The operator grants the Township's officers and representatives,
including the Mining Superintendent and Planning Commission, access
to the facility during normal operation hours to inspect the mineral
extraction facility and enforce the provisions of this chapter. The
Township's officers and representatives will check in at the
mine office to execute safety work forms and meet any escort required
by law. All operators will provide an emergency contact number that
the Mining Superintendent can call to arrange escorted access to the
mine outside normal business hours if an emergency condition requires
immediate access. The initial investigation of any violations of mining
ordinances will commence at the Mining Superintendent and Planning
Commission level for fact finding and report with recommendations
to the Town Board.
The operator shall be responsible for the repair and maintenance
of public and private property which is damaged by it, its agents
or employees in conducting business or any other activity associated
with the mineral extraction facility.
A development agreement will be required for all mineral extraction
permits, including seasonal extraction permits.
