HomeMy Public PortalAbout06142021 Agenda PacketCOOPER CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD
1590 West D Ave, Kalamazoo MI 49009
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June 14, 2021
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A G E N D A
1. Call to Order
2. Individual Statement by each board member that is attending virtually…stating their name, that
they are attending the meeting virtually and from what city/state they are attending, per MCL
15.263(2)(a)(ii).
3. Approval of Consent Agenda (Roll Call Vote):
a) Board Meeting Minutes of May 10, 2021
b) Receipts and Disbursements Report
4. Additions or deletions to agenda, approval of agenda (Roll Call Vote).
5. Citizens Comments on Non-Agenda Items.
THE BOARD WELCOMES CITIZENS’ COMMENTS. ANYONE WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD SHOULD STATE THEIR NAME, ADDRESS, AND
LIMIT THEIR COMMETNS TO THREE MINUTES.
6. Fire Department Reports (Roll Call Vote).
• Chiefs Report and Stats Reports
• Assistant Chiefs Reports
7. Cripps Excavating, Inc Invoice for Approval (Roll Call Vote).
8. MTA Dues Invoice for Approval (Roll Call Vote).
9. Discussion: Kalamazoo Broadband Committee
10. Discussion: Solution to the Riverview Drainage Problem. (Roll Call Vote).
11. Discussion: Kalamazoo City Free Water Project
a. Discontinue collection of water connection, front foot, or benefit fees and return any fees paid to
Cooper since the water contract became effective 3/15/2021. (Roll Call Vote)
12. Proposed Resolution for the Approval of Amendment 1 – Waste Not C&D Recycling Center – to the
Kalamazoo County Solid Waste Management Plan. (Roll Call Vote).
13. Proposed Resolution for the Approval of Amendment 2 – Miller Road Transfer Center – to the
Kalamazoo County Solid Waste Management Plan. (Roll Call Vote).
14. Discussion: Open Township Office to Public July 1st and discontinue Zoom Board Meetings. (Roll Call
Vote).
15. Trustee Comments
16. Adjourn
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COOPER
Regular Township Board Meeting
May 10, 2021
The regular meeting of the Cooper Charter Township Board was held, via Zoom Electronic Meeting, on
Monday, May 10th, 2021.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Supervisor, Jeff Sorensen…. attending virtually from Cooper Township, MI;
Clerk, DeAnna Janssen…. attending virtually from Cooper Township, MI;
Treasurer, Carol DeHaan…. attending virtually from Cooper Township, MI;
Trustee, Jim Frederick…. attending virtually from Cooper Township, MI;
Trustee, Dan Williams…. attending virtually from Cooper Township, MI;
Trustee, Adam Tuinstra…. attending virtually from Cooper Township, MI.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Trustee, Fred Vlietstra
Also present was Anne Seurynck and 15 interested people. Supervisor Sorensen called the meeting to order at
7:00 pm.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Items on the consent agenda:
a) Board Meeting Minutes of April 12, 2021
b) Receipts and Disbursements Report
c) Treasurers Reports
d) 4th Quarter 2020/2021 Constellation Trust
Motion by Frederick, supported by Tuinstra to approve the consent agenda as written.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Frederick, Janssen, Sorensen, DeHaan, Tuinstra, Williams
No: none
Absent: Vlietstra
Motion carried 6-0
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA:
Motion by Janssen, supported by Sorensen to approve the agenda as written.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Frederick, Janssen, Sorensen, DeHaan, Tuinstra, Williams
No: none
Absent: Vlietstra
Motion carried 6-0
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
• Statement by resident that all Cooper Residents should be allowed to have small animals to help feed
their families and/or have as pets.
• Statement by long term resident that the current animal ordinance seems prohibitive for keeping small
animals. Also concerned about the cost of enforcement.
CONSIDER FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
• Chiefs Reports
Motion by Williams, supported by Frederick to approve the reports.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Frederick, Janssen, Sorensen, DeHaan, Tuinstra, Williams
No: none
Absent: Vlietstra
Motion carried 6-0
ROAD COMMISSION DISCUSSION; SOLUTION TO THE RIVERVIEW DRAINAGE PROBLEM:
Motion by DeHaan, supported by Janssen to postpone this decision to obtain more information.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Frederick, Janssen, Sorensen, DeHaan, Tuinstra, Williams
No: none
Absent: Vlietstra
Motion carried 6-0
PUBLIC HEARING ON SOLID WASTE DISTRICT:
Motion by Frederick, supported by Williams to open the Public Hearing on the Township Solid Waste Special
Assessment District
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Frederick, Janssen, Sorensen, DeHaan, Tuinstra, Williams
No: none
Absent: Vlietstra
Motion carried 6-0
Notice of public hearing, affidavit of mailing and proof of publication were presented at the hearing. There
were no written or oral comments received prior to the public hearing on the proposed Solid Waste Special
Assessment District. The Supervisor then asked for any public comment.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Williams, supported by Frederick to close the public hearing.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Frederick, Janssen, Sorensen, DeHaan, Tuinstra, Williams
No: none
Absent: Vlietstra
Motion carried 6-0
Motion by Janssen, supported by Tuinstra to adopt the Solid Waste Special Assessment District Resolution
assessing the sum of approximately $203,761.20 at a rate of $55.40 against each residential property specially
benefited by this district.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Frederick, Janssen, Sorensen, DeHaan, Tuinstra, Williams
No: none
Absent: Vlietstra
Motion carried 6-0. Solid Waste Special Assessment District Resolution Adopted
PUBLIC HEARING ON STREET LIGHT DISTRICT:
Motion by Frederick, supported by Williams to open the Public Hearing on the Township Wide Street Light
Special Assessment District
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Frederick, Janssen, Sorensen, DeHaan, Tuinstra, Williams
No: none
Absent: Vlietstra
Motion carried 6-0
Notice of public hearing, affidavit of mailing and proof of publication were presented at the hearing. There
were no written or oral comments received prior to the public hearing on the proposed Street Light Special
Assessment District. The Supervisor then asked for any public comment.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Janssen, supported by Williams to close the public hearing.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Frederick, Janssen, Sorensen, DeHaan, Tuinstra, Williams
No: none
Absent: Vlietstra
Motion carried 6-0
Motion by Janssen, supported by Tuinstra to adopt the Street Light Special Assessment District Resolution
assessing the sum of approximately $75,000.00 at a rate of .5800 of a mil levied against the properties benefited
by said lighting.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Frederick, Janssen, Sorensen, DeHaan, Tuinstra, Williams
No: none
Absent: Vlietstra
Motion carried 6-0. Street Light Special Assessment District Resolution Adopted.
KALAMAZOO REGIONAL WATER & WASTEWATER COMMISSION YEARLY INVOICE:
Motion by Sorensen, supported by Frederick to approve.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Frederick, Janssen, Sorensen, DeHaan, Tuinstra, Williams
No: none
Absent: Vlietstra
Motion carried 6-0
DISCUSSION REGARDING POSSIBLE REVISIONS TO NEWLY ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO 259
(ANIMALS AND HONEY BEES):
Motion by Frederick, supported by Williams to move forward with the revisions outlined by Planner Julie
Johnston and to plan on First Reading at the June 14 Township Board Meeting.
Yes: Frederick, Janssen, Sorensen, DeHaan, Tuinstra, Williams
No: none
Absent: Vlietstra
Motion carried 6-0
ELECTION UPDATE:
Janssen provided a narrative about the May 4, 2021 voter turnout.
DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF EMERGENCY VEHICLE PRODUCTS INVOICES:
Motion by Frederick, supported by Tuinstra to approve payment.
Yes: Frederick, Janssen, Sorensen, DeHaan, Tuinstra, Williams
No: none
Absent: Vlietstra
Motion carried 6-0
TRUSTEE COMMENTS:
• Frederick mentioned that he had spoken to Vlietstra and that he is doing better each day and looks
forward to returning to our meetings.
• Frederick also stated that he is proud to be part of a more conservative township board and that he likes
that we, when possible, save money for some of the larger purchases we need to make, rather than
taking out loans and/or adding it to our citizens tax bills.
There being no further business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm.
________________________________ ________________________________
DeAnna Janssen, Clerk Attested: Jeff R. Sorensen, Supervisor
I, the undersigned DeAnna Janssen, the duly qualified and elected Clerk for the Charter Township of Cooper,
Kalamazoo County, Michigan, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of
certain proceedings taken by the Township Board of said Township at a regular (electronic) board meeting held
on the 10th day of May, 2021.
________________________________
DeAnna Janssen, Clerk
Cooper Charter Township
RECEIPTS & DISBURSEMENTS
** GENERAL, FIRE, SEWER & WATER FUNDS **
05/01/2021 - 05/31/2021
RECEIPTS:
Kalamazoo County Tax Year End $6,638.37
Delinq PPT $4.45
Kalamazoo County Tax Admin Fee $2,636.53
Misc: Address for 5091 Solvel $20.00
Local Community Stabilization $10,213.63
State Shared Revenue $158,083.00
Zoning Permit Haley Law Firm $250.00
Cablevision Franchise Fees - Charter Communication $28,492.78
Interest on Deposits $1,135.31
Grave Openings $3,375.00
Foundation Requests $480.00
Burial Rights Purchases $200.00
Insurance Payment for Bay Door Repairs $1,686.00
Fire Truck Repairs $11,375.68
Ordinance Fines $7,329.00
Trailer Park Fees $38.00
2020/2021 Street Light Special Assessment $2,098.96
2020/2021 Solid Waste Special Assessment $8,699.67
2020/2021 Taxes Special Assessment Revenue $7,606.70
Sewer/Water Interest $81.73
Sewer Connection Fees $10,660.00
Total $261,104.81
DISBURSEMENTS:
5/13/2021 Payroll - Office/Boards/May Election $20,571.94
5/27/2021 Payroll - Office/Boards $14,741.29
5/13/2021 Payables $67,638.73
5/27/2021 Payables $148,853.62
Total $251,805.58
05/11/2021 12:04 PM
Chec k Re gister Re port For Coo per Cha rter Township
For Pa yro ll ID: 471 Chec k Date : 05/13/2021 Pay Period End Date: 05/09/2021
Check Date Ba nk Che ck Number Name
Check Physica l
Gross Che ck Amou nt
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Direct
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05/13/2021 GEN 13472 BOHJANEN, LORI L
05/13/2021 GEN 13473 BONHOMME, DIA NE L
05/13/2021 GEN 13474 BRANCH, M ARILYN L
05/13/2021 GEN 13475 BURNHAM -RIFE, LINDA M
05/13/2021 GEN 13476 BUTCHER, JUANITA
05/13/2021 GEN 13477 CAIN, IRENE K
05/13/2021 GEN 13478 CROOKSTON, SUZANNE K
05/13/2021 GEN 13479 DEBLECOURT, DAVID L
05/13/2021 GEN 13480 FARRANCE, CAROL L
05/13/2021 GEN 13481 FAUPEL, MARY S
05/13/2021 GEN 13482 FREDERICK, JAM ES B
05/13/2021 GEN 13483 HA TFIELD, A NNIE L
05/13/2021 GEN 13484 H ENTSCHL-EARLY, MA RY E
05/13/2021 GEN 13485 HORROCKS, DEBRA E
05/13/2021 GEN 13486 JOHNSTON, JULIE A
05/13/2021 GEN 13487 MASTENBROOK, LEXA NNE
05/13/2021 GEN 13488 MEJEUR, KRISTINE
05/13/2021 GEN 13489 MILLER, TAYLOR L
05/13/2021 GEN 13490 NEWTON, ROXANNE
05/13/2021 GEN 13491 PINKSTER, MICHAEL J
05/13/2021 GEN 13492 PLECHATY, TERI L
05/13/2021 GEN 13493 ROOT, JOA N L
05/13/2021 GEN 13494 RUSE, MONA E
05/13/2021 GEN 13495 SCHUT, JODIE A
05/13/2021 GEN 13496 SCOTT, JOHN L
05/13/2021 GEN 13497 SEILER, ANITA K
05/13/2021 GEN 13498 SIKKENGA, JOYCE J
05/13/2021 GEN 13499 SNIDE R, JANET
05/13/2021 GEN 13500 STAPE RT, LAURETT A
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80.00 80.00
165.00 165.00
200.00 200.00
235.00 235.00
165.00 165.00
165.00 165.00
165.00 165.00
165.00 165 .00
235.00 235 .00
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140.00 129.29
165.00 165.00
200.00 200.00
165 .00 165.00
235 .00 235.00
235 .00 235.00
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235.00 235.00
165.00 165.00
200 .00 200.00
165.00 165.00
165.00 165.00
165.00 165.00
200.00 200.00
52.00 45.81
165.00 165.00
235.00 235.00
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235 .00 235.00
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05/11/2021 12:04 PM
Chec k Date Ba nk
Che ck Register Re port For Coo pe r Cha rte r Township
For Payro ll ID: 471 Check Date : 05/13/2021 Pay Period End Date : 05/09/2021
Check Number Name
Che ck
Gross
Physic al
Che ck Amo unt
Page 2 of 2
Direc t
Deposit Status
05/13/2021 GEN
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13501 STOOPS, DENISE
13502 THOM AS, DENISE
13503 VA NDERBILT, JOHN H
13504 VANDERBILT, LINDA
13505 V ANMAAREN, SHERRY
DD2532 A DA MS, STA RR E
DD2533 BECKER, M INDY G
DD2534 DEHAAN, CAROL S
DD2535 HERW EYER , CONNIE M
DD2536 HOLTM AN, DEBORA H A
DD2537 JANSSEN, DEA NNA D
DD2538 KARS-BOS, KIMBERLY A
DD2539 SOR ENSEN, JEFFREY R
DD2540 TUINSTRA, A DAM L
DD2541 W ILLIAMS, DA NIEL L
DD2542 WOOD, JACK C
165.00
200.00
235.00
165.00
80.00
1,556. 94
610. 00
2,358. 08
504. 00
1,704.76
2,358.08
1,890.00
2,358.08
140 .00
140.00
850.00
165.00
200.00
235.00
165.00
80.00
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939.03
537.40
1,324.84
425.36
1,287.81
1,806.05
1,254.16
1,866.12
129.29
129 .29
698 .84
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To tals:
N umber of Checks: 046
To tal Physical Chec ks: 35
Tota l Check Stubs: 11
20,571.94
6,085.10
10,398.19
05/24/2021 12:23 PM
Che ck Date Ba nk
Check Register Repor t For Coo pe r Charte r Township
For Pa yro ll ID: 472 Che ck Da te : 05/27/2021 Pay Per iod End Date : 05/23/2021
Chec k Number Name
Chec k Physical
Gross Check Amount
Page 1 of 1
Direc t
Depo sit Status
05/27/2021 GEN 13506 A SSELMEIER, ALAN C
05/27/2021 GEN 13507 BOEKHOV EN , LEONA RD K
05/27/2021 GEN 13508 CORKE, JOHN D
05/27/2021 GEN 13509 FEIL, CHRIS M
05/27/2021 GEN 13510 FOOY, DAV ID D
05/27/2021 GEN 13511 FR EDERICK, JAM ES B
05/27/2021 GEN 13512 SCOTT, JOHN L
05/27/2021 GEN 13513 WIERSMA , JA SON L
05/27/2021 GEN DD2543 ADAMS, STARR E
05/27/2021 GEN DD2544 BECKER, MINDY G
05/27/2021 GEN DD2545 DEHAAN, CAROL S
05/27/2021 GEN DD2546 HERW EYER , CONNIE M
05/27/2021 GEN DD2547 HOLTMAN, DEBORA H A
05/27/2021 GEN DD2548 JANSSEN, DEANNA D
05/27/2021 GEN DD2549 KARS-BOS, KIM BERLY A
05/27/2021 GEN DD2550 SORENSEN, JEFFREY R
05/27/2021 GEN DD2551 WOOD, JA CK C
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100. 00
100.00
39.00
100. 00
1,556.95
610. 00
2,358.08
574.00
1,297.10
2,358.08
1,890.00
2,358.08
1,000.00
92.35 0.00 Processing
88.10 0.00 Pro cessi ng
88.10 0.00 Processing
88.10 0.00 P roc essing
92.35 0.00 P roc essi ng
92.35 0.00 P roc essing
34.35 0.00 Pr ocessing
88.10 0.00 P rocessing
0.00 939.04 P rocessing
0.00 537 .41 P rocessing
0.00 1,324.85 Processing
0.00 480.02 Processing
0.00 972.73 Pr oces sing
0.00 1,806.05 Processing
0.00 1,254.18 Processing
0.00 1,866.12 Pr ocessing
0.00 827.54 Pro cessing
Tota ls:
Number of Checks: 017
To tal Phys ical Checks: 8
Tota l Che ck Stubs: 9
14,741.29
663.80 10,007.94
05/13/2021 02:33 PM
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DB: Coopertwp
V endor Code
Ref #
Ven dor name
Address
City/State/Zip
INVOICE APPROVA L BY INVOICE REPORT FOR COOPER TOWNSHIP
EX P CHECK R UN DATES 05/13/2021 — 05/13/2021
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNALIZED
BOTH OPEN AND PAID
Po st Date Invo ic e
CK R un Da te PO
Disc. Date Disc . %
Due Date
Pa ge: 1/8
Ban k Invo ice Descr iptio n
Hold
Sep CK
1099
Gross Amount
Discount
N et Am ount
000120
10418
Pa id
GL NUMBER
101-215-933.00
APPLIED IM AGING SYSTEMS
7718 SOLUTION CENTER
CHICA GO IL, 60677-7007
DESCRIPTION
EQUIP MAINTENA NCE
05/13/2021 1732658
05/13/2021
/ / 0.0000
05/13/2021
GEN
N
N
N
R ICOH/M PC5503 (4-6-21 TO 5-5-21)
220.08
0.00
220.08
A MOUNT
220.08
VENDOR TOT AL:
220.08
000908
10419
Pa id
GL NUMBER
101-289-817.00
A UNALYTICS, INC.
460 STULL STREET
SUITE 200
SOUTH BEND IN, 46601
DESCRIPTION
GENERA L COM PUTER SERVICES
05/13/2021 29942333
05/13/2021
/ / 0. 0000
05/13/2021
GEN BUSINESS CLOUD - S MBA
N
N
N
AMOUNT
93.60
VENDO R TOTAL:
93.60
0.00
93.60
93 .60
000275 BESCO WATER TREATMENT INC
10420 P 0 BOX 1310
BA TTLE CREEK MI, 49016
Paid
GL NUMBER
101-215-728. 00
101-340-766.00
DESCRIPTION
SUPPLIES
TOOLS & SUPPLIES
05/13/2021 05-01-21
05/13/2021
/ / 0.0000
05/13/2021
GEN BOTTLED WATER
N
N
N
AMOUNT
16.75
9.00
25.75
25.75
0 .00
25.75
VENDOR TOT AL: 25.75
05/13/2021 02:33 PM
User: DHOLTMAN
DB: Coo pe rtwp
Vendor Co de
Ref #
Vendor name
A ddress
City/State/Zip
INVOICE A PPROVA L BY INVOICE REPORT FOR COOPER TOWNSHIP
EXP CHECK RUN DATES 05/13/2021 - 05/13/2021
BOTH JOURNA LIZED A ND UNJOUR NALIZED
BOTH OPEN A ND PA ID
Post Da te Invo ic e Bank Invo ice Descriptio n
CK Run Da te PO Hold
Disc . Da te Disc . % Sep CK
Due Da te 1099
Pa ge: 2/8
Gross Am ount
Discount
N et Amount
000332
10421
Paid
BONNIE SYTSMA
393 FINEVIEW
KALAMA ZOO MI, 49004
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION
101-925-911.00 RETIREE HEALTH CARE
05/13/2021 MAY 2021 GEN REIMBUR SEM ENT - HEALTH INS.
05/13/2021 N 568.56
/ / 0.0000 N 0.00
05/13/2021 N 568.56
AMOUNT
568.56
VENDOR TOTAL: 568 .56
000649 CATHERINE R HARRELL
10422 3235 M ILL CREEK DR. APT. 1
KALAMA ZOO MI, 49009
Pa id
05/13/2021 4-8-21 GEN ASSESSING CONTRACT
05/13/2021 N 130 .00
/ / 0.0000 N 0 .00
05/13/2021 Y 130.00
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
101-209-705.00 ASSESSING CONTRACT 130.00
VENDOR TOTAL: 130.00
000128 CHARTER COMM UNICATIONS 05/13/2021 0034716050121 GEN PHONE, TV, INTERNET - FD ST#1, H ALL
10442 PO BOX 94188 05/13/2021 N 180.30
PALATINE IL, 60094 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
05/13/2021 N 180 .30
Paid
GL NUMBER DESCR IPTION AMOUNT
101-215-853.00 TELEPHONE 90.15
101-340-853.00 TELEPHONE 90.15
180.30
000128 CHARTER COMMUNICA TIONS 05/13/2021 0088266042221 GEN TV, INTERNET, PHONE - FD ST #2
10441 PO BOX 94188 05/13/2021 N 268.87
PALA TINE IL, 60094 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
05/13/2021 N 268.87
Paid
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION A MOUNT
101-340-853.00 TELEPHONE 268.87
VENDOR TOTAL: 449.17
05/13/2021 02:33 PM
User: DHOLTM AN
DB: Coo pertwp
V endor Co de
Ref #
INVOICE APPROVAL BY INVOICE REPORT FOR COOPER TOWNSHIP
EX P CHECK RUN DATES 05/13/2021 - 05/13/2021
BOTH JOUR NALIZED AND UNJOUR NALIZED
BOTH OPEN A ND PA ID
Vendor name Post Da te Invoice
Addr ess CK Run Date PO
City/State/Zip Disc. Da te Disc. %
Due Date
Page : 3/8
Ba nk Invoice Desc ription
Ho ld
Se p CK
1099
Gross Amount
Dis count
N et Am ount
000005 CONSUMERS ENERGY
10423 PAYMENT CENTER
P.O. BOX 740309
CINCINNA TI OH, 45274-0309
Pa id
GL NUM BER
101-276-921.00
101-276-921.00
101-265-921.00
101-340-920.00
101-265-921.00
861-000-920.00
861-000-920.00
101-444-928.00
101-265-921. 00
101-340-920.00
101-265-921.00
DESCRIPTION
ELECTRICITY
ELECTRICITY
UTILITIES
UTILITIES
UTILITIES
ST LIGHTS
LED LIGHTS
TWP SHARE OF ST LIGHTS
UTILITIES
UTILITIES
UTILITIES
05/13/2021
05/13/2021
/ /
05/13/2021
V AR IOUS
0.0000
GEN CEMETER IES, REC BARN,FD ST2,PARKING
N
N
N
AMOUNT
30.45
29.13
31.85
292.87
259 .36
5,479.07
387.97
44.32
456 .97
304.66
37.18
7,353 .83
VENDOR TOT AL:
7,353.83
0.00
7,353.83
7,353.83
MISC CONSUMERS ENERGY
10444 CEM SUPPORT CTR - LANSING RM 122
P.O. BOX 30162
LANSING MI, 48909
Paid
GL NUMBER
101-380-970. 00
DESCRIPTION
CA PITAL OUTLA Y
05/13/2021
05/13/2021
/ /
05/13/2021
9320584046 GEN GAS REIM S VC/ MTR RELOCATE 10501 N.
N
0.0000
N
N
AMOUNT
570.00
570.00
0.00
570 .00
VENDOR TOTAL: 570 .00
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Vendor name
A ddr ess
City/State/Zip
IN VOICE APPROVA L BY INVOICE REPORT FOR COOPER TOWNSHIP
EXP CHECK R UN DATES 05/13/2021 - 05/13/2021
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNA LIZED
BOTH OPEN AND PAID
Post Da te Invo ice Ba nk Invo ice De scr iptio n
CK Ru n Date PO Hold Gross Am ount
Disc . Da te Disc . % Sep CK Disco unt
Due Date 1099 Net Amo unt
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000335 EMERGENCY V EHICLE PRODUCT 05/13/2021 S0014614 GEN TRUCK INTO B AY DOOR ( 211)
10424 2975 INTERSTATE PA RKWAY 05/13/2021 N 8,916 .90
KA LAM AZOO MI, 49048 / / 0.0000 N 0 .00
05/13/2021 N 8,916.90
Pa id
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION
101-340-939.00 V EHICLE MA INT
A MOUNT
8,916.90
000335 EMERGENCY VEHICLE PRODUCT 05/13/2021 S0014624 GEN UNIT 211 - WINDSHIELD ( ACCIDENT WIT
10425 2975 INTERSTATE PARKWAY 05/13/2021 N 3,333.78
KA LAMA ZOO MI, 49048 / / 0.0000 N 0 .00
05/13/2021 N 3,333.78
Pa id
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
101-340-939.00 V EHICLE MAINT 3,333.78
VENDOR TOTAL: 12,250.68
4 I T RIGHT, INC. 05/13/2021 20168387 GEN LAPTOP FOR C AROL
10426 P.O. BOX 160 05/13/2021 N 1,092.00
BA TH MI, 48808 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
05/13/2021 N 1,092.00
Paid
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
101-289-817.00 GENERAL COMPUTER SERV ICES 1,092.00
VENDOR TOT AL: 1,092.00
000960 JULIE A JOHNSTON 05/13/2021 4 GEN PLANNING/ZONING (4-1-21 TO 4-30-21)
10427 P. O. BOX 10 05/13/2021 N 1,220.00
PLAINWELL M I, 49080 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
05/13/2021 Y 1,220.00
Paid
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
101-805-822.00 PLANNER 1,220.00
VENDOR TOTAL: 1,220.00
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City/State /Zip
INVOICE APPROVA L BY INVOICE REPORT FOR COOPER TOWN SHIP
EX P CHECK RUN DA TES 05/13/2021 - 05/13/2021
BOTH JOUR NALIZED AND UN JOURN ALIZED
BOTH OPEN AND PA ID
Po st Date Invo ic e Bank In voice Descr iptio n
CK Run Date PO Hold Gross Amount
Disc. Da te Disc. % Sep CK Discount
Due Date 1099 Net Amount
Page: 5/8
000307
10430
Pa id
KAL REGIONAL WA TER &
W ASTEWATER COMMISSION
6138 KING HIGHWA Y
COMSTOCK MI, 49041-0449
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION
591-000-951.03 KA L REGIONA L COMMISSION
05/13/2021 04-13-2021 GEN MEMBERSHIP DUES FYE 3-31-22
05/13/2021 N
/ / 0.0000 N
05/13/2021 N
AMOUNT
4,092.00
4,092.00
0 .00
4,092 .00
VENDOR TOTAL: 4,092.00
000081 KALA MA ZOO CO TREA SURER 05/13/2021 05-07-21 GEN DEC. 2020 BOR - REFUND PRE
10428 201 W EST KALA MA ZOO A VE 05/13/2021 N 13 .24
KA LA MAZOO MI, 49007 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
05/13/2021 N 13 .24
Pa id
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
101-253-962.00 MI TA X COM M REFUND 13.24
VENDOR TOT AL: 13.24
000866 KALA MAZOO OIL CO 05/13/2021 CFSI-936 GEN FUEL - FIRE TRUCKS
10429 2601 N. BURDICK ST. 05/13/2021 N 220.42
KALAMAZOO MI, 49007-1874 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
05/13/2021 N 220.42
Paid
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
101-340-867.00 GA S, OIL 220.42
VENDOR TOTAL: 220.42
000977 KRUSINGA PLUMBING, INC. 05/13/2021 04-30-21 GEN WATER HEATER, 2 FAUCETS, REBUILD OF
10431 6861 RA VINE ROAD 05/13/2021 N 3,192.14
KA LAMAZOO MI, 49009 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
05/13/2021 N 3,192.14
Paid
GL NUMBER
101-265-930.00
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
BLDG MAINT 3,192.14
VENDOR TOTAL: 3,192.14
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Vendo r na me
Addr ess
City/State/Zip
INV OICE A PPROVAL BY INVOICE REPORT FOR COOPER TOWNSHIP
EX P CHECK RUN DATES 05/13/2021 - 05/13/2021
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNALIZED
BOTH OPEN AN D PAID
Post Da te Invoic e Bank Invoice Descriptio n
CK Run Da te PO Hold
Disc. Date Disc. % Se p CK
Due Da te 1099
Page: 6/8
Gross Amount.
Discount
Net Am ount
000878 MCDONALD'S TOW ING & RESCUE INC. 05/13/2021 785214 GEN TOW FIRE TRUCK (2017 PIERCE ARROW)
10432 2975 INTERSTA TE PA RKW AY 05/13/2021 N 125 .00
KALAMAZOO M I, 49048 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
05/13/2021 N 125.00
Paid
GL NUM BER DESCRIPTION
101-340-939.00 VEHICLE MA INT
A MOUNT
125.00
VENDOR TOTAL: 125.00
000012 MLIVE MEDIA GROUP 05/13/2021 0002711785 GEN PUBLIC NOTICES, AFFIDAVITS
10433 DEPT. LOCKBOX 77571 05/13/2021 N 1,157.00
P 0 BOX 77000
DETROIT MI, 48277-0571 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
05/13/2021 N 1,157 .00
Paid
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
101-215-903.00 LEGAL NOTICES 50.43
101-805-903.00 LEGAL NOTICES 184.64
892-000-903.00 LEGAL NOTICES 489.75
861-000-903.00 LEGAL NOTICES 432.18
1,157.00
VENDOR TOT AL: 1,157.00
000002 R I STAFFORD EXCAVATING 05/13/2021 2090 GEN GR AVE OPENING & CLOSING, FOUND ATION
10439 7290 EAST D AVENUE 05/13/2021 N 4,439.60
RICHLAND MI, 49083 / / 0 .0000 N 0.00
05/13/2021 Y 4,439.60
Pa id
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
101-276-734.00 GR OPEN & CLOSE 2,680.00
101-276-731.00 CEM FOUNDATIONS 1,759.60
4,439.60
VENDOR TOTAL: 4,439.60
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Vendor name
Addr ess
City/State/Zip
INVOICE APPROV AL BY INVOICE REPORT FOR COOPER TOWNSHIP
EXP CHECK RUN DATES 05/13/2021 - 05/13/2021
BOTH JOURNA LIZED A ND UNJOURNALIZED
BOTH OPEN A ND PAID
Po st Date Invo ic e Bank Invoice Desc riptio n
CK Run Date PO Ho ld Gross Amount
Disc. Da te Disc . % Sep CK Dis count
Due Date 1099 N et Amount
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000159 REPUBLIC SERV ICES #249 05/13/2021 0249-007085743 GEN RECYCLING
10437 3432 GEMBRIT CIRCLE 05/13/2021 N 13,580.23
KALA MA ZOO MI, 49001-4614 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
05/13/2021 N 13,580.23
Paid
GL NUM BER DESCRIPTION
892-000-802.00 DISPOSAL & RECYCLING COST
AMOUNT
13,580.23
VENDOR TOTAL: 13,580.23
000451 REPUBLIC SERV ICES #249 05/13/2021 0249-007081538 GEN DUMPSTERS IN CEMETERIES
10435 P.O. BOX 9001099 05/13/2021 N 426.20
LOUISVILLE KY, 40290-1099 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
05/13/2021 N 426.20
Paid
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
101-276-732.00 CEM MAINT 426.20
000451 REPUBLIC SERVICES #249 05/13/2021 0249-007083290 GE N DU MPSTERS @ TWP. HALL
10436 P.O. BOX 9001099 05/13/2021 N 741 .24
LOUISVILLE KY, 40290-1099 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
05/13/2021 N 741.24
Paid
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
101-265-931.00 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 741 .24
VENDOR TOTAL: 1,167 .44
000701 REPUBLIC WASTE SERVICES 05/13/2021 0249-007092246 GEN CURBSIDE - SPRING PICK UP
10438 3432 GEMBRIT CIRCLE 05/13/2021 N 15,134 .53
KALA MAZOO M I, 49001 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
05/13/2021 N 15,134 .53
Pa id
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
892-000-921.00 CURBSIDE PICKUP 15,134.53
VENDOR TOTAL: 15,134.53
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EXP CHECK RUN DATES 05/13/2021 - 05/13/2021
BOTH JOURNALIZED A ND UNJOURNA LIZED
BOTH OPEN AND PAID
Page : 8/8
V endo r Code Vendor name Post Da te Invoic e Ba nk Invoice Descr iption
Ref if Address CK Run Da te PO Hold
City/State/Zip Disc . Da te Dis c. % Sep CK
Due Date 1099
Gross Amo unt
Dis count
N et Amount
000028 SIEGFRIED, CRANDALL, P.C. 05/13/2021 106175 GEN SERVICES FOR APRIL 2021, MARCH CASH
10440 246 EAST KILGORE ROAD 05/13/2021 N 200.00
KALAM AZOO MI, 49002-5599 / / 0.0000 N 0 .00
05/13/2021 N 200.00
Paid
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION
101-230-808.00 A UDIT
AMOUNT
200.00
VENDOR TOTAL: 200.00
000177 TDS M ETROCOM 05/13/2021 05-07-21 GEN PHONE, SIREN: FD
10443 P.O. BOX 94510 05/13/2021 N 343.46
PALATINE IL, 60094-4510 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
05/13/2021 N 343.46
Pa id
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
101-215-853.00 TELEPHONE 247.57
101-340-853.00 TELEPHONE 95.89
343.46
VENDOR TOTAL: 34 3.46
TOTAL - ALL VENDORS: 67,638.73
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V endor na me
Address
City/State /Zip
INVOICE A PPR OVA L BY INVOICE REPORT FOR COOPER TOWNSHIP
EXP CHECK RUN DA TES 05/27/2021 - 05/27/2021
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNALIZED
BOTH OPEN AND PAID
Post Da te Invo ice Bank Invo ic e Description
CK Run Da te PO Hold
Disc. Da te Disc. Sep CK
Due Date 1099
Pa ge : 1/5
Gross Amount
Dis count
Net Am ount
000016 AM ER ICAN GAS & OIL, INC 05/27/2021 04-30-21 GEN FUEL - TWP. VEHICLES
10445 P.O. BOX 247 05/27/2021 N 118.55
SPARTA MI, 49345 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
05/27/2021 N 118.55
Pa id
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION
101-215-867.00 GAS, OIL
AMOUNT
118.55
VENDOR TOTAL: 118.55
000312 BA UCKHAM, SPARKS,THALL, SEEBER & 05/27/2021 6313 & 6329 GEN ORDINANCE LEGAL FEES
10446 05/27/2021 N
470 W. CENTRE AVE., SUITE A
PORTAGE MI, 49024 / / 0.0000 N
05/27/2021 Y
Pa id
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
101-380-826. 00 LEGAL FEES 891.42
891.42
0.00
891.42
VENDOR TOT AL: 891.42
MISC BILLS LOCK SHOP, INC 05/27/2021 05-20-21 GEN KEYS TO BACK DOOR, PADLOCK FOR PION
10447 604 S. WESTNEDGE AVENUE 05/27/2021 N 22.00
KALA MAZOO MI, 49007 / / 0 .0000 N 0.00
05/27/2021 N 22.00
Pa id
GL NUMBER
101-215-728.00
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
SUPPLIES 22.00
VENDOR TOTAL: 22.00
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Vendor na me
Addre ss
City/Sta te/Zip
INV OICE APPROVAL BY INVOICE REPORT FOR COOPER TOWNSHIP
EXP CHECK RUN DATES 05/27/2021 - 05/27/2021
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURNA LIZED
BOTH OPEN AND PA ID
Post Date Invoice Ba nk Invoic e Descr iption
CK Run Da te PO Hold
Disc. Date Disc. % Sep CK
Due Da te 1099
Pa ge : 2/5
Gross Am ount
Dis count
Net Amount
000013 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN 05/27/2021 JUN E2021 GEN HEALTH INS.
10448 P 0 BOX 674416 05/27/2021 N 4,668.27
DETROIT MI, 48267-4416 / / 0. 0000 N 0.00
05/27/2021 N 4,668.27
Pa id
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION A MOUNT
101-925-910.00 HEALTH AND LIFE 3,769.38
101-000-214.29 DUE TO HEALTH INSURANCE 898. 89
4,668.27
VENDOR TOTAL: 4,668.27
000680 CARDM EM BER SERVICE 05/27/2021 MAY2021 GEN FUEL, CAR W ASHES, ELECTION SUPPLIES
10449 P. O. BOX 790408 05/27/2021 N 995.91
SA INT LOUIS M0, 63179-0408 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
05/27/2021 N 995.91
Pa id
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
101-215-867.00 GAS, OIL 89.05
101-215-863.00 VEHICLE MAINT 21.99
101-380-950. 00 MISC 12 .99
101-340-958. 00 MEMBERSHIPS & DUES 325 .00
101-190-728.00 SUPPLIES 126.17
101-215-728.00 SUPPLIES 31.77
101-265-970.00 CA PITAL OUTLAY 388.94
995.91
VENDOR TOTAL: 995.91
000068 CORNERSTONE OFFICE SYSTEM 05/27/2021 IN140895 GEN SHARP/M355N (5-1-2021 TO 7-31-2021)
10450 7170 BEATRICE DRIVE 05/27/2021 N 87.34
KA LAMA ZOO MI, 49009 / / 0 .0000 N 0.00
05/27/2021 N 87 .34
Paid
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
101-340-933.00 EQUIP MAINTEN ANCE 87.34
VENDOR TOTAL: 87.34
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INVOICE APPROVAL BY INVOICE REPORT FOR COOPER TOWNSHIP
EXP CHECK RUN DATES 05/27/2021 - 05/27/2021
BOTH JOURNA LIZED A ND UNJOURNA LIZED
BOTH OPEN AN D PAID
Po st Date Invoice Bank Invo ic e Descr iptio n
CK Run Date PO Ho ld
Disc. Date Disc. % Sep CK
Due Date 1099
Page: 3/5
Gross Am ount
Disc ount
Net Am ount
000059 FOSTERSW IFTCOLLINS&SM ITH 05/27/2021 809329 GEN M UN. GEN. , PFAS WATER RE MEDIATION
10451 313 SOUTH WASHINGTON SQR. 05/27/2021 N 3,200.00
LANSING MI, 48933 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
05/27/2021 Y 3,200 .00
Paid
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION
101-203-826.00 LEGAL FEES
101-805-826.00 LEGAL FEES
591-000-826.00 LEGA L FEES
861-000-826.00 LEGA L FEES
AMOUNT
1,340.00
600. 00
1,180.00
80.00
3,200.00
VENDOR TOT AL: 3,200.00
4 I T RIGHT, INC. 05/27/2021 20168482 GEN WIRELESS KEYBOARD AND MOUSE (STARR)
10453 P. O. BOX 160 05/27/2021 N 39.00
BA TH MI, 48808 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
05/27/2021 N 39 .00
Paid
GL NUMBER
101-289-817.00
DESCRIPTION A MOUNT
GENERA L COMPUTER SERVICES 39 .00
VENDOR TOT AL: 39.00
000038 INTEGRITY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC 05/27/2021 2213599-0 GEN PAPER, POST IT'S, WIRE RACK, FILE 0
10452 4740 TALON CT., SE, SUITE 8 05/27/2021 N 221 .80
GRA ND RAPIDS MI, 49512 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
05/27/2021 N 221.80
Paid
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
101-215-728.00 SUPPLIES 221.80
VENDOR TOT AL: 221.80
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EXP CHECK RUN DATES 05/27/2021 - 05/27/2021
BOTH JOURNALIZED AND UNJOURN ALIZED
BOTH OPEN A ND PAID
Pa ge: 4/5
Vendor Code Vendo r name Post Date Invo ice Ban k In voic e Descr iption
Ref # Address CK Run Date PO Hold
City/State /Zip Disc. Date Disc . % Sep CK
Due Da te 1099
Gross Amount
Discount
Net Amount
000097 KAL CO HEALTH & COM MUNITY SERV ICES 05/27/2021 14-0024704 GEN HHW APRIL 2021 FEES
10454 05/27/2021 N
201 W. KALA MAZOO AVE. STE. 402
KALAMA ZOO MI, 49007
Pa id
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION
892-000-801.00 HAZARDOUS WA STE CONTRA CT
/ / 0.0000 N
05/27/2021 N
AM OUNT
704. 33
704.33
0.00
704.33
VENDOR TOTAL: 704.33
000081 KALAMA ZOO CO TREASURER 05/27/2021 05-27-21 GEN COOPER SE WER 2012 BOND - MAY 2021 P
10460 201 W EST KA LAMA ZOO AVE 05/27/2021 N 136,323.00
KALA MA ZOO M I, 49007 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
05/27/2021 N 136,323.00
Pa id
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
865-536-991.00 PAYMENT ON PRINCIPA L 135,000 .00
865-536-995.00 PAYMENT OF BOND INTEREST 1,323.00
136,323.00
VENDOR TOTAL: 136,323.00
000792 KA THERINE BARNES 05/27/2021 05-22-21 GEN ORDIN ANCE COMPIL ATION ( ORD . 259)
10455 8188 GREENFIELD SHORES DRIV E 05/27/2021 N 105.00
SCOTTS MI, 49088 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
05/27/2021 Y 105.00
Pa id
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
101-380-818.00 ORDINA NCE COM PILATION 105.00
VENDOR TOTAL: 105 .00
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INVOICE APPROVA L BY INVOICE REPORT FOR COOPER TOWNSHIP
EXP CHECK RUN DA TES 05/27/2021 - 05/27/2021
BOTH JOURN ALIZED A ND UNJOURN ALIZED
BOTH OPEN AND PA ID
Post Date Invoice Ba nk Invo ice De sc ription
CK Run Date PO Ho ld
Disc . Date Disc. % Sep CK
Due Da te 1099
Pa ge: 5/5
Gross Amount
Discount
Net Amount
000009 PREIN & NEW HOF INC. 05/27/2021 60857 GEN DEEDS/SPLITS PROCESSING
10458 3355 EVERGREEN DRIVE NE 05/27/2021 N 66.00
GRA ND RA PIDS MI, 49525 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
05/27/2021 N 66.00
Pa id
GL NUM BER DESCRIPTION
101-209-836.00 SPLITS & MA PPING
AM OUNT
66.00
000009 PREIN & NEW HOF INC. 05/27/2021 60868 GEN GIS M AINT & TECH SUPPORT, UPDATED T
10456 3355 EVERGREEN DRIVE NE 05/27/2021 N 198.00
GRAND RA PIDS MI, 49525 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
05/27/2021 N 198.00
Pa id
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
101-209-836.00 SPLITS & MAPPING 198.00
000009 PREIN & NEWHOF INC. 05/27/2021 60881 GEN M APPING - STREET LIGHTS
10457 3355 EVERGREEN DRIVE NE 05/27/2021 N 63.00
GRAND RAPIDS MI, 49525 / / 0.0000 N 0.00
05/27/2021 N 63.00
Pa id
GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
861-000-903. 00 LEGAL NOTICES 63.00
VENDOR TOT AL: 327 .00
000713 TNT BUILDING SERVICES INC 05/27/2021 6091 GEN JANITORIAL SERVICES, ELECTION SET U
10459 2511 MOUNT OLIVET ROA D 05/27/2021 N 1,150.00
KALAMA ZOO MI, 49004 / / 0 .0000 N 0.00
05/27/2021 N 1,150.00
Paid
GL NUM BER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
101-265-930.00 BLDG MAINT 775.00
101-340-930.00 BLDG & GROUNDS M AINT 375 .00
1,150.00
VENDOR TOTAL: 1,150.00
TOTAL - ALL VENDORS: 148,853.62
MAY 2021 CHIEFS REPORT
1. The department even with the changed rules for covid we
are still wearing masks on calls. Those that have not been
vaccinated still wear them at all times.
2. The department ran a total of 178 calls for the months of
March-May. Drills for March-May was a total of 7 with one
being on line.
3. At this time we are down a couple of Firefighters, We have
applicants on file we will be doing interviews in the near
future to hopefully fill these positions.
4. For future training we will still be doing hands on but we
are also adding online training so that we can stay up to
date with the state requirements.
Station 1 District 68 59 30 27
Station 2 District 110 79 20 17
Not Recorded 2 51 45
Total 178 140 41 40
20 12
23 20
1 5
100 (All fire Incidents)24 16
111 (Building Fires)1 1 Primary Action Taken
300 (EMS)111 86 (Most Common)
(Vehicle Accidents)8 2 56 42
400 (Haz. Conditions)7 9 22 21
500 (Service, burn Comps.)8 18 32 22
600 & 700 (Cancelled & False)28 11 18 16
Aid Given Incidents 24 10
Aid Received Incidents 8 4 To Date
26
1
587
00:00-3:59 12 15 135
04:00-7:59 23 9
08:00-11:59 32 26
12:00-15:59 39 26
16:00-19:59 49 41
20:00-23:59 23 23 8:01 8:32
28:04 30:40
1:52:59 2:56:58
00:00-3:59 3 4
04:00-7:59 5 7
08:00-11:59 9 7
12:00-15:59 7 11
16:00-19:59 10 15
20:00-23:59 9 9
Overall Average 8 10
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Cooper Fire Department Quarterly
March - May 2021
Apparatus Used on
Incidents
March -
May 2021
March -
May 2020
211
212
251
252
261
272
Avg. of total people responded for Incident
Avg. Dispatch to Arrive
Avg on Scene Time
March -
May 2021
March -
May 2020
Provide first aid
Investigate
Provide manpower
COVID a Factor
Extinguishment
Pump Operations and Ladders
Fire Behavior
Computer Programs
Yes, COVID was suspected
Yes, COVID was confirmed
No, COVID was not a factor
Unknown
Started tracking data for COVID 3/22/20
Calls For Service March -
May 2021
March -
May 2020
Types of Incidents March -
May 2021
March -
May 2020
Electrical emergencies & Lock Out/ Tag Out
Incident Count by 4 Hr Range March -
May 2021
March -
May 2020
Avg. Personnel on Incident
March -
May 2021
March -
May 2020
Ave. Response Times March -
May 2021
March -
May 2020
Longest Total Incident Time
Training Topics March - May 2021
Search and Rescue
Pumping/ Drafting
Calls For Service Month YTD
Station 1 District 28 114
Station 2 District 33 170 11 44
Not Recorded 5 33
Total 61 284 22 87
14 77
Types of Incidents Month YTD 3 28
100 (All fire Incidents)4 26 4 25
111 (Building Fires)0 3 0 2
300 (EMS)42 185
(Vehicle Accidents)5 21 Primary Action Taken
400 (Haz. Conditions)3 14 (Most Common)
500 (Service, burn Comps.)3 12 18 94
600 & 700 (Cancelled & False)9 47 14 55
Aid Given Incidents 9 35 9 43
Aid Received Incidents 2 14 3 21
Average Response Times Month YTD COVID a Factor To Date
Avg. dispatch to arrive 08:36 08:07 26
Avg. on scene time 34:38 29:08 1
Longest total incident time 43:25 1:55:44 587
135
Incident Count by 4 Hr Range Month YTD
00:00-3:59 5 21
04:00-7:59 4 34
08:00-11:59 8 38
12:00-15:59 15 55 23 130
16:00-19:59 19 73 21 75
20:00-23:59 10 36 17 79
Avg. Personnel on Incident Month YTD
00:00-3:59 3 4
04:00-7:59 5 5
08:00-11:59 10 8
12:00-15:59 6 7
16:00-19:59 9 10
20:00-23:59 10 9
Overall Average 8 8
Provide Manpower
Avg. of total people responded for Incident
Month YTD
Provide first aid
Extinguish/ contain fire
Investigate
Cooper Unit on Scene
Before Ambulance Month YTD
Yes
No
No Ambulance on Scene
Yes, COVID was suspected
Boats
Cooper Fire Department Monthly
May 2021
Apparatus Used on
Incidents Month YTD
211
212
251
252
261
272
Yes, COVID was confirmed
No, COVID was not a factor
Unknown
Started tracking data for COVID 3/22/20
Training Topics
Electrical Emergencies & Lock Out/Tag Out
Pump Operations and Ladders
Assistant Fire Chiefs Report
May 2021
• Radio Issues:
• No issues
• Equipment:
• The second CO monitor has gone bad. This has been replaced.
• Grants:
• Awaiting word on all grants that have been submitted.
• Purchases:
• Annual Active 911 subscription has been updated.
• Other:
• FF Hannah Walters has delivered a healthy baby girl. Born May 12, 2021,
mom and baby are doing well. Hannah has requested and has been grant a
leave of absence for the Months of May and June. She will return to
service July 1.
• A small handful of firefighters went to both cemeteries and replaced
tattered and worn flags in preparation of Memorial Day.
• FF Khalab Cretsinger has resigned from the department.
• Working through applications and setting up interviews.
• Annual SAMs registration has been completed.
• Action Requested:
• None
-Asst. Chief Klok
CRI:UPS Cripps Fontaine Excavating
/\ 7729 Douglas Ave
EXCAVATING, INC.
FON 1 E Kalamazoo MI 49009-
(269) 342-1088
Bill To:
Cooper Township
1590 West D Avenue
Kalamazoo MI 49009-6321
INV • IC
Invoice No:7539
Date: 5/26/2021
Due Date:6/25/2021
PO #:
Job No:21 CTDRYWEL
Description: Cooper Township Drywell
Description
Drywell Repair and Concrete Surround - JOB COMPLETE.
Extended Price
7,650.00
Thank You For Your Business!
Amount Now Due: 7,650.00
Terms: Net 30 Days
Oct 13, 202(1 8:3',AM Cooper Charter Totenshi,
No, 3180
7729 DOUGLAS AVE.
Telephone (269) 342-1066
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KALAMAZOO, MI 49000
Fax (2(39) 3424$753
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PROPOSAL SUBmirmo 70
Cooper Township
STREET
GAT?, STATE, ZIP
PHONE FAX
GATE
9/14/2020
JOS NAME
Drywell Repair and Concrete Surround
Joa LOCATION
Cooper Twp Of%ae
WE HEREBY SUBMIT SCOPE AND RID FOR: Sitework.
Call MISS DIG to locate. public ptilities,
Barricade area that needs to be defQed,
Sawcut:, donioand dispose of an asphalt area approximately 17'x17'.
Siibgrade area for 6" ofooncreto,
Regrout casting, raise casting as much as possible and still allow drainage,
Subcontract out reinforced 6" concrete slab, approximately 17' x 17',Eaeley is the subcontractor.
TOTAL BID; $5,400.00
2N" CATCH BASIN REPAIR IN FIRE STATION LOT ADD: $2,250,00
TOTAL BOTH STRUCTURES; $1,6,50,00
CitirnleatioaNz
Both xepaxcs mist be done at the same time for pricng quoted above and avoid short concrete loads, reniobiligation and
additional labor costs.
Lane will need to be shut down for approximately 10 days to allow for repairs and anew concrete to get to full strength.
RIM available to install drynvell is November, (hopcftrlty).
WE HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE receipt of addenda None.
PAYMENT TO BE MADE AS FOLLOWS: Invoiced monthly. Net due 1 days from date of invoice.
Alt material Is guaranteed to be ao epecified. Alt work to be completed In a workmanlike manner according to standard practices. Any alteration or
derivation from above specifications Involving extra costs will be executed only upon Wrttfen oroar4, and wilt heron -m, an extra charge over and above the
estimate. All ayraarnanis Contingent upon strikes, accidents or delays lmyond our control. Owner to wry fire, tornado and other necessary Insurance.
Our workers aro fully covered by Warkmen'e Compensation Insurance.
Authorized
Signature
tiro ] ontnine / Estimator
Notes: This Proposal may be withdrawn by us Ono' accepted within 16 days.
Pfeaee enclose a copy of the Woke of Gamrnenuemenrivith yot'r aigned copy of this Proposal:
ACCEPTANCE OE PROPOSAL - The above prices, spedticatfons and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted,
You ere authorized to do the work as specified. Payment wilt be made es eullined above.
Date of Acce
Signatt
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Board Members of Cooper Township June 8, 2021
This information has to do with the H2O project that has been going on in our township since August of
last year.
The residents of this area received the benefit of H2O service after PFAS was detected in some ground
water wells a couple years ago. Before this project got underway I contacted the board to ask that this
project be watched over by our township as it was not our project but from the City of Kalamazoo and I
had the feeling that our area would be trampled over with no consideration for our residents property
as well as the roadway. Prein Newhof is the engineering firm handling the oversite of the project, with
Lounsbury, and USA Earthworks as the contractors performing the work.
At the beginning trees were trimmed and cut down before notice was given, they were in the ROW so
all rights were with the contractor to do so, but notice should have proceeded the cutting of trees in
what some feel were in their yards. Work began and progressed well throughout the remainder of
2020. Restoration of yards was attempted before winter set in, but the inspectors did not check over
the work performed and so a crappy job was what was left. One resident had 8” ruts 6’ long in their
front yard that I was told would be fixed in the spring, not acceptable. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to
reach the lead engineer and resolve the issue as well as a few others his boss returned the call and
resolved the issue.
At the spring meeting with the contractors work was laid out for the upcoming 2021 construction
season to complete the project. One question came up at both meetings, Would the contractor be
replacing damaged things like railroad ties, and boulders that residents have placed in front of their
homes in the ROW? During both meetings the lead engineer stated that NO they are within the ROW
and hence the responsibility of the property owner no matter who damaged them. So I relayed that to
the property owners who inquired. On June 4th Lounsbury replaced the ties in front of 2627 Thayer but
not any others. They graded the shoulder some and left the site without working their way through the
neighborhood fixing the others that needed replaced or fixing the gravel shoulder. Prein Newhof has
been notified but no answer given as to will others have theirs replaced. The shoulders are still littered
with larger rocks and some still have waste dirt as the fill in the county shoulder, the County road
comm uses 22A, or 21AA type of gravel to sustain the drainage into the catch basin otherwise the dirt
just fills the drain and silts the bottom.
Board members there are other problems going on like a house being sprayed with Hydroseed and left
to dry, at the time the inspector from Lounsbury was in the area and was notified but didn’t respond,
the resident couldn’t get into their home without tracking the mess into their residence. They cleaned
the mess off of their brick home, front door and sidewalk their self.
These are issues that a good professional doesn’t let happen, and should be caught by the inspectors
(there are 3 on the job) or the engineering firm.
Larger question is are they going to finish the project in the McKinley and 20th street neighborhood?
There is talk of not doing Roosevelt or West Travis.
As a board member as well as living in the affected area I have been trying to make sure things are
done as any of us would want in our property. While I understand the engineering firm is contracted
through the city of Kalamazoo, I would expect they would have Cooper Township residents best
interests in mind while completing this project.
Respectfully
JIM Frederick
Trustee Cooper Township
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RESOLUTION FOR THE APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT 1 – WASTE NOT C&D
RECYCLING CENTER - TO THE
KALAMAZOO COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
By action of the Board/Commission/Council of _______________________________________
(City/Township/Village)
It is hereby resolved that we ____________________________________ Amendment 1 - Waste
(Approve/Disapprove)
Not C&D Recycling Center, to the Kalamazoo County Solid Waste Management Plan, prepared
pursuant to the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA451, as amended
(NREPA) Part 115, Solid Waste Management, and its Administrative Rules.
______________________________________
Appropriate Local Representative
______________________________________
Witnessed by
______________________________________
Dated
RESOLUTION FOR THE APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT 1 – WASTE NOT C&D
RECYCLING CENTER - TO THE
KALAMAZOO COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
By action of the Board/Commission/Council of _______________________________________
(City/Township/Village)
It is hereby resolved that we ____________________________________ Amendment 1 - Waste
(Approve/Disapprove)
Not C&D Recycling Center, to the Kalamazoo County Solid Waste Management Plan, prepared
pursuant to the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA451, as amended
(NREPA) Part 115, Solid Waste Management, and its Administrative Rules.
______________________________________
Appropriate Local Representative
______________________________________
Witnessed by
______________________________________
Dated
AMENDMENT 1 TO KALAMAZOO COUNTY
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
__________, 202_
The Kalamazoo County Solid Waste Management Plan (December 1998) is
hereby amended and supplemented as follows:
1. Table 2, “Inventory of Solid Waste Disposal Areas” (II-2), is hereby supplemented
as follows:
a. At the end of the list of solid waste disposal areas under the heading
“Type A Transfer Stations,” add the following:
Type A Transfer Stations County
Waste Not C&D Recycling Center Kalamazoo
b. At the end of Table 2, following the list of solid waste disposal areas under
the heading “Type B Transfer Stations,” add the following:
Processing Plants County
Waste Not C&D Recycling Center Kalamazoo
2. Table 3, “Descriptions of Solid Waste Disposal Areas” (II-3), is hereby
supplemented as follows:
a. At the end of the list of solid waste disposal areas under the heading
“Type A Transfer Stations,” add the following:
TYPE A TRANSFER STATIONS
Waste Not C&D Recycling Center
Location: Kalamazoo County, T2S R11W Section 8
Final disposal site: 1) Orchard Hills Landfill; 2) Westside Landfill;
3) South Kent Landfill; 4) C & C Landfill
Landfill Owner: 1) Landfill Management Company (private); 2) Waste
Management of Michigan d.b.a. Westside RDF (private); 3) Kent
County (public); 4) Republic Services (private)
Operating Status: pending
Wastes received: residential, commercial, industrial, construction and
demolition, contaminated soils, paper sludge, tree stumps and limbs
Total area of facility property: 5.19 acres (Gross), 4.92 acres (Net)
Estimated days open per year: 304
Estimated yearly disposal volume: unknown
b. At the end of Table 3, following the list of solid waste disposal areas under
the heading “Type B Transfer Stations,” add the following:
PROCESSING PLANTS
Waste Not C&D Recycling Center
Location: Kalamazoo County, T2S R11W Section 8
Final disposal site: 1) Orchard Hills Landfill; 2) Westside Landfill;
2 of 5
3) South Kent Landfill; 4) C & C Landfill
Landfill Owner: 1) Landfill Management Company (private); 2) Waste
Management of Michigan d.b.a. Westside RDF (private); 3) Kent
County (public); 4) Republic Services (private)
Operating Status: pending
Wastes received: residential, commercial, industrial, construction and
demolition, contaminated soils, paper sludge, tree stumps and limbs
Total area of facility property: 5.19 acres (Gross), 4.92 acres (Net)
Estimated days open per year: 304
Estimated yearly disposal volume: unknown
3. Table 4, “Solid Waste Collection Service Providers” (II-11), is hereby
supplemented as follows:
a. At the end of the list of solid waste collection service providers under the
heading “Solid Waste Collection Service Providers,” add the following:
Service Provider Disposal Facility Used
Waste Not C&D Recycling Center Orchard Hills Landfill;
Westside Landfill;
South Kent Landfill;
C & C Landfill
4. Table 11, “Inventory of Solid Waste Disposal Areas” (III-6), is hereby
supplemented as follows:
a. At the end of the list of solid waste disposal areas under the heading
“Type A Transfer Stations,” add the following:
Type A Transfer Stations County
Waste Not C&D Recycling Center Kalamazoo
b. At the end of Table 11, following the list of solid waste disposal areas under
the heading “Type B Transfer Stations,” add the following:
Processing Plants County
Waste Not C&D Recycling Center Kalamazoo
5. Table 12, “Descriptions of Solid Waste Disposal Areas” (III-7), is hereby
supplemented as follows:
a. At the end of the list of solid waste disposal areas under the heading
“Type A Transfer Stations,” add the following:
TYPE A TRANSFER STATIONS
Waste Not C&D Recycling Center
Location: Kalamazoo County, T2S R11W Section 8
Final disposal site: 1) Orchard Hills Landfill; 2) Westside Landfill;
3) South Kent Landfill; 4) C & C Landfill
Landfill Owner: 1) Landfill Management Company (private); 2) Waste
Management of Michigan d.b.a. Westside RDF (private); 3) Kent
3 of 5
County (public); 4) Republic Services (private)
Operating Status: pending
Wastes received: residential, commercial, industrial, construction and
demolition, contaminated soils, paper sludge, tree stumps and limbs
Total area of facility property: 5.19 acres (Gross), 4.92 acres (Net)
Estimated days open per year: 304
Estimated yearly disposal volume: unknown
b. At the end of Table 12, following the list of solid waste disposal areas under
the heading “Type B Transfer Stations,” add the following:
PROCESSING PLANTS
Waste Not C&D Recycling Center
Location: Kalamazoo County, T2S R11W Section 8
Final disposal site: 1) Orchard Hills Landfill; 2) Westside Landfill;
3) South Kent Landfill; 4) C & C Landfill
Landfill Owner: 1) Landfill Management Company (private); 2) Waste
Management of Michigan d.b.a. Westside RDF (private); 3) Kent
County (public); 4) Republic Services (private)
Operating Status: pending
Wastes received: residential, commercial, industrial, construction and
demolition, contaminated soils, paper sludge, tree stumps and limbs
Total area of facility property: 5.19 acres (Gross), 4.92 acres (Net)
Estimated days open per year: 304
Estimated yearly disposal volume: unknown
6. Table 15, “Selected Recycling System” (III-19), is hereby supplemented as follows:
a. At the end of the paragraphs under the heading “Drop-off programs,” add
the following:
The Waste Not C&D Recycling Center is a privately operated drop-off
which is open to the public year-round. The drop-off accepts construction
and demolition waste.
7. On Page III-27, add the following below the paragraph in “Facility Siting
Procedure”:
“The following facility is deemed automatically consistent with the plan:
Waste Not C&D Recycling Center as a new processing plant and transfer
facility; located at 2206 Nichols Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49004”
8. Appendix D, “Attachments” (D-1) is hereby amended as follows:
a. Under the heading, “Solid Waste Disposal Facility Location Maps,” amend
the first paragraph as follows:
4 of 5
Solid Waste Disposal Facility Location Maps
The following maps and/or legal descriptions (Attachments D-1 through
-12a) are intended to identify the locations of the various solid waste
disposal facilities proposed to serve Kalamazoo County during the
planning period.
b. Add the attached site plan and the following description after Attachment
D-12 as “Attachment D-12a”:
5 of 5
Attachment D-12a
Waste Not C&D Recycling Center Boundary Description
Land situated in the Township of Kalamazoo, County of Kalamazoo, State
of Michigan, described as follows:
Commencing at a point 666.25 feet North of the West 1/4 post of Section
8, Town 2 South, Range 11 West; thence North on the West line of said
Section 355.85 feet to the Right of Way of the Michigan Central Railroad;
thence Southeasterly along the Southerly line of said Railroad 803.03 feet;
thence South parallel with the W est line of said Section 215.75 feet and
thence Northwesterly to the Place of Beginning.
Also, a parcel in Section 8, Town 2 South, Range 11 West, commencing at
a point 405.5 feet North of the West 1/4 post of said Section and running
thence East at right angles to said West line 183.0 feet; thence South
parallel to said West line 66 feet; thence East at right angles to said West
line 522 feet for the Place of Beginning; thence Northwesterly to a point on
the West line of said Section 666.25 feet North of the West 1/4 post of said
Section; thence Southeasterly to a point 80 feet North of the Place of
Beginning; thence South 80 feet to the Place of Beginning.
Commonly known as: 2206 Nichols Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49004
Tax ID No. 3906-08-170-010
ART MULDER
BOUNDARY AND TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY REPORT
PROPERTY IN THE N.W. 1/4, SEC. 8, KALAMAZOO TWP. & CO., MI.
7/23/2019
36743
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36743 MULDER.dwg L.G.
PARCEL DESCRIPTION (Warranty Deed Doc. No.
2019-001282):
Land situated in the Township of Kalamazoo,
County of Kalamazoo, State of Michigan described
as follows:
Commencing at a point 666.25 feet North of the
West 1/4 post of Section 8, Town 2 South, Range
11 West; thence North on the West line of said
section 355.85 feet to the right-of-way of the
Michigan Central Railroad*; thence Southeasterly
along the Southerly line of said railroad* 803.03
feet; thence South parallel with the West line of said
section 215.75 feet and thence Northwesterly to the
Place of Beginning.
ALSO, a parcel in Section 8, Town 2 South, Range
11 West, commencing at a point 405.5 feet North of
the West 1/4 post of said section and running
thence East at right angles to said West line 183.0
feet; thence South parallel to said West line 66 feet;
thence East at right angles to said West line 522
feet for the Place of Beginning; thence
Northwesterly to a point on the West line of said
section 666.25 feet North of the West 1/4 post of
said section; thence Southeasterly to a point 80 feet
North of the Place of Beginning; thence South 80
feet to the Place of Beginning.
*CURRENT MICHIGAN DNR OWNERSHIP
SITE LOCATION
Attachment D-12a
PROPOSED DRIVEWAY EASEMENT REQUESTED FROM
THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
(DNR). FINAL GRANT, SIZE, AND LOCATION OF
EASEMENT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY MICHIGAN DNR.
*
*CURRENT
MICHIGAN DNR
OWNERSHIP
Attachment D-12a
PROPOSED DRIVEWAY EASEMENT REQUESTED FROM
THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
(DNR). FINAL GRANT, SIZE, AND LOCATION OF
EASEMENT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY MICHIGAN DNR.
*CURRENT MICHIGAN DNR OWNERSHIP
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Suite 1100
P.O. Box 306
Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0306
GRANT E.SCHERTZING
Attorney at Law
616.831.1714
616.988.1714 fax
schertzingg@millerjohnson.com
October 22, 2020
VIA EMAIL AND CERTIFIED MAIL — RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Kalamazoo County Solid Waste Management Planning Committee
c/o Lotta M. Jarnefelt, Planning & Development Department
201 W. Kalamazoo Avenue
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007
LMJARN@kalcounty.com
Re: Application to Amend Kalamazoo County Solid Waste Management Plan
Dear Ms. Jarnefelt:
We represent Waste Not Recycling, LLC (“Waste Not”). Waste Not Recycling seeks to build and
operate a recycling center for construction and demolition waste (“C&D”)1 at 2206 Nichols Road in
Kalamazoo Township. While Kalamazoo County (“County”)has many recycling programs available for
municipal solid waste (“MSW”), the closest facility capable of recycling C&D is 100 miles away.2 Without
a local recycling option, the only destinations for the County’s C&D are either (1) a landfill,3 or (2) a local
transfer station4 for diversion to a landfill or an out-of-county recycling facility.
Waste Not Recycling’s proposed center would sort C&D, remove wood, cardboard, metal, and
other reusable materials, and sell those materials for reuse, sending the rest to a landfill. The center would
also receive MSW from smaller trucks and reload the waste onto larger trucks for diversion to landfills.
The center would have little or no adverse effect on neighboring properties, the center would benefit
Kalamazoo Township and the County by —
•investing $4 million in the construction and development of the project,
•creating 20 full-time jobs and supporting the creation of still more through secondary sales,
•removing materials from the waste stream and consolidating MSW, which would reduce traffic
congestion and the wear on the County’s roads,
•preserving the capacity of landfills for actual waste,
1 R 299.4102(f) (Defined as the “waste building materials, packaging, and rubble that results from construction,
remodeling, repair, and demolition operations on houses, commercial or industrial buildings, and other structures.”).
2 The closest in-state facility is Recycle Ann Arbor’s “Recovery Yard” at 7891 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan
48103 (±92 miles from the County Administration Building).
3 E.g., Republic Services’ Marshall landfill, Waste Management’s Three Rivers landfill, or Orchard Hill Landfill.
4 E.g., Best Way Disposal’s Miller Road transfer station, Republic Services’ Gembrit Circle transfer station, or
Waste Management’s Wayne Road transfer station.
MILLER JOHNSON
October 22, 2020
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•keeping reusable materials near their source, which would also keep recycled products and dollars
in the County’s market and preserve the capacity of landfills for actual waste, and
•facilitating LEED certification by contractors and property owners, which would qualify some
construction and renovation projects for financial incentives, result in faster lease-up rates, higher
property values, and other indirect benefits, and encourage the high standards of energy efficiency,
water usage, air quality, and access that are associated with the certification.
The center would be qualify as a solid waste disposal area under Part 115 of the Natural Resources
and Environmental Protection Act (“Part 115”).5 Part 115 and the Solid Waste Management Rules require
any application for a permit to construct a disposal area to be consistent with the solid waste management
plan of the county where that area is to be located.6 In this case, the Kalamazoo County Solid Waste
Management Plan approved on July 28, 1999 (the “Solid Waste Management Plan”) identifies all disposal
areas within the County that may handle solid waste generated within the County. Since the center is not
identified in the Solid Waste Management Plan, the center can only be built and operated if the County
amends the Solid Waste Management Plan to identify it.
Under Part 115 and the Solid Waste Management Rules, an amendment to a county solid waste
management plan may be presented to the county’s solid waste management planning committee at any
time. Once an amendment to the county’s solid waste management plan has been presented, the committee
must then meet in public to direct the drafting of the amendment by the county’s designated planning
agency. The agency then prepares a draft amendment as directed by the committee, makes the amendment
available for public review for at least 90 days, and holds a public hearing on it.
This letter is an application to amend the Solid Waste Management Plan to identify Waste Not
Recycling’s proposed center as a solid waste disposal area.
5 MCL 324.11503(5).
6 R 299.4902(2); R 299.4903.
MILLER JOHNSON
October 22, 2020
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A.Applicant Information
Name of Applicant: Waste Not Recycling, LLC
Address: 3333 Ravine Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Email: ken.wastenot@gmail.com
B.Property Owner Information
Name of Owner: Art Mulder
Address: 3333 Ravine Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Email: art.wastenot@gmail.com
C.Property Information
Street Address: 2206 Nichols Road
Parcel ID: 3906-08-170-010
Government Unit: Kalamazoo Township
Legal Description: Commencing at a point 666.25 feet North of the West 1/4 post of Section
8, Town 2 South, Range 11 West; thence North on the West line of said
Section 355.85 feet to the Right of Way of the Michigan Central Railroad;
thence Southeasterly along the Southerly line of said Railroad 803.03 feet;
thence South parallel with the West line of said Section 215.75 feet and
thence Northwesterly to the Place of Beginning.
Also, a parcel in Section 8, Town 2 South, Range 11 West, commencing
at a point 405.5 feet North of the West 1/4 post of said Section and running
thence East at right angles to said West line 183.0 feet; thence South
parallel to said West line 66 feet; thence East at right angles to said West
line 522 feet for the Place of Beginning; thence Northwesterly to a point
on the West line of said Section 666.25 feet North of the West 1/4 post of
said Section; thence Southeasterly to a point 80 feet North of the Place of
Beginning; thence South 80 feet to the Place of Beginning.
Acres: 5.19 acres (Gross), 4.92 acres (Net)
D.Type of Request
Adopt the enclosed Amendment to Kalamazoo County Solid Waste Management Plan.
MILLER JOHNSON
October 22, 2020
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Please contact my office with any questions or if any additional information is required. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
MILLER JOHNSON
By
Grant E. Schertzing
Enclosure
cc: Ken Hoving, via email at ken.wastenot@gmail.com
Art Mulder, via email at art.wastenot@gmail.com
Jeff Sorensen, Chair, via email at supervisor@coopertwp.org
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Planning & Development Department
Natural Resources and Environmental Protection
Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended, Part 115, Solid
Waste Management, and its Administrative Rules,
require that each County have a Solid Waste
Management Plan (Plan) approved by the Michigan
Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy
(EGLE, previously DEQ).
In late 2020, Kalamazoo County received two
applications to amend its Plan.
In response to the amendment applications, the 14-
member Solid Waste Management Planning
Committee (SWMPC) was re-assembled and has
been meeting as required by the amendment
process.
This presentation is part of the amendment review
and approval process for the two amendments.
The two amendments are independent of each
other, but have been processed concurrently so far.
A 90-day public review process took place
January 4th –April 5th, 2021
A public hearing was held on March 17, 2021.
The Solid Waste Management Planning Committee
voted at its April 21, 2021 meeting to recommend
to the KCBOC, that the Board approve the
amendments and advance both amendments to the
municipality review and approval phase.
At the June 1st County Board meeting, the Board
will be asked to recommend actions regarding the
two amendments.
A request to amend the Plan to identify Waste Not
Recycling LLC proposed center as a solid waste
disposal area.
Proposes to build and operate a recycling center for
construction and demolition waste at the southeast
corner of Nichols Road and Ravine Road in
Kalamazoo Township.
The center would also receive municipal solid
waste from smaller trucks and reload the waste
onto larger trucks for diversion to landfills.
The company plans to invest $4 million and
create 20 full-time jobs.
The site plan for Waste Not Recycling Amendment 1
was conditionally approved by the Kalamazoo
Township Planning Commission on June 4, 2020. One
of the many conditions is that Amendment 1 to the
Plan is approved by the KCBOC.
During the SWMPC public review period, 6 comments
were received in favor of the project.
During the SWMPC public hearing, 3 comments were
made in favor of the project.
1 comment was made that raised concerns
about the driveway crossing over an easement
and the KRVT on State owned land along Ravine
Road where the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail is
located.
This comment was also submitted in written
form.
At the June 1st Board meeting, the Board will be asked
to approve or disapprove Amendment 1.
If the KCBOC votes to disapprove it is required to also
provide objections to the plan.
The SWMPC has to respond to the objections within
30 days
The Board may then approve or disapprove the
revised Amendment 1 at a subsequent meeting for
review and approval by the municipalities.
If KCBOC approves Amendment 1, 67% of the
municipalities will have to approve the Amendment
in order for it to move to the final step of review
and approval by EGLE.
At this stage, if the Board does not approve
Amendment 1, the amendment process stops and
cannot go further.
QUESTIONS?
Request to amend the Plan to encompass Best
Way’s entire property, and to allow it to
conduct processing and recycling operations in
addition to its current activities at 2606 Miller
Road in the City of Kalamazoo.
The Miller Road Transfer Station is currently in
the Plan. The current Plan encompasses the
footprint of the transfer station building. The
amendment would increase the area defined to
encompass Best Way’s total site of 9.5 acres
With the additional area, Best Way would be well
positioned to seamlessly incorporate processing and
recycling operations at this site.
The additional area would allow Best Way to remain
at this location rather than seek an alternative
location to grow.
During the public review process, 2 comments in
favor of the project was received.
During the public hearing, 1 comment in favor of
the project was made.
At the June 1st Board meeting, the Board will be
asked to approve or disapprove Amendment 2.
If the KCBOC votes to disapprove it is required to
also provide objections to the plan.
The SWMPC has to respond to the objections within
30 days
The Board may then approve or disapprove the
revised Amendment 2 at a subsequent meeting for
review and approval by the municipalities.
67% of the municipalities will have to approve the
Amendment in order for it to move to the final step of review
and approval by EGLE.
If the Board does not approve Amendment 2, the process
regarding Amendment 2 stops and cannot go further.
QUESTIONS?
www.michigan.gov/deq 800-662-9278 12/2018
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
W ASTE MANAGEMENT AND RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION DIVISION
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Contents
1. What statute and rules govern the Solid Waste Planning Program? ............................................................................. 1
2. What is the difference between a solid waste plan amendment and a solid waste plan update? .............................. 2
3. Is there a limit to the number of changes I can make to the plan in an amendment? ................................................ 2
4. Does the amendment approval process differ from the plan update approval process? ............................................ 2
5. How long does it take for a DEQ decision to be made on an amendment? .................................................................. 2
6. How do I write the plan amendment? .............................................................................................................................. 2
7. What are Plan Amendment Requirements and the Approval Process? ......................................................................... 3
8. Who are the fourteen members of the SWMPC? ............................................................................................................ 4
9. Does a 14-member SWMPC need to be appointed to develop an amendment? ......................................................... 4
10. How is the public notified of the Public Hearing that is required during the 90-day public comment period? Is there
a timeframe required for the notice? ............................................................................................................................... 4
11. How long does a Designated Planning Agency have to revise the amendment once the 90-day public comment
period has ended? ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
12. If the BOC disapproves the amendment, how long does the SWMPC have to revise it and send it back to the BOC
for approval? ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
13. Does a BOC have to provide the objections when disapproving the amendment? ...................................................... 4
14. Is there is a statutory timeframe in which the BOC must make a decision on the amendment? ................................ 4
15. What happens if the BOC does not take formal action on the amendment? ................................................................ 5
16. What happens to the amendment if the BOC disapproves the amendment a second time? ...................................... 5
17. Will the DEQ assume responsibility for and prepare the amendment if it has been disapproved by the BOC or
municipalities? .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Amendment Approval Process ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
1. What statute and rules govern the Solid Waste Planning Program?
Part 115, Solid Waste Management, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451,
as amended, and the rules promulgated under the Act.
FAQ
FAQ: Solid Waste Manament Plan Amendment
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2. What is the difference between a solid waste plan amendment and a solid waste plan update?
A plan can be amended by the county at any time. An amendment can be used to change a portion of the plan,
or the entire plan. However, an amendment cannot take the place of a full plan update, even if the amendment
is approved near the same time the Director of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) calls
for a plan update. A plan update may only be initiated by the Director of the DEQ and may not be initiated by
the county (R299.4709).
3. Is there a limit to the number of changes I can make to the plan in an amendment?
No, you may make as many changes as needed. However, if you are amending the plan close to a five-year
update, the amendment will not serve as a substitute for a full plan update.
4. Does the amendment approval process differ from the plan update approval process?
No, an amendment follows the same approval process and steps as a full plan update. See the attached
flowchart at the end of this document for further guidance (R 299.4709[4]).
5. How long does it take for a DEQ decision to be made on an amendment?
In most cases, a decision will be made within six (6) months of the submittal date (Section 324.11537[1]).
6. How do I write the plan amendment?
The recommendation for the most useful way to present an amendment is to include all of the proposed
changes in a single document or cover letter, and include any revised forms, tables, or maps. It is not necessary
to make each change to the originally approved plan pages and send the entire plan to the DEQ for approval.
Please see the table below for common amendments. Recommendations for writing and presenting the
amendment have been included to facilitate prompt and efficient processing of the amendments, and to
demonstrate compliance with Part 115 and its administrative rules:
Part of the plan you would like to
change (or amend):
Please include the following in the amendment package in
addition to the list under question 6:
Add a solid waste facility located in your
county.
• A complete facility description.
• An updated facility map including any proposed expansions envisioned
under the plan.
• In the cover letter, include the facility that will be added, and all page
numbers where the facility will be referenced.
Add a solid waste facility located outside
of the county to demonstrate 10-year
capacity requirements.
• A complete facility description.
• A facility map.
• An updated copy of the export authorization table if not originally
identified.*
• A letter from the facility stating they have available capacity to fulfill the
10-year capacity requirement.
• In the cover letter, include the facility that will be added, including all
page numbers where the facility will be referenced.
Change an existing facility description to
allow expansion, or change the type of
disposal area when no siting procedure
exists in the plan (i.e., you would like to
• A completed revised facility description that includes the expansion or
changes.
• A facility map that includes the expansion area.
• In the cover letter, include changes made to the “Authorized Disposal
Area” section of the plan’s Siting Review Procedure and either state
FAQ: Solid Waste Manament Plan Amendment
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Part of the plan you would like to
change (or amend):
Please include the following in the amendment package in
addition to the list under question 6:
change a Type B transfer station to a Type
A transfer station).
the specific site expansion by acreage and/or capacity, OR change the
plan to add an approvable siting process and criteria.
Authorize another county to import waste
to your county, or authorize your waste to
be exported to another county.
• An updated copy of the import or export authorization table. *
• In the cover letter, include a general statement indicating the new
county that will be authorized to import or export waste, including “all
references to importing or exporting counties will include ‘x’ county.”
Authorize automatic consistency with the
plan for a specific disposal area.
• A completed revised facility description that includes the expansion or
changes.
• A facility map that includes the expansion area.
• In the cover letter, include changes made to the “Solid Waste Disposal
Areas” to include the facility and the “Authorized Disposal Area” of the
plan’s siting review procedure.
Change the name of a facility.
It is not necessary to amend the plan if a
facility name has changed through sale or
other means. You may wish to include
this change if you are amending the plan
for other reasons.
• In the cover letter, include a general statement such as “all references
to ‘X Landfill’ in the plan will be changed to ‘Z Landfill’.”
*The import or export of waste is not authorized until the reciprocal county also authorizes the import/export (324.11538[6]). If the
county is listed in future import/export area of the table and a facility becomes operational, an amendment is not needed to include it
as a “current” authorized import or export county.
7. What are Plan Amendment Requirements and the Approval Process?
The amendment approval process is the same and requires the same steps be taken as that for a plan update.
See the attached flow chart for more details (R 299.4709).
To demonstrate compliance with Part 115 and to assist with prompt and efficient processing of amendments,
please include the following when submitting the amendment to the DEQ for final approval:
• A cover letter explaining major concepts or changes included in the amendment, the exact language to
be changed by the amendment, and all revised tables, forms, and maps.
• The signed and approved minutes and/or resolution indicating approval of the amendment by the Solid
Waste Management Planning Committee (1 – Approval prior to the 90-day public comment period; and
2 – Approval before the County Board of Commissioners [BOC] formal action, as per Section
324.11535).
• The signed and approved minutes and/or resolution indicating approval of the amendment by the BOC.
• A copy of the notice of public hearing that includes the date of publication. The notice must be a
minimum of 30 days prior to the public hearing date to comply with Section 324.11535 (f).
• The notes taken at the public hearing, including all written and oral comments on the plan.
• The signed resolution or approval of the amendment from at least 67 percent of all municipalities, as
per Section 324.11536. Please include a list of all municipalities within the County.
• List of the Solid Waste Management Planning Committee (SWMPC) members and their areas or
representation.
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8. Who are the fourteen members of the SWMPC?
The 14-member SWMPC consists of the following: 4 that represent the solid waste management industry, 2
that represent environmental interest groups, 1 that represents county government, 1 that represents city
government, 1 that represents township government, 1 that represents the regional solid waste planning
agency, 1 that represents industrial waste generators, and 3 that represent the general public (Section
324.11534[2]) and (R 299.4703).
“Solid Waste Management Industry” as defined in R 299.4105(j).
“Environmental Interest Group” as defined in R 299.4102(o).
“Regional Solid Waste Planning Agency” as defined in Section 324.11505(2).
“General Public” as defined in R 299.4103(e).
Please note that Part 115 does not provide definitions for each of the SWMPC member positions. Therefore,
to demonstrate compliance with Part 115, it is recommended that the county be able to explain how each
member represents the position it holds, if challenged.
9. Does a 14-member SWMPC need to be appointed to develop an amendment?
Yes, an SWMPC shall be appointed (Section 324.11534[1]). The process of amending a plan is the same as
the original development of a plan, therefore requiring a SWMPC to be in compliance with Part 115, unless a
SWMPC is already established/appointed (R 299.4709[4]).
10. How is the public notified of the Public Hearing that is required during the 90-day public comment period?
Is there a timeframe required for the notice?
The Public Hearing shall be published in a newspaper having a majority circulation within the county to
demonstrate compliance with Part 115. The notice shall indicate a location where copies of the plan are
available for public inspection, shall indicate the time and place of the public hearing, and shall be published
not less than 30 days before a hearing (324.11535[f]).
11. How long does a Designated Planning Agency have to revise the amendment once the 90-day public
comment period has ended?
The Designated Planning Agency has 30 days to revise the amendment, get SWMPC approval, and recommend
the amendment to the BOC (Section 324.11536[3]).
12. If the BOC disapproves the amendment, how long does the SWMPC have to re vise it and send it back to
the BOC for approval?
30 days (324.11536[3]).
13. Does a BOC have to provide the objections when disapproving the amendment?
Yes, the BOC must provide objections when disapproving the amendment (Section 324.11536[3]). It is
suggested to have written objections. Verbal objections provided and contained in the meeting minutes also
adequately demonstrates compliance.
14. Is there is a statutory timeframe in which the BOC must make a decision on the amendment?
There is no timeframe specified in Part 115.
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15. What happens if the BOC does not take formal action on the amendment?
The amendment process is stopped until the BOC either approves or disapproves the amendment with
objections. R299.4708 describes the amendment process, and states that the next step of the approval
process continues after the BOC takes formal action.
16. What happens to the amendment if the BOC disapproves the amendment a second time?
If the amendment was required by the DEQ and is not approved by the BOC a second time, the BOC may prepare
its own amendment. If the BOC chooses not to prepare its own amendment, the DEQ will prepare the
amendment for the County (R299.4709(2)).
If the amendment that is being pursued was not required by the DEQ and is not approved by the BOC a second
time, the amendment pursued will not be completed and the process will be considered terminated. Any new
amendment must start at the beginning of the process (R299.4709(4)).
17. Will the DEQ assume responsibility for and prepare the amendment if it has been disapproved by the
BOC or municipalities?
The DEQ only assumes responsibility for and prepares plan updates that were initiated by the DEQ Director,
unless the amendment was required by the DEQ, then the DEQ would prepare the amendment (Section
324.11533[6]).
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This publication is intended for guidance only and may be impacted by changes in legislation, rules, policies, and procedures
adopted after the date of publication. Although this publication makes every effort to teach users how to meet applicable
compliance obligations, use of this publication does not constitute the rendering of legal advice.
Amendment Approval Process
RESOLUTION FOR THE APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT 2 – MILLER ROAD
TRANSFER STATION - TO THE
KALAMAZOO COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
By action of the Board/Commission/Council of _______________________________________
(City/Township/Village)
It is hereby resolved that we ____________________________________ Amendment 2 – Miller
(Approve/Disapprove)
Road Transfer Station, to the Kalamazoo County Solid Waste Management Plan, prepared
pursuant to the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA451, as amended
(NREPA) Part 115, Solid Waste Management, and its Administrative Rules.
______________________________________
Appropriate Local Representative
______________________________________
Witnessed by
______________________________________
Dated
RESOLUTION FOR THE APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT 2 – MILLER ROAD
TRANSFER STATION - TO THE
KALAMAZOO COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
By action of the Board/Commission/Council of _______________________________________
(City/Township/Village)
It is hereby resolved that we ____________________________________ Amendment 2 – Miller
(Approve/Disapprove)
Road Transfer Station, to the Kalamazoo County Solid Waste Management Plan, prepared
pursuant to the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA451, as amended
(NREPA) Part 115, Solid Waste Management, and its Administrative Rules.
______________________________________
Appropriate Local Representative
______________________________________
Witnessed by
______________________________________
Dated
AMENDMENT 2 TO KALAMAZOO COUNTY
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
________________, 202___
The Kalamazoo County Solid Waste Management Plan (December 1998) is hereby amended and
supplemented as follows:
1. Table 2, “Inventory of Solid Waste Disposal Areas” (II-2), is hereby supplemented as follows:
a. At the end of Table 2, following the list of solid waste disposal areas under the heading
“Type B Transfer Stations,” add the following:
Processing Plants County
Miller Road Transfer Station Kalamazoo
2. Table 3, “Descriptions of Solid Waste Disposal Areas” (II-3), is hereby amended as follows:
a. Under the heading “Type A Transfer Stations”, “Miller Road Transfer Station”, “Wastes
received” (II-8), add: recyclables, contaminated soils, paper sludge.
b. Under the heading “Type A Transfer Stations”, “Miller Road Transfer Station”, “Total area
of facility property” (II-8), strike “+/- 1 acre” and insert “+/- 9.51 acres
c. Under the heading “Type B Transfer Stations” (II-10), add the following:
PROCESSING PLANTS
Miller Road Transfer Station
Location: Kalamazoo County, T2S R11W Section 25
Final Disposal Site: Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill
Owner: Landfill Management Company (private)
Operating Status: Open and Licensed
Wastes received: residential, commercial, industrial, construction, demolition, trees and
stumps, recyclables, contaminated soils, paper sludge
Total area of facility property: +/-9.51 acres
Estimated days open per year: 312
Estimated yearly disposal volume: Unknown
3. Table 11, “Inventory of Solid Waste Disposal Areas” (III-6), is hereby supplemented as follows:
a. At the end of Table 11, following the list of solid waste disposal areas under the heading
“Type B Transfer Stations,” add the following:
Processing Plants County
Miller Road Transfer Station Kalamazoo
4. Table 12, “Descriptions of Solid Waste Disposal Areas” (III-7), is hereby amended as follows:
a. Under the heading “Type A Transfer Stations”, “Miller Road Transfer Station”, “Total area
of facility property” (III-12), strike “+/- 1 acre” and insert “+/- 9.51 acres.
b. At the end of Table 12, following the list of solid waste disposal areas under the heading
“Type B Transfer Stations” (III-14) add the following:
PROCESSING PLANTS
Miller Road Transfer Station
Location: Kalamazoo County, T2S R11W Section 25
Final Disposal Site: Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill
Owner: Landfill Management Company (private)
Operating Status: Open and Licensed
Wastes received: residential, commercial, industrial, construction, demolition, trees and
stumps, recyclables, contaminated soils, paper sludge
Total area of facility property: +/-9.51 acres
Estimated days open per year: 312
Estimated yearly disposal volume: Unknown
5. Table 15, “Selected Recycling System” (III-19), is hereby supplemented as follows:
a. At the end of the paragraphs under the heading “Drop-off programs” (III-20), add the
following:
The Miller Road Transfer Station is a privately operated drop-off which is open to the
public year round. The drop-off accepts Cardboard, Paper, Rigid Plastic 1-7, Aluminum,
Tin, Steel (Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Metals), Wood, Glass, Concrete, Asphalt & Compost.
6. On Page III-27, add the following below the paragraph in “Facility Siting Procedure”:
The following facility is deemed automatically consistent with the plan:
Miller Road Transfer Station for any expansions at its solid waste transfer station or as a
new processing plant; located at 2606 Miller Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49001.
7. Appendix D, “Attachments” (D-1) is hereby amended as follows:
a. Attachment D-8, the Miller Road Transfer Station, is removed and replaced with the
attached Exhibit C as “Attachment D-8a”.
Attachment D-8a
Exhibit C
Miller Road Transfer Station
Parcel Number: 06-25-314-001
County tax description:
G25-28-2 Section 25-2-11 Beginning 260ft West of the intersection of the E&W 1/4 line of
Section 25 with the westerly line of the GTW Railroad right-of-way; thence South 05deg 34min
East 484ft; thence East 260ft; thence South 05deg 34min East 183.13ft to the south line of the
N 1/2 of the NW1/4 of the SW1/4 of Section 25; thence West 328.02ft along said south line;
thence North 05deg 34min West 667.13ft parallel to the westerly line of said right-of-way to
the E&W 1/4 line; thence East 68.02ft along said E&W 1/4 line to the point of beginning,
excluding the North 33ft for Miller Road.
Parcel Number: 06-25-318-001
County tax description:
G25-10-2 Sect 25-2-11 that part of the S 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 lying E of the ELY li of
the GR&I RR right of way.
Both Parcels:
Deed Legal Description (Liber 1210 Pg 152)
Land located in the North half of the Southwest quarter of Section 25, Town 2 South , Range 11
West, described as: Commencing at a point in the East and West quarter line of said section
328.02 feet West along said quarter line from the West line of the Grand Trunk Western
Railroad, thence Southerly parallel with the West line of the Gran d Trunk Western Railroad
667.13 feet to the South line of the North half of the Northwest quarter of the Southwest
quarter of said section; thence West along said South line 191.58 feet to the East line of the
Conrail right-of-way (formerly G.R. & I. Railroad); thence Southerly along the East line of the
Conrail right-of-way to the South one-eighth line of said section; thence East along said one-
eighth line to the West line of the Grand Trunk Western Railroad; thence Northerly along said
West line of said Grand Trunk Western Railroad 850.42 feet; thence West parallel to the East
and West quarter line 260 feet; thence Northerly parallel to the West line of the Grand Trunk
Western Railroad to the East and West quarter line of said section; thence West along s aid
quarter line to the place of beginning, subject to conditions, limitations, restrictions, and
easements of records.
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Planning & Development Department
Natural Resources and Environmental Protection
Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended, Part 115, Solid
Waste Management, and its Administrative Rules,
require that each County have a Solid Waste
Management Plan (Plan) approved by the Michigan
Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy
(EGLE, previously DEQ).
In late 2020, Kalamazoo County received two
applications to amend its Plan.
In response to the amendment applications, the 14-
member Solid Waste Management Planning
Committee (SWMPC) was re-assembled and has
been meeting as required by the amendment
process.
This presentation is part of the amendment review
and approval process for the two amendments.
The two amendments are independent of each
other, but have been processed concurrently so far.
A 90-day public review process took place
January 4th –April 5th, 2021
A public hearing was held on March 17, 2021.
The Solid Waste Management Planning Committee
voted at its April 21, 2021 meeting to recommend
to the KCBOC, that the Board approve the
amendments and advance both amendments to the
municipality review and approval phase.
At the June 1st County Board meeting, the Board
will be asked to recommend actions regarding the
two amendments.
A request to amend the Plan to identify Waste Not
Recycling LLC proposed center as a solid waste
disposal area.
Proposes to build and operate a recycling center for
construction and demolition waste at the southeast
corner of Nichols Road and Ravine Road in
Kalamazoo Township.
The center would also receive municipal solid
waste from smaller trucks and reload the waste
onto larger trucks for diversion to landfills.
The company plans to invest $4 million and
create 20 full-time jobs.
The site plan for Waste Not Recycling Amendment 1
was conditionally approved by the Kalamazoo
Township Planning Commission on June 4, 2020. One
of the many conditions is that Amendment 1 to the
Plan is approved by the KCBOC.
During the SWMPC public review period, 6 comments
were received in favor of the project.
During the SWMPC public hearing, 3 comments were
made in favor of the project.
1 comment was made that raised concerns
about the driveway crossing over an easement
and the KRVT on State owned land along Ravine
Road where the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail is
located.
This comment was also submitted in written
form.
At the June 1st Board meeting, the Board will be asked
to approve or disapprove Amendment 1.
If the KCBOC votes to disapprove it is required to also
provide objections to the plan.
The SWMPC has to respond to the objections within
30 days
The Board may then approve or disapprove the
revised Amendment 1 at a subsequent meeting for
review and approval by the municipalities.
If KCBOC approves Amendment 1, 67% of the
municipalities will have to approve the Amendment
in order for it to move to the final step of review
and approval by EGLE.
At this stage, if the Board does not approve
Amendment 1, the amendment process stops and
cannot go further.
QUESTIONS?
Request to amend the Plan to encompass Best
Way’s entire property, and to allow it to
conduct processing and recycling operations in
addition to its current activities at 2606 Miller
Road in the City of Kalamazoo.
The Miller Road Transfer Station is currently in
the Plan. The current Plan encompasses the
footprint of the transfer station building. The
amendment would increase the area defined to
encompass Best Way’s total site of 9.5 acres
With the additional area, Best Way would be well
positioned to seamlessly incorporate processing and
recycling operations at this site.
The additional area would allow Best Way to remain
at this location rather than seek an alternative
location to grow.
During the public review process, 2 comments in
favor of the project was received.
During the public hearing, 1 comment in favor of
the project was made.
At the June 1st Board meeting, the Board will be
asked to approve or disapprove Amendment 2.
If the KCBOC votes to disapprove it is required to
also provide objections to the plan.
The SWMPC has to respond to the objections within
30 days
The Board may then approve or disapprove the
revised Amendment 2 at a subsequent meeting for
review and approval by the municipalities.
67% of the municipalities will have to approve the
Amendment in order for it to move to the final step of review
and approval by EGLE.
If the Board does not approve Amendment 2, the process
regarding Amendment 2 stops and cannot go further.
QUESTIONS?
www.michigan.gov/deq 800-662-9278 12/2018
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
W ASTE MANAGEMENT AND RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION DIVISION
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Contents
1. What statute and rules govern the Solid Waste Planning Program? ............................................................................. 1
2. What is the difference between a solid waste plan amendment and a solid waste plan update? .............................. 2
3. Is there a limit to the number of changes I can make to the plan in an amendment? ................................................ 2
4. Does the amendment approval process differ from the plan update approval process? ............................................ 2
5. How long does it take for a DEQ decision to be made on an amendment? .................................................................. 2
6. How do I write the plan amendment? .............................................................................................................................. 2
7. What are Plan Amendment Requirements and the Approval Process? ......................................................................... 3
8. Who are the fourteen members of the SWMPC? ............................................................................................................ 4
9. Does a 14-member SWMPC need to be appointed to develop an amendment? ......................................................... 4
10. How is the public notified of the Public Hearing that is required during the 90-day public comment period? Is there
a timeframe required for the notice? ............................................................................................................................... 4
11. How long does a Designated Planning Agency have to revise the amendment once the 90-day public comment
period has ended? ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
12. If the BOC disapproves the amendment, how long does the SWMPC have to revise it and send it back to the BOC
for approval? ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
13. Does a BOC have to provide the objections when disapproving the amendment? ...................................................... 4
14. Is there is a statutory timeframe in which the BOC must make a decision on the amendment? ................................ 4
15. What happens if the BOC does not take formal action on the amendment? ................................................................ 5
16. What happens to the amendment if the BOC disapproves the amendment a second time? ...................................... 5
17. Will the DEQ assume responsibility for and prepare the amendment if it has been disapproved by the BOC or
municipalities? .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Amendment Approval Process ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
1. What statute and rules govern the Solid Waste Planning Program?
Part 115, Solid Waste Management, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451,
as amended, and the rules promulgated under the Act.
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2. What is the difference between a solid waste plan amendment and a solid waste plan update?
A plan can be amended by the county at any time. An amendment can be used to change a portion of the plan,
or the entire plan. However, an amendment cannot take the place of a full plan update, even if the amendment
is approved near the same time the Director of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) calls
for a plan update. A plan update may only be initiated by the Director of the DEQ and may not be initiated by
the county (R299.4709).
3. Is there a limit to the number of changes I can make to the plan in an amendment?
No, you may make as many changes as needed. However, if you are amending the plan close to a five-year
update, the amendment will not serve as a substitute for a full plan update.
4. Does the amendment approval process differ from the plan update approval process?
No, an amendment follows the same approval process and steps as a full plan update. See the attached
flowchart at the end of this document for further guidance (R 299.4709[4]).
5. How long does it take for a DEQ decision to be made on an amendment?
In most cases, a decision will be made within six (6) months of the submittal date (Section 324.11537[1]).
6. How do I write the plan amendment?
The recommendation for the most useful way to present an amendment is to include all of the proposed
changes in a single document or cover letter, and include any revised forms, tables, or maps. It is not necessary
to make each change to the originally approved plan pages and send the entire plan to the DEQ for approval.
Please see the table below for common amendments. Recommendations for writing and presenting the
amendment have been included to facilitate prompt and efficient processing of the amendments, and to
demonstrate compliance with Part 115 and its administrative rules:
Part of the plan you would like to
change (or amend):
Please include the following in the amendment package in
addition to the list under question 6:
Add a solid waste facility located in your
county.
• A complete facility description.
• An updated facility map including any proposed expansions envisioned
under the plan.
• In the cover letter, include the facility that will be added, and all page
numbers where the facility will be referenced.
Add a solid waste facility located outside
of the county to demonstrate 10-year
capacity requirements.
• A complete facility description.
• A facility map.
• An updated copy of the export authorization table if not originally
identified.*
• A letter from the facility stating they have available capacity to fulfill the
10-year capacity requirement.
• In the cover letter, include the facility that will be added, including all
page numbers where the facility will be referenced.
Change an existing facility description to
allow expansion, or change the type of
disposal area when no siting procedure
exists in the plan (i.e., you would like to
• A completed revised facility description that includes the expansion or
changes.
• A facility map that includes the expansion area.
• In the cover letter, include changes made to the “Authorized Disposal
Area” section of the plan’s Siting Review Procedure and either state
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Part of the plan you would like to
change (or amend):
Please include the following in the amendment package in
addition to the list under question 6:
change a Type B transfer station to a Type
A transfer station).
the specific site expansion by acreage and/or capacity, OR change the
plan to add an approvable siting process and criteria.
Authorize another county to import waste
to your county, or authorize your waste to
be exported to another county.
• An updated copy of the import or export authorization table. *
• In the cover letter, include a general statement indicating the new
county that will be authorized to import or export waste, including “all
references to importing or exporting counties will include ‘x’ county.”
Authorize automatic consistency with the
plan for a specific disposal area.
• A completed revised facility description that includes the expansion or
changes.
• A facility map that includes the expansion area.
• In the cover letter, include changes made to the “Solid Waste Disposal
Areas” to include the facility and the “Authorized Disposal Area” of the
plan’s siting review procedure.
Change the name of a facility.
It is not necessary to amend the plan if a
facility name has changed through sale or
other means. You may wish to include
this change if you are amending the plan
for other reasons.
• In the cover letter, include a general statement such as “all references
to ‘X Landfill’ in the plan will be changed to ‘Z Landfill’.”
*The import or export of waste is not authorized until the reciprocal county also authorizes the import/export (324.11538[6]). If the
county is listed in future import/export area of the table and a facility becomes operational, an amendment is not needed to include it
as a “current” authorized import or export county.
7. What are Plan Amendment Requirements and the Approval Process?
The amendment approval process is the same and requires the same steps be taken as that for a plan update.
See the attached flow chart for more details (R 299.4709).
To demonstrate compliance with Part 115 and to assist with prompt and efficient processing of amendments,
please include the following when submitting the amendment to the DEQ for final approval:
• A cover letter explaining major concepts or changes included in the amendment, the exact language to
be changed by the amendment, and all revised tables, forms, and maps.
• The signed and approved minutes and/or resolution indicating approval of the amendment by the Solid
Waste Management Planning Committee (1 – Approval prior to the 90-day public comment period; and
2 – Approval before the County Board of Commissioners [BOC] formal action, as per Section
324.11535).
• The signed and approved minutes and/or resolution indicating approval of the amendment by the BOC.
• A copy of the notice of public hearing that includes the date of publication. The notice must be a
minimum of 30 days prior to the public hearing date to comply with Section 324.11535 (f).
• The notes taken at the public hearing, including all written and oral comments on the plan.
• The signed resolution or approval of the amendment from at least 67 percent of all municipalities, as
per Section 324.11536. Please include a list of all municipalities within the County.
• List of the Solid Waste Management Planning Committee (SWMPC) members and their areas or
representation.
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8. Who are the fourteen members of the SWMPC?
The 14-member SWMPC consists of the following: 4 that represent the solid waste management industry, 2
that represent environmental interest groups, 1 that represents county government, 1 that represents city
government, 1 that represents township government, 1 that represents the regional solid waste planning
agency, 1 that represents industrial waste generators, and 3 that represent the general public (Section
324.11534[2]) and (R 299.4703).
“Solid Waste Management Industry” as defined in R 299.4105(j).
“Environmental Interest Group” as defined in R 299.4102(o).
“Regional Solid Waste Planning Agency” as defined in Section 324.11505(2).
“General Public” as defined in R 299.4103(e).
Please note that Part 115 does not provide definitions for each of the SWMPC member positions. Therefore,
to demonstrate compliance with Part 115, it is recommended that the county be able to explain how each
member represents the position it holds, if challenged.
9. Does a 14-member SWMPC need to be appointed to develop an amendment?
Yes, an SWMPC shall be appointed (Section 324.11534[1]). The process of amending a plan is the same as
the original development of a plan, therefore requiring a SWMPC to be in compliance with Part 115, unless a
SWMPC is already established/appointed (R 299.4709[4]).
10. How is the public notified of the Public Hearing that is required during the 90-day public comment period?
Is there a timeframe required for the notice?
The Public Hearing shall be published in a newspaper having a majority circulation within the county to
demonstrate compliance with Part 115. The notice shall indicate a location where copies of the plan are
available for public inspection, shall indicate the time and place of the public hearing, and shall be published
not less than 30 days before a hearing (324.11535[f]).
11. How long does a Designated Planning Agency have to revise the amendment once the 90-day public
comment period has ended?
The Designated Planning Agency has 30 days to revise the amendment, get SWMPC approval, and recommend
the amendment to the BOC (Section 324.11536[3]).
12. If the BOC disapproves the amendment, how long does the SWMPC have to re vise it and send it back to
the BOC for approval?
30 days (324.11536[3]).
13. Does a BOC have to provide the objections when disapproving the amendment?
Yes, the BOC must provide objections when disapproving the amendment (Section 324.11536[3]). It is
suggested to have written objections. Verbal objections provided and contained in the meeting minutes also
adequately demonstrates compliance.
14. Is there is a statutory timeframe in which the BOC must make a decision on the amendment?
There is no timeframe specified in Part 115.
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15. What happens if the BOC does not take formal action on the amendment?
The amendment process is stopped until the BOC either approves or disapproves the amendment with
objections. R299.4708 describes the amendment process, and states that the next step of the approval
process continues after the BOC takes formal action.
16. What happens to the amendment if the BOC disapproves the amendment a second time?
If the amendment was required by the DEQ and is not approved by the BOC a second time, the BOC may prepare
its own amendment. If the BOC chooses not to prepare its own amendment, the DEQ will prepare the
amendment for the County (R299.4709(2)).
If the amendment that is being pursued was not required by the DEQ and is not approved by the BOC a second
time, the amendment pursued will not be completed and the process will be considered terminated. Any new
amendment must start at the beginning of the process (R299.4709(4)).
17. Will the DEQ assume responsibility for and prepare the amendment if it has been disapproved by the
BOC or municipalities?
The DEQ only assumes responsibility for and prepares plan updates that were initiated by the DEQ Director,
unless the amendment was required by the DEQ, then the DEQ would prepare the amendment (Section
324.11533[6]).
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