Macomb Orchard Trail Commission

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1 FINAL AGENDA There will be a meeting of the on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. in the Shelby Township Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Building Van Dyke Avenue, Shelby Township, Michigan Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Adoption of Agenda as amended to include Item 17a 4. Adoption of Minutes: May 26, 2016 [page 1] 5. Public Participation 6. Introduction of Karin Armbruster, BOC Communications Coordinator 7. Update on ITC Vegetation Management Work (Amy Murray, ITC) 8. Update on MOTC Operations and Maintenance (JP Rea) a. Annual budget and capital improvement plan? b. Maps and brochures in kiosks? c. Trail projects for FY2017 from County Department of Roads? d. Bathroom on Ridge Road e. Romeo Pocket Park f. Maple and Blue Spruce disease on 24 Mile Road 9. Update on Installing Island on 24 Mile Road / Dequindre (JP Rea / J. Carabelli) 10. Update on Shelby Township Pocket Park (JP Rea / Joe Youngblood) a. Follow-up from County Corp Counsel on using ITC Settlement Funds 11. Follow-up on Adopt-A-Trail Program (JP Rea) 12. Follow-up on participation of HCMA (JP Rea) 13. Discussion on safety issues along Trail and Road intersections (All) [page 5] 14. Friends of MOT Update (Allan Goetzinger) Membership Kathy Bosheers Jim Carabelli (Chair) Allan Goetzinger Troy Jeschke Nina Kelly Joseph Youngblood

2 15. Receive and File a Letter from ITC RE: Response to MOTC Letter [page 7] b. SEMCOG and MAC Pulse of the Region Survey on Parks and [page 9] Recreation 16. MOTC Facebook site (Karin Armbruster) 17. Other Business a. Approve DIA Inside Out Installation on the Macomb Orchard Trail (32 Mile Road near Clinton Street) from July 2016 to November 2016 [page 10] 18. Confirm Next Meeting 19. Adjournment NOTE: Commissioner headshots will be taken for MOTC website after meeting. Membership Kathy Bosheers Jim Carabelli (Chair) Allan Goetzinger Troy Jeschke Nina Kelly Joseph Youngblood

3 Unofficial Minutes May 26, 2016 (Minutes taken by: Andrew Kim) 1 Chairman Carabelli called the May 26, 2016 meeting of the to order at 8:31 a.m. at Shelby Township Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Building (52700 Van Dyke Avenue, Shelby Township, Michigan 48316). MEMBERS PRESENT Kathy Bosheers Jim Carabelli Allan Goetzinger Troy Jeschke Joe Youngblood OTHERS PRESENT John Paul (JP) Rea Bill Parkus Andrew Kim Jill Smith ABSENT Nina Kelly AFFLIATION Washington Township Macomb County Board of Commissioners Armada Township City of Richmond Shelby Township AFFLIATION Macomb County Department of Planning and Economic Development SEMCOG Macomb County Board of Commissioners Former County Assistant Corporation Counsel AFFLIATION Huron-Clinton Metroparks AGENDA Motion by Bosheers, supported by Jeschke, to approve the agenda. Motion carried. ADOPTION OF MINUTES: APRIL Motion by Bosheers, supported by Goetzinger, to approve the minutes from April 28, 2016 Meeting. Motion carried. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION None UPDATE ON 2016 GOVERNANCE JP Rea provided update on the 2016 operations and maintenance of the Trail o JP to be the point person moving forward o Annual Operations and Maintenance costs approximately $59K, however annual revenue from members are approximately $25K o Carabelli requested JP to look into having other communities join MOT or working with ITC to make up the annual deficit Membership Kathy Bosheers Jim Carabelli (Chair) Allan Goetzinger Troy Jeschke Nina Kelly Joseph Youngblood Page 1 of 4

4 o Pro-Mo Lawn and Landscape is the sole contractor for 2016 for all maintenance and lawn cutting for the Trail o JP to help establish MOTC annual budget and capital improvement plan o JP mentioned that the county Department of Roads is working to designate dollars and resources for non-motorized (trail) projects for FY 2017 o Interaction with ITC! Provided ITC with aerials to identify areas where they will perform 2016 activities! JP will be the liaison to ITC moving forward! JP will be point-person for potential pre-construction meeting before ITC begins their 2016 vegetation management activities o Bathroom on Ridge Road in Richmond Township is damaged from vandalism " Jechske will look into it o Residents would like to dedicate a bench in Romeo Pocket Park for a Friends of MOT that recently passed away o Residents concerned about Maple and Blue Spruce disease on 24 Mile Road Motion by Youngblood, supported by Jeschke, to receive and file. Motion carried. UPDATE ON INSTALLING ISLAND ON 24 MILE ROAD / DEQUINDRE JP mentioned that total cost is approximately $91K where County Department of Roads will contribute half but waiting cost share from local municipalities JP to request opinion from County Corporation Counsel on using ITC Settlement Funds for non-vegetation management costs Motion by Jeschke, supported by Bosheers, to receive and file. Motion carried. REVIEW AND ADOPT LETTER TO ITC Reviewed contents of the letter and discussed edits Andrew Kim to provide revised version of letter to Commission via and all Commissioners to approve revised version via . Motion by Jeschke, supported by Goetzinger, to pre-conditional approval of letter to ITC with edits. Motion carried. UPDATE ON SEMCOG PHRAGMITES REMOVAL GRANT Bill Parkus from SEMCOG provided updated on phragmites grant to Lake St. Clair CISMA Treatment will begin August and continue through end of September Currently in the process of hiring a coordinator to administer the work of the CISMA. The coordinator will be an employee of the Stewardship Network Currently the following communities are included in the scope of the grant: o Chesterfield, Harrison, Shelby, and Washington Membership Kathy Bosheers Jim Carabelli (Chair) Allan Goetzinger Troy Jeschke Nina Kelly Joseph Youngblood 2 Page 2 of 4

5 Bill mentioned that this will need to be an on-going effort to fully eliminate phragmites 3 Motion by Bosheers, supported by Jeschke, to receive and file. Motion carried. UPDATE ON SHELBY TOWNSHIP POCKET PARK JP to request staff member of county Department of Planning and Economic Development to sketch design of pocket park (25 Mile and Shelby). This will not be engineering drawings but just a design sketch. Bosheers requested share the sketch to be used for future pocket park in Washington Township Motion by Youngblood, supported by Jeschke, to receive and file. Motion carried. UPDATE ON ADOPT-A-TRAIL PROGRAM JP provided update that 12 organizations have been designated to conduct cleanup of trail, 3 times a year. However, we will need to re-engage the organizations to continue this effort Goetzinger to forward s of the 12 organizations to JP so JP can follow-up with all the organizations to determine if they want to continue to adopt the trail JP will continue to ensure that kioks contain maps and brochures Motion by Jeschke, supported by Youngblood, to receive and file. Motion carried. FRIENDS OF MOT UPDATE Did not meet in May so no updates OTHER BUSINESS Andrew Kim provided list of SEMCOG Regional Review Committee members who are responsible for deciding on TAP grant recipients for Regional Review Committee meeting will take place on June 21, 2016 at 12pm Bosheers requested JP to look into the safety issues along major intersections. Possibly redoing the signage, adding rumble strips, and/or re-doing the paint to ensure that cyclists are stopping along intersections. There should also be updated contact information along the Trail in case of any issues. JP to look into this. JP provided update on legislative efforts to establish a State revolving fund which would be used to provide funds to finance projects to expand the Iron Trail and other non-motorized projects JP to talk to George Phiffer (Director of HCMA) to have Nina Kelly or a HCMA representative participate in the MOTC meetings moving forward Motion by Bosheers, supported by Jeschke, to nominate Jill Smith as Secretary of the Macomb Orchard Trail Commission for Motion carried unanimously NEXT MEETING June meeting has been cancelled. Membership Kathy Bosheers Jim Carabelli (Chair) Allan Goetzinger Troy Jeschke Nina Kelly Joseph Youngblood Page 3 of 4

6 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Bosheers, supported by Youngblood, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:25 a.m. 4 Membership Kathy Bosheers Jim Carabelli (Chair) Allan Goetzinger Troy Jeschke Nina Kelly Joseph Youngblood Page 4 of 4

7 5 Andrew Kim Fwd: Bike Safety Patti Dib Wed, Jun 15, 2016 at 4:56 PM To: Dave Flynn Don Brown Andrew Kim Forwarded message From: Hoepfner, Bob Date: Wed, Jun 15, 2016 at 11:47 AM Subject: RE: Bike Safety To: Patti Dib Pa Bicyclists are required to follow the same laws as drivers of motor vehicles. The signs, signals, and pavement marking are all in place. The DOR cannot make people obey traffic laws that is the responsibility of Law Enforcement. Robert P. Hoepfner, P.E., Director Macomb County Department of Roads From: Patti Dib Sent: Wednesday, June 15, :14 AM To: Hoepfner, Bob; VanSteelandt, Sue; Don Brown Cc: Dave Flynn; Andrew Kim Subject: Fwd: Bike Safety Hi Bob and Sue, The BOC received the below . Can you please provide us with your thoughts and input on the situation that Mr. Fiumano raises? Commissioner Don Brown would appreciate an update, as would the Board Chair. Thanks, Patti Patti Dib Chief of Staff, Macomb County Board of Commissioners Macomb County Green Schools Coordinator

8 One South Main Street, 9th Floor Mount Clemens, MI #Factsnack Forwarded message From: Bart Fiumano <fiumanob@hotmail.com> Date: Thu, Jun 2, 2016 at 2:55 PM Subject: Bike Safety To: "BOCadmin@macombgov.org" <BOCadmin@macombgov.org> I am very concerned about the way bikers are ignoring major crossings. My main experiences are at 28 Mile Rd and Van Dyke, 29 Mile and Van Dyke, plus the point where Campground and Van Dyke intersect. I try to be very cautious, but I fear one of these days some careless biker is going to get seriously hurt. There is a STOP sign as the trail comes from the south and intersects with Campground. As a car driver intending to go south on Van Dyke or making a left turn to go north on Van Dyke, I have to watch for cars. I also watch for bikers. However,. when they come out of an obstructed area, put their heads down and power through the intersection, I pray I not only see them but the driver turning left onto Campground from North bound Van Dyke also sees the person. I think some proper, but heavy ticketing is in order. If you want to start with an awareness campaign fine, but please help me from hitting someone barreling through. 28 and Van Dyke does not seem to have a stop sign at the street. Trail rules say stop at all crossings. The person going north at Campground that was avoided doesn t realize that the trail is an extreme left view for the driver seeking to turn left off of North bound Van Dyke. Because of the angle of the road, it is not a 90 degree turn of the head as in a typical right angle intersection. Add to that there are trees that obscure the rider both south and north of 28 mile rd. A more obvious sign at the intersection and enforcement appear to be need. While the road angle at 29 and Van Dyke is not as severe as at 28 mile road. It is similar. Another pet peeve is the bicyclist who knows the trail crosses VanDyke and goes east at this intersection. I know I am an old Fussbuddy, but I don t think the cyclists should cut the corner to catch the light to cross Van Dyke. What some of them do is get off the trail path and diagonally go into the cross walk to cross Van Dyke. Here I am waiting to complete my left turn onto 29 expecting the bicyclist to stay in the crosswalk, only to see them swerve to the driver s side of my car to get into the crosswalk across VanDyke before the light turns green. I don t want to hurt anyone, but I do feel bikers have a responsibility. What about some articles in local papers and township newsletters. Even in homeowners association newsletters. We can all enjoy a safer ride. Thanks to anyone who reads this. Bart Fiumano 7221 Augusta Washington, Macomb County Board of Commissioners One S. Main Street, 9th Floor Mt. Clemens, MI

9 7 June 13, S. Main Street, 9th Floor Mount Clemens, MI Commissioners: In response to your letter of May 31, 2016 requesting information about the upcoming vegetation management work along the Macomb Orchard Trail. Our work will include removing incompatible (tree) species - primarily on the east side of the paved trail - and chipping material from cleared areas, or cutting and dicing up individual stems under remaining shrub cover. Some larger trees that were left standing during the last major clearing work will be removed. Trees are marked with X (remove) or (trim). The work is planned to be done in/or around the 3rd week of June The contractor performing the work is Trees Inc. We will also be performing vegetation maintenance on private property adjacent to the trail. The trail property will not be used for access for this work. Should residents contact the Trail Commission, with questions about the work ITC is to perform on their property, please have them contact ITC at (877) We will have a forester schedule a meeting on site with them to discuss the work to be performed on their property. We met on March 24, 2016 and again on April 19, 2016 on the trail to review the work to be done this cycle as well as to discuss any assistance we could provide with the Trail Commission s maintenance of vegetation along the trail. Your request for a third meeting to review the work can be accommodated when the crew is on site. Due to the variance of the schedule (rain, equipment etc.) we will provide 24 hours notice. Sincerely, Luba Sitar Luba Sitar Manager, Customer Relations and Community Education

10 1 S. Main Street 9 th Floor Mount Clemens, MI May 31, 2016 Attention: Luba Sitar and Amy Murray ITC Holdings Corp Energy Way Novi, MI Thank you for your participation in the March 24 th meeting and the April 19 th Trail Walk-Through. In anticipation for ITC s 2016 activities, the Commission is requesting ITC s submission of the following items: Vegetation Management on the Trail 1. Detailed description on the scope of work on the trail. The scope should include the trees that were identified and agreed to be cut down during our April 19 th walk-through 2. Timeline / Project Plan of all work that will be performed on the trail 3. Name of contractor(s) that will be performing the work Vegetation Management on private residences 1. List of private residence addresses where ITC is obtaining easement rights, and the detailed description on the scope of work that will be performed at each residence 2. List of private residence addresses where ITC will be using the Trail to access those easements 3. Timeline / Project Plan of the work that will be performed at each residence 4. Name of contractor(s) that will be performing the work For the Commission, the above items will be useful tools to communicate ITC s 2016 activities to all Macomb County municipalities and residents. The above items will be received and filed at the July 2016 Macomb Orchard Trail Commission meeting and distributed to all impacted Macomb County municipalities and relevant county stakeholders. We are requesting submission of the above items by end of day June 15, 2016 (Wednesday). Lastly, we are also requesting that a pre-construction meeting be conducted before any ITC work begins on the trail and private residences. This meeting should be attended by ITC representatives, representatives of the Trail Commission, and other county and local municipality stakeholders. Along with submission of the above requested items, please also provide confirmation that ITC will initiate this pre-construction meeting. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter and we look forward to collaborating with ITC. If there are any questions, please reach out to John Paul Rea (johnpaul.rea@macombgov.org). Sincerely, The (MOTC) Kathy Bosheers Jim Carabelli (Chair) Allan Goetzinger Troy Jeschke Nina Kelly Joseph Youngblood Membership Kathy Bosheers Jim Carabelli (Chair) Allan Goetzinger Troy Jeschke Nina Kelly Joseph Youngblood

11 9 Key Findings: SEMCOG and MAC Pulse of the Region Survey on Parks and Recreation 73% of respondents wish there were more hiking and biking trails, as well as parks that connect by hiking and biking trails In the last 12 months, 81% of respondents participated in walking, hiking or running, 63% visited picnic areas or open spaces, 58% participated in cycling Level of agreement with the following statements about parks and recreation in Southeast Michigan (Scale 1 to 5, 1 = Strongly Disagree and 5 = Strongly Agree): 4.7 = Parks, trails, outdoor rec opportunities are important resources in Southeast Michigan 4.7 = Parks, trails, outdoor rec opportunities have a positive impact on my quality of life 4.6 = Parks, trails, outdoor rec opportunities have a positive impact on the quality of life in my community 4.0 = Parks and trails in my community feel safe 3.8 = Parks and trails in my community are easy for me to access 3.8 = Parks and trails in my community are well maintained 3.6 = Parks in my community provide the types of recreation facilities and activities that I enjoy 3.2 = Parks and trails are well promoted within my community 2.7 = There are enough parks and trails in my community 82% of respondents drive to the park or trail they most often visit 25% bike, 21% walk Time (50%) is the largest deterrent keeping people from visiting parks Parks are too far from home (23%), Parks don t provide the recreation opportunities they prefer (22%) 72% of respondents learn more about park, recreation opportunities events and/or programs from the Internet 63% social media, 60% word of mouth Methodology: SEMCOG and the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition worked in conjunction with Cobalt Community Research to conduct the quarterly Pulse of the Region survey. Cobalt is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization with a mission to provide research and education in the governmental and not-for-profit sectors This non-random survey was accessed through the MAC and SEMCOG websites and ran in the months of April and May of surveys were completed online

12 Community Contact: Judy Sproat 10 Host Site: Macomb Orchard- -Trail Owner/Contact Name: Site Address: 32 Mile Rd. crossing near Clinton St Site Telephone: Owner/Contact Telephone: Site Fax: Owner/Contact Fax: Site Address: Owner/Contact Zoning/Permits Required: Requested Installation Date: July 2016 Requested De-installation Date: November 2016 TO BE FILLED OUT BY DIA Title of Reproduction Flowers in a Glass Vase Artist/Culture: Rachel Ruysch Dimensions: 44 1/4 xs Building Material: Special Mounting & Remediation Instructions : Will fill holes upon removal Fr ee standing; call Miss Dig prior to installation Name & Signature of Owner/Contact: Name & Signature of DIA Project Coordinator: Kathryn Dimond Date: Date : 2/ 17 / 16

13 11 Free Standing All sites will need to be staked and reported to MISS DIG prior to installation. Free standing sites need inches of in ground depth. The frame will be mounted to posts driven into the ground and secured with specialty hardware. Poste < pl c d l tito th ground 2:S - ~O inches de p Fr a m e la anah ed t o p o t u sl ~ ll aecurlty h ordwero Flowers in a Glass Vase

14 DIA INSIDE I 2016 INSIDE I OUT Installation Agreement This letter of agreement will confirm the participating site owner and DIA's commitment to the conditions of installation. a) A full-sized, framed reproduction of a work from the DIA's permanent collection will be produced at the museum's expense, using materials that are weatherproof and lightfast. Installation onto buildings will be performed by a licensed and insured sign contractor at the museum's expense, installation onto free-standing sign posts will be by DIA staff. b) Installations by sign contractor onto buildings will require anchoring the reproduction substrate with appropriate hardware. De-installation will also be performed by the same contractor, and includes remediation of mounting holes with materials specified by site owner in this agreement. The deinstalled reproduction will remain the property of the DIA. c) Commercial general liability insurance during the period of exhibition will be covered by DIA underwriter (Lyman and Sheets Insurance Agency) with limits of insurance of $1,000,000. each occu rrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate. d) In the event of theft or vandalism, as budget allows, the DIA will replace or remove the reproduction at the museum's expense. Replacement will require approximately fourteen days from request to reinstallation. If for any reason the owner or municipality requests removal before the date specified in this agreement, the DIA will co mply within five days, at the museum's expense. e) Cities and businesses involved in the project will be featured on a map on the DIA's website ( They will also be connected to the DIA through our social networks, including our Facebook, Flickr and Twitter accounts. The project will receive recognition through our newsletter and various printed and electronic communications. f) The duration of installation is approximately from August 1 through October 31, although individual installation/de-installation dates may vary based on owner's arrangements with DIA site manager.