STOCKBRIDGE TOWNSHIP MEETING MINUTES April 15 ,2024

Stockbridge Township Supervisor CG Lantis called the Regular Stockbridge Township Board Meeting to order April 15, 2024, at 7:03pm at the Stockbridge Township Hall. Members present at the Stockbridge Township Regular Board Meeting; Supervisor CG Lantis, Treasurer James Wireman, Clerk Becky Muraf, Trustee Terry Sommer, Trustee Ed Wetherell Member absent None

Pledge of Allegiance

Moment of Silence

Wetherell Motion to approve the Stockbridge Township Monthly Board meeting agenda as printed Sommer Second All in Favor Motion Carried

Citizen Comments: Discussion

Sommer Motion to approve the Stockbridge Township meeting minutes as printed from March 18, 2024, Wireman Second All in Favor Motion Carried

Wireman motion to accept the Stockbridge Township financial report as printed from April 1, 2023, thru March 31, 2024 and from April 1, 2024 thru April 15,2024 Sommer Second All in Favor Motion Carried

Stockbridge Township 2024 first quarter building report is as followed 3 New Zoning Permits, 1 New Land Split, 9 New Building Permits (1 pole barn, 1 roof,13 shingles, 1AG barn, 1 Window install, 1 New Home Build) 2 New Electrical Permits, 4 New Mechanical Permits , 1 New Plumbing Permit, no new Driveway, Address Permit, Demolition Permits.

Old Business

Memorial Wall update Stockbridge Township is moving forward and will start accepting request soon.

Stockbridge Township Clean up day is happening April 27 from 10am to 2pm behind SAESA 1009 S Clinton. Please use the entrance by BP gas station any questions please reach out to Stockbridge Township

Village of Stockbridge has asked if Stockbridge Township would be interested in joining the LEAP Committee they are creating. Stockbridge Township is going to have James Wireman sit on the LEAP Committee for the Township of Stockbridge

Stockbridge Township is working with Stockbridge Townshio Lawyer Mariah Fink on the Stockbridge Township Hall rental updates.

New Business

• Muraf motion to approve Jerald Wilson Special Use permit for a Winery at 18850 Kane Rd with the recommendations of the planning commission with the following recommendations:
  • Hours of business to conclude no later than 9:00 p.m., Sunday thru Thursday and Friday and Saturday Midnight.
  • Provide copies of all State and County Licenses
  • Provide copies of all State and County inspections
  • Provide copies of liability insurance
  • Annual inspection by Stockbridge Township Zoning Administrator

Wireman Second Roll Call Vote Wireman Yes, Wetherell Yes, Muraf Yes, Sommer Yes, Lantis Yes All in Favor Motion Carried

Muraf motion to approve Calvery Kennels on Shepper Rd with the recommendations of the planning commission with the following recommendations.

• Hours of business for pick up and drop off dogs to be 8am – 7pm
• Dogs must stay within fenced area
• Dogs to be inside indoor kennels between the hours of 9:00pm and 8:00am
• Fence slats to be installed to prevent dogs from viewing outside of the fenced area.
• Applicant to provide township board with boarding checklist.
• Applicant must require clients to have a backup person that can pick up dog in case of emergency or excessive noise / barking. (Suggest – Behavior that inhibits the safety or quiet enjoyment of neighbors.)
• No dogs allowed outside without supervision.
• Outdoor Lighting must comply with Township Standards
• Provide copies of all State and County Licenses
• Provide copies of all State and County inspections
• Provide copies of liability insurance
• Annual inspection by Stockbridge Township Zoning Administrator

Wireman Second Roll Call Vote Wireman Yes, Muraf Yes Wetherell No Sommer Yes, Lantis yes All in Favor motion carried.

Wireman motion to approve the All-clubs Day Square usage agreement Sommer Second All in Favor Motion Carried

Muraf motion to approve the WOW Franchise Agreement as requested Wireman Second All in Favor Motion Carried

Wireman motion to approve the Stockbridge Township Planning Commission dates at requested May 8, 2024, June 12, 2024, July 10, 2024, August 14, 2024, September 11,2024, October 16, 2024, November 13, 2024, December 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM wetherell Second All in Favor motion Carried

Muraf motion to approve the Crowd Gathering Permit for Wheeling Down on the Farm for May 18, 2024 and September 14, 2024 Sommer Second ALl in Favor Motion Carried

Sommer Motion to pay the Stockbridge Township bills in the amount of $ 44,665.87 Wetherell Second all in Favor Motion Carried

Citizen Commet Discussion

Lantis adjourned the regular Stockbridge Township meeting at 8:09 PM on April 15, 2024

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