MINUTES

                                                CASCO TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

                                                                      REGULAR MEETING

                                                                      JANUARY 17, 2012

Present Members:  Cynthia Goulston, Joe Stevens, Eric Reeve, Wayne Baumgarten, Jennifer Andersen,       and Stan Pankiewicz; also present Rod Arroyo, Eric Quint, and Aaron Foote

Absent:  Sue Macker

1.        CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Eric Reeve.

2.        PLEDGE TO THE FLAG

The Pledge to the Flag was recited.

3.        APPROVAL OF MINUTES –October 18,2011

The date of September 20, 2011 was corrected to read October 18, 2011.  A motion was made by member Andersen, and was seconded by member Stevens to correct the date and be approved with correction.

                Ayes:  Members Goulston, Stevens, Reeve, Baumgarten, Pankiewicz, Andersen

               Nays:  None

                The motion carried.

4.        APPROVAL OF AGENDA

It was moved by member Andersen and seconded by member Goulston that the agenda be approved as submitted.

                Ayes:  Members Goulston, Stevens, Reeve, Baumgarten, Pankiewicz, Andersen

                Nays:  None

                The motion carried

5.        COMMUNICATIONS

Bill Ruemenapp reported that the workshop for basic training for Planning Commissioners details had not been received yet, as soon as it is received, members will be notified.

6.        DISCUSSION FROM THE FLOOR

There was no discussion from the floor.

7.        PUBLIC HEARING

There was no Public Hearing.

8.        UNFINFISHED BUSINESS

There was no Unfinished Business.

9.        NEW BUSINESS

A.       ELECTION OF OFFICERS

·         A Motion was made by Member Stevens to nominate Eric Reeve for Chairperson for Casco Township Planning Commission, seconded by Member Baumgarten, no other nominations.

Ayes:  Members Goulston, Stevens, Baumgarten, Pankiewicz, Andersen

                                Nays:  None

                                The motion carried.

·         A Motion was made by Member Stevens to nominate Jennifer Andersen as Vice –Chairperson, seconded by Member Goulston, no other nominations.

                                Ayes:  Members Goulston, Stevens, Reeve, Baumgarten, Pankiewicz

                                Nays:  None

                                The motion carried.

·         A Motion was made by Member Stevens to nominate Lorene Lomerson as Recording Secretary, seconded by Member Andersen, no other nominations.

                                Ayes:  Members Goulston, Stevens, Reeve, Baumgarten, Pankiewicz, Andersen

                                Nays:  None

                                The motion carried.

B.       MEETING DATES

The following dates were read by Member Baumgarten for Casco Township Planning Commission Regular Meetings for 2012:

February 21                                        June 19                                 October 16

March 20                                             July 17                                   November 20

April 17                                                 August 21                            December 18

May 15                                                 September 18                   January 15, 2013

All will be at 7:00p.m. at Casco Township Hall, 4512 Meldrum Road. 

A motion by Member Stevens to accept the dates submitted for the meetings during 2012, and seconded by Member Andersen. 

        Ayes:  Members Goulston, Stevens, Reeve, Baumgarten, Pankiewicz, Andersen

        Nays: None

        The motion carried.

C.       ADAIR SALVAGE INC. – PAWN GUNS

Rod Arroyo spoke to Planning Commission regarding Recommendation for Gun Sales.

Discussion with Mr. Quint of Adair Salvage – he stated that the ATF had been out and that they will come back again after the township would approve this recommendation.  A motion was made by Member Baumgarten to approve for Gun Sales, contingent with the ATF approval, and was seconded by Member Stevens.

        Ayes:  Members Goulston, Stevens, Reeve, Baumgarten, Pankiewicz, Andersen

        Nays:  None

        The motion carried.

D.       IMPACT

Discussion with Aaron Foote of IMPACT Organization regarding the purchase of home on Bethuy Road that would be used for housing 3 mentally challenged individuals and at least 1 caregiver at all times inquiring as to the definition of a family unit.  A motion was made by Member Andersen to approve IMPACT that does meet the intent of family living in Casco Township, and was seconded by Member Stevens.

        Ayes:  Members Goulston, Stevens, Reeve, Baumgarten, Pankiewicz, Andersen

        Nays:  None

        The motion carried.

E.       DISCUSSION ON HORSE BOARDING ORDINANCE

Mr. Arroyo read through the ordinance 30-81- he suggested to change E#5 to read “large animals” rather than the word “horses.” A discussion followed from the Planning Commission and it was suggested by Member Stevens to research this issue more and check with other townships and their challenges with this subject.

10.       PLANNER’S REPORT

Mr. Arroyo stated that there will be an upcoming conference in Lansing on February 16, 2012 regarding transportation-not only for automobiles, but also for bicycles.

11.   REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

Member Stevens reported that we thank Bill Ruemenapp for taking the position of Supervisor of Casco Township.

12.   ADJOURNMENT

It was moved by Member Baumgarten and seconded by Member Andersen that the meeting be adjourned at 8:12 p.m.

                Ayes:  Members Goulston, Stevens, Reeve, Baumgarten, Pankiewicz, Andersen

                Nays:  None

                The motion carried.