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

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion by Brian Frederick, second by David H. Schafer, the Minutes of October 23, 2007 to be approved and filed as written. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

INSPECTION REPORT: Motion by Bernard Neuenfeldt, second by Brian Frederick, to receive and file the Inspection Report for the month of November 2007. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

ZONING ADMINISTRATORS REPORT: None.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None.

OLD BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS:

PROPOSE/DISCUSS LANGUAGE AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE:   Zoning Administrator Burd stated International Transmission Company (ITC) wishes to place a distribution substation on a 22 acre parcel which adjoins their current transmission corridor line property, to provide additional distribution lines to the expanding Hemlock Semiconductor Corporation in Thomas Township. Proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance for Section 1415 – Public Utility and Service Installations were presented for consideration and open discussion

Motion by Dave Schafer, second by Bernard Neuenfeldt, to set a special meeting to review the Public Utility and Service Installations language to the ordinance with reference to the proposed changes. Discussion was held. Motion on the floor by Schafer, seconded by Neuenfeldt, was withdrawn.

Motion by Brian Frederick, second by Gary Turner, to set a special meeting for December 18, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. requesting a representative from International Transmission Company (ITC) attend to provide further information regarding the proposed distribution substation; also addressing the proposed changes to the Ordinance, Section 1415. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

SET JANUARY MEETING DATE/TIME – Due to the holiday, Motion by Gary Turner, second by Brian Frederick, to set the January meeting, as recommended by Manager Herhold, for Thursday, January 3, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Supervisor Wardin suggested looking into the essential services clause, could this be something we add in our ordinance.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by David H. Schafer, second by Bernard Neuenfeldt, to adjourn. Unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned – 9:05 P.M.

Respectfully submitted by:

Bernard Neuenfeldt, Secretary
Richland Twp. Planning Commission