SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES
JUNE 14, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Clerk Bareis and opened with the Pledge to The Flag. In the absence of Supervisor Unterbrink, Clerk Bareis appointed Trustee McKenzie to act as Chair.
McKenzie called Public Hearing Number 1 to order at 7:00 p.m. to hear public comment on the proposed stand alone Noise Ordinance for
McKenzie called Public Hearing Number 2 to order at 7:07 p.m. to hear public comment to amend the Lima Township Zoning Ordinance , Section 6.4 to remove noise control requirements from the Ordinance, which are intended to be replaced with the stand alone proposed Noise Ordinance. No comments were made. The public hearing was closed at 7:08 p.m.
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m. by Trustee McKenzie. Present were Clerk Bareis, Treasurer Havens, Trustees McKenzie and Laier. Absent, Supervisor Unterbrink. Also present several residents and guests.
Motion by Laier supported by Havens to approve the Agenda as submitted. Motion carried.
Motion by Laier supported by Havens to approve the minutes of the May 10, 2010 meeting as submitted. Motion carried.
The Treasurer’s report was received.
Motion by Laier supported by Bareis to table any action on the SDI structural condition assessment of the Lima Township Hall and set a work session when the SDI report is complete, for July 5, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried.
Motion by Bareis supported by Laier to table any action on local bridges and review at the work session scheduled for July 5, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried.
Motion by McKenzie supported by Laier that the Clerk send a letter to Thornton Farms stating that based on Attorney opinion, we cannot expend funds as proposed. The proposed item does not meet the requirements of the consent judgment. Motion carried.
CAFA Chief James Payeur was present to discuss the SAFER Grant which would allow hiring of 6 full time firefighters to be paid for by the grant for two years and the third year would be funded by CAFA. McKenzie noted the Chief’s report has been received, no action required.
Resolution 2010-04 was offered by McKenzie, supported by Havens, to adopt the proposed Lima Township Noise Ordinance Number 26, dated May 4, 2010, with revisions in parts G changing the time, nine o’clock to ten o’clock, and in J adding in capital letters the title, RACE COURSE AND OTHER RELATED FACILITIES, for consistency, and to fill in the date adopted and revision footer to Version 2. Roll call vote: Ayes: Havens, McKenzie, Laier and Bareis. Nays: None. Absent: Unterbrink. Resolution declared adopted.
Resolution 2010-05 was offered by Havens, supported by Bareis, to amend the Lima Township Zoning Ordinance to delete Section 6.4.1 and 6.4.2 relating to noise regulation. Ordinance 22T. Roll call vote: Ayes: Laier, Havens, Bareis and McKenzie. Nays: None. Absent: Unterbrink. Resolution declared adopted.
Motion by Bareis supported by Laier to table any action, and take to work session on July 5, Application 10-003, Village Commercial, amendment to the Lima Township Zoning Ordinance. Motion carried.
Resolution 2010-06 was offered by McKenzie, supported by Bareis, to amend the Lima Township Zoning Ordinance, Application 2010-02. Ordinance 22U, with agreement for certain future safeguards and conditions granted as a condition of rezoning from, (AG-1) Agriculture to (GC) General Commercial, as recommended by the Lima Township Planning Commission and the Lima Township Planner. The property is located at
Roll call vote: Ayes: Bareis, Laier, McKenzie and Havens. Nays: None. Absent: Unterbrink.
Motion by Bareis supported by Laier to support the election of William J. Bamber to the Michigan Par Plan Board of Directors. Motion carried. Nay: McKenzie
Motion by Laier supported by Havens to table the Peddler or Peddler’s Helper License Application and take to work session on July 5, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried.
Discussed the revisions to the WWRA By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation as submitted by the WWRA representative Havens, and submitted comments for her to provide to the WWRA Board.
Motion by Laier supported by Havens to pay bills as presented plus any others as required. Motion carried.
Motion by Laier supported by Havens to adjourn at 9:26 p.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Arlene R. Bareis, Clerk
