CLOSE OF REGISTRATION for JUNE 17, 2003 SPECIAL GENERAL ELECTION
To the Qualified Electors of Orion Township, Oakland County, Michigan:
Notice is hereby given that Monday, May 19, 2003 is the last day to register to vote or change your address for the June 17, 2003 Special General Election for Oakland County Commissioner, District 3, including Orion and Oakland Townships.
If you are not currently registered to vote or have changed your address in Orion Township,
please note the following locations and times for voter registration listed in this notice. Qualified electors may register to vote or change their address in one of the following manners:
In person:
? At the Orion Township Clerk’s office, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or at the office of any County Clerk during normal business hours;
? At any of the Secretary of State branch offices located throughout the State during normal business hours;
? At the specified agency for clients receiving services through the Family Independence Agency, the Department of Community Health, Michigan Jobs Commission, and some offices of the Commission for the Blind;
? At the military recruitment offices for persons enlisting in the armed forces.
By mail:
? By obtaining and completing a Mail-In Voter Registration Application at the Township Clerk’s office or at the Orion Township Library, 825 Joslyn Rd., (693-3000) and forwarding it to the election official directed on the application by the close of registration deadline. Mail-in voter registration applications may be obtained by contacting:
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
2525 Joslyn Road
Lake Orion, Michigan 48360
(248) 391-0304, ext. 104
Note: A person who registers to vote by mail is required to vote in person the first time unless they have previously voted in person in Orion Township or are at least 60 years of age or are disabled.
Publish: 5/7/03 & 5/14/03

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2003 AT 8:00 P.M. IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE ORION TOWNSHIP HALL, 2525 JOSLYN ROAD, LAKE ORION, MICHIGAN, 48360, ON THE FOLLOWING MATTER:
PC-2003-20, BATTAGLIA SPECIAL LAND USE, LOCATED AT 4291 S. LAPEER ROAD, THE SITE IS ZONED LI-2 (LIMITED INDUSTRIAL 2). THE APPLICANT, ANTHONY BATTAGLIA, IS PROPOSING A RESTAURANT AND BOCCI BALL COURTS. SIDWELL # 09-35-200-008.
IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND, YOU MAY SEND CORRESPONDENCE TO THE ORION TOWNSHIP HALL, ADDRESSED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION, TO EXPRESS YOUR CONCERNS. A COPY OF THE SPECIAL LAND USE REQUEST IS ON FILE IN THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT AND MAY BE EXAMINED DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, UNTIL THE DATE OF THE HEARING.
JOHN STEIMEL, CHAIRMAN
PLANNING COMMISSION
JILL D. BASTIAN
TOWNSHIP CLERK

REGULAR MEETING,
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2003
Called regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
All members present, except Fetzer.
Approved payment of bills in amount of $95,113.75.
Approved Agenda as amended.
Approved Consent Agenda, as presented.
Approved minutes of January 21, 2003 regular meeting, as submitted.
Re-appointed Niles Olsen and Susan Popelier to Board of Review for 2-year terms expiring December 31, 2004.
Postponed consideration of amendments to Personnel Policy regarding employee use of Township vehicles until February 18, 2003 meeting.
Held First Reading of proposed Uniform Traffic Code 2002 Edition Adoption Ordinance and directed Clerk to publish for Second Reading and possible adoption at the February 18, 2003 meeting.
Held First Reading of proposed State Vehicle Code Adoption Ordinance and directed Clerk to publish for Second Reading and possible adoption at the February 18, 2003 meeting.
Held First Reading of proposed Retail Fraud Ordinance Amendment and directed Clerk to publish for Second Reading and possible adoption at the February 18, 2003 meeting.
Postponed consideration of Township Personnel Needs Analysis until February 18, 2003 meeting.
Adopted resolution to set hearing for Highlander #2 Chloride Special Assessment Roll for 8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 3, 2003.
Authorized advertisement for purchase and installation of three (3) permanently mounted standby generators at three (3) sanitary sewer lift station locations, as designated.
Authorized Supervisor to notify Road Commission for Oakland County in writing that Orion Township will be participating in 2003 Tri-Party Program, of which Township will be responsible for 1/3 funding ($47,799), with designated monies to be used as follows: Heights Road Project and Indianwood/Baldwin/Coats Roundabout Project.
Postponed consideration of Buckhorn Lake Overflow Outlet Easement until future meeting.
Approved solicitation request from Yvonne Dudley, for distribution of flyers on Saturday, February 15, 2003 and collection of donations on Friday, February 21, 2003 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., by local teens through World Vision to benefit Orion/Oxford FISH, and waived provisions of Ord. 95, as non-profit organization.
Approved request from Orion War Memorial, Inc. for name change from Orion War Memorial to Orion Veterans Memorial.
Adopted Resolution to Commemorate 50 Years of Marriage: Doug & Dolores Brown, as presented.
Received and filed DEQ Permit Application Notice: File No. 03-63-0011-P, by Susan and Michael Campbell, to place 120 cubic yards of fill on property on Overlake Drive within 4,500 sq. ft. of wetland for construction of home and six (6) foot wide walkway to gain access to Long Lake.
Held Second Reading and adopted PC-2002-41, Text Amendments to Ord. 78, Zoning Ordinance, regarding Safety Path Regulations, as published.
Held Second Reading and adopted text amendments to Ordinance 97, Safety Path Regulation, as amended.
Held Second Reading and adopted proposed new Parks and Recreation Ordinance, as presented, and directed Clerk to publish adopted ordinance in full.
Postponed adoption of Township Gifts Policy, pending review of proposed amendments by Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee.
Postponed action on Union Church steelwork until February 18, 2003, to receive additional RFQ.
Granted conditional approval for PC-99-69(2), Indianwood Road Condos PUD eligibility and Concept Plan, date-stamped December 13, 2002, as amended, for following reasons: road connection to Fernhurst; participation in SAD’s for road and water, with PUD approval contingent upon SAD approvals; staging area for Polly Ann Trail; further, to direct comments from meeting be forwarded to Planning Commission for consideration during next phases of PUD approval process.
Authorized 2003 Household Hazardous Waste Day event on Saturday, May 10, 2003 at Eagle Valley landfill and joint contract with Onyx Environmental, Oakland Township, and Orion Township, at $54.00 per vehicle and entities named as “additional insured” by Onyx, as waste generator, with budget adjusted to $12,500, if necessary.
Authorized participation in Clinton River Watershed Council (CRWC) Proposal, with regard to Public Education Plan of Stormwater Management Phase II Permit requirements, at cost not to exceed $19,900 total, for four (4) years of commitment.
Received and filed DEQ Application for Permit to Construct Solid Waste Disposal Facility (14-acre expansion), at Eagle Valley landfill site, 600 W. Silverbell, Facility ID: 63-000026; requested evening public hearing on matter; and directed Clerk to provide written comments to DEQ prior to end of 120-day comment period on April 16, 2003, with reference to comments made at DEQ public hearing earlier in 2002 regarding this matter.
Authorized requesting RFP’s for environmental consultant to oversee construction on Eagle Valley landfill site.
Postponed HVAC System Report to future meeting.
Adjourned meeting at 11:00 p.m.
Gerald A. Dywasuk, Supervisor
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish 02.05.03

ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 78-165
AMENDMENT TO ORD. 78, ZONING ORDINANCE
ARTICLES V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVIII, XIX, XX, XXI, XXII, XXIII, XXIV, XXV AND XXVII
SECTIONS 5.06, 6.06, 7.05(M), 8.04(M), 9.05(N), 10.05(M), 11.04(O), 12.04(N), 13.05(M), 14.05(N), 15.05(M), 16.04(N), 17.05(N), 18.04(N), 19.03(N), 20.04(N), 21.04(N), 22.04(N), 23.05(N), 24.06(M), 25.04(N) AND 27.05(D)
SAFETY PATH REGULATION
The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Monday, February 3, 2003, held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, adopted an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 78, Articles V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVIII, XIX, XX, XXI, XXII, XXIII, XXIV, XXV, and XXVII, for the Charter Township of Orion, Michigan; changing the text in Sections 5.06, 6.06, 7.05(M), 8.04(M), 9.05(N), 10.05(M), 11.04(O), 12.04(N), 13.05(M), 14.05(N), 15.05(M), 16.04(N), 17.05(N), 18.04(N), 19.03(N), 20.04(N), 21.04(N), 22.04(N), 23.05(N), 24.06(M), 25.04(N) regarding the requirements for safety path construction, and Section 27.05(D) concerning construction of a fence or wall near a safety path; providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances and portions thereof; and providing an effective date.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION ORDAINS:
SECTION 1 of Ordinance
Pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Township Planning and Zoning Act as amended, pursuant to all applicable provisions of law, Articles V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVIII, XIX, XX, XXI, XXII, XXIII, XXIV, XXV, and XXVII, and Sections 5.06, 6.06, 7.05(M), 8.04(M), 9.05(N), 10.05(M), 11.04(O), 12.04(N), 13.05(M), 14.05(N), 15.05(M), 16.04(N), 17.05(N), 18.04(N), 19.03(N), 20.04(N), 21.04(N), 22.04(N), 23.05(N), 24.06(M), 25.04(N) and 27.05(D) are amended by placing the hereinafter described language in the Article as follows:
Section 5.06 – Safety Path and Sidewalk Requirements
Construction of safety paths for pedestrian use and use by non-motorized vehicles shall be required of all developers in conjunction with the development of parcels in this zoning district. The safety paths shall conform to the specifications outlined in Section 27.06 and Ordinance 97. The sidewalks shall conform to the requirements of Ordinance 97.
Section 6.06 – Safety Path and Sidewalk Requirements
Construction of safety paths for pedestrian use and use by non-motorized vehicles shall be required of all developers in conjunction with the development of parcels in this zoning district. The safety paths shall conform to the specifications outlined in Section 27.06 and Ordinance 97. The sidewalks shall conform to the requirements of Ordinance 97.
Section 7.05 – Required Conditions
M. General
1. [unchanged]
2. Sidewalks
c. Sidewalks and secondary walkways constructed pursuant to this section shall otherwise be constructed in accordance with Ordinance 97.
3. Recreation Open Space
e. Safety Paths. Construction of safety paths for pedestrian use and use by non-motorized vehicles shall be required of all developers in conjunction with the development of parcels in this zoning district. The safety paths shall conform to the specifications outlined in Section 27.06(F) and Ordinance 97.
Section 8.04 – Required Conditions
M. General
7. Sidewalks
c. Sidewalks and secondary walkways constructed pursuant to this section shall otherwise be constructed in accordance with Ordinance 97.
10. Safety Paths. Construction of safety paths for pedestrian use and use by non-motorized vehicles shall be required in conjunction with the development of all parcels in this zoning district. The safety paths shall conform to the specifications outlined in Section 27.06(F) and Ordinance 97.
Section 9.05 – Required Conditions
N. Safety Paths. Construction of safety paths for pedestrian use and use by non-motorized vehicles shall be required in conjunction with the development of all parcels in this zoning district. The safety paths shall conform to the specifications outlined in Section 27.06 and Ordinance 97.
Section 10.05 – Required Conditions
M. Safety Paths. Construction of safety paths for pedestrian use and use by non-motorized vehicles shall be required in conjunction with the development of all parcels in this zoning district. The safety paths shall conform to the specifications outlined in Section 27.06 and Ordinance 97.
Section 11.04 – Required Conditions
O. Safety Paths. Construction of safety paths for pedestrian use and use by non-motorized vehicles shall be required in conjunction with the development of all parcels in this zoning district. The safety paths shall conform to the specifications outlined in Section 27.06 and Ordinance 97.
Section 12.04 – Required Conditions
N. Safety Paths. Construction of safety paths for pedestrian use and use by non-motorized vehicles shall be required in conjunction with the development of all parcels in this zoning district. The safety paths shall conform to the specifications outlined in Section 27.06 and Ordinance 97.
Section 13.05 – Required Conditions
M. Safety Paths. Construction of safety paths for pedestrian use and use by non-motorized vehicles shall be required in conjunction with the development of all parcels in this zoning district. The safety paths shall conform to the specifications outlined in Section 27.06 and Ordinance 97.
Section 14.05 – Required Conditions
N. Safety Paths. Construction of safety paths for pedestrian use and use by non-motorized vehicles shall be required in conjunction with the development of all parcels in this zoning district. The safety paths shall conform to the specifications outlined in Section 27.06 and Ordinance 97.
Section 15.05 – Required Conditions
M. Safety Paths. Construction of safety paths for pedestrian use and use by non-motorized vehicles shall be required in conjunction with the development of all parcels in this zoning district. The safety paths shall conform to the specifications outlined in Section 27.06 and Ordinance 97.
Section 16.04 – Required Conditions
N. Safety Paths. Construction of safety paths for pedestrian use and use by non-motorized vehicles shall be required in conjunction with the development of all parcels in this zoning district. The safety paths shall conform to the specifications outlined in Section 27.06 and Ordinance 97.
Section 17.05 – Required Conditions
N. Safety Paths. Construction of safety paths for pedestrian use and use by non-motorized vehicles shall be required in conjunction with the development of all parcels in this zoning district. The safety paths shall conform to the specifications outlined in Section 27.06 and Ordinance 97.
Section 18.04 – Required Conditions
N. Safety Paths. Construction of safety paths for pedestrian use and use by non-motorized vehicles shall be required in conjunction with the development of all parcels in this zoning district. The safety paths shall conform to the specifications outlined in Section 27.06 and Ordinance 97.
Section 19.03 – Required Conditions
N. Safety Paths. Construction of safety paths for pedestrian use and use by non-motorized vehicles shall be required in conjunction with the development of all parcels in this zoning district. The safety paths shall conform to the specifications outlined in Section 27.06 and Ordinance 97.
Section 20.04 – Required Conditions
N. Safety Paths. Construction of safety paths for pedestrian use and use by non-motorized vehicles shall be required in conjunction with the development of all parcels in this zoning district. The safety paths shall conform to the specifications outlined in Section 27.06 and Ordinance 97.
Section 21.04 – Required Conditions
N. Safety Paths. Construction of safety paths for pedestrian use and use by non-motorized vehicles shall be required in conjunction with the development of all parcels in this zoning district. The safety paths shall conform to the specifications outlined in Section 27.06 and Ordinance 97.
Section 22.04 – Required Conditions
N. Safety Paths. Construction of safety paths for pedestrian use and use by non-motorized vehicles shall be required in conjunction with the development of all parcels in this zoning district. The safety paths shall conform to the specifications outlined in Section 27.06 and Ordinance 97.
Section 23.05 – Required Conditions
N. Safety Paths. Construction of safety paths for pedestrian use and use by non-motorized vehicles shall be required in conjunction with the development of all parcels in this zoning district. The safety paths shall conform to the specifications outlined in Section 27.06 and Ordinance 97.
Section 24.06 – Required Conditions
M. Safety Paths. Construction of safety paths for pedestrian use and use by non-motorized vehicles shall be required in conjunction with the development of all parcels in this zoning district. The safety paths shall conform to the specifications outlined in Section 27.06 and Ordinance 97.
Section 25.04 – Required Conditions
N. Safety Paths. Construction of safety paths for pedestrian use and use by non-motorized vehicles shall be required in conjunction with the development of all parcels in this zoning district. The safety paths shall conform to the specifications outlined in Section 27.06 and Ordinance 97.
Section 27.05 – Landscaping, Fences, and Walls
D. Residential Fence and Wall Regulations.
Where permitted or required in this Ordinance, fences and walls in residential districts shall be subject to the provisions set forth in this section:
1. Lot Enclosures. Fences and walls used to enclose a lot shall be no higher than four (4) feet in height and shall be located on the lot line, unless otherwise required by the Township, due to existing improvements which abut the property line.
SECTION 2 of Ordinance
Amended only as specified above in this Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3 of Ordinance
Any and all criminal or civil proceedings initiated by the Township and pending, and all vested rights on the effective date of this Ordinance, are saved and may be consummated according to the law and ordinance enforced at the time they were commenced.
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 (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 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.
SECTION 5 of Ordinance
The various parts, sections, and clauses of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the Ordinance shall not be affected.
SECTION 6 of Ordinance
This Ordinance shall be published in full in a newspaper of general circulation in the Charter Township of Orion qualified under State law to publish legal notices and shall become effective upon publication, as provided by law.
Copies of the Ordinance are on file in the office of the Township Clerk, 2525 Joslyn, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 02.05.03

ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 97-4
AMENDMENT TO ORD. NO. 97
SAFETY PATH REGULATION,
SAFETY PATHS AND SIDEWALKS
The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Monday, February 3, 2003, held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, adopted an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 97, Safety Path Regulation, as previously amended, for the Charter Township of Orion, Michigan; changing the text in Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 14, and Exhibit 1; adding Sections 8, 9, and 10; and renumbering Sections 8 to 11 as Sections 11 to 14, for the purpose of adding definitions and to provide further provisions with regard to the construction and maintenance of safety paths and sidewalks; providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances and portions thereof; and providing an effective date.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION ORDAINS:
SECTION 1 of Ordinance
The following sections of Ordinance 97, Safety Path Regulation, are amended, as follows. Sections or subsections not referenced are not changed.
Section 2. Purpose
The purpose of this Ordinance shall be:
1) In the consideration and enactment of the Ordinance from which this section derives, the Township Board finds that there are public safety paths which are part of the Township system intended for general public use during times when accumulations of snow and/or ice are not on the safety paths; and, that there are sidewalks that are not part of the Township’s system of safety paths as shown on the official safety path map, maintained by the Township. It is the intent of the Township Board to finance the maintenance and repair of safety paths from the Safety Path Fund, and to finance needed maintenance and repair of sidewalks by special assessment.
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Section 3. Definitions
(A) The following words and phrases, when used in this ordinance, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section:
Condition of Disrepair – Having any one or more of the following characteristics; provided, however, that the existence of any one or more of these characteristics shall not create a presumption or other indication that such characteristics were the cause of any injury or damage which may occur:
(1) Hole – Place where the surface is missing;
(2) Gap – Separation of material proportion on the surface of the safety path or sidewalk itself or between the safety path or sidewalk and the adjacent surface;
(3) Rise or Drop – Abrupt change in grade where one surface vertically separates from an adjacent surface;
(4) Tilt – Incline where the safety path or sidewalk surface has rotated and is no longer oriented in gradient or cross slope;
(5) Swell or Depression – Place where the surface undulates due to uplift or subsidence of underlying materials;
(6) Object or Debris – Obstruction that covers some or all of the surface of the safety path or sidewalk;
(7) Suspension – Object or material hanging over the surface of the sidewalk or safety path below a height of eight and one-half (8.5) feet.
Developer – An owner who is causing property to be developed, except for an owner who is constructing or causing to be constructed a single-family dwelling on a lot in a single-family residential district.
Existing Fixed Object ? An object that cannot be easily moved without the assistance of mechanical tools and/or without causing destruction to the property to which it is attached, including, but not limited to, buildings, driveways, utility poles, and fences.
Owner – A natural person, firm, association, partnership, corporation or other legal entity or combination of them which may hold any ownership interest in land whether recorded or not.
Pathway – For purposes of this Ordinance only, the term “pathway” shall be synonymous with the term “safety path”.
Person – A natural person, firm, association, partnership, corporation or other legal entity.
Road, Public ? A road accepted by dedication or otherwise by the Road Commission for Oakland County.
Safety Path – (See Sidewalk and Safety Path)
Sidewalk and Safety Path shall be synonymous in terms of their basic substantive meaning, being a constructed surface located in a public right-of-way, but separate from any improved portion of a roadway or highway, dedicated primarily for use by pedestrians and persons operating non-motorized vehicles. For purposes of regulation under this Ordinance only, sidewalks and safety paths shall be broken into two (2) sub-classifications, as follows:
(1) A safety path shall mean a certain type of sidewalk constructed for the benefit of the general public in the Township, as shown on the official safety path map maintained by the Township. The use of the term “safety path” itself does not mean, and shall not be construed or relied upon in any way as meaning, that such safety paths are inherently safe or in a safe condition. Instead, the reference to “safety” in the labeling of such paths is nothing other than a reference to the fact that such pathways are typically considered to be safer for pedestrians to use than the improved portions of road on which motor vehicles travel.
(2) Sidewalk shall mean and refer to all other constructed surfaces located in the public right-of-way dedicated primarily for pedestrian usage, not including those sidewalks being referenced above as “safety paths,” and constructed primarily as dedicated pedestrian paths within subdivisions or adjacent to street lots.
Street Lots – One or more lots which are not part of a formally created subdivision, but which are part of a neighborhood where a sidewalk has been constructed to serve the lots within such neighborhood.
Subdivision – The lots, units, and other areas which are part of a development platted under the Michigan Land Division Act (or predecessor Act) or created under the Condominium Act.
(B) Terms not expressly defined above shall have their customary dictionary meanings, taking into consideration the context and intent of this Ordinance.
Section 4. Safety Path Development
This plan shall guide all the development of a system of planned safety paths in the Township and shall be updated from time to time as an amendment to, or in conjunction with, the Master Plan.
Section 5. Safety Path Plan Implementation / Developer’s Responsibilities
A. All developers of property along either side of a public roadway shall construct a pathway when they develop their property, in accordance with the standards outlined in this Ordinance.
B. In lieu of constructing the pathway, and only with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Safety Path Advisory Committee and approval of the Township Board, a developer may be allowed to pay to the Township a sum of money equivalent to the actual cost of construction of the path, including permit, engineering, and inspection fees. Except as otherwise provided below, the actual cost of construction, including fees, shall be determined by the Township Engineer, and shall be based on recent bids received by the Township for similar types of path construction. The Township Board, upon recommendation of the Safety Path Advisory Committee, may accept a lesser amount of money from a developer only in the situation where the developer’s respective section of safety path is either not included in the Safety Path Master Plan, or deemed to be not necessary by the Safety Path Advisory Committee and Planning Commission.
C. Unless the Township Board has allowed a developer to pay a sum of money to the Township in lieu of constructing a pathway under Subsection 5(B), construction of the safety path shall be completed for each phase (if applicable) prior to the issuance of a final Certificate of Occupancy for any building structure located on the parcel in which the safety path is to be located. The developer shall be responsible for securing all necessary permits, paying all necessary fees, and obtaining necessary inspections from Orion Township, the Road Commission for Oakland County, and/or the Michigan Department of Transportation.
In order to ensure completion of the path, the developer shall deposit cash, an irrevocable letter of credit, or other equivalent security approved by the Township Board in an escrow account, in the amount of the estimated cost of the safety path plus ten percent (10%) to guarantee the completion of such path. The cost estimate shall be approved by the Township Engineer. The escrow amount to be posted by the developer under this subsection shall be in addition to the performance bond required under Subsection 5(E), unless covered by the site performance guarantee per Article XXX, Section 30.11 of Ordinance 78. The escrow amount shall be returned to the developer upon completion of the safety pathway and approval by the Township Engineer and Building Official.
D. Anyone constructing a safety path in Orion Township shall first obtain a permit from the Township, using forms provided by the Township Building Department. A Township review escrow shall be established in accordance with the Schedule of Fees & Escrow Charges, for applicable portions of site plan review, and shall be deposited with the Township along with plan submittal. The permit fee shall be one-half of one (.5%) percent of the construction cost, as agreed upon by the Township Engineer and the developer, but not fewer than One Hundred ($100) Dollars. Also Five Hundred ($500) Dollars shall be placed in escrow, per 1,000 feet of pathway ($500 minimum), toward the anticipated cost of three inspections. Any unused portion of such escrows shall be returned to the developer.
E. In addition to the above construction, permit, and inspection fees, the developer shall place, with the Township, a cash performance bond in the amount of twenty-five percent (25%) of the estimated cost of the safety path construction, as agreed upon by the Township Engineer and the developer, to be placed in the Township’s Safety Path Maintenance Fund and to be held for one (1) year following the final inspection of such path by the Township Engineer. At the expiration of the one (1) year period, the bond will be reimbursed to the developer, provided that no damage has been done to the safety path by construction activities and that the path is in essentially the same condition as it was at the time of final inspection by the Township Engineer.
Section 6. Safety Path Construction Standards
Safety paths shall be constructed according to the following standards and specifications:
A. All construction shall comply with the requirements of the Road Commission for Oakland County where it is feasible and practicable. (See Exhibit 1)
Specifically:
B. All safety paths shall be eight (8) feet in width, and shall be built in accordance with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) guidelines, subject to Subparagraph E, below.
C. Safety paths shall be at least three (3) inches thick and made of asphalt over a four (4) inch aggregate base of 21AA or as approved by the Township Engineer. Existing subgrade must be compacted and treated with soil sterilant.
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E. Where unique and peculiar circumstances are present, such as extreme topography, dense mature trees and/or wetlands, and/or existing fixed objects, the Planning Commission, as a part of the site plan review process, 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 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 agencies shall be obtained by the developer with respect to all variances permitted by the Township.
F. Safety paths shall be constructed within the road right-of-way, one (1) foot off the property line, and three (3) feet from any existing fixed object.
Section 7. Safety Path Maintenance
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B. The developer of real property across which a safety path traverses shall be responsible for the following maintenance:
1. Repair of surface cracks, upheaval, or deterioration.
2. Any damage caused by the elements or any person during the duration of the one (1) year period.
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E. Any person who negligently, intentionally, or maliciously causes damage to the safety path shall be responsible for either one of the following:
1. repair and/or replacement of the affected portion of the safety path, or
2. the cost of repair to the safety path.
Should the responsible person choose to repair and/or replace the safety path, said repair shall be made to the standards in Section 6, within ninety (90) days, weather conditions permitting, following issuance of a Township construction permit.
If the responsible person opts to pay the cost of repair, notice of the actual cost of such repair shall be sent to the responsible person by the Township Clerk, with a demand for payment. If said person fails to pay such costs within thirty (30) days after notice, the Township Board may authorize civil action to collect such costs.
Upon repair and/or replacement of the damaged safety path, the responsible person shall maintain the applicable section of safety path for a period of one (1) year. This requirement may be waived in situations where a minor section of the safety path has been repaired and/or replaced upon petition to the Township Board, based on the recommendation of the Safety Path Advisory Committee.
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G. Removal of Animal Excrement Required.
It shall be unlawful for any owner of a dog or cat to allow or permit such dog or cat to soil, defile, defecate, or to commit any nuisance on a public thoroughfare, sidewalk, passageway, bypass, play area, park or any place where people congregate or walk, or upon public property whatsoever, or upon any private property without permission of the owner of such property unless:
1. Such owner shall immediately remove all droppings deposited by such dog or cat by any sanitary method, and for such purposes shall possess a container of sufficient size to collect and remove the above mentioned droppings and exhibit the container, if requested by any official empowered to enforce this Ordinance; and
2. Such owner shall deposit said droppings or container of droppings in a toilet or a receptacle ordinarily used for garbage and covered by a lid or in an otherwise lawful and sanitary manner.
SECTION 2 of Ordinance
The following sections shall be added as new sections to Ordinance 97, Safety Path Regulation:
Section 8. Sidewalk Maintenance
A. The Township Board, pursuant to MCL 41.288a, may order the maintenance or repair of sidewalks in the Township because of health, safety, or general welfare of the residents of the Township.
B. The following regulations shall apply to sidewalks in the Township:
1. If the Township Board tentatively determines that maintenance or repair of sidewalks within a subdivision and/or adjacent to one or more street lots may be necessary due to being in a condition of disrepair, or due to one or more other identified reasons:
a. The Township shall obtain the approval of the Michigan Department of Transportation or of the Road Commission for Oakland County with regard to undertaking the maintenance and/or repair of sidewalks in a right-of-way within their respective jurisdiction.
b. A plan and cost estimate for maintenance and repair shall be prepared, along with an assessment roll based upon such cost estimate, allocating the cost of the project, including the cost of inspection, engineering, legal, finance and administration, to the properties involved (e.g., the properties within the subdivision), and a notice of a public hearing shall be sent to owners of such lots, units and parcels. The notice shall include a basic description of the project, the cost estimate, and the tentative assessment amount, and shall be sent by first class mail to the last known address of the owner of the properties based upon the current tax assessment records in the Township.
2. Following the public hearing, if the Township Board determines that the maintenance and/or repair of certain sidewalks is necessary due to being in a condition of disrepair, or due to one or more other identified reasons, the Board may adopt a resolution confirming the assessment roll and determining to contract for such maintenance and/or repair, and assess the costs to the properties involved in proportion to the respective benefits received, payable in five (5) annual installments, with interest; provided, however, prior to entering into such contract, the Township Board may, if requested in writing by persons representing a number of properties within the area to be assessed deemed sufficient by the Township Board, provide an opportunity within a reasonable time set by the Township or the respective property owners involved to have the sidewalks maintained and/or repaired at their own expense, according to specifications directed by the Township.
3. A notice of assessment shall be sent to each property involved following entry into a contract for the maintenance and/or repair. If the amount of the contract is more or less than the cost estimate, the amount of the assessment upon each property shall be adjusted accordingly; provided, however, if the cost difference is more than ten percent (10%) higher than the estimate, the contract shall not be entered into, and the assessment shall not be finalized unless and until a new public hearing is noticed and held by the Township Board in the manner provided above.
C. Assessments established under this Ordinance shall constitute a lien upon the property assessed and shall be collected, and delinquent assessment payments shall accrue interest and penalties, as provided for in Public Act No. 188 of 1954, as amended.
Section 9. Private Maintenance and/or Repair of Sidewalks
A. If an area of sidewalk is in a condition of disrepair resulting from the actions of one or more private property owners, such owner or owners shall repair such area of sidewalk. For purposes of this section, “actions” shall include, but shall not be limited to: surface drainage; on-site construction; vehicular traffic; and other site activities and actions resulting in a condition of disrepair. All repairs shall be made within ninety (90) days, weather permitting, following issuance of a Township construction permit, and in accordance with the standards in Section 6. The following sections shall also apply if a responsible person opts to repair and/or replace a damaged section of safety path under Section 7(E).
B. If damage or injury is caused as a result of a failure to promptly repair a condition of disrepair, as stated in Subsection A of this section, above, and if the Township had previously provided notice of the condition of disrepair and allowed an opportunity for hearing before the Township Board, or the Board’s designee, the owners to whom such notice was sent shall be liable to the Township for any damages, costs and expenses incurred by the Township, including reasonable attorney fees expended by the Township.
C. In addition to the above, the Township Board, pursuant to MCL 41.288a, may order the repair of such sidewalk or safety paths by the persons whose actions resulted in a condition of disrepair; and, if such repair is not made within the time stated in the order of the Township Board, and the sidewalk or safety path is within reasonable proximity of the property owned by the breaching party, the Township may proceed with the repairs and recover all costs and expenses incurred by the Township, plus a reasonable administrative fee, by assessing the property of the owner or owners who failed to make the repairs required under this section. Such assessments shall be made in accordance with the procedure specified, above, in this section. If the party failing to make the required repair does not own the property within reasonable proximity of the sidewalk or safety path to be repaired, the Township may seek recovery of all costs and expenses, including reasonable administrative costs and attorney fees, by any lawful means.
D. As a condition to any recovery for injuries sustained by reasons of any defective sidewalk or safety path, the injured person shall serve notice upon the Township within the time and in the manner prescribed by law (MCL 691.1404).
Section 10. Prohibition of Obstruction of Sidewalks and Safety Paths
A. No person shall obstruct, or cause or permit the obstruction of any sidewalk or safety path in the Township by the placement on such sidewalk or safety path of any object, debris or material of any kind or nature, or by suspending any sign, object or material within eight and one-half (8.5) feet above a sidewalk or safety path. This provision is not intended to create an obligation to modify natural accumulations of snow or ice.
B. Subsection A shall not apply in circumstances in which a person is temporarily loading or unloading a vehicle adjacent to the property, if such person has, if reasonably required, secured a device reasonably calculated to warn users of the sidewalk or safety path of the obstruction so as to avoid injury and/or damage.
SECTION 3 of Ordinance
The following sections of Ordinance 97, Safety Path Regulation, shall be modified and renumbered, as follows:
Section 11. Safety Path Signage
The Safety Path Advisory Committee may develop in conjunction with the Safety Path Plan, a plan for signage along each section of pathway as it is proposed for construction. The Committee may require signs under the following circumstances and for the following reasons:
The standards for signs, including, but not limited to, sign size, material, location in relation to the pathway as well as the roadway, height, and method of installation, shall be in accordance with established Road Commission for Oakland County sign standards. (See Exhibit 1)
Section 12. Severability
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Section 13. Violation and Penalties
H. Lien Against Land, Building, or Structure.
1. If a defendant does not pay a civil fine or costs or installment ordered under Subsection A or B within thirty (30) days after the date upon which the payment is due for a violation of this Ordinance involving the use or occupation of land or a building or other structure, the Township of Orion may obtain a lien against the land, building, or structure involved in the violation by recording a copy of the court order requiring payment of the fine and costs with the Register of Deeds for Oakland County. The court order shall not be recorded unless a legal description of the property is incorporated in, or attached to, the court order.
2. The lien is effective immediately upon recording of the court order with the Register of Deeds.
3. The court order recorded with the Register of Deeds shall constitute the pendency of the lien. In addition, a written notice of the lien shall be sent by Orion Township by first class mail to the owner of record of the land, building, or structure at the owner’s last known address.
4. The lien may be enforced and discharged by Orion Township in the manner prescribed by its Charter, by the General Property Tax Act, Act No. 206 of the Public Acts of 1893, being Sections 211.1, et seq., of the Michigan Compiled Laws, or by an ordinance duly passed by the Township. However, property is not subject to sale under Section 60 of Act No. 206 of the Public Acts of 1893, being Section 211.60 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, for non-payment of a civil fine or costs or an installment ordered under Subsections A or B unless the property is also subject to sale under Act No. 206 of the Public Acts of 1893 for delinquent property taxes.
5. A lien created under this section has priority over any other lien unless one or more of the following apply:
a. The other lien is a lien for taxes or special assessments.
b. The other lien is created before the effective date of the amended ordinance that added this section.
c. Federal law provides the other lien has priority.
d. The other lien is recorded before the lien under this section is recorded.
6. The Township may institute an action in a court of competent jurisdiction for the collection of the fines and costs imposed by a court order for a violation of this Ordinance. However, an attempt by the Township to collect the fines or costs does not invalidate or waive the lien upon the land, building, or structure.
7. A lien provided for by this subsection shall not continue for a period longer than five (5) years after a copy of the court order imposing a fine or cost is recorded, unless within that time an action to enforce the lien is commenced.
Section 14. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall be published in full in a newspaper of general circulation in the Charter Township of Orion qualified under State law to publish legal notices and shall become effective upon publication, as provided by law.
SECTION 4 of Ordinance
The following section of Ordinance 97, Safety Path Regulation, shall be modified by adding text, as follows:
Exhibit 1
I. Minimum Guidelines
Path Depth ? 3″ of asphalt over 4″ of aggregate
SECTION 5 of Ordinance
All other provisions of Ordinance 97, Safety Path Regulations, shall remain in full force and effect, amended only as provided above.
SECTION 6 of Ordinance
All ordinances or portions of an ordinance in conflict with or inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict.
SECTION 7 of Ordinance
Nothing in this ordinance amendment shall restrict or nullify an enforcement action relative to any act or offense committed or done before the effective date of this Ordinance, and any enforcement action or prosecution is hereby saved.
SECTION 8 of Ordinance
The various parts, sections, and clauses of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the Ordinance shall not be affected.
SECTION 9 of Ordinance
This Ordinance shall be published in full in a newspaper of general circulation in the Charter Township of Orion qualified under State law to publish legal notices and shall become effective upon publication, as provided by law.
Copies of the Ordinance are on file in the office of the Township Clerk, 2525 Joslyn, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 02.05.03

ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 132
PARKS AND RECREATION ORDINANCE
The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Monday, February 3, 2003, held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, adopted an ordinance to regulate the use of Township parks by residents; to provide for enforcement of the provisions of the ordinance; and to provide an effective date hereof.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION ORDAINS:
SECTION 1 of the Ordinance
Section 1 – SHORT TITLE
This Ordinance shall be known and may be cited as the “Parks and Recreation Ordinance”.
Section 2 – INTENT AND PURPOSE
The intent and purpose of this Ordinance is to regulate the use of Township parks, to provide for enforcement of the provisions of the ordinance, and to establish the composition and the powers and duties of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.
Section 3 – GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Definitions.
For the purpose of this Ordinance, the following definitions shall apply, unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
1. Code Enforcement Officer. The official designated by the Township, charged with the responsibility of enforcing this Ordinance.
2. Director. Director of Parks and Recreation, or their designee, to whom all park staff are responsible.
3. Motor Vehicle. Every vehicle which is self-propelled that is not operated on rails.
4. Park Staff. Any employee of the Township whose job functions include maintaining, repairing or supervising a park or whose job functions include enforcing this Ordinance, including park rangers.
5. Park. A park, playground, beach, recreation center or any other area owned, used, leased by the Township and devoted to active or passive recreation.
6. Public Place. Any structure, building, alley, street, house, hall, room, or other place to which the public has access.
7. Vehicle. Any wheeled conveyance, whether motor powered, animal-drawn, or self-propelled. Exception is made for baby strollers and vehicles in the service of the Township Parks and Recreation Department.
8. Resident. Any person who resides within the corporate boundaries of Orion Township.
9. Special Events. An event scheduled through and sponsored by the Township Parks and Recreation Department.
10. Structure. Anything constructed or erected with a fixed location on or in the ground, or attached to something having a fixed location on or in the ground.
B. Park Operating Policy.
1. Regular Park Hours. Township parks shall be open daily to the public between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Unless otherwise posted, no person shall occupy or be present in any park when it is closed; provided that Township personnel, police officers on official duty, other Township officers or employees on park duty, or other persons with special permits from the Parks and Recreation Department, who are conducting Township business, are not so restricted.
2. Special Events Hours. The Director of Parks and Recreation is authorized to extend the hours of operation for any park in the Township for special events. The Director’s authority to extend the hours of operation of the park must be made in writing, and the Director shall maintain a record of such authorization in a permanent file to be kept in the Director’s office, with a copy in the Supervisor’s office.
3. Closure of Park Areas. Any section or part of any park may be declared closed to the public by the Director at any time, and for any interval of time, either temporarily or at regular and stated intervals (daily or otherwise), and either entirely or only to certain specified uses, as the Director shall find reasonably necessary. Areas closed by the Director shall be clearly identified as being closed.
4. Park Permits. Any organized club, school, association or group desiring the use of specific areas of any park, such as picnic areas, athletic fields, or pavilions, shall file an application with the Parks and Recreation Department, and shall not use said park or area until said permit is granted. The use of the park shall be limited to the capacity of the park.
a. Special Permits, Agreements, and Contracts. Any organized club, school, organization, association, or recognized group desiring to use a portion of the park system for money-raising affairs, whether to cover the cost of operation or for profit, shall file an application with the Parks and Recreation Department. Such group shall pay fees, charges, rents, or percentages, as required by the Department for such activities and events. The application must designate the portion of the park desired, where ticket sales will be set up or money is to be collected, and the charge per person or other unit of measurement. The application must be approved by the Township Board. Any fees for the permit may be waived or refunded at the discretion of the Township Board.
b. Exclusive Use of Park. No permits shall be issued for the exclusive use of any park and no permittee shall exclude the public from the park, charge any admittance fee, sell tickets or otherwise require anyone to pay any fee for entering any park, except as provided in Paragraph (4)(a), above.
c. Granting of Permits. The authority for granting permits is hereby vested in the Director of Parks and Recreation (or in the absence of the Director, the Township Supervisor), or their designee.
d. Clean-Up by Permittee. All permits shall require the permittee to clean up the park area after the activity has terminated and all applications for permits must give the name, address, and telephone number of the permittee responsible for the necessary policing thereof. The permittee shall be required to pay a security deposit, which is refundable unless the area is damaged, loss of equipment is incurred, and/or there is improper clean-up. If permittee fails to clean the facility to the satisfaction of the Township, the Township shall use permittee’s security deposit for clean-up purposes. If the security deposit does not cover the costs required to clean the park area that had been permitted for use, the Township may, at its discretion, outsource the clean-up and bill the permittee.
e. Honoring Special Permits. All persons shall honor any special permits issued by the Parks and Recreation Department for certain areas, days, and times to clubs, organizations, teams, or any other groups, including but not limited to picnic grounds and athletic fields, provided such permit is presented on official Parks and Recreation Department forms.
C. Enforcement.
1. Officials. The Director and park staff shall take such actions as are necessary for the enforcement of this Ordinance consistent with Township ordinances and State law. In addition to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, and the Code Enforcement Officer, park staff shall have the power to issue warning notices for any violations of this Ordinance.
2. Ejection. The Director and park staff shall have the authority to eject for a period of twenty-four (24) hours from the Township park any person who violates this Ordinance. Repeated violations of this Ordinance may result in permanent ejection from any Township park. Ejection reports shall be filed in the Parks and Recreation Department, with a copy in the Supervisor’s office.
3. Seizure of Property. The Director and any park staff shall have the authority to seize and confiscate any property, thing, or device in the park used in violation of this Ordinance.
D. Fees.
Parks and recreation use fees shall be set by the Township Board of Trustees, upon recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.
E. Gifts.
The solicitation and receipt of gifts and donations for use by Township parks and recreation shall be governed by the Township gifts policy. Gifts or donations valued at more than $2,000 (cash) / $3,000 (in-kind) must be approved by the Township Board.
F. Non-Discrimination.
All Township parks and recreation activities and facilities shall be administered on a non-discriminatory basis.
Section 4 – ACTIVITIES BY PERSONS IN PARKS
A. Park Property.
1. Buildings and Other Property.
a. Disfiguration and Removal. No person in a park shall willfully mark, deface, disfigure, injure, tamper with, or displace or remove, any buildings, bridges, tables, benches, fireplaces, railings, paving or paving materials, water lines or other public utilities or parts or appurtenances thereof, signs, notices or placards whether temporary or permanent, monuments, stakes, posts, or other boundary markers, or other structures or equipment, facilities or park property or appurtenances whatsoever.
b. Restrooms and Washrooms. Users of park bathroom facilities shall maintain same in a neat and sanitary condition.
c. Removal of Natural Resources. No person in a park shall dig, or remove any sand, whether submerged or not, or any soil, rock, stones, trees, shrubs or plants, flowers, downed timber or other wood or materials, or make any excavation by tool, equipment, blasting, or other means or agency.
d. Erection of Structures. No person in a park shall construct or erect any building or structure of any kind whatsoever, whether permanent or temporary in nature, or run or string any public service utility into, upon, or across such lands, except with a special written permit issued hereunder.
2. Trees, Shrubbery, Lawns.
a. Injury and Removal. No person in a park shall damage, cut, carve, transplant or remove any tree or plant or injure the bark, or pick the flowers or seeds, of any tree or plant. Nor shall any person attach any device, rope, wire, or other contrivance to any tree or plant. A person shall not dig in or otherwise disturb grass areas, or in any other way injure or impair the natural beauty or usefulness of any area.
b. Climbing. No person in a park shall climb any building or walk, stand or sit upon monuments, fountains, railing, fences or upon any other property not designated or customarily used for such purposes.
3. Wild Animals, Birds, Etc.
a. Hunting. No person in a park shall molest, harm, frighten, kill, trap, chase, tease, shoot or throw projectiles/missiles at any animal, reptile, or bird; nor shall anyone remove or have in their possession the young of any wild animal, or the eggs, nest, or young of any reptile or bird.
b. Feeding. No person in a park shall give or offer, or attempt to give to any animal or bird any tobacco, alcohol or other known noxious substances, or feed any water fowl of any kind.
4. Glass Containers. No person in a park shall bring or use glass containers within the park.
B. Sanitation.
1. Pollution of Waters. No person in a park shall throw, discharge, or otherwise place or cause to be placed in the waters of any fountain, pond, lake, stream, or other body of water, including wetlands, in or adjacent to any park or any tributary, stream, storm sewer, or drain flowing into such waters, any substance, matter or thing, liquid or solid, which will or may result in the pollution of said waters.
2. Refuse and Trash. No person in a park shall bring in or dump, deposit, or leave any bottles, broken glass, ashes, paper, boxes, cans, dirt, rubbish, waste, lawn waste, garbage, or refuse, or other trash. No such refuse or trash shall be placed in any waters in or contiguous to any park, or left anywhere on the grounds thereof. All fires shall be extinguished and coals deposited in designated receptacles at the conclusion of a permitted activity and prior to leaving a park area.
C. Traffic.
1. State Motor Vehicle Laws Apply. All persons on Township park property shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code, in regard to equipment and operation of motor vehicles together with such regulations as are contained in this Ordinance and other Township ordinances.
2. Enforcement of Traffic Regulations. All persons on Township park property shall obey all traffic officers and park employees, such persons being hereby authorized and instructed to direct traffic whenever and wherever needed in the parks and on the highways, streets or roads immediately adjacent thereto in accordance with the provisions of these regulations, and such supplementary regulations as may subsequently be issued by the Director.
3. Obey Traffic Signs. All persons on Township park property shall observe carefully all traffic signs indicating speed, direction, caution, stopping, or parking, and all others posted for proper control and to safeguard life and property.
4. Speed of Vehicles. No person in a park shall ride or drive a vehicle at a rate of speed exceeding fifteen (15) miles per hour, except upon such roads as the Director may designate, by posted signs, for speedier travel.
5. Operation Confined to Roads. No person in a park shall drive any motorized vehicle on any area except the paved park roads or parking areas, or such other areas as may on occasion be specifically designated as temporary parking areas by the Director, except authorized Township, Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, and authorized utility company vehicles.
6. Parking.
a. Designated Areas. No person shall park a vehicle in other than an established or designated parking area, and such use shall be in accordance with posted directions or with the instructions of any attendant who may be present.
b. Storage of Vehicles. No person in a park shall park or store any motor vehicle overnight in any park owned by the Township without written permission of the Director. The vehicle will be towed by the Township or Township contractor at the owner’s expense.
c. Immovable Vehicles. No person in a park shall leave any vehicle anywhere in the park with one or more wheels chained, or with motor set in gear and doors locked, or in any manner fixed or arranged so that such vehicle cannot readily be moved by hand. The vehicle will be towed by the Township or Township contractor at the owner’s expense.
d. Emergency Procedure. Park users shall immediately notify a member of the park staff of an emergency in the nature of a breakdown requiring a tow truck, mechanic or other similar assistance.
e. Double-Parking. No person shall double park any vehicle on any road or parkway unless directed by a park official.
f. Muffler Required. Motor vehicles in use in any park shall be equipped with a muffler adequate to deaden the sound of the exhaust system in the motor vehicle.
g. Towing.
i. Authority Granted. Deputies of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department are hereby authorized to remove and tow away by a commercial towing service any motor vehicle parked in violation of this Ordinance, which violation is declared to be a nuisance.
ii. Impounding. Motor vehicles towed away for illegal parking shall be stored.
iii. Payment of Fine and Charges. Motor vehicles so towed away for illegal parking or storage shall be restored to the owner or operator of such motor vehicle upon payment of the fine as provided in Section 6 and reasonable towing and storage charges.
7. Bicycles.
a. Confined to Roads. No person in a park shall ride a bicycle on other than the paved vehicular road or path designated for that purpose. A bicyclist shall be permitted to wheel or push a bicycle by hand over any grassy area or wooded trail or on any paved area reserved for pedestrian use.
b. Operation. Bicyclists shall at all times operate their bicycles with reasonable regard for the safety of others, signal all turns, pass to the right of any vehicle they are overtaking, and pass to the right of any vehicles they may be meeting.
c. Rider Prohibited. No person in a park shall ride with more persons on a bicycle than the bicycle was designed to accommodate.
d. Designated Racks. No person in a park shall leave a bicycle in a place other than a bicycle rack, when such is provided and there is a space available.
e. Immobile. No person in a park shall leave a bicycle lying on the ground or paving or set against trees, or in any place or position where another person may trip over or be injured by said bicycle.
f. Night Operation. No person in a park shall ride a bicycle at night without an attached headlight and without a taillight or reflector plainly visible.
8. Unsafe Operation of Vehicle. No person in a park shall operate a vehicle as defined by this Ordinance in an unsafe manner.
9. Other Vehicles. Any unlicensed vehicles or “all-terrain vehicles,” or snowmobiles are prohibited from use in any park, unless authorized by the Director of Parks and Recreation and designated in certain areas.
10. Roller Skating (Blading) or Coasting. It shall be unlawful to use roller skates (blades), a skateboard, hand sled, bobsled, cart or to operate any other vehicle on wheels or runners, except on designated pathways or areas. Such vehicles shall be operated in a safe manner and proper safety equipment must be utilized.
D. Recreational Activities.
1. Hunting, Trapping, and Firearms. Hunting, trapping, or the use of firearms on Township park property shall be in accordance with Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regulations.
2. Picnic Areas and Use. No person in a park shall:
a. picnic or lunch in a place other than those areas designated for that purpose. Park staff shall have the authority to regulate the activities in such areas when necessary to prevent congestion and to secure the maximum use for the comfort and convenience of all. Visitors shall comply with any directions given by park staff to achieve this end.
b.violate the regulation that use of the individual grills, together with tables and benches, follows generally the rule of “First come, first served.”
c. leave a picnic area before the cooking grill is completely extinguished, and coals are placed in the proper receptacle, and before all trash in the nature of boxes, papers, cans, bottles, garbage, and other refuse is placed in the disposal receptacles provided. If no such trash receptacles are available, then refuse and trash shall be carried away from the park area by the picnicker to be properly disposed of elsewhere.
3. Camping. Unless special permission is granted by the Director, no person shall set up tents, shacks, or any other temporary shelter for the purpose of overnight camping, nor may any person leave, in a park after closing hours any movable structure, or special vehicle to be used or that could be used for such purposes as house trailer, camp-trailer camp wagon, or the like.
4. Games. No person shall take part in or allow the playing of any games involving thrown, or otherwise propelled objects such as balls, stones, arrows, javelins, or model airplanes except in areas set apart for such forms of recreation. The playing of comparatively dangerous games such as, but not limited to, football, baseball, soccer, golf and softball is prohibited except on the fields and courts or areas provided therefore.
5. Fishing. No park user may fish in any waters, using hook-and-line, net, trap, or other device, except in waters designated by the Director for that use and under such regulations and restrictions as have been or may be prescribed by the Director.
E. Prohibited Behavior.
1. Intoxicating Beverages and Illegal Substances. No person in a park may be under the influence of intoxicating beverages or controlled substances while on park property. No person shall possess or consume beer, wine, or other alcoholic beverages or illegal substances within any park property.
2. Fireworks and Explosives. No person in a park shall bring in, or have in his/her possession, or set off, or otherwise cause to explode or discharge or burn, any firecrackers, rocket or other fireworks or explosives of inflammable material, or discharge them, or throw them into any such area from land, or highway adjacent thereto. This prohibition includes any substances, compound, mixture, or article that in conjunction with any other substance or compound, would be dangerous from any of the foregoing standpoints.
3. Animals.
a. Animals are not allowed on playgrounds or athletic fields.
b. Dogs. All dogs shall be restrained at all times by adequate leashes unless in a designated no-leash area and able to meet the requirements of voice and sight control. In designated no-leash areas, pet owners are required to exercise control of their dog, so that the dog does not:
i. charge, chase or display aggression towards any person, or behave in a way that any reasonable person may find harassing or disturbing.
ii. charge, chase or display aggression towards any other dog.
iii. charge, chase or disturb wildlife or livestock.
iv. fail to come to and stay with the owner or keeper immediately upon command by that person.
An owner must have a leash in the owner’s possession at all times. No more than two (2) dogs may be under voice and sight control per owner or keeper at any time. Failure to have control of a dog may result in issuance of a court summons for a dog observed running, threatening, or endangering persons, wildlife, or livestock.
c. Other Animals. It shall be unlawful to ride, lead, or cause to allow a horse or other animal to be in any park or any portion thereof posted against such use, unless permitted by the Director.
d. Removal of Animal Excrement Required.
It shall be unlawful for any owner of a dog or cat to allow or permit such dog or cat to soil, defile, defecate, or to commit any nuisance on a public thoroughfare, sidewalk, passageway, bypass, play area, park or any place where people congregate or walk, or upon public property whatsoever, or upon any private property without permission of the owner of such property, unless:
i. such owner shall immediately remove all droppings deposited by such dog or cat by any sanitary method and, for such purposes, shall possess a container of sufficient size to collect and remove the above mentioned droppings and exhibit the container, if requested by any official empowered to enforce this Ordinance; and
ii. such owner shall deposit said droppings or container of droppings in a toilet or a receptacle ordinarily used for garbage and covered by a lid, or in an otherwise lawful and sanitary manner.
4. Reservation of Facilities. No park user may occupy any seat or bench, enter into, or loiter, or remain in any pavilion or other park structure or section thereof which may be reserved, unless such user is part of the group having reserved said area of the park.
5. Fires. No person shall build or attempt to build a fire within a park, except in fireplaces, grills, designated receptacles or other areas for that purpose.
6. Closed Areas. No person shall enter an area posted as “Closed to the Public”, nor shall any person use, or allow the use of any area in violation of posted notices.
7. Disorderly Conduct. No park user may engage in any disorderly conduct or behavior tending to a breach of the public peace, including but not limited to, the playing of musical entertainment devices at a loud volume or the performance of sexual acts or indication thereof. (See Township Ordinance No. 58, Disorderly Persons.)
8. Causing or Risking Public Inconvenience, Annoyance or Alarm. No person shall cause, recklessly create a risk of, or knowingly contribute to the inconvenience, annoyance or alarm to any other person in a park by:
a. engaging in fighting or threatening, or engaging in violent or tumultuous behavior;
b. jostling or roughly crowding persons unnecessarily;
c. making an obscene communication or display;
d. creating a hazardous condition by any act which serves no legitimate purpose;
e. improper use of firearms (see D(1)).
9. Exhibit Permits. No person shall fail to produce and exhibit any permit from the Director, which he/she claims to have upon request of any authorized person who shall desire to inspect the same for the purpose of enforcing compliance with any ordinance or rule.
10. Interference with Permittees. No person shall disturb or interfere unreasonably with any person or party occupying any area, or participating in any activity, under the authority of a permit.
F. Merchandising, Advertising and Signs.
1. Vending and Peddling. No person in a park shall expose or offer for sale any article or thing, nor shall they station or place any stand, cart, or vehicle for the transportation, sale or display of any such article or thing. An exception is made for any regularly licensed concessions acting by, and under the authority and regulation of the Township.
2. Advertising. No person in a park shall announce, advertise, or call the public attention in any way to any article or service for sale or hire, except as authorized by the Township.
3. Signs. No person in a park shall paste, glue, tack, or otherwise post any sign, placard, advertisement, or inscription whatsoever, nor shall any person erect or cause to be erected any sign whatsoever on any public lands, highways, roads or safety paths adjacent to a park, except as authorized by the Township or permitted by Township ordinance.
Section 5 – PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
A. Establishment; Composition.
There is established a Township Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC). Said Committee shall consist of seven (7) voting members and up to three (3) alternates, of whom all are Orion Township residents of diverse interest and demographics, and upon appointment by the Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees. The term of office for the appointed members shall be three (3) years. One voting member shall be a Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees member. Alternates shall serve in the absence of voting members. The Board of Trustees may also appoint non-voting members.
Any member of the Committee may be removed by the Board of Trustees, with cause, as result of their unexcused absence of three (3) meetings during a single three-year term without notice to the Parks & Recreation Department, using the following procedure:
1. The Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee shall request that a member resign.
2. A report to that effect shall be sent to the Township Supervisor, along with a request to remove that member from the Committee.
3. Whether or not that member is removed, any Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee office held by that member shall be vacated.
In the event a vacancy is created on the Committee, either by resignation or an inability to perform the functions of the office, a replacement shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees to fill that vacancy.
B. Organization; Officers.
The officers of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee shall be elected each year for one-year terms, by the Committee, at the first regular meeting in January. The new elected officers are to preside at the next meeting and shall hold office until their successors’ are elected and assume office in the next year. Officers will be elected for the following positions: Secretary, Treasurer, Vice-Chairperson, and Chairperson.
C. Powers and Duties.
1. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee shall make recommendations regarding provisions, conduct, and supervision of public parks, playgrounds, playfields, indoor recreation centers and other recreation areas and facilities owned, leased or controlled by the Township. The Committee shall have the power to adopt by-laws and advise the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees on rules and regulations for the proper conduct of public parks and recreational activities and facilities for the Township. The Township Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee shall recommend for adoption non-discriminatory rules for the use of Township parks and other recreational facilities. The Committee will advise the Board of Trustees in establishing recreation and park policies.
2. The Committee is authorized to advise and assist in the preparation of land use plans and maps for each public park or other property under the Township’s jurisdiction and the specific permitted activities in each. The Committee shall advise on any form of recreation or cultural activity that will employ the leisure time of the people in a constructive and wholesome manner.
3. The Committee shall schedule monthly meetings to plan for community needs related to park facilities and recreation programs. A quorum shall be required at all PRAC meetings for formal official action. A complete record shall be kept of all Committee meetings, with copies of the minutes provided to all Committee members and the Board of Trustees prior to the next regular PRAC meeting. Committee members shall participate in periodic inspections of Township parks and recreation areas and facilities.
D. Budget.
Annually, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee shall review a proposed budget and make recommendations to the Township Supervisor, for approval by the Township Board of Trustees.
E. Annual Report.
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee shall make an annual report to the Township Board of Trustees and such other reports as from time to time may be requested and in accordance with the Committee’s by-laws.
Section 6 – VIOLATION AND PENALTIES
A. Municipal Civil Infraction / Payment of Fine.
Any person, firm, or corporation violating a provision of this Ordinance, upon an admission or a finding of responsibility for such violation, shall be deemed responsible for a municipal civil infraction, as that term is defined and used in MCL 600.101, et seq.; MSA 27A.101, et seq., as amended, and shall pay a civil fine as prescribed by ordinance or as determined by the district court, district court judge, or district court magistrate.
B. Costs.
A person, firm, or corporation ordered to pay a fine under Subsection A shall be ordered by the district court judge or magistrate to pay costs of not less than Nine Dollars ($9) or more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500), which costs may include all expenses, direct or indirect, to which the Township of Orion has been put in connection with the violation of the Ordinance up to the entry of the court’s judgment or order to pay fines and costs.
C. Additional Writs and Orders.
A person who admits or is found responsible for violation of this Ordinance shall comply with any order, writ, or judgment issued by the district court to enforce this Ordinance pursuant to Chapter 83 and Chapter 87, of the Revised Judicature Act, MCL 600.101, et seq.; MSA 27A.101, et seq., as amended.
D. Default on Payment of Fines and Costs.
A default in payment of a civil fine, costs, or damages, or expenses ordered under Subsection A or B or an installment of the fine, costs, or damages or expenses as allowed by the court, may be collected by the Township of Orion by a means authorized for the enforcement of a judgment under Chapters 40 or 60 of the Revised Judicature Act, MCL 600.101, et seq.; MSA 27A.101, et seq., as amended.
E. Failure to Comply with Judgment or Order.
If a defendant fails to comply with an order or judgment issued pursuant to this section within the time prescribed by the court, the court may proceed under Subsection G.
F. Failure to Appear in Court.
A defendant who fails to answer a citation or notice to appear in court for a violation of this Ordinance is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500) plus costs and/or imprisonment not to exceed ninety (90) days.
G. Civil Contempt.
1. If a defendant defaults in the payment of a civil fine, costs, or other damages or expenses, or installment as ordered by the district court, upon motion of the Township of Orion or upon its own motion, the court may require the defendant to show cause why the defendant should not be held in civil contempt and may issue a summons, order to show cause, or bench warrant of arrest for the defendant’s appearance.
2. If a corporation or an association is ordered to pay a civil fine, costs, or damages or expenses, the individuals authorized to make disbursements shall pay the fine, costs, or damages or expenses, and their failure to do so shall be civil contempt unless they make the showing required in this subsection.
3. Unless the defendant shows that the default was not attributable to an intentional refusal to obey the order of the court or to a failure on his or her part to make a good faith effort to obtain the funds required for payment, the court shall find that the default constitutes a civil contempt and may order the defendant committed until all or a specified part of the amount due is pai

The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Tuesday, February 18, 2003, to be held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, proposes to adopt an ordinance 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 Orion and to rescind Ordinance No. 89 which adopted the previous version of the UTC.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION ORDAINS:
Section 1. Purpose and Intent
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 Orion. The further purpose and intent of this Ordinance is to rescind Ordinance No. 89 which adopted by reference the previous version of the UTC.
Section 2. Adoption of Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages, Amendments and Revisions
The Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages 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. References in the Uniform Traffic Code
References in the Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages shall mean the Township of Orion.
Section 4. 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.
Section 5. Penalties
The penalties provided in the Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages are adopted by reference.
Section 6. Severability and Savings
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 7. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Charter Township of Orion, qualified under State law to publish legal notices, and shall become effective upon publication, as provided by law.
Copies of the proposed Ordinance are on file in the office of the Township Clerk, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted before the meeting to Jill D. Bastian, Clerk, at the address listed above. Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 02.12.03

The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Tuesday, February 18, 2003, to be held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, proposes to adopt 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 Orion.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION ORDAINS:
Section 1. Purpose and Intent
This Ordinance is adopted 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, for the purpose of regulating traffic and motor vehicles in the Charter Township of Orion.
Section 2. Adoption of Michigan Vehicle Code
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 Orion.
Section 3. References in the Vehicle Code
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 Orion Board of Trustees; references to “municipality” shall mean the Township of Orion; references to “municipal charter” shall mean the Charter of the Township of Orion; references to “local ordinances” shall mean the Code of Ordinances of the Township of Orion and references to the “township” shall mean the Township of Orion.
Section 4. 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.
Section 5. Limitations
Violations of the Michigan Vehicle Code for which the maximum period of imprisonment is greater than ninety-three (93) days shall not be enforced by the Township of Orion as an ordinance violation.
Section 6. Penalties
The penalties provided in the Michigan Vehicle Code are adopted by reference, subject to the limitations stated in Section 5.
Section 7. Michigan Vehicle Code Adopted Only As Specified Above and to Be Controlling
The Code of Ordinances of the Township of Orion shall remain in full force and effect, except that if the provisions of the 2002 version of the Uniform Traffic Code that cover the same subject become in conflict with the Michigan Vehicle Code, they are repealed, with the Michigan Vehicle Code to be controlling.
Section 8. Severability and Savings
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 9. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Charter Township of Orion, qualified under State law to publish legal notices, and shall become effective upon publication, as provided by law.
Copies of the proposed Ordinance are on file in the office of the Township Clerk, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted before the meeting to Jill D. Bastian, Clerk, at the address listed above.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 02.12.03

The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Tuesday, February 18, 2003, to be held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, proposes to adopt an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 119, Retail Fraud; to increase the dollar value limit amount and the penalty provision as authorized by State Law 1999 PA 55.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION ORDAINS:
Section 1. Increased Dollar Value Limit
Ordinance No. 119, commonly known as the “Retail Fraud Ordinance”, Article II, Section 3-A 1, 2 and 3, is hereby amended to increase the dollar value limit amount stated in the text of the Ordinance from One Hundred Dollars ($100) to Two Hundred Dollars ($200) as authorized by State Law 1999 PA 55.
Section 2. Increased Penalty
Section 4, the penalty provision of the Retail Fraud Ordinance, is amended to be punishable by a fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500) and costs of prosecution, or by imprisonment in jail, not to exceed ninety-three (93) days or by both, as authorized by State Law 1999 PA 55.
Section 3. 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 4. 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 sections, 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. 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 when they were commenced.
Section 6. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Charter Township of Orion, qualified under State law to publish legal notices, and shall become effective upon publication, as provided by law.
Section 7. Adoption
This Ordinance is hereby declared to have been adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Orion at a meeting thereof duly called and held on the _____ day of ___________, 2003, and ordered to be given publication in the manner prescribed by statute.
Copies of the proposed Ordinance are on file in the office of the Township Clerk, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted before the meeting to Jill D. Bastian, Clerk, at the address listed above. Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 02.12.03

*** PUBLIC NOTICE***
The 2003 Orion Township Board of Review will meet at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan on the following dates:
March 4, 2003 (Tuesday), 10:00 a.m., Organization meeting. Review and examination of the 2003 Assessment Roll only.
No individual appeals will be heard on this date.
March 10, 2003 (Monday), 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
March 11, 2003 (Tuesday), 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
March 12, 2003 (Wednesday), 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
If you wish to appear and protest your valuation before the March Board of Review, you must schedule an appointment with the Assessor’s Office by
calling (248) 391-0304. All appeals are by appointment and must be scheduled on or before Wednesday March 12, 2003.
Only non-resident property owners may appeal by letter. All letter protests
must be received by 4:30 p.m., March 12, 2003, in order to be considered by the Board of Review. Resident property owners may not appeal by letter. A current letter of authorization is required if you are appealing an assessment on behalf of a property owner.
The 2003 estimated tentative assessment ratio for each class of property in the Township is 50.00 %, resulting in an estimated equalization multiplier of 1.000 for all classes of property.
Gerald A. Dywasuk, Supervisor
February 19 & 26, 2003
Charter Township of Orion

Charter Township of Orion
Notice of Hearing on Highlander #2
(Detroit Blvd. to Clairemont) Chloride
Improvement
Notice is Hereby Given:
1 . That the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Orion has initiated the process of making certain improvements to Highlander (Detroit Blvd. to Clairemont) by chloriding it four (4) times a year.
2. That a special assessment roll prepared by the Township Supervisor is on file with the Township Clerk.
3. That this Board has designated the following described lands in the township as constituting the Special Assessment District against which the cost of the improvement is to be assessed:
09-01-406-008 09-01-333-039 09-01-333-043 09-01-333-038 09-01-333-024 09-01-333-041 09-01-333-037 09-01-331-037 09-01-331-036 09-01-334-046 09-01-334-064 09-01-334-065 09-01-334-060 09-01-334-061 09-01-334-011 09-01-334-049 09-01-334-056 09-01-336-022 09-01-408-025
4. The Special Assessment District is proposed to be created for a period of ten (10) years or until a petition to discontinue the special assessment district is received with signatures that represent a majority of the properties in the district. Annual redeterminations of the cost of the improvement shall be necessary in the future, without a change in the boundaries in said Special Assessment District. The projected incremental increases are ten (10%) percent per year for the term of the improvement without additional public hearings.
5. That the Township Board will meet at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, on Monday, March 3, 2003 at 8:00 p.m., to hear and consider any objections to the assessments and to said Special Assessment Roll.
6. If the Township Board confirms the roll, a special assessment shall be levied against properties that benefit from the improvement. Act 186 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1973, as amended, provides that the special assessment must be protested at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming the special assessment roll before the Michigan Tax Tribunal may acquire jurisdiction of any dispute involving the special assessment. The hearing for the purpose of confirming the special assessment will be held, if at all, at some time in the future pursuant to notice given as required by law. Appearance and protest at such hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. An owner of or party in interest in property to be assessed, or his or her agent, may appear in person to protest the special assessment, or may protest the special assessment by letter filed with the Township Clerk at or prior to the time of the hearing, in which case appearance is not required.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Publish: 2/19/03; 2/26/03

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 134
STATE VEHICLE CODE ADOPTION ORDINANCE
The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Tuesday, February 18, 2003, held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, adopted 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 Orion.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION ORDAINS:
Section 1. Purpose and Intent
This Ordinance is adopted 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, for the purpose of regulating traffic and motor vehicles in the Charter Township of Orion.
Section 2. Adoption of Michigan Vehicle Code
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 Orion.
Section 3. References in the Vehicle Code
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 Orion Board of Trustees; references to “municipality” shall mean the Township of Orion; references to “municipal charter” shall mean the Charter of the Township of Orion; references to “local ordinances” shall mean the Code of Ordinances of the Township of Orion and references to the “township” shall mean the Township of Orion.
Section 4. 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.
Section 5. Limitations
Violations of the Michigan Vehicle Code for which the maximum period of imprisonment is greater than ninety-three (93) days shall not be enforced by the Township of Orion as an ordinance violation.
Section 6. Penalties
The penalties provided in the Michigan Vehicle Code are adopted by reference, subject to the limitations stated in Section 5.
Section 7. Michigan Vehicle Code Adopted Only As Specified Above and to Be Controlling
The Code of Ordinances of the Township of Orion shall remain in full force and effect, except that if the provisions of the 2002 version of the Uniform Traffic Code that cover the same subject become in conflict with the Michigan Vehicle Code, they are repealed, with the Michigan Vehicle Code to be controlling.
Section 8. Severability and Savings
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 9. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Charter Township of Orion, qualified under State law to publish legal notices, and shall become effective upon publication, as provided by law.
Copies of the Ordinance are on file in the office of the Township Clerk, 2525 Joslyn, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 02.26.03

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 119-1
AMENDMENT TO ORD. NO. 119, RETAIL FRAUD
The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Tuesday, February 18, 2003, held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, adopted an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 119, Retail Fraud; to increase the dollar value limit amount and the penalty provision as authorized by State Law 1999 PA 55.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION ORDAINS:
Section 1. Increased Dollar Value Limit
Ordinance No. 119, commonly known as the “Retail Fraud Ordinance”, Article II, Section 3-A 1, 2 and 3, is hereby amended to increase the dollar value limit amount stated in the text of the Ordinance from One Hundred Dollars ($100) to Two Hundred Dollars ($200) as authorized by State Law 1999 PA 55.
Section 2. Increased Penalty
Section 4, the penalty provision of the Retail Fraud Ordinance, is amended to be punishable by a fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500) and costs of prosecution, or by imprisonment in jail, not to exceed ninety-three (93) days or by both, as authorized by State Law 1999 PA 55.
Section 3. 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 4. 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 sections, 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. 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 when they were commenced.
Section 6. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Charter Township of Orion, qualified under State law to publish legal notices, and shall become effective upon publication, as provided by law.
Section 7. Adoption
This Ordinance is hereby declared to have been adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Orion at a meeting thereof duly called and held on the 18th day of February, 2003, and ordered to be given publication in the manner prescribed by statute.
Copies of the Ordinance are on file in the office of the Township Clerk, 2525 Joslyn, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 02.26.03

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 133
UNIFORM TRAFFIC CODE 2002 EDITION
The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Tuesday, February 18, 2003, held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, adopted an ordinance 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 Orion and to rescind Ordinance No. 89 which adopted the previous version of the UTC.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION ORDAINS:
Section 1. Purpose and Intent
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 Orion. The further purpose and intent of this Ordinance is to rescind Ordinance No. 89 which adopted by reference the previous version of the UTC.
Section 2. Adoption of Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages, Amendments and Revisions
The Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages 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. References in the Uniform Traffic Code
References in the Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages shall mean the Township of Orion.
Section 4. 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.
Section 5. Penalties
The penalties provided in the Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages are adopted by reference.
Section 6. Severability and Savings
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 7. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Charter Township of Orion, qualified under State law to publish legal notices, and shall become effective upon publication, as provided by law.
Copies of the Ordinance are on file in the office of the Township Clerk, 2525 Joslyn, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 02.26.03

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SYNOPSIS, REGULAR MEETING,
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2003
Called regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
All members present, except Bastian.
Appointed Deputy Clerk to perform duties of calling roll for Board actions and taking of minutes for meeting in place of absent Township Clerk.
Approved payment of bills in amount of $534,039.77.
Approved Agenda, as amended.
Approved Consent Agenda, as amended.
Approved minutes of February 3, 2003 regular meeting, as submitted.
Received and filed Treasurer’s Report for December 2002, as presented.
Adopted resolution indicating approval for Road Commission for Oakland County to make infrastructure improvements to sections of Silverbell, Giddings, and Brown Roads during 2003 construction season, at no cost to Orion Township, as presented.
Adopted Resolution Establishing FOIA Coordinator, designating Township Clerk as FOIA Coordinator for Orion Township.
Adopted revised 2003 guidelines for determination of poverty exemptions, as presented.
Reappointed Don Walker as Alternate to Zoning Board of Appeals for three (3) year term expiring December 31, 2005.
Authorized Fire Chief to advertise seven (7) surplus Fire Department vehicles for sale to highest bidder.
Authorized acceptance of proposal from CBI Design for architectural expenses, bid preparation and advertising, allocated up to $7,500 from General Capital Improvement Fund, and directed Buildings & Grounds Director to go out for bids on Union Church floor steelwork project.
Authorized creation of specifications and advertisement for bids for park shelter at Friendship Park.
Failed to take action on Parks & Recreation Director’s request to proceed with work on Civic Center Park paving and road improvements as directed on October 7, 2002.
Authorized seeking proposals for park concessions at Civic Center Park and Friendship Park for 2003, as proposed.
Authorized acquisition of easement from developer for Buckhorn Lake overflow outlet through his site at southeast corner of M-24 and Clarkston Road, behind K-Mart, and, at time engineering is required, return of matter to Board for consideration regarding work as proposed by OHM in January 14, 2003 memo.
Held Second Reading and adopted proposed Uniform Traffic Code 2002 Edition Adoption Ordinance, as published, and thereby repealing Ordinance 89.
Held Second Reading and adopted proposed State Vehicle Code Adoption Ordinance, as published.
Held Second Reading and adopted proposed Retail Fraud Ordinance Amendment, as published.
Directed Personnel Committee to meet to decide how to proceed with proposal to conduct department-by-department personnel needs analysis, with report to Board by April 21, 2003 meeting.
Postponed action on adoption of amendment to Personnel Policy with regard to use of Township vehicles until March 3, 2003 meeting to allow for Board review of correspondence from Township auditor, Beth Bialy.
Authorized Supervisor to create Township committee made up of Board members, citizens, appropriate Department Heads, and representatives of Oakland County Parks Department, Lake Orion Community Schools, and homeowners associations, to serve on Township West Nile Virus Committee, with report to Board within 30 days on how Township plans to proceed.
Concurred with decision of three (3) fulltime elected officials that final lot split approval not be granted for LS-02-12, request by Dennis Stephens for division of property at 889 Beardon (Sidwell #09-08-476-004) into two (2) parcels, until applicant submits survey identifying wetlands area on property and showing building envelope for proposed Parcel A and, to address Building Official’s concerns, demonstrates compliance with provisions of Ordinances 60 and 92, with all fees to be paid.
Received and filed 8N, Appointment to Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee.
Approved request of Lake Orion Community Schools for “nested” jurisdiction status on Township’s Phase II Permit Application, for compliance with federal Clean Water Act requirements, and authorized Township attorney to review proposed draft agreement between Township and school district regarding issues of responsibility raised by OHM correspondence of February 13, 2003, including school district sharing in costs involved with compliance, with such agreement to be presented for Board consideration at March 3, 2003 meeting.
Directed Supervisor to communicate with Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson and Governor Jennifer Granholm, on behalf of Orion Township, to express support for Rep. Ruth Johnson’s new plan for regional transportation in southeast Michigan, as detailed in Clerk’s DARTA Legislation memo of February 12, 2003, especially with regard to opt-out provisions for municipalities.
Authorized stop-work order be issued at 12:00 noon tomorrow if permits are not pulled and fees not paid for Brown Road Group brownfield redevelopment project on east side of M-24 (Lapeer Road) north of Brown Road.
Adjourned meeting at 9:45 p.m. Gerald A. Dywasuk, Supervisor Jill D. Bastian, Clerk Charter Township of Orion
Publish 02.27.03

SYNOPSIS, REGULAR MEETING, MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2003
Called regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
All members present, except Bastian and Gingell.
Supervisor proclaimed week of March 16-22, 2003 as Severe Weather Awareness Week.
Approved payment of bills in amount of $166,261.14.
Approved Agenda, as amended.
Approved Consent Agenda, as amended.
Received and filed DEQ Permit Application Notice, File No. 0302, Heather Lake Weed Control, as presented.
Approved Lake Orion Lions Club Annual White Cane Week solicitation request for April 25-May 4, 2003, on various streets and corners in Township, and waived compliance with sections of Ord. 95 as non-profit organization.
Approved Knights of Columbus 2003 “Tootsie Roll” Fundraiser for Mentally Handicapped solicitation request for April 11, 12, 13, 2003, at various locations in Township, and waived compliance with sections of Ord. 95 as non-profit organization.
Received and filed Planning Commission 2002 Annual Report, as submitted.
Authorized Supervisor to sign Letter of Understanding between Township and Teamsters Union Local 214 representing Clerical Unit regarding pay to employee for temporarily upgraded duties.
Approved plans for improvements to Polly Ann Trail, as submitted.
Authorized expenditure of up to 10% of cost (up to $5,060) for paving of Eastview Avenue, as specified in Road Commission for Oakland County S.A.D. #1503160.
Received and filed request, including petitions, from five (5) young men for safety paths on Heights Road and along M-24 corridor between Village of Lake Orion and school complex at Scripps Road, and crosswalk at Clarkston Road and M-24, and forwarded request to Safety Path Advisory Committee for review and report back to Board.
Heard request from citizen, Austin Murphy, for adoption of resolution against war, violence, and obscene acts towards peace demonstrators.
Removed request by Guy Sinacola, for different standard in road length for lot split on Brown Road, from agenda until full Board is present.
Failed to approve request by Jim Bell for different standard in road width for lot split on Sheron south of Central.
Authorized expenditure of up to 10% of cost (up to $8,450) for paving of Vernita Drive, as specified in Road Commission for Oakland County S.A.D. #1503060.
Authorized Supervisor to correspond with Road Commission for Oakland County, forwarding documentation, including photos, regarding request for streetlight, replacement of guardrail, and additional signage and flashing lights on sharp curve at 800 Indianwood Road.
Held public hearing at 8:00 p.m. on Special Assessment Roll for Highlander #2 Chloride S.A.D.
Adopted Resolution Confirming Special Assessment Roll for Highlander #2 Chloride S.A.D., as presented.
Authorized Supervisor to sign Phase II Permit Application on behalf of Township and submit two (2) copies to MDEQ District Office prior to March 10, 2003 deadline.
Received and filed updated status report on HVAC system, as presented.
Reconsidered payment of bills in amount of $166,261.14.
Authorized payment of bills in amended amount of $136,802.14, thereby removing payment of $29,459.00 to Bumler Mechanical.
Authorized meeting with representatives of Bumler Mechanical to resolve issues related to programming of new HVAC system prior to Township authorization of (final) payment of retainage fee in amount of $29,459.00.
Removed, from agenda, request to purchase items quoted in Buildings & Grounds Director’s memo of February 10, 2003, for upgrade of Board Meeting Room audio system, at cost not to exceed $2,815.99 and consideration of purchase of lapel microphones, until there can be discussion by entire Board.
Adopted amendment to Use of Township Vehicles section of Personnel Policy, per Township auditor opinion and as presented in Supervisor’s memo of February 24, 2003, with review of its effectiveness in one (1) year.
Removed, from agenda, request to hire Planning Commission/ZBA Coordinator, to allow for further study.
Adopted resolution recommending approval of request for transfer of ownership of 2001 Small Winemaker license #195597-01 from Jax Reserve, Ltd. to Amy & Dan Dowd, LLC, located at 3039 S. Baldwin Rd., Orion, Michigan 48359.
Adjourned meeting at 9:05 p.m. Gerald A. Dywasuk, Supervisor
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk Charter Township of Orion
Publish 03.05.03

SYNOPSIS, REGULAR MEETING, MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2003
Called regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
All members present, except Bastian and Gingell.
Supervisor proclaimed week of March 16-22, 2003 as Severe Weather Awareness Week.
Approved payment of bills in amount of $166,261.14.
Approved Agenda, as amended.
Approved Consent Agenda, as amended.
Received and filed DEQ Permit Application Notice, File No. 0302, Heather Lake Weed Control, as presented.
Approved Lake Orion Lions Club Annual White Cane Week solicitation request for April 25-May 4, 2003, on various streets and corners in Township, and waived compliance with sections of Ord. 95 as non-profit organization.
Approved Knights of Columbus 2003 “Tootsie Roll” Fundraiser for Mentally Handicapped solicitation request for April 11, 12, 13, 2003, at various locations in Township, and waived compliance with sections of Ord. 95 as non-profit organization.
Received and filed Planning Commission 2002 Annual Report, as submitted.
Authorized Supervisor to sign Letter of Understanding between Township and Teamsters Union Local 214 representing Clerical Unit regarding pay to employee for temporarily upgraded duties.
Approved plans for improvements to Polly Ann Trail, as submitted.
Authorized expenditure of up to 10% of cost (up to $5,060) for paving of Eastview Avenue, as specified in Road Commission for Oakland County S.A.D. #1503160.
Received and filed request, including petitions, from five (5) young men for safety paths on Heights Road and along M-24 corridor between Village of Lake Orion and school complex at Scripps Road, and crosswalk at Clarkston Road and M-24, and forwarded request to Safety Path Advisory Committee for review and report back to Board.
Heard request from citizen, Austin Murphy, for adoption of resolution against war, violence, and obscene acts towards peace demonstrators.
Removed request by Guy Sinacola, for different standard in road length for lot split on Brown Road, from agenda until full Board is present.
Failed to approve request by Jim Bell for different standard in road width for lot split on Sheron south of Central.
Authorized expenditure of up to 10% of cost (up to $8,450) for paving of Vernita Drive, as specified in Road Commission for Oakland County S.A.D. #1503060.
Authorized Supervisor to correspond with Road Commission for Oakland County, forwarding documentation, including photos, regarding request for streetlight, replacement of guardrail, and additional signage and flashing lights on sharp curve at 800 Indianwood Road.
Held public hearing at 8:00 p.m. on Special Assessment Roll for Highlander #2 Chloride S.A.D.
Adopted Resolution Confirming Special Assessment Roll for Highlander #2 Chloride S.A.D., as presented.
Authorized Supervisor to sign Phase II Permit Application on behalf of Township and submit two (2) copies to MDEQ District Office prior to March 10, 2003 deadline.
Received and filed updated status report on HVAC system, as presented.
Reconsidered payment of bills in amount of $166,261.14.
Authorized payment of bills in amended amount of $136,802.14, thereby removing payment of $29,459.00 to Bumler Mechanical.
Authorized meeting with representatives of Bumler Mechanical to resolve issues related to programming of new HVAC system prior to Township authorization of (final) payment of retainage fee in amount of $29,459.00.
Removed, from agenda, request to purchase items quoted in Buildings & Grounds Director’s memo of February 10, 2003, for upgrade of Board Meeting Room audio system, at cost not to exceed $2,815.99 and consideration of purchase of lapel microphones, until there can be discussion by entire Board.
Adopted amendment to Use of Township Vehicles section of Personnel Policy, per Township auditor opinion and as presented in Supervisor’s memo of February 24, 2003, with review of its effectiveness in one (1) year.
Removed, from agenda, request to hire Planning Commission/ZBA Coordinator, to allow for further study.
Adopted resolution recommending approval of request for transfer of ownership of 2001 Small Winemaker license #195597-01 from Jax Reserve, Ltd. to Amy & Dan Dowd, LLC, located at 3039 S. Baldwin Rd., Orion, Michigan 48359.
Adjourned meeting at 9:05 p.m. Gerald A. Dywasuk, Supervisor
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk Charter Township of Orion
Publish 03.05.03

SYNOPSIS, REGULAR MEETING, MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2003
Called regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
All members present, except Bastian and Gingell.
Supervisor proclaimed week of March 16-22, 2003 as Severe Weather Awareness Week.
Approved payment of bills in amount of $166,261.14.
Approved Agenda, as amended.
Approved Consent Agenda, as amended.
Received and filed DEQ Permit Application Notice, File No. 0302, Heather Lake Weed Control, as presented.
Approved Lake Orion Lions Club Annual White Cane Week solicitation request for April 25-May 4, 2003, on various streets and corners in Township, and waived compliance with sections of Ord. 95 as non-profit organization.
Approved Knights of Columbus 2003 “Tootsie Roll” Fundraiser for Mentally Handicapped solicitation request for April 11, 12, 13, 2003, at various locations in Township, and waived compliance with sections of Ord. 95 as non-profit organization.
Received and filed Planning Commission 2002 Annual Report, as submitted.
Authorized Supervisor to sign Letter of Understanding between Township and Teamsters Union Local 214 representing Clerical Unit regarding pay to employee for temporarily upgraded duties.
Approved plans for improvements to Polly Ann Trail, as submitted.
Authorized expenditure of up to 10% of cost (up to $5,060) for paving of Eastview Avenue, as specified in Road Commission for Oakland County S.A.D. #1503160.
Received and filed request, including petitions, from five (5) young men for safety paths on Heights Road and along M-24 corridor between Village of Lake Orion and school complex at Scripps Road, and crosswalk at Clarkston Road and M-24, and forwarded request to Safety Path Advisory Committee for review and report back to Board.
Heard request from citizen, Austin Murphy, for adoption of resolution against war, violence, and obscene acts towards peace demonstrators.
Removed request by Guy Sinacola, for different standard in road length for lot split on Brown Road, from agenda until full Board is present.
Failed to approve request by Jim Bell for different standard in road width for lot split on Sheron south of Central.
Authorized expenditure of up to 10% of cost (up to $8,450) for paving of Vernita Drive, as specified in Road Commission for Oakland County S.A.D. #1503060.
Authorized Supervisor to correspond with Road Commission for Oakland County, forwarding documentation, including photos, regarding request for streetlight, replacement of guardrail, and additional signage and flashing lights on sharp curve at 800 Indianwood Road.
Held public hearing at 8:00 p.m. on Special Assessment Roll for Highlander #2 Chloride S.A.D.
Adopted Resolution Confirming Special Assessment Roll for Highlander #2 Chloride S.A.D., as presented.
Authorized Supervisor to sign Phase II Permit Application on behalf of Township and submit two (2) copies to MDEQ District Office prior to March 10, 2003 deadline.
Received and filed updated status report on HVAC system, as presented.
Reconsidered payment of bills in amount of $166,261.14.
Authorized payment of bills in amended amount of $136,802.14, thereby removing payment of $29,459.00 to Bumler Mechanical.
Authorized meeting with representatives of Bumler Mechanical to resolve issues related to programming of new HVAC system prior to Township authorization of (final) payment of retainage fee in amount of $29,459.00.
Removed, from agenda, request to purchase items quoted in Buildings & Grounds Director’s memo of February 10, 2003, for upgrade of Board Meeting Room audio system, at cost not to exceed $2,815.99 and consideration of purchase of lapel microphones, until there can be discussion by entire Board.
Adopted amendment to Use of Township Vehicles section of Personnel Policy, per Township auditor opinion and as presented in Supervisor’s memo of February 24, 2003, with review of its effectiveness in one (1) year.
Removed, from agenda, request to hire Planning Commission/ZBA Coordinator, to allow for further study.
Adopted resolution recommending approval of request for transfer of ownership of 2001 Small Winemaker license #195597-01 from Jax Reserve, Ltd. to Amy & Dan Dowd, LLC, located at 3039 S. Baldwin Rd., Orion, Michigan 48359.
Adjourned meeting at 9:05 p.m. Gerald A. Dywasuk, Supervisor
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk Charter Township of Orion
Publish 03.05.03

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2003 AT 8:00 P.M., IN THE BOARD MEETING ROOM ON THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE ORION TOWNSHIP HALL, 2525 JOSLYN ROAD, LAKE ORION, MICHIGAN 48360, REGARDING THE FOLLOWING MATTER:
PC-2000-64, CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION MASTER PLAN UPDATE
A COPY OF THE PROPOSED MASTER PLAN UPDATE IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK AND MAY BE EXAMINED DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, UNTIL THE DATE OF THE HEARING.
JOHN STEIMEL, CHAIRMAN
PLANNING COMMISSION
JILL D. BASTIAN
TOWNSHIP CLERK

NOTICE OF SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING
MASTER PLAN UPDATE INFORMATIONAL MEETING
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A MASTER PLAN UPDATE INFORMATIONAL MEETING FOR THE PUBLIC TO REVIEW ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2003 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE BOARD MEETING ROOM IN THE ORION TOWNSHIP HALL, 2525 JOSLYN ROAD, LAKE ORION, MICHIGAN 48360.
JOHN STEIMEL, CHAIRMAN
PLANNING COMMISSION
JILL D. BASTIAN
TOWNSHIP CLERK
Publish: 3-12-03 & 3-19-03

SYNOPSIS, REGULAR MEETING,
MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2003
Called regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
All members present.
Supervisor proclaimed week of March 16-22, 2003 as Media Democracy Week, in honor of Orion Neighborhood Television and its contribution to citizens of Orion Township.
Approved payment of bills in amount of $314,087.64 (minus Bumler Mechanical bill).
Approved Agenda, as amended.
Approved Consent Agenda, as amended.
Approved minutes of Monday, March 3, 2003 Highlander #2 Chloride SAD public hearing, as presented.
Received and filed Treasurer’s Reports for January and February 2003, as presented.
Approved amending 2002 Budget, as presented by Supervisor in March 17, 2003 memo.
Adopted Dragon Dash Resolution to allow Orion Township to obtain Road Commission permit for May 4, 2003 event.
Approved Lake Orion High School Senior Class 2003 All Night Party Committee solicitation request to conduct Bucket Brigade fundraiser on Saturday, April 12, 2003, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at following locations: Clarkston Rd. and M-24, Indianwood Rd. and M-24, and Baldwin Rd. and Waldon Rd., and waived compliance with Sections 4, 5, 6, and 8 of Ord. 95, as non-profit organization.
Received and filed Zoning Board of Appeals 2002 Annual Report, as submitted.
Adopted 2003 Budget Resolution, as amended, granting authorization for Clerk and Treasurer to sign warrants for certain expenditures, within appropriations and upon authorization by Supervisor, with ratification by Township Board at next regular meeting.
Adopted policy regarding recording of meetings by members of public, as presented, thereby amending Section 6 of Board of Trustees Rules of Order.
Authorized Supervisor to prepare cost estimate for Miller Road #3 Chloride Special Assessment District, per petition from residents of Miller Road.
Authorized lease of four (4) replacement vehicles for Assessing Department and Building Department at cost not to exceed budgeted amount of $12,000 per vehicle for lease term of three (3) years each.
Adopted resolution requesting that interim District 3 County Commissioner be appointed as soon as possible so that Orion Township, Village of Lake Orion, and Oakland Township may have representation on Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
Authorized purchase of items quoted in Buildings & Grounds Director’s memo of February 10, 2003, for upgrade of Board Meeting Room audio system, at cost not to exceed $2,815.99.
Re-appointed Trustee Tomczak and Clerk Bastian as Township Board representatives on Orion Community Cable Communications Commission (OCCCC) for two (2) year terms expiring November 30, 2004.
Approved minutes of Monday, March 3, 2003 regular meeting, as corrected.
Postponed action on request for different standard in road length for LS-02-08, lot split request by Guy Sinacola, for property on Brown Road just east of Baldwin Road, Sidwell Nos. 09-32-400-066/065/044, for revised plans dated 02.06.03, until April 7, 2003 meeting to allow petitioner to revise plans to include easement to adjacent properties for future access.
Granted different standard in road width for LS-02-18, lot split request by Jim Bell, for property at Sheron Drive south of Central, Sidwell Nos. 09-03-453-002 and 09-03-454-003/004/005, allowing twenty (20) foot right-of-way in lieu of required thirty (30) foot for private road to access no more than two (2) parcels in revised location of vacated portion of Sheron Drive.
Directed Supervisor to forward excerpt of March 17, 2003 minutes regarding citizen comments received at Board meeting related to proposed abandonment of portion of Island Pointe, as well as copy of 1991 minutes regarding this matter, to Road Commission for Oakland County prior to their decision on matter at March 27, 2003 meeting.
Approved amending 2003 Budget by increasing Elections budget (101-262) in amount of $70,000 for special primary and general elections for replacement of County Commissioner, with funds to come from General Capital Improvement Fund.
Clerk left meeting at 9:15 p.m.
Authorized reinstatement of Char Beiser as Planning Commission / ZBA Coordinator at pay rate of $16.95 per hour (five years at Level 5, $35,266 annually), with 120 hours of vacation, plus full benefits, with seniority date of March 17, 2003, and directed Supervisor to sign Letter of Understanding with Teamsters Union, with understanding that Clerical Union will drop grievance regarding unfilled position.
Postponed decision on HVAC System Maintenance Agreement with Bumler Mechanical and payment of retainage until April 7, 2003 meeting.
Authorized purchase of 2003 Chevrolet CK25753 2500HD Extended Cab 4WD Truck for Fire Department, at cost not to exceed $21,672.61, either through Oakland County Fleet Purchase Program (from Buff Whelan Chevrolet, low bidder) or from another local GMC dealership.
Referred proposed amendments to Township Parks & Recreation Facilities Use Policy back to Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee to allow for review and comment by sports leagues.
Authorized Parks & Recreation Director to proceed with program to accept payment by credit card for Parks & Recreation activities only, to enable obtaining discounted price for purchase of software, per parameters outlined in memo of March 10, 2003.
Postponed consideration of Township Gifts Policy until next meeting.
Adjourned meeting at 11:20 p.m. Gerald A. Dywasuk, Supervisor
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish 03.19.03

USED FIRE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES
FOR SALE
The Orion Township Fire Department is offering for sale to the highest bidder, the following used Fire Department Vehicles.
(3) 1987 Pierce “Dash” Pumpers
Minimum Bid $ 60,000 ea.
(1) 1979 Pierce/GMC Pumper Tanker
Minimum Bid $ 5,500
(1) 1978 Pierce/GMC Mini-Pumper
Minimum Bid $ 2,500
(1) 1969 Sutphen/GMC 85 ft. Aerial Tower
Minimum Bid $12,000
(1) 1966 GMC 4X4 Pick-Up
Minimum Bid $ 3,000
(1) 1993 GMC 4X4 Suburban
Minimum Bid $ 4,500
Additional information is available upon request, and an inspection of these vehicles can be arranged by contacting the Orion Township Fire Department offices at (248) 373-4660 during normal business hours. These vehicles are offered for sale in “AS IS” condition, and the Charter Township of Orion reserves the right to reject any and all bids as may in the best interest of the Township.
Persons wishing to place a bid on any or all of these used vehicles should submit a sealed bid, clearly marked “Used Fire Department Vehicle Bid” to the address below.
Charter Township of Orion
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
2525 Joslyn Road
Lake Orion, Michigan 48360
Bids must be received by the Orion Township Clerk’s Office no later than 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 2, 2003. Bids will be opened at that time.
Publish: 3/19 & 3/26

COMMITTEE VACANCY
The Charter Township of Orion is seeking residents to serve on the following committee which generally meets bi-monthly:
SAFETY PATH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Please submit a Letter of Interest which includes your background and a brief explanation of why you would like to serve, no later than Thursday, April 17, 2003, at 4:00 p.m., to:
Charter Township of Orion
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
2525 Joslyn Rd.
Lake Orion, Michigan 48360
For further information, please call (248) 391-0304, ext. 104.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 4/2/03 & 4/9/03

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING, WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2003 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE PC-2001-40, TEXT AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 78, SECTION 30.06, F., TEMPORARY USE PERMITS PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:00 P.M. IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE ORION TOWNSHIP HALL, 2525 JOSLYN ROAD, LAKE ORION, MICHIGAN 48360, ON THE FOLLOWING MATTER:
PC-2003-06, TEXT AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 78, BIG BOX RETAIL BUILDINGS
A COMPLETE COPY OF THE PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK AND MAY BE EXAMINED DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, UNTIL THE DATE OF THE HEARING.
JOHN STEIMEL, CHAIRMAN
PLANNING COMMISSION
JILL D. BASTIAN
TOWNSHIP CLERK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING, WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2003 AT 8:00 P.M. IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE ORION TOWNSHIP HALL, 2525 JOSLYN ROAD, LAKE ORION, MICHIGAN 48360, ON THE FOLLOWING MATTER:
PC-2001-40, TEXT AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 78, SECTION 30.06, F., TEMPORARY USE PERMITS.
A COMPLETE COPY OF THE PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK AND MAY BE EXAMINED DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, UNTIL THE DATE OF THE HEARING.
JOHN STEIMEL, CHAIRMAN
PLANNING COMMISSION
JILL D. BASTIAN
TOWNSHIP CLERK
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING, WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2003 AT 8:00 P.M. IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE ORION TOWNSHIP HALL, 2525 JOSLYN ROAD, LAKE ORION, MICHIGAN 48360, ON THE FOLLOWING MATTER:
PC-2001-40, TEXT AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 78, SECTION 30.06, F., TEMPORARY USE PERMITS.
A COMPLETE COPY OF THE PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK AND MAY BE EXAMINED DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, UNTIL THE DATE OF THE HEARING.
JOHN STEIMEL, CHAIRMAN
PLANNING COMMISSION
JILL D. BASTIAN
TOWNSHIP CLERK

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ORD. 78
PC-2003-07, STANDARD FEDERAL BANK
REZONING REQUEST
The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Monday, April 21, 2003, to be held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, proposes to adopt a map amendment to Ord. 78, Zoning Ordinance, to allow the rezoning of property, as follows:
PC-2003-07, Standard Federal Bank Rezoning, a request to rezone a 90,000 square foot site located at 831 Brown Rd., from LI-1 (Limited Industrial 1) to OP2 (Office and Professional 2), for the purpose of building a branch office, Sidwell number 09-33-351-029, Michael A. Boggio, applicant.
A copy of the proposed ordinance amendment is on file in the office of the Township Clerk, 2525 Joslyn, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted before the meeting to Jill D. Bastian, Clerk, at the address listed above.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 60-6
AMENDMENT TO ORD. NO. 60
LAND DIVISION & PRIVATE ROADS
PRIVATE ROAD & LAND DIVISION REGULATIONS
The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Monday, April 21, 2003, held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, adopted an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 60, Land Division & Private Roads, as previously amended, for the Charter Township of Orion, Michigan; changing the text in Section 1, Definitions; Section 2, Division and Partitioning of Land; and Section 5, Private Road Requirements; providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances and portions thereof; and providing an effective date.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION ORDAINS:
SECTION 1 of Ordinance
Pursuant to the provisions of the Subdivision Control Act of 1967/Land Division Act, as amended, and pursuant to all applicable provisions of law, Ordinance No. 60, Land Division & Private Roads, Section 1, Definitions, Section 2, Division and Partitioning of Land, and Section 5, Private Road Requirements, are amended by placing the hereinafter described language in the Ordinance, as follows:
Section 1 ? Definitions.
A. Alley ? A public or private right-of-way which provides secondary access to a lot, block or parcel of land.
G. Easement ? A specific area of land over which a liberty, privilege, or advantage is granted by the owner to the public, a corporation, or some particular person or part of the public for specific uses and purposes, and which shall be designated a ‘public? or ‘private? easement, depending on the nature of the use.
L. Lot Area ? The total horizontal area within the lot lines of the lot. For lots adjacent to private or public roads, the lot area shall not include any portion of the private or public road or road right-of-way.
R. Right-of-Way ? Land used or to be used, either public or private, to facilitate pedestrian and/or vehicular movement.
S. Road ? A public or private right-of-way which affords traffic circulation and principal means of access to abutting property, including avenue, place, way, drive, lane, boulevard, highway, street, and any other thoroughfare, except an alley or driveway, to a building. A road also includes the land between the road lines, whether improved or unimproved.
T. Road, Private ? A road constructed within a dedicated right-of-way, in accordance with this Ordinance, which provides vehicular access to one (1) or more parcels, where said right-of-way and road have not been dedicated to the Road Commission for Oakland County, or other public jurisdiction.
U. Road, Public ? A road accepted, by dedication or otherwise, by the Road Commission for Oakland County or the Michigan Department of Transportation.
V. Tract ? Two (2) or more parcels that share a common property line and are under the same ownership.
Section 2 ? Division and Partitioning of Land.
B. Authorized. All division of land, whether platted or unplatted, shall comply with the following:
1. (no change)
2. Conformance with Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations. Any lot, outlot or other parcel of land shall be in conformance with the applicable width, area, and design layout requirements of the Orion Township Subdivision Regulations, Ordinance No. 27, and the Orion Township Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 78, as amended. Length-to-width ratio for proposed land divisions pursuant to this Ordinance shall be a maximum of 4-to-1. Land within dedicated public or private road rights-of-way shall not be included in the calculation of lot area, width, depth, building setbacks, or other applicable requirements.
3-5 (no change)
6. Access. Every resultant parcel shall abut a public road, or right-of-way; or if there is not a public road there shall be a private road approved, pursuant to Section 5, prior to any division, partitioning, or combination. Each parcel shall be accessible by one (1) or both of the following methods:
a. An area where a driveway can provide vehicular access to an existing road and meets all applicable location standards of the Michigan Department of Transportation, Road Commission for Oakland County, and the Charter Township of Orion, or has an area where a driveway can provide vehicular access to any existing road and meet all such applicable location standards.
b. An existing public or private road or road right-of-way providing vehicular access to an existing road and meeting all applicable location standards of the Michigan Department of Transportation, Road Commission for Oakland County, and the Charter Township of Orion, or can be served by an existing driveway that will provide vehicular access to an existing road and that will meet all such applicable location standards.
7-13 (no change)
Section 5 ? Private Road Requirements.
A. No person shall create any divided parcel of land within the corporate limits of the Township without platting, unless such parcel or lot fronts on a public or private road, as enumerated herein, and improved to the standards of this section.
B. A copy of the written easement agreement for such private road shall be given to each new owner of record of the divided parcel by the grantor thereof, and containing a legal description of any and all private roads abutting, traversing, and/or adjacent to the original parcel prior to the division. Said notice shall be attached to each transmitting instrument of interest in each successive division of land and said legal description of the private road shall be recorded with the Oakland County Register of Deeds at the time of land division. Such covenant shall contain reasonable methods for cost sharing of future maintenance of said private road by the property owners benefiting from the use thereof. Such covenant shall contain a legal description of all lands to be served by said private road. A copy of the easement agreement shall be filed with the Township Clerk.
C. All private roads not connecting to another road shall terminate in a cul-de-sac or T-turn-around, at the discretion of the Township Board. Private road rights-of-way shall not be less than sixty (60) feet wide, unless serving only one (1) lot, for which the right-of-way may be decreased to thirty (30) feet wide (see Figure 1). Adjoining property owners may dedicate thirty (30) feet each for joint private road construction. Cul-de-sac circles shall not be less than ninety-four (94) feet in diameter at the outside of the roadway surface with a right-of-way diameter of at least one hundred (100) feet for residential developments, and one hundred sixty (160) feet for industrial developments. ‘T?-turn-around may be allowed for residential uses only. Each leg of the ‘T?-turn-around shall be at least thirty (30) feet in length.
The Township Board may, upon petition by a property owner or owners, approve a different standard for roadway width and length, if it decides that a different standard is more appropriate. It is the responsibility of the requesting property owner or owners, to present the request and the supporting documentation for that request. The decision of the Township Board shall be final.

D. All final plans for land division, legal descriptions, and private road specifications shall be drawn and sealed by a Registered Engineer prior to presentation to the Township for consideration. The drawing shall indicate all existing structures, and existing and proposed elevations based on USGS datum at a contour of two (2) feet maximum within the boundaries of the parcel(s) and within one hundred (100) feet of the boundary of the land parcel(s).
E. Standards for Private Road development shall be as follows:
1. All private road right-of-way widths shall be shown on the land division drawing as a perpetual easement for ingress, egress, and public utilities.
2-4 (no change)
5. To ensure adequate site distance, a minimum of fifty (50) feet of flat gradient, measured from shoulder line to shoulder line in all directions at the intersection of any private road and any public road shall be required.
6. No private road right-of-way shall be less than sixty (60) feet in width for its full length, except when serving only one (1) residential lot, as per Section 5(I), or as otherwise allowed in this Ordinance. The aggregate surface of the (residential) private road serving two or more lots shall conform to the specifications outlined below:
a. A minimum thirty (30) feet wide of aggregate surface, fifteen (15) feet wide each side of right-of-way centerline, shall be required for all private roads serving three (3) or more parcels. A minimum eighteen (18) feet wide aggregate surface shall be required for private roads serving not more than two (2) parcels, or for private road right-of-way reduced to thirty (30) feet in width to serve one (1) parcel.
b. Minimum eight (8) inch depth uniform #22A aggregate surface on granular sub-grade, or minimum eight (8) inch depth uniform #22A aggregate on six (6) inches of Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Class III granular material on cohesive soils (see Paragraph 8 below).
c. Aggregate surface cross slope of 0.03 feet per foot, from centerline down to edge of surface at top of ditch banks on both sides of centerline.
d. Ditches shall be provided on both sides of the road, with minimum bottom depth of two (2) feet below center line elevation, minimum flat bottom width of two (2) feet, maximum side slopes of one (1) foot vertical to four (4) feet horizontal (1v. to 3h. adjacent to wetlands), and graded to drain with longitudinal slope between minimum cleansing velocity and maximum erosive velocity for the 10-year frequency design rain event.
e. Unless allowed otherwise in this Ordinance, private roads shall also conform to all requirements and standards of the September 24, 1998 Rules and Regulations for Plat Development as well as the January 2001 Permit Rules, Specifications and Guidelines, both by the Road Commission for Oakland County.
7. (no change)
8. For private roads, serving two (2) or more lots, a granular soil sub-grade shall be installed. The minimum total depth of the compacted material shall be eight (8) inches, laid in two (2) separate four (4) inch courses. For cohesive soil sub-grade, minimum total depth of the compacted material shall be fourteen (14) inches, laid in three (3) separate courses, with the upper eight (8) inches (two (2) separate four (4) inch courses) over a six (6) inch bottom course of Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Class III Granular Material. Each course, as well as the sub-grade, shall be compacted separately to ninety-eight (98) percent of its maximum unit weight per cubic foot, as defined by the Michigan Cone Test. Both the top and the bottom four (4) inch courses shall consist of a minimum of MDOT #22A aggregate. Any stones larger than 1 ? 1 ? inches shall be removed before placing the top four (4) inch course. All trees, stumps, brush, and the roots thereof shall be entirely removed from within the grading limits of all private roads and shall be disposed of outside the sixty (60) foot right-of-way area.
9. Drainage ditches shall be constructed as required and approved by the Township Engineer, in accordance with Ordinance No. 92, Stormwater Management and Erosion Control Ordinance, or as otherwise required.
10. (no change)
11. (no change)
12. No private road right-of-way shall be less than sixty (60) feet in right-of-way width for its full length, unless serving only one (1) lot [see diagram in Section 5(C)], or as otherwise provided for in this Ordinance.
13. All private roads shall comply with all Township and County requirements for standardized road naming, addressing, and signage.
F. (no change)
G. Road names shall not be permitted which might cause confusion with names of existing roads in or near the Township. Roads that will be continuations of existing roads shall be called by the same names of such existing roads. All names shall be approved by the Township Supervisor, with written recommendation from the Township Fire Chief. There shall be provided road signs at every road intersection which meets the specifications of the Road Commission for Oakland County and as approved by the Township Board. All costs of such signs shall be borne by the developer or property owner(s) of the lots to be served by the private road.
H. (no change)
I. This section shall apply where two (2) or more lots front or have direct access to a private road. If the number of lots is only one (1) [see diagram in Section 5(C)] the right-of-way for said road may be a minimum of thirty (30) feet in width.
J. Where existing private roads are to be extended within the original property, but not to adjacent parcels, the existing road may be extended at its present right-of-way width, provided the entire private road is improved to the specifications of this Ordinance, except for width.
SECTION 2 of Ordinance
All ordinances or portions of an ordinance in conflict with or inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict.
SECTION 3 of Ordinance
Nothing in this ordinance amendment shall restrict or nullify an enforcement action relative to any act or offense committed or done before the effective data of this Ordinance, and any enforcement action or prosecution is hereby waived.
SECTION 4 of Ordinance
The various parts, sections and clauses of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the Ordinance shall not be affected.
SECTION 5 of Ordinance
This Ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Township of Orion, and shall become effective upon publication, as provided by law.
Copies of the proposed Ordinance are on file in the office of the Township Clerk, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted before the meeting to Jill D. Bastian, Clerk, at the address listed above. Jill D. Bastian, Clerk Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 04.23.03

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 78-166
AMENDMENT TO ORD. 78, ZONING ORDINANCE
ARTICLES II AND XXVII,
SECTIONS 2.01 AND 27.06(D)
PRIVATE ROAD & LAND DIVISION REGULATIONS
The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Monday, April 21, 2003, held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, adopted an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 78, Articles II and XXVII, for the Charter Township of Orion, Michigan; changing the text in Sections 2.01 and 27.06(D); providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances and portions thereof; and providing an effective date.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION ORDAINS:
SECTION 1 of Ordinance
Pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Township Planning and Zoning Act, as amended, pursuant to all applicable provisions of law, Ordinance No. 78, Articles II and XXVII, and Sections 2.01 and 27.06 (B) are amended by placing the hereinafter described language in the Ordinance, as follows:
ARTICLE II ? CONSTRUCTION OF LANGUAGE AND DEFINITIONS
Section 2.01 ? Definitions
Alley: A public or private right-of-way which provides secondary access to a lot, block or parcel of land.
Driveway: A strip of land, that is not dedicated to the public, used to provide vehicular access to a single zoning lot.
Easement: A specific area of land over which a liberty, privilege, or advantage is granted by the owner to the public, a corporation, or some particular person or part of the public for specific uses and purposes, and which shall be designated a ‘public? or ‘private? easement, depending on the nature of the use.
Lot Area: The total horizontal area within the lot lines of the lot. For lots adjacent to private or public roads, the lot area shall not include any portion of the private or public road or road right-of-way.
Lot Lines: The lines bounding a lot, as defined herein:
A. Front Lot Line. In the case of a lot not located on a
corner, the line separating said lot from the public
or private road right-of-way. In the case of a corner lot, or double frontage lot, that line separat-
ing said lot from the road which is designated
as the front road in the plat and on the
request for a building permit. For the purpose of
determining setbacks, front yard setbacks shall be
required for each lot line that abuts a public or
private road right-of-way. A front yard setback
for the frontage along a private road shall not
however be required for existing or proposed
structure(s) on neighboring parcels adjoining a
private road right-of-way and which are not
subject to land division permits under Ordinance
No. 27 or Ordinance No. 60.
B-C (no change)
Lot Width: The horizontal, straight line distance between the side lot lines measured at the two points where the minimum building line or setback intersects the side lot lines. The width of a private road right-of-way shall not be included in the calculation of frontage necessary to achieve the minimum lot width requirements.
Road: A public or private right-of-way which affords traffic circulation and principal means of access to abutting property, including avenue, place, way, drive, lane, boulevard, highway, street and any other thoroughfare, except an alley or driveway to a building. A road also includes the land between the road lines, whether improved or unimproved.
Major Thoroughfare. An arterial road of great
continuity which is intended to serve as a large
volume traffic-way for both the immediate
Municipality area and region beyond, and which
may be designated in the Township’s Major
Thoroughfare Plan as a major thoroughfare, park-
way, expressway, or equivalent term to identify those
roads comprising the basic structure of the
road plan. Major thoroughfares shall also have an
existing or proposed right-of-way of one hundred
twenty (120) feet or more.
Collector Road (Arterial). A road used primarily to
carry traffic from a minor road to a major thor-
oughfare. Collector roads (arterials) shall be the
roads so designated in the Master Plan of the Town-
ship as having an existing or proposed right-of-
way of at least eighty-six (86) feet but not more than
one hundred and twenty (120) feet.
Local Road. A road of limited continuity used
primarily for access to abutting residential proper-
ties.
Marginal Access Road. A minor road paralleling
and adjacent to a major thoroughfare which
provides access to abutting properties and protec-
tion from through traffic.
Boulevard. A road developed to 2 two-lane, one-
way pavements, separated by a median.
Turn-Around. A short boulevard permanently termi-
nated by a vehicular turn-around.
Cul-de-Sac. A minor road of short length, having
one (1) end open to traffic and being permanently
terminated at the other end by a vehicular turn-
around.
Loop Road. A minor road of short length with two
(2) openings to traffic, beginning from the same road,
and projecting parallel to each other and connect-
ing at their termination by a loop.
Road Private: A road constructed within a dedicated right-of-way, in accordance with this Ordinance, which provides vehicular access to one (1) or more parcels, where said right-of-way and road have not been dedicated to the Road Commission for Oakland County, or other public jurisdiction.
Road Public: A road accepted, by dedication or otherwise, by the Road Commission for Oakland County or the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Street: See Road.
Street, Private: See Road, Private.
Street, Public: See Road, Public.
ARTICLE XXVII ? GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 27.06 ? Streets, Roads, and Other Means of Access.
A-C (no change)
D. Internal Roadways.
The following standards must be complied with whenever an internal or on-site roadway is required:
1. Width. Unless otherwise specified in Ordinance No. 60, Land Division and Private Roads, an internal or on-site roadway shall be at least eighteen (18) feet in width.
a. For any zoning district other than single family residential that has three (3) or more structures proposed to front on an internal road, the right-of-way shall be sixty (60) feet, with an improved surface of thirty (30) feet.
b. For any zoning district other than single family residential that has a single structure served by a driveway, the right-of-way shall be a minimum of thirty (30) feet with an improved surface of eighteen (18) feet.
2. (no change)
E-F (no change)
SECTION 2 of Ordinance
All ordinances or portions of an ordinance in conflict with or inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict.
SECTION 3 of Ordinance
Nothing in this ordinance amendment shall restrict or nullify an enforcement action relative to any act or offense committed or done before the effective data of this Ordinance, and any enforcement action or prosecution is hereby waived.
SECTION 4 of Ordinance
The various parts, sections and clauses of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the Ordinance shall not be affected.
SECTION 5 of Ordinance
This Ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Township of Orion, and shall become effective upon publication, as provided by law.
Copies of the proposed Ordinance are on file in the office of the Township Clerk, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 04.23.03

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 27-4A
AMENDMENT TO ORD. NO. 27
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
PRIVATE ROAD & LAND DIVISION REGULATIONS
The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Monday, April 21, 2003, held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, adopted an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 27, Subdivision Regulations, as previously amended, for the Charter Township of Orion, Michigan; amending Article II, Definitions; and Article IV, Design Layout Standards; providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances and portions thereof; and providing an effective date.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION ORDAINS:
SECTION 1 of Ordinance
Pursuant to the provisions of the Subdivision Control Act of 1967 as amended, and pursuant to all applicable provisions of law, Ordinance No. 27, Article II, Definitions, and Article IV, Design Layout Standards, are amended by placing the hereinafter described language in the Ordinance as follows:
ARTICLE II ? DEFINITIONS
Section 200 ? Definitions
1. Alley ? A public or private right-of-way shown on a plat which provides secondary access to a lot, block or parcel of land.
5. Driveway ? A strip of land, that is not dedicated to the public, used to provide vehicular access to a single zoning lot.
10. Lot Area ? The total horizontal area within the lot lines of the lot. For lots adjacent to private or public roads, the lot area shall not include any portion of the private or public road or road right-of-way.
23. Right-of-Way ? Land used or to be used, either public or private, to facilitate pedestrian and/or vehicular movement.
24. Road ? A public or private right-of-way which affords traffic circulation and principal means of access to abutting property, including avenue, place, way, drive, lane, boulevard, highway, street, and any other thoroughfare, except an alley or driveway, to a building. All such roads are an existing state, county or municipal roadway or in a plat heretofore approved pursuant to law or approved by official action on a plat duly filed and recorded in the office of the County Register of Deeds. A road also includes the land between the road lines, whether improved or unimproved.
a. Major Thoroughfare. An arterial road of great continuity which is intended to serve as a large volume traffic-way for both the immediate Municipality area and region beyond, and which may be designated in the Township’s Major Thoroughfare Plan, as a major thoroughfare, parkway, expressway, or equivalent term to identify those roads comprising the basic structure of the road plan. Major thoroughfares shall also have an existing or proposed right-of-way of one hundred twenty (120) feet or more.
b. Collector Road (Arterial) A road used primarily to carry traffic from a minor road to a major thoroughfare. Collector roads (arterials) shall be the roads so designated in the Master Plan of the Township as having an existing or proposed right-of-way of at least eighty-six (86) feet but not more than one hundred and twenty (120) feet.
c. Local Road A road of limited continuity used primarily for access to abutting residential properties.
d. Marginal Access Road A minor road paralleling and adjacent to a major thoroughfare which provides access to abutting properties and protection from through traffic.
e. Boulevard A road developed to 2 two lane, one-way pavements, separated by a median.
f. Turn-Around. A short boulevard permanently terminated by a vehicular turn-around.
g. Cul-de-Sac A minor road of short length, having one (1) end open to traffic and being permanently terminated at the other end by a vehicular turn-around.
h. Loop Road A minor road of short length with two (2) openings to traffic, beginning from the same road and projecting parallel to each other and connecting at their termination by a loop.
26. Road, Private ? A road constructed within a dedicated right-of-way, in accordance with this Ordinance, which provides vehicular access to one (1) or more parcels, where said right-of-way and road have not been dedicated to the Road Commission for Oakland County, or other public jurisdiction.
27. Road, Public ? A road accepted, by dedication or otherwise, by the Road Commission for Oakland County or the Michigan Department of Transportation.
28. Street ? See Road.
29. Street, Private ? See Road, Private.
30. Street, Public ? See Road, Public.
ARTICLE IV ? DESIGN LAYOUT STANDARDS
Section 402 – Lots
Lots within subdivisions shall conform to the following standards:
1. Size and Shapes:
e. Excessive lot depth in relation to width shall be avoided. A depth-to-width ratio of 4 to 1 shall be considered a maximum.
SECTION 2 of Ordinance
All ordinances or portions of an ordinance in conflict with or inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict.
SECTION 3 of Ordinance
Nothing in this ordinance amendment shall restrict or nullify an enforcement action relative to any act or offense committed or done before the effective data of this Ordinance, and any enforcement action or prosecution is hereby waived.
SECTION 4 of Ordinance
The various parts, sections and clauses of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the Ordinance shall not be affected.
SECTION 5 of Ordinance
This Ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Township of Orion, and shall become effective upon publication, as provided by law.
Copies of the proposed Ordinance are on file in the office of the Township Clerk, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 04.23.03

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 27-4A
AMENDMENT TO ORD. NO. 27
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
PRIVATE ROAD & LAND DIVISION REGULATIONS
The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Monday, April 21, 2003, held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, adopted an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 27, Subdivision Regulations, as previously amended, for the Charter Township of Orion, Michigan; amending Article II, Definitions; and Article IV, Design Layout Standards; providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances and portions thereof; and providing an effective date.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION ORDAINS:
SECTION 1 of Ordinance
Pursuant to the provisions of the Subdivision Control Act of 1967 as amended, and pursuant to all applicable provisions of law, Ordinance No. 27, Article II, Definitions, and Article IV, Design Layout Standards, are amended by placing the hereinafter described language in the Ordinance as follows:
ARTICLE II ? DEFINITIONS
Section 200 ? Definitions
1. Alley ? A public or private right-of-way shown on a plat which provides secondary access to a lot, block or parcel of land.
5. Driveway ? A strip of land, that is not dedicated to the public, used to provide vehicular access to a single zoning lot.
10. Lot Area ? The total horizontal area within the lot lines of the lot. For lots adjacent to private or public roads, the lot area shall not include any portion of the private or public road or road right-of-way.
23. Right-of-Way ? Land used or to be used, either public or private, to facilitate pedestrian and/or vehicular movement.
24. Road ? A public or private right-of-way which affords traffic circulation and principal means of access to abutting property, including avenue, place, way, drive, lane, boulevard, highway, street, and any other thoroughfare, except an alley or driveway, to a building. All such roads are an existing state, county or municipal roadway or in a plat heretofore approved pursuant to law or approved by official action on a plat duly filed and recorded in the office of the County Register of Deeds. A road also includes the land between the road lines, whether improved or unimproved.
a. Major Thoroughfare. An arterial road of great continuity which is intended to serve as a large volume traffic-way for both the immediate Municipality area and region beyond, and which may be designated in the Township’s Major Thoroughfare Plan, as a major thoroughfare, parkway, expressway, or equivalent term to identify those roads comprising the basic structure of the road plan. Major thoroughfares shall also have an existing or proposed right-of-way of one hundred twenty (120) feet or more.
b. Collector Road (Arterial) A road used primarily to carry traffic from a minor road to a major thoroughfare. Collector roads (arterials) shall be the roads so designated in the Master Plan of the Township as having an existing or proposed right-of-way of at least eighty-six (86) feet but not more than one hundred and twenty (120) feet.
c. Local Road A road of limited continuity used primarily for access to abutting residential properties.
d. Marginal Access Road A minor road paralleling and adjacent to a major thoroughfare which provides access to abutting properties and protection from through traffic.
e. Boulevard A road developed to 2 two lane, one-way pavements, separated by a median.
f. Turn-Around. A short boulevard permanently terminated by a vehicular turn-around.
g. Cul-de-Sac A minor road of short length, having one (1) end open to traffic and being permanently terminated at the other end by a vehicular turn-around.
h. Loop Road A minor road of short length with two (2) openings to traffic, beginning from the same road and projecting parallel to each other and connecting at their termination by a loop.
26. Road, Private ? A road constructed within a dedicated right-of-way, in accordance with this Ordinance, which provides vehicular access to one (1) or more parcels, where said right-of-way and road have not been dedicated to the Road Commission for Oakland County, or other public jurisdiction.
27. Road, Public ? A road accepted, by dedication or otherwise, by the Road Commission for Oakland County or the Michigan Department of Transportation.
28. Street ? See Road.
29. Street, Private ? See Road, Private.
30. Street, Public ? See Road, Public.
ARTICLE IV ? DESIGN LAYOUT STANDARDS
Section 402 – Lots
Lots within subdivisions shall conform to the following standards:
1. Size and Shapes:
e. Excessive lot depth in relation to width shall be avoided. A depth-to-width ratio of 4 to 1 shall be considered a maximum.
SECTION 2 of Ordinance
All ordinances or portions of an ordinance in conflict with or inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict.
SECTION 3 of Ordinance
Nothing in this ordinance amendment shall restrict or nullify an enforcement action relative to any act or offense committed or done before the effective data of this Ordinance, and any enforcement action or prosecution is hereby waived.
SECTION 4 of Ordinance
The various parts, sections and clauses of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the Ordinance shall not be affected.
SECTION 5 of Ordinance
This Ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Township of Orion, and shall become effective upon publication, as provided by law.
Copies of the proposed Ordinance are on file in the office of the Township Clerk, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 04.23.03

Charter Township of Orion
Notice of Hearing on Miller Road Chloride #3
(Conklin to Paul Blvd.) Improvement
Notice is Hereby Given:
1 . That the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Orion has initiated the process of making certain improvements to Miller Road (Conklin to Paul Blvd.) by chloriding it four (4) times a year.
2. That a preliminary cost estimate prepared by the Township is on file with the Township Clerk.
3. That this Board has tentatively designated the following described lands in the township as constituting the Special Assessment District against which the cost of the improvement is to be assessed:
09-01-435-040 09-01-435-033 09-01-435-023 09-01-435-028
09-01-435-037 09-01-435-021 09-01-435-026 09-01-434-045
09-01-434-044 09-01-434-051 09-01-434-050 09-01-434-049
09-01-434-023 09-01-434-022 09-01-434-048 09-01-434-040
09-01-430-057 09-01-476-001 09-01-476-002 09-01-476-013
09-01-477-061 09-01-477-058 09-01-477-059 09-01-477-060
09-01-477-055 09-01-477-054 09-01-477-056 09-01-478-016
09-01-478-004 09-01-478-005
4. The Special Assessment District is proposed to be created for a period of ten (10) years or until a petition to discontinue the special assessment district is received with signatures that represent a majority of the properties in the district. Annual redeterminations of the cost of the improvement shall be necessary in the future, without a change in the boundaries in said Special Assessment District. The projected incremental increases are ten (10%) percent per year for the term of the improvement without additional public hearings.
5. That the Township Board will meet at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, on Monday, May 5, 2003 at 8:00 p.m., to hear and consider any objections to the improvement and to said Special Assessment District.
6. If the Township Board approves the improvement, a special assessment may be levied against properties that benefit from the improvement. Act 186 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1973, as amended, provides that the special assessment must be protested at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming the special assessment roll before the Michigan Tax Tribunal may acquire jurisdiction of any dispute involving the special assessment. The hearing for the purpose of confirming the special assessment will be held, if at all, at some time in the future pursuant to notice given as required by law. Appearance and protest at such hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. An owner of or party in interest in property to be assessed, or his or her agent, may appear in person to protest the special assessment, or may protest the special assessment by letter filed with the Township Clerk at or prior to the time of the hearing, in which case appearance is not required.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Publish: 4/23/03; 4/30/03

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 78-168
PC-2003-07, STANDARD FEDERAL BANK
REZONING REQUEST
The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Monday, April 21, 2003, held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, adopted a map amendment to Ord. 78, Zoning Ordinance, to allow the rezoning of property, as follows:
PC-2003-07, Standard Federal Bank Rezoning, a request to rezone a 90,000 square foot site located at 831 Brown Rd., from LI-1 (Limited Industrial 1) to OP-2 (Office and Professional 2), for the purpose of building a branch office, Sidwell number 09-33-351-029, Michael A. Boggio, applicant.
Copies of the Ordinance are on file in the office of the Township Clerk, 2525 Joslyn, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 04.23.03

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 78-167
AMENDMENT TO ORD. 78, ZONING ORDINANCE
ARTICLES V AND XII
SECTIONS 5.16, 5.26, AND 12.24(N)
SAFETY PATH REGULATION
The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Monday, April 21, 2003, held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, adopted an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 78, Articles V and XII, for the Charter Township of Orion, Michigan; changing the text in Sections 5.16, 5.26, and 12.24(N), regarding the requirements for safety path construction; providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances and portions thereof; and providing an effective date.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION ORDAINS:
SECTION 1 of Ordinance
Pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Township Planning and Zoning Act as amended, pursuant to all applicable provisions of law, Articles V and XII, and Sections 5.16, 5.26, and 12.24(N), are amended by placing the hereinafter described language in the Article as follows:
Section 5.16 – Safety Path and Sidewalk Requirements
Construction of safety paths for pedestrian use and use by non-motorized vehicles shall be required of all developers in conjunction with the development of parcels in this zoning district. The safety paths shall conform to the specifications outlined in Section 27.06 and Ordinance 97. The sidewalks shall conform to the requirements of Ordinance 97.
Section 5.26 – Safety Path and Sidewalk Requirements
Construction of safety paths for pedestrian use and use by non-motorized vehicles shall be required of all developers in conjunction with the development of parcels in this zoning district. The safety paths shall conform to the specifications outlined in Section 27.06 and Ordinance 97. The sidewalks shall conform to the requirements of Ordinance 97.
Section 12.24 ? Required Conditions
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N. Safety Paths. Construction of safety paths for pedestrian use and use by non-motorized vehicles shall be required in conjunction with the development of all parcels in this zoning district. The safety paths shall conform to the specifications outlined in Section 27.06 and Ordinance 97.
SECTION 2 of Ordinance
Amended only as specified above in this Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3 of Ordinance
Any and all criminal or civil proceedings initiated by the Township and pending, and all vested rights on the effective date of this Ordinance, are saved and may be consummated according to the law and ordinance enforced at the time they were commenced.
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 (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 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.
SECTION 5 of Ordinance
The various parts, sections, and clauses of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the Ordinance shall not be affected.
SECTION 6 of Ordinance
This Ordinance shall be published in full in a newspaper of general circulation in the Charter Township of Orion qualified under State law to publish legal notices and shall become effective upon publication, as provided by law.
Copies of the Ordinance are on file in the office of the Township Clerk, 2525 Joslyn, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 04.23.03

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SYNOPSIS, REGULAR MEETING, MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2003
Called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
All members present, except Fetzer.
Supervisor proclaimed week of April 21-27, 2003 as Oakland County Community Development Week.
Approved payment of bills in amount of $366,464.30.
Approved Agenda, as amended.
Approved Consent Agenda, as amended.
Approved minutes of Monday, March 17, 2003 regular meeting, as corrected.
Approved minutes of Monday, April 7, 2003 regular meeting, as presented.
Approved minutes of Tuesday, April 15, 2003 special emergency meeting, as presented.
Received and filed Treasurer’s Report for March 2003, as submitted.
Authorized Election Inspector pay rates for 2003 Special Primary and General Elections, as proposed by Clerk.
Approved Environmental Services Agreement for Household Hazardous Waste Services with Onyx Environmental Services, as presented, and authorized Supervisor to sign on behalf of Township.
Adopted Resolution Authorizing The Request For Reimbursement of Eligible Project Expenses Under The Oakland County Environmental Infrastructure Fund Program, as presented, and directed Clerk to forward Resolution and supporting documentation to Oakland County for reimbursement.
Received and filed 2003 Trash Hauler Licensing Report, as submitted.
Authorized Supervisor to sign ProActive Software License and Service Agreement to allow for on-line registration by credit card for Parks & Recreation programs.
Approved request by Synergy to allow payment for water and sewer capital and lateral charges for Great Lake Athletic Club, 3800 S. Baldwin Road over period of ten (10) years.
Adopted resolution allowing temporary closure of Twin Oaks Ct. and portion of Twin Oaks Rd. (between 3541 and 3570), Rolling Meadows Subdivision, on Saturday, July 19, 2003, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m., to hold subdivision ‘Family Fun Day?.
Granted different standard in road length for LS-02-08, lot split request by Guy Sinacola, for property on Brown Road just east of Baldwin Road, Sidwell Nos. 09-32-400-066/065/044, per revised plans date-stamped April 2, 2003, with understanding that proposed cul-de-sac and easement remain private until future development occurs.
Postponed PC-96-30, Harborview Final Plat, until May 5, 2003 meeting, per request of petitioner.
Authorized adjustment to Deputy Clerk compensation for 2003 from $2,600 to $5,200, effective immediately, with funding to come from Clerk’s department budget, if possible, without reduction in Clerk’s salary; or from budget adjustment to General Fund, if necessary.
Approved request for Outdoor Assembly Permit from Lake Orion High School Student Council for carnival at Olde World Canterbury Village on May 9-11, 2003, with activities to end at 10:00 p.m. each evening and with understanding that Township concerns will be addressed prior to event, and waived $100 application fee.
Approved PC-98-63, Pinery at Paint Creek Estates FPP and PC-98-63W, Wetlands, date-stamped April 11, 2003, as recommended by Planning Commission.
Approved PC-2003-07, Standard Federal Bank Rezoning, request to rezone 90,000-sq. ft. site located on north side of Brown Road (831 Brown Road) and west of Joslyn Road from LI-1 (Limited Industrial 1) to OP-2 (Office & Professional 2), Sidwell No. 09-33-351-029, Michael A. Boggio, applicant, per recommendation of Planning Commission.
Held CDBG Reprogramming Public Hearing at 8:00 p.m.
Approved CDBG Reprogramming, per recommendation of CDBG Committee, to allow for funding of removal of architectural barriers at Friendship Park.
Adopted Storm Debris Disposal Program guidelines, as revised to delete the 12? maximum diameter, and authorized Supervisor to hire one or more contractors to get clean-up work done, up to the $100,000 budgeted amount, with report to Board at May 5, 2003 meeting.
Directed GM Committee to complete list of requests, set priorities, and return to Board; then meeting to be scheduled with GM.
Adoped text amendment to Ord. 27, Subdivision Regulations: Private Road and Land Division Regulations, as published.
Adopted text amendment to Ord. 60, Land Divisions & Private Roads: Private Road and Land Division Regulations, as published.
Adopted PC-2000-57, Text Amendment to Ord. 78, Zoning Ordinance: Private Road and Land Division Regulations (setback requirements for private road easements), as published.
Adopted PC-2003-09, Text Amendment to Ord. 78, Zoning Ordinance: Safety Path Regulations, as published.
Received and filed Oxford Township Open Space and Greenway Plan, as presented, with Board directed to submit comments to Zoning/Planning Administrator by April 28, 2003 for subsequent submission to Oxford Township.
Postponed action on DPW Committee: Report Deadline Extension Request until May 5, 2003 meeting, with Committee to submit report to Board.
Authorized acceptance of bids for used fire apparatus, as presented, and completion of sale of these vehicles to highest bidders, per Fire Chief’s memo of April 14, 2003, but to get payment up front from Salem, NE (through village loan funding option).
Amended Charter Township of Orion Water & Sewer Regulations, effective July 1, 2003, to reflect Sewage Disposal System 2003/2004 Rate Increases, per Director of Public Works? memo of April 14, 2003, and acknowledgement that modest increase in sewer rates reflects rate passed through to customers without any mark-up charge.
Adjourned meeting at 9:35 p.m. Gerald A. Dywasuk, Supervisor Jill D. Bastian, Clerk Charter Township of Orion
Publish 04.23.03

Charter Township of Orion
Notice of Hearing on Miller Road Chloride #3
(Conklin to Paul Blvd.) Improvement
Notice is Hereby Given:
1 . That the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Orion has initiated the process of making certain improvements to Miller Road (Conklin to Paul Blvd.) by chloriding it four (4) times a year.
2. That a preliminary cost estimate prepared by the Township is on file with the Township Clerk.
3. That this Board has tentatively designated the following described lands in the township as constituting the Special Assessment District against which the cost of the improvement is to be assessed:
09-01-435-040 09-01-435-033 09-01-435-023 09-01-435-028
09-01-435-037 09-01-435-021 09-01-435-026 09-01-434-045
09-01-434-044 09-01-434-051 09-01-434-050 09-01-434-049
09-01-434-023 09-01-434-022 09-01-434-048 09-01-434-040
09-01-430-057 09-01-476-001 09-01-476-002 09-01-476-013
09-01-477-061 09-01-477-058 09-01-477-059 09-01-477-060
09-01-477-055 09-01-477-054 09-01-477-056 09-01-478-016
09-01-478-004 09-01-478-005
4. The Special Assessment District is proposed to be created for a period of ten (10) years or until a petition to discontinue the special assessment district is received with signatures that represent a majority of the properties in the district. Annual redeterminations of the cost of the improvement shall be necessary in the future, without a change in the boundaries in said Special Assessment District. The projected incremental increases are ten (10%) percent per year for the term of the improvement without additional public hearings.
5. That the Township Board will meet at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, on Monday, May 5, 2003 at 8:00 p.m., to hear and consider any objections to the improvement and to said Special Assessment District.
6. If the Township Board approves the improvement, a special assessment may be levied against properties that benefit from the improvement. Act 186 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1973, as amended, provides that the special assessment must be protested at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming the special assessment roll before the Michigan Tax Tribunal may acquire jurisdiction of any dispute involving the special assessment. The hearing for the purpose of confirming the special assessment will be held, if at all, at some time in the future pursuant to notice given as required by law. Appearance and protest at such hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. An owner of or party in interest in property to be assessed, or his or her agent, may appear in person to protest the special assessment, or may protest the special assessment by letter filed with the Township Clerk at or prior to the time of the hearing, in which case appearance is not required.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Publish: 4/23/03; 4/30/03

**NOTICE**
SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO ALL QUALIFIED ELECTORS:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Special Primary Election will be held in
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2003
The POLLS will be open from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
AT THE POLLING PLACES LISTED BELOW:
1 – Blanche Sims Elementary School 465 E. Jackson, Lake Orion
2 – Ehman Center (Village of Lake Orion) 55 Elizabeth St., Lake Orion
3 – Pine Tree Elementary School 590 Pine Tree Rd., Lake Orion
4 – Orion Township Public Library 825 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion
*5 – Webber Elementary School 3191 W. Clarkston Rd., Lake Orion
*6 – Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church 2700 Waldon Rd., Lake Orion
7 – Carpenter Elementary School 2290 Flintridge, Orion
*8 – Comm. Educational Resource Ctr. (CERC) 455 E. Scripps Rd., Lake Orion
9 – Comm. Educational Resource Ctr. (CERC) 455 E. Scripps Rd., Lake Orion
10 – Gingellville Community Center 1801 Waldon Rd., Orion
11 – Lake Orion Church of Christ 1080 Hemingway, Lake Orion
12 – Lake Orion United Methodist Church 140 E. Flint St., Lake Orion
13 – Gingellville Community Church 3920 S. Baldwin Rd., Orion
14 – King of Kings Lutheran Church 1715 S. Lapeer Rd., Lake Orion
15C – Orion Township Hall 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion
*Temporary Locations
FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOMINATING CANDIDATES OF ALL PARTICIPATING POLITICAL PARTIES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES:
COUNTY County Commissioner, 3rd District
(including Orion and Oakland Townships)
JILL D. BASTIAN, CLERK
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
Posted: 4/30/03

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING, WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2003 AT 8:00 P.M. IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE ORION TOWNSHIP HALL, 2525 JOSLYN ROAD, LAKE. ORION, MICHIGAN 48360, ON THE FOLLOWING MATTER:
PC-2001-40, TEXT AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 78, SECTION 30.06, F., TEMPORARY USE PERMITS.
A COMPLETE COPY OF THE PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK AND MAY BE EXAMINED DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, UNTIL THE DATE OF THE HEARING.
JOHN STEIMEL, CHAIRMAN
PLANNING COMMISSION
JILL D. BASTIAN
TOWNSHIP CLERK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING, WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2003 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE PC-2001-40, TEXT AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 78, SECTION 30.06, F., TEMPORARY USE PERMITS PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:00 P.M. IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE ORION TOWNSHIP HALL, 2525 JOSLYN ROAD, LAKE ORION, MICHIGAN 48360, ON THE FOLLOWING MATTER:
PC-2003-06, TEXT AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 78, BIG BOX RETAIL BUILDINGS
A COMPLETE COPY OF THE PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK AND MAY BE EXAMINED DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, UNTIL THE DATE OF THE HEARING.
JOHN STEIMEL, CHAIRMAN
PLANNING COMMISSION
JILL D. BASTIAN
TOWNSHIP CLERK

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
ORD. 68, WATER AND SEWER
AMENDMENT TO WATER AND SEWER REGULATIONS
The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Monday, April 21, 2003, amended the Water & Sewer System Regulations of Ord. 68, Section 5, Paragraphs A, B, C and E, effective July 1, 2003, as follows:
Section 5 – Charges for Sewer Service
A. Charges for sewage service to premises utilized for residential purposes shall be $47.66 per unit for each calendar quarter (three months) or part thereof. The volume of one (1) unit shall be 3,200 cubic feet.
B. Charges for sewage service to premises utilized for non-residential purposes shall be at rates to be established from time to time by the Township Board, but in no event shall said charges be less than $47.66 per unit for each calendar quarter (three months) or part thereof. The volume of one (1) unit shall be 3,200 cubic feet.
C. In addition to the sewer usage charges, all non-residential users of the system shall pay a quarterly ‘Industrial Waste Control? (IWC) Charge in accordance with the following schedule, based on assigned meter size:
Industrial Waste Control Charge (IWC) Quarterly IWC Charge
Meter Size

5/8 inch $ 17.88
3/4 inch $ 26.85
1 inch $ 44.73
1-1/2 inch $ 98.40
2 inch $ 143.10
3 inch $ 259.38
4 inch $ 357.75
6 inch $ 536.64
8 inch $ 894.42
10 inch $1,252.17
12 inch $1,431.06
14 inch $1,788.81
16 inch $2,146.56
18 inch $2,504.34
Non-residential users shall be defined as all users other than single family houses, apartment buildings, condominiums, townhouses, mobile homes, schools, churches and municipal buildings.
D. (unchanged)
E. High Strength Surcharge
A high strength surcharge shall be levied against industrial and commercial customers contributing sewage to the system with concentrations of pollutants exceeding the levels described as follows:
1. 275 milligrams per liter (mg/l) of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD).
2. 350 milligrams per liter (mg/l) of Total Suspended Solids (TSS).
3. 12 milligrams per liter (mg/l) of Phosphorus (P).
4. 100 milligrams per liter (mg/l) of Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG).
Amounts of High Strength Surcharge Total Charge per Pound of Excess
Pollutants
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) $0.209
Total Suspended Solids (TSS) $0.292
Phosphorus (P) $3.296
Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) $0.068
The High Strength Surcharge shall not apply to domestic customers. Restaurants shall also be exempt from High Strength Surcharge per the Federal Court ‘Second Interim Order?, dated July 10, 1981.
Copies of complete text of Ord. 68, including the amended Water and Sewer Regulations, are on file in the office of the Township Clerk, 2525 Joslyn, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 04.30.03

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
ABSENT VOTER BALLOTS AVAILABLE
Absent Voter Ballots for the May 13, 2003 Special Primary Election are now available in the Orion Township Clerk’s office. To obtain an application for an Absent Voter Ballot, please call the Clerk’s office at (248) 391-0304, ext. 104, or come to the Clerk’s office at 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. The Clerk’s office will also be open on Saturday, May 10, 2003 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for Absent Voter Ballots only.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 4/30/03 & 5/7/03

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
CLOSE OF REGISTRATION for
JUNE 17, 2003 SPECIAL GENERAL ELECTION
To the Qualified Electors of Orion Township, Oakland County, Michigan:
Notice is hereby given that Monday, May 19, 2003 is the last day to register to vote or change your address for the June 17, 2003 Special General Election for Oakland County Commissioner, District 3, including Orion and Oakland Townships.
If you are not currently registered to vote or have changed your address in Orion Township,
please note the following locations and times for voter registration listed in this notice. Qualified electors may register to vote or change their address in one of the following manners:
In person:
? At the Orion Township Clerk’s office, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or at the office of any County Clerk during normal business hours;
? At any of the Secretary of State branch offices located throughout the State during normal business hours;
? At the specified agency for clients receiving services through the Family Independence Agency, the Department of Community Health, Michigan Jobs Commission, and some offices of the Commission for the Blind;
? At the military recruitment offices for persons enlisting in the armed forces.
By mail:
? By obtaining and completing a Mail-In Voter Registration Application at the Township Clerk’s office or at the Orion Township Library, 825 Joslyn Rd., (693-3000) and forwarding it to the election official directed on the application by the close of registration deadline. Mail-in voter registration applications may be obtained by contacting:
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
2525 Joslyn Road
Lake Orion, Michigan 48360
(248) 391-0304, ext. 104
Note: A person who registers to vote by mail is required to vote in person the first time unless they have previously voted in person in Orion Township or are at least 60 years of age or are disabled.
Publish: 5/7/03 & 5/14/03

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
ABSENT VOTER BALLOTS AVAILABLE
Absent Voter Ballots for the May 13, 2003 Special Primary Election are now available in the Orion Township Clerk’s office. To obtain an application for an Absent Voter Ballot, please call the Clerk’s office at (248) 391-0304, ext. 104, or come to the Clerk’s office at 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. The Clerk’s office will also be open on Saturday, May 10, 2003 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for Absent Voter Ballots only.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 4/30/03 & 5/7/03

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SYNOPSIS, REGULAR MEETING, MONDAY, MAY 5, 2003
Called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
All members present.
Special tribute presentation by State Rep. Ruth Johnson to Orion citizen, Larry Mullins.
Supervisor proclaimed week of May 11-17, 2003 as Police Week and May 15, 2003 as Peace Officers? Memorial Day in honor of law enforcement officers.
Acknowledged art work displayed at Township by Clubhouse Inspiration clients, in conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month.
Approved payment of bills in amount of $614,375.94.
Approved Agenda, as amended.
Approved Consent Agenda, as amended.
Approved minutes of Monday, April 21, 2003 regular meeting, as submitted.
Approved minutes of Monday, April 21, 2003 CDBG Reprogramming Public Hearing, as presented.
Approved solicitor’s license to sell ice cream from a truck for Gerry Prothero, pursuant to Ordinance No. 95, Peddlers and Solicitors Regulation.
Approved solicitor’s license to sell ice cream from a truck for Tammy Marvin, pursuant to Ordinance No. 95, Peddlers and Solicitors Regulation.
Acknowledged receipt of MML Workers? Compensation Fund dividend check in amount of $8,788.00.
Accepted resignation of Lisa Simpkins from Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee, with regret.
Appointed Alternate PRAC Member, Joe Bird, to fill vacancy on Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee to complete term expiring on December 31, 2003; further, authorized advertising interested citizens to serve as Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Alternate Member.
Received and filed Notice of Solicitation from Seventh-Day Adventist Church of intent, as non-profit religious organization, to solicit door-to-door in Orion Township, June – September, 2003.
Received and filed DEQ Permit Application Notice (No. 0978): Weed Control in Lake Orion, Chamberlain Area.
Received and filed DEQ Permit Application Notice (No. 0977): Weed Control in Lake Orion, Area #6 ? Brittain, Algene, Lookout Ln.
Held Miller Road Chloride #3 S.A.D. Cost Estimate Public Hearing at 8:05 p.m.
Adopted Resolution Authorizing Supervisor to Prepare Special Assessment Roll for Miller Road Chloride #3 S.A.D. (Conklin Rd. to Paul Blvd.).
Accepted 2002 Audit, as presented, and authorized filing 2002 Audit and Management Letter with local audit division of Michigan Department of Treasury.
Approved PC-98-63, Pinery at Paint Creek Estates Final Plat, Township date-stamped April 29, 2003, and directed Clerk to sign mylar only when applicant has demonstrated compliance with items enumerated in review letters of Township engineering and planning consultants, Township attorney, and Fire Chief.
Approved PC-96-30, Harborview Final Plat, Township date-stamped April 29, 2003, and directed Clerk to sign mylar only when applicant has demonstrated compliance with items enumerated in review letters of Township engineering and planning consultants, Township attorney, and Fire Chief.
Received and filed Clerk’s memo of April 19, 2003 and accompanying documentation, including April 17, 2003 correspondence from Township attorney, regarding METRO Act compliance and authorized Township attorney to review Township Ordinance No. 122 for any necessary modifications, with a report to the Board within ninety (90) days.
Received and filed DPW Committee Report, as presented, and granted ninety (90) day extension, until August 4, 2003 meeting (if necessary) to allow Committee to review options for long-range planning, including continue discussions with Oakland County regarding contracting for DPW Department (water and sewer) responsibilities.
Clerk Bastian left meeting at 9:25 p.m. and Deputy Clerk Rosalie Ward took over roll call and minute recording duties for remainder of meeting.
Authorized soliciting bids for Union Church floor reinforcement work, upon receipt of plans from architect, by end of week (or consider going with different architect).
Authorized soliciting bids for Union Church HVAC system.
Authorized compensation to Village of Lake Orion for clean-up of storm debris (in Pct. 2), in amount of 10% of amount actually spent for entire Township project, up to $10,000, and to not set a precedent, with Village DPW to do actual curbside clean-up of debris work.
Received oral status report from Supervisor regarding neighborhood dispute on Conklin Road raised at April 21, 2003 meeting.
Discussed citizens? concerns regarding condition of rear of Hamlin Pub property where it abuts residential properties on Markdale.
Authorized contracting with Concessions Plus for 2003 concession services at Township parks, pending contractor receipt of State license, Oakland County Health Department permit and compliance with Township insurance requirements, noting that mobile trailer will be used by contractor at Friendship Park, not pavilion kitchen.
Held Executive Session regarding Orion vs Turner.
Authorized Township attorney to proceed as directed regarding Orion vs Turner.
Adjourned meeting at 10:55 p.m. Gerald A. Dywasuk, Supervisor Jill D. Bastian, Clerk Charter Township of Orion
Publish 05.07.03

SYNOPSIS, REGULAR MEETING, MONDAY, MAY 19, 2003
Called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
All members present, except Bastian.
Designated Recording Secretary to call roll and record minutes, in absence of Clerk.
Approved payment of bills in amount of $569,988.97.
Approved Agenda, as amended.
Approved Consent Agenda, as presented.
Set public hearing for Special Assessment Roll for Miller Road #3 Chloride S.A.D. for 8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 2003.
Received and filed Miller Road Neighborhood Report from Supervisor.
Received and filed Markdale Residents? Concerns re: Hamlin Pub Report.
Reappointed Barbara Shea Pote to Safety Path Advisory Committee for one (1) year term expiring April 30, 2004, and directed Clerk to advertise other SPAC vacancies.
Received and filed Treasurer’s Report for April 2003, as submitted.
Approved donation of labor by Tanner, Inc. to build 18?-20? gazebo for Friendship Park, per requirements reflected in Board comments regarding items related to construction of same, and authorized $5,000 adjustment to 2003 General Fund budget (from General Capital Improvement Fund or funding obtained through donations), with specified funds to be expended for building materials.
Authorized contracting with Oakland Excavating for Civic Center Park Road Improvements at cost of $440,845.98 for Phases I and II, with budget adjustment from 2002 to 2003 funds from General Capital Improvement Fund, and direct Supervisor to sign contract, pending contractor compliance with Township insurance requirements.
Postponed consideration of amendment to Castello DiBologna Dance/Entertainment Agreement: Outdoor Music, per request of petitioner.
Approved tangible Township support in form of use of Friendship Park for parking, with understanding of compliance with applicable Township ordinances and no hook-ups allowed on Township property, for ‘Art, Autos, & Architecture? event to be held on July 26 and 27, 2003 at Guest House.
Authorized purchase of used Fire Rescue Unit (ambulance), 1995 Ford/Horton, from Oxford Fire Department, at cost of $28,500, for emergency use only (not transport), with funds to come from Fire Capital Improvement Fund, and to be housed eventually in new Fire Station on N. Baldwin Road.
Received and filed West Nile Virus Committee Status Report, as presented.
Received and filed Storm Debris Removal Status Report, as presented.
Adjourned meeting at 8:38 p.m. Gerald A. Dywasuk, Supervisor Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish 05.21.03

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
VACANCIES SAFETY PATH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Charter Township of Orion is seeking interested residents to serve on the Safety Path Advisory Committee. If you wish to be considered for appointment, please submit a letter of interest, with qualifications and experience, by June 9, 2003, at 4:00 p.m., to:
Charter Township of Orion
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
2525 Joslyn Rd.
Lake Orion, Michigan 48360
For further information, please call (248) 391-0304, ext. 104.
Publish: 5/28/03 & 6/4/03

SYNOPSIS ORION TOWNSHIP LIBRARY BOARD
Meeting
May 15, 2003
Present: John Cirner, Frank Mclsaac, Mary Pergeau, James J. Abrarmczyk, Alexis lveson, MaryAnne Thorndycraft, trustees; Linda Sickles, director
President John Cirner called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
1 . Agenda approved as amended.
2. Minutes of March, 2003 regular meeting approved.
3. Treasurer’s report and financial statements for March and April 2003 filed for audit.
4. Bills report totaling $187,156 approved.
5. Director reported circulation decrease of 1.8% from April 2002 at 28,185 items borrowed. Decrease a result of 3 days closure due to ice storm.
6. Approved reinstating “Orion @ Your Service” program highlighting non- profit organizations serving the Orion community.
7. Library received national recognition for newsletter from American Library Association.
8. Library will be participating with a float in the holiday parade. Board approved letter of commendation to Penny Peterson, editor of the newsletter.
9. Approved acknowledgement of extra efforts of Kim Winther, administrative assistant, Gene Williams, acting supervisory librarian during director’s absence and to Jeff Straub for extra work during ice storm.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 19, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in the conference room of the library.
Prepared by,
Linda Sickles
Director

UNION CHURCH COMMUNITY CENTER
FLOOR REINFORCEMENT Project # 03011 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID
Orion Township is accepting bids for floor reinforcement in Orion Township’s Union Church Community Center, located @ 21 E Church St. in Lake Orion, between Broadway and Anderson street, next to Orion Senior Center.
Sealed bids are to be received at Orion Township Clerk Department no later than 2 p.m., Thursday, June 19, 2003, labeled “Union Church Community Center” to the Clerk Department, at 2525 Joslyn Rd., Orion, MI 48360. Bid Forms are included in the bid documents and must be used when submitting a bid for this project. All bids shall remain firm for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after bid opening.
The bidder, by making a Bid represents that the bidder has visited the site and become familiar with the local conditions under which the work to be performed and correlated personal observations with requirements of the Contract Documents. Those wishing to visit the site may do so during the hours of 7a.m. to 10 a.m. Mon. -Fri. only.
Bid Documents may be obtained between the hours of 8:30a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Mon.- Fri., excluding holidays, at the following location:
Orion Township Offices
Clerk Department
2525 Joslyn Road
Orion, M1 48360
Publish: 5/28/03 & 6/4/03

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2003 AT 8:00 P.M. IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE ORION TOWNSHIP HALL, 2525 JOSLYN ROAD, LAKE, ORION, MICHIGAN 48360, ON THE FOLLOWING MATTER:
PC-2003-15, TEXT AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 77, SIGN REGULATIONS
A COMPLETE COPY OF THE PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK AND MAY BE EXAMINED DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, UNTIL THE DATE OF THE HEARING.
JOHN STEIMEL, CHAIRMAN
PLANNING COMMISSION
JILL D. BASTIAN
TOWNSHIP CLERK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2003 SCHEDULED TO BEGIN AT 8-00 P.M. IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE ORION TOWNSHIP HALL, 2525 JOSLYN ROAD, LAKE ORION, MICHIGAN 48360, ON THE FOLLOWING MATTER:

PC-2003-12, RITE AID #4307 EXTERIOR PHARMACY WINDOW DRIVE-THROUGH SPECIAL LAND USE, LOCATED AT 630 S. LAPEER ROAD. THE PROPOSED USE OF THE EXISTING BUILDING IS TO ADD AN EXTERIOR PHARMACY WINDOW DRIVE-THROUGH FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS PICK-UP ONLY. SIDWELL #09-11-428-015. APPLICANT: S.S.O.E., INC.

IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND, YOU MAY SEND CORRESPONDENCE TO THE ORION TOWNSHIP HALL, ADDRESSED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION, TO EXPRESS YOUR VIEWS AND/OR CONCERNS. A COPY OF THE PROPOSED SPECIAL LAND USE APPLICATION IS ON FILE IN THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT AND MAY BE EXAMINED DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY UNTIL THE DATE OF THE HEARING.

JOHN STEIMEL, CHAIRMAN
PLANNING COMMISSION

JILL D. BASTIAN
TOWNSHIP CLERK

Charter Township of Orion
Notice of Hearing on Miller Road (Conklin to Paul Blvd.)
Chloride #3 Improvement
Notice is Hereby Given:
1. That the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Orion has initiated the process of making certain improvements to Miller Road (Conklin to Paul Blvd.) by chloriding it four (4) times a year.
2. That a special assessment roll prepared by the Township Supervisor is on file with the Township Clerk.
3. That this Board has designated the following described lands in the township as constituting the Special Assessment District against which the cost of the improvement is to be assessed:
09-01-435-040
09-01-435-033
09-01-435-023
09-01-435-028
09-01-435-037
09-01-435-021
09-01-435-026
09-01-434-045
09-01-434-044
09-01-434-051
09-01-434-050
09-01-434-049
09-01-434-023
09-01-434-022
09-01-434-048
09-01-434-040
09-01-430-057
09-01-476-001
09-01-476-002
09-01-476-013
09-01-477-061
09-01-477-058
09-01-477-059
09-01-477-060
09-01-477-055
09-01-477-054
09-01-477-056
09-01-478-016
09-01-478-004
09-01-478-005
4. The Special Assessment District is proposed to be created for a period of ten (10) years or until a petition to discontinue the special assessment district is received with signatures that represent a majority of the properties in the district. Annual redeterminations of the cost of the improvement shall be necessary in the future, without a change in the boundaries in said Special Assessment District. The projected incremental increases are ten (10%) percent per year for the term of the improvement without additional public hearings.
5. That the Township Board will meet at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, on Monday, June 16, 2003 at 8:00 p.m., to hear and consider any objections to the assessments and to said Special Assessment Roll.
6. If the Township Board confirms the roll a special assessment shall be levied against properties that benefit from the improvement. Act 186 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1973, as amended, provides that the special assessment must be protested at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming the special assessment roll before the Michigan Tax Tribunal may acquire jurisdiction of any dispute involving the special assessment. The hearing for the purpose of confirming the special assessment wilt be held, if at all, at some time in the future pursuant to notice given as required by law. Appearance and protest at such hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. An owner of or party in interest in property to be assessed, or his or her agent, may appear in person to protest the special assessment, or may protest the special assessment by letter filed with the Township Clerk at or prior to the time of the hearing, in which case appearance is not required.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Publish: 6/4/03; 6/11/03

“NOTICE”
SPECIAL GENERAL ELECTION
TO ALL QUALIFIED ELECTORS:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Special General Election will be held in
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN
TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2003
The POLLS will be open from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
AT THE POLLING PLACES LISTED BELOW:
1.- Blanche Sims Elementary School
465 E. Jackson, Lake Orion
2. Ehman Center (Village of Lake Orion)
55 Elizabeth St., Lake Orion
3. Pine Tree Elementary School
590 Pine Tree Rd., Lake Orion
4. Orion Township Public Library
825 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion
*5. Webber Elementary School
3191 W. Clarkston Rd., Lake Orion
*6. Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
2700 Waldon Rd., Lake Orion
7. Carpenter Elementary School
2290 Flintridge, Orion
*8. Comm. Educational Resource Ctr. (CERC)
455 E. Scripps Rd., Lake Orion
9. Comm. Educational Resource Ctr. (CERC)
455 E. Scripps Rd., Lake Orion
10 – Gingellville Community Center
1801 Waldon Rd., Orion
11. Lake Orion Church of Christ
1080 Hemingway, Lake Orion
12. Lake Orion United Methodist Church
140 E. Flint St., Lake Orion
13. Gingellville Community Church
3920 S. Baldwin Rd., Orion
14. King of Kings Lutheran Church
1715 S. Lapeer Rd., Lake Orion
15C. Orion Township Hall
2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion
*Temporary Locations
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A CANDIDATE OF ALL PARTICIPATING POLITICAL PARTIES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICE:
COUNTY COUNTY COMMISSIONER, 3RD DISTRICT
(including Orion and Oakland Townships)
JILL D. BASTIAN, CLERK
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
Publish: 6/4/03 & 6/11/03

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST
Notice is hereby given that the Charter Township of Orion Election Commission has scheduled the public accuracy test for the June 17, 2003 Special General Election for Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at 5:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan.
The public accuracy test is conducted to determine that the program and election equipment being used to tabulate the results of the June 17, 2003 Special Primary Election count the votes in the manner prescribed by law.
Orion Township Election Commission
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Richard Tomczak, Trustee
Michael Fetzer, Trustee
Publish: 6/4/03

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SYNOPSIS, REGULAR MEETING, MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2003
Called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
All members present except Bastian.
Supervisor proclaimed month of July 2003 as Recreation & Parks Month.
Approved payment of bills in amount of $584,985.69.
Approved Agenda, as amended.
Approved Consent Agenda, as amended.
Approved minutes of regular meeting of Monday, May 5, 2003, as submitted.
Approved minutes of regular meeting of Monday, June 2, 2003, as submitted.
Received and filed Treasurer’s Report for May 2003, as submitted.
Adopted resolution allowing temporary closure of May Center Court, cul-de-sac at northern end of May Center Road, Silverbell Oaks Subdivision, on Saturday, June 21, 2003, to hold subdivision party.
Received and filed notice from Michigan Consumer Federation, consumer protection and advocacy organization, of their intent to conduct door-to-door canvass of Orion Township from June 4, 2003 through August 20, 2003.
Received and filed DEQ Permit Application Notice (No. 1275): Weed Control in Voorheis Lake, to control nuisance aquatic plants (annual request).
Held First Reading of PC-2003-06, Text Amendment to Ord. 78, Zoning Ordinance, Sections 2.01, 13,03, and 15.02, to define and regulate Large Scale Retail Establishments (‘Big Box? retail), and directed Clerk to publish for Second Reading and possible adoption at July 7, 2003 meeting.
Held First Reading of PC-2001-40, Text Amendment to Ord. 78, Zoning Ordinance, Section 30.06, F, regarding Temporary Use Permits, to incorporate specific criteria that Zoning Board of Appeals would use to review future temporary use permit applications, and directed Clerk to publish for Second Reading and possible adoption at July 7, 2003 meeting.
Authorized Supervisor to notify Road Commission for Oakland County that Orion Township has no objection to proposed abandonment of portion of Joslyn Court from Joslyn Road to Waldon Road.
Authorized Supervisor to prepare cost estimate for proposed Conklin Road Chloride #1 S.A.D., in response to Conklin Road (Golfview to Indian Lake Road) residents? petition to establish Special Assessment District for purpose of chloriding that portion of Conklin Road.
Authorized Supervisor to prepare cost estimate for proposed Square Lake #1 (Lake Level) S.A.D., in response to petition from residents with access to Square Lake to establish Special Assessment District for purpose of improving water quality by controlling lake level on Square Lake through collection of funds to pay monthly electric bill for lake pump.
Authorized Supervisor to prepare cost estimate for proposed Square Lake #2 (Algae Control) S.A.D., in response to petition from residents with access to Square Lake to establish Special Assessment District for purpose of improving water quality through control of algae in Square Lake.
Authorized entering into and signing two (2) Letters of Understanding (Clerical Union and DPW Union) for donation of medical/personal time to Phoebe Schutz, with time period being ninety (90) days, and that each Township employee may donate up to, but no more than, five (5) days of their accrued, but unused, medical/personal time.
Authorized Supervisor to prepare cost estimate for proposed Elkhorn Lake #3 (Weed Control) S.A.D., in response to petition from residents to establish Special Assessment District for purpose of improving water quality through chemical weed kill.
Held Special Assessment Roll public hearing for renewal of Miller Road Chloride #3 S.A.D.
Adopted Resolution Confirming Special Assessment Roll for Miller Road Chloride #3 S.A.D., as presented.
Following presentation by Tom Chen, Etkin Skanska, received and filed Community Center Feasibility Study Progress Report, as submitted, and authorized continuing with study.
Authorized charging legal fees and other consultant fees, to-date, pending, and future, associated with Eagle Valley landfill’s MDEQ wetlands permit and other related topics, to Host Fee Fund, and to create line item in that budget for these expenses.
Adjourned meeting at 8:45 p.m.
Gerald A. Dywasuk, Supervisor
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 06.18.03

ADVERTISEMENT
orion twp. board vacancy
The Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Orion is seeking applicants for the position of Trustee to complete the term vacated by Eric Wilson. The term expires on November 20, 2004. Resumes, accompanied by a letter of interest, must be received in the Clerk’s Office, Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI 48360, by 4:00 p.m. on July 2, 2003. Interviews will take place at 6:00 p.m. preceding the regular Board Meeting on Monday, July 7, 2003. For questions, call the Clerk’s Office at (248) 391-0304, ext. 104.

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTION AMENDMENT TO ORD. 78,
ARTICLES II, XIII, XV AND XXVII
SECTIONS 2.01, 13.03, 15.02 AND 27.16
BIG BOX RETAIL
The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Monday, July 7, 2003, to be held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, proposes to adopt an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 78, Articles II, XIII, XV and XXVII, for the Charter Township of Orion, Michigan; changing the text in Sections 2.01, 13.03, 15.02; and adding Section 27.16; providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances and portions thereof; and providing an effective date.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION ORDAINS:
SECTION 1 of Ordinance
Pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Township Planning and Zoning Act as amended, pursuant to all applicable provisions of law, Article 2, Section 2.01 is amended by placing the hereinafter described language in the Article as follows:
ARTICLE II, CONSTRUCTION OF LANGUAGE AND DEFINITIONS
Section 2.01 – Definitions
Large Scale Retail Establishment: A retail establishment commonly referred to as a ‘big box? store, which exceeds fifty-five thousand (55,000) square feet in gross floor area for a single tenant.
SECTION 2 of Ordinance
Pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Township Planning and Zoning Act as amended, pursuant to all applicable provisions of law, Articles 13 and 15, Sections 13.03 and 15.02 are amended by placing the hereinafter described language in the Article as follows:
ARTICLE XIII, COMPARISON BUSINESS DISTRICT (CB)
Section 13.03 – Special Land Uses
D. Large Scale Retail Establishments of greater than fifty-five thousand (55,000) square feet. All uses must comply with the requirements outlined in Section 27.16.
ARTICLE XV, GENERAL BUSINESS 2 (GB-2)
Section 15.02 – Special Land Uses
B. Large Scale Retail Establishments of greater than fifty-five thousand (55,000) square feet. All uses must comply with the requirements outlined in Section 27.16.
SECTION 3 of Ordinance
Pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Township Planning and Zoning Act as amended, pursuant to all applicable provisions of law, Article 27, Section 27.16 is created by placing the hereinafter described language in the Article as follows:
ARTICLE XXVII ? GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 27.16 – Large Scale Retail Establishments
A. Minimum Area and Width. Large scale retail stores developed individually or in combination shall have a minimum area of ten (10) acres. Sites of less than ten (10) acres may be approved, at the sole discretion of the Planning Commission, when it is demonstrated by the applicant that the following conditions are met:
1. The site will be developed and shall meet the requirements for maximum lot cover, maximum floor area cover, maximum height, or minimum yard (setback) requirements of the districts in which the site is located.
2. Sufficient area is available to meet all landscaping and buffering standards set forth in Section 27.05.
B. Design Standards. The applicant shall demonstrate in the submission of a site plan and supportive material that the following design standards are met:
1. Aesthetic Character.
a. Facades and Exterior Walls:
i. Facades greater than one hundred (100) feet in length, measured horizontally, shall incorporate projections or recesses, neither of which shall exceed one hundred (100) horizontal feet.
ii. Ground floor facades that face public streets shall have arcades, display windows, entry areas, awnings or other such features along no less than fifty percent (50%) of their horizontal length.
iii. Building facades must include repeating patterns of color, texture, and architectural or structural bays of twelve (12) inches in width (i.e. offsets, reveals or projecting ribs).
2. Roofs.
a. Flat Roofs. Incorporate parapets to conceal rooftop equipment from public view. The height of the parapets shall not exceed one-third (1/3) of the height of the supporting wall.
b. Pitched Roof.
i. Provide overhanging eaves that extend no less than three (3) feet past the supporting walls.
ii. The average slope shall be one (1) foot of vertical rise for three (3) feet of horizontal run.
3. Materials and Colors.
a. Predominant exterior building materials shall be high quality material, including, but not limited to, brick, stone, and integrally tinted/textured concrete masonry units.
b. Facade colors shall be low reflectance, subtle, neutral or earth tone colors. The use of high-intensity colors, metallic colors, black or fluorescent colors shall be prohibited.
c. Building trim and accent areas may feature brighter colors, including primary colors, but neon tubing shall not be an acceptable feature for building trim or accent areas.
d. Exterior building materials shall provide texture on at least fifty percent (50%) of the fa’ade, but shall not completely consist of smooth-faced concrete block, tilt-up concrete panels or prefabricated steel panels.
4. Entryways. Each principal building shall have clearly defined, highly visible customer entrance consisting of a variety of architectural features such as the following:
a. canopies, porticos or overhangs;
b. recesses/projections;
c. raised corniced parapets over the door;
d. peaked roof forms;
e. display windows;
f. integrated tile work and moldings;
g. integral planters;
h. pavement/material changes for pedestrian cross walks.
C. Site Design.
1. Parking Lot Location. No more than sixty percent (60%) of the off-street parking area devoted to the large scale retail establishment may be located between the front facade of the principal building and the abutting streets.
2. Connectivity. The site design must provide direct connections and safe street crossings to adjacent land uses. Pavement/material changes at driveway crossings shall be installed to better define pedestrian cross walks.
3. Pedestrian Circulation.
a. Safety paths shall be provided in accordance with the Safety Path Ordinance No. 97.
b. Internal sidewalks of no less than six (6) feet in width shall be provided connecting the safety paths to the principal customer entrances and adjacent to all parking areas. No less than ten (10) feet shall exist between the building fa’ade and the planting bed for foundation plantings.
c. All internal sidewalks that cross or are incorporated into maneuvering lanes shall incorporate materials such as pavers, bricks or scored concrete to enhance pedestrian safety and comfort, as well as the attractiveness of the walkways.
4. Central Features and Community Space. Each large scale retail establishment shall contribute to the enhancement of the community by providing at least two (2) of the following: patio/seating area, pedestrian plaza with benches, window shopping walkway, outdoor playground area, kiosk area, water feature, clock tower or other such focal features or amenities. All such areas shall have direct access to the internal sidewalk network and constructed of materials that are compatible with the principal materials of the building and landscaping.
5. Loading, Trash Containers, Outdoor Storage. Each of these functions shall be incorporated into the overall design of the building and landscaping to be visually compatible and fully screened from the view of adjacent properties and public streets. These features shall also be setback a minimum of fifty (50) feet from adjacent residentially zoned properties.
D. Traffic Impact. The applicant shall submit a detailed traffic study in accordance with Section 27.14. Based on the results of the traffic impact study, the applicant shall propose methods of mitigating any adverse effects to the transportation network and show to what degree the proposed methods maintain or improve the operating levels of the impacted streets and intersections.
SECTION 4 of Ordinance
All ordinances or portions of an ordinance in conflict with or inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict.
SECTION 5 of Ordinance
Nothing in this ordinance amendment shall restrict or nullify an enforcement action relative to any act or offense committed or done before the effective data of this Ordinance, and any enforcement action or prosecution is hereby waived.
SECTION 6 of Ordinance
The various parts, sections and clauses of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the Ordinance shall not be affected.
SECTION 7 of Ordinance
This Ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Township of Orion, and shall become effective upon publication, as provided by law.
Copies of the proposed Ordinance are on file in the office of the Township Clerk, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted before the meeting to Jill D. Bastian, Clerk, at the address listed above.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 07.02.03

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ORD. 78
PC-2002-29,
ORION VILLAGE CROSSING, LLC REZONING REQUEST
The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Monday, July 7, 2003, to be held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, proposes to adopt a map amendment to Ord. 78, Zoning Ordinance, to allow the rezoning of property, as follows:
PC-2002-29, Orion Village Crossing, LLC Rezoning, a request to rezone portions of the subject site, located on the southeast corner of Baldwin and Maybee Roads, from OP-1 (Office Professional 1) to RB-2 (Restricted Business 2) ? 1.23 acres, from OP-1 (Office Professional 1) to RM-2 (Multiple Family Residential 2) ? 2.41 acres, and from RB-2 (Restricted Business 2) to RM-2 (Multiple Family Residential 2) ? 7.70 acres, for the purpose of constructing a commercial PUD and a residential PUD, Sidwell number 09-29-326-038, Orion Village Crossing, LLC, applicant.
A copy of the proposed ordinance amendment is on file in the office of the Township Clerk, 2525 Joslyn, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted before the meeting to Jill D. Bastian, Clerk, at the address listed above.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 07.02.03

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO ORD. 78, ZONING ORDINANCE
ARTICLE XXX, SECTIONS 30.06(F)
TEMPORARY USES
The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Monday, July 7, 2003, to be held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, proposes to adopt an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 78, Article XXX, for the Charter Township of Orion, Michigan; changing the text in Section 30.06(F); providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances and portions thereof; and providing an effective date.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION ORDAINS:
SECTION 1 of Ordinance
Pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Township Planning and Zoning Act as amended, pursuant to all applicable provisions of law, ARTICLE XXX, Section 30.06(F) is amended by placing the hereinafter described language in the Article as follows:
Section 30.06 ? Permits to Construct, Move, Alter or Change Use
F. Temporary Use Permits.
1. Initial Application: Temporary use permits for a period of time not to exceed three (3) months, may be issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals, provided that such use will not cause undue harm or unreasonable disturbance to adjacent property owners or nearby residents. Temporary use permits may be issued for facilities that are seasonal in nature, such as Christmas tree sales and roadside vegetable stands or for temporary activities similar to those outlined in section 27.02(B) 27.02(C) of this Ordinance. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall have the authority to specify conditions, including duration of use and hours of operation, in order to ensure compliance with this Ordinance. Property owners and residents within three hundred (300) feet of the zoning lot on which the proposed temporary use is to be located shall be notified at least five (5) days in advance of the meeting at which the application for the temporary use permit will be considered. Additionally, the following conditions shall apply to each application:
a. The temporary use shall not occupy any essential parking spaces or maneuvering lanes associated with an on-site permanent use.
b. To ensure the continued safety of the customers, when located adjacent to a vehicular traffic area, the temporary sales area shall be fenced or provided with appropriate barriers to ensure pedestrian safety and pedestrian passageway.
c. Access shall be provided via a paved driveway.
d. Dedicated parking areas shall be provided which do not extend over sidewalks or safety paths.
e. All products shall be compatible with the permitted uses of the respective zoning district within which the site is located. The Zoning Board of Appeals may deny an application for Temporary Use if it is found that the proposed use is not consistent with the intent of the Zoning District in which the property is located or is incompatible with the permitted uses allowed within the Zoning Ordinance.
f. Flammable products shall be located far enough from the permanent structures to prevent a fire hazard.
g. Due to traffic safety concerns, no temporary sales shall be permitted at gasoline service stations.
h. All signage shall comply with the requirements of the Charter Township of Orion Sign Regulations (Ord. No. 77). As a condition of approval, the ZBA may impose more restrictive sign regulations than those sign regulations specified in Ordinance 77, where traffic safety or impacts to neighboring properties are a concern.
i. The Zoning Board of Appeals may deny a temporary use permit if the requested temporary use is located within one thousand (1,000) yards of similar temporary or permanent use.
2. Renewal Application: Once a temporary use permit has been granted, the use may be reinstated only if the permit is renewed annually; subject to the following conditions, and verification that the above noted requirements are still being satisfied:
a. Only one (1) application for renewal of a temporary use permit may be made in any one (1) calendar year. Renewals shall not be granted if the application is requested by a different individual, entity or corporation for the same parcel.
b. An application for renewal of a temporary use permit issued for the same use, location, time period, and hours of operation shall require only a written request submitted on the applicant’s letterhead to the Building Department, setting forth the requested conditions for the current year, providing the original application was deemed to be complete.
c. An application for renewal of a temporary use permit that seeks to change the use or the location of the use or increase the duration of the time period and/or the hours of operation from the initial application shall require renotification of property owners and residents as set forth in Section 30.06 (F) (1) of this Ordinance.
d. A temporary use permit shall not be renewed if an administrative renewal of a temporary use permit has not been applied for within fourteen (14) months of the date approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
e. A record of temporary use permits granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals shall be maintained by the Building Department. Each file shall include at least the following: the original application, the terms of approval of the initial application, the terms of approval for all subsequent renewals of the original application, and any written complaints received by the Township regarding the use.
f. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall review the file for the temporary use prior to a decision on renewal of a permit, unless otherwise administratively approved by the Building Department in accordance with this Section.
g. The temporary use permit shall not be transferable to another individual, entity or corporation.
h. The owner of the property on which the temporary use is requested shall jointly sign the application for temporary use or shall provide written permission for use of the property as a temporary use.
SECTION 2 of Ordinance
All ordinances or portions of an ordinance in conflict with or inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict.
SECTION 3 of Ordinance
Nothing in this ordinance amendment shall restrict or nullify an enforcement action relative to any act or offense committed or done before the effective data of this Ordinance, and any enforcement action or prosecution is hereby waived.
SECTION 4 of Ordinance
The various parts, sections and clauses of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the Ordinance shall not be affected.
SECTION 5 of Ordinance
This Ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Township of Orion, and shall become effective upon publication, as provided by law.
Copies of the proposed Ordinance are on file in the office of the Township Clerk, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted before the meeting to Jill D. Bastian, Clerk, at the address listed above.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 07.02.03

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 78-169
AMENDMENT TO ORD. 78, ZONING ORDINANCE
ARTICLES II, XIII, XV AND XXVII
SECTIONS 2.01, 13.03, 15.02 AND 27.16
BIG BOX RETAIL
The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Monday, July 7, 2003, held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, adopted an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 78, Articles II, XIII, XV and XXVII, for the Charter Township of Orion, Michigan; changing the text in Sections 2.01, 13.03, 15.02; and adding Section 27.16; providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances and portions thereof; and providing an effective date.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION ORDAINS:
SECTION 1 of Ordinance
Pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Township Planning and Zoning Act as amended, pursuant to all applicable provisions of law, Article 2, Section 2.01 is amended by placing the hereinafter described language in the Article as follows:
ARTICLE II, CONSTRUCTION OF LANGUAGE AND DEFINITIONS
Section 2.01 – Definitions
Large Scale Retail Establishment: A retail establishment commonly referred to as a ‘big box? store, which exceeds fifty-five thousand (55,000) square feet in gross floor area for a single tenant.
SECTION 2 of Ordinance
Pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Township Planning and Zoning Act as amended, pursuant to all applicable provisions of law, Articles 13 and 15, Sections 13.03 and 15.02 are amended by placing the hereinafter described language in the Article as follows:
ARTICLE XIII, COMPARISON BUSINESS DISTRICT (CB)
Section 13.03 – Special Land Uses
D. Large Scale Retail Establishments of greater than fifty-five thousand (55,000) square feet. All uses must comply with the requirements outlined in Section 27.16.
ARTICLE XV, GENERAL BUSINESS 2 (GB-2)
Section 15.02 – Special Land Uses
B. Large Scale Retail Establishments of greater than fifty-five thousand (55,000) square feet. All uses must comply with the requirements outlined in Section 27.16.
SECTION 3 of Ordinance
Pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Township Planning and Zoning Act as amended, pursuant to all applicable provisions of law, Article 27, Section 27.16 is created by placing the hereinafter described language in the Article as follows:
ARTICLE XXVII ? GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 27.16 – Large Scale Retail Establishments
A. Minimum Area and Width. Large scale retail stores developed individually or in combination shall have a minimum area of ten (10) acres. Sites of less than ten (10) acres may be approved, at the sole discretion of the Planning Commission, when it is demonstrated by the applicant that the following conditions are met:
1. The site will be developed and shall meet the requirements for maximum lot cover, maximum floor area cover, maximum height, or minimum yard (setback) requirements of the districts in which the site is located.
2. Sufficient area is available to meet all landscaping and buffering standards set forth in Section 27.05.
B. Design Standards. The applicant shall demonstrate in the submission of a site plan and supportive material that the following design standards are met:
1. Aesthetic Character.
a. Facades and Exterior Walls:
i. Facades greater than one hundred (100) feet in length, measured horizontally, shall incorporate projections or recesses, neither of which shall exceed one hundred (100) horizontal feet.
ii. Ground floor facades that face public streets shall have arcades, display windows, entry areas, awnings or other such features along no less than fifty percent (50%) of their horizontal length.
iii. Building facades must include repeating patterns of color, texture, and architectural or structural bays of twelve (12) inches in width (i.e. offsets, reveals or projecting ribs).
2. Roofs.
a. Flat Roofs. Incorporate parapets to conceal rooftop equipment from public view. The height of the parapets shall not exceed one-third (1/3) of the height of the supporting wall.
b. Pitched Roof.
i. Provide overhanging eaves that extend no less than three (3) feet past the supporting walls.
ii. The average slope shall be one (1) foot of vertical rise for three (3) feet of horizontal run.
3. Materials and Colors.
a. Predominant exterior building materials shall be high quality material, including, but not limited to, brick, stone, and integrally tinted/textured concrete masonry units.
b. Facade colors shall be low reflectance, subtle, neutral or earth tone colors. The use of high-intensity colors, metallic colors, black or fluorescent colors shall be prohibited.
c. Building trim and accent areas may feature brighter colors, including primary colors, but neon tubing shall not be an acceptable feature for building trim or accent areas.
d. Exterior building materials shall provide texture on at least fifty percent (50%) of the fa’ade, but shall not completely consist of smooth-faced concrete block, tilt-up concrete panels or prefabricated steel panels.
4. Entryways. Each principal building shall have clearly defined, highly visible customer entrance consisting of a variety of architectural features such as the following:
a. canopies, porticos or overhangs;
b. recesses/projections;
c. raised corniced parapets over the door;
d. peaked roof forms;
e. display windows;
f. integrated tile work and moldings;
g. integral planters;
h. pavement/material changes for pedestrian cross walks.
C. Site Design.
1. Parking Lot Location. No more than sixty percent (60%) of the off-street parking area devoted to the large scale retail establishment may be located between the front facade of the principal building and the abutting streets.
2. Connectivity. The site design must provide direct connections and safe street crossings to adjacent land uses. Pavement/material changes at driveway crossings shall be installed to better define pedestrian cross walks.
3. Pedestrian Circulation.
a. Safety paths shall be provided in accordance with the Safety Path Ordinance No. 97.
b. Internal sidewalks of no less than six (6) feet in width shall be provided connecting the safety paths to the principal customer entrances and adjacent to all parking areas. No less than ten (10) feet shall exist between the building fa’ade and the planting bed for foundation plantings.
c. All internal sidewalks that cross or are incorporated into maneuvering lanes shall incorporate materials such as pavers, bricks or scored concrete to enhance pedestrian safety and comfort, as well as the attractiveness of the walkways.
4. Central Features and Community Space. Each large scale retail establishment shall contribute to the enhancement of the community by providing at least two (2) of the following: patio/seating area, pedestrian plaza with benches, window shopping walkway, outdoor playground area, kiosk area, water feature, clock tower or other such focal features or amenities. All such areas shall have direct access to the internal sidewalk network and constructed of materials that are compatible with the principal materials of the building and landscaping.
5. Loading, Trash Containers, Outdoor Storage. Each of these functions shall be incorporated into the overall design of the building and landscaping to be visually compatible and fully screened from the view of adjacent properties and public streets. These features shall also be setback a minimum of fifty (50) feet from adjacent residentially zoned properties.
D. Traffic Impact. The applicant shall submit a detailed traffic study in accordance with Section 27.14. Based on the results of the traffic impact study, the applicant shall propose methods of mitigating any adverse effects to the transportation network and show to what degree the proposed methods maintain or improve the operating levels of the impacted streets and intersections.
SECTION 4 of Ordinance
All ordinances or portions of an ordinance in conflict with or inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict.
SECTION 5 of Ordinance
Nothing in this ordinance amendment shall restrict or nullify an enforcement action relative to any act or offense committed or done before the effective data of this Ordinance, and any enforcement action or prosecution is hereby waived.
SECTION 6 of Ordinance
The various parts, sections and clauses of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the Ordinance shall not be affected.
SECTION 7 of Ordinance
This Ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Township of Orion, and shall become effective upon publication, as provided by law.
Copies of the Ordinance are on file in the office of the Township Clerk, 2525 Joslyn, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2003 AT 8:00 P.M. IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE ORION TOWNSHIP HALL, 2525 JOSLYN ROAD, LAKE ORION, MICHIGAN, 48360, ON THE FOLLOWING MATTER:
PC-2003-26, STANDARD FEDERAL BANK SPECIAL LAND USE, LOCATED AT 831 BROWN ROAD. THE SITE IS ZONED OFFICE AND PROFESSIONAL 2 (OP-2). THE APPLICANT, STANDARD FEDERAL BANK, IS PROPOSING A BANK. SIDWELL # 09-33-351-029.
IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND, YOU MAY SEND CORRESPONDENCE TO THE ORION TOWNSHIP HALL, ADDRESSED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION, TO EXPRESS YOUR CONCERNS. A COPY OF THE SPECIAL LAND USE REQUEST IS ON FILE IN THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT AND MAY BE EXAMINED DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, UNTIL THE DATE OF THE HEARING.
JOHN STEIMEL,
CHAIRMAN PLANNING
COMMISSION

JILL D. BASTIAN
TOWNSHIP CLERK

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SYNOPSIS, REGULAR MEETING, MONDAY, JULY 7, 2003
Called meeting to order at 7:25 p.m.
All members present, except Fetzer.
Recognized Friends of Gingell Nature Area with Certificate of Appreciation for their 2003 clean-up efforts at 40-acre Township park.
Recognized 2003 Household Hazardous Waste Day volunteers with Certificates of Appreciation.
Approved payment of bills in amount of $498,929.46.
Approved Agenda, as amended.
Approved Consent Agenda, as amended.
Approved minutes of special meeting of Monday, June 23, 2003: Accept Trustee Resignation, as submitted.
Approved minutes of regular meeting of Monday, June 16, 2003, as submitted.
Approved minutes of public hearing of Monday, June 16, 2003: Miller Road Chloride #3 S.A.D. ? Special Assessment Roll, as submitted.
Adopted resolution allowing temporary closure of Beechwood Way, from Franklin Wright Blvd. To Cedar Bend, Shores of Long Lake Subdivision, on Friday, July 11, 2003, from 7:00 ? 10:00 p.m., to hold block party.
Received and filed Orion Township Public Library 2002 Financial Statements, as submitted.
Adopted resolution scheduling public hearing for Conklin Road Chloride #1 S.A.D. Cost Estimate for Monday, July 21, 2003, at 8:00 p.m.
Adopted resolution scheduling public hearing for Elkhorn Lake #3 Water Quality Control S.A.D. Cost Estimate for Monday, July 21, 2003, immediately following S.A.D. public hearing at 8:00 p.m.
Authorized Supervisor to prepare cost estimate for Judah Road Chloride #2 S.A.D., per resident petition request.
Authorized Supervisor to sign Municipal Credit Contract for Fund Year 2004 for amount of $28,896.
Authorized Supervisor to sign CDBG contracts for 2003-2004 with Orion Area Youth Assistance ($5,000), OLHSA Home Chore Program ($1,000), Lighthouse of Oakland County Needy Resident Program ($1,000), and HAVEN Battered and Abused Spouses Program ($1,000).
Authorized extension of NuSoft Solutions Service Agreement, with all terms and conditions to remaining same, to January 1, 2004.
Received and filed DEQ Permit Application Notice (No. 1459): Weed Control in Lake Orion, Marina Park Estates, to control nuisance aquatic plants (annual request).
Received and filed DEQ Permit Application Notice (No. 1497): Weed Control in Pungs Lake, to control nuisance aquatic plants (annual request).
Accepted resignation of Phil Castonia, Recreation Programmer, with regret, and directed Clerk to advertise vacancy.
Approved solicitor’s license for William Watson, DBA North Carolina Furniture Carriers, to sell new furniture from a truck, pursuant to Ordinance No. 95, Peddlers & Solicitors Regulation.
Adopted resolution allowing temporary closure of Orchard Ridge Drive (611-490), Lonesome Lake Subdivision, on Saturday, July 12, 2003, from 5:00 ? 10:30 p.m., to hold subdivision block party.
Received and filed DEQ Permit Application Notice No. 1571 Weed Control in Delange Pond (off Bristol Rd.).
Set regular meeting of July 21, 2003 as date of meeting at which Board of Trustees proposes to make appointment of Trustee to fill vacancy on Board of Trustees.
Authorized contracting with Deb Bobowski, of Real Estate Development Research, LLC, to conduct Phase 2 of Market Analysis and Economic Analysis of Brown Road Overlay District (with assistance of Laurence G. Allen, of Allen & Associates Appraisal Group), based upon recommendation of Township attorney and Planning Commission, at cost not to exceed $10,000, with report to Board within 60 days.
Following hearing regarding applicant’s request, adopted resolution recommending approval of new Full Year Class C Liquor License for Palazzo De Bocce, Anthony V. Battaglia, to be located at 4292 S. Lapeer Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, above all others, with request for final inspection and issuance of final Certificate of Occupancy and satisfactory background check by OCSD prior to license being issued by LCC.
Following hearing regarding applicant’s request, denied adoption of resolution recommending approval of new Full Year Class C Liquor License for Lai Wah, Inc. (Carrie Lee’s), to be located at 3047 S. Baldwin Road, in Shops on Waldon Pond, Orion, Michigan, above all others.
Held Second Reading and adopted PC-2003-06, Text Amendment to Ord. 78, Zoning Ordinance, Sections 2.01, 13.03, 15.02, & 27.16 to define and regulate Large Scale Retail Establishments (‘Big Box? Retail), as published.
Held Second Reading and adopted PC-2001-40, Text Amendment to Ord. 78, Zoning Ordinance, Section 30.06, F, regarding Temporary Use Permits, to incorporate specific criteria that Zoning Board of Appeals would use to review future temporary use permit applications, as published.
Recognized former Trustee Eric Wilson for his years of service to citizens of Orion on Board of Trustees and Zoning Board of Appeals with presentation of plaque.
Approved PC-2002-30, Orion Village Crossing Commercial PUD Agreement, as presented.
Approved PC-2002-31, Orion Village Crossing Residential PUD Agreement, based on Planning Commission and Building Department approval of phases and compliance with all Township ordinances.
Adopted PC-2002-29, Orion Village Crossing Rezoning, map amendment to Ord. 78, Zoning Ordinance, request to rezone portions of property located on southeast corner of Baldwin Road and Maybee Road, from OP-1 to RB-2 (1.23 acres), from OP-1 To RM-2 (2.41 acres), from RB-2 to RM-2 (7.70 acres), for purpose of constructing commercial and residential PUD’s, Sidwell #09-29-326-038, Orion Village Crossing, LLC, as published.
Granted final lot split approval for LS 02-20, Orion Village Crossing, Sidwell #09-29-326-038, subject to all taxes and assessments being paid, final PUD approval by Planning Commission, and Board of Trustees approval of rezoning request.
Awarded bid for Union Church Floor Reinforcement to Land’s Friend Builders, Inc., in amount not to exceed $20,868.00, per bid documents, and subject to compliance with Township insurance requirements.
Authorized purchase of 2003 GMC ? ton heavy duty pickup truck, for DPW, through Oakland County bid program, at cost not to exceed $22,834.00 (in 2003 Water & Sewer Department budget) and authorized DPW Director to go out for bids to sell 1997 truck which is being replaced.
Authorized purchase of 2004 Chevrolet ? ton Express Van, as replacement for 1989 blue Chevy van, through Oakland County bid program, from Buff Whelan Chevrolet, at cost not to exceed $16,300.00 (in 2003 General Fund budget), to be used by Buildings & Grounds Department and Clerk’s office (for elections) and authorized Buildings & Grounds Director to go out for bids to sell 1989 blue van which is being replaced.
Authorized Supervisor to send Letter of Intent to both Sheriff Michael Bouchard and Thomas Law, Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, to enter into new agreement with Oakland County Sheriff’s Department.
Adjourned meeting at 10:10 p.m.
Gerald A. Dywasuk, Supervisor
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 07.09.03

Charter Township of Orion
Notice of Hearing on Conklin Road Chloride #1
(Golfview to Indian Lake)
Improvement
Notice is Hereby Given:
1. That the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Orion has initiated the process of making certain improvements to Conklin Road (Golfview to Indian Lake) by chloriding it four (4) times a year.?
2. That a preliminary cost estimate prepared by the Township is on file with the Township Clerk.?
3. That this Board has tentatively designated the following described lands in the township as constituting the Special Assessment District against which the cost of the improvement is to be assessed:?

4. The Special Assessment District is proposed to be created for a period of ten (10) years or until a petition to discontinue the special assessment district is received with signatures that represent a majority of the properties in the district. Annual redeterminations of the cost of the improvement shall be necessary in the future, without a change in the boundaries in said Special Assessment District. The projected incremental increases are ten (10%) percent per year for the term of the improvement without additional public hearings.?
5. That the Township Board will meet at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, on Monday, July 21, 2003 at 8:00 p.m., to hear and consider any objections to the improvement and to said Special Assessment District.?
6. If the Township Board approves the improvement, a special assessment may be levied against properties that benefit from the improvement. Act 186 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1973, as amended, provides that the special assessment must be protested at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming the special assessment roll before the Michigan Tax Tribunal may acquire jurisdiction of any dispute involving the special assessment. The hearing for the purpose of confirming the special assessment will be held, if at all, at some time in the future pursuant to notice given as required by law. Appearance and protest at such hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. An owner of or party in interest in property to be assessed, or his or her agent, may appear in person to protest the special assessment, or may protest the special assessment by letter filed with the Township Clerk at or prior to the time of the hearing, in which case appearance is not required.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Publish: 7-9-03; 7-16-03

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SYNOPSIS, SPECIAL MEETING, MONDAY, JULY 7, 2003
Called meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
All members present, except Fetzer.
Conducted trustee candidate interviews.
Adjourned special meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Gerald A. Dywasuk, Supervisor
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish 07.09.03

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 78-171 PC-2002-29,
ORION VILLAGE CROSSING, LLC
REZONING REQUEST
The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Monday, July 7, 2003, held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, adopted a map amendment to Ord. 78, Zoning Ordinance, to allow the rezoning of property, as follows:
PC-2002-29, Orion Village Crossing, LLC Rezoning, a request to rezone portions of the subject site, located on the southeast corner of Baldwin and Maybee Roads, from OP-1 (Office Professional 1) to RB-2 (Restricted Business 2) ? 1.23 acres, from OP-1 (Office Professional 1) to RM-2 (Multiple Family Residential 2) ? 2.41 acres, and from RB-2 (Restricted Business 2) to RM-2 (Multiple Family Residential 2) ? 7.70 acres, for the purpose of constructing a commercial PUD and a residential PUD, Sidwell number 09-29-326-038, Orion Village Crossing, LLC, applicant.
Copies of the Ordinance are on file in the office of the Township Clerk, 2525 Joslyn, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 07.09.03

Charter Township of Orion
Notice of Hearing on Elkhorn Lake #3 SAD
(Water Quality
Special Assessment District)
Notice is Hereby Given:
1. That the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Orion has initiated the process of making certain improvements to to Elkhorn Lake by eradicating weeds through chemical application.
2. That a preliminary cost estimate prepared by the Township is on file with the Township Clerk.
3. That this Board has tentatively designated the following described lands in the township as constituting the Special Assessment District against which the cost of the improvement is to be assessed:
09-10-380-016
09-10-380-010
09-10-380-009
09-10-380-015
09-10-380-014
09-10-380-017
09-10-376-034
09-10-376-033
09-10-376-038
09-10-376-031
09-10-376-030
09-10-376-029
09-10-376-012
09-10-376-035
09-10-376-008
09-10-376-007
09-10-376-028
09-10-376-004
09-10-376-003
09-10-376-002
09-10-329-007
09-10-329-006
09-10-328-005
09-10-329-004
09-10-329-009
09-10-328-007
09-10-328-008
09-10-328-002
09-10-328-001
09-10-307-017
09-10-307-016
09-10-307-020
09-10-307-012
09-10-307-019
09-10-307-024
09-10-307-025
09-10-307-029
09-10-307-028
09-10-307-027
09-10-307-022
09-10-307-021
09-10-307-004
09-09-477-033
09-09-477-034
09-09-477-035
09-10-351-009
09-10-351-017
09-10-351-018
09-10-351-019
09-15-101-004
09-15-126-002
09-15-126-003

4. The Special Assessment District is proposed to be created for a period of five (5) years or until a petition to discontinue the special assessment district is received with signatures that represent a majority of the properties in the district. Annual redeterminations of the cost of the improvement shall be necessary in the future, without a change in the boundaries in said Special Assessment District. The projected incremental increases are ten (10%) percent per year for the term of the improvement without additional public hearings.
5. That the Township Board will meet at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, on Monday, July 21, 2003 immediately following the 8:00 p.m. public hearing for the Conklin Road Chloride #1 SAD, to hear and consider any objections to the improvement and to said Special Assessment District.
6. If the Township Board approves the improvement, a special assessment may be levied against properties that benefit from the improvement. Act 186 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1973, as amended, provides that the special assessment must be protested at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming the special assessment roll before the Michigan Tax Tribunal may acquire jurisdiction of any dispute involving the special assessment. The hearing for the purpose of confirming the special assessment will be held, if at all, at some time in the future pursuant to notice given as required by law. Appearance and protest at such hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. An owner of or party in interest in property to be assessed, or his or her agent, may appear in person to protest the special assessment, or may protest the special assessment by letter filed with the Township Clerk at or prior to the time of the hearing, in which case appearance is not required.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Publish: 7/9/03; 7/16/03

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 78-170 AMENDMENT TO ORD. 78, ZONING ORDINANCE
ARTICLE XXX, SECTIONS 30.06(F)
TEMPORARY USES
The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Monday, July 7, 2003, held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, adopted an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 78, Article XXX, for the Charter Township of Orion, Michigan; changing the text in Section 30.06(F); providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances and portions thereof; and providing an effective date.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION ORDAINS:
SECTION 1 of Ordinance
Pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Township Planning and Zoning Act as amended, pursuant to all applicable provisions of law, ARTICLE XXX, Section 30.06(F) is amended by placing the hereinafter described language in the Article as follows:
Section 30.06 ? Permits to Construct, Move, Alter or Change Use
F. Temporary Use Permits.
1. Initial Application: Temporary use permits for a period of time not to exceed three (3) months, may be issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals, provided that such use will not cause undue harm or unreasonable disturbance to adjacent property owners or nearby residents. Temporary use permits may be issued for facilities that are seasonal in nature, such as Christmas tree sales and roadside vegetable stands or for temporary activities similar to those outlined in Section 27.02(B) 27.02(C) of this Ordinance. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall have the authority to specify conditions, including duration of use and hours of operation, in order to ensure compliance with this Ordinance. Property owners and residents within three hundred (300) feet of the zoning lot on which the proposed temporary use is to be located shall be notified at least five (5) days in advance of the meeting at which the application for the temporary use permit will be considered. Additionally, the following conditions shall apply to each application:
a. The temporary use shall not occupy any essential parking spaces or maneuvering lanes associated with an on-site permanent use.
b. To ensure the continued safety of the customers, when located adjacent to a vehicular traffic area, the temporary sales area shall be fenced or provided with appropriate barriers to ensure pedestrian safety and pedestrian passageway.
c. Access shall be provided via a paved driveway.
d. Dedicated parking areas shall be provided which do not extend over sidewalks or safety paths.
e. All products shall be compatible with the permitted uses of the respective zoning district within which the site is located. The Zoning Board of Appeals may deny an application for Temporary Use if it is found that the proposed use is not consistent with the intent of the Zoning District in which the property is located or is incompatible with the permitted uses allowed within the Zoning Ordinance.
f. Flammable products shall be located far enough from the permanent structures to prevent a fire hazard.
g. Due to traffic safety concerns, no temporary sales shall be permitted at gasoline service stations.
h. All signage shall comply with the requirements of the Charter Township of Orion Sign Regulations (Ord. No. 77). As a condition of approval, the ZBA may impose more restrictive sign regulations than those sign regulations specified in Ordinance 77, where traffic safety or impacts to neighboring properties are a concern.
i.The Zoning Board of Appeals may deny a temporary use permit if the requested temporary use is located within one thousand (1,000) yards of similar temporary or permanent use.
2. Renewal Application: Once a temporary use permit has been granted, the use may be reinstated only if the permit is renewed annually; subject to the following conditions, and verification that the above noted requirements are still being satisfied:
a. Only one (1) application for renewal of a temporary use permit may be made in any one (1) calendar year. Renewals shall not be granted if the application is requested by a different individual, entity or corporation for the same parcel.
b. An application for renewal of a temporary use permit issued for the same use, location, time period, and hours of operation shall require only a written request submitted on the applicant’s letterhead to the Building Department, setting forth the requested conditions for the current year, providing the original application was deemed to be complete.
c. An application for renewal of a temporary use permit that seeks to change the use or the location of the use or increase the duration of the time period and/or the hours of operation from the initial application shall require renotification of property owners and residents as set forth in Section 30.06 (F) (1) of this Ordinance.
d. A temporary use permit shall not be renewed if an administrative renewal of a temporary use permit has not been applied for within fourteen (14) months of the date approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
e. A record of temporary use permits granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals shall be maintained by the Building Department. Each file shall include at least the following: the original application, the terms of approval of the initial application, the terms of approval for all subsequent renewals of the original application, and any written complaints received by the Township regarding the use.
f. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall review the file for the temporary use prior to a decision on renewal of a permit, unless otherwise administratively approved by the Building Department in accordance with this Section.
g. The temporary use permit shall not be transferable to another individual, entity or corporation.
h. The owner of the property on which the temporary use is requested shall jointly sign the application for temporary use or shall provide written permission for use of the property as a temporary use.
SECTION 2 of Ordinance
All ordinances or portions of an ordinance in conflict with or inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict.
SECTION 3 of Ordinance
Nothing in this ordinance amendment shall restrict or nullify an enforcement action relative to any act or offense committed or done before the effective data of this Ordinance, and any enforcement action or prosecution is hereby waived.
SECTION 4 of Ordinance
The various parts, sections and clauses of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the Ordinance shall not be affected.
SECTION 5 of Ordinance
This Ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Township of Orion, and shall become effective upon publication, as provided by law.
Copies of the Ordinance are on file in the office of the Township Clerk, 2525 Joslyn, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 07.09.03

Charter Township of Orion
Notice of Hearing
on Conklin Road Chloride #1
(Golfview to Indian Lake)
Improvement
Notice is Hereby Given:
1. That the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Orion has initiated the process of making certain improvements to Conklin Road (Golfview to Indian Lake) by chloriding it four (4) times a year.?
2. That a preliminary cost estimate prepared by the Township is on file with the Township Clerk.?
3. That this Board has tentatively designated the following described lands in the township as constituting the Special Assessment District against which the cost of the improvement is to be assessed:?
09-01-232-038
09-01-232-009
09-01-232-008
09-01-232-044
09-01-232-043
09-01-232-042
09-01-230-001
09-01-226-026
09-01-226-025
09-01-226-024
09-01-226-023
09-01-226-022
09-01-226-019
09-01-201-027
09-01-201-028
09-01-201-029
09-01-206-002
09-01-206-003
09-01-206-004
09-01-206-005
09-01-206-006
09-01-206-007
09-01-206-008
09-01-206-009
09-01-206-010

4. The Special Assessment District is proposed to be created for a period of ten (10) years or until a petition to discontinue the special assessment district is received with signatures that represent a majority of the properties in the district. Annual redeterminations of the cost of the improvement shall be necessary in the future, without a change in the boundaries in said Special Assessment District. The projected incremental increases are ten (10%) percent per year for the term of the improvement without additional public hearings.?
5. That the Township Board will meet at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, on Monday, July 21, 2003 at 8:00 p.m., to hear and consider any objections to the improvement and to said Special Assessment District.?
6. If the Township Board approves the improvement, a special assessment may be levied against properties that benefit from the improvement. Act 186 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1973, as amended, provides that the special assessment must be protested at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming the special assessment roll before the Michigan Tax Tribunal may acquire jurisdiction of any dispute involving the special assessment. The hearing for the purpose of confirming the special assessment will be held, if at all, at some time in the future pursuant to notice given as required by law. Appearance and protest at such hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. An owner of or party in interest in property to be assessed, or his or her agent, may appear in person to protest the special assessment, or may protest the special assessment by letter filed with the Township Clerk at or prior to the time of the hearing, in which case appearance is not required.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Publish: 7-9-03; 7-16-03

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2003 AT 8:00 P.M. IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE ORION TOWNSHIP HALL, 2525 JOSLYN ROAD, LAKE ORION, MICHIGAN 48360, ON THE FOLLOWING MATTER:
PC-2003-05, TEXT AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE 78, ARTICLE 30, SECTION 30.13, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
A COMPLETE COPY OF THE PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK AND MAY BE EXAMINED DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, UNTIL THE DATE OF THE HEARING.
JOHN STEIMEL, CHAIRMAN
PLANNING COMMISSION
JILL D. BASTIAN
TOWNSHIP CLERK

Charter Township of Orion
Notice of Hearing on Elkhorn Lake #3 SAD Water Quality Improvement
Notice is Hereby Given:
1. That the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Orion has initiated the process of making certain improvements to Elkhorn Lake water quality by doing a chemical weed kill.
2. That a special assessment roll prepared by the Township Supervisor is on file with the Township Clerk.
3. That this Board has designated the following described lands in the township as constituting the Special Assessment District against which the cost of the improvement is to be assessed:
09-10-380-016
09-10-380-010
09-10-380-009
09-10-380-015
09-10-380-014
09-10-380-017
09-10-376-034
09-10-376-033
09-10-376-038
09-10-376-031
09-10-376-030
09-10-376-029
09-10-376-012
09-10-376-035
09-10-376-008
09-10-376-007
09-10-376-028
09-10-376-004
09-10-376-003
09-10-376-002
09-10-329-007
09-10-329-006
09-10-328-005
09-10-329-004
09-10-329-009
09-10-328-007
09-10-328-008
09-10-328-002
09-10-328-001
09-10-307-017
09-10-307-016
09-10-307-020
09-10-307-012
09-10-307-019
09-10-307-024
09-10-307-025
09-10-307-029
09-10-307-028
09-10-307-027
09-10-307-022
09-10-307-021
09-10-307-004
09-09-477-033
09-09-477-034
09-09-477-035
09-10-351-009
09-10-351-017
09-10-351-018
09-10-351-019
09-15-101-004
09-15-126-002
09-15-126-003
4. The Special Assessment District is proposed to be created for a period of ten (10) years or until a petition to discontinue the special assessment district is received with signatures that represent a majority of the properties in the district. Annual redeterminations of the cost of the improvement shall be necessary in the future, without a change in the boundaries in said Special Assessment District. The projected incremental increases are ten (10%) percent per year for the term of the improvement without additional public hearings.
5. That the Township Board will meet at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, on Monday, August 18, 2003 immediately following the Conklin Road public hearing at 8:00 p.m., to hear and consider any objections to the assessments and to said Special Assessment Roll.
6. If the Township Board confirms the roll, a special assessment shall be levied against properties that benefit from the improvement. Act 186 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1973, as amended, provides that the special assessment must be protested at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming the special assessment roll before the Michigan Tax Tribunal may acquire jurisdiction of any dispute involving the special assessment. The hearing for the purpose of confirming the special assessment will be held, if at all, at some time in the future pursuant to notice given as required by law. Appearance and protest at such hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. An owner of or party in interest in property to be assessed, or his or her agent, may appear in person to protest the special assessment, or may protest the special assessment by letter filed with the Township Clerk at or prior to the time of the hearing, in which case appearance is not required.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Publish: 8-6-03; 8-13-03

Charter Township of Orion
Notice of Hearing on Conklin Road Chloride #1 SAD
Notice is Hereby Given:
1. That the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Orion has initiated the process of making certain improvements to Conklin Road (Golfview to Indian Lake) by applying chloride four (4) times a year.
2. That a special assessment roll prepared by the Township Supervisor is on file with the Township Clerk.
3. That this Board has designated the following described lands in the township as constituting the Special Assessment District against which the cost of the improvement is to be assessed:
09-01-232-038
09-01-232-009
09-01-232-008
09-01-232-044
09-01-232-043
09-01-232-042
09-01-230-001
09-01-226-026
09-01-226-025
09-01-226-024
09-01-226-023
09-01-226-022
09-01-226-019
09-01-201-027
09-01-201-028
09-01-201-029
09-02-206-002
09-01-206-003
09-01-206-004
09-01-206-005
09-01-206-006
09-01-206-007
09-01-206-008
09-01-206-009
09-01-206-010
4. The Special Assessment District is proposed to be created for a period of ten (10) years or until a petition to discontinue the special assessment district is received with signatures that represent a majority of the properties in the district. Annual redeterminations of the cost of the improvement shall be necessary in the future, without a change in the boundaries in said Special Assessment District. The projected incremental increases are ten (10%) percent per year for the term of the improvement without additional public hearings.
5. That the Township Board will meet at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, on Monday, August 18, 2003 at 8:00 p.m., to hear and consider any objections to the assessments and to said Special Assessment Roll.
6. If the Township Board confirms the roll, a special assessment shall be levied against properties that benefit from the improvement. Act 186 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1973, as amended, provides that the special assessment must be protested at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming the special assessment roll before the Michigan Tax Tribunal may acquire jurisdiction of any dispute involving the special assessment. The hearing for the purpose of confirming the special assessment will be held, if at all, at some time in the future pursuant to notice given as required by law. Appearance and protest at such hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. An owner of or party in interest in property to be assessed, or his or her agent, may appear in person to protest the special assessment, or may protest the special assessment by letter filed with the Township Clerk at or prior to the time of the hearing, in which case appearance is not required.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Publish: 8-6-03; 8-13-03

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20,2003 SCHEDULED TO BEGIN AT 8:00 P.M. IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE ORION TOWNSHIP HA-LL, 2525 JOSLYN ROAD, LAKE ORION, MICHIGAN 48360, ON THE FOLLOWING MATTER:
PC-2003-31, TACO BELL SPECIAL LAND USE, LOCATED AT 660 LAPEER ROAD. THE PROPOSED USE IS TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FACILITY WITH A DRIVE-THROUGH WINDOW. SIDWELL: #09-11-428-008. APPLICANT: SANSEJ, INC. – TACO BELL.
IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND, YOU MAY SEND CORRESPONDENCE TO THE ORION TOWNSHIP HALL, ADDRESSED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION, TO EXPRESS YOUR VIEWS AND/OR CONCERNS. A COPY OF THE PROPOSED SPECIAL LAND USE APPLICATION IS ON FILE IN THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT AND MAY BE EXAMINED DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, UNTIL THE DATE OF THE HEARING.

JOHN STEIMEL, CHAIRMAN
PLANNING COMMISSION

JILL D. BASTIAN
TOWNSHIP CLERK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3,2003 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE PC-2003-37, CIARA PRODUCE SPECIAL LAND USE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:00 P.M. IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE ORION TOWNSHIP HALL, 2525 JOSLYN ROAD, LAKE ORION, MICHIGAN 48360, ON THE FOLLOWING MATTER:
PC-2003-43, TEXT AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 78, GENERAL BUSINESS-1 (GB-1) ZONING DISTRICT
A COMPLETE COPY OF THE PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT AND MAY BE EXAMINED DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, UNTIL THE DATE OF THE HEARING.
JOHN STEIMEL, CHAIRMAN
PLANNING COMMISSION
JILL D. BASTIAN
TOWNSHIP CLERK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ORION TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
County of Oakland, Michigan
ON THE ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET
FOR THE JANUARY 1, 2004-
DECEMBER 31, 2004 FISCAL YEAR AND 2003 PROPERTY TAX LEVY
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS IN
THE LIBRARY DISTRICT OF THE
ORION TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Orion Township Public Library, County of Oakland, State of Michigan, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, the 27th day of August 2003, at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Orion Township Library, 825 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan 48362, to consider the approval and adoption of the operating budget of the Orion Township Public Library for the January 1, 2004-December 31, 2004 fiscal year.
Copies of the proposed budget will be available for examination at the library during regular hours of operation, beginning August 20, 2003. At the public hearing, all citizens, taxpayers, and property owners of the Orion Township Public Library District, County of Oakland, Michigan, shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard in regard to the approval of the budget.
THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING.
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 given by order of the Board of Trustees of the Orion Township Public Library, County of Oakland, Michigan.
Any citizen requesting accommodations to attend this meeting, please contact Linda Sickles, Library Director, at 248-693-3000.
Publish: 8/13 & 8/20

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SYNOPSIS, REGULAR MEETING, MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2003
Called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
All members present.
Supervisor Dywasuk proclaimed September 20, 2003 as ‘Kids Day America / International? in Orion Township.
Approved payment of bills in amount of $671,128.85.
State Representative Ruth Johnson recognized efforts of former County Commissioner Larry Obrecht with tribute.
Approved Agenda, as amended.
Approved Consent Agenda, as amended.
Approved minutes of special meeting of Tuesday, July 29, 2003: Budget Workshop 1, as submitted.
Approved minutes of special meeting of Wednesday, July 30, 2003: Budget Workshop 2, as submitted.
Approved minutes of special meeting of Thursday, July 31, 2003: Budget Workshop 3, as submitted.
Adopted resolution allowing temporary road closure of Brentwood Drive cul-de-sac, The Preserve Subdivision, on Sunday, August 31, 2003, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. to hold subdivision block party.
Received and filed the Treasurer’s Report for July 2003, as submitted.
Received and filed Orion Community Cable Communications Commission (OCCCC) Audit and Financial Statements for 2002, as submitted.
Authorized setting date for public hearing on proposed 2004 Township budgets for 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 2003, and directed Clerk to publish proper legal notice for same.
Authorized Clerk to provide letter to Department of Consumer and Industry Services indicating Township has no objection to addition of date of review by Oakland County Health Department on Harborview Final Plat, per recommendation of Township engineering consultants.
Accepted donation of pair of portable soccer goals by Orion Oxford Soccer League, valued at $3,539.50, and directed Clerk to send letter of appreciation.
Confirmed joint public hearing with Planning Commission at 7:15 p.m. on September 17, 2003, concerning PC-2003-42, Hemingway Estates PUD.
Authorized extension of copier rental with Ervin Company for six (6) months at reduced rate of $800 per month.
Held Conklin Road Chloride #1 SAD Special Assessment Roll Public Hearing at 8:00 p.m.
Held Elkhorn Lake #3 SAD Special Assessment Roll Public Hearing immediately following Conklin Road hearing.
Adopted Resolution Confirming Special Assessment Roll for Conklin Road Chloride #1 SAD, as presented.
Adopted Resolution Confirming Special Assessment Roll for Elkhorn Lake #3 SAD, as presented.
Held Executive Session immediately following confirmation of Elkhorn Lake #3 SAD Special Assessment Roll to discuss union matter.
Discussed Eagle Valley Landfill Closure Committee Report regarding ‘commitment to reimbursement of promised [surplus Host Fee Fund] funds to Hi Hill residents? and agreed to notify Ms. Turpen and Mr. Geraci of future committee meetings.
Refused to sell any Township property at this time.
Directed Supervisor to contact Deb Bobowski to appear at next regular Township Board meeting to discuss extent of additional expenses to complete Brown Road Study, including ‘concept plan? to be provided by Township engineering consultants.
Postponed Boards, Commissions, and Committees appointments until September 2, 2003 meeting.
Authorized moving ahead with obtaining plan to implement HVAC unit for Union Church and with proposed costs for Board consideration.
Appointed Trustee Fetzer to Union Church Governing Board, as second Board representative, for term expiring November 20, 2004; and authorized Buildings & Grounds Director, Building Official, and Senior Center Director to initiate and attend UCGB meeting to discuss HVAC plan for Union Church.
Held Second Reading and adopted PC-2003-15, Text Amendment to Ordinance No. 77, Sign Regulations, as published.
Adopted revised Planning and Zoning Filing Fees, as recommended by Building Department, effective immediately.
Authorized acceptance of purchase of property for $2,300 on behalf of Polly Ann Trail Management Council, per Treasurer Marleau’s memo.
Held Executive Session to discuss Stephens vs. Orion.
Authorized Township Attorney to proceed as directed in Stephens vs. Orion.
Adjourned meeting at 11:20 p.m.
Gerald A. Dywasuk, Supervisor
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish 08.20.03

Notice of Public Hearing
the charter township of orion planning commission will hold a public hearing, wednesday, september 17, 2003 immediately following the pc-2003-42, hemingway estates planned unit development joint public hearing with the charter township of orion board of trustees at approximately 7:15 p.m., in the lower level of the orion township hall, 2525 joslyn road, lake orin, michigan 48360, on the following matter:
pc-2003-41, hemingway estates rezoning request for 14.5 acres from suburban estates (se) to single family residential 1 (R-1), for the purpose of constructing single-family homes. part of sidwell #09-15-201-019, applicant: silverman real estate holdings, llc.
a copy of the proposed rezoning request is on file in the office of the building department and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., monday through friday, until the date of the hearing.
john steimel, chairman
planning commission
jill d. bastian
township clerk

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 77-6 AMENDMENT TO ORD. NO. 77
SIGN REGULATION GROUND AND WALL SIGNS
The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Monday, August 18, 2003, held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, adopted an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 77, Sign Regulation, as previously amended, for the Charter Township of Orion, Michigan; changing the text in Section 3, Definitions, Section 6, Permitted Ground and Wall Signs by Use, and Section 9, Permits; providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances and portions thereof; and providing an effective date.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION ORDAINS:
SECTION 1 of Ordinance
Pursuant to all applicable provisions of law, Ordinance No. 77, Sections 3, 6 and 9 are amended by placing the hereinafter described language in the Ordinance as follows:
Ordinance No. 77 Sign Regulation
Section 3 – Definitions
Center Identification Sign – A sign which gives identification to a commercial, office and professional, or industrial center containing more than one (1) business establishment, whether or not under single management.
Section 6 – Permitted Ground and Wall Signs by Use
A. Residential and Recreational Land Uses. In all residential and recreational uses, the requirements of Schedule A shall govern sign use, area, height, numbers, and setbacks, in addition to requirements elsewhere in this Ordinance.

Notes to Schedule A: (1) See Section 6, F, 1
(2) See Section 6, F, 2
(3) See Section 6, F, 4
(4) See Section 6, G
B. Commercial Land Uses. In all business uses, the requirements of Schedule B shall govern sign use, area, height, numbers, and setbacks, in addition to requirements elsewhere in this Ordinance.
Notes to Schedule B:
(1) Ground signs shall be subject to all the standards of either Alternate A or Alternate B.
(2) See Section 6, F, 1
(3) See Section 6, F, 2
(4) See Section 6, F, 3
(5) See Section 6, F, 4
(6) See Section 6, G
C. Office and Professional Land Uses. In all office and professional uses, the requirements of Schedule C shall govern sign use, area, heights, numbers, and setbacks, in addition to requirements elsewhere in this Ordinance.

Notes to Schedule C:
(1) Ground signs shall be subject to all the standards of either Alternate A or Alternate B.
(2) See Section 6, F, 1
(3) See Section 6, F, 2
(4) See Section 6, F, 4
(5) See Section 6, G
D. Industrial Land Uses. In all industrial uses, the requirements of Schedule D shall govern sign use, area, type, height, numbers, and setbacks, in addition to requirements elsewhere in this Ordinance.

Notes to Schedule D:
(1) Ground signs shall be subject to all the standards of either Alternate A or Alternate B.
(2) See Section 6, F, 1
(3) See Section 6, F, 2
(4) See Section 6, F, 4
(5) See Section 6, G
E. Special Purpose Land Uses. (no change)
F. Notes Applicable to Permitted Ground Signs. (no change)
G. Notes Applicable to Permitted Wall Signs or Canopy Signs. (no change)
H. General Provisions Applicable to Signs. (no change)
Section 9 – Permits
A. Issuance of Permits.
1. The Building Official shall issue a permit for the erection, alteration, or relocation of a permanent sign within the Township when an application has been properly made and the sign complies with all appropriate ordinances and regulations of the Charter Township of Orion, the laws of the State of Michigan, and after approval has been granted by the Planning Commission for such sign. Planning Commission approval may be done through the site plan approval process or through a separate special approval process for signs only.
2. (no change)
3. (no change)
B. Revocation or Denial. (no change)
C. Effect of Issuance. (no change)
D. Sign Identification. (no change)
E. Notice of Ownership Change. (no change)
F. Completion Time Limitation. (no change)
SECTION 2 of Ordinance
All ordinances or portions of an ordinance in conflict with or inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict.
SECTION 3 of Ordinance
Nothing in this ordinance amendment shall restrict or nullify an enforcement action relative to any act or offense committed or done before the effective data of this Ordinance, and any enforcement action or prosecution is hereby waived.
SECTION 4 of Ordinance
The various parts, sections and clauses of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the Ordinance shall not be affected.
SECTION 5 of Ordinance
This Ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Township of Orion, and shall become effective upon publication, as provided by law.
Copies of the Ordinance are on file in the office of the Township Clerk, 2525 Joslyn, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 08.27.03

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
2004 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2003
The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2004 budget on Tuesday, September 2, 2003, at 8:00 p.m. at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd. Lake Orion, Michigan 48360.
The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this public hearing.
Copies of the proposed 2004 budget are on file in the office of the Orion Township Clerk and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted to Jill D. Bastian, Clerk, at the address listed above.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
In the spirit of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with a disability should feel free to contact Jill D. Bastian, Clerk, at 391-0304, ext. 104, at least seventy-two hours in advance of the meeting to request accommodations.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2003 SCHEDULED TO BEGIN AT 8:00 P.M. IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE ORION TOWNSHIP HALL, 2525 JOSLYN ROAD, LAKE ORION, MICHIGAN 48360, ON THE FOLLOWING MATTER:
PC-2003-37, CIARA PRODUCE SPECIAL LAND USE, LOCATED AT 4960 S. BALDWIN ROAD. THE PROPOSED SPECIAL LAND USE IS TO EXPAND THE EXISTING PRODUCE/DELI AND CONVENIENCE STORE. SIDWELL #09-32-351-005. APPLICANT: MR. DEAN CIARAMITARO.
IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND, YOU MAY SEND CORRESPONDENCE TO THE ORION TOWNSHIP HALL, ADDRESSED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION, TO EXPRESS YOUR VIEWS AND/OR CONCERNS. A COPY OF THE PROPOSED SPECIAL LAND USE APPLICATION IS ON FILE IN THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT AND MAY BE EXAMINED DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, UNTIL THE DATE OF THE HEARING.
JOHN STEIMEL, CHAIRMAN
PLANNING COMMISSION
JILL D. BASTIAN
TOWNSHIP CLERK

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTION
AMENDMENT TO ORD. 78, ZONING ORDINANCE
ARTICLE XXX, SECTION 30.13
PUD
The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Monday, September 15, 2003, to be held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, proposes to adopt an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 78, Article XXX, for the Charter Township of Orion, Michigan; changing the text in Section 30.13; providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances and portions thereof; and providing an effective date.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION ORDAINS:
SECTION 1 of Ordinance
Pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Township Planning and Zoning Act as amended, pursuant to all applicable provisions of law, Article XXX, Section 30.13 is amended by placing the hereinafter described language in the Article as follows:
Section 30.13 – Planned Unit Development (PUD)
A. Intent. A Planned Unit Development (PUD) may be applied for in any zoning district. The granting of a PUD application shall require a rezoning by way of amendment to this Ordinance upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approval of the Township Board. The procedure for rezoning is that which is authorized by the Township Zoning Act (Public Act 184 of 1943, as amended), as contained in Section 11.
It is the intent of this section to authorize the use of Planned Unit Development (PUD) regulations as an alternative to traditional subdivisions or other developments and for the purpose of: encouraging the use of land in accordance with its character and adaptability; conserving natural resources, natural features and energy; encouraging innovation and greater flexibility in land use planning and design; providing enhanced housing, employment, shopping, traffic circulation, and recreational opportunities for the people of this Township; encouraging a less sprawling form of development; and ensuring compatibility of design and use between neighboring properties. The PUD is designed to give the Township and developer more flexibility than would be allowed under the existing zoning, encouraging development of the property according to its unique characteristics.
The provisions of this section are not intended as a device for ignoring the Zoning Ordinance and specific standards set forth therein, or the planning upon which it has been based. To that end, provisions of this section are intended to result in land use development substantially consistent with the existing zoning and existing Charter Township of Orion Master Plan, with modifications and departures from generally applicable requirements made in accordance with standards provided in this section to ensure appropriate, fair, and consistent decision-making. Requirements stated in this section are development guidelines that planning officials will use to determine the merits of a particular application. The Planning Commission may recommend variations from these guidelines when an applicant has demonstrated that doing so will result in a corresponding benefit to the community.
[To accomplish the Intent as set forth in the proposed Ordinance, the Ordinance contains the following sections, set forth herein in outline form.]
B. Eligibility Criteria
1. Recognizable Benefit
2. Density Impact
3. Township Master Plan
4. Economic Impact
5. Guaranteed Open Space
6. Unified Control
C. Project Design Standards
1. Location
2. Minimum Lot Size Without Public Sewer
3. Permitted Uses or Combination of Uses
4. Plan Submittal
5. Public Services
6. Base Zoning Regulations
7. Impact of Traffic
8. Regulatory Flexibility
9. Compatibility with Adjacent Uses
10. Transition Areas
11. Architectural and Site Element Design
12. Access
13. Internal Roads
14. Pedestrian Circulation
15. Natural Features
16. Existing Structures
17. Additional Considerations
D. Non-Residential Project Design Standards
E. Optional Provisions for Exemplary Projects
1. Density Credit
2. Multiple-Family Component
3. Commercial Component
F. Project Standards
1. Compliance with the PUD Concept
2. Compatibility with Adjacent Uses
3. Impact of Traffic
4. Protection of Natural Environment
5. Compliance with Applicable Regulations
6. Township Master Plan
G. Procedures for Review and Approval
1. Pre-Application Conference
2. Procedures
3. Concept Plan
a. Information Required
b. Submittal
c. Site Walk
d. Consultant Review
e. Public Hearing
f. Density Determination
g. Planning Commission Action
1) Approval
2) Approval with Changes or Conditions
3) Postponement
4) Denial
5) Changes
6) Appeal
h. Township Board Action
i. Development Agreement
4. Final Plan
a. Information Required
b. Submittal
c. Consultant Review
d. Planning Commission Action
1) Approval
2) Approval with Changes or Conditions
3) Postponement
4) Denial
5) Changes
6) Appeal
e. Township Board Final Action
f. Reasons
g. Master Deed
h. Amendment to Zoning Map
5. Planned Unit Development Conditions

H. Phasing and Commencement of Construction
1. Phasing
2. Commencement and Completion of Construction
I. Effect of Approval
J. Modifications of Approved Final Plans
1. Minor Modifications
2. Major Modifications

K. Recording of Planning Commission Action
SECTION 2 of Ordinance
All ordinances or portions of an ordinance in conflict with or inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict.
SECTION 3 of Ordinance
Nothing in this ordinance amendment shall restrict or nullify an enforcement action relative to any act or offense committed or done before the effective date of this ordinance, and any enforcement action or prosecution is hereby waived.
SECTION 4 of Ordinance
The various parts, sections and clauses of this ordinance are declared to be severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the ordinance shall not be affected.
SECTION 5 of Ordinance
This ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Township of Orion, and shall become effective upon publication, as provided by law.
Copies of the proposed Ordinance are on file in the office of the Township Clerk, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted before the meeting to Jill D. Bastian, Clerk, at the address listed above.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 09.10.03

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
SEPTEMBER 17, 2003
PC-2003-41
HEMINGWAY ESTATES PUD ELIGIBILITY
The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees and Planning Commission will hold a special joint meeting on Wednesday, September 17, 2003, at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, 48360, at 7:15 p.m., for the purpose of holding a joint public hearing regarding PC-2003-41, Hemingway Estates PUD eligibility, for 14.5 acres, located west of Hemingway Road and south of Casemer Road, which is also being requested to be rezoned from Suburban Estates (SE) to Single-Family Residential 1 (R-1), for the purpose of constructing single family homes.
The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting will be interrupted to hold the joint public hearing and will resume after the end of the hearing.
Jill D. Bastian
Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 9/10/03

NOTICE OF PUBLIC hEARING
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 SCHEDULED TO BEGIN AT 7:15 P.M. IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE ORION TOWNSHIP HALL, 2525 JOSLYN ROAD, LAKE ORION, MICHIGAN 48360, ON THE FOLLOWING CASE:
PC-2003-42, HEMINGWAY ESTATES PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD), A PROPOSED PUD FOR CONSTRUCTING THIRTY-ONE SINGLE-FAMILY UNITS ON 31.13 ACRES, LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF HEMINGWAY ROAD AND SOUTH OF CLARKSTON ROAD. SIDWELLS #09-15-201-017, #09-15-201-018, AND #09-15-201-019. APPLICANT: SILVERMAN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, LLC.
IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND, YOU MAY SEND CORRESPONDENCE TO THE ORION TOWNSHIP HALL, ADDRESSED TO THE TOWNSHIP BOARD AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION, TO EXPRESS YOUR CONCERNS. A COPY OF THE PROPOSED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT AND MAY BE EXAMINED DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, UNTIL THE DATE OF THE HEARING.
JOHN STEIMEL, CHAIRMAN
PLANNING COMMISSION
JILL D. BASTIAN
TOWNSHIP CLERK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2003 AT 8:00 P.M., IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE ORION TOWNSHIP HALL, 2525 JOSLYN ROAD, LAKE ORION, MICHIGAN 48360, ON THE FOLLOWING MATTER:
PC-2003-44, CITIZEN BANK REZONING REQUEST FOR 1.74 ACRES FROM R-3 (SINGLE-FAMILY RE SIDENTIAL 3) AND RB-2 (RESTRICTED BUSINESS 2) TO GB-1 (GENERAL BUSINESS 1), FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A BANKING CENTER. SIDWELLS #09-32-377-015, #09-32-377-035, #09-32-377-036, #09-32-377-037, AND #09-32-377-069. APPLICANT: MARCOS MAKOHON, OF K4 ARCHITECTURE, LLC FOR CITIZENS BANK
A COPY OF THE PROPOSED REZONING REQUEST IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT AND MAY BE EXAMINED DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, UNTIL THE DATE OF THE HEARING.
JOHN STEIMEL, CHAIRMAN
PLANNING COMMISSION
JILL D. BASTIAN
TOWNSHIP CLERK

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 78-172
AMENDMENT TO ORD. 78, ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE XXX, SECTION 30.13
PUD
The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Monday, September 15, 2003, held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, adopted an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 78, Article XXX, for the Charter Township of Orion, Michigan; changing the text in Section 30.13; providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances and portions thereof; and providing an effective date.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION ORDAINS:
SECTION 1 of Ordinance
Pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Township Planning and Zoning Act as amended, pursuant to all applicable provisions of law, Article XXX, Section 30.13 is amended by placing the hereinafter described language in the Article as follows:
Section 30.13 – Planned Unit Development (PUD)
A. Intent. A Planned Unit Development (PUD) may be applied for in any zoning district. The granting of a PUD application shall require a rezoning by way of amendment to this Ordinance upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approval of the Township Board. The procedure for rezoning is that which is authorized by the Township Zoning Act (Public Act 184 of 1943, as amended), as contained in Section 11.
It is the intent of this section to authorize the use of Planned Unit Development (PUD) regulations as an alternative to traditional subdivisions or other developments and for the purpose of: encouraging the use of land in accordance with its character and adaptability; conserving natural resources, natural features and energy; encouraging innovation and greater flexibility in land use planning and design; providing enhanced housing, employment, shopping, traffic circulation, and recreational opportunities for the people of this Township; encouraging a less sprawling form of development; and ensuring compatibility of design and use between neighboring properties. The PUD is designed to give the Township and applicant more flexibility than would be allowed under the existing zoning, encouraging development of the property according to its unique characteristics.
The provisions of this section are not intended as a device for ignoring the Zoning Ordinance and specific standards set forth therein, or the planning upon which it has been based. To that end, provisions of this section are intended to result in land use development substantially consistent with the existing zoning and existing Charter Township of Orion Master Plan, with modifications and departures from generally applicable requirements made in accordance with standards provided in this section to ensure appropriate, fair, and consistent decision-making. Requirements stated in this section are development guidelines that the Planning Commission, Township Board and Township staff will use to determine the merits of a particular application. The Planning Commission may recommend variations from these guidelines when an applicant has demonstrated that doing so will result in a corresponding benefit to the community.
[To accomplish the Intent as set forth in the adopted Ordinance, the Ordinance contains the following sections, set forth herein in outline form.]
B. Eligibility Criteria
1. Recognizable Benefit
2. Density Impact
3. Township Master Plan
4. Economic Impact
5. Guaranteed Open Space
6. Unified Control

C. Project Design Standards
1. Location
2. Minimum Lot Size Without Public Sewer
3. Permitted Uses or Combination of Uses
4. Plan Submittal
5. Public Services
6. Base Zoning Regulations
7. Impact of Traffic
8. Regulatory Flexibility
9. Compatibility with Adjacent Uses
10. Transition Areas
11. Architectural and Site Element Design
12. Access
13. Internal Roads
14. Pedestrian Circulation
15. Natural Features
16. Existing Structures
17. Additional Considerations
D. Non-Residential Project Design Standards
E. Optional Provisions for Exemplary Projects
1. Density Credit
2. Multiple-Family Component
3. Commercial Component
F. Project Standards
1. Compliance with the PUD Concept
2. Compatibility with Adjacent Uses
3. Impact of Traffic
4. Protection of Natural Environment
5. Compliance with Applicable Regulations
6. Township Master Plan
G. Procedures for Review and Approval
1. Pre-Application Conference
2. Procedures
3. Concept Plan
a. Information Required
b. Submittal
c. Site Walk
d. Consultant Review
e. Public Hearing
f. Density Determination
g. Planning Commission Action
1) Approval
2) Approval with Changes or Conditions
3) Postponement
4) Denial
5) Request Changes
6) Appeal
h. Township Board Action
i. Development Agreement
4. Final Plan
a. Information Required
b. Submittal
c. Consultant Review
d. Planning Commission Action
1) Approval
2) Approval with Changes or Conditions
3) Postponement
4) Denial
5) Request Changes
6) Appeal
e. Township Board Final Action
f. Reasons
g. Master Deed
h. Amendment to Zoning Map
5. Planned Unit Development Conditions
H. Phasing and Commencement of Construction
1. Phasing
2. Commencement and Completion of Construction
I. Effect of Approval
J. Modifications of Approved Final Plans
1. Minor Modifications
2. Major Modifications
K. Recording of Planning Commission and Township Board Actions
SECTION 2 of Ordinance
All ordinances or portions of an ordinance in conflict with or inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict.
SECTION 3 of Ordinance
Nothing in this Ordinance amendment shall restrict or nullify an enforcement action relative to any act or offense committed or done before the effective date of this Ordinance, and any enforcement action or prosecution is hereby waived.
SECTION 4 of Ordinance
The various parts, sections and clauses of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the Ordinance shall not be affected.
SECTION 5 of Ordinance
This Ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Township of Orion, and shall become effective upon publication, as provided by law.
Copies of the Ordinance are on file in the office of the Township Clerk, 2525 Joslyn, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Additional copies of the Ordinance are posted at the following locations: Village of Lake Orion, 37 E. Flint St., Lake Orion, MI 48362; Lake Orion Post Office, 611 N. Lapeer Rd., Lake Orion, MI 48362; Orion Township Library, 825 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, MI 48362; Orion Township Senior Center, 21 E. Church St., Lake Orion, MI 48362; and Orion Township Fire Station #2, 200 E. Silverbell Rd., Lake Orion, MI 48360.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 09.17.03

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SYNOPSIS, REGULAR MEETING, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2003
Called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
All members present.
Supervisor Dywasuk proclaimed the week of September 15-21, 2003 as Pollution Prevention Week.
Approved payment of bills in amount of $728,587.27.
Approved Agenda, as amended.
Approved Consent Agenda, as presented.
Approved minutes of public hearing of Monday, August 18, 2003: Conklin Road Chloride #1 SAD, as submitted.
Approved minutes of public hearing of Monday, August 18, 2003: Elkhorn Lake #3 SAD, as submitted.
Approved minutes of regular meeting of Tuesday, September 2, 2003, as submitted.
Approved minutes of public hearing of Tuesday, September 2, 2003: 2004 Budget, as submitted.
Approved minutes of special meeting of Monday, September 8, 2003: Budget Workshop 7, as submitted.
Received and filed Orion Township Library 2004 Budget, as submitted.
Approved job descriptions for DPW Crew Leader and DPW Laborer, as presented.
Adopted resolution scheduling public hearing for Mill Lake Gardens Chloride #1 SAD Cost Estimate for Monday, October 6, 2003, at 8:00 p.m.
Adopted resolution scheduling public hearing for Square Lake #1 (Lake Level) SAD Cost Estimate for Monday, October 6, 2003, immediately following 8:00 p.m. public hearing.
Dr. Joseph Mastromatteo and JoAnn Van Tassel presented Project Update on Orion Veterans? Memorial.
Held Second Reading and adopted PC-2003-05, Text Amendment to Ord. No. 78, Zoning Ordinance, Section 30.13, Planned Unit Development, as amended at September 15, 2003 Board meeting.
Adopted Joint Resolution of the Orion Community Cable Communications Commission, the Village Council of the Village of Lake Orion, and the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Orion, concerning retainage of legal counsel to initiate court action to enforce local customer service and bill payment office requirements of franchise with Comcast and Village and Township ordinances, as presented.
Held public hearing on proposed amendments to Facilities Use Policy at 8:00 p.m.
Postponed adoption of Facilities Use Policy, Sports Organization Agreement (new), Athletic Field Permit Request – Application Form (new), Facility Rental Agreement, and Facility Use Fees, as presented (revised September 4, 2003 by Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee), until October 6, 2003 meeting, to allow ad hoc committee of Trustee Wilsher, Trustee Fetzer, and Parks & Recreation Director to review citizen and Board member comments and present revised Facilities Use Policy.
Granted different standard for length of private road for David & Kimberly Chapman, 369 Greenshield Road (lot split request, Sidwell #09-23-351-001), per Ordinance No. 60, from 600 feet to approximately 1,000 feet, with items in Fire Chief’s memo of September 15, 2003 to be complied with as additional requirement for final lot split approval.
Approved petitioned request from residents for street light at Fairledge and Renfrew for safety reasons: fog, school bus stop, and heavy vehicular and pedestrian traffic on Fairledge, and directed Supervisor to order installation of standard street light for intersection.
Adopted Resolution Establishing Actual 2003 Millage Rates, as presented.
Adopted General Appropriations Resolution, thereby adopting 2004 Budgets and Setting Millage Levy, as presented.
Clerk Bastian left meeting at 9:00 p.m.
Trustee Tomczak designated to call roll in absence of Clerk.
Granted after-the-fact six (6) month extension of PUD Concept Plan approval, until February 3, 2004, for PC-99-69 (2), Indianwood Road PUD, as Concept Plan approval expired on August 3, 2003; and applicant attested to sending request for extension on July 10, 2003 although it was never received by Township.
Appointed Supervisor Dywasuk as Board representative to Zoning Board of Appeals for term expiring November 20, 2004.
Authorized requesting cost estimate from Township attorneys, Secrest Wardle, to conduct Township Law & Ethics Seminar for Board of Trustees, Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Department Heads, and appropriate staff.
Regarding request by DMJ Corporation for SDM license from LCC, directed Clerk to correspond with the LCC indicating that it would be very difficult for the Township to respond in the 15 days allowed, regarding compliance with local ordinances, without complete information on the location or the applicant further, and noted other items of concern: 1) close proximity of elementary school and Township park to supposed location and 2) no specific location identification in application.
Held Executive Session on Leahy vs Orion.
In the matter of Leahy vs Orion, authorized Township attorney to proceed as directed.
Adjourned meeting at 9:40 p.m.
Gerald A. Dywasuk, Supervisor
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish 09.17.03

Charter Township of Orion
Notice of Hearing on Mill Lake Gardens Chloride #1
(Mahopac, Hill, Hazel) Improvement
Notice is Hereby Given:
1. That the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Orion has initiated the process of making certain improvements to Mill Lake Gardens (Mahopac, Hill, Hazel by chloriding four (4) times a year.
2. That a preliminary cost estimate prepared by the Township is on file with the Township Clerk.
3. That this Board has tentatively designated the following described lands in the township as constituting the Special Assessment District against which the cost of the improvement is to be assessed:
09-20-104-013 09-20-104-012 09-20-104-016 09-20-104-015 09-20-104-009 09-20-103-008 09-20-103-007 09-20-103-011 09-20-103-010 09-20-103-001 09-20-105-001 09-20-105-021 09-20-105-022 09-20-105-003 09-20-105-004 09-20-105-025 09-20-105-019 09-20-106-032
09-20-106-033 09-20-106-026 09-20-106-028
09-20-106-029 09-20-106-035 09-20-106-031 09-20-106-030 09-20-106-034 09-20-105-018 09-20-105-026 09-20-105-023 09-20-105-020 09-20-105-009 09-20-151-001 09-20-151-002 09-20-151-003 09-20-151-041 09-20-151-048 09-20-151-012 09-20-151-042 09-20-151-055 09-20-151-056 09-20-151-040 09-20-151-021
09-20-151-046 09-20-151-047 09-20-151-049 09-19-227-013 09-19-227-014
4. The Special Assessment District is proposed to be created for a period of ten (10) years or until a petition to discontinue the special assessment district is received with signatures that represent a majority of the properties in the district. Annual redeterminations of the cost of the improvement shall be necessary in the future, without a change in the boundaries in said Special Assessment District. The projected incremental increases are ten (10%) percent per year for the term of the improvement without additional public hearings.
5. That the Township Board will meet at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, on Monday, October 6, 2003 at 8:00 p.m., to hear and consider any objections to the improvement and to said Special Assessment District.
6. If the Township Board approves the improvement, a special assessment may be levied against properties that benefit from the improvement. Act 186 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1973, as amended, provides that the special assessment must be protested at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming the special assessment roll before the Michigan Tax Tribunal may acquire jurisdiction of any dispute involving the special assessment. The hearing for the purpose of confirming the special assessment will be held, if at all, at some time in the future pursuant to notice given as required by law. Appearance and protest at such hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. An owner of or party in interest in property to be assessed, or his or her agent, may appear in person to protest the special assessment, or may protest the special assessment by letter filed with the Township Clerk at or prior to the time of the hearing, in which case appearance is not required.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Publish: 9/24/03
10/1/03

NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DATE CHANGE
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2003 AT 7:00 P.M. HAS BEEN CHANGED, TO WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2003 AT 7:00 P.M.
THE MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE USUAL LOCATION IN THE BOARD MEETING ROOM (LOWER LEVEL) IN THE ORION TOWNSHIP HALL, 2525 JOSLYN ROAD, LAKE ORION, MICHIGAN 48360.
JOHN STEIMEL, CHAIRMAN
PLANNING COMMISSION
JILL D. BASTIAN
TOWNSHIP CLERK

Charter Township of Orion
Notice of Hearing
on Square Lake #1
(Lake Level) Improvement
Notice is Hereby Given:
1. That the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Orion has initiated the process of making certain improvements to Square Lake by paying for the electricity to run a pump that maintains the lake level.
2. That a preliminary cost estimate prepared by the Township is on file with the Township Clerk.
3. That this Board has tentatively designated the following described lands in the township as constituting the Special Assessment District against which the cost of the improvement is to be assessed:

09-09-283-011 09-09-283-010 09-09-283-009
09-09-283-008 09-09-283-007 09-09-283-006
09-09-283-005 09-09-283-004 09-09-283-003
09-09-283-002 09-09-283-001 09-09-278-029
09-09-278-028 09-09-278-018 09-09-278-017
09-09-278-016 09-09-278-027 09-09-278-022
09-09-278-024 09-09-278-023 09-09-278-005
09-09-278-001 09-09-278-002 09-09-278-025
09-09-227-008 09-09-227-009 09-09-227-003
09-09-227-004 09-09-227-005 09-09-227-006
09-09-227-007 09-09-279-015 09-09-279-014
09-09-279-001 09-09-279-011 09-09-279-012
09-09-281-020 09-09-281-021 09-09-281-022
09-09-281-006 09-09-281-007 09-09-281-023
09-09-281-016 09-09-281-017 09-09-281-018
09-09-281-019 09-09-281-010 09-09-281-011
09-09-281-024 09-09-281-009 09-09-281-008
09-09-280-001 09-09-279-013 09-09-282-012
09-09-282-013 09-09-282-009 09-09-282-003
09-09-282-014 09-09-282-015 09-09-282-016
09-10-151-039 09-10-151-008 09-10-151-009
09-10-151-041 09-10-151-012 09-10-151-013
09-10-151-014 09-10-151-015 09-10-151-016
09-10-151-017 09-10-151-018 09-10-151-019
09-10-151-020 09-10-151-021 09-10-151-022
09-10-151-023 09-10-151-024 09-10-151-038
09-10-151-042 09-10-151-043 09-10-151-027
09-10-151-028 09-10-151-029 09-10-151-030
09-10-151-031 09-10-151-032 09-10-151-033
09-10-151-004 09-10-151-005 09-10-151-006
09-10-303-001 09-10-303-002 09-10-303-003
09-10-303-007 09-10-303-006 09-10-302-012
09-10-302-011 09-10-302-010 09-10-302-009
09-10-302-008 09-10-302-014 09-10-302-005
09-10-302-013 09-10-302-001 09-10-301-009
09-10-301-016 09-10-301-024 09-10-307-023
09-10-301-022 09-10-301-021 09-10-301-020
09-10-301-003 09-10-301-002 09-10-304-001
09-10-304-002 09-10-305-001 09-10-305-002
09-10-305-008 09-10-305-007 09-10-306-003
09-10-327-001 09-10-327-005 09-10-326-001
09-10-326-005 09-10-326-006 09-10-330-002
09-10-330-003 09-10-330-020 09-10-330-021
09-10-330-023 09-10-330-022 09-10-330-017
09-10-330-018 09-10-330-019 09-10-331-014
09-10-331-015 09-10-331-016 09-10-331-023
09-10-332-023 09-10-332-037 09-10-332-034
09-10-332-044 09-10-332-045 09-10-332-050
09-10-332-049 09-10-332-033 09-10-332-017
09-10-332-035 09-10-332-038 09-10-332-039
09-10-332-041 09-10-332-042 09-10-332-043
09-10-332-004 09-10-332-005 09-10-332-006
09-10-332-032 09-10-332-009 09-10-331-030
09-10-331-029 09-10-331-011 09-10-331-031
09-10-331-022 09-10-331-007 09-10-331-027
09-10-331-028 09-10-330-016 09-10-330-015
09-10-330-014 09-10-330-013 09-10-330-012
09-10-329-007 09-10-329-006 09-10-329-005
09-10-329-004 09-10-329-009 09-10-328-007
09-10-328-008 09-10-328-002 09-10-328-001
09-10-307-017 09-10-307-016 09-10-307-020
09-10-307-012 09-10-307-019 09-10-307-024
09-10-307-025 09-10-307-029 09-10-307-028
09-10-307-027 09-10-307-022 09-10-307-021
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09-09-477-027 09-09-477-026 09-09-476-007
09-09-476-015 09-09-476-014 09-09-476-013
09-09-476-006 09-09-476-010 09-09-476-011
09-09-476-012 09-09-477-001 09-09-477-002
09-09-477-003 09-09-477-025 09-09-477-006
09-09-477-007 09-09-430-015 09-09-430-014
09-09-430-013 09-09-430-012 09-09-430-011
09-09-430-022 09-09-430-021 09-09-430-017
09-09-430-018 09-09-429-002 09-09-429-001
09-09-430-019 09-09-430-020 09-09-428-007
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09-09-426-018 09-09-426-017 09-09-426-016
09-09-426-015 09-09-426-022 09-09-426-021
09-09-426-031 09-09-426-030 09-09-426-029
09-09-426-028 09-09-426-025 09-09-426-005
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09-09-252-013 09-09-252-012 09-09-252-011
09-09-252-026 09-09-252-025 09-09-252-008
09-09-252-030 09-09-252-019 09-09-252-020
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09-09-276-008 09-09-276-009 09-09-276-010
09-09-276-011 09-09-276-012 09-09-276-013
09-09-276-014 09-09-276-015 09-09-276-016
09-09-276-017 09-09-276-018 09-09-276-019
09-09-276-023 09-09-277-002 09-09-226-016

4. The Special Assessment District is proposed to be created for a period of ten (10) years or until a petition to discontinue the special assessment district is received with signatures that represent a majority of the properties in the district. Annual redeterminations of the cost of the improvement shall be necessary in the future, without a change in the boundaries in said Special Assessment District. The projected incremental increases are ten (10%) percent per year for the term of the improvement without additional public hearings.
5. That the Township Board will meet at the Orion Township hall, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, on Monday, October 6, 2003, immediately following the 8:00 p.m. public hearing for Mill Lake Gardens to hear and consider any objections to the improvement and to said Special Assessment District.
6. If the Township Board approves the improvement, a special assessment may be levied against properties that benefit from the improvement. Act 186 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1973, as amended, provides that the special assessment must be protested at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming the special assessment roll before the Michigan Tax Tribunal may acquire jurisdiction of any dispute involving the special assessment. The hearing for the purpose of confirming the special assessment will be held, if at all, at some time in the future pursuant to notice given as required by law. Appearance and protest at such hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. An owner of or party in interest in property to be assessed, or his or her agent, may appear in person to protest the special assessment, or may protest the special assessment by letter filed with the Township Clerk at or prior to the time of the hearing, in which case appearance is not required.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2003 AT 8:00 P.M., IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE ORION TOWNSHIP HALL, 2525 JOSLYN ROAD, LAKE ORION, MICHIGAN 48360, ON THE FOLLOWING MATTER:
PC-2003-44, CITIZEN BANK REZONING REQUEST FOR 1.74 ACRES FROM R-3 (SINGLE-FAMILY RE SIDENTIAL 3) AND RB-2 (RESTRICTED BUSINESS 2) TO GB-1 (GENERAL BUSINESS 1), FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A BANKING CENTER. SIDWELLS #09-32-377-015, #09-32-377-035, #09-32-377-036, #09-32-377-037, AND #09-32-377-069. APPLICANT: MARCOS MAKOHON, OF K4 ARCHITECTURE, LLC FOR CITIZENS BANK
A COPY OF THE PROPOSED REZONING REQUEST IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT AND MAY BE EXAMINED DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, UNTIL THE DATE OF THE HEARING.
JOHN STEIMEL, CHAIRMAN
PLANNING COMMISSION
JILL D. BASTIAN
TOWNSHIP CLERK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2003 AT 8:00 P.M., IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE ORION TOWNSHIP HALL, 2525 JOSLYN ROAD, LAKE ORION, MICHIGAN 48360, ON THE FOLLOWING MATTER:
PC-2003- 51, SILVERBELL LAKE REZONING REQUEST FOR 42.78 ACRES FROM OFFICE AND PROFESSIONAL 2 (OP-2) AND LIMITED INDUSTRIAL 2 (LI-2) TO MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 2 (RM-2) FOR THE PURPOSE CONSTRUCTING MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS. SIDWELLS #09-35-200-010 AND #09-35-200-012. APPLICANT: IVANHOE-HUNTLEY HOLDING, LLC.
A COPY OF THE PROPOSED REZONING REQUEST IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT AND MAY BE EXAMINED DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, UNTIL THE DATE OF THE HEARING.
JOHN STEIMEL, CHAIRMAN
PLANNING COMMISSION
JILL D. BASTIAN
TOWNSHIP CLERK
Publish in the Lake Orion Review October 1, October 15, 2003

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2003 AT 8:00 P.M., IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE ORION TOWNSHIP HALL, 2525 JOSLYN ROAD, LAKE ORION, MICHIGAN 48360, ON THE FOLLOWING MATTER:
PC-2003- 51, SILVERBELL LAKE REZONING REQUEST FOR 42.78 ACRES FROM OFFICE AND PROFESSIONAL 2 (OP-2) AND LIMITED INDUSTRIAL 2 (LI-2) TO MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 2 (RM-2) FOR THE PURPOSE CONSTRUCTING MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS. SIDWELLS #09-35-200-010 AND #09-35-200-012. APPLICANT: IVANHOE-HUNTLEY HOLDING, LLC.
A COPY OF THE PROPOSED REZONING REQUEST IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT AND MAY BE EXAMINED DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, UNTIL THE DATE OF THE HEARING.
JOHN STEIMEL, CHAIRMAN
PLANNING COMMISSION
JILL D. BASTIAN
TOWNSHIP CLERK
Publish in the Lake Orion Review October 1, 2003 and October 15, 2003

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SYNOPSIS, REGULAR MEETING, MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2003
Called meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
All members present, except Bastian and Fetzer.
Appointed Trustee Tomczak to act as temporary clerk in Clerk’s absence.
Held Executive Session to discuss Clerical Union Negotiations.
Reconvened regular meeting at 7:07 p.m.
Supervisor proclaimed October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Approved payment of bills dated in amount of $621,139.78.
Approved Agenda, as presented.
Approved Consent Agenda, as presented.
Approved minutes of regular meeting of Monday, October 6, 2003, as submitted.
Approved minutes of public hearing of Monday, October 6, 2003: Mill Lake Gardens Chloride #1 SAD, as submitted.
Approved minutes of public hearing of Monday, October 6, 2003: Square Lake #1 (Lake Level) SAD as submitted.
Received and filed Treasurer’s reports for August and September 2003.
Held First Reading of text amendment to Ord. 122, Right of Way Management and authorized advertising for second reading at 11/3/03 meeting.
Accepted resignation of Dan McAuliffe from Solid Waste/Recycling Committee, with regret.
Appointed Alice Young to fill unexpired term on Solid Waste/Recycling Committee ending December 31, 2003.
Approved CDBG 2004 Subrecipient Agreement between Orion Township and Oakland County, as presented.
Approved job descriptions for part-time Senior Center Activities Coordinator and Senior Center Program Coordinator, as presented, with combined hours of two positions not to exceed 40 per week.
Authorized advertising for Senior Center Activities Coordinator and Program Coordinator.
Authorized going out for bids for accessible path and handicap parking at Friendship Park
Approved OCSD contract for 2004-2008 and authorized Supervisor and Clerk to sign.
Denied request for Class C liquor license for Lai Wah, Inc.(Carrie Lee’s), 3047 Baldwin Rd.
Granted refund of $1,000 liquor license application fee to Lai Wah, Inc.
Authorized participation in Carlisle Wortman Upper Clinton Watershed Phase II plan and allocated $2,000 for 2003 and $13,000 for 2004.
Received and filed report from Solid Waste/Recycling Committee and directed Solid Waste Recycling Committee to meet with trash haulers regarding compliance with Ord. 73.
Set Household Hazardous Waste Day for May 22, 2004, to be held in conjunction with Oakland Township, at Eagle Valley Disposal and Recycling Facility, and directed Solid Waste Recycling Committee to make preparations for event.
Held public hearing on CDBG 2003 Reprogramming and 2004 application.
Approved 2004 CDBG application in amount of $83,394, and reprogramming of 2003 funds, for Senior Center improvements, and authorized Supervisor to file application; with request from Haven for additional funds to be considered by CDBG committee.
Approved request to combine non-conforming lots of records 16, 17, 18, Dollar Bay Dr., George Anargyros,, Jordan Homes, applicant, to create a maximum of two building sites.
Approved PC-2003-08, Stoney Creek Pointe FPP, subject to conditions outlined by Planning Commission being met before Final Plat is approved.
Approved PC-98-44, Paint Creek Pines FPP, subject to conditions outlined by Planning Commission being met before Final Plat is approved.
Approved use of Union Church Waiver and Indemnification Agreement, prepared by Township attorney, to allow volunteers to work on Union Church restoration project.
Postponed action on architect proposal for Union Church restoration from Stephen Auger Associates until Board receives comments on proposal from Union Church Governing Board and Building Official.
Adopted Facility Use Policy and associated forms, with amended language in Fee Schedule, effective 1/1/04.
Approved capping Phase I & II of Civic Center Parking and Road Improvements project at a cost not to exceed $39,000.
Authorized depositing Library Funds Surplus in amount of $279,013.01into General Capital Improvement Fund for ice storm cleanup, West Nile Virus, 2003 special elections, and Upper Clinton Watershed Plan.
Held Executive Session regarding Stephens vs Orion and Western Electric vs Capitol Construction.
Directed attorney to proceed as directed in Executive Session in matters Stephens vs Orion and Western Electric vs Capitol Construction.
Adjourned meeting at 11:10 p.m.
Gerald A. Dywasuk, Supervisor
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish 10/22/03

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTION MENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 122
RIGHT-OF-WAY MANAGEMENT
PERMITS AND METRO ACT COMPLIANCE
The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Monday, November 3, 2003, to be held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, proposes to adopt an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 122, Right-of-Way Management, for the Charter Township of Orion, Michigan; to clarify and refine the requirements, terms, conditions and procedures for disruption and use permits and to provide for compliance with the Metropolitan Extension Telecommunications Rights-of-Way Act (Act No. 48 of the Public Acts of 2002) and other applicable law and to ensure that the Township qualifies for distributions under that Act by modifying the fees charged to providers; providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances and portions thereof; and providing an effective date.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION ORDAINS:
SECTION 1 of Ordinance
The following Sections of Right-of-Way Management Ordinance No. 122, are amended, added or renumbered as indicated, with Articles I, II, III, IV and V and their titles added for reference and organizational purposes. Sections or subsections not referenced are not changed.
[The Ordinance contains the following sections, set forth herein in outline form.]
ARTICLE I – GENERAL
Section I – Short Title (unchanged)
Section 2 – Purpose / Legislative Findings
Section 3 – Definitions
ARTICLE II – DISRUPTION PERMITS
Section 4 – Disruption of Rights of Way Permit Required
Section 5 -Permit Application Procedures Disruption and Use Permit Application Requirements and Procedures
Applicant Information
Plan and Work Information
Work Schedule and Restoration Information
Miscellaneous Information and Documentation
Additional Information
Section 6 – Disruption Permit Fee
Section 7 – Disruption Permit Tern and Extension
Section 8 – Permit Terms and Conditions
Section 9 – Permittee’s Disruption of Township Right-of-Way
Section 10 – Indemnification
Section 11 – Insurance
Section 12 – Revocation of Permit
Section 13 – Revocation Procedure
Section 14 – No Waiver (unchanged)
ARTICLE III – USE PERMITS
Section 15 – Use Permit Required (unchanged)
Section 16 – Exemption
Section 17 – Permit Application Procedures
Section 18 – Use Permit Fee
Section 19 – Use Permit Term and Renewal
Section 20 – Use Permit Terms and Conditions
Section 21 – Permittee’s Use and Occupancy of Township Right-of-Way
Section 22 – Indemnification
Section 23 – Insurance (unchanged)
Section 24 – Revocation of Permit
Section 25 – Revocation Procedure
Section 26 – No Waiver (unchanged)
ARTICLE IV – TELECOMMUNICATIONS PERMITS
Section 27 – Permit Required
Section 28 – Issuance of Permit
Section 29 – Disruption Permit
Section 30 – Conduit or Utility Poles
Section 31 -Route Maps
Section 32 – Repair of Damage
Section 33 – Establishment and Payment of Maintenance Fee
Section 34 – Modification of Existing Fees
Section 35 – Savings Clause Under the Act
Section 36 – Use of Funds
Section 37 — Annual Report
Section 38 – Cable Television Operators
Section 39 – Existing Rights and Permits
Section 40 – Compliance
Section 41 – Reservation of Police Powers
ARTICLE V – MISCELLANEOUS
Section 27 42 – Violations and Penalties (unchanged)
Section 28 43 – Notices (unchanged)
Section 29 44 – Underground Installation (unchanged)
Section 30 45 – Repeal (Regarding Ordinance as adopted 1/3/00, is unchanged
Section 31 46 – Effective Date (Regarding Ordinance as adopted 1/3/00, is unchanged)
SECTION 2 of Ordinance
As hereby amended, Ordinance No. 122, shall continue in full force and effect, with all rights and liabilities that existed under permits and Sections of the Ordinance being amended, hereby saved and preserved for all purposes related to the terms and conditions of those permits and the Township’s permit authority. Should any portion of Ordinance No. 122, as hereby amended, be declared invalid, that portion shall cease to be a part of the Ordinance, the remainder of which shall be unaffected.
SECTION 3 of Ordinance
This Ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Township of Orion, and shall become effective upon publication, as provided by law.
Copies of the proposed Ordinance are on file in the office of the Township Clerk, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted before the meeting to Jill D. Bastian, Clerk, at the address listed above.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 10.29.03

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PUBLIC HEARING SAFETY PATH FUTURE PROJECT PRIORITY LIST
The Orion Township Board will hold a public hearing at 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 3, 2003, to receive citizen input on the Safety Path Future Project Priority List. A copy of the list is available in the Clerk’s office.
If you are unable to attend the meeting, please send written comments to the Orion Township Clerk’s office, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, MI 48360. Comments may also be faxed to the Clerk at (248) 391-9984, or e-mailed to clerksoffice@oriontownship.org. For further information, please call the Clerk’s office at (248) 391-0304, ext. 104.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 10/29/03

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTION AMENDMENT TO ORD. 78,
ZONING ORDINANCE
ARTICLE XIV, SECTIONS 14.01,
14.02 AND 14.04
GENERAL BUSINESS 1
The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Monday, November 3, 2003, to be held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, proposes to adopt an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 78, Article XIV (General Business 1), for the Charter Township of Orion, Michigan; changing the text in Sections 14.01, 14.02 and 14.04; providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances and portions thereof; and providing an effective date.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION ORDAINS:
SECTION 1 of Ordinance
Pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Township Planning and Zoning Act as amended, pursuant to all applicable provisions of law, Article XIV (General Business 1), Sections 14.01, 14.02 and 14.04 are amended by placing the hereinafter described language in the Article as follows:
Section 14.01 – Principal Uses Permitted
A. – E. (no change)
F. Banks credit unions savings and loan associations and similar financial institutions without drive-through facilities.
G. Office -type businesses related to executive administrative or professional occupants including, but not limited to, offices of a lawyer, accountant, tax consultant, financial advisor, insurance/real estate agent, architect, engineer and similar occupations.
H. Medical and dental offices including clinics but not for the care of boarding of a person on an around-the-clock basis.
I. Government offices and public buildings.
F. J. Planned Unit Developments, subject to the standards and approval requirements set forth in Section 30.13.
Section 14.02 – Special Land Uses
A. – B. (no change)
C. Drive-through facilities for banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations, and similar financial institutions.
D. Retail or service establishments dealing directly with the customers, including but not limited to: drug store or pharmacy, hardware store appliance store flower shop, book store, furniture store, jewelry store, office supply store, clothing and dry good store, grocery stores, discount and variety store. All such retail or service establishments shall not exceed 55,000 square feet in gross floor area for a single or multi-tenant building.
Section 14.04 – Uses Not Permitted
The following uses are not permitted in the GB-1 District.
A. -I. (no change)
J. Retail shopping facilities, except those specifically permitted under Section 14.01, Principal Uses Permitted or Section 14.02. Special Land Uses.
K. – O. (no change)
SECTION 2 of Ordinance
All ordinances or portions of an Ordinance in conflict with or inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict.
SECTION 3 of Ordinance
Nothing in this Ordinance amendment shall restrict or nullify an enforcement action relative to any act or offense committed or done before the effective date of this Ordinance, and any enforcement action or prosecution is hereby waived.
SECTION 4 of Ordinance
The various parts, sections and clauses of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the Ordinance shall not be affected.
SECTION 5 of Ordinance
This Ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Township of Orion, and shall become effective upon publication, as provided by law.
Copies of the proposed Ordinance are on file in the office of the Township Clerk, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted before the meeting to Jill D. Bastian, Clerk, at the address listed above.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 10.29.03

SYNOPSIS: ORION TOWNSHIP LIBRARY BOARD Meeting October 16, 2003
Present: John Cirner, Mary Pergeau, Frank McIsaac, James J. Abramczyk, Alexis Iveson, MaryAnne Thorndycraft, trustees; Linda Sickles, director; Judi Rudisill, technology coordinator.
Vice President Thorndycraft called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
1. Agenda approved.
2. Judi Rudisill, technology coordinator, discussed the Patriot Act and how it affects library privacy and record policy.
3. Minutes of August 27, 2003 regular meeting approved.
4. Minutes of August 27, 2003 budget hearing approved.
5. Minutes of August 27, 2003 millage hearing approved.
6. Treasurer’s report and financial statements for August and September 2003 filed for audit.
7. Bills report totaling $327,346.31 approved
8. Director reported circulation increase of 14.84% from September 2002 at 31,242 items borrowed.
9. Human Resources Committee to meet 11/13/03 @ 5:00 p.m.
10. Public Relations/Marketing Committee to meet 10/24/03 @ 3:00 p.m.
11. Finance Committee to meet 11/05/03 @ 5:00 p.m.
12. Approved 2004 calendar of library hours as amended.
13. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in the conference room of the library.
Prepared by,
Linda Sickles
Director

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 78-173 AMENDMENT TO ORD. 78, ZONING ORDINANCE
ARTICLE XIV, SECTIONS 14.01,
14.02 AND 14.04
GENERAL BUSINESS 1
The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Monday, November 3, 2003, held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, adopted an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 78, Article XIV (General Business 1), for the Charter Township of Orion, Michigan; changing the text in Sections 14.01, 14.02 and 14.04; providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances and portions thereof; and providing an effective date.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION ORDAINS:
SECTION 1 of Ordinance
Pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Township Planning and Zoning Act as amended, pursuant to all applicable provisions of law, Article XIV (General Business 1), Sections 14.01, 14.02 and 14.04 are amended by placing the hereinafter described language in the Article as follows:
Section 14.01 – Principal Uses Permitted
A. – E. (no change)
F. Banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations, and similar financial institutions without drive-through facilities.
G. Office -type businesses related to executive, administrative, or professional occupants including, but not limited to, offices of a lawyer, accountant, tax consultant, financial advisor, insurance/real estate agent, architect, engineer and similar occupations.
H. Medical and dental offices including clinics but not for the care of boarding of a person on an around-the-clock basis.
I. Government offices and public buildings.
J. Planned Unit Developments, subject to the standards and approval requirements set forth in Section 30.13.
Section 14.02 – Special Land Uses
A. – B. (no change)
C. Drive-through facilities for banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations, and similar financial institutions.
D. Retail or service establishments dealing directly with the customers, including but not limited to: drug store or pharmacy, hardware store, appliance store, flower shop, book store, furniture store, jewelry store, office supply store, clothing and dry good store, grocery stores, discount and variety store. All such retail or service establishments shall not exceed 55,000 square feet in gross floor area for a single or multi-tenant building.
Section 14.04 – Uses Not Permitted
The following uses are not permitted in the GB-1 District.
A. – I. (no change)
J. Retail shopping facilities, except those specifically permitted under Section 14.01, Principal Uses Permitted or Section 14.02, Special Land Uses.
K. – O. (no change)
SECTION 2 of Ordinance
All ordinances or portions of an ordinance in conflict with or inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict.
SECTION 3 of Ordinance
Nothing in this Ordinance amendment shall restrict or nullify an enforcement action relative to any act or offense committed or done before the effective date of this Ordinance, and any enforcement action or prosecution is hereby waived.
SECTION 4 of Ordinance
The various parts, sections and clauses of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the Ordinance shall not be affected.
SECTION 5 of Ordinance
This Ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Township of Orion, and shall become effective upon publication, as provided by law.
Copies of the Ordinance are on file in the office of the Township Clerk, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 11.05.03

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 122-1 AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 122
RIGHT-OF-WAY MANAGEMENT
PERMITS AND METRO ACT COMPLIANCE
The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Monday, November 3, 2003, held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, adopted an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 122, Right-of-Way Management, for the Charter Township of Orion, Michigan; to clarify and refine the requirements, terms, conditions and procedures for disruption and use permits and to provide for compliance with the Metropolitan Extension Telecommunications Rights-of-Way Act (Act No. 48 of the Public Acts of 2002) and other applicable law and to ensure that the Township qualifies for distributions under that Act by modifying the fees charged to providers; providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances and portions thereof; and providing an effective date.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION ORDAINS:
SECTION 1 of Ordinance
The following Sections of Right-of-Way Management Ordinance No. 122, are amended, added or renumbered as indicated, with Articles I, II, III, IV and V and their titles added for reference and organizational purposes. Sections or subsections not referenced are not changed.
[The Ordinance contains the following sections, set forth herein in outline form.]
ARTICLE I – GENERAL
Section 1 – Short Title (unchanged)
Section 2 – Purpose / Legislative Findings
Section 3 – Definitions
ARTICLE II – DISRUPTION PERMITS
Section 4 – Disruption Permit Required
Section 5 – Disruption and Use Permit Application Requirements and Procedures
Applicant Information
Plan and Work Information
Work Schedule and Restoration Information
Miscellaneous Information and Documentation
Additional Information
Section 6 – Disruption Permit Fee
Section 7 – Disruption Permit Term and Extension
Section 8 – Permit Terms and Conditions
Section 9 – Permittee’s Disruption of Township Right-of-Way
Section 10 – Indemnification
Section 11 – Insurance
Section 12 – Revocation of Permit
Section 13 – Revocation Procedure
Section 14 – No Waiver (unchanged)
ARTICLE III – USE PERMITS
Section 15 – Use Permit Required (unchanged)
Section 16 – Exemption
Section 17 – Permit Application Procedures
Section 18 – Use Permit Fee
Section 19 – Use Permit Term and Renewal
Section 20 – Use Permit Terms and Conditions
Section 21 – Permittee’s Use and Occupancy of Township Right-of-Way
Section 22 – Indemnification
Section 23 – Insurance (unchanged)
Section 24 – Revocation of Permit
Section 25 – Revocation Procedure
Section 26 – No Waiver (unchanged)
ARTICLE IV – TELECOMMUNICATIONS PERMITS
Section 27 – Permit Required
Section 28 – Issuance of Permit
Section 29 – Disruption Permit
Section 30 – Conduit or Utility Poles
Section 31 – Route Maps
Section 32 – Repair of Damage
Section 33 – Establishment and Payment of Maintenance Fee
Section 34 – Modification of Existing Fees
Section 35 – Savings Clause Under the Act
Section 36 – Use of Funds
Section 37 – Annual Report
Section 38 – Cable Television Operators
Section 39 – Existing Rights and Permits
Section 40 – Compliance
Section 41 – Reservation of Police Powers
ARTICLE V – MISCELLANEOUS
Section 42 – Violations and Penalties (unchanged)
Section 43 – Notices (unchanged)
Section 44 – Underground Installation (unchanged)
Section 45 – Repeal (Regarding Ordinance as adopted 1/3/00, is unchanged)
Section 46 – Effective Date (Regarding Ordinance as adopted 1/3/00, is unchanged)
SECTION 2 of Ordinance
As hereby amended, Ordinance No. 122, shall continue in full force and effect, with all rights and liabilities that existed under permits and Sections of the Ordinance being amended, hereby saved and preserved for all purposes related to the terms and conditions of those permits and the Township’s permit authority. Should any portion of Ordinance No. 122, as hereby amended, be declared invalid, that portion shall cease to be a part of the Ordinance, the remainder of which shall be unaffected.
SECTION 3 of Ordinance
This Ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Township of Orion, and shall become effective upon publication, as provided by law.
Copies of the Ordinance are on file in the office of the Township Clerk, 2525 Joslyn, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Additional copies of the Ordinance are posted at the following locations: Village of Lake Orion, 37 E. Flint St., Lake Orion, MI 48362; Lake Orion Post Office, 611 N. Lapeer Rd., Lake Orion, MI 48362; Orion Township Library, 825 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, MI 48362; Orion Township Senior Center, 21 E. Church St., Lake Orion, MI 48362; and Orion Township Fire Station #2, 200 E. Silverbell Rd., Lake Orion, MI 48360.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 11.05.03

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SYNOPSIS, REGULAR MEETING, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2003
Called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
All members present, except Bastian and Gingell.
Appointed Trustee Tomczak to act as temporary clerk in Clerk’s absence.
County Treasurer presented Certified Municipal Finance Administrator Certificate to Treasurer Marleau.
Approved payment of bills in amount of $767,309.96.
Approved Agenda, as amended.
Approved Consent Agenda, as amended.
Approved minutes of October 20, 2003: CDBG 2003 Reprogramming & 2004 Application public hearing, as submitted.
Held First Reading of PC-2003-44, Citizens Bank Rezoning (Brown & Baldwin) and directed Clerk to publish for Second Reading and possible adoption at November 17, 2003 meeting.
Approved request by Lake Orion Lions Club to conduct annual Goodfellow Newspaper Sale, 7:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, December 5 and 6, 2003, on various Township streets/intersections and, because it is a non-profit organization, waived requirements of Sections 4, 5, 6, and 8 of Ord. 95, Peddlers & Solicitors Regulation.
Authorized Clerk to sign post-warranty Optech Hardware Maintenance Agreement with ES&S for 2004 at cost not to exceed $2,487.00.
Authorized Clerk to sign post-warranty Software Maintenance and Support Agreement for 2004 with ES&S at cost not to exceed $424.00.
Received and filed Orion Neighborhood Television (ONTV) 2002 Financial Statements and 2002 Annual Report, as submitted.
Approved job description for Information & Technology Manager, as presented in Supervisor’s memo of October 29, 2003.
Adopted resolution authorizing Supervisor to prepare cost estimate for proposed Lakeview Subdivision (Kinmount, Cornith, and Hopefield) Chloride #1 Special Assessment District (SAD).
Adopted resolution scheduling cost estimate public hearing for Judah Road Chloride #2 SAD for Monday, November 17, 2003 at 8:00 p.m.
Authorized attendance of Township Board members and appropriate Township staff at 2004 MTA Annual Educational Conference, January 27-30, 2004, in Lansing, and to pay necessary registration fees and expenses.
Postponed action on Smoke-Free Policy for any part of any enclosed building, structure, or vehicle owned, leased, or operated by Charter Township of Orion, until meeting can be held with Union representatives.
Set Public Hearing for December 1, 2003, at 8:00 p.m., to consider amending Hi Hill Water SAD Resolution No. 5, regarding vacant lots.
Directed Treasurer to delay placing $8100 public water fee on tax roll for Sidwell #s 09-26-403-006 and 09-26-426-020 until process of amending Resolution No. 5 is complete.
Held Public Hearing regarding Safety Path Future Projects Priority List.
Adopted amended LCC resolution granting New Class C license to be held in conjunction with new SDM license to Palazzo di Bocce, Inc., 4292 S. Lapeer Rd., above all others, with no additional fee for SDM license required.
Declared Second Reading held and adopted PC-2003-43, Text Amendment to Ord. 78, GB-1, to allow banks in (General Business 1) GB-1 zoning district as well as other business, medical, or governmental-type office uses and to allow drive-through facilities for banks and small retail establishments dealing directly with customers as Special Land Uses, as published.
Declared Second Reading held and adopted Text Amendment to Ord. 122, Right-of-Way Management, as presented and recommended by the Township attorney.
Adopted Resolution Regarding Right-of-Way Regulation and Fees, as presented, in order to be in compliance with METRO Act and qualify Orion Township to receive their portion of ROW fees for 2003 and 2004, and authorized Clerk to forward certified copy of Resolution to State of Michigan prior to December 31, 2003 deadline and to work with Township attorney to notify all affected telecommunication providers.
Authorized purchase of 20’x 36? picnic shelter for Friendship Park from Engan-Tooley-Doyle (Litchfield #1714) at cost not to exceed $9,289.00, with remaining budgeted amount of $21,711.00 carried forward to 2004 to cover construction costs.
Requested Secrest Wardle to submit RFP for Attorney Services for 2004-2006, for Board consideration at December 1, 2003 meeting.
Requested Orchard, Hiltz, & McCliment to submit RFP for Engineering Consultant Services for 2004-2006, for Board consideration at December 1, 2003 meeting.
Authorized Township entering into Agreement to Provide Building Inspection Services between Charter Township of Orion and Village of Lake Orion, with Schedule of Fees as Attachment A, and Supervisor and Building Official to sign Agreement on behalf of Township.
Authorized advertising and posting for Information & Technology Manager position.
Adjourned meeting at 10:15 p.m.
Gerald A. Dywasuk, Supervisor
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish 11.05.03

Charter Township of Orion
Notice of Hearing on Judah Road Chloride #2 Improvement
Notice is Hereby Given:
1. That the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Orion has initiated the process of making certain improvements to Judah Road, from Baldwin to Joslyn, by chloriding four (4) times a year.
2. That a preliminary cost estimate prepared by the Township is on file with the Township Clerk.
3. That this Board has tentatively designated the following described lands in the township as constituting the Special Assessment District against which the cost of the improvement is to be assessed:
09-33-326-005
09-33-326-004
09-33-326-003
09-33-326-002
09-33-326-001
09-33-301-002
09-33-301-001
09-32-400-017
09-32-400-016
09-32-400-015
09-32-400-088
09-32-400-087
09-32-400-013
09-32-400-012
09-32-400-073
09-32-400-072
09-32-400-081
09-32-400-080
09-32-400-008
09-32-400-007
09-32-400-086
09-32-400-090
09-32-400-089
09-32-400-005
09-32-400-056
09-32-400-057
09-32-400-055
09-32-400-063
09-32-326-026
09-32-326-011
09-32-326-010
09-32-326-009
09-32-326-008
09-32-326-007
09-32-326-006
09-32-326-005
09-32-326-002
09-32-326-024
09-32-326-001
09-32-126-019
09-32-126-020
09-32-126-021
09-32-126-022
09-32-126-023
09-32-126-024
09-32-126-025
09-32-126-030
09-32-126-029
09-32-200-003
09-32-200-004
09-32-200-005
09-32-200-006
09-32-200-007
09-32-200-008
09-32-200-009
09-32-200-010
09-32-200-011
09-32-200-012
09-32-200-013
09-32-200-014
09-32-200-015
09-32-200-016
09-32-200-017
09-32-200-018
09-32-200-019
09-32-200-029
09-32-200-030
09-32-200-021
09-32-200-022
09-32-200-023
09-32-200-024
09-32-200-025
09-32-200-026
09-32-200-027
09-32-200-028
09-33-151-001
09-33-176-002
4. The Special Assessment District is proposed to be created for a period of ten (10) years or until a petition to discontinue the special assessment district is received with signatures that represent a majority of the properties in the district. Annual redeterminations of the cost of the improvement shall be necessary in the future, without a change in the boundaries in said Special Assessment District. The projected incremental increases are ten (10%) percent per year for the term of the improvement without additional public hearings.
5. That the Township Board will meet at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, on Monday, November 17, 2003 at 8:00 p.m., to hear and consider any objections to the improvement and to said Special Assessment District.
6. If the Township Board approves the improvement, a special assessment may be levied against properties that benefit from the improvement. Act 186 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1973, as amended, provides that the special assessment must be protested at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming the special assessment roll before the Michigan Tax Tribunal may acquire jurisdiction of any dispute involving the special assessment. The hearing for the purpose of confirming the special assessment will be held, if at all, at some time in the future pursuant to notice given as required by law. Appearance and protest at such hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. An owner of or party in interest in property to be assessed, or his or her agent, may appear in person to protest the special assessment, or may protest the special assessment by letter filed with the Township Clerk at or prior to the time of the hearing, in which case appearance is not required.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Publish: 11-5-03, 11-12-03

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2003 SCHEDULED TO BEGIN AT 8:00 P.M. IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE ORION TOWNSHIP HALL, 2525 JOSLYN ROAD, LAKE ORION, MICHIGAN 48360, ON THE FOLLOWING MATTER:
PC-2003-62, CITIZENS BANK SPECIAL LAND USE, LOCATED NORTH OF BROWN ROAD AND EAST OF BALDWIN ROAD. THE PROPOSED SPECIAL LAND USE IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BANKING CENTER WITH A DRIVE-THROUGH. SIDWELLS #09-32-377-015, #09-32-377-035, #09-32-377-036, #09-32-377-037, AND #09-32-377-069. APPLICANT: MARCOS MAKOHON, OF K4 ARCHITECTURE, LLC FOR CITIZENS BANK.
IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND, YOU MAY SEND CORRESPONDENCE TO THE ORION TOWNSHIP HALL, ADDRESSED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION, TO EXPRESS YOUR VIEWS AND/OR CONCERNS. A COPY OF THE PROPOSED SPECIAL LAND USE APPLICATION IS ON FILE IN THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT AND MAY BE EXAMINED DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY UNTIL THE DATE OF THE HEARING.
JOHN STEIMEL, CHAIRMAN
PLANNING COMMISSION
JILL D. BASTIAN
TOWNSHIP CLERK

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ORD. 78
PC-2003-44, CITIZENS BANK
REZONING REQUEST
The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Monday, November 17, 2003, to be held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, proposes to adopt a map amendment to Ord. 78, Zoning Ordinance, to allow the rezoning of property, as follows:
PC-2003-44, Citizens Bank Rezoning, a request to rezone 1.74 acres, located on the southeast corner of Baldwin and Brown Roads, from R-3 (Single-Family Residential 3) and RB-2 (Restricted Business 2), to GB-1 (General Business 1), for the purpose of constructing a banking center, Sidwell numbers 09-32-377-015, 09-32-377-035, 09-32-377-036, 09-32-377-037, and 09-32-377-069, Marcos Makohon, of K4 Architecture, LLC for Citizens Bank, applicant.
A copy of the proposed ordinance amendment is on file in the office of the Township Clerk, 2525 Joslyn, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted before the meeting to Jill D. Bastian, Clerk, at the address listed above.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion

Charter Township of Orion
Hi-Hill Public Water Improvement
Public Hearing Notice
Date: December 1, 2003
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Place: Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan 48360
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, on December 1, 2003 at 8:00 p.m. in the Township Hall of the Charter Township of Orion, 2525 Joslyn Road, Orion Township, Michigan, the Township Board shall meet for the purpose of hearing comments and objections to proposed revision to Resolution #5 – Resolution Confirming Special Assessment Roll, for the Hi-Hill Public Water Improvement, which, if approved, may defer the obligation set forth in Paragraph 4 of Resolution #5 requiring mandatory connection to the public water system or payment of special assessment for owners of vacant property until such time as a residence is constructed on said parcels.
NOTE: The proposed revision shall have no effect on parcels that have otherwise connected to the public water system in accordance with Resolution #5.
A copy of Resolution #5 is on file in the Orion Township Clerk’s Office, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, for public examination during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The properties in this Special Assessment District are as follows:
Lots 15 thru 33 both inclusive of “Hi-Hill Village”, also Lots 34 thru 57 both inclusive, Lots 75 thru 100 both inclusive of “Hi-Hill Village No. 1”, also Lots 101 thru 151 both inclusive, Lots 154 thru 183 both inclusive, Lots 186 thru 199 both inclusive and Out Lot “G” of “Hi-Hill Village No. 2”, also Lots 201 thru 234 both inclusive, Lots 238 thru 240 both inclusive, Lots 242 thru 247 both inclusive and Lots 255, 256, 257 of “Hi-Hill Village No. 3”, also Lots 265 thru 279 both inclusive of “Hi-Hill Village No. 5”.
An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the proposed amendment, or shall be permitted to file his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance in such case shall not be required.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 11/19/03; 11/26/03

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2003 AT 8:00 P.M. IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE ORION TOWNSHIP HALL, 2525 JOSLYN ROAD, LAKE ORION, MICHIGAN 48360, ON THE FOLLOWING MATTER:
PC-2003-50, TEXT AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 78, ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES, ARTICLES II, V, VI, XXVI, AND XXVII, FOR THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION, MICHIGAN; AMENDING THE TEXT IN SECTIONS 2.01, 5.07, 5.17, 5.27, 6.06, 26.01, AND 27.02; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND PORTIONS THEREOF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A COMPLETE COPY OF THE PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT AND MAY BE EXAMINED DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, UNTIL THE DATE OF THE HEARING.
JOHN STEIMEL, CHAIRMAN’
PLANNING COMMISSION
JILL D. BASTIAN
TOWNSHIP CLERK

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 78-174 PC-2003-44, CITIZENS BANK
REZONING REQUEST
The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Monday, November 17, 2003, held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, adopted a map amendment to Ord. 78, Zoning Ordinance, to allow the rezoning of property, as follows:
PC-2003-44, Citizens Bank Rezoning, a request to rezone 1.74 acres, located on the southeast corner of Baldwin and Brown Roads, from R-3 (Single-Family Residential 3) and RB-2 (Restricted Business 2), to GB-1 (General Business 1), for the purpose of constructing a banking center, Sidwell numbers 09-32-377-015, 09-32-377-035, 09-32-377-036, 09-32-377-037, and 09-32-377-069, Marcos Makohon, of K4 Architecture, LLC for Citizens Bank, applicant.
A copy of the ordinance amendment is on file in the office of the Township Clerk, 2525 Joslyn, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
FOR SALE SURPLUS VEHICLES
Sealed bids being accepted by the Charter Township of Orion for the following vehicles:
1989 Chevrolet G20 Van, blue, 6 cylinder, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, heavy duty rear springs, AM/FM radio, 47,000 miles, tires fair, body rough and runs rough.
1995 Chevrolet Lumina, silver, 4 door, V6, automatic transmission, rear defogger, power locks, crank windows, 69,460 miles, body fair, runs rough
1995 GMC Pickup, 3500, 5.7 liter, 4 wheel drive (not working), 8? Western Plow, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, Reese Hitch, 102,963 miles
These vehicles may be viewed at the Orion Township Hall Parking Lot @ 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan. For more information please contact the Building & Grounds Department at 248 391-0304, ext.133
Sealed bids clearly marked either Vehicle Bid ? Lumina, -Van or ‘Pickup, depending on which vehicle you are bidding on, submitted no later than 12 noon, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003 to the attention of Jill D. Bastian, Clerk, Charter Township of Orion, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, MI 48360. All vehicles will be sold ‘as is? without warranty. Orion Township reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 2004 MEETING DATES RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the By-Laws of the Charter Township of Orion Zoning Board of Appeals provides for the scheduling of meetings on the second and fourth Monday of each month; and
WHEREAS, the State of Michigan has enacted the Open Meetings Act, which requires the specific designation of the dates, times, and places of all regular meetings of the Zoning Board of Appeals; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Charter Township of Orion Zoning Board of Appeals to conduct all of its business in an open forum, in compliance with said Act,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Charter Township of Orion Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its Regular Meetings on the second and fourth Monday of each month of the calendar year, beginning on January 12, 2004 and ending on December 27, 2004.
The following are dates of the regularly scheduled meetings, which will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be held at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan:
January 12 & 26 July12 & 26
February 9 & 23 August 9 & 23
March 8 & 22 September 13 & 27
April 12 & 26 October 11 & 25
May 10 & 24 November 8 & 22
June 14 & 28 December 13 & 27
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this notice of meetingdates is to be published in The Lake Orion Review and to be posted at the Orion Township Hall.

PLANNING COMMISSION 2004 MEETING DATES RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the By-laws of the Charter Township of Orion Planning Commission provide for the scheduling of meetings the first and third Wednesday of each month, and,
WHEREAS, the State of Michigan has enacted the Open Meeting Law, which requires the specific designation of the dates, times, and places of all regular meetings of the Planning Commission, and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Charter Township of Orion PlanningCommission to conduct all of its business in an open forum, in compliance with said act, and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Charter Township of Orion Planning Commission will hold its Regular Meetings on the first and third Wednesday* of each month of the calendar year beginning January 7 and ending on December 15 (* denotes unless otherwise noted).
The following are dates of the regularly scheduled meetings, which will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be held at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan:
January 7 & 21 July 7 & 21
February 4 & 18 August 4 & 18
March 3 & 17 September 1 & 15
April 7 & 21 October 6 & 20
May 5 & 19 November 3 & 17
June 2 & 16 December 1 & 15

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this notice of meeting dates is to be published in the Lake Orion Review and to be posted at the Orion Township Hall.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2004 MEETING DATES RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the by-laws of the Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees provide for the scheduling of regular Orion Township Board meetings on the first and third Mondays of each month; and
WHEREAS, the State of Michigan has enacted the Open Meetings Act which requires the specific designation of the dates, times, and places of all regular meetings of the Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees to conduct all of its business in an open forum, in compliance with said Act,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees will hold its regularly scheduled meetings at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360 beginning at 7:00 p.m., on the first and third Mondays of each month of the calendar year 2003 (with exceptions as noted**):
January 5, 20 (Tuesday)** July 6 (Tuesday)**, 19
February 2, 17 (Tuesday)** August 16 (one meeting only, in August)
March 1, 15 September 7 (Tuesday)**, 20
April 5, 19 October 4, 18
May 3, 17 November 15 (one meeting only, in November)
June 7, 21 December 6, 20
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Executive Sessions will be held prior to the regular 7:00 starting time, during the meeting, or at the end of the regular meeting, as needed.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this notice of meeting dates is to be published in The Lake Orion Review and to be posted at the Orion Township Hall.

ORION TOWNSHIP HALL 2004 HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
Wednesday, December 31, 2003 New Year’s Eve
Thursday, January 1, 2004 New Year’s Day
Friday, January 2, 2004 Friday after New Year’s Day
Monday, January 19, 2004 Martin Luther King’s Birthday
Monday, February 16, 2004 President’s Day
Friday, April 9, 2004 Good Friday
Monday, May 31, 2004 Memorial Day
Monday, July 5, 2004 Independence Day
in lieu of July 4th (Sunday)
Monday, September 6, 2004 Labor Day
Thursday, November 25, 2004 Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 26, 2004 Friday after Thanks-
giving
Thursday, December 23, 2004 Day before
Christmas Eve
in lieu of Christmas Day
(Saturday)
Friday, December 24, 2004 Christmas Eve
Thursday, December 30, 2004 Day before
New Year’s Eve in lieu of New Years Day
(Saturday)
Friday, December 31, 2004 New Years Eve

SYNOPSIS, REGULAR MEETING, MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2003
Called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
All members present.
Approved payment of bills in amount of $160,858.10, as submitted.
Approved Agenda, as amended.
Approved Consent Agenda, as amended.
Approved minutes of November 17, 2003 public hearing: Judah Road Chloride #2 SAD, as submitted.
Adopted Performance and Indemnification Resolution for Governmental Bodies to allow Township to work within road rights-of-way on State highways within Orion Township and authorized Supervisor to sign annual application form and submit it, with certified copy of resolution, to Michigan Department of Transportation.
Approved request by Station No. 3 Firefighters to conduct annual Goodfellows Newspaper Sale, on Saturday, December 6, 2003, at various Township locations and, because it is a non-profit organization, waived requirements of Sections 4, 5, 6, and 8 of Ord. 95, Peddlers & Solicitors Regulation.
Adopted 2004 Board Meeting Dates Resolution, as presented.
Adopted 2004 Holiday Closings of Township Hall, as presented.
Adopted resolutions to establish Township Supervisor’s, Township Clerk’s, Township Treasurer’s, Township Trustees?, and Township Deputy Officials? salaries and/or compensation, car allowances, and salaries for management and pay rates for non-union employees, Senior Center Custodian (part-time), Recording Secretary (contractual), and Accounting Aide (seasonal contractual) for 2004, as presented.
Reappointed Treasurer Marleau as Board representative on Planning Commission for term expiring November 20, 2004.
Appointed Nancy Archer to fill vacancy on Safety Path Advisory Committee for term expiring April 30, 2006.
Appointed Steve Skalnek to fill vacancy on Safety Path Advisory Committee for term expiring April 30, 2004 (added item).
Appointed Alice Young, resident and CPA, to Union Church Governing Board as representative with accounting/financial background (added item).
Accepted letter of resignation from Elizabeth Balch, Assistant to the Supervisor, effective November 26, 2003, with deep regret, and authorized posting this contract employee position, with deadline of December 8, 2003 for applications.
Confirmed January 7, 2004 at 7:15 p.m. for joint public hearing, with Township Board and Planning Commission, regarding PC-2003-65, Belle Arbor Retail Planned Unit Development (PUD), consisting of three (3) buildings to be located at 1400 S. Lapeer Road.
Received and filed notice of solicitation from Gingellville Community Church, regarding dates and locations of planned outreach programs during 2004 (beginning December 13, 2003), which information will be provided to the OCSD, as well (added item).
Authorized Supervisor to sign Application for Fire Works Display Permit Form to allow Olde World Canterbury Village to conduct Light Up the Village fireworks display on Friday, December 5, 2003 at 6:00 p.m., contingent upon complete permit being submitted to Township and Certificate of Insurance provided, naming Orion Township as Certificate Holder (added item).
With regard to restoration of Union Church, directed Buildings & Grounds Director to develop plan and Township to develop process for how to proceed plan for restoration; further, authorized Township signing contract with Stephen Auger & Associates for base drawings and measurements of Union Church at cost not to exceed $2,500.
Held public hearing from 8:10 p.m. until 8:25 p.m. to receive citizen comments on proposal to amend Hi Hill Public Water Improvement SAD Resolution No. 5, to allow deferment of payment of $8,100 for two (2) property owners of vacant lots.
Postponed action on amended Hi Hill Public Water Improvement SAD Resolution No. 5 until December 15, 2003 Board meeting, to allow committee of Trustee Tomczak, Treasurer Marleau, and Trustee Wilsher (or Trustee Gingell) to meet with Township attorney on Friday, December 5, 2003 to discuss options and return to Board with recommendation.
Authorized awarding bid for CDBG project: paving of handicapped accessible paths and creation of additional handicapped parking spaces at Friendship Park, to Pro-Line Asphalt Paving in amount of $41,492.45, plus 10% contingency, with funding as recommended by Parks & Recreation Director in 11.24.03 memo (to include CDBG, Friendship Park, and General Capital Improvement Fund monies).
Adopted LCC resolution recommending approval of request of Wings Three, Inc. (BW3) to transfer location of 2003 Class C licensed business with Dance Permit from 1234 S. Lapeer, Lake Orion, MI 48360, Orion Township, Oakland County to 770 N. Lapeer, Lake Orion MI 48362, Orion Township, Oakland County (formerly Boathouse Billiards), and authorized Supervisor and Clerk to sign Dance Permit Agreement, on behalf of Township, between Charter Township of Orion and Wings Three, Inc., using wording in current Dance Permit Agreement with Boathouse Billiards, with dancing and music to be restricted to inside building, and Township to request final inspection.
Adoption of resolution recommending approval of new Tavern License to be held in conjunction with new SDM License for Lai Wah, Inc. (Carrie Lee’s) to be located at 3047 S. Baldwin Road, in Shops on Waldon Pond, Lake Orion, MI 48360, Orion Township, Oakland County, above all others, failed on 3 to 4 vote.
Granted approval for different standard in length of private road, from 600 feet to 633.21 feet for property located at 1930 Indianwood Road (LS-02-19, Sidwell No. 09-04-176-006) Elaine Pantak, applicant, with three (3) fulltime elected officials to meet with Assessing Department staff to review possible options on length of private road issue and access by emergency vehicles, prior to granting final lot split approval, acknowledging existence of pond on property and fire hydrant at front of property on Indianwood Road.
Motion to approve additional compentsation for Deputy Clerk and Administrative Assistant to Clerk failed for lack of support.
Accepted Proposal for Engineering Services from OHM to extend contract for three (3) years, through December 31, 2006, at rates in RFP dated November 24, 2003, and directed Supervisor and Clerk to sign Letter of Agreement for same, on behalf of Township.
Accepted Proposal for Municipal Attorney Services from Secrest Wardle to extend contract for three (3) years, through December 31, 2006, at rates in RFP Township date-stamped November 26, 2003, with fixed fee for attendance at Board meetings, and directed Supervisor and Clerk to Sign Letter of Agreement for same, on behalf of Township.
Approved minutes of November 17, 2003 regular meeting, as corrected.
Adjourned meeting at 10:30 p.m. Gerald A. Dywasuk, Supervisor
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish 11.19.03

Notice is Hereby Given:
1. That the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Orion has initiated the process of making certain improvements to Supervisor’s Plat of Lakeview Sub. (Hopefield, Kinmount, Cornith) by chloriding it four (4) times a year.
2. That a preliminary cost estimate prepared by the Township is on file with the Township Clerk.
3. That this Board has tentatively designated the following described lands in the township as constituting the Special Assessment District against which the cost of the improvement is to be assessed:
09-33-251-012 09-33-251-017 09-33-251-018 09-33-251-015 09-33-251-016 09-33-251-005 09-33-251-006 09-33-251-013 09-33-251-014 09-33-251-011 09-33-276-023 09-33-276-003 09-33-276-019 09-33-276-006 09-33-276-007 09-33-276-020 09-33-276-021 09-33-276-018 09-33-277-002 09-33-277-004 09-33-277-003
09-33-253-009 09-33-253-008 09-33-253-007 09-33-253-018 09-33-253-017 09-33-253-015 09-33-253-003 09-33-253-021 09-33-253-020 09-33-253-019 09-33-180-003 09-33-180-005 09-33-328-004 09-33-328-003 09-33-180-004 09-33-179-008 09-33-179-009 09-33-179-010 09-33-252-013 09-33-252-027 09-33-252-026
09-33-252-017 09-33-252-028 09-33-252-029 09-33-252-022 09-33-252-023 09-33-252-020 09-33-252-021 09-33-252-012 09-33-252-011 09-33-252-010 09-33-252-009 09-33-252-008 09-33-252-007 09-33-252-006 09-33-252-005 09-33-252-004 09-33-252-003 09-33-252-002 09-33-179-012
4. The Special Assessment District is proposed to be created for a period of twenty (20) years or until a petition to discontinue the special assessment district is received with signatures that represent a majority of the properties in the district. Annual redeterminations of the cost of the improvement shall be necessary in the future, without a change in the boundaries in said Special Assessment District. The projected incremental increases are ten (10%) percent per year for the term of the improvement without additional public hearings.
5. That the Township Board will meet at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, on Monday, January 5, 2004 at 8:00 p.m., to hear and consider any objections to the improvement and to said Special Assessment District.
6. If the Township Board approves the improvement, a special assessment may be levied against properties that benefit from the improvement. Act 186 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1973, as amended, provides that the special assessment must be protested at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming the special assessment roll before the Michigan Tax Tribunal may acquire jurisdiction of any dispute involving the special assessment. The hearing for the purpose of confirming the special assessment will be held, if at all, at some time in the future pursuant to notice given as required by law. Appearance and protest in writing at such hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. An owner of or party in interest in property to be assessed, or his or her agent, may appear in person to protest the special assessment, or may protest the special assessment by letter filed with the Township Clerk at or prior to the time of the hearing, in which case appearance is not required. Any objection must be in writing, regardless of whether or not you appear at the public hearing.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Publish: 12/24/03; 12/31/03

THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2004 AT 8:00 P.M. IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE ORION TOWNSHIP HALL, 2525 JOSLYN ROAD, LAKE ORION, MICHIGAN 48360, ON THE FOLLOWING MATTER:
PC-2003-59, TEXT AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 78, ARTICLE XV, GENERAL BUSINESS 2 (GB-2), FOR THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION, MICHIGAN; AMENDING THE TEXT IN SECTIONS 15.01, 15.02, AND 15.04; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND PORTIONS THEREOF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A COMPLETE COPY OF THE PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT AND MAY BE EXAMINED DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, UNTIL THE DATE OF THE HEARING.
JOHN STEIMEL, CHAIRMAN
PLANNING COMMISSION
JILL D. BASTIAN
TOWNSHIP CLERK

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SYNOPSIS, REGULAR MEETING, MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2004
Called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
All members present.
Supervisor proclaimed January 2004 as Volunteer Blood Donor Month.
Approved payment of bills in amount of $181,007.57, as submitted.
Approved Agenda, as amended.
Approved Consent Agenda, as amended.
Approved December 1, 2003 regular meeting minutes, as corrected.
Approved December 15, 2003 regular meeting minutes, as submitted.
Authorized contracting with Jill Verros for position of Assistant to Supervisor per revised contract (attached to Supervisor’s memo of 12.18.03), as recommended by Personnel Committee.
Adopted Joint Resolution of Lake Orion Village Council and Orion Township Board of Trustees regarding 2004 Budget Proposal of Orion Community Cable Communications Commission (OCCCC), in amount of $1,200,000, as presented.
Authorized hiring Michelle S. Williams for part-time contract position of Orion Senior Center Activities Coordinator ($12.00 per hour, 20 hours per week, no benefits), per recommendation of Senior Center Director, effective January 6, 2004, with job description and contract to reflect amendments in Senior Center Director’s memo of 01.05.04.
Authorized hiring Mary Ann Emick for part-time contract position of Orion Senior Center Program Coordinator ($12.00 per hour, 20 hours per week, no benefits), per recommendation of Senior Center Director, effective January 6, 2004, with job description and contract to reflect amendments in Senior Center Director’s memo of 01.05.04.
Authorized reclassification of Philip Denton from Appraiser Aide to Appraiser I, per recommendation of Assessor, effective January 1, 2004.
Authorized Supervisor to prepare cost estimate for Cooney Private-to-Public Road SAD, per request of residents of that portion of S. Long Lake Blvd., north of Grace Ct.
Authorized renewal of Township membership in Southeast Council of Governments (SEMCOG) and to pay annual fee of $4,340.
Received and filed Notice of Solicitation (door-to-door canvass) by Clean Water Action, beginning January 12, 2004 and ending April 12, 2004.
Heard presentation by representatives of DTE regarding recent power outages in Orion Township and how power is supplied to various areas of Township.
Held Lakeview Sub. (Hopefield, Kinmount, Cornith) Chloride #1 SAD Cost Estimate public hearing at 8:05 p.m.
Adopted Lakeview Sub. Chloride #1 Special Assessment District Resolution, authorizing preparation of the Special Assessment Roll and establishing the district for 20- year period.
Received and filed 2004 Liquor License Renewals Report, as submitted by Clerk.
Postponed discussion of 2004 Township Goals until January 20, 2004 meeting to afford Board members opportunity to review Township Strategic Plan adopted in 2000.
Set Special Meeting for Monday, March 29, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., (or alternate date agreed to by Board members) to review 2004 budgets, to set parameters for development of 2005 departmental budgets, and to discuss any other items relating to Township budgets submitted to Supervisor no later than March 1, 2004.
Approved December 1, 2003 public hearing minutes: Hi Hill Public Water SAD, Resolution No. 5, as corrected, and further amended to include wording submitted 12.29.03 by Joseph M. Geraci, 311 Morgan Hill, resident of Hi Hill Village, of his specific comments made during public hearing.
Adjourned meeting at 8:35 p.m.
Gerald A. Dywasuk, Supervisor
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish 01.07.04

Charter Township of Orion
Notice of Hearing on Mill Lake Gardens Chloride #1 SAD
Notice is Hereby Given:
1. That the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Orion has initiated the process of making certain improvements to Mill Lake Gardens (Mahopac, Hill, Hazel) by applying chloride four (4) times a year.
2. That a special assessment roll prepared by the Township Supervisor is on file with the Township Clerk.
3. That this Board has designated the following described lands in the township as constituting the Special Assessment District against which the cost of the improvement is to be assessed:
09-20-104-012 09-20-104-016 09-20-104-015
09-20-104-009 09-20-103-008 09-20-103-007
09-20-103-011 09-20-103-010 09-20-103-001
09-20-105-001 09-20-105-021 09-20-105-022
09-20-105-003 09-20-105-004 09-20-105-025
09-20-105-019 09-20-106-032 09-20-106-033
09-20-106-026 09-20-106-028 09-20-106-029
09-20-106-031 09-20-106-030 09-20-106-034
09-20-105-018 09-20-105-026 09-20-105-023
09-20-105-020 09-20-105-009 09-20-151-002
09-20-151-003 09-20-151-041 09-20-151-048
09-20-151-012 09-20-151-042 09-20-151-055
09-20-151-056 09-20-151-040 09-20-151-021
09-20-151-046 09-20-151-047 09-19-227-013
09-19-227-014

4. The Special Assessment District is proposed to be created for a period of ten (10) years or until a petition to discontinue the special assessment district is received with signatures that represent a majority of the properties in the district. Annual redeterminations of the cost of the improvement shall be necessary in the future, without a change in the boundaries in said Special Assessment District. The projected incremental increases are ten (10%) percent per year for the term of the improvement without additional public hearings.
5. That the Township Board will meet at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, on Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at 8:00 p.m., to hear and consider any objections to the assessments and to said Special Assessment Roll.
6. If the Township Board confirms the roll, a special assessment shall be levied against properties that benefit from the improvement. Act 186 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1973, as amended, provides that the special assessment must be protested at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming the special assessment roll before the Michigan Tax Tribunal may acquire jurisdiction of any dispute involving the special assessment. The hearing for the purpose of confirming the special assessment will be held, if at all, at some time in the future pursuant to notice given as required by law. Appearance and protest in writing at such hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. An owner of or party in interest in property to be assessed,, or his or her agent, may appear in person to protest the special assessment, or may protest the special assessment by letter filed with the Township Clerk at or prior to the time of the hearing, in which case appearance is not required. Any objection must be in writing, regardless of whether or not you appear at the public hearing.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLANNING COMMISSION
ATWATER COMMONS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
TEXT AMENDMENT
The Planning Commission of the Village of Lake Orion will hold a public hearing on Application No. PC-04-01, Atwater Commons’ request for text amendments. The purpose of this meeting is to review and receive comments on an application to amend the approved plans for the Commercial portion of Atwater Commons Manned Unit Development (PUD), as adopted through Ordinance No. 26.81. The hearing is scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall Council Chambers.
The Atwater Commons PUD property is located at the southeast corner of M-24 (S. Broadway) and Atwater Street, the former LS Family Foods Site. The proposed amendment relates only to the commercial portion of the site with the following addresses: 295, 305, 325, 335, 345, and 375 S. Broadway; Parcel ID Numbers 09-11-278-070 and 09-11-278-071. A complete legal description for each parcel is on file with the Village Clerk. A location map is provided below.
The request is to amend the plans approved as part of Ordinance No. 26.81 – Atwater Commons PUD. The amendment to the approved plans is in relation to the permitted uses in the retail portion of the development.
The approved PUD plan for the commercial portion contains the following language:
Cover Sheet
– Retail A is proposed for a retail drugstore and pharmacy with one lane drive thru for pharmacy pickup…
– Retail B is proposed for a “family-style” sit down restaurant with a Class C liquor license.
– Retail C is proposed for traditional neighborhood retail uses permitted in the Village’s C-1 zoning district.
– Retail D is proposed for “sandwich shop” sit down type restaurant.
Sheet F -1
Commercial Site Data – Item No. 2
Building Gross Floor Area Proposed Use
Retail “A” 10.880 sq.ft. Pharmacy
Retail “B” 4,735 sq. ft. Restaurant
Retail “C” 9,295 sq. ft. General Retail
Retail “D” 4,720 sq. ft. Restaurant
The proposed amendment would change the language to read:
Cover Sheet
– Retail A will be used for a retail drugstore and pharmacy with one lane drive thru for pharmacy pickup and its
own loading and dumpster area. Any future uses with Retail A will he uses permitted with the C-1 zoning district
under the Village Zoning Ordinance, subject to those prohibited uses that are set forth in Section 2.1 of that certain
Planned Unit Development Agreement with respect to the PUD, which is recorded in Liber 29126, Page 825,
Oakland County records (the “PUD Agreement”)
– Retail B will be used for a “family-style” sit down restaurant with a Class C Liquor license; Any future Uses within Retail B will be uses permitted with the C- 1 zoning district under the Village zoning Ordinance, subject to those
prohibited uses that are set forth in Section 2.1 of the PUD Agreement.
– Retail C and Retail D will be used for qny uses permitted with the C-1 zoning district under the Village Zoning Ordinance, subject to those prohibited uses that are set forth in Section 2,1 of the PUD Agreement.
Sheet F-1
Commercial Site Date — Item No- 2
A copy or the approved PUD plan, as well as the proposal amended plans (Cover Sheet and Sheet F-1), are available for review at Village Hall, 37 E. Flint Street, Lake Orion, MI 48362, during normal business hours — Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This hearing is being held in accordance with the requirements set forth within Article XV, Administration and Enforcement, Section 15.07 Amendments, as provided in the Village Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance 26.30 as amended by Ordinance 26.77). Following the hearing, the Planning Commission may refer the application and the amended PUD plan with a recommendation to the Village Council for possible ordinance adoption, which could result in a Zoning Ordinance amendment.
Interested parties are welcome to attend the Public Hearing and offer comments. Written comments will be accepted prior to the date and time of the Public Hearing by the Village Clerk, 37 E. Flint Street, Lake Orion, MI 48362. The supporting documentation will be available for inspection and additional information may be obtained by contacting or visiting the Village Office at 693-8391, ext. 102 during regular business hours, 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
In the spirit of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with a disability should feel free to contact the Village Office, at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the meeting, if requesting accommodations.

Charter Township of Orion
Notice of Hearing on Square Lake #1 (Lake Level) SAD
Notice is Hereby Given:
1. That the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Orion has initiated the process of making certain improvements to Square Lake by paying for the electricity to run a pump that maintains the lake level.
2. That a special assessment roll prepared by the Township Supervisor is on file with the Township Clerk.
3. That this Board has designated the following described lands in the township as constituting the Special Assessment District against which the cost of the improvement is to be assessed:
09-09-283-011 09-09-283-010 09-09-283-009 09-09-283-008 09-09-283-007 09-09-283-006 09-09-283-005 09-09-283-004 09-09-283-003
09-09-283-002 09-09-283-001 09-09-278-029 09-09-278-028 09-09-278-018 09-09-278-017 09-09-278-016 09-09-278-027 09-09-278-022
09-09-278-024 09-09-278-023 09-09-278-005 09-09-278-001 09-09-278-002 09-09-278-025 09-09-227-008 09-09-227-009 09-09-227-003
09-09-227-004 09-09-227-005 09-09-227-006 09-09-227-007 09-09-279-015 09-09-279-014 09-09-279-001 09-09-279-011 09-09-279-012
09-09-281-020 09-09-281-021 09-09-281-022 09-09-281-006 09-09-281-007 09-09-281-023 09-09-281-016 09-09-281-017 09-09-281-018
09-09-281-019 09-09-281-010 09-09-281-011 09-09-281-024 09-09-281-009 09-09-281-008 09-09-280-001 09-09-279-013 09-09-282-012
09-09-282-013 09-09-282-009 09-09-282-003 09-09-282-014 09-09-282-015 09-09-282-016 09-10-151-039 09-10-151-008 09-10-151-009
09-10-151-041 09-10-151-012 09-10-151-013 09-10-151-014 09-10-151-015 09-10-151-016 09-10-151-017 09-10-151-018 09-10-151-019
09-10-151-020 09-10-151-021 09-10-151-022 09-10-151-023 09-10-151-024 09-10-151-038 09-10-151-042 09-10-151-043 09-10-151-027
09-10-151-028 09-10-151-029 09-10-151-030 09-10-151-031 09-10-151-032 09-10-151-033 09-10-151-004 09-10-151-005 09-10-151-006
09-10-303-001 09-10-303-002 09-10-303-003 09-10-303-007 09-10-303-006 09-10-302-012 09-10-302-011 09-10-302-010 09-10-302-009
09-10-302-008 09-10-302-014 09-10-302-005 09-10-302-013 09-10-302-001 09-10-301-009 09-10-301-016 09-10-301-024 09-10-302-023
09-10-301-022 09-10-301-021 09-10-301-020 09-10-301-003 09-10-301-002 09-10-304-001 09-10-304-002 09-10-305-001 09-10-305-002
09-10-305-008 09-10-305-007 09-10-306-003 09-10-327-001 09-10-327-005 09-10-326-001 09-10-326-005 09-10-326-006 09-10-330-002
09-10-330-003 09-10-330-020 09-10-330-021 09-10-330-023 09-10-330-022 09-10-330-017 09-10-330-018 09-10-330-019 09-10-331-014
09-10-331-015 09-10-331-016 09-10-331-023 09-10-332-023 09-10-332-037 09-10-332-034 09-10-332-044 09-10-332-045 09-10-332-050
09-10-332-049 09-10-332-033 09-10-332-017 09-10-332-035 09-10-332-038 09-10-332-039 09-10-332-041 09-10-332-042 09-10-332-043
09-10-332-004 09-10-332-005 09-10-332-006 09-10-332-032 09-10-332-009 09-10-331-030 09-10-331-029 09-10-331-011 09-10-331-031
09-10-331-022 09-10-331-007 09-10-331-027 09-10-331-028 09-10-330-016 09-10-330-015 09-10-330-014 09-10-330-013 09-10-330-012
09-10-329-007 09-10-329-006 09-10-329-005 09-10-329-004 09-10-329-009 09-10-328-007 09-10-328-008 09-10-328-002 09-10-328-001
09-10-307-017 09-10-307-016 09-10-307-020 09-10-307-012 09-10-307-019 09-10-307-024 09-10-307-025 09-10-307-029 09-10-307-028
09-10-307-027 09-10-307-022 09-10-307-021 09-09-477-008 09-09-477-009 09-09-477-010 09-09-477-027 09-09-477-026 09-09-476-007
09-09-476-015 09-09-476-014 09-09-476-013 09-09-476-006 09-09-476-010 09-09-476-011 09-09-476-012 09-09-477-001 09-09-477-002
09-09-477-003 09-09-477-025 09-09-477-006 09-09-477-007 09-09-430-015 09-09-430-014 09-09-430-013 09-09-430-012 09-09-430-011
09-09-430-022 09-09-430-021 09-09-430-017 09-09-430-018 09-09-429-002 09-09-429-001 09-09-430-019 09-09-430-020 09-09-428-007
09-09-428-008 09-09-428-002 09-09-427-011 09-09-427-012 09-09-426-020 09-09-426-019 09-09-426-018 09-09-426-017 09-09-426-016
09-09-426-015 09-09-426-022 09-09-426-021 09-09-426-031 09-09-426-030 09-09-426-029 09-09-426-028 09-09-426-025 09-09-426-005
09-09-426-004 09-09-426-024 09-09-426-001 09-09-252-024 09-09-252-023 09-09-252-014 09-09-252-013 09-09-252-012 09-09-252-011
09-09-252-026 09-09-252-025 09-09-252-008 09-09-252-030 09-09-252-019 09-09-252-020 09-09-252-021 09-09-276-001 09-09-276-002
09-09-276-003 09-09-276-026 09-09-276-007 09-09-276-008 09-09-276-009 09-09-276-010 09-09-276-011 09-09-276-012 09-09-276-013
09-09-276-014 09-09-276-015 09-09-276-016 09-09-276-017 09-09-276-018 09-09-276-019 09-09-276-023 09-09-277-002 09-09-226-016
4. The Special Assessment District is proposed to be created for a period of ten (10) years or until a petition to discontinue the special assessment district is received with signatures that represent a majority of the properties in the district. Annual redeterminations of the cost of the improvement shall be necessary in the future, without a change in the boundaries in said Special Assessment District. The projected incremental increases are ten (10%) percent per year for the term of the improvement without additional public hearings.
5. That the Township Board will meet at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, on Monday, February 2, 2004 at 8:00 p.m., to hear and consider any objections to the assessments and to said Special Assessment Roll.
6. If the Township Board confirms the roll, a special assessment shall be levied against properties that benefit from the improvement. Act 186 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1973, as amended, provides that the special assessment must be protested at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming the special assessment roll before the Michigan Tax Tribunal may acquire jurisdiction of any dispute involving the special assessment. The hearing for the purpose of confirming the special assessment will be held, if at all, at some time in the future pursuant to notice given as required by law. Appearance and protest in writing at such hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. An owner of or party in interest in property to be assessed, or his or her agent, may appear in person to protest the special assessment, or may protest the special assessment by letter filed with the Township Clerk at or prior to the time of the hearing, in which case appearance is not required. Any objection must be in writing, regardless of whether or not you appear at the public hearing.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Publish: 1-21-04; 1-28-04

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SYNOPSIS, REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2004
Called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
All members present, except Fetzer.
Approved payment of bills in amended amount of $601,740.16, as submitted.
Approved Agenda, as amended.
Approved Consent Agenda, as amended.
Approved January 5, 2004 regular meeting minutes, as submitted.
Approved January 5, 2004 public hearing minutes: Lakeview Sub. Chloride #1 SAD, as submitted.
Approved Treasurer’s Report of December 2003, as submitted.
Concurred with Planning Commission recommendation and reappointed Karen Pecheniuk as Planning Commission representative to Zoning Board of Appeals, for term expiring December 31, 2004.
Adopted Resolution in Support of Moratorium on DWSD Water and Sewer Rate Increases for Fiscal Year 2004-2005, as presented.
Granted amendment to different standard in length of private road, from 600 ft. to 690 ft., for LS-02-19, property located at 1930 Indianwood Road, Elaine Pantak, applicant, as result of meeting of three (3) fulltime elected officials and Assessing Dept. and Building Dept. staff to review options regarding length of road (which will now end in a cul-de-sac) and access by emergency vehicles.
Held First Reading of PC-2003-50, Text Amendment to Ordinance No. 78, Zoning Ordinance: Accessory Uses and Structures, and directed Clerk to publish for Second Reading and possible adoption at February 2, 2004 meeting.
Accepted donation of two (2) 6’x12? soccer goals, valued at $4,574, from three (3) youth soccer organizations: Orion Oxford Soccer League (OOSL), Lake Orion Brandon Oxford Select Soccer Club (LOBOS), and Oakland Football Club (OFC), and directed Clerk to send Letter of Appreciation to each organization.
Rescheduled Special Meeting for review of Township budget from Monday, March 29, 2004 to Monday, April 5, 2004, at 5:30 p.m., prior to regular Board meeting.
Adopted Resolution Authorizing Supervisor To Enter Into Contract Agreement, on behalf of Township, as presented, with regard to authorization for contract between Orion Township and Pro-Line Asphalt Company for work at Friendship Park.
Accepted parcel of property donated by Westbury Properties, LLC (Hills at Indianwood), Terry J. Nosan, Manager, per legal description on revised site plan dated 01.12.04, to Orion Township for use as fire station.
Approved Agreement for the Finance of Improvements and Creation of Special Assessments on Land, with regard to Hills at Indianwood and parcel of land for fire station, as presented, and directed Supervisor and Clerk to sign on behalf of Township.
Approved Exhibit A for Special Assessment District (SAD) Agreement and Escrow Agreement, as presented.
Approved Escrow Agreement for SAD Agreement, with regard to Hills at Indianwood and parcel of land for fire station, as presented, and directed Supervisor and Clerk to sign on behalf of Township.
Approved Memorandum Agreement, with regard to Hills at Indianwood and future establishment of Special Assessment District for drainage improvements to Reid and Branch Drain (which includes two-thirds of the subject property), as presented, and directed Supervisor and Clerk to sign on behalf of Township.
Granted different standard in length-to-width ratio (in excess of 4-to-1) for Parcels 1 and 2 of LS-03-18, property located at 4100 Waldon Road, Charles Hambrecht, applicant.
Declined to participate in NO HAZ Consortium for 2004 (for collection of household hazardous waste), without prejudice for future consideration.
Held public hearing on Special Assessment Roll for Mill Lake Gardens (Mahopac, Hill, and Hazel) Chloride #1 SAD at 8:05 p.m.
Adopted Resolution Confirming Special Assessment Roll for Mill Lake Gardens (Mahopac, Hill, Hazel) Chloride #1 SAD (for five (5) years), as presented.
Discussed 2004 Township goals, in light of Township Strategic Plan and current issues before Township at present time.
Amended Charter Township of Orion Disposal of Equipment Policy, as presented.
Adopted Charter Township of Orion Vehicle Maintenance Procedural Policy, as amended.
Approved updated Township Liquor License / Permit Application, as revised, to correspond with current Ordinance No. 76, Alcoholic Beverages Regulations, effective January 21, 2004.
Adjourned meeting at 9:00 p.m.
Gerald A. Dywasuk, Supervisor
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish 01.28.04

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTION AMENDMENT TO ORD. 78,
ZONING ORDINANCE
ARTICLES II, V, VI, XXVI AND XXVII
SECTIONS 2.01, 5.07, 5.17, 5.27, 6.07, 26.01 AND 27.02
ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES
The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Monday, February 2, 2004, to be held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, proposes to adopt an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 78, Articles II, V, VI, XXVI and XXVII, for the Charter Township of Orion, Michigan; changing the text in Sections 2.01, 5.07, 5.17, 5.27, 6.07, 26.01 and 27.02; providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances and portions thereof; and providing an effective date.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION ORDAINS:
SECTION 1 of Ordinance
Pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Township Zoning Act as amended, pursuant to all applicable provisions of law, Article II, Section 2.01 is amended by placing the hereinafter described language in the Article as follows:
Section 2.01 ? Definitions
Accessory Building: A detached separate building or attached a part of the main building or structure, the use of which is clearly incidental to that of the main building(s) or to the use of the land. Children’s play equipment shall not be considered an accessory building, nor a habitable second floor bedroom or office.
A. Detached Accessory Building: A building or structure that is incidental to, does not share a common wall with, or is not connected to the main building(s) by an enclosed breezeway. Such buildings include, but are not limited to, pole barns, garages, in-ground swimming pools and above-ground pools with a surrounding deck structure.
B. Attached Accessory Building: A non-habitable building or structure that is incidental to, shares a common wall with, or is connected to the main building(s) by an enclosed breezeway. Such buildings include, but are not limited to, garages, storage rooms and workshops.
Building: Any structure, temporary or permanent, having one or more floors, and a roof and intended for the shelter or enclosure of persons, animals, or property, and including gazebos, and covered and screened porches.
Deck: A structure for outdoor residential activities greater than twelve (12) inches above the average grade, and constructed on an elevated foundation that may include joists, beams or posts. Decks are not considered accessory buildings, but are subject to setback and total lot coverage provisions.
Enclosed Breezeway: A structure with a roof connecting a detached accessory building and the principal structure on the lot.
Habitable Space: Space in a structure for living, sleeping, eating or cooking. Bathrooms, toilet rooms, closets, halls, storage or utility spaces and similar areas are not considered habitable spaces.
SECTION 2 of Ordinance
Pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Township Zoning Act as amended, pursuant to all applicable provisions of law, Article V, Sections 5.07, 5.17, and 5.27 are amended by placing the hereinafter described language in the Article as follows:
Section 5.07 ? Area and Bulk Requirements, SF
SF ? SUBURBAN FARMS DISTRICT
Minimum Lot Area (no change)
Minimum Width of Lot (no change)
Minimum Lot Setbacks * (no change)
Minimum Floor Area/Unit (no change)
Maximum Lot Coverage (no change)
Total Maximum Floor Area of All Accessory
Buildings ** See Section 27.02, A, 7
Height of Structures Habitable structure Dwelling Units ? 2 stories, up to 25 feet. Any farm structure such as a barn, silo, and/or similar structure may be bed up to 40 feet in height. Any existing structures higher than this maximum shall remain conforming to the Zoning Ordinance requirements in reference to height.
* (no change) ** Excluding decks as defined in Section 2.01.
Section 5.17 ? Area and Bulk Requirements, SE
SE ? SUBURBAN ESTATES DISTRICT
Minimum Lot Area (no change)
Minimum Width of Lot (no change)
Minimum Lot Setbacks * (no change)
Minimum Floor Area/Unit (no change)
Maximum Lot Coverage (no change)
Total Maximum Floor Area of All Accessory
Buildings ** See Section 27.02, A, 7
Height of Structures (no change)
* (no change) ** Excluding decks as defined in Section 2.01.
Section 5.27 ? Area and Bulk Requirements, SR
SR ? SUBURBAN RANCH DISTRICT
Minimum Lot Area (no change)
Minimum Width of Lot (no change)
Minimum Lot Setbacks * (no change)
Minimum Floor Area/Unit (no change) **
Maximum Lot Coverage (no change)
Total Maximum Floor Area of All Accessory
Buildings *** See Section 27.02, A, 7
Height of Structures (no change)
* (no change) ** (no change) *** Excluding decks as defined in Section 2.01.
SECTION 3 of Ordinance
Pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Township Zoning Act as amended, pursuant to all applicable provisions of law, Article VI, Section 6.07 is amended by placing the hereinafter described language in the Article as follows:
Section 6.07 ? Area and Bulk Requirements, R-1, R-2 & R-3
R-1 R-2 R-3
Zoning Districts R-1 R-2 R-3
Article No. VI VI VI
Minimum Lot
Area Size (no change) (no change)* (no change) *
Minimum Lot
Width of Lot (no change) (no change) (no change)
Minimum Lot Yard
Setbacks (no change) (no change) (no change)
Minimum Floor
Area/ Per Unit (no change) ** (no change) ** (no change) **
Maximum Lot
Coverage by
all buildings (%) (no change) (no change) (no change)
Total Maximum Floor
Area of All
Accessory Buildings *** See Section 27.02, A, 7 See Section 27.02, A, 7 See Section 27.02, A, 7
Maximum Height
of Structures
(in feet) (no change) (no change) (no change)
* (no change) ** (no change) *** Excluding decks as defined in Section 2.01.
SECTION 4 of Ordinance
Pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Township Zoning Act as amended, pursuant to all applicable provisions of law, Article XXVI, Section 26.01 is amended by placing the hereinafter described language in the Article as follows:
Section 26.01 ? Footnotes to the Schedule of Regulations
A. ? X. (no change)
Single Family Residential Districts
SUBURBAN SUBURBAN SUBURBAN
FARMS ESTATES RANCH
ZONING DISTRICTS
SF SE SR
ARTICLE NO.
V V V
MINIMUM LOT SIZE
(no change) (no change)* (no change) *
MINIMUM LOT WIDTH
(no change) (no change) (no change)
MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES (in stories) (in ft.) (no change) (no change) (no change)
MINIMUM YARD SETBACKS (in ft.) *
(no change) (no change) (no change)
MINIMUM FLOOR AREA PER UNIT (in sq. ft.)
(no change) (no change) (no change) **
MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE BY ALL BUILDINGS (%)
(no change) (no change) (no change)
TOTAL MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA OF ALL ACCESSORY BUILDINGS ***
See Section 27.02, A, 7 See Section 27.02, A, 7 See Section 27.02, A, 7
* There is a 70-foot setback required for stables designed for the keeping of horses and/or cows. Refer to Section 5.02. ** Minimum floor area cannot be less than 90% of the average floor area of the five (5) nearest existing homes of the same style in a platted subdivision and not less than the minimum floor area listed above. Not less than 90% of the same size of the five (5) nearest dwellings of the same type provided those dwellings are within a 2,000 foot radius. *** Excluding decks as defined in Section 2.01.
Single Family Residential Districts (cont’d)
R-1 R-2 R-3
ZONING DISTRICTS
R-1 R-2 R-3
ARTICLE NO. VI VI VI
MINIMUM LOT SIZE
(no change) (no change) * (no change) *
MINIMUM LOT WIDTH
(no change) (no change) (no change)
MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES (in stories) (in ft.) (no change) (no change) (no change)
MINIMUM YARD SETBACKS (in ft.) *
(no change) (no change) (no change)
MINIMUM FLOOR AREA PER UNIT (in sq. ft.) **
(no change) (no change) (no change)
MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE BY ALL BUILDINGS (%)
(no change) (no change) (no change)
TOTAL MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA OF ALL ACCESSORY BUILDINGS ***
See Section 27.02, A, 7 See Section 27.02, A, 7 See Section 27.02, A, 7
* (no change) ** (no change) *** Excluding decks as defined in Section 2.01.
SECTION 5 of Ordinance
Pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Township Zoning Act as amended, pursuant to all applicable provisions of law, Article XXVII, Section 27.02 is amended by placing the hereinafter described language in the Article as follows:
Section 27.02 ? Buildings, Structures, and Uses
A. Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses.
1. An accessory building, structure or use shall not be located on a parcel unless there is a principal building, structure, or use already located on the same parcel of land.
2. An accessory building or structure shall not be constructed prior to the commencement of construction of the principal building or structure or the establishment of the principal use.
3. A building, structure or use which is accessory to a single-family dwelling and attached to it shall, for the purposes of location and setbacks, be considered part of the principal building.
4. A building, structure or use which is accessory to a single-family dwelling and detached from it Detached accessory structures shall meet the same front and side yard setbacks and coverage requirements as the principal structures, as set forth in the Schedule of Regulations in Article XXVI of this Ordinance. However, the minimum rear yard setback shall be ten (10) feet for all detached accessory buildings. All accessory buildings and structures, together with the principal building or structures, shall be included in the computation of total maximum area of all accessory buildings, and together with the principal building or structures shall not exceed the percentage of lot coverage requirements.
5. Detached accessory buildings or structures in non-residential districts shall conform to the height requirements for the principal buildings or structures, as set forth in the Schedule of Regulations in Article XXVI, except as specifically permitted otherwise in this Ordinance. However, detached accessory buildings or structures in non-residential districts that exceed the height of the principal building or structure, as constructed, shall not be located in the front yard.
Detached accessory buildings or structures in residential districts shall not exceed the height of the principal building or structure as constructed. However, the height of a detached accessory building or structure may exceed the height of the principal building or structure if said accessory building or structure is located at least one hundred and fifty (150) feet distant and to the rear of the principal building or structure. In no case shall the height of a detached accessory building or structure exceed the maximum height requirement for the principal building or structure, as set forth in the Schedule of Regulations (Article XXVI), except as specifically permitted otherwise in this Ordinance.
6. Household animal enclosures, dog runs, central air conditioning units, heat pumps, and other mechanical system components that could, or are likely to, produce noise, odor, or other nuisances shall not be located adjacent to an adjoining property owner’s living or sleeping area where windows and/or doors would be exposed to the nuisance.
It is the intent of these provisions to place the responsibility of abating or controlling nuisances on the owner of the lot where the nuisances are produces, rather than on the adjoining neighbors.
7. Accessory buildings or structures are not to be used for commercial operations other than home occupations as defined in Article II, Section 2.01.
8. The total of all accessory buildings or structures in a single-family residentially zoned district or on a parcel used for a single-family dwelling, except as modified in Paragraph 9 8, shall not exceed the following:
LOT SIZE MAXIMUM FLOOR MAXIMUM FLOOR TOTAL
AREA OF DETACHED AREA OF ATTACHED MAXIMUM FLOOR
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AREA OF ALL
ACCESSORY
BUILDINGS *
Up to ? acre 750 sq. ft. 75% of the principal structure 1,150 sq. ft.
? to 1 acre 900 sq. ft. 1,300 sq. ft.
1 to 2.5 acres 1,000 sq. ft. 1,500 sq. ft.
Over 2.5 acres 1,400 sq. ft. 1,900 sq. ft.
* Includes the combined floor area of each story of the structure.
LOT SIZE TOTAL MAXIMUM AREA OF ALL
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
Up to ? acre 750 sq. ft.
More than ? and up to 5 acres 1,000 sq. ft.
Over 5 acres 1,400 sq. ft.
9. The total area of all accessory buildings or structures on a single-family residentially zoned parcel shall not exceed the above noted area total area of the principal building, except in the following cases after consideration and approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals:
a. On single-family residential lots, a variance may be sought to permit increased accessory building, structure or use, provided all of the following conditions are met:
i. The accessory building or structure use structure(s) is permanently attached to, is aesthetically compatible with, and constructed of the same color as the principal residential building or structure use.
ii. The accessory building or structure use structure(s), as well as the principal residential building or structure use, can be accommodated on the parcel and together cover no more than twenty percent (20%) of the lot area in the Suburban Farms (SF), Suburban Estates (SE), or Suburban Ranch (SR) Zoning Districts or twenty-five percent (25%) of the lot area in the Residential 1, 2, or 3 (R-1, R-2, R-3) Zoning Districts.
iii. The principal residential building or structure use contains at least the minimum floor area of living space as required for the specific zoning district and as set forth in the Schedule of Regulations (Article XXVI) of this Zoning Ordinance.
iv. The accessory building or structure use structure is used for the indoor storage of items that are permitted to be stored in a rear or side yard, but that could be unsightly if such were done.
b. On parcels of more than five (5) acres in size used for agricultural purposes, a variance may be sought from the Zoning Board of Appeals to permit additional accessory buildings or structures area for the purpose of storing agricultural implements, equipment, products, livestock, and similar items.
10. The location of all accessory buildings, structures and uses, except in single-family residentially zoned districts, shall be shown on the site plan submitted to the Planning Commission for approval, subject to the provisions of Section 30.02 of this Ordinance.
11. An accessory building, structure or use shall not be located within any dedicated easement or right-of-way.
B. ? I. (no change)
SECTION 6 of Ordinance
All ordinances or portions of an ordinance in conflict with or inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict.
SECTION 7 of Ordinance
Nothing in this Ordinance amendment shall restrict or nullify an enforcement action relative to any act or offense committed or done before the effective date of this Ordinance, and any enforcement action or prosecution is hereby waived.
SECTION 8 of Ordinance
The various parts, sections and clauses of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the ordinance shall not be affected.
SECTION 9 of Ordinance
This Ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Township of Orion, and shall become effective upon publication, as provided by law.
Copies of the proposed Ordinance are on file in the office of the Township Clerk, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Written comments may be submitted before the meeting to Jill D. Bastian, Clerk, at the address listed above.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 01.28.04

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
The Township of Orion is taking bids for construction of a Kiln Enclosure in the Orion Senior Center @ 21 E. Church St. in Lake Orion, between Broadway and Anderson St.
The bids will be received at the Township of Orion Offices, Clerk Dept., 2525 Joslyn Rd., Orion, MI 48360, no later than noon on Wednesday, March 3, 2004. Bids will be opened immediately thereafter in the Boardroom at the Orion Township Offices. The bid award will be made by the Township Board during the next scheduled Board meeting. The Township reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
One lump sum bid will be received for all trades. Orion Township will contract with the Contractor for a completed project. All bids shall remain firm for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after bid opening.
Performance, Labor and Material Bonds in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract sum shall be required upon the signage of the Contract Agreement between Orion Township and the Contractor.
The Contractor and Subcontractors on this project must comply with 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.
Drawings, specifications and bid documents may be obtained between the hours of 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m., Mon-Fri., excluding holidays, at the following location: Orion Township Offices, Clerk Dept. 2525 Joslyn Rd. Orion, MI 48360
Run: 2/4 & 2/11

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION BOARD OF TRUSTEES SYNOPSIS, REGULAR MEETING, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2004
Called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
All members present.
Approved payment of bills in amended amount of $227,031.45, as submitted.
Approved Agenda, as amended.
Approved Consent Agenda, as amended.
Approved January 20, 2004 regular meeting minutes, as submitted.
Approved January 20, 2004 public hearing minutes: Mill Lake Gardens Chloride # 1 SAD, as submitted.
Set public hearing for Judah Road Chloride #2 Special Assessment Roll for 8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 1, 2004.
Set public hearing for Lakeview Sub. Chloride #2 Special Assessment Roll for 8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 15, 2004.
Authorized advertising for bids for construction of 6’x8′ kiln enclosure in Arts & Crafts Room of Orion Senior Center, to be funded by CDBG monies, with specs as drawn and specified in Contract Documents.
Authorized Township engineers, OHM, to prepare specifications for repair of Joslyn Road safety path, north of Heights Road by Marina Pointe Subdivision, and to seek bids, with funding from Maintenance line item of 2004 Safety Path Fund budget; further to direct Supervisor to pursue 50/50 drainage funds from Road Commission to help pay for project.
Accepted resignation of Trustee Michael Fetzer from Senior Center Governing Board, with regret, and appointed Clerk Jill Bastian to fill vacancy.
Approved amending Poverty Guidelines to reflect Federal Poverty Income Standards, as of 12.31.03, for use in setting Poverty Exemption Guidelines in 2004, as submitted.
Heard presentation from Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch Department representative, encouraging Township to continue to allow OCSD to handle 911 calls from cellular phones; however, postponed action on matter until 03.01.04 meeting to allow for further study, including communication with Village of Lake Orion who provides dispatch services for Township land-line 911 calls.
Postponed adoption of PC-2003-50, Text Amendment to Ord. 78, Zoning Ordinance, regarding Accessory Uses and Structures, until 02.17.04 meeting to allow clean, corrected copy of text amendment to be prepared for Board member consideration.
Held public hearing on Special Assessment Roll for Square Lake #1 (Lake Level) SAD at 8:00 p.m.
Confirmed Special Assessment Roll for Square Lake #1 (Lake Level) SAD.
Concurred with Planning Commission and approved Concept Plan [twenty-six (26) clustered single-family residential lots], Township date-stamped 12.05.03, and granted PUD eligibility for PC-2003-42, Hemingway Estates Planned Unit Development, for property [31.13 acres zoned SE (Suburban Estates) and R-1 (Single-Family Residential 1)] west of Hemingway Road, north of Bald Mountain State Recreation Area and east of Boy Scout Camp, and directed that minutes of Board of Trustees 02.02.04 meeting, expressing concerns of Board members and residents, be forwarded to Planning Commission for use during discussions with developer prior to final PUD approval.
Authorized 2004 Gypsy Moth Joint Agreement with Oakland County, as presented, for spraying 29 acres in and around Sunset Hills Subdivision and directed Supervisor and Clerk to sign Agreement, on behalf of Township.
Authorized Township engineers, OHM, to proceed with proposal regarding Public Education Plan component of Stormwater Management Phase II Permit requirements, at cost not to exceed $4,700 (with funds to come from General Activities, Line Item 101.248.801.000, Environmental Consultants, of 2004 General Fund budget).
Adopted Township Committee Member Selection Policy, as amended.
Received and filed request from citizens for Skate Park and forwarded request and copy of petitions submitted to Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee for review and report to Board within sixty (60) days.
Held Executive Session to discuss attorney opinion letter.
Authorized Township attorney to proceed as directed, in matter dealt with in attorney opinion letter.
Adjourned meeting at 10:10 p.m.
Gerald A. Dywasuk, Supervisor
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Charter Township of Orion
Publish 02.04.04

Notice is Hereby Given:
1. That the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Orion has initiated the process of making certain improvements to Judah Road by applying chloride four (4) times a year.
2. That a special assessment roll prepared by the Township Supervisor is on file with the Township Clerk.
3. That this Board has designated the following described lands in the Township as constituting the Special Assessment District against which the cost of the improvement is to be assessed:
09-33-326-005 09-33-326-004 09-33-326-003
09-33-326-002 09-33-326-001 09-33-301-002
09-33-301-001 09-32-400-017 09-32-400-016
09-32-400-015 09-32-400-088 09-32-400-087
09-32-400-013 09-32-400-012 09-32-400-073
09-32-400-072 09-32-400-081 09-32-400-080
09-32-400-008 09-32-400-007 09-32-400-086
09-32-400-090 09-32-400-089 09-32-400-005
09-32-400-056 09-32-400-057 09-32-400-055
09-32-400-063 09-32-326-026 09-32-326-011
09-32-326-010 09-32-326-009 09-32-326-008
09-32-326-007 09-32-326-006 09-32-326-005
09-32-326-002 09-32-326-024 09-32-326-001
09-32-126-019 09-32-126-020 09-32-126-021
09-32-126-022 09-32-126-023 09-32-126-024
09-32-126-025 09-32-126-030 09-32-126-029
09-32-200-003 09-32-200-004 09-32-200-005
09-32-200-006 09-32-200-007 09-32-200-008
09-32-200-009 09-32-200-010 09-32-200-011
09-32-200-012 09-32-200-013 09-32-200-014
09-32-200-015 09-32-200-016 09-32-200-017
09-32-200-018 09-32-200-019 09-32-200-029
09-32-200-030 09-32-200-021 09-3Z-200-022
09-32-200-023 09-32-200-024 09-32-200-025
09-32-200-026 09-32-200-027 09-3Z-200-028
09-33-151-001 09-33-176-002
4. The Special Assessment District is proposed to be created for a period of ten (10) years or until a petition to discontinue the special assessment district is received with signatures that represent a majority of the properties in the district. Annual redeterminations of the cost of the improvement shall be necessary in the future, without a change in the boundaries in said Special Assessment District. The projected incremental increases are ten (10%) percent per year for the term of the improvement without additional public hearings.
5. That the Township Board will meet at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, on Monday, March 1, 2004 at 8:00 p.m., to hear and consider any objections to the assessments and to said Special Assessment Roll.
6. If the Township Board confirms the roll, a special assessment shall be levied against properties that benefit from the improvement. Act 186 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1973, as amended, provides that the special assessment must be protested at the hearing held for the purpose of confirming the special assessment roll before the Michigan Tax Tribunal may acquire jurisdiction of any dispute involving the special assessment. The hearing for the purpose of confirming the special assessment will be held, if at all, at some time in the future pursuant to notice given as required by law. Appearance and protest in writing at such hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. An owner of or party in interest in property to be assessed, or his or her agent, may appear in person to protest the special assessment, or may protest the special assessment by letter filed with the Township Clerk at or prior to the time of the hearing, in which case appearance is not required. Any objection must be in writing, regardless of whether or not you appear at the public meeting.
Jill D. Bastian, Clerk
Publish: 2-18-04
2-25-04

NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 78-175
AMENDMENT TO ORD. 78,
ZONING ORDINANCE
ARTICLES II, V, VI, XXVI AND XXVII
SECTIONS 2.01, 5.07, 5.17, 5.27, 6.07, 26.01 AND 27.02
ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES
The Charter Township of Orion Board of Trustees, at the regular meeting of Tuesday, February 17, 2004, held at 7:00 p.m., at the Orion Township Hall, 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, adopted an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 78, Articles II, V, VI, XXVI and XXVII, for the Charter Township of Orion, Michigan; changing the text in Sections 2.01, 5.07, 5.17, 5.27, 6.07, 26.01 and 27.02; providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances and portions thereof; and providing an effective date.
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION ORDAINS:
SECTION 1 of Ordinance
Pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Township Zoning Act as amended, pursuant to all applicable provisions of law, Article II, Section 2.01 is amended by placing the hereinafter described language in the Article as follows:
Section 2.01 ? Definitions
Accessory Building: A detached or attached building or structure, the use of which is clearly incidental to that of the main building(s) or to the use of the land. Children’s play equipment shall not be considered an accessory building, nor a habitable second floor bedroom or office.
A. Detached Accessory Building: A building or structure that is incidental to, does not share a common wall with, or is not connected to the main building(s) by an enclosed breezeway. Such buildings include, but are not limited to, pole barns, garages, in-ground swimming pools and above-ground pools with a surrounding deck structure.
B. Attached Accessory Building: A non-habitable building or structure that is incidental to, shares a common wall with, or is connected to the main building(s) by an enclosed breezeway. Such buildings include, but are not limited to, garages, storage rooms and workshops.
Building: Any structure, temporary or permanent, having one or more floors and a roof, and intended for the shelter or enclosure of persons, animals, or property, and including gazebos, and covered and screened porches.
Deck: A structure for outdoor residential activities greater than twelve (12) inches above the average grade, and constructed on an elevated foundation that may include joists, beams or posts. Decks are not considered accessory buildings, but are subject to setback and total lot coverage provisions.
Enclosed Breezeway: A structure with a roof connecting a detached accessory building and the principal structure on the lot.
Habitable Space: Space in a structure for living, sleeping, eating or cooking. Bathrooms, toilet rooms, closets, halls, storage or utility spaces and similar areas are not considered habitable spaces.
SECTION 2 of Ordinance
Pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Township Zoning Act as amended, pursuant to all applicable provisions of law, Article V, Sections 5.07, 5.17, and 5.27 are amended by placing the hereinafter described language in the Article as follows:
Section 5.07 ? Area and Bulk Requirements, SF
SF ? SUBURBAN FARMS DISTRICT
Minimum Lot Area (no change)
Minimum Width of Lot (no change)
Minimum Lot Setbacks (no change)
Front Yard
Each Side Yard *
Rear Yard *
Minimum Floor Area/Unit (no change)
Maximum Lot Coverage (no change)
Total Maximum Floor See Section 27.02, A, 7
Area of All Accessory
Buildings **
Height of Structures Habitable structure ? 2 stories, up to 25 feet. Any farm structure such as a barn, silo, and/or similar structure may be up to 40 feet in height. Any existing structures higher than this maximum shall remain conforming to the Zoning Ordinance requirements in reference to height.
*(no change)
**Excluding decks as defined in Section 2.01.
Section 5.17 ? Area and Bulk Requirements, SE
SE ? SUBURBAN ESTATES DISTRICT
Minimum Lot Area (no change)
Minimum Width of Lot (no change)
Minimum Lot Setbacks (no change)
Front Yard
Each Side Yard *
Rear Yard *
Minimum Floor Area/Unit (no change)
Maximum Lot Coverage (no change)
Total Maximum Floor See Section 27.02, A, 7
Area of All Accessory
Buildings **
Height of Structures (no change)
* (no change)
**Excluding decks as defined in Section 2.01.
Section 5.27 ? Area and Bulk Requirements, SR
SR ? SUBURBAN RANCH DISTRICT
Minimum Lot Area (no change)
Minimum Width of Lot (no change)
Minimum Lot Setbacks (no change)
Front Yard
Each Side Yard *
Rear Yard *
Minimum Floor Area/Unit (no change) **
Maximum Lot Coverage (no change)
Total Maximum Floor See Section 27.02, A, 7
Area of All Accessory
Buildings 1
Height of Structures (no change)
*(no change)
**(no change)
1Excluding decks as defined in Section 2.01.
SECTION 3 of Ordinance
Pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Township Zoning Act as amended, pursuant to all applicable provisions of law, Article VI, Section 6.07 is amended by placing the hereinafter described language in the Article as follows:
Section 6.07 ? Area and Bulk Requirements, R-1, R-2 & R-3
R-1 R-2 R-3
Minimum Lot Area
(no change) (no change) * (no change) *
Minimum Width of Lot
(no change) (no change) (no change)
Minimum Lot Setbacks
Front Yard
Each Side Yard
Rear Yard
(no change) (no change) (no change)
Minimum Floor Area/ Unit
(no change) ** (no change) ** (no change) **
Maximum Lot Coverage
(no change) (no change) (no change)
Total Maximum Floor Area of All Accessory Buildings 1
See Section See Section See Section
27.02, A, 7 27.02, A, 7 27.02, A, 7
Height of Structures
(no change) ft. (no change) ft. (no change) ft.
*(no change)
**(no change)
1Excluding decks as defined in Section 2.01.
SECTION 4 of Ordinance
Pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Township Zoning Act as amended, pursuant to all applicable provisions of law, Article XXVI, Section 26.01 is amended by placing the hereinafter described language in the Article as follows:
Section 26.01 ? Footnotes to the Schedule of Regulations
A. ? X. (no change)
Single Family Residential Districts
SUBURBAN SUBURBAN SUBURBAN
FARMS ESTATES RANCH*
ZONING DISTRICTS
SF SE SR
ARTICLE NO.
V V V
MINIMUM LOT SIZE
(no change) (no change) (no change)
MINIMUM LOT WIDTH
(no change) (no change)** (no change)
MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES (in stories) (in ft.) (no change) (no change) (no change)
MINIMUM YARD SETBACKS (in ft.) 1
Front Yard
Each Side Yard
Rear Yard
(no change) (no change) (no change)
MINIMUM FLOOR AREA PER UNIT (in sq. ft.)
(no change) (no change) (no change) 2
MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE BY ALL BUILDINGS (%)
(no change) (no change) (no change)
TOTAL MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA OF ALL ACCESSORY BUILDINGS 3 See Section See Section See Section
27.02, A, 7 27.02, A, 7 27.02, A, 7
*(no change)
**(no change)
1There is a 70-foot setback required for stables designed for the keeping of horses and/or cows. Refer to Sections 5.02, 5.12 and 5.22.
2Minimum floor area cannot be less than 90% of the average floor area of the five (5) nearest existing homes of the same style in a platted subdivision and not less than the minimum floor area listed above.
3Excluding decks as defined in Section 2.01.
Single Family Residential Districts (cont’d)
R-1 R-2 R-3
ZONING DISTRICTS
R-1 R-2 R-3
ARTICLE NO.
VI VI VI
MINIMUM LOT SIZE
(no change) (no change) * (no change) *
MINIMUM LOT WIDTH
(no change) (no change) (no change)
MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES
25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft.
MINIMUM YARD SETBACKS (in ft.)
Front Yard
Each Side Yard
Rear Yard
(no change) (no change) (no change)
MINIMUM FLOOR AREA PER UNIT (in sq. ft.) **
(no change) (no change) (no change)
MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE BY ALL BUILDINGS (%)
(no change) (no change) (no change)
TOTAL MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA OF ALL ACCESSORY BUILDINGS 1
See Section See Section See Section
27.02, A, 7 27.02, A, 7 27.02, A, 7
*(no change)
**(no change)
1Excluding decks as defined in Section 2.01.
SECTION 5 of Ordinance
Pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Township Zoning Act as amended, pursuant to all applicable provisions of law, Article XXVII, Section 27.02 is amended by placing the hereinafter described language in the Article as follows:
Section 27.02 ? Buildings, Structures, and Uses
A. Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses.
1. An accessory building, structure or use shall not be located on a parcel unless there is a principal building, structure, or use already located on the same parcel of land.
2. An accessory building or structure shall not be constructed prior to the commencement of construction of the principal building or structure or the establishment of the principal use.
3. A building, structure or use which is accessory to a single-family dwelling and attached to it shall, for the purposes of location and setbacks, be considered part of the principal building.
4. A building, structure or use which is accessory to a single-family dwelling and detached from it shall meet the same front and side yard setback requirements as the principal structure, as set forth in the Schedule of Regulations in Article XXVI of this Ordinance. However, the minimum rear yard setback shall be ten (10) feet for all detached accessory buildings. All accessory buildings and structures, shall be included in the computation of total maximum area of all accessory buildings, and together with the principal building or structure shall not exceed the percentage of lot coverage requirements.
5. Detached accessory buildings or structures in non-residential districts shall conform to the height requirements for the principal building or structure, as set forth in the Schedule of Regulations in Article XXVI, except as specifically permitted otherwise in this Ordinance. However, detached accessory buildings or structures in non-residential districts that exceed the height of the principal building or structure, as constructed, shall not be located in the front yard.
Detached accessory buildings or structures in residential districts shall not exceed the height of the principal building or structure as constructed. However, the height of a detached accessory building or structure may exceed the height of the principal building or structure, if said accessory building or structure is located at least one hundred fifty (150) feet distant and to the rear of the principal building or structure. In no case shall the height of a detached accessory building or structure exceed the maximum height requirement for the principal building or structure, as set forth in the Schedule of Regulations (Article XXVI), except as specifically permitted otherwise in this Ordinance.
6. Household animal enclosures, dog runs, central air conditioning units, heat pumps, and other mechanical system components that could, or are likely to, produce noise, odor, or other nuisances shall not be located adjacent to an adjoining property owner’s living or sleeping area where windows and/or doors would be exposed to the nusiance. It is the intent of these provisions to place the responsibility of abating or controlling nusiances on the owner of the lot where the nuisances are produced, rather than on the adjoining neighbors.
7. Accessory buildings or structures are not to be used for commercial operations other than home occupations, as defined in Article II, Section 2.01.
8. The total of all accessory buildings or sturctures in a single-family residentially zoned district or on a parcel used for a single-family dwelling, except as modified in Paragraph 9, shall not exceed the following:
LOT SIZE MAXIMUM MAXIMUM TOTAL MAXIMUM
FLOOR AREA FLOOR AREA FLOOR AREA OF
OF DETACHED OF ATTACHED ALL ACCESSORY
ACCESSORY ACCESSORY BUILDINGS* BUILDINGS BUILDINGS
Up to ? acre 750 sq. ft. 75% 1,150 sq. ft.
? to 1 acre 900 sq. ft. of 1,300 sq. ft.
1 to 2.5 acres 1,000 sq. ft . principal 1,500 sq. ft.
Over 2.5 acres 1,400 sq. ft. structure 1,900 sq. ft.
*Includes the combined floor area of each story of the structure
9. The total area of all accessory buildings or structures on a single-family residentially zoned parcel shall not exceed the above noted area, except in the following cases after consideration and apporval by the Zoning Board of Appeals:
a. On single-family residential lots, a variance may be sought to permit increased accessory building, structure or use, provided all of the following conditions are met:
i. The accessory building or structure is aesthetically compatible with, and constructed of the same color as the principal residential building or structure.
ii. The accessory building or structure, as well as the principal residential building or structure, can be accommodated on the parcel and together cover nor more than twenty percent (20%) of the lot area in the Suburban Farms (SF), Suburban Estates (SE), or Suburban Ranch (SR) Zoning Districts or twenty-five percent (25%) of the lot area in the Residential 1, 2, 3 (R-1, R-2, R-3) Zoning Districts.
iii. The principal residential building or structure contains at least the minimum floor area of living space as required for the specific zoning district and as set forth in the Schedule of Regulations (Article XXVI) of this Zoning Ordinance.
iv. The accessory building or structure is used for the indoor storage of items that are permitted to be stored in a rear or side yard, but that could be unsightly if such were done.
b. On parcels of more than five (5) acres in size used for agricultural purposed, a vairance may be sought from the Zoning Board of Appeals to permit additional accessory buildings or structures for the purpose of storing agricultural implements, equipment, products, livestock, and similar items.
10. The location of all accessory buildings, structures and uses, except in single-family residentially zoned districts, shall be shown on the site plan submitted to the Planning Commission ofr approval, subject to the provisions of Section 30.02 of this Ordinance.
11. An accessory building, structure or use shall not be located within any dedicated road or easement right-of-way.
B. ? I. (no change)
SECTION 6 of Ordinance
All ordinances or portions of an ordinance in conflict with or inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict.
SECTION 7 of Ordinance
Nothing in this Ordinance amendment shall restrict or nullify an enforcement action relative to any act or offense committed or done before the effective date of this Ordinance, and any enforcement action or prosecution is hereby waived.
SECTION 8 of Ordinance
The various parts, sections and clauses of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the ordinance shall not be affected.
SECTION 9 of Ordinance
This Ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Township of Orion, and shall become effective upon publication, as provided by law.
Copies of the Ordinance are on file in the office of the Township Clerk, 2525 Joslyn, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360, and may be examined during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Jill D.Bastian, Clerk Charter Township of Orion
Publish: 02.25.04