipment ? Part 2
7. Approval of Certificate of Recognition of Kristen Sieloff, Assessor
8. Approval of Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes; June 5, 2012
9. Approval of Board of Trustees Special Meeting Minutes; June 19, 2012
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
1. K-2: Approval of Budget Amendment for M-15 Pump Station
2. K-3: Approval of Budget Amendment for Concessions
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Request to Rescind Resolution and Approve Class C Liquor License for Jalapeno’s III, Inc.
The Regular Meeting RECESSED at 8:46 PM.
The Regular Meeting RECONVENED at 9:04 PM.
2. Approval of Resolution to Establish Clarkston Independence District Library
3. Postponement of Resolution to Approve Deputy Fire Chief Positions
The Regular Meeting RECESSED at 9:18 PM.
The Regular Meeting RECONVENED at 9:38 PM.
4. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run and Payroll in the amount of $455,935.23
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: David Lohmeier, Trustee; Curt Carson, Treasurer
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Future Agenda Item: Amendment to Burn Ordinance Scheduled for July 17, 2012 Regular General Meeting
2. Report: Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Monthly Report for April 2012
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 9:45 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC, Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, July 18, 2012

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, August 1, 2012, 7:00 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following cases:
Case #12-0011 Beckley, Ross and Jodie, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST A 10? REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-837 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT DECK
6182 Stonewood Dr., PUD
Village Park at Stonewood, Unit 56
08-30-451-013
Case #12-0012 Michaelson, Damon, Lars David, Inc, Petitioner,
Representing Tom and Denise Pauley
APPLICANT REQUESTS A 7? REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-837 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT DECK (ALREADY BUILT – LOWER PORTION WAS ADDED AFTER FINAL BUILDING INSPECTION)
6883 Williamsbury Cir., R-1A
Brookstone Hills, Unit 25
08-17-152-003
Case #12-0013 FR Clarkston, LLC, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS A VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW PARKING WITHIN THE FRONT YARD SETBACK
6560 Dixie Highway, C-3
08-32-226-016
Case #12-0014 Kenny, Tom / AGE V Inc., Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS A 45? FRONT YARD AND A 32? SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 7, SECTION 50-324 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT MEMORY CARE BUILDING
7550 Dixie Highway, R-3
The Pines of Clarkston
08-30-128-005
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on June 19, 2012, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Certain Provisions of the Charter Township Code, as follows:
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. _____
ORDINANCE AMENDING
OPEN BURNING REGULATIONS
An Ordinance to amend Charter Township of Independence Ordinance Code, Chapter 20, Article III, to amend open burning regulations.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE TOWNSHIP CODE:
Section 1 of Ordinance
Chapter 20, Article III, Open Burning, Shall be amended in its entirety to read as follows:
ARTICLE III. OPEN BURNING
Sec. 20-56. Definitions.
For purposes of this article, the following terms are defined as:
Non-recreational open burning means the open burning of dry brush and dry tree parts and dry leaves.
Open burning means the setting on fire, igniting or combustion of any natural or manmade material, item or thing out-of-doors.
Recreational open burning means the open burning of only seasoned wood in a fire pit, fireplace, firepot, chiminea or other container approved by the fire chief or his designee.
Sec. 20-57. General Prohibition.
Except as permitted in section 20-58, it shall be unlawful for any person to cause, undertake, permit or maintain any open burning on property situated within the township.
Sec. 20-58. Exceptions; permits; fees; penalties.
(a) General open burning exceptions. The following open burning shall be permitted, as specified in this subsection, without a permit:
(1) Open burning, involving the use of highway safety flares, smudgepots, conventional heating appliances for construction materials and personnel, and similar occupational needs;
(2) Open burning involving the burning and/or use of candles, lanterns, lamps, bug repellent torches, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, charcoal cookers, braziers, hibachis, barbecue grills or any flammable liquid or liquefied gas fire stoves or similar devices maintained and used solely for the preparation of food on the premises of the owner or occupant; and
(3) Open burning and controlled fires caused and maintained for training of firefighters by the township fire department or for care and management of forested areas on public land by an authorized controlled burn specialist.
(b) Recreational open burning exception. Recreational open burning is permitted only if all of the following are complied with:
(1) A permit under this section for recreational open burning in a fire pit shall be applied for and obtained by the owner or person in control of land upon which the burning is to occur. A permit is not required under this section for recreational open burning in a fireplace, firepot, chiminea or other container approved by the fire chief or his designee.
(2) Recreational open burning shall not take place in or on any public or private road right-of-way or safety path.
(3) The location of any recreational open burning shall be a distance of at least 50 feet from any building or structure on the subject property and a minimum of 50 feet from any neighboring residential dwelling.
(4) The location of any recreational open burning on a property that is greater than 1 acre in size shall be a distance of at least 50 feet from the property line.
(5) Recreational open burning may take place only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. The fire must be completely extinguished on or before 1:00 a.m.
(6) Only seasoned wood may be burned and recreational open burning shall be limited to an area measuring no more than 5 feet in diameter.
(7) Recreational open burning shall take place only (i) on property used for single-family residential purposes, (ii) in a common or shared area within a neighborhood that is zoned single-family residential pursuant to a one-day permit, or (iii) on property used as a public park pursuant to a one-day permit.
(8) Any recreational open burning shall be constantly attended by a competent person who is 16 years of age or older until the fire is completely extinguished.
(c) Non-recreational open burning exception. Non-recreational open burning is permitted only if all of the following are complied with:
(1) A permit under this section for non-recreational open burning shall be applied for and obtained by the owner or person in control of land upon which the burning is to occur.
(2) Non-recreational open burning shall not take place in or on any public or private road right-of-way or safety path; provided, however, that after an on-site inspection and determination by the fire official that an alternative safe location for such burning is permissible and that a hardship would otherwise result, the fire official may permit, in writing, non-recreational open burning in the right-of-way for limited periods of time.
(3) The location of any non-recreational open burning shall be a distance of at least 50 feet from any building or structure.
(4) The location of any non-recreational open burning on a property that is greater than 1 acre in size shall be a distance of at least 50 feet from the property line.
(5) There shall be no non-recreational open burning on any parcel that is less than one acre in size. On property that is between one acre andthree acres in size, non-recreational open burning may take place only on the first and third Saturday and Sunday of each month, for the portions of the year set forth in subsections (6) and (7), below. On property that is greater than three acres in size, non-recreational open burning may take place only on the first and third Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday of each month, for the portions of the year set forth in subsections (6) and (7), below.
(6) Non-recreational open burning of dry brush and dry tree parts, not including leaves, may take place only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. from March 8th through November 1st, and the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from November 2nd through March 7th.
(7) Non-recreational open burning of dry leaves may take place only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. from March 8th through May 31st, and the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from October 1st through March 7th.
(8) Notwithstanding subsections (6) and (7), above, non-recreational open burning is prohibited at all times on Easter, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Father’s Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
(9) Non-recreational open burning shall be strictly limited to dry brush, dry leaves and dry tree parts only. Burning of wet materials or any other types of vegetation or materials is strictly prohibited.
(10) Non-recreational open burning shall be limited to an area measuring no more than 5 feet in diameter.
(10) Non-recreational open burning shall take place only on property used and occupied for single-family residential purposes, in a common or shared area within a neighborhood that is zoned single-family residential pursuant to a one-day permit, or on property used as a public park pursuant to a one-day permit; provided, however, that upon a showing by an applicant that, unless burning is permitted, an unnecessary hardship will result, the fire chief may permit non-recreational open burning on property that is not used and occupied for single-family residential purposes subject to additional conditions and restrictions as deemed necessary by the fire chief to protect the public health, safety and welfare.
(11) Any non-recreational open burning shall be constantly attended by a competent person who is 16 years of age or older until the fire is completely extinguished.
(d) Permits. An owner or person in control of land desiring to obtain a permit for purposes of engaging in recreational or non-recreational open burning shall make application at an Independence Township Fire Station or go to the fire department website (www.independence.fire.us) for such purposes. Upon completion of the application for the desired type of permit, if the permit is issued, the applicant shall retain a copy of the permit for his or her records. Permits issued shall be in effect for a period of one year or less, as indicated on the permit. The fee for any permit issued under this section shall be established by a resolution of the township board. All authorizations or permits issued under this section shall be subject to the following, regardless of whether stated as such in the permit itself:
(1) All applicable requirements and regulations set forth in this section;
(2) Any private subdivision or deed restrictions applicable to the property on which the burning is to occur that are more restrictive than the requirements and regulations set forth in this section, with the recognition that the township does not have the power or authority to, and will not, enforce any such private restrictions;
(3) Any mandate from any governmental entity or official having jurisdiction; and
(4) All burning within the Township shall conform to the state air pollution laws, part 55 of Public Act No. 451 of 1994 (MCL 324.5501 et seq.), subject to any special approvals authorized by law and granted by the appropriate public entity or official.
(g) Revocation of Permit.
(1) A permit issued under this section may be revoked by the fire chief or his designee, following an opportunity of the holder of the permit to be heard before said fire official, for any of the following reasons:
(i) If the fire chief or his designee determines that continued burning would constitute a fire hazard for any reason; or
(ii) If a complaint is received by the fire department, and following an on-site inspection, the fire chief or his designee determines that continued burning would be unsafe, would result in excessive smoke, would occur in a location which would be unsafe and/or disruptive to others, or other specific public health, safety or welfare reason disclosed to the permit holder by the fire chief or his designee.
Sec. 20-59. Penalties.
A violation of this article shall constitute a municipal civil infraction, subject to the relief provided under Section 20-1, except that, in lieu of the fines set forth under said Section 20-1, individuals violating this article shall be subject to the following fines and penalties in addition to any equitable or judicial remedies that may be available:
(a) First offense ? warning.
(b) Second offense – $150 fine.
(c) Third offense – $300 fine.
(d) Fourth offense – $600 fine.
Section 2 of Ordinance
Any prior ordinances or terms of ordinances in direct conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 3 of Ordinance
If one or more sections, provisions, phrases or words of this ordinance are declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, provisions, phrases and words of this ordinance, which shall continue in full force and effect, and to this end, this ordinance is declared to be severable.
Section 4 of Ordinance
All proceedings pending and all rights and the liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they are commenced.
Section 6 of Ordinance
This ordinance shall be effective following publication on January 1. 2013, in the manner prescribed by law.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the ordinance set forth above was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting duly called and held on the ___ day of ____________________, 20___.
Barbara Pallotta, Clerk
Introduced: June 19, 2012
Adopted:
Published: July 4, 2012
Effective:

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF
CLOSE OF REGISTRATION WITHIN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2012
REGISTRATION NOTICE FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD Tuesday, AUGUST 7, 2012 to the Qualified Electors of the Charter Township of Independence, County of Oakland, State of Michigan:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That in conformity with the Michigan Election law, the final date for registration in order to vote in the Primary Election is Monday, July 9, 2012 by the close of business.
To vote at this election, all persons must be qualified registered voters as follows: Citizens of the United States, 18 years old on or before the election date, have resided in the State of Michigan for at least thirty (30) days and have established a residence in the Charter Township of Independence on or before the 30th day prior to Tuesday, August 7, 2012.
HOURS OF REGISTRATION: Notice is hereby given that registration will be taken during regular office hours Monday through Friday of each week, excluding holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Qualified electors may also register to vote or change their address in person at the following locations: the Oakland County Clerk’s Office and Secretary of State Branch Offices by mail obtaining and completing a Voter Registration Application and forwarding it to the election official designated on the application by the close of registration deadline.
The Tuesday, August 7, 2012 Primary Election will be conducted in all voting precincts of the Charter Township of Independence for the purpose of nominating candidates of all participating political parties for the following offices:
CONGRESSIONAL: United States Senator; Representative in Congress 8th District;
LEGISLATIVE: Representative in State Legislature-43rd District;
COUNTY: County Executive; Prosecuting Attorney; Sheriff; Clerk/Register of Deeds; Treasurer; Water Resources Commissioner; and County Commissioner Districts 1 and 4;
JUDICIAL: Judge of Circuit Court – 6th District (Non-Incumbent Position);
LOCAL: Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer and Trustees (4)
AND for the purpose of electing:
Delegates to the County Convention of the Democratic and Republican parties;
AND for the purpose of voting on the following County proposal:
OAKLAND COUNTY ART INSTITUTE AUTHORITY MILLAGE
The Oakland County Art Institute Authority established pursuant to Public Act 296 of 2010 to allow for continuing support of art institute services for the students, residents and visitors of Oakland County. The law allows the Authority to seek authorization from the electors to levy a tax of not more than 0.2 mill (20 cents per $1,000 of taxable value) on real and personal property to provide revenue to an art institute services provider for this purpose. Accordingly, to continue providing art institute services to benefit the residents of Oakland County, shall a 0.2 mill on all of the taxable property located within the County be imposed for a period of ten (10) years, being years 2012 through 2021? It is estimated that if approved and levied, this new millage would generate approximately $9,847,191 in 2012.
YES
NO
AND for the purpose of voting on the following Township proposals:
RENEWAL of FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES operating MILLAGE
Shall the Charter Township of Independence be authorized to continue the previously authorized levy of up to 3.1688 mills for a period of four (4) years, starting with the December 2012 levy, to provide fire protection and emergency services, including advanced life support, in the Township?
This proposed millage is a renewal of previously authorized millage for the above-stated purpose. Approval of this proposal would renew a tax limitation increase of $3.17 per $1,000 of taxable value on all taxable property in the Township. It is estimated that this proposal would result in the authorization to collect $4,217,400.00 in the first year if approved and levied. It is estimated that 95.68% of the annual millage revenue would be disbursed to the Charter Township of Independence for fire and emergency services and, as required by law, 4.32% would be disbursed to the Township’s Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority. The amount disbursed to the Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority shall be collected solely from properties within the Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority District.
Yes
No
ADDITIONAL FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES operating MILLAGE
Shall the Charter Township of Independence be authorized to levy up to .59 mills for a period of four (4) years, starting with the December 2012 levy, to be added to the above proposed millage renewal (for a total millage of 3.7588), for purposes of providing fire protection and emergency services, including advanced life support, in the Township?
This proposed millage authorizes new additional millage for the above-stated purpose. Approval of this proposal would permit an additional tax limitation increase of 59 cents per $1,000 of taxable value on all taxable property in the Township. It is estimated that this proposal would result in the authorization to collect an additional $785,240.00 in the first year if approved and levied. It is estimated that 95.68% of the annual millage revenue would be disbursed to the Charter Township of Independence for fire and emergency services and, as required by law, 4.32% would be disbursed to the Township’s Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority. The amount disbursed to the Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority shall be collected solely from properties within the Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority District.
YES
NO
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
PUBLISHED & POSTED: Wednesday, July 4, 2012

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
JUNE 25, 2012
A. A Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:02 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Rosso (arrived at 6:30 pm), Wallace
Absent: Petterson, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Carol Gabris, Human Resources Director; Steve Ronk, Fire Chief; Lt. Bruce Harbin, IAFF President; Gregg Schultz, Schultz & Young, PC
Appointment of Acting Chair – Approved
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Consensus to approve the agenda as presented
E. AGENDA ITEMS AS STATED IN THE CALL OF THE MEETING:
1. Closed Session for Union Negotiations as permitted by MCL 15.28(c)
The Special Meeting RECESSED at 6:03 PM.
The Special Meeting RECONVENED at 6:25 PM.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
G. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
H. ADJOURNMENT: The Special Meeting adjourned at 6:27 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, July 4, 2012

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
June 19, 2012
A. A Regular General Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:34 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Petterson, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Bart Clark, Superintendent; Mitch Petterson, Acting Fire Chief; Carol Gabris, Human Resources Director; Dave Belcher, Building, Planning & Zoning Director; Julie Meredith, Library Director; Steven Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz and Joppich
Appointment of Acting Chair – Approved
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approved as amended
E. CLOSED SESSION: None scheduled
F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Curt Carson, Treasurer; Larry Rosso, Trustee; Barbara Pallotta, Clerk
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Introduction of Lt. Mark Gardner as Independence Township’s New Command Officer
2. Report: Superintendent’s Update (Bart Clark, Superintendent)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
1. Approval of First Reading to Amend Chapter 20, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article III, Open Burning
2. No action taken on Proposed Ordinance or Resolution Prohibiting the Sale, Distribution or Possession of Synthetic Intoxicants
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of 2011 CDBG Contract with Springfield Township
2. Approval of Budget Amendment for Repairs to Spray Park Pumps
3. Approval of Budget Amendment #8; Part 2 for Fire and General Fund
4. Approval to Implement On-Line Payment Program for Water & Sewer Users
5. Authorization of Fireworks Display for Independence Township
6. Authorization of Fireworks Display for Lake Oakland
7. Approval of Board of Trustees Regular General Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2012
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Removed: Request to Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement between Independence Township and IAFF; and MERS Appendix
2. Approval of Transition of Mitch Petterson and Gary Sharp from Staff Captains to Deputy Fire Chief
3. Approval of Request to Replace Rescue/Extrication Tools for Fire Department
4. Approval of Reorganization of Building Department
5. Approval of Internal and External Job Posting for the Building Department
6. No Action Taken on Request to Prepare RFP’s for Library Maintenance Work
7. Reconsideration of Approval of Ballot Language for August 2012 Primary Election
8. Approval of Amendments to Independence Township Code of Ordinances
9. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run and Payroll in the Amount of $782,119.85
10. Consensus of Process for Selecting Library Board
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Communication: Letter of Appreciation from Clarkston Renaissance High School to Independence Township Studio
2. Report: Addition of Pay Cards as Payroll Receipt Option (Curt Carson, Treasurer)
2. Report: Budget Adjustment #3 (Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst)
3. Report: Monthly
4. Report: DPW Projects Update
5. Safety Path Advisory Committee Minutes ? April 11, 2012
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular General Meeting adjourned at 11:44 PM.Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, June 27, 2012

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its Regular Meeting on June 19, 2012, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Certain Provisions of the Charter Township Code, as follows:
ORDINANCE # 2012 – ________
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 46 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE, OAKLAND COUNTY CHAPTER 46, ARTICLE II (TRAFFIC CODE) DIVISION III (MICHIGAN VEHICLE CODE), TO ADOPT SECTION 625(1)(c) OF THE MICHIGAN VEHICLE CODE BY REFERENCE AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF THAT SECTION, PURSUANT TO PUBLIC ACT 8 OF 2012
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
Section 1. SHORT TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known as and may be cited as the ‘High BAC Amendment? to the Motor Vehicle Code Ordinance.
Section 2. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE. This is an ordinance to amend Chapter 46 of the Code of the Charter Township of Independence, ‘Traffic and Vehicles?, at Article II, Division III ‘Michigan Vehicle Code?, to adopt Section 625(1)(c) of the Michigan Vehicle Code by reference and to provide penalties for a violation of that Section, pursuant to Public Act 8 of 2012.
Section 3. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 46-80. Section 48-80 of the Code of the Charter Township of Independence, Article II ‘Traffic Code?, Division III ‘Michigan Vehicle Code? previously reserved, is hereby replaced and new Section 46-80 is hereby added, which Section shall read as follows:
‘Section 46-80. Operating While Intoxicated (BAC .17 or more).
Section 625(1)(c) of the Michigan Vehicle Code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.1 et seq is hereby adopted by reference as an Ordinance of the Township pursuant to Public Act 8 of 2012. State law reference (MCL 257.1 et seq) as amended; (MCL 42.21) as amended.?
Section 4. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 46-78. Section 46-78 of the Code of the Charter Township of Independence, Article II ‘Traffic Code?, Division III ‘Michigan Vehicle Code?, is hereby amended to replace Section 46-78, which Section shall read as follows:
‘Section 46-78. Limitations.
Violations of the Michigan Vehicle Code for which the maximum period of imprisonment is greater than 93 days and/or fine is greater than $500.00 shall not be enforced by the Township as an ordinance violation; provided however, that a violation of MCL 257.625(1)(c) is punishable by one or more of the following:
(i) Community service for not more than 360 hours.
(ii) Imprisonment for not more than 180 days.
(iii) A fine of not less than $200.00 or more than $700.00.?
Section 5. SEVERABILITY. If any Section, subsection, clause, phrase or portions of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independence portion of this ordinance and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 6. SAVINGS. All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they are commenced.
Section 7. REPEALER. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and effect.
Section 8. NOTICE TO BE PUBLISHED. The Township Clerk for the Charter Township of Independence shall publish this ordinance in the manner required by MCL 42.22
Effective Date: This Ordinance section will be in effect as an Ordinance of the Charter Township of Independence immediately upon its Publication.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Barbara A. Pallotta, Township Clerk
Published: June 27, 2012

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
JUNE 19, 2012
A. A Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:04 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Rosso (arrived at 6:30 pm), Wallace
Absent: Petterson, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Carol Gabris, Human Resources Director; Steve Ronk, Fire Chief; Gregg Schultz, Schultz & Young, PC
Appointment of Acting Chair – Approved
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approved
E. AGENDA ITEMS AS STATED IN THE CALL OF THE MEETING:
1. Closed Session for Union Negotiations as permitted by MCL 15.28(c)
The Special Meeting RECESSED at 6:06 PM.
The Special Meeting RECONVENED at 7:26 PM.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
G. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members discussed various topics.
H. ADJOURNMENT: The Special Meeting adjourned at 7:26 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, June 27, 2012

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2012-007
New Par dba Verizon Wireless Petitioner
REQUESTS SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
To install a temporary 90 ft cell tower until permanent 155 ft tower is constructed
Per Sec. 50.845 (a)
Special Land Use Request: Install temporary cell tower/ and permanent cell tower when constructed
Parcel Identification Number: 08-22-201-002
Common Description: 7774 Sashabaw Rd. DTE Music Center
74.71 acres REC Zoning
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248)625-8111.
Barbara A Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its Regular Meeting on June 19, 2012, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Certain Provisions of the Charter Township Code, as follows:
ORDINANCE # 2012 – ________
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PREAMBLE
The Township of Independence has determined it is appropriate and necessary for the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Township to amend Chapter 40 of the Code of Ordinances, Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, Chapter 40, Article III (Litter); to amend Sections 40-99, 40-102 and 40-105 and to provide penalties for violation thereof. Therefore,
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
Section 1. SHORT TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known as and may be cited as the ‘Amendment to Litter Ordinance?.
Section 2. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 40-99 (Prohibition Generally). Chapter 40 of the Independence Charter Township Code, Article III (Litter), Section 40-99 is hereby amended to add general penalty provision and read as follows:
Section 40-99: Prohibition Generally.
No person shall dump, deposit, place, throw or leave, or cause or permit the dumping, depositing, placing, throwing or leaving of litter on any public or private property within the township other than on property designated and set aside for such purposes, or in receptacles provided for that purpose.
Violation of this Article is a civil infraction except as expressly provided otherwise herein.
Section 3. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 40-102. Chapter 40 of the Independence Charter Township Code, Article III (Litter) Section 40-102 is hereby amended and new Section 40-102 is hereby added, which Section shall read as follows:
Section 40-102: Throwing Dangerous Substances.
Any person who shall place or throw glass or other dangerous pointed or edged substances in or on any beach or waters adjacent thereto, highway, or walk, or on public property within 50 feet of a public highway, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
State law reference MCL 750.493a.
Section 4. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 40-105. Chapter 40 of the Independence Charter Township Code, Article III (Litter), Section 40-105 is hereby amended to add penalty and read as follows:
Section 40-105: Litter or Objects Falling in Path of Vehicles.
No person shall cause any litter or any object to fall or to be thrown into the path of or to hit a vehicle traveling on the highway.
Violation of this Section is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both.
State Law Reference MCL 324.8903
Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed to limit the remedies available to the Township in the event of a violation of this Ordinance.
Section 5. Balance of Ordinance Remains in Effect.
The balance of Article III shall remain in full force and effect, except as specifically modified herein.
Section 6. SEVERABILITY. If any Section, subsection, clause, phrase or portions of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independence portion of this ordinance and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 7. SAVINGS. All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they are commenced.
Section 8. REPEALER. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and effect.
Section 9. NOTICE TO BE PUBLISHED. The Township Clerk for the Charter Township of Independence shall publish this ordinance in the manner required by MCL 42.22
Effective Date: This Ordinance section will be in effect as an Ordinance of the Charter Township of Independence immediately upon its Publication.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Barbara A. Pallotta, Township Clerk
Published: June 27, 2012

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its Regular Meeting of June 19, 2012 the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Certain Provisions of the Charter Township Code, as follows:
ORDINANCE # 2012 – ________
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PREAMBLE
The Township of Independence has determined it is appropriate and necessary for the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Township to amend Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances, Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, Chapter 30, Article IV (Offenses Against Property); to amend Section 30-89(b) and create Section 30-89(c) to provide penalty for violation of Section 30-89, pursuant to MCL 750.552 as amended. Therefore,
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
Section 1. SHORT TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known as and may be cited as the ‘Amendment to Trespass Ordinance?.
Section 2. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 30-89(b). Chapter 30 of the Independence Charter Township Code, Article IV (Offenses Against Property), Section 30-89(b) is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
Section 30-89(b) In all other cases, a person shall not do any of the following:
1). Enter the lands or premises of another without lawful authority after having been forbidden to do so by the owner or occupant or the agent of the owner or occupant.
2). Remain without lawful authority on the land or premises of another after being notified to depart by the owner or occupant or the agent of the owner or occupant.
3.) Enter or remain without lawful authority on fenced or posted farm property of another person without the consent of the owner or his or her lessee or agent. A request to leave the premises is not a necessary element for a violation of this subdivision. This subdivision does not apply to a person who is in the process of attempting, by the most direct route, to contact the owner or his or her lessee or agent to request consent.
Section 3. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 30-89. Section 30-89(c). Chapter 30 of the Indepedence Charter Township Code, Article IV is hereby amended to create Section 30-89(c), which Section shall read as follows.
Section 30-89(c). PENALTY. A person who violates this Ordinance is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 30 days or by a fine of not more than $250.00, or both.
State Law Reference MCL 750.552, as amended.
Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed to limit the remedies available to the Township in the event of a violation of this Ordinance.
Section 4. BALANCE OF ORDINANCE REMAINS IN EFFECT.
The balance of Ordinance 30-89 shall remain in full force and effect except as specifically modified herein.
Section 5. SEVERABILITY. If any Section, subsection, clause, phrase or portions of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independence portion of this ordinance and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 6. SAVINGS. All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they are commenced.
Section 7. REPEALER. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and effect.
Section 8. NOTICE TO BE PUBLISHED. The Township Clerk for the Charter Township of Independence shall publish this ordinance in the manner required by MCL 42.22
Effective Date: This Ordinance section will be in effect as an Ordinance of the Charter Township of Independence immediately upon its Publication.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Barbara A. Pallotta, Township Clerk
Published: June 27, 2012

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its Regular Meeting on June 19, 2012, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Certain Provisions of the Charter Township Code, as follows:
ORDINANCE # 2012 – ________
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PREAMBLE
The Township of Independence has determined it is appropriate and necessary for the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Township to amend Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances, Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, Chapter 30, Article IV (Offenses Against Property); to amend and replace Section 30-97, as previously reserved, and add new Section 30-97 and to provide penalties for violation thereof. Therefore,
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
Section 1. SHORT TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known as and may be cited as the ‘Illegal Dumping? Ordinance.
Section 2. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 30-97. Chapter 30 of the Independence Charter Township Code, Article IV (Offenses Against Property), Section 30-97, previously reserved, is amended and replaced by new Section 30-97, which shall read as follows:
Section 30-97: Illegal Dumping.
Any person who shall dump, deposit or place any filth, garbage or refuse, including but not limited to rubbish, waste material, offal paper, glass, cans, bottles, trash, debris, or other foreign substances, on the grounds or premises of another, without the specific permission of the owner thereof shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
State law reference MCL 750.552a.
Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed to limit the remedies available to the Township in the event of a violation of this Ordinance.
Section 3. SEVERABILITY. If any Section, subsection, clause, phrase or portions of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independence portion of this ordinance and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 4. SAVINGS. All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they are commenced.
Section 5. REPEALER. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and effect.
Section 6. NOTICE TO BE PUBLISHED. The Township Clerk for the Charter Township of Independence shall publish this ordinance in the manner required by MCL 42.22
Effective Date: This Ordinance section will be in effect as an Ordinance of the Charter Township of Independence immediately upon its Publication.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Barbara A. Pallotta, Township Clerk
Published June 27, 2012

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CONSIDERATION FOR A
WETLAND PERMIT
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Hall Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston MI, 48347-0069, to consider the following:
Wetland File #W2012-002
Age V., Inc, Petitioner
Age V., Inc. Pines of Clarkston, Project Name
PETITIONER REQUESTS WETLAND AND NATURAL FEATURE CONSIDERATION TO PERMIT THE FILL OF 0.21 ACRES OF WETLAND
WITH 890 CUBIC YARDS OF CLEAN FILL TO CONSTRUCT A NEW ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY & TO INSTALL A CULVERT 80 LINEAL FEET
AT THE REAR OF THE PROPOSED BUILDING TO MAINTAIN FLOW BETWEEN ADJACENT WETLANDS
Per Section 18-111
Proposed Development –
Pines of Clarkston Assisted Living
PC File #2012-006
7550 Dixie Highway
3.44 acres/ R3 zoning
Parcel ID: 08-30-128-005
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347-0069 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 7:00 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following case:
Case #12-0010 Parent, Steven and Charmaine, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST A 12? FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT HANDICAP RAMP
6090 Snow Apple Dr., R1-A
Stern & Seligman Sub, Lot 113
08-28-154-014
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
June 5, 2012
A. A Regular General Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: , Petterson, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Steven Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz and Joppich
Appointment of Acting Chair – Approved
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approved as amended
E. CLOSED SESSION: None scheduled
F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Douglas Brown; Jim Reed;
Joe Curry; Steve McPherson
H. PUBLIC HEARING:
1. 1. Reprogramming of Unused 2009 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Funds (Barb Rollin, Senior Coordinator)
The Public Hearing Opened and Closed
at 7:56 PM
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: Present and Discuss District Library
Agreement (Julie Meredith, Library Director; Ann
Seurynck, Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, PC)
2. Report: First Quarter Investment Report
(Curt Carson, Treasurer)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Proclamation: Recognizing Lt. Dale LaBair for 40 Years of service
2. Proclamation: National Cancer Survivor’s Day; Sunday, June 3, 2012
3. Acceptance of First Quarter Investment Report
4. Renewal of 3M Service Agreement
5. Reprogramming of Unused 2009 CDBG Funds
6. Approval of Board of Trustees Regular Budget Meeting Minutes; April 17, 2012
7. Approval of Board of Trustees Special Budget Meeting Minutes; April 23, 2012
8. Approval of Board of Trustees Special Budget Meeting Minutes; April 26, 2012
9. Approval of Board of Trustees Regular Budget Meeting Minutes; May 1, 2012-
Amended
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. No Action Taken – Amendments to Chapter 20, Fire Prevention and Protection,Article III Open Burning; Scheduling of the First Reading; Extension of 2011 Burn Permits-No Action Taken Phil Moody; Mary Bauer; Warren Newsted; Vince Pipitone; Mike McCormack; Robert Bauer; Rae Luallen; Jim Reed; Martha Newsted; Neil Boggemes
2. Approval of Hiring of Full Time Firefighter/Paramedic
3. Approval of Hiring of Temporary/Full Time Fire Fighter/Paramedic
Recess 10:29-10:38 PM
4. Appointment of Senior Advisory Committee Members
5. Approval to Purchase Equipment and Approval of Budget Amendment for Independence Television Studio
6. Budget Adjustments:
a. Approval of Budget Adjustment for Sheriff’s Department
b. Approval of Budget Adjustment for Parks,
Recreation & Seniors and Community Develop
ment Block Grant Funds
7. Approval of Reconsideration of the June 7, 2011 Resolution for Round Up and Hold of Canada Geese on Van Norman Lake
8. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run and Payroll in the amount of $1,137.281.77
9. Approval to Direct Township Attorney to Draft Ordinance and Resolution Banning Sale and Possession of Synthetic Marijuana for the June 19, 2012 Regular General Meeting
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board Members commented on various topics.
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Superintendent’s Report for June 5, 2012
2. Report: April 2012 Building Report Synopsis
3. Report: Elections Budget Adjustment
4. Communication: Clarkston Area Lions Club
5. Communication: City of Southfield Resolutions
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular General Meeting adjourned at 11:40 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, June 13, 2012

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, June 14th, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346, to consider the following:
FILE PC # 2012-008
Verizon Wireless Petitioner REQUESTING SPECIAL LAND USE FOR (1) ADDITIONAL WALL SIGN
Per Ordinance Section 50-848
5688 Sashabaw Rd. (Regency Development)
Common Description: Sashabaw Rd. and Maybee Rd. 3.98 acres
Parcel Identification: 08-27-400-033/ C-2 zoning
FILE PC #2012-009
McLaren Health Care, Petitioner
REQUEST AMENDED FINAL PUD AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR MCLAREN HEALTH CARE,
HEALTH CARE VILLAGE OF CLARKSTON
The overall concept and site plan to create a comprehensive health care campus remains unchanged. However, McLaren is requesting a number of changes to the Planned Unit Development Site Plan and Agreement. In summary, the following changes are proposed:
? Total number of general hospital beds will be capped at two hundred (200), with an option of an additional fifty (50) beds for specialty hospital care in the future.
? Height of the hospital will be reduced by one (1) story to four (4) stories.
? Overall building square footage and ground floor footprint will be reduced.
? Rearrangement of site circulation and parking.
? Amount of structured parking will be reduced and surface parking somewhat increased.
Common Description: Sashabaw Road and Bow Pointe Drive, ?76.60 Acres, PUD Zoning
08-27-252-002 08-27-251-004
08-27-252-006 08-27-251-010
08-27-252-007 08-27-251-011
08-27-252-008 08-27-251-012
08-27-276-004 08-27-276-002
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346, prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information, call (248)625-8111.
Barbara Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department at (248)625-8111.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
SPECIAL MEETING
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Friday, June 1, 2012 at 6:00 PM, in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following case:
Case #12-0007 Callahan, Patrick, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS A 6? SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-837 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO INSTALL INGROUND SWIMMING POOL
7424 Foxburg Ct., PRD
Oakhurst, Unit 215
08-24-128-034
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 7:00 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following cases:
Case #12-0008 Grogan, Edmund, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS A 20? FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION ON NONCONFORMING LOT OF RECORD WITH NONCONFORMING USE
4729 Monterey, C-1
Sunny Beach Country Club, Lots 41-43
08-12-454-012
Case #12-0009 Denning, Todd, Petitioners For USA Fireworks
APPLICANT REQUESTS A VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-849 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW TENT PLACEMENT IN PARKING LOT FOR SEASONAL SALES
5480 Sashabaw Rd., C-1
08-34-201-040
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
APRIL 26, 2012
A. A Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:34 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier (arrived: 6:44 PM), Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Petterson, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Bart Clark, Superintendent; Carol Gabris, Human Resources Director; Linda Richardson, DPW Director
Appointment of Acting Chair – Approved
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approved
E. AGENDA ITEMS AS STATED IN THE CALL OF THE MEETING:
1. Interviews for Information Technology Network Administrator
a. 6:30 PM: Glory Forbes
b. 7:30 PM: Brian Collins
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
G. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members discussed various topics.
H. ADJOURNMENT: The Special Meeting adjourned at 8:34 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, May 2, 2012

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
THENDARA PARK
COUNTRY CLUB SUBDIVISION
PRIVATE ROAD
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Date: May 15, 2012
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive
Independence Township, MI
The Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence (‘Township?) has received a petition requesting the establishment of a special assessment district for the winter maintenance, which may include snow removal and salting, of the following private roads in the Thendara Park Country Club Subdivision in the Township: Thendara from Neosho south to but not including Thendara Court; Upper and Lower Mohican; Pequiot; and Sequoah Park Drive (the ‘Road Maintenance Project?). Having received such petition from the record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total frontage upon such roads, and based upon the request in that petition, the Township Board has established a special assessment district to defray the costs of the Road Maintenance Project by special assessment against the benefited properties identified on the attachment to this Notice, which properties together constitute the ‘Special Assessment District.? Periodic redeterminations of such costs may be made without further notice to record owners or parties in interest in the properties within the Special Assessment District. A special assessment roll identifying the total amount to be assessed against each of the parcels of land in the District has been prepared, with the names of the respective record owners of each parcel, if known. Said special assessment roll is on file and available for public inspection at the Township Clerk’s Office, which is located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Independence Township, Michigan.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the above time, date and location, the Township Board of Trustees shall meet for the purpose of hearing statements and objections by any interested person with respect to the amount of the special assessment.
Appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest, or shall be permitted to file his or her appearance or protest by letter at or before the hearing and his or her personal appearance in such case shall not be required.
BARBARA A. PALLOTTA, CLERK
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PUBLISHED: April 25, 2012
PUBLISHED: May 2, 2012
MAILED: April 23, 2012
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
Benefitted properties having frontage on roads as noticed in the Thendara Park Country Club Subdivision (map attached):
J -08-12-306-042 J -08-12-352-036 J -08-12-356-049
J -08-12-351-042 J -08-12-352-037 J -08-12-356-053
J -08-12-351-050 J -08-12-353-033 J -08-12-356-054
J -08-12-351-055 J -08-12-353-035 J -08-12-356-055
J -08-12-351-058 J -08-12-353-036 J -08-12-357-010
J -08-12-351-059 J -08-12-353-037 J -08-12-357-011
J -08-12-351-061 J -08-12-353-038 J -08-12-357-013
J -08-12-351-063 J -08-12-353-040 J -08-13-102-004
J -08-12-351-064 J -08-12-355-009 J -08-13-103-009
J -08-12-352-001 J -08-12-355-010 J -08-13-103-011
J -08-12-352-016 J -08-12-355-011 J -08-13-104-002
J -08-12-352-021 J -08-12-356-025 J -08-13-104-005
J -08-12-352-026 J -08-12-356-031 J -08-13-104-006
J -08-12-352-030 J -08-12-356-038 J -08-13-104-007
J -08-12-352-031 J -08-12-356-040 J -08-13-104-019
J -08-12-352-032 J -08-12-356-043 J -08-13-104-021
J -08-12-352-033 J -08-12-356-044 J -08-13-104-023
J -08-12-352-034 J -08-12-356-048 J -08-13-104-026
J -08-12-352-035

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
APRIL 23, 2012
A. A Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:40 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Lohmeier, Petterson, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Bart Clark, Superintendent; Linda Richardson, DPW Director
Appointment of Acting Chair – Approved
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approved
E. AGENDA ITEMS AS STATED IN THE CALL OF THE MEETING:
1. Interviews for Information Technology Support Services
a. 6:30 PM: IT Right
b. 7:30 PM: MFM Networks, Inc.
c. 8:30 PM: Aperion Information Technologies, Inc.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
G. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members discussed various topics.
H. ADJOURNMENT: The Special Meeting adjourned at 9:20 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, May 2, 2012

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
APRIL 10, 2012
A. A Regular General Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:17 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Petterson, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Bart Clark, Superintendent; Carol Gabris, Human Resources Director; Steve Ronk, Fire Chief; Kristen Sieloff, Assessor; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst
Appointment of Acting Chair – Approved
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approved as amended
E. CLOSED SESSION: Union Negotiations, as permitted by MCL 15.286(c)
The meeting RECESSED at 6:20 PM.
Trustee Rosso arrived at 6:35 PM
The meeting RECONVENED at 7:30 PM.
F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Robert Clancy; Charles Valenti
H. PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Thendara Park Private Road Winter Maintenance Special Assessment District
Jeff McGee; Jon Kreucher; Brian Hartline; Tom Neal; Dan Wheeler; Michael Royce; Bruce Velisek; Jody LaLonde
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Report: Superintendent’s Update (Bart Clark, Superintendent)
2. Report: 2012 Tax Revenue Estimates (Kristen Sieloff, Assessor)
3. Report: Budget Amendment #4 (Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes ? March 20, 2012 ? Removed
2. Request to Accept Quote for 2012 Road Chloride – Approved
3. Request to Approve Budget Amendment #4 – Approved
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes ? March 20, 2012 ? Removed
The meeting RECESSED at 9:56 PM.
The meeting RECONVENED at 10:12 PM.
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Thendara Park Private Road Special Assessment District-Request to Approve Petition, Road Maintenance Project, Cost Estimate, Duration and Special Assessment District ? Approved
2. 1st Amendment to License Agreement with New Cingular Wireless – Approved
3. Bid Award Bid for M-15 Safety Path Project ? Approved
4. Request to Relocate Polling Locations and Modify Precinct Numbering ? Approved
5. Accounts Payable Check Run and Payroll in the Amount of: $771,098.91 – Approved
6. Late Submittal – Request to Reconsider Resolution for 2011 Resort Class C License ? KJJAR, LLC – Kruse & Muer – Approved
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members discussed various topics.
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: Quarterly Financial Update (Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst)
2. Future Agenda Item: May 1st Regular General Meeting: Public Hearing/Regular Business: Fire Department Millage Proposal
3. Future Agenda Item: June 5th Regular General Meeting-Regular Business: Proposed Amendments to Open Burning Regulations
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Budget Meeting adjourned at 10:45 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, April 18, 2012

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
THENDARA PARK COUNTRY CLUB SUBDIVISION
PRIVATE ROAD
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Date: May 15, 2012
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive
Independence Township, MI
The Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence (‘Township?) has received a petition requesting the establishment of a special assessment district for the winter maintenance, which may include snow removal and salting, of the following private roads in the Thendara Park Country Club Subdivision in the Township: Thendara from Neosho south to but not including Thendara Court; Upper and Lower Mohican; Pequiot; and Sequoah Park Drive (the ‘Road Maintenance Project?). Having received such petition from the record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total frontage upon such roads, and based upon the request in that petition, the Township Board has established a special assessment district to defray the costs of the Road Maintenance Project by special assessment against the benefited properties identified on the attachment to this Notice, which properties together constitute the ‘Special Assessment District.? Periodic redeterminations of such costs may be made without further notice to record owners or parties in interest in the properties within the Special Assessment District. A special assessment roll identifying the total amount to be assessed against each of the parcels of land in the District has been prepared, with the names of the respective record owners of each parcel, if known. Said special assessment roll is on file and available for public inspection at the Township Clerk’s Office, which is located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Independence Township, Michigan.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the above time, date and location, the Township Board of Trustees shall meet for the purpose of hearing statements and objections by any interested person with respect to the amount of the special assessment.
Appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest, or shall be permitted to file his or her appearance or protest by letter at or before the hearing and his or her personal appearance in such case shall not be required.
BARBARA A. PALLOTTA, CLERK
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PUBLISHED: March 28, 2012
PUBLISHED: April 25, 2012
MAILED: April 23, 2012
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
Benefitted properties having frontage on roads as noticed in the Thendara Park Country Club Subdivision (map attached):
J -08-12-306-042 J -08-12-352-036 J -08-12-356-049
J -08-12-351-042 J -08-12-352-037 J -08-12-356-053
J -08-12-351-050 J -08-12-353-033 J -08-12-356-054
J -08-12-351-055 J -08-12-353-035 J -08-12-356-055
J -08-12-351-058 J -08-12-353-036 J -08-12-357-010
J -08-12-351-059 J -08-12-353-037 J -08-12-357-011
J -08-12-351-061 J -08-12-353-038 J -08-12-357-013
J -08-12-351-063 J -08-12-353-040 J -08-13-102-004
J -08-12-351-064 J -08-12-355-009 J -08-13-103-009
J -08-12-352-001 J -08-12-355-010 J -08-13-103-011
J -08-12-352-016 J -08-12-355-011 J -08-13-104-002
J -08-12-352-021 J -08-12-356-025 J -08-13-104-005
J -08-12-352-026 J -08-12-356-031 J -08-13-104-006
J -08-12-352-030 J -08-12-356-038 J -08-13-104-007
J -08-12-352-031 J -08-12-356-040 J -08-13-104-019
J -08-12-352-032 J -08-12-356-043 J -08-13-104-021
J -08-12-352-033 J -08-12-356-044 J -08-13-104-023
J -08-12-352-034 J -08-12-356-048 J -08-13-104-026
J -08-12-352-035

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday May 10, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2011-009
William Kruse Jr applicant
representing Deer Lake Properties, Petitioner
Location 7504 Dixie Hwy
REQUESTS SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL For Outdoor Seating
Per Zoning ord. Sec. 50.861
Special Land Use Request: Add outdoor seating
Parcel Identification Number: 08-30-251-009
Common Description: Dixie Hwy / White Lake Rd
1.694 acres C3 Zoning
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A Pallotta, Clerk

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
APRIL 10, 2012
A. A Regular Budget Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:04 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Lohmeier, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Carson, Petterson, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Carol Gabris, Human Resources Director; Steve Ronk, Fire Chief; Mitch Petterson, Staff Captain
Appointment of Acting Chair – Approved
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approved
E. CLOSED SESSION: Union Negotiations, as permitted by MCL 15.286(c)
The meeting RECESSED at 6:07 PM.
The meeting RECONVENED at 7:00 PM.
F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Larry Rosso, Trustee announced that the Seniors will be holding their annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at 11:00 am on Friday, April 13th at St. Daniels Catholic Church.
David Lohmeier, Trustee announced that planning is beginning for the annual 4th of July Parade.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Budget Presentation: Fire Department (Steve Ronk, Fire Chief; Mitch Petterson, Staff Captain)
Request to Suspend Rules ? Approved
Request to Schedule a Public Hearing –
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA: None
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS: None
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members discussed various topics.
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
Larry Rosso, Trustee: Scheduling of Open Burning Ordinance
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Budget Meeting adjourned at 9:08 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, April 18, 2012

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TUESDAY, May 1, 2012 2012 FIRE DEPARTMENT MILLAGE RENEWAL / INCREASE
A Public Hearing will be held by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees in the Township Hall Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, Michigan 48347 on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. to consider a Fire Department Millage renewal and possible increase for the August 2012 State Primary Election. For additional information, the Fire Department’s Tuesday, April 10, 2012 budget presentation can be viewed on the Township’s website at www.twp.independence.mi.us.
Comments can be expressed at the Public Hearing or written comments and questions can be directed to the attention of the Township Clerk at the above address or by email to bpallotta@twp.independence.mi.us no later than 4:00 p.m. on the Monday before the meeting. Questions may also be directed to the Township Clerk by email or by phone at (248) 625-5114; Ext. 203
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
NOTICE: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the Township Clerk by e-mail at bpallotta@twp.independence.mi.us or by calling (248) 625-5114, Ext. 204 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt will be made to make reasonable accommodations.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, 7:00 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following cases:
Case #12-0004 Tapper, Richard, Petitioner (Representing Phantom of Michigan)
APPLICANT REQUESTS A LOCATION VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-849 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR TENT/STAND AND STORAGE TRAILER PLACEMENT IN PARKING LOT FOR 10 DAY SALE OF FIREWORKS, ALSO REQUESTING THIS VARIANCE FOR NEXT FIVE YEARS
6697 Dixie Highway, C-3
Cherry Hill North Bowling Lanes
08-29-452-008
Case #12-0005 Greer, William, Petitioner for Harvest Land Ministries
APPLICANT REQUESTS A SETBACK VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-838(d)(1)(e) TO PLACE A GROUND SIGN 8? INTO THE FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY OF CLINTONVILLE RD
5840-5848 Clintonville Rd., R-1R
Harvest Land Ministries
08-25-301-004
Case #12-0006 Allied Signs, Inc., Petitioner for McDonald’s
APPLICANT REQUESTS A 40 SQ. FT. SIZE AND 9 ? INCH HEIGHT VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-838(j)(3) FOR TWO DRIVE-THROUGH MENU BOARDS
6695 Dixie Highway, C-3
McDonald’s Restaurant
08-29-452-003
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
APRIL 3, 2012
A. A Regular General Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:36 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Petterson, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Bart Clark, Superintendent; Carol Gabris, Human Resources Director; Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation and Seniors Director; Joe Barnhart, Cable Access Program Manager
Appointment of Acting Chair – Approved
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As amended.
E. CLOSED SESSION: Union Negotiations, as permitted by MCL 15.286(c)-Cancelled
F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Joe Wauldron: Rotary Wine Tasting; May 3, 2012; Clarkston Area Youth Assistance- Golf Outing; June 15, 2012
Sam Moraco: Governor Moses Wisner House Spring Clean-up; April 21, 2012
G. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Joan McCrary; Sam Moraco; Mike Clark; Jane Boyer; Rae Luallen; Trevor Keyser, Clarkston News
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Report: Superintendent’s Update
Agenda Items Removed from Regular Business:
7. Request to Adopt: CPAC Policy, PEG User Agreement; and Appearance Release- Approved
8. Request to Expend Funds for Improvements Proposed for the Clarkston Calendar- APPROVED
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Request to Establish Compensation for Supervisor’s Position Effective for the 2012 Term of Office ? Removed
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Request to Attend Advanced Treasurer’s Institute-Removed
2. Board of Trustees Regular General Meeting Minutes ? March 6, 2012-Approved
3. Board of Trustees Regular General Meeting Minutes ? March 13, 2012-Approved
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
1. Request to Attend Advanced Treasurer’s Institute-Approved
The meeting RECESSED at 9:26 PM
The meeting RECONVENED at 9:32 PM
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Request to Approve 2012 Gravel and Limestone Participation Program ? Combined with Regular Business Item M-2
2. Request to Initiate 2012 Tri-Party Fund Options-Approved with conditions
3. Request to Schedule a Special Meeting-No action taken
4. Request to Award Bid for 4th of July Fireworks Display-Approved
5. Request to Award Bid for Baseball Uniforms-Approved
6. Request to Appoint Parks, Recreation & Seniors Advisory Committee Members- Approved
9. Request to Approve Accounts Payable Check Run and Payroll in the amount of $344,553.11-Approved
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members discussed various topics.
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS: None
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular General Meeting adjourned at 11:40 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, April 11, 2012

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
MARCH 20, 2012
A. A Regular General Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:05 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Wallace
Absent: Petterson, Rosso, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Susan Hendricks, Finance Director; Carol Gabris, Human Resources Director; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst; Steve Ronk, Fire Chief; Julie Meredith, Library Director
Appointment of Acting Chair – Approved
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
The meeting RECESSED at 6:09 PM
E. CLOSED SESSION: Union Negotiations, as permitted by MCL 15.286(c)
Trustee Rosso arrived at 6:17 PM.
The meeting RECONVENED at 7:35 PM
F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: Peg Roth, DIA Installation in downtown Clarkston open to public on May 20th; Curt Carson, Water Bills on-line March 19, 2012.
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
I. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: District Library Presentation (Julie Meredith, Library Director)
2. Presentation: E-Rate Update (Julie Meredith, Library Directory)
3. Report: Superintendent’s Update (Bart Clark, Superintendent)
4. Report: CPAC Update (Joe Barnhart, Cable Access Program Manager)
Public Comment: Joe Wauldron
5. Report: Monthly Budget Update (Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst)
6. Report: Budget Adjustments (Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst)
J. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Request to Dispose of CPAC Assets ? Approved
2. Request to Amend 2012 Board Meeting Schedule ? Approved
3. Approval of Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes ? January 31, 2012
4. Approval of Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes ? February 7, 2012
5. Approval of Board of Trustees Budget Meeting Minutes ? February 14, 2012
6. Approval of Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes ? February 21, 2012
L. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
M. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Request to Consider Special Assessment District for Winter Maintenance of Private Roads-Thendara Park ? Approved
2. Request to Renew CTS Unitel Agreement ? Approved
3. Request to Approve Resolution of Intent to Utilize Tri-Part Program ? Approved
The meeting RECESSED at 9:12 PM
The meeting RECONVENED at 9:21 PM
4. Request to Renew CMC Telecom Agreement ? Approved
5. Request for Board Direction-Township IT Department ? Approved
Public Comment: Jane Boyer
6. Request to Accept Letter of Engagement for 2011 Audit Services ? Approved
Board Directive to Solicit Bids for 2012 Audit Services ? Approved
7. Request to Accept Letter of Engagement for OPEB Study GRS ? No Action
Board Directive to Solicit Bids for OPEB Study ? Approved
8. Request to Approve Budget Amendment #3 ? Approved
9. Request to Approve Agreement with My Choice Energy for Purchase of Natural Gas ? Approved
10. Request to Receive Board Direction Regarding Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request ? Approved
11. Request to Establish Compensation for Supervisor’s Position Effective for the 2012 Term of Office ? Postponed to the April 3, 2012 Regular General Meeting
12. Approval of the Accounts Payable Check Run and Payroll in the amount of $1,269.754.02 ? Approved
Public Comment: Fred Ritter; Jeff Decker; Jane Boyer
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members discussed various topics.
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Report: February-Monthly Building Report Synopsis
2. Report: January-Monthly Report Oakland County Sheriff’s Office
3. Report: CIA Annual Report-Carlisle/Wortman
4. Communication: City of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular General Meeting adjourned at 11:57 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, March 28, 2012

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
THENDARA PARK COUNTRY CLUB SUBDIVISION PRIVATE ROAD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Township Hall
6483 Waldon
Independence Township, MI
The Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence (‘Township?) has received a petition requesting a special assessment district for the winter maintenance of the following private roads in the Thendara Park Country Club Subdivision in the Township: Thendara from Neosho south to but not including Thendara Court; Upper and Lower Mohican; Pequiot; and Sequoah Park Drive (the ‘Road Maintenance Project?). Having received such petition from the record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total frontage upon such roads, and based upon the request in that petition, the Township Board has tentatively declared its intent to proceed with the winter maintenance of such roads (‘Road Maintenance Project?) and has tentatively decided to establish a special assessment district to defray a portion of the costs of such improvements by special assessment against the benefited properties. The improvements are intended to provide special benefits to the properties identified on the attachment to this Notice, which properties together tentatively constitute the ‘Special Assessment District.? The cost estimate and description of the winter maintenance are on file and available for public inspection at the Township Clerk’s Office, which is located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Independence Township, Michigan.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the above time, date and location, the Township Board of Trustees shall meet for the purpose of hearing statements and objections by any interested person with respect to the proposed Road Maintenance Project and the proposed Special Assessment District.
Appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the matters to be considered at the hearing to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest, or shall be permitted to file his or her appearance or protest by letter at or before the hearing and his or her personal appearance in such case shall not be required.
BARBARA A. PALLOTTA, CLERK
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
DATED: March 20, 2012
PUBLISHED: March 28, 2012
MAILED: March 23, 2012

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
MARCH 13, 2012
A. A Regular Budget Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:05 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Petterson, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Susan Hendricks, Finance Director; Carol Gabris, Human Resources Director; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst; Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation and Seniors Director
Appointment of Acting Chair – Approved
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented
The meeting RECESSED at 6:08 PM
E. CLOSED SESSION: Union Negotiations, as permitted by MCL 15.286(c)
The meeting RECONVENED at 7:17 PM
M. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
G. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
H. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Budget Presentation: Department of Parks, Recreation and Seniors (Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation and Seniors Director)
I. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
J. CONSENT AGENDA: None
K. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
L. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Administrative Fees: No action taken
M. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members discussed various topics
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS: None
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Budget Meeting adjourned at 9:55 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: Wednesday, March 21, 2012

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF
CLOSE OF REGISTRATION WITHIN
THE CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012
REGISTRATION NOTICE FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD Tuesday, May 8, 2012 to the Qualified Electors of the Charter Township of Independence, County of Oakland, State of Michigan:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That in conformity with the Michigan Election law, the final date for registration in order to vote in the Special Election is Monday, April 9, 2012 by the close of business.
To vote at this election, all persons must be qualified registered voters as follows:
Citizens of the United States, 18 years old on or before the election date, have resided in the State of Michigan for at least thirty (30) days and have established a residence in the Charter Township of Independence on or before the 30th day prior to Tuesday, May 8, 2012.
HOURS OF REGISTRATION: Notice is hereby given that registration will be taken during regular office hours Monday through Friday of each week, excluding holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Qualified electors may also register to vote or change their address in person at the following locations: the Oakland County Clerk’s Office and Secretary of State Branch Offices by mail obtaining and completing a Voter Registration Application and forwarding it to the election official designated on the application by the close of registration deadline.
The Tuesday, May 8, 2012 Special Election will be conducted in all voting precincts of the Charter Township of Independence for the purpose of voting on the following proposal:
CLARKSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
BONDING PROPOSITION
Shall Clarkston Community Schools, Oakland County, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Twenty Million Dollars ($20,000,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds in one or more series therefor, for the purpose of:
remodeling, equipping and re-equipping and furnishing and refurnishing school buildings; acquiring and installing educational technology in school buildings; and developing and improving athletic facilities and sites?
The following is for informational purposes only:
The estimated millage that will be levied for the proposed bonds in 2012 is 1 mill ($1.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation). The maximum number of years the bonds may be outstanding, exclusive of any refunding, is seventeen (17) years. The estimated simple average annual millage anticipated to be required to retire this bond debt is .82 mill ($0.82 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation).
(Pursuant to State law, expenditure of bond proceeds must be audited, and the proceeds cannot be used for repair or maintenance costs, teacher, administrator or employee salaries, or other operating expenses.)
Yes or No
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
PUBLISHED & POSTED: Wednesday, March 28, 2012

PUBLIC NOTICE
Consumer Confidence Report with 2011 Water Quality Results was mailed March 6, 2012 to all water customers. If you do not receive your copy, you can pick one up at the Department of Public Works, 6050 Flemings Lake Road. Normal business hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. The report can also be viewed on the township website www.twp.independence.mi.us.
Barb Pallotta, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 7:00 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following cases:
Case #12-0001 Heverly, James, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS A VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-837 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT DETACHED GARAGE WITH PLACEMENT IN FRONT OF THE PRINCIPAL BUILDING PLUS A 7? SIDE YARD VARIANCE ON NON-CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
4616 Clinton., R-1A
Oakland Ridge Sub, Lot 14
08-34-452-029
Case #12-0002 Hambrick, Eric and Stephanie, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST EXTENSION OF A PREVIOUSLY GRANTED VARIANCE (CASE #11-0003, ON 4/6/2011) FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-840 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO LIVE IN EXISTING HOME WHILE CONSTRUCTING NEW HOME ON SAME PARCEL
7231 Deer Lake Ct., R-1B
Deer Lake Farms No. 2, Lot 81
08-19-178-004
Case #12-0003 Serra, Vito, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS THE FOLLOWING VARIANCES FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890 OF THE ZONING TO CONSTRUCT TWO UNIT CONDOMINIUM:
1. a. 10? SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE TO PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE (UNIT 16A)
b. 18? SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE ? OVERHEAD DECK (UNIT 16A)
2. 9? SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE TO PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE (UNIT 15C)
5503/5509 Eagle View Ct., R-2
Fairways at Pine Knob, Building 8, Unit 15C & 16A
08-22-426-015/ 08-22-426-016
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
MARCH 6, 2012
A. A Regular General Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Wallace
Absent: Petterson, Rosso, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Bart Clark, Superintendent; Ken Elwert, Parks, Recreation and Seniors Director; Susan Hendricks, Finance Director; Julie Meredith, Library Director; Steve Ronk, Fire Chief; Kristen Sieloff, Assessor; Steven P. Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, P.C.; Derk W. Beckerleg, Secrest / Wardle; Greg Oviatt, Munder Capital
Appointment of Acting Chair – Approved
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Amended
E. CLOSED SESSION: None Requested
M. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
G. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
H. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Fourth Quarter Investment Report (Curt Carson, Treasurer)
2. Superintendent’s Report (Bart Clark, Superintendent)
I. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
J. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Request to Accept Treasurer’s Quarterly Report-Approved
2. Board of Trustees Special Meeting Minutes-January 12, 2012? Approved
Request to Approve DPW Repair Bill over $5,000.00 – Approved
K. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
L. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Request for Part-time Cleaning Services-Library & CPAC – Approved
2. Request to Promote Operations Captain ? Approved
3. Appointment of District Library Agreement Committee Members ? Approved
4. Request to Approve 2012 Cemetery Rates ? Removed
5. Request to Approve 2012 Water-Sewer Rates ? Approved
Public Comment: Cory Johnston
7. Request to Accept 2012 Fertilizer contract ? Approved
8. Request to Award Bid for 2012 Portable Toilets ? Approved
9. Request to Approve Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $283,475.79 – Approved
M. PUBLIC COMMENT: Moved to front of Agenda
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members discussed various topics
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. REPORT: January 2012 Building Department report
2. REPORT: December 2011 Oakland County Sheriff’s Office
Noted and Filed
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular General Meeting adjourned at 9:40 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Clerk
Published: Wednesday, March 14, 2012

independence township
official public notice
The Charter Township of Independence 2012 March Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 6, 2011 at 9:00 am.
The Board of Review will meet for public hearings at the Township Hall Board Room located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear 2012 year assessment appeals of value, classification and hardship exemption requests on March 9, 12, 13 & 16 from 9:00 am through 12 noon, on March 8 & 15 from 1:00 pm through 4:00 pm, and on March 7 & 14 from 5 pm through 8 pm.
If you wish to appear in person to appeal your assessed value, it is required that you have an appointment with the March Board of Review. The Assessed Value represents 50% of market value. Appeals are for the 2012 tax year only. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office by calling (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
A resident or nonresident may also protest to the Board of Review by mail by submitting a completed and signed ‘Petition to Board of Review? (Form L-4035). This form is available on line at www.michigan.gov/documents/l4035f_2658_7.pdf and at the Township Assessing Department at the address indicated above. This form should be mailed to the Independence Township Assessing Department, PO Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347. It must be received prior to the close of the March Board of Review and documentation supporting your opinion of value should be attached.
The Board of Review is an appeal process to review property values, not tax bills. The Board of Review has no jurisdiction over the millage rates that are multiplied against taxable values in order to calculate the tax bill. The year 2012 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
Sincerely,
Kristen Sieloff, MAAO
Independence Township Assessor
Publish: 2/15, 2/22, 2/29/12

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
A. A Regular General Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:31 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Petterson, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Bart Clark, Superintendent; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst, Julie Meredith, Library Director; Joe Barnhart, Cable Access Program Manager; Steven P. Joppich, Johnson, Rosati, Schultz & Joppich, P.C.; Elizabeth Young, Schultz and Young, P.C.
Appointment of Acting Chair – Approved
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA as amended
E. CLOSED SESSION: None Requested
M. PUBLIC COMMENT: Craig Richardson, AFSCME Union President
F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Treasurer Carson announced the deadline for applications available to high school seniors from the counseling offices for scholarships through various local organizations is March 2nd and further announced that tickets are available for the Optimist’s annual murder mystery fundraiser to be held on March 3rd.
G. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
H. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Quarterly Report Presentation-Removed (Curt Carson, Treasurer)
2. Superintendent’s Report (Bart Clark, Superintendent)
3. Monthly Budget Update (Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst)
4. Monthly Budget Adjustments (Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst)
Trustee Petterson arrived at 8:30 PM
5. Police Fund Update (Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst)
6. District Library Agreement Proposal Update (Julie Meredith, Library Director)
7. Cable Program Access Center (CPAC) Update (Joe Barnhart, Cable Access Program Manager)
I. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Discussion and Decision for Appropriate Disciplinary Action for Deputy Supervisor, Mike Clark (David Lohmeier, Trustee)
J. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Request to Accept Treasurer’s Quarterly Report-Removed for action at a later date (Curt Carson, Treasurer)
2. Board of Trustees Special Meeting Minutes-January 24, 2012? Approved
K. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
L. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Request to Retain Professional Services of the Township and Labor Attorneys – Approved
2. Second Reading of Ordinance to Implement State Law-Contractor Requirements – Approved
3. Request to Reconstitute Safety Path Committee and Appoint Members ? Approved
4. Request to Approve the 2012 Specialized Services Operating Assistance Program Third Party Contract ? Approved
5. Request to Direct Township Attorney to Research Hour Restrictions for Solicitation Ordinance ? Approved
6. Request to Relocate Public Comment on the Agenda ? Failed
The meeting RECESSED at 11:33
The meeting RECONVENED at 11:36
7. Request to Approve Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $253,990.49 – Approved
M. PUBLIC COMMENT: Moved to front of Agenda
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members discussed various topics
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. REPORT: Summary of Historic Sashabaw Plains Presbyterian Church Window Repair ? Noted and Filed
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular General Meeting adjourned at 11:40 PM.
Published: Wednesday, February 29, 2012

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
FEBRUARY 14, 2012
A. A Regular Budget Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:14 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Petterson, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Bart Clark, Superintendent; Susan Hendricks, Finance Director; Linda Richardson, DPW Director
Appointment of Acting Chair – Approved
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA as presented
E. CLOSED SESSION: None Requested
F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
M. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
G. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
H. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Budget Presentation: Department of Public Works (Linda Richardson, DPW Director)
I. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
J. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Board of Trustees Regular General Meeting Minutes -December 20, 2011 as Amended ? Approved
2. Board of Trustees Regular General Meeting Minutes- January 10, 2012 as Amended ? Approved
3. Board of Trustees Regular General Meeting Minutes- January 17, 2012 as Amended – Approved
K. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
L. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Amendment to the Regular Budget Meeting Schedule – Approved
M. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members discussed various topics
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS: None
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular General Meeting adjourned at 9:25 PM.
Published: Wednesday, February 22, 2012

independence township
official public notice
The Charter Township of Independence 2012 March Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 6, 2011 at 9:00 am.
The Board of Review will meet for public hearings at the Township Hall Board Room located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear 2012 year assessment appeals of value, classification and hardship exemption requests on March 9, 12, 13 & 16 from 9:00 am through 12 noon, on March 8 & 15 from 1:00 pm through 4:00 pm, and on March 7 & 14 from 5 pm through 8 pm.
If you wish to appear in person to appeal your assessed value, it is required that you have an appointment with the March Board of Review. The Assessed Value represents 50% of market value. Appeals are for the 2012 tax year only. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office by calling (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
A resident or nonresident may also protest to the Board of Review by mail by submitting a completed and signed ‘Petition to Board of Review? (Form L-4035). This form is available on line at www.michigan.gov/documents/l4035f_2658_7.pdf and at the Township Assessing Department at the address indicated above. This form should be mailed to the Independence Township Assessing Department, PO Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347. It must be received prior to the close of the March Board of Review and documentation supporting your opinion of value should be attached.
The Board of Review is an appeal process to review property values, not tax bills. The Board of Review has no jurisdiction over the millage rates that are multiplied against taxable values in order to calculate the tax bill. The year 2012 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
Sincerely,
Kristen Sieloff, MAAO
Independence Township Assessor
Publish: 2/15, 2/22, 2/29/12

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST
FOR THE
PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION – TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2012
Notice is hereby given that the Charter Township of Independence will conduct a Public Accuracy Test of the computer equipment to be used for the tabulation of absentee and precinct ballots for the Presidential Primary Election to be held Tuesday, February 28, 2012.
The test will take place at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, February 21, 2012 in the Township Hall Board Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr. ? Clarkston, Michigan 48346.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Clerk
PUBLISHED & POSTED: Wednesday, February 15, 2012

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
FEBRUARY 7, 2012
A. A Regular General Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:31 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Petterson, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Bart Clark, Superintendent; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Ken Elwert, Parks & Recreation Director; Barbara Rollin, Senior Center Coordinator; Gregg Schultz, Schultz & Young
Appointment of Acting Chair – Approved
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA as amended
E. CLOSED SESSION: None Requested
F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
M. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
G. PUBLIC HEARING: Request to Reprogram 2006-2007-2008 CDBG Funds
The Public Hearing opened at 7:35 PM
The Public Hearing closed at 7:35 PM
1. Request to Reprogram 2066-2007-2008 CDBG Funds – Approved
H. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Superintendent Report (Bart Clark, Superintendent)
I. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
J. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Board of Trustees Regular General Meeting Minutes ? January 17, 2012 ? Removed
2. 2012 Water Tower Maintenance – Removed
K. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Board of Trustees Regular General Meeting Minutes ? January 17, 2012 ? Approved as Amended
2. 2012 Water Tower Maintenance – Approved
L. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. First Reading-Implementing State Law: Contractor Registration Requirements – Approved
2. AC Pipe Condition Assessment Pilot Program – Approved
3. Request to Post Parks Superintendent Position – Approved
4. Employment Agreement for Township Superintendent – Approved
5. Request to Extend Contract for IT Support Services – Approved
6. Discussion and Decision for Appropriate Disciplinary Action for Deputy Supervisor, Mike Clark ? Postponed to the Regular General Meeting of February 21, 2012
7. Request to Approve the Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $355,387.01 ? Approved
M. PUBLIC COMMENT: Moved to beginning of agenda
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members discussed various topics
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. REPORT: Supplemental Report for 2011 Sewer Budget Amendments for Payments to Clinton-Oakland Sewage Disposal
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular General Meeting adjourned at 9:07 PM.
Published: Wednesday, February 15, 2012

NOTICE OF
PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2012
IN THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
To the Qualified Electors:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Election will be held in the:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
County of Oakland, State of Michigan
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2012
The polls will be open at 7 o’clock a.m.
and will remain open until 8 o’clock p.m.
ALL POLLING PLACES ARE HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
BRAILLE AND AUDIO VERSIONS OF VOTING INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE
At the polling places listed below:
PRECINCT # & POLLING LOCATION
1 Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church ?
6805 Bluegrass
2 North Sashabaw Elementary School ?
5290 Maybee Rd.
3 St. Trinity Lutheran Church ? 7925 Sashabaw Rd.
4 Free Methodist Church ?
5482 Winell St. at Maybee Rd.
5 Pine Knob Elementary School ? 6020 Sashabaw Rd.
6 North Sashabaw Elementary School ?
5290 Maybe Rd.
7 Independence Elementary School ?
6850 Hubbard Rd.
8 Clarkston Elementary School ? 6595 Waldon Rd.
9 Clarkston United Methodist Church ?
6600 Waldon Rd.
10 Clarkston Community Church ? 6300 Clarkston Rd.
11 First Congregational Church ? 5449 Clarkston Rd.
12 & 15 Bailey Lake Elementary School ?
8051 Pine Knob Rd.
13 Maranatha Baptist Church ? 5790 Flemings Lake Rd.
14 Oakland Woods Baptist Church ? 5628 Maybee Rd.
The Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Presidential Primary Election will be conducted in all voting precincts of the Charter Township of Independence, for the purpose of nominating candidates of all participating political parties for the following offices:
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
Republican Candidates: Democratic Candidates:
Michele Bachmann Barack Obama
Herman Cain Uncommitted
Newt Gingrich
Jon Huntsman
Gary Johnson
Fred Karger
Ron Paul
Rick Perry
Buddy Roemer
Mitt Romney
Rick Santorum
Uncommitted
Absent voter ballots may be obtained from:
Township Clerk
6483 Waldon Center Dr.
P.O. Box 69
Clarkston, Michigan 48347
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
PUBLISHED & POSTED: Wednesday, February 15, 2012

independence township
official public notice
The Charter Township of Independence 2012 March Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 6, 2011 at 9:00 am.
The Board of Review will meet for public hearings at the Township Hall Board Room located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear 2012 year assessment appeals of value, classification and hardship exemption requests on March 9, 12, 13 & 16 from 9:00 am through 12 noon, on March 8 & 15 from 1:00 pm through 4:00 pm, and on March 7 & 14 from 5 pm through 8 pm.
If you wish to appear in person to appeal your assessed value, it is required that you have an appointment with the March Board of Review. The Assessed Value represents 50% of market value. Appeals are for the 2012 tax year only. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office by calling (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
A resident or nonresident may also protest to the Board of Review by mail by submitting a completed and signed ‘Petition to Board of Review? (Form L-4035). This form is available on line at www.michigan.gov/documents/l4035f_2658_7.pdf and at the Township Assessing Department at the address indicated above. This form should be mailed to the Independence Township Assessing Department, PO Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347. It must be received prior to the close of the March Board of Review and documentation supporting your opinion of value should be attached.
The Board of Review is an appeal process to review property values, not tax bills. The Board of Review has no jurisdiction over the millage rates that are multiplied against taxable values in order to calculate the tax bill. The year 2012 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
Sincerely,
Kristen Sieloff, MAAO
Independence Township Assessor
Publish: 2/15, 2/22, 2/29/12

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
JANUARY 31, 2012
A. A Regular General Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:30 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Petterson, Wallace
Absent: Rosso, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Bart Clark, Superintendent; Carol Gabris, Human Resources Director; Ken Elwert, Parks & Recreation Director; Barbara Rollin, Senior Center Coordinator; Steven P. Joppich, Secrest/Wardle; Gregg Schultz, Schultz & Young
Appointment of Acting Chair – Approved
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA as amended
E. CLOSED SESSION: Attorney-Client Privileged Legal Opinion, as permitted by 15.268(h) ? FAILED
The meeting recessed at 6:32 PM
The meeting reconvened at 6:42 PM
M. PUBLIC COMMENT: Forrest Milzow
Regular Business: L-4 Selection of Superintendent ? No action taken
G. PUBLIC HEARING: None scheduled
H. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Proposed Senior Center Project (John Lowell, Friends of the Independence Township Senior Adult Activity Center)
2. Superintendent Report (Bart Clark, Superintendent)
Motion to suspend rules – Approved
Motion to authorize funding for clerical support for the Building Department ? Approved
I. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
J. CONSENT AGENDA: None
K. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes ? December 20, 2011 ? Approved as amended
2. Board of Trustees Regular Budget Meeting Minutes ? January 10, 2012 ? Approved as amended
L. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Request from James Dopriak for Sound Variance for Waterford Hills Road Racing – Approved
2. Request from Kruse’s Deer Lake Inn ? Transfer of 2011 Resort Class C with Dance-Entertainment Permit – Approved
3. Appointment of Cable Access Program Manager ? Approved
4. Selection of Superintendent ? Removed and placed earlier on the agenda.
5. Reconvening of the Employees Benefit Resolution Committee ? No action taken
6. Resolution Regarding Township’s Publication of Notices ? Approved
7. Request to Change Parks and Recreations Department Name ? Approved
8. Request to Approve Parks, Recreation and Seniors Advisory Committee By-Laws – Approved
Public Comment: Joette Kunse; Carolyn Morrison
9. Request to Purchase New Tractor, Parks and Recreation ? Approved
10. Request to Grant Pricing Authority by Category, Parks and Recreation – Approved
11. Request to Direct the Parks and Recreation Director to Present an Annual Year- End Cost Recover Summary Report ? Approved
12. Request to Authorize Change in Cost Recover Policy for 2014 Pricing ? Approved
13. Request to Waive Recapture of 2009 CDBG Funds ? Approved
14. Request to Authorize the Issuance of Motor Vehicle Permits ? Approved
15. Request to Approve the Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $355,443.01 – Approved
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: Joette Kunse
G. CLOSED SESSION: Attorney-Client Privileged Legal Opinion, as permitted by 15.268(h)
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members discussed various topics
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular General Meeting adjourned at 10:30 PM.
Published: Wednesday, February 8, 2012

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
JANUARY 24, 2012
A. A Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:00 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Petterson, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Steve Ronk, Fire Chief; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Steven P. Joppich, Secrest / Wardle
Approval to appoint Acting Chair
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA as presented
E. AGENDA ITEMS AS STATED IN THE CALL OF THE MEETING:
1. Open Burning Ordinance ? Board and public discussion took place
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
G. CLOSED SESSION: Attorney-Client Privileged Legal Opinion, as permitted by 15.268(h)
The meeting recessed at 8:25 PM
The meeting reconvened at 9:15 PM
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Special Meeting adjourned at 9:16 PM.
Published: February 1, 2012

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF
CLOSE OF REGISTRATION WITHIN
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE:
FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2012
REGISTRATION NOTICE FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD Tuesday, February 28, 2012 to the Qualified Electors of the Charter Township of Independence, County of Oakland, State of Michigan:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That in conformity with the Michigan Election law, the final date for registration in order to vote in the Presidential Primary Election is Monday, January 30, 2012 by the close of business.
To vote at this election, all persons must be registered.
Citizens of the United States, 18 years old, who have resided in the State of Michigan at least thirty (30) days and have established a residence in the Charter Township of Independence on or before the 30th day prior to Tuesday, February 28, 2012, are eligible to register.
HOURS OF REGISTRATION: Notice is hereby given that registration will be taken during regular office hours Monday through Friday of each week, excluding holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Qualified electors may also register to vote or change their address in person at the following locations: the Oakland County Clerk’s Office and Secretary of State Branch Offices by mail obtaining and completing a Voter Registration Application and forwarding it to the election official designated on the application by the close of registration deadline.
The Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Presidential Primary Election will be conducted in all voting precincts of the Charter Township of Independence, for the purpose of electing candidates for the following office:
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
Ballot for Ballot for Democratic
Republican Candidates: Candidates:
Vote for One Vote for One
Michele Bachmann Ron Paul Barack Obama
Herman Cain Rick Perry Uncommitted
Newt Gingrich Buddy Roemer
Jon Huntsman Mitt Romney
Gary Johnson Rick Santorum
Fred Karger Uncommitted
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
PUBLISHED & POSTED: Wed., January 18 & 25, 2012

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on January 17, 2012, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to amend certain provisions of the Independence Charter Township Code, as follows:
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 2012-01
An Ordinance to amend certain provisions of the Independence Charter Township Code in order to provide that certain functions and duties of the Township Supervisor shall be performed by the Township Superintendent, if one is appointed by the Township Board.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
Chapter 1, Section 1-2 of the Independence Charter Township Code is hereby amended to add a definition of the term ‘supervisor/superintendent? in alphabetical order to the existing list of definitions and rules of construction contained in that section, which new defined term is to read as follows:
Supervisor/superintendent. The term ‘supervisor/superintendent? means the township superintendent if a superintendent has been appointed by the township board, and if a superintendent has not been appointed by the township board said term shall mean the township supervisor.
Section 2 of Ordinance
Chapter 6, Article II, Division 2, Section 6-54 of the Independence Charter Township Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 6-54. Fees.
(a) [Unchanged].
(b) Fee for monitoring. In the event the township receives a written and signed complaint from any person alleging that a licensee is violating the requirements of this article, and the township board, or the township supervisor/superintendent determines to monitor such licensee in response to such complaint, the licensee shall upon demand pay a monitoring fee in an amount not to exceed the actual costs and expenses incurred for the monitoring. The test result data obtained by such monitoring shall be made available to the licensee upon request.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Chapter 12, Article VIII, Section 12-194 of the Independence Charter Township Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 12-194. Design Principles.
(a) [Unchanged].
(b) [Unchanged].
(c) Safety path master plan. For any development in the township, involving any use, with the exception of a development which, considering present and potential future activity, involves the construction of not more than one single-family residence, and subject to subsection (c)(7) of this section, the following regulations shall apply if the development is located on or adjacent to a proposed safety path, as designated on the township safety path master plan:
(1) [Unchanged].
(2) [Unchanged].
(3) [Unchanged].
(4) [Unchanged].
(5) [Unchanged].
(6) Where unique and peculiar circumstances are present, such as extreme topography, dense mature trees and/or wetlands, the planning commission shall be authorized to vary the location and/or specifications of safety path construction so as to minimize or avoid a safety hazard and/or adverse impact upon natural features. Moreover, during the course of construction, the township supervisor/superintendent may authorize the township engineer to work with the developer in the field and permit minor deviations in the interest of safety and natural feature preservation, and provide for orderly development of a coordinated network of safety paths. Any and all required approvals from other governmental entities shall be obtained by the developer with respect to all variances permitted by the township.
(7) [Unchanged].
Section 4 of Ordinance
Chapter 14, Article II, Section 14-23 of the Independence Charter Township Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 14-23. General standards.
All developments of land, including all modifications of existing developments, shall be designed, constructed, and maintained to prevent flooding, protect water quality, and reduce where feasible both the runoff peak flow rate and the volume of stormwater discharged from the property. The particular facilities and measures required shall take into consideration the natural features, wetlands, and watercourses on or near the site; the potential for on-site and off-site adverse stormwater impacts, water pollution, and erosion; and the size of the site. The nature and extent of measures required by the township may take into consideration any previously existing natural resources and features, such as wetlands and watercourses on the site that have been filled or altered. Engineered site grading plans shall be required for all developments requiring site plan review under section 5.12 of the township zoning ordinance.
(1) [Unchanged].
(2) Soil erosion control.
a. [Unchanged].
b. [Unchanged].
c. [Unchanged].
d. [Unchanged].
e. [Unchanged].
f. [Unchanged].
g. [Unchanged].
h. [Unchanged].
i. [Unchanged].
j. [Unchanged].
k. The township shall have the authority to issue stop work orders for failure to comply with the requirements of this section; provided a proprietor shall be entitled to a hearing before the supervisor/superintendent, or his or her designee, within three business days to determine whether the stop work order shall continue.
l. [Unchanged].
(3) [Unchanged].
(4) [Unchanged].
(5) [Unchanged].
(6) [Unchanged].
(7) [Unchanged].
Section 5 of Ordinance
Chapter 16, Article II, Section 16-21 of the Independence Charter Township Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 16-21. Process of licensure; RFP.
(a) In the month of April of odd-numbered years, or more frequently if determined appropriate by the township board, the township supervisor/superintendent shall prepare and distribute a request for proposal for licensure to provide ambulance service in the township.
(b) The RFP shall be distributed to all persons and entities believed by the township supervisor/superintendent to be willing and able to provide ambulance services in the township.
(c) The form and content of the RFP shall be determined by the supervisor/superintendent and shall solicit information calculated to be relevant in making a selection of a primary and backup ambulance service in the best interest and advantage of the township and its residents, including, without limitation, information relating to the quality of service, schedule of costs and response time to be provided by prospective licensees.
(d) [Unchanged].
(e) [Unchanged].
(f) [Unchanged].
Section 6 of Ordinance
Chapter 18, Article II, Section 18-19 of the Independence Charter Township Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 18-19. Unlawful acts occurring out-of-doors.
It shall be unlawful to cause or permit any of the following acts to occur out-of-doors:
(1) [Unchanged].
(2) Construction noises. The creation of noise which is clearly audible beyond the property from which it is emanating, resulting from the erection (including excavation), demolition, alteration or repair of any building, and the excavation of streets and highways, at any time prior to 7:00 a.m. and after sunset, Monday through Saturday, and at any time prior to 10:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. A deviation from such limitation shall be authorized if a permit is obtained in advance from the township supervisor/superintendent or the supervisor’s/superintendent’s designee, upon a showing that the noise will not result in an unreasonable disturbance of one or more residential occupants.
(3) [Unchanged].
(4) [Unchanged].
(5) [Unchanged].
(6) [Unchanged].
(7) [Unchanged].
(8) [Unchanged].
Section 7 of Ordinance
Chapter 18, Article IV, Division 2, Sections 18-119 and 18-120 of the Independence Charter Township Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 18-119. Mitigation bank.
(a) [Unchanged].
(b) The purchase and use of mitigation credits from the mitigation bank may be permitted in accordance with this section. Copies of all permit applications under this division that involve the purchase and use of mitigation credits shall be forwarded to the township supervisor/superintendent.
(c) [Unchanged].
(d) [Unchanged].
(e) [Unchanged].
(f) [Unchanged].
(g) [Unchanged].
Sec. 18-120. Administration of mitigation bank.
The mitigation bank shall be managed, monitored and maintained by the township supervisor/superintendent through the department and in consultation with the township engineer and wetlands consultant. The township supervisor/superintendent shall maintain a record of the total number of mitigation credits generated, available and sold within the mitigation bank, and the names and addresses of those who have purchased credits. The supervisor/superintendent shall inform the director and/or board of the amount of available mitigation credits upon receiving an application pursuant to section 18-119(b).
Section 8 of Ordinance
Chapter 20, Article II, Section 20-24 of the Independence Charter Township Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 20-24. Bureau of Fire Prevention.
(a) [Unchanged].
(b) [Unchanged].
(c) [Unchanged].
(d) [Unchanged].
(e) [Unchanged].
(f) No less than one report of the bureau of fire prevention shall be made and transmitted to the supervisor/superintendent of the township on or before February 1 each year. Such report shall be signed by the fire chief and shall include:
(1) [Unchanged].
(2) [Unchanged].
Section 9 of Ordinance
Chapter 24, Article II, Sections 24-20, 24-22, 24-23, 24-24, 24-25, 24-26 and 24-27 of the Independence Charter Township Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 24-20. Creation of department.
(a) Generally. The township board may, in its discretion, establish in and for the township a police department which shall be responsible for maintaining the public peace and order and enforcing all ordinances of the township, all laws of the state, and all rules and regulations of the township board of health, and such other township rules and regulations, as the township supervisor/superintendent may deem necessary.
(b) Composition. [Unchanged].
(c) Powers. [Unchanged].
(d) Director. [Unchanged].
(e) Director responsible to supervisor/superintendent. The designated head of the police department shall be responsible to the township supervisor/superintendent for the efficient operation of the police department in accordance with the rules and regulations as promulgated hereunder.
Sec. 24-22. Supervision.
(a) Generally. The township supervisor/superintendent, shall exercise general supervision and control over the police department in accordance with the following powers and responsibilities:
(1) [Unchanged].
(2) [Unchanged].
(3) [Unchanged].
(4) [Unchanged].
(5) [Unchanged].
(6) [Unchanged].
(7) He shall have such other powers and authority as are reasonably necessary for the proper discharge of the duties of township supervisor/ superintendent and as are reasonably necessary for the exercise of the authority created by this article.
(b) Report of operations to township board. The township supervisor/superintendent shall, at such times as the township board may require, and at least annually, render to the board a complete report of the operations of the police department. Such report shall include the number of arrests made, numbers and types of complaints and similar data which will enable the township board to judge the level of performance of the police operations performed by the police department.
(c) Annual estimate of funds needed. The township supervisor/superintendent shall, in March of each year, present to the township board his estimate of the funds necessary for the proper operation of the police department for the coming fiscal year.
Sec. 24-23. Employment qualifications.
(a) Criteria. Any person employed as a police officer by the township shall meet the criteria established under Public Act No. 203 of 1965 (MCL 28.601 et seq.).
(b) Interviews. All applicants seeking positions on the police department shall be interviewed by the township supervisor/superintendent, the township board at the discretion of the township supervisor/superintendent, and such other persons as the supervisor/superintendent or the township board may direct.
(c) Information. All applicants shall provide the supervisor/superintendent, with such resume information, background information, and other information as the supervisor/superintendent may reasonably require.
Sec. 24-24. Personnel actions.
(a) Vacancies. The township supervisor/superintendent shall fill all vacant positions in the police department, subject to the approval of the township board.
(b) Promotions. Promotions within the police department shall be made by the township supervisor/superintendent on the basis of merit, subject to approval by the township board.
Sec. 24-25. Police appeal board.
(a) Establishment. There shall be a police appeal board established to consist of three members of the township board, not including the supervisor, the members to be appointed by the township board. The appeal board shall hear all proper appeals by a member of the police department from action of the township supervisor/superintendent or chief of police, including any disciplinary action. The time and manner in taking such appeals shall be determined by the appeal board.
(b) Procedures. No member of the police department shall be removed except upon written charges preferred against him and after opportunity to be heard in his own defense. The township supervisor/superintendent may suspend a member of the police department against whom charges have been made, the suspension to pend a hearing before the appeal board. The appeal board may take such disciplinary action as it deems necessary, including removal or dismissal of the police officer.
Sec. 24-26. Swearing in.
(a) Oath. The township supervisor/superintendent shall require each member of the police department to take a constitutional oath of office before the township clerk and shall provide for the registry of a certificate thereof in a book to be kept for that purpose.
(b) Identification card and badge. Each police officer so sworn in shall be provided with an identification card and badge, both of which shall indicate his name, rank and status.
Sec. 24-27. Auxiliary police officers.
(a) Appointment. The township supervisor/superintendent may appoint special police officers to be known as auxiliary police officers in such numbers as he may deem necessary to perform such regular police duties and extraordinary police services as provided for by the township supervisor/superintendent with all of such appointments to be subject to approval by the township board.
(b) Swearing in; equipment. Auxiliary police officers shall be sworn in as in the case of regular police officers and shall wear such badges, uniform and insignia as the township supervisor/superintendent may direct and shall be equipped in the manner he deems necessary for the proper discharge of their duties, all subject to approval by the township board.
(c) Suspension or removal. The township supervisor/superintendent may at any time suspend or remove any auxiliary police officer forthwith, with the suspension to be subject to review and approval by the township board.
(d) Duties. The auxiliary police officers may act as safety patrol officers on the grounds of the various schools in the township, and may perform such other duties as the township supervisor/superintendent may direct.
(e) Equipment. The auxiliary police officers shall be equipped by or at the direction of the township supervisor/superintendent with such equipment to be approved by the township board, except that no auxiliary police officer shall be armed other than when on duty.
(f) Compensation. No auxiliary police officer shall be compensated for his services except on authorization of the township board.
(g) Exercise of authority. It shall be unlawful for any auxiliary police officer to exercise his authority or to wear his uniform or insignia or display his badge in an attempt to exercise his authority except during the performance of actual authorized police duty or extraordinary police services as directed by the township supervisor/superintendent or during authorized drill and training sessions.
(h) Refusal to respond to duty. It shall be unlawful for any auxiliary police officer to knowingly and willfully and without proper excuse neglect and refuse to respond to assignment or duty when called by the township supervisor/superintendent or by the head of the police department.
(i) Enforcement responsibilities. Auxiliary police officers shall be used for the enforcement of township ordinances only, and shall not be used for enforcement of state law unless such officers have been trained in accordance with the minimum standards set forth in Act. No. 17 of the Public Acts of 1969 (MCL 41.181).
(j) Considered employees while on duty. While on actual police duty all auxiliary police officers shall be considered to be employees of the township and shall be entitled to the same rights and immunities as regular members of the police department, including rights to benefits under the state workmen’s compensation laws.
Section 10 of Ordinance
Chapter 24, Article III, Section 24-60 of the Independence Charter Township Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 24-60. Police officers, public servants authorized to issue, serve.
(a) Appearance tickets. In addition to police officers, the following persons, being public servants of the township, are hereby authorized to issue and service upon persons, appearance tickets and other citations with respect to alleged violation of ordinances and codes of the township in such cases as the designated public servant has reasonable cause to believe that persons have committed violations of an ordinance or code of the township:
(1) The township supervisor and township superintendent;
(2) [Unchanged].
(3) [Unchanged].
(4) [Unchanged].
(5) [Unchanged].
(b) [Unchanged].
Section 11 of Ordinance
Chapter 26, Sections 26-12, 26-13, 26-14 and 26-22 of the Independence Charter Township Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26-12. Application to obtain license; investigation fee.
(a) Any person desiring to obtain a license to operate a massage facility, massage school, or similar business or to perform massage services shall make application to the township clerk. The township clerk shall refer all such applications to the township supervisor/superintendent for an investigation. An application to obtain a license to operate a massage facility, massage school, or similar business shall be accompanied by an investigation fee in an amount established by resolution of the township board of trustees. No part of such fee will be refundable.
(b) [Unchanged].
(c) [Unchanged].
Sec. 26-13. Application; contents.
(a) Any applicant for a license required in this chapter shall submit the following information:
(1) [Unchanged].
(2) [Unchanged].
(3) [Unchanged].
(4) [Unchanged].
(5) [Unchanged].
(6) [Unchanged].
(7) [Unchanged].
(8) [Unchanged].
(9) One portrait photograph of at least two inches by two inches and a complete set of the applicant’s fingerprints, which shall be taken by the township supervisor/superintendent or his agent;
(10) [Unchanged].
(11) [Unchanged].
(12) [Unchanged].
(13) [Unchanged].
(14) [Unchanged].
(b) [Unchanged].
(c) [Unchanged].
Sec. 26-14. Review; investigation; inspection of premises; issuance of denial; appeals.
(a) Any applicant for a license under this chapter shall present to the township clerk the application containing the required information. The application shall be referred to the township supervisor/superintendent who shall have a reasonable time in which to investigate the application and the background of the applicant. Based on such investigation, the township supervisor/superintendent shall render a recommendation to the township clerk as to the approval or denial of the license.
(b) The township supervisor/superintendent shall recommend denial of an application for a license if the character, reputation, moral integrity, or physical or mental condition of the applicant or his employees is found to be detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or general welfare. The supervisor’s/superintendent’s recommendation shall be based on appropriate and competent evidence available to the supervisor/superintendent. In making such a determination, the supervisor/superintendent shall consider:
(1) [Unchanged].
(2) [Unchanged].
(c) [Unchanged].
(d) [Unchanged].
(e) [Unchanged].
(f) [Unchanged].
Sec. 26-22. Revocation and suspension procedure.
(a) No license under this chapter shall be revoked until after a hearing before the township board to determine just cause for such revocation. The township supervisor/superintendent or his designee may order any license suspended pending such hearing if it appears that a threat to the public health, safety and/or welfare will result (or continue) if the suspension is not imposed. It shall be unlawful for any person to carry on the business of a massagist or to operate as a massage facility, massage school, or similar business, depending upon the particular type of license which has been suspended, until the suspended license has been reinstated by the township board. Notice of such hearing shall be given in writing and served at least five days prior to the date of the hearing. The notice shall state the grounds of the complaint against the holder of the license or against the business carried on by the licensee at the establishment and shall state the time of the hearing and the place where the hearing will be held.
(b) [Unchanged].
Section 12 of Ordinance
Chapter 36, Article II, Section 36-22 of the Independence Charter Township Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 36-22. License.
(a) [Unchanged].
(b) Exception; advanced notice. The supervisor/superintendent may permit an application to be presented less than 14 days in advance upon good cause shown for the inability to comply with such advance notice requirement, and if there is time to scrutinize the application materials.
(c) [Unchanged].
(d) [Unchanged].
Section 13 of Ordinance
Chapter 36, Article III, Division 1, Section 36-56 of the Independence Charter Township Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 36-56. Solicitation in public streets and roads prohibited; exceptions.
It shall be unlawful, and shall constitute a nuisance for any person, whether registered under this article or not, to engage in soliciting activities in public streets and/or roads, except recognized nonprofit charitable or religious organizations that have provided prior written notification to the clerk at least 30 days prior to the date of commencing soliciting activities including verifiable proof that the sponsoring organization is a legitimate nonprofit charitable or religious organization, shall be permitted to engage in soliciting within designated intersections in the township, subject to all of the following specific requirements and regulations:
(1) [Unchanged].
(2) [Unchanged].
(3) [Unchanged].
(4) [Unchanged].
(5) [Unchanged].
(6) [Unchanged].
(7) [Unchanged].
(8) [Unchanged].
(9) [Unchanged].
(10) [Unchanged].
(11) The proposed soliciting at intersections under this section shall be reviewed and reported upon by the township law enforcement agency in terms of safety issues, traffic congestion and conflicts with other events or previously approved soliciting affecting traffic in the township, and soliciting shall only occur at such intersections, at such times and upon such conditions as have been approved and identified in writing by the township supervisor/superintendent based upon the information contained in applications submitted pursuant to this section and section 36-87, the recommendations contained in the report of the township law enforcement agency, and information otherwise known to the supervisor/superintendent concerning safety issues, traffic congestion and conflicts with other events or previously approved soliciting affecting traffic;
(12) [Unchanged].
(13) [Unchanged].
(14) [Unchanged].
Section 14of Ordinance
Chapter 42, Article III, Division 2, Section 42-80 of the Independence Charter Township Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 42-80. Disruption permit required.
(a) [Unchanged].
(b) Exceptions. This section shall not prohibit those temporary obstructions which are incidental to the expeditious movement of articles and things to and from abutting premises, the lawful operation and parking of vehicles within the part of the township’s right-of-way, nor the lawful and customary use of property by adjoining homeowners for such things as landscaping. In the event of a disruption emergency, including, but not limited to, a natural disaster, war and/or severe weather condition, a person and/or a permittee may disrupt the township’s right-of-way without first receiving a disruption permit from the township; provided, that the township supervisor/superintendent and/or his designee has approved the emergency disruption before the emergency disruption takes place.
(c) [Unchanged].
Section 15 of Ordinance
Chapter 46, Article III, Division 2, Section 46-134 of the Independence Charter Township Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-134. Failure to pay; issuance of citation.
(a) [Unchanged].
(b) Following the due date, the payment of a fine for a parking violation notice where such fine has not been paid in a timely manner, the township treasurer shall transmit to the township supervisor/superintendent or directly to the police officers serving the township if so directed by the supervisor/superintendent a copy of the violation notice accompanied by a statement that a citation may be filed with the 52nd District Court, Second Division, with a copy served by first class mail upon the registered owner of the vehicle at the owner’s last known address, in accordance with MCL 257.742.
(c) [Unchanged].
Section 16 of Ordinance
Chapter 48, Article I, Section 48-31 of the Independence Charter Township Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 48-31. Water usage regulations; water supply emergencies; alternate day lawn watering.
(a) A water supply emergency shall be deemed to exist whenever the township supervisor/superintendent finds on the basis of drought conditions, depletion of water supply, reduction in water pressure or other reasons, that there is a threat of loss of water supply to the community or any portion of the community, and the township supervisor/superintendent causes a declaration of such water supply emergency to be publicly posted and announced, published or mailed in the manner set forth in subsection (c) of this section. A water supply emergency may be declared when the supervisor/superintendent receives notification from the township’s department of public works director or the offices of the county drain commissioner or the state department of environmental quality that the supply or pressure demand for water cannot be satisfactorily accommodated and general welfare is likely to be endangered in the community or in any portion of the community.
(b) [Unchanged].
(c) The township supervisor/superintendent shall cause such declaration to be posted at the township hall. Additionally, the township supervisor/superintendent shall, to the extent feasible, cause such declaration to be publicly announced by broadcast from a radio or television station with a normal operating range covering the township, published in a newspaper of general circulation throughout the township or mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, to all property owners within the area identified in the declaration as being affected by the water supply emergency at the address listed on the township tax rolls for such properties.
(d) The township supervisor/superintendent shall make or cause to be made a record of each time and date when any declaration is announced to the public in accordance with this section.
(e) [Unchanged].
(f) It shall be unlawful for any person to utilize water from the township water supply system for any type of outdoor use, in contravention of a declared water supply emergency, other than responding to a fire emergency. The prohibition shall remain in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week until the water supply emergency is declared ended by the township supervisor/superintendent. The township supervisor/superintendent may, if requested in advance, provide exceptions to the restrictions of this section in cases of new lawn or landscaping installations, or where necessary to prevent imminent financial loss to the water user.
(g) [Unchanged].
(h) [Unchanged].
Section 17 of Ordinance
Chapter 48, Article III, Division 1, Section 48-53 of the Independence Charter Township Code is hereby amended to delete the following definition of the term ‘Supervisor? as follows:
Section 48-53. Definitions.
Section 18 of Ordinance
Any prior ordinances or terms of ordinances in direct conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 19 of Ordinance
If one or more sections, provisions, phrases or words of this ordinance are declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, provisions, phrases and words of this ordinance, which shall continue in full force and effect, and to this end, this ordinance is declared to be severable.
Section 20 of Ordinance
All proceedings pending and all rights and the liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they are commenced.
Section 21 of Ordinance
This ordinance shall be effective upon publication in the manner prescribed by law.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the ordinance set forth above was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting duly called and held on the 17th day of January, 2012.
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
Introduced: December 6, 2012
Adopted: January 17, 2012
Published: December 28, 2011 and January 25, 2012
Effective: January 25, 2012

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOTICE OF RE-PROGRAMMING OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
FOR INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) requirements a Public Hearing will be held by the Charter Township of Independence on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Drive Clarkston to receive written and verbal comment regarding the reprogramming of federal CDBG funds as follows:
Program Year 2006
From: 730535 Disabled Services
To: 730898 O.C. HIP $3,548.94
From: 731696 Senior Center
To: 730898 O.C. HIP $33,433.00
Program Year 2007
730535 Disabled Services
To: 730898 O.C. HIP $6,824.00
Program Year 2008
730789 General Program Admin.
To: 730898 O.C. HIP $7,048.66
731712 Senior Services
To: 730898 O.C. HIP $13,340.00

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
JANUARY 17, 2012
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:32 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Lohmeier, Rosso, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Bart Clark, Superintendent; Steve Ronk, Fire Chief; Carol Gabris, HR Director; Susan Hendricks, Finance Director; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Ken Elwert, Parks & Recreation Director; Kristen Sieloff, Assessor; Dave Belcher, Building Director
Approval to appoint Acting Chair
D. Approval of Agenda as amended
The meeting recessed at 6:36 PM
E. CLOSED SESSION: Union Negotiations (Fire), as permitted by MCL 15.268(c)
Trustee Lohmeier arrived at 6:55 PM
The meeting reconvened at 7:42 PM
F. BOARD / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
G. PUBLIC HEARING: None Scheduled
H. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Superintendent’s Report Presented: Bart Clark, Superintendent
2. Review of 2011 Budget Process and Role of Budget Analyst: Postponed to Regular Meeting of February 7, 2012
I. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
J. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. 2012 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Schedule
2. 2012 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule
3. Postage and Handling for Winter Tax Statements
K. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
4. MTA Annual Conference: Approved
L. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Second Reading ? Ordinance Amendment for Code Provisions Relating to the Office of the Supervisor: Approved
Trustee Petterson arrived at 8:56 PM
2. Award of Bid to Metropolitan Power and Lighting, Inc. for CHS Traffic Signal / Tri-Party Project: Approved
3. Corrective Actions for Building Department: Approved
4. Appointment of DPW Director and P&R Director to Safety Path Committee: Approved
5. Adoption of Board of Review Resolution for the Granting of Hardship Exemptions and Establishment of Beginning Date for Proceedings: Approved
6. Budget Amendment for Health Insurance Claims Tax: Approved
7. Request to Approve 2012 Electrical and Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector Contracts for the Building Department: Approved
8. Amendment to the CDBG 2012 Application: Approved
9. Approval of Parks and Recreation, Chief of Parks Position: Failed
10. Parks and Recreation Service Assessment Report: Accepted
11. 2012 Cell Phone Plan for Parks and Recreation: Approved
12. Parks and Recreation Master Plan: Approved
13. ‘Court Order? for Enforcement of Township Meeting Rules: No Action
14. Appointment of Constable or Township Marshall: No Action
15. Proposed Boundary Changes Associated with the Consolidation of Precincts 12 and 15: Accepted
16. Request to Erect a Banner for Two Weeks at the Sashabaw Church: Approved
17. Scheduling of a Special Meeting for Interviews for the Position of Township Superintendent: Failed
18. Accounts Payable Check Run in the Amended Amount of $168,056.31: Approved
M. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. REPORT: 2011 Budget Adjustment from December 20, 2011 Regular Meeting ? Payments to Clinton-Oakland Sewage Disposal (Linda Richardson, DPW Director)
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 11:35 PM.
Published: January 25, 2012

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
JANUARY 12, 2012
A. A Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:00 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Petterson, Wallace
Absent: Wagner, Pallotta, Rosso
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Beth Lawrence, Deputy Clerk; Carol Gabris, HR Director
Approval to appoint Acting Chair
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Amended
E. AGENDA ITEMS AS STATED IN THE CALL OF THE MEETING AND AMENDED:
1. Approval of the Check Run in the Amount of $535,856.56.
2. Interviews for Cable Access Manager were conducted.
3. Approval to present recommendation for Cable Access Manager Appointment at the Regular General Meeting January 31, 2012.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: Joette Kunse spoke
G. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
H. ADJOURNMENT: The Special Meeting was adjourned at 10:10 PM.
Published: 1/25/2012

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2012-003
Timothy Milko, Petitioner
REQUESTS SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
For Home Occupation
Sec. 50-172. Special land use
in accordance with section 50-848.
Special Land Use Request: Home Occupation, Sale of Firearms
Parcel Identification Number: 08-32-401-003
Common Description: 6796 Balmoral Terrace
Waterford Hill Manor No 4, Lot 262
R-1A Zone
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.
* * *
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2012-004
Landplan Engineering, P.A., Petitioner
REQUESTS SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
Kroger ? Motor Vehicle Fueling Station
Sec. 50-539. Special land use
in accordance with section 50-848.
Special Land Use Request: Motor Vehicle Fueling Station
Parcel Identification Number: 08-27-400-032
Common Description: North of Maybee,
East of Sashabaw
Regency Independence Center
5.89 Acres, C-2 Zone
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.
* * *
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2011-010
Frank Martin applicant from
Dorchen/Martin Associates Inc. representing McDonalds Corporation, Michael Kazarian, Petitioner
REQUESTS SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
To Modify Existing McDonalds Single Drive-Through Lane to a Double Drive-Through Lane
Sec. 50.848 (1)
Special Land Use Request: Add an additional Drive Through lane
Parcel Identification Number: 08-29-452-003
Common Description: West side of Dixie Hwy north of Maybee Rd
0.837 acres C3 Zoning
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.
* * * *
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2012-002
WT Development Corporation for
SISBRO Mangement, LLC, Petitioner
REQUESTS SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
Taco Bell ? Two (2) Additional Wall Signs
Sec. 50-838. Signs
Special Land Use Request: Additional Wall Signs
Parcel Identification Number: 08-22-402-001
Common Description: 6946 Sashabaw Road
C-1 Zoning
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF
CLOSE OF REGISTRATION WITHIN
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE:
FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2012
REGISTRATION NOTICE FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD Tuesday, February 28, 2012 to the Qualified Electors of the Charter Township of Independence, County of Oakland, State of Michigan:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That in conformity with the Michigan Election law, the final date for registration in order to vote in the Presidential Primary Election is Monday, January 30, 2012 by the close of business.
To vote at this election, all persons must be registered.
Citizens of the United States, 18 years old, who have resided in the State of Michigan at least thirty (30) days and have established a residence in the Charter Township of Independence on or before the 30th day prior to Tuesday, February 28, 2012, are eligible to register.
HOURS OF REGISTRATION: Notice is hereby given that registration will be taken during regular office hours Monday through Friday of each week, excluding holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Qualified electors may also register to vote or change their address in person at the following locations: the Oakland County Clerk’s Office and Secretary of State Branch Offices by mail obtaining and completing a Voter Registration Application and forwarding it to the election official designated on the application by the close of registration deadline.
The Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Presidential Primary Election will be conducted in all voting precincts of the Charter Township of Independence, for the purpose of electing candidates for the following office:
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
Ballot for Ballot for Democratic
Republican Candidates: Candidates:
Vote for One Vote for One
Michele Bachmann Ron Paul Barack Obama
Herman Cain Rick Perry Uncommitted
Newt Gingrich Buddy Roemer
Jon Huntsman Mitt Romney
Gary Johnson Rick Santorum
Fred Karger Uncommitted
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
PUBLISHED & POSTED: Wed., January 18 & 25, 2012

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
JANUARY 10, 2012
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Petterson, Wallace
Absent: Wagner, Pallotta, Rosso
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Bart Clark, Superintendent; Beth Lawrence, Deputy Clerk, Paula Heenan, Finance Clerk, Julie Meredith, Library Director; Carol Gabris, HR Director
D. Approval to appoint Acting Chair
E. Approval of Agenda as amended
F. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approved Scheduling of Special Meeting
2. Approved Extending 2011 Annual Burning Permits
G. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Budget Presentation ? Library (Julie Meredith, Library Director)
H. CONSENT AGENDA: Approved as amended
1. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of December 6, 2011
2. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of December 13, 2011
I. REGULAR BUSINESS:
3. Presentation by Superintendent Bart Clark regarding Building Department Corrective Actions
The meeting recessed at 9:11 PM
Trustee Petterson left the meeting at 9:12 PM, leaving no quorum present
The meeting reconvened at 9:20 PM
4. Approval of the Check Run was postponed to the Special Meeting scheduled for January 12, 2012
J. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 9:25 PM.
Published: 1/18/2012

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on December 6, 2011, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Certain Provisions of the Charter Township Code, as follows:
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 2011-03
An Ordinance to amend certain provisions of the Independence Charter Township Code in order to provide that certain functions and duties of the Township Supervisor shall be performed by the Township Superintendent, if one is appointed by the Township Board.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
Chapter 1, Section 1-2 of the Independence Charter Township Code is hereby amended to add a definition of the term ‘superintendent/supervisor? in alphabetical order to the existing list of definitions and rules of construction contained in that section, which new defined term is to read as follows:
Superintendent/supervisor. The term ‘superintendent/supervisor? means the township superintendent if a superintendent has been appointed by the township board, and if a superintendent has not been appointed by the township board said term shall mean the township supervisor.
Section 2 of Ordinance
Chapter 6, Article II, Division 2, Section 6-54 of the Independence Charter Township Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 6-54. Fees.
(a) [Unchanged].
(b) Fee for monitoring. In the event the township receives a written and signed complaint from any person alleging that a licensee is violating the requirements of this article, and the township board, or the township superintendent/supervisor determines to monitor such licensee in response to such complaint, the licensee shall upon demand pay a monitoring fee in an amount not to exceed the actual costs and expenses incurred for the monitoring. The test result data obtained by such monitoring shall be made available to the licensee upon request.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Chapter 12, Article VIII, Section 12-194 of the Independence Charter Township Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 12-194. Design Principles.
(a) [Unchanged].
(b) [Unchanged].
(c) Safety path master plan. For any development in the township, involving any use, with the exception of a development which, considering present and potential future activity, involves the construction of not more than one single-family residence, and subject to subsection (c)(7) of this section, the following regulations shall apply if the development is located on or adjacent to a proposed safety path, as designated on the township safety path master plan:
(1) [Unchanged].
(2) [Unchanged].
(3) [Unchanged].
(4) [Unchanged].
(5) [Unchanged].
(6) Where unique and peculiar circumstances are present, such as extreme topography, dense mature trees and/or wetlands, the planning commission shall be authorized to vary the location and/or specifications of safety path construction so as to minimize or avoid a safety hazard and/or adverse impact upon natural features. Moreover, during the course of construction, the township superintendent/supervisor may authorize the township engineer to work with the developer in the field and permit minor deviations in the interest of safety and natural feature preservation, and provide for orderly development of a coordinated network of safety paths. Any and all required approvals from other governmental entities shall be obtained by the developer with respect to all variances permitted by the township.
(7) [Unchanged].
Section 4 of Ordinance
Chapter 14, Article II, Section 14-23 of the Independence Charter Township Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 14-23. General standards.
All developments of land, including all modifications of existing developments, shall be designed, constructed, and maintained to prevent flooding, protect water quality, and reduce where feasible both the runoff peak flow rate and the volume of stormwater discharged from the property. The particular facilities and measures required shall take into consideration the natural features, wetlands, and watercourses on or near the site; the potential for on-site and off-site adverse stormwater impacts, water pollution, and erosion; and the size of the site. The nature and extent of measures required by the township may take into consideration any previously existing natural resources and features, such as wetlands and watercourses on the site that have been filled or altered. Engineered site grading plans shall be required for all developments requiring site plan review under section 5.12 of the township zoning ordinance.
(1) [Unchanged].
(2) Soil erosion control.
a. [Unchanged].
b. [Unchanged].
c. [Unchanged].
d. [Unchanged].
e. [Unchanged].
f. [Unchanged].
g. [Unchanged].
h. [Unchanged].
i. [Unchanged].
j. [Unchanged].
k. The township shall have the authority to issue stop work orders for failure to comply with the requirements of this section; provided a proprietor shall be entitled to a hearing before the superintendent/supervisor, or his or her designee, within three business days to determine whether the stop work order shall continue.
l. [Unchanged].
(3) [Unchanged].
(4) [Unchanged].
(5) [Unchanged].
(6) [Unchanged].
(7) [Unchanged].
Section 5 of Ordinance
Chapter 16, Article II, Section 16-21 of the Independence Charter Township Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 16-21. Process of licensure; RFP.
(a) In the month of April of odd-numbered years, or more frequently if determined appropriate by the township board, the township superintendent/supervisor, or superintendent if one has been appointed, shall prepare and distribute a request for proposal for licensure to provide ambulance service in the township.
(b) The RFP shall be distributed to all persons and entities believed by the township superintendent/supervisor to be willing and able to provide ambulance services in the township.
(c) The form and content of the RFP shall be determined by the superintendent/supervisor and shall solicit information calculated to be relevant in making a selection of a primary and backup ambulance service in the best interest and advantage of the township and its residents, including, without limitation, information relating to the quality of service, schedule of costs and response time to be provided by prospective licensees.
(d) [Unchanged].
(e) [Unchanged].
(f) [Unchanged].
Section 6 of Ordinance
Chapter 18, Article II, Section 18-19 of the Independence Charter Township Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 18-19. Unlawful acts occurring out-of-doors.
It shall be unlawful to cause or permit any of the following acts to occur out-of-doors:
(1) [Unchanged].
(2) Construction noises. The creation of noise which is clearly audible beyond the property from which it is emanating, resulting from the erection (including excavation), demolition, alteration or repair of any building, and the excavation of streets and highways, at any time prior to 7:00 a.m. and after sunset, Monday through Saturday, and at any time prior to 10:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. A deviation from such limitation shall be authorized if a permit is obtained in advance from the township superintendent/supervisor or the superintendent’s/supervisor’s designee, upon a showing that the noise will not result in an unreasonable disturbance of one or more residential occupants.
(3) [Unchanged].
(4) [Unchanged].
(5) [Unchanged].
(6) [Unchanged].
(7) [Unchanged].
(8) [Unchanged].
Section 7 of Ordinance
Chapter 18, Article IV, Division 2, Sections 18-119 and 18-120 of the Independence Charter Township Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 18-119. Mitigation bank.
(a) [Unchanged].
(b) The purchase and use of mitigation credits from the mitigation bank may be permitted in accordance with this section. Copies of all permit applications under this division that involve the purchase and use of mitigation credits shall be forwarded to the township superintendent/supervisor.
(c) [Unchanged].
(d) [Unchanged].
(e) [Unchanged].
(f) [Unchanged].
(g) [Unchanged].
Sec. 18-120. Administration of mitigation bank.
The mitigation bank shall be managed, monitored and maintained by the township superintendent/supervisor through the department and in consultation with the township engineer and wetlands consultant. The township superintendent/supervisor shall maintain a record of the total number of mitigation credits generated, available and sold within the mitigation bank, and the names and addresses of those who have purchased credits. The superintendent/supervisor shall inform the director and/or board of the amount of available mitigation credits upon receiving an application pursuant to section 18-119(b).
Section 8 of Ordinance
Chapter 20, Article II, Section 20-24 of the Independence Charter Township Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 20-24. Bureau of Fire Prevention.
(a) [Unchanged].
(b) [Unchanged].
(c) [Unchanged].
(d) [Unchanged].
(e) [Unchanged].
(f) No less than one report of the bureau of fire prevention shall be made and transmitted to the superintendent/supervisor of the township on or before February 1 each year. Such report shall be signed by the fire chief and shall include:
(1) [Unchanged].
(2) [Unchanged].
Section 9 of Ordinance
Chapter 24, Article II, Sections 24-20, 24-22, 24-23, 24-24, 24-25, 24-26 and 24-27 of the Independence Charter Township Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 24-20. Creation of department.
(a) Generally. The township board may, in its discretion, establish in and for the township a police department which shall be responsible for maintaining the public peace and order and enforcing all ordinances of the township, all laws of the state, and all rules and regulations of the township board of health, and such other township rules and regulations, as the township superintendent/supervisor may deem necessary.
(b) Composition. [Unchanged].
(c) Powers. [Unchanged].
(d) Director. [Unchanged].
(e) Director responsible to superintendent/supervisor. The designated head of the police department shall be responsible to the township superintendent/supervisor for the efficient operation of the police department in accordance with the rules and regulations as promulgated hereunder.
Sec. 24-22. Supervision.
(a) Generally. The township superintendent/ supervisor, shall exercise general supervision and control over the police department in accordance with the following powers and responsibilities:
(1) [Unchanged].
(2) [Unchanged].
(3) [Unchanged].
(4) [Unchanged].
(5) [Unchanged].
(6) [Unchanged].
(7) He shall have such other powers and authority as are reasonably necessary for the proper discharge of the duties of township superintendent/supervisor and as are reasonably necessary for the exercise of the authority created by this article.
(b) Report of operations to township board. The township superintendent/ supervisor shall, at such times as the township board may require, and at least annually, render to the board a complete report of the operations of the police department. Such report shall include the number of arrests made, numbers and types of complaints and similar data which will enable the township board to judge the level of performance of the police operations performed by the police department.
(c) Annual estimate of funds needed. The township superintendent/ supervisor shall, in March of each year, present to the township board his estimate of the funds necessary for the proper operation of the police department for the coming fiscal year.
Sec. 24-23. Employment qualifications.
(a) Criteria. Any person employed as a police officer by the township shall meet the criteria established under Public Act No. 203 of 1965 (MCL 28.601 et seq.).
(b) Interviews. All applicants seeking positions on the police department shall be interviewed by the township superintendent/ supervisor, the township board at the discretion of the township superintendent/supervisor, and such other persons as the superintendent/supervisor or the township board may direct.
(c) Information. All applicants shall provide the superintendent/supervisor, with such resume information, background information, and other information as the superintendent/ supervisor may reasonably require.
Sec. 24-24. Personnel actions.
(a) Vacancies. The township superintendent/supervisor shall fill all vacant positions in the police department, subject to the approval of the township board.
(b) Promotions. Promotions within the police department shall be made by the township superintendent/supervisor on the basis of merit, subject to approval by the township board.
Sec. 24-25. Police appeal board.
(a) Establishment. There shall be a police appeal board established to consist of three members of the township board, not including the supervisor, the members to be appointed by the township board. The appeal board shall hear all proper appeals by a member of the police department from action of the township superintendent/supervisor or chief of police, including any disciplinary action. The time and manner in taking such appeals shall be determined by the appeal board.
(b) Procedures. No member of the police department shall be removed except upon written charges preferred against him and after opportunity to be heard in his own defense. The township superintendent/supervisor may suspend a member of the police department against whom charges have been made, the suspension to pend a hearing before the appeal board. The appeal board may take such disciplinary action as it deems necessary, including removal or dismissal of the police officer.
Sec. 24-26. Swearing in.
(a) Oath. The township superintendent/supervisor shall require each member of the police department to take a constitutional oath of office before the township clerk and shall provide for the registry of a certificate thereof in a book to be kept for that purpose.
(b) Identification card and badge. Each police officer so sworn in shall be provided with an identification card and badge, both of which shall indicate his name, rank and status.
Sec. 24-27. Auxiliary police officers.
(a) Appointment. The township superintendent/supervisor may appoint special police officers to be known as auxiliary police officers in such numbers as he may deem necessary to perform such regular police duties and extraordinary police services as provided for by the township superintendent/supervisor with all of such appointments to be subject to approval by the township board.
(b) Swearing in; equipment. Auxiliary police officers shall be sworn in as in the case of regular police officers and shall wear such badges, uniform and insignia as the township superintendent/supervisor may direct and shall be equipped in the manner he deems necessary for the proper discharge of their duties, all subject to approval by the township board.
(c) Suspension or removal. The township superintendent/supervisor may at any time suspend or remove any auxiliary police officer forthwith, with the suspension to be subject to review and approval by the township board.
(d) Duties. The auxiliary police officers may act as safety patrol officers on the grounds of the various schools in the township, and may perform such other duties as the township superintendent/supervisor may direct.
(e) Equipment. The auxiliary police officers shall be equipped by or at the direction of the township superintendent/supervisor with such equipment to be approved by the township board, except that no auxiliary police officer shall be armed other than when on duty.
(f) Compensation. No auxiliary police officer shall be compensated for his services except on authorization of the township board.
(g) Exercise of authority. It shall be unlawful for any auxiliary police officer to exercise his authority or to wear his uniform or insignia or display his badge in an attempt to exercise his authority except during the performance of actual authorized police duty or extraordinary police services as directed by the township superintendent/supervisor or during authorized drill and training sessions.
(h) Refusal to respond to duty. It shall be unlawful for any auxiliary police officer to knowingly and willfully and without proper excuse neglect and refuse to respond to assignment or duty when called by the township superintendent/supervisor or by the head of the police department.
(i) Enforcement responsibilities. Auxiliary police officers shall be used for the enforcement of township ordinances only, and shall not be used for enforcement of state law unless such officers have been trained in accordance with the minimum standards set forth in Act. No. 17 of the Public Acts of 1969 (MCL 41.181).
(j) Considered employees while on duty. While on actual police duty all auxiliary police officers shall be considered to be employees of the township and shall be entitled to the same rights and immunities as regular members of the police department, including rights to benefits under the state workmen’s compensation laws.
Section 10 of Ordinance
Chapter 24, Article III, Section 24-60 of the Independence Charter Township Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 24-60. Police officers, public servants authorized to issue, serve.
(a) Appearance tickets. In addition to police officers, the following persons, being public servants of the township, are hereby authorized to issue and service upon persons, appearance tickets and other citations with respect to alleged violation of ordinances and codes of the township in such cases as the designated public servant has reasonable cause to believe that persons have committed violations of an ordinance or code of the township:
(1) The township supervisor and township superintendent;
(2) [Unchanged].
(3) [Unchanged].
(4) [Unchanged].
(5) [Unchanged].
(b) [Unchanged].
Section 11 of Ordinance
Chapter 26, Sections 26-12, 26-13, 26-14 and 26-22 of the Independence Charter Township Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26-12. Application to obtain license; investigation fee.
(a) Any person desiring to obtain a license to operate a massage facility, massage school, or similar business or to perform massage services shall make application to the township clerk. The township clerk shall refer all such applications to the township superintendent/supervisor for an investigation. An application to obtain a license to operate a massage facility, massage school, or similar business shall be accompanied by an investigation fee in an amount established by resolution of the township board of trustees. No part of such fee will be refundable.
(b) [Unchanged].
(c) [Unchanged].
Sec. 26-13. Application; contents.
(a) Any applicant for a license required in this chapter shall submit the following information:
(1) [Unchanged].
(2) [Unchanged].
(3) [Unchanged].
(4) [Unchanged].
(5) [Unchanged].
(6) [Unchanged].
(7) [Unchanged].
(8) [Unchanged].
(9) One portrait photograph of at least two inches by two inches and a complete set of the applicant’s fingerprints, which shall be taken by the township superintendent/supervisor or his agent;
(10) [Unchanged].
(11) [Unchanged].
(12) [Unchanged].
(13) [Unchanged].
(14) [Unchanged].
(b) [Unchanged].
(c) [Unchanged].
Sec. 26-14. Review; investigation; inspection of premises; issuance of denial; appeals.
(a) Any applicant for a license under this chapter shall present to the township clerk the application containing the required information. The application shall be referred to the township superintendent/supervisor who shall have a reasonable time in which to investigate the application and the background of the applicant. Based on such investigation, the township superintendent/supervisor shall render a recommendation to the township clerk as to the approval or denial of the license.
(b) The township superintendent/supervisor shall recommend denial of an application for a license if the character, reputation, moral integrity, or physical or mental condition of the applicant or his employees is found to be detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or general welfare. The superintendent/supervisor’s recommendation shall be based on appropriate and competent evidence available to the superintendent/supervisor. In making such a determination, the superintendent/supervisor shall consider:
(1) [Unchanged].
(2) [Unchanged].
(c) [Unchanged].
(d) [Unchanged].
(e) [Unchanged].
(f) [Unchanged].
Sec. 26-22. Revocation and suspension procedure.
(a) No license under this chapter shall be revoked until after a hearing before the township board to determine just cause for such revocation. The township superintendent/supervisor or his designee may order any license suspended pending such hearing if it appears that a threat to the public health, safety and/or welfare will result (or continue) if the suspension is not imposed. It shall be unlawful for any person to carry on the business of a massagist or to operate as a massage facility, massage school, or similar business, depending upon the particular type of license which has been suspended, until the suspended license has been reinstated by the township board. Notice of such hearing shall be given in writing and served at least five days prior to the date of the hearing. The notice shall state the grounds of the complaint against the holder of the license or against the business carried on by the licensee at the establishment and shall state the time of the hearing and the place where the hearing will be held.
(b) [Unchanged].
Section 12 of Ordinance
Chapter 36, Article II, Section 36-22 of the Independence Charter Township Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 36-22. License.
(a) [Unchanged].
(b) Exception; advanced notice. The superintendent/supervisor may permit an application to be presented less than 14 days in advance upon good cause shown for the inability to comply with such advance notice requirement, and if there is time to scrutinize the application materials.
(c) [Unchanged].
(d) [Unchanged].
Section 13 of Ordinance
Chapter 36, Article III, Division 1, Section 36-56 of the Independence Charter Township Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 36-56. Solicitation in public streets and roads prohibited; exceptions.
It shall be unlawful, and shall constitute a nuisance for any person, whether registered under this article or not, to engage in soliciting activities in public streets and/or roads, except recognized nonprofit charitable or religious organizations that have provided prior written notification to the clerk at least 30 days prior to the date of commencing soliciting activities including verifiable proof that the sponsoring organization is a legitimate nonprofit charitable or religious organization, shall be permitted to engage in soliciting within designated intersections in the township, subject to all of the following specific requirements and regulations:
(1) [Unchanged].
(2) [Unchanged].
(3) [Unchanged].
(4) [Unchanged].
(5) [Unchanged].
(6) [Unchanged].
(7) [Unchanged].
(8) [Unchanged].
(9) [Unchanged].
(10) [Unchanged].
(11) The proposed soliciting at intersections under this section shall be reviewed and reported upon by the township law enforcement agency in terms of safety issues, traffic congestion and conflicts with other events or previously approved soliciting affecting traffic in the township, and soliciting shall only occur at such intersections, at such times and upon such conditions as have been approved and identified in writing by the township superintendent/supervisor based upon the information contained in applications submitted pursuant to this section and section 36-87, the recommendations contained in the report of the township law enforcement agency, and information otherwise known to the superintendent/supervisor concerning safety issues, traffic congestion and conflicts with other events or previously approved soliciting affecting traffic;
(12) [Unchanged].
(13) [Unchanged].
(14) [Unchanged].
Section 14of Ordinance
Chapter 42, Article III, Division 2, Section 42-80 of the Independence Charter Township Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 42-80. Disruption permit required.
(a) [Unchanged].
(b) Exceptions. This section shall not prohibit those temporary obstructions which are incidental to the expeditious movement of articles and things to and from abutting premises, the lawful operation and parking of vehicles within the part of the township’s right-of-way, nor the lawful and customary use of property by adjoining homeowners for such things as landscaping. In the event of a disruption emergency, including, but not limited to, a natural disaster, war and/or severe weather condition, a person and/or a permittee may disrupt the township’s right-of-way without first receiving a disruption permit from the township; provided, that the township superintendent/supervisor and/or his designee has approved the emergency disruption before the emergency disruption takes place.
(c) [Unchanged].
Section 15 of Ordinance
Chapter 46, Article III, Divison 2, Section 46-134 of the Independence Charter Township Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 46-134. Failure to pay; issuance of citation.
(a) [Unchanged].
(b) Following the due date, the payment of a fine for a parking violation notice where such fine has not been paid in a timely manner, the township treasurer shall transmit to the township superintendent/supervisor or directly to the police officers serving the township if so directed by the superintendent/supervisor a copy of the violation notice accompanied by a statement that a citation may be filed with the 52nd District Court, Second Division, with a copy served by first class mail upon the registered owner of the vehicle at the owner’s last known address, in accordance with MCL 257.742.
(c) [Unchanged].
Section 16 of Ordinance
Chapter 48, Article I, Section 48-31 of the Independence Charter Township Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 48-31. Water usage regulations; water supply emergencies; alternate day lawn watering.
(a) A water supply emergency shall be deemed to exist whenever the township superintendent/supervisor finds on the basis of drought conditions, depletion of water supply, reduction in water pressure or other reasons, that there is a threat of loss of water supply to the community or any portion of the community, and the township superintendent/supervisor causes a declaration of such water supply emergency to be publicly posted and announced, published or mailed in the manner set forth in subsection (c) of this section. A water supply emergency may be declared when the superintendent/supervisor receives notification from the township’s department of public works director or the offices of the county drain commissioner or the state department of environmental quality that the supply or pressure demand for water cannot be satisfactorily accommodated and general welfare is likely to be endangered in the community or in any portion of the community.
(b) [Unchanged].
(c) The township superintendent/supervisor shall cause such declaration to be posted at the township hall. Additionally, the township superintendent/supervisor shall, to the extent feasible, cause such declaration to be publicly announced by broadcast from a radio or television station with a normal operating range covering the township, published in a newspaper of general circulation throughout the township or mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, to all property owners within the area identified in the declaration as being affected by the water supply emergency at the address listed on the township tax rolls for such properties.
(d) The township superintendent/supervisor shall make or cause to be made a record of each time and date when any declaration is announced to the public in accordance with this section.
(e) [Unchanged].
(f) It shall be unlawful for any person to utilize water from the township water supply system for any type of outdoor use, in contravention of a declared water supply emergency, other than responding to a fire emergency. The prohibition shall remain in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week until the water supply emergency is declared ended by the township superintendent/supervisor. The township superintendent/supervisor may, if requested in advance, provide exceptions to the restrictions of this section in cases of new lawn or landscaping installations, or where necessary to prevent imminent financial loss to the water user.
(g) [Unchanged].
(h) [Unchanged].
Section 17 of Ordinance
Chapter 48, Article III, Division 1, Section 48-53 of the Independence Charter Township Code is hereby amended to delete the following definition of the term ‘Supervisor? as follows:
Section 48-53. Definitions.
Supervisor means the township supervisor of the township or his authorized representative.
Section 18 of Ordinance
Any prior ordinances or terms of ordinances in direct conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 19 of Ordinance
If one or more sections, provisions, phrases or words of this ordinance are declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, provisions, phrases and words of this ordinance, which shall continue in full force and effect, and to this end, this ordinance is declared to be severable.
Section 20 of Ordinance
All proceedings pending and all rights and the liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they are commenced.
Section 21 of Ordinance
This ordinance shall be effective upon publication in the manner prescribed by law.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Barbara A. Pallotta, Township Clerk
Published: 12/28/2011

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
December 14, 2011
A. A Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:15 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Carson, Lohmeier, Petterson, Wagner
There was not a quorum present.
H. ADJOURNMENT: The Special Meeting adjourned at 6:30 PM
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: December 28, 2011

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
December 20, 2011
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:02 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Petterson, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Bart Clark, Superintendent; Susan Hendricks, Finance Director; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Ken Elwert, Parks & Recreation Director; Julie Meredith, Library Director; Kristen Sieloff, Assessor; Barbara Rollin, Senior Coordinator; Steven Joppich, Secrest Wardle; Gregg Schultz, Schultz & Young
Approval to appoint Acting Chair
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approval of Agenda as amended
Approval to suspend the rules to discuss an item not appearing on the agenda.
E. CLOSED SESSION: Attorney-Client Privileged Legal Opinions as permitted by MCL 5.268(h): Approval to enter into Closed Session
The Regular Meeting recessed at 6:06 PM to enter into Closed Session.
The Regular Meeting reconvened at 6:30 PM.
CLOSED SESSION: Attorney-Client Privileged Legal Opinions as permitted by MCL 5.268(h): Approval to enter into Closed Session
The Regular Meeting recessed at 7:01 PM to enter into Closed Session.
The Regular Meeting reconvened at 7:40 PM.
Approval to remove Regular Business Item #10
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
G. PUBLIC HEARING: None
H. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Superintendent’s Report (Bart Clark, Superintendent)
I. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Failed-Elimination of Elected Officials? Retirement Medical Benefits
J. CONSENT AGENDA: Approved as amended
1. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 15, 2011
2. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of November 16, 2011
3. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2011
4. Approval of Library Closing Dates
K. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
4. Approval of Blanket Requisitions for 2012 as amended
L. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. No Action-Public Act 152 of 2011, Public Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act
2. Adoption of Drug and Alcohol Policy for SMART Bus Operators
3. Approval of Request to Purchase 2012 Soccer Shirts as Amended
4. Approval of Budget Adjustments for Parks and Recreation
5. Approval of 2011 Budget Adjustments
6. Approval of Asset Management Policy
The Regular Meeting recessed at 9:00 PM
The Regular Meeting reconvened at 9:20 PM
8. Approval of Recommendations Received from Citizens Public T.V. Access Committee
9. Approval of Zoning Board of Appeal Appointments
10. Approval of Amendments to the 2012 General Appropriations Act
11. Adoption of the 2012 Budget
Public Comment: Craig Richardson
7. Approval of Reclassification and Wage Increase for Nedra Lambert, Secretary ? Building Department
12. Approval of the 2012 Board of Trustees? Meeting Schedule as amended
13. Approval of Special Meetings:
a. Cable Access Program Manager Interviews: Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 6:00 PM
b. Open Burning Ordinance Study Session: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 6:00 PM
Approval to suspend the rules to discuss and take action on an item not appearing on the agenda.
Approval to schedule an agenda item regarding employee discipline at the Regular General Meeting on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
14. Approval of Check Run in the Amount of $198,596.16
15. Approval of the Finance Clerk Appointment
Approval of the Deputy Clerk Appointment
16. Approval of Budget Adjustment ? Payments to the Clinton-Oakland Sewage Disposal as Amended
M. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members commented on various topics.
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. Monthly Report from Building, Planning and Zoning
2. Summary of Lawsuit Results for Triumph Telecom Systems, Inc. v Charter Township of Independence and David Wagner ? Steven Joppich, Secrest Wardle
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 12:19 AM on Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Published: December 28, 2011 Township Clerk

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
December 13, 2011
A. A Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:31 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Petterson, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Bart Clark, Superintendent; Susan Hendricks, Finance Director; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; and Ken Elwert, Parks & Recreation Director
Approval to appoint Acting Chair
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approval of Agenda as presented.
E. AGENDA ITEMS AS STATED IN THE CALL OF THE MEETING:
1. Adoption of the 2012 Budget
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
G. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members commented on various topics.
H. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: December 21, 2011

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
December 6, 2011
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:31 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Petterson, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Bart Clark, Superintendent; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Ken Elwert, Parks & Recreation Director; Julie Meredith, Library Director; Steve Ronk, Fire Chief; Steven Joppich, Secrest Wardle
Approval to appoint Acting Chair
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approval of Agenda as amended.
E. CLOSED SESSION: Union Negotiations (Fire), as permitted by MCL 15.268(c)
The Regular Meeting recessed at 6:35 PM to enter into Closed Session.
The Regular Meeting reconvened at 7:32 PM.
The meeting recessed at 7:35 PM.
The meeting reconvened at 7:39 PM.
Approval to remove Regular Business Item #10
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
G. PUBLIC HEARING:
1. 2012 Budget: (Open/Close Public Hearing: 8:10 PM/8:16 PM)
Public Comment: Rick Gutowski; Carol Grubba
2. Parks and Recreation Master Plan: Ken Elwert, Parks & Recreation Director provided a brief overview (Open/Close Public Hearing: 8:32 PM/8:35 PM)
Public Comment: Rick Gutowski
H. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Cemetery Report (Linda Richardson, DPW Director)
2. Superintendent’s Report (Bart Clark, Superintendent)
3. Third Quarter Investment Report (Curt Carson, Treasurer)
I. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS: None
J. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 1, 2011 as amended
2. Special Meeting Minutes of November 3, 2011
4. Acceptance of 2012 Depositories
K. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
3. Approval of Payment for Clinton River Watershed Council Dues
5. Approval of Purchase Orders over $5,000.00
L. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of 2012 Oakland County Patrol Service Agreement
2. Approval of First Reading of Ordinance Amendments for Code Provisions Relating to the Office of the Supervisor
3. Award Bid for Pump Station Improvement Project
4. Approval of Year-End Budget Adjustments for Parks and Recreation
6. Acceptance of Third Quarter Investment Report
7. Approval of Acceptance of Employment Agreement for Budget Analyst and Scheduling of a Special Meeting for the Review of 2011 Budget and Budget Analyst Responsibilities
8. Approval to Schedule a Special Meeting for the Purpose of Interviewing Cable Access Program Manager Candidates, and to Discuss and Take Action on the Citizens? Public TV Access Committee’s Recommendations
The meeting recessed at 10:37 PM
The meeting reconvened at 10:40 PM
9. Award of Bid and Approval of Agreement for Snow Removal Services
4. Approval of Check Run in the Amount of: $194,908.25
M. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members commented on various topics.
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS: None
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 10:47 PM
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: December 14, 2011

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
November 21, 2011
A. A Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:00 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Lohmeier, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Carson, Petterson, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Susan Hendricks, Finance Director; Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Rick Yaeger, Budget Analyst; Steven Joppich, Secrest Wardle
Approval to appoint Acting Chair.
D. APRROVAL OF AGENDA: Approval of Agenda as presented.
E. AGENDA ITEMS AS STATED IN THE CALL OF THE MEETING:
1. Approval of Agreement with Morgan Lake PRD Homeowner’s Association and Authorization to Conduct Road Repairs.
2. Review and Discussion of 2012 Department of Public Works Budget
F. PUBLIC COMMENT:
G. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
H. ADJOURNMENT: The Special Meeting adjourned at 9:13 PM.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: November 30, 2011

OFFICIAL NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence December Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall Office on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 9:00 am. This office is located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346.
Sincerely,
Kristen Sieloff, MAAO
Independence Township Assessor
248 625-8114

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
A MEETING OF
THE INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP BOARD
WILL BE HELD AT
THE INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP HALL
6483 WALDON CENTER DRIVE
CLARKSTON, MICHIGAN
ON:
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2011
AT 7:30 P.M.
AGENDA:
PUBLIC HEARING – 2012 BUDGET
A copy of the proposed Budget is on file in the office of the Independence Township Clerk, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
November 15, 2011
A. The Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:03 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Petterson, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Linda Richardson, DPW Director
Ken Elwert, Parks & Recreation Director
Steven Joppich, Secrest Wardle
Approval to appoint Acting Chair.
D. APRROVAL OF AGENDA: Approval of Agenda as amended.
E. CLOSED SESSION: Attorney-Client Privileged Legal Opinion, as permitted by MCL 15.168(h) and Pending Litigation, as permitted by MCL 15.268(e)
The Regular Meeting recessed at 6:03 PM to enter into Closed Session.
Trustee Lohmeier left at 7:58 PM.
The Regular Meeting reconvened at 7:30 PM.
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mike Clark
G. PUBLIC HEARING:
1. 2012 CDBG Funding Application (Open/Close Public Hearing: 7:42 PM /7:42 PM) Public Comment: None
2. Proposed Ordinance Amendments to Chapter 20, Fire Prevention and Protection, Article III, Open Burning (Open/Close Public Hearing: 7:43 PM/8:26 PM)
Public Comment: Victor Quigley; Joe Figa; Rae LuAllen; Jim Reed, Dave Barran; Vic Kubani; Sandra Boggemes; Suzette Wagner; Dan Wheeler; Jim Ferrand and Neil Boggemes
Approval to direct the Township Attorney to prepare a draft ordinance.
Trustee Lohmeier returned at 8:21 PM.
The meeting recessed at 9:44 PM.
The meeting reconvened at 9:55 PM.
H. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation: Michigan Impact Soccer Club ? Building Proposal Overview
Approval to authorize the Parks & Recreation Director to work with MISC to develop potential of placing recreational facility on Township property.
Approval to extend meeting after 10:00 PM
I. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS:
2. Proposed Elected Officials? Disability Policy
Approval to direct the Elected Officials? Disability Policy Committee to seek an exception from the existing Elected Officials long term disability policy as it relates to Supervisor Wagner’s benefits.
Approval to accept the amendment proposed by Mutual of Omaha to alter the Elected Official’s long term disability coverage.
Approval to waive Attorney/Client privileges on a limited version of the Township Attorney’s opinion letter regarding Elected Officials? Disability Policy.
Approval to postpone outstanding matters associated with the Elected Officials? Disability Policy.
J. CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of October 18, 2011 and Special Meeting Minutes of October 25, 2011.
K. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
L. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of the 2012 Community Development Block Grant Application.
2. Approval to Schedule a Public Hearing to Receive Public Comment on the 2012 Budget; Cancel a Special Meeting Scheduled for November 17, 2011, Schedule a Special Meeting for November 21, 2011.
3. Approval of Check Run in the Amount of $552,354.85
The meeting recessed at 11:40 PM.
The meeting reconvened at 11:45 PM
4. Approval of Superintendent position.
Public Comment: Nanci Anderson-Bereznicki; Rick Gutowski; Dave Kelly
Approval to post the Superintendent position with a deadline of December 15, 2011.
Approval to establish a part-time position of Budget Analyst; unfund the Deputy Supervisor position; transfer funding to the part-time Budget Analyst position and offer the part-time Budget Analyst Position to Rick Yaeger effective immediately.
Trustee Petterson left the meeting.
Motion failed to immediately appoint a Superintendent.
Approval of Special Meeting for Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 7:00 PM.
M. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mike Clark
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members commented on various topics.
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. REPORT: Building Department, Planning & Zoning Services ? Monthly Report of Significant Items
2. COMMUNICATION: Lake Orion Schools ? Election Change
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 1:00 AM on Wednesday, November 16, 2011.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: November 23, 2011

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
November 16, 2011
A. A Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:03 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Petterson, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Approval to appoint Acting Chair.
D. APRROVAL OF AGENDA: Approval of Agenda as presented.
E. AGENDA ITEMS AS STATED IN THE CALL OF THE MEETING:
1. Appointment of a Superintendent
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: Bart Clark; Marilyn Pomeroy; Linda Richardson, Joan McCrary, Nanci Anderson-Bereznicki; Rob Namowicz; Ron Ritchie
G. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
H. ADJOURNMENT: The Special Meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: November 23, 2011

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following cases:
Case #11-0025 Cervenka, Diane, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS AN INTERPRETATION OF ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTIONS 50-843/852 (a) AND ARTICLE 1, SECTION 50-4 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW FOUR DOGS ON PREMISES
4660 Oakvista Ave., R-1A
Pelton Heights Sub No. 1, Lot 70
08-34-326-020
Case #11-0026 Gearhart, Nathan, Petitioner for Maranatha Baptist Church
APPLICANT REQUESTS A USE VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-838 TO ALLOW AN OFF PREMISE GROUND SIGN PLUS SETBACK VARIANCES INTO THE FUTURE R.O.W. OF FLEMINGS LAKE RD. (8?) AND SASHABAW RD. (22?)
7057 Sashabaw Rd., OS-2
Sashabaw Heights, Lot 10
08-22-101-022
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
November 1, 2011
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:49 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Petterson, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Linda Richardson ? DPW Director
Approval to appoint Acting Chair.
D. APRROVAL OF AGENDA: Approval of Agenda as amended.
E. CLOSED SESSION: Purchase or Lease of Real Property, as permitted by MCL 15.168(d) and Attorney-Client Privileged Legal Opinion, as permitted by MCL 15.268(h)
The Regular Meeting recessed at 6:52 PM to move into Closed Session.
The Regular Meeting reconvened at 7:30 PM.
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
G. PUBLIC HEARING: None
H. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation given by Open Burning Ad Hoc Study Group ? Jim Reed; Sandra Boggemes and Andrea Hirsch
I. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Proposal for Appointing an Acting Supervisor: Postponed to the November 15, 2011 Regular Meeting
2. Proposed Elected Officials? Disability Policy: Postponed to November 15, 2011 Regular Meeting
J. CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of October 4, 2011
K. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None removed
L. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Reconsideration of 2011 DTE and Hydraker-Wheatlake Premises License Agreement
2. Approval to Rescind 2011 Bid Awarded to Pipe Systems, Inc. for the Pump Station Improvement Project and Direct the DPW Director to Solicit New Bids
3. Approval of Reconsideration of the Value of Andy Reish’s Termination Agreement
4. AT&T U-Verse PEG Broadcast Implementation
5. Elected Official’s Retirement Medical Benefits ? Bart Clark, Rick Gutowski, William Kunse and Trevor Keiser, Clarkston News
6. Approval to Schedule a Special Meeting on Thursday, November 3, 2011 for the purpose of Budget Review and Scheduling of Additional Special Meetings for Budget Review
7. Approval to Dispose and/or Recycle Cable Studio Assets
8. Approval to Schedule a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 for Public Comment on Recommendations Received from the Open Burning Ad Hoc Study Group
9. Approval of the Check Run in the Amount of $829,124.96
M PUBLIC COMMENT: None
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members commented on various topics.
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM / REPORT: Larry Rosso, Trustee ? Recommendation from Open Burning Ad Hoc Study Group to Township Board
2. COMMUNICATION: Letter of Appreciation received from Bill Kruse and Company to Dick Carlisle and Dave Belcher
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 10:00 PM.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: November 9, 2011

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
November 1, 2011
A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:49 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Petterson, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Linda Richardson ? DPW Director
Approval to appoint Acting Chair.
D. APRROVAL OF AGENDA: Approval of Agenda as amended.
E. CLOSED SESSION: Purchase or Lease of Real Property, as permitted by MCL 15.168(d) and Attorney-Client Privileged Legal Opinion, as permitted by MCL 15.268(h)
The Regular Meeting recessed at 6:52 PM to move into Closed Session.
The Regular Meeting reconvened at 7:30 PM.
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
G. PUBLIC HEARING: None
H. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Presentation given by Open Burning Ad Hoc Study Group ? Jim Reed; Sandra Boggemes and Andrea Hirsch
I. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Proposal for Appointing an Acting Supervisor: Postponed to the November 15, 2011 Regular Meeting
2. Proposed Elected Officials? Disability Policy: Postponed to November 15, 2011 Regular Meeting
J. CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of October 4, 2011
K. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None removed
L. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Reconsideration of 2011 DTE and Hydraker-Wheatlake Premises License Agreement
2. Approval to Rescind 2011 Bid Awarded to Pipe Systems, Inc. for the Pump Station Improvement Project and Direct the DPW Director to Solicit New Bids
3. Approval of Reconsideration of the Value of Andy Reish’s Termination Agreement
4. AT&T U-Verse PEG Broadcast Implementation
5. Elected Official’s Retirement Medical Benefits ? Bart Clark, Rick Gutowski, William Kunse and Trevor Keiser, Clarkston News
6. Approval to Schedule a Special Meeting on Thursday, November 3, 2011 for the purpose of Budget Review and Scheduling of Additional Special Meetings for Budget Review
7. Approval to Dispose and/or Recycle Cable Studio Assets
8. Approval to Schedule a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 for Public Comment on Recommendations Received from the Open Burning Ad Hoc Study Group
9. Approval of the Check Run in the Amount of $829,124.96
M PUBLIC COMMENT: None
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members commented on various topics.
O. COMMUNICATIONS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / REPORTS:
1. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM / REPORT: Larry Rosso, Trustee ? Recommendation from Open Burning Ad Hoc Study Group to Township Board
2. COMMUNICATION: Letter of Appreciation received from Bill Kruse and Company to Dick Carlisle and Dave Belcher
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 10:00 PM.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: November 9, 2011

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A Public Hearing will be held by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees in the Township Hall Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, Michigan 48347 on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. to consider recommendations received from the Open Burning Ad Hoc Study Group related to proposed amendments to the Chapter 20 Fire Prevention and Protection; Article III Open Burning.
Comments can be expressed at the Public Hearing or written comments and questions can be directed to the attention of the Township Clerk at the above address or by email to bpallotta@twp.independence.mi.us no later than 4:00 p.m. on the Monday before the meeting. Questions may also be directed to the Township Clerk by e-mail or by phone at (248) 625-5114, Ext. 203
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
NOTICE: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the Township Clerk by e-mail at bpallotta@twp.independence.mi.us or by calling (248) 625-5114, Ext. 204 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt will be made to make reasonable accommodations.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
November 3, 2011
A. A Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:04 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Petterson, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Approval to appoint Acting Chair.
D. APRROVAL OF AGENDA: Approval of Agenda as presented.
E. AGENDA ITEMS AS STATED IN THE CALL OF THE MEETING:
1. Review of 2012 Budget
2. Approval to Schedule Special Meetings:
Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 6:00 PM; Review of Department of Public Works Budget
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 6:00 PM; Adoption of 2012 Budget
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
G. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None
H. ADJOURNMENT: The Special Meeting adjourned at 8:28 PM.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: November 9, 2011

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A Public Hearing will be held by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees in the Township Hall Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, Michigan 48347 on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. to consider recommendations received from the Open Burning Ad Hoc Study Group related to proposed amendments to the Chapter 20 Fire Prevention and Protection; Article III Open Burning.
Comments can be expressed at the Public Hearing or written comments and questions can be directed to the attention of the Township Clerk at the above address or by email to bpallotta@twp.independence.mi.us no later than 4:00 p.m. on the Monday before the meeting. Questions may also be directed to the Township Clerk by e-mail or by phone at (248) 625-5114, Ext. 203
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
NOTICE: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the Township Clerk by e-mail at bpallotta@twp.independence.mi.us or by calling (248) 625-5114, Ext. 204 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt will be made to make reasonable accommodations.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice of Availability of
Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan for Public Review
The Charter Township of Independence has updated its Parks and Recreation Five Year Master Plan and will accept written comments on the plan until December 2, 2011.
The Plan is a requirement to remain eligible for state grants administered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. It will help guide the future development of parks and recreation in Independence Township. It can be viewed during regular business hours at Township Hall (6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48246), the Library (6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346), and on Independence Township’s Website (www.twp.independence.mi.us).
Written comments may be sent to: Ken Elwert, Parks and Recreation Director’Charter Township of Independence, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347 or by e-mail at kelwert@twp.independence.mi.us
The Township Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing on December 6, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.at Independence Township Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346 to consider the adoption of the Independence Township Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
October 25, 2011
A. The Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:08 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Petterson, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Steve Ronk ? Fire Chief
Gregg Schultz ? Schultz and Young, PC
Approval to appoint Acting Chair.
D. APRROVAL OF AGENDA: Approval of Agenda as amended.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
G. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members commented on various topics
E. AGENDA ITEMS AS STATED IN THE CALL OF THE MEETING
1. Approval of Fire Engine Replacement Program (Steve Ronk, Fire Chief)
2. Budget Adjustment ? Elected Official’s Wages, Acct #101-101-703 (No action required)
3. Approval to Move into Closed Session
a) Privileged Attorney-Client Privileged-Legal Opinion, as permitted by MCL 15.268(h)
b) Pending Litigation, as permitted by MCL 15268(e)
The Special Meeting RECESSED at 7:02 PM
The Special Meeting RECONVENED at 7:08 PM and MOVED into Closed Session.
The Special Meeting RECONVENED at 8:08 PM
H. ADJOURNMENT: The Special Meeting adjourned at 8:09 PM.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: November 2, 2011

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
October 18, 2011
A. The Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:32 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Petterson, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Ken Elwert ? Parks and Recreation
Julie Meredith ? Library Director
Linda Richardson ? DPW Director
Barbara Rollins ? Senior Center Coordinator
Approval to appoint Acting Chair.
D. APRROVAL OF AGENDA: Approval of Agenda as amended.
E. CLOSED SESSION: None requested
F. BOARD/PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Public: Joe Wauldron spoke on behalf of Clarkston Area Youth Assistance; Farmers Market; and ‘Bullying Program? at Clarkston High School
G. PUBLIC HEARING: None
H. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS: None
I. CARRYOVER / POSTPONED AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Proposal to appoint an Acting Supervisor-Postponed to November 1, 2011 Regular Meeting
2. Proposed Elected Officials? Disability Policy: Postponed to November 1, 2011 Regular Meeting
J. CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of 2012 Annual Permit for MDOT
K. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of September 20, 2011 as amended
2. Approval of 2011 Special Assessment Roll
L. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval of to participate in Municipal Credit Contract with SMART
2. Bid Award to RCL Construction Company for the M-15 Sewer Lift Station Improvements
3. Approval to direct Library Director to follow E-Rate procedures to bid the Library’s telephone service to establish eligibility for the e-rate discount.
4. Approval of Parks and Recreation budget adjustment
5. Approval of payment for consulting services associated with the State of Michigan Performance Evaluation for the Building Department
6. Approval of Request to schedule a Special Meeting on Tuesday, September 25, 2011
7. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the Amount of $587,116.00.
M PUBLIC COMMENT: Julie Meredith, on behalf of the Friends of the Library
N. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members commented on various topics
O. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS
1. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM: Township Clerk ? Township Telephone System- Expiration of Existing Contract
2. REPORT: DPW Director ? Monthly Activities Update
P. ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:55 PM.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: October 26, 2011

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, November 2, 2011, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following case:
Case #11-0024 Mroz, Douglas, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 40? FRONT YARD (RIGHT-OF-WAY) SETBACK VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT COVERED FRONT PORCH AND ADDITION (ATTACHING HOME TO GARAGE, BOTH EXISTING NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURES)
9700 Ortonville Rd., 4.2 Acres, R-1C
08-05-451-011
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Special Meeting
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Thursday, October 13, 2011, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following case:
Case #11-0023 Kubicki, Karen, Petitioner for Hamlin Pub
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-861 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A ONE DAY OUTDOOR EVENT, UNDER TENT IN PARKING LOT, ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2011.
Hamlin Pub
6397 Sashabaw Rd., C-2
Independence Town Square
08-27-100-045
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
September 20, 2011
A. The Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:35 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Petterson, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Rick Yaeger ? Deputy Supervisor
Linda Richardson ? DPW Director
Susan Hendricks ? Finance Director
Renee Poole ? Assistant Finance Director
Kristen Sieloff – Assessor
Lt. Dale LaBair ? Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept.
Steven Joppich ? Secrest Wardle
Gregg Schultz ? Schultz & Young
Approval to appoint Acting Chair.
D. APRROVAL OF AGENDA: Approval of Agenda as amended.
E. CLOSED SESSION: Approval to move into Closed Session: 1. Employee Matter, as permitted by MCL 15.268(a); 2. Union Negotiations, as permitted by MCL 15.268(c).
The Regular Meeting reconvened at 8:20 PM.
F. CONSENT AGENDA: Removed Regular Meeting Minutes of August 30, 2011 for corrections.
G. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS: None
The Public Hearing opened at 8:36 PM.
H. PUBLIC HEARING: Truth-in-Taxation Hearing ? Safety Paths: E-mail from Mary Beth Baker received and read; Tammy Haslett; Cory Johnston
The Public Hearing closed at 8:50 PM
I. REGULAR BUSINESS:
Approval of 2011 Millage Rates for 2012 Budget: General Fund; Fire; Library; Safety Path.
Approval of Safety Path Budget Increase.
Approval to permit Trustee Petterson to abstain from voting on agenda item I-3, Morgan Lake Update and Requested Action.
Approval to release funds for the completion of repairs and paving of roads throughout The Ridge at Morgan Lake.
Approval to extend meeting beyond 10:00 PM.
The Regular Meeting recessed at 10:02 PM.
Trustee Petterson left at 10:10 PM.
The Regular Meeting reconvened at 10:16 PM.
Approval to reconsider agenda item I-2, Safety Path Budget Increase.
Approval to approve reconsidered agenda item I-2, Safety Path Budget Increase.
Approval budget adjustment for Parks and Recreation.
Approval to authorize DPW Director to sign and submit DELEG Energy Revolving Loan Application.
Approval to approve request from Clarkston Schools to utilize Clarkston Public Access Center (CPAC) for educational classes.
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $442,869.04.
Approval to amend agenda.
Approval to direct Human Resources Director to establish a job description and post position for vacant Clarkston Public Access Center (CPAC) position.
Approval of the August 30, 2011 Regular Meeting minutes.
Postponement of Elected Officials Disability Policy until the October 4, 2011 Regular Board Meeting.
J. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
K. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members commented on various topics
L. CORRESPONDENCE: None
The Regular Meeting adjourned at 12:15 AM on Wednesday, September 21, 2011.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: September 28, 2011

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
September 6, 2011
A. The Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:32 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Petterson (Arrived 7:35 PM), Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Rick Yaeger ? Deputy Supervisor
Steve Ronk ? Fire Chief
Linda Richardson ? DPW Director
Susan Hendricks ? Finance Director
Steven Joppich ? Secrest Wardle
Approval to appoint Acting Chair.
D. APRROVAL OF AGENDA: Approval of Agenda as amended.
E. CLOSED SESSION: Approval to move into Closed Session: Attorney-Client Privileged Legal Opinion, as permitted by MCL 15.268(h).
F. CONSENT AGENDA: Motion Failed to Approve Consent Agenda: 1) Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of August 2, 9, and 16, 2011; Special Meeting Minutes of August 10, 2011.
Approval to Table Consent Agenda: 1) Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of August 2, 9, and 16, 2011; Special Meeting Minutes of August 10, 2011.
G. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Approval to direct Township Attorney to proceed with litigation against the developers of Ridge at Morgan Lake regarding the completion of the paving project.
2. Approval to postpone action on Avington Park until the Regular Meeting of October 4, 2011
H. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Approval to approve Credit/Debit Card and IT Security Policies that make up the PCI compliance policy and engage Plante/Moran to perform external vulnerability security scans.
2. Approval to authorize an operating transfer from the Eastview/Westview and Rohr Road SAD’s in the amount of $5,689.00 to eliminate the deficit in Bowpoint Debt Service Fund.
3. Approval to postpone action on 2011 Millage Rates for 2012 Budget and schedule a Truth in Taxation hearing for the Safety Path Millage for the September 20, 2011 Regular Meeting.
Approval to extend meeting beyond 10:00 PM.
Trustee Petterson left at 10:10 PM.
4. Approve Budget Amendments to the 2011 Budget as amended.
Approval to direct the Finance Director to provide more information in regard to the DTE matching grant proposal at the next available Regular Board meeting.
5. Approval to authorize the Fire Department to Contract with Service Glass Company, Inc. for the replacement of seven entry doors at Fire Station 1.
6. Review of Department Budgets for 2012 ? No discussion or action; to be rescheduled as a Carryover item on a future agenda.
7. Award of a three year service and maintenance contract for well and pump maintenance to Peerless-Midwest.
8. Safety Path Budget Increase – No discussion or action; to be rescheduled as a Carryover item on a future agenda.
9. Approval to purchase a 2011 Kubota Utility Vehicle in the amount of $15,750 and a M-5000 Directional Bore Machine with Transmitter in the amount of $11,395; authorization of budget adjustment in the amount of $12,000.
10. CodeABILITY ? Independence Township’s Zoning Ordinance – No discussion or action; to be rescheduled as a Carryover item on a future agenda.
11. Ratification of action taken at the Special Meeting of August 30, 2011 in regard to M-15 Sewer Lift Station Improvements.
12. Approval of establishing E-Bay and PayPal accounts for the purpose of disposing of Township assets and approval of Disposal of Asset form.
13. Approval of 2011 Halloween Trick-or-Treating Hours; 6:00 PM ? 7:00 PM.
14. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the Amount of $1,059,311.39
F. CONSENT AGENDA: Removed from table; Approval of Consent Agenda: 1) Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of August 2, 9, and 16, 2011; Special Meeting Minutes of August 10, 2011.
I. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
J. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members commented on various topics
K. CORRESPONDENCE: None
The Regular Meeting ADJOURNED at 11:53 PM.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: September 14, 2011

Notice of Public Hearing
on Increasing Property Taxes

The Board of the Charter Township of Independence will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of .2471 mills in operating tax millage rate to be levied in 2011.

Safety Path 0.2471

0.2471

The hearing will be held on September 20, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346.

The date and location of the meeting to take action on the proposed additional millage will be announced at this public meeting.

If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing for each levy as follows:

Safety Path 122.1453%

If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved the operating revenue will decrease by 6.66% under the preceding year’s operating revenue.

The taxing unit publishing this notice, and identified below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate.

This notice is published by:
Charter Township of Independence
Clerk’s Office
6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 625-5111

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
September 13, 2011
A. The Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:34 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
C. ROLL CALL: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Petterson, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: Rick Yaeger ? Deputy Supervisor
Linda Richardson ? DPW Director
Ken Elwert ? Parks and Recreation Director
Approval to appoint Acting Chair.
D. APRROVAL OF AGENDA: Approval of Agenda as amended.
E. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Cemetery Budget (Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Rick Yaeger; Deputy Supervisor)
2. Facilities & Maintenance Budget (Linda Richardson, DPW Director; Rick Yaeger; Deputy Supervisor)
3. Parks & Recreation Budget (Ken Elwert, Parks & Recreation Director; Rick Yaeger, Deputy Supervisor)
a. Parks
b. Recreation
Approval to extend meeting beyond 10:00 PM.
c. Seniors
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
G. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board members commented on various topics
The Special Meeting ADJOURNED at 11:06 PM.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: September 21, 2011

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Open Burning ooooo OPEN BURNING AD HOC STUDY GROUP
PUBLIC FORUM MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: August 31, 2011, at 7:00 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive,
Clarkston, MI, 48346
1. Welcome, Call to Order, and Introductions of Study Group, township staff, and special guests
2. Overview, objectives, and outcomes of this meeting
3. Presentation of staff, consultants, and expert guests. Each of the following will give brief remarks as it pertains to their role with the township and/or their expertise in dealing with organic disposal:
? Independence Township Fire Chief Steve Ronk (history of the open burn ordinance, regulations, and enforcement issues)
? Independence Township Director of DPW, Linda Richardson (issues and history surrounding composting and brush collection)
? Independence Township Attorney, Steven Joppich, Secrest-Wardle Municipal Law (ordinance creation, revision, and case law implications)
? Archie Munson, General Manager of Smith’s Disposal (compost pick up service and disposal, mulching, leave vacuum equipment, etc.)
? Dr. Daniel Maxwell or Associate: Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine Consultants (health and medical implications )
4. Chief Ronk will present an approximate 15 minute PowerPoint review of the Independence Township current open burning ordinance provision.
5. Questions from the audience. Questions must be directed to the Chair but may be redirected to another committee member or one of the panel members.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
August 16, 2011
1. The Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called
to order at 7:31 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance was given.
3. Roll Call: Present: Carson, Pallotta, Petterson, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Lohmeier, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present:
Carol Gabris ? Human Resources Director
David Belcher ? Building Director
Ken Elwert ? Parks & Recreation Director
Susan Hendricks ? Finance Director
Linda Richardson ? DPW Director
Rick Yaeger ? Deputy Supervisor
Dick Carlisle ? Carlisle/Wortman Associates, Inc.
Brian Oppmann ? Carlisle Wortman Associates, Inc.
4. Approval to appoint Acting Chair.
5. Approval of Agenda as amended.
6. Approval to enter Closed Session at 7:34 PM.
The Regular Meeting RECONVENED at 8:07 PM.
7. Approval of Consent Agenda: a) Regular Meeting Minutes of July 5, July 12, and July 19, 2011; b) Sponsorship Funding ? Clarkston Area Youth Assistance
PUBLIC FORUM: Mike Clark
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
8. Update on Roads Ad Hoc Study Group
9. Denial of Partnership Participation with MDOT’s Dixie Highway Project for Safety Paths.
10. Approval of Revised Intergovernmental Agreement with Clarkston Community Schools for Traffic Signals.
11. Approval to Contact the State of Michigan to Conduct a Performance Evaluation for the Building Department.
NEW BUSINESS:
12. Review of 2012 Department Budgets for Clerk’s Office, Elections, Building Department, and Drainage.
13. Approval of Non-Union Employee Performance Review
14. Approval of Conducting Employee Performance Review for Human Resources Director.
15. Approval of Parks and Recreation Budget Adjustment.
16. Update on Facilities Maintenance, Safety Path and Custodial Departments.
17. Denial of Outsourcing Printing and Mailing of Utility Bills.
18. Approval to Extend Regular Meeting.
19. Approval of Check Run in the Amount of $926,840.83.
20. Approval of Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 to Review Fire Fund.
The Regular Meeting ADJOURNED at 10:18 PM.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: August 24, 2011

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, September 14, 2011, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following cases:
Case #11-0019 Butora, Craig, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 23? SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-837 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT POLE BARN
10345 Ortonville Rd., Lot 26, 4.87 Acres, R-1R
Supervisor’s Plat No 10
08-05-101-020
Case #11-0020 Mitcham, Thomas, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 50? SETBACK VARIANCE FROM BODY OF WATER FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR NEW SEPTIC SYSTEM
5377 Chanto Dr., Lot 24, R-1A
Spring Lake Estates No. 1
08-33-204-002
Case #11-0021 Golub, Noland and Angela, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD PLACEMENT VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-837 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT POLE BARN
5409 Whipple Lake Rd., Lot 21, 2.99 Acres, R-1R
Supervisor’s Plat No 7
08-11-100-024
Case #11-0022 Aver Sign Company, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-838 TO ALLOW SIGN WITH LED ILLUMINATION (FOR DISPLAY OF GAS PRICES)
7650 Ortonville Rd., MS
Becker Dean Holdings, LLC ? Sunoco
08-17-451-025
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
August 9, 2011
1. The Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:31 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance was given.
3. Roll Call: Present: Lohmeier, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Carson, Petterson, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
4. Approval to appoint Acting Chair.
5. The Agenda was approved as amended.
PUBLIC FORUM: None
NEW BUSINESS:
6. Review of Department Budget for 2012 – Library (Rick Yaeger/Julie Meredith presenting)
7. Approval to extend meeting.
The Regular Meeting RECESSED at 9:30 PM.
The Regular Meeting RECONVENED at 9:36 PM.
8. Cable Budget – 2011
The Regular meeting ADJOURNED at 10:33 PM.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: August 17, 2011

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
August 10, 2011
1. The Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:24 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance was given.
3. Roll Call: Present: Lohmeier, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Carson, Petterson, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
Also Present: David Belcher ? Building Director
Julie Meredith ? Library Director
Ken Elwert ? Parks & Recreation Director
Susan Hendricks ? Finance Director
Linda Richardson ? DPW Director
Steve Ronk ? Fire Chief
Rick Yaeger ? Deputy Supervisor
Dick Carlisle ? Carlisle/Wortman Associates, Inc.
Brian Oppmann ? Carlisle Wortman Associates, Inc.
4. Approval to appoint Acting Chair.
5. The Agenda was approved as presented.
PUBLIC FORUM: None
NEW BUSINESS:
6. A round table discussion regarding the Township’s Capital Improvement Plan was facilitated by Dick Carlisle ? Carlisle/Wortman Associates, Inc.
Public comment was made by Ron Ritchie.
The Special meeting ADJOURNED at 8:47 PM.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: August 17, 2011

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
August 2, 2011
1. The Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called
to order at 7:31 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance was given by members of Boy Scout Troop #185.
3. Roll Call: Present: Lohmeier, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Carson, Petterson, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
4. Approval to appoint Acting Chair.
5. The Agenda was approved as presented.
6. Approval to move into Closed Session at 7:34 PM.
Treasurer Carson ARRIVED at 7:35 PM
The Regular Meeting RECONVENED at 8:05 PM.
PUBLIC FORUM: 8:07?8:16 PM; Rudy Lozano
7. Approval of the Consent Agenda.
PRESENTATION: Dick Carlisle, Carlisle/Wortman Associates, Inc. ? CodeABILITY Proposal
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
8. Approval of Township/Clarkston Schools Partnership-Tri-Party Safety Project.
NEW BUSINESS:
9. Approval of Second Quarter Investment Report.
10. Approval to extend meeting.
The Regular Meeting RECESSED at 9:59 PM.
The Regular Meeting RECONVENED at 10:05 PM.
11. Approval of Wellhead Protection Professional Services.
12. Postponement of Update on Facilities Maintenance, Safety Path and Custodial Departments.
13. Approval of Supervisor’s Appointments to the Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA).
14. Approval of Directive to Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) to proceed with the most recent landscape design and solicit bids prior to Fall planting season.
15. Approval to direct Clerk to forward a letter authorizing Oakland County to assess the historic Sashabaw United Presbyterian Church structure at no charge.
16. Approval to schedule a Special Meeting for the purpose of discussing Capital Improvement projects and finalize a plan in conjunction with the budget process.
The Regular meeting ADJOURNED at 12:03 AM on Wednesday, August 3, 2011.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Published: August 10, 2011 Township Clerk

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
July 19, 2011
1. The Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called
to order at 7:03 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Petterson, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Wagner
There was a quorum present.
4. Approval to appoint Acting Chair.
5. The Agenda was approved as presented.
6. Approval to move into Closed Session at 7:09 PM.
The Regular Meeting RECONVENED at 7:40 PM.
PUBLIC FORUM: 7:40 ? 7:48 PM; H. Wallace Parker; Mike Clark
7. Approval of the Consent Agenda.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
8. Approval of AFSCME 2010/2011 Dental and Optical Reimbursement Bank.
9. Motion failed to authorize Township Attorney to investigate costs associated with Seizure Mandamus.
NEW BUSINESS:
10. Approval to direct appropriate agencies to develop agreements for execution of the Township and Clarkston Schools Partnership Tri-Party Safety Project .
11. Approval to extend meeting.
12. Appointment of Assessor.
The Regular Meeting RECESSED at 10:23 PM.
The Regular Meeting RECONVENED at 10:32 PM.
13. Approval to direct Deputy Supervisor to analyze costs associated with MDOT Dixie Highway project.
Trustee Petterson left the meeting at 11:07 PM.
14. Approval to postpone agenda items 8, 10, 11, 13, and 15.
15. Approval of appointments to Open Burning Ad Hoc Study Group.
16. Approval to assign authority to individual providing technical review of Building Department inspections.
17. Approval to waive privileged and confidential attorney-client communication.
18. Approval of Check Run in the amount of $937,901.40.
19. Award of bid for interior repainting for 500,000 gallon standpipe (DPW Tank).
STATEMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE:
None
The Regular meeting ADJOURNED at 12:12 AM on Wednesday, July 20, 2011.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Published: July 27, 2011 Township Clerk

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
July 19, 2011
1. The Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called
to order at 7:03 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Petterson, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Wagner
There was a quorum present.
4. Approval to appoint Acting Chair.
5. The Agenda was approved as presented.
6. Approval to move into Closed Session at 7:09 PM.
The Regular Meeting RECONVENED at 7:40 PM.
PUBLIC FORUM: 7:40 ? 7:48 PM; H. Wallace Parker; Mike Clark
7. Approval of the Consent Agenda.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
8. Approval of AFSCME 2010/2011 Dental and Optical Reimbursement Bank.
9. Motion failed to authorize Township Attorney to investigate costs associated with Seizure Mandamus.
NEW BUSINESS:
10. Approval to direct appropriate agencies to develop agreements for execution of the Township and Clarkston Schools Partnership Tri-Party Safety Project .
11. Approval to extend meeting.
12. Appointment of Assessor.
The Regular Meeting RECESSED at 10:23 PM.
The Regular Meeting RECONVENED at 10:32 PM.
13. Approval to direct Deputy Supervisor to analyze costs associated with MDOT Dixie Highway project.
Trustee Petterson left the meeting at 11:07 PM.
14. Approval to postpone agenda items 8, 10, 11, 13, and 15.
15. Approval of appointments to Open Burning Ad Hoc Study Group.
16. Approval to assign authority to individual providing technical review of Building Department inspections.
17. Approval to waive privileged and confidential attorney-client communication.
18. Approval of Check Run in the amount of $937,901.40.
19. Award of bid for interior repainting for 500,000 gallon standpipe (DPW Tank).
STATEMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE:
None
The Regular meeting ADJOURNED at 12:12 AM on Wednesday, July 20, 2011.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Published: July 27, 2011 Township Clerk

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
July 12, 2011
1. The Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:39 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Petterson, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
4. Approval to appoint Acting Chair.
5. The Agenda was approved as presented.
6. Public Forum ? None
7. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Assessor Interviews
STATEMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE:
The Regular meeting ADJOURNED at 9:55 PM.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: July 20, 2011

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
July 5, 2011
1. The Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:31 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Petterson, Wagner
There was a quorum present.
4. Approval to appoint Acting Chair.
5. The Agenda was approved as amended.
6. Public Forum opened at 7:55 PM.
7. APPROVAL of CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Resolution to declare July as Parks and Recreation Month.
b. Reimbursement to Clerk for12th Annual MAMC Conference.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. Denial of Tri-Party Gravel Project.
Approval to table ‘Tri-Party Gravel Project? for further discussion.
9. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Review of 2012 Budgets for Human Resources, Supervisor, Information Technology and Township Board.
2. Acceptance of bid from Moreau Creative for 2012 Recreation Guides.
3. Update on Open Burning Study Group.
4. Approval of source of funds for cable building enhancements.
5. Approval of increase in Deputy Supervisor’s hours for budget purposes.
6. No Action taken on the Oakland-Macomb Interceptor.
Approval to extend meeting past 10:00 PM.
The Regular meeting RECESSED at 10:03 PM.
The Regular meeting RECONVENED at 10:11 PM.
7. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the Amount of $174,483.61.
Approval to remove ‘Tri-Party Gravel Project? from the table for further discussion.
Approval to go into Closed Session at 10:35 PM.
10. CLOSED SESSION
1. Approval of ‘Employee Conditions of Employment?.
2. Approval of ‘Ninety (90) Day Renewable Performance Improvement Plan?.
The Regular meeting RECONVENED at 12:15 AM on Wednesday, July 6, 2011.
The Regular meeting ADJOURNED at 12:22 AM on Wednesday, July 6, 2011.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Published: July 13, 2011 Township Clerk

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, August 3, 2011, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following case:
Case #11-0015 Tedder, James, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 56? SETBACK VARIANCE FROM BODY OF WATER FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890 (b) (3) FOR NEW SEPTIC
SYSTEM LOCATION ON NON-CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
4900 Lakeview Blvd., Lots 30 & 31, R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club Sub No. 2
08-13-106-046
Case #11-0016 Hawley II, Jack, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 288 SQ FT SIZE VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-837 TO CONSTRUCT GARAGE ADDITION
5082 Oak Park Dr., Lot 120, R-1A
Sunshine Acres
08-35-151-009
Case #11-0017 Misuraca, Yvonne, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 7? HEIGHT VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-837 FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
8671 Sashabaw Rd., 3.190 Acres, R-1C
08-10-300-025
Case #11-0018 Mostafa, Dulal, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 14 SQ FT SIZE VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-838 TO INSTALL / RELOCATE PRE-EXISTING WALL SIGN.
6315 Sashabaw Rd., Ste E
Village Town Center
08-27-100-054
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on June 21, 2011, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a Second Reading and Adoption of a Planning Commission Ordinance, as follows:
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 2011-02
PLANNING COMMISSION ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IV OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE TO CONFORM TO PUBLIC ACT 33 OF 2008, AS AMENDED, BEING THE MICHIGAN PLANNING
ENABLING ACT, MCL 125.3801 ET SEQ, REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION, MEMBERSHIP, PROCEDURES, MEETINGS AND DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATUTE.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
Chapter 2, Article IV, Boards and Commissions, shall be amended to read as follows:
ARTICLE IV. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Sec. 2-67. Creation of the Planning Commission.
(a) Authority. This ordinance is adopted pursuant to the authority granted the Township Board of Trustees under the Michigan Planning Enabling Act, Public Act 33 of 2008, MCL 125.3801, et seq., and the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Public Act 110 of 2006, MCL 125.3101, et seq., to establish a Planning Commission with the powers, duties and limitations provided by those Acts and subject to the terms and conditions of this ordinance and any future amendments to this ordinance.
(b) Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to provide that the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees hereby confirms the establishment, under the Michigan Planning Enabling Act, Public Act 33 of 2008, MCL 125.3801, et seq., of the Independence Township Planning Commission, formerly established under the Township Planning Act, Public Act 169 of 1959, MCL 125.321, et seq., to establish the appointments, terms, and membership of the Planning Commission; to identify the officers and the minimum number of meetings per year of the Planning Commission, and to prescribe the authority, powers and duties of the Planning Commission.
(c) Establishment. There shall be a Charter Township of Independence Planning Commission in accordance with the Michigan Planning Enabling Act, Act 33 of 2008, as amended with the powers and duties as therein set forth and as hereinafter provided. This ordinance shall be officially known and described as the ‘Independence Township Planning Commission Ordinance.?
Sec. 2-68. Membership of the Planning Commission.
(a) The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the Township Supervisor with the approval of a majority of the Township Board elected and serving. To be qualified to be a member and remain a member of the Commission, the individual shall be a qualified elector of Independence Township, except that one member may be a qualified elector of another local unit of government.
(b) One member of the Township Board shall be appointed to the Planning Commission as an ex officio member. The remainder of the membership of the Planning Commission shall be representative of important segments of the community, such as the economic, governmental, educational, and social development of the Township, in accordance with the major interests as they exist in the Township, such as natural resources, recreation, education, public health, government, transportation, residential uses, industry, and commerce. The membership shall also be representative of the entire geography of the Township to the extent practicable.
(c) Except for the ex officio member, whose term on the Planning Commission shall coincide with his or her term of elected office, members of the Planning Commission shall be appointed for three-year terms and shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified; provided, however, the initial appointments effective on or after June 30, 2011, shall occur in such a manner as to create three sets of staggered appointments, with the initial term of the first set of two members to be no more than one year, the second set of two members to be no longer that two years, and the third set of two members to be no longer than three years, such that, as nearly as possible, the terms of 1/3 of the non-ex officio commission members will expire each year.
(d) The Township Board may remove a member of the Planning Commission for misfeasance, malfeasance, or nonfeasance in office upon written charges and after a public hearing. Before casting a vote on a matter on which a member of the Planning Commission may reasonably be considered to have a conflict of interest, the member shall disclose the potential conflict of interest to the Planning Commission. The member is disqualified from voting on the matter if so provided by the bylaws or by a majority vote of the remaining members of the Planning Commission. Failure of a member to disclose a potential conflict of interest as required by this subsection constitutes malfeasance in office. For purposes of this subsection, a ‘conflict of interest? exists when a member of the Planning Commission or a member of their family has a proprietary or financial interest in an issue or matter that is before the Planning Commission beyond that which is experienced by the public in general, or the member may receive or gain a financial benefit as a result of a vote on such issue or matter, or which would result in a violation of the Standards of Conduct for Public Officers and Employees Act, 196 PA 1973 (being MCL 15.341 et seq.), the Incompatible Public Offices Act, 566 PA 1978 (being MCL 15.181 et seq.), or any other state law or Township ordinance, ethics code or policy provision applicable to conflicts of interest.
Sec. 2-69. Officers of the Planning Commission.
(a) The Planning Commission shall elect a chairperson and secretary from its members and create and fill other offices, as it considers advisable. The ex officio member is not eligible to 2 serve as chairperson. The term of each officer shall be 1 year, with opportunity for reelection as specified in bylaws adopted under Section 04.01.00 of this Ordinance.
(b) The Planning Commission may appoint advisory committees whose members are not members of the Planning Commission.
Sec. 2-70. Authority; powers; duties.
The Planning Commission shall have the powers and duties as set forth in P.A. 33 of 2008, as amended, being the Michigan Planning Enabling Act, M.C.L. 125.3801 et seq.; and P.A. 110 of 2006, as amended, being the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, M.C.L. 125.3101 et seq.
Sec. 2-71. Bylaws; annual report.
(a) The Planning Commission shall adopt bylaws for the transaction of business, and shall keep a public record of its resolutions, transactions, findings, and determinations.
(b) The Planning Commission shall make an annual written report to the Township Board concerning its operations and the status of planning activities, including recommendations regarding actions by the Township Board related to planning and development.
Sec. 2-72. Meetings of the Planning Commission
(a) The Planning Commission shall hold not less than four regular meetings each year. At its first meeting of each calendar year, the Planning Commission shall adopt and provide public notice of its regular meetings for the ensuing year in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, as amended; provided, however, that a meeting need not be held if pending matters do not warrant a meeting. Unless the Planning Commission bylaws provide otherwise, the secretary shall send written notice of a special meeting to Planning Commission members not less than 48 hours before the meeting.
(b) The business that the Planning Commission may perform shall be conducted at a public meeting of the Planning Commission held in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, 1976 PA 267, as amended. Public notice of the time, date, and place of a regular or special meeting shall be given in the manner required by that act.
(c) The Township Board hereby transfers all powers and duties of a Zoning Board to the Planning Commission, as outlined in the Zoning Enabling Act, Act 110 of 2006, as amended, and as permitted in Section 11 of the Township Planning Act, Act 168 of 1959.
Sec. 2-73. Duties and responsibilities.
The members of the Planning Commission shall have the following principal duties and responsibilities, among others:
(1) To consider, report upon, and make recommendations regarding the adoption of and amendments to the Township Zoning Ordinance.
(2) To prepare, consider and approve the Township Master Plan, in accordance with the Michigan Planning Enabling Act, as amended.
(3) In accordance with the Zoning Enabling Act, Act 110 of 2006, as amended, to consider, no less frequently then every five years, whether a revision of the Master Plan or updated amendments in the Master Plan are needed and to prepare, consider and approve any such revisions or amendments.
(4) To consider, recommend and/or approve zoning applications and requests assigned to the Commission under Township ordinances, including special land uses and other types of land use approval.
(5) To promote understanding of and interest in the Master Plan and the Township Zoning Ordinance.
(6) Unless exempted, to review and make recommendations on proposed public improvement projects, and to review and approve a capital improvement plan, in accordance with the Planning Enabling Act, Act 33 of 2008, as amended.
(7) To review and make recommendations on proposed platted subdivisions, condominiums and site condominiums.
(8) To carry out other duties and responsibilities as set forth in the Planning Enabling Act, Act 33 of 2008.
Sec. 2-74. Approval, ratification and reconfirmation.
All official actions taken by the Charter Township of Independence Planning Commission preceding this ordinance are hereby approved, ratified, and reconfirmed. Any project, review, or process taking place at the effective date of this ordinance shall continue with the Planning Commission confirmed by this Ordinance, subject to other requirements of this Ordinance, and shall be deemed a continuation of any previous matter before the Charter Township of Independence Planning Commission. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after publication in the manner prescribed by law.
Section 2 of Ordinance
All ordinances and resolutions in conflict herewith are repealed in their entirety.
Section 3 of Ordinance
All proceedings pending and all rights and liability existing, acquired or incurred at the time this Ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law when they were commenced.
Section 4 of Ordinance
If any section, sentence, or any other part of this ordinance shall be adjudicated to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of this ordinance, but shall be confined in its effect to the section, sentence or other part of this ordinance directly adjudicated in the controversy in which such judgment shall be rendered.
Section 5 of Ordinance
This Ordinance shall be effective upon publication in the manner prescribed by law.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Barbara A. Pallotta, Township Clerk
Introduced: 6/7/2011
Adopted: 6/21/2011
Published: 6/15/2011 and 6/29/2011
Effective: 6/29/2011

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on June 21, 2011, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Repealing Certain Provisions of the Telecommunications Ordinance, as follows:
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 2011-01
ORDINANCE REPEALING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCE
An ordinance to repeal Division 12, ‘Cablecasting Board,? of Chapter 44,’Telecommunications,? Article II, ‘Cable Television,? of the Charter Township of Independence Code of Ordinances.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
Division 12, ‘Cablecasting Board,? of Chapter 44, ‘Telecommunications,? Article II, ‘Cable Television,? of the Independence Township Code of Ordinances shall hereby be repealed in its entirety.
Section 2 of Ordinance
All other provisions of Chapter 44 of the Code remain in full force and effect, and all proceedings pending and all rights and the liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they
are commenced.
Section 3 of Ordinance
This ordinance shall be effective upon publication in the manner prescribed by law.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Barbara A. Pallotta, Township Clerk
Introduced: 5/17/2011
Adopted: 6/21/2011
Published: 5/25/2011 and 6/29/2011
Effective: 6/29/2011

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
JUNE 21, 2011
1. The Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at
7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call: Present: Lohmeier, Wallace, Rosso and
Carson
Absent: Wagner, Pallotta, Petterson
There was a quorum.
4. Approved appointment of Acting Chair.
5. Approved appointment of Acting Clerk
6. The Agenda was approved.
7. Public Forum opened at 7:33 p.m.
8. APPROVAL of CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of May 17,
2011 and Special Meeting Minutes of May 25, 2011.
b. Approval of fireworks display over Lake Oakland.
c. Approval of fireworks display at Everest Academy.
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Update from Disability Study Group
2. Approval of Second Reading and Adoption of the
Planning Commission Ordinance
3. Approved Resolution confirming appointments to
the Planning Commission.
4. Approved Second Reading and Adoption of an
Ordinance Repealing Certain Provisions of the
Telecommunications Ordinance.
10. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Capital Improvement Program Process. Presenta
tion given by Dick Carlisle, Carlisle /Wortman.
Approved bringing discussion back at the July 19th
meeting.
2. Approved establishing a Citizens? Study Group
regarding Open Burning.
3. Approved establishing a Citizens? Neighborhood
Road Study Group.
The meeting RECESSED at 9:30 p.m.
The meeting RECONVENED at 9:36 p.m.
4. Approved bringing back the Monthly Budget
Update at the next Regular Meeting, July 5, 2011
5. Approved the 2012-2014 Cooperative Agreements
? Oakland County Urban County Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG)
6. Discussed Budget Review for Assessing and
Board of Review
7. Discussed Budget Review for Treasurer’s
Department
8. Approved enhancements to be made to the Cable
Building at a cost not to exceed $500.00, to be
performed by the DPW.
9. Approved First Quarter Investment Report
10. Approved Check Run in the total amount of
$375,317.94.
The meeting ADJOURNED at 10:20 a.m.
Paula M. Heenan
Deputy Clerk
Published: 6/29/2011

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following case:
Case #11-0014 Hartfield, Jeff and Linda, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST 20? SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION PLUS 25? SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-837 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT INGROUND POOL
10280 Perry Lake Rd., R-1R
Equestrian Lake Village, Lot 25
08-03-102-011
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2011-005
WT Development Corporation for
SISBRO Mangement, LLC, Petitioner
REQUESTS SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
Taco Bell ? Drive Through
Sec. 50.848 (1)
Special Land Use Request: Restaurant Drive-Through
Parcel Identification Number: 08-22-400-018 part of
Common Description:
North East Sashabaw Road and I-75
Sashabaw Crossings
1.1 Acres, part of 6.57 Acres, C-1
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Barbara A Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
JUNE 7, 2011
1. The Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Petterson, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Wagner
There was a quorum.
4. Approval to appoint Acting Chair.
5. The Agenda was approved as amended.
6. Public Forum opened at 7:40 PM.
7. APPROVAL of CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of May 3, 2011.
8. APPROVAL OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of March 15, 2011.
b. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run.
c. Approval of Canada Geese Nest Destruction, Round-up (Capture) and Holding on Van Norman Lake (Number of eggs gathered).
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. The Ridge at Morgan Lake Paving – Presentation given by Randal Ford, Hubbell, Roth & Clark and authorization given to: Steven Joppich, Secrest / Wardle; Richard Carlisle, Carlisle Wortman Associates, Inc.; Randal Ford, Hubbell, Roth & Clark to meet with the Developer in regard to paving.
The meeting RECESSED at 9:39 PM.
The meeting RECONVENED at 9:45 PM.
10. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Approval of First Reading of Planning Commission Ordinance per Act 33 of 2008.
2. 2011 Safety Path Program – Update given by Randal Ford, Hubbell, Roth & Clark and direction given to Clerk to reconstitute the Safety Path Committee.
3. Approval of Transfer of Liquor License for DTE Music Theater
Approval to extend meeting past 10:00 PM.
4. 2010-2011 Recycling Update.
5. Presentation by Deputy Supervisor regarding Tri-Party Gravel Project.
6. Presentation by Deputy Supervisor regarding Assumptions to be used for 2013 and 2014.
Trustee Petterson left at 11:00 PM.
7. Approval to authorize Department of Public Works Director to proceed with Wellhead Protection Grant.
8. Approval of Revision to Employee Personnel Manual ? Vesting Period under Procedure 1040.5-Retirement Plan.
9. Approval of Parks & Recreation Department Budget Amendments; Report from Parks & Recreation Department on year-to-date projects, etc.
10. Approval of out-of-state travel for Parks & Recreation Director to attend NRPA Conference.
11. Approval of travel for Clerk to attend MAMC Conference.
12. Report on impact on operations due to reduced personnel in Assessing Department.
13. Approval of 2011 Budget Adjustments and approval of 2011 Budget Adjustments, addendum.
14. Approval of appointment of alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
15. Approval of waiver of one month vesting period in pension plan for Nathan Uballe.
16. Approval of agreement for private investigation of missing equipment.
17. Discussion and direction given to Human Resources Director to develop an employee performance review/evaluation system.
18. Initial report of Disability Study Group.
The meeting RECESSED at 11:23 PM.
The meeting RECONVENED at 11:25 PM.
The meeting ADJOURNED at 1:14 AM on Wednesday, June 8, 2011.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: June 15, 2011

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on June 7, 2011, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a First Reading of a Planning Commission Ordinance, as follows:
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF INDEPENDENCE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 2011-___
PLANNING COMMISSION ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IV OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE TO CONFORM TO PUBLIC ACT 33 OF 2008, AS AMENDED, BEING THE MICHIGAN PLANNING ENABLING ACT, MCL 125.3801 ET SEQ, REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION, MEMBERSHIP, PROCEDURES, MEETINGS AND DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATUTE.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
Chapter 2, Article IV, Boards and Commissions, shall be amended to read as follows:
ARTICLE IV. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Sec. 2-67. Creation of the planning commission.
(a) Authority. This ordinance is adopted pursuant to the authority granted the Township Board of Trustees under the Michigan Planning Enabling Act, Public Act 33 of 2008, MCL 125.3801, et seq., and the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Public Act 110 of 2006, MCL 125.3101, et seq., to establish a Planning Commission with the powers, duties and limitations provided by those Acts and subject to the terms and conditions of this ordinance and any future amendments to this ordinance.
(b) Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to provide that the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees hereby confirms the establishment, under the Michigan Planning Enabling Act, Public Act 33 of 2008, MCL 125.3801, et seq., of the Independence Township Planning Commission, formerly established under the Township Planning Act, Public Act 169 of 1959, MCL 125.321, et seq., to establish the appointments, terms, and membership of the Planning Commission; to identify the officers and the minimum number of meetings per year of the Planning Commission, and to prescribe the authority, powers and duties of the Planning Commission.
(c) Establishment. There shall be a Charter Township of Independence Planning Commission in accordance with the Michigan Planning Enabling Act, Act 33 of 2008, as amended with the powers and duties as therein set forth and as hereinafter provided. This ordinance shall be officially known and described as the ‘Independence Township Planning Commission Ordinance.?
Sec. 2-68. Membership of the planning commission.
(a) The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the Township Supervisor with the approval of a majority of the Township Board elected and serving. To be qualified to be a member and remain a member of the Commission, the individual shall be a qualified elector of Independence Township, except that one member may be a qualified elector of another local unit of government.
(b) One member of the Township Board shall be appointed to the Planning Commission as an ex officio member. The remainder of the membership of the Planning Commission shall be representative of important segments of the community, such as the economic, governmental, educational, and social development of the Township, in accordance with the major interests as they exist in the Township, such as natural resources, recreation, education, public health, government, transportation, residential uses, industry, and commerce. The membership shall also be representative of the entire geography of the Township to the extent practicable.
(c) Except for the ex officio member, whose term on the Planning Commission shall coincide with his or her term of elected office, members of the Planning Commission shall be appointed for three-year terms and shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified; provided, however, the initial appointments’effective on or after’June 30, 2011, shall occur in such a manner as to create three sets of staggered appointments, with the initial term of the first set of two members to be no more than one year, the second set of two members’to be no longer that two years, and the third set of two members to be no longer than three years, such that, as nearly as possible, the terms of 1/3 of the non-ex officio commission members will expire each year.
(d) The Township Board may remove a member of the Planning Commission for misfeasance, malfeasance, or nonfeasance in office upon written charges and after a public hearing. Before casting a vote on a matter on which a member of the Planning Commission may reasonably be considered to have a conflict of interest, the member shall disclose the potential conflict of interest to the Planning Commission. The member is disqualified from voting on the matter if so provided by the bylaws or by a majority vote of the remaining members of the Planning Commission. Failure of a member to disclose a potential conflict of interest as required by this subsection constitutes malfeasance in office. For purposes of this subsection, a ‘conflict of interest? exists when a member of the Planning Commission or a member of their family has a proprietary or financial interest in an issue or matter that is before the Planning Commission beyond that which is experienced by the public in general, or the member may receive or gain a financial benefit as a result of a vote on such issue or matter, or which would result in a violation of the Standards of Conduct for Public Officers and Employees Act, 196 PA 1973 (being MCL 15.341 et seq.), the Incompatible Public Offices Act, 566 PA 1978 (being MCL 15.181 et seq.), or any other state law or Township ordinance, ethics code or policy provision applicable to conflicts of interest.
Sec. 2-69. Officers of the planning commission.
(a) The Planning Commission shall elect a chairperson and secretary from its members and create and fill other offices, as it considers advisable. The ex officio member is not eligible to serve as chairperson. The term of each officer shall be 1 year, with opportunity for reelection as specified in bylaws adopted under Section 04.01.00 of this Ordinance.
(b) The Planning Commission may appoint advisory committees whose members are not members of the Planning Commission.
Sec. 2-70. Authority; powers; duties.
The Planning Commission shall have the powers and duties as set forth in P.A. 33 of 2008, as amended, being the Michigan Planning Enabling Act, M.C.L. 125.3801 et seq.; and P.A. 110 of 2006, as amended, being the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, M.C.L. 125.3101 et seq.
Sec. 2-71. Bylaws; annual report.
(a) The Planning Commission shall adopt bylaws for the transaction of business, and shall keep a public record of its resolutions, transactions, findings, and determinations.
(b) The Planning Commission shall make an annual written report to the Township Board concerning its operations and the status of planning activities, including recommendations regarding actions by the Township Board related to planning and development.
Sec. 2-72. Meetings of the planning commission.
(a) The Planning Commission shall hold not less than four regular meetings each year. At its first meeting of each calendar year, the Planning Commission shall adopt and provide public notice of its regular meetings for the ensuing year in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, as amended; provided, however, that a meeting need not be held if pending matters do not warrant a meeting. Unless the Planning Commission bylaws provide otherwise, the secretary shall send written notice of a special meeting to Planning Commission members not less than 48 hours before the meeting.
(b) The business that the Planning Commission may perform shall be conducted at a public meeting of the Planning Commission held in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, 1976 PA 267, as amended. Public notice of the time, date, and place of a regular or special meeting shall be given in the manner required by that act.
(c) The Township Board hereby transfers all powers and duties of a Zoning Board to the Planning Commission, as outlined in the Zoning Enabling Act, Act 110 of 2006, as amended, and as permitted in Section 11 of the Township Planning Act, Act 168 of 1959.
Sec. 2-73. Duties and responsibilities.
The members of the Planning Commission shall have the following principal duties and responsibilities, among others:
(1) To consider, report upon, and make recommendations regarding the adoption of and amendments to the Township Zoning Ordinance.
(2) To prepare, consider and approve the Township Master Plan, in accordance with the Michigan Planning Enabling Act, as amended.
(3) In accordance with the Zoning Enabling Act, Act 110 of 2006, as amended, to consider, no less frequently then every five years, whether a revision of the Master Plan or updated amendments in the Master Plan are needed and to prepare, consider and approve any such revisions or amendments.
(4) To consider, recommend and/or approve zoning applications and requests assigned to the Commission under Township ordinances, including special land uses and other types of land use approval.
(5) To promote understanding of and interest in the Master Plan and the Township Zoning Ordinance.
(6) Unless exempted, to review and make recommendations on proposed public improvement projects, and to review and approve a capital improvement plan, in accordance with the Planning Enabling Act, Act 33 of 2008, as amended.
(7) To review and make recommendations on proposed platted subdivisions, condominiums and site condominiums.
(8) To carry out other duties and responsibilities as set forth in the Planning Enabling Act, Act 33 of 2008.
Sec. 2-74. Approval, ratification and reconfirmation.
All official actions taken by the Charter Township of Independence Planning Commission preceding this ordinance are hereby approved, ratified, and reconfirmed. Any project, review, or process taking place at the effective date of this ordinance shall continue with the Planning Commission confirmed by this Ordinance, subject to other requirements of this Ordinance, and shall be deemed a continuation of any previous matter before the Charter Township of Independence Planning Commission. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after publication in the manner prescribed by law.
Section 2 of Ordinance
All ordinances and resolutions in conflict herewith are repealed in their entirety.
Section 3 of Ordinance
All proceedings pending and all rights and liability existing, acquired or incurred at the time this Ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law when they were commenced.
Section 4 of Ordinance
If any section, sentence, or any other part of this ordinance shall be adjudicated to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of this ordinance, but shall be confined in its effect to the section, sentence or other part of this ordinance directly adjudicated in the controversy in which such judgment shall be rendered.
Section 5 of Ordinance
This Ordinance shall be effective upon publication in the manner prescribed by law.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Barbara A. Pallotta, Township Clerk
Published: 6/15/2011

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
MAY 25, 2011
1. The Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 5:30 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Petterson, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Wagner
There was a quorum.
4. Approval to appoint Acting Chair.
5. Approval of Agenda as amended.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION:
6. Approval of request submitted by A.C.I. Films, LLC to film interior sections of Bayport Brady Lodge for an independent film. Curt Carson, Treasurer left at 6:18 PM
7. Approval of Carlisle/Wortman Associates, Inc. contract to temporarily provide building and planning administration services for the Building Department for a period not to exceed 60-days.
The meeting ADJOURNED at 6:29 PM.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: June 1, 2011

PUBLIC NOTICE
Consumer Confidence Report with 2010 Water Quality Results was mailed May 20, 2011 to all water customers. If you do not receive your copy, you can pick one up at the Department of Public Works, 6050 Flemings Lake Road. Normal business hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. The report can also be viewed on the township website www.twp.independence.mi.us.
Barb Pallotta, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on May 17, 2011, the. Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a First Reading of an Ordinance Repealing Certain Provisions of the Telecommunications Ordinance, as follows:
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 11-01
Ordinance Repealing certain provisions of the telecommunications ordinance An ordinance to repeal Division 12, ‘Cablecasting Board,? of Chapter 44, ‘Telecommunications,? Article II, ‘Cable Television,? of the Charter Township of Independence Code of Ordinances.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
Division 12, ‘Cablecasting Board,? of Chapter 44, ‘Telecommunications,? Article II, ‘Cable Television,? of the Independence Township Code of Ordinances shall hereby be repealed in its entirety.
Section 2 of Ordinance
All other provisions of Chapter 44 of the Code remain in full force and effect, and all proceedings pending and all rights and the liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they are commenced.
Section 3 of Ordinance
This ordinance shall be effective upon publication in the manner prescribed by law.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Barbara A. Pallotta, Township Clerk
Published: 5/25/2011

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
MAY 17, 2011
1. The Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call: Present: Lohmeier, Pallotta, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Carson, Petterson, Wagner,
There was a quorum.
4. Approval to appoint Acting Chair.
5. The Agenda was approved as amended.
6. Closed Session: To consider the dismissal, suspension or disciplining of? employee as permitted by MCL 15.268(a)
The meeting MOVED INTO Closed Session at 7:06 PM.
The Regular meeting RECONVENED at 7:33 PM.
7. Public Forum opened at 7:35 PM.
8. APPROVAL of CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of April 19, 2011.
b. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run.
9. Approval of Administrative Court Order (ACO) for the NPDES MS4 General Jurisdictional Permit.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10. Approval of Liquor License Transfer Agreement and approval as to form of Dance Entertainment Permit Agreement for KJJAR, LLC at 7504 Dixie Highway (formerly: Deer Lake Inn).
11. Authorize DPW Director to apply for the Advanced Lighting Grant through the EECBG and sign grant application as the administrator for the Green Triangle.
12. Approval of Travel and Mileage Policy and forms, and authorize Human Resources Director to implement policy.
13. Approval of Board recommendations to Supervisor for reappointments/appointments to Sashabaw Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA).
NEW BUSINESS
14. Approval of First Reading to repeal Division 12, ‘Cablecasting Board,? of Chapter 44, ‘Telecommunications,? Article II, ‘Cable Television.?
15. Approval of Marine Patrol Services contract on Deer Lake.
16. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding and requested letter regarding the Optimist Club donation for Deer Lake.
17. Fund balance update and approval of Fund Balance policy.
18. Approval of request from DTE Music Theater to extend hours for 2nd state event to 11:00 PM.
19. Approval to create a committee to study the elected officials disability insurance policy and practice.
20. Approval to extend meeting past 10:00 PM.
The meeting RECESSED at 10:07 PM.
The meeting RECONVENED at 10:14 PM.
The meeting RETURNED TO Closed Session at 10:14 PM.
The Regular meeting RECONVENED at 11:03 PM.
21. Approval to suspend Building Director.
The meeting ADJOURNED at 11:09 PM.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: 5/25/11

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, June 1, 2011, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following cases:
Case #11-0009 O’Neill, John, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-837 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE ON VACANT PARCEL
Vacant Sashabaw Rd., R-1A
Supervisor’s Plat No. 11, Part of Lot 6
08-03-451-034
Case #11-0010 Newman, Daniel, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 15? FRONT YARD (R.O.W.) SETBACK VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT COVERED FRONT PORCH
6256 Flemings Lake Rd., R-1A
08-21-251-013
Case #11-0011 Repinski, David, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 4? REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-837 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT DECK
5700 Golf Pointe Dr., PRD
The Ridge at Morgan Lake Golf Classic, Unit 37
08-25-403-001
Case #11-0012 Garcia, Gilbert, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 27? FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION ON NON-CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
4882 Lakeview Blvd., R-1A
Sunny Beach County Club Sub No. 2, Lot 23
08-13-106-029
Case #11-0013 Hartfield, Jeff and Linda, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST 25? SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION PLUS 30? SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-837 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT INGROUND POOL
10280 Perry Lake Rd., R-1R
Equestrian Lake Village, Lot 25
08-03-102-011
Case #10-0018 Orr, Laurie, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS EXTENSION OF VARIANCE PREVIOUSL GRANTED ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT RESIDENTIAL ADDITION
9790 Sashabaw Rd., R-1A
Supervisor’s Plat No. 11, Part of Lot 15
08-03-451-021
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

Free Electronics Recycling
Charter Township of Independence DPW
6050 Flemings Lake Road,
Clarkston, MI
June 4, 2011 9 am-1 pm
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Televisions Stereos
Monitors Speakers
Computers Miscellaneous Cables
Laptops Computer Parts
Printers Telephones
Fax Machines Cell Phones
Fax/Copier/Printer/Scanner Combo’s
Game Consoles VCR’s Keyboards & Mice DVD and CD Players Microwaves
Handheld Electronics Devices (Ipods, Game Boys, etc)
The following items’will not be’accepted:
Typewriters, terminals, large copy machines, electronic tools, cash registers, all small and large household appliances such as toaster ovens, hair dryers, refrigerators, and dish washers.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
MAY 3, 2011
1. The Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:05 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Petterson, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Wagner
There was a quorum.
4. The Agenda was approved as amended.
5. Closed Session: Personnel evaluation as permitted by MCL 15.268(a)
Hear complaints brought against a public officer and employee as permitted by MCL 15.268(a)
The meeting MOVED INTO Closed Session at 7:11 PM
The meeting RECONVENED at 7:52 PM
6. Public Forum opened at 7:52 PM
7. APPROVAL of CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. Discussion ? Deficit Elimination Plan Update
9. Discussion ? Proposed Travel and Mileage Policy
10. Discussion ? CIA Update
11. Policy Millage Update ? Approval to provide police support services for the 2011 4th of July Parade and Fireworks at Clintonwood Park
NEW BUSINESS
12. Discussion – ‘Relighting Main Street? Energy Savings Program
13. Approval of Liquor License Transfer ? Deer Lake Inn
14. Approval to refer a review of the Zoning Ordinance to the Planning Commission and provide a recommendation to the Township Board
The meeting RECESSED at 10:26 PM.
The meeting RECONVENED at 10:36 PM.
15. Approval of 2011 Free Electronics Recycling Program
16. Discussion ? Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)
17. Approval of Citizens? Public TV Access Committee Rules and Appointments
18. Discussion ? Proposed Asset Management Policy
19. Approval of Designation of Assessor
20. Discussion and Action ? Building Director ? Repayment of Bonus
The meeting ADJOURNED at 1:04 AM on Tuesday, May 4, 2011
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: May 11, 2011

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, May 12th, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2011-004
Adam Christensen, Petitioner
REQUESTS SPECIAL LAND USE
to Allow Shingle Recycling
As per Ordinance Section 50-848
Parcel Identification Number: Part of 08-31-376-008
Common Description: 4836 White Lake Rd
1.42 Acres, MH Zoning
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111 .
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
APRIL 19, 2011
1. The Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call: Present: Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Petterson, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: Wagner
There was a quorum.
4. The Agenda was approved as amended.
5. Public Forum opened at 7:36 PM
6. APPROVED CONSENT AGENDA:
c. Approved proposed dates for the Implementation of Non-Union Retiree Employee Healthcare Benefits
d. Approved Resolution for Goose Nest Destruction on Lake Oakland
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. Discussion ? Thendara Park Snow Plowing SAD
8. Discussion ? Deficit Elimination Plan Update
9. Approved proposed dates for the implementation of Non-Union Employee Benefits Plan
10. Board discussion and action taken regarding missing equipment
The meeting RECESSED at 10:10 PM
The meeting RECONVENED at 10:19 PM
NEW BUSINESS
11. Approved Fire Department promotions
12. Discussion and review of Quarterly Budget
13. Approved Michigan Inter-Governmental Trade Network Request (MITN) By-Laws and Agreement for Services
14. Discussion and proposal regarding direct formulation of water and sewer rate increases including back-up information and restructuring considerations
Trustee Lohmeier left the meeting at 11:07 PM
15. Accepted 2011 Assessment and Tax Roll and Warrant
16. Approved liability insurance rider for the 2011 4th of July Annual Parade event
17. APPROVED ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:
b. Approved Accounts Payable Check Run
e. Approved Concessions Contract for 2011 Season
The meeting ADJOURNED at 11:58 PM
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: April 27, 2011

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a Regular meeting on April 5, 2011, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a Second Reading and Adoption of a First Amendment to the Ordinance Creating Pine Knob Corporate Center Planned Unit Development, as follows:
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 83A-11-01
FIRST AMENDMENT TO
ORDINANCE CREATING
PINE KNOB CORPORATE CENTER PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 83, as amended, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, being Chapter 50 of the Independence Charter Township Code, for the purposes of providing amended regulations and criteria applicable to certain portions of the Pine Knob Corporate Center Planned Unit Development.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
On June 6, 2006, the Township Board of Trustees adopted the Ordinance Creating Pine Knob Corporate Center Planned Unit Development (the ‘Original Ordinance Creating Pine Knob Corporate Center PUD?) as a map and text amendment to the Township’s Zoning Ordinance. The Township has been requested and has determined to amend certain regulations and criteria applicable to the Pine Knob Corporate Center PUD. Accordingly, in order to incorporate the amendments into the Original Ordinance Creating Pine Knob Corporate Center PUD, Section Two of said Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
This amendment to the Zoning Ordinance is approved subject to, and all development and use of the Property shall be subject to and in conformity with the following:
1. Chapter 50, Article II, Division 22 of the Independence Township Code of Ordinances, as amended.
2. The PUD Plan (as defined in the Development Agreement, as amended, listed below) for the Pine Knob Corporate Center Planned Unit Development, as revised as of the date of the First Amendment to the Ordinance Creating the Pine Knob Corporate Center Planned Unit Development, and only as approved by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees on the date of adoption of said First Amendment by the Independence Township Board.
3. The Development Agreement for the Pine Knob Corporate Center Planned Unit Development, dated June 19, 2006, and recorded at Liber 37795, Page 823 Oakland County records, as amended by the First Amendment to said Development Agreement.
4. The Conservation Easement for the Pine Knob Corporate Center Planned Unit Development, preserving all wetlands, as modified, on the Property and shown on the approved PUD Plan.
5. All Easements, Covenants and Restrictions approved by the Township.
6. Any and all conditions of the approval of the Independence Township Board of Trustees and Planning Commission pertaining to the Pine Knob Corporate Center Planned Unit Development as reflected in the official minutes of such meetings.
7. All applicable Independence Township ordinances.
8. Recordation with the Oakland County Register of Deeds office of an affidavit by the owner of the Property prior to commencement of construction and prior to the sale or lease of any portion of the Property, containing the legal description of the entire project, specifying the date of approval of the Pine Knob Corporate Center Planned Unit Development and amendment thereto, and declaring that all future development of the Property has been authorized, restricted and required to be carried out only in accordance with the Ordinance Creating the Pine Knob Corporate Center Planned Unit Development, as amended. Such an affidavit shall be recorded with the original approval of the planned unit development and any subsequent amendments to such approval.
Section 2. Severability.
Section 3. Savings.
Section 4. Effective Date.
Section 5. Enactment.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the foregoing ordinance was adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, at a meeting of the Board duly called and held on April 5, 2011.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Barbara A. Pallotta, Township Clerk
Introduced: 3/1/2011
Adopted: 4/5/2011
Published: 3/9/2011 and 4/13/2011
Effective: 4/20/2011
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Part of the Southeast ? of Section 15, T4N, R9E, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the North-South ? line of Section 15, also being the centerline of Sashabaw Road located N. 00?14?07? E. 329.62 feet from the South ? corner of Section 15, T4N, R9E; thence continuing N 00?14?07? E. 792.44 feet along said North-South ? line and the centerline of Sashabaw Road; thence N. 89?27?17? E. 60.00 ft; thence N. 00?14?07? E. 200.00 ft. to the centerline of Clarkston Road; thence N. 89?27?17? E. (recorded N. 89?45?01? E.) 1253.98 ft. along said centerline of Clarkston Road; thence S. 00?09?48? E. 1006.45 ft (recorded as 1006.88 ft.); thence N. 89?56?04? W. 1320.87 ft. to the point of beginning. Containing 29.95 acres subject to the rights of the public over the Westerly 33 feet for Sashabaw Road and the Northerly 33 feet for Clarkston Road. All subject to easements and restrictions of record, if any

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
APRIL 5, 2011
1. The Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call: Present: Wagner, Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Petterson, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: None
There was a quorum.
4. The Agenda was approved as amended.
5. Approved Motion to go into Closed Session at 7:05 p.m.:
a. Triumph Telecom Systems, Inc. v Charter Township of Independence, et al, as permitted by MCL 15.268(e)
b. Negotiation of International Association of Firefighters Collective Bargaining Agreement, as permitted by MCL 15.268(c)
c. Evaluation and Contract review for the Deputy Supervisor, as permitted by 15.268(a)
d. AFSCME Union Grievance, as permitted by 15.268(a)
e. Discussion regarding legal opinion received from Secrest Wardle, as permitted by MCL 15.268(h) under Freedom of Information Act, MCL 15.243(1)(g)
6. The meeting reconvened to Open Session at 9:53 p.m.
7. Approved motion to extend meeting to 11:30 p.m.
8. Approved ‘Waiver of Conflict of Interest? in Triumph Telecom Systems, Inc. v. Charter Township of Independence, et al.
9. Approved action to be taken in regard to AFSCME Employee Grievance.
10. Approved extension of Deputy Supervisor’s contract.
11. Public Forum Comment: None
12. Approved Consent Agenda:
c. Approved Resolution for Friends of Clarkston Lacrosse Association to be recognized as a non-profit organization.
d. Bid Awarded for the 2011 Fireworks Contract for Independence Day Celebration
e. Approved Parks & Recreation 2011 Youth Baseball/Softball Team Uniforms
f. Approved Contract for Lawn Care Services for Parks & Recreation Athletic Fields
g. Approved DTE Premises License Agreement Extension
h. Approved Cemetery Rate Increases
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
13. Approved Second Reading and Adoption of an Amendment to the Pine Knob Corporate Center PUD for Medilodge of Clarkston.
14. Approved posting of part-time Office Assistant Position in the Supervisor’s Office.
15. Approved motion to extend meeting to 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 and address agenda items out of order.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
16. a. Approved Accounts Payable Check Run
17. b. Approved Regular Meeting Minutes of March 1, 2011 as submitted and Special Meeting Minutes of February 22, 2011 as amended
NEW BUSINESS
18. Approved 2011 Road Chloride Program and Reimbursement Policy for Private Roads.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
19. Approved Computer Purchase and Upgrade for Compliance with BS&A Financial System Software.
NEW BUSINESS
20. Approved posting of Advanced Assessing Officer (Level III) position.
21. Closing Statements by Board Members: None
22. The meeting adjourned at 12:22 a.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2011.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: April 13, 2011

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
APRIL 5, 2011
1. The Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call: Present: Wagner, Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Petterson, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: None
There was a quorum.
4. The Agenda was approved as amended.
5. Approved Motion to go into Closed Session at 7:05 p.m.:
a. Triumph Telecom Systems, Inc. v Charter Township of Independence, et al, as permitted by MCL 15.268(e)
b. Negotiation of International Association of Firefighters Collective Bargaining Agreement, as permitted by MCL 15.268(c)
c. Evaluation and Contract review for the Deputy Supervisor, as permitted by 15.268(a)
d. AFSCME Union Grievance, as permitted by 15.268(a)
e. Discussion regarding legal opinion received from Secrest Wardle, as permitted by MCL 15.268(h) under Freedom of Information Act, MCL 15.243(1)(g)
6. The meeting reconvened to Open Session at 9:53 p.m.
7. Approved motion to extend meeting to 11:30 p.m.
8. Approved ‘Waiver of Conflict of Interest? in Triumph Telecom Systems, Inc. v. Charter Township of Independence, et al.
9. Approved action to be taken in regard to AFSCME Employee Grievance.
10. Approved extension of Deputy Supervisor’s contract.
11. Public Forum Comment: None
12. Approved Consent Agenda:
c. Approved Resolution for Friends of Clarkston Lacrosse Association to be recognized as a non-profit organization.
d. Bid Awarded for the 2011 Fireworks Contract for Independence Day Celebration
e. Approved Parks & Recreation 2011 Youth Baseball/Softball Team Uniforms
f. Approved Contract for Lawn Care Services for Parks & Recreation Athletic Fields
g. Approved DTE Premises License Agreement Extension
h. Approved Cemetery Rate Increases
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
13. Approved Second Reading and Adoption of an Amendment to the Pine Knob Corporate Center PUD for Medilodge of Clarkston.
14. Approved posting of part-time Office Assistant Position in the Supervisor’s Office.
15. Approved motion to extend meeting to 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 and address agenda items out of order.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
16. a. Approved Accounts Payable Check Run
17. b. Approved Regular Meeting Minutes of March 1, 2011 as submitted and Special Meeting Minutes of February 22, 2011 as amended
NEW BUSINESS
18. Approved 2011 Road Chloride Program and Reimbursement Policy for Private Roads.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
19. Approved Computer Purchase and Upgrade for Compliance with BS&A Financial System Software.
NEW BUSINESS
20. Approved posting of Advanced Assessing Officer (Level III) position.
21. Closing Statements by Board Members: None
22. The meeting adjourned at 12:22 a.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2011.
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: April 13, 2011

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following case:
Case #11-0007 Bridgewater, John Joseph., Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 9? REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE PLUS 66 SQ FT SIZE VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-837 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT ATTACHED GARAGE
6279 Snow Apple Dr., R-1A
Stern & Seligman Sub., Lot 49
08-28-102-010
Case #11-0008 Deuel, Brent, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 4? SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE PLUS 278 SQ FT SIZE VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-837 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT ATTACHED GARAGE
6410 Paramus, R-1A
Clarkston Estates No. 2, ? of Lot 417 and all of Lot 418
08-29-205-007
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara A. Pollatta, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

CITIZENS
PUBLIC T.V. ACCESS COMMITTEE
The Charter Township of Independence is currently seeking applicants who represent a cross section of the varied interests present in the township to serve and assist in the formulation of a Citizens Public T.V. Access Committee. Members of the Advisory Committee must have a personal interest in cable television or in the fields of information, communications or entertainment. Knowledge of cable television engineering is not necessary.
If interested, applications are available by contacting the following:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Township Clerk’s Office
6483 Waldon Center Drive
Clarkston, Michigan 48346
(248) 625-5114

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
MARCH 15, 2011
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:01 p.m. at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call: Present: Wagner, Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Petterson, Rosso, Wallace
Absent: None
There was a quorum.
4. The Agenda was approved as amended.
5. Approved Motion to go into Closed Session at 7:05 p.m. to pending litigation.
6. The meeting reconvened to Open Session at 8:00 p.m.
7. Public Forum Comment: Rob Namowicz; Jeff Reed
8. The Consent Agenda was approved:
a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of February 15, 2011 and Special Meeting Minutes of February 16, 2011 and February 17, 2011
b. Approval Accounts Payable Check Run
c. Resolution for North Oakland Dance Troop to be recognized as a non-profit organization for purposes of obtaining a charitable gaming license
d. 2011 Porta-John Contract
9. The meeting recessed at 9:35 p.m.
10. The meeting reconvened at 9:43 p.m.
11. Unfinished Business:
1. Approval of Revised Budget Schedule
2. Approval of Zoning Board of Appeals Appointment
3. Approved BS&A Financial Management System Proposal/Contract; Tabled Source of Funds for BS&A Financial Management System
4. Approval to assign Plante & Moran and the Finance Director as the key contact representing the Township in regard to the Deficit Elimination Plan
12. New Business:
1. Approval to establish a Citizens Public T.V. Access Committee
2. Approval of 2010 Year-End Investment Report
3. Approval of Non-Union Benefits Recommendations
4. Approval of Directing the Human Resources Director to Establish a Performance Review System
13. The meeting recessed at 11:29 p.m.
14. The meeting reconvened at 11:35 p.m.
15. New Business (con’t)
4. Approval of ‘Memorandum of Understanding? with Clarkston Community Church
5. Approval of ?2011 Summer Recreation Guide? for Parks and Recreation
6. Approval of Plante & Moran Engagement Letter for the 2010 Audit
7. Approval of Reconsideration of the March 1, 2011 Consent Agenda
8. Postponement of Request to Post ‘Office Assistant? Position
9. Approval of Source of Funds for BS&A Financial Management System
16. Closing Statements by Board Members.
17. The meeting adjourned at 12:22 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC
Township Clerk
Published: 3/23/2011

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following cases:
Case #11-0003 Hambrick, Eric and Stephanie, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-840 TO LIVE IN EXISTING HOME WHILE CONSTRUCTING NEW HOME ON SAME PARCEL
7231 Deer Lake Ct., R-1B
Deer Lake Farms No. 2, Lot 81
08-19-178-004
Case #11-0004 Kroger Co., Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-849 TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL 30 DAYS (TOTAL OF 60 DAYS) OF OUTDOOR FLOWER SALES
5990 Sashabaw Rd., C-2
Regency Independence Center, Condominium Unit 1
Kroger Co.
08-27-400-032
Case #11-0005 Hardy, David, Hardy & Son Sign Service, Inc., Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-838 TO ALLOW SIGN WITH LED ILLUMINATION (FOR DISPLAY OF GAS PRICES)
7251 Main St. N., MS
Auto City Service ? BP Station
Clarkston Median Sub No 1, Lot 1 and Part of Lot 2
09-20-126-019
Case #11-0006 Crane, JT Stephen for Pine Knob Tavern and P’Fino Market, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-838 FOR ADDITIONAL WALL SIGN SQUARE FOOTAGE. (P’FINO GOURMET MARKET REQUIRES 40 SQ FT VARIANCE AND PINE KNOB TAVERN REQUIRES 4.4 SQ FT VARIANCE) PLUS ADDITIONAL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SIGNAGE (SQUARE FOOTAGE TO BE CONSIDERED)
5736 and 5748 Clarkston Rd., C-1
Pine Knob Tavern and P’Fino Gourmet Market
08-15-401-010
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara A. Pallotta, Clerk

independence township
OFFICIAL PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence 2011 March Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 9:00 am.
The Board of Review will meet for public hearings at the Township Hall Board Room located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear 2011 year assessment appeals of value, classification and poverty exemption requests on March 11, 14, 15 & 18 from 9:00am through 11:00am, on March 10 & 16 from 1:00pm through 4:00pm, and on March 9 & 17 from 5pm through 8pm.
If you wish to appear in person to appeal your assessed value, it is required that you have an appointment with the March Board of Review. The Assessed Value represents 50?/a of market value. Appeals are for the 2011 tax year only. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office by calling (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
A resident or nonresident may also protest to the Board of Review by mail by submitting a completed and signed “Petition to Board of Review” (Form L-4035). This form is available on line at www.michigan.gov/documents/l4035f_2658_7.pdf and at the Township Assessing Department at the address indicated above. This form should be mailed to the Independence Township Assessing Department, PO Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347. It must be received prior to the close of the March Board of Review and documentation supporting your opinion of value should be attached.
The Board of Review is an appeal process to review property values, not tax bills. The Board of Review has no jurisdiction over the millage rates that are multiplied against taxable values in order to calculate the tax bill. The year 2011 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
Sincerely,
Beverly Shaver, MAAO
Independence Township Assessor
Publish: 2/16, 2/23, 3/2/11

At a regular meeting of the Independence Township Board held on March 1, 2011, the Board authorized a First Reading of a First Amendment to Ordinance Creating Pine Knob Corporate Center Planned Unit Development, as follows:
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 83A-11-01
FIRST AMEMDMENT TO ORDINANCE CREATING
PINE KNOB CORPORATE CENTER PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 83, as amended, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, being Chapter 50 of the Independence Charter Township Code, for the purposes of providing amended regulations and criteria applicable to certain portions of the Pine Knob Corporate Center Planned Unit Development.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
On June 6, 2006, the Township Board of Trustees adopted the Ordinance Creating Pine Knob Corporate Center Planned Unit Development (the ‘Original Ordinance Creating Pine Knob Corporate Center PUD?) as a map and text amendment to the Township’s Zoning Ordinance. The Township has been requested and has determined to amend certain regulations and criteria applicable to the Pine Knob Corporate Center PUD. Accordingly, in order to incorporate the amendments into the Original Ordinance Creating Pine Knob Corporate Center PUD, Section Two of said Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
This amendment to the Zoning Ordinance is approved subject to, and all development and use of the Property shall be subject to and in conformity with the following:
1. Chapter 50, Article II, Division 22 of the Independence Township Code of Ordinances, as amended.
2. The PUD Plan (as defined in the Development Agreement, as amended, listed below) for the Pine Knob Corporate Center Planned Unit Development, as revised as of the date of the First Amendment to the Ordinance Creating the Pine Knob Corporate Center Planned Unit Development, and only as approved by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees on the date of adoption of said First Amendment by the Independence Township Board.
3. The Development Agreement for the Pine Knob Corporate Center Planned Unit Development, dated June 19, 2006, and recorded at Liber 37795, Page 823 Oakland County records, as amended by the First Amendment to said Development Agreement.
4. The Conservation Easement for the Pine Knob Corporate Center Planned Unit Development, preserving all wetlands, as modified, on the Property and shown on the approved PUD Plan.
5. All Easements, Covenants and Restrictions approved by the Township.
6. Any and all conditions of the approval of the Independence Township Board of Trustees and Planning Commission pertaining to the Pine Knob Corporate Center Planned Unit Development as reflected in the official minutes of such meetings.
7. All applicable Independence Township ordinances.
8. Recordation with the Oakland County Register of Deeds office of an affidavit by the owner of the Property prior to commencement of construction and prior to the sale or lease of any portion of the Property, containing the legal description of the entire project, specifying the date of approval of the Pine Knob Corporate Center Planned Unit Development and amendment thereto, and declaring that all future development of the Property has been authorized, restricted and required to be carried out only in accordance with the Ordinance Creating the Pine Knob Corporate Center Planned Unit Development, as amended. Such an affidavit shall be recorded with the original approval of the planned unit development and any subsequent amendments to such approval.
Section 2. Severability.
Section 3. Savings.
Section 4. Effective Date.
Section 5. Enactment.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Barbara A. Pallotta, Township Clerk
Published: 3/9/2011
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Part of the Southeast ? of Section 15, T4N, R9E, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the North-South ? line of Section 15, also being the centerline of Sashabaw Road located N. 00?14?07? E. 329.62 feet from the South ? corner of Section 15, T4N, R9E; thence continuing N 00?14?07? E. 792.44 feet along said North-South ? line and the centerline of Sashabaw Road; thence N. 89?27?17? E. 60.00 ft; thence N. 00?14?07? E. 200.00 ft. to the centerline of Clarkston Road; thence N. 89?27?17? E. (recorded N. 89?45?01? E.) 1253.98 ft. along said centerline of Clarkston Road; thence S. 00?09?48? E. 1006.45 ft (recorded as 1006.88 ft.); thence N. 89?56?04? W. 1320.87 ft. to the point of beginning. Containing 29.95 acres subject to the rights of the public over the Westerly 33 feet for Sashabaw Road and the Northerly 33 feet for Clarkston Road. All subject to easements and restrictions of record, if any.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
MARCH 1, 2011
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call: Present: Wagner, Carson, Lohmeier, Pallotta, Petterson, Wallace
Absent: Rosso
There was a quorum.
4. The Agenda was approved, as amended.
5. Approved Motion to go into Closed Session at 7:04 p.m. to discuss Fire Union Negotiations, employee matter and possible discipline and pending litigation.
6. Returned to Open Session at 7:47 p.m.
7. There was no comment during Public Forum.
8. The Consent Agenda was approved:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes of February 1, 2011 and Special Meeting Minutes of February 8, 2011
b. Accounts Payable Check Run
9. New Business:
1. Approved First Reading of an Amendment to the Pine Knob Corporate Center PUD for Medilodge of Clarkston
10. 2. Approved BS&A financial management system software at the price presented contingent upon a five (5) year payment term and additional upgrades as required.
11. The meeting recessed at 9:17 p.m.
12. The meeting reconvened at 9:23 p.m.
13. New Business: (cont’d)
4. Received and reviewed 2012 tax and other revenue projections from the Assessor.
14. 7. Discussed Monthly Budget Update.
15. 3. Discussed short and long term priorities regarding services offered and
6. Discussed and begin formulating Township wide priorities.
16. 5. Directed DPW staff to prepare and provide a formulation of water and sewer rate recommendations or any adjustments made to rates.
17. 9. ZBA appointment recommendation failed.
18. 8. Board discussion regarding missing Township equipment.
19. Closing Statements by Board Members.
20. The meeting adjourned at 10:31 p.m.
Barbara A. Pallotta
Township Clerk
Published: 3/9/2011

independence township
OFFICIAL PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence 2011 March Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 9:00 am.
The Board of Review will meet for public hearings at the Township Hall Board Room located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear 2011 year assessment appeals of value, classification and poverty exemption requests on March 11, 14, 15 & 18 from 9:00am through 11:00am, on March 10 & 16 from 1:00pm through 4:00pm, and on March 9 & 17 from 5pm through 8pm.
If you wish to appear in person to appeal your assessed value, it is required that you have an appointment with the March Board of Review. The Assessed Value represents 50?/a of market value. Appeals are for the 2011 tax year only. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office by calling (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
A resident or nonresident may also protest to the Board of Review by mail by submitting a completed and signed “Petition to Board of Review” (Form L-4035). This form is available on line at www.michigan.gov/documents/l4035f_2658_7.pdf and at the Township Assessing Department at the address indicated above. This form should be mailed to the Independence Township Assessing Department, PO Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347. It must be received prior to the close of the March Board of Review and documentation supporting your opinion of value should be attached.
The Board of Review is an appeal process to review property values, not tax bills. The Board of Review has no jurisdiction over the millage rates that are multiplied against taxable values in order to calculate the tax bill. The year 2011 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
Sincerely,
Beverly Shaver, MAAO
Independence Township Assessor
Publish: 2/16, 2/23, 3/2/11

independence township
OFFICIAL PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence 2011 March Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 9:00 am.
The Board of Review will meet for public hearings at the Township Hall Board Room located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear 2011 year assessment appeals of value, classification and poverty exemption requests on March 11, 14, 15 & 18 from 9:00am through 11:00am, on March 10 & 16 from 1:00pm through 4:00pm, and on March 9 & 17 from 5pm through 8pm.
If you wish to appear in person to appeal your assessed value, it is required that you have an appointment with the March Board of Review. The Assessed Value represents 50?/a of market value. Appeals are for the 2011 tax year only. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office by calling (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
A resident or nonresident may also protest to the Board of Review by mail by submitting a completed and signed “Petition to Board of Review” (Form L-4035). This form is available on line at www.michigan.gov/documents/l4035f_2658_7.pdf and at the Township Assessing Department at the address indicated above. This form should be mailed to the Independence Township Assessing Department, PO Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347. It must be received prior to the close of the March Board of Review and documentation supporting your opinion of value should be attached.
The Board of Review is an appeal process to review property values, not tax bills. The Board of Review has no jurisdiction over the millage rates that are multiplied against taxable values in order to calculate the tax bill. The year 2011 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
Sincerely,
Beverly Shaver, MAAO
Independence Township Assessor
Publish: 2/16, 2/23, 3/2/11

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
FEBRUARY 15, 2011
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:03 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call: Present: Carson, Wallace, Rosso, Petterson, Wagner, Lohmeier
Absent: None
There was a quorum.
4. The Agenda was approved as presented.
5. Approved Motion to go into Closed Session at 7:07 p.m. to discuss pending litigation.
6. Returned to Open Session at 7:25 p.m.
7. The Public Forum opened at 7:27 p.m. and closed at 7:28.
8. The Consent Agenda was approved:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes of January 18, 2011
b. Accounts Payable Check Run
9. The three Clerk Candidates addressed the Board.
10. Members of the audience were given the opportunity to speak regarding the Clerk position, beginning at 7:40 p.m. and ending at 8:14 p.m.
11. There was a five minute recess at 8:15 p.m.
12. Meeting resumed at 8:19 p.m.
13. Board discussion and vote on Clerk’s position.
14. Approved setting Special Meeting for Wednesday, February 16, 2011, to appoint a Clerk.
15. The Motion to direct Township Attorney to draft Petition language for snowplowing certain streets in Thendara Park Subdivision failed.
16. Approved Motion to have the Township attorney look into possible options for avoiding Township liability for snowplowing certain roads in Thendara Park Subdivision.
17. Presentation of Financial Management Software from BS&A.
18. Approved the 2011 Budget Amendments to fund and operate Deer Lake Beach, including swimming lessons, the Special Events, including 4th of July fireworks, contingent upon receipt of donated funds, with the source of funds being the Administrative Assistant in the Supervisor’s Department that has not been filled to date.
19. Discussion regarding Budget process.
20. Reviewed Monthly Budget as of January 31, 2011.
21. Closing Statements by Board Members.
22. Meeting adjourned at 12:45 a.m.
Paula Heenan
Township Deputy Clerk
Published: 2/23/2011

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Corrected Agenda
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following cases:
Case #11-0001 Modern-Craft Homes, Inc., Petitioner for Hinkley, Thomas and Kathleen
APPLICANT REQUESTS 10? SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890 AND VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE IV, SECTION 50-918 (4) OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT ATTACHED GARAGE (ON LOT LINE) ON NON-CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
4603 Ennismore Dr., R-1A
Woodhull Lake Sub., Lot 9
08-34-386-019
Case #11-0002 Kubicki, Karen, Petitioner for Hamlin Pub
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-861 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A ONE DAY OUTDOOR EVENT, UNDER TENT IN PARKING LOT, ON THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011.
Hamlin Pub
6397 Sashabaw Rd., C-2
Independence Town Square
08-27-100-045
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Paula Heenan, Deputy Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following case:
Case #11-0001 Modern-Craft Homes, Inc., Petitioner for Hinkley, Thomas and Kathleen
APPLICANT REQUESTS 10? SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890 AND VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE IV, SECTION 50-918 (4) OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT ATTACHED GARAGE (ON LOT LINE) ON NON-CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
4603 Ennismore Dr., R-1A
Woodhull Lake Sub., Lot 9
08-34-386-019
Case #11-0002 Kubicki, Karen, Petitioner for Hamlin Pub
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-861 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A ONE DAY OUTDOOR EVENT, UNDER TENT IN PARKING LOT, ON THURSDAY,
MARCH 17, 2010.
Hamlin Pub
6397 Sashabaw Rd., C-2
Independence Town Square
08-27-100-045
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Paula Heenan, Deputy Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Building Dept. Meeting Room (upstairs), 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston Michigan, 48346, to consider the following:
FILE PC #2011-002
Mark & Kathi Luis (Petitioner)
REQUESTING SPECIAL LAND USE TO ALLOW MOTOR VEHICLE SALES IN A C-3 DISTRICT
IN ACCORDENCE WITH SEC.50-565 (5)
OF THE INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORD.
Intended Use: Commercial Motor Vehicle Sales
Parcel Identification Numbers: 08-32-226-016
Common Description: 1.01 Acres C-3 zoning
6560 Dixie Hwy Clarkston, Mi 48346
(former Michigan Rental site)
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Paula Heenan, Deputy Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, Febuary 24, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Building Dept. Meeting Room (upstairs), 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston Michigan, 48346, to consider the following:
FILE PC #2011-001
Shamsul Haque, Petitioner
REZONING REQUEST
From: Office
To: OS-2
Intended Use: Commercial
Parcel Identification Numbers: 08-30-176-001
Common Description: 4.88 Acres
North West side of Dixie Highway, (Dixie Hwy & Foster Rd.)
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Paula Heenan, Deputy Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
FEBRUARY 1, 2011
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call: Present: Carson, Wallace, Rosso, Petterson, Wagner
Absent: Lohmeier
There was a quorum.
4. The Agenda was approved, with the removal of the Presentation by BS&A for Financial Management Software and the Rate Increases and Perpetual Care Fund for Cemeteries.
5. The Public Forum opened at 7:32 and closed at 7:32, with no one addressing the Board.
6. The Consent Agenda was approved with the removal of the Minutes of January 11, 2011 and the Check Run.
7. Authorized Township Attorney to draft a letter to the City of the Village of Clarkston to receive timely payments for Library, Fire and Police Contracts.
8. Update on the airing of Township Board meetings on AT&T U-verse Cable Station with the Supervisor returning to the Board in the future with further updates.
9. Discussion update concerning the 2010 Year-End Budget Performance Review.
10. Acceptance of the 2011 Budget Amendments for Parks and Recreation.
11. Approved additional compensation for Kelly Hyer for taking on additional responsibilities during the Director’s absence.
12. Approved notifying the HR Director of her working hours, with the Supervisor signing her timesheet, and with her posting hours to be available to staff each week.
13. Approved scheduling a Special Meeting for conducting interviews for the Interim Clerk’s position on February 8, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. with interviews starting at 7:30 p.m.
14. Discussion of interview process for Interim Clerk’s position.
15. Approved Minutes of the January 11, 2011 meeting.
16. Approved Check Run
17. Closing Statements by Board Members.
18. Meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m.
Published: 2/9/2011

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston Michigan, 48346, to consider the following:
FILE PC #2010-006
Shamsul Haque, Petitioner
REZONING REQUEST
From: Office
To: C-1
Intended Use: Commercial
Parcel Identification Numbers: 08-30-176-001
Common Description: 4.88 Acres
North West side of Dixie Highway,
(Dixie Hwy & Foster Rd.)
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Hall Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan, 48347 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2010-005
Daniel Deremer of JW Design, Petitioner
Representing The Medilodge Group
REQUESTING PERMISSION TO AMEND PUD AND FINAL SITE PLAN TO ALLOW PHASE ONE TO BE A 100 BED SKILLED NURSING HOME
In accordance with the Ordinance,
Article III. Division 22. Section 50-770.
Intended Use: Multi-Use / Phase 1 to be 100 Bed Skilled Nursing Home
Common Description: Medilodge of Clarkston
29.95 Acres, PUD
Southeast corner of Sashabaw and Clarkston Road
08-15-451-002
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Drive PO Box 69., Clarkston, MI 48347 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, February 2, 2011, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following case:
Case #11-0001 Modern-Craft Homes, Inc., Petitioner for Hinkley, Thomas and Kathleen
APPLICANT REQUESTS 10? SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890 AND VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE IV, SECTION 50-918 (4) OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT ATTACHED GARAGE (ON LOT LINE) ON NON-CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
4603 Ennismore Dr., R-1A
Woodhull Lake Sub., Lot 9
08-34-386-019
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Hall Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan, 48347 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2010-007
Kimberly Robertson, Petitioner
Learning Center
REQUESTS SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
For Group Day Care
Article III, Division 2, Sec. 50-172
in accordance with Sec. 50-848 of the
Independence Township Code of Ordinances
Special Land Use Request: Group Day Care (Learning Center)
Parcel Identification Number: 08-21-251-025
Common Description: 6162 Flemings Lake Rd
North-side of Flemings Lake Rd
R-1A Zoning .91 acres
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
JANUARY 4, 2011
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wallace, Rosso, Lohmeier, Petterson, Wagner
Absent: Carson
3. The Agenda was amended adding Green Triangle ? EECBG Grant and Accounts Payable Check Run of December 20, 2010.
4. The Public Forum opened with citizens addressing the Board and closed at 7:37 p.m.
5. Approved awarding the bid contract for removal and replacement of front entrance door/side light and windows at the DPW maintenance building to B & B Glass for $10,770.00.
6. Discussion of NOTA service to Independence Township with no action being taken.
7. Approved 2011 Meeting Schedule with changes, as outlined in the Board Budget and Financial Review Schedule.
8. Approved five days of vacation for Ken Elwert.
9. Approved 2011 Depositories Resolutions for Treasurer.
10. Approved Contract for Records Management with Rita Heady.
11. Approved Minutes of November 9, 2010 with changes.
12. Approved Minutes of December 13, 2010 with changes.
13. Approved Minutes of December 14, 2010, with changes.
14. Approved Minutes of December 7, 2010 with changes.
15. Approved Accounts Payable Check Run, with removal of Plante Moran payment.
16. Approved Motion to go into Closed Session to discuss pending litigation at 9:08 p.m.
17. Came into open session at 9:49 p.m.
18. Closing Statements by Board Members.
19. Meeting adjourned at 10:04 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 1/12/2011

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
DECEMBER 21, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call: Present: Lohmeier, Petterson, Rosso, Wallace, Carson, Wagner
Absent: VanderVeen
There was a quorum.
4. The Agenda was approved with removal of the Closed Session and moving New Business ahead of Unfinished Business
5. The Public Forum opened at 7:32 p.m. and closed at 7:35 p.m.
6. The Consent Agenda was approved with removal of items (a) Approval of Minutes, (b) Accounts Payable Check Run, (c) Approval of 2011 Township Board Meeting Schedule, and (h) Review of 2011 Depositories.
7. Approved 2011 Sheriff’s Contract with Oakland County.
8. Approved bid award for the interior lighting contract for the Independence Township DPW building, Library and Fire Station #2 to Midwest Illumination at a cost not to exceed $58,167.00.
9. Approved bid award for building envelope improvements to the DPW building to Overhead Doors West at a cost not to exceed $12,120.00 for insulated entry and overhead doors, and Systemp Corporation at a cost not to exceed $8,000.00 for low leakage dampers.
10. Authorized Linda Richardson to sign the lighting and building envelope contracts as the authorized Project Manager for the Green Triangle EECBG Grant Project.
11. Motion failed to approve Spectrum Printing for printing the Winter/Spring Recreation Guide.
12. Approved PrintComm for printing the Winter/Spring Recreation Guide
13. Approved 2011 CIA budget as presented and distributed by Mr. Carlisle and Forrest Milzow as President of the CIA.
14. Motion failed to amend the 2011 Budget.
15. Approved 2010 Budget adjustment to increase Street Lighting $26,500.00.
16. Minutes of November 9, 2010 were not approved and are to be resubmitted containing more detailed discussion with regard to the water and sewer rates.
17. Minutes of November 16, 2010 were approved.
18. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run.
19. Approved Township Board Meeting Schedule for the first two meetings in January, with the balance of the schedule to be discussed and agreed to at one of those meetings.
20. Approved 2011 Depositories.
19. Meeting Adjourned at 10:51 p.m.
Published: 12/29/2010

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
DECEMBER 14, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:35 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Lohmeier, Wallace
Absent: Rosso, Petterson, Wagner, Carson
3. There not being a quorum present, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 12/22/2010

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
DECEMBER 7, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wallace, Rosso, ` Lohmeier, Petterson, Carson, Wagner
Absent: None
4. The Agenda was approved as submitted.
5. The Public Forum opened at 7:31 p.m. and closed at 7:34 p.m.
6. Public Hearing on the 2011 Budget opened at 7:35 p.m. and closed at 7:50 p.m.
7. Approved motion to apply for grant for Sashabaw Road Improvement at a cost of $250.00.
8. Township Attorney presented an update of Avington Park Road Project.
9. Approved First Amendment to Sewer Maintenance Agreement with the City of Village of Clarkston subject to agreement with the Village
10. Presentation by Dick Carlisle of Plan for Sashabaw Road Safety Path/Upper Bushman Property
11. Approved transfer of funds for purchase of Rec Pro Membership Module for Seniors
12. Approved Green Triangle Bid Awards to Baromatic and Systematic
13. Adopted the Job Description of Deputy Supervisor
14. Approved Non-Union Employee Policy Committee members
15. Approved motion to extend meeting past 10:00 p.m.
16. Approved 2011 Budget as presented with General Appropriations as submitted by Supervisor
17. Approved minutes of October 12, October 19, and November 3, 2010
18. Approved Accounts Payable Check Run.
19. Approved motion to go into Closed Session at 11:30 p.m.
20. Came into Open Session at 11:33 p.m.
21. Approved motion to AFSCME Grievance Settlement.
22. Approved motion to Dismissal of Teamster’s ULP.
23. Meeting Adjourned at 11:35 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 12/15/2010

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS AIR BALANCE ANALYSIS GREEN TRIANGLE COMMUNITIES
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
Independence Township, EECBG Grant Administrator
6050 Flemings Lake Road
Clarkston, MI 48346
Issued: Friday, November 19, 2010
Bids Due: Friday, December 3, 2010
Prior to 11:00 a.m., Local Time
Independence Township, the EECBG Grant administrator, will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. (Local Time), Friday, December 3, 2010, for the subject project at the office of Independence Township, 6050 Flemings Lake Road, Clarkston, MI, 48346 at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read.
The project consists of the following:
? Air Balance Analysis on several systems at various locations.
Specifications will be available in electronic PDF format on the Independence Township website and available at 12:00 pm beginning November 19, 2010 and can be downloaded at the following link:. A certified or cashier’s check or bank draft payable to each of the communities, City of the Village of Clarkston, Independence Township, and Springfield Township or a satisfactory bid bond executed by the bidder and a surety company, in an amount equal to five (5%) percent of the bids, shall be submitted with each bid.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory insurance certificates and policies, and attendance at a Bidders Pre-Bid Meeting scheduled for 9:30 pm., Monday, November 29, 2010.
The Owner reserves the right to accept any bid, to reject any or all bids, to waive and all informalities not involving price, time or changes in the Work, to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bidder, and the right to disregard all nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced or conditional Bids. Also, the Owner reserves the right to reject the Bid of any Bidder if the Owner believes that it would not be in the best interest of the Project to make an award to that Bidder, whether because the Bid is not responsive or the Bidder is unqualified, of doubtful financial ability, or fails to meet any other pertinent standard or criteria established by the Owner.
No bid may be withdrawn after scheduled closing time for receiving bids for at least sixty (60) days. Also, no proposal will be received unless made on blanks furnished and delivered to Independence Township on or before 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 3, 2010.
Independence Township, EECBG Grant Administrator
Publish 11/24/10

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENTS GREEN TRIANGLE COMMUNITIES
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
Independence Township, EECBG Grant Administrator
6050 Flemings Lake Road
Clarkston, MI 48346
Issued: Friday, November 19, 2010
Bids Due: Friday, December 3, 2010
Prior to 11:00 a.m., Local Time
Independence Township, the EECBG Grant administrator, will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. (Local Time), Friday, December 3, 2010, for the subject project at the office of Independence Township, 6050 Flemings Lake Road, Clarkston, MI, 48346 at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read.
The project consists of the following:
? System projects consisting of some replacement HVAC systems, ductwork, and duct insulation work at various sites.
Specifications will be available in electronic PDF format on the Independence Township website and available at 12:00 pm beginning November 19, 2010 and can be downloaded at the following link:. A certified or cashier’s check or bank draft payable to each of the communities, City of the Village of Clarkston, Independence Township, and Springfield Township or a satisfactory bid bond executed by the bidder and a surety company, in an amount equal to five (5%) percent of the bids, shall be submitted with each bid.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory insurance certificates and policies, and attendance at a Bidders Pre-Bid Meeting scheduled for 11:00 am., Monday, November 29, 2010.
The Owner reserves the right to accept any bid, to reject any or all bids, to waive and all informalities not involving price, time or changes in the Work, to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bidder, and the right to disregard all nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced or conditional Bids. Also, the Owner reserves the right to reject the Bid of any Bidder if the Owner believes that it would not be in the best interest of the Project to make an award to that Bidder, whether because the Bid is not responsive or the Bidder is unqualified, of doubtful financial ability, or fails to meet any other pertinent standard or criteria established by the Owner.
No bid may be withdrawn after scheduled closing time for receiving bids for at least sixty (60) days. Also, no proposal will be received unless made on blanks furnished and delivered to Independence Township on or before 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 3, 2010.
Independence Township, EECBG Grant Administrator
Publish 11/24/10

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BUILDING ENVELOPE IMPROVEMENTS GREEN TRIANGLE COMMUNITIES
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
Independence Township, EECBG Grant Administrator
6050 Flemings Lake Road
Clarkston, MI 48346
Issued: Friday, November 19, 2010
Bids Due: Friday, December 3, 2010
Prior to 11:00 a.m., Local Time
Independence Township, the EECBG Grant administrator, will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. (Local Time), Friday, December 3, 2010, for the subject project at the office of Independence Township, 6050 Flemings Lake Road, Clarkston, MI, 48346 at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read.
The project consists of the following:
? Envelope projects consisting of windows, doors, dampers, exterior wall replacement and insulation work.
Specifications will be available in electronic PDF format on the Independence Township website and available at 12:00 pm beginning November 18, 2010 and can be downloaded at the following link:. A certified or cashier’s check or bank draft payable to each of the communities, City of the Village of Clarkston, Independence Township, and Springfield Township or a satisfactory bid bond executed by the bidder and a surety company, in an amount equal to five (5%) percent of the bids, shall be submitted with each bid.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory insurance certificates and policies, and attendance at a Bidders Pre-Bid Meeting scheduled for 1:30 pm., Monday, November 29, 2010.
The Owner reserves the right to accept any bid, to reject any or all bids, to waive and all informalities not involving price, time or changes in the Work, to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bidder, and the right to disregard all nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced or conditional Bids. Also, the Owner reserves the right to reject the Bid of any Bidder if the Owner believes that it would not be in the best interest of the Project to make an award to that Bidder, whether because the Bid is not responsive or the Bidder is unqualified, of doubtful financial ability, or fails to meet any other pertinent standard or criteria established by the Owner.
No bid may be withdrawn after scheduled closing time for receiving bids for at least sixty (60) days. Also, no proposal will be received unless made on blanks furnished and delivered to Independence Township on or before 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 3, 2010.
Independence Township, EECBG Grant Administrator
Publish 11/24/10

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOVEMBER 16, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:33 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: Present: Lohmeier, Petterson, Rosso,
Wallace, Carson, Wagner
Absent: VanderVeen
There was a quorum.
3. Approved Motion to have presentation of job description of Deputy Supervisor on the December 7th Agenda.
4. The agenda was approved as submitted.
5. The Public Forum opened and closed with no one speaking.
6. The Consent Agenda was approved:
a. Accounts Payable Check Run
7. Approved motion to ratify the Clerk to set the Public Hearing for the 2011 Budget.
8. Approved motion to set another Public Hearing for the 2011 Budget for December 7th.
9. The Public Hearing for the 2011 Budget opened at 7:44 p.m. and closed at 8:16 p.m.
10. The Public Hearing for the CDBG Funding Application opened at 8:17 p.m. and closed at 8:24 p.m.
11. Approved CDBG Funding Application.
12. Motion to review outstanding 2009 Audit Items at December 7th meeting.
13. Discussion and review of the 2010 Budget Year-to-Date.
14. Discussion regarding 2011 Budget.
15. Discussion regarding Parks and Recreation’s scenarios.
16. Motion to extend meeting approved at 10:45 p.m.
17. Further discussion regarding Parks and Recreation.
18. Closing Statements.
19. Meeting Adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
Published: 11/24/10

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
A MEETING OF
THE INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP BOARD
WILL BE HELD AT
THE INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP HALL
6483 WALDON CENTER DRIVE
CLARKSTON, MICHIGAN
ON:
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2010
AT 7:30 P.M.
AGENDA:
PUBLIC HEARING – 2011 BUDGET
A copy of the proposed Budget is on file in the office of the Independence Township Clerk, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS GREEN TRIANGLE COMMUNITIES
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
Independence Township, EECBG Grant Administrator 6050 Flemings Lake Road
Clarkston, MI 48346
Issued: Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Bids Due: Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Prior to 11:00 a.m., Local Time
Independence Township, the EECBG Grant administrator, will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. (Local Time), Wednesday, November 24, 2010, for the subject project at the office of Independence Township, 6050 Flemings Lake Road, Clarkston, MI, 48346 at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read.
The project consists of the following:
? Installation of miscellaneous lighting retrofits and new fixture replacements.
Specifications will be available in electronic PDF format on the Independence Township website and available at 12:00 pm beginning November 10, 2010 and can be downloaded at the following link:. A certified or cashier’s check or bank draft payable to each of the communities, City of the Village of Clarkston, Independence Township, and Springfield Township or a satisfactory bid bond executed by the bidder and a surety company, in an amount equal to five (5%) percent of the bids, shall be submitted with each bid.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory insurance certificates and policies, and attendance at a Bidders Pre-Bid Meeting scheduled for 1:30 pm., Thursday, November 18, 2010.
The Owner reserves the right to accept any bid, to reject any or all bids, to waive and all informalities not involving price, time or changes in the Work, to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bidder, and the right to disregard all nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced or conditional Bids. Also, the Owner reserves the right to reject the Bid of any Bidder if the Owner believes that it would not be in the best interest of the Project to make an award to that Bidder, whether because the Bid is not responsive or the Bidder is unqualified, of doubtful financial ability, or fails to meet any other pertinent standard or criteria established by the Owner.
No bid may be withdrawn after scheduled closing time for receiving bids for at least sixty (60) days. Also, no proposal will be received unless made on blanks furnished and delivered to Independence Township on or before 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 24, 2010.
Independence Township, EECBG Grant Administrator

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOVEMBER 9, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wallace, Rosso, Lohmeier, Petterson, Carson, Wagner
Absent: None
3. The Agenda was approved as submitted.
4. The Public Forum opened and closed with no one speaking.
5. Approved motion setting water rate increase, effective November 15, 2010, from $1.64 per 100 cubic feet to $1.89 per 100 cubic feet.
6. DPW Director gave a brief overview of her Capital Improvement Plan and 3-Year Budget.
7. Finance Administrator will analyze the present numbers and provide the Board with the Monthly Budget Update.
8. Finance Administrator presented 2011 Budget and highlighted changes.
9. Approved motion to review Year-to-Date Budget and outstanding 2009 Audit Questions on November 16, 2010.
10. Approved creation of Deputy Supervisor position at $30.00 per hour for a six month period not to exceed $15,000 and under the control of the Township Board budget.
11. Statements & correspondence.
12. Meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 11/17/2010

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) requirements a Public Hearing will be held by the Charter Township of Independence on Tuesday, November 16, 2010, 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346 to receive written and verbal comments regarding the Community Development Block Grant 2011 program year application in the approximate amount of $76,906.

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
A MEETING OF
THE INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP BOARD
WILL BE HELD AT
THE INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP HALL
6483 WALDON CENTER DRIVE
CLARKSTON, MICHIGAN
ON: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2010 AT 7:30 P.M. AGENDA: 2010 BUDGET
A copy of the proposed Budget is on file in the office of the Independence Township Clerk, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOVEMBER 3, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wallace, Rosso, Lohmeier, Petterson, Carson, Wagner
Absent: None
3. The agenda was amended to add 8. Hiring of Deputy Supervisor.
4. The Public Forum opened and closed with no one speaking.
5. Under Consent Agenda the Regular Meeting Minutes of October 5, 2010, were approved and the Check Run was removed to the end of the meeting.
6. The Public Hearing on Clarkston Ranch Estates Lighting Improvement and Special Assessment opened at 7:34 p.m. and closed at 7:50 p.m.
7. Approved Resolution to Proceed with the Clarkston Ranch Estates Lighting Improvement Special Assessment District
8. Discussion with DPW Director on CAMS ? Water and Sewer Storm Data Conversion
9. Discussion and suggestions on the Information Systems Usage Policy
10. Approved Bid award for new roof on Lakeview Room at Baycourt Park for $13,175 and approved fund transfer from equipment line item
11. Presentation of Third Quarter Investment Report
12. Approved motion to post Investment Report on Township Website
13. Approved motion to accept Investment Report
14. Approved motion to extend meeting past 10 p.m.
15. Approved modification of health care benefits for Supervisor, Clerk and Treasurer after 16 years of service
16. Amend Treasurers Budget an additional $6,100.00 for new Deputy Treasurer
17. Approved Check Run
18. Meeting adjourned at 11:40 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 11/10/10

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
OCTOBER 19, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:08 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wallace, Rosso, Lohmeier, Petterson, Carson
Absent: Wagner (arrived at 7:16 p.m.)
3. The Agenda was amended to add 1b. Report on Avington, and 6. Halloween Hours.
4. Approved motion to enter into Closed Session to discuss Legal Opinion at 7:14 p.m.
5. Entered into open session at 7:42 p.m.
6. Public Forum opened at 7:44 p.m. and closed with no one speaking.
7. The following items were approved under the Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of September 14, 2010, September 21, 2010, and Special Meeting Minutes of September 29, 2010.
b. 2011 Annual Permit for MDOT.
8. Update by Attorney Steve Joppich on Morgan Ridge Paving and Avington.
9. Adopted Resolution to set Public Hearing for November 3, 2010, to amend Clarkston Ranch Estates Street Lighting Special Assessment District.
10. Approved motion to contract with Homefield Turf & Athletic to recondition Clintonwood Park Softball Fields #1 and #2 at a cost not to exceed $10,200.
11. Approved motion to postpone indefinitely the completion of Clintonwood Park Maintenance Pole Barn Project.
12. Approved motion for Senior Center to participate in Municipal Credit Program with SMART.
13. Approved motion to post DPW Director Job.
14. Approved Accounts Payable Check Run.
15. Approved reappointment of Mark Petterson to Waumegah Lake Improvement Board.
16. Approved motion to accept Special Assessments.
17. Statements and Correspondence.
18. The meeting adjourned at 10:08 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 10/27/2010

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
CLARKSTON RANCH ESTATES STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, on November 3, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. in the Township Hall of the Charter Township of Independence, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan, the Township Board shall meet for the purpose of hearing comments and objections on the question of amending and expanding the street lighting special assessment district for Clarkston Ranch Estates Subdivision No. 1 and No. 2 and defraying the expenses of the installation, operation, maintenance and associated costs of the streetlights in the district by special assessment, which, if approved, would be spread consistent with all terms and conditions established by the Township Board including the cost allocation, and the proposed amended special assessment district.
The proposed special assessment is for the operation, maintenance and associated costs of street lighting in the Clarkston Ranch Estates Subdivisions as described on the special assessment district and special assessment roll.
A copy of the proposed special assessment roll for the proposed Clarkston Ranch Estates Street Lighting Special Assessment District is on file at the Township Clerk’s office, 6483 Waldon Center Road, Clarkston, Michigan for public examination during normal business hours.
Appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order for an affected property owner or party in interest to appeal the matters to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or may file his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance then shall not be required.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
Dated: 10/19/2010
Published: 10/27/2010

SYNOPSIS
TOWNSHIP BOARD
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
OCTOBER 12, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wallace, Rosso and Lohmeier
Absent: Wagner, Petterson and Carson
4. The Agenda was amended to remove all items with the exception of 1, 2 and 6.
5. Public Forum.
6. Mr. John Lamerato presented budget recommendations for the Township.
7. Mr. Bart Clark presented the final report from the Operations Review Task Force on Parks and Recreation.
8. Statements and Correspondence.
9. The meeting adjourned at 9:48 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
Published: 10/20/2010

NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 2, 2010
IN
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
To the Qualified Electors:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Election will be held in:
Charter Township of Independence
County of Oakland, State of Michigan
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010
THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 A.M. UNTIL 8:00 P.M.
ALL POLLING PLACES ARE HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
BRAILLE AND AUDIO VERSIONS OF VOTING INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE
AT THE POLLING PLACES LISTED BELOW:
PRECINCT NUMBERS POLLING LOCATION
Precinct 1 Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church
6805 Bluegrass Drive
Precincts 2 and 6 North Sashabaw Elementary
5290 Maybee Road
Precinct 3 St. Trinity Lutheran Church
7925 Sashabaw Road
Precinct 4 Free Methodist Church
5482 Winell @ Maybee Road
Precinct 5 Pine Knob Elementary
6020 Sashabaw Road
Precinct 7 Independence Elementary
6850 Hubbard Road
Precinct 8 Clarkston Elementary
6595 Waldon Road
Precinct 9 Clarkston Methodist Church
6600 Waldon Road
Precinct 10 Clarkston Community Church
6300 Clarkston Road
Precinct 11 First Congregational Church
5449 Clarkston Road
Precincts 12 and 15 Bailey Lake Elementary
8051 Pine Knob Road
Precinct 13 Maranatha Baptist Church
5790 Flemings Lake Road
Precinct 14 Oakland Woods Baptist Church
5628 Maybee Road
FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOMINATING CANDIDATES OF ALL PARTICIPATING POLITICAL PARTIES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES:
STATE Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of State and Attorney General
CONGRESSIONAL Representative in Congress, 8th District
LEGISLATIVE State Senator, 12th District
State Representative, 44th District
STATE BOARDS: Member of the State Board of Education, Regent of the University of Michigan, Trustee of Michigan State University, Governor of Wayne State University
COUNTY: County Commissioner, 4th District and 1st District
JUDICIAL: Justice of the Supreme Court
Judge of Court of Appeals (2nd District) ? Incumbent Position
Judge of Circuit Court (6th Circuit) ? Incumbent Position
Judge of Probate Court ? Incumbent Position
Judge of Probate Court ? Non-incumbent Position
Judge of District Court (52nd District, 2nd Division) ? Incumbent Position
LOCAL SCHOOL: Board Member – Clarkston Community Schools
Board Members – Waterford School District
COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Board of Trustees Member, Oakland Community College
and for the purpose of voting on the following proposals:
PROPOSAL 10-1: A PROPOSAL TO CONVENE A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DRAFTING A GENERAL REVISION OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION
PROPOSAL 10-2: A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN FELONS FROM HOLDING ELECTIVE OFFICE AND SPECIFIED TYPES OF PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS
Full text of the proposals may be obtained from:
Independence Township Clerk’s Office
6483 Waldon Center Drive
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 625-5111
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
Published: 10/20/2010

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, November 10, 2010, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following cases:
Case #10-0020 Tedder, James, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 31? AND SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 6? FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890, TO CONSTRUCT SECOND STORY ADDITION AND ATTACHED GARAGE ON NON-CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD (PREVIOUSLY APPROVED 9/5/2007, CASE #07-0029)
4900 Lakeview Blvd., Lots 30 & 31, R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club Sub No. 2
08-13-106-046
Case #10-0021 Cline, George, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 5?6? SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE AND BETWEEN STRUCTURES SETBACK VARIANCE of 7? FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-837, TO CONSTRUCT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE ON NON-CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
4511 Ennismore Dr., Lot 4, R-1A
Oakland Ridge Sub
08-34-452-019
Case #10-0022 Flora, Julie, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 9? REAR YARD (BODY OF WATER) SETBACK VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890, TO CONSTRUCT DECK ON NON-CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
4132 Meyers Rd., Lot 14, R-1A
Lake Oakland Knobs
08-34-478-001
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

SYNOPSIS
TOWNSHIP BOARD
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
OCTOBER 5, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call: Present: Wallace, Lohmeier, VanderVeen, Rosso, Carson, Petterson
Absent: Wagner
4. The Agenda was amended to add new items:
2. AFSCME Contract Ratification
7. Speed Limits
8. Halloween Hours
5 Approved Motion to go into Closed Session to discuss Union Negotiations at 7:02 p.m.
6. The Board came into Open Session at 7:35 p.m.
7. Public Forum opened at 7:40 p.m. and citizens were given an opportunity to address the Board.
8. The following Consent Agenda items were approved:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes of 9/7/2010
b. Accounts Payable Check Run
9. Mr. Timothy Walton was presented with a Proclamation from the Township Board in honor of his retirement after 35 years with the Township.
10. The 2010 AFSCME Contract was approved.
11. Approved bid award for Township vehicles.
12. Approved motion for the re-broadcasting and airing of Township meetings.
13. Approved motion authorizing the Clerk to contract with Plante & Moran at a cost not to exceed $2,500.00 for assistance with Finance.
14. Discussion of speed limits on Township roads.
15. Discussion of extension of Halloween hours.
16. Statements and Correspondence.
17. Meeting adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 10/13/10

PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the November 2, 2010 General Election has been scheduled for Wednesday, October 13, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at the Independence Township Hall Board Meeting Room, located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI, 48346
The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer program used to record and count the votes cast at the election meets the requirements of law.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence
Published: 10/6/2010

SYNOPSIS
TOWNSHIP BOARD
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: Present: Wallace, Lohmeier, VanderVeen, Rosso, Wagner
Absent: Carson, Petterson (arrived at 7:38)
4. The Agenda was approved as submitted.
5. Public Forum opened and closed at 7:32 p.m.
6. The consent agenda was moved to the end of the meeting.
7. Public Hearing on Millage Rates opened at 7:37 p.m. and closed at 7:41 p.m.
8. Approved motion to post position of Parks & Recreation Director
9. Approved motion to postpone further discussion on paving of Avington for one month
10. Discussion of Sheriff’s services for midnight shift for Brandon.
11. Approved purchase of equipment for DPW
12. Approved 2010 Millage Rate for Fire at 3.1688 mills
13. Approved 2010 Millage Rate for the General Fund at 1.0193 mills
14. Approved 2010 Millage Rate for the Library at .6910 mills
15. Approved 2010 Millage Rate for the Police at 2.0547 and .8953 mills
16. Approved 2010 Safety Path for the Safety Path at .2023 mills
17. Approved Resolution recognizing Aliaga Foundation as a non-profit organization in order to obtain a Charitable Gaming License
18. Approved motion to extend meeting past 10:00 p.m.
19. Approved motion for a Township Board meeting on September 29, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
20. Approved Accounts Payable Check Run
21. Approved Minutes of September 14, 2010 Regular Township Board Meeting with changes
22. Statements and Correspondence
23. Meeting adjourned at 10:33 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 9/29/10

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
SEPTEMBER 14, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wallace, Carson, Petterson, Wagner, Rosso
Absent: Lohmeier
4. The Agenda was amended to remove numbers 1 and 2 under New Business
5. Approved motion to go into closed session to discuss union negotiations at 7:05 p.m.
6. The Board came into open session at 7:18 p.m.
7. Ms. Hendricks, Finance Director, led the discussion of millage rates, specifically for Fire and Sheriff.
8. Due to retirement of the Parks & Recreation Director, the HR Director will send out a job description and recommendation as to the hiring process for that position.
9. Kelly Hyer from Parks & Recreation gave a year-to-date report on projects, with revenues and expenditures.
10. The Supervisor gave a monthly report for the Building Department on new projects.
11. Ms. Hendricks gave the monthly budget update.
12. The Supervisor advised that the 2011 proposed budget will be sent to the Board the next day.
13. Statements and Correspondence.
14. Meeting adjourned at 9:11 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 9/22/2010

NOTICE OF
CLOSE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010, FOR
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP,
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
To the qualified electors of Independence Township, County of Oakland, State of Michigan:
Notice is hereby given that the Independence Township Clerk’s Office will be open Monday, October 4, 2010, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving applications for the registration of the qualified electors in Independence Township not already registered. This is the last day to register to vote for the November 2, 2010, General Election.
The November 2, 2010 General Election will be conducted in all voting precincts of Independence Township for the purpose of nominating candidates of all participating parties for the following offices:
STATE Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of State and Attorney General
CONGRESSIONAL Representative in Congress, 8th District
LEGISLATIVE State Senator, 12th District
State Representative, 44th District
STATE BOARDS: Member of the State Board of Education, Regent of the University of Michigan, Trustee of Michigan State University, Governor of Wayne State University
COUNTY County Commissioner, 4th District and 1st District
JUDICIAL Justice of the Supreme Court
Judge of Court of Appeals (2nd District) ? Incumbent Position
Judge of Circuit Court (6th Circuit) ? Incumbent Position
Judge of Probate Court ? Incumbent Position
Judge of Probate Court ? Non-incumbent Position
Judge of District Court (52nd District, 2nd Division) ? Incumbent Position
LOCAL SCHOOL: Board Member – Clarkston Community Schools
Board Members – Waterford School District
COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Board of Trustees Member, Oakland Community College
and for the purpose of voting on the following proposals:
PROPOSAL 10-1: A PROPOSAL TO CONVENE A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DRAFTING A GENERAL REVISION OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION
PROPOSAL 10-2: A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN FELONS FROM HOLDING ELECTIVE OFFICE AND SPECIFIED TYPES OF PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS
Full text of the proposals may be obtained from:
Independence Township Clerk’s Office
6483 Waldon Center Drive
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 625-5111
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
Published: 9/22/2010

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, October 6, 2010, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following case:
Case #10-0019 Carvalho, Joaquim, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 46? FRONT YARD (2ND FRONT) SETBACK VARIANCE FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY, 35? REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE PLUS 3? HEIGHT VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-837, TO CONSTRUCT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
5095 Indianwood Dr., 1.62 Acres, R-1C
08-02-426-015
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
SEPTEMBER 7, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Trustee Wallace was appointed to act as Secretary for the meeting
3. Roll Call: Present: Lohmeier, Carson, Wagner, Rosso, Petterson, Wallace
Absent: VanderVeen
There was a quorum
4. The Agenda was approved as submitted.
5. Public Forum opened and citizens were given an opportunity to address the Board.
6. The following items were moved to the end of the meeting:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes of August 4, 2010
b. Accounts Payable Check Run
7. Approved Budget Adjustments for 2010.
8. Approved Library Closed Dates for 2011.
9. Approved adding further discussion of the millage rates at the September 14th meeting.
10. Approved adding a public hearing of the 2011 millage rates at the September 21st meeting.
11. Approved adding the approval of the 2011 millage rates to the September 21st meeting.
12. Approved Minutes of August 4, 2010 with correction.
13. Approved Accounts Payable Check Run.
14. Closing Statements.
15. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Published: 9/15/2010

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
AUGUST 17, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wallace, Carson, Lohmeier, Petterson, Wagner
Absent: Rosso (Mr. Rosso arrived at 7:30 p.m.)
4. The Agenda was approved as submitted
5. Approved motion to enter into closed session to discuss attorney’s opinion
6. Entered into open session at 7:41 p.m.
7. Public Forum opened and closed at 7:46 p.m.
8. Regular Meeting Minutes for July 13, 2010 and July 20, 2010 and Special Meeting Minutes for July 27, 2010 were approved under the Consent Agenda
9. Approved purchase of 14 computers from Personalized Cellular & Computers, Inc. for $9,968.00
10. Approved Dance Permit for Buck Shots
11. Discussion of 2010 Budget Adjustments
12. Approved hiring of Barbara Rollin as Senior Center Coordinator, effective August 25, 2010.
13. Approved Second Quarter Investment Report
14. Approved Accounts Payable Check Run
15. Meeting Adjourned at 9:11 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 8/25/2010

PUBLIC NOTICE
VEHICLES FOR SALE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Is accepting bids for the sale of:
YEAR MAKE MODEL MILEAGE MINIMUM
BID
1997 Chevrolet Supreme Bus 95,000 $ 750
2002 Chevrolet Express 3500 155,000 $ 750
2000 Chevrolet S-10 97,013 $ 500
2005 Chevrolet Astro Van 36,000 $5,500
Vehicles may be inspected at the Department of Public Works located at 6050 Flemings Lake Road, Monday thru Friday, 8am-5pm.
Sealed bids must be marked ‘Vehicle Bid? and must be received at the Clerk’s Office, 6483 Waldon Center Drive by 5:00 p.m. Friday September 17th
Bids will be opened at 10:00am, Monday September 20 2010
All bids must be accompanied by cash, cashiers or certified check. Checks will be returned to unsuccessful bidders.
Bid Award at the regular Township Board meeting held on October 5, 2010 at 7:30pm.
All items will be sold ‘as is? with no guarantees. All sales are final. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
For further information contact the DPW at 248-625-8222.
Charter Township of Independence
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk

NOTICE OF HEARING OF
PRACTICABILITY AND REVIEW OF
CLARKSTON MILL PONDS
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL
TAKE NOTICE that the Clarkston Mill Ponds Lake Improvement Board will hold a public hearing on the practicability of a three-year improvement project for Clarkston Mill Ponds consisting of nuisance aquatic plant control, goose control, permits, legal/other, mill pond dam operation and maintenance, sediment control, administration and contingencies. The project would begin in 2011 and continue through 2013, with an annual cost of $9,750. The hearing will be held at the Independence Township Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 7 p.m.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a special assessment roll has been prepared and is on file at the Independence Township Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan and at the City of the Village of Clarkston Hall, 375 Depot Road, Clarkston, MI for public examination during normal business hours. Said special assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing the cost of the improvement project to benefiting properties.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Clarkston Mill Ponds Lake Improvement Board will hold a hearing immediately following the aforementioned hearing of practicability for the purpose of reviewing said special assessment roll and for hearing any objections thereto. An owner of or party with interest in real property to be assessed or his/her agent may appear in person to object to the special assessment or may protest such special assessment by letter filed with the Lake Board at or prior to the time of the hearing. Written objections may be filed with or mailed to the Clarkston Mill Ponds Lake Improvement Board c/o Ms. Jacy Garrison, Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office, No. 1 Public Works Drive, Building 95 West, Waterford, MI 48328-1907. Notice is also given that the owner of any real property within the Clarkston Mill Ponds Special Assessment District who, having made an objection to said special assessment either in person or in writing, may, within thirty (30) days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll, appeal such special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal or other court of competent jurisdiction.
Clarkston Mill Ponds Lake Improvement Board
Oakland County, Michigan

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
AUGUST 10, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wallace, Carson, Lohmeier, Rosso, Petterson,
Absent: Wagner
4. Approved motion appointing Trustee Rosso to chair the meeting in the absence of the Supervisor.
5. The Agenda was approved as submitted.
6. Public Forum opened and closed at 7:36 p.m.
7. Approved motion that the Township of Independence contract with Mr. John Lamerato as a budgetary consultant at the rate of $75.00 per hour
8. Approve motion that the following be on all future Agendas: ‘Review of the Supervisor’s specific proposals for putting the 2010 Budget into projected balance?
9 Finance presented options for reducing 2011 budget for consideration of the Board.
10. HR Director explained those suggested budget reductions in terms of union contracts.
11. Meeting adjourned at 9:28 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Published: 8/18/2010 Township Clerk

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
AUGUST 4, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wallace, Carson, Lohmeier Wagner, Rosso, Petterson
Absent: None
4. The Agenda was approved as amended.
5. Public Forum opened and citizens were given an opportunity to address the Board.
6. The following items were approved under the Consent Agenda:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes of July 6, 2010 and July 13, 2010
b. Accounts Payable Check Run
7. Discussion was held regarding staff support for the Operations Review Task Force
8. Approved Resolution Setting Public Hearing for Clarkston Ranch Estates Street Lighting Improvement and Special Assessment on August 17, 2010
9. Approved motion to set an annual review of contracts with the City of the Village of Clarkston.
10. Approved Contract with the City of the Village of Clarkston for Law Enforcement Services, Fire and Emergency Services and Library Contract
11. Approved awarding bid to Tesco for purchase of Senior Center Van for $26,005.00
12. Fire Department Computer Replacement was postponed to the August 17, 2010 meeting to allow for bids.
13. Dance Permit for Buck Shots, LLC was postponed to the August 17, 2010 meeting for further information from petitioner.
14. Approved motion for administration to begin discussions
15. Meeting adjourned at 9:32 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 8/11/2010

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, September 1, 2010, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following cases:
Case #10-0017 Mayberry, Eric, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 4? SIDE YARD VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT LANDING AND STAIRCASE FOR DECK
9480 Sashabaw Rd., R-1A
Supervisor’s Plat No. 11, Part of Lot 5
08-10-202-016
Case #10-0018 Orr, Laurie, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 4? SIDE YARD VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT RESIDENTIAL ADDITION
9790 Sashabaw Rd., R-1A
Supervisor’s Plat No. 11, Part of Lot 15
08-03-451-021
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a special meeting on July 27, 2010, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a Second Reading and Adoption of a Second Amendment to Ordinance Granting the Liberty Planned Unit Development, as follows:
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 83A-10-02 SECOND AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE GRANTING THE LIBERTY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 83, as amended, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, being Chapter 50 of the Independence Charter Township Code, for the purposes of providing amended regulations and criteria applicable to certain portions of the Liberty Planned Unit Development.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
On October 16, 2001, the Ordinance Granting Liberty Planned Unit Development, (the ‘Original Ordinance Granting Liberty PUD?), was adopted as a map and text amendment to the Township’s Zoning Ordinance. On March 14, 2004, the Original Ordinance Granting Liberty PUD was amended by the Amended Ordinance Granting Liberty Planned Unit Development. The Township has been requested and has determined to amend certain regulations and criteria applicable to the residential portion of the Liberty PUD adjacent to the golf course. Accordingly, in order to incorporate and combine both the present and past amendments into the Original Ordinance Granting Liberty PUD, Section 2 of the Original Ordinance Granting Liberty PUD is hereby amended to read as follows:
This amendment to the Zoning Ordinance is granted subject to, and all improvement and use of the property described on the attached Property Description Exhibit shall be subject to and in conformity with the following:
(A) Chapter 50, Article II, Division 22 of the Independence Township Code of Ordinances, as amended.
(B) The PUD Plans for the Liberty Planned Unit Development, inclusive of Elevation Drawings, Phasing Plans, and Plan Sheet Nos. 1 through 22, L-1 through L-5, and Liberty Center Alternative A & B, only as approved by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees on October 16, 2001 and amended by the following: (i) the plans listed in Paragraph 3(a) of the Amendment to Development Agreement for Liberty Planned Unit Development, dated March 16, 2004; and (ii) the Links of Independence plans, inclusive of elevation drawings, architectural details and plans by Alexander V. Bogarts & Associates, plans 1318 sheets 1-7 and plan 1551 sheets 1-7 both dated 6/2/10 and Kieft Engineering Plans job number 2010.011, sheet S-1 dated 6/30/10, sheet S-2 dated 6/30/10, sheet S-3 dated 6/30/10, and sheet S-4 dated 6/30/10, only as approved by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees on July 20, 2010.
(C) The Permit Conditions for the Liberty Planned Unit Development, dated October 16, 2001, as amended on March 16, 2004, and as amended on the date of adoption of this Ordinance.
(E) The Development Agreement for the Liberty Planned Unit Development, dated October 16, 2001, as amended on March 16, 2004, and as amended on the date of adoption of this Ordinance.
(F) The Agreement for Liberty Planned Unit Development to Participate in the Sashabaw Corridor Public Drainage System, dated October 16, 2001.
(G) Any and all conditions of the approval of the Independence Township Board of Trustees and Planning Commission pertaining to the Development as reflected in the official minutes of such meetings.
(H) Recordation with the Oakland County Register of Deeds office of an affidavit by the owner of the Property prior to commencement of construction and prior to the sale or lease of any portion of the Property, containing the legal description of the entire project, specifying the date of approval of the Liberty Planned Unit Development and amendment thereto, and declaring that all future development of the Property has been authorized, restricted and required to be carried out only in accordance with the Ordinance Granting Liberty Planned Unit Development and the PUD Documents referenced therein. Such an affidavit shall be recorded with the original approval of the planned unit development and any subsequent amendments to such approval.
(I) All applicable Township ordinances and all Township design standards for the Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District, of which this Planned Unit Development is a part.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Severability. If any section, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be declared to be unconstitutional, void, illegal or ineffective by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such section, clause or provision declared to be unconstitutional, void or illegal shall thereby cease to be a part of this Ordinance, but the remainder of this Ordinance shall stand and be in full force and effect.
Section 4 of Ordinance
Savings. Except as expressly set forth above, the Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired, or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they were commenced.
Section 5 of Ordinance
Effective. This ordinance shall be effective on the date provided by applicable law following publication.
Section 6 of Ordinance
Enactment. This ordinance is declared to have been enacted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting called and held on the 27st day of July, 2010, and ordered to be given publication in the manner prescribed by law.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
Introduced: 6/15/2010
Adopted: 7/27/2010
Published: 6/23/2010 & 8/4/2010
Effective: 8/11/2010
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT
Part of the Northwest ? of the Southwest ? of Section 27, and part of the East ? of the Southeast ? of Section 28, T-4-N, R-9-E, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, beginning at the West ? corner of Section 27, thence N 89?39?33″ E 1336.68 feet (recorded N 89?34?50″ E 1337.47 feet) along the South line of ‘Lake Waldon Village II? Condominium, Oakland County Condominium Plan No. 852, to the Southwest corner of ‘Sashabaw Orchard Acres?; a subdivision of part of the East ? of the Northwest ? of Section 27, T-4-N, R-9-E, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, recorded in Liber 61 of Plats, Page 43, Oakland County Records; thence N 89?24?45″ E 1257.00 feet (recorded N 89?46’ E along the South line of said ‘Sashabaw Orchard Acres? to a point on the West right of way line of Sashabaw Road, thence along said line S 00?03?33″ E 1127.52 feet, thence S 89?36?02″ W 300.00 feet, thence N 16?59?32″ E 112.28 feet, thence along a curve to the left, 152.62 feet, said curve having a radius of 640.00 feet, a central angle of 13?39?48″ and a long chord bearing of N 83?40?02″ W 152.26 feet, thence 89?36?02″ W 65.66 feet, thence S 02?29?25″ E 125.08 feet, thence S 89?36?02″ W 788.71 feet; thence S 89?38?30″ W 1327.45 feet to a point on the West line of Section 27, thence N 89?17?00″ W 1310.07 feet to a point on the East line of ‘Spring Lake North? Liber 230, Pages 18-24, Oakland County Records, thence along said line N 00?10?21″ W 1104.50 feet to a point on East-West ? line; thence along said line N 89?52?19″ E 1313.30 feet to the Point of Beginning. Excepting a parcel of land conveyed to Independence Township located in the North ? of the Southwest ? of said Section 27, being described as follows: Beginning at a point located N 89?39?33″ E 1011.64 feet, along the South line of ‘Lake Waldon Village II? Condominium, Oakland County Condominium Plan No. 852, and S 00?20?27′ E 33.00 feet, from the West ? corner of Section 27, T-4-N, R-9-E, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, thence N. 89?39?33″ 325.10 feet, thence N 89?24?45″ E 666.78 feet, thence S 00?03?50″ E 432.37 feet, thence S 44?14?18″ E 272.62 feet, thence S 53?01?41″ E 150.04 feet, thence S 00?03?50″ E 201.34 feet (recorded as 201.21 feet); thence along a curve to the left 139.41 feet, said curve having a radius of 700.00 feet, a central angle of 11?24?38″ and a long chord bearing of N 84?41?39″ W 139.18 feet, thence S 89?36?02″ W 59.93 feet, thence N 00?04?13″ W 99.48 feet, thence N 18?43?22″ W 85.00 feet, thence N 53?10?33″ W 40.00 feet, thence N 82?21?28″ W 65.00 feet, thence 44?11?44″ W 90.00 feet, thence N 60?26?01″ W 120.00 feet, thence N 53?33’ 40″ W 283.32 feet, thence N 65?45?48″ W 235.84 feet, thence N 33?23?56″ W 100.00 feet, thence N 53?55?35″ W 105.97 feet, thence S 83?57?23″ W 65.97 feet, thence N 79?28?30″ W 49.62 feet, thence N 26?55?30″ W 40.07 feet, thence N 58?31?26″ W 101.08 feet, thence N 10?07?16″ W 61.06 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 89.99 acres and subject to any easements and restrictions of record.
Part of the East ? of the Southeast ? of Section 28 and part of the West ? of the Southwest ? of Section 27, T-4-N, R-9-E, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, beginning at the Southeast corner of Section 28, thence along the South Section line S 89?45?13″ W 1305.32 feet, thence N 00?10?21″ W 1348.20 feet along the East subdivision line of ‘Spring Lake South?, Liber 214, Pages 24-27, Oakland County Records, thence S 89?17?00″ E 1309.47 feet, thence N 89?38?30″ E 669.77 feet, thence S 00?15’ 42″ W 1326.40 feet to a point on the South line of Section 27, thence along said line S 89?39?15″ W 663.71 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 75.37 acres and subject to the rights of the public and any governmental unit in any part of the land taken, used or deeded for road purposes and subject to easements and restrictions of record.
All of Lots 1, 2, 3 and part of Lots 4 & 5, ‘Sashabaw Orchard Acres?. A subdivision of part of the E ? of the NW ? of Section 27, T4N, R9E, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Recorded in Liber 61 of Plats, Page 43, Oakland County Records and part of the SW ? of Section 27, T4N, R9E, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan being described as beginning at a point on the westerly 60 ft right of way line of Sashabaw Road located S 89?24?45? W 60.00 ft from the center of Section 27, T4N, R9E, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. TH S 89?24?45? W 1257.00 ft to the southeast corner of said ‘Lake Waldon Village II? and the southwest corner of said ‘Sashabaw Orchard Acres?. TH N 00?40?33? W 1025.96 ft (recorded as S 00?50?56? E 1026.20 ft) along ‘Lake Waldon Village II? condominium and said ‘Sashabaw Orchard Acres? Subdivision to the southwesterly corner of ‘Waldon Pond Townhomes? Condominium, Oakland County Condominium Plan No. 1126; TH N 89?40?07? E (recorded as S 89?34?12? W) 682.12 ft along the south line of ‘Waldon Pond Townhomes? Condominium; TH S 00?20?47? E. 363.05 ft to a point on the north line of Lot 3 of said ‘Sashabaw Orchard Acres?; TH N 89?24?13? E 586.22 ft along the north line of said Lot 3 to the Northeast corner thereof also being the westerly 60.00 ft right of way line of Sashabaw Road; TH S 00?07?32? W (recorded south) 660.00 ft along said westerly right of way line to the point of beginning. Containing 24.81 acres and subject to any easements and restrictions of record.
Tax ID Numbers 08-27-100-017, 08-27-100-024, 08-27100-025, 08-27-100-026 and 08-27-100-027
And
Part of the SW ? of Section 27, T4N, R9E, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, being described as beginning at a point on the westerly 60 ft right of way line of Sashabaw Road located N 00?03?50? W 1664.37 ft along the north-south line of Section 27 and S. 89?56?10? W 60.00 ft from the south ? corner of Section 27, T4N, R9E, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan; TH the following three courses along the north right of way line of Baypointe Blvd also being the northerly line of ‘Links of Independence? Condominium, Oakland County Condominium Plan No. 1424, 1) S 89?36?02? W 113.75 ft; 2) Along a curve to the right 92.41 ft, said curve having a radius of 490.00 ft, a central angle of 10?48?20? and a long chord bearing N 84?59?48? W 92.27 ft; 3) N 79?35?39? W 75.83 ft; TH N 00?03?50? W 212.60 ft; TH N 53?01?41? W 150.04 ft; TH N 44?14?18? W 272.62 ft; TH N 00?03?50? W 432.37 ft; TH S 89?24?45? W 666.78 ft; TH S 89?39?33? W 325.10 ft; TH N 00?20?27? W 33.00 ft to the south line of ‘Lake Waldon Village II? Condominium, Oakland County Condominium Plan No. 852; TH N 89?39?33? E 325.03 ft to the southeast corner of said ‘Lake Waldon Village II? and the southwest corner of Lot 1, ‘Sashabaw Orchard Acres?, a subdivision of part of the E ? of the NW ? of Section 27, T4N, R9E, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, Recorded in Liber 61 of Plats, Page 43, Oakland County Records; TH N 89?24?45? E 1257.00 ft (recorded as N 89?46?00? W 1256.08 ft) along the south line of said Lot 1 to the southeast corner thereof also being the westerly 60 ft right of way line of Sashabaw Road; TH S 00?03?50? E 990.52 ft along said westerly 60 ft right of way line to the point of beginning. Containing 11.49 acres and subject to easements and restrictions of record.
Tax ID Number 08-27-300-027

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on July 20, 2010, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a Second Reading and Adoption of a Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance, as follows:
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 83A-10-01
TEXT AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE
An Ordinance to amend THE township zoning Ordinance no. 83, being chapter 50 of the Charter Township of Independence code, for the purposes of AMENDING SECTION 50-4 TO ADD A DEFINITION OF THE TERM ‘MOTOR VEHICLE FUELING STATION? AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-539 TO ALLOW MOTOR VEHICLE FUELING STATIONS AS A SPECIAL LAND USE IN THE C-2 PLANNED SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
Ordinance Amendment. The Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance No. 83, as amended, being Chapter 50 of the Independence Charter Township Code, is amended such that the following definition of ‘motor vehicle fueling station? shall be added, in alphabetical order, to the existing definitions contained Article I, ‘In General,? Section 50-4, ‘Definitions?:
Motor vehicle fueling station means a facility limited to retail sales of gasoline, motor oil, lubricants, and travel aides, and may include convenience food and beverages, but shall not include a restaurant and/or drive-through facility.
Section 2 of Ordinance
Ordinance Amendment. The Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance No. 83, as amended, being Chapter 50 of the Independence Charter Township Code, is amended such that Article III, ‘Districts,? Division 14, ‘C-2 Planned Shopping Center,? Section 50-539, ‘Special Land Uses in Accordance With Section 50-848? shall read as follows:
Section 50-539. Special Land Uses in Accordance With Section 50-848.
The following special land uses shall be permitted in the C-2 planned shopping center district subject to the requirements and standards of section 50-848 and all other standards of this chapter:
(1)??’Any permitted principal use that exceeds 75,000 square feet in gross floor area;
(2)??’Drive-through restaurants;
(3)??’Bar/lounge;
(4)??’Hotels and motels; and
(5) Motor vehicle fueling stations that are incidental to principal retail use located within a planned shopping center, subject to all of the following:
(a) The portion of the site occupied by the motor vehicle fueling station shall not exceed five percent (5%) or one (1) acre, whichever is less, of the planned shopping center site.
(b) A single building servicing the fuel islands that does not exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet in size shall be permitted.
(c) Access to the motor vehicle fueling station shall be provided solely from drives which are internal to the planned shopping center. Separate access from the motor vehicle fueling station to a public road shall be prohibited.
(d) Vehicular access to and circulation within the motor vehicle fueling station site shall control the flow of traffic and be arranged in a manner that will not create a hazard to motorists and pedestrians.
(e) Canopy and building design and materials shall be compatible with and visually complement the design of the planned shopping center. All sides of the building shall be of a consistent architectural style and constructed of similar materials.
(f) Exterior lighting shall comply with the standards set forth in Section 50-851(i). Canopy lighting shall be recessed.
(g) In addition to meeting all applicable requirements of Section 50-846, the perimeter boundary of the fueling station site shall be defined with curbing and landscaping.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Severability. If any section, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be declared to be unconstitutional, void, illegal or ineffective by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such section, clause or provision declared to be unconstitutional, void or illegal shall thereby cease to be a part of this Ordinance, but the remainder of this Ordinance shall stand and be in full force and effect.
Section 4 of Ordinance
Savings. Except as expressly set forth above, the Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired, or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they were commenced.
Section 5 of Ordinance
Effective. This ordinance shall be effective on the date provided by applicable law following publication.
Section 6 of Ordinance
Enactment. This ordinance is declared to have been enacted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting called and held on the 20th day of July, 2010, and ordered to be given publication in the manner prescribed by law.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
Introduced: 5/18/2010
Adopted: 7/20/2010
Published: 5/26/2010 and 7/28/2010
Effective: 8/4/2010

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
JULY 20, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:40 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wallace, Carson, Lohmeier
Absent: Wagner, Rosso, Petterson
4. The Agenda was amended to remove item number 7 and added Closed Session to review Attorney’s Opinion.
5. Public Forum opened and citizens were given an opportunity to address the Board. No one addressed the Board.
6. Check Run was pulled from the Consent Agenda.
7. Approved Second Reading and Adoption of a Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to Permit Motor Vehicle Fueling Stations as a Special Land Use in the C-2 Planned Shopping Center District.
8. Approved Second Reading and Adoption of an Amendment to the Links of Independence PUD
9. Plante and Moran presented 2009 Audit Report
10. Mr. Bart Clark, Operations Review Task Force, gave an update of findings.
11. Approved motion to extend meeting past 10:00 p.m.
12. Approved motion to reinstate Arlene Weber as Custodian for the Library, effective July 21, 2010.
13. Approved motion to award bid for reversible soccer jerseys to YYB Shirts at a price not to exceed $9,800.00.
14. Approved motion to award bid for Recreation Guide to Print Comm at a price not to exceed $8,159.
15. Approved payment to Springfield Township pursuant to Soft Water Lake Sewer Extension Agreement for $65,034.50 to be paid from Sewer Fund.
16. Approved motion to enter into Closed Session to discuss attorney’s opinion at 11:34 p.m.
17. Entered into open session at 12:30 a.m.
18. Approved motion determining agreement with Triumph Telecom is invalid.
19. Meeting adjourned at 12:30 a.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 7/28/10

NOTICE OF ELECTION ?
PRIMARY ELECTION AUGUST 3, 2010
IN
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
To the Qualified Electors:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Primary Election will be held in
Charter Township of Independence
County of Oakland, State of Michigan
TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2010
THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN
FROM 7:00 A.M. UNTIL 8:00 P.M.
ALL POLLING PLACES ARE HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
BRAILLE AND AUDIO VERSIONS OF VOTING INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE
AT THE POLLING PLACES LISTED BELOW:
PRECINCT NUMBERS POLLING LOCATION
Precinct 1 Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church
6805 Bluegrass Drive
Precincts 2 & 6 North Sashabaw Elementary
5290 Maybee Road
Precinct 3 St. Trinity Lutheran Church
7925 Sashabaw Road
Precinct 4 Free Methodist Church
5482 Winell @ Maybee Road
Precinct 5 Pine Knob Elementary
6020 Sashabaw Road
Precinct 7 Independence Elementary
6850 Hubbard Road
Precinct 8 Clarkston Elementary
6595 Waldon Road
Precinct 9 Clarkston Methodist Church
6600 Waldon Road
Precinct 10 Clarkston Community Church
6300 Clarkston Road
Precinct 11 First Congregational Church
5449 Clarkston Road
Precincts 12 & 15 Bailey Lake Elementary
8051 Pine Knob Road
Precinct 13 Maranatha Baptist Church
5790 Flemings Lake Road
Precinct 14 Oakland Woods Baptist Church
5628 Maybee Road
FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOMINATING CANDIDATES OF ALL PARTICIPATING POLITICAL PARTIES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES:
STATE: Governor
CONGRESSIONAL: Representative in Congress, 8th District
LEGISLATIVE: State Senator, 12th District, and State Representative, 44th District
COUNTY County Commissioner, 4th District and 1st District
JUDICIAL Judge of Probate Court for Oakland County’Non-Incumbent Position
AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING DELEGATES TO THE COUNTY CONVENTION OF THE REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC PARTIES
AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS:
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION MILLAGE RENEWAL
OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL
LIBRARY MILLAGE RENEWAL
POLICE MILLAGE RENEWAL
POLICE MILLAGE (ADDITIONAL)
Full text of the ballot proposals and Absentee Ballots may be requested from:
Independence Township Clerk’s Office
6483 Waldon Center Drive
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 625-5111 x 233
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
COUNTY TREASURER’S STATEMENT AS REQUIRED
BY ACT NO. 62 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1933
AS AMENDED
I, Andrew E. Meisner, County Treasurer of the County of Oakland, State of Michigan, do hereby certify that according to the records in my office, as of June 17, 2010, the total of all voted increases in the tax rate limitation above the 18 mills established by Section 6 of Article IX of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 affecting taxable property in the Township of Independence, in said County, is as follows:
LOCAL UNIT VOTED INCREASE YEARS INCREASE EFFECTIVE
Township of Independence 3.1688 December, 2008 (4 years)
.4494 December, 2009 (10 years)
0.1 2008-2017 Incl.
Clarkston Community 19.2491 2006 – 2015
Schools (Non-Homestead)
Lake Orion Community 18.00 2005 -2014 Incl.
Schools (Non-Homestead)
2.25 2006 ? 2014 Incl.
Waterford School District 18.00 2004 – 2013 Incl.
County School District Of
Oakland County 3.6483 Unlimited
County of Oakland .25 2002 to 2011 Incl.
Oakland Community 1.00 Unlimited
College .80 2002 to 2011 Incl.
Dated: June 17, 2010
Andrew E. Meisner, Treasurer
Oakland County
Published: 7/21/2010

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
July 13, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wallace, Carson, Wagner, Lohmeier
Absent: Rosso, Petterson
4. The Agenda was approved as originally submitted and posted.
5. Public Forum opened and citizens were given an opportunity to address the Board. No one addressed the Board.
6. Ms. Shaver from Assessing was unavailable and did not present a report on foreclosure activity.
7. Ms. Hendricks presented a follow-up of budgets for 2011 and presently the Township is looking at a 2011 deficit. The Board requested that all budget adjustments for 2010 be brought in order to move into 2011.
8. Approved motion to have Supervisor meet with HR Director to use his budget assumptions in conjunction with projections from union negotiations.
9. Chief Ronk presented his budget for 2010-2011, 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 in conjunction with his expected staffing.
10. Discussion on the expense for the July 4th festivities and it was requested that Chief Ronk ascertain the total cost and what parts could be continued.
11. Susan Hendricks gave an overview of the quarterly report with a summary review.
12. The Supervisor advised that he would come back to the Board with a proposed budget.
13. Statements and Correspondence.
14. The regular meeting adjourned at 9:47 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Published: 7/21/2010 Township Clerk

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following cases:
Case #10-0015 Stewart, John, Petitioner for Clarkston Community Church
APPLICANT REQUESTS A VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-838 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT 2 ADDITIONAL GROUND SIGNS PLUS ADDITIONAL SQ FT TO BE CONSIDERED
6300 Clarkston Rd., R-1A, 13.51 Acres
Clarkston Community Church/Oakland Christian School
08-21-181-004
Case #10-0016 Taylor, Gary, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS A USE VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 2, SECTIONS 50-170 THROUGH 50-173 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR AN ALLEGED PRE-EXISTING COMMERCIAL USE IN A RESIDENTIAL ZONE
6071 Mary Sue St., R-IA, 4.74 Acres
08-26-151-016
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

official notice
charter township of independence
public notice
The Charter Township of Independence July Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall Office on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 9:00 am. this office is located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346.
Sincerely
Beverly shave, CMAE3
Independence Township Assessor
248-625-8114

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
JULY 6, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Rosso, Wallace, Petterson, Carson, Wagner
Absent: Lohmeier
4. The Agenda was approved as submitted.
5. Approved motion to go into closed session to discuss union negotiations and pending litigation at 7:02 p.m.
6 Reconvened open session at 7:22 p.m.
7. Public Forum opened and citizens were given an opportunity to address the Board.
8. The following items were approved under the Consent Agenda:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2010 and June 8, 2010
b. Accounts Payable Check Run
c. Approval of 2nd and 3rd Stage Events at DTE Music Theater
d. Waiver of Application, Investigation and Fees for transfer of the Liquor License held by Palace Sports and Entertainment for use by DTE Energy Theater and approval of the transfer.
9. Approved motion to appoint Oakland County’s counsel to represent the Township in U.S. v Crest and Township Attorney to act as co-counsel.
10. Permission granted to hire Karen DeLorge as Clerk for DPW effective July 21, 2010 at $16.16 per hour.
11. Permission granted to post Custodian position at Library.
12. Ms. Richardson, DPW, gave presentations on Capital Improvement Plan and Budget, with further discussion on water and sewer rates postponed.
13. Approved motion to extend meeting past 10:00 p.m.
14. Discussion on E-Verify Policy.
15. Discussion on Parks & Recreation Management.
16. Regular Meeting Minutes of June 15, 2010 were approved.
17. Statements and Correspondence
18. The regular meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 7/14/2010

PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the August 3, 2010 Primary Election has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at the Independence Township Hall Board Meeting Room, located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI, 48346
The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer program used to record and count the votes cast at the election meets the requirements of law.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence
Published: 7/7/2010

PUBLIC NOTICE
Consumer Confidence Report with 2009 Water Quality Results was mailed June 21, 2010 to all water customers. If you do not receive your copy, you can pick one up at the Department of Public Works, 6050 Flemings Lake Road. Normal business hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. The report can also be viewed on the township website www.twp.independence.mi.us.
SHELAGH VANDERVEEN, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence

At a regular meeting of the Independence Township Board held on June 15, 2010, the Board authorized a First Reading of a Second Amendment to Ordinance Granting the Liberty Planned Unit Development, as follows:
SECOND AMENDMENT TO
ORDINANCE GRANTING
THE LIBERTY
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 83, as amended, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, being Chapter 50 of the Independence Charter Township Code, for the purposes of providing amended regulations and criteria applicable to certain portions of the Liberty Planned Unit Development.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
On October 16, 2001, the Ordinance Granting Liberty Planned Unit Development, (the ‘Original Ordinance Granting Liberty PUD?), was adopted as a map and text amendment to the Township’s Zoning Ordinance. On March 14, 2004, the Original Ordinance Granting Liberty PUD was amended by the Amended Ordinance Granting Liberty Planned Unit Development. The Township has been requested and has determined to amend certain regulations and criteria applicable to the residential portion of the Liberty PUD adjacent to the golf course. Accordingly, in order to incorporate and combine both the present and past amendments into the Original Ordinance Granting Liberty PUD, Section 2 of the Original Ordinance Granting Liberty PUD is hereby amended to read as follows:
This amendment to the Zoning Ordinance is granted subject to, and all improvement and use of the property described on the attached Property Description Exhibit shall be subject to and in conformity with the following:
(A) Chapter 50, Article II, Division 22 of the Independence Township Code of Ordinances, as amended.
(B) The PUD Plans for the Liberty Planned Unit Development, inclusive of Elevation Drawings, Phasing Plans, and Plan Sheet Nos. 1 through 22, L-1 through L-5, and Liberty Center Alternative A & B, only as approved by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees on October 16, 2001 and amended by the following: (i) the plans listed in Paragraph 3(a) of the Amendment to Development Agreement for Liberty Planned Unit Development, dated March 16, 2004; and (ii) the Links of Independence plans, inclusive of elevation drawings, architectural details and plan sheet nos. __________________, only as approved by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees on ________________, 2010. All of the plans referenced in this subsection (B) are referred to in this Agreement as the ‘Site Plans.?
(C) The Permit Conditions for the Liberty Planned Unit Development, dated October 16, 2001, as amended on March 16, 2004, and as amended on the date of adoption of this Ordinance.
(E) The Development Agreement for the Liberty Planned Unit Development, dated October 16, 2001, as amended on March 16, 2004, and as amended on the date of adoption of this Ordinance.
(F) The Agreement for Liberty Planned Unit Development to Participate in the Sashabaw Corridor Public Drainage System, dated October 16, 2001.
(G) Any and all conditions of the approval of the Independence Township Board of Trustees and Planning Commission pertaining to the Development as reflected in the official minutes of such meetings.
(H) Recordation with the Oakland County Register of Deeds office of an affidavit by the owner of the Property prior to commencement of construction and prior to the sale or lease of any portion of the Property, containing the legal description of the entire project, specifying the date of approval of the Liberty Planned Unit Development and amendment thereto, and declaring that all future development of the Property has been authorized, restricted and required to be carried out only in accordance with the Ordinance Granting Liberty Planned Unit Development and the PUD Documents referenced therein. Such an affidavit shall be recorded with the original approval of the planned unit development and any subsequent amendments to such approval.
(I) All applicable Township ordinances and all Township design standards for the Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District, of which this Planned Unit Development is a part.
Published: 6/23/10 Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT
Northern Parcel Description:
Part of the Northwest ? of the Southwest ? of Section 27, and part of the East ? of the Southeast ? of Section 28, T-4-N, R-9-E, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, beginning at the West ? corner of Section 27, thence N 89?39?33″ E 1336.68 feet (recorded N 89?34?50″ E 1337.47 feet) along the South line of ‘Lake Waldon Village II? Condominium, Oakland County Condominium Plan No. 852, to the Southwest corner of ‘Sashabaw Orchard Acres?; a subdivision of part of the East ? of the Northwest ? of Section 27, T-4-N, R-9-E, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, recorded in Liber 61 of Plats, Page 43, Oakland County Records; thence N 89?24?45″ E 1257.00 feet (recorded N 89?46’ E along the South line of said ‘Sashabaw Orchard Acres? to a point on the West right of way line of Sashabaw Road, thence along said line S 00?03?33″ E 1127.52 feet, thence S 89?36?02″ W 300.00 feet, thence N 16?59?32″ E 112.28 feet, thence along a curve to the left, 152.62 feet, said curve having a radius of 640.00 feet, a central angle of 13?39?48″ and a long chord bearing of N 83?40?02″ W 152.26 feet, thence 89?36?02″ W 65.66 feet, thence S 02?29?25″ E 125.08 feet, thence S 89?36?02″ W 788.71 feet; thence S 89?38?30″ W 1327.45 feet to a point on the West line of Section 27, thence N 89?17?00″ W 1310.07 feet to a point on the East line of ‘Spring Lake North? Liber 230, Pages 18-24, Oakland County Records, thence along said line N 00?10?21″ W 1104.50 feet to a point on East-West ? line; thence along said line N 89?52?19″ E 1313.30 feet to the Point of Beginning. Excepting a parcel of land conveyed to Independence Township located in the North ? of the Southwest ? of said Section 27, being described as follows: Beginning at a point located N 89?39?33″ E 1011.64 feet, along the South line of ‘Lake Waldon Village II? Condominium, Oakland County Condominium Plan No. 852, and S 00?20?27′ E 33.00 feet, from the West ? corner of Section 27, T-4-N, R-9-E, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, thence N. 89?39?33″ 325.10 feet, thence N 89?24?45″ E 666.78 feet, thence S 00?03?50″ E 432.37 feet, thence S 44?14?18″ E 272.62 feet, thence S 53?01?41″ E 150.04 feet, thence S 00?03?50″ E 201.34 feet (recorded as 201.21 feet); thence along a curve to the left 139.41 feet, said curve having a radius of 700.00 feet, a central angle of 11?24?38″ and a long chord bearing of N 84?41?39″ W 139.18 feet, thence S 89?36?02″ W 59.93 feet, thence N 00?04?13″ W 99.48 feet, thence N 18?43?22″ W 85.00 feet, thence N 53?10?33″ W 40.00 feet, thence N 82?21?28″ W 65.00 feet, thence 44?11?44″ W 90.00 feet, thence N 60?26?01″ W 120.00 feet, thence N 53?33’ 40″ W 283.32 feet, thence N 65?45?48″ W 235.84 feet, thence N 33?23?56″ W 100.00 feet, thence N 53?55?35″ W 105.97 feet, thence S 83?57?23″ W 65.97 feet, thence N 79?28?30″ W 49.62 feet, thence N 26?55?30″ W 40.07 feet, thence N 58?31?26″ W 101.08 feet, thence N 10?07?16″ W 61.06 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 89.99 acres and subject to any easements and restrictions of record.
Southern Parcel Description:
Part of the East ? of the Southeast ? of Section 28 and part of the West ? of the Southwest ? of Section 27, T-4-N, R-9-E, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, beginning at the Southeast corner of Section 28, thence along the South Section line S 89?45?13″ W 1305.32 feet, thence N 00?10?21″ W 1348.20 feet along the East subdivision line of ‘Spring Lake South?, Liber 214, Pages 24-27, Oakland County Records, thence S 89?17?00″ E 1309.47 feet, thence N 89?38?30″ E 669.77 feet, thence S 00?15’ 42″ W 1326.40 feet to a point on the South line of Section 27, thence along said line S 89?39?15″ W 663.71 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 75.37 acres and subject to the rights of the public and any governmental unit in any part of the land taken, used or deeded for road purposes and subject to easements and restrictions of record.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT
LIBERTY PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT
All of Lots 1, 2, 3 and part of Lots 4 & 5, ‘Sashabaw Orchard Acres?. A subdivision of part of the E ? of the NW ? of Section 27, T4N, R9E, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Recorded in Liber 61 of Plats, Page 43, Oakland County Records and part of the SW ? of Section 27, T4N, R9E, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan being described as beginning at a point on the westerly 60 ft right of way line of Sashabaw Road located S 89?24?45? W 60.00 ft from the center of Section 27, T4N, R9E, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. TH S 89?24?45? W 1257.00 ft to the southeast corner of said ‘Lake Waldon Village II? and the southwest corner of said ‘Sashabaw Orchard Acres?. TH N 00?40?33? W 1025.96 ft (recorded as S 00?50?56? E 1026.20 ft) along ‘Lake Waldon Village II? condominium and said ‘Sashabaw Orchard Acres? Subdivision to the southwesterly corner of ‘Waldon Pond Townhomes? Condominium, Oakland County Condominium Plan No. 1126; TH N 89?40?07? E (recorded as S 89?34?12? W) 682.12 ft along the south line of ‘Waldon Pond Townhomes? Condominium; TH S 00?20?47? E. 363.05 ft to a point on the north line of Lot 3 of said ‘Sashabaw Orchard Acres?; TH N 89?24?13? E 586.22 ft along the north line of said Lot 3 to the Northeast corner thereof also being the westerly 60.00 ft right of way line of Sashabaw Road; TH S 00?07?32? W (recorded south) 660.00 ft along said westerly right of way line to the point of beginning. Containing 24.81 acres and subject to any easements and restrictions of record.
Tax ID Numbers 08-27-100-017, 08-27-100-024, 08-27100-025, 08-27-100-026 and 08-27-100-027
And
Part of the SW ? of Section 27, T4N, R9E, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, being described as beginning at a point on the westerly 60 ft right of way line of Sashabaw Road located N 00?03?50? W 1664.37 ft along the north-south line of Section 27 and S. 89?56?10? W 60.00 ft from the south ? corner of Section 27, T4N, R9E, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan; TH the following three courses along the north right of way line of Baypointe Blvd also being the northerly line of ‘Links of Independence? Condominium, Oakland County Condominium Plan No. 1424, 1) S 89?36?02? W 113.75 ft; 2) Along a curve to the right 92.41 ft, said curve having a radius of 490.00 ft, a central angle of 10?48?20? and a long chord bearing N 84?59?48? W 92.27 ft; 3) N 79?35?39? W 75.83 ft; TH N 00?03?50? W 212.60 ft; TH N 53?01?41? W 150.04 ft; TH N 44?14?18? W 272.62 ft; TH N 00?03?50? W 432.37 ft; TH S 89?24?45? W 666.78 ft; TH S 89?39?33? W 325.10 ft; TH N 00?20?27? W 33.00 ft to the south line of ‘Lake Waldon Village II? Condominium, Oakland County Condominum Plan No. 852; TH N 89?39?33? E 325.03 ft to the southeast corner of said ‘Lake Waldon Village II? and the southwest corner of Lot 1, ‘Sashabaw Orchard Acres?, a subdivision of part of the E ? of the NW ? of Section 27, T4N, R9E, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, Recorded in Liber 61 of Plats, Page 43, Oakland County Records; TH N 89?24?45? E 1257.00 ft (recorded as N 89?46?00? W 1256.08 ft) along the south line of said Lot 1 to the southeast corner thereof also being the westerly 60 ft right of way line of Sashabaw Road; TH S 00?03?50? E 990.52 ft along said westerly 60 ft right of way line to the point of beginning. Containing 11.49 acres and subject to easements and restrictions of record.
Tax ID Number 08-27-300-027

NOTICE OF
CLOSE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2010, FOR
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP,
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
To the qualified electors of Independence Township, County of Oakland, State of Michigan:
Notice is hereby given that the Independence Township Clerk’s Office will be open Tuesday, July 6, 2010, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving applications for the registration of the qualified electors in Independence Township not already registered.
The August 3, 2010 Primary Election will be conducted in all voting precincts of Independence Township for the purpose of nominating candidates of all participating parties for the following offices:
STATE Governor
CONGRESSIONAL Representative in Congress, 8th District
LEGISLATIVE State Senator, 12th District, and State Representative, 44th District
COUNTY County Commissioner, 4th District and 1st District
JUDICIAL Judge of Probate Court for Oakland County ? Non-Incumbent Position
and for the purpose of electing delegates to County Convention of the Republican and Democratic Parties, and for the purpose of voting on the following proposals:
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Millage Renewal
Oakland Community College Renewal Proposal
Library Millage Renewal
Police Millage Renewal
Police Millage (Additional)
Full text of the proposals may be obtained from:
Shelagh VanderVeen
Independence Township Clerk’s Office
6483 Waldon Center Drive
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 625-5111
Published: 6/23/2010

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
JUNE 15, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Lohmeier, Wallace, Petterson, Carson, Wagner
Absent: Rosso
3. The Agenda was amended by moving item #7 to #5.
4. Public Forum opened and citizens were given an opportunity to address the Board.
5. The minutes of May 18, 2010, were approved under the Consent Agenda.
6. DTE Second Sound Stage was postponed for further review and clarification.
7. The Parks and Master Plan update was presented and Carlisle Wortman was directed to continue the update, confer with the Task Force and report back to the Board.
8. Approved First Reading of an Amendment to the Links of Independence PUD.
9. Awarded bid for Clintonville Road Safety Path to Italia Construction, Inc., in the amount of $191,248.90.
10. Approved purchase of Backup Software from ARX in the amount of $4,588.35.
11. Approved posting of Clerk position in DPW.
12. Approved Fireworks on Lake Oakland.
13. Approved Fireworks at Clintonwood Park.
14. Approved Accounts Payable Check Run.
15. Approved Agreement for Professional Services and Grant Application for Wellhead Protection.
16. Statements and Correspondence
17. The regular meeting adjourned at 10:22 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 6/23/2010

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following cases:
Case #10-0011 Newmyer, John, Petitioner for Britton, Charles and Linda
APPLICANT REQUESTS 16? REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT COVERED DECK
6455 Waldon Woods Dr., R-1A
Waldon Woods Sub, Lot 35
08-28-101-010
Case #10-0012 Whittinghill, Richarda, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 8? FRONT YARD (2ND FRONT) SETBACK VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT COVERED PORCH
5142 Maybee Rd., R-1A
Stevens Farm Sub, Part of Lot 9
08-26-452-018
Case #10-0013 House, Kevin, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 40? FRONT YARD (2ND FRONT) SETBACK VARIANCE PLUS 458 SQ FT SIZE VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTIONS 50-890 AND 50-837 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT ATTACHED GARAGE
4909 Algonquin Blvd., R-1A
Thendara Park Country Club
08-12-303-027
Case #10-0014 Allied Signs, Petitioner for Taco Bell
APPLICANT REQUESTS 1? HEIGHT VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-838 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT 7? MENU BOARD
6584 Dixie Highway, C-3
Taco Bell
08-32-226-022
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
JUNE 8, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Lohmeier, Wallace, Rosso, Petterson, Carson
Absent: Wagner
3. Approved motion to appoint Mr. Rosso chair for this meeting
4. The Agenda was amended by adding item #9, Modification to Budget Process
5. Public Forum opened at 7:42 p.m. and closed at 7:44 p.m
6. Presentation by Mr. Daddow was postponed
7. Bev Shaver, Assessor, and Susan Hendricks, Finance, gave Revenue Projections for 2011-2013
8. Bev Shaver, Assessor, presented report on the Michigan Tax Tribunal Board of Review
9. Review of Assessing Department’s Budget
10. Review of Library’s Budget
11. Review of Water and Sewer Budgets
12. Update of Building Department projects by Dave Belcher
13. Update of Parks & Rec & Seniors projects by Kelly Hyer
14. Authorized posting of Senior Coordinator position
15. Discussion on Capital Improvement Plan.
16. Monthly Budget update by Susan Hendricks
17. Presentation on modification to Budget Process by Curt Carson
18. Statements and Correspondence
19. The regular meeting adjourned at 11:23 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 6/16/10

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
JUNE 1, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Lohmeier, Wallace, Rosso, Petterson, Carson, Wagner
Absent: None
3. The Agenda was amended by moving the Closed Session to the end of New Business.
4. Public Forum
5. The following Consent Agenda items were approved:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes of May 4, 2010 and May 11, 2010
b. Accounts Payable Check Run, including two HRC checks for CIA
c. Annual Membership Dues to MTA
6. Township Attorney gave a status report on completion of the Morgan Lake Ridge Paving
7. Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director gave survey results for grocery store at White Lake Commons
8. Approved Liquor License for Buck Shots Bar and Grill at 7048 Andersonville Road
9. Authorized bid process for Senior Center Van
10. Tabled posting of replacement position for Senior Coordinator
11. Approved HR Director as full-time employee
12. Update report on Telecom negotiations
13. Approved motion to continue meeting past 10:00 p.m.
14. Approved motion to go into Closed Session to discuss pending litigation
15. Reopened Regular Meeting at 10:52 p.m.
16. Statements and Correspondence
17. Meeting adjourned at 11:07 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 6/9/2010

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on May 18, 2010, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a First Reading of a Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. The following is the proposed Ordinance Amendment:
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 83A-10-____
TEXT AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE
An Ordinance to amend THE township zoning Ordinance no. 83, being chapter 50 of the Charter Township of Independence code, for the purposes of AMENDING SECTION 50-4 TO ADD A DEFINITION OF THE TERM ‘MOTOR VEHICLE FUELING STATION? AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-539 TO ALLOW MOTOR VEHICLE FUELING STATIONS AS A SPECIAL LAND USE IN THE C-2 PLANNED SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
Ordinance Amendment. The Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance No. 83, as amended, being Chapter 50 of the Independence Charter Township Code, is amended such that the following definition of ‘motor vehicle fueling station? shall be added, in alphabetical order, to the existing definitions contained Article I, ‘In General,? Section 50-4, ‘Definitions?:
Motor vehicle fueling station means a facility limited to retail sales of gasoline, motor oil, lubricants, and travel aides, and may include convenience food and beverages, but shall not include a restaurant and/or drive-through facility.
Section 2 of Ordinance
Ordinance Amendment. The Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance No. 83, as amended, being Chapter 50 of the Independence Charter Township Code, is amended such that Article III, ‘Districts,? Division 14, ‘C-2 Planned Shopping Center,? Section 50-539, ‘Special Land Uses in Accordance With Section 50-848? shall read as follows:
Section 50-539. Special Land Uses in Accordance With Section 50-848.
The following special land uses shall be permitted in the C-2 planned shopping center district subject to the requirements and standards of section 50-848 and all other standards of this chapter:
(1)??’Any permitted principal use that exceeds 75,000 square feet in gross floor area;
(2)??’Drive-through restaurants;
(3)??’Bar/lounge;
(4)??’Hotels and motels; and
(5) Motor vehicle fueling stations that are incidental to principal retail use located within a planned shopping center, subject to all of the following:
(a) The portion of the site occupied by the motor vehicle fueling station shall not exceed five percent (5%) or one (1) acre, whichever is less, of the planned shopping center site.
(b) A single building servicing the fuel islands that does not exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet in size shall be permitted.
(c) Access to the motor vehicle fueling station shall be provided solely from drives which are internal to the planned shopping center. Separate access from the motor vehicle fueling station to a public road shall be prohibited.
(d) Vehicular access to and circulation within the motor vehicle fueling station site shall control the flow of traffic and be arranged in a manner that will not create a hazard to motorists and pedestrians.
(e) Canopy and building design and materials shall be compatible with and visually complement the design of the planned shopping center. All sides of the building shall be of a consistent architectural style and constructed of similar materials.
(f) Exterior lighting shall comply with the standards set forth in Section 50-851(i). Canopy lighting shall be recessed.
(g) In addition to meeting all applicable requirements of Section 50-846, the perimeter boundary of the fueling station site shall be defined with curbing and landscaping.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Severability. If any section, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be declared to be unconstitutional, void, illegal or ineffective by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such section, clause or provision declared to be unconstitutional, void or illegal shall thereby cease to be a part of this Ordinance, but the remainder of this Ordinance shall stand and be in full force and effect.
Section 4 of Ordinance
Savings. Except as expressly set forth above, the Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired, or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they were commenced.
Section 5 of Ordinance
Effective. This ordinance shall be effective on the date provided by applicable law following publication.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
Published: 5/26/2010

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
MAY 18, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Lohmeier, Wallace, Rosso, Petterson, Carson
Absent: Wagner
3. The Agenda was amended by moving #2 to #1under New Business.
4. The public forum opened at and closed with no one speaking
5. The following Consent Agenda items were approved:
a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of April 20, 1020
b. Approval of Insurance Policy for On-Call Fire Fighters
6. Dan Stencil from Oakland County Parks and Recreation gave a presentation on their park system and upcoming millage campaign
7. Approved First Reading of a Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance to Permit Motor Vehicle Fueling Stations as a Special Land Use in the C-2 Planned Shopping Center District
8. Susan Hendricks presented a review of 2009 and 2010 actual financial data
9. Treasurer Carson presented the 2010 First Quarter Investment Report
10. Approved Accounts Payable Check run except MMRMA and HRC
11. Scheduling departments for budget meetings
12. Statements and Correspondence
13. The meeting adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 5/26/2010

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
MAY 11, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Lohmeier, Wallace, Rosso, Petterson, Carson
Absent: Wagner
3. The Agenda was amended by moving #6 to #2.
4. The public forum opened at 7:35 p.m. and closed at 7:35 p.m.
5. Linda Richardson, DPW Director, presented recommendations for cost recovery.
6. Bart Clark, Operations Review Task Force, presented an update of their review of Parks and Recreation and Seniors.
7. Approved Letter of Understanding with AFSCME and amend budget to staff Building Department, with appropriate budget adjustments.
8. Linda Richardson, DPW Director, led discussion on water and sewer rates.
9. Approved motion to continue services of recycling at DPW.
10. Discussion on negotiations with consultants.
11. Update of YTD 2010 budget was postponed to next regularly scheduled meeting.
12. Set scheduling for budgets for next regularly scheduled meeting.
13. Statements and Correspondence.
14. Approved motion to go into closed session to discuss Union negotiations at 9:37 p.m.
15. Came into open session at 10:35 p.m.
16. The meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 5/19/2010

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
MAY 4, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Lohmeier, Wallace, Rosso, Petterson, Wagner, Carson
Absent: None
3. The Agenda was approved as amended by adding discussion on Carlisle Wortman billing.
4. The public forum opened at 7:36 p.m. and closed at 7:39 p.m.
5. The following Consent Agenda was approved with the removal of the Accounts Payable Check Run:
a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of April 6, 2010 and April 13, 2010.
b. Purchase of DPW Mower.
6. Discussed Intergovernmental Agreements with the City of the Village of Clarkston for Police, Fire and Library and authorized Township Attorney to review language of contracts and feasibility of quarterly payments.
7. Authorized Library to join MelCat resources sharing system.
8. Authorized bid award to EnergyChek and approved Resolution for the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Multi-Purpose Block Grant.
9. Approved Parks & Recreation Budget Adjustments for 2010.
10. Approved 2010 contract with Don’s Lil Johns for Porta Johns.
11. Awarded contract to Zambelli for Independence Day Celebration Fireworks.
12. Approved contract with Michigan Youth Flag Football for Parks and Recreation.
13. Approved motion to have Carlisle Wortman billing for Zoning Ordinance charged through Planning.
14. Approved Accounts Payable Check Run with the exception of HRC.
15. Statements and Correspondence.
16. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 5/12/201

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, June 2, 2010, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following case:
Case #10-0010 Cybul, Brian,Trustee, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 7? FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT GARAGE ADDITION AND PORCH (DUE TO FIRE)
6431 Wellesley Terrace, R-1A
Waterford Hill Manor, Lot 12
08-32-476-006
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, May 13. 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
File PC#2010-001
Tee Time Investments, L.L.C., Petitioner and Robertson Brothers Company, Petitioner
Conceptual Review for Amendment to PUD for Links of Independence
1) Split out 1.358 Acres for Maintenance Building for Golf Course
2) Replace thirteen (13), four (4) Plex Buildings, fifty-two (52) Units with thirty-seven (37) Free Standing Condominium Units/Single Family Homes Baypointe Blvd. and Timberstone Way, “Links of Independence” West side of Sashabaw Road between Waldon Road and Maybee Road 08-27-326-001 thru 08-27-326-159 Incl
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE ORDINANCE MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
APRIL 20, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Lohmeier, Wallace,
Rosso, Petterson, Wagner, Carson
Absent: None
3. The Agenda was approved as submitted.
4. The public forum opened at 7:31 p.m. and closed with no one speaking.
5. The following Consent Agenda was approved with the removal of the Accounts Payable Check Run:
a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2010
b. Approval of Liquor License Transfer ? Outback Steakhouse
6. Approved motion for the Township to renegotiate with Triumph Telecom and CMC, form a subcommittee to meet with the two providers and develop new proposals to bring to the Board.
7. Approved ballot language and millage rate for Police at 2.0547 for a period of four years.
8. Approved ballot language and millage for additional millage for Police at .8953 for a period of four years.
9. Approved ballot language and millage for Library at 0.691 of one mill for a period of four years.
10. Approved motion to sign two letters of endorsement from the Board in support of Police and Library Millages.
11. The motion to have the Supervisor pay for legal opinion failed.
12. Approved motion to extend meeting past 10:00 p.m.
13. Approved motion to provide tuition reimbursement of $2,076.00 for Assessing employee
14. Approved motion to reallocate full-time employee in Parks & Recreation
15. Approved Accounts Payable Check Run
16. Approved motion to allow the removal of the Rotary memorial from 90 N. Main Street to Depot Park provided the Township is supplied with adequate liability insurance
17. Statements and Correspondence
18. The meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 4/28/2010

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
APRIL 13, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:40 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Lohmeier, Wallace, Rosso, Petterson, Wagner, Carson
Absent: None
3. The Agenda was approved adding Revision of Budget Process Outline.
4. The public forum opened at 7:43 p.m. and closed at 7:45 p.m.
5. Discussion on Library and Police millage rates.
6. Discussion on fee/rate and cost recovery.
7. Discussion on structural changes and concepts with departments.
8. Finance presented an outline of a three year budget 2011-2013.
9. Report from Assessing on Board of Review results.
10. Update from Building and Parks & Recreation on projects, revenue and expenditures.
11. Approved motion to award printing of 2010 Recreation Guide to PrintComm for $8,036.00 and postage set at a price not to exceed $1,939.50
12. Review of projects in the Building Department
13. DPW presentation of capital improvement projects
14. Quarterly review of 2010 budget with necessary budget adjustments
15. Approved motion to extend meeting past 10:00 p.m.
16. Approved amendment to Budget Process Outline to add public hearing on budget and setting of millage rate in August and passage of budget in September
17. Approved motion to go into closed session for the purpose of discussing contract negotiations at 10:02 p.m.
18. Meeting came into open session at 10:15 p.m
19. Approved motion to accept Letter of Understanding with AFSCME presented by HR Director and authorize the Supervisor to sign such agreement
20. Meeting adjourned at 10:16 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 4/21/2010

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
APRIL 6, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Lohmeier, Wallace, Rosso, Petterson, Wagner
Absent: Carson
3. The Agenda was approved as submitted.
4. The public forum opened at 7:31 and closed at 7:37.
5. The following items were approved under the Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of March 9, 2010 and Special Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2010
b. Accounts Payable Check Run
c. Resolution ? Goose Nest Destruction on VanNorman Lake
d. Resolution ? Goose Nest Destruction on Greens Lake
e. Resolution ? Goose Nest Destruction on Lester Lake
f. Resolution ? Goose Nest Destruction on Heather Lake
g. Renewal of liability insurance with Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority
6. Public Hearing on Police and Library Millage opened at 7:38 p.m. and closed at 8:53 p.m.
7. Motion for outsourcing Building Department tied and, therefore, failed.
8. Approved motion to extend meeting past 10:00 p.m.
9. Presentation on Green Community.
10. Approved Plante & Moran 2009 Audit Fee Proposal.
11. Approved 2010 Chloride Dust Control Program.
12. Approved motion to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing Teamsters Union contract at 11:29 p.m.
13. Came into open session at 11:36 p.m.
14. Approved motion to hire expert witness for fact finding hearing and report to Board
15. Presentation of 2009 Year-End Investment Report by Munder Capital
16. Meeting adjourned at 11:37 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 4/14/10

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following cases:
Case #10-0007 Rea, Trisha, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 21? FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE PLUS 8? REAR YARD (ORDINARY HIGH WATER MARK) SETBACK VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION
4700 Hillcrest Dr., R-1A
Clintonside, Lots 12 & 13
08-31-427-061
Case #10-0008 Skrzycke, Ted, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 367 SQ. FT. SIZE VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-837 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION TO ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
6624 Roselawn Ave., R-1A,
Clarkston Park Sub, Lots 61, 62 and Part of 63
08-20-477-029
Case #10-0009 Galey, Robert W., Petitioner for Oakland Woods Baptist Church
APPLICANT REQUESTS 14? FRONT YARD (ROAD RIGHT OF WAY) SETBACK VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO EXTEND EXISTING CANOPY
5628 Maybee Rd., R-1R, 5.01 Acres
08-27-400-021
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing on April 6, 2010, at the Independence Township Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI, 48346, at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of hearing comments and discussing the upcoming Police and Library millages.
Individuals in the audience will have the opportunity to address the Township Board.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.
Published: 3/31/10

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
MARCH 16, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Lohmeier, Wallace,
Rosso, Petterson, Wagner, Carson
Absent: None
3. The Agenda was approved with the addition of an item, Public Hearing for April 6, 2010, on millage rates.
4. The public forum opened with Lisa McCoy, Jim O’Neill, Mike Clark, Rick Gutowski and Bob Roth addressing the Board.
5. The following items were approved under the Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of February 2, 2010, February 16, 2010, February 23, 2010, and March 2, 2010
b. Accounts Payable Check Run
c. Resolution ? Deer Lake Goose Roundup
d. Resolution to withdraw Metro Net Library Consortium Membership
e. Clinton River Watershed Council Membership Renewal
f. (removed to end of meeting)
g. Resolution for Clarkston Schools Instrumental Music Association to be recognized as a non-profit organization for the purpose of obtaining a charitable gaming license
6. Approved motion to obtain legal opinion as to legality of Triumph Telecom System Contract
7. Discussion on Information Systems Policy and obtaining network traffic management equipment
8. Township attorney presented an update on amendment of CIA with citizens given an opportunity to address the Board
9. Parks and Recreation Director gave an update on the Deer Lake Beach budget
10. Approved motion to reinstate the Ordinance Officer Position
11. Approved motion to extend the meeting past 10:00 p.m.
12. Approved motion to engage the Operation Review Task Force to review of the Parks and Recreation Department.
13. Approved the EECBG Grant Agreement and authorizing DPW Director to sign on behalf of the Township
14. Approved bid award for uniforms for 2010 Youth Baseball and Softball teams with Tool Sport & Sign
15. Presentation of 2009 Year-End Investment Report by Munder Capital
16. Approved motion to set Public Hearing on April 6, 2010 for millages for Library and Police
17. Approved Blanket Purchase Requisition for Carol Gabris and Rita Heady
18. Meeting adjourned at 12:32 a.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 3/24/10

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following case:
Case #10-0003 Heleski, Gregory, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 23? REAR YARD SET BACK VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION (ADDITIONAL 3? TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED 20? REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE)
8248 Deerwood Circle, R-1A
Deerwood, Lot 89
08-16-104-011
Case #10-0004 Wancour, Richard, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 30? SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-837 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
4599 Waldon Rd, R-1R, 3.5 Acres
08-25-200-007
Case #10-0005 Harrell, Jeff, Petitioner for Linder, John and Tammy
APPLICANT REQUESTS 3?6? SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO REBUILD HOUSE AND GARAGE (DUE TO FIRE) ON EXISTING FOUNDATION
6247 Snow Apple Dr., R-1A
Stern & Seligman Sub., Lot 53
08-28-102-014
Case #10-0006 Powers Real Estate Investments Co. II, LLC, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-838 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW 6 (SIX) ADDITIONAL DIRECTORY SIGNS
5710, 5715, 5730 and 5750 Bella Rose Blvd., OS-2
08-15-376-006, 08-15-376-007
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
MARCH 9, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Lohmeier, Wallace,
Rosso, Petterson, Wagner, Carson
Absent: None
3. The Agenda was approved with the addition of an item, Update and Status on Reduction of Force.
4. The public forum opened and closed at 7:39 p.m., with no one addressing the Board.
5. A presentation, review and discussion of millage rates for Library and Police were given by Susan Hendricks, Lt. Dale LaBair and Julie Meredith.
6. Department Heads presented the Board with cost cutting and revenue raising ideas.
7. Approved motion to extend meeting past 10:00 p.m.
8. Discussed setting regular employee meetings to gather cost and employee efficiencies.
9. Discussion of what is believed to be upcoming Township priorities.
10. Susan Hendricks presented a review of the 2010 budget year-to-date.
11. HR Director gave a status report on the Township’s reduction in force.
12. Approved motion to go into closed session to discuss Teamsters Union Contract negotiations.
13. Came into open session at 11:35 p.m., and adjourned meeting thereafter.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 3/17/2010

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
MARCH 2, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:45 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Lohmeier, Wallace
Absent: Rosso, Petterson, Wagner, Carson
3. There not being a quorum present, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 3/10/2010

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
FEBRUARY 23, 2010
1. The meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:37 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: Present: Wallace, Lohmeier, Rosso, Carson, Wagner, Petterson
Absent: VanderVeen
There was a quorum.
4. The motion to amend the regular meeting schedule to make the February 23, 2010, a regular meeting of the Board passed unanimously.
5. The motion to add Plante & Moran Audit Engagement Letter to the Agenda passed unanimously.
6. Approved motion to adopt the budget process outline as presented.
7. Discussed Plante & Moran Engagement Letter.
8. Discussed requests of Department Heads to provide list of services and narrative.
9. Discussed the nature of the 3-year budgets to be prepared by the Department Heads.
10. Discussed the Department Heads providing information on cuts and priorities for the 2011 basis budget on a conceptual basis, along with the preparation of a conceptual narrative.
11. Discussed Department Heads providing fees/rates structure changes, cost recovery methods and other revenue possibilities.
12. Report year-to-date regarding Building and Planning Department from the Department Director.
13. Report on the status of the Building and Planning Department outsourcing from Trustee Wallace.
14. Report from Trustees Rosso and Petterson regarding negotiations with Township consultants.
15. Regular meeting was adjourned at 10:52 p.m.
Published: 3/3/2010

Public Notice Required by
MCL 324.20120d(3) and Rule 299.5605,
Part 201 of the Natural Resources and
Environmental Protection Act, as amended
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT
Remediation and Redevelopment Division
Southeast Michigan District Office
27700 Donald Court
Warren, Michigan 48092
NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF A
PLAN FOR INTERIM RESPONSE DESIGNED TO MEET CRITERIA
(Comment period March 1, 2010 to April 1, 2010)
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment (MDNRE) received a proposed Interim Response Designed to Meet Criteria (IRDC) for the Columbiere Center site located at 9075 Big Lake Road, city of Clarkston, Oakland County, Michigan. Contamination at the site was caused by a leaking underground storage tank (UST) containing #5 fuel oil used to fuel the boilers.
This notice is provided according to the requirements of Part 201, Environmental Remediation, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (NREPA), MCL 324.20101 et seq, or the Part 201 Rules, 1990 AACS R 299.5101 et seq, to notify interested persons that the DNRE has received the proposed plan for the IRDC. This notice is provided to allow for public comment prior to final action on the proposed plan.
This notice is also intended to provide a brief summary of the proposed interim response plan and to offer an opportunity for public review and comment prior to final action on the proposed plan.
Written public comments will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on April 1, 2010. The DNRE will carefully consider and address significant public comments before a final decision is made regarding the proposed plan.
Contamination associated with the UST release has been restricted to an area measuring approximately 80 feet by 120 feet by 38 feet deep, and has been isolated in this area for over ten years. The proposed plan includes monitoring of soil and groundwater on the site for an additional ten years to determine if contaminants remain stationary. It also includes the placement of a restrictive covenant on the property that will prohibit the disturbance of the soil and construction of wells in this contaminated area. A permanent marker identifying the contaminated area and summarizing the use restrictions will be installed in this area.
A copy of the complete IRDC is available for review at the DNRE Southeast Michigan District Office during normal business hours. It is also available at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan. This review period will not be less than 30 calendar days from the date of this publication.
Comments should be addressed to:
Richard Berak
Michigan Department of
Natural Resources and Environment
Remediation and Redevelopment Division

OFFICIAL PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence March Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 9:00 am.
THIS IS A NEW LOCATION FOR THE
MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW
The Board of Review will meet for public hearings at the Township Hall Board Room located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear 2010 year assessment appeals of value, classification and poverty on March 3, 8, 9 & 11, 2010 from 9:00 am through 4:00 pm, and on March 4 and 10, 2010 from 1:00 pm through 8:00 pm.
If you wish to appear in person to appeal your assessed value, it is required that you have an appointment with the March Board of Review. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office by calling (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
A resident or nonresident may protest to the Board of Review by mail by submitting a completed and signed “Petition to Board of Review” (Form L-4035). This form is available on line at www.michigan.gov/documents/l4035f_2658_7.pdf and at the Township Assessing Department at the address indicated above. This form should be mailed to the Independence Township Assessing Department, PO Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347. It must be received prior to the close of the March Board of Review and documentation supporting your opinion of value should be attached.
The year 2010 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications. Please note that taxes are levied against the Taxable Value.
Sincerely,
Beverly Shaver, CMAE 3
Independence Township Assessor
Publish: 2/10, 2/17, 2/24

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
FEBRUARY 16, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Carson, Lohmeier,
Wallace, Rosso, Petterson, Wagner
Absent: None
There was a quorum.
4. The Agenda was approved adding item number 7, Reconsideration of millage and CIA.
5. The public was given an opportunity to address the Board.
6. The Minutes of January 19, 2010 were approved under the Consent Agenda and the Accounts Payable Check Run was moved to the end of the meeting.
7. A Pre-Audit Meeting was presented by Joe Heffernan and Les Pulver from Plante/Moran Audit Partners.
8. Approved motion to participate with SMART’s Transportation Grant – Specialized Services.
9. Postponed approval of Information Systems Policy.
10. Approved Blanket Approval of Michigan Tax Tribunal Disbursements.
11. Board Meeting Minutes discussion.
12. Approved payout of vacation to terminated employees.
13. Approved motion to begin investigation of amendment to CIA regarding Library and Police millage.
14. Approved Accounts Payable Check Run including Vadim and with the exception of Dell and Triumph Telecom.
15. Approved motion to go into closed session on labor contract negotiations update.
16. Approved extension of Blue Cross benefits to end of February for terminated employees.
17. Meeting adjourned at 11:24 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 2/24/10

OFFICIAL PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence March Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 9:00 am.
THIS IS A NEW LOCATION FOR THE
MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW
The Board of Review will meet for public hearings at the Township Hall Board Room located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear 2010 year assessment appeals of value, classification and poverty on March 3, 8, 9 & 11, 2010 from 9:00 am through 4:00 pm, and on March 4 and 10, 2010 from 1:00 pm through 8:00 pm.
If you wish to appear in person to appeal your assessed value, it is required that you have an appointment with the March Board of Review. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office by calling (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
A resident or nonresident may protest to the Board of Review by mail by submitting a completed and signed “Petition to Board of Review” (Form L-4035). This form is available on line at www.michigan.gov/documents/l4035f_2658_7.pdf and at the Township Assessing Department at the address indicated above. This form should be mailed to the Independence Township Assessing Department, PO Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347. It must be received prior to the close of the March Board of Review and documentation supporting your opinion of value should be attached.
The year 2010 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications. Please note that taxes are levied against the Taxable Value.
Sincerely,
Beverly Shaver, CMAE 3
Independence Township Assessor
Publish: 2/10, 2/17, 2/24

CHARTER TOWNSHIP
OF INDEPENDENCE
At a regular meeting of the Independence Township Board held on February 2, 2010, the Independence Township Board of Trustees authorized a Second Reading and Adoption of a Rezoning Request from C-3 (Highway Commercial) to R-3 (Elderly Housing Residential), at 7550 Dixie Highway, 3.44 Acres (Formerly Thomasville Furniture), NE side of Dixie Highway, South of I-75 and North of Deer Lake Road, 08-30-128-005.
The motion to approve this amendment was offered by Trustee Wallace, supported by Trustee Rosso, and the vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Wallace, Wagner, Lohmeier, Petterson, Rosso, and Carson. Nays: None. Absent: VanderVeen.
The motion carried. The ordinance amendment is effective immediately upon publication.
Published: 2/10/10 Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
FEBRUARY 2, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:33 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: Present: Wagner, Carson, Lohmeier, Wallace, Rosso, Petterson,
Absent: VanderVeen
There was a quorum.
4. The Agenda was approved with Statements and Correspondence moved up before Closed Session.
5. The Public was given an opportunity to address the Board
6. The Minutes of December 21, 2009, January 5, 2010 and January 12, 2010, were approved.
7. Approved Second Reading of Rezoning Request for 7550 Dixie Highway (formerly Thomasville Furniture), from C-1 (Highway Commercial) to R-3 (Elderly Housing Residential).
8. Approved motion for Supervisor and consultants to approach the County about amending the Agreement with respect to the CIA and TIF to remove Library and Police.
9. Update on reduction in force.
10. Approved 2010 Budget Adjustment for meter purchase.
11. Approved motion to direct Township Attorney to draft an amendment to the Township Ordinances referencing nuisance, blight and other regulation type Ordinances and where to find them.
12. Approved motion to have presented at the first meeting in March information about the organizations to which the Township pays dues and the availability of seminars, conferences and other educational offerings and review educational reimbursement policies.
13. Approved motion to adopt the Financial Institution Authorizations and increase the limit in the Oakland County LGIP.
14. Approved Accounts Payable Check Run.
15. Approved Records Management Individual Contractor Agreement with Rita Heady.
15. Approved motion to go into closed session to discuss Attorney Opinion Letter at 9:37 p.m.
16. Came into open session at 10:55 p.m.
17. Regular meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Published: 2/10/2010 Township Clerk

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following case:
Case #10-0002 Kubicki, Karen, Petitioner for Hamlin Pub
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-861 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A ONE DAY OUTDOOR EVENT, UNDER TENT IN PARKING LOT, ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010.
Hamlin Pub
6397 Sashabaw Rd., C-2
Independence Town Square
08-27-100-045
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

OFFICIAL PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence March Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 9:00 am.
THIS IS A NEW LOCATION FOR THE
MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW
The Board of Review will meet for public hearings at the Township Hall Board Room located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear 2010 year assessment appeals of value, classification and poverty on March 3, 8, 9 & 11, 2010 from 9:00 am through 4:00 pm, and on March 4 and 10, 2010 from 1:00 pm through 8:00 pm.
If you wish to appear in person to appeal your assessed value, it is required that you have an appointment with the March Board of Review. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office by calling (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
A resident or nonresident may protest to the Board of Review by mail by submitting a completed and signed “Petition to Board of Review” (Form L-4035). This form is available on line at www.michigan.gov/documents/14035f_2658_7.pdf and at the Township Assessing Department at the address indicated above. This form should be mailed to the Independence Township Assessing Department, PO Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347. It must be received prior to the close of the March Board of Review and documentation supporting your opinion of value should be attached.
The year 2010 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications. Please note that taxes are levied against the Taxable Value.
Sincerely,
Beverly Shaver, CMAE 3
Independence Township Assessor
Publish: 2/10, 2/17, 2/24

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
JANUARY 19, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: Present:VanderVeen, Carson, Lohmeier, Wallace, Rosso, Petterson,
Absent: Wagner
There was a quorum.
4. The Agenda was approved as presented.
5. The Public was given an opportunity to address the Board which opened at 7:31 p.m. and closed at 7:46 p.m.
6. The Consent Agenda was removed to the end of the meeting.
7. An update on the Sashabaw Road Improvement was presented by HRC and Carlisle/Wortman
8. The motion was approved to authorize attorney to draft sample ballot language for millages with and without Sashabaw Road Improvement disclosure and amendments necessary to revise TIFF Plan.
9. Approved Minutes of December 8, 2009
10. Approved Minutes of December 15, 2009 and Minutes of December 21, 2009.
11. Approved motion to postpone approval of the Minutes December 21, 2009 to next regularly scheduled meeting
12. Approved 2010 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule
13. Approved Accounts Payable Check Run with the exception of Vadim payment
14. The meeting adjourned at 11:04 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 1/27/2010

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
JANUARY 12, 2010
1. The Regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Carson, Lohmeier, Wallace, Rosso, Petterson, Wagner
Absent: None
There was a quorum
4. Approved motion to postpone discussion of budget process and outline to meeting of February 9, 2009.
5. Reviewed tax revenue estimates.
6. Reviewed sources of revenue.
7. Reviewed taxes on appeal.
8. Discuss investigating economic outlook.
9. Reviewed different fund balance.
10. Discussion on Township financial software.
11. Regular meeting adjourned at 9:38 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 1/20/10

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
JANUARY 5, 2010
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Carson, Lohmeier, Wallace, Rosso, Petterson, Wagner
Absent: None
There was a quorum.
4. The Agenda was approved with revisions: Moving Consent Agenda Items c. Approval of Blanket Purchase Requisition for 2010 and d. Bid Award for Township vehicles to New Business and moving 5. Reappointments to Planning Commission to Unfinished Business
5. Citizens were offered an opportunity to address the Board regarding subjects that were not on the Agenda.
6. Consent Agenda Items Approved:
a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2009
b. Approved Accounts Payable Check Run
7. Approved budget transfer to operate DPW Recycling Center
8. Approved reappointments to Planning Commission
9. Discussion on traffic light at Sashabaw and Flemings Lake Roads and approval to prepare adopting resolution and receive a report from HRC
10. Approved appointment of Marlene Stone to the Operations Review Task Force
11. Approved Poverty Exemption Resolution from Property Taxes
12. Discussion on method of operating Deer Lake Beach
13. Approved motion to conduct meeting after 10:00 p.m.
14. Approved Blanket Purchase Requisitions for 2010 except for AT&T, Nextel, Independent Contractors
15. Approved bid award of Township vehicles.
16. Approved motion to go into closed session to discuss pending litigation at 10:55 p.m.
17. Came into open session at 11:25 p.m.
18. Regular meeting adjourned at 11:29 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 1/13/10

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2009-014
TEXT AMENDMENT TO CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
Amendment to Article III. District Regulations; Division 24. Supplemental
Regulations; New Sec 50-865 Dixie Highway Overlay District
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE ORDINANCE MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: January 5, 2010, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI, 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience will have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the Agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
6. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2009
b. Accounts Payable Check Run
c. Approval of Blanket Purchase Requisition for 2010
d. Bid Award for Township vehicles
Unfinished Business
1. Discussion regarding DPW Recycling Center
New Business:
1. Discussion regarding installation of a traffic light at the intersection of Sashabaw Road and Flemings Lake Road
2. Approval of additional member to the Operations Review Task Force
3. 2010 Poverty Resolution
4. Reappointments to Planning Commission
5. Proposed revised Board Meeting Rules of Procedure Policy
6. Proposed revised Board Meeting Rules of Procedure Policy
Closed Session ? Pending Litigation (Independence vs. Ronald Pepera, et al)
Statements and Correspondence
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an Agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
DECEMBER 15, 2009
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:33 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: Present: Wagner, VanderVeen, Carson, Lohmeier, Wallace, Rosso, Petterson
Absent: None
There was a quorum
4. The Agenda was approved as submitted.
5. Citizens were offered an opportunity to address the Board regarding subjects that were not on the Agenda.
6. Consent Agenda Approved:
a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of November 3, 2009, and November 17, 2009, and Special Minutes of November 10, 2009
b. Accounts Payable Check Run removed to end of meeting
c. Reappointments to Planning Commission removed to end of meeting
7. Public Hearing on the 2010 Budget opened at 7:47 p.m. and closed at 8:37 p.m.
8. PEG Fee Resolution with 2% fee and dismissal of suit approved
9. Motion to approve Supervisors recommended 2010 Budget failed
10. Approved motion to set Special Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on December 21, 2009
11. Approved Second Reading and Approval of Text Amendment to Code of Ordinances, Chapter 50, Zoning Ordinance #83, Section 50-862, Site Specific Relief Authorization
12. Approved Sheriff’s contract pending receipt of waiver from MMRMA Insurance Company
13. Fire Department report that the firefighters will give 2% of 2010 raise for health insurance
14. Approved First Reading of a Rezoning Request from C-1 (Highway Commercial) to R-3 (Elderly Housing Residential) for 7550 Dixie Highway, 3.44 Acres (formerly Thomasville Furniture), Northeast side of Dixie Highway, South of I-75 and North of Deer Lake Road, 08-30-128-005 (AGE V, Inc., Randy Legault, Petitioner)
15. Approved Fee Schedule for Building Department
16. Discussion of Outsourcing for Building and Planning
17. Approved 2010 Actuarial Study for OPEB (Health Care)
18. Approved 2009 Budget adjustments for Township Board
19. Approved 2009 Budget adjustments for Senior Services
20. Approved DSS monthly lease for document retention program
21. Approved Check Run, withholding check to Giarmarco, Mullins
22 Postponed reappointments to Planning Commission
23. Adjourned Meeting at 11:46 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 12/23/09

CHARTER TOWNSHIP
OF INDEPENDENCE
At a regular meeting of the Independence Township Board held on December 15, 2009, the Township Board authorized a First Reading of a Rezoning Request from C-3 (Highway Commercial) to R-3 (Elderly Housing Residential), at 7550 Dixie Highway, 3.44 Acres (Formerly Thomasville Furniture), NE side of Dixie Highway, South of I-75 and North of Deer Lake Road, 08-30-128-005.
Published: 12/23/09 Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
SUMMARY OF TEXT AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 83A-09-04
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its December 15th, 2009 Regular Meeting, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a Second Reading and Adoption of a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which is an Ordinance to amend the Township Zoning Ordinance No. 83, being Chapter 50 of the Charter Township of Independence Code for the purposes of amending Section 50-662 to add a new subsection 50-862(b)(3) to provide that an applicant shall not simultaneously apply, or continue with an application, for site specific relief authorization and variance relief. The full text of this Ordinance is on file in the Township Clerk’s Office for public review and inspection. The following is a summary of the Ordinance:
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE
Section 1. Amends Chapter 50 of the Independence Charter Township Code by adding a new subsection 50-862(b)(3) reading as follows:
Sec. 50-862. Site specific relief authorization.
(a) [Unchanged].
(b) Application requirements.
(1) [Unchanged].
(2) [Unchanged].
(3) An applicant shall not simultaneously apply, or continue with an application, for site specific relief authorization under this section and for variance relief under Article II, Division 3 of this Code.
(c) [Unchanged].
(d) [Unchanged].
(e) [Unchanged].
Section 2. Severability.
Section 3. Savings.
Section 4. Effective Date.
Section 5. Enactment.
SHELAGH VANDERVEEN, Township Clerk
Charter Township of Independence
Introduced: 11/17/09
Adopted: 12/15/09
Published: 11/25/09 and 12/23/09
Effective: 12/31/09

PUBLIC NOTICE
VEHICLES/PLOW FOR SALE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Is accepting bids for the sale of:
MINIMUM
YEAR MAKE MODEL MILEAGE BID
1997 Chevrolet Supreme Bus 95,000 $1500.00
1999 Dodge Grand Caravan 82,000 $600.00
2002 Chevrolet Express 3500 155,000 $1,500.00
1999 Chevrolet Suburban 94,000 $500.00
1997 Western Snow Plow Unimount $400.00
Vehicles and plow may be inspected at the Department of Public Works located at 6050 Flemings Lake Road, Monday thru Friday, 8am-5pm.
Sealed bids will be opened at the Clerk’s Office, 6483 Waldon Center Drive at 10:00 am, Monday, December 21, 2009.
All bids must be accompanied by a cashier’s or certified check. Checks will be returned to unsuccessful bidders.
The bid will be awarded at the regular Township Board meeting held on January 5, 2010 at 7:30pm.
All items will be sold “as is” with no guarantees. All sales are final. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
For further information contact the DPW at 248-625-8222.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, January 6, 2010, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following case:
Case #10-0001 Hutchinson, Jr., Wendell, Petitioner for Locher, Brock
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-837. FRONT YARD PLACEMENT VARIANCE PLUS 16? FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE AND 6? SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT DETACHED GARAGE ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
4560 Clinton Dr., R-1A
Oakland Ridge Sub., Lot 10
08-34-452-012
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
DECEMBER 1, 2009
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Carson, Lohmeier, Wallace, Rosso, Petterson
Absent: Wagner
There was a quorum.
4. The Agenda was approved with revisions: Moving Consent Agenda Items a. Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2009, b. Accounts Payable Check Run, e. 2010 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule and f. 2010 Township Board Meeting Schedule to New Business.
5. Citizens were offered an opportunity to address the Board regarding subjects that were not on the agenda.
6. Consent Agenda Items approved:
c. Sale of Used Library Equipment
d. 2010 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Schedule
g. Records Management Policy
7. Public Hearing on 2010 CDBG Funding Application opened at 7:48 p.m. and closed at 7:56 p.m.
8. Public Hearing on 2010 Budget opened at 7:57 p.m. and closed at 8:25 p.m.
9. Approved resolution to accept and promote Task Force recommendations and facilitate administration of continued studies.
10. Approved motion to accept proposal from Mutual of Omaha for Short Term and Long Term Disability
11. Update on Clarkston Community Garden
12. Approved motion to adopt E-Verify program for all new hires.
13. Approved 2010 CDBG Funding Application
14. Approved Minutes of 10/20/09
15. 2010 Planning Commission Schedule tabled
16. Approved 2010 Township Board Meeting Schedule
17. Approved Accounts Payable Check Run
18. 2010 Budget discussion
19. Approved motion to go into closed session to discuss Collective Bargaining Agreement ? AFSCME at 11:14 p.m.
20. Came into open session at 12:01 a.m.
21 Adjourned regular meeting at 12:01 a.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 12/9/09

Charter Township of Independence
Parks and Recreation Department
NOTICE TO BID
Sealed bids will be accepted by the Charter Township of Independence Clerk’s Office at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346, P.O. Box 69, Clarkston MI 48347, for the supply, delivery and installation of ADA Compliance Power Operators for two bathroom doors at the Independence Township Senior Center, 6000 Clarkston Road. Contact phone is 248-625-5114 and fax 248-625-2585. Bids must be submitted to the Clerk’s Office in a sealed envelope marked ‘Bids for Senior Center ADA Power Operators? by 3 p.m., Friday, December 11, 2009, after which time no further bids will be accepted, and at which time the bids received will be publicly opened and read.
All bids must include the company name, contact person, address, and phone number. All bids shall conform to the specifications on file in the Clerk’s Office from and can be picked up at the township? Bidders must submit a complete and detailed description of materials and services. The Township reserves the right to alter or change specifications, to reject any or all bids received, and to extend the bidding period. The Township is not subject or state or federal taxes.
Attention: This is a federally funded project. The Contractor and Subcontractors on this project must comply with HUD contract provisions 24CFR part 85.36(i), the Davis-Bacon Act, Nondiscrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Section 3 requirements, Anti-Kickback Act, Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act and Department of Labor Standards and Regulations as set forth in the Contract Bid Documents.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: December 15, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI, 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience will have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the Agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
6. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of November 3, 2009 and November 17, 2009, and Special Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2009 and November 24, 2009
b. Accounts Payable Check Run
c. Reappointments to Planning Commission
Public Hearing
1. 2010 Budget
Unfinished Business
1. Discussion and approval of 2010 Budget
2. Second Reading and Approval of Text Amendment to Code of Ordinances, Chapter 50, Zoning Ordinance #83, Section 50-862, Site Specific Relief Authorization
3. PEG Fee Update / Approval
New Business:
1. Approval of Sheriff’s Contract
2. Fire Department ? Contract Update
3. First Reading of a Rezoning Request from C-1 (Highway Commercial) to R-3 (Elderly Housing Residential) for 7550 Dixie Highway, 3.44 Acres (formerly Thomasville Furniture), Northeast side of Dixie Highway, South of I-75 and North of Deer Lake Road, 08-30-128-005 (AGE V, Inc., Randy Legault, Petitioner)
4. Restructuring of Fee Schedule for Building Department
5. Outsourcing Report for Building and Planning
6. Actuarial Study for OPEB
7. Budget Adjustments for DPW and Township Board
8. Budget Adjustments for Seniors
Statements and Correspondence
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an Agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

PUBLIC NOTICE
VEHICLES/PLOW FOR SALE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Is accepting bids for the sale of:
MINIMUM
YEAR MAKE MODEL MILEAGE BID
1997 Chevrolet Supreme Bus 95,000 $1500.00
1999 Dodge Grand Caravan 82,000 $600.00
2002 Chevrolet Express 3500 155,000 $1,500.00
1999 Chevrolet Suburban 94,000 $500.00
1997 Western Snow Plow Unimount $400.00
Vehicles and plow may be inspected at the Department of Public Works located at 6050 Flemings Lake Road, Monday thru Friday, 8am-5pm.
Sealed bids will be opened at the Clerk’s Office, 6483 Waldon Center Drive at 10:00 am, Monday, December 21, 2009.
All bids must be accompanied by a cashier’s or certified check. Checks will be returned to unsuccessful bidders.
The bid will be awarded at the regular Township Board meeting held on January 5, 2010 at 7:30pm.
All items will be sold “as is” with no guarantees. All sales are final. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
For further information contact the DPW at 248-625-8222.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk

OFFICIAL NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence December Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall Board Room on Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 at 9:00 am. This office is located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346.
Sincerely,
Beverly Shaver, CMAE3
Independence Township Assessor
1(248) 625-8114

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
A MEETING OF
THE INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP BOARD
WILL BE HELD AT
THE INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP HALL
6483 WALDON CENTER DRIVE
CLARKSTON, MICHIGAN
ON:
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2009
AT 7:00 P.M.
AGENDA:
2010 BUDGET
A copy of the proposed Budget is on file in the office of the Independence Township Clerk, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: Present: Wagner, VanderVeen, Carson, Lohmeier, Wallace, Rosso, Petterson
Absent: None
There was a quorum.
4. The Agenda was approved with revisions: Adding Scheduling of Budget Review
5. Citizens were offered an opportunity to address the Board regarding subjects that were not on the Agenda.
6. Approved First Reading of Text Amendment to Code of Ordinances, Chapter 50, Zoning Ordinance #83, Section 50-862, Site Specific Relief Authorization
7. Approved motion to terminate attorney services of Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton
8. Approved Accounts Payable Check Run
9. Approved motion to go into executive session to discuss MDEQ Litigation at 8:11 p.m.
10. Came into open session at 8:27 p.m.
11. Approved resolution to dismiss petition with MDEQ
12. Approved motion to set budget review meeting for November 24, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.
13. Meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 11/25/09

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2009-012
TEXT AMENDMENT TO CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
Consider amendment to Article I. In General; Sec. 50-4 Definitions. to add Motor Vehicle Fueling Station: Article III. District Regulations; Division 14., C-2 Planned Shopping Center, Sec. 50-541. Special land uses in accordance with section 50-848. to add Motor Vehicle Fueling Station with restrictions.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE ORDINANCE MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
SUMMARY OF TEXT AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE
At its November 17, 2009, Regular Meeting, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a First Reading of a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which is an Ordinance to amend the Township Zoning Ordinance No. 83, being Chapter 50 of the Charter Township of Independence Code for the purposes of amending Section 50-662 to add a new subsection 50-862(b)(3) to provide that an applicant shall not simultaneously apply, or continue with an application, for site specific relief authorization and variance relief. The full text of this Ordinance is on file in the Township Clerk’s Office for public review and inspection. The following is a summary of the Ordinance:
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE
Section 1. Amends Chapter 50 of the Independence Charter Township Code by adding a new subsection 50-862(b)(3) reading as follows:
Sec. 50-862. Site specific relief authorization.
(a) [Unchanged].
(b) Application requirements.
(1) [Unchanged].
(2) [Unchanged].
(3) An applicant shall not simultaneously apply, or continue with an application, for site specific relief authorization under this section and for variance relief under Article II, Division 3 of this Code.
(c) [Unchanged].
(d) [Unchanged].
(e) [Unchanged].
Section 2. Severability.
Section 3. Savings.
Section 4. Effective Date.
Section 5. Enactment.
SHELAGH VANDERVEEN, Township Clerk
Published 11-25-09 Charter Township of Independence

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA :December 1, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI, 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience will have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the Agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
6. Consent Agenda:
a. Accounts Payable Check Run
b. Sale of Used Library Equipment
c. Approval of 2010 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Schedule
d. Approval of 2010 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule
e. Approval of 2010 Township Board Meeting Schedule
f. Records Management Policy
Public Hearings
1. 2010 CDBG Funding Application
2. 2010 Budget
Unfinished Business
1. Update on Sashabaw Road Improvement Project
2. Task Force Report
New Business:
1. Review of rates for Life Insurance premiums and Short and Long Term Disability premiums
2. Clarkston Community Garden
3. Enroll in E-Verify for new employees
4. Approval of 2010 CDBG Funding Application
5. Approval of 2010 Budget
Statements and Correspondence
Closed Session: Collective Bargaining Agreement – AFSCME
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an Agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOVEMBER 3, 2009
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: Present: Wagner, VanderVeen, Carson, Lohmeier, Wallace, Rosso, Petterson
Absent: None
There was a quorum.
4. The Agenda was approved with revisions: Adding: Scheduling of Budget Workshop and Removing: #2, 2010 Recreation Guide and #3, Discussion regarding central purchasing function.
5. Citizens were offered an opportunity to address the Board regarding subjects that were not on the Agenda.
6. Consent Agenda approved:
a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2009 and Special Meeting Minutes of September 8, 2009, September 22, 2009 and October 13, 2009
b. Accounts Payable Check run
c. Interlocal Agreement with Springfield Township and City of the Village of Clarkston (EECBG Program)
7. Update by Secrest Wardle on Comcast PEG Fees.
8. Task Force Update with findings and recommendations
9. Authorized HRC to update 2004 Sanitary Sewer System Capacity Analysis Report not to exceed $11,920.
10. Approved motion to suspend rules and continue meeting after 10:00 p.m.
11. Accept 3rd Quarter Investment Report
12. Approved videotaping and broadcasting on cable of all Township Board meetings and Budget Workshops.
13. Scheduled Budget Workshop for November 10, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
14. Meeting adjourned at 10:46 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 11/11/09

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: November 17, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI, 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience will have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the Agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
6. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2009, and Special Meeting Minutes of October 27, 2009
b. Accounts Payable Check Run
c. Sale of Used Library Equipment
d. Records Management Policy
New Business:
1. First Reading of Text Amendment to Code of Ordinances, Chapter 50, Zoning Ordinance #83, Section 50-862, Site Specific Relief Authorization
2. Actuarial Study for OPEB
3. Attorney Services of Giarmarco, Mullins and Horton
Statements and Correspondence
Closed Session: Pending Litigation (MDEQ)
Collective Bargaining Agreement Proposal (AFSCME)
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an Agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: November 3, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI, 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience will have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the Agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
6. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2009, and Special Meeting Minutes of September 8, 2009, September 22, 2009, and October 13, 2009
b. Accounts Payable Check Run
c. Interlocal Agreement with Springfield Township and City of the Village of Clarkston (EECBG Program)
Unfinished Business:
1. Comcast PEG Fee Update
2. Task Force Update
New Business:
1. Engineering Services – Sanitary Sewer System Capacity Analysis Update
2. 2010 Recreation Guide
3. Discussion regarding central purchasing function
4. Third Quarter Investment Report
5. Videotaping and broadcasting on cable of all Township Board meetings
Statements and Correspondence
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
OCTOBER 20, 2009
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: Present: Wagner, VanderVeen, Carson, Lohmeier, Wallace, Rosso
Absent: Petterson
There was a quorum
4. The Agenda was approved with revisions: Adding School Light, Removing 2010 Recreation Guide, and move the Establishment of Water and Sewer Rates to #1 under Unfinished Business.
5. Citizens were offered an opportunity to address the Board regarding subjects that were not on the Agenda.
6. Consent Agenda Approved:
a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of September 1, 2009 and September 15, 2009
b. Accounts Payable Check run
c. Sale of Old Medic #2
7. Public Hearing on reprogramming of CDBG Funds opened at 8:08 p.m. and closed at 8:19 p.m.
8. Approved motion to Approve:
a. Rate Study as presented by Plante & Moran
b. Set recommended target reserves as recommended by Plante & Moran
c. Approve a sewer rate increase from $259.00 to $308.86 per REU per year (19.75% annual average rate increase)
d. Approve water rate increase from $1.35 to $1.644 per 200 cu. ft (21.75% annual average rate increase.
The 6.75% difference between the 30 year payback and the 2009 payback rates as shown for 2010 shall be moved from the General fund balance and split between the Water and Sewer fund balances to pay down the loan as appropriate on November 18, 2009
9. Adopted policy for Sewer and Water Funds with a 90 day operating fund, emergency replacement fund of 1.0% net book value of assets and planned replacement of reserve of 20% of depreciation.
10. Cheshire Park Update, Part IV.
11. Suspended rules to continue after 10:00 p.m.
12. Denied application for liquor license
13. Completed presentation of 2009 Audit
14. Approved resolution to discontinue study of alternative waste disposal or any aspect of trash or garbage service.
15. Approved Reprogramming of CDBG Funds
16. Telecommunication Review
17. Approved participation of school signs for Maybee at a price of $1,000.00
18. Meeting adjourned at 11:53 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 10/28/09

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston Michigan, 48346, to consider the following:
FILE PC #2009-011
AGE V, Inc., Randy Legault, Petitioner
REZONING REQUEST
From: C-3 (Highway Commercial)
To: R-3 (Elderly Housing Residential)
Intended Use: Assisted Living
Parcel Identification Numbers: 08-30-128-005
Common Description: 3.44 Acres
7550 Dixie Highway (Formerly Thomasville Furniture)
North East side of Dixie Highway, South of I-75 and North of Deer Lake Road
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
OCTOBER 6, 2009
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: Present: Wagner, VanderVeen, Carson, Lohmeier, Wallace, Rosso, Petterson
Absent: None
There was a quorum.
4. The Agenda was approved with revisions: Halloween Hours and Cheshire Update were added.
5. Citizens were offered an opportunity to address the Board regarding subjects that were not on the agenda.
6. Consent Agenda items were moved to the end of the meeting.
7. Public Hearing on reprogramming of CDBG Funds opened at 7:40 p.m. and closed at 7:41 p.m
8. Approved release of settlement for sewer back up
9. Approved motion to cease work on Cheshire immediately until status report is given to the Board
10. Minutes of Special Meeting of August 25, 2009 were approved with corrections, minutes of Regular Meeting of August 18, 2009 were approved and minutes of Regular Meeting of September 1, 2009, were pulled until the next meeting.
11. Accounts Payable Check run was approved
12. Approved 2009 Annual MDOT permit
13. Motion failed to award bid to Italia for Clintonville Road Safety Path
14. Approved motion to request extension from Italia and seek condemnation of three properties
15. Approved continuing the Spring Clean Up for 2009 and discontinue in 2010
16. Approved reprogramming CDBG funds of $25,000.00 to minor home repairs
17. Approved participation in 2009 Municipal Credit Program with SMART
18. Postponed approval of new liquor license for James Mellema at Gateway Square Park
19. Approved appointment of Jim Wauldron and Deborah Frolich to Planning Commission
20. Invalidated increase in car allowances to employees
21. Approved the return of money for car allowances from elected officials
22. Approved adjustment of 2009 to remove car allowance increase from budget and remove increase from 2010
23. Approved motion to remove car allowances from elected officials in 2012
24. Announced the Safety Path Millage at .1763
25. Set Halloween Hours at 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
26. Meeting Adjourned at 10:26 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 10/14/09

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following case:
Case #09-0019 Bridgewater Builders, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890. FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 10?, REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 31? PLUS 16?8? VARIANCE FROM BODY OF WATER TO CONSTRUCT NEW HOME ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
8665 Lakeview Blvd., Lots 41 and 42, R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club Sub
08-12-376-041
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: October 20, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI, 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience will have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the Agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
6. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of September 1, 2009, and September 15, 2009,and Special Meeting Minutes of September 8, 2009, and September 22, 2009
b. Accounts Payable Check Run
c. Sale of Old Medic #2
Public Hearing ? Reprogramming of CDBG Funds
Unfinished Business:
1. EECBG Update
2. Plante & Moran Audit presentation
3. Establishment of Water and Sewer Rates
4. Approval of liquor license for James Mellema at Gateway Park
5. Report on Cheshire Park
6. Trash Consortium Termination
New Business:
1. Reprogramming of CDBG Funds
2. 2010 Recreation Guide
3. Telecommunications Services Review
Statements and Correspondence
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

NOTICE OF RE-PROGRAMMING
OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) requirements, a Public Hearing will be held by the Charter Township of Independence on Tuesday, October 20, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston. The request will be to change the assignment of $33,433 in 2006 funds from Senior Centers to Senior Centers and Minor Home Repair.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2009-010
Ford Foods, Petitioner
REQUESTS SPECIAL LAND USE AND CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR SONIC DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT
IN SASHABAW TOWN CENTER OVERLAY DISTRICT
Article III., Division 24., Sec. 50-863.(b).(4).Pursuant to Sec. 50-848., Sec. 50-861., and Division 2., Sec. 50-57.
Article III., Division 13., Sec. 50-512.(1). in accordance with Sec. 50-848. and Pursuant to Division 25., Article V., Sec. 50-947.
Special Land Use Request: Sonic Drive-In Restaurant in Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District
Parcel Identification Number: Part of 08-21-100-021
Common Description: 6215 Sashabaw Road, Sashabaw Orchard Acres, Lot 6
West side of Sashabaw Road and South of Waldon Road
Part of 2.27 Acres, C-1 Zoning
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: October 6, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.
Place Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI, 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience will have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the Agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
6. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of August 18, 2009 and September 1, 2009, and Special Meeting Minutes of August 25, 2009
b. Accounts Payable Check Run
c. 2009 Annual Permit for MDOT
Public Hearing ? Reprogramming of CDBG Funds
Unfinished Business:
1. Water/Sewer Rate Study
2. Sewer Back Up Liability ? Payment Release
3. Discussion regarding DesRosier billings
New Business:
1. Bid award for Clintonville Road Safety Path
2. Annual Spring Clean Up
3. Reprogramming of CDBG Funds
4. Permission to participate in 2009 Municipal Credit Program with SMART
5. Approval of new liquor license for James Mellema at Gateway Square Park
6. Appointments to Planning Commission
7. Appointments to Zoning Board of Appeals
8. Car Allowance Matter
9. Report on the Safety Path millage
Statements and Correspondence
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following case:
CASE TO BE UNTABLED (from the September 2, 2009, Hearing)
Case #09-0014 CWL LAND CO., LLC, Petitioner
APPLICANT MAKES THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
1. USE VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 19, SECTION 50-685 PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES
2. VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 19, SECTION 50-687 (a) and (b) SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
3. VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 19, SECTION 50-689 PLACEMENT AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS
4. VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-837 ACCESSORY BUILDING AND STRUCTURES
5. VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-846 LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
6. VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTIONS 50-849 (a) AND 50-851 (f) OUTDOOR STORAGE OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
7. VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE V, SECTIONS 50-944, 50-945 AND 50-946 OFF STREET PARKING
4625 White Lake Ct., 3.22 Acres, ML and Vacant White Lake Ct., 11.07 Acres, ML
08-31-302-013 and 08-31-302-019
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

NOTICE OF RE-PROGRAMMING OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) requirements, a Public Hearing will be held by the Charter Township of Independence on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston. The request will be to change the assignment of $33,433 in 2006 funds from Senior Centers to additional equipment in Senior Centers.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: Present: Wagner, VanderVeen, Carson, Lohmeier, Wallace, Rosso, Petterson
Absent: None. There was a quorum
4. The agenda was approved with revisions
5. Citizens were offered an opportunity to address the Board regarding subjects that were not on the agenda.
6. Consent Agenda items approved:
Ratification of Right-of-Way Telecommunications Permit with Verizon
7. Approved motion to add Trojan, Silverman SAD and Sewer Back-up Liability.
8. Approved motion to add cross connection
9. Accounts payable check run was approved
10. Truth in Taxation Public Hearing opened at 8:04 p.m. and closed at 8:52 p.m.
11. Approved millage rate for Firefighters at 2.960
12. Approved millage rate for General Fund at .9974
13. Approved millage rate for Police at 2.0547
14. Approved millage rate of Library .6910
15. Postponed discussion of Safety Path Millage
16. Postponed Tri-Party Funds discussion
17. Task Force Presentation
18. Approved motion to extend meeting after 10:00 p.m.
19. Approved motion to support and move forward with DSS Work Flow and Document Imaging
20 Approved Toshiba Copier Leases
21. Approved hiring Head of Teen Services in Library at $42,000 effective September 16, 2009
22. Approved purchase of PC Management for Library
23. Postponed purchase of Prospera for HR Human Resources
24. Approved entertainment license for Hamlin Pub
25. Approved Cross Connection Program
26. Motion failed to changed Township Regular Board Meetings
27. Approved payment to R&B paving
28. Approved increase to Silverman/Sashabaw Road SAD
29. Postponed discussion as to Liability of sewer back-up
30. Meeting Adjourned at 12:50 a.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 9/23/09

NOTICE OF RE-PROGRAMMING OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) requirements, a Public Hearing will be held by the Charter Township of Independence on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston. The request will be to change the assignment of $25,000 in 2009 funds from Mobile Home Minor Home Repair to Minor Home Repair.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Addendum
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following case:
Case #09-0018 Kubicki, Karen, Petitioner for Hamlin Pub
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-861 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A ONE DAY, OUTDOOR EVENT, WITH TENT ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2009.
Hamlin Pub
6397 Sashabaw Rd., C-2
Independence Town Square
08-27-100-045
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
AUGUST 18, 2009
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: Present: Wagner, VanderVeen, Carson, Lohmeier, Wallace, Rosso, Petterson
Absent: None
There was a quorum
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. The Agenda was approved as submitted
6. Citizens were offered an opportunity to address the Board regarding subjects that were not on the agenda.
7. The Regular Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2009 and August 4, 2009 and Special Meeting Minutes of July 28, 2009 and August 11, 2009
8. Public Hearing on Commercial Rehabilitation District opened at 7:50 p.m. and closed at 8:34 p.m.
9. Approved Second Reading and Adoption of a rezoning request from C-3 to R-1A, Rockcroft, 08-33-304-004, 08-33-355-001, 002, 006, 007 and 008, and rezoning request from R-1A to C-3 for Pt. of 08-33-354-014
10. Approved Resolution Establishing Commercial Rehabilitation District
11. Discussion of Plante & Moran Audit
12. Discussion of CCIRF Update
13. Approved request to hire part-time Intern for Library
14. Approved Accounts Payable Check Run
15. Approved motion to adjourn regularly scheduled meeting at 10:55 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 8/26/09

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA Date and Time: September 1, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI, 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience will have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the Agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of August 18, 2009
b. Resolution of Clarkston Area Youth Assistance to be recognized as a non-profit organization for the purpose of obtaining a charitable gaming license
Unfinished Business:
1. Request for pay increase for part time/seasonal employees
New Business:
1. Accounts Payable Check Run 2 2009 Budget 2nd Quarter Performance Review, Reconciliation and Adjustments
2. Discussion regarding 2009 Millage Rates
3. Discussion regarding DPW’s hours ? 4 days/10 hours
4. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) purchase
5. Permission to hire an Engineer/Paramedic for Fire Department
Comments and correspondence
Closed Session ? Teamsters Negotiations
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP
OF INDEPENDENCE
At a Regular meeting of the Township Board held on August 18, 2009, the Independence Township Board of Trustees authorized a Second Reading and Adoption of a Rezoning Request from C-3 to R-1A, Rockcroft, 08-33-304-004, 08-33-355-001, 002, 006, 007 and 008 and rezoning request from R-1A to C-3 for Pt of 08-33-354-014.
The motion to approve this amendment was offered by David Lohmeier, supported by Neil Wallace, the vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Wallace, Wagner, Lohmeier, Petterson, Rosso, VanderVeen and Carson. Nays: None. Absent: None. The motion carried. The ordinance amendment is effective immediately upon publication.
Published: 8/26/09 Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, September 2, 2009, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #09-0017 Lynn, Franklyn, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-849. VARIANCE TO EXTEND BEYOND 30 DAYS ALLOWED FOR SEASONAL SALES (SEPTEMBER 10TH ? OCTOBER 30TH AND MAY 1ST ? JULY 4TH, ANNUALLY UNTIL PROPERTY IS SOLD)
Vacant Sashabaw Rd., OS-2
08-27-201-020
CASES TO BE UNTABLED (from the August 5, 2009, Hearing)
Case #09-0014 CWL LAND CO., LLC, Petitioner
APPLICANT MAKES THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
1. USE VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 19, SECTION 50-685 PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES
2. VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 19, SECTION 50-687 (a) and (b) SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
3. VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 19, SECTION 50-689 PLACEMENT AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS
4. VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-837 ACCESSORY BUILDING AND STRUCTURES
5. VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-846 LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
6. VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTIONS 50-849 (a) AND 50-851 (f) OUTDOOR STORAGE OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
7. VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE V, SECTIONS 50-944, 50-945 AND 50-946 OFF STREET PARKING
4625 White Lake Ct., 3.22 Acres, ML and Vacant White Lake Ct., 11.07 Acres, ML
08-31-302-013 and 08-31-302-019
Case #09-0015 Consumers Energy Co. and Minnesota Limited, Inc., Petitioner
APPLICANT MAKES THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
1. VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 19, SECTION 50-685 AND 50-687 TO ALLOW THE NON-OFFICE PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATION
2. VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 19, SECTION 50-689 FOR SIDE YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS
3. VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-838 FOR SIGN REQUIREMENTS
4. VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-846 FOR LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
5. VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION2 24, SECTION 50-849 TO STORE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OUTDOORS
6. VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-851 FOR AIRBORNE EMISSIONS, NOISE, VIBRATIONS AND OUTDOOR STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
7. VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE V, SECTION 50-946 FOR OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
Vacant White Lake Ct., 11.07 Acres, ML
08-31-302-019
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
AUGUST 4, 2009
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: Present: Wagner, VanderVeen, Carson, Lohmeier, Wallace,
Absent: Rosso, Petterson
Mr. Petterson arrived after Roll Call
There was a quorum
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. The Agenda was approved as submitted
6. Citizens were offered an opportunity to address the Board regarding subjects that were not on the Agenda; public forum opened at 7:35 p.m. and closed at 7:37 p.m.
7. Discussion regarding qualified statements
8. Authorized Township Attorney to pursue PEG fees from Comcast
9 Approved award of Safety Path bid to Italia, not to exceed $29,239.00
10. Approved postponement of Safety Path review to the first meeting in September
11. Approved revisions to employee manual
12. Approved job posting for Head of Teen Services for Library
13. Authorized HRC to prepare a report on the best use of Tri-Party Funds and report back to the Board at the first meeting in September, not to exceed $2,250
14. Second Quarter Investment Report was presented
15. Approved change of financial reporting of Parks and Recreation Department from Special Revenue Fund to General Fund
16. Motion to tape all special meetings failed for lack of support
17. Check Run was approved, minus DeRosier
18. Approved motion to adjourn regularly scheduled meeting at 10:01 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 8/12/09

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: August 18, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI, 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience will have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the Agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2009
b. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
c. Request for pay increases for part-time/seasonal employees
Public Hearing ? Commercial Rehabilitation District (Dixie Highway)
Unfinished Business:
1. Second Reading and Adoption of a rezoning request from C-3 to R-1A, Rockcroft, 08-33-304-004, 08-33-355-001, 002, 006, 007 and 008, and rezoning request from R-1A to C-3 for Pt. of 08-33-354014
New Business:
1. Resolution establishing Commercial Rehabilitation District (Dixie Highway)
2. Review of 2007 Plante & Moran Audit Management Letter
3. Plante & Moran Audit
4. CCIRF Update and Resolution to continue Phase II Study
5. 2008 Budget 2nd Quarter Performance Review, Reconciliation and Adjustments
6. Review of Energy Stimulus Fund Grant Opportunities
Closed Session ? Review of Teamsters Proposal
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING
(Commercial Rehabilitation Districts)
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, will be holding a public hearing on Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, regarding the adoption of a resolution establishing four commercial rehabilitation districts in the Township under the Michigan Commercial Rehabilitation Act (the ‘Act?), being Public Act 210 of 2005, as amended. All residents and taxpayers of Independence Township, representatives of Oakland County, and owners of real property within the proposed districts may appear at the hearing and will be provided an opportunity to be heard on this subject.
Descriptions of the proposed boundaries of the districts are set forth below, and copies of the proposed resolution and other information concerning this matter may be examined at the offices of the Independence Township Clerk, at the above address, during business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
District #1
08-30-276-014 (7150 Dixie Highway)
08-30-276-013 (7170 Dixie Highway)
08-30-276-012 (7180 Dixie Highway)
08-30-276-011 (7200 Dixie Highway)
08-30-276-022 (6167 White Lake Road)

District #2
08-29-301-009 (7010 Dixie Highway)
08-29-327-013 (6798 Dixie Highway)
08-29-328-012 (5785 Main Street)
08-29-328-015 (6770 Dixie Highway)
08-29-351-020 (7071 Dixie Highway)
08-29-352-001 (5871 Windward Court)
08-29-352-002 (5873 Windward Court)
08-29-352-003 (5875 Windward Court)
08-29-352-004 (5877 Windward Court)
08-29-352-005 (5879 Windward Court)
08-29-352-006 (5881 Windward Court)
08-29-352-007 (5883 Windward Court)
08-29-352-008 (5885 Windward Court)
08-29-352-009 (5887 Windward Court)
08-29-352-010 (5886 Windward Court)
08-29-352-011 (5884 Windward Court)
08-29-352-012 (5882 Windward Court)
08-29-352-013 (5880 Windward Court)
08-29-352-014 (5878 Windward Court)
08-29-352-015 (5876 Windward Court)
08-29-352-016 (5874 Windward Court)
08-29-352-017 (5872 Windward Court)
08-29-352-018 (5870 Windward Court)
08-29-352-019 (5851 Shore Court)
08-29-352-020 (5853 Shore Court)
08-29-352-021 (5855 Shore Court)
08-29-352-022 (5857 Shore Court)
08-29-352-023 (5859 Shore Court)
08-29-352-024 (5861 Shore Court)
08-29-352-025 (5863 Shore Court)
08-29-352-026 (5874 Shore Court)
08-29-352-027 (5872 Shore Court)
08-29-352-028 (5870 Shore Court)
08-29-352-029 (5868 Shore Court)
08-29-352-030 (5866 Shore Court)
08-29-352-031 (5864 Shore Court)
08-29-352-032 (5862 Shore Court)
08-29-352-033 (5860 Shore Court)
08-29-352-034 (5858 Shore Court)
08-29-352-035 (5856 Shore Court)
08-29-352-036 (5854 Shore Court)
08-29-352-037 (5852 Shore Court)
08-29-352-039 (6875 Dixie Highway)
08-29-352-040 (6853 Dixie Highway)
08-29-352-041 (6825 Dixie Highway)
08-29-376-001 (6815 Dixie Highway)
08-29-376-002 (6803 Dixie Highway)

District #3
08-29-328-009 (6756 Dixie Highway)
08-29-377-006 (6751 Dixie Highway)
08-29-377-022 (6725 Dixie Highway)
08-29-452-003 (6695 Dixie Highway)
08-29-452-004 (6687 Dixie Highway)
08-29-452-008 (6697 Dixie Highway)
08-29-453-014 (6696 Dixie Highway)
08-29-453-021 (6722 Dixie Highway)
08-29-453-026 (6670 Dixie Highway)
08-29-453-027 (6700 Dixie Highway)
08-29-453-029 (6674 Dixie Highway)
08-29-453-030 (6678 Dixie Highway)
08-29-453-031 (6750 Dixie Highway)
08-32-201-003 (6605 Dixie Highway)
08-32-201-010 (6625 Dixie Highway)
08-32-201-012 (6585 Dixie Highway)
08-32-226-012 (6460 Dixie Highway)
08-32-226-013 (6450 Dixie Highway)
08-32-226-014 (6440 Dixie Highway)
08-32-226-016 (6560 Dixie Highway)
08-32-226-017 (6550 Dixie Highway)
08-32-226-018 (6450 Dixie Highway)
08-32-226-020 (6500 Dixie Highway)
08-32-226-021 (6650 Dixie Highway)
08-32-276-002 (6575 Dixie Highway)
08-32-276-003 (6565 Dixie Highway)
08-32-276-004 (6559 Dixie Highway)
08-32-276-016 (6507 Dixie Highway)
08-32-276-017 (6530 Maple Drive)
08-32-276-020 (6547 Dixie Highway)
08-32-276-021 (6577 Dixie Highway)
08-32-277-007 (6485 Dixie Highway)
08-32-277-008 (6475 Dixie Highway)

District #4
08-33-302-013 (5904 Dixie Highway)
08-33-351-005 (5897 Dixie Highway)
08-33-351-020 (5881 Dixie Highway)
08-33-351-021 (5881 Dixie Highway)
08-33-351-022 (5875 Dixie Highway)
08-33-351-023 (5901 Dixie Highway)
08-33-353-003 (5855 Dixie Highway)
08-33-353-005 (5859 Dixie Highway)
08-33-354-003 (5890 Dixie Highway)
08-33-354-007 (5880 Dixie Highway)
08-33-354-014 (5886 Dixie Highway)
08-33-354-015 (5896 Dixie Highway)
08-33-356-001 (5874 Dixie Highway)
08-33-356-008 (5870 Dixie Highway)
08-33-357-001 (5864 Dixie Highway)
08-33-357-003 (5854 Dixie Highway)
08-33-357-017 (5850 Dixie Highway)

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
JULY 21, 2009
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: Present: Wagner, VanderVeen, Carson, Rosso, Lohmeier, Wallace, Petterson
Absent: None
There was a quorum
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. The Agenda was amended by adding #5, Task Force Member
6. Citizens were offered an opportunity to address the Board regarding subjects that were not on the Agenda. Public Forum closed at 7:54 p.m.
7. Accounts Payable Check Run was approved
8. Agreement with Independent Contractor for HR services was ratified.
9 Approved postponing discussion regarding Qualified Statements to the August 4th meeting.
10. Approved changes to Employee Manual
11. Rescinded motion of May 5, 2009, moving $40,000 to Building Fund
12. Approved motion to go into Closed Session to discuss update on Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters
13. Reopened Regular Meeting at 9:45 p.m.
14. Adjourned Regular Meeting at 9:45 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 7/29/09

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Date and Time: August 4, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI, 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience will have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the Agenda, limiting theircomments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of July 7, 2009, and Special Meeting Minutes of July 14, 2009
b. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business:
1. Petitions on National Pollution Discharge Elimination Systems Phase II General Permits – Resolution Authorizing Township Attorney to Prepare and Submit Order of Dismissal of Petitions for Contested Case Hearing
2. Discussion regarding Qualified Statements
New Business:
1. Comcast PEG fees
2. Approval of Safety Path Repairs
3. Review of Safety Paths
4. Sewer Rate Study
5. Annual Spring Clean-Up
6. Employee Personnel Manual: Amendment to Procedure 1080.1 from Employment-Discharge Language
7. Job Posting for Head of Teen Services position at Library
8. Tri-Party Funding and recommendation for project
9. Second Quarter Investment Report
10. Financial Reporting of Parks and Recreation Department
11. Proposal to require all regular and special Township Board meetings to be videotaped and broadcast by the Cable Department
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Date and Time: July 21, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI, 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience will have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the Agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
New Business:
1. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
2. Ratification of Independent Contractor Agreement for Human Resources Director
3. Sewer Rate Study 4 Budget Adjustment of May 5th
Closed Session ? Update on Teamster’s negotiations
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
JULY 7, 2009
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:32 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: Present: Wagner, VanderVeen, Carson, Rosso, Lohmeier, Wallace
Absent: Petterson arrived at 8:30 p.m.
There was a quorum.
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. The Agenda was amended by adding #10, Release of Confidential Attorney Client Opinion, and #11, Unauthorized Payments
6. Citizens were offered an opportunity to address the Board regarding subjects that were not on the Agenda and closed at 7:55 p.m.
7. The following Consent Agenda items were approved.
a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2009 and June 16, 2009 and Special Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2009, June 10, 2009, June 18, 2009 and June 23, 2009
b. Appointment of Neil Wallace and Larry Rosso to Election commission
8. Approved and adopted Second Reading of Text Amendment to the Code of Ordinances:
Article III. District Regulations
Division 13. C-1 Local Business
Division 14 . C-2 Planned Shopping Center
Division 15. C-3 Highway Commercial
Division 16. C-4 General Business District
Article V. Off Street Parking and Loading
Section. 50-947. Off Street drive-through and waiting space.
9. Discussion of Tri Party Funds
10. Approved postponing of Sewer Rate Pass-Through Increase
11. Approved Diamond Jubilee Garden Project at the Library
12. Approved printing of 2009 Fall Recreation Guide with PrintComm
13. Discussion of 2007 Plante Moran Audit Letter
14. Adopted Local Business Supply Policy
15. Amend Broadcast Policy on Special Meetings, subject to a report from Mr. Wallace
16. Town Hall furnishings failed for lack of support
17. Request for Town Hall signage failed
18. Approved release of Attorney-Client privileged letters on Town Hall purchase
19. Appointed Clerk to initiate an investigation regarding unauthorized release of payments
20. Approved request of return of unauthorized payments
21. Referral to HR Director to review conduct of employee failed for lack of support
22. Approved Accounts Payable Check Run
23. Approved Budget Adjustment for Human Resources Director
24. Approved motion to go into Closed Session to discuss Teamsters Collective Bargaining Agreement at 11:21 p.m.
25. Approved motion to adjourn regular meeting at 12:18 a.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 7/15/09

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on July 7, 2009, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a Second Reading and Adoption of a Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, as follows:
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 83A-09-03
TEXT AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 83, BEING CHAPTER 50 OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE CODE FOR THE PURPOSES OF AMENDING PROVISIONS OF THE CODE REGARDING THE COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS AS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE III, DIVISION 13, ‘C-1 LOCAL BUSINESS,? DIVISION 14, ‘C-2 PLANNED SHOPPING CENTER,? DIVISION 15, ‘C-3 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL,? DIVISION 16, ‘C-4 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT,? AND DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890, ‘SCHEDULE; MINIMUM SIZE OF BUILDINGS,? AND IN ARTICLE V, SECTION 50-947, ‘OFF-STREET DRIVE-THROUGH AND WAITING SPACE.?
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
Ordinance Amendment. The Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance No. 83, as amended, being Chapter 50 of the Independence Charter Township Code, is amended such that Article III, Division 13, ‘C-1 Local Business,? of the Independence Charter Township Code shall read as follows:
DIVISION 13. C-1 LOCAL BUSINESS
Sec. 50-510. Intent.
The C-1 local business district is intended to provide areas for retail business and service uses which are designed and located to serve the nearby residential areas. The intent of this district is also to allow local business areas in locations that are compatible with neighboring residential areas.
Sec. 50-511. Permitted principal uses.
Permitted principal uses in the C-1 local business district shall include the following:
(1) All permitted principal uses in the OS-1 District;
(2) Retail businesses that do not exceed 10,000 square feet in gross floor area which sell commodities, such as: groceries, meats, dairy products, beverages, and baked goods; books and periodicals; drugs; apparel; gifts and jewelry; and; hardware, paint, and decorating supplies;
(3) Planned shopping centers that do not exceed 50,000 square feet in gross floor area and contain permitted principal uses in OS-1 and C-2 Districts;
(4) Standard and fast-food restaurants;
(5) Personal fitness, gymnastic and exercise centers; and dance, music and art schools that do not exceed 10,000 square feet in gross floor area.
(6) Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above permitted principal uses.
Sec. 50-512. Special land uses in accordance with section 50-848.
The following special land uses shall be permitted in the C-1 local business district subject to the requirements and standards of section 50-848, the following applicable requirements and all other standards of this chapter.
(1) Drive-through serving any permitted or special land use, subject to the standard set forth in Section 50-947.
(2) Places of worship; and
(3) Public utility buildings, quasi-public buildings, telephone exchange buildings, electric transformer stations and substations and gas regulator stations but ‘without storage yards.
Section 2 of Ordinance
Ordinance Amendment. The Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance No. 83, as amended, being Chapter 50 of the Independence Charter Township Code, is amended such that Article III, Division 14, ‘C-2 Planned Shopping Center,? of the Independence Charter Township Code shall read as follows:
DIVISION 14. C-2 PLANNED SHOPPING CENTER
Sec. 50-537. Intent.
The C-2 planned shopping center district is intended to provide for a combination of commercial and office uses, in a single planned facility. The purpose of this district is to provide large, uniformly planned areas where people may work, shop, and conduct business in an atmosphere which has been created so as to minimize parking and traffic conflicts, and maximize ease and safety of pedestrian circulation.
Sec. 50-538. Permitted principal uses.
Permitted principal uses in the C-2 planned shopping center district shall include the following:
(1) All principal uses permitted in the OS-2 Office Service Two and C-1 local business districts;
(2) Retail businesses that are permitted principal uses in the C-1 District that do not exceed 75,000 square feet in gross floor area;
(3) Retail businesses that do not exceed 75,000 square feet which sell commodities such as: carpet, furniture and household appliances; building material; and sporting goods and hobby equipment.
(4) Planned shopping centers that do not exceed 75,000 square feet in gross floor area and contain uses which are principal permitted uses in the OS-2, C-1 and C-2 Districts.
(5) Personal fitness, gymnastics and exercise centers; and dance, music and art schools that do not exceed 75,000 square feet in gross floor area.
(6) Indoor commercial entertainment and recreation activities such as: movie theaters, bowling centers, skating rinks and racquet clubs.
Sec. 50-540. Special land uses in accordance with section 50-848.
The following special land uses shall be permitted in the C-2 planned shopping center district subject to the requirements and standards of section 50-848 and all other standards of this chapter:
(1) Any permitted principal use that exceeds 75,000 square feet in gross floor area;
(2) Drive-through restaurants;
(3) Bar/lounge;
(4) Hotels and motels.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Ordinance Amendment. The Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance No. 83, as amended, being Chapter 50 of the Independence Charter Township Code, is amended such that
Article III, Division 15, ‘C-3 Highway Commercial,? of the Independence Charter Township Code shall read as follows:
DIVISION 15. C-3 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL
Sec. 50-563. Intent.
The intent of the C-3 highway commercial district is to provide areas for retail business and service uses which serve the township by being located along principal and minor arterials as designated in the Township Master Plan.
Sec. 50-564. Permitted principal uses.
Permitted principal uses in the C-3 highway commercial district shall include the following:
(1) All principal permitted uses in the C-2 planned shopping center district;
(2) Building material sales that do not exceed 75,000 square feet in gross floor area;
(3) Publicly owned buildings, public utility buildings, telephone exchange buildings, electric transformer stations and substations, and gas regulator stations with service yards but without vehicular or material storage yards. Water and sewerage pumping stations; and
(4) Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above-permitted principal uses.
Sec. 50-565. Special land uses in accordance with section 50-848.
The following special land uses shall be permitted in the C-3 highway commercial district subject to requirements and standards of section 50-848, the following applicable requirements and all other standards of this chapter.
(1) Any principal permitted use that exceeds 75,000 square feet in gross floor area;
(2) Drive-through serving any permitted or special land use, subject to the standards set forth in Section 50-947;
(3) Drive-through restaurants;
(4) Bar/lounge;
(5) Uses which have outdoor storage of merchandise for sale on the premises, including new and used car sales, trailer sales, boat and marine sales, and nursery and garden sales;
(6) Hotels and motels; and
(7) Trade contractors, provided that no services shall be performed on the premises.
Section 4 of Ordinance
Ordinance Amendment. The Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance No. 83, as amended, being Chapter 50 of the Independence Charter Township Code, is amended such that Article III, Division 16, of the Independence Charter Township Code shall read as follows:
DIVISION 16. C-4 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
Sec. 50-598. Intent.
The C-4 General Business District is intended to provide areas for retail business and service uses that serve a market area larger than the C-1 District, but would generally be confined to the Township as a whole. Because of the variety of business types permitted in the C-4 District, special attention shall be paid to site layout, building design, site access and vehicular circulation, coordination of site features between adjoining sites and compatibility to the surrounding area, especially neighborhoods.
Sec. 50-599. Permitted principal uses.
Permitted principal uses in the C-4 General Business District shall include the following:
(1) All permitted principal uses in the OS-2 and C-1 Districts.
(2) Retail businesses that are permitted principal uses in the C-1 District that do not to exceed 75,000 square feet in gross floor area.
(3) Retail businesses that do not exceed 75,000 square feet of gross floor area which sell commodities such as: carpet, furniture and appliances; building materials; and sporting goods and hobby equipment.
(4) Planned shopping centers that do not exceed 75,000 square feet in gross floor area and contain permitted principal uses in the OS-2, C-1 and C-4 Districts.
(5) Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above permitted principal uses.
Sec. 50-600. Special land use in accordance with section 50-848.
The following special land uses shall be permitted in the C-4 General Business District subject to the requirements of section 50-848, the following applicable requirements and all other standards of this chapter.
(1) Any permitted principal use that exceeds 75,000 square feet in gross floor area;
(2) Drive-through serving any permitted or special land use, subject to the standards set forth in Section 50-947;
(3) Drive-through restaurants;
(4) Bar/lounge;
(5) Hotels and motels;
(6) Places of worship.
Section 5 of Ordinance
Ordinance Amendment. The Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance No. 83, as amended, being Chapter 50 of the Independence Charter Township Code, is amended such that the portion of the schedule concerning the C-4 General Commercial District set forth in Article III, Division 25, Section 50-890, of the Independence Charter Township Code shall read as follows:
Sec. 50-890 Schedule; minimum size of buildings.

Section 6 of Ordinance
Ordinance Amendment. The Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance No. 83, as amended, being Chapter 50 of the Independence Charter Township Code, is amended such that Article V, Section 50-947, of the Independence Charter Township Code shall read as follows:
Sec. 50-947. Off-street drive-through and waiting space.
(a) Drive-through facilities. In addition to meeting off-street parking requirements, all uses, which provide drive-through facilities for serving customers within their automobile, shall meet the following requirements:
(1) No more than one drive-through servicing a pickup window shall be permitted for each individual building, regardless of the number of uses. Dual ordering stations for drive-through food service shall not be permitted;
(2) Ingress and egress to drive-through facilities shall be part of the internal circulation of the site and integrated with the overall site design. Clear identification and delineation between the drive-through facility and parking lot shall be provided. Drive-through facilities shall be designed in a manner, which promotes pedestrian and vehicular safety;
(3) Any speaker at drive-throughs shall not be audible from adjacent residential uses;
(4) Single-lane drive-throughs may be located at the side of a building. Multiple-lane drive-throughs shall be located in a manner that will be the least visible from a public thoroughfare. Canopy design shall be compatible with the design of the principal building and incorporate similar materials and architectural elements.
(5) Each drive-through facility shall provide adequate stacking space meeting the following standards:
a. Each stacking lane shall be one-way, and each stacking lane space shall be a minimum of 12 feet in width and 20 feet in length;
b. Each drive-through facility shall have an escape lane a minimum of 12 feet in width to allow other vehicles to pass those waiting to be served;
c. For car wash uses, a sufficient additional lane shall be provided for the active or passive drying of the vehicle after the wash. Where the drying process is to be passive, greater lane space shall be required in the discretion of the planning commission, applying accepted principles; and
d. The number of stacking spaces per service lane shall be provided for the uses limited below. Each stacking space shall be computed on the basis of 20 feet in length. When a use is not specifically mentioned, the requirements for off-street stacking space for the use with similar needs, as determined in the discretion of the planning commission, shall apply.
Use Stacking Spaces Per Service Lane
Banks, -4
Pharmacy, 4
Photo -4
service and Dry cleaning
Restaurants 10
with drive- through
Auto washes (self service)
Entry 4
Exit 1?
Auto washes (automatic)
Entry 10
Exit 2?
(b) Off-street waiting space. Uses such as day cares, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and churches shall provide safe and efficient means for passengers to be dropped off and picked up. Such off-street waiting spaces shall be clearly delineated so as to ensure the safety of pedestrians and motorists.
Section 7 of Ordinance
Severability. If any section, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be declared to be unconstitutional, void, illegal or ineffective by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such section, clause or provision declared to be unconstitutional, void or illegal shall thereby cease to be a part of this Ordinance, but the remainder of this Ordinance shall stand and be in full force and effect.
Section 8 of Ordinance
Savings. Except as expressly set forth above, the Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired, or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they were commenced.
Section 9 of Ordinance
Effective. This ordinance shall be effective on the date provided by applicable law following publication.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
Charter Township of Independence
Introduced: 3-1-09
Adopted: 7-7-09
Published: 3-25-09 and 7-15-09
Effective: 7-22-09

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, August 5, 2009, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #09-0016 Betzing, Kenneth, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION
50-837. 22? SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION TO ACCESSORY STRUCTURE ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
7979 Reese Rd., Lot 10, 1.87 Acres, R-1R
Clarkston Hills Estates
08-18-326-006
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
OFFICIAL NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence July Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall Office on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 9:00 am. This office is located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346.
Sincerely,
Beverly Shaver, CMAE3
Independence Township Assessor
1(248) 625-8114

PUBLIC NOTICE
Consumer Confidence Report with 2008 Water Quality Results was mailed June 24, 2009 to all water customers. If you do not receive your copy, you can pick one up at the Department of Public Works, 6050 Flemings Lake Road. Normal business hours are 7 am to 6 pm, Monday through Thursday. The report can also be viewed on the township website www.twp.independence.mi.us.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Date and Time: July 7, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI, 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience will have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the Agenda, limiting theircomments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2009 and June 16, 2009, and Special Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2009, June 10, 2009, June 18, 2009 and June 23, 2009
b. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
c. Appointment of Neil Wallace and Larry Rosso to Election Commission
Unfinished Business:
1. Second Reading and Adoption of Text Amendment to the Code of Ordinances, Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan
Article III. District Regulations
Division 13. C-1 Local Business
Division 14. C-2 Planned Shopping Center
Division 15. C-3 Highway Commercial
Division 16. C-4 General Business District
Article V. Off Street Parking and Loading
Section. 50-947. Off Street drive-through and waiting space.
New Business:
1. Tri Party Funds
2. Sewer Rate Pass-Through Increase
3. Approval of Diamond Jubilee Garden Project at the Library
4. 2009 Fall Recreation Guide
5. Review of 2007 Plante & Moran Audit Management Letter
6. Local Business Supply Policy
7. Proposal to require all regular and special meetings of the Independence Township Board to be recorded and broadcast by the Cable Department
8. Wrap up on new building furnishings
9. Township Signage
Closed Session ? AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #09-0011 Zielke, Andrew, Rosetta Building Company, Petitioner for Terence and Elizabeth Haran
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890. 2?3? REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
9246 Allen Rd., Lot 15, 1.09 Acres, R-1R
Allen Woods Estates
08-08-101-015
Case #09-0012 Maass, Scott, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-837. 39? FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE, 2? SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE, PLUS 1? DISTANCE VARIANCE BETWEEN STRUCTURES AND FRONT YARD PLACEMENT OF ACCESSORY STRUCTURE ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD (CONSTRUCTION STARTED)
4882 Lakeview Blvd., Lot 23, R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club No. 2
08-13-106-029
Case #09-0013 Cook, Valerie, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890. VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY (ONE OF THE NEW PARCELS WOULD LACK FRONTAGE ON A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE ROAD AND IT WOULD HAVE AN ACCESSORY BUILDING WITHOUT A PRINCIPAL USE)
6880 Aspen Ct., Lot 28 also 3.80 Acres, R-1B, R-1R
Pine Knob Village
08-23-200-031
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
addendum
Case #09-0014 CWL LAND CO., LLC, Petitioner
APPLICANT MAKES THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
1. USE VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 19, SECTION 50-685 PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES
2. VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 19, SECTION 50-687 (a) and (b) SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
3. VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 19, SECTION 50-689 PLACEMENT AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS
4. VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-837 ACCESSORY BUILDING AND STRUCTURES
5. VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-846 LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
6. VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTIONS 50-849 (a) AND 50-851 (f) OUTDOOR STORAGE OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
7. VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE V, SECTIONS 50-944, 50-945 AND 50-946 OFF STREET PARKING
4625 White Lake Ct., 3.22 Acres, ML and Vacant White Lake Ct., 11.07 Acres, ML
08-31-302-013 and 08-31-302-019
Case #09-0015 Consumers Energy Co. and Minnesota Limited, Inc., Petitioner
APPLICANT MAKES THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
1. VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 19, SECTION 50-685 AND 50-687 TO ALLOW THE NON-OFFICE PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATION
2. VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 19, SECTION 50-689 FOR SIDE YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS
3. VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-838 FOR SIGN REQUIREMENTS
4. VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-846 FOR LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
5. VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION2 24, SECTION 50-849 TO STORE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OUTDOORS
6. VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-851 FOR AIRBORNE EMISSIONS, NOISE, VIBRATIONS AND OUTDOOR STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
7. VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE V, SECTION 50-946 FOR OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
Vacant White Lake Ct., 11.07 Acres, ML
08-31-302-019
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
JUNE 16, 2009
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Carson, Rosso, Lohmeier, Petterson, Wallace
Absent: Wagner
There was a quorum.
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. The agenda was amended by removing #5, Plante Moran Audit letter discussion, and adding DPW Summer hours and Closed Session to discuss attorney opinion letter
6. Citizens were offered an opportunity to address the Board regarding subjects that were not on the Agenda opening at 7:39 p.m. and closing at 7:51 p.m.
7. The Consent Agenda was removed
8. Approved the appointment of members to the Task Force.
9 Approved Dixie Highway Commercial Rehabilitation District
10. Approved temporary change for fees charged for non-conforming signs
11. Approved Resolution No. 2008-22
12. Approved motion to expend CIA funds for landscaping
13. Postponed discussion of Annual Spring Clean-Up
14. Approved Fireworks at Clintonwood Park
15. Approved Fireworks at Lake Oakland
16. Approved Emergency Operation Plan
17. Approved Agreement to operate County titled USAR vehicles
18. Approved Parking Lot/Landscaping at Station #2, under supervision of Chief Ronk
19. Postponed discussion of Fire Department Training Facility
20. Postponed the DPW new hours until discussion at next regular meeting.
21. Approved Accounts Payable Check Run.
22. Approved motion to go into closed session to discuss pending litigation (MDEQ) and attorney opinion letter
23. Motion approved to go into open session at 12:29 a.m.
24. Approved motion to adjourn at 12:29 a.m.

Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 6/24/09

PUBLIC NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
The Department of Public Works hours of operation will expand
Monday through Thursday
7:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Closed Fridays
We will return to normal schedule after Labor Day September 7, 2009.
In the event of a Water, Sewer or Cemetery
EMERGENCY, please call
248 866-4844.
Any questions or comments
contact the DPW – 248 625-8222

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #09-0011 Zielke, Andrew, Rosetta Building Company, Petitioner for Terence and Elizabeth Haran
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890. 2?3? REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
9246 Allen Rd., Lot 15, 1.09 Acres, R-1R
Allen Woods Estates
08-08-101-015
Case #09-0012 Maass, Scott, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-837. 39? FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE, 2? SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE, PLUS 1? DISTANCE VARIANCE BETWEEN STRUCTURES AND FRONT YARD PLACEMENT OF ACCESSORY STRUCTURE ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD (CONSTRUCTION STARTED)
4882 Lakeview Blvd., Lot 23, R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club No. 2
08-13-106-029
Case #09-0013 Cook, Valerie, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890. VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY (ONE OF THE NEW PARCELS WOULD LACK FRONTAGE ON A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE ROAD AND IT WOULD HAVE AN ACCESSORY BUILDING WITHOUT A PRINCIPAL USE)
6880 Aspen Ct., Lot 28 also 3.80 Acres, R-1B, R-1R
Pine Knob Village
08-23-200-031
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2009-008
TEXT AMENDMENT TO CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
Consider amendment to Chapter 50. Zoning Ordinance No. 83, Section 50-862. Site Specific Relief Authorization, adding the following sentence as a new Subsection (b)(3): ‘An applicant shall not simultaneously apply, or continue with an application, for site specific relief authorization under this section and for variance relief under Article II, Division 3 of this Code.?
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE ORDINANCE MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
JUNE 2, 2009
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Carson, Rosso, Lohmeier, Petterson, Wallace
Absent: Wagner
There was a quorum
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. The Agenda was approved.
6. Citizens were offered an opportunity to address the Board regarding subjects that were not on the agenda opening at 7:41 p.m. and closing at 7:47 p.m.
7. The following Consent Agenda item was approved:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2009
8. Public Hearing on Heather Lakes Street Lighting Improvement and Special Assessment opened at 7:42 p.m. and closed at 7:47 p.m.
9 Public Hearing on Reprogramming of CDBG Funds opened at 7:47 p.m. and closed at 7:49 p.m.
10. Approved Heather Lakes Street Lighting Improvement and Special Assessment District
11. Approved Resolution regarding Capital Connection Charges
12. Approved Installment Payment Agreement for Capital Connection Charges
13. Approved Reprogramming of CDBG Funds
14. Discussion on expenditures for new Township Hall
15. Approved Accounts Payable Check Run
16. Approved Wellhead Protection Services Grand Application, subject to legal review
17. Discussion on Principles of Governance
18. Meeting adjourned at 9:29 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 6/10/09

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Date and Time: June 16, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI, 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience will have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the Agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2009
b. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
c. Resolution ? Road Commission of Oakland County
Unfinished Business:
1. Task Force Appointments
New Business:
1. Dixie Highway Commercial Rehabilitation District
2. Temporary change for fees charged for non-conforming signs
3. Resolution to amend Resolution No. 2008-22
4. Review of Corridor Improvement Authority
5. Review of 2007 Plante & Moran audit Management Letter
6. Annual Spring Clean-up
7. Emergency Operation Plan
8. Agreement to Operate County titled USAR vehicles
9. Parking Lot / Landscaping at Station #2
10. Fire Department Training Facility
Closed Session ? Pending Litigation (MDEQ)
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
HEATHER LAKES ESTATES STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 2, 2009, at 7:30 p.m., in the Independence Township Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Independence Township, Michigan, the Township Board of Trustees shall meet for the purpose of hearing comments and objections on the question of creating a special assessment district and defraying the expenses of the operation of street lighting in the Heather Lakes Estates Subdivision by special assessment and confirming the roll relative to such special assessment district, with the special assessment district being all of the lots within the Heather Lakes Estate Subdivision located in the Charter Township of Independence.
The revised total cost estimate for the operation of the street lighting in the Heather Lakes Estates Subdivision is $6,236.39 for the first year only, and the portion of that amount to be paid by the lots in Independence Township has been re-determined to be in the amount of $2,178.35 with $22.93 being paid by an assessment against each individual lot for the first year only. Subsequent annual assessments for operation of the street lighting would be in an amount to be determined annually, with the annual assessment adjusted accordingly.
The Township Board is proceeding with this hearing based upon petitions received from the record owners of not less than 10 percent of the number of lots in the proposed district.
Appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the matters to be considered at the hearing to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest by letter on or before the hearing, and his or her personal appearance in such case shall not be required.
SHELAGH VANDERVEEN
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
DATED: 5/19/09 PUBLISHED: 5/27/09

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
MAY 19, 2009
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call:
Present: Wagner, VanderVeen, Carson, Rosso, Lohmeier, Petterson, Wallace
Absent: None
There was a quorum
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. The Agenda was approved, as amended, with the addition of rescheduling of Water-Sewer Workshop and Closed Session on White Lake Commons/Consumers for discussion of legal opinion of attorney.
6. Citizens were offered an opportunity to address the Board regarding subjects that were not on the Agenda.
7. The following Consent Agenda items were approved:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2009
b. Resolution Amending Section 125 Cafeteria Plan
c. West Nile Funding Resolution
8. Approved Resolution for Oakland ? Macomb SRF Project
9 Approved 2nd Reading and Adoption of Text Amendment to Code of Ordinances, Chapter 50, Section 30-838, Subsection (h)(3), Requirements for permitted temporary signs in commercial office and industrial districts
10. Approved motion to postpone discussion on Human Resources Director
11. Approved Resolution Setting Public Hearing for Heather Lake Estates Street Lighting Improvement and Special Assessment for June 2, 2009
12. Approved Meeting and Agenda Policy
13. Treasurer’s Report
14. Appointment of Mark Petterson to Waumegah Lake and Lake Oakland Improvement Boards
15. Approved Accounts Payable Check Run
16. Approved rescheduling of Water-Sewer Rate Workshop
17. Approved motion to go into Closed Session to discuss attorney’s legal opinion on White Lake Commons/Consumers at 10:59 p.m.
18. Meeting adjourned at 11:24 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Published: 5/27/09 Township Clerk

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on May 19, 2009, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a Second Reading and Adoption of a Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance, as follows:
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 83A-09-02
TEXT AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 83, BEING CHAPTER 50 OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE CODE FOR THE PURPOSES OF AMENDING PROVISIONS OF THE CODE REGARDING TEMPORARY SIGNS IN COMMERCIAL, OFFICE, AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS AS CONTAINED IN SECTION 50-838(h)(3).
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
Ordinance Amendment. The Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance No. 83, as amended, being Chapter 50 of the Independence Charter Township Code, is amended such that Section 50-838(h)(3) of the Independence Charter Township Code shall read as follows:
Sec. 50-838. Signs.
(a)-(g) [Unchanged].
(h) Permitted temporary signs. The following temporary signs shall be permitted in accordance with the regulations herein.
(1) [Unchanged].
(2) [Unchanged].
(3) Requirements for permitted temporary signs in all commercial, office, and industrial districts are as follows:
a. All portable temporary signs shall be freestanding, contain no moving parts, and shall not be affixed to any structure intended for another purpose, including, but not limited to, utility poles and trees. Portable temporary signs shall have no internal or external illumination;
b. Only one (1) portable temporary sign shall be permitted on premises where there is a single occupant. In the case of multi-tenant buildings and/or premises, each tenant shall be permitted one (1) portable temporary sign provided a twenty-five (25) foot separation distance between signs is maintained;
c. A portable temporary sign shall not exceed four (4) feet in height;
d. A portable temporary sign shall not exceed eight (8) square feet per side in area;
e. A portable temporary sign shall not be located within a public road right-of-way. Where there is a public sidewalk or safety path, a portable temporary sign shall be placed at least one (1) foot behind the sidewalk or safety path. A portable temporary sign shall not be placed between the sidewalk or safety path and the public road.
f. A portable temporary sign located at the intersection of two (2) roads shall not obstruct the clear vision of vehicular traffic on adjacent roadways or pedestrians using Township safety paths and/or other pedestrian walkways; and
g. Permits for portable temporary signs shall be issued on an annual basis which entitles the applicant to display a portable temporary sign for up to a fourteen (14) day period, not to exceed four (4) times per year. A portable temporary sign shall be displayed only during normal business hours. When applying for a portable temporary sign, an applicant shall provide proof of permission from the owner of the property.
Upon approval of the annual permit for the portable temporary sign, a permit sticker shall be issued identifying the dates of issuance, expiration, and each of the fourteen (14) day periods during the permit year that the sign is permitted to be displayed. The sticker shall be displayed on one (1) side of the sign in the lower left hand corner.
(4) [Unchanged].
(i)-(l) [Unchanged].
Section 2 of Ordinance
Severability. If any section, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be declared to be unconstitutional, void, illegal or ineffective by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such section, clause or provision declared to be unconstitutional, void or illegal shall thereby cease to be a part of this Ordinance, but the remainder of this Ordinance shall stand and be in full force and effect.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Savings. Except as expressly set forth above, the Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired, or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they were commenced.
Section 4 of Ordinance
Effective. This ordinance shall be effective on the date provided by applicable law following publication.
Section 5 of Ordinance
Enactment. This ordinance is declared to have been enacted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting called and held on the 19th day of May, 2009, and ordered to be given publication in the manner prescribed by law.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
Introduced: 4/21/09
Adopted: 5/19/09
Published: 4/29/09 and 5/27/09
Effective: 6/4/09

Invitation for Volunteer Task Force Members Township Operations and Management Study
The Township Board has initiated a study of organizational management and operations of the Township. The purpose of the study is to identify areas where there can be improvements to both service delivery and cost efficiency.
The Board is seeking the expertise of qualified and interested resident experts who will form a Task Force to independently evaluate Township operations and make recommendations to the Board. The Task Force will be composed of 3-5 members with experience in business, government, finance, human resources or organizational management.
The initial thrust of the Task Force will be to study how the Township maintains and operates all facilities, including buildings, utilities, cemetery, parks, and safety paths. The Task Force will also be asked to evaluate the Building and Planning Department in this same time frame. Within six months, the Task Force will be asked to provide their recommendations for improvement to the Township Board. There are several other areas that the Board has identified for study. The Task Force will also be asked to make recommendations to the Township Board as to how other Township operations should be evaluated.
The Task Force will work independently, but will be supported by Carlisle/Wortman Associates, the Township Planning Consultants. Township Department Heads and staff have also been directed to provide their full cooperation. There is the possibility of additional professional assistance being made available to be determined by the Township Board on a request from the Task Force.
A more detailed explanation can be found on the Township’s website at www.twp.independence.mi.us.
Township Board members may submit the names of interested individuals. However, the Board also requests that any interested residents submit a resume to Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk (svanderveen@twp.independence.mi.us) by Friday, June 5th.

NOTICE OF REPROGRAMMING
OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) requirements, a Public Hearing will be held by the Charter Township of Independence on Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston. The request will be to change the assignment of $33,433 in 2006 funds from Senior Centers to additional equipment in Senior Centers.

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
HEATHER LAKES ESTATES STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on May 19, 2009, at 7:30 p.m., in the Independence Township Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan, the Township Board shall meet for the purpose of hearing comments and objections on the question of creating a special assessment district and defraying the expenses of the maintenance and operation of street lighting in the Heather Lakes Estates Subdivision by special assessment, with the special assessment district being all of the lots within the Heather Lakes Estate Subdivision located in Independence Township.
The cost estimate for the maintenance and operation for the first year is $1,548.35.
The Township Board is proceeding with this hearing based upon petitions received from the record owners of not less than 10 percent of the number of lots in the proposed district.
Appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the matters to be considered at the hearing to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest by letter on or before the hearing, and his or her personal appearance in such case shall not be required.
SHELAGH VANDERVEEN, Township Clerk
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
DATED: May 11, 2009
PUBLISHED: May 13, 2009

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2009-005
A.F. Jonna Development Company, Petitioner
REQUESTS SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
Change of Use in the
Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District
5601 Sashabaw Road,
Renovation of former Chase Banking Center
Article III., Division 24., Sec. 50-863.(b).(4). Pursuant to Sec. 50-848. and Sec. 50-57.
Special Land Use Request: Renovation of former Chase Banking Center proposing 3 tenant spaces with one (1) drive through.
Parcel Identification Number: 08-27-300-016
Common Description: 5601 Sashabaw Road
Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District
C-2 Zone, .98 Acres
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
MAY 5, 2009
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: Present: Wagner, VanderVeen, Carson, Rosso, Lohmeier, Petterson, Wallace
Absent: None
There was a quorum
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. The agenda was approved, as amended with the removal of #4, Discussion of Parks and Recreation Plan and adding Closed Session for discussing legal opinion of attorney.
6. Citizens were offered an opportunity to address the Board regarding subjects that were not on the agenda.
7. The following Consent Agenda items were approved:
a. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of March 31, 2009 and Regular Meeting Minutes of March 27, 2009
b. Proclamation ? Mental Health Month, May 2009
8. Approved First Amendment to Sewer Maintenance Agreement
9. Approved Task Force Study of Operations and Maintenance in Township
10. Approved motion to postpone discussion on Capital Improvement Plan
11. Presentation by DPW Director of capital and tap fees as they apply to the Dixie Highway project
12. Approved Resolution Setting Public Hearing for Heather Lake Estates Street Lighting Improvement and Special Assessment for May 19, 2009
13. Report by Finance Director on First Quarter Budget Status Report
14. Discussion on White Lake Court
15. Approved Minutes of April 21, 2009, with amendments
16. Approved Accounts Payable Check Run
17. Approved Motion to go into Closed Session to discuss attorney’s legal opinion
18. Meeting adjourned at 11:34 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Published: 5/13/09 Township Clerk

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA Date and Time: May 19, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI, 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience will have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the Agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2009
b. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
c. Permission to sell used Library equipment
d. Resolution Amending Section 125 Cafeteria Plan
e. Information on CDBG Funds
f. West Nile Funding Resolution
Public Hearing ? Heather Lakes Street Lighting Improvement and Special Assessment
New Business
1. Oakland Macomb SRF Project
2. Selection of Human Resources Director candidate
3. Heather Lakes Street Lighting Improvement and Special Assessment
4. Meeting and Agenda Policy
5. Quarterly Treasurer’s Report
6. Appointment of new Independence Township representative to the Waumegah Lake Improvement Board
7. Discussion on new Township Hall expenditures
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, June 3, 2009, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following case:
Case #09-0005 Ryan, Walter, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-837. 16? FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION TO GARAGE ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
7270 Clement Rd., Lot 14, R-1A
Clintonside Sub.
08-31-427-027
Case #09-0006 Hahne, Erich, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE IV, SECTION 50-918. VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY (BOTH PARCELS LACK WIDTH)
5206 Woodlane Rd., Lots 15 & 16, R-1A
Supervisor’s Plat No. 2
08-02-451-026
Case #09-0007 Robert, Brian, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890. REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 33? TO CONSTRUCT DECK ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
8880 Nepahwin Dr., Lots 14-16, R-1A
Thendara Park Country Club
08-12-306-037
Case #09-0008 Goodman, Michael (TIKI, Inc.), Petitioner for McDonald’s
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-838. VARIANCE FOR ONE ADDITIONAL MENU BOARD (SIZE TO BE CONSIDERED)
5625 Sashabaw Rd., C-2
McDonald’s Corporation
08-27-300-015
Case #09-0009 Kroger Co., Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-849. VARIANCE TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL 30 DAYS OF OUTDOOR FLOWER SALES
5990 Sashabaw Rd., C-2
Regency Independence Center, Condominium Unit 1
Kroger Co.
08-27-400-032
Case #09-0010 Douglas, James and Patricia, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-837. FRONT YARD PLACEMENT (SETBACK TO BE CONSIDERED) OF ACCESSORY STRUCTURE ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD (CONSTRUCTION STARTED)
5130 Grey Rock Circle, R-1A
08-30-176-007
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on April 21, 2009, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a First Reading of a Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. The following is the proposed Ordinance Amendment:
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 83A-09-02
TEXT AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 83, BEING CHAPTER 50 OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE CODE FOR THE PURPOSES OF AMENDING PROVISIONS OF THE CODE REGARDING TEMPORARY SIGNS IN COMMERCIAL, OFFICE, AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS AS CONTAINED IN SECTION 50-838(h)(3).
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
Ordinance Amendment. The Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance No. 83, as amended, being Chapter 50 of the Independence Charter Township Code, is amended such that Section 50-838(h)(3) of the Independence Charter Township Code shall read as follows:
Sec. 50-838. Signs.
(a)-(g) [Unchanged].
(h) Permitted temporary signs. The following temporary signs shall be permitted in accordance with the regulations herein.
(1) [Unchanged].
(2) [Unchanged].
(3) Requirements for permitted temporary signs in all commercial, office, and industrial districts are as follows:
a. All portable temporary signs shall be freestanding, contain no moving parts, and shall not be affixed to any structure intended for another purpose, including, but not limited to, utility poles and trees. Portable temporary signs shall have no internal or external illumination;
b. Only one (1) portable temporary sign shall be permitted on premises where there is a single occupant. In the case of multi-tenant buildings and/or premises, each tenant shall be permitted one (1) portable temporary sign provided a twenty-five (25) foot separation distance between signs is maintained;
c. A portable temporary sign shall not exceed four (4) feet in height;
d. A portable temporary sign shall not exceed eight (8) square feet per side in area;
e. A portable temporary sign shall not be located within a public road right-of-way. Where there is a public sidewalk or safety path, a portable temporary sign shall be placed at least one (1) foot behind the sidewalk or safety path. A portable temporary sign shall not be placed between the sidewalk or safety path and the public road.
f. A portable temporary sign located at the intersection of two (2) roads shall not obstruct the clear vision of vehicular traffic on adjacent roadways or pedestrians using Township safety paths and/or other pedestrian walkways; and
g. Permits for portable temporary signs shall be issued on an annual basis which entitles the applicant to display a portable temporary sign for up to a fourteen (14) day period, not to exceed four (4) times per year. A portable temporary sign shall be displayed only during normal business hours. When applying for a portable temporary sign, an applicant shall provide proof of permission from the owner of the property.
Upon approval of the annual permit, a permit sticker shall be issued with the dates of issuance and expiration. The sticker shall be displayed on one (1) side of the sign in the lower left hand corner.
(4) [Unchanged].
(i)-(l) [Unchanged].
Section 2 of Ordinance
Severability. If any section, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be declared to be unconstitutional, void, illegal or ineffective by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such section, clause or provision declared to be unconstitutional, void or illegal shall thereby cease to be a part of this Ordinance, but the remainder of this Ordinance shall stand and be in full force and effect.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Savings. Except as expressly set forth above, the Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired, or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they were commenced.
Section 4 of Ordinance
Effective. This ordinance shall be effective on the date provided by applicable law following publication.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
Published: 4/29/09

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on April 21, 2009, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a Second Reading and Adoption of an Amendment to Ordinance Granting the McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development.:
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 83A-09-01
AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE GRANTING
THE McLAREN HEALTH CARE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
(Text and Map Amendment to Zoning Ordinance)
An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 83A-07-03, as amended, under the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 83, for the purpose of amending the McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development, also known as the McLaren Planned Unit Development in order to make certain additional property part of the McLaren Planned Unit Development and re-classify such additional property to PUD, Planned Unit Development, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, and to provide regulations for the development and use of such property under the McLaren Planned Unit Development.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
The approximately 2.8 acres of property in Section 27 of the Charter Township of Independence, having parcel numbers 08-27-251-004 and 08-27-252-002 and more particularly described on the attached legal description (the ‘Added Property?), is hereby reclassified in the Zoning Ordinance and on the Zoning Map, from Industrial Office Park (IOP) and Office Service Two (OS-2) to Planned Unit Development (PUD), subject to and in accordance with this amendatory ordinance.
Section 2 of Ordinance
This amendment to the Zoning Ordinance is granted subject to, and all improvement and use of the Added Property, and the property previously rezoned to the McLaren PUD, shall be subject to and in conformity with, the following:
(A) Chapter 50, Article III, Division 22 of the Independence Township Code of Ordinances, as amended.
(B) The PUD Plans for the McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development, as revised to date with the Added Property, and only as approved by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees on the date of adoption of this Ordinance Amendment by the Independence Township Board of Trustees.
(C) The Permit Conditions for the McLaren Health Care PUD, as amended by the First and Second Amendments thereto.
(D) The Development Agreement for the McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development, as amended by the First and Second Amendments thereto.
(E) The Declaration of Covenants, Easements and Restrictions recorded on October 24, 2007, at Liber 39696, Page 609 Oakland County Records, which shall be amended by the property owner to include the Added Property and as otherwise may be required by the Township for purposes of incorporating the Added Property and the development thereof.
(F) Any and all conditions of the approval of the Independence Township Board of Trustees and Planning Commission pertaining to incorporating the Added Property and the development thereof into the McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development as reflected in the official minutes of such meetings.
(G) All applicable Township ordinances and all design standards for the Sashabaw Corridor Town Center Area of the Township, of which the McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development is a part.
(H) Recordation with the Oakland County Register of Deeds Office of an Amended Affidavit by the owner of the Property upon this Ordinance becoming effective, containing the legal description of the Added Property, specifying the date of approval of the Planned Unit Development, and declaring that all future development of the Added Property has been authorized, restricted and required to be carried out in accordance with this Ordinance, and/or recordation of the Development Agreement as amended.
(I) All applicable Township ordinances and all Township design standards.
To the extent that there are conflicts or discrepancies between the respective provisions or contents of items (A) through (I), above, between items (a) through (I) in Ordinance No. 83A-07?03, between Ordinance No. 83A07-03 and this Ordinance, or between any Township Ordinance and any of the provisions or contents of this Ordinance or Ordinance No. 83A-07-03, interpretation shall be based upon the more strict regulation of the Property, and interpretation shall be subject to the determination of the Township Board in its reasonable discretion.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Savings. Amended only as specified in this Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4 of Ordinance
Severability. If any section, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be declared to be unconstitutional, void, illegal or ineffective by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such section, clause or provision declared to be unconstitutional, void or illegal shall thereby cease to be a part of this Ordinance, but the remainder of this Ordinance shall stand and be in full force and effect.
Section 5 of Ordinance
Effective. This ordinance shall be effective on the date provided by applicable law following publication.
Section 6 of Ordinance
Enactment. This ordinance is declared to have been enacted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting called and held on the 21st day of April, 2009, and ordered to be given publication in the manner prescribed by law.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the foregoing ordinance was adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, at a meeting of the Board duly called and held on the 21st day of April, 2009.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Shelagh VanderVeen
Introduced: 3/17/09
Adopted: 4/21/09
Published: 3/25/09 and 4/29/09
Effective: 5/6/09
REZONED PROPERTY DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT
LINDBERG PARCEL:
Part of the East ? of the Northeast ? of Section 27, T.4N., R.9E., Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, described as:
Commencing at the East ? corner of said Section 27; thence along the East-West ? line of said section 27, as monumented, S88?23?42’W, 1330.17 feet to a found concrete monument; thence continuing along said East-West ? line as monumented, S88?15?40’W, 1263.69 feet to the east line of Sashabaw Road (60 feet half width); thence along said east line, N01?07?14’W, 33.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continuing along said line, N01?07?14’W, 165.01 feet; thence N88?15?40’E, 204.01 feet; thence S01?07?14’E, 165.01 feet; thence S88?15?40’W, 204.01 feet to the Point of Beginning. Containing 0.773 acres more or less, and subject to easements and restrictions of record, if any. Subject to field survey
EMERGENCY ACCESS PARCEL:
T4N, R9E, SEC 27 PART OF SW ? OF NE ? BEG AT NW COR THEREOF, TH N87-57-00E 664 FT, TH S00-37-00W 247 FT, TH S87-57-00W 664 FT, TH N00-37-00E 247 FT TO BEG EXC W 60 FT TAKEN FOR RD 3.42 A 10-27-03 CORR Being more particularly described as: Part of the Southwest ? of the Northeast ? of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 9 East, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan; Commencing at the North ? Corner of said section 27; thence S01?07?14’E along the North-South quarter line of said section, 1324.22 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence N88?17?07’E, 663.60 feet; thence S00?30?26’E, 229.84 feet; thence S86?49?46’W, 661.53 feet to the aforementioned North-South quarter line of Section 27; thence N01?07?14’W along said quarter line, 246.61 feet to the Point of Beginning; Except the westerly 60 feet for highway purposes. Containing 3.28 acres, more or less, and subject to easements and restrictions of record, if any. Subject to field survey.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting held on April 21, 2009, the Independence Township Board of Trustees approved a Second Reading and Adoption of the Ordinance Amending Fire Prevention Code and Open Burning Regulations, as follows:
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 09-01
ORDINANCE AMENDING FIRE PREVENTION CODE AND
OPEN BURNING REGULATIONS
An Ordinance to amend Charter Township of Independence Ordinance Code, Chapter 20, Articles II and III, to adopt the 2006 edition of the International Fire Code and to repeal existing ordinance provisions adopting the 2003 edition of the International Fire Code and to amend open burning permit application procedures.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE TOWNSHIP CODE:
Section 1 of Ordinance
Chapter 20, Article II, Fire Prevention Code, Section 20-21 shall be amended to read as follows:
ARTICLE II. FIRE PREVENTION CODE
Sec. 20-21. Adoption of International Fire Code; amendments.
(a) The 2006 edition of the International Fire Code, including Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix C and Appendix D, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as part of this Ordinance Code.
(b) Complete printed copies of the International Fire Code shall be available for public use and inspection at the office of the Building Department and Fire Department.
(c) The following sections and subsections of the International Fire Code are hereby amended or deleted as set forth, and additional sections and subsections are added as indicated. Section numbers used refer to the like numbered sections of the International Fire Code.
Amended Section 101.1 Title. These regulations as set forth herein shall be known as the Fire Prevention Code of the Charter Township of Independence and are herein referred to as such or as ‘this code.?
Amended Section 102.1 New and Existing Conditions. The provisions of this code and the Independence Township building, mechanical and plumbing codes shall apply equally to new and existing buildings and conditions.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Existing conditions which, in the opinion of the code official, do not constitute a distinct hazard to life or property.
2. The transportation of any article or substance under the jurisdiction of and in compliance with the regulations prescribed by the military forces of the United States.
Amended Section 102.2 Exemptions. Buildings built under and in full compliance with the codes and ordinances in force at the time of construction or alteration thereof, and that have been properly maintained and used for such use as originally permitted, shall be exempt from the requirements of this code pertaining to any of the following matters, except as otherwise provided for in this code:
1. Fire protection of building elements except as required for existing buildings under this code or the Independence Township Building Code.
2. Exits required, except as required for existing buildings under this code or the Independence Township Building Code.
3. Isolation of hazardous operations and mixed uses as required for existing buildings under this code or the Independence Township Building Code; provided, however, that the code official requires the installation of fire safety devices or systems (fire extinguishers, fire protective signaling systems, automatic fire detection devices, sprinklers or similar systems) where such devices or systems are necessary to provide safety to life and property. In lieu of requiring the installation of safety devices or systems or when necessary to secure safety in addition thereto, the code official shall prescribe limitations on the handling and storage of materials or substances or upon operations that are liable to cause fire, contribute to the spread of fire, or endanger life or property.
Amended Section 102.6 Referenced codes, ordinances and standards. The Codes and standards referenced in this Code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 45 and such Codes and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this Code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. With respect to any references to the International Building Code, electrical code, international mechanical code, international plumbing code and international property maintenance code, if the referenced provisions of such codes differ from the building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing or property maintenance codes adopted and/or enforced by the Township, to the extent that they are applicable to a given structure, condition, facility and/or situation in the Township, the codes adopted and/or enforced by the Township shall apply as if specifically referenced. Where differences occur between the provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the more strict provision shall apply.
Added Section 102.10 State regulations. Whenever state law or regulations apply a higher or more restrictive standard or requirement than is provided in this Code, the higher requirement or standard of the state law shall prevail.
Deleted Section 103 Department of Fire Prevention. (The establishment of a similar department or bureau of fire prevention may be addressed separately in the ordinances of the municipality.)
Added Section 104.12 Enforcement authority. In addition to the code official, this article may be enforced by the fire chief, the fire marshal, fire inspectors and designated officers, all of whom shall have the authority to issue appearance citations for violations of this article.
Amended Section 109.3 Violation penalties. The penalties for violating a provision of this code are set forth in Chapter 1, Section 1-9 of the Township Code of Ordinances. Subsection 109.3.1 of this Code, regarding abatement of violations, shall apply in addition to the penalties referenced in Section 1-9 of the Township Code of Ordinances.
Added Section 109.4 Restitution. When the fire department is called to respond to any emergency or incident which was the result of a violation of any federal, state or local regulation governing fire safety, or from gross negligence, the responsible person or firm shall be liable and reimburse the fire department for all costs incurred as a result of the emergency or incident, and the township may institute appropriate legal action for the recovery of such costs, plus attorney fees and court costs, if necessary.
Added Section 112.1 Improper summoning of fire department. It shall be unlawful for any person to summon, in any way, the fire department unless a valid reason for their response is present. Violation of this section shall be a municipal civil infraction, punishable upon a determination as provided in subsection 1-9.5(2) of the Township Code of Ordinances, but the fine for a first offense shall be three hundred dollars ($300.00) and five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each repeat offense. In addition to the above fines, any person found responsible by a court of competent jurisdiction to have caused or assisted in a false alarm shall be liable and reimburse the fire department for all costs incurred in responding to such alarm, and the township may institute appropriate legal action for the recovery of such costs, plus attorney fees and court costs, if necessary.
Added Section 112.2 Activation of fire alarm systems. A person shall not activate a fire alarm system in any building or place within the Charter Township of Independence unless a valid fire emergency exists within that building or place. A fire alarm system is any system which upon activation warns the occupants of the building or place that a fire emergency exists.
Added Section 304.4 Dumpsters. Dumpsters shall be located a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from any building or structure. (Exception: Dumpsters connected to a compactor contained within a building or structure.)
Deleted Section 307 Open Burning. (Open burning may be addressed separately in the ordinances of the municipality.)
Added Section 311.2.4 Open buildings due to fire. The code official or his duly authorized representative is empowered to order the securing of fire damaged buildings. If the owners of the affected building are present this order shall be given to them. If no owners or representatives of the building are present, and are not located upon reasonable investigation, the fire official or his duly authorized representative may have the building secured. The expense of this securing shall be a debt to the owner from the fire official or his duly authorized representative.
Added Section 401.6 Prohibition upon boarding or tampering. A person shall not without proper authorization from the fire official in charge of fire department emergency equipment cling to, attach himself to, climb upon or into, board or swing upon any fire department vehicle, whether the same is in motion or at rest, or sound the siren, horn, bell or other sound-producing device thereon, or to manipulate or tamper with any levers, valves, switches, starting devices, brakes, pumps or any equipment or protective clothing on, or a part of, any fire department emergency vehicle.
Added Section 401.7 Vehicles crossing fire hose. A vehicle shall not be driven or propelled over any unprotected fire hose of the fire department when laid down on any street, alleyway, private drive or any other vehicular roadway without the consent of the fire official in command of operations.
Amended Section 502.1 Definitions.
FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROAD. A road that provides fire apparatus access from a fire station to a facility, building or portion thereof. This is a general term inclusive of all other terms such as fire lane, public street, private street, parking lot land, access roadway and driveway.
Added Section 502.1 Definitions.
PRIMARY FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROAD. The fire apparatus access road that provides the quickest and safest means of access, as determined by the code official, between the nearest fire station and the building or facility for which the fire apparatus access road is required.
SECONDARY FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROAD. A fire apparatus access road other than the primary fire apparatus access road.
SECURITY GATE. A moveable barrier or structure that is or may be used to restrict, limit or prevent free, uninterrupted and unobstructed vehicle passage on a fire apparatus access road.
Amended Section 503.6 Security gates.
503.6.1 Prohibited on Primary Fire Apparatus Access Roads. Except for gates or barricades required by the code official under Section 503.5, and as provided in Sections 503.6.2 and 503.6.3, security gates are prohibited on primary fire apparatus access roads.
503.6.2 Exception for single building or facility primary access roads. A security gate on a primary fire apparatus access road that serves no more than one (1) building or facility may be constructed and maintained with the written approval of the code official if:
(1) All owners, occupants, insurers and persons with an interest in the building or facility sign a legally binding agreement to indemnify, defend and hold the code official, township and all township employees, agents, inspectors and officers harmless from all claims and damages of any kind that may arise or result from the security gate delaying police, fire, ambulance or other emergency vehicle or personnel response to the building or facility, and;
(2) Plans and specifications are submitted to and approved by the code official, confirming that the security gate will comply with the standards in Section D103.5 of Appendix D, and;
(3) The security gate is constructed and maintained at all times in conformity with the plans and specifications approved by the code official and any conditions imposed on the approval by the code official.
(4) All owners of the building or facility sign a legally binding agreement, secured by a lien upon the real property upon which the building or facility is located, under which the owner agrees to be liable and reimburse the fire department for the cost of repairing any damage that may be caused to fire apparatus by the security gate, and such agreement shall provide for the township to institute appropriate legal action for the recovery of such costs, plus attorney fees and court costs, if necessary.
503.6.3 Exception for multi building or facility primary access roads. A security gate on a primary fire apparatus access road that serves more than one (1) building or facility may be constructed and maintained with the written approval of the code official if, in addition to the requirements of Section 503.6.2, being satisfied for each building or facility served by the access road, the security gate, (5) will be of a type that is openable by electric or electronic means by siren activation, keypad controls, a ‘Knox key? or other means that is approved in writing by the code official.
503.6.4 Secondary Fire Apparatus Access Roads. A security gate on a secondary fire apparatus access road may be constructed and maintained with the written approval of the code official if:
(1) Plans and specifications are submitted to and approved by the code official, confirming that the security gate will comply with the standards in Section D103.5 of Appendix D, and;
(2) The security gate is constructed and maintained at all times in conformity with the plans and specifications approved by the code official and any conditions imposed on the approval by the code official.
Added Section 508.5.7 Installation and Location of Hydrants. Fire hydrants shall be located at each intersection with intermediate hydrants so that they are not over six hundred (600) feet apart and not more than three hundred fifty (350) feet from the farthest point of any building. The six hundred (600) feet spacing between hydrants shall be scaled along paved streets or driveways of approved width and construction such as a piece of fire apparatus would travel in an emergency situation.
Added Section 508.5.8 Blocking fire hydrants and fire department connections. It shall be unlawful to obscure from view, damage, deface, obstruct or restrict the access to any fire hydrant or fire department connection for the pressurization of fire suppression systems including fire hydrants and fire department connections that are located on public or private property. No obstruction shall be placed or constructed within fifteen (15) feet of any fire hydrant, public or private.
Added Section 508.5.9 Removal of obstructions and cost recovery. Upon the expiration of the time stated in a notice specifying a violation of subsections 508.5.4, 508.5.5 or 508.5.8, if obstructions or encroachments have not been removed, the fire official may proceed to remove the same. The responsible person or firm shall be liable and reimburse the fire department for all costs incurred as a result of such removal, and the township may institute appropriate legal action for the recovery of such costs, plus attorney fees and court costs, if necessary.
Added Section 508.6 Hydrant use. A person shall not use or operate any fire hydrant intended for use of the fire department for fire suppression purposes unless such person first obtains permission from the fire official and secures a permit for such use from the department of public works. This section shall not apply to the use of such hydrants by a person employed by, and authorized to make such use by, the township department of public works.
Added Section 508.7 Protection and maintenance of hydrants and fire appliances. A person shall not obstruct, remove, tamper with or otherwise disturb any fire hydrant or fire appliance required to be installed or maintained under the provisions of the Fire Prevention Code, except for the purpose of extinguishing fire, training or testing purposes, recharging or making necessary repairs, or when permitted by the fire official. Whenever a fire appliance is removed as herein permitted, it shall be replaced or reinstalled as soon as the purpose for which it was removed has been accomplished. Defective and non-approved fire appliances or equipment shall be replaced or repaired as directed by the fire official.
Added Section 906.11 Sale of defective fire extinguishers. A person shall not sell, trade, loan or give away any form, type or kind of fire extinguisher which is not approved by the fire official or which is not in proper working order or the contents of which do not meet the requirements of the fire official. The requirements of this section shall not apply to the sale, trade or exchange of obsolete or damaged equipment for junk and the units are permanently disfigured or marked with permanent signs identifying the unit as junk.
Added Section 912.7 Fire Department Connections. In any building or structure required to be equipped with a fire department connection, the connection shall be located within one hundred (100) feet of a fire hydrant and within fifty (50) feet of a minimum twenty (20) feet wide paved driveway or street and in clear view of the fire department.
(d) The limits referred to in Section 3204.3.1.1 of the International Fire Code are hereby established as being the limits that are permitted by the applicable regulations of the Michigan Department of Transportation, as they may be amended from time to time.
(e) The limits referred to in Section 3404.2.9.5.2 of the International Fire Code as NFPA 30 Table 2-7, are hereby clarified as being the limits set forth in NFPA 30 Table 2-7 with Michigan amendments ‘Flammable & Combustible Liquids Rules,? as amended from time to time.
(f) The limits referred to in Section 3406.2.4.4 of the International Fire Code are hereby established as being the limits that are set forth in NFPA 30 with Michigan amendments ‘Flammable & Combustible Liquids Rules,? as amended from time to time.
(g) The limits referred to in Section 3804.2 of the International Fire Code are hereby established as being the limits that are set forth in the NFPA/ANSI 58-1992, standards for the storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases, as amended from time to time.
Section 2 of Ordinance
Chapter 20, Article III, Open Burning, Section 20-59 (b)(2) shall be amended to read as follows:
(b)(2) Permits issued shall be in effect for a period of one (1) year or less, as indicated on the permit. Permits shall be applied for by making application at the Independence Township Fire Stations or going to the fire department website: www.independencefire.us. Upon completion of the application for a permit, if the permit is issued the applicant shall retain a copy of the permit for his or her records.
Section 3 of Ordinance
The prior ordinance provisions of the Township adopting the 2003 Edition of the International Fire Code, including Appendix B, Appendix C and Appendix D, are hereby repealed.
Section 4 of Ordinance
If one or more sections, provisions, phrases or words of this ordinance are declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, provisions, phrases and words of this ordinance, which shall continue in full force and effect, and to this end, this ordinance is declared to be severable.
Section 5 of Ordinance
All proceedings pending and all rights and the liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they are commenced.
Section 6 of Ordinance
This ordinance shall be effective upon publication in the manner prescribed by law.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
Introduced: 2/17/09
Adopted: 4/21/09
Published: 2/25/09 and 4/29/09
Effective: 4/29/09

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: May 5, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI, 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience will have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the Agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of March 17, 2009, Special Meeting Minutes of March 31, 2009 and Regular Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2009
b. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
c. Proclamation ? Mental Health Month, May, 2009
d. Permission to sell used Library equipment
New Business
1. First Amendment to Sewer Maintenance Agreement ? City of Clarkston
2. Discussion of Operations and Management Study
3. Discussion of Capital Improvement Plan
4. Discussion of Parks and Recreation Plan
5. Presentation as to capital fees/tap fees as they apply to the Dixie Highway project
6. Resolution Setting Public Hearing for Heather Lake Estates Street Lighting Improvement and Special Assessment
7. Emergency Operation Plan
8. Agreement to operate County titled USAR vehicles
9. First Quarter Budget Status Report
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
APRIL 21, 2009
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:40 p.m., at the Independence Township Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: Present: Wagner, Petterson, Lohmeier,
Carson, Wallace, Rosso
Absent: VanderVeen
There was a quorum.
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. The Agenda was approved, as amended.
6. Citizens were offered a chance to address the Board regarding subjects that were not on the Agenda.
7. The following Consent Agenda items were approved:
a. Special Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2009
b. Sale of Library’s used circulation desk
8. Public Hearing for CDBG Reprogramming opened at 8:03 p.m. and closed at 8:04 p.m.
9. Approval of motion to authorize Stuart Cooney to pursue collection on the Patricia Clark case
10. Approved Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Fire Prevention Code and Open Burning Regulations
11. Approved Second Reading and Adoption of the Amendment to the Ordinance Granting McLaren PUD
12. Approved future updates of CCIRF Study
13. Approved motion to refer Linda Richardson to do an analysis and presentation to the Board as to capital fees/tap fees and how they apply to the Dixie Highway project
14. Approved motion to ask Township Attorneys to get with Linda Richardson to discuss the legal issues involved with the above
15. Approved motion to have Dick Carlisle move forward and report to the Board as to what district would be the best suited for the Dixie Highway Corridor
16. Approved motion to amend the existing fee schedule applicable to signs in Independence Township
17. Approved motion to direct the Township Attorney to draft an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance relating to second wall signs
18. Approved motion to direct the Planning Commission and its committees to come back to the Board with a sign design proposal and cost estimates
19. Approved motion for First Reading of a Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 50, Section 50-838, Subsection (h)(3)
20. Approved reprogramming of $5,588.00 in 2007 CDBG Funds from General Program Administration to Home Repair
21. Approved reprogramming of $10,468.00 in 2008 CDBG Funds from Transportation Services to Senior Services
22. Approved renewal of liability insurance with MMRMA
23. Approved authorization of HRC to complete the Water System Reliability Study and Contingency Plan Update at a cost not to exceed $32,000.00
24. Approved the expenditure to purchase water meters and make a budget adjustment of $115,000.00 for said purchase
25. Approved minutes of April 7, 2009, with amendments
26. Approved Accounts Payable Check Run
27. Approved postponement of Items 5 through 8 on the Agenda
28. Meeting adjourned at 12:15 a.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 4/29/09

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: April 21, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Hall*
*6483 Waldon Center Drive,
Clarkston, MI, 48346
*NOTE NEW MEETING PLACE
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience will have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the Agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2009, and Regular Meeting Minutes of March 17, 2009 and April 7, 2009
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Water Meter Electronics Bulk Purchase Exceeding $10,000.00
Public Hearing
Reprogramming of CDBG Funds
Unfinished Business
1. Update on Patricia Clark case
2. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Fire Prevention Code and Open Burning Regulations
3. Second Reading and Adoption of Amended Final PUD Site Plan (PC file #2008-018), McLaren Health Care, Daniel J. Medrano, Petitioner, Sashabaw Road and Bow Pointe Drive, 70 Acres, PUD Zoning, 08-27-251-010 (5700 Bow Pointe Dr.), 08-27-251-011 (5680 Bow Pointe Dr.), 08-27-251-012, 08-27-252-006, 08-27-252-007 (5701 Bow Pointe Dr.) 08-27-252-008, 08-27-276-002, and 08-27-276-004
New Business
1. Planning Commission Dixie Highway Study Discussion
2. CCIRF Presentation
3. Reprogramming of CDBG Funds
4. First Amendment to Sewer Maintenance Agreement ? City of Clarkston
5. Discussion of Operations and Management Study
6. Discussion of Capital Improvement Plan
7. Discussion of Parks and Recreation Plan
8. Water System Reliability Study/Contingency Plan Update
9. Renewal of liability insurance with MMRMA
10. Propose sending to the Planning Commission authority to review and come up with Zoning Ordinances for:
a. Owner occupied multiple residential
b. Dark Sky Ordinance for commercial/industrial properties
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, May 6, 2009, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following case:
Case #09-0004 Jones, William, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-837. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES. FRONT YARD PLACEMENT VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
4920 Hillcrest Dr., 1.1 Acres, R-1A
Clement’s Greens Lake Sub., Lots 5 & 6
08-31-427-057 and 08-31-427-058
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
APRIL 7, 2009
1. The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Petterson, Wallace, Rosso
Absent: Wagner, Lohmeier, Carson
There was a quorum.
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. The Agenda was approved, as amended.
6. Citizens were offered a chance to address the Board regarding subjects that were not on the Agenda.
7. The following Consent Agenda items were approved:
a. Resolution for Michigan Alhambra House to be recognized as a non-profit organization for purposes of obtaining a charitable gaming license
b. Resolution – Cranberry Lake Goose Round-up
8. Approved bid for the Chestnut Hill Well #1 repair from Raymer in the amount of $19,893.50, and approval of an additional $5,000.00 to cover any unforeseen repairs
9. Approved the Oakland County Road Commission bid with respect to the 2009 Road Chloride Program as discussed in Mr. Wagner’s memo to the Township Board dated April 3, 2009
10. Approved that the Township would reimburse 50% of the cost of chloriding private roads within the Township upon submission of invoices to the Township provided they also contract this work through the Oakland County Road Commission
11. Approved selling Library equipment as specified on the Board Action Request from the Library Director
12. Approved Accounts Payable Check Run
13. Meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 4/15/09

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2009-004
Charter Township of Independence,
Steve Ronk, Fire Chief, Petitioner
REQUESTS SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL Fire Training Center in R-1A Zone
Article III. District Regulations, Division 2. R-1A Single-Family Residential,
Section 50-172. Special land uses in accordance with section 50-848.
Art III. Sec 50-172.(4).
Special Land Use Request: Independence Fire Training Center
Parcel Identification Number: 08-21-276-002 part of
Common Description: Flemings Lake Road (Charter Department of Public Works)
R-1A, part of 18.86 acres
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: April 7, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Hall*
6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI, 48346
*NOTE NEW MEETING PLACE
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience will have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the Agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of March 17, 2009
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Resolution for Michigan Alhambra House to be recognized as a non-profit organization for purposes of obtaining a charitable gaming license
e. Resolution ? Cranberry Lake Goose Round Up
Public Hearing
Reprogramming of CDBG Funds
Unfinished Business
1. Update on Patricia Clark case
2. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Fire Prevention Code and Open Burning Regulations
3. Second Reading and Adoption of Amended Final PUD Site Plan (PC file #2008-018), McLaren Health Care, Daniel J. Medrano, Petitioner, Sashabaw Road and Bow Pointe Drive, 70 Acres, PUD Zoning, 08-27-251-010 (5700 Bow Pointe Dr.), 08-27-251-011 (5680 Bow Pointe Dr.), 08-27-251012, 08-27-252-006, 08-27-252-007 (5701 Bow Pointe Dr.) 08-27-252-008, 08-27-276-002, and 08-27-276-004
New Business
1. Reprogramming of CDBG Funds
2. Discussion of Operations and Management Study
3. Discussion of Capital Improvement Plan
4. Discussion of Parks and Recreation Plan
5. Water System Reliability Study/Contingency Plan Update
6. Chestnut Hills Well #1 Repair
7. First Amendment to Sewer Maintenance Agreement ? City of Clarkston
8. Resolution regarding Goose Round-Up
9. Dust Control Program
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6843 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following case:
Case #09-0003 Bauss, David, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890. SCHEDULE OF REGULATIONS. LACKS MINIMUM WIDTH AT FRONT SETBACK LINE (TO CONSTRUCT NEW HOME)
9716 Hadley Rd., 8.65 Acres, R-1R
Irish Meadows, Part of Lots 1 & 2
08-04-300-033
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

Synopsis
taken by the township board
the charter township
of independence March 17, 2009
The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Carson, Lohmeier, Petterson, Wallace, Rosso
Absent: Wagner
There was a quorum.
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. The Agenda was approved.
3. Citizens were offered a chance to address the Board regarding subjects that were not on the Agenda.
4. The Clinton River Watershed Council presented Independence Township a Certificate of Appreciation for support ans membership
5. Approved First Reading, Text Amendments to the Code of Ordinances, Article III. District Regulations Division 13. C-1 Local Business
Division 14. C-2 Planned Shopping Center
Division 15. C-3 Highway Commercial
Division 16. C-4 General Business District
Article V. Off Street Parking and Loading
Section 50-947, Off Street drive-through and waiting space
6. Approved First Reading, Amended Final PUD Site Plan (PC File #2008-028), McLaren Health Care
7. Approved motion to cancel Special Meeting of March 18, 2009
8. Approved motion to set Special Meeting for March 24, 2009
9. Approved Minutes of March 3, 2009, with amendments
10. Approved Purchase Orders and Accounts Payable Check Run
11. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 3/25/09

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on March 17, 2009, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a First Reading of a Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. The following is the proposed Ordinance Amendment:
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE

ORDINANCE NO. 83A-09-01
TEXT AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 83, BEING CHAPTER 50 OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE CODE FOR THE PURPOSES OF AMENDING PROVISIONS OF THE CODE REGARDING THE COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS AS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE III, DIVISION 13, ‘C-1 LOCAL BUSINESS,? DIVISION 14, ‘C-2 PLANNED SHOPPING CENTER,? DIVISION 15, ‘C-3 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL,? DIVISION 16, ‘C-4 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT,? AND DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890, ‘SCHEDULE; MINIMUM SIZE OF BUILDINGS,? AND IN ARTICLE V, SECTION 50-947, ‘OFF-STREET DRIVE-THROUGH AND WAITING SPACE.?
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
Ordinance Amendment. The Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance No. 83, as amended, being Chapter 50 of the Independence Charter Township Code, is amended such that Article III, Division 13, ‘C-1 Local Business,? of the Independence Charter Township Code shall read as follows:
DIVISION 13. C-1 LOCAL BUSINESS
Sec. 50-510. Intent.
The C-1 local business district is intended to provide areas for retail business and service uses which are designed and located to serve the nearby residential areas. The intent of this district is also to allow local business areas in locations that are compatible with neighboring residential areas.
Sec. 50-511. Permitted principal uses.
Permitted principal uses in the C-1 local business district shall include the following:
(1) All permitted principal uses in the OS-1 District;
(2) Retail businesses that do not exceed 10,000 square feet in gross floor area which sell commodities, such as: groceries, meats, dairy products, beverages, and baked goods; books and periodicals; drugs; apparel; gifts and jewelry; and; hardware, paint, and decorating supplies;
(3) Planned shopping centers that do not exceed 50,000 square feet in gross floor area and contain permitted principal uses in OS-1 and C-2 Districts;
(4) Standard and fast-food restaurants;
(5) Personal fitness, gymnastic and exercise centers; and dance, music and art schools that do not exceed 10,000 square feet in gross floor area.
(6) Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above permitted principal uses.
Sec. 50-512. Special land uses in accordance with section 50-848.
The following special land uses shall be permitted in the C-1 local business district subject to the requirements and standards of section 50-848, the following applicable requirements and all other standards of this chapter.
(1) Drive-through serving any permitted or special land use, subject to the standard set forth in Section 50-947.
(2) Places of worship; and
(3) Public utility buildings, quasi-public buildings, telephone exchange buildings, electric transformer stations and substations and gas regulator stations but ‘without storage yards.
Section 2 of Ordinance
Ordinance Amendment. The Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance No. 83, as amended, being Chapter 50 of the Independence Charter Township Code, is amended such that Article III, Division 14, ‘C-2 Planned Shopping Center,? of the Independence Charter Township Code shall read as follows:
DIVISION 14. C-2 PLANNED SHOPPING CENTER
Sec. 50-537. Intent.
The C-2 planned shopping center district is intended to provide for a combination of commercial and office uses, in a single planned facility. The purpose of this district is to provide large, uniformly planned areas where people may work, shop, and conduct business in an atmosphere which has been created so as to minimize parking and traffic conflicts, and maximize ease and safety of pedestrian circulation.
Sec. 50-538. Permitted principal uses.
Permitted principal uses in the C-2 planned shopping center district shall include the following:
(1) All principal uses permitted in the OS-2 Office Service Two and C-1 local business districts;
(2) Retail businesses that are permitted principal uses in the C-1 District that do not exceed 75,000 square feet in gross floor area;
(3) Retail businesses that do not exceed 75,000 square feet which sell commodities such as: carpet, furniture and household appliances; building material; and sporting goods and hobby equipment.
(4) Planned shopping centers that do not exceed 75,000 square feet in gross floor area and contain uses which are principal permitted uses in the OS-2, C-1 and C-2 Districts.
(5) Personal fitness, gymnastics and exercise centers; and dance, music and art schools that do not exceed 75,000 square feet in gross floor area.
(6) Indoor commercial entertainment and recreation activities such as: movie theaters, bowling centers, skating rinks and racquet clubs.
Sec. 50-540. Special land uses in accordance with section 50-848.
The following special land uses shall be permitted in the C-2 planned shopping center district subject to the requirements and standards of section 50-848 and all other standards of this chapter:
(1) Any permitted principal use that exceeds 75,000 square feet in gross floor area;
(2) Drive-through restaurants;
(3) Bar/lounge;
(4) Hotels and motels.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Ordinance Amendment. The Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance No. 83, as amended, being Chapter 50 of the Independence Charter Township Code, is amended such that Article III, Division 15, ‘C-3 Highway Commercial,? of the Independence Charter Township Code shall read as follows:
DIVISION 15. C-3 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL
Sec. 50-563. Intent.
The intent of the C-3 highway commercial district is to provide areas for retail business and service uses which serve the township by being located along principal and minor arterials as designated in the Township Master Plan.
Sec. 50-564. Permitted principal uses.
Permitted principal uses in the C-3 highway commercial district shall include the following:
(1) All principal permitted uses in the C-2 planned shopping center district;
(2) Building material sales that do not exceed 75,000 square feet in gross floor area;
(3) Publicly owned buildings, public utility buildings, telephone exchange buildings, electric transformer stations and substations, and gas regulator stations with service yards but without vehicular or material storage yards. Water and sewerage pumping stations; and
(4) Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above-permitted principal uses.
Sec. 50-565. Special land uses in accordance with section 50-848.
The following special land uses shall be permitted in the C-3 highway commercial district subject to requirements and standards of section 50-848, the following applicable requirements and all other standards of this chapter.
(1) Any principal permitted use that exceeds 75,000 square feet in gross floor area;
(2) Drive-through serving any permitted or special land use, subject to the standards set forth in Section 50-947;
(3) Drive-through restaurants;
(4) Bar/lounge;
(5) Uses which have outdoor storage of merchandise for sale on the premises, including new and used car sales, trailer sales, boat and marine sales, and nursery and garden sales;
(6) Hotels and motels; and
(7) Trade contractors, provided that no services shall be performed on the premises.
Section 4 of Ordinance
Ordinance Amendment. The Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance No. 83, as amended, being Chapter 50 of the Independence Charter Township Code, is amended such that Article III, Division 16, of the Independence Charter Township Code shall read as follows:
DIVISION 16. C-4 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
Sec. 50-598. Intent.
The C-4 General Business District is intended to provide areas for retail business and service uses that serve a market area larger than the C-1 District, but would generally be confined to the Township as a whole. Because of the variety of business types permitted in the C-4 District, special attention shall be paid to site layout, building design, site access and vehicular circulation, coordination of site features between adjoining sites and compatibility to the surrounding area, especially neighborhoods.
Sec. 50-599. Permitted principal uses.
Permitted principal uses in the C-4 General Business District shall include the following:
(1) All permitted principal uses in the OS-2 and C-1 Districts.
(2) Retail businesses that are permitted principal uses in the C-1 District that do not to exceed 75,000 square feet in gross floor area.
(3) Retail businesses that do not exceed 75,000 square feet of gross floor area which sell commodities such as: carpet, furniture and appliances; building materials; and sporting goods and hobby equipment.
(4) Planned shopping centers that do not exceed 75,000 square feet in gross floor area and contain permitted principal uses in the OS-2, C-1 and C-4 Districts.
(5) Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above permitted principal uses.
Sec. 50-600. Special land use in accordance with section 50-848.
The following special land uses shall be permitted in the C-4 General Business District subject to the requirements of section 50-848, the following applicable requirements and all other standards of this chapter.
(1) Any permitted principal use that exceeds 75,000 square feet in gross floor area;
(2) Drive-through serving any permitted or special land use, subject to the standards set forth in Section 50-947;
(3) Drive-through restaurants;
(4) Bar/lounge;
(5) Hotels and motels;
(6) Places of worship.
Section 5 of Ordinance
Ordinance Amendment. The Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance No. 83, as amended, being Chapter 50 of the Independence Charter Township Code, is amended such that the portion of the schedule concerning the C-4 General Commercial District set forth in Article III, Division 25, Section 50-890, of the Independence Charter Township Code shall read as follows:
Sec. 50-890 Schedule; minimum size of buildings.

Section 6 of Ordinance
Ordinance Amendment. The Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance No. 83, as amended, being Chapter 50 of the Independence Charter Township Code, is amended such that Article V, Section 50-947, of the Independence Charter Township Code shall read as follows:
Sec. 50-947. Off-street drive-through and waiting space.
(a) Drive-through facilities. In addition to meeting off-street parking requirements, all uses, which provide drive-through facilities for serving customers within their automobile, shall meet the following requirements:
(1) No more than one drive-through servicing a pickup window shall be permitted for each individual building, regardless of the number of uses. Dual ordering stations for drive-through food service shall not be permitted;
(2) Ingress and egress to drive-through facilities shall be part of the internal circulation of the site and integrated with the overall site design. Clear identification and delineation between the drive-through facility and parking lot shall be provided. Drive-through facilities shall be designed in a manner, which promotes pedestrian and vehicular safety;
(3) Any speaker at drive-throughs shall not be audible from adjacent residential uses;
(4) Single-lane drive-throughs may be located at the side of a building. Multiple-lane drive-throughs shall be located in a manner that will be the least visible from a public thoroughfare. Canopy design shall be compatible with the design of the principal building and incorporate similar materials and architectural elements.
(5) Each drive-through facility shall provide adequate stacking space meeting the following standards:
a. Each stacking lane shall be one-way, and each stacking lane space shall be a minimum of 12 feet in width and 20 feet in length;
b. Each drive-through facility shall have an escape lane a minimum of 12 feet in width to allow other vehicles to pass those waiting to be served;
c. For car wash uses, a sufficient additional lane shall be provided for the active or passive drying of the vehicle after the wash. Where the drying process is to be passive, greater lane space shall be required in the discretion of the planning commission, applying accepted principles; and
d. The number of stacking spaces per service lane shall be provided for the uses limited below. Each stacking space shall be computed on the basis of 20 feet in length. When a use is not specifically mentioned, the requirements for off-street stacking space for the use with similar needs, as determined in the discretion of the planning commission, shall apply.
Use Stacking Spaces Per Service Lane
Banks, -4
Pharmacy, 4
Photo service and Dry cleaning -4
Restaurants with drive- through -10
Auto washes (self service)
Entry 4
Exit 1 ?
Auto washes (automatic)
Entry 10
Exit 2 ?
(b) Off-street waiting space. Uses such as day cares, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and churches shall provide safe and efficient means for passengers to be dropped off and picked up. Such off-street waiting spaces shall be clearly delineated so as to ensure the safety of pedestrians and motorists.
Section 7 of Ordinance
Severability. If any section, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be declared to be unconstitutional, void, illegal or ineffective by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such section, clause or provision declared to be unconstitutional, void or illegal shall thereby cease to be a part of this Ordinance, but the remainder of this Ordinance shall stand and be in full force and effect.
Section 8 of Ordinance
Savings. Except as expressly set forth above, the Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired, or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they were commenced.
Section 9 of Ordinance
Effective. This ordinance shall be effective on the date provided by applicable law following publication.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
Charter Township of Independence
Published: 3/25/09

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on March 17, 2009, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a First Reading of an Amendment to Ordinance Granting the McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development. The following is the proposed Ordinance Amendment:
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 83A-09-02
AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE GRANTING
THE McLAREN HEALTH CARE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
(Text and Map Amendment to Zoning Ordinance)
An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 83A-07-03, as amended, under the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 83, for the purpose of amending the McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development, also known as the McLaren Planned Unit Development in order to make certain additional property part of the McLaren Planned Unit Development and re-classify such additional property to PUD, Planned Unit Development, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, and to provide regulations for the development and use of such property under the McLaren Planned Unit Development.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
The approximately 2.8 acres of property in Section 27 of the Charter Township of Independence, having parcel numbers 08-27-251-004 and 08-27-252-002 and more particularly described on the attached legal description (the ‘Added Property?), is hereby reclassified in the Zoning Ordinance and on the Zoning Map, from Industrial Office Park (IOP) and Office Service Two (OS-2) to Planned Unit Development (PUD), subject to and in accordance with this amendatory ordinance.
Section 2 of Ordinance
This amendment to the Zoning Ordinance is granted subject to, and all improvement and use of the Added Property shall be subject to and in conformity with, the following:
(A) Chapter 50, Article III, Division 22 of the Independence Township Code of Ordinances, as amended.
(B) The PUD Plans for the McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development, as revised to date with the Added Property, and only as approved by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees on the date of adoption of this Ordinance Amendment by the Independence Township Board of Trustees.
(C) The Permit Conditions for the McLaren Health Care PUD, as amended by the First and Second Amendments thereto.
(D) The Development Agreement for the McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development, as amended by the First and Second Amendments thereto.
(E) The Declaration of Covenants, Easements and Restrictions recorded on October 24, 2007, at Liber 39696, Page 609 Oakland County Records, which shall be amended by the property owner to include the Added Property and as otherwise may be required by the Township for purposes of incorporating the Added Property and the development thereof.
(F) Any and all conditions of the approval of the Independence Township Board of Trustees and Planning Commission pertaining to incorporating the Added Property and the development thereof into the McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development as reflected in the official minutes of such meetings.
(G) All applicable Township ordinances and all design standards for the Sashabaw Corridor Town Center Area of the Township, of which the McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development is a part.
(H) Recordation with the Oakland County Register of Deeds Office of an Amended Affidavit by the owner of the Property upon this Ordinance becoming effective, containing the legal description of the Added Property, specifying the date of approval of the Planned Unit Development, and declaring that all future development of the Added Property has been authorized, restricted and required to be carried out in accordance with this Ordinance, and/or recordation of the Development Agreement as amended.
(I) All applicable Township ordinances and all Township design standards.
To the extent that there are conflicts or discrepancies between the respective provisions or contents of items (A) through (I), above, between items (a) through (I) in Ordinance No. 83A-07?03, between Ordinance No. 83A07-03 and this Ordinance, or between any Township Ordinance and any of the provisions or contents of this Ordinance or Ordinance No. 83A-07-03, interpretation shall be based upon the more strict regulation of the Property, and interpretation shall be subject to the determination of the Township Board in its reasonable discretion.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Savings. Amended only as specified in this Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4 of Ordinance
Severability. If any section, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be declared to be unconstitutional, void, illegal or ineffective by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such section, clause or provision declared to be unconstitutional, void or illegal shall thereby cease to be a part of this Ordinance, but the remainder of this Ordinance shall stand and be in full force and effect.
Section 5 of Ordinance
Effective. This ordinance shall be effective on the date provided by applicable law following publication.
ADDED PROPERTY DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT
LEGAL DESCRIPTION (LINDBERG PARCEL)
Part of the East ? of the Northeast ? of Section 27, T.4N., R.9E., Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, described as:
Commencing at the East ? corner of said Section 27; thence along the East-West ? line of section 27, as monumented, S88?23?42’W, 1330.17 feet to a found concrete monument; thence continuing along said East-West ? line as monumented, S88?15?40’W, 1263.69 feet to the east line of Sashabaw Road (60 feet half width); thence along said east line, N01?07?14’W, 33.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continuing along said line, N01?07?14’W, 165.01 feet; thence N88?15?40’E, 204.01 feet; thence S01?07?14’E, 165.01 feet; thence S88?15?40’W, 204.01 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Containing 0.773 acres more or less, and subject to easements and restrictions of record, if any.
Subject to field survey
LEGAL DESCRIPTION (EMERGENCY ACCESS PARCEL)
Land situated in the Township of Independence, County of Oakland, State of Michigan, described as follows:
Part of the Southwest ? of the Northeast ? of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 9 East, described as: Beginning at the Northwest corner thereof; thence North 87 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds East 664.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 37 minutes 00 seconds West 247.00 feet; thence North 87 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds West 664.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 37 minutes 00 seconds East 247.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; EXCEPT the West 60.00 feet taken for a road.
ALSO DESCRIBED BY SURVEY AS:
Part of the Southwest ? of the Northeast ? of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 9 East, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, more particularly described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South ? line of said Section 27, distant South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 1323.96 feet from the North ? corner of said Section 27; thence North 89 degrees 27 minutes 35 seconds East (recorded as North 87 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds East) along the North line of the Southwest ? of the Northeast ? of Section 27, 664.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 37 minutes 00 seconds West 247.04 feet (recorded as 247.00 feet); thence South 89 degrees 27 minutes 35 seconds West (recorded as South 87 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds West 664.00 feet), 661.34 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East (recorded as North 00 degrees 37 minutes 00 seconds East) along the North and South ? line of Section 27, 247.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT the Westerly 60.00 feet for highway purposes.
Tax Item No: 08-27-251-004
Tax Parcel Number: 08-27-251-004

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2009-003
TEXT AMENDMENTS TO CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
Consider amendments to Ch. 50. Zoning Ordinance, Section 50-838, subsection (h)(3) Requirements for permitted temporary signs in commercial, office, and industrial districts.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE ORDINANCE MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

NOTICE OF RE-PROGRAMMING OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
Take notice that the Charter Township of Independence will request the re-programming of 2007 and 2008 Community Development Block Grant funds at the Tuesday, April 7 township board meeting. The request will be to change the assignment of $5,588 in 2007 funds from ‘General Program Administration? to ‘Minor Home Repair.? A second request will be to change the assignment of $10,468 in 2008 funds from ‘Transportation Service? to ‘Senior Services.?

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: March 17, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Opening Statements and Correspondence
Approval of Agenda
Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience will have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the Agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2009
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
New Business
1. Presentation of Award from Anne M. Varra for Clinton River Watershed Council for the Township’s continued support and membership
2. Chestnut Hills Well #1 Repair
3. First Reading, Text Amendment to the Code of Ordinances, Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan
Article III. District Regulations
Division 13. C-1 Local Business
Division 14. C-2 Planned Shopping Center
Division 15. C-3 Highway Commercial
Division 16. C-4 General Business District
Article V. Off Street Parking and Loading
Section. 50-947. Off Street drive-through and waiting space.
4. First Reading, Amended Final PUD Site Plan (PC file #2008-018), McLaren Health Care, Daniel J. Medrano, Petitioner, Sashabaw Road and Bow Pointe Drive, 70 Acres, PUD Zoning, 08-27-251-010 (5700 Bow Pointe Dr.), 08-27-251-011 (5680 Bow Pointe Dr.), 08-27-251-012, 08-27-252-006, 08-27-252-007 (5701 Bow Pointe Dr.) 08-27-252-008, 08-27-276-002, and 08-27-276-004
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
MARCH 3, 2009
The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Carson, Lohmeier, Petterson, Wallace,
Absent: Rosso, Wagner
There was a quorum.
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. The Agenda was approved.
3. Citizens were offered a chance to address the Board regarding subjects that were not on the Agenda.
4. The following Consent Agenda items were approved:
a. Approval of Purchase Orders
b. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
c. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2009, and Special Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2009
5. Approved motion to join in support with other municipalities in FCC proceedings for PEG Access channels
6. Library Update
7. Approved motion to refer Site Specific Relief Ordinance to Planning Commission for recommendation to correct ordinance that allows parallel tracking with ZBA and Township Board
8. Approved motion to allow Township Treasurer’s office to charge taxpayers for NSF checks
9. Approved motion to join in Local Government Investment Pool with a cap of investment set at $2 million
10. Approved motion to formally approve use of CDARS, PA 20, as amended
11. Approved posting for new hire in Fire Department to replace retiring Lieutenant
12. Approved motion to promote Peggy North to position of Secretary Specialist, starting 3/16/09
13. Meeting adjourned at 9:51 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 3/11/09

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 9:00 am.
The Board of Review will meet for public hearings at the Township Fire Station #1 Training Room, 6500 Citation Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear year 2009 assessment appeals of value, classification and poverty on March 9th, 11th and 13th, 2009 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and on March 10th and 12th, 2009 from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm. A resident or nonresident may protest to the Board of Review by letter.
The year 2009 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
If you wish to appeal your assessment, it is required that you have an appointment with the March Board of Review. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office by calling (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Please use your parcel identification number when referring to your property so that your records can be quickly accessed.
Please note that taxes are levied against the TAXABLE VALUE.
Sincerely,
Beverly Shaver, CMAE3
Independence Township Assessor
Published: February 11, 18 & 25, 2009

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
FEBRUARY 17, 2009
The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Wagner, VanderVeen, Carson, Rosso, Lohmeier, Petterson, Wallace
Absent: None
There was a quorum.
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. The agenda was approved.
3. Citizens were offered a chance to address the Board regarding subjects that were not on the Agenda. The public forum opened at 7:42 p.m. and closed at 7:45 p.m.
4. The following Consent Agenda items were approved:
a. Approval of Purchase Orders
b. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2009, and Special Meeting Minutes of February 5, 2009
5. Approved $5,000.00 contribution to paving of Caberfae Trail, Mount Tremblant Trail, Boyne Highland Trail and Sugarloaf Trail
6. Approved reorganization study of Township Facilities with Dick Carlisle to prepare Plan of Work for a price not to exceed $3,000.00
7. Approved 2009 AFSCME Contract
8. Approved motion to postpone non-union compensation discussion
9. Update by Finance Director on Budget Procedure
10. Approved 1st Reading of 2006 Edition of the International Fire Code with Michigan Amendments
11. Approved change in Job Classification of Jennifer Yingling
12. Approved purchase of new water meters for DPW
13. Approved budget adjustments for DPW roof
14. Approved Accounts Payable Check Run
15. Meeting adjourned at 10:17 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 2/25/09

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA

Date and Time: March 3, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience will have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the Agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Special Meeting of January 14, 2009 and Regular Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2009
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
New Business
1. Library Update
2. Discussion regarding amending the Site Specific Relief Ordinance
3. Discussion regarding demolition of Clarkston Theater building
4. Investment Report
5. NSF Fee Schedule
6. Oakland County Investment Pool
7. Emergency hiring to replace retired employee within the Fire Department
8. Request to promote Peggy North to Secretary Specialist position
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 9:00 am.
The Board of Review will meet for public hearings at the Township Fire Station #1 Training Room, 6500 Citation Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear year 2009 assessment appeals of value, classification and poverty on March 9th, 11th and 13th, 2009 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and on March 10th and 12th, 2009 from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm. A resident or nonresident may protest to the Board of Review by letter.
The year 2009 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
If you wish to appeal your assessment, it is required that you have an appointment with the March Board of Review. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office by calling (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Please use your parcel identification number when referring to your property so that your records can be quickly accessed.
Please note that taxes are levied against the TAXABLE VALUE.
Sincerely,
Beverly Shaver, CMAE3
Independence Township Assessor
Published: February 11, 18 & 25, 2009

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 9:00 am.
The Board of Review will meet for public hearings at the Township Fire Station #1 Training Room, 6500 Citation Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear year 2009 assessment appeals of value, classification and poverty on March 9th, 11th and 13th, 2009 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and on March 10th and 12th, 2009 from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm. A resident or nonresident may protest to the Board of Review by letter.
The year 2009 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
If you wish to appeal your assessment, it is required that you have an appointment with the March Board of Review. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office by calling (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Please use your parcel identification number when referring to your property so that your records can be quickly accessed.
Please note that taxes are levied against the TAXABLE VALUE.
Sincerely,
Beverly Shaver, CMAE3
Independence Township Assessor

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: February 17, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Opening Statements and Correspondence
Approval of Agenda
Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience will have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the Agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2009 and Special Meeting Minutes of February 5, 2009
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Purchase of new water meters
e. Budget adjustment for DPW roof
Unfinished Business
1. Township contribution of street paving of Caberfae Trail, Mount Tremblant Trail, BoyneHighland Trail and Sugarloaf Trail
New Business
1. Discussion on reorganization of Township facilities
2. AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement
3. Discussion of Non-AFSCME and Non-IAFF employees? compensation
4. Update on the Budget Procedure
5. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Fire Prevention Code and Open Burning Regulations
6. Change in Union Classification and pay for Jennifer Yingling
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 9:00 am.
The Board of Review will meet for public hearings at the Township Fire Station #1 Training Room, 6500 Citation Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear year 2009 assessment appeals of value, classification and poverty on March 9th, 11th and 13th, 2009 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and on March 10th and 12th, 2009 from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm. A resident or nonresident may protest to the Board of Review by letter.
The year 2009 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
If you wish to appeal your assessment, it is required that you have an appointment with the March Board of Review. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office by calling (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Please use your parcel identification number when referring to your property so that your records can be quickly accessed.
Please note that taxes are levied against the TAXABLE VALUE.
Sincerely,
Beverly Shaver, CMAE3
Independence Township Assessor

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: February 17, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Opening Statements and Correspondence
Approval of Agenda
Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience will have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the Agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2009 and Special Meeting Minutes of February 5, 2009
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Purchase of new water meters
e. Budget adjustment for DPW roof
Unfinished Business
1. Township contribution of street paving of Caberfae Trail, Mount Tremblant Trail, BoyneHighland Trail and Sugarloaf Trail
New Business
1. Discussion on reorganization of Township facilities
2. AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement
3. Discussion of Non-AFSCME and Non-IAFF employees? compensation
4. Update on the Budget Procedure
5. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Fire Prevention Code and Open Burning Regulations
6. Change in Union Classification and pay for Jennifer Yingling
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: February 3, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Opening Statements and Correspondence
Approval of Agenda
Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of January 20, 2009
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Clarkston Area Youth Assistance Sponsorship
Unfinished Business
1. Township contribution of street paving of Caberfae Trail, Mount Tremblant Trail, Boyne Highland Trail and Sugarloaf Trail
New Business
AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement
Discussion of Non-AFSCME and Non-IAFF employees? compensation
Update on the Budget Procedure
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
JANUARY 20, 2009
The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Wagner, VanderVeen, Carson, Rosso, Lohmeier, Petterson, Wallace
Absent: None
There was a quorum.
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. The agenda was approved.
3. Citizens were offered a chance to address the Board regarding subjects that were not on the agenda.
4. The following Consent Agenda items were approved:
a. Approval of Purchase Orders
b. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
c. Approval of Minutes of January 6, 2009
d. Resolution of the Oakland County Alano Club to be recognized as a non-profit organization for purposes of obtaining a charitable gaming license
e. Interlocal Agreement with Orion Township for street lighting SAD ? Heather Lake Estates
5. Community Needs Assessment for Cable Vision and approved to be presented to Comcast with request for 2% PEG Fees
6. Postponed discussion of Township contribution of street paving of Cabarfae Trail, Mount Tremblant Trail, Boyne Highland Trail and Sugarloaf Trail until Feb. 3, 2009.
7. Approved motion to allow residents and non-residents right to protest to Board of Review by letter
8. Approved motion to accept 2009 Poverty Guidelines
9. Approved application to participate in Smart Program for Special Services
10. Approved Flow Rate Study by Plante Moran
11. Approved policy concerning submittal of items for Board Agenda
12. Approved reappointment of Jeff McGee to the Zoning Board of Appeals
13. Approved appointment of Ronald Ritchie to Planning Commission
14. Meeting adjourned at 10:28 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 1/28/09

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Date and Time: January 20, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of January 6, 2009
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Resolution of the Oakland County Alano Club to be recognized as a non-profit organization for purposes of obtaining a charitable gaming license
e. Interlocal Agreement with Orion Township for street lighting SAD ? Heather Lake Estates
Unfinished Business
1. Community Needs Assessment Report
New Business
1. Township contribution of street paving of Caberfae Trail, Mount Tremblant Trail, Boyne Highland Trail and Sugarloaf Trail
2. Board of Review Appeals
3. 2009 Poverty Level Guidelines
4. Approval to participate with SMART for Specialized Services Grant for Senior Center
5. Flow Base Sewer Rate Study
6. Proposed policy for placing items on the Agenda
7. Reappointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals ? Jeff McGee and Cheryl Karrick
8. Appointment to Planning Commission
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
JANUARY 6, 2009
The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Carson, Rosso, Wallace, Wagner, Lohmeier, Petterson; Absent: None
There was a quorum.
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. The agenda was approved as amended.
3. Citizens were offered a chance to address the Board regarding subjects that were not on the Agenda.
4. The following Consent Agenda items were approved:
a. Approval of Purchase Orders
b. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
c. Approval of Minutes of December 16, 2008
5. Presentation by Mr. Daddow, Deputy County Executive, Economic Outlook ? ‘The Perfect Storm?
6. Progress Update on New Township Hall
7. Approved appointment to Board of Review
8. Approved appointment to Lake Boards
9. Approved appointment to Planning Commission
10. Adjourned regularly scheduled meeting at 9:58 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 1/14/09

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #09-0002 Sevek, Gary, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-837. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES. SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 31 FT TO CONSTRUCT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (CONSTRUCTION STARTED WITHOUT PERMIT)
5903 Oak Hill Rd., 3.28 Acres, R-1R
08-03-100-016
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
DECEMBER 16, 2008
The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Carson, Rosso, Wallace, Wagner, Lohmeier, Petterson
Absent: None
There was a quorum.
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. The Agenda was amended to add a closed session on AFSCME contract negotiation.
3. Citizens were offered a chance to address the Board regarding subjects that were not on the Agenda.
4. The following Consent Agenda items were approved:
a. Approval of Purchase Orders
b. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
c. Approval of Blanket Purchase Requisition for 2009
d. Resolution of Clarkston Soccer Club to be recognized as a non-profit organization for purposes of obtaining a charitable gaming license
5. Resolution in Support for a Capital and Cooperative Initiatives Revolving Fund Project
6. Approved Budget Adjustments
7. Denied Approval of Plante Moran Engagement Letter
8. Approved motion to go into closed session at 9:15 p.m. to discuss Collective Bargaining Agreement (AFSCME)
9. Came out of closed session at 9:57 p.m.
10. Adjourned regularly scheduled meeting at 9:58 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 12/23/08

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #09-0001 Yahner, Dennis, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-837. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES. SIZE VARIANCE OF 167 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (CONSTRUCTION STARTED WITH PERMIT)
4730 Rattek Rd., Lot 4, R-1A
Supervisor’s Plat, No. 4
08-35-452-005
Case #08-0003 Serafini, Ronald, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS EXTENSION OF VARIANCES PREVIOUSLY GRANTED ON MARCH 5, 2008 FROM ARTICLE III, SECTION 25, SECTION 50-890. SCHEDULE OF REGULATIONS. TO CONSTRUCT NEW HOME
Thendara Blvd. and Huron Dr., Lots 1 & 2, R-1A
Thendara Park Country Club
08-12-159-010
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
DECEMBER 2, 2008
The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Carson, Rosso, Wallace, Wagner, Lohmeier, Petterson
Absent: None
There was a quorum.
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. The agenda was approved as submitted.
3. Citizens were offered a chance to address the Board regarding subjects that were not on the agenda.
4. The following Consent Agenda items were approved:
a. Approval of Purchase Orders
b. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
c. 2009 Annual Permit Application for Municipality Maintenance ? RCOC
d. 2009 Annual Permit Application for Municipality Community Events – RCOC
e. 2009 Annual Permit for MDOT
5. Approved hiring of Clerk for Senior Center
6. Approved salary freeze for elected officials
7. Approved motion to go into closed session at 8:01 p.m. to discuss Collective Bargaining Agreement (AFSCME) and Non-AFSCME and Non-IAFF employees compensation
8. Came out of closed session at 9:20 p.m.
9. Denied approval of AFSCME contract
10. Approved motion to table action on Non-AFSCME and Non-IAFF employees salary increases
11. Adjourned regularly scheduled meeting at 9:25 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: December 10, 2008

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: December 16, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Opening Statements and Correspondence
Approval of Agenda
Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of December 2, 2008
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Plante & Moran Engagement Letter
e. Approval of Blanket Purchase Requisition for 2009
f. Resolution of Clarkston Soccer Club to be recognized as a non-profit organization for purposes of obtaining a charitable gaming license
New Business
Budget Adjustments
Approval of 2009 Township Board Meeting Schedule
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston Michigan, 48346, to consider the following:
FILE PC #2008-018
McLaren Health Care, Daniel J. Medrano, Petitioner
REQUEST AMENDED FINAL PUD SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR MCLAREN HEALTH CARE
1) Rezone and Add into the PUD two existing parcels:
a. Sidwell Number 08-27-251-004, 6270 Sashabaw Rd., From OS-2 Zone To PUD
b. Sidwell Number 08-27-252-002, 6024 Sashabaw Rd., From IOP Zone To PUD
2) Expand the proposed retail section to allow for bank use.
3) Approve revised PUD plan layout and architectural building design of the retail
4) Approve the revision of required traffic improvements noted with the recorded PUD Agreement between phases of the development.
Common Description: Sashabaw Road and Bow Pointe Drive, 70 Acres, PUD Zoning
08-27-251-010 (5700 Bow Pointe Dr.), 08-27-251-011 (5680 Bow Pointe Dr.),
08-27-251-012, 08-27-252-006, 08-27-252-007 (5701 Bow Pointe Dr.),
08-27-252-008, 08-27-276-002, and 08-27-276-004
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: December 2, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum – Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of November 5, 2008 and November 18, 2008
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. 2009 Annual Permit Application for Municipality Maintenance – RCOC
e. 2009 Annual Permit for MDOT
New Business
1. Permission to hire Clerk for Senior Center
2. Compensation for Elected Officials
Closed Session – Collective Bargaining Agreement (AFSCME)
Closed Session – Discussion of Non-AFSCME and Non-IAFF employees compensation
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOVEMBER 18, 2008
The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wenger, Rosso, Travis, Wagner, Kelly, Dunn
Absent: None
There was a quorum.
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. The agenda was approved as amended.
3. Citizens were offered a chance to address the Board regarding subjects that were not on the agenda.
4. The following Consent Agenda items were approved:
a. Approval of Purchase Orders
b. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
c. Resolution of Independence Elementary PTO to be recognized as a non-profit organization for purposes of obtaining a charitable gaming license
d. Resolution of the Optimist Club Foundation of Clarkston, Michigan to be recognized as a non-profit organization for purposes of obtaining a charitable gaming license
5. The Public Hearing for the 2009 CDBG Funding Application opened at 7:40 p.m. and closed at 7:41 p.m.
6. Approved Vision 2020 Update Master Plan and Resolution Approving the 2008 Amendments to the Township Master Plan
7 Approved Resolution Establishing a Fee Schedule for the Fees Set forth in the Township Cemetery Ordinance
8. Approved Sashabaw Plains Cemetery Agreement and authorized Clerk to sign said agreement on behalf of the Township
9. Recognition of Community Garden Volunteers
10. Approval of Waiving of Partial CDBG 2006 Funds
11. Adjourned regularly scheduled meeting at 8:07 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 11/26/08

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2008-017
TEXT AMENDMENTS
TO ZONING ORDINANCE #83
Article III. District Regulations
Division 13. C-1 Local Business
Division 14. C-2 Planned Shopping Center
Division 15. C-3 Highway Commercial
Division 16. C-4 General Business District
Article V. Off Street Parking and Loading
Sec. 50-947. Off Street drive-through and waiting space.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE ORDINANCE MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

At a regular meeting of the Township Board held on November 18, 2008, the Board authorized a Second Reading and Adoption of the Cemetery Ordinance, as follows:
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 08-06 CEMETERY ORDINANCE
An Ordinance to amend the Charter Township of Independence Code of Ordinances to establish regulations for publicily-owned cemeteries in the Charter Township of Independence.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE CODE:
Section 1 of Ordinance
Chapter 42 of the Ordinance Code shall be
amended to add Article IV, reading as follows:
ARTICLE IV. TOWNSHIP CEMETERIES
Sec. 42-150. Title of article.
This article shall be known and cited as the Independence Charter Township Cemetery Ordinance.
Sec. 42-151. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Adult burial space shall consist of a land area four feet wide and ten feet in length, unless otherwise designated in a cemetery plat existing prior to the adoption of this ordinance.
Cemetery means any public cemetery within the township owned, managed, operated or controlled by the township board.
Cemetery plot shall consist of burial spaces sufficient to accommodate from one to six burial spaces, unless otherwise designated in a cemetery plat existing prior to the adoption of this ordinance.
Infant or stillborn burial space shall consist of a land area four feet wide and 3 1/2 feet in length in areas set aside specifically for such burials, unless otherwise designated in a cemetery plat existing prior to the adoption of this ordinance.
Sec. 42-152. Sale of plots or burial spaces.
(a) Cemetery plots or burial spaces shall be available for sale to any individual or family for the purpose of the burial of such purchaser or his or her heirs at law or next of kin. No sale shall be made to funeral directors or others.
(b) All sales shall be evidenced by a form approved and executed by the township clerk or the clerk’s designee. Sales of cemetery plots or burial spaces grant a right of burial only and do not convey any other title to the lot or burial space sold.
(c) Burial rights may only be transferred to those persons eligible to be original purchasers of cemetery lots or burial spaces and may only be accomplished by endorsement of an assignment of such burial permit upon the original burial permit form issued by the township clerk or the clerk’s designee, approved by said clerk or designee, and entered upon the official records of said clerk or designee. Upon such assignment, approval and recording, the clerk or the clerk’s designee shall issue a new burial permit to the assignee and shall cancel and terminate upon such records, the original permit.
(d) Burial space owners shall not allow interments in their plots or spaces in return for remuneration of any kind.
Sec. 42-153. Purchase price and transfer fees.
(a) Each burial space fee shall be determined by resolution of the township board setting the schedule of fees for non-residents and for township residents. A township resident is defined as a person who has lived in Independence Charter Township for a minimum of one year and provides corresponding documentation. A township resident is also defined as a former resident who lived in Independence Charter Township for a period of five or more years and provides corresponding documentation.
(b) The fee for any transfer of one or more burial spaces from an original purchaser to a qualified assignee pursuant to Sec. 42-152(c) shall be set by resolution of the township board.
(c) The foregoing charges shall be paid to the township treasurer and shall be deposited in the cemetery fund for the particular cemetery involved in the sale or transfer.
(d) The township board, by resolution, may periodically alter the fees to accommodate increased costs and needed reserve funds for cemetery maintenance and acquisition.
Sec. 42-154. Grave opening charges.
(a) The opening and closing of any burial space, prior to and following a burial therein, and including the interment of ashes, shall be at a cost to be set by resolution of the township board, payable to the township. A fee schedule shall be maintained at the township office.
(b) No burial spaces shall be opened and closed except under the direction and control of the township clerk or the clerk’s designee who shall coordinate with the cemetery sexton. This provision shall not apply to proceedings under the supervision of the local health department for the removal and re-interment of bodies and remains.
Sec. 42-155. Markers or memorials.
(a) All markers or memorials must be of stone or other equally durable composition.
(b) All markers or memorials must be located upon a suitable foundation as approved by the township clerk or the clerk’s designee.
(c) Only one monument, marker or memorial shall be permitted per individual burial space with the exception of veteran’s markers which may be placed at the foot of the burial space.
(d) No more than four markers per grave site for four individual cremains or one marker for all cremains shall be permitted. Individual markers for cremains shall be flush with the ground and shall be no more than 12 inches by 18 inches.
(e) Should any monument or memorial become unsightly, dilapidated or a safety hazard, the township board shall have the right, at the expense of owner, to correct the condition or remove same.
(f) The footing or foundation upon which any monument, marker or memorial must be placed shall be constructed by the township at cost to the owner of the burial right. Cost shall be determined by resolution of the township board, payable to the township. A fee schedule shall be maintained at the township office.
(g) The regulations set forth in subsections (a) ? (f) above shall not apply to monuments, markers or memorials existing or approved prior to the date of this ordinance.
(h) Winter wreaths or grave blankets may be placed on the burial spaces from November 15 to April 1 yearly. All cemetery lot decorations will be removed during spring cleanup each year.
Sec. 42-156. Interment regulations.
(a) Only one adult casket or four cremation urns may be buried in a burial space, unless otherwise designated in a cemetery plat existing prior to the adoption of this ordinance, and except for a mother and infant or two children.
(b) Not less than 24 hours notice shall be given in advance of any funeral to allow for the opening of the burial spaces between April 1 and November 14 and not less than 48 hours notice shall be given in advance of any funeral to allow for the opening of burial spaces between November 15 and March 31.
(c) The appropriate permit for the burial space involved, together with appropriate identification of the person to be buried therein, where necessary, shall be presented to either the township clerk, the clerk’s designee or the cemetery sexton, who then shall deliver same to township clerk or clerk’s designee, prior to interment. Where such permit has been lost or destroyed, the township clerk or clerk’s designee shall be satisfied, from his or her records, that the person to be buried in the burial space is an authorized and appropriate one before any interment is commenced or completed.
(d) All burial spaces shall be located in an orderly and neat appearing manner within the confines of the burial space involved.
Sec. 42-157. Ground maintenance.
(a) No grading, leveling, or excavating upon burial space shall be allowed without the permission of the township clerk or the township clerk designee.
(b) No flowers, shrubs, trees or vegetation of any type shall be planted without the approval of the township clerk or the township clerk designee. Any of the foregoing items planted without such approval may be removed by the township.
(c) The township reserves the right to remove or trim any tree, plant or shrub located within the cemetery in the interest of maintaining proper appearance and the use of the cemetery.
(d) Mounds which hinder the free use of a lawn mower or other gardening apparatus are prohibited.
(e) The cemetery maintenance personnel shall have the right and authority to remove and dispose of any and all growth, emblems, displays or containers therefore that through decay, deterioration, damage or otherwise become unsightly, a source of litter or a maintenance problem.
(f) Surfaces other than earth or sod are prohibited.
(g) All refuse of any kind or nature including, among others, dried flowers, wreaths, papers, and flower containers must be removed or deposited in containers located within the cemetery.
Sec. 42-158. Forfeiture of vacant cemetery plots or burial spaces.
(a) As of the effective date of this article, the rights to cemetery plots or burial spaces sold and remaining vacant 40 years from the date of their original sale, last recorded transfer or usage of another burial space by the same owner shall automatically revert to the township upon occurrence of the following events:
(b) Notice shall be sent by the township clerk or clerk’s designee by first class mail to the last known address of the last owner of record informing that owner of the expiration of the 40-year period and that all rights with respect to said plots or spaces will be forfeited if said owner does not affirmatively indicate in writing to the township clerk or clerk’s designee within 60 days from the date of mailing of the said notice the owner’s desire to retain said burial rights.
(c) If no written response to said notice indicating a desire to retain the cemetery plots or burial spaces in question is received by the township clerk or clerk’s designee from the last owner of record of said plots or spaces, or from the heirs or legal representative of said owner, within 60 days from the date of mailing of said notice, a notice shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Township.
(d) The published notice shall contain a listing of the name(s) of the last owner of record informing of the expiration of the 40-year period and that all rights with respect to said plots or burial spaces will be forfeited if no indication in writing is received by the township clerk or clerk’s designee within 60 days from the date of publication of the notice of the desire of the owner to retain said burial rights.
Sec. 42-159. Repurchase of lots or burial spaces.
The township can repurchase any cemetery plots or burial space from an owner for the original purchase price or one-half of the current price, whichever is less, upon written request of said owner or the owner’s legal heirs or representatives.
Sec. 42-160. Records.
The township clerk or clerk’s designee shall maintain records concerning all burials, issuance of burial permits, and any perpetual care fund, separate and apart from any other records of the township and the same shall be open to public inspection at all reasonable business hours.
Sec. 42-161. Vault.
All casket burials shall be within a standard concrete vault installed or constructed in each burial space before interment. All cremains must be in an urn and buried. Scattering of ashes in a cemetery is not allowed. In no case shall a new casket burial or casket re-interment take place without a vault.
Sec. 42-162. Cemetery hours and restrictions.
(a) Cemeteries shall be open to the general public from the hours of sunrise to sunset each day.
(b) No person shall be permitted in the township cemeteries at any time other than the foregoing hours, except upon permission of the township clerk or the clerk’s designee.
(c) No person shall enter the cemetery premises who is under the influence of alcoholic liquor, and no alcohol or pets are allowed in the cemeteries.
(d) No firearms are allowed in the cemeteries, except in cases of military funerals or ceremonies by official veterans? organizations on federal holidays. All military funerals and ceremonies using firearms must be pre-approved by the township clerk or the clerk’s designee.
(e) No person shall create any improper noise, disorderly conduct, carelessness, or any other activity that destroys the peace, tranquility and attractiveness of any cemetery.
(f) The township clerk or clerk’s designee shall approve any group use of a cemetery other than for the purpose of an organized interment. In every case, the use must be in accord with the principles of respect and honor for the deceased.
Sec. 42-163. Cemetery maintenance.
(a) Maintenance of cemeteries is under the supervision of the Independence Charter Township Department of Public Works.
(b) The township board must approve all major projects for the cemeteries.
Sec. 42-164. Damaging or defacing monuments, structures or grounds.
Within a cemetery, no person shall destroy, mutilate, deface, injure or remove any tomb, monument, gravestone or memorial or other structure or thing placed or designed for memorial of the dead, or any fence, railing, curb or other thing intended for the protection or for the ornamentation of any tomb, monument, gravestone or other structure mentioned in this section, or of any enclosure for the burial of the dead; nor shall any person destroy, mutilate, remove, cut, break or injure any tree, shrub or plant placed upon any grave or being within any enclosure within a cemetery; nor shall any person drive over any grave or damage or deface any of the grounds or properties within a cemetery.
Sec. 42-165. Perpetual care.
The township board designates the cemeteries under its control as ‘Perpetual Care Cemeteries,? and no lot in any such cemetery shall be sold unless the purchaser thereof at the same time purchases perpetual care for the lot purchased. Charges for perpetual care shall be fixed and determined from time to time by resolution of the township board as a portion of the purchase price of the lot. All persons purchasing perpetual care for any lot shall be guaranteed that such lots shall be cared for in perpetuity without additional charge or cost. Perpetual care shall not include care of monuments, markers or other embellishments, which shall be at the expense of the lot owner. All moneys received from the sale of perpetual care shall be deposited in and placed to the credit of the perpetual care fund designated for the cemetery in which the lot is purchased.
Sec. 42-166. Perpetual care fund.
There is hereby created funds designated as ‘Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds,? which funds shall be so designated upon the books of the township treasurer and the funds shall be kept separate and shall constitute a perpetual care and maintenance fund for each cemetery under the control of the Township, the income of which shall be devoted to the perpetual keeping in order of each cemetery under the township’s control. Such funds shall be held in trust and their principal shall not be encroached upon or the income used for any purpose except that to which it is devoted. Any and all funds received by or in said perpetual care funds, whether by grant, gift, devise or bequest, or from the sale of lots in any cemetery, shall be invested by the township board, and all such investments must be made in the name of Board of Trustees of Independence Charter Township.?
Sec. 42-167. Gifts.
Any person may give, grant, transfer, or devise to the township board any money or real or personal property, to be received and held in trust by the township board for the purpose of caring for and keeping in good order and repair the cemetery or burying grounds under the control of the township. All such gifts, devises and bequests shall be handled through the aforesaid perpetual care funds. The township board shall follow the directions contained in the writing constituting such trust, gift or devise. Before any such gift, grant, transfer or devise shall be operative, the trust imposed thereby (if any there be) shall be accepted in writing by the township board.
Sec. 42-168. Penalty for violation.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this article shall be responsible for a municipal civil infraction. Each day that a violation continues to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
Section 2 of Ordinance
This ordinance shall be effective upon publication in the manner prescribed by law.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
Introduced: 11/5/08
Published: 11/12/08 and 11/26/08
Adopted: 11/18/08
Effective: 11/26/08

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2008-014
Bill Lester, Petitioner
REQUESTS SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
For Outdoor Sales (Used Car Sales)
Article III. Division 15. Sec. 50-565. (3)
in accordance with section 50-848.
Special Land Use Request: Outdoor Sales/Storage for Used Car Sales with ‘B? Dealer License
Parcel Identification Number: 08-33-354-003
Common Description: 5890 Dixie Highway (Townsend’s Sub ? Part of Lot 84, Lots 85 & 86, Also N ? of vacated Lowell Avenue) C-3 Zone, Approximately 0.43 Acres
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

At a regular meeting of the Township Board held on November 5, 2008, the Board authorized a First Reading of the Cemetery Ordinance, as follows:
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 08-06
CEMETERY ORDINANCE
An Ordinance to amend the Charter Township of Independence Code of Ordinances to establish regulations for publicily-owned cemeteries in the Charter Township of Independence.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE CODE:
Section 1 of Ordinance
Chapter 42 of the Ordinance Code shall be
amended to add Article IV, reading as follows:
ARTICLE IV. TOWNSHIP CEMETERIES
Sec. 42-150. Title of article.
This article shall be known and cited as the Independence Charter Township Cemetery Ordinance.
Sec. 42-151. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Adult burial space shall consist of a land area four feet wide and ten feet in length, unless otherwise designated in a cemetery plat existing prior to the adoption of this ordinance.
Cemetery means any public cemetery within the township owned, managed, operated or controlled by the township board.
Cemetery plot shall consist of burial spaces sufficient to accommodate from one to six burial spaces, unless otherwise designated in a cemetery plat existing prior to the adoption of this ordinance.
Infant or stillborn burial space shall consist of a land area four feet wide and 3 1/2 feet in length in areas set aside specifically for such burials, unless otherwise designated in a cemetery plat existing prior to the adoption of this ordinance.
Sec. 42-152. Sale of plots or burial spaces.
(a) Cemetery plots or burial spaces shall be available for sale to any individual or family for the purpose of the burial of such purchaser or his or her heirs at law or next of kin. No sale shall be made to funeral directors or others.
(b) All sales shall be evidenced by a form approved and executed by the township clerk or the clerk’s designee. Sales of cemetery plots or burial spaces grant a right of burial only and do not convey any other title to the lot or burial space sold.
(c) Burial rights may only be transferred to those persons eligible to be original purchasers of cemetery lots or burial spaces and may only be accomplished by endorsement of an assignment of such burial permit upon the original burial permit form issued by the township clerk or the clerk’s designee, approved by said clerk or designee, and entered upon the official records of said clerk or designee. Upon such assignment, approval and recording, the clerk or the clerk’s designee shall issue a new burial permit to the assignee and shall cancel and terminate upon such records, the original permit.
(d) Burial space owners shall not allow interments in their plots or spaces in return for remuneration of any kind.
Sec. 42-153. Purchase price and transfer fees.
(a) Each burial space fee shall be determined by resolution of the township board setting the schedule of fees for non-residents and for township residents. A township resident is defined as a person who has lived in Independence Charter Township for a minimum of one year and provides corresponding documentation. A township resident is also defined as a former resident who lived in Independence Charter Township for a period of five or more years and provides corresponding documentation.
(b) The fee for any transfer of one or more burial spaces from an original purchaser to a qualified assignee pursuant to Sec. 42-152(c) shall be set by resolution of the township board.
(c) The foregoing charges shall be paid to the township treasurer and shall be deposited in the cemetery fund for the particular cemetery involved in the sale or transfer.
(d) The township board, by resolution, may periodically alter the fees to accommodate increased costs and needed reserve funds for cemetery maintenance and acquisition.
Sec. 42-154. Grave opening charges.
(a) The opening and closing of any burial space, prior to and following a burial therein, and including the interment of ashes, shall be at a cost to be set by resolution of the township board, payable to the township. A fee schedule shall be maintained at the township office.
(b) No burial spaces shall be opened and closed except under the direction and control of the township clerk or the clerk’s designee who shall coordinate with the cemetery sexton. This provision shall not apply to proceedings under the supervision of the local health department for the removal and re-interment of bodies and remains.
Sec. 42-155. Markers or memorials.
(a) All markers or memorials must be of stone or other equally durable composition.
(b) All markers or memorials must be located upon a suitable foundation as approved by the township clerk or the clerk’s designee.
(c) Only one monument, marker or memorial shall be permitted per individual burial space with the exception of veteran’s markers which may be placed at the foot of the burial space.
(d) No more than four markers per grave site for four individual cremains or one marker for all cremains shall be permitted. Individual markers for cremains shall be flush with the ground and shall be no more than 12 inches by 18 inches.
(e) Should any monument or memorial become unsightly, dilapidated or a safety hazard, the township board shall have the right, at the expense of owner, to correct the condition or remove same.
(f) The footing or foundation upon which any monument, marker or memorial must be placed shall be constructed by the township at cost to the owner of the burial right. Cost shall be determined by resolution of the township board, payable to the township. A fee schedule shall be maintained at the township office.
(g) The regulations set forth in subsections (a) ? (f) above shall not apply to monuments, markers or memorials existing or approved prior to the date of this ordinance.
(h) Winter wreaths or grave blankets may be placed on the burial spaces from November 15 to April 1 yearly. All cemetery lot decorations will be removed during spring cleanup each year.
Sec. 42-156. Interment regulations.
(a) Only one adult casket or four cremation urns may be buried in a burial space, unless otherwise designated in a cemetery plat existing prior to the adoption of this ordinance, and except for a mother and infant or two children.
(b) Not less than 24 hours notice shall be given in advance of any funeral to allow for the opening of the burial spaces between April 1 and November 14 and not less than 48 hours notice shall be given in advance of any funeral to allow for the opening of burial spaces between November 15 and March 31.
(c) The appropriate permit for the burial space involved, together with appropriate identification of the person to be buried therein, where necessary, shall be presented to either the township clerk, the clerk’s designee or the cemetery sexton, who then shall deliver same to township clerk or clerk’s designee, prior to interment. Where such permit has been lost or destroyed, the township clerk or clerk’s designee shall be satisfied, from his or her records, that the person to be buried in the burial space is an authorized and appropriate one before any interment is commenced or completed.
(d) All burial spaces shall be located in an orderly and neat appearing manner within the confines of the burial space involved.
Sec. 42-157. Ground maintenance.
(a) No grading, leveling, or excavating upon burial space shall be allowed without the permission of the township clerk or the township clerk designee.
(b) No flowers, shrubs, trees or vegetation of any type shall be planted without the approval of the township clerk or the township clerk designee. Any of the foregoing items planted without such approval may be removed by the township.
(c) The township reserves the right to remove or trim any tree, plant or shrub located within the cemetery in the interest of maintaining proper appearance and the use of the cemetery.
(d) Mounds which hinder the free use of a lawn mower or other gardening apparatus are prohibited.
(e) The cemetery maintenance personnel shall have the right and authority to remove and dispose of any and all growth, emblems, displays or containers therefore that through decay, deterioration, damage or otherwise become unsightly, a source of litter or a maintenance problem.
(f) Surfaces other than earth or sod are prohibited.
(g) All refuse of any kind or nature including, among others, dried flowers, wreaths, papers, and flower containers must be removed or deposited in containers located within the cemetery.
Sec. 42-158. Forfeiture of vacant cemetery plots or burial spaces.
(a) As of the effective date of this article, the rights to cemetery plots or burial spaces sold and remaining vacant 40 years from the date of their original sale, last recorded transfer or usage of another burial space by the same owner shall automatically revert to the township upon occurrence of the following events:
(b) Notice shall be sent by the township clerk or clerk’s designee by first class mail to the last known address of the last owner of record informing that owner of the expiration of the 40-year period and that all rights with respect to said plots or spaces will be forfeited if said owner does not affirmatively indicate in writing to the township clerk or clerk’s designee within 60 days from the date of mailing of the said notice the owner’s desire to retain said burial rights.
(c) If no written response to said notice indicating a desire to retain the cemetery plots or burial spaces in question is received by the township clerk or clerk’s designee from the last owner of record of said plots or spaces, or from the heirs or legal representative of said owner, within 60 days from the date of mailing of said notice, a notice shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Township.
(d) The published notice shall contain a listing of the name(s) of the last owner of record informing of the expiration of the 40-year period and that all rights with respect to said plots or burial spaces will be forfeited if no indication in writing is received by the township clerk or clerk’s designee within 60 days from the date of publication of the notice of the desire of the owner to retain said burial rights.
Sec. 42-159. Repurchase of lots or burial spaces.
The township can repurchase any cemetery plots or burial space from an owner for the original purchase price or one-half of the current price, whichever is less, upon written request of said owner or the owner’s legal heirs or representatives.
Sec. 42-160. Records.
The township clerk or clerk’s designee shall maintain records concerning all burials, issuance of burial permits, and any perpetual care fund, separate and apart from any other records of the township and the same shall be open to public inspection at all reasonable business hours.
Sec. 42-161. Vault.
All casket burials shall be within a standard concrete vault installed or constructed in each burial space before interment. All cremains must be in an urn and buried. Scattering of ashes in a cemetery is not allowed. In no case shall a new casket burial or casket re-interment take place without a vault.
Sec. 42-162. Cemetery hours and restrictions.
(a) Cemeteries shall be open to the general public from the hours of sunrise to sunset each day.
(b) No person shall be permitted in the township cemeteries at any time other than the foregoing hours, except upon permission of the township clerk or the clerk’s designee.
(c) No person shall enter the cemetery premises who is under the influence of alcoholic liquor, and no alcohol or pets are allowed in the cemeteries.
(d) No firearms are allowed in the cemeteries, except in cases of military funerals or ceremonies by official veterans? organizations on federal holidays. All military funerals and ceremonies using firearms must be pre-approved by the township clerk or the clerk’s designee.
(e) No person shall create any improper noise, disorderly conduct, carelessness, or any other activity that destroys the peace, tranquility and attractiveness of any cemetery.
(f) The township clerk or clerk’s designee shall approve any group use of a cemetery other than for the purpose of an organized interment. In every case, the use must be in accord with the principles of respect and honor for the deceased.
Sec. 42-163. Cemetery maintenance.
(a) Maintenance of cemeteries is under the supervision of the Independence Charter Township Department of Public Works.
(b) The township board must approve all major projects for the cemeteries.
Sec. 42-164. Damaging or defacing monuments, structures or grounds.
Within a cemetery, no person shall destroy, mutilate, deface, injure or remove any tomb, monument, gravestone or memorial or other structure or thing placed or designed for memorial of the dead, or any fence, railing, curb or other thing intended for the protection or for the ornamentation of any tomb, monument, gravestone or other structure mentioned in this section, or of any enclosure for the burial of the dead; nor shall any person destroy, mutilate, remove, cut, break or injure any tree, shrub or plant placed upon any grave or being within any enclosure within a cemetery; nor shall any person drive over any grave or damage or deface any of the grounds or properties within a cemetery.
Sec. 42-165. Perpetual care.
The township board designates the cemeteries under its control as ‘Perpetual Care Cemeteries,? and no lot in any such cemetery shall be sold unless the purchaser thereof at the same time purchases perpetual care for the lot purchased. Charges for perpetual care shall be fixed and determined from time to time by resolution of the township board as a portion of the purchase price of the lot. All persons purchasing perpetual care for any lot shall be guaranteed that such lots shall be cared for in perpetuity without additional charge or cost. Perpetual care shall not include care of monuments, markers or other embellishments, which shall be at the expense of the lot owner. All moneys received from the sale of perpetual care shall be deposited in and placed to the credit of the perpetual care fund designated for the cemetery in which the lot is purchased.
Sec. 42-166. Perpetual care fund.
There is hereby created funds designated as ‘Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds,? which funds shall be so designated upon the books of the township treasurer and the funds shall be kept separate and shall constitute a perpetual care and maintenance fund for each cemetery under the control of the Township, the income of which shall be devoted to the perpetual keeping in order of each cemetery under the township’s control. Such funds shall be held in trust and their principal shall not be encroached upon or the income used for any purpose except that to which it is devoted. Any and all funds received by or in said perpetual care funds, whether by grant, gift, devise or bequest, or from the sale of lots in any cemetery, shall be invested by the township board, and all such investments must be made in the name of Board of Trustees of Independence Charter Township.?
Sec. 42-167. Gifts.
Any person may give, grant, transfer, or devise to the township board any money or real or personal property, to be received and held in trust by the township board for the purpose of caring for and keeping in good order and repair the cemetery or burying grounds under the control of the township. All such gifts, devises and bequests shall be handled through the aforesaid perpetual care funds. The township board shall follow the directions contained in the writing constituting such trust, gift or devise. Before any such gift, grant, transfer or devise shall be operative, the trust imposed thereby (if any there be) shall be accepted in writing by the township board.
Sec. 42-168. Penalty for violation.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this article shall be responsible for a municipal civil infraction. Each day that a violation continues to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
Section 2 of Ordinance
This ordinance shall be effective upon publication in the manner prescribed by law.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
Published: 11/12/08

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
NOVEMBER 5, 2008
The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wenger, Rosso, Travis, Wagner, Kelly, Dunn
Absent: None
There was a quorum.
1 Opening Statements and Correspondence
2 The Agenda was approved as amended.
3 Citizens were offered a chance to address the Board regarding subjects that were not on the agenda. No one spoke.
4 The following Consent Agenda items were approved:
a. Approval of Purchase Orders
b Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
c. Mutual and Reciprocal Easement Agreement
d. Addendum to Condominium Agreement
e. Authorize SAD’s and specials on winter tax bills
5 The Public Hearing for the 2009 Budget opened at 7:42 p.m. and closed at 7:44 p.m.
6. Presentation of the Township Master Plan
7. First Reading of a rezoning request from Rose 423, LLC was denied
8. Discussion of Town Hall Appraisal
9. First Reading of Cemetery Ordinance was approved
10. Michigan Bell Telephone Company Metro Act Permit Resolution Approved and Amendment to Extended Term
11. Solicitor License Fees approved at $25.00
12. Roof replacement at DPW Building was approved at a cost of $60,000.00 with necessary budget adjustment
13. Revisions of Investment Policy was accepted
14. Motion to go into closed session approved at 9:44 p.m. to discuss collective bargaining agreement for firefighters
15. Came back into open session at 10:08 p.m. and adjourned regularly scheduled meeting at 10:08 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 11/12/08

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: November 18, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of October 21, 2008, October 23, 2008 and November 5, 2008
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Public Hearing – 2009 CDBG Funding Application
Unfinished Business
1. Approval of the Master Plan
2. Second Reading and Adoption of the Cemetery Ordinance
New Business
1. Resolution to Establish Cemetery Fees
2. Sashabaw Plains Cemetery Agreement
3. REcognition of hte community Garden volunteers
4. Approval of 2009 CDBG Funding Application
Following the Regular Board meeting, the general public is invited to a reception for the outgoing Board members.
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

NOTICE OF RE-PROGRAMMING OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
Take notice that the Charter Township of Independence will request the re-programming of 2007 Community Development Block Grant funds at the Tuesday, February 5 township board meeting. The request will be to change the assignment of $9,000 in 2007 funds from ‘General Program Administration? to ‘Emergency Rehabilitation.?
Dave Wagner
Township Supervisor

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2008-014
Bill Lester, Petitioner
REQUESTS SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
For Outdoor Sales (Used Car Sales)
Article III. Division 15. Sec. 50-565. (3)
in accordance with section 50-848.
Special Land Use Request: Outdoor Sales/Storage for Used Car Sales with ‘B? Dealer License
Parcel Identification Number: 08-33-354-003
Common Description: 5890 Dixie Highway (Townsend’s Sub ? Part of Lot 84, Lots 85 & 86, Also N ? of vacated Lowell Avenue) C-3 Zone, Approximately 0.43 Acres
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2008-014
Bill Lester, Petitioner
REQUESTS SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
For Outdoor Sales (Used Car Sales)
Article III. Division 15. Sec. 50-565. (3)
in accordance with section 50-848.
Special Land Use Request: Outdoor Sales/Storage for Used Car Sales with ‘B? Dealer License
Parcel Identification Number: 08-33-354-003
Common Description: 5890 Dixie Highway (Townsend’s Sub ? Part of Lot 84, Lots 85 & 86, Also N ? of vacated Lowell Avenue) C-3 Zone, Approximately 0.43 Acres
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: Wednesday*, November 5, 2008,
at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI
*NOTE DIFFERENT DAY DUE TO ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 4TH
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of October 21, 2008
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Public Hearing: 2009 Budget
Unfinished Business
1. Master Plan
2. First Reading of a rezoning request from Rose 423, LLC, from R-1C (Suburban Farm Residential) to R-1A/PRO (Single Family Residential, Planned Rezoning Overlay), 20.66 acres of 28.32 acres, NE side of Dixie Highway, South of Deerhill Drive, Part of 08-19301-034
New Business
1. Approval of the 2009 Budget
2. Approval for Carlisle/Wortman to prepare the 2009-2013 Parks and Recreation MasterPlan
3. Michigan Bell Telephone Company Metro Act Permit Resolution and Amendment toExtend Term
4. Roof replacement ? DPW Building
5. Sashabaw Plains Cemetery
6. Revision of Investment Policy
7. Solicitor License Fees
Closed Session ? Collective Bargaining Agreement for Fire
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
OCTOBER 21, 2008
The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wenger, Rosso, Travis, Wagner, Kelly, Dunn
Absent: None
There was a quorum
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. The agenda was approved as submitted.
3. Citizens were offered a chance to address the Board regarding subjects that were not on the agenda. The following addressed the Board: Neil Wallace, Jim Reed, and Rob Nimowitz
4. The following Consent Agenda items were approved:
a. Minutes of October 7, 2008
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Sale of fixed assets ? Generators
e. Health Care Savings Program Resolution
f. Resolution for ICE Fastpitch to be recognized as a non-profit organization for purposes of obtaining a charitable gaming license
g. Resolution for Strive, Inc. to be recognized as a non-profit organization for purposes of obtaining a charitable gaming license
8. The Board approved a motion to ratify and re-approve the decision to enter into Agreement Regarding Exchange and Purchase of Property between Leh-Ray Holdings and the Charter Township of Independence
9. The Board approved the resolution authorizing borrowing funds from the Water and Sewer Fund to the General Fund
10. Approved the expenditure of up to $800,000.00 for purposes of retrofitting and remodeling the new Township Hall building
11. Approved contract between SMART and the Charter Township of Independence for the FY 2009 Municipal Credit Program
12. Authorized Fire Department to contract with Springer Mechanical to replace rooftop HVAC units at Fire Station 1 at a cost of $59,550.00
13. Authorized Fire Department to contract with Overhead Door West Commercial Inc. to replace three apparatus bay doors at Fire Station #2 at a cost of $11,400.00
14 Approved Meeting Minutes of September 16, 2008, upon verification of time of adjournment
15. Adjourned regularly scheduled meeting minutes at 8:32 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: October 29, 2008

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2008-016
Carrie Dasuqi, Petitioner
REQUESTS SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
For Group Day Care Home
Division 24. Supplemental Regulations,
Sec. 50-856. Day care facilities
Special Land Use Request: Group Day Care Home
Parcel Identification Number: 08-21-204-012
Common Description: 6141 Ascension Street (Clarkston Villa Sub, Lot 11)
R-1A Zone
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

NOTICE OF ELECTION ? GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 4, 2008
IN
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
To the Qualified Electors:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Election will be held in:
Charter Township of Independence
County of Oakland, State of Michigan
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2008
THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM
7:00 A.M. UNTIL 8:00 P.M.
ALL POLLING PLACES ARE HANDICAP
ACCESSIBLE BRAILLE AND AUDIO VERSIONS OF VOTING INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE
AT THE POLLING PLACES LISTED BELOW:
PRECINCT NUMBERS POLLING LOCATION
Precincts 1 and 3 Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church 6805 Bluegrass Drive
Precincts 2 and 6 North Sashabaw Elementary 5290 Maybee Road
Precinct 4 Free Methodist Church 5482 Winell @ Maybee Road
Precincts 5 and 14 Pine Knob Elementary 6020 Sashabaw Road
Precinct 7 Independence Elementary 6850 Hubbard Road
Precincts 8 and 9 Clarkston Elementary 6595 Waldon Road
Precinct 10 Independence Township Library 6495 Clarkston Road
Precinct 11 First Congregational Church 5449 Clarkston Road
Precincts 12 and 15 Bailey Lake Elementary 8051 Pine Knob Road
Precinct 13 Maranatha Baptist Church
5790 Flemings Lake Road
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING CANDIDATES OF ALL PARTICIPATING POLITICAL PARTIES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES:
PRESIDENTIAL Electors of President and Vice-President of the United States
CONGRESSIONAL United States Senator and Representative in Congress (8th District),
LEGISLATIVE Representative in State Legislature (44th District)
STATE BOARDS Member of the State Board of Education, Regent of the University of Michigan, Trustee of Michigan State University, Governor of Wayne State University
COUNTY County Executive, Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk/Register of Deeds, Treasurer, Drain Commission and County Commissioner
LOCAL Township Supervisor, Township Clerk, Township Treasurer, Township Trustees
JUDICIAL Justice of the Supreme Court
Judge of Court of Appeals ? 2nd District (Incumbent Position)
Judge of Court of Appeals ? 2nd District (Incumbent Position Partial Term ending 1/1/2013)
Judge of Circuit Court ? 6th Circuit (Incumbent Position)
Judge of Circuit Court ? 6th Circuit (Non-Incumbent Position)
Judge of Circuit Court ? 6th Circuit (Incumbent Position Partial Term Ending 1/1/2013)
Judge of Probate Court ? Oakland County (Non-Incumbent Position) Judge of District Court ? 52nd District (Incumbent Position)
COMMUNITY COLLEGE Oakland Community College Board of Trustees Member
Oakland Community College Board of Trustees Member (Partial Term ending 1/1/2011)
STATE PROPOSAL 08-1: A legislative initiative to permit the use and cultivation of marijuana for specified medical conditions.
STATE PROPOSAL 08-2: A proposal to amend the State Constitution to address human embryo and human embryonic stem cell research in Michigan.
OAKLAND COUNTY PROPOSAL
A proposed modification to the Oakland County Merit System covering the employees of the County of Oakland and updates the system from its original 1966 version as explained by county resolution #08119
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP PROPOSAL
Millage Proposal for Open Space, Recreation and Protection of Waters and Wetlands. Full text of the proposals and Absentee Ballots may be obtained from:
Shelagh VanderVeen, Independence Township Clerk
(248) 625-5111, Extension 203
Independence Township Clerk’s Office
Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
90 North Main Street
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 625-5111, Ext. 203
Published: 10/22/08

PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Accuracy Test
The Charter Township of Independence announces a Public Accuracy testing of the computer program for the Election on November 4, 2008.
The testing will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at the Independence Township Supervisor’s Office, Conference Room, 90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, MI.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence
Published: 10/22/08

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: October 21, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum – Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of September 16, 2008 and October 7, 2008
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Sale of fixed assets – Generators
e. Health Care Savings Program Resolution
Unfinished Business
1. Consideration of Township Hall purchase, including funding of purchase and retrofitting of building
New Business
1. Municipal Credits
2. New CDBG List
3. Halloween Hours
4. Three HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) rooftop replacements for Fire Station #1
5. Overhead door replacement for Fire Station #2
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.
Published: 10/15/08

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wenger, Rosso, Travis, Wagner, Kelly, Dunn
Absent:
There was a quorum
1 Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. The Agenda was approved as submitted.
3. Citizens were offered a chance to address the Board regarding subjects that were not on the agenda. The following addressed the Board: Mike Clark, Jim Reed, Tom Middleton, Joe Wauldron, Mike Powell, Tammi Hazlett, Henry Woloson, Donna Farangos, Carrie Armstrong-Reid
4. The following Consent Agenda items were approved:
a. Sewer Rate pass-through
b. Resolution for Clarkston Foundation for Public Education to be recognized as a non-profit organization for purposes of obtaining a charitable gaming license
c. Accounts Payable Check Run (Removed to end of Meeting)
d. Approval of Purchase Orders (Removed to end of Meeting)
5. Discussion regarding new Township Hall.
6. The Board approved the accounts payable check run and the purchase orders.
7 Motion to go into closed session to discuss pending litigation (Goodenough v SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wenger, Rosso, Travis, Wagner, Kelly, Dunn
Absent:
There was a quorum
1 Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. The Agenda was approved as submitted.
3. Citizens were offered a chance to address the Board regarding subjects that were not on the agenda. The following addressed the Board: Mike Clark, Jim Reed, Tom Middleton, Joe Wauldron, Mike Powell, Tammi Hazlett, Henry Woloson, Donna Farangos, Carrie Armstrong-Reid
4. The following Consent Agenda items were approved:
a. Sewer Rate pass-through
b. Resolution for Clarkston Foundation for Public Education to be recognized as a non-profit organization for purposes of obtaining a charitable gaming license
c. Accounts Payable Check Run (Removed to end of Meeting)
d. Approval of Purchase Orders (Removed to end of Meeting)
5. Discussion regarding new Township Hall.
6. The Board approved the accounts payable check run and the purchase orders.
7 Motion to go into closed session to discuss pending litigation (Goodenough v Independence Township) was approved at 10:34 p.m..
8. The Board came into open session at 10:52 p.m.
9. Approved motion to go into regularly scheduled meeting at 10:52 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 10/15/08) was approved at 10:34 p.m..
8. The Board came into open session at 10:52 p.m.
9. Approved motion to go into regularly scheduled meeting at 10:52 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 10/15/08

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #08-0034 Moore, Kimberly, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890. SCHEDULE OF REGULATIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR A FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 11?6? TO CONSTRUCT GARAGE ADDITION ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
7729 Phelan Dr., Lot 7, R-1C
Deer Lake Pines
08-19-376-011
Case #08-0035 Karlstrom Cooney Land Development, LLC, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-838(6)(1)(e). OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR A 14? SETBACK VARIANCE FROM THE FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY FOR PLACEMENT OF A GROUND SIGN
6480 Citation Dr., Lot 3, O
Clarkston Office Center
08-29-402-010
Case #08-0036 Bourdeau, Robert and Patricia, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST INTERPRETATION (OF FRONT YARD/BACK YARD WHEN LIVING ON LAKE PROPERTY) FROM ARTICLE I , SECTION 50-4 OF THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE AND FOR VARIANCE TO ALLOW PLACEMENT OF ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (ALREADY BUILT) IN THE FRONT YARD.
7181 Hillside Dr., R-1A
Lakeview Heights
08-19-476-023
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department at (248) 625-8111.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: October 7, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum – Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of September 16, 2008
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Sewer Rate pass-through
New Business
Discussion regarding new Township Hall location
Closed Session – Pending Litigation (Goodenough v Independence Township)
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

NOTICE OF
CLOSE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2008, FOR
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
To the qualified electors of Independence Township, County of Oakland, State of Michigan:
NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN THAT THE INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP CLERK’S OFFICE WILL BE OPEN MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2008, FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING APPLICATIONS FOR THE REGISTRATION OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS IN SAID TOWNSHIP NOT ALREADY REGISTERED.
THE NOVEMBER 4, 2008 GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN ALL VOTING PRECINCTS OF INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOMINATING CANDIDATES OF ALL PARTICIPATING PARTIES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES:
PRESIDENTIAL President and Vice President of the United States
CONGRESSIONAL United States Senator and Representative in Congress for 8th District
LEGISLATIVE Representative in State Legislature for 44th District
STATE BOARDS State Board of Education, University of Michigan Regents, Michigan State University Trustees, Wayne State University Governors
COUNTY County Executive, Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk/Register of Deeds, Treasurer, Drain Commissioner and County Commissioner.
JUDICIAL Justice of the Supreme Court
Judge of Court of Appeals ? 2nd District ? Incumbent Position
Judge of Court of Appeals ? 2nd District ? Incumbent Position Partial Term Ending 01/01/2013
Judge of Circuit Court ? 6th Circuit ? Incumbent Position
Judge of Circuit Court ? 6th Circuit ? Non-Incumbent Position
Judge of Circuit Court ? 6th Circuit ? Incumbent Position Partial Term Ending 01/01/2013
Judge of Probate Court ? Oakland County ? Non-Incumbent Position
Judge of District Court ? 52 2nd District ? Incumbent Position
TOWNSHIP Township Supervisor, Township Clerk, Township Treasurer, Township Board of Trustees
AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS:
PROPOSAL 08-1: A legislative initiative to permit the use and cultivation of marijuana for specified medical conditions.
PROPOSAL 08-2: A proposal to amend the State Constitution to address human embryo and human embryonic stem cell research in Michigan.
OAKLAND COUNTY PROPOSAL
A proposed modification to the Oakland County Merit System covering the employees of the County of Oakland and updates the system from its original 1966 version as explained by county resolution #08119
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP PROPOSAL
Millage Proposal for Open Space, Recreation and Protection of Waters and Wetlands.
Full text of the proposals may be obtained from:
Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
(248) 625-5111, Extension 203
Independence Township Clerk’s Office
Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
90 North Main Street
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 625-5111
Published: 9/24/08

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
The regular meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board, held on September 16, 2008, was called to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wenger, Rosso, Travis, Wagner, Kelly, Dunn
Absent:
There was a quorum.
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. The Agenda was approved as submitted.
3. Citizens were offered a chance to address the Board regarding subjects that were not on the Agenda. No one commented.
4. The Consent Agenda was approved:
a. Minutes of August 19, 2008 and September 2, 2008
b. Purchase Orders
c. Accounts Payable Check Run
5. The Second Reading and approval of a rezoning request from Rose 423, LLC, from O and R-1C (Office and Suburban Farm Residential) to OS-2 (Office Service Two), 7.66 acres of 28.32 acres, NE side of Dixie Highway, South of Deerhill Drive Part of 08-19-301-034 was approved.
6. The rezoning request from Rose 423, LLC, from R-1C (Suburban Farm Residential) to R-1A/PRO (Single Family Residential, Planned Rezoning Overlay), 20.66 acres of 28.32 acres, NE side of Dixie Highway, South of Deerhill Drive, Part of 08-19-301-034 was denied.
7. The following millage rates were approved:
a. Township General Fund .9974
b. Fire 2.8425
c. Library .6762
d. Police 2.0107
e. Safety Path .3602
8. The Board went into closed session at 9:35 p.m. to discuss the purchase of real estate.
9. The Board came into open session at 10:17 p.m. Mr. Travis was no longer in attendance.
10. A purchase agreement was approved for the purchase of property at 6483 Waldon Center Drive for a new Township Hall.
11. The Clerk and Supervisor were authorized to sign the purchase agreement on behalf of the Township Board.
12. A loan from the Water and Sewer Fund was approved for $2.7 million at prime interest for 30 years for the purpose of purchasing the property at 6483 Waldon Center Drive
13. $800,000 was approved for the purpose of remodeling and relocating of Township Hall with Mr. Belcher to act as Construction Manager.
14. Approved motion to adjourn regularly scheduled meeting at 9:13 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 9/24/08

CHARTER TOWNSHIP
OF INDEPENDENCE
At a regular meeting of the Independence Township Board held on September 16, 2008, the Township Board authorized a Second Reading and adoption of a rezoning request from Rose 423, LLC, from 0 and R-1 C (Office and Suburban Farm Residential) to OS-2 (Office Service Two), 7.66 Acres of 28.32 Acres, NE side of Dixie Highway, South of Deerhill Drive, Part of 0819-301-034.
The motion to approve this amendment was offered by Rosso, supported by Dunn; the vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Rosso, Travis, Wagner, Wenger, Dunn, VanderVeen. Nays: Kelly. The motion carried.
The ordinance amendment is effective immediately upon publication.
Published: September 24, 2008 Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: September 16, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of August 19, 2008 and September 2, 2008
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
1. Second Reading and approval of a rezoning request from Rose 423, LLC, from O and R-1C (Office and Suburban Farm Residential) to OS-2 (Office Service Two), 7.66 acres of 28.32 acres, NE side of Dixie Highway, South of Deerhill Drive, Part of 08-19-301-034
New Business
1. First Reading of a rezoning request from Rose 423, LLC, from R-1C (Suburban Farm Residential) to R-1A/PRO (Single Family Residential, Planned Rezoning Overlay), 20.66 acres of 28.32 acres, NE side of Dixie Highway, South of Deerhill Drive, Part of 08-19-301-034
2. Approval of Millage Rates
Executive Session ? Purchase of Real Estate
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to inidviduals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #08-0028 Bridgewater, Joe, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890. SCHEDULE OF REGULATIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR A FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 4?8? TO CONSTRUCT COVERED FRONT PORCH (ALREADY STARTED)
6279 Snow Apple Dr., Lot 49, R-1A
Stern & Seligman Sub
08-28-102-010
Case #08-0029 Gangler, Robert, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890. SCHEDULE OF REGULATIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR A SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 10? TO CONSTRUCT CARPORT ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD (ALREADY BUILT)
5166 Timber Ridge Trail, Lot 128, R-1A
Lake Oakland Woods No. 3
08-34-228-052
Case #08-0030 Pawlowski, David, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-837. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR A SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 9? PLUS SETBACK VARIANCE OF 9?11? BETWEEN STRUCTURES TO CONSTRUCT GAZEBO
5350 Tamarack Park Ln, Lot 51, R-1A
Spring Lake Estates No. 2
08-33-204-013
Case #08-0031 Bailey, Darrell, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-837. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR FRONT YARD PLACEMENT VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
5324 Iroquois Ct., 3.39 Acres, R-1R
08-11-176-005
Case #08-0032 Zulinski, JoAnn, Petitioner for Clarkston Hair Studio
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-838 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW LED ILLUMINATED CHANGEABLE COPY SIGN
Clarkston Hair Studio
8080 Ortonville Rd., OS-1
08-17-401-033
Case #08-0033 Kubicki, Karen, Petitioner for Hamlin Pub
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-861 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A ONE DAY, OUTDOOR EVENT, WITH TENT ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2008.
Hamlin Pub
6397 Sashabaw Rd., C-2
Independence Town Square
08-27-100-045
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Mr. Wagner called the September 2, 2008, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wenger, Rosso, Travis, Wagner, Kelly, Dunn
Absent: None
There was a quorum
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Approved the Agenda, removing #1, under New Business, ‘First Reading of a rezoning request from Rose 423, LLC, from R-1C (Suburban Farm Residential) to R-1A/PRO (Single Family Residential, Planned Rezoning Overlay), 20.66 acres of 28.32 acres, NE side of Dixie Highway, South of Deerhill Drive, Part of 08-19-302-034?
3. Public Forum
4. Approved Motion to approve the Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Purchase Orders
b. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
c. Liquor License Policy
d. Clarkston Area Youth Assistance Sponsorship
5. Approved motion to approve Canvassing Agreement with Oakland County
6. Approved motion to purchase 3 Cardiac Support Pumps from Zoll AutoPulse System at a price of $40,918 for Fire Department
7. Approved motion to approve Rate Adjustment to EMS Billing for Fire Department
8. Approved motion to purchase roof replacement for Fire Station #1 from Hunt Construction at a cost of $36,101
9. Approved motion to purchase 15 sets of firefighting protective clothing from Appollo at a price of $27,283
10. Approved motion to approve Fire Department’s request for matching funds of $17,858.58 for Federal Grant for Regional Video Conferencing Project
11. Project Update: USAR Base of Operations Project
12. Project Update: Parking Lot/Fire Station #2
13. Approved motion to approve payment of Silverman SAD bills but hold until Agreement is signed and the assignment of contractor goes to Independence Township
14. Approved motion to go into closed session at 8:30 p.m.
15. Approved motion to adjourn regularly scheduled meeting at 9:13 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 9/10/08

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: September 2, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of August 19, 2008
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Liquor License Policy
New Business
1. First Reading of a rezoning request from Rose 423, LLC, from R-1C (Suburban Farm Residential) to R-1A/PRO (Single Family Residential, Planned Rezoning Overlay), 20.66 acres of 28.32 acres, NE side of Dixie Highway, South of Deerhill Drive, Part of 08-19-301-034
2. Approval of Canvassing Agreement with Oakland County
3. ZOLL AutoPulse System
4. EMS Billing: Rate Adjustment
5. Roof Replacement Fire Station #1
6. Firefighter Turnout Gear Replacement
7. Assistance to Firefighter Grant / Matching Funds / Regional Video Conferencing Project
8. Project Update: USAR Base of Operations Project
9. Project Update: Parking Lot / Fire Station #2
Closed Session ? Purchase of Real Estate
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Townshi of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to inidviduals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111

CHARTER TOWNSHIP
OF INDEPENDENCE
At a regular meeting of the Independence Township Board held on August 19, 2008, the Township Board authorized a First Reading of a Rezoning Request from Rose 423, LLC, from O and R-1C (Office and Suburban Farm Residential) to OS-2 (Office Service Two), 7.66 Acres of 28.32 Acres, NE side of Dixie Highway, South of Deerhill Drive, Part of 08-19-301-034.
Published: August 27, 2008 Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk

ORDINANCE #08-01 AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 8 OF CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
That the Code of Ordinances, Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, Chapter 8 is hereby amended to add a new Article III Sections 8-38 through 8-41 which said Sections read as follows:
ARTICLE III.
CRIMES AGAINST ANIMALS
Sec. 8-38. Definitions. As used in this Article.
(a) ‘Adequate care? means the provision of sufficient food, water, shelter, sanitary conditions, exercise, and veterinary medical attention in order to maintain an animal in a state of good health.
(b) ‘Animal protection shelter? means a facility operated by a person, humane society, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, or any other nonprofit organization for the care of homeless animals.
(c) ‘Animal control shelter? means a facility operated by a county, city, village or township to impound and care for animals found in streets or otherwise at large contrary to any ordinance of the county, city, village, or township or state law.
(d) ‘Licensed veterinarian? means a person licensed to practice veterinary medicine in this State.
(e) ‘Person? means an individual, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, association, governmental entity, or other legal entity.
(f) ‘Neglect? means to fail to sufficiently and properly care for an animal to the extent that the animal’s health is jeopardized.
(g) ‘Sanitary conditions? means space free from health hazards including excessive animal waste, overcrowding of animals, or other conditions that endanger the animal’s health. This definition does not include a condition resulting from a customary and reasonable practice pursuant to farming or animal husbandry.
(h) ‘Shelter? means adequate protection from the elements and weather conditions suitable for the age, species, and physical condition of the animal so as to maintain the animal in a state of good health. Shelter, for livestock, includes structures or natural features such as trees or topography. Shelter for a dog shall include 1 or more of the following:
(i) The residence of the dog’s owner or other individual.
(ii) A doghouse that is an enclosed structure with a roof and of appropriate dimensions for the breed and size of the dog. The doghouse shall have dry bedding when the outdoor temperature is or is predicted to drop below freezing.
(iii) A structure, including, but not limited to, a garage, barn, or shed that is sufficiently insulated and ventilated to protect the dog from exposure to extreme temperatures or, if not sufficiently insulated and ventilated, contains a doghouse as provided under subparagraph (ii) that is accessible to the dog.
(i) ‘State of good health? means freedom from disease and illness, and in a condition of proper body weight and temperature for the age and species of the animal, unless the animal is undergoing appropriate treatment.
(j) ‘Tethering? means the restraint and confinement of a dog by use of a chain, rope, or similar device.
(k) ‘Water? means potable water that is suitable for the age and species of animal, made regularly available unless otherwise directed by a veterinarian licensed to practice veterinary medicine.
Sec. 8-39. Prohibited Treatment.
An owner, possessor, or person having the charge or custody of an animal shall not do any of the following:
(a) Fail to provide an animal with adequate care.
(b) Cruelly drive, work, or beat an animal, or cause an animal to be cruelly driven, worked, or beaten.
(c) Carry or cause to be carried in or upon a vehicle or otherwise any live animal having the feet or legs tied together, other than an animal being transported for medical care, or a horse whose feet are hobbled to protect the horse during transport or in any other cruel and inhumane manner.
(d) Carry or cause to be carried a live animal in or upon a vehicle or otherwise without providing a secure space, rack, car, crate, or cage, in which an animal may stand, and in which all other animals may stand, turn around, and lie down during transportation, or while awaiting slaughter. As used in this subdivision, for purpose of transportation of sled dogs, ‘stand? means sufficient vertical distance to allow the animal to stand without its shoulders touching the top of the crate or transportation vehicle.
(e) Abandon an animal or cause an animal to be abandoned, in any place, without making provisions for the animal’s adequate care, unless premises are temporarily vacated for the protection of human life during a disaster. An animal that is lost by an owner or custodian while traveling, walking, hiking or hunting shall not be regarded as abandoned under this section when the owner or custodian has made a reasonable effort to locate the animal.
(f) Willfully or negligently allow any animal, including one who is aged, diseased, maimed, hopelessly sick, disabled, or nonambulatory to suffer unnecessary neglect, torture, or pain.
(g) Tether a dog unless the tether is at least 3 times the length of the dog as measured from the tip of its nose to the base of its tail and is attached to a harness or nonchoke collar designed for tethering.
Sec. 8-40. Restrictions After Conviction.
In addition to the penalties set forth in Section 1-9, as a part of the sentence for a violation of section 8-39 the court may, as a condition of probation, order the defendant not to own or possess an animal for a period of time not to exceed the period of probation. If a person is convicted of a second or subsequent violation of section 8-39, a court order under this section may order the defendant not to own or possess an animal for any period of time which may include permanent relinquishment of animal ownership.
Sec. 8-41.
A person who owns or possesses an animal in violation of an order issued under section 8-40 is subject to revocation of probation if the order is issued as a condition of probation. A person who owns or possesses an animal in violation of an order issued under section 8-40 is also subject to the civil and criminal contempt power of the court, and if found guilty of criminal contempt, may be punished by imprisonment for not more than 93 days, or by a fine of not more than $500.00 or both.
This section does not prohibit the lawful killing or other use of an animal, as permitted by the laws of the State of Michigan.
State Law Reference, MCL 750.30.
PENALTY
Any person who shall violate this section shall be subject to the penalties set forth in section 1-9 of the Independence Code.
SEVERABILITY
The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph or part of this ordinance shall not affect the validity of the remaining parts of this ordinance.
NOTICE TO BE PUBLISHED
The Township Clerk for the Charter Township of Independence shall publish this ordinance in the manner required by MCL 42.22.
Effective Date: This Ordinance section will be in effect as an Ordinance of the Charter Township of Independence immediately upon its publication.
CERTIFICATION
The foregoing ordinance was adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, at a meeting of the Board duly called and held on the 19th day of August, 2008
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
Introduced: 6/3/08
Adopted: 8/19/08
Published: 6/11/08 and 6/27/08
Effective Date: 6/27/08

ORDINANCE #08-05 AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 30 OF CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
That the Code of Ordinances, Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan Chapter 30, Article V is hereby amended to replace Section 30.127 as previously reserved and add new Section 30.127 which said section reads as follows:
Sec. 30.127. Disturbing the Peace.
(1) No person who is intoxicated in a public place shall either endanger directly himself or herself or the safety of another person or of property, or act in a manner that causes a public disturbance. State Law Reference, MCL 750.167(1)(e).
(2) No person shall make or excite any disturbance or contention in any manufacturing establishment or any other business place or in any street, lane, alley, highway, public building, grounds or park, or any election or other public meeting where citizens are peaceably and lawfully assembled. State Law Reference MCL 750.170.
(3) No person shall disturb the public peace and quiet by shouting, whistling, loud, boisterous, or vulgar conduct, the playing of musical instruments, phonographs, radios, televisions, tapeplayers or any other means of amplification at any time or place so as to unreasonably annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort and repose of persons in the vicinity. Reference Plymouth Township v. Hancock, 236 Mich App 197, lv denied 463M908.
PENALTY
Any person who shall violate this section shall be subject to the penalties set forth in section 1-9 of the Independence Code.
SEVERABILITY
The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph or part of this ordinance shall not affect the validity of the remaining parts of this ordinance.
NOTICE TO BE PUBLISHED
The Township Clerk for the Charter Township of Independence shall publish this ordinance in the manner required by MCL 42.22.
Effective Date: This Ordinance section will be in effect as an Ordinance of the Charter Township of Independence immediately upon its publication.
CERTIFICATION
The foregoing ordinance was adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, at a meeting of the Board duly called and held on the 19th day of August, 2008.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
Introduced: 6/3/08
Adopted: 8/19/08
Published: 6/11/08 and 6/27/08
Effective Date: 6/27/08

ORDINANCE #08-04 AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 30 OF CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
That the Code of Ordinances, Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan Chapter 30, Article III is hereby amended by adding a Section, to be numbered 30.61.5 which said Section reads as follows:
Sec. 30.61.5. Domestic Assault and Battery.
Any person who shall assault and/or batter his or her spouse or former spouse, an individual with whom he or she has a dating relationship, an individual with whom he or she had had a child in common, or a resident or former resident of his or her household shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
As used in this section, ‘dating relationship? means frequent, intimate associations primarily characterized by the expectation of affectional involvement. This term does not include a casual relationship or an ordinary fraternization between 2 individuals in a business or social context. This section shall be enforced in accordance with MCL 764.15
State Law Reference, MCL 750.81a(2)
PENALTY
Any person who shall violate this section shall be subject to the penalties set forth in section 1-9 of the Independence Code.
SEVERABILITY
The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph or part of this ordinance shall not affect the validity of the remaining parts of this ordinance.
NOTICE TO BE PUBLISHED
The Township Clerk for the Charter Township of Independence shall publish this ordinance in the manner required by MCL 42.22.
Effective Date: This Ordinance section will be in effect as an Ordinance of the Charter Township of Independence immediately upon its publication.
CERTIFICATION
The foregoing ordinance was adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, at a meeting of the Board duly called and held on the 19th day of August, 2008.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
Introduced: 6/3/08
Adopted: 8/19/08
Published: 6/11/08 and 6/27/08
Effective Date: 6/27/08

ORDINANCE #08-03 AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 30 OF CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
That the Code of Ordinances, Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan Chapter 30, Article III is hereby amended by adding a Section, to be numbered 30.91.5 which said Section reads as follows:
Sec. 30.91.5. Retail Fraud
A person who does any of the following in a store or in its immediate vicinity is guilty of retail fraud, a misdemeanor if:
(a) While a store is open to the public, alters, transfers, removes and replaces, conceals, or otherwise misrepresents the price at which property is offered for sale, with the intent not to pay for the property or to pay less than the price at which the property is offered for sale, if the resulting difference in price is less than $200.00.
(b) While a store is open to the public, steals property of the store that is offered for sale at a price of less than $200.00.
(c) With intent to defraud, obtains or attempts to obtain money or property from the store as a refund or exchange for property that was not paid for and belongs to the store, if the amount of money, or the value of the property, obtained or attempted to be obtained is less than $200.00.
The values of the difference in price, property stolen, or money or property obtained or attempted to be obtained in separate incidents pursuant to a scheme or course of conduct within any 12-month period may be aggregated to determine the total value involved in the offense under this section. State Law Reference, MCL 750.356d
PENALTY
Any person who shall violate this section shall be subject to the penalties set forth in section 1-9 of the Independence Code.
SEVERABILITY
The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph or part of this ordinance shall not affect the validity of the remaining parts of this ordinance.
NOTICE TO BE PUBLISHED
The Township Clerk for the Charter Township of Independence shall publish this ordinance in the manner required by MCL 42.22
Effective Date: This Ordinance section will be in effect as an Ordinance of the Charter Township of Independence immediately upon its Publication.
CERTIFICATION
The foregoing ordinance was adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, at a meeting of the Board duly called and held on the 19th day of August, 2008.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
Introduced: 6/3/08
Adopted: 8/19/08
Published: 6/11/08 and 6/27/08
Effective Date: 6/27/08

ORDINANCE #08-02 AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 30 OF CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
That the Code of Ordinances, Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan Chapter 30, Article VI is hereby amended to replace Section 30.158 as previously reserved and add new Section 30.158 which said section reads as follows:
Sec. 30.158. Possession of drug paraphernalia.
(1) Definitions.
Whenever any words and phrases used in this Article are not defined, but are defined in Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, MCLA 333.1101, et seq., MSA 28.191, et seq., as amended, any such definition therein shall be deemed to apply to such words and phrases used herein. For purposes of this Article, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) ‘Act? shall mean the Michigan Public Health Code, Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1978 (MCL 333.1101 et seq., MSA 14.15 (1101) et seq).
(b) ‘Controlled Substance? shall mean any substance as that term is defined in the Act.
(c) ‘Drug Paraphernalia? shall mean all equipment, products, and materials of any kind, or a combination of equipment, products or materials, which are used, intended for use, or designed for use in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing, packaging, repacking, storing, containing, concealing, injecting, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing into the human body a controlled substance in violation of state or local law. The term ‘drug paraphernalia? includes but is not limited to:
(i) An isomerization device used, intended for use, or designed for use in increasing the potency of any species of plant which is a controlled substance.
(ii) Testing equipment used, intended for use, or designed for use in identifying or in analyzing the strength, effectiveness or purity of a controlled substance.
(iii) A diluent or adulterant, including, but not limited to quinine hydrochloride, mannitol, mannite, dextrose and lactose, used, intended for use, or designed for use with a controlled substance.
(iv) Kits used, intended for use, or designed for use in manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, or preparing controlled substances.
(v) A device commonly known as a cocaine kit used, intended for use, or designed for use in ingesting, inhaling or otherwise introducing controlled substances into the human body, and which consists of at least a razor blade and a mirror.
(vi) A device commonly known as a bullet, that is used, intended for use, or designed for use in carrying a small amount of controlled substance to the user’s nose.
(vii) A devise commonly known as a snorter, that is used, intended for use, or designed for use in carrying a small amount of controlled substance to the user’s nose.
(viii) Scales and balances used, intended for use, or designed for use in weighing or measuring controlled substances.
(ix) Separation gins and sifters used, intended for use, or designed for use in removing twigs and seeds from, or in otherwise cleaning or refining marijuana.
(x) Blenders, bowls, containers, spoons, mixing devices used, intended for use, or designed for use in compounding controlled substances.
(xi) Capsules, balloons, envelopes, and other containers used, intended for use, or designed for use in packaging controlled substances.
(xii) Containers and other objects used, intended for use, or designed for use in storing or concealing controlled substances.
(xiii) A device commonly known as an automotive safe, that is used, intended for use, or designed for use in carrying and concealing a controlled substance in an automobile, including, but not limited to, a can used for brake fluid, oil or carburetor cleaner which contains a compartment for carrying and concealing controlled substances.
(xiv) A spoon, with or without chain attached, that is used, intended for use, or designed for use in ingesting, inhaling or otherwise introducing controlled substances into the human body.
(xv) Hypodermic syringes, needles, and other objects used, intended for use, or designed for use in parenterally injecting controlled substance into the human body.
(xvi) Objects used, intended for use, or designed for use in ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing marijuana, cocaine, hashish, or other controlled substances into the human body, such as:
a. Metal, wooden, acrylic, glass, stone, plastic, or ceramic pipes with or without screens, permanent screens, hashish heads, or punctured metal bowls.
b. Water pipes.
c. Smoking and carburetion masks.
d. Roach clips (meaning objects used to hold burning materials, such as a marijuana cigarette that has become too small or too short to be held in the hand).
e. Miniature straws, cocaine spoons, and cocaine vials.
f. Chamber pipes.
g. Carburetor pipes.
h. Miniature lockets, rings, or vials designed, marketed, or used for the storing of controlled substances.
i. Bongs.
In determining whether or not an object is ‘drug paraphernalia,? a court or other authority should consider, in addition to all other logically relevant facts, the following:
1. Statements by an owner, or by anyone in control of the objects, concerning its use.
2. Prior convictions, if any, of an owner, or of anyone in control of the object, under any state or federal law relating to any controlled substances.
3. The proximity of the object, in time and space, to a direct violation of the state law.
4. The proximity of the object to the controlled substance.
5. The existence of any residue of controlled substances on the object.
6. Direct or circumstantial evidence of the intent of the owner, or of anyone in control of the object, to deliver it to persons whom he knows, or should reasonably know, intend to use the object to facilitate a violation of state or local law or of this section; the innocence of an owner, or of anyone in control of the object, as to a direct violation of state, local law or this division, shall not prevent a finding that the object is intended for use, or designed for use as drug paraphernalia.
7. Instructions, oral or written, provided with the object concerning its use.
8. Descriptive materials accompanying the object which explain or depict its use.
9. National and local advertising concerning its use.
10. The manner in which the object is displayed for sale.
11. Whether the owner, or anyone in control of the object, is a legitimate supplier of like or related items to the community, such as a licensed distributor or dealer of tobacco products.
12. Direct or circumstantial evidence of the ratio of sales of the object to the total sales of the business enterprise.
13. The existence and scope of legitimate uses for the object in the community.
14. Expert testimony concerning the use of the object.
(2) Possession, sale prohibited generally
a) Possession. Any person who uses, or possesses with intent to use, drug paraphernalia to manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain, conceal, inject, ingest, inhale, or otherwise introduce into the human body a controlled substance in violation of state or local law shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(b) Manufacture, delivery or sale. Any person who delivers, sells, possesses with intent to deliver or sell, or manufactures with intent to deliver or sell drug paraphernalia, knowing that it will be used to plant, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain, conceal, inject, ingest, inhale, or otherwise introduce into the human body a controlled substance in violation of state or local law shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(c) Advertisement. Any person who places in a newspaper, magazine, handbill, sign, poster, or other publication any advertisement, knowing that the purpose of the advertisement, in whole or in part, is to promote the sale of objects designed or intended or use as drug paraphernalia shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(3) Exemptions
This Article shall not apply to manufacturers, wholesalers, jobbers, licensed medical technicians, technologists, nurses, hospitals, research teaching institutions, clinical laboratories, medical doctors, osteopathic physicians, dentists, chiropodists, veterinarians, pharmacists, and embalmers in the normal legal course of their respective businesses or professions, nor to persons suffering from diabetes, asthma, or any other medical condition requiring self-injection.
(4) Civil forfeiture
Any drug paraphernalia used, sold, possessed with intent to use or sell, or manufactured with intent to sell in violation of this Section shall be seized and forfeited to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department.
State Law Reference, MCL 333.7451 et seq,
PENALTY
Any person who shall violate this section shall be subject to the penalties set forth in section 1-9 of the Independence Code.
SEVERABILITY
The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph or part of this ordinance shall not affect the validity of the remaining parts of this ordinance.
NOTICE TO BE PUBLISHED
The Township Clerk for the Charter Township of Independence shall publish this ordinance in the manner required by MCL 42.22.
CERTIFICATION
The foregoing ordinance was adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, at a meeting of the Board duly called and held on the 19th day of August, 2008.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
Introduced: 6/3/08
Adopted: 8/19/08
Published: 6/11/08 and 6/27/08
Effective Date: 6/27/08

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the August 19, 2008, meeting to order at 7:37 p.m., at Independence Township Fire Station #1.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wenger, Rosso, Travis, Wagner, Kelly, Dunn
Absent:
There was a quorum.
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Approved the Agenda, as amended
3. Public Forum
4. Approved Motion to approve the Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of August 6, 2008
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
5. Approved Second Reading and Adoption of Amendments to Code of Ordinances, as follows:
a. Chapter 8 ? Crimes Against Animals
b. Chapter 30 ? Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
c. Chapter 30 ? Disturbing the Peace
d. Chapter 30 ? Domestic Assault and Battery
e. Chapter 30 ? Retail Fraud
6. Approved motion to purchase vehicle for Building Department
7. Approved motion to approve Community Needs Assessment contract for a price not to exceed $21,440.00
8. Approved motion for First Reading of a rezoning request for Rose 423, LLC, from O and R-1C (Office and Suburban Farm Residential) to OS-2 (Office Service Two), 7.66 acres of 28.32 acres, NE side of Dixie Highway, South of Deerhill Drive, Part of 08-19-301-034
9. Approved motion to table First Reading of a rezoning request from Rose 423, LLC, from R-1C (Suburban Farm Residential) to R-1A/PRO (Single Family Residential, Planned Rezoning Overlay) 20.66 acres of 28.32 acres, NE side of Dixie Highway, South of Deerhill Drive, Part of 08-19-301-034
10. Approved motion to approve Parks and Recreation Grant Resolution
11. Approved motion to go into closed session at 9:10 p.m.
12. Approved motion to go into open session at 9:15 p.m.
13. Approved motion to adjourn regularly scheduled meeting at 9:15 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 8/27/08

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: August 19, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: *Independence Township Fire Station #1,
Training Room
6500 Citation Drive, Clarkston, MI
*NOTE DIFFERENT LOCATION
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of August 6, 2008
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
1. Second Reading and Adoption of Amendments to Code of Ordinances, as follows:
a. Chapter 8 ? Crimes Against Animals
b. Chapter 30 ? Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
c. Chapter 30 ? Disturbing the Peace
d Chapter 30 ? Domestic Assault and Battery
e. Chapter 30 ? Retail Fraud
New Business
1. Purchase of vehicle for Building Department
2. Community Needs Assessment
3 First Reading of a rezoning request from Rose 423, LLC, from O and R-1C (Office and Suburban Farm Residential) to OS-2 (Office Service Two), 7.66 acres of 28.32 acres, NE side of Dixie Highway, South of Deerhill Drive, Part of 08-19-301-034
4. First Reading of a rezoning request from Rose 423, LLC, from R-1C (Suburban Farm Residential) to R-1A/PRO (Single Family Residential, Planned Rezoning Overlay), 20.66 acres of 28.32 acres, NE side of Dixie Highway, South of Deerhill Drive, Part of 08-19-301-034
Closed Session ? Pending Litigation (Goodenough v Independence Township)
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, September 3, 2008, at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #08-0026 Lehrmann, Kyle, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-837. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES. SIZE VARIANCE OF 396 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT AN ADDITION TO ATTACHED GARAGE (REPLACING EXISTING DETACHED) PLUS SIZE VARIANCE OF 264 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
5357 Mary Sue Ave., S 100 ft of Lot 96, R-1A
Sunshine Acres
08-35-102-022
Case #08-0027 Lenk, Stan, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION
50-838, SIGNS. PLACEMENT OF SUBDIVISION ENTRANCE SIGN IN PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY
North Side of Foster Road at Windstone Lane
Windstone Park Site Condominium, R-1B
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the August 6, 2008, meeting to order at 7:40 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wenger, Rosso, Travis, Wagner, Kelly
Absent: Dunn
There was a quorum
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Approved the Agenda, as amended, removing Item Nos. 7 and 8, First Reading of a rezoning request from Rose 423, LLC
3. Public Forum
4. Approved Motion to approve the Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of July 1, 2008 and July 15, 2008
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
5. Approved motion to accept Agreement with Oakland County regarding Corridor Improvement Authority
6. Approved motion approve Agreement establishing Special Assessment District for Sashabaw Road and related improvements
7. Approved motion to approve Resolution regarding Petition for Contested Hearing ? MDEQ NPDES Phase II MS4 Permit
8. Approved motion to approve Liquor License transfer for the Fountains, 6060 Maybee Road.
9. Approved motion to approve new Liquor License for the Wolves Den, 5678 Sashabaw Road contingent upon Certificate of Occupancy.
10. Approved motion to approve Resolution for Charitable Gaming License for NoResolve.org
11. Approved motion to adjourn regularly scheduled meeting at 8:20 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 8/13/08

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: Wednesday*, August 6, 2008,
at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
*NOTE DIFFERENT DAY
DUE TO ELECTION ON AUGUST 5TH
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of July 1, 2008 and July 15, 2008
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Establishing a CIA Fund
e. Revisions to Millage Proposal for Open Space and Recreation language
f. Extension of Agreement regarding property purchase
New Business
1 Agreement with Oakland County regarding Corridor Improvement Authority
2. Agreement establishing Special Assessment District for Sashabaw Road and related improvements
3. Resolution regarding Petition for Contested Hearing – MDEQ NPDES Phase II MS4 Permit
4. Approval of Liquor License transfer for the Fountains, 6060 Maybee Road
5. Approval of new Liquor License for the Wolves Den, 5678 Sashabaw Road
6. Resolution for Charitable Gaming License for NoResolve.org
7 First Reading of a rezoning request from Rose 423, LLC, from O and R-1C (Office and Suburban Farm Residential) to OS-2 (Office Service Two), 7.66 acres of 28.32 acres, NE side of Dixie Highway, South of Deerhill Drive, Part of 08-19-301-034
8. First Reading of a rezoning request from Rose 423, LLC, from R-1C (Suburban Farm Residential) to R-1A/PRO (Single Family Residential, Planned Rezoning Overlay), 20.66 acres of 28.32 acres, NE side of Dixie Highway, South of Deerhill Drive, Part of 08-19-301-034
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the July 15, 2008, meeting to order at 7:37 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wenger, Rosso, Travis, Wagner, Kelly, Dunn
Absent:
There was a quorum.
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Approved the Agenda, as amended, moving Item No. 5, Bid Award for Demolition of Unsafe Structure, to No. 1 and removing Item No. 3, Discussion regarding Elected Officials? Health Care coverage
3. Approved Motion to approve the Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Purchase Orders
b. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
4. Public Forum
5. Approved motion to approve demolition of home at 5312 Westview with Accurate Sitework Inc., to perform the demo work at a cost of $15,800.
6. Approved motion to grant the waiver requested by applicant and to adopt the Resolution approving Palace Sports & Entertainment, Inc., to transfer stock in 2008 Class C licensed business with entertainment permit located at 7774 Sashabaw Road through the transfer of 7,000 shares from William Davidson to new stockholder, D. Management Group, L.LC.
7. Approved motion to award the project to paint the interior of the library to Auburn Painting Co., for the bid of $14,250.
8. Approved motion to approve reclassification of Jennifer Yingling from Appraiser Aide to Appraiser One, effective July 16, 2008.
9. Approved motion to hire Print Comm to design and print the 2008 Fall, 2009 Winter/Spring and 2009 Summer Recreation Guides.
10. Approved motion to adjourn regularly scheduled meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Published: 7/23/08 Township Clerk

NOTICE OF ELECTION ? PRIMARY ELECTION
AUGUST 5, 2008
IN
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
To the Qualified Electors:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Primary Election will be held in
Charter Township of Independence
County of Oakland, State of Michigan
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2008
THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM
7:00 A.M. UNTIL 8:00 P.M.
ALL POLLING PLACES ARE HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
BRAILLE AND AUDIO VERSIONS OF VOTING INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE
AT THE POLLING PLACES LISTED BELOW:
PRECINCT NUMBERS POLLING LOCATION
Precincts 1 and 3 Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church
6805 Bluegrass Drive
Precincts 2 and 6 North Sashabaw Elementary
5290 Maybee Road
Precinct 4 Free Methodist Church
5482 Winell @ Maybee Road
Precincts 5 and 14 Pine Knob Elementary
6020 Sashabaw Road
Precinct 7 Independence Elementary
6850 Hubbard Road
Precincts 8 and 9 Clarkston Elementary
6595 Waldon Road
Precinct 10 Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road
Precinct 11 First Congregational Church
5449 Clarkston Road
Precincts 12 and 15 Bailey Lake Elementary
8051 Pine Knob Road
Precinct 13 Maranatha Baptist Church
5790 Flemings Lake Road
FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOMINATING CANDIDATES OF ALL PARTICIPATING POLITICAL PARTIES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES:
CONGRESSIONAL: UNITED STATES SENATOR
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS ? 8th DISTRICT
LEGISLATIVE: REPRESENTATIVE IN STATE LEGISLATURE ? 44th DISTRICT
COUNTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, SHERIFF, CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS, TREASURER, DRAIN COMMISSIONER AND COUNTY COMMISSIONER
JUDICIAL JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT ? 6TH CIRCUIT ? NON-INCUMBENT POSITION
JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT ? OAKLAND COUNTY ? NON-INCUMBENT POSITION
JUDGE OF DISTRICT COURT ? 52-2ND DISTRICT ? INCUMBENT POSITION
LOCAL TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR, TOWNSHIP CLERK, TOWNSHIP TREASURER, TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES
AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING DELEGATES TO THE COUNTY CONVENTION OF THE REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC PARTIES
AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS:
OAKLAND COUNTY ZOOLOGICAL AUTHORITY
FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES MILLAGE RENEWAL
SAFETY PATH MILLAGE RENEWAL
Full text of the ballot proposals AND Absentee Ballots may be requested from:
Independence Township Clerk’s Office
90 North Main Street
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 625-5111 x 233
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
COUNTY TREASURER’S STATEMENT AS REQUIRED
BY ACT NO. 62 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1933
AS AMENDED
I, Patrick M. Dohany, County Treasurer of the County of Oakland, State of Michigan, do hereby certify that according to the records in my office, as of July 2, 2008, the total of all voted increases in the tax rate limitation above the 18 mills established by Section 6 of Article IX of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 affecting taxable property in the Township of Independence, in said County, is as follows:
VOTED YEARS INCREASE
LOCAL UNIT INCREASE EFFECTIVE
Township of Independence .6910 2006 – 2009
2.547 2006 – 2009
Clarkston Community 19.2491 2006 – 2015
Schools
Lake Orion Community 18.00 2005 – 2014
Schools (Non-Homestead)
2.25 2006 ? 2014
Waterford School District 18.00 2004 – 2013 Incl.
County School District Of
Oakland County 3.6483 Unlimited
Intermediate School District 3.00 Unlimited
County of Oakland .25 2002 to 2011 Incl.
Oakland Community College 1.00 Unlimited
.80 2002 to 2011 Incl.
Dated: July 2, 2008
Patrick M. Dohany, Treasurer
Oakland County
Published: 7/23/08

PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Accuracy Test
The Charter Township of Independence announces a Public Accuracy testing of the computer program for the Election on August 5, 2008.
The testing will be held on July 23, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at the Independence Township Supervisor’s Office, Conference Room, 90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, MI.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence
Published: July 16, 2008

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:

Case #08-0023 Sova, Jeanie A., Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUEST VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890. SCHEDULE OF REGULATIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY (LACKS MINIMUM LOT WIDTH AT THE FRONT SETBACK)
7785 Allen Rd., 10 Acres, R-1R
08-18-426-003
Case #08-0024 Jeakle, George Neil, Petitioner for Emro Marketing Company
APPLICANT REQUEST INTERPRETATION OF ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-838. SIGNS. (c) GENERAL CONDITIONS (5)b., OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: THE GENERALIZATION OF LED’S CAUSING EXCLUSION OF FUEL PRICE SIGNS
6594 Dixie Highway, MS
Speedway SuperAmerica LLC
08-32-226-004
Case #08-0025 Roth, Robert R., Petitioner for Lehman Investment Co.
APPLICANT REQUEST VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 25, SECTION 50-890. SCHEDULE OF REGULATIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR A 50? FRONT YARD (FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY) SETBACK VARIANCE PLUS 11?7? ENCROACHMENT INTO RIGHT OF WAY TO ALLOW OUTDOOR SEATING, NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
7151 Main St. N., 2.13 Acres, C-2
Brioni Caf? & Deli
08-20-179-016
CASE TO BE UNTABLED:
Case #08-0017 McClure, Thomas David, Petitioner for Mt. Zion Church
Tabled June 4, 2008
APPLICANT REQUEST VARIANCE FOR SECOND GROUND SIGN
PLUS SIZE CONSIDERATION
ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-838. SIGNS.
4900 Maybee Rd., 51.91 Acres, R-1A
Mt. Zion Temple
08-36-126-006
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: July 15, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of July 1, 2008
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
New Business
1. Waiver of Application, Investigation and Fees for liquor license transfer for Palace Sports and Entertainment
2. Approval of bid for Library painting
3. Discussion regarding Elected Officials? Health Care coverage
4. Request reclassification for Jennifer Yingling ? Assessing
5. Bid Award for Demolition of Unsafe Structure
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

Resolution to Proceed With Improvements to Walters Lake
At a special meeting of the Walters Lake Improvement Board held in the Independence Township Fire Station on the 10th day of June 2008, at 6:30 p.m., local time.
PRESENT: Dobson, Kozma, Lutz, Middleton, Wenger
ABSENT: None
The following resolution was offered by member Lutz and seconded by member Wenger.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on the improvement program for Walters Lake; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Walters Lake Improvement Board to proceed with implementation of a five-year lake improvement program (2009 to 2013) including aquatic plant control, watershed management, fish stocking, an annual newsletter, and administration and contingencies with an annual cost of $36,500.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The Lake Board hereby determines that the proposed improvements are practical, and it confirms its intent to proceed with the improvements.
2. The Lake Board hereby approves the lake improvement plan and the estimate of costs for the improvements as described herein.
3. This resolution shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Oakland County. The project shall not, thereafter, be subject to attack except in an action brought in a court of competent jurisdiction within 30 days after publication.
ADOPTED: AYES: All
NAYS: None
RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED.
STATE OF MICHIGAN ) ) ss
COUNTY OF OAKLAND )
I, Joe Kozma, secretary of said Walters Lake Improvement Board, do hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the lake board at a meeting held on the 10th day of June, 2008. Public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to and in compliance with Act?267, Public Acts of Michigan?1976, as amended.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, this 10th day of June, 2008.
Joe Kozma, Secretary
Walters Lake Improvement Board

LEGAL NOTICE
Lake Improvement Board For
Walters Lake
Independence Township
County of Oakland, Michigan
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION AND CONFIRMATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL
Notice is Hereby Given that at a meeting held June 10, 2008, the Lake Improvement Board for Walters Lake resolved to proceed with a five-year improvement program for Walters Lake (2009 ? 2013) and confirmed a Special Assessment Roll for the project. Said assessments are final and conclusive unless attacked in a court of competent jurisdiction within 30 days of this notice.
This notice is being published pursuant to the provisions of Part 309 (Inland Lake Improvements) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, Public Act 451 of 1994, as amended.
Lake Improvement Board
For Walters Lake

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the July 1, 2008, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wenger, Rosso, Travis, Wagner, Kelly, Dunn
Absent: None
There was a quorum
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Approved the Agenda, as amended, with removal of Item 1 under Unfinished Business, Michigan Region II Search and Rescue Task Force Building
3. Approved motion to approve the Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of June 17, 2008
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. West Nile Funding Resolution
4. Public Forum
5. Approved motion to refer findings of Plante Moran’s audit of technology Review to IT Committee for review and recommendations.
6. Approved motion to accept Plante Moran’s Audit Report for December 31, 2007.
7. Approved motion to tentatively enter into private SAD Agreement for Sashabaw Road and related improvements
8. Approved motion to enter into a contractual agreement with Carlisle Wortman for study of Dixie Highway
9. Approved motion to hire DPW laborer
10. Approved motion to hire Administrative Assistant for DPW Director
11. Approved motion to award Clarkston Meadows Water Main Extension to Sinatech Co., in the amount of $79,694.40.
12. Approved motion to authorize budget adjustment to DPW
13. Approved motion to adjourn regularly scheduled meeting at 10:00 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: July 9, 2008

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SYNOPSIS, REGULAR MEETING, MONDAY, JULY 7, 2008
Called meeting to order at 6:50 p.m.
All members present.
Held Executive Session to discussion purchase of property.
Reconvened regular meeting at 7:05 p.m.
In matter of purchase of property, authorized proceeding with purchase of property from Grand Trunk Western Railroad; further, authorized Township legal counsel to engage services of appraiser at cost not to exceed $5,000.
Approved payment of bills in amount of $541,090.30 and payroll in amount of $193,898.78, for total disbursement of funds of $734,989.08, as presented.
Authorized list of upcoming expenditures, July 8-21, 2008, as presented in Clerk’s memo of July 3, 2008.
Approved Agenda, as amended.
Approved Consent Agenda, as amended.
Approved June 16, 2008 regular meeting minutes, as submitted.
Approved June 16, 2008 public hearing minutes: SRF Project Plan (S2 Grant), as submitted.
Approved June 18, 2008 special joint public hearing minutes: PC-2006-11 (2008), Palace Chrysler PUD Amendment, as submitted.
Authorized Supervisor and Clerk, on behalf of Township, to sign Intergovernmental Agreement between Charter Township of Orion and Village of Lake Orion for swim lessons for residents of Orion Township in 2008, as presented; further, authorized issuance of check to Village of Lake Orion in amount of $2,000 for same.
Approved request from Bill Grannis for Outdoor Assembly License, according to provisions of Ordinance No. 29, to hold fundraiser on behalf of Lake Orion Lions Club on Saturday, July 19, 2008, 1:30 p.m. ? 12:00 midnight, at Opa! Food & Spirits, 600 S. Lapeer Road, contingent upon compliance with Fire Department requirements; further, refunded $100 application fee because of non-profit status of Lions Club.
Approved request from UAW 5960 for Outdoor Assembly License, according to provisions of Ordinance No. 29, to conduct their Annual Membership Picnic on Sunday, July 27, 2008, 1:00 p.m. ? 4:00 p.m., at 180 E. Silverbell Road, in rear parking lot, contingent upon compliance with Fire Department requirements; further, refunded $100 application fee because of non-profit status of group.
Directed Clerk to correspond with Liquor Control Commission, indicating that location at Carrie Lee’s, 3047 S. Baldwin Road, has passed all inspections, all local applications fees have been paid, and Orion Township has no objection to application by Lai Wah, Inc. for SDM license.
Received and filed Paint Creek Trailway Commission 2009 Budget, as adopted by Commission on June 17, 2008.
Awarded contract for Pump/Lift Station Generator Bid to Gen Power Products, Inc. lowest qualified bidder, in amount of $149,900, for purchase of nine (9) generators to be installed in 2008 Lift Station Generator Installation Project, as recommended by OHM, Township engineers, and DPW Director Bill Ireland.
Approved PCS-2008-02, Culver’s Signs, part of Dutton Corporate Centre Planned Unit Development (PUD), as recommended by Planning Commission on June 18, 2008 and with variances granted by Zoning Board of Appeals on June 23, 2008.
Authorized funding in amount not to exceed $1,000 for Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. to complete permit application for MDEQ-required Phase II Stormwater Permit re-issuance, with funding to come from Account No. 101-248-801.000 – Environmental Consultants.
Adopted resolution, thereby approving request of Carl Johnson to allow temporary closure of portion of River Valley Drive (921-1004), Paint Creek Ridge Subdivision, on Saturday, August 23, 2008, 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., to hold subdivision block party, contingent upon no objections from Fire Chief.
Adopted Amendment to the Charter Township of Orion Flexible Benefits Plan, as presented; further, declared First Reading held of Ordinance to Amend Ord. 127, Flexible Benefits Plan, and directed Clerk to publish for Second Reading and possible adoption at July 21, 2008 meeting.
Concurred with request of Charles Allen, shopping center owner, and declared First Reading held of Amendment to Ordinance No. 42, Parking ? Allen Shopping Center (formerly known as Orion Village Shopping Center), and directed Clerk to publish for Second Reading and possible adoption at July 21, 2008 meeting.
Directed Supervisor to prepare written report to Board of Trustees regarding DWSD Water Main Route ? Phase II, to be presented at July 21, 2008 meeting, as well as resolution regarding same for Board consideration.
Approved revised request for Outdoor Assembly License from Dan Boorstein of Premier Self-Storage, 101 & 116 Premier Drive, for ‘Green Meet? event on August 28, 2008, 11:00 a.m. ? 6:30 p.m., featuring electronics recycling and paper shredding for businesses and their employees at their site, and acknowledged that event is open to general public also, per Mr. Boorstein’s letter of June 6, 2008, with approval contingent upon compliance with Fire Marshal’s comments (added).
Adopted Resolution to Request a Renaissance Recovery Zone for MPD Welding, Inc., as presented (to include wording that acknowledges that resolution was adopted by Board of Trustees), thereby allowing them to participate in a Collaborative Agreement with other tool & die businesses in State of Michigan to receive temporary property tax exemption for period of 15 years.
Approved request from Bill Grannis for Special One-Day Outdoor Service Permit, under Ordinance No. 76, Alcoholic Beverages Regulation, for Lake Orion Lions Club Fundraiser on Saturday, July 19, 2008, 1:30 p.m. ? 12:00 midnight, at Opa! Food & Spirits, 600 S. Lapeer Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362, to be held in conjunction with Outdoor Assembly License for same; further, refunded $300 application fee because of non-profit status of Lions Club.
Rejected all bids received for Civic Center Park Amphitheatre, as recommended by OHM, Township engineering consultants, and appointed Board sub-committee of Supervisor Dywasuk, Trustee Garlicki, and Trustee Porter to consider options for proceeding with construction of amphitheatre and skate park.
Received and filed Notice of Intent from Working America, community affiliate of AFL-CIO, of their intent to conduct door-to-door membership drive in Orion Township during month of July.
Received and filed Supervisor’s Report, as presented.
Received and filed Investment Report, dated July 7, 2008, as presented.
Received and filed Township Vehicle Use Policy Report, as presented.
Received and filed Polly Ann Trail Extension ? July 2008 Update, dated July 1, 2008, as submitted by OHM.
Adjourned meeting at 9:00 p.m.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Gerald A. Dywasuk, Supervisor
Charter Township of Orion
Publish 07.09.08

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2008-013
TO CONSIDER THE REVISIONS TO
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
MASTER PLAN
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT a copy of the proposed ordinance amendment may be examined at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

PUBLIC NOTICE
Consumer Confidence Report with 2007 Water Quality Results was mailed June 16, 2008 to all water customers. If you do not receive your copy, you can pick one up at the Department of Public Works, 6050 Flemings Lake Road. Normal business hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. The report can also be viewed on the township website www.twp.independence.mi.us.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: July 1, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston 1Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of June 17, 2008
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. West Nile Funding Resolution
Unfinished Business
1. Michigan Region II Search and Rescue Task Force building
New Business
1. Audit Report
2. Dixie Highway Update
3. Proposed SAD Agreement for Sashabaw Road and related improvements
4. Permission to Hire ? DPW Laborer
5. Permission to Hire ? DPW Administrative Assistant
6. Clarkston Meadows Water Main Extension Bid Award
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2008, FOR
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
To the qualified electors of Independence Township, County of Oakland, State of Michigan:
NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN THAT THE INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP CLERK’S OFFICE WILL BE OPEN MONDAY, JULY 7, 2008, FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING APPLICATIONS FOR THE REGISTRATION OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS IN SAID TOWNSHIP NOT ALREADY REGISTERED.
THE AUGUST 5, 2008 PRIMARY ELECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN ALL VOTING PRECINCTS OF INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOMINATING CANDIDATES OF ALL PARTICIPATING PARTIES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES:
CONGRESSIONAL United States Senator and Representative in Congress
LEGISLATIVE Representative in State Legislature
COUNTY County Executive, Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk/Register of Deeds, Treasurer, Drain Commissioner and County Commissioner.
JUDICIAL Judge of Circuit Court ? 6th Circuit ? Non-Incumbent Position
Judge of Probate Court ? Oakland County ? Non-Incumbent Position
Judge of District Court ? 52 2nd District ? Incumbent Position
NOMINATION OF PARTISAN CANDIDATES FOR ANY ADDITIONAL OFFICES: Township Supervisor, Township Clerk, Township Treasurer and Township Trustees
AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING DELEGATES TO COUNTY CONVENTION OF THE REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC PARTIES.
AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS:
OAKLAND COUNTY ZOOLOGICAL AUTHORITY
The Oakland County Zoological Authority was established pursuant to Public Act 49 of 2008, and formed to allow for continuing zoological services for the students, residents and visitors of Oakland County. The law allows the Authority to seek authorization from the electors to levy a tax of not more than 0.1 mill (10 cents per $1,000 of taxable value) on real and personal property to provide revenue for this purpose. Accordingly, to continue providing zoological services to benefit the residents of the County, shall a 0.1 mill on all of the taxable property located within the County be imposed for a period of ten (10) years, being years 2008 through 2017. It is estimated that if approved and levied, this new millage will generate approximately $6,474,597.63 in 2008.
Shall this proposal be adopted?
FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
MILLAGE RENEWAL
Shall the Charter Township of Independence be authorized to continue the previously authorized levies of up to 3.1688 mills for a period of four (4) years, starting with the December 2008 levy, to provide fire protection and emergency services, including advanced life support, in the Township? This proposed millage is a renewal of previously authorized millage to be disbursed to the Township for these purposes. Approval of this proposal would renew a tax limitation increase of $3.17 per $1,000 of taxable value on all taxable property in the Township. It is estimated that this proposal would result in the authorization to collect $5,411,000.00 in the first year if approved and levied.
SAFETY PATH MILLAGE RENEWAL
Shall the Charter Township of Independence be authorized to continue the previously authorized levies of up to .4494 of one mill for a period of ten (10) years, starting with the December 2009 levy, to continue the safety path program, including construction and maintenance of safety paths and the acquisition of rights-of-way for such purpose? This proposed millage is a renewal of previously authorized millage to be disbursed to the Township for these purposes. Approval of this proposal would renew a tax limitation increase of $0.45 per $1,000 of taxable value on all taxable property in the Township. It is estimated that this proposal would result in the authorization to collect $767,400.00 in the first year if approved and levied.
Independence Township Clerk’s Office
Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
90 North Main Street
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 625-5111
Published: 6/25/08

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the June 17, 2008, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wenger, Rosso, Travis, Wagner, Kelly
Absent: Dunn
There was a quorum.
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Approved the Agenda, as amended
3. Approved Motion to approve the Consent Agenda, holding the Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
a. Approval of Minutes of June 3, 2008
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
4. Public Forum
5. Approved motion to authorize the sale of the Fire Department’s 2001 Medic Unit to the Village of Holly Fire Department for the price of $23,995
6. Approved motion to approve the ‘Festival of Fun? Fireworks display at Clintonwood Park on July 4, 2008
7. Approved motion to approve the fireworks display for the Lake Oakland Fireworks on July 4, 2008
8. Approved motion to approve the hiring of Patricia Stalker for the Clerk’s office in the AFSCME union position of Clerk Tech with a starting salary of $16.58 per hour, with all benefits as described in the union contract, and a starting date of June 18, 2008
9. Approved motion to approve Accounts Payable Check Run
10. Approved motion to adjourn regularly scheduled meeting at 8:14 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 7/25/08

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2008-013
TO CONSIDER THE REVISIONS TO
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
MASTER PLAN
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT a copy of the proposed ordinance amendment may be examined at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #08-0022 Flagstar Bank, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-838. SIGNS. OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW LED ILLUMINATED CHANGEABLE COPY SIGN ON NON CONFORMING PARCEL
Flagstar Bank
5720 Sashabaw Rd., Unit 3, C-2
Regency Independence Center
08-27-400-034
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: June 17, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of June 3, 2008
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
New Business
1. Approval of fireworks at Clintonwood Park
2. Approval of fireworks at Lake Oakland
3. Permission to hire – Accounts Payable
4. Dixie Highway Update
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on June 3, 2008, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a First Reading of an Amendment to Chapter 8 of Code of Ordinances regarding Crimes Against Animals. The following is the proposed Ordinance Amendment:
ORDINANCE #08-01
AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 8 OF
CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
That the Code of Ordinances, Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, Chapter 8 is hereby amended to add a new Article III Sections 8-38 through 8-41 which said Sections read as follows:
ARTICLE III. CRIMES AGAINST ANIMALS
Sec. 8-38. Definitions. As used in this Article.
(a) ‘Adequate care? means the provision of sufficient food, water, shelter, sanitary conditions, exercise, and veterinary medical attention in order to maintain an animal in a state of good health.
(b) ‘Animal protection shelter? means a facility operated by a person, humane society, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, or any other nonprofit organization for the care of homeless animals.
(c) ‘Animal control shelter? means a facility operated by a county, city, village or township to impound and care for animals found in streets or otherwise at large contrary to any ordinance of the county, city, village, or township or state law.
(d) ‘Licensed veterinarian? means a person licensed to practice veterinary medicine in this State.
(e) ‘Person? means an individual, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, association, governmental entity, or other legal entity.
(f) ‘Neglect? means to fail to sufficiently and properly care for an animal to the extent that the animal’s health is jeopardized.
(g) ‘Sanitary conditions? means space free from health hazards including excessive animal waste, overcrowding of animals, or other conditions that endanger the animal’s health. This definition does not include a condition resulting from a customary and reasonable practice pursuant to farming or animal husbandry.
(h) ‘Shelter? means adequate protection from the elements and weather conditions suitable for the age, species, and physical condition of the animal so as to maintain the animal in a state of good health. Shelter, for livestock, includes structures or natural features such as trees or topography. Shelter for a dog shall include 1 or more of the following:
(i) The residence of the dog’s owner or other individual.
(ii) A doghouse that is an enclosed structure with a roof and of appropriate dimensions for the breed and size of the dog. The doghouse shall have dry bedding when the outdoor temperature is or is predicted to drop below freezing.
(iii) A structure, including, but not limited to, a garage, barn, or shed that is sufficiently insulated and ventilated to protect the dog from exposure to extreme temperatures or, if not sufficiently insulated and ventilated, contains a doghouse as provided under subparagraph (ii) that is accessible to the dog.
(i) ‘State of good health? means freedom from disease and illness, and in a condition of proper body weight and temperature for the age and species of the animal, unless the animal is undergoing appropriate treatment.
(j) ‘Tethering? means the restraint and confinement of a dog by use of a chain, rope, or similar device.
(k) ‘Water? means potable water that is suitable for the age and species of animal, made regularly available unless otherwise directed by a veterinarian licensed to practice veterinary medicine.
Sec. 8-39. Prohibited Treatment.
An owner, possessor, or person having the charge or custody of an animal shall not do any of the following:
(a) Fail to provide an animal with adequate care.
(b) Cruelly drive, work, or beat an animal, or cause an animal to be cruelly driven, worked, or beaten.
(c) Carry or cause to be carried in or upon a vehicle or otherwise any live animal having the feet or legs tied together, other than an animal being transported for medical care, or a horse whose feet are hobbled to protect the horse during transport or in any other cruel and inhumane manner.
(d) Carry or cause to be carried a live animal in or upon a vehicle or otherwise without providing a secure space, rack, car, crate, or cage, in which an animal may stand, and in which all other animals may stand, turn around, and lie down during transportation, or while awaiting slaughter. As used in this subdivision, for purpose of transportation of sled dogs, ‘stand? means sufficient vertical distance to allow the animal to stand without its shoulders touching the top of the crate or transportation vehicle.
(e) Abandon an animal or cause an animal to be abandoned, in any place, without making provisions for the animal’s adequate care, unless premises are temporarily vacated for the protection of human life during a disaster. An animal that is lost by an owner or custodian while traveling, walking, hiking or hunting shall not be regarded as abandoned under this section when the owner or custodian has made a reasonable effort to locate the animal.
(f) Willfully or negligently allow any animal, including one who is aged, diseased, maimed, hopelessly sick, disabled, or nonambulatory to suffer unnecessary neglect, torture, or pain.
(g) Tether a dog unless the tether is at least 3 times the length of the dog as measured from the tip of its nose to the base of its tail and is attached to a harness or nonchoke collar designed for tethering.
Sec. 8-40. Restrictions After Conviction.
In addition to the penalties set forth in Section 1-9, as a part of the sentence for a violation of section 8-39 the court may, as a condition of probation, order the defendant not to own or possess an animal for a period of time not to exceed the period of probation. If a person is convicted of a second or subsequent violation of section 8-39, a court order under this section may order the defendant not to own or possess an animal for any period of time which may include permanent relinquishment of animal ownership.
Sec. 8-41.
A person who owns or possesses an animal in violation of an order issued under section 8-40 is subject to revocation of probation if the order is issued as a condition of probation. A person who owns or possesses an animal in violation of an order issued under section 8-40 is also subject to the civil and criminal contempt power of the court, and if found guilty of criminal contempt, may be punished by imprisonment for not more than 93 days, or by a fine of not more than $500.00 or both.
This section does not prohibit the lawful killing or other use of an animal, as permitted by the laws of the State of Michigan.
State Law Reference, MCL 750.30.
PENALTY
Any person who shall violate this section shall be subject to the penalties set forth in section 1-9 of the Independence Code.
SEVERABILITY
The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph or part of this ordinance shall not affect the validity of the remaining parts of this ordinance.
NOTICE TO BE PUBLISHED
The Township Clerk for the Charter Township of Independence shall publish this ordinance in the manner required by MCL 42.22.
Effective Date: This Ordinance section will be in effect as an Ordinance of the Charter Township of Independence immediately upon its publication.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
Published: 6/11/08

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on June 3, 2008, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a First Reading of an Amendment to Chapter 30 of Code of Ordinances regarding Retail Fraud. The following is the proposed Ordinance Amendment:
ORDINANCE #08-03
AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 30 OF
CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
That the Code of Ordinances, Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan Chapter 30, Article III is hereby amended by adding a Section, to be numbered 30.91.5 which said Section reads as follows:
Sec. 30.91.5. Retail Fraud
A person who does any of the following in a store or in its immediate vicinity is guilty of retail fraud, a misdemeanor if:
(a) While a store is open to the public, alters, transfers, removes and replaces, conceals, or otherwise misrepresents the price at which property is offered for sale, with the intent not to pay for the property or to pay less than the price at which the property is offered for sale, if the resulting difference in price is less than $200.00.
(b) While a store is open to the public, steals property of the store that is offered for sale at a price of less than $200.00.
(c) With intent to defraud, obtains or attempts to obtain money or property from the store as a refund or exchange for property that was not paid for and belongs to the store, if the amount of money, or the value of the property, obtained or attempted to be obtained is less than $200.00.
The values of the difference in price, property stolen, or money or property obtained or attempted to be obtained in separate incidents pursuant to a scheme or course of conduct within any 12-month period may be aggregated to determine the total value involved in the offense under this section. State Law Reference, MCL 750.356d
PENALTY
Any person who shall violate this section shall be subject to the penalties set forth in section 1-9 of the Independence Code.
SEVERABILITY
The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph or part of this ordinance shall not affect the validity of the remaining parts of this ordinance.
NOTICE TO BE PUBLISHED
The Township Clerk for the Charter Township of Independence shall publish this ordinance in the manner required by MCL 42.22
Effective Date: This Ordinance section will be in effect as an Ordinance of the Charter Township of Independence immediately upon its Publication.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
Published: 6/11/08

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on June 3, 2008, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a First Reading of an Amendment to Chapter 30 of Code of Ordinances regarding Domestic Assault and Battery. The following is the proposed Ordinance Amendment:
ORDINANCE #08-04
AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 30 OF
CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
That the Code of Ordinances, Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan Chapter 30, Article III is hereby amended by adding a Section, to be numbered 30.61.5 which said Section reads as follows:
Sec. 30.61.5. Domestic Assault and Battery.
Any person who shall assault and/or batter his or her spouse or former spouse, an individual with whom he or she has a dating relationship, an individual with whom he or she had had a child in common, or a resident or former resident of his or her household shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
As used in this section, ‘dating relationship? means frequent, intimate associations primarily characterized by the expectation of affectional involvement. This term does not include a casual relationship or an ordinary fraternization between 2 individuals in a business or social context. This section shall be enforced in accordance with MCL 764.15
State Law Reference, MCL 750.81a(2)
PENALTY
Any person who shall violate this section shall be subject to the penalties set forth in section 1-9 of the Independence Code.
SEVERABILITY
The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph or part of this ordinance shall not affect the validity of the remaining parts of this ordinance.
NOTICE TO BE PUBLISHED
The Township Clerk for the Charter Township of Independence shall publish this ordinance in the manner required by MCL 42.22.
Effective Date: This Ordinance section will be in effect as an Ordinance of the Charter Township of Independence immediately upon its publication.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
Published: 6/11/08

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Mr. Wagner called the June 3, 2008, meeting to order at 7:32 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wenger, Rosso, Travis, Wagner, Kelly, Dunn
Absent: None
There was a quorum.
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Approved the Agenda, as submitted
3. Approved motion to approve the Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of May 20, 2008
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
4. Discussion of Collaborative Asset Management System presented by John McCulloch, Oakland County Drain Commissioner
5. Approved motion to approve First Reading of Amendments to Code of Ordinances
Chapter 8 ? Crimes Against Animals
Chapter 30 ? Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Chapter 30 ? Disrupting the Peace
Chapter 30 ? Domestic Assault and Battery
Chapter 30 ? Retail Fraud
6. Approved motion to accept 2008 Safety Path Program 2008 at a cost not to exceed $482,000.00
7. Approved motion to accept bid awards for Township vehicles
8. Approved motion to accept Carpet and Space Planning for Library at a cost of $250,000.00
9. Approved motion to purchase 2008 Suburban for Fire Department at a cost of $25,855.00
10. Approved motion to construct Training Building for Fire Department for $750,000.00
11. Approved motion to adopt Employee Benefit Policy Resolution
12. Approved motion to adjourn regularly scheduled meeting at 9:51 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 6/11/08

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on June 3, 2008, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a First Reading of an Amendment to Chapter 30 of Code of Ordinances regarding Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The following is the proposed Ordinance Amendment:
ORDINANCE #08-02
AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 30 OF
CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
That the Code of Ordinances, Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan Chapter 30, Article VI is hereby amended to replace Section 30.158 as previously reserved and add new Section 30.158 which said section reads as follows:
Sec. 30.158. Possession of drug paraphernalia.
(1) Definitions.
Whenever any words and phrases used in this Article are not defined, but are defined in Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, MCLA 333.1101, et seq., MSA 28.191, et seq., as amended, any such definition therein shall be deemed to apply to such words and phrases used herein. For purposes of this Article, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) ‘Act? shall mean the Michigan Public Health Code, Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1978 (MCL 333.1101 et seq., MSA 14.15 (1101) et seq).
(b) ‘Controlled Substance? shall mean any substance as that term is defined in the Act.
(c) ‘Drug Paraphernalia? shall mean all equipment, products, and materials of any kind, or a combination of equipment, products or materials, which are used, intended for use, or designed for use in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing, packaging, repacking, storing, containing, concealing, injecting, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing into the human body a controlled substance in violation of state or local law. The term ‘drug paraphernalia? includes but is not limited to:
(i) An isomerization device used, intended for use, or designed for use in increasing the potency of any species of plant which is a controlled substance.
(ii) Testing equipment used, intended for use, or designed for use in identifying or in analyzing the strength, effectiveness or purity of a controlled substance.
(iii) A diluent or adulterant, including, but not limited to quinine hydrochloride, mannitol, mannite, dextrose and lactose, used, intended for use, or designed for use with a controlled substance.
(iv) Kits used, intended for use, or designed for use in manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, or preparing controlled substances.
(v) A device commonly known as a cocaine kit used, intended for use, or designed for use in ingesting, inhaling or otherwise introducing controlled substances into the human body, and which consists of at least a razor blade and a mirror.
(vi) A device commonly known as a bullet, that is used, intended for use, or designed for use in carrying a small amount of controlled substance to the user’s nose.
(vii) A devise commonly known as a snorter, that is used, intended for use, or designed for use in carrying a small amount of controlled substance to the user’s nose.
(viii) Scales and balances used, intended for use, or designed for use in weighing or measuring controlled substances.
(ix) Separation gins and sifters used, intended for use, or designed for use in removing twigs and seeds from, or in otherwise cleaning or refining marijuana.
(x) Blenders, bowls, containers, spoons, mixing devices used, intended for use, or designed for use in compounding controlled substances.
(xi) Capsules, balloons, envelopes, and other containers used, intended for use, or designed for use in packaging controlled substances.
(xii) Containers and other objects used, intended for use, or designed for use in storing or concealing controlled substances.
(xiii) A device commonly known as an automotive safe, that is used, intended for use, or designed for use in carrying and concealing a controlled substance in an automobile, including, but not limited to, a can used for brake fluid, oil or carburetor cleaner which contains a compartment for carrying and concealing controlled substances.
(xiv) A spoon, with or without chain attached, that is used, intended for use, or designed for use in ingesting, inhaling or otherwise introducing controlled substances into the human body.
(xv) Hypodermic syringes, needles, and other objects used, intended for use, or designed for use in parenterally injecting controlled substance into the human body.
(xvi) Objects used, intended for use, or designed for use in ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing marijuana, cocaine, hashish, or other controlled substances into the human body, such as:
a. Metal, wooden, acrylic, glass, stone, plastic, or ceramic pipes with or without screens, permanent screens, hashish heads, or punctured metal bowls.
b. Water pipes.
c. Smoking and carburetion masks.
d. Roach clips (meaning objects used to hold burning materials, such as a marijuana cigarette that has become too small or too short to be held in the hand).
e. Miniature straws, cocaine spoons, and cocaine vials.
f. Chamber pipes.
g. Carburetor pipes.
h. Miniature lockets, rings, or vials designed, marketed, or used for the storing of controlled substances.
i. Bongs.
In determining whether or not an object is ‘drug paraphernalia,? a court or other authority should consider, in addition to all other logically relevant facts, the following:
1. Statements by an owner, or by anyone in control of the objects, concerning its use.
2. Prior convictions, if any, of an owner, or of anyone in control of the object, under any state or federal law relating to any controlled substances.
3. The proximity of the object, in time and space, to a direct violation of the state law.
4. The proximity of the object to the controlled substance.
5. The existence of any residue of controlled substances on the object.
6. Direct or circumstantial evidence of the intent of the owner, or of anyone in control of the object, to deliver it to persons whom he knows, or should reasonably know, intend to use the object to facilitate a violation of state or local law or of this section; the innocence of an owner, or of anyone in control of the object, as to a direct violation of state, local law or this division, shall not prevent a finding that the object is intended for use, or designed for use as drug paraphernalia.
7. Instructions, oral or written, provided with the object concerning its use.
8. Descriptive materials accompanying the object which explain or depict its use.
9. National and local advertising concerning its use.
10. The manner in which the object is displayed for sale.
11. Whether the owner, or anyone in control of the object, is a legitimate supplier of like or related items to the community, such as a licensed distributor or dealer of tobacco products.
12. Direct or circumstantial evidence of the ratio of sales of the object to the total sales of the business enterprise.
13. The existence and scope of legitimate uses for the object in the community.
14. Expert testimony concerning the use of the object.
(2) Possession, sale prohibited generally
(a) Possession. Any person who uses, or possesses with intent to use, drug paraphernalia to manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain, conceal, inject, ingest, inhale, or otherwise introduce into the human body a controlled substance in violation of state or local law shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(b) Manufacture, delivery or sale. Any person who delivers, sells, possesses with intent to deliver or sell, or manufactures with intent to deliver or sell drug paraphernalia, knowing that it will be used to plant, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain, conceal, inject, ingest, inhale, or otherwise introduce into the human body a controlled substance in violation of state or local law shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(c) Advertisement. Any person who places in a newspaper, magazine, handbill, sign, poster, or other publication any advertisement, knowing that the purpose of the advertisement, in whole or in part, is to promote the sale of objects designed or intended or use as drug paraphernalia shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(3) Exemptions
This Article shall not apply to manufacturers, wholesalers, jobbers, licensed medical technicians, technologists, nurses, hospitals, research teaching institutions, clinical laboratories, medical doctors, osteopathic physicians, dentists, chiropodists, veterinarians, pharmacists, and embalmers in the normal legal course of their respective businesses or professions, nor to persons suffering from diabetes, asthma, or any other medical condition requiring self-injection.
(4) Civil forfeiture
Any drug paraphernalia used, sold, possessed with intent to use or sell, or manufactured with intent to sell in violation of this Section shall be seized and forfeited to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department.
State Law Reference, MCL 333.7451 et seq,
PENALTY
Any person who shall violate this section shall be subject to the penalties set forth in section 1-9 of the Independence Code.
SEVERABILITY
The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph or part of this ordinance shall not affect the validity of the remaining parts of this ordinance.
NOTICE TO BE PUBLISHED
The Township Clerk for the Charter Township of Independence shall publish this ordinance in the manner required by MCL 42.22.
Effective Date: This Ordinance section will be in effect as an Ordinance of the Charter Township of Independence immediately upon its publication.
CHARTER h VanderVeen, Township Clerk
Published: 6/11/08

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on June 3, 2008, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved a First Reading of an Amendment to Chapter 30 of Code of Ordinances regarding Disturbing the Peace. The following is the proposed Ordinance Amendment:
ORDINANCE #08-05
AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 30 OF
CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
That the Code of Ordinances, Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan Chapter 30, Article V is hereby amended to replace Section 30.127 as previously reserved and add new Section 30.127 which said section reads as follows:
Sec. 30.127. Disturbing the Peace.
(1) No person who is intoxicated in a public place shall either endanger directly himself or herself or the safety of another person or of property, or act in a manner that causes a public disturbance. State Law Reference, MCL 750.167(1)(e).
(2) No person shall make or excite any disturbance or contention in any manufacturing establishment or any other business place or in any street, lane, alley, highway, public building, grounds or park, or any election or other public meeting where citizens are peaceably and lawfully assembled. State Law Reference MCL 750.170.
(3) No person shall disturb the public peace and quiet by shouting, whistling, loud, boisterous, or vulgar conduct, the playing of musical instruments, phonographs, radios, televisions, tapeplayers or any other means of amplification at any time or place so as to unreasonably annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort and repose of persons in the vicinity. Reference Plymouth Township v. Hancock, 236 Mich App 197, lv denied 463M908.
PENALTY
Any person who shall violate this section shall be subject to the penalties set forth in section 1-9 of the Independence Code.
SEVERABILITY
The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph or part of this ordinance shall not affect the validity of the remaining parts of this ordinance.
NOTICE TO BE PUBLISHED
The Township Clerk for the Charter Township of Independence shall publish this ordinance in the manner required by MCL 42.22.
Effective Date: This Ordinance section will be in effect as an Ordinance of the Charter Township of Independence immediately upon its publication.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
Published: 6/11/08

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
At a Regular meeting of the Township Board held on May 20, 2008, the Board authorized a Second Reading and Adoption of a rezoning request from OS-2 (Office Service Two) to C-3/PRO (Highway Commercial/Planned Rezoning Overlay), restricted to C-1 and OS-2 Uses (Local Business and Office Service Two), Clarkston Hill Offices, LLC, Petitioner, 6160 Clarkston Road (08-33-302-031.
The motion to approve this amendment was offered by Travis, supported by Kelly; the vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Kelly, Rosso, Travis, Wagner, Wenger, Dunn, VanderVeen. Nays: None. The motion carried.
The ordinance amendment is effective immediately upon publication.
Published: May 28, 2008 Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Mr. Wagner called the May 20, 2008, meeting to order at 7:35 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wenger, Rosso, Travis, Wagner, Kelly, Dunn
Absent: None
There was a quorum
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Approved the Agenda, as submitted
3. Approved Motion to approve the Consent Agenda, holding the 2nd and 3rd stage events at DTE Music Theater
a. Approval of Minutes of May 7, 2008
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
4. Approved motion to renew 2nd and 3rd stage events at DTE Music Theater for a three year period, ending 2011.
5. Approved Resolution to assert the Township Boards? right of approval or rejection of the Amended Master Land Use Plan 2008
6. Approved Second Reading and Adoption of a Rezoning Request from OS-2 (Office Service Two) to C-3/Pro (Highway Commercial/ Planned Rezoning Overlay), restricted to C-1 and OS-2 Uses (Local Business and Office Service Two), Clarkston Hill Offices, LLC, Petitioner, 6160 Dixie Highway (08-33-302-031)
7. Approved MMRMA Insurance Renewal
8. Approved motion to accept Resolution for Cooperative Agreement with CDBG 2009-2011
9. Approved appointments of Jay Noonan, Eric Lessell, Sam Moraco, David Provenzano, and Mitchell Gresnick to Construction Board of Appeals
10. Approved reappointments of Bruce Mercado, Chris Turner, Dan Niewoit, and Jeff Todd to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
11. Approved appointment of John Thomas to Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
12. Approved motion to construct a three (3) story elderly housing building in the R-2 District, The Courtyard at Trillium Village, Forrest Milzow, Petitioner, Northeast corner of Dixie Highway and Maybee Road (08-29-455-001 through 08-29-455-133, included)
13. Approved motion to allow Master Gardeners Susan Leigh and Bob McGowan permission to reactivate the gardens at the McCord-Stickney site to plant and harvest vegetables for the needy.
14. Approved motion to adopt the non-union employee policy resolution subject to finalization by attorney.
15. Approved motion to adjourn regularly scheduled meeting at 9:42 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Published: 5/28/08 Township Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2006-021
Allied Signs Inc., for Dollar Tree, Petitioner
REQUEST SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
Additional Wall Sign for Dollar Tree
Article III. Division 24. Section 50-838. (e) (1) a.
Special Land Use Request: Additional Wall Sign for Dollar Tree
Parcel Identification Number: 08-27-100-045
Common Description: 6521 Sashabaw Road
Independence Town Center
SW Corner of Sashabaw Rd., and Waldon Rd.
Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District
C-2 Zoning
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2008-008
Duane Barbat, Petitioner
REQUESTS SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL IN CONJUNCTION WITH CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL
Coffee/Sandwich Shop with drive-thru in MS Zone
Article III. Division 17. Sec. 50-629. in accordance with section 50-848.
Special Land Use Request: Coffee/Sandwich Shop with drive thru (Part of New Gas Station/Convenience Store)
Parcel Identification Number: 08-27-201-013
Common Description: 6480 Sashabaw Road (SE Corner Sashabaw Road and Waldon Road)
Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District
MS Zone, 0.91 Acres
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.

Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: June 3, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of May 20, 2008
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
New Business
1. Collaborative Asset Management System presented by John McCulloch, Oakland County Drain Commissioner
2. First Readings of Amendments to the Code of Ordinances, as follows:
a. Chapter 8 ? Crimes Against Animals
b. Chapter 30 ? Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
c. Chapter 30 – Disturbing the Peace
d. Chapter 30 – Domestic Assault and Battery
e. Chapter 30 – Retail Fraud
3. 2008 Safety Path Program
4. Bid Award for Township vehicles
5. Carpet and Space Planning for Library
6. Vehicle Replacement ? Fire Department
7. ZOLL Auto Pulse System ? Fire Department
8. Training Building ? Fire Department
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston Michigan, 48346, to consider the following:
FILE PC #2008-004 and PC #2008-011
Rose 423, LLC, Petitioner
REZONING REQUESTS
From: O and R-1C (Office and Suburban Farm
Residential)
To: OS-2 (Office Service Two)
Intended Use: Offices and all uses allowed under OS-2
Parcel Identification Number: 08-19-301-034 Part of
Common Description: 7.66 Acres of 28.32 Acres
North East side of Dixie Highway, South of Deerhill Drive
From: R-1C (Suburban Farm Residential)
To: R-1A/PRO (Single Family Residential, Planned Rezoning Overlay)
Intended Use: Residential
Parcel Identification Number: 08-19-301-034 Part of
Common Description: 20.66 Acres of 28.32 Acres
North East side of Dixie
Highway, South of Deerhill Drive
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

NOTICE OF HEARING OF
PRACTICABILITY AND REVIEW Of WALTERS LAKE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL
TAKE NOTICE that the Walters Lake Improvement Board will hold a public hearing on the practicability of continuing an improvement program on Walters Lake for an additional five years (2009 to 2013). The public hearing will be held at the Independence Township Fire Station located at 6500 Citation Drive, Clarkston, Michigan at 6:30 p.m., on Tuesday, June 10, 2008. The improvement program is proposed to include the following:
WALTERS LAKE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET
2009 ? 2013
Improvement Annual Cost
Aquatic Plant Control $22,500
(Herbicide Treatments and Harvesting)
Watershed Management $3,500
Fish Stocking $1,000
Project Oversight and Newsletter $6,000
Administration and Contingency $3,500
TOTAL $36,500
In addition to the above-listed improvements, existing surplus funds are proposed to be used to remove accumulated sediment and reduce sediment transport to Walters Lake.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special assessment roll has been prepared and is on file at the offices of the Charter Township of Independence located at 90 N. Main Street in Clarkston, Michigan for public examination during normal business hours. Said special assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing the cost of the Walters Lake Improvement Program to benefiting properties.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Walters Lake Improvement Board will meet at the Independence Township Fire Station located at 6500 Citation Drive, Clarkston, Michigan immediately following the aforementioned hearing of practicability for the purpose of reviewing said special assessment roll and for hearing any objections thereto. An owner of or party with interest in real property to be assessed or his/her agent may appear in person to object to the special assessment or may protest such special assessment by letter filed with the Lake Board at or prior to the time of the hearing. Written objections may be filed with or mailed to Walters Lake Improvement Board, c/o James Wenger, Independence Township Treasurer, 90 N. Main Street, P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, Michigan 48347. Notice is also given that the owner of any real property within the Walters Lake Special Assessment District who, having made an objection to said special assessment either in person or in writing, may, within thirty (30) days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll, appeal such special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal or other court of competent jurisdiction.
Walters Lake Improvement Board
Charter Township of Independence,
Oakland County, Michigan
Publish May 14 and 21, 2008

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the May 7, 2008, meeting to order at 7:35 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wenger, Rosso, Travis, Wagner
Absent: Kelly (arrived at 7:38 p.m.),
Dunn (arrived at 7:36 p.m.)
There was a quorum
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Approved the Agenda, as submitted
3. Approved motion to approve the Consent Agenda, holding the minutes
a. Approval of Purchase Orders
b. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
c. Approval of chloride reimbursement to private road citizens
4. Discussion of Vision 2020 Master Plan Update
5. Approved motion approve Agreement between Consumers Energy and the Charter Township of Independence and Amendment to the Joint Report Concerning the Status of the Proposed West Oakland Pipeline Project
6. Approved motion to approve Fire millage language for August ballot
7. Approved Safety Path millage renewal language for August ballot
8. Approved motion to hire Karen DeLorge as Secretary in Assessing, effective May 8, 2008 at $19.82 her hour
9. Approved Motion to approve new Class C Liquor License at 7071 Dixie Highway (Rocini, Inc.)
10. Approved motion to accept Minutes of April 15, 2008, as amended
11. Approved motion to go into closed session at 8:25 p.m.
12. Approved motion to adjourn regularly scheduled meeting at 8:56 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 5/14/08

NOTICE OF HEARING OF
PRACTICABILITY AND REVIEW OF
WALTERS LAKE
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL
TAKE NOTICE that the Walters Lake Improvement Board will hold a public hearing on the practicability of continuing an improvement program on Walters Lake for an additional five years (2009 to 2013). The public hearing will be held at the Independence Township Fire Station located at 6500 Citation Drive, Clarkston, Michigan at 6:30 p.m., on Tuesday, June 10, 2008. The improvement program is proposed to include the following:
WALTERS LAKE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET
2009 ? 2013
Improvement Annual Cost
Aquatic Plant Control $22,500
(Herbicide Treatments and Harvesting)
Watershed Management $3,500
Fish Stocking $1,000
Project Oversight and Newsletter $6,000
Administration and Contingency $3,500
TOTAL $36,500
In addition to the above-listed improvements, existing surplus funds are proposed to be used to remove accumulated sediment and reduce sediment transport to Walters Lake.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special assessment roll has been prepared and is on file at the offices of the Charter Township of Independence located at 90 N. Main Street in Clarkston, Michigan for public examination during normal business hours. Said special assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing the cost of the Walters Lake Improvement Program to benefiting properties.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Walters Lake Improvement Board will meet at the Independence Township Fire Station located at 6500 Citation Drive, Clarkston, Michigan immediately following the aforementioned hearing of practicability for the purpose of reviewing said special assessment roll and for hearing any objections thereto. An owner of or party with interest in real property to be assessed or his/her agent may appear in person to object to the special assessment or may protest such special assessment by letter filed with the Lake Board at or prior to the time of the hearing. Written objections may be filed with or mailed to Walters Lake Improvement Board, c/o James Wenger, Independence Township Treasurer, 90 N. Main Street, P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, Michigan 48347. Notice is also given that the owner of any real property within the Walters Lake Special Assessment District who, having made an objection to said special assessment either in person or in writing, may, within thirty (30) days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll, appeal such special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal or other court of competent jurisdiction.
Walters Lake Improvement Board
Charter Township of Independence,
Oakland County, Michigan
Publish May 14 and 21, 2008

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Board, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston Michigan, 48346, to consider the following:
FILE PC #2008-003
Forrest Milzow, Petitioner
REQUESTING PERMISSION TO CONSTRUCT
A THREE (3) STORY ELDERLY HOUSING BUILDING IN THE R-2 DISTRICT
In accordance with the
Ordinance, Article III. Division 7. Section 50-324.
Intended Use: Senior Independent Living
Common Description: Trillium Village of Clarkston,
Trillium Village Drive
24.59 Acres, R-2 Multi-Family Residential
Northeast corner of Dixie Highway and Maybee Road
08-29-455-001 thru 08-29-455-133 included
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: May 20, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of May 7, 2008
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Approval of 2nd and 3rd stage events at DTE Music Theater
Unfinished Business
1. Master Plan Update
2. Second Reading and Adoption of a Rezoning Request from OS-2 (Office Service Two) to C-3/Pro (Highway Commercial/Planned Rezoning Overlay), restricted to C-1 and OS-2 Uses (Local Business and Office Service Two), Clarkston Hill Offices, LLC, Petitioner, 6160 Dixie Highway (08-33-302-031)
New Business
1. MMRMA Insurance Renewal
2. Cooperation Agreement with CDBG for 2009-2011
3. Appointments to Construction Board of Appeals
4. Reappointment of four Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission members
5. New appointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
6. Permission to construct a three (3) story elderly housing building in the R-2 District, The Courtyard at Trillium Village, Forrest Milzow, Petitioner, Northeast corner of Dixie Highway and Maybee Road (08-29-455-001 through 08-29-455-133, included)
7. Community Garden
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #08-0017 McClure, Thomas David, Petitioner for Mt. Zion Church
APPLICANT REQUEST VARIANCE FOR SECOND GROUND SIGN
PLUS SIZE CONSIDERATION
4900 Maybee Rd., 51.91 Acres, R-1A
Mt. Zion Temple
08-36-126-006
Case #08-0018 Bridgewater, Joe, Petitioner for New Hope Bible Church
APPLICANT REQUEST 12?6? SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION
8643 Sashabaw Rd., 12 Acres, R-1C
New Hope Bible Church08-10-300-024
Case #08-0019 Mitchell, Nevin, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUEST SIZE VARIANCE OF 2590 SQ FT PLUS HEIGHT VARIANCE OF 4? TO CONSTRUCT AGRICULTURAL FACILITY
9701 Reese Rd., 10 Acres, R-1R
08-06-300-010
Case #08-0020 Saidoo, P. David, Petitioner for KIMCO White Lake 667, Inc.
APPLICANT REQUEST VARIANCE FOR SECOND GROUND SIGN
7071 ? 7153 Dixie Hwy, 26.03 Acres, C-2 and C-3
White Lake Commons
08-29-351-020
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence is oaccepting bids for the sale f:
Minimum
Year Make Model Mileage Bid $
1986 Chev Van 24,919 300.00
1994 GMC 1500 Sierra 121,181 250.00
1994 Chev 3500 149,867 1,500.00
1996 Chev Suburban 96,902 800.00
1998 GMC2500 Sierra 78,862 1,200.00
2000FordE350Champion Bus 136,573 1,000.00
Mower Bunton 48″ Walk Behind 100.00
Vehicles and mower may be inspected at the Department of Public Works, located at 6050 Fleming Lake Road. Monday thru Friday between 8 am ? 5 pm.
Sealed bids will be opened at the DPW office, at
10:00 a.m. Friday May 23, 2008.
For further information contact the DPW (248) 625-8222
The bid will be awarded
at the regular Township Board meeting held at
7:30 pm on June 3, 2008.
All bids must be
accompanied by a cashier’s or certified check.
Checks will be returned to unsuccessful bidders.
Equipment will be sold ‘as is? with no guarantees.
All sales are final.
The township reserves
the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: May 7, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of April 15, 2008
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Approval of chloride reimbursement to private road citizens
Unfinished Business
1. Vision 2020 Master Plan Update
New Business
1. Consumers Pipeline
2. Fire millage renewal language for August ballot
3. Safety Path millage renewal language for August ballot
4. Permission to hire ? Assessor’s Office
5. Approval of new Liquor License at 7071 Dixie Highway (Rocini, Inc.)
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
At a regular meeting of the Independence Township Board held on April 15, 2008, the Township Board authorized a First Reading of a Rezoning Request from OS-2 (Office Service Two) to C-3/PRO (Highway Commercial/Planned Rezoning Overlay), restricted to C-1 and OS-2 Uses (Local Business and Office Service Two), Clarkston Hill Offices, LLC, Petitioner, 6160 Clarkston Road (08-33-302-031)

Published: April 23, 2008 Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Mr. Wagner called the April 15, 2008, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wenger, Rosso, Travis, Wagner, Kelly
Absent:
There was a quorum.
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Public Forum opened at 7:40 p.m. and closed at 7:55 p.m.
3. Approved the Agenda, as amended
4. Approved motion to approve the Consent Agenda
a. Proclamation ? Mental Health Month, May, 2008
b. Proclamation ? National Day of Prayer
c. Resolution ? Clarkston State Bank
5. Approved motion to place Open Space Millage on the November, 2008 Ballot
6. Approved motion granting permission to hire Brandon Wyke as Park Laborer, effective April 21, 2008
7. Approved motion to approve First Reading of a Rezoning Request from OS-2 (Office Services Two) to C-3/PRO (Highway Commercial/Planned Rezoning Overlay), restricted to C-1 and OS-2 Uses (Local Business and Office Service Two), Clarkston Hill Offices, LLC, Petitioner, 6160 Dixie Highway (08-33-302-031)
8. Discussion on Robert’s Rules of Order
9. Approved motion to approve 2008 Road Chloride Program
10. Approved motion to approve Purchase Orders and Accounts Payable Check run
11. Approved Motion to accept Minutes of April 3, 2008, as amended
12. Approved Motion to adjourn regularly scheduled meeting at 10:05 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Published: 4/23/08 Township Clerk

NOTICE OF ELECTION ? MAY 6, 2008
IN
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
FOR
CLARKSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
LAKE ORION COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
To the Qualified Electors:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held in
Charter Township of Independence
County of Oakland, State of Michigan
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2008
THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 A.M. UNTIL 8:00 P.M.
AT THE POLLING PLACES LISTED BELOW:
PRECINCT
NUMBERS POLLING LOCATION
Precincts 1 and 3 Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church
6805 Bluegrass Drive
Precincts 2 and 6 North Sashabaw Elementary
5290 Maybee Road
Precinct 4 Free Methodist Church
5482 Winell @ Maybee Road
Precincts 5 and 14 Pine Knob Elementary
6020 Sashabaw Road
Precinct 7 Independence Elementary
6850 Hubbard Road
Precincts 8 and 9 Clarkston Elementary
6595 Waldon Road
Precinct 10 Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road
Precinct 11 First Congregational Church
5449 Clarkston Road
Precincts 12 and 15 Bailey Lake Elementary
8051 Pine Knob Road
Precinct 13 Maranatha Baptist Church
5790 Flemings Lake Road
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING NON-PARTISAN OFFICES:
CLARKSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS:
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ? VOTE FOR TWO ? FOUR YEAR TERM FROM JULY 1, 2008, ENDING JUNE 30, 2012
LAKE ORION COMMUNITY SCHOOLS:
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ? VOTE FOR TWO ? FOUR YEAR TERM FROM JULY 1, 2008, ENDING JUNE 30, 2012
Absentee Ballots may be requested from:
Independence Township Clerk’s Office
90 North Main Street
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 625-5111 x 233
ALL POLLING PLACES ARE HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
BRAILLE AND AUDIO VERSIONS OF VOTING INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE
Published: 4/23/08 Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Accuracy Test
The Charter Township of Independence announces a Public Accuracy testing of the computer program for the Election on May 6, 2008.
The testing will be held on April 22, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at the Independence Township Supervisor’s Office, Conference Room, 90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, MI.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence
Published: April 16, 2008

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #08-0012 Ma, Thomas, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS HEIGHT VARIANCE OF 6? FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (FIRE REPAIR/REMODEL-ALREADY BUILT)
8591 Allen Rd., 3 Acres, R-1R
08-07-400-021
Case #08-0013 Borchardt, Douglas, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUEST EXTENSION OF VARIANCE GRANTED ON 7/18/07 (ZBA CASE #07-0025) TO BUILD TWO STORY ADDITION WITH WALKOUT BASEMENT ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD.
4661 Ennismore Dr., Lot 14, R-1A
Woodhull Lake Sub.
08-34-386-013
Case #08-0014 Gavulic, Gary, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBCK VARIANCE OF 11? PLUS 2ND FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 17? TO CONSTRUCT SECOND STORY, GARAGE AND COVERED PORCH ADDITIONS TO HOME ON NON-CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
7031 Hillside Dr., Lot 4, R-1A
Lake View Heights
08-20-355-003
Case #08-0015 John Bowman Chevrolet, Inc., Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR TWO ADDITIONAL WALL SIGNS PLUS 55 SQ FT OF ADDITIONAL SIGN AREA
6750 Dixie Highway, 3.26 Acres, C-3
John Bowman Chevrolet, Inc.
08-29-453-031
Case #08-0016 Hamblin Pub, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO SECTION 50-861 OF THE ZONING ORDINACE TO ALLOW A ONE DAY EVENT, SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 2008.
6397 Sashabaw Rd., C-2
Independence Town Square
08-27-100-045
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2008-007
Vision Development of Michigan Inc., Petitioner
REQUEST AMENDED FINAL PUD SITE PLAN APPROVAL AND PUD CONDITIONS FOR ADDITION TO TOWN CENTER AUTO WASH
1.10 Acres, PUD Zoning, 08-27-201-022
Intended Use: Auto Wash and Oil Change Facility
Common Description: 6380 Sashabaw Road
East side of Sashabaw Road, South of Waldon Road
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Mr. Wagner called the April 1, 2008, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wenger, Rosso, Travis, Dunn, Wagner, Kelly
Absent:
There was a quorum
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Public Forum opened at 8:46 p.m. and closed at 8:52 p.m.
3. Approved the Agenda, as amended
4. Approved Motion to approve the Consent Agenda:
a. Minutes of March 18, 2008
b. Purchase Orders
c. Accounts Payable Check Run
5. Discussion on Greenspace Ballot Initiative
6. Approved motion waiving bid process and approve 2008 DPW Vehicle Purchase
7. Approved motion to authorize Supervisor to enter into Collaborative Asset Management System
8. Approved motion to enter into Closed Session to discuss Legal Opinion on Collective Bargaining Agreement at 9:13 p.m.
9. Approved motion to go into Open Session at 10:05 p.m.
10. Approved motion to adjourn regularly scheduled meeting at 10:05 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 4/9/08

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: April 15, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of April 1, 2008
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Proclamation ? Mental Health Month, May, 2008
Unfinished Business
1. Board decision on placing the Open Spaces millage request on the November ballot
New Business
1. Permission to hire Park Laborer
2. First Reading of a Rezoning Request from OS-2 (Office Services Two) to C-3/PRO (Highway Commercial/Planned Rezoning Overlay), restricted to C-1 and OS-2 Uses (Local Business and Office Service Two), Clarkston Hill Offices, LLC, Petitioner, 6160 Dixie Highway (08-33-302-031)
3. Robert’s Rules of Order being used by the Board
4. Approval of 2008 Road Chloride Program
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Mr. Wagner called the March 18, 2008, meeting to order at 7:35 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wenger, Rosso, Travis, Dunn, Wagner, Kelly
Absent: None
There was a quorum.
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Public Forum opened at 7:43 p.m. and closed at 7:52 p.m.
3. Approved the Agenda, as submitted
4. Approved Motion to approve the Consent Agenda, holding Purchase Orders and Accounts Payable Check Run for end of meeting
5. Amy Hall, Hantz Group, gave a presentation on Blue Cross rates
6. Approved motion approving Premises License Agreement with DTE covering the period of February 1, 2008 to February 1, 2011 for $1,650 per month
7. Approved motion to approve the bid from Bader Bros. Inc., for a 2008 John Deere Tractor for the amount of $23,905
8. Approved motion to approve the Purchase Orders and Accounts Payable Check Run
9. Approved motion to adjourn regularly scheduled meeting at 8:37 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: March 26, 2008

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: April 1, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of March 18, 2008
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
1. Ballot initiative for Greenspace ? survey results
New Business
1. 2008 DPW Vehicle Purchase
2. Oakland County Collaborative Asset Management System
3. Discussion of HUD Good Neighbor home program with potential of Board setting policy for the program
4. Consumers Pipeline
5. Fire millage language for August ballot

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: March 18, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of February 19, 2008, February 26, 2008 and March 4, 2008
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
New Business
1. Hantz Group’s report on Blue Cross
2. Premises License Agreement ? 6050 Flemings Lake Road
3. Permission to purchase plow truck for DPW -REMOVED
4. Bid Award for Tractor for Parks and Recreation
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

Notice Of Close Of Registration
For The Election To Be Held On
Tuesday, May 6, 2008, For The
Charter Township Of Independence
Oakland County, Michigan
To The Qualified Electors Of The Charter Township Of Independence, County Of Oakland, State Of Michigan.
Notice Is Hereby Given That The Independence Township Clerk’s Office, The Oakland County Clerk’s Office, And All Secretary Of State Offices Will Be Open:
Monday, April 7, 2008
From 8:00 A.m. Until 5:00 P.m.
As The Last Day To Register
For The Purpose Of Receiving Applications To Register To Vote Or To Register A Change Of Address Of The Qualified Electors In Independence Township.
The May 6, 2008 Election Will Be Conducted In All Voting Precincts Of The Charter Township Of Independence For The Purpose Of Electing Candidates To The Clarkston Community School District.
Shelagh Vanderveen, Clerk
Independence Township
90 North Main Street
Clarkston, Mi 48346

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston Michigan, 48346, to consider the following:
FILE PC #2008-004
Rose 423, LLC, Petitioner
REZONING REQUEST
From: O and R-1C (Office and Suburban Farm Residential)
To: C-3 (Highway Commercial)
Intended Use: Commercial
Parcel Identification Numbers: 08-19-301-034 Part of
Common Description: 8.17 Acres of 28.31 Acres
North East side of Dixie Highway, South of Deerhill Drive
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: March 18, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of February 19, 2008, February 26, 2008 and March 4, 2008
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
New Business
1. Hantz Group’s report on Blue Cross
2. Premises License Agreement ? 6050 Flemings Lake Road
3. Permission to purchase plow truck for DPW
4. Bid Award for Tractor for Parks and Recreation
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Ms. VanderVeen called the March 4, 2008, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Approved motion to appoint Trustee Travis to chair the Board Meeting
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wenger, Rosso, Travis, Dunn
Absent: Wagner, Kelly
There was a quorum
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Public Forum
3. Approval of the Agenda, as submitted
4. Approval of the Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Purchase Orders
b. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
c. Approval of Minutes of February 5, 2008
5. Trustee Kelly arrived
6. Approved motion approving Resolution for Charitable Gaming License for J&C Racing
7. Approved motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:44 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 3/12/08

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #08-0009 Swartz, Lynn, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 18? TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION
4975 Lakeview Blvd., Lots 38-41, R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club No. 2
08-13-151-051
Case #08-0010 Surapaneni, Suguna, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SET BACK VARIANCE OF 22?9? TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION TO HOME PLUS SIDE YARD SET BACK VARIANCE OF 5? TO CONSTRUCT ATTACHED GARAGE
7085 Hillside Dr., Lot 6, R-1A
Lake View Heights
08-20-351-010
Case #08-0011 Klatt, Edward, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR OUTDOOR SEASONAL SALES OF LAWN FURNITURE FOR 90 DAYS (MAY 1-AUGUST 1, 2008) PLUS SIGNANGE
5992 Dixie Highway, Lots 77, 78 and 79, C-3
Townsend Sub, (Waterford Hill Florist and Green House)
08-33-302-010 & 011
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Date and Time: March 4, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of February 5, 2008 REVISED
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Resolution for Subdivision Road Improvements in Pine Knob North Subdivision Nos. 1, 2 and 3
New Business
1. Resolution for Charitable Gaming License for J & C Racing
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

charter township of independence
public notice
The Charter Township of Independence Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.
The Board of Review will meet for public hearings at the Township Fire Station #1 Training Room, 6500 Citation Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear year 2008 assessment appeals of value, classification and poverty on March 7th, 10th and 12th, 2008 from 9:00am to 5:00pm, and on March 6th and 11th from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
The year 2008 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
If you wish to appeal your assessment, it is required that you have an appointment with the Board of Review. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office at (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Please use your parcel identification number when referring to your property so that your records can be quickly accessed.
Please note that taxes are levied against the TAXABLE VALUE.
Sincerely,
Beverly Shaver, CMAE3, Assessor

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the February 19, 2008, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Kelly, Wagner, Wenger, Rosso, Travis
Absent: Dunn
There was a quorum.
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Public Forum opened at 7:48 p.m. and closed at 7:48 p.m.
3. Approved the Agenda, as submitted
4. Approved motion to move the Consent Agenda to end of the meeting
5. Approved motion to award bid to Fedewa, Inc. in the amount of $52,400 for exterior painting and logo application on the 500,200 gallon standpipe and approve a budget increase of $57,000 in the 2008 Water Budget to cover the cost of project, including engineering and inspections.
6. Discussion of Stormwater Education by the Clinton River Watershed Council
7. Approved motion to approve sound variance for the 50th Anniversary of Waterford Hills Road Racing on August 1, 2, and 3, 2008
8. Discussion of Township Investment Report
9. Approved motion to retain Munder Capital for Township investments
10. Approved motion to approve Purchase Orders and Accounts Payable
11. Approved motion to go into closed session to discuss AFSCME Contract at 8:52 p.m.
12. Approved motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:30 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 2/27/08

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: March 4, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1.Call to Order
2.Pledge of Allegiance
3.Roll Call
4.Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of February 5, 2008 and February 19, 2008
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Resolution for Subdivision Road Improvements in Pine Knob North Subdivision Nos. 1, 2 and 3
New Business
1. Resolution for Charitable Gaming License for J & C Racing
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston Michigan, 48346, to consider the following:
FILE PC #2008-002
Clarkston Hill Offices, LLC, Petitioner REZONING REQUEST
From: OS-2 (Office Service Two)
To: C-3/PRO (Highway Commercial /Planned Rezoning Overlay) Restricted to C-1 & OS-2 Uses (Local Business and Office Service Two)
Intended Use: Commercial and Office
Parcel Identification Numbers: 08-33-302-031, 6160 Dixie Highway
Common Description: 1.48 Acres, Townsend’s Sub Lots 68 and 69, also all of vacated Vandewater Ave.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

charter township of independence
public notice
The Charter Township of Independence Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.
The Board of Review will meet for public hearings at the Township Fire Station #1 Training Room, 6500 Citation Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear year 2008 assessment appeals of value, classification and poverty on March 7th, 10th and 12th, 2008 from 9:00am to 5:00pm, and on March 6th and 11th from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
The year 2008 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
If you wish to appeal your assessment, it is required that you have an appointment with the Board of Review. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office at (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Please use your parcel identification number when referring to your property so that your records can be quickly accessed.
Please note that taxes are levied against the TAXABLE VALUE.
Sincerely,
Beverly Shaver, CMAE3, Assessor

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #08-0003 Serafini, Ronald, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 5? FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE, 7? 2nd FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE, 25? REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE PLUS MINIMUM LAND AREA VARIANCE OF 7,000 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT NEW HOME ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Thendara Blvd. and Huron Dr., Lots 1 & 2, R-1A
Thendara Park Country Club
08-12-159-006 & 08-12-159-007
Case #08-0005 Eblenkamp, Diane, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 3?6? REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
6206 Pine Needle Dr., Unit 9, R-1A
Lake Waldon Village II
08-28-278-008
Case #08-0006 Schenk, Dolores and Schenk, Frank, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST 25? FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE TO REBUILD HOME ON EXISTING FOUNDATION ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
8511 Lakeview Blvd., Lots 62 & 63, R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club
08-12-377-011
Case #08-0007 Matisse, Carl, Petitioner for Colin Bain and Carol Lazoen
APPLICANT REQUESTS 10? REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT SCREENED PORCH (OVER EXISTING DECK)
7203 Ardsley Ln., Unit 277, PRD
Oakhurst
08-24-401-001
Case #08-0008 Silverman Development Co., LLC, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 16? FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE, 13? 7? SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE PLUS REQUIRED DRIVE THRU STACKING VARICANCE FROM 10 TO 8 TO CONSTRUCT COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Sashabaw Rd., 6.86 Acres, C-2
08-22-326-010
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

charter township of independence
public notice
The Charter Township of Independence Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.
The Board of Review will meet for public hearings at the Township Fire Station #1 Training Room, 6500 Citation Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear year 2008 assessment appeals of value, classification and poverty on March 7th, 10th and 12th, 2008 from 9:00am to 5:00pm, and on March 6th and 11th from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
The year 2008 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
If you wish to appeal your assessment, it is required that you have an appointment with the Board of Review. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office at (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Please use your parcel identification number when referring to your property so that your records can be quickly accessed.
Please note that taxes are levied against the TAXABLE VALUE.
Sincerely,
Beverly Shaver, CMAE3, Assessor

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: February 19, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of February 5, 2008
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
1. Bid Award ? Painting of DPW’s 500,000 gallon standpipe
New Business
1. Clinton River Watershed Council
2. Presentation of Overview of the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Waterford Hills Road Racing
3. Investment Report
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Mr. Wagner called the February 5, 2008, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Kelly, Wagner, Wenger, Rosso, Dunn, Travis
Absent: None
There was a quorum
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Public Forum
3. Approved the Agenda, as submitted
4. Approved the Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Purchase Orders
b. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
c. Approval of Minutes of January 16, 2008
5. Public Hearing on CDBG Funds opened at 7:42 p.m. and closed at 7:43 p.m.
6. Approved motion to approve contracting with Library Design Associates at a cost not to exceed $12,500 for design and space planning of the Independence Township Library.
7. Approved motion to approve salary increase of non-union employees as submitted by Supervisor
8. Approved motion to approve stipend of $2,000.00 for David Belcher, Building Director
9. Approved motion to approve salary increase for full-time elected officials as submitted by Supervisor
10. Approved motion to approve salary increase for elected Trustees as submitted by Supervisor
11. Approved motion to approve promotions of David Poole and Kim Crittenden in Building Department
12. Approved motion to reprogram CDBG funds of $9,000 for emergency rehabilitation.
13. Approved motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:48 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 1/13/08

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: February 5, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of January 16, 2008
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
New Business
1. Space Planning for Library
2. Non-Union Salary Compensation
3. Building Department promotion
Closed Session ? AFSCME Contract

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor David Wagner called the January 16, 2008, meeting to order at 7:40 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Kelly, Wagner, Wenger, Rosso, Dunn, Travis
Absent: None
There was a quorum
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Public Forum.
3. Approved the Agenda, as submitted.
4. Approved the Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Purchase Orders
b. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
c. Approval of Resolution- Clarkston Areas Chamber of Commerce
d. Approval of Minutes of December 18, 2007
5. Approved motion to apply for 2009 Specialized Services Grant to Smart.
6. Approved motion to make part of the record Margaret Bartos memorandum to the Board dated January 16, 2008.
7 Approved motion to approve appointments to Planning Commission
8. Approved motion to approve appointments to Zoning Board of Appeals
9. Approved motion to approve appointments to Safety Path Committee
10. Discussion on Water/Sewer Rate Study
11. Approved motion to go into closed session at 9:15 p.m.
12. Approved motion to go into open session at 10:08 p.m.
13. Approved motion to approve minutes of January 2, 2008, with corrections.
14. Approved motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 10:10 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 1/23/08

NOTICE OF RE-PROGRAMMING OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
Take notice that the Charter Township of Independence will request the re-programming of 2007 Community Development Block Grant funds at the Tuesday, February 5 township board meeting. The request will be to change the assignment of $9,000 in 2007 funds from ‘General Program Administration? to ‘Emergency Rehabilitation.?
Dave Wagner
Township Supervisor

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #08-0004 Phebus, John, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 35? SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE AND 3?6? HEIGHT VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (REBUILD DUE TO FIRE)
6108 Pine Knob Rd., 7 Acres, R-1R
08-26-200-015
CASES TO BE UNTABLED
Case #07-0043 Green, Linda, Petitioner
(Tabled from December 5, 2007)
APPLICANT REQUESTS 10? SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE PLUS 2? SETBACK VARIANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (ALREADY BUILT) ON NON-CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
4265 Meyers Rd., Lot 39, R-1A
Kleinsteuber Sub of Outlot A, Lake Oakland Hills
08-34-479-005
Case #07-0044 Bouscher, James, Petitioner
(Tabled from December 5, 2007)
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD PLACEMENT VARIANCE, 6? SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE PLUS 1? 6? SETBACK VARIANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (ALREADY BUILT) ON NON-CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
4271 Meyers Rd., Lot 40, R-1A
Kleinsteuber Sub of Outlot A, Lake Oakland Hills
08-34-479-006
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: January 16, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of December 18, 2007 and January 2, 2008
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
New Business
1. Request to apply for FY 2009 Specialized Services grant with SMART
2. Appointment to Planning Commission
3. Appointment to Zoning Board of Appeals
4. Appointments to Safety Path Committee
5. Water/Sewer Rate Study
Closed Session ? Pending Litigation (Beer vs. Independence Township
Closed Session ? AFSCME Union Contract

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Mr. Wagner called the January 2, 2008, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Kelly, Wagner, Wenger, Rosso
Absent: Dunn, Travis
There was a quorum
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Public Forum.
3. Approved the Agenda, as amended.
4. Approved the Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Purchase Orders
b. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
c. Approval of Resolution Establishing Guidelines for Granting Poverty Exemption from Property Taxes
d. Approval of Resolution Authorizing Deferment of Special Assessment Payments
5. Approved motion to authorize the purchase of a 27 kw ultra quiet, natural gas generator from Gen Power at a cost of $11,250 and approve a budget adjustment not to exceed $17,000 from the sanitary sewer fund balance to 590-548-980-000. The equipment will cover the total cost including installation.
6. Approved motion to hire Jennifer Yingling for the union position of Appraiser Aide in Assessing at the hourly rate of $15.42, effective January 21, 2008.
7. Approved motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:47 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: January 9, 2008

PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Accuracy Test
The Charter Township of Independence announces a Public Accuracy testing of the computer program for the Election on January 15, 2008.
The testing will be held on January 3, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at the Independence Township Supervisor’s Office, Conference Room, 90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, MI.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
Published: 1/2/08 Charter Township of Independence

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Mrs. VanderVeen called the December 18, 2007, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Kelly, Wagner, Wenger, Rosso, Dunn, Travis
Absent: None
There was a quorum
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Public Forum.
3. Approved the Agenda, as amended.
4. Approved the Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Regular Minutes of December 4, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Approval of 2008 Township Board Meeting Schedule
e. Approval of 2008 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule
f. Approval of 2008 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Schedule
5. Discussion regarding part-time Legislature
6. Approved motion to authorize DPW Director to negotiate the terms of the acquisition of the Sashabaw Plains Cemetery with the Board of Trustees for the Sashabaw Plains Cemetery Association, Inc.
7. Approved motion to approve 2008 Annual Permit for Work on State Trunkline Right of Way ? MDOT.
8. Approved motion to support Plan for Formula SAE at Waterford Hills Road Racing
9. Approved motion to Table Fire Department Mutual Aid Agreements
10. Update on CIA
11. Approved motion to untable Fire Department Mutual Aid Agreements
12. Approved motion to approve the interlocal agreement allowing Independence Fire Department to become a participating member of Oakland County Mutual Aid Association
13. Approved motion to approve resolution approving the Charter Township of Independence as a member of the State of Michigan MEMAC (Michigan Emergency Management Assistance Compact).
14. Approved motion to approve Resolution to Amend Fee Schedule
15 Approved motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:25 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 12/26/07

NOTICE OF ELECTION ? PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION
JANUARY 15, 2008
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
To all Qualified Electors:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Presidential Primary Election will be held in
Charter Township of Independence
County of Oakland, State of Michigan
TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2008
THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN
FROM 7:00 A.M. UNTIL 8:00 P.M.
AT THE POLLING PLACES LISTED BELOW:
Precincts 1 and 3 – Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6805 Bluegrass Drive
Precincts 2 and 6 – North Sashabaw Elementary, 5290 Maybee Road
Precinct 4 – Free Methodist Church, 5482 Winell at Maybee Road
Precincts 5 and 14 – Pine Knob Elementary, 6020 Sashabaw Road
Precinct 7 – Independence Elementary, 6850 Hubbard Road
Precincts 8 and 9 – Clarkston Elementary, 6595 Waldon Road
Precinct 10 – Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road
Precinct 11 – First Congregational Church, 5449 Clarkston Road
Precincts 12 and 15 – Bailey Lake Elementary, 8051 Pine Knob Road
Precinct 13 – Maranatha Baptist Church, 5790 Flemings Lake Road
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES:
Republican Candidates Democratic Candidates
Sam Brownback Hillary Clinton
Rudy Giuliani Chris Dodd
Mike Huckabee Mike Gravel
Duncan Hunter Dennis Kucinich
John McCain Uncommitted
Ron Paul
Mitt Romney
Tom Tancredo
Fred Thompson
Uncommitted
Absentee Ballots may be requested from:
Independence Township Clerk’s Office
90 North Main Street
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 625-5111 x 233
VOTING ACCESSIBILITY:
In compliance with the voting accessibility requirements of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), all polling places are handicapped accessible and will include an AutoMARK Voter Assist Terminal, which allows voters with disabilities to vote without the assistance of another. Braille and audio versions of voting instructions will also be available. Voters should feel free to contact Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk, at (248) 625-5111, ext. 203, for more information.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 1/2/08

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: January 2, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of December 18, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Resolution Establishing Guidelines for Granting Poverty Exemptions from Property Taxes
e. Resolution Authorizing Deferment of Special Assessment Payments
Unfinished Business
1. Backup Generator Replacement/Upgrade
New Business
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #08-0001 Fulton, Robert, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 26? SETBACK VARIANCE FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY TO CONVERT EXISTING SECOND HOME TO DETACHED GARAGE PLUS CONSTRUCT SECOND STORY ADDITION TO EXISTING HOME ON NON-CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
4653 Sashabaw Rd., Lot 39 and Part of 40, R-1A
Lake Oakland Hills
08-34-455-017
Case #08-0002 Sakalian, Matt, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT SECOND SUBDIVISION ENTRY SIGN (IDENTICAL TO SIGN PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION)
6150 & 6140 Waldon Rd., 11.96 Acres, PRO/R-1A
Cambridge Commons
08-21-400-032, 033 & 013
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Mr. Wagner called the December 4, 2007, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Kelly, Wagner, Wenger, Rosso, Dunn
Absent: Travis
There was a quorum
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Public Forum.
3. Approved the Agenda, as amended.
4. Approved the Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Regular Minutes of November 20, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
5. Approved motion to table West Oakland Pipeline Project ? Consumer’s Energy Modification for further information
6. Approved motion to approve Supervisor to sign grant application for MDEQ to connect the residence at 8609 Bluegrass
7. Approved motion to approve amended budget increase to water revenue and expenditure budget in the amount of $115,000
8. Approved motion to authorize HRC to start the process of preparing engineered plans and specifications including the preparation of contract documents
9. Township Personnel Manual and Employee Handbook – REMOVED
10. Approved motion to hire Andy Reish, effective December 5, 2007, as Cable Administrator
11. Approved motion to enter into closed session at 8:40 p.m.
12. Approved motion to enter into open session at 9:15 p.m.
13. Approved motion adjourn regular meeting at 9:15 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 12/12/07

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: December 18, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of December 4, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Approval of 2008 Township Board Meeting Schedule
e. Approval of 2008 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule
f. Approval of 2008 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Schedule
New Business
1. Discussion regarding part-time Legislature
2. Sashabaw Plains Cemetery
3. Annual Work Permit for MDOT
4. Waterford Hill Road Racing Special Event
5. Fire Department Mutual Aid Agreements
6. Update and discussion of CIA

NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2008, FOR THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
To the qualified electors of the Charter Township of Independence, County of Oakland, State of Michigan.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP CLERK’S OFFICE, 90 NORTH MAIN STREET, CLARKSTON, MICHIGAN, WILL BE OPEN:
MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2007
FROM 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
LAST DAY TO REGISTER
FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING APPLICATIONS TO REGISTER TO VOTE OR TO REGISTER A CHANGE OF ADDRESS OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS IN INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP.
THE JANUARY 15, 2008 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN ALL VOTING PRECINCTS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING CANDIDATES FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Independence Township Clerk’s Office
90 North Main Street
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 625-5111
Published: 12/5/07

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Mr. Wagner called the November 20, 2007, meeting to order at 7:32 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Kelly, Wagner, Wenger, Rosso, Dunn
Absent: Travis
There was a quorum
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Public Forum
3. Approved the Agenda, as submitted
4. Approved the Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Special Workshop Meeting Minutes of November 1, and Regular Meeting Minutes of November 6, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Approval of Plante & Moran Engagement Letter
5. Public Hearing for 2008 CDBG Funding Application opened at 7:35 p.m. and closed at 7:36 p.m.
6. Approved motion to amend McLaren PUD to clarify definition of square footage
7. Approved motion to approve 2008 CDBG Funding Application
8. Approved motion to approve waiving of 2005 CDBG Funds
9. Approved motion to purchase new Senior Center vehicle from Midwest Transit Equipment with a base price of $38,968.00
10. Approved motion to hire William A. Bowman to the non-union position of Head of Circulation/IT Manager for Library
11. Approved motion to hire Christine Ritchie as Assistant Director of Assessing
12. Approved motion to adjourn regular meeting at 8:12 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 11/28/07

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston Michigan, 48346, to consider the following:
FILE PC #2006-024
William Beaumont Hospital, Eric R. Hunt, Petitioner
REZONING REQUEST IN CONJUNCTION WITH CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN
From: R-1A and OS-2 (Single Family Residential
and Office Service Two)
To: PUD (Planned Unit Development)
Intended Use: Beaumont Life Care Campus
Health Care Campus with Hospital, Medical Office Buildings, andAssisted Living
Parcel Identification Numbers: 08-17-300-006 (6875 Cranberry Lake Rd.), 08-17-300-007, (6861 Cranberry Lake Rd.), 08-17-300-008, 08-17-300-015, 08-17-300-016, 08-17-300-017, 08-17-300-018, and 08-17-300-059
Common Description: Approximately 63 Acres,
North of I-75 and West of M-15
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: December 4, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of November 20, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
New Business
1. West Oakland Pipeline Project ? Consumer’s Energy
2. MDEQ Agreement for connection to municipal water supply
3. Township Personnel Manual and Employee Handbook
4. Permission to hire Cable Administrator
Closed Session ? Pending Litigation (Beer vs. Independence Township)
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: November 20, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Rd, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of November 6, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Plante & Moran Engagement Letter
Public Hearing
1. CDBG 2008 Funding Application
Unfinished Business
1. Purchase of back-up generator
New Business
1. Amendment to McLaren PUD – ADDED
2. Approval of 2008 CDBG Application
3. Waiving of partial CDBG 2005 Funds
4. Permission to purchase Senior Center vehicle with CDBG Funds
5. Permission to hire Head of Circulation/IT Manager for Library
6. Permission to hire Assistant Director of Assessing
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: November 20, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Rd, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of November 6, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Plante & Moran Engagement Letter
Public Hearing
1. CDBG 2008 Funding Application
Unfinished Business
1. Purchase of back-up generator
New Business
1. Approval of 2008 CDBG Application
2. Waiving of partial CDBG 2005 Funds
3. Permission to purchase Senior Center vehicle with CDBG Funds
4. Permission to hire Head of Circulation/IT Manager for Library
5. Permission to hire Assistant Director of Assessing
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #07-0042 Bailey, Sandra, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY (LACKS MINIMUM ROAD FRONTAGE AT DELMAS RD.)
9121 Pine Knob Rd., 7.89 Acres, R-1R
08-10-278-009
Case #07-0043 Green, Linda, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 10? SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE PLUS 2? SETBACK VARIANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (ALREADY BUILT) ON NON-CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
4265 Meyers Rd., Lot 39, R-1A
Kleinsteuber Sub of Outlot A, Lake Oakland Hills
08-34-479-005
Case #07-0044 Bouscher, James, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD PLACEMENT VARIANCE, 6? SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE PLUS 1? 6? SETBACK VARIANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (ALREADY BUILT) ON NON-CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
4271 Meyers Rd., Lot 40, R-1A
Kleinsteuber Sub of Outlot A, Lake Oakland Hills
08-34-479-006
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Mr. Wagner called the November 6, 2007, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Kelly, Wagner, Wenger, Rosso, Dunn
Absent: Travis
There was a quorum.
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Public Forum
3. Approved the Agenda, as submitted
4. Approved the Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Regular Minutes of October 16, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Approval of Resolution Establishing an Election Receiving Board
5. Public Hearing for 2008 Budget opened at 7:37p.m. and closed at 7:39 p.m.
6. Approved motion to approve Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance Re-Enacting the Township Code
7. Approved motion to approve the Resolution Adopting Fee Schedule for the Code of Ordinances
8. Approved motion to adopt 2008 Budget
9. Approved motion to recommend issuance of liquor license for Market Caf? at 5736 Clarkston Road subject to final inspection
10. Approved motion to table purchase of back-up generator
11. Approved motion to repaint groundwater storage tank
12. Approved motion to enter into executive session to discuss legal opinion at 9:29 p.m.
13. Approved motion to enter into regular session at 10:05 p.m.
14. Approved motion to adjourn regular meeting at 10:05 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 11/14/07

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 2007-06
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on November 6, 2007, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees will consider adoption of an Ordinance to re-enact the Code of Ordinances for the Charter Township of Independence. A full copy of the Ordinance is on file in the Township’s Clerk’s Office for public review and inspection.
AN ORDINANCE RE-ENACTING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE, REVISING, AMENDING, RESTATING, RE-CODIFYING, AND COMPILING CERTAIN EXISTING ORDINANCES OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE. PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER OF AMENDING SUCH CODE; AND, PROVIDING WHEN SUCH CODE AND THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
WHEREAS, State of Michigan legislation empowers and authorizes the Township to revise, amend, restate, codify, and compile any existing ordinances and all new ordinances and to incorporate such ordinances into one ordinance in book form; and
WHEREAS, the Township Board has authorized a compilation, revision, and re-codification of the Ordinance Code of the Township of a general and permanent nature and publication of such Ordinance Code in book form; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to provide for the usual daily operation of the municipality and for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and general welfare of the municipality that this ordinance take effect at an early date.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
Section 1 of Ordinance. Purpose and Intent.
The present Code of Ordinances of the Township are inadequately arranged and classified and are insufficient in form and substance for the complete preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and general welfare of the municipality and for the proper conduct of its affairs. The State of Michigan legislation empowers and authorizes the Township to revise, amend, restate, codify, and compile any existing ordinances and all new ordinances not heretofore adopted or published and to incorporate such ordinances into one ordinance in book form. The Township Board has authorized a general compilation, revision, amendment and codification of the ordinances of the Township and publication of such ordinance in book form. It is necessary to provide for the usual daily operation of the municipality and for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and general welfare of the municipality that this ordinance take effect at an early date.
Section 2 of Ordinance. Short Title
This Ordinance shall be known as the ‘Code of Ordinances Adopting Ordinance? and may be so cited.
Section 3 of Ordinances. Adoption of Code of Ordinances
The code of ordinances of the Township as revised, amended, restated, codified, and compiled in book form attached hereto and incorporated herein, are hereby adopted as and shall constitute the ‘Code of Ordinances of the Charter Township of Independence, Michigan.?
Such Code of Ordinances as adopted in Section 1 shall consist of the following Chapters:
{See Attached and Incorporated Exhibit A, Table of Contents}
Section 4 of Ordinance. Penalty
Unless otherwise provided in the Code, a person convicted of violating this Code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be sentenced by the court for a period not to exceed 90 days in jail and/or ordered to pay a fine not to exceed $500.00.A person convicted of a violation of this Code which substantially corresponds to a violation of state law that is a misdemeanor for which the maximum period of imprisonment is 93 days, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.00 or by imprisonment for a period of not more than 93 days or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each act of violation and each day upon which any such violation shall occur shall constitute a separate offense. The penalty provided by this section, unless another penalty is expressly provided, shall apply to the amendment of any Code section, whether or not such penalty is reenacted in the amendatory ordinance. In addition to the penalty prescribed above, the Township may pursue other remedies such as abatement of nuisances, injunctive relief and revocation of licenses or permits.
Each act of violation, and each day upon which any such violation shall occur, shall constitute a separate offense.
Section 5. Code Additions or Amendments
Additions or amendments to the Code when passed in such form as to indicate the intention of the Township Board to make the same a part of the Code shall be deemed to be incorporated in the Code, so that reference to the Code includes the additions and amendments.
Section 6. Later Ordinances
Ordinances adopted after January 2, 2007 that amend or refer to ordinances that have been codified in the Code shall be construed as if they amend or refer to like provisions of the Code.
Section 7 of Ordinance. Repealer
Except for those ordinance adopted between January 2, 2007, and this date November 6, 2007, all prior ordinances pertaining to the subjects treated in such Code of Ordinances shall be deemed repealed from and after the effective date of this ordinance except as they are included and reordained in whole or in part in such Code.
Section 8 of Ordinance. Savings
All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they were commended.
Section 9 of Ordinance. Prior Ordinances Not Revived
The repeal provided for in Section7 hereof shall not be construed to revive any ordinance or part thereof that has been repealed by a subsequent ordinance that is repealed by this ordinance.
Section 10 of Ordinance. Severability
Should any section, subdivision, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance be declared by the courts to be invalid, the validity of the ordinance as a whole, or in part, shall not be affected other than the part invalidated.
Section 11 of Ordinance. Effective Date
This ordinance shall take effect upon publication in the manner prescribed by law.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Independence Township Clerk
Introduced: 10/16/07
Adopted: 11/6/07
Published: 10/24/07 and 11/14/07
Effective: 11/14/07

public hearing notice
charter township of independence
Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) requirements a Public Hearing will be held by the Charter Township of Independence on Tuesday, November 20, 2007, 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Rd., Clarkston to receive written and verbal comments regarding the Community Development Block Grant 2008 program year application in the approximate amount of $72,942.
David H. Wagner
Township Supervisor

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Date and Time: November 6, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road,
Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of October 16, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Resolution Establishing an Election Receiving Board
Public Hearing: 2008 Budget Hearing
Unfinished Business
1. Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance Re-Enacting the Township Code
2. Resolution Adopting Fee Schedule for the Code of Ordinances
New Business
1. Approval of the 2008 Budget
2. Preliminary approval of liquor license for Market Caf? located at 5740 Clarkston Road
3. Permission to hire Head of Circulation/IT Manager for Library
4. Purchase of back-up generator
5. Repainting groundwater storage tank
Closed Session ? Legal Opinion
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. _______
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on November 6, 2007, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees will consider adoption of an Ordinance to re-enact the Code of Ordinances for the Charter Township of Independence. A full copy of the Ordinance is on file in the Township’s Clerk’s Office for public review and inspection.
AN ORDINANCE RE-ENACTING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE, REVISING, AMENDING, RESTATING, RE-CODIFYING, AND COMPILING CERTAIN EXISTING ORDINANCES OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE. PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER OF AMENDING SUCH CODE; AND, PROVIDING WHEN SUCH CODE AND THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
WHEREAS, State of Michigan legislation empowers and authorizes the Township to revise, amend, restate, codify, and compile any existing ordinances and all new ordinances and to incorporate such ordinances into one ordinance in book form; and
WHEREAS, the Township Board has authorized a compilation, revision, and re-codification of the Ordinance Code of the Township of a general and permanent nature and publication of such Ordinance Code in book form; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to provide for the usual daily operation of the municipality and for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and general welfare of the municipality that this ordinance take effect at an early date.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
Section 1 of Ordinance. Purpose and Intent.
The present Code of Ordinances of the Township are inadequately arranged and classified and are insufficient in form and substance for the complete preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and general welfare of the municipality and for the proper conduct of its affairs. The State of Michigan legislation empowers and authorizes the Township to revise, amend, restate, codify, and compile any existing ordinances and all new ordinances not heretofore adopted or published and to incorporate such ordinances into one ordinance in book form. The Township Board has authorized a general compilation, revision, amendment and codification of the ordinances of the Township and publication of such ordinance in book form. It is necessary to provide for the usual daily operation of the municipality and for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and general welfare of the municipality that this ordinance take effect at an early date.
Section 2 of Ordinance. Short Title
This Ordinance shall be known as the ‘Code of Ordinances Adopting Ordinance? and may be so cited.
Section 3 of Ordinances. Adoption of Code of Ordinances
The code of ordinances of the Township as revised, amended, restated, codified, and compiled in book form attached hereto and incorporated herein, are hereby adopted as and shall constitute the ‘Code of Ordinances of the Charter Township of Independence, Michigan.?
Such Code of Ordinances as adopted in Section 1 shall consist of the following Chapters:
{See Attached and Incorporated Exhibit A, Table of Contents}
Section 4 of Ordinance. Penalty.
Unless otherwise provided in the Code, a person convicted of violating this Code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be sentenced by the court for a period not to exceed 90 days in jail and/or ordered to pay a fine not to exceed $500.00.A person convicted of a violation of this Code which substantially corresponds to a violation of state law that is a misdemeanor for which the maximum period of imprisonment is 93 days, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.00 or by imprisonment for a period of not more than 93 days or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each act of violation and each day upon which any such violation shall occur shall constitute a separate offense. The penalty provided by this section, unless another penalty is expressly provided, shall apply to the amendment of any Code section, whether or not such penalty is reenacted in the amendatory ordinance. In addition to the penalty prescribed above, the Township may pursue other remedies such as abatement of nuisances, injunctive relief and revocation of licenses or permits.
Each act of violation, and each day upon which any such violation shall occur, shall constitute a separate offense.
Section 5. Code Additions or Amendments.
Additions or amendments to the Code when passed in such form as to indicate the intention of the Township Board to make the same a part of the Code shall be deemed to be incorporated in the Code, so that reference to the Code includes the additions and amendments.
Section 6. Later Ordinances.
Ordinances adopted after January 2, 2007 that amend or refer to ordinances that have been codified in the Code shall be construed as if they amend or refer to like provisions of the Code.
Section 7 of Ordinance. Repealer
Except for those ordinance adopted between January 2, 2007, and this date ________, 2007, all prior ordinances pertaining to the subjects treated in such Code of Ordinances shall be deemed repealed from and after the effective date of this ordinance except as they are included and reordained in whole or in part in such Code.
Section 8 of Ordinance. Savings
All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they were commended.
Section 9 of Ordinance. Prior Ordinances Not Revived.
The repeal provided for in Section7 hereof shall not be construed to revive any ordinance or part thereof that has been repealed by a subsequent ordinance that is repealed by this ordinance.
Section 10 of Ordinance. Severability.
Should any section, subdivision, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance be declared by the courts to be invalid, the validity of the ordinance as a whole, or in part, shall not be affected other than the part invalidated.
Section 11 of Ordinance. Effective Date.
This ordinance shall take effect upon publication in the manner prescribed by law.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Independence Township Clerk
Published: October 24, 2007

Independence Township
Public Hearing Notice
A Meeting Of
The Independence Township Board
Will Be Held At
The Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, Michigan
On: Tuesday, November 6, 2007
At 7:30 P.m.
Agenda:
2008 Budget
A Copy Of The Proposed Budget Is On File In The Office Of The Independence Township Clerk, 90 North Main Street, Clarkston, Michiga

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Mr. Wagner called the October 16, 2007, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Kelly, Travis, Wagner, Wenger, Rosso, Dunn
Absent: None
There was a quorum
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Public Forum.
3. Approved the Agenda, as submitted.
4. Approved the Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Special Minutes of September 12, 13, 17 and October 2, 2007 and Regular Minutes of October 2, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Approval of Interlocal Agreement for Ballot Layout and Coding Services with Oakland County
5. Public Hearing for Ordinance Re-Enacting the Township Code opened at 7:39 p.m. and closed at 7:45 p.m.
6. Approved motion to approve First Reading and adoption of an Ordinance Re-Enacting the Township Code
7. Approved motion to approve the updating of the Township Zoning Ordinances by Carlisle Wortman at a cost not to exceed $12,000.00.
8. Approved motion to table Resolution Adopting Fee Schedule for the Code of Ordinances
9. Approved motion to support a millage to preserve open space
10. Approved motion to set Halloween Hours at 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
11. Approved motion to form an IT Capital Project Subcommittee
12. Approved motion to adjourn regular meeting at 9:25 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 10/24/07

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #07-0037 Bourdeau, Robert, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD PLACEMENT VARIANCE FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (ALREADY BUILT)
7181 Hillside Dr., R-1A
Lakeview Heights
08-19-476-023
Case #07-0038 Jonna, Arkan (Rite Aid), Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR 2nd WALL SIGN
5751 Clarkston Rd., 2.04 Acres, PUD
Southeast Corner of Sashabaw Rd. and Clarkston Rd.
08-15-451-003
Case #07-0039 St. Croix, Lawrence, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 3?6? HEIGHT VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE ON NON-CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
9800 Hadley Rd., Lot 6, 4.94 Acres, R-1R
Irish Meadows
08-04-300-012
Case #07-0040 Nofar, Nick, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 15? TO REPAIR/CONSTRUCT ADDITION
8192 Fawn Valley Dr., Lots 32 & 33, R-1A
Deerwood
08-16-103-024
Case #07-0041 Burman, Brent, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 40?, SIDE YARD SETBACK OF 25? PLUS REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 35? TO DEMO EXISTING HOME AND REBUILD NEW HOME ON EXISTING FOUNDATION ON NON-CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
6469 Shappie Rd., Lot 19
Irish Meadows
08-04-300-002
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2007-009
The Rainier Group, LLC, Petitioner
REQUESTS SPECIAL LAND USE AND
CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL
For Hotel
Article XXVIII., Section 28.03.4 Motels and residence hotels providing temporary lodging.
Special Land Use Request: Hotel and 1 additional wall sign at Sashabaw Crossings.
Parcel Identification Number: 08-22-401-003 (Sashabaw Crossings Unit #3)
Common Description: North East Corner of Sashabaw Road and I-75
OS-2 Zone, 2.97 acres
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the October 2, 2007, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Kelly, Travis, Wagner, Wenger, Rosso, Dunn
Absent: None
There was a quorum
1. Opening Statements and correspondence
2. Approval of the Agenda, removing item e. under the Consent Agenda, Interlocal Agreement for Ballot Layout and Coding Services with Oakland County
3. Public Forum.
4. Approved the Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes of September 18, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Resolution for Charitable Gaming License for Clarkston Elementary Parent Teacher Organization
5. Approved motion to approve Resolution Amending Water and Sewer Master Plan
6. Approved motion to approve Second Reading and adoption of Keyholing Ordinance
7. Approved motion to approve distribution of Vision 2020 Master Plan for comment
8. Approved motion to approve Resolution for authority of approval of Vision 2020 with Charter Township of Independence Board
9. Approved motion to award 2007-2008 Safety Path Bid to Italia Construction in the amount of $562,315.85
10. Approved motion to table request for application of Parks and Recreation Access Grant
11. Approved motion to approve DPW Server Upgrade/Replacement
12. Approved motion to table Wireless Multipoint System
13. Approved motion support Oakland County proposal to local DPW’s ? Collaborative CMMS, CRM and Permitting Application
14. Approved motion to go into closed session at 10:07 p.m.
15. Approved motion to authorize attorney to proceed as instructed.
16. Approved motion to ratify Collective Bargaining Agreement
17. Approved motion to adjourn regular meeting at 10:52 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 10/10/07

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: October 16, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of October 2, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Interlocal Agreement for Ballot Layout and Coding Services with Oakland County
Public Hearing: Ordinance Re-Enacting the Township Code
Unfinished Business
1. Wireless Multipoint System
New Business
1. First Reading of an Ordinance Re-Enacting the Township Code
2. Resolution Adopting Fee Schedule for the Code of Ordinances
3. Ballot initiative for Greenspace
4. Approval of the 2008 Budget
5. Halloween Hours
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

ORDINANCE NO. 83A-07-06
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
TEXT AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance 83 of the Charter Township of Independence being the ‘Zoning Ordinance,? for the purposes of ADDING A NEW SECTION 5.32 TO ESTABLISH KEYHOLING AND OTHER LAKE ACCESS REGULATIONS IN THE TOWNSHIP, AND AMENDING SECTION 3.01 TO ADD NEW DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE TO SAID LAKE ACCESS REGULATIONS.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
The Zoning Ordinance of Independence Township, being Ordinance No. 83, is hereby amended to add the following new definitions of terms, which shall be inserted in the appropriate alphabetical position with all other existing definitions in Section 3.01:
‘Lake? shall mean a natural or man-made water body and includes navigable tributaries of a lake, such as canals, rivers and streams.
‘Riparian owner(s)? shall mean a person who owns fee title to property that adjoins or extends into a lake or water body.
‘Private access property? shall mean a site that is directly adjoined to and part of a single-family residential subdivision or condominium development and under the jurisdiction of a condominium association or subdivision association, which site is used, or proposed to be used, to provide water access exclusively to owners or occupants of residential units within the subdivision or condominium association.
‘Direct water access? shall mean the use of property that adjoins or extends into a lake for water access to the lake, either exclusively by the riparian owner of the property, or exclusively by the tenants of the owner of a single-family residential dwelling located on the property.
‘Keyhole water access? shall mean the use of property that adjoins or extends into a lakefor water access by owners or occupants of other property that does not adjoin or extend into a lake.
‘Public access? shall mean a site for water access provided by the State of Michigan or any political subdivision thereof, a commercial marina or other property owner for the use of the general public whether with or without charge.
‘Day useage? shall include the launching and retrieval of non-motorized watercraft capable of being hand carried from a site with no overnight in-water storage, anchoring or mooring of any kind, in addition to the temporary mooring of personal watercraft (as defined in the Marine Safety Act, Act 303 of the Public Acts of 1967, as amended) with no overnight mooring of any kind.
‘Water access? shall mean and include the launching, mooring and/or docking of watercraft.
‘Watercraft? shall mean a boat, pontoon, jet ski or other motorized craft for use on the water having a motor, engine or other machinery of more than five horsepower or the equivalent, and shall also mean and include a ‘personal watercraft? as defined in the Marine Safety Act, Act 303 of the Public Acts of 1967, as amended.
Section 2 of Ordinance
The Zoning Ordinance of Independence Township, being Ordinance No. 83, is hereby amended to add a new Section 5.32 to read as follows:
Sec. 5.32. Lake Access Regulations.
1. Purpose. To provide regulations to facilitate local lake and water resource preservation, in relation to watercraft access for private access sites and direct access waterfront lots, by recognizing that the intensity of use of certain watercraft particularly watercraft that are capable of high speed, production of wake, and/or the burning of petroleum products when used on the lake can create conditions amounting to a nuisance, impair important and irreplaceable natural resources, cause reduction in property values, and threaten the health, safety and general welfare of the public. To recognize that lakes, ponds and streams have finite capacities and to hereafter permit only water access to riparian owners, including associations of riparian owners through private or direct access sites, based on available shoreline, and as otherwise permitted herein. To prohibit the use of lakefront property for keyholing and support the integrity of the lakes and bodies of water within the Township and promote their ecological balance by limiting incompatible land use and artificial alteration of their established shorelines.
2. Keyhole Water Access Prohibited. Keyhole water access shall be prohibited, except as may be permitted and approved under subsections 3 and 4, below.
3. Special Land Use Approval for Private Access Property.
a. In any zoning district where a parcel of land is contiguous to a lake, special land use approval under Section 5.15 of this Zoning Ordinance is required, except as specifically exempted in subsubsections b. and c., below, to use all or any portion of such parcel as private access property.
b. Special land use approval is not required for property for the sole purpose of swimming and/or day usage.
c. Special land use approval is not required for direct water access from individual parcels occupied as a single family residence.
d. In addition to the application requirements for special land use approval under Section 5.15 of this Zoning Ordinance, in an application for special land use involving a private access property, wherein the use proposal includes either more than one single pier dock, or the overnight mooring, anchoring, or storage of more than two watercraft for each 100 feet of linear lake frontage, the application shall include information in the form of a plan setting forth the following:
(1) General descriptive and identification data shall include:
(a) Petitioner’s name, address, telephone number
(b) Preparer’s name, address, telephone number
(c) Title block
(d) Scale
(e) North point
(f) Date of submission and revisions
(2) Show reasonably measured gross size of the lake in acres or fractions of acres, including canals or tributaries.
(3) Show reasonably measured length of shoreline, in feet, of the subject property.
(4) Include a reasonably measured depth chart, showing contours of the lake at its bottom.
(5) Show all existing and proposed water access easements and other property interest(s) relative to the subject property.
(6) Show zoning and master plan designations, and uses where reasonably known, for properties with public access, direct water access and pre-existing keyhole water access for area(s) of the lake, or such portion of the lake as is determined by the Planning Commission, in its discretion, to be effected by the proposed private access property.
(7) Include a copy of the proposed use restrictions or related by-laws pertaining to the residential community, and a copy of any existing water access or use restrictions that are recorded with respect to the lake and binding upon the proposed private access property.
e. In addition to the standards and requirements for special land use approval set forth under Section 5.15 of this Zoning Ordinance, when reviewing a special land use request for private access property, the following standards and requirements shall also be applied:
(1) The proposed access and related uses proposed for the private access property shall not lead to conditions unreasonably limiting the access and use rights of existing riparian owners on the lake.
(2) The use of the proposed private access property shall not create nuisance conditions for neighboring property owners.
(3) The use of the proposed private access property shall not create unreasonable traffic congestion or unsafe traffic conditions in the surrounding neighborhood.
(4) The proposed private access property, and its proposed use, shall comply with subsection 4, below, and all other applicable laws and ordinances.
f. In addition to conditions of approval for special land uses under Section 5.15 of this Zoning Ordinance, and as may be otherwise allowed by law, if special land use for private access property is approved, the Planning Commission’s approval may include a restriction on the number or type of watercraft which can access the lake from the site and any other restriction which limits usage or water access not inconsistent with this Section.
4. Private Access Regulations.
a. Private access property must possess a minimum number of lineal feet of water frontage equivalent to the minimum lot width requirements of the underlying zoning. Frontage shall be measured in a straight line which intersects each side lot line at the waters edge.
b. In no event shall such parcel of land abut a man-made canal or channel, and no canal or channel shall hereafter be excavated for the purpose of establishing or increasing the water frontage required by this regulation.
c. Private access property, as provided for in and meeting the conditions of this Section, regardless of total area, shall not be used as a residential lot for the purpose of constructing a dwelling and/or accessory structure(s), or for any commercial or business use.
d. Private access property shall not be used for any commercial or business use, or for commercial or business water access purposes.
e. The owner(s) of property, intended to be used as private access property as part of a residential development project consisting of more than one housing unit, must record, as a condition of site plan, condominium plan, plat or building permit approval, restrictive covenants in the deeds conveying a residential unit that limits use of the private access property consistent with this Section and any approval under this Section. On any subdivision plat or master deed, the private access property shall be marked as dedicated only to the private use of the association of owners.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Prospective Application. Nothing in this Ordinance shall affect existing riparian or water access rights as such access exists on the effective date of this Ordinance, whether accomplished by direct, private, public or existing keyhole access.
Section 4 of Ordinance
Severability. If any section, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be declared to be unconstitutional, void, illegal or ineffective by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such section, clause or provision declared to be unconstitutional, void or illegal shall thereby cease to be a part of this Ordinance, but the remainder of this Ordinance shall stand and be in full force and effect.
Section 5 of Ordinance
Savings. Except as expressly set forth above, the Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired, or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they were commenced.
Section 6 of Ordinance
Effective. This ordinance shall be effective on the date provided by applicable law following publication.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
Introduced: 8/21/07
Adopted: 10/2/07
Published: 9/12/07 and 10/10/07
Effective: 10/18/07

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the September 18, 2007, meeting to order at 7:35 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, Wenger, Travis, Wagner,
Absent: VanderVeen, Dunn, Kelly
Also Present: Heenan (for VanderVeen)
There was a quorum.
Mr. Dunn arrived at 7:36 p.m.
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Approval of the Agenda, as amended
3. Public Forum opened at 7:38 p.m. and closed at 7:40
4. Approval of the Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of August 14, 2007 and September 4, 2007
b. Accounts Payable Check Run
c. Purchase Orders
Mr. Kelly arrived at 7:41 p.m.
5. Opened Public Hearing regarding the Water and Sewer Master Plan Amendment at 7:42 and closed at 7:50.
6. Approved motion to set a date for resolution of the Water and Sewer Master Plan Amendment.
7. Approved motion to approve the Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Independence Group Pension Plan lowering the age threshold to age 55, effective 9/19/07.
8. Approved motions to establish the 2007 millage rates.
9. Approved motion to participate with SMART’s Municipal Credit Program for transportation for year 2008.
10. Approved motion to purchase 2007/2008 John Deere 310J Backhoe/Loader.
11. Approved motion to purchase the 1986 John Deere Backhoe/Loader by the water and sewer department.
12. Approved motion to purchase the OCE Imagistics im6030 copier/scanner with Equipment Maintenance Agreement.
13. Discussion regarding census.
14. Approved motion to approve the minutes of August 21, 2007, with correction.
15. Approved motion to enter into closed session at 8:50 p.m.
16. Approved motion to reopen regular meeting at 9:00 p.m.
17. Approved motion to adjourn regular meeting at 9:01 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Published: September 26, 2007 Township Clerk

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: October 2, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.
(Regular Meeting)
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
Budget Workshop at 6:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of September 18, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Resolution for Charitable Gaming License for Clarkston Elementary Parent Teacher Organization
Unfinished Business
1. Water and Sewer Master Plan Amendment
2. Second Reading and Adoption of Keyholing Ordinance
New Business
1. Vision 2020 Master Plan Update
2. Bid Award for 2007 Safety Path Program
3. Request to apply for Access to Recreation Grant
4. DPW Server Upgrade/Replacement
5. Wireless Multipoint System
6. Oakland County proposal to local DPW’s ? Collaborative CMMS, CRM and Permitting Application
Closed Session ? Pending Litigation
Closed Session ? Collective Bargaining Agreement
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 83A-07-05 ORDINANCE CREATING STEEPLECHASE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
(Text and Map Amendment to Zoning Ordinance)
An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 83, as amended, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, for the purpose of classifying certain property situated in Section 15 of the Township to PUD, Planned Unit Development, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, and to provide regulations for the development and use of such property.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section One of Ordinance
The approximately 79.97 gross acres of property in Section 15 of the Charter Township of Independence, known as Parcel 08-36-300-006, 008, 010, 012, 013, 014, 015, 016, 017, 020, 021, 025 &026 and more particularly described on the attached legal description (the ‘Property), is hereby reclassified in the Zoning Ordinance and on the Zoning Map, from R1A Single Family Residential to PUD, Planned Unit Development, subject to and in accordance with this amendatory ordinance.
Section Two of Ordinance
This amendment to the Zoning Ordinance is approved subject to, and all development and use of the Property shall be under and in accordance with, the following:
1. Article XXV of the Independence Township Zoning Ordinance as amended.
2. The Site Plans for the Steeplechase Planned Unit Development, as revised to date, and only as approved by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees on the date of adoption of this Ordinance Amendment by the Independence Township Board.
3. The Development Agreement for the Steeplechase Planned Unit Development.
4. The Conservation Easement for the Steeplechase Planned Unit Development, preserving all wetlands, on the Property and shown on the approved Site Plans.
5. All Easements, Covenants and Restrictions approved by the Township.
6. Any and all conditions of the approval of the Independence Township Board of Trustees and Planning Commission pertaining to the Steeplechase Planned Unit Development as reflected in the official minutes of such meetings.
7. All applicable Independence Township ordinances.
8. Recordation with the Oakland County Register of Deeds Office of an Affidavit by the owner of the Property prior to the sale or lease of any portion of the Property, containing the legal description of the Property, specifying the date of approval of the Planned Unit Development, and declaring that all future development of the Property has been authorized, restricted and required to be carried out in accordance with this Ordinance.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Amended only as specified in this Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance shall remain otherwise in full force and effect.
Section 4 of Ordinance
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become effective eight (8) days from the date of publication, unless a notice of intent to file a petition requesting submission of this Ordinance to a vote of the Township electors is filed within seven (7) days of publication. If the notice of intent is filed within seven (7) days of publication, the Ordinance shall take effect thirty-one (31) days from the date of publication, unless a petition determined to be adequate by the Township Clerk is filed within thirty (30) days of publication. If an adequate petition is filed within thirty (30) days of publication, the Ordinance shall be submitted to a vote of the Township electors, and if approved, the effective date of the Ordinance to a vote of the Township electors shall be deemed adequate by the Township Clerk if it is signed by a number of registered electors residing in the portion of the Township outside the limits of cities and villages equal to not less than ten (10%) percent of the total vote cast for all candidates for governor at the last preceding general election at which a governor was elected.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence on the 21st day of August, 2007.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
INTRODUCED: 5/16/06
ADOPTED: 8/21/07
PUBLISHED: 5/24/06 and 9/12/07
EFFECTIVE:: 9/20/07
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT
Part of the Southwest ? of Section 36, Town 4 North, Range 9 East, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Being more particularly described as commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 36; thence North 87?50?46? East 336.07 feet along the South line of said Section 36 to the Point of Beginning; thence proceeding North 87?50?46? East 336.09 feet (as recorded) and North 87?50?46? East 336.11 feet (as measured) along the South line of said Section 36 to a point; thence North 01?43?54? West 355.95 feet to a point; thence North 87?50?46? East 140.00 feet to a point; thence South 01?43?54? East 355.95 feet to a point on the South line of said Section 36; thence North 87?50?46? East 1854.12 feet along the South line of said Section 36 to the South ? corner; thence North 01?43?27? West 1324.01 feet to a point; thence South 87?50?36? West 663.04 feet to a point; thence South 87?47?32? West 663.00 feet to a point; thence North 01?13?13? West 168.85 feet to a point; thence South 87?52?19? West 1339.12 feet to a point on the West line of said Section 36; thence South 01?28?38? East 831.87 feet along the West line of said Section 36 to a point; thence North 87?49?13? East 333.14 feet to a point; thence South 01?43?54? East 665.13 feet (as recorded) and South 01?43?54? East 661.29 feet (as measured) to the Point of Beginning. Containing 79.97 Acres (Gross Area). Reserved therefrom all easements and right of ways of record.

ORDINANCE NO. 83A-07-__
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
TEXT AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on August 21, 2007, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees authorized a First Reading of a Text Amendment to Ordinance No. 83, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance. A full copy of the Ordinance is on file in the Township Clerk’s Office for public review and inspection. The following is the proposed Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance 83 of the Charter Township of Independence being the ‘Zoning Ordinance,? for the purposes of ADDING A NEW SECTION 5.32 TO ESTABLISH KEYHOLING AND OTHER LAKE ACCESS REGULATIONS IN THE TOWNSHIP, AND AMENDING SECTION 3.01 TO ADD NEW DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE TO SAID LAKE ACCESS REGULATIONS.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
The Zoning Ordinance of Independence Township, being Ordinance No. 83, is hereby amended to add the following new definitions of terms, which shall be inserted in the appropriate alphabetical position with all other existing definitions in Section 3.01:
‘Lake? shall mean a natural or man-made water body and includes navigable tributaries of a lake, such as canals, rivers and streams.
‘Riparian owner(s)? shall mean a person who owns fee title to property that adjoins or extends into a lake or water body.
‘Private access property? shall mean a site that is directly adjoined to and part of a single-family residential subdivision or condominium development and under the jurisdiction of a condominium association or subdivision association, which site is used, or proposed to be used, to provide water access exclusively to owners or occupants of residential units within the subdivision or condominium association.
‘Direct water access? shall mean the use of property that adjoins or extends into a lake for water access to the lake, either exclusively by the riparian owner of the property, or exclusively by the tenants of the owner of a single-family residential dwelling located on the property.
‘Keyhole water access? shall mean the use of property that adjoins or extends into a lakefor water access by owners or occupants of other property that does not adjoin or extend into a lake.
‘Public access? shall mean a site for water access provided by the State of Michigan or any political subdivision thereof, a commercial marina or other property owner for the use of the general public whether with or without charge.
‘Day useage? shall include the launching and retrieval of non-motorized watercraft capable of being hand carried from a site with no overnight in-water storage, anchoring or mooring of any kind, in addition to the temporary mooring of personal watercraft (as defined in the Marine Safety Act, Act 303 of the Public Acts of 1967, as amended) with no overnight mooring of any kind.
‘Water access? shall mean and include the launching, mooring and/or docking of watercraft.
‘Watercraft? shall mean a boat, pontoon, jet ski or other motorized craft for use on the water having a motor, engine or other machinery of more than five horsepower or the equivalent, and shall also mean and include a ‘personal watercraft? as defined in the Marine Safety Act, Act 303 of the Public Acts of 1967, as amended.
Section 2 of Ordinance
The Zoning Ordinance of Independence Township, being Ordinance No. 83, is hereby amended to add a new Section 5.32 to read as follows:
Sec. 5.32. Lake Access Regulations.
1. Purpose. To provide regulations to facilitate local lake and water resource preservation, in relation to watercraft access for private access sites and direct access waterfront lots, by recognizing that the intensity of use of certain watercraft particularly watercraft that are capable of high speed, production of wake, and/or the burning of petroleum products when used on the lake can create conditions amounting to a nuisance, impair important and irreplaceable natural resources, cause reduction in property values, and threaten the health, safety and general welfare of the public. To recognize that lakes, ponds and streams have finite capacities and to hereafter permit only water access to riparian owners, including associations of riparian owners through private or direct access sites, based on available shoreline, and as otherwise permitted herein. To prohibit the use of lakefront property for keyholing and support the integrity of the lakes and bodies of water within the Township and promote their ecological balance by limiting incompatible land use and artificial alteration of their established shorelines.
2. Keyhole Water Access Prohibited. Keyhole water access shall be prohibited, except as may be permitted and approved under subsections 3 and 4, below.
3. Special Land Use Approval for Private Access Property.
a. In any zoning district where a parcel of land is contiguous to a lake, special land use approval under Section 5.15 of this Zoning Ordinance is required, except as specifically exempted in subsubsections b. and c., below, to use all or any portion of such parcel as private access property.
b. Special land use approval is not required for property for the sole purpose of swimming and/or day usage.
c. Special land use approval is not required for direct water access from individual parcels occupied as a single family residence.
d. In addition to the application requirements for special land use approval under Section 5.15 of this Zoning Ordinance, in an application for special land use involving a private access property, wherein the use proposal includes either more than one single pier dock, or the overnight mooring, anchoring, or storage of more than two watercraft for each 100 feet of linear lake frontage, the application shall include information in the form of a plan setting forth the following:
(1) General descriptive and identification data shall include:
(a) Petitioner’s name, address, telephone number
(b) Preparer’s name, address, telephone number
(c) Title block
(d) Scale
(e) North point
(f) Date of submission and revisions
(2) Show reasonably measured gross size of the lake in acres or fractions of acres, including canals or tributaries.
(3) Show reasonably measured length of shoreline, in feet, of the subject property.
(4) Include a reasonably measured depth chart, showing contours of the lake at its bottom.
(5) Show all existing and proposed water access easements and other property interest(s) relative to the subject property.
(6) Show zoning and master plan designations, and uses where reasonably known, for properties with public access, direct water access and pre-existing keyhole water access for area(s) of the lake, or such portion of the lake as is determined by the Planning Commission, in its discretion, to be effected by the proposed private access property.
(7) Include a copy of the proposed use restrictions or related by-laws pertaining to the residential community, and a copy of any existing water access or use restrictions that are recorded with respect to the lake and binding upon the proposed private access property.
e. In addition to the standards and requirements for special land use approval set forth under Section 5.15 of this Zoning Ordinance, when reviewing a special land use request for private access property, the following standards and requirements shall also be applied:
(1) The proposed access and related uses proposed for the private access property shall not lead to conditions unreasonably limiting the access and use rights of existing riparian owners on the lake.
(2) The use of the proposed private access property shall not create nuisance conditions for neighboring property owners.
(3) The use of the proposed private access property shall not create unreasonable traffic congestion or unsafe traffic conditions in the surrounding neighborhood.
(4) The proposed private access property, and its proposed use, shall comply with subsection 4, below, and all other applicable laws and ordinances.
f. In addition to conditions of approval for special land uses under Section 5.15 of this Zoning Ordinance, and as may be otherwise allowed by law, if special land use for private access property is approved, the Planning Commission’s approval may include a restriction on the number or type of watercraft which can access the lake from the site and any other restriction which limits usage or water access not inconsistent with this Section.
4. Private Access Regulations.
a. Private access property must possess a minimum number of lineal feet of water frontage equivalent to the minimum lot width requirements of the underlying zoning. Frontage shall be measured in a straight line which intersects each side lot line at the waters edge.
b. In no event shall such parcel of land abut a man-made canal or channel, and no canal or channel shall hereafter be excavated for the purpose of establishing or increasing the water frontage required by this regulation.
c. Private access property, as provided for in and meeting the conditions of this Section, regardless of total area, shall not be used as a residential lot for the purpose of constructing a dwelling and/or accessory structure(s), or for any commercial or business use.
d. Private access property shall not be used for any commercial or business use, or for commercial or business water access purposes.
e. The owner(s) of property, intended to be used as private access property as part of a residential development project consisting of more than one housing unit, must record, as a condition of site plan, condominium plan, plat or building permit approval, restrictive covenants in the deeds conveying a residential unit that limits use of the private access property consistent with this Section and any approval under this Section. On any subdivision plat or master deed, the private access property shall be marked as dedicated only to the private use of the association of owners.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Prospective Application. Nothing in this Ordinance shall affect existing riparian or water access rights as such access exists on the effective date of this Ordinance, whether accomplished by direct, private, public or existing keyhole access.
Section 4 of Ordinance
Severability. If any section, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be declared to be unconstitutional, void, illegal or ineffective by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such section, clause or provision declared to be unconstitutional, void or illegal shall thereby cease to be a part of this Ordinance, but the remainder of this Ordinance shall stand and be in full force and effect.
Section 5 of Ordinance
Savings. Except as expressly set forth above, the Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired, or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they were commenced.
Section 6 of Ordinance
Effective. This ordinance shall be effective on the date provided by applicable law following publication.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
Published: 9/12/07

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Clerk VanderVeen called the September 4, 2007, meeting to order at 7:35 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Approved motion to appoint Mr. Travis to chair the meeting
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wenger, Dunn, Rosso, Kelly, Travis
Absent: Wagner
There was a quorum
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Approved the Agenda, as amended and submitted
3. Public Forum opened at 7:40 p.m. and closed at 7:45 p.m.
4. Approved the Consent Agenda, as amended
a. Accounts Payable Check Run
b Purchase Orders
5. Opened Public Hearing regarding Waldon Woods Street Lighting at 7:45 p.m. and closed at 7:46 p.m.
6. Opened Public Hearing regarding Truth in Taxation at 7:47 p.m. and closed at 8:04 p.m.
7. Approved motion to purchase seven computers, necessary hardware and installation for a total of $10,135.85, from Tech Resources to implement the paperless agenda process
8. Approved motion to keep the status quo with respect to health care benefits for the non-union employees until such time as the board readdresses this issue.
9. Approved motion to accept Resolution and move forward with the Waldon Woods Street Lighting
10. Approved motion for the acquisition of a portable load bank for $12,032.00
11. Approved motion to purchase the Hydraulic Valve Exercising Machine known as the Spin Doctor for $49,695.00 with shipping, purchased from Lewis Municipal Sales
12. Approved motion to purchase the 1987 Used Aerial Lift Truck from Cannon Equipment for the cost of $13,500.00
13. Approved motion to purchase 3.01 acres of property on Ortonville Road, South of Rattalee Lake Road, as part of the Fire Department’s strategic planning process.
14. Approved motion that the Township’s representatives take all steps necessary to effectuate the transfer of the property.
15. Approved motion to authorize the fund balance transfer to fund 206-336-980-000 for the purpose of effectuating the purchase.
16. Approved motion to hire Beverly Shaver as the Assessor at a salary of $68,500.00, with no car allowance and with an official starting date of 9/4/07.
17. Approved motion to table the proposed Amendment to the Pension Plan
18. Approved motion to enter into Closed Session at 9:55 p.m.
19. Approved motion to re-enter into Open Session at 10:50 p.m.
20. Approved motion to authorize the attorney to proceed as discussed in closed session.
21. Approved motion to adjourn at 10:51 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Published: 9/12/07 Township Clerk

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #07-0032 Schuricht, Philip, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 6? FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT COVERED FRONT PORCH ADDITION
4460 Oakvista Ave., Lots 41 & 42, R-1A
Drayton Highlands
08-34-401-021
Case #07-0033 Nelson, Ryan and Lindsay, Petitioners
APPLICANT REQUESTS 40? REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE, PLUS FRONT YARD PLACEMENT VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT GARAGE ON NON-CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
4962 Harvard E. Ave., Lot 53, R-1A
Round Lake Woods
08-01-352-008
Case #07-0034 Fyda, Anthony, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY (LACKS MINIMUM WIDTH AT THE SETBACK LINE)
7865 Woodview Dr., Lot 58, R-1C
Clarkston Ranch Estates No 2
08-13-204-010
Case #07-0035 Bogart, Dennis and Engler, Samuel, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTIES (LACKS MINIMUM WIDTH AT THE FRONT SETBACK LINE)
6010 Mary Sue St., R-1A, 08-26-176-007
6100 Mary Sue St., 3.56 Acres, R-1A, 08-26-176-001
Mary Sue St., 5.05 Acres, R-1A, 08-26-176-006
Case #07-0036 Weisberger, Paul, Petitioner
APPLICANT IS MAKING A REQUEST FOR AN INTERPRETATION THAT ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION?16.02 ALLOWS A SMALL SIT DOWN RESTAURANT IN THE C-1 DISTRICT AS AN ACCESSORY OR PERMITTED USE CONNECTED TO’AND PART OF A SPECIALTY FOODS GROCERY STORE AND/OR A USE VARIANCE TO ALLOW SAID ACCESSORY USE
5720-5756 Clarkston Rd., 4.93 Acres, C-1
Clarkston Square, LLC
08-15-401-010
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, September 13, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2007-012
TEXT AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE #83
AN ORDINANCE RE-ENACTING ZONING ORDINANCE #83 FOR THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE, REVISING, AMENDING, RESTATING, RE-CODIFYING, AND COMPILING EXISTING ORDINANCE PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE. PROVIDING FOR ASSIGNMENT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO A CHAPTER OF THE CODE; AND, PROVIDING WHEN SUCH CODE AND THE RE-ENACTED ZONING ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT a copy of the proposed ordinance amendment may be examined at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES
The Board of the Charter Township of Independence will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of .0219 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied in 2007.
The hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI, 48346.
The date and location of the meeting to take action on the proposed additional millage will be announced at this public meeting.
If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 2.2% over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved, the operating revenue will increase by 1.48% over the preceding year’s operating revenue.
The taxing unit publishing this notice and identified below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate.
This notice is published by:
Charter Township of Independence
Clerk’s Office
90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 625-5111
Published: 9/29/07

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, September 13, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2007-011
Earl Daup Signs LTD, Petitioner
REQUESTS SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
Chase Banking Center ? Additional wall sign
Section 5.04., 5.a.,(1)
Special Land Use Request: One Additional Wall Sign for Chase Banking Center
(Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District)
Parcel Identification Number: 08-27-300-023 (08-27-300-013)

Common Description: 5541 Sashabaw Rd.
North West Corner of Sashabaw Road and Maybee Road
Part of 3.43 Acres, C-2 Zoning
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
(Proposed Amendment Water and Sewer Master Plan)
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, will be holding a public hearing and accepting public comments regarding proposed amendments to the Charter Township of Independence Water Distribution System and Sanitary Sewer System Master Plan to modify the boundaries of the Water and/or sewer district lines to include the following areas north of the intersection of Clarkston Road and Sashabaw Road:

The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 18, 2007, at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346. Information concerning this matter may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk at the Township Hall, 90 North Main Street, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, during business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: September 4, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of August 21, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Renewal of Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority (Liability) Insurance
Public Hearing
1. Waldon Woods Street Lighting Improvement and Special Assessment
2. Truth in Taxation Hearing – Increasing Property Taxes
New Business
1. Presentation by Tech Resources regarding paperless agendas
2. Non-Union Blue Cross coverage
3. Waldon Woods Street Lighting Improvement and Special Assessment
4. DPW 2007 Equipment Purchase
5. Fire Department property purchase
6. Permission to hire Assessor
Closed Session ? Patience Beer vs. Independence Township
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, September 13, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2007-009
Rainer Group, LLC, Petitioner
REQUESTS SPECIAL LAND USE AND APPROVAL For Hotel
Article XXVIII., Section 28.03.4 Motels and residence hotels providing temporary lodging.
And
For one (1) additional Wall Sign
Article V., Section 5.04.5.a.1
Special Land Use Request: Hotel and 1 additional wall sign at Sashabaw Crossings.

Parcel Identification Number: 08-22-401-003 (Sashabaw Crossings Unit #3)

Common Description: North East Corner of Sashabaw Road and I-75
OS-2 Zone, 2.97 acres
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Mr. Wagner called the August 7, 2007, meeting to order at 7:32 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Kelly, Travis, Wagner, Wenger, Rosso, Dunn
Absent: None
There was a quorum
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2 Public Forum.
3. Approved the Agenda, as submitted
4. Approved the Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes of June 14, 2007 and July 17, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
5. Approved motion to table Second reading and adoption of a Rezoning Request from R2A (Single Family Residential) to PUD (Planned Unit Development), proposed residential development on 79.97 acres (Steeple Chase) NE Section of Clintonville & Mann Roads
6. Approved motion to approve Second Reading and adoption of a rezoning request from ML (Limited Industrial to PUD (Planned Unit Development), 7824 Andersonville Road, (Gateway Square/Park PUD), 1+ acres, 08-31-376-017
7. Approved motion to hire Operation Specialist at DPW
8. Discussion of salary for three full time officials
9. Approved motion to increase budget for 2007 Fall Parks and Recreation Guide
10. Approved motion for budget adjustment to 2007 Budget for Transfer of funds to MERS
11. Motion failed to waive attorney/client privilege on Blue Cross Coverage for Trustees Report
12. Approved resolution setting public hearing for Waldon Woods Street Light Improvement and Special Assessment
13. Approved resolution establishing Section 125 Plan
14. Approved motion to award Clarkston Road widening project bid award to Washtenaw Inc. Maintenance Services
15. Approved motion to adjourn regular meeting at 9:10 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 8/15/07

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Date and Time: August 21, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road,
Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes
.7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of August 7, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Public Hearing
1. CDBG Reprogramming
2. Waldon Woods Street Lighting Improvement and Special Assessment
Unfinished Business
1. Second reading and adoption of a Rezoning Request (PC file #2005-017) from R1A (Single Family Residential) to PUD (Planned Unit Development), proposed residential development on 79.97 acres (Steeple Chase) NE Section of Clintonville & Mann Roads 08-36-300-006, 010, 012, 013, 014, 015, 016, 017, 020, 021, 025 & 026
New Business
1. CDBG Reprogramming
2. Waldon Woods Street Lighting Improvement and Special Assessment
3. Keyholing Ordinance
4. Discussion regarding status of full implementation of point of sale software
5. Budget Adjustment for legal

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 83A-07-04 AMEMDMENT TO ORDINANCE GRANTING THE GATEWAY SQUARE/PARK PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
(Text and Map Amendment to Zoning Ordinance)
An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 83, as amended, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, for the purposes of: (1) re-classifying certain property situated in Section 31 of the Township to PUD, Planned Unit Development, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance; (2) adding such rezoned property to the existing Gateway Square/Park PUD; and (3) providing amended regulations applicable to the development and use of such rezoned property and applicable to the existing Gateway Square/Park PUD.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
The approximately 8.96 acres of property in Section 31 of the Charter Township of Independence, having parcel numbers 08-31-376-029 and 08-31-376-030 and known as the Gateway Square/Park PUD, were previously re-classified in the Zoning Ordinance and on the Zoning Map as PUD, Planned Unit Development, subject to and in accordance with an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance adopted on June 15, 1999, inclusive of a Site Plan, Permit Conditions, Development Agreement and other documentation set forth in said amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, being referred to herein as the ‘Original Gateway Square/Park PUD Ordinance?.
The Original Gateway Square/Park PUD Ordinance is hereby amended to add and include the approximately 1.12 acres of property in Section 31 of Independence Township, having parcels number 08-31-376-017 and more particularly described in the attached Rezoned Property Description Exhibit (being referred to herein as the ‘Andersonville Acres Property?), and said property is hereby re-classified in the zoning ordinance and on the zoning map from ML to PUD, Planned Unit Development, subject to and in accordance with this amendatory ordinance.
Section 2 of Ordinance
This amendment to the Original Gateway Square/Park PUD Ordinance is granted subject to, and all development and use of the properties described in Section 1 of this Ordinance, above, shall be subject to and in conformity with the following:
(A) Article XXV of the Independence Township Zoning Ordinance, as amended.
(B) The Site Plans referenced in the Original Gateway Square/Park PUD Ordinance and the added Site Plans for the Andersonville Acres Property, dated February 22, 1994, each as revised and approved by the Township to the date of adoption of this Ordinance.
(C) The Permit Conditions for the Gateway Square/Park PUD, as amended by the First and Second Amendments thereto.
(D) The Development Agreement for the Gateway Square/Park Planned Unit Development, dated June 13, 2000, as amended by the First and Second Amendments thereto.
(E) The Original Gateway Square/Park PUD Ordinance, as amended hereby.
(F) Any and all conditions of the approval of the Independence Township Board of Trustees pertaining to the Gateway Square/Park PUD, as reflected in the official minutes of such meetings.
(G) Recordation with the Oakland County Register of Deeds office of an Affidavit by the owner containing the legal description of the property, specifying the date of approval of the amendments to the Gateway Square/Park PUD and adoption of this Ordinance, and declaring that all future development of the property has been authorized, restricted and required to be carried out only in accordance with this Ordinance.
(H) All applicable Township ordinances and all Township design standards.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Amended only as specified in this Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, including without limitation the Original Gateway Square Park PUD Ordinance, shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4 of Ordinance
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become effective eight (8) days from the date of publication, unless a notice of intent to file a petition requesting submission of this Ordinance to a vote of the Township electors is filed within seven (7) days of publication. If the notice of intent is filed within seven (7) days of publication, the Ordinance shall take effect thirty-one (31) days from the date of publication, unless a petition determined to be adequate by the Township Clerk is filed within thirty (30) days of publication. If an adequate petition is filed within thirty (30) days of publication, the Ordinance shall be submitted to a vote of the Township electors, and if approved, the effective date of the Ordinance to a vote of the Township electors shall be deemed adequate by the Township Clerk if it is signed by a number of registered electors residing in the portion of the Township outside the limits of cities and villages equal to not less than fifteen (15%) percent of the total vote cast for all candidates for governor at the last preceding general election at which a governor was elected.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence on August 7, 2007.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
INTRODUCED: 5/18/04
ADOPTED: 8/7/07
PUBLISHED: 8/15/07
EFFECTIVE: 8/23/07
REZONED PROPERTY DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT
T4N, R9E, SEC 31 PART OF SW ? BEG AT PT DIST S 88-23-00 E 1153.21 FT & N 02-18-15 E 192.62 FT & N 84-24-40 E 545 FT & ALG CURVE TO LEFT, RAD 746.45 FT, CHORD BEARS N 79-14-00 E 134.73 FT. DIST OF 134.91 FT FROM SW SEC COR, TH N 09-40-35 W 318.43 FT, TH N 75-38-16 E 195.65 FT, TH S 09-40-35 E 303 FT, TH S 70-49-40 W 155.48 FT, TH ALG CURVE TO RIGHT, RAD 746.45 FT. CHORD BEARS S 72-26-32 W 42.05 FT DIST OF 42.06 FT TO BEG EXC THAT PART TAKEN FOR WIDENING OF ANDERSONVILLE RD. 1.12 ACRES

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #07-0029 Tedder, James, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUEST FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 31? AND SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 6? TO CONSTRUCT SECOND STORY ADDITION AND ATTACHED GARAGE ON NON-CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
4900 Lakeview Blvd., Lots 30 & 31, R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club Sub No. 2
08-13-106-046
Case #07-0030 Scott, Brian, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUEST SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 20? PLUS HEIGHT VARIANCE OF 4?3? TO CONSTRUCT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
10346 Horseshoe Circle, Lot 5, R-1R
Equestrian Lake Village
08-03-101-005
Case #07-0031 Floyd, Kevin (SignArt) for CVS/pharmacy, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR 2nd WALL SIGN
5756 Clarkston Rd., C-1
Northeast Corner of Sashabaw Rd. and Clarkston Rd.
08-15-401-010
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE – CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) requirements a Public Hearing will be held by the Charter Township of Independence on Tuesday, August 7, 2007, 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Rd, Clarkston to receive written and verbal comments regarding the reprogramming of federal CDBG funds as follows:
Existing – 2005 Program Year Proposed – 2005 Program Year
Activity Number 731696 Activity Number 731696
Activity Senior Center Activity Senior Center
Amount ($37,200.00) Amount ($37,200.00)
Existing – 2006 Program Year Proposed – 2006 Program Year
Activity Number 731696 Activity Number 731696
Activity Senior Center Activity Senior Center
Amount ($33,433.00) Amount ($33,433.00)
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE – CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF CLARKSTON
Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) requirements a Public Hearing will be held by the City of the Village of Clarkston on Monday, August 13, 2007, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 375 Depot Road, Clarkston to receive written and verbal comments regarding the reprogramming of federal CDBG funds as follows:
Existing – 2004 Program Year Proposed – 2004 Program Year
Activity Number 731696 Activity Number 731696
Activity Senior Center Activity Senior Center
Amount ($4,000.00) Amount ($4,000.00)
Existing – 2005 Program Year Proposed – 2005 Program Year
Activity Number 731696 Activity Number 731696
Activity Senior Center Activity Senior Center
Amount ($2,400.00) Amount ($2,400.00)
Existing – 2006 Program Year Proposed – 2006 Program Year
Activity Number 731696 Activity Number 731696
Activity Senior Center Activity Senior Center
Amount ($2,800.00) Amount ($2,800.00)
Existing – 2007 Program Year Proposed – 2007 Program Year
Activity Number 731696 Activity Number 731696
Activity Senior Center Activity Senior Center
Amount ($4,400.00) Amount ($4,400.00)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2005-030
Realty Management Partners, Ryan Gunabalan, Petitioner
REQUESTS SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
For Community Wastewater Utility System
Zoning Ordinance 83, Section 5.18.11, Section 5.15
Special Land Use Request: Community Wastewater Utility System for Knob Hill of Independence (8 unit site condominium)
Parcel Identification Number: 08-14-476-020
Common Description: South side of Clarkston Road, west of Clintonville Road
8.62 Acres, R-1A Zone
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: August 7, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road,
Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of June 14, 2007 and July 17, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Correction to non-union benefits
Old Business

1. Second reading and adoption of a Rezoning Request (PC file #2005-017) from R1A (Single Family Residential) to PUD (Planned Unit Development), proposed residential development on 79.97 acres (Steeple Chase) NE Section of Clintonville & Mann Roads 08-36-300-006, 010, 012, 013, 014, 015, 016, 017, 020, 021, 025 & 026
2. Second Reading and adoption of a rezoning request from ML (Limited Industrial) to PUD (Planned Unit Development), 7824 Andersonville Road, (Gateway Square/Park PUD), 1+ acres, 08-31-376-017
New Business
1. Permission to hire Operation Specialist
2. Clarification of motion for salary/benefits for the three elected full-time employees
3. 2007 Fall Parks and Recreation Guide
4. Modification of OPEB Resolutions and budget adjustment for OPEB
5. Blue Cross coverage for Trustee
6. Resolution Setting Public Hearing for Waldon Woods Street Lighting Improvement and Special Assessment
7. Resolution establishing Section 125 Plan

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Mr. Wagner called the July 17, 2007, meeting to order at 7:34 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Kelly, Travis, Wagner, Wenger, Rosso, Dunn
Absent: None
There was a quorum
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Public Forum
3. Approved the Agenda, as submitted
4. Approved the Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes of July 3, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
5. Approved motion to approve purchase of two vehicles for the Building Department.
6. Approved motion to authorize the Fire Department Chief to change EMS billing Company from Accumed to Parastar and acquire Zoll Electronic EMS Reporting System
7. Approved motion to approve the recommended salary increases for department heads and non union
8. Approved motion to freeze salary of part-time elected Trustees
9. Approved motion to increase salary of full-time elected officials at 2% with 1% contribution to health care
10. Approved motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 7/25/07

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2006-011
TEXT AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE #83
PROPOSED KEYHOLING ORDINANCE
Article V, General Provisions to add Section 5.32 to the Township Zoning Ordinance to establish keyholing and other lake access regulations in the Township, and to define the terms used in such regulations
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE ORDINANCE MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Mr. Wagner called the July 3, 2007, meeting to order at 7:28 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Kelly, Travis, Wagner
Absent: Wenger, Rosso, Dunn
There was a quorum
1 Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Public Forum.
3. Approved the Agenda, as amended, adding Waiving of the Bid Procedure for the Senior Citizens Center under Old Business and removing the non-union compensation under New Business
4. Approved the Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes of June 19, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
5. Approved motion to Waive Bid Procedure for the Senior Citizens Center with David Belcher serving as general contractor
6. Informational discussion on 2010 Census
7. Approved motion to approve the use of $60,000 of tri-party money for the gravel on roads in the Township as outlined in the memo from RCOC, dated June 1, 2007
8. Approved motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 7/11/07

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2007-009
Rainer Group, LLC, Petitioner
REQUESTS SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL For Hotel
Article XXVIII., Section 28.03.4 Motels and residence hotels providing temporary lodging.
And
For one (1) additional Wall Sign
Article V., Section 5.04.5.a.1
Special Land Use Request: Hotel and 1 additional wall sign at Sashabaw Crossings.
Parcel Identification Number: 08-22-401-003 (Sashabaw Crossings Unit #3)
Common Description: North East Corner of Sashabaw Road and I-75
OS-2 Zone, 2.97 acres
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: July 17, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of July 3, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Building permit fee schedule update
New Business
1. Vehicle purchase for Safety Path
2. Vehicle purchase for Building Department
3. Change in EMS Billing Agent / Digital EMS Reporting System
4. Non-Union wages and benefits

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #07-0026 Lacey, Paul, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 25? REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION (REPLACE EXISTING PORCH)
6464 Olympus Dr., Lot 157, R-1A
Waterford Hill Manor No. 1
08-32-426-005
Case #07-0027 Waitkus, Gilbert, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO BUILD (REPLACE EXISTING) HOME ON NON-CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
5247 Woodlane Rd., Lot 25, R-1A
Supervisor’s Plat No. 2
08-02-452-003
Case #07-0028 Beck, Tricia, A., Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 18? SETBACK VARIANCE ON THE EAST SIDE OF PROPERTY TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION
6805 Bluegrass Dr., 5.26 Acres, R-1A
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church
08-20-179-001
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 83A-07-02 TEXT AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance 83 of the Charter Township of Independence, as amended, being the ‘Zoning Ordinance,? for the purposes of: (1) amending Subsection 5.31.2 regarding the standards and procedures applicable to developments within the district; and (2) amending subsection 5.31.5.h(2)(i) regarding the review of proposed buildings exceeding the maximum permitted size in the district.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
Section 5.31.2 and Section 5.31.5.h.(2)(i) of Article V of the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 83, are amended to read as follows:
Section 5.31. Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District.
1. [Unchanged].
2.??’Applicable Area and Requirements of the Town Center Overlay District.
? a.??’The ‘Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District? (sometimes also referred to in this ordinance as the ‘Town Center? or ‘area?) encompasses the area as illustrated in the Sashabaw Town Center District Overlay Map which is attached as an amendment to and made part of the official Zoning Map of Independence Township.
b.??’All developments within the Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District shall be submitted for approval in accordance with the standards and procedures set forth in this Ordinance; provided, however, that all development of property within the Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District shall comply with the standards and requirements of this Section in addition to all other regulations under this Ordinance. The standards and requirements of this Section are in addition to and supplement all other regulations under this Ordinance, which remain applicable to the extent that they do not expressly conflict with the provisions of this Section. To the extent a Township official or body reviewing a plan or application under this ordinance determines in its discretion that a conflict exists between the standards under this Section and those of other sections of this ordinance, the standards under this Section shall apply.
3. [Unchanged].
4. [Unchanged].
5.??’Specific Design Standards Within the Town Center Overlay District.? ?
a.- g. [Unchanged].???
h.??’General Site Design and Architectural Guidelines for Non-Residential Uses.? Consistent with the intent and purposes of this section set forth above, it is the intent of the Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District to provide an environment of high quality and complementary building architecture and site design. Special emphasis shall be placed upon methods that tend to reduce the large-scale visual impact of buildings, to encourage tasteful, imaginative design for individual buildings, and to create a complex of buildings compatible with the Town Center’s streetscape.
(1)???[Unchanged].
(2)??’Building Massing and Form.? ?
(i)??’No individual building shall exceed 50,000 square feet in size. Existing buildings in the Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District and new buildings within the IOP District shall be excluded from this requirement. However, buildings greater in size may be permitted, provided the following minimum criteria are satisfied:
(a)??’Horizontal masses shall not exceed a height: width ratio of 1:3 without substantial variation in massing that includes a change in height and projecting or recessed elements.
(b)??’All buildings shall have variations in roof lines and roof treatment to reduce the massive scale of the structure and add visual interest. One (1) or more of the following measures shall be used: parapets of varied height, overhanging eaves, sloped or pitched roofs, front gable treatment, and/or cornice elements.
(c)??’The exterior of the building shall appear to have an abundance of individual uses through the inclusion of windows and varying architectural treatments, while the interior may consist of one (1) individual use.
(ii)???[Unchanged].
(iii)???[Unchanged].
(iv)???[Unchanged].
(3)???[Unchanged].
(4)???[Unchanged].
(5)???[Unchanged].
i.???[Unchanged].
j.???[Unchanged].
Section 2 of Ordinance
Except as expressly set forth above, the Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 3 of Ordinance
This ordinance shall be effective on the date provided by applicable law following publication.
CERTIFICATION
The foregoing ordinance was adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, at a meeting of the Board duly called and held on the 19th day of June, 2007.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: SHELAGH VANDERVEEN, Township Clerk
INTRODUCED: 3/20/07
ADOPTED: 6/19/07
EFFECTIVE: 7/5/07
PUBLISHED: 6/13/07 and 6/27/07

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: July 3, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of June 19, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
New Business
1. 2010 Census
2. Gravel road program
3. Non-Union compensation
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #07-0022 Hays, Diane, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 31? SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT NEW TWO STORY GARAGE (REPLACEMENT) ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
5403 Whipple Lake Rd., Lot 19, 1.90 Acres, R-1R
Supervisor’s Plat No. 7
08-11-100-019
Case #07-0023 Dula, Herbert, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR PLACEMENT OF ACCESSORY STRUCTURE IN FRONT OF HOME (ALREADY EXISTS)
6283 Maybee Rd., 28.19 Acres, R-1R
08-33-126-020
Case #07-0024 Duncan, Lynette, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY (LACKS REQUIRED FRONTAGE)
8997 Ortonville Rd., 10.71 Acres, R-1R
08-08-126-009
Case #07-0025 Borchardt, Douglas, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUEST VARIANCE TO BUILD TWO STORY ADDITION WITH WALKOUT BASEMENT ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD.
4661 Ennismore Dr., Lot 14, R-1A
Woodhull Lake Subdivsion
08-34-386-013
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Mrs. VanderVeen called the June 19, 2007, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Approved motion to appoint Mr. Travis to chair the meeting
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wenger, Dunn, Rosso, Kelly, Travis
Absent: Wagner
There was a quorum
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Public Forum
3. Approved the Agenda, as amended, adding an Executive Session regarding pending litigation
4. Approved the Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes of June 5, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
5. Presentation of Plante Moran 2006 Audit
6. Approved motion to approve Second Reading and Adoption, to Zoning Ordinance #83, Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District Amendments
7. Approved motion to approve 2006 Audit
8. Approved motion to approve Comcast Franchise Agreement
9. Approved motion to donate $1,000.00 from Independence Township to the City of the Village of Clarkston for the Depot Park Bridge project with a letter of understanding
10. Approve motion to refer and recommend keyholing ordinance to Planning Commission
11. Approved motion to approve the Application for Feasibility Study by Oakland County
12. Approved motion to approve fireworks at Clintonwood and Lake Oakland
13. Approved motion to approve fireworks at Pine Knob subject to proper submittal of application
14. Approved motion to enter into closed session.
15. Approved motion to approve Accounts Payable Check Run
16. Approved motion to enter the Judgment in Ringgenberger v Township
17. Approve motion to adjourn at 10:12 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 6/27/07

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: July 3, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of June 19, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
New Business
1. 2010 Census
2. Gravel road program
3. Non-Union compensation
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

PUBLIC NOTICE
Consumer Confidence Report with 2006 Water Quality Results was mailed June 15, 2007 to all water customers. If you do not receive your copy, you can pick one up at the Department of Public Works, 6050 Flemings Lake Road. Normal business hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. The report can also be viewed on the township website www.twp.independence.mi.us.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence

BOARD OF TRUS’TEES REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Date and Time: June 19, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6496 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum – Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes of June 5, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Pun
Presentation – Plante & Moran 2006 Audit
Old Business
1. Second Reading and Adoption of a Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance #83, Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District Amendments
New Business
1. Approval of Audit
2. Comcast Franchise Agreement
3. Consideration for a donation from Independence Township to the City of the Village of Clarkston for the Depot Park Bridge project
4. Proposed Keyholing Ordinance
5. Clarkston/Independence Township Application for Feasibility Study by Oakland County
6. Approval of fireworks at Clintonwood Parks
7. Approval of fireworks at Lake Oakland
8. Approval of fireworks at Pine Knob Golf Course
Executive Session regarding pending litigation (Ringgenberger v Township)
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP of INDEPENDENCE
Mr. Wagner called the June 5, 2007, meeting to order at 7:32 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Travis, Wenger, Dunn, Rosso, Kelly, Wagner
Absent: VanderVeen
There was a quorum
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Public Forum
3. Approved the Agenda, as amended, adding #1 under New Business
4. Approved the Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Purchase Orders
b. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
5. Motion to approve Resolution Granting Approval of a Uniform Video Service Local Franchise Agreement with AT&T Michigan
6. Motion to review the water and sanitary sewer plan modifications in the vicinity of the applicant and both sides of Sashabaw Road, North of Clarkston Road, up to and including St. Trinity Church
7. Motion to adopt Resolution to Declare Cessation of Use, and to Vacate and Abandon the Township Well Site in Hidden Lakes Apartments
8. Motion to adopt resolution to Vacate and Abandon. the Township Well Site in the Spring Lake South Subdivision
9. Motion to approve the Safety Path Department Director to purchase of a new truckster in an amount not to exceed $14,858.00
10, Motion to waive the bid procedure for the purchase of a truckster to make :a budget adjustment from the Parks and Rec Department to allocate $6,858.00, and that the Parks and Rec Department would transfer $8,000.00 to Safety Path
11. Motion to approve the liquor license transfer from the previous entity, operated as the Deer Lake Inn, to the applicant, Area 64, Inc.
12. Motion to nominate Alan Auglur to fill the term of Stanley Cool
13. Motion to approve an expenditure of $250,000.00 to be taken from the Township’s Fund Balance in the General Fund, transferred to a Capital Improvements Fund, which is where the money will come from for the purpose of construction of a building at Clintonwood Park to replace the existing building housing the senior center and to provide funds for the remodeling of the Carriage House.
14. Motion authorizing the Township’s Building Department Director, Dave Belcher, to oversee and take all action necessary to construct a building to replace the existing building housing the senior center at Clintonwood Park and to remodel the Carriage House
15. Adjourned Regular Meeting at 9:18
16. Motion to go into Closed Session at 9:20
17. Motion to come out of Closed Session at 9:50
18. Motion to authorize the Supervisor to sign the AFSCME Union Contract
19. Approval of the May 10, 2007, and May 17, 2007 meeting minutes, as amended.
20. Motion to Adjourn at 9;50
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 6/13/ 07

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
SUMMARY OF TEXT AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE
At its June 19, 2007, Regular Meeting, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees will consider adoption of Ordinance No. 83A-07-02, which is an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 83, the Zoning Ordinance, for the purpose of amending provisions regarding the standards and procedures applicable to developments within the Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District- The full text of this Ordinance is on file in the Township Clerk’s Office for public review and inspection. The following is a summary of the Ordinance
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE
Section 1. Section 5.31.2 and, Section 5.31.5.h.(2)(i) of Article V of the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 83, are amended to read as follows:
Section 5.31. Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District.
1. [Unchanged].
2. Applicable Area and Requirements of the Town Center Overlay District.
a. The ‘Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District? (sometimes also referred to in this ordinance as the ‘Town Center? or ‘area?) encompasses the area as illustrated in the Sashabaw Town Center District Overlay Map which is attached as an amendment to and made part of the official Zoning Map of Independonce Township.
b. All developments within the Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District shall be submitted for approval in accordance with the standards and procedures set forth in this Ordinance; provided, however, that all development of property within the Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District shall comply with the standards and requirements of this Section its addition to all other regulations under this Ordinance. The standard’s and requirements of this Section are in addition to and supplement all other regulations under this Ordinance, which remain applicable to the extent that they do not expressly conflict with the provisions of this Section. To the extent a Township official or body reviewing a plan or application under this ordinance determines in its discretion that a conflict exists between the standards under this Section and those of other sections of this ordinance, the standards under this Section shall apply.
3.-4. [Unchanged].
5. Specific Design Standards Within the Town Center Overlay District.
a.-g. [Unchanged],
h. General Site Design and Architectural Guidelines for Non-Residertial Uses. Consistent with the urgent and purposes or this section set forth above, it is the intent of the Sashabaw Town center Overlay District to provide an environment of high quality and complementary building architecture and site design. Special emphasis shall be placed upon methods that tend to reduce the large-scale visual impact of buildings, to encourage tasteful, imaginative design for individual buildings, and to create a complex of buildings compatible with the Town Center’s streetscape.
(1) [Unchanged]
(2) Building Massing and Form.
(i) No individual building shall exceed 50,000 square feet in size. Existing buildings in the Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District and new buildings within the IOP. District shall he excluded from this requirement. However, buildings greater in size may be permitted, provided the following minimum criteria are satisfied,
(a) Horizontal masses shall not exceed a height width ratio of 1:3 without substantial variation in massing that includes a change in height and projecting or recessed elements.
(b) All buildings shall have variations in roof lines and roof treatment to reduce the massive scale of the structure and add visual interest. One (1) or more of the following measures shall be used: parapets of varied height, overhanging eaves, sloped or pitched roofs, front gable treatment, and/or cornice elements.
(c) The exterior of the building shall appear to have an abundance of individual uses through the inclusion of windows and varying architectural treatments, while the interior may consist of one (1) individual use.
(ii)-(iv) [Unchanged].
(3)-(5) [Unchanged].
i.-j. [Unchanged].
Section 2. Savings
Section 3. Effective Date
SHELAGH VANDERVEEN, Township Clerk
Charter Township of Independence
Published: 6/13/07

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 83A-07-03 AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE GRANTING THE McLAREN HEALTH CARE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
(Text and Map Amendment to Zoning Ordinance)
An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 83, as amended, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, for the purpose of re-classifying certain property situated in Section 27 of the Township to PUD, Planned Unit Development, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, and to provide regulations for the development and use of such property.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
The approximately 77.993 acres of property in Section 27 of the Charter Township of Independence, having parcel numbers 08-27-251-003, 08-27-276-002, 08-27-276-004, 08-27-251-004, 08-27-251-009, 08-27-251-008, 08-27-251-005, 08-27-252-001, 08-27-252-003, and 08-27-252-004 and known as the McLaren Health Care PUD, and more particularly described on the attached legal description (the ‘Property?), is hereby reclassified in the Zoning Ordinance and on the Zoning Map, from IOP, Industrial Office Park, to PUD, Planned Unit Development, subject to and in accordance with this amendatory ordinance.
Section 2 of Ordinance
This amendment to the Zoning Ordinance is granted subject to, and all improvement and use of the Property shall be subject to and in conformity with, the following:
(A) Article XXV of the Independence Township Zoning Ordinance, as amended.
(B) The PUD Plans for the McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development, as revised to date, and only as approved by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees on the date of adoption of this Ordinance Amendment by the Independence Township Board of Trustees.
(C) The Permit Conditions for the McLaren Health Care PUD.
(D) The Development Agreement for the McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development.
(E) The Declaration of Covenants, Easements and Restrictions and Conservation Easement for the McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development to be submitted to the Township by the owner of the Property and recorded in accordance with the Permit Conditions and Development Agreement.
(F) Any and all conditions of the approval of the Independence Township Board of Trustees and Planning Commission pertaining to the McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development as reflected in the official minutes of such meetings.
(G) All applicable Township ordinances and all design standards for the Sashabaw Corridor Town Center Area of the Township, of which this Planned Unit Development is a part.
(H) Recordation with the Oakland County Register of Deeds Office of an Affidavit by the owner of the Property upon this Ordinance becoming effective, containing the legal description of the Property, specifying the date of approval of the Planned Unit Development, and declaring that all future development of the Property has been authorized, restricted and required to be carried out in accordance with this Ordinance.
(I) All applicable Township ordinances and all Township design standards.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Amended only as specified in this Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4 of Ordinance
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become effective eight (8) days from the date of publication, unless a notice of intent to file a petition requesting submission of this Ordinance to a vote of the Township electors is filed within seven (7) days of publication. If the notice of intent is filed within seven (7) days of publication, the Ordinance shall take effect thirty-one (31) days from the date of publication, unless a petition determined to be adequate by the Township Clerk is filed within thirty (30) days of publication. If an adequate petition is filed within thirty (30) days of publication, the Ordinance shall be submitted to a vote of the Township electors, and if approved, the effective date of the Ordinance to a vote of the Township electors shall be deemed adequate by the Township Clerk if it is signed by a number of registered electors residing in the portion of the Township outside the limits of cities and villages equal to not less than fifteen (15%) percent of the total vote cast for all candidates for governor at the last preceding general election at which a governor was elected.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence on May 17, 2007.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
INTRODUCED: February 20, 2007
ADOPTED: May 17, 2007
PUBLISHED: May 23, 2007
EFFECTIVE: May 30, 2007
REZONED PROPERTY DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT
LEGAL DESCRIPTION – OVERALL PARCEL
Part of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27, T.4N., R.9E., Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, described as:
Beginning at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 27; thence along the East-West 1/4 line of said section 27 as monumented, S88?23?42″W, 1330.17 feet to a found concrete monument; thence continuing along said East-West 1/4 line as monumented, S88?15?40″W, 1263.69 feet to the east line of Sashabaw Road (60 feet half width); thence along said east line, N01?07?14″W, 33.00 feet; thence leaving said east line, N88?15?40″E, 204.01 feet; thence N01?07?14″W, 165.01 feet; thence S88?15?40″W, 204.01 feet to the aforementioned east line of Sashabaw Road (60 feet half width); thence along said east line, N01?07?14″W, 542.32 feet to a point on the north line of Bow Pointe Drive (variable width); thence along said north line, N87?01?07″E, 114.97 feet; thence continuing along said north line, S81?43?07″E, 128.00 feet to a point on the north line of Bow Pointe Drive (70 feet wide); thence along said north line, N87?01?07″E, 131.01 feet; thence leaving said north line, N00?30?14″W, 364.60 feet; thence S86?49?46″W, 44.13 feet; thence N01?07?26″W, 236.65 feet; thence N88?17?07″E, 946.95 feet; thence N01?06?15″W, 503.95 feet; thence N01?25?43″W, 263.61 feet to the southerly line of Interstate-75 Highway (variable width); thence 922.16 feet along said southerly line on the arc of a curve to the left, having a radius of 5926.58 feet, a central angle of 08?54?54″, and a chord bearing S58?22?54″E, 921.23 feet; thence leaving said southerly line of Interstate-75, S01?35?00″E, 839.62 feet; thence 88.60 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, having a radius of 77.00 feet, a central angle of 65?55?51″, and a chord bearing S22?57?06″E 83.80 feet; thence N88?25?00″E 497.97 feet to a point on the east line of said section 27 as monumented; thence along said east line of Section 27, S01?35?00″E, 668.01 feet to the Point of Beginning; containing 77.993 acres more or less, and subject to easements and restrictions of record, if any.

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 2007-05 ORDINANCE ADOPTING DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR THE SASHABAW ROAD CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
An Ordinance to amend the Charter Township of Independence Ordinance Code to provide for the declaration of a public purpose for the Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority, and to further provide for the adoption of the Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE TOWNSHIP CODE:
Section 1 of Ordinance
A new Article V under Chapter 8.5 shall be enacted, reading as follows:
Chapter 8.5
ECONOMIC GROWTH PROMOTION
ARTICLE V.
DEVELOPMENT AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN
Sec. 8.5-61. Determination of Public Purpose.
Following a duly noticed public hearing on the Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority (referred to as ‘the Plan?), and having made the findings set forth below, the Township Board has found and determined that the Plan constitutes and seeks to accomplish a public purpose, and that the Plan is consistent with and seeks to accomplish the intent and purpose declared by this Board for the establishment of the Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority in Ordinance No. 06-01:
(1) The Tax Increment Financing Plan meets the requirements of Section 18(1) of Act 280 of the Public Acts of 2005.
(2) The Plan meets the requirements of Section 21(2) of Act 280 of the Public Acts of 2005, as amended.
(3) The proposed method of financing the development is feasible and the authority has the ability to arrange the financing.
(4) The development is reasonable and necessary to carry out the purposes of Act 280 of the Public Acts of 2005, as amended.
(5) The land included within the development area to be acquired is reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of the Plan and of Act 280 of the Public Acts of 2005, as amended, in an efficient and economically satisfactory manner.
(6) The Plan is in reasonable accord with the Master Plan of the Township.
(7) Public services, such as fire and police protection and utilities, are or will be adequate to service the project area.
(8) Changes in zoning, streets, street levels, intersections, and utilities are reasonably necessary for the project and for the Township.
Sec. 8.5-62. Approval of Plan.
(a) Premised upon the findings and determinations made in Section 8.5-61, above, and upon the further finding that pursuit and execution of the Plan appears to be in the best interest of the Charter Township of Independence, the Plan, dated October 23, 2006, as revised May 7, 2007, is hereby approved and adopted.
(b) No amendment of the Plan shall be effective unless and until submitted to and approved by the Township Board in accordance with the procedures set forth in Act 280 of the Public Acts of 2005, as amended.
Section 2 of Ordinance
Ordinance No. 06-01, adopted by the Township Board on September 19, 2006, and attached hereto as Exhibit A, shall be incorporated into the Township Code as Chapter 8.5, new Article IV., SASHABAW ROAD CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY. Sections 1 through 6 of Ordinance No. 06-01 shall be identified as Sections 8.5-55 through 8.5-60 in the Code.
Section 3 of Ordinance
If one or more sections, provisions, phrases or words of this ordinance are declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, provisions, phrases and words of this ordinance, which shall continue in full force and effect, and to this end, this ordinance is declared to be severable.
Section 4 of Ordinance
All proceedings pending and all rights and the liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they are commenced.
Section 5 of Ordinance
This ordinance shall be effective upon publication in the manner prescribed by law.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the ordinance set forth above was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting duly called and held on the 17th day of May, 2007.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence
Introduced: 5/10/07
Adopted: 5/17/07
Published: 5/23/07
Effective: 5/23/07

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the May 15, 2007, meeting to order at 7:40 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Wenger, Travis, Kelly, Dunn, Wagner
Absent: None
There was a quorum.
Approved motion to postpone meeting to May 17, 2007, due to power outage.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 5/23/07

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Mr. Wagner called the May 17, 2007, meeting to order at 7:36 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wenger, Dunn, Rosso, Kelly, Wagner
Absent: Travis
There was a quorum
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Public Forum
3. Approved the Agenda, as amended, moving #2 under Old Business to #1 and move Public Hearing to next item and remove #4 under New Business
4. Approved the Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes of May 1, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
5. Approved motion to recuse Kelly and Dunn from Second Reading and Adoption of McLaren Health Care Corporation
6. Approved motion to approve Second Reading and Adoption, Planned Unit Development, McLaren Health Care Corporation, Greg Lane, Petitioner, McLaren Health Care Village at Clarkston, Bow Pointe Drive, East of Sashabaw Road, 78 acres, IOP and OS-2 Zone, 08-27-251-003, 08-27-276-002, 08-27-276-004, 08-27-251-004, 08-27-251-009, 08-27-251-008, 08-27-251-005, 08-27-252-001, 08-27-252-003, and 08-27-252-004
7. Public Hearing on Reorganization – Professional Manager for Independence Township opened at 8:58 p.m. and closed at 9:12 p.m.
8. Approved motion to approve Second Reading and Adoption of the Ordinance Adopting the Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority.
9. Approved motion to approve Second Reading and Adoption, Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance #83, regarding Community Wastewater Utility Systems
10. Approved motion to approve Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 20 to establish regulations applicable to Community Wastewater Utility Systems
11. Update on Independence Township/City of the Village of Clarkston sharing resources
12. Approve motion to approve Capitol Improvement Plan with revisions
13. Approved motion to purchase new registration software for Parks and Recreation
14. Approved motion to approve Fund Balance Designation for OPEB
15. Approved motion to approve renewal of Fire Dispatch Contract with Oakland County Sheriff
16. Approved motion to approve sending letter to AT&T to accept agreement as complete
17. Approve motion to adjourn at 10:30 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 5/23/07

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
SUMMARY OF AMENDMENT TO CODE OF ORDINANCES
At its May 17, 2007, Regular Meeting, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees adopted Ordinance No. 2007-02, which is an ordinance to amend Chapter 20 of the Independence Township Code to add a new Article IV establishing regulations applicable to community wastewater utility systems. The full text of this Ordinance is on file in the Township Clerk’s Office for public review and inspection. The following is a summary of the Ordinance:
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE
Section 1. The Independence Township Code is amended by adding a new article to Chapter 20, to be numbered and headed ‘Article IV: Community Wastewater Utility Systems? and to include Sections 2061 through 20-68, which article and sections are summarized as follows
Chapter 20
UTILITIES
ARTICLE IV: COMMUNITY WASTEWATER UTILITY SYSTEMS
Sec. 20-61. Purpose and Intent. This section states the purpose and intent of the community wastewater utility system regulations.
Sec. 20-62. Authority. This section identifies the authority under which the Township adopts community wastewater utility system regulations.
Sec. 20-63. Definitions. This section defines the words and phrases used in the ordinance.
Sec. 20-64. Regulations. This section establishes the regulations, permits and approvals
applicable to the design, construction, installation, maintenance and operation of community wastewater utility systems in the Township.
Sec. 20-65. Standards and specifications; Requirements for approval. This section provides the standards, specifications and submission requirements for permits and approvals of community wastewater utility systems in the Township.
Sec. 20-66. Application review and approval. This section states the review and approval procedure for community wastewater utility system permits and approvals.
Sec. 20-67. Fees. This section provides for the application and review fees applicable to
proposals for community wastewater utility systems.
Sec. 20-68. Penalties and Enforcement. This section establishes the criminal and civil penalties and remedies applicable to violations of the ordinance.
Section 2. Conflicts & Savings.
Section 3. Effective Date.
SHELAGH VANDERVEEN, Township Clerk
Charter Township of Independence
Published: 5/23/07

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
SUMMARY OF TEXT AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE
At its May 17, 2007, Regular Meeting, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees adopted Ordinance No. 83A-07-01, which is an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 83, the Zoning Ordinance, for the purpose of establishing zoning use and site regulations applicable to community wastewater utility systems. The full text of this Ordinance is on file in the Township Clerk’s Office for public review and inspection. The following is a summary of the Ordinance:
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE
Section 1. Article III, Section 3.01, of the Zoning Ordinance of Independence Township is amended to add the following definition of ‘Community Wastewater Utility Systems or Systems?:
Community wastewater utility system. A facility which is owned by a non-governmental entity and is designed, constructed, operated and maintained to transport, collect, process, and treat sanitary sewage from more than one structure.
Section 2. Article V, Section 5.18, of the Zoning Ordinance of Independence Township is amended to add a new subsection 5.18.11, which new subsection is summarized as follows:
Sec. 5.18. Environmental performance standards.
1. ? 10. [Unchanged].
11. Community Wastewater Systems. This subsection establishes the zoning use, placement, landscaping, and site development regulations applicable to community wastewater utility systems.
Section 3. Conflicts
Section 4. Savings.
Section 5. Effective Date.
SHELAGH VANDERVEEN, Township Clerk
Charter Township of Independence
Published: 5/23/07

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #07-0017 Scott, Robert, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 30? FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY TO CONSTRUCT COVERED PORCH ON NON-CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
5795 Pine Knob Rd., 2 Acres, R-1R
08-26-326-008
Case #07-0018 Hilderbrand, Warren, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 28? SETBACK VARIANCE FROM BODY OF WATER TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION
6346 Simler Dr., Lot 14, R-1A
Deer Lakes Estates
08-30-202-010
Case #07-0019 Harless, Matthew and Rebecca, Petitioners
APPLICANT REQUESTS 7? FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT COVERED FRONT PORCH AND ADDITION
5128 Cecelia Ann Ave., Lot 36, R-1A
Sunshine Acres
08-35-177-004
Case #07-0020 Richardson, Linda, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 3? HEIGHT VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
5002 Pelton Rd., 14.9 Acres, R-1A
08-33-277-010
Case #07-0021 Earl Daup Signs LTD, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR 14.29 SQ FT DRIVE THRU PHARMACY WALL SIGN (ADDITIONAL SIGN)
6625 Dixie Highway (Kroger, Clarkston Oaks), C-3
08-32-201-010
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE
At its May 1, 2007, Regular Meeting, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees enacted Ordinance No. 2007-03, which is an ordinance to amend various sections of Chapter 20 of the Independence Township Code relating to the public water and sewer utility systems. The full text of this Ordinance is on file in the Township Clerk’s Office for public review and inspection. The following is a summary of the Ordinance:
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2007-03
Section 1 of Ordinance. Amends Chapter 20, Article II, Subsections 20-22(b), (g) and (h) of the Independence Township Code as summarized below:
Sec. 20-22. Fire hydrants.
(b)??’Permit to use.? This subsection is amended to provide for the deposit fee and inspection charge to be established by resolution of the Township Board from time to time.?
(g)??’Charge where unmetered.? This subsection is amended to provide for unmetered connection charges to be established by resolution of the Township Board from time to time.?
(h)??’Township use.? This subsection is amended to provide for Township use charges to be established by resolution of the Township Board from time to time.?
Section 2 of Ordinance. Amends Chapter 20, Article II, Section 20-23 of the Independence Township Code as summarized below:
Sec. 20-23. Water meters. This subsection is amended to establish regulations applicable to all bypasses and to delete the requirements for service line tees.
Section 3 of Ordinance. Amends Chapter 20, Article II, Section 20-26 of the Independence Township Code as summarized below:
Sec. 20-26. Capital connection charge. This Section is amended to provide for capital connection charges to be established by resolution of the Township Board from time to time, and to delete provisions regarding reductions in capital connection charges.
Section 4 of Ordinance. Amends Chapter 20, Article II, Section 20-27 of the Independence Township Code as summarized below:
Sec. 20-27. Collection of fees and charges. This Section is amended to establish criteria for an agreement in the event of financing water system connection charges and for the interest rate to be established by resolution of the Township Board. This Section is also amended to allow for special assessments related to the construction of water system extensions.
Section 5 of Ordinance. Amends Chapter 20, Article III, Section 20-36, Definitions, of the Independence Township Code as summarized below:
Sec. 20-36. Definitions. This Section is amended to define the terms ‘capital connection charge? and ‘residential equivalency unit/REU,? to delete the definitions of ‘capital benefit fee,? ‘capital charge,? ‘charges for sewage disposal services,? ‘lateral benefit fee? and ‘unit,? and to amend the definition of ‘hardship application?.
Section 6 of Ordinance. Amends Chapter 20, Article III, Section 20-38, subsection (c)(1) a., of the Independence Township Code as summarized below:
(c)??’Deferments. Subsubsection (1)a. is amended to provide for senior citizen and disability deferments based on income measurements in amounts established by state law.?
Section 7 of Ordinance. Amends Chapter 20, Article III of the Independence Township Code to delete Section 20-39 and re-number subsequent sections accordingly.
Section 8 of Ordinance. Re-numbers Chapter 20, Article III, Section 20-40 of the Independence Township Code and amends said section as summarized below:
Sec. 20-39. Lateral benefit fees. This Section amends the regulations regarding special assessments for the construction of sewer system extensions and laterals are amended.
Section 9 of Ordinance. Re-numbers Chapter 20, Article III, Section 20-41 of the Independence Township Code and amends said section as summarized below:
Sec. 20-40. Determination of capital connection charges. This section is amended to provide for per unit capital connection charges to be set by resolution of the Township Board, to provide for the establishment of residential equivalency unit charges, to provide for the financing of capital connection charges, and to provide for the adjustment of REUs.
Section 10 of Ordinance. Repealer.
Section 11 of Ordinance. Savings.
Section 12 of Ordinance. Effective upon publication.
SHELAGH VANDERVEEN, Township Clerk
Charter Township of Independence
Introduced: 3/20/07
Adopted: 05/01/07
Published: 05/16/07
Effective: 05/16/07

ORDINANCE NO. 2007-04
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
An Ordinance to: 1) amend Chapter 2, Article III of the Charter Township of Independence Code of Ordinances, to allow the Department of Public Works Director, and designated employees, to issue appearance tickets and citations under the Township Code of Ordinances; 2) to delete Chapter 1, Section 1-10 of the Charter Township of Independence Code of Ordinances, ‘General Provisions,? for the reason that it is duplicated in its entirety in Chapter 2, Article III, Sections 2-31 through 2-33; and 3) to repeal Ordinance No. 2006-02.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
The Independence Township Code is hereby amended to add authority to issue citations and by adding a new subsection (5) to Chapter 2, Article III of the Ordinance Code, Section 2-31(a), which shall read as follows:
Sec. 2-31. Authorization.
(a)??’Appearance tickets.? In addition to police officers, the following persons, being public servants of the township, are hereby authorized to issue and service upon persons appearance tickets and other citations with respect to alleged violation of ordinances and codes of the Charter Township of Independence in such cases as the designated public servants has reasonable cause to believe that persons have committed violations of an ordinance or code of the township:?
(1)-(4) [Unchanged].
(5) Director of the department of public works, and persons employed in such department designated in writing by the director and approved by the township board.
Section 2 of Ordinance
Chapter 1, Section 1-10 of the Charter Township of Independence Code of Ordinances is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Ordinance No. 2006-02, adopted by the Charter Township of Independence, is hereby repealed.
Section 4 of Ordinance
If one or more sections, provisions, phrases or words of this ordinance are declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, provisions, phrases and words of this ordinance, which shall continue in full force and effect, and to this end, this ordinance is declared to be severable.
Section 5 of Ordinance
All proceedings pending and all rights and the liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they are commenced.
Section 6 of Ordinance
This ordinance shall be effective upon publication in the manner prescribed by law.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
Charter Township of Independence
Introduced: 3/20/07
Adopted: 05/01/07
Published: 05/16/07
Effective: 05/16/07

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Clerk VanderVeen called the May 1, 2007, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Wenger, Travis, Kelly, Dunn
Absent: Wagner
There was a quorum.
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Approval of the Agenda, as submitted.
3. Public Forum.
4. Approval of the Consent Agenda:
a. Minutes of April 17, and April 24, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Approval of Clarkston Area Youth Assistance Committee
5. Discussion on Keyholing
6. Approved motion to approve terms of the Inter-governmental Agreement between the Independence, Springfield and Oakland County
7. Approved motion to approve and adopt Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2007-04, amending Chapter 2, Article III, Section 2-31(a) of the Independence Township Code and repealing prior unnecessary or inconsistent ordinances.
8. Final Report, Senior Citizen Center Makeover at South Sashabaw Elementary School
9. Approved motion to approve Resolution Adopting Rate and Fee Schedule for the Independence Water and Sewer System
10. Approved motion to approve and adopt Second Reading of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 20 of the Charter Township of Independence Code of Ordinances and adoption of Resolution to amend Water and Sewer Rates
11. Approved motion authorize Clerk to send letter to Comcast advising of deficiencies in Agreement
12. Motion to approve purchase of 16 computers and 1 Universal Power Supply for Library
13. Motion to adjourn at 9:21 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: May 9, 2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: May 15, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346

1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of May 1, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Public Hearing
1. Reorganization ? Professional Manager for Independence Township
Old Business
1. Second Reading and Adoption, Planned Unit Development, McLaren Health Care Corporation, Greg Lane, Petitioner, McLaren Health Care Village at Clarkston, Bow Pointe Drive, East of Sashabaw Road, 78 acres, IOP and OS-2 Zone, 08-27-251-003, 08-27-276-002, 08-27-276-004, 08-27-251-004, 08-27-251-009, 08-27-251-008, 08-27-251-005, 08-27-252-001, 08-27-252-003, and 08-27-252-004
2. Second Reading, Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance #83, regarding Community Wastewater Utility Systems
3. Second Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 20 to establish regulations applicable to Community Wastewater Utility Systems
4. Independence Township/City of the Village of Clarkston sharing resources update
5. Capital Improvement Plan
New Business
1. Purchase request for new registration software for Parks and Recreation
2. Fund Balance Designation
3. Renewal of Fire Dispatch Contract with Oakland County Sheriff
4. Replace Truckster Safety Path
5. AT&T Franchise Agreement

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 83A-07-03
AMENDMENT TO
ORDINANCE GRANTING THE McLAREN HEALTH CARE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
(Text and Map Amendment to Zoning Ordinance)
An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 83, as amended, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, for the purpose of re-classifying certain property situated in Section 27 of the Township to PUD, Planned Unit Development, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, and to provide regulations for the development and use of such property.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
The approximately 74.4 acres of property in Section 27 of the Charter Township of Independence, having parcel numbers 08-27-251-003, 08-27-276-002, 08-27-276-004, 08-27-251-004, 08-27-251-009, 08-27-251-008, 08-27-251-005, 08-27-252-001, 08-27-252-003, and 08-27-252-004 and known as the McLaren Health Care PUD, and more particularly described on the attached legal description (the ‘Property?), is hereby reclassified in the Zoning Ordinance and on the Zoning Map, from IOP, Industrial Office Park, to PUD, Planned Unit Development, subject to and in accordance with this amendatory ordinance.
Section 2 of Ordinance
This amendment to the Zoning Ordinance is granted subject to, and all improvement and use of the Property shall be subject to and in conformity with, the following:
(A) Article XXV of the Independence Township Zoning Ordinance, as amended.
(B) The PUD Plans for the McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development, as revised to date, and only as approved by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees on the date of adoption of this Ordinance Amendment by the Independence Township Board of Trustees.
(C) The Permit Conditions for the McLaren Health Care PUD.
(D) The Development Agreement for the McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development.
(E) The Declaration of Covenants, Easements and Restrictions and Conservation Easement for the McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development to be submitted to the Township by the owner of the Property and recorded in accordance with the Permit Conditions and Development Agreement.
(F) Any and all conditions of the approval of the Independence Township Board of Trustees and Planning Commission pertaining to the McLaren Health Care Planned Unit Development as reflected in the official minutes of such meetings.
(G) All applicable Township ordinances and all design standards for the Sashabaw Corridor Town Center Area of the Township, of which this Planned Unit Development is a part.
(H) Recordation with the Oakland County Register of Deeds Office of an Affidavit by the owner of the Property upon this Ordinance becoming effective, containing the legal description of the Property, specifying the date of approval of the Planned Unit Development, and declaring that all future development of the Property has been authorized, restricted and required to be carried out in accordance with this Ordinance.
(I) All applicable Township ordinances and all Township design standards.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Amended only as specified in this Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4 of Ordinance
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become effective eight (8) days from the date of publication, unless a notice of intent to file a petition requesting submission of this Ordinance to a vote of the Township electors is filed within seven (7) days of publication. If the notice of intent is filed within seven (7) days of publication, the Ordinance shall take effect thirty-one (31) days from the date of publication, unless a petition determined to be adequate by the Township Clerk is filed within thirty (30) days of publication. If an adequate petition is filed within thirty (30) days of publication, the Ordinance shall be submitted to a vote of the Township electors, and if approved, the effective date of the Ordinance to a vote of the Township electors shall be deemed adequate by the Township Clerk if it is signed by a number of registered electors residing in the portion of the Township outside the limits of cities and villages equal to not less than fifteen (15%) percent of the total vote cast for all candidates for governor at the last preceding general election at which a governor was elected.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence on May 15, 2007.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
INTRODUCED: 2/20/07
ADOPTED: 5/15/07
PUBLISHED: 5/9/07
EFFECTIVE: 5/17/07
REZONED PROPERTY DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT
LEGAL DESCRIPTION – OVERALL PARCEL
Part of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27, T.4N., R.9E., Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, described as:
Beginning at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 27; thence along the East-West 1/4 line of said section 27 as monumented, S88?23?42″W, 1330.17 feet to a found concrete monument; thence continuing along said East-West 1/4 line as monumented, S88?15?40″W, 1263.69 feet to the east line of Sashabaw Road (60 feet half width); thence along said east line, N01?07?14″W, 33.00 feet; thence leaving said east line, N88?15?40″E, 204.01 feet; thence N01?07?14″W, 165.01 feet; thence S88?15’40″W, 204.01 feet to the aforementioned east line of Sashabaw Road (60 feet half width); thence along said east line, N01?07?14″W, 542.32 feet to a point on the north line of Bow Pointe Drive (variable width); thence along said north line, N87?01?07″E, 114.97 feet; thence continuing along said north line, S81?43?07″E, 128.00 feet to a point on the north line of Bow Pointe Drive (70 feet wide); thence along said north line, N87?01?07″E, 131.01 feet; thence leaving said north line, N00?30?14″W, 364.60 feet; thence S86?49?46″W, 44.13 feet; thence N01?07?26″W, 236.65 feet; thence N88?17?07″E, 946.95 feet; thence N01?06?15″W, 503.95 feet; thence N01?25?43″W, 263.61 feet to the southerly line of Interstate-75 Highway (variable width); thence 922.16 feet along said southerly line on the arc of a curve to the left, having a radius of 5926.58 feet, a central angle of 08?54?54″, and a chord bearing S58?22?54″E, 921.23 feet; thence leaving said southerly line of Interstate-75, S01?35?00″E, 839.62 feet; thence 88.60 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, having a radius of 77.00 feet, a central angle of 65?55?51″, and a chord bearing S22?57?06″E 83.80 feet; thence N88?25?00″E 497.97 feet to a point on the east line of said section 27 as monumented; thence along said east line of Section 27, S01?35?00″E, 668.01 feet to the Point of Beginning; containing 77.993 acres more or less, and subject to easements and restrictions of record, if any.

ELECTION NOTICE
MAY 8, 2007 FOR
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
LAKE ORION SCHOOL DISTRICT
To the Qualified Electors:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Election will be held in
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
County of Oakland, State of Michigan
TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2007
THE POLLS will be open 7 o’clock a.m. until 8 o’clock p.m.
ALL POLLING PLACES ARE HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
BRAILLE AND AUDIO VERSIONS OF VOTING INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE
AT THE POLLING PLACES LISTED BELOW:

NUMBER POLLING LOCATION
12&15 BAILEY LAKE ELEMENTARY
8051 Pine Knob Road
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES:
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR LAKE ORION COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOUR YEAR TERM, VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN (2)
SHELAGH VANDERVEEN, INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP CLERK

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
90 NORTH MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 69
CLARKSTON, MI 48347-0069
WWW.TWP.INDEPENDENCE.MI.US
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Date and Time: May 1, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of April 17, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Approval of Clarkston Area Youth Assistance Committee
Unfinished Business
1. Sub-committee Update on Keyholing
2. Inter-Municipal Agreement – Softwater Village – Springfield Township/Oakland County Drain Commission.
3. Second Reading, Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2, Article III, Section 2-31 (a)
4. Final Report, Senior Citizen Center Makeover at South Sashabaw Elementary School
New Business
1. Comcast Franchise Agreement
2. Water and Sewer Rate Study
3. Request to purchase equipment for public computer lab for the Library.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston Michigan, 48346, to consider the following:
Wetlands File #W2007-003 McLaren Health Care, Gregory Lane, Petitioner
REQUESTS WETLAND AND NATURAL FEATURE
CONSIDERATION THAT IMPACTS APPROXIMATELY
1.61 ACRES OF REGULATED WETLAND FOR
THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION OF AN
AMBULANCE DRIVE AND PEDESTRIAN BOARDWALKS
Proposed Development – Health Care Campus with Hospital,
Medical Office Buildings, and Related Retail Uses
PC File #2006-001
70 Acres, PUD Zoning
Bow Pointe Drive, East of Sashabaw Road
08-27-251-003 (5688 Bow Pointe Dr.), 08- 27-251-005 (5690 Bow Pointe Dr.), 08-27-251-009, 08-27-252-001 (5725 Bow Pointe Dr.), 08-27-252-003 (5689 Bow Pointe Dr.), 08-27-252-004 (5629 Bow Pointe Dr.), 08-27-252-005, 08-27-276-002, and 08-27-276-004
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
David Belcher, Department Director
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Clerk VanderVeen called the April 17, 2007, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Wenger, Travis, Kelly, Dunn, Wagner
Absent:
There was a quorum.
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Approval of the Agenda, as submitted.
3. Public Forum.
4. Approval of the Consent Agenda, with the exception of d. Township Server, to be moved to the end of the meeting:
a. Minutes of April 3, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Approval to Purchase a Township Server
e. West Nile Reimbursement Resolution
5. Discussion and Presentation by Mr. Richard Wilson, Manager of Delta Township on issue of Reorganization
6. Approved motion to untable 2007 Road Chloride Program
7. Approved motion to approve Oakland County Road Commission to administer road chloride program
8. Approved motion to award bid to ESO and Waste Management for Spring Clean-up
9. Approved motion to approve Resolution Regarding Township Financial Contributions to Special Assessments Road Projects
10. Approved motion to approve purchase and installation of Windows Township Server
11. Approved motion to adjourn regular meeting at 9:40 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2007-007
Custom Sign Center Inc., John Gavin, Petitioner
REQUESTS SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
Tim Horton’s – Additional Wall Sign
Sec. 5.04.m 5.a., (1)
Special Land Use Request: Additional Wall Sign
Parcel Identification Number: 08-27-400-037
Common Description: 5700 Maybee Road
Regency Independence Center
Condominium, Unit 6
Sashabaw Town Center
Overlay District
0.81 Acres, C-2 Zoning
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Clerk VanderVeen called the April 3, 2007, meeting to order at 7:36 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Wenger, Travis, Kelly, Dunn
Absent: Wagner
There was a quorum.
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Approval of the Agenda, as amended with removing item #7
3. Public Forum opened at 7:39 p.m. and closed at 7:40 p.m.
4. Approval of the Consent Agenda:
Minutes of March 27, 2007
5. Approved motion for 5% contribution for road paving project on Simler and Phalen Court
6. Approved motion to table 2007 Road Chloride Program
7. Approved motion to hire Jeffry Teal at $14.96 per hour, effective April 9, 2007 for DPW
8. Approved motion to purchase mower at a price not to exceed $9,000
9. Approved motion to authorize Fire Department to sell Special Response Vehicle to Brandon Township for $125,000
10. Approved motion to start construction of ambulances, waive bid process and transfer money from fund balance
11. Approved motion to purchase software at a price not to exceed $37,157 with an annual maintenance fee of $4,650
12. Approved motion to purchase 2007 Ford Expedition EL for Fire Department
13. Approved motion to approve draft application to County’s Capital and Cooperative Initiative’s Revolving Fund
14. Approved motion to approve Minutes of March 20, 2007 with corrections
15. Approved motion to approve purchase orders and accounts payable check run
16. Approved motion to adjourn regular meeting at 9:55 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published:

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #07-0007 Slocum, Bret, Petitioner
(Tabled March 7, 2007)
APPLICANT REQUESTS 5? REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE AND 5? SIDE YARD SET BACK VARIANCE FOR RELOCATION OF EXISTING ACCESSORY STRUCTURE NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURE
8702 Mohican Dr., Lots 14-17, R-1A
Thendara Park Country Club
08-12-352-036
Case #07-0015 Raymond, Joel, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 29? SETBACK VARIANCE FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY, 32? SIDE YARD VARIANCE PLUS PLACEMENT IN FRONT YARD FOR DETACHED GARAGE
9779 Ortonville Rd., Part of Lot 4, R-1R
Supervisor’s Plat No. 10
08-05-300-055
Case #07-0016 Stawara, Jerome and Kathleen, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 23? TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION ON NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURE
8204 Stickney Rd., 3.01 Acres, R-1R
08-11-401-007
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2007-006
Earl Daup Signs LTD, Petitioner
REQUESTS SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
Kroger ? Additional Wall Sign
Sec. 5.04., 5.a., (1)
Special Land Use Request: Additional Wall Sign for Drive Thru Pharmacy
Parcel Identification Number: 08-32-201-010
Common Description: 6625 Dixie Highway
Clarkston Oaks
9.01 Acres, C-3
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
90 NORTH MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 69
CLARKSTON, MI 48347-0069
WWW.TWP.INDEPENDENCE.MI.US
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: April 17, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of April 3, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Approval to Purchase a Township Server
e. West Nile Reimbursement Resolution
Unfinished Business
1. Reorganization
2. Approval of 2007 Road Chloride Program
New Business
1. Bid Award Spring Clean-up/Household Hazardous Waste
2. First Reading, Resolution to establish a policy regarding Township Financial Contributions to Special Assessments Road Projects
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Accuracy Test
The Charter Township of Independence announces a Public Accuracy testing of the computer program for the Election on May 8, 2007.
The testing will be held on April 25, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. at the Independence Township Supervisor’s Office, 90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, MI.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
Published: 4/11/07 Charter Township of Independence

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston Michigan, 48346, to consider the following:
FILE PC #2006-002
Becker Properties Development, LLC, Petitioner
REZONING REQUEST AND CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL
FOR BALLY CARRIG PUD
From: R-1B (Suburban Residential)
R-1R (Rural Residential)
To: PUD (Planned Unit Development)
Intended Use: Single Family Residential Homes
Parcel Identification Numbers: 08-15-351-002 (5879 Clarkston Rd.), 08-15-351-003 (5863 Clarkston Rd.), and 08-15-351-004 (5855 Clarkston Rd.)

Common Description: Supervisor’s Plat No. 5, Lots 1, 2, & 3, Approximately 15.36 Acres,
South of Clarkston Road, West of Sashabaw Road
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Special Meeting
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 7:30 PM at The Independence Township Hall, Supervisor’s Office, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following case:
Case #07-0014 Rouse, Patrick and Michelle, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 2?6? AND SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 6? (HOME RELOCATED AND PLACED ON NEW FOUNDATION)
5365 Sunnyside Dr., West 100? of Lot 59, R-1A
Sunshine Acres
08-35-176-020
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the March 20, 2007, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Wenger, Travis, Kelly, Wagner, Dunn
Absent: None
There was a quorum.
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Approval of the Agenda, as amended, with moving item #7 to #1.
3. Public Forum opened at 7:39 p.m. and closed at 8:05 p.m.
4. Approval of the Consent Agenda:
a. Accounts Payable Check Run
b. Purchase Orders
c. Minutes of February 20, 2007 and March 6, 2007
d. Approval of MERS OPEB Resolution
5. Approved motion to approve 2007-2008 Safety Path Recommendations, with the exception of Light Standards
6. Approved motion to introduce and approve for first reading text amendment to Zoning Ordinance 83A-07-01, regarding Community Wastewater Utility Systems
7. Approved motion to introduce and approve for first reading Ordinance 2007-02 amending Chapter 20 to establish regulations applicable to Community Wastewater Utility Systems
8. Approved motion to introduce and approve for first reading Ordinance 2007-03 amending Chapter 20 regarding permit fees for fire hydrant usage, meter bypass regulations, fees for testing malfunction meters, and water and sewer connection fees, charges and regulations
9. Approved motion to introduce and approve for first reading Ordinance 2007-04 amending Chapter 2, Article III, Section 2-31(a) for the purpose of authorizing certain officials and employees to issue appearance tickets and other citations
10. Approved motion to form a sub-committee to review Keyholing Ordinance
11. Approved motion to table First Reading, Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance #83, proposed Keyholing Ordinance, pending sub-committee’s report
12. Approved motion to introduce and approve for first reading Zoning Ordinance 83A-07-02, Section 5.31, Subsections 5.31.2 and 5.31.5h(2)(i), Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District
13. Board Discussion of City of the Village of Clarkston and Independence Township Consolidation Issue where no action was taken
14. Approved motion to adjourn regular meeting at 10:28 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 3/28/07

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: April 3, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of March 20, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
New Business
1. Request for contribution for road paving projects
2. Approval of 2007 Road Chloride Program
3. Permission to hire Laborer for DPW
4. Permission to purchase mower
5. Sale of Fire Department ‘Special Responses Vehicle? to Brandon Township
6. Approval of Ambulance Construction by Wheeled Coach, Inc.
7. Renewal of Fire Dispatch Contract with Oakland County Sheriff
8. Software purchase for Fire Department
9. Independence Township Fire Department Staff Vehicle
10. Board consideration of County Application for Feasibility Study regarding the Township of Independence and the City of the Village of Clarkston consolidation and/or sharing resources
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

Notice Of Close Of Registration
For The Election To Be Held On
Tuesday, May 8, 2007 For
Charter Township Of Independence
Oakland County, Michigan
Clarkston Community Schools ?
Member Of The Board Of Education ?
Vote For Two ? Four Year Term
Lake Orion Area School District –
Member Of The Board Of Education ?
Vote For Two ? Four Year Term
To The Qualified Electors Of The Charter Township Of Independence, County Of Oakland, State Of Michigan.
Notice Is Hereby Given That The Independence Township Clerk’s Office, The Oakland County Clerk’s Office And All Secretary Of State Offices Will Be Open:
Monday, April 9, 2007
Last Day To Register
From 8:00 A.m. Until 5:00 P.m.
For The Purpose Of Receiving Applications For The Registration Of The Qualified Electors In Independence Township Not Already Registered.
The May 8, 2007 Election Will Be Conducted In All Voting Precincts Of The Charter Township Of Independence For The Purpose Of Electing Candidates To Boards Of Education For Clarkston Community Schools And Lake Orion Area School Districts.
Shelagh Vanderveen
Independence Township Clerk’s Office
90 North Main Street
Clarkston, Mi 48346
(248) 62

Notice Of Close Of Registration
For The Election To Be Held On
Tuesday, May 8, 2007 For
Charter Township Of Waterford
Oakland County, Michigan
Clarkston Community Schools ?
Member Of The Board Of Education ?
Vote For Two ? Four Year Term
To The Qualified Electors Of The Charter Township Of Waterford, County Of Oakland, State Of Michigan.
Notice Is Hereby Given That The Waterford Township Clerk’s Office, The Independence Township Clerk’s Office, The Oakland County Clerk’s Office And All Secretary Of State Offices Will Be Open:
Monday, April 9, 2007
Last Day To Register
From 8:00 A.m. Until 5:00 P.m.
For The Purpose Of Receiving Applications For The Registration Of The Qualified Electors In Waterford Township Not Already Registered.
The May 8, 2007 Election Will Be Conducted In All Voting Precincts Of The Charter Township Of Waterford For The Purpose Of Electing Candidates To Boards Of Education For Clarkston Community Schools.
Shelagh Vanderveen
Independence Township Clerk’s Office
90 North Main Street
Clarkston, Mi 48346
(248

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #07-0009 Wheeler, Robert and Miranda, Petitioners
APPLICANT REQUESTS REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 6? TO CONSTRUCT DECK
7250 Village Drive North, Unit 20, PUD
Village Park at Stonewood
08-30-401-018
Case #07-0010 Flynn, Matthew, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY (LACKS REQUIRED WIDTH AT THE SETBACK LINE)
9985 Hadley Rd., Acreage, R-1R
08-05-426-002
Case #07-0011 Gosley, Daniel, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 13? TO CONSTRUCT THREE SEASON ROOM ON NON-CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
9267 Seneca Dr., R-1A
Thendara Park Country Club Lots 27, 28 & 29
08-11-277-010
Case #07-0012 Chase Bank, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR SIGNAGE ON ATM STRUCTURE(MACHINE/CANOPY)
5601 Sashabaw Rd., C-2
08-27-300-016
Case #07-0013 Mollicone, Robert, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO REFACE EXISTING GROUND SIGN TO ALLOW FOR REAL ESTATE (OFF PREMISE) SIGN PLUS VARIANCE FOR SIZE
I-75 and Sashabaw Rd., Acreage, REC
Pine Knob Golf Course
08-22-400-008
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the March 6, 2007, meeting to order at 7:35 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Wenger, Travis, Kelly, Wagner, Dunn
Absent: None
There was a quorum.
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Approval of the Agenda, as submitted.
3. Public Forum opened at 7:39 p.m. and closed at 8:05 p.m.
4. Approval of the Consent Agenda:
a. Accounts Payable Check Run
b. Purchase Orders
c. Minutes of February 13, 2007
5. Approved motion to approve Cellular Phone Use Policy
6. Approved motion to approve Amendment to the Township’s Record Retention Schedule: Electronic Mail Retention
7. Approved motion to approve Electronic Communications and Internet Use Policy
8. Approved motion to authorize DPW Director to seek bids for a 3-year contract covering the 2007, 2008, 2009 annual spring clean-up.
9. Approved motion to continue discussion for the next four months on the matter of the Township Manager form of government.
10. Approved motion to table minutes of February 20, 2007
11. Approved motion to approve minutes of February 6, 2007
12. Approved motion to adjourn regular meeting at 9:52 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: March 14, 2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: March 20, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of February 20, 2007 and March 6, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Approval of MERS OPEB Resolutions
New Business
1. First Reading, Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance #83, regarding Community Wastewater Utility Systems
2. First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 20 to establish regulations applicable to Community Wastewater Utility Systems
3. First Reading of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 20 regarding permit fees for fire hydrant usage, meter bypass regulations, fees for testing malfunction meters, and water and sewer connection fees, charges and regulations
4. First Reading of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Section 2-31(a) for the purpose of authorizing certain officials and employees to issue appearance tickets and other citations
5. First Reading, Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance #83, proposed Keyholing Ordinance
6. First Reading, Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance #83, Section 5.31, Subsections 5.31.2 and 5.31.5h(2)(i), Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District
7. 2007-2008 Safety Path Recommendations
8. City of the Village of Clarkston and Independence Township Consolidation Issues
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the February 20, 2007, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Wenger, Travis, Kelly, Wagner, Dunn
Absent: None
There was a quorum.
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Approval of the Agenda, as amended
3. Public Forum opened at 7:32 p.m.
4. Approval of the Consent Agenda:
a. Accounts Payable Check Run
b. Purchase Orders
5. Approved motion to recuse Mr. Kelly from deliberating on issue of McLaren Hospital.
6. Approved motion to recuse Mr. Dunn from deliberating on issue of McLaren Hospital.
7. Approved First Reading, Planned Unit Development, McLaren Health Care Corporation, Greg Lane, Petitioner, McLaren Health Care Village at Clarkston, Bow Point Drive, East of Sashabaw Road, 78 acres, IOP and OS-2 Zone, 08-27-251-003, 08-27-276-002, 08-27-276-004, 08-27-251-004, 08-27-251-009, 08-27-251-008, 08-27-251-005, 08-27-252-001, 08-27-252-003, and 08-27-252-004
8. Approved motion to reaffirm Investment Policy.
9. Approved motion to have language included in McLaren PUD stating the height allowance is a one time exemption.
10. Approved motion to immediately advertise for lifeguards and to make a budget adjustment allowing for opening of Deer Lake Beach.
11. Approved motion to set a minimum of 20% and a maximum of 40% for Fund Balance.
12. Approved motion to accept recommendations of Finance Director for 2007 Budget Amendments in her memo dated 2/20/07, with the exception of the decrease in the Treasurer’s office.
13. Approved motion to table minutes of 1/16/07, 2/6/07 and 2/13/07.
14. Approved motion to enter into executive session at 12:00 a.m. to discuss AFSCME Contract negotiations.
15. Approved motion to adjourn regular meeting at 12:02 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: February 28, 2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: March 6, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of January 16, 2007, February 6, 2007, February 13, 2007, and February 20, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
New Business
1 Cell Phone and Internet Use Policies
2. Annual Spring Clean-up and Household Hazardous Waste
3. Reorganization
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at 1:00 PM.
The Board of Review will meet at the Township Fire Station #1 Training Room, 6500 Citation Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear year 2007 assessment appeals of value, classification and poverty on March 12, and 13, 2005 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and on March 14, 2007 from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
The year 2007 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
If you with to appeal your assessment, it is require that you have an appointment with he Board of Review. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office at (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Please use your parcel identification number when referring to your property so that your record can be quickly assessed.
Please not that taxes are levied against the TAXABLE VALUE.
Sincerely
Beverly Shaver, cmae3 acting assessor
Publish: Feb. 14, 21, 28

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
At a regular meeting of the Independence Township Board held on February 20, 2007, the Township Board authorized a First Reading of a rezoning request from IOP (Industrial Office Park) and OS-2 (Office Service Two) to PUD (Planned Unit Development), McLaren Health Care Corporation, Greg Lane, Petitioner, Bow Pointe Drive, East of Sashabaw Road, 78 Acres, 08-27-251-003, 08-27-276-002, 08-27-276-004, 08-27-251-004, 08-27-251-009, 08-27-251-008, 08-27-251-005, 08-27-252-001, 08-27-252-003, and 08-27-252-004, as follows:

Published: February 28, 2007 Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at 1:00 PM.
The Board of Review will meet at the Township Fire Station #1 Training Room, 6500 Citation Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear year 2007 assessment appeals of value, classification and poverty on March 12, and 13, 2005 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and on March 14, 2007 from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
The year 2007 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
If you wish to appeal your assessment, it is required that you have an appointment with the Board of Review. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office at (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Please use your parcel identification number when referring to your property so that your record can be quickly assessed.
Please note that taxes are levied against the TAXABLE VALUE.
Sincerely
Beverly Shaver, cmae3 acting assessor
Publish: Feb. 14, 21, 28

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the
following cases:
Case #07-0006 Able Mobile Housing, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO ALLOW MOBILE HOME AS TEMPORARY HOUSING ON PROPERTY WHILE EXISTING HOME IS REPAIRED (DUE TO FIRE DAMAGE)
5425 Cecelia Ann Ave., Lot 51, R-1A
Sunshine Acres
08-35-126-017
Case #07-0007 Slocum, Bret, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 25? FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE PLUS VARIANCE FOR PLACEMENT IN FRONT YARD FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (ALREADY EXISTS)
8702 Mohican Dr., Lots 14-17, R-1A
Thendara Park Country Club
08-12-352-036
Case #07-0008 Fox Creek Associates, L.P., Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUEST VARIANCE TO ALLOW TWO TEMPORARY BANNERS ON BUILDING (ALREADY EXISTS)
4855 Fox Creek Dr., Building 9, R-2
The Village of Fox Creek Apartment Development
08-36-151-008
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: February 20, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of January 16, 2007 and February 6, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
New Business
1. First Reading, Planned Unit Development, McLaren Health Care Corporation, Greg Lane, Petitioner, McLaren Health Care Village at Clarkston, Bow Pointe Drive, East of Sashabaw Road, 78 acres, IOP and OS-2 Zone, 08-27-251-003, 08-27-276-002, 08-27-276-004, 08-27-251-004, 08-27-251-009, 08-27-251-008, 08-27-251-005, 08-27-252-001, 08-27-252-003, and 08-27-252-004
2. Investment Report
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the February 6, 2007, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, Wenger, Travis, Kelly, Wagner, Dunn
Absent: VanderVeen
There was a quorum.
1. Approved motion to appoint Dan Travis as acting Secretary.
2. Opening Statements and Correspondence
3. Approval of the Agenda, as amended
4. Public Forum
5. Approval of the Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting dated January 9, 2007
b. Accounts Payable Check Run
c. Purchase Orders
6. Minutes of previous meeting to be reviewed and approved at next meeting.
7. Approved motion to hire Carrie Millen-Erbe as a full-time Engineer-Paramedic within the organizational structure of the Fire Department, subject to her successfully passing a physical exam.
8. Approved motion to appoint Susan Aulgur, Henry Hogan and Terry Haran to the Board of Review for an additional two-year term per Bev Shaver’s memo.
9. Approved motion to authorize the Fire Department to enter into an agreement with Breathing Air Systems for the purchase and installation of equipment for a price not to exceed $50,921.00.
10. Tabled policy issues on Cell Phone Use and Electronic Communication and Internet Use Policy.
11. Approved motion to re-appoint Fred Roeser, Mike Spillum and David Lohmeier to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.
12. Approved motion to enter into Closed Session at 8:16 p.m.
13. Approved motion to adjourn regular meeting at 9:35 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 2/14/07

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at 1:00 PM.
The Board of Review will meet at the Township Fire Station #1 Training Room, 6500 Citation Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear year 2007 assessment appeals of value, classification and poverty on March 12, and 13, 2005 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and on March 14, 2007 from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
The year 2007 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
If you with to appeal your assessment, it is require that you have an appointment with he Board of Review. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office at (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Please use your parcel identification number when referring to your property so that your record can be quickly assessed.
Please not that taxes are levied against the TAXABLE VALUE.
Sincerely
Beverly Shaver, cmae3 acting assessor
Publish: Feb. 14, 21, 28

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2007-004
TEXT AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE #83
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance 83 of the Charter Township of Independence, as amended, being the ‘Zoning Ordinance,? for the purposes of: (1) amending Subsection 5.31.2 regarding the standards and procedures applicable to developments within the district; and (2) amending subsection 5.31.5.h(2)(i) regarding the review of proposed buildings exceeding the maximum permitted size in the district.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston Michigan, 48346, to consider the following:
FILE PC #2006-002
Becker Properties Development, LLC, Petitioner
REZONING REQUEST AND CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL
FOR BALLY CARRIG PUD
From: R-1B (Suburban Residential)
R-1R (Rural Residential)
To: PUD (Planned Unit Development)
Intended Use: Single Family Residential Homes
Parcel Identification Numbers: 08-15-351-002 (5879 Clarkston Rd.), 08-15-351-003 (5863
Clarkston Rd.), and 08-15-351-004 (5855 Clarkston Rd.)
Common Description: Supervisor’s Plat No. 5, Lots 1, 2, & 3, Approximately 15.36 Acres, South of Clarkston Road, West of Sashabaw Road
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: February 6, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Rd, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of January 16, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
New Business
1. Emergency hiring for Engineer/Paramedic for Fire Department
2. Appointments to Board of Review
3. Purchase of Breathing Air Compressor for Fire Department
4. Discussion regarding cell phone and internet policy
Closed Session ? Labor Negotiations
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the January 16, 2007, meeting to order at 7:31 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Wenger, Travis, Kelly, Wagner, Dunn
Absent: None
There was a quorum.
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Approval of the Agenda, as amended
3. Public Forum opened at 7:33 p.m.
4. Approval of the Consent Agenda:
a. Minutes of Meetings of January 2, 2007
b. Accounts Payable Check Run
c. Purchase Orders
5. Approved Second Reading and Adoption of Amended Final PUD Site Plan, Top Notch Management, LLC ? Fred Ritter, Petitioner (Water Tower Self Storage)
6. Approved motion to offer Group Voluntary Term Life Insurance to all employees
7. Approved motion to adopt Unattended Child Policy for Library
8. Approved motion to form subcommittee to study possible reuse of the South Sashabaw Elementary School on Maybee Road as a Senior Center.
9. Approved motion to apply for FY 2008 SMART Specialized Services Grant
10. Approved motion to apply for SMART vehicle
11. Approved motion to enter into closed session at 8:54 p.m. to discuss pending litigation
12. Approved motion to reopen regular meeting at 9:35 p.m.
13. Approved motion to authorize the removal of dangerous buildings on Mann and Clintonville Road to make the property safe, allow the Building Director to modify the contract for a lesser amount; to have assurances that the LLC owns the property, that the signatory for the LLC is authorized to sign the contract and that there is no subordination of lien, and once prepared, authorize the Clerk and Supervisor to sign the contract.
14. Approved motion to adjourn regular meeting at 9:35 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 1/24/07

State Of Michigan
County Of Oakland
Charter Township Of Independence
Ordinance No. 83 Ordinance Amending The Top Notch Management
Planned Unit Development
An Ordinance To Amend Ordinance No. 83, As Amended, The Charter Township Of Independence Zoning Ordinance, For The Purpose Of Amending The Top Notch Management Planned Unit Development Situated In Section 27 Of The Township, In Accordance With The Zoning Ordinance, As Amended, To Amend The Site Plan To Add An Additional Story To The Climate Controlled Unit Within The Pud And To Amend The Regulations For The Development And Use Of The Property.
The Charter Township Of Independence
Ordains As Follows:
Section 1 Of Ordinance
The Approximately 7.31 Acres Of Property In Section 27 Of The Charter Township Of Independence Known As Parcels 08-27-201-024, 08-27-201-025, 08-27-201-007 And More Particularly Described On The Attached Legal Description (The ‘Property?), Was Previously Re-classified In The Zoning Ordinance And On The Zoning Map As Pud, Planned Unit Development, Subject To And In Accordance With An Amendment To The Zoning Ordinance Adopted On March 21, 2006, Inclusive Of A Site Plan, Development Agreement And Other Documentation Set Forth In Said Amendment To The Zoning Ordinance (‘Original Top Notch Management Pud Ordinance?).
Section 2 Of Ordinance
An Amendment To The Top Notch Management Planned Unit Development Is Granted Subject To, And All Development And Use Of The Property Shall Be Under And In Conformity With, The Original Top Notch Management Pud Ordinance, And Pud Documents And The Following Amendments To The Top Notch Management Planned Unit Development Site Plans, Development Agreement And Pud Affidavit:
1. The Amended Site Plans, Dated August 28, 2006, As Revised To-date, And Only As Approved By The Charter Township Of Independence Board Of Trustees.
2. The First Amendment To Development Agreement For Top Notch Management Planned Unit Development.
3. Any And All Conditions Of Approval Of The Independence Township Board Of Trustees And Planning Commission Pertaining To The Proposed Amendments To The Top Notch Management Planned Unit Development.
4. Recordation With The Oakland County Register Of Deeds Office Of The First Amendment To Development Agreement By The Owner Of The Property Prior To Commencement Of Construction And Prior To The Sale Of Any Property In The As Yet Undeveloped Portions/Phases Of The Top Notch Management Planned Unit Development Property, Containing The Legal Description Of The Entire Project, Specifying The Date Of Approval Of The Amendment To The Top Notch Management Planned Unit Development And Declaring That All Future Development Of The Property Has Been Authorized, Restricted And Required To Be Carried Out In Accordance With The Original Ordinance, As Amended.
Section 3 Of Ordinance
Amended Only As Specified In This Ordinance, The Zoning Ordinance, Including Without Limitation The Original Top Notch Management Pud Ordinance Shall Remain In Full Force And Effect.
Section 4 Of Ordinance
The Provisions Of This Ordinance Shall Become Effective Eight (8) Days From The Date Of Publication, Unless A Notice Of Intent To File A Petition Requesting Submission Of This Ordinance To A Vote Of The Township Electors Is Filed Within Seven (7) Days Of Publication. If The Notice Of Intent Is Filed Within Seven (7) Days Of Publication, The Ordinance Shall Take Effect Thirty-one (31) Days From The Date Of Publication, Unless A Petition Determined To Be Adequate By The Township Clerk Is Filed Within Thirty (30) Days Of Publication, The Ordinance Shall Be Submitted To A Vote Of The Township Electors, And If Approved, The Effective Date Of The Ordinance Will Be The Date That Voter Approval Is Determined. A Petition Requesting Submission Of This Ordinance To A Vote Of The Township Electors Shall Be Deemed Adequate By The Township Clerk If It Is Signed By A Number Of Registered Electors Residing In The Portion Of The Township Outside The Limits Of Cities And Villages Equal To Not Less Than Fifteen (15%) Percent Of The Total Vote Cast For All Candidates For Governor At The Last Preceding General Election At Which A Governor Was Elected.
Certification
It Is Certified That The Foregoing Ordinance Was Duly Adopted By The Township Board Of The Charter Township Of Independence On The 16th Day Of January, 2007.
Charter Township Of Independence
By: Shelagh Vanderveen, Clerk
Introduced: 11/21/06
Adopted: 1/16/07
Effective: 2/1/07
Published: 1/24/07
Property Description Exhibit
Phase I Description
Part Of The Northwest 1/4 Of The Northeast 1/4 Of Section 27, T-4-n, R-9-e, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, Described As Beginning At A Point Located S 01?41?28″ E 455. 00 Ft Along The North-south 1/4 Line And N 87?47?32″ E 318.87 Ft From The N 1/4 Corner Of Section 27, T-4-n, R-9-e; Th N 87?47?32″ E 15.78 Ft; Th N 85?06?55″ E 436.69 Ft; Th S 01?51?01″ E 385.10 Ft; Th S 87?24?17″ W 452.91 Ft; Th N 01?41?28″ W 367.77 Ft To The Point Of Beginning. Containing 3.93 Acres.
Phase Ii Description
Part Of The Northwest 1/4 Of The Northeast 1/4 Of Section 27, T-4-n, R-9-e, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, Described As Beginning At A Point Located S 01?41?28″ E 395.00 Ft Along The North-south 1/4 Line And N 87?47?32″ E 333.00 Ft And N 85?10?50. E 438.96 Ft And S 01?44?50. E 60.00 Ft From The N 1/4 Corner Of Section 27, T-4-n, R-9-e; Th N 87?47?32″ E 362.00 Ft; Th S 52?33?00″ E 49.04 Ft; Th S 01?44?50″ E 273.37 Ft; Th S 87?30?30″ W 80.00 Ft; Th S 01?44?50. E 80.00 Ft; Th S 87?30?30″ W 320.00 Ft; Th N 01?44?50. W 386.11 Ft To The Point Of Beginning. Containing 3.38 Acres.
Also Including An Easement With Others For Ingress & Egress, And Public Utilities, Over And Across A Strip Of Land 60 Feet In Width Described As Beginning At A Point On The North-south 1/4 Line Of Said Section 27, Located S 01?41?28″ E 395.00 Ft From The North 1/4 Corner Of Section 27, T-4-n, R-9-e; Th N 87?47?32″ E 333.00 Ft; Th N 85?10?50″ E 438.96 Ft; Th S 01?44?50. E 60.08 Ft; Th S 85?10?50″ W 437.11 Ft; Th S 87?47?32″ W 334.91 Ft To A Point On The North-south 1/4 Line Of Section 27; Th Along Said North-south 1/4 Line N 01 ?41′ 28″ W 60.00 Ft To The Point Of Beginnin

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, February 8, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2006-020
Silverman Development Company, LLC, Petitioner
REQUESTS SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
Culver’s ? Two (2) Additional Wall Signs
Sec. 5.04., 5.a., (1)
Special Land Use Request: Additional Wall Signs
Parcel Identification Number: 08-22-400-017 part of
Common Description: North East Sashabaw Road & I-75
Sashabaw Crossings
6 Acres, part of 12.64 Acres,
C-1 and OS-2 Zoning
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, February 8, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston Michigan, 48346, to consider the following:
FILE PC #2006-002
Becker Properties Development, LLC, Petitioner
REZONING REQUEST AND
CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL
FOR BALLY CARRIG PUD
From: R-1B (Suburban Residential)
To: PUD (Planned Unit Development)
Intended Use: Single Family Residential Homes
Parcel Identification Numbers: 08-15-351-002 (5879 Clarkston Rd.), 08-15-351-003 (5863 Clarkston Rd.), and part of 08-15-351-004 (5855 Clarkston Rd.)
Common Description: Approximately 14 Acres, South of Clarkston Road, West of Sashabaw Road
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, February 8, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2007-001
Nudell Architects, Petitioner
REQUESTS SPECIAL LAND USE AND
CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR BANK WITH DRIVE THRU IN SASHABAW TOWN CENTER OVERLAY DISTRICT
Section 5.31. Subsection 5.31.2.d.
CHASE BANKING CENTER
Special Land Use Request: Bank with Drive Thru in Sashabaw Town Center Overlay District
Parcel Identification Number: 08-27-300-023 (08-27-300-013)
Common Description: North West Corner of Sashabaw Road and Maybee Road
Part of 3.43 Acres, C-2 Zoning
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #07-0003 Biondo, Michelle, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 6? AND A REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 8?6? TO REPLACE PART OF FOUNDATION AND CONSTRUCT SECOND STORY ADDITION TO NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURE ON NON-CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
8753 Lakeview Blvd., Lot 27, R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club Sub
08-12-376-028
Case #07-0004 Orler, Paul, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO ALLOW SECOND ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (900 SQ FT), SIZE VARIANCE OF 176 SQ FT NEEDED
9635 Dartmouth Rd., Lots 121 & 122, R-1A
Round Lake Woods
08-02-478-040
Case #07-0005 Pass, Kent, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 1?3? TO REBUILD HOME WITH ATTACHED GARAGE PLUS SIZE VARIANCE OF 20 SQ FT FOR GARAGE ON NON-CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
4716 Clinton, Lot 26, R-1A
Oakland Ridge Sub
08-34-405-024
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the January 2, 2007, meeting to order at 7:33 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Wenger, Travis, Kelly, Wagner, Dunn
Absent: None
There was a quorum.
Also Present : Linda Richardson, DPW Director
Steve Ronk, Fire Chief
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Approval of the Agenda, as amended
3. Public Forum opened at 7:34 p.m. and closed at 7:37 p.m.
4. Approval of the Consent Agenda:
a. Minutes of Meetings of December 19, 2006
b. Accounts Payable Check Run
c. Purchase Orders
5. Approved Second Reading and Adoption of Amendment to Chapter 16.5, Sewers and Sewage Disposal Ordinance
6. Approved motion to table purchase of Opticom Traffic Control System until March 6, 2007
7. Approved motion to approve 2007 Engagement Letter with Plante & Moran
8. Approved motion to table issue of salaries for non-union employees and elected officials until after budget workshops
9. Approved motion to adjourn regular meeting at 8:37 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 1/10/07

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: January 16, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library1
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of January 2, 2007
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Request to amend date of Waterford Hill Historic Classic Car Race
Unfinished Business
1. Second Reading and Adoption of Amended Final PUD Site Plan, Top Notch Management, LLC ? Fred Ritter, Petitioner (Water Tower Self Storage)
New Business
1. Approval of Unattended Child Policy
Closed Session ? Legal Opinion
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its meeting on January 2, 2007, at 7:30 p.m., the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees held the second reading and approved an Amendment to Chapter 16.5 of the Township’s Sewers and Sewage Disposal Ordinance, which Amendment is summarized below. A true copy of the adopted Ordinance can be inspected or obtained at the office of the Charter Township of Independence Clerk, 90 North Main Street, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346.
summary of ordinance CODE amendments
Section 1 of Ordinance
Chapter 16.5, Article I, Section 16.5-3 has been amended to include five additional definitions alphabetically, including: Available Cyanide, Best Management Practices (BMP), Quantification Level, Total PCB, and Total Phenolic Compounds.
Section 2 of Ordinance
Chapter 16.5, Article IV, Division 1, Section 16.5-52(b)(1) has been amended to provide for specific pollutant prohibits as set forth in Appendix C.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Chapter 16.5, Article IV, Division 1, Section 16.5-52(b)(2) has been amended to provide new limitations on pollutants in wastewater discharge.
Section 4 of Ordinance
Chapter 16.5, Article IV, Division 1, Section 16.5-52(b) has been amended to require that a compliance report be submitted within (180)-days after the effective date of this ordinance demonstrating compliance or noncompliance with new pollutant limitations.
Section 5 of Ordinance
Chapter 16.5, Article IV, Division 1, Section 16.5-52(o) has been amended to include a provision encouraging industrial users to implement pollution prevention programs and indicates that such a program may be required in certain circumstances.
Section 6 of Ordinance
Chapter 16.5, Article IV, Division 1, Section 16.5-59 (d) has been added to set forth certain particular circumstances which may require the industrial user to implement pollution prevention initiatives and demonstrate compliance. The following subsections have been re-lettered accordingly.
Section 7 of Ordinance
Chapter 16.5, Article IV, Division 1, Section 16.5-59 (f) has been amended to change a reference from Subsection (f) to Subsection (e).
Section 8 of Ordinance
Chapter 16.5, Article IV, Division 16.5-60 Appendix A has been amended to add the terms Centralized Waste Treatment, Copper Forming, Landfills, Metal Products and Machinery, Transportation Equipment Cleaning, and Waste Combustors to the existing list in Appendix A, alphabetically.
Section 9 of Ordinance
Chapter 16.5, Article IV, Division 16.5-60 is amended to add Appendix B.
Section 10 of Ordinance
Chapter 16.5, Article IV, Division 16.5-60 is amended to add Appendix C.
Section 11 of Ordinance
Repeals existing provisions only to the extent that they conflict with this amendment.
Section 12 of Ordinance
Severs invalid or unconstitutional parts of the ordinances saving those that are valid.
Section 13 of Ordinance
Provides for the effective date of the Ordinance Amendment.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
BY: SHELAGH VANDERVEEN, CLERK
Introduced: 12/19/06
Adopted: 1/2/07
Published: 1/10/07
Effective: 1/10/07

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the December 19, 2006, meeting to order at 7:35 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Wenger, Travis, Kelly, Wagner, Dunn
Absent: None
There was a quorum.
Also Present : Dick Carlisle, Carlisle/Wortman
Steven Joppich, Secrest Wardle
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Approval of the Agenda, as amended
3. Public Forum opened at 7:36 p.m. and no one spoke
4. Approval of the Consent Agenda:
a. Minutes of Meetings of November 14, 15, 29; and December 1, 2006
b. Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $558,344.91
c. Purchase Orders in the amount of $349,375.24
d. Approval of 2nd and 3rd stage events at DTE Music Theater
e. Approval of Budget Adjustment ? Safety Path
5. Approved Second Reading and Adoption of Amended Final PUD Site Plan Approval for Oil Change Facility ? Vision Development of Michigan, Inc., Petitioner, Town Center Auto Wash, 5380 Sashabaw Road, East side of Sashabaw Road, South of Waldon Road, 1.10 acres, 08-27-201-022
6. Presentation for Capital Improvement Plan by Dick Carlisle of Carlisle /Wortman
7. Approved motion to grant Annual Work Permit for MDOT
8. Approved motion to reappoint Joan McCrary and Cheryl Karrick to the Planning Commission for a new term through 2009
9. Approved motion to appoint Joseph Lawrence to the ZBA for a new term through 2009
10. Approved motion to reappoint Thomas Andrews to the ZBA for a new term through 2009
11. Approved motion to appoint Bev Shaver as interim Director of Assessing, subject to a letter of understanding being drafted and signed
12. Approved motion to purchase Infrared Images for Fire Department
13. Presentation on Opticom Traffic Control System by Fire Chief Steve Ronk
14. Approved First Reading of an Amendment to Chapter 16.5, Sewers and Sewage Disposal Ordinance
15. Approved motion to go into closed session to discuss pending litigation at 8:56 p.m.
16. Approved motion to go back into open session at 10:00 p.m.
17. Approved motion to authorize our attorney to prepare and execute settlement paperwork for Lynch v. Independence Township
18. Approved motion to approve minutes of December 5, 2006, with correction.
19. Approved motion to adjourn regular meeting at 10:05 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 12/27/06

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: January 2, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes
.7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of December 19, 2006
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
1. Second Reading and Adoption of an Amendment to Chapter 16.5, Sewers and Sewage Disposal Ordinance
2. Opticom Traffic Control System
New Business
1. Approval of 2007 Engagement Letter with Plante & Moran
3. Salaries for non-union employees and elected officials
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. _________
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SASHABAW CAR WASH PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 83, as amended, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, for the purpose of amending the Sashabaw Car Wash Planned Unit Development situated in Section 27 of the Township, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to amend the site plan to add an oil change facility to the PUD and to amend the regulations for the development and use of the property.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
The approximately 1.35 acres of property in Section 27 of the Charter Township of Independence known as Parcel 08-27-201-022, and more particularly described on the attached legal description (the ‘Property?), was previously re-classified in the Zoning Ordinance and on the Zoning Map as PUD, Planned Unit Development, subject to and in accordance with an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance adopted on February 3, 2004, inclusive of a Site Plan, Permit Conditions, Development Agreement and other documentation set forth in said amendment to the Zoning Ordinance (‘Original Sashabaw Car Wash PUD Ordinance?).
Section 2 of Ordinance
An amendment to the Sashabaw Car Wash Planned Unit Development is granted subject to, and all development and use of the Property shall be under and in conformity with, the Original Sashabaw Car Wash PUD Ordinance, and PUD Documents and the following amendments to the Sashabaw Car Wash Planned Unit Development Site Plans, Permit Conditions, Development Agreement and PUD Affidavit:
1. The Amended Site Plans, dated April 13, 2006, as revised to-date, and only as approved by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees.
2. The First Amendment to Permit Conditions for the Sashabaw Car Wash Planned Unit Development.
3. The First Amendment to Development Agreement for Sashabaw Car Wash Planned Unit Development.
4. Any and all conditions of approval of the Independence Township Board of Trustees and Planning Commission pertaining to the proposed amendments to the Sashabaw Car Wash Planned Unit Development.
5. Recordation with the Oakland County Register of Deeds Office of an Affidavit by the owner of the Property prior to commencement of construction and prior to the sale of any property in the as yet undeveloped portions/phases of the Sashabaw Car Wash Planned Unit Development Property, containing the legal description of the entire project, specifying the date of approval of the amendment to the Sashabaw Car Wash Planned Unit Development and declaring that all future development of the Property has been authorized, restricted and required to be carried out in accordance with the original Ordinance, as amended.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Amended only as specified in this Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, including without limitation the Original Sashabaw Car Wash PUD Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4 of Ordinance
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become effective eight (8) days from the date of publication, unless a notice of intent to file a petition requesting submission of this Ordinance to a vote of the Township electors is filed within seven (7) days of publication. If the notice of intent is filed within seven (7) days of publication, the Ordinance shall take effect thirty-one (31) days from the date of publication, unless a petition determined to be adequate by the Township Clerk is filed within thirty (30) days of publication, the Ordinance shall be submitted to a vote of the Township electors, and if approved, the effective date of the Ordinance will be the date that voter approval is determined. A petition requesting submission of this Ordinance to a vote of the township electors shall be deemed adequate by the Township Clerk if it is signed by a number of registered electors residing in the portion of the Township outside the limits of cities and villages equal to not less than fifteen (15%) percent of the total vote cast for all candidates for governor at the last preceding general election at which a governor was elected.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
INTRODUCED: 11/8/06
ADOPTED: 12/19/06
EFFECTIVE: 1/4/07
PUBLISHED: 12/1/06 and 12/27/06
Property Description Exhibit
A Part of the NW ? of the NE ? of Section 27, T4N, R9E, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan; More particularly described as commencing at the North ? Corner of Section 27, thence S 01? 41? 28? E 455.00 FT. along the N-S ? line to the Point of Beginning; Thence N 87? 47? 32? E 318.87 FT.; Thence S 01? 41? 28? E 184.43 FT.; Thence S 87? 47′ 32? W 318.87 FT. to a point on the N-S ? line of Section 27; Thence N 01? 41? 28? W 184.43 FT. along said ? line to the point of beginning, which property is subject to this Declaration, and is referred to herein as the ‘Property.?
Parcel Identification Number 08-27-201-022

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: December 19, 2006, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of December 5, 2006, meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Blanket Purchase Requisition for 2007
d. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
e. Approval of 2nd and 3rd stage events at DTE Music Theater
Unfinished Business
1. Second Reading and Adoption of Amended Final PUD Site Plan Approval for Oil Change Facility ? Vision Development of Michigan, Inc., Petitioner, Town Center Auto Wash, 5380 Sashabaw Road, East side of Sashabaw Road, South of Waldon Road, 1.10 acres, 08-27-201-022
New Business
1. Presentation ? Capital Improvement Plan
2. Presentation ? Corridor Improvement Authority
3. Annual Work Permit for MDOT
4. Appointments to Boards
5. Recommendation for acting Assessor
6. Infrared Imagers for Fire Department
7. Opticom Traffic Control System
8. First Reading of an Amendment to Chapter 16.5, Sewers and Sewage Disposal Ordinance
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the December 5, 2006, meeting to order at 7:34 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Wenger, Travis, Kelly, Wagner
Absent: Dunn
There was a quorum.
Also Present : Susan Hendricks, Finance Director
Dick Carlisle, Carlisle/ Wortman
Steven Joppich and Kristin Kolb, Secrest Wardle
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Approval of the Agenda, as amended
3. Public Forum opened at 7:37 p.m
4. Approval of the Consent Agenda:
a. Minutes of Regular Meeting of November 21, 2006
b. Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $816,959.99
c. Purchase Orders in the amount of $816,067.24
d. Approval of 2007 Board Meeting Schedule
5. Approved motion to untable Public Hearing ‘CIA, Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan
6. Public Hearing for CIA opened at 7:39 p.m. and closed at 8:03 p.m.
7. Public Hearing for 2007 Budget opened at 8:04 p.m. and closed at 8:21 p.m.
8. Approved motion to grant noise abatement waiver for one hour to Waterford Hill Historic Classic Car on August 30, 2007.
9. Approved motion to table First Reading of Ordinance Adopting Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority
10. Approved motion to approve 2007 Budget, as presented with ability to amend in 2007.
11. Approved motion to go into closed session at 10:05 p.m., to discuss AFSCME Union Contract.
12. Approved motion to reopen regular meeting at 11:35 p.m.
13. Rejected motion to approve AFSCME Contract
14. Approved motion to adjourn regular meeting at 11:35 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 12/13/06

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at 7:30 PM at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #06-0033 Mock, Maurice, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS RECONSIDERATION OF CASE HEARD ON OCTOBER 4, 2006 REQUESTING 10? FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT COVERED FRONT PORCH
5421 Columbia St., Lot 106, R-1A
Goodrich Farm Sub.
08-26-304-011
Case#07-0001 McCarty, Timothy, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS THREE (3) FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCES (36?, 23? AND 15?) TO CONSTRUCT NEW BASEMENT/FOUNDATION AND RELOCATE EXISTING HOME ON NON-CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
8580 Thendara Blvd. & Park Dr., Lots 24 & 25, R-1A
Thendara Park Country Club
08-12-357-011
Case#07-0002 Barker, Raymond, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 8? SETBACK VARIANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS FOR PLACEMENT OF DETACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (ALREADY EXISTS)
8905 Nepahwin Dr., Lots 4 & 5, R-1A
Thendara Park Country Club
08-11-431-008
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2006-021
Allied Signs Inc., for Rite Aid, Petitioner
REQUEST SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
Rite Aid ? Two (2) Additional Wall Signs
Sec. 5.04., 5.a., (1)
Special Land Use Request: Additional Wall Signs
Parcel Identification Number: 08-15- 451-003
Common Description: 5751 Clarkston Road
Pine Knob Corporate Center
Southeast Corner Sashabaw Road & Clarkston Road
2.04 Acres, PUD Zoning
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: December 5, 2006, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of November 21, 2006, meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Approval of 2007 Board Meeting Schedule
Unfinished Business
Public Hearing – CIA ? Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan
Public Hearing
2007 Budget Hearing
New Business
1. Waterford Hill Historic Classic Car Race
2. First Reading of an Ordinance Adopting Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority
3. OPEB Study
4. Approval of 2007 Budget
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Clerk VanderVeen called the November 21, 2006, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library. Due to Supervisor Wagner’s absence, Mr. Travis was appointed to chair the meeting.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Wenger, Travis, Kelly, Dunn
Absent: Wagner
There was a quorum.
Also present: Tom Biehl, Hubbell, Roth and Clark
Dick Carlisle, Carlisle Wortman
Steven Joppich and Kristin Kolb, Secrest Wardle
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Approval of the Agenda, as amended
3. Public Forum opened at 7:35 p.m., and closed at 7:45 p.m.
4. Approval of the Consent Agenda:
a. Minutes of Regular Meeting of November 8, 2006
b. Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $365,324.80
c. Purchase Orders in the amount of $287,324.35
5. Approved motion to authorize Independence Township Fire Department to purchase three (3) medium Chevrolet chassis at a cost of $127,317.00
6. Approved motion to accept and approve for a First Reading, Amended Final PUD Site Plan (PC file #2004-042), Top Notch Management, LLC-Fred Ritter, Petitioner (Water Tower Self Storage), SE corner Sashabaw Road and Waldon Road, 08-27-201-007, 024, 025 and 026
7. Public Hearing: CIA ? Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan opened at 8:03 p.m.
8. Approved motion to adjourn Public Hearing on CIA to December 5, 2006.
9. Approved motion to table discussion on Capital Improvement Plan to December 19, 2005
10. Approved motion to adjourn regular meeting at 9:34 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 11/29/06

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #06-0019 Nelson, Rick, Petitioner
(Tabled on August 2, 2006)
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY (LACKS WIDTH AND SIDE YARD SETBACKS CREATING TWO NON CONFORMING LOTS)
Waterford Rd, Lot 118 and 119, R-1A
Townsend’s Sub
08-33-357-018
Case#06-0039 Landolt, Richard, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT INGROUND POOL ON PARCEL WITHOUT A PRINCIPAL BUILDING
Lake Forest Dr., Unit 5, R-1A
Lake Forest Estates
08-31-452-014
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the November 8, 2006, meeting to order at 7:34 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Wagner, Wenger, Travis, Kelly
Absent: Dunn
There was a quorum.
Mr. Dunn arrived at 8:20 p.m.
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Approval of the Agenda, as amended
3. Public Forum opened at 7:42 p.m., and closed at 7:45 p.m.
4. Approval of the Consent Agenda:
a. Minutes of Regular Meeting of October 17, 2006
b. Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $718,847.98
c. Purchase Orders in the amount of $848,768.72
d. Consumers Energy/North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy Easement
e. Purchase of map plotter
5. Public Hearing – CDBG 2007 Funding Application opened at 7:47 p.m. and closed at 7:48 p.m.
6. Approved motion to approve Second Reading and Adoption of Text Amendments to Zoning Ordinance #83:
Section 5.04. Signs:
Subsection 3, General conditions, f.(3)
Subsection 8, Permitted temporary signs
Subsection 10, Special signs, c.
Section 5.16. Outdoor storage, outdoor display and sales and seasonal sales
Article XXXII, Board of Appeals, Section 32.02. Meetings; minutes; quorum
7. Approved motion to approve Second Reading and Adoption of the Amendments to the Utilities Ordinance #20, Article III ? to provide for penalties and enforcement of the Ordinance
8. Approved motion to approve CDBG Application in the amount of $73,513.00
9. Approved motion to form a subcommittee to investigate and present a Blight Ordinance for Board Approval
10. Approved motion approve First Reading of proposed Amended Final PUD Site Plan Approval for Oil Change facility ? Vision Development of Michigan, Inc., Petitioner, Town Center Auto Wash, 6380 Sashabaw Road, East side of Sashabaw Road, South of Waldon Road, 1.10 Acres, PUD Zoning, 08-27-201-022
11. Approved motion to reclassify employee Amy Laboissonniere to Clerk Tech, effective 11/9/06.
12. Approved motion to participate with SMART’S Municipal Credit Program for transportation for year 2007
13. Approved motion to enter into closed session to discuss pending litigation and Collective Bargaining Agreement at 8:40 p.m.
14. Approved motion to enter into open session at 9:45 p.m.
15. Approved motion to adjourn regular meeting at 9:45 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: November 15, 2006

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 83 ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN ARTICLES OF ORDINANCE NO. 83
The Charter Township of Independence ordains as follows for incorporation into the Independence Township Code:
Section I
Article V, General Provisions, Sec. 5.04, Signs, Subsection 3, General conditions, f.(3) shall be amended as follows:
f. Signs permitted in all districts without a permit.
(1) Unchanged.
(2) Unchanged.
(3) Directional signs which indicate the direction of traffic flow on private property. Directional signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet in area and four (4) feet in height, shall contain no advertising, and may be illuminated.
Section II
Article V, General Provisions, Sec. 5.04, Signs, Subsection 8, shall be amended as follows:
8. Permitted temporary signs. The following temporary signs shall be permitted in accordance with the regulations herein.
a. All permitted temporary signs, except real estate signs advertising the sale of a single family home, shall require a permit from the Director of Building and Planning. Banners meeting the requirements of this Ordinance may be considered temporary signs.
b. Permitted real estate:
1. One (1) nonilluminated sign used for advertising land or buildings for rent, lease, or sale shall be permitted in any district provided such signs are located on the property intended to be rented, leased, or sold. Such signs shall not exceed an area of sixteen (16) square feet per side and a height of four (4) feet in all single family residential districts, an area of thirty-two (32) square feet per side and a height of six (6) feet in all other districts. Real estate signs shall be removed upon the completion of sale or full rental or leasing of the property.
2. One (1) illuminated freestanding sign listing persons or firms connected with construction work being performed on a development project shall be permitted. Such signs shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area, a height of six (6) feet, and be removed upon the completion of construction.
3. A minimum of four (4) temporary flags per entrance on poles not to exceed ten (10) feet in height advertising residential developments during the sales or leasing period.
c. Permitted temporary signs in all commercial, office, and industrial districts:
1. All portable temporary signs shall be free-standing, contain no moving parts, and shall not be affixed to any structure intended for another purpose, including but not limited to, utility poles and trees.
2. Only one (1) portable temporary sign shall be permitted per premises. In the case of multi-tenant buildings and/or premises, each tenant shall be permitted one (1) portable temporary sign provided such sign is located in an area not to exceed fifteen (15) feet from the entity to the tenant space.
3. A portable temporary sign shall not exceed four (4) feet in height.
4. A portable temporary sign shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet per side in area.
5. A portable temporary sign shall have a setback of fifteen (15) feet from a public right-of-way.
6. A portable temporary sign shall not be located within a public road right-of-way. A portable temporary sign located at the intersection of two roads shall not obstruct the clear vision of vehicular traffic on adjacent roadways or pedestrians using Township safety paths and/or other pedestrian walkways.
7. A portable temporary sign may be permitted for up to a fourteen (14) day period, not to exceed two (2) times per year. However, the Director of Building and Planning may permit one (1) additional fourteen (14) day period for a new business, as part of its start-up or grand opening phase, to display a portable temporary sign in all districts:
d. Permitted temporary signs for civic, charitable, and/or non-profit activities.
1. Temporary signs may be erected or displayed no more than ten (10) days prior to the event and must be removed within forty-eight (48) hours after the event.
2. A temporary sign, such as a banner, that extends across a public road right-of-way may require a permit from the Road Commission for Oakland County.
3. A civic, charitable, and/or non-profit organization which holds a number of events throughout the calendar year, may apply for an annual temporary sign permit in accordance with the following provisions:
a. Such organization shall provide a list of their events and the date(s) of each event.
b. Provided such organization has been in compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance, it shall be allowed to apply for a renewal of its temporary sign permit on an annual basis by supplying the Township with a list of their events and the dates of those events for that calendar year.
c. An annual permit shall limit the display of a temporary sign to no more than six (6) times per year.
Section III
Article V General Provisions, Section 5.04, Subsection 10. Special signs, shall be amended as follows:
a. Unchanged.
b. Unchanged.
c. Menu board. Two (2) menu boards for a drive-in or drive-through restaurant shall be permitted in addition to other signs permitted under these regulations, provided such signs do not exceed a total of forty-eight (48) square feet in area or six (6) feet in height from finished grade.
d. Unchanged.
Section IV
Article V. General Provisions, Section 5.16, shall be amended as follows:
Section 5.16. Outdoor storage outdoor display, and sales and seasonal sales.
1. The outdoor storage of goods and materials in all districts shall be prohibited unless otherwise specifically permitted herein. Where permitted, the standards set forth in Section 5.18.6 shall be met.
2. Outdoor display and sales.
a. An outdoor display shall be considered as an accessory use to the principal use conducted on the premises solely within the C-1, C-2, and C-3 Districts.
b. The exterior of the premises shall be kept clean, orderly and maintained.
c. The Township shall not be held liable or responsible for any type of damage, theft or personal injury that may occur as a result of an outdoor display.
d. In the administration of these provisions, the Building Director shall be permitted to refer a request to the Planning Commission for review and approval where site conditions may create difficulty in adherence to the standards contained herein.
e. The location of outdoor display shall meet all required setbacks.
f. An outdoor display shall not occupy or obstruct the use of any fire lane, off-street parking or landscaped area required to meet the standards of this Zoning Ordinance.
g. Outdoor sale and display areas that abut residentially zoned or used property shall be screened in accordance with Section 5.13.
3. Seasonal Sales. The outside sale of seasonal items such as Christmas trees, flowers and plants, pumpkins and other such seasonal items, and the sale of any other merchandise by persons other than the owner or tenant of the premises, shall require a permit from the Building Director subject to the following standards and conditions:
a. Seasonal sales may be located within any required side or rear yard and shall be no closer to a public road right-of-way than the required front yard setback or existing building, whichever is less. Where outdoor displays abut residentially zoned property, landscape screening in accordance with Section 5.13 shall also be provided.
b. Seasonal sales shall not occupy or obstruct the use of any fire lane, required off-street parking or landscaped area required to meet the requirements of this Zoning Ordinance.
c. Ingress and egress shall be provided in a manner so as not to create a traffic hazard or nuisance.
d. Such sales shall be permitted for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days.
e. Upon discontinuance of the seasonal use, any temporary structure shall be removed.
Section V
Article XXXII, Board of Appeals, Section 32.02, Meetings; minutes; quorum, shall be amended as follows:
Section 32.02. Meetings; minutes; quorum.
The Chairman of the Board of Appeals shall direct the Director of Building and Planning to schedule one (1) regular meeting per month in accordance with a pre-published calendar provided there is business to conduct. In addition, the Board of Appeals shall hold such special meetings as necessary to expeditiously rule on appeals brought before it. All special meetings shall be held at the call of the Chairman of the Board of Appeals and notice posted in conformance with the Open Meeting Act. All meetings of the Board of Appeals shall be open to the public. The Board of Appeals shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote of each member on each question, or if absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact, and shall keep records of its finding, proceedings at hearings, and other official actions, all of which shall be immediately filed in the office of the Township Clerk and shall be a public record. The Township shall post said minutes as required by the Open Meetings Act. The Township Board of Appeals shall not conduct business unless a majority of the members of the Board are present.
Section VI
If one or more repealed and/or amended, sections, provisions, phrases, or words of this ordinance are declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, provision, phrases, and words of this ordinance, which shall continue in full force and effect, and to this end, this ordinance is declared to be severable.
Section VII
All proceedings pending and all rights and the liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consumed according to the law in force when they are commenced.
Certification
It is certified that the revision to the Ordinance set forth above was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting duly called and held on the 8th day of November, 2006.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
Introduced: 9/19/06
Adopted: 11/8/06
Published: 9/27/06 and 11/15/06
Effective: 11/23/06

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: November 21, 2006, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of November 8, 2006, meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Public Hearing: CIA ? Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan
New Business
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upn advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
AMENDMENT TO THE UTILITIES
ORDINANCE OF
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
ORDINANCE NO. ______
ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III OF THE UTILITIES ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE ORDINANCE
The Charter Township of Independence ordains:
Section I
Article III is amended to add Section 20-52 as follows:
Section 20-52. Penalties and Enforcement.
Section 1
A. Enforcement. The Enforcement Officer or his/her agent, officer or employee shall have authority under this Ordinance to enter upon privately-owned land for the purpose of performing the Township’s duties under this Ordinance and may take or cause to be made such examinations, surveys or samplings as are deemed necessary.
B. Civil remedies. The provisions of this ordinance shall be enforceable through any and all remedies at law or in equity in any court of competent jurisdiction. Any violation is deemed to be a nuisance per se.
C. This ordinance is supplemental to the provisions of the General Municipal Code Ordinance of the Township.
Section 2
D. Penalties. In addition to the rights and remedies herein provided to the Township, a violation of this Ordinance shall be a civil infraction and subject to the following fines:
1. First violation of this Ordinance: minimum fine-$50.00; maximum fine-$500.00, plus costs, damages and other sanctions for each offense;
2. Second violation of this Ordinance: minimum fine-$150.00; maximum fine-$1,000.00, plus costs, damages and other sanctions for each offense;
3 Third violation of this Ordinance: minimum fine-$250.00; maximum fine-$2,000.00, plus costs, damages and other sanctions for each offense;
4. Fourth violation of this Ordinance: minimum fine-$400.00; maximum fine-$4,000.00, plus costs, damages and other sanctions for each offense;
5. Each act or violation, and on each day upon which any such violation shall occur, shall constitute a separate offense.
E. Injunction. Any activity conducted in violation of this Section is declared to be a nuisance per se, and the Township may commence a civil suit in any court of competent jurisdiction for an order abating or enjoining the violation.
F. Appearance Tickets. In all arrests and prosecutions for violation of this Ordinance, appearance tickets and the appropriate procedures set forth in Act 147, Michigan Public Acts of 1968, as amended, may be used.
Section 3
If one or more repealed and/or amended sections, provisions, phrases or words of this ordinance are declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, provisions, phrases and words of this ordinance, which shall continue in full force and effect, and to this end, this ordinance is declared to be severable.
Section 4
All proceedings pending and all rights and the liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they are commenced.
Section 5
This ordinance shall be effective upon publication in the manner prescribed by law.
Section 6
Except as amended herein, all other terms and conditions of this ordinance remain unchanged.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the revision to the Ordinance set forth above was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting duly called and held on the 8th day of November, 2006.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
Introduced: 8/15/06
Adopted: 11/8/06
Published: 8/23/06 and 11/15/06
Effective: 11/8/06

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Board of the Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Tuesday, November 21, 2006, at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the adoption of an ordinance approving a Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan as presented by the Corridor Improvement Authority in accordance with Public Act 280 of 2005.
(a) The proposed boundaries of the Corridor Improvement Authority Development area are Sashabaw Road, from North of Clarkston Road to the border of Waterford Township, including parts of Waldon and Maybee Roads.
(b) Maps, plats and a detailed description of the Development Plan and Tax Increment Finance Plan are available at the office of the Independence Township Clerk, 90 North Main Street, Clarkston, Michigan (248) 625-5111. While the Act allows for relocation of persons displaced under the plan, there is no displacement and relocation contemplated in the current proposed plan (See Section 2.16 of the proposed plan for further information).
(c) All aspects of the Development Plan will be open for discussion at the public hearing including the impact of the tax increment financing plan on all affected taxing jurisdictions.
The Board will hear comments from citizens, taxpayers or property owners and officials from any affected taxing jurisdiction. Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Independence Township Clerk’s Office during regular office hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-5111.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 11/1/06

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: November 8, 2006, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of October 17, 2006, meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Consumers Energy/North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy Easement
Public Hearing ? CDBG 2007 Funding Application
Unfinished Business
1. Second Reading and Adoption of Text Amendments to Zoning Ordinance #83:
Section 5.04. Signs:
Subsection 3, General conditions, f.(3)
Subsection 8, Permitted temporary signs
Subsection 10, Special signs, c.
Section 5.16. Outdoor storage, outdoor display and sales and seasonal sales Article XXXII, Board of Appeals, Section 32.02. Meetings; minutes; quorum
2. Second Reading and Adoption of the Amendment to the Utilities Ordinance ? to provide for penalties and enforcement of the Ordinance
New Business
1. Approval of 2007 CDBG Application
2. Blight Elimination Ordinance
3. First Reading of proposed Amended Final PUD Site Plan Approval for Oil Change facility-Vision Development of Michigan, Inc., Petitioner, Town Center Auto Wash, 6380 Sashabaw Road, East side of Sashabaw Road, South of Waldon Road, 1.10 Acres, PUD Zoning, 08-27-201-022
4. Fee schedule amendment ? added fees for temporary signs
5. Reclassification of employee – Parks and Recreation
6. Permission to participate with SMART’S Municipal Credit Program for transportation for year 2007
Closed Session ? Pending Litigation
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Accuracy Test
The Charter Township of Independence announces a Public Accuracy testing of the computer program for the Election on November 7, 2006.
The testing will be held on November 2, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at the Independence Township Supervisor’s Conference Room, 90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, MI.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
Published: 11/1/06 Charter Township of Independence

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346to hear the following cases:
Case#06-0038 Beer, Danny, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 2nd FRONT YARD VARIANCE OF 16? TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION AND DECK
9223 Wabun, Lots 21-25, R-1A
Thendara Park Country Club
08-11-280-010
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, November 9, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2006-020
Silverman Development Company, LLC, Petitioner
REQUESTS SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL Restaurants in OS-2 Zone
Article XXVIII. Office Service Two District,
Section 28.03. Special land uses. 1.
Special Land Use Request: Restaurants (Sashabaw Crossings, Phase 2B ? Retail Strip Center)
Parcel Identification Number: 08-22-400-017 part of
Common Description: North East Sashabaw Road and I-75
C-1 and OS-2 Zone, 6 Acres part of 12.64 acres
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Mr. Wagner called the October 17, 2006, meeting to order at 7:33 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wenger, Travis, Dunn, Rosso, Kelly, Wagner
Absent: None
There was a quorum
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Approval of the Agenda, as amended
3. The Public Forum opened at 7:37 p.m. and closed at 7:50 p.m.
4. Approved the Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of October 3, 2006, meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $716,897.47
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check in the amount of $715,241.63
4. The Public Hearing on CDBG opened at 8:05 p.m. and closed at 8:06 p.m.
5. Approved motion to reprogram the 2004 funds from Account Number 3552A/731696 to Account Number 731710 in the amount of $14,253.05
6. Approved motion to reprogram the 2004 funds in Account Number 3552B/731696 in the amount of $2,398.58 from old description to new description of ‘Replace tables, dining chairs, office chairs and microwave and purchase steam tables.?
7. Approved motion to approve the employment of Secrest Wardle for general counsel and tax work, Dickinson Wright for bond counsel, Greg Schultz for labor, and Peter Keenan for prosecutions.
8. Approved motion to set date of November 21, 2006 for Public Hearing of CIA Development Plan
9. Approved motion to adjourn meeting at 9:32 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 10/25/06

NOTICE OF ELECTION
GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 7, 2006
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
To all Qualified Electors:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Election will be held in
Charter Township of Independence
County of Oakland, State of Michigan
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2006
THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 A.M. UNTIL 8:00 P.M.
AT THE POLLING PLACES LISTED BELOW:
Precincts 1 and 3 –
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6805 Bluegrass Drive
Precincts 2 and 6 –
North Sashabaw Elementary, 5290 Maybee Road
Precinct 4 –
Free Methodist Church, 5482 Winell at Maybee Road
Precincts 5 and 14 –
Pine Knob Elementary, 6020 Sashabaw Road
Precinct 7 – Independence Elementary, 6850 Hubbard Road
Precincts 8 and 9 – Clarkston Elementary, 6595 Waldon Road
Precinct 10 –
Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road
Precinct 11 –
First Congregational Church, 5449 Clarkston Road
Precincts 12 and 15 –
Bailey Lake Elementary, 8051 Pine Knob Road
Precinct 13 –
Maranatha Baptist Church, 5790 Flemings Lake Road
FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOMINATING CANDIDATES OF ALL PARTICIPATING POLITICAL PARTIES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES:
STATE Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Two Members of the State Board of Education, Two Members of the University of Michigan Board of Regents, Two Members of the Michigan State Board of Trustees, Two Members of the Wayne State University Board of Governors
CONGRESSIONAL United States Senator, Representative in Congress
LEGISLATIVE State Senator, State Representative
COUNTY County Commissioner
JUDICAL Two Justice of the Supreme Court (Incumbent Positions), Three Judges of the Court of Appeals ? 2nd District (Incumbent Positions), Six Judges of the Circuit Court ? 6th Circuit (Incumbent Positions), One Judge of the Probate Court (Incumbent Position)
LOCAL Two Members of the Oakland Community College Board of Trustees
AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS:
STATE PROPOSAL 06-1
A PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE THAT MONEY HELD IN CONSERVATION AND RECREATION FUNDS CAN ONLY BE USED FOR THEIR INTENDED PURPOSES
STATE PROPOSAL 06-2
A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO BAN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAMS THAT GIVE PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT TO GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS BASED ON THEIR RACE, GENDER, COLOR, ETHNICITY OR NATIONAL ORIGIN FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION OR CONTRACTING PURPOSES
STATE PROPOSAL 06-3
A REFERENDUM ON PUBLIC ACT 160 OF 2004 ? AN ACT TO ALLOW THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HUNTING SEASON FOR MOURNING DOVES
STATE PROPOSAL 06-4
A PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PROHIBIT GOVERNMENT FROM TAKING PRIVATE PROPERTY BY EMINENT DOMAIN FOR CERTAIN PRIVATE PURPOSES
STATE PROPOSAL 06-5
A LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE TO ESTABLISH MANDATORY SCHOOL FUNDING LEVELS
AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS:
BOND PROPOSITION
TOWNSHIP ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER MILLAGE PROPOSITION
Full text of the ballot proposals AND Absentee Ballots may be requested from:
Independence Township Clerk’s Office
90 North Main Street
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 625-5111 x 233
VOTING ACCESSIBILITY:
In compliance with the voting accessibility requirements of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), all polling places are handicapped accessible and will include an AutoMARK Voter Assist Terminal, which allows voters with disabilities to vote without the assistance of another. Braille and audio versions of voting instructions will also be available. Voters should feel free to contact Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk, at (248) 625-5111, ext. 203, for more information.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
COUNTY TREASURER’S STATEMENT AS REQUIRED
BY ACT NO. 62 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1933
AS AMENDED
I, Patrick M. Dohany, County Treasurer of the County of Oakland, State of Michigan, do hereby certify that according to the records in my office, as of July 19, 2006, the total of all voted increases in the tax rate limitation above the 18 mills established by Section 6 of Article IX of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 affecting taxable property in the Township of Independence, in said County, is as follows:
LOCAL UNIT VOTED INCREASE YEARS INCREASE EFFECTIVE
Township of Independence .6910 2006 ? 2009 Incl.
2.0547 2006 ? 2009 Incl.
Clarkston Community Schools 19.2491 2006 – 2015 (Non-Homestead)
Lake Orion Community Schools 18.00 2005 -2014 Incl. (Non-Homestead)
2.25 2006 ? 2014 Incl.
Waterford School District 18.00 2004 – 2013 Incl.
County School District of
Oakland County 3.6483 Unlimited
County of Oakland .25 2002 to 2011 Incl.

Oakland Community College 1.00 Unlimited
.80 2002 to 2011 Incl.
Dated: October 10, 2006
Patrick M. Dohany, Treasurer
Oakland County
Published: 10/25/06

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Board of the Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Tuesday, November 21, 2006, at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the establishment of aadoption of an ordinance approving a Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan as presented by the Corridor Improvement Authority in accordance with Public Act 280 of 2005.
(a) The proposed boundaries of the Corridor Improvement Authority Development area are Sashabaw Road, from North of Clarkston Road to the border of Waterford Township, including parts of Waldon and Maybee Roads, as depicted below:
(b) Maps, plats and a detailed description of the Development Plan and Tax Increment Finance Plan are available at the office of the Independence Township Clerk, 90 North Main Street, Clarkston, Michigan (248) 625-5111. While the Act allows for relocation of persons displaced under the plan, there is no displacement and relocation contemplated in the current proposed plan (See Section 2.16 of the proposed plan for further information).
(c) All aspects of the Development Plan will be open for discussion at the public hearing including the impact of the tax increment financing plan on all affected taxing jurisdictions.
The Board will hear comments from citizens, taxpayers or property owners and officials from any affected taxing jurisdiction. No action will be taken. AAny further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Independence Township Clerk’s Office during regular office hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-5111.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 10/25/06

PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Accuracy Test
The Charter Township of Independence announces a Public Accuracy testing of the computer program for the Election on November 7, 2006.
The testing will be held on October 24, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at the Independence Township Supervisor’s Conference Room, 90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, MI.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
Published: 10/18/06 Charter Township of Independence

Independence Township NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2006-020
Silverman Development Company, LLC, Petitioner
REQUESTS SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
For Day Care
Sec. 5.23.Day care Facilities, Sec 5.23.2.c. and Sec.5.23.3.c
Special Land Use Request: Day Care (Sashabaw Crossings, Phase 2C)
Parcel Identification Number 08-22-400-017 part of

Common Description North East Sashabaw Road and I-75
C-1 and OS-2 Zone, 6 Acres part of 12.64 acres
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time: October 17, 2006, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road,
Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of October 3, 2006, meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Public Hearing: CDBG Public Hearing
Unfinished Business
1. Approval of 2004 CDBG Re-programming
2. City Sewer Maintenance Agreement
3. Legal Representation
New Business
1. Permission to Hire Operation Specialist II
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case#06-0036 Waite, Richard, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 7? SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
6160 Ascension St., Lot 14, R-1A
Clarkston Villa Subdivision
08-21-203-005
Case#06-0037 Dishon, Christopher, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY (LACKS WIDTH AT SETBACK LINE)
5690 White Lake Rd., Lot 7, R-1A
Supervisor’s Plat No. 3
08-30-476-007
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

PUBLIC HEARING
Community Development Block Grant Reprogramming
Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) requirements a Public Hearing will be held by the Township of Independence on Tuesday, October 17, 2006 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library 6495 Clarkston Rd to receive written and verbal comment regarding the reprogramming of federal CDBG funds as follows:
Existing – 2004 Program Year
Activity Number 3552A/731696
Activity Description Senior Center
Amount $2,398.58
Old Description: Replace tables, dining chairs, office chairs and microwave.
New Description: Replace tables, dining chairs, office chairs and microwave and purchase steam table.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the October 3, 2006, meeting to order at 7:34 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Wagner, Wenger, Travis, Kelly
Absent: Dunn
There was a quorum.
Mr. Dunn arrived at 7:36 p.m.

1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Approval of the Agenda, as amended
3. Public Forum opened at 7:35 p.m., and closed at 7:38 p.m.
4. Approval of the Consent Agenda:
a. Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 19, 2006
b. Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $1,396,045.88
c. Purchase Orders in the amount of $1,389,818.78
d. Resolution – Oakland County West Nile Virus Funding
5. Approved motion to untable Holiday Light Show at DTE
6. Approved motion to approve Holiday Light Show at DTE
7. Approved motion to untable Sewer Maintenance Agreement
8. Approved motion to authorize DPW Director to negotiate Sewer Maintenance Agreement with the City of Clarkston and charging the City the same amount as Independence Township residents
9. Approved motion to rescind Resolution to Manage Floodplain Development for the National Flood Insurance Program adopted on September 19, 2006
10. Approved Second Reading and adoption of the Ordinance for Floodplain Management
11. Approved motion to adopt Resolution to Manage Floodplain Development for the National Flood Insurance Program
12. Approved motion to set Halloween Hours at 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on October 31, 2006
13. Approved motion for payment to Road Commission for Oakland County in the amount of $45,867.93
14. Approved motion to adjourn regular meeting at 8:12 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 10/11/06

PUBLIC HEARING Community Development Block Grant Reprogramming
Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) requirements a Public Hearing will be held by the Township of Independence on Tuesday, October 17, 2006 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library 6495 Clarkston Rd to receive written and verbal comment regarding the reprogramming of federal CDBG funds as follows:
Existing – 2004 Program Year
Activity Number 3552A/731696
Activity Description Senior Center
Amount ($14,253.05)
Proposed – 2004 Program Year
Activity Number 3560/731710
Activity Description Senior Center Vehicle
Amount ($14,253.05)

ORDINANCE No. _______
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
FOR
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT PROVISIONS
An enforcing agency to discharge the responsibility of the Charter Township of Independence located in Oakland County, under the provisions of the State Construction Code Act, Act No. 230 of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended.
The Charter Township of Independence ordains:
Section 1. AGENCY DESIGNATED. Pursuant to the provisions of the state construction code, in accordance with Section 8b(6) of Act 230, of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, the Director of Building and Planning of the Charter Township of Independence is hereby designated as the enforcing agency to discharge the responsibility of the Charter Township of Independence under Act 230, of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, State of Michigan. The Charter Township of Independence assumes responsibility for the administration and enforcement of said Act through out its corporate limits.
Section 2. CODE APPENDIX ENFORCED. Pursuant to the provisions of the state construction code, in accordance with Section 8b(6) of Act 230, of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, Appendix G of the Michigan Building Code shall be enforced by the enforcing agency within the Charter Township of Independence.
Section 3. DESIGNATION OF REGULATED FLOOD PRONE HAZARD AREAS. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Study (FIS) Entitled ‘Flood Insurance Study, Oakland County, Michigan, and Incorporated Areas? and dated September 29, 2006, and the Flood Insurance Rate Map(s) (FIRMS) panel number(s) of 26125C0050F, 26125C0075F, 26125C0180F, 26125C0185F, 26125C0190F, 26125C0195F, 26125C0205F, 26125C0211F, and 26125C0212F and dated September 29, 2006, are adopted by reference and declared to be a part of Section 1612.3 of the Michigan Building Code.
Section 4. REPEALS. All ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 5. PUBLICATION. This ordinance shall be effective after legal publication and in accordance with the provisions of the Act governing same.
This ordinance duly adopted on October 3, 2006, at a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence and will become effective upon publication.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
INTRODUCED: 9/5/06
ADOPTED: 10/3/06
PUBLISHED: 9/13/06 and 10/11/06
EFFECTIVE: 10/11/06

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2006-011
TEXT AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE #83
PROPOSED KEYHOLING ORDINANCE
Article V, General Provisions to add Section 5.27 to the Township and to define terms as used in enforcement regulations
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Date and Time;: October 3, 2006, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum – Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of September 19, 2005, meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Resolution – Oakland County West Nile Virus Funding – ADDED
Unfinished Business
1. Liquor License Transfer – Andiamo’s – ADDED
2. Holiday Light Show at DTE
3. Second Reading and Adoption of the Amendments to the Utilities Ordinance – REMOVED
1. Independence/ Clarkston Sewer Maintenance Agreement
5. Second Reading and Adoption of the Ordinance for Floodplain Management – ADDED
New Business
1. Halloween Hours
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA Date and Time: October 3, 2006, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of September 19, 2006, meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
1. Holiday Light Show at DTE
2. Second Reading and Adoption of the Amendments to the Utilities Ordinance
3. Independence/Clarkston Sewer Maintenance Agreement
New Business
1. Halloween Hours
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and servies to individuals with disabilitites at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111

NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2006, FOR
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
To the Qualified Electors of the Township of Independence, County of Oakland, State of Michigan.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE WILL BE OPEN:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2006
FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.
LAST DAY TO REGISTER
FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING APPLICATIONS FOR THE REGISTRATION OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS IN SAID TOWNSHIP NOT ALREADY REGISTERED.
REGISTRATIONS ARE ALSO TAKEN AT ANY SECRETARY OF STATE BRANCH OFFICE OR THE OAKLAND COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE.
THE NOVEMBER 7, 2006, GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN ALL VOTING PRECINCTS OF INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOMINATING CANDIDATES OF ALL PARTICIPATING PARTIES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES:
STATE Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Two Members of the State Board of Education, Two Members of the University of Michigan Board of Regents, Two Members of the Michigan State Board of Trustees, Two Members of the Wayne State University Board of Governors
CONGRESSIONAL United States Senator, Representative in Congress
LEGISLATIVE State Senator, State Representative
COUNTY County Commissioner
JUDICAL Two Justice of the Supreme Court (Incumbent Positions), Three Judges of the Court of Appeals ? 2nd District (Incumbent Positions), Six Judges of the Circuit Court ? 6th Circuit (Incumbent Positions), One Judge of the Probate Court (Incumbent Position)
LOCAL Two Members of the Oakland Community College Board of Trustees
AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS:
STATE PROPOSAL 06-1
A PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE THAT MONEY HELD IN CONSERVATION AND RECREATION FUNDS CAN ONLY BE USED FOR THEIR INTENDED PURPOSES
STATE PROPOSAL 06-2
A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO BAN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAMS THAT GIVE PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT TO GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS BASED ON THEIR RACE, GENDER, COLOR, ETHNICITY OR NATIONAL ORIGIN FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION OR CONTRACTING PURPOSES
STATE PROPOSAL 06-3
A REFERENDUM ON PUBLIC ACT 160 OF 2004 ? AN ACT TO ALLOW THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HUNTING SEASON FOR MOURNING DOVES
STATE PROPOSAL 06-4
A PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PROHIBIT GOVERNMENT FROM TAKING PRIVATE PROPERTY BY EMINENT DOMAIN FOR CERTAIN PRIVATE PURPOSES
STATE PROPOSAL 06-5
A LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE TO ESTABLISH MANDATORY SCHOOL FUNDING LEVELS AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS:
BOND PROPOSITION
TOWNSHIP ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER MILLAGE PROPOSITION
Full text of the proposals may be obtained from:
Shelagh VanderVeen
Independence Township Clerk’s Office
90 North Main Street
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 625-5111
Published: 9/27/06

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case#06-0035 Wiegand, John and Kathleen, Petitioners
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY (LACKS ROAD FRONTAGE, WIDTH TO DEPTH RATIO)
4640 Dora Lane, Outlot B, Also Part of Lot 8, R-1A
Supervisor’s Plat of Morgan Lake Sub
08-25-476-031
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the September 19, 2006, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Wagner, Wenger, Dunn, Travis, Kelly
Absent: None
There was a quorum.
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Approval of the Agenda, as amended
3. Public Forum opened at 7:34 p.m., and closed at 7:37 p.m.
4. Approval of the Consent Agenda:
a. Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 5, 2006
b. Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $618,113.64
c. Purchase Orders in the amount of $615,541.40
5. Approved Second Reading and Adoption of a Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance #83, Section 5.12, Site Plan Review, Subsection 4.b.1, Procedures for Submission and Review of Application
6. Approved Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Creating a Corridor Improvement Authority
7. Truth in Taxation Hearing opened at 8:55 p.m., and closed at 8:59 p.m.
8. Approved motion to approve 2006 Millage rates
9. Approved First Readings of Text Amendments to Zoning Ordinance #83:
Section 5.04. Signs
Subsection 3, General conditions f.(3)
Subsection 8, Permitted temporary signs
Subsection 10, Special signs, c.
10. Approved First Reading of Section 5.16, Outdoor storage, outdoor display and sales and seasonal sales.
11. Approved First Reading of Article XXXII, Board of Appeals, Section 32.01, Meetings; minutes; quorum
12. Approved motion to approve the waiver request from development design standard, Hills of Pine Knob, 14.99 acres, R-2 Zone, Royal St. George (West side) at Bristol Parke intersection, 08-22-400-008, 015, and 016
13. Approved motion to table agreement with the City of Clarkston to operate and maintain the sanitary sewers owned by the City.
14. Approved motion to purchase Integrated Library System.
15. Approved motion to accept panel for CIA Board.
16. Approved motion to table request for Holiday Light Show at DTE.
17. Approved motion to adjourn regular meeting at 10:47 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: September 27, 2006

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDINANCE NO. 83
ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN ARTICLES OF ORDINANCE NO. 83
The Charter Township of Independence ordains as follows for incorporation into the Independence Township Code:
Section I
Article V, General Provisions, Section 5.12.4.b shall be amended as follows:
b. Conceptual and Final Site Plan Approval. The procedure for processing the site plan includes two (2) phases:
1. The first phase is called conceptual approval, the intent of which is to present a site plan to the Planning Commission for initial review and approval of the overall concept of the development. A conceptual site plan shall contain all information required under Section 5.12.2, except that a detailed landscape plan, and utility information shall not be required at this state of review. Wherein the applicant intends to request variances from the Zoning Ordinance from the Zoning Board of Appeals, conceptual approval by the Planning Commission shall be conditional upon favorable action on any variance requested by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
2. Unchanged.
Section II
If one or ore repealed and/or amended sections, provisions, phrases, or words of this ordinance are declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, provision, phrases, and words of this ordinance, which shall continue in full force and effect, and to this end, this ordinance is declared to be severable.
Section III
All proceedings pending and all rights and the liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consumed according to the law in force when they are commenced.
Section IV
This ordinance shall be effective upon publication in the manner prescribed by law.
Certification
It is certified that the revision to the Ordinance set forth above was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting duly called and held on the 19th day of September, 2006.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
Introduced: 7/5/06
Adopted: 9/19/06
Published: 7/12/06 and 9/27/06
Effective: 10/5/06

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 83
ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN ARTICLES OF ORDINANCE NO. 83
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on September 19, 2006, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees authorized a First Reading of a Text Amendment to certain Articles of Ordinance No. 83, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance. A full copy of the Ordinance is on file in the Township Clerk’s Office for public review and inspection. The following is the proposed Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment:
The Charter Township of Independence ordains as follows for incorporation into the Independence Township Code:
Section I
Article V, General Provisions, Sec. 5.04, Signs, Subsection 3, General conditions, f.(3) shall be amended as follows:
f. Signs permitted in all districts without a permit.
(1) Unchanged.
(2) Unchanged.
(3) Directional signs which indicate the direction of traffic flow on private property. Directional signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet in area and four (4) feet in height, shall contain no advertising, and may be illuminated.
Section II
Article V, General Provisions, Sec. 5.04, Signs, Subsection 8, shall be amended as follows:
8. Permitted temporary signs. The following temporary signs shall be permitted in accordance with the regulations herein.
a. All permitted temporary signs, except real estate signs advertising the sale of a single family home, shall require a permit from the Director of Building and Planning. Banners meeting the requirements of this Ordinance may be considered temporary signs.
b. Permitted real estate:
1. One (1) nonilluminated sign used for advertising land or buildings for rent, lease, or sale shall be permitted in any district provided such signs are located on the property intended to be rented, leased, or sold. Such signs shall not exceed an area of sixteen (16) square feet per side and a height of four (4) feet in all single family residential districts, an area of thirty-two (32) square feet per side and a height of six (6) feet in all other districts. Real estate signs shall be removed upon the completion of sale or full rental or leasing of the property.
2. One (1) illuminated freestanding sign listing persons or firms connected with construction work being performed on a development project shall be permitted. Such signs shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area, a height of six (6) feet, and be removed upon the completion of construction.
3. A minimum of four (4) temporary flags per entrance on poles not to exceed ten (10) feet in height advertising residential developments during the sales or leasing period.
c. Permitted temporary signs in all commercial, office, and industrial districts:
1. All portable temporary signs shall be free-standing, contain no moving parts, and shall not be affixed to any structure intended for another purpose, including but not limited to, utility poles and trees.
2. Only one (1) portable temporary sign shall be permitted per premises. In the case of multi-tenant buildings and/or premises, each tenant shall be permitted one (1) portable temporary sign provided such sign is located in an area not to exceed fifteen (15) feet from the entity to the tenant space.
3. A portable temporary sign shall not exceed four (4) feet in height.
4. A portable temporary sign shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet per side in area.
5. A portable temporary sign shall have a setback of fifteen (15) feet from a public right-of-way.
6. A portable temporary sign shall not be located within a public road right-of-way. A portable temporary sign located at the intersection of two roads shall not obstruct the clear vision of vehicular traffic on adjacent roadways or pedestrians using Township safety paths and/or other pedestrian walkways.
7. A portable temporary sign may be permitted for up to a fourteen (14) day period, not to exceed two (2) times per year. However, the Director of Building and Planning may permit one (1) additional fourteen (14) day period for a new business, as part of its start-up or grand opening phase, to display a portable temporary sign in all districts:
d. Permitted temporary signs for civic, charitable, and/or non-profit activities.
1. Temporary signs may be erected or displayed no more than ten (10) days prior to the event and must be removed within forty-eight (48) hours after the event.
2. A temporary sign, such as a banner, that extends across a public road right-of-way may require a permit from the Road Commission for Oakland County.
3. A civic, charitable, and/or non-profit organization which holds a number of events throughout the calendar year, may apply for an annual temporary sign permit in accordance with the following provisions:
a. Such organization shall provide a list of their events and the date(s) of each event.
b. Provided such organization has been in compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance, it shall be allowed to apply for a renewal of its temporary sign permit on an annual basis by supplying the Township with a list of their events and the dates of those events for that calendar year.
c. An annual permit shall limit the display of a temporary sign to no more than six (6) times per year.
Section III
Article V General Provisions, Section 5.04, Subsection 10. Special signs, shall be amended as follows:
a. Unchanged.
b. Unchanged.
c. Menu board. Two (2) menu boards for a drive-in or drive-through restaurant shall be permitted in addition to other signs permitted under these regulations, provided such signs do not exceed a total of forty-eight (48) square feet in area or six (6) feet in height from finished grade.
d. Unchanged.
Section IV
Article V. General Provisions, Section 5.16, shall be amended as follows:
Section 5.16. Outdoor storage outdoor display, and sales and seasonal sales.
1. The outdoor storage of goods and materials in all districts shall be prohibited unless otherwise specifically permitted herein. Where permitted, the standards set forth in Section 5.18.6 shall be met.
2. Outdoor display and sales.
a. An outdoor display shall be considered as an accessory use to the principal use conducted on the premises solely within the C-1, C-2, and C-3 Districts.
b. The exterior of the premises shall be kept clean, orderly and maintained.
c. The Township shall not be held liable or responsible for any type of damage, theft or personal injury that may occur as a result of an outdoor display.
d. In the administration of these provisions, the Building Director shall be permitted to refer a request to the Planning Commission for review and approval where site conditions may create difficulty in adherence to the standards contained herein.
e. The location of outdoor display shall meet all required setbacks.
f. An outdoor display shall not occupy or obstruct the use of any fire lane, off-street parking or landscaped area required to meet the standards of this Zoning Ordinance.
g. Outdoor sale and display areas that abut residentially zoned or used property shall be screened in accordance with Section 5.13.
3. Seasonal Sales. The outside sale of seasonal items such as Christmas trees, flowers and plants, pumpkins and other such seasonal items, and the sale of any other merchandise by persons other than the owner or tenant of the premises, shall require a permit from the Building Director subject to the following standards and conditions:
a. Seasonal sales may be located within any required side or rear yard and shall be no closer to a public road right-of-way than the required front yard setback or existing building, whichever is less. Where outdoor displays abut residentially zoned property, landscape screening in accordance with Section 5.13 shall also be provided.
b. Seasonal sales shall not occupy or obstruct the use of any fire lane, required off-street parking or landscaped area required to meet the requirements of this Zoning Ordinance.
c. Ingress and egress shall be provided in a manner so as not to create a traffic hazard or nuisance.
d. Such sales shall be permitted for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days.
e. Upon discontinuance of the seasonal use, any temporary structure shall be removed.
Section V
Article XXXII, Board of Appeals, Section 32.02, Meetings; minutes; quorum, shall be amended as follows:
Section 32.02. Meetings; minutes; quorum.
The Chairman of the Board of Appeals shall direct the Director of Building and Planning to schedule one (1) regular meeting per month in accordance with a pre-published calendar provided there is business to conduct. In addition, the Board of Appeals shall hold such special meetings as necessary to expeditiously rule on appeals brought before it. All special meetings shall be held at the call of the Chairman of the Board of Appeals and notice posted in conformance with the Open Meeting Act. All meetings of the Board of Appeals shall be open to the public. The Board of Appeals shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote of each member on each question, or if absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact, and shall keep records of its finding, proceedings at hearings, and other official actions, all of which shall be immediately filed in the office of the Township Clerk and shall be a public record. The Township shall post said minutes as required by the Open Meetings Act. The Township Board of Appeals shall not conduct business unless a majority of the members of the Board are present.
Section VI
If one or more repealed and/or amended, sections, provisions, phrases, or words of this ordinance are declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, provision, phrases, and words of this ordinance, which shall continue in full force and effect, and to this end, this ordinance is declared to be severable.
Section VII
All proceedings pending and all rights and the liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consumed according to the law in force when they are commenced.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
BY: SHELAGH VANDERVEEN, CLERK
Published: 9/27/06

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO.____________
CREATION OF
CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
An ordinance creating a Corridor Improvement Authority and identifying the applicable Development Area, pursuant to the authority granted by Act 280 of the Public Acts of 2005 of the State of Michigan,
The Charter Township of Independence Hereby Ordains:
Sec. 1. Creation of an Authority.
The Independence Township Corridor Improvement Authority (the ‘Authority?) is hereby created and established pursuant to the provisions of Act No. 280 of the Public Acts of 2005 as amended (‘the act?).
Sec. 2. Duration of effectiveness of the Authority.
The Authority shall be dissolved at such time as the authority has completed the purposes for which it was organized, as determined by the township board.
Sec. 3. Governing board of the Authority.
The Authority shall be under the supervision and control of a board (the ‘Authority Board?) consisting of the supervisor of the Charter Township of Independence and not less than 5 or more than 9 members appointed by the supervisor in accordance with Section 8 of the Act, and subject to the approval of the township board. Not less than one member of the Authority Board shall be a resident of the development area or an area within ? mile of any part of the development area and not less than a majority of the members shall be persons having an ownership or business interest in property located within the development area. The members of the Authority Board shall hold office and the Authority Board shall conduct itself in accordance with the terms and conditions of the act. The Board shall elect a chairperson from its members.
Sec. 4. Powers and duties of the Authority.
The Authority shall have the powers and duties as provided for in the act, except that the Authority shall not have power to:
(1) Borrow money and issue bonds or notes without the approval of the township board.
Sec. 5. Development Area.
The boundaries of the Development Area within and with respect to which the Authority shall exercise its powers are hereby designated by the description set forth on Exhibit A on file in the office of the township clerk and made a part of this ordinance by reference. This designation is subject to alteration or amendment as the township board may deem appropriate in the future, subject to limitations provided by law.
Sec. 6. By-laws and rules of the Authority.
The Authority shall adopt by-laws governing its procedures and rules regarding the holding of its meetings, all in accordance with section 8(3), and other applicable provisions in the act and any other applicable statute. The Authority shall immediately forward a copy of its proposed by-laws and rules to the township board in care of the township clerk. Such by-laws and rules shall be subject to the approval of the township board.
Sec. 7. Savings Clause.
All proceedings pending, all rights and liabilities existing, acquired or incurred pursuant to any other applicable Township ordinances, at the time this Ordinance takes effect, are saved and may be consummated according to the laws in force when they are commenced.
Sec. 8. Severability.
Should any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this Ordinance be declared by the courts to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared invalid.
Sec. 9. Ordinance Conflict.
Nothing in this Ordinance shall be interpreted to conflict with present or future state statutes on the same subject matter, conflicting provisions of this Ordinance shall be abrogated to, but only to, the extent of the conflict. Moreover, the provisions of this Ordinance shall be construed, if possible, to be consistent with relevant state regulations and statutes.
Sec. 10. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall become effective upon publication as provided by law. Made and passed by the Board of the Charter Township of Independence on the 19th day of September, 2006
Yeas: 5
Nays: 2
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
BY: SHELAGH VANDERVEEN, CLERK
Introduced: 9/5/06
Adopted: 9/19/06
Published: 9/27/06
Effective: 9/27/06

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO.____________
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on September 5, 2006, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees introduced a First Reading of an Ordinance creating a Corridor Improvement Authority. The following is the proposed Ordinance:
CREATION OF
CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
An ordinance creating a Corridor Improvement Authority and identifying the applicable Development Area, pursuant to the authority granted by Act 280 of the Public Acts of 2005 of the State of Michigan,
The Charter Township of Independence Hereby Ordains:
Sec. 1. Creation of an Authority.
The Independence Township Corridor Improvement Authority (the ‘Authority?) is hereby created and established pursuant to the provisions of Act No. 280 of the Public Acts of 2005 as amended (‘the act?).
Sec. 2. Duration of effectiveness of the Authority.
The Authority shall be dissolved at such time as the authority has completed the purposes for which it was organized, as determined by the township board.
Sec. 3. Governing board of the Authority.
The Authority shall be under the supervision and control of a board (the ‘Authority Board?) consisting of the supervisor of the Charter Township of Independence and not less than 5 or more than 9 members appointed by the supervisor in accordance with Section 8 of the Act, and subject to the approval of the township board. Not less than one member of the Authority Board shall be a resident of the development area or an area within ? mile of any part of the development area and not less than a majority of the members shall be persons having an ownership or business interest in property located within the development area. The members of the Authority Board shall hold office and the Authority Board shall conduct itself in accordance with the terms and conditions of the act. The Board shall elect a chairperson from its members.
Sec. 4. Powers and duties of the Authority.
The Authority shall have the powers and duties as provided for in the act, except that the Authority shall not have power to:
(1) Borrow money and issue bonds or notes without the approval of the township board.
Sec. 5. Development Area.
The boundaries of the Development Area within and with respect to which the Authority shall exercise its powers are hereby designated by the description set forth on Exhibit A on file in the office of the township clerk and made a part of this ordinance by reference. This designation is subject to alteration or amendment as the township board may deem appropriate in the future, subject to limitations provided by law.
Sec. 6. By-laws and rules of the Authority.
The Authority shall adopt by-laws governing its procedures and rules regarding the holding of its meetings, all in accordance with section 8(3), and other applicable provisions in the act and any other applicable statute. The Authority shall immediately forward a copy of its proposed by-laws and rules to the township board in care of the township clerk. Such by-laws and rules shall be subject to the approval of the township board.
Sec. 7. Savings Clause.
All proceedings pending, all rights and liabilities existing, acquired or incurred pursuant to any other applicable Township ordinances, at the time this Ordinance takes effect, are saved and may be consummated according to the laws in force when they are commenced.
Sec. 8. Severability.
Should any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this Ordinance be declared by the courts to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared invalid.
Sec. 9. Ordinance Conflict.
Nothing in this Ordinance shall be interpreted to conflict with present or future state statutes on the same subject matter, conflicting provisions of this Ordinance shall be abrogated to, but only to, the extent of the conflict. Moreover, the provisions of this Ordinance shall be construed, if possible, to be consistent with relevant state regulations and statutes.
Shelagh Vanderveen, Township Clerk
Published: 9/13/06

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA: September 19, 2006, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road,
Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of September 5, 2006, meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Consideration of lease of copier
Unfinished Business
1. Second Reading and Adoption of a Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance #83, Section 5.12, Site Plan Review, Subsection 4.b.1., Procedures for Submission and Review of Application
New Business
1, Truth in Taxation Hearing
2. Approval of 2006 millage rates
3. Budget Adjustments
4. First Readings of Text Amendments to Zoning Ordinance #83:
Section 5.04. Signs:
Subsection 3, General conditions, f.(3)
Subsection 8, Permitted temporary signs
Subsection 10, Special signs, c.
Section 5.16. Outdoor storage, outdoor display and sales and seasonal sales
Article XXXII, Board of Appeals, Section 32.02. Meetings; minutes; quorum
5. Consideration of a Waiver Request from development design standard, Hills of Pine Knob, 14.99 acres, R-2 Zone, Royal St. George (West side) at Bristol Parke intersection, 08-22-400-008, 015, and 016
6. Independence/Clarkston Sewer Maintenance Agreement
7. Request to purchase Integrated Library System (ILS) for Library
8. Legal Representation
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on September 5, 2006, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees introduced a First Reading of an Ordinance for Floodplain Management Provisions. The following is the proposed Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO __________.
FOR
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT PROVISIONS
An enforcing agency to discharge the responsibility of the Charter Township of Independence located in Oakland County, under the provisions of the State Construction Code Act, Act No. 230 of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended.
The Charter Township of Independence ordains:
Section 1. AGENCY DESIGNATED. Pursuant to the provisions of the state construction code, in accordance with Section 8b(6) of Act 230, of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, the Director of Building and Planning of the Charter Township of Independence is hereby designated as the enforcing agency to discharge the responsibility of the Charter Township of Independence under Act 230, of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, State of Michigan. The Charter Township of Independence assumes responsibility for the administration and enforcement of said Act through out its corporate limits.
Section 2. CODE APPENDIX ENFORCED. Pursuant to the provisions of the state construction code, in accordance with Section 8b(6) of Act 230, of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, Appendix G of the Michigan Building Code shall be enforced by the enforcing agency within the Charter Township of Independence.
Section 3. DESIGNATION OF REGULATED FLOOD PRONE HAZARD AREAS. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Study (FIS) Entitled ‘Flood Insurance Study, Oakland County, Michigan, and Incorporated Areas? and dated September 29, 2006 and the Flood Insurance Rate Map(s) (FIRMS) panel number(s) of 26125C0050F, 26125C0075F, 26125C0180F, 26125C0185F, 26125C0190F, 26125C0195F, 26125C0205F, 26125C0211F, and 26125C0212F and dated September 29, 2006 are adopted by reference and declared to be a part of Section 1612.3 of the Michigan Building Code.
Section 4. REPEALS. All ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 5. PUBLICATION. This ordinance shall be effective after legal publication and in accordance with the provisions of the Act governing same.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
Published: 9/13/06

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES
The Board of the Charter Township of Independence will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of .0326 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied in 2006.
The hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI, 48346.
The date and location of the meeting to take action on the proposed additional millage will be announced at this public meeting.
If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 3.3% over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved, the operating revenue will increase by 3.4% over the preceding year’s operating revenue.
The taxing unit publishing this notice and identified below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate.
This notice is published by:
Charter Township of Independence
Clerk’s Office
90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 625-5111
Published: 9/13/06

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2004-042
Top Notch Management, LLC, Frederick Ritter, Petitioner
REQUEST AMENDED FINAL PUD SITE PLAN APPROVAL
Water Tower Self Storage
Intended Use: Self Storage ? Climate Control Storage, and Storage
Common Description: 7.29 Acres, East side of Sashabaw Road, south of Waldon Road
Parcel Identification Number: 08-27-201-007, 024, 025, & 026
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #06-0030 Biondo, Michelle, Ward, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO BUILD SECOND STORY ADDITON TO NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURE ON NON- CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
8753 Lakeview Blvd., Lots 27, R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club
08-12-376-028
Case#06-0031 FDF Development, LLC, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS USE VARIANCE FOR GYMNASTIC FACILITY WITHIN A HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE
White Lake Rd., 9.69 Acres, ML and MH Zoning
08-31-376-024
Case#06-0032 Timoff, Herb, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 5.54? TO CONSTRUCT NEW HOME (ALREADY BUILT) ON NON-CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
4644 Second Street, Lot 187, R-1A
08-34-379-009
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Date and Time: September 5, 2006, at 7:30 p.m.
Place: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of August 15, 2006, meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Consideration of lease of copier
Unfinished Business
1. Adoption of the CIA Ordinance
New Business
1. Liberty Wetland Bank Resolution and Easement Amendment
2. Bid Award ? M-15 & I-75 Bridge Lighting Project
3. AFSCME Blue Cross/Blue Shield buyouts
4. Master Right-of-Way Plan for County Roads
5. Review of Board Appointments to the CIA
6. Review Library Agreement with the City of the Village of Clarkston
Closed Session ? Pending Litigation
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
The Charter Township of Independence will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk’s Office at (248) 625-5111.

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 83 AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE GRANTING AMERICAN HOUSE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 83, as amended, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, for the purposes of providing amended regulations applicable to the development and use of certain property situated in Section 27 of the Township that has been rezoned to the American House Planned Unit Development in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
The approximately 6.741 acres of property in Section 27 of the Charter Township of Independence, having Parcel Nos. 08-27-100-030 and 08-27-100-031, and more particularly described on the attached legal description (the ‘Property?), known as the American House PUD, were previously re-classified in the Zoning Ordinance and on the Zoning Map as PUD, Planned Unit Development, subject to and in accordance with an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance adopted on January 9, 2002, inclusive of a PUD Site Plan, Permit Conditions, Development Agreement and other documentation set forth in said amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, being referred to herein as the ‘Original American House PUD Ordinance?.
Section 2 of Ordinance
The Original American House PUD Ordinance is hereby amended to extend the duration of the PUD approval and approve amendments to the PUD Site Plans, Development Agreement and Permit Conditions. Accordingly, Subparagraphs 2, 3 and 4 under Section 2 of the Original American House PUD Ordinance are amended to read as follows, with the all other provisions of said Original American House PUD Ordinance remaining unchanged and applicable to the Property:
1. [Unchanged].
2. The PUD Plans for the American House Planned Unit Development, inclusive of the Elevations and Plan Sheets L-1.0, L-2.0, L-2.1, L-3.0, L-3.1, L-4.0, LI-1.0, P-1.0, P-2.0, P-3.0, P-4.0, P-5.0, P-6.0, SP-1.0, and SP-2.0, as revised to date and as amended to the extent reflected in the amended site plans prepared by Atwell-Hicks (dated 8/29/05) and approved by the Township Board of Trustees at its meeting on the date of adoption of this Ordinance Amendment by the Independence Township Board of Trustees.
3. The Permit Conditions for the American House Planned Unit Development, dated January 9, 2002, as amended May 6, 2003 and August 15, 2006.
4. The Development Agreement for the American House Planned Unit Development, dated January 9, 2002, as amended May 6, 2003 and August 15, 2006.
5. through 10. [Unchanged].
Section 3 of Ordinance
Amended only as specified in this Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, including without limitation the Original American House PUD Ordinance, shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4 of Ordinance
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become effective eight (8) days from the date of publication, unless a notice of intent to file a petition requesting submission of this Ordinance to a vote of the Township electors is filed within seven (7) days of publication. If the notice of intent is filed within seven (7) days of publication, the Ordinance shall take effect thirty-one (31) days from the date of publication, unless a petition determined to be adequate by the Township Clerk is filed within thirty (30) days of publication. If an adequate petition is filed within thirty (30) days of publication, the Ordinance shall be submitted to a vote of the Township electors, and if approved, the effective date of the Ordinance to a vote of the Township electors shall be deemed adequate by the Township Clerk if it is signed by a number of registered electors residing in the portion of the Township outside the limits of cities and villages equal to not less than fifteen (15%) percent of the total vote cast for all candidates for governor at the last preceding general election at which a governor was elected.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence on August 15, 2006.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
INTRODUCED: January 3, 2006
ADOPTED: August 15, 2006
PUBLISHED: January 11, 2006 and August 23, 2006
EFFECTIVE: August 31, 2006
REZONED PROPERTY DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT
PARCEL I:
Part of Lot 4 of SASHABAW ORCHARD ACRES SUBDIVISION, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 61 of Plats, page 43, Oakland County Records, being more fully described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Lot 4; thence proceeding South 89 degrees 46 minutes 00 seconds West 169.92 feet; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds West 132.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 46 minutes 00 seconds East, 170.69 feet; thence due South 132.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
Tax Item No. 08-27-100-031
PARCEL II:
Part of Lot 4 of SASHABAW ORCHARD ACRES SUBDIVISION, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 61 of Plats, page 43, of Oakland County Records, described as beginning at a point South 89 degrees 46 minutes 00 seconds West 169.92 feet along the South lot line from the Southeast lot corner; thence South 89 degrees 46 minutes 00 seconds West 410.00 feet; thence North 132.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 46 minutes 00 seconds East 409.04 feet; thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds East 132.00 feet to beginning, ALSO Lot 5. EXCEPT beginning at the Northwest lot corner; thence East 525.00 feet along the North lot line; thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds East 110.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 58 minutes 00 seconds East 157.12 feet; thence South 232.17 feet; thence South 89 degrees 46 minutes 00 seconds West 680.76 feet; thence Northerly 344.20 to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
Tax Item No. 08-27-100-030

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the August 15, 2006, meeting to order at 7:34 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Wagner, Wenger, Dunn, Travis
Absent: Kelly
There was a quorum.
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Approval of the Agenda, as amended
3. Public Forum opened at 7:40 p.m. and closed at 7:56 p.m.
4. Approval of the Consent Agenda:
a. Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 9, 2006
b. Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $594,702.76
c. Purchase Orders in the amount of $579,161.23
d. Approval of two invoices over $10,000.00
e. Adjustment to Senior budget
5. Approved motion for Second Reading and Adoption of Amended Final PUD Site Plan Approval, American House (Independent & Assisted Living for the Elderly), Sashabaw Orchard Acres, Northwest corner at Sashabaw and Bow Point Drive, 6.7 acres, PUD Zoning, 08-17-100-030 and 031
6. Approved motion for Second Reading and adoption of Township initiated rezoning from R-1A (Single Family Residential) to C-1 (Local Commercial), C-2 (Planned Shopping Center), OS-1 (Office Service One), OS-2 (Office Service Two), R-2 (Multiple Family), approximately 70 acres of land situated in the Southwest quadrant of the intersection of I-75 and Sashabaw Road (north of Waldon Road), 08-22-351-021, 08-22-351-025 (5955 Flemings Lake Road), 08-22-351-007 (5961 Flemings Lake Road), 08-22-351-006 (6750 Walters Road), 08-22-351-018 (5870 Waldon Road), 08-22-351-017 (5890 Waldon Road), 08-22-351-057 (6660 Walters Road), 08-22-351-016 (5860 Waldon Road), 08-22-351-009, 08-22-351-010, 08-22-351-011 (6730 Walters Road), 08-22-351-056, 08-22-351-058 (5920 Waldon Road), 08-22-351-024 (5951 Flemings Lake Road), 08-22-351-022 (5800 Waldon Road), 08-22-351-023, and from R-1A (Single Family Residential) to OS-1 (Office Service One), approximately three acres of land situated on the south side of Waldon Road, approximately 1,500 feet west of Sashabaw Road, 08-27-100-032 (5925 Waldon Road), 08-27-100-033 (5915 Waldon Road), and 08-27-100-034 (5905 Waldon Road)
7. Approved motion to accept the First Reading of the Ordinance Amending Article III of the Utilities Ordinance to Provide for Penalties and Enforcement of the Ordinance
8. Approved Resolution recognizing David Edward Creech on attaining rank and honor of Eagle Scout
9. Approved motion in support of Oakland County Parks and Recreation purchase of Upper Bushman Lake property
10. Approved motion to adjourn regular meeting at 8:16 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Published: August 23, 2006 Township Clerk

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
At a regular meeting of the Independence Township Board held on August 15, 2006, the Township Board authorized a Second Reading and adoption of a rezoning request from R-1A (Single Family Residential) to C-1 (Local Commercial), C-2 (Planned Shopping Center), OS-1 (Office Service One), OS-2 (Office Service Two), R-2 (Multiple Family), Approximately 70 acres of land situated in the Southwest quadrant of the intersection of I-75 and Sashabaw Road (north of Waldon Road), 08-22-351-021, 08-22-351-025 (5955 Flemings Lake Road), 08-22-351-007 (5961 Flemings Lake Road), 08-22-351-006 (6750 Walters Road), 08-22-351-018 (5870 Waldon Road), 08-22-351-017 (5890 Waldon Road), 08-22-351-057 (6660 Walters Road), 08-22-351-016 (5860 Waldon Road), 08-22-351-009, 08-22-351-010, 08-22-351-011 (6730 Walters Road), 08-22-351-056, 08-22-351-058 (5920 Waldon Road), 08-22-351-024 (5951 Flemings Lake Road), 08-22-351-022 (5800 Waldon Road), 08-22-351-023, and from R-1A (Single Family Residential) to OS-1 (Office Service One), Approximately three acres of land situated on the south side of Waldon Road, approximately 1,500 feet west of Sashabaw Road, 08-27-100-032 (5925 Waldon Road), 08-27-100-033 (5915 Waldon Road), and 08-27-100-034 (5905 Waldon Road):

The motion to approve this amendment was offered by Dunn, supported by Rosso; the vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Rosso, Travis, Wagner, Wenger, Dunn, VanderVeen. Nays: None. Absent: Kelly. The motion carried.
The ordinance amendment is effective on the 8th day after adoption.
Published: August 23, 2006 Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
At a regular meeting of the Township Board held on August 15, 2006, the Board authorized a First Reading of an Amendment to the Utilities Ordinance as follows:
ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III OF THE UTILITIES ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES AND
ENFORCEMENT OF THE ORDINANCE
The Charter Township of Independence ordains:
Article III is amended to add Section 20-52 as follows:
Section 20-52. Penalties and Enforcement.
Section 1
A. Enforcement. The Enforcement Officer or his/her agent, officer or employee shall have authority under this Ordinance to enter upon privately-owned land for the purpose of performing the Township’s duties under this Ordinance and may take or cause to be made such examinations, surveys or samplings as are deemed necessary.
B. Civil remedies. The provisions of this ordinance shall be enforceable through any and all remedies at law or in equity in any court of competent jurisdiction. Any violation is deemed to be a nuisance per se.
C. This ordinance is supplemental to the provisions of the General Municipal Code Ordinance of the Township.
D. Penalties. In addition to the rights and remedies herein provided to the Township, a violation of this Ordinance shall be a civil infraction and subject to the following fines:
1. First violation of this Ordinance: minimum fine-$50.00; maximum fine-$500.00, plus costs, damages and other sanctions for each offense;
2. Second violation of this Ordinance: minimum fine-$150.00; maximum fine-$1,000.00, plus costs, damages and other sanctions for each offense;
3 Third violation of this Ordinance: minimum fine-$250.00; maximum fine-$2,000.00, plus costs, damages and other sanctions for each offense;
4. Fourth violation of this Ordinance: minimum fine-$400.00; maximum fine-$4,000.00, plus costs, damages and other sanctions for each offense;
5. Each act or violation, and on each day upon which any such violation shall occur, shall constitute a separate offense.
E. Injunction. Any activity conducted in violation of this Section is declared to be a nuisance per se, and the Township may commence a civil suit in any court of competent jurisdiction for an order abating or enjoining the violation.
F. Appearance Tickets. In all arrests and prosecutions for violation of this Ordinance, appearance tickets and the appropriate procedures set forth in Act 147, Michigan Public Acts of 1968, as amended, may be used.
Section 2
If one or more repealed and/or amended sections, provisions, phrases or words of this ordinance are declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, provisions, phrases and words of this ordinance, which shall continue in full force and effect, and to this end, this ordinance is declared to be severable.
Section 3
All proceedings pending and all rights and the liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they are commenced.
Section 4
This ordinance shall be effective upon publication in the manner prescribed by law.
Section 5
Except as amended herein, all other terms and conditions of this ordinance remain unchanged.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Shelagh VanderVeen, Township Clerk
Published: 8/23/06

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
At Regular meetings of the Township Board held on March 1, 2005, and August 9, 2006, the Board authorized a Second Reading and Adoption of the Thomas Patti Rezoning Request from R-1R (Rural Residential) to R-1B (Suburban Residential), Maybee, East of Clintonville Road, 08-25-200-024, 025 and 026.

The motion to approve this amendment was offered by Wenger, supported by Rosso; the vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Kelly, Rosso, Wenger, Wagner, VanderVeen. Nays: None. Absent: Travis, Dunn. The motion carried.
The ordinance amendment is effective immediately upon publication.
Published: 8/16/06 Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #06-0028 Williams, Ward, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 38? TO CONSTRUCT COVERED FRONT PORCH (CONSTRUCTION STARTED) ON NON- CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
8783 Beachwood Ave., Lots 15-17, R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club
08-12-333-025
Case#06-0029 Loetzner, Peter, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 30?, 2ND FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 28? AND REAR YARD (LAKE) SETBACK VARIANCE OF 35? TO RE-BUILD HOME ON NON-CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
8620 Sequoyah Ct., Lots 1-3 and part of Club Ground Park, R-1A
Thendara Park Country Club
08-12-356-053
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the August 9, 2006, meeting to order at 7:34 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Wagner, Wenger, Kelly
Absent: Dunn, Travis
There was a quorum.
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Approval of the Agenda, as submitted
3. Public Forum opened at 7:40 p.m., and closed at 7:40 p.m.
4. Approval of the Consent Agenda:
a. Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 18, 2006
b. Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $674,606.43
5. Approved motion for Second Reading of the Thomas Patti Rezoning Request from R-1R (Rural Residential) to R-1B (Suburban Residential), Maybee, East of Clintonville Road, #08-25-200-024, 025, 026
6. Approved Motion to hire Arlene Weber as Full-Time Custodian of the Library with a start date of 8/21/06 at the contract rate of $13.05 per hour and to permit the transfer of $4,000.00 from the line item ‘Service Charge ? WOLF System? to Health Insurance and the Transfer of $2,000.00 from the line item ‘Buildings? to Health Insurance.
7. Approved Motion to accept recommendation of Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission to put operating millage for the Senior Center of $650,000 annual revenue, requiring a millage rate of 0.4 on November 2006 ballot.
8. Approved Motion to accept recommendation of Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission to put Senior Center Bond for $3,100,000 required for construction of Senior Center on November 2006 ballot.
9. Approved motion to go into closed session to discuss real estate matter at 9:52 p.m.
10. Approved motion to go into open session at 10:04 p.m.
11. Approved motion to adjourn regular meeting at 10:04 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 8/16/06

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
Date: August 15, 2006
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of August 1, 2006, meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Approval of two invoices over $10,000.00
e. Adjustment to Senior budget
Unfinished Business
1. Second Reading and Adoption of Amended Final PUD Site Plan Approval, American House (Independent & Assisted Living for the Elderly), Sashabaw Orchard Acres, Northwest corner at Sashabaw and Bow Pointe Drive, 6.7 acres, PUD Zoning, 08-27-100-030 and 031
2. Second Reading and Adoption of Township initiated rezoning from R-1A (Single Family Residential) to C-1 (Local Commercial), C-2 (Planned Shopping Center), OS-1 (Office Service One), OS-2 (Office Service Two), R-2 (Multiple Family), Approximately 70 acres of land situated in the Southwest quadrant of the intersection of I-75 and Sashabaw Road (north of Waldon Road), 08-22-351-021, 08-22-351-025 (5955 Flemings Lake Road), 08-22-351-007 (5961 Flemings Lake Road), 08-22-351-006 (6750 Walters Road), 08-22-351-018 (5870 Waldon Road), 08-22-351-017 (5890 Waldon Road), 08-22-351-057 (6660 Walters Road), 08-22-351-016 (5860 Waldon Road), 08-22-351-009, 08-22-351-010, 08-22-351-011 (6730 Walters Road), 08-22-351-056, 08-22-351-058 (5920 Waldon Road), 08-22-351-024 (5951 Flemings Lake Road), 08-22-351-022 (5800 Waldon Road), 08-22-351-023, and from R-1A (Single Family Residential) to OS-1 (Office Service One), Approximately three acres of land situated on the south side of Waldon Road, approximately 1,500 feet west of Sashabaw Road, 08-27-100-032 (5925 Waldon Road), 08-27-100-033 (5915 Waldon Road), and 08-27-100-034 (5905 Waldon Road)
New Business
1. Amendment to the Utilities Ordinance
2. Christmas Light Festival at DTE
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the July 18, 2006, meeting to order at 7:32 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Wagner, Wenger, Kelly
Absent: Dunn
Mr. Travis arrived at 7:34 p.m.
There was a quorum.
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Approval of the Agenda, as amended
3. Public Forum opened at 7:34 p.m. and closed at 7:34 p.m.
4. Approval of the Consent Agenda:
a. Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 5, 2006
b. Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $887,726.70
c. Purchase Orders in the amount of $864,719.47
5. Approved motion to enter into Wireless Oakland Agreement between Oakland County and Independence Township
6. Approved motion to approve application for Haunted Forest in Independence Township on October 5-7, 12-14, 19-21 & 26-30, 2006
7. Approved motion to approve the request to advertise for an Operation Specialist II at a hire rate of $20.53 per hour plus benefits and approval of the budget increase in water account 591-000-706-000 for $25,000.00
8. Approved motion to approve User Rate Increase to the Township’s sanitary sewer usage rate of $61.50/quarterly, effective July 15, 2006 and approval of the Industrial Waste Control charges as outlined in the Oakland County Drain Commissioner’s letter dated July 6, 2006, and approval for a budget increase amendment of $38,000 in expenditures and $49,000 in revenues
9. Approved motion to approve additional work needed to complete the Water Capital Improvement Project, as outlined in the report ‘Cost Analysis of Construction? prepared by HRC, at a cost not to exceed $300,000.00 and approval of a budget increase of $300,000.00 in the 591-556-890-001 (Water Capital Improvements), the increase will come out of the retained earnings from the Water Fund
10. Approved motion to adjourn regular meeting at 9:06 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: July 26, 2006

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
Date: August 1, 2006
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of July 18, 2006, meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
1. Second Reading and Approval of the Thomas Patti Rezoning Request from R-1R (Rural Residential) to R-1B (Suburban Residential), Maybee, East of Clintonville Road, #08-25-200-024, 025, 026
New Business
1. Permission to Hire ? Library
2. Presentation by the Parks and Recreation Commission
Closed Session to discuss Real Estate
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

NOTICE OF ELECTION ? PRIMARY ELECTION AUGUST 8, 2006
IN
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
To the Qualified Electors:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Primary Election will be held in
Charter Township of Independence
County of Oakland, State of Michigan
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2006
THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 A.M. UNTIL 8:00 P.M.
ALL POLLING PLACES ARE HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
BRAILLE AND AUDIO VERSIONS OF VOTING INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE
AT THE POLLING PLACES LISTED BELOW:
PRECINCT NUMBERS POLLING LOCATION
Precincts 1 and 3 Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church
6805 Bluegrass Drive
Precincts 2 and 6 North Sashabaw Elementary
5290 Maybee Road
Precinct 4 Free Methodist Church 5482 Winell @ Maybee Road
Precincts 5 and 14 Pine Knob Elementary 6020 Sashabaw Road
Precinct 7 Independence Elementary
6850 Hubbard Road
Precincts 8 and 9 Clarkston Elementary
6595 Waldon Road
Precinct 10 Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road
Precinct 11 First Congregational Church
5449 Clarkston Road
Precincts 12 and 15 Bailey Lake Elementary
8051 Pine Knob Road
Precinct 13 Maranatha Baptist Church 5790 Flemings Lake Road
FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOMINATING CANDIDATES OF ALL PARTICIPATING POLITICAL PARTIES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES:
STATE: GOVERNOR
CONGRESSIONAL: UNITED STATES SENATOR, REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS
LEGISLATIVE: STATE SENATOR, STATE REPRESENTATIVE
COUNTY COUNTY COMMISSIONER
AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING DELEGATES TO THE COUNTY CONVENTION OF THE REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC PARTIES
AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS:
POLICE MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSITION
LIBRARY MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSITION
Full text of the ballot proposals AND Absentee Ballots may be requested from:
Independence Township Clerk’s Office
90 North Main Street
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 625-5111 x 233
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
COUNTY TREASURER’S STATEMENT AS REQUIRED
BY ACT NO. 62 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1933
AS AMENDED
I, Patrick M. Dohany, County Treasurer of the County of Oakland, State of Michigan, do hereby certify that according to the records in my office, as of July 19, 2006, the total of all voted increases in the tax rate limitation above the 18 mills established by Section 6 of Article IX of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 affecting taxable property in the Township of Independence, in said County, is as follows:
LOCAL UNIT VOTED INCREASE YEARS INCREASE EFFECTIVE

Township of Independence None

Clarkston Community Schools 19.2491 2006 – 2015
(Non-Homestead)
Lake Orion Community Schools 18.00 2005 -2014 Incl.
(Non-Homestead)
2.25 2006 ? 2014 Incl.
Waterford School District 18.00 2004 – 2013 Incl.
County School District Of
Oakland County 3.6483 Unlimited
County of Oakland .25 2002 to 2011 Incl.
Oakland Community College 1.00 Unlimited
.80 2002 to 2011 Incl.
Dated: July 19, 2006
Patrick M. Dohany, Treasurer
Oakland County
Published: 7/26/06

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, August 10, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2006-015
TEXT AMENDMENTS TO
ZONING ORDINANCE #83
Amend Sec. 5.16. Outdoor storage,
outdoor display, and sales and seasonal sales.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh Vanderveen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, August 10, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC #2006-013
TEXT AMENDMENTS TO
ZONING ORDINANCE #83
Revise Article XXXII. Board of Appeals
Section 32.02. Meetings; minutes; quorum.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing/Meeting. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111.

PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Accuracy Test
The Charter Township of Independence announces a Public Accuracy testing of the computer program for the Election on August 8, 2006.
The testing will be held on July 25, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at the Independence Township Supervisor’s Conference Room, 90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, MI.
Published: 7/19/06 Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
At a regular meeting of the Independence Township Board held on July 5, 2006, the Township Board authorized a First Reading Amendment of a rezoning request from REC (Recreational) to R-1A/PRO (Single Family Residential/Planned Rezoning Overlay), 18.37 acres, 4819 Edgewood Drive (Mary Sue Avenue), American Legion Chief Pontiac Post 377, 08-35-351-012. Maps available at the township office or in this week’s edition of the Clarkstson News.
Published: 7/12/06 Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
At a regular meeting of the Independence Township Board held on July 5, 2006, the Township Board authorized a First Reading of a rezoning from R-1A (Single Family Residential) to C-1 (Local Commercial), C-2 (Planned Shopping Center), OS-1 (Office Service One), OS-2 (Office Service Two), R-2 (Multiple Family), Approximately 70 acres of land situated in the Southwest quadrant of the intersection of I-75 and Sashabaw Road (north of Waldon Road), 08-22-351-021, 08-22-351-025 (5955 Flemings Lake Road), 08-22-351-007 (5961 Flemings Lake Road), 08-22-351-006 (6750 Walters Road), 08-22-351-018 (5870 Waldon Road), 08-22-351-017 (5890 Waldon Road), 08-22-351-057 (6660 Walters Road), 08-22-351-016 (5860 Waldon Road), 08-22-351-009, 08-22-351-010, 08-22-351-011 (6730 Walters Road), 08-22-351-056, 08-22-351-058 (5920 Waldon Road), 08-22-351-024 (5951 Flemings Lake Road), 08-22-351-022 (5800 Waldon Road), 08-22-351-023, and from R-1A (Single Family Residential) to OS-1 (Office Service One), Approximately three acres of land situated on the south side of Waldon Road, approximately 1,500 feet west of Sashabaw Road, 08-27-100-032 (5925 Waldon Road), 08-27-100-033 (5915 Waldon Road), and 08-27-100-034 (5905 Waldon Road). Maps available at the township office or in this week’s print edition of The Clarkston News.
Published: 7/12/06 Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the July 5, 2006, meeting to order at 7:33 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Wagner, Wenger, Dunn, Kelly
Absent: Travis
There was a quorum.
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Approval of the Agenda, as amended
3. Public Forum opened at 7:37 p.m. and closed at 7:37 p.m.
4. Approval of the Consent Agenda:
a. Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 20, 2006
b. Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $1,034,476.95
c. Purchase Orders in the amount of $1,023,835.83
5. Approved motion for approval of liquor license transfer to Andiamo of Clarkston LLC
6. Denial of First Reading of proposed rezoning from R-1A (Single Family Residential) to C-2 Planned Shopping Center) and C-3 (Highway Commercial), Approximately 70 acres of land situated in the Southwest quadrant of the intersection of I-75 and Sashabaw Road, (north of Waldon Road), Orco Investments
7. Approved First Reading of Township initiated rezoning from R-1A (Single Family Residential) to C-1 (Local Commercial), C-2 (Planned Shopping Center), OS-1 (Office Service One) OS-2 (Office Service Two), R-2 (Multiple Family) Approximately 70 acres of land situated in the Southwest quadrant of the intersection of I-75 and Sashabaw Road (north of Waldon Road)
8. Approved First Reading of Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance #83, Section 5.12 Site Plan Review, Subsection 4b1, Procedures for Submission and Review of application
9. Approved First Reading of a rezoning request from REC (Recreation) to R-1A/PRO (Single Family Residential/Planned Rezoning Overlay) 18.37 acres, 4819 Edgewood Drive (Mary Sue Avenue), American Legion Chief Pontiac, Post 377
10. Approved motion approve concept of property swap for a passive pocket park and authorization to prepare a design plan at a cost not to exceed $3,500.00
11. Approved reclassification of Karen DeLorge from Clerk to Clerk Technical
12. Approved salary adjustment for Renee Poole, Assistant Finance Director
13. Approved motion to create and post for a full-time Custodial position at Independence Township Library
14. Approved motion to consider a budget adjustment for restoring sponsorship of CAYA
15. Approved ZBA alternate appointment of Joseph Lawrence
16. Approved Safety Path Committee appointment of Dale Massey and reappointment of Paul Klemm and Larry Rosso
17. Approved motion to enter into closed session ? IAFF Contract at 9:47 p.m.
18. Approved motion to enter into open session at 10:17 p.m.
19. Approved motion to accept IAFF Contract for 2006-2007.
20. Approved motion to adjourn regular meeting at 10:19 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 7/12/06

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #06-0025 Olson, Randy, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY (LACKS FRONTAGE, REQUIRES SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE, WIDTH-TO-DEPTH RATIO)
5491 Maybee Rd., 2 Acres, R-1A
08-35-101-001
Case #06-0026 Mazza, Eugene, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 20? SIDE YARD VARIANCE, PLUS 2? HEIGHT VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
9348 Ellis Rd., 3.15 Acres, R-1R
08-07-100-024
Case #06-0027 Kapelanski, Gary, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 2?6? SIDE YARD VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT BASEMENT (UNDER EXISTING HOME) ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
4550 Clinton, Lot 9, R-1A
Oakland Ridge Sub
08-34-452-013
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARy
Date: July 18, 2006
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of July 5, 2006, meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
1. Approval of Thomas Patti Rezoning Request from R-1R (Rural Residential) to R-1B (Suburban Residential)
New Business
1. Oakland Wireless
2. Permission to advertise for Operation Specialist II
3. Clinton-Oakland Sanitary Sewer rate increase
4. Water Capital Improvement Progress Report ? Budget Amendment
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 83
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on July 5, 2006, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees authorized a First Reading of a text Amendment to certain Articles of Ordinance No. 83, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, for the purpose of requiring that building elevations are submitted with a conceptual site plan. A full copy of the Ordinance is on file in the Township Clerk’s Office for public review and inspection. The following is the proposed Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment:
The Charter Township of Independence ordains as follows for incorporation into the Independence Township Code:
Section I
Article V, General Provisions, Section 5.12.4.b shall be amended as follows:
b. Conceptual and Final Site Plan Approval. The procedure for processing the site plan includes two (2) phases:
1. The first phase is called conceptual approval, the intent of which is to present a site plan to the Planning Commission for initial review and approval of the overall concept of the development. A conceptual site plan shall contain all information required under Section 5.12.2, except that a detailed landscape plan, and utility information shall not be required at this state of review. Wherein the applicant intends to request variances from the Zoning Ordinance from the Zoning Board of Appeals, conceptual approval by the Planning Commission shall be conditional upon favorable action on any variance requested by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
2. Unchanged.
Section II
Contains severance clause.
Section III
Contains savings clause.
Section IV
Contains effective date.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
SHELAGH VANDERVEEN, TOWNSHIP CLERK
Published: July 12, 2006

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the June 20, 2006, meeting to order at 7:33 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Wagner, Travis, Wenger, Dunn, Kelly
Absent: None
There was a quorum.
Opening Statements and Correspondence
1. Approval of the Agenda, as amended
2. Public Forum opened at 7:37 p.m. and closed at 7:37 p.m.
3. Presentation of Plante & Moran 2005 audit
4. Approved motion to untable Application of Orco
5 Approved motion to accept withdrawal of Orco Investment Site Specific Proposal
6. Public Hearing of Orco Investments for development of approximately 71 acres of land at the corner of I-75 and Sashabaw Road opened at 8:08 p.m. and closed at 8:08 p.m.
7. Presentation of Sashabaw Corridor Improvement Authority by Carlisle/Wortman and Hubbell, Roth & Clark
8. Public Hearing of Sashabaw Corridor Improvement Authority closed at 9:07 p.m.
9. Approval of the Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 6, 2006
b. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $1,043,662.26
c. Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $1,023,485.62
10. Approved motion to accept Plante & Moran 2005 Audit
11. Approved motion for Independence Township to contribute 5% of construction costs for Deerwood paving
12. Approved motion for approval of liquor license transfer to Hamlin Pub
13. Approved motion to send recommendation for a modification of the Township initiated proposal to Planning Commission for a report, to be completed for the July 5, 2006, Board Meeting
14. Approved motion to adjourn meeting at 9:50 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 6/28/06

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
Date: July 5, 2006
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address he Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of June 20, 2006, meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Contract Renewal for Cross Connection Inspections
New Business
1. Liquor License Transfer ? Mesquite Creek/Andiamo
2. First Reading of proposed rezoning from R-1A (Single Family Residential) to C-2 (Planned Shopping Center) and C-3 (Highway Commercial), Approximately 70 acres of land situated in the Southwest quadrant of the intersection of I-75 and Sashabaw Road (north of Waldon Road), Orco Investments, 08-22-351-021, 08-22-351-025 (5955 Flemings Lake Road), 08-22-351-007 (5961 Flemings Lake Road), 08-22-351-006 (6750 Walters Road), 08-22-351-018 (5870 Waldon Road), 08-22-351-017 (5890 Waldon Road), 08-22-351-057 (6660 Waldon Road), 08-22-351-016 (5860 Waldon Road), 08-22-351-009, 08-22-351-010, 08-22-351-011 (6730 Walters Road), 08-22-351-056, 08-22-351-058 (5920 Waldon Road)
3. First Reading of Township initiated rezoning from R-1A (Single Family Residential) to C-1 (Local Commercial), C-2 (Planned Shopping Center), OS-1 (Office Service One), OS-2 (Office Service Two), R-2 (Multiple Family), Approximately 70 acres of land situated in the Southwest quadrant of the intersection of I-75 and Sashabaw Road (north of Waldon Road), 08-22-351-021, 08-22-351-025 (5955 Flemings Lake Road), 08-22-351-007 (5961 Flemings Lake Road), 08-22-351-006 (6750 Walters Road), 08-22-351-018 (5870 Waldon Road), 08-22-351-017 (5890 Waldon Road), 08-22-351-057 (6660 Waldon Road), 08-22-351-016 (5860 Waldon Road), 08-22-351-009, 08-22-351-010, 08-22-351-011 (6730 Walters Road), 08-22-351-056, 08-22-351-058 (5920 Waldon Road), 08-22-351-024 (5951 Flemings Lake Road), 08-22-351-022 (5800 Waldon Road), 08-22-351-023, and from R-1A (Single Family Residential) to OS-1 (Office Service One), Approximately three acres of land situated on the south side of Waldon Road, approximately 1,500 feet west of Sashabaw Road, 08-27-100-032 (5925 Waldon Road), 08-27-100-033 (5915 Waldon Road), and 08-27-100-034 (5905 Waldon Road)
4. First Reading of Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance #83, Section 5.12, Site Plan Review, Subsection 4b1, Procedures for Submission and Review of Application
5. First Reading of a rezoning request from REC (Recreation) to R-1A/PRO (Single Family Residential/Planned Rezoning Overlay), 18.37 acres, 4819 Edgewood Drive (Mary Sue Avenue), American Legion Chief Pontiac, Post 377, 08-35-351-012
6. Clinton-Oakland Sanitary Sewer rate increase
7. Water Capital Improvement Progress Report ? Budget Amendment
8. Sashabaw Town Center Park
9. Senior Center millage discussion
10. Reclassification of employee ? Clerk’s Office
11. Salary increase for Assistant Finance Director
12. Permission to post position ? Library
13. Request to purchase CCTV
14. Consideration for restoring Township sponsorship for the Clarkston Area Youth Assistance Program
15. ZBA Alternate Appointment
16. Appointment to Safety Path Committee
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2006, FOR
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
To the qualified electors of the Township of Independence, County of Oakland, State of Michigan.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE WILL BE OPEN:
MONDAY, JULY 10, 2006
FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.
LAST DAY TO REGISTER
FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING APPLICATIONS FOR THE REGISTRATION OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS IN SAID TOWNSHIP NOT ALREADY REGISTERED.
THE AUGUST 8, 2006, PRIMARY ELECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN ALL VOTING PRECINCTS OF INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOMINATING CANDIDATES OF ALL PARTICIPATING PARTIES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES:
STATE Governor
CONGRESSIONAL United States Senator and Representative in Congress
LEGISLATIVE State Senator and State Representative
COUNTY County Commissioner
AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING DELEGATES TO COUNTY CONVENTION OF THE REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC PARTIES.
AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS:
LIBRARY MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSITION
POLICE MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSITION
Full text of the proposals may be obtained from:
Shelagh VanderVeen
Independence Township Clerk’s Office
90 North Main Street
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 625-5111

PUBLIC NOTICE
Consumer Confidence Report with 2005 Water Quality Results was mailed June 23rd, 2006 to all water customers. If you do not receive your copy, you can pick one up at the Department of Public Works, 6050 Flemings Lake Road. Normal business hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #06-0021 Quinlan, Peter, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 28? FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY TO CONSTRUCT COVERED FRONT PORCH AND GARAGE ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
9727 Hadley Rd., 1.13 Acres, R-1C
08-05-476-010
Case #06-0022 MacGillis, Steve, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 2? HEIGHT VARIANCE FOR FENCE (ALREADY EXISTS) WITHIN FRONT YARD SETBACK ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
4126 Meyers Rd., Lots 15 & 16, R-1A
Lake Oakland Knobs
08-34-478-053
Case #06-0023 Tech Express Corp., Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 10? REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FOR GAS STATION/CONVENIENCE STORE ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Clark Gas Station
4951 Sashabaw Rd., Pt. of Lot 21, MS
Pelton Heights Sub
08-34-326-013
Case #06-0024 Hambley Holdings, LLC, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR WIDTH TO DEPTH RATIO FOR PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
American Legion
Oak Park Dr./Mary Sue Ave., Parcel A, REC/R-1A/PRO
08-35-351-012
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Township Building Department during regular business hours. Written comments may be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals c/o the Independence Township Building Department, 90 N. Main St., Clarkston, MI 48346 prior to the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
The Township will provide the necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at a public hearing/meeting upon advance notice in writing or by calling the Township Building Department (248) 625-8111

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
At a Regular meeting of the Township Board held on June 6, 2006, the Board authorized a Second Reading and Adoption of a rezoning request from RO (ResearchOffice) to PUD (Planned Unit Development), Proposed Mixed Use Development on 29acres (Pine Knob Corporate Center), SE corner Sashabaw Road and Clarkston Road,08-15-451-002. (Map available in this week’s print edition or at the Township offices.)
The motion to approve this amendment was offered by Travis, supported by Kelly; thevote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Kelly, Rosso, Travis, Wagner, Wenger, Dunn,VanderVeen. Nays: None. The motion carried.The ordinance amendment is effective immediately upon publication.
Published: 6/14/06
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the June 6, 2006, meeting to order at 7:33 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Wagner, Travis, Wenger, Dunn, Kelly
Absent: None
There was a quorum.
Opening Statements and Correspondence
Public Forum opened at 7:35 p.m. and closed at 7:42 p.m.
1.Approval of the Agenda, as amended
2.Approval of the Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 16, 2006
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $990,935.09
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $980,188.27
3.Approved motion to accept and adopt Second Reading of a rezoning request from RO (Research Office) to PUD (Planned Unit Development), Proposed Mixed Use Development on 29 acres (Pine Knob Corporate Center), SE corner Sashabaw Road and Clarkston Road, 08-15-451-002
4.Approved motion to renew Michigan Municipal Risk Management Association liability insurance for Independence Township
5.Approved motion to promote Scott Lenhart to Building Inspector I
6.Approved motion for publication of Request for Proposal (RFP) for Township Legal Services
7.Approved motion to enter into closed session to discuss Legal Opinion at 8:26 p.m.
8.Approved motion to enter into open session at 8:52 p.m.
9.Approved motion to table discussion of Carlisle/Wortman’s recommendations on rezoning
10.Approved motion to adjourn meeting at 8:53 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
Date: June 20, 2006
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agend
a. Approval of Minutes of June 6, 2006, meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Public Hearing
1. Application of Orco Investments for development of approximately 71 acres of land at the corner of I-75 and Sashabaw Road
2. Sashabaw Corridor Improvement Authority discussion
New Business
1. Paving of Deerwood Subdivision
2. Liquor License Approval ? Hamlin Pub
3. Discussion of Carlisle/Wortman’s recommendations on rezoning
4. Approval of Audit
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Board of the Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the establishment of a Corridor Improvement Authority in accordance with Public Act 280 of 2005. The proposed boundaries of the Corridor Improvement Authority Development area are depicted in a map in the print edition or at the township office.

The Board will hear comments from citizens, taxpayers or property owners and officials from any affected taxing jurisdiction. No action will be taken. Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Clerk’s Office during regular office house 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-5111.
Shelagh Vanderveen, CLERK

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #06-0018 Mayo, Jeffrey, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 7? SIDE YARD VARIANCE, 7? REAR YARD VARIANCE AND 152? SIZE VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
Frankwill, Lot 4, R-1A
Waterford-Drayton Sub
08-34-127-021
Case #06-0019 Nelson, Rick, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY (LACKS WIDTH AND SIDE YARD SETBACKS CREATING TWO NON CONFORMING LOTS)
Waterford Rd, Lot 118 and 119, R-1A
Townsend’s Sub
08-33-357-018
Case #06-0020 Cornwall, Bryan, Rick, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR OUTSIDE EXERCISE AREAS (RUNS OR PENS)
Sashabaw Rd., 1.09 Acres, OS-2
Advanced Petcare
08-27-201-023
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Clerk

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
Date: June 6, 2006
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of May 16, 2006, meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
1. Second Reading and Adoption of a rezoning request from RO (Research Office) to PUD (Planned Unit Development), Proposed Mixed Use Development on 29 acres (Pine Knob Corporate Center), SE corner Sashabaw Road and Clarkston Road, 08-15-451-002
New Business
1. MMRMA Insurance Renewal
2. Consideration for restoring part or all of previous cuts to annual support to the Clarkston Area Youth Assistance program.
3. Update regarding Library projects
4. Request for employee reclassification ? Building Department.
5. RFP for Township Legal Services
Closed Session for Collective Bargaining Agreement
Closed Session for Legal Opinion
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
At a regular meeting of the Independence Township Board held on May 16, 2006, the Township Board authorized a First Reading Amendment of a rezoning request, from R1A (Single Family Residential) to PUD (Planned Unit Development), proposed residential development on 79.97 acres (Steeple Chase), NE Section of Clintonville and Mann Roads, 08-36-300-006, 008, 010, 012, 013, 014, 015, 016, 017, 020, 021, 025 and 026
Published: May 24, 2006 Shelagh VanderVeen
TownshipClerk

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
At a Regular meeting of the Township Board held on May 16, 2006, the Board authorized a Second Reading and Adoption of a Rezoning Request from R-1R (Rural Residential) to R-1B (Suburban Residential), 12 acres, South of Clarkston Road and West of Sashabaw Road, 08-15-351-002 (5879 Clarkston Road) and 08-15-351-003 (5863 Clarkston Road.

The motion to approve this amendment was offered by Travis, supported by Kelly; the vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Kelly, Rosso, Travis, Wenger, Wagner. Nays: None. Absent: VanderVeen, Dunn. The motion carried.
The ordinance amendment is effective immediately upon publication.
Published: 5/24/06 Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the May 16, 2006, meeting to order at 7:31 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, Rosso, Wagner, Travis, Wenger, Heenan (for VanderVeen)
Absent: VanderVeen, Dunn
There was a quorum.
1. Approval of the Agenda, as amended.
2. Approval of the Consent Agenda:
a. Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 3, 2006
b. Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $1,157,792.79
c. Purchase Orders in the amount of $1,137,896.65
3. Approved motion that the Township Board commit to provide the information necessary to the Parks and Recreation Commission to move ahead for the initiative for ballot presentation regarding the Senior Center millage in the November General Election
4. Approved motion for the Second Reading and Adoption of a rezoning request from R1R (Rural Residential) to R-2 (Multiple Family Residential), West side of Clintonville Road, North of Mann, 08-35-426-006 and 007
5. Approved motion for the Second Reading and Adoption of a rezoning request from R1R (Rural Residential) to R-1B (Suburban Residential), 12 acres, South of Clarkston Road and West of Sashabaw Road, 08-15-351-002 (5879 Clarkston Road) and 08-15-351-003 (5863 Clarkston Road)
6. Approved motion to allow live music at the Waterford Hills Road Racing for a special event on a probationary basis with a subsequent follow-up report from Building and Planning regarding the sound levels
7. Approved motion to conduct a traffic study along the Sashabaw Corridor for an amount not to exceed $5,000.00
8. Approved motion to adopt the Resolution to approve the CIA for the Sashabaw Corridor and set the public meeting for June 20, 2006
9. Approved motion for the First Reading of a rezoning request from R1A (Single Family Residential) to PUD (Planned Unit Development), proposed residential development on 79.97 acres (Steeple Chase), NE Section of Clintonville and Mann Roads, 08-36-300-006, 008, 010, 012, 013, 014, 015, 016, 017, 020, 021, 025 and 026
10. Approved motion to approve the Opticom System for the Fire Department with a budget adjustment to be determined
11. Approved motion to have the Supervisor and Clerk sign the Agreement with the Road Commission for Oakland County for the Opticom System
12. Approved motion to contract Rural Water Supply Systems, Inc. to prepare the Fire Department for an ISO review, at an amount not to exceed $7,500.00, plus travel, lodging and meals for the consultants
13. Approved motion to approve the Resolution of the Board involving the ISO study in going toward the ISO rating
14. Approved motion to increase the salary of Head of Circulation/Information Technology Manager, Donald McGaw, Jr., by $1,000.00, to an annual salary of $41,000.00, retroactive to May 1, 2006
15. Approved motion to apply for a grant with the State of Michigan for accessible voting systems
16. Approved motion to adjourn at 10:23 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 5/24/06

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #06-0016 Nanney, Donald, DDS, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 9? HEIGHT VARIANCE FOR GROUND SIGN (REPLACEMENT)
S. Main Street, C2
Clarkston Professional Center
08-29-453-003
Case #06-0017 Langefeld, Howard, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS HEIGHT VARIANCE OF 4? TO CONSTRUCT POLE BARN
Pine Knob Rd., 10.12 Acres, R-1C
08-23-126-005
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Nedra L. Lambert
Secretary

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
At a Regular meeting of the Township Board held on May 16, 2006, the Board authorized a Second Reading and Adoption of a Rezoning Request from R1R (Rural Residential) to R-2 (Multiple Family Residential), West side of Clintonville Road, North of Mann, 08-35-426-006 and 007.

The motion to approve this amendment was offered by Rosso, supported by Kelly, the vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Kelly, Rosso, Travis, Wenger, Wagner. Nays: None. Absent: VanderVeen, Dunn. The motion carried.
The ordinance amendment is effective immediately upon publication.
Published: 5/24/06 Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
Date: May 16, 2006
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of May 3, 2006, meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
1. Update from David Lohmeier – Parks and Recreation/Senior Center millage
2. Second Reading and Adoption of a rezoning request from R1R (Rural Residential) to R-2 (Multiple Family Residential), West side of Clintonville Road, North of Mann, 08-35-426-006 and 007
3. Second Reading and Adoption of a rezoning request from R1R (Rural Residential) to R-1B (Suburban Residential), 12 acres, South of Clarkston Road and West of Sashabaw Road, 08-15-351-002 (5879 Clarkston Road) and 08-15-351-003 (5863 Clarkston Road)
New Business
1. Resolution ? CIA Bill
2. Sashabaw Road Update
3. Community Wastewater Utility Systems
4. First Reading of a rezoning request from R1A (Single Family Residential) to PUD (Planned Unit Development), proposed residential development on 79.97 acres (Steeple Chase), NE Section of Clintonville and Mann Roads, 08-36-300-006, 008, 010, 012, 013, 014, 015, 016, 017, 020, 021, 025 and 026
5. Resolution for MERS for On-Call Firefighters
6. Opticom Traffic Control System
7. ISO Rating Consultants
8. Salary review for Library employee
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the May 3, 2006, meeting to order at 7:34 p.m., at the Clarkston School Administration Building.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Wagner, Travis, Wenger, Dunn, Kelly
Absent: None
There was a quorum.
Public Forum opened at 7:35 p.m. and closed at 7:37 p.m.
The Public Hearing on the application of Orco Investments for development of approximately 71 acres of land at the corner of I-75 and Sashabaw Road at 7:38 p.m.
Applicant orally withdrew their application.
1. Approval of the Agenda
2. Approval of the Consent Agenda, as amended:
a. Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 18, 2006.
b. Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $410,123.61
c. Purchase Orders in the amount of $409,898.61
3. The Public Hearing on the application of Orco Investments for development of approximately 71 acres of land at the corner of I-75 and Sashabaw Road opened at 7:38 p.m. Applicant orally withdrew the application. Public Hearing closed at 8:22 p.m.
4. Approved motion to set a continued hearing date on the Application of Orco Investments for June 20, 2006
5 Approved motion to adjourn at 8:24 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: May 10, 2006

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following case:
Case #06-0014 Olafsson, Thor & Glenida, Petitioners
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY (LACKS FRONTAGE)
Clarkston Rd., 9.97 Acres, R-1A
08-14-326-002
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Nedra L. Lambert
Secretary

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
CLARKSTON SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING*
6389 CLARKSTON ROAD
Date: May 3, 2006
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of April 18, 2006, meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Reappointment to Safety Path
Public Hearing
1. Application of Orco Investments for development of approximately 71 acres of land at the corner of I-75 and Sashabaw Road
New Business
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
*PLEASE NOTE ALTERNATE LOCATION FOR THIS MEETING.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Mrs. VanderVeen called the April 18, 2006, meeting to order at 7:35 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library. Due to the Supervisor’s absence, and there being no objection, Mr. Travis chaired the meeting.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wenger, Travis, Dunn, Rosso, Kelly
Absent: Wagner
There was a quorum.
1. Approved the Agenda, as amended
2. Approved the Consent Agenda
a. Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $676,243.54
b. Purchase Orders in the amount of $676,131.78
c. Minutes of April 4, 2006
d. Approval of Liquor License for Pine Knob Wine Shoppe
3. Approved motion to approve salary increase of 4% for library employee, Tracy Malek, retroactive to January 1, 2006
4. Approved motion to purchase heating and cooling rooftop units for Library with Nichols Heating and Cooling, for a total cost of $59,389.00, with a budget adjustment after receipt of insurance proceeds
5. Approved motion to purchase 2006 GMC vehicle for DPW from Graff Truck Center of Flint at a cost of $36,636.00
6. Approved ballot language for Police Millage
7. Approved ballot language for Library Millage
8. Approved motion to table rescission of employee manual
9. Approved motion to adjourn meeting at 8:08 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
Date: April 118, 2006
. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of April 4, 2006, meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
New Business
1. Salary review ? Library employee
2. Replacement of heating and cooling system at Library
3. Water Capital Improvement Update and Additions
4. DPW vehicle purchase
5. Resolution for MERS for On-call Firefighters
6. Ballot language for Police Millage
7. Ballot language for Library Millage
8. Ballot language for Park and Recreation ? Bond/Millage proposition for Township Adult Activity Center
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Mr. Wagner called the April 4, 2006, meeting to order at 7:38 p.m., at the Clarkston School Board Administration Room.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wenger, Wagner, Travis, Dunn, Rosso
Absent: Kelly
There was a quorum.
Mr. Kelly arrived at 7:40 p.m.
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more that three minutes. No one spoke.
3. Approved the Agenda, as submitted
4. Approved the Consent Agenda
a. Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $987,766.65
b. Purchase Orders in the amount of $986,928.42
c. Minutes of March 21, 2006
d. Resolution for Goose Round-up on Greens Lake and Lester Lake
5. Approved motion to close public hearing no later than 10:00 p.m.
6. Public hearing was opened at 7:44 p.m.
7. Closed public hearing at 10:10 p.m.
8. Approved motion for 2006 Chloride Program with Road Maintenance Corp. at $.075 per foot
9. Approved motion for funding of Oakland County Gravel Program for 21AA Gravel at $12.00 per ton
10. Approved motion to adjourn meeting at 10:30 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 4/12/06

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 83. ORDINANCE GRANTING TOP NOTCH MANAGEMENT PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
(Text and Map Amendment to Zoning Ordinance)
An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 83, as amended, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, for the purpose of classifying certain property situated in Section 27 of the Township to PUD, Planned Unit Development, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, and to provide regulations for the development and use of such property.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section One of Ordinance
The approximately 7.31 acres of property in Section 27 of the Charter Township of Independence, known as Parcels 08-27-201-024, 08-27-201-025, 08-27-201-007 and 08-27-201-206 and more particularly described on the attached legal description (the ‘Property?), is hereby reclassified in the Zoning Ordinance and on the Zoning Map, from IOP (Industrial Office Park) to PUD, Planned Unit Development, subject to and in accordance with this amendatory ordinance.
Section Two of Ordinance
This amendment to the Zoning Ordinance is granted subject to, and all development and use of the Property shall be under and in accordance with, the following:
1. Article XXV of the Independence Township Zoning Ordinance as amended.
2. The Site Plans for the Water Tower Self Storage Planned Unit Development, as revised to date, and only as approved by the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees on the date of adoption of this Ordinance Amendment by the Independence Township Board.
3. The Development Agreement for the Water Tower Self Storage Planned Unit Development.
4. Any and all conditions of the approval of the Independence Township Board of Trustees and Planning Commission pertaining to the Water Tower Self Storage Planned Unit Development as reflected in the official minutes of such meetings.
5. All applicable Independence Township ordinances.
6. Recordation with the Oakland County Register of Deeds Office of an Affidavit by the owner of the Property prior to the sale or lease of any portion of the Property and specifying the date of approval of the Planned Unit Development and declaring that all future development of the property has been authorized, restricted and required to be carried out in accordance with this Ordinance.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Amended only as specified in this Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4 of Ordinance
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become effective eight (8) days from the date of publication, unless a notice of intent to file a petition requesting submission of this Ordinance to a vote of the Township electors is filed within seven (7) days of publication. If the notice of intent is filed within seven (7) days of publication, the Ordinance shall take effect thirty-one (31) days from the date of publication, unless a petition determined to be adequate by the Township Clerk is filed within thirty (30) days of publication. If an adequate petition is filed within thirty (30) days of publication, the Ordinance shall be submitted to a vote of the Township electors, and if approved, the effective date of the Ordinance to a vote of the Township electors shall be deemed adequate by the Township Clerk if it is signed by a number of registered electors residing in the portion of the Township outside the limits of cities and villages equal to not less than ten (10%) percent of the total vote cast for all candidates for governor at the last preceding general election at which a governor was elected.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence on the 21st day of March, 2006.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
INTRODUCED: 12/20/05
ADOPTED: 3/21/06
EFFECTIVE: 4/20/06
PUBLISHED: 4/12/06
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
EXHIBIT A
Phase I description
Part of the northwest 1/4 of the northeast 1/4 of section 27, t-4-n, r-9-e, independence township, oakland county, michigan, described as beginning at a point located s 01?41?28″ e 455. 00 ft along the north-south 1/4 line and n 87?47?32″ e 318.87 ft from the n 1/4 corner of section 27, t-4-n, r-9-e; th n 87?47?32″ e 15.78 ft; th n 85?06?55″ e 436.69 ft; th s 01?51?01″ e 385.10 ft; th s 87?24?17″ w 452.91 ft; th n 01?41?28″ w 367.77 ft to the point of beginning. Containing 3.93 acres.
Phase II description
Part of the northwest 1/4 of the northeast 1/4 of section 27, t-4-n, r-9-e, independence township, oakland county, michigan, described as beginning at a point located s 01?41?28″ e 395.00 ft along the north-south 1/4 line and n 87?47?32″ e 333.00 ft and n 85?10?50. E 438.96 ft and s 01?44?50. E 60.00 ft from the n 1/4 corner of section 27, t-4-n, r-9-e; th n 87?47?32″ e 362.00 ft; th s 52?33?00″ e 49.04 ft; th s 01?44?50″ e 273.37 ft; th s 87?30?30″ w 80.00 ft; th s 01?44?50. E 80.00 ft; th s 87?30?30″ w 320.00 ft; th n 01?44?50. W 386.11 ft to the point of beginning. Containing 3.38 acres.
Also including an easement with others for ingress & egress, and public utilities, over and across a strip of land 60 feet in width described as beginning at a point on the north-south 1/4 line of said section 27, located s 01?41?28″ e 395.00 ft from the north 1/4 corner of section 27, t-4-n, r-9-e; th n 87?47?32″ e 333.00 ft; th n 85?10?50″ e 438.96 ft; th s 01?44?50. E 60.08 ft; th s 85?10?50″ w 437.11 ft; th s 87?47?32″ w 334.91 ft to a point on the north-south 1/4 line of section 27; th along said north-south 1/4 line n 01 ?41′ 28″ w 60.00 ft to the point of beginning.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Mr. Wagner called the March 21, 2006, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wenger, Wagner, Kelly, Travis, Dunn, Rosso
Absent: None
There was a quorum.
1. Approval of the Agenda, as amended
2. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $573,270.05
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $560,285.05
Approval of Minutes of March 7, 2006
3. Approved motion to adopt a policy that should the Township Attorney represent a client in business before the Township, they must secure a waiver by majority vote, publicly, of the Township Board
4. Approved motion of Second Reading and adoption of a PUD rezoning request from IOP (Industrial Office Park) to PUD (Planned Unit Development) Proposed Self-Storage, Climate Control Storage on 7.279 Acres (Water Tower Self Storage), SE corner Sashabaw Road and Waldon Road, 08-27-201-007, 024, 025 and 025
5. Approved motion to approve First Reading of a rezoning request from R1R (Rural Residential) to R-1B (Suburban Residential), 12 acres, South of Clarkston Road and West of Sashabaw Road, 08-15-351-003 (5879 Clarkston Road), and 08-15-351-003 (5863 Clarkston Road)
6. Approved motion for bid awards for sale of township vehicles
7. Approved acceptance of bid from LaSalle Bank to finance the purchase of fire rescue vehicles
8. Approve motion to go into closed session to discuss legal opinion at 8:25 p.m.
9. Approved motion to enter into open session at 9:46 p.m.
10. Approved motion to adjourn meeting at 9:46 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: March 29, 2006

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
At a Regular meeting of the Township Board held on March 21, 2006, the Board authorized a Second Reading and Adoption of a Rezoning Request from IOP (Industrial Office Park) to PUD (Planned Unit Development), Proposed Self-Storage, Climate Control Storage on 7.29 Acres (Water Tower Self Storage), S.E. corner Sashabaw Road and Waldon Road, 08-27-201-007, 024, 025 and 026, as follows:

The motion to approve this amendment was offered by Rosso, supported by Dunn; the vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Kelly, Rosso, Travis, Wagner, Wenger, Dunn. Nays: None. Absent: None. The motion carried.
The ordinance amendment is effective immediately upon publication.
Published: March 29, 2006
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
CLARKSTON SCHOOL
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING*
6389 CLARKSTON ROAD
Date: April 4, 2006
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of March 21, 2006, meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Public Hearing
1. Application of Orco Investments for development of approximately 71 acres of land at the corner of I-75 and Sashabaw Road
New Business
1. Resolution – Goose Round-up on Greens Lake and Lester Lake
2. 2006 Road Chloride Program
3. Oakland County Gravel Program
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.
*PLEASE NOTE ALTERNATE LOCATION FOR THIS MEETING.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
At a regular meeting of the Independence Township Board held on March 21, 2006, the Township Board authorized a First Reading of a rezoning request from R-1R (Rural Residential) to R-1B (Suburban Residential), 12 acres, South of Clarkston Road and West of Sashabaw Road, 08-15-351-002 (5879 Clarkston Road) and 08-15-351-003 (5863 Clarkston Road), as follows:

Published: March 29, 2006
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
TOWNSHIP BOARD
Public hearing notice ?
SITE SPECIFIC RELIEF
AUTHORIZATION APPLICATION
Date: APRIL 4, 2006
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: CLARKSTON SCHOOL BOARD MEETING ROOM
CLARKSTON SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATION OFFICES
6389 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, Michigan
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, on April 4, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. in the Clarkston School Board Meeting Room, Clarkston Schools Administrative Offices, 6389 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, the Independence Township Board shall conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving public comment on the application of Orco Investments, Inc., for a Site Specific Relief Authorization under Section 5.30 of the Township Zoning Ordinance, seeking approval for a development of approximately 71.4 acres of land situated in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of I-75 and Sashabaw Road (north of Waldon Road).
The Properties which are the subject matter of the application are:
08-22-351-006, 08-22-351-007 (part), 08-22-351-009, 08-22-351-010, 08-22-351-011, 08-22-351-016, 08-22-351-017, 08-22-351-018, 08-22-351-021, 08-22-351-025, 08-22-351-056, 08-22-351-057, 08-22-351-058.
The application, including a site plan, has been submitted, seeking site specific relief approval for approximately 4.81 acres of commercial development fronting on Waldon Road, and approximately 66.59 acres of residential development. The residential portion of the property is proposed to be developed with three forms of housing, as shown on the site plan: single family detached, town homes and twelve-plex units. A copy of the application is on file at the Township Building and Planning Offices, 90 North Main Street, Clarkston, Michigan, for public examination during normal business hours.
SHELAGH VANDERVEEN, TOWNSHIP CLERK
DATED: March ___, 2006

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Mr. Wagner called the March 7, 2006, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wenger, Wagner, Kelly, Travis
Absent: Dunn, Rosso
There was a quorum.
1. Approval of the Agenda
2. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $1,093,838.37
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $1,090,382.14
Approval of Minutes of February 21, 2006
3. Approved motion to receive preliminary report and proceed with due diligence with the Township attorney and planner to research viability of a CIA for Sashabaw Corridor
4. Approved motion to authorize Parks and Recreation to raise funds for 4th of July fireworks with any surplus used for parade and children’s activities
5. Approved motion to purchase two heavy rescue vehicles for Fire Department
6. Approved motion to adjourn meeting at 9:54 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: March 15, 2006

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
TOWNSHIP BOARD Public hearing notice ?
SITE SPECIFIC RELIEF AUTHORIZATION APPLICATION
Date: APRIL 4, 2006
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: CLARKSTON SCHOOL BOARD MEETING ROOM
CLARKSTON SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATION OFFICES
6389 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, Michigan
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, on April 4, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. in the Clarkston School Board Meeting Room, Clarkston Schools Administrative Offices, 6389 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, the Independence Township Board shall conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving public comment on the application of Orco Investments, Inc., for a Site Specific Relief Authorization under Section 5.30 of the Township Zoning Ordinance, seeking approval for a development of approximately 71.4 acres of land situated in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of I-75 and Sashabaw Road (north of Waldon Road).
The Properties which are the subject matter of the application are:
08-22-351-006, 08-22-351-007 (part), 08-22-351-009, 08-22-351-010, 08-22-351-011, 08-22-351-016, 08-22-351-017, 08-22-351-018, 08-22-351-021, 08-22-351-025, 08-22-351-056, 08-22-351-057, 08-22-351-058.
The application, including a site plan, has been submitted, seeking site specific relief approval for approximately 4.81 acres of commercial development fronting on Waldon Road, and approximately 66.59 acres of residential development. The residential portion of the property is proposed to be developed with three forms of housing, as shown on the site plan: single family detached, town homes and twelve-plex units. A copy of the application is on file at the Township Building and Planning Offices, 90 North Main Street, Clarkston, Michigan, for public examination during normal business hours.
SHELAGH VANDERVEEN, TOWNSHIP CLERK
DATED: March ___, 2006

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
Date: March 21, 2006

1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of March 7, 2006, meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Old Business
1. Second Reading and adoption of a PUD rezoning request from IOP (Industrial Office Park) to PUD (Planned Unit Development), Proposed Self-Storage, Climate Control Storage on 7.29 Acres (Water Tower Self Storage). SE corner Sashabaw Road and Waldon Road, 08-27-201-007, 024, 025, and 026
New Business
1. First Reading of an Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance #83 ? New Keyholing Ordinance
2. First Reading of a rezoning request from R1R (Rural Residential) to R-1B (Suburban Residential), 12 acres, South of Clarkston Road and West of Sashabaw Road, 08-15-351-002 (5879 Clarkston Road), and 08-15-351-003 (5863 Clarkston Road)
3. Bid Awards for Township Vehicles
4. Acceptance of a bid to finance the purchase of fire trucks
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

OFFICIAL NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at 1:00 PM.
The Board of Review will meet at the Township Fire Station # 1 Training Room, 6500 Citation Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear year 2006 assessment appeals of value, classification and poverty on March 13, and 14, 2006 from 9:00am to 5:00 pm, and on March 15, 2006 from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
The year 2006 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
If you wish to appeal your assessment, it is required that you have an appointment with the Board of Review. An appointment can be made through the Assdssor’s Office at (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. If none of the posted hours are convenient for you please call the Assessor’s Office for an alternative date and time. Please use your parcel identification number when referring to your property so that your records can be quickly accessed.
Please note that taxes are levied against the TAXABLE. VALUE.
Sincerely,
David J. Kramer, ASA, CMAE3, Assessor

Charter Township of Independence
Is accepting bids for the sale of:
Item Miles Condition Minimum Bid
930 Chev Astro Van 93,604 Good No
92 Chev S-10 Extended 104,300 Good $350.00
93 Ford Club Wagon Van Good $400.00
93 Pontiac Sunbird 45,506 Poor No
94 Jeep Cherokee 4×4 74,950 Fair $500.00
96 Pontiac Grand Prix 66,300 Good $750.00
14? Trailer, Single Axle Good $400.00
21? Trailer, Double Axle Good $400.00
These vehicles may be inspected the Department of Public Works, 6050 Flemings Lake Road, Monday through Friday between 8 am and 5 pm.
All Bids must have a check, money order or cashier’s check enclosed.
Sealed bids will be opened at the Clerk’s Office, 90 N Main, Clarkston, at 10:00 am Tuesday, March 14th, 2006. Bids will be awarded at the regular Township Board Meeting March 21, 2006.
Vehicles are sold As Is. All Sales are Final.
Independence Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #06-0005 Naz Cramer, Candace, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD VARIANCE OF 2 ?? TO CONSTRUCT DECK
Wellesley Terrace, Lot 17, R-1A
Waterford Hill Manor
08-32-476-001
Case #06-0006 Fender, Robert and Kathy, Petitioners
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY PLUS REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 41? FOR EXISTING HOME (DUE TO CONSTRUCTION OF CUL-DE-SAC AND RECONFIGURATION OF PARCEL)
Townview, 2.73 Acres, R-1A
08-20-304-007
Case #06-0007 Dishon, Christopher, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY (1ST PARCEL LACKS WIDTH AT SETBACK LINE AND SIZE
PLUS VARIANCE FOR 2ND FRONT YARD SETBACK OF 25?, 2ND PARCEL LACKS SIZE)
Meyers Rd., Lots 51-54, R-1A
Lake Oakland Knobs
08-34-478-061
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Nedra L. Lambert
Secretary

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
Date: March 7, 2006
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of February 21, 2006, meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Old Business
1. Update from Parks and Recreation Commission ? Lohmeier
New Business
1. Presentation on the C.I.A.
2. Approval of fireworks at Clintonwood Park
3. Heavy rescues
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

OFFICIAL NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at 1:00 PM.
The Board of Review will meet at the Township Fire Station # 1 Training Room, 6500 Citation Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear year 2006 assessment appeals of value, classification and poverty on March 13, and 14, 2006 from 9:00am to 5:00 pm, and on March 15, 2006 from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
The year 2006 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
If you wish to appeal your assessment, it is required that you have an appointment with the Board of Review. An appointment can be made through the Assdssor’s Office at (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. If none of the posted hours are convenient for you please call the Assessor’s Office for an alternative date and time. Please use your parcel identification number when referring to your property so that your records can be quickly accessed.
Please note that taxes are levied against the TAXABLE. VALUE.
Sincerely,
David J. Kramer, ASA, CMAE3, Assessor

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Mr. Wagner called the February 21, 2006, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Wenger, Wagner, Kelly, Travis
Absent: Dunn
There was a quorum.
1. Approval of the Agenda, as amended
2. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes of February 7, 2005, meeting
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $774,325.45
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $751,630.49
3. Approved motion to increase elected officials salary three percent
4. Approved motion to approve Independence-Clarkston Intergovernmental Fire Agreement
5. Approved motion to reclassify employee from Custodian to Laborer ? Facilities and Maintenance
6. Approved motion for purchase of Boom/Crane Truck ? DPW
7. Approved motion to retain Munder Capital as portfolio managers
8. Approved motion to affirm Investment Policy
9. Approved motion to ratify Grant Agreement – HAVA
10. Approved motion to hire Karen DeLorge for accounts payable position in Clerk’s office
11. Approved motion to hire Jennifer Yingling as Clerk in Parks and Recreations
12. Approved motion to hire Julia Meredith as Library Director
13. Approved motion to enter closed session at 8:42 p.m. to discuss legal opinion
14. Approved motion to enter into open session at 10:05 p.m.
15. Approved motion to adjourn meeting at 10:05 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: March 1, 2006

Charter Township of Independence
Is accepting bids for the sale of:
Item Miles Condition Minimum Bid
930 Chev Astro Van 93,604 Good No
92 Chev S-10 Extended 104,300 Good $350.00
93 Ford Club Wagon Van Good $400.00
93 Pontiac Sunbird 45,506 Poor No
94 Jeep Cherokee 4×4 74,950 Fair $500.00
96 Pontiac Grand Prix 66,300 Good $750.00
14? Trailer, Single Axle Good $400.00
21? Trailer, Double Axle Good $400.00
These vehicles may be inspected the Department of Public Works, 6050 Flemings Lake Road, Monday through Friday between 8 am and 5 pm.
All Bids must have a check, money order or cashier’s check enclosed.
Sealed bids will be opened at the Clerk’s Office, 90 N Main, Clarkston, at 10:00 am Tuesday, March 14th, 2006. Bids will be awarded at the regular Township Board Meeting March 21, 2006.
Vehicles are sold As Is. All Sales are Final.
Independence Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

OFFICIAL NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Charter Township of Independence Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at 1:00 PM.
The Board of Review will meet at the Township Fire Station # 1 Training Room, 6500 Citation Drive, Clarkston, Michigan to hear year 2006 assessment appeals of value, classification and poverty on March 13, and 14, 2006 from 9:00am to 5:00 pm, and on March 15, 2006 from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
The year 2006 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
If you wish to appeal your assessment, it is required that you have an appointment with the Board of Review. An appointment can be made through the Assdssor’s Office at (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. If none of the posted hours are convenient for you please call the Assessor’s Office for an alternative date and time. Please use your parcel identification number when referring to your property so that your records can be quickly accessed.
Please note that taxes are levied against the TAXABLE. VALUE.
Sincerely,
David J. Kramer, ASA, CMAE3, Assessor

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the February 7, 2006, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Wagner, Travis, Wenger, Dunn, Kelly
Absent: None
Opening Statements and Correspondence.
Public Forum
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the Agenda as amended
2. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 17, 2006.
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $873,046.51
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $860,041.13
3. Approved motion to refer keyholing ordinance to attorney to prepare changes for first reading.
4. Approved motion to accept First Reading of a Rezoning Request from R1R (Rural Residential) to R-2 (Multiple Family Residential), West side of Clintonville Road, North of Mann, 08-35-426-006 and 007
5. Approved motion to purchase 2006 GMC Sierra Truck for Parks and Recreation from Simms Chevrolet Motors for a purchase price of $25,211.00
6. Approved motion to adopt Resolution allowing Oakland County to design and construct a sewer connection from the Softwater Lake Development located in Springfield Township to Independence Township’s sanitary sewer system.
7. Approved motion to purchase Turnout Gear for Fire Department from Appolo Fire Equipment for a purchase price of $48,660.00
8. Approved motion to reclassify Faith Nelsen from Library Tech II to Clerk Technical (after 2nd year) effective immediately.
9. Approved motion to appoint Jeff McGee to Zoning Board of Appeals for a 3-year term ending December 31, 2008
10. Approved motion to adjourn at 9:20 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: February 15, 2006

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
At a regular meeting of the Independence Township Board held on February 7, 2006, the Township Board authorized a First Reading Amendment of a rezoning request, from R1R (Rural Residential) to R-2 (Multiple Family Residential), West side of Clintonville Road, North of Mann, 08-35-426-006 and 007.
Published: February 15, 2006
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
Date: February 21, 2006
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of February 7, 2006, meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Old Business
1. Elected Officials Salaries
New Business
1. Intergovernmental Fire Agreement with City of the Village of Clarkston
2. Reclassification of Employee ? Facilities and Maintenance
3. Permission to purchase Boom/Crane Truck ? DPW
4. Investment Report
5. Authorization to enter into Grant Agreement – HAVA
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
Date: February 7, 2006
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the
opportunity to address the Township Board on an
issue that is not on the agenda,limiting their
comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of January 17, 2005, meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Old Business
1. Keyholing Ordinance
New Business
1.First Reading of a Rezoning Request from R1R (Rural Residential) to R-2 (Multiple Family Residential), West side of Clintonville Road, North of Mann, 08-35-426-006 and 007
2. Permission to purchase new truck for Parks and Recreation
3. Softwater Village Resolution
4. Turnout Gear purchase
5. Permission to hire – Accounts Payable
6. Reclassification of Employee – Library
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the January 17, 2006, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Wagner, Travis, Wenger, Dunn, Kelly
Absent: None
Public Forum
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the Agenda, as amended.
2. Approval of the Consent Agenda:
Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 3, 2006
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $1,307,653.85
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $1,307,486.76
3. Approved motion to separate non-union employees salary increase from elected officials? salary increase.
4. Approved motion that three elected officials meet prior to the next Board meeting, reach a suggested pay increase and present data supporting same.
5. Approved motion to accept the Supervisor’s recommended salary increase for non-union employees.
6. Approved motion to accept bid for 1983 GMC dump truck of $2,701.01 to Richard Minard.
7. Approved motion to reclassify Hugh Reid and Timothy McArthur to Maintenance Person at 2005 AFSCME Union Contract rate of $16.87 (after 1st year) and reclassify Josh Babe to Maintenance Person at the 2005 AFSCME Union Contract rate of $17.76 (after 2nd year).
8. Approved motion to promote Nedra Lambert from Clerk Tech to Secretary, with salary retroactive to January 9, 2006.
9. Approved motion to promote Jeff Morris from Recreation Specialist to non-union position of Recreation Programmer, effective immediately, with an annual rate of $40,685.00.
10. Approved motion to authorize Senior Citizen Coordinator to apply for the Specialized Services Grant for the fiscal year 2007 to receive $24,778.00.
11. Approved motion to authorize Senior Citizen Coordinator to purchase a handicap vehicle under Section 5310 of the SMART Program.
12. Approved motion to authorize Clerk to sign Letter of Engagement with Plante & Moran.
13. Approved motion to adjourn at 10:13 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: January 25, 2006

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #05-0078 Lynn, Franklyn, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 42? VARIANCE FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY TO CONSTRUCT COVERED FRONT PORCH AND ADDITION ON NON-CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Pine Knob Rd., 5.5 Acres, R-1R
08-26-200-011
Case #06-0002 Rood, Robert, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 5? AND SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 1?, PLUS VARIANCE FOR PLACEMENT IN FRONT YARD TO CONSTRUCT DETACHED GARAGE (REPLACEMENT) ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD (PREVIOUSLY GRANTED ON 08/07/02)
Meyers Rd., Lot 45, R-1A
Lake Oakland Knobs
08-34-478-021
Case #06-0003 Steele, Thomas, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR OUTDOOR STORAGE (CLARIFICATION OF PREVIOUS USE)
Dixie Highway, 1 Acre, C-3
(Formerly Michigan Rental)
08-32-226-016
Case #06-0004 Lee, John and Myrna, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY (LACKS WIDTH, CREATES TWO NON CONFORMING PARCELS)
Drayton Rd., Lots 106-108, R-1A
Drayton Heights Sub.
08-34-127-062
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Nedra L. Lambert
Clerk Technical

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
At a regular meeting of the Independence Township Board held on January 3, 2006, the Township Board authorized a First Reading Amendment Final PUD Site Plan Approval, American House ( Independent & Assisted Living for the Elderly), Sashabaw Orchard Acres, Northwest corner at Sashabaw Road and Bow Pointe Drive, 6.7 Acres, PUD Zoning, 08-27-100-030, and 031. Map available in office or the print edition of the Clarkston News

Published: January 11, 2006 Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the January 3, 2006, meeting to order at 7:34 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Wagner, Travis Wenger,
Absent: Kelly, Dunn
There was a quorum.
Mr. Kelly arrived at 7:39 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda, as amended
2. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes of December 20th Regular Meeting
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $665,619.44
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $637,817.02
3. Approved First Reading, Amended Final PUD Site Plan, American House (Independent and Assisted Living for the elderly), Sashabaw Orchard Acres, Northwest corner at Sashabaw Road and Bow Pointe Drive, 6.7 acres, PUD Zoning, 08-27-100-030 and 031
4. Approved contract with Advance Floors for Carpeting at Senior Center and Carriage House
5. Approved motion for reappointment of Cheryl Karrick to Zoning Board of Appeals
6. Approved motion for replacement of Daniel Kelly by Larry Rosso to the Planning Commission.
7. Approved motion to enter into closed session to discuss Collective Bargaining Agreement at 8:32 p.m.
8. Approved motion to enter open session at 9:10 p.m.
9. Approved motion to adjourn meeting at 9:10 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: January 11, 2006

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA January 3, 2006

7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
Date: January 3, 2006
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of December 20, 2005, meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Old Business
1. Keyholing Ordinance (For Discussion Only)
New Business
1. First Reading, Amended Final PUD Site Plan Approval, American House (Independent and Assisted Living for the Elderly), Sashabaw Orchard Acres, Northwest corner at Sashabaw Road and Bow Pointe Drive, 6.7 acres, PUD Zoning, 08-27-100-030 and 031
2. Non-Union salaries
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
At a regular meeting of the Independence Township Board held on December 20, 2005, the Township Board authorized a First Reading Amendment of a rezoning request from IOP (Industrial Office Park) to PUD (Planned Unit Development), Proposed Self-Storage, Climate Control Storage on 7.29 acres (Water Tower Self Storage), SE corner Sashabaw Road and Waldon Road, 08-27-201-007, 024, 025, and 026.
A map is in the print edition this week or can be viewed at the township office.

Published: December 28, 2005 Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Mr. Wagner called the December 20, 2005, meeting to order at 7:32 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Wenger, Wagner
Absent: Kelly, Travis, Dunn
There was a quorum.
1. Approval of the Agenda, as amended
2. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes of December 6th Regular Meeting
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $1,402,557.04
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $1,261,616.181
3. Approved motion to adopt Social Security Number Privacy Policy
4. Approved motion to adopt Credit Card Policy, with amendments
5. Approved adjustment to Parks and Recreation budget
6. Approved First Reading of PUD Rezoning Request, Proposed Self-Storage, Climate Control Storage on 7.29 Acres (Water Tower Self Storage), SE corner Sashabaw Road and Waldon Road, 08-27-201-007, 024, 025 and 026
7. Approved Safety Path Improvements at Maybee Road and Clintonville Road Intersection
8. Approved Bid Award ? Sewer Lift Station Improvements
9. Approved Resolution for On-Call Firefighters? Pension Fund, with amendment
10. Approved motion to hire Rhett V. Grant for the position of Head of Adult Services
11. Approved motion to hire Andrea Spano for the Library position of Head of Children’s? Services
12. Approved motion to adjourn meeting at 8:20 p.m.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: December 28, 2005

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 83 ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN ARTICLES OF ORDINANCE NO. 83
The Charter Township of Independence ordains as follows for incorporation into the Independence Township Code:
Section 1
Article III, Definitions, Section 3.01 shall be amended to add certain definitions to apply in the application of the regulations of the Ordinance, to wit:
Condominium. A place or project consisting of not less than two (2) condominium units established in conformance with the Condominium Act, Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended, and this Ordinance.
The following additional definitions shall apply in the application of the regulations of this Ordinance:
1. Condominium Documents: The master deed recorded pursuant to the Condominium Act, and any other instrument referred to in the master deed or bylaws which affect the rights and obligations of a co-owner in the condominium.
2. Condominium Unit. The portion of a condominium project designed and intended for separate ownership and use, as described in the master deed.
3. General Common Elements. The common elements other than the limited common elements.
4. Limited Common Elements. A portion of the common elements reserved in the master deed for the exclusive use of less than all of the co-owners.
5. Master Deed. The condominium document recording the condominium project to which are attached as exhibits and incorporated by reference the bylaws for the project and the condominium subdivision plan for the project and all other information required by Section 8 of the Condominium. Act.
Site Condominium. A condominium development containing uses permitted in the zoning district in which located, in which each co-owner owns exclusive rights to a volume of space within which a structure or structures may be constructed, herein defined as a condominium unit, as described in the master deed.
The following additional definitions shall apply in the application of the regulations of this Ordinance:
1. Building envelope shall mean the ground area occupied, or to be occupied by the principal structure which is, or is intended to be placed on a building site, together with any attached accessory structures, e.g., house and attached garage.
2. Building site shall mean the condominium unit, including the building envelope and the contiguous limited common area or element under and surrounding the building envelope, and shall be the counter-part of ‘lot? as used in connection with a project developed under the Subdivision Control Act, Act 288 of the Public Acts of 1967, as amended.
Wireless communications facilities shall mean and include all structures and accessory facilities relating to the use of the radio frequency spectrum for the purpose of transmitting or receiving radio signals, including those of a public utility. This may include, but shall not be limited to, radio towers, television towers, telephone devices and exchanges, micro-wave relay facilities, telephone transmission equipment building and private and commercial mobile radio service facilities. Not included within this definition cue: citizen band radio facilities; short wave receiving facilities; radio and television broadcast reception facilities, federally licensed amateur (ham) radio facilities; satellite dishes; and governmental facilities which are subject to state or federal law or regulations which preempt municipal regulatory authority.
The following additional definitions shall apply in the application of the regulations of this Ordinance.
1. Attached wireless communications facilities shall mean wireless communication facilities that are affixed to existing structures, such as existing buildings, towers, water tanks, utility poles, and the like. A wireless communication support structure proposed to be newly established shall not be included within this definition.
2. Wireless communication support structures shall mean structures erected or modified to support wireless communication antennas. Support structures within this definition include, but shall not be limited to, monopoles, lattice towers, light poles, wood poles and guyed towers, or other structures which appear to be something other than a mere support structure.
3. Collocation shall mean the location by two (2) or more wireless communication providers of wireless communication facilities on a common structure, tower, or building, with the view toward reducing the overall number of structures required to support wireless communication antennas within the community.
Except as modified herein, all other terms and conditions of this Article III, Section 3.01 shall remain the same.
Article V, General Provisions. Section 5.11(2), Definitions, shall be amended as follows:
The existing provisions of 5.11(2)(a}(b)(c)(d) and (e) are repealed and amended as follows:
(2) Definitions. The definitions that shall apply in the interpretation and application of this Ordinance and section are set forth in Article III, Definitions.
Article V, Section 5.11(3), Authorization, Subsection l(a) and (b) are amended to read as follows and subsection l(c) is repealed:
1a. An existing structure, including public utility poles and structures, which will serve as an attached wireless communication facility where the existing structure is not, in the discretion of the Planning Commission, proposed to be either materially altered or materially changed in appearance; provided the accessory equipment building is either not visible from any residence or can be screened in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 5.13.
1b. A proposed collocation upon an attached wireless communication facility which had been pre-approved for such collocation as part of an earlier approval by the Township.
1c. Deleted.
Except as modified herein, all other terms and conditions of this Article V, Section 5.11, shall remain the same.
Article V, Section 5.11(5), Application Requirements, Subsection (a) is hereby amended to read as follows:
a. A site plan prepared in accordance with Section 5.12 shall be submitted, showing the location, size, screening and design of all buildings and structures, including fences, and the location and size of outdoor equipment, and the location, number and species of proposed landscaping. In the case of an existing structure, including public utilities pole and structures, which will serve as an attached ‘Wireless communication facility, the Director may waive the requirements for conceptual site plan approval and allow the applicant to submit a final site plan, provided all other applicable requirements are met.
Except as modified herein, all other terms and conditions of this Article V Section 5.11 shall remain the same.
Article V, Section 5.12, Site Plan Review, Subsection (1) is amended to read as follows, subsections l(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) and (g) are amended as follows, and subsection 2(a) shall be amended to add 2(a)(9):
1. Site Plan Review in Use Districts Required. A site plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval of any use in the R-2, R-3, RMT, O, OS-I, OS-2, C-I, C-2, C-3, C-4, MS, REC, ML, MH, IOP, and RO zones, and further such site plan approval shall be required in the following situations:
a. Any use of development for which the submission of a. site plan is required by a provision of this Ordinance.
b. All residentially-related Special Land Uses as permitted in single-family districts such as, but not limited to: Churches, schools, public facilities and similar uses.
c. All uses subject to the Michigan Condominium Act, PA 59 of 1978, as amended.
2(a)9) Statement of intent, if applicable, to develop the property under the Michigan Condominium Act, PA 59 of 1978, as amended.
Except as modified herein, all other terms and conditions of this Article V Section 5.12 shall remain the same.
Article V, Section 5.22, Condominium Projects, Subsection l(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) and (f), are repealed and amended as follows:
1. Intent. It is the intent of this Section to regulate condominium projects in accordance with this Ordinance and any other applicable Township standards and regulations.
Article V, Section 5.22, Subsection (2)(a), is amended to read as follows:
2(a) Conceptual site plan approval.
2(b) Unchanged.
2(c) Unchanged.
Article V, Section 5.22, Subsection 3 is amended to read as follows:
3. Conceptual site plan approval. A developer of a condominium project shall initially submit an application for conceptual site plan approval, in accordance with the requirements set forth in section 5.12, Site Plan Review.
a. Following review and recommendation by appropriate consultants, the conceptual site plan shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission for conformance with all applicable laws and ordinances, including the Design Standards Ordinance and the design requirements of the Subdivision Control Ordinance.
b. The Planning Commission shall also ascertain whether, based upon the submission, it appears, based upon the initial information presented, the conceptual site plan will conform with requirements for site plan review.
c. If the conceptual site plan conforms in all respects, conceptual site plan approval shall be granted by the Planning Commission. If the conceptual site plan fails to conform, the Planning Commission shall either deny the application or grant with conditions with a time limit for compliance with such conditions and resubmission, as deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission.
d. Conceptual site plan approval shall confer upon the developer a commitment of approval for a period of one year with regard to the size, shape and layout of building sites) and street layout. Such conceptual site plan approval may be extended if applied for by the proprietor within the effective period and approved by the Township Planning Commission.
Article V, Section 5.22, Site Condominium Projects, Subsection 4, is amended to read as follows:
4. Final site plan approval. Following approval of the conceptual site plan, if the developer desires to proceed with the project, an application for final site plan approval shall be submitted for review in accordance with the requirements of Section 5.12, Site Plan Review, and this section. In addition to any information required to be submitted for site plan approval, the developer shall include with the application for final site plan approval, sufficient information for determination whether the project conforms with all applicable laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations enforceable by the Township.
a. The application for site plan review shall also include a copy of the proposed master deed, bylaws and any additional documentation to be recorded with the register of deeds, for review and recommendation by the appropriate Township consultants. The master deed shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission, with the advice of the Township consultants as deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission, with respect to all matters subject to regulation by the Township, including without limitation, ongoing preservation and maintenance of drainage, retention, wetland and other natural areas and common areas, and maintenance of landscaping in common areas, in the project.
b. If the site plan conforms in all respects, final site plan approval shall be granted by the Planning Commission. If the final site plan fails to conform, the Planning Commission shall either deny the application, or grant with conditions with a time limit for compliance and such conditions and resubmission) as deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission.
c. Final site plan approval shall be effective for a period of one year. Such approval may be extended if applied for by the developer within the effective period and granted by the Township Planning Commission.
Article V, Section 5.22, Site Condominium Projects, Subsection 5, is amended to read as follows:
5. Following the grant of site plan approval, if the developer desires to proceed with the project, an application for final engineering approval shall be submitted which shall include plans and information in sufficient detail for the Township, and appropriate consultants, to determine compliance with all applicable laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations for the construction of the project, including, without limitation, the Design Standards Ordinance. A building permit for construction of a unit on a building site shall be issuable at such time as final engineering plans have been approved, all applicable permits and approvals have been secured from other governmental entities, and all improvements for the project have been constructed, provided, however, the Planning Commission may determine that certain improvements need not be constructed prior to issuance of building permits on the condition that the applicant has deposited a suitable performance guarantee, as set forth in Section 5.12.7.
Article V, Section 5.22, Site Condominium Projects, Subsections 6(a) (b) and (d) are amended to read as follows:
6. Additional regulations applicable to site condominium projects.
a. Each building site shall meet the requirements for street access set forth in Section 5.07 of this Zoning Ordinance, except that the Planning Commission may approve a private road designed and constructed in accordance with the Township Development Design Standards Ordinance, Article IX, Streets, Driveways, Safety Paths and Paving.
b. There shall be compliance with all requirements of the schedule of regulations, and other provisions of this section and other applicable ordinances, including, but not limited to the Development Design Standards Ordinances, codified as Chapter 8.1 and the Subdivision Control Ordinance, codified as Section 18-56 through Section 18.107 with the understanding that reference to ‘lot? in such regulations shall mean and refer to ‘building site? as defined in this Section, and reference to ‘building?? (meaning principal building) or ‘structure? (meaning principal structure) shall mean and refer to ‘building envelope? as defined under this section. In the review of conceptual site plans, site plans and engineering plans, it is recognized that it may not be feasible to precisely apply traditional definitions and measures applicable to developments proposed under, for example, the Subdivision Control Act. However, the review of plans submitted under this section shall be accomplished with the objective and intent of achieving the same results as if the improvements were being proposed pursuant to the Subdivision Control Act (aside from procedure).
c. Unchanged.
d. Prior to issuance of certificates of occupancy, the developer shall demonstrate approval by and other governmental entities having jurisdiction, and the Director of Building and Planning shall determine that all improvements have been completed in accordance with approved plans. If the director determines that a temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued prior to full completion, such a temporary certificate of occupancy may be granted for a specified period on the condition that a suitable performance guarantee, as set forth in Section 5.12.7, is provided.
e. Unchanged.
f. Unchanged.
g. Unchanged.
Except as modified herein, all other terms and conditions of this Article V, Section 5.22, shall remain unchanged.
Section 2
If one or more repealed and/or amended sections, provisions, phrases or words of this Ordinance are declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, provisions, phrases and words of this Ordinance, which shall continue in full force and effect, and to this end, this Ordinance is declared to be severable.
Section 3
All proceedings pending and all rights and the liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this Ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they are commenced.
Section 4
This Ordinance shall be effective upon publication in the manner prescribed by law.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the revision to the Ordinance set forth above was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting duly called and held on the 6th day of December, 2005.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
INTRODUCED: 8/16/05
ADOPTED: 12/6/05
PUBLISHED: 9/16/05 & 12/14/05
EFFECTIVE: 12/22/05

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
At a regular meeting of the Independence Township Board held on December 6, 2005, the Township Board authorized a First Reading Amendment of a rezoning request from RO (Research Office) to PUD (Planned Unit Development), Proposed Mixed Use Development on 29 acres (Pine Knob Corporate Center), SE corner Sashabaw Road and Clarkston Road, 08-15-451-002.
Published: December 14, 2005 Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the December 6, 2005 meeting to order at 7:30p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Wagner, Travis, Wenger, Dunn, Kelly
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the Agenda, as amended
2. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of November 15, 2005.
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $972,533.65
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $957,493.30
3. Approved motion to approve Second Reading and Adoption of Text Amendments to Zoning Ordinance #83, Section 5.11, Wireless Communication Facilities, Section 5.12, Site Plan Review, Section 5.22, Site Condominium
4. Approved motion to approve Second Reading of Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance #83, Section 5.03.1.c ? Accessory Buildings and Structures, maximum square footage for detached garage
5. Approved motion for promotion of Renee Poole to Assistant Finance Director
6. Approved motion for permission to post position of Accounts Payable Clerk
7. Approved motion to correct CDBG Application
8. Approved motion to approve First Reading of rezoning request from RO (Research Office) to PUD (Planned Unit Development), Proposed Mixed Use Development on 29 acres (Pine Knob Corporate Center), SE corner Sashabaw Road and Clarkston Road, 08-15-451-002
9. Approved motion to maintain status quo of the Pine Knob scenic easements
10. Approved motion to approve changes to changes to Stickney-McCord Agreement
11. Approved motion to approve Jacqueline Milzow Scholarship Fund
12. Approved motion to approve 2006 Board Meeting Schedule with the amending of date from July 3, 2006 to July 5, 2006.
13. Approved motion for permission to hire Lisa Sargent as Recreation Coordinator
14. Approved motion to adjourn at 10:46 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 12/14/05

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
Date: December 20, 2005
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of December 6, 2005, meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Blanket Purchase Requisition for 2006
d. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
New Business
1. Social Security Number Privacy Policy
2. Credit Card Policy
3. Parks and Recreation Budget Adjustment
4. First Reading of a PUD rezoning request from IOP (Industrial Office Park) to PUD (Planned Unit Development), Proposed Self-Storage, Climate Control Storage on 7.29 Acres (Water Tower Self Storage). SE corner Sashabaw Road and Waldon Road, 08-27-201-007, 024, 025, and 026
5. Safety Path Improvements at Maybee Road and Clintonville Road Intersection
6. Bid Award – Sewer Lift Station Improvements
7. On-Call Firefighters? Pension Fund
8. Non-Union salaries
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the Agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 83 ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN ARTICLES OF ORDINANCE NO. 83
The Charter Township of Independence ordains as follows for incorporation into the Independence Township Code:
Section I
Article V, General Provisions, Section 5.03.1.c shall be amended to read as follows:
c. Unchanged.
(1) Unchanged.
(2) Unchanged.
Parcel or Lot Area Unchanged.
Dwelling with Attached
Garage
Allowable Floor
Area (square feet),
PLUS Unchanged.
Additional area per
100 square feet of
lot area (square feet) Unchanged.
Maximum
Allowable floor area
(square feet) Unchanged.
Dwelling with
Detached Garage
Allowable floor
Area (square feet),
PLUS Unchanged.
Additional area per
100 square feet of
lot area (square
feet) Unchanged.
Maximum
Allowable floor area
(square feet) 225 s.f. 875 s.f. 1,525 s.f. 3,500 s.f. 6,000 s.f. (3) Unchanged.
Section II
If one or more repealed and/or amended sections, provisions, phrases, or words of this ordinance are declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, provisions, phrases, and words of this ordinance, which shall continue in full force and effect, and to this end, this ordinance is declared to be severable.
Section III
All proceedings pending and all rights and the liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they are commenced.
Section IV
This ordinance shall be effective upon publication in the manner prescribed by law.
Certification
It is certified that the revision to the Ordinance set forth above was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting duly called and held on the 6th day of December, 2005.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
INTRODUCED: 11/15/05
ADOPTED: 12/6/05
PUBLISHED: 11/23/05 & 12/14/05
EFFECTIVE: 12/22/05

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL MEETING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing or:
Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Clarkston High School Auditorium, 6093 Flemings Lake Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the followina:
FILE PC#2005-007
Orco Investments, Inc., Petitioners
REZONING REQUEST
FROM: R-1A (Single Family Residential)
TO: C-2 (Planned Shopping Center) and
C-3 (Highway Commercial)
Parcel -Identification Numbers: 08-22-351-021, 08-22-351-025, 08-22-351-007, 08-22-351-006, 08-22-351-018, 08-22-351-017, 08-22-351-057, 08-22-351-016, 08-22-351-009, 08-22-351-010, 08-22-351-011, 08-22-351-056, 08-22-351-058
Common Description: Approximately 70 Acres of land situated in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of I-75 and Sashabaw Road (north of Waldon Road).
Intended Use: Mixed Use Development
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular Office hours 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Monday trough Friday or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, CLERK

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #05-0077 Moore, Patrick, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR PLACEMENT IN FRONT YARD TO CONSTRUCT STORAGE BUILDING
Reese Rd., 14 Acres, R-1R
08-18-200-019
Case #05-0078 Lynn, Franklyn, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD VARIANCE OF 45? TO REBUILD GARAGE (FIRE) PLUS VARIANCE OF 33? FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY TO CONSTRUCT COVERED FRONT PORCH AND ADDITION ON NON-CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Pine Knob Rd., 5.5 Acres, R-1R
08-26-200-011
Case #05-0079 TwentyFirst Century Development, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR LAND SIZE (AS PERMITTED IN R-2 ZONING)
Clintonville Road, 8.65 Acres, R-1A
08-35-426-006 (4.40 Acres), 08-35-426-007 (4.25 Acres)
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For further information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Nedra L. Lambert
Clerk Technical

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
Date: December 6, 2005
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes
.7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of November 15, 2005, meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
1. Second Reading and Adoption of Text Amendments to Zoning Ordinance #83:
Section 5.11, Wireless Communication Facilities
Section 5.12, Site Plan Review
Section 5.22, Site Condominium
2. Second Reading of Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance #83, Section 5.03.1.c ? Accessory Buildings and Structures, maximum square footage for detached garage
3. Stickney/McCord Property
4. Pine Knob Scenic Easement
5. Permission to promote and permission to post
6. Correction to 2006 CDBG Application
New Business
1. First Reading of rezoning request from RO (Research Office) to PUD (Planned Unit Development), Proposed Mixed Use Development on 29 acres (Pine Knob Corporate Center), SE corner Sashabaw Road and Clarkston Road, 08-15-451-002
2. Annual Work Permit for MDOT
3. Resolution ? Jacqueline Milzow Scholarship Fund
4. Approval of 2006 Board Meeting Schedule
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Mr. Wagner called the November 15, 2005, meeting to order at 7:35 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Travis, Wenger, Wagner
Absent: Kelly
There was a quorum.
Mr. Kelly arrived at 7:47 p.m.
Public Hearing for the 2006 Independence Township Budget was opened at 7:51 p.m. and closed at 8:03 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda as amended
2. Approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of the November 1, 2005 minutes
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $1,282,943.47
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $1,275,464.40
3. Approved motion to amend 2006 CDBG Application
4. Approved motion to approve 2006 Budget
5. Approved motion to add Chris Turner to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
6. Approved motion to allow return of unsold property to Oakland County
6. Approved First Reading of Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance #83, Section 5.03.1.c
7. Approved motion to table promotion and permission to post
8. Approved motion to approve Minutes of November 1, 2005
9. Approved motion to adjourn meeting at 8:34 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: November 23, 2005

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #05-0074 Dolbert, Phil, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SETBACK VARIANCE FOR EXISTING IN GROUND POOL TO BE CONSIDERED
Bitterbush, 9.66 Acres, R-1R
08-07-300-003
Case #05-0075 Loetzner, Peter and Rite-way Building & Development, Petitioners
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY
Sequoyah Ct., Thendara Park Country Club Park, R-1A
08-12-356-026
Case #05-0076 Cummings, Randall, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDEYARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 10? TO REMODEL (AND PARTIAL DEMO) HOME ON NON-CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Sashabaw Road, Supervisor’s Plat No. 11, Part of Lot 23, R-1R
08-03-451-025
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Nedra L. Lambert
Clerk Technical

Important Information About Your Drinking Water
Tests showed coliform bacteria in
the Independence Township water system
Coliform bacteria detected in the Independence Township water supply
The Independence Township recently violated a drinking water standard in our distribution system. Our water system detected the presence of coliform bacteria in the water supply. We routinely monitor for the presence of drinking water contaminants. We are required to take 15 samples for coliform bacteria during October 2005. Two of those samples showed the presence of coliform bacteria. The standard is that no more than one sample per month may do so.
Total coliform bacteria are generally not harmful themselves. Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially-harmful, bacteria may be present. Coliforms were found in more samples than allowed and this was a warning of potential problems.
Usually, coliforms are a sign that there could be a problem with the treatment or distribution system (pipes). Whenever we detect coliform bacteria in any sample, we do follow-up testing to see if other bacteria of greater concern, such as fecal coliform or E.’coli, are present. We did not find any of these bacteria in our subsequent testing. If we had, we would have notified you immediately.
What happened? What is being done?
You do not need to boil your water or take other corrective actions. However, if you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor. People with severely compromised immune systems, infants, and some elderly may be at increased risk. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their healthcare providers. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.
A sample collected at Ridge View Sample Station on October 10, 2005 was positive for total coliform bacteria. The repeat samples of the original location, upstream, and downstream sites were all negative for total coliform bacteria. A sample collected at Deerwood Road Sample Station on October 17, 2005 was also positive for total coliform bacteria. The repeat samples of the original location, upstream, and downstream sites were negative for total coliform bacteria.
If you have questions, you may call Linda Richardson at 248-625-8222 or the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality at 586-753-3755.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION REGARDING September 2005 EVENT
Coliform bacteria detected in the Independence Township water supply
The Independence Township recently violated a drinking water standard in our distribution system. Our water system detected the presence of coliform bacteria in the water supply on Andersonville Road. We routinely monitor for the presence of drinking water contaminants. We took 93 samples for coliform bacteria during September, 2005. Twenty-nine of those samples showed the presence of coliform bacteria. The standard is that no more than one sample per month may do so.
Total coliform bacteria are generally not harmful themselves. Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially-harmful, bacteria may be present. Coliforms were found in more samples than allowed and this was a warning of potential problems.
Usually, coliforms are a sign that there could be a problem with the treatment or distribution system (pipes). Whenever we detect coliform bacteria in any sample, we do follow-up testing to see if other bacteria of greater concern, such as fecal coliform or E.’coli, are present. We did not find any of these bacteria in our subsequent testing. If we had, we would have notified you immediately.
What happened? What is being done?
You do not need to boil your water or take other corrective actions. However, if you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor. People with severely compromised immune systems, infants, and some elderly may be at increased risk. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their healthcare providers. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.
A boil water advisory was in effect for the period from September 21 to September 23, 2005 for the entire water system. Confirmation samples indicating an absence of total coliform bacteria allowed the boil water advisory to be lifted for all areas except for Andersonville Road east of White Lake Road and residents on Parview and Curtis Lane fronting Andersonville Road. A boil water advisory was in effect until September 26 for the previously lifted areas until confirmation samples indicating an absence of total coliform bacteria allowed the boil water advisory to be lifted. A boil water advisory was in effect for 6973 Tuson Road from September 21 to October 14, 2005, until confirmation samples indicated an absence of total coliform bacteria.
If you have questions, you may call Linda Richardson at 248-625-8222 or the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality at 586-753-3755.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
At a Regular meeting of the Township Board held on November 1, 2005, the Board authorized a Second Reading and Adoption of a Rezoning Request from R-1A (Single Family Residential) to PRO-O (Office), 6527 Maple, 08-32-277-005, 08-32-277-006. A map is in this week’s print edition of the Clarkston News or at the township office.
The motion to approve this amendment was offered by Rosso, supported by Kelly; the vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: VanderVeen, Kelly, Rosso, Travis, Wenger. Nays: None. Absent: Wagner, Dunn. The motion carried.
The ordinance amendment is effective immediately upon publication.
Published: 11/9/05
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA November 15, 2005

7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
Date: November 15, 2005
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of November 1, 2005 meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Public Hearing
1. 2006 Budget Hearing
Unfinished Business
New Business
1. Approval of 2006 Budget
2. Permission to add Chris Turner to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
3. Property not sold at land sale
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Clerk VanderVeen called the November 1, 2005, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Travis, Wenger, Kelly
Absent: Wagner, Dunn
There was a quorum.
Trustee Dan Travis conducted the meeting.
Public Hearing for the CDBG 2006 Funding Application was opened at 7:43 p.m. and closed at 7:45 p.m.
Public Hearing for the Re-programming of 2005 CDBG Account was opened at 7:45 p.m. and closed at 7:48 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda as amended
2. Approval of the Consent Agenda, except the minutes of October 18, 2005
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $1,078.910.76
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $791,280.76
3. Approved Second Reading and Adoption of a Rezoning Request from R-1A (Single Family Residential) to PRO-O (Office), 6527 Maple, 08-32-277-005, 08-32-277-006
4. Approved motion to enter into a contract with Municode for recodification of ordinances
5. Approved motion for approval of 2006 CDBG Application
6. Approved motion for approval of 2005 CDBG Re-programming
7. Approved motion for participation with SMART’s Municipal Credit Program for transportation for 2006
8. Approved motion to conduct actuary study for post-employment health care cost
9. Approved motion to conduct Library Director Search with Hartzell-Mika Consulting, LLC
10. Approved motion to approve minutes of October 18, 2005, as amended
11. Approved motion to adjourn meeting at 8:36 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: November 9, 2005

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, November 10, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE PC#2005-026
Twenty First Century Development, Petitioners
REZONING REQUEST
FROM: R-1A (Single Family Residential) TO: R-2 (Multi-Family Residential)
Parcel Identification Number: 08-35-426-006 & 007
Common Description: Westside of Clintonville Road, North of Mann Road
8.48 Acres
Intended Use: Attached Condominiums
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, CLERK

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD October 18, 2005
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the October 18, 2005, meeting to order at 7:40 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Wagner, Travis, Wenger, Dunn, Kelly
Absent: None
Public Forum: Opened at 7:43 p.m. and closed at 8:15 p.m.
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the Agenda, as amended
2. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of October 4, 2005
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $1,428.675.85
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $1,309,700.44
3. Approved motion to increase benefits for paid On-Call Firefighters
4. Approved motion to appoint Curt Carson to Planning Commission
5. Approved motion to approve purchase of new vehicle for Facilities Maintenance
6. Approved motion to adopt Resolution approving the Andersonville Individual SAD
7. Approved motion to adopt Resolution confirming Special Assessment Roll for Andersonville SAD #1
8. Approved motion to approve appointment of Patience Beer as Interim Director of Library
9. Approved motion to approve hiring Donald McGaw as Head of Circulation/Information Technology Manager of Library
10. Approved motion to set Halloween hours for October 31st at 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
11. Approved purchase of new postage machine for Township Hall
12. Approved motion to adjourn meeting at 9:20 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: October 26, 2005

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
Date: November 1, 2005
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address he Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of October 18, 2005 meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Public Hearing
1. CDBG 2006 Funding Application
2. Re-programming of 2005 CDBG Account
3. 2006 Budget Hearing
Unfinished Business
New Business
1. Recodification of Ordinances – Municode
2. Approval of 2006 CDBG Application
3. Approval of 2005 CDBG Re-programming
4. Permission to participate with SMART’s Municipal Credit Program for transportation for year 2006
5. Approval of 2006 Budget Hearing
6. Post-employment Health Care Actuary Study
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #05-0069 Ginn, Theodore, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR OUTDOOR SALES OF CHRISTMAS TREES AND SEASONAL ITEMS PLUS SIGNAGE
Rattalee Lake Rd., 8.82 Acres, R-1R
Corner of Rattalee Lake Rd. and M-15
08-05-300-045
Case #05-0070 Gordon’s Light Construction, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 33? FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY, APPROXIMATELY 7 1/2? VARIANCE BETWEEN STRUCTURES PLUS SIZE VARIANCE OF 217 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT SECOND STORY ADDITION ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Ortonville Rd, Part of Lot 6, R-1R
Supervisors Plat of Independence Farms
08-08-200-008
Case #05-0071 Maloney, Edwin, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 7 1/2? TO CONSTRUCT CARPORT (ALREADY CONSTRUCTED)
Maple Dr., Lot 37, R-1A
Moon Valley Subdivision
08-32-251-011
Case #05-0072 Coyle, Raymond and Jeanne, Petitioners
APPLICANT REQUESTS SECOND FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 10? TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION TO ATTACHED GARAGE ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Pine Needle Dr., Unit 12, R-1A
Lake Waldon Village II
08-28-278-011
Case #05-0073 Foust, David and Regina, Petitioners
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2? TO CONSTRUCT NEW HOME ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD (CONSTRUCTION STARTED)
Ennismore, Pt of Lot 16, R-1A
Woodhull Lake Sub
08-34-386-011
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Nedra L. Lambert
Clerk Technical

PUBLIC HEARING
The Charter Township of Independence will hold a public hearing on November 1, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. at the Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI, for the purpose of receiving public comments on:
1. The Community Development Block Grant 2006 program year application in the approximate amount of $73,513;
2. The re-programming of Community Development Block Grant funding:
$10,000 from 2005 Public Service (Senior Services ? Van) to 2005 Senior Services (Senior Center Staff Wages).
David H. Wagner
Township Supervisor

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 83
ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN ARTICLES OF ORDINANCE NO. 83
The Charter Township of Independence ordains as follows for incorporation into the Independence Township Code:
Section I
Article V, General Provisions, Section 5.03.1.b shall be amended to read as follows:
b. Attached or detached accessory garages. Each single-family dwelling shall be permitted one (1) attached or detached accessory garage or a combination of accessory garages, subject to the following requirements:
(1) Unchanged.
(2) The allowable floor area of an attached or detached residential garage, shall not exceed fifty (50%) percent of the total floor area (excluding basements) of the principal dwelling or nine hundred (900) square feet in the R-1A district and twelve hundred (1,200) square feet in the R-1B, R-1C, and R-1R districts, whichever is greater.
(3) In the case of a combination of an attached and detached garage, the total allowable square footage shall not exceed the amount set forth in section 5.03.1.b (2).
(4) An attached residential garage shall conform to all setback and height requirements applicable to the principal dwelling. An attached residential garage may include storage and/or other uses which are clearly incidental to the principal dwelling, provided the total requirements for floor area are met.
(5) Unchanged.
Article V, General Provisions, Section 5.03.1.c shall be amended to read as follows:
c. Additional detached accessory storage buildings. In addition to an attached or detached residential garage permitted in section 5.03.l.b., the following requirements shall be applicable to additional detached accessory storage buildings:
(1) One (1) additional detached accessory storage building shall be permitted on parcels or lots or one (1) acre or less. Two (2) additional detached buildings shall be permitted on parcels or lots of greater than one (1) acre.
(2) The total allowable floor area of detached accessory buildings shall be subject to the following requirements:
Parcel or Lot Area 15,000 s.f >15,000 s.f. >1.5 ac. >3 ac. >10 ac.
or less to 1.5 ac. to 3 ac. to 10 ac.
Dwelling with Attached
Garage
Allowable floor area 200 s.f. 300 s.f. 950 s.f. 1,600 s.f. 3,500 s.f.
(square feet), PLUS
Additional area per 1 s.f. 1 s.f. .5 s.f. .5 s.f. .25 s.f.
100 square feet of lot
area (square feet)
Maximum allowable 300 s.f. 950 s.f. 1,600 s.f. 3,500 s.f. 6,000 s.f.
floor area (square feet)
Dwellings with Detached
Garage
Allowable floor area 200 s.f. 300 s.f. 950 s.f. 1,600 s.f. 3,500 s.f.
(square feet), PLUS
Additional area per 1 s.f. 1 s.f. .5 s.f. .5 s.f. .25 s.f.
100 square feet of lot
area (square feet)
Maximum allowable 225 s.f. 475 s.f. 800 s.f. 3,500 s.f. 6,000 s.f.
floor area (square feet)
(3) When combined with a detached accessory garage in a single building, the allowable floor area for a detached accessory storage building may be combined with the allowable floor area for the detached accessory garage.
Article V, General Provisions, Section 5.03.1.d shall be amended to read as follows:
d. Setback and height requirements for all detached accessory buildings. A detached accessory residential garage or storage building shall be located behind the front of the principal building and shall be subject to the following minimum setback and height requirements.
R-1A R-1B R-1C R-1R
Minimum Yard Setbacks (in feet)
Front 40 40 75 75
Side 10 10 10 50
Rear 10 10 50 75
Minimum Setbacks from Other Buildings (in feet)
Principal dwelling 10 10 10 10
Other accessory buildings 10 10 10 10
Maximum height (in feet) 16 16 16 16
Article V, General Provisions, Section 5.03.1.e shall be amended to read as follows:
e. Detached supplemental accessory buildings. Detached supplemental accessory buildings shall be subject to the following:
(1) No more than two (2) detached supplemental accessory building shall be permitted.
(2) The total floor area shall not exceed three hundred (300) square feet.
(3) Unchanged.
Article V, General Provisions, Section 5.03.1.f shall be amended to read as follows:
f. Decks. Decks requiring a building permit shall be subject to the following:
(1) Unchanged.
(2) Decks shall be subject to the following minimum setback requirements:
(a) A deck shall meet the required front and side yard requirements applicable to the principal building in the district in which it is located.
(b) A deck shall be permitted to encroach in the required rear yard by no more than ten (10) feet, provided the portion of a deck which occupies the required rear yard shall not be above the elevation of the first floor of the residence. Furthermore, the portion of a deck which occupies the required rear yard shall not contain any enclosed or covered structures, such as a gazebo or screened porch.
In the case of PRD, PUD and cluster lot developments which result in the reduction of lot sizes, specific provisions shall be set forth on the site plan for the manner in which decks are to be treated. The Township in their sole discretion, shall make a determination whether the requirements set forth in section 5.03.1.f. (2) may be applied.
(c) Unchanged.
Section II
If one or more repealed and/or amended sections, provisions, phrases, or words of this ordinance are declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, provisions, phrases, and words of this ordinance, which shall continue in full force and effect, and to this end, this ordinance is declared to be severable.
Section III
All proceedings pending and all rights and the liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they are commenced.
Section IV
This ordinance shall be effective upon publication in the manner prescribed by law.
Certification
It is certified that the revision to the Ordinance set forth above was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence at a meeting duly called and held on the 4th day of October, 2005.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
Introduced: 8/16/05
Adopted: 10/4/05
Published: 9/14/05, 9/21/05 and 10/12/05
Effective: 10/20/05

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the October 4, 2005, meeting to order at 7:31 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, Wagner, Travis, Wenger, Dunn, VanderVeen, Kelly
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the Agenda, as amended
2. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 20, 2005
Approval of Minutes of Special Meetings on September 27, 2005, and September 28, 2005
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $720,341.54
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $714,413.96
3 Approved motion for a second reading and adoption of a Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance #83, Accessory Buildings and Structures
4. Approved motion to promote Kelly Hyer to Recreation Supervisor at a rate of $44,660.00
5. Approved motion to begin necessary legal discoveries to prepare a document and willingness to participate in the tri-party agreements to extend to the Softwater Lake Development to the sewer capacity
6. Approved motion to hire Tom Mitcham as a Senior Center Mini-Bus Driver
7. Approved motion to adjourn at 8:12 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: September 28, 2005

INDEPENDENCE
TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA October 18, 2005
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY

1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of October 4, 2005 meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
New Business
1. On-call Firefighters? benefits
2. Recommendation of Planning Commission Member
3. New vehicle for Facilities Maintenance
4. Resolution approving the Andersonville Individual SAD’s
5. Resolution confirming Special Assessment Roll for Andersonville SAD #1
6. Sewer Lift Station Improvements
7. Appointment of Acting Director – Library
8. Permission to hire IT Circulation – Library
9. Halloween Hours
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #05-0069 Ginn, Theodore, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR OUTDOOR SALES OF CHRISTMAS TREES AND SEASONAL ITEMS PLUS SIGNAGE
Rattalee Lake Rd., 8.82 Acres, R-1R
Corner of Rattalee Lake Rd. and M-15
08-05-300-045
Case #05-0070 Gordon’s Light Construction, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO ENCLOSE FRONT PORCH (FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY TO BE CONSIDERED) PLUS VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT SECOND STORY ADDITION ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Ortonville Rd, Part of Lot 6, R-1R
Supervisors Plat of Independence Farms
08-08-200-008
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Nedra L. Lambert
Clerk Technical

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
At a Regular meeting of the Township Board held on September 20, 2005, the Board authorized a Second Reading and Adoption of a Rezoning Request from R-1R (Rural Residential) to PRO-R-1A (Single Family Residential), 6150 & 6140 Waldon Road, W. of Sashabaw, 11.96 acres, 08-21-400-032, 033 and 013, as follows:
The motion to approve this amendment was offered by Travis, supported by Kelly; the vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Kelly, Rosso, Travis, Wagner, Wenger, Dunn. Nays: None. Absent: VanderVeen. The motion carried.
The ordinance amendment is effective immediately upon publication.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the September 20, 2005, meeting to order at 7:32 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, Wagner, Travis, Wenger, Dunn, Heenan
Kelly arrived at 7:35
Absent: VanderVeen
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the Agenda as amended
2. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 6, 2005
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $2,777,316.85
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $2,768,086.56
3 Approved motion for a second reading and adoption of a rezoning request from R-1R to PRO-R-1A, 6150 and 6140 Waldon Road, West of Sashabaw, 11.96 acres, 08-21-400-032
4. Approved motion to approve 2005 millage rates
5. Approved motion to enter into a preliminary agreement with Oakland Woods Baptist Church for paving the parking lot at Sashabaw Plains Park
6. Approved motion to add Beth Sova, Julie Sprung and Jeff Swanberg to the 2005-2006 Clarkston Area Youth Assistance Committee
7. Approved motion to create a new AFSCME classification of Operation Specialist III
8. Approved motion to hire Treatment Operator
9. Approved motion to hire Operation Specialist III
10. Approved motion to purchase new truck for DPW
11. Approved motion for paving improvements at Lakeview Cemetery
12. Approved motion to enter into a Radio System Agreement with Oakland County
13. Approved motion to amend the Agenda for addition of the issue of emergency technical rescue in other states
13. Approved motion to approve participation in other states for technical rescue in the event of an emergency
14. Approved motion to adopt Resolution Authorizing West Nile Virus Fund Expense Reimbursement Request.
15. Approved motion to adjourn at 9:08 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: September 28, 2005

INDEPENDENCE
TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: October 4, 2005
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of September 20, 2005 meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
1. Second Reading and adoption of Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance #83, Section 5.03, Accessory Buildings and Structures
New Business
1. Reclassification of Parks and Recreation employees
2. Sewer connection for Softwater Lake Development ? Springfield Township
3. Hire full-time Senior Bus Driver
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on August 16, 2005, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees will consider adoption of an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 83, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, to amend Article V, Section 5.03 for the purpose of changing certain regulations pertaining to the construction of accessory buildings and structures. A full copy of this Ordinance is on file in the Township Clerk’s Office for public review and inspection. A full copy of this Ordinance is on file in the Township Clerk’s Office for public review and inspection. A summary of the Ordinance was published on September 14, 2005. The summary contained an error with respect to Section 5.03.1.d. The following is the correct summary of that Section and the other amendments summarized are unchanged:
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE
The Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, hereby ordains:
Section I
Section 5.03.1.d The table of regulations for setback and height requirements set forth in Section 5.03.1.d is amended to increase maximum for detached accessory buildings from 14 feet to 16 feet.
Section II
Contains severance clause.
Section III
Contains savings clause.
Section IV
Contains effective date.
SHELAGH VANDERVEEN,
TOWNSHIP CLERK

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the September 6, 2005, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Wagner, Travis, Wenger, Dunn, Kelly
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the Agenda as amended
2. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 19, 2005
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $428,871.41
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $422,920.41
3. Approved motion to form a committee to study Issue of legal defense fund
4. Denied motion to amend ballot language for September 8 certification
5. Approved motion to rescind the July 5, 2005, motion of the Township Board of Trustees adopting the Ordinance Amending Fire Prevention Code and Open Burning Regulations
6. Approved motion to adopt the Ordinance amending Fire Prevention Code and Open Burning Regulations, without changes and after second reading of said Ordinance
7. Approved motion to accept bid for restoration of McCord property
8. Approved motion to accept bid for construction of Pole Building for Facilities/Maintenance and Safety Path
9. Approved motion to enter into closed session at 9:22 p.m.
10. Approved motion to reopen the Regular meeting at 9:40 p.m.
11. Approved motion to adjourn at 9:40 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: September 14, 2005

INDEPENDENCE
TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: September 20, 2005
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of September 6, 2005 meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
1. Second Reading and Adoption of a rezoning request from R-1R to PRO-R-1A, 6150 and 6140 Waldon Road, West of Sashabaw, 11.96 acres, 08-21-400-032, 033 and 013
New Business
1. Truth in Taxation Hearing
2. Oakland Woods Baptist Church proposal
3. Approval of the Clarkston Area Youth Assistance Committee Members for the years 2005-2006
4. Permission to hire a new employee – Operations Specialist III
5. Permission to purchase a new pick-up truck
6. Permission for paving improvements at cemetery
7. Oakland County Radio Project
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON
INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES
The Board of the Charter Township of Independence will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of .0454 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied in 2005.
The hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI, 48346.
The date and location of the meeting to take action on the proposed additional millage will be announced at this public meeting.
If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 4.6% over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved, the operating revenue will increase by 4.3% over the preceding year’s operating revenue.
The taxing unit publishing this notice and identified below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate.
This notice is published by:
Charter Township of Independence
Clerk’s Office
90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 625-5111
Published: 9/14/05

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
SUMMARY OF AMENDMENT TO FIRE PREVENTION CODE ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its meeting on September 6, 2005, at 7:30 p.m., the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees held the second reading and approved an Amendment to the Township Fire Prevention Code, which Amendment is summarized below. A true copy of the adopted Ordinance can be inspected or obtained at the office of the Charter Township of Independence Clerk, 90 North Main Street, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE TOWNSHIP CODE:
Section 1 of Ordinance
Chapter 9, Article II, Section 9-16 has been amended to adopt the 2003 Edition of the International Fire Code (the ‘IFC?), including Appendices B-D, and provide for certain amendments, deletions, and/or additions as follows: Amends Sec. 101.1 of the IFC regarding the title of the Charter Township of Independence Fire Prevention Code (the ‘Code?).
Amends Sec. 102.1 of the IFC regarding the applicability of the Code to new and existing conditions.
Amends Sec. 102.2 of the IFC regarding exemptions under the Code.
Amends Sec. 102.6 of the IFC regarding referenced codes, ordinances and standards in the Code.
Amends Sec. 102.10 of the IFC regarding applicability of state law in the event of a conflict with the Code.
Deletes Sec. 103 of the IFC regarding the Department of Fire Prevention from the Code.
Adds Sec. 104.12 of the IFC regarding those parties with enforcement authority under the Code.
Amends Sec. 109.3 of the IFC regarding penalties for violation of the Code.
Adds Sec. 109.4 of the IFC to provide for restitution under the Code.
Adds Sec. 112.1 of the IFC to provide for penalty in the Code for improper summoning of the fire department.
Adds Sec. 112.2 of the IFC to provide for penalty in the Code for improper activation of fire alarm systems in the Township.
Adds Sec. 304.4 of the IFC regarding location of dumpsters under the Code.
Deletes Sec. 307 of the IFC regarding open burning from the Code.
Adds Sec. 311.5 of the IFC regarding securing buildings damaged by fire to the Code.
Adds Sec. 401.6 of the IFC regarding boarding or tampering with fire department vehicles to the Code.
Adds Sec. 401.7 of the IFC prohibiting vehicles from crossing fire hoses to the Code.
Amends Sec. 501.2 of the IFC Definitions to amend the definition of Fire Apparatus Access Road; to add the definition of Primary Fire Apparatus Access Road; to add the definition of Secondary Fire Apparatus Access Road; and, to add the definition of Security Gate to the Code.
Amends Sec. 503.6 of the IFC regarding security gates by amending Sections 503.6.1, 503.6.2, 503.6.3, and 503.6.4 of the IFC in the Code.
Adds Sec. 508.5.7 of the IFC regarding installation and location of fire hydrants to the Code.
Adds Sec. 508.5.8 of the IFC regarding blocking fire hydrants and fire department connections to the Code.
Adds Sec. 508.6 of the IFC regarding prohibited hydrant use to the Code.
Adds Sec. 508.7 of the IFC regarding tampering with fire hydrants to the Code.
Adds Sec. 906.11 of the IFC prohibiting sale of defective fire extinguishers to the Code.
Adds Sec. 912.7 of the IFC providing for fire department connections to the Code.
Establishes Michigan Department of Transportation regulations as being the limits referred to in Sec. 3204.3.1.1. of the IFC
Establishes NFPA 30 Table 2-7 with Michigan Amendments ‘Flammable & Combustible Liquids Rules? as the limits referred to in Sec. 3404.2.9.5.2 of the IFC.
Establishes NFPA 30 with Michigan Amendments ‘Flammable & Combustible Liquids Rules? as the limits referred to in Sec. 3406.2.4.4 of the IFC.
Establishes NFPA/ANSI 58-1992 standards as the limits of Sec. 3804.2 of the IFC.
Section 2 of Ordinance
Chapter 9, Article III, Section 9-54 (c) (1) has been amended to permit the township fire official to allow open burning on public and private roads with certain conditions.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Repeals the 2000 Edition of the International Fire Code.
Section 4 of Ordinance
Severs provisions found to be invalid from the remainder of the ordinance.
Section 5 of Ordinance
Saves rights and liabilities acquired under existing ordinance.
Section 6 of Ordinance
Provides for effective date of the ordinance.
CERTIFICATION
It is certified that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Independence on the 6th day of September, 2005.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
Introduced: 7/5/05
Adopted: 9/6/05
Published: 8/10/05 and 9/14/05
Effective Date: 9/14/05

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on August 16, 2005, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees will consider adoption of an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 83, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, to amend Article V, Section 5.03 for the purpose of changing certain regulations pertaining to the construction of accessory buildings and structures. A full copy of this Ordinance is on file in the Township Clerk’s Office for public review and inspection. The following is a summary of the Ordinance:
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE
The Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, hereby ordains:
Section I
Section 5.03.1.b Section 5.03.1.b is amended to permit a combination of both detached and attached accessory garages, in addition to providing for attached or detached accessory garages.
Section 5.03.1.b (2) Subparagraph (2) is amended to provide that maximum allowable floor space for accessory garages is either 50% of the total floor area of the principal dwelling or the particular square footage provided in this Subparagraph as to each district, whichever is greater.
Section 5.03.1.b (3) Subparagraph (3) is amended to provide that the maximum allowable floor space for a combination of detached and attached garages shall not exceed the amount set forth in Subparagraph (2) of this Subsection.
Section 5.03.1.b (4). Subparagraph (4) is amended to permit that, in addition to garage uses, the use of an attached residential garage for storage, or other uses incidental to the principal dwelling is permitted, if the area requirements are met.
Section 5.03.1.c The term ‘storage? to the section heading of Section 5.03.1.c.
Section 5.03.1.c (1) Subparagraph (1) is amended to change the standards for permitting detached accessory storage buildings from zoning district based regulations to parcel or lot area based regulations.
Section 5.03.1.c (2) Subparagraph (2) is amended to change the table of floor area regulations pertaining to detached accessory storage buildings to set forth parcel or lot area based regulations in place of the previous zoning district based regulations.
Section 5.03.1.c (3) Subparagraph (3) is added to permit the property owner to add the maximum allowable floor space of a detached storage building to the maximum allowable floor space for a detached accessory garage when both are contained in a single building.
Section 5.03.1.d The table of regulations for setback and height requirements set forth in Section 5.03.1.d is amended to reduce maximum for detached accessory buildings from 16 feet to 14 feet.
Section 5.03.1.e Section 5.03.1.e is amended to increase the number of detached supplemental accessory buildings permitted from the previous one building to two buildings, and increase the total floor area permitted from 150 to 300 square feet.
Section 5.03.1.f Section 5.03.1.f is amended to provide that as opposed to the regulations regarding decks set forth in this Section, the Township will determine deck regulations within a PUD, PRD or cluster lot development on a site plan by site plan basis.
Section II
Contains severance clause.
Section III
Contains savings clause.
Section IV
Contains effective date.
SHELAGH VANDERVEEN,
TOWNSHIP CLERK
Published: 9/14/05

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on August 16, 2005, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees will consider adoption of an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 83, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, to amend Article III, Section 3.01 for the purpose of adding definitions to the Zoning Ordinance, to amend Article V, Section 5.11 for the purpose of changing certain regulations pertaining to wireless communication facilities in the Township, to amend Article V, Section 5.12 for the purpose of changing certain regulations regarding site plan review, and to amend Article V, Section 5.22 for the purpose of changing certain regulations relating to site condominium projects. A full copy of this Ordinance is on file in the Township Clerk’s Office for public review and inspection. The following is a summary of the Ordinance:
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE
The Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, hereby ordains:
Section I
Section 3.01 Definitions. The definitions of ‘condominium?, ‘condominium documents?, ‘condominium unit?, ‘general common elements?, ? limited common elements?, ‘master deed?, ‘site condominium?, ‘building envelope?, ‘building site?, ‘wireless communications facilities?, attached wireless communications facilities?, ‘wireless communication support structures?, and ‘collocation?, have been added to the Zoning Ordinance. All other definitions are unchanged.
Section 5.11.2 Wireless Communication Facilities. Subsection (2) is amended to delete all existing definitions from this section and replace them with reference to those definitions contained in Article III, Section 3.01.
Section 5.11.3 Authorization Subsection. Subsection (3) is amended to change circumstances under which a new wireless communication facility shall be deemed a permitted use.
Section 5.11.5 Application Requirements. Subsection (5) (a) is amended to change certain application requirements pertaining to application for construction of wireless communication facilities to include application requirements for existing structures.
Section 5.12.1 Site Plan Review in Use Districts Required. Subsection 1 is amended to add the OS-1, OS-2, and IOP use districts to those districts for which site plans are required. It is also amended to delete subparagraphs a through g replacing them with a through c to clarify circumstances under which a site plan would and would not be required.
Section 5.12.2 Application Form. Subsection 2 is amended to add the requirement of including, with site plan application materials, a statement of intent to develop property pursuant to the Condominium Act, if applicable.
Section 5.22.1 Condominium projects. Subsection 1 is amended to repeal the definitions pertaining to ‘site condominium? project and replace them with an Intent Subsection to require a ‘condominium? project to be constructed in accordance with the standards of the Township Zoning Ordinance and other applicable Township regulations and standards.
Section 5.22.2 Approval requirement. Subsection 2 is amended to delete the introductory paragraph, leaving only the list of plan approval requirements for a ‘condominium?.
Section 5.22.3 Conceptual site plan approval. Subsection 3 is amended to remove the term ‘site? from the Subsection leaving the same provisions to apply to all ‘condominiums? and not just ‘site condominiums?.
Section 5.22.4 Final site plan approval. Subsection 4 is amended to replace the term ‘approval? with the term ‘recommendation? in Subparagraph a of Subsection 4. The remainder of the provisions of Subsection 4 are unchanged.
Section 5.22.5 Final site plan approval. Subsection 5 is amended to delete provisions regarding compliance with regulations in the Subdivision Ordinance and to permit, with Planning Commission approval, the issuance of building permits for buildings to be constructed prior to the completion of other site improvements, provided the applicant has submitted a suitable performance guarantee.
Section 5.22.6 Additional regulations applicable to site condominium projects. Subsection 6, Subparagraph a is amended to capitalize the term ‘zoning ordinance?. Subparagraph b is amended to include reference to the Development Design Standards Ordinance and Subdivision Control Ordinance to clarify that those Ordinances apply in review of site plans. Additionally, the term ‘preliminary plans? has been changed to ‘conceptual site plans?. Subparagraph d has been amended to permit a temporary certificate of occupancy to be issued by the Director of Building and Planning upon the developer, providing a suitable financial guarantee pursuant to Section 5.12.7. The remainder of Subsection 6 is unchanged.
Section II
Contains severance clause.
Section III
Contains savings clause.
Section IV
Contains effective date.
SHELAGH VANDERVEEN,
TOWNSHIP CLERK
Published: 9/14/05

INDEPENDENCE
TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.

TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: September 6, 2005
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of August 16, 2005 meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
1. Ballot Proposal Language
2. Motion to Rescind Ordinance Amending Fire Prevention Code and Open Burning Regulations
3. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance Amending Fire Prevention Code and Open Burning Regulations
4. Bids for McCord Property
New Business
1. Oakland Woods Baptist Church proposal
2. Pole Building for Facilities/Maintenance and Safety Path
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the August 16, 2005, meeting to order at 7:34 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Wagner, Travis, Wenger, Dunn, Kelly
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the Agenda as amended.
2. Approval of the Consent Agenda:
Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 2, 2005.
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $3,669,970.51.
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $3,668,349.96.
3. Approved Motion to table First Reading of a rezoning request from R-1R to R-1A, Holcomb Road at Allen, South of 1-75, 13 acres, 08-32-288-005.
4. Approved Motion to approve First Reading of a rezoning request from C-3 and R-1A to PRO/O, (Part of Lot 10) Lot 10, Moon Valley Subdivision, 6527 Maple Road, .5 acres, 08-32-277-005 and 006.
5. Approved Motion to approve First Reading of Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance #83, Section 5.03, Accessory Building and Structures.
6. Approved Motion to approve First Reading of Amendments to Zoning Ordinance #83, Section 5.11, Wireless Communication Facilities, Section 5.12, Site Plan Review, Section 5.22, Site Condominium.
7. Approved Motion to hire Deputy Supervisor.
8. Approved Motion to adjourn at 9:55 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: August 24, 2005

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the July 19, 2005, meeting to order at 7:32 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Rosso, VanderVeen, Wagner, Travis, Wenger, Dunn
Absent: Kelly
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the Agenda, as amended
2. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes of July 5, 2005, as amended
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $2,403.137.82
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $2,225,577.82
3. Approval of proposed Consent Judgment in the matter of Chamberlain vs Independence Township
4. Approved Motion to table Dock Ordinance (Keyholing)
5. Approved Motion to deny appeal of FOIA request
6. Approved Motion to approve First Reading of a rezoning request from R-1R to PRO-R-1A for 6150 and 6140 Waldon Road, West of Sashabaw, 11.96 acres, 08-21-400-032, 033 and 013
7. Approved Motion to approve First Reading of a rezoning request from C-3 to R-1A, Rockcroft, 08-33-304-004, 08-33-355-001, 002, 006, 007 and 008, and rezoning request from R-1A to C-3 for Pt of 08-33-354-014
8. Approved Motion for 5% contribution for Street Paving of Bronco, Mustang and part of Paula Drive
9. Approved Motion for approval of the 2004 Audit
10. Approved Motion to table outsourcing payroll to ADP
11. Approved Motion to adjourn at 10:50 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO FIRE PREVENTION CODE ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its meeting on July 5, 2005, at 7:30 p.m., the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees held the first reading and approved an Amendment to the Township Fire Prevention Code, which Amendment is summarized below. A true copy of the adopted Ordinance can be inspected or obtained at the office of the Charter Township of Independence Clerk, 90 North Main Street, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346.
summary of ordinance CODE amendments
Section 1 of Ordinance
Chapter 9, Article II, Section 9-16 has been amended to adopt the 2003 Edition of the International Fire Code (the ‘IFC?), including Appendices B-D, and provide for certain amendments, deletions, and/or additions as follows:
Amends Sec. 101.1 of the IFC regarding the title of the Charter Township of Independence Fire Prevention Code (the ‘Code?).
Amends Sec. 102.1 of the IFC regarding the applicability of the Code to new and existing conditions.
Amends Sec. 102.2 of the IFC regarding exemptions under the Code.
Amends Sec. 102.6 of the IFC regarding referenced codes, ordinances and standards in the Code.
Amends Sec. 102.10 of the IFC regarding applicability of state law in the event of a conflict with the Code.
Deletes Sec. 103 of the IFC regarding the Department of Fire Prevention from the Code.
Adds Sec. 104.12 of the IFC regarding those parties with enforcement authority under the Code.
Amends Sec. 109.3 of the IFC regarding penalties for violation of the Code.
Adds Sec. 109.4 of the IFC to provide for restitution under the Code.
Adds Sec. 112.1 of the IFC to provide for penalty in the Code for improper summoning of the fire department.
Adds Sec. 112.2 of the IFC to provide for penalty in the Code for improper activation of fire alarm systems in the Township.
Adds Sec. 304.4 of the IFC regarding location of dumpsters under the Code.
Deletes Sec. 307 of the IFC regarding open burning from the Code.
Adds Sec. 311.5 of the IFC regarding securing buildings damaged by fire to the Code.
Adds Sec. 401.6 of the IFC regarding boarding or tampering with fire department vehicles to the Code.
Adds Sec. 401.7 of the IFC prohibiting vehicles from crossing fire hoses to the Code.
Amends Sec. 501.2 of the IFC Definitions to amend the definition of Fire Apparatus Access Road; to add the definition of Primary Fire Apparatus Access Road; to add the definition of Secondary Fire Apparatus Access Road; and, to add the definition of Security Gate to the Code.
Amends Sec. 503.6 of the IFC regarding security gates by amending Sections 503.6.1, 503.6.2, 503.6.3, and 503.6.4 of the IFC in the Code.
Adds Sec. 508.5.7 of the IFC regarding installation and location of fire hydrants to the Code.
Adds Sec. 508.5.8 of the IFC regarding blocking fire hydrants and fire department connections to the Code.
Adds Sec. 508.6 of the IFC regarding prohibited hydrant use to the Code.
Adds Sec. 508.7 of the IFC regarding tampering with fire hydrants to the Code.
Adds Sec. 906.11 of the IFC prohibiting sale of defective fire extinguishers to the Code.
Adds Sec. 912.7 of the IFC providing for fire department connections to the Code.
Establishes Michigan Department of Transportation regulations as being the limits referred to in Sec. 3204.3.1.1. of the IFC
Establishes NFPA 30 Table 2-7 with Michigan Amendments ‘Flammable & Combustible Liquids Rules? as the limits referred to in Sec. 3404.2.9.5.2 of the IFC.
Establishes NFPA 30 with Michigan Amendments ‘Flammable & Combustible Liquids Rules? as the limits referred to in Sec. 3406.2.4.4 of the IFC.
Establishes NFPA/ANSI 58-1992 standards as the limits of Sec. 3804.2 of the IFC.
Section 2 of Ordinance
Chapter 9, Article III, Section 9-54 (c) (1) has been amended to permit the township fire official to allow open burning on public and private roads with certain conditions.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Repeals the 2000 Edition of the International Fire Code.
Section 4 of Ordinance
Severs provisions found to be invalid from the remainder of the ordinance.
Section 5 of Ordinance
Saves rights and liabilities acquired under existing ordinance.
Section 6 of Ordinance
Provides for effective date of the ordinance.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
BY: SHELAGH VANDERVEEN, CLERK
Published: 8/10/05

INDEPENDENCE
TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: August 2, 2005
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes of July 19, 2005 meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
1. Outsourcing payroll to ADP
New Business
1. Proposed ballot language
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, August 17, 2005 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #05-0047 Griffith, James, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 37? TO CONSTRUCT DETACHED GARAGE ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD.
Pine Knob Road, 4.25 Acres, R-1R
08-26-200-007
Case #05-0048 Tarverstad, Timothy and Kimberly, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 604 SQ. FT. TO CONSTRUCT TWO STORY ADDITION ON NON CONFORMING STRUCTURE ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD. (FUTURE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY TO BE CONSIDERED)
Ortonville Rd., Lot 13, 4.81 Acres, R-1R
Supervisor’s Plat of Independence Farms
08-08-200-015
Case #05-0049 Harrell Building, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 25? FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY TO CONSTRUCT COVERED FRONT PORCH, PLUS REAR ADDITION ON NON CONFORMING STRUCTURE ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD.
Ortonville Rd., Lot 18, 4.83 Acres, R-1R
Supervisor’s Plat of Independence Farms
08-08-200-020
Case #05-0050 Esckelson, Richard, Jr., Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS THE FOLLOWING VARIANCES TO CONSTRUCT FRONT PORCH, ATTACHED GARAGE, AND BASEMENT TO NON CONFORMING STRUCTURE ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD:
1) FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 13?.
2) 2ND FRONT YARD SETBACK OF 40? FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY (ENCROACHES IN R.O.W.)
3) REAR YARD SETBACK OF 8?.
4) VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT BASEMENT UNDER EXISTING HOME (ALL SETBACKS TO BE CONSIDERED).
Mohawk Blvd. & Eston Ave., Lots 23-25, R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club Sub.
08-12-330-049
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Nedra L. Lambert
Clerk Technical

INDEPENDENCE
TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: August 2, 2005
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes of July 19, 2005 meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
1. Outsourcing payroll to ADP
New Business
1. Proposed ballot language
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
STICKNEY-McCORD PROPERTY SALE & RESTORATION PROJECT
The Township has determined that in order to carry out these intentions and objectives it is necessary and would be appropriate to consider proposals for the purchase of the Homestead Property by a party that is qualified and willing, as a condition and requirement of its acquisition, to commit to completing the restoration and preserving the Homestead Property for historical preservation and residential purposes. Accordingly, the Request for Proposals (RFP) has been prepared and you are invited to submit your proposal subject to and in accordance with the instructions, conditions and requirements that follow.
This property is the 2.23 acre property located at the Northwest corner of Pine Knob and Stickney Road commonly known as the Stickney-McCord Homestead consisting of a farmhouse, barn, well and outbuilding, to the Township.
The Requests for Proposals (RFP) will be received in the Supervisor’s office of the Charter Township of Independence.
David H. Wagner, Supervisor

INDEPENDENCE
TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: July 19, 2005
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ? Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes of July 5, 2005 meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
1. Approval of Consent Judgment
2. Dock Ordinance (Keyholing)
New Business
1. First Reading of a rezoning request from R-1R to PRO-R-1A, 6150 and 6140 Waldon Road, West of Sashabaw, 11.96 acres, 08-21-400-032, 033 and 013
2. First Reading of a rezoning request from C-3 to R-1A, Rockcroft, 08-33-304-004, 08-33-355-001,002,006,007 and 008, and rezoning request from R-1A to C-3 for Pt of 08-33-354-014
3. Approval of Audit
4. Outsourcing payroll to ADP
5. Township’s contribution for street paving of Bronco, Mustang and Paula Drives.
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the July 5, 2005, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, Rosso, VanderVeen, Wagner, Travis, Wenger, Dunn
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the Agenda as amended
2. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes of June 21, 2005
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $840,873.63
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $768,039.90
3. Adopted proposed amendment to Stonewall Farm PUD Agreement
4. Approved Resolution for individual SAD’s for the Andersonville Road Low Pressure Sewer System with $500,000.00 set aside for a Revolving Fund from Sanitary Sewer retained earnings
5. Approved Amendment to the Fire Prevention Code Ordinance and adoption of the 2003 International Fire Code
6.Approval of Budget Amendment for reviewing and updating Master Plan at a cost not to exceed $30,000.00
7. Approved authorization to hire Clerk for Parks and Recreation Director
8. Approved Motion to authorize Layne Northern to proceed with emergency well cleaning at Hillview Estates, with a 2005 budget adjustment of $50,000.00
9. Approved Motion to enter into closed session to discuss attorney opinion at 8:56 p.m.
10. Approved Motion to go into open session at 9:22 p.m.
11. Approved Motion to adjourn at 9:23 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #05-0045 Gee, Stephen, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 40? FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY AND SIDE YARD VARIANCE OF 1? TO RECONSTRUCT HOME USING EXISTING FOUNDATION (DUE TO FIRE)
Clintonville Rd., Part of Outlot A, R-1A
Walter’s Clarkston-Orion Acres
08-13-301-013
Case #05-0046 Cook, Valerie, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE TO ALLOW 1200 SQ. FT. ACCESSORY STRUCTURE. Williamson St., 3.2 Acres, R-1A
08-34-151-011
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Nedra L. Lambert
Clerk Technical

PUBLIC NOTICE
Consumer Confidence Report with 2004 Water Quality Results was mailed June 16th, 2005 to all water customers. If you do not receive your copy, you can pick one up at the Department of Public Works, 6050 Flemings Lake Road. Normal business hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the June 21, 2005, meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, Rosso, VanderVeen, Wagner, Dunn, Wenger
Absent: Travis
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the Agenda as amended
2. Approval of the Consent Agenda as amended
Approval of Minutes of June 7, 2005
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $2,723,906.75
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $2,669,067.78
3. Approved EMS billing policy, as amended
4. Approve funding for payment of lighting on Sashabaw with Safety Path funds
5. Approve budget amendment for funds from Safety Path to General Fund
6. Approved Motion to affirm the Wetland Board determination
7. Approved formation of Parks and Recreation’s Advisory Commission
8. Approved Motion to change representative for Blue Cross Blue Shield to Hantz Group
9. Approved application permit for 4th of July fireworks
10. Approved Motion to re-roof the library.
11. Approved Motion to enter into closed session at 9:04 p.m.
12. Approved Motion to reopen the regular meeting at 9:12 p.m.
13. Approved Motion to adjourn at 9:12 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: June 29, 2005

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, July 14,2005 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Fire Station #1, 6500 Citation Drive, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE #2005-013
REZONING REQUEST
James Blanton, American Legion Chief Pontiac,
Post 377, Petitioner
From: REC (Recreational)
To: R-1A (Single Family Residential)
Parcel Identification Number: Part of 08-35-351-011
Common Description: 18.37 Acres of 48.38 Acres
4819 Edgewood Dr. (Mary Sue Ave.)
American Legion Chief Pontiac, Post 377
Intended Use: Single Family Residential
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, CLERK

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:

Case #05-0042 Mark McGuire, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 6? TO CONSTRUCT FRONT PORCH
Griggs St., Lot 62, R-1A
Goodrich Farm Subdivision
08-26-351-014
Case #05-0043 John Morrison, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 4?6? TO CONSTRUCT NEW SUNROOM
Foxfire Circle, Unit 13, R-1A
Clarkston Farms
08-21-251-045
Case #05-0044 Boris, Inc., Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 2420 SQ. FT. AND HEIGHT VARIANCE OF 10? TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION TO EXISTING POLE BARN STRUCTURE.
Clintonville Rd., 20 Acres, R1R Zone
08-25-100-035
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Nedra L. Lambert
Clerk Technical

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the June 7, 2005, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, Rosso, VanderVeen, Wagner, Travis, Wenger
Absent: Dunn
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the Agenda as amended
2. Approval of the Consent Agenda as amended
Approval of Minutes of May 17, 2005
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $662,822.81
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $524,104.07
3. Approved purchase of new financial software
4. Tabled Wetland Board Appeal
5. Approved hiring of New Building Inspector and Clerk
6. Approved purchase of two new mowers for DPW
7. Approved Budget Amendment for Sewer Relining
8. Approved revision of EMS billing policy without rate increase
9. Approved Water and Sewer Bid for Station #2 to Santia & Sons
10. Approved amendment to Township’s ordinance for creation of SAD’s for financing
of grinder pumps
11. Approved amendment to Resolution Supporting Planning Analysis of Sashabaw
Corridor
12. Approved authorization to sign contract with Michigan Municipal Risk
Management Authority
13. Approved authorization to sign contract with Plante Moran.
14. Approved Motion to enter into executive session at 10:20 p.m.
15. Approved Motion to enter open session at 10:30 p.m.
16. Approved authorization to enter into compliance with Clarkston School Board’s
requests in exchange for parcel of property
17. Approved Motion to adjourn at 10:32 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: June 15, 2005

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #05-0020 Michael Markey, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS RECONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE PREVIOUSLY HEARD ON APRIL 20, 2005 TO CONSTRUCT NEW HOME ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD (LACKS ROAD FRONTAGE AND PROPERTY SIZE)
Second St., Lot 187, R-1A
Woodhull Lake Sub No. 2
08-34-379-009
Case #05-0039 Daniel Sebold, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 5? TO CONSTRUCT NEW HOME
Peninsula Ct, Unit 10, PUD
Parks at Stonewood, Peninsula Park
08-30-402-010
Case #05-0040 Glenn Gualtieri, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 8? TO CONSTRUCT DECK
North Village Dr., Unit 21, PUD
Parks at Stonewood, Village Park
08-30-401-017
Case #05-0041 Jeff Hartfield, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 39?, SIZE VARIANCE OF 502 SQ FT, AND HEIGHT VARIANCE OF 7? TO CONSTRUCT DETACHED GARAGE
Perry Lake Rd., Lot 25, R-1R
Equestrian Lake Village
08-03-102-011
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Katherine A. Poole
Secretary

JOB POSTING,
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
The Director of Building, Planning & Zoning Services is accepting applications for the position of Building Inspector II. Please call (248) 825-8111 to receive a copy of the complete Job Description.
An employee in this classification is responsible for Code and Zoning Ordinance enforcement, plan review, and construction inspections.
Applicants must be registered as a building inspectoriplan reviewer by the State of Michigan or tae eligible for provisional registration. Must possess a valid drivers license, have a good driving record, and the ability to work outside in inclement weather- Experience as a building inspector is preferred.
The current wage for this position is $19,36 per hour plus a full benefit package in accordance with AFSCME Union Contract provisions.
Applications and resume will be accepted at the Building Department, 3rd Floor, 90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, through Tuesday, May 31, 2005.

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the May 17, 2005, meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, Rosso, VanderVeen, Dunn, Wagner, Travis, Wenger
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the Agenda as amended
2. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Approval of the minutes of May 4, 2005
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of$1,976,341.06
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $2,082,802.13
3. Untabled Issue of First Reading of Rezoning of Holcomb Road Parcel No. 08-20-101-001
4. Tabled First Reading of Rezoning Holcomb Road Parcel No. 08-20-101-001
5. Approved Award Resolution for $2,000,000.00 capital improvement bonds for water supply system
6. Approved appointment of Assistant Building Director and permission to post for Building Inspector
7. Approved motion to adjourn at 8:31 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: May 25, 2005

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:

Case #05-0034 Mark Shelton, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 278 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT 2ND GARAGE (DETACHED)
Whipple Tree Lane, Lot 40, R-1C
Whipple Tree Lane No. 2
08-04-202-003
Case #05-0035 Nancy Reiss, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 5? AND SIZE VARIANCE OF 10 SQ FT, TO CONSTRUCT 160 SQ FT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
Dubuque Rd., Lot 20, R-1A
Richmond Knolls
08-14-404-005
Case #05-0036 David Singles, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 76 SQ FT SIZE VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT DETACHED GARAGE ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Mann Rd., R-1A
08-35-477-025
Case #05-0037 Phil and Sally Mudge, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 1 ? FEET TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION TO HOME ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Oneida Dr., Lots 17-20, R-1A
Thendara Park Country Club
08-11-286-044
File #05-0038 Harvey Goodman, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR TENT SALE FROM JUNE 6, 2005 THRU SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 DURING REGULAR STORE HOURS, 7 DAYS A WEEK
Dixie Highway, C-3
House of Maple, Oak, and Pine
08-32-201-003
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Katherine A. Poole
Secretary

INDEPENDENCE
TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: May 17, 2005
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ‘Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes of May 4, 2005 meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
1. First Reading of Rezoning of Holcomb Road Parcel No. 08-20-101-001 (Tabled May 4, 2005)
New Business
1. Appointment of an Assistant Building Inspector
2. Permission to hire Building Inspector
3. Award Resolution for $2,000,000.00 capital improvement bonds for water supplysystem
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #05-0028 Linda Alkammo, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR TENT SALES FROM JULY 1, 2005 THRU JULY 4, 2005 FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 9:00 P.M. TO SELL FIREWORKS
Andersonville Rd., C-1
Bianca II Market
08-31-303-003
Case #05-0029 Ronald Carpenter, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARI- ANCE OF 4? TO CONSTRUCT 2 STORY ADDITION TO HOME
Northview Dr., R-1A
08-20-252-011
Case #05-0030 Timothy Keenan, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS REAR YARD SETBACK VARI- ANCE OF 12 ? FEET TO CONSTRUCT DECK
Village Court, Unit 8, PUD
Village Park at Stonewood
08-30-454-008
Case #05-0031 Deanna Olsen, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SETBACK VARI ANCE OF 3? TO CONSTRUCT NEW HOME ON NON CON FORMING LOT OF RECORD
Hillside Dr., Lot 8, R-1A
Lake View Heights Sub
08-20-351-011
Case #05-0032 Craig Glanert, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARI ANCE OF 15? FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY AND PLACEMENT IN FRONT YARD TO CONSTRUCT DE- TACHED GARAGE
Dora Lane, R-1A
Supervisor’s Plat of Morgan Lake
08-25-426-047
Case #05-0033 Michael Kish, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 2? AND PLACEMENT IN FRONT YARD TO CONSTRUCT DETACHED GARAGE ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Major Ave., Lot 34, R-1A
Lake Oakland Hills
08-34-455-006
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Katherine A. Poole
Secretary

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the April 19, 2005, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, Rosso, VanderVeen, Dunn, Wagner, Wenger
Absent: Travis
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the Agenda as amended
2. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Approval of minutes of April 5, 2005
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $1,364.299.53
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $1,270,033.69
3. Approved Resolution for Heather Lake Goose Round Up
4. Changed Date of Board Meeting to May 4, 2005
5. Approved Motion to Approve Lake Lane Water Main Special Assessment District
6. Approved Motion to Enter into Contract with Hydro Design
7. Approved Motion to Approve Bond Resolution for Capital Improvement Bonds
8. Approved Motion to Approve 2005 Road Chloride Program
9. Approved Motion to Amend Liberty Liquor License to add Oak Management
10. Approved motion to adjourn at 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: April 27, 2005

ELECTION NOTICE
MAY 3, 2005 FOR
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
CLARKSTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
To the Qualified Electors:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Election will be held in
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
County of Oakland, State of Michigan
TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2005
THE POLLS will be open 7 o’clock a.m. until 8 o’clock p.m.
ALL POLLING PLACES ARE HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
BRAILLE AND AUDIO VERSIONS OF VOTING INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE
AT THE POLLING PLACES LISTED BELOW:
NUMBER POLLING LOCATION
1&3 CALVARY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
6805 Bluegrass
2&6 NORTH SASHABAW ELEMENTARY
5290 Maybee Road
4 FREE METHODIST CHURCH
5482 Winell @ Maybee Road
5&14 Pine Knob Elementary
6020 Sashabaw Road
7 INDEPENDENCE ELEMENARTY
6850 Hubbard Road
8&9 CLARKSTON ELEMENTARY
6595 Waldon Road
10 INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
6495 Clarkston Road
11 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
5449 Clarkston Road
12&15 BAILEY LAKE ELEMENTARY
8051 Pine Knob Road
13 MARANTHA BAPTIST CHURCH
5790 Flemings Lake Road FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES:
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR
CLARKSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS:
FOUR YEAR TERM, VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN (2)
PARTIAL TERM ENDING 06/30/2007
VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN (1)
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR WATERFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOUR YEAR TERM, VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN (1)
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR LAKE ORION COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOUR YEAR TERM, VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN (1)
PARTIAL TERM ENDING P6/30/2006
VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN (1)
LAKE ORION COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OPERATION MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE AND QUALIFIED AGRICULTRUAL PROPERTY
This millage will allow the school district to continue to levy the statutory rate of 18 mills on all property except principal residence and qualified agricultural property required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation guarantee.
Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, exempting therefrom principal residence and qualified agricultural property as defined by law, in Lake Orion Community School District, Oakland County, Michigan, be increased by 18 mills ($18.00 on each $1,000,. Of taxable valuation) for a period of 10 years, 2005 to 2014, inclusive, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2005 is approximately $9,3000,000 (this is a renewal of millage which expired with the 2004 tax levy)?
COUNTY TREASURER’S STATEMENT AS REQUIRED
BY ACT NO. 62 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1933
AS AMENDED
I, Patrick M. Dohany, County Treasurer of the County of Oakland, State of Michigan, do hereby certify that according to the records in my office, as of April 5, 2005, the total of all voted increases in the tax rate limitation above the 18 mills established by Section 6 of Article IX of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 affecting taxable property in the Township of Independence, in said County, is as follows:
YEARS
INCREASE
LOCAL UNIT VOTED INCREASE EFFECTIVE
Township of
Independence .75 2002 – 2005 Incl.
2.5641 2002 – 2005 Incl.
Clarkston Community
Schools 18.00 1996 – 2005 Incl.
4.50 2004 – 2005
Lake Orion Community
Schools None
Waterford School
District 18.00 2004 – 2013 Incl.
County School
District Of
Oakland County 3.6483 Unlimited
County of Oakland .25 2002 to 2011 Incl.
Oakland Community
College 1.00 Unlimited
.80 2002 to 2011 Incl. Dated: April 5, 2005
PATRICK M. DOHANY, TREASURER
OAKLAND COUNTY
SHELAGH VANDERVEEN, INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP CLERK

synopsis
taken by the township board
the charter township of independence
Supervisor Wagner called the April 19, 2005, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, Rosso, VanderVeen, Dunn, Wagner, Wenger
Absent: Travis
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the Agenda as amended
2. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Approval of minutes of April 5, 2005
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $1,364.299.53
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $1,270,033.69
3. Approved Resolution for Heather Lake Goose Round Up
4. Changed Date of Board Meeting to May 4, 2005
5. Approved Motion to Approve Lake Lane Water Main Special Assessment District
6. Approved Motion to Approve Bond Resolution for Capital Im- provement Bonds
8. Approved Motion to Approve 2005 Road Chloride Program
9. Approved Motion to Amend Liberty Liquor License to add Oak Management
10. Approved motion to adjourn at 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: April 27, 2005

public notice
The Charter Township of Independence is accepting bids for the sale of:
Item Minimum Bid
1983 GMC Dump $ 1,500.00
1990 Astro Van $ 500.00
1993 Pontiac Sunbird $ 350.00
1993 Ford Van $ 750.00
Sealed bids will opened at the Clerks’s Office located in the Town Hall, 90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2005.
Bids will be awarded at the regular Township Board Meeting held at 7:30 p.m. on June 21, 2005.
The vehicles may be inspected at the Department of Public Works, located at 6050 Flemings Lake Road, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Vehicles will be sold ‘as is with no guarantees. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
Charter Township of Independence

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #05-0021 Arkan Jonna, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO ALLOW 2 SQ FT OF SIGNAGE PER 1 FOOT OF LINEAL BUILDING FRONTAGE FOR EACH TENANT SPACE
Sashabaw Rd. & Clarkston Rd., Pt of Lot 10, C-1
Supervisor’s Plat No. 5
Sashabaw Place
08-15-376-004
Case #05-0022 Andrzej Hrabina, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 468 SQ FT, HEIGHT VARIANCE OF 2? 3 1/2?, PLUS VARIANCE FOR PLACEMENT IN FRONT YARD, TO CONSTRUCT AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
Dora Lane, Pt of Block 1, R-1A
Supervisor’s Plat of Morgan Lake Subdivision
08-25-476-019
Case #05-0023 Sara Hennig, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 1,311 SQ FT AND PLACEMENT IN FRONT YARD, TO CONSTRUCT AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
Sashabaw Rd., Lot 10, R-1A
Supervisor’s Plat No. 11
08-03-451-014
Case #05-0024 Bruce Campbell, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY WITH OVERSIZE BARN (LACKS LOT WIDTH)
Pine Knob Rd., 7.63 Acres, R-1R
08-15-200-014
Case #05-0025 Peter Loetzner and Rite-Way
Building & Development, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 10? AND REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 30? TO CONSTRUCT NEW HOME ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Sequoyah Ct., Lots 7 & 8, R-1A
Thendara Park Country Club
08-12-356-039
Case #05-0026 Jeff Chamberlain, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT NEW HOME ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD, PLACEMENT TO BE CONSIDERED (PREVIOUSLY GRANTED ON OCTOBER 6, 2004)
Fourth St., Lot 86, R-1A
Woodhull Lake Subdivision
08-34-380-009
Case #05-0027 Earl Scribner, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 329 SQ FT FOR 2ND GARAGE (DETACHED)
Woodside Dr., Lots 52 & 53, R-1A
Supervisor’s Plat No. 2
08-02-452-025
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Katherine A. Poole
Secretary

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #05-0019 William Bogan, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 2nd front yard setback variance of 26? and variance of 2? between structures plus placement in 2nd front yard to construct inground pool
Old Cove Rd. & Pheasant Run Rd., Lot 156, R-1A
Lake Oakland Woods No. 3
08-34-228-032
Case #05-0020 Michael Markey, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT NEW HOME ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD (LACKS ROAD FRONTAGE AND PROPERTY SIZE)
Second St., Lot 187, R-1A
Woodhull Lake Sub No. 2
08-34-379-009
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Katherine A. Poole
Secretary

Notice of Public Hearing
On April 19, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library, located at 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the Application by Consumers Energy for a Disruption Permit under the Right-of-Way, Regulation Ordinance, to install approximately 346 feet of 2 inch plastic medium pressure gas main to serve 5457 Waldon Road in the Township of Independence, Section 26. The application is on file with the Township Clerk’s office and may be inspected during hours said office is open for business.

PUBLIC NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Registered voters may vote absentee ballot in the May 3, 2005, Election if they qualify in one of the following categories:
They expect to be absent from the community in which they are registered for the entire time the polls are open on election day.
They are physically unable to attend the poles without the assistance of another.
They cannot attend the polls because of the tenets of their religion.
They have been appointed an election precinct inspector in a precinct other than the precinct where they reside.
They are 60 years of age or older.
They cannot attend the polls because they are confined to jail or awaiting arraignment or trial.
Independence Township residents who qualify and wish to vote absentee ballot should call the Clerk’s Office at 248-625-5111, ext. 233, or write to the Clerk at 90 North Main Street, P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, MI, 48347, for an application that must be signed and returned before a ballot can be issued.
The deadline for ballots to be mailed is Saturday, April 30, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. However, those qualified to vote absentee may also vote in the Clerk’s Office until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2005.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 4/6/05 and 4/13/05

INDEPENDENCE
TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA April 19, 2005

7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: April 19, 2005
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ‘Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda, limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes of April 5, 2005 meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Resolution for Clarkston News
Unfinished Business
New Business
1. Goose Round-Up ? Heather Lake
2. Disruption ROW Permit ? 5457 Waldon Road
3 Change of Date for Board Meeting to May 4, 2005
3. Lake Lane Water Main
4. Residential Cross Connection Presentation
5. Bond Resolution for Water Supply System Improvements
6. 2005 Road Chloride Program
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

notice of public hearing
On April 19, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library, located at 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the Application by Consumers Energy for a Disruption Permit under the Right-of-Way, Regulation Ordinance, to install approximately 346 feet of 2 inch plastic medium pressure gas main to serve 5457 Waldon Road in the Township of Independence, Section 26. The application is on file with the Township Clerk’s office and may be inspected during hours said office is open for business.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #05-0019 William Bogan, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 2ND FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 26? AND VARIANCE OF 2? BETWEEN STRUCTURES PLUS PLACEMENT IN 2ND FRONT YARD TO CONSTRUCT INGROUND POOL
Old Cove Rd. & Pheasant Run Rd., Lot 156, R-1A
Lake Oakland Woods No. 3
08-34-228-032
Case #05-0020 Michael Markey, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT NEW HOME ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD (LACKS ROAD FRONTAGE AND PROPERTY SIZE)
Second St., Lot 187, R-1A
Woodhull Lake Sub No. 2
08-34-379-009
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Katherine A. Poole
Secretary

PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Accuracy Test
The Charter Township of Independence announces a Public Accuracy testing of the computer program for the Election on May 3, 2005.
The testing will be held on April 28, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. at the Independence Township Supervisor’s Conference Room, 90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, MI.
Shelagh VanderVeen, Clerk
Published: 4/6/05 Charter Township of Independence

PUBLIC NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Registered voters may vote absentee ballot in the May 3, 2005, Election if they qualify in one of the following categories:
They expect to be absent from the community in which they are registered for the entire time the polls are open on election day.
They are physically unable to attend the poles without the assistance of another.
They cannot attend the polls because of the tenets of their religion.
They have been appointed an election precinct inspector in a precinct other than the precinct where they reside.
They are 60 years of age or older.
They cannot attend the polls because they are confined to jail or awaiting arraignment or trial.
Independence Township residents who qualify and wish to vote absentee ballot should call the Clerk’s Office at 248-625-5111, ext. 233, or write to the Clerk at 90 North Main Street, P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, MI, 48347, for an application that must be signed and returned before a ballot can be issued.
The deadline for ballots to be mailed is Saturday, April 30, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. However, those qualified to vote absentee may also vote in the Clerk’s Office until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2005.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 4/6/05 and 4/13/05

notice of public hearing
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
April 14, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.
Located at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
PC #2005-005
Ms. Denise Whipple, Petitioner
Traveling Tea Time
REQUEST SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
HOME OCCUPATION IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
3 Acres, R-1R Zone
08-04-100-029
Intended Use: Home occupation in Residential Accessory Building
Common Description: 10370 Hadley Road
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Building and Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, or by phone at 248 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, CLERK

notice
last day to register
NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF INDEPENDENCE TOWNsHIP,
OAKLAND COUNTY, MIchigAN
Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of the Charter Township of Independence that the last day to register to vote for the election held on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 is April 4, 2005.
Registrations are taken at any Secretary of State branch office, Oakland County Clerk’s Office or the Independence Township Clerk’s Office.
If you wish to register at the Independence Township Clerk’s Office, you may do so at:
90 North Main Street
Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
248-625-5111 x 233
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Charter Township of Independence

INDEPENDENCE
TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: April 5, 2005
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ‘Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes of March 15, 2005 meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Resolution recognizing Christopher J. Dondanville for reaching the rank of Eagle Scout
e. Resolution for the Preservation of CDBG Program
f. Resolution for Charitable Gaming License for Clarkston Health Center
g. Resolution regarding Local Control of Liquor Licenses
Unfinished Business
1. McCord Farmhouse
New Business
1. Pine Knob Scenic Easement Relocation
2. Clinton-Oakland Sanitary Sewer Rate Increase
3. Lake Lane Water Main Extension
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #05-0014 John Gibson III, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT DETACHED GARAGE ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Sashabaw Rd., Lot 42, R-1A
Drayton Heights Subdivision
08-34-128-055
Case #05-0015 William VanCurler, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 236 SQ FT PLUS PLACEMENT TO BE CONSIDERED TO CONSTRUCT DETACHED GARAGE
Waldon Rd., Lot 1, R-1A
Sashabaw Creek Farms
08-23-477-005
Case #05-0016 Darryl Lambertson, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 448 SQ FT PLUS PLACEMENT IN FRONT YARD TO CONSTRUCT DETACHED GARAGE
Indianwood Rd., R-1A
08-01-427-021
Case #05-0017 Joaquim Carvalho, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 2ND FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY OF 52?, REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 40? AND SIZE VARIANCE OF 937 SQ FT, PLUS HEIGHT VARIANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 8? TO CONSTRUCT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
Indianwood Dr., R-1C
08-02-426-015
Case #05-0018 Suguna Surapaneni, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 34? FOR FRONT PORCH AND MUD ROOM, PLUS SIZE VARIANCE OF 309 SQ FT, SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 5? AND FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 20? TO CONSTRUCT CARPORT/ADDITION
Hillside Dr., Lot 6, R-1A
Lake View Heights
08-20-351-010
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Katherine A. Poole
Secretary

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the March 15, 2005, meeting to order at 7:30 at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, Rosso, Travis, VanderVeen, Dunn, Wagner, Wenger
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the Agenda
2. Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented
Approval of Minutes dated March 1, 2005, as presented
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $1,179,592.38
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $1,301,240.55
3. Approved motion to approve Second Reading and Adoption of Eagle Ridge
Morgan Lake PRD, Phase III with contingencies
4. Approved motion to extend Letter of Credit for Tri-Mount
5. Approved motion to table Scenic Easement at Pine Knob
6. Approved motion to accept bid for Deer Lake Boat Launch
7. Approved motion to grant transfer of liquor license to Lorenzo, Inc.
8. Approved motion of Resolution of Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month
9. Approved motion of Bond Resolution for Water Supply Bonds
10. Approved motion to enter into Closed Session at 8:35 p.m.
11. Approved motion to reopen the regular meeting at 9:10 p.m.
12. Approved motion to adjourn at 9:11 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 3/23/05

NOTICE
LAST DAY TO REGISTER
NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP,
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of the Charter Township of Independence that the last day to register to vote for the election held on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 is April 4, 2005.
Registrations are taken at any Secretary of State branch office, Oakland County Clerk’s Office or the Independence Township Clerk’s Office.
If you wish to register at the Independence Township Clerk’s Office, you may do so at:
90 North Main Street
Monday ? Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
248-625-5111 x 233
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 3/23/05 and 3/30/05
Charter Township of Independence

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the March 1, 2005, meeting to order at 7:30 at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, VanderVeen, Rosso, Wagner, Wenger, Travis, Dunn
Absent:
There is a quorum
1. Approval of the Agenda
2. Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented
Approval of Minutes dated February 15, 2005, as presented
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $473,178.07
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $677,054.90
3. Approved motion to approve Second Reading of Patti rezoning
4. Approved motion to untable Eagle Ridge Mortgage Lake PRD
5. Approved motion to form a subcommittee to study problems of Eagle Ridge Morgan Lake PRD
6. Approve motion to confirm Treasurer’s investment policy
7. Approved motion to confirm Larry Rosso’s appointment to the Lake Board of Waumegah Lake
8. Approved motion to confirm Floyd Dobson’s and Jim Wenger’s appointment to the Lake Board of Walters Lake
9. Approved motion to raise annual salary of Deputy Clerk to $42,500.00
10. Approved motion to go into closed session ? legal opinion at 9:10 p.m.
11. Approved motion to adjourn at 9:32 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 3/9/05

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
BOARD AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: March 15, 2005
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ‘Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes of March 1, 2005 meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
1. First Reading ? Eagle Ridge Morgan Lake PRD, Phase III Residential (tabled August 17, 2004 and March 1, 2005)
New Business
1. Pine Knob Easement ? North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy
Closed session ? Discuss Real Estate
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

official notice
charter township of independence
public notice
The Charter Township of Independence Board of Review will meet for its organizational session, MCL 211.29(1), at the Township Hall’s Office of the Assessor on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at 9:00 am.
The Board of Review will meet for public hearings at the Township Fire Station #1 Training Roon, 6500 Citation Drive, Clarkston, MIchigan to hear year 2005 assessment appeals of value, classification and poverty on March 14, and 16, 2005 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, and on March 15, 2005 from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
The year 2005 tentative equalization ratio is 50%, and the estimated multiplier is 1.0000 for all property classifications.
If you wish to appeal your assessment, it is required that you have an appointment with the Board of Review. An appointment can be made through the Assessor’s Office at (248) 625-8114 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Please use your parcel identification number when referring to your property so that your records can be quickly accessed.
Please note that taxes are levied against the TAXABLE VALUE.
Sincerely,
David J. Kramer, ASA, CMAE4, Assessor

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #05-0011 Theresa Petherbridge, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR OUTDOOR SALES OF LAWN FURNITURE FROM APRIL 30, 2005 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 PLUS SIGNAGE
Dixie Highway, Lots 77, 78, and 79, C-3
Townsend’s Sub. (Waterford Hill Florist and Green House)
08-33-302-010 & 011
Case #05-0012 Maria Jones, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 282 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE, PLACEMENT TO BE CONSIDERED
Ortonville Rd., R-1C
08-05-451-010
Case #05-0013 Brian Hartline, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 28? PLUS VARIANCE FOR PLACEMENT OF DETACHED GARAGE IN FRONT YARD ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Thendara Blvd., Lots 10 & 11, R-1A
Thendara Park
08-12-356-038
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Katherine A. Poole
Secretary

SYNOPSIS
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the February 15, 2005, meeting to order at 7:30 at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, Rosso, Travis, VanderVeen, Wagner, Wenger
Absent: Dunn
There is a quorum
1. Approved Agenda as amended
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as submitted
Approval of Minutes
Approval of A.P. Purchase Orders
Approval of Check run
Unfinished Business:
3. Discussion concerning McCord property
New Business:
4. Approved motion to enter into a one-year contract with Alliance
Telecommunications, Inc.
5. Approved motion to remove Hidden Lakes well site improvements with DWRF
and to implement improvements to Lake Oakland Woods well site.
6. Approved motion for one-day business license to Bankruptcy Auction Solutions
7. Approved motion to adjourn at 8:44 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 2/23/05

INDEPENDENCE
TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: March 1, 2005
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ‘Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address
the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes of February 15, 2005 meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run

Unfinished Business
1. Second Reading of Thomas Patti Rezoning Request from R-1R (Rural
Residential) to R-1B (Suburban Residential).
2. First Reading ? Eagle Ridge Morgan Lake PRD, Phase III Residential (tabled
August 17, 2004
New Business
1. 2004 Investment and Treasurer’s Report
2. Appointments to Lake Board
3. 90-day salary review for Paula Heenan
Closed session ? Legal Opinion
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at 4:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Raod, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #05-0008 Douglas Meyers, Petitioner for ACO Inc.,
APPLICANT REQUESTS OUTDOOR STORAGE OF SEASONAL PRODUCTS (MARCH 1ST THRU AUGUST 31ST)
Sashabaw Road, C-2 Zone
ACO Inc.
08-27-300-022
Case # 05-0009 Denise Whipple, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO OPERATE HOME BUSINESS FROM ACCESSORY BUILDING
Hadley Rd., Lot 2, R-1R
Nelson Acres
08-04-100-029
Case #05-0010 James Mellema, Petitioner for Dennis Walters
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 53? TO CONSTRUCT NEW HOME (EXISTING HOME TO BE DEMOLISHED)
Phelan Dr., Lot 1, R-1C
Deer Lake Pines
08-19-452-008
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Katherine A. Poole
Secretary

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the February 1, 2005, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, VanderVeen, Rosso, Wenger, Wagner, Dunn
Absent: Travis
There is a quorum.
1. Opening Statements and Correspondence
2. Approval of Agenda as amended
3. Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 18, 2005.
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount $866,050.85
Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run in the amount of $997,317.06.
Addition to Blanket Purchase Order for 2005 in the amount of $56,000.00.
4. Approved motion to appoint of Joan McCrary to Planning Commission.
5. Approved motion of a First Reading for Rezoning Request from R-1R to R-1B, Maybee Road, East of Clintonville.
6. Approved motion to approve the 2005 Flemings Lake Road Water and Sewer SAD agreement.
7. Approved motion to upgrade telephone system at 90 N. Main Street.
8. Approved motion to enter into agreement for telephone system for DPW.
9. Approved motion to enter into Closed Session at 8:30 p.m. to discuss opinion subject to attorney-client information.
10. Approved motion to reopen the regular meeting at 9:15 p.m.
11. Approved motion to adopt Resolution Supporting Planning Analysis of Sashabaw Corridor Following Completion of Sashabaw Road Boulevard Improvements.
12. Approved motion to adjourn at 9:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 2/9/05

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #05-0006 Robert C. Kraus, Inc., Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 20? AND SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 5? TO CONSTRUCT NEW HOME ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD (EXISTING HOME TO BE DEMOLISHED)
Ennismore, Pt of Lot 16, R-1A
Woodhull Lake Sub
08-34-386-011
Case #05-0007 Raad Bahri, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO ALLOW TEMPORARY BANNER ON BACK OF BUILDING
Maybee Rd., C-1
Pine Knob Wine Shoppe
08-27-400-008
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Katherine A. Poole
Secretary

notice of public hearing
The Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.
At Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan, 48346 to consider the following:
FILE #2003-040
REZONING REQUEST
From: C-3 (Highway Commercial District)
To: R-1A (Single Family Residential)
Parcel Identification Number: 08-33-304-004
08-33-355-001, 002, 006, 007, 008
From: R-1A (Single Family Residential)
To: C-3 (Highway Commercial District)
Parcel Identification Number: Pt of 08-33-354-014
Common Description: Rockcroft, Lakeland Vale Sub
Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 56, 57, & 89
Intended Use: No change in Use
Correcting Nonconformities
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh VanderVeen, CLERK

INDEPENDENCE
TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: February 1, 2005
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum ‘Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda
7. limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
8. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes of January 18, 2005 meeting
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Addition to Blanket Purchase Order
Unfinished Business
New Business
1. First Reading of Patti Rezoning Request (tabled May 16, 2000)
2. Update telephone system for Township Hall (90 North Main Street)
3. 2005 Flemings Lake Road SAD Agreement
Closed session ? Legal opinion
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF
INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the December 21, 2004 meeting to order at 7:30 at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Present: Dunn, Rosso, Travis, VanderVeen, Wagner, Wenger
Absent: Kelly arrived at 8:00 pm
There is a quorum
1. Remove Item #5 from the Agenda and approved as amended
2. Approved the Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes
Approval of A.P. Purchase Orders
Approval of Check run
3. Approved motion for non-union salaries
4. Approved motion for one day liquor license at Everest Academy
5. Approved motion for Bay Court Sanitary Sewer Assessment Charge
6. Approved motion for Building Department Fee Schedule
7. Approved motion for reclassification of park employee
8. Approved motion for permission to purchase van
9. Approved motion for Board of Review appointments
10 Approved motion to participate with SMART for Specialized Services Grant
11 Approved motion to adjourn at 8:17 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Published: 1/26/05

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Wagner called the December 21, 2004 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Libarary.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll call: Present: Dunn, Kelly, Rosso, Travis, VanderVeen, Wagner, Wenger
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Agenda as amended.
2. Approved the Consent AGenda as submitted.
Approval of Minutes
Approval of A.P. Purchase Orders
Approval of Check Run
3. Approved motion for 2005 Township Board meeting dates
4. Approved motion of appointments to Zoning Board of Appeals
5. Approved motion of appointments to Planning Commission
6. Approved motion to eliminate employee computer plan purchase
7. Approved motion to participate with SMART for Municipal Credits
8. Approved motion to purchase van for Senior Center
9. Approved motion for MDOT Application
10. Approved motion to purchase Library R.F.I.D. equipment
11. Approved motion to hire Youth Librarian
12. Approved motion of Resolution to authorize Shelagh VanderVeen and David Wagner as Plan Administrators
13. Approved motion to adjourn at 8:12 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk

township board
agenda
7:30 p.m.
township library
DATE: January 4, 2005
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum-Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
New Business
1. Resolution-Liquor License for Ruby Tuesdays.
2. Resolution-New Voting Machines.
3. Permission to purchase a new van for Parks and Recreation.
4. Request to update the Poverty Resolution for 2005.
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

charter township of independence
zoning board of appeals
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, January 5, 2005 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following case:
Case #05-0001 Howard O’Brien, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR GROUND SIGN ON NON CONFORMING PARCEL
Sashabaw Rd., C-2
Wendy’s (Regency Center)
08-27-400-038
Case #05-0002 Gardner Signs, Inc., Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR GROUND SIGN ON NON CONFORMING PARCEL
Sashabaw Rd., C-2
Flagstar Bank (Regency Center)
08-27-400-034
Case #05-0003 Steven Robinson, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FOR 8.5? FOR RUBY TUESDAY’S TO ALLOW FOR CONDOMINIUMIZATION OF SASHABAW CROSSINGS
Sashabaw Rd., OS-2
Ruby Tuesday’s (Sashabaw Crossings)
08-22-400-005
Case #05-0004 Gregory Sundell, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS EXTENSION OF VARIANCE PREVIOUSLY GRANTED ON FEBRUARY 18, 2004 FOR A SIZE VARIANCE OF 159 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT ATTACHED GARAGE ON NEW HOME
Clarkston Rd., Lot 6, R-1A
Walter’s Clarkston Orion Acres
08-13-301-006
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk
Katherine A. Poole
Secretary

agenda
7:30 p.m.
township library
DATE: December 21, 2004
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum-Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Resolution recognizing Clarkston Youth Baseball Organization as a non-profit organization in the community.
Unfinished Business
New Business
1. Approval of 2005 Township Board Meeting Schedule.
2. Appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
3. Appointments to the Plannig Commission.
4. Employee Computer Purchase Plan.
5. Approval to participate with SMART for Municipal Credits operating funds for year 2005.
6. Purchase of non-handicap lift vehicle with CDBG funds for senior transportation.
7. Condemnation.
8. MDOT Annual Application-Permit for R.O.W.
9. Purchase Library R.F.I.D. Equipment.
10. Hire Youth Librarian.
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

Township board agenda 7:30 p.m. December 7, 2004
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum-Individuals in the audience have the opportunity ot address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
None
New Business
1. Resolution allowing J.P. Morgan Securities as investment option.
2. Permission to hire Paula Heenan as Deputy Clerk.
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete and agenda item.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, December 15, 2004 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following case:
Case #04-0093 Paula Wojtalewicz, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 480 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION (LEAN-TO) TO ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (ALREADY CONSTRUCTED)
Rattalee Lake Rd., Lot 5, R-1R
Bessie Forman Estates
08-06-476-011
Case #04-0094 Peter Berishaj, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 30? FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Ortonville Rd., C-3 and R-1R Zoning
Nickelodeon
08-05-101-045
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Shelagh Vanderveen
Township Clerk
Katherine A. Poole
Secretary

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 83 TEXT AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE
(Planned Rezoning Overlay)
An Ordinance to amend Charter Township of Independence Ordinance No. 83, as amended, the ‘Zoning Ordinance?, for the purpose of providing a procedure and standards for allowing a property owner to propose, and allowing the Township to approve a site specific development, including conditions in conjunction with a proposed rezoning.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 of Ordinance
Article XXXI of the Zoning Ordinance, Administration and Enforcement, Section 31.07, shall be amended by modifying existing language and adding new language, all of which shall read as follows upon the effective date of this amendment:
ARTICLE XXXI. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Section 31.07. Amendments
1. General Procedure. The Township Board may, after recommendation from the Township Planning Commission, on its own motion or on petition, amend, supplement, modify or change one or more regulations and/or district boundaries of this Zoning Ordinance in accordance with the authority of Act No. 184 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1943 (MCL 125.271 et seq., MSA 5.2963(1) et seq.), as amended. In the event of a petition for a zoning district boundary amendment, the person or entity submitting the petition shall be the owner in fee of the premises concerned, or shall have a written authorization, signed by the owner, permitting the petition. The petition shall be submitted to the Township Planning Department. Any applicant desiring to have any change made in this Ordinance shall, with his petition for such change, deposit the required fee as established by the Township Board with the Township Treasurer at the time that the petition is filed, to cover the publication and other miscellaneous costs for said change.
2. Planned Rezoning Overlay (PRO).
Intent
The Planning Commission and Township Board have recognized that, in certain instances, it would be an advantage to both the Township and petitioners seeking Rezoning of land if a site plan, along with conditions and limitations that may be relied upon by the Township, could be proposed as part of a petition for Rezoning. Therefore, it is the intent of this Section to provide an election to petitioners seeking a Rezoning of land that would establish a site specific use authorization under MCL 125.286c, so as to accomplish, among other things, the objectives of the zoning ordinance through a land development project review process based upon the application of site planning criteria to achieve integration of the proposed land development project with the characteristics of the project area.
A. Definitions
The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation of this Section:
Applicant and Petitioner shall both mean the property owner, or a person acting with the written and signed authorization of the property owner to make application under this Section.
Planned Rezoning Overlay Conditions shall mean conditions proposed by the applicant and approved by the Township as part of an approval under this Section, which shall constitute regulations for and in connection with the development and use of property approved with a Planned Rezoning Overlay in conjunction with a Rezoning. Such Planned Rezoning Overlay Conditions shall not authorize uses or development not permitted in the district proposed by the Rezoning (and shall not permit uses or development expressly or implicitly prohibited in the PRO Agreement), and may include some or all of the following, in addition to conditions imposed by the Township under MCL 125.286d:
1. The location, size, height or other measure for and/or of buildings, structures, improvements, set backs, landscaping, buffers and other features shown on the PRO Site Plan.
2. Specification of maximum density or intensity of development and/or use, expressed in terms fashioned for the particular development and/or use, for example, and in no respect by way of limitation, units per acre, maximum usable floor area, hours of operation, and the like.
3. Preservation of natural resources and/or features.
4. Facilities to address water supply, wastewater disposal, and storm water management.
5. Facilities to address traffic issues.
6. Preservation of open space.
7. A written understanding for permanent maintenance of natural resources, features, and/or facilities to address water supply, wastewater disposal, storm water management, traffic, open space and/or other features or improvements; and, provision for authorization and finance of maintenance by or on behalf of the Township in the event the property owner(s) fail(s) to timely perform.
8. Other provisions proposed by the applicant and approved by the Township.
9. Signage, lighting, landscaping, building materials for the exterior of some or all structures.
10. Permissible uses of the property.
PRO Agreement shall mean a written agreement approved and executed by the Township and property owner, incorporating a PRO Site Plan, and setting forth Planned Rezoning Overlay Conditions, conditions imposed pursuant to MCL 125.286d and any other terms mutually agreed upon by the parties relative to land for which the Township has approved a Rezoning with Planned Rezoning Overlay. Mutually agreeable terms may include the following:
1. Agreement and acknowledgment that the Rezoning with Planned Rezoning Overlay was proposed by the applicant to induce the Township to grant the Rezoning, and that the Township relied upon such proposal and would not have granted the Rezoning but for the terms spelled out in the PRO Agreement.
2. Agreement and acknowledgment that the conditions and PRO Agreement are authorized by all applicable state and federal law and constitutions.
3. Agreement and acknowledgment that the PRO Agreement is valid and was entered into on a voluntary basis, and represents a permissible exercise of authority by the Township.
4. Agreement and understanding that the property in question shall not be developed or used in a manner inconsistent with the PRO Site Plan and PRO Agreement.
5. Agreement and understanding that the approval and PRO Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the property owner and Township, and their respective heirs, successors, assigns, and transferees.
6. Agreement and understanding that, if a Rezoning with Planned Rezoning Overlay becomes void in the manner provided in this Section 31.07.2, no development shall be undertaken or permits for development issued until a new zoning district classification of the property has been established.
7. Agreement and understanding that each of the requirements and conditions in the PRO Agreement represents a necessary and reasonable measure which, when considered with all other conditions and requirements, is roughly proportional to the increased impact created by the use represented in the approved Rezoning with Planned Rezoning Overlay, taking into consideration the changed zoning district classification and the specific use authorization granted.
PRO Site Plan shall mean a plan of the property which is the subject of a Rezoning with Planned Rezoning Overlay, prepared by a licensedprofessional allowed to prepare site plans under this Ordinance, that may show the location, size, height or other measure for and/or of buildings, structures, improvements and features on, and in some cases adjacent to, the property that is the subject of a Rezoning with Planned Rezoning Overlay. The details to be offered for inclusion within the PRO Site Plan shall be determined by the applicant, subject to approval of the Township.
Rezoning shall mean the amendment of this Ordinance to change the zoning map classification on property from its existing district to a new district classification.
C. Authorization and Eligibility
1. A petitioner shall have the option of making an election under this Section 31.07.2, in connection with a submission of a petition seeking a Rezoning. Such election may be made at the time the application for Rezoning is filed, or at a subsequent point in the process of review of the proposed Rezoning. The election shall be made by filing an application conforming with this Section for approval of a Planned Rezoning Overlay that would establish a site-specific use authorization if the petition for Rezoning is granted. Such election shall be to seek a Rezoning with Planned Rezoning Overlay pursuant to MCL 125.286c, which would represent a legislative amendment of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. In order to be eligible for the proposal and review of a Rezoning with Planned Rezoning Overlay, a property owner must propose a Rezoning of property to a new zoning district classification, and must, as part of such proposal, voluntarily offer certain site-specific regulations (to be set forth on a PRO Site Plan and in a PRO Agreement) which are, in material respects, more strict or limiting than the regulations that would apply to the land under the proposed new zoning district, including such regulations as set forth in sub-paragraphs (1) through (10) of the definition of ‘Planned Rezoning Overlay Conditions?, above.
D. Approval of Rezoning with Planned Rezoning Overlay
1. Pursuant to MCL 125.286c, the Township Board, following public hearing at and recommendation by the Planning Commission, may approve a petition for a Rezoning with a Planned Rezoning Overlay.
a. As an integral part of the Planned Rezoning Overlay, the following shall be reviewed and may be approved:
i. A PRO Site Plan, with such detail and inclusions proposed by the applicant and approved by the Township in accordance with this Section. The PRO Site Plan shall not replace the requirement under this Ordinance for conceptual and final site plan review and approval, or subdivision or site condominium approval, as the case may be.
ii. Planned Rezoning Overlay Conditions, as defined for purposes of this Section. Planned Rezoning Overlay Conditions shall not authorize uses or development not permitted in the district proposed by the Rezoning (and shall not permit uses or development expressly or implicitly prohibited in the PRO Agreement).
iii. A PRO Agreement, approved by the Township attorney and attorney for the applicant, shall incorporate the PRO Site Plan, and set forth the Planned Rezoning Overlay Conditions and conditions imposed pursuant to MCL 125.286d, together with any other terms mutually agreed upon by the parties (including the minimum provisions specified in the definition of PRO Agreement, above).
b. If approved, the zoning district classification of the rezoned property shall consist of the district to which the property has been rezoned, accompanied by a reference to ‘PRO, Planned Rezoning Overlay?. The Zoning Map shall specify the new zoning district plus a reference to ‘PRO?, e.g., the district classification for the property might be ‘R-2, Multi-Family Residential with PRO, Planned Rezoning Overlay?, with a Zoning Map Designation of ‘R-2/PRO?. Development and use of the property so classified and approved shall be restricted to the permission granted in the PRO Agreement, and no other development or use shall be permitted.
c. The use of the property in question shall be subject to all regulations in this Ordinance applicable to the zoning district to which the property has been rezoned; provided, however, development and use of the property shall be subject to all of the following:
1. The more restrictive requirements shown and/or contained in the PRO Site Plan;
2. All Planned Rezoning Overlay Conditions imposed;
3. All other conditions and provisions set forth in the PRO Agreement; and
4. Such PRO Site Plan and conditions shall overlay and supersede all inconsistent regulations otherwise applicable under this Ordinance.
2. The applicant shall have the burden of demonstrating, and the Township Board shall judge and review an application based upon the following requirements and standards:
a. Approval of the application shall accomplish, among other things, as determined in the discretion of the Township Board, the integration of the proposed land development project with the characteristics of the project area, and result in an enhancement of the project area as compared to the existing zoning, and such enhancement would be unlikely to be achieved or would not be assured in the absence of the use of a Planned Rezoning Overlay.
b. Sufficient conditions shall be included on and in the PRO Site Plan and PRO Agreement on the basis of which the Township Board concludes, in its discretion, that, as compared to the existing zoning and considering the site specific land use proposed by the applicant, it would be in the public interest to grant the Rezoning with Planned Rezoning Overlay; provided, in determining whether approval of a proposed application would be in the public interest, the benefits that would reasonably be expected to accrue from the proposal shall be balanced against, and be found to clearly outweigh the reasonably foreseeable detriments thereof, taking into consideration reasonably accepted planning, engineering, environmental and other principles, as presented to the Township Board, following recommendation by the Planning Commission, and also taking into consideration the special knowledge and understanding of the Township by the Township Board and Planning Commission.
c. In the discretion of the Township Board, it shall be determined that there is compliance with the General Requirements for special land use approval, as enumerated in Section 5.15.1 of this Ordinance.
3. The Rezoning with Planned Rezoning Overlay shall expire following a period of two (2) years from the effective date of the Rezoning unless approved bona fide development of the property pursuant to permits issued by the Township commences within such two (2) year period and proceeds in due course to completion.
a. In the event bona fide development has not commenced within two (2) years from the effective date of the Rezoning, the Rezoning and Planned Rezoning Overlay shall be void and of no effect.
b. If development and/or actions are undertaken on or with respect to the property in violation of the PRO Agreement, such development and/or actions shall constitute a nuisance per se. In such case, the Township may issue a stop work order relative to the property and seek any other lawful remedies. Until curative action is taken to bring the property into compliance with the PRO Agreement, the Township may withhold, or, following notice and an opportunity to be heard, revoke permits and certificates, in addition to or in lieu of such other lawful action to achieve compliance.

4. If the Rezoning with Planned Rezoning Overlay becomes void in the manner provided in subsection D.3(a), either or both of the following actions may be taken:
a. The property owner may seek a new Rezoning of the property; and/or
b. The Township may initiate a new Rezoning of the property to a reasonable district classification in accordance with the procedure provided by law for Rezonings in townships.
Until such time as a new zoning district classification of the property has become effective, no development shall be undertaken or permits for development issued.
E. Procedure for Application, Review and Approval
1. At the time of making application for amendment of this ordinance seeking a Rezoning of property, or at a later time during the process of Township consideration of such Rezoning, a property owner may submit an application for approval of a Planned Rezoning Overlay to apply in conjunction with the Rezoning.
2. The application, which may be amended during the process of consideration, shall include a PRO Site Plan proposed by the applicant and shall specify the Planned Rezoning Overlay Conditions proposed by the applicant, recognizing that Planned Rezoning Overlay Conditions shall not authorize uses or development not permitted in the district proposed by the Rezoning.
3. The proposed Rezoning with Planned Rezoning Overlay, together, shall be noticed for public hearing before the Planning Commission as a proposed legislative amendment of the Zoning Ordinance pursuant to MCL 125.286c.
4. Following the public hearing, and further deliberations as deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission, the Planning Commission shall make a recommendation to the Township Board on the proposed Rezoning with Planned Rezoning Overlay.
5. Upon receipt of the recommendation of the Planning Commission, the Township Board shall commence deliberations on the proposed Rezoning with Planned Rezoning Overlay. If the Township Board determines that it may approve the Rezoning with Planned Rezoning Overlay, the Township Board shall specify tentative conditions under MCL 125.286d, and direct the Township attorney to work with the applicant in the development of a proposed PRO Agreement.
6. Upon completion of the PRO Agreement, the Township Board shall make a final determination to approve, approve with conditions or deny the Rezoning with Planned Rezoning Overlay.
F. Amendment of PRO Agreement
Amendment of a PRO Agreement shall be proposed, reviewed and approved in the same manner as a new Rezoning with Planned Rezoning Overlay.
G. Recordation of PRO Agreement
A Rezoning with Planned Rezoning Overlay shall become effective following publication in the manner provided by applicable laws and ordinances, and, after recordation of the PRO Agreement, whichever is later.
H. Fee
The applicant for a Rezoning with Planned Rezoning Overlay shall pay as a fee the costs and expenses incurred by the Township in the review of and preparation of documents for a Rezoning with Planned Rezoning Overlay. An escrow shall be established in an amount specified by resolution of the Township Board, and additional reasonable amounts shall be contributed as required in order to complete the process of review and approval. Any unexpended amounts from such escrow shall be returned to the applicant.
Section 2 of Ordinance
Except as expressly set forth above, the Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 3 of Ordinance
This ordinance shall be effective on the date provided by applicable law following publication.
CERTIFICATION
It is hereby certified that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted by the township board of the Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, at a meeting of the board duly called held on 16 day of November, 2003. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: Joan E. McCrary, Clerk
INTRODUCED: 10/19/04
ADOPTED: 11/16/04
EFFECTIVE: 12/02/04
PUBLISHED: 11/03/04 & 11/24/04

Charter Township of Independence is accepting applications for various Boards. If you are a Township Resident interested in being a member of:
Planning Commission
Zoning Board of Appeals
Board of Review
Safety Path Committee
Please submit resume before December 17th to Supervisor’s Office, 90 North Main, Clarkston, MI 48347

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the November 3, 2004 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wenger
Absent: Wagner
There is a quorum.
1) Agenda as amended.
2) Approved the Consent Agenda as submitted.
Approval of Minutes
Approval of A.P. Purchase Orders
Approval of Check Run
3) Approved motion of Resolution – Waive Recapture of Community Development Block Grant Funds
4) Approved motion of Resolution – C.D.B.G. 2005 Application.
5) Approved motion of Right-of-Way Disruption Permit – Innovative Environmental Solutions.
6) Approved motion of Safety Path – M-15 Bridge Reconstruction.
7) Approved motion to adjourn at 8:22 p.m.
Published 11/10/04 Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: November 16, 2004
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes – October 19 and November 3, 2004
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
1. Second Reading and Adoption of the Text Amendment Zoning Ordinance #83, PC#2003-010, Article XXXI, Section 31.07
New Business
1. Resolution to Support Participation in Christmas In Action for Oakland County.
2. Sale of Rescue Vehicles.
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the October 19, 2004 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner
Absent: Wenger
There is a quorum.
1. Agenda as amended.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as submitted.
Approval of Minutes
Approval of A.P. Purchase Orders
Approval of Check Run
3. Approved motion of Resolution ? Notice of Intent to Issue Bonds
Approved motion of Resolution – 2005 General Appropriations Act
4. Approved motion of 1st Reading of the North Pointe PUD Rezoning Request.
5. Approved motion of 1st Reading of the Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Article XXX, Section 31.07.
6. Approved motion to support the Abandoned Well Management Program.
7. Approved motion to hire two laborers ? DPW Department.
8. Approved motion to adjourn at 9:39 p.m.
Published 11/3/04 Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
SUMMARY OF
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
PLANNED REZONING OVERLAY
(Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance)
Public Notice is hereby given that, at its November 16, 2004, Regular Meeting, the Charter Township Board of Trustees will consider adoption of an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 83, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, for the purpose of establishing a Planned Rezoning Overlay option for rezoning and development of property. A full copy of this proposed text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance is on file in the Township Clerk’s Office for public review and inspection. The following is a summary of the proposed Ordinance:
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE
Section 1. Article XXXI of the Independence Township Zoning Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 83, shall be amended by amending Section 31.07 summarized as follows:
Section 31.07. Amendments.
1. General Procedure. Permits and provides procedure for amending zoning regulations and/or district boundaries.
2. Planned Rezoning Overlay (PRO).
A. Intent. States the intent and purpose of permitting the Rezoning of land with a a Planned Rezoning Overlay which allows for site specific use authorization with conditions and limitations.
B. Definitions. Defines terminology used in Section 31.07.
C. Authorization and Eligibility. Provides voluntary option to property owners seeking a rezoning of property to elect rezoning with Planned Rezoning Overlay and sets forth the requirements for eligibility for proposal and review of a Rezoning with Planned Rezoning Overlay.
D. Approval of Rezoning with Planned Rezoning Overlay.
1. Provides the procedure of approval of a Rezoning with a Planned Rezoning Overlay and describes the effect of approval.
2. Provides the standards and requirements that the property owner must demonstrate and the Township must consider with respect to approving a Rezoning with a Planned Rezoning Overlay.
3. Provides that approval of a Rezoning with Planned Rezoning Overlay is effective for two (2) years and provides that the Township may issue a stop work order and/or take other action if development or actions are taken in violation of the PRO Agreement.
4. Provides for the actions which may be taken with respect to the property in the event that the Rezoning with Planned Rezoning Overlay becomes void.
E. Procedure for Application, Review and Approval. Sets forth the procedure for application, review and approval of a proposed Rezoning with Planned Rezoning Overlay.
F. Amendment of PRO Agreement. Provides the procedure to obtain amendment of a PRO Agreement.
G. Recordation of PRO Agreement. Provides the effective date of the PRO Agreement.
H. Fee. Provides for fees to be paid by the applicant to the Township for costs incurred in connection with a proposed Rezoning with Planned Rezoning Overlay.
Section 2. Savings.
Section 3. Effective Date. JOAN E. MCCRARY, Township Clerk
Charter Township of Independence

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, November 17, 2004 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #04-0088 Theodore Ginn, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR OUTDOORS SALES OF CHRISTMAS TREES PLUS SIGNAGE
Rattalee Lake Rd., R-1R
Corner of Rattalee Lake Rd. and M-15
08-05-300-045
Case #04-0089 Mr. Enclosure Sunrooms, Petitioner for Bryan Pankey
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCES OF 32? AND APPROXIMATELY 2? TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Pine Knob Rd., 2.5 Acres, R-1R
08-26-200-013
Case #04-0090 Oscar W. Larson Company,
Petitioner for BP Products
APPLICANT REQUESTS HEIGHT AND SIZE VARIANCE FOR NEW SIGN (FOUNDATION AND POLE TO REMAIN)
Sashabaw Rd., MS Zoning
Corner of Sashabaw Rd. and Waldon Rd.
BP Service Station
08-27-201-013
Case #04-0091 Donald Tucker of Clark Hill PLC, Petitioner for Road Commission for Oakland County
APPLICANT REQUESTS CLARIFICATION OF VARIANCE GRANTED ON OCTOBER 1, 2003 ? CASE #03-0095, ROAD COMMISSION FOR OAKLAND COUNTY, PETITIONER
6330 Sashabaw Rd., OS-2 Zone
Lighthouse Services
08-27-201-018
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Katherine A. Poole
Secretary

GENERAL ELECTION
To the Qualified Electors:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Election will be held in
Charter Township of Independence
Countyiof Oakland, State of Michigan
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2004
THE POLLS will be open 7 o’clock a.m. until 8 o’clock p.m.
AT THE POLLING PLACES LISTED BELOW:
PRECINCT
NUMBER POLLING LOCATION
1 Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church
6805 Bluegrass
2 North Sashabaw Elementary
5290 Maybee Road
3 Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church
6805 Bluegrass
4 Free Methodist Church
5482 Winell @ Maybee Road
5 Pine Knob Elementary
6 North Sashabaw Elementary
5290 Maybee Road
7 Independence Elementary
6850 Hubbard Road
8 Clarkston Elementary
6595 Waldon Road
9 Clarkston Elementary
6595 Waldon Road
10 Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road
11 First Congregational Church
5449 Clarkston Road
12 BaileyiLake Elementary
8051 Pine Knob Road
13 Maranatha Baptist Church
5790 Flemings Lake Road
14 Pine Knob Elementary
6020 Sashabaw Road
15 BaileyiLake Elementary
8051 Pine Knob Road
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING CANDIDATES OF ALL PARTICIPATING POLITICAL PARTIES FOR THE
FOLLOWING OFFICES:
NATIONAL President and Vice President
CONGRESSIONAL Representative in Congress
LEGISLATIVE State Representative
STATE Two Members of the State Board of Education, Two Members of the Uni- versity of Michigan Board of Regents, Two Members of the Michigan State University Board of Trustees, Two Members of the Wayne State Univer- sity Board of Governors
COUNTY CountyiExecutive, Prosecuting Attor- ney, Sheriff, County Clerk/Register of Deeds, County Treasurer, Drain Commissioner, County Commissioner
LOCAL Township Supervisor, Township Clerk, Township Treasurer, Town- ship Trustees
NON-PARTISAN OFFICES:
Two Justices of the Supreme Court (Incumbent Positions), One Judge of the Court of Appeals – 2nd District (Incumbent Position), Four Judges of the Circuit Court – 6th Circuit (Incumbent Positions), One Judge of the Circuit Court – 6th Circuit (Non-Incumbent Position), Two Judges of the Circuit Court – 6th Circuit (Partial Term – Incumbent Positions), Two Judges of the Probate Court (Incumbent Positions), One Judge of the District Court (Districts 43rd, 46th, 47th, 50th 52-3rd, 52-4th – Incumbent Positions), Two Judges of the District Court (50th District, Partial Term – Incumbent Positions), One Judge of the District Court (District 48th – Non-Incumbent Position), One Judge of the District Court (52-2nd Non-Incumbent Position)
FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL(S):
STATE PROPOSAL 04-1
A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE VOTER APPROVAL OF ANY FORM OF GAMBLING AUTHORIZED BY LAW AND CERTAIN NEW STATE LOTTERY GAMES
STATE PROPOSAL 04-2
A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO SPECIFY WHAT CAN BE RECOGNIZED AS A ‘MARRIAGE OR SIMILAR UNION? FOR ANY PURPOSE
Joan E. McCrary
PUBLISHED: 10/20/04 & 10/27/04 Township Clerk

TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY

DATE: November 3, 2004
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approvaliof Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
b. Approvaliof Purchase Orders
c. Approvaliof Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Resolution: Waive Recapture of 2002 CDBG Fund
Public Hearing – Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2005 Application
Unfinished Business
1. Second Reading and Adoption of a Text Amendment Zoning Ordinance #83, PC#2003-010, Article XXXI, Section 31.07
New Business
1. Approvaliof CDBG 2005 Application
2. Safety Path: M-15 Bridge Reconstruction
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majorityivote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

public hearing
The Charter Township of Independence will hold a public hearing on November 3, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. at the Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI, for the purpose of receiving public comments on the Community Development Block Grant program year application in the approximate amount of $88,078.
Dale A. Stuart
Township Supervisor

GENERAL ELECTION
To the Qualified Electors:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Election will be held in
Charter Township of Independence
County of Oakland, State of Michigan
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2004
THE POLLS will be open 7 o’clock a.m. until 8 o’clock p.m.
AT THE POLLING PLACES LISTED BELOW:
PRECINCT
NUMBER POLLING LOCATION
1 Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church
6805 Bluegrass
2 North Sashabaw Elementary
5290 Maybee Road
3 Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church
6805 Bluegrass
4 Free Methodist Church
5482 Winell @ Maybee Road
5 Pine Knob Elementary
6 North Sashabaw Elementary
5290 Maybee Road
7 Independence Elementary
6850 Hubbard Road
8 Clarkston Elementary
6595 Waldon Road
9 Clarkston Elementary
6595 Waldon Road
10 Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road
11 First Congregational Church
5449 Clarkston Road
12 Bailey Lake Elementary
8051 Pine Knob Road
13 Maranatha Baptist Church
5790 Flemings Lake Road
14 Pine Knob Elementary
6020 Sashabaw Road
15 Bailey Lake Elementary
8051 Pine Knob Road
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING CANDIDATES OF ALL PARTICIPATING POLITICAL PARTIES FOR THE
FOLLOWING OFFICES:
NATIONAL President and Vice President
CONGRESSIONAL Representative in Congress
LEGISLATIVE State Representative
STATE Two Members of the State Board of Education, Two Members of the Uni- versity of Michigan Board of Regents, Two Members of the Michigan State University Board of Trustees, Two Members of the Wayne State Univer- sity Board of Governors
COUNTY County Executive, Prosecuting Attor- ney, Sheriff, County Clerk/Register of Deeds, County Treasurer, Drain Commissioner, County Commissioner
LOCAL Township Supervisor, Township Clerk, Township Treasurer, Town- ship Trustees
NON-PARTISAN OFFICES:
Two Justices of the Supreme Court (Incumbent Positions), One Judge of the Court of Appeals – 2nd District (Incumbent Position), Four Judges of the Circuit Court – 6th Circuit (Incumbent Positions), One Judge of the Circuit Court – 6th Circuit (Non-Incumbent Position), Two Judges of the Circuit Court – 6th Circuit (Partial Term – Incumbent Positions), Two Judges of the Probate Court (Incumbent Positions), One Judge of the District Court (Districts 43rd, 46th, 47th, 50th 52-3rd, 52-4th – Incumbent Positions), Two Judges of the District Court (50th District, Partial Term – Incumbent Positions), One Judge of the District Court (District 48th – Non-Incumbent Position), One Judge of the District Court (52-2nd Non-Incumbent Position)
FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL(S):
STATE PROPOSAL 04-1
A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE VOTER APPROVAL OF ANY FORM OF GAMBLING AUTHORIZED BY LAW AND CERTAIN NEW STATE LOTTERY GAMES
STATE PROPOSAL 04-2
A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO SPECIFY WHAT CAN BE RECOGNIZED AS A ‘MARRIAGE OR SIMILAR UNION? FOR ANY PURPOSE
Joan E. McCrary
PUBLISHED: 10/20/04 & 10/27/04 Township Clerk

Zoning board of appeals
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, November 3, 2004 at 7:30 pm at the Indepenedence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #04-0083 Ronald Ogles, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Drayton Rd., Lot 127, R-1A
Drayton Heights Subdivision
08-34-127-047
Case #04-0084 Alfred Hartley, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 8? AND SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 5? TO CONSTRUCT COVERED PORCH, ATTACHED GARAGE AND ADDITION
Pelton Rd., Lot 12, R-1A
Pelton Heights Subdivision
08-34-326-003
Case #04-0085 Joseph Valentino II, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 7?, REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 3?, AND SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 2? TO CONSTRUCT ATTACHED GARAGE, ADDITION, AND FRONT PORCH ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Maplewood Ave., Lots 18 & 19, R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club
08-12-334-028
Case #04-0086 Scott Quality Homes, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 5?6? TO CONSTRUCT NEW HOME
Scott Circle, Unit 6, R-1B
Sashabaw Creek Preserve
08-25-326-015
Case #04-0087 Margarethe Shubert, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY (DIMINISHES SIZE OF NON CONFORMING PARENT PARCEL)
Main Street S., Lot 2, C-2
Supervisor’s Plat No. 9
08-29-401-002
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Katherine A. Poole
Secretary

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE BONDS
BY THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE, MICHIGAN

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Charter Township of Independence, Michigan (the ‘Charter Township?), intends to issue limited tax general obligation bonds in one or more series in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $4,000,000 for the purpose of defraying part of the cost of acquiring, constructing and installing water supply system improvements in the Charter Township. On September 23, 2004, the Charter Township issued bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $18,000,000 to pay part of the cost of the water supply system improvements. The Township Board of the Charter Township has declared its intent to issue the aforesaid bonds to complete the acquisition, construction and installation of the improvements.
The bonds will bear interest from their date at a rate or rates not exceeding 8% per annum.
The bonds will be issued under and pursuant to the provisions of Act No. 34, Public Acts of Michigan, 2001, as amended, and the full faith and credit of the Charter Township will be pledged to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds as the same shall become due. The Charter Township will be obligated, as a first budget obligation, to advance moneys from its general funds or to levy ad valorem taxes on all taxable property within its corporate boundaries to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds as the same shall become due; provided, however, that the amount of taxes necessary to pay the principal and interest on the bonds, together with the taxes levied for the same year, shall not exceed the limit authorized by law. The source of payment for the bonds includes revenues to be derived from users of the water supply system of the Charter Township. The bonds also may be secured by a pledge of state revenue sharing revenues to be received by the Charter Township

TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: October 19, 2004
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Declaration – Donor Awareness Month
Public Hearing – 2005 Budget
New Business
1. Approval of 2005 Budget
2. Right-of-Way Disruption Permit – Innovative Environmental Solutions
3. North Pointe PUD Rezoning, 1st Reading, PC#2003-024, 08-19-351-003, Dixie Hwy, S of I-75
4. Text Amendment Zoning Ordinance #83, PC#2003-010, Article XXXI, Section 31.07
5. Abandoned Well Management Grant Program
6. Permission to Hire Laborers – DPW
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

GENERAL ELECTION

To the Qualified Electors:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Election will be held in
Charter Township of Independence
County of Oakland, State of Michigan
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2004
THE POLLS will be open 7 o’clock a.m. until 8 o’clock p.m.
AT THE POLLING PLACES LISTED BELOW:
PRECINCT
NUMBER POLLING LOCATION

1 Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church
6805 Bluegrass
2 North Sashabaw Elementary
5290 Maybee Road
3 Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church
6805 Bluegrass
4 Free Methodist Church
5482 Winell @ Maybee Road
5 Pine Knob Elementary
6 North Sashabaw Elementary
5290 Maybee Road
7 Independence Elementary
6850 Hubbard Road
8 Clarkston Elementary
6595 Waldon Road
9 Clarkston Elementary
6595 Waldon Road
10 Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road
11 First Congregational Church
5449 Clarkston Road
12 Bailey Lake Elementary
8051 Pine Knob Road
13 Maranatha Baptist Church
5790 Flemings Lake Road
14 Pine Knob Elementary
6020 Sashabaw Road
15 Bailey Lake Elementary
8051 Pine Knob Road
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING CANDIDATES OF ALL PARTICIPATING POLITICAL PARTIES FOR THE
FOLLOWING OFFICES:
NATIONAL President and Vice President
CONGRESSIONAL Representative in Congress
LEGISLATIVE State Representative
STATE Two Members of the State Board of Education, Two Members of the Uni- versity of Michigan Board of Regents, Two Members of the Michigan State University Board of Trustees, Two Members of the Wayne State Univer- sity Board of Governors
COUNTY County Executive, Prosecuting Attor- ney, Sheriff, County Clerk/Register of Deeds, County Treasurer, Drain Commissioner, County Commissioner
LOCAL Township Supervisor, Township Clerk, Township Treasurer, Town- ship Trustees
NON-PARTISAN OFFICES:
Two Justices of the Supreme Court (Incumbent Positions), One Judge of the Court of Appeals – 2nd District (Incumbent Position), Four Judges of the Circuit Court – 6th Circuit (Incumbent Positions), One Judge of the Circuit Court – 6th Circuit (Non-Incumbent Position), Two Judges of the Circuit Court – 6th Circuit (Partial Term – Incumbent Positions), Two Judges of the Probate Court (Incumbent Positions), One Judge of the District Court (Districts 43rd, 46th, 47th, 50th 52-3rd, 52-4th – Incumbent Positions), Two Judges of the District Court (50th District, Partial Term – Incumbent Positions), One Judge of the District Court (District 48th – Non-Incumbent Position), One Judge of the District Court (52-2nd Non-Incumbent Position)
FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL(S):
STATE PROPOSAL 04-1
A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE VOTER APPROVAL OF ANY FORM OF GAMBLING AUTHORIZED BY LAW AND CERTAIN NEW STATE LOTTERY GAMES
STATE PROPOSAL 04-2
A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO SPECIFY WHAT CAN BE RECOGNIZED AS A ‘MARRIAGE OR SIMILAR UNION? FOR ANY PURPOSE
Joan E. McCrary
PUBLISHED: 10/20/04 & 10/27/04 Township Clerk

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #04-0077 Thomas Webber, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR OUTDOORS SALES OF CHRISTMAS TREES PLUS SIGNAGE
Dixie Highway, Lots 77-79, C-3
Townsend’s Sub
Waterford Hill Florist and Green House
08-33-302-010 & 08-33-302-011
Case #04-0078 Nicolo Cardella, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO ALLOW OFF PREMISE TEMPORARY SIGN
Sashabaw Rd., 1.09 Acres, OS-2
08-27-201-023
Case #04-0079 Nicolo Cardella, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR OUTDOORS SALES OF CHRISTMAS TREES PLUS SIGNAGE
Maybee Rd., OS-2
Knights of Columbus
08-27-400-030
Case #04-0080 Kevin Walker, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE AND ALLOWANCE OF 2ND WALL SIGN
Sashabaw Rd., C-2
Savvy’s Super Dollar
08-27-400-033
Case #04-0081 Earl Scribner, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 425 SQ FT FOR 2ND GARAGE (DETACHED)
Woodside Dr., Lots 52 & 53, R-1A
Supervisor’s Plat No. 2
08-02-452-025
Case #04-0082 Kevin Daniels, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 495 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
Pine Knob Lane, Lot 8, R-1A
Sunshine Acres
08-35-127-022
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Katherine A. Poole
Secretary

NOTICE
LAST DAY TO REGISTER
NOTICE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of Charter Township of Independence that the last day to register to vote for the General Election held on Tuesday, November 2, 2004 is October 4, 2004.
Registrations are taken at any Secretary of State branch office, Oakland County Clerk’s Office or Independence Township Clerk’s Office.
If you wish to register at Independence Township Clerk’s Office you may do so at:
90 N. Main Street
Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
248-625-5111 x233
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk
Published: 9/22/04 & 9/29/04 Charter Township of Independence
Published: 9/22/04 & 9/29/04

TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: October 5, 2004
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum –Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes = September 21, 2004
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Old Business
1. Approval of MFRS Resolution
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

charter township of independence
notice of public hearing
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
September 23, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the following:
FILE #PC 2004-034
Kevin Walker, Savvy Group LLC, Petitioner
REQUEST SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
Second Wall Sign
Savvy’s Super Dollar
Section 5.04, Signs, 5.a., (1)
Appendix A-Zoning Ordinance
Special Land Use Request: Second Wall Sign
Parcel Identification Number: Pt of 08-27-400-029
Common Description: 5698 Sashabaw Road, North of Maybee Road
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, Clerk

charter township of independence
notice of public hearing
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
September 23, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.
at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the following:
FILE #PC 2004-022
Mr. Mark Vinstra, Petitioner
North Oaks Community Church
REQUEST SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
church in residential district
7.48 Acres, R-1C Zone
08-05-451-014, 015 & 016
Intended Use: Church
Common Description: Northeast Corner of Hadley Road and M-15
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, Clerk

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the August 4, 2004 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1) Agenda as amended.
2) Approved the Consent Agenda as submitted.
Approval of Minutes – August 17, 2004.
Approval of A.P. Purchase Orders in the amount of $570,891.91.
Approval of Check Run in the amount of $596,423.78.
3) Approved motion of bid award to Audia Construction for the 2004 Safety Path Program.
4) Approved motion to adopt Bond Resolution – Limited Tax General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds, Series 2004.
5) Approved motion of Re-Programming of the 2002 CDBG Account.
6) Approved motion of Employee Personnel Manual.
7) Approved motion to adjourn at 7:55 p.m.
Published 9/22/04 Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: September 21, 2004
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes – September 7, 2004
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
New Business
1. Bid Award – Soccer Underground Irrigation System
2. Stickney-McCord Farmhouse and Barn
3. Reclassification – Facilities Maintenance Department
4. Reclassification – Safety Path Department
5. Reclassifications – Building/Planning Department
6. Transfer of Fire Pension Account
7. Halloween Hours
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

public hearing
The Charter Township of Independence will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 7, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. at the Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI, to re-program 2003 Community Development Block Grant Planning account to 2002 Senior Citizen Vehicle in the amount of $838.11.
Dale A. Stuart
Supervisor

TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: September 7, 2004
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Public Hearing: Re-program 2002 CDBG Account
Unfinished Business
1. Bid Award – 2004 Safety Path Program
New Business
1. Approve Re-Programming of 2002 CDBG Account
2. Permission to Hire Laborer – DPW
3. Permission to Hire Young Adult Librarian – Library
4. Permission to Hire Clerk – Library
5. Personnel Manual
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #04-0065 Michael Royce, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 35? TO CONSTRUCT DECK ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Pequoit Drive, Lots 1, 2, & 3, R-1A
Thendara Park Country Club
08-12-351-052
Case #04-0066 Joseph Valentino II, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 5? FOR DETACHED GARAGE AND FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 8? TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Maplewood Ave., Lots 18 & 19, R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club
08-12-334-028
Case #04-0067 Leslie McClellan, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY (INGROUND POOL TO REMAIN ON PROPERTY WHILE NEW HOME IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION, PLUS SIDE YARD SETBACKS TO BE CONSIDERED)
Fawn Valley Dr., Lots 32 & 33, R-1A
Deerwood Subdivision
08-16-103-024
Case #04-0068 Dave Heyink, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 2ND FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 29? FOR ADDITION PLUS SIZE VARIANCE OF 366 SQ FT FOR ATTACHED GARAGE
Syracuse Ave., and Whipple Lake Rd., Lots 174 & 175, R-1A
Round Lake Woods
08-02-480-027
Case #04-0069 Richard Ogg, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 420 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
Clintonville Rd., Lot 24 & Outlot B, R-1A
Sashabaw Creek Farms
08-23-426-009 & 002
Case #04-0070 Fox Creek Associates, L.P., Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST VARIANCE TO ALLOW 480 SQ FT TEMPORARY ROOF SIGN
Fox Creek East, Building 9, R-2
The Village of Fox Creek
08-36-151-008
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Katherine A. Poole
Secretary

The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #04-0062 William Bogan, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS HEIGHT VARIANCE OF 2? FOR PRIVACY FENCE (2ND FRONT) ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Old Cove Rd. & Pheasant Run Rd., Lot 156, R-1A
Lake Oakland Woods No. 3
08-34-228-032
Case #04-0063 Barbara Cuddie, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 6? TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION TO DETACHED GARAGE PLUS SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 6? TO CONSTRUCT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Harvard Ave. E., Lot 48, R-1A
Round Lake Woods
08-01-353-005
Case #04-0064 Eileen Todd, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 40? FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY TO CONSTRUCT DECK ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD (ENCROACHES IN RIGHT OF WAY)
Andersonville Rd., Lots 7 & 8, R-1A
Oakview Subdivision
08-31-476-004
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Katherine A. Poole
Secretary

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the August 4, 2004 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1) Approval of the Resolution for Annual Community Events Permit.
2) Agenda as amended.
3) Approved the Consent Agenda as submitted.
Approval of A.P. Check Run in the amount of $330,374.83.
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $331,201.66.
4) Approved motion to accept 2003 Audit as presented.
5) Approved motion to adopt Resolution Authorizing West Nile Virus Fund Expense Reimbursement Request.
6) Approved motion authorizing budget adjustment in the General Fund expenditure account and the General Fund revenue account for the West Nile Virus Fund.
7) Approved motion of Resolution for Land Acquisition for Water Tower Site.
8) Approved motion to purchase land from Top Notch Management LLC and authorizing the Supervisor to sign the purchase agreement approving a budget amendment from the Water Fund Balance.
9) Approved motion adopting Resolution of Tentative Approval for Liquor License.
10) Approved motion to hire Recreation Programmer for Parks and Recreation.
11) Approved motion of minutes of July 20, 2004 as amended.
12) Approved motion to adjourn at 8:15 p.m.
Published 8/18/04 Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

TOWNSHIP BOARD
AGENDA
7:30 p.m.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
DATE: August 17, 2004
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
New Business
1. Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvements Proposal
2. Sanitary Sewer Relining Program
3. DPW – Promotion from Clerk to Clerk Tech
4. Additional Audit Fees
5. Lake Dock Ordinance Discussion
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF
INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the July 20, 2004 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Present: McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger
Absent: Kelly
There is a quorum.
1) Approval of the Agenda as amended.
2) Approved the Consent Agenda as submitted.
Approval of Minutes of July 20, 2004.
Approval of A.P. Check Run in the amount of $633,288.02.
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $634,443.15.
3) Approved motion granting full annual renewals of the Community Garden and the conception of the McCord property.
4) Approved motion rescind the prior motion having Silverman Development Company subcontract to Diponio & Morelli with regard to Flemings Lake Road Water and Sewer SAD Agreement.
5) Approved motion of Flemings Lake Road Water and Sewer SAD Agreement listing Diponio & Morelli as contractor.
6) Approved motion of Intergovernmental Water Agreement with Waterford Township.
7) Approved motion adopting Resolution for support of sanitary sewer relining/repair program for 2004.
8) Approved motion adopting an Oakland County Resolution for Support for Sanitary Sewer Relining and Repair Project.
9) Approved motion to hire Clerk for Parks and Recreation Department.
10) Approved motion to hire Van Drive for Senior Center.
11) Approved motion of reclassification of Building Department Clerk.
12) Approved motion of recommendations to Cablecasting Board.
13) Approved motion appointing interim Director of Building/Planning effective 7/26/04 then as permanent Director of Building/Planning effective 8/23/04.
14) Approved motion authorizing the Clerk to cast vote for Worker’s Compensation Official Ballot 2004.
15) Approved motion adopting Resolution of the Annual Community Events Permit.
16) Approved motion to adjourn at 8:51 p.m.
Published 8/4/04 Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #04-0059 Richard and Sandra Boone, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST SIZE VARIANCE OF 156 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT DETACHED (2ND) GARAGE
Maybee Rd., Lot 4, R-1A
Marvin Sub
08-33-126-002
Case #04-0060 Darren Darge, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 40? PLUS SIZE VARIANCE OF 34 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Allen Rd., Pt. of Lot 12, R-1R
Allen Woods Estates
08-08-101-012
Case #04-0061 Brian Mruzik, Wendy’s International, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR ADDITIONAL SIGNAGE, SIZE TO BE CONSIDERED (MENU BOARD AND DIRECTIONAL SIGNS)
Sashabaw Rd., C-2
Regency Center
08-27-400-029
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
ZBA Hearing August 18, 2004
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Katherine A. Poole
Secretary

Agenda
7:30 p.m.
township library
DATE: July 6, 2004
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondance
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum-Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes-June 15, 2004
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Second Reading and Adoption of a Zoning Ordinance #83-Proposed Text Amendments:
Sec. 5.03 Accessory Bldgs., subsection 1.g swimming pools
Sec 5.22 Site Condominium Projects
Sec 5.24 Cluster Lot Developments
Sec 7.02.4.a table of Off-Street Parking
Sec 18.02.1 Permitted Principal Uses
Sec 25.10 Site Specific Relief Authorization, Art. XXX Schedule of Regulations, footnote e
e. Resolution-2004 Tri-Party
Unfinished Business
New Business
1. Liquor License Transfer-6722 Dixie Highway
2. Flemings Lake Road Water and Sewer SAD Agreement
3. Resolution-MERS
4. Appointments to Cablecasting Board
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on July 6, 2004, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees will consider adoption of an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 83, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, for the purpose of amending Subsection Article V, Subsection 5.03.1(g); ArticleV, Subsection 5.24.3(b); Article VII, Subsection 7.02.4(a); Article XVIII, Subsection 18.02.1 Article XXV, Section 25.10; and amending footnote (e) of the Schedule of Regulations in Article XXX. A full copy of this Ordinance is on file in the Township Clerk’s Office for public review and inspection. The following is a summary of the Ordinance:
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE
The Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, hereby ordains:
Section 1. Article V, Section 5.03, Subsection 1 (g) of the Zoning Ordinance is amended in part to require a 10-foot side and rear setback in R1-A, RI-B, and RI-C Districts and to require a 50-foot setback for swimming pools in. the R- 1R District.
Section 2. Article V, Section 5.24, Subsection. 3(b), of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to delete reference to Subsection 5.23d.
Section 3. Article VII, Section. 7.02, Subsection 7.02.4 of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to set the number of stacking spaces required for a bank to (4) spaces consistent with other provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
Section 4. Article XVIII, Section 1.8.02, Subsection 18.02.1 is amended to reference Section 17.02 in place of Section 16.02.3.
Section 5. Article XXV, Section 25.10 of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to renumber it to Article V, Section 5.30.
Section 6. Article XXX of the Zoning Ordinance, “Schedule of Regulations: Footnote (e) is amended to correct errors and, add provisions relating to setbacks and density.
Section 7. Except as expressly set forth above, the Zoning Ordinance shall remain in. full force and effect.
Section 8. The Ordinance shall become effective on the date provided by law.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
JOAN E. MCCRARY, TOWNSHIP CLERK

Last day to register
NOTICE LAST DAY OF REGRISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of Charter Township of Independence that the last day to register to vote for the Primary Election held on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 is July 6, 2004.
Registrations are taken at any Secretary of State branch office, Oakland County Clerk’s Office or Independence Township Clerk’s Office.
If you wish to register at Independence Township Clerk’s Office you may do so at:
90 N. Main Street
Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
248-625-5111 x233
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk
Published: 6/23/04 & 6/30/04 Charter Township of Independence

At a Regular meeting of the Township Board held on June 15, 2004 the Board authorized a Second Reading and Adoption of a Rezoning Request from R-1R to R-1A, NE section of Clintonville and Mann Roads, 59 acres, parcel 08-36-300-006, 008, 010, 012-017 as follows:
The motion to approve this amendment was offered by Travis, supported by McCrary, the vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger. Nays: None. Absent: None. The motion carried.

SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on July 6, 2004, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees will consider adoption of an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 83, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, to amend Article ‘V’, Section 5-22 for the purpose of updating terminology procedure relating to site condominium site plan review, and for the purpose of providing for access to site condominium projects by means of private, as well as public roads. A full copy of this Ordinance is on file in the Township Clerk’s Office for public review and .inspection. The following is a summary of the Ordinance.
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE
The Charter Township of Independence, Oakland County, Michigan, hereby ordains:
Section 1 of Ordinance
Section 5.22 (1)(c). The definition of “Design Standards Ordinance” is amended to make reference to Chapter 8.1 of the Charter Township of Independence Code of Ordinances, and to delete references to Section 22.16 and the term “Department”.
Section 5.22 (2). Subsection (a) is amended to change the term “preliminary” to “conceptual,” and subsection (b), is amended to change the term “site plan approval” to “final site plan approval”.
Section 5.22(3). The references of “preliminary site plan approval.” are changed to “conceptual site plan approval”, and the requirements relating to the format of the plan for submission is modified to require compliance with the requirements stated in Section 5,12 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Section 5.22(4). The references of “preliminary site plan approval” is changed to “conceptual site plan approval”, and the references of “site plan. approval” are changed to “final site plan approval”. Indicates that final site plans shall be submitted in accordance with the requirements of Section 51.2 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Section 5.22(5). Provides that building sites must meet the requirements for street. access sec forth in Section 5.07, and that the Planning Conunission nay permit and approve a private road that meets with the requirements of the Townships Development Design Standards Ordinance.
Section 2 of Ordinance
Except as expressly set forth above, the zoning ordinance shall remain in full force and effect
Section 3 of Ordinance
The Ordinance shall become effective on the date provided by law.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
JOAN E. MCCRARY, TOWNSHIP CLERK

NOTICE LAST DAY OF REGRISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of Charter Township of Independence that the last day to register to vote for the Primary Election held on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 is July 6, 2004.
Registrations are taken at any Secretary of State branch office, Oakland County Clerk’s Office or Independence Township Clerk’s Office.
If you wish to register at Independence Township Clerk’s Office you may do so at:
90 N. Main Street
Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
248-625-5111 x233
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk
Published: 6/23/04 & 6/30/04 Charter Township of Independence

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #04-0050 David Cross, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS 68? FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION TO PORCH AND 2ND STORY ADDITION TO HOME
Waldon Rd., R-1R
08-25-100-038
Case #04-0051 Dennis Bogart, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO ALLOW PRIVATE ROAD TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY PLUS PLACEMENT OF EXISTING ACCESSORY STRUCTURE TO BE CONSIDERED
Mary Sue St., R-1A
08-26-176-001 and 08-26-176-006
Case #04-0052 David Russell, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT 2ND STORY ADDITION (NON CONFORMING STRUCTURE) ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Sashabaw Rd., R-1A
Supervisor’s Plat No. 11
08-03-451-020
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitteed,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the June 15, 2004 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1) Approval of the Agenda as amended.
2) Approved the Consent Agenda as amended.
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $878,460.24.
Approval of A.P. Check Run in the amount of $1,018,994.86.
3) Approved motion confirming the Assessment Roll/Resolution of Support for Andersonville Sewer SAD.
4) Approved motion denying endorsement of Campfire Circle closure while supporting investigation of use of speed humps or other traffic control devices.
5) Approved motion of Second Reading of a Rezoning Request from R-1R to R-1A, Clintonville/Mann Road 08-36-300-006,008, 010, 012 through 017.
6) Approved motion to revoke the Bangkok Massage Therapy/Bankok, Inc. massage therapy business and/or massage licenses.
7) Approved motion to deny the Rezoning Request from R-1R to R-1A, Waldon Road west of Sashabaw, 08-21-400-013,032,033.
8) Approved motion of Request Variance from Development Design Standards Cul-de-sac Length, proposed Clintonville Creek, West side of Clintonville Rd., north of Waldon Rd.
9) Approved motion to seek bids for Automated Underground Irrigation System for Clintonwood Park Soccer/Baseball Fields.
10) Approved motion regarding rules/regulations to apply to the McCord Property Garden/MSU.
11) Approved motion of Deer Lake Boat Launch Agreement and appropriate $15,818.00 toward construction of a boat launch on the lake.
12) Approved motion to hire Clerk for Building Department effective June 21, 2004.
13) Approved motion of fireworks for Lake Oakland.
14) Approved motion of fireworks for Clintonwood Park.
15) Approved motion of the minutes of June 1, 2004 as amended.
16) Approved motion to adjourn at 10:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Published 6/23/04 Township Clerk

At a regular meeting of the Township Board held on May 18, 2004 the Board authorized a First Reading of a Summary of Ordinance Amendment Regarding Speed Exhibitions as follows:
Summary of Ordinance Amendment
Chapter 4, Article II, Division 1, Section 4-17(a) of the Charter Township of Independence Code of Ordinances is amended as follows (underlined text added):
Sec. 4-17. Duration of operation.
(a) Hours of operation. The licensee shall not permit the licensed premises to be utilized for or in connection with speed exhibition purposes at any time other than the following:
(1) Spectators shall be permitted to enter and remain on the premises only between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekends, and, 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays.
(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, speed exhibitions shall be permitted between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekends, and 12 noon and 4 p.m. on weekdays.
(3) Activities on the track involving the rental of the facility to an organization using the facility and track to drive factory production street legal vehicles having fully operational exhaust systems with catalytic converters (if so equipped originally) and production equivalent mufflers shall be permitted between the hours of 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the weekdays permitted under Section 4-17(b)(2), subject to the following additional restrictions:
(i) Passing in designated straightaways only;
(ii) Competition of or between two or more vehicles concurrently on the track shall be prohibited, and there shall be no sounding of horns and no unnecessary squealing of tires or squealing of tires under acceleration;
(iii) From 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the track shall be used only for driver education and instruction, the driving shall be under instructor supervision, and there shall be no passing;
(iv) No use of public announcement system; and
(v) Prior ot the speed exhibition, the owner of the facility shall give the club or group renting the facility, and all participants, written notification of these and all other regulations under this division.
(4) Regulations applicable to hours of operation on weekends shall govern activities conducted on weekday holidays on which speed exhibitions are authorized under this article.
(b) Days of operation. [Unchanged].
(c) Advanced notice of scheduling. [Unchanged].
(d) Camping. [Unchanged].
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk
Published: 06/09/04

Notice of public hearing
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on:
June 24, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.
At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the following:
FILE #PC 2004-021
Steve Robinson, Silverman Realty Investments,
Petitioner
REQUEST SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL
2 Sit Down Restaurants
Article XXVIII, OS-2 (Office Service Two)
Section 28.3.1
Special Land Use Request: TWO Sit-Down Restaurants
Parcel Identification Number: Pt of 08-22-400-005
Common Description: NE corner of Sashabaw & I-75
Any further information regarding the above Public Hearing may be obtained at the Township Planning Office during regular office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, or by phone at (248) 625-8111.
JOAN E. McCRARY, Clerk

At a regular meeting of the Township Board held on May 18, 2004 the Board authorized a First Reading of a Summary of Ordinance Amendment Regarding Speed Exhibitions as follows:
Summary of Ordinance Amendment
Chapter 4, Article II, Division 1, Section 4-17(a) of the Charter Township of Independence Code of Ordinances is amended as follows (underlined text added):
Sec. 4-17. Duration of operation.
(a) Hours of operation. The licensee shall not permit the licensed premises to be utilized for or in connection with speed exhibition purposes at any time other than the following:
(1) Spectators shall be permitted to enter and remain on the premises only between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekends, and, 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays.
(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, speed exhibitions shall be permitted between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekends, and 12 noon and 4 p.m. on weekdays.
(3) Activities on the track involving the rental of the facility to an organization using the facility and track to drive factory production street legal vehicles having fully operational exhaust systems with catalytic converters (if so equipped originally) and production equivalent mufflers shall be permitted between the hours of 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the weekdays permitted under Section 4-17(b)(2), subject to the following additional restrictions:
(i) Passing in designated straightaways only;
(ii) Competition of or between two or more vehicles concurrently on the track shall be prohibited, and there shall be no sounding of horns and no unnecessary squealing of tires or squealing of tires under acceleration;
(iii) From 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the track shall be used only for driver education and instruction, the driving shall be under instructor supervision, and there shall be no passing;
(iv) No use of public announcement system; and
(v) Prior ot the speed exhibition, the owner of the facility shall give the club or group renting the facility, and all participants, written notification of these and all other regulations under this division.
(4) Regulations applicable to hours of operation on weekends shall govern activities conducted on weekday holidays on which speed exhibitions are authorized under this article.
(b) Days of operation. [Unchanged].
(c) Advanced notice of scheduling. [Unchanged].
(d) Camping. [Unchanged].
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk
Published: 06/09/04

Supervisor Stuart called the June 1, 2004 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the Agenda as amended.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as submitted.
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $969,074.79.
Approval of A.P. Check Run in the amount of $1,051, 100.41.
3. Approved motion to table the Campfire Circle discussion.
4. Approved motion to enter into Closed Session at 7:55 p.m.
5. Approved motion to reopen the Regular Meeting at 8:23 p.m.
6. Approved motion to adjourn at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk
Published 6/9/2004

AGENDA: June 15, 2004
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes – June 1, 2004
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
d. Second Reading and Adoption of the Amendment to Speed Exhibition Ordinance
Public Hearing – Suspension of Massage Licenses/Bankok, Inc.
Unfinished Business
1. Campfire Circle
2. Resolution – Andersonville Sewer SAD
New Business
1. Bid Award ? 2004 Safety Path Program
2. Rezoning Request from R1R to R1A, Waldon Rd. west of Sashabaw Rd. 11+ Acres, 08-21-400-013,032,033
3. Request Variance from the Development Design Standards, Sec.8.1-63.12b Cul-de-sac Length, proposed Clintonville Creek, West side of Clintonville Rd. north of Waldon Rd.
4. Permission to Seek Bids for Automated Underground Irrigation System for Clintonwood Park Soccer/Baseball Fields.
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action.
A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

ZONING BOARD OP APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals Will Meet Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #04-0043 Roy Gay, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 20′ PLUS SIZE VARIANCE OF 34 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
Ortonville Rd., R-1 R
08-08-300-015
Case #04-0044 Bernard Shapiro, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 5′ TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Ennismore Dr., Part of Lot 1, R-1A
Woodhull Lake Subdivision
08-34-386-028
Case #04-0045 Kenneth and Sandra Douglas, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 15′, PLUS VARIANCE OF 10′ FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT Of
WAY TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION ON NON CONFORMING LOT
OF RECORD
Reese Rd., R-1C
08-18-129-007
Case #04-0046 Mary Beardsley, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 49′ FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY, PLUS 2ND FRONT
YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 49′ FROM FUTURE ROAD
RIGHT OF WAY, TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION
Oakhill Rd. & Perry Lake Rd., 52.5 acres, R-1 R.
08-04-200-005
Case #04-0047 Randy Nettle, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF
20′ TO CONSTRUCT ABOVE GROUND POOL ON NON
CONFORMING LOT Or RECORD
Clarkston Rd., R-1R
08-14-351-002
Case #04-0048 Patrick Bayley, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT 2,744 SQ FT HORSE BARN, PLUS HEIGHT VARIANCE OF 5.5 FT
Allen Rd., 14.50 acres, R-1R
08-08-300-028
Case #04-0049 Frank’s Nursery and Crafts, Inc., Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO ALLOW OUTDOOR
STORAGE OF SEASONAL PRODUCTS
Dixie Highway, C-2
White Lake Commons
08-29-351-020
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk Beverly A. McElmeel, Director

Andersonville Sewer Improvement & Special Assessment District
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Date: June 15, 2004
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI
The Charter Township of Independence has received petitions from the record owners of more than 50% of the land within a proposed special assessment district requesting the extension and construction of public sanitary sewer improvements (the “improvements”) to serve the properties along Andersonville Road, Lake Forest Drive, Williams Drive and Lake Lane within the proposed, district described with this notice (the “special assessment. district”). Based upon such petitions, the Township has approved the establishment of the special assessment district to defray the costs of such improvements by special assessment against the benefited properties. A proposed special assessment toll has been prepared allocating the total cost of the improvements to the properties within the special assessment district according to law. The proposed assessment roll has been filed with and is available for public inspection at the Township Clerk’s Office, which is located at 90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, Michigan.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the above time, date and location, the Township Board of Trustees will meet for the purpose of hearing statements and objections by any interested person with respect to the proposed special assessment roll for the Andersonville Sewer Special Assessment District.
Appearance and protest at the hearing are required in order to appeal the matters to be considered at the hearing to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest, or shall be permitted to file his or appearance or protest by letter at or before the hearing and his or her personal appearance in such case shall not be required.
JOAN MCCRARY, CLERK
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
DATED: 5/18/04
PUBLISHED: 5/26/04 & 6/2/04
MAILED: 5/28/04
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
(Properties to be included within the District)
08-31-427-036
08-31-427-037
08-31-427-038
08-31-427-039
08-31-427-044
08-31-427-047
08-31-427-048
08-31-427-049
08-31-427-050
08-31-427-051
08-31-427-052
08-31-427-060
08-31-429-001
08-31-451-001
08-31-451-002
08-31-451-007
08-31-451-008
08-31-451-011
08-31-452-003
08-31-452-004
08-31-452-005
08-31-452-006
08-31-452-007
08-31-452-008
08-31-452-010
08-31-452-011
08-31-452-012
08-31-452-013
08-31-452-014
08-31-452-015
08-31-452-016
08-31-452-017
08-31-452-018
08-31-476-003
08-31-476-004
08-31-476-005
08-31-476-006
08-31-476-009
08-31-476-010
08-31-477-006
08-31-477-007
08-31-477-008
08-31-477-009
08-31-477-010
08-31-477-011
08-31-477-012
08-31-478-001
08-31-479-004
08-31-479-005
08-31-479-008
08-31-479-011
08-31-479-017
08-31-479-018
08-31-479-019
08-31-479-020
08-32-301-002
08-32-353-008

STATE Of MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
ANDERSONVILLE SEWER IMPROVEMENT AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Date: June 15, 2004
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI
The Charter Township of Independence has received petitions from the record owners of more than 50% of the land within a proposed special assessment district requesting the extension and construction of public sanitary sewer improvements (the “improvements”) to serve the properties along Andersonville Road, Lake Forest Drive, Williams Drive and Lake Lane within the proposed, district described with this notice (the “special assessment. district”). Based upon such petitions, the Township has approved the establishment of the special assessment district to defray the costs of such improvements by special assessment against the benefited properties. A proposed special assessment toll has been prepared allocating the total cost of the improvements to the properties within the special assessment district according to law. The proposed assessment roll has been filed with and is available for public inspection at the Township Clerk’s Office, which is located at 90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, Michigan.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the above time, date and location, the Township Board of Trustees will meet for the purpose of hearing statements and objections by any interested person with respect to the proposed special assessment roll for the Andersonville Sewer Special Assessment District.
Appearance and protest at the hearing are required in order to appeal the matters to be considered at the hearing to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest, or shall be permitted to file his or appearance or protest by letter at or before the hearing and his or her personal appearance in such case shall not be required.
JOAN MCCRARY, CLERK
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
DATED: 5/18/04
PUBLISHED: 5/26/04 & 6/2/04
MAILED: 5/28/04
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
(Properties to be included within the District)
08-31-427-036
08-31-427-037
08-31-427-038
08-31-427-039
08-31-427-044
08-31-427-047
08-31-427-048
08-31-427-049
08-31-427-050
08-31-427-051
08-31-427-052
08-31-427-060
08-31-429-001
08-31-451-001
08-31-451-002
08-31-451-007
08-31-451-008
08-31-451-011
08-31-452-003
08-31-452-004
08-31-452-005
08-31-452-006
08-31-452-007
08-31-452-008
08-31-452-010
08-31-452-011
08-31-452-012
08-31-452-013
08-31-452-014
08-31-452-015
08-31-452-016
08-31-452-017
08-31-452-018
08-31-476-003
08-31-476-004
08-31-476-005
08-31-476-006
08-31-476-009
08-31-476-010
08-31-477-006
08-31-477-007
08-31-477-008
08-31-477-009
08-31-477-010
08-31-477-011
08-31-477-012
08-31-478-001
08-31-479-004
08-31-479-005
08-31-479-008
08-31-479-011
08-31-479-017
08-31-479-018
08-31-479-019
08-31-479-020
08-32-301-002
08-32-353-008

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board. of Appeals will meet Wednesday, June 2, 2004 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #04-0041 Linda Alkammo, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE FOR TENT SALES FROM JUNE 31, 2004 THRU JULY 5, 2004 FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 9:00 P.M,
TO SELL FIREWORKS
Andersonville Rd,, C-1.
Bianca II Market
08-31-303-003
Case #04-0042 Michael Sias, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 30′ TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Clinton, Lot 36, R-1A
Oakland Ridge Sub
08-34-405-015
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BEL EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing, For Further Information call (248) 625-8111,
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary, Township Clerk
Beverly A, McElmeel Director

SYNOPSIS
TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
Supervisor Stuart called the May 18, 2004 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the Agenda as amended.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended. Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $302,747.75. Approval of A.P. Check Run in the amount of $444,114.48.
3. Approved motion to table the Proposed Ordinance Amendment Regarding Offensive Noises.
4. Approved motion of Resolution to Set Public Hearing – Andersonville Sewer SAD.
5. Approved motion of Resolution Authorizing Preparation of Plans, Cost Estimates and Engineer, Assessor and Clerk to proceed with preparation of materials for Townsend Lake Dredging SAD.
6. Approved motion of five percent contribution to the Marx Sue Paving SAD.
7. Approved motion of First Reading of a Rezoning Request from R-1 R to R1A, Clintonville and Mann Rds., 5A; acres, 08-36-300-006,008,010-017.
8. Approved motion of First Reading of a Request Amendment – Middlesboro (Phase X), Oakhurst PRD, Clintonville Rd., 08-24-200-003.
9. Approved motion to promote three Lieutenants within the Fire Department.
10. Approved motion of First Reading of a Rezoning Request from ML to PUD, Andersonville Rd., 08-31-376-017.
11. Approved motion for First Reading of the Zoning Text Amendments for Sections 5.03, 5.24, 7.02, 18.02, 25.10 and the Article XXX Footnote.
12. Approved motion for First Reading of the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments for Section 5.22 Site Condominium Projects,
13. Approved motion to enter into continuing coverage with M.M.L. for Workers’ Compensation from July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.
14. Approved motion for First Reading of the Amendments to the Speed Exhibition Ordinance.
15. Approved motion of the Minutes of April 20, 2004 as amended.
16. Approved motion to enter into Closed Session at 10:17 p.m,
17. Approved motion to reopen the Regular Meeting at 10:51 p.m,
18. Approved motion to subcommittee appointed by the Township Supervisor.
19. Approved motion to adjourn at 10:56 p.m.
Published 5/26/2004 Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk
At a Regular meeting of the Township Board held on May 18, 2004 the Board authorized a First Reading of a Rezoning Request from R-1 R to R-1 A, NE section of Clintonville/Mann Roads parcel 08-36-300-006,008,010,012-017 as
follows:

7:30 p.m.
Township library
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum-Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes – May 4, 2004
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
1. Proposed Ordinance Amendment Regarding Offensive Noises
2. Resolution to Set Public Hearing – Andersonville Sewer SAD
New Business
1. Townsend Lake Dredging SAD
2. Contribution to Mary Sue Paving SAD (RCOC)
3. Bid Award – 2004 Safety Path Program
4. First Reading of a Rezoning Request – From R1R to R1A, Clintonville & Mann Rds. – 59+ acres, 08-36-300-006, 008,010,012,013,014,015,016, & 017
5. First Reading of a Request Amendment – Middlesboro (Phase X), Oakhurst PRD. Clintonville Rd – 73+ acres, Pt. of 08-24-200-003
6. Lieutenant Promotions
7. First Reading of a Rezoning Request – From ML to PUD, Andersonville Rd. (the existsing Andersonville Acres center) 1.34 Acres, 08-31-376-017
8. Zoning Ordinance #83 – Proposed Text Amendments:
Sec. 5.03 Accessory Bldgs., subsection 1.g swimming pools
Sec 5.22 Site Condominium Projects
Sec 5.24 Cluster Lot Developments
Sec. 7.02.4.a table of Off-Street Parking
Sec. 18.02.1 Permitted Principal Uses
Sec. 25.10 Site Specific Relief Authorization, Art. XXX Schedule of Regulations, footnote e
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

Synopsis taken by the township board

Supervisor Stuart called the May 4, 2004 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger
Absent: None
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the Agenda as amended.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended.
Approval of Minutes of April 20, 2004.
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $415,239.26.
Approval of A.P. Check Run in the amount of $487,172.75.
3. Approved motion to table the Proposed Ordinance Amendement Regarding Offensive Noises.
4. Approved motion of Fire Millage Proposals.
5. Approved motion authorizing the Second Reading and Adoption of an Amendment to the Wetland Ordinance.
6. Approved motion of eight percent contribution to the Waterford Hill Manor SAD.
7. Approved motion of concept and construction of a core Senior Center building.
8. Approved motion to Purchase RFID Tags for the Library.
9. Approved motion to adjourn at 9:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Township Clerk
Published 5/12/04

At a regular meeting of the Township Board held on April 20, 2004 the Board authorized a First Reading of an Ordinance ,Amendment to Chapter 21 as follows:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 21 OF THE TOWNSHIP CODE OF ‘ME CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE TO PROVIDE FOR AN ALTERNATIVE MITIGATION FOR THE LOSS Or TOWNSHIP REGULATED WETLANDS THROUGH THE PURCHASE OF MITIGATION CREDITS FROM A TOWNSHIP WETLAND MITIGATION BANK.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE TOWNSHIP CODE
Section I of Ordinance
Chapter 21, Article II; Section 21-16 is hereby amended to amend the definitions of “Board” and “DNR”, and to add the following additional definitions of words and phrases to be inserted alphabetically in Section 21-16:
Board shall mean the Independence Township Planning Commission, sitting as the wetlands board under this article.
Department and Department of Planning and Building Department shall meant the Township Building, Planning and Zoning Department.
Director shall mean the director of the Township Building, Planning and. Zoning Department.
DNR and Department of Natural Resources shall mean the Michigan Department of Natural Resources or the Michigan Department of Environmental. Quality, whichever department has jurisdiction over the review and issuance of permits under -the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, being Public Act 451 of 1994, as amended from time to time.
In-kind mitigation means replacement of. unavoidably lost wetland resources with created, restored or preserved wetland’s of. a similar physical/biological type, with the goal of replacing as fully as possible the functions of the lost wetlands.
Mitigation bank means a township site where wetlands have been restored, created. and/or preserved expressly for the purpose of making available compensatory mitigation, in the township’s discretion under township ordinances, for the loss of wetlands at another location. The township mitigation bank shall be. maintained for such purposes in perpetuity. The wetlands in a mitigation bank are quantified as mitigation credits) that. are available for use by the township or other,, pursuant to this article, to compensate for unavoidable impacts on wetland resources that are regulated solely by the township.
Mitigation credit means a unit of value based on the wetlands created, restored, or preserved within a mitigation bank that may be purchased from the township pursuant to this article.
Out-of-kind mitigation means the replacement of unavoidably lost wetland resources with created, restored, or preserved wetlands that are physically or biologically different than the wetlands that were lost. If permitted, out-of-kind mitigation may result in the replacement of different wetland functions than were lost.
Section 2 of Ordinance
Chapter 21, Article II, Section 21-27 is hereby amended to add a new subsection (8) reading as follows:
Section 21-27- Permit Contents.
(1) (Unchanged
(2) [Unchanged]
(3) [Unchanged]
(4) [‘Unchanged]
(5) [Unchanged]
(6) (Unchanged)
(7) (Unchanged]
(8) An indication of any mitigation credits approved for issuance under this article and any conditions imposed in connection with such credits.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Chapter 21, Article II, Section 21-32(c) and (f) are hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 21-32. Mitigation.
(a) [Unchanged]
(b) (Unchanged)
(c) Mitigation shall be designed to remove any impairment to the wetland benefits, to mitigate the impact of All material or otherwise improve the water quality. Mitigation may be designed for the improvement of the existing wetland resources or the creation of row wetland resources to offset wetland resources lost as a result of the proposed project.
(d) [Unchanged)
(e) [Unchanged]
(f) If the board or the director, as the case may be, determines that it is practical to replace the wetland resource values which will be unavoidably impacted, the following criteria shall be utilized when reviewing the applicant’s mitigation proposal:
1) Mitigation shall be provided onsite where practical and beneficial to the wetland resources.
2) If onsite mitigation is not practical and beneficial to the wetland resources, mitigation shall be provided in the immediate vicinity of the permitted activity where practical and beneficial to wetland resources or under Section 21-35. When possible, such off-site mitigation means within the same watershed within the Township as the location of the proposed project.
3) Only when it has been determined by the board or director, as the case may be, that mitigation as specified in subparagraph (1) and (2), above, would be inappropriate and impractical may mitigation be considered elsewhere.
4) Any proposal shall assure That, upon completion, there will be no net loss to the wetland resources.
5) The proposal shall give consideration to replacement of the predominant functional values lost within the impacted wetland..
Section 4 of Ordinance
Chapter 21, Article II is hereby amended to add Sections 21-32 and 21-33 to read as follows:
Sec- 21-33 Mitigation Within the Mitigation Bank.
(a) The township has constructed a mitigation bank located in the Southwest 1/4- of Section 27 and the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28 of the township in order to promote and in furtherance of the findings, intent and purposes of this article by making available an alternative wetland mitigation option, subject to the regulations of this article, Use of the mitigation bank is not intended to permit the destruction of entire areas of wetlands. Rather, use of the mitigation bank is only intended to offset the physical and biological functions that are lost as a result of wetland impacts that would be otherwise permissible under this article.
(b) The purchase and use of mitigation credits from the mitigation bank may be permitted in accordance with this section. Copies of all permit applications under this article that involve the purchase and use of mitigation credits shall be forwarded to the township supervisor.
(c) Mitigation by the purchase of mitigation bank credits shall be permissible only in an instance where the director or board, as the case may be, determines, in consultation with the township engineer, planner, and wetlands consultant, that
(1) MItigation credits in the township mitigation bank are available;
(2) Mitigation is permissible under section 21-32(a);
(3) Mitigation as specified in section 21-32(t)(1) and (2) is inappropriate, impractical and not essential to fulfilling the intent and purposes of this article;
(4) The wetland at issue is not regulated by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources;
(5) The applicant has taken all feasible and prudent steps to avoid the loss of on- site wetland resources and has used all practical means to minimize impacts to wetlands;
(6) The mitigation credits will be used for in-kind mitigation, unless it is determined that out-of-kind mitigation provides a greater benefit to the wetland resources within the township; and
(7) The mitigation credits from the township mitigation bark are not intended and shall not be used to support, enable or facilitate a development or Use of property that is of a higher density or intensity as a result of the use of the mitigation credits, when a lower density or less intense use or development of the property is permitted. under the township zoning ordinance without the mitigation.
(d) If it is determined that mitigation by war of purchasing mitigation credits is permissible under subsection (c), above, the amount of mitigation credits required in connection with the proposed activity or project shall be determined based upon a mitigation ratio (e.g.. if the mitigation ratio is .found to be 2:1, then two acres of mitigation credits must be purchased for every one acre of wetlands destroyed as a result of the activity or project, or fractions thereof), The mitigation ratio appropriate to the proposed project or activity shall be determined by the director or board, as the case may be, in consultation with the township engineer and. wetlands consultant, upon consideration of the following factors:
(1) Size of habitat type impacted;
(2) Predominant vegetation of impacted wetland (i.e. submerged, floating, persistent, emergent, scrub/shrub or forested wetland etc),
(3) Assessment of the overall functional duality of the impacted wetland;
(4) Soil analysis;
(5) Qualitative analysis comparing the quality of the impacted and destroyed wetland areas with the quality of the mitigation bank; and
(6) The ratio of wetlands mitigated by the purchase of wetland bank credits to wetlands lost shall not be less then 1:1 under any circumstance,
(e) Prior to the sale of any mitigation credit. the per-credit charge for mitigation credits shall be established by a Township Board of Trustees resolution on the basis of the township’s costs to establish the mitigation bank acid its reasonably anticipated costs to perpetually monitor, maintain arid preserve the mitigation bank. The per-credit charge may be modified from time to time by resolution of the Township Board in its discretion. In the Township Board’s discretion, charges for mitigation credits may be waived for public

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road., Clarkston, Mr 48346 to hear the following cases:
Case #04-0032 Troy and Nicole Rusnell, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 5′ TO CONSTRUCT DETACHED GARAGE ON NON CONFORMING LOT Or RECORD
Drayton Rd., Lot 133, R-1A
Drayton Heights Subdivision 08-34-127-041
Case #04-0033 Matt Bechtold, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 60 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT DETACHED GARAGE SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH CONVERTING EXISTING GARAGE INTO LIVING SPACE
Georgetown Ct., Lot 123, R- 1 A
Waterford Hill Manor No. 1
08-32-403-o r s
Case #04-0034 Donald Marietta, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 9′ AND REAR YARD SETBACK OF 9′ FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURE ALREADY CONSTRUCTED
Chanto Dr., Lot 48, R-1A
Spring Lake Estates No. 2
08-3 3-204-010
Case #04-0035 Samuel and Gayle Whatley, Petitioners
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 37′ FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION
Indianwood Dr, and Eston Rd.., R- I C
08-01,326-011.
Case #04-0036 Rebecca Frye, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE Or 15′ FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY TO CONSTRUCT NEW HOME
Eston Rd.., Parcel B, R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club Subdivision
08-12-402-016
Case #04-0037 Sandra Bailey, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO LIVE IN EXISTING HOME WHILE CONSTRUCTING NEW HOME PLUS SIZE VARIANCE OF 75 SQ FT NEEDED FOR POLE BARN TO BB CONSTRUCTED BEFORE NEW HOME (EXISTING DETACHED GARAGE TO REMAIN)
Piste Knob Rd., R-1R
08-10-278-009
Case #04-0038 Paul Wilmot, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY IN COMBINATION WITH CASE #04-0039 (LACKS FRONTAGE ON PUBLIC ROAD, WIDTH TO DEPTH, AND SIZE OF ACCESSORY STRUCTURE)
Clarkston Rd., R-1A
08-21-251-022
Case #04-0039 George Lang, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO EFFECTUATE SPLITTING OF PROPERTY IN COMBINATION WIT14 CASE #04-003$ (LACKS FRONTAGE ON PUBLIC ROAD, WIDTH TO DEPTH)
Clarkston Rd.., R- IA
08-21-251-023
Case #04-0040 Jeanne Schairer, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT NEW
HOME AND USE EXISTING HOME AS A PERSONAL ART
STUDIO
Pine Knob Rd., R-1R
08-26-200-002
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY DE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan. B. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director

SPRING CLEAN-UP & HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
COLLECTION DAY
Spring Clean-Up Days are May 15 and May 22, 2004
Hazardous Waste Collection Day is in May 22, 2004
Charter Township of independence
6050 Flemings Lake Road
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Call DPW at 248-025-8222 for further details

SPRING CLEAN-UP FEE SCHEDULE
May 15 and May 22, 2004
Automobile $ 5.00
Auto with single axle trailer 10.00
Pickup truck or van 10.00
Pickup truck with single axle trailer25.00
Flatbed single axle truck 25.00
FREON REMOVAL 15.00 per unit
TIRES (limit of 10) $1 – $5 per tire
(rims must be removed from large tires)
WE DO NOT ACCEPT
brush*
grass compost of any kind garbage
fuel oil drums/barrels/tanks leaves
propane cylinders bricks
railroad ties with tar sealers concrete
any type of vehicle automobiles
large loads of shingles
NO COMMERCIAL VEHICLES WILL BE ALLOWED
*NOTE: In the past brush has been accepted on these household days, however we will no longer allow brush on Clean-Up Days.
Electronics, Appliances, and Computer Collection
May 22, 2004
Computer CPU $3.00
Computer Monitor $3.00
Computer Printer $3.00
Computer Scanner $3.00
Hard Drive Erased $3.00
Hard Drive Destroyed $10.00
All other appliances, electronics, electric tools are at no charge.
HAZARDOUS WASTE FEE SCHEDULE
May 22, 2004
Based on gallons, pounds or items
1-5 $ 3
6-10 $ 5
11-15 $10
16-20 $15
21-25 $20
26-30 $25
over 30 $30
Clarkston Residents flat $45
HAZARDOUS WASTE WE ACCEPT
KITCHEN/BATHROOM
floor care products
furniture polish
scouring powder
spot/stain removers
grout sealer/primer
aerosol cans
nail polish
oven cleaner
chlorine bleach
toilet cleaner
mothballs
mercury thermometers
WORKSHOP
paint/oil/latex
or water based primer
glue/solvent based
wood stain & preservative
household batteries
fiberglass epoxy
carpet cleaner
turpentine
varnish
mineral spirits
photographic chemicals
lighter fluid
upholstery cleaner
GARAGE
antifreeze
metal polish
kerosene
gasoline
brake fluid
fuel oil
engine cleaners
GARDEN
bug spray
weed killer
herbicides
ant & roach powder
fly strips
insecticides
HAZARDOUS WASTE WE CANNOT ACCEPT
explosives
ammunition
commercial or industrial wastes
smoke detectors
radioactive material

Township board agenda: DATE: May 4, 2004
7:30 p.m.
township library
DATE: May 4, 2004
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Opening Statements and Correspondence
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Forum-Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda limiting their comments to not more than three minutes.
7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes-April 20, 2004
b. Approval of Purchase Orders
c. Approval of Accounts Payable Check Run
Unfinished Business
1. Proposed Ordinance Amendement Regarding Offensive Noises
2. Fire Millage Proposals
3. Second Reading and Adoption of Wetland Ordinance Amendements
New Business
1. Senior Center Discussion
2. Permission to Purchase RFID Tags – Library
Items removed from Consent Agenda for action or discussion will be moved to the last item under Unfinished Business.
Only those matters that are listed on the agenda are to be considered for action. A majority vote of the Board members may add or delete an agenda item.

Synopsis taken by the township board
the charter township of independence
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Present: Kelly, Polidan, Rosso, Stuart, Wagner, Wenger
Absent: McCrary, Travis
There is a quorum.
1. Approval of the Agenda as submitted.
2. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended.
Approval of Minutes of April 6, 2004.
Approval of Purchase Orders in the amount of $430,912,52.
Approval of A.P. Check Run in the amount of $611,739.05.
3. Approved motion to award three-year contract for Household Hazardous Waste to Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. for 2004-2006.
4. Approved motion to table the discussion Regarding Amendment to Offensive Noise Ordinance.
5. Approved motion authorizing the Supervisor to sign the License and Conditions for 2004 Second and Third Stage Outdoor Gatherings at DTE Energy Music Theatre.
6. Approved motion to authorize purchase of GPS Tracking System – OCSD.
7. Approved motion of First REading of an Amendment to the Liquor Control Ordinance.
8. Approved motion granting increase to the Township’s sanitary sewer usage rate from $57 to $58 per quarter and a decrease in the industrial Surcharge rate effective July 15, 2004.
9. Approved motion authorizing the First REading of an Amendment to the Wetland Ordinance.
10. Approved motion to table the Fire Millage Proposals until May 2, 2004.
11. Approved motion to adjourn at 9:20 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joan E. McCrary
Published 4/28/04 Township Clerk

Proposed ordinance amendment regarding offensive noises
Meeting: Township Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Date: May 4, 2004
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road
Independence Township, MI
please take notice that at its above regular meeting, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees will consider amending Chapter 8, Article V, Section 8-87(a)(8) of the Township’s Code of Ordinances, to amend provisions regarding offensive noises created by certain recreational vehicles.
The ordinance amendment under consideration would make it a civil infraction for persons to operate recreational equipment, such as snowmobiles, dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles, off road vehicles, and the like, within a certain distance of residential uses, churches, hospitals and schools, subject to certain exceptions which may include the following: oeprating such vehicles on the improved portions of public roads in a lawful manner; where the owners of the residential, church, hospital and schools within such distance give their permission for such activities; or when such operation is limited in terms of the number of recreational vehicles being operated and/or limits on the time of day when such activities can occur. The ordinance is not at this time in a final form for adoption, and, if adopted, it may include less than all of the above provisions or additional provisions. This notice is intended only to provide a very general outline of the possible regualtions that the Township is considering. The Township is providing this notice for the purpose of inviting the public to attend the meeting and provide comment.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
By: JOAN McCRARY, CLERK

At a regular meeting of the Township Board held on April 20, 2004 the Board authorized a First Reading of an Ordinance ,Amendment to Chapter 21 as follows:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 21 OF THE TOWNSHIP CODE OF ‘ME CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE TO PROVIDE FOR AN ALTERNATIVE MITIGATION FOR THE LOSS Or TOWNSHIP REGULATED WETLANDS THROUGH THE PURCHASE OF MITIGATION CREDITS FROM A TOWNSHIP WETLAND MITIGATION BANK.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE TOWNSHIP CODE
Section I of Ordinance
Chapter 21, Article II; Section 21-16 is hereby amended to amend the definitions of “Board” and “DNR”, and to add the following additional definitions of words and phrases to be inserted alphabetically in Section 21-16:
Board shall mean the Independence Township Planning Commission, sitting as the wetlands board under this article.
Department and Department of Planning and Building Department shall meant the Township Building, Planning and Zoning Department.
Director shall mean the director of the Township Building, Planning and. Zoning Department.
DNR and Department of Natural Resources shall mean the Michigan Department of Natural Resources or the Michigan Department of Environmental. Quality, whichever department has jurisdiction over the review and issuance of permits under -the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, being Public Act 451 of 1994, as amended from time to time.
In-kind mitigation means replacement of. unavoidably lost wetland resources with created, restored or preserved wetland’s of. a similar physical/biological type, with the goal of replacing as fully as possible the functions of the lost wetlands.
Mitigation bank means a township site where wetlands have been restored, created. and/or preserved expressly for the purpose of making available compensatory mitigation, in the township’s discretion under township ordinances, for the loss of wetlands at another location. The township mitigation bank shall be. maintained for such purposes in perpetuity. The wetlands in a mitigation bank are quantified as mitigation credits) that. are available for use by the township or other,, pursuant to this article, to compensate for unavoidable impacts on wetland resources that are regulated solely by the township.
Mitigation credit means a unit of value based on the wetlands created, restored, or preserved within a mitigation bank that may be purchased from the township pursuant to this article.
Out-of-kind mitigation means the replacement of unavoidably lost wetland resources with created, restored, or preserved wetlands that are physically or biologically different than the wetlands that were lost. If permitted, out-of-kind mitigation may result in the replacement of different wetland functions than were lost.
Section 2 of Ordinance
Chapter 21, Article II, Section 21-27 is hereby amended to add a new subsection (8) reading as follows:
Section 21-27- Permit Contents.
(1) (Unchanged
(2) [Unchanged]
(3) [Unchanged]
(4) [‘Unchanged]
(5) [Unchanged]
(6) (Unchanged)
(7) (Unchanged]
(8) An indication of any mitigation credits approved for issuance under this article and any conditions imposed in connection with such credits.
Section 3 of Ordinance
Chapter 21, Article II, Section 21-32(c) and (f) are hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 21-32. Mitigation.
(a) [Unchanged]
(b) (Unchanged)
(c) Mitigation shall be designed to remove any impairment to the wetland benefits, to mitigate the impact of All material or otherwise improve the water quality. Mitigation may be designed for the improvement of the existing wetland resources or the creation of row wetland resources to offset wetland resources lost as a result of the proposed project.
(d) [Unchanged)
(e) [Unchanged]
(f) If the board or the director, as the case may be, determines that it is practical to replace the wetland resource values which will be unavoidably impacted, the following criteria shall be utilized when reviewing the applicant’s mitigation proposal:
1) Mitigation shall be provided onsite where practical and beneficial to the wetland resources.
2) If onsite mitigation is not practical and beneficial to the wetland resources, mitigation shall be provided in the immediate vicinity of the permitted activity where practical and beneficial to wetland resources or under Section 21-35. When possible, such off-site mitigation means within the same watershed within the Township as the location of the proposed project.
3) Only when it has been determined by the board or director, as the case may be, that mitigation as specified in subparagraph (1) and (2), above, would be inappropriate and impractical may mitigation be considered elsewhere.
4) Any proposal shall assure That, upon completion, there will be no net loss to the wetland resources.
5) The proposal shall give consideration to replacement of the predominant functional values lost within the impacted wetland..
Section 4 of Ordinance
Chapter 21, Article II is hereby amended to add Sections 21-32 and 21-33 to read as follows:
Sec- 21-33 Mitigation Within the Mitigation Bank.
(a) The township has constructed a mitigation bank located in the Southwest 1/4- of Section 27 and the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28 of the township in order to promote and in furtherance of the findings, intent and purposes of this article by making available an alternative wetland mitigation option, subject to the regulations of this article, Use of the mitigation bank is not intended to permit the destruction of entire areas of wetlands. Rather, use of the mitigation bank is only intended to offset the physical and biological functions that are lost as a result of wetland impacts that would be otherwise permissible under this article.
(b) The purchase and use of mitigation credits from the mitigation bank may be permitted in accordance with this section. Copies of all permit applications under this article that involve the purchase and use of mitigation credits shall be forwarded to the township supervisor.
(c) Mitigation by the purchase of mitigation bank credits shall be permissible only in an instance where the director or board, as the case may be, determines, in consultation with the township engineer, planner, and wetlands consultant, that
(1) MItigation credits in the township mitigation bank are available;
(2) Mitigation is permissible under section 21-32(a);
(3) Mitigation as specified in section 21-32(t)(1) and (2) is inappropriate, impractical and not essential to fulfilling the intent and purposes of this article;
(4) The wetland at issue is not regulated by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources;
(5) The applicant has taken all feasible and prudent steps to avoid the loss of on- site wetland resources and has used all practical means to minimize impacts to wetlands;
(6) The mitigation credits will be used for in-kind mitigation, unless it is determined that out-of-kind mitigation provides a greater benefit to the wetland resources within the township; and
(7) The mitigation credits from the township mitigation bark are not intended and shall not be used to support, enable or facilitate a development or Use of property that is of a higher density or intensity as a result of the use of the mitigation credits, when a lower density or less intense use or development of the property is permitted. under the township zoning ordinance without the mitigation.
(d) If it is determined that mitigation by war of purchasing mitigation credits is permissible under subsection (c), above, the amount of mitigation credits required in connection with the proposed activity or project shall be determined based upon a mitigation ratio (e.g.. if the mitigation ratio is .found to be 2:1, then two acres of mitigation credits must be purchased for every one acre of wetlands destroyed as a result of the activity or project, or fractions thereof), The mitigation ratio appropriate to the proposed project or activity shall be determined by the director or board, as the case may be, in consultation with the township engineer and. wetlands consultant, upon consideration of the following factors:
(1) Size of habitat type impacted;
(2) Predominant vegetation of impacted wetland (i.e. submerged, floating, persistent, emergent, scrub/shrub or forested wetland etc),
(3) Assessment of the overall functional duality of the impacted wetland;
(4) Soil analysis;
(5) Qualitative analysis comparing the quality of the impacted and destroyed wetland areas with the quality of the mitigation bank; and
(6) The ratio of wetlands mitigated by the purchase of wetland bank credits to wetlands lost shall not be less then 1:1 under any circumstance,
(e) Prior to the sale of any mitigation credit. the per-credit charge for mitigation credits shall be established by a Township Board of Trustees resolution on the basis of the township’s costs to establish the mitigation bank acid its reasonably anticipated costs to perpetually monitor, maintain arid preserve the mitigation bank. The per-credit charge may be modified from time to time by resolution of the Township Board in its discretion. In the Township Board’s discretion, charges for mitigation credits may be waived for public improvement and township construction projects that are partially or fully funded by the township.
(f) No permit approved under this article on the basis of the applicant purchasing mitigation credits from the mitigation bank shall be effective or issued until payment of all charges applicable to such, mitigation credits has been made in full to the township.
(g) If a permit is issued that includes the purchase of mitigation credits from the township’s mitigation bank, in addition to any other conditions stated in such permit, it shall be a condition of the sale of such mitigation credits that the credits shall not be used to support, enable pr facilitate a development or use of property that is of a higher density or intensity as a result of the use of. the mitigation credits, when a lower density or less intense use or development of the property is permitted under the township zoning ordinance without the mitigation. It shall be a further condition that, in the event the township, in its discretion, determines that such an improper use of the mitigation credits or an attempt to use the mitigation credits in such manner has occurred, the mitigation credits shall revert back to the mitigation bank and the permit shall be void and a nullity. A written agreement may be required by the township, in its discretion, with respect to mitigation under this section.
Sec. 21-34. Administration of Mitigation Bank.
The mitigation bank shall be managed, monitored and maintained by the Township Supervisor through the department and in consultation with the Township engineer and wetlands consultant. The Township Supervisor shalt maintain a record of the total number of mitigation credits generated, available and sold within the mitigation bank, and the names and addresses of those who have purchased credits. The Supervisor shall inform the director and/or board of the amount of available mitigation credits upon receiving an application pursuant to section 21-33(b).
Sec. 21-35. Unlawful Use of Mitigation Credits.
It shall be unlawful for any person or entity to use mitigation credits to support, enable or facilitate a development or use of property that is of a higher density or intensity as a, result of the use of the mitigation credits, when a lower density or less intense use or development of this property is permitted under the township zoning ordinance without the mitigation.
Section 5 of Ordinance
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordinance full force and effect.
Section 6 of Ordinance
If one or more sections, provisions, phrases or words of this ordinance are declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, provisions, phrases and words of this ordinance, which shall continue in full force and effect, and to this a’d, this ordinance is declared to be severable.
Section 7 of Ordinance
All proceedings pending and all rights and the liabilities existing, acquired or incurred at the time this ordinance takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they are commenced.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, May 5, 2004 at 7:30 pm at the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston., M1 48346 to hear the following cases;
Case #04-0024 William Flynn, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 30′ TO CONSTRUCT DETACHED GARAGE ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Whipple Lake Rd., Lots 23 & 24, R-1R
Supervisor’s Plat No. 7
08-11-100-029
Case #04-0025 Kathleen Martin, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 40′, SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 35′, AND SIZE
VARIANCE OF 175 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION ON
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
Waldon Rd., R-1R
08-26-200-044
Case #04-0026 Kenneth and Susan Krass, Petitioners
APPLICANTS REQUEST SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 4″ AND SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 1′ 4″ TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION TO DETACHED GARAGE ON NON CONFORMING LOT OF RECORD
Ennismore Dr., Lot 2, R-1A
Oakland Ridge Subdivision
08-34-452-021
Case #04-0027 Rite-Way Building & Development L.L.C., Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 22′ FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY TO CONSTRUCT NEW HOME
Eston Rd., R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club Sub, Lots 3, 4 & 5 Blk 22 also amended plat of Lots 1-5 and vac part of. Chippewa Dr. Sunny Beach Country Club No 1, Lot 17 and Lots 3 & 4
08-12-402-015
Case #04-0028 Rite-Way Building & Development L.L.C., Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 22′ FROM FUTURE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY TO CONSTRUCT NEW HOME AND 2ND FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE OF 10′
Eston Rd,, R-1A
Sunny Beach Country Club Sub, Lots 10 to 13
Sunny Beach Country Club Sub No 1, Lots 13-16
08-12-402-017
Case #04-0029 Eric Andersen, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE VARIANCE OF 780 SQ FT TO CONSTRUCT DETACHED GARAGE SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH NEW HOME AND ATTACHED GARAGE
Oakmont Drive, Lot 23, R-1C
Oakmont of Clarkston
08-12-176-010
Case #04-0030 Steven Laser, Representative for The Kroger Company, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS SIZE’ VARIANCE OF 40 SQ FT FOR
TOTAL SIGNAGE (3 WALL SIGNS) PLUS 4′ 9″, HEIGHT
VARIANCE FOR THE KROGER WALL SIGN
Sashabaw Rd., C-2
Krogers
08-27-400-029
Case #04-0031 Oakland Shores Development, Petitioner
APPLICANT REQUESTS VARIANCE TO ALLOW PRIVATE ROAD
Meyers Rd., (Bayshore Drive) Outlot A, R-1A
Kleinsteuber Subdivision of Outlot A, Lake Oakland Hills (Bay Shores)
08-34-476-001
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUESTS MAY BE EXAMINED at the Independence Township Building Department during regular hours each day, Monday through Friday until the date of the Public Hearing. For Further Information call (248) 625-8111.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan E. McCrary,
Township Clerk
Beverly A. McElmeel
Director