Hamilton Township
Planning Commission 
Minutes for January 9, 2018

Meeting called to order by Denise Goodenow at 6:31 PM and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Roll Call Attendance:
Present: Denise Goodenow, Marsha McKee, Linda Barkell, Mike Conway and Melanie Conway
Absent: none
Staff Present: none
Guests: 2

Approval of the Agenda: Agenda was reviewed by all and motion to accept the agenda as written was made by Mike Conway and 2nd by Marsha McKee.  All in favor, M/C.

Approval of the Minutes:  Barkell read the minutes of 12-12-2017 to all present. Motion by Mike Conway and 2nd by Marsha McKee to accept the minutes as written with 1 correction.  The correction is under New Business, sentence 5 add a comma after Commission.  All in favor, M/C.

Public Comments:  Jane Bulmer questioned the limit of 3 minutes per comment.  Goodenow will check into that.

New Business:  Reviewed dates for 2018 PC meetings. Question of changing dates due to elections. Barkell will check on election dates and advise Goodenow of outcome.  We will keep all members the same as last year for the “Recommendation for appointment of members to represent separate important segments of the community”. McKee and Barkell terms of limits are to be renewed at the Trustee Board meeting on February 1, 2018.

Old Business:  Letter was sent to Mr. Roberts and Mr. Donahue outlining procedures to move forward on the driveway/patio issues.  Goodenow advised she received the Application for Special Use permit and Application for demolition of the house on 6677 Ridge Rd. Goodenow read Mr. Roberts letter to the Planning Commission and he had various questions and issues.  Goodenow will follow up with Mark Janeczko, Zoning Administrator and follow up with Mr. Roberts.  Cemetery Ordinance discussed. 1. We will inquire with the cemetery sextons if they feel vaults are needed.  2. Barkell will give a presentation on cemetery rules and regulations at the February PC meeting.  Solar Farms is still being researched. 

Zoning Administrators Report:  none

Next regular Planning Commission meeting will be Tuesday February 13, 2018 at 6:30 PM.

Motion by Mike Conway and 2nd by Melanie Conway to adjourn at 7:10 PM. All in favor, M/C.

Linda Barkell-Secretary.