Minutes From Hamlin Township Board Meeting 6/11/98 UNofficial web page 
You will see the initials RC AA MC throughout this document. They mean Roll Call (RC); All Approve (AA); Motion Carried (MC). This is how it appears on the Township Minutes. Some motions do not require a roll call, just an "all in favor say Aye". 
REGULAR MEETING                                           June 11, 1998
The Hamlin Township Board met Thursday, June 11, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hamlin Townhall. Present: Griffith, Lewis, Anderson, Petersen, Voelker. Approximately 17 people in attendance including B. Forgue, P. Wolf, C. Lange, M. Rodriguez, B. Sadler,
Ms. Griffith called the meeting to order and then led the Pledge to the Flag. 
COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR: A. Anderson indicated that while she stands by her remarks made at the last board meeting, they do not have to be part of the written record. meeting were approved as amended. On the MOTION of Anderson, supported by Petersen, the Minutes of the May 14, 1998 were approved as amended. AA MC 
The Treasurer's Report through May 31, 1998, General Fund: $351,917.54 was approved on the MOTION of Voelker, supported by Lewis. RC AA MC 
Budget Amendments totaling $100 in an increase in revenues in account #689- Miscellaneous; and $200 in an increase in disbursements in account #448-Street Lights and a decrease of $200 in account #890-Contingency Fund were approved on the MOTION of Lewis, supported byVoelker. RC AA MC 
Bills totalirig $21,988.64 in the General Fund were approved for payment on the MOTION of Lewis, supported by Voelker. RC AA MC 
Bills totaling $617.41 in the Fire Operation Fund were approved for payment on the MOTIONofLewis, supportedbyAnderson. RC AA MC 
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Fire Department:
1) The·new helmets have arrived.
2) The turn out gear will be shipped June 22.
3) Training in June will be with Ludington, P.M. and Riverton Fire Depts.
4) Held discussion on the May 31 storm -- received letter of appreciation from the city of Ludington.
5) Derek Brooks resigned as firefighter. All his gear has been returned.
6) Received application from Jackie Allen to become a firefighterlfirst responder. On the MOTION of Voelker, supported by Anderson, the board approved hiring of Jackie Allen pendingdrivingrecord history. AA MC
7) Runs for May: 4 medical; 3 grass and brush Fires; 1 stand by; 1 downed trees/power lines - totaling 9 runs.
8) Discussed the need to direct a letter to the Road Commission regarding 911 service - it went down during the May 31 storm and they do not have back up generators - will aiso discuss at fire authority meeting on Monday. 
Assessor:
1) Sales Analysis is underway. 
Zoning Administrator:
1) Eleven Land Use Permits were issued in May:
*Roger Nine, 2626 N. Lincoln, construct deck;
*Christopher Smith, 6770 W. Sugar Grove, single family dwelling w/attached 26 x 32 garage;
*Dave Mahannah, 4849 N. Lakeshore, wood frame garage;
*GregorylHaniet Jones, 6556 Grand, enclose existing tennis court 5' x 10' in height;
*Walter Marks, Tall Oaks, single family dwelling wiattached garage 36 x 60;
*Dale Brockelbank, 6844 W. Travis, covered porch 36 x 24;
*Marlene Blough, 6937 W. Maple, new single family dwelling-manufactured;
*Brenda Peterson, 6645 Basswood, new single family dwellin,manufactured;
*GlenlDoris Hall, 1932 Eisenhower, single family dwelling doublewide;
*Daniel Sleeman, 5Sr30 W. Ehler, single family dwelling w/attached garage 66 x 40;
*Ted Elmblad, 5421 Angling, deck not to exceed 30" in height. 
Planning Commission
Met 6/10/98 Drs. Michael & Susan Kennedy for property at 5342 Jagger Road. This special land use would allow for the construction of a 60 X 120' pole structure for agricultural purposes. This property was zoned Agricultural(A) until 1994. The current zoning is Low Density Residential (R1). APPROVED
The Wednesday, June 10, 1998 Public Hearing meeting of the Hamlin Township Planning Commission, after reading the proposed amendments and hearing no public opposition to the following proposed changes to the Hamlin Township Zoning Ordinance #34, is submitting them to the Mason County Planning Commission for review. 
Zoning Board of Appeals: Did not meet. 
Townhall & Grounds:
1) The gutters have been repaired/replaced.
2) Looking into painting the hall. 
Transfer Facility
1) Shoreline Waste will be Increasing charges effective in June as follows: Refuse: was $45 for a 13 yd container, now $85; Recycling: co-mingle-$200 flat rate cardboard and paper-$80. The Board will look into possibly raising the price of garbage bags to help defray the increase. The Board will also contact Shoreline to see if they are willing to provide a contract for the new prices to stay the same for a period of time.
2) The Facility will be closed July 4 but will be open July 3 instead. 
Parks :
1) On the MOTION of Voelker, supported by Lewis, the Board approved the purchase of six, "No Wake" signs at a cost of $60 each as required per state law. RC AA MC
2) On the MOTION of Voelker, supported by Petersen, the Board approved the purchase of fill dirt for the South Bayou Park from Petersen Trucking at a cost of $2.00/yd - need 80 yds. Mr. Sladick will spread the dirt. RC AA MC 
Roads:
1) K. Griffith indicated the cost to remove the dangerous hill on Mavis Road would cost $10,000. Ms. Griffith will look into the possibility of hiring a private contractor to do the work instead of the Road Commission.
2) Dave Maclean discussed the possibilily of forming an ad-hoc committee to place a road millage on the November Ballot. Dave will chair, Alice Anderson will help. 
Lake Board:
1) Met on May 15, 1998 and discussed future needs of Hamlin Lake. 
Lake Association: 1) Reviewed request from the Hamlin Lake Preservation Society asking for the Board to issue a permit for fireworks to be held at the old Camp Douglas Smith property - the Township would bear no liability. On the MOTION of Lewis, supported by Voelker, the Board approved the fireworks permit - the fireworks will be held on July5, 1998. AA MC 
OLD BUSINESS: 1) After considerable discussion, on the MOTION of Lewis, supported by Anderson, the Board approved the current camping activities at Eagle's Park considered grandfathered in pending written verification from Voelker that camping has been allowed for at least the last 20 years and with the understanding that the park cannot expand the camping activities any further than currently used. RC AA MC 
NEW BUSINESS:
1)On the MOTION of Lewis, supported by Voelker, the Board approved the purchase of one set of tapes and manual on "Major Land Use Laws in Michigan" for zoning board and planning commission at cost of $169 plus $4 shipping & handling. This would be in lieu of sending members at a cost of $ 169 perperson to attend the course. RC AA MC
2) The pay increase for Office Manager from $8.50 to 9.00 per hour was tabled. Conditions of her hiring will be reviewed and the issue will be on the agenda for July.
3) Discussion was held regarding the Policy established by the Township regarding correspondence from Township Attorney and the need for confidentiality,was stressed. J. Voelker said that he relies on Kathy Griffith for the information and feels she is doing a wonderful job
4) On the MOTION of Griffith, supported by Lewis, the Board adopted an Investment Policy for the Township of Hamlin as required by the state. RC AA MC . 
CORRESPONDENCE:
1) Received letter from Cable Vision notifying us of their ability to now broadcast WGN, VH-I, and MTV in stereo and also indicating a rate increase from $14.60 to $16. 17, plus franchise fees where applicable.
2) Received copy of letter from Progressive Architecture Engineering to the MDEQ regarding Hamlin Lake Management Plan EPA Clean Lakes Program Phase No. 2 Project.
3) Minutes from the Hamlin Lake Improvement Board meeting held on December 15, 1997 are available upon request.
4) Minutes from the Mason County Solid Waste Planning Committee meeting held on April 28, 1998 are available upon request.
5) Minutes from the Western Mason County Fire District Authority meetings held in April are available upon request. 
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) DEQ Permits issued to:
*George Buley, 6215 Davis Rd., Freesoil;
*Robert Spisich, N. Piney Ridge Rd.
On the MOTION of Voelker, supported by Griffith, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m, AA MC
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Lewis Clerk
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