BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE LAKE TOWNSHIP BOARD DOES HEREBY SET THE FOLLOWING DATES FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE LAKE TOWNSHIP BOARD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025. ALL MEETINGS WILL BEGIN AT 11:30 AM. ON THE LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
JULY, 25, 2024 JANUARY 30, 2025
AUGUST, 29 2024 FEBRUARY 27, 2025
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 MARCH 27, 2025
OCTOBER 31, 2024 APRIL 24, 2025
NOVEMBER NO MEETING MAY 29, 2025
DECEMBER NO MEETING JUNE 26, 2025
TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETINGS WILL BEGIN AT 11:30 A.M.
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THE LAKE TOWNSHIP BOARD DOES HEREBY SET THE FOLLOWING DATES FOR THE MEETING DATES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
May 17, 2025
June 14, 2025
July 12, 2025
Aug 2, 2025
Oct 11, 2025
Jan 10, 2026
All meetings to be held in the Starlight Pavilion
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS WILL BEGIN AT 10:00 A.M.
Draft of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 12, 2025
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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of Feb. 1, 2025
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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of Jan. 4, 2025
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LAKE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
SYNOPSIS
May 29, 2025
Township Board meeting called to order at 11:30 A.M. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: LaPointe, present; Reidel, present; Mateja, present; VanDonkelaar, present; Drummonds, present.
Approval of minutes from April 24, 2025. Motion by VanDonkelaar to accept, second by Drummonds. All in favor.
Public Comments about the agenda. None.
Reports: Treasurer’s: VanDonkelaar reported that there had been a problem and an auditor was called in. He said that the problem was partly the county, BS&A, and ours. Should be fixed. Waiting for final report. Mateja asked for motion to accept pending audit report. LaPointe made motion. Second by VanDonkelaar. Motion passed.
Zoning Administrator: Take as presented. Mateja made motion to accept. Second by VanDonkelaar. Motion passed.
Fire Department: Joel reported that a truck had been towed to International in Grand Rapids. Reidel asked that mutual aid runs be designated on future reports. Mateja made motion to accept as presented. Second by LaPointe. Motion passed.
Planning Commission: Ruth explained the Renewable Energy Ordinance 2025-07 and asked the board to approve. She also explained the changes and deletions proposed to Zoning Ordinance 3.8. She noted the differences for R-1 and R-2. Also, the removal of the 5% rule and read the additions of E & F on page 23 of the current ordinance. She asked the board to approve them. Mateja made motion to accept proposals as presented. Second by Reidel. Motion passed.
Clerks report and payment of bills; General Fund for May $27,261.35, Fire $12,383.35. Motion by Reidel to pay the bills. Second by Mateja. Motion passed.
New Business. A. Consideration of Foreclosure Property: Mateja thought it might be a good idea to purchase a parcel on the south side of Star Lake, possibly for use as park. Property number 13-663-008-00. County will need a copy of these minutes to accept our notice of interest to purchase the property. This only means that we have interest in purchasing, it is not binding. Reidel made a motion that at this time it would be a good idea to let the county know we are interested. Second by Drummonds. Motion passed.
B. The proposed budget for the next year was passed out to board to look at. They were asked to make any comments and ask any questions before the next meeting. A copy will placed in the office for the public to review.
C. Ordinance 2025-07 Compatible Renewable Energy. If passed this would be Zoning Ordinance 3.26. Discussion centered around the ability that the Township would have some say as to the development of solar, wind etc., and energy facilities. Motion by Mateja to accept the ordinance as presented. Second by LaPointe. Roll call: LaPointe Yes, Reidel Yes, Mateja Yes, VanDonkelaar Yes, and Drummonds Yes. Motion passed.
D. Resolution 2025-08 Changes to and Deletions to Zoning Ordinance Article 3.8 Accessory Uses and Buildings. Deletions have red lines through the wording and additions are highlighted. VanDonkelaar said she thought we were maybe getting to strict. Motion by Mateja to approve the changes. Second by Reidel. Roll call vote: LaPointe Yes, Reidel Yes, Mateja Yes, VanDonkelaar No, and Drummonds No. Motion passed.
E. Budget Adjustments. General Fund add $5000.00 to attorney fees. Fire add $190.00 to salaries. Motion to so do by Reidel. Second by Mateja. All in favor. Motion passed.
F. Appointment to Planning Commission to fill Neil Lynch’s term. Mateja nominated Lisa Lapointe-Noteware. Second by VanDonkelaar. All in favor. Motion passed.
Old Business: None.
Supervisor’s Comments: A. Advised we have $4,600.00 available from the Lake Township Endowment Fund. The Fremont Area Community Foundation handles the money and makes the investments. Possible that $800.00 could be added annually. Money can be spent many different ways and does not have limitations.
B. Signs have been posted at the current park to “Proceed At Own Risk”. Signs also posted on township grounds stating “No Dumping”.
C. The cell tower with 5G will hopefully be completed by mid June.
D. Carr fiber optics project is moving forward.
E. Township Website is almost completed and hopefully will be up and running by mid June.
F. Total review of the Township Ordinance is on the agenda. Mateja will confer with lawyer on best way to proceed.
Public Comments: (2 minutes) A. The Sheriff read a letter that was written to him from the Lake Township Supervisor asking for our noise meter back and advising that the township had not heard from the Sheriff’s Office about how to get help to enforce the noise ordinance. The letter also stated that he felt that we have not received any help with our noise problem.
B. The Under-sheriff stated his opinion that the way the Township passed the ordinance is not correct. He also gave the board a name and phone number to contact.
C. Randi Gould stated that she is representing the Pine Grove Beach Association. They are not happy with the signs that the township posted at the road ends. They feel the roads are private. The Zoning Administrator stated that signs were re-posted by request of several land owners. The Under-sheriff also stated that the roads in question are paper roads and still owned by the county.
D. Our County Commissioner, Jamie Russell, reported on the progress of the 64th Street bridge. She has been working with the County Road Commission to get some answers. They are waiting on an estimate from Cadillac Fabrication that should be received in the next couple days. Trustee LaPointe gave more background information. There was a meeting in mid-May concerning the bridge that the Township did not attend because they were never notified. Mateja mentioned that he is still waiting to hear about available funding. Jamie also mentioned that there will be a Can-Am Ride at the ORV Park this weekend. The county estimates attendance of Blessing of the Bikes to be 15,000. The 76th St railroad crossing should be repaired this year. She also noted that there are property scams in the area. Contact the County Register of Deeds or go to the County Website to put your property on listing for notification/alerts.
E. Mr Kemnic stated that he does not approve of the resolution that was passed or how it was published. He questioned the appointment of the new planning commission member having the same last name as another member. Mateja stated that there is no conflict and that it was checked on before the appointment. Mr. Kemnic also questioned the timing of Neil Lynch’s resignation in respect to his Special Use Permit meeting and was told that Neil resigned after the meeting.
F. The Under-sheriff (Mark Pietras) spoke as a citizen of Lake Township and wanted to be on record stating that he felt that Resolution 3.8 was passed improperly.
Reidel made motion to adjourn at 12:44 PM. Second by Lapointe. Motion approved.
Submitted by,
Robert Reidel, Clerk
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LAKE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING SYNOPSIS
April 24, 2025
1.Township Board meeting called to order at 11:30 A.M.
2. Roll call. Reidel, present; VanDonkelaar, present; Drummonds, presented; Mateja, Present; LaPointe, present.
3. Approval of minutes from March 27, 2025. Motion by VanDonkelaar to accept, second by LaPointe. All in favor.
4. Public Comments about the agenda. Could the agenda be published before the meeting. When the new web page for the township is up it will.be put on the web page.
5. Reports; Zoning Administrator Motion to accept Reidel, second by VanDonkelaar, motion passed. Treasurers report Motion by VanDonkelaar, second by LaPointe, motion passed. Fire Department Motion to accept by LaPointe, second by VanDonkelaar. Planning Commission motion to accept by Mateja, second by VanDonkelaar, motion passed. Clerks report and payment of bills; General Fund for April 25,515.51.motion by Reidel to pay the bills, second by LaPointe, motion passed.
6. New Business.
A. Budget Adjustments passed out to board. Motion by Reidel to make adjustments, second by LaPointe, Motion passed.
B. Resolution 2025-10 Setting Planning Commission dates for meetings.5/17/25, 6/14/25, 7/12/25, 8/2/25, 10/11/25 and 1/10/26. All meetings start at !0:00AM in the Starlite Pavilion. .Motion to accept by Mateja second by VanDonkelaar. All in favor, motion passed.
7. Supervisor Comments. Sheriff needs a contract from township to enforce the Noise Ord. Sheriff advised they did not have one but would try and come up with a sample. Sheriff said he would enforce the Noise Ord himself but not his deputies. Working on wind solar power ord. Signs have been ordered for NO DUMPING leaves etc. on township property. 64th street bridge township has been told that there might be money from the state to build it.
8. Public Comments Sheriff said he will work on our loud music(noise) problem. Lake County Foundation potato dinner fund raiser this Saturday 5PM to 7PM. 9. Adjournment at 12:08 PM
Submitted by,
Robert Reidel, Clerk
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LAKE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
SYNOPSIS
March 27, 2025
l . Township Board meeting called to order at 11:30 A.M.
Roll call. Reidel, present; VanDonkelaar, present; Drummonds, excused; Mateja, Present; LaPointe, present. Approval of minutes from Board Meeting for February 27, 2025. Motion by VanDonkelaar to accept, second by LaPointe. Motion passed. Motion to accept minutes from closed meeting on February 27 by LaPointe, second by Mateja motion passed. Reports; Zoning Administrator as presentecL Fire Department as presented, Planning Commission no report. Treasurers Report, as presented. Motion to accept reports by LaPointe, second by Reidel. Passed. Clerks report and payment of bills; General Fund March $21,052.57, Fire Fund $9654.27. Milfoil Fund $2375.OO. Bassford $700.00. Motion to pay bills by Reidel, second by Mateja, all in favor. Motion passed. New Business. A.Replace air compressor cascade system for fire department. Fire Chief explained it. Macqueen will start work right away and will not bill us till July, Cost to be around $68,000.00. Motion by Reidel to go ahead and order the unit and get it installed and pay for it in July 2025. Second by Mateja. Motion passed all in favor. Fire Chief told to proceed.
B.Discussion to paint the interior of the township office for $3500.00. Office has not been painted since it was built. to be done by BSL painting. Motion by Mateja to BSL paint the office for $3500.00, second by LaPointe. Motion passed all in favor.
Old Business None Public Comments Question about zoning admins report. Question about township park.
Adjournment at 1148AM. Submitted by,
Robert Reidel, Clerk
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Township Board Meeting Minutes of Feb. 27, 2025
LAKE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
SYNOPSIS
February 27, 2025 l. Township Board meeting called to order at 11:30 A.M.
Roll call. Reidel, present; VanDonkelaar, present; Drummonds, excused; Mateja, Present; LaPointe, present. Approval of minutes from Board Meeting for January 30, 2025. Motion by VanDonkelaar to accept, second by LaPointe. Motion passed. Reports; Zoning Administrator as presented. Fire Department as presented. Planning Commission no report. Treasurers Report, as presented. Motion to accept reports by LaPointe, second by Reidel. Passed. Clerks report and payment of bills; General Fund February$26,i35.98. Fire Fund February $2300.63. Motion to pay bills by Reidel, second by LaPointe. Motion passed. Clerk advised 2 new firemen applicants Zack LaPointe and Kathenne Gates. Motion by Reidel to accept, second by Mateja motion passed. New Business. Resolution 2025-04. Poverty Guidelines for 2025.Motion by Mateja to accept, second by VanDonkelaar. Roll call vote Drummonds Absent, VanDonkelaar YES, Reidel Yes, LaPointe YES. Mateja YES. Motion passed. Resolution 2025-05 Increase in Zoning fees. Motion by VanDonkelaar second by Mateja. Roll call vote all in favor, Drummonds absent* Motion passed* C. Motion to hire a part time Deputy Zoning Administrator. Motion by Reidel to so do, second by LaPointe. Roll call vote all in favor, Drummonds absent. D.Osceola-Lake Conservation District August 7, 2025. Motion by Reidel to donate $500.00 to them, second by VanDonkelaar. Roll call vote, all in favor Drummonds absent.
E. Lake County Road Commission Road Brine. Cost for 2025 estimated to be $10,253.10. Motion by Mateja, to sign the agreement, second by VanDonkelaar. Roll call vote, all in favor Drummonds absent. Motion passed.
F. Budget adjustments to General Fund add $3200.00 to Ceme. Contract Service; add $1500.00 to cem. Grave opening; add $600.00 to Zoning Admin Salary.
Motion by Reidel to so do, second by Mateja. Motion passed.
G. Hire a Fire dept. Administrative Ass. Motion by Mateja to so do and second by LaPointe. Roll call vote, all in favor Drummonds absent.
H. Hire Bloom Sluggett law firm as Lake Township lawyers. Motion by Mateja second by LaPointe to hire them. Roll call vote all in favor, Drummonds absent.
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I. Remodel of old supervisors' office. After discussion motion to award contract to Four Seasons Solutions for $4928.50. Motion by Mateja, second by Reidel so do. Roll call vote all in favor, Drummonds absent. Motion passed.
Old Business
Rename Gillian Springs. Motion by Reidel and second by Mateja to leave the name as is, Gillian Springs. All in favor, motion passed.
Public Comments Several comments about raising fees, and building remodel.
Call for closed session to consult with attorney regarding trial or settlement strategy in pending litigation in case LaFave v Lake Township. Motion by Reidel and second by Mateja to rnove to closed session. Roll call vote, Reidel YES, Mateja YES, LaPointe YES, VanDonkelaar YES, Drummonds absent. Ivlotion passed. Went into closed session at 1220PM. Call meeting back to order at 1229PM. 1 Ov Adjournment at 1230PM.
Submitted by,
Robert Reidel, Clerk
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