The Columbia Township board reviewed comments made on this website along with emails and phone calls regarding the proposed concert venue at Clark Lake. The overwhelming majority were opposed to the proposal and asked the board not to allow it. The board listened, and ruled in favor of the vast number of residents.
Clark Lakers turned out for the meeting this evening. One trustee said it was the largest audience for a regular meeting that he has seen in his15 years of attending Township board meetings. Not all Clark Lakers in the audience rose to register their opposition. But they did stay to watch the drama unfold.
Here’s what you’ll see in the video. Three trustees were absent—Brent Beamish, Robin Tackett and Mike Trout. The remaining four trustees–Barry Marsh, John Calhoun, Cathy Jo Hulburt, and Rick Deland—constituted a quorum. The proposal had been tabled during the January meeting. The board reversed that. Then Supervisor Barry Marsh asked if there was a motion to approve the proposal. Hearing none, he then asked if there was a motion to deny the proposal.
It’s worth viewing comments from both those who opposed and favored the proposal. Stay tuned. Those will be presented in a follow up story.
Trustees also discussed the Township Park. Also stay tuned for that story on this website.
Thank you for your coverage on this. I attend township meetings monthly but was unable to be there in person tonight due to illness.
Great job, Rick! Glad the effort was rewarded, and peace at the lake has been preserved. Thanks for representing those of us who couldn’t attend, a nd for mustering the troops in a very good cause.
Much thanks to Rick and the several residents who took time to comment on the survey as well as by email. A special thanks to the Township Board for taking the time to do due diligence. Thanks as well to those that spoke, several 5th, 6th and one person 7th generation of Clark Lakers.
Thank you Rick for keeping the Clark Lake community informed to the various issues in our area so that we may make informed decisions. Thank you to all of those people who took time from their busy schedules to write to our our township and attended the meeting. Finally, thank you to the Columbia Township officials for listening to and considering the comments made by the public and voting NO to this idea.
Thanks to all that were able to attend and have your voices heard. Rick you provided a great forum for many people to become informed.
Thank You Township Board Members for your work on the Concert. and your vote of denial.
Thanks Rick and to everyone who realized that this is not the best place for this activity. Hopefully the promoter can find a more suitable location.
Great coverage of our local happenings by Rick. We appreciate you more than you will ever know. Thank you to all the people who shared their views on this current issue, and to our Township Board for listening and responding to our heartfelt concerns.