001Okay, it's six o'clock. We'll uh get started here. Uh welcome to the Addison Township Board meeting. Uh today is uh June uh 15th at 6 o'clock. We're holding the meeting at the Addison Township offices at 1440 Rochester Road and uh beautiful Addison Township. We could all stand for the pledge, please. And we have any veterans here? Got a veteran? >> I started. We got Could you start there, please? >> Go for it. Go for it, Chester. >> To the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Please stay standing one moment. >> Thank [clears throat] you for the opportunity to be here to the township's business. Thank you, Lord. We ask that you give us your
002wisdom. We ask protection for Chief Moroski and our firefighters. We also ask protection for Sergeant Rick Mesa and the sheriff's deputies as they serve our community. And Lord, many of our needs and our prayers tonight. We pray that you comfort them. These things we pray in your name. Amen. Amen. >> Thank you. [clears throat] We could have roll call, please. >> Yes. Jenny Ellen here, Ed Breakfield here, Mary Frost here, Karen Gel here, Michael McDonald here, Bennett present, Supervisor Pearson >> present. All accounted for. >> Okay, any announcements? >> Yes. I would like to say that Ed and Kathy Brafield are celebrating 54 years of marriage. [applause] >> Speech. Speech. [laughter] Is that what the same woman? >> Yeah, the news. >> Bruce, I just specifying. [laughter] Okay, >> that is amazing, Ed. >> It
003is [clears throat] amazing. >> Okay. Uh, department reports as usual, they're available in my office or get a hold of Jamie, my deputy. Uh, petitions? >> None. >> Okay. Approval of the agenda, I guess. I'll move to approve the agenda as presented. >> Support. >> Any comments from the board? You have a motion and support. >> Not hearing any. Could we have roll call, please? >> Karen Garel, >> yes. >> Mary Frost, >> yes. >> Ed Brafield, >> yes. >> Jenny Eller, >> yes. >> Mike McDonald, >> yes. >> Bennett, yes. Supervisor [clears throat] Pearson, >> yes. Okay, we'll move on to consent agenda. >> Yes. Before the board tonight is the consent agenda consisting of approving of the May 18th, 2026 minutes, the approval of the May invoices, SAMCOG's dues for 1569, MTA legal
004defense fund and um renewal pass for the premium and that's 9,437.54. A firm payment to MML workers comp fund for $15,236. Make a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. >> I'll second. >> And we have a motion and we have support. Board have any comments. >> Not hearing any. We have roll call on that, please. >> Mary Frost, >> yes. >> Jenny Ellen, >> yes. >> Ed Brefield, >> yes. >> Mike McDonald, >> yes. >> Bennett, yes. Supervisor Peterson, >> yes. Okay, we move on. Item number two, which apparently everybody's here for, I believe. [clears throat] This is the public hearing and resolution to establish a special assessment district requesting uh the township improvement revolving funds uh for gravel ridge, camp road, Deer Point uh uh paving project and the SAD to include
005a private road. [clears throat] This is where where we have the public uh hearing and we don't respond. We just let anybody who wants to speak. You get three minutes. You come up to the podium. You just need your name and um and then you can say your piece for or against whatever on this SAD and um then I'll close the hearing after everybody's done. Okay? And then the board will discuss a few of the items on here. So, at this time, I'm going to open up uh the public hearing on the SAD for um Camp Road, Deer Point, and Gravel Ridge, and we'll call it at uh 6 04. So, if anybody would like to speak uh on behalf of this SAD, please come forward. Just state your name. And >> Good evening. My
006name is Phil Beni. I live at 798 Ridge. I'm a record owner within the proposed district. I submitted a form in protest to the clerk 13 page with four exhibits. I asked that be entered into the record in poll. Tonight I want to focus on one central legal deficiency in this petition that I believe prevents the board from lawying this district. This petition fails the proportionality requirement under Michigan law Michigan Supreme Court president. This sad requires signatures from owners of more than 50% of the total road frontage not ahead of personal owners frontage. The law is written that way deliberately because frontage is a proxy for proportionate benefit and use. The petition ignores that entirely organizer confirmed in writing that quote the split is by parcel not frontage. Every parcel is identically a primary home
007garage of vacant lot. There are only approximately 22 actual residences among 30 parcels on the rule. No analysis of proportionate benefit has been performed. The disparity is made worse by the largest property owner in the district. The Salvation Army owns eight parcels spanning the entirety of Camp Road and the majority of Brow Mage and they have not signed. Their unsigned furniture alone may see 50% of the district's total fiscal footprint. Beyond that, they receive hundreds if not thousands of visitors each year, run buses, tractors, and delivery vehicles on this road regularly and generate more traffic than all residential parcels combined. They already maintain the road. Assigning that institutional user and saying cost [clears throat] as a seasonal cottage or vacant lot with no usage or frontage analysis is precisely the kind of arbitrary assessment that
008the proportionality requirement exists to prevent. I have additional financial concerns about this role that I present fully in the secondary. Finally, a word about safety. In September 2025, a vehicle deliberately drove at me while I was walking my dog on this road. I reported it to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office. The deputy advised me to request a traffic study. I contacted Supervisor Pearson directly. I was told no study could be done because it is a private road. So the township can not regulate traffic on this road. Yet we are being asked to pavement with no speed mitigation which will increase speeds and worsen the documented safety hazard. I ask the board to consider this before voting. I ask the board to vote no on establishing this district tonight. Theision has not demonstrated that the assessment
009methodology meets the portion of the requirement of mission law. That is a threshold legal deficiency process should not advance past faster. If the board proceeds, I form the request this board be entered into the minutes in full and reserve the right to raise additional objections at the second. Thank you. >> Thank you. [clears throat] Anybody else would like to speak? >> Good evening. My name is Joe. My wife and I have been owners at 747 Gravel Ridge for 10 years now. I'm a board member for the gravel ridge association. I'm also a board member for the weed harvesting committee for the Lake Association. I've also volunteered for a few projects at the township. In 2016, our current SAD paid $2,973 for grading and chloride for the entire season. This year 2026, we are paying $1,750
010per application of grading and chloride. We are the ones that actually take care of the road. We require six applications annually. These costs are up 350% in 10 years. The current SAD, we pay approximately $500 for road maintenance for each homeowner. The new SAD would be $2,387, a net increase of about $1,800 per homeowner. The road is in need of stone. Now, the potential cost is about $55,000. Last time we did this in 2019, it cost us over $30,000. >> This would be an additional SAV if the ashalt if the ashalt does not go forward. The ice on our roads can be very dangerous. I have three daughters driving on these roads which sometimes are not passable going up the hill by the camp. Having the ashalt road will make this much better for plowing
011and keeping the ice to a minimum. The gravel road adds repair costs for all our vehicles. The chloride lees into the lake and to any shallow wells that we have on our street. The the chloride also rusts our cars faster. Water run up has been an issue with the roads. The camp property along Camp Road was back built when they built their new building as camp and water wash out on camp road. The new ashvall parking lot for the camp auditorium is also adding significant amount of water to our road. We plan to add ditches to keep wash out to a minimum. We are also replacing two culvers that are currently clogged under our road. With this project, we plan on tree trimming along the edge of the road to allow for two vehicles to
012drive side by side. Walnut Hills Drive is a private road off Army Road that it's a subdivision that's just off Army Road that has had at Nashville Road for over 30 years with no repair that we've ever seen. We have paid for all the engineering for the plans along with getting pricing for all the contractors for all the work that needs to be done and completed and that is shown in [clears throat] our budget. We are contracting all the contractors for this proposed project which will save us a significant amount of money. We will possibly self-perform some of the work on our own with the camp's involvement and also saving us more dollars. Dino and I have are our contractors by trade and we will be handling the Empire project. 67% of these residents in
013our in our community all want this ashall road. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Anyone else? [clears throat] Good evening school is 767 gravel bridge road 4867. Thank you board members and neighbors to be here for this meeting. As a state of Michigan licensed home builder, developer with over four decades of experience and hundreds of home sales under my belt, it's my professional opinion that this proposed paving infrastructure project will undoubtedly make the affected properties more accessible, enjoyable, desirable, and valuable than ever before. The five figure island improvement statement is misleading. The island only consists of a small percentage of the infrastructure work being done during the length of an existing 4450 foot road right away. So that's not accurate. Frontage value disparities do not exist as in the rising the t the rising tide
014raises all boats. Speed limits are and have been posted in three different locations at 20 miles an hour. It's my opinion that poor road conditions during inclement weather pose a much higher safety concern than speeders. Potholes, icy conditions, standing water, people driving on other pe other properties, owners lawns to avoid obstacles just to get home is a much greater concern. Also, it's getting increasingly more difficult for us to obtain contractors to grade the road, apply stone, and treat the road with chloride than ever before. This spring alone required over two-month period with multiple no-shows just to get required dozens of calls over a two-month period with multiple no-shows just to get a contractor on site. And unfortunately, we were only able to get a we were unable to get a continuing commitment from our 70-year-old
015contractor running a 60-y old machine is not that's not sustainable. Furthermore, lease requires an additional stone periodically. The last time being 2019 as Mr. Donado had mentioned >> and we spent over 30,000 at that time. Our current expect our estimates are over 50,000 and we would need a SAD to fund that in itself because our current budget can barely cover the grading at this time. As property owners, we currently pay $500 annually. The new paving SEDD would actually cost an additional 169825 annually as far as an out additional out of pocket. In conclusion, this estimated budget is just that property owners are only responsible to repay for whatever is actually borrowed plus the modest fees that the township for facilitating the said loan. As previously stated, property owners currently pay $500 annually which won't cover
016maintenance costs going forward. So in fact our net out of pocket cost is 169825. Mr. Danado also a licensed builder with decades of experience and I have been nothing but transparent through this entire process and continue to be with throughout his completion. We have sacrificed significant amount of times and resources for the benefit of all property owners. [clears throat] Please approve this petition. >> Thank you. >> Yes, we have someone else. Good afternoon. My name is Paul. My wife and I own 600 travelers road and I'd like to take a minute to talk about the past public hearings and resolutions for special assessment districts. In February of 2022, there was a meeting regarding the paving of Manito. And at that meeting, there was uh some confusion regarding the plans, the process to pay and the
017expense. And at that meeting there was some uh discussion back and forth regarding those topics. There was not a resolution at that time. And at that meeting the clerk had called for another meeting uh to discuss >> those topics. That meeting was then scheduled for March of 2022. And that meeting there was a 60 I'm sorry 75% approval rating regarding the paving of the road. There was some discussion all of it positive regarding the paving of the road. At that time, the clerk, I'm sorry, the supervisor moved the uh resolution for the meeting and the uh township members voted seven yay, zero, nay. That motion was passed. that road has become paved. >> In August of 2025, there was a public hearing regarding a special assessment for uh Peninsula Drive, I believe it was. And
018at that meeting, there was a 83% approval rating. The township supervisor opened it up for public comments. There was none. The uh at that time Pauline had requested a >> vote and there again it was seven uh non zero. [clears throat] That road has found paved subsequently. I'd also like to say for those of us with pets, dirt roads can be uneven, loose, and compacted in ways that cause abrasions, pad tears, or bruising. They creates a smooth, stable surface that reduces impact on your dog's paws and joints. Especially important for older dogs or those with sensitive paws. Paving creates a smooth, predictable surface that reduces the risk of accidents and provides a worse comfortable ride. In summary, paving the road is not just about aesthetics. It's a multiaceted investment that enhances safety, functionality, accessibility, durability,
019property value, and environmental environmental >> sustainability. Thank you. >> Thank you. [clears throat] >> Anyone else? >> Hello, I'm Stacy Donado. I'm Joe's wife. 10 years ago, we started with a cottage on the lake that has developed into my husband building a home that is perfect for our family, and we have been here full-time for exactly one year yesterday. As Joe mentioned, we have three daughters that are now very young adults. Previously, we lived in the house they grew up in that Joe also built for 21 years. One thing I learned while raising our daughters is the importance of a neighborhood that feels like family. Having a sense of community is something that is very important to me. Despite the long harsh winter, it has been an easy transition moving to Graidge because here we
020have the very best neighbors. We socialize, we play pickle ball, help each other, and watch out for one another. Please know that having a paved road has been a top goal of all of ours for years. I've spent countless hours worrying about our girls traveling on our on our roads in dangerous conditions. So, I could go on and on about the tremendous economical, environmental, and especially safety benefits of a paved road, but I think the majority of us have specified and will continue to prove these points. >> [clears throat] >> What currently tugs at my heart is watching my husband as well as Kino work so hard and contribute so much to our community. They have worked tirelessly to make this dream of a paved road come true for all of us and all of
021our neighbors. We are aware that there is only one clear protest to this proposal and because of the Freedom of Information Act, I have read the protest. I must admit that I am disheartened that a neighbor on such a friendly street would discreetly undermine the tremendous efforts my husband and all of us have put in just that the final planning phase without any face-to-face communication. Either way, while all are entitled to an opinion, the lengthy protest lacks factual information and support. Regardless, as the managers of the project, Joe and Dino have completed all of the requests of the board, have obtained over and above the 51% approval required to qualify for the SAD. Therefore, it is kindly requested that you vote to move forward on this proposal. Of course, as board members, I know you
022carry the responsibility of representing the majority of the residents here, and we appreciate you doing just that. Thank you. >> Thank you. [clears throat] >> So my name is Justin 600 man. I'm kind of on the other end of this and live on the gravel ridge. I was with Joe Dino. I was the uh person that got the SAD going. The first one in the township for Manatech. [clears throat] Uh, we had a couple naysayers, but I'll tell you, nobody wants to go back to dirt anymore. We had the same thing with the chloride in the bay behind Rogers Marina. Every time it rained, the bay was mud. Even in front of her going into the main lake, every time it rained, mud, mud, mud. And if we're here to keep Lakeville nice, we got
023to uh get a handle on that. We've got the mud going in there. We got the chloride going in there. [clears throat] And uh I'd ask that you stay go favorably on this request. Um safety wise, I agree with our road was so bad at times with the because a lot of clay ground here in this area. The potholes are crazy. You've got people going up on people's lawns and it just wasn't a good thing. And and you've got over 50%. I think that's what the rules are and I strongly suggest you do it. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> [clears throat] >> Hello, my name is Laura [clears throat] and [snorts] um I have a home with Paul on gravel ridge and um what I want to do this evening, there are some neighbors
024that weren't able to be here and they provided weathers and I believe the board has already seen the weathers but I'd like community to hear as well. So, I'm going to highlight some of the information within the web. And it so happens my sister Diana has a house next door. How lovely is that? Sister's a place next door. So, [laughter] >> so okay. So, Diana had a lot of information and she was quite passionate, but I'll try to highlight what she has. So [clears throat] she starts with as property owners who have experienced the challenges and increasing costs associated with the maintaining these gravel roads we believe this project represents prudent investment that will provide long-term benefits and she also talks about paving roads significantly improve road and conditions and safety. Um she highlights that
025having paved the roads will provide safer conditions for pedestrians, runners, cyclists, and families who use the road for recreation and exercise. She also brings up the financial impact from paving the roads. Um I I think everybody's familiar there's been enough numbers changed or provided that the cost of maintaining the roads has significantly increased. And um this doesn't seem like it's going to go down, but it has been extremely significant. And I know you've seen numbers over and over. So um paving the road um also has consideration for finding qualified contractors that'll perform the grading work. um that's becoming increasingly more difficult and um the availability availability of these services continues to decline creating uncertainty and increasing cost for the residents. So while paving requires a larger initial investment um Diane cites that long-term it'll be
026lower cost because of the increase we have with maintaining the roads currently. Um beyond that the roads are in need of s significant capital improvements. Um additional stone may be required as um increased significant cost. That kind of supports our other fact. And I guess the last round in 2019 is over $30,000. Um so paving um would also reduce ongoing maintenance events and wear and tear on vehicles. And we've heard some sightings of that and Diane references that that she also brings up some good points on environmental benefits and um that the current p um practices that rely on chloride application to control the dust the chloride can mitigate or migrate into the nearby lakes, groundwater and shallow wells. Um it also um impacts vehicle erosion. So, and then she cites though too with having
027the dust anyone with allergies and also the air systems in the homes are impacted from that as well. So, and then she references the the longstanding drainage concerns and the water runoff which we heard a little bit about before um you know both on campground road and from the Salvation Army were um over by the cafeteria area definitely every time it rains or rain snows there's a significant impact. So, um, Diana mentions that she greatly appreciates the Lake Build Lake community and its unique character and believes that the paving projects will enhance the resident's quality of life. So, um there's also a couple other community members that couldn't be here and the next one being David Zachini and David's been on this um 633 gravel ridge for since 2013 and he cites in his letter
028the roads have have been a constant point of concern. mine since purchasing the property. His current sloping of the road brings water bulk and east and the west of his property. And he has invested in making improvements, but he can't make all the improvements that he wants to to stop the drainage problem because it would impact his neighbors. So the continued maintenance of the road is problematic on a couple of fronts. And first he cites that it's difficult for companies to do the grading and chloride applications. And second, the cost of grading poor treatments has increased significantly. Um also um we can it's hard to find companies to do it. If we don't complete the paving of these roads, we will need gravel replacement and that cost has doubled in the same in a short
029period of time. And finally, with recent improvements to the Salvation Army, he references the runoff also in those two areas that is a problem both with rain and with winter. um winter weather as well. And he feels the only way to solve the problem is a comprehensive plan like what was put together to address all the issues instead of trying one off isolated solution. Members of the road association have worked with experts to develop a plan and addressed all the issues mentioned above. So for those reasons, he would like the project. [clears throat] And then also um Jeff Dem was not able to make this evening um because of work requirements. So Jeff references we will not be in well he won't be in town because of work. Um I know firsthand the work that
030Dino um Dino has done and Joe has done. Um they put a significant amount in. He he references that he's seen them outside doing studies and spending a lot of time and investigating and and pulling together the information. He says, "In my humble opinion, it's definitely time that we find an alternate approach to our roads camp gravel region and pointing these roads will eliminate the need for grading, chlorinating, routinely applying layers of gravel. It will make snow plowing much simpler, navigating safer and overall maintenance far less burdensome. This project will lengthen the lifespan of the vehicles, dramatically improve our road conditions, and make our neighborhood more beautiful. Although I haven't run the exact numbers, I'm very confident that these are reasonable return on investment for both our road budget and personal vehicles. Respectfully, I feel
031that at this time we should accept the current um situation and necessitating our residents to manage these gravel roads is too burdensome. Frankly, we're fighting a losing battle. Also looking at paving the road prudent progress in terms of safety, time management, economics, and aesthetics with limited if any downside with consideration. So I'd like to thank you for allowing me to represent those neighbors that work here this evening. >> Thank you very much. [clears throat] >> Yes. Hello, Jen Ellison. 613 612 gravel leak load. Um, we've been there for 45 years. Um, and over the course of the last several years, the neighborhood seems to have taken on a lot a different. Um, the old come out and the new come in. Real look bigger and better, which is great. They have beautiful homes. Um [snorts]
032but by to dispute the p it to make it make sense we have to come in on a gravel road to get there. It it it doesn't make sense to pave it because we all have to go on gravel the army road or uh cur road to get to gravel ridge roads. So in that sense it doesn't make sense to me. Um the speed limits on those roads are 45. So that's where all the um wear and tear on the vehicles is coming from. Not from Brad. Um I've had children that have come up and down for 40 years. Um drive up and down um they're only 30 so driving up and down that road was never a problem. Um like everyone else is run the dog up and down the road. I don't think
033paving it is going to make the difference of animal safety. We had a Australian Shepherd run over by a FedEx truck few years ago. Um it's just what happens. You have to look out for the traffic. A lot of traffic is only one one lane. Uh especially for a fireplace, you really can't get two cars. You just [clears throat] driveway and the other goes to the line. we continue going through. It slows down the traffic. Um it's and it's hard for me to see um from a little cottage that was there 45 years ago to urbanizing the um neighborhood. I would like to see it stay gravel. Um, I think there's more um, sorry, advantages, dripping gravel. It does keep the the traffic down. Um, I can holler out the road from my window, slow
034down as my mother did years ago. Um but for a long time resident and um the construction that's been going on there for the past several years, it just never seems to end. It's a short road. It's not it's not that big of a road. You have to come in on a gravel road to get to it. So in my opinion, it doesn't really solve a lot. It just looks good. >> Thank you. Anyone [clears throat] else? Yes. >> Hi, my name is Phil Mar. I live with my wife on 500 Gear Point. Um, she can't be here. She's a school teacher. They have a school event that she's attending, but I think I speak on her behalf as well. Um, so we're for uh paving it. Um, and I first wanted to talk about
035something in the protest letter. Um, just caught my eye. Um, and it was something I had to write this down. A concealment of material financial information from the township. So, I brought um the I think you all have a copy of this. The I can give it to you if you want, but I think you have it. Um, so the letter actually quotes some other numbers that aren't what was presented. So, I just want to say that at least on that part, um, from the transparency standpoint, it it it wasn't accurate in what I could tell anyway. Um, and then speaking on behalf of the transparency, um, Joe and Dino have been, you know, in my opinion, stellar people to put this project on. They've been doing all the right things. They've acted with integrity.
036Um, they are they keep everybody. They've gone house to house to talk to people about this. So, if there's somebody who doesn't think they're being transparent, maybe those people haven't really been available, I don't know, or wanted to to discuss. So, I just would like to speak on that. Um, as for the safety uh on on gravel and coming in, you know, yeah, let's pave everything. Um, but uh I don't want to. Um, but I do want this uh road to be paved. Um, and on a personal note, my wife, school teacher, was coming home on a winter night. Um, and it was two winters ago and she was driving on um on camp and going 5 miles an hour because she was a very careful driver. And she slid off the side of the
037road. her tire, her right tire was in like a little bit of a of a divot. One of our neighbors, we have a great street and everybody gets along very well. They're amazing people. Um, one of the neighbors trying to help her that happened to be driving up, couldn't uh she called me. I was home, thank goodness, because it was dark, you know, and on a winter night and you're, you know, whatever that is, half mile from home, um, I drove up. I couldn't get her out. We had to call a tow truck. The tow truck took three hours uh to get to us. And when the guy was pulling it out, he's like, "Wow, these roads are really bad." So, you know, I know that, you know, you got to drive in a gravel
038road to get here. You know, it'd be nice to have part of that, not gravel. Um, so just for the record, my wife and I are for uh I just thought of this just now, a paved ridge road. >> [laughter] >> Thank you. >> And thanks for your time. It's taking a lot of your time off, too. So, it's a great meeting. [laughter] [clears throat] [cough] >> Good evening, board members and neighbors. Lots of us here. My name is Regina Heland and my husband Tim and I live at 621 Gravel Ridge Road. We have two sons that are now in their 30s who grew up in the peninsula. We've heard tonight from people who have spoken about data points, the budget for the road project, and other important topics. But I would like to speak
039to you this evening from the perspective of a full-time community member that loves where she lives and is so grateful for that community. When looking for a home to raise our children, Tim and I looked for more than just the housing structure. We put a huge emphasis on family and community. From the moment we moved to the peninsula 24 years ago, it has always had that sense of camaraderie, the knowledge that if something happens, the neighbors have your back. And that still continues to today. When our boat floated away, we've gotten calls from the neighbors saying, "It's all in hand. [laughter] No problem. They've taken care of it. Thanks, Jan, and their family." When my car didn't start and my husband was two hours away, another neighbor took the time and was able to get
040it started by recharging the battery. from Saturday morning breakfasts together over the years and progressive dinners and parties now to our kids confirmations and weddings. It's things like that that have bound our small community together. We've forged forever friends, not just neighbors. As I said, we have been a part of this community for over two decades and have loved almost everything about living on the peninsula. I say almost everything because the one thing that we have always dreamed about is paving the dirt road in our neighborhood. Dirt roads produce, as we've heard so many factual statements today that are so true, some that were um not uh I want to get into that, but we've heard a lot of details, but dirt roads produce a lot of dust and dirt. And in order to keep
041that down to a minimum, it has been necessary to spray calcium chloride chemicals on the road. The dust is bothersome, but it is not necessarily a health concern. But the calcium chloride that is regularly applied is a health concern for my family and others that live in our special community. Some of us have shallow wells, which means the chemicals are likely to leech into these wells. It's terrible to know that these chemicals are being pumped onto our roads just feet away literally from our wellheads and also are being trapped into our homes and leaking into our beautiful Lakeville Lake. In closing, to be a part of such a special community is quite unique and rather unprecedented in this society. There is a sense of trust among us, our neighbors, that we can rely on one
042another. I would like to personally thank Joe and Dino and others for their tireless work. Thank you, gentlemen and in in some cases their own personal funds to help make this dream of paving this these three roads become a reality. As a part of this tight community which is from varying backgrounds whether it beats socioeconomic levels, religious backgrounds, etc. We have a united goal for the betterment for our lovely peninsula community. It is for these reasons and so so many more that this group of people, this special peninsula community would love to see Camp Road, Gravel Witch Road, and Deer Point Road paved. And your yes vote would help to further this cause. Thank you so much for your time this evening. >> Thank you. Anyone [clears throat] else would like to speak? >> Hi.
043>> My name is Jessica Whiskinsky and my address is 677 Gra. And I just wanted to say that I do support this project. >> Thank you. Anyone else? I'll ask one more time. Anyone else? Or or against? >> Oh, we have another. [clears throat] >> My name is Tim Holland. I live at 621. >> We had a few homes on Gran for two and a half decades. We've had a few homes there. We are at 621 Gravel Ridge. I appreciated the prayer this evening. Thank you very much. We pray for you on a regular basis. Um I hold you guys in the highest of esteem and I appreciate what you do for our community, your service and your consideration and hearing our requests and appeals today. As [snorts] a resident of this neighborhood for two
044and a half decades, I've lived here both as a part-time and a full-time resident. And in that time, we've seen the neighborhood change substantially, which which I'm okay with. I would say that all the changes are for the good and and I've seen some go from part-time to full-time as residents. We've seen some part-time residents move out and that homes being rebuilt for full-time. Uh we've seen some very substantial homes go up with the intent of having many many decades of of those family living there and it's happening. But the way in which the residents use the road uh gravel ridge um deer point and camp road it it has increased and with it our dependence on the unobstructed use of these roads through all seasons and this is where I see a very real
045safety concern. Summertime, spring, fall is not an issue. winter. This can be a very dangerous place to live and we have made a very intentional decision to make uh 61 gravel bridge our full-time home and we love it. Uh but but in our tenure here as residents, we've seen many instances where the mail could not be delivered for days and garbage could not be picked up for weeks. And all of them are saying because your roads are impassible. At the same time, we've seen quite a few of our our neighbors through the course of the last 20 years have very very serious health issues. And had they happened during the winter when these roads are impossible, they very likely would have been fatal. To me, that is isceptable [cough] [clears throat] standard of living for
046people that are making this full-time uh home. So with this reality in mind and with the substantial advantagements and the betterment of life in general for all involved, the paving of the road is not just I I don't think it's an irrational or irresponsible or just some bougie desire to make it nicer. I think that the paving of this road has has become reasonable and I would say even logical with the amount of traffic and when I say prep with people being there 12 months a year, seven days a week, it's very important. Um the budgeting has been upfront, transparent, all changes have been made and dictated to residents in a timely and a very clear communication. I also feel that the desires of the vast majorities of residences on these uh three streets have
047been dictated to the council and the actions that have been taken by Joe and Dino I think uh more than substantially meet the burden of proof for why this is something and and they've met protocol. They've done a very good job guys. I say thank you for everything that you're doing. Um I again I hold you guys in the highest esteem. I myself am in public service but I'm passionate so I understand that a lot of what you do sometimes doesn't get appreciated but we appreciate you and what you do what I do ask today and and as a resident of this beautiful city of this wonderful community on gravel bridge our dependence and the unencumbered route of these streets the ingress and the egress is vital and we look to you to help us
048establish and maintain this for all residences on bridge your They can't. Thank you for your consideration and God bless you guys. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Anyone else? [clears throat] Anyone else? Okay. >> I will then close the public hearing and we'll call it uh 6:44. >> Supervisor, may I read this? >> Yes. Um, we have some letters that we were we received. We have a total of six letters issued for the official public record. Diana and Robert Roose, Jeff and Jackie Dem, [clears throat] David Zakini, Carol Skolas, Dino Skolas. Um, these five are in favor of the roads. We have one written protest for the official public record and that's from Philip David Beni. Thank you. >> Okay. Thank you. >> [clears throat] >> Well, I guess what I'll do is uh read a
049petition right now. Um I will ask um I'm going to ask were there any changes to the actual uh cost of the uh of the project at this time? Is it uh still the uh the $2,387.50 50 cents. At this time, >> the budget has reduced as I had provided on the 461 total uh for as far as the total overall cost. [clears throat] >> So, this has actually gone down. I have a a copy of a thing of $2,19825. And the project I have now, the project has been reduced apparently. Um um you uh got some lower bids on some of the material and different things like that. So the total project is now $461,632.50. Is that correct? Now >> that is correct. >> So it has been reduced dramatically from the original >>
050[clears throat] >> Okay, I'm going to enter those figures in if those are the correct figures. >> Yes, thank [clears throat] [cough] uh resolution here. [clears throat] Okay. Whereas the township received petitions signed by more than 50% of the record owners of the proposed SAD located within the township requesting the amount of $2,198.25 of the next uh seven year uh next seven years. winter tax 2026 through winter tax 2032 inclusive to pay for the improvements and a 5% collection fee for the uh for the township and that's at an annual perpartial basis. Whereas proper notice of the hearing has been published in the Oxford Leader on May 27th, 2026 and June 3rd, 2026, and proper notice has been mailed by first class mail to each property owner within the proposed SAD. Whereas the office of
051supervisor verified and determined that the petition for the gravel ridge camp road deer point sad was properly signed by the record owners of 30 parcels with 29 out of 43 signatures obtained based on the township tax rules or 67.4% and attach the petition to the township determine the same. Whereas the township does hereby determine that the petition for Gravel Ridge Camp Road Airport SAT was properly signed by the record owners. [clears throat] Um and I have entered the new figures which were presented to me and I have put that into the petition. Um I will open that up to the board now. Yes, I just have one question. Um, I don't know if we should be changing the petition, but I think we do need to amend the resolution that we have before us, but
052I didn't hear the full amount. I've got 2198 >> uh 2,198.25. >> So, if somebody's going to move this resolution, we'd have to note that the dollar amount has been amended to 21825, right? Yeah. >> Thank you. >> [clears throat] >> Okay. Now I'll open. Yes. >> If if there are if there are no further board board comments, I'd like to make a motion [clears throat] that the township board adopt the resolution and that uh after the public hearing, we amend this special assessment district to show a total cost of $461,632.50. with the annual assessment per parcel to be $2,19825 which is less than previously proposed on the original petition. The special assessment district and road funds from the Addison Township revolving funds be approved at these amounts and barring any further protests at this
053hearing. from benefiting properties. I uh move that the uh or the reduction of signatures with that protest that the uh linear frontage as it exists is adequate for purposes of the SAD. >> And we have a second. So [clears throat] we have a motion and we have support. I'd like to open this up to the board to uh discuss. >> Well, I I guess I misunderstood that last part about the reduction in the percentage. You're saying would the protest be >> after if there's no further protests at this meeting that would alter the number of benefiting properties, we move forward with the uh SAD. Okay, we have a motion and we have a second. Any other discussion from the board? >> Got a comment? >> Yes. >> Thank you very much for showing up everybody.
054This is the most we've ever had. [laughter] >> Show support. >> Could we possibly I just have a instead of amending the petition because the petitions have all been signed and maybe it's my election stuff. Once something's signed, you don't touch it. But this resolution was created by us, not a petition. Maybe at the next resolution we could insert the um dollar amount that for the gross project as well instead of actually changing a petition because we already changed the 219825 number. >> If if I said petition, I apologize. >> Oh, you meant resolution. >> Resolution. >> Thank you. Thank you. >> Okay. No further comments from the board. Um, yes. >> And I just would like to uh inform the board and the public um that it is within the authority of the township
055board to amend or revise um the the SAD itself. As the clerk noted, what was circulated to you for your signature, whether you resign signed it or not, um we're not arguing on that. We're saying that the values that we're assigning now are the realistic values that the SAD your managers Dino and Dan uh [clears throat] >> Joe I'm sorry I knew it was wrong. I just Sorry, Joe. Um, so we are within our rights as a township board to make that modification just to and I can anybody that needs proof, I can uh provide you with the Michigan law uh that shows that we can do that. It's not uncommon, but it's uh I we really have relied on Joe and Dino to to help us get to this point. So, I want to
056recognize them as well. >> I I have one comment. Um, after listening to everyone speak, I hear that we have two uh two uh objections. And um just looking at the frontage on those two, I can see that that's about four to 5% of the total project, which I believe is 4,400 or 800 ft. So that is um just about maybe four or 5% of the total project objecting as far as the linear feat. Um I didn't hear any others. Okay. So hearing that I'd like to put this to roll call then if nobody else has a uh any comments. >> Jenny Eller, >> yes. >> Mary Frost, >> yes. >> Karen Gel, yes. >> Ed Brefield, yes. Mike McDonald, >> yes. >> Bennett, yes. Supervisor Pearson, >> a big yes. Okay. Thank you very
057much. That resolution is so moved. There'll be there'll be one more hearing next month. Okay. And that's uh just so that you can also be there. But if we knew that you were all coming, we'd have refreshments. [laughter] >> But anyways, uh we'll go on with the rest of the uh township business now. So, if you're if you don't want to, you don't have to stay and listen to all of our boring uh day-to-day stuff here, but um you're more than welcome to stay if you want, but um if you were here, if you were here for uh the SAP, we'd get up and walk out. >> Thank you very much. We're all coming. >> Okay. Uh we'll move on to uh item number three which is a zoning map uh zoning map amendment ordinance.
058Uh [clears throat] >> thank you very much. Consideration of zoning map amendment ordinance reszoning application number 26-2 Robert Praier Lakeville Road agricultural district to RE which is rural estate district application 26-2 parcel ID0519376006 parcel size 8.42 or as surveyed 7 4 acres requested zoning change from agricultural to rural estates. >> I'll open that up for discussion. >> I'll go ahead and start out before we discuss. I'd like to move to approve the application 262 submitted by Robert Trudier to reszone 3560D Lakeville Road property ID 0519 376006 from egg district to the re rule estates district based on the following. The planning commission held public hearings and voted unanimously to recommend approval as the resoning request is consistent with the master plan and the development patterns in that area and the resoning request meets the required
059resoning review standard set forth in ordinance at section 31.04. This motion also adopts the zoning map amendment ordinance 261 that's in your board pack. >> Support. Here we have a motion in support. Any discussion? Not any roll call, please. >> I think >> Oh, I was just going to Yeah, I took a breath. >> I go by that property all the time. And to me, that that's okay with what they're doing. So, it's right down the Polyanne Trail, you guys. >> It's urban farm on each side. And it's now it's just going to be a 5 acre parcel >> which it's >> an 8 8 acre parcel anyhow. So doesn't make any difference as far as putting a home there or not. >> Just for the record, this is up to not included >> Polyan
060Trail. >> They're not crossing Polyanne at all. >> No. >> And that'd be between the Polyian Trail Management Committee and the DNR if they ever wanted to cross it. But uh >> there would be a problem. >> We're talking about one part. >> It would be a problem. >> Talking about the one. >> That's another whole game. >> Okay. >> Yeah. There's another like Ed just said, >> we're only talking one. >> Yes, we are. Ed, >> should I call? >> Yes. Go to the roll call, please. >> Okay. Karen Gel, yes. >> Mary Frost, >> yes. >> Jenny Eller, yes. >> Ed Brefield, yes. >> Mike McDonald, >> no. >> Bennett, yes. Supervisor Pearson, >> uh, yes. And that passes. Okay, we'll move on to the next item, which is item number four, I
061believe. Yes. Uh discussion and or adoption, uh adopting the proposed amendments to include chapter 3 and four in the employee manual includes designating the office workday as 7:30 to 5:30 Monday through Thursday. I would like to say that I think I've kept the board up to uh to par on how this has been working out for the last six months and it's been a a great success uh uh for the residents and for the employees and um uh I think this is a a a great thing and um I'll leave that open to discussion now if anybody has any. >> I think the employees really like it. I do think it's a tool for um employee retention. Uh they they don't seem to mind those long days, but because the three days in a row
062is very nice. So um yes, I'm looking I think we should go forward. >> I'm looking for a motion. >> I'll make the motion to approve uh permanently the uh uh personnel uh changes that we're discussing. >> I'll support Okay, we have a motion and we have a second and that's for the amendments to chapter 4 and chapter 3 of the employee manual. >> Yeah, I'd like to see that incorporated in my motion. So, I [laughter] didn't identify I didn't identify it very well. So, >> and the hours 7:30 to >> 7:30 Monday through Thursday. >> Um, >> I'm not used to playing for such a >> on this. I don't think we need roll call, do we? This is just a yay nay. All those in favor say I. >> I. I. Anyone oppose?
063Say nay. The yays carry. Okay, that is prepared. Now move on to item number five. Uh pea group township engineer agreement. I think Pauline can >> Yeah, I just talked to Matt again today and uh I kind of teased him a little bit. I said, you know what, this whole agreement is tied to you because when you leave it's not going to be probably with pea. Um, we do, we are very lucky that we've had Matt as our engineer for a very long time. I really appreciate Matt because he's very thorough and he, um, even though he's able to, um, find any air that might be in a plan, he does sit and work with the applicant together to come up with the solution. And I don't know too many engineers that would actually do
064that. So, I do recommend that we continue with PA. The agreement is similar to all of ours. Um, it commences June 26 and it goes through May of 2029 and then we still have the two uh one year that are optional. So, it's it's basically a five-year agreement. Um, he submitted his fees and then I've also gave you guys the current rate. So, there was a slight increase, but I think there's a slight increase everywhere. And I will say that I've been out in the field with Matt and uh he's very good with me with the township. He uh protects our interest and um and he also comes up with solutions if there's any difficulty. So >> that's why I like him >> and I I agree that um I'd like to retain him for
065sure. >> It's in the agreement. >> Okay. Anybody else have anything? I make a motion to approve the pea group agreement with Matt Hawkin as a township representative. >> Okay, we have a motion and we have support. Any further comments? >> Not hearing any. We have roll call on that, please. >> Mary Frost, >> yes. >> Jenny Eller, >> yes. >> Karen Gel, >> yes. Ed Breakfield, >> yes. >> Mike McDonald, >> yes. >> Supervisor Pearson, >> yes. >> Okay. Okay, that passes. Now we'll move on to um that's item number six, which is going to be the weight trim proposal for the master plan revisions from 101718290000. Um master plan updates. Um I do see in the paperwork you can see the price >> for the uh I think is it 15,550? Am I
066correct or not? Um that is but then he's given us four options for public input. Um and that's the part where I I asked him to keep all four in so that we could discuss this. Um typically many people who are probably in the cities they hold inperson um where the planner comes he sits and then they make uh then they come back again and they come to the township and we really don't have the foot traffic here. So Adam said and Lori did one of these surveys not too long ago and she actually had a really good result. Um he's giving us two options which are much lower in cost than inhouse. Um one of them is a uh survey and that was going to be$,750 and then another one after it after they
067move along because it's almost a year project slightly under a year. After it moves along for a little while then he's actually going to have a link to our website so people can go in and do a visioning look as well. So, we're not wasting his time sitting here and uh he's really not going to get that much input, but the survey was successful last time. So, I'm proposing that we do those two options so that we do reach out to the residents um to see uh their likes and dislikes. So, if we do those two options, the new fee would be $19,100, which is an excellent rate for a master plan review. >> That's 19, what? >> 100 with those two options. >> Okay. Is that a motion? I'll make a motion that we
068approve the master plan revisions agreement with Wade Trim, specifically with Adam Young, and to include the online survey virtual openhouse for the public input for a total of $19,100 from 1017182900 as outlined in the agreement and with the understanding intent of that their master plan remains intact. I'll support. >> We have a motion and we have support. Any comments from the board? >> Not hearing any. Need roll call on this one, please? >> Edfeld, >> yes. >> Mary Frost, >> yes. >> Karen Gabble, >> yes. >> Jenny Eller, yes. >> Mike McDonald, >> yes. >> Bennett, yes. Supervisor Pearson, >> yes. And that passes. We'll move on to item number seven. You had to wait a long time here, Chief. That's what happens when you're late. [laughter] >> Did you hear me? That's what happens
069when you're late. >> What we have here is we need to author we need to authorize the sale of the 2014 ambulance uh chapter 2 administration section 2-196 disposal of surplus property. Um the chief wants us we we got our new ambulance as everybody knows. It's a really nice one and uh we want to get rid of the old one for whatever we can get for it on the open market. Correct. Okay. So, uh what we're looking for is a motion to authorize the fire chief to sell the 2014 ambulance through the brokerage firm Fetton Fire Truck. Is that correct? >> I'll make that motion. >> We have that motion and we have a support for that. Do we have any other comments? from the board. Yes. >> Are is there a bottom line like
070a reserve on this Jerry or is this just blanket whatever you can get for it? >> With my research the last uh week and actually today looking around unfortunately ambulances don't retain their value. Right. So we're looking at about 385 is what we're looking at for the ambulance. >> Okay. because it does have an older cot in it and um it does have low mileage though. That's the nice thing about it. But it is uh 12 years old. >> Okay. >> It does have excellent um maintenance records with it too as I'm trying to sell it now. >> I see that. [laughter] >> So, we're trying to get every penny we can on it. Believe me. Well, as long as the motion maker is satisfied with it going for [snorts] the best price you can
071get it for, then the motion can stand. >> And and I do want to let the board know we've sold several vehicles through this firm uh over the years in my tenure as chief last 17 years and with good success. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Any other discussion from the board? >> So we do have a motion that we we had support. >> Yes. And no further comments. We have roll call on that, please. >> Jenny Eller, >> yes. >> Mary Frost, yes. >> Karen Gel, yes. >> Ed Rfield, yes. Mike McDonald, yes. >> Bennett, yes. Supervisor Pearson, >> yes. And that passes. Go ahead and sell it. [clears throat] [laughter] Okay, we'll move on to public forum now. Anybody in the public would like to speak, please come forward. And uh we're in good
072mode of listening tonight. Hi, my name is Michelle. I'm a resident of Weard and a lover of the Polyan Trail, including this. >> What's that? >> What's your last name? >> Poppy. >> Thank you. >> A lover of the Polyan Trail and of the Swans, including the seven um big swans this year. Um um unfortunately, I'd like to speak though today on the flock safety technology within Oakland County. Um to be precise uh I'd like to call it surveillance. By definition surveillance is the systemic continuous automated tracking of citizens by the government uh without their individual consent. Um Flock Safety operates a mass surveillance grid. Its cameras build a permanent searchable digital travel diary of where we drive, who we visit, and when we leave our homes. This continuous tracking without individual suspicion is flagrant
073violation of our fourth amendment right to be secure against unreasonable searches. Any tool that monitors citizens must be placed behind a judicial warrant requirement. If law enforcement has probable cause, they can get a warrant from a judge. But monitoring an entire um county of people of innocent people just in case they commit a crime is unconstitutional. Worse yet, audits of this technology by Ferndale in um including of Ferndale reveal a complete breakdown of basic security infrastructure. Flock does not mandate a strict two factor authentication authentication for outside users. User queries um of these database because there's no two factor authentication lock the data is left vulnerable to unauthorized login, personal abuse and tracking. We are told that the data is safe because it's deleted after 30 days. But Flock's own standard corporate contract exposes that
074this is a lie. This text of their terms explicitly states that the user grants Flock a limited, non-exclusive, royaltyfree, irrevocable, perpetual worldwide license to use the customer data. Um, let those legal words sit in. Perpetual meaning forever. Irrevocable meaning it cannot be taken back. And worldwide meaning it's not limited to just our county. Even after a town terminates the contract, a private corporation retains permanent rights to use driver surveillance data to trans artificial intelligence algorithms and machine learning. This is not a hypothetical concern. The city of Ferndale recently canceled its block contract after an audit revealed that outofstate federal agencies were using loopholes to bypass local privacy group protections. Outsiders were caught querying vehicle data for unauthorized reasons, including a search logged literally under the term hamburger. Beyond the technical failures, we must confront the
075deep deeply compromised way this contract was initiated. Um, investigative reporting by WXYZ7 Investigators confirmed that Oakland County Commissioner Chair David Woodward took an undisclosed all expense paid trip to Flock's Atlanta headquarters before sponsoring and passing this multim million dollar contract and refusing to hear public comment prior to. Then during the April 8th council meeting, Chair Woodward forced a vote to move public comment to the very end of the meeting, forcing through the drone contract before hundreds hundreds of residents in attendance were even allowed to speak. This is a severe breach of public trust, a total lack of transparency, and has rightfully triggered a massive citizen-led recall campaign against it. We must be clear about our legal boundaries. The township board does not have jurisdiction to change a county contract. However, you have absolute statutory authority
076over [clears throat] what happens within Austin Township orders. I'm asking us township to take some action. First, introduce and pass a local restrictive surveillance ordinance. We have direct legislative power to prevent prohibit the installation, mounting, and operation of block safety cameras and drone launch pads on town property and public rightways. If hardware cannot legally be mounted here, our residents cannot be trapped at least here. Second, I ask to vote um for a formal resolution request to have District 5 County Commissioner Michael Spizz um our as our as our direct legislative link to the county. This board should urge commissioner Smith to sponsor a formal county level ordinance requiring signed judicial warrant for any flock to force independent ethics investigation into how um this contract was procured. We cannot audit the county from this room, but
077you can block the hardware locally. I urge this board to put protective surveillance ordinance on next month's agenda. Thank you. >> Thank you. Anyone else in public forum? No one else. This the first time the chief's been quiet. >> Okay. >> I'm not going to say anything. >> Okay. [laughter] >> He's tired. >> Okay. Well, then we'll close that and we'll move on to the Addison Township board. Um, uh, you guys must have some reports. You had a busy weekend, Mary. >> Yeah, I did. >> Okay. >> With the nos. Um, and while we were at the middle school and we got over I think over a thousand maybe a thousand people coming up there. Yeah, that's a lot of people. >> And most of it was within two hours. >> Wow. >> Yeah. And
078the mutter was right across the road. Didn't slow us down a bit. [laughter] >> Very good. >> Thank you for attending. Thank you. >> You're welcome. >> Anybody else? Yes, Mike. >> Um the uh there was no Polyian Trail meeting last month. There is one this week and uh NOTA is still making progress on construction. Uh we're uh talking about uh the new implementing new software for dispatching. Um but it is a really uh complicated process because it's the soft this new software package will be communicating with all the other communities as well that are in the Oakland transit network >> more than just NOTA for with all of them. >> That's the goal. >> Ultimately that's the goal. We'll get it working here first for obvious reasons and then we'll worry about interconnectivity. >>
079This is a smart managed [laughter] >> system. I'm sorry. >> Yeah, you had to say >> I had to ruin it, but it's true. >> So, we'll see what happens. >> Okay. Any other board reports? >> Well, I have um this I got from SEMCOG. It's their general assembly and it's in um Mount Clemens this year. So, it's not too far away, but it's June 25th, which is shortly here. Just so you guys know, SAMCOG, I've been to a few of them. It's really a lot of fun. People are friendly and we learn a lot. And so, if anybody wants to just do it, it's a good thing to do. Okay. [clears throat] Anybody else? Nobody >> was talking about. >> Okay. Then we'll move on to any communications uh legal reports or anything. >>
080No, I addressed those at the public hearing. >> Supervisor's report. The only thing I uh have to say is um uh you see they're outgrading and corriding again just before the holiday, which is what we ask of them, which is great that they're getting that done now. Um, [clears throat] we do have a a new commander at the station here at the sheriff's department. That was at the recommendation of the uh sheriff's office on patrol services. Um the sergeant is Rick Mesa Meza and I will have him come next board me introduce him to the board so that you all know he comes very highly recommended um by uh the lieutenant and the captain in charge of all uh patrol services. So [clears throat] um I will have him here next uh meeting. he uh
081is an Oxford resident, so he's close and um which makes it things nice that you have somebody close. Uh the other thing I would just say is that Chris Barnett, the um supervisor of Orient Township, we just uh voted in as a president, I believe, of it's the organization that's like the national SEMCOG for the whole nation now. Really? And he was just Yes. and uh he [clears throat] uh called me uh cuz I had to fill in on giving a speech for him um about the sheriff's contract and he was at the bar stuck in Atlanta at the airport. >> Oh. >> Um yeah. [laughter] Yeah, that's what I said. Likely story, you know. He wasn't come back. But um but anyways, I just wanted to congratulate him on that. and he does great
082work and you know he was a president of Senco too. So um >> well he did a good work for Lake Oran when all that flooding went. >> Yes, he uh yeah someday he's going to go places I think you know but anyways um that's all that I really have to say. So um what I'm looking for is an adjournment. >> I'll make a motion we adjourn. >> And we have a support and uh any comments? None. All those in favor of adjourning say I. >> I. >> Anyone oppose? Say nay. The eyes have it. Uh, next meeting July 20th.