[Added 12-12-2005 by Ord. No. 05-11]
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An Airport Commerce Park Commission ("Commission") for the Township of Grosse Ile is established. The Commission shall consist of seven residents of the Township to be appointed by the Township Board, one of which shall be a member of the Township Board. Terms of office of the Commissioners shall be for three years, ending on April 3 in the years of expirations, except for the Township Board member whose term shall be limited to the time he or she is a member of the Township Board.
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Each member appointed to the Commission shall reside in Grosse Ile Township, Michigan.
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If any member, for any reason, resigns or relinquishes his or her membership on the Commission, a replacement shall be appointed by the Township Board to fill the vacancy for the remainder of that unexpired term.
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Any member of a Township Commission who is absent from more than three consecutive meetings or is absent from in excess of 25% or more of the official meetings of the Commission in any one fiscal year may be dismissed from membership on the Commission at the discretion of the Township Board or as otherwise provided by law.
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Members of the Commission shall receive such compensation as may be determined by the Township Board.
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Vacancies on the Commission shall be filled by the Township Board for the unexpired term of the Commissioner creating the vacancy.
The Commission is created pursuant to Section 133 of the Michigan Aeronautics Code and Chapter 67, Article I, General Commission Guidelines, of the Grosse Ile Township Municipal Code, and is vested with the authority for the construction, enlargement, improvement, maintenance, equipment, operation, and regulation of the Grosse Ile Airport and the Commerce Park.
The Commission shall exercise on behalf of the Township the general powers and authorities conferred upon the Township pursuant to Section 133 of the Michigan Aeronautics Code with respect to the Grosse Ile Township Municipal Airport, and includes the facilities associated with the industrial park area and the business operations of the Airport. These duties shall include the following by way of illustration and not by way of limitation. The Commission:
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Shall consult and cooperate with the Township Board, the Planning Commission, the Police Department, the Fire Department, the Department of Public Services and other Township officials, and any conflict between the Commission and such other commissions, departments, boards and officials shall be resolved by the Township Board, whose decision shall be final.
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Shall plan, construct, improve, operate and maintain and promote the economic development of the Grosse Ile Township Commerce Park and its facilities, including the building and grounds within the Airport Commerce Park and the Landing Area of the Grosse Ile Municipal Airport.
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Shall represent the Township in all economic, financial, and development matters affecting the interests of the Grosse Ile Municipal Airport and Commerce Park.
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May with the prior approval of the Township Board, in the name of the Township, take and hold by purchase, gift, devise, bequest or otherwise such real and personal properties as may be needed for carrying out the intents and purposes for which it has been established.
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May lease any of the buildings or land under its control, in conformity with the master deed of the Township as approved by the Township Board; provided, however, that no occupancy or use shall be permitted until the Township has issued an appropriate certificate of occupancy.
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May make contracts necessary to carry out its purposes and duties. Any contract, not involving a capital expenditure, which involves the expenditure of funds in excess of $5,000, must receive prior approval of the Township Board.
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Shall recommend ordinances and amendments to the Township Board involving Grosse Ile Municipal Airport and Airport Commerce Park and its facilities.
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Shall adopt, with the approval of the Township Board, rules and regulations governing the operation of Airport Commerce Park and its facilities to protect the public health, safety and welfare arising from operation of the Grosse Ile Municipal Airport and Airport Commerce Park with the Township.
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May not change geographical boundaries of the Airport Commerce Park without the approval of the Township Board. Requests shall be submitted to the Board for final approval.
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Shall recommend approval of the Grosse Ile Municipal Airport and Commerce Park five-year plan and annual budget to the Township Board.
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Shall recommend and review, including but not limited to, capital improvements, grant applications, special events, and the business aspects of a fixed base operator and T-hangars.