PUBLIC WORKS & PLANNING COMMITTEE

WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2010 8:30 A.M.

MINUTES

MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Art Luna, Daryl Baker, John Forell, Freeman, Roger Harris, Carol Strachan and Jeanne Wright.

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ALSO PRESENT: Commissioner Joe Brehler, John Fuentes, Sue Finn, Dan Patton, Russell Schelles, Claudine Hannold, Lisa Lafferty, Donna Webb (EATRAN), Mike Kundrat (Citizen) and Denise Parisian, Village of Dimondale Clerk.

The July 14, 2010 regular meeting of the Public Works and Planning Committee was called to order at 8:30 a.m. by Chairperson Luna.

Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the agenda, as presented. Commissioner Harris seconded. Motion carried.

Commissioner Baker moved to approve the minutes of the June 9, 2010 regular meeting, as presented. Commissioner Forell seconded. Motion carried.

Mike Kundrat was present to express his concerns with his property flooding due to Road Commission culverts being plugged. Mr. Kundrat reported he had been in contact with the Road Commission and the Drain Commissioner. Discussion held. It was the consensus of the Committee to contact the Road Commission and the Drain Commissioner to obtain more information regarding the concerns raised.

John Fuentes updated the Committee in regards to the Airport Authority. Mr. Fuentes reported he and Commissioner Brehler had met with Mr. Selig, Airport Executive Director to discuss a possible expansion of the representation on the Authority Board to include Clinton and Eaton counties. Mr. Fuentes reported that Clinton County will be discussing the Authority's proposal at its meeting July 22nd

• An update will be provided at next month's Public Works and Planning Committee meeting, based upon additional meetings with Mr. Selig.

Donna Webb presented the EATRAN Semi-Annual Report. Ms. Webb distributed a Ridership Report through June 2010 (attached) Also presented was the EATRAN Millage Update and Proposed Service Improvements (attached). Discussion held.

Discussion was held in regards to a letter which appeared in the Lansing State Journal (attached). Ms. Webb is currently in the process of sending a response letter.

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Dan Patton presented the Parks Department update. A summary of the Parks Commission meeting was distributed (attached).

Mr. Patton reported that the Parks Commission had voted not to proceed with the Skate Park due to the County's liability. Discussion held.

Mr. Patton updated the Committee on the status of the Fitzgerald Park Lease. There is a meeting scheduled July 21 st to discuss concerns with land management; system changes; cooperation of communities to potentially share services. Mr. Patton will present an update at the next month's meeting. There was also discussion of working with the City of Charlotte to keep recreational activities in the Charlotte area.

Mr. Patton was contacted in regarding the possibility 200 acres of land bordering Nixon Rd. and Billwood Hwy. becoming available for purchase. Mr. Patton indicated he will be researching the property for possible uses and will update the Committee at the next meeting.

Mr. Patton presented a resolution for approval; Resolution Designating July as Park and Recreation Month. It was moved by Commissioner Forell to recommend the Resolution Designating July as Park and Recreation Month. Commissioner Freeman seconded. Motion carried.

Mr. Patton distributed a map of proposed Rails to Trails project (attached) and reported that he had been informed of the possibility that the Charlotte Southern Railroad Company may be interested in selling approximately 3 miles of rail bed in the Charlotte area. Mr. Patton is working with the City of Charlotte and Hayes Green Beach Hospital, and will continue to research and identify issues associated with this parcel, relating to its potential acquisition. Discussion held.

Mr. Patton presented a resolution for approval; Resolution to Authorize Application for Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant (attached). Discussion held.

Mr. Patton indicated the National Resources Trust Fund will have available approximately twice the expected amount for grant awards in 2010. It was the consensus of the Committee to wait until the feasibility study was completed before considering authorizing application for grant funding.

No action was taken at this time in regards to the Resolution to Authorize Application for Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant.

Mr. Patton reported the Parks Dinner Cruise is scheduled for September 19, 2010.

Russell Schelles was present to provide an update for the Construction Code Department. A report for the month of June was distributed and reviewed (attached).

John Fuentes distributed an updated financial projection for the fund (attached). Discussion held. Based on actual activity through June 20 I0, the projected fund balance is $18,466.50.

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Claudine Hannold was present to provide an update for the Community Development and Housing/Veteran's Department. A report for the month of June was reviewed (attached).

Ms. Hannold distributed information regarding local regulation of medical marijuana. Discussion held. Ms. Hannold will begin developing a proposed ordinance and will present the information at next month's meeting.

No public comment.

Lisa Lafferty presented the DIA Report. A separate set of minutes is maintained for the DIA meeting (attached).

Chairperson Luna adjourned the July 14,2010 Public Works and Planning Committee meeting at 11:35 a.m.

meeting of the Public Works and Planning Committee will be held on til, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. in Conference Room 101 of the Courthouse.

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5150 3241 463 663 5236 3463 677 1611 11936 $7,705.40 64134 3.36 37735

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539 3452 413 618 2084 11988 $7,125.91 3.34 61222

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EATRAN MILLAGE UPDATE July 13, 2010

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

1) Charlotte Kiwanis

2) Grand Ledge Rotary

3) Peckham Vocational (Charlotte, Secondary Complex, Lansing)

4) Eaton Rapids Senior Center

5) Vermontville Township

6) Charlotte Rotary

7) Charlotte Senior Center

8) Eaton Township

9) Chester Township

COMMUNITY EVENTS (INFORMATIONAL FLYERS HANDED OUT)

1) Gizzard Fest Parade

2) Celebrate Charlotte

3) Yankee Doodle Days Parade

4) Eaton County 4-H Fair

Upcoming Events: Ollvet Fireman's Parade (July 31 st )

ROOOCALL

Absentee ballots came out earlier than anticipated so the Voter Education AV Mailings were cancelled. A Voter Education Robo Call was

20thdone on Sunday, June instead. There were 3,408 calls completed. Answering Machine was 1,566 and Live Answer was 1,842.

FRIENDS OF EATRAN COMMITTEE

Meet every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. at the Lawrence Ave. United Methodist Church.

FRIENDS OF EATRAN COMMITTEE (CONT.)

Developed a letter to be sent out to area businesses requesting their support and endorsement for the EATRAN Millage Proposal. Letter was signed by Chairperson of Eaton County Board of Commissioners Joseph Brehler and Chairperson of EATRAN Gary Peterson.

No funds have been raised yet. At the last meeting it was determined that the committee would like to raise at least $4,000 to do a targeted mailing (Charlotte, Grand Ledge, Delta).

With the time remaining the committee decided to focus on doing the following:

1) Letters to the editor 2) Viewpoints 3) Pocket Card/Fact Sheet 4) Endorsements 5) Targeted Mailing 6) Robo Call 7) Lansing State Journal Community News Ad

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Vision: Create a public transportation environment that improves the quality of life for all

Delta Township and Eaton County residents by providing increased access to work,

businesses, schools and community activities/services

What are the proposed service improvements?

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..." Improved access to the total Lansing region

..." Extended service hours evenings and weekends "" Create 4 transfer centers-Lansing Moll, IviarketpJace Blvd., Charlotte, and Eaton Rapids

Delta Township

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1. Eatran Transportation Proposal Will Boost Economic Development and Job Creation

.. Boost coton County economic development effort

... Moke Eoton County more ottroctive to job pl'oviders

,.. Improve access to mea I'estourants, stores, ond businesses

,.. Connect residents with Lansing, East Lansing and /vlendian TWp, business(~s

2, Eatran Transportation Proposal will Expand Environmental Benefits

.,.. Alterr,ative Fuel buses will reduce corbon emiSSions

..... Increase:1 8US usage wil' reduce gas consumption

.... cxponcJed routes cmd services will fllcreose ride'Ship ond decreose traffic congestion

3, Eatran Transportation Proposal will provide greater support for local families

'OF Improve schOOl tl'ansp:Jrtatlon ior O'..K kids

'OF Improve access 10 emergency services

..... Expand access to seven days a week-including evenings

,.. Enhance demand response and expanded routes

,.. Expands service for those whe need it ,"nasi-senlors. unerlployed workers :md families

4. Eatran Transportation Proposal will help prepare our community tor the future

Future businesses will seek to locate near bus routes

..... Encourage smart growth along bus routes

..... Improves quality of life fm Eaton County residents

5. What the Eatran Transportation Proposal means

,.. Increase current .25 millage by .50 fo' a tolal of .75 mills for Eatran

'OF For Eaton County residents, trm meam or overage of $56 per year-or $1 per week

,.. Increase will not be levied until 2012 1

T Make sure you vote on Tuesday, August 31

For more information on the Eatran Plan - visit www.EATRAN.com

Dear Eaton County Resident.

Transportation is essential to the future of our community - and the Eatror proposal will create jobs, improve our

loco! economy and improve quality of life for our fomilies. I hope you take time to vote on this critical issue fOe Eaton County's future on August 3. If you have any questions on the proposal and what it wifl mean for you, please fee! free to contact my office at 517-541-9308 or you can send an email todwebb@eatontrons.com.

Donna Webb

Manager, Eatran

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July 11, 2010

Rohrs: EATRAN hasn't made good use of our dollars

I have been reading the LSJ coverage of the EATRAN millage vote on Aug. 3. In one of the articles, it was stated that "this proposal is key to the future economic growth of Delta Township."

The proposal is to expand hours and provide fixed bus routes. Current hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Service would be expanded to seven days per week, 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Weekend hours have not been determined, but probably will be eight to 12 hours per day.

I will share some stats directly from EATRAN.

In 2008, EATRAN maintained a fleet of 26 vehicles; the average bus carried 3.94 passengers per hour. Each bus brought in $6.08 per hour in revenue, but cost $55.51 per hour to run.

That is a loss of $49.43 per hour for every bus that is operating.

The passengers per vehicle mile is 0.2. EATRAN doesn't even come close to averaging one passenger for each mile that the bus is driven. Total operating revenue for fiscal 2007-08 was $265,931, and the operating expense was $2,427,505. Therefore it costs nine times more to run EATRAN than what is collected in fares.

Let me simplify all these statistics in a way that makes sense to me. EATRAN has 10 to 20 passenger buses carrying slightly less than four people per hour. These four people per hour pay about $1.50 each, but cost $14 each to carry.

I would not call EATRAN a very efficient transportation system.

According to a January 2010 letter, EATRAN received American Reinvestment and Recovery Act funds to purchase three buses at a cost of $266,000. Two of them were 10-passenger buses that cost $76,000 each and one was a 20-passenger bus that cost $114,000. There was also a 2.5 percent increase in operating assistance to EATRAN ($60,625).

In 2008, funding for EATRAN was broken down like this: 13 percent from fare boxes, 35 percent from county millage, 36 percent from state funds and 16 percent federal funds. That is a lot of effort for 0.2 riders per mile.

On Aug. 3, voters of Eaton County are being asked to approve a millage increase from 0.25 of a mill to 0.75 of a mill. This will cost taxpayers roughly $2 million.

How will the expansion of this service that relatively few people use stimulate the economy? The schools don't have enough money to operate. The state can't come close to balancing the bUdget, and the U.S. has a $1 trillion annual bUdget deficit. Each bus carries 0.2 passengers per mile. Do you think that in this economy the best use of your tax money is to expand EATRAN?

We have spent tens of millions on EATRAN over 30 years. It doesn't need more money now. Vote no on Aug. 3.

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Eaton County Parks Commission Summary for their meeting on 7/07/2010

1.) Skate Park - A decision was made by vote of the Parks Commission to not proceed

forward with allowing the skate park group to construct a "do-it-yourself" skate park at

Fitzgerald Park. Notable reasons -liability, lease, construction material, maintenance.

2.) Fitzgerald Park Lease - Discussion was held about the meeting that took place last month

involving Delta Township, Oneida Township, City of Grand Ledge, and County

representatives. It was noted that future meetings have been planned.

3.) M-50 Property - Status update on the feasibility study and discussion on time frame for

potential grant applications. Resolution adopted for consideration by the County Board

to apply for a MNRTF grant by the August 1, 2010 deadline to acquire the M-50property.

4.) Smoking Policy - Nothing new to report at this time

5.) Stover Property - Contacted by an individual interested in selling approximately 200

acres of land bordering Nixon Rd. and Billwood Hwy (Windsor Township). The Parks

Commission requested that I investigate the property further and report back with my

findings.

6.) Parks & Rec. Month - The Parks Commission has adopted a resolution recognizing the

month of July as Parks & Recreation month and have requested the County Board adopt

the same.

7.) Charlotte Area Trail - We have been contacted about the potential willingness of

Charlotte Southern Railroad Company to sell the approximately 3 miles of rail that it

owns in the Charlotte area extending South into Eaton Township. We are working with

the City of Charlotte and potentially Hayes Green Beach Hospital on this.

Other Items of Interest:

>- Parks Dinner Cruise - September 19, 2010

PLEASE SEE BACK FOR NATURALIST REPORT

Emphasis:

Meetings:

05/03/10

06/02/10

06/05/10

06/09/10

06/09/10

06/10/10

06/11/10

06/14/10

06/16/10

06/17/10

06/18/10

06/18/10

06/23/10

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06/23/10

06/24/10

06/26/10

06/28/10

06/29/10

Programs:

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06/04/10 06/04/10

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06/07/10

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06/12/10 06/19/10

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EATON COUNTY PARKS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION SPECIALIST/INTERPRETIVE NATURALIST REPORT

June 2010

Jackie Blanc

Networking and Partnering with other Community Groups/Outreach Programs/Special Events/

School Field Trips and Classroom Programs/Coordinating Volunteer Staffing/Animal Care

Kevin, DNRE Re: Smokey Bear Return

Park Commission Meeting

Wildside Rehabilitation Center Re: Baby Wood Duck From Fitzgerald Park

Nature Center Staff Training

County Employee Email Exchange Outlook Meeting

Dimondale Elem., Staff/Volunteer Breakfast

Kathy Donahue Re: Summer Program Partnering

Lisa Wise Re: Habitat Planting Project

County Employee Picnic

Rachel Wood Re: Environmental Trunks Training Partnership

Nature Center StaffTraining

Friends of Eaton County Parks Meeting

Eaton County IT Dept Re: Computer, Email, and Blackberry

Friends of Eaton County Parks Member Sandi Vealey Re: Arbor Day Event and Car/Craft Show

Color Cruise Meeting

Potterville City Council Meeting

Nature Center Staff Training

Nature Center Staff Training

Sandi Vealey Re: Ledges Classic Auto and Craft Show

Holbrook Elem., Fitzgerald, 4th, Ledges/Awareness Walk

Montessori Children's House, Fitzgerald, 5/6 Yr. Olds, Ledges Tour

Windermere Park Academy, Fitzgerald, 1st, Ledges/Nature Center

Charlotte Cub Scouts Pack, Youth Optimist Park, Family Camp Out, Awareness Walk

Naturalist Special Event, Fox, General Public, Astronomy Observatory-Viewing Night

STOMP Summer Adventure Canoe Trip, 4-H Mentor Program

Naturalist Special Event, Fox, General Public, Astronomy Observatory-Viewing Night

ALFA, East Lansing, Sr. Adults, Water and Fishing

Galewood Elem., Fitzgerald, 2nd, Plants and Ledges

IHM-St Casimir Middle School, Fitzgerald, 7th, Rocks and Minerals/Rock Cycle STOMP Summer Adventure Fishing and Aquatic Invasive, 4-H Mentor Program

Naturalist Special Event, Lincoln Brick, General Public, Pileated Woodpecker Program

STOMP Summer Adventure Nature Hike and Wildlife Habitats, 4-H Mentor Program

Mi Arbor Day Alliance, Charlotte, Adults, Environmental Trunks Workshop

14 Programs and Special Events 381 Total Participants $390.00

EATON COUNTY PARKS COMMISSION

Meeting of July 7,2010 Resolution #2010-05

A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR MICHIGAN NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND GRANT

WHEREAS, the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board has grant funds available for parks and recreation agencies to acquire property through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment; and

WHEREAS, our parks, trails, and recreation facilities are vitally important to establishing and maintaining the quality of life in Eaton County, ensuring the health of our citizens, and contributing to the economic and environmental well-being of a the county and region; and

WHEREAS, parks and recreation programs increase a community's economic prosperity through increased property va~ues, expansion of the local tax base, increased tourism, the attraction and retention of businesses, and crime reduction; and

WHEREAS, the Eaton County Parks Department has identified a 422-acre parcel, known as the M-50 site, to create additional county park land and open space for the citizens of Eaton County; and

WHEREAS, the Eaton County Parks Department is interested in applying for a grant through the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund program to acquire the M-50 site; and

WHEREAS, the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant request amount would be $3,075,000 for this property acquisition and the parks department will be required to identify the required local match through other sources.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Eaton County Parks Commission meeting this 7th day of July, 2010, does hereby recommend tothe Eaton County Board of Commissioners for consideration the acquisition of the M-50 site for a county park and public outdoor recreation space; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Eaton County Parks Commission does hereby recommend to the Eaton County Board of Commissioners for consideration to authorize the Eaton County Parks Department to submit an application to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for assistance in acquiring the M-50 property.

ADOPTED this 7th day of July, 2010.

EATON COUNTY PARKS COMMISSION

Larry Emery, Chair Alvin Whitfield, Secretary

EATON COUNTY PARKS COMMISSION

Meeting of July 7, 2010 Resolution #2010-04

A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING JULY AS PARK AND RECREATION MONTH

WHEREAS, parks and recreation programs are an integral part of communities throughout the United States, the State of Michigan, and within Eaton County; and

WHEREAS, our parks, trails, and recreation facilities are vitally important to establishing and maintaining the quality of life in our communities, ensuring the health of all citizens, and contributing to the economic and environmental well-being of a community and region; and

WHEREAS, parks and recreation programs build healthy, active communities that aid in the prevention of chronic disease, and also improve the mental and emotional health of all citizens; and

WHEREAS, parks and recreation programs increase a community's economic prosperity through increased property values, expansion of the local tax base, increased tourism, the attraction and retention of businesses, and crime reduction; and

WHEREAS, parks and natural recreation areas improve water quality, protect groundwater, prevent flooding, improve the quality of the air we breathe, provide vegetative buffers to development, and produce habitat for wildlife; and

WHEREAS, our parks and natural recreation areas ensure the ecological beauty of our community and provide a place for children and adults to connect with nature and recreate outdoors; and

WHEREAS, the United States Congress has designated July as Parks and Recreation Month; and

WHEREAS, the Eaton County Parks Commission recognizes the benefits resulting from Eaton County parks and outdoor recreation resources.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Eaton County Parks Commission does hereby proclaim the month of July as Parks and Recreation month in Eaton County; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Eaton County Parks Commission meeting this 7th day of July, 2010, does hereby recommend to the Eaton County Board of Commissioners for consideration a resolution recognizing the month of July as Parks and Recreation month in Eaton County.

ADOPTED this 7th day of July, 2010.

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Larry Emery, Chair Alvin Whitfield, Secretary

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"OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A SAFER PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY"

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TO: Mr. John Fuentes, Controller

FROM: Russell Schelles, Director

DATE: For June 2010

1. Code Violations not related to inspections: June 2009 00 May 2010 03 June 2010 07 Dangerous Buildings:

1858 W. Butterfield Hwy. ­ Walton Twp. 10507 Columbia Hwy. ­ Eaton Rapids Twp. 243 E. Caroline St. - Bellevue ViiI. 228 E. Caroline St. - Bellevue ViiI. 310 Round Lake Rd. - Vermontville ViiI. 9995 Billwood Hwy. ­ Windsor Twp. 9975 Billwood Hwy. - Windsor Twp.

2. Commercial projects submitted for Plan Review: June 2009 01 May 2010 01 June 2010 02

3. Complaints about Contractors: June 2009 02 May 2010 00 June 2010 00

4. Address requests not related to new housing starts: June 2009 00 May 2010 00 June 2010 00

5. Court Cases: June 2009 00 May 2010 00 June 2010 01

6. Magistrate Hearings: June 2009 00 May 2010 00e June 2010 00

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Community Development and Housing Department Report 6/30/2010

For Public Works & Planning Committee July 14, 2010

Case Status: Permits and Applications Activity summarized on attached table. The Planning Commission met on June 1. One CUP for an ag business in Walton Twp was approved

and three DCA's were recommended to the Board of Commissioners for approval. The Board of Appeals did not meet due to a lack of business. The Site Plan Review Committee met June 22 and approved an accessory dwelling unit in Kalamo Twp.

Zoning and Junk Code Enforcement: Activity is summarized on attached tables. Ms. Summers issued three civil infraction citations during the month of June. All are junk violations, one

each in Carmel, Hamlin and Roxand. The Hamlin Twp citation is second offense and may be a county clean up in the future as the tenants have vacated the premises.

Housing Department Activities (See attached report). • Fifty-Six (56) Sheriffs Deeds and two (2) redemptions were recorded in the month of June. (May 54, April

74, March 57, Feb 58, Jan 43). • Ms. Hannold submitted a grant extension request on behalf of the City of Charlotte for the targeted

homeowner grant the county third party administers. • Ms. Harris participated in the Generosity Builds program by being on a panel to select homeowners in the

Charlotte area to receive free home repairs by Jerry Sommer. Economic Development Activities • Ms. Hannold and Mr. Patton attended two meetings with the City of Charlotte in reference to a new trail. . • Ms. Hannold attended a meeting in reference to created an ag economic development plan for the region.

_ The group was able to secure some of the funding from MSU and will begin moving forward on the project. ., Ms. Hannold attended three meetings coordinated by Leap in reference to Leap applying for a DLEG grant

the create Regional Entrepreneurial Collaborative group. The purpose of the grant is to create a mechanism in the tri-county area that will deliver meaningfUl entrepreneurial support to drive the local workforce and economic development and prepare entrepreneurs for business start ups and to create and/or enhance a comprehensive entrepreneurial support system. While a partnership with local government is required, there is no financial obligation.

• Ms. Hannold met with Jim Donaldson of the SBTDC in reference to assistance for a business in Potterville. • The department is working with Mr. Conarton to make sure EPA assessment work performed on two tax

foreclosed properties is made available to the state for disclosure if/when the properties sell. • The department received a request from Envirologic for a Brownfield Development Plan approval. Ms.

Hannold is seeking a price from another environmental consultant to evaluate the plan for the BRA members before setting a meeting date.

Veteran Service Activities • Twenty-Five (25) Veteran appointments regarding benefits, applications, existing claims and new claims

were conducted in the month of June. The department currently has 106 open case files pending and 165 closed (total of 266). Five trips to the Ann Arbor hospital were made by our volunteer drivers.

OTHER:

Ms. Hannold met with John Imeson the new county emergency services regional planner in reference to updating the Eaton County Hazard Mitigation Plan.

The department has met will all of the townships in the month of June to review future land use maps for the county Master Plan. Ms. Hannold will be requesting approval in August to send the Plan out for formal review to all communities in the county.

Ms. Hannold also attended the following meetings in June: Planning Commission, Department Head, Board of _ommissioners, Regional Planners, USB, Continuum of Care general mtg and committee mtg's, three CANDO Wtg's.

CASES Adminis-District Change Land TOTAL

Conditional Board of trative Amend- Site Plan Zoning Private Agricultural Lot Line Divisions Use Permits Appeals Variances ments Reviews Referrals Roads Buildings Adjustments Reviewed MONTH

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JUNK

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e e e Eaton County Community Development & Housing Department Housing Program Report thru June 30, 2010

CDBG Housing Rehab and Emergencies Program

Total Project $ Grant Committed To

CDBG Grant Term Amount Purpose # Units CDBG Funds CDBGAdmin $ Date Total Expended

Jan 2002 - Dec 2003 $450,000.00 Single Family Rehab 24 $369,000.00 $77,490.00 $446,490.00

Jan 2004 to Dec 2005 $450,000.00 Single Family Rehab I I $332,247.00 $72,900.00 $405,147.00

Jan 2006 to Dec 2007 $300,000.00 Single Family Rehab 11 $246,000.00 $54,000.00 $300,000.00 18 completed

Jan 2008 to Dec 2010 $381,000.00 Single Family Rehab 1 in process $232,298.00 $50,749.00 $283,047.00

Program Income Grant Term Program Income Purpose

# Unit Completed

Funds Expended Admin $ Total Project $

Program Income Remaining

Jan 2002 - Dec 2003 $121 ,3 I7.92 Single Family Rehab 20 $101,098.27 $20,219.65 $121,317.92 $0.00

Jan 2004 - Dec 2005 $224,790.72 Single Family Rehab 23 $187,325.60 $37,465.12 $224,790.72 $0.00

Jan 2006 - Dec 2007 $264,235.15 Single Family Rehab 35 $220,195.96 $44,039.19 $264,235.15 $0.00

Committed/Completed

To Date 21 $193,901.99 $38,571.60 $232,473.59

$0.00

$7,554.38Jan 2008 - Dec 2010 $240,027.97

HOME Funded Grant

Grant Grant Term Amount

July 2008 to June 2010 Charlotte $333,000.00

April 2008 to March 2011 $350,000.00

Purpose

Single Family Rehab

Single Family Rehab

# Units

1 completed 1 in process 2 completed 1 in process

Funds Expended

15,532.00

$59,864.00

Admin $ Total Proiect $

1,750.00

$6,650.00

Total Expended

$17,282.00

$66,514.00

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CHALLENGES SURROUNDING LOCAL REGULATION OF MEDICAL MARIHUANA By Mark Graham, AICP, PCP, Planning Director, Delta Township

Introduction

In November of 2008, the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MMMA) was approved as a citizen initiative by 63% of Michigan voters. (The law became .effective in April, 2009.) There are now 14 states in the nation (and the District of Columbia pending final approval

by Congress) which permit the medical use and cultivation of marijuana (see map on next page). The full impact of the law is now be­ing recognized as communities throughout the state struggle to determine how they wish to address various issues which have arisen. Readers should be cognizant of the fact that Michigan Law still prohibits the possession of non-medical marihuana, in any quantity, which is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and a fine of up to $2,000. It is also a violation of federal law.

This article opens with an overview of the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act It then examines a variety of zoning issues and regula­tory options. Questions and pros and cons of various approaches are examined including doing nothing, prohibiting certain uses, and several regulatory approaches for dispensaries, compassion clubs and smokehouses, grOWing operations and cooperatives. Regula­tory alternatives to zoning are also examined. There remains considerable uncertainty about the legality of various actions of medical marihuana advocates, and of the regUlatory authority of local governments relative to some of the most common land uses associated with grOWing, dispensing and using medical marihuana. Readers are urged to review the contents of this article with local legal counsel and do additional research in this rapidly evolving arena before settling on an approach that is appropriate for your community. It is prob­ably also wise to annually repeat your research and review your regulatory approach with an eye to updating it to reflect recent statutory changes and court decisions.

Overview of the MMMA The MMMA is identified as Initiated Law 1 of 2008 and is locat­

ed in MCLA 333.26421 to 333.26430. The purpose of the Law is: "to allow under state law the medical use of marihuana; to provide protections for the medical use of marihuana; to provide for a system of registry identification cards for qualifying patients and primary caregivers; to impose a fee for registry application and renewal; to provide for

.. the promulgation of rules; to provide for the administra­W tion of the act; to provide for affirmative defenses; and to

provide for penalties for violations of the act." The main provisions of the MMMA are. summarized as follows:

• "Qualifying Patients" can legally obtain, possess, cultivatel grow, use and distribute medical marijuana. Patients under 18 must obtain parent/guardian consent.

• "Qualifying Patients" must obtain certification from a physi­cian that they have a debilitating condition as specified in the Act (See definition of "debilitating medical condition" in FAQ sidebar on next page.)

• Once the "Qualifying Patient" receives a physician's cer­tification they apply to the Michigan Department 'of Com­munity Health (DCH) for a Registry Identification Card.

• As of 6/4/2010 there were 18,012 patient registrations is­sued.

• A "Qualifying Patient" (Palient) can possess 2.5 ounces of marijuana and 12 marijuana plants but they must be kept in an enclosed, locked facility.

• When a Patient completes the application .form with the DCH, they may designate a "Primary Caregiver" (Caregiv­er) to assist them in obtaining medical marijuana. However, if the Patient designates a Caregiver, the Patient loses the ability to cultivate and manufacture marihuana. The Care­giver could change with the annual registration.

About the Author

Mark Graham has been Planning Director in Delta Township, Eaton County since 1978 and he was a planner there for

wo years previous to that Under his direction, the Township as been a leader in planned growth, access management

and professional zoning administration. He can be reached at MGraham@deltami.gov. 0

• A Caregiver must obtain certification from the DCH, they may care for a maximum of five Patients. The Caregiver may cultivate 12 plants per Patient, possess 2.5 ounces of usable marihuana per Patient, and deliver, transfer, and acquire marihuana. Thus, the Caregiver could possess 60 plants for his patients and, if the Caregiver was also a Pa­tient, they could possess 72 plants.

• As of 6/4/2010 there were 7,813 caregiver registrations issued.

Protection of the Rights of Patients and Caregivers Municipal officials must accept the fact that the MMMA has

made the medicinal use of marihuana legal. Officials should be cognizant of the aforementioned rights and privileges afforded to patients and caregivers by the MMMA such as the rights to grow, use, possess and ingest medical marihuana. Numerous provi­sions in the MMMA insure that patients will have access to medi­cal marihuana and their caregivers absent the fear of prosecution. Ordinances which contain provisions contrary to the specifics of the MMMA are vulnerable to legal challenge.

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Zoning an~ the MMMA The MMMA makes no reference to zoning or local land use

regulations. In the 18 months since the MMMAwas enacted, mu­nicipalities have taken a wide variety of zoning approaches which are summarized below.

Do Nothing Approach Some communities have either formally or informally adopted

a "do nothing" approach. Justifications for this approach include: "it can't happen here," "we don't have fhe money/manpower to address medical' marihuana issues," "we're not located near a university," etc.

Adoption of the "do nothing" approach could result in the follow_ ing consequences:

• A community might be more attractive to entrepreneurs seeking to establish medical marihuana uses if the commu­nity had no regulations.

• Once established, a medical marihuana proprietor could claim

Figure 1 Map of US States with Laws Permitting' Medical Use of Marihuana

SOUfce: NORML and wikimedia commons

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Why is marihuana spelled with an "h" rather than a "i" in the State Law?

A. The DCH web site notes that marihuana is one of two ac­ceptable spellings in the dictionary and is consistent with the spelling in the Michigan PUblic Health Code.

Q. What are the benefits of Medical Marihuana? A. MCLA 333.26422 of the MMMA states: "Modern medical

research, including as found by the National Academy of Sci­ences' Institute ofMedicine in a March 1999 report, has discov­ered beneficial uses for marihuana in treating or alleviating the pain, nausea, and other symptoms associated with a variety of debilitating medical conditions. "

Q. What is a "debilitating medical condition"? A. MCLA 333.26423 of the MMMA defines a "debilitating

medical condition" as follows: . (1) "Cancer, glaucoma, positive status for human immuno­

deficiency virus, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, hepatitis G, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Grohn's dis­ease, agitation of Alzheimer's disease, nail patella, or the treatment of these conditions.

(2) A chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition or its treatment that produces 1 or more of the following: ca­chexia or wasting syndrome; severe and chronic pain; se­vere nausea; seizures, including but not limited to those characteristic ofepilepsy; or severe and persistent muscle spasms, including but not limited to those characteristic of multiple sclerosis.

(3) Any medical condition or its treatment approved by the state department of community health.. ... "

Q. Is it true that Federal Law does not permit the use of medi­cal marihuana?

A. Yes. The ability to grow, cultivate. store, dispense, man­ufacture. transfer, ingest, or acquire marihuana, as permitted by the MMMA, constitutes violations of federal law. However. in. November 2008 U.S. Attorney Eric Holder directed federal prosecutors to back away from pursuing cases against medi­cal marihuana patients and their sanctioned suppliers in those states which allow medical marihuana. Thus. it appears that the Obama. Administration has established a policy of not pursuing federal prosecution of state marihuana laws.

Q. Is the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act the same as the California law?

A. No. There are significant differences between the two laws. California's law provides for "cooperatives"which has resulted in'

many communities permitting the sale of marihuana at dispen­saries. Los Angeles recently adopted a new ordinance which takes effect on June 7. 2010 limiting the number of dispensaries to 186. A May 11. 2010 Wall Street Journal article referred to the City Attorney sending out letters mandating that 439 dispen­saries shut down before the effective date of the new ordinance. Unlike Michigan, California doesn't limit the amount of medical marihuana a patient can poss,:ss. Legal experts have indicated that the Michigan Law was modeled after the Rhode Island law.

Q. Can doctor's offices or pharmacies dispense marihuana? A. No. Federal law classifies marihuana as a Schedule 1 drug

which means that doctors and pharmacists can not prescribe or distribute it.

Q. What's the likelihood that the MMMA will be amended? A. The MMMA was a citizen initiated law which makes it dif­

ficult to amend or repeal. Michigan Law mandates a % majority vote in the Senate and the House to overturn a "legislative initia­tive" such as the MMMA. In addition it must be recognized that 63% of the voters supported the initiative and that there are now over 20,000 registered Patients and Caregivers.

Q. Are Patients required to register or obtain some type of permit from our municipality?

A. No, There are no provisions in the MMMA permitting mu­nicipalities to impose registration, licensing, or permit require­ments on Patients.

Q. How many Patients and Caregivers do we presently have in our community?

A. Due to confidentiality provisions in the MMMA, there is no way of confirming how many Patients or Caregivers there are in a municipality or their home addresses.

Q. How much marihuana could be produced by a Patient's 12 permitted plants?

A. Cannabis plants gown indoors under ideal conditions flow­er 3-5 times before dying, meaning the 12 plants could annually produce 43-72 ounces. A study of medical marihuana patients in Washington revealed they consumed an average of 27 ounc­es per year.

Q. Any idea as to how much medical marihuana costs? A. An April 20. 2010 article in the Lansing State Journal

reported that a medical marihuana dispensary in Lansing was charging $90 for a Y.i ounce. (Note: MCLA 333.26424 of the MMMA permits Caregivers to receive compensation for costs associated with assisting a Patient in the medical use of marihuana.)

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"non-conforming use" status and argue that they were ex­empt from future regulations.

• If the community does not adopt medical marihuana regula­tions it could result in law enforcement agencies bearing the brunt of future problems.

-'ohibition Approach -In July 2009, the City of Livonia, Michigan adopted an Ordi­

nance prohibiting the licensing of any business which is in viola­tion of Federal law. Federal law prohibits the cultivation and sale of marihuana. Thus, livonia officials have taken the position that Federal law preempts the enactment of municipal ordinances per­mitting medical marihuana dispensaries.

The City of Grand Rapids is in the process of drafting zoning or­dinance amendments pertaining to medical marihuana. Officials from the City's Planning Department have taken the position that dispensaries are a violation of Federal Law and also their zon­ing ordinance stateS that if a use isn't permitted it's prohibited, thus dispensaries are prohibited. Grand Rapids is also unique in proposing to permit caregivers to operate as home occupatiens subject to licensing by the City Clerk.

A March 8, 2010 Detroit Free Press article estimated 150 California cities have adopted outright bans on marihuana dis­pensaries.

The following pros and cons have been identified regarding the Prohibition Approach:

Pros; • This is a simple approach, only two sentences would be

needed to be inserted in the Zoning Ordinance reading: "Uses not expressly permitted herein are prohibited. Uses for enterprises orpurposes that are contrary to federal, state or local laws or ordinances are prohibited."

• There is no specific language in the MMMA referring to uses such as dispensaries, thus a municipality is under no obliga­tion to legally provide for them.

ns:

~A legal challenge could be filed alleging that a prohibition constitutes a violation of the spirit of the MMMA.

• Prohibiting all medical marihuana uses could constitute a prohibition of a land use in the presence of a demonstrat­ed need which is a violation of Section 207 of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act. However, questions could arise as to whether the uses are "lawful."

• Attempting to prohibit uses associated with medical marihua­na could boost "black market" operations which would not provide for any governmental scrutiny.

Regulatory Approach Planning and zoning officials have generally recognized that

the failure to address distribution is one of the major failings of the MMMA. Although the term "dispensary" is not defined or referred to in the MMMA, it's become the generic term to connote medical marihuana distribution.

Numerous Michigan municipalities have adopted, or are in the process of adopting, zoning ordinance amendments which would allow for medical marihuana dispensaries via the Special land Use procedure. MClA 125.3502. being section 502 of the Michi­gan Zoning Enabling Act, provides general parameters for the Special Land Use procedure. As with any new use, municipal of­ficials should analyze the various issues associated with dispen­saries which could include the following: Questions for Municipalities Opting to Regulate Marihuana Dispensaries

Following are key questions that municipalities which choose to regulate marihuana dispensaries should seriously consider be­fore engaging in regUlation:

• What concerns have municipal officials identified which may result from the operation of dispensaries?

• Do the proposed regulations reasonably protect the public health. safety and welfare?

• Are the proposed regulations consistent with the purpose of the municipal zoning ordinance and the goals/policies of the master plan?

• Are .the regulations easy to interpret and enforceable by staff?

• What zoning district should dispensaries be permitted in? (It is often assumed that public opposition may be vehement if dispensaries are permitted in residential districts.)

• Should the definition of dispensary contain a "threshold point" as to how many caregivers could share the same facil­ity without constituting a dispensary? (For example, should dispensaries be defined as premises housing three or more caregivers in order to permit husband and wife caregivers to cohabit without being classified as a dispensary?)

• Should there be separation requirements? (Some communi­ties are requiring separation from schools. child care centers, and other dispensaries which is similar to distancing require­ments for adult entertainment uses.)

• Should minimum security measures be mandated? (MCLA 333.16424 mandates that medical-marihuana be kept in an enclosed, locked facility. Would this prevent growing plants outside in a fenced and locked facility?)

• Should the hours of operation be limited? (If the municipality

Business in South Lansing offering medical marijuana services.

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does not limit the hours for other uses it would appear to be discriminatory to subject dispensaries to limited hours.) o Traffic generation. (Some municipalities have attempted to

limit weekly patient visits to a dispensary which would be dif­ficult, if not impossible, to monitor. Are there any other uses in the municipality which have limited trips per day such as home occupations?)

o Should a "cap" be placed on the total number of dispensa­ries in the municipality? (San Francisco established a "cap." It could be difficult to legally justify a specific number of dis­pensaries in a community.)

Auburn Hills Example In November 2009, the City of Auburn Hills was one of the first

communities in Michigan to amend their zoning ordinance to per­mit Medical Marihuana Dispensaries. Auburn Hills officials decid­ed to take the "regulatory approach" and permit dispensaries via the Special Land Use approach. .

The Auburn Hills Ordinance defines dispensaries as follows: "Medical Marihuana Dispensary: A facility where prima­ry caregivers who are legally registered by the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) may lawfully assist qualifying patients who are also legally registered by the MDCH with the medical use of marihuana in ac­cordance with the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act, as amended. A use which purports to have engaged in the medical use of marihuana either prior to enactment of said Act, or after enactment ofsaid Act but without being legally registered by the MDCH, shall be deemed to not be a legally established use, and therefore not entitled to legal nonconforming status under the provisions of this Ordinance and/or State Law."

Dispensaries are allowed in Auburn Hills' General Business District (B-2) SUbject to the granting of a Special Land Use Permit. The ordinance contains four specific criteria:

1. The dispensary building shall not be located within 1,000 feet of a school, nursery school, day nursery, or child care center site.

2. Quarterly inspections shall be made by the City Manager's designee to confirm the dispensary is operating in accor­dance with applicable laws including, but not limited to, State Law and City Ordinance.

3.lf the dispensary ceases operations for a length of time of 60 days or greater, then the permit shall expire.

4. Dispensary drive-through facilities shall be prohibited.

Regulation of Dispensaries The author has identified the follOWing pros and cons regarding

the regulation of dispensaries via a Special Land Use Permit:

Pros: o The MMMA permits Caregivers to receive compensation for

costs associated with assisting a Qualifying Patient in the medical use of marihuana.. (See MCLA 333.26424)

• The MMMA stipulates that persons shall not be subject to arrest or prosecution for "assisting" patients with using or ad­ministering marihuana. (See MCLA 333.26424)

o Providing for the establishment of dispensaries would facili­tate the delivery of medical marihuana to qualifying patients.

o Non-residential locations could provide adequate security, more police patrols, better lighting, fire safety and parking. The SLU process would provide an opportunity for inspec­tions by the municipal staff and disclosure as to whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a violation of any law regulating controlled substances.

• Providing for dispensaries at commercial locations could fill vacant storefronts in the community.

o Establishing dispensaries would provide economies of scale for multiple caregivers.

Cons: • Medical marihuana distribution establishments constitute a

violation of the Federal Controlled Substances Act (see Sec.

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21 USC 856) and thus shouldb<;l prQhjblf~~,. o Wouldthereeverbeaninstan

a dispensary near them? a quandary between an a ordinance requiremeflls ~~~~o~~;~quest, lhey¢ l;! sued, just "'5 they could th_

o Quarterly inspections of dispensari!'Js ( mOnitoring re­quiremenfs) could be onerous for . especi;,j1!y if . a number of dispensaries are p ere any O([1.et uses in the municipality subjecte erly inspectiQ.1'f requirement?

o The public notice requirements lchigan Zoning En­abling Act for Special Land Uses Violate privacy rights.

o SUbjecting dispensaries to the cial Land Use process could result in dispensaries g underground" to avoid regUlation.

• Medical Marihuana is considered a medicine as per the pro­visions of the MMMA. It could be argued that since medi­cal clinics are typically a "Use Permitted by Right," Medical Marihuana Dispensaries should also be permitted "by right." (However, it could be argued that there are significant differ­ences between the two uses in that dispensaries typically permit the grOWing and dispensing of marihuana while medi­cal clinics do not permit similar activities.)

• It could be argued that mandating the Special Land Use process for medical marihuana dispensaries is inequitable. Other "assembly" uses (bars, theaters, bowling alleys) could also have "adverse secondary effects" but they often are not subjected to the Special Land Use process.

Compassion Clubs and Smokehouses Among the land uses related to medical marihuana which are

being established in some communities are Compassion Clubs. The City of Lansing's proposed ordinance defines a Compassion­ate Care Center as: 'Flny entity whose members are solely com_ prised of licensed caregivers and registered patients under th_ Act, who each pay membership dues equally to the entity, is In­corporated as a non-profit corporation, does not collect or receive an administrative fee under the Act, and whose total supply of marihuana does not exceed at any given time." The draft Lansing ordinance notes that Compassionate Care Centers "shall not be deemed dispensaries" and unlike dispensaries, Compas­sion Centers would not be SUbjected to regulatio!1. Compassion clubs typically mandate dues and mayor may not permit ingesting marihuana on the premises.

A haircut and ... alternative medicine. Storefront in Old Town in North Lansing.

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Law enforcement personnel have expressed concerns about patients congregating at Compassion Clubs, ingesting medical marihuana and then driving away under the influence. However, parallels can be drawn to establishments serving alcoholic bever­ages at which attendees can over indulge and leave under the . f1uence. In addition, Compassion Clubs can provide many sup­

rt opportunities, including networking and social and educa­• nal functions.

The regulation of Compassion Clubs would most likely depend on what activities (dispensing, growing, ingesting) would be con­ducted on the premises. Compassion Clubs may have a wide variety of other activities including cooking classes, farmers' mar­kets, and physician certifications for patients.

Medical Marihuana Growing Operations or Cooperatives

Medical marihuana grOWing operations or cooperatives have been envisioned by some as an economic stimulus which could fill vacant warehousing, create jobs and provide a centralized lo­cation for multiple caregivers who wish to grow marihuana. How­ever, other community officials have interpreted the MMMA such that a close patient/caregiver relationship was intended due to the small quantities of medical marihuana permitted to be grown and possessed and the fact that caregivers can only provide for five patients. This approach could be the antithesis of providing for retail and revenue opportunities such as dispensaries and large scale grow operations.

Zoning officials are faced with the dilemma of determining which zoning districts marihuana grow operations should be permit­ted in. Establishing grow operations in industrial districts makes sense because of Michigan's present surplus of warehouses, the security provisions offered by industrial-type buildings, the avail­ability of public water for irrigation equipment, and the provision of heavy-duty electrical service to power grow lights and ventila­tion equipment. It could be argued that indoor marihuana grow

operations are similar to other indoor agricultural uses such as mushroom farming.

Permitting indoor marihuana growing in Agricultural Zoning Districts would most likely occur in rural areas if authorized by the Zoning Ordinance. Questions have arisen as to whether Michi­gan's "Right to Farm" Act could be used as a defense to estab­lish a medical marihuana grow operation in an agricultural zon­ing district. The Act defines "farm product" ilS "plants .... usefulto human beings produced by agriculture." However, the Act states that a farm operation shall not be found to be a public or private nuisance if it conforms to "generally accepted agricultural and management practices" (GAAMPs) as determined by the Michi­gan Commission of Agriculture. At ttlis time the Commission of Agriculture has not developed such guidelines for the growing of medical marihuana. ­

Defenders of the MMMA have noted that the limitation of 60 . plants per caregiver would provide growers an income of $25,000 or less a year which would not permit them to rely on grOWing medical marihuana as their sole source of income. However, growers may be able to produce the drug more cheaply if a large scale growing/distribution operation could be established in a warehouse.

On June 3, 2009, there were three Senate Bills (616, 617 and 618) introduced which were primarily intended to reclassify medi­cal marihuana from a Schedule 1 to a Schedule 2 controlled sub­stance so that it could be dispensed at pharmacies. Senate Bill 618 would prohibit medical marihuana from being grown, sold or distributed unless it were grown in a medical marihuana grOWing facility licensed by the Department of Community Health. The Bill would only permit the licensing of up to 10 facilities per yearwJth a $2,500 annual fee. The Bill would also prohibit local governments from enacting ordinances regarding medical marihuana growing facilities. Medical marihuana advocates are generally opposed to any legislation which would limit their rights to "grow their own. n

As previously noted, the Bills have not advanced since being introduced.

The NORML web site provides an ex­• cellent overview of the potential of hemp IIOIUI1L cultivation in the United States. Hemp is a

variety of cannabis sativa (marihuana) that contains less than 1% THC which is the psychoactive ingredient in marihuana. Hemp based products such as jeans and computer paper could become popular if the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency were to relax their licensing rules for large-scale farming.

Medical Marihuana Delivery Services Medical marihuana delivery services, using mail/private deliv­

ery services or making personal deliveries, are beginning to pro­liferate in Los Angeles, California. The delivery services may pos­sibly be a reaction to attempts to curtail the number of dispensa­ries in the city. Delivery service advocates have noted that those most in need of medical marihuana often are not well enough to get to a dispensary. Other customers avail themselves of a deliv­ery service because they do not want to be seen frequenting a dispensary. Delivery services are low capital ventures in that all that is needed is a vehicle, a cell phone and a supply of medical marihuana. It would be very difficult for municipalities to be aware of the operation of a delivery service unless it was associated with another use such as a dispensary or compassion club.

Uses Permitted by Right It would appear that many uses associated with medical mari­

huana should be considered as "uses permitted by right" in com­mercial and office zoning districts by zoning officials. Examples of these uses include:

• Clinic where physicians provide certifications of a qualifying medical condition for a patient.

• Retail stores selling marihuana paraphernalia, growing sup­plies, etc. .

• Classrooms where marihuana growing and cooking tech­niques are taught.

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• Licensing could generat~ of administration.

late medical 're al~ens. '

that violate federal, state, or local law.

Livonia Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills Michigan: These three communities have amended their zoning ordinances to

• Zoning regulations pertai 0 medical marihuana could be subjected to a referenduni" well organized pro-marihuana interests. (Don't forget tha:t'63% of the electorate supported ~ela~) .

• Medical marihuana uses established prior to zoning rules could claim "grandfather" status and attempt to avoid reg­ulation. It would be much more difficult to avoid an annual license.

General Suggestions Following are some general suggestions that may help your

community prepare a measured response to the principal medi­cal marihuana issues facing your community.

• Provide municipal officials with a general overview of the MMMA and seek direction as to how they wish staff/planning commission to proceed. (Before an elected official states that "we don't want medical marijuana in our community" check the November 4, 2008 election results regarding Proposal One to see if a majority of the electors in your community supported the ballot proposal.)

• Consult with your municipal attorney when drafting any regulations pertaining to Medical Marihuana. Contemplate the costs of a protracted legal battle. Keep a dialogue with legal counsel going since litigation pertaining to medical marihuana appears inevitable.

• Seek the input of local law enforcement officials early on so they can be supportive of any regUlations drafted.

• Contact Marijuana advocacy groups and solicit their input regarding draft municipal regulations.

• Accept the reality that there are most likely already "qualified patients" and "registered caregivers" in your community,

• Consider the passage of a six month moratorium on the issuance of any permits/licenses pertaining to any Medical Marihuana uses in order to provide time to draft regulations (The City of Grand Rapids passed such a moratorium in November 2009.)

• If the municipality intends to permit Medical Marihuana uses, "Test Drive" the regulations to make sure they will not be exclusionary. (For example, some communities mandate a 1,000 ft. separation between Medical Marihuana Dispensa­ries and a residential zoning district which could result in no parcels qualifying if a commercial strip is bordered by resi­dential neighborhoods.)

Municipalities That Have Adopted or Are Considering Medical Marihuana Ordinances

Howell Michigan: On May 24,2010 the Howell City Council approved a zoning ordinance amendment prohibiting uses

prohibit uses that violate federal, state or local laws.

Roseville, Michigan: In October, 2009 the City of Roseville adopted rules restricting dispensaries to business districts and mandating that dispensaries be located 1,000 feet from any church, school or residential use.

Lansing Michigan: The City Attorney's Office drafted medi­cal marihuana regulations in May 2010 and transmitted them to the City Council.for review.

Niles Michigan: An ordinance has been drafted mandating that caregivers obtain special land use permits to dispense medical marihuana in a commercial zoning district.

Royal Oak, Michigan: The planning department has drafted regUlations pertaining to dispensaries which are under re­view.

Grand Rapids, Michigan: City staffers have drafted regula­tions which would prohibit dispensaries, cooperatives, grow facilities and compassion clubs. Registered caregivers would be allowed to operate as a home occupation. The regulations have yet to be adopted.

Auburn Hills Michigan: In November, 2009 the City amend­ed their Zoning Ordinance to permit dispensaries via the Special Land Use Permit process. On June 7, 2010 the City Council is scheduled to consider a 60-90 day moratorium on dispensaries to provide the City time to further study the is­sue and revise the current ordinance.

Garden City, Michigan: Officials have enacted Zoning Ordi­nance amendments requiring medical marihuana business­es to locate in their commercial zoning district, but prohibiting such businesses in the central business district.

Saginaw Michigan: City planners have drafted amendments to the City's Zoning Ordinance to address medical marijuana.

Information Sources on Medical Marihuana For more information, consult the following: • www.michigan.gov/mmp

The Michigan Department of Community Health site, pro­vides general info regarding the MMMA.

• www.michiganmedicalmariiuana.org The Michigan Medical Marijuana Association provides medi­cal marijuana information.

• www.norml.org National organization working to reform marijuana laws.

•

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Symposium to Provide Opportunity for Discussion on Municipal Response to New Medical Marihuana Law

When Michigan voters passed the Medical Marihuana ballot initiative in November 2008. it is obvious that few knew what this would mean for patients. caregivers and oth­ers in the community. From drive-through dispensaries to medical marihuana lounges. a wide range of issues have arisen as a result of this new legislation.

To learn more about this unconventional law, address differing perspectives and dis­cuss its implications for municipalities, the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). Michigan Municipal League (MML) and Michi­gan Association of Counties (MAC) are hosting a symposium on Tuesday, July 20, 2010, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Ypsilanti Char­ter Township Civic Center in Washtenaw County.

"Municipal Responses to Michigan's Medical Marihuana Act-A Symposium to Discuss the Relevant Issues" will feature an array of experts and include an overview of the law as well as panel discussions on law enforcement issues, land use considerations and zoning provisions.

The symposium is not a workshop, but rather an opportunity for elected and appointed local government officials. as well as law enforcement, county prosecutors. municipal attorneys and state agency representatives. to have dialogue on a myriad of issues affecting our communities and to determine possible next steps relative to the law.

Although this event is being offered on a complimentary basis to MTA, MML and MAC members, pre-registration is required as space is limited. To register. e-mail rebecca@michigantownships.org with your name, position, municipality, and your e-mail address. Registrations will be accepted until July 15. or sooner if capacity is reached.

NEW SELF-HELP AUDIT TOOLS AVAILABLE By Kurt Schindler, AICP, MSU Land Policy Educator

"hree new titles have been added to the MSU Extension Land _ Use Team Planning and Zoning'a'sYllt.- a Community Plan­

ning and Zoning Assessment System series. The new titles fo­cus on Capital Improvement Programing, Subdivision and Land Splitting Reviews. and Capital Improvement Review. These, like the first eight publications in the series were developed by MSU Extension Land Use Team members, then peer reviewed by a committee of consulting planners through the Michigan Associa­tion of Planning. and then tested in a municipality(ies) before be­ing finalized.

The Community Planning and Zoning Audit series is intended for use by local units of government in Michigan, and by profes­sional planning consultants for their government clients. to help perform an evaluation of the basics of the community's planning and zoning system. The reason for doing an assessment is to learn of shortcomings and problems before they become contro­versial issues. As a result of going through this booklet, local of­ficials will be alerted to things that need "fixing" and deficiencies in the community's files. The document helps accomplish three objectives:

1. Identify liability risks from not following proper procedures and practices. and not having adequate documentation of those procedures and practices.

2. Learn to better manage the planning and zoning administra­tion in your community.

3. Take corrective steps to improve your planning and zoning system.

The Community Planning and Zoning Audit. while not difficult to do, does take time and requires searching for and finding various records in your local government files. The Community Planning

. Zoning Audit can be utilized bY. local units of government in ariety of ways. A community can go through this booklet as

• group (e.g., the planning commission or a SUbcommittee) or a community can have an individual do so. The advantage of per­forming the assessment as a group is that reviewing the com­

munity's documents and files in <:Jetail is a great educational ex­perience for local officials. Alternatively. a staff person within the planning department, or your consulting planner can perform the audit quicker and offer additional professional advice and recom­mendations. Regardless of the approach taken, the main idea is to take the time to find oLlt where various documents are and to make SLlre that proper documentation is on file. Then. where necessary. take action to correct any shortcomings.

There are three new tftles jLlst completed in this series: Planning and Zoning*A*Syst. #9: Capital Improvement Programming (MSU BLllletin nLlmber E-3104) proVides a review of the process of creating an annual capital improve­ment program (CIP). By Jasneet Sharma. Land Policy EdLl­cator. Hillsdale and Lenawee counties; Brad NeLlmann, Land Policy Educator, MSU Extension. SI. Joseph County; and KLlrt H. Schindler, Regional Land Use EdLlcator, Northwest Michigan. Planning and Zoning*A'Syst. #10: Subdivision and Land Splitting Reviews (E-3105) provides a review of the admin­istrative structure for handling land divisions, sLlbdivisions or plats, site-condominiLlms, lot splits. and certified plats: pre­application meetings with the developer. public notification, plat review, record keeping, and use of standards in making decisions. By Schindler, NeLlmann. and Sharma. Planning and Zoning'A'Syst. #11: Capital Improvements Review (E-3106) provides a review of the process for the planning commission to review and comment on local gov­ernment construction projects (Which are otherwise not sub­ject to zoning). and oLltiines how this review can be Llsed as a constructive way to enSLlre that government-fLlnded projects comply with the adopted plan and local ordinances. By Neu­mann, Schindler, and Sharma.

Earlier titles in this series are: Planning and Zoning*A'Syst #1: Community Planning & Zon­ing Audit, Basic Setup (E-3051) to make sure your planning

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Eaton County Department of Resource Recovery 1045 Independence Blvd Charlotte, MI 48813 (517) 543-7500 x3686 Fax: (517) 543-8457 www.eatoncounty.org

DESIGNATED IMPLEMENTING AGENCYI RESOURCE RECOVERY REPORT

(PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE) JULY 14TH, 2010 - 8:30 AM

AGENDA

1. APPROVAL OF JUNE 9TH MINUTES

2. DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES - REPORT ON ACTIVITIES DIMONDALE FARMER'S MARKET - WAL MART GREEN INITIATIVE ORGANICS COMPOSTING

3. PROGRAM UPDATES - ENERGY EFFICIENCY CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT UPDATE

MICHIGAN ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANT UPDATE TIRE RECYCLING EVENT HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE & ELECTRONICS EVENT 7/16. APPOINTMENTS PHARMACEUTICAL DISPOSAL LSJ ARTICLE, HGB, ER MED CENTER, RESULTS NIKE REUSE A SHOE PROGRAM

4. SOLID WASTE ALTERNATIVE GRANT PROGRAM 2010-2011 RECOMMENDATIONS

5. SOLID WASTE SURCHARGE QUARTERLY REPORT

6. BUDGET AND FINANCE REPORTS THROUGH JUNE 30TH , 2010

7. MISCELLANEOUS - OLIVET FIREMEN'S FESTIVAL 7/31/10

CC: MUNICIPALITIES RECYCLING CENTERS LICENSED WASTE HAULERS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS JOHN FUENTES, CONTROLLER

EA TON COUNTY RESOURCE RECOVERY

·-RETHINKING OUR DEPENDENCE ON NA TURAL RESOURCES TODA Y BY REDUCING, REUSING & RECYCLING FOR A BETTER TOMORROW·••

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Eaton County Department of Resource Recovery 1045 Independence Blvd Charlotte MI 48813 Office: (517) 543·3686 Fax: (517) 543-8457 Email: recycle@eatoncounty.org

Designated Implementing Agency & Resource Recovery Department

July 14th , 2010

10:55A.M. Minutes

MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Art Luna, L. Daryl Baker, Glenn Freeman, Roger Harris, John Forell, Jeanne Pearl Wright, Carol Strachan

ALSO PRESENT: Joe Brehler, Board of Commissioners Chair; John Fuentes, County Controller; Lisa Lafferty, Resource Recovery Coordinator

June 9th , 2010 meeting minutes were reviewed. Commissioner Baker made a motion to approve the

minutes. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion. The motion carried.

Lisa Lafferty provided an update on department activities. Ms. Lafferty attended the Dimondale Farmer's Market on June 17, 2010. She hosted a booth on energy efficiency and provided shoppers with a free compact fluorescent light bulb and information on Resource Recovery events and programs.

e Ms. Lafferty reported that a new waste hauler was licensed in the County as part of a composting initiative for a grocery retailer in Charlotte. The company will provide biannual solid waste reports.

Ms. Lafferty gave an update on the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG). The 2nd quarter report has been submitted. Grant goals are 50% complete. The consultant is expected to provide recommendations in early August for energy efficiency upgrades to buildings in the County Governmental Complex. Ms. Lafferty and Physical Plant Director Steve Barnett recently toured the complex with the consultant to determine possible locations for the solar energy project. The County has requested a rendering based on the recommendations to assist in determining the location for the solar panels.

An update was provided on the Michigan Energy Efficiency Grant (MI EEG) project. Literature on energy efficiency has been made available at villages, townships & city offices, events, organizations, etc. Participants of the Household Hazardous Waste and electronics recycling events received the literature with appointment confirmation letters. A front-page advertisement on the subject of summertime energy saving tips was created and published by the Charlotte Shopping Guide.

Ms. Lafferty reported that nearly 43,000 pounds of tires were recycled during the June 12th Tire Recycling event. The quantity of tires recycled makes this one of the more successful Tire Recycling events.

Additional appointments were added to the July 16th household Hazardous Waste and ElectroniCs Recycling event schedule to accommodate residents interested in attending. The contractor approved seventy extra appointments and every appointment was filled. An update on the event will be provided during the next meeting.

EA TON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCE RECOVERY

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The effort to educate residents about safe disposal of pharmaceuticals is progressing. The Lansing State Journal highlighted local efforts in a recent article. In addition to accepting pharmaceuticals at Household Hazardous Waste events, Ms. Lafferty and Polly Brainerd, Truancy Prevention Program Coordinator from the Eaton Intermediate School District are coordinating special Medicine Take-Back events with two local hospitals. An update will be provided at the next meeting.

The Nike Corporation recently ended their partnership with the National Recycling Coalition. As a result, the Nike Reuse-A-Shoe program will no longer be available year-round. However, large-scale one-day events are possible. Ms. Lafferty and the Regional Recycling Coordinators involved with the Nike Reuse-A-Shoe program have compiled a list of alternatives for recycling athletic shoes to assist residents within the tri-county region.

Recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2011 Solid Waste Alternative Grant program were presented and discussed. Ms. Lafferty explained the criteria used to determine Department recommendations. A summary of those recommendations was provided. Commissioner Freeman made a motion to approve the Department recommendations at the levels requested. Commissioner Baker seconded the motion. The motion carried.

Solid Waste Ordinance Reports and Solid Waste remittances from licensed waste haulers are due July 15, 2010. A summary will be available during the next Public Works and Planning Committee meeting.

The June 2010 Budget and Finance Reports were distributed and reviewed.

The next Designated Implementing Agency meeting is set for 8:30 a.m. at the conclusion of the Public Works and Planning Committee meeting on Wednesday, August 11 th, 2011.

Ms. Lafferty will attend the Olivet Fireman's Festival on July 31 st, 2010. Information in Department e programs and events will be distributed as well as information on energy efficiency and compact fluorescen Ight bulbs.

EATON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCE RECOVERY

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eee Eaton County

Office of Resource Recovery Fund Balance Statement

For the Period Ended June 30, 2010

Amended YTD % Remaining Budget Budget Actual Used BUdget

Revenues Administrative

Resource Recovery Services 3,000,00 3,000,00 3,261,10 109% (261,10) Donations 300,00 300,00 0% 300,00 State Grant 1,478,56 0% (1,478,56) Transfers-In 0%

Total Administrative Revenues 3,300,00 3,300.00 4,739.66 144% (1,439.66) Operational Revenues

Waste Hauler Licenses 1,400.00 1,400.00 1,400.00 100% Solid Waste Surcharge 275,000.00 275,000.00 131,243.32 48% 143,756.68

Total Operational Revenues 276,400.00 276,400.00 132,643.32 48% 143,756.68 Total Revenues 279,700.00 279,700.00 137,382.98 49% 142,317.02

Expenditures Administrative

Personnel 85,189.00 85,189.00 59,261.62 70% 25,927.38 Supplies 1,650.00 1,650.00 1,457.10 88% 192.90 Other Services 11,712.00 11,712.00 8,531.53 73% 3,180.47 Capital Outlay 0% Transfers-Out 0%

Total Administrative Expenditures 98,551.00 98,551.00 69,250.25 70% 29,300.75 Operational Expenditures

County Projects - 09/10 63,700.00 63,700.00 20,818.14 33% 42,881.86 Local Grant Projects - 09/10 100,000.00 111,395.80 49,046.59 44% 62,349.21

Total Operational Expenditures 163,700.00 175,095.80 69,864.73 40% 105,231.07 Total Expenditures 262,251.00 273,646.80 139,114.98 51% 134,531.82

Available Resources from Adminstration (95,251.00) (95,251.00) (64,510.59) (30,740.41) Available Resources from Operations 112,700.00 101,304.20 62,778.59 38,525.61 Net Carryover 17,449.00 6,053.20 (1,732.00) 7,785.20

Beginning Fund Balance October 1, 2009 249,028.37 249,028.37 249,291.01 Projected Fund Balance September 30, 2010 266,477.37 255,081.57 247,55901

ARRA Energy Grant Report For the Period Ended June 30, 2010

Grant Revenue 420,000.00 . 420,000.00 0% 420,000.00

Expenditures Postage 1,000.00 1,000.00 0% 1,000.00 Printing 2,000.00 2,000.00 766.92 38% 1,233.08 Other Supplies 12,500.00 12,500.00 9,646.35 77% 2,853.65 Contractual Services 60,000.00 60,000.00 23,500.00 39% 36,500.00 Advertising 3,000.00 3,000.00 1,011.50 34% 1,988.50 EqUipment 341,500.00 341,500.00 0% 341,500.00

420,000.00 420,000.00 34,924.77 8% 385,075.23

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Amended Budget BUdget Less

Amendment Amended YTD ­ YTD Fund - 228 Department - 528 Adopted Budget s Budget Transactions Transactions % Used Summary of Proarams 529-874 - County Programs 52910-1 thru 52910-9

Roadside Cleanup 52910-0001 $2,200.00 $0.00 $2,200.00 $544.86 $1,655.14 24.8% Household Battery Collection 52910-0002 $20,000.00 $0.00 $20,000.00 $6,899.75 $13,100.25 34.5% Scrap Tire Col/ection 52910-0003 $6,000.00 $0.00 $6,000.00 $0.00 $6,000.00 0.0% Freon-Recovery proqram 52910-0004 $1,000.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 $540.00 $460.00 54.0% Household Hazardous Waste Collection 52910-00 $23,500.00 $0.00 $23,500.00 $6,632.65 $16,867.35 28.2% Education/Promotion Proarams 52910-0006 $2,000.00 $0.00 $2,000.00 $984.72 $1,015.28 49.2%

Electronic Recvclina 52910-0007 $3,000.00 $0.00 $3,000.00 $3,201.80 ($20180) 106.7% Book Recvclina 52910-0008 $1,000.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 $700.00 $300.00 70.0% Sharps Compliance Proaram 52910-0009 $5,000.00 $0.00 $5,000.00 $1,314.36 $3,685.64 26.3% Total $63,700.00 $0.00 $63,700.00 $20,818.14 $42,881.86 32.7%

530-875 - SWAG Programs 53010-1 thru 53010-0008 .

Bellevue/Olivet (0001) $8,000.00 $0.00 $8,000.00 $1,566.40 $6,433.60 19.6% CARA (0002) $27,000.00 $0.00 $27,000.00 $12,011.41 $14,988.59 44.5% Delta Twp - Recycling Center (0003) $15,000.00 $0.00 $15,000.00 $10,200.00 $4,800.00 68.0% City ofEaton Rapids (0004) $10,000.00 $0.00 $10,000.00 $8,184.00 $1,816.00 81.8% City of Grand Ledge - Recycling (0005) $19,000.00 $0.00 $19,000.00 $8,180.10 $10,819.90 43.1% Vil/aae of Mulliken (0006) $2,500.00 $0.00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $0.00 100.0% City of Potterville - Recyclina (0007) $7,500.00 $0.00 $7,500.00 $334.68 $7,165.32 4.5%

Sunfield Recvclina Center (0008) . $11,000.00 $11,395.80 $22,395.80 $6,070.00 $16,325.80 27.1% Total $100,000.00 $11,395.80 $111,395.80 $49,046.59 $62,349.21 44.0%

-- --~$163,700.00 $11,395.80 $175,095.80 $69,864.73 $105,231.07 39.9%

Eaton County Solid Waste Alternatives Grant Program Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Grant Requests and Department Recommendations

$8,000.00 ($7,000.00) ($0) ($1,000.00) ($0) ($0)

$7,484.00 ($3,224.00) ($1,200.00) ($1,560.00) ($1,000.00) ($500.00)

$6,984.00 ($3,224.00) ($1,200.00) ($1,560.00) ($1,000.00) ($0)

$27,000.00 ($19,00000) ($3,000.00) ($1.000.00) ($3,000.00) ($1,000.00)

$30,000.00 ($21,000.00) ($3,000.00) ($3,000.00) ($2,000.00) ($1,000.00)

$27,000.00 ($21,000.00) ($3,000.00) ($3,000.00) ($0) ($0)

$15,000.00 ($10,20000) ($2,750.00) ($2,000.00) ($50.00)

$23,050.00 ($18,000.00) ($3,000.00) ($2,000.00) ($50.00)

$22,050.00 ($18,000.00) ($3,000.00) ($1,000.00) ($50.00)

$28,000.00 ($28,000.00)

$28,000.00 ($28,000.00)

$10,000.00 ($9,000.00) $1,000.00

$13,000.00 ($11,000.00) $2,000.00

$13,000.00 ($11,000.00) $2,000.00

$19,000.00 ($12,00000) ($7,000.00) ($0) ($0)

$28,975.00 ($15,550.00) ($7,650.00) ($4,175.00) ($1,650.00)

$24,250.00 ($15,500.00) ($7,650.00) ($1,100.00) ($0)

$2,500.00 ($2,500.00) $0

$6,000.00 ($5,000.00) $1,000.00

$5,000.00 ($5,000.00) ($0)

$7,500.00 ($5,000.00) ($2,500.00) ($0)

$5,260.00 ($2,260.00) ($2,500.00) ($500.00)

$5,260.00 ($2,260.00) ($2,500.00) ($500.00)

$11,000.00 ($11,000.00) ($0) $0

$5,500.00 ($0) ($5,000.00) ($500.00)

$147,269.00 $137,044.00

7/13/2010

1­EATON COUNTY SOLID WASTE ALTERNATIVES GRANT PROGRAM

Summary and Recommendations Fiscal Year 2010·2011

All of the following summaries from the applicants are taken directly from the applications. None of wording, spelling or grammatical errors were corrected.

Village of Bellevue I Bellevue Township I City of Oliv~t I Walton Township

Summary from Applicant:

A cooperative recycling effort that began in November 2009 is being renewed in the southwest corner of Eaton County by four governmental entities, the City of Olivet, Bellevue Township, Village of Bellevue, and Walton Township. This cooperative effort was established to provide our community residents with a service that was unavailable at the time to most. The distant location of recyclin9 centers had hampered recycling efforts in this area due to the lack of convenience. It was our belief that the location of a proposed recycling drop off sit located in Walton Township, just off the expressway between the two population centers, Bellevue and Olivet, would be successful in its purpose. This purpose was and is to divert recyclable material away from landfills and to reuse. It was successful. Numerous positive comments have been received by participating members and base on comments received there was an increase in the number of community members recycling. A comment that I received was in re.gards to the good feeling a person received by being environmentally friendly and the impact that recycling had on reducing the amount of trash her household was generating. This reduction allowed her to save money on her trash service. It is our intention to continue this program in 2010/2011.

There will be no significant changes to the program in 2010/2011. The site will have two containers for recycling provided by Republic Waste Services. The first is an eight-yard container for paper including cardboard, books, magazines, and office paper. This container is picked up weekly. The second container is a 30-yard container for commingled glass, metal, and plastic. This container is sorted off site at a location in the Coldwater area. This container is picked up as needed.

The site has scheduled hours of operation on Wednesday mornings from 8:00 a.m. to 11 :00 a.m..and Wednesday afternoon/evenings from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The site is staffed during this time to ensure only appropriate items are dropped off and they are placed in the correct bin. The site staff also assists in the unloading of material. The senior population using the site has found this to be extremely helpful. To expand the service and reach our senior and housebound population unable to visit the site there has been cooperative efforts established with the local school systems to have students pick up recyclable material and transport it to the site. This allowed the program to overcome the issue of not being curbside pickup.

2010/2011 recycling projections are being based on 2009/2010 experiences to date. Based on current experiences, adjusting for modest program growth, our best estimate of the projected recycling totals is 100.9 tons of material being diverted from landfills. This total figure is based on estimates of 50.2 tons of paper, 8.9 tons of plastics, 24.2 tons of glass, and 17.6 tons of metal.

Marketing the program will remain a key component to the effort. Advertising will be done by placing notices in papers, placing information about the opportunity to recycle in local

anewsletters, working with the local school systems, web based social media, and word of ~outh" These efforts are being focused on feedback from the 2009/2010 marketing efforts.

With the kind support of Eaton County Resource Recovery and grant funding we will be able to continue this program. With the partnerships in place this program will reach a large section of Eaton County, serving a city, two townships, and a village.

Summary & Recommendations from the Department:

The Village of Bellevue, Bellevue Township, the City of Olivet and Walton Township will partner to recover 100.9 tons of ·material over the course of one year, an excellent return utilizing a small amount of funding. This is a grand example of a locally organized, team effort that has the potential to make a tremendous impact on recycling in southwest Eaton County.

This group of local governments will continue a composting program that recycled 375 tons of compost in 2009-2010.

The following figures were used to help determine grant funding for Fiscal Year 2010-2011. The Cost per Unit amount is based on funds REQUESTED.

u{ation Served Waste Generated 5,429 4,182 T

The Village of Bellevue plans to divert 2.41 % of the waste stream for the Calendar Year 2011 for the area served, which translates to 0.11 % of the entire County's residential waste generation.

~iversion Goal set for 2010-2011 - 100.9 T of recyclables. .

o $0

$1,200.00 $3,224.00

$6,984.00

$1,000.00 $1,560.00

240.00 $500.00

$7,484.00

$3,224.00

$1,560.00 $1,200.00

$1,000.00

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1_ Charlotte Area Recycling Authority

Summary from Applicant:

CARA exceeded the tonnage forecast from the previous grant period.

CARA arranged for the first transport of mixed colored glass to Holland mi.

Entrance drive widening is schedule during coming fiscal year.

Using Cara's own reserves, the purchase and installation of sixty inch vertical baler will occur. this year. This unit will be housed in it's own structure. A 30' yard ramp will also be purchased for loading bales into trailers. This will enable CARA to increase the return of it's products and reduce transportation expenses.

CARA will resume accepted plastics #3 through #7 when new baler is operational. Baled miscellaneous plastics will be transported to MSU recycling per agreement with their management.

Director has agreed to make recycling presentation to the Amish community at their request, Place and time has yet to be determined.

Summary & Recommendations from the Department:

CARA continues to exceed expectations by steadily increasing quantities of materials recovered each year. The drive-through format is a tremendous help to those who need extra help in sorting or carrying their recyclables. CARA is the only recycling center in Eaton County to accept all types of plastics and all types of glass making them the preferred site for residents.

.Site improvements include a driveway expansion, large bailer and trailer reduction. Education is not recommended for funding as the intention is to pay for employee forklift certifications and not for the education of residents.

The following figures were used to help determine grant funding for Fiscal Year 2010-2011. The Cost per Unit amount is based on funds REQUESTED.

Waste Generated Ree 6,952 T

CARA plans to divert 9.35% from the waste stream in Calendar Year 2011for the area served, which translates to 0.85% of the entire County's residential waste generation. Diversion Goal set for 2010-2011 - 650.0 T of recyclables.

$0 $0

3000,00

$3,000.00 $21,000.00

$27,000.00

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e:>elta Charter Township

Summary from Applicant: Delta Township offers recycling to all area residents three days per week; Tuesdays from 8:00am-2:00pm, Wednesdays from 2:()Opm-8pm and Saturdays from 9:00am-2:00pm. During these hours individuals are able to recycle the following items: glass, plastic (water bottles, colored plastic bottles, PETE), paper (mixed colored, white office, newspapers, magazines, catalogues, brown paper bags, corrugated cardboard, phone books), boxboard, wire and fencing, tin, aluminum, metals, polystyrene, CFL bulbs, household batteries, cell phones and cooking oil. Mr. Eure, also known as "The Bike Man" collects bicycles to

. recycle back into the community.. Lastly, Delta provides yard waste disposal from April through November. Added collections include printer and ink cartridges.

Delta offers five special programs each year, Greener Delta, De-junking, De-leafing, Fall Freon Collection and Holiday Tree Disposal.

The Holiday Tree drop off is available from December 26 through January 31 st . Annually, over

1200 trees are chipped and then utilized for various landscaping projects throughout the Township ,

Greener Delta is held each April around Earth Day. The event is one-day, bringing together exhibitors, demonstrators, speakers and student projects. Any and all individuals are welcome to attend free of charge. Greener Delta 2010 had approximately 2,000 visitors and changed venye to the LeC West Campus to offer more to attendees.

A>uringMay, the three day De-junking program provides residents the opportunity to dispose of ~gular recycling materials as well as a myriad of other items. For example, refrigerators,

freezers, dehumidifiers, propane tanks, Freon, clothing, furniture, toys, exercise equipment and many others. Every effort is made to have charitable organizations on hand during this event so items able to be utilized are placed back into the community.

In September of each year, the Township provides a Freon Collection. Residents of Delta can dispose of Freon containing appliances at no cost.

During October/November Delta provides a De-leafing program, where area residents are permitted to bring an unlimited amount of yard waste to the recycling center at no charge. This event is adjusted whenever possible to provide residents more flexibility in working with Mother Nature.

Delta produces 12 monthly leaflets each year promoting the recycling center and area collection events. Approximately 12,000 copies are required annually to meet the distribution level of the leaflets. Additionally, Delta distributes a brochure on the recycling facility to all new registered voters in the Township prOViding information on accepted items, hours, etc.

Lastly, in conjunction with Eaton County Department of Resource Recovery, Delta promotes various programs in the area for example: book recycling, electronics recycling, household hazardous waste collection, scrap tire collection, mercury thermometer exchange, cellular phone disposal and household battery collection.

ummary & Recommendations from the Department: Delta Township continues to show ccess in meeting and exceeding diversion goals.

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The following figures were used to help determine grant funding for Fiscal Year 2010-2011. The Cost per Unit amount is based on funds REQUESTED.

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Pooulation Served I Waste Generated I Recvclina (10J . Cost oer Unit 31,100 I 23,955 T I 557T $41.38ff

Delta Township plans to divert 2.30% of the waste stream in Calendar Year 2011for the area served with this program. which translates to 0.70% of the entire County's residential waste generation. Diversion goals set for 2009-10 - 550.0 T of recyclables.

$18.000.00 $1,000.0

$1,000.00 50.00

$20,050.00

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_Village of Dimondale*

·submitted for Village of Dimondale, City of Potterville, Village of Vermontville, Village of Mulliken and Windsor Charter Township

Fifteen years ago, the Village of Dimondale, City of Potterville and Village of Vermntville secured a Solid Waste Alternatives Grant through Eaton County for the purchase of a wood chipper. The three communities proceeded with the development of an Operational Agreement; a Training Guide; and procedures for documenting usage, tracking diversion and invoicing. This program has worked successfully since 1995 and has fostered a cooperative relationship between the communities that extends beyond the sharing of equipment.

At this time, we request support for replacement of this critical piece of equipment. Experience has shown that joint ownership of a wood chipper is very manageable for communities of our size. The shared nature of this arrangement creates access to equipment that we could not afford to own individually. This access allows us to prOVide expanded services and efficient emergency response to our residents. The Village of Dimondale currently offers curbside collection of brush and branches three times a year. Wood chips are free to area residents and also used for various purposes on public lands. This extremely popular service would not be economically feasible without the availability of the machinery to perform it.

During the term of this contract, the equipment has been made available to other county entities, such as the Village of Mulliken and the Eaton County Parks and Recreation Department, per the terms of the agreement. We believe our proven track record of cooperation

and the nature of the equipment involved make it possible to expand the list of participating ~unicipalities. This new request represents the Village of Mulliken and Windsor Charter

Township in addition to the three original partners. Dimondale has administered and overseen the agreement and associated operations (maintenance, record keeping and billing) since 1995 and plans to continue this role going forward.

Dimondale, Potterville and Vermontville have used the chipper responsibly and maintained it well over the years. The request for replacement is being considered at this time because the condition of the equipment makes the trade-in value measurable. The cost of the desired model is considerable and the participating municipalities have some available funds accumulated

. toward the purchase as well. If the grant funds requested exceed what is practical in a single year, we could consider reimbursement over two years to complete the funding package.

We believe this proposal reflects the purpose of the grant program - "long term viability for resource recovery activities" - and we think the diversion history demonstrates our ability to meet the expectation of grantees. We have greatly appreciated Eaton County's generous donation to our communities and their Willingness to risk a significant amount of funding on our innovative, but untested, proposal 15 years ago. We appreciate now your consideration of this request to help us continue our cooperative relationship; our successfUl, established services; and, most importantly, our ability to responsibly mange a portion of the waste stream.

Summary & Recommendations from the Department: The Village of Dimondale..... This is a fine example of a program that utilizes less funding and produces excellent results.

• he following figures wereused to help determine grant funding for Fiscal Year 2010-2011. The Wost per Unit amount is based on funds REQUESTED.

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4,082 T Waste Generated

5,300 ulation Served

Village of Dimondale plans to divert 2.69% from the waste stream in Calendar Year 2011for the area served, which translates to 0.13% of the entire County's residential waste generation. Diversion Goal set for 2010-2011 - 105T of COMPOST.

$28,000.00 $28, 00.00

*Cost calculated to reflect an estimated 15 year use of the new chipper.

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eity of Eaton Rapids

Summary from Applicant: Recycling Center - In 2002, the City of Eaton Rapids joined with Meridian Magnesium Products of America, Inc. to provide Community Recycling to the Eaton Rapids Area. A site at the Public Service Department complex was chosen and containers ordered. This site has been upgraded with concrete pads and lighting using this grant and local funds.

With the help of Eaton County Resource Recovery Department the program has diverted thousands of cubic yards of materials out of the landfills. Our Recycling project provides recycling of newspaper, clear glass, #2 plastic, milk jugs, tin and aluminum cans. The site is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and serves the entire Eaton Rapids Area, including Hamlin and Eaton Rapids Townships.

After two very successful Earth Day Celebrations with the Eaton Rapids Public Schools we have seen an increase in recycling among our students and started a program within the schools.

The $1,250 average monthly cost comes to $17,448 annually, recycling approximately 125 tons of materials. This cost has risen over the last couple of years with the closing of the Dimondale Recycling Center and will continue to rise as more residents realize it is available.

In addition to the 88.27 tons recycled at the center last year, the City of Eaton Rapids recycled 20 tons of office paper and corrugated cardboard.

mmary & Recommendations from the Department: The City of Eaton Rapids Recycling 'rogram has experienced growth since the closing of the Dimondale Recycling Center.

Diversion data dictates an increase from 211T in 2006 to 308T in 2008.

The following figures were used to help determine grant funding for Fiscal Year 2010-2011. The Cost per Unit amount is based on funds REQUESTED.

ulation Served Waste Generated 5,300 4,082 T

City of Eaton Rapids plans to divert 2.65% from the waste stream in Calendar Year 2011for the area served, which translates to 0.15% of the entire County's residential waste generation. Diversion Goal set for 2010-2011 - 110 T of recyclables.

$11,000.00 2.000.00

$13,000,00

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City of Grand Ledge

Summary from Applicant:

The City of Grand Ledge continues to provide recycling opportunities to it's residents and the attached 2010-2011 Solid Waste Alternatives Grant will allow those opportunities to continue. Due to steadily increasing usage of the City's Recycling Center, an 11 % increase in tons of recyclable materials diverted from the waste stream is projected.

The City's Recycling Center provides a drop off location for all City of Grand Ledge, Oneida Township and Eaton County residents. The Center has expanded the hours of operation in the last year and is now open to the public seven days per week, 24 hours per day for drop-off of common recyclable materials, Previously, it was open to the public on week-days from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and on Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. A part-time City employee is in attendance to staff the Center on Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and on Wednesdays from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and is available to assist residents with sorting and unloading of recyclable items and to check-in polystyrene, household batteries, and compact fluorescent light bulbs. During the remainder of the operating hours the Center is self-serve. The Center accepts #1 and #2 HOPE plastic, clear and brown glass bottles, cardboard, tin cans, newspaper, office paper, and junk mail. Polystyrene items, household batteries, and compact fluorescent light bulbs are also accepted during the times that an attendant is present. A grease container is available for collection of cooking oil and grease. A regular full-time City employee provides day-to-day clean up for those items which get blown out or dropped from the containers, and yard maintenance which includes grass mowing, snow plowing, and general site maintenance.

The City continues to provide annual Christmas tree and fall leaf pick up, and access to composted leaves and yard waste at no cost to City of Grand Ledge and Oneida Township residents. These services are offered to our residents with no grant assistance.

It is our goal to provide convenient access to recycling opportunities in order to provide for more efficient use of scarce resources by the public and, with your support, we will continue to do so. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this application, please do not hesitate to contact me at 517-627-2144. Thank you in advance for your consideration,

Summary & Recommendations from the Department: Diversion data for the City of Grand Ledge Recycling Center dictates an increase in materials accepted for the second year in a row since 2004. The City of Grand Ledge 'has partnered with the Department on a number of year­round programs including Battery &Cell Phone collection, Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb Recovery and Cooking Oil Recovery.

The following figures were used to help determine grant funding for Fiscal Year 2010-2011. The Cost per Unit amount is based on funds REQUESTED.

ulation Served Waste Generated 11,727 9,032 T

The City of Grand Ledge plans to divert 2.68% from the waste stream for the Calendar Year 2011for the area served which translates to 0.29% of the entire County's residential waste generation. Diversion Goal set for 2010-2011 - 242.5 T of recyclables.

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Village of Mulliken

Summary from Applicant:

The Village of Mulliken would like to add on to the concrete pads existing adjacent to our Recycle Barn- This area is used for loading recycle materials onto trucks. .

The remaining unfinished drive is dirt and becomes muddy and full of holes. Concreting this remaining area would greatly improve the loading area. We always appreciate your consideration. Please see attached bid.

Summary & Recommendations from the Department:

The Village of Mulliken diverts between 100 to 170 tons of recyclables from the waste stream. The Village of Mulliken partners with the Department by acting as a collection point for batteries, cell phones and mercury thermometers

ulation Served Waste Generated Ree 554 426 T

The Village of Mulliken plans to divert 9.2% from the waste stream for the Calendar Year 2011 for the area served which translates to 0.04% of the entire County's residential waste generation. Diversion Goal set for 2010-2011 - 39.1 T of recyclables.

*Applicant purchased forklift charger in February of 2010.

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'e City of Potterville

Summary from Applicant:

The City of Potterville is committed to continuation of its resource recovery recycling project . which began in the community in 2009/2010 fiscal year promoting a clean environment through its 24 hour-7days a week recycling site at our Lake Alliance Park and our second annual "Dump Your Junk and Recycle" in July. Not only have these two projects promoted reduction of solid waste but has help earn monies to purchase nine (9) benches and a new dock with recyclable material as well as three (3) doggie receptacles. Not only have we been able to utilize our recycling site but have a designated web site promoting clean earth and recycling and were able to get the community involved in recycling and clean up on Earth Day in April of this year. The city would like to expand and promote recycling by continuing to develop and promote our web sites, create and pass out brochures and offer educational workshops to our staff, citizens, schools children at elementary and middle school levels and at the local library, promotion and education of how we can clean up our community, local parks and natural environment and habitat that surrounds us through reduction of solid waste and alternatives via recycling.

In recent months the City has been able to reduce the blight violations and many residents are beginning to inform others of our recycling center and activities we do to promote "green environment". The City will continue taking proactive steps to reduce waste and find alternatives by proposing to 1) inform the community via educational materials about recycling and products made from recyclables by website, brochures, workshops, newsletters, and visiting local schools 2) Offer the same opportunities in 2010 and 2011 regarding the recycling center in Potterville at Lake Alliance, 3) Dump Your Junk & Recycle Day. These programs are a e part of the City's five year project plan and will conduct a survey to implement other solid waste programs. The recycling program enforced collects paper plastics, etc. on an ongoing basis. The annual clean up day collects items such as refrigerators, steel, rubber, plastic, microwaves, etc. to take to the salvage yard and scraped for re-use and will in turn use the funds collected for environmental improvements within City government such as purchased or repairing reduction equipment and installation, hauling equipment, developing and printing and distribution of educational materials to businesses: schools, and outreach communities., holding forums, and will make every effort to purchase bio degradable supplies, materials, etc. In addition, the City has a recycling program twice a year to collect branches and brush where we chip and reuse the material for the four parks, and landscaping and would like to continue the program since the early 90's. We still continue to use our composite site for leaves and would like to begin to relocate or re-use that material. Last year we used recyclable materials for sidewalks, decks, and benches and it's the City's intention to continue using this company for al our sidewalk repairs and infrastructure improvements.

1) Continue to educate staff in order to utilize as mentors in aiding and assisting other cities within the tri-county area for promoting and implementing a solid waste program in their community. Begin an outreach/network program to other municipalities and visit local schools which support and will implement a clean environment program.

'.Finally, the City will work toward excellence when it comes to commitment in production change that decreases the amount of waste generated and fully supports programs that educate children and adults in changing their life styles in order to have better environmental surroundings inclUding air quality, richer soil, cleaner waters, and a cleaner place to live for not only themselves but future generations. With the support of the Eaton County Department of

rA Resource Recovery and the grant funds the City will be able to move in the right direction for the recycling program.

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Summary & Recommendations from the Department:

The following figures were used to help determine grant funding for Fiscal Year 2010-2011. the Cost per Unit amount is based on funds REQUESTED.

ulation Served Waste Generated 2,170 1,668 T

The City of Potterville plans to divert 6.47% from the waste stream for the Calendar Year 2011for the area served. This translates to 0.13 % of the entire County's residential waste generation. Diversion Goal set for 2010-2011 - 250.0 T.

$5260.00

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/e Sunfield Township

Summary from Applicant:

We have a new sign out front of center.

Summary & Recommendations from the Department: Sunfield Township diverted 143 tons of materials in 2008. This year, the grant proposal from Sunfield Township indicates the need for an addition to their recycling center to accommodate the future endeavor ofcollecting electronics. Sunfield Township strives to provide recycling opportunities for the area, and therefore, the Department recommends funding this project.

The following figures were used to help determine grant funding for Fiscal Year 2010-2011. The Cost per Unit amount is based on funds REQUESTED.

Waste Generated Rec 1780 T

Sunfield Township plans to divert 5.96% from the waste stream for the Calendar Year 2011for the area served. This translates to 0.13 % of the entire County's residential waste generation. Diversion Goal set for 2010-2011 - 106.0 T.

'"e $0 $5000.00

$500.00 $5,500.00

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