DRAFT
MINUTES
CASCO TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 19, 2010
Present: Members Eric Reeve, William Ruemenapp, Wayne Baumgarten, Jennifer
Andersen, and Denise Page; also present Township Planner Rod Arroyo,
Gerald Parylo, and Mike Czenkus
Absent: Members Kathy McKenzie and Joe Stevens
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Chairman Ruemenapp.
2. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
The Pledge to the Flag was recited.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -
November 17, 2009
It was moved by member Page and seconded by member Andersen that the minutes
of the Regular Meeting held on November 17, 2009, be approved as submitted.
Ayes: Members
Reeve, Ruemenapp, Baumgarten,
Andersen, and Page
Nays: None
The motion carried.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by member Andersen and seconded by member Page that the agenda
be approved as presented.
Ayes: Members Reeve, Ruemenapp, Baumgarten, Andersen, and Page
Nays: None
The motion carried.
5. COMMUNICATIONS
It was announced that the Metro
Planning Commission‘s winter workshop would be held on
February 25, 2010.
Additional information will be shared as it is received.
6. DISCUSSION FROM THE FLOOR
There was no Discussion From The Floor.
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7. PUBLIC HEARING
There was no Public Hearing.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished
Business
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
The position of Chairman was opened for nominations.
Member Page nominated Member Ruemenapp for Chairman. Member Baumgarten
seconded the nomination.
It was moved by member Andersen and seconded by member Page that nominations
for Chairman be closed and Member Ruemenapp be elected by acclimation.
Ayes: Members Reeve, Ruemenapp, Baumgarten, Andersen, and Page
Nays: None
The motion carried.
The position of Vice-Chairman was opened for nominations.
Member Andersen nominated Member Reeve for Vice-Chairman. Member Page
seconded the nomination.
It was moved by member Baumgarten and seconded by member Andersen that
nominations for Vice- Chairman be closed and Member Reeve be elected by
acclimation.
Ayes: Members Reeve, Ruemenapp, Baumgarten, Andersen, and Page
Nays: None
The motion carried.
The position of Secretary was opened for nominations.
Member Page nominated Member Baumgarten for Secretary. Member Andersen
seconded the nomination.
It was moved by member Page and seconded by member Reeve that nominations
for Secretary be closed and Member Baumgarten be elected by acclimation.
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Ayes: Members Reeve, Ruemenapp, Baumgarten, Andersen, and Page
Nays: None
The motion carried.
B. ZBA REPRESENTATIVE
It was stated that a ZBA representative needed to be appointed.
Member Ruemenapp was nominated by member Baumgarten. Member Andersen
seconded the nomination.
It was moved by member Page and seconded by member Andersen that nominations
for ZBA representative be closed and Member Ruemenapp be appointed.
Ayes: Members Reeve, Ruemenapp, Baumgarten, Andersen, and Page
Nays: None
The motion carried.
C. MEETING DATES
It was moved by member Page and seconded by member Andersen that the Regular
Meetings of the Planning Commission be held at 7:00 p.m., in the Casco
Township Hall, 4512 Meldrum Road, Casco, Michigan 48064, telephone number
586, 727-7524, on the third Tuesday of the month as follows:
February 16, 2010
June 15, 2010 October 19, 2010
March 16, 2010 July 20, 2010
November 16, 2010
April 20, 2010 August 17, 2010 December 21, 2010
May 18, 2010 September 21, 2010 January 18, 2011
Ayes: Members Reeve, Ruemenapp, Baumgarten, Andersen, and Page
Nays: None
The motion carried.
10. PLANNER'S REPORT
Planner Arroyo stated that Casco‘s Master Plan is now five years old. He
also stated that since the State of Michigan requires a review process be
done every five years, they are putting together a proposal for updating the
Master Plan. He asked if there were any specific issues or topics they would
like to have considered.
It was asked if the parks and
rec were looked at, could the money for this be taken out of the
parks and rec fund.
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Planner Arroyo stated that he thought it probably could be done that way.
It was also stated that it was felt the zoning in Adair could be looked at
with the possibility of adding more business zoning as this is the area they
feel will have water service in the future. Another suggestion was to look
at the Palms Road and 26 Mile Road area; however, Ira Township‘s zoning
across 26 Mile Road should be considered.
The Planning Commission requested Planner Arroyo contact
Supervisor Holk to discuss
the park and recs situation before he draws up a proposal.
Planner Arroyo presented three sets of plans for the Verizon Tower.
The Planning Commission stated that the presentation in November on clear
zoning was excellent;
unfortunately, the Township Board decided that Casco did not have funds
available at this time.
11. REPORT FROM COMMITTEES
It was reported that a pipeline safety training and procedures workshop
would be held in February. It was also stated that more information would
be forthcoming, and anyone interested in attending should contact the
Township Office and let them know.
12. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by member Baumgarten and seconded by member Andersen that the
meeting adjourn at 7:33 p.m.
Ayes: Members Reeve, Ruemenapp, Baumgarten, Andersen, and Page
Nays: None
The motion carried.