REGULAR MEETING OF THE CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP BOARD
June 5, 2023
Supervisor Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Rob Smith, Fran Ash, Kathy VanderKolk, Bob Wetherbee, Gail Huber.
PREVIOUS MINUTES
Motion by VanderKolk, supported by Huber, to approve meeting minutes of May 1, 2023.
Motion carried.
TREASURER'S REPORT
Motion by Ash, supported by Huber, to approve the treasurer’s report of June 5, 2023, balance of $1,796,953.98, unavailable $1,472,717.67 and overall balance of $3,269,571.65.
Roll call vote—Yes: Wetherbee, Huber, Smith, VanderKolk, Ash; No: None.
Motion unanimously approved.
PUBLIC COMMENT (AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION)
No comments.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TIM BEBEE
Bebee gave his report.
BUCKS RUN SPECIAL USE
Bucks Run requested to add a residential component to their existing golf course. The Planning Commission reviewed it as a special use and site plan request and found that the proposed request and plan met the requirements listed in section 10.3, item 15 of the ordinance.
Motion by VanderKolk, supported by Huber, to approve Bucks Run special use request for the residential component on the existing golf course.
Roll call vote—Yes: Ash, VanderKolk, Wetherbee, Huber, Smith; No: None.
Motion unanimously approved.
ISABELLA COUNTY HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN
Isabella County has recently gone through the process of updating the county’s hazard mitigation plan. It has been approved by FEMA and the Isabella County Board of Commissioners. By adopting the plan, Chippewa Township will be covered under it, therefore, eligible to seek reimbursement in the event of a disaster.
Motion by Ash, supported by Huber, to adopt Chippewa Township Resolution 2023-11 supporting participation of the all hazards multi-jurisdictional mitigation planning process and adoption of the all hazards multi-jurisdictional mitigation plan.
Roll call vote—Yes: Wetherbee, Huber, Smith, VanderKolk. Ash; No: None.
Motion unanimously approved.
SHEPHERD ROAD
Motion by Ash, supported by Huber, to approve an overlay on Shepherd Road from M-20 to River Rd. Total cost $187,789.92. Chippewa Township’s share $50,000.00, 2% share $112,789.92 and Isabella County Road Commission’s share $25,000.00.
Roll call vote—Yes: Ash, Wetherbee, Huber, VanderKolk, Smith; No: None.
Motion unanimously approved.
PARKING LOT
Parking lot was tabled. ZA Bebee will do a site plan.
FIREHALL SEPTIC
Septic system at the firehall has failed. The township will need a perk test and application from the health department. ZA Bebee will talk to the health department.
Motion by Ash, supported by VanderKolk, to pay up to $500 for a septic system permit.
Roll call vote—Yes: Huber, VanderKolk, Wetherbee, Ash, Smith; No: None.
Motion unanimously approved.
PAY THE BILLS
Motion by Huber, supported by VanderKolk, to pay the bills.
Roll call vote—Yes: Huber, Smith, VanderKolk, Ash, Wetherbee; No: None.
Motion unanimously approved.
MTA DUES
Motion by Ash, supported by VanderKolk, to pay $2109.42 for Michigan Township Association annual dues, which includes $78.92 for the legal defense fund.
Roll call vote—Yes: Ash, VanderKolk, Smith, Huber, Wetherbee; No: None.
Motion unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ash, supported by Huber, to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm.
Fran Ash
Chippewa Township Clerk
