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Commission discusses Clay Bank Park cleanup, Stronach ramp safety and MTA workshop
Summary
Commissioners discussed contracting cleanup of Clay Bank Park to avoid liability, delaying tree work until September to avoid oak wilt concerns, options for an unsafe boardwalk at the Stronach boat ramp, and supported the secretary attending an MTA workshop contingent on Board of Trustees funding approval.
At its April 1 meeting the Stronach Township Planning Commission considered several items under new and other business, including park maintenance, safety at the Stronach boat ramp, and a training workshop for the secretary.
Public attendee Phil Vadeboncoeur relayed a suggestion from Phil Landis to clear brush and larger trees at Clay Bank Park; Mr. Vadeboncoeur said the work would be contracted rather than done by volunteers to avoid liability. Commissioner Batzer cautioned the work should wait until September to reduce the risk of spreading oak wilt, and commissioners discussed options for an aging boardwalk at the Stronach boat ramp — remove it, flag it or fence it off to address a “walk to nowhere” hazard.
Secretary Daniel Landis described an MTA workshop in Gaylord scheduled for May 21 with a registration fee of $100 and noted three MTA publications on planning and zoning priced at $114.75 for the set. Commissioners appeared supportive of the secretary attending but did not make a formal motion; they agreed the township should seek funding at the Board of Trustees meeting on April 9. The transcript names the workshop source as "MTA" but does not provide a full organizational name in the minutes.
The commission placed park cleanup, ramp safety and the training funding request on follow-up lists for the trustees’ meeting and for future Planning Commission agendas. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
