Manchester Township discusses varied business at May meeting
Manchester Township Hall
by Sybil Kolon
All board members were present at the May 10 township board meeting. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully, zoning administrator Carl Macomber, and several members of the public.
A few members of the public made statements in opposition to the utility-scale solar energy project proposed at Sharon Hollow and Herman roads.
Fire Chief Scully provided the monthly report for April. There were 41 calls for service, including 23 EMS responses, seven fires, and three HAZMAT incidents. Scully reported the resignation of Simon Lato. Scully is continuing to apply for various grants for equipment upgrades.
Zoning administrator Carl Macomber reported issuing two permits for pole barns and one for a temporary dwelling, and a variance was requested for a sign. Macomber reports there are lots of potholes on the gravel roads.
Trustee John Seefeld reviewed the planning commission meeting last week. Several members of the public were present and spoke in opposition to the solar facility. A public hearing for the proposed solar facility was held last month. No decision on the application has been made yet.
Supervisor Ron Milkey reported the new cemetery sexton has done the initial spring cleanup and the cemetery looks good.
Clerk Danell Proctor reported on the Western Washtenaw Construction Authority meeting she attended. The office manager is asking for a raise. The members were asked to get feedback from their boards regarding the amount of the increase. It is a part-time position that has been filled by the same person for several years. It was acknowledged that she does a good job.
Milkey reported that the WWRA recycling bins will need to be moved very soon due to development near the Manchester Market. He has not identified a good permanent location and is seeking a temporary location until a better location can be found.
Sybil Kolon reported that the River Raisin Watershed Council has received two grants to assist with the removal of the dam at the old Ford plant in Brooklyn. Removal of the dam is a few years away.
Trustee Krista Jarvis reported she had met with the Village about the Joint Recreation plan, which needs to be updated this year. A survey will be done to seek input on any changes.
The board discussed a resolution to join the Greater Irish Hills Region Intermunicipality Committee. Some questions about the language of the resolution remain. It was decided to have the township attorney review the resolution.
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