Jim responded that the land owner had advised the Township of its intent to subdivide the property many months ago, and that the Township's consulting engineer had reviewed the watermain design and monitored it's installation. John Clarkson, Clerk, and the Township's designated reviewer of land divisions, noted that under Michigan law, overall land subdivision reviews were not required. He said he expected the division of the tract into the proposed 45 lots would be submitted and reviewed on a lot by lot basis. After a spirited and beneficial discussion about the development process, and how to best share the existing and future water system development cost with new users, the Board finally had a chance to consider the matter at hand, the recommended preliminary connection agreement, and gave it approval without objection. Other Stuff Solid Waste Behavior Accolade.
Water Use Down.
Water System operator Rick Finke reported that water system usage was now at only a third of its peak summer rate. Land Use Planning Process Meeting Scheduled. She said the session was arranged by a group of citizens interested in learning more about how communities develop and utilize comprehensive land use plans. She said the discussion would have a countywide focus and urged Board members to participate. Taxpayer Liability for County Zoning Decisions.