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Written by Nick Frazier   
Friday, 06 July 2012 22:24
Usually the work sessions that precede regular meetings of the Mad River Township Trustees are yawn-inducing affairs.  Monday’s session proved to be an exception.  After discussing the 2013 tax budget, the board was briefed by Clark County planner Allen Neimayer on a zoning request filed by WENCO, Inc.  WENCO owns 14.7 acres adjacent to Speedway headquarters that are currently zoned as residential.  WENCO is petitioning the county to change the zoning to industrial. Several residents were on hand to oppose the change and to find out how to limit or stop it entirely.
Paula Rich said that the original developer promised several things upon acquiring the property in 1992 that were never delivered.  The land remains undeveloped, although a large parcel seems to house a sand and gravel pit.  Rich urged residents to write letters to the Zoning Committee and to attend the meetings.  “By ourselves we have no power, but together we have a lot of power.”
The trustees questioned Neimayer closely on the actions available to them.  Concerns about the type of business that may locate on the property were many; members of the audience spoke about clean water, and the possible detrimental effect on property values.  There was a lot of speculation on WENCO’s intentions and the perceived urgency after many years of the land “lying fallow” as Rich put it.
The trustees attended the County Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday, and they urged residents to attend the Zoning Committee meeting on Wednesday, July 11, at 8:30 a.m., at the Springview Government Center.  It wasn’t clear if the audience could address the meeting, but Kathy Estep felt that it would be permitted.
During the regular meeting, the board approved the tax budget, which is now available for public inspection, by appointment only.    Fire Chief Dave Leist said that the insurance claim due to the lightning strike on the department’s generator is proceeding.  The environmental impact study for the tornado sirens has been completed; the go ahead has been given, and Leist will be meeting soon with the vendor to get that rolling.  Estep said she thought that there was a September deadline to have the sirens running.  Leist said he would expedite things.
Don O’Connor said the road and cemetery department has been kept really busy by the adverse weather.  Shank Road is still blocked by fallen trees, but most other roads are passable.  O’Connor thanked the Hustead Fire Department for getting out their chain saws to help out.
On the subject of weather, an audience member reminded the group that people could call 211 for information on things such as emergency situations and where to go for help, especially since power outages preclude use of television or landlines.  Folks can also sign up through the Enon village website for emergency notification to their mobile phones.
The trustees set this coming Monday, July 9 as the first day for a one-time-only pickup of debris caused by the storms.  Residents are asked to bring all debris to the edge of the street.  No lawn trimmings will be accepted, and branches should be no larger than 4 inches in diameter.  In other words, no logs or trees will be picked up. The effort will continue until the township has been completed, but this is not the beginning of a regular service.
The final action of the night, before an executive session, was the appropriation of $1,000 for a donation to the Tecumseh Land Trust.  Estep spoke in favor of a larger amount; last year the township gave $10,000, but Bob McClure and Joe Catanzaro both cited budget concerns in approving the smaller amount.  The next meeting will take place on July 16 at 7:30 p.m.
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