This meeting was held virtually via Webex due to COVID-19.

Members Present: Heidi Tice, Supervisor; Rose Dillon, Treasurer; Trustees Jeff Jacobs, Terry Knoll, Denise Winebarger
Members Absent: Greg Hulka, Andrea Anderson, both excused

At 7:02pm, Heidi Tice opened the SPECIAL MEETING.

Also Present: 0- residents; 1- employees; 0- guests.

Terry Knoll moved, Denise Winebarger seconded MOTION CARRIED, to approve the agenda as presented with the following change:

Remove: “Staffing change in Police Department” that was left on the agenda by mistake from a previous meeting.

Ayes: Knoll, Jacobs, Tice, Dillon, Winebarger
Nays: None

PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS: none

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

20-085 Second Reading: Zone Change Amendment Ordinance- Broadway
Terry Knoll moved, Rose Dillon seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to adopt ordinance #820 to amend the Township’s zoning map by changing the zoning classification from M-1 Commercial Industrial District to R-1 Medium Density Residential for parcel number 61-15-101-200-0004-00 or 3724 E. Broadway Ave., Muskegon, MI 49444 as recommended by the Planning Commission.

At a public hearing on July 21, 2020, the Planning Commission gave the following reasons supporting the zone change:

The requested rezoning will not result in spot zoning.
1. The requested rezoning will be inconsistent with the surrounding property.
2. The property does have to be rezoned in order to be reasonably used.
3. The requested rezoning would have the following effect on surrounding property values: Consistent with master plan.
4. The requested rezoning would have the following effect on the market value of the property in question: Consistent with the surrounding area.
5. The requested rezoning would be consistent with the general trend of future building and population growth in the area.
6. The requested rezoning would be consistent with the Master Plan.

This constitutes the second and final reading of Amendment Ordinance No. 820.

Ayes: Knoll, Jacobs, Tice, Dillon, Winebarger
Nays: None

20-086 Second Reading: Zone Change Amendment Ordinance- Sternberg
Jeff Jacobs moved, Terry Knoll seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to adopt ordinance #821 to amend the Township’s zoning map by changing the zoning classification from B-3 Service Business District to R-1 Medium Density Residential for parcel number 61-15-123-400-0003-00 or 2921 E. Sternberg Rd., Fruitport, MI 49415 as recommended by the Planning Commission.

At a public hearing on July 21, 2020, the Planning Commission gave the following reason supporting the zone change:
1. The requested rezoning will not result in spot zoning.
2. The requested rezoning will not be inconsistent with the surrounding property.
3. The property does have to be rezoned in order to be reasonably used.
4. The requested rezoning would have the following effect on surrounding property values: Make the property conforming.
5. The requested rezoning would have the following effect on the market value of the property in question: Improve, make it consistent with surrounding area.
6. The requested rezoning would be consistent with the general trend of future building and population growth in the area.
7. The requested rezoning would be consistent with the Master Plan.

This constitutes the second and final reading of Amendment Ordinance No. 821.

Ayes: Knoll, Jacobs, Tice, Dillon, Winebarger
Nays: None

NEW BUSINESS: none

PUBLIC COMMENTS PART II: none

REPORTS:
1. Heidi Tice shared options for repairs to Kendra Rd. A meeting was held to discuss options and cost sharing with property owners.

The motion by Jeff Jacobs, supported by Denise Winebarger, was carried unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 7:40pm.

ANDREA ANDERSON, CLERK
HEIDI TICE, SUPERVISOR