RICHLAND TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

DECEMBER 6, 2011

 

MEMBERS PRESENT: Frederick Clark, Chrmn.    Brian Frederick, Vice Chrmn.
                                          Bernard Neuenfeldt, Secty.  Matt Bray
                                          David King                            Walter Rohn
                                          Matt Kackmeister

OTHERS PRESENT: Renee R. Herhold, Mgr. Grant Rames, Zoning Admin.

Joel Wardin Norris Nothelfer

CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Clark called the regular meeting of the Richland Township Planning Commission to order at 7:30 P.M. with the Pledge to the Flag.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion by Dave King, second by
Bernard Neuenfeldt, the Minutes of November 1, 2011 be approved and filed as printed. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

INSPECTION REPORT: Motion by Brian Frederick, second by Dave King, to receive and file the Inspection Report for the month of November 2011. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

ZONING ADMINISTRATORS REPORT: Zoning Administrator Rames stated he worked on a land division for the Ludgin property; spoke with both the Bauer’s and the Lange’s regarding the motocross track; attended a seminar regarding medical marihuana.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None.

OLD BUSINESS:

MEDICAL MARIHUANA: Zoning Administrator Grant Rames attended a seminar regarding medical marihuana and discussed the highlights from this seminar. Representatives from law enforcement, doctors, and the attorney generals office were present. Grant will provide written highlights for the next Commission meeting.

NEW BUSINESS: None.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Both on behalf of the Planning Commission and on a personal note, Chairman Clark thanked Bernard Neuenfeldt and Dave King for their years of service on the Planning Commission stating their services were greatly appreciated and the community is losing out on their expertise brought to the Commission. Joel Wardin also thanked both Bernard Neuenfeldt and Dave King for their years of service on the Commission stating the Planning Commission is second to the Township Board when it comes to tough decision making and does not agree with the decision to lower the Planning Commission to five Members.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Dave King, second by Bernard Neuenfeldt, to adjourn. Unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned – 7:45 P.M.

Respectfully submitted by:

Bernard Neuenfeldt, Secretary For
Richland Township Planning Commission