Meetings & Minutes

Shoreline Protection: Barry Hicks, with Land Information Access Association (LIAA) (via Zoom), Jennifer McKay of Tip of the Mitt (via Zoom) and Tom Darton, President of the Lake Charlevoix Association spoke. Discussed long term shoreline protection, education and preservation. They will have planning workshops available in the fall and wll return to ask for involvement, to be ready for when [...]

Resolution 23-005: The Annexation for the property on Division Street, where the new County Building is located, was discussed. The County is making a request for the annexation as it is required that the County Building be located within the city limits. They are currently working on a Reverter clause so that the property would return to the Township should the County Building move. The [...]

Road Repairs and Repaving projects: Discussed the various road projects needed within the Township. Mercer Road project from Division to Waller Road and Old 31 South project. Discussed the usage of the roads and how to prioritize the projects. Decided that Mercer is the first priority due to the high usage with Old 31 next to be completed. Williams made the Motion, with Stewart supporting, to [...]

Infrastructure Planning: Discussed water infrastructure and the need for a plan for future replacement of the aging pipes. Currently 37% of the system is at or nearing replacement age with an estimated cost of $10,000,000.00 within the next ten years. Discussed the many phases of the proposed process. Funding possibilities were discussed including a low interest rate loan through the [...]

Master Plan/Zoning Ordinance:  Discussed the needed changes in the Master Plan and the revisions to the Zoning Ordinance.  There was a request to require permits to be issued for any shoreline work.  The matter needs to be reviewed carefully.  What has already been done will be grandfathered in. Ehinger suggested that each person take a topic and review.  Demographics will need to be added as [...]

Updates: The Planning Commission has a full five member planning commission. The ZBA consists of Chairperson Margo Johnson, Maryann Ehinger and Dan Ulrich. Witherspoon made the Motion, with Stewart supporting, to approve Bradford Lewis to the Planning Commission. All in favor and the Motion passed unanimously. (M05-23)