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Resident proposes seasonal boat docks on Sanford Lake; public hearing required
Summary
At the April 7 Planning Committee meeting, resident Melissa Ayotte said she will develop a plan to add seasonal boat docks on Sanford Lake to boost summer visitation. Supporters were in the audience; the committee noted the Rec Plan references docks and that a formal public notification and hearing would be required.
Melissa Ayotte told the Village of Sanford Planning Committee on April 7 that she is interested in developing seasonal boat docks on Sanford Lake to increase summer travel into the village. Supporters identified in the meeting minutes included Denny and Rhonda Owen and Willy Caven.
The minutes say the Recreation Plan mentions the potential docks. The committee noted that once Ayotte presents a formal proposal, the village must hold a public notification and a hearing before any approval or permitting steps can proceed. Ayotte said she will work on a plan to present to the committee at a future meeting.
No funding amounts, proposed locations, or construction timelines were recorded in the minutes. The Planning Committee did not take a vote on the docks proposal; the entry is recorded as public comment and next procedural steps. The committee’s next scheduled meeting is May 7, 2026, at Jerome Township Hall, where the proposal could be discussed if formally submitted.
