The Meeting Was Called to Order at 7:00 Pm

Milan Township

16444 Cone Rd

Milan, MI. 48160

Town Hall Meeting

June 19, 2017 Minutes

Members present:

Supervisor Heath, Trustee Dopkowski & Trustee Mancik

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm.

The pledge of allegiance was recited.

Supervisor Heath gave an introduction and introduced the Board members present along with the P/C members present. They were: Chairman: John Schauer, Matt Walline, Roxanne Bryant & Pat Porter.

John gave an overview of the medical marijuana industry and what the P/C was looking into. He read from some state and MTA articles to explain the difference in Medical marijuana and the drug. He then opened it up for questions and/or comments.

Resident: Think about the banking, It is aall Cash business. It may be a security issue. John: That is one reason we do not want to allow dispensaries.

Resident: What is the process? If the P/C creates an ordinance does it go to the MCPC next? John:No, but we would probably get their input.

Resident: Is this considered Ag? Is there any in Monroe county now? John: Yes it is ag with extra requirements. There in not any in the county as of now. This whole thing doesn’t take effect until Dec 2017.

Resident: Does it mean that the person that asked for the facility doesn’t have any experience? John: Yes

Resident: I Don’t want it! What is the Tax rate? John: Not sure

Resident: There is a growing center that started in Illinois. They have several problems with issues on both sides. Why does Milan Township want it? I say do nothing and wait.

Resident: Who regulates this? John: The state of Michigan

Resident: How are Townships nationally handling this issue? John: If we choose to pursue this then we will do more research.

Resident: How big is our Commercial and Industrial districts now? John: Explained.

Trustee Mancik: MTA said that most Townships are not going to do anything.

Resident: We rely on MC Sherriff to police our Township. Will there be increased patrolling if this is allowed in the Township? John: That would have to be a requirement or negotiated.

Resident: Is a patient of medical marijuana. He grows his own currently but explained that when he traveled to Las Vegas he was able to buy it from a licensed facility. It is required to be screened and tested before being sold.

Resident: Grass Lake, MI. already has a medical marijuana facility. You should look into that one.

Resident: I’m not against it but wouldn’t want to live close to a facility.

Supervisor Heath gave a brief overview and thanked everyone for their input.

Adjournment: 8:03pm.

Respectfully submitted by: Kevin Heath-Deputy Clerk per/ Barbara Collins-Clerk