Allen Township

The Allen Township Board of Trustees meeting included discussions and actions on several key areas. The TextMyGov program was discussed and approved for a one-year trial to improve communication within the community. Zoning matters were a significant focus, including discussions about a concrete batch plant and its zoning requirements, as well as issues related to unlicensed vehicles and property maintenance. The board also received reports from the Sheriff's Department and the Emergency Services, covering topics such as asphalt coating for the fire department and options for Union Township coverage.

The Allen Township Comprehensive Plan aims to manage future growth and development over a twenty-year period. It seeks to balance environmental protection, individual property rights, and community interests. Key areas of focus include creating a future land use map, providing a legal basis for zoning regulations, conserving natural features, outlining strategies for land use compatibility, and promoting a sustainable community with a diversified tax base. The plan addresses major issues such as exurban development pressure, the need for farmland preservation, and the desire to maintain the township's rural character. It sets goals and objectives related to citizen participation, balanced land use, road network improvement, rural atmosphere preservation, and economic sustainability. The plan incorporates public input gathered through steering committee meetings and community focus groups, addressing concerns about traffic, development, and the preservation of open space and farmland.

The document contains the minutes from a meeting on April 4, 2022. The summary of the meeting's contents is not available in this document.

The document contains the minutes from a meeting on May 2, 2022. No specific discussion topics are detailed within the provided text, only a link to a PDF containing the full minutes.

The meeting addressed several key areas. In Finances & Administration, local contractors for a CDC grant for handicap accessibility improvements were discussed. Road business included approval of a landscaping estimate, the need for playground mulch, and discussion of spring cleanup costs and hours. Fire & Emergency Services addressed the departure of firemen due to salary issues and reviewed financial reports outlining revenue/expenses over the next 13 years, impacting the township's revenue due to the phase-out of tangible personal property tax in 2009. Discussions included exploring alternative funding options and the need for tax levies in 2022 to maintain the fire department and general fund, along with forming an education committee.