HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 16, 1971
A meeting of the Grow Township Zoning and Planning
Commission was held February 16, 1971 at Crooked Lake school.
Chairman Norm Stout called the meeting to order at $:00 PM with
Commission members Christenson, Holasek, Jones, Langseth and
Rither present.
Chairman stated that the purpose of the meeting was to
review the NIMLO MODEL ORDINANCE REGULATING AND LICENSING JUNKYARDS
AND JUNK DEALERS. Subject ordinance was obtained from the
Township attorney. Bradley arrived at $:20 PM.
Discussion was held regarding fees, bonding, weeds,
screening and period of license. Holasek felt that the present
$20.00 fee was too low. Bradley said that $100.00 would be O.K.
It was suggested that nearby municipalities be investigated to get
some idea of what local fees are. Christenson noted that the
present .town dump pays the Township $100.00 per month. Jones
suggested that the fee be left at $100.00 until fees of nearby
towns have been checked. Suggested by Bradley that a bond be
required to insure a good, reliable operation. Bradley stated that
the provision to keep weeds and vegetation cut to a height of four
inches was "ridiculous and unreasonable". Rither disagreed, saying
that tall weeds only add to the disarray of a junkyard. It was
agreed that some form of live screening should be required. Bradley
agreed to contact County Extension agents and formulate a screening
plan. It was agreed that a license should expire within one year
of date of issuance. Rither suggested that inspection be made not
less than four months prior to expiration of license. Bradley
suggested that SECTION 5-1110 (11) read absolutely no burning and
(12) read all holidays. It was suggested that the Board of
Investigators consist of the Censtable, Town Board Chairman,
Zoning and Planning Commission Chairman, and the Building Inspector.
No action taken, matter continued.
It was moved by Jones, seconded by Holasek, to adjourn.
Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 PM.
Robert A. Rither, Clerk, Zoning and Planning Cowmission