Planning Commission

7:00 PM – 7:13 PM 4 present 7 motions

Summary

Halifax Township's Planning Commission held its annual reorganization meeting on January 3, 2011, convening at 7:00 PM and adjourning just thirteen minutes later. Chairman Fred Ford, Vice Chairman Bob Artman, Mark Reed, and Randy Paul were present; Steve Sipe was absent. The brief session was devoted to electing officers for 2011 and addressing a small number of new business items.

  • Fred Ford re-elected Chairman for 2011, nominated by Mark Reed and seconded by Randy Paul, approved unanimously (4-0).
  • Bob Artman re-elected Vice Chairman for 2011, nominated by Mark Reed and seconded by Randy Paul, approved unanimously (4-0).
  • Mark Reed elected Secretary for 2011, nominated by Bob Artman and seconded by Randy Paul, approved unanimously (4-0).
  • Baker Storage Unit plan withdrawn — Chairman Ford reported that a recently submitted land development plan for the Baker Storage Unit had been officially withdrawn by the applicant.
  • SALDO workshop scheduled for January 17, 2011 at 7:00 PM, with the township attorney and engineer present to continue reviewing the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance. Mark Reed indicated he would be unable to attend.
  • Public comment: Resident Florence Macquire asked about Steve Sipe's recent absences. Randy Paul explained that Sipe had been working out of town and the commute was too far for him to return for meetings.

Who was there

Fred Ford (Chairman) · Bob Artman (Vice Chairman) · Mark Reed (Planning Commission Member) · Randy Paul (Planning Commission Member)

Public comments

Florence McGuire — Inquired about Steven Sipe's recent absences from meetings. Randy Paul explained that Sipe had been working out of town and the commute was too far for him to return just to attend meetings.

Meeting business

Approval of Minutes

Approval of December 6, 2010 Minutes

Randy Paul motioned to approve the December 6, 2010 Planning Commission meeting minutes as presented. Bob Artman seconded, and the motion carried 4:0.

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4-0 Approve the December 6, 2010 Planning Commission meeting minutes as presented
Moved by Randy Paul

Organization of the Planning Commission

Reorganization — Election of Officers for 2011

The commission elected officers for 2011. Fred Ford was re-elected Chairman (nominated by Mark Reed, seconded by Randy Paul, carried 4:0), Bob Artman was re-elected Vice Chairman (nominated by Mark Reed, seconded by Randy Paul, carried 4:0), and Mark Reed was elected Secretary (nominated by Bob Artman, seconded by Randy Paul, carried 4:0).

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4-0 Turn the meeting over to Bob Artman to open nominations for the position of Planning Commission Chairman for 2011
Moved by Mark Reed
4-0 Elect Fred Ford to serve as Planning Commission Chairman for 2011
Moved by Mark Reed
4-0 Turn the meeting back over to the Chairman
Moved by Fred Ford
4-0 Elect Bob Artman to serve as Planning Commission Vice Chairman for 2011
Moved by Mark Reed
4-0 Elect Mark Reed to serve as Planning Commission Secretary for 2011
Moved by Bob Artman

New Business

Baker Storage Unit Plan Withdrawal

Chairman Fred Ford reported that the Baker Storage Unit Plan, which had recently been submitted to the Township, had been officially withdrawn by the applicant.

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Announcements

Next Meeting — January 17, 2011 SALDO Workshop

Chairman Ford announced the next Planning Commission meeting would be January 17, 2011 at 7:00 PM as a workshop with the attorney and engineer present to continue reviewing the SALDO. Mark Reed indicated he would not be able to attend.

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Adjournment

Mark Reed motioned to adjourn at 7:13 PM. Bob Artman seconded, and the motion carried 4:0.

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4-0 Adjourn the meeting
Moved by Mark Reed

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