Bills-and-GL-Report---June-26-2023 (georgetown-mi.gov)

Bills-and-GL-Report---July-10-2023 (georgetown-mi.gov)

Motion: To recommend to the Township Board to approve scheduling the following budget meetings:

1. August 7, 2023 - Present a draft budget to the Finance Committee.
2. August 14, 2023 - Present a draft budget to the Township Board.
3. September 11, 2023 - Tentatively adopt the budget and schedule a public hearing for September 25, 2023.
4. September 25, 2023 - Hold the public hearing and consideration of the adoption of the budget.

Motion: To approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-05, Sidewalk Revision Ordinance, as recommended by the Finance Committee:

ORDINANCE NO.  2023-05

SIDEWALK REVISION ORDINANCE

An ordinance to amend Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances of the Charter Township of Georgetown, Michigan.

THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF GEORGETOWN ORDAINS:

ARTICLE 1.  Amendment.  That Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances, Charter Township of Georgetown, Michigan, is hereby amended to read as follows: 

Sec 10-213 Required Sidewalk Installation And Construction

1. Sidewalks shall be required installed, constructed and maintained adjacent to all paved streets in all new developments and projects (and shall be installed or paid for by the developer or land owner) as follows: 
   1. All new plats and subdivisions. 
   2. All new site condominium and other condominium projects or developments. 
   3. Any new commercial, industrial, business or office use or development and for which a zoning site plan approval is required. 
   4. Any expansion of or addition to the development or project specified in subsection (1), (2) or (3) above. 

ARTICLE 2. Severability. In the event that any one or more sections, provisions, phrases, or words of this Ordinance shall be found to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity or the enforceability of the remaining sections, provisions, phrases, or other words of this Ordinance. 

ARTICLE 3. Except as specified above, the balance of the Code of Ordinances, Charter Township of Georgetown, Michigan, as amended, shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. 

ARTICLE 4. Effective Date. The provisions of this Ordinance shall take effect upon the expiration of thirty (30) days from the date of publication after adoption of this Ordinance or a summary of its provisions in accordance with the law.

Motion:  To approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-07, Fireworks Revision Ordinance, to be consistent with the Michigan State Law, as recommended by the Finance Committee:

ORDINANCE NO.  2023-07

FIREWORKS REVISION ORDINANCE

An ordinance to amend Chapter 38 of the Code of Ordinances of the Charter Township of Georgetown, Michigan.

THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF GEORGETOWN ORDAINS:

Sec 38-6 Fireworks

2. Ignition, discharge or use of consumer fireworks. No person within the township shall ignite, discharge, or use consumer fireworks, as defined in the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act (MCL 28.451 et es.); on any day other than the following days:
   (a) December 31, after 11:00 a.m. and until 1:00 a.m. on January 1.
   (b) On Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding Memorial Day after 11:00 a.m. and until 11:45 p.m. on each of those days.
   (c) On June 29 to July 4, after 11:00 a.m. and until 11:45 p.m. on each of those days.
   (d) On July 5, if July 5 is a Friday or Saturday, after 11:00 a.m. and until 11:45 p.m.
   (e) On Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding Labor Day, after 11:00 a.m. and  until 11:45 p.m. on each of those days.

ARTICLE 2. Severability. In the event that any one or more sections, provisions, phrases, or words of this Ordinance shall be found to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity or the enforceability of the remaining sections, provisions, phrases, or other words of this Ordinance. 

ARTICLE 3. Except as specified above, the balance of the Code of Ordinances, Charter Township of Georgetown, Michigan, as amended, shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. 

ARTICLE 4. Effective Date. The provisions of this Ordinance shall take effect upon the expiration of thirty (30) days from the date of publication after adoption of this Ordinance or a summary of its provisions in accordance with the law. 

Motion:  To approve the sidewalk waiver along 4th Ave. as requested, as recommended by the Utilities Committee.

Motion: To approve the installation of a Ballot Drop Box by Lakewood Construction for $11,983 and Cameras by Grand Valley Automation for $10,066  at Fire Stations #1 and #3 as required by law, as recommended by the Utilities Committee.

Motion: To approve the contract with Jeff Howlett for the third level of engagement for $2,600, as recommended by the Services Committee.