Plan Commission - Regular Meeting

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Good evening, everyone. I'd like to call the Cicero Jackson Township Planning Commission meeting To order at 7 o'clock p.m., Mr. Zawadzki, would you do roll call, please?

Yes, sir. Dan Strong. Present. Wendy Gillespie. Present. Harrison Massani. Present. Dennis Schrumpf. Present. Dennis Johnson. Present. Jacob Everett. Present. Mark Diller. Present. Mark Thomas.

Present.

Ford Hebner.

Present.

Aaron Culp, our legal counsel.

Present.

I am Frank Zawadzki, plan director. And good evening, Mrs. Strong, recording from home.

Okay, thank you, Mr. Zawadzki. We do have a quorum with all nine members present this evening. Thank you all for being here. With that, we'll move on to approval of minutes from June the 10th. Has everyone had an opportunity to look at those? Any additions, corrections? Seeing none, I would look for a motion to approve.

So moved, Dennis Johnson.

Thank you, Mr. Johnson.

I'll second that, Mark Thompson.

Thank you, Mr. Thomas. We have a motion and a second to approve our June 10th minutes. All in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? Just a second here. This didn't start. Okay, public comment. This would be an opportunity for anyone from the public that would like to speak on any item that's not on the agenda this evening. Is there anyone who would like to address the Planning Commission this evening? Okay, seeing no one stepping forward, we'll move on with old business. So we do have docket number PC-06-26-05-AG. Petitioner is Ryan Thompson. Address is 27529 North Salem Road in Atlanta, Indiana. It's a minor subdivision with two waivers. Application has been submitted concerning Article 4 of the Cicero-Jackson Township Subdivision Control Ordinance in order to subdivide a 9.25 acre partial into three partials of 5.5 acres, 2.0 acres, and 1.71 acres, plus 0.29 acres for a total of two acres. Waiver one, request exemption from Article 4.2 of the Cicero Jackson Township Subdivision Ordinance to allow a third drive cut, whereas Article 4 states that there shall be two road cuts for three lot subdivisions with two adjacent lots sharing a common driveway. Waiver number two, request exemption from Article 4.2 of the Cicero-Jackson Township Subdivision Ordinance to allow two drive cuts to be approximately 300 feet apart, whereas Article 4 states that all road cuts must be located a minimum of 450 feet apart.

And Mr. Chairman Mark Thomas. Mr. Chairman Mark Thomas, I need to recuse myself from this docket.

Okay, Mr. Thomas, thank you. Let the record show that Mr. Thomas is leaving the table, and we'll have a seat in the audience this evening. With that, this particular docket was tabled at our June 10th meeting, so we would need a motion to untable.

Mr. Chairman, so moved.

Thank you, Mr. Schrum.

Second to that, Harrison Masani.

Thank you, Mr. Masani. We have a motion and a second to untable this docket number. All in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? Okay, thank you. This is untabled. And with that, is someone representing the petitioner this evening? If so, could you step forward to the microphone, state your name and address for the records, and then tell us a little bit about what you're proposing?

Hi. I'm Ryan Thompson. I'm here to propose just that my grandfather, Tim Wallace, is going to – Initially he is going to separate a small portion of his property and he's going to separate a small portion of his property alongside my dad who is going to separate off a small portion of his property and those two portions are going to be combined into what is I believe parcel C on the paper. And then my dad is also then going to transfer some land over to my grandfather, Tim Wallace, to reduce him down to two acres. And Tim Wallace will then absorb that acreage and he will combine that into parcel B. I will eventually, on parcel C, I plan on installing a driveway and putting a home on the property.

So if I understand correctly, then this is the whole parcel?

Correct. That is the whole, yeah.

And this has the home on today?

Correct. That is Chris Thompson's.

And then this would be the other parcel? 2.29 acres from your grandfather?

Correct. Yes.

To make this a two acre parcel?

Correct. Um, and then the, uh, area marked C right there, uh, that will be, uh, nope. Off to the right side of the screen. One more over to the right. This one, that one, that area is going to be combined with parcel B and that'll all be parcel B.

So is that going to be farmland?

Yes.

Questions, comments from board members at this time?

And so you're saying that the driveway from the existing house to the one you're proposing will be around 300 feet?

So yes, there would be a driveway added in for that lot. It would be, we would try to get it to be that 300 feet or Yeah.

So there's a current existing drive here. Correct. So you're thinking this will be in the neighborhood of 300 feet from this driveway. Yes. Where the ordinance says 450, and that's why you're seeking a waiver.

Yes, that is correct.

So Mr. Zawadzki, this went through TAC. It did. If I remember correctly. So that lot size, did it change slightly because it shows 1.61 because of the right-of-way?

No, sir, that's not. Well, that may be. I think that that is the original measurement of the parcel size. before the addition of the little sliver on the bottom here. Is that correct?

Well, it shows on the one that I have 1.61 acres plus they're going to add the .29, but I'm wondering if the 1 tenth went away because of that right-of-way adjustment.

It does show a line there. I do know that there is a small right-of-way claim. It does show that. Yes, sir. He did label that 0.39 acres. It's a 25 feet from center line up to wherever that comes out on this survey.

Yeah, I was wondering why that changed to the 1.61 acres.

Yes, sir. I didn't catch that, but you are correct.

Can you zoom out a little bit, Frank?

This way?

Yeah. Could the driveway just be moved out further to try to get the distance?

So there is actually another residence to the south of that that I believe we're kind of playing with. I see.

That's the Reed property, I think it is. Correct.

That's how it currently sits. So if it gets approved tonight, this line right here will disappear so that we clean up that funny looking parcel. We'll have a two acre square less the right-of-way claim, another two acre square right here less the right-of-way claim, and this will be gone.

Other comments, questions by board members at this time?

How close will the driveway be to the house south of you?

Sorry, say that again?

How close will your driveway, proposed driveway, be to the house south of you?

I don't have that on hand at the moment, but looking at the Images on the screen there. It appeared as if that was. About as close to the original four or 300. I mean the 300 feet or no, is that the 450?

I'm just taking a guess here, but. Oh here we could do this.

But when I was discussing that with the surveyor, I was trying to split the difference as much as I could. That way, so I wouldn't be crowding out one driveway over the other.

That's about 300.

Can you pull it all the way to the red line? Yeah.

Yeah, if you're looking at 300 on the other one, you're about 322 on that. So it looks like you are splitting the difference as best you can anyway. That's what we're trying.

And it doesn't make sense to split a driveway.

At the current moment, if we were to split, try and share my father's driveway, unfortunately it would be, it would have to cut through a majority of his property and kind of section off a large portion of it. And that's. Sure.

Any other questions at this time? Not, then I would look for a motion to open the public hearing.

So moved, Dennis Johnson.

Thank you, Mr. Johnson.

Second.

Thank you, Mr. Morsani. We have a motion and a second to open the public hearing. All in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? Okay, the public hearing is open on this petition. Is there anyone that would like to make any comments, either in for or opposed to the subdivision request and the waivers? Seeing no one stepping forward, I'd look for a motion to close the public hearing.

So moved, Dennis Johnson.

Thank you, Mr. Johnson.

Second, Dennis Schrupp.

Thank you, Mr. Schrupp. We have a motion and a second to close the public hearing. All in favor signify by saying aye.

Aye.

Any opposed? Thank you. Discussion or questions from board members? So Mr. Zawadzki, they'll probably, coming out of TAC, they'll probably have a couple items to still work through. Or did they get everything done? I know there were some concerns with the road, but that'll get worked out with the highway department.

I believe we've cleared all that up. Got everything cleared?

Okay. Okay. Hearing no questions or any additional information, then I would look for a motion. All of our motions are done in the favorable. That doesn't mean that's the way the vote will come out.

But we do need to vote on the two waivers first.

OK. Thank you.

They're asking for a waiver, waiver one, waiver two that's labeled there. And they need both waivers to be approved before we actually vote on whether or not to approve the subdivision. OK.

Thank you, Mr. Culp. So the first one would be the minor subdivision with the two waivers for the driveways or the road cuts.

So what is this first waiver? It's this driveway? Is there another one? Up here?

There is a road cut to get into the farm field, if I'm not mistaken. It's up here.

It's right there.

You can see it on this.

Right in here.

Where is it? Yeah, you're right.

That's it.

Sorry.

But anyway, so they're actually, this would be three road cuts.

But the first two are shared common drive also, so they're looking for a waiver through that.

And since there's only the three lots, they're looking for a waiver to allow the three road cuts versus the two. Give you a minute to think about that if you want to.

Oh, this is it here. Yeah. Yeah. Sorry. Thank you. I knew there was another one.

Yeah, I knew it was there. Right. So the third one actually goes into that L shape. Yeah.

So I just have some concerns about how close those three driveways would be. Then I'll say that's my

I see no further discussion.

And we'll deal with waiver one. So I would look for a motion.

I'll make a motion to approve waiver one to allow the third drive cut. Dennis Johnson.

Looking for a second.

Mark Diller, I'll second.

Mr. Diller. Okay, we have a motion for waiver one. So we'll do a roll call vote. Mr. Diller.

Approved.

Mr. Thomas. Sorry, Mr. Thomas, you're accused there. Sorry. I do that to you every time when you do that, don't you? It throws me off. Mr. Hebner. Ms. Gillespie. Mr. Masani. Mr. Trump. Mr. Johnson. Mr. Everett. And I will approve. So your first waiver has been approved by the board. Moving on to waiver number two. So that's a request and exemption from Article 4.2 of the Cicero Jackson Township Zoning Ordinance to allow two drive cuts to be approximately 300 feet apart. Whereas our ordinance is 450 for a subdivision. So I would look for a motion.

Mr. Chairman, Dennis Trump. I move that we approve waiver two.

Thank you, Mr. Schwab and Mrs. Gillespie. We have a motion and a second roll call vote. Mr. Masani. Mr. Shrimp. Mr. Johnson. Mr. Everett. Mr. Diller. Mr. Hebner. Ms. Gillespie. Okay. And I will approve. So your, that does pass. So both of your waivers are approved at this particular point. So we will move back to the minor subdivision and would look for a motion.

Mr. Chairman, Harrison signing moving to approve docket number PC-0626-05-AG.

Thank you, Mr. Morsani. Looking for a second.

Mr. Chairman, before Heather, I second that.

Thank you, Mr. Hefner. We have a motion and a second for docket number PC-0626-05-AG. Do a roll call vote on this one. Mr. Johnson?

Approved.

Mr. Everett?

Approved.

Mr. Diller?

Approved.

Mr. Hefner?

Approved.

Ms. Gillespie?

Approved.

Mr. Missani? Approved. Mr. Schrum?

Approved.

And I approve. So your subdivision has been approved for your three lot subdivision and also your two waivers. If you would continue to work with Mr. Zawadzki, he'll help you with the process. And congratulations. And we'll look forward to seeing your home built there in the future. Thank you. And let the record show that Mr. Thomas is going to join the board again. Thank you, sir. Mr. Zawadzki, any other old business?

I don't think so, but let me check the agenda quickly. Caught me by surprise there, Dan.

Nothing on the agenda, but sometimes there might be something.

You're correct. There is no more old business.

Okay. Thank you, sir. Moving on to new business, docket number PC-082606-MC. The petitioner is Gina McGill, comprehensive financial. The property address is 7800 East 236th Street here in Cicero, Indiana. It's an aesthetic review. Overlay district application has been submitted concerning building aesthetics for the property located at 7800 East 236th Street here in Cicero. Is someone representing the petitioner here this evening? If you are, please state your name and address for the records, please.

Sure. Andy Fryberger, 3435 East 236th Street in Cicero. We're working with Dave and Gina McGill as a contractor. So we're kind of in the design phase for them right now. They're building kind of two businesses right now. One houses their financial consulting firm. In the back is a self-storage facility as well. If you guys see on the elevation page, this section had previously been remodeled. probably about three years ago. From about right this window here to this is a climate controlled self storage. And their goal is to turn that into a meeting room. They have a lot of meetings with potential customers. And they're still working on the details of the inside. But that is the goal, is to have a meeting room inside of this area, storefront entryway, and awning to kind of differentiate the meeting room between their offices. And then inside of here they'll also have, it's about right here, additional office space for new employees as they hire. And then they'll keep the back as climate control self-storage, eliminating the overhead doors and garage doors. We'll frame those in, add storefront windows, and EFIS to match the rest of it. We just want to hit this whole thing first, I guess. Then you can ask questions. Right now, their gate is about right here. They have a gate to get in and out of the self-storage facility. This gate will move to the end of the building. And this gravel will be new asphalt. And then just the landscaping that they'll add, the landscape islands, landscape up front and then towards the back by the gate.

So the gate's moving away from the road, right?

Yes, farther back.

All the way back down to the end of the building?

Yep, to the end of the building.

So those storage units that are just inside the gate will be removed?

Yes, so the storage units, we're going to take all those overhead doors off. We'll frame those in, add some of the storefront windows.

You're talking about across from those overhead doors? Yes.

Oh, the mobile? Yes, those will be either moved or eliminated. They may move some towards the back. I believe that's the goal is to move those towards the back where they have parking in the back there.

That's where you were going to expand the parking area, is that correct?

Yes, yep.

So right now, where the three bigger windows are shown here, that's actually a blank wall right now, and there is a door there. Am I correct?

Oh, right here? Yes, there is a door. Yep.

And then all the overhead doors that are actually in there, you're going to have to change a big chunk of those windows.

Yep.

And fill in a few of the what's overhead doors now.

Correct. And you'll probably see... These will most likely be storefront that are spandrel glass black because this will be their new storage. They'll have a hallway in the back. It'll be a climate control storage there, but they want to make it look like it's office space from the road.

And it's going to be aesthetically, it's going to look just like what they've got from the rest of the road.

Correct. Yep. We'll have some off-color EFIS, different thicknesses to give it better profile instead of just being flat across.

But those storage units will stay storage units. We'll just have access from the inside instead of access to the outside.

Yes.

But it's possible that the mobile ones will be eliminated?

I think they're going to take the mobile ones and put them in the back.

I think I would just want to make sure we have confirmation that there won't be any storage.

Out front?

Yeah.

Oh, no, there will be zero storage out front.

So you can make that as part of the condition if you have a concern on that, so.

Having, being the renter of the very first mobile storage unit,

I kind of like being the first one in and out.

I think we'd all agree with that.

I think they did a very nice job with it and did everything that they committed to. Totally agree. So, Mr. Freiberger, can you speak a little bit to the lighting that they're proposing?

yeah they wanted to you know obviously get enough light on the building but it's a down light so it doesn't travel off of the property these are just a pretty i'll call it a standard wall pack down lighting not much forward lighting you know outside of the building and sidewalks are you changing the lighting on the roadside or just along that west side just along the west side yeah

Have you determined what that landscaping will look like yet?

Yeah, they have a landscape plan. Boy, if I could read this, I'd be in good shape. But they do have a landscape plan.

From what I could tell, it looked pretty good. And unfortunately, the small copy, it was hard to tell. I'm not sure exactly what that was.

I have a bigger copy.

I figured you might.

The land commission would like to... Disregard. I don't. This is the other survey. All right.

I'm sure I would go along with Mr. Nassani. They did a nice job with the front landscaping, so I would think they would do the same. Other comments, questions by board members? Thoughts? This does not require a public hearing, since it's for aesthetic review only, so. Mr. Everett, for part of the motion, you wanted to see something to do with the outside storage?

Yeah, I mean, it sounds like we have that. That's the plan, but it would be good to memorialize that. I can do it. I think everybody's ready.

Any other conditions anyone would like to see or any additional comments? If not, then we would look for a motion.

I make a motion to approve docket PC082606NC with the condition that there's no storage units beyond the proposed new fence line. There's no, let me rephrase that, no storage units south of the new proposed fence line.

So I guess my only question to that would be, Mr. Zawadzki, can you go back to that plan where the outdoor parking area is that they're creating the new?

So I just wanted to make sure that, I kind of want to make sure I see where that gate is. I believe it's up here.

That's the new gate location, right?

Yes.

Can you click off that frame so we can see it?

That way?

No, your menu. That's good. Oh, sorry. I think that's what we're after.

We just want to make sure there's no... Well, he mentioned that there would be no storage units outside the gate.

So if we say south of the new gate, that's what we're after?

Can we say outside of the building, though? Because inside of the building, it'll be south of the...

Except for my one mobile phone.

I just wanted to make sure that we weren't allowing him in that new parking area, but it sounds like that's covered because the gate's back further, so that works. It does put the gate back. And to Mr. Freiberger's point, we might want to include that. It does not include those climate-controlled units that would be inside the building.

I really know outside storage is south of the relocated fence area.

Right. And are you saying... Your concern is that there would be things here that's technically south of that.

Yeah, there, but because inside of the building, you have storage south of that, obviously. Right. And then there is some in the back that would be south of that building line.

That's all existing today? Yeah.

So we could state it that nothing in the newly created building parking area south of the new gated fence.

I accept that language.

You could say outside of the screened area, which would be the standard area.

Yeah, everything's screened at that point.

So you're talking about the gate's going to be about here?

Yeah, it's going to be flush with the north end of that building. Okay.

Because I thought on the other diagram it showed it a little bit further. So then I had a question. Because I guess I assumed this was the corner of the building. That's the corner. It's here? Yep. Okay.

So that would actually to, I think it would be the east of the building, there would be some storage buildings that could potentially be considered in front of the gates to your concern.

Yeah. Yeah. There will be nothing inside of the parking lot. Gotcha. Yep.

be interior interior wise yeah yep hey frank i know that it's not always completely accurate but on your satellite view it showed where some of the units were encroaching on the other property so i guess that's i don't know it's not always accurate but that was the question of the encroachment was

I don't think it's anything we could make a decision on based on that. It's usually within a few feet. But, yeah, it does appear that way.

I think when the property, if I remember correctly, next door they built their accessory structure, they had that surveyed.

At 7810, that's Cicero Insurance? Yeah.

I believe you're correct, sir. So I would think that that's... That is their storage area. And like you said, that can be off as much as two feet. We've seen in the past.

We've seen plenty of that or more. There's an accurate survey with this petition as well. So we know exactly where the boundaries are.

All right, you want me to try again?

Yes, sir, please.

All right, my motion. Do I have to read the docket number again?

No, you can just.

Okay, my motion is still to approve. with the condition that there's no visible storage on the west side of the building south of the new gate.

I think that's perfect. Perfect. Okay, we have a motion. Looking for a second?

Second, Dennis Johnson.

Okay, thank you, Mr. Johnson. So we'll do a roll call vote. Mr. Thomas? Thank you. Mr. Hebner? Ms. Gillespie?

Approved.

Mr. Massani?

Approved.

Mr. Schrempf?

Approved.

Mr. Johnson?

Approved.

Mr. Eber?

Approved.

Mr. Diller? Approved. And I will approve, Dan Strong. So you are approved. And if you would continue to work with Mr. Zawadzki, we would greatly appreciate that. We'll look forward to seeing the project. And I think, as you heard from at least a couple of the board members, their previous project they did about three years ago looked very nice. So we're sure this will look nice, and we'll look forward to seeing it. Absolutely. Thank you. Thank you, sir. Thank you. Moving on to plan directors report.

Mr. Yeah, good evening plan commission. I have here coming up shortly the director's report. This is for July of 2026. Permit revenue for the month of July 2026 was $4,245. Brings us up to a year to date of $57,568. At the same time last year, we were at $6,551 for the month, $29,927 for the year. That's a difference for the month of July, a minus $2,306 for the month and a plus $27,641 for the year. We issued a total of 25 building permits for July of 26. 14 were within the corporate limits, no new homes there. We issued another six out in Jackson Township, no new homes out there either. issued five right-of-way or encroachment permits during that time period. The estimated cost of these projects permitted was $360,028. We do have a BZA meeting scheduled for August 20th right here at Town Hall, 7 p.m. We do have items on the agenda and will meet. I do have a little addendum here. Mr. Hedner had inquired how many permits and new homes we had last year. We had 216 building permits total last year. Only six of those were new homes, however. That's my report.

Any questions, comments for Mr. Zawadzki?

It's interesting. It was only six homes because the previous two years, those were Pretty substantial numbers, if I remember correctly.

That's correct. And there was only one of them was in corporate limits.

Wow. Thank you, Mr. Zawadzki. So moving on to President's report. So I have a few things I'd like to say, and I don't think any of this will be a surprise to anyone from what I understand at this particular point. So after almost 25 years, I started planning commission back in 2002 and had the opportunity in 2007 to get on the BZA, and I was on the BZA for 12 years. And when I became a council member, you can't be on the BZA and have a position with the town. So at that point, I left the BZA. I've had three stints as planning director over those years. 24 plus years as planning directors have moved on. I sort of filled those spots for three different times during that. And I've been very fortunate that the board members over the years have allowed me to serve as president for the last 18 years. And I'm very thankful for that. But with that being said, I've decided that it's time for me to resign from the planning commission. And I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your service to the board and allowing me to serve on the board all these years. And I know I've served with Mr. Schwamp, I believe, over here, came on the board in 2012, approximately that. So almost 14 years I've served with Mr. Thomas on and off. Mr. Thomas came on the board, I believe, back in first time in 2006. And I know for different reasons, you've went off the board a couple of times. But over the years, I spent a lot of time with both of you and very thankful for that and the guidance that you've given me and all the support over those years. But I certainly appreciate everyone's support, keeping me to task, allowing me to do this, and representing Jackson Town and SIPC Cicero and serving with all of you have been an honor and I've certainly enjoyed it and I will miss that. I just hope over the years that I've done what I thought I wanted to do when I set out on this that we treated everyone fair, that everyone knew what to expect from this board and that we heard every petition and we looked at our zoning ordinances and we adhered to our ordinances that we always had that latitude to fall back to those if anybody ever questioned. And I think we've done a very nice job with that. For that, I commend all of you. But again, thank all of you. And, you know, it's sort of bittersweet for me and it's been a big portion of my life. But thank you all for allowing me to do that. So with that being said, since I'm current president, we will need to hold elections this evening. And, you know, currently we do have two other officers, but being I'm vacating the president's position, we would need to look at electing a president this evening in regards to that that way Mr. Zawadzki would have someone he could communicate with and then also someone to report to. So with that, if everyone takes a moment and thinks about who you would potentially Like to be president and at that particular point we can open nominations and I would look for a motion to open nominations for president.

Before we go there, we gotta say nice things about Dan and all your service to the town. So thank you for. I've only been here for part of your time that you've been on the plan Commission, but just an incredible amount of service to the town of Cicero. So I'm fortunate to have gotten a chance to work with you and want to say thank you.

Thank you Sir.

Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Happner.

If we nominated Terry, would you?

Is that a motion?

Yeah. Second.

Well, I appreciate the kind words, and as I said, it's been quite the honor, and, you know, It's been a lot of fun. I've certainly learned a lot over the years. And I know the community is going to continue to grow. And as it does, we'll all continue to learn. And as I say, I only hope that we're all consistent in what we do and that everyone gets treated the same moving forward. And we continue to move forward. So with that being said, I would look for a motion to open the nominations for president.

So moved, Dennis Johnson. Thank you, Mr. Johnson.

Seconded by Harris Vansani. Thank you, Mr. Vansani. We have a motion and a second to open nominations for president. All in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? Okay. Nominations are now open for president. And don't everyone jump forward at once.

Mr. Masani, are you open to a nomination? I'll be open to a nomination. I'll second that. I'll formally make a motion to elect Mr. Masani as President of the Planning Commission. I think Mr. Thomas, do I have a second from you?

Mark Thomas, I'll second that.

Okay, we have a motion and a second for Mr. Morsani. Any other nominations?

I move the nominations be closed and Mr. Morsani be installed as president.

Mr. Shrum, thank you. Looking for a second to close nominations?

Mr. Chairman, Mark Thomas, I'll second that.

Okay, thank you, Mr. Thomas. We have a motion and a second for Mr. Morsani to assume the role of president. All in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? Congratulations, sir. So we will move on to nominations for Vice President. So I would look for a motion to open nominations for Vice President. Since Mr. Messonnier is current Vice President, we will need to replace that position as well. Pardon me?

Yes.

Yes, ma'am. Thank you, Ms. Gillespie. Thank you.

Looking for a second.

Thank you, Mr. Johnson. We have a motion and a second to open nominations for vice president. All in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? Okay. Nominations are now open for vice president. Well, I can't nominate anyone, so... So the other officer would be Mr. Thomas as our secretary.

Mr. Trump, are you willing to...

Okay.

Okay. Okay.

We have a motion and second for Mr. Shrump as Vice President. Any other nominations? Seeing none, I'd look for a motion to close the nominations for Vice President.

So moved, Dennis Johnson.

Thank you, Mr. Johnson.

Okay. Mr. Chairman, second for...

Thank you, Mr. Hubner. We have a motion and a second to close nominations for vice president. All in favor signify by saying aye.

Aye.

OK, we have one motion for vice president, and that would be Mr. Schrempf. All in favor of Mr. Schrempf becoming vice president, signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? OK, congratulations, sir. A role that you've done a few times.

Well, yeah, I guess I have.

So, Mr. Masani, as standard, I guess I should pass the baton to you and you should finish out the rest of the meeting.

I have nothing at this time.

Thanks again to Dan Strong. First class.

All the way.

Thank you, sir. I'll second that.

Thank you. I will let you know, when Dan first advised me he was resigning, I made up a law that said that he couldn't resign without our approval. But unfortunately, he was smart enough to know that that was fictitious. Well, at least you tried.

I was going to say it was a nice try.

I even made up the code citation. Yes, you did.

You did a good job with that. Well, the nice thing of it is you'll be in good hands and you have good leadership and everybody comes to the meetings prepared and everything. And I know Mr. Monsanti does a very nice job at that as Mr. Shrump does. So I know you're in good hands moving forward. And that's a nice feel. If you're going to walk away for something, you know that you're in good hands when you leave and I feel very good about that with all the leadership we have and everyone sitting at this table.

Well, I'm sorry. For one, I'm sorry to see you go and the amount of knowledge that you take with you that you've probably forgotten more than I'll ever remember here. So I appreciate all that you've done and the manner in which you've done it. And it's just been first class all the way. And it's been an honor to work with you.

Thank you. Honor with you as well.

The research and detail of everything that comes in front of the board has just been commendable over the years and I've learned many great things from you, Dan. Very much appreciated. Great loss for Cicero and Jackson Township.

Thank you, Mr. Thomas. I've learned from all of you as well. Thank you for that.

And enjoy your time.

Thank you.

I don't feel like I can let this go without saying something. I know I said a little something at the town council, but the time that you've invested in me and the willingness that you've always shown to hear me no matter what kind of attitude I brought it with. I sincerely appreciate it. And for everybody here, Dan gets to see the real me and never batted an eye. And for that, I'm grateful. I have always had the security of knowing that Dan was right down the hall If I had any sort of question at all, Dan's memory is as good as my computer and much more accessible all the time. I feel a little bit of anxiety with you being somewhere else than down the hall. You train me well, and if Terry were here, she would say you're not dead. So I wish you so much happiness in your next chapter of your life, and I hope you get to do everything that you want to. Thank you, Mr. Zawadzki.

I greatly appreciate that. Thank you. I know being down the hall sometimes can be a catch-22 because I'm well aware that I can be a pain in some people's sides, some too, because I have a zillion questions sometimes. I appreciate your tolerance of me sometimes as well, so thank you. You're welcome.

This house isn't that much further, so...

I already asked him if I could call him sometimes, and he said yes, so you can't back off on that.

I guess we're back to you, Mr. President.

Any other board member comments? I think we can go on that about Dan. Next plan commission meeting is September 9th, same time, same place at this point. And I will look for a motion to adjourn.

Mr. President, Dennis Trump, I move we adjourn.

And Mr. Chairman, board member, I second that motion. Meeting adjourned. Yay! We did it. We're out of here. We're in good hands.