Board approves Roundhill PUD amendment, reinstates two ordinances, authorizes interim bill payments and approves litigation settlement

Cascade Charter Township’s board approved several formal actions in a single meeting session, passing multiple motions by recorded roll call or voice vote.

PUD amendment: The board adopted Resolution 0152026 to amend Ordinance No. 1 (1980) for the Sentinel Point/Roundhill PUD. Staff (Andrew Smith) said the amendment updates the plan to reflect built houses, reconfigures a sidewalk, adds a fence atop a tall retaining wall, and replaces a footprint requirement with an envelope standard. A motion to adopt was made and passed by roll call.

Ordinances reinstated: The board reinstated Private Street Ordinance No. 9 (2002) via Resolution 0162026 and Subdivision Ordinance No. 5 (2003) via Resolution 0172026. Staff explained those ordinances had been rescinded during recent zoning changes and reinstatement restores guidance while the township proceeds through its zoning and referendum processes; both motions carried on recorded votes.

Payment authorization: Because no meeting is scheduled until April, the board authorized staff to pay invoices between meetings and report payments at the April 22 meeting; the motion passed.

Closed session and settlement: The board entered closed session to consult with township counsel under MCL 15.268 (Section 8(e)) regarding litigation (Blosser v. Cascade concerning Burton Park). After returning to open session the board approved a settlement in Gloucester v. Cascade Township in substantial conformance with a term sheet and authorized the township manager to execute necessary documents; the roll call recorded unanimous support.

Motions were moved, seconded and carried as recorded in the meeting minutes; where roll‑call names were read they were recorded as present and voting in the affirmative.