RICHLAND  TOWNSHIP                                      Founded 1862
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RICHLAND TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

January 3, 2008

MEMBERS PRESENT:   Frederick Clark, Chrmn.              Gary Turner, Vice Chrmn.
                                            Brian Frederick                            Bernard Neuenfeldt, Secty.
                                            David H. Schafer                          Walter Rohn

MEMBERS ABSENT:     Grant Rames                               

OTHERS PRESENT:       Jack Burd, Zoning Admin.              Matt Bray
                                            Renee Herhold, Mgr.

 

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.

Chairman Clark turned the meeting over to David H. Schafer for nominations of Election of Chairman.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: David Schafer called for nominations three times for Chairman. Motion by Bernard Neuenfeldt, second by Gary Turner, to nominate Frederick Clark as Chairman. Motion by Bernard Neuenfeldt, second by Gary Turner, to close nominations. The floor was closed for nominations. A unanimous ballot was cast for Frederick Clark as Chairman.

David H. Schafer turned the meeting back over to Chairman Clark.

Nominations for Vice Chairman were called three times by Chairman Clark. Motion by Walter Rohn, second by Dave Schafer, to nominate Gary Turner as Vice Chairman. The floor was closed for nominations. A unanimous ballot was cast for Gary Turner as Vice Chairman.

Chairman Clark called three times for nominations for Secretary. Motion by Dave H. Schafer, second by Walter Rohn, to nominate Bernard Neuenfeldt as Secretary. The floor was closed for nominations. A unanimous ballot was cast for Bernard Neuenfeldt as Secretary.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion by Bernard Neuenfeldt, second by David H. Schafer, the Minutes of December 4, 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 December 2007. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

ZONING ADMINISTRATORS REPORT: None.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None.

OLD BUSINESS:

PROPOSE/DISCUSS LANGUAGE AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE: Discussion was held, changes were suggested. Zoning Administrator Burd will revise copies as suggested and bring changes to next meeting.

AMEND AGENDA: Motion by Brian Frederick, second by Bernard Neuenfeldt, to add Essential Services Memo to New Business. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS -

ESSENTIAL SERVICES MEMO: Manager Herhold provided copies to the Township Ordinance, Section 2-8 in reference to Essential Services, as requested at previous meeting. Discussion was also held regarding Section 2-15, Public Utility and Service Installations. Zoning Adminstrator Burd will review the Essential Services Clause adding it to our Ordinance language for approval if deemed necessary.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by David H. Schafer, second by Bernard Neuenfeldt, to adjourn. Unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned – 8:27 P.M.

Respectfully submitted by:

Bernard Neuenfeldt, Secretary
Richland Twp. Planning Commission