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YORK CHARTER TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS
The September 10, 2024, Regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall by Supervisor Tellas. Six Board members present, one absent. One public comment heard; no written petitions submitted. Regular agenda approved as amended.
Unfinished Business: None.
New Business: FY 23-24 audit accepted. Purchase of control panel/transfer switch for Mooreville pump station generator approved; Purchase of new generator for the Mooreville pump station approved. Approved publication of record changing to The Sun Times. Approved amending the General Fee Schedule to reflect download/copy of tax roll is now $75 and NSF check fee is now $35.
Public Comments: One heard. Adjourned at 7:56 p.m. Complete minutes at York Township Hall & www.twp-york.org. Next Regular meeting October 8, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
Kayleigh Zupi, Clerk
Chuck Tellas, Supervisor
YORK CHARTER TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS
The August 13, 2024, Regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall by Supervisor Tellas. Six Board members present, one absent. One public comment heard; no written petitions submitted. Regular agenda approved as amended.
Unfinished Business: None.
New Business: Resolution #2024-11, Approving Decommissioning Agreement with White Tail Solar adopted. Estimate to replace urinal in public men’s lavatory approved. Estimate for Trail Scoping for Non-Motorized Trail Phase 1B approved. Kayleigh Zupi was appointed as Board Liaison to the Parks & Recreation Committee. Grant writing proposal from Stantec for Non-Motorized Trail approved. The Board did not approve the preparation of a resolution lifting the No-Truck limitation on Moon Rd between Saline-Milan Rd and Willis Rd.
Public Comments: None heard. Adjourned at 8:08 p.m. Complete minutes at York Township Hall & www.twp-york.org. Next Regular meeting September 10, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
Kayleigh Zupi, Clerk
Chuck Tellas, Supervisor
YORK CHARTER TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS
The July 9, 2024, Regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall by Supervisor Tellas. Six Board members present, one seat vacant. Several public comments heard; no written petitions submitted. Regular agenda approved as amended.
Unfinished Business: None.
New Business: Resolution #2024-10, Resolution Approving White Tail Solar Decommissioning Agreement adopted. Bill Cook appointed to the Board of Trustees and as Board Representative to the Non-Motorized Transportation Committee, both terms expiring November 20, 2024. Crystal Thrall appointed to the Parks & Recreation Committee, term expiring March 31, 2027. Derek Stern appointed to the Non-Motorized Transportation Committee, term expiring March 31, 2025. Approved increasing water and sewer rates for the North Utility District, effective September 1, 2024.
Public Comments: Several heard. Adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Complete minutes at York Township Hall & www.twp-york.org. Next Regular meeting August 13, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
Kayleigh Zupi, Clerk
Chuck Tellas, Supervisor
YORK TOWNSHIP – NOTICE OF VOTER REGISTRATION FOR AUGUST 6 ELECTION
TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF YORK TOWNSHIP:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of York Township who is not already registered may register to vote at the office of the York Township Clerk, the office of the Washtenaw County Clerk, any Michigan Secretary of State branch office, or online at www.mi.gov/vote. Registration forms may also be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the Township Clerk.
The last day to register by mail or online to be eligible to vote in the August 6, 2024, State Primary Election is July 22, 2024.
After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector of York Township may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.497) at the York Township Clerk’s Office, located at 11560 Stony Creek Rd, Milan, MI 48160 at the following times:
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- Regular Business hours: Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
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- Friday, August 2 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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- Saturday, August 3 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
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- Monday, August 5 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
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- Election Day, Tuesday, August 6 from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that York Township residents will be voting on the following offices: Nominees for the Democratic and Republican Parties for: U.S. Senator; Representative in Congress 6th District; Representative in State Legislature 31st or 33rd District; Washtenaw County Offices of Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk/Register of Deeds, Treasurer, Water Resources Commissioner, County Commissioner 3rd District; York Township Offices of Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, Trustees; Delegates to County Convention; Washtenaw County Proposal A, Proposal B, and Proposal C, and York Township Proposition for Police and Fire Public Safety Millage Renewal.
An official list of candidates and text of these proposals can be found at mi.gov/vote or in person at the York Township Hall. A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote.
Persons needing accommodation should contact the Clerk’s office at 734-439-8842 ext. 204.
York Township Clerk
Kayleigh Zupi
NOTICE OF ELECTION
YORK TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN
AUGUST 6, 2024, PRIMARY ELECTION
To the qualified electors of York Township:
Notice is hereby given that a primary election will be held in York Township on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the following locations (all accessible for voters with disabilities):
YORK TOWNSHIP:
Precinct 1 – York Baptist Church Activity Center, 11220 Stony Creek Rd., Milan, MI 48160
Precinct 2 – York Baptist Church Activity Center, 11220 Stony Creek Rd., Milan, MI 48160
For the purposes of nominating a candidate to the following offices:
United States Senator, Rep. in Congress, 6th District, Rep. in State Legislature: 31st or 33rd District, Prosecuting Attorney, County Sheriff, County Clerk/Register of Deeds, County Treasurer, County Water Resources Commissioner, County Commissioner 3rd District, York Township Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, Trustees, and for the purposes of electing Precinct Delegates.
And the following Proposals:
WASHTENAW COUNTY PROPOSAL A
THIS PROPOSAL WILL AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY OF WASHTENAW TO LEVY 0.5000 MILL FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDING TO MAINTAIN, CONSTRUCT, RESURFACE, RECONSTRUCT OR PRESERVE ROADS, BIKE LANES, STREETS AND PATHS. OF THE 0.5000 MILL, 0.4950 REPRESENTS A RENEWAL OF THE 0.5000 AUTHORIZATION APPROVED BY THE ELECTORS IN 2020, WHICH WILL EXPIRE WITH THE 2023 TAX LEVY, AND 0.005 REPRESENTS A RESTORATION OF THAT PORTION OF THE SAME AUTHORIZATION WHICH HAS BEEN REDUCED BY APPLICATION OF THE HEADLEE AMENDMENT. “Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be imposed on taxable property in the County of Washtenaw be increased by 0.500 mill ($0.50 per thousand dollars of taxable value) of the taxable value for a period of four (4) years, 2024 to 2027, inclusive, as a renewal of that portion of a 0.5000 mill authorization previously approved by electors in 2020 as reduced by operation of the Headlee amendment, which was 0.005 mill in 2023, plus new additional millage representing a restoration of the amount equal to the amount reduced by operation of the Headlee amendment, which was 0.005 mill in 2023, to provide funding to the Washtenaw County Road Commission, Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission, and the various cities, villages, and townships of Washtenaw County to maintain, construct, resurface, reconstruct or preserve roads, bike lanes, streets and paths in Washtenaw County? If approved and levied in full, this millage will raise an estimated $10,986,947 when first levied in 2024.
WASHTENAW COUNTY PROPOSAL B
THIS PROPOSAL WILL AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY OF WASHTENAW TO LEVY 0.02 MILLS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDING FOR THE WASHTENAW COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT. OF THE 0.02 MILL, 0.0197 REPRESENTS A RENEWAL OF THE 0.02 MILL AUTHORIZATION APPROVED BY THE ELECTORS IN 2020, WHICH WILL EXPIRE WITH THE 2025 LEVY AND 0.0003 MILL REPRESENTS A RESTORATION OF THAT PORTION OF THE SAME AUTHORIZATION WHICH HAS BEEN REDUCED BY APPLICATION OF THE HEADLEE AMENDMENT. “Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be imposed on taxable property in the County of Washtenaw, Michigan, be increased by 0.020 mills ($0.02 per thousand dollars of taxable value) of the taxable value for a period of six (6) years, 2026 through 2031, inclusive, as a renewal of that portion of a 0.020 mill authorization previously authorized by the electors in 2020 as reduced by the operation of the Headlee amendment, which was 0.0197 mill in 2023, plus new additional millage representing a restoration of the amount equal to the amount reduced by operation of the Headlee amendment, which was 0.0003 mills in 2023, to provide funds to Washtenaw County for the sole purpose of funding the operation of the Washtenaw County Conservation District, including programs to assist residents in the protection of surface and groundwater quality, increasing wildlife habitat, woodlot management, reforestation and tree planting, invasive species removal and soil erosion reduction, and providing conservation resources, education and assistance to residents, and strengthening the local food system by promoting sustainable agricultural practices throughout the County of Washtenaw.? If approved and levied in full, this millage will raise an estimated $449,818 when first levied in 2026.”
WASHTENAW COUNTY PROPOSAL C
THIS PROPOSAL WILL AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY OF WASHTENAW TO LEVY 0.2500 MILLS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING, DEVELOPING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING PARK LANDS AND RECREATION
FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF WASHTENAW COUNTY CITIZENS. OF THE 0.2500 MILLS, 0.2387 MILLS REPRESENTS A RENEWAL OF THE 0.2500 MILL AUTHORIZATION APPROVED BY THE ELECTORS IN 2014 WHICH WILL EXPIRE WITH THE 2026 TAX LEVY AND 0.0113 MILLS REPRESENTS A RESTORATION OF THAT PORTION OF THE SAME AUTHORIZATION WHICH HAS BEEN REDUCED BY APPLICATION OF THE HEADLEE AMENDMENT. “Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be imposed each year for all purposes on taxable property in Washtenaw County, Michigan be increased by 0.2500 mills ($0.25 per thousand dollars of taxable value) for a period of ten (10) years, 2027 to 2036 inclusive, as a renewal of the 0.2387 mills previously authorized by the electors which expires with the 2026 tax levy as reduced by the operation of the Headlee amendment, plus additional new millage representing a restoration of the amount equal to the amount reduced by the operation of the Headlee amendment, which was 0.0113 mills in 2023, for the purposes of acquiring, developing, operating, and maintaining park lands and recreational facilities for County citizens? If approved and levied in full, this millage will raise an estimated $5,686,962 when first levied in 2027.”
Charter Township of York Proposition for Police and Fire Public Safety Millage Renewal
Shall the expired previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in York Charter Township, of 1.4426 mills ($1.4426 mills per $1,000 of taxable value), reduced to 1.4101 mills ($1.4101 per $1,000 of taxable value) by the required millage rollbacks, be renewed at 1.4101 mills ($1.4101 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for 5 years from 2024 through 2028, inclusive, for public safety police and fire protection services in the Township, which millage renewal rate will raise an estimated $859,682.21 in the first year of levy?
Sample ballots are available at the York Township Offices located at 11560 Stony Creek Rd., Milan, MI 48160. Sample ballots can also be found at www.mi.gov/vote or at https://www.washtenaw.org/304/Elections.
Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the local clerk to obtain an application for an absent voter ballot.
To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the township clerk in advance of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities.
YORK CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE
July 16, 2024
The York Township Board of Review will meet at York Township Hall, 11560 Stony Creek Rd., Milan, MI, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
This meeting is for the correction of mutual mistakes of fact, clerical errors, and hearing of some exemption petitions.
Assessor, Christopher Coucke
(734) 439-8842, ext. 206
NOTICE: YORK CHARTER TOWNSHIP
PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the Tues., August 6, 2024, Primary Election has been scheduled for Tues., July 9, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. at the York Township Hall, 11560 Stony Creek Road, Milan, MI.
The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the program and computers being used to tabulate the results of the Election count the votes in the manner prescribed by law.
Kayleigh Zupi, Clerk
York Charter Township
Published: July 3, 2024
YORK TOWNSHIP JUNE 11, 2024
YORK CHARTER TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS
The June 11, 2024, Regular meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. at the Township Hall by Supervisor Tellas. Five Board members present, two absent. No public comments; no written petitions submitted. Regular agenda approved as amended.
Unfinished Business: Resolution #2024-09, Resolution to Establish Social Media Posting Policy adopted. Short term rental ordinance discussion held.
New Business: Regretfully accepted Derek Stern’s resignation from the York Township Board of Trustees.
Public Comments: Several heard. Adjourned at 7:48 p.m. Complete minutes at York Township Hall & www.twp-york.org. Next Regular meeting July 9, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
Kayleigh Zupi, Clerk
Chuck Tellas, Supervisor
YORK TOWNSHIP MAY 14, 2024
YORK CHARTER TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS
The May 14, 2024, Regular meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. at the Township Hall by Supervisor Tellas. Six Board members present, one absent. Several public comments heard; no written petitions submitted. Regular agenda approved as amended.
Unfinished Business: Social media policy acknowledged.
New Business: Res. 2024-07, to Amend Res.#2024-04, Amending Res. 2023-03, as amended, that established a General Appropriations Act for FY 23/24 adopted. Res. 2024-08, Resolution to Provide Limited Subdivision Road Improvement Assistance adopted. Second Agreement and Fourth Agreement with WCRC approved. Connecting Communities Grant Agreement with Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission approved. Request for fire run fee to be waived denied. Appointments made to Non-Motorized Transportation Committee, Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Parks & Recreation Committee, and Construction Board of Appeals. SQL and operating system upgrade approved. Expense for keyless entry for township hall doors approved.
Public Comments: Several heard. Adjourned at 8:56 p.m. Complete minutes at York Township Hall & www.twp-york.org. Next Regular meeting June 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
Kayleigh Zupi, Clerk
Chuck Tellas, Supervisor
YORK TOWNSHIP APRIL 9, 2024
YORK CHARTER TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS
The April 9, 2024, Regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall by Supervisor Tellas. Six Board members present, one absent. One public comment heard; no written petitions submitted. Regular agenda approved.
Unfinished Business: Res. 2024-06, Resolution to Authorize ACH Transactions for Vendors, adopted. Discussions held on social media policy, recording secretary position, and public safety millage proposal.
New Business: Temporary structure permit for 4580 Burton conditionally approved. Restated agreement for SAFD agreement approved. MAFD percentages, operating and capital improvement budgets for FY 24-25 approved. Agreement with WCRC for Warner Rd Culvert approved. Request to waive MAFD fire run invoice denied. Motion to change publication of record from Mlive to Ann Arbor Independent approved. Discussions regarding township manager, zoning code enforcement, and interlocal agreement for building services with the City of Milan were held.
Public Comments: None. Adjourned at 8:28 p.m. Complete minutes at York Township Hall & www.twp-york.org. Next Regular meeting May 14, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
Kayleigh Zupi, Clerk
Chuck Tellas, Supervisor