David McCumber

The agenda was approved unanimously. Key discussions in old business centered on updating the Zoning Ordinance, where the board voted to set a minimum size of 200 square feet for outbuildings before requiring a township permit, up from 100 square feet. In new business, the Planning Commission decided to recommend that the Adams Township board adopt a 180-day moratorium on any solar projects to allow time for the study, drafting, and adoption of a comprehensive solar ordinance. The commission continues its simultaneous work on the solar ordinance, Zoning Ordinance updates, and Master Plan review.

The meeting covered a verbal report from the auditor on the township's financial status, noting strong equity and revenue exceeding expenses, with road projects being the largest area of change. The County Commissioner reported on the approval of the general and special funds, union contract settlements, and the completion timeline for new radio system towers. The County Road Commissioner provided an update on road repair funding, noting a decrease due to marijuana tax issues, and detailed township expenditures on road repairs. Public comments addressed an electric car fire contract, the meaning of the high unassigned fund balance, IRS money owed, and website posting of meetings. Old business included the acceptance of the North Adams Fire Department contract. New business involved tabling county road contracts for review, adopting a specific ballot box option for early voting, and discussions within the Planning Commission regarding potential solar farms and zoning streamlining. The Treasurer's report was accepted, and a motion was passed to contract with Computer Ties for IT support, including antivirus and Microsoft Office subscriptions, costing approximately $2000 annually. Motions were passed to pay general fund and cemetery bills, and to formally accept the auditor's report.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance. Key discussions in New Business focused on reviewing the current Master Plan for potential updates, planning for a Planning Commission member to present proposed changes to the Township Zoning Ordinance book at the Township meeting on December 8, 2025, and discussing the necessity for surety bonds for each solar field. Staff reports addressed corrections and changes to zoning rules and regulations, noting a need for new members on the Zoning Board of Appeals.

The Board meeting included discussions on several key items. A presentation was given regarding the committee on campus planning, buildings, and grounds, including updates on construction projects. Key actions included the approval of amendments to the 2016-2017 Capital Outlay Program for various California State University projects, such as the Gold Tree Solar Photovoltaic Project at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and schematic plans for projects at Cal Poly Pomona and CSU San Bernardino. Schematic plans were also approved for CSU Projects at Sacramento and Stanislaus. Furthermore, the board discussed matters related to financial solvency, including the process for awarding construction bids and the availability of funds in the Water Fund for necessary repairs at the city garage. The Board also addressed required mandated repairs for the Fire Department's ladder truck and considered a request for a new streetlight on Monroe Street.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance. The agenda and the minutes from the December 1, 2025 meeting were unanimously approved. Discussions during New Business focused on solar farms, ordinances, and proposed changes to the zoning ordinance dimensions for outbuildings, increasing the size threshold from 100 sq ft to 200 sq ft. The board also continued to review and discuss potential updates to the Master Plan. Staff reported that one permit for a barn was pulled.