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Clark Council Meeting July 20 2026
Published: Jul 20, 2026
Ordinance to Prohibit Data Centers Introduced
Ordinance 2623, which prohibits data centers as a permitted use in the CI, LCI, and CO districts and as a use in all districts, was introduced. This ordinance is intended to align with the master plan and protect community resources. The public hearing is scheduled for August 17th.
Township Opposes State Senate Bills Impacting Local Zoning Authority
Resolutions 26176 and 26177 oppose two Senate bills: S1836, which enhances the ability of religious and nonprofit organizations to convert property to inclusionary developments with affordable housing, and SB 1408, which would preempt local planning and zoning authorities to authorize conversion of office parks and retail centers to mixed-use developments. The township opposes these bills due to concerns about the loss of home rule and the desire for the township to maintain control over its own zoning decisions.
Ordinance Introduced to Vacate Portion of Lakeside Boulevard
The township council introduced Ordinance 26-21, which vacates a portion of the paper street known as Lakeside Boulevard adjacent to 61 Katherine Street. This action fulfills a long-standing commitment to vacate this unimproved area, which has no public improvements and is not necessary for public purposes. The rights of the township and public to use the area will be extinguished. The ordinance specifies the area to be vacated is approximately 102 feet long and 60 feet wide at its intersection with Katherine Street. The township will convey the center line of the paper street to the owner of 61 Katherine Street and the other half to the county of Union. A public hearing is scheduled for August 17th, 2026, and affected property owners will be notified.
Township Amends Budget to Incorporate Newly Awarded Grants
Several resolutions were presented regarding recently awarded grants that were not initially included in the budget. These require a Chapter 159 amendment. Grants include: $16,000 for CDBG for handicap curb cuts (26180); $14,440 for senior fitness salaries and wages (26181); and a Union County environmental grant (26182). Additionally, the township received a recycling tonnage grant based on its recycling performance.
Mayor Suggests Fewer OPRA Requests Could Lower Legal Fees; Staff Discusses Enforcement
Mayor Albanese addressed resident John Greavves's concerns about legal fees, suggesting that reducing the number of OPRA requests might lower associated legal expenses. Business Administrator Jim clarified that OPRA requests are a burden on staff time and resources. They also discussed the handling of commercial vehicle complaints, noting that action is taken when issues are reported.
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