TORCH LAKE TOWNSHIP
ANTRIM COUNTY, MICHIGAN
DRAFT MINUTES OF TOWNSHIP BOARD
APRIL 20, 2010
COMMUNITY SERVICE BUILDING
EASTPORT, MICHIGAN
Present: Parker, Schultz, Martel, Tomlinson and Windiate
Absent: None
Audience: 19
1. Meeting convened at 7:00 PM followed by the pledge to the flag.
2. Motion by Martel to approve minutes of March 16, 2010 Special Meeting as prepared was seconded and passed 5-0. Motion by Tomlinson to approve minutes of March 16, 2010 with one addition was seconded and passed 5-0. In item 8 B. add that the “Motion passed 4-0”. Motion by Tomlinson to approve minutes of March 20, 2010 Special Meeting with one correction was seconded and passed 5-0. In item 2 C, line 5, replace the word “approximately” with the words “a minimum”. Motion by Tomlinson to approve the minutes of April 1, 2010 Special Meeting as prepared was seconded and passed 5-0. Motion by Tomlinson to approve minutes of April 1, 2010 Closed Session as prepared was seconded and passed 5-0 roll call vote.
3. Correspondence and announcements: There were none.
4. Motion by Schultz to approve Agenda Content was seconded and passed 5-0.
5. Citizen Commentary: From the audience, Dennis Lennox and Ken Glasser addressed the community as Republican Candidates for State Representative in District 105.
6. Motion by Schultz to approve Consent Agenda is seconded and passed 5-0.
7. A. No County Planning Commission report from Martel, as he was absent from that meeting. B. Tomlinson reported that the Planning Commission has received comments from the County PC on the PUD PRD amendments and have forward them to the Township Board. C. Parker commented that of the 250 letters sent out regarding the Phragmites treatment program he has received 77 yes and 2 no so far. We have also received over $1000 in donations.
8. Items for Discussion:
A. Resolution to adopt Ordinance to re-create the Planning Commission as directed by law. After brief discussion that this Ordinance does not take the Township Board “out of the loop” and they will have final say on the approval of the Master Plan and any changes thereto, the Motion by Tomlinson to adopt Ordinance 01-2010 as prepared is seconded and passed 5-0 roll call vote. Parker agreed to draft a resolution to that effect. B. Zoning Ordinance revisions to PUD PRD. Because Mr. Martel has gone through the formal process of requesting a Public Hearing regarding this issue, the Motion by Tomlinson to schedule a Public Hearing Thursday May 13, 2010 in response to the Martel request is seconded and passed 5-0. Mr. Martel has also rented the Township Hall for an informal meeting on Saturday May 8, 2010 at 10 AM regarding this issue. C. Zoning Ordinance revision to reduce number of required ZBA meetings per year from four to one, and the number of alternate members from two (required) to one (optional). Motion by Tomlinson to approve the Zoning Ordinance amendments to Section 20.01 and 20.03 is seconded by Martel and passed 5-0 roll call vote. D. Moratorium on medical marijuana operations in the Township pending development of Zoning Ordinance provisions. After brief discussion the Motion by Schultz to approve Ordinance 02-2010 as prepared, which imposes a moratorium on the issuance of permits, licenses and approval to facilitate the production or distribution of medical marijuana within Torch Lake Township is seconded by Tomlinson and passed 5-0 roll call vote. E. Planning Consultant to assist Recreation Plan Committee. During discussion it is stated that Jim Walworth has said that the UTLA has agreed to help pay for the Planner to assist with the Recreation Plan. After further discussion, the Motion by Schultz to go ahead with the Recreation Plan and the Public Opinion Survey as proposed by the M. C. Planning & Design plan dated 4-14-2010, not to exceed $ 7950 is seconded and passed 5-0. G. Pine Hill unsolicited quote for flowerbed. After discussion it is agreed that we can cover maintenance in-house and with volunteers. H. Commemorative Bench offer for Day Park. After discussion, no action is taken at this time, but Parker will take a look at the day park. I. Lidster proposal to enhance the Veteran’s Memorial at Lakeview Cemetery. Mr. Lidster presented the Board with a packet of information he has assembled regarding a new veteran’s memorial for the cemetery. He would like to ask the public what they would like to see there and is suggesting a committee be formed. The Board supports Mr. Lidster’s efforts.
9. Board Commentary: Tomlinson asked about proof of insurance document for new fire truck.
10. With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:07 PM.
These minutes are subject to approval at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Kathy S. Windiate
Township Clerk