LINCOLN TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

LINCOLN TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

JULY 8, 2003

The regular meeting of the Lincoln Township Board was called to order by the Supervisor with all members present and 25 guests.
Wray motioned to accept the agenda with second by Sheets . Motion carried.
The pledge was given and at 7:04 a public hearing was opened. Modern Metal Craft and the McPeak Corporation requested that an Industrial Development District be established for property parcel code numbers 110-035-300-515-00 and 110-035-300-512-00. John McPeak spoke of his business and Kathleen Czarnecki spoke regarding the process of establishing the district. Comments were heard and questions answered. The public hearing was closed at 7:14 pm.
Nightlinger motioned and Hughes seconded to establish the district as requested. Roll call vote: Wray-YES, Nightlinger-YES, Ahearn-YES, Hughes-YES, Sheets-YES. Motion was approved unanimously.
Under public comment Stargazer Condominium Site request and township agreement with City of Midland landfill questions were answered.
Under correspondence a letter from Environmental Services and the tire recycling was reviewed and a letter from Mrs. Saunders from 1920 N Hope Road was read.
The minutes of June's meeting were approved , with an amendment, by motion from Ahearn and seconded by Wray.
The treasurers report was given.
A motion to pay bills on hand by Wray was seconded by Ahearn. Roll call vote: Sheets-YES, Hughes-YES, Ahearn-Yes, Nightlinger-Yes, Wray-YES. Approved unanimously.
The fire department report was given and questions were asked about Old Oak Estates water lines and hydrants.
The planning commission, building inspector, water district, and code enforcement officer reports were given.
Under unfinished business the Stargazer Condominium Site request for township resolution to accept joint septic system for multiple lots was tabled until the August meeting by motion from Hughes with second by Sheets. A letter from legal council advised additional details should be agreed upon .
The Web Master position was appointed to Ron Thompson until Dec. 31, 2005 and wage to be $150.00 per month by motion from Hughes with second by Wray. Roll call vote: Ahearn-YES, Sheets-YES, Wray-YES, Hughes-YES, Nightlinger-YES. Motion approved unanimously.
Hughes motioned and Ahearn seconded to establish technical support position at $25.00 per hour be added to 2003 wage rates. Roll call vote: Hughes-YES, Wray-YES, Sheets-YES, Ahearn-YES, Nightlinger-YES. Approved unanimously.
Discussion held regarding Section 308 of Ordinances about Animal and Fowl with Wray motioning and Sheets seconding changes to text. Roll call vote: Nightlinger-YES, Sheets-YES, Ahearn-YES, Hughes-NO, Wray-YES. Motion approved.

Discussion held after planning commissions recommendation for $500.00 fee for amendments to zoning ordinances as per petitioners request. Motion by Hughes with second by Sheets to establish fee at $500.00. Roll call vote: Wray-YES, Hughes-YES, Ahearn-YES, Nightlinger-YES, Sheets-YES. Approved unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 8:24 pm.

Larry Hughes Clerk