Hamilton Township
Planning Commission
Minutes of 9-12-2017

Meeting called to order by Denise Goodenow at 6:30 PM and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Roll Call Attendance:
Present: Linda Barkell, Mike Conway, Denise Goodenow and Melanie Conway
Absent:  Marsha McKee
Staff Present:  Mark Janeczko, BEO and Zoning Administrator, Dave Wright-Township Supervisor
Guests:  4

Approval of the Agenda:  Motion by Melanie Conway and 2nd by Mike Conway to accept the agenda with 1 correction.  Under Old Business change MTS to MTA.  All in favor, M/C.

Approval of the Minutes:  Barkell read the minutes for 8-8-2017 to all present. Motion by Melanie C. and 2nd by Mike C. to accept the minutes as written with no corrections.  All in favor, M/C.

Public Comments:  none

New Business:  Steve Anderson at 6614 Robin Dr. has 2 mini pot belly pigs and wants to keep them as pets and he’s had them for 7 years on his property.  One weighs 150 lbs. and the other is 250 lbs. After discussion Mr. Anderson was advised to apply for a variance through the ZBA.  There will be a Harvest Party-Potluck Dinner at the Township hall on Saturday October 28, 2017.  Meat and potatoes will be provided and those who would like to attend are to bring a dish to pass.  Pumpkin carving will be from 3-5 pm and dinner served from 5-7 pm.  A resolution has been drafted and ready to present to the Township board on Oct. 5, 2017 for opting out of the MMMA facilities.

Old Business:  Recommendations to the Twp. Board for changes to Sec. 21.6 and Sec.21.8 H has been completed.  Cemetery Ordinance discussed:  1. Check with MTA about rules on Green Burials 2 Further study if vaults are required.  Wind Farms are covered in our Zoning Ord but we do need to write a Solar Farm Ordinance.  Fence for the Township Park will be finished on Saturday, September 30, 2017.  Plan to meet at around 7:30 am.  Barkell will bring sloppy joes, & chips.  Goodenow is going to bring pie. All volunteers are welcome.  The Park fundraiser on 9-2-2017 was a huge success and $1300 was raised.

Zoning Administrators report given at the Township Board meeting on Sept. 7, 2017.

Next Planning Commission meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017 at 6:30 PM.

Motion by Melanie Conway and 2nd by Mike Conway to adjourn at 7:17 PM. All in favor, M/C.

Linda Barkell-Secretary.