Minutes From Hamlin Township Board Meeting 3/13/97 UNofficial web page 
The Hamlin Township Board met Thursday, March 13, 1997 at the Hamlin Townhall. Present: Griffith, Lewis. Anderson, Petersen, Voelker. Approximately 27 in attendance, including B. Forgue, K. Lemke

Ms. Griffith called the meeting to order and then led in the pledge to the flag.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. David Johnson, Decker Road, presented a petition signed by eleven residents to the Township Board requesting their consideration in paving Decker Road.
On the MOTION of Voelker, supported by Petersen, the Minutes of the February 13, 1997 meeting were approved as written. AA MC
On the MOTION of Petersen, supported by Voelker, the Minutes of the March 7, 1997 special meeting were approved as written.AA  MC
The Treasurer's Report through February, General Fund: $304,855.06 was approved on the MOTION of Lewis, supported by Petersen. RC AA MC
Budget Amendments totaling $600 in an increase of revenues were approved on the MOTION of Lewis supported by Voelker. RC AA MC
Bills totaling $15,770.78 in the General Fund were approved for payment on the MOTION of Voelker supported by Lewis. RC AA MC
Bills totaling $2,295.20 in the Fire Operation Fund were approved for payment on the MOTION of Anderson, supported by Voelker.RC AA MC
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Fire Department:
1) A new form was introduced from Mason County EMS to be used for medical runs. A copy of the form will be submitted to Mason Co. EMS to keep track of equipment used and equipment that may be needed in the future on a monthly basis.
2) A map and brief description was introduced for Flora Craft manufacturing. The map explains briefly the layout of the plant and what will be done in case of a fire alarm.
3) The Hamlin Lake Association was present at the last meeting to discuss the pig roast and fire works. A decision was reached that the fire department will no longer participate in the event.
4) Steve Vandervest was voted to be the fire fighter of the year. Congratulations Steve.
5) CPR recertification took place at the hospital on March 8, 1997. All firemen became recertified.
6) Runs for February, 1997: 1 Hydrogen sulfide; 7 Medical; 1 Smoke; 1 Hazardous Condition - 10 total runs. This makes 147 calls for this fiscal year. (began April 1, 1996)
7) On the MOTION of Voelker, supported by Anderson, the purchase of 6 airpacks, 4 voice amplifiers, 6 hard cases and 6 lens holders was approved at a cost not to exceed $1,600.RC AA MC
8) On the MOTION of Lewis, supported by Anderson, a pay increase of $2.00 was approved for the firemen. This makes their hourly rate $7.00. RC AA MC
ASSESSOR
1) On the MOTION of Anderson, supported by Lewis, the Board approved sending S. Armstrong and C. Anderson to a Subdivision Control Act conference in Cadillac on March 20, 1997 at a cost of $70 plus expenses. RC AA MC
Zoning Administrator:
1) C. Anderson has successfully completed the Level 1 Assessor course.
2) February Land Use Permits (4) *Jesse Ferris, 6507 W. Dewey Rd, construct pole building 10 x 24 x 30;*Ted & Linda Liebole, 6308 N. Jebavy Dr., construct single family dwelling w/wo basement 26 x 40 x 40 height; *James H. Merritt, 4970 W. Decker Rd., double wide 28 x 68 & pole barn 12 x 36 x 60, oversize variance granted; *Roland Wolters, 5993 N. Meyers Rd, remove 10 x 12 & add 16 x 24 bed, bath, & living area on basement.
Board of Review: 1) The board of review held meetings on March 10 and 11, 1997 at the Hamlin Townhall beginning at 9:00 a.m. Their were 25 write-ins and 26 in-person reviews for a total of 51 reviews.
Planning Commission: 1) Met 3/5/97: * Bob Janecyk, property #53-007-002-124-00, located at 6006 Barnhart Road, is requesting a variance to expand on a nonconforming use by adding 261 sq. ft. of living space to a small cottage located on his resort. The total square feet of the cottage with the proposed addition would be 727 sq. ft. The minimum sq. ft. of living space required is 900 sq. ft. GRANTED. * In old business, the current Junk Vehicle problem will be covered by the BOCA Code. * In new business, funnel-type development was tabled. Progressive Eng. proposed zoning provision. * The need to tie the size of a garage to the size of the dwelling was tabled. S. Armstrong will provide add'l info. * PUD Density Calculations will be determined after subtracting the open space.
Zoning Board of Appeals: 1) Met 2/17/97: * Bob Janecyk, property #53-007-002-124-00, located at 6006 Barnhart Road, is requesting a special land use to expand on a nonconforming use by adding 261 sq. ft. of living space to a small cottage located on his resort. The total square feet of the cottage with the proposed addition would be 727 sq. ft. The minimum sq. ft. of living space required is 900 sq. ft. DENIED.
2) Met 2/24/97: * Dr. & Mrs. Riemer, property #53-007-295-002-00, described as Hamlet on Hamlin Lake Site Condo Development, Unit 2 along w/limited common element for boat well & boat slip, are requesting a variance to construct a single family dwelling on a waterfront lot, 39' high exceeding the 18' height limit by 21'. They also wish to construct a garage 24 x 48 or 1152 sq. ft. exceeding the 960 sq. ft. allowed by 192'. GRANTED.
Townhall & Grounds: No Report.
Transfer Facility:
1) On the MOTION of Griffith, supported by Lewis, a $.25/per hour raise was approved for the two transfer facility employees.RC AA MC
Roads:
1) Approval for the MCRC Local Road Policy for 1997 was tabled until further discussion. Griffith will get estimates from MCRC first.
Lake Board: No Report.
Lake Association: No report.
OLD BUSINESS:
1) Atty. R. Anderson was present at the meeting to discuss the proposed article on adult businesses. Residents from the agricultural district were also in attendance and presented a petition requesting the Board not include adult businesses in the agricultural district. After discussion, on the MOTION of Voelker, supported by Petersen, the Board approved sending back the proposed Article on Adult Businesses to the Planning Commission for reconsideration of setback distances. The Board is requesting they consider making it a 1,000 sq. ft. setback from a residence, school, library, church, etc., and a 300 sq. ft. setback from roads. This would apply in agricultural, industrial and commercial zoned areas. AA MC
The Board tabled reviewing the Articles on the Mobile Home District and the GIS mapping system until the Adult Business Article is resubmitted.
2) The Board held the second hearing of the proposed budgets for the General Fund Budget, the Budget Stabilization Fund, and the Fire Operation Fund. Final approval of the budgets will be held on Settlement Day, March 27, 1997 at 7:30 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) On the MOTION of Anderson, supported by Lewis, the Board approved the agreement between the Township and the Ludington Area School District for the collection of summer school property taxes. The Township will receive $3.50 per parcel on a pro-rata basis with other taxing units for the tax collection. RC AA MC
2) On the MOTION of Griffith, supported by Voelker, the Board appointed Cathy Lewis as monitor of charge cards and charge accounts. AA MC
CORRESPONDENCE:
1) The Board received a letter from Dave Kalina thanking the Board for allowing the Unitarian Church to use the Townhall for the past year and a half.
2) The Board received a letter from Cross Country Cable, Inc. indicating they will be implementing a rate increase effective April 1, 1997. They have also added two new stations -ESPN 2 and The Discovery Channel's "Animal Plant" station.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) Minutes available from the Mason County Board of Public Works for the October, November, December and January meetings.
On the MOTION of Voelker, supported by Petersen, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. AA MC
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Lewis Clerk
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