Saline Township Planning Commission
Regular Meeting, May 10, 2006

Members Present:
Richard Zahn, Neil Bohnett, Trudy Feldkamp, Laurie Leinbach, Chuck Rankin, Denny Zink

Members Absent:
Keith Girbach

Others Present:
Supervisor Marion, Robert Marion, Dan Cabage, Alan Block, approximately 15 others

Meeting was called to order by Chairman Zahn at 7:35 pm.

Roll was taken; five members present (Rankin arrived approximately 7:45); quorum established.

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Zink.

Approval of Minutes. Zink moved to accept the minutes of the April 12, 2006 Planning Commission meeting; Leinbach supported; vote taken; unanimous in favor; minutes approved.

Approval of Agenda. Leinbach moved to accept the agenda for the May 10, 2006 Planning Commission meeting; Bohnett supported; vote taken; unanimous in favor; agenda approved.

Announcements:
Ann Arbor News article, "Scio Township Development…", Tuesday, May 9 issue. Supplied by J. Marion, re: wasterwater treatment, discusses special assessment district. Dan Cabage was asked to do some research on new systems. Who's liable? Still a gray area.

Public Comments:
Letter from Rita Feitel, dated May 10, 2006, to Planning Commission and Township Board; urges the Township to make full use of County resources.

New Business:

1. Board Issues
   1. Don Pennington to be asked to attend June Planning Commission meeting (June 14). Talk about Clink operation, dumping, water issues.
   2. Tom Green addressed the Board, speaking against Biltmore development.
   3. Cemetery ordinance, need to address cremation space per Michigan Township Association. Need to review. Lois is researching.
   4. Millage, meeting is scheduled with attorney, Fred Lucas, to finalize language of ballot proposal. Sepcial meeting is on May 22, 2006, 7:30 Saline Township Hall.
   5. Saline River Greenway Alliance. Meeting on May 19th, Saline Township Hall, 11:00 am.
   6. Developers, Haeussler, etc, any contact? Nothing at this time.
      

Old Business:

1. Gravel Pits. Dan Cabage reported that final 2005 inspection have been completed and documents have been sent to the Township and to the owners/operators. There are some issues to be addressed.

Public Comments:

1. Township clean-up day - discussions around the bins, opposition to Biltmore development.
2. Flyers in mailboxes. Just sticking flyers in is illegal. Next mailing needs to follow US Post Office policies and need to have postage.
3. Brinkman and Pennington will be invited to the next Planning Commission meeting.
4. County clean-up day, Saturday, June 3 at Lincoln School. Some items that will be accepted include oil, grease, appliances, batteries.

Bohnett moved for adjournment; Leinbach support; meeting adjourned, 8:25 p.m.

The next regular meeting will be on June 14, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. at the Township hall.

Trudy Feldkamp
Saline Township Planning Commission, Secretary