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PC Meeting Minutes 10-17-23

LOCKE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA w/PUBLIC HEARING 

OCTOBER 17, 2023   7:00 PM

LOCKE TOWNSHIP HALL, 3805 BELL OAK RD, WMSTN

                                                       

Call to order by Chairperson Lackey 7:00

Present: Lackey, Shepler, Hull, Howard, Smith

 

Public Present: Please refer to attached sign in sheets

 

  1. Approval of agenda (Shepler, Smith)
  2. Motion to approve September 19, 2023 2023 PC minutes (Shepler, Smith)

 

  1. Chairperson announces the opening of Public Hearing @ 7:04 PM for Solar Energy System [SES] and Wind Energy System [WES] Amendments to the Locke Township Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance #3 of 2005 as amended. 

 

Lackey opened the floor for public comment.

 

No public comment.

 

Chairperson formally announces the close of the Public Hearing @ 7:07 PM.

  1. No public comment

 

  1. New Business:

The PC deliberated on the Solar Energy System amendment and motioned to send the amendment as written to the board for approval. (Shepler/Smith)

 

The PC deliberated on the Wind Energy System amendment and motioned to send the amendment as written to the board for approval. (Smith/Hull)

 

Motion to approve the proposed PC meeting schedule for 2024, of every 3rd Tuesday of the month with the exception of no meeting in February. (Hull/Lackey)

 

Shepler discussed and shared information on the alternative energy bus tour.

 

  1. Comments: Smith expressed appreciation for the public’s involvement.  He applauded their commitment and courage.  We are a small township, but a strong one.

 

Shepler thanked Foster Swift for their service.

 

No other comment from ZA or consultants.

 

  1. Move to adjourn 7:18 pm (Lackey/Shepler)
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