Plan Commission Meeting Minutes – May 7, 2024
Please Note: These Plan Commission meeting minutes are posted as draft-only to inform town residents of the topics addressed at the next meeting. These minutes are subject to review and possible revision at next month’s Plan Commission meeting and should not be considered official until they receive final approval at that time.
Town of York Plan Commission Regular Monthly Meeting Agenda
Tuesday May 7, 2024, 7:00 pm (CST)
Town of York In-Person and Video Conference Meeting
Call to Order: Chair John Knicker called the meeting to order at 7:07 pm.
Roll Call: Dan Truttman, Arlo Paust, John Knicker, April Prusia.
Public Attendees: Skyler Thomas, Jason Rowley, Jessica Peterson, Bethany Storm, Nana Schowalter.
Verification of Proper Notice: Agenda posted on website and at Town of York Town Hall.
Public Comments: None.
Review of April 3, 2024, Commission Meeting Minutes: Dan Truttmann moved to approve the minutes as stated; seconded by April Prusia. Motion carried.
New Business
Commission Members: Jessica Peterson was inducted as new committee member and recited oath. Bethany Storm and Arlo Paust resigned from the Commission. Jessica Peterson was appointed Commission Secretary.
Old Business
Town of York attorney Larry Konopacki is drafting ordinance amendments per Commission direction.
York Land Division Transfer Ordinance #16-3, Section 7 Eligibility Requirements would be altered to state productive land parcels of thirty-five (35) acres instead of twenty (20) acres are allowed one (1) dwelling unit allotment. Non-productive parcels would still allow one (1) dwelling unit per twenty (20) acres. The Town Board will explore whether a consulting firm can help develop a mapping system to replace existing database to define and label productive agricultural parcels versus non-productive land and to detail property splits approved since 2004.
Town of York Livestock Ordinance amendments were discussed related to waste storage and management, safety, conservation, and administration outline for approval process.
Adjournment: John Knicker moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 pm; seconded by April Prusia. Note unanimous.