Minutes From Hamlin Township Board Meeting 5/8/97 UNofficial web page  

The Hamlin Township Board met Thursday, May 8, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hamlin Townhall. Present: Griffith, Lewis, Anderson, Petersen. Absent: Voelker. Approximately 8 in attendance including B. Forgue, K. Lemke

Ms. Griffith called the meeting to order and then led the Pledge to the Flag. 

COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR:

Ms. Carrie Powers, Duneview Road, presented the board with the notification letter she received regarding the proposed log raising operation currently under review/approval by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Ms. Powers indicated she is concerned with what public access Mr. Johnson (the applicant) plans to use to remove the logs and how the removal could disturb the environment. On the MOTION of Anderson, supported by Lewis, the Board will write a letter to the DEQ requesting a public hearing to be held at the Hamlin Townhall on this matter. AA MC

On the MOTION of Anderson, supported by Petersen, the Minutes of the April 10, 1997 meeting were approved as written. AA MC

The Treasurer's Report through April 1997, General Fund: $293,821.96 was approved on the MOTION of Petersen, supported by Lewis. RC AA MC

A. Anderson indicated she has transferred $75,000 out of General Savings into the MIF Savings account to earn a better interest rate.

Bills totaling $15,635.19 in the General Fund were approved for payment on the MOTION of Lewis, supported by Petersen. RC AA MC

Bills totaling $991.38 in the Fire Operation Fund were approved for payment on the MOTION of Anderson, supported by Lewis. RC AA MC 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Fire Department: 1) The Department purchased four new gas meters with the donation of $2,500 from the Manistee Gas Liability.

2) The dry hydrant has been installed at the middle bayou and is working properly.

3) There will be a training session held on May 19, 1997.

4) Received specifications on the new fire trucks with a delivery date of July 5, 1997 which is earlier than expected.

5) New air packs will be delivered at the end of May.

6) Runs for April, 1997: 5 Medical 2 False calls 2 Power line 1 Structure fire 1 Fire investigation 4 Grass/brush fires 15 Total runs; This makes a total of 21 calls for this year.

7) The Board tabled approving the purchase and financing for the fire trucks and equipment until all information is received.

Assessor: No Report.

Zoning Administrator:
1) April Land Use Permits (19)
*Erik Bratschi, 1917 Kennedy Blvd., construct deck 12 x 12 6' rear yard fence 335'; *Doug Altschwager, 2690 Latch Dr., construct 275 sq ft of deck & wood walks; *Steve/Joyce Vogt, 3048 Piney Ridge Rd., addition to single family dwelling on basement 24 x 30;
*Terry Towns, 5840 W. Shagway, single family dwelling on basement 28 x 40;
*Dave Kubat, 2411 N. Lakeshore Dr., construct dbl wide on slab 28 x 48;
*Dan Sandretto, 5035 N. Sherman, construct single family dwelling on finished basement;
*Thomas N. Wofford, 6889 Hermitage Ave., construct sngl faro dwelling w/attached garage & WO basement;
*Kenneth Johnson, Jr., 4494 N. Lakeshore Dr., construct garage 16 x 20 & deck 12 x 14 side 4 x 6 front;
*Kathy Dodson, 1902 Eisenhower, construct deck/20 inches from ground;
*Perry Egeler, 4935 W. Victory, construct storage building on skids 8 x 12;
*Century Cellunet;
*Mike Banninga, 5245 W. Ehler, construct pole building 40 x 80;
*James Haranda, 5743 W. Dewey Rd., construct lean-to attached to existing pole bldg 12 x 24;
*Ronald Martin, 6789 W. Maple, construct attached garage 20 x 22;
*Richard/Deb Folkath, 1842 Tall Oaks East, construct single family dwelling on basement 52 x 58;
*Rolf V. Henrety, 6089 Storm Rd., constract add to sngl fain dwell 16 x 24 w/WO bsmt & deck 16 x 20;
*Stanley Brongiel, 6007 W. Davis/Freesoil, construct bsmt, install heat, level floors, straighten walls, replace roof & windows;
*Mr./Mrs. Ronald Lamb, 6754 W. Mears Rd., construct 2 sm adds to sngl fam dwelling 8 x 42 & 7 x 13 & 296 sq ft deck;
*Steve/Susan Scott, 5969 N. Grace Ave., construct storage shed on skid 8 x 12.
Planning Commission: 1) Met 5/7/97: * Discussed dark sky ordinance and reviewed adult business ordinance.
2) On the MOTION of Griffith, supported by Petersen, the board approved the adoption of Article 15 - Adult Businesses with the following approved changes and approved the adoption of Amendments to Ordinance No. 34 numbers 7, 8, 9, and 10:RC AA MC
1) Under 15.04 Location Restrictions, A., delete "PR" on the second line before R-l, and include "or PR district" on the third line following 'existing residence'. Also, under this section, include "front and from" on the fourth line following '300 ft. setback from'.
2) Under 15.04 Location Restrictions, B., include "front and" on the fifth line following '300 ft. setback from'.
Zoning Board of Appeals: 1) Met 4/28/97: * Mr. & Mrs. Rolfe, property #53-007-001-001-85, described as parcel L, part of Gov't lot 4, Sec 1, located at 4989 Nurnburg Rd., requested a variance to construct a pole barn for storage purposes, 40 x 50 or 2,000 sq. ft. This exceeds the maximum allowed by Zoning Ordinance #34 by 1,040 sq. ft. DENIED.
2) Next meeting is scheduled for May 19, 1997.
3) On the MOTION of Anderson, supported by Petersen, with C. Lewis abstaining, the Board appointed William Karlsen as a member to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and Arch Lewis as an alternate. AA MC
Townhall & Grounds:
1) On the MOTION of Anderson, supported by Lewis, the Board approved appointing K. Griffith to improve the flower bed area in front of the hall at a cost not to exceed $200 and to get prices on the cost of repairing the drive in back of the hall. RC AA MC
Transfer Facility:
1) The Board reviewed the possibility of changing the transfer site hours from 10-6 to 9-5. After discussion, the Board agreed it should remain 10-6.
2) K. Griffith informed the board that Mario Cafolla will resign as transfer attendant effective May 10, 1997.
3) The Board received two applications for transfer attendant position. On the MOTION of Anderson, supported by Lewis, the Board appointed Mr. Gene Missad as second transfer attendant. RC AA MC
Parks:
1) The fence on Wilson Hill Park is falling down and poses a safety hazard. Mr. Sladdick will remove the fence
Roads:
1) K. Griffith informed the Board that due to lack of resident participation, the road work for N. Latch Drive and Larchwood has been cancelled. Griffith will investigate a special assessment.
2) On the MOTION of Griffith, supported by Anderson, the following road contracts were approved: 1) 0.75 mile on Lincoln Road from Shagway to Partridge Point - total cost $7,500 with the Township paying 50% or $3,750. (Aggregrate surfacing and brining) 2) 0.34 mile on Wilson Lane from Nixon to Roosevelt and Nixon from Lincoln to Wilson - total cost $4,100 with the Township paying 75% or $3,075. (Single seal cost over entire roadway and emulsion) 3) approved up to $20,000 for road work on Beaune - K. Griffith will discuss with Gary Ditmer.RC AA MC
Lake Board:
1) K. Griffith announced the Lake Board has paid for the office computer for us.
Lake Association:
1) There will be no pig roast this year. The fireworks are still under consideration.
OLD BUSINESS:
1) On the MOTION of Anderson, supported by Lewis, the Board approved changing the fee for land splits under Ordinance 40 - Land Division Act from a straight $250 fee for a split to $150 for the first split and $25 for each additional split processed at the same time and also to correct a , clerical error in the ordinance changing the Ordinance number referenced on page six from 34 to 36.RC AA MC
2) The Board will also review/consider additional compensation for Stan and Connie for the additional work the new Land Division Act is creating for them both.
3) The closing on the purchase of the Sunkist Cottage property occurred on April 11, 1997. K. Griffith informed the board that bids will be received for the building and she will contact Mr. Dickson regarding the old septic system.
4) K. Griffith asked the board to think about suggestions regarding the Roger Francis property. The neighbors have shown no interest in buying the property and there seems to be no way for the Township to recoup any costs we already have incurred.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) The purchase of new tables for the townhall has been tabled until further investigation.
2) On the MOTION of Anderson, supported by Lewis, the Board approved the Sorensen Excavating quote on labor and gravel for the Transfer Facility, Wilson Hill Park and the South Bayou at a cost not to exceed $1,930 including the additional work for Wilson Hill Park. RC AA MC
3) On the MOTION of Anderson, supported by Lewis, the Board approved placing a cap on accumulated sick leave to six (6) months accumulation or 180 days.
4) On the MOTION of Anderson, supported by Petersen, AA MC
The Board Approved hiring Ross Survey to survey the south park on Lakeshore Drive at a cost not to exceed $1,000. After the survey is completed, Mr. Sladdick will then place markers on the property identifying the portions that are the Townships.RC AA MC
CORRESPONDENCE:
1) Received letter from Rudolph & Winona Anderson and Erna Sinn indicating they are against an ordinance prohibiting the illumination of yard lights. K. Griffith pointed out to the Planning Commission to keep in mind when reviewing this type of ordinance, (dark sky ordinance) that the Township has limited resources and staff to police the areas.
2) Received 1997 Mason County Equalization Report.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) Department of Environmental Quality permits issued in April to:
2) Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Permits issued in the month of March to:
1. David and Kathryn Gale-MacLean, Partridge Circle, issued a permit to construct a single family residence, 40 x 70 within 500' of Hamlin Lake.
On the MOTION of Petersen, supported by Anderson, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. AA MC
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Lewis, Clerk
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