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
- Approval of agenda (Shepler, Smith)
- Motion to approve September 19, 2023 2023 PC minutes (Shepler, Smith)
- 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.
- No public comment
- 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.
- 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.
- Move to adjourn 7:18 pm (Lackey/Shepler)
