Minutes From Hamlin Township Board Meeting 7/9/98
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an "all in favor say Aye".
REGULAR
MEETING
July 9, 1998
The Hamlin Township Board met Thursday, July 9, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. at
the Hamlin Townhall. Present: Griffith,
Lewis, Anderson, Petersen, Voelkel-. Approximately 17 people in attendance,
including B.Forgue, K. Lemke, P. Wolf, C. Lange, B, Sadler, M & R
Rodriguez,
Ms. Griffith called the meeting to order and then led the Pledge to
the Flag.
COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR: Barbara
Forgue requested to have the minutes of the Township Board mailed automatically
to her. Ms. Forgue also indicated she had received a call from the library
regarding K. Griffith's concern over the issue that Ms. Forgue's web site
comes up First when accessing information on Hamlin Township. The Board
feels the residents of the Township, or anyone accessing information on
Hamlin Township, should be able to receive that information from the official
web site under Mason County Govemment, i.e., the Hamlin Township's web
site. Further investigation will be conducted.
On the MOTION of Voelker, supported by Petersen, the Minutes of the
June 11, 1998 : were approved as amended. AA MC
The Treasurer's Report through
June 30, 1998, General Fund: $332,608.94 was approved on the MOTION of
Lewis, supported by Petersen. RC AA MC
Budget Amendments totaling $5,300
in an increase in revenues in account #412Delinquent Property Tax ($5,000)
and account 676-Reimbursements ($300) were approved on theMOTION oflewis,
supportedby Voelker. RC AA MC
Bills totaling $20,173.40 in the General Fund were approved for payment
on the
MOTION of Lewis, supported by Voelker. RC AA
MC
Click here to view the itemized list of BILLS
TO PAY - JULY 9, 1998
Bills totaling $4,719.60 in the Fire Operation Fund were approved for
payment on the
MOTION of Lewis,supported by Voelker. RC AA MC
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Fire Department:(Steve Vandervest - chief)
1) S. Vandervest, J. Funk, L. Hansberger met wilh a representative
from 911 after 911 recceived the Township Board's letter of concern. 911
is currently checking on the situation to avoid the lines going down again
in the future.
2) The E-One was sent to Grand Rapids for- warranty work - that has
been completed.
3) A detailed list of the items used during the May 31 storm will be
sent to FEMA - they may be deductible.
4) On the MOTION of Voelker, supported by Lewis, the Board approved
the purchase of materials for fire prevention week entitled the "Great
Escape" at a cost not to exceed $300. RC AA
MC
5) Training will be held July 20 on grass fires.
6) Received applications from John Broderick for first responder and
Rob Alway for fire fighter/first responder. On the MOTION of Lewis, supported
by Anderson, the board approved hiring both John Broderick and Rob Alway
pending driver verifications from the state. AA MC
7) Runs for June: 5 medical; 4 p. i.; and 2 downed trees/power lines
- totaling 11 runs.
8) Tabled adopting the revisions/additions to Ordinance #33 - Fire
Department Job Descriptions until further review.
Assessor: (Stan Armstrong)
1) The transfer of data to the new "Equalizer" program has
been succcssl`ully completed. Training on the new program will be held
on July 30 and 31 in Zeeland. On the MOTION of Lewis, supported by Petersen,
the Board approved sending S. Armstrong and K. Genter to the training atacost
of $500plus mileage. RC AA MC
Zoning Administrator: (Stan Armstrong)
1) Fifteen Land Use Permits were issued in June:
*Alfred Boulee, 6095 Shagway, single family dwelling;
*Mary Ruiz, 2631 N. Lincoln, single family dwelling & pole building;
*Ralph Alles, 5819 N. Lincoln, construct deck 25 x 14;
*Mary Frances Davideit, 4507 Tamarac, single family dwelling w/crawl
space;
*Steve Ferguson, 1414 N. Lakeshore, split rail fence;
*Robert Carter, 6752 Maple, construct doublewide on crawl;
*Michael & Susan Kennedy, 5342 Jagger, 60 x 120 pole building for
ag use;
*Charles Lange, 7016 W. Sixth, construct single family dwelling;
*Pat Barcelli, 3415 N. Lakeshore, yard building,
*Joe Sniegowski, 5789 Duneview,garage (pole barn) 40 x 24;
*Sherman Brown, construct garage 22 x 20;
*Ronald/Shirley Crilley, 6875 Duneview, construct breezeway & garage
24x 24;
*Greg/Brenda Smolinski, 6583 W. Maple, single family dwelling w/2 car
attached garage;
*Robert Grimstead, 3493 N. Lakeshore, repair existing porch and add
on;
*Leonard Firzlaff`, 6087 W. Bamhart, enclose porch - wood frame on
block.
Planning Commission:
1) On the MOTION of Voelker, supported by Petersen, the Board approved
for adoption, the following proposed amendment changes to the Hamlin Township
Zoning Ordinance #34 to become effective 30 days after publication in the
Ludington Daily News: RC AA MC
1. Add under Article 3 - Definitions, page 3-1, Section
3.04. 1 "Automobile/Trailer Sales Area: Any space used for display,
sale or rental of motor vehicles or trailers, in new or used operable condition
and no repair work is done."
2. Change, under Article 4 - General Provisions, page 4-1, Section
4.05 "A. Accessory Building: A building subordinate to and located
on the same lot with a main building or to the use of the land that is
not attached by any part of a common wall or common roof to the main building.
The following scale shall be used to determine the maximum size of accessory
buildings:"
| Acres |
Maximum Sq Footage |
| 0-2.99 |
960 |
| 3.0-4.99 |
1200 |
| 5.0-9.99 |
140 |
| 10 and up |
160 |
3. Change, under Article 12 - "C" Commercial District, page
12-1, Section 12.02 "A, Retail stores and
establishments under 1,500 square feet. All items, with the exception of
items such as firewood, bedding plants, fruits and vegetables, shall be
conducted within a completely enclosed structure."
4. Add, under Article 12. - "C" Commercial District, page
12-1, Section 12.02 "M. New and Used Automobile/Trailer
Sales not to exceed eight (8) motor vehicles or trailers."
Zoning Board of Appeals:
1) Will Meet July 13, 1998:
*Jeffrey/Terri Brogrcn, properly #53-700-020-00, described as Travis
Subdivision, Lots: 10 ~ 11 Block 2, Illinois Street, are requesting a height
variance of 12 feet to constnlct a 1-1/2 story, single family dwelling
that will be 30 feet from grade level.
*Jim/Maureen Pontious, property K53-007-295-008-00, described as Hamlet
on Hamlin Lake site condominium unit 8 along with limited common elements
for septic/drain field, are requesting a height variance of 4 feet to construct
a single family dwelling that will be 22 feet from grade level.
Townhall & Grounds:
1) Still checking into painting the hall.
2) Need to consider in the future selling/auctioning off some miscellaneous
items, folding chairs and the Fire Departments old computer.
Transfer Facility:
1) There has been problems with people leaving their trash outside
the transfer facility's gate. If we know who left it there, they are sent
a warning letter. The Board will look into placing a sign indicating litterers
will be prosecuted.
Parks :
1) K. Griffith indicated the cost to purchase six, "No Wake"
signs will cost $29.99 each instead of $60 each as indicated last month.
Roads:
1) K. Griffith spoke with the Road Commission and they indicated we
can hire a private contractor to do the work to remove the dangerous hill
on Mavis Road but they would not share the cost. Phil Wolf will supply
bids from private contractors and upon reviewing them, K. Griffith will
speak with the Road Commission asking them to approve the bids and to sign
off them.
Lake Board:
1) Reviewed the Hamlin Lake Management Plan Annual Project Budget for
fiscal year 1998.
Lake Association: No Report. (Note,
this is the Hamlin Lake preservation Society)
OLD BUSINESS:
1) The conditions of employment for the Office Manager state a pay
raise to $9.00 per hour after 90 days of employment.This increase became
effective May 26, 1998.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) On the MOTION of Voelker, supported by Petersen, the Board approved
rescinding the following ordinances effective immediately upon publication
in the Ludington Daily News: RC AA MC -
Ordinance #1, Minimum Construction Requirements; - Ordinance #4, Liquor
Control Ordinance; - Ordinance #5, Water Safety Ordinance; - Ordinance
#7, Michigan Consolidated Gas Co. Franchise Ordinance; Ordinance #8, Uniform
Building Code; - Ordinance #9, Amendment to Uniform Building Code; - Ordinance
#10, National Electrical Code; Ordinance #13, National Plumbing; - Ordinance
#13, National Plumbing Amendment; - Ordinance #14, Building Code Amendment;
- Ordinance #18, Township Energy Code; - Ordinance #19, 1976 Uniform Building
Code Amendment; - Ordinance #30, Amendment to the Township Building Code;
- Ordinance #3~3, Anti Noise and Public Nuisance Ordinance; - Ordinance
#3,5, Truck Route Ordinance.
2) On the MOTION of Voelker·, supported by Lewis, the Board
approved the purchase of one
copy of "The Township Guide to Planning & Zoning" at
a cost of $35. Following discussion, Voelker amended the original motion
to include the purchase of 15 updated copies of "Authorities and Responsibilities
of Michigan Township Officials, Boards and Commissions" supported
by Lewis. RC AA MC
3) On the MOTION of Lewis, supported by Petersen the Board approved
the purchase of a laser printer for the Townhall at a cost not to exceed
$1,500. RC AA MC
CORRESPONDENCE: 1) Minutes from
the Mason County Solid Waste Planning Committee meeting held on May 26,
1998 are available upon request.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1) DEQ Permit issued
to: *Philip .I. Nass, 2613 N. Larch.
Following announcements, Barbara Forgue requested a copy of the tape
of tonight's meeting and K. Griffith indicated she will look into the purchase
of a new clock. On the MOTION of Voelker, supported by Peterscn, the meeting
was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. AA MC
Respectfully submitted,
Kathy Lewis, Clerk
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