CATAWBA ISLAND TOWNSHIP
ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES
JANUARY 17, 2018
Attendees
Irene Ohlemacher Bill Carmody
Franklin Ohlemacher Bruno Zottola
Jeff Jadwisiak Jim Knisley
Angela Brown Ronald Fleet
Chairman Paul Shaw called the meeting of the Catawba Island Township Zoning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. For the record, he identified the date was January 17, 2018.
He introduced himself, as well as the other Commission members, that included, Jordan Davenport, Vice Chairman, Stephen Lonneman, Curtis Baxter, Alternate Lewis Mindlin and Alternate Dr. Gregory Hart. Also introduced was Todd Bickley, Catawba Island Township Zoning Inspector and Board Secretary. Alternate Dr. Gregory Hart replaced Ron Wiseman, who was absent.
Chairman Shaw welcomed those in attendance. He stated the Zoning Commission appreciated their interest. He advised those in attendance that debates/talking amongst themselves would not be permitted. He asked that those in attendance sign the register. He requested that any person wishing to speak be recognized by the chairperson and identify themselves by name and address for the record. He asked that all cell phones be turned off. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Chairman Shaw read a letter from Bill Market, President of Miller Boat Line withdrawing the rezoning request for the property located 5358 Porter and referenced as #0132029732203000. Chairman Shaw thanked those in the audience for attending and they were welcomed to stay for the remainder of the meeting. Ron Fleet of 5271 Porter questioned if the township had an overall plan for the area. Chairman Shaw indicated that the township did not have a specific plan. Todd Bickley noted that Catawba Island Township does have a Land Use Plan that goes through 2020. The Plan recommends areas for future development, whether it be residential, commercial or industrial. The Plan does not recommend how parking should be handled in this area.
Chairman Shaw suggested the following agenda for the meeting.
1) The 2018 organizational meeting electing a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary.
2) The reading and approval of the August 23, 2017 meeting minutes.
3) Any old business.
4) Any new business.
Chairman Shaw asked if there were any additions or changes to the proposed agenda. There were none. Jordan Davenport made a motion to approve the proposed agenda for the meeting. Curtis Baxter seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Agenda Item 1 – 2018 Organizational Meeting
Dr. Gregory Hart made a motion to nominate Paul Shaw for Chairman of the Catawba Island Township Zoning Commission. The motion was seconded by Jordan Davenport. Motion passed unanimously.
Stephen Lonneman made a motion to nominate Jordan Davenport for Vice Chairman of the Catawba Island Township Zoning Commission. The motion was seconded by Dr. Gregory Hart. Motion passed unanimously.
Jordan Davenport made a motion to nominate Todd Bickley for Secretary of the Catawba Island Township Zoning Commission. The motion was seconded by Stephen Lonneman. Motion passed unanimously.
Chairperson Paul Shaw announced the 2018 Catawba Island Township Zoning Commission Officers:
Chairperson Paul Shaw
Vice Chairperson Jordan Davenport
Secretary Todd Bickley
Agenda Item 2 – Approval of Minutes
Stephen Lonneman made a motion to approve the August 23, 2017 meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by Jordan Davenport. Motion passed unanimously.
Agenda Item 3 – Old Business
Mr. Bickley informed the commission that the Ottawa County Common Pleas Court decision on the Dollar General Store has been appealed to the Court of Appeals in Toledo.
Agenda Item 4 – New Business
Todd Bickley reported that a meeting has been scheduled with James VanEerten, Ottawa County Prosecutor, for April 11, 2018 at 5:30 P.M., prior to the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. The commission is invited to attend and food will be provided by the Trustees.
Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Catawba Island Zoning Commission is 7:00 p.m., February 28, 2018.
Adjournment
Jordan Davenport moved to adjourn the meeting. His motion was seconded by Stephen Lonneman. Motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Todd Bickley
Secretary