A number of miscellaneous issues were discussed during Clearwater Twp.’s May and June meetings, including a road issue, cleanup day, and various complaints.

Complaints

A CUP complaint was received concerning a property on Co. Rd. 7. Wright Co. indicated that the property was an expansion of a nonconforming use back in 1975 and 1989. They are in the process of doing additional clean up.

Wright Co. Commissioner Darek Vetsch informed the board that the hazard complaint on a Greer Ave. property has been determined to no longer be a public health threat as that portion has been cleaned up. He encouraged the township to continue to follow up for additional clean up and possibly safety issues regarding the home’s structure.

The township has received complaints of properties that have large amounts of junk in the yards. After discussion, it was decided that as the township doesn’t want to come down hard on owners, letters will be send out informing them they need to bring their properties into compliance. The township will work with owners who aren’t able to do so on their own.

Cleanup Day

Clerk Jean Just provided an update on the township’s cleanup day held May 21. She reported 165 residents came through the event, bringing in 65 mattresses and pieces of furniture, 76 electronics, 98 appliances, 283 car and truck batteries, and 20 tons of scrap metal. Seven 30-yard dumpsters were filled with miscellaneous garbage and junk.

Total expenses for the day came to $7,659 and total income added up to $3,417, for a net expense of $4,242.

Other Business

During public forum at the June meeting, Pat Champlain approached the board to request help on his road, 157 ½ St., as he wants to move it to where it’s actually supposed to be located. Other property owners along the road have been planting trees in the right-of-way.

The board informed him that it’s a public platted road, but not one the township maintains. The township attorney has informed them it’s a civil matter and there’s nothing the board can do in this case.

Vetsch informed residents of available grants for broadband, indicating at least 1,700 homes have already had them awarded.

The next Clearwater Twp. meeting will be July 13 at 7:30 p.m.