05-15-2012 Planning Commission Minutes
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FRUITPORT CHARTER TOWNSHIP May 15, 2012 Meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacobs at 7:00 p.m. 01 . Members present: Jeff Jacobs, Mike Michelli Jr., Morris Dadd, Geoff Newmyer, Mark Lee, Chuck Whitlow, Randy Lee Members absent: None 02. Approval of changes to April 17, 2012 meeting minutes. Motion by M. Lee, supported by Jacobs to amend April 17th meeting minutes as follows: Under 06. Public Hearing/Special Use/Dale Tenbrink, 4700 block of Cline Additional contingencies – delete "to consider" Under additional contingencies - should read: 3) Michigan Township Services, upon being contacted by the applicant, shall contact the Muskegon County Road Commission to ensure the contractor meets the requirements for dust control and road maintenance during the soil removal windows. 03. Approve/Amend agenda – approved as presented. 04. Correspondence/Reports – none received. 05. Public comments pertaining to agenda topics – none NEW BUSINESS 06. SITE PLAN REVIEW / KAINAY COMMUNITY CHURCH, 3387 HTS. RAVENNA RD., building addition. (Pastor Chip Hackney and John Hughes were in attendance). Motion by R. Lee, supported by Michelli Jr., to approve site plan dated May 9, 2012 for Kainay Community Church for the purpose of an addition to the existing church structure, project located at 3387 Hts. Ravenna Rd., parcel 61-15-112-100-0014-00, contingent upon all applicable sections of the ordinance being met. Where the availability of water and/or sewer exists, all necessary and required easements must be in place before construction begins. All required County, State and Local agency forms and approvals must be on file with Michigan Township Services before construction begins. Ayes: Jacobs, Michelli Jr., Dadd, Newmyer, M. Lee, R. Lee, Whitlow Nays: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS Review of business district proposed revisions (by J. Jacobs) to include: Updating of permitted uses in B-1, B-2 and B-3 areas Look at allowing retail and rental housing on same lot Take specific look at business districts in Township A straw poll of Commission members indicated that all are in favor of Chairman Jacobs bringing proposed future changes to business zoning standards for review. 07. Public Comments – None 08. Adjournment – the meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mark Lee, Secretary
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05-14-2012 Board Meeting Agenda
A G E N D A FRUITPORT CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES FRUITPORT TOWNSHIP HALL 6543 AIRLINE ROAD, FRUITPORT, MI 49415
MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012 Work Session at 6:30 p.m.
Board Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
01. Pledge of Allegiance 02. Roll Call 03. Approval of Board Minutes: April 23 2012—regular meeting 04. Approve / Amend Agenda 05. Public Comments 06. Reports / Correspondence
Reminder- May 28th board meeting canceled due to Memorial Day
Old Business
07. Authorization for Supervisor and Clerk to sign necessary paperwork regarding
the sale of Cline Road property New Business
08. ING Advisor 09. Budget Adjustments--Parks
10. Life Insurance 11. Payment of Bills
12. Reports 13. Public Comments 14. Adjournment The Township will provide necessary reasonable aids and services for this meeting to individuals with disabilities by writing or telephoning the following Township Clerk: Carol Hulka, Fruitport Township Hall, 6543 Airline Road, Fruitport, MI 49415 – (231) 865-3151
04-23-2012 Board Meeting Minutes
FRUITPORT CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 23, 2012 A work session of the Fruitport Charter Township Board began at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 23, 2012, in the township board room. Members Present: Brian Werschem, Supervisor; Carol Hulka, Clerk; Rose Dillon, Treasurer; Trustees Ron Becklin, Dave Markgraf, Marjorie Nash, and Chuck Whitlow. Members Absent: None At 7:00 p.m., Supervisor Werschem opened the regular meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer. Also Present: 19-township residents; 0-employees; Public Safety Director Doctor; DPW Director Farrar; and Township Attorney, Bultje The April 9, 2012 meeting minutes—regular meeting—were approved as presented. Chuck Whitlow moved, Dave Markgraf seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve the meeting agenda for April 23, 2012, with the following change: Add- Agenda Item 08 under New Business "Part-Time Police Wage" and shift remaining items down by one. PUBLIC COMMENTS Nineteen village residents were in attendance to voice their concerns regarding a village resident’s threatening actions. CORRESPONDENCE / REPORTS Received 1. Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Legislative up-dates on current issues 2. Muskegon Area District Library- Meeting agenda for April 18th and meeting minutes
for February 15, 2012 3. Michigan Township Participating Plan news (regarding property & liability) 4. March 27th Planning Commission meeting minutes 5. Muskegon County Chapter of Michigan Townships Association quarterly meeting on
April 30th at 7:00 p.m. at Laketon Township UNFINISHED BUSINESS--None NEW BUSINESS
12-33 DPW Director Contract Chuck Whitlow moved, Dave Markgraf seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to increase the salary of DPW Director, Matt Farrar, by 2%, which is the same increase as other township employees, and extend his contract for one year as provided within his contract. The recommendation was made by the DPW Committee. Ayes: Whitlow, Markgraf, Hulka, Dillon, Becklin, Nash, Werschem Nays: None 12-34 Part-Time Police Wage Marjorie Nash moved, Dave Markgraf seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to increase the wage of part-time police office staff, Maryon Schultz, to $11.25/hour. The Public Safety Committee recommended an increase in wage. Ayes: Nash, Markgraf, Hulka, Dillon, Becklin, Whitlow, Werschem Nays: None 12-35 Payment of Bills Dave Markgraf moved, Carol Hulka seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve bills for payment in the following amounts: General Fund and Parks: $16,608.38; Public Safety: $34,604.93; Water: $56,244.87; Sewer $2242.88: Total: $109,701.06 Ayes: Markgraf, Hulka, Becklin, Dillon, Nash, Whitlow, Werschem Nays: None ADDITIONAL REPORTS – None FRUITPORT CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES APRIL 23, 2012 PAGE 2 PUBLIC COMMENTS—None received 12-36 Closed Session to Discuss Current Litigation with Township Attorney A. Rose Dillon moved, Ron Becklin seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to go into closed session at 8:04 p.m. to discuss current litigation with township attorney. Ayes: Dillon, Becklin, Nash, Hulka, Markgraf, Whitlow, Werschem Nays: None B. The motion by Chuck Whitlow, seconded by Ron Becklin, was carried unanimously, to go back in open session at 8:37 p.m. 12-37 Keik Investments Litigation In 2005-2006, Keik Investments filed suit against the Township for what they felt was improper compaction and removal of excess sand without permission after sewer extension. Chuck Whitlow moved, Dave Markgraf seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to seek leave to appeal the Keikover litigation to the Michigan Supreme Court. Ayes: Whitlow, Markgraf, Nash, Hulka, Becklin, Dillon, Werschem Nay: None Adjournment The motion by Chuck Whitlow, seconded by Ron Becklin, was carried unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. CAROL HULKA, CLERK BRIAN WERSCHEM, SUPERVISOR
04-17-2012 Planning Commission Meeting
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FRUITPORT CHARTER TOWNSHIP April 17, 2012 Meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacobs at 7:00 p.m. 01. Members present: Jeff Jacobs, Mike Michelli Jr., Morris Dadd, Geoff Newmyer, Mark Lee, Chuck Whitlow Members absent: Randy Lee 02 . Approval of Planning Commission minutes, March 27, 2012. Motion by Whitlow, supported by Michelli to amend March 27th meeting minutes as follows: Should read under 04 (Correspondence/Reports): a) Letter from Township Attorney dated 3/23/2012 per Ron Bultje regarding Critter Café: not allowed to permit home based business in B-3 zone. b) Letter from DPW Director requesting relocation of material storage bins to north (back) side of new DPW
building. Under New Business 06 . The addition of "Existing kennel business was previously approved by former zoning administrator. Business was brought before Planning Commission to make compliant. " Mark Pelfresne, owner requested that the special use permit include a maximum 12 square foot sign, indirectly lit to identify his existing kennel business. Under 07 . Description by Dale TenBrink: Proposed blueberry and aquafarming operation which requires sand mining on the property. Under 07, Page 2: All in favor - Public Hearing will remain open until next meeting. 03. Approve/Amend agenda – agenda was accepted as presented. 04. Correspondence/Reports a) Chairman Jacobs notified Planning Commission that they would be considering cleaning up zones B-1, B-2 and B-3 in the near future. b) The Critter Café was given a few options to become compliant with Township ordinances by Township Attorney. 05. Public Comments – None
New Business – None Unfinished Business 06. PUBLIC HEARING / SPECIAL USE / DALE TENBRINK, 4700 BLOCK of CLINE Mr. TenBrink submitted proposed changed plan, which includes blueberry fields and (3) 150’ x 300’ ponds and (1) 600’ x 750’ pond. Discussion was held to verify specific limits and conditions relative to sand mining operations on the property. At 8:18 pm a motion by Whitlow, supported by Dadd to close public hearing. Motion by Michelli Jr., supported by Whitlow to approve the special use permit as requested for site plan dated 4/12/12 for parcel 61-15-018-200-0009-00, located at 4700 block of Cline Rd. (South and East of 4691 Cline Rd and west of 4815 Cline Rd) for purpose of soil removal, contingent upon all applicable sections of the ordinance being met. All required County, State and Local agency forms and approvals must be on file with Michigan Township Services before commencement of special use. Additional contingencies to consider: 1) Must contact the Township prior to commencement of any of six (6) 90-day soil removal windows. 2) Any soil removal operations will be limited to week days between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. 3) Michigan Township Services shall, upon being contacted by the applicant, shall contact the Muskegon
County Road Commission, who will ensure the contractor provides dust control and road maintenance
during the soil removal window. 4) If all six (6) soil removal windows are not used by April, 2018, the applicant may re-apply for an extension
of time. The special use permit is also approved because it is in compliance with ordinance 42-157, paragraphs 3) and 5) Ayes: Jacobs, Michelli Jr., Dadd, Newmyer, M. Lee, Whitlow Nays: None Being that there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mark Lee, Secretary
MUSKEGON COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL SCHEDULE
MUSKEGON COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL SCHEDULE
Saturday, October 13: 9AM-1PM
Location:
City of Muskegon Department of Public Works
1300 Keating
ACCEPTED MATERIAL:
pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, fertilizers, poisons, pool chemicals, antifreeze, stain & wood preservatives, cleaning products, paint thinner, adhesives, aerosols (containing HHW), fluorescent light bulbs/CFL's, mercury/mercurjy containing devices, acids/bases (i.e. batteries & drain cleaner), fuels/other petroleum products NOT ACCEPTED MATERIAL:
used oil can be recycled, free of charge at any AutoZone, and most oill change service locations. Lead acid batteries (i.e. car batteries)not accepted. Latex paint is not accepted. It may be recycled at any Habitat for Humanity Restore or disposed of with your household trash, as long as it is solidfied. QUESTIONS: Call 231-724-6001 (option 4)
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