MINUTES
CASCO TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 18, 2010
Present: Members Joe Stevens, Eric Reeve, William Ruemenapp, Wayne Baumgarten, and Jennifer Andersen; also present Township Planner Rod Arroyo, Gerald Parylo, John Pavlik, and Eric Quint
Absent: Kathy McKenzie and Denise Page
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 - APRIL 20, 2010
It was moved by member Reeve and seconded by member Andersen that the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on April 20, 2010, be approved as presented.
Ayes: Members Stevens, Reeve, Ruemenapp, Baumgarten, and Andersen
Nays: None
The motion carried.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by member Stevens and seconded by member Andersen that the agenda be approved as submitted.
Ayes: Members Stevens, Reeve, Ruemenapp, Baumgarten, and Andersen
Nays: None
The motion carried.
5. COMMUNICATIONS
It was reported that the Sattler court case and Casco‘s case has been combined and will be in court in September.
6. DISCUSSION FROM THE FLOOR
Mr. Pavlik stated that they had not met with engineers yet, because they would like to know what Casco
Township needs before a meeting is held.
Planner Arroyo stated that he had not had a chance to research pawn shops but would bring information to the June meeting.
Chairman Ruemenapp stated that if for some reason this would not be discussed at the June meeting, he would contact Mr. Pavlik.
It was stated that the sheriff‘s department has requested a meeting with the people running the Suckerfest in Adair and the Township Supervisor. It was also stated that Casco Township has an ordinance that covers activities with groups of more than 1,000 people.
7. PUBLIC HEARING
There was no Public Hearing.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. DISCUSSION ON AN AMENDMENT TO MEDICAL MARIHUANA
Planner Arroyo presented a proposed amendment to Section 3.04 covering medical marihuana. The Planning Commission and Planner Arroyo discussed the amendment.
It was moved by member Stevens and seconded by member Andersen that a Public Hearing be set for the Regular Meeting on June 15, 2010, to discuss the proposed amendment to Ordinance #30, Section 3.04.
Ayes: Members Stevens, Reeve, Ruemenapp, Baumgarten, and Andersen
Nays: None
The motion carried.
B. DISCUSSION ON THE LANDSCAPING ORDINANCE
Planner Arroyo stated that he had looked over the landscape ordinance and found that, for the most part, the current language seems to be working.
The Planning Commission and Planner Arroyo discussed the landscaping ordinance, looking at setbacks in Adair, the Gratiot corridor, and putting everything about landscaping into one area in the ordinance book.
10. PLANNER'S REPORT
Planner Arroyo presented a contract for working on the Master Plan. It was pointed out that the amount in Section 5 should be $3,900.00, with expenses estimated to be less than $500.00.
It was also pointed out that the current map still shows property in the northwest corner that was annexed by Richmond and should be corrected when they work on the Master Plan.
Planner Arroyo presented a communication on the new economy. This communication was discussed by the Planner and the Planning Commission.
11. REPORT FROM COMMITTEES
A presentation was given on the emergency services breakfast held on May 14, 2010. Combining public safety assets was discussed at the breakfast.
12. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by member Baumgarten and seconded by member Andersen that the meeting adjourn at 7:48 p.m.
Ayes: Members Stevens, Reeve, Ruemenapp, Baumgarten, and Andersen
Nays: None
The motion carried.