Minutes From Hamlin Township Board Meeting 8/13/98 UNofficial web page
Brought to you by Barbara Forgue (the Llama Lady), Hamlin Township Resident. 
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". They are shown as AA MC. 
REGULAR MEETING                                      August 13, 1998
The Hamlin Township Board met Thursday, August 13, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hamlin Townhall. Present: Griffith, Lewis, Anderson, Petersen, Voelker. Approximately 13 people in attendance including B. Forgue, K. Lemke, P. Wolf. D. Sandretto, Dave, Kathy & Scott Maclean, M. & R. Rodriguez, B. Sadler, M. McCarthy
Ms. Griffith called the meeting to order and then led the Pledge to the Flag. 
On the MOTION of Voelker, supported by Petersen, the board approved the August 13,
1998 agenda. AA MC 
COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR: Barbara Forgue requested a clarification of her bill for receiving the minutes and tape of the July 9, 1998 meeting. The bill included separate fees to cover time involved in copying tape. 
On the MOTION of Petersen, supported by Voelker, the Minutes of the July 9, 1998
meeting were approved. AA MC 
The Treasurer's Report through July 31, 1998, General Fund: $342,799.93 was approved on the MOTION of Voelker, supported by Petersen. RC AA MC 
Budget Amendments totaling $1,000 in an increase in revenues in account #665 - Interest were approved on the MOTION of Lewis, supported by Voelker. RC AA MC 
Bills totaling $42,875.24 in the General Fund were approved for payment on the MOTIONof Lewis, supported by Voelker. RC AA MC 
Bills totaling $18,113.15 in the Fire Operation Fund were approved for payment on the
MOTIONof Lewis, supported by Voelker. RC AA MC 
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Fire Department: 1) West Shore has completed vehicle maintenance on the E-One, FMC, and Tanker.
2) New turn out gear is in.
3) Material has been received for Fire Prevention Week.
4) Six firefighters are enrolled for Fire Officer I class.
5) Training will be held August 17 on gas fires.
6) Runs for July: 5 medical;3 p. i.; 6 grass/brush fires; and 3 misc, fires - totaling 17 runs. 
Assessor: Stan Armstrong
1) The transfer of data from the SAMS program to the new Equalizer program has begun. There are a few minor problems that are currently being worked out. 
Zoning Administrator: Stan Armstrong
1) Twenty-Two(22) Land Use Permits were issued in July:
*Jim & Maureen Pontious, 5139 N. Lincoln, single family dwelling
*James Coppedge, 6433 Maple, double wide w/crawl 66 x 28;
*Chris Raven, 7120 W. Wisconsin, wood frame addition 10 x 16;
*James Bush, 1954 N. Tall Oaks East, wood frame single family dwelling 51 x 60;
*Jon Bratschi, 2562 N. Lakeshore, demo, tear down 12' entrance;
*Stan Skorch, 6737 W. Mears, construct deck 10 x 12;
*Brian Burton, 6932 W. Linden, double wide on slab 56 x 28;
*Russell Sheren, 6292 W. Decker, ,garage-unattached 24x 16 and back fence not to exceed 6';
*Cheryl Botts, 6881 W. Jackson, construct garage 30 x 24;
*Robert Alway, 6591 W. Sassafras, single family dwelling; double wide 10 x 50, fenced yard, 10X 30 deck;
*Michael Kallis, 6035 N. Meyers, construct pole bldg. 32 x 24;
*M./Jackie Mackowicki, 2111 N. Lincoln, construct garage 24X 24, rework decks; *Dennis Winiecke, 2214 N. Lakeshore, addition to single family dwelling w/handicap access 30 x 16;
*William Lowrie, 3545 N. Sherman, addition to existing pole garage 24 x 12;
*David Johnson, 5236 W. Decker, construct single family dwelling & storage bldg. 60 x 40;
*Jon Bratschi, 2562 N. Lakeshore, construct 8 x 12 enclosed entrance;
*Shirley Bezesky, 6773 W. Sassafras, construct 192 sq ft deck & 10 x 12 shed.;
*Tom/Ann Martin, 1918 N. Eisenhower, construct single family dwelling 44X 32;
*Downey, 7097 W. Duneview, demo, remove one of three bldgs. on prop.;
*Robert Ferguson, 2953 George, single family dwelling w/crawl 71 x 40;
*Patricia Hunter, 1938 N. Tall Oaks, single fanily dwelling 62 x 43;
*Dan Shimel, 4879 W. Victory Dr., construct garage 36 x 28. 
Planning Commission: Did not meet. 
Zoning Board of Appeals:
1) Met July 13, 1998:
*Jeffrey & Terri Brogren, property #53-700-020-00, described as Travis Subdivision, Lots 10 & 11 Block 2, Illinois Street, are requesting a height variance of 12 feet to construct a 1 1/2 story, single family dwelling that will be 30 feet from grade level. DENIED.
*Jim/Maureen Pontious property #53-007-295-008-00, 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. GRANTED.
2) Met August 10, 1998: Point Sauble Land Exchange, property #53-007-03-001-10, located on Lincoln Rd. off Sugar Grove, are requesting a variance to divide the property (9.85 acres) into three parcels with a minimum lot width of 98.72 ft each. DENIED. 
Townhall & Grounds:
1) On the MOTION of Anderson, supported by Lewis, the Board approved Johnson & Johnson's bid of $1,800.00 to paint the townhall and fire station. RC AA MC
On the MOTION of Petersen, supported by Lewis, the Board approved a $1.00/hour pay increase for the custodian. RC 4Ayes, 1Nay(K. Griffith), MC 
Transfer Facility:
1) On the MOTION of Anderson, supported by Petersen, the Board approved completing the grading and brining of the road into the Transfer Facility. RC AA MC 
Parks: No report. 
Roads:
1) On the MOTION of Griffith, supported by Voelker, the Board approved/adopted a resolution to place road millage request on the November Ballot.
2) K. Griffith noted the Board received a copy of a letter from the Road Commission of a request to abandon portions of Grace and Bluff Avenues from John Kull.
3) K. Griffith will request the Road Commission to have a study done in the area between the north and south bayous to have the 25 mile per hour speed signs replaced and will report back to the Eastway's with the results. 
Lake Board: No report. 
Lake Association: No Report. 
OLD BUSINESS:
1) Discussion was held regarding the hill on Mavis Road. One bid was received for the removal of the hill by Groth Excavating. K. Griffith read a letter from Mavis Road resident, Bill Collier, suggesting we widen the road instead. The discussion was tabled for further investigation. 
NEW BUSINESS:
1) The Board discussed developing policies for handling computer problems as a result of the year 2000. Written assurances will be requested.
2) On the MOTION of Anderson, supported by Voelkcr, the Board decided not to pursue a tax tribunal appeal for the township. The cost would be greater than what the township would collect. AA MC
3) On the MOTION of Lewis, supported by Anderson, the Board approved/adopted a resolution granting consent to the sale, transfer and assignment of the on-exclusive cable franchise to Bresnan Communications Company Limited Partnership. (note: which puchased Ludington Cable, original holder of the franchise) RC AA MC 
CORRESPONDENCE :
1) Received letter from Mason-Oceana 911 indicating their efforts to update the current system.
2) Minutes from the Mason County Solid Waste Planning Committee meeting held on June 30, 1998 are available upon request.
3) Minutes from the Western Mason County Fire District Authority, Inc. meeting held on June 15, 1998 are available upon request.
Next meeting - August 17, 1998 - Ludington City Commission. 
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) DEQ Permits issued to:
*Robert W. Fleck, 6628 Duneview Drive;
*Ronald J. Dykstra, 4907 Nurnberg, (revised).
2) Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control Pennits issued to:
*Joseph Peele, etal, 6855 W. Nurnberg Rd;
*Richard Smith, 6113 Grace Ave.
On the MOTION of Voelker, supported by Lewis, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40p.m. AA MC
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Lewis, Clerk
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