Chairman's Corner

                                                       July 25th 2025

                                                       Town Of Rock

                                                   Chairman’s Corner

 

     As you all know, it has been a great number of months since I have posted anything on the Chairman’s page. My intention when creating this section on the Township Website was to post updates as I had time. Lives and schedules become busy for us all, and sometimes best laid plans go to waste.   

     I would like to start this post by saying how appreciative the Town Board is of the time commitment and work that has been put into the Zoning Restructuring Committee.  The committee was established by the town board after requesting residents to apply to take on this task.  7 applications were received, and a 5-person committee was formed with an alternate being selected as well. One of the original members stepped away due to time constraints and the alternate was installed.  The remaining members have spent countless hours going through every aspect of our current zoning, line by line, creating a workable plan that will be suitable for the entire township.  It is not an easy task to create solid documents that are favorable to ensure the township has sustainability while protecting the “rural” aspect of our area.  Many things must be considered when preparing documents to this extent, including the legalities and state regulations that must be considered to protect the township interest.  Personal feelings can only come into play for discussion purposes, as what may “be right for me,” may not be right for the town.  The proposed zoning documents are almost ready to be presented to the Board for review before sending them off to the township Attorney, who will then correct any areas that may create issues.  As stated during a monthly meeting, the Board will have the final determination on accepting and enacting the new ordinance once it is complete. 

     An updated fact sheet will be available to view on the website soon and each landowner in the township will also be receiving a mailer with the same information prior to the ordinance being enacted.  This has been decided by the board to alleviate any discrepancies that may be translated by residents when speaking to each other.  

     The past few regular meetings of the Town Board have been well attended.  Public comment has been active and appreciated.  That portion of the meeting agenda is something that is not a requirement but a privilege. The board feels it is important for residents to be able to bring concerns as they arise, versus waiting until the Annual Meeting in April to address issues. It is the hope that the increased attendance continues to exist long-term.

      The Chairmans Corner will no longer be listed as a monthly update.  Information will be posted as it becomes available and necessary.  Please continue to check the site for updates, information and news. And we look forward to seeing you on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm during the regular scheduled board meetings.   

 

                                                                        Respectfully,

                                                                 Pete Winistorfer, Chair

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