The Planning Commission (PC) has moved draft amendments forward after public feedback, though not all comments were included, causing frustration. A special meeting is planned in September for further feedback review. Additionally, an extension of the site plan moratorium is requested through October 31, 2024, to address complex issues and refine policies.
Centerville Township Board Meeting: The agenda was approved with additions. Meeting minutes from June 12 and June 19, 2024, were amended and accepted. Public comments were received regarding the Early Childhood millage renewal. Financial status was reviewed, invoices authorized, and updates from the Planning Commission and Cedar Area Fire and Rescue Board were discussed.
Williams & Bay is applying septage in full compliance with their EGLE license number SH-1483, the Michigan Right to Farm Act (“RTFA”), the GAAMPs for Manure Management and Utilization, and the Agronomical Application Rates. The RTFA preempts the right of Centerville Township to require Williams & Bay to obtain a special use permit.
Centerville Township Board extended a moratorium on site plan reviews until August 31, 2024. They also addressed unauthorized septage waste injection by Williams Pumping into Eitzen farm field, threatening fines. While the owners assert “right to farm” laws support their actions, the township is pursuing enforcement through legal channels, ensuring compliance with local ordinances.
Centerville Township has implemented a two-month extension of its moratorium on site plan reviews, lasting until August 31, 2024. This decision aims to allow more time for the analysis and preparation needed for amending the zoning ordinance, while exempting applications mandated by court orders from this temporary hold on site plan approvals.
The Planning Commission (PC) held a public hearing to discuss zoning ordinance updates, with further meetings scheduled for June and July. Additionally, a site plan moratorium may be extended to August 2024. Concerns regarding the public complaint process are being addressed, while discussions around the township’s stance on medical marijuana continue.
The Centerville Township Board Meeting minutes from June 12, 2024, detail various discussions and decisions made by the board. The meeting included a treasurer’s report and approval of invoices and payments. The board approved the KCI printing proposal for tax bill mailing, and discussed road maintenance and updates on zoning ordinance revisions.
The Centerville Township Planning Commission has made progress in updating the zoning ordinance, with a public hearing rescheduled to June 3, 2024. Feedback from this meeting is being organized for review. Additionally, special meetings have been scheduled, and the site plan moratorium has been requested for extension until August 2024 to facilitate the updates.
This document is a monthly check journal for Centerville Township, detailing transactions for June 2024. The journal is sorted by check number and includes information on the date, check number, payee, memo, account, debit, and credit. A variety of payments were made, including payroll, utilities, contracted services, and professional fees.
The Centerville Township Board meeting on May 8, 2024, addressed key issues including financial matters and updates on the zoning ordinance review. Treasurer Katrina Pleva reported unresolved QuickBooks conversion issues, while the Planning Commission prepared for a public hearing on the zoning ordinance scheduled for June 3. Other discussions included a proposed boat ramp and road repairs.
