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                                      September 10, 1998
The Hamlin Township Board met Thursday, September 10, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hamlin Townhall. Present: Griffith, Lewis, Anderson, Petersen, Voelker. Approximately 9 people in attendance including B. Forgue,  Dave & Kathy  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 Griffith, supported by Lewis, the  board approved the September 10, 1998 agenda with the  addition of reviewing/approving the purchase of an electrical     defibrillator for the fire dept and the addition of   reviewing/approving the ballot wording regarding road millage for the November election. AA MC

COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR Shirley Bennett, Walnut Street, Hamlin Estates questioned the Board as to why Walnut Street has never been plowed, graded or taken care of. A. Anderson explained that Walnut Street is considered a noncertified road by the Road     Commission and therefore the Road Commission does not have to take care of it. One alternative is to petition the Road Commission to abandon the road up to their house - the  Township will supply names of all who would be involved and send to the Bennett's. 
On the MOTION of Voelker, supported by Petersen, the Minutes of the August 13, 1998 meeting were approved. AA MC  

The Treasurer's Report through August 31, 1998, General Fund: $306,263.44 was approved on the MOTION of Lewis, supported by Anderson. RC AA MC 

Budget amendments totaling $2,150 in an increase in revenues in the following accounts were approved on the MOTION of Lewis, supported by Voelker:   ACCOUNT 609 LAND DIVISIONS $100 665 INTEREST $2,000;   689 MISCELLANEOUS $50=  $2,150  RC AA MC 

Bills totaling $21,457.70 in the General Fund were approved for payment on the MOTION of Lewis, supported by Voelker. RC AA MC  

Bills totaling $4,895.39 in the Fire Operation Fund were approved for payment on the MOTION of Lewis, supported by Voelker. RC AA MC  

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Fire Department: 1) Jackie Allen is officially on the fire dept.
2) Held discussion on letter from Mason County emergency  management on H2S training.
3) There will be an open house at the fire dept. on Wednesday,  October 7 at 6 p.m.
4) On the MOTION of Voelker, supported by Lewis, the Board  approved the purchase of books for fire officer class for 8 people  at a cost of $120. RC AA MC
5) Training for September will be with Ludington and Pere Marquette.
6) Runs for August: 9 medical; 2 p. i.; 4 fires; and 3 false alarms -  totaling 18 runs.
7) On the MOTION of Anderson, supported by Lewis, the Board approved the purchase of an AED unit (electrical defibrillator).  The fire dept. will apply for a grant to the Kellogg Foundation to fund $1,500 of the cost with the remainder being funded by the Township. Total cost approximately $2,500.  

Assessor:   No Report 

Zoning Administrator:
 1) Nine (9) Land Use Permits were issued in August, with one pending:
*Michael Claus, 6668 Duneview, construct addition to single family dwelling 12 x 10;
*Mary McCarthy, 3684 N. Jebavy, construct pole building 27x 24;
*Jeff Brogren, 6809 W. Illinois, single family dwelling w/o basement & separate garage 40 x 24;
*Charles Wood, 6207 N. Maplewood, construct 10 x 12 & 12 x14 decks with steps to water; *Gerald Fauth, Tappesen Ii Epworth, remove & replace deck 17 x 17 & add family room, covered walkway 25' long 4' wide;
*Andy Fortier, 6700 Basswood, construct doublewide on 5 block crawl;
*Robert Freese, 6950 W. Maple, construct garage attached to dwelling;
*Dave Moon, 6876 Illinois, screen room not attached to home 12 x 12;
*John/Nicole Tyron, 6475 W. Nixon, single family dwelling, full basement, attached garage; *James Wiley, 7137 W. Duneview, pending variance application. 
Planning Commission: 
1) Met 9/2/98:
*James Kirschke, property #53-07-022-016-00, located at 6550 W. Dewey Rd, requested a special land use to keep horses on the above listed property which is zoned R-1, low density  residential. denied.
*Held discussion on changing small farm and gardening operations under special land uses in R-1 and R-2 districts. Literature was distributed to the board for their review at the next meeting.

2) Next Meeting - October 7, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. 


Zoning Board of Appeals:   No Report 

Townhall & Grounds:
1) Snowplow bids will go into the paper end of September.
2) Board granted K. Griffith approval to have the carpets cleaned  and the rail outside painted. 

Transfer Facility:
1) Winter hours begin October 1 - hours will be Wednesdays  and Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

Parks :
1) On the MOTION of Anderson, supported by Lewis, the Board approved the purchase of a small swing set to be placed at the South Bayou park. 

Roads:
1) On the MOTION of Anderson, supported by Lewis, the Board reviewed and approved the ballot wording regarding the road millage to be on the ballot in the November election.
2) K. Griffith will contact Gary Dittmer regarding the intersections in Presidential Estates. 

 Lake Board:  No Report
 Lake Association: No Report 

OLD BUSINESS:
1) No further information was received regarding the hill on Mavis Road. The discussion was tabled again until further information is received. 

NEW BUSINESS:
1) On the MOTION of Lewis, supported by Petersen, the Board  approved sending letters to state representatives, the MDNR, and the Governor opposing the leasing of oil rights under the state park again - this time requesting it to be permanent. AA  MC 

 CORRESPONDENCE:
1) Received letter from Senator Schuette indicating the DEQ is in the process of plugging up four oil and gas wells formerly operated in Oceana County and they soon will be dismantled. Senator Schuette also indicated he has introduced the Great Lakes Shoreline Protection Act, which places a 1500 foot setback from Lake Michigan before any oil and gas exploration may take place.
2) Received copy of letter from District Health Dept. #10 notifying Hobby Crest Resort that they are operating illegally as an unlicensed facility and ordering them to cease operations    until the completed food service license application and fee of  $225 is received by them. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
     1) DEQ Permit issued to: *Martin Tobin, 2969 N. George Lane. 

On the MOTION of Petersen, supported by Voelker, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. AA MC
 
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Lewis, Clerk
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