The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Joe Pellens with everyone reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Present: Armstead, Casey, Huddy, Huntley, Matthews, Pellens, Ryan and Taber.
Excused: Freel
Absent: -0-

Motion by Huntley supported by Ryan to approve the Agenda for April 19, 2007 meeting. Ayes unanimous. Motion carried.

Motion by Huddy supported by Ryan to approve the minutes of the January 18, 2007 regular meeting. Ayes unanimous. Motion carried.

Mr. Pellens and Members of the Planning Commission welcomed Andrew Taber to the Board.

Correspondence:

1. Letter from Mr. Britt resigning from Planning Commission. Mr. Britt’s letter was accepted by the County Board of Commissioners.
2. Letter from City of Tawas informing the commission that they are starting the process of putting in place a comprehensive Master Plan. Mr. Casey stated that a letter needs to be sent to City of Tawas stating they need to cooperate with the Planning Commission. There was some discussion and it was decided that there is a process in place for all municipalities to cooperate with the Planning Commission.
3. Cheryl Cross requested copies of the Planning Commission’s Agenda’s and Minutes. Mr. Pellens sent here copies of January Minutes and the April Agenda. Mr. Pellens also has the minutes and agenda’s on the Iosco County Web site so that from now on the minutes and agenda’s are available to anyone.
4. Received documentation from Oscoda Township. The Planning Commission reviewed Case #673 (Zoning Ordinance Amendments) case #674 (Rezoning Application)

Pellens mention and read information on the Planning Commission’s responsibility for reviewing Planning and Zoning issues from the Cities and Townships. There is a 63 day window of time that the Planning Commission has to respond. Based on our meeting schedule it was suggested that the Chairperson call a special meeting if necessary.

Jeff Matthews gave a report on behalf of the County Board of Commissioners and the Parks and Recreation Commission.

* Jail overcrowded
* Talk about a drag strip for Iosco County
* Alabaster Township Bike Path
* Parks and Recreation needs to be expanded in Iosco County.

Mr. Pellens is now on the Parks and Recreation Board as representative of the Planning Commission. Mr. Casey who was appointed to the Parks and recreation board by Mr. Pellens as the Planning Commission representative has been appointed by the Board of Commissioners as a member at large.

Mr. Pellens talked briefly about By-Laws and the role of the Planning Commission in regards to goals and making a contribution to Iosco County. It was suggested that we think about this and be ready for some good discussion at our next meeting. Each member had some comments and education was another issue that was talked about.

Sue Fortune is scheduled to attend our July 19, 2007 meeting.

Motion by Armstead supported by Huntley to approve Per Diems and Mileage for those in attendance. Ayes unanimous. Motion carried.

Motion by Ryan supported by Huddy to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 P.M. ayes unanimous. Motion carried.

NEXT MEETING 7:00 P.M. MAY 17, 2007

Lillian Armstead, Secretary
F. Joseph Pellens, Chairman

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